Using widgets on the display

Use the Clean widget to close all open apps and clear the display’s system RAM.

To use the Clean widget

1. Tap the Clean icon.

Use the Countdown widget to display a countdown timer on the screen.

To open the Countdown widget

1. Tap the Countdown icon.

   The Countdown widget opens:

   

2. Tap the Edit icon to customize countdown timer settings.

   No.	Tool
   1	Type a name for the countdown activity.
   2	Set a time for the duration of the countdown.
   3	Start/pause the countdown.
   4	Restart the countdown.
   5	Edit the countdown’s duration.
   6	Add additional countdown timers, up to a maximum of six.
   7	Close the countdown widget.

To close the Countdown widget

1. Tap the Close icon.

The Screen Capture toolbar enables you to take a screen capture of a rectangular area, a freehand area, a window, or the entire screen.

To use the Screen Capture widget

1. Tap the Screen capture icon.

   The Screen Capture widget opens:

   

   No.	Tool
   1	Capture window re-size handle
   2	Select a rectangular or circular window (click icon to switch between them)
   3	Select the entire screen
   4	Close the Screen Capture tool
   5	Save the selected window or screen

2. Select the window or screen you want to capture.

3. Tap the Save icon to save the selected window or screen.

   Save the file locally, to a USB drive, or to your Google Drive or OneDrive account.

   Note 

   Google Drive or OneDrive cloud storage must be enabled in display settings.

   See  System settings and Apps

To close the Screen Capture widget

1. Tap the Close icon.

You can use the Spotlight widget during a presentation to draw attention to an area of a screen.

To use the Spotlight widget

1. Tap the Spotlight icon.

   The Spotlight widget is activated:

   

   No.	Tool
   1	Make the spotlight larger or smaller. Tip  You can also use finger gestures to change the size of the spotlight area.
   2	Close the Spotlight widget.
   3	Spotlight area

2. Press and drag the Spotlight window to highlight an area of the screen.

To close the Spotlight widget

1. Tap the Close icon.

Open an on-screen calculator that appears in front of any application running on the display.

To use the Calculator widget

1. Tap the Calculator icon.

2. To close the Calculator widget, tap Close.

Use the Vote widget to create instant polls and distribute them to your class or audience.

To use the Vote widget

1. For information about using this widget, see Using Vote.

Use the Lock Screen feature to secure the display’s screen. When Lock Screen is enabled, a six digit passcode must be entered to un‑lock the screen.

To lock the screen

1. Tap the Lock Screen icon.

2. A lock icon will appear on the screen and a password must be entered to un‑lock the screen.

Select an input and adjust brightness and volume. You can also access advanced options for audio, screen, display, and image adjustment.

Use the Overlay widget to write or draw over the currently displayed screen contents. After you finish, you can save the overlay to the Files library. You can also save overlays directly to a Google Drive or OneDrive account.

To write or draw on an overlay

1. Tap the Overlay icon.

2. Use the display’s pens or your finger to write or draw in digital ink.

3. If you want to keep the overlay, tap the Save icon to save the image file to the display in .png format.

   OR

   Tap the More icon and then the Cloud Drive icon to save the file to your Google Drive or OneDrive account.

   This is will also save a copy of the .png file locally.

4. When you’re done, tap the Close icon to exit the overlay.

To erase ink on an overlay

1. Erase ink by moving your fist or palm over the digital ink.

   OR

   Tap the Clean icon and erase all the ink.

To share an overlay

If your mobile device has a QR code scanner, it can open an image of the overlay in a web browser.

1. Tap the More icon

2. Tap the Share icon.

3. Scan the QR code with your mobile device.

   You’re prompted to open the image in your device’s browser.

   When the image appears, you can save the image to your mobile device or share the image with others.

Overlay tools and controls

 

No.	Tool
1	Select tool. When the Select tool is active, your touch passes through the overlay and interacts with the screen contents behind it.
2	Pen tool. When the Pen tool is active, your touch draws digital ink on the overlay. Options are available for pen size and color.
3	Highlighter tool. When the Highlighter tool is active, your touch draws transparent digital ink on the overlay. Options are available for pen size and color.
4	Erase all digital ink on the overlay.
5	Save the current overlay.
6	Open File manager, insert an image, and access cloud storage.
7	Remove the overlay and close the Overlay widget.

Use the Timer widget to display a countdown timer on the screen.

To use the Timer widget

1. Tap the Timer icon.

   The Timer widget opens:

   

   No.	Tool
   1	Timer display (left to right): hours, minutes, seconds. Slide your finger up or down on the numbers to customize the countdown timer.
   2	Start the countdown timer.
   3	(Optional) enable the PLAY A SOUND WHEN THE COUNTDOWN FINISHES option to add an audible ring tone that sounds when the timer ends.

2. Tap Start to start the countdown timer.

   This image and table describe the options available after the timer has started:

   

   No.	Tool
   1	Make the countdown timer full screen. Tap again to return to normal size. Tap the screen anywhere other than the timer to make the timer a moveable floating window and move it around.
   2	Pause the countdown timer.
   3	Reset the countdown timer.

To close the Timer widget

1. Tap theClose icon.

Use the Stopwatch widget to count up from zero and measure elapsed time.

To use the Stopwatch widget

1. Tap the Stopwatch icon.

   The Stopwatch tool opens:

   

2. Tap Start to start the stopwatch.

   This image and table describe the options available after the stopwatch has started:

   

   No.	Tool
   1	Pause the stopwatch.
   2	Record the current time and display it in a list of other times you’ve recorded.
   3	Resume the stopwatch after pausing.
   4	Reset the stopwatch to zero.

To close the Stopwatch widget

1. Tap the Close icon.

You can use the Spotlight widget during a presentation to draw attention to a particular screen area.

To use the Spotlight widget

1. Tap the Spotlight icon.

   The Spotlight widget is activated:

   

   No.	Tool
   1	Open Settings for controls that change the spotlight’s size and transparency. Tip  You can also use finger gestures to change the size of the spotlight area.
   2	Close the Spotlight widget.

2. Press and drag the Spotlight window to highlight an area of the screen.

To close the Spotlight widget

1. Tap the Close icon.

You can use the Record widget to record a video of the on-screen activity.

To use the Record widget

1. Tap the Record icon.

   The Record widget opens:

   

   No.	Tool
   1	Begin recording.
   2	Open Settings for controls that change the video’s resolution and to select a location for the saved recording.
   3	Close the Record widget.

2. (Optional) Tap Settings and change the default resolution and the location of the saved recording.

3. Tap the Rec icon to begin recording your actions on the display.

   

4. If you want to pause the recording, tap the Pause icon.

   

   To resume recording, press the Resume icon.

5. To stop the recording, tap the Stop icon.

   The recording is saved to the display.

To close the Record widget

1. Tap the Exit icon.

You can use the Freeze widget to temporarily freeze the screen.

To use the Freeze widget

1. Tap the Freeze icon.

   The Freeze widget appears and the screen is temporarily frozen:

   

   No.	Tool
   1	Zoom into the current screen. Tip  You can also use pinch-to-zoom finger gestures to zoom in or out.
   2	Zoom out from the current screen.
   3	Return to the default screen size.
   4	Close the Freeze widget.

2. Press and drag the frozen image to move it on the screen, and use the zoom controls to focus on a specific detail.

To close the Freeze widget

1. Tap the Close icon.

The picture-in-picture (PIP) widget enables you to show a different input in a smaller floating window you can position anywhere on the screen. The floating window appears on top of open apps, allowing you to continue viewing the second input while interacting with other apps or websites.

To use the PIP widget

1. Tap the PIP icon.

   The PIP widget opens:

   

   No.	Tool
   1	Select an input.
   2	Choose a size for the floating window (small, medium, or large).
   3	Increase, decrease, or mute the input volume.
   4	Display the input in full screen.
   5	Hide the menu items.
   6	Close the PIP widget.

2. Tap an input to appear in the second window.

3. Tap the Enter icon to view the selected input in full screen.

   Note 

   If the selected input also has a USB cable connected for touch, you can control this input via touch, directly within the PIP window.

To close the PIP widget

1. Tap the Close icon.

The Split screen widget divides the screen into two parts, allowing you to use two different apps simultaneously. Display two documents or images side-by-side, or play a video on one half of the screen while taking notes on the other half.

To use the Split screen widget

1. Tap the Split screen icon.

   A list of apps that support the Split screen feature appears.

2. Select an app.

   The selected app opens on one half of the screen.

3. Select a second app.

   The second app opens beside the first open app.

To close the Split screen widget

1. Use the controls in the open apps to close each app.

Use the Screen lock feature to secure the display’s screen. When the Screen lock is enabled, a four digit passcode must be entered to unlock the screen.

To lock the screen

1. Tap the Screen lock icon.

2. A passcode must now be entered to unlock the screen.

Open an on-screen calculator that appears on top of applications running on the display.

To use the Calculator widget

1. Tap the Calculator icon.

2. To close the Calculator widget, tap the Close icon.

The Screen Capture toolbar enables you to take a screen capture of a rectangular area or the entire screen.

To use the Screen Capture tool

1. Tap the Screen Capture icon.

   The Screen Capture tool opens:

   

   No.	Tool
   1	Capture window resize handles.
   2	Select a resizable rectangular window.
   3	Select the entire screen.
   4	Save the selected window or screen.
   5	Insert the selected window or screen into a new whiteboard.
   6	Close the Screen Capture widget

2. Select the area or screen you want to capture.

3. Tap the Save icon to save the selected window or screen.

   The captured image is saved on the display to the default folder.

4. Tap Finish to continue working on the display, or Open to see the save image in the destination folder.

5. If you’ve opened the destination folder, you can move or copy the file to a USB drive or uploaded to your Google Drive or OneDrive account (see Moving or copying files).

   OR

   Tap the Insert icon to insert the selected window or screen into a new whiteboard.

To close the Screen Capture widget

1. Tap the Close icon.