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FieldView Device Version 3 User Guide TANDBERG FieldView™ delivers the most innovative solution in mobile video collaboration. Featuring integrated wireless LAN, high resolution video and audio and the ability to collaborate via instant on-screen annotation— it’s the next best thing to having your experts on the scene.
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See the GNU General Public License for more details. About this document: All rights reserved. This document contains information that is proprietary to TANDBERG. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form, or by any means, electronically, mechanically, by photocopying, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of TANDBERG.
CD of user guides, end user license, copyright, and FieldView Application • software Safety and regulatory information. • For information on additional accessories or for updated FieldView Device documentation, consult the TANDBERG website at http://www.tandberg.com/. TANDBERG FieldView Device User Guide FieldView Application...
D14041.02 January 2008 1.3. Parts of the FieldView Device 1 – Streaming on/off 6 – Light 2 – Still image capture 7 – Camera lens 3 – Microphone 8 – SD memory card slot 4 - LED indicators 9 – External power connector 5 –...
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D14041.02 January 2008 1.3.2. Navigation Pad Buttons These context-sensitive buttons control audio volume, microphone mute and the front light. They also function as command buttons and directional buttons for the menus. Button Function Start or accept call (Send) End a call or reject an incoming call...
D14041.02 January 2008 FieldView Device Basic Operation 2.1. Charging the Battery New batteries should be charged prior to first use. To do this, plug in the external power adapter and allow the battery to charge until the orange battery indicator extinguishes (up to eight hours). The internal battery charger will shut itself off to prevent overcharging once the battery is fully charged.
D14041.02 January 2008 TANDBERG FieldView Device User Guide 2.3. Calibrating the Integrated Touch Panel The Viewfinder display on the back of the FieldView Device includes an integrated touch panel designed for use with the stylus that has been included with the FieldView Device. The Viewfinder touch panel allows control of many FieldView Device features, including menu selection, configuration, text entry (via on screen keyboard) and on screen button selection.
D14041.02 January 2008 2.4. Turning Power On or Off There are three power modes: On, Off and Standby 2.4.1. Power On Mode Press and release the Power button to turn the FieldView Device on. When you first turn the camera on, you may be required to log in, and a touch panel calibration screen may appear.
D14041.02 January 2008 2.5. Logging On & Off 2.5.1. Logging on If your site requires a login, you will be prompted with a Login screen, as shown to the right. See your site administrator for user name and password. If the FieldView Device has not been configured, use the default user name and password.
D14041.02 January 2008 Answering & Initiating Calls The FieldView Device Operator can either: Call a FieldView Application software client user, or • Answer an incoming call from a FieldView Application software client user. • Use the Send and End buttons on the Navigation pad to start and end calls, similar to the keys on a mobile phone.
D14041.02 January 2008 TANDBERG FieldView Device User Guide 3.5. VoIP Telephone Communication For conversation, the FieldView Device can operate using its built-in microphone and speaker, or a headset: Speaker phone. If a headset is not attached, the FieldView Device operates as a speaker phone using a built-in omni-directional microphone and speaker.
D14041.02 January 2008 Audio/Video (AV) Functions Once a call is connected, the FieldView Device can send an AV media stream to the FieldView Application software client. 4.1. Turning the Video Stream On or Off To start streaming real-time video to the FieldView Application software client, press the green Stream button on the top of the FieldView Device.
D14041.02 January 2008 4.5. Adjusting Zoom Levels To adjust zoom levels, use the zoom buttons located above the Navigation pad on the back of the FieldView Device. To adjust the zoom one step at a time, press and release the Minus (–) •...
D14041.02 January 2008 4.7. Telestration (Drawing Lines on the Viewfinder) Telestration permits the FieldView Device Operator or the FieldView Application software client user to draw freehand lines on a still image or live media stream using the stylus. Telestration markings appear on both the Operator’s and the FieldView Application software client display.
D14041.02 January 2008 4.10.1 Recording a video To record a video: 1. Press the Record button on the back of the FieldView Device. The message “Please wait – record is starting” appears briefly. The Record icon in the top right of the viewfinder appears when recording starts.
D14041.02 January 2008 Viewfinder Features & Display Modes The display on the back of the FieldView Device functions as a camera viewfinder. By default, it shows what the lens at the front of the FieldView Device is viewing, but it can also provide status information and menus.
D14041.02 January 2008 Menus The FieldView Device has a menu system that allows Operators to check and update system settings, view status, access the directory or sign out from the FieldView Device. Note that system configuration and other setup tasks are usually performed by your site administrator and are described in the System Administration manual.
D14041.02 January 2008 6.2. Checking Status The Main Menu offers a number of options for checking status, as shown at right. To view status information: 1. Starting from the default Viewfinder display, press the Display button three times to display the Main Menu.
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D14041.02 January 2008 The snapshot and recording file names are based on their media type, a serial number, the source, and a version number. File names use the convention: media_serial#_source_version#.extension where: media is either IMG for a snapshot or REC for a recording •...
D14041.02 January 2008 To end still image display: Press the Capture button. Tap the Camera icon at the top of the screen. The Still Image Details screen appears. End Still Image Display. To share an image: Make a call to a FieldView Application.
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D14041.02 January 2008 Configuration Options Provided SNMP Options to configure the FieldView Device for management by FieldView Management Suite (FMS). Time Follow on-screen instructions to adjust time and date settings. Version FieldView Device version and copyright information. Software updates may also be done from this screen (consult the System Administrator’s Guide).
D14041.02 January 2008 Icons Some options or operating conditions cause notification icons to appear on the screen. Many of the icons are touch sensitive—tap the icon with the stylus to view a pop-up message or status screen. For example, tapping the battery warning icon will provide a status screen showing more detailed battery status.
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D14041.02 January 2008 Icon Description Optical Zoom Illumination is off Illumination is on Process successful (e.g. software update complete) TANDBERG Icon Description Record active Media stream error Telestration icon (tap icon to open the Telestration menu) FieldView Device User Guide...
D14041.02 January 2008 Maintaining the FieldView Device Follow the guidelines below to ensure the FieldView Device remains in good working order: 8.1. General Recommendations Do not expose the FieldView Device to dust, rain or moisture. • Protect the FieldView Device from temperature extremes (e.g. Do not leave it •...
D14041.02 January 2008 Technical Specifications yStem rchitecture High performance, multiprocessor • architecture optimized for real- time multimedia processing and communications in a handheld form factor Microsoft WinCE 5.0 • SIP-based session control • Windows-based PC Client allowing • for easy call initiation and camera...
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They will determine whether the problem exists within the network infrastructure or the FieldView Device equipment and will contact TANDBERG Support. See page 2 for TANDBERG contact information. 10. Safety & Regulatory Information General Do not attempt to service this •...
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20 cm. Warning: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by TANDBERG could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. U8 06 10 61052 001...