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Welcome to PrompterPal! Version 4

PrompterPal is a fully configurable teleprompter for iPad. PrompterPal can be used with an external monitor, controlled by

remote and can easily share files in a variety of fashions.

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Table of Contents

Interface ..................................................................................................................!3Titlebar ....................................................................................................................!4Controller ................................................................................................................!5Markers ...................................................................................................................!6Settings ...................................................................................................................!7! Prompter ......................................................................................................!7! File ...............................................................................................................!8! Appearance ................................................................................................. !9! Monitor .........................................................................................................!10Remote ...................................................................................................................!11! iOS Remote ..................................................................................................!13! Keyboard Remote ........................................................................................!17! Touch Tone Remote ...........................................................................!..........!18! Headphone Remote .....................................................................................!19! AirTurn Remote ...........................................................................................!20! Web Server Remote ....................................................................................!22Sharing Files ...........................................................................................................!23! iTunes File Sharing ......................................................................................!24! Emailing Files ...............................................................................................!25! iOS File Sharing ...........................................................................................!26! Web Server File Sharing ..............................................................................!27Revision History ......................................................................................................!30

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Interface

PrompterPal uses a very simple interface comprised of the main text content that will be scrolled, the controller, the titlebar and the settings.

The Main Text Content displays the scrolling text. The text can be edited when in Edit mode. In edit mode, touching the text will display the keyboard. Touching and dragging the main text will scroll the content and allow navigating through the text.

When not in edit mode, touching the screen will start and stop the scrolling of the text. Double-tapping the screen will display or hide the titlebar. Touching the status bar will make the main text scroll back to the top to restart.

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Titlebar

Controller

Settings

Main Text Content

Titlebar

The Titlebar displays information about the setup of PrompterPal as well as the name of the file that is currently loaded. If the timer is enabled for counting up or down, it is displayed in the left side of the titlebar. If remotes are enabled, the remote status will be displayed in the right side of the titlebar.

The Timer Control is only visible if a timer is enabled. Pressing this button will start and stop the timer. Double-tapping the button will reset the timer.

The Remote Indicator is displayed if remotes are enabled connected.

The Controller Button is used to show and hide the controller.

The Settings Button is used to show and hide the settings.

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Timer File Name Remote Controller Settings

Controller

The controller is used to control the scrolling of the main text content with intuitive controls like those found on most media players.

Press the Controller Button in the titlebar to show or hide the Controller.

From the Prompter settings it is possible to set the controller to the top or the bottom of the screen. The controller can also be set to hide automatically once scrolling begins.

Start Over - Scroll to beginning and reset the timer.

Rewind - Scroll up quickly while depressed.

Play / Pause - Start and stop text scrolling and initiate timer.

Fast Forward - Scroll down quickly while depressed.

Marker Control ! Left Arrow - Go to previous marker.! Marker Button - Display editable list of markers.! Right Arrow - Go to next marker.

Scroll Position Slider - Slider location corresponds to text scroll position. Left scroll position is the top of the text, right scroll position is the bottom of the text.

Speed Slider - Control the speed of the scrolling text. Left scroll position decreases scroll speed, right scroll position increases scroll speed.

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Start Over Rewind Play / Pause Fast Forward

Scroll Position Slider Speed Slider

Marker Control

Markers

Markers are locations in the prompter content that are remembered and later recalled. Marker controls are available on the controller, as well as on several remotes.

Marker ListThe Marker List is displayed by the marker button on the controller. The marker list displays markers in the currently loaded file.

Adding MarkersTo add a marker press the Add button (+) in the top left.

Removing MarkersSwiping marker in the list will display a Delete button. Or, press the Edit button to display the delete buttons for the items in the list.

Rearranging MarkersThe list of markers can be rearranged by pressing the Edit button to display allow rearranging. Use the tab on the right side of the marker item to move it to a new location in the list.

Loading a MarkerSelecting a marker from the list will scroll the prompter content to the location for the marker.

Editing a MarkerA marker has a location in the prompter content and a name. To adjust the marker location or change the name, press the detail disclosure button for the marker in the list.

Enter a title for the label the describes the content location.

To change the position of the marker to the current scroll position in the prompter content press the Update Position button.

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Settings

The features of PrompterPal are accessed in the Settings dialogs. The settings are divided into sections that are accessed from the settings menu. To show or hide the menu, press the Settings Button.

Prompter Settings

Scroll SpeedAdjust scroll speed using the slider. Slider to the right to increase speed, left to decrease speed.Range Slow: Use the Slow Range for content that requires slow speeds and fine speed adjustments.Range Fast: Use the Fast Range for content that requires fast speeds.

TimerA timer can be used to count up or down.Up: Use the Up option to start the counter from zero.Down: Use the Down option to select a time to count down from.

Count DownA Count Down can be displayed when scrolling starts. Enter the number of seconds to count down from.Keep On: The Keep On option will make the Count Down display each timer scrolling starts. Otherwise it is only displayed once.

GuideA guide can be displayed to assist in reading.Size: Adjust the number of lines the guide covers.Opacity: Adjusts the opacity of the guide.Color: Displays a color picker to set the color of the guide.

MirroringThe display on the device can be mirrored horizontally or vertically. When reflecting the surface of the device in a mirror, mirroring the display will allow the reflection to be oriented correctly.Vertically: Mirrors the display vertically.Horizontally: Mirrors the display horizontally.

Controller & Title BarThe controller and title bar can be displayed on the top or the bottom of the screen and set to hide when scrolling starts.

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File Settings

The File settings organize prompter files and provides access to file sharing methods.

Title: The title is the name of the file. Changing the title will change the name of the file.

Group: The group determines how the file is organized. Files in the same group are grouped together.

File List: The file list displays the list of files. Selecting a file from the list will load the file.

Search files.

Display a list of existing groups to choose from.

Add a new file.

Remove the current file the device permanently.

Share the loaded file using one of the file sharing methods.

Browse the documents directory to import files.

Copy the attributes from the selected file.

Paste the attributes into the selected file.

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Appearance

The Appearance settings provide a way to change the appearance of the prompter file.

Font: Press the Font button to choose from a list of available fonts. The name on the button indicates the currently selected font.

Bold: The Bold option will select the bold version of the selected font, if available.

Font Size: Adjust the font size by moving the slider to the left to decrease the font size, to the right to increase the font size.

Use the + and - buttons to increase and decrease the font size by a single size.

Text Alignment: Use the corresponding text alignment buttons to align the text to the left, center or right.

Text Color & Background Color: Press the colored button to display a color picker to select a color for the corresponding color.

Swap: Quickly changes the foreground or text color to the background color and the background color to the foreground color.

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External Monitor

External monitors can be used to display the prompter content. There are several connectors on the market to connect monitors to the dock connector of the device. Formats range from composite, DVI, HDMI, S-Video, VGA and more. It is also possible to use an AppleTV connected to a TV as a wireless external display.

Connecting an External Monitor

Connect with ConnectorSimply connect an external monitor to the device using a compatible connector and PrompterPal will automatically detect the display and enable the monitor settings.

Connect with AppleTVUse AirPlay to connect to the AppleTV and PrompterPal will automatically detect the AppleTV and enable the settings.

External Monitor Settings

To display the external monitor settings, press the Settings button in the titlebar and then the Monitor menu item.

Mirror Monitor - Mirroring the monitor will display the prompter content on the device, as well as the external monitor. Mirroring the display may reduce scrolling performance at higher speeds.

Output Follows Device - If the output follows device, the external monitor frame will be modified to fix the same aspect ratio as the device. Otherwise the frame on the device will be formatted to accommodate the external monitor aspect ration.

Mirror Vertical - If enabled the external monitor content will be flipped vertically. Useful if the display is reflected.

Mirror Horizontal - If enabled, the external monitor content will be flipped horizontally.

External Monitor Transform - The frame of the external monitor can be positioned and scaled to suite the monitor.

Enter values into the position and scale text boxes, or use the respective plus and minus buttons to incrementally adjust the transform.

Available Resolutions -The resolutions that are supported by the external monitor will be displayed in the resolutions picker. Selecting a resolution will reformat the video output for the selected resolution.

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Remote Settings

The Remote settings provide access to the various remotes that can be used.

Options: Displays options that pertain to several of the remotes.

iOS Remote: Use iOS devices such is the iPod touch, iPhone or iPad to control the prompter.

Blue Tooth Keyboard: Use a blue tooth keyboard that is paired with the device as a remote control.

Touch Tone Remote: Use remotes that operate using DTMF or touch tone signals like those used in phone systems.

Headphone Remote: Use a headphone remote, or other audio remote to control the prompter.

AirTurn: Use AirTurn blue tooth remotes to control the prompter.

Web Server Remote: Use a remote hosted by the device on the local network that can be accessed using web browsers.

Activating Remotes

To use a remote, select the remote from the list by pressing the image. The remote will be activated automatically and in some cases, the remote is ready to use.

Some remotes can be used together as long as they do not use the same communication method.

The Touch Tone remote and the Headphone remote can not be used at the same time since they both require audio services. The blue tooth keyboard and the AirTurn remote can not be used at the same time because they are both considered keyboards but treated differently.

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When a remote has been activated and is communicating, the remote icon will be displayed on the title bar.

Remote Options

There are a few options that pertain to several of the remotes and how they control the prompter. Access the remote settings by pressing the Options button in the remote dialog box.

Fast Forward & Rewind Speed: Determines the influence of remote fast forward and rewind signals. Moving the slider to the left decreases the amount of scroll, moving to the right increases the amount of scroll.

Shuffle Speed: Determines the influence of the shuffle features available on some remotes. Moving the slider to the left decreases the amount of scroll, moving to the right increases the amount of scroll.

Speed Increment: Determines the influence of the speed increase and decrease buttons on remotes. Moving the slider to the left will reduce the speed increment, the right will increase the speed increment.

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iOS Remote

An iPhone, iPod touch or iPad can be used as an iOS remote to control most prompter features.

PromptRemote is an iOS companion app for PrompterPal. The remote only works with PrompterPal. PromptRemote is available from the iTunes app store.

The same PromptRemote was added to PrompterPal to control other prompters and can be accessed by pressing the Remote button in the top left of the remote settings.

Display - Displays the file name, connection status and timer status.

Shuffle - Slide to the right to move forward, slide to the left to move backward.

Timer - Start / Stop timer control and timer reset buttons.

Speed Slider - Slide right to increase speed, slider left to decrease speed.

Speed Buttons - Incremental increase and decrease of speed.

Play / Pause Button - Start and stop the scrolling of the text.

Fast Forward & Rewind - Quickly move forward and backward.

Scroll Position - Slide left to move up, slide right to move down.

Marker Buttons - Skip to previous or next marker. Hold to display a list of markers.

Restart Button - Scroll the beginning and reset timer.

Settings Button - Display the settings for the remote.

Scrolling Text - Displays the scrolling text from the prompter.

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Connecting Devices

In order to use an iOS remote with the prompter, they must be connect together in the same remote session.

iOS Remotes can use blue tooth or wifi. The selection is done automatically by the devices. There is no way to choose which technology to use. In order to ensure the either blue tooth or wifi is used, the other technology must be turned off. To ensure that wifi is used, turn off blue tooth. To ensure that blue tooth is used, turn off wifi.

For devices to connect, they must be part of the same session. A session must be started on one device and joined by other devices.

1. Open the remote settings by pressing the Settings button on the title bar, the Remote menu item and then the iOS Remote option.

2. Press the Host iOS Group button.3. On additional prompters or a remote, press the Join iOS Group button.4. On each device that is joining the session, select the hosting device from the list of

iOS remotes.5. When the list of iOS Remotes displays all connected devices with a green circle,

indicating connection, the remote is ready to be used.

Remote Settings

iOS Remotes have a couple of settings that can affect the functionality of the remote. To display the settings, press the Settings button.

Remote Heartbeat - The heartbeat determines how often the remote requests an update from the host prompter. The update contains information about the state of the prompter including the scroll position, play status, speed, counter progress and more. If a heart beat is not required, enter a zero for this value.

Depending on the integrity of the communication between the devices, too fast of updates can flood the communication and between the devices and signals may be delayed or missed completely.

Sound - Enable or disable the sound. If enabled, controls will play a subtle click when used.

Scroll Slider, Speed Slider, Shuffle, Basic Controls, Markers, Timer Controls, Scrolling Text - These options enable and disable the respective remote controls. If a control is not used, it may be useful to disable to control to prevent accidental usage.

Remote Is Portrait - Allows a way to manually indicate the orientation of the remote prompter. When the remote prompter orientation is changed, this setting will change to reflect the orientation.

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PromptRemote Additional Settings

The PromptRemote app has a few options and settings unique to the PromptRemote app.

Show Remote Group - Displays the list of connected devices and options to host or join an iOS group.

Files - Displays a list of files that have been loaded on the remote app. Once files have been transferred to the remote, they can be loaded on the prompter device remotely.

iOS File Sharing - Provides a way to share files between iOS devices. Formatted files can be sent directly to iOS devices. For more information on iOS File Sharing, see iOS File Sharing.

Browse Web Server - Used to browse a web server hosted by a prompter. Formatted files can be downloaded to the remote, or the entire database can be downloaded and all files will be available in the Files dialog. For more information on browsing a web server see Web Server File Sharing.

Using Scrolling Text

Using the scrolling text on the remote provides a way for the remote to display the scrolling text as it appears on the prompter. A single tap on the scrolling text will control the playback in the same way it does on the prompter. Scrolling the text will scroll the text on the prompter.

The communication technology used to communicate with the devices is not adequate to send files. It is necessary to use one of the file sharing methods to transfer files to the remote.

To send a single file to the remote use the iOS File Sharing. To send all files to the remote, use the Browse Web Server option and download all files. The files will then be available in the list of files.

The scrolling text must be enabled in the settings in order for the text to appear on the remote.

Blue Tooth vs Wifi

Since the communication technology will automatically select blue tooth or wifi, it is generally not necessary to worry about how the devices are connected. It is sometimes necessary to ensure that a specific technology is used.

Blue Tooth - A good solution when there is no wifi network available and a short distance between remote and prompter.

Wifi - A good solution when a viable local wifi network is available and more distance is required between the remote and prompter.

Trouble Shooting

Can Not Connect Devices! Host does not appear in list of devices to join

Be sure all devices are on the same network, have wifi and/or blue tooth enabled.Try reseting devices, perhaps an antenna problem.

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Try disabling one communication method to force the use of the other. For example, turn off blue tooth to see if wifi connection will connect, or turn off wifi to see if blue tooth will connect.

Remote is not Responsive! Devices are connected but not communicating adequately

Try connecting with a different method. Try connecting with blue tooth if using wifi and visa versa. This may isolate the problem to one communication technology.Try reducing the heart beat rate.Try a different network.Try adhoc network. If the local network is not communicating adequately, creating an adhoc network to join may improve performance.

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Blue Tooth Keyboard RemoteA Blue Tooth Keyboard can be used to control several prompter features.

The keyboard must already be successfully paired with the device. For information about pairing a keyboard with the device, consult the manual that came with your keyboard.

Activating Keyboard Remote

If the keyboard is paired with the device, simply opening the Keyboard Remote Settings will start the remote.

Editing Text

The keyboard remote is automatically disabled if text is edited on the device. This includes any text entry in the app. A message will be displayed that the keyboard remote is disabled. To use the keyboard as a remote again, it must be reactivated.

Activating / Deactivating

Use the Activate / Deactivate button at the top of the keyboard remote settings to start and stop the keyboard as a remote.

Can’t Connect To Keyboard Remote

If pressing the Activate button does not connect to the keyboard and a message is displayed, be sure the keyboard is powered on and paired with the device.

Configuring Keyboard

Most keyboard keys can be used to control most prompter features. To assign a key to a function, press the button with the function to change, then press the key on the keyboard to use as the control key. The character will be displayed in the list next to the button.

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Touch Tone Remote Control

Remote controls that use touch tone or DTMF (dual-tone multi0-frequency) signals can be used as a wired remote using the headphone jack.

Activating Touch Tone Remote

Simply opening the touch tone remote settings will start the remote feature.

Configuring Touch Tone Remote

There are 16 tone combinations that can be assigned to control prompter functions. These are the digits 1-9, 0, #, * and the characters A-D.

To assign a tone combination to a function, press the button with the control tone to change. A list of functions will be displayed, select the function to use for the tone combination.

When connected and activated, pressing a button on the touch tone remote will highlight the corresponding button.

Note: The touch tone remote feature can not be used at the same time as the headphone remote control.

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Headphone Remote Control

iPod audio remote controls can be used as wired remote controls. The Apple inline headphone remote can be used, as can third party remotes that connect through the dock connector.

Activating Headphone or Audio Remote

Simply opening the headphone remote settings will start the remote feature.

The controls are indicated as they apply to the headphone remote.

1 click = Play / Pause2 click = Fast Forward3 click = Rewind2 click + hold = Increase Speed3 click + hold = Decrease Speed

Note: The headphone remote can not be used at the same time as the touch tone remote.

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AirTurn Remote Control

AirTurn remotes are available from www.airturn.com.

AirTurn remotes are blue tooth devices that operate similar to a blue tooth keyboard. There are several models available offering different numbers of switches typically in the form of foot pedals.

Activating AirTurn Remote Control

Before an AirTurn device can be used, it must be paired with the device. To pair the AirTurn with your device, following the instructions that came with the AirTurn.

Simply opening the AirTurn remote settings will attempt to connect to the AirTurn device.

Starting and Stoping AirTurn

An AirTurn device can be started and stopped within the AirTurn settings. If the AirTurn is connected, the Stop AirTurn button will ignore AirTurn commands. If the AirTurn is not connected, the Start AirTurn button will attempt to connect to the AirTurn.

Editing Text

Since the AirTurn functions on the same principles as a keyboard, the AIrTurn must be disabled on the device to enter text. Use the red button on the device to disable the remote and allow the onscreen keyboard to appear. To use the remote again, press the red button again.

Configuring AirTurn Remote

Six pedals can be configured in the AirTurn settings. Depending on the number of pedals on the device, they can be assigned to various prompter functions.

To change the function for a port, press the port button and select the function from the list.

When the AirTurn is connected, pressing a pedal will highlight the port button for that port. This can be useful in determining what port is connect where.

AirTurn Mode

Be sure the AirTurn is in iPad mode. To ensure iPad mode, refer to the instructions that came with the AirTurn.

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More Information

More information on AirTurn devices can be found on their website http://www.airturn.com. The website can be accessed from the AirTurn settings by pressing the AirTurn button in the top right corner.

Notes

AirTurn remotes can not be used at the same time as blue tooth keyboard remotes.

Trouble Shooting

If the AirTurn remote is not working properly, check the following:

Ensure AirTurn is in iPad mode, see AirTurn instructions for more information on changing modes.

Ensure AirTurn is paired with the device, see AirTurn instructions for more information on pairing with devices.

Ensure that the AirTurn has not been disabled using the red button to allow entering text.

Ensure that there is not a blue tooth keyboard connected.

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Web Server Remote

The Web Server Remote is a web page that is hosted from the device on the local network that can be accessed by computers using a web browser. The web page contains a remote similar to the iOS remote.

Activating Web Server Remote

Simply opening the Web Server Remote settings will activate the web server browser. Once the ip address and port have been acquired, the remote can be used.

The remote web server will remain active until the app closes, or the Stop Remote button is pressed.

Connecting to the Web Server Remote

Once the remote has been created on the local network, enter the address for the remote into the address bar of a web browser such as Safari.

In the screenshot, the address to enter into the web browser address would be “http://10.0.1.32:8080”. This represents the IP address of your device and the port number that can be connected to (8080).

The web browser remote has buttons similar to the iOS remote. For more information on button functions, refer to the iOS remote.

The Web Server remote also provides a list of files on the device and a list of markers for the currently loaded file.

To load a file on the device, select the file from the list and press the Load File button.

To go to a marker, choose the marker from the list of markers and press the Go button.

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File Sharing

There are several ways to share files between PrompterPal, remotes and computers.

Pressing the File Sharing button in the File Settings will display the file sharing methods.

iTunes Files SharingCopy files to the documents folder that can be accessed using iTunes.

EmailEmail files from PrompterPal and open files in PrompterPal from Mail or other apps.

iOS File SharingSend files directly between devices using PrompterPal and PromptRemote.

Web Server File SharingCreate a web page that can be accessed from other devices on the network.

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iTunes File Sharing

Every app has a documents folder and many apps can make that folder available from iTunes.

Copying Files to PrompterPal

1. Connect the device to the computer.2. Open iTunes and select the device from the list of devices.3. Select the Apps Tab and scroll to the File Sharing Section (if needed)4. Select PrompterPal from the list of apps.5. Copy files to the Documents folder.6. Open PrompterPal and the File Settings.7. Press the Import button.8. Select the file from the list of files that was copied to the documents folder.

Copying Files from PrompterPal

1. Select the file in PrompterPal to copy to the documents folder.2. Press the Files Sharing button.3. Press the Copy to iTunes option.4. A dialog indicating the file was copied will be displayed.5. Follow steps to 1-4 from Copying Files to PrompterPal to access the documents

folder on a computer.6. Copy the file from the documents folder to your computer.

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Emailing Files

Files in PrompterPal can be emailed using the devices mail system. Files that appear in emails can be sent to PrompterPal.

For Email File Sharing to work, the device must be configured with an email account.

Emailing a File from PrompterPal

1. Open the File Settings and select the file to email.2. Press the File Sharing button.3. Press the Email File option.4. Select how to send the file, as an attachment or as the body of the email.5. Enter a recipient for the email.6. Modify the message content or the subject line as needed.7. Send the message.

Opening Files in PrompterPal from Email

1. Email a text file of UTF-8 encoding to an email account that can be accessed from the device.

2. On the device, open the Mail app and open the message sent to the device.3. Select the file attached to the email.4. Press the Open In... button.5. Select PrompterPal from the list of apps.

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iOS File Sharing

iOS File Sharing creates a connection between two devices to allow files to be sent directly. One device hosts a sharing session and other devices join that session. For iOS File Sharing to work, the devices must be connected to the same network.

Hosting a Session

1. On one device open the File settings and select the file to share.2. Press the File Sharing button.3. Select the iOS File Sharing option.4. The default session name is PrompterPal. Tap to change, if required.5. Press the Host a Session button.

Joining a Session

6. On another device, open the File settings.7. Press the File Sharing button.8. Select the iOS File Sharing option.9. Ensure that the session name is the same as being used on other devices.10. Press the Join a Session button.11. When the devices are connected, press the Send a File button on the device

containing the file to be shared.12. The file has been sent to the connected devices.

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Web Server File Sharing

A Web Server is a computer / software combination that delivers web content to the Internet. PrompterPal can become a web server and host a web page that can be accessed by computers on the same network.

Be sure that any devices involved in the file share are connected to the same network.

Note: The web server displays files that are available in the documents folder. Documents that were copied into the documents folder from iTunes or PrompterPal will be displayed. To copy a file into the documents folder from PrompterPal, use the iTunes File Sharing option.

Starting the Web Server

1. Open File settings by pressing the Settings button on the titlebar and then the File menu item.

2. Press the File Sharing button.3. Press the Start Web Server option.4. Wait until the device acquires its IP address.5. The web server is now active and the web page can be accessed from a web

browser using the IP address and port displayed in the dialog.

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Downloading Files with a Computer

1. Enter the IP address and port number from the web server dialog in PrompterPal into the address bar of a web browser on the same network.

2. Browse the list of files to download. Clicking a file will display the text file.3. Right-click the file to download and choose to download or save to disk.

Uploading Files with a Computer

1. Scroll down, if required, to show the File Upload options.2. Press the Choose File button.3. Select the file from your computer to upload.4. Press the Upload button.5. The file will be uploaded and displayed in PrompterPal.

Browse Server from PrompterPal or PromptRemote

A modified web browser is incorporated into PrompterPal to allow downloading files from other PrompterPal web servers.

1. Start the Web Server with the device to share files.2. Open the Web Server File Sharing dialog.3. Press the Browse Server button.4. Enter the IP address and port into the address bar in the web server browser.5. Press the Go button.6. Select the file from the list of files to download.

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Downloading All Files

The PrompterPalDB.dat file that exists in the documents folder contains all files within PrompterPal. This file can be backed up to a computer, or copied to other PrompterPals. It can also be downloaded using the Web Server Browser by another PrompterPal.

1. Start the Web Server on the device containing the files to share.2. Open the Web Server Browser on the device to download the files to.3. Enter the IP address and port into the address bar and press the Go button.4. Press the Get All button. (This has the same effect as selecting PrompterPalDB.dat

from the list of files.5. The database will be downloaded to PrompterPal and loaded.

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Revision History

PrompterPal

Version 31. Added list of updates and new features to the help file.2. Alphabetized fonts.3. Display loading message while loading files..4. Refresh Document folder button removed, files are automatically detected.5. File groups to categorize files.6. Search Files by name.7. Changed terminology for remote “Slave” to “Prompter”.8. Added Group Remote Mode to allow several PrompterPals to be controlled by a single remote or by

each other in prompter mode.9. Adjusted touch interaction with scrolling text. Better touch and double touch response.10. Added Peer-to-Peer File Sharing to send files directly to other PrompterPals.11. Added heartbeat for Single remote mode, was fixed to five seconds.12. Added app version number to the manual.13. Added a wait message to indicate a file is loading.14. Reduced the speed of the titlebar showing and hiding.

Version 3.11. Added horizontal mirroring capabilities.2. Various optimizations.3. Fixed bug in iOS 5 that prevented help chapter selection from working.4. Fixed bug that could crash color picker.5. Fixed bug that could crash HTTP server.6. Redesigned HTTP server page.7. Added link to PrompterPal manual on HTTP server page.8. Audio remote or headphone inline remote can be used.9. Adjusted monitor output to display on HD monitors better, including ability to adjust.

Version 3.1.11. Fixed a bug that would improperly display scroll content after keyboard disappears.

Version 3.1.21. Added ability to mirror horizontally and vertically.2. Added explicit file creation and editing instructions to the manual.3. Settings dialog does not flip horizontal and vertical when mirroring.

Version 41. Graphics Update - Slightly different style and appearance, ready for the Retina display!2. Feature Layout Change - The Settings are displayed differently and more organized and easy to use.3. Control Speed Slider - A Speed control slider was added to the controller, along side the scroll slider.4. The amount of space for the sliders can be changed using a third slider.5. Markers - Set location markers in a prompter file. Markers can be given names and easily navigated to

with a button press. Marker controls are added to remotes and the controller.6. Updated iOS File Sharing - Previously two buttons were used. Version 4 uses a graphical display

which is more intuitive and easy to use, making file sharing between devices easy.7. Updated Web Sharing - Updated Web Server to accommodate different devices accessing the page.

A mobile page is created for mobile devices. Fixed port number 8080.8. Web Sharing Browser - A custom Web Server Browser is provided to allow easy access to other

device's web servers allowing another way to share files directly between devices, either by downloading individual files, or the entire database.

9. File Support - Accepts any text file encoding the device supports instead of only UTF-8 and Mac OS Roman. We suggest using UTF-8 or another known compatible encoding.

10. Import File Button - A button is provided for importing from the documents folder.

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11. New Color Picker - A new more sophisticated color picker is used similar to popular paint programs.12. Keyboard Remote - The keyboard remote provides easier key select and marker control.13. iOS Remote - Onboard remote updated with new graphic style. Only provides best method to

connect devices for simplicity14. Touch Tone Remote - Allows any touch tone character to control any feature, previously had four fixed

buttons.15. AirTurn Remote - Now provides configurable control of AirTurn remote available from

www.airturn.com.16. Web Server Remote - New web server remote to control most features of prompter from any web

browser on the same network.17. Multiple Remotes - Use multiple remotes at the same time, so long as the remotes do not use the

same device capabilities.18. Monitor Out Display Follows Device - Allows the external display to be formatted to match the display on the iPad, or visa versa. Device Mirroring Reformatted - Mirroring on the device utilizes as much of the screen as possible to maintain continuity with the external display. Display Mirroring - Flip or mirror the external display individually from the device display.HTML Style Help - New Help file in HTML format providing easier navigation through the help files.Various bug fixes and major optimizations.

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Version 31. Added Peer-to-Peer File Sharing to receive files directly from PrompterPal.2. Added Get File to download a file from a URL or a database from PrompterPal.3. Added scrolling text to remote.4. Added Group remote capability to control multiple PrompterPals at once.5. Added app version number to bottom right of settings screen.

Version 3.11. Fixed bug that could crash when joining P2P group.2. Fixed bug that could prevent files from appearing right after downloading.3. Fixed bug that could scramble interface after settings close.4. Better transitions between orientations.

Version 41. Complete redesign of remote.2. Removed One to One mode.3. New interface for iOS File Sharing4. Ability to browse web server on other device to download files and database.5. Added marker control.6. Added ability to load files remotely.7. Added timer progress on remote.

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