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Using the Digital Science Center Presentation Practice rooms
Columbia University Science & Engineering Library
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Using the digital display screen with your PC
• Make sure the display screen is set to channel PC (use the Source button to switch channels)
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• Connect VGA cord to your PC’s VGA out port
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• Connect VGA cord to input port on table
• If you are using audio, connect the audio cable to your computer’s headphone jack, and the other end to the audio in port on the table
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That’s it!
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Connecting your MAC to the digital display screen
• Make sure the display screen is set to channel PC (use the Source button to switch channels- for pic see pg. 2)
• Connect the appropriate adapter to your MAC and the VGA cable.
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Students are encouraged to bring the correct adapter for their computer in order to connect via VGA. The library provides some adapters, but cannot guarantee that the
adapter will work for your specific model of laptop.We have the following adapters available at the service desk:
DVI to VGA Mini DVI to VGA
Mini VGA to VGA
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Micro DVI to VGA (MacBook Air)
Mini DP to DVI
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• Connect the VGA cord to the input port on the table
• Go to System Preferences on your desktop
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• Choose Displays under Hardware
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• Click Detect Displays and then select 1920 x 1080, 60Hz
• That’s it!
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• When you are finished using the presentation practice room, please leave the room as you found it. Erase the dry erase board, replace the markers, and dispose of any trash.
• Return the key, VGA cord, and any adapters you have borrowed to the service desk
• If you would like to use the room longer, you must inquire at the end of your session at the service desk. If no one has booked the block after yours, you may extend your time in the room. This is subject to other reservations (i.e. you may not be able to book a full 2 hour block).
Thanks for your cooperation!