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Table of Contents
Part I Introduction
Part II Getting Started
................................................................................................................................... 31 Notice
................................................................................................................................... 42 Installing Qwizdom Connect
................................................................................................................................... 53 Hardware Setup
Part III Content Manager
................................................................................................................................... 71 Importing and Exporting
................................................................................................................................... 72 Printing
................................................................................................................................... 73 Standards
................................................................................................................................... 74 Presentation
.......................................................................................................................................................... 9Presentation Setup
......................................................................................................................................................... 12Presentation Settings
......................................................................................................................................................... 12Saving Results
......................................................................................................................................................... 13Remote Login
.......................................................................................................................................................... 14Presentation Features
......................................................................................................................................................... 16Response Graph
Part IV Live Editor
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................................................................................................................................... 231 Creating Slides
................................................................................................................................... 272 MathML
................................................................................................................................... 283 Styles and Templates
................................................................................................................................... 284 Multimedia
Part V Qwizdom Actionpoint
................................................................................................................................... 301 Actionpoint Overview
................................................................................................................................... 302 Slides
................................................................................................................................... 313 Participants
................................................................................................................................... 344 RF Remote Setup
................................................................................................................................... 385 Presentation
.......................................................................................................................................................... 39Presentation Setup
......................................................................................................................................................... 41Presentation Settings
......................................................................................................................................................... 42Saving Results
......................................................................................................................................................... 43Remote Login
......................................................................................................................................................... 44Presentation Queue
.......................................................................................................................................................... 45Presentation Features
......................................................................................................................................................... 47Response Graph
................................................................................................................................... 516 Reports
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Part VI
Answer Key
Part VII Question Bar
Part VIII Users/Participants
................................................................................................................................... 601 Groups
................................................................................................................................... 602 Seating
................................................................................................................................... 613 Attendance
Part IX Results/Reports
Part X Settings/Preferences
Part XI Remote Setup
................................................................................................................................... 671 Notice
................................................................................................................................... 682 Q2RF
................................................................................................................................... 703 Q4RF
................................................................................................................................... 714 Q5RF
................................................................................................................................... 735 Q7RF
................................................................................................................................... 746 Using Remotes in Presentation
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Part XII
Troubleshoot
................................................................................................................................... 771 Uninstalling Software and Hardware
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Qwizdom Actionpoint User Guide3
This is a user guide for the
. This guide provides information and tips on
If you need assistance, please contact
Some map images are derived from maps © 2006. Map Resources, Lambertville, NJ 08530
Q2RF, Q4RF, or Q5RF Remotes
1 Charger (Q5RF Instructor Remote)
1 Multi-charger (Q5RF Remotes)
AA Batteries (Q4RF) or AAA Batteries (Q2RF)
*Remote types and accessories based on actual order. 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.
**Full user guide is located on the disc and at www.qwizdom.com.
Notices of Compliance for Qwizdom's RF Response Devices
1 Introduction
2 Getting Started
2.1 Notice
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Getting Started
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, users 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
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on circuit different from that to which the
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Changes or modifications to Qwizdom's RF hardware that are not expressly
approved by Qwizdom could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
This product is designed for the 2,4 Ghz WLAN network throughout the EC region and Switzerland with restrictions in France.
Microsoft PowerPoint 2003
or later (registered version)
or later (registered version)
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5
Installing Qwizdom Connect
into the CD-ROM drive. The
Select Installation Folder
You have the option to select the location of where you would like the
or use the default location.
to begin the installation. This will take a few moments.
Once the installation is complete, click on
and restart your computer.
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Plug the USB cable into the RF Host and then plug the other end of the USB cable
Place two AA batteries (provided in the remote set) and insert the screw (optional)
into the back of the Q4RF remote to secure the battery compartment; or place two
AAA batteries (provided in the remote set) and insert the screw (optional) into the
back of the Q2RF remote to secure the battery compartment Plug the Q5RF
participant and Q5RF instructor remotes into the multi-charger and/or single
charger for 24 hours before first use.
Installing USB Drivers on Vista
You will need to do this procedure twice (
because there are two drivers
disc into the computer and make sure the host is
Universal Serial Bus Controllers
.7.When you find it, double-click on it and click on the
tab.8.Click on the button that says
. The installation wizard will appear.
Browse Computer for Software Driver
button. A window appears.
, click on the drive that
When it's done installing, click on
Repeat the above steps once more and
then restart your computer.
Installing USB Drivers on Windows XP
You will need to do this procedure twice (
because there are two drivers
disc into the computer and make sure the host is
Qwizdom RF Host or Qwizdom USB Base
.7.When you find it, double-click on it and click on the
tab.8.Click on the button that says
. The installation wizard will appear.
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Install from a list or specific location
Search for the best driver in these locations
Include this location in search
, click on the drive that
is in, and then find the folder that says
A prompt will appear that says the drivers have not passed
Repeat the above steps once more and then restart your computer.
3 Content Manager
Content Manager
button in the floating toolbar.
displays all created and imported activities.
Enter a name for the folder and click on
The folder appears in the
Enter a name for the activity and click on
The activity appears in the
Click on the black arrow to the right of the
Create and Add Answer Key file
and the answer key will appear in the
Double-click on the answer key file to launch the
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Import Activity or Archive
Select the activity and click on
. The activity will import into the
You can also drag and drop activities (.
Importing External Documents
Select the file you would like to import and click on
Select an activity and go to the
. The activity will print.
Standards
Select your state standards in the
to download your state standards into
Select the standard at the level you want to apply to the slide(s).
. The standards will appear in the
tab isn't displayed, go to the
Select an activity to present.
3.1 Importing and Exporting
3.2 Printing
3.3 Standards
3.4 Presentation
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drop-down field and select what type of participant list
drop-down field and select how you would like to save the
Select the options you would like available during presentation in the
tabs in the lower part of the
to begin the presentation.
Presenting Multiple Answer Keys
Before presenting an activity using
learn about the presentation features.
drop-down field and select what type of participant list
drop-down field and select how you would like to save
Select the options you would like available during presentation in the
tabs in the lower part of the
to begin the presentation.
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Have the participants turn on their remotes.
Either the answer choices or a blank screen appears on the remote, depending on
Here are a few things you may execute during presentation:
Display the response chart by pressing the / key
Display the private graph by pressing the zero key
Randomly call upon a participant by pressing the
key9.Go through the presentation until all the question slides are answered.
When you are unable to advance to the next slide, this means the presentation is
There are many options you can apply to your presentation. Not all options will be
Send Right/Wrong Feedback to Remotes after answering
if answer is correct and an
if answer is incorrect. Remotes will receive
if feedback is turned off to indicate that the response has
Allow participants to change answer
-checking this option allows participants to
change their answer for the question slide they are on.
Override Points Value with Global Point value of "----" points
of points that will be applied to the slide temporarily for that presentation.
-you can select no timer, use the time set within the slides, and global timer by
entering the number of seconds for all slides in the presentation.
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-checking this option will have remotes prompt participants to
enter their participant ID.
-displays the login screen so the instructor can view the
participants that are logging in.
Add & Allow Unregistered participants
-participants will be added to the participant
by logging in with their participant ID. This option must be checked when using an
list, participants will only log in with the session
ID.·Deny Login After "----" minutes
-logins after the set amount of time will not be
Show function toolbar (not needed if using Presenter Remote)
will display toolbar with
Display Response Indicator
-this displays the percentage of the class that has
answered; double-click the percentage to convert to a fraction.
Show 'Start/Stop' responding to questions indicator
presentation and responses will not be accepted. Clicking on
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Automatically Show Correct Answer on Chart
checking this option will display
-selecting this option will allow you to select an image to
display as the response chart background.
-select how the response chart will be displayed during
Allow Instructor to go back to a previous slide
-checking this option allows the
instructor remote to move back to a previous slide.
Reset Com-Port When Starting Presentation
-this option is checked by default to
ensure the host activates when presentation begins.
Ask for confirmation of User ID when not on list
-the remote will prompt the
participant for the user ID again, if the participant is not in the participant list that is
Advanced Hardware Settings
Don't require "Send" on single key answers
-the remote will automatically send the
answer once it has been entered.
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Disable "Change UserID" menu during Login
Disable "Change SessionID" menu during Login
Disable "Change UserID" menu during active Session
from the menu during presentation.
Disable "Change SessionID" menu during active Session
option from the menu during presentation.
Do not show what key was pressed on Q2's
-does not show the key that is pressed
Turn off remotes on presentation end
-automatically turns off the Q2RF and Q4RF
remotes when a presentation ends.
3.4.1.1 Presentation Settings
Presentation settings can be saved and loaded (onto the same computer or another
Saving Presentation Settings
window, select the options you would like during
Enter the name for the selected settings.
. The settings will save as a .
file in the location you selected.
Loading Presentation Settings
Load Presentation Settings
Select the saved settings file (.
.4.The current settings in the
window will change to the settings
All results are saved as an .
file but can be converted into a .
Select a location to save the results in.
Enter the name you want the results to be saved as.
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. The file name and location will appear in the
The results will save in the selected location.
Auto Save as 'Filename + List + Date.'
Select the location and click on
The file name will contain the location, name of the participant list, date, and time
The results will save when the presentation is complete.
Auto-Save to Results Manager
Auto Save to Results Manager.
The results will save in the
window when the presentation is
Logging in with IDs allows participants to use any remote. If you use participant IDs from a
participant list, the ID will link the remote to the participant's information in the list.
To have participants log in, they must have a participant ID. Participant IDs are setup when
creating participant lists. (Go to
for more information). Each participant
should have a unique ID assigned to their name.
Participant IDs can only be numeric.
The maximum number of digits allowed for IDs using the Q2RF remotes is 8.
The maximum number of digits allowed for IDs using the Q4RF remotes is 9.
The maximum number of digits allowed for IDs using the Q5RF remotes is 8.
IDs cannot be used for more than one participant (IDs cannot be duplicated).
Select an activity or create one to present.
Select a participant list from the "
Select all other preferred options and click on
to present. The presentation will
The remotes will display "
."9.Participants will enter their ID and press the
Once everyone has logged in, begin the presentation.
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You can start the presentation as participants log in. Participants who are late, can log in
later if you have not set a timer to deny log-in.
You can deny login after a certain amount of time by setting the time under the
Deny Login After ---- Minutes
Enter the number of minutes that participants have to log in.
For example, you have select to deny log in after 5 minutes. After 5 minutes has passed,
participants who try to log in will be denied.
3.4.2 Presentation Features
buttons. To view the control bar
during presentation, select "
Click on the available chart(s) to view the results.
Double-click on the title bar of the window to display the graph in full screen.
button to randomly call up on a participant.
The participant's name will appear on screen.
button again to remove the name.
Re-posing is used to ask a question again and/or when you accidentally skip a slide that
needs to be answered. Re-posing the question overwrites the previous responses if any are
button to ask the question on the slide again.
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The response indicator displays the percentage of participants that have answered.
Display Response Indicator
In presentation mode, you can move the response indicator by clicking on it with
the mouse and dragging it to another area of the screen.
To change the indicator view, double-click on it to display responses as fractions.
Double-click again to change indicator back to percentage.
The start/stop indicator resets the time and reposes the question.
Show 'Start/Stop responding to questions indicator
To view the timer during presentation, click on the
to view the timer options. Here are a few tips on using the timer:
The timer has pause/play, stop, and add/subtract 5 seconds options.
You can move the timer by clicking on it and dragging it to another area of the
Remotes will not be able to answer when time is up.
You can set the timer two ways; use the time from each slide or apply a new time to the
presentation. When you create a slide, you enter the amount of time you want the slide to
To set a new time to the presentation:
drop-down list and select "
Use Global Timer Value of----
"2.Enter the number of seconds.
to present the presentation with the newly set time.
You can set the point value two ways; use the point value from each slide or apply a new
point value to all the questions in the presentation. When you create a slide, you enter the
number of points the correct response will be awarded. Go to
To apply a new point value to all the questions in the presentation:
Override Point Value with Global Point value of ---- points"
Enter the number of points.
to present the presentation with the newly set time.
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This allows participants to see if their response is right or wrong.
Send Right/Wrong Feedback to Remotes after answering"
Feedback will appear on the LCD screen of the participant's remote during presentation. A
will indicate a correct response, an
will indicate an incorrect response. If the
will appear on the LCD screen indicating that a
3.4.2.1 Response Graph
During presentation, you can display a response graph to see the results of the question.
There are two response graphs you can display: the public response graph and the private
key on the RF instructor remote.
The response graph will appear on screen for the participants to view.
Press the right/left arrows to view a different graph of the results.
key again to remove the response graph.
If you have a graph displayed, either on the instructor remote or computer, you
must first remove that graph before displaying the other graph and/or move onto
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Press circle key to show bars horizontally or vertically.
Pie Chart Displaying Correct Answer with Number of Responses
Pie Chart Displaying Correct Answer with Percentages
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Pie Chart Displaying Number of Responses
Pie Chart Displaying Number of Responses
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key on the RF instructor remote.
A bar chart showing the number of responses will display on the RF instructor
key again to remove the graph.
Live Editor
button in the floating toolbar.
enables you to create slides to present within
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I indicates Information slide
Q indicates question slide
Copies current slide as into slide set
Deletes a selected object on the slide
The font toolbar only appears when there is an active text box.
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Displays thumbnails of all slides in the activity.
Allows you to search and use images in the
Displays slide templates.
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button. A blank slide will appear on the right and
the thumbnail preview of the slide will appear in the
drop-down list and select
Enter text onto the slide; adding multimedia such as images, movies, sound and
using templates and styles are optional.
When the slide is complete, either go to
button to create a new slide set.
4.1 Creating Slides
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