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Touch Board PlusUser Guide

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ContentsCONTENTS 2

TOUCH BOARD OVERVIEW 3What's in the Box? 4Technical Requirements 5Hardware 5Software 5

Installing Ubuntu GNOME 6

SET UP 7InstallingWorkSpace 7Mounting the Touch Board Plus 8Connecting the Video Projector 8Connecting the Touch Board Plus via USB 9Calibrating the Touch Board Plus via DeviceManager 9Calibrating the Touch Board Plus (Windows 7 andWindows 8) 10

USING THE TOUCH BOARD PLUS 11Mouse Actions 11TouchGestures 11Care andMaintenance 12Additional Solutions 12

WORKSPACE 13WorkSpaceWindow 13WorkSpaceModes 15Annotating 15Multi-User Mode 15Setting UpMulti-User Mode 16Selecting the Presenter 17Locking Tablets and Clickers 17

Distributing Files 17Distributing Files as GWB 17Distributing Files as Common File Format (IWB) 18Exporting Files 18

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 19

CONTACT US 20

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Touch Board OverviewBuilt on the popular functionality of the DualBoard™, Touch Board Plus features touch technology, allowing instructors andparticipants to interact with the whiteboard using the Touch Board Plus Wand or their fingers. Six points of contact can be usedon the Touch Board Plus at the same time (Windows 7 and 8Only).

Touch Board Plus comes with Turning Technologies' WorkSpace® software, which allows for seamless creation of interactivecontent. With Touch Board Plus, you can control yourWorkSpace lesson via the board's touch technology. Additionally, TouchBoard Plus provides the ability to incorporate and work with teachingmaterial in multiple formats from any source, includingExamView® content, web-based content or third-party curricula.

WARNINGDo not assemble or use this product before reading the installation instructions.

Assemble and use this product only in accordance with the installation instructions.


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What's in the Box?Touch Board Plus is compatible with most Mac, Windows® and Linux® operating systems. Refer to the TechnicalRequirements on page 5 for software and hardware requirements.

WorkSpace DVD Wall Hanger

WorkSpace Content DVD Two (2) anchor clips

WorkSpace Language Pack DVD Four (4) mounting brackets

Touch Board Plus User Guide Eight (8) bracket screws

Four (4) non-electronic Touch Boardpens USB Cable

TouchWand


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Technical RequirementsTouch Board Plus is designed to function with most computers; however, there are some basic hardware and softwarerequirements.

HardwareTouch Board Plus

l USB port

Touch Gestures

l Windows® 7 orWindows® 8

SoftwareWorkSpace

PC

l Microsoft Windows® XP SP 2, Vista, 7 or 8l Intel® Pentium® dual-core processor, 2 GHzor higher (or equivalent)

l 2GB RAMl 1GB hard disk space for installation (600MBfor additional Gallery content)

l DVD-ROM drive for installationl USB portl XVGA (1024x768) or higher resolution withminimum 24-bit color

l Video card with support for DirectX 9 orgreater

l Speakers andmicrophone for audio and videofiles

l Adobe® Flash® Player 9.0 or higher

Mac

l OS X v.10.7, 10.8or 10.9

l PowerPC G41GHz or higher

l 512MB RAMl 1.8 GB hard diskspace forinstallation

l DVD-ROM drivefor installation

l 1024x768 or higherresolution

l USB portl Java™ 6 or higherl “libUSB” - USBsupport

Linux

l Ubuntu GNOME 12.04 (LTS) or14.04

l Intel® Pentium® IV Processor 1GHz or higher (or equivalent)

l 512MB RAMl 1.5 GB hard disk space forinstallation

l 1024x768 or higher resolutionl DVD-ROM drive for installationl USB portl XDG compliant (menus and fileassociation)

l "gksu" utility is required to run theinstaller on Ubuntu 14.04


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Installing Ubuntu GNOMETouchBoard Plus must be used with the Ubuntu GNOME environment. Follow the steps below to install GNOME.

1 Ubuntu 12.04 users: open Terminal and run one the following commands:l sudo apt-get install gnome -session -fallback

l sudo apt-get install gnome -session -panel

2 Ubuntu 14.04 users: open Terminal and run the following command:l sudo apt-get install gnome -session -flashback

3 Ubuntu 12.04 users must log in with GNOME Classic (No effects). Ubuntu 14.04 users must log in with GNOMEFlashback (Metacity)


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Set UpThis chapter covers the following topics:

Installing WorkSpaceMounting the Touch Board PlusConnecting the Video ProjectorConnecting the Touch Board Plus via USBCalibrating the Touch Board Plus via Device ManagerCalibrating the Touch Board Plus (Windows 7 and Windows 8)

InstallingWorkSpaceYoumust have administrative privileges to install WorkSpace. If you do not have administrative privileges on your computer,contact your IT department.

Before You Begin

TheWorkSpace disc and Content disc are required unless the software is downloaded fromhttp://www.turningtechnologies.com/responsesystemsupport/downloads.

PC and Mac

1 Insert theWorkSpace disc into the DVD drive. If the disc does not auto-run, navigate to your disc drive and double-clickthe auto-run.exe file.

2 Follow the on-screen prompts to proceed through the installation process.3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 using theWorkSpace Content disc.4 Restart your computer to complete the installation process.

After the installation, a shortcut for the software will appear on the desktop and the Turning Technologies icon willappear in the notification area (PC)/Menu Extras area (Mac).

Linux

1 Login as "root" or "sudo."2 Insert theWorkSpace disc into the DVD drive. Double-click the DVD icon that appears on the desktop.3 UnderPermissions, select Allow executing file as program.4 Follow the on-screen prompts to proceed through the installation process.

After the installation, the software can be found in Home\eInstruction\WorkSpace\WorkSpace.5 Repeat steps 1 - 4 using theWorkSpace Content disc.6 Restart your computer to complete the installation process.


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Mounting the Touch Board Plus

WARNINGIt is recommended that a skilled professional assess the strength of the wall and determine theappropriate hardware required to securely attach the Touch Board Plus to the wall. A minimum oftwo people are required to safely lift andmount the board to the wall.

1 Attach thewall hanger to the wall.

2 Using the provided bracket screws, attach the two anchor clips to the bottom of the Touch Board Plus.

3 Carefully mount the Touch Board Plus on thewall hanger.

4 Secure the anchor clips to the wall.

Connecting the Video Projector


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TIPFor optimal usage and viewing, theminimum requiredscreen resolution should be set at 1024 x 768.

1 With the computer turned on, connect the projector videocable from the computer to the video projector.

2 Turn on the video projector.3 With the video projector aimed at the Touch Board Plus, align

the projected image onto the Touch Board Plus so that it iswithin the board's active area.

Connecting the Touch Board Plus via USBThe Touch Board Plus connects to your computer via a USB cable. A separate power supply is not necessary since the TouchBoard Plus is powered through the USB connection.

1 Plug theUSB cable into theUSB port on the right side of the board.2 Plug the other end of theUSB cable into a workingUSB port on your

computer.

TIPA powered USB hubmay be used.

3 A red light at the bottom of the board indicates that the board is receivingpower through the USB cable. A blue light indicates the proximity of thepen to the board.

Calibrating the Touch Board Plus via Device ManagerRecommended for OS X and Linux platforms, as well as PC users who need to recalibrate Touch Board Plus.

IMPORTANTLinux users must calibrate the DualBoard in the Ubuntu GNOME environment. Refer to InstallingUbuntu GNOME on page 6.

The steps below walk you through performing a calibration via DeviceManager. Aside from using these steps on anOS X orLinux platform, you can also perform them on a PC if youmoved the Touch Board Plus. It is strongly recommended torecalibrate the Touch Board if the board or projector has beenmoved.

NOTEIf an error occurs during the calibration process, end the process and start over.

1 From your computer, right click/control-click in the notification area (PC)/Menu Extras area (Mac)/Applications(Ubuntu GNOME).


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2 Select Device Manager.TheDeviceManagerwindow opens.

3 Select from theDeviceManagerwindow.

4 Select from the toolbar.TheCalibrationwindow opens.

5 Touch each target as it appears on the board.

TIPFor optimal accuracy, use a Touch Board Plus pen during the calibration process.

NOTEIn addition to the DeviceManager calibration, Windows 7 and 8 requires a secondcalibration when using the Touch Board Plus independent of WorkSpace. Refer toCalibrating the Touch Board Plus (Windows 7 and Windows 8) on page 10 forinstructions on performing the second calibration.

Calibrating the Touch Board Plus (Windows 7 andWindows 8)

Before You Begin

Youmust have administrative privileges to perform the Touch Board Plus 16 pt. calibration. After the initial 16 pt. calibration, a4 pt. calibration can be performed by a non-administrative user. If you do not have administrative privileges, contact your ITdepartment.

1 From your computer, right-click in the notification area.2 Select Device Manager.

TheDeviceManagerwindow opens.

3 Right/control-click from theDeviceManagerwindow.4 Click Touch Settings.

The Tablet PC Settings window opens.5 From the Tablet PC Settings window, click Calibrate.

NOTEIf the board has been previously calibrated, click Reset to erase previously storedcalibration data.

6 Touch each target as it appears on the board.7 After the calibration, youmust save the calibration data by clickingYes from your keyboard or mouse.

NOTEThis calibration only needs to be performed once. If the Touch Board Plus and/or projector ismoved, youmust perform both calibrations again.


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Using the Touch Board PlusThis chapter covers the following topics:

Mouse ActionsTouch GesturesCare and MaintenanceAdditional Solutions

Mouse ActionsMouse Command Use Mouse Action Action

Left-click Open items Touch and release to click

Double-click Open files and folders Two quick finger taps

Right-click Access content sensitive drop-downmenuTouch with two fingers slightly apart**menu appears by first touch

Drag Drag items across screen Move one finger left or right

Touch Gestures

NOTETouchGestures are native toWindows 7 and 8 and are not compatible onWindows XP, Vista,OS X or Linux platforms.

Gesture Use Gesture Action Action

Zoom Zoom in/out on an imageor web page

Use two fingers in a pinching or pullapart motion


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Gesture Use Gesture Action Action

Rotate Rotate content Use two fingers in a clockwise or coun-terclockwisemotion

Flicks Flick or throw objectsacross the screen

Make a quick flick motion in desired dir-ection

Pan Scroll through content orweb page

Drag finger up or down on content orscrollable window

Care and MaintenanceTouch Board Plus may be used as a standard whiteboard. Expo® dry erase whiteboard pens and cleaner are recommended.Use a soft cloth and gentle cleanser safe for whiteboards to clean the board.

Pens should bemagnetically attached to the right side of the Touch Board Plus when not in use.

Additional SolutionsVisit http://www.einstruction.com/products for information about AdjustIt3™ and the Touch BoardWireless Kit.

TheAdjustIt3™ Stand provides amobile solution tomove from class to class and adjusts to any height to accommodate allusers. Compatible with a wide range of short throw projectors, themobile stand includes wheels with brakes for greaterstability.

The Touch Board Wireless Kit offers maximum flexibility in the classroom. A wireless communication hub and receiver (RFHub and RFCOM) allow for wireless connection to the computer so that the Touch Board can be placed anywhere in the room.


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WorkSpaceWorkSpace provides the tools to create and deliver presentations, enhancematerial with special effects, annotate to highlightkey points, add notes incorporating additional information or participant comments andmuchmore.

Refer to the completeWorkSpace for Java User Guide orWorkSpace for PC User Guide for detailed instructions on usingtheWorkSpace software.

WorkSpace WindowTheWorkSpaceWindow consists of a page in the presentation file and several toolbars on the right side and bottom of thewindow. By default, the window can be sized andmoved.

WorkSpace Window PC

The Toolbar displays whenWorkSpace is opened in LessonMode. The default toolbar scheme is set toIntermediate.

ThePage Navigation Toolbar displays the tools used to navigate through the presentation file, including the PanPage, Previous Page, Page Counter, Next Page andMulti-User Mode tools.

Click theExtend/Scroll Page arrows to extend the page.

TheProperties Bar provides options to change the properties of the selected annotation tool (pen, highlighter,shape). For example, the pen tool Properties Bar includes color, width, transparency, line ends and line styles.

The Properties Bar also contains thePage Properties, including backgrounds, color and transparency, which can beaccessed by clicking the Selection tool on theWorkSpace Toolbar.

To the left of the Properties Bar is the Layers Toolbar. The Layers window appears when using the Layers Toolbar.By default, all annotations on a page are arranged in a single layer. Add, delete, show, hide, and arrange differentlayers.

Use theRecycle Bin to delete selected objects from the page. Drag the selected object and drop it in the RecycleBin. Click the Undo tool to retrieve objects dropped into the Recycle Bin.


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WorkSpace Window Mac

The Toolbar displays whenWorkSpace is opened in LessonMode. The default toolbar scheme is set toIntermediate.

ThePage Navigation Toolbar displays the tools used to navigate through the presentation file, including theMulti-User Mode tools.

TheProperties Bar provides options to change the properties of the selected annotation tool (pen, highlighter,shape). For example, the pen tool Properties Bar includes color, width, transparency, line ends and line styles.

The Properties Bar also contains thePage Properties, including backgrounds, color and transparency, which canbe accessed by clicking the Selection tool on theWorkSpace Toolbar.

To the left of the Properties Bar is the Layers Toolbar. The Layers window appears when using the Layers toolbar.By default, all annotations on a page are arranged in a single layer. Add, delete, show, hide, and arrange differentlayers.

Use theRecycle Bin to delete selected objects from the page. Drag the selected object to the Recycle Bin and dropit in. Click the Undo tool to retrieve objects dropped into the Recycle Bin.


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WorkSpace ModesBy default, WorkSpace opens in LessonMode with theWorkSpace toolbar floating on the desktop.

TheWorkSpace toolbar will become transparent if not in use. To reactivate it, click anywhere on the toolbar.

WorkSpace allows you to capture text, graphics, or virtually any image from any application that you can project from yourcomputer. The software is categorized into "modes," each consisting of different capabilities:

By default, WorkSpace opens in Lesson Mode. While in LessonMode, two-way communication isenabled between interactive devices and the computer. Interact with the computer using awhiteboard or Mobi tablets.InMouse Mode, the internet (PC)/desktop (Mac/Linux) can be accessed using theMouse tool.Additionally, select any of the annotation tools while in MouseMode to change/return to LessonMode.

By selectingAnnotate Over Desktop Mode (PC ONLY), the desktop is turned into a canvas. Usethe Annotation Tools, Page Tools or Capture Tools to write and draw on the desktop.

Multi-User Mode allows two or more participants to interact with Turning Technologies whiteboardsusing collaborative (shared) or defined (one person per defined area) space. Multiple Mobi devicescan be displayed on the whiteboard at the same time.

Open and interact with Microsoft Office applications directly from theWorkSpace software inOfficeMode (PC ONLY).

All notes made on the whiteboard can be captured and saved as pages withinWorkSpace fordistribution, without the use of the projector inWhiteboard Mode. For Mac and Linux users, aspecial “pens” folder is needed to useWhiteboardMode.

AnnotatingUse theWorkSpace tools to write, draw, insert images, highlight, interact with and perform annotations over a blank page orimage.

1 Click any annotation tool to begin annotating the page or image.

NOTETo open a new lesson or access the desktop, click theMouseMode icon on theWorkSpacetoolbar.

Multi-User ModeMulti-User Mode allows up to nine participants to interact using collaborative (shared) or defined (one person per defined area)space. Multiple mobile devices can be displayed on the board at the same time.

From theMulti-User Menu:

l Set upmultiple participants to interact with Turning Technologies products. Define the number of areas for multi-useruse and determine if participants will use a collaborative or defined workspace. In Multi-User Mode, participants canselect objects on any Multi-User layer within their area.


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l ToggleMulti-User Mode on and off using theMulti-User option.l Add, remove andmoveMobi tablets to different areas using Edit Devices. Eachmulti-user page will remember specificdevice placement whenmoving between pages or returning fromMouseMode.

Setting Up Multi-User Mode

1 Connect up to nine devices in DeviceManager.

IMPORTANTDo not add the device that will be used to control themain toolbar or the other devicesunless it is set to "presenter" within DeviceManager. Refer toSelecting the Presenter onpage 17.

2 Click on thePage Functions toolbar.3 SelectMulti-User Page Setup.

TheMulti-User Page Setupwindow opens.4 Select either aCollaborative orDefinedwork area.

Collaborative - When this option is selected, all devices will be able to work within thesame area.

Defined - When this option is selected, two devices will work within their own definedspace.

Defined - When this option is selected, up to four devices will work within their owndefined space.

Defined - When this option is selected, up to six devices will work within their owndefined space.

Defined - When this option is selected, up to nine devices will work within their owndefined space.

5 Drag and drop a device to the area needed.

NOTEIt is recommended to leave one device out to keep control of all users. Ideally, this will bethe "presenter" device.

6 Click OK after all devices have been dropped into place.


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Selecting the PresenterThe presenter in Multi-User Mode controls whenmulti-user mode beginsand ends.

1 OpenDeviceManager.Images of each available device appear in themain window.

2 Select the icon for the desired presenter device.3 From themenu bar, click Options and select Set Presenter.

The selected device is now the presenter device.

Locking Tablets and ClickersIf using student tablets or clickers withWorkSpace, the presenter can lock any devices in use and regain control of thesession.

1 OpenDeviceManager.Images of each available device appear in themain window.

2 Select the icon for the device to be locked.

3 Select .To unlock a device, select theUnlock icon.

TIPYou can also lock all devices by clicking the Toolbox icon on theWorkSpace toolbar andselecting Lock.

Distributing FilesWorkSpace files can be distributed in a number of formats.

TIPTo simply save aWorkSpace file in its native format, click theSave icon from theWorkSpace

toolbar. If the Save icon is not on theWorkSpace toolbar, click , mouse over File and selectSave.

Distributing Files as GWBTheGWB file format is native toWorkSpace. Files saved with the GWB extension can be easily opened and edited inWorkSpace as needed.

1 Click .2 Mouse over File and select Save.

TheSaveGWB Filewindow is displayed.


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3 Name the file and click Save.

Distributing Files as Common File Format (IWB)Content saved as a Common File Format (IWB) can be shared with any interactive whiteboard and software if the whiteboardand software accept the IWB formatting.

IMPORTANTIt is important to note that some formatting and interactive content may be lost due to the inabilityto exchange information between the software applications.

1 Click .2 Mouse over File and select Save As.

TheSaveGWB Filewindow is displayed.3 Name the file.4 From the Files of Type drop-downmenu, select IWB.5 Click Save.

Exporting Files

Before You Begin

Youmust save the file prior to export.

1 Click .2 Mouse over File and select Export.

TheExport Current Pages window is displayed.3 Select an export option from theExport As drop-downmenu.4 Enter a file name in theExport File Name field.

Optionally, click Browse to change the Export Directory.5 Click Export.

TIP

To print, email, export as PDF or email as PDF, click , mouse over File and select theappropriate export option.


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Declaration of ConformityRegulatory Statements

FCC StatementThis device complieswith part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation issubject to the following two conditions: (1) This devicemaynot causeharmful interference, and (2) this devicemust accept any interferencereceived, including interference that maycause undesired operation.

Changesor modificationsnot expressly approved by the partyresponsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operatethe equipment.

IC Statement

This device complieswith IndustryCanada licence-exempt RSSstandard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)this devicemaynot cause interference, and (2) this devicemustaccept any interference, including interference that maycauseundesired operation of the device.

Le présent appareil est conforme auxCNR d'Industrie Canadaapplicablesauxappareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation estautorisée auxdeux conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit pasproduire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit acceptertout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage estsusceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.

European Union Emission Directive

This product is in conformitywith the protection requirements of EUCouncilDirective 89/366/ECC on the approximation of the lawsof theMember States relating to electromagnetic compatibility.

This product hasbeen tested and found to complywith the limits forClassA Information TechnologyEquipment according to CISPR22/European Standard EN55022. The limits for ClassA equipmentwere derived for typical industrial environments to provide reasonableprotection against interference with licensed communication devices.

European UnionWEEE Directive

This product is in conformitywith the protection requirements of EUCouncilDirective 89/366/ECC on the approximation of the lawsof theMember States relating to electromagnetic compatibility.

This product hasbeen tested and found to complywith the limits forClassA Information TechnologyEquipment according to CISPR22/European Standard EN55022. The limits for ClassA equipmentwere derived for typical industrial environments to provide reasonableprotection against interference with licensed communication devices.

Declaration of Conformity

Manufacturer's Name:

Turning Technologies, LLC/DBA eInstruction

Manufacturer's HQ Address:

255West FederalStreet, Youngstown, Ohio 44503 U.S.A.

European Address:

26/36 rue Alfred Nobel, 93600 AulnaySousBois, France

Phone:

+33 1 58 31 10 60 Fax: +33 1 58 31 10 69

declares, that the product

Product Names:

Touch Board Plus

Regulatory Model #:

TBRF-01 USBRF Hub=H4RFCOM=B4

FCC ID:CTW-MOBI

IC:4524A-MOBI

Conforms to the following specifications:

EMC:EN 301 489-1, EN 301 489-17 &ETSI/EN 301 489-3.

EN 300-328 V1.7.1,

EN55022:2006 and A1:2007

EN55024:1998+A1;2001+A2:2003

EN 61000-3-2:2006 ; EN 61000-3-3:2008

EN 61000-4-2:2009 ; EN 61000-4-3:2006

EN 61000-4-4:2004+A1:2010

EN 61000-4-5:2006; EN 61000-4-6:2009

EN 61000-4-11:2004; FCC Part 15BClassADigitalDevice RSS-210

CE Marking:This product carries the Mark indicating complianceaccording to 2004/108/EC.

RoHS:“-R” labeled products conform to Directive 2011/65/EU (Directive2002/95/EC). These products are RoHS-compliant.


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Contact UsFor additional help, contact Turning Technologies Technical Support.

Technical Support is available from 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. EST.

From within the contiguous United States, you can reach Technical Support toll-free by calling 866.746.3015. If you are callingfrom outside of the United States, please call +1 330.746.3015.

Technical Support may also be reached via e-mail at [email protected] .

Wewant to hear from you! To submit a product enhancement request, visit us athttp://www.turningtechnologies.com/product-enhancement-request-form.

Office Locations

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