Present to Montage using Windows or Mac

Sharing your computer screen is the same for both Windows and MacOS. Simply follow the on-screen instructions:

1. Go to displaynote.com/join and download the DisplayNote app for Windows or Mac.
2. Enter the session ID shown on the Montage home screen.
3. Enter your name.
4. Press connect.
5. If you are the first person to connect, press Share my screen.

YouTube Window guide for Windows

Additional options

6-digit ID versus 10-digit session ID

A 6-digit session ID means that Montage is connected to the internet, allowing a connection across any network. A 10-digit session ID means Montage will allow local connections only. Read more here. (link to related article). 

Pausing a stream

To pause your stream, click the pause icon. This will hide a user’s stream and notify other users that the stream is paused.

Annotating over a stream

Additional to presenting from your Windows device to a Montage receiver, you can emphasize or add context to the stream by annotating on top of the content.

1. While you are sharing your screen, tap on the menu button at the top.
2. Select the pen tool.
3. Annotate
4. Tap on the eraser icon to erase part of the annotation.
5. Tap on the trash can icon to clear all drawings.

Taking a screenshot when presenting

1. While sharing your screen, tap on the camera icon.
2. A png of your capture will now be available in shared items.