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=__**Using Bose Speakers**__=

The Bose speakers can be used with Sound/Field Amplification Mics, Computer, DVD, or VCR.

__**SOUND/FIELD MICS**__
 * Turn on Sound/Field Amplifier
 * Be sure you have selected either A or B on the mic as well as the unit (Volume A or Volume B)


 * Turn on main amplifier
 * You will have to determine which number is connected to the sound/field mic, Input 1, 2 or 3, and increase the volume as needed
 * It helps to have the other 2 numbers at 0
 * Select the desired setting for Bass and Treble

__**COMPUTER**__ Connect cable from middle wall jack to the headphone jack of your computer (This cable has been connected and can be left in place) Note: When this is done, you will hear no sound from your computer When finished using, remember to remove cable from headphone jack on your computer to restore sound


 * Turn on your LCD projector
 * You will not hear sound if LCD projector is not turned on
 * Turn on main amplifier
 * You will have to determine which number is connected, Input 1, 2 or 3, and increase the volume as needed
 * It helps to have the other 2 numbers at 0
 * Select the desired setting for Bass and Treble

__**DVD/VCR**__
 * Turn on LCD Projector
 * Turn on main amplifier


 * Turn on DVD or VCR and press play so that you can hear audio
 * The yellow cable provides audio for the DVD or VCR


 * You will have to determine which number is connected to the DVD/VCR, Input 1, 2 or 3 and increase the volume as needed
 * It helps to have the other 2 numbers at 0
 * Select the desired setting for Bass and Treble

After determing the Input numbers, record or label those so that others will know which ones to use. This will be helpful for substitutes.

=__Adjusting Monitor Size__=

When plugging in the VGA adapter to the computer, the screen size increases. You may adjust and keep it larger or change it back by doing the following:


 * Apple/System Preferences/Displays
 * Choose 1024 X 768/89 hertz (if available)

=__Importing Email Groups__=


 * 1) Drag attached file onto your desktop
 * 2) File/Import/Contacts as LDIF File
 * 3) Locate file from your desktop
 * 4) Select an address book to save into or create a new one - do not use Main Address Book or it will be overwritten by Cornelius when updating
 * 5) Save
 * 6) To use, choose the address book where the groups are located