Slideshow Remote FAQ

Can I install Slideshow Remote on several devices?

• Yes, as long as you use same iTunes user account and download same application you won't be charged twice.
• Caution: Slideshow Remote (paid app) and Slideshow Remote Lite (with in-app purchase) are not the same app and will be charged separately.
• Read this article for more information: support.apple.com/kb/HT2519

How to delete a downloaded document

• Display Open menu (on iPad) or tab (on iPhone)
• Tap Edit button and tap Delete button beside obsolete document
• You can also swipe on document title (without using Edit button)

Changing slides is slow

• The normal delay is 1 to 3 seconds.
• This delay includes half a second to let PowerPoint change the slide.
• External display and iPad full screen requires HUGE data transfers.
• You can turn OFF the High resolution option in the settings.

My remote is not in sync with the slide show

• To refresh your device screen, swipe up or select reload command.
• This is normal with extended slide transitions and animations.
• If you see the next slide, the "Show next slide" setting may be on.
• You may also enable Auto-Refresh option.

I can not see my PowerPoint notes

• Slideshow Remote can show reader's notes if PowerPoint is the active application and is in full screen presentation mode.
• In design mode you can change the active slide but Slideshow Remote can not access reader's notes.

How to browse hyperlinks in PowerPoint slides

• Connect Slideshow Remote to Logic Sever for Windows.
• Open the "Controls" menu in Slideshow Remote.
• Select "Touchscreen" mouse mode.
• Tap the hyperlink in the slide area.
• The web browser will show up in front of PowerPoint.

How to browse hyperlinks in PowerPoint notes

• Open Internet Explorer, find your hyperlink in a page, select and copy the underlined text -or-
• Insert a text area in PowerPoint, insert an hyperlink into it and copy the new underlined text.
• Paste the link into the notes area at bottom of PowerPoint editor.
• Enable "Formatted Notes" in Slideshow Remote Pro.
• Tap the hyperlink in the notes area.
• The web page is displayed in the notes area.

I can not see my Open Office Impress notes

• You can control Open Office with Slideshow Remote but reader's notes are not supported.

I see black bars on each side of my slide

• If your monitor is a wide screen (16:9), simply open Logic Server settings and select the "Standard" screen resize mode.

I have multiple monitors

• If you have multiple monitors, simply open Logic Server settings and select the desired monitor to capture in the drop down list.

How to use annotation mode

• Open your presentaton in PowePoint and start fullscreen show.
• Open "Controls" menu and tap "Start Annotation".
• Draw on iPhone/iPad to annotate over PowerPoint slide.
• Tap "Erase Annotation" to clear drawings and display original slide.
• Tap "Stop Annotation" to retun to normal mode. You may have to scroll down the "Controls" menu to reach this command.

How to configure proxy server

• Your network administrator can create a PAC file.
• This allows Slideshow Remote to contact Logic Server directly.
• You can specify PAC URL in Settings > Wi-Fi > Your network > HTTP Proxy > Auto URL
• Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Proxy_auto-config#The_PAC_file