now!Board™ User Manual
Installation and Operation
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Contents
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Overview ....................................................................................................................................... 3
now!Board
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Equipment................................................................................................................. 3
The Camera .................................................................................................................................. 4
The Stylus ....................................................................................................................................4
The Wand ..................................................................................................................................... 4
Safety Information .........................................................................................................................4
Hardware and Software Requirements for Installation ......................................................................... 5
Installation and Startup .................................................................................................................. 6
Installing now!Board™ Software with Windows XP/Vista/7 .................................................................... 6
Installing now!Board™ Software (Mac OS X – 10.5 or Greater) ............................................................. 9
Setting up your now!Board™ Camera .............................................................................................12
Using now!Board™ with a Projector............................................................................................... 12
Using now!Board™ with a Ceiling-Mounted Projector ....................................................................... 12
Using now!Board™ with a TV/Monitor ............................................................................................ 14
Calibrating now!Board™ ...............................................................................................................14
Using the Stylus .......................................................................................................................... 18
Using the Wand........................................................................................................................... 19
Using the now!Board™ Palette ..................................................................................................... 20
Settings ...................................................................................................................................... 25
Maintaining now!Board™............................................................................................................. 26
Cleaning now!Board™................................................................................................................... 26
Battery Information and Installation ...............................................................................................26
Warranty and Registration ............................................................................................................. 27
Software Update .......................................................................................................................... 27
Carrying the Device ......................................................................................................................27
Troubleshooting and Support ......................................................................................................... 27
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Overview
now!Board™ is a set of portable tools that turns any flat surface into an interactive whiteboard, enabling collaboration
and interactivity almost anywhere! now!Board™ works with your existing projector, computer and software—set up and
start presenting in a few minutes. Control your PC/Mac from the front of the room, capture and save notes and
drawings on the fly, and easily toggle between virtual whiteboard, web and your applications.
NOTE: Before using now!Board™ for the first time, review the important safety information and follow the appropriate
installation and user instructions.
now!Board™ Equipment
Your now!Board™ equipment (Figure 1)
includes:
• now!Board™ Camera
• now!Board™ Stylus
• now!Board™ Wand
• CD with Installation Software and
User Manual
• USB Cable
• Quick Start Guide
• Carry Case
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The Camera
The camera is designed to sit on a tabletop, facing the display surface.
The camera contains an IR sensor, and tracks the movement of the stylus or wand.
The camera must have a clear line of sight to the stylus or wand at all times during use.
The camera must remain stable and in a fixed position during use.
The camera may not function properly with interference from other infrared devices or in intense lighting such as
halogen lighting or low-hanging light fixtures.
The Stylus
Do not use the stylus on surfaces that may scratch, such as drywall or painted surfaces. Carefully test on a small area
on the display surface before use.
The stylus is designed for use on hard, smooth surfaces only, such as traditional dry-erase boards. Rough surfaces may
cause excessive wear on the stylus tip. For all other surfaces, use the wand.
The stylus communicates with the camera through infrared technology (IR). The stylus must have a clear line of sight
to the camera at all times.
The IR emitter on the stylus is located at the top of the stylus lens. Hold the stylus as recommended (see page 18) to
ensure that the IR emitter is unobstructed during use.
The Wand
The wand is designed for use on almost any surface, such as walls and projector screens.
The wand communicates with the camera through infrared technology (IR). Be sure the IR emitter at the tip of the
wand has a clear line of sight to the camera during use.
Gently pull the tip to extend the wand to desired length.
Safety Information
The now!Board™ camera is equipped with a class 2 laser, similar to those used in laser pointers. By default, the laser
is engaged only during the calibration process. Only adults should calibrate now!Board™.
The low-power visible laser emits radiant power below 1 mW.
Avoid looking directly into the laser and avoid pointing the laser at other people.
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Hardware and Software Requirements for Installation
now!Board™ is compatible with these operating systems:
• Microsoft® Windows XP
• Microsoft® Windows Vista
• Microsoft® Windows 7
• Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard
• Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard
• Mac OS X 10.7 Lion
Minimum system requirements for MAC OS-based systems.
Mac OS 10.5.8 or later, 2GB RAM and 2GHz clock speed
Minimum system requirements for Windows-based systems.
Windows XP
• Windows XP Professional Service Pack 3
• .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 or higher
• Processor: x86 or x64 1.5 GHz and above Pentium processor or equivalent (recommended)
• RAM: 1 GB and above (recommended)
• Display: 800 x 600 high color, 32-bit; 1024 x 768 high color, 32-bit (recommended)
• DirectX 9.0c
• 128MB of Video Ram or any graphics card supporting DirectX 9.0c and above
• Windows XP Professional Service Pack 3
• .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 or higher
• Processor: x86 or x64 1.5 GHz and above Pentium processor or equivalent (recommended)
• RAM: 1 GB and above (recommended)
• Display: 800 x 600 high color, 32-bit; 1024 x 768 high color, 32-bit (recommended)
• DirectX 9.0c
• 128MB of Video Ram or any graphics card supporting DirectX 9.0c and above
Windows 7
• Windows 7 Professional Service Pack 1
• .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 or higher
• 1.5 Gigahertz (GHz) or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor
• 1 Gigabyte (GB) or more RAM (32-bit) or 2 GB or more RAM (64-bit)
• Display: 800 x 600 high color, 32-bit; 1024 x 768 high color, 32-bit (recommended)
• DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver
• 1 GB and above of Video Ram or any graphics card supporting DirectX 9.0c and above
Windows Vista
• Windows Vista Professional Service Pack 2
• .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 or higher
• 1.5 Gigahertz (GHz) or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor
• 1 Gigabyte (GB) or more RAM (32-bit) or 2 GB or more RAM (64-bit)(recommended)
• Display: 800 x 600 high color, 32-bit; 1024 x 768 high color, 32-bit (recommended)
• DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver
• 1 GB and above of Video Ram or any graphics card supporting DirectX 9.0c and above
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Installation and Startup
Installing now!Board™ Software (Windows XP/Vista/7)
1. Insert the CD into your computer (or download th e
latest software from mynowboard.com).
2. You should see this screen (Figure 2).
3. Double-click the installation file Run setup.exe
(Figure 2).
4. The screen displays the now!Board™ installer window
(Figure 3). Click Next.
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5. Welcome (Figure 4). Click Next.
6. Information (Figure 5). Click Next.
7. License Agreement (Figure 6). Review and click
I Agree and Next.
a. When you agree to the user license agreement,
the installer guides you through the next steps
required to install now!Board™ onto your
computer.
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(Figure 4)
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8. Shortcuts (Figure 7). Choose which shortcuts you
would like to create and click on their respective
boxes. Click Next.
(Figure 7)
9. Select Installation Folder (Figure 8). Either use the
default folder C:\Program Files\now!Board\, or click
the [Browse] button to select an installation folder on
your computer. Then choose either Everyone to share
the now!Board™ application with everyone who uses
your computer, or click Just me to ensure that the
application works only with your login. Click Next.
(Figure 8)
10. Confirm Installation (Figure 9). Click Next to begin
installing the now!Board™ software.
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11. The installer downloads the now!Board™ software
onto your computer (Figure 10). Wait for the
application to be installed completely.
(Figure 10)
12. Installation Complete (Figure 11). Click Close to
complete the installation process.
13. Be sure to check for the latest version of the
now!Board™ software by clicking on the Settings icon
in the palette and choosing Update Software. You
can also download the latest version at
mynowboard.com.
14. Set up the now!Board™ hardware by following the
directions in the “Setting Up Your now!Board™
Camera” section.
a. If the now!Board™ camera has already been set
up, skip to the “Launch the now!Board™
Software” section to begin using now!Board™.
(Figure 11)
Installing now!Board™ Software (Mac OS X – 10.5 or Greater)
1. Insert the CD into your computer (or download th e latest software from mynowboard.com). The now!Board™
icon will appear in a wind ow. Double-click the icon to begin installation.
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2. You should see the Welcome to the now!Board™ Installer screen (Figure 12). Click Continue.
(Figure 12)
3. The License Agreement will appear (Figure 13). Click Continue.
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(Figure 13)
4. You will see this screen (Figure 14). After reviewing the License Agreement, click Agree to continue.
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5. The Destination Select screen will appear. Select the location where you want to install the now!Board™
software and click Continue.
6. The Installation Type screen will appear. Click Install to continue.
7. If your system requires a name and password to install software, you will be prompted to do this now.
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8. When installation is complete, you will see this screen. Click Close.
9. To launch the software, locate now!Board™ in your Applications folder. Double-click to launch. Drag
now!Board™ from your Applications folder to the dock to create a shortcut.
Setting up your now!Board™ Camera
The now!Board™ software, camera, stylus and wand are designed to work together. Follow the on-screen
now!Board™ software prompts and the guidelines below to position the projector, camera, and stylus for
the best performance.
Using now!Board™ with a Projector
1. Connect the p rojector to your computer. S et the
projector at the correct distance for your desired display.
The projector should be between 5' and 11' (1.5 m and
3.35 m) away from your display surface. If you are only
using the stylus (not the wand) the projector can be up
to 14' (4.25 m) away from the display surface.
Note: Make sure your computer screen resolution is set to
1024 x 768. Most projectors will default to this setting.
To change your computer’s resolution, go to:
Windows: Control Panel > Display
Mac: Settings > Display
2. Connect the now!Board™ camera to your computer with
the included USB cable (Figure 15).
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3. Place the now!Board™ camera approximately 12”
directly behind the projector, with an unobstructed view.
The camera should be pointing directly (not at an angle)
at the display surface (Figure 16).
4. Launch the now!Board™ software on your computer
(Figure 17). When you see one of these dialogue boxes,
click Yes to begin calibration.
Using now!Board™ with a Ceiling-Mounted
Projector
1. Follow the procedures for using now!Board™ with a
projector. Make sure the camera is placed below and
8”–12” behind the projector, with a clear view of the
display surface.
2. If attaching the camera to the projector, and the camera
is inverted, be sure to select Ceiling Mount Camera in
the Settings menu.
(Figure 16)
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Calibrating now!Board™
Using now!Board™ with a TV/Monitor
1. Connect your computer to your TV/monitor with the
appropriate cable dependin g on your TV system’s video
connection . Turn on th e TV/monitor and select the
correct input channel so your computer is displayed on
the monitor.
2. Connect the now!Board™ camera to your computer with
the included USB cable (Figure 18).
3. Position the camera as follows:
• D = H + W, where
o D is the distance of the camera from the
TV/monitor;
o H is the height of the TV/monitor; and
o W is the width of the TV/monitor.
o This distance is required by the now!Board™
camera to function properly.
4. Launch the now!Board™ software on your computer.
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(Figure 18)
1. Double-click the now!Board™ icon on the computer
desktop (Figure 19), or select now!Board™ from the
Start menu to launch the software. The screen
displays the now!Board™ application launch screen
as the application opens.
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2. The now!Board™ application will check the
now!Board™ camera connection. If the camera is
connected prop erly, the screen displays a calibration
prompt message. If you see this prompt (Figure 20),
your camera is not connected properly. See page 12
for setup instructions.
Note: now!Board™ software can be used without the
camera connected by clicking OK when you see this
prompt (Figure 20).
(Figure 20)
3. If you are using now!Board™ for the first time, you
will see this screen (F igure 21). Click Yes to begin
calibration.
If you have previously calibrated now!Board™, you
will see this screen (Figure 22). If you have moved
the camera or projector (even slightly), click Yes to
recalibrate.
If you have not moved the camera or projector, click
No. You will see this screen (Figure 23). Click OK
and the previous calibration points will be used.
It is recommended to recalibrate now!Board™ with
each use.
(Figure 21)
(Figure 22)
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5. Calibrate now!Board™ by following the
on-screen in structions on the display
surface. Use the stylus or the wand to
touch the exact middle of each of the
nine calibration points, one at a time,
as they appear.
Be sure to hold the stylus correctly as
shown (Figure 27).
Hold the stylus flat against the display
surface as shown (Figure 28).
Press the tip firmly against the display
surface to select each calibration point.
Do not press the side button on the
stylus during calibration. See Using the
Stylus for more information.
6. The calibration points give information
regarding the laser light position. If the
(Figure 27)
(Figure 28)
4. You will see this screen (Figure 24).
Turn, tilt or raise the camera until the red laser light
is pointing near the center of the red circle on the
display surface (Figures 25 & 26).
Note: When calibrating now!Board™ with a TV
monitor, in some cases the laser light might not be
visible on the display surface. Place a white piece of
paper in front of the monitor to help view the laser
light.
Tilt the camera to move the laser light up or down
(Figure 25).
Raise the camera by gently pulling on the top to clear
obstru ctions (Figure 26).
(Figure 24)
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laser light is not aligned, the screen
will display prompts to move it left,
right, up or down (Figure 29). Turn,
tilt, or raise the camera to move th e
laser light.
If directed to move the laser, make very
minor adjustments, about one inch at a
time, as instructed.
7. If the camera is placed too near or far
from the board, the screen displays the
message Move Camera Backward or
Forward. Be sure the projector is
between 5'–11’ (1.5 m–3.35 m) from
the display surface (or 14'/4.25 m if
you are using the stylus only). Position
the camera between 8"–12" (20 cm–
30 cm) behind the projector.
8. After the calibration process is
successfully completed, the laser will
shut off. The now!Board™ palette and
your desktop will appear on the display
surface.
9. To exit the calibration process at any
time:
Windows – Press the “esc” escape
button on your computer keyboard.
Mac – Press the CANCEL button on
screen.
10. If you move the camera at any time
during use, you will need to recalibrate.
Click the Settings icon (Figure 30) in
the now!Board™ palette and choose
Calibrate.
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Using the Stylus
Do not use the stylus on surfaces that may scratch, such as drywall or painted surfaces. Use the stylus only on
hard, smooth surfaces, such as dry-erase boards.
1. The stylus requires 2 x 1.5 V (AAA) batteries. Follow the battery instructions on page 26.
2. The camera needs to see the light in the stylus at all times. Hold the stylus correctly as shown to ensure a clear
line of sight b etween the stylus and the camera. Watch that your hand, body, or other objects in the room are not
blocking the stylus or the camera.
Correct
Do not block the light in the stylus:
Incorrect
3. Press and hold the tip against the display surface to select or write. The tip will depress slightly when engaged.
4. When writing, keep the stylus completely flat against the display surface, with the tip engaged, as shown (Figure
31). The stylus will not write if the tip is not engaged.
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(Figure 31)
5. The side button on the stylus is a right-click (Windows) or control-click (Mac) button. The now!Board™ stylus can
control your PC similarly to a mou se.
Mouse Function
Stylus Action
Left click
Press down on the stylus tip.
Right click
(Windows)
Control click
(MAC)
Position the stylus tip over the object on the screen and press
the side button.
Note: Do not press the side button when writing or calibrating.
6. The green light inside the stylus is an indicator light.
• Flashes intermittently – stylus is on
• Flashes rapidly – low battery
• Solid on – tip or side button is engaged
Using the Wand
Use the wand on uneven surfaces such as walls, projector screens, or any surface that may potentially be scratched.
1. The wand requires 2 x 1.5 V (AAA) batteries. Follow the battery instructions on page 26.
2. Be sure the projector is between 5' and 11' (1.5 m and 3.35 m) from the display surface. Be sure the camera is
8"–12" (20 cm–30 cm) behind the projector. The wand will not work consistently if the camera is more than 12'
(3.65 m) from the display surface.
3. The camera needs to see the tip of the wand at all times. Note: there is no visible light in the tip of the wand.
Watch that your hand, body, or other objects in the room are not blocking the tip of the wand or the camera.
4. Gently pull the tip to extend the wand to the desired length.
5. Press and release the button on the wand to select icons from the toolbar. Press and hold the button when writing.
Note: there is no right-click/control-click functionality with the wand.
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Using the now!Board™ Palette
The now!Board™ Palette (Figure 32) includes tools for writing, typing, draw ing, and presenting your information.
(Figure 32)
To reposition the palette anywhere on your desktop, click and drag in the gray area.
Palette Buttons
Icon
Name
Function
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Name
Function
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Select
The select arrow is used just like your mouse
cursor. Use this tool for clicking links and
selecting objects or menus on the desktop.
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Pen
The pen tool changes your cursor icon to look like
a pen. Use this to draw on the screen in either
whiteboard mode, on your desktop, or on top of
other programs. You can change the pen’s width
and color using other tools on the palette. To
draw or write, press and hold the stylus tip
against the display surface. To draw or write with
the wand, press and hold the button on the
handle.
When the pen tool is used, by default the Save,
Close image, and Undo tools are activated. The
Open and Redo tools are deactivated. Once you
mark with the pen, you must save or discard the
current annotation s before opening a new file.
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Color
Use this to change the color of the ink of the pen
or highlighter. The color selections of the pen
and the highlighter are independent of one
another.
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Line Width
This tool is only active and available when the
pen has been activated first. Use this to change
the width of the pen ink stroke. Note: Th e width
of the highlighter ink stroke cannot be ch anged.
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Scale
Use this to change the shape, scale, or location
of anything drawn on the whiteboard or desktop.
Click on the scale icon, then draw a circle around
the object(s) you wish to edit. Objects become
outlin ed when they are selected. To scale the
selection, drag a corner or side bar. T o move the
selected object(s), click and drag in the middle
of the selection to rep osition on the whiteboard
or desktop.
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Undo
Press this to “undo” the last user action such as
a pen stroke, highlight or scaling on the
whiteboard or desktop. The icon is gray when
there is nothing to undo.
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Keyboard
Press this to access the default virtual keyboard
application on your computer. Use the stylus or
wand to select letters or key functions. Note:
Make sure your computer cursor is positioned
where you would like the text to appear.
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Icon
Name
Function
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Open
Close
Use this tool to open a file from a user-defined
location.
In desktop mode, the following image file types
may be opened: Jpeg, Gif, Tiff, BMP, PNG and
now!Board™ files (.whiteboard).
In whiteboard mode, only now!Board™ files
(.whiteboard) may be opened.
To close an image or whiteboard file without
closin g the now!Board™ program, click the
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Print
Press this to print the current desktop screen or
whiteboard file.
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Settings
Use this to access now!Board™ program settings
including recalibration, software updates, screen
resolution and program version information.
See now!Board™Settings section, page 25, for
more information.
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Minimize
Palette
Maximize
Palette
Use this to minimize the Tool Palette. The
palette will shrink into the top-left corner of the
screen and appear as this icon:
To reposition the palette anywhere on your
desktop, click and drag in the gray area.
To maximize the palette, click on the +.
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Whiteboard
Press this icon to toggle between whiteboard and
desktop modes. Use the navigation bar (see
below) at the bottom of the whiteboard screen to
add/delete whiteboard pages, and n avigate
through multiple pages. You can toggle back and
forth between whiteboard and the desktop
without disruption to either mode.
Note: Your computer’s taskbar/d ock will not be
visible in whiteboard mode.
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Icon
Name
Function
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Eraser
Use this to erase ink strokes manually by moving
the stylus or the w and tip back and forth over the
desired area to be erased.
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Erase All
Use this to clear the current whiteboard page or
desktop screen of all ink strokes.
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Erase Drawing
Use this to erase entire independent ink strokes
by touching each object with the stylus or wand
tip.
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Highlight
Use this tool to create transparent ink strokes on
top of whiteboard or desktop contents. The color
of the highlighter ink can be changed using the
Color icon. The width of the highlight stroke
cannot be chan ged.
When the highlighter is used, by default the
Save, Close Image, and Undo tools are activated.
The Open and Redo tools are deactivated. Once
you highlight, you must save or discard the
current annotation s before opening a new file.
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Redo
Select Redo to cancel the last “undo” action.
The icon is gray when there is nothing to redo.
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Screen
Snapshot
Use this tool to create and save an instant
screenshot of your desktop, programs, or
whiteboard page without stopping to save through
the traditional save and file naming steps. Click
the icon. The palette will disappear momentarily
to indicate a successful snapshot h as been
taken. Snapshots are automatically saved as jpeg
images and are date/time stamped in their file
name.
The default location for saved snapshots is:
Windows: documents > now!Board™
Mac: documents > now!Board™!
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Save
No Update to
Select this to save the current whiteboard or
desktop ink annotations to your computer. The
Save As dialogue box will appear, along with the
virtual keyboard for naming files. Note: Your
computer keyboard and mouse can also be u sed
for naming and saving files.
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Icon
Name
Function
Save
The default filepath is
nowboard > mydocuments
The icon is gray when there is nothing to save.
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Shortcuts
Access shortcut links to mynowboard.com,
desktop, and my computer.
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Help
Launch to access FAQ and troubleshooting
compon ents as well as the digital User Manual.
Note: If experiencing difficulty with your stylus,
wand or camera, use your computer’s mouse to
click and launch Help. For the most up-to-date
Help, an internet connection is recommended to
access online Help documentation.
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Close Software
Click to exit the now!Board™ software. The
software will ask if you would like to save
changes to the transparent window (whiteboard
or desktop) before closing.
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Stylus On/Off
This indicates if the stylus or wand is in use and
being actively seen by the now!Board™ camera.
When pressing the stylus against the board
correctly, the status light will turn green
indicating the tip has been depressed and the
camera can “see” the stylus without issue. The
light turns red when either the stylus tip is NOT
in use or if the stylus is in use but the camera is
unable to “see” the stylus clearly. This applies to
the wand as well. See Using the Stylus/Wand
and Troubleshooting sections for more
information.
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now!Board™ Settings
When you click the now!Board™ Settings icon, this menu
will appear (Figure 33).
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(Figure 33)
Settings
Icon
Name
Function
Additional Information
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Calibrate
Click this to recalibrate now!Board™.
Be sure the camera is set at the correct
distance (between 5–14 feet from the
display surface) and then place the laser
light within the center of the red circle.
Follow the on-screen prompts.
This setting can only be changed when
the camera is connected.
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Enable Click
Check Enable Click to play a sound while
pressing the stylus on the board.
This setting can only be changed when
the camera is connected.
N/A
Update Camera
Firmware
Update the camera firmware.
This setting can only be changed when
the camera is connected.
N/A
Update
Software
Click this to check for software updates.
The latest software will always be posted
at mynowboard.com.
N/A
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Keep Laser On
Do not check this box unless directed by
now!Board™ customer support.
The laser automatically turns on and off
during calibration.
N/A
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Screen
Resolution
Displays screen resolution information.
Make sure your computer screen
resolution is set to 1024 x 768. Most
Screen resolution varies with
systems.
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Icon
Name
Function
Additional Information
projectors will default to this setting.
To change your computer’s resolution, go
to:
Windows: Control Panel > Display
Mac: Settings > Display
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Camera USB
Connection
Indicator
This icon is green when the camera is
connected prop erly via the USB cord, and
is red if the camera is not detected.
N/A
Ceiling Mount
Camera
Check this ONLY if you are mounting the
now!Board™ camera upside down to a
ceiling-mounted projector.
N/A
Version
Displays the software version currently
running.
N/A
Maintaining now!Board
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Cleaning now!Board™
Follow these guidelines when cleaning th e outside surfaces of now!Board™:
• Disconnect the USB cable from your computer and camera.
• Use a damp, soft, lint-free cloth to clean the exterior of the now!Board™ camera, stylus and wand.
• Keep all now!Board™ equipment away from water and moisture.
• DO NOT use aerosol sprays, solvents or abrasives to clean any now!Board™ equipment.
Battery Information and Installation
WARNING! To avoid battery leakage, please follow these instructions carefully.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in battery-acid leakage that may cause burns,
personal injury, and property damage.
The now!Board™ stylus and wand each require: 2 x 1.5 V AAA batteries
• Batteries should be installed or replaced by an adult.
• To install batteries in the stylus:
o The battery compartment is located on the underside of the stylus.
o Remove the battery-compartment door.
o Install batteries as indicated inside the compartment.
o Replace compartment door.
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• To install batteries in the wand:
o The battery compartment is located on the handle of the wand.
o Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screw on the battery door.
o Remove the battery-compartment door.
o Install batteries as indicated inside the compartment.
o Replace compartment door.
Battery Care and Maintenance Tips
• Use two (2) AAA batteries (in both the stylus and wand).
• Be sure to insert batteries correctly (with adult supervision) and always follow the product
and battery manufacturer’s instructions.
• Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or rechargeable (nickel-cadmium) batteries.
• Do not mix new and used batteries.
• Insert battery with the correct polarity. Positive (+) and negative (-) ends must be inserted
in the correct directions as indicated inside the battery compartment.
• Do not recharge non-rechargeable batteries.
• Only charge rechargeable batteries under adult supervision.
• Remove rechargeable batteries from the product before charging.
• Only use batteries of the same or equivalent type.
• Do not short-circuit the supply terminals.
• Always remove weak or dead batteries from the product.
• Remove batteries if product will be stored for an extended period of time.
• Store at room temperature.
• Please retain these instructions for future reference.
Warranty and Registration
For warranty and product registration, please visit mynowboard.com.
Software Update
Be sure to check for the latest version of the now!Board™ software by clicking on the Settings icon in the palette and
choosing Update Software. You can also download the latest version at mynowboard.com.
Carrying the Device
The now!Board™ carrying case is designed to hold your now!Board™ securely.
Note: Be sure to remove batteries from the stylus and wand before storing to help prevent battery depletion.
Troubleshooting and Support
See the table below for assistance with technical issues. For additional assistance, please visit www.mynowboard.com,
or call 1-800-561-0301.
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Troubleshooting
Issue
Solution
Make sure the
now!Board™ camera is
8"–12" (20 cm–30 cm)
behind the projector.
Make sure the camera is
the appropriate distance
from the display surface
(5'–11' if using the
wand and 5'–14' if using
the stylus only). See
Setting Up Your
now!Board™ Camera for
more information.
Bright lighting such as
halogen lights may
cause interference with
now!Board™.
The calibration screen keeps telling me to move the
laser.
Be sure that your
projector and screen
resolution are set at
1024 x 768. To change
the resolution on your
computer, go to:
Windows: Control Panel
> Display
Mac: Settings > Display
The camera needs to see
the light in the stylus at
all times. Watch that
your hand, body or other
objects in the room are
not blocking the stylus
or the camera.
The stylus won’t write, or writes intermittently.
Be sure the tip is
continuously depressed
on the surface when
writing.
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Replace the batteries in
the stylus when the
green light is flashing
quickly.
Do not press the side
button on the stylus
while writing or
calibrating.
Using your computer
keyboard, click on the
Settings icon on the
palette and then select
Calibrate.
The mouse cursor or pen does not align with where I
click on the screen.
To increase accuracy, be
sure to click each of the
nine blue calibration
points directly in their
centers.
I’m having difficulty double clicking to open folders or
files.
Use the rightclick/control-click button
on the side of the stylus
to access file and folder
menus on the desktop or
to launch programs.
The camera needs to see
the tip of the wand at all
times. Watch that your
hand, body or other
objects in the room are
not blocking the wand
tip or the camera.
Hold the button down
firmly and continuously
to write.
The wand won’t write, or writes intermittently.
Replace the batteries in
the wand.
I’m pressing to select a tool, link or other object, but I
am getting no response.
Be sure you are using
the Select arrow (mouse
cursor), instead of the
pen.
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Be sure that you are
holding the stylus
correctly (see Setup)
and not pressing the
side button.
I am seeing some streaks on the projection
surface while I write.
Bright lighting such as
halogen lights may
cause interference with
now!Board™. Turn off
light sources that may
potentially interfere.
I connected the camera, but the software says
the camera isn’t connected.
Disconnect other USB
devices connected to the
computer that may be
interfering (such as a
USB mouse or mp3
player). Reconnect them
one at a time to identify
which one is the cause.
Disconnect the camera
and plug into another
USB port on your
computer.
Make sure the USB
cable is plugged in both
the computer and the
camera.
When I connect the camera, my mouse cursor
acts erratically or gets stuck in the corner of
the screen.
Disconnect other USB
devices connected to the
computer that may be
interfering (such as a
USB mouse or mp3
player). Reconnect them
one at a time to identify
which one is the cause.
Bright lighting such as
halogen lights may
cause interference with
now!Board™. Turn off
light sources that may
potentially interfere.
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now!Board™ installation failed.
See the Hardware and
Software Requirements
for Installation section.
Windows users:
Be sure that Microsoft’s
.NET Framework 3.5 or
greater is installed.
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