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6. PC Monitor/s
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Teaching spaces with one or two monitors
A monitor is the screen that displays the output from a computer. Across our teaching spaces, the number and type of monitors vary depending on the size and purpose of the room. Smaller rooms typically have a single monitor, while larger teaching spaces may feature two screens to support more flexible presentation setups.
In many rooms, monitors are mounted on adjustable stands that are securely fixed to the desk. These stands allow you to pivot, tilt, and adjust the height or angle of the screens to suit your needs, making it easier to set up for teaching, presenting, or hybrid sessions.
When two screens are available, we recommend using the left screen as the main display and the right screen for student-facing content. For example, in PowerPoint’s Presenter View, your presenter notes can appear on the left monitor while the slide show appears on the right. Once the control panel is powered on, you can adjust display settings on the PC or your laptop—search for options such as “extend displays” or “duplicate displays” to configure them as needed.
If a monitor does not turn on, press the power button usually located on the front or underside of the screen. If it still does not respond, please call AV support for assistance. You may also try connecting a different device using the available connectors to test the display.
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