eInstruction TouchBoard EITB2078 User manual

GETTING STARTED GUIDE
DualBoard™
GETTING STARTED

GETTING STARTED
eInstruction TouchBoard™

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Contents
eInstruction TouchBoard
TM
At-a-Glance 4
Getting Started 5
What is in the Box?
Mount the eInstruction TouchBoard 5
Install the Software 6
Install the Content 6
Workspace User Guide 7
Connect the eInstruction TouchBoard 7
Connect the Video Projector 8
Getting the Most Out of eInstruction TouchBoard 9
TouchBoard Calibration Windows 7 9
Device Manager Calibration 10
Gestures 11
Gestures Table 11
Mouse Actions Table 12
Saving, Exporting and Printing a Workspace
presentation 12-13
Storing the TouchBoard pen 13
Mobility Solution - with eInstruction AdjustIt Pro Stand
TM
14
Support and Troubleshooting 14
Hardware and Software Requirements 14-15
Appendixes
A: Limited Warranty for TouchBoard
B: Declaration of Conformity
C: Compliancy
D: Contact
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TouchBoardTM At-a Glance
Congratulations on your new eInstruction TouchBoard. eInstruction gives
teachers the ability to engage all types of learners with a high level of interactivity.
Built on the popular functionality of the DualBoard™, the eInstruction TouchBoard
features touch technology. You and your students can interact with the
whiteboard using an eInstruction TouchBoard pen, TouchBoard wand or
their nger.
When the eInstruction TouchBoard is combined with one or more
Mobi™ mobile interactive devices, they create an interactive, collaborative
learning environment that is unsurpassed. Mobi is the rst mobile interactive
whiteboard designed to support student-centered collaborative learning and
give you the freedom and exibility to manage your class and deliver engaging
lessons from anywhere in the room.
The eInstruction TouchBoard comes with the award-winning WorkspaceTM
software. Workspace enables you to create and assemble the interactive lesson
content, and gives you the ability to control the content using the eInstruction
TouchBoard. It also gives you the ability to incorporate and work with teaching
material in multiple formats from any source, including ExamView®content, web-
based content or third-party curricula.
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5
Mount the eInstruction TouchBoard
Attach the four mounting-brackets to the board, positioning the brackets between
the hanging marks on the back of the board. Using four of the eight self-
anchoring screws provided, attach the rst two wall-clips. The top two wall-clips
should be 39.6 inches apart (100.5 cm). The location of the bottom two wall-
clips should be determined after the installation of the top two wall-clips. Ensure
that the wall-clips are securely fastened and level before attempting to hang the
board.
It will require at least two people to safely lift and mount the board on the wall.
*Non-electronic pen
USB Cable
4 wall-clips
8 self-anchoring screws
4 mounting-brackets
8 bracket screws
Touch wand
Workspace DVD
Workspace Content DVD
4 eInstruction TouchBoard pens*
eInstruction TouchBoard Getting Started Guide
What is in the Box
TouchBoard is compatible with most Mac, Windows or Linux operating systems.
Please see page 13 for complete software and hardware requirements.
You will need an available USB port and DVD drive to install TouchBoard and
Workspace software.
Simply connect your computer to a digital projector and you will have an
interactive TouchBoard system ideal for an enhanced interactive system
classroom.
eInstruction has provided wall-clips and self-anchoring screws to mount the eInstruction
TouchBoard to the wall. However, we recommend that a skilled professional assess the
strength of the wall and determine the appropriate hardware required to securely attach
the board to the wall.
TIP

6
Install the Software
Workspace Software and Workspace Content, Windows
1 In order to install the software, your logged-in computer prole should have
administrator rights.
2Insert the Workspace DVD into your DVD drive. The DVD will autorun. If
the DVD does not autorun, navigate to your DVD drive and double click the
autorun.exe le.
3Follow the on-screen instructions to proceed through the installation
process.
You will know Workspace has installed successfully by the appearance of
the eInstruction icon in the Windows notication area.*
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 using the Workspace Content DVD to install the
Workspace Content.
Workspace Software and Workspace Content, Macintosh
1 Insert the Workspace DVD into your DVD drive. Double click on the
Workspace DVD icon that will now show on the desktop.
2Follow the on-screen instructions to proceed through the installation
process.
You will know Workspace has installed successfully by the appearance of
the eInstruction icon in the Menu Extras (Munulets) area.*
3Repeat steps 1 and 2 using the Workspace Content DVD to install the
Workspace Content.
Workspace Software and Workspace Content, Linux
1 Login as “root” or use “sudo”.
2 Insert the Workspace DVD into your DVD drive. Double click on the
Workspace DVD icon that will now show on the desktop.
3 Under permissions: Select the Allow executing le as program.
4Follow the on-screen instructions to proceed through the installation
process.
You will know Workspace has installed successfully by the appearance of
the eInstruction icon in the panel.*
5Repeat steps 2, 3, and 4 using the Workspace Content DVD to install the
Workspace Content.
* If the eInstruction icon does not appear, reboot.

7
Workspace User Guide
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 audience comments, and much more.
Look for the provided Workspace Getting Started Guide or look on the included DVD,
for an in-depth view of Workspace’s functions, features and tools, and the basics
on how they can be used to prepare, present, save, and distribute presentations.
Connect the eInstruction TouchBoard
The eInstruction TouchBoard connects to your computer via a USB cable.
A separate power supply is not necessary since the eInstruction TouchBoard is
powered through the USB connection.
1Plug the USB cable into the USB port on the back of the board.
2Plug the other end of the USB cable into a USB port on your computer or a
USB hub connected to your computer.
A red light located at the bottom right corner of the board indicates that the board
is receiving power through the USB cable. A blue light indicates proximity of the
pen to the board. See picture below for indicator light location.
Workspace and its associated language text recognition tool is available in 48
languages. You can download language packs at
http://www.einstruction.com/downloads.
TIP

8
Connect the Video Projector
When the computer and eInstruction TouchBoard are connected and
communicating, you can project the computers image onto the TouchBoard.
1 Power off your computer.
2 Connect your projector video cable from the computer to the video projector.
3 Power on your computer. The light at the bottom right corner of the
eInstruction TouchBoard will turn red.
4Turn on the video projector.
5With the video projector aimed at the eInstruction TouchBoard, align the
projected image onto the board so that it is within the board’s active area.
See picture below for the active area.
For optimal usage and viewing, the minimum required resolution of your computer
should be 1024 x 768.
TIP
Plastic Corners
Active Area
(15mm)
.59 in
(15mm)
.59 in

9
Getting the most out of your eInstruction TouchBoard
TouchBoard Calibration; Windows 7
For the initial TouchBoard setup, your logged-in computer prole should
have administrator rights in order to perform a 16 pt. calibration. Any further
calibrations will be a 4 pt. calibration, able to be performed by a standard
user.
1 Manually align the projected image within the eInstruction TouchBoard’s active
area. Use the projector’s built-in correction utility to correct for picture distortion.
2 From your computer, right-click on the icon in your system tray, on your
computer desktop. Select the eInstruction device manager (the icon may
be hidden; click on the arrow to reveal the hidden icon) from the menu.
Right click on your device with the green check mark in the device manager
window. Choose Touch Settings.
.
Touch Settings will open up the operating system’s calibration window.
From your operating system’s settings window choose Calibrate. When
prompted, choose Touch Input. Follow the instructions on the
calibration screen.
You are now ready to use your eInstruction TouchBoard.