Turning Technologies MOBI 360 User manual

Mobi 360
User Guide

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TurningPoint® is a registered trademark of Turning Technologies, LLC. Other trademarked product names mentioned in this manual
are owned by their respective companies.
The following regulatory statements apply to radio frequency and infrared transmitters and receivers mentioned in this manual,
including the ResponseCard RF, ResponseCard RF LCD, ResponseCard IR, ResponseCard XR, ResponseCard NXT, QT Device
and their respective receivers.
FCC Statement
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment.
IC Statement
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est
autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter
tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
About Mobi 360™
Technical Requirements 5
Mobi 360 Setup 6
Pairing the Mobi 360 with the Receiver 6
Calibrating the Mobi 360 Touchscreen 7
Changing the Language 7
Adjusting the Brightness 8
Calibrating the DualBoard™ 8
Updating Firmware 8
Mobi 360 Zones 9
Starting a Class 10
Starting a Class Session 10
Changing a Class 10
Starting an Anonymous Class Session 11
Accessing Favorites 11
Care and Maintenance 11
Replacing and Charging the Mobi 360 Battery 11
Charging the Mobi 360 Pen Battery 12
Replacing the Mobi 360 Pen Battery 12
Lesson Zone
Display Options 15
Displaying the Computer Screen from the Mobi 360 15
Displaying Whiteboard Mode from the Mobi 360 15
Using the Curtain to Hide the Screen 15
The Digital Pen 16
Using the Pen as a Mouse Pointer 16
Using the Pen as a Pen 16
Using the Pen as a Highlighter 17
Using the Pen to Draw Shapes 18
Using the Pen to Draw Straight Lines 18
Using the Pen as an Eraser 19
Using the Pen as a Keyboard 19
Multi-User Mode 20
Entering Multi-User Mode 20
Locking or Hiding the Screen in Multi-User Mode 21
Exiting Multi-User Mode 22
Annotating the Screen 22
Annotation Icons 23
Hiding Annotations 23
Deleting Annotations 23
Notes 24
Note Icons 24
Creating and Displaying a New Note 24
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Using the Mouse Pointer in Note View 25
Using the Eraser in Note View 25
Displaying a Previous Note 25
Deleting a Note 26
Screenshots 26
Saving Screenshots 27
Displaying Screenshots 27
Using the Screenshot Sorter 27
Annotating Screenshots 28
Accessing Screenshots from Insight 360 28
Question Zone
Asking Verbal Questions During Instruction 30
Asking Tagged Questions 30
Asking ExamView Questions 31
Timing Student Questions 31
Initial Question Feedback 32
Displaying the Student Response Grid On-screen 32
Displaying Question Results On-screen 32
Results Zone
Results Zone Icons 34
Viewing Reports 34
Ending a Class Session 36
Contact Us 37
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ABOUT MOBI 360™
Mobi 360 is the mobile interactive whiteboard used to display coursework, annotate your computer desktop, and pose
interactive questions.
The Mobi 360 comes with a receiver, USB cable, charging stand and digital pen.
NOTE
The digital pen does not contain any ink and cannot be used to write on paper or surfaces other than the
Mobi 360.
Through the Mobi 360, you can:
lNavigate and control the classroom computer desktop
lAccess Favorites
lAsk Verbal and Tagged questions
lInteract with any software installed on your classroom computer by using the Mobi 360 as your keyboard and mouse
This chapter covers the following topics:
Technical Requirements
Mobi 360 Setup
Mobi 360 Zones
Starting a Class
Care and Maintenance
Technical Requirements
The only requirement for the Mobi 360 is that the connected computer has the Insight 360 software installed and running.
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Mobi 360 Setup
The Mobi 360 and digital pen are delivered partially charged to allow you to use these items immediately after unpacking the
box. However, it is recommended to charge these items for approximately eight hours before beginning normal use.
This section covers the following topics:
Pairing the Mobi 360 with the Receiver
Calibrating the Mobi 360 Touchscreen
Changing the Language
Adjusting the Brightness
Calibrating the DualBoard™
Updating Firmware
Pairing the Mobi 360 with the Receiver
The Mobi 360 connects with the Insight 360 software through the wireless Mobi 360 receiver. The receiver is a USB device
stored in the charging stand or on the backside of the Mobi 360.
The Mobi 360 is paired with its Mobi 360 receiver at the factory. This pairing is confirmed the first time the Mobi 360 is turned
on. The first time the Mobi 360 is turned on, it attempts to connect automatically with its receiver. If Mobi 360 cannot connect to
its receiver, you can manually pair the device.
NOTE
You can check the connection status of both devices from Device Management in My Settings on the
Insight 360 software.
How to pair the Mobi 360 with the receiver...
1Turn on the classroom computer on which the Insight 360 software is installed.
2Insert the Mobi 360 receiver into a USB port.
NOTE
If a USB hub is needed, ensure that a powered USB hub is used.
3Turn on the Mobi 360 by pressing the blue power button on the top of the unit.
The message Please wait while a connection to Insight 360 is being established is displayed on the Mobi 360 screen.
4When the message, Ensure the Mobi 360 Receiver is displayed, confirm the Mobi 360 receiver has been inserted into a
working USB port.
5Press and release the blue button on the Mobi 360 receiver while the receiver is still inserted into the USB port on the
computer.
6Tap Continue on the Mobi 360.
The message Please wait while a connection to Insight is being established shows on the Mobi 360 screen. When the
Mobi 360pairs with its receiver, the Teach Class screen is displayed on the Mobi 360.
How to pair the Mobi 360 with the receiver manually...
1You can pair the Mobi 360 with its receiver manually if they do not pair automatically or if the Mobi 360 receiver has been
replaced with a new one. Turn on the classroom computer on which the Insight 360 software is installed.
2Insert the Mobi 360 receiver into a USB port on the classroom computer.
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3Turn on the Mobi 360 by pressing the blue power button on the top of the unit.
The message Please wait while a connection to Insight is being established is displayed on the Mobi 360 screen.
4When the message, Mobi is unable to connect is displayed, tap Settings.
5Tap Pair with Hub.
6Press the blue button on the Mobi 360 receiver while the receiver is still inserted into the USB port on your computer.
7Tap Continue on the Mobi 360.
8The message Please wait while a connection to Insight is being established shows is displayed on the Mobi 360 screen.
9When Mobi 360 connects to its receiver, the Mobi 360 Home screen is displayed.
Calibrating the Mobi 360 Touchscreen
The touchscreen occasionally requires calibration. Recalibrating ensures that the Mobi 360 recognizes digital pen taps in the
same place that you are actually tapping, writing or drawing on the touchscreen.
1From the Mobi 360 Home screen, tap Settings.
2Tap Calibrate Touch Screen.
3Follow the on-screen directions to tap each dot as it appears.
NOTE
Use the digital pen for better accuracy during the calibration process.
4Tap OK.
Changing the Language
You can change the language on the Mobi 360 through Settings.
IMPORTANT
Changing the language on the Mobi 360 will also change the language on connected clickers.
1From the Mobi 360 Home screen, tap Settings.
2Tap Language.
3Tap the language to which you want to set the Mobi 360 (and connected clickers).
NOTE
By default, the Skip this screen at startup checkbox is selected. Uncheck this box if you will
frequently select different languages at startup (such as if you are a language instructor).
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Adjusting the Brightness
Adjusting the amount of brightness will affect battery life; brighter screens take more battery. The Mobi 360 touch screen dims
after a set amount of time to maximize battery life. You can adjust both the default screen brightness and the amount of time
the screen can sit without being used before it dims.
1From the Mobi 360 Home screen, tap Settings.
2Use the digital pen to tap and hold the vertical line in the Brightness slider.
3With the pen tip on the vertical line, slide the vertical line:
lSlide to the right to brighten the screen.
lSlide to the left to darken the screen.
4Remove the pen tip from the slider.
5Optionally, in the Dim screen after section:
lTap Plus to add more time before the screen dims.
lTap Minus to subtract time before the screen dims.
NOTE
If the screen dims while you are teaching, tap the screen with the digital pen or your fingertip.
Calibrating the DualBoard™
If you have a DualBoard connected to your Mobi 360, you may need to periodically calibrate the DualBoard. This ensures that
any writing or drawing on the Mobi 360 is accurately reflected.
1From the Mobi 360 Home screen, tap My Settings.
2Tap Calibrate DualBoard.
3Follow the on-screen directions to tap each dot as it appears.
NOTE
Use the digital pen for better accuracy during the calibration process.
4Tap OK.
Updating Firmware
Turning Technologies periodically updates the firmware on the Mobi 360, the Mobi 360 receiver and student devices. If Insight
360 detects a new version of the firmware for the Mobi 360, Mobi 360 receiver or handset receiver, it generates a message at
startup on the Mobi 360. Insight 360 also generates a message in the Message Center and places an icon next to the firmware
version requiring update in Device Management in My Settings. You can begin the firmware update process by clicking the link
displayed in the Insight 360 Message Center.
1The One or more of your devices has a firmware update available message
is displayed in the Message Center when you start the Mobi 360.
2If updating the Mobi 360 firmware, remove the Mobi 360 receiver from the
classroom computer running Insight 360.
3Connect the device (Mobi 360, Mobi 360 receiver or handset receiver)
requiring the firmware update to the computer running the Insight 360
software via USB or USB cable.
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NOTE
Do NOT attempt to update the Mobi 360 using the charging stand. Information will not flow from
the charging stand to the Mobi 360. Use the USB cable provided to connect the Mobi 360 directly
to your computer.
4Open Insight 360.
5The Insight 360 Message Center displays an Update message informing you that a firmware update is available for the
Mobi 360.
6Click the underlined Update link in the Insight 360 message.
A message box opens to inform you that you are about to update your device and asks if you want to continue.
7Click Yes.
NOTE
During the firmware update process, do NOT turn off or disconnect the Mobi 360 receiver or the
Mobi 360 USB cable.
8When the update is complete, the Firmware Update dialog box appears. Click OK.
Mobi 360 Zones
Mobi 360 organizes its functions into the following zones:
The Lesson Zone provides annotation and screen display tools used during instruction.
The Question Zone provides tools necessary to ask Verbal, Tagged and ExamView questions and receive
responses through student response systems.
The Results Zone displays results of the most recently asked question in various formats and provides
summary information about the current session.
The Favorites Zone opens previously configured course materials on the desktop computer.
The Class Zone allows you to end class.
More provides access to Settings and Help.
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Starting a Class
When you tap Teach Class on the Mobi 360, the device initially displays information for the class configured in Insight 360 to
take place during the current date and time.
This section covers the following topics:
Starting a Class Session
Changing a Class
Starting an Anonymous Class Session
Accessing Favorites
Starting a Class Session
When a class session is started, the Mobi 360 communicates with the Insight 360 software to:
lOpen the student roster for that class
lRecognize the student response clickers by their student or sticker IDs (depending on setup configuration)
lMatch the student response systems with the students during the class session
1Tap Teach Class.
Confirm the class name, time and period number correct.
NOTE
If this is not the class you want to start, tap Change Class.
If no classes are listed, tap Find Class. Select the desired
class.
2Tap Start Class.
Changing a Class
When you tap Teach Class on the Mobi 360, the class that is normally scheduled for the current date and time appears. If this
is not the class you want to start, you can change to a different class.
NOTE
Change Class works only if you have not already started the class. If you have already started a class
and want to change, you must end the class first.
1Tap Teach Class.
The currently scheduled class name, time and period is displayed.
2Tap Change Class.
3Tap the class you want to start.
Tap down to view more classes.
4Tap Start Class.
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