How to customize the side toolbar (IFP52-1C)
You can access always-available tools in the side toolbar. The icons to open this toolbar are always accessible no matter which app you have open or which input source you're in.
How to access side toolbar tools
vLauncher 3.0
To access a given tool,
- Press the toolbar icon .
- Press your desired tool to open it.
- (Optional) Press the more icon to view more tools.
Tool |
Description |
|
---|---|---|
Back | Return to the previous screen. | |
Home | Return to the ViewBoard home screen. | |
Backstage | Display all open applications. | |
Apps | View all installed applications. | |
Marker | Navigation | Disable marker functions and navigate to different apps and functions on your ViewBoard. Note: When selecting this option, annotations will be erased; however, you'll have the option to save a screenshot before continuing. |
Pen | Annotate over your current screen with various color options available. | |
Highlighter | Emphasize content on the screen with various color options available. | |
Eraser | Remove pen or highlighter marks. | |
Undo | Undo a previous action. | |
Redo | Redo a previously undone action. | |
Clear all | Clears all marks on the screen. | |
Save | Save the current screen image including any annotation marks. | |
Exit | Close the drawing tool. | |
Other tools | Marker | Enable the marker tool and its toolbar to annotate on the screen and highlight key concepts. |
Screenshot | Take a screenshot of the current screen. The image will save in your Folders app. | |
Spotlight | Enable a tool to focus on your desired part of the screen. Press the settings icon to adjust the spotlight size and level of transparency around the spotlight. | |
Stopwatch | Run a countdown with an optional alarm setting. Have the option to view the timer in full screen or continue navigating your ViewBoard with a mini timer running at your desired location. | |
Timer | Keep track of time duration during activities. Have the option to view the stopwatch in full screen or continue navigating your ViewBoard with a mini stopwatch running at your desired location. | |
Screen Lock | Enable a lock that requires a password in order to continue using your ViewBoard. | |
Freeze | Convert the currently displayed screen into a still image into which you can zoom in or out. | |
Input menu | Access your current input source's settings. (Icon will change depending on current input source.) |
vLauncher 2.0
To access a given tool,
- Press the toolbar icon .
- Press your desired tool to open it.
- (Optional) Press the more icon to view more tools.
Tool |
Description |
|
---|---|---|
Back | Return to the previous screen. | |
Home | Return to the ViewBoard home screen. | |
Recents | Display all active or open applications. | |
Apps | View all installed applications. | |
myViewBoard Whiteboard | Launch myViewBoard Whiteboard, ViewSonic's whiteboarding software designed to make the most out of your ViewBoard. | |
myViewBoard Record | Record your screen and save it on your device. Used in combination with myViewBoard Whiteboard when recording a lesson. | |
Draw | Pen | Annotate over your current screen with black, white, yellow, orange, red, pink, green, or blue ink. |
Highlighter | Emphasize content on the screen with yellow, grey, gold, orange, red, pink, green, or blue highlights. | |
Eraser | Remove pen or highlighter marks. | |
Undo | Undo a previous action. | |
Redo | Redo a previously undone action. | |
Clean | Clears all marks on the screen. | |
Save | Save the current screen image including any annotation marks. | |
Exit | Close the drawing tool. | |
More | Screen Freeze | Convert the currently displayed screen into a still image into which you can zoom in or out. |
Spotlight | Enable a tool to focus on your desired part of the screen. Press the settings icon to adjust the spotlight size and level of transparency around the spotlight. | |
Stopwatch | Keep track of time duration during activities. Have the option to view the stopwatch in full screen or continue navigating your ViewBoard with a mini stopwatch running at your desired location. | |
Timer | Run a countdown with an optional alarm setting. Have the option to view the timer in full screen or continue navigating your ViewBoard with a mini timer running at your desired location. | |
Hide/ Unhide | Hide or unhide the toolbar trigger icons. When hidden, swipe from the edge to the center of the screen to make the icon available. | |
Screen Capture | Take a screenshot of the current screen. The image will save in Folders > Image. | |
Air Class1 | Interactive teaching tool for classroom usage. | |
Settings | Access your current input source's settings. (Icon will change depending on current input source.) |
How to customize the side toolbar (vLauncher 3.0 only)
The side toolbar can be customized with different tools and apps. To edit the available apps,
- Press All Apps .
- Press the edit button in the apps tray.
- On a desired app, press the plus button to add it to the side toolbar.
- Alternatively, remove apps by pressing the minus button on desired side toolbar apps.
- Once all your desired apps have been added, press the confirm button in the apps tray.
To edit tools,
- Press Other tools .
- Press the edit button in the apps tray.
- On a desired app, press the plus button to add it to the side toolbar.
- Alternatively, remove apps by pressing the minus button on desired side toolbar apps.
- Once all your desired apps have been added, press the confirm button in the apps tray.
How to hide the toolbar buttons
By default, the side toolbar is available in all input sources. However, go to Settings > Preferences > Toolbar settings to hide the toolbar availability. Learn more.