What should I know about using the computer in a classroom for teaching or presentations?

Summary

This guide explains how to choose display sources on the classroom touch panel, connect laptops, and select proper audio settings.
It also covers system shutdown steps to ensure equipment is properly powered off after class.

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Introduction

The classroom touch panel allows you to choose how you want to present—using the in‑room computer, your laptop, or Airtame. Follow the steps below to get started.

Instructions

1. Selecting a Display Source

Default View

When the system starts, the screen will resemble the examples shown below.

 touchpanel screen showing computer selected
By default, the system is set to Computer (the in‑room desktop).touchpanel screen showing computer info

Wireless Presentation (Airtame)

If you want to present wirelessly:

  • Select Wireless Presentation.
  • For setup help, refer to the Knowledge Base article “Setting Up an Airtame Session.”

Laptop HDMI

If you are using your own laptop:

touchpanel screen showing laptop/hdmi selected

  • Select Laptop HDMI on the touch panel.
  • Make sure you connect the HDMI cable to your device before presenting.

2. Logging In

  • If using the in‑room desktop, log in using your StarID and password.

3. Ending Your Session

When your class is finished:

  1. Log out of the in‑room desktop computer.
  2. Use the touch panel to shut down the system before leaving the room.

touchpanel screen showing shutdown


4. Audio Settings

Selecting the Correct Playback Device

To ensure audio plays through the classroom speakers:

  1. Open the audio/volume icon on your device.
  2. Select the playback device named “ATL 1080P 2CH.”computer screen showing the atl 1080p 2CH selected
    • If this is not selected, audio will play from your laptop speakers, resulting in lower volume.

Adjusting Volume

You may adjust the volume:

  • On your computer’s audio controls, and
  • On the touch panel, which controls the room speaker output.

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Article ID: 152511
Created
Wed 8/14/24 12:22 PM
Modified
Tue 2/10/26 1:41 PM

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