vLauncher 3.0 UI screen

The vLauncher home screen is the default screen that users see when they turn on their ViewBoards. We recommend getting familiar with some of the basic functions of vLauncher 3.0 available on the home screen.

Sign-in

Once your device turns back on, you'll encounter a sign-in screen:

Sign-in screen with options to sign in with an account and to start using the ViewBoard as a guest.

To sign in, a myViewBoard or ViewSonic account is required. (Learn more about creating an account.)

If you already have a myViewBoard account, you can also sign in using the Companion app.

Otherwise, you'll have to use the Guest option to begin using the ViewBoard.

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BENEFITS OF SIGNING IN

  • Experience automatic sign-in to myViewBoard Whiteboard with all related account settings (such as cloud storage account access in Whiteboard).
  • If signing in by Google SSO, enjoy auto sign-in to different Google services, like YouTube and Google Drive, through web browser apps like Chrome and Firefox.


Home screen

The home screen is where you'll find quick access to your ViewBoard's applications and input source options.

ViewBoard home screen.


Edit the Home screen apps

Find all installed applications in the home screen app tray.

  1. On the home screen, press-hold anywhere on the wallpaper.
  2. Press Edit Launcher in the home screen menu that appears.
  3. With the number of slots available, add all your desired apps by pressing the plus button  on the icon.
    • Alternatively, remove apps by pressing the minus button  on the home screen apps.
  4. You can also press-hold and drag applications onto the home screen.

Example of user action required to open home screen menu.Edit Launcher button highlighted in home screen menu.App tiles are now editable with three slots open to add other apps.Result of user adding three apps to the home screen.


Change the wallpaper

You can also change the home screen wallpaper from the home screen.

  1. On the home screen, press-hold anywhere on the wallpaper.
  2. Press Change Wallpaper in the home screen menu that appears.
  3. A number of preset wallpapers will appear. Select any of these or press the plus button to select an image from your local storage.
  4. Once you select a wallpaper, you'll see a preview of the wallpaper.
  5. When ready to apply the wallpaper, press Set Wallpaper.

Example of user action required to open home screen menu.Change Wallpaper button highlighted in home screen menu.User has selected another wallpaper and it has been applied as a preview. Set Wallpaper button appears at the bottom-center.


Quick Settings menu

To access a Quick Settings menu, which includes input source options and display/audio settings, press the input source  button at the bottom-left of the screen, or press the input source icon  in the side toolbar.

Quick Settings open with input tab selected, overlaying the home screen.


To learn more about the Quick Settings menu options, view the Quick Settings article.


ViewBoard settings

To access more advanced settings for your ViewBoard, perform one of the following:


  • Option 1: On the remote control, press the menu button .
  • Option 2: On the remote control, press the INPUT button on the remote control. Make sure the ViewBoard input source is active, and then, on the display, press the settings icon  next to it.
  • Option 3: On the ViewBoard, press the side toolbar button  and then the apps button . Then, press the settings icon  in the app tray.

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