Freer Hall 224 AV Instructions
Faculty, staff, and students can request AV setup or training by submitting a ticket to helpdesk@ahs.illinois.edu.
IMPORTANT: If the display is not functioning, use the keyboard shortcut WIN + P and select Duplicate instead of PC screen only.
Please do not unplug any equipment. If you adjust the projector settings, ensure they are returned to Duplicate at the end of 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.