Promethean 006 ACTIVote handheld transceiver User Manual

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All rights reserved All information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Any use of the contents of this User Manual other than for the purpose intended requires express written permission of Promethean Technologies Group Ltd. All trademarks noted with the ™ mark are the properties of their respective companies. NOTE: All utility and driver software provided to operate ACTIV products is the property of Promethean. Use of this software is granted for the purpose of installation, set up and operation of ACTIV products and the standard feature set outlined in this guide. Promethean does not encourage or authorize any other use. Additional application software is provided from time to time as a service to our customers. This software is licensed to the end user by the supplier. Use, possession and upgrades are the responsibility of that supplier. Registered owners of Promethean product should contact those suppliers directly for support. © Copyright Promethean Technologies Group Ltd 2005 All rights reserved All information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Any use of the contents of this User Manual other than for the purpose intended requires express written permission of Promethean Technologies Group Ltd. All trademarks noted with the ™ mark are the properties of their respective companies. NOTE: All utility and driver software provided to operate ACTIV products is the property of Promethean. Use of this software is granted for the purpose of installation, set up and operation of ACTIV products and the standard feature set outlined in this guide. Promethean does not encourage or authorize any other use. Additional application software is provided from time to time as a service to our customers. This software is licensed to the end user by the supplier. Use, possession and upgrades are the responsibility of that supplier. Registered owners of Promethean product should contact those suppliers directly for support. © Copyright Promethean Technologies Group Ltd 2005
ACTIVote Quick Start Guide 1 Table of Contents Safety Instructions............................................................ 2 Compliance ...................................................................... 3 For More Information......................................................... 4 Technical Support......................................................... 4 User Group Forum ........................................................ 4 Updates ...................................................................... 4 About this Guide ............................................................... 4 1. Installing the Software................................................... 5 On a Windows Based Computer ...................................... 5 On a Macintosh™ Based Computer .................................. 5 2. Access the ACTIVote programs........................................ 6 On a Windows Based Computer ...................................... 6 On a Macintosh Based Computer..................................... 6 Choose an ACTIVote Program:........................................ 7 3. Register Devices ........................................................... 8 4. Allocate Devices............................................................ 9 5. Vote with Adhoc questions.............................................10 6. Vote with Prepared questions .........................................11 Prepare your questions:................................................11 Start voting with prepared questions:.............................11 ACTIVote2 Quick Start Guide 1 Table of Contents Safety Instructions............................................................ 2 Compliance ...................................................................... 3 For More Information......................................................... 4 Technical Support......................................................... 4 User Group Forum ........................................................ 4 Updates ...................................................................... 4 About this Guide ............................................................... 4 1. Installing the Software................................................... 5 On a Windows Based Computer ...................................... 5 On a Macintosh™ Based Computer .................................. 5 2. Access the ACTIVote programs........................................ 6 On a Windows Based Computer ...................................... 6 On a Macintosh Based Computer..................................... 6 Choose an ACTIVote Program:........................................ 7 3. Register Devices ........................................................... 8 4. Allocate Devices............................................................ 9 5. Vote with Adhoc questions.............................................10 6. Vote with Prepared questions .........................................11 Prepare your questions:................................................11 Start voting with prepared questions:.............................11
ACTIVote Quick Start Guide 2 Safety Instructions This product is supplied with a universal voltage input Power Supply (PSU) branded "ACTIVboard" type number FW7400/06. This is the only approved type of PSU which is approved for use with the ACTIV board. Do not connect any other PSU to the ACTIV board system. The PSU does not contain any user serviceable parts and must not be opened. If suspected to be faulty, contact an authorized Promethean service agent to obtain a replacement PSU of the same type. Inspect the PSU for physical damage to the casing and wiring before use. If damage is apparent, take care to avoid contact with any potentially live parts. Disconnect the PSU from the electrical mains supply at the wall socket and contact an authorized Promethean service agent for advice or replacement. The PSU is supplied with a suitable mains input lead for your specific country. It may also be supplied with additional mains leads (in the case where the country has more than one type mains plug). Only use the lead which is compatible with your mains outlet socket. Do not attempt to modify the mains lead. If a compatibility issue exists, contact Promethean or one of its service agents before attempting to connect the unit to the mains supply. ACTIVote2 Quick Start Guide 2 Safety Instructions This product is supplied with a universal voltage input Power Supply (PSU) branded "ACTIVboard" type number FW7400/06. This is the only approved type of PSU which is approved for use with the ACTIV board. Do not connect any other PSU to the ACTIV board system. The PSU does not contain any user serviceable parts and must not be opened. If suspected to be faulty, contact an authorized Promethean service agent to obtain a replacement PSU of the same type. Inspect the PSU for physical damage to the casing and wiring before use. If damage is apparent, take care to avoid contact with any potentially live parts. Disconnect the PSU from the electrical mains supply at the wall socket and contact an authorized Promethean service agent for advice or replacement. The PSU is supplied with a suitable mains input lead for your specific country. It may also be supplied with additional mains leads (in the case where the country has more than one type mains plug). Only use the lead which is compatible with your mains outlet socket. Do not attempt to modify the mains lead. If a compatibility issue exists, contact Promethean or one of its service agents before attempting to connect the unit to the mains supply.
ACTIVote Quick Start Guide 3 Compliance 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 to this equipment not expressly approved by Promethean may void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. For non-intentional radio parts, this equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. ACTIVote2 Quick Start Guide 3 Compliance 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 to this equipment not expressly approved by Promethean may void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. For non-intentional radio parts, this equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
ACTIVote Quick Start Guide 4 For More Information For more information about ACTIV products, consult the documentation which can be found on the Product CD. The ACTIVote Help, which can be accessed from the application menu system, supplies you with full information about using the ACTIVote system. Technical Support Telephone: 678 762-1500 Email: support@us.prometheanworld.com Web: www.prometheanworld.com/n-america/en/html/customer_care/contact.shtml User Group Forum This is an online forum and we would like to invite new users to join and contribute to our growing online community. www.prometheanworld.com/common/html/vb_forum/index.php Updates Please visit the Promethean website frequently to check for updated drivers, software, user guides and flipchart resources www.prometheanworld.com About this Guide This Quick Start Guide takes you through the process of setting up and using the ACTIVote devices and its associated programs. You should refer to the Help or User Guide for complete information about using the ACTIVote and its associated programs. If you experience any difficulties with using ACTIVote, contact our Technical Support team on the number given above. If you are using the ACTIVote VR for the Mac, refer instead to the separate Quick Start Guide TP-1477 for this product. ACTIVote2 Quick Start Guide 4 For More Information For more information about ACTIV products, consult the documentation which can be found on the Product CD. The ACTIVote Help, which can be accessed from the application menu system, supplies you with full information about using the ACTIVote system. Technical Support Telephone: 678 762-1500 Email: support@us.prometheanworld.com Web: www.prometheanworld.com/n-america/en/html/customer_care/contact.shtml User Group Forum This is an online forum and we would like to invite new users to join and contribute to our growing online community. www.prometheanworld.com/common/html/vb_forum/index.php Updates Please visit the Promethean website frequently to check for updated drivers, software, user guides and flipchart resources www.prometheanworld.com About this Guide This Quick Start Guide takes you through the process of setting up and using the ACTIVote devices and its associated programs. You should refer to the Help or User Guide for complete information about using the ACTIVote and its associated programs. If you experience any difficulties with using ACTIVote, contact our Technical Support team on the number given above. If you are using the ACTIVote VR for the Mac, refer instead to the separate Quick Start Guide TP-1477 for this product.
ACTIVote Quick Start Guide 5 1. Installing the Software Promethean recommends that you read the User Guides supplied on the CD for full information about using ACTIVote. Windows users with USB connection, refer to the USB Getting Started Guide for information about installing the drivers. On a Windows Based Computer a. Place the application CD into the CD ROM drive If Auto Play is enabled, the main menu screen will automatically appear. If Auto Play is not enabled, choose Start > Run. In the Run dialog box, type the drive letter that contains the CD and type \menu.exe. For example d:\menu.exe. Then click OK. b. Click on the Manuals button to access the user guides. c. If required, click on the ACTIVdriver button and follow the on-screen instructions to install the driver. d. Click on the button for your application to launch the installation routine. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software. Click on the Exit button to exit from the menu window. e. Remove the application CD and insert the Resources CD in the CD ROM drive. If the CD does not auto run, follow the instructions in step a. ‘If Auto Play is not enabled’. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the Resources. On a Macintosh™ Based Computer a. Place the application CD into the CD ROM drive. Shortly you will see a CD icon appear on your Mac Desktop. b. Double click on the CD icon. c. Double click on the Software Installer icon and follow the on screen instructions to install the software. d. Double click on the ACTIV board Installer icon and follow the on screen instructions to install the drivers. e. Place the Resources CD into the CD ROM drive. A CD icon will appear on your Mac Desktop. f. Double click on the CD icon. g. Double click on the Promethean Resources Installer icon and follow the on screen instructions to install the resources. ACTIVote2 Quick Start Guide 5 1. Installing the Software Promethean recommends that you read the User Guides supplied on the CD for full information about using ACTIVote. Windows users with USB connection, refer to the USB Getting Started Guide for information about installing the drivers. On a Windows Based Computer a. Place the application CD into the CD ROM drive If Auto Play is enabled, the main menu screen will automatically appear. If Auto Play is not enabled, choose Start > Run. In the Run dialog box, type the drive letter that contains the CD and type \menu.exe. For example d:\menu.exe. Then click OK. b. Click on the Manuals button to access the user guides. c. If required, click on the ACTIVdriver button and follow the on-screen instructions to install the driver. d. Click on the button for your application to launch the installation routine. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software. Click on the Exit button to exit from the menu window. e. Remove the application CD and insert the Resources CD in the CD ROM drive. If the CD does not auto run, follow the instructions in step a. ‘If Auto Play is not enabled’. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the Resources. On a Macintosh™ Based Computer a. Place the application CD into the CD ROM drive. Shortly you will see a CD icon appear on your Mac Desktop. b. Double click on the CD icon. c. Double click on the Software Installer icon and follow the on screen instructions to install the software. d. Double click on the ACTIV board Installer icon and follow the on screen instructions to install the drivers. e. Place the Resources CD into the CD ROM drive. A CD icon will appear on your Mac Desktop. f. Double click on the CD icon. g. Double click on the Promethean Resources Installer icon and follow the on screen instructions to install the resources.
ACTIVote Quick Start Guide 6 2. Access the ACTIVote programs On a Windows Based Computer a. Click on Start > Programs > ACTIV Software > ACTIVstudio 2 > ACTIVote and click on one of the options available from the flyout menu. This method allows you to use ACTIVote without having to open ACTIVstudio2. Or a. Open ACTIVstudio2. b. Enter your information and serial number, which is located on your Installation CD case (required first time only). c. From the toolbox menu, select Toolbox Customise... > Tool Store.... d. Select the ACTIVote tool, then drag and drop it into your toolbox. Click Finish. e. Click on Menu > ACTIVote and click on one of the menu options. On a Macintosh Based Computer a. Open System Preferences, select ACTIVboard. When the Preference Panel is displayed, select the ACTIVote tab. This method allows you to register your ACTIVote devices without having to open ACTIVstudio. Or a. Open ACTIVstudio. b. Enter your information and serial number, which is located on your Installation CD case (required first time only). c. Open the ACTIVstudio toolbox menu, select Preferences... d. Click on the ACTIVote tool button to add it to your toolbox. Click OK. e. Select Menu > ACTIVote > then choose an item from the menu. Select Menu > ACTIVote > Devices.... ACTIVote2 Quick Start Guide 6 2. Access the ACTIVote programs On a Windows Based Computer a. Click on Start > Programs > ACTIV Software > ACTIVstudio 2 > ACTIVote and click on one of the options available from the flyout menu. This method allows you to use ACTIVote without having to open ACTIVstudio2. Or a. Open ACTIVstudio2. b. Enter your information and serial number, which is located on your Installation CD case (required first time only). c. From the toolbox menu, select Toolbox Customise... > Tool Store.... d. Select the ACTIVote tool, then drag and drop it into your toolbox. Click Finish. e. Click on Menu > ACTIVote and click on one of the menu options. On a Macintosh Based Computer a. Open System Preferences, select ACTIVboard. When the Preference Panel is displayed, select the ACTIVote tab. This method allows you to register your ACTIVote devices without having to open ACTIVstudio. Or a. Open ACTIVstudio. b. Enter your information and serial number, which is located on your Installation CD case (required first time only). c. Open the ACTIVstudio toolbox menu, select Preferences... d. Click on the ACTIVote tool button to add it to your toolbox. Click OK. e. Select Menu > ACTIVote > then choose an item from the menu. Select Menu > ACTIVote > Devices....
ACTIVote Quick Start Guide 7 Choose an ACTIVote Program: Session Select a type of voting session: • Named Requires devices to be registered and allocated to a specific user, providing more feedback for individual user response. • Anonymous Physical devices are registered and can be used by any user. • Demo Uses simulated devices to demonstrate use ofACTIVote. The Session can also be accessed by clicking on the ACTIVote tool button. Devices Register your ACTIVote devices in the Device Registration program. Users Allocate your devices to individual users in the User Registration program. Question Master Compile a set of questions for your voting session. User Database Prepare and categorise a list of users. (Windows) Settings (Mac) Preferences Access the ACTIVote settings. Export Results to Excel* Output results in a spreadsheet format. Export Results to Notepad* Output results in a textual format. ACTIVote Help...* Open the separate ACTIVote Help file. * These menu options are not available for ACTIVstudio users on the Mac. ACTIVote2 Quick Start Guide 7 Choose an ACTIVote Program: Session Select a type of voting session: • Named Requires devices to be registered and allocated to a specific user, providing more feedback for individual user response. • Anonymous Physical devices are registered and can be used by any user. • Demo Uses simulated devices to demonstrate use ofACTIVote. The Session can also be accessed by clicking on the ACTIVote tool button. Devices Register your ACTIVote devices in the Device Registration program. Users Allocate your devices to individual users in the User Registration program. Question Master Compile a set of questions for your voting session. User Database Prepare and categorise a list of users. (Windows) Settings (Mac) Preferences Access the ACTIVote settings. Export Results to Excel* Output results in a spreadsheet format. Export Results to Notepad* Output results in a textual format. ACTIVote Help...* Open the separate ACTIVote Help file. * These menu options are not available for ACTIVstudio users on the Mac.
ACTIVote Quick Start Guide 8 3. Register Devices You are required to register your ACTIVote devices in order to use ACTIVote in Anonymous and Named modes. a. Windows users, select the Devices option to open the Device Registration program. Mac users, select the ACTIVote tab from the ACTIV board Preference Panel. b. Windows users only, you cannot register the ACTIVote device until the hardware and software combination is approved for use in your country. Click on the drop down arrow and select the Country in which you are using ACTIVote. If permitted, you can then continue with registering your ACTIVote devices. If your hardware and software combination is not permitted, a warning will be displayed and you will be blocked from using the ACTIVote. In this case, or if your country does not appear in the list, contact Technical Support for advice. c. Select a Channel and Board ID from the drop down boxes. d. Click on the Register button in the Device Registration program. e. Press and hold the Register Button on your first ACTIVote device until you see the red LED flash briefly, followed by a longer flash from the green LED. The device will appear in the Registered Devices list and will be allocated a device name. f. Repeat the above procedure for every device you want to register. When all devices are registered, click on the Stop or Done button. g. Windows users, close the Device Registration program. Mac users, close the Preference Panel. The registration information will be saved. You are now ready to use ACTIVote in Anonymous mode. ACTIVote2 Quick Start Guide 8 3. Register Devices You are required to register your ACTIVote devices in order to use ACTIVote in Anonymous and Named modes. a. Windows users, select the Devices option to open the Device Registration program. Mac users, select the ACTIVote tab from the ACTIV board Preference Panel. b. Windows users only, you cannot register the ACTIVote device until the hardware and software combination is approved for use in your country. Click on the drop down arrow and select the Country in which you are using ACTIVote. If permitted, you can then continue with registering your ACTIVote devices. If your hardware and software combination is not permitted, a warning will be displayed and you will be blocked from using the ACTIVote. In this case, or if your country does not appear in the list, contact Technical Support for advice. c. Select a Channel and Board ID from the drop down boxes. d. Click on the Register button in the Device Registration program. e. Press and hold the Register Button on your first ACTIVote device until you see the red LED flash briefly, followed by a longer flash from the green LED. The device will appear in the Registered Devices list and will be allocated a device name. f. Repeat the above procedure for every device you want to register. When all devices are registered, click on the Stop or Done button. g. Windows users, close the Device Registration program. Mac users, close the Preference Panel. The registration information will be saved. You are now ready to use ACTIVote in Anonymous mode.
ACTIVote Quick Start Guide 9 4. Allocate Devices You are required to allocate a user to each ACTIVote device in order to use ACTIVote in Named mode. a. Select the Users option to open the User Device Allocation program. b. Click on the Folder drop down arrow and choose the All Users or Man UTD folder, to display some example user names. c. Select the same number of user names as devices registered, then click on the Arrow or Add button to add the user names to the Names list. d. Click on the Allocate Devices button. The User Name list will be highlighted in red and a unique three letter code will be displayed next to each User Name. e. Ask each user to press and hold down the Register button on their device until the red and green LEDs illuminate. f. Ask each user to enter their associated code. If the device has been allocated correctly, the User Name will be highlighted in green. If the User Name remains highlighted in red, the device has not been allocated correctly. In this case, ask the user to enter the code again. g. Once all devices are allocated successfully, click on the Back button to return to the Device Allocation program. h. To exit from the User Device Allocation program, click on the Exit button. You are now ready to use ACTIVote in Named mode. ACTIVote2 Quick Start Guide 9 4. Allocate Devices You are required to allocate a user to each ACTIVote device in order to use ACTIVote in Named mode. a. Select the Users option to open the User Device Allocation program. b. Click on the Folder drop down arrow and choose the All Users or Man UTD folder, to display some example user names. c. Select the same number of user names as devices registered, then click on the Arrow or Add button to add the user names to the Names list. d. Click on the Allocate Devices button. The User Name list will be highlighted in red and a unique three letter code will be displayed next to each User Name. e. Ask each user to press and hold down the Register button on their device until the red and green LEDs illuminate. f. Ask each user to enter their associated code. If the device has been allocated correctly, the User Name will be highlighted in green. If the User Name remains highlighted in red, the device has not been allocated correctly. In this case, ask the user to enter the code again. g. Once all devices are allocated successfully, click on the Back button to return to the Device Allocation program. h. To exit from the User Device Allocation program, click on the Exit button. You are now ready to use ACTIVote in Named mode.
ACTIVote Quick Start Guide 10 5. Vote with Adhoc questions a. Click on the ACTIVote tool button to start a session. b. Select Anonymous Mode or Named Mode. If you selected Anonymous Mode, you will need to select the number of devices you are using. If you selected Named Mode, the user names for your current group will appear. c. Click OK. d. Ask your Adhoc question, or write the question and possible answers onto your flipchart. e. When ready to accept user response, click on the ACTIVote tool button. f. The countdown bar will appear, prompting users to vote. g. When all responses have been received, click on the ACTIVote tool button to display the results graphs. The results will be recorded to the current flipchart page. h. Select the correct answer by clicking on the appropriate letter above the graph. The correct answer will be displayed in green. i. Turn to a new flipchart page and ask another question. ACTIVote2 Quick Start Guide 10 5. Vote with Adhoc questions a. Click on the ACTIVote tool button to start a session. b. Select Anonymous Mode or Named Mode. If you selected Anonymous Mode, you will need to select the number of devices you are using. If you selected Named Mode, the user names for your current group will appear. c. Click OK. d. Ask your Adhoc question, or write the question and possible answers onto your flipchart. e. When ready to accept user response, click on the ACTIVote tool button. f. The countdown bar will appear, prompting users to vote. g. When all responses have been received, click on the ACTIVote tool button to display the results graphs. The results will be recorded to the current flipchart page. h. Select the correct answer by clicking on the appropriate letter above the graph. The correct answer will be displayed in green. i. Turn to a new flipchart page and ask another question.
ACTIVote Quick Start Guide 11 6. Vote with Prepared questions Prepare your questions: a. Open the Question Master program. b. Type in a title and description for your set of questions. c. Click on Next> button. d. Type in your question, select a question type from the drop down list and type in the possible answers. e. Select the correct answer from the drop down list. f. Click on the Add Question button to add further questions. g. Click on Next> and select a style from the preview window. h. Click on Next> and enter a filename for the question flipchart. i. Click on the Save button to save your question flipchart j. Click on File > Save. Type in a suitable filename and click on the Save button to save your Question Master source file. Start voting with prepared questions: a. Open your question flipchart, click on Menu > Flipchart and choose an Open option. b. Click on the flipchart name and click on the Open button. c. Choose Anonymous Mode or Named Mode from the Session window d. Introduce the questions to the users, then turn to the first question page. When you are ready to start voting, click on the ACTIVote tool button. e. The countdown bar will appear, prompting users to vote. f. The results graph will automatically appear, and will be recorded to the current flipchart page. g. Turn to a new flipchart page and ask another question. ACTIVote2 Quick Start Guide 11 6. Vote with Prepared questions Prepare your questions: a. Open the Question Master program. b. Type in a title and description for your set of questions. c. Click on Next> button. d. Type in your question, select a question type from the drop down list and type in the possible answers. e. Select the correct answer from the drop down list. f. Click on the Add Question button to add further questions. g. Click on Next> and select a style from the preview window. h. Click on Next> and enter a filename for the question flipchart. i. Click on the Save button to save your question flipchart j. Click on File > Save. Type in a suitable filename and click on the Save button to save your Question Master source file. Start voting with prepared questions: a. Open your question flipchart, click on Menu > Flipchart and choose an Open option. b. Click on the flipchart name and click on the Open button. c. Choose Anonymous Mode or Named Mode from the Session window d. Introduce the questions to the users, then turn to the first question page. When you are ready to start voting, click on the ACTIVote tool button. e. The countdown bar will appear, prompting users to vote. f. The results graph will automatically appear, and will be recorded to the current flipchart page. g. Turn to a new flipchart page and ask another question.
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