Newsoft 06102, 06101 User Manual

RF

Audience Response System

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NewSoft Corporation Ltd.

yiPad

Instruction Manual

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction.............................................................5

What is MyiPad RF Audience Response System (RF ARS)? ...............5

What can you do with MyiPad RF ARS?.............................................. 5

System Requirements ...........................................................................6

Chapter 2 Package Contents....................................................7

Basic Package with single receiver.......................................................7

Chapter 3 MyiPad System Components ................................. 8

Instructor Keypad.................................................................................8

Student keypad...................................................................................11

(RF) Receiver.....................................................................................12

MyiPad Software Control Program.....................................................13

Chapter 4 Setting up of MyiPad System............................... 16

Step 1: Install the RF receiver............................................................. 16

Step 2: Install batteries in the remote..................................................17

Step 3: Install the MyiPad software.................................................... 17

Step 4: Setup the USB Port receiver ...................................................29

Step 5: Check version number of MyiPad Hardware ..........................33

Chapter 5 Operation of MyiPad ............................................ 34

Start MyiPad software program.......................................................... 34

User Profile ........................................................................................ 34

(i) User Profile ..................................................................................35

(ii) Add New Teacher.........................................................................36

(iii) Add New Student..........................................................................36

(iv) Add New Class................................................................ .............37

(v) Edit Teacher .................................................................................38

(vi) Edit Student..................................................................................38

(vii) Edit Class ................................................................ .....................38

(viii) Delete Teacher..........................................................................38

(ix) Delete Student ..............................................................................38

(x) Delete Class..................................................................................38

(xi) Grouping ......................................................................................39

(xii) Import...........................................................................................40

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(xiii) Export.......................................................................................40

(xiv) Select................................................................ ........................40

Audience Remotes Registration:.........................................................41

Presentation Mode..............................................................................43

MyiPad Answer Editor .........................................................................43

MyiPad Insert Template ................................................................ .......44

MyiPad Analyze Data............................................................................44

Example: Quiz.......................................................................................44

Results....................................................................................................45

Report ....................................................................................................46

White Board...........................................................................................48

Summary Report.................................................................................49

Class information ..................................................................................50

Class Quiz Summary.............................................................................51

Question Sheet.......................................................................................52

Student Quiz Summary.........................................................................53

Group Quiz Summary...........................................................................54

Excel Report ................................................................ ..........................56

Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Guidelines.................................57

Chapter 7 Technical Specifications ....................................... 58

Chapter 8 MyiPad FAQ.......................................................... 60

Appendix I User Profile File Format..................................... 61

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NOTE: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to

this equipment. Such modifications could void the user authority to operate the equipment.

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.

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Chapter 1 Introduction

What is MyiPad RF Audience Response System (RF ARS)?

MyiPad is a radio frequency audience response system which enhances interactivity

in conferences, lectures and presentations. With button-press on remote controls, MyiPad allows you to receive instant feedback from up to 3000 users at any one time. The system is equipped with our proprietary Remote Controls, RF Data Receiver and supplementary ARS plug-in software for Microsoft PowerPoint.

What can you do with MyiPad RF ARS?

Watch the PowerPoint presentation and feedback with remote controls! MyiPad enriches your presentation by involving your audience and increasing their attentiveness. The system works as a plug-in with Microsoft PowerPoint, a powerful and popular presentation software that supports graphic, video and audio files.

MyiPad can be used for quizzes, survey, voting, buzz-in games, contests and corporate trainings. The applications are widely used in classrooms, lecture halls, training centers and conference rooms. Functions such as easy-to-operate Answer Editor and automatic generation of statistics and reports make all work easier. The system enables real-time performance tracking, immediate feedback and review. The wireless design saves time, paper and investment costs in networking or purchasing student PC.

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System Requirements

§ OS: Microsoft Windows 2000 / XP / 2003

§ Application: Microsoft Office 2000 or later with latest service pack (Must

include PowerPoint and Excel); Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1

§ CPU: Pentium III processor 1 GHz or higher

§ RAM: 128MB or above

§ Display: 16-bit High Color or higher

§ USB 1.0/1.1/2.0 port

Precautions

§ Do not drop the remote control. Avoid contact with water.

§ Avoid direct contact of the laser beam to eyes.

§ If batteries have leaked on the remote control, carefully wipe the case clean

and load new batteries.

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Chapter 2 Package Contents

Basic Package with single receiver

♦ Teacher Remote Control (x 1) with 2 x

1.5V AAA battery

♦ Student Remote Controls (x license number)

with 2 x 1.5V AAA batteries

♦ RF Receiver (x1)

♦ Instruction Manual (x 1)

♦ USB port to mini B Cable (x 1)

♦ MyiPad Software CD-ROM (x 1)

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Chapter 3 MyiPad System Components

Instructor Keypad

Item # Buttons/ Parts Functions

1 LCD Display – Access Point Access Point

2 LCD Display – Connectivity

3 LCD Display – Message

1

Indicator

√ – Connected X – Not connected

Remote Message

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Item # Buttons/ Parts Functions

4 Laser

5 Result

Turn on/off the laser pointer

Pop up window showing the current quiz results on the screen

6 Buzz In Switch between the MC and Buzz In

question modes

7 Start Start quiz player in PowerPoint slide

show

8 Full Screen

Switch between Slide Show and Question Edit mode in PowerPoint

9

10

Left arrow(←)

Down arrow (↓)

Function as “Left arrow” key in PowerPoint

Function as “Page Down” key in PowerPoint

11 LCD Display – Remote ID

Remote ID

12 Reg

Function key for Register Presentation

13 Stop

Stop the quiz player

14 Report Display the cumulative score of each

student

15

Up arrow (↑)

Function as “Page Up” key in PowerPoint

16

Right arrow (→)

Function as “Right arrow” key in PowerPoint

17 Enter Function as “Enter” key in

PowerPoint

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Notes

During the PowerPoint Slide Show, the following computer keyboard hotkeys can be used for MyiPad operation.

Operation Keyboard Shortcut Keys

MC Ctrl + N

Buzz In Ctrl + B

Start quiz Ctrl + Z

Stop quiz Ctrl + X

Previous Question Alt-Left arrow sign ( )

Next Question Alt-Right arrow sign ( )

Slide Up Page Up

Slide Down Page Dn

Show Result Ctrl + R

Show Report Ctrl + E

Hide / Show Remote ID Icons Ctrl + V

Show WhiteBoard

Ctrl + W

Pause quiz

Ctrl + C

Remarks: Characters listed above are case insensitive.

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Student keypad

Item # Buttons/ Parts Functions

1 LCD Display – Access Point Access Point

2 LCD Display – Connectivity

Indicator

3 LCD Display – Message

4 Reg

5 Enter

6 Check (√) “True”

7 Buzz In Reply the buzz-in questions

8 Decimal Point (.) Decimal Point

9 Answer options (1-9/A-J) Select an answer from the options

√ – Connected X – Not connected

Remote Message

Function key for Register Presentation

Function as “Enter” after input

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B

10

Left arrow(←)

Leftward function

11 LCD Display – Remote ID Remote ID

12 Cross (X) “False”

13 Cancel (C) Cancel function key

14

Right arrow (→)

Rightward function

(RF) Receiver

Label # Parts Functions

A Antenna

B USB connector Connect to the computer via a USB cable

A

RF signal receiver. It can be pointed at any heading

Notes: For the computer to recognize the receiver

device, the USB software driver has to be set up. Make sure all connections are secure.

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10

11

12

MyiPad Software Control Program

Tray icon & pop-up menu

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Presentation slide

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Item Functions Description

1 MyiPad Answer Editor button Launches the Microsoft PowerPoint

2 MyiPad Insert Template button Inserts MyiPad Template for PowerPoint 3 MyiPad Analyze Data Associates PowerPoint Information with

4 Answer Editor Dialogue Box Presets the question summary, time

5 MyiPad tray icon Shortcut of MyiPad functions

6 User Profile Defines teacher, class and student

7 Presentation Starts the quiz using PowerPoint. The

8 Summary Report Displays quiz reports

9 Registration Registers remotes according to database

10 System Config Configures Access Point, PowerPoint

11 About MyiPad Displays information of MyiPad

12 Exit Exits the program

13 Remote ID Icons Displays the states of response or

14 Timer Quiz count down timer

plug-in

MyiPad Answer Editor

limit, correct answer, question detail, score and difficulty level of the question

relation information.

answers can be preset using “MyiPad Answer Editor”.

information

setting, Report setting and various system settings.

correctness of answers of corresponding student remotes.