RINEC Classroom Technology

Overview

• Tech support contact
• Getting started in a classroom
• Common troubleshooting tips

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How do I get in contact with someone who can help?

1. Give us a call
1. Help Desk: (401) 227-5316
2. Administration (401) 227-5318
3. Simulation (401) 227-5317

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• Online help desk form
• Sometimes we are not at our desks and this is the best way to contact us!

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Getting Started in a Classroom

Each podium consists of:

1. Desktop
2. Main control center for activating the projection screen
3. Keyboard & Mouse
4. Hard drive
5. HDMI for connecting laptop
6. Microphone

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Getting Started in a Classroom

How to get started:

1. Click on the main control panel
2. Pick either the built in computer or laptop.
3. The click, connect to built in.
4. The screen will automatically come down.

Getting Started in a Classroom: Laptops

HDMI cord connected to the laptop-HDMI cord seen at the end of the video.

Getting Started in a Classroom: Sound & Shut down

Controlling sound

1. Use main controls on panels
2. Also, check sound on desktop, if needed.

Shutting down

1. Click on shutdown system
2. Do not shutdown the desktop

Troubleshooting Questions

1. If the desktop stays dark after you move the mouse and touch the keyboard, check to make sure the desktop is on.
2. If the sound does not work for a video, try it in a new browser. For example, if it doesn’t work in google chrome, try firefox.