Solstice Pod User Manual

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Solstice Pod Demo Guide
The Solstice Pod connects to a meeting-room display and leverages existing WiFi/Ethernet networks to facilitate wireless
content sharing and collaboration. This document provides technology managers with instructions for evaluating one or
more Pods.
Looking for Something Else?
• Quickly deploy a single Pod: For more information on how to quickly deploy a single Pod, see our Pod Quickstart
Guide.
• Using Solstice: If you are looking for information on how to use Solstice to share content and collaborate, please go
to our Solstice User Guide.
• Deploying on a Managed Network: For information on how to deploy Solstice on a managed IT network, see our
Network Deployment Guide.
• Security Guidelines: For information on deploying Solstice in a security-conscious environment, please refer to the
Solstice Pod Baseline Security Standard (BSS) document.
• Pod Admin Guide: For a detailed list of configuration options and other reference information, see our Pod Admin
Reference Guide.
Table of Contents
Demo the Solstice Pod
Step 1: Unpack your Pod
Step 2: Connect the Pod to a Network (optional)
Step 3: Install the Free Solstice User App
Step 4: Connect to the Pod
Step 5: Share Content from your Solstice App
Step 6: Control your Posts
Step 7: Try out Moderator Mode
Step 8: Try out Solstice Ink
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Solstice Pod Demo Guide
Updated March 25
th
, 2019

Solstice Pod Specifications

General

Model	Solstice Pod
Wireless Collaboration	Yes
Wireless Standards	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Video Output	HDMI
Maximum Resolution	3840 x 2160
Function	Wireless display and collaboration
Ethernet	Yes
Connectivity	HDMI
Resolution Support	Up to 4K
Operating System Compatibility	Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Security Protocols	WPA2, AES encryption
Compatibility	Various displays and projectors with HDMI input

Summary

Introduction to the Solstice Collaboration System

The Solstice Pod

Details the Solstice Pod's integration of software and hardware for wireless content sharing.

Solstice Gen3 Pod Hardware Ports

Illustrates and lists the physical connection ports available on the Solstice Gen3 Pod hardware.

The Solstice Display

Defines the Solstice display and its role in wireless content sharing.

Welcome Screen

Describes the information presented on the display when no collaboration session is active.

Solstice Display Menu

Display Menu Options

Explains options like Access Control, Lock, Disconnect All Users, and System Configure.

Solstice User App

Details how end users connect to a Solstice display using the Solstice user app.

Demo the Solstice Pod

Step 1: Unpack your Pod

Provides instructions for unpacking the Solstice Pod and connecting it for initial power-up.

Step 2: Connect the Pod to a Network

Guides on connecting the Solstice Pod to a network via Ethernet or its WAP.

Step 3: Install the Free Solstice User App

Instructions for downloading and installing the Solstice user app on end-user devices.

How to Download the Solstice App from the Pod

Details the process of downloading the Solstice app directly from the Pod's welcome screen.

Step 4: Connect the Solstice User App to the Pod

Guides users on connecting their device's Solstice app to the Solstice Pod display.

Step 5: Share Content from your Solstice App

Explains various methods for sharing content like desktop, app window, and media files.

Step 6: Control your Posts

Details how users can manage shared content layout, order, and individual posts.

Step 7: Try out Moderator Mode

Explains how to enable moderator mode to approve or reject user connections and content.

Step 8: Try out Solstice Ink

Describes the Solstice Ink feature for highlighting and marking up content using a smartphone.