Vernier LabQuest Viewer User Manual

LabQuest Viewer® Software

LabQuest Viewer is computer software that is used to display and control the screen of a
LabQuest using a computer. When used in conjunction with a projector, this software can be
used to demonstrate the functions of a LabQuest and enhance group presentations. This
software can also be used to monitor and control a LabQuest remotely as well as easily capture
LabQuest screen images for use in creating lab instructions or assessment questions.

Purchase of the LabQuest Viewer software entitles you to install it on every computer in your
school or, for post-secondary institutions, department. Installation to local machines over a
network is allowed. The license is limited to a single campus if your institution has multiple
campuses.

Rev. 10/10/14

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Set up LabQuest in LabQuest Viewer

Set Up LabQuest 2 to Communicate with LabQuest Viewer Over Wi-Fi

In order to view LabQuest 2 from LabQuest Viewer wirelessly, LabQuest must be on the same
Wi-Fi network as the computer running LabQuest Viewer software.

Note: For instructions on setting up Wi-Fi on LabQuest 2, see our website at

www.vernier.com/wireless

Once LabQuest is connected to Wi-Fi, follow these instructions to set up sharing to LabQuest
Viewer.

1. On LabQuest, launch the Connections app from the Home screen.

2. Tap the Viewer gear.

3. In the LabQuest Viewer Settings dialog, enable LabQuest Viewer (On). You can also
enable optional settings.

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Optional Settings

l To allow the LabQuest to be controlled remotely via LabQuest Viewer, select the

Allow screen control check box.

l To require a password from LabQuest Viewer in order to connect, select the

Require Password check box, tap the password entry field, and enter the desired

password.
l Ignore the option to specify a channel. This feature is no longer used.
l Ignore the option to specify a port. In most cases, the default port of 5900 works fine.

If you are unable to connect to LabQuest using the default port, contact your network

administrator to determine if a different port is required.
l Use Enable Viewer over USB when connecting via Wi-Fi is not an option. See Set up

LabQuest 2 to Communicate with LabQuest Viewer Software Over USB.

Set up LabQuest 2 to Communicate with LabQuest Viewer Software Over USB

If you are using LabQuest Viewer software on a computer, you have the option to connect
directly to a LabQuest 2 over USB instead of Wi-Fi.

Note: This option is not available for iPad® or original LabQuest.

To set up the USB connection on LabQuest 2, follow these instructions.

1. Connect your computer running LabQuest Viewer software to the LabQuest 2 using the
cable included with LabQuest 2.

2. On LabQuest, launch the Connections app from the Home screen.

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Tap the Viewer gear.

4. In the LabQuest Viewer Settings dialog, enable LabQuest Viewer (On). You can also
enable optional settings.

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