PolyVision 370-0255-03, User Manual

Page 1: ...Part number 370 0255 03 2009 PolyVision Corporation All rights reserved User Guide...

Page 2: ...uct is covered by one or more of the following patents Canada 2 100 624 EPO 600 576 EPO 871 935 Germany 69 321 445 WO 98 14888 US 4 777 329 US 5 248 856 US 5 327 161 US 5 434 370 US 5 583 323 US 5 585...

Page 3: ...sor control using the no stylus 11 Using the on screen keyboard 11 Writing and erasing with the no stylus 12 Printing and saving 12 Multiple no users 13 Using no mini 14 What is no mini 14 Getting sta...

Page 4: ...ultiple monitors 43 Using TS and TSL interactive whiteboards 45 What are TS products 45 Getting started with TS interactive whiteboards 46 PolyVision driver installation for TS whiteboards 47 Using TS...

Page 5: ...r 71 Pairing no using built in Windows or Apple Bluetooth 72 Pairing no using third party Bluetooth 73 Appendix 2 Using Walk and Talk Wireless IR 75 Appendix 3 Using the TS Wireless option IR 78 Trans...

Page 6: ...iv User Guide...

Page 7: ...cts no interactive whiteboard no mini Walk and Talk WT WTL IP interactive products TS and TSL interactive whiteboards These PolyVision products interact with the PolyVision driver installed on your co...

Page 8: ...no interactive whiteboards are made from ceramicsteel so you can use them with dry erase markers and magnets as well as with the stylus and interactive features provided when a computer is projected o...

Page 9: ...boards on page 4 and Checking for updates on page 67 3 Remove the stylus cap to turn it on Refer to Turning the no stylus on and off on page 5 4 Make sure the stylus has a Bluetooth connection to the...

Page 10: ...t have Pentium processor 512MB Ram Windows XP SP2 Tablet XP SP2 or Vista VGA HD 15 video port one available USB port Your Macintosh computer must have PowerBook G4 iBook iMac or eMac PowerPC G3 or hig...

Page 11: ...is paired with your stylus provides on screen warnings when the no stylus battery is low to remind you to replace the battery the stylus has been idle for five minutes to remind you to replace the cap...

Page 12: ...yVision driver 1 On your computer click the PolyVision icon in your system tray Windows or system menu Macintosh 2 Choose Configure the PolyVision driver from the menu 3 Click the Hardware tab 4 Turn...

Page 13: ...2 Choose Configure the PolyVision driver from the menu 3 Click the Hardware tab 4 Turn on the no stylus by removing its cap then click Remove no stylus note NOTE If you have a Macintosh with operatin...

Page 14: ...rol icon The alignment window projects from the computer to the whiteboard 3 Using the no stylus touch exactly on each target projected on the whiteboard following instructions you see on the board Wh...

Page 15: ...PolyVision 9 Using no interactive whiteboards To exit projection mode when you are finished operating your computer from the board Tap the projection mode icon on the control strip again...

Page 16: ...de or PgUp Goes to the next PowerPoint slide or PgDn Displays the on screen keyboard Toggles between writing and cursor control Displays all pen highlighter and eraser size and color options The curre...

Page 17: ...ap the whiteboard twice rapidly For a right click Windows or control click Macintosh hold the stylus without moving it on the display for one second To page up or down through a document tap the left...

Page 18: ...tion to select it 3 Begin writing on the whiteboard with the stylus You can drag the palette to a convenient location Close the palette by tapping the close icon in the upper right corner To erase 1 T...

Page 19: ...e the computer that is projected on the whiteboard All users must have an no stylus with its Bluetooth signal paired to the same computer that is projected on the whiteboard Refer to Pairing the no st...

Page 20: ...ght weight digital slate that provides cordless interactivity with a computer from anywhere in the room Use no mini with the no stylus as a digital tablet for annotating the computer screen or for cur...

Page 21: ...i provides cordless interactivity in any of these scenarios The no mini and stylus provide a stand alone cordless input device for a computer so you don t need to use the mouse to control the cursor U...

Page 22: ...r model your no mini may use an existing no stylus and or Bluetooth dongle that came with an no interactive whiteboard The PolyVision driver automatically adjusts the working area of the no mini to th...

Page 23: ...efer to Printing and saving on page 24 9 To save a snapshot as a file on the computer tap the save icon Refer to Printing and saving on page 24 PolyVision driver installation for no mini If the PolyVi...

Page 24: ...op double click the Macintosh folder and double click PolyVision driver installation Installation begins 4 Follow the prompts you see on the screen to complete the installation On a Macintosh you must...

Page 25: ...when the no stylus battery is low to remind you to replace the battery the stylus has been idle for five minutes to remind you to replace the cap note NOTE Note that NiMH rechargeable batteries are no...

Page 26: ...the PolyVision driver To automatically pair your no stylus using the PolyVision driver 1 On your computer click the PolyVision icon in your system tray Windows or system menu Macintosh 2 Choose Confi...

Page 27: ...y Windows or system menu Macintosh 2 Choose Configure the PolyVision driver from the menu 3 Click the Hardware tab 4 Turn on the no stylus by removing its cap then click Remove no stylus note NOTE If...

Page 28: ...ylus with light pressure across the no mini To perform drag and drop functions or move a window around the computer drag the stylus with slightly more pressure across the no mini To click tap the no m...

Page 29: ...yboard again Writing and erasing with no mini When you use no mini for writing the stylus is in contact with the no mini and the ink appears on the computer screen To write and erase using no mini 1 T...

Page 30: ...type and destination Refer to Save options on page 58 note NOTE The PolyVision driver enables you to configure the default printer the saved file type and the saved file location Refer to Configuring...

Page 31: ...eractive environment where some participants work from the whiteboard and others are free to work from their chair or move about the room Each user has equal control All participants can write at the...

Page 32: ...whiteboard as a touch screen for your computer that you control using your finger move freely about the room using the remote control to navigate documents presentations or web pages and to annotate t...

Page 33: ...stalled on the computer that interacts with Walk and Talk To get started using your Walk and Talk interactive device 1 Make sure the whiteboard is plugged in and turned on if necessary 2 Make sure the...

Page 34: ...sing the remote control use your finger on the touch pad Refer to Cursor control in projection mode on page 37 note NOTE The Walk and Talk IP always operates in projection mode using a stylus PolyVisi...

Page 35: ...s Macintosh double click the PolyKey icon on your desktop double click the Macintosh folder and double click PolyVision driver installation Installation begins 4 Follow the prompts you see on the scre...

Page 36: ...are using the WT BT Bluetooth option refer to Appendix 4 Using the WT or TS 600 BT Bluetooth option on page 83 Using Walk and Talk in projection mode While using Walk and Talk with a projector connect...

Page 37: ...always operates in projection mode To enter projection mode 1 Connect your computer to the projector and turn on the projector the whiteboard and the computer 2 WTL whiteboards Assure that at least h...

Page 38: ...eft corner of the board glows yellow while you are in projection mode note NOTE At startup the PolyVision driver recognizes if you are using the IP and automatically initiates projection mode No align...

Page 39: ...ve whiteboard at the remote control receiver that comes with your IP The remote control functions equally well from these locations Carry the remote control with you using the wrist or neck lanyard pr...

Page 40: ...r computer Save Save a snapshot of your board as a file on your computer The file can be in PDF JPEG TIFF PNG BMP and other formats Erase All Erase everything and start fresh All writing in dry erase...

Page 41: ...active press this button to page down or move to the next slide or web page When the pen is active this button returns to the computer screen Touch pad In projection mode use the touch pad to control...

Page 42: ...controlling the cursor and marking up the image Pen Style Press this button in projection mode to choose a new type of mark up pen color width and style Keyboard In projection mode press this button...

Page 43: ...one second To operate your computer with the remote control point it toward the infrared receiver on the Walk and Talk To click or double click press the L button or the click trigger or tap the touc...

Page 44: ...tap the close button at the upper corner of the window or choose Keyboard again Using dry erase markers with WT and WTL whiteboards Walk and Talk sends writing and erasing data to your computer by det...

Page 45: ...projected on the whiteboard note NOTE Use only the recommended markers and erasers The WT and WTL whiteboard surface can be damaged by sharp objects such as ballpoint pens and rulers Scratches can ca...

Page 46: ...tyle Press the black red blue or green Ink Color button on the remote control To choose from 54 unique pen styles press the Pen Style button on the remote control Tap an option in the palette The pale...

Page 47: ...on on the remote control To specify the color for writing 1 Press the Pen Style button on the remote control A palette of options appears in the display screen 2 Tap one of the pen styles in the palet...

Page 48: ...can operate up to three of them with the same computer and remote control Multiple devices can be associated with the same computer but multiple computers cannot be associated with one device One remo...

Page 49: ...sing Walk and Talk products with multiple monitors The PolyVision driver supports up to three projectors on the same computer showing separate parts of the computer s desktop You may need to add an ad...

Page 50: ...you save on your computer with multiple products connected continue to be numbered sequentially regardless of which product is captured Each PolyVision product operates independently so device A can c...

Page 51: ...ave your work use the whiteboard as a touch screen for your computer to navigate documents presentations or web pages using your finger as the mouse annotate the projected computer screen on the white...

Page 52: ...puter Refer to Appendix 4 Using the WT or TS 600 BT Bluetooth option on page 83 Refer to separate manuals for information about installing these products Getting started with TS interactive whiteboard...

Page 53: ...Refer to Writing in projection mode on page 53 9 To navigate the computer from the whiteboard use your finger as the mouse on the whiteboard Refer to Cursor control in projection mode on page 52 Poly...

Page 54: ...option refer to Appendix 3 Using the TS Wireless option IR on page 78 If you are using the TS 600 BT Bluetooth option refer to Appendix 4 Using the WT or TS 600 BT Bluetooth option on page 83 Using TS...

Page 55: ...in projection mode To exit projection mode Tap the Projection icon again The alignment between your projector and the PolyVision product is important PolyVision offers three levels of alignment good b...

Page 56: ...two ways tapping the icon strip on the whiteboard with your finger by configuring the PolyVision driver to project on screen control icons in a window that you can drag around the screen then tap the...

Page 57: ...slide or PgDown Displays the on screen keyboard Toggles between writing and cursor control Displays all pen size and color options The current pen color for writing on the board The current pen width...

Page 58: ...ed computer window using your finger on the whiteboard note NOTE Macintosh operating systems require that the keyboard is enabled before it can be recognized by the PolyVision driver 1 Tap the Keyboar...

Page 59: ...efer to Configuring PolyVision driver options on page 56 When you choose an ink color and write sounds from the board provide audible feedback to confirm that the software is recording Erase the board...

Page 60: ...wo other alternative functions spotlight or reveal These options are available in Projection mode only To change the Red control icon refer to Spotlight and reveal options on page 65 Erasing in projec...

Page 61: ...file on your computer Press the Save button on the remote control A graphics file is added to the MyDocuments folder Windows or Documents folder Macintosh You can specify the graphics file type and l...

Page 62: ...any time To configure PolyVision driver options 1 Click the PolyVision driver icon in the system tray Windows or system menu bar Macintosh 2 The PolyVision driver menu appears 3 Choose Configure the P...

Page 63: ...nable Per User Settings Check this box to save settings so they apply to individual users who connect to this board When this box is unchecked settings apply to all users Enable automatic checks for u...

Page 64: ...By default snapshot files are saved in JPEG format Windows or PDF Macintosh If you save PDF files you can save them in portrait or landscape orientation To save PDF files in landscape orientation chec...

Page 65: ...ns Click the Draw tab You see these options Startup Pen Style To specify the pen style that is used when you start up the PolyVision driver on your computer check Remember Last Used Otherwise click Ch...

Page 66: ...hese options Print To Specify the printer used when you press the Print button on the remote control In Windows the drop down list includes printers currently installed on your computer and you can cl...

Page 67: ...ightning Interactive Whiteboards Fixed projector remember last alignment If your whiteboard and projector remain in the same positions check this box to use the same projection alignment each time No...

Page 68: ...re tab You see these options Installed Hardware The communicating PolyVision products and their status appear in the list Change Remote ID Walk and Talk models only Click this button to assign one of...

Page 69: ...utton to confirm communication between the computer and the product When you click Find Serial Whiteboards the PolyVision driver searches all attached boards and adds them to the list Refer to Appendi...

Page 70: ...puter system menu bar or system tray refer to Configuring PolyVision driver options on page 56 2 Click the Projection tab 3 Choose the alignment type from the drop down list Proceed as usual to enter...

Page 71: ...e on and off the display of a functional on screen tool window that you can drag to a convenient location Spotlight and reveal options In projection mode the red ink option has three possible function...

Page 72: ...rcle 5 To enlarge or shrink the circle drag it from any point around the edge except the four cardinal points To remove the spotlight Choose red ink again Revealing your work To use the reveal tool 1...

Page 73: ...uter image Choose the Next arrow Getting help Choose Help from the PolyVision driver menu for information about using PolyVision products Checking for updates PolyVision driver updates are available v...

Page 74: ...ay Windows or system menu bar Macintosh The PolyVision driver menu appears 2 Choose Open Webster from the menu Webster opens 3 Choose Find Whiteboard from the Edit menu 4 Select the PolyVision product...

Page 75: ...n a Macintosh based on whether you have access to the PolyKey If you have access to the USB cable with the PolyKey 1 Insert the PolyKey located at one end of the USB cable in the USB port of your comp...

Page 76: ...3100 Technical support representatives are available Monday through Friday from 8 AM Eastern time to 8 PM Eastern time E mail support polyvision com Internet www polyvision com Or outside North Americ...

Page 77: ...ver that you install on your computer can automatically pair the computer with the stylus if you are using the PolyVision Bluetooth adapter or the built in Windows or Apple Bluetooth capability To pai...

Page 78: ...ur computer 2 Turn the no stylus on by removing the cap 3 On your computer navigate to the Control Panel For example in Windows click the Start button then select Control Panel 4 Click the Bluetooth D...

Page 79: ...evice The stylus is listed as ADP 301 and is only visible briefly after the cap is removed If you do not see the stylus replace the cap wait two seconds and remove the cap back again After six seconds...

Page 80: ...g options 2 On your computer click the PolyVision icon appears in your system tray Windows or system menu Macintosh 3 Choose Configure the PolyVision driver from the menu 4 Click the Hardware tab The...

Page 81: ...etween your interactive whiteboard WT or WTL and your computer note NOTE Refer to the PolyVision Installation and Operation Guide for information about installing the Walk and Talk wireless IR adapter...

Page 82: ...ion Walk and Talk Wireless adapter installed in the Walk and Talk whiteboard Refer to the PolyVision Installation and Operation Guide All Walk and Talk whiteboards including Lightning models WTL requi...

Page 83: ...to communicate with your computer serial port as follows click the PolyVision icon in your computer s system tray Windows or system menu Macintosh choose Configure PolyVision click the Hardware tab an...

Page 84: ...less option only words with TS interactive whiteboards Ceiling height and material also make a difference in performance The higher the ceiling the closer together the transceivers need to be A non IR...

Page 85: ...have two green lights without the transceivers being plugged into the serial ports of the board or the computer and when either the board or the computer is not turned on Under certain circumstances t...

Page 86: ...ower Re establishing a broken link It is possible to break the link in several ways The two most obvious ways are to cover one of the transceivers or to unplug one of the transceivers from power It is...

Page 87: ...such as Palm HotSync One transceiver light is GREEN and the other is AMBER 1 The transceiver with the AMBER light is shadowed Move the AMBER transceiver away from any tall or overhanging objects such...

Page 88: ...he connection keeps breaking and re connecting while using the board Something moving in the room is periodically shadowing one of the transceivers This is likely to be someone standing in front of th...

Page 89: ...omputer note NOTE Instructions below describe registering the whiteboard s Bluetooth connection with your computer using Bluetooth software provided with Windows If you installed an adapter made by an...

Page 90: ...if you use Bluetooth software not provided by Windows your menu may differ 2 Choose Add a Bluetooth Device from the menu You see the dialog box shown below 3 Make sure that the whiteboard Bluetooth a...

Page 91: ...luetooth option 5 Click Next You see the dialog box shown below 6 Select your whiteboard from the list and click Next You see the dialog box shown below 7 Click the radio button beside Use the passkey...

Page 92: ...OM port is COM36 10 Your whiteboard is now accessible via the Bluetooth connection 11 This Bluetooth communication link appears in the list of active connections on your computer and automatically rec...

Page 93: ...Macintosh For each whiteboard that you want to share wireless Bluetooth communication with your computer you must register the whiteboard with your computer 1 To see the Bluetooth menu click the Bluet...

Page 94: ...oth option 3 Click Continue You see the Select Device Type dialog 4 Select Any device 5 Click Continue A list of discoverable Bluetooth devices appears 6 Select the Polyvision Bluetooth Serial adapter...

Page 95: ...TS 600 BT Bluetooth option 7 Click Continue The system gathers information about your adapter 8 Click Continue when the setup assistant has completed gathering information about your device You are p...

Page 96: ...Guide Appendix 4 Using the WT or TS 600 BT Bluetooth option 10 Click Continue You see the Bluetooth Device Setup window No services are available 11 Click Continue You see the Conclusion window 12 Cli...

Page 97: ...g an identification number in the form PV 10346 for example 4 Some whiteboards may not be listed If your device is not listed click Find Serial Whiteboard If your device is still not listed there is a...

Page 98: ...92 User Guide Appendix 4 Using the WT or TS 600 BT Bluetooth option...

Page 99: ...nteractive whiteboard Bluetooth device ID 6 Bluetooth pairing 5 no interactive whiteboards Bluetooth unpairing 7 control icons 10 cursor control 11 getting started checklist 3 ink color 12 keyboad 11...

Page 100: ...pen button 36 40 erase all button 40 ink color 40 keyboard button 36 L and R buttons 35 37 lost 65 maximum operating distance 33 next and previous buttons 37 pen style button 36 previous and next but...

Page 101: ...een tools 65 W Walk and Talk cursor control 37 dry erase markers 38 getting started checklist 27 keyboard 38 multiple monitors 43 multiple users 42 Polykey 29 PolyVision driver installation 28 printin...

Page 102: ...96 Index WT or TS Bluetooth confirm wireless communication 91 ID number 91 testing the wireless connection 91 WTL wireless IR option 76...