eInstruction MOBIView Quick Start Manual

eInstruction MOBIView Quick Start Manual

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MOBIView™
Quick Start Guide

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  • Page 1 MOBIView™ Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    © eInstruction (2010). All rights reserved. eInstruction and ExamView are registered trademark and Mobi View™, eI Community™, ® ® and Workspace™ are trademarks of eInstruction Corporation in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
  • Page 3 Appendixes ..................29 A: Limited Warranty for Mobi View ............ 29 B: Declaration of Conformity ............. 31 C: Hardware and Software Requirements .......... 32 D: Technical Specifications ..............34...
  • Page 4: Mobi View At-A-Glance

    Mobi View, the sixth generation in the series, includes an easy-to-use touchscreen. This adds a whole new dimension of convenience, functionality, and control. Powered by eInstruction’s award- winning Workspace software, Mobi View enables interaction with lesson materials from virtually any source, including publishers’ content from...
  • Page 5 Mobi View pen doubles as a remote mouse. Clicking the pen Interactive touchscreen provides tip simulates a left-click; clicking one-click access to annotation the top of the rocker button tools, notes, favorites, keyboard, simulates a right-click. reports, and custom settings. Active writing area doubles as a remote mouse pad.
  • Page 6: 1: Getting Started

    1: Getting Started Before You Begin Mobi View is compatible with most Mac, Windows, or Linux operating systems. Please see page 32 for complete software and hardware Pen lanyard Pen (extra nibs requirements. included) You’ll need an available USB port and CD ROM drive to install Mobi View and Workspace software.
  • Page 7 Touchscreen Recharging pen holder Power Mobi RF hub holder USB connector button Active writing Battery area MOBIVIEW Mobi View - front view Mobi View - rear view...
  • Page 8: Setting Up Mobi View

    Place Mobi View on the charging Setting Up Mobi View stand. 1. Charge Mobi View Before using Mobi View for the first time, fully charge the tablet and pen for optimal battery life. See page 25 for battery care tips. Carefully pull out the plastic tab Charging contacts from the pen and place the pen...
  • Page 9 Pen charging 3. Turn on Mobi View Remove the RF hub from the Battery Home back of Mobi View and plug it charging into a USB port on the computer. Mobi View charging indicators (power on only) Tip! Alternately, charge Mobi View by connecting it to a computer using the provided USB cable.
  • Page 10 Updates tab, and press the Check for Updates button. 3. Check for Firmware Updates Open Device Manager. Select the eInstruction icon from the system tray on your computer, and then select Device Manager. In Device Manager, select the Mobi View icon and then select File >...
  • Page 11: 2: Using Mobi View

    2: Using Mobi View Access all Mobi View features directly Pen proximity indicator (appears from the Home screen. when pen near active writing area) or pen charging indicator Reports (if charging) ready USB connected Presenter (Signal strength if Battery life disconnected) Home indicator...
  • Page 12: Notes

    Create and save up to 20 private notes, or post public notes to share with your class. Mouse mode Writing Notes MOBIVIEW Select the Pen tool and any Active writing area formatting options. Formatting options include the pen Saving Notes...
  • Page 13 Tip! Posted notes are also copied to Deleting Notes the system clipboard and may be Press the Trash button to delete pasted into any suitable application the current note. (Windows only). Adding Notes Press the Plus button to add a new note.
  • Page 14: Annotate

    Annotate Access Workspace tools to annotate content and collaborate with multiple users from anywhere in the classroom. The tools displayed on the Annotate screen can be customized. Return Annotation Start/stop Customize to Home tools multi-user tools For additional help with Workspace, screen mode see the Workspace Getting Started...
  • Page 15 Annotation in Workspace software Tip! All annotations created in a single session are automatically saved and named with the current date. Customize tools in Device Manager Customizing Tools Press the Customize Tools button to open the Device Launching Multi-User Mode Manager utility on the computer.
  • Page 16: Favorites

    Bookmark and access up to 16 through Favorites favorite links to websites or files. list Favorites are set up and stored in eInstruction’s Device Manager utility on the computer. Tip! If you use Mobi View with a different computer, you will need to reset your favorites.
  • Page 17 Bookmarking Favorites Press the Add Favorites button. This will launch the Device Manager utility on the computer. Device Manager will open to the Mobi View Properties window, Favorites tab. Select the function row you wish to change. Select the folder or link icon for a file or website.
  • Page 18: Keyboard

    Using the Keyboard with Keyboard Workspace (Lesson or Annotate Over Desktop Mode) Fill in fields or type web addresses using the mobile keyboard. Use the Mobi View pen to enter characters on the Mobi View Using the Keyboard Outside of keyboard screen.
  • Page 19 Press Exit to close the keyboard and return to the Home screen. Tip! Use the keyboard as a substitute for the Type Text tool on the Annotate screen to quickly enter text using the Mobi View keyboard. Clear Return to Home Enter screen International characters...
  • Page 20: Reports

    Reports If your classroom uses eInstruction Student Response System devices, you can view the assessment reports in real-time on your Mobi View. Available reports: Page up or down View previous or • Question Status through a report next report •...
  • Page 21 Response Grid Answer Distribution Session Results by Student Response per Student...
  • Page 22: Settings

    Settings Customize Mobi View preferences. Calibrate the touchscreen (if pen is not lining up Set or unset auto start when using Notes) preferences Settings Connect Mobi View to the RF hub Set sleep timer (1 - 5 minutes) to Set the touchscreen dim the touchscreen brightness level to conserve power...
  • Page 23: 3: Getting The Most Out Of Mobi

    “Presenter”) allowing you to the blue button next to the battery start and stop multi-user mode and compartment. to view instant reports if using one of eInstruction’s student response From the Annotate screen, systems. press the Multi-User button. Launching Multi-User Mode...
  • Page 24 Select the desired number the Device Manager utility on the of users to activate the computer by selecting the Workspace multi-user mode. device and then pressing the Lock icon. Designating a Presenter Tablet Open Device Manager. Select the eInstruction icon from the...
  • Page 25: Companion Products

    Companion Products Mobi View allows you to view student answers in real-time from the Reports eInstruction offers a complete screen. learning suite of products and resources that can be used with Learning Content and Resources Mobi View to maximize the teaching and learning experiences.
  • Page 26: 4: Caring For Mobi View

    4: Caring for Mobi View Mobi View Gently insert the new battery pack into the compartment. Cleaning Wipe the surface of the Mobi View Warning! Before replacing the cover, with a soft cloth and a gentle hold down the battery connector cleanser, safe for lenses or LCD wires in the available space to avoid screens.
  • Page 27: Pen

    Positive Changing the Pen Battery The pen uses a special rechargeable battery that typically lasts over a year with normal use. Note: If the battery is not inserted correctly, the power will drain from Pens will go into “sleep” mode after the battery.
  • Page 28: 5: Support And Troubleshooting

    Please look through the table below For additional support, please for additional help with Mobi View. contact us at: For help with Workspace, please see www.einstruction.com the Workspace online help. +1 888.333.4988 (U.S. Toll Free) +33 1.58.31.10.65 (Europe) +1 480.443.2214 (Outside of U.S.
  • Page 29 Check to make sure you are using the Mobi View RF hub if using in a multi-device environment. Device Manager not found. • Is Device Manager running? Select the eInstruction icon in the system tray to open Device Manager and restart Mobi View.
  • Page 30: Appendixes

    A nominal Warranty Handling Fee will be charged after eInstruction will pay all labor and material expenses for the first 90 days of use and calculated from the date covered items, but will not pay for the following: of original consumer purchase.
  • Page 31 Notice 5. If eInstruction determines that the unit is not defective Some states and provinces do not allow the exclusion within the terms of the warranty, the consumer shall...
  • Page 32: B: Declaration Of Conformity

    +33 1.58.31.10.60 (CET), or fax us at +33 1.58.31.10.69 (CET). We can also be contacted through our Web site The “CE“ mark on these devices indicates at www.einstruction.com (in US), or at www. compliance under the EMC 2004/108/ interwritelearning.eu (in France). EC Directive. Declaration of conformity...
  • Page 33: C: Hardware And Software Requirements

    C: Hardware and Software or higher Requirements • Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0 Windows or greater • Microsoft Windows XP SP2, • Internet connection required for Windows Vista, or Windows 7 access to online content and • Intel Pentium III processor tutorials 1GHz equivalent or higher (or •...
  • Page 34 minimum of 24-bit color video • Video Card with support for • One available USB Port DirectX 9 or greater • Java 1.5 or greater • Sound Card with Speakers and • “libUSB” (USB support) microphone for audio/video record and playback •...
  • Page 35: D: Technical Specifications

    D: Technical Specifications Platform Support Microsoft Windows® (7, XP or Vista) Hardware Interface RF, USB Technology Electromagnetic Pen Operating Temperature 40° to 115° F (5° to 46° C) Storage Temperature -40° to 158° F (-40° to 70° C) Warranty One Year Warranty; extended warranty options are available Battery Life Greater than 12 hours...
  • Page 36 Corporate Headquarters eInstruction EMEA 308 N. Carroll Blvd. Z.I. Les Mardelles 26/36 rue Alfred Nobel Denton, TX 76201 93600 Aulnay Sous Bois France Tel: 888.707.6819 Tel: +33 1.58.31.10.60 Fax: 940.565.0959 Fax: +33 1.58.31.10.69 www.interwritelearning.eu Western Office Technical Support 14400 N. 87th St., Ste 250 Scottsdale, AZ 85260 www.einstruction.com...

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