Freer Hall 224 AV Instructions
Faculty, staff, and students can request AV setup or training by submitting a ticket helpdesk@ahs.illinois.edu.
IMPORTANT: Please do NOT unplug any equipment. If you need to change the projector settings using the keyboard shortcut WIN+P, ensure you revert it back to Duplicate after your session. Thank you.
For more information, please contact us at:
Phone: (217) 333-2113 Email: helpdesk@ahs.illinois.edu
Equipment in this Classroom
- Desktop PC provided by AHS-IT
- HDMI cable for laptops
- Projector
- Projector remote
- Computer speakers
Turning the System On
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Ensure the computer is on:
- Using the Room Desktop PC: Wake the computer by moving the mouse or pressing a key. If it’s off, turn it on using the power button and log in with your NetID and password. Remember to log off when done.
- Using a Laptop with HDMI: Connect the HDMI cable to your laptop’s HDMI port, power on your device, and sign in.
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Lower the projector screen:
- Locate the switch on the wall and press the down arrow button once.
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Turn on the projector:
- Press the power button on the remote. The computer’s screen should display on the projector screen.
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Turn on the computer speakers:
- Locate the speakers on the desk and turn the knob clockwise to power them on. Turn them off when done.
NOTE: The projector will automatically detect whether you are using the Desktop PC provided by AHS-IT or a connected laptop. The source should remain set to HDBaseT and should not be changed. Please avoid altering the settings on the switch located under the desk.
Turning the System Off
- Log off the desktop if you used the room’s desktop PC.
- Unplug your device if you used your own.
- Turn off the projector by pressing the power button on the remote once. Wait for the confirmation screen, then press the power button again to complete the shutdown.
- Turn off the speakers.
Useful Links
- Classroom Technology Issues or IT Support: helpdesk@ahs.illinois.edu
- Support for Canvas or Other Teaching Technologies: elearning@ahs.illinois.edu
- Teaching Tips and Strategies: Center for Innovation in Teaching & Learning
- Room Reservations at Huff Hall: https://illinois.edu/fb/sec/2876602
- ADA Accessibility Maps: Facility Access Maps
Photos
- A view of the classroom with the projector and the chairs.