Presentation Systems

Chromecast Usage

1. Make sure your projector is set to the HDMI input.

2. The Chromecast homescreen will appear, displaying it's name.

   a. The Chromecast is named by the room it's located in (usually a number, letter, or combination).

3. On your computer, open Google Chrome browser, right-click anywhere on the page, and select "Cast…".

4. At the bottom of the small window that appears, click on "Sources ▼" and choose either "Cast tab" or "Cast desktop".

   a. "Cast tab" will cast only the current tab, even if you switch to a new tab or window.

   b. "Cast desktop" will cast everything on the screen, including when you change windows, tabs, and even programs.

5. On the list of Chromecast devices, scroll down until you find the one labelled with your room number/letter, and click on it.

   a. If you chose "Cast tab", the cast session should begin immediately with your tab appearing on the projection.

   b. If you chose "Cast desktop", you will need to select the display in the small window that pops up first, then click on "Share" to begin the cast session.

ELMO (White Doc Cam) Usage

Remote

1. Plug in power and USB on Document Camera
2. Connect USB to Computer

3. Download and run the software:

   a. Windows: Download EIT software here

   b. MacOS 10.13 High Sierra or older: Download ImageMate here

   c. MacOS 10.14 Mojave or newer: Download EIT software here

4. Open the software and wait for a new window to open with the camera feed

5. Share the feed your usual way:

   a. Zoom/Google Meet: Select "Share Screen" and choose the window containing the camera feed

In-Class

1. Make sure cables to your computer and projector are plugged in

   a. RGB Out goes to the projector

   b. RGB In goes to your computer

2. Ensure power cable is plugged in
3. Turn on camera and use the "PC" or "Camera" buttons to switch which is displayed

AVerVision Doc Cam Usage

Remote

1. Plug in power and USB on Document Camera
2. Connect USB to Computer

3. Download and run the software:

   a. Windows: Download Aver software here

   b. MacOS: Download Aver software here

4. Open the software and wait for a new window to open with the camera feed

5. Share the feed your usual way:

   a. Zoom/Google Meet: Select "Share Screen" and choose the window containing the camera feed

In-Class

1. Make sure cables to your computer and to the projector are plugged in. Only use one of the below setup options:

   a. HDMI IN for laptop, HDMI OUT for projector

   b. RGB IN for laptop, RGB OUT for projector

2. Ensure the power cable is plugged in on the Rear Panel.
3. Ensure the small switch on the Left Panel is set to RGB, not TV.

4. See below for controls:

   

   1. Press the POWER button (1) to turn the unit on.
   2. Use the CAMERA/PC button (3) to switch between the camera and your computer.
   3. Use the LAMP button (5) to turn on a light.
   4. Use the AF button (10) to auto focus the camera.

HoverCam Usage

Solo 8 Plus

1. If you don't already have it, download the Hovercam software.

   a. Flex 10 for MacOS

   b. Flex 11 for Windows

2. Open the Hovercam Flex application
3. Plug in your Hovercam's USB cable
4. Wait a few seconds for the camera feed to appear

5. Share the feed your usual way:

   a. Zoom/Google Meet: Select "Share Screen" and choose the window containing the camera feed

   b. In-Class: Cast to your classroom Chromecast device

Nillo 100

Note: This camera can act like the Solo 8 Plus with a USB cable for remote learning

1. Make sure the HDMI cable for your projector is plugged into "HDMI Out" and the HDMI to your computer is in "HDMI In" or "VGA"
2. Make sure power is connected, and turn the unit on by pressing the power button on the front.
3. Make sure the switch next to the power button is set to the monitor, not the mouse.
4. To toggle between showing the camera feed and displaying your computer screen, use the switch located on the side opposite the power button.