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PATHFINDER:Connecting an Optoma LCD Projector to an HP
Laptop Computer and to the Network
Place LCD Power Cord
• Select LCD Power Cord from LCD projector case
• Place it correctly at the left side of the Optoma LCD Projector
LCD Power Cord
LCD Power Cord
• Correct placement of the LCD
Power Cord
-THEN-• Plug Power
Cord into an outlet of a wired cart
Monitor Cord
Select the appropriate monitor cord to connect the LCD projector to the laptop computer
LCD Projector Ports
• Connect one end of the monitor cord to the LCD INPUT port labeled COMPUTER
Placement of Monitor Cord
Correct placement of the monitor cord in the LCD Port
Attach Monitor Cord to Laptop
Correct Placement of one end of Monitor Cord at Back of Laptop
Monitor Cord
Select Monitor Port
Attach Electrical Cord to Laptop
• Select appropriate power cord for laptop computer
• Place small metal connector in appropriate receptacle on back of laptop at far right
• Plug power cord into a wired cart
Attach Mouse to Laptop
Mouse placed correctly in Mouse Port at back of laptop at left of power cord
Mouse icon on plug head points downward
Power Cord placed correctly
Begin the Process of Starting a Presentation
Remove the lens cap from the LCD projector
Turn on the Power for the LCD Projector
• Turn on the LCD first so that the laptop will recognize the signal from the LCD
• Press the black on/off switch, located by the power cord of the LCD projector, to “on position”
Turn on the Lamp for the LCD Projector
Press the
Power/Standby
Button on the TOP of the LCD Projector
Turning on the LCD Projector
• The Projector fan will start.
• The lamp will begin to warm up.
• In a few seconds, the lamp will come on, and a blue background will appear on the projection screen.
Turn on the Laptop Computer
• Press the blue oval power button at the top left of the laptop keyboard
• Wait for the computer to boot up
Logging On to the Laptop
• Userid and Password codes will vary with each user
• If connected to the network, faculty should use their own codes.
• If not connected to the network, use codes provided by media specialist.
Purpose Determines Log On Procedures
Purpose:
PowerPoint or lesson presentation from a disk or from laptop C Drive
• No network access is necessary
• Log onto the laptop
with codes provided by this tutorial or by the media specialist
Purpose Determines Log On Procedures
Purpose:
Present PowerPoint or lesson from a network work folder
Present information from the Internet
• Network access is necessary
• Connect to Network
with
1--wireless network card
OR
2--standard network card
• Log onto the laptop
with assigned codes
Wireless Network Card
• Network can be accessed using a wireless network card
• Usable in the media center and the cafeteria
Using a Wireless Network Card
• Correct Placement of the Wireless Network Card in card slot on left side of laptop
• No network cord is needed with the wireless card
Connecting to the Network• A network cord with a
“telephone end” may be required to access the network
• It will connect to an adapter for the laptop called a “dongle”
• The dongle adapter will connect to a “network card” that slides into the side of the laptop computer
Net-WorkCard
Dongle Adaptor
Network cord connected to dongle adapter
Connecting to the Network• The network card slides into a “card
slot” on the left side of the laptop.
• To connect, the network card must be mostly inside the laptop card slot.
• Toggles to the left of the card slot will pop the network card out of its slot.
TOGGLES
Begin the Log On Process
Follow the directions on the screen.
Log On Without Network Connection
Library Laptop
User Name:
user1
Password:
user1
Log on to:
See Screen
Log On With Network Connection
Library Laptop
User Name:
Your Userid
Password:
Your Password
Log on to:
ELCLAN
After Logging On
Presentation from a disk
• Select:
3 ½ Floppy (A)
If there is no icon on the desktop, go to “My Computer”
Presentation from Laptop C Drive
• Select:
Local Disk (C)
If there is no icon on the desktop, go to “My Computer”
After Logging On to Network
• Presentation from a Network work folder
Select:
My Computer
THEN
Your Work Folder
• Presentation of information from the Internet
Select:
Internet Explorer icon on the desktop
Starting a Presentation that requires an
MS Office Application Program
Select Appropriate Program
Click on “start” at bottom left of desktop screen
Select Program
• Select Programs
• Use arrow to select Microsoft Office
Select Application
Use arrow to select choice of applications within
MS Office
or
MS Office XP
Begin the Shut Down
Process
Shut Off the Computer
• Click on “start” at bottom left of desktop screen
• Then, select Shut Down
Shutting Down Computer
• Select OK
• The laptop will complete the Shut Down process
Shutting Down the LCD Projector
• Press the Power / Standby Button on top of the Projector
Shutting Down the LCD Projector
If the dialog:
“Power off the lamp?”
displays on the screen,
Press the
Power/Standby Button again.
• DO NOT UNPLUG OR TURN OFF THE
POWER SWITCH AT THE BACK OF
THE LCD PROJECTOR AT THIS TIME.
• THE FAN MUST RUN 6-10 MINUTES TO
COOL THE PROJECTOR LAMP.
Shut Off the LCD Projector
• Wait 6-10 minutes
• Press black on/off switch near the LCD power cord to “off position.”
Unplug wired cart.
Unplug laptop from cart.
Unplug LCD projector from cart.
Replace laptop and LCD in appropriate cases.