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.