ACTIVboard ACTIVboard Quick Start Guide Quick Start Guide PC and Mac™ US Edition TP-1469-US Issue 6 PC and Mac™ US Edition TP-1469-US Issue 6
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ACTIVboard Quick Start Guide Table of Contents ACTIVboard Quick Start Guide Table of Contents Safety Instructions................................................................ 2 Safety Instructions................................................................ 2 Safety Notices ................................................................. 2 Safety Notices ................................................................. 2 Compliance..............................................................
ACTIVboard Quick Start Guide ACTIVboard Quick Start Guide Safety Instructions Safety Instructions This ACTIV system is supplied with a universal voltage input Power Supply Unit (PSU) branded "ACTIVboard" type number FW7400/06. This is the only approved type of PSU for use with a ACTIV system. Do not connect any other PSU to the ACTIV system. This ACTIV system is supplied with a universal voltage input Power Supply Unit (PSU) branded "ACTIVboard" type number FW7400/06.
ACTIVboard Quick Start Guide Your LCD projector emits a beam of concentrated light. Avoid looking directly into the beam. While working at the ACTIVboard, try to face away from the projector where it is practical to do so. When facing your class, always stand outside the projected beam. Before cleaning the air filters, ensure that the equipment is switched off and cooled down to an appropriate temperature. ACTIVboard Quick Start Guide Your LCD projector emits a beam of concentrated light.
ACTIVboard Quick Start Guide ACTIVboard Quick Start Guide Compliance Compliance This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2.
ACTIVboard Quick Start Guide For More Information ACTIVboard Quick Start Guide For More Information For more information about ACTIV products, consult the documentation which can be found on the Product CD. For more information about ACTIV products, consult the documentation which can be found on the Product CD. Technical Support Technical Support Telephone: 678 762-1500 Telephone: 678 762-1500 Email: support@us.prometheanworld.com Email: support@us.prometheanworld.com Web: www.prometheanworld.
ACTIVboard Quick Start Guide ACTIVboard Quick Start Guide 1. Installing the Software Promethean recommends that you read the User Guides supplied on the CD for full information about the ACTIVboard system. Promethean recommends that you read the User Guides supplied on the CD for full information about the ACTIVboard system. Windows users with USB connection, refer to the USB Getting Started Guide for information about installing the drivers.
ACTIVboard Quick Start Guide 2. Prepare the ACTIVboard ACTIVboard Quick Start Guide 2. Prepare the ACTIVboard Install software before connecting the board Install software before connecting the board Serial Connection Serial Connection a. Mount the ACTIVboard as described in the User Guide and as detailed in the supplied drawing TP 1443. a. Mount the ACTIVboard as described in the User Guide and as detailed in the supplied drawing TP 1443. b.
ACTIVboard Quick Start Guide ACTIVboard Quick Start Guide USB Connection USB Connection a. Mount the ACTIVboard as described in the User guide and as detailed in the supplied drawing TP 1443. a. Mount the ACTIVboard as described in the User guide and as detailed in the supplied drawing TP 1443. b. Attach one end of the USB cable to the USB socket on the panel, located on the rear top right-hand corner of the ACTIVboard. Attach the other end of the USB cable to a free USB port on your computer. b.
ACTIVboard Quick Start Guide Connection enabled via Bluetooth Wireless Technology ACTIVboard Quick Start Guide Connection enabled via Bluetooth Wireless Technology The minimum Operating System requirements for connectivity with Bluetooth wireless technology are: The minimum Operating System requirements for connectivity with Bluetooth wireless technology are: • Windows XP SP2 or later. • Windows XP SP2 or later. • Macintosh OSX 10.4 or later. • Macintosh OSX 10.4 or later. a.
ACTIVboard Quick Start Guide ACTIVboard Quick Start Guide Note about the latching connector Note about the latching connector Do not bend or twist the latching connector when connecting or disconnecting the cable into the panel, located at the rear of the ACTIVboard. The ACTIVboard may not work properly if the contacts inside the connector become damaged.
ACTIVboard Quick Start Guide 3. Prepare the ACTIVboard for Bluetooth Connectivity ACTIVboard Quick Start Guide 3. Prepare the ACTIVboard for Bluetooth Connectivity If you are using a recommended Bluetooth adaptor make sure the adaptor is plugged in before you begin. If you are using a recommended Bluetooth adaptor make sure the adaptor is plugged in before you begin. If your computer has built in Bluetooth capability, make sure that it is turned on.
ACTIVboard Quick Start Guide ACTIVboard Quick Start Guide h. The wizard will display a list of all the devices it has found. Select the proACTIV icon. h. The wizard will display a list of all the devices it has found. Select the proACTIV icon. i. Click Next. i. Click Next. j. The wizard asks ‘Do you need to add a passkey to your device?’. j. The wizard asks ‘Do you need to add a passkey to your device?’. Select Let me choose my own passkey. Select Let me choose my own passkey. k.
ACTIVboard Quick Start Guide m. Your computer is now paired to the ACTIVboard. If the COM port number is greater than 8, the ACTIVdriver will not work. To allocate a number between 1 and 8, follow these steps: ACTIVboard Quick Start Guide m. Your computer is now paired to the ACTIVboard. If the COM port number is greater than 8, the ACTIVdriver will not work. To allocate a number between 1 and 8, follow these steps: a. On your desktop, right-click on My Computer. a.
ACTIVboard Quick Start Guide ACTIVboard Quick Start Guide Start the ACTIVdriver Start the ACTIVdriver a. Right click on the ACTIVcontrol icon, located in the taskbar and select Configure. The ACTIVcontrol window will open. a. Right click on the ACTIVcontrol icon, located in the taskbar and select Configure. The ACTIVcontrol window will open. b. From the list, select the COM port which has been assigned to the Bluetooth connection. b.
ACTIVboard Quick Start Guide Name the ACTIVboard. ACTIVboard Quick Start Guide Name the ACTIVboard. a. Make sure your computer is connected to the ACTIVboard using Bluetooth. a. Make sure your computer is connected to the ACTIVboard using Bluetooth. b. Start ACTIVstudio or ACTIVprimary. b. Start ACTIVstudio or ACTIVprimary. c. From the main menu, select Name Bluetooth Board. c. From the main menu, select Name Bluetooth Board. d. Type the name of your ACTIVboard in the box. d.
ACTIVboard Quick Start Guide ACTIVboard Quick Start Guide On a Macintosh Computer On a Macintosh Computer The following instructions are for Tiger OSX 10.4 only. Set up the device The following instructions are for Tiger OSX 10.4 only. Set up the device a. Click on the Bluetooth Icon in the top menu bar, and select Set up Bluetooth Device…. a. Click on the Bluetooth Icon in the top menu bar, and select Set up Bluetooth Device…. b. The Bluetooth Setup Assistant window will open. Click Continue.
ACTIVboard Quick Start Guide ACTIVboard Quick Start Guide When the connection is setup correctly, the board will stay in wireless mode. When you restart your Mac in range of the board, it will automatically reconnect and you will have wireless interaction. When the connection is setup correctly, the board will stay in wireless mode. When you restart your Mac in range of the board, it will automatically reconnect and you will have wireless interaction.
ACTIVboard Quick Start Guide ACTIVboard Quick Start Guide 4. Calibrate the ACTIVboard The projected image needs to be aligned with the computer screen image (orthographic correction). 4. Calibrate the ACTIVboard The projected image needs to be aligned with the computer screen image (orthographic correction). a. Ensure the projected image fits within the edge strip on the ACTIVboard a. Ensure the projected image fits within the edge strip on the ACTIVboard b.
ACTIVboard Quick Start Guide 5. Launch the Software 5. Launch the Software On a Windows Based Computer a. ACTIVboard Quick Start Guide Double click on the program icon on your desktop. On a Windows Based Computer a. or Double click on the program icon on your desktop. or b. Click on the Start > Programs > ACTIV Software group. b. Click on the Start > Programs > ACTIV Software group. c. Within the ACTIV Software group, select the ACTIVprimary2 or ACTIVstudio2 program group. c.
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