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Summary of Contents for IdeaMax R5-600
- Page 1 Interactive Whiteboard User Manual...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents » Welcome to IdeaMax! Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS ..................2 INTRODUCTION ....................3 Welcome to IdeaMax! ..................3 Warranty Registration ..................3 System Requirements ..................3 HARDWARE INSTALLATION ................4 Before You Begin ....................4 How to Use This Guide ..................... -
Page 3: Introduction
Congratulations on purchasing your new IdeaMax Interactive Whiteboard. This manual will guide you through setup, installation, use, and troubleshooting of your IdeaMax product. Warranty Registration To take advantage of your IdeaMax warranty and register to receive the latest educational content and software updates, visit us online at http://www.newline-interactive.com/warranty/ and complete the short registration form. -
Page 4: Hardware Installation
How to Use This Guide This manual is written in order of how you should properly install your equipment. If you have an IdeaMax mobile stand, you will begin with that section, assemble your stand , then proceed to software setup. -
Page 5: Mobile Whiteboard Stands
Be sure the diagonal support bar as shown above is on the back of the stand so as to properly support the board when pushed from the front. ( R5-600 stand does not require a crossbar.) (3) In the hole immediately below the crossbar, insert the shoulder bolt facing forward (the same as that preinstalled at the top of the stand). -
Page 6: Manual Wall Mounting Of Whiteboard
Connection Module Setup Guide included in the module’s box before continuing. If using a paper IdeaMax installation template, skip ahead to the next section for alternative instructions. Allow at least 23” of flat wall surface (excluding any molding) above the top trim of the board. - Page 7 Hardware Installation » Manual Wall Mounting of Whiteboard Model IdeaMax R5-600 46 ½” 28 ¾” IdeaMax R5-800 ” 41 ¾” IdeaMax R5-1000 ” 41 ¾” Mounting to Conventional Framing Mounting to Masonry Wall 3) Drill four 1/2” holes in the wall where 3) Drill four 3/8”...
- Page 8 Hardware Installation » Manual Wall Mounting of Whiteboard 6) Repeat steps 3 & 4 for the bottom mounting brackets. 7) Hang the interactive whiteboard on the wall by pushing it onto the mounting studs and allowing the board to slide down into place. The bolts protruding from the wall brackets should match up to the holes on the board’s rear mounting panels.
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Page 9: Whiteboard Wall Mounting With Template
Hardware Installation » Whiteboard Wall Mounting With Template Whiteboard Wall Mounting With Template NOTE: If mounting your IdeaMax board in conjunction with the wireless connection module, consult the Wireless Connection Module Setup Guide included in the module’s box before continuing. - Page 10 Hardware Installation » Whiteboard Wall Mounting With Template Mounting to Conventional Framing Mounting to Masonry Wall 2) Drill eight, 1/2” holes in the wall 2) Drill eight 3/8” holes in the wall where where shown on template. shown on template. 3) Fasten the brackets to the wall using 3) Attach the mounting brackets to the wall the toggle bolts.
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Page 11: Projector Mounting & Alignment
An online distance calculator (http://www.newline-interactive.com/resources/projection-distance/) can assist you in determining the proper placement for your hardware. Calculate using the diagonal Projection Area of your interactive whiteboard (54”, 75”, or 91” for the R5-600, R5-800, and R5-1000 respectively). If you have an existing ceiling-mounted projector, the same calculator can help determine the appropriate distance for moving your existing ceiling mount . -
Page 12: Software Setup
“Complete”), and confirm the software path. When the installation finishes, restart your computer. 3) Once the computer restarts you will see the IdeaMax Server tray icon ( depending on version) in the area near your system clock. Double-click on it to open the menu and calibrate your board per the directions in the following section. -
Page 13: Calibrating Your Whiteboard
You can also use IdeaMax with any PC-compatible webcam, microphone, or speakers for a complete interactive multimedia setup. For more information about educational content, contact your IdeaMax Vendor or search the Internet for terms such as “interactive whiteboard software”, “educational software,” etc. -
Page 14: Training Guide
Training Guide » Using Your Interactive Whiteboard Training Guide Using Your Interactive Whiteboard Once the IdeaMax software is installed, the Interactive Whiteboard server ( ) will load in your system tray automatically to indicate that the computer is searching for input from your board. - Page 15 Training Guide » Whiteboard Icons The main software toolbar as shown below provides shortcuts to most functions of the whiteboard and can be switched between beginner, intermediate, and advanced modes. Holding your finger or pen over any button on the board will show a popup reminder of that button’s function.
- Page 16 Training Guide » Whiteboard Icons Zoom In: Zooms in 125% in your whiteboard workspace. Use by single clicking or dragging over content you wish to zoom. Repeat multiple times for additional zoom. Grab/Rover: Moves your whiteboard screen: note that this does not move individual objects but in fact adjusts your entire canvas.
- Page 17 Training Guide » Whiteboard Icons TIP: To link an image, use the external link tool to create a link and insert blank spaces or characters of size 1 font to create invisible link text overlaying your image. Select: Using this button, click on or drag your selection area over existing objects on the page in order to “select”...
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Page 18: Annotate Mode
This process is primarily graphical and, with exception to Microsoft PowerPoint, does not change the actual contents of your file. Rather, it creates new “slides” in your IdeaMax whiteboard session that contain graphical depictions of your work. -
Page 19: The Start Menu
Training Guide » The Start Menu The Start Menu Click the Start button to access a wide variety of features: Start Menu Note that some items in the start menu may also be available as static buttons on your whiteboard or in the software toolbar. This redundancy is provided for ease-of-use and options should be selected at the user’s convenience (i.e. - Page 20 Training Guide » The Start Menu Name of Functions button Open a blank whiteboard session. Open an existing whiteboard session (.hht) or recording (.dpb). Open Save the current whiteboard session in .hht (whiteboard) format. (Use “Export” to save in Save non-whiteboard formats like PDF.) Save the current whiteboard session (.hht) to a new location of...
- Page 21 Training Guide » The Start Menu Print the current session. Print Preview the current session. Print Preview Allows users to select specific areas of the slide to Print Part of be printed. Slide Access a variety of whiteboard tools. This can be customized using the “Edit”...
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Page 22: Tools Menu
Training Guide » Tools Menu Tools Menu IdeaMax includes several tools to aid in your presentations. Spotlight: Creates an on-screen spotlight to add emphasis to a certain area. The spotlight can be moved, rotated, and adjusted for size, transparency, and color. To move, drag the spotlight from any point outside the red circle. -
Page 23: Manipulating Whiteboard Objects
Training Guide » Manipulating Whiteboard Objects Manipulating Whiteboard Objects Select The Object: Click the (select) button and then single click or outline the selected area. Once selected, four option tools will be displayed in the object corners. Use these buttons to move, rotate, or rescale the object, or “open toolbar” for additional functions. Move Rotate Scale... -
Page 24: The Side Panel
Training Guide » The Side Panel The Side Panel In whiteboard mode, a sidebar with an arrow will be displayed on the left side of the screen. Clicking that arrow will give a presentation overview of all pages in the current whiteboard session. -
Page 25: Technical Details
As with any markerboard, your IdeaMax surface should occasionally be cleaned with a cloth and whiteboard cleaning solution or water. • If you accidentally use permanent marker on your IdeaMax surface, simply write over the permanent markings with a standard dry erase marker and then erase as normal. •... -
Page 26: Troubleshooting
Technical Details » Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Problem Other Factors Possible Cause Resolution Start server program manually from Start The server program is not Menu > Programs > starting. Whiteboard > Server. If this There is no server fails contact your icon on system tray. administrator for assistance. -
Page 27: Technical Support
Technical Support If your IdeaMax software or hardware is malfunctioning you can open a support ticket by emailing support@newline-interactive.com with a detailed description of your problem. Please note that while IdeaMax products are compatible with third party software and hardwire, we are unable to provide technical support for non-IdeaMax applications. -
Page 28: Specifications
Technical Details » Specifications Specifications R5-600 Interactive Whiteboard Technology Infrared Touch System Pen, Wand or Finger Touchable range 46" x 33" (1159mm x 831mm) Resolution 4096 x 4096 Response Time First dot:25ms,continuous dot:8ms Cursor Speed 120 inches/second Coordinate Accuracy Consumer Current Active ≤75mA... - Page 29 Technical Details » Specifications R5-800 Interactive Whiteboard Technology Infrared Touch System Pen, Wand or Finger Touchable range 65" x 46" (1653mm x 1159mm) Resolution 4096 x 4096 Response Time First dot:25ms,continuous dot:8ms Cursor Speed 120 inches/second Coordinate Accuracy Consumer Current Active ≤80mA 78"...
- Page 30 Technical Details » Specifications R5-1000 Interactive Whiteboard Technology Infrared Touch System Pen, Wand or Finger Touchable range 84" x 46" (2145mm x 1159mm) Resolution 4096 x 4096 Response Time First dot:25ms,continuous dot:8ms Cursor Speed 120 inches/second Coordinate Accuracy Consumer Current Active ≤100mA 105"...