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User Guide Bluetooth Wireless Presentation Solution for Palm Mobile Devices

Model Number: PS6B1V

Pitch Duo™ is a complete presentation solution for Palm Mobile Devices running Palm OS 4.0 and later, and provides connection to your projection device via Bluetooth or USB. The solution includes: • • •

Pitch Duo™ unit A power supply for powering Pitch Duo Quick Pitch Guide

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Table of Contents Table of Contents .................................................................................... ii Introduction.............................................................................................. 1 Minimum Requirements....................................................................... 1 Product Registration ............................................................................ 1 Chapter 1 Getting Started ....................................................................... 2 Before You Start .................................................................................. 2 Chapter 2 Before Your Presentation...................................................... 3 Install the Software .............................................................................. 3 Verify the Installation ................................................................................ 7

Connect Pitch Duo............................................................................... 8 Communicating with Pitch Duo............................................................ 9 Using USB .............................................................................................. 10 Using Bluetooth ...................................................................................... 11

Chapter 3 Preparing For Your Presentation ....................................... 12 Chapter 4 Giving Your Presentations.................................................. 13 Managing Your Presentation ............................................................. 14 Managing Individual Slides..................................................................... 14 View Menu ....................................................................................... 14 List View .................................................................................... 15 Slide View.................................................................................. 15 Text View................................................................................... 15 Note View .................................................................................. 16 Slide Menu ....................................................................................... 16 Pres Menu........................................................................................ 17

Using QDisplay for Remote Display .................................................. 18 Chapter 5 Tips & Tricks: ....................................................................... 19 Chapter 6 Important Notes: .................................................................. 20 Appendix A Regulatory Information .................................................... 21 FCC Statement .................................................................................. 21 Caution ................................................................................................... 21

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Introduction Minimum Requirements The following minimum requirements must be met for the Mobile Device and desktop computer: •

A Mobile Device capable of connecting via Bluetooth or USB and running Palm OS 4.0 and later.

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Pitch Duo unit

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AC power adapter for Pitch Duo

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An external display device such as a monitor or projector that supports VGA, SVGA, XGA connectivity

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SVGA (DB-15 pin) cable

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Computer running Windows 2000/XP with an Internet connection and the HotSync application installed.

Product Registration Thank you for purchasing Pitch Duo. We strongly encourage you to register this product so that we may keep you notified of pertinent updates and relevant product information. Failure to register does not diminish your warranty. We provide free product support to registered users for the first 90 (ninety) days from the purchase date. Registration may be completed online at: www.iGoPitch.com.

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Chapter 1 Getting Started Before You Start In order to ensure a successful installation of the Pitch™ Duo software it is first necessary to confirm that your Mobile Device and your computer are connected and configured correctly. You must also make sure you are using the correct version of HotSync® for your Mobile Device’s operating system. Once you have the correct version of HotSync® installed on your host computer, you will need to connect your Mobile Device to your computer via the USB cable and perform a HotSync® operation. Keep the device connected and turned on to continue. a. If the HotSync® is successful, go to the Install the Software section. b. If the HotSync® is unsuccessful, refer to your Mobile Device documentation for guidance in configuring the device and conducting a HotSync®. Continued problems should be addressed with the device manufacturer or Palm technical support.

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Chapter 2 Before Your Presentation Install the Software The software is available online at www.iGoPitch.com. Simply go to the website and download the self-extracting archive. The files will extract to a folder called c:\pitchduo, unless you changed to a new location. Find the SETUP.EXE file and double-click it to start the installation.

Next, click on the Next button to install the Pitch software.

Review the license agreement and click on the Checkbox to agree with the terms. Then, click on the Next button to continue.

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This window displays important information about using your Pitch Duo. When you are finished reviewing this information, click on the Next button to continue

You will be prompted to select a location for the installation. You may browse to a new folder location, or simply click on the Next button to select the default location.

If you see the following image, another version of the Pitch software has already been found on your computer. Select Yes to overwrite the old version. Be aware that after you finish this installation and HotSync® the new files to your Mobile Device, you will have to manually delete two files from your Mobile Device. Instructions on how to do this will be provided later.

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Click on PalmOS installation to select it from the list. Then click on the Next button to continue.

Select the Program Group where you want the Pitch software installed and click on the Next button to continue.

Now that you have defined your installation, click on the Next button to begin the installation.

Select a Username from the dropdown list. Username must already be in the list to be selected. Click OK to continue.

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Click on the iDisplay.prc and the iPresent.prc files. When they are highlighted, click on the Remove button to delete these files from your installation.

Click on the Add button. Then browse to the c:\\pitchduo folder on your computer. Click on the QDisplay_1.7.1.prc and QPLite_1.7.1.prc files to highlight them. Then click on the Open button to add them to the Install Tool window so they will HotSync® to your Mobile Device. Finally, click on the Done button to complete the installation and prepare for a HotSync®. The addition of the new files during your next HotSync® will be confirmed. Click on the OK button to continue.

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Your software installation is now completed. Click on the OK button to exit the installation program.

Now you can reconnect your Mobile Device to your host computer and perform a HotSync® operation to complete the software installation.

Verify the Installation Connect your Mobile Device to your host computer and perform a HotSync®. QDisplay and QPLite will automatically be installed to your Mobile Device. To verify the installation, take the Mobile Device, and tap on the Home icon. Then look for the icons in the Home window. If you find them, you are ready to continue. If you don’t, you will have to open the palmOne Quick Install program using the icon on your desktop and try to reinstall them again. Simply browse to the c:\pitchduo folder and reselect them again, then HotSync® again.

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Connect Pitch Duo Now that the Quickpoint software is installed, it is time to connect your Pitch Duo before you configure your Mobile Device, •

For Wireless Bluetooth® Connectivity - Connect the Bluetooth Adapter to the USB Connector on the side opposite the Power Connector. (See Chapter 2 for information on how to set up your Mobile Device to connect via Bluetooth.)

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For USB Connectivity – Connect the USB cable from your computer and connect it to the USB Connector below the Power Connector.

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Connect the monitor, display, or projector to the DB-15 pin SVGA Connector on the rear of the Pitch Duo.

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For your convenience, Pitch Duo also provides PS2 ports to allow you to connect a keyboard or mouse.

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Connect the Power Adapter to the Power Connector.

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Turn on all devices when you have finished the connections.

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Communicating with Pitch Duo Pitch Duo communicates with your Mobile Device via either Bluetooth or USB – your choice. It is, therefore, important for you to decide how you want to use your Mobile Device with Pitch Duo. Do you want to use Bluetooth, USB, or maybe both (just not at the same time)? Before you continue, you should make sure your Pitch Duo is connected to your monitor or other display device and the Bluetooth Dongle and power adapter are also connected. To configure your Mobile Device, just follow these simple steps: Tap on the Home Icon.

Tap on the QPLite Icon.

This is the main access to QPLite functions. Tap on Quickpoint Lite in the upper left corner of the window to tell QPLite how to communicate with Pitch.

Tap on the Quickpoint Lite button (see above graphic) to open the Communications Setup Menu. Then, on the dropdown Options menu, tap on Bluetooth to configure your Mobile Device to communicate with Pitch. If you want to use USB, go to the Using USB section. If you want to use Bluetooth, go to the Using Bluetooth section.

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Using USB To use USB to communicate with Pitch Duo, unplug your USB cable from your host computer and connect it to the USB connector directly below the power connector.

Be sure you have the power adapter connected to your Pitch Duo.

DO NOT CHECK the checkbox. Simply tap on the OK button for USB communications.

Your Mobile Device is now configured to use USB to communicate with Pitch. Any available PowerPoint presentations will be displayed in the main window on this screen. The Open and Delete buttons at the bottom of the screen allow you to manage your presentations. The Beam button is part of a legacy function that is not supported on current Mobile Devices. Now that Pitch is configured to use USB communications, you can go directly to Chapter 3 to prepare your PowerPoint Presentations for use with Pitch.

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Using Bluetooth To communicate with Pitch Duo using Bluetooth, make sure your Bluetooth Adapter is connected to the USB connector on the side opposite the power connector.

Be sure you have turned on the power to your Pitch Duo device.

Simply tap on the checkbox to tell QPLite that you want to “Connect with Bluetooth” and then. tap on the OK button. If Bluetooth is not already turned on, you will be prompted to turn it on. Tap on the “OK” button to turn Bluetooth on and continue. The next window shows you a list of Bluetooth devices visible to your Mobile Device. Tap on your Pitch Duo; then tap on the “OK” button to continue. If there a quite a few devices in the list, tap on the Drop-Down list beside Show: and select “Nearby devices” to narrow the search.

If more than one Pitch Duo is discovered, select the one that matches the MAC address on the back of the Bluetooth dongle attached to your Pitch Duo. This MAC address, highlighted in this sample label, will match a MAC address displayed in the Bluetooth devices window. Now that Pitch is configured to use Bluetooth communications, you can go directly to Chapter 3 to prepare your PowerPoint Presentations for use with Pitch.

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Chapter 3 Preparing For Your Presentation With Pitch Duo you can easily use your Mobile Device to make a PowerPoint Presentation by following these simple steps: •

On your computer – Create a PowerPoint Presentation and save it, or locate an existing one. Be sure your Mobile Device is connected to the computer before you continue.

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On your computer – Double-click on the iPresent for PalmOS icon on your desktop. This icon was automatically placed there by the Setup program. You may also open the iPresent for PalmOS program by selecting it from the Pitch Program Group.

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On your computer – Use the Select File button on the pop-up iPresent for pitch window to locate a PowerPoint presentation file (.PPT), or “drag & drop” the file onto this window to start the file conversion process.

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On your computer – You will be prompted to confirm that you want to add the converted presentation to your Mobile Device during your next HotSync®. The new file will have a .pdb extension. The converted file will be saved with the original presentation name unless you change it. Click the OK button to save the converted file.

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On your computer – The new converted file is stored in the PalmOne Quick Install application and will automatically be synchronized with your Mobile Device during the next HotSync®.

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Chapter 4 Giving Your Presentations Go to the Home window and use the Stylus to tap on the QPLite icon.

All available PowerPoint presentations will be displayed in the main window on this screen. Select the one you want by simply tapping on the file name. The Open and Delete buttons at the bottom of the screen allow you to manage your presentations. The Beam button is part of a legacy function that is not supported on current Mobile Devices.

Once the presentation is loaded, the Mobile Device will display a list of the slides in the presentation. You can progress through the presentation by pressing the  or  icons at the bottom of the window. You may also simple click on the slide # in the display window. This feature allows you to quickly return to a specific slide whenever you need revisit a topic or point.

Next, to display the presentation on the remote display device, tap on the Display PowerPoint Icon at the bottom of the screen. If your presentation is large (Pitch Duo has a 32MB limit), you may wish to reconfigure your Mobile Device connection to use the USB settings for this step. (See Communicating with Pitch for setup instructions.) Then, after your presentation has been transferred to Pitch Duo’s onboard RAM, change the connection back to the Bluetooth settings.

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Managing Your Presentation Using QPLite and your Mobile Device you can make “real-time adjustments” to your PowerPoint presentation “on the fly.” For example, while you can display your PowerPoint presentation on your remote display device, you can also view the presentation in four different ways on your Mobile Device. You can also adjust your presentation “on the fly” by hiding/unhiding slides, or rearranging the slide order.

Managing Individual Slides To manage individuals during your presentation, you can go to Home window. Then tap on the QPLite icon. Next, tap on your presentation to open it. Once your presentation has been opened, tap on the QPLite button in the upper left corner of the QPLite window to choose how you wish to manage your presentation.

View Menu To view the slides in your presentation in different ways on your Mobile Device, select the View option and then select to view (1) List, (2) Slide, (3) Text, or (4) Notes view. The graphic shown illustrates the List view, which displays the title and slide number of all slides in the presentation. The active slide is highlighted. Tapping the  or  icons at the bottom of the window will not only change the active slide on the display device, but will also increment the corresponding slide details based on your choice of options 1 through 4. You may also select any of these views from the View icons conveniently located at the bottom of the screen.

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List View This is the default slide display view. Clicking on this icon shows a list of all slides in your presentation with the slide # and name. The slide currently being displayed is highlighted. You may change slides by simply clicking on the next slide you want. You may also use the or  arrows in the lower right corner or the Mobile Device’s up or down buttons to move either up or down.

Slide View Clicking on this icon will display a thumbnail view of the active slide, exactly as is is appearing on the remote display device. Notice that the slide number and title appears at the top with the thumbnail view shown in the main window. To change slides in this view, tap on the  and select another slide from the drop down list. You may also use the or  arrows in the lower right corner or the Mobile Device’s up or down buttons to move either up or down.

Text View Clicking on this icon will display the text on the active slide. Notice that the slide number and title appears at the top with the actual slide text shown in the main window. To change slides in this view, tap on the  and select another slide from the drop down list. You may also use the or  arrows in the lower right corner or the Mobile Device’s up or down buttons to move either up or down.

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Note View Clicking on this icon will display any notes for the active slide. Notice that the slide number and title appears at the top with the actual slide text shown in the main window. To change slides in this view, tap on the  and select another slide from the drop down list. You may also use the or  arrows in the lower right corner or the Mobile Device’s up or down buttons to move either up or down.

Slide Menu This menu allows you to customize your presentation “on the fly.” You can easily hide, unhide, or reorder your slide presentation with simple menu choices. The Next and Previous options will move you forward or backward from the currently highlight slide. You may also change slides by simply clicking on the next slide you want. You may also use the or  arrows in the lower right corner or the Mobile Device’s up or down buttons to move either up or down. Tapping on the Hide option will hide the highlighted slide. Hidden slides will be marked by a (H) behind the slide number. Tapping on the Unhide option will remove the (H) marking and make the slide visible again. If you need to change the order of the slides in your presentation, tap on the Reorder option. Then select the new “slide order position” for the active slide by using the or  arrows. This will move the highlighted slide to the new position. When you have finished, click the OK button.

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After you finish “Reorder”ing your presentation, the Reorder option changes to a Restore option, allowing you to return to your original presentation with a simple menu click.

Pres Menu This menu allows you to Start and Stop your presentation by simply tapping the Start or Stop options with the stylus. The Auto Run option on this menu allows your Pitch Duo to run unattended. Just like PowerPoint slide shows on your host computer, the Auto Run option allows you to configure the amount of time you want between slides. The Restore Slide Order option is a duplicate of the one that appears on the Slide menu after you reorder slides in your presentation. It has been added here for your convenience and will also restore your slide presentation to its original order. To configure your presentation for “handsfree” operation, you can adjust the amount of time between slides by using the or  arrows to increase or decrease the amount of time between slides. If you want your presentation to repeat itself in a continuous loop, place a ; in the box for Repeat Continuously. If you want Pitch to run your presentation “without any Mobile Device attached,” place a ; in the box for Standalone. If you check both boxes, Pitch will continuously your presentation in a totally unattended fashion as long as the Pitch has power. Tap OK when you are finished. Be sure to return to the Pres Menu and tap on the Start option to begin your hands-free presentation. Once the presentation is running is a standalone mode, you may use your Mobile Device for anything else you need. Pitch will continue to run your presentation – completely unattended. To stop Pitch from operating in a standalone mode, simply reconnect a Mobile Device to regain control. For your convenience, any Mobile Device running a current version of QPLite can perform this task. Alternately, you can simply unplug Pitch to clear it.

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Using QDisplay for Remote Display With Pitch Duo you can easily view the contents of your Mobile Device’s display window on a remote display device. This special feature provides an invaluable tool – whether for training or for displaying different mobile applications not directly associated to PowerPoint. Using QDisplay, you can train small or large groups to use their Mobile Devices or special applications on their Mobile Device. Simply connect a Mobile Device to Pitch and connect Pitch to a Remote Display Device, like a projector or large screen TV/monitor. Then demonstrate on your Mobile Device everything you want your group to learn. They can now see everything you are doing on the remote device and follow along on their on their Mobile Devices, emulating your every action. To set up your Mobile Device to use Pitch’s remote display feature, follow these simple steps: Go to the Home Tap on the QPLite icon to bring up the Quickpoint screen. Tap on the Quickdisplay button in the upper left corner of the Quickdisplay screen and select Bluetooth from the Options Menu. The next window that pops-up will allow you to configure QDisplay to work with either Bluetooth or USB. To use USB, simply tap the OK button WITHOUT placing a ; in the Connect with Bluetooth checkbox.

To use Bluetooth simply place a ; in the Connect with Bluetooth checkbox and then tap the OK button. The remote display device will now display everything you see on your Mobile Device’s display window. To stop the Remote Display feature, simply tap on the Home icon followed by the QDisplay icon. Then tap on the Remote Display Stop button in the center of the Quickdisplay window.

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Chapter 5 Tips & Tricks: Slide Transitions:

Although Pitch Duo does not support bullet-building, you can use a similar visual impact by using a base slide with the first bullet and incrementing the bullets on additional identical slides.

Large Presentations:

If you have a large presentation (up to the 32MB Pitch limit), you can speed your setup time by uploading the presentation via USB. Then change Quickpoint back to Bluetooth for remote access during your presentation.

Large Audience or Venue:

If you are giving a presentation to a large audience or in a large venue where the distance between Pitch and your Mobile Device would like exceed Bluetooth’s typical range of 30 feet (10 meters), you can configure Pitch to function as a standalone device. Use Quickpoint’s Auto Run options to create a timed slide presentation that will also allow it to work even when you are out of range.

Mobile Device Training:

The best method of teaching a small or large group to use their new Mobile Device is to configure Pitch for remote display. Because the Remote Display option then shows everything the Mobile Device does on the remote display device, the trainees can then follow along on their personal Mobile Devices. This is a much better option than having everyone gather around your desk and look over everyone else’s shoulder.

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Chapter 6 Important Notes: 1. Because Pitch Duo uses a high-performance Pentium-class CPU and graphics system, it does create heat during extended use. This is normal. 2. You can check for updated software and get additional information about Pitch Duo at www.iGoPitch.com. 3. Please note that software updates are downloaded in ZIP format. UnZip the software (ZIP utilities are available from www.pkware.com.) prior to attempting installation. 4. Pitch Duo does not require a ‘trusted device’ status pairing to communicate with Bluetooth Mobile Devices. The only requirement is to enable and set-up Bluetooth connectivity on the Mobile Device. The software applications will initiate the connection needed for presentation or remote display. 5. The Pitch Duo product/software combination supports all recent releases of PowerPoint and Microsoft Office, including, PowerPoint 2000 and later. It does not support earlier versions of PowerPoint. 6. The Pitch Duo does NOT support animation features, embedded audio, embedded MPEG, live motion video, or bullet-building. 7. The Pitch Duo does NOT support IR communications on current Mobile Devices.

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Appendix A Regulatory Information FCC Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. iGo is not responsible for radio/TV interference caused by using unauthorized cables or by making unauthorized changes to this equipment.

Caution The manufacturer Regulatory Engineering Department must approve changes or modifications not covered in this user guide in writing. Changes or modifications made without written approval may void the user authority to operate this equipment.

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©2006 Mobility Electronics, Inc. Mobility Electronics and iGo are registered trademarks and Pitch is a trademark of Mobility Electronics, Inc. All other brand names and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. United States and foreign patents pending. Specifications are subject to change without notice. PN 190352-000-A

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