EnfoFlipper FAQ Content

(1) How to create a profile?

Start by creating a name for the profile by clicking on the disclosure icon disclosure.png
Add a profile name and a valid IP address (eg. 168.192.0.1)
Ensure that the IP address is correct by selecting Test Connection. If it is correct, a success message will be displayed
Click Done to return to the setup session screen
You can have up to 4 custom goto slides. This will allow you to quickly jump to key slides in your deck to drive key messages in your presentation
Select if you want a vibration or the screen to flash when there is 15, 10, 5, 1 and 0 minute(s) left in your session
Select the amount of time your session will last. The maximum time allowed is 6 hours and 55 minutes
After the session has been setup, you can select Save Profile. You can save up to 3 profiles for fast setup in the future

(2) How to load a profile?

if you have a saved profile, you can click on the Load Profile button; if not, then see Creating a profile below
Select a saved profile from one of the 3 saved profile
You can make any adjustments required prior to starting the presentation
Go to '2. Execute' tab to start the selected session

(3) How to start a session?

Ensure that you have selected a valid wi-fi connection (either normal or ad-hoc network connection). If you need to setup an ad-hoc wi-fi connection, please refer to Ad-Hoc section in the help section
Ensure that EnfoServer is started and is ready to accept connections. If you need to setup EnfoServer, please refer to Server section in the help section.
Ensure that Microsoft PowerPoint 2003 or greater is started and the slide presentation is opened in Microsoft PowerPoint 2003 or greater

Ensure that wi-fi is enabled and you have selected a wi-fi connection (either normal or ad-hoc). If you need to setup an ad-hoc wi-fi connection on your iPhone or iPod Touch, please refer to Ad-Hoc section in the help section

In EnfoFlipper, ensure that you can load a session profile with a valid connection that connects to the IP address shown in EnfoServer window on your laptop or desktop

To start a session, simply select the Start Timer button located on the Execute tab. Once the session is started, EnfoFlipper will start the presentation and the iPhone or iPod Touch will vibrate and the start session icon will be shown
To pause the timer, simply double tap on the Stop Timer. To un-pause, simply double-tap again. You will be prompted to start from the current slide or from the beginning

(6) How to set up a ad-hoc network on your iPhone or iPod Touch?

Go to setting and select Wi-Fi
Go into the wi-fi network setting page. Ensure that wi-fi is turned on
Click on Other
Enter a name for the connection
Set the Security to WEP
Enter in a common password. Note that you will use this same password for the network configuration on your laptop or desktop
Select Join
Still on the iPhone or iPod Touch wi-fi connection page, select blue disclosure icon on the connection
In the connection setting page, select Static and enter in an IP address that is one less then the IP address of the one you entered for your laptop or desktop

o eg. If you entered 192.168.0.2 on your laptop or desktop, then enter 192.168.0.1 for your IP address on this page

Enter 255.255.255.0 for the Subnet Mask or the same subnet mask that you entered for the connection on your laptop or desktop
Once complete, go back to the wi-fi connection page
If successful, you will see a check mark by the connection and your laptop or desktop will show a valid connection

(4) How to setup EnfoServer?

First, start your network connection that you wish to use and ensure that EnfoFlipper is connected to your laptop or desktop. In most cases, this would be the ad-hoc network connection between your laptop or desktop and your iPhone or iPod Touch
Then simply start EnfoServer on your laptop or desktop by clicking to the EnfoServer application shortcut on your laptop or desktop
EnfoServer will start in a terminal window and will display the IP address of the laptop or desktop
Launch Microsoft PowerPoint 2003 or greater on your laptop or desktop
Open the presentation in Microsoft PowerPoint 2003 or greater
At this point, if EnfoFlipper is correctly connected to EnfoServer, your will see periodic heart beat messages in the EnfoServer terminal window

(5) How to set up an ad-hoc network on your laptop or desktop?

If necessary, install a wireless network adapter
Switching to Windows Classic Mode is preferred
Click Start menu, and then click Control Panel
Then click Network Connections
Right-click your wireless network connection and then click Properties
In the Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box, click the Wireless Networks tab
On the Wireless Networks tab, under Preferred networks, click Add
In the Wireless network properties dialog box, on the Association tab, type the name of your ad hoc wireless network in Network name (SSID) box. For example, you could name your wireless network connection "My Adhoc Network"
Clear the "The key is provided for me automatically" check box and select the "This is a computer-to-computer (ad hoc) network" check box
Create a 5-digit password and type it in both the Network key and Confirm network key boxes. For the best security, include letters, numbers, and punctuation. Then click OK
Click the General tab. In the "This connection uses the following items:", scroll through the list and select "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)"
Select Properties.
On the General tab, enable "Use the following IP address:" and enter the following:

Then click OK
Click OK again to save your changes
Click on the network connect icon in the tray area
Right-click on the wireless connection in the Network Connections dialog and select Properties
In the Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog, select the Advanced tab
In the Internet Connection Sharing section, ensure that "Allow other network users to connect through this computer's Internet connection" option is checked
From the Home networking connection drop-down list, ensure that the Local Area Connection item is selected

(6) How to set up a ad-hoc network on your iPhone or iPod Touch?