W857 - Technology Guide
This short step-by-step guide provides instructions on connecting the desktop and laptop connections in W857
DESKTOP
Turning on the TVs
Aim the larger remote at the main TV and press the red power button
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Desktop Login
W857 comes equipped with a built-in Mac Mini. To wake it, move the mouse or press any key on the keyboard. If there's no response, the Mac Mini may be turned off.
Turning on the Mac Mini
- Press the power button located on the back of the Mac Mini
Log in to the Computer
- Use your UofL username and password to log in.
Device Switching
The switch in W857 allows seamless switching between two devices using HDMI connections. Here is how to switch the desktop display
- DESKTOP = GREEN: If the ring is blue, press the button on the switch to turn it green. This will switch the display to the main computer.
Detecting Device
The TV may not recognise a device when it is connected. Follow the onscreen prompts.
- Down Arrow: Press the down arrow on the TV remote
Screen Mirroring
After you have logged in, you may notice that your display is set to extend instead of mirror
- Extended display: Your main screen has your apps, etc., while the other is blank.
To mirror your screen, do the following
- Screen Mirroring - Click the screen mirroring (top right - main menu)
- Change - Click "Change"
- Entire Screen - Choose "Entire Screen"
Sound (Volume)
Here is how you manipulate the sound from the Mac Mini.
From the Main Computer
- After logging in, click the Control Centre icon in the top-right corner and adjust the sound slider.
Remote:
Use the largest remote to adjust the volume by pressing the volume + or - buttons.
LAPTOP
Turning on the TVs
Aim the larger remote at the main TV and press the red power button
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Device Switching
The switch in W857 allows seamless switching between two devices using HDMI connections. Here is how to switch to a laptop.
LAPTOP = BLUE: If the ring on the switch is green, press the button to turn it blue. This will switch the display to the laptop.
DIRECT: Plug the dangling HDMI cord directly into your laptop
- ADAPTOR: If your laptop requires an adaptor, plug your USB-C adaptor into your computer
Detecting Device
The TV may not recognise a device when it is connected. Follow the onscreen prompts.
- Down Arrow: Press the down arrow on the TV remote
Screen Mirroring: For Apple
After you have logged in, you may notice that your display is set to extend instead of mirror
- Extended display: Your main screen has your apps, etc., while the other is blank.
To mirror your screen, do the following
- Screen Mirroring - Click the screen mirroring (top right - main menu)
- Change - Click "Change"
- Entire Screen - Choose "Entire Screen"
Sound (Control Center): Apple
Here is how you manipulate the sound from an Apple laptop
- Click the Control Center icon in the top-right corner and adjust the sound slider
Remote:
You can also use the remote to adjust the volume by pressing the volume + or - buttons.