Turning Technologies Touch Board Plus User Manual

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Touch Board Plus
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  • Page 1 Touch Board Plus User Guide...
  • Page 2 ResponseCard RF, ResponseCard RF LCD, ResponseCard IR, ResponseCard XR, ResponseCard NXT, QT Device, CPS IR, CPS Pulse, CPS Spark, Gen 2, PRS RF, PRS IR, DualBoard, Touch Board, Touch Board Plus, MeetingBoard, SchoolBoard, iPannel, Mobi, MobiView, MobiKWIK, Mobi Learner, Mobi 360 and their respective receivers.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Mounting the Touch Board Plus Connecting the Video Projector Connecting the Touch Board Plus via USB Calibrating the Touch Board Plus via Device Manager Calibrating the Touch Board Plus (Windows 7 and Windows 8) USING THE TOUCH BOARD PLUS Mouse Actions Touch Gestures...
  • Page 4: Overview

    Built on the popular functionality of the DualBoard™, Touch Board Plus features touch technology, allowing instructors and participants to interact with the whiteboard using the Touch Board Plus Wand or their fingers. Six points of contact can be used on the Touch Board Plus at the same time (Windows 7 and 8 Only).
  • Page 5: Technical Requirements

    Touch Board Plus TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS Touch Board Plus is designed to function with most computers; however, there are some basic hardware and software requirements. Hardware Touch Board Plus USB port Touch Gestures Windows® 7 or Windows® 8 Software WorkSpace Linux Microsoft Windows®...
  • Page 6: Installing Ubuntu Gnome

    Touch Board Plus Installing Ubuntu GNOME TouchBoard Plus must be used with the Ubuntu GNOME environment. Follow the steps below to install GNOME. Ubuntu 12.04 users: open Terminal and run one the following commands: sudo apt-get install gnome -session -fallback sudo apt-get install gnome -session -panel Ubuntu 14.04 users: open Terminal and run the following command:...
  • Page 7: Set Up

    Repeat steps 1 and 2 using the WorkSpace Content disc. Restart your computer to complete the installation process. After the installation, a shortcut for the software will appear on the desktop and the Turning Technologies icon will appear in the notification area (PC)/Menu Extras area (Mac).
  • Page 8: Mounting The Touch Board Plus

    Attach the wall hanger to the wall. Using the provided bracket screws, attach the two anchor clips to the bottom of the Touch Board Plus. Carefully mount the Touch Board Plus on the wall hanger.
  • Page 9: Connecting The Video Projector

    Connecting the Touch Board Plus via USB The Touch Board Plus connects to your computer via a USB cable. A separate power supply is not necessary since the Touch Board Plus is powered through the USB connection. Plug the USB cable into the USB port on the right side of the board.
  • Page 10: Calibrating The Touch Board Plus (Windows 7 And Windows 8)

    Prerequisites You must have administrative privileges to perform the Touch Board Plus 16 pt. calibration. After the initial 16 pt. calibration, a 4 pt. calibration can be performed by a non-administrative user. If you do not have administrative privileges, contact your IT department.
  • Page 11: Using The Touch Board Plus

    Touch Board Plus USING THE TOUCH BOARD PLUS This chapter covers how to properly use the Touch Board Plus. Mouse Actions Touch Gestures Care and Maintenance Additional Solutions Mouse Actions Mouse Command Mouse Action Action Left-click Open items Touch and release to click...
  • Page 12: Care And Maintenance

    Care and Maintenance Touch Board Plus may be used as a standard whiteboard. Expo® dry erase whiteboard pens and cleaner are recommended. Use a soft cloth and gentle cleanser safe for whiteboards to clean the board.
  • Page 13: Workspace

    Touch Board Plus WORKSPACE WorkSpace provides the tools to create and deliver presentations, enhance material with special effects, annotate to highlight key points, add notes incorporating additional information or participant comments and much more. Refer to the complete WorkSpace for Java User Guide or WorkSpace for PC User Guide for detailed instructions on using the WorkSpace software.
  • Page 14 Touch Board Plus WorkSpace Window Mac The Toolbar displays when WorkSpace is opened in Lesson Mode. The default toolbar scheme is set to Intermediate. The Page Navigation Toolbar displays the tools used to navigate through the presentation file, including the Multi- User Mode tools.
  • Page 15: Workspace Modes

    Multiple mobile devices can be displayed on the board at the same time. From the Multi-User Menu: Set up multiple participants to interact with Turning Technologies products. Define the number of areas for multi-user use and determine if participants will use a collaborative or defined workspace. In Multi-User Mode, participants can select objects on any Multi-User layer within their area.
  • Page 16: Setting Up Multi-User Mode

    Touch Board Plus Toggle Multi-User Mode on and off using the Multi-User option. Add, remove and move Mobi tablets to different areas using Edit Devices. Each multi-user page will remember specific device placement when moving between pages or returning from Mouse Mode.
  • Page 17: Selecting The Presenter

    Touch Board Plus Selecting the Presenter The presenter in Multi-User Mode controls when multi-user mode begins and ends. Open Device Manager. Images of each available device appear in the main window. Select the icon for the desired presenter device. From the menu bar, click Options and select Set Presenter.
  • Page 18: Distributing Files As Iwb

    Touch Board Plus Distributing Files as IWB Content saved as a Common File Format (IWB) can be shared with any interactive whiteboard and software if the whiteboard and software accept the IWB formatting. It is important to note that some formatting and interactive content may be lost due to the inability to exchange information between the software applications.
  • Page 19: Declaration Of Conformity

    Touch Board Plus DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Regulatory Statements Declaration of Conformity FCC Statement Manufacturer's Name: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to Turning Technologies, LLC/DBA eInstruction the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful...
  • Page 20: Contact Us

    Touch Board Plus CONTACT US For additional help, contact Turning Technologies Technical Support. Technical Support is available from 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. EST. From within the contiguous United States, you can reach Technical Support toll-free by calling 866.746.3015. If you are calling from outside of the United States, please call +1 330.746.3015.

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