1. Using and Caring for Laptops and LCD Projectors
A Trouble-Shooting Guide for Teachers Who Borrow
Technology Equipment

2. Laptop Equipment

3. The Laptop Case
The Laptop Case comes with the following materials that must be returned with the case:
The Laptop
A Power Cord
An Ethernet Cord for Internet Access

4. The Laptop
All laptops should be connected to a power source throughout a presentation so as to reduce the chance of losing information and avoiding mid-class battery issues
When you log-on to a laptop, follow the directions by:
Clicking “Control + Alt + Delete”
Log-on using your username and password
If you cannot log-on, type in the word “administrator” for the username, and leave the password space blank, then click “OK”

5. Power Cord The Power Cord comes in two pieces
You will need to plug in your laptop throughout your presentation
Power Cords should be safely tucked away or taped down to avoid damage to laptops

6. Ethernet Cord Most laptops do not have wireless capability
If you need to access the Internet during your presentation, you will need to plug your computer in to an Ethernet connection in your classroom (each classroom has at least 10 Ethernet connections)
Simply plug one end of the cord into the wall, and the other in to the laptop

7. Laptop Care-taking
The laptop you are using is one of a limited number that the technology department has to loan out to teachers. In order to ensure that the next time you check out a laptop it is in proper working order, please:
Be careful in handling the laptops – one drop can destroy a laptop
Keyboards can be sensitive – when keys fall off we have to replace an entire keyboard
Power sources and RGB’s should be gently inserted into the proper place – Do Not Force

8. LCD Projector Equipment

9. The LCD Projector To turn on the LCD, press the “Power” button
To turn off the LCD, press the Power button once, and then again once the message to turn it off comes up
To focus the projected image, turn the dial located on top of the lens

10. Power Cord
Once you plug in your LCD, you MUST keep it plugged in throughout your presentation and SHOULD NOT be unplugged until after the LCD fan has shut off. Just because the LCD is no longer projecting does not mean that you can unplug the projector!
Power Cords should be safely tucked away or taped down to avoid damage to projectors

11. RGB Cord The RGB cord connects the laptop to the LCD projector
Find the RGB input on the laptop, and plug it in
Then, find the RGB input titled “Computer” and plug it in
DO NOT FORCE THE RGB – parts break easily

12. LCD Care-taking
The LCD you are using is one of a limited number that the technology department has to loan out to teachers. In order to ensure that the next time you check out an LCD it is in proper working order, please:
Be careful in handling the LCD’s – one drop can destroy an LCD
Power sources and RGB’s should be gently inserted into the proper place – Do Not Force
ALWAYS ALLOW THE LCD FAN TO RUN ITS COURSE – DO NOT UNPLUG BEFORE THE FAN SHUTS OFF (you’ll hear it)

13. Laptop to LCD Compatibility
Certain laptops are compatible with certain LCD’s
At BPS Education Technology we use a color-coded system to find which laptops can be used with a certain LCD
All laptops have a color bar taped to them. All LCD’s are given a color. Make sure the laptop you have has the color of the LCD on its color bar.

14. Connecting the RGB to the Laptop
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Connect the RGB cable to the laptop in the insert shown above – NOTE – some inserts are on the back of the laptop
Make sure the RGB is right-side-up and DO NOT FORCE IT!

15. Connecting the RGB to the LCD
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Be sure to connect the RGB to the correct insert (there are more than one). The correct insert is titled “Computer”. Some non-Epson LCD’s only have one insert.
The Computer/Component Video Insert
DO NOT FORCE THE RGB!

16. Connecting the Laptop to the LCD
When connecting the laptop to the LCD:
Connect the RGB to the laptop and the LCD
When the computer is turned on, press the “Function Key”, and the “LCD Key” (the LCD key can be anywhere from “F4 to F8” so look for the symbol

17. Further Questions
If you’re not sure about connections or handling, or if you’re having trouble, contact Education Technology at:
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