eBeam Education Suite is made up of eBeam Scrapbook, the eBeam Tool Palette and
eBeam Home. eBeam Education Suite makes it easy to develop, organize and communicate
classroom information. It includes software applications that allow you to annotate lessons
on-the-fly, create and save multi-page brainstorm sessions and mark up content from
outside applications. eBeam Education Suite software is easy to set up and intuitive to use,
creating a fun learning environment for students and teachers, and enhancing the impact of
every lesson plan.
eBeam Scrapbook is a powerful resource that can be used to create lessons, store
annotations and enliven curriculum material.
The eBeam Tool Palette provides quick access to important tools that can be used as a part
of Scrapbook, in conjunction with your every day applications or to annotate over your entire
desktop. The tools in the eBeam Tool Palette change depending on the environment that you
are working in.
eBeam Home works on top of Scrapbook. It creates a centralized shortcut to the most
commonly used resources, m aking the eBeam Education Suite an even more integral part of
everyday teaching resources.
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The software described in this publication is furnished under license and may only be used or copied in accordance
with the terms of such license.
Select a topic below for a description of how to set up an eBeam system. If your system is
not described here then refer to the setup documentation included in the box.
Turn on your projector and align/focus the image on the board.
Connect the eBeam USB cable to your eBeam Receiver.
Attach the eBeam Receiver mounting bracket to the board.
The eBeam package contains the following receiver mounting options.
Suction cups
Command adhesive
Magnetic mounting brackets
The eBeam R eceiver is pre-attached to the suction cup mounting
bracket. To detach any of the mounting brackets from the eBeam
Receiver, position thumbs at bottom corners of the bracket and push
up; the bracket should easily snap off.
To secure brackets to the receiver, position the desired bracket over
the back of the receiver and snap it into place. To permanently fasten
the receiver, use the clear mounting bracket -- the one without suction
cups. Fasten the receiver to the mounting surface through the holes in
the clear mounting bracket.
Install the AA battery in your eBeam Stylus.
eBeam Classic Setup
The following describes a typical setup for the eBeam USB or Bluetooth Wireless receivers
and related hardware.
The Menu Button is the
equivalent of the right-click
button on your mouse.
Tool Palette
Button
The Tool Palette Button
shows and hides the eBeam
Tool Palette. This button is
also used for Gesture Based
Navigation.
Pen Tip
The Pen Tip performs the
same action as the left-click
button on your mouse.
The Interactive Stylus
The Interactive Stylus was created specifically for use with an eBeam-enabled projection
system. The Interactive Stylus behaves exactly like a mouse attached to your computer.
In this document, we often refer to a tap on the board as opposed to a mouse click to
indicate that you are using the Interactive Stylus to perform an action.
See Gesture Based Navigation for a description of advanced software navigation using the
Interactive Stylus.
The following table shows the different components of the Interactive Stylus and what those
components do.
The interactive software can be installed from the installation CD that came in the box or
from a downloaded web package.
At launch, the software provides access to the basic software feature set. The options for
unlocking the full software feature set are:
Connect the software to an interactive receiver.
Activate the software using a CD-Key or security key (see The W elcome Dialog Box).
Use your eBeam Focus Document Camera as a security key.
Use your eBeam Inscribe Wireless Tablet as a security key.
If the software does not detect the interactive hardware or a security key at launch, then
you will be prompted with the Welcome dialog box to complete your software setup.
The Welcome Di alog Box
The Welcome dialog box appears when you are not connected to the interactive hardware
and have not installed a software activation code.
To launch the software select one of the following options:
Connect: I have an interactive receiver and I need help connecting it.
Activate: I want to use a software license key to activate the software.
Try: I want to use the full feature set of the software for 30 days.
Join a meeting: I just want to join a meeting as a remote participant.
To use the software to simply open and edit Scrapbook files, click the Close button.
Activate the Software Using a Software License Key
A Software License Key is included with some products or can be acquired from your
product vendor. One software license key is required to activate a single Windows PC.
To activate your software:
Make sure your computer is connected to the Internet.
1.
Launch the software.
2.
Go to the activation website by one of the following methods:
3.
Select the Activate Now button from the Welcome dialog box, or
o
Select Options from the eBeam Education taskbar menu, choose the Activation
o
tab and then select Get Activation Code.
This opens your default web browser to Luidia's website where you are prompted to enter
the software license key and your contact information.
Enter your software license key and contact information in the activation web page.
Once all information has been properly entered, the website will email an activation code
to the email address that you have just provided.
Copy the activation code from the em ail into the text field in the Activation tab.
5.
Click the Activate Now button.
6.
The software will activate and launch. You will not need to enter the activation code
again.
Notes:
If a valid activation code or security key is detected you m ight still be prompted to
connect to the interactive hardware. This prompt exists to assist users who use the
software with a hardware connection. If you do not wish to be prompted again then you
can uncheck the Display this notification when interactive hardware not found
checkbox from the dialog box or by navigating to the System Preferences > System
tab.
Existing users may activate the software using a security key (HASP dongle). This option
is only available to existing users who already possess a security key. Simply plug the
security key into your USB port prior to launching the software.
See also: Deactivating or Moving the Software to Another Computer.
Try the Software for 30 Days
Select the Try option to enable the full feature set of the software for 30 days.
Use the Software as a Vi ewer (basic features only)
Each time you launch the software, the software first attempts to locate interactive receiver
hardware, a valid activation code or a security key (HASP dongle). If these items are not
detected then only the basic software features are available and the eBeam Education
taskbar icon is disabled.
If you only wish to use the software to join a shared meeting, select the Join Meeting
button from the Welcome dialog box.
If you only wish to use the software to open a Scrapbook file, select the Close button from
the Welcome dialog box. Scrapbook will open automatic ally.
Deactivati ng or Moving the Software to Another Computer
If you want to move the software to another computer, you will first need to deactivate it on
your current computer. To deactivate the software:
Open the Activation tab by selecting Options from the eBeam Education taskbar menu ,
1.
then click on the Activation tab.
Select the Deactivate Now button.
2.
Remember that if you deactivate the software you will only have access to the
o
basic software features.
Copy the reference number provided and send to technical support at http://www.e-
3.
beam.com /support/techform.html. Technical support will make sure that you can then
activate the software on another PC.
Initiates the calibration. The interactive hardware must be detected by the
software before calibration can begin.[$X$IF_CON3] Not active in this software
version.[$X$END_CON3]
Detect System
Attempts to detect the interactive hardware. See Interactive Hardware Detection.
[$X$IF_CON3] Not active in this software version.[$X$END_CON3]
Options
Opens the Options dialog box. See Options.
About
Displays the About dialog box for the software. To close, click anywhere in the
About dialog box.
Help
Opens a sub-menu that allows you to access help and also provides links to
various registration and support pages that are provided by the hardware
manufacturer of your interactive system.
Exit
Completely closes the software. If you have Scrapbook open, you will be
prompted to first save the Scrapbook file.
eBeam Education Taskbar Menu
The following menu items are offered from the eBeam Education taskbar menu:
Select a topic below for a description of how to configure your Bluetooth connection for your
eBeam B luetooth Wireless system. If your system is not described here then refer to the
setup documentation included in the box.
eBeam Εdge(TM) Setup
eBeam Classic Setup
Bluetooth Wireless Settings
The Bluetooth-enabled eB eam Classic is supported only on Windows Vista, Windows 7 or
Windows XP Service Pack 2 or higher at this time.
To check the Service Pack level you are working with go to Start > Control Panel > System.
Before you begin, make sure you have the latest eBeam software as well as an updated
IOGEAR driver installed on your computer. Visit http://www.iogear.com/support/dm/ to get
the updated driver and setup instructions for your computer.
Select the computer that you are working with to finish your setup:
Windows 7 / Vista Setup
Windows XP Setup
Windows 7 / Vista Setup
1)
Plug your eB eam receiver into a power outlet, and confirm that the light is glowing
blue.
2)
If your IOGEAR isn ’t already inserted into an available USB port on your computer, do
so at this time.
3)
Verify that your computer has recognized the inserted Bluetooth adapter. Look for a
Bluetooth icon in the system tray of your computer (in the lower right-hand of the
screen).
4)
Right-click on the Bluetooth icon and select “Add A Device” / “Add a Bluetooth
Device”. Your Bluetooth Wizard will begin.
5)
Highlight your Bluetooth-enabled eBeam device and click Next. (Your device will be
called eBeam -“XXXXXX”).
6)
Select “Use the passkey found in the documentation” / “Enter the device’s pairing
code”.
7)
Enter “1234”, and click Next. (This passkey will be requested whenever you pair the
eBeam receiver with another computer.)
8)
Finish the Bluetooth Wizard, and verify that the glowing blue light on your eBeam
receiver flashes four times. Your setup is complete.
Windows XP Setup
1)
Plug your eB eam receiver into a power outlet, and confirm that the light is glowing
blue.
2)
Insert the IOGEAR adapter into an available USB port on your computer.
3)
Verify that your computer has recognized the inserted Bluetooth dongle. Look for a
Bluetooth icon in the system tray of your computer (in the lower right-hand of the
screen).
Double click the B luetooth icon and your Bluetooth Wizard will begin. Leave all 3
boxes checked and click Next.
5)
A General dialog box appears allow you to change the name of your computer and
select your computer type. Click Next twice.
6)
The Bluetooth Service Selection Dialog Box allows you to choose what services you
would like your computer to offer other computers. Uncheck all of the boxes and click
Next twice.
7)
Make sure the drop down menu is set to "Show All Devices". Select your eB eam
receiver and click Next. (Your device will be called eBeam-“XXXXXX”).
8)
Enter “1234”, and click Next. (This passkey will be requested whenever you pair the
eBeam receiver with another computer.)
9)
Check the box next to "White Board" and select Configure.
10)
Uncheck "Secure Connection" and click OK.
11)
Finish the Bluetooth Wizard, and verify that the glowing blue light on your eBeam
receiver flashes four times. Your setup is complete.
Shows the name for the Bluetooth receiver that is listed on the PC when you search for Bluetooth
devices. The eBeam receiver is shipped with a default Friendly Name.
Change: Select this button to change the Friendly Name. You will need to enter a new Friendly name
into the Change Friendly Name Dialog Box, and click OK. There is an eight character limit on the
Friendly Name. You must select the Apply N ew Settings button to accept any changes.
Security
Allows you to determine who can use the Bluetooth enabled receiver. You must select the Apply NewSettings button to accept any changes.The options include:
Allow the eBeam receiver to be "discovered" by Bluetooth enabled devices :Lets you set if
the Bluetooth Wireless receiver can be detected by Bluetooth enabled devices. If this box is not
checked, other Bluetooth enabled devices w ill not be able to detect it without knowing the Friendly
Name.
Require Authentication: Allows you limit access to the Bluetooth Wireless receiver to only those
people who have receiver's PIN number.
Passkey: Select the Change button to change the passkey for your receiver.
Use Encryption: Ensures that wireless transmissions are secure from unauthorized access.
Bluetooth Wireless Settings
The Bluetooth Settings Dialog Box can help you set preferences for your Bluetooth-
enabled eBeam receiver. To open this dialog box your Bluetooth receiver must be connected
to your computer with a USB cable and your software must be launched. To open the dialog
box:
Right-click the eBeam Education icon in the eBeam Education Taskbar menu
Select Options
On the General Tab select System Preferences
On the System Tab select Bluetooth Settings. The Bluetooth Settings Dialog Box will
open.
Bluetooth Settings Dialog Box
The Bluetooth Settings Dialog Box contains the following options:
Opens the eBeam System Preferences dialog box where you can change hardware detection frequency
and notifications.
Cancel
Closes the Detect Interactive Receiver dialog box and allows your to use the limited eBeam Education
Suite software without a receiver.
Retry
Starts a new search for your interactive receiver. Choose this if you believe your hardw are is connected,
but was not detected.
Interactive Hardware Detection
Every time you launch the software or select Detect System from the eBeam Education
taskbar menu, the software attempts to connect your interactive hardware. If the interactive
receiver hardware is not detected, you are prompted to connect to the hardware.
Detect Interactive Receiver Dialog Box
The following options are available from the Detect Interactive Receiver dialog box:
Disabli ng the Hardware Detection Prompt
Every time the software attempts to connect to the hardware you will be prompted to
connect to the interactive hardware. If a valid activation code or security key is detected you
might still be prom pted to connect to the interactive hardware. This prompt exists to assist
users who use the software with both a software activation and hardware connection.
You can turn this notification on/off by navigating to the System Preferences > System
tab and selecting the Display this notification when interactive hardware not found
checkbox.
You need to calibrate your surface so that the eBeam Education Suite software knows what
size whiteboard or flat surface you are using.
To calibrate your surface, you will need to make sure your interactive receiver is setup and
detected and that the software is launched.
To initiate a calibration,
Select the Calibrate button from the Tool Palette if Scrapbook is not open, or
Select Calibrate Interactive Area from the eBeam Education taskbar menu at any tim e.
You will calibrate by clicking the Interactive Stylus on the targets in the projected area as
directed by the software. If you have multiple monitors you will see the message Click hereto calibrate this screen (press ESC to cancel calibration). Select the desired projected
area and calibrate.
Size: This option allows you to resize the Tool Palette.
Transparency : This option allow s you to select the transparency of the Tool Palette.
Features
Hide Cursor When Drawing: Hides the Windows' arrow during annotations. You can also
access this option by selecting Edit > Options > Preferences tab in Scrapbook.
Double-Click Eraser Clears Screen: Allows you to double-click the Eraser tool to erase all
annotations created while annotating your desktop or during a PowerPoint Presentation.
Sticky Palettes: If a tool has a secondary palette, such as a color ring or line thickness
ring, that secondary palette will be opened automatically each time the tool is chosen. The
last used secondary palette will be remembered and opened by default the next time the
tool is selected.
Gesture Based Navigation: Turns on/off gesture based navigation.
Smooth Drawing: Smooths lines drawn by the eBeam Stylus. You can also access this
option by selecting Edit > Options > Preferences tab in Scrapbook.
Restore Defaults
The Restore Defaults button causes all Tool Palette Options to be returned to their default
settings.
Restore Default
Colors
If any custom colors have been selected, Restore Default Colors resets all colors to the default
color set.
System
Preferences
Opens the eBeam System Preferences dialog box. See eBeam System Preferences for more
information.
After
Annotatin
g the
Desktop
When you finish annotating your desktop, you can keep a record of the annotated desktop as a new
page in Scrapbook. Options for desktop annotations are Save, Discard, or Ask Each Time.
Always save as new Scrapbook page: The annotated page becomes a new page in Scrapbook.
Save the Scrapbook file to keep the new Scrapbook page.
Always discard annotations: The annotated page is automatically discarded. No record is kept.
Ask me each time: When you finish annotating the desktop, you will be prompted to save the
annotated page as a new page in Scrapbook. You will have the choice to save or discard the page.
eBeam Education Options & Preferences
eBeam Education Options
The eBeam Education Options dialog box is used to set the eBeam Tool Palette and
drawing specific preferences. The eBeam Education Options Dialog B ox can be opened by
selecting eBeam Education Taskbar Menu > Options . There are three tabs available
here:
General Tab
Annotations Tab
Activation Tab
General Tab
Annotations Tab
The Annotations tab allows you to set behavior for how desktop and PowerPoint annotations
are saved. The following options are available:
Open Scrapbook after saving annotations: Default setting – opens Scrapbook. This setting gives
you immediate feedback that your annotation has been placed in Scrapbook. Save the Scrapbook
file to keep the new Scrapbook page.
Navigatin
g an
Annotate
d
PowerPoi
nt
Slideshow
When you change slides in a PowerPoint Slideshow, you must choose whether or not to save annotations
into the PowerPoint file as objects. Options for desktop annotation are Save, Discard, or Ask Each Time.
Always add objects to PowerPoint file: The annotations are automatically saved to each slide as
an object on the slide. You must to save the PowerPoint file to keep the annotations permanently.
Always discard annotations: The annotations are automatically discarded. No record is kept.
Ask me each time: Each time you change slides, you will be prompted to save the annotations as
objects. You must save the PowerPoint file to keep the annotations permanently.
Purchase License
Button
Launches the Luidia store where you can purchase a license key to activate the eBeam
software.
Get Activation Code
Button
Launches the Luidia Software Activation Request form so you can request an activation code.
You will need to request an activation code if you deactivate your software or move your
software to another computer.
Activation Code Text
Box
Once you receive an activation code, paste it in the Activation Code Text Box and press
Activate Now.
Activate Now Button
Once a code is entered into the activation code text box, pressing Activate now starts the
activation of your eBeam software.
Activation Tab
The following options are available in the Activation Tab:
The Calibrate Tool starts the interactive calibration process. See Calibration for more information.
Era
ser
Too
l
The Eraser Tool allows you to erase annotations made using the pen or highlighter tool. The Eraser Tool cannot
erase objects made using the shapes tool.
Exit
Po
wer
Poi
nt
Pre
sen
tati
on
Too
l
The Exit PowerPoint Presentation Tool causes the PowerPoint slide show to be ended. This tool is not available
once you are outside of a PowerPoint presentation.
Ha
nd
writ
ing
Rec
ogn
itio
n
Too
l
The Handwriting Recognition Tool turns the Handwriting Recognition software on/off. The Handwriting
Recognition Tool is located in the sub menu of the Text Tool. See Handwriting Recognition for more information.
Hig
hlig
hte
r
Too
l
The Highlighter Tool allows you annotate the desktop freehand. When the Highlighter Tool is selected, the center
of the Tool Palette changes to show the current color and line width settings. A custom color can be selected by
double-clicking a color on the palette ring. The standard set of colors can be restored by selecting eBeam
Education Options > General Tab > Restore Defaults.
Note: Some highlighter colors may not be visible on some computer backgrounds.
Mo
use
Too
l
The Mouse Tool allows you to start navigating your desktop.
eBeam Tool Palette
The eBeam Tool Palette is used to navigate, annotate and edit the content on your computer.
The tools on the Tool Palette change depending on the application that you are using. The
four main places that you can use the Tool Palette are: in PowerPoint, in Scrapbook, on top
of all applications (in Screen Annotation Mode) or outside of any application.
Note: Whenever a Tool has the arrow symbol, that indicates that there is another tool
available as in the submenu of this tool. Click and hold the arrow, and the sub menu will
appear. While holding, select the tool you would like to use and release.
To show or hide the Tool Palette:
Press the Tool Palette button on the Interactive Stylus, or
Select eBeam Tool Palette from the eBeam Education taskbar menu .
The eBeam Tool Palette appears automatically whenever a receiver or security key is
detected and you launch eBeam Hom e or eBeam Scrapbook. If no receiver or security key is
detected and you launch these applications, the Standard Annotation Toolbar launches
instead of the eBeam Tool Palette.
The following tools are available on the eBeam Tool Palette, depending on the application you
are using:
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