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ITech Room with Button Panel Guide 

Note

To help identify the type of touch panel in your ITech room, here is an example of the Button Panel. 

 

Power

Turning On a Classroom / Desktop Computer

  1. On the back of the computer monitor, you will find the computer
  1. Press the button on the top of the computer, this is the power button
  1. The power button will turn white when powered on
 
 

Turning On a Classroom Computer Monitor

  1. On the bottom right of the computer monitor
  1. Press the button on the far right
  1. The power button will turn white when powered on
 
 

Turning On the Equipment in an ITech Classroom with Button Controls

Note

The computer and the monitor power on independently of the room system. Please see the instructions for powering on the computer and monitor for more information. 

 

This will turn on the interactive touch display and the sound equipment.

  1. Locate the Button Panel on the instructor's station
  2. Press the On button twice
    1. You will hear a “click” when the board turns on
 
 

Turning Off the Equipment in an ITech Classroom with Button Controls

This will turn off the interactive display and the sound equipment. You will still need to turn off the PC.

  1. Locate the Button Panel on the instructor's station
  2. From the Button Panel, press the OFF button
  1. The system will begin to shut down
    1. The interactive touch display will prompt you to shut down or will automatically shut down after 10 seconds
 
 
 
 

Video

 

Display the Instructor Computer Screen with Button Controls

Before you begin

  • Make sure the system is turned on
  • Make sure the Computer and Monitor are on as well
 
  1. Locate the Button Panel on the instructor's station
  2. Press the PC button
  1. The instructor computer screen will appear on the Interactive Touch Display
 
 

Showing a DVD with Button Controls

  1. Locate the DVD Player within the cabinet of the instructor's station
  1. Press the Eject Button on the DVD player to open the DVD tray
  1. Insert the DVD

 

  1. Press the Eject Button again to retract the DVD tray
  1. Locate the Button Panel on the instructor's station
  2. Press the BLU-RAY button
  1. Use the buttons on the right to control the DVD controls
  1. The DVD will appear on the Interactive Touch Display
 
 

Hiding/Picture Mute the Display with Button Controls

Hiding a Picture and Muting the Volume

  1. Locate the Button Panel on the instructor's station
  2. From the Button Panel, press the Mute button to hide the image on the Interactive Display
    • This will also mute the audio from the ceiling speakers

 

Unhiding a Picture and Unmuting the Volume

  1. Locate the Button Panel on the instructor's station
  2. From the Button Panel, press one of the input buttons to unhide the image on the Interactive Display
    • This will also unmute the audio from the ceiling speakers
 
 

Display a Personal Device (BYOD) with Button Controls

Please Note

You may need to adjust settings on the personal device to allow it to connect through the HDMI cable

 
  1. Locate the Cable Cubby on the instructor's station
  2. Locate the HDMI and USB cables
    1. The USB allows for touch interaction between your device and the Interactive Touch Display
  1. Plug both cables in the personal device
  1. Locate the Button Panel on the instructor's station
  2. Press the LAPTOP button
  1. The HDMI connected device will appear on the Interactive Touch Display
 
 

Connecting a USB Drive 

Info

USB ports can typically be found on the PC behind the computer monitor or on the Interactive Touch Display.

 

USB Port on Instructor PC

On the front of the instructor's computer, there is 1 USB port

 
 

USB Port on the Interactive Touch Display

On the Front of the display on the right side, there are 2 USB ports

 
 
 
 

Connecting a Document Camera

Before you begin

  • Faculty can check out a document camera from any campus library on a semester basis
 
  1. Locate the Cable Cubby on the instructor's station
  2. Locate the document camera's cable
  1. Plug the cable into the document camera
  1. The computer will make a device-connected noise
  2. Open the Note program
  1. Click on the tools icon
  1. Click Object Booth
 
 
 
 

Audio

Volume Controls in an ITech Classroom with Button Controls

Turning the Volume Up

  1. Locate the Button Panel on the instructor's station
  2. From the Button Panel, turn the knob right to turn the volume up

 

Turning the Volume Down

  1. Locate the Button Panel on the instructor's station
  2. From the Button Panel, turn the knob left to turn the volume down 

 

Volume Level Indication

  1. Locate the Button Panel on the instructor's station
  2. The left bar, beside the volume knob, will indicate how high the volume is
  • The higher the lights are on the bar, the louder the volume
  • The lower the lights are on the bar, the softer the volume

Unmuting the Volume

  1. Locate the Button Panel on the instructor's station
  2. From the Button Panel, press one of the input buttons to unmute the audio from the ceiling speakers (This will also unhide the image on the Interactive Display)
 
 

Classroom Phone

 

Internal Phone Calls Only

  • Your Classroom Number and Extension
  • Campus Security Button - Calls your Campus' Security
  • ServiceDesk Button - Calls the ITS ServiceDesk
  • Do Not Disturb Button - Mutes the phone ringer
 
 
 
 

Instructional Software

Note Guide - Endless Whiteboard - Getting Started

Opening and Starting to use Note

  • Locate Note in the Programs list
  • Locate the icon on the desktop

Drawing on the board

  1. From within Note, tap the pencil icon
  1. Tap the Pencil icon to display settings
    • Change the drawing type
  • Change the size
  • Change the color
  1. Begin drawing on the screen
 
 

Erasing the Drawing

  1. From within Note, tap the Eraser icon
  1. Begin to erase where you need to
 
 

Using the Discipline-specific tools

Discipline Specific Tools you can find

  • Grid Paper
  • Lined Paper
  • On/Off Switch
  • Compass
  • Protractor
  • Ruler
  • and more!!
 
  1. From within Note, tap the Treasure Box icon
  1. Choose the Subject or Discipline to see the options
 
 

Adjusting the Canvas size

  1. From within Note, tap the Hand icon
  1. Choose to Zoom or Move the Canvas
  1. To Zoom:
    • Pinch In to Zoom In
  • Pinch Out to Zoom Out
  1. To Move Around
    1. Tap the screen and drag your hand to move the canvas
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

ITech Room with Digital Touch Panel Guide

Info

To help identify the type of touch panel in your ITech room, here is an example of the Digital Touch Panel.

 

Power

Turning On a Classroom/Desktop Computer

  1. On the back of the computer monitor, you will find the computer
  1. Press the button on the top of the computer; this is the power button
  1. The power button will turn white when powered on
 
 

Turning On a Classroom Computer Monitor

  1. On the back right of the computer monitor
  1. Press the button on the far right (left if you are standing behind the monitor)
  1. The power button will turn white when powered on
 
 

Turning On the Equipment with the Touch Panel

Note

The computer and the monitor power on independently of the room system. Please see the instructions for powering on the computer and monitor for more information. 

 
  1. If the touch panel screen is black (sleeping), press the screen to wake
  1. Select Start
 
 

Turning Off the Equipment with the Touch Panel

Note

In addition to powering the system Off, you must log your profile out of the PC. The touch panel does not power the PC On or Off.

 
  1. Press the Power button on the touch panel
  1. Confirm that you would like to shut the system down by pressing Power Down
 
 
 
 

Video

Display the Instructor Computer Screen using the Touch Panel

  1. On the touch panel, select the PC source
  1. The instructor's computer screen will now be projected on the Clear Touch monitor
 
 

Show a Blu-ray/DVD using the Touch Panel

Note

The Blu-ray player is intended for in-room instruction only and cannot be used to share over Zoom. The Blu-ray player is located inside the instructor's station cabinet, below the PC.

 
  1. Select the Blu-ray source on the touch panel
  1. Press the Eject button on the Blu-ray player
  1. Insert your Blu-ray/DVD into the tray
  1. Press the Eject button again to close the tray
  1. Use the navigation buttons on the touch panel to play your Blu-ray/DVD
 
 

Display a Personal Device using the Touch Panel

  1. Locate the Cable Cubby on the instructor's station
  1. Connect the HDMI cable to your laptop
    1. Connect the HDMI and the USB cables if you want to utilize the Clear Touch capabilities with your device
  1. On the touch panel, select the Laptop source
 
 

Connecting a Document Camera

Before you begin

  • Faculty can check out a document camera from any campus library on a semester basis.
  • After powering the PC and Touch Panel On, select the PC input.
 
  1. Locate the Cable Cubby on the instructor station
  1. Locate the document camera's cable
  1. Plug the cable into the document camera
  1. The computer will make a device-connected noise
  2. Open the Note program
  1. Click on the tools icon
  1. Click the Object Booth
 
 

Hiding/Display Mute using the Touch Panel

Note

The Mute Display button will allow you to make the Clear Touch monitor go black. This will hide any content from the class and can be used on any video source selected.

 
  1. Press Mute Display
  1. Press Display Muted to send content back to the Clear Touch monitor
 
 

Connecting a USB Drive

Info

USB ports are typically found on the PC behind the computer monitor or on the Interactive Touch display.

 

USB Port on Instructor PC

On the front of the instructor's computer, there is one USB port

 
 

On the Front of the Interactive Touch Display

On the front of the display on the right side, there are 2 USB ports

 
 
 
 
 
 

Audio

Volume Controls on the Touch Panel

  • To adjust the system volume in the room, use the AV Level Slider
  • To mute the room audio, press Mute Audio
  • To unmute the room audio, press Audio Muted
 
 

Classroom Phone

 

Internal Phone Calls Only

  • Your Classroom Number and Extension
  • Campus Security Button - Calls your Campus' Security
  • ServiceDesk Button - Calls the ITS ServiceDesk
  • Do Not Disturb Button - Mutes the phone ringer
 
 

Wireless/Desktop Mics (only available in some rooms)

Note

You will have two wireless mic options. You can find a lapel mic and a hand-held wireless mic located in the charging station.  You can only use one wireless mic at a time. 

The AV Level controls the room sound coming from the speakers.

 

Wireless Microphone

Lapel Microphone

Info

These instructions detail the process of using the touch panel to mute/unmute the microphone. The system mutes the microphones by default. It's important to note that there is also a mute button on the microphone itself. 

You can toggle mute left for a quick pause. Toggle right to unmute.

 
  1. Remove the lapel mic from the charging base
  1. Press the side tabs on the left and right of the pack to open the cover
  1. Press the power button
  1. Close the cover
  2. Attach the mic and pack to yourself securely
  3. On the touch panel, select Audio Control
  1. The mic is muted by default; press Mute to Unmute
  1. Adjust the volume using the slider as necessary
  1. When finished, return the mic to the charger
 
 

Hand-held Microphone

Info

These instructions detail the process of using the touch panel to mute/unmute the microphone. The system mutes the microphones by default. It's important to note that there is also a mute button on the microphone itself. 

You can press MIC (no light) for a quick pause. Press again to unmute (turns red). 

 

 
  1. Remove the handheld mic from the charging base
  1. On the bottom of the mic, press the power button
  1. On the touch panel, select Audio Control
  1. The mic is muted by default; press Mute to Unmute
  1. Adjust the volume using the slider as necessary
  1. When finished, return the mic to the charger
 
 
 
 

Desktop Microphone

Info

These instructions detail the process of using the touch panel to mute/unmute the microphone. The system mutes the microphones by default. It's important to note that there is also a mute button on the microphone itself. 

You can push to mute for a quick pause.

 

 
  1. Locate the desktop mic next to the instructor's PC
  1. On the touch panel, select Audio Control
  1. The mic is muted by default; press Mute to Unmute
  1. Adjust the volume using the slider as necessary
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

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