How can I import Word and PowerPoint files into mimio Notebook for Mac?
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02/25/2010
mimio Studio software allows educators to easily import Word and PowerPoint files into their mimio Notebook! This feature allows teachers to bring their old tried and true documents to life using mimio interactivity.
To easily import Word and PowerPoint documents into mimio Notebook for Mac please do the following:
1. Open the document in either Word or PowerPoint.
2. Click on “File” then “Save As.”
3. Next use the “Format File” drop down menu to save the Word or PowerPoint file
as a .PDF file. Be sure to remember where you saved the file on your computer,
for example your desktop or documents. This action will create a .PDF file
containing your entire Word or PowerPoint file.
4. Now open your mimio Notebook for Mac.
5. Click on “File” then “Import.”
6. Use the Import menu to locate and open your new .PDF file.
Your mimio Studio software will now create a mimio Notebook page for each of the Word pages or PowerPoint slides.
Is there more than one way to enter calibration mode?
Angela
New Zealand
02/21/2010
Yes, there are a couple of ways to calibrate your board. The first, and most widely used is done by pressing the fifth button down on the board mounted bar. The second way is to go through your computer to get into calibration. You'll need to open a notebook page, then, go to "Tools" in the menu tabs across the top and choose "Settings". From this screen choose "Interactive." You'll notice a box off to the right that says "Calibrate." Click on that and the calibration mode should be displayed on the whiteboard. Now, just go over to the board and go through calibration with the stylus pen.
How can I create the effect of having an object go behind or in front of a set of objects to determine the right or wrong answer?
Barb B.
Texas
02/17/2010
Good question! Here's a method that will work. I'm going to use a simple example to illustrate the process. The question on a notebook page might say: On which object should the eraser be placed? Three pictures on the right side of a notebook page could be a car, chalkboard, and house. To the left you will want 3 copies of an eraser which are placed one on top of the other. For the 3 pictures on the right side, you will right click on each and choose "Order." The car and house will be ordered to the "front" so the eraser disappears when you drag it to those pictures. The chalkboard will be ordered to the "back" so that when you drag the eraser to the picture, the eraser will stay on top of the board, or in front of it. Obviously you can modify this process to meet your particular needs. Thanks for the question!
When I write with my capture markers, the digital version doesn't line up with my writing, why is that?
Brandi Goodwin
02/12/2010
This is a great question that is often asked when using the Capture kit. When using your mimio product, you can be in Interactive mode or Capture mode. Interactive mode involves using the mimio Stylus pen or the mimio Pad to completely control your computer and lesson interactively. Capture mode in mimio is designed to capture writing on any flat surface (whiteboard, chart paper on board or table, etc) while using the Expo markers held in the special mimio Styli. You will know you are in Capture mode while in mimio Studio as a graphic of a mimio bar will show on your screen. Keep in mind, you are not controlling the computer while in this mode and it is only capturing the writing. In this mode, it's NOT designed to be used with the projector on. That is why you will likely see double images (no it's not time for a visit to the eye doctor) as what you are drawing is being captured by the mimio/computer and is being displayed as an overlay. A great use of the Capture kit is using the mimio bar on a flat table on chart paper and you can capture what you draw and then download all the information when you connect back to your computer. I hope this helps and good luck 'capturing' the interest of your students as you get more interactive in the classroom.
Is there a way to hide a hyperlink behind an object and still keep it active/accessible?
JoAnn Johnson
01/31/2010
Being able to hide hyperlinks that you have set is done easily using the Locking feature in mimio Studio. Let's say that I have something that I have hyperlinked. If I want to hide the hyperlink, I can place another graphic or make an object (circle, square, etc) and place it over the hyperlink. Select all objects and Lock them by going to Format > Locking > Lock or right-click and select Lock. You'll have to click in the general area of the hyperlink for it to work but you'll be able to hide it this way and achieve the desired effect.
How do you "infinite clone" an object? I have seen it done in some lesson plans and I can't figure it out.
Nancy Doskins
01/21/2010
A great question and one that involves a neat strategy to incorporate into many lessons. You can clone (copy) any object any number of times. What you've seen and what I've done before is to select the object and then copy and paste it where you'd like it to be in your lesson. Continue to paste the object and position each over the last so it appears that there is only one image. Upon clicking and dragging the image, you will still have your set of clones in one spot while you've pulled off a copy to manipulate. One of many neat tricks we can do using mimio Studio. There are a variety of uses for this technique and it's always fascinating to see what people come up with.
I know that I can save a slide into my gallery, but can I save an entire .ink file of multiple slides?
Brenda McCombs
11/22/2009
A great question and one that can make things easier for you. You can indeed import entire .ink files into your Gallery. Not only is this very easy but also very functional for lessons that you want to make into templates or use often. You can import just one slide or every slide into your Gallery.In order to do this, have your Gallery open and have access to your .ink file icon. In the Gallery window, make sure the top folder titled "Gallery" is selected. CLICK on your .ink file and DRAG to the bottom portion of the Gallery window. Your .ink file will then be placed in the "Lessons" tab for you to use. To bring it in to a new file, just find it in the Lesson area and click and drag to a blank notebook page and you'll be set. You now have access to this Lesson template that can be used as often as you'd like and add content at will.
When you download a file, especially large, multiple files, like graphic organizers, does the gallery let you know that you already have downloaded this? Or, do you just end up with duplicate files?
Donna Bens
11/16/2009
If you download and import a gallery file that you already have, mimio does not duplicate the information. mimio will either write over the existing files if they need updated or it will ignore the download entirely. Don't forget that when you download any .ink or Gallery file, there is a place in the Download area on mimioconnect that will tell you if you have already downloaded the file. This will help you keep track and save time.
How can I create a floating hyperlink, one that can be positioned anywhere around the object/image or text on the notebook page?
Belinda
South Africa
11/11/2009
Good question!
As you probably know that when you create a hyperlink in the mimio notebook, the small hyperlink icon gets placed in the lower left-hand corner of the object. This sometimes covers up part of the object or word. To avoid this so that you have control of where you'd like the hyperlink icon placed, do this:
1. Open up a text box and type 2 h's. Use Times New Roman size 9.(it really doesn't matter what you type just keep it short and small)
2. Choose the "selection" icon and right click on the text and select "hyperlink".
3. Type the name of the desired website in the address box. Click OK.
4. Basically what you see now is just the hyperlink icon because the text that you've typed is too small and the actual hyperlink icon covers it up. This icon can now be positioned anywhere you'd like it around the desired object. Once you've chosen a place you might like to "group" the object and hyperlink together.
5. One last thing you might do is to save this "floating hyperlink" to your gallery for future use. To do this you simply drag and drop (just the icon) into a folder of your choice in your gallery. Rename it as floating hyperlink and use those words as keywords to identify it if you forget where you put it.
6. If you need to use it in the future as a hyperlink for another object just get it out of your gallery, right click on it to change the address to the new one you need and position it around the object.
How do I create "poppable" balloons for a mimio lesson?
Debbie Szymanski
11/10/2009
In order to create those loveable poppable balloons, you need the make sure you have the Power Tools Pack downloaded and imported into your Gallery. If you don't already have the Power Tools, the direct link to it is http://mimioconnect.com/content/lesson/mimio_power_tools_pack_v1. Once imported into your Gallery, you can find the Pop Reveals in the Power Tools Pack folder along with other fun tools - Answer Reveals and Write Reveals. Simply choose the color you want, drag in to your mimio lesson, resize as needed, and place over the information you want to hide until ready to pop. Pretty soon, you'll be 'bursting' with all kinds of creativity in your lessons.