Turning Technologies Touch Board User Manual

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Summary of Contents for Turning Technologies Touch Board

  • Page 1 Touch Board 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 Connecting the Video Projector Connecting the Touch Board via USB Calibrating the Touch Board via Device Manager Calibrating the Touch Board (Windows 7 and Windows 8) USING THE TOUCH BOARD Mouse Actions Touch Gestures Care and Maintenance...
  • Page 4: Overview

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

    Touch Board TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS Touch Board is designed to function with most computers; however, there are some basic hardware and software requirements. Hardware Touch Board USB port Touch Gestures Windows® 7 or Windows® 8 Software WorkSpace Linux Microsoft Windows® XP SP 2, OS X v.10.7, 10.8 or 10.9...
  • Page 6: Installing Ubuntu Gnome

    Touch Board Installing Ubuntu GNOME TouchBoard 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

    It is recommended that a skilled professional assess the strength of the wall and determine the appropriate hardware required to securely attach the Touch Board to the wall. A minimum of two people are required to safely lift and mount the board to the wall.
  • Page 9: Connecting The Video Projector

    The steps below walk you through performing a calibration via Device Manager. Aside from using these steps on an OS X or Linux platform, you can also perform them on a PC if you moved the Touch Board. It is strongly recommended to recalibrate the Touch Board if the board or projector has been moved.
  • Page 10: Calibrating The Touch Board (Windows 7 And Windows 8)

    Prerequisites You must have administrative privileges to perform the Touch Board 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

    Touch Board USING THE TOUCH BOARD This chapter covers how to properly use the Touch Board. 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

    The Touch Board Wireless Kit offers maximum flexibility in the classroom. A wireless communication hub and receiver (RF Hub and RFCOM) allow for wireless connection to the computer so that the Touch Board can be placed anywhere in the room.
  • Page 13: Workspace

    Touch Board 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 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 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 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 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

    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 Manufacturer's HQ Address: interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 20: Contact Us

    Touch Board 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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