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  • Page 1 MimioClassroom User Guide for Windows ® mimio.dymo.com...
  • Page 2 Sanford, L.P. Mimio, MimioClassroom, MimioTeach, MimioCapture, MimioVote, MimioView, MimioHub, and MimioStudio are registered marks in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents About MimioClassroom MimioStudio MimioTeach Mimio Interactive MimioCapture Mimio Capture Kit MimioVote MimioView Mimio Pad Minimum System Requirements Using this Guide MimioStudio About MimioStudio About MimioStudio Notebook About MimioStudio Tools About MimioStudio Gallery Getting Started with MimioStudio Accessing MimioStudio Notebook...
  • Page 4 Searching for an Annotation Snapshot Importing an Annotation Snapshot Pasting an Annotation Snapshot Into Another Application Printing Annotation Snapshots Deleting Annotation Snapshots Delivering Interactive Notebook Lessons and Presentations Using Fullscreen View Navigating Through a Presentation Working with Multimedia Objects MimioTeach What's Included About MimioTeach Status Lights...
  • Page 5 Inserting the Batteries Mounting MimioTeach to a Non-Magnetic Whiteboard Mimio Interactive What's Included About Mimio Interactive Status Lights About Mimio Wireless Status Lights About MimioStudio Tools Getting Started Setting Up the Mimio Interactive Mouse Setting Up the Mimio Interactive Bar Setting Up Mimio Wireless Setting Up Interactive Mode Projecting Your Desktop...
  • Page 6 About MimioCapture Status Lights About MimioStudio Notebook Getting Started Setting Up the MimioCapture Tray Setting Up the MimioCapture Pens Setting Up the MimioCapture Eraser Charging the Pens and Eraser Setting Up MimioStudio Notebook for Capture Setting the Whiteboard Size Starting Ink Capture Mode Using MimioCapture Capturing Digital Ink Writing and Drawing Digital Ink...
  • Page 7 About MimioVote About the MimioVote Station About the MimioVote Units About the Software About MimioStudio Notebook About the Vote Toolbar About MimioStudio Quick Vote About MimioStudio Gradebook Getting Started Setting Up MimioVote Adding a Second MimioVote System Using MimioStudio Gradebook Setting Up the Gradebook Creating a Class Adding Students...
  • Page 8 Taking Attendance Using the Timer Conducting Activities Conducting a Teacher-Led Activity Asking Questions Using Quick Vote Conducting a Self-Paced Activity Viewing Question Results Viewing Activity Results Viewing a List of Students that Have Not Responded Viewing Requests for Help Caring For MimioVote Cleaning MimioVote Storing MimioVote MimioView...
  • Page 9 Cleaning MimioView Mounting MimioView Permanently Mimio Pad What's Included About Mimio Pad About the Feature Indicators Getting Started Setting Up the Mimio Pad Charging the Battery Setting Up the Pen Configuring Mimio Pad Using Mimio Pad Using the Shortcut Keys Changing the Pen Tip Pairing an Additional Mimio Pad with the Wireless Receiver MimioStudio Recorder...
  • Page 10 Contacting DYMO Technical and Environmental Information Environmental Information Safety Precautions for Lithium-Ion Rechargeable Batteries Documentation Feedback...

  • Page 11: About Mimioclassroom

    Chapter 1 About MimioClassroom MimioClassroom is a suite of tools for capturing, creating, and presenting information. The following MimioClassroom components are described in this User Guide: MimioStudio MimioTeach Mimio Interactive MimioCapture Mimio Capture Kit MimioVote MimioView Mimio Pad MimioStudio MimioStudio software includes all of the tools you need to make the most out of your MimioClassroom devices.

  • Page 12: Mimiocapture

    , or Microsoft Windows 7 operating system 512 MB RAM minimum (1 GB RAM recommended) 250 MB free disk space (English), 350 MB free disk space (International) CD-ROM drive or Internet connection to download the software Available USB port (required to use a MimioClassroom device)

  • Page 13: Using This Guide

    Using this Guide This User Guide includes information for using the different MimioClassroom components. Depending on the types of MimioClassroom devices you have, some sections of this User Guide may not apply to you. The following table provides a summary of the contents.
  • Page 14 About MimioClassroom User Guide Chapter Description About MimioClassroom This chapter gives an overview of the MimioClassroom products, including MimioStudio software, MimioTeach, MimioCapture, MimioVote, and MimioView. MimioStudio This chapter describes how to work with MimioStudio Notebook, Tools, and Gallery to create and deliver lessons and other presentations.
  • Page 15 Using this Guide User Guide Chapter Description Information the MimioClassroom products.
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  • Page 17: Mimiostudio

    MimioStudio MimioStudio software includes all of the tools you need to make the most out of your MimioClassroom devices. You can also use the MimioStudio software without a MimioClassroom device to prepare presentations and manipulate previously created content. About MimioStudio The following are the three main MimioStudio software applications that are used to create and present information.
  • Page 18 MimioStudio Selection tool Zoom Brush Text Highlighter Line Arrow End Arrow Start Arrow Both Rectangle Ellipse Triangle Right Triangle Five Pointed Star Hexagon Pentagon Shape Recognition Eraser Insert file Screen clipping Color picker More colors Object Fill Outline and Fill color Thickness slider Color palette Solid Line...

  • Page 19: About Mimiostudio Gallery

    Getting Started with MimioStudio Double-click  at the top of the MimioStudio Tools toolbar. About MimioStudio Gallery MimioStudio Gallery contains elements that can be used to create your lessons and presentations, such as images, templates, movies, and previously created lessons. MimioStudio Gallery also contains Screen Annotation snapshots. You can customize the Gallery by adding your own elements.

  • Page 20: Accessing Mimiostudio Tools

    MimioStudio To start from the Do this Desktop Double-click  on the desktop. Taskbar Right-click , and then choose Notebook. Start menu Point to Programs, MimioStudio, and then choose MimioStudio Notebook. Accessing MimioStudio Tools Several ways to access MimioStudio Tools are shown in the following table. To start from the Do this Desktop...

  • Page 21: Working With Pages

    Using MimioStudio Notebook Mimio INK files or a variety of other file formats including HTML, JPEG, PNG, GIF, BMP, TIF, WMF, IWB, and PDF. You can use Tab View to view a list of files that are attached to a Notebook or to view a thumbnail of each page in a Notebook.
  • Page 22 MimioStudio 1. In the Tab View, click , and then select the page to duplicate. 2. Do one of the following: Choose Duplicate Page from the Insert menu. (Capture mode only) Press the Copy Page button, , on your MimioCapture tray. To delete a page 1.
  • Page 23 Using MimioStudio Notebook 1. Choose Background from the Insert menu. 2. From the Background dialog box, click Color. 3. From the Color dialog box, select a color, and then click OK. 4. From the Apply To list, select the pages to apply the background color to. 5.

  • Page 24: Attaching Files

    MimioStudio 1. In the Tab View, click to display the Thumbnails pane. 2. Select the pages to print. 3. Click the Print button, The Print dialog box appears. 4. Click Print. To print the current page in Ink Capture mode, press the Print Page button, , on your MimioCapture tray.
  • Page 25 Using MimioStudio Tools 5. Place the cursor where you want the ink stroke to start on the page. 6. Drag the cursor to draw ink strokes. To use the freehand brush 1. Click the Brush button, 2. (Optional) To adjust the line width, drag the Thickness slider. 3.
  • Page 26 MimioStudio 5. To change the line or outline style, click and choose one of the following: Solid Line Dash Line Dotted Line 6. (Optional) To adjust the transparency of the line or shape, click the Transparency button, , and then choose a transparency percentage. 7.

  • Page 27: Manipulating Objects

    Using MimioStudio Tools 1. From MimioStudio Tools, click the Insert File button, 2. From the Open dialog box, select the file to import. 3. Click Open. The image or object is displayed on the Notebook page. You can also copy and paste images from another application, or drag images from another application into Notebook.
  • Page 28 MimioStudio 3. Drag the object to the desired location. To resize an object 1. Select the object to resize. A frame is displayed around the object. 2. Position the cursor over one of the white sizing handles. The cursor changes to the resize cursor, 3.
  • Page 29 Using MimioStudio Tools To snap to one of the predefined 45° increments, move the rotate cursor and release over the predefined rotation anchor point. To lock the position and properties of an object 1. Select the object to lock. 2. From the Format menu, point to Locking, and then choose Lock. A locked object cannot be selected.
  • Page 30 MimioStudio To edit object properties 1. Select the object to edit. 2. To adjust the line or outline width, drag the Thickness slider. 3. To adjust the color, select the Outline Color box or the Fill Color box, and then do one of the following: Select a color from the Color Palette.

  • Page 31: Adding Actions To Objects

    Using MimioStudio Tools 2. Do one of the following: Right-click, and then choose Recognize Text. Choose Recognize Text from the Tools menu. To convert ink to shapes 1. Select the objects to convert. 2. Do one of the following: Right-click, and then choose Recognize Shapes.

  • Page 32: Using Mimiostudio Gallery

    MimioStudio 4. Select Launch Hyperlink from the Feature list. 5. Select Existing file or Web Page from the Link To list. Alternately, select a page from within the current Notebook from the Link To list. 6. Enter a file name or web address to link to in the Address box. Alternately, click Browse to search for a file to link to.

  • Page 33: Importing Gallery Items Into A Notebook

    Using MimioStudio Gallery Gallery - contains a number of different folders used to categorize items, such as Geography, Mathematics, and so on. The Gallery folder and each of the Gallery subfolders can contain five different types of objects: Images - Images include pictures and graphics. Templates - Templates include backgrounds and predefined page layouts.
  • Page 34 MimioStudio You can also add Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and PDF documents to the Gallery. All imported documents are placed in the Lessons section of the MimioStudio Gallery MimioStudio does not support network or shared galleries. To import a Gallery folder from a Gallery file 1.

  • Page 35: Exporting A Gallery Folder To A Gallery File

    Working with Saved Annotation Snapshots 1. Select the Gallery item to delete. 2. Click the Delete button, A delete confirmation dialog box appears. 3. Click Yes. To find similar Gallery items 1. Right-click the Gallery item, and then choose Open Folder. 2.

  • Page 36: Renaming An Annotation Snapshot

    MimioStudio To select a range of snapshots, select the first snapshot and then press SHIFT and select the last snapshot. To select all snapshots, right-click, and then choose Select All. Renaming an Annotation Snapshot Screen Annotation snapshots are saved in chronological order, using the date and time that the snapshot was created as the name of the snapshot.

  • Page 37: Printing Annotation Snapshots

    Delivering Interactive Notebook Lessons and Presentations 3. Navigate to the target application. 4. Right-click, and then choose Paste. Alternatively, you can drag the selected snapshot into the target application. Printing Annotation Snapshots You can print a snapshot directly from the Screen Annotations folder in MimioStudio Gallery.

  • Page 38: Working With Multimedia Objects

    MimioStudio Button Action Use this button to enter or exit the Fullscreen view. Use this button to insert a new page Use this button to return to the previous page in the Notebook. Use this button to advance to the next page in the Notebook. Working with Multimedia Objects You can play, pause, fast forward, and rewind movie, animation, and sound objects you added to your presentation.

  • Page 39: Mimioteach

    Chapter 3 MimioTeach Using MimioTeach with a projector, you can deliver lessons and presentations directly from your whiteboard. Using MimioStudio Interactive mode, you control the movement of the cursor on your screen with the MimioTeach stylus, much like you would with a mouse at your computer.

  • Page 40: Status Lights

    MimioTeach You can also use the MimioTeach bar with MimioCapture to capture notes from your whiteboard into MimioStudio Notebook. For more information about using MimioTeach with MimioCapture, see MimioCapture. The following figure shows the major components of the MimioTeach. Start Tools (button A) USB/Power connector Hover/Right-click (button B) Launch...

  • Page 41: About Mimiostudio Tools

    Not receiving power; USB/power cable is not connected or MimioTeach is turned off. Solid Green MimioTeach is connected and receiving power; MimioStudio software is running. MimioTeach is connected or connecting, and receiving power; MimioStudio software is Flashing Green not running. Solid Amber MimioTeach cannot find an available MimioHub.

  • Page 42: Getting Started

    MimioTeach Selection tool Zoom Brush Text Highlighter Line Arrow End Arrow Start Arrow Both Rectangle Ellipse Triangle Right Triangle Five Pointed Star Hexagon Pentagon Shape Recognition Eraser Insert file Screen clipping Color picker More colors Object Fill Outline and Fill color Thickness slider Color palette Solid Line...

  • Page 43: Setting Up The Mimioteach Stylus

    Setting Up the MimioTeach Bar The MimioTeach bar comes pre-linked to the included MimioHub. You can also use this MimioHub to connect other MimioClassroom devices to your computer, such as MimioVote. When not in use, the MimioHub can be stored in the MimioHub dock on the back of the MimioTeach bar.
  • Page 44 MimioTeach Optionally, MimioTeach can be powered using three AAA batteries. For information about using batteries to power the MimioTeach bar, see Inserting the Batteries. To set up the MimioTeach bar 1. Plug the USB cable into the USB port on the power adapter. 2.

  • Page 45: Setting Up Interactive Mode

    Getting Started The MimioTeach bar attaches securely to any magnetic whiteboard. See Mounting MimioTeach to a Non-Magnetic Whiteboard for information about mounting the bar to a non-magnetic whiteboard. 5. Plug the MimioHub into an available USB port on your computer. If you do not want to connect the MimioTeach bar to your computer wirelessly, you can link the bar to your computer using the included USB cable without the power adapter.

  • Page 46: Calibrating Interactive Mode

    MimioTeach 3. Click the MimioTeach Mouse anywhere on the whiteboard. Interactive mode starts and the calibration screen appears. To exit Interactive mode Do one of the following: Press the Interactive button, , twice on the MimioTeach bar. Start MimioStudio Tools, click Interactive , and then click Exit.

  • Page 47: Focusing Attention Using The Reveal And Spotlight Tools

    Using MimioTeach The following table describes how to use the MimioTeach stylus to control your desktop from the whiteboard. To execute Do this Left mouse click Click in the projected area at the desired location with the tip of the stylus. Double left mouse click Quickly click twice in the projected area at the desired location with the tip of the stylus.

  • Page 48: Using The Spotlight Tool

    MimioTeach To use the Reveal tool Do one of the following: From MimioStudio Tools, click the Applications button, , and then choose Reveal. (Interactive mode only) Press the Launch button, , on the MimioTeach bar, and then click Reveal in the Launch window. To adjust the revealed area Click inside the shaded area and drag down, up, left, or right to reveal more or less of the displayed area.

  • Page 49: Marking Up The Display Using Screen Annotations

    Using MimioTeach 1. Click , and then point to Size. 2. From the Size list, choose a spotlight size. You can also resize the spotlight by dragging the colored border of the spotlight until the spotlight is the desired size. To adjust the spotlight transparency 1.
  • Page 50 MimioTeach Once you select a drawing tool, that tool remains selected until you select a different drawing tool or the selection tool. See Manipulating Objects for a complete description of manipulating objects. All of the functions and features of the MimioStudio drawing tools that are available in MimioStudio Notebook are available in Screen Annotation mode.
  • Page 51 Using MimioTeach To add a line or shape 1. Click the line type or shape you want to add. 2. (Optional) To adjust the line or outline width, drag the Thickness slider. 3. (Optional) To change the line or outline color, select the Outline Color box, and then do one of the following: Select a color from the Color Palette.

  • Page 52: Clearing All Annotations From The Display

    MimioTeach Select a color from the Color Palette. Click , and then select a color from the Color dialog box. Click , and then select a color from the desktop. 5. To change the line or outline style, click and choose one of the following: Solid Line Dash Line Dotted Line...

  • Page 53: Using The On-Screen Keyboard

    Using MimioTeach To disable MimioStudio Text Tools Do one of the following: Click the Text Tools icon , or  in the notification area of the taskbar. From MimioStudio Tools, click the Applications button, , and then choose Text Tools. Using the On-Screen Keyboard You can enter text into any application using the On-Screen Keyboard.

  • Page 54: Using Writing Pad

    MimioTeach Using Writing Pad With Writing Pad you can enter text through a small on-screen writing pad using the MimioTeach stylus while in Interactive mode. You can also use Writing Pad with your mouse or other input device from your computer. To use Writing Pad 1.

  • Page 55: Using The Web Browser, Calculator, And Magnify Tools

    Caring for MimioTeach To press Do this Backspace Draw a line from right to left. Enter Draw a connected line from top to bottom and then from right to left. Draw a connected line from bottom to top and then from left to right. Draw a connected line from top to bottom Space bar and then from left to right.

  • Page 56: Cleaning Mimioteach

    MimioTeach Cleaning MimioTeach MimioTeach is designed to give you long and trouble-free service while requiring very little maintenance. You can easily clean your MimioTeach using the following items: Lint-free cloth. Isopropyl alcohol, diluted dishwashing detergent, or diluted glass cleaner. If you use glass cleaner, make sure it does not contain ammonia. To clean the MimioTeach bar and stylus 1.
  • Page 57 Caring for MimioTeach 2. Remove the paper backing from the adhesive strips to expose the adhesive. 3. Press the MimioTeach bar firmly along the left edge of the whiteboard as shown.
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  • Page 59: Mimio Interactive

    Chapter 4 Mimio Interactive Using Mimio Interactive with a projector, you can deliver lessons and presentations directly from your whiteboard. Using MimioStudio Interactive mode, you control the movement of the cursor on your screen with the Mimio Interactive Mouse, much like you would with a mouse at your computer.

  • Page 60: Status Lights

    Mimio Interactive Interactive with Mimio Capture Kit, see Mimio Capture Kit. The following figure shows the major components of Mimio Interactive. A button (right-click) Print page (Spotlight tool) B button (hover) Resize window (Reveal tool) Power button/status light Interactive Learning button Data transmission status light New page (MimioStudio Tools) Memory status light...

  • Page 61: About Mimio Wireless

    or Mimio Interactive is turned off. Solid Green Mimio Interactive is receiving power. Solid Amber Mimio Interactive is receiving power; one to five hours of battery life remaining. Flashing Amber Mimio Interactive is receiving power; less than one hour of battery life remaining. Data Transmission Status Lights Mimio Capture Kit pen or Mimio Interactive mouse is not in use.

  • Page 62: Status Lights

    Mimio Interactive Power button/status light Resize window (Reveal tool) Learning button Interactive New page (MimioStudio Tools) Link status light Copy page (Annotation mode) Data transmission status light Print page (Spotlight tool) Status Lights The status lights visually show the status of the Mimio Interactive bar. Power Status Lights Not receiving power;...

  • Page 63: About Mimiostudio Tools

    Solid Amber Mimio Interactive cannot find an available wireless receiver. Data Transmission Status Lights Flashing Green Mimio Capture Kit pen or Mimio Interactive mouse is not in use. (slowly) Flashing Green Mimio Capture Kit pen or Mimio Interactive mouse is in use. (quickly) Solid Amber Mimio Capture Kit pen or Mimio Interactive mouse battery is low.

  • Page 64: Getting Started

    Mimio Interactive Selection tool Zoom Brush Text Highlighter Line Arrow End Arrow Start Arrow Both Rectangle Ellipse Triangle Right Triangle Five Pointed Star Hexagon Pentagon Shape Recognition Eraser Insert file Screen clipping Color picker More colors Object Fill Outline and Fill color Thickness slider Color palette Solid Line...

  • Page 65: Setting Up The Mimio Interactive Mouse

    Getting Started Setting Up the Mimio InteractiveMouse Setting Up the Mimio Interactive Bar Setting Up Mimio Wireless Setting Up Interactive Mode Setting Up the Mimio Interactive Mouse The Mimio Interactive Mouse is powered by one AA battery. To set up the Mimio Interactive Mouse 1.

  • Page 66: Setting Up Mimio Wireless

    Mimio Interactive 3. Plug the other end of the USB cable into an available USB port on your computer. 4. Place the Mimio Interactive bar along the left edge of the whiteboard as shown. The Mimio Interactive bar attaches to any whiteboard using the suction cups on the back of the bar.
  • Page 67 Getting Started 2. Slide the Mimio Wireless module onto the Mimio Interactive bar. 3. Plug the power adapter into the power connector on the bottom of the Mimio Interactive bar. 4. Plug the other end of the power adapter into a power outlet. 5.

  • Page 68: Setting Up Interactive Mode

    Mimio Interactive The Mimio Interactive bar attaches to any whiteboard using the suction cups on the back of the bar. 6. Plug the wireless receiver into an available USB port on your computer. If the Mimio Interactive bar will be used for extended periods of time or will be used repeatedly in any one location, you should mount the bar using the included brackets.

  • Page 69: Calibrating Interactive Mode

    Getting Started 1. Project your desktop image onto your whiteboard. Refer to your projector’s documentation for instructions on how to project your desktop image. 2. Adjust the projected image to have a 2-inch to 3-inch buffer between the edge of your projection and your Mimio Interactive.

  • Page 70: Using Mimio Interactive

    Mimio Interactive Using Mimio Interactive You can use the Mimio Interactive bar and stylus in MimioStudio Interactive mode to deliver lessons and presentations. In MimioStudio Interactive mode, you control the movement of the cursor on your screen with the Mimio Interactive Mouse, much like you would with a mouse at your computer.

  • Page 71: Using The Spotlight Tool

    Using Mimio Interactive To use the Reveal tool Do one of the following: From MimioStudio Tools, click the Applications button, , and then choose Reveal. (Interactive mode only) Press the Resize window button, , on the Mimio Interactive bar. To adjust the revealed area Click inside the shaded area and drag down, up, left, or right to reveal more or less of the displayed area.

  • Page 72: Marking Up The Display Using Screen Annotations

    Mimio Interactive To use the Spotlight tool 1. Do one of the following: From MimioStudio Tools, click the Applications button, , and then choose Spotlight. (Interactive mode only) Press the Print page button, , on the Mimio Interactive bar. 2. Click the shaded area outside of the spotlight border and drag the spotlight to the desired location.

  • Page 73: Annotating The Screen Using Mimiostudio Tools

    Using Mimio Interactive 1. Do one of the following From MimioStudio Tools, click the Screen Annotation button, , to freeze your current desktop image. (Interactive mode Only) Press the Copy page button, , on the Mimio Interactive bar. A green border with a faded edge appears around your desktop. 2.
  • Page 74 Mimio Interactive 1. Click the Brush button, 2. (Optional) To adjust the line width, drag the Thickness slider. 3. (Optional) To adjust the line color, do one of the following: Select a color from the Color Palette. Click , and then select a color from the Color dialog box. Click , and then select a color from the desktop.

  • Page 75: Clearing All Annotations From The Display

    Using Mimio Interactive Dotted Line 6. (Optional) To adjust the transparency of the line or shape, click the Transparency button, , and then choose a transparency percentage. 7. Place the cursor where you want the line or shape to start on the page. 8.

  • Page 76: Inserting Text Into An Application Using Mimiostudio Text Tools

    Mimio Interactive Inserting Text Into an Application Using MimioStudio Text Tools You can enter text into any text-entry box or page using the MimioStudio Text Tools. The Text Tool has three modes for entering text: On-Screen Keyboard allows you to enter text through an on-screen keyboard application.

  • Page 77: Using Writing Pad

    Using Mimio Interactive Write Anywhere is only available on Windows XP 32-bit. To use Write Anywhere 1. Start Write Anywhere. The Write Anywhere on-screen buttons appear. 2. Click in the text-entry box or on the page where you want to enter the text. 3.

  • Page 78: Using Gesture Recognition

    Mimio Interactive Writing Pad also supports gesture recognition for commonly used keys. See Using Gesture Recognition. Using Gesture Recognition With gesture recognition, handwritten shortcuts are automatically recognized as commonly used keys. Both Write Anywhere and Writing Pad support gesture recognition. The following table describes how to use gestures to perform common functions.

  • Page 79: Caring For Mimio Interactive

    Caring for Mimio Interactive Caring for Mimio Interactive Review the following topics for information about cleaning, inserting the batteries, and permanently mounting your Mimio Interactive. Cleaning Mimio Interactive Inserting the Batteries Mounting Mimio Interactive Permanently Cleaning Mimio Interactive Mimio Interactiveis designed to give you long and trouble-free service while requiring very little maintenance.
  • Page 80 Mimio Interactive Make sure that the brackets clip into the recesses on the sides of the Mimio Interactive bar. 2. Remove the paper backing from the adhesive strips to expose the adhesive. 3. Press the Mimio Interactive bar firmly along the top left edge of the whiteboard as shown.
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  • Page 83: Mimiocapture

    Chapter 5 MimioCapture MimioCapture is used with a MimioTeach-enabled whiteboard to record notes and drawings from your whiteboard. Using MimioStudio Ink Capture mode, you make notes and drawings on your whiteboard using the MimioCapture pens. Your notes are automatically captured in a MimioStudio Notebook.

  • Page 84: Status Lights

    MimioCapture The following figure shows the major components of MimioCapture. Connector bar port Capture buttons MimioCapture eraser Status lights MimioCapture pens Charging tray Status Lights The status lights visually show the status of each MimioCapture pen and the MimioCapture eraser. The MimioCapture pen or eraser is not receiving power.

  • Page 85: Setting Up The Mimiocapture Tray

    Getting Started Setting Up the MimioCapture Tray The MimioCapture tray is powered using the USB cable and power adapter that were included with your MimioTeach. The MimioTeach bar connects to the MimioCapture tray using the connector bar that was included with your MimioCapture. To connect 1.

  • Page 86: Setting Up The Mimiocapture Pens

    MimioCapture 7. Reattach the MimioTeach bar along the left side of the whiteboard. Setting Up the MimioCapture Pens MimioCapture comes with four colored MimioCapture pens and four Expo ® dry erase markers. Before you can start using MimioCapture, you must first set up your MimioCapture Pens.

  • Page 87: Setting Up The Mimiocapture Eraser

    Getting Started 4. Replace the top part of the pen onto the pen body. 5. Place the pen cap onto the pen. Setting Up the MimioCapture Eraser The MimioCapture eraser is powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. The eraser charges whenever the eraser is docked on the MimioCapture tray. To set up the MimioCapture eraser Pull the plastic strip from the top part of the eraser to activate the rechargeable battery.

  • Page 88: Charging The Pens And Eraser

    MimioCapture Charging the Pens and Eraser The MimioCapture pens and MimioCapture eraser recharge quickly whenever they are docked on the MimioCapture tray. To charge the pens and eraser Place each pen and the eraser into the appropriate part of the MimioCapture tray. The status lights turn solid green when the pen or eraser is charging.

  • Page 89: Using Mimiocapture

    Using MimioCapture Using MimioCapture MimioCapture can be used along with MimioTeach, without a projector, to record notes and drawings from your whiteboard. This is called capturing digital ink. Capturing Digital Ink When using Ink Capture mode, your notes are automatically captured in a MimioStudio Notebook.

  • Page 90: Adding, Copying, And Printing Notebook Pages

    MimioCapture Adding, Copying, and Printing Notebook Pages The buttons on the MimioCapture tray can be used to easily access features directly from your whiteboard. Using the buttons on the MimioCapture tray, you can insert a new Notebook page, insert a copy of the current page into Notebook, or print the current Notebook page.

  • Page 91: Mounting Mimiocapture To A Non-Magnetic Whiteboard

    Caring for MimioCapture 3. Remove dirt and smudges with one of the cleaning solutions mentioned above. Avoid using liquids on any exposed charging contacts. Do not allow liquid into any openings on the equipment. 4. Reconnect the power cable and the connector bar. Mounting MimioCapture to a Non-Magnetic Whiteboard The MimioCapture tray attaches securely to any magnetic whiteboard.
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  • Page 93: Mimio Capture Kit

    Chapter 6 Mimio Capture Kit Mimio Capture Kit is used with a Mimio Interactive-enabled whiteboard to record notes and drawings from your whiteboard. Using MimioStudio Ink Capture mode, you make notes and drawings on your whiteboard using the Mimio Capture Kit pens. Your notes are automatically captured in a MimioStudio Notebook.

  • Page 94: About Mimiostudio Notebook

    Mimio Capture Kit and eraser. The following figure shows the major components of Mimio Capture Kit. Mimio Capture Kit eraser Mimio Capture Kit pens Mimio Capture Kit eraser holder Mimio Capture Kit pen holder About MimioStudio Notebook As you make notes on your whiteboard using Mimio Capture Kit, you can automatically save those notes into MimioStudio Notebook.
  • Page 95 Getting Started 2. Press the colored nodes on each side of the pen and pull to remove the color cap. 3. Insert one N-cell battery into the Mimio Capture Kit pen. 4. Replace the color cap making sure to align the spring on the color cap with the battery. 5.

  • Page 96: Setting Up The Mimio Capture Kit Eraser

    Mimio Capture Kit 7. Push the two parts of the pen together, and then twist to lock in place. 8. Place the pen cap onto the pen. Setting Up the Mimio Capture Kit Eraser The Mimio Capture Kit eraser is powered by one AAA battery. To set up the Mimio Capture Kit eraser 1.

  • Page 97: Setting Up Mimiostudio Notebook For Capture

    Getting Started 3. Replace the battery compartment cover. Setting Up MimioStudio Notebook for Capture To begin capturing digital ink, you must first do the following: Set the size of your whiteboard in MimioStudio Settings. Start MimioStudio Ink Capture mode. Setting the Whiteboard Size Before you begin capturing digital ink, you must first set the size of your whiteboard in MimioStudio Settings.

  • Page 98: Using Mimio Capture Kit

    Mimio Capture Kit To start Ink Capture mode Touch the tip of any Mimio Capture Kit pen to the whiteboard. A new Notebook opens automatically for capturing your notes. Using Mimio Capture Kit Mimio Capture Kit can be used along with Mimio Interactive, without a projector, to record notes and drawings from your whiteboard.

  • Page 99: Adding, Copying, And Printing Notebook Pages

    Using Mimio Capture Kit Keep the pen within 15 degrees of its perpendicular position to the whiteboard to ensure that the data is accurately captured. To erase digital ink Erase the ink from the whiteboard using the Mimio Capture Kit eraser. Keep the eraser surface flat against the whiteboard to ensure that the data is accurately erased.

  • Page 100: Downloading Digital Ink

    Mimio Capture Kit New page Inserts a new page into MimioStudio Notebook. Copy page Inserts a duplicate of the current page into MimioStudio Notebook. Print page Prints the current page. Resize window Minimizes or Maximizes the MimioStudio Notebook window. Interactive Exits Ink Capture mode and starts Interactive mode.

  • Page 101: Mounting The Mimio Capture Kit

    Caring for Mimio Capture Kit 1. Use the lint-free cloth to wipe the exterior of the Mimio Capture Kit pens, and eraser. 2. Remove dirt and smudges with one of the cleaning solutions mentioned above. Do not allow liquid into any openings on the equipment. Mounting the Mimio Capture Kit The Mimio Capture Kit pen and eraser holders attach securely to any whiteboard.
  • Page 102 Mimio Capture Kit 1. Remove the paper backing from the adhesive strips on the back of the eraser holder to expose the adhesive. 2. Press the Mimio Capture Kit eraser holder firmly against the whiteboard as shown. 3. Insert the Mimio Capture Kit eraser into the eraser holder when not in use.

  • Page 103: Mimiovote

    Chapter 7 MimioVote MimioVote is a wireless, interactive, student response system. Using MimioVote, you can easily and quickly gather student responses. This quick feedback from students allows you to make sure each student is keeping up and adjust your lesson accordingly. What's Included The MimioVote package contains the following items: Carrying case...

  • Page 104: About The Mimiovote Units

    MimioVote You can place any MimioVote unit into any slot on the MimioVote station. The number assigned to each unit is automatically determined by the number of the slot that the unit is inserted into. There is no need to match a particular unit to a particular slot on the MimioVote station.

  • Page 105: About The Software

    When conducting activities, the buttons on the MimioVote unit light up depending on what answers are available to the student. The available answers are determined by the teacher when the question is created. For example, if the question is a True/False question, only the  and  buttons are illuminated on the MimioVote unit.

  • Page 106: About The Vote Toolbar

    MimioVote creating activities in Notebook quick and easy. For more information about using MimioStudio Notebook and Gallery, see About MimioStudio. About the Vote Toolbar The Vote Toolbar includes all the tools you need for taking attendance, conducting class activities, gathering student responses, and viewing results. The Vote Toolbar is available in MimioStudio Notebook and Microsoft PowerPoint.

  • Page 107: Getting Started

    Getting Started Classes View The Classes view displays a list of all of your saved classes, the number of students in each class, and the average grade for all students in the class. Class View The Class view displays a list of all students in the selected class and all dates on which any activities were conducted.
  • Page 108 MimioVote for the first time will take approximately six hours; when fully discharged, recharging the battery will take approximately twelve hours. To set up MimioVote 1. Pull the plastic strip from each MimioVote unit to activate the rechargeable battery. 2. Insert each MimioVote unit into a slot on the MimioVote station. 3.

  • Page 109: Adding A Second Mimiovote System

    Each MimioVote system includes either 24 or 32 MimioVote units. For larger classes, you can combine two MimioVote systems for a total of up to 64 units. You can use the same MimioHub to connect all of your MimioClassroom devices to your computer.

  • Page 110: Setting Up The Gradebook

    MimioVote Setting Up the Gradebook Before you begin using your MimioVote system to conduct activities, you must first set up MimioStudio Gradebook. You can add as many classes as you want to Gradebook, and then add students to each of your classes. Creating a Class You can create as many classes as you want in Gradebook.

  • Page 111: Adding Activities

    Using MimioStudio Gradebook To import a class list 1. In Gradebook, select the class you want to import the student list into. 2. From the File menu, choose Import, and then choose Students. The Open dialog box appears. 3. Navigate to and select the file you want to import, and then click Open. The students are added to the selected class.

  • Page 112: Removing A Student

    MimioVote Removing a Student You can delete a student from a class at any time. Deleting a student permanently removes the student from the class and removes all of their activity results from the Gradebook. To remove a student from a class 1.

  • Page 113: Generating Reports

    Using MimioStudio Gradebook Choose a different question type from the Type list. Enter a new weight for the question in the Weight box. 4. Click OK to save your changes. Generating Reports You can generate a variety of reports from MimioStudio Gradebook. Reports are generated as HTML files and are displayed in your default Web browser.

  • Page 114: Opening Archived Classes

    MimioVote Class results - includes the class average for each student in the selected class. Class and activity results - includes the class average for each student as well as the grade each student received for each activity Activity results - includes the grade for each student for the selected activity. To export class results 1.

  • Page 115: Creating Activities In Notebook

    Creating Activities ABCD - Multiple choice, four possible answers ABCDE - Multiple choice, five possible answers Creating Activities in Notebook You can use MimioStudio Notebook to create any type of MimioVote activity. Activities are created by adding question objects to Notebook pages. The Questions and Results folder in MimioStudio Gallery includes a wide variety of pre-designed question objects to make creating activities in Notebook quick and easy.

  • Page 116: Modifying Question Objects

    MimioVote 7. Enter a weight for the question in the Question Weight box, and then click OK. 8. Repeat steps 2-7 to add all additional questions to the activity. Modifying Question Objects MimioStudio Gallery includes a variety of pre-designed question objects for creating MimioVote activities.

  • Page 117: Using The Mimiovote Unit

    Using the MimioVote Unit 1. Open the activity to print. 2. Click  on the Vote Toolbar. The Select Class dialog box appears. 3. Select the class to print the activity for from the Class list, and then click OK. The activity is displayed as an HTML file in your default Web browser. 4.

  • Page 118: Requesting Help

    MimioVote 2. Repeat step 1 for each remaining question in the activity. You can change your answer to any question at anytime before submitting your answers. Use  to move through the questions and review or change any answers as desired. The currently selected answer button flashes. 3.

  • Page 119: Conducting A Teacher-Led Activity

    Using the Vote Toolbar Viewing Question Results Viewing Session Results Viewing a List of Students that Have Not Responded Conducting a Teacher-Led Activity Once you have created an activity in Notebook or PowerPoint ,you can perform the activity ® with your class. When performing a Teacher-Led activity, the questions are displayed one at a time for the students.

  • Page 120: Conducting A Self-Paced Activity

    MimioVote Conducting a Self-Paced Activity Once you have created an activity in Notebook or PowerPoint ® ,you can perform the activity with your class. When performing a Self-Paced activity, each student must have a printed copy of all questions in the activity. For information about printing activities, see Printing Activities.

  • Page 121: Viewing A List Of Students That Have Not Responded

    Caring For MimioVote 1. Click , and then choose Activity Results. The Activity Results window appears. 2. To modify the appearance of the results, click 3. Click  to save your changes and view the results. Viewing a List of Students that Have Not Responded While you are polling a class, the number of students that have responded to the current question is displayed on the Vote Toolbar.

  • Page 122: Storing Mimiovote

    MimioVote 3. Remove dirt and smudges with one of the cleaning solutions mentioned above. Avoid using liquids on any exposed charging contacts. Do not allow liquid into any openings on the equipment. 4. Reconnect the Power cable. Storing MimioVote The MimioVote system comes with a carrying case for your MimioVote station and MimioVote units.

  • Page 123: Mimioview

    Chapter 8 MimioView MimioView works seamlessly with MimioStudio software to display documents, three- dimensional objects, and microscope slides for your entire class to view. You can use MimioView to display still images or live video. What's Included The MimioView package contains the following items: Microscope adapter USB cable MimioStudio DVD...

  • Page 124: About Mimioview

    MimioView About MimioView You can use the MimioView camera to display documents, three-dimensional objects, and microscope slides. The MimioView camera and lamps are each attached to the MimioView base by a flexible, gooseneck. This allows you to precisely position the camera and each lamp for the best possible view of the object you are displaying.

  • Page 125: About Mimiostudio View

    Getting Started About MimioStudio View The View window displays the image captured by the MimioView camera. From the View window, you can rotate or zoom the image, mark up the image using MimioStudio Tools, adjust the contrast and brightness settings, freeze the image, and so on. The following table describes the major features of the MimioStudio View window.

  • Page 126: Opening The View Window

    MimioView 3. Connect the other end of the USB cable into an available USB port on your computer. Opening the View Window When you press the View button on the MimioView, the camera and lamps turn on and the MimioStudio View window opens automatically. To open the View window Press  on the MimioView base.

  • Page 127: Displaying An Object

    Using MimioView 1. Place the document under the MimioView camera. 2. Adjust the camera head so that the desired image is displayed in the View window. 3. Adjust the lamps to light the document as desired. 4. Press  on the MimioView base. Displaying an Object Using MimioView, you can display a three-dimensional object.

  • Page 128: Adjusting The Image

    MimioView object. To freeze the image Do one of the following: Press  on the MimioView base. Click  on the View toolbar. The image is paused in the View window. To return to displaying live video, press or click  a second time. Adjusting the Image MimioView includes features that make it easy to adjust the image displayed in the MimioStudio View window without having to adjust the camera or the displayed object.

  • Page 129: Adjusting The Settings

    Using MimioView Adjusting the Settings You can adjust the brightness and contrast settings automatically or manually. To adjust the settings automatically Do one of the following: Press  on the MimioView base. Click  on the View toolbar. To adjust the settings manually 1.

  • Page 130: Clearing All Annotations From The Image

    MimioView Selection tool Zoom Brush Text Highlighter Line Arrow End Arrow Start Arrow Both Rectangle Ellipse Triangle Right Triangle Five Pointed Star Hexagon Pentagon Shape Recognition Eraser Insert file Color picker More colors Object Fill Thickness slider Outline and Fill color Color palette Solid Line Dash Line...

  • Page 131: Recording Video

    Caring For MimioView The selected area is saved as an image to the clipboard. 3. Paste the image into the desired application. Recording Video Using MimioStudio Recorder, you can record your interactions into an AVI movie file, with or without audio. See Using MimioStudio Recorder for more information on how to use MimioStudio Recorder.
  • Page 132 MimioView 1. Attach the VESA mount to the table or desktop. For information about attaching the VESA mount to your table or desktop, see the VESA documentation. 2. Attach the VESA base to the bottom of the MimioView as shown.

  • Page 133: Mimio Pad

    Chapter 9 Mimio Pad Mimio Pad is a 2.4 GHz wireless pad. To configure Mimio Pad for use, install the MimioStudio software and plug the wireless receiver into your computer. Once connected, you can use the Mimio Pad from anywhere in the room to interact with your computer. No additional configuration is required.

  • Page 134: About Mimio Pad

    Mimio Pad If you are missing any of the items above, contact Customer Support. About Mimio Pad Become familiar with the features of your Mimio Pad as shown in the following illustrations. Active area Page up/Page down Volume up/Volume down Shortcut keys Wireless receiver storage LCD display...

  • Page 135: Getting Started

    Getting Started Power The power is on. Battery Indicator Shows how much charge is left in the Mimio Pad battery. Power saving mode is on. The Mimio Pad enters power saving mode Power Saving Mode when the pen is away from the active area for three seconds. Connected The Mimio Pad is connected to your computer.

  • Page 136: Configuring Mimio Pad

    Mimio Pad To insert the pen battery 1. Twist the top of the pen counterclockwise. 2. Lift the battery cover, and insert battery as shown. 3. Replace battery cover and pen top. Configuring Mimio Pad Delete this text and replace it with your own content. To configure Mimio Pad 1.

  • Page 137: Changing The Pen Tip

    Using Mimio Pad Selection Tool Screen Clipping Screen Annotation Highlighter Text Tool Eraser Spotlight Tool Reveal Tool Copy Notebook Paste Tools New Page Recorder Changing the Pen Tip After a period of use, you may need to replace the pen tip. Extra pen tips and a pen tip extractor are located inside the pad battery compartment.
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  • Page 139: Mimiostudio Recorder

    Chapter 10 MimioStudio Recorder MimioStudio Recorder can capture a live desktop, synchronized with audio, as a video file. You can save the file in two formats: Mimio and Microsoft. Both are AVI files, however, the Mimio format can only be played back using Mimio software. The Microsoft formatted AVI file can be played back in most Windows media players.
  • Page 140 MimioStudio Recorder 3. Just before you start your presentation, click the Record button, If you chose Record Window, select the window to record. If you chose Record Area, drag a selection box around the area to record. While recording, MimioStudio Recorder automatically minimizes and is displayed in the notification area of the taskbar as the MimioStudio Recorder icon, To pause recording Click...

  • Page 141: Sharing The Whiteboard Remotely

    Chapter 11 Sharing the Whiteboard Remotely This chapter describes how to share a presentation displayed on a Mimio-enabled ® whiteboard with Microsoft NetMeeting . You can also share your desktop using various ® other desktop sharing solutions such as Windows Meeting Space.
  • Page 142 Sharing the Whiteboard Remotely Clear the Enable NetMeeting interaction check box. To set up NetMeeting support for a specific MimioClassroom device Choose the device that you want to use with NetMeeting from the Device list.

  • Page 143: Customizing Mimiostudio

    3. Click Apply. Adjusting the Classroom Devices Settings The Classroom Devices settings displays a list of all MimioClassroom devices that are connected or are available to connect to your computer. You can connect to any available devices using the Classroom Devices settings.
  • Page 144 Customizing MimioStudio Create a combined surface using two or more MimioTeach devices and two or more MimioCapture devices You can combine up to four different surfaces. These settings are only used when your MimioTeach or Mimio Interactive device is used to capture digital ink.
  • Page 145 Adjusting the Ink Capture Settings Location Description Vertical – Top Left The Mimio Interactive bar is mounted vertically and aligned with the Default top left corner of the whiteboard (maximum size is 4’ tall x 8’ wide). Vertical – Top Right The Mimio Interactive bar is mounted vertically and aligned with the top right corner of the whiteboard (maximum size is 4’...

  • Page 146: Adjusting The Interactive Settings

    Customizing MimioStudio 3. Click Combine. The Create extended surface dialog box appears. 4. Choose the arrangement of your combined surfaces from the Extend Surface Styles list. 5. Press the New Page button, , on each MimioCapture tray, in the order shown. 6.

  • Page 147: Actions And Commands Settings

    3. Click Yes to restart MimioStudio in the selected language. Adjusting MimioStudio Notebook Settings MimioStudio Notebook settings provides options for setting the general parameters of MimioStudio and the default interaction mode with MimioClassroom devices. The following tables describe the MimioStudio Notebook settings. General Settings...

  • Page 148: Ink Capture Settings

    Customizing MimioStudio Ink Capture Settings Setting Description Automatically connect devices to newly opened Notebook. Connect to available device on file new Connect to device when Automatically open a Notebook in Ink Capture mode when a any pen is used MimioCapture or Mimio Capture Kit pen touches the whiteboard. Download data when Automatically download digital ink to a new MimioStudio Notebook local storage is detected...

  • Page 149: Getting Help

    Getting Help This chapter describes how to check for and install software updates, and how to troubleshoot some common problems. If you are unable to solve a problem, this chapter also describes how to contact DYMO Technical Support. Updating the Software The Software Update settings allow you to check for and install MimioStudio software updates.
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  • Page 151: Environmental Information

    If you need more information on the collection, reuse and recycling systems, please contact your local or regional waste administration. You can also contact DYMO for more information on the environmental performances of our products. Safety Precautions for Lithium-Ion Rechargeable Batteries Inaccurate handling of a Lithium-ion rechargeable battery may cause leakage, heat, smoke, an explosion, or fire.

  • Page 152: Documentation Feedback

    Suggestions for how to correct or improve the documentation We also welcome your suggestions for additional topics you would like to see covered in the documentation. Send email feedback to: documentation@dymo.com...
  • Page 153 Documentation Feedback Please keep in mind that this email address is only for documentation feedback. If you have a technical question, please contact Customer Service.
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