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Lifesize Share™
Getting Started:
Instructions for setting up your Lifesize Share
Set up video (English)
Quick Reference Card
Admin functions:
Account management for control of all of the Lifesize Share devices on your network
Directly connect to any video conferencing system
Provides a secure, separate wireless access point for guests
User functions:
Share a file or stream video from your laptop, tablet, or mobile phone
Share your screen — presentations, documents and more
Share online media — video and audio
Multiuser sharing queue lets you quickly change presenters
Visit Lifesize Share Overview for more information.
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- Page 1 Lifesize Share™ Getting Started: Instructions for setting up your Lifesize Share Set up video (English) Quick Reference Card Admin functions: Account management for control of all of the Lifesize Share devices on your network Directly connect to any video conferencing system Provides a secure, separate wireless access point for guests User functions: Share a file or stream video from your laptop, tablet, or mobile phone Share your screen — presentations, documents and more Share online media — video and audio Multiuser sharing queue lets you quickly change presenters Visit Lifesize Share Overview for more information.
- Page 2 Getting started for admins Install Lifesize Share with Lifesize Icon Optional - Wireless setup of Lifesize Share with Lifesize Icon Install Lifesize Share with a display Install Lifesize Share with Lifesize Icon 1. Connect the Lifesize Share to the included HDMI cable and to your Lifesize Icon system's HDMI input for presentation (marked with the image of a computer). 2. Insert the included ethernet network cable into the network port on the Lifesize Share. Insert the opposite end of the network cable into an active port on your network. NOTE: If the network port to which you connected your Lifesize Share has DHCP disabled then you will need to connect it to a WiFi network to complete registration. See Initial setup of the Lifesize Share device wireless instructions. 3. Insert the included power adapter cable into the power port on the back of the Lifesize Share and plug the power adapter into a power outlet. 4. Make sure your Lifesize Icon and the display it is attached to are both turned on. 5. Open a web browser on your computer and follow the onscreen instructions to the web page shown to finish setting up your Lifesize Share. 6. Click Sign Up to begin the registration process for a Lifesize Share account. 1. Enter your email and a password. 2. Click Sign up. An email is sent to the email address you entered. 3. Enter the verification code that was emailed to you. 4. Click Confirm Account. 5. Enter an Account Name. For example, lifesizeshare.com. This is the URL to access the device. 6. Optional: Enter a CNAME. 7. Click Save. You can change the account settings by clicking Admin Settings from the device list page.
- Page 3 5. Open a web browser on your computer and visit http://lifesize.share. 6. Follow the instructions to connect the Lifesize Share to a WiFi network and restart. 7. Follow the onscreen instructions and visit the displayed URL. 8. Click Sign Up to begin the registration process for a Lifesize Share account. 1. Enter your email and a password. 2. Click Sign up. An email is sent to the email address you entered. 3. Enter the verification code that was emailed to you. 4. Click Confirm Account. 5. Enter an Account Name. For example, lifesizeshare.com. This is the URL to access the device. 6. Optional: Enter a CNAME. 7. Click Save. You can change the account settings by clicking Admin Settings from the device list page. 9. Name your device and click Save. The device is now registered. Click Continue to get started with the device. NOTE: Lifesize recommends giving your Lifesize Share device the same name as the room in which it is installed. NOTE: The upper lefthand corner displays the IP Address and the serial number of the Lifesize Share device at first setup; it displays the Device Name and the Account Name after it is registered. Install Lifesize Share with a display 1. Connect the Lifesize Share to the included HDMI cable and to your display's HDMI input 2. Insert the included ethernet network cable into the network port on the Lifesize Share. Insert the opposite end of the network cable into an active port on your network. NOTE: If the network port to which you connected your Lifesize Share has DHCP disabled then you will need to connect it to a WiFi network to complete registration. See Initial setup of the Lifesize Share device wireless instructions. 3. Insert the included power adapter cable into the power port on the back of the Lifesize Share and plug the power adapter into a power outlet. 4. Make sure your Lifesize Icon and the display it is attached to are both turned on.
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Page 4: Admin Functions
Admin functions Edit Lifesize Share account settings To edit an account, you must be signed in as an Admin. 1. To modify the Lifesize Share account settings, click Admin settings and make the desired changes to the Account Name or CNAME (optional). 2. Click Save when you have finished making your changes. Modify a Lifesize Share When you have completed registering your Lifesize Share, you can modify any or all of the device settings. To edit a device, you must be signed in as an Admin. 1. Select a Lifesize Share from the device list. 2. Click the beside the device name and the Lifesize Share Device Setup window opens. 3. Edit or leave the following as is: Device name Code Policy: Ask every time, Ask only once, Ask every 30 days, Never ask. This refers to how often the pairing code needs to be entered when connecting to the device. Frame Rate: 30 or 60 frames per second (FPS). Display Timeout (minutes): default (10 seconds),5, 10, 15, 30, 45, 60, Never. Sets the time for how long until the display goes to sleep. Enable Overscan: Overscan is disabled by default. Enabling Overscan may cause the proportions of an image to not match the proportions of the screen where the image is displayed. Enable Airplay: AirPlay is disabled by default. Enabling AirPlay allows you to share your screen from Apple® devices. Enable/Disable Wireless. Enabling allows you to connect Lifesize Share to a WiFi network or configure a wireless access point for guests. Wireless Mode. NOTE: When in wireless access point mode, Lifesize Share transmits on channel 6. Connect to wireless network – select your network from the available options. Broadcast open – allows access to the corporate network. Broadcast internet only – allows internet access through the network the device creates. Broadcast Share only – only share to the device, no internet access. SSID If connecting to an existing network, select the SSID. If creating a separate wireless access point, assign an SSID name. Use Password (for a wireless network) If yes, assign a Passphrase. 4. Click Submit. From this screen, you can use the following for troubleshooting: Reboot device, Send device logs to support and Create reverse SSH tunnel for support access. NOTE: Selecting any of these options automatically starts the action. Delete a Lifesize Share To delete a Lifesize Share, you must be signed in as an Admin. -
Page 5: User Functions
User functions Lifesize Share device supports the following browsers and operating systems: Mac OSX – Google Chrome™, Safari® Windows — Google Chrome, Internet Explorer® 11, Microsoft Edge iOS — Safari Android™ — Google Chrome Sharing your screen is only available on desktop with Google Chrome and the Lifesize Screen Share and Scheduler Chrome Extension. Use the Lifesize Share device as a guest Using your laptop or mobile phone, find the Wireless Network SSID Name, and enter the password. You can now use the Lifesize Share device. Use the Lifesize Share device 1. Open a web browser and go to the URL provided by your company (for example, lifesizeshare.com or share.company.com). 2. Click the device name and then click . The device attempts ultrasonic connection. NOTE: Your microphone must be on for ultrasonic pairing. Ultrasonic pairing only works with Google Chrome and the Lifesize Screen Share and Scheduler Chrome Extension. 3. If ultrasonic connections fail, enter the pairing code displayed onscreen and click Pair. The code disappears after 30 seconds; click Resend Code to refresh the screen. NOTE: You may need to increase the volume on Lifesize Phone™ HD for ultrasonic pairing to work correctly. Screen sharing To share your screen using Share your screen: NOTE: Share your screen only works if you are using Google Chrome with the Lifesize Chrome Extension. If you have not installed the Lifesize Chrome Extension, you will be prompted to do so the first time you share. 1. Click Share your screen. 2. Select which screen you want to share: Your entire screen Application window. NOTE: We recommend setting your window to full screen before sharing an application. Google Chrome tab 3. Click Share. 4. Click Stop Sharing or close your browser to stop sharing. To share your screen using Apple AirPlay (shares your full screen): 1. Click the AirPlay icon on the right side of your Mac menu. - Page 6 Support page on the Lifesize website. © 2018 Lifesize, Inc. All rights reserved. Information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Lifesize and the Lifesize logo are registered trademarks of Lifesize, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. LifesizeShareHelp1118...