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Operating Instructions For safe and correct use, be sure to read Safety Information separately provided before using the machine.
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Introduction This manual contains detailed instructions and notes on the operation and use of this machine. For your safety and benefit, read this manual carefully before using the machine. Keep this manual in a handy place for quick reference. For safe and correct use, be sure to read the Safety Information in "Read This First" before using the machine.
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Admin Password / Lock Screen PIN The configuration screen for the Admin Mode Password, and Lock screen Password appears when the machine's power is turned on for the first time or when the machine's settings are restored to the factory defaults. Make sure that each password and PIN are configured.
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How to Read This Manual Symbols This manual uses the following symbols: Indicates points to pay attention to when using the software. Be sure to read these explanations. Indicates supplementary information that you may find helpful, but not essential to completing a task.
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The manufacturer shall not be responsible for any damage or expense that might result from the use of parts other than genuine parts from the manufacturer with your office products. Two kinds of size notation are employed in this manual.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ........................... 1 Admin Password / Lock Screen PIN..................2 How to Read This Manual ...................... 3 Symbols ..........................3 Disclaimer .......................... 3 Notes ..........................3 1. Overview Things You Can Do with the Machine .................. 11 When using the machine for the first time ................
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Changing the Displayed Pages ..................88 Change the Displayed Page by Selecting from Thumbnails ........... 88 Deleting a Page ........................ 89 Exporting Pages ....................... 91 Changing the Background....................93 Operating a File ........................96 Creating a New Page ......................96 Saving Pages ........................
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Setting object recognition ..................... 140 Saving ..........................141 3. Sharing the Screen with EShare About EShare ........................143 Operating Environments ....................144 Start Screen Sharing ......................147 Sharing by Using TV Mirror/Mirroring ................147 Sharing by Using WebCast ..................... 148 Sharing by using AirPlay ....................
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6. Managing Apps Adding an App ........................167 Adding a Shortcut to the Home Screen ................. 168 Removing Shortcuts from the Home Screen ..............168 Deleting an App ......................168 7. Connecting Devices Connecting an External Device ..................169 Connecting Audio/Video Signals ................... 169 Connecting the Digital Inputs ..................
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When Using the System as a Monitor ................193 Others ..........................194 10. Appendix Maintenance ........................195 Cleaning the Display ...................... 195 List of the Functions and Commands Controlled by the RS-232C Terminal ....196 Specifications........................199 Information for Copyright of Software included in the Machine ........204 Trademarks ........................
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1. Overview This chapter provides an overview of the whiteboard function of the machine. It also explains how to view the screen. Things You Can Do with the Machine You can use this machine in a variety of ways to fit your needs.
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1. Overview Use a Whiteboard You can use your finger or a pen to write letters, shapes, etc., on the whiteboard. In addition to drawing freehand lines, you can also enter figures. See page 51 "Smooth Pen Input". Operate pages You can add pages to the whiteboard and switch between pages to write, draw, or edit written contents.
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Things You Can Do with the Machine Display a page on a smart device By displaying a QR code on this machine and scanning it with a smart device, you can display the content displayed on this machine on a smart device or other device. See page 101 "Sharing Pages with a Smart Device".
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1. Overview Write on screens other than the whiteboard app You can write text on the screen of an external device connected to this machine, the display screen of a document file, or the screen of an app such as a web page. You can also capture a screen image and paste it onto a whiteboard page.
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When using the machine for the first time When using the machine for the first time When using the machine for the first time, the settings screen will appear after you turn ON the power. Follow the instructions displayed on the screen to complete the setup. 1.
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1. Overview 3. Touch [Start]. 4. Touch the Wi-Fi network you want to use. If you want to add a Wi-Fi network, touch [Add Network] and setup a new Wi-Fi network.If you want to set the Wi-Fi network later, touching [Set up offline] skips Wi- Fi setup and enables you to perform setup offline.
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When using the machine for the first time 5. Set the date and time, and then touch [Next]. If you set up a Wi-Fi network in step 4, the date and time are set automatically. 6. When "Google services" appears, touch [More] and read all of the content on the screen.
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1. Overview 7. Make changes if necessary, and then touch [Accept]. 8. Enter a screen lock PIN, and then touch [Next]. You can set a gesture or password instead of a PIN. If you want to set a gesture or password, touch [Screen Lock options] and enter a gesture or password.
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When using the machine for the first time 9. When the re-entry screen appears, re-enter the PIN, gesture, or password that you entered in step 8, and then touch [Next]. If you skipped the setup in step 8, the confirmation screen appears. Touch [Skip]. 10.
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1. Overview How to Use the Home Screen 1. Side Toolbar menu Displays the Side Toolbar menu. This button is always visible on both the left and right sides of the screen, and you can view the Side Toolbar menu from any screen. In the factory default settings, the Side Toolbar is not displayed.
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How to Use the Home Screen 7. Pre-installed Google Apps You can use Google apps pre-installed in Android. 8. Google Play Store You can access Google Play Store. To use Google Play Store, you need to have a Google account. 9.
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1. Overview Icon displayed in the side toolbar menu When you touch [Tool bar] in the Quick Settings on an Android device, the Side Toolbar appears. To display the toolbar, touch or displayed on either side of the screen. If you do not operate the side tool bar menu for five seconds or more, it will be hidden. In that case, touch the side tool bar to appear the side tool bar menu.
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How to Use the Home Screen Icon description Icon Description Displays the favorite input source Displays the home screen Used to return to the previous menu or to end the active app Displays apps that are running; this can be used to switch apps. Launches the annotation Launches the whiteboard app Displays the other icons...
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1. Overview Icon Description Displays the timer Launches the calculator Displays the stopwatch Stops the screen Turns off the screen and plays only the audio Displays the volume bar and the brightness bar Locks the screen "Apps" Tab Displays the installed app's icon Icon displayed in the floating bar menu On the home screen or any of the app screens, touch and hold any location with two fingers for about three seconds to display the floating bar menu.
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How to Use the Home Screen In that case, touch the floating bar to appear the floating bar menu. Icon description "Source" tab Icon Description HDMI 1 (HDMI input) port on the back side HDMI 2 (HDMI input) port on the back side HDMI (HDMI input) port on the front side Type-C (USB Type-C) port on the front side Type-C (USB Type-C) port on the back side...
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1. Overview Icon Description Launches the whiteboard app Capture the screen Stops the screen Displays the stopwatch Displays the volume bar and the brightness bar Used to return to the previous menu or to end the active app Displays the timer "Apps"...
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How to Use the Home Screen Icons displayed on the Android navigation bar The Android navigation bar is displayed at the lower right of this machine's home screen. Icon Description Used to return to the previous screen. Displays the home screen Long-pressing starts Google Assistant.
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1. Overview Operating the Screen You can use the pen or your fingers to operate the screen. To select an icon or button, touch the item you want to use with the pen nib or your finger. When operating a computer from the machine, you can perform a single-click by touching the screen once or a double-click by touching the same location twice.
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Operating the Screen Using gestures to operate the home screen Use one finger to operate. Gesture Screen display Swipe upward Displays a list of installed apps Swipe downward Displays Android Quick Settings Swipe to the left Displays Google Discover Swipe to the right...
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1. Overview About Pre-installed Apps The following apps are pre-installed in this machine: • To use the Google Play Store, you need to log in with a Google account. • If there is any problem in the behavior of third-party apps, please contact the application providers directly.
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About Pre-installed Apps Used to open Google Calendar • Files by Google Used to manage the files stored on the machine See page 163 "Managing Files". • EShare See page 143 "Sharing the Screen with EShare". • Browser Displays a web page This manual describes how to operate the device, focusing mainly on operations using the whiteboard app.
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1. Overview Remote Control Usage Tips • Do not put the remote control in the direct heat, humidity, and avoid fire. • Do not drop the remote control, as doing so may cause the remote control to malfunction. • Confirm there is no object between the remote control and the remote control sensor of the machine.
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Remote Control Usage Tips source, readjust the angle of the display or operate the remote control from a location closer to display’s remote control sensor window. 1. Max. 7 m (Approx. 23.0 feet)
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1. Overview Inserting a USB Flash Memory Device You can save the pages that are created on the machine to a USB flash memory device, or load files from a USB flash memory device. To use this feature, insert a USB flash memory device into the machine using the following procedure.
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Change in the Power State Change in the Power State Power modes and the corresponding states of the machine Power mode Main power Screen Touch panel Indicator Power-off mode Stopped Disabled Standby mode / Stopped Disabled Lit in red Networked Standby mode Power-on mode Running...
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1. Overview • Sending an HDMI CEC command • Self-timer • Wake on LAN (when Wake on LAN is enabled) • Detecting a signal 4. Performing any of the following operations: • Long-pressing the power button • Long-pressing the power button on the remote control •...
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2. Using a Whiteboard This chapter explains the basic operations such as writing on the display, operations of pages, and how to save displayed on the screen. Starting the Whiteboard App 1. On the home screen, touch the icon of the whiteboard app. The whiteboard app starts.
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2. Using a Whiteboard Icons displayed on the Whiteboard screen 1. Left Area Icon Description Displays the various settings for the whiteboard page 42 "Configuring the Initial Settings" Displays a file menu The following icons appear in the sub-menu. • Open Opens a saved page •...
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Starting the Whiteboard App Icon Description Scan the QR code with your smart device to see what you have written. • The machine must be connected to the network. • When "Encryption" is enabled, a 4-digit password is displayed. The password is required when you use a smart device to access the whiteboard.
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2. Using a Whiteboard Icon Description • page 63 "Enlarging, Reducing, or Moving Written Content" • page 66 "Copying" • page 68 "Searching the Internet" • page 69 "Cutting" • page 72 "Changing the order of overlapping content" • page 74 "Locking" •...
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Starting the Whiteboard App Icon Description • page 106 "Other Functions" 3 Right Area Icon Description Creates a new page The maximum pages allowed is 299. • page 87 "Adding a Page" Displays the background settings for pages You can change the background color and pattern. Quits the whiteboard app You can perform page operations.
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2. Using a Whiteboard Basic Operations Operation by the Touch Pen or Your Fingers • Handwritten entry • Shapes entry • Erase/Reduce/Enlarge/Move • Cut/Copy/Paste • Changing the display magnification/moving the display area Operation by the Touch Pen or Your Fingers or Palm •...
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Basic Operations Object Input method How to use the tools recognition • Input with your pen is recognized as a handwritten entry or as a small eraser. • Touching with the palm of your hand is recognized as an eraser (100pt). •...
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2. Using a Whiteboard Changing the object recognition setting 1. Touch 2. If you are using only your pen for input, choose "Write with Fine Pen only". To disable object recognition, turn off the "Object Recognition" toggle switch. Selecting the language to be recognized in handwritten entry Select the language to be recognized when you use the AI pen for your handwritten entry.
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Basic Operations 1. Touch 2. Touch [Handwriting recognition]. The language currently selected is displayed under "Handwriting recognition".
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2. Using a Whiteboard 3. To change the language, touch 4. Touch to select a language from the list. Configuring the initial settings of the tools Configure the initial settings for the backgrounds, text, Smooth Pen, highlighter, and eraser. The settings configured here are saved when you turn off the power. 1.
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Basic Operations 2. Touch [Default Settings]. 3. Touch an item to configure its initial settings. For the background, see page 47 "Configuring the initial settings for the background". For text, see page 48 "Configuring the initial settings for text". For Smooth Pen, see page 48 "Configuring the initial settings for Smooth Pen". For the highlighter, see page 49 "Configuring the initial settings for the highlighter".
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2. Using a Whiteboard 2. Pattern Select a pattern Configuring the initial settings for text You can configure the initial settings for the text color and font size. In the factory default settings, the color is set to white, and the font size is set to 40pt. 1.
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Basic Operations 1. Color Selects the color for the lines drawn 2. Thickness Adjusts the thickness for the lines drawn Moving the slider to the left makes the line thinner; moving the slider to the right makes the line thicker. Configuring the initial settings for the highlighter Configure the initial settings for the Highlighter.
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2. Using a Whiteboard 1. Color Selects the color of the lines drawn 2. Opacity Adjust the line opacity to an opacity between 0 and 100%. Moving the slider to the left increases the opacity; moving the slider to the right decreases the opacity.
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Basic Operations Smooth Pen Input Write text or draw figures using your fingers or touch pen. • When writing is done by multiple users at the same time, be sure to enable multiple user writing before doing so. If multiple users are writing at the same time when enabling single-user writing, unintended actions such as enlargement or movement can occur.
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2. Using a Whiteboard 2. Pen 2 Changes the thickness of the lines drawn depending on the pressure placed on the pen tip 3. Thickness Adjusts the thickness of the drawn lines 4. Color Selects the color of drawn lines 3.
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Basic Operations 2. Select the color that you want to use in the color chart. 3. Write with the selected color. Highlighter Input Draw semi-transparent lines with your pen. • When writing is done by multiple users at the same time, be sure to enable multiple user writing before doing so.
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2. Using a Whiteboard 1. Touch The icon changes to , indicating that it is ready to write. 2. The writing settings appears. 1. Thickness Adjust the thickness of the lines drawn 2. Opacity Adjust the opacity of the lines drawn 3.
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Basic Operations 5. Select the color if necessary. 6. Touch and move the pen on the screen. Selecting a color from the color chart 1. Touch the color chart icon. The color chart appears. 2. Select the color that you want to use in the color chart.
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2. Using a Whiteboard 3. Write with the selected color. AI Pen Input Write text or draw figures using the AI pen. AI automatically determines what is handwritten and converts it to text or figures. • When writing is done by multiple users at the same time, be sure to enable multiple user writing before doing so.
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Basic Operations 2. AI pen for figures Converts what is drawn into figures; these figures are converted to circles, squares, triangles, straight lines, or arrows. 3. Color Selects the color of drawn lines 3. Select the pen nib type from the writing settings. 4.
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2. Using a Whiteboard 2. Select the color that you want to use in the color chart. 3. Write with the selected color. Inserting Shapes You can insert a shape by selecting one from the list. 1. Touch The icon changes to , indicating that it is ready to insert a shape.
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Basic Operations 2. The writing settings appears. 1. Shapes Select a shape to insert 2. Color (Line) Select the color of shape lines 3. Color (Fill) Select the color of shape fill 4. Select a shape to insert. This section explains how to insert a shape and the following operations after inserting a shape: Inserting Touch the pen to the screen to insert the selected stamp at the touched location.
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2. Using a Whiteboard Selecting a Selection Area You can select a selection area for selecting multiple text entries and figures at once. 1. Touch 2. Touch and drag across the screen until the text and figures that you want to select are inside the box.
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Basic Operations Icon Description Uses Google Images to search for a selected text entry or figure Copies the selected text and figures Cuts the selected text and figures Brings the selected text or figure to the front Sends the selected text or figure to the back Locks the selected text and figures Adds the selected text and figures to the meeting minutes Deletes the selected text and figures...
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2. Using a Whiteboard 1. Touch 2. Enclose the written content that you want to rotate to select it. The written content within the enclosed area is selected. 3. Touch , and then drag the pen nib around as if you were drawing a circle.
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Basic Operations 4. Touch any area other than the selected written content. The selection is cleared. Enlarging, Reducing, or Moving Written Content You can enlarge, reduce, or move written content after selecting it. Selecting the written content 1. Touch...
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2. Using a Whiteboard 2. Enclose the written content that you want to enlarge or reduce. The written content within the enclosed area is selected. Enlarging or reducing the written content 1. Touch the screen with two fingers and spread or pinch them together. Alternatively, you can resize the content by touching and dragging at any one of the four corners of the selected area.
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Basic Operations 2. Touch any area other than the selected written content. The selection is cleared. Moving the written content 1. Drag the selected written content to the area where you want to place it. 2. Touch any area other than the selected written content. The selection is cleared.
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2. Using a Whiteboard Copying You can select the written content and copy it. 1. Touch 2. Enclose the written content. The written content within the enclosed area is selected.
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Basic Operations 3. Touch The selected content is copied and displayed on the clipboard. 4. Touch on the area where you want to paste the copied content. The clipboard content is pasted onto the whiteboard with the content selected.
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2. Using a Whiteboard 5. Touch any area other than the selected written content. The selection is cleared. Searching the Internet You can select written content as search text and search the Internet for it as text. 1. Touch...
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Basic Operations 2. Enclose the written content that you want to search for to select it. The written content within the enclosed area is selected. 3. Touch The search results for the selected content will be shown on Google search screen. Cutting You can select and cut what you have written.
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2. Using a Whiteboard 1. Touch 2. Draw a circle around the content you want to cut. The written content within the enclosed area is selected.
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Basic Operations 3. Touch The selected content is cut and saved to the clipboard. 4. Touch where you want to paste the content. The cut content is pasted. 5. Touch any area other than the selected written content. The selection is cleared.
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2. Using a Whiteboard Changing the order of overlapping content You can select what you have written or drawn and bring it to the front or send it to the back. 1. Touch 2. Circle the content that you want to bring to the front or send to the back. The written content within the enclosed area is selected.
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Basic Operations Bringing to the front 1. Touch The selected content is brought to the front. Sending to the back 1. Touch The selected content is sent to the back.
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2. Using a Whiteboard Locking You can select what you have written or drawn and lock it so that it cannot be edited or deleted. 1. Touch 2. Circle the content that you want to lock. The written content within the enclosed area is selected.
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Basic Operations 3. Touch The selected content becomes locked. Locked content cannot be edited or deleted. Unlocking 1. Touch the of a locked content item.
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2. Using a Whiteboard Creating meeting minutes You can turn what you have written or drawn into meeting minutes and share the minutes as an image. 1. Touch 2. Circle the content that you want to turn into meeting minutes. The written content within the enclosed area is selected.
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Basic Operations 3. Touch 4. The selected content appears in the meeting minutes.
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2. Using a Whiteboard 1. Closes the meeting minutes 2. Enter a title. 3. This contains the contents of the meeting minutes. The content you selected is displayed. You can also enter content via handwriting or typing. 4. Add contents to the meeting minutes. 5.
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Basic Operations 2. Circle the content that you want to delete. The written content within the enclosed area is selected. 3. Touch The selected written content is erased. Changing the color You can select what you have written or drawn and change its color.
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2. Using a Whiteboard 1. Touch 2. Circle the content for which you want to change the color. The written content within the enclosed area is selected. 3. Touch The color icons appear.
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Basic Operations 4. Touch the icon of the color that you want to use. The color changes. 5. Touch any area other than the selected written content. The selection is cleared. Erasing This section explains how to erase written content. The following methods are available for erasing: •...
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2. Using a Whiteboard 1. Touch the screen with the palm of your hand. 2. Drag the displayed erase icon across the written content that you want to erase. The portion of the written content that you dragged the erase icon across is erased. •...
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Basic Operations 2. When the Object eraser is selected, touch the Partial eraser. 3. Move the pen over the written contents. Only the portions of the written content touched by the pen nib are erased. Erasing a character or shape Deletes the characters and figures that you touch.
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2. Using a Whiteboard 2. When the Partial eraser is selected, touch the Object eraser. 3. With the pen nib, touch or cross a part of what you have written or drawn. The character or figure that you touch is deleted. Erasing all written content of the current page •...
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Basic Operations 1. Touch The eraser settings appear. 2. Touch All the content on the displayed page is deleted. Undoing Operations Operations such as writing, enlarging, reducing, or erasing can be undone. You can also redo operations that were undone.
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2. Using a Whiteboard 1. Touch To redo the undone operation, touch...
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Operating a Page Operating a Page This section explains the operation of a page such as adding a page, changing the displayed page, or changing the background image. Adding a Page 1. Touch A new blank page is created behind the selected page, and the newly created page is displayed.
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2. Using a Whiteboard Changing the Displayed Pages 1. Touch • To display the next page, touch • To display the previous page, touch Change the Displayed Page by Selecting from Thumbnails When you have created multiple pages, you can select a page from the page thumbnails to change the displayed page.
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Operating a Page 2. Touch the thumbnail of the page that you want to display. The page that you touched the thumbnail for is displayed. Deleting a Page If you have created multiple pages, you can specify and delete a specific page. Alternatively, you can delete all the pages at a time.
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2. Using a Whiteboard is displayed on the thumbnails of the pages you touch. 3. Touch The pages with a are deleted. Deleting All Pages at a Time 1. Touch the page number display. The Navigation screen appears.
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Operating a Page 2. Touch [All]. is displayed on all the pages. 3. Touch All the pages are deleted, and a single new page is created. Exporting Pages Export the selected pages in an image format. 1. Touch the page number display. The Navigation screen appears.
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2. Using a Whiteboard 2. Touch the thumbnails of the pages that you want to export. You can touch multiple pages. is displayed on the thumbnails of the pages you touch. 3. Touch 4. Select an image format, and then touch [Next]. The following image formats are available: •...
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Operating a Page 5. For the steps that follow, see step 3 and the content that follows on page 101 "Sharing Pages with a Smart Device". Changing the Background You can change the background image for the whiteboard app. 1. Touch The background settings appears.
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2. Using a Whiteboard 1. Background color Select the background color. Touching allows you to choose a color from the color chart. 2. Pattern You can select a pattern from the background patterns that are provided. 3. Background image Touch this to add an image to the background. You can also select an image that is stored on the machine or a USB flash memory device.
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Operating a Page 3. Select an image file to be used as the background, and then touch [OK]. The selected image file is added to the end of the background image list. 4. Select the background that you have added. •...
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2. Using a Whiteboard Operating a File This section explains how to save or import written content on the display. • Keep USB flash memory devices out of reach of children. If a child accidentally swallows a USB flash memory device, consult a doctor immediately. Creating a New Page Switches from the displayed page to a new page;...
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Operating a File Saving pages with overwrite 1. To save pages in a USB flash memory device, insert the flash memory device into the USB port. Insert only one USB flash memory device. For details about how to connect a USB flash memory device, see page 34 "Inserting a USB Flash Memory Device".
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2. Using a Whiteboard For details about how to connect a USB flash memory device, see page 34 "Inserting a USB Flash Memory Device". 2. Touch 3. Touch [Save as]. 4. Select where to save the page.
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Operating a File 5. Select the folder where you want to save the page. 6. Change the settings as necessary. • File name : To change the file name, touch the file name. Enter a new file name (up to 100 alphanumeric Unicode characters [UTF-8], excluding \ / ? : * "...
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2. Using a Whiteboard Importing a Saved Page You can import a page saved in IWB format, and you write or edit. • Files in PDF or PNG format cannot be imported. 1. To save pages in a USB flash memory device, insert the flash memory device into the USB port.
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Sharing Pages with a Smart Device Sharing Pages with a Smart Device By scanning the QR code displayed on this machine with the smart device, you can check the written content of the page with the smart device. 1. Touch The "QR Code Exporting"...
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2. Using a Whiteboard 3. Select an exporting method. • When you turn on "Encryption", a four-digit passcode is displayed. Use this passcode to download the image. Downloading from a URL 1. Scan the displayed QR code with your device.
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Sharing Pages with a Smart Device 2. Access the displayed URL. 3. Download the image file. Saving to a USB flash memory device 1. Touch...
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2. Using a Whiteboard 2. Touch The image is saved to the USB flash memory device.
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Sharing Pages with a Smart Device Sharing 1. Touch 2. Select one of the following screenshot saving methods: • Save to Picture • Bluetooth • The machine must be connected to the Internet. • For real-time screen sharing, use the TV Mirror feature of EShare. For details, see page 143 "Sharing the Screen with EShare".
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2. Using a Whiteboard Other Functions This section describes other features available in the whiteboard app. Importing documents You can import a PDF file that is saved in a folder on the machine or USB flash memory device plugged in to the machine, and you add the file to a page. 1.
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Other Functions 3. Touch the PDF file that you want to add to the page. The PDF file appears on the whiteboard. Entering texts You can enter text by typing on the software keyboard on the whiteboard app. 1. Touch 2.
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2. Using a Whiteboard 1. Color Selects a text color 2. Font Size Adjusts the font size : Increases the font size by 10pt : Decreases the font size by 10pt 3. Touch any part of the whiteboard. You can use the software keyboard to type. You can set your frequently used color and font size as the initial values.
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Other Functions 1. Touch 2. On the "ADD" tab, touch [Sticky Note].
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2. Using a Whiteboard 3. Touch and select a Sticky Note type. 4. Touch where you want to attach the Sticky Note. The Sticky Note is attached. 5. If necessary, you can change the position and size of the Sticky Note. 6.
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Other Functions The functions are as follows: Icon Description Copies the selected Sticky Note Cuts the selected Sticky Note Brings the selected Sticky Note to the front Sends the selected Sticky Note to the back Deletes the selected Sticky Note Used to change the color of the selected Sticky Note Loading an image file You can load an image file saved in a folder on this machine or on a USB flash memory...
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2. Using a Whiteboard 1. Touch 2. On the "ADD" tab, touch [Image]. 3. Select the image file that you want to load. When loading an image from a USB flash memory device, specify the USB flash memory device and select the file. The image is inserted onto the page.
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Other Functions 1. Touch 2. On the "ADD" tab, touch [Search Image]. Search Image appears.
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2. Using a Whiteboard 3. Enter keywords to the search window to search images. 4. Touch the search result image that you want to upload. The image is displayed on the page. 5. If necessary, you can change the position and size of the image. Searching for text on the internet Search for text via Google search.
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Other Functions 2. On the "ADD" tab, touch [Search Web]. The Google search screen appears. 3. Enter text to the search window to search for it. • To use Google search, you need a Google account. Playing a YouTube video Opens YouTube allows you to play a YouTube video.
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2. Using a Whiteboard 1. Touch 2. On the "ADD" tab, touch [YouTube video]. 3. The YouTube app starts up. You can play YouTube videos. • To use the Google Play Store, you need to log in with a Google account. Importing a video file You can Import a video file saved in a folder on this machine or on a USB flash memory device set into this machine, and you can play the video file back.
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Other Functions The following video file formats are supported: • MP4 • MKV • AVI Loaded video files can be enlarged, reduced, or moved. 1. Touch 2. On the "ADD" tab, touch [Videos]. 3. Select the video file that you want to load. When loading a video from a USB flash memory device, specify the USB flash memory device and select the file.
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2. Using a Whiteboard The video is inserted onto the page. 4. Change the position and size of the video if necessary. Displaying Rulers and Other Tools Display tools such as rulers on the whiteboard. The following tools are available: Icon Description Displays the ruler;...
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Other Functions 2. On the "TOOLS" tab, touch [Rulers]. A list of tools appears. 3. Touch the tool that you want to use, and then touch where you want to display the tool.
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2. Using a Whiteboard 4. If necessary, change the position, size, and orientation of the tool. Deleting a tool that you displayed 1. Touch on the tool. Closing the list of tools 1. Touch Displaying the Visualizer Use the Visualizer plug-in to display the Visualizer image on the whiteboard.
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Other Functions 1. Connect the Visualizer to the machine. 2. Touch 3. On the "TOOLS" tab, touch [Visualizer].
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2. Using a Whiteboard 4. When a confirmation screen appears, touch [GOT IT]. If you do not want the confirmation screen to be displayed the next time you perform this action and on, select "Don’t show me again". A window on the whiteboard displays the Visualizer image. Creating tables You can create tables on a page.
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Other Functions 1. Touch 2. On the "TOOLS" tab, touch [Tables].
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2. Using a Whiteboard 3. Drag across the number of rows and columns of the table that you want to create, and then touch [OK]. 4. Touch where you want to place the table. The table appears. 5. Change the size and position of the table as necessary. 6.
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Other Functions 1. Touch 2. On the "TOOLS" tab, touch [Mindmap]. A mindmap is inserted.
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2. Using a Whiteboard 3. Edit the mindmap as necessary. 4. Touching the mindmap displays the menu. The functions are as follows. Icon Description Copies the selected mindmap Cuts the selected mindmap Brings the selected mindmap to the front Sends the selected mindmap to the back Deletes the selected mindmap Used to change the color of the selected mindmap Creating meeting minutes...
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Other Functions 1. Touch 2. On the "TOOLS" tab, touch [Meeting Minutes].
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2. Using a Whiteboard 3. Enter the necessary meeting minutes. 1. Closes the meeting minutes 2. Enter a title. 3. This contains the contents of the meeting minutes. The content you selected is displayed. You can also enter content via handwriting or typing.
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Other Functions 1. Touch 2. On the "CANVAS" tab, touch [Screenshot]. The area being screenshot is displayed. 3. Specify the area that you want to capture in the screenshot. • Enlarging or reducing the screenshot area Touch and hold a corner, and then move the pen nib to adjust the size of the screenshot area.
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2. Using a Whiteboard • Selecting the written content Touch [Freedom]. Next, enclose the written content that you want to capture. • Selecting the entire screen Touch [Full screen].
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Other Functions 4. Touch [Insert]. A captured image is pasted on the page. 5. On the whiteboard app, adjust the size and position of the pasted screenshot image. For details about how to operate the whiteboard app, see page 42 "Basic Operations".
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2. Using a Whiteboard The image is saved on the machine. Sharing screenshots with other apps You can share screenshot content with other apps. You can also print a screenshot or use it to search by image. 1. Touch [Share]. A confirmation screen appears.
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Other Functions 1. Touch 2. On the "CANVAS" tab, touch [Split Mode]. The screen will be displayed in two segments.
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2. Using a Whiteboard Writing on a Screen Other Than the Whiteboard App You can use the annotation to write on the video of external devices connected to this machine, on the display of document files, and on app screens such as web pages. You can also capture the screen and paste it onto a whiteboard page.
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Writing on a Screen Other Than the Whiteboard App Icons Displayed on the Annotation Icon Name Description Mouse Used to temporarily stop writing and operate apps and other functions on the screen Displays the pen entry setting for the annotation Displays the highlighter entry setting for the annotation Clear...
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2. Using a Whiteboard 1. Touch [Mouse]. Icons other than "Mouse" and your entries become hidden, and you can operate apps on the screen. What you have written or drawn is/are recorded and displayed again when you resume your entry. 2.
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Writing on a Screen Other Than the Whiteboard App 2. Select the thickness if necessary. 3. Select the color if necessary. 4. Touch the outside of the annotation writing setting. 5. Move the pen on the screen. Using a Highlighter to Write on the Screen You can use a highlighter to write or draw.
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2. Using a Whiteboard 2. Select the thickness if necessary. 3. Select the color if necessary. 4. Select the opacity if necessary. 5. Touch the outside of the annotation writing setting. 6. Move the pen on the screen. Erasing The following methods are available for erasing: •...
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Writing on a Screen Other Than the Whiteboard App The portion of the written content that you dragged the erase icons across is erased. • When writing a figure, it cannot be erased with the palm of the hand. • If your fingertips touch the screen, the operation may not be recognized correctly and the display position may be moved.
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2. Using a Whiteboard 1. Touch [Clear]. The setting menus for "Clear" appears. 2. Touch [Clear all]. All contents of the displayed view are deleted. Sharing Pages with a Smart Device By scanning the QR code displayed on this machine with the smart device, you can check the written contents of the view with the smart device.
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Writing on a Screen Other Than the Whiteboard App The settings that you can configure are the same as the initial settings of the whiteboard app. For details, see page 42 "Setting object recognition". 1. Touch [Settings]. 2. If you are using only your pen for input, choose "Write with Fine Pen only". To disable object recognition, turn off the "Object Recognition"...
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3. Sharing the Screen with EShare This section describes how to use EShare to share the screen and files of this machine with other devices, as well as to display the screen of other devices on this machine. About EShare You can use EShare to share the screen with devices connected to the same network.
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3. Sharing the Screen with EShare WebCast Displays and shares the screen of a device through the web browser WebCast can be used with Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Mozilla Firefox. Audio sharing is available only with Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge. AirPlay Displays and shares the screen of an iOS/iPadOS/macOS device on this machine using AirPlay...
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About EShare • There is no limit to the number of devices that can be connected to the machine using TV Mirror; however; depending on the network bandwidth and the condition of the machine, the screen may not be shared. •...
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3. Sharing the Screen with EShare Miracast For the device to be connected to this machine, only the following operating environments can be used: Item System Requirements Device type Computers, tablets, and smartphones that support Miracast Network Connectable to a wireless network •...
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Start Screen Sharing Start Screen Sharing Sharing by Using TV Mirror/Mirroring Start sharing the screen using TV Mirror or Mirroring. 1. Touch the EShare icon on the home screen. 2. Install the EShare app on the device that will participate in screen-sharing by using the QR code or URL displayed on the EShare screen of this machine.
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3. Sharing the Screen with EShare 3. Check that this machine and the devices that will participate in the sharing are connected to the same network. The IP address of this machine is displayed on the EShare screen. Check the IP addresses and subnet masks of the devices that will participate in the sharing and make sure that they are connected to the same network.
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Start Screen Sharing 2. Touch in the lower right corner of the EShare screen. 3. Touch [Enable WebCast]. The URL and a six-digit ID appear on the EShare screen. 4. Access the following URL from the web browser of the device to be connected. •...
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3. Sharing the Screen with EShare 6. Enter the four-digit one-time password into the web browser of the device to be connected or touch "Allow" on the EShare screen of this machine. 7. Select the screen to be shared in the web browser of the device to be connected, and then click/touch [Share].
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Start Screen Sharing Exiting screen sharing When exiting from the machine You can exit screen sharing in one of the following ways: • Press the Home or Return button. • Touch When exiting from the connected device • iOS/iPadOS Tap the "Screen Mirroring" icon, and then tap "Stop Mirroring". •...
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3. Sharing the Screen with EShare Sharing by Using Chromecast Start sharing the screen using Chromecast. 1. Display the "Cast" screen in the web browser of the device to be connected. • When using Google Chrome Select "Cast" from the menu. •...
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Changing EShare Settings Changing EShare Settings You can change the settings related to screen-sharing in the EShare screen of this machine. Display Group Settings You can specify the devices that will participate in the sharing as screen groups. Moderator Control Center You can set the operations and sharing targets to be allowed for devices participating in the sharing.
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3. Sharing the Screen with EShare Settings You can configure the settings for this machine. You can change the device name, set the password, and set the number of screen splits when using Mirroring.
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4. Using the Various Functions This section describes how to operate the various tools. Playing Video and Audio Files You can play the video and audio files stored in this machine. With the factory default settings, you can play back video and audio files in the following ways: Using Files by Google Select a file to play it.
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4. Using the Various Functions Using the Tools in the Side Toolbar Menu and Floating Bar Menu Spotlight You can use a spotlight to illuminate only a part of the screen. The size and position of the spotlight can be changed. •...
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Using the Tools in the Side Toolbar Menu and Floating Bar Menu Timer You can use the timer. Calculator You can use a calculator.
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4. Using the Various Functions Screenshot You can capture the screen and save it as an image file. The capture operation is the same as the capture operation of the annotation. For details, see page 128 "Screen capturing and pasting to Whiteboard". The display of the captured range will be saved as an image file in a folder on this machine.
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Using the Tools in the Side Toolbar Menu and Floating Bar Menu Slide to adjust the volume. Slide to adjust the brightness.
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4. Using the Various Functions Using Picture-in-picture to Display the Screen of an External Device You can use the picture-in-picture plug-in to display the screen of an external device that is connected to this machine. Displaying the Screen of the External Devices 1.
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Using Picture-in-picture to Display the Screen of an External Device 3. Operate the screen as necessary. 1. Close Exits the Picture-in-picture app 2. Full Screen Switches to the full screen mode 3. Sound Adjusts the volume 4. Size Switches the screen size of picture-in-picture among "Large", "Medium", and "Small".
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5. Managing Files Use Files by Google to manage image files, video files, and other files saved in this machine. Use Files by Google for multiple apps and tools, such as saving files created by the whiteboard app, screen capture, screen recording, etc., and for selecting files to be inserted into the pages of the whiteboard app.
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5. Managing Files How to Use the Files by Google Screen 1. Menu Displays the Delete menu, Trash, and settings 2. Files / Folders Displays only the files related to each of the categories • Recent Displays files that you recently used •...
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Operating a File Operating a File For details on how to operate Files by Google, see Files by Google Help.
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5. Managing Files Opening a file You can touch a file to open it when the corresponding app for the file is installed on this machine. With Files by Google, you can perform the following regardless of whether there is a corresponding app or not: Viewing an image file Quickly double touch an image file to see a preview of the image.
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6. Managing Apps Adding an App This section describes how to add third-party apps. • Downloading and using third-party apps is the responsibility of the user, after carefully checking the provider of the app. • The use of the downloaded software is subject to the laws of the region in which you are located.
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6. Managing Apps Adding a Shortcut to the Home Screen You can add shortcuts to the apps that you have added to the home screen. 1. Touch the home screen, and then swipe up. 2. Touch and hold the icon of the app for which you want to create a shortcut. 3.
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7. Connecting Devices This chapter explains how to display an image from an image output device, and write on the displayed screen. Connecting an External Device You can connect an external device to this machine, display the device's image on the machine's screen, and write on the displayed image.
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7. Connecting Devices 1. Supplied HDMI cable 2. HDMI-DisplayPort transfer cable The input source will switch to HDMI, HDMI1, or HDMI2 automatically. If the input source does not switch automatically, switch it below: • Side Toolbar • Floating Bar • Picture-in-Picture Select the source according to the HDMI (HDMI input) jack of this machine to which the cable is connected.
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Connecting an External Device Connecting a Device Compatible with DisplayPort Alternate Mode You can display input images from devices that support USB Type-C DisplayPort alternate mode. 1. Connect the USB Type-C port of the device that supports the alternate mode to the TYPE-C (USB Type-C) port of this machine via the supplied USB Type-C cable.
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7. Connecting Devices Connecting External Speakers The built-in amplifier on the machine allows you to output audio signals through external speakers. 1. Connect external speakers to the AUDIO-OUT (audio output) jack on the machine. If the device has an SPDIF input jack, connect an optical digital cable to the SPDIF (SPDIF output) jack of this machine.
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Connecting an External Device Connecting with a USB Cable Connect the machine and an external device with the supplied USB Type-C cable to supply power to the device. 1. External device (For example: Wireless display adaptor connected with an HDMI cable) 2.
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7. Connecting Devices Connecting a Computer or Tablet to the Machine You can connect a computer, tablet, or document camera to the machine, and see its screen on the machine. You can also write on the displayed screen using a pen. You can use the annotation to write on the video from the external input device.
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Using the Touch Screen Using the Touch Screen You can use your finger to control a Windows PC or Mac with touch by connecting the USB cable between the USB port of this machine and the USB port of your computer, which supports the touch module.
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7. Connecting Devices • Remove dust and dirt on the screen and inside the bezel periodically. Use a clean and soft cloth for cleaning. • To avoid damage to the screen, never use any type of abrasive materials to wipe the screen.
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Using a Projector to Project a Screen Using a Projector to Project a Screen You can connect a projector that supports full-HD to the machine to project its screens. • The machine cannot be connected to an analog input terminal such the VGA input of a projector.
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7. Connecting Devices Selecting the Video Input (Source) To switch the video input (source) of external devices connected to this machine, there are following methods. • Touching the input source icon on the Side Toolbar menu • Touching the input source icon on the Floating Bar menu •...
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8. Changing System Settings This section describes how to change the settings of this machine in the Settings app. For details about the items in the Settings app on an Android device, see the help documentation for the Android Settings app. Launching Settings App You can change various settings of this machine in Settings app.
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8. Changing System Settings Launching from the system Quick settings 1. Touch the home screen, and then swipe down 2. System quick settings will appear. 3. Touch Settings app will launch. Launching from Quick settings 1. Press and hold the [Setting] button, or press the [QUICK SETTING] button on the remote control.
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Updating Your System Updating Your System You can update the firmware from in "System Update" under "System" in the Settings app. Difference between and • Loads the firmware that is saved in USB flash memory device to update the system version •...
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8. Changing System Settings 1. Save the downloaded update file to your computer. 2. Copy the update file and save it to a USB flash memory device. 3. Insert the USB flash memory device containing the update file into the USB port of the machine.
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Using Quick settings to Change Settings Using Quick settings to Change Settings Pressing and holding the [Setting] button on the front of the machine or pressing the [QUICK SETTING] button on the remote control displays Quick settings. 1. Volume Adjusts the volume 2.
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8. Changing System Settings 4. Settings related to wireless networks • Hotspot Enables or disables the hotspot feature. Used to tether the machine's internet connection to other devices. • Wi-Fi Enables or disables the Wi-Fi connection • Bluetooth Enables or disables the Bluetooth connection •...
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Using Quick settings to Change Settings 7. Setting screen for the screen display • Image mode Sets the color tone • Color temp Sets the color temperature • Backlight mode Sets the backlight Eco mode...
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8. Changing System Settings Restoring the Factory Default Settings You can reset the settings to the factory default values. • Restoring the factory default settings clears all data registered in the machine. 1. In the Settings app, touch [System]. 2. Touch [Reset options]. 3.
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Setting the Access Restriction for Apps Setting the Access Restriction for Apps You can set the access restrictions for each app. • Have the administrator of this machine perform this operation. When the app lock setting is on, a password needs to be entered to use the app. In the factory default settings, access restriction is disabled for all apps.
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8. Changing System Settings Restricting the Installation of Apps When you enable the Installation Lock settings, you can limit installation of apps by users. If you want to change the Installation Lock settings, you need to enter the Installation Lock Password. When you use the machine for the first time, the Installation Lock Password is the same as the Admin Password.
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9. Troubleshooting This chapter explains what to do when a message is displayed or when the machine cannot be operated as wanted. If a Message is Displayed during Whiteboard App Operation The following table lists the main messages and their recommended actions. Message Causes Solutions...
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9. Troubleshooting When You Cannot Use the Machine As You Want This section explains what to do when the machine cannot be operated as you want. • The laser pointer light may be hard to see when it is pointed at the display. For details about the laser pointer, see the user manual for the laser pointer.
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When You Cannot Use the Machine As You Want When Displaying an Image Problem Causes Solutions Only a • The cable is not connected • Reconnect the cable. monochrome correctly. • Check that the correct cable image is • An incorrect cable is used. is used.
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9. Troubleshooting When Using the System as a Whiteboard Problem Causes Solutions Writing cannot be done • There is something • Do not leave any material on in the correct position. on the display the display frame. frame. • Clean the display. For details •...
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When You Cannot Use the Machine As You Want Problem Causes Solutions An unknown error that is There may be a problem Contact your service not related to the with the system. representative. whiteboard function occurs. When Using the System as a Monitor Problem Causes Solutions...
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9. Troubleshooting Others Problem Causes Solutions The remote • The battery is not • Check for incorrect battery control does properly installed. orientation. not work • There is no • Check for dead batteries. remaining battery • Check your distance and angle from power.
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10. Appendix This appendix explains how to maintain this machine and the machine information. Maintenance Cleaning the Display • When performing maintenance on the machine, always disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet. If the display surface or the inside of the display frame of the whiteboard becomes dirty, clean it with a soft dry cloth.
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10. Appendix List of the Functions and Commands Controlled by the RS-232C Terminal When you connect the machine and a computer with the communication cable RS-232C (crossover cable), you can control the machine from the computer via the RS-232C terminal using a terminal emulation program. Communication Settings Baud rate: 19200 Data bits: 8 bits...
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List of the Functions and Commands Controlled by the RS-232C Terminal Function Controlling codes Return codes Internal PC 7F 08 99 A2 B3 C4 02 7F 09 99 A2 B3 C4 02 FF 01 38 FF 01 38 CF 01 CF 7F 08 99 A2 B3 C4 02 7F 09 99 A2 B3 C4 02 FF 01 56 FF 01 56 CF...
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10. Appendix Function Controlling codes Return codes Set display mode 7F 08 99 A2 B3 C4 02 7F 09 99 A2 B3 C4 02 FF 06 XX FF 06 XX CF 01 CF Enable the annotation 7F 08 99 A2 B3 C4 02 7F 09 99 A2 B3 C4 02 FF 01 40 function FF 01 40 CF...
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10. Appendix Item Specifications RICOH Interactive Whiteboard A8610 1,981 × 1,217 mm (78.0 × 47.9 inches) Display type LCD panel Brightness (cd/m • Brightness changes in accordance with the image settings. In addition, the brightness fades as the product ages. It does not maintain a...
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Specifications Item Specifications View angles 178° in the horizontal field; 178° in the vertical field Refreshing 60 Hz Frequency Display Colors 1.07B (8bit+FRC) Touch Resolution 32768 × 32768 Maximum number of touches Touch output USB 2.0 Supported Multi-point touch: operating Windows 10 systems Android...
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Supply • North America 120V AC, 60 Hz • Europe 220-240V AC, 50 Hz • Asia 220-240V AC, 50/60 Hz Consumption RICOH Interactive Whiteboard (While A6510 operating) 380 W or less RICOH Interactive Whiteboard A7510 420 W or less RICOH Interactive Whiteboard...
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Altitude Maximum: 5,000 m (16,404 feet) Mechanical Weight Approx. 40 kg (88.2 lb.) (excludes full RICOH Interactive options) Whiteboard A6500 Dimensions (W 1,513 × 93 × 953 mm ( 59.6 ×3.7 ×37.5 × D × H) inches) Mechanical Weight Approx.
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10. Appendix Information for Copyright of Software included in the Machine The machine includes the following software. • bash 3.2.57 • coreutils 6.9 • findutils 4.2.31 • gawk 3.1.5 • grep 2.5.1a • inetutils 1.4.2 • gzip 1.3.12 • iputils s20101006 •...
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If you want the source code of software licensed under GNU GPLv2, specify the name of the software and contact your local Ricoh support representative or sales representative. Note that you must pay all postage if we provide the source code by sending a CD.
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10. Appendix Trademarks Google, Android, Google Chrome, Google Discover, Google Play, YouTube, and Chromecast are trademarks of Google LLC. ® is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the United States and certain other countries. iPadOS, macOS, and Safari are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc., in the United States and other countries.
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