Swivl Robot User manual

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Swivl User Guide
Swivl is more than just video capture, it is a 3-part solution.
Swivl Robot Swivl Capture App Swivl Cloud
The Swivl Solution
The Swivl Robot works with
any tablet device and follows
the movement of the marker.
The marker has a built in mi-
crophone and buttons that
start/stop and pause record-
ing and tracking.
This FREE iOS and Android
app controls the rmware
and settings for the Swivl
Robot. The app allows us-
ers to easily record lessons,
student presentations, or
performances. With the
heads-up display users can
view presentations, timing
or what is being recorded.
Swivl Cloud is FREE and pro-
vides unlimited video stor-
age, editing and sharing.
Videos can be automatical-
ly uploaded from the Swivl
Capture App to Swivl Cloud.
Swivl Cloud integrates with
any LMS. The commenting
tool allows for reection and
discussion.
Uses
The Swivl solution has the power to enhance teaching and learning. Some uses include:
• Flipped teaching and leadership: Use Swivl to record mini-lessons, video newsletters, or instructional
videos to share with students, parents, and/or community members.
• Teacher reection: Capture instruction so that teachers can reect on and improve their practice.
The commenting functions of Swivl Cloud allow administrators or mentors to share feedback.
• Student created content: Allow students to take ownership of their own learning by having them
record discussions, presentations, oral readings or demonstrations. Then ask students to watch and
reect on their videos or even “publish” their videos within an eportfolio or blog.
• Observations and evaluation: Use Swivl to capture teacher-led instruction to share with administra-
tors for use in evaluations or the sharing of best practices.
• Substitute teachers and absences: Capture instruction or video messages for substitute teacher
use or to pass along to absent students.
• Station-based learning: Record video instructions or mini-lessons for students to use in small
groups or stations. Allow students to then use Swivl to capture their work within the small groups.

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Swivl Robot
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Wall Charger
Shims
Marker Lanyard
Base
Marker
Sync Power
Bluetooth
status
Marker
status
USB
Power
Shutter
Micro
USB
Audio
Power status
Power button
Record status
Record button
Action
Back/
Left
Forward/
Right
ABC
Contents:
• Base
• Power Adapter
• Marker (located in the back
ap of the base)
• Lanyard
• Shims (3)
• Audio Cable
Key Features
Audio Cable

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LED Status Guide
Solid red
Bluetooth not connected
Flashing red
Bluetooth ready to pair
Solid green
Bluetooth connected
Solid red
On, unconnected to Marker
Flashing red
Low battery (both LEDs)
Solid green
On, connected to Marker
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Solid red
On, unconnected to
Base
Flashing red
Low battery
Solid green
On, connected to Base
Solid red
Recording
Charging
Plug the charging cable into bottom of the base and place marker in the base dock to charge. You should see an LED light when
plugged in. The battery life of the base and the marker can be checked in the Swivl Capture App Settings. (Mobile device must
be connected to the base via Bluetooth.) When the base is plugged in, the USB port in the back of the base can also be used to
charge your mobile device.
Flashing Green - Base charging
Flashing Red - Marker charging
Solid Green - All charged
Flashing Red and Green - Both marker and base charging

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ABC
Step 1: Determine which grip best ts your device.
First, determine which shim best ts your device.
Next, push removable grip holder left and lift to remove.
Finally, insert shim into grip holder and place in base.
Step 2: Power on the device.
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Getting Started
There are three shims that hold your mobile device. Each shim has a dierent thickness. Select a shim and test on edge of
mobile device. Fit should be snug with no force. (For devices with large cases, a mount anything kit is available for purchase.)
Step 2: Press and hold
both power and check-
mark button simultane-
ously until top LED on
marker ashes green.
Then release. Pairing is
complete.
Step 1: Press and hold both power and sync
button simultaneously until power LED on
base ashes. Then release.
Lift the back ap on the base to remove the marker. Press and hold the power button on base. Then hold the power button on the
marker for 3-4 seconds. Both lights should turn green, meaning paired. If the top light on the marker, and the right light on the base
are both red, you may need to pair your marker with the base.
How to pair a marker:

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Open the Bluetooth menu on your device. Press and hold sync button on the Swivl base until Bluetooth status light ashes. Pair
with Swivl. Green status light means connected. You will be prompted to open the Swivl Capture App. Then, insert your device,
screen forward into the base.
Step 3: Connect your device.
The marker contains a microphone, so plug the audio cable into micro-
phone port on the base and into your mobile device to receive wireless
microphone feed.
Step 4: Connect audio cable.
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whiteboard or projection screen
Best for content
capture of whiteboards
and of the instructor
Best for capturing
class interactions
Desk Desk Desk
Desk Desk Desk
Place Swivl approximately 6-15 feet from the presenter in the front or
middle of the room. Use the Swivl oor or table stand for the best results.
The heads-up display allows the teacher to view the live recording and
uploaded presentations.
Desk
Desk
Step 5: Select room placement.

Horizontal motion
Stand back at least 3 feet. Move hand
from one side to another using deliber-
ate motions. Vertical motion
The advanced settings within the Swivl
Capture App allow you to adjust the
auto-tilt feature.
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Step 6: Capture video.
The marker needs a clear line of sight to the base, so ensure that you don’t have any objects in front of the marker. When using the
lanyard, slide the marker into the lanyard and securely attach around your neck.
To capture video, ensure that the base and marker are both powered on, the Swivl Capture App is open, and the audio cable has
been connected. Choose ‘Capture’ within the Swivl Capture App, then tap the record button on the marker to begin recording.
A red light will illuminate above the record button on the marker and the app
will begin capturing audio and video. To stop recording, simply tap the record
button on the marker again.
It is recommended that you perform a few recording tests, lasting 30-60
seconds to increase your comfort level and familiarity with the device.
Videos stored within the app take up space on your mobile device, therefore it is recommended that you upload your videos to
Swivl Cloud where they can shared via email, URL or embedded. See the following pages to learn more about the Swivl Capture
App and Swivl Cloud.
1. From the Swivl Capture
App, upload your video to
Swivl Cloud.
2. Login at cloud.swivl.com
to view your videos.
3. Add presentation slides
to your videos and share
with others.
Step 7: Share video.

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Record
(This will ash red while recording.)
Mobile device
charging
Picture-in-picture
(switch cameras, set countdown
timer, swap picture-in-picture)
Audio level
Bluetooth
Connection
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When rst opening the Swivl Capture App you will be prompted to
create a Swivl Cloud account. This will allow you to manage all of your
videos on any device with an Internet browser.
Next, you will see a splash screen with two options:
• Capture Video: Capture video only.
• Capture Video + Slides: View preloaded slides with your video.
(The slides must be uploaded in Swivl Cloud, and the arrows on the
front of your marker will advance your slides.)
Within the capture screen you will notice a bar with the following icons.

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Settings
SWIVL SETTINGS:
(Only available when connected to the Swivl base via
Bluetooth.)
• Automatic tilt: Enable Swivl base to tilt automatically.
• Audio route: Indicates where audio is being captured.
• Base battery health: Indicates battery life remaining
in base unit.
• Marker battery health: Indicates battery life remain-
ing in marker.
Advanced
• Change Swivl Bluetooth name: The name of the Swivl
base can be changed for easier identication.
• Audio port conguration: Manage which device type
audio is routed to.
• Disable tracking: This setting will manually disable
tracking. The marker can still be used to start/stop
recording and as a microphone, but the base will not
track the marker.
• Checkmark action: The checkmark action by default
is set to slide view. It can also be set to pause tracking
or capture a 360 degree video.
APP SETTINGS:
• Video size: Determine the size of video your mobile
device captures. SD is recommended and requires
1.2 GB of space per 1-hour video. HD requires 2.4 GB
of space per 1-hour video. It is important to note that
videos are stored on your mobile device until deleted.
It is recommended that you upload videos to Swivl
Cloud and then delete them from the app to save
space.
• Auto upload: By enabling this function, your videos will automatically be uploaded to Swivl Cloud. This is recommended if you
are using a wi connection.
• Lock auto-exposure: Locks exposure level at the beginning of recording for duration of video. It is recommended to disable
this function.
• Upload over cellular: Enables upload of videos using cellular data.
• Max recording time: Indicates maximum amount of video (in minutes) that can be recorded on your device.
VERSION:
• App version: Indicates which release of Swivl Capture is being used.
• Swivl rmware: Indicates which release of base rmware is being used.
• Marker rmware: Indicates which release of marker rmware is being used.
By exiting the splash screen, you will notice ve options within the left navigation bar. The settings apply to the app and the
control the Swivl Robot when connected via Bluetooth.
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Library
It is important to note that videos are stored in the app and consume space on your mobile device until they are deleted. It is
recommended that you upload videos to Swivl Cloud and then delete them from your device when possible. If you are sharing a
device with others, be sure to delete your videos and logout of the app after use.
The library has three tabs at the top:
Slides, Videos, All. It is within these tabs
that you will see your recorded or upload-
ed content.
To upload videos to Swivl Cloud, click on
the cloud icon.
The ellipsis will open a menu of options
that include:
• Preview: Watch your video
• Edit Video: Clip the beginning or end
of the video
• Delete
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