HOW TO CLEAN YOUR VIEWSONIC DISPLAY In order to prevent the transmission of germs and diseases, it's important to wash your hands thoroughly, and regularly clean your display. Always remember to wash your hands before and after using an interactive flat panel display. BEFORE YOU START Make sure the device is powered off and the power cable is unplugged from the outlet. NEVER spray or pour any liquid directly onto your screen or case. 70-75% IPA solutions are more effective at penetrating the membrane of viruses such as COVID-19. CLEANING THE SCREEN AND THE CASE Take a clean, soft, lint-free cloth and gently wipe down your screen to remove dust and other particles. If it is still dirty, apply a small amount of 70% IPA solution to your cloth and gently wipe it down. Information found in this ViewSonic Support Article

Make sure your iPad and ViewSonic Panel are connected to an NNPS Network (NNPSWN for iPad and ClassVR for the Panel.) Open VCast Receiver from the Home Screen on the ViewSonic Panel. A unique 6-digit alphanumeric code will appear on the ViewSonic Panel. Option 1: Open the VCast Sender app on your iPad. Type in the join code from the ViewSonic Panel and select Okay. Option 2: Open the VCast Sender app on your iPad. Select Device List to choose your Device Name (found on the VcastReceiver app on the board) Once your iPad connects, hide the VCast Sender App by pressing the Home Button on your iPad. You will still maintain your connection to the board -even with a new code- until you close the app in the iPad App Switcher. Open the iPad Control Center (swipe down from the top right corner of your iPad Screen) Select the Screen Mirror icon (circled in red). Look for the Device Name (should be Cast-#### and unique to each board.) A 4-6 digit AirPlay Code will appear on the ViewSonic Panel. Type in the code in the pop-up box that appears on your iPad screen. (*This code will disappear if you do not complete this step within 30 seconds.) To stop sharing your iPad Screen, go back to your iPad Control Center (swipe down from the top right corner of your iPad Screen). Select Stop Mirroring. Your ViewSonic panel will display visuals and play sounds generated from your iPad. There will be no touch capability on the Panel.

*This article is to support classrooms with the SMART Document Camera Model 280* You will need the following cords: One power cord for your SMART Document Camera One VGA Cable VGA Cable Set up your document camera on a secure surface near your ViewSonic Panel, preferably to the right. Connect the power cord into the DC In port. Connect one end of the VGA Cable into the port labeled RGB OUT Connect the other end of the power cord into an electrical outlet. Connect the other end of the VGA cable into the VGA Port located on the underside of the ViewSonic Panel. When you turn on your document camera, it should automatically change the input to VGA and you will see it displayed on the board. To adjust the input on your ViewSonic Panel, select the Input Icon from the ViewSonic Menu. Select the input for the device you want to show  (*Typically, HDMI for connected laptops, VGA for document cameras).

How to save Whiteboard files directly to your ViewSonic Panel Click here for a video walking through the steps outlined below. Make sure you are using the Whiteboard software on the ViewSonic Panel (not the software on your laptop). Begin creating a Whiteboard file. -OR- Log in to the Whiteboard software and click The Magic Box Then click on the Google Drive icon and open a previously-created Whiteboard file. When you’re ready to save a Whiteboard file to the board, click  The file folder icon to open File Management. Then click the Save (floppy disk) icon to save the file directly to the board storage. Name the file and click the checkmark. (The first time you save the file, the Save As (floppy disk with a pencil)  icon will be highlighted, allowing you to name the file.  If you make future changes to the file, you can click the Save icon to save without having to name it again). You can now close the Whiteboard software. To access the saved file, click on Folders on the ViewBoard Home screen. The file you saved will be listed on this screen. Double tap to open the file.  

  Create your substitute plans in Google Slides. If you need support with this process, reach out to your ITC Publish your slides to the Web: Go to File>Share>Publish to the Web Adjust the Publish Settings** Under the Link Tab, leave boxes unchecked and select Publish Copy the published link in the next window **Auto-advance timings will only apply if you auto-play your slides.    Create a shorter URL: Go to TinyURL or the URL shortener of your choice and paste the published link.  Customize your link with a simple URL such as ”teacher name-Sub” or “Sub-teacher name” Select the green Shorten URL button Highly recommended option → place your shortened link on the 1st or 2nd slide of your sub plans for ease of access later! Note: some shortened links may be case-sensitive. Example: https://tinyurl.com/Sub-Hyman Accessing Sub Plans, OPTION 1:  Bookmark your link for subs in advance. The classroom teacher will: open the internet browser of choice on the Viewboard Type in the Tiny URL/short link in the address bar. Bookmark the link press the “star” (☆) or ribbon icon to create a bookmark; it will change color/appearance Optional: modify the name of the bookmark to make it shorter. In Chromium, tap star again to edit. Close the tab with your Sub Plans. Test your Bookmark (see below). Feel free to bookmark any other desired sites for ease of access. Video demos: Chromium     Browser To access plans, the substitute will:  Open the app as indicated in your written notes Access Bookmarks In Chromium, tap the three vertical dots, then Bookmarks In Browser, tap the ribbon icon Tap the link to open your sub plans Accessing Sub Plans, OPTION 2:  Provide the link to subs for manual access. The classroom teacher will: Provide the shortened link in written instructions and/or with grade level team. To access plans, the substitute will: Open Chromium or Browser (per your written directions) on the Viewboard Type in the Tiny URL/short link in the address bar Use the Sub plans slides to facilitate instruction, as directed. If possible, test all content embedded on your sub plans slides when accessing from the ViewBoard. Click on either link below for video demonstrations: Sharing Sub Plans on a Viewsonic Panel Using Chromium Sharing Sub Plans on a Viewsonic Panel Using Browser Additional considerations: Make sure that any links embedded in your sub plans lead to sites that are available for public access. If your school used the live.vrspot.hub for Morning Show announcements, you must use Chromium or the announcements will not play. Some YouTube videos are not playing when embedded in Google Slides. As a workaround, you may take a screenshot of the video and then link the video to the image. If you are including directions for students to access something that does require login access, such as Canvas, you may wish to take a screenshot of the Clever screen and/or the landing page for the site so that students may follow along with the sub; the sub can then walk around to monitor student progress.

*This article is to support classrooms in using the Aver or other USB-powered Document Cameras or Microscopes with the ViewBoard*          You will need the following materials/software: USB-powered Document Camera or Microscope ViewBoard Whiteboard Software  (from the Board, NOT your Windows Laptop)      Set up your document camera or microscope on a secure surface near your ViewBoard  Connect your device to a USB Port on the ViewBoard. (USB ports are located at the front of the panel on the left as well as on the side to the right.) Open the ViewBoard Whiteboard software from the Homescreen on your Board. (**if this is not visible as shown in the picture, click the down arrow to locate it.**)   Select the Magic Box from your Whiteboard Menu at the bottom of the screen. Select the Document Camera Icon. Adjust the viewing screen as needed.  (The most recent update to the Whiteboard Software allows the document camera to be viewed in full-screen mode.)

*At this time, only Zoomy Digital Microscopes can be detected by the Visualizer App. The Visualizer app does not detect Aver document cameras. Please use the document camera tool in Viewboard Whiteboard Software with this device.  Open the Visualizer App and Connect a Camera Select the down arrow on the home menu of your Viewboard to view additional apps. Select the Visualizer app at the bottom When the app loads, you should see this image. Connect your USB Camera or Microscope so the app can detect it. Using the Visualizer App- Menu & Tools When the camera is connected and active, you have several options for viewing and editing the image on screen. Adjust the image by rotating it if needed. Take a photo to freeze the image.  This is especially helpful when younger students are using a handheld microscope. Mark up your image using the markup pens. You can save the image to your board to use or share later. To exit photo mode, select the yellow arrow. This will take you back to the live image on your camera or microscope. When you are finished viewing, select Exit to leave the Visualizer App.

Open the Viewboard Side Menu Select the Pen Overlay Tool Select the pen type, color, etc. Draw, write, or annotate as needed. To interact with the board (change slides, select an app, etc.) close the overlay tool. Your pen marks will disappear. Watch this video for a demonstration.