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TP-1836-EN-V05

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  • Page 1 Quick Start Guide TP-1836-EN-V05...
  • Page 2 Please note that the content in this guide is protected under copyright law. Although every care has been taken in the compilation of this guide, Promethean Limited accepts no responsibility for errors or omissions, or for damages resulting from the use of information contained within the following pages.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction Start Up Controlling the ActivTable Controls Locking the ActivTable Maintenance Troubleshooting More Information Glossary...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    The ActivTable is an interactive learning tool designed for students of all ages. This quick start guide is intended to help teachers and support staff understand the features of the ActivTable. The quick start guide can also be printed from www.PrometheanKB.com. By touching the Training button on the Main Menu screen you can view a copy of this quick start guide, licensing details and Training will provide descriptions for each button on the Main Menu.
  • Page 5 Introduction Connectivity Panels The ActivTable has two connectivity panels installed under the ActivTable, at either end. The Main Connectivity Panel contains. Network USB Connector DVI Connector USB Connector Connector Audio On Button Speaker Microphone Audio Connector Connector Connector The Secondary Connectivity Panel contains.

  • Page 6: Start Up

    Press and hold the On button for 2-3 seconds. The On button changes to Red, then Green, then Blue, then White. The light will then go off briefly before changing to White. The red, green, blue, white light sequence indicates a normal start up of the ActivTable. The button colour after the light goes off indicates the following:...
  • Page 7 Enter the product key then select Next. Personalise Choose a background colour. The ActivTable needs a name so that it can be identified on a network. Enter a name then select Next. Wireless Choose a wireless network, if required, then select Connect.
  • Page 8 Opening the ActivTable software From the Windows ® start screen select ActivTable. The Promethean logo appears on the screen and the ActivTable software launches. The Main Menu screen appears. A ring of buttons in the centre gives you access to sub screens that allow you to begin activities, create activity sessions, create users and groups and alter table settings as well as download new activities.
  • Page 9 Passcode or USB key is required to access the secured screens or function. The default passcode is 1234. Contact your IT department if the code has been changed. The ActivTable is shipped with security disabled. Switching between Windows and the ActivTable To access the Windows operating system touch the Exit button on the Main Menu screen.
  • Page 10 To check your ActivTable software version touch the Settings button on the Main Menu screen then the Software and Security tab. To Check for Updates and for Auto Check to function, your ActivTable must be connected to the internet. If you experience any problems updating, please visit support.prometheanworld.

  • Page 11: Controlling The Activtable

    Controlling the ActivTable The ActivTable is a touch sensitive device. You control the position of buttons and the position and size of tools with a number of gestures as shown below. A large number of tools are available for use in activities or when creating users or user groups, such as the keyboard.
  • Page 12 To return to a previous ring of activities touch the screen and drag towards the centre of the screen. The current ring shrinks and the previous ring of activities appears and becomes the active layer. ActivTable Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 13 Rotating Tools With two fingers touch the areas of the tool that have nothing on it and drag in a circular motion to rotate the tool. The tool can be rotated freely in either direction. ActivTable Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 14 With two fingers touch the areas of the tool that have nothing on it and drag apart or together to enlarge or shrink the tool. Scrolling With a single finger, touch the list or scroll bar and drag to move. ActivTable Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 15 1. Touch and hold down an object for 1-2 seconds and then drag away. 2. Touch the object and drag away from the container. Four outward pointing arrows appear to indicate the object is released from the container. ActivTable Quick Start Guide...

  • Page 16: Controls

    Controls Buttons There are a number of common buttons and windows that appear on the different screens on the ActivTable. The function of these buttons is the same no matter which screen is being viewed. The Main Menu button is located in one corner of the screen and returns you to the Main Menu screen.
  • Page 17 Trash is placed on the screen. All of the items in the Trash can be removed using this method. The padlock button appears in activities where the background can be moved. Touching the button locks the background. Touch the button again to unlock the background so that it can move. ActivTable Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 18 If passcode security has been enabled in Settings then this window appears when you select a screen that is secured or attempt to access a protected function. Touch the numbers to enter the 4 digit passcode. ActivTable Quick Start Guide...

  • Page 19: Locking The Activtable

    When the ActivTable is locked, the Lock the Table button fades in and out at random positions on the screen. Touch the screen to unlock the ActivTable. A dialog window opens prompting you to enter your pass code or plug your USB key into one of the USB ports.

  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    Power Lead Disconnected If the power lead is disconnected the following occurs: The ActivTable emits a steady beeping noise for twenty seconds and the On button flashes Blue. • The user has a further twenty seconds to reconnect the power. The On button continues to flash Blue but does not beep.

  • Page 21: More Information

    Technical Support The Quick Start Guide is available on the ActivTable. Touch the Training button on the Main Menu screen to access. Videos showing how to use the Tools are available in the Activity Tutorials folder in Activities and Applications.

  • Page 22: Glossary

    A button that appears on the sub screens that allows the user to return to the Main Menu screen. Main Menu Screen The first screen that is displayed when the ActivTable is switched on. Also displayed when the Main Menu button is touched.
  • Page 23 A four number code that is entered into a dialog window when passcode security is on in the Settings screen. The dialog window only appears when certain screens or functions are accessed. Power Supply A length of electrical cable with a plug at either end used to connect the ActivTable to the mains electricity supply. Cord QR Code A matrix barcode used to allow quick access to Promethean websites by scanning the code with a suitable device.

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