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Area 49

This guide provides information on how to use technology within Area 49, as well as guides for digital technologies and physical projects. Area 49 is available for use by all current students, faculty, and staff.

Visualization Lab Room Manual

Refer to this page for any information you may need on how to operate the technology in the Visualization Lab. If you are having difficulties with elements of the room, refer to the Troubleshooting section at the end of this page. Check out our Technology Instruction page for orientation dates and times. 

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Room Lights

The room's lights are controlled using the black panel near the door.

  • On: Extremely bright
  • 50%: Meetings without the need of the screen
  • Dim: Recommended use (See the gold star sticker on the panel)
  • Presentation: Recommended for low-light presentations or movies
  • Off

Widescreen Display

To use the widescreen display, use the presenter Alienware computer at the column. The computer should automatically log in, but if it doesn't, ask an Area 49 Desk worker to log in for you.

  • Turn on the projector using the Power button on the projector remote.
  • Adjust your sound on the computer itself.
  • This computer uses an extended display. Move your content between the curved display and the widescreen display in the direction of the screens themselves.

Note: This computer is not set up for the virtual reality system.

Troubleshooting

  • The correct sound setting for full-room sound is "Epson PJ."
  • The correct resolution of the wide screen is 3440 x 1440. To adjust an incorrect resolution, go to Settings > Display > Resolution

 

Laptop Connection

This capability is currently being changed. Check back for more information shortly.

To play sound from your laptop in the room, you will need to change your laptop's speaker output settings.

Whiteboard Wall

The Whiteboard Wall in the lab can be used for group work, drawing, or anything you wish, but make sure you don’t write on other walls! If you are in need of more markers, ask someone at the Area 49 Desk.