MobiView User Guide
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MobiView 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS ABOUT MOBIVIEW™ Technical Requirements 4 4 MOBIVIEW SETUP Pairing the MobiView with the MultiHub Calibrating the MobiView Touchscreen Changing the Language on the MobiView Adjusting the Brightness on the MobiView Updating Firmware 6 6 7 7 7 8 USING MOBIVIEW Writing a Note Annotating Content Managing Favorites Using the Keyboard Viewing Reports Accessing Settings Multi-User Mode Configuring Multi-User Mode Selecting the Presenter Locking Tablets 9 9 9 10 10 11 12 12 12 12
MobiView 4 ABOUT MOBIVIEW™ MobiView™ is a mobile interactive whiteboard used to display course material, annotate your desktop and ask interactive questions. MobiView comes with a receiver (MultiHub), USB cable, charging stand and digital pen. NOTE The digital pen does not contain any ink and cannot be used to write on paper or surfaces other than the MobiView.
MobiView Linux® l Ubuntu 12.04 LTS or 14.04 l Intel® Pentium® IV Processor 1 GHz or higher (or equivalent) l 2 GB RAM l 1.5 GB hard disk space for installation l 1024x768 or higher video resolution l Linux with 2.6 kernel or higher l DVD-ROM drive for installation l “bluez-libs”-libbluetooth1 (Bluetooth support) l “libUSB” (USB support) l XDG compliant (menus and file association) l "bc" utility l "finger" utility l libstdc++6 l "sudo" version 1.6.
MobiView 6 MOBIVIEW SETUP The MobiView and digital pen are delivered partially charged to allow you to use these items immediately after unpacking the box. However, it is recommended to charge these items for approximately eight (8) hours before beginning normal use.
MobiView 7 1 Turn on the computer on which WorkSpace or Flow is installed. 2 Insert the MultiHub into a working USB port on the computer. 3 Turn on the MobiView by pressing the blue Power button on top of the unit. The message Attempting to Connect is displayed on the MobiView screen. 4 When the message, Unable to connect… is displayed, press the blue pairing button on the MultiHub. 5 While the blue pairing button is flashing, tap Continue on the MobiView screen.
MobiView 8 NOTE If the screen dims while you are teaching, tap the screen with the digital pen or your fingertip. Updating Firmware Turning Technologies periodically updates the firmware on the MobiViewand the MultiHub. If WorkSpace or Flow detects a new version of the firmware for the MobiView or MultiHub, it generates a message at start-up on the MobiView. 1 If updating the MobiView firmware, remove the MultiHub from the computer. 2 Connect the device requiring the firmware update to the computer.
MobiView 9 USING MOBIVIEW All MobiView features are accessed directly from the Home Screen. This chapter covers: Writing a Note Annotating Content Managing Favorites Using the Keyboard Viewing Reports Accessing Settings Multi-User Mode Writing a Note The Note function allows you to create and save up to 20 private notes or post public notes to share with your class. 1 Tap Notes. The Notepad opens. 2 Tap the Pen button and tap a color choice for the pen.
MobiView 10 1 Tap Annotate. 2 Tap Customize Tools. Device Manager opens on your computer. 3 Select a function row. 4 Select the desired tool from the MobiView WorkSpace Annotation Tools drop-down menu. 5 Click OK. Managing Favorites You can bookmark and access up to 16 favorite links to websites or files. Favorites are set up and stored in Device Manager. IMPORTANT If MobiView is used with another computer, your Favorites need to be reset. How to add a website or file to Favorites... 1 Tap Favorites.
MobiView 11 How to use the keyboard in Lesson Mode (PC, Mac or Linux) or Annotate Over Desktop Mode (PC Only)... 1 Tap Keyboard. The keyboard opens. 2 Use the pen tip to enter characters on the MobiView keyboard. The Type Text window and On-screen Keyboard appear on the desktop. 3 Click the pen once to the MobiView touchscreen to add text. 4 Tap Exit to close the keyboard. Viewing Reports Reports can be viewed in real time when using clickers.
MobiView 12 Accessing Settings The following can be accessed from the Settings icon: l Auto Start - select the software that will open when the MultiHub is plugged in l Sleep Timer - increase or decrease display time l Calibrate Touch Screen - calibrate the touch screen when using Notes l Pair with Hub - connect MobiView to the MultiHub l Brightness - set the touchscreen brightness level l About - view the firmware and software versions l Language - select the MobiView language l Device Nam
MobiView 13 4 From the menu bar, click Options and select Set Presenter. The selected device is now the presenter device. Locking Tablets If using student tablets with WorkSpace, the presenter can lock any devices in use and regain control of the session. 1 Click the Turning Technologies icon from the notification area (PC)/Menu Extras area (Mac)/Dash Home (Linux). 2 Select eInstruction Device Manager from the menu. Device Manager opens. 3 Select the icon for the device to be locked.
MobiView 14 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Basic care and maintenance is required for the longevity of the MobiView and the digital pen. Charging the MobiView The MobiView should arrive partially charged and ready to be installed. Turning Technologies recommends that MobiView and its digital pen are both fully charged prior to use in the classroom. 1 Carefully remove the plastic tab from the digital pen and place the pen in the recharging pen holder. 2 Remove the MultiHub from the back of the MobiView.
MobiView 15 Changing the Digital Pen Battery The digital pen uses a special rechargeable AAAA battery that typically lasts over a year with normal use. The digital pen will go into sleep mode after two minutes of inactivity to conserve power. Store the digital pen in the MobiView’s recharging pen holder when not in use. NOTE If the digital pen will not be used for an extended period of time (e.g., summer vacation), remove the battery.
MobiView 16 CONTACT US For additional help, contact Turning Technologies Technical Support. Technical Support is available from 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. EST. From within the contiguous United States, you can reach Technical Support toll-free by calling 866.746.3015. If you are calling from outside of the United States, please call +1 330.746.3015. Technical Support may also be reached via e-mail at support@turningtechnologies.com or support@einstruction.com, a brand of Turning Technologies.
