Version 2.

3 Quick Start Guide

Rev. Date 9/12/2013

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Contents

Welcome to ProtoSphere ................................................................................................................................ 2

Getting to Know the ProtoSphere Interface ................................................................................................ 2

Avatars ................................................................................................................................................................ 3

Walking Around ................................................................................................................................................. 3

Views .................................................................................................................................................................... 3

Getting Around .................................................................................................................................................. 4

Interactive Objects ........................................................................................................................................... 4

Communicating with Voice Audio ................................................................................................................ 5

Private Voice Zones .......................................................................................................................................... 5

Communicating with Text Messages............................................................................................................. 6

Media Boards ..................................................................................................................................................... 6

SharePoint Boards ............................................................................................................................................. 7

Action Bar ........................................................................................................................................................... 7

Schedule a Meeting with Microsoft Outlook ............................................................................................. 10

Keyboard Shortcuts and Controls ................................................................................................................ 11

Additional Resources ...................................................................................................................................... 12

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Welcome to ProtoSphere

ProtoSphere is a 3D virtual immersive environment where people can interact with each other
through the use of instant messaging and voice chat, share applications and documents, hold
meetings and collaborative sessions, and even facilitate training events.

Getting to Know the ProtoSphere Interface

L
A
K

C
D
H
E F G

ProtoSphere’s Application Window

A. Menu bar B. 3D window C. Action bar D. Current location E. Lync presence F. Message center
G. Audio controls H. Network connectivity monitor I. Conversation area J. People lists
K. Bookmark location L. Teleport jump menu

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Avatars

In ProtoSphere, avatars are virtual representations of real people. Everyone has their own avatar
and can customize it to their liking.

Walking Around

You can get your avatar to walk around a location by using either of two sets of keys on your
keyboard: W A S D or your Arrow keys.

Views

When you first enter ProtoSphere you will see an over-the-shoulder

perspective of your avatar. You can toggle between this and a 1st
person view by hitting the V key on your keyboard.

To look around the environment, move your mouse around while

holding down the right-click button.

You can get a closer look at content by clicking the surfaces of

Media Boards and SharePoint Boards.

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Getting Around

ProtoSphere is made up of locations that are representative of familiar spaces such as

conference rooms, training rooms, breakout areas, lecture halls, and theatres.

Jumping from one location to another is referred to as “teleporting.”

If you know the name of the location where you want to go, you can type it into the Teleport to
jump menu.

Alternatively, you can browse for the location by going to Locations > Browse.

Interactive Objects

Interactive objects appear throughout the environment, allowing you to

click on them to perform various actions.

The most common interactive objects found in ProtoSphere are chairs.

You can sit down in chairs simply by clicking on them. To stand back up,
use your keyboard’s arrow keys.

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Communicating with Voice Audio

Each location in ProtoSphere is its own voice conference. When speaking into your microphone,
any other person in the same location as you will hear what you have to say.

If you do not want to be heard, mute your microphone by clicking the mic
icon in the audio controls area at the bottom of the application or by hitting
CTRL + M key on your keyboard.

For the best audio experience, a USB headset with a microphone is

recommended.

Private Voice Zones

Private Voice zones appear throughout the environment and are designated by the colored
circles on the floor.

When you enter one of these zones, you can have a private voice conversation with anyone
else who is within that same circular area.

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Communicating with Text Messages

Each location has its own Group Conversation window, allowing

for IM conversations to take place among everyone present.

To send a message to others in your location, enter your text into

the input field and hit Enter on your keyboard. You can also click
the Send icon.

You can start a private IM conversation with someone by double-

clicking on their name in the Participants list.

Media Boards

Media Boards appear throughout the environment and can be used for:

 presentations
 agendas
 announcements
 application sharing
 note-taking
 navigation signage
 linking to URLs
 video playback
 branding and personalization
 showing web pages

Options for adding content to Media Boards appear in the

action bar and are also available on the surface’s right-click menu.

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SharePoint Boards

SharePoint Boards allow you to view, edit, or add

documents to pre-configured SharePoint Document
Libraries.

To view a document from a SharePoint Board, right-click

on the document title and choose the View/Edit option.

Use the buttons in the action bar for other tasks such as
uploading a file, sorting views, or searching for a specific
document.

Action Bar

The ProtoSphere Action Bar appears at the bottom of the 3D window and contains a set of
context sensitive controls that allow you to perform various functions depending on what you
have selected.

These include things such as…

Controlling your avatar:

A B C D E F G H I
A. Customize your avatar B. Play the ‘Wave’ expression B. Play the ‘Applaud’ expression
D. Play the ‘Thumbs Up’ expression E. Raise / lower avatar’s hand F. Displays a list of all Expressions
G. Switch to 1st person view H. Switch to 3rd person view I. Enable the laser pointer

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Adding/editing content on Media Boards:

A B C D E F G H I
A. Move backward through multiple slides B. Reset back to the first slide C. Move forward through
multiple slides D. Add text to a new slide E. Add content to a new slide F. Delete the current slide
G. Edit the current slide H. Clear all the slides I. Exit the zoom state

Appsharing on a Media Board:

A B
A. Share specific applications B. Share your entire desktop

Annotating on a slide of a Media Board:

A B C
A. Pen color selections B. Eraser C. Clear all annotations

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Remotely controlling a Media Board:

A B C D E F G
A. Move backward through multiple slides B. Reset back to the first slide C. Move forward through
multiple slides D. Zoom into the Media Board E. Changes the size of the inset F. Changes the
transparency of the inset G. Close out of the remote control

Working with a SharePoint Board:

A B C D E F G H I J
A. Page forward and back through the document list B. Configure the SharePoint Board
C. Select a different view or perform a search D. Navigate up a folder level E. Upload a new file
F. Refresh the display G. Sort by document name H. Sort by document date I. Sort by file type
J. Exit the zoom mode

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Schedule a Meeting with Microsoft Outlook

If you have the ProtoSphere Outlook

add-in installed, you can schedule a
ProtoSphere meeting directly from your
calendar.

Just click on the Virtual Meeting button

from your meeting invite window and
then use the configuration option to
choose your meeting’s location.

Only those individuals you invite to your meeting will be able to access the location at your
specified meeting time.

Please note: This feature may not be available in all deployments of ProtoSphere. Check with
your local administrator about obtaining the ProtoSphere Outlook add-in.

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Keyboard Shortcuts and Controls
Description Keyboard Commands
Mute / unmute your microphone CTRL + M
Mute / unmute your speaker audio CTRL + S
Walk forward W or Up Arrow
Walk backward S or Down Arrow
Turn left A or Left Arrow
Turn right D or Right Arrow
Spin around while seated in a chair A and D or Left and Right Arrows
Stand up out of a chair W and S or Up and Down Arrows
Toggle between first and third person views V
Agree Y
Applaud U
Cheer H
Chin Rub C
Disagree N
Laugh L
Look at Watch O
Point P
Point at hand I
Raise/Lower Hand R
Shrug G
Thumbs up T
Time out K
Wave E
Enable the laser pointer Spacebar
Turn on / off free camera CTRL + SHIFT + C
Turn on / off heads up display (HUD) information CTRL + SHIFT + F
Exit from a zoomed in state ESC
Exit from a Media Board remote control
Take back control during an appshare CTRL + ALT + SPACE
Stop the appshare CTRL + SHIFT + S
Navigate Media Board slides forward (when >
zoomed in – not supported when viewing SWF
content)
Navigate Media Board slides backward (when <
zoomed in – not supported when viewing SWF
content)

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Additional Resources

ProtoSphere 2.3 User Guide

ProtoSphere 2.3 Administrator Guide

End User Training Videos

Administrator Training Videos

ProtoSphere Support and Knowledgebase

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