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--- computing:tv [2016/08/31 21:05] – created lessem
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 ====== Instructions for using the IBG Display TVs ======
 IBG has display TVs in rooms 210 and 261. The instructions for using them are identical.
+=====Turning the TV On and Selecting an Input=====
+<note important>Complete documentation is on the [[TV details]] page.</note>
+  - Use the remote control or the power button on the back of the TV, on the lower left corner to turn it on.
+  - Use the remote control or the input button, below the power button, to select the input source.
+=====Connecting by wire=====
+<note important>Complete documentation is on the [[connecting by a wire]] page.</note>
+==== HDMI cable ====
+A wired HDMI connection is capable of using the TV's full 4k display resolution.
+  - The TV needs to be set to the "Wired" input.
+  - Plug the HDMI cable into the computer, using an adapter, if necessary.
+==== VGA cable ====
+A VGA cable options is available for backward compatibility.
 ===== Connecting with the wireless HDMI =====
 <note important>Complete documentation is on the [[connecting by wireless HDMI]] page.</note>
 This method attaches the TV to a computer as if it were plugged in directly, except without the trouble of using a wire.
-  - The TV needs to be set to the Wireless HDMI input.
+  - The TV needs to be set to the "Wireless" input.
   - Plug the wireless HDMI dongle into the computer, using an adapter, if necessary.
-  - If the blue light does not come on, then connect the USB cord from the wireless HDMI dongle to a USB port on the computer.
+  - Connect the USB cord from the wireless HDMI dongle to a USB port on the computer.
   - The wireless should connect within 15 seconds.
 ===== Connecting with Google Cast =====
-<note important>Complete documentation is on the [[Google Cast]] page.</note>
+<note warning>Though the TV supports Google Cast, the CU wireless network is not compatible with Google Cast. A fix is being investigated.</note>Google Chrome or other [[https://www.google.com/cast/|Google Cast]] compatible applications can be used to "cast" the computer's desktop, browser tab, or video to the TV. This is similar to using Google's Chromecast media device.
-Google Chrome or other [[https://www.google.com/cast/|Google Cast]] compatible applications can be used to "cast" the computer's desktop, browser tab, or video to the TV. This is similar to using Google's Chromecast media device.
-=====Connecting by wire=====
-<note important>Complete documentation is on the [[connecting by a wire]] page.</note>
-==== HDMI cable ====
-A wired HDMI connection is capable of using the TV's full 4k display resolution.
-==== VGA cable ====
-A VGA cable options is available for backward compatibility.