Vocera Smartbadge User Manual

Vocera Smartbadge Features and Functions
Quick Reference Guide
V5000 2019 Firmware 5.0.2
Overview of the Smartbadge:
Call Button – Summon the Vocera Genie and end voice
communications
DND – Places you in Do Not Disturb mode and places calls on hold
Volume Up and Down – Adjust call and non-urgent alert tone
volumes, wakes up screen for viewing
Panic Button – Places an emergency call to specified emergency
group if configured for your facility
The battery latch is located on the back of the
Smartbadge.
Inserting the battery powers on the Smartbadge
device.
Voice Log In
• Touch the call button until you feel a slight vibration wait for the
Vocera Genie to say, “Say or spell your first and last name”, say
you first and last name
*Note: Finger must be bare or with only a light glove to operate
the sensor button. Thick gloves prevent activation
Voice Log Out
• Touch the call button until you feel a slight vibration, wait for the
genie to say, “Vocera”, then say “Log Out” or “Log me out”
Screen Log Out
• Swipe up from the bottom of the Home screen to access the
Settings screen, tap ‘Log Out’
Overview of the Screen
• Time, Volume, Network connection, Battery
status, and Availability appear at the top of the
screen
The Screen Layers:
Home Screen
• Displays view of all Calls, Messages, Alerts, and Alarms
Directory Screen
• Access and view favorite users and groups
• Assign Individuals and Groups as favorites
Settings Screen
• Displays account details and Smartbadge settings
• Set DND status and Log Out option
Screen Filtering Menus
• Each screen layer has its own filter and menu options
• Tap the chevron located at the top of the screen to reveal the filter
options for each screen – close the menu by tapping the chevron
again
Hint: Start to
swipe at the “V”
slightly above
the screen

Vocera Smartbadge Specifications

General

Voice Recognition	Yes
Connectivity	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Microphone	Yes
Speaker	Yes
Operating Temperature	32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
Supported Networks	Wi-Fi
Battery Type	Lithium-ion

Summary

Vocera Smartbadge Overview

Call Button Function

Summon the Vocera Genie and end voice communications.

Do Not Disturb (DND) Mode

Places calls on hold and activates Do Not Disturb mode.

Volume Adjustment

Adjusts call and alert tone volumes, wakes up the screen.

Panic Button Function

Initiates an emergency call to a specified group.

Voice Log In Process

Log in using voice commands by saying your name.

Voice Log Out Process

Log out of the Vocera Genie using voice commands.

Screen Log Out Process

Log out via the settings screen by swiping up.

Smartbadge Screen Details

Status Bar Information

Displays time, volume, network, battery, and availability.

Smartbadge Screen Layers

Describes the different layers: Home, Directory, and Settings.

Home Screen Functionality

Displays calls, messages, alerts, and alarms.

Directory Screen Functionality

Access and view favorite users, groups, and assign favorites.

Settings Screen Functionality

Displays account details, settings, and DND status.

Screen Filtering Menus

Filter options are accessed via the chevron icon on each screen.

Placing Calls

Placing Calls via Vocera Genie

Place calls using voice commands with the Vocera Genie.

Placing Calls via Contacts Screen

Initiate calls directly from the contacts screen.

Search Functionality

Search the directory for users and groups by name.

Creating Favorites

Flag contacts and groups as favorites for quick access.

Handset Mode Activation

Switch to handset mode for private calls.

Messaging and Chat

Starting a Chat

Initiate a chat from the Home or Directory screen.

Sending Priority Messages

Use the exclamation point to set message priority.

Responding to Incoming Chats

View, reply, or call back from incoming message notifications.

Navigating Message Screens

Swipe to close or tap to return to active call/message.