Using the Projector
Turn Projector On

1. Open the black door on the top of the cart by pushing the button in and lifting, all in one motion, to position the projector’s mirror. Never touch or try to clean the mirror--it is easily damaged.
2. Open the cabinet and retrieve the remote control.
3. Press the On button on the remote. You should hear the fan start running on the projector. A blue screen will appear after a few moments.When using the remote you must point it at the mirror on the Smart Cart or at the screen.

Adjust the Image 

1. Walk behind the Smart Cart to focus the image on the screen.
2. Rotate the Zoom Ring on the projector until the image is adjusted to the desired size.
3. Rotate the Focus Ring on the projector until the image is focused on the screen.

Turn Projector Off 

1. Press the Off button on the remote.
2. Press the Off button again to confirm turning the projector off.When the projector is turned off, the cooling fan will continue to run for about 90 seconds.
3. Protect the projector mirror by shutting the black door on the top of the cart.

Using the DVD/VCR Combo

1. Turn on the DVD/VCR Combo by pressing the Power button. Inserting a videotape or pressing the DVD Open/Close button will automatically turn the Combo on.
2. Insert a Video Tape or a DVD.
3. On the remote control, press the Input button multiple times to Input 3. A blank blue screen or the Video/DVD will be shown on the screen. If not, press the appropriate Play button. To adjust the volume, use the Volume dial located on the Smart Cart.
4. Press the Eject button to remove a Video Tape or the Open/Close button to remove a DVD. When finished, please turn the DVD/VCR Combo off by pressing the Power button.

Using the Computer 

1. Turn the computer on.
2. On the remote control, press the Input button multiple times to Input 1. The login window will be shown on the screen.
3. Login to the computer with your uniqname and LAN password. Please turn the computer off when finished.

Using the Remote as a Mouse

1. Flip the switch on the bottom of the remote control toward Mouse.
2. Point the remote control at the screen or at the receiver.
3. The Direction Keys on the top of the remote control are used to move the mouse in different directions on the screen.
4. Use the Trigger on the bottom of the remote control to Left-Click on objects.
5. Use the Right-Click button below the Direction Keys in order to Right-Click on objects.
6. Use the Laser button to activate the laser pointer.
7. The Black Screen button projects a black screen. Press it again to return to your presentation.

 Using the Document Camera

1. Turn the Document Camera on by pressing the Power button.
2. Place the item to be shown on the Stage of the Document Camera.
3. On the remote control, press the input button multiple times to Input 2 and the image of the item will be shown on the screen.
4. To show solid objects, press the Upper indicator light button. Transparencies are best viewed with the upper lamps, not the base lamp.Please turn the Document Camera off when finished.

 To Resize the Image 

1. Press the Tele button on the control panel to enlarge the image.
2. Press the Wide button on the control panel to reduce the image. The document camera will automatically focus the image.

To Focus the Image 

1. If the image is not in focus, press the Auto Focus button to refocus on the image.The indicator light flashes until the image is focused.
2. To manually focus on an object, use the Near or Far button. Objects with little contrast, a bright background, excessive contrast, or varying depths of field may not focus well using the auto focus feature:

Have Questions or Concerns? Whom Should You Contact?
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Smart Cart, please contact Mediated Classroom Support (MCS) Staff at 237-6628 or Melissa Storch at 762-3123 or melbock@umflint.edu.

For other network or computer-related questions, please contact the ITS Helpdesk at 766-6804.

For a list of equipped classrooms, please consult http://www.umflint.edu/its/services/mcs/equipped.htm