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Author Archives: Katie Ewton
Converting AVI files to MOV
To convert AVI files to MOV please refer to the following tutorial. The conversion allows Mac users to play and edit files recorded from video cameras from their AVI default file type to the MOV format which functions on a … Continue reading
Microfilm Instructions
The Tech Desk allows students to access newspaper and journal articles that are located on microfilm. If the patron knows how to use the machine he or she can scan the film themselves. If the patron cannot use the machine, the … Continue reading
Mac User Guide
The Lower Level of the library is equipped with two Apple iMac computers for guest and SPU users. An overview of the important items to note when using an iMac is listed below. Log On: Log on with normal SPU credentials … Continue reading
Bloggie Touch Camera
Sony Bloggie Touch Camera The Tech Desk offers a video and still image capturing device, the Bloggie Touch. For detailed information on this camera please refer to the complete manual (http://www.docs.sony.com/release/MHSTSseries_handbook.pdf). For basic usage instructions, see below. *Be careful to not … Continue reading
Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter
Tool for Checkout: Mini DisplayPort/Thunderbolt to DVI Adapter | two (2) available Seattle Pacific University’s Library Tech Desk provides MiniDisplayPort/Thunderbolt to HDMI Adapters for current students to checkout. This adapter is typically used with recent generations of Apple’s MacBook line of … Continue reading
Mini DVI to VGA Adapter
Tool for Checkout: Mini DVI to VGA Adapter | two (2) available Seattle Pacific University’s Library Tech Desk provides Mini DVI to VGA Adapters for current students to checkout. This adapter is typically used with older generations of Apple’s MacBook … Continue reading
Apple Digital AV Adapter
Tool for Checkout: Apple Digital AV Adapter | one (1) available Seattle Pacific University’s Library Tech Desk provides an Apple Digital AV Adapter for current students to checkout. The Apple Digital AV Adapter provides HDMI support for an iPad, iPad … Continue reading
Mini DisplayPort/Thunderbolt to HDMI Adapter with Audio
Tool for Checkout: Mini DisplayPort/Thunderbolt to HDMI Adapter with Audio | two (2) available Seattle Pacific University’s Library Tech Desk provides MiniDisplayPort/Thunderbolt to HDMI Adapters for current students to checkout. The Mini DisplayPort/Thunderbolt to HDMI Adapter with Audio connects to … Continue reading
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Mini DisplayPort/Thunderbolt to VGA Adapter
Tool for Checkout: Mini DisplayPort/Thunderbolt to VGA Adapter | two (2) available Seattle Pacific University’s Library Tech Desk provides MiniDisplayPort/Thunderbolt to VGA Adapters for current students to checkout. This adapter is typically used with recent generations of Apple’s MacBook line of computers … Continue reading
Media Room Technology Instructions
Seattle Pacific University’s library provides areas for collaboratively viewing media. The following instructions describe how to access the technology in the Media Room on the Lower Level of the library. To Watch DVD or VHS #1 Turn on the TV … Continue reading
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