Navigating the RX Board "Global Navigation Bar"

This guide provides essential insights into effectively using the Global Navigation Bar, enhancing your experience with the RX board.

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Global Navigation Bar Overview

The global navigation bar stays in place along the bottom of the display. It will automatically hide when needed and allow you to switch seamlessly between applications.

Swipe up from the bottom to access any application.

When you are done using an application, press the home button to get back to the main display board. If it doesn't work at first, you may need to press firmly down on the button.

To help you navigate as you learn your new RX board, the Tech Services department has designed a custom wallpaper screen with labels on each icon.

We will briefly explain each of these icons in the space below. There will be more comprehensive explanations for the more complex applications in additional support documents.

The Whiteboard

Open the whiteboard app by swiping the blue icon on the home screen

A whiteboard will appear with a set of moveable tools

The "Pen & Finger" tool will allow you to write on the board. For more information on the other tools, you can visit our whiteboard guides.

SMART Mirror

Open the SMART Mirror app by swiping the icon on the home screen

SMART Mirror allows you to project your device from anywhere in the room. It also lets students share their Chromebook screens with you as the moderator.

Google Chrome

Open the Google Chrome app by swiping the icon on the home screen

Using Google Chrome browser will allow you to annotate directly on websites, sync your Chrome browser, access your saved bookmarks and more!

Files Library

Open the Files Library app by swiping the icon on the home screen

The Files Library is where all the files on the board are saved. The Files Library contains Public files, My files, and access to Lumio files when the user is signed in.

Back

Tap the Back icon to easily navigate to previous lesson content or files, making it easy to find what you need.

Home

Tap the Home icon to navigate back to the main home screen at any time.

Recents/Split Screen

Tap the Recents button to view a list of recently opened apps and switch between open content or apps quickly.

You can also tap this icon to enable split screen mode. Split Screen Mode provides you with the ability to open multiple files side-by-side.

Apps Drawer

Tap the Apps Drawer icon to install and manage apps

When opened, the apps drawer displays your installed applications in alphabetical order

Input

Tap the Input icon to view connected devices, such as your laptop or Chromebook.

A green dot and green text indicates that the input is connected and has signal

SMART Tools & Utilities

Tap the SMART Tools icon to quickly and easily add interactive elements to the SMART boards

These tools float on "top" of the other board applications and can be seen regardless of what is being displayed on the screen

SMART Sign-in

NOTE: It is *Extremely Important* that you follow the specific guidance the *first* time you sign-in to each SMART board. After that, the process will be streamlined.

Tap the SMART Sign-in icon to sign into the board with your own personal credentials.

Signing in to your SMART display enhances your classroom experience without connecting your computer, providing you access to your custom set-up every time.

You have the option to login using the QR Code or by logging in via the SMART website using your district-issued device. See more specific login guidance in our SMART Sign-in guides.