Special Edition Using Microsoft® PowerPoint® 2002

Using Technology

It seems any mention of technology is obsolete before you finish reading the sentence. However, you should be aware of some generalities when you use different devices, especially from a technical perspective. As a visual presenter, you should be adept at using different pieces of equipment, although you will probably get comfortable using one particular device for most of your presentation needs.

Handling Projectors

If you recall, Chapter 23, “The Media—Designing Visual Support,” covered the cost, convenience, and continuity issues related to overheads, 35mm slides, and electronic images. The traditional devices—overhead and slide projectors—are not difficult to work with from an operational standpoint. Typically, the big technical ...