InstaShare 2 Wireless screen sharing software
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Wireless screen sharing software User Manual

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Introduction InstaShare 2 is a software-based solution for multi-user collaboration. Users can present wirelessly using their mobile devices without installing any software. For the host of the meeting or advanced users, installing InstaShare 2 app for an enhanced screen-sharing experience is highly recommended. With InstaShare 2 app, presenters can control displayed contents remotely from any personal devices while other participants are allowed to join the discussion by synchronizing the display screen for handson annotation. Whether in class or in a meeting, InstaShare 2 makes...

Quick start guide Things to do before you start casting 1. Make sure your BenQ Display supports the newest InstaShare 2. See Application update on page 3 for more information. 2. Connect your device to the same network as the display. See Checking network connection on page 5 for more information. For the optimal performance of InstaShare 2, please make sure you are in an ideal wireless connection environment with strong and stable Wi-Fi signal. Screen-sharing on different type of devices To share your screen to a BenQ display, select your device OS type from the Connection Tutorial...

Launching InstaShare 2 on the display Follow either way to access InstaShare 2 on the display: • On the IFP main interface, select Wireless Projection > InstaShare 2. • Click Apps The software supports several languages, though you cannot change the setting from the software. It follows the operating system language setting. English is used if the selected display language is not supported by the software. Application update Checking for an update automatically The app checks for update automatically via OTA (Over-the-Air Technology) by default.You can simply follow the on-screen...

Connection Tutorial window Connecting Information window Follow the guide to connect and pair your device with the display. Shows the display name, pairing code and connection password while presenting. The window is set on screen by default. To close the window, see Advanced Settings on page 8 for more information. Host Controls window Allows you to control the whole session and participant actions. See Host Controls window on page 6 for more information.

Checking network connection Before pairing your devices to the display, make sure your display is properly connected to the lnternet. 1. Go to Settings > Network in BenQ display to check your network connection. 2. You can choose to connect via Ethernet, Wi-Fi or Hotspot depends on your connection environment. 3. After setting up the Internet connection, your Internet information will then be shown on the Connection Tutorial window as below. 4. Once the network connection is all set, you can start connecting your device to the display. Network connection via Ethernet If your display is...

Managing the display and presentation Host Controls window To manage a meeting, directly make any changes on the of the BenQ display. If you want to control the display while sharing contents on your own device, make sure you have downloaded InstaShare 2 app and are assigned as the Host of the meeting. 1 You can change the name of the display in Advanced Settings. Advanced Settings Minimize window Modify settings such as the display name, connection password, or mirroring confirmation message. See Advanced Settings on page 8 for more information. Tap to minimize the Host Controls window....

Connection categories Tap each category (Projection/Synchronize/Online) to see the status of all connected device. Projecting devices: • : Projecting via Miracast • • Permission settings • Host of this session : Projecting via InstaShare Button Marked the host of the session. Click on the icon of each device to revoke the host permission or assign a new one. Manage or allow certain action on selected devices. • : Show/hide projecting content for devices in Projection. : Allow to touch the display remotely for devices in Synchronize. : Allow to annotate on the display for devices in...

Advanced Settings Select either way below to access Advanced Settings: • To control on IFP: Tap on the upper left corner of the Host Controls window. • To control from personal device (as remote host): Tap on to enter Advanced Settings. Descriptions Set your display name no longer than 16 characters. Enable/disable password for connection. Tap on to load a new random password. Show Connecting Information Show/hide the display name, connection password and window pairing code at the top right corner of the display screen. Confirm before device casts Enable the function to make sure that all...

Screen-sharing modes: Floating Window & Smart Split Depending on different presentation scenario, you can easily toggle between Floating Window mode / icon on the Host Controls window. and Smart Split mode by clicking the If you are already projecting in either Floating Window mode or Smart Split mode, tap the / icon to switch to another projecting mode. See Floating Window mode on page 10 and Smart split mode on page 11 for more information. If you are previously in a Smart Split mode with more than two devices sharing screen on the display, you'll need to select only one screen to display...

Floating Window mode InstaShare 2 has an exclusive Floating Window mode that makes multitasking easier. Presenters can flexibly resize and move the floating window to fit their needs and use other software along with their shared screen. Icons on the Floating Window mode: No. Tap to mute/unmute the sound of the device. Tap to resize the window from small, medium or large. ( Tap to switch to the Smart Split mode to automatically lay out the shared screens. Tap to close the current floating window.