Boxlight Interactive Projector

What is an Interactive Projector?

Converts any flat surface into an interactive workspace.
Control your computer screen from the board instead of using a mouse.
Anything that can be accessed from your computer can be displayed.

Projector Remotes

Acton & Hastings

All Other Campuses

Pen Functionality

Depending on the model of your projector in your classroom, there may be a slight difference in the model of the pen.

Use it with any program.
Annotate with any program - similar to a transparency.
Single Click (tap once on board)
Double Click (tap twice on board)
Right Click (tap > hold > release)
Click and drag (keep constant pressure and drag)

Pen Care

Acton & Hastings

All Other Campuses

This is a "Dummy" pen for those moments you need the "feel" of a pen, otherwise you can use your finger.

On/Off button

Do not put pen in cup to store. When the light touches a surface it runs down the battery.

Setting Up Interactivity

Confirm that the USB cable is plugged into the laptop and the wall plug. This will secure that the laptop and projector are communicating in order for the board to be interactive.

***Special Note: This is the 1st item to check when troubleshooting why the pen is not working properly with the board.

Recommended Resolution

In order for the interactive pen to work properly, the resolution MUST be set to 1280 X 800 while the HDMI cable is plugged in to the Toshiba.

***Special Note: This is the 2nd setting to check when troubleshooting why the pen is not working properly with the board.

Plug in HDMI projector cable to computer.
Right click on desktop.
Choose Graphics Options.
Choose Resolution.
Set to resolution to 1280 x 800.
If setting computer resolution, unplug the projector HDMI cable before setting computer to preferred resolution.

Calibration

Calibration aligns the tip of the pen to the target points on the whiteboard or whichever surface the projected image is cast on. The following procedure will work for all campuses except Acton & Hastings. These campuses will need to create a HelpDesk ticket if the board needs to be calibrated.

Green chain link in the system tray

- - indicates a good connection
  - right click to select Calibration

Red chain link in the system tray

- - indicates loss of connection
  - plug in the USB cable

Steps to calibrate the projector:

Use the computer mouse to right click on green chain link in the task bar.
Choose Calibration.
Turn interactive pen on.
Tap pen on the targets showing on the board after you select Calibration.

Oktopus vs. ActivInspire

Oktopus software comes free with Boxlight Projectors.

Annotate over desktop
Math, English, Science & Geography Tools

ActivInspire is a software purchased by the district.

Annotate over desktop
Math, camera, sound and recording tools
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