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myViewBoard Manager


IT management of ViewSonic devices with a simple dashboard

myViewBoard Manager

IT management of ViewSonic devices with a simple dashboard

Remote Control in Manager

Manager basic

Remote Control features

Volume Adjust the volume on selected devices.
Brightness Adjust the backlight level on selected devices.
Power Off
Power off selected devices.
Restart Restart selected devices.
Input Source1
Click to view a list of input sources. Select one to switch selected devices to that source.
Wi-Fi SSID Add a Wi-Fi SSID and manage saved Wi-Fi networks to selected devices.
Auto Firmware Update
Set selected devices to automatically update device firmware any time new firmware is available and the device is online.
Have the option to set a specific time for Manager to check for new firmware and update the device.
Screen Lock2 Toggle to set whether a screen can be interacted with or not.
Device users will not be able to interact with the device until the Manager user unlocks this toggle.
Update Firmware Click this button to trigger a firmware update (if available) instantly.
Allow installation of unknown apps Toggle whether to allow installation of unknown apps on a device.
Screen On/Off Toggle to turn a screen on or off.
Note: This does not turn the device off. Device users need simply interact with the device to wake it up.
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Manager Advanced

Remote Control features

Remote Desktop Launch a separate tab and control and navigate a device remotely.
Volume Adjust the volume on selected devices.
Brightness Adjust the backlight level on selected devices.
Power Off
Power off selected devices.
Restart Restart selected devices.
Input Source1
Click to view a list of input sources. Select one to switch selected devices to that source.
Wi-Fi SSID
Add a Wi-Fi SSID and manage saved Wi-Fi networks to selected devices.
Auto Firmware Update
Set selected devices to automatically update a device anytime new firmware is available and the device is online.
You will also have the option to set a specific time for Manager to check for new firmware and update the device.
Schedule Startup & Shutdown Set up a startup and shutdown schedule for the selected device(s).
Have the option to create up to three weekly schedules.

Update Firmware Click this button to trigger a firmware update (if available) instantly.
Screen Lock2 Toggle to set whether a screen can be interacted with or not.
Device users will not be able to interact with the device until the Manager user unlocks this toggle.
Settings Lock Toggle to set whether a ViewBoard's settings requires a password for users to access it.
Once turned on, set the password.
Allow installation of unknown apps Toggle whether to allow installation of unknown apps on a device.
Screen On/Off Toggle to turn a screen on or off.
Note: This does not turn the device off. Device users need simply interact with the device to wake it up.
Delete

1Input source alias can be edited from the Change input source popup.
2Screen lock functionality within the Manager remote control differs from the embedded ScreenLock app on a device. Whereas the embedded Screen Lock app requires a password to reinitiate interactivity with the ViewBoard, Manager screen lock blocks device users from interacting with the screen. Only after the IT Admin unlocks the screen will the user be able to interact with the screen again.

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