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 IBG has display TVs in rooms 210 and 261. The instructions for using them are identical. IBG has display TVs in rooms 210 and 261. The instructions for using them are identical.
  
-The TV must be turned on. This can be done using the power button hidden on the lower left corner of the TV, or with the remote control.  +=====Turning the TV On and Selecting an Input===== 
- +<note important>Complete documentation is on the [[TV details]] page.</note> 
-{{:computing:p_20160901_151047-labeled.jpg?nolink&400 | }} +  - Use the remote control or the power button on the back of the TV, on the lower left corner to turn it on
-{{:computing:p_20160901_134840.jpg?nolink&300 |}}+  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.+
  
  
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