Multimedia Cart with Projector and VCR

This Epson projector cart can also be used with a laptop computer if requested. We currently have 2 Dell Computers running Windows2000, 1 PowerBook G3 running OS 9, and 1 PowerBook G4 running OS X.

If there is a Fire Drill, please shutdown and unplug the projector and laptop from the cart and take with you when you exit the building!

Cart Directions (When in classroom)

1. Plug cart power cord into wall socket

2. Turn the projector on –

· Depress power button on EPSON (indicator light will turn on)

3. If using a laptop and the ethernet, check the classroom ethernet ports for the red mark that indicates the active port. Plug the cable into this port

4. If using a laptop, turn the laptop on now

5. Select your source (Computer or Video) from the Epson control buttons located on the top of the projector

6. If using video, insert the video into the VCR ( this will automatically power on the VCR)

7. If using a laptop, once the computer is powered up, align the monitors

· Dell: Function + F8

· G3: Open Monitors control panel, select Arrange, drag one monitor icon on top of the other in the lower window (above identify monitors) in dialog box, select monitors at top of dialog box, choose 640 x 480 resolution

	8. If using sound from any source, check if you have amplifier on. You can adjust the sound by turning the large knob on the left
9. If using a video, insert the video into the VCR (this will automatically power on the VCR)

At end of class…

1. If using a computer, shut down the computer

2. On the EPSON projector, push the power button once (you will see a message on the screen telling you to press it again). Press the power button the second time to start the cool down cycle for the bulb. Do not unplug the cart until the flashing light has stopped

3. Rewind the cord around the dog ears and return to 302/301

4. Please do not leave cart unattended, return to Independence 301