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T.A.P. Quick Start Guide
 
1. Turn on the Computer (if necessary).
 
2. Login to Novell account using your ELM username and password.  If you do not have an ELM account or if you are unable to login to your account, click to place a checkmark in the box next to Workstation only (on the Novell login screen), type tap in the username textbox, leave the  password textbox blank, and click Login.
 
3. Double-click on the TAP Key icon on the monitor screen to launch T.A.P.
 
4. Turn the projector on by clicking the Projector ON switch in the upper right corner of the computer screen. Wait for it to warm up (the remaining seconds will show on the projector screen).  After the warm up is completed:
  • To show a VHS tape :
    • Click the VCR button on the Select Equipment bar on the computer screen.
    • Insert the video tape in the VCR player.
    • On the Main Control window on the computer screen, click Play to start the movie.
  • To show a DVD :
    • Click the DVD button on the Select Equipment bar on the computer screen.
    • Press the OPEN/CLOSE button on the DVD player. 
    • Place the DVD disc in the tray.
    • Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to retract the tray.
    • On the Main Control window on the computer screen, click the Play button, or by clicking the appropriate arrow keys on the computer screen, highlight the Play Movie option on the large projector screen and click Enter on the computer screen to watch the DVD.
  • You can show documents from the computer onto the projector screen by clicking Cart Computer on the Select Equipment bar on the top left side of the computer screen.
  • To use Auxiliary Video (for document cameras, digital video cameras, etc.):
    • Click the Aux Video button on the Select Equipment bar on the computer screen.
    • Attach the Auxiliary device with the S Video cable (1 black) located on the side of the T.A.P. unit and plug the power supply into the T.A.P. unit power strip and into the auxiliary video equipment. 
  • To use a Laptop :
    • Click the Laptop button on the Select Equipment bar on the computer screen.
    • Attach the laptop using the VGA (and, if necessary, the audio) attachment cables located on the side of the instructor cart (and optional blue AQNet cable if you are a member of AQNet).
    • Turn on the laptop.
    • To display the laptop on the main projector screen, you may need to change the output of the laptop using the Fn button and its corresponding F key (for most laptops, including the Aquinas Compaq laptops, use the F4 key - for other laptops consult the User Manual).
 
5. Shut Down Procedures:
  • Remove all media and/or unplug all equipment.
  • Turn off projector by clicking the OFF button located in the Projector/Status section on the computer screen.
  • Allow the projector time to cool off and for Status in the Projector/Status section of the computer screen to indicate Stand By.
  • Close all programs including the Classroom Control program.
  • Click the Start button located in the bottom left corner of the computer screen.
  • Click Shut Down, select Shut Down (make sure it is not set to Logoff) from the pull down menu, click OK, and Turn off the monitor.
 
6. Special Notes:
  • Contact extension 2132 or 2046 to schedule T.A.P. training.
  • Unplugging the T.A.P. unit from the wall outlet will trigger a remote alarm.
  • Phones have been installed in every AB classroom to be used for assistance with T.A.P. - call extension 2046 or 2132.
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