SMC A101

SMC A101

Familiarize yourself with the AV equipment

AV equipment

Main PC

The PC is located behind the TV. The HP Thin Client can not be utilized with webcams, scanners, or any similar USB devices. The HP Thin Client can run a wireless USB mouse and keyboard.

When the PC is on, the light illuminates WHITE, if you find the PC turned off, press the power button once. 

Do not shut down the main PC.

When finished, log off of the main PC.

Troubleshooting the computer

If you think the PC is unresponsive, press and hold the power button for a few seconds to force a shut down, wait a few seconds, and then press the power button once to turn it on.

Wireless keyboard

Look for the ON switch on the side of the keyboard.

  • The green/white light indicates that the keyboard is on.

    • If they keyboard is unresponsive, the batteries need to be replaced.

    • If the batteries have been replaced with fresh ones, check the computer to see if there is a USB receiver.

Wireless mouse

Look for the ON switch on the bottom of the mouse.

  • If they mouse is unresponsive, the batteries need to be replaced.

  • If the batteries have been replaced with fresh ones, check the computer to see if there is a USB receiver.

Sign in to the computer with your username and password.

When you are finished, log out and do not shut down the PC.

TV remote controls

To turn the TV on press the power button (outlined in red).

To bring up the input menu, press the “home” button (outlined in green).

To switch inputs, use the arrow up and down buttons (outlined in gold).

If the remote is unresponsive, replace the batteries with fresh ones.

To change inputs; press the ‘home’ button. An input source display will pop-up on the right-hand-side of the TV where you can select the input using the up or down arrows.

Listed inputs:

  • Computer - Main PC

  • HDMI 2 - Not in use

  • HDMI 3 - Not in use

Room audio

Note: Make all audio adjustments on the main PC first.

  • Click the speaker icon (outlined in red).

  • Drag the slider on the bar left to turn down and right to turn up the volume (outlined in green).

  • The computer volume is muted if you see the speaker icon with an “x” next to it (outlined in red/green).

    • To unmute the computer, click the speaker icon with the “x” that is outlined in green.

  • Now, use the TV remote to turn the volume up or down as needed.

Table ports

  • The ports on the table do not connect to the TV.

  • But they have power supply so that you can use the ports to charge your devices

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