How to Display Your Laptop, Chromebook, or iPad to a Promethean Panel

Keywords: promethean, promethean panel, screen share, screenshare, ipad, Chromebook

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Projecting your Mac Device to Promethean Panel (wirelessly):

Video Transcription Summary:

The video demonstrates how to wirelessly connect a MacBook Air to a Promethean Active Panel. The process involves:

Using the Launchpad on the MacBook Air to access Self-Service.
Finding and installing the Promethean Screen Share application from Self-Service.
Opening the Screen Share application, which has a dark blue logo with two displays.
On the Promethean Panel, selecting the Screen Share option to display a connection number.
Entering this number into the Screen Share application on the MacBook Air and optionally naming the connection for display.
Enabling touchback feature in the MacBook Air's system preferences under security and privacy settings, requiring a password and authorization.
Once the touchback is enabled and Screen Share is authorized, entering the waiting room, which connects the MacBook Air to the Promethean Panel. This allows the user to control the MacBook Air directly from the panel.
To disconnect, the user needs to stop screen sharing from the Screen Share app on the MacBook Air.
After disconnecting, the user can return to using other functions of the Promethean Panel by accessing the menu.

This method enables effective interaction with the MacBook Air through the Promethean Panel, facilitating presentations and educational activities.

Projecting your Windows Device to Promethean Panel (wirelessly):

Video Transcription Summary:

The video provides a guide on connecting a Microsoft Surface laptop wirelessly to a Promethean Active Board or Active Panel. The steps are as follows:

Install the Promethean product 'Screen Sharing' from Chocolatey on the Surface laptop.
Pin Chocolatey to the taskbar for easy access, find the 'Promethean Screen Share' app within Chocolatey, and install it. The app is identified by a dark blue icon.
After installation, the Screen Share shortcut appears on the desktop of the Surface laptop.
On the Promethean Panel, press the home or menu button and select the Screen Share icon to get a unique panel number for that classroom.
Enter this panel number and your name (and optional title) on the Surface laptop to connect to the panel.
Enable the touch interaction feature if desired, then enter the waiting room and confirm on the board to complete the connection.
The Surface's display will be mirrored on the panel, allowing interaction with applications like Google Docs or the media player via the touch feature.
To disconnect, use the Screen Share app on the Surface and select 'Stop Screen Sharing.'
Finally, use the menu button on the Promethean Panel to return to its home screen or to access other features like the whiteboard.

This process enables a wireless connection between the Surface laptop and Promethean equipment, facilitating interactive presentations or lessons.

How to Project your iPad to your Promethean Panel (wirelessly):

Video Transcription Summary:

The video outlines the process of wirelessly connecting a Microsoft Surface laptop to a Promethean Active Board or Active Panel. Key steps include:

Installing the Promethean Screen Share application, available in Chocolatey for Microsoft Surface devices.
Locating Chocolatey by using the Windows button or Start menu, and pinning it to the taskbar for convenience.
In Chocolatey, accessing 'PSD Software' to find the Screen Share application, characterized by a dark blue icon.
Once installed, a shortcut for Screen Share appears on the Surface's desktop, or it can be found in the applications list.
On the Promethean Panel, selecting the Screen Share option and entering the unique panel number displayed, along with the user's name and title for identification.
Enabling the touchback feature if desired by checking the relevant option.
Confirming the connection on both the laptop and the panel to begin screen sharing.
The Surface's display will appear on the Promethean Panel, allowing for interactive control.
To disconnect, selecting 'Stop Screen Sharing' on the Screen Share app. This will cease the sharing and return the panel to its normal state.

The video demonstrates this process in a straightforward manner, making it easy for users to follow and replicate the setup.

Mac, iPad and iPhone users can connect to a Screen Share session using AirPlay. Ensure your ActivPanel Elements Series and Apple device are connected to the same network.

Open the Screen Share app on the ActivPanel.

macOS Big Sur or later Click the Control Centre icon in the menu bar and select Screen Mirroring.

Select the ActivPanel to connect and mirror your screen.

macOS Catalina or earlier Click the AirPlay icon in the menu bar and select the ActivPanel to connect and mirror your screen.

iOS and iPadOS Open Control Centre:

On iPhone X or later or iPad with iPadOS 13 or later: swipe down from the top right-hand corner of the screen.
On iPhone 8 or earlier, or iOS 11 or earlier: swipe up from the bottom edge of the screen.

Tap Screen Mirroring and select the ActivPanel from the list.

For help with AirPlay and Screen Mirroring, please visit Apple Support.

How to Hardwire your Laptop to Promethean Panel:

Video Transcription Summary:

The video provides instructions on how to hardwire a Peninsula School District laptop to a Promethean panel using an HDMI cable. The process involves:

Using a hub extender, provided with the laptop, as both MacBook Pros and Microsoft Surfaces lack an HDMI port.
Connecting the hub extender to the laptop and using its HDMI port to connect to the Promethean panel.
Turning on the Promethean panel and selecting the first user option.
Plugging the HDMI cable into the hub extender and selecting 'HDMI' from the panel's source menu to duplicate the laptop's display on the panel.
Optionally extending the display to perform different tasks on the laptop while projecting separate content on the panel.
Audio from the laptop will output through the Promethean board or connected classroom speakers.
To disconnect, ensure the panel is on the correct source, then unplug and store the HDMI cable.

This setup limits mobility as the user must remain tethered to the panel but allows for effective presentation and use of the Promethean panel.

How to Project a Chromebook to a Promethean Panel:

Video Transcription Summary:

The video tutorial explains how to connect a Chromebook to a Promethean board for screen projection. Key steps include:

Turning on the Promethean panel and loading it to the landing page.
Using the 'Promethean Screen Share' extension, specifically designed for Chromebooks (not for use with MacBook or Microsoft Surface laptops).
Opening the Chrome browser on the Chromebook, where the extension should already be auto-installed for staff and students.
Pinning the 'Promethean Screen Share' extension, identified by a dark blue circle with white monitors, for easy access.
Opening the connection interface by clicking the extension and using the menu on the Promethean panel to open the 'Screen Share' or 'Active Panel Screen Share' tool.
Entering the code displayed on the panel and the name of the user into the Chromebook to connect.
Choosing the specific window to share on the panel and clicking 'Share'.
Managing participant sharing through the panel's waiting room feature, useful for multiple presentations.