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g etting start ed for windows and the mac

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we at einstruction are proud of our family of interwrite products we strive to continue to bring you the best the technology has to offer we urge you to visit our web site where we will post the latest information regarding any updates and changes we have made that would impact the instructions in this getting started document www.einstruction.com click on any of the interwrite products to access product information software downloads documentation and training information please recycle

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table of contents interwrite mobi about this guide product overview know what i know kwik screen interwrite mobi learner radio frequency technology workspace pen workspace software 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 installation overview setting up your interwrite mobi setting up your interwrite mobi learner 3 4 5 charging the interwrite mobi and pen the electronic interactive pen 6 7 installing the software on windows installing the software on the mac installing the usb workspace rf hub connect the interwrite mobi viewing device manager using the device manager main window 8 9 10 11 11 12

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table of contents operating the mobi replacing the interwrite mobi battery pack operating the buttons mobi status indicators mobi learner status indicators 13 14 15 15 16 working with the mobi kwik screen selecting kwik screen reports accessing srs reports with the mobi 17 18 18 getting started with interwrite workspace the interwrite workspace toolbars presentation files distributing presentation files additional einstruction resources 19 21 23 24 24 battery handling and precautions warranty 25 27

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getting started interwrite mobitm 1 interwrite mobitm about this guide this getting started guide describes how to set up your interwrite mobi and interwrite pen ii install the interwrite workspace software and establish a communication connection with your pc or your mac it ends with an overview of the interwrite workspace software product overview the interwrite mobi is a tablet system featuring the patented digitizer and pen-input technology used with the interwrite workspace software on a pc or a mac the mobi acts as an input device allowing you to control the computer so you can run applications open and edit files and annotate screen images and presentation files from anywhere in the room when used with an interwrite dualboard the mobi provides the ultimate multi-input collaborative system for the interactive class room or the interactive meeting room know what i know kwik screen the kwik screen displays student response system information that can be used by the instructor for assessment and evaluation purposes it is a color backlit lcd display that interacts with the computer to display the assessment data as it is acquired during a session the type of data displayed is dependent on the student response system being used if one is not installed the lcd screen will be blank but will show the mobi status interwrite mobi learner the interwrite mobi learner screen identifies the unit and displays various status indicators it informs the user of battery life if the pen is in prox if the learner is in mouse mode and when the unit is charging.

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2 interwrite mobitm getting started radio frequency technology the interwrite mobi system uses radio frequency rf wireless technology to establish communication between the tablet and the computer the mobi comes with the rf module built into the tablet so the only installation required is the workspace rf usb hub on the computer the interwrite pen ii the electronic interwrite pen ii when positioned just above in prox of or touching the surface of a charged powered-on connected tablet controls the movements of the mouse on the computer the pen becomes a writing and drawing instrument when one of the many workspace annotation tools is selected from the projected toolbar when in annotation mode a user can make notes on a powerpoint slide show highlight areas of interest on a spreadsheet or edit a document using a wide range of pen attributes workspace software the operation of your mobi is facilitated by the interwrite workspace software the software is installed as part of the process of establishing communication between the mobi and the computer and is covered in this guide the workspace software has four operational modes lesson mode office mode windows only annotate over desktop mode and mouse mode an interwrite mobi acting as an input device to the computer remotely controls the computer from anywhere in the room when the interwrite dualboard and a video projector are added the computer s desktop image projects onto the interwrite dualboard s surface and the board communicates as an input device to the computer in this environment both the person at the interwrite dualboard and users with tablets seated around the room can interact with the presentation.

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getting started interwrite mobitm 3 installation overview this section describes what you will be doing and the order in which you will be doing it to facilitate the setup of your interwrite mobi and its preparation for use 1 unpack your interwrite mobi the package includes the interwrite mobi the interwrite pen ii a pen tether a mini usb cable a workspace rf usb hub and an einstructiontm cd 2 charge your interwrite mobi and interwrite pen ii your tablet and pen must be charged before you can use them first place the interwrite pen ii in the tablet s pen slot next plug the mini usb connector into the mini usb port located at the top of the tablet the other end is plugged into a usb jack on the computer or usb hub 3 install the interwrite workspace software install the interwrite workspace software using the cd provided to you in your interwrite mobi kit the cd will launch automatically follow the prompts to complete the installation 4 connect your interwrite mobi your interwrite mobi must be able to communicate with the interwrite workspace software on your computer this communication link is established wirelessly between radio frequency communication modules one built into the tablet and the other connected to the computer.

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4 interwrite mobitm getting started setting up your interwrite mobi the interwrite mobi communicates with the computer using radio frequency technology the rf communications module is built into the interwrite mobi the tablet communicates through its built-in rf module with another rf module the workspace rf hub installed on the computer the interwrite mobi is powered by li-ion batteries which provide about 10 hours of wireless operation before they have to be recharged kwik screen navigation buttons power button softkeys active area interwrite pen ii top of mobi learner pen pen storage slot mobi dock charging contacts mini usb port for charging optional accessory

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getting started interwrite mobitm 5 setting up the interwrite mobi learner the interwrite mobi learner communicates with the computer using radio frequency technology the rf communications module is built into the mobi learner the tablet communicates through its built-in rf module with another rf module the workspace rf hub installed on the computer the mobi learner is powered by li-ion batteries which provide about 10 hours of wireless operation before they have to be recharged status screen navigation buttons power button softkeys active area interwrite pen ii top of mobi learner mobi dock charging contacts optional accessory pen pen storage slot mini usb port for charging

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6 interwrite mobitm getting started the first thing you should do when you unpack your new interwrite mobi and interwrite pen ii is charge them charging the interwrite mobi and pen before you use your interwrite mobi and interwrite pen ii for the first time they should be charged for about 12 hours whenever the tablet battery is low and needs to be recharged the tablet battery status icon will display on the screen as an empty battery 1 2 3 place the interwrite pen ii in the pen slot connect the mini usb connector to the mini usb port at the top of the tablet plug the other end of the cord into a usb port on your computer or into a usb hub the interwrite mobi can be used while it is charging 4 5 when the tablet and pen are charged and the battery status display indicates that it is charged unplug the charger from the interwrite mobi press the power button to turn on the charged interwrite mobi the buttons and status indicators are described in more detail in the operating the interwrite mobi section the interwrite pen ii is charged only when it is placed in the pen slot in the tablet and only when the tablet is being charged a pen charge lasts over 40 hours you should always charge the pen when the tablet is being charged the optional interwrite mobi dock can charge up to three mobis at one time visit our web site at www.einstruction.com for more information about the mobi dock.

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getting started interwrite mobitm 7 the electronic interwrite pen ii the interwrite pen ii is an input device to the computer you will use it to write and draw in lesson mode and to control mouse movements in mouse mode by moving the tip of the pen just above in prox of or touching the tablet s workspace surface when the pen tip is in prox or touching the tablet s workspace surface it simulates the same effects you would get using the left mouse button both in windows and on the mac using the pen when the pen is in prox press the bottom end of the rocker button to simulate a left mouse button double-click in windows and on the mac press the top end of the rocker button to simulate a right mouse button click in windows and a ctrl-click on the mac in windows hold down the bottom rocker button and touch the pen tip to the tablet s workspace to erase on the mac with the pen tip touching the tablet s surface hold down the bottom rocker button to erase sleep mode the pen goes into sleep mode after about two minutes of inactivity to conserve power touching the pen to a surface or clicking one of its rocker buttons wakes up the pen pen tip ­ up or down same as using mouse bottom end ­ double-click left mouse button rocker button top end ­ right click mouse button

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8 interwrite mobitm getting started installing the software on windows the interwrite workspace software must be installed on windows by a user with administrator privileges interwrite workspace is compatible with windows xp sp2 and windows vista 1 log in as administrator insert the interwrite workspace cd into the cd drive on your pc the installer will autoload if it doesn t click on the start button on the windows task bar and select run from the menu type x setup.exe x represents the cd drive letter select the install interwrite workspace software menu option follow the onscreen instructions for the software installation 2 3 4 you will know interwrite workspace has installed successfully by the appearance in the system of the einstruction icon tray on the windows task bar if the icon does not appear restart your computer when the interwrite workspace icon appears it indicates that the einstruction device manager is now running in the background on your pc click on the workspace icon to display the device manager menu options device manager in addition to managing the einstruction hardware devices provides direct access to the interwrite workspace software click the einstruction icon in the system tray of the windows task bar to display the device manager menu select the check for updates option if a new version of workspace is available download it now you should periodically check for updates.

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getting started interwrite mobitm 9 installing the software on the mac the interwrite workspace software must be installed on the mac by a user with admin privileges interwrite workspace is compatible with mac os x version 10.4.11 or higher 1 2 log in as admin insert the interwrite workspace cd into the cd-rom drive on your mac an interwrite workspace cd icon will appear on your desktop double-click on the interwrite icon on the desktop to display the cd s contents double-click on the install interwrite icon follow the onscreen instructions for the software installation 3 4 the appearance of the interwrite workspace icon on the menu bar indicates that the einstruction device manager is now running on your mac it will load and run in the background every time you start up your mac click on the einstruction icon to display the options on the device manager menu shown here device manager in addition to managing the einstruction hardware devices provides direct access to the interwrite workspace software on the mac click the einstruction icon in the menu bar to display the device manager menu select the check for updates option if a new version of workspace is available download it now you should periodically check for updates.

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10 interwrite mobitm getting started installing the usb workspace rf hub · plug the usb rf hub into one of the usb ports on your computer the rf hub performs the following functions · supports up to a maximum of 10 devices communicating simultaneously · supports a connect button for the quick connection and pairing of devices without software interaction the target responsiveness is to connect within 5 seconds activation button keeping track of the workspace rf hub the rf hub is made to fit into the back of your mobi tablet place the hub into the allotted space when the hub is secure it will click into place activation button rf hub space

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getting started interwrite mobitm 11 connect the interwrite mobi complete the following steps to connect the mobi to the computer 1 insert the rf workspace hub into the usb port on your computer or usb hub your computer will automatically detect the usb device the blue led on the workspace rf hub will light up when it is plugged in press the lighted activation button on the rf hub the blue light will start blinking turn on the mobi turn the mobi over and press the blue activation button next to the battery opening to activate the mobi s rf signal 2 3 4 you have two minutes to press the activation button on the mobi pressing the two activation buttons initiates a pairing process when the two rf devices have successfully paired the blue button on the rf hub will stop blinking and remain a solid blue until either the computer or the mobi is turned off pairing the rf devices is a one-time operation the two devices will now recognize each other every time the computer and the mobi are turned on viewing device manager you will use the einstruction device manager when you want to change the mobi s preference settings make sure the interwrite mobi is powered on complete the following steps to view the device manager 1 2 3 click the einstruction icon in the system tray on the windows task bar to display the device manager menu select the einstruction device manager option to display the einstruction device manager window use the icon or options menu to view or change the preferences on the mobi.

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