Mimio Troubleshooting

1. Mimio Troubleshooting

2. Pen • Check battery by pushing in the end of the point. • You will hear a soft electric sound if it is working. • Install new batteries (correctly) to solve the problem.

3. Device Setup • Install software and follow directions. • Clear off whiteboard (take down decorations and other things that might cause interference) • Erase and clean board thoroughly • Make sure cables are all attached in proper places • Place device in top left corner with at least one hand’s width apart from projection. (you can move the device to other areas – you will need to go to the settings tab to change orientation.

4. Attachment • Suction cups – don’t work well • Pull tabs – will leave a residue on the board • Magnets – do not fit well – still falls down • Suggestion – try not to move the computer or device once it is set up

5. Calibration • Click calibrate • Make sure to touch the pen exactly in the middle of the x in the circle – otherwise the pen doesn’t calibrate properly • Whether you like it or not the Mimio needs to be calibrated often

6. Other • Pen is spotty when writing – you must keep contact with pen and board while writing • Unable to calibrate – adjust the surface size for the Mimiodevice and verify that it is same size as the whiteboard surface • Do not expose Mimio device with direct sunlight • Some other electrical devices can interfere with your device • Do not place anything between the device and whiteboard • Don’t forget to update software • If all else fails – turn off all devices, uplug everything and begin again

7. Help • Mimio setup pdf • Mimio user guide pdf