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UPDATE 08/22/2022: This wiki is still accurate for general instructions on how to use the technology in classrooms. There are a few new rooms/systems that we will be adding in the future.

Of note, CoFA IT has a new support website that is also being updated as new information is available at:

https://sites.utexas.edu/fait/

Please note the distinction between the support protocols for AV and Help Desk support.

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Audio-Visual Classroom Instructional Technology is installed in Winship 1.108, 1.114, 1.130, 1.134, 1.138, 1.148, 1.164, 1.172 (audio only), 2.112, 2.116 and 2.120 (audio only), 2.136 and 2.138 and B.202 (upgrade in process due to The Flood),.

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Instructions for Technology Classrooms without a Touch Screen - WIN 2.138:

2.138 does not have a touch panel, so the switcher with push buttons is in the cabinet with the components:

1. Hold down the green Display Power button, also labeled PWR, for two seconds to turn on the projector.
2. Press the button labeled with the component you wish to use (DOC for Document Camera, LAP for Laptop, MAC for the Mac computer, DVD for the DVD player, VHS for the VHS player). Control audio volume with the knob labeled VOL.
3. To use the MacMini computer (WIN 1.148 only), log in with your UTEID. Don’t shut down the computer OR forget to log-out when you are done!
4. To use a portable computer, connect using the video and audio cables on top of the cabinet. You will need a VGA adaptor to connect an Apple computer and newer PC's.
   1. A VGA port in your computer will look like this: 
   2. Connect the audio cable to the Headphone port on your computer if playing audio.
5. The remotes to control the DVD and VHS players are in the media cabinet. Use the DVD player OR the MacMini to play a DVD (region 1 only).
6. Hold down the green Display Power button for two seconds to turn off the projector.

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