mimio Notebook How to use a mimio Notebook in the classroom.

Set –up Procedures Load the software on computer(s) Connect the cable to the mimio and the computer Attach mimio to clean white board about 2” from the top Connect projector (mimio must be on the edge on the projection screen on the white board)

Set-up for an Interactive Board With the equipment connected, project the computer image to the board. Adjust the projector so that the left edge is next to the mimio device

Set-up for Calibrating mimioMouse Open mimio Software From the main menu select tools, mimio studio settings, interactive (you must still be connected via USB) Click on calibrate and follow the instructions on the screen. This will take you through a process of tapping the center of a circle with and X inside; it gives the perimeters for the board.

Calibration Page

Spotlight tool – Why? With an image projected, you can highlight (spotlight) a portion of the screen for greater attention, while hiding the rest of the screen.

Spotlight tool – How? Click spotlight tool at bottom of screen You will get a circle in the middle of your screen. Drag the circle to where you want it by clicking the four-sided arrow You can change the shape and size of the spotlight area (upper right corner) You can change the transparency of the background (upper right corner) Exit the spotlight by clicking the red X (upper right corner)

Reveal Tool – Why? With some students if you show them everything at once, many of them will read ahead and not pay attention to the section you are discussing. This tool will allow you to hide a portion of the screen. It works like a blind that can be raised or lowered.

Reveal Tool – How? With an image projected, select the reveal tool from the mimio tools floating palette. Whatever is on your screen will be partly covered, you can adjust the blind by clicking and dragging the edge.

Reveal Tool Example