What is the HoverCam?

The HoverCam is a document camera. It is available on a checkout basis for use in the computer classrooms.

Checking out the HoverCam

You can check out the HoverCam from the Computer Room Consultant (CRC). If you are in a Computer Classroom, the CRC is located in an Open Access room nearby. The table below shows where the CRC is located if you are teaching in a particular room.

Classrooms	Check out from
Hutchison 73, 75, 93	Hutchison 78
Olson 1, 21, 27	Olson 15
Olson 241, 247	Olson 241
SCC 2102 & 2103	SCC 2101
SciLab 2020, 2060	SciLab 2060
Shields 90A, 90B	Shields 182 (1st floor)

 

The HoverCam is stored in a cloth case with a power adapter.

The HoverCam is folder when stored in the bag. Unfold the HoverCam until it resembles this:

Connecting the HoverCam

Connect the power cable to the DC5V plug on the back. Connect the VGA cable from the Media Cabinet to the VGA port on the back. Press the On/Off button to turn on the HoverCam.

Using the HoverCam

Select the VGA input from the projector panel. The image from the HoverCam should appear on the projector screen.

Turning on light

If the document or object you are projecting needs more illumination, a light is available.

Returning the HoverCam

You can contact the CRC when you are done using the HoverCam. The CRC can disassemble and return it. Or if you prefer, you can return the HoverCam to the CRC yourself