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Page 1: User Manual
Boardshare User Manual USER MANUAL Create Capture Col l a borate BoardShare Inc. 500 Davis Street, Suite 801, Evanston, IL 60201 Tel: 855 237 0203 | Support@myBoardShare.com | www.myboardshare.com... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Connect the BoardShare Camera to the Computer using a USB cable Connect BoardShare for use with a projector Connect BoardShare for use with an LCD TV Position the Projector and BoardShare Camera Launch the BoardShare Software Camera Arm Calibrate the BoardShare... - Page 3 Boardshare User Manual Tilting the Camera Calibrate the BoardShare display surface with the Pen Using the Pen BoardShare Palette Features BoardShare Palette New navigation bar Color Palette Palette Buttons BoardShare Settings Settings Buttons Shortcuts Menu Shortcut Menu Buttons Maintaining BoardShare...
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Page 4: Basics About The Hardware
Boardshare User Manual Overview BoardShare is a portable white boarding tool for interactivity and collaboration on any surface. With BoardShare you also can control your PC from any projection surface allowing you to create, capture and collaborate. NOTE: Before using BoardShare... -
Page 5: Safety Information
Boardshare User Manual ensures that the IR emitter is unobstructed but it also ensures that you have an ergonomic and comfortable writing experience. The pen tip is made from durable plastic material. The wear of the pen tip depends on the hardness and abrasiveness of the writing surface being used.Use with non-abrasive surfaces, such as a dry erase board, to extend... -
Page 6: Hardware And Software Requirements For Installation
Boardshare User Manual Hardware and Software Requirements for Installation The BoardShare software is currently compatible with these operating systems: • Microsoft Windows XP ® • Microsoft Windows Vista ® • Microsoft Windows 7 ® • Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard •... -
Page 7: Installation And Startup
CD that is provided with your Quick Start Kit; you can also download the installer file from www.myBoardShare.com a. Double click on BoardShare.msi icon (Figure 2). The screen displays the installer start window (Figure 3). Figure 2... - Page 8 The screen displays Review the License Agreement (Figure 5) , and click the [I Agree] radio button. a. When you agree to the user license agreement, the installer guides you through the next steps required to install BoardShare onto your computer.
- Page 9 C:\Program Files\BoardShare, or click the [Browse] button to select an installation folder on your computer. Choose either the [Everyone] radio button to share the BoardShare application with everyone who uses your computer, or click the [Just me] radio button to ensure that the application works only with your login.
- Page 10 Boardshare User Manual The installer downloads the BoardShare software onto your computer.The screen displays a installing BoardShare screen (Figure 8). Wait for the application to be installed completely. Figure 8 The screen displays the installation complete screen (Figure 9). Click the [Close] button to complete the installation process.
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Page 11: Apple Os 10.6/10.7 (Snow Leopard Or Lion)
Figure 10 products/software-upgrades Double click the zip file. The BoardShare application icon (Figure 10) is saved on your computer in the same location as the zip file. Installing BoardShare Hardware The BoardShare software, camera, and pen are designed to work together. -
Page 12: Position The Projector And Boardshare
Boardshare User Manual Position the Projector and BoardShare Camera Guidelines: • D = H + W (refer to Figure 12), where distance camera from projection surface o H is the height of the projection area o W is the width of the projection area •... -
Page 13: Tm Camera
If the BoardShare camera or projector has not moved from its previous location, then click the [No] button (Figure 16). The BoardShare application will initialize calibration points with default values (Figure 17). The screen displays an information message window describing the initial calibration point values. -
Page 14: Calibrate The Boardshare Tm Camera Arm
(Figure 19) Tilting the Camera To move the laser light up, tilt back the BoardShare laser light arm (Figure 19) Figure 19 NOTE: The laser light position is not always accurate.Position the laser light around the center of the red circle. - Page 15 Boardshare User Manual NOTE: The laser is just for reference purposes and does not need to be perfectly centered Click the [OK] button. The projection surface displays a calibration window with a center point, Press the pen tool on the calibration center point (Figure 20).
- Page 16 Make very minor adjustments to the position of the laser light, about one inch at a time. After the calibration process is successfully completed, laser will shut off. Now other BoardShare functions are available 10. To exit the calibration process at any time select the “esc” escape button on your computer keyboard.
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Page 17: Using The Pen
Boardshare User Manual Using the Pen When using BoardShare remember to always have a clear line of sight between the pen and the BoardShare camera. When using the pen, press the tip of the pen lightly against the projection surface, The pen also has a button on the top. -
Page 18: Boardshare Palette Features
Boardshare User Manual BoardShare Palette Features The BoardShare palette (Figures26–28) includes tools for writing, typing, drawing, and presenting your information. BoardShare Palette New navigation bar Figure 27 Color Palette Figure 28 Figure 26... -
Page 19: Palette Buttons
Boardshare User Manual Palette Buttons Palette Button Functionality/ Button Tool Tip Additional Information Usability or Tool In cursor mode the pen works as a remote Cursor mouse to control your computer. When the icon is showing Toggle between the “whiteboard” this means... -
Page 20: Additional Information
Boardshare User Manual Palette Button Functionality/ Button Tool Tip Additional Information Usability or Tool Drag an eraser across Erase Basic the whiteboard to erase anything. Erase the selected pen stroke (on drawing) or Erase selected text written on Object whiteboard and desktop screen. - Page 21 Open *.whiteboard files can be Image/ opened only as BoardShare Annotation whiteboards Allows you to open or close a file. Once a file is opened, the Close...
- Page 22 Tool Print the current page or screen contents of the Print white board or desktop screen. When you exit BoardShare, Click to close the palette. the application will prompt Exit you to save the contents. Click to View the...
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Page 23: Boardshare Tm Settings
This bar allows you to quickly add new whiteboard pages and also go between them. BoardShare Settings Customize the BoardShare application with your preferences (Figure 29). Select the BoardShare Settings icon from the BoardShare palette (Figure 26 on page 15). Figure 29... -
Page 24: Settings Buttons
Boardshare User Manual Settings Buttons Setting/ Button Functionality/ Tool Tip Additional Information Tool Usability Calibrate the size and resolution of the display Opening the palette surface. triggers a prompt to Place the camera at the recalibrate or use previous/ correct distance and Calibration default calibration values. -
Page 25: Shortcuts Menu
Shortcuts Menu Click the shortcuts menu (Figure 30) on the BoardShare™ palette to make BoardShare and frequently visited locations easily available. Select the BoardShare Shortcuts icon from the BoardShare palette (Figure 27 on page 15). Figure 30 Shortcut Menu Buttons... -
Page 26: Maintaining Boardshare
• Disconnect the USB cable from the PC to remove USB power. • Use a damp, soft, lint-free cloth to clean the exterior of the BoardShare camera. o Avoid getting moisture in any openings. o DO NOT spray liquid on any BoardShare equipment. -
Page 27: Troubleshooting
Boardshare User Manual Troubleshooting Issue Cause Solution Hold the pen as described under “Using Improper holding the Pen” of the pen, blocks the IR while Always calibrate the screen by holding the writing. pen in the same way you plan to write. -
Page 28: Warranty Information
This limited warranty is available only to the original purchaser of the unit and only covers purchase of a new BoardShare unit that is accompanied by this written warranty. This warranty is invalid if the damage or defect is caused by accident, consumer abuse, or unauthorized alteration or repair. - Page 29 DAMAGES, LOSS OF REVENUE OR PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, OR LOSS OF INFORMATION OR DATA ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE UNIT, even if BoardShare has been advised of the possibility of such damages, EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT SUCH DAMAGES MAY NOT BE DISCLAIMED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW.
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Page 30: Certifications
Boardshare User Manual Certifications This device is FCC and CE certified. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. - Page 31 Boardshare User Manual BoardShare Inc. 500 Davis Street, Suite 801 Evanston, IL 60201 Tel: 855 237 0203 Support@myBoardShare.com www.myboardshare.com...
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