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Using a remote with Impress
From NeoWiki
Presenters often desire to use some sort of remote-control device to advance slides or perform other functions while giving their talks. Unfortunately, the underlying OpenOffice.org code knows nothing about the Apple Remote that comes with newer Macs. However, a number of other remote-control solutions exist that do work with NeoOffice.
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Compatible Devices
- Bluetooth phone when using Salling Clicker (see below)
- Keyspan Presentation Remote Pro ($79)
- Wireless Presenter with Laser Pointer ($55.99)
- although the link doesn't mention it, according to what Kensington says, this presenter is compatible with Mac OS X 10.4 and above
- Apple Remote when using iRed Lite, Remote Buddy, or NeoRemote (see below)
N.B. The Kensington Pocket Presenter Wireless Laser previously recommended on this page doesn't work in Mac OS X 10.5 and 10.5.1 Leopard (it causes a kernel panic). The problem was resolved starting with Mac OS X 10.5.2.
Compatible Software
- Salling Clicker ($23.95)
- iRed Lite (in beta; contact the author for Impress additions)
- Remote Buddy ($12/€19.99)
- NeoRemote (free)
Configuration Tips
References
- trinity thread listing various options
- trinity post from reporting success using Salling Clicker with Impress in NeoOffice/J 1.1
