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 =====Turning the TV On and Selecting an Input===== =====Turning the TV On and Selecting an Input=====
 <note important>Complete documentation is on the [[TV details]] page.</note> <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===== =====Connecting by wire=====
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 ==== HDMI cable ==== ==== HDMI cable ====
 A wired HDMI connection is capable of using the TV's full 4k display resolution. 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 ==== ==== VGA cable ====
 A VGA cable options is available for backward compatibility. A VGA cable options is available for backward compatibility.
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 <note important>Complete documentation is on the [[connecting by wireless HDMI]] page.</note> <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. 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 "Wirelessinput.
   - Plug the wireless HDMI dongle into the computer, using an adapter, if necessary.   - 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.   - The wireless should connect within 15 seconds.
  
 ===== Connecting with Google Cast ===== ===== 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.+
  
  
computing/tv.txt · Last modified: 2016/09/02 13:10 by lessem