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1. Learning Environments user guide THE UNIVERSITY OF Using laptops with Windows 7 MELBOURNE The following is a guide to connecting a laptop using Windows 7 to the projection system in shared teaching spaces and meeting rooms at the University of Melbourne Please be aware that not all laptop computers are created equal Laptops differ depending on the model manufacturer and operating system installed Because of this we cannot guarantee your laptop will work straight away when connecting It to a teaching Spaces projection system To avoid delays we recommend you familiarise yourself with connecting your laptop to an external monitor or projector Starting up the multimedia system This generally involves touching the touch panel screen Refer to the specific guide for the teaching space for Instructions on how to operate the projection system see the Learning Environments room database for details htto le unimelb edu au room room search html Connecting your laptop Connect your laptop to the teaching space s multimedia system before starting your laptop 1 Connect to lectern power Connect the installed VGA or HDMI cable to the corresponding output on your laptop Connect to the network point if internet required see Connecting to the network for step by step instructions on how to configure your laptop s network settings Turning on your laptop 1 Press the power button on your laptop If your laptop has been2. in standby mode we recommended that you restart It 2 Wait while the operating system starts up Starting the projector see the relevant guide for instructions on using the multimedia system in a teaching space htto le unimelb edu au room room search html Copyright The University of Melbourne May 2013 1 Learning Environments user guide Using laptops with Windows 7 Troubleshooting Most laptops will automatically display via the projector if your laptop does not automatically display check that the VGA or HDMI cable is securely connected to your laptop and the lectern Input If this does not help you will need to mirror your laptop s video output e Hold down the Function FN key on your laptop s keyboard e At the same time press the relevant F key located in the top row of keys on your laptop s keyboard usually F3 F5 or F8 This key will be identified with either a suitable legend for example LCD CRT or with a graphic of two overlapping screens NOTE There is usually a slight delay between pressing these key combinations and the video output mirroring Generally pressing these keys e Once will send the image to the data projector and cut it off from the laptop e Twice will send the image to the laptop and cut it off from the data projector e Three times will send the image to both the laptop and the projector Not all laptops follow this exact sequence you may have to experiment with your laptop to f
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4. ckground Adjust screen resolution Clock Language and Region G Change keyboards or other input methods Change display language Mw Ease of Access amp Let Windows suggest settings Optimize visual display 3 Copyright The University of Melbourne May 2013 Learning Environments user guide Using laptops with Windows 7 4 Right click Local Area Connection gO LE Net Network Connec gt File Edit View Tools Advanced Help 5 Click Properties Organize v Disable this network device Diagnose this connection fil A Bluetooth Network Connection A Local Area Connection Not connected The University of oe x 58 Bluetooth Device Personal Area a Intel R PRO A7A000 AAT Ble Disable Status Diagnose Bridge Connections Create Shortcut Delete Rename Properties Change settings for this connection such as adapter or protocol configuration settings 6 Select Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 Poca hres Comnertian PEIRE 7 Click Properties Connect using ae Intel R PRO 1000 MT Network Connection This connection uses the following items o Client for Microsoft Networks iw J QoS Packet Scheduler iv ri File and Printer a for Mne Niks Install Uninstall Description Transmission Control Protocol Intemet Protocol The default wide area network protocol that provides communication across diverse interconnected networks 8 S e e ct
5. e Cat 5 cable you still do not have network connectivity follow the instructions below to enable DHCP on Cat 5 cable your laptop Copyright The University of Melbourne May 2013 2 Learning Environments user guide Using laptops with Windows 7 Changing network settings There are a number of ways to change your laptop s network settings If you are unfamiliar with the process follow the instructions below 1 On the taskbar click Start 2 Click Control Panel 3 Under Network and Internet click View network status and tasks JE Microsoft Outlook 2010 K Microsoft Excel 2010 P3 Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 wi Microsoft Word 2010 Calculator a Notepad w Snagit 9 hal Snagit 9 Editor a Designer Manager gt All Programs Documents Pictures Music Computer Control Panel h Devices and Printers Default Programs Help and Support Ea g9 5 gt Control Panel gt v earch Control Pane File Edit View Tools Help Adjust your computer s settings System and Security Review your computer s status Back up your computer Find and fix problems a Network and Internet View network status and tasks Choose ho oup and sharing oft J Hardware and Sound View devices and printers Add a device Programs E Uninstall a program Get programs View by Category 7 User Accounts Change account type Appearance and Personalization Ay Change the theme Change desktop ba
6. ind the correct sequence If you cannot work out the correct key combination for your laptop have a look at this on line chart that lists the video activation commands for common laptop manufacturers httos portal infocus com support Support Pages LaptopActivation aspx If this does not help refer to your laptop s user manual about connecting it to an external monitor or projector Connecting to the network You can connect to the University of Melbourne network via wireless or a physical network port See here for information about connecting to the wireless network httos its unimelo edu au helo networks access networks internet connect wireless Laptop network ports in shared teaching spaces are connected to the Centrally Allocated Teaching Spaces CATS network served by DHCP e Laptops do not need to be registered for DHCP to allocate an IP number on the CATS network e The IP number and host name allocated on the CATS network will differ trom those allocated In your normal work and home environment This may limit access to network services which are restricted by IP number e Record all of your original settings before making any changes e If you have any doubts contact your LITE Local IT Expert Connecting the supplied blue Cat 5 cable to your laptop s Ethernet port should automatically connect your laptop to the university network The connection process takes approximately 20 seconds It after connecting th
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