Using MARGI Mirror with an External Keyboard
Since MARGI Mirror essentially provides a display function, a natural evolution is to attach an external keyboard and create a “PC-Like” environment. The likely first application is word processing.
To use your handheld, Presenter-to-Go card with MARGI Mirror applet and display, an external keyboard and a word processing application (such as Dataviz Word-to-GoTM) in a PC configuration, follow the steps below:
1.Turn on your handheld
2.Install Presenter-to-Go module, connect power and connect to a monitor or projector
3.“Enable” MARGI Mirror application and choose settings
4.“Enable” keyboard software
5.Open word processing application. As you type, you will be able to see your work in real-time.
Notice: MARGI does not guarantee operation with all combinations of keyboard software and application software. Known working combinations are posted at http://www.margi.com/.
12. Troubleshooting
Frequently Asked Questions
QDoes Presenter-to-Go work with all Palm models?
AThe Presenter-to-Go SD Card/Cable is compatible with all SD-enabled Palm handhelds
QDoes Presenter-to-Go work with all Sony CLIE models?
AThe Presenter-to-Go Memory Stick Card/Cable is compatible with all MS-enabled CLIE handhelds
QOn which operating systems will the Presenter-to-Go PC software work?
A The Presenter-to-Go PC software may be used on PCs running Win 98, Win 98SE, Win ME, Win 2000, Win XP, Win NT4 and Mac OS 8.5 thru 9.2.
QHow much memory space do slide presentations take?
AThat depends on the complexity of the slide. The Presenter-to-Go PC software is optimized for use with presentations that are mainly text and charts or graphs. Presentations of this nature should compress by about 65% or more. Presentations that contain photographic images, especially jpeg images that cover more than 60% of the slide area, may actually convert to a .pdb file that is larger than the original .ppt file. This is due to the nature of the conversion process, which was developed to function within the limitations of the Palm processor. Keep in mind that presentations may be stored in the Palm's memory or a flash memory module. Also, if at all possible, do not use textured backgrounds or gradients. Instead use solid or simple backgrounds. Recommended PowerPoint templates include; Capsules, Straight Edge, Blends, Dad's Tie, Blueprint and Ribbons.
