Using overlays
When using apps on the display, you can write or draw on overlays and save them to the display.
Note
Overlays are not available in the Whiteboard app.
Writing, drawing and erasing ink on an overlayThe display includes two pens, which you can use to write or draw in digital ink. You can erase digital ink using gestures.
To write or draw on an overlay
Open the Side Toolar menu and tap the Overlay icon
.The overlay menu appears.
Use the display’s pens or your finger to write or draw in digital ink.
When you’re done, tap the Menu icon
, and tap the Quit icon
to exit the overlay.
Note
If you write or draw over a video playing in the browser, the video will stop.
Erase ink by moving your fist or palm over the digital ink you want to erase.
OR
Tap the Erase All
icon.
Overlay tools and controlsTool | Icon | Description |
|---|---|---|
Menu tools Tap the Menu | ||
Quit | | Closes the overlay. |
Share through QR code |  | Share the overlay using a QR code. |
Upload to the network disk |  | Save the overlay to Google Drive or OneDrive cloud storage. |
Save |  | Save the overlay. |
Hide controls |  | Hide or show all tools and controls. |
Overlay tools | ||
Pen settings |  | Change the display’s pens ink color and thickness. |
Pointer |  | Enable touch control of the display’s features. Tap the button again to enable writing or drawing on an overlay with your finger. |
Whiteboard |  | Open the White board application. |
Screen capture/import picture |  | Open the screen capture widget or import a picture. |
Undo |  | Reverse the effect of the last action. |
Redo |  | Reinstates the last action reversed with the Undo command |
Clear page content |  | Clear all the page content. |
Exiting an overlayWhen you exit an overlay, you are prompted to save your writing before exiting.
To exit an acetate
Tap the Menu icon
, and tap the Quit icon to exit an overlay.