newline Merlyn Display User Guide
- June 13, 2024
- newline
Table of Contents
newline Merlyn Display
Product Information
Specifications
- Voice, air mouse, and remote control capabilities
- Push-to-Talk feature for interacting with Merlyn
- Control over screen functions such as freezing, switching display, and opening/searching websites
- Ability to access and interact with panel applications
- Air Mouse for cursor control
- Directional Pad for browser tab navigation and page scrolling
- Chat functionality with Merlyn
- Screen capture and screen freeze options
- Brightness adjustment and whiteboard features
- Volume control and weather/time queries
Product Usage Instructions
Using Voice, Air Mouse, and Remote Control
- Utilize voice commands, air mouse movements, or the remote control to navigate and control the screen functions.
Interacting with Merlyn
- Press and hold the Push-to-Talk button to communicate with Merlyn for various tasks.
Screen Control Functions
- Access options like freezing, switching displays, opening/searching websites, and interacting with panel applications.
Air Mouse and Directional Pad Usage
- Use the Air Mouse for cursor control and the Directional Pad for browser tab navigation and page scrolling.
Chatting with Merlyn
- Engage in chats with Merlyn using the provided chat functionality on the remote.
Screen Capture and Freezing
- Capture screenshots, freeze/unfreeze the screen, and switch displays as needed.
Adjusting Brightness and Using Whiteboard
- Control brightness levels and utilize the whiteboard feature for annotations.
Volume Control and Weather/Time Queries
- Adjust volume settings and inquire about weather or time-related information using voice commands.
FAQ
Quick Answers to Factual Questions
- Who was Cleopatra?
- Tell me about the Bronze Age Collapse
- How many cups are in a pint?
- Where do pufferfish sleep?
Screenshot and Screen Freeze
- How do I take a screenshot?
- How can I freeze or unfreeze the screen?
Brightness and Whiteboard Features
- How do I adjust brightness levels?
- How can I utilize the whiteboard for annotations?
Volume Control and Weather/Time Queries
- How do I change the volume settings?
- How can I ask about the weather or time?
What can Newline + Merlyn do for you?
- Use your voice, air mouse or the remote to control your screen as you teach!
Open & search on select websites
- “Open GoNoodle”
- “Search for California on Newsela”
- “Search YouTube for cats”
- “Open Brainpop”
Open & search on panel applications
- “Open annotation”
- “Close casting”
You can launch and close the following Newline panel applications via voice.
- Annotation
- Whiteboard
- Browser
- Newline Engage
- Newline casting
- Newline broadcast
- Classroom tools
- App store
- Newline visualizer
- File viewer
- Google Sheets
- Google Drive
Merlyn Chat
Open/Close Chats
- Press the Chat button on the remote
- “Start chat / Close chat”
- “Open chat / Launch chat”
Quick Answers to Factual Questions
- “Who was Cleopatra?”
- “Tell me about the Bronze Age Collapse”
- “How many cups are in a pint”
- “Where do pufferfish sleep?”
Screenshot
- “Take a screenshot”
Freeze Screen
- “Freeze screen”
- “Unfreeze screen”
Switch Display
- “Switch to HDMI2”
- “Go home”
Brightness
- “Brightness up 10%”
- “Decrease brightness”
Whiteboard
- “Open whiteboard”
- “New page”
- “Change pen color to red”
Volume
- “Turn the volume up”
- “Volume down by 10%”
- “Set volume to 5”
Weather
- “What’s the weather today?”
- Will show current local weather results
- “What is the weather in Kalamazoo, Michigan?”
Time
- “What time is it?”
- Will give local time based on the panel zone
- “What time is it in Paris, France?”
Set Timers
- “Set a timer for 2 minutes”
- Set time for any specified amount
- “Open timer?”
- “Close timer”
CONTACT
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
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