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ASC Technology - Quick Start Guide: Collaboration Table

Collaboration Table Quick Start Guide

Learn about the Academic Support Center's collaboration table by exploring the information below.

For assistance, please contact:

  • Students:
    • Student Help Desk - 815-224-0318
    • Library Service Desk - 815-224-0306
  • Faculty:
    • CETLA - 815-224-0515

Reserve this equipment:

You can reserve this equipment by visiting the Jacobs Library room reservation page. 

  • Click the Reserve a Space button
  • Select the Collaboration Table
  • Select your date and time
  • Enter your information and reserve your appointment

 

Make a Reservation

About the collaboration table:

  • The collaboration table includes HDMI cables that allow you to project your device's screen onto the monitor.
  • Converter cables for various devices are available for checkout at the library service desk in A building.

 

Starting up the collaboration table:

  • To start up the collaboration table, you'll need both the large and small remote controls. Press the power button on each to turn on the TV monitor and HDMI cable box. 
  • Connect your device to one of the HDMI cables.

Note: If the connection is unsuccessful, you may need to turn off yoru device before connecting the cable and power it up after the connection is made.

 

Selecting a cable and device:

  • Each HDMI cable is labeled with a number to help you select your device. Locate the number on the cable that is connected to the device that you would like to display. Press this number on the small remote control. The TV monitor should then display the device's screen.

Note: The HDMI cable box below the screen can tell you which cable is active. Look at the lights next to each number and use the small remote to change the active cable as you collaborate with others in your group.

 

Shutting down the collaboration table

  • Disconnect all HDMI cables.
  • Locate both the large and small remote controls. Press the power button on each remote to turn off the TV monitor and HDMI cable box.

 

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