Pilot X Digital Teaching Station User’s Manual © Copyright HoverCam®
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Table of Contents 2 3 Welcome Main Features What’s In the Box Diagrams 4 Assembling the Podium 6 Adjusting the Podium 8 Charging 9 Charging the Podium Charging the Tablet Operating the Tablet 11 Touchscreen Active Stylus Internal PC Windows 10 Imaging Thumb Strap Pop-Out Keyboard Third Party Accessories Document Camera Deploying and Positioning 17 Software HoverCast Wireless HDMI 19 About Setting Up Positioning Troubleshooting Wired HDMI 26 Audio 27 Audio-In Audio-Out S
33 Welcome Congratulations! With Pilot X, you’ve taken a major step in revolutionizing your classroom. Designed by educational technology professionals in California, the Pilot X brings every essential educational technology component to your fingertips: a tablet computer, document camera, and wireless podium. Say goodbye to messy cables, because with Pilot X, you can wirelessly control your classroom display from anywhere in the room.
13 Podium Diagram 4 1 Magnetic Tablet Dock 7 Podium Audio Line In/Out 2 Pop-Out Keyboard 8 Charging System On/Off Button 3 Tablet Bay Charging Actuator 9 Magnetic Power Port 4 x2 Magnetic Anti-Slip Bumpers 10 Tilt Adjustment Dial 5 Tablet Storage Bay 11 4x Lockable Wheels 6 Tablet Bay Combination Lock 12 Height Adjustment Foot Pedal 4 1 2 3 7 5 6 8 9 10 12 11 © Copyright HoverCam® 2019
13 Tablet Diagram 5 Tablet Features Camera Controls Connectivity 1 Fold-Out Document Camera 11 Zoom-In 18 USB 3.0 Type A (2x) 2 HoverCast Wireless Antenna 12 AutoFocus On 19 USB 3.0 Type C 3 HoverCast Antenna On/Off 13 Image Flip 20 Mini HDMI-Out 4 1 Watt Tablet Speaker (2x) 14 Zoom-Out 21 Audio Line In/Out 5 Tablet Charging Indicator 15 Camera Reset 22 Magnetic Docking Connector 6 Kensington Lock 16 AutoFocus Lock 7 HoverCast Reset 17 Freeze 8 13.
13 Assembling the Podium 6 Notice: Two people are required to safely assemble Pilot X Step 1 Carefully unpack the Pilot X Podium Surface, Podium Pedestal, Podium Wheel Base, Hardware and Assembly Tools. Stage the components on the included foam packaging, or use a padded surface.
17 3 Assembling the Podium Step 4 Insert the Podium Wheel Base onto the Podium Pedestal, making sure the Height Adjustment Foot Pedal is on the same side as the Pop-Out Keyboard. Use the included Hex Driver to secure 4x 4mm bolts as pictured below, being careful not to strip the threads. Optionally, a thread-locking compound may be used to prevent loosening of the bolts over time (not included). Loctite® Threadlocker Blue 242® is a recommended compound.
13 Moving and Adjusting the Podium 8 The Pilot X Podium is adjustable for a variety of usage models. It can be used as a desk, a presentation lectern, a mobile teaching station, and more. Moving the Podium To move the podium, unlock the 4 wheels on the Podium Wheel Base by pulling up on the levers with the top of your foot. Use two hands to slowly and carefully push the podium to the desired location, and re-lock the 4 wheels once in position.
13 Charging the Podium 9 The Pilot X Podium features an internal battery that can charge the tablet while docked or stored in the tablet bay. This dual-charging feature extends the tablet battery life, allowing for up to six hours of use (depending on the usage model). The podium should be charged overnight for sufficient battery life throughout the day. When used alone, the tablet can achieve up to 3 hours of use under standard operating conditions.
13 10 Charging the Tablet The Pilot X Tablet has an internal battery for wireless operation. The tablet can achieve up to 3 hours of standalone use under normal operating conditions. When docked on the podium, the tablet can achieve up to 6 hours of use under normal operating conditions. To conserve battery life, make sure the document camera is folded away when not in use (Page 17).
13 11 Charging the Tablet 2 Charging in the Tablet Storage Bay The Tablet Storage Bay is a convenient and secure place to store and charge the Pilot X tablet overnight. The bay is located on the left side of the podium, and features a dropdown door that is secured by a 3-digit rotational combination lock. Follow these steps when using the Tablet Storage Bay: 1 Unlock the Door The Tablet Storage Bay Combination Lock is located on the left side of the Podium Surface, adjacent to the Tablet Storage Bay.
12 Charging the Tablet 4 Activate Charging Finally, use the Tablet Storage Bay Charging Actuator to enable charging by pushing-in on the lever. The charging actuator is located on the underside of the podium surface, just below the Pullout Keyboard. The Tablet Charging Indicator is located on the upper left corner of the Podium Surface next to the Podium Charging Indicator, and will flash when the tablet is receiving a charge.
13 13 Operating the Tablet Powering-On To power-on the Pilot X Tablet, press and hold the Sleep/Wake Button for approximately 3 seconds, and the “HoverCam Pilot X” boot-up screen will appear. If the tablet does not power-on, ensure that the battery is charged or receiving a charge. Sleep/Wake Button Pilot X Operating the Touchscreen The Pilot X tablet is equipped with a 13.3 inch capacitive multitouch screen.
13 14 Operating the Tablet Internal PC Pilot X comes fully-integrated with an internal PC. No additional computing device is required to operate Pilot X. See the below table for a list of key internal components and their specifications. PC Specifications Operating System Microsoft® Windows® 10 64-bit (license not included) Processor Intel® Core™ M3-7Y30 Display Adapter Intel® HD Graphics 615 Storage 128GB SSD Memory 8GB DDR RAM Blueooth 4.0 WiFi Module Support 802.
13 15 Operating the Tablet Tablet Mode For users who want a more touch-friendly experience, Pilot X can be configured to activate tablet mode when removed from the Magnetic Tablet Dock. While in tablet mode, apps will open in full screen, the start menu will replace the desktop, icon sizes will increase, etc. Tablet mode can also be manually switched on or off within the action center on the taskbar. For more information on tablet mode, visit the Windows® 10 Support Page at www.support.microsoft.
