BlackBerry Presenter User Guide
Published: 2009-12-16 SWD-869921-1216105021-001
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User Guide Be safe! Be safe! Before you use your BlackBerry® Presenter, read the safety and product information chapter at the end of this document.
User Guide Find more information Find more information • • 4 For information about setting up the BlackBerry® Presenter, see the BlackBerry Presenter Getting Started Guide that came with your BlackBerry Presenter or visit www.blackberry.com/presenter. For more information about presentation tasks, on your BlackBerry device, on the Home screen, click the Help icon.
System requirements: BlackBerry Presenter User Guide System requirements: BlackBerry Presenter Item Requirement desktop software for the BlackBerry® Presenter Manager • • BlackBerry® Presenter software BlackBerry device that is running BlackBerry® Device Software 4.6 or later Intel® compatible computer with a USB port that is compliant with USB 1.1 or later Windows® XP or later BlackBerry® Curve™ 8350i and BlackBerry® Pearl™ Flip 8200 Series smartphones are not supported.
LED notifications User Guide LED notifications LED color Description red solid: The BlackBerry® Presenter is on and is in start-up mode. flashing: The BlackBerry Presenter is ready to pair with your BlackBerry device. blue flashing: The BlackBerry Presenter is connecting to your BlackBerry device. solid: The BlackBerry Presenter is loading the first slide of your presentation or is displaying your presentation. purple There is an error with your BlackBerry Presenter.
Presentation basics User Guide Presentation basics About the BlackBerry Presenter You can use the BlackBerry® Presenter to display presentations from your BlackBerry device on an external display, such as a video projector or television screen. Using the BlackBerry Presenter, you can display files for Microsoft® PowerPoint® 97, 2000, 2003, and 2007 (.ppt files or .pptx files). The BlackBerry Presenter supports presentations that use a 4:3 aspect ratio in landscape view.
User Guide Presentation basics Present an attachment from your BlackBerry device To perform this task, your BlackBerry® device must be running BlackBerry® Device Software 5.0 or later, and your BlackBerry device must be associated with BlackBerry® Enterprise Server 5.0 SP 1 or later. You can present a file that is attached to a message or calendar entry on your BlackBerry device. 1. On your BlackBerry device, open the message or calendar entry that contains the file that you want to present. 2.
User Guide Presentation basics End a presentation 1. During a presentation, on your BlackBerry® device, press the Menu key. 2. Click End Show.
User Guide Presentation options Presentation options Use speaker notes during a presentation If speaker notes are included in a presentation, you can display only the speaker notes on the BlackBerry® device screen, while the BlackBerry® Presenter displays the slide on the external display. 1. During a presentation, on your device, press the Menu key. 2. Click Show Speaker Notes. To stop using speaker notes during your presentation, on your device, press the Menu key. Click Show Slides.
User Guide Presentation options Loop a presentation You can set a presentation to loop continuously. 1. During a presentation, on your BlackBerry® device, press the Menu key. 2. Click Loop. 3. In the Set Transition Time field, type the number of seconds that you want to have between the transitions in your presentation. To stop looping the presentation, on your device, press the Menu key. Click Stop Loop.
User Guide BlackBerry Presenter options BlackBerry Presenter options Change the display name of your BlackBerry Presenter To perform this task, you must download the BlackBerry® Presenter Manager that is available at www.blackberry.com/presenter. You can change the BlackBerry® Presenter name that appears on your BlackBerry device and on the splash screen of the external display. 1. Connect one end of the USB cable to your BlackBerry Presenter. 2. Connect the other end of the USB cable to your computer. 3.
User Guide Check for the latest version of the BlackBerry Presenter firmware Check for the latest version of the BlackBerry Presenter firmware To perform this task, you must download the BlackBerry® Presenter Manager that is available at www.blackberry.com/presenter. 1. 2. 3. 4. Connect one end of the USB cable to your BlackBerry® Presenter. Connect the other end of the USB cable to your computer. On your computer, open the BlackBerry Presenter Manager. Click Check for Updates.
User Guide Troubleshooting Troubleshooting The LED on the BlackBerry Presenter is flashing purple Try performing the following actions: • • • • Unplug the BlackBerry® Presenter and then plug it in again. Verify that the VGA cable or S-video cable is connected to your BlackBerry Presenter correctly. Verify that only one video output cable is connected to your BlackBerry Presenter. Check for the latest version of the BlackBerry Presenter software.
User Guide Troubleshooting I cannot pair the BlackBerry Presenter with my BlackBerry device If you try to pair your BlackBerry® Presenter with your BlackBerry device using the Bluetooth® options on your BlackBerry device, the pairing process is not complete until you present a file. Complete the steps for presenting a file.
Safety and product information User Guide Safety and product information Important safety precautions Tip Description Before you use your BlackBerry® Presenter, it is important that you read the compliance information and the guidelines for the safe use of your accessory that are found in this guide and the BlackBerry Presenter User Guide. Use only Research In Motion approved power accessories.
Safety and product information User Guide Safety information Please read these safety and operation instructions before using the BlackBerry® Presenter or any accessories provided with the BlackBerry Presenter. Retain these instructions for future use. > Important: In some countries there might be restrictions on the use of any mobile devices while driving. You are responsible for knowing and complying with the local laws and regulations in the country that you use the BlackBerry Presenter.
Safety and product information User Guide Driving safety Do not use the BlackBerry® Presenter while driving. Using the BlackBerry Presenter while driving could put you and others at greater risk of an accident causing serious injury, death, or property loss. Accessories Use only those accessories approved by Research In Motion (RIM).
User Guide • • Safety and product information Always keep the BlackBerry Presenter more than 7.88 inches (20 cm) from the pacemaker when the BlackBerry Presenter is turned on. If you have any reason to suspect that interference is taking place, turn off the BlackBerry Presenter immediately. Hearing aids: Some digital wireless devices may interfere with some hearing aids.
User Guide • • Safety and product information the BlackBerry Presenter or charging accessory does not operate normally by following the instructions in the user documentation the BlackBerry Presenter or charging accessory exhibits a distinct change in performance Do not attempt to disassemble the BlackBerry Presenter or any charging accessory. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, adjust only those controls that are covered in the user documentation for the BlackBerry Presenter.
User Guide Safety and product information Compliance information Exposure to radio frequency signals The BlackBerry® Presenter radio is a low power radio transmitter and receiver. When the BlackBerry Presenter radio is turned on, it receives and also sends out radio frequency (RF) signals.
User Guide • • • • Safety and product information Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or TV technician for help. Industry Canada certification This BlackBerry® Presenter complies with Industry Canada RSS-210 standard, under certification number 2503A-RCR10BW.
Safety and product information User Guide Product information Mechanical properties weight approximately 4.9 oz. (140 g) size (L x W x H) approximately 3.4 x 2.3 x 0.9 in. (85.9 x 59.6 x 22.4 mm) Power port USB-compatible port capacity 360 mA Bluetooth radio specifications single-band support ISM 2.
User Guide Legal notice Legal notice ©2009 Research In Motion Limited. All rights reserved. BlackBerry®, RIM®, Research In Motion®, SureType®, SurePress™ and related trademarks, names, and logos are the property of Research In Motion Limited and are registered and/or used in the U.S. and countries around the world. Bluetooth is a trademark of Bluetooth SIG. Microsoft and PowerPoint are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
User Guide Legal notice DOWNTIME COSTS, LOSS OF THE USE OF RIM PRODUCTS OR SERVICES OR ANY PORTION THEREOF OR OF ANY AIRTIME SERVICES, COST OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS, COSTS OF COVER, FACILITIES OR SERVICES, COST OF CAPITAL, OR OTHER SIMILAR PECUNIARY LOSSES, WHETHER OR NOT SUCH DAMAGES WERE FORESEEN OR UNFORESEEN, AND EVEN IF RIM HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
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