LED indicator for the Button....................6 Storing Buttons in the InstaShare Dock (purchased separately)........6 Using InstaShare Button Solution ................7 Option 1: Download InstaShare Button App for quick connection & BYOM mode (Recom- mended) ............................7 Connecting the wireless adapter ..................7 Enabling InstaShare Button mode ..................
Introduction InstaShare Button Solution is a wireless screen sharing solution that allows users to display their notebooks or other personal devices to a presentation display without needing to install software or drivers. Your product complies with local wireless regulations and the warranties are valid in the country/region where the product is purchased.
Solid blue • When sharing: The Button is sharing your screen. An error has occurred. Ensure the following: • The InstaShare Button mode is enabled on the board. Blinking red • The Button is correctly paired with your board. • The Button is within 15m (49ft) of the board.
Using InstaShare Button Solution To share content to your BenQ Board from any laptop with InstaShare Button, use one of the options below; • Option 1: Download InstaShare Button App for quick connection & BYOM mode (Recommended) • Option 2: Pair your Button through InstaShare 2 Option 1: Download InstaShare Button App for quick connection &...
> InstaShare Button. InstaShare Button 2. Connect the InstaShare Button to your BenQ Board’s front USB-C port. If a new firmware version is available, you will receive a notification. Follow the steps on screen to update the firmware. 3. Wait for the dialog box to appear then tap OK.
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USB-C 3. Wait for the LED to turn solid green then press the present key. 4. The LED turns blue, and your laptop screen is shared on the BenQ Board. Press on the side of the InstaShare Button to toggle between the full-screen and split-screen...
1. On the BenQ Board, tap > InstaShare Button. 2. Connect the InstaShare Button to your BenQ Board’s front USB-C port. 3. Tap Update Now. The BenQ Board installs the update then displays a confirmation message. 4. Tap Close. You can also run the firmware upgrade tool on a Windows device. See...
Option 2: Pair your Button through InstaShare 2 Connecting the wireless adapter To begin using InstaShare Button, you must first install the wireless adapter to a Wi-Fi slot USB port on your display. It is recommended that you use a USB-A 3.0 port.
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B. Hotspot mode: If your IFP is connected to the Internet via Ethernet, use Hotspot mode to link your Button with the wireless adapter. See Pairing the Button through hotspot details. Internet Hotspot LAN switch Pairing the Button through Wi-Fi 1.
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4. Connect a Button to either a USB Type-C port or USB Type-A port (using the supplied Type-C to Type-A USB adapter) on your display. A setup window will launch. USB-A USB-C RP02 series models and VC01A only support pairing through the USB Type-A port. 5.
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7. Once the pairing process is complete, a confirmation window will appear on the display and the LED on the Button will turn blue. 8. Remove the Button from the display. 9. Repeat the process for additional Buttons. The board can remember up to nine Buttons for easy connection.
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a. Enable Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot. b. Tap Set up Wi-Fi Hotspot, then set Band to 5 GHz. For RP03, set Band 2.4 GHz 3. Launch the InstaShare 2 app on the display. InstaShare 2...
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4. Connect a Button to either a USB Type-C port or USB Type-A port (using the supplied Type-C to Type-A USB adapter) on your display. A setup window will launch. USB-A USB-C RP02 series models and VC01A only support pairing through the USB Type-A port. 5.
To start a presentation: 1. Ensure that your Button has already been paired to the wireless adapter connected to the display. See Pairing your InstaShare Button on page 11 for more information. 2. Launch the InstaShare 2 app on the display.
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4. The LED on the Button will flash green for about 10 seconds. 5. When the LED turns solid green, press the present key to begin presenting. Your personal device’s screen will be shared on the BenQ smart display and the LED on the Button will turn solid blue.
(*Availability varies by model.) Sharing multiple screens Ensure that all Buttons have already been paired to the wireless adapter connected to the display. See Pairing your InstaShare Button on page 11 for more information. 1. Launch the InstaShare 2 app on the display.
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Maximize one window in split-screen mode Users can maximize their screen by pressing the full-screen key on the Button. To return to the split-screen presentation, press the full-screen key again.
Touch back To use touchback, simply tap on the BenQ smart display to control the connected PC. Touchback is only available on Mac & Windows PCs and is not supported during multi-screen sharing.
Upgrading InstaShare Button firmware on Windows device Users may contact BenQ support to get the latest firmware upgrade tool and firmware package. 1. Run the firmware upgrade tool ( ) on a Windows device. 2. Insert the Button into the laptop’s USB Type-C port. A message with the button’s current firmware version will appear.
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