promethean ActivPanel Nickel User manual

ActivPanel Nickel
User Guide

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Table of Contents
Introduction to Your ActivPanel Nickel ..................................................................................................4
Remote.......................................................................................................................................................6
Connecting to the Internet ......................................................................................................................7
Unified Menu .............................................................................................................................................8
Locker ........................................................................................................................................................9
Adjusting Brightness ..............................................................................................................................10
Adjusting Volume....................................................................................................................................11
Large Mode..............................................................................................................................................12
More Settings ..........................................................................................................................................13
Turning Panel Speakers On or Off .........................................................................................................14
Changing Your Wallpaper.......................................................................................................................15
Connecting to the Internet ....................................................................................................................16
User Profiles: Creating New Profiles......................................................................................................17
User Profiles: Adding Security................................................................................................................18
User Profiles: Guest Profile.....................................................................................................................19
Promethean Cloud Connect: Google Drive............................................................................................20
Promethean Cloud Connect: Microsoft OneDrive.................................................................................22
Introduction to the Promethean Whiteboard App Toolbar.................................................................24
Promethean Capture App.......................................................................................................................25
Promethean Annotate App.....................................................................................................................26
Switching Sources...................................................................................................................................27
Promethean Timer App...........................................................................................................................29
Promethean Spinner App .......................................................................................................................30
Promethean Account..............................................................................................................................31
Promethean Screen Share App: Connecting Devices ...........................................................................32
Promethean Activities Player ................................................................................................................38
Recent Apps .............................................................................................................................................39
Managing Apps........................................................................................................................................40
Locating Apps..........................................................................................................................................41

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Rearranging Apps....................................................................................................................................42
Closing Apps ............................................................................................................................................43
Uninstalling Apps....................................................................................................................................44
Accessing Content from Your USB and Downloading Files ..................................................................45
Creating Bookmarks in the Chromium Browser...................................................................................46
Connecting a Laptop to Your ActivPanel...............................................................................................47
Connecting an ActivConnect OPS-G to Your ActivPanel.......................................................................49
Connecting a Promethean Chromebox to Your ActivPanel.................................................................51
Adding Apps from the Google Play Store Using Your Promethean Chromebox ................................53
Help and Support ....................................................................................................................................54

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Introduction to Your ActivPanel Nickel
The ActivPanel Nickel is designed to provide you with everything you need, right out of the box. It is internet-
ready and preloaded with teaching tools.
The front of your ActivPanel Nickel features menu options to adjust the volume, access the Unified Menu, and
switch sources.
Your ActivPanel Nickel has a preinstalled Unified Menu that contains the most commonly used tools right at
your fingertips. These tools include our beloved Whiteboard and Annotate apps, the ability to capture anything
on your screen, easily switch sources to connected devices, and Screen Share for mirroring.
Best of all, the Unified Menu is accessible from the bottom, left, and right sides of the ActivPanel, to allow you
seamless mobility and plenty of access for your students.
To locate all your favorite apps, tools, files, and settings, in one location, select the Locker icon from the Unified
Menu.

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Our Classroom Essential Apps are also preinstalled, and it is full of all the perfect supplements to your lessons,
regardless of grade level or content area, including the Timer, Spinner, Annotate, Screen Share, and
Whiteboard. These apps were developed specifically from in response to teacher feedback, and they are
accessible from the Unified Menu and the Locker.
Additional features of your ActivPanel Nickel include Wi-Fi, 15 points of touch, powerful audio, front-facing
ports, and an onboard Android 8 operating system.

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Remote
The Promethean remote allows you to navigate your ActivPanel from anywhere in the classroom.
1. INSTANT POWER ON: Turn your ActivPanel on.
2. NAVIGATE AND SELECT:
Use the arrows to navigate to the option of your choice. Press the
checkmark to select your option. Also interacts with Google and PowerPoint slides. Allows
n avigation within panel settings, adjusts sliders and enable or disable toggles, and enables scrolling
within the Chromium browser and other applications.
3. VOLUME: Use + to increase and –to decrease your ActivPanel’s volume.
4. UNIFIED MENU: Use to access your Locker and Classroom Essential apps.
5. SOURCE: Use to switch to any device connected to your ActivPanel.
6. BLANK SCREEN: Use to instantly have nothing visible on the ActivPanel.
7. FREEZE: Use to freeze the current image on the screen.

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Connecting to the Internet
To connect your ActivPanel to the internet, select the Unified Menu, then tap Locker.
Select the Settings icon. Tap More Settings.
Select Network & Internet. If you have an Ethernet cable connected, this is where you can complete the
process.
To connect to a wireless network, toggle the Wi-Fi switch on. Select your desired wireless network and input
a password if necessary.
Once you have successfully connected, you will see a confirmation below the network name.

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Unified Menu
The Unified Menu is preinstalled and easily accessible from the bottom, left and right sides of the ActivPanel’s
screen. The Unified Menu provides quick access to Classroom Essential apps, the Locker and Sources.
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1. BACK: The Back button returns you to the previous screen.
2. LOCKER: The Locker is a personal space for you to access Apps and Settings.
3. USER: User allows you to access, create, modify, and add security to user profile settings.
4. HOME: The Home button returns you to the home screen from any application.
5. WHITEBOARD: The Whiteboard app is an instant whiteboard with several annotation tools, math tools,
concept maps, infinite space, and the ability to turn any content into a collaborative activity with our
multi- user mode.
6. CAPTURE: Capture takes a snapshot of the current screen. Use it in its entirety, or crop it to best meet
your needs. The image opens in Whiteboard for interaction with all of the Whiteboard tools.
7. ANNOTATE: The Annotate app floats on top of any device connected to your ActivPanel, providing you the
ability to annotate on top of anything.
8. SOURCE: Source allows you to quickly access devices that are connected to your ActivPanel.
9. SCREEN SHARE: Screen Share allows any device (iPad, Chromebook, smart phone, laptop, etc.) to
mirror to your ActivPanel.
10. RECENT APPS: Navigating between most recently used apps is simple. Select Recent Apps and choose
the app you would like to interact with.
11. HELP APP: The Help app provides resources and support to assist you with getting started with your
ActivPanel.

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Locker
The Locker is a personal space for you to access apps, files, and settings. You can access your Locker from any
of the three Unified Menu locations.
There are three icons on the left side of the Locker: Apps, Settings, and About this panel.
Apps allows you to access preinstalled Classroom Essential apps such as Activities, Annotate, Screen Share,
Spinner, Timer, and Whiteboard, as well as any apps you have installed on connected devices such as an
ActivConnect OPS-G or Promethean Chromebox.
Tap the gear icon to access Settings. In Settings, you may quickly change ActivPanel settings such as
brightness or volume, and access more settings.
The About this panel icon will provide you details about your ActivPanel. This information may come in handy
when communicating with your IT Administrator or Promethean Support.

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Adjusting Brightness
To adjust the brightness on your ActivPanel, select the Unified Menu, then tap Locker.
Choose the gear icon to access Settings. Press and slide the brightness bar forward or backwards until you
achieve the desired brightness.

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Adjusting Volume
To adjust the volume on your ActivPanel, select the Unified Menu, then tap Locker.
Choose the gear icon to access Settings. Press and slide the volume bar forward or backwards until you
achieve the desired level.

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Large Mode
Large Mode increases the size of the icons on the Unified Menu. To enable Large Mode, select the Unified
Menu, then tap Locker.
Choose the gear icon to access Settings. Tap Large Mode.
Now you may enjoy larger icons, no matter where you choose to access the Unified Menu.

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More Settings
To access network connections, find information about your apps, and to fully customize your ActivPanel
experience, you will want to visit More Settings. To access More Settings, select the Unified Menu, then tap
Locker.
Choose the gear icon to access Settings. Tap More Settings.

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Turning Panel Speakers On or Off
There may be instances in which you wish to disable your ActivPanel’s speakers. To change this setting, begin
by accessing your Unified Menu, then tap Locker.
Next, select the gear icon on the left to go to the Settings tab within your Locker. Choose More Settings.
Within More Settings, select Audio.
Toggle the panel speakers off or on to best meet your instructional needs. You may return to this setting at any
time.

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Changing Your Wallpaper
There may be instances in which you wish to change the wallpaper on your ActivPanel’s home screen. To do
this, begin by accessing your Unified Menu, then tap Locker.
Next, select the gear icon on the left to go to the Settings tab within your Locker. Choose More Settings.
Within More Settings, select Display.
Choose Wallpapers. Tap My Photos in the bottom left corner to locate the image you wish to use for your
new wallpaper. This could be an image saved to your panel or from a connected USB drive.
Once you have chosen a new image, tap Set Wallpaper in the upper left corner. Next, choose Home Screen.
The wallpaper is updated immediately. You may change it again at any time.

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Connecting to the Internet
To connect your ActivPanel to the internet, select the Unified Menu, then tap Locker.
Select the Settings icon. Tap More Settings.
Select Network & Internet. If you have an Ethernet cable connected, this is where you can complete the
process.
To connect to a wireless network, toggle the Wi-Fi switch on. Select your desired wireless network and input
a password if necessary.
Once you have successfully connected, you will see a confirmation below the network name.

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User Profiles: Creating New Profiles
Your ActivPanel Nickel allows the panel owner to create new user profiles. This feature improves the workflow
and enables more secure multi-user functionality on the panel. This can be handy if you are sharing your
ActivPanel with colleagues, or for instances in which you have a guest teacher or substitute.
To access user accounts, select the Unified Menu, then tap User. In this case, it says Owner underneath, but
different users may be created.
Select the settings gear icon. Select You (Owner) to change the Owner’s name. Select the avatar to change
the Owner’s picture.
To add a new user, tap +Add user. You will be prompted with a short message. Tap OK. Each new user will
need to set up their profile by selecting Set Up Now.
The New User is now signed in. The Owner icon in the Unified Menu now reads “New User.” Select New User,
then tap the settings gear icon. You may modify the name and image.
To switch profiles, select the Unified Menu, tap User, then select Sign Out. This returns you to the Sign-In
Screen. Within the Owner’s profile, select the Unified Menu, tap User, then the settings gear icon to manage
user profiles, including adding new users or deleting users.

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User Profiles: Adding Security
Your ActivPanel Nickel has User Profiles that enable multiple educators to make the most of a single
ActivPanel. To create a PIN or password for a user profile, select the Unified Menu, then tap User, which in
this case reads Owner. Next, select the lock icon.
To lock your user profile, select Screen lock.
Choose between creating a PIN or a password. A PIN is numeric code between 4 to 16 digits, whereas a password
can be a combination of alphanumeric characters between 4 to 16 digits. Depending on your selection, input your
PIN or password. Select Continue. You will be prompted to confirm your PIN or password. Tap OK.
When you're returned to the Security & Location screen, your form of security now displays under Screen lock.
To sign out, select the Unified Menu, then User, and sign out. You will be returned to the Sign-in screen. When
you select your profile again to sign back in, you will be prompted to enter your PIN or password.
To change or remove your PIN or password, sign in to your user profile. From the Unified Menu, tap Locker.
Select the Settings tab, then More Settings. Tap Security & Location. Select Screen Lock. You will be
prompted to enter your existing PIN or password once more. From here, select None to remove security
altogether, or tap PIN or password to change your pin or password.

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User Profiles: Guest Profile
Your ActivPanel Nickel has User Profiles that enable multiple educators to make the most of a single
ActivPanel. The Guest Profile is ideal for instances in which a guest instructor or substitute is using your
classroom.
To begin, select Guest from the Sign-In screen.
As a Guest, you will be able to utilize Classroom Essential Apps, access the web, and more. When your Guest
session is complete, select the Unified Menu, then tap User. In this case, it is labeled Guest.
Select Sign Out.
You will be prompted to delete your session’s information or save it for later. Guest session information
includes local web data, local app data, and locally stored files.
Regardless of your choice, you will be returned to the Sign-In screen.

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Promethean Cloud Connect: Google Drive
Within a user profile, you can connect your Google Drive account to your ActivPanel Nickel using Promethean
Cloud Connect. This allows you to easily access and save files and improves your workflow in the classroom.
To begin, select the Unified Menu, then tap User. Select the cloud icon.
Next, choose between Google Drive or Microsoft One Drive. You may
connect both if you wish.
You’ll be prompted with a sign-in screen. Enter your email, then tap Next.
Enter your password, then tap Next.
Finally, to provide your ActivPanel with access to your Google Drive, select Allow. You
will see a small window displaying your connected Google Drive.
To manage your connected Google Drive, simply return to the cloud icon. Tap the gear icon to remove your
account. Or tap Add Account for more options.
You may access files by selecting the Unified Menu, then tapping Locker. Within your Locker, locate and
select the Files app. You may also access Promethean Cloud Connect from within your Locker.
Your Google Drive now displays on the left side of the window.
Access images, PDFs, Promethean Whiteboard files, and more.
Easily save Promethean Whiteboard files to your connected Google Drive by selecting the Menu, then Save
As.
To change the save location, you may need to select the three horizontal lines in the top left
corner.