Budding Readers now Board User manual

now!Board™ User Manual
Installation and Operation
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Contents
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Overview ....................................................................................................................................... 3
now!Board™Equipment................................................................................................................. 3
The Camera ..................................................................................................................................4
The Stylus ....................................................................................................................................4
The Wand .....................................................................................................................................4
Safety Information .........................................................................................................................4
Hardware and Software Requirements for Installation .........................................................................5
Installation and Startup ..................................................................................................................6
Installing now!Board™Software with Windows XP/Vista/7 ....................................................................6
Installing now!Board™Software (Mac OS X –10.5 or Greater) .............................................................9
Setting up your now!Board™Camera ............................................................................................. 12
Using now!Board™with a Projector ............................................................................................... 12
Using now!Board™with a Ceiling-Mounted Projector ....................................................................... 12
Using now!Board™with a TV/Monitor ............................................................................................ 14
Calibrating now!Board™............................................................................................................... 14
Using the Stylus .......................................................................................................................... 18
Using the Wand ........................................................................................................................... 19
Using the now!Board™Palette ..................................................................................................... 20
Settings...................................................................................................................................... 25
Maintaining now!Board™............................................................................................................. 26
Cleaning now!Board™................................................................................................................... 26
Battery Information and Installation ............................................................................................... 26
Warranty and Registration ............................................................................................................. 27
Software Update .......................................................................................................................... 27
Carrying the Device ...................................................................................................................... 27
Troubleshooting and Support......................................................................................................... 27
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Overview
now!Board™is a set of portable tools that turns any flat surface into an interactive whiteboard, enabling collaboration
and interactivity almost anywhere! now!Board™works with your existing projector, computer and software—set up and
start presenting in a few minutes. Control your PC/Mac from the front of the room, capture and save notes and
drawings on the fly, and easily toggle between virtual whiteboard, web and your applications.
NOTE: Before using now!Board™for the first time, review the important safety information and follow the appropriate
installation and user instructions.
now!Board™Equipment
Your now!Board™equipment (Figure 1)
includes:
• now!Board™Camera
• now!Board™Stylus
• now!Board™Wand
• CD with Installation Software and
User Manual
• USB Cable
• Quick Start Guide
• Carry Case
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The Camera
The camera is designed to sit on a tabletop, facing the display surface.
The camera contains an IR sensor, and tracks the movement of the stylus or wand.
The camera must have a clear line of sight to the stylus or wand at all times during use.
The camera must remain stable and in a fixed position during use.
The camera may not function properly with interference from other infrared devices or in intense lighting such as
halogen lighting or low-hanging light fixtures.
The Stylus
Do not use the stylus on surfaces that may scratch, such as drywall or painted surfaces. Carefully test on a small area
on the display surface before use.
The stylus is designed for use on hard, smooth surfaces only, such as traditional dry-erase boards. Rough surfaces may
cause excessive wear on the stylus tip. For all other surfaces, use the wand.
The stylus communicates with the camera through infrared technology (IR). The stylus must have a clear line of sight
to the camera at all times.
The IR emitter on the stylus is located at the top of the stylus lens. Hold the stylus as recommended (see page 18) to
ensure that the IR emitter is unobstructed during use.
The Wand
The wand is designed for use on almost any surface, such as walls and projector screens.
The wand communicates with the camera through infrared technology (IR). Be sure the IR emitter at the tip of the
wand has a clear line of sight to the camera during use.
Gently pull the tip to extend the wand to desired length.
Safety Information
The now!Board™camera is equipped with a class 2 laser, similar to those used in laser pointers. By default, the laser
is engaged only during the calibration process. Only adults should calibrate now!Board™.
The low-power visible laser emits radiant power below 1 mW.
Avoid looking directly into the laser and avoid pointing the laser at other people.

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Hardware and Software Requirements for Installation
now!Board™is compatible with these operating systems:
• Microsoft®Windows XP
• Microsoft®Windows Vista
• Microsoft®Windows 7
• Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard
• Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard
• Mac OS X 10.7 Lion
Minimum system requirements for MAC OS-based systems.
Mac OS 10.5.8 or later, 2GB RAM and 2GHz clock speed
Minimum system requirements for Windows-based systems.
Windows XP
• Windows XP Professional Service Pack 3
• .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 or higher
• Processor: x86 or x64 1.5 GHz and above Pentium processor or equivalent (recommended)
• RAM: 1 GB and above (recommended)
• Display: 800 x 600 high color, 32-bit; 1024 x 768 high color, 32-bit (recommended)
• DirectX 9.0c
• 128MB of Video Ram or any graphics card supporting DirectX 9.0c and above
• Windows XP Professional Service Pack 3
• .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 or higher
• Processor: x86 or x64 1.5 GHz and above Pentium processor or equivalent (recommended)
• RAM: 1 GB and above (recommended)
• Display: 800 x 600 high color, 32-bit; 1024 x 768 high color, 32-bit (recommended)
• DirectX 9.0c
• 128MB of Video Ram or any graphics card supporting DirectX 9.0c and above
Windows 7
• Windows 7 Professional Service Pack 1
• .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 or higher
• 1.5 Gigahertz (GHz) or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor
• 1 Gigabyte (GB) or more RAM (32-bit) or 2 GB or more RAM (64-bit)
• Display: 800 x 600 high color, 32-bit; 1024 x 768 high color, 32-bit (recommended)
• DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver
• 1 GB and above of Video Ram or any graphics card supporting DirectX 9.0c and above
Windows Vista
• Windows Vista Professional Service Pack 2
• .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 or higher
• 1.5 Gigahertz (GHz) or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor
• 1 Gigabyte (GB) or more RAM (32-bit) or 2 GB or more RAM (64-bit)(recommended)
• Display: 800 x 600 high color, 32-bit; 1024 x 768 high color, 32-bit (recommended)
• DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver
• 1 GB and above of Video Ram or any graphics card supporting DirectX 9.0c and above
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Installation and Startup
Installing now!Board™Software (Windows XP/Vista/7)
1. Insert the CD into your computer (or download the
latest software from mynowboard.com).
2. You should see this screen (Figure 2).
3. Double-click the installation file Run setup.exe
(Figure 2).
4. The screen displays the now!Board™installer window
(Figure 3). Click Next.
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(Figure 2)
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5. Welcome (Figure 4). Click Next.
6. Information (Figure 5). Click Next.
7. License Agreement (Figure 6). Review and click
I Agree and Next.
a. When you agree to the user license agreement,
the installer guides you through the next steps
required to install now!Board™onto your
computer.
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(Figure 4)
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8. Shortcuts (Figure 7). Choose which shortcuts you
would like to create and click on their respective
boxes. Click Next.
(Figure 7)
9. Select Installation Folder (Figure 8). Either use the
default folder C:\Program Files\now!Board\, or click
the [Browse] button to select an installation folder on
your computer. Then choose either Everyone to share
the now!Board™application with everyone who uses
your computer, or click Just me to ensure that the
application works only with your login. Click Next.
(Figure 8)
10. Confirm Installation (Figure 9). Click Next to begin
installing the now!Board™software.
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11. The installer downloads the now!Board™software
onto your computer (Figure 10). Wait for the
application to be installed completely.
(Figure 10)
12. Installation Complete (Figure 11). Click Close to
complete the installation process.
13. Be sure to check for the latest version of the
now!Board™software by clicking on the Settings icon
in the palette and choosing Update Software. You
can also download the latest version at
mynowboard.com.
14. Set up the now!Board™hardware by following the
directions in the “Setting Up Your now!Board™
Camera” section.
a. If the now!Board™camera has already been set
up, skip to the “Launch the now!Board™
Software” section to begin using now!Board™.
(Figure 11)
Installing now!Board™Software (Mac OS X – 10.5 or Greater)
1. Insert the CD into your computer (or download the latest software from mynowboard.com). The now!Board™
icon will appear in a window. Double-click the icon to begin installation.

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2. You should see the Welcome to the now!Board™Installer screen (Figure 12). Click Continue.
(Figure 12)
3. The License Agreement will appear (Figure 13). Click Continue.
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(Figure 13)
4. You will see this screen (Figure 14). After reviewing the License Agreement, click Agree to continue.
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5. The Destination Select screen will appear. Select the location where you want to install the now!Board™
software and click Continue.
6. The Installation Type screen will appear. Click Install to continue.
7. If your system requires a name and password to install software, you will be prompted to do this now.
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8. When installation is complete, you will see this screen. Click Close.
9. To launch the software, locate now!Board™in your Applications folder. Double-click to launch. Drag
now!Board™from your Applications folder to the dock to create a shortcut.
Setting up your now!Board™Camera
The now!Board™software, camera, stylus and wand are designed to work together. Follow the on-screen
now!Board™software prompts and the guidelines below to position the projector, camera, and stylus for
the best performance.
Using now!Board™with a Projector
1. Connect the projector to your computer. Set the
projector at the correct distance for your desired display.
The projector should be between 5' and 11' (1.5 m and
3.35 m) away from your display surface. If you are only
using the stylus (not the wand) the projector can be up
to 14' (4.25 m) away from the display surface.
Note: Make sure your computer screen resolution is set to
1024 x 768. Most projectors will default to this setting.
To change your computer’s resolution, go to:
Windows: Control Panel > Display
Mac: Settings > Display
2. Connect the now!Board™camera to your computer with
the included USB cable (Figure 15).
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3. Place the now!Board™camera approximately 12”
directly behind the projector, with an unobstructed view.
The camera should be pointing directly (not at an angle)
at the display surface (Figure 16).
4. Launch the now!Board™software on your computer
(Figure 17). When you see one of these dialogue boxes,
click Yes to begin calibration.
Using now!Board™with a Ceiling-Mounted
Projector
1. Follow the procedures for using now!Board™with a
projector. Make sure the camera is placed below and
8”–12” behind the projector, with a clear view of the
display surface.
2. If attaching the camera to the projector, and the camera
is inverted, be sure to select Ceiling Mount Camera in
the Settings menu.
(Figure 16)
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Calibrating now!Board™
Using now!Board™with a TV/Monitor
1. Connect your computer to your TV/monitor with the
appropriate cable depending on your TV system’s video
connection. Turn on the TV/monitor and select the
correct input channel so your computer is displayed on
the monitor.
2. Connect the now!Board™camera to your computer with
the included USB cable (Figure 18).
3. Position the camera as follows:
• D = H + W, where
o D is the distance of the camera from the
TV/monitor;
o H is the height of the TV/monitor; and
o W is the width of the TV/monitor.
o This distance is required by the now!Board™
camera to function properly.
4. Launch the now!Board™software on your computer.
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(Figure 18)
1. Double-click the now!Board™icon on the computer
desktop (Figure 19), or select now!Board™from the
Start menu to launch the software. The screen
displays the now!Board™application launch screen
as the application opens.
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2. The now!Board™application will check the
now!Board™camera connection. If the camera is
connected properly, the screen displays a calibration
prompt message. If you see this prompt (Figure 20),
your camera is not connected properly. See page 12
for setup instructions.
Note: now!Board™software can be used without the
camera connected by clicking OK when you see this
prompt (Figure 20).
(Figure 20)
3. If you are using now!Board™for the first time, you
will see this screen (Figure 21). Click Yes to begin
calibration.
If you have previously calibrated now!Board™, you
will see this screen (Figure 22). If you have moved
the camera or projector (even slightly), click Yes to
recalibrate.
If you have not moved the camera or projector, click
No. You will see this screen (Figure 23). Click OK
and the previous calibration points will be used.
It is recommended to recalibrate now!Board™with
each use.
(Figure 21)
(Figure 22)
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5. Calibrate now!Board™by following the
on-screen instructions on the display
surface. Use the stylus or the wand to
touch the exact middle of each of the
nine calibration points, one at a time,
as they appear.
Be sure to hold the stylus correctly as
shown (Figure 27).
Hold the stylus flat against the display
surface as shown (Figure 28).
Press the tip firmly against the display
surface to select each calibration point.
Do not press the side button on the
stylus during calibration. See Using the
Stylus for more information.
6. The calibration points give information
regarding the laser light position. If the
(Figure 27)
(Figure 28)
4. You will see this screen (Figure 24).
Turn, tilt or raise the camera until the red laser light
is pointing near the center of the red circle on the
display surface (Figures 25 & 26).
Note: When calibrating now!Board™with a TV
monitor, in some cases the laser light might not be
visible on the display surface. Place a white piece of
paper in front of the monitor to help view the laser
light.
Tilt the camera to move the laser light up or down
(Figure 25).
Raise the camera by gently pulling on the top to clear
obstructions (Figure 26).
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laser light is not aligned, the screen
will display prompts to move it left,
right, up or down (Figure 29). Turn,
tilt, or raise the camera to move the
laser light.
If directed to move the laser, make very
minor adjustments, about one inch at a
time, as instructed.
7. If the camera is placed too near or far
from the board, the screen displays the
message Move Camera Backward or
Forward. Be sure the projector is
between 5'–11’ (1.5 m–3.35 m) from
the display surface (or 14'/4.25 m if
you are using the stylus only). Position
the camera between 8"–12" (20 cm–
30 cm) behind the projector.
8. After the calibration process is
successfully completed, the laser will
shut off. The now!Board™palette and
your desktop will appear on the display
surface.
9. To exit the calibration process at any
time:
Windows –Press the “esc” escape
button on your computer keyboard.
Mac –Press the CANCEL button on
screen.
10. If you move the camera at any time
during use, you will need to recalibrate.
Click the Settings icon (Figure 30) in
the now!Board™palette and choose
Calibrate.
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Using the Stylus
Do not use the stylus on surfaces that may scratch, such as drywall or painted surfaces. Use the stylus only on
hard, smooth surfaces, such as dry-erase boards.
1. The stylus requires 2 x 1.5 V (AAA) batteries. Follow the battery instructions on page 26.
2. The camera needs to see the light in the stylus at all times. Hold the stylus correctly as shown to ensure a clear
line of sight between the stylus and the camera. Watch that your hand, body, or other objects in the room are not
blocking the stylus or the camera.
Correct
Do not block the light in the stylus:
Incorrect
3. Press and hold the tip against the display surface to select or write. The tip will depress slightly when engaged.
4. When writing, keep the stylus completely flat against the display surface, with the tip engaged, as shown (Figure
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(Figure 31)
5. The side button on the stylus is a right-click (Windows) or control-click (Mac) button. The now!Board™stylus can
control your PC similarly to a mouse.
Mouse Function
Stylus Action
Left click
Press down on the stylus tip.
Right click
(Windows)
Control click
(MAC)
Position the stylus tip over the object on the screen and press
the side button.
Note: Do not press the side button when writing or calibrating.
6. The green light inside the stylus is an indicator light.
• Flashes intermittently –stylus is on
• Flashes rapidly –low battery
• Solid on –tip or side button is engaged
Using the Wand
Use the wand on uneven surfaces such as walls, projector screens, or any surface that may potentially be scratched.
1. The wand requires 2 x 1.5 V (AAA) batteries. Follow the battery instructions on page 26.
2. Be sure the projector is between 5'and 11'(1.5 m and 3.35 m) from the display surface. Be sure the camera is
8"–12" (20 cm–30 cm) behind the projector. The wand will not work consistently if the camera is more than 12'
(3.65 m) from the display surface.
3. The camera needs to see the tip of the wand at all times. Note: there is no visible light in the tip of the wand.
Watch that your hand, body, or other objects in the room are not blocking the tip of the wand or the camera.
4. Gently pull the tip to extend the wand to the desired length.
5. Press and release the button on the wand to select icons from the toolbar. Press and hold the button when writing.
Note: there is no right-click/control-click functionality with the wand.

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Using the now!Board™Palette
The now!Board™Palette (Figure 32) includes tools for writing, typing, drawing, and presenting your information.
(Figure 32)
To reposition the palette anywhere on your desktop, click and drag in the gray area.
Palette Buttons
Icon
Name
Function