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Expand Up @@ -19,7 +19,7 @@ The Display Language setting allows you to change the language of the Orb app in
3. Select your preferred language from the list.
4. The app will automatically update to reflect your chosen language.

<img src="../../images/orb-app/display-language.png" alt="Display Language" width=40% style="margin-left: 2em;">
<img src="../../images/orb-app/display-language-2.png" alt="Display Language" width=40% style="margin-left: 2em;">

# View-Only Mode
This explains the View-Only Mode setting found within the App Settings menu.
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1. Navigate to the App Settings menu by tapping the gear icon in the top right corner of the app.
2. Toggle on the "View-Only Mode" setting.
3. When engaging View-only Mode, you will be asked if you want to unlink the device from your account. If you want to free up the space on your account when using view-only mode, choose to unlink the device. Otherwise, decline the prompt to keep this device linked to your account.

<img src="../../images/orb-app/view-only.png" alt="Display Language" width=40% style="margin-left: 2em;">
<img src="../../images/orb-app/view-only-2.png" alt="View Only" width=40% style="margin-left: 2em;">

<img src="../../images/orb-app/view-only-unlink-device.png" alt="View Only Unlink Device" width=40% style="margin-left: 2em;">

# Start in background (Desktop only)
This explains the Start in Background setting found within the App Settings menu on macOS and Windows.
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1. Navigate to the App Settings menu by tapping the gear icon in the top right corner of the app.
2. Toggle on the "Start in background" setting.

<img src="../../images/orb-app/start-background.png" alt="Display Language" width=40% style="margin-left: 2em;">
<img src="../../images/orb-app/start-background-2.png" alt="Start in Background" width=40% style="margin-left: 2em;">

# Hide Dock Icon (macOS only)
This explains the Hide Dock Icon setting found within the App Settings menu on macOS.
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1. Navigate to the App Settings menu by tapping the gear icon in the top right corner of the app.
2. Toggle on the "Hide Dock Icon" setting.

<img src="../../images/orb-app/hide-dock-icon.png" alt="Display Language" width=40% style="margin-left: 2em;">
<img src="../../images/orb-app/hide-dock-icon-2.png" alt="Hide Icon" width=40% style="margin-left: 2em;">

Note: use the system tray icon to access the app when the Dock icon is hidden.

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1. Navigate to the App Settings menu by tapping the gear icon in the top right corner of the app.
2. Toggle on the "Launch app at startup" setting.

<img src="../../images/orb-app/launch-startup.png" alt="Display Language" width=40% style="margin-left: 2em;">
<img src="../../images/orb-app/launch-startup-2.png" alt="Launch at Startup" width=40% style="margin-left: 2em;">

# Keep Awake/Sensor Mode (Mobile only)
# Live Menu Bar/System Tray (Desktop only)
This explains the Live Menu Bar/System Tray setting found within the App Settings menu on macOS and Windows.

This explains the Sensor Mode or "Keep Awake" setting found within the App Settings menu.
## What is Live Menu Bar?
The live menu bar (macOS) and System Tray (Windows) displays your current Orb Score, making it easy to keep an eye on your connectivity even when the Orb app is closed or out of view.

## What is Sensor Mode?
<img src="../../images/orb-app/live-score.png" alt="Live Score" width=40% style="margin-left: 2em;">

Sensor Mode is an easy way to configure your Orb sensor to run continuously. Available on mobile devices, it is recommended for dedicated Orb sensors like a spare Android or spare iPhone.
## Enabling Live Menu Bar/System Tray
1. Navigate to the App Settings menu by tapping the gear icon in the top right corner of the app.
2. Toggle on the "Live Menu Bar" or "Live System Tray" setting.

## Engaging Sensor Mode
<img src="../../images/orb-app/live-menu-setting.png" alt="Live Score Setting" width=40% style="margin-left: 2em;">

# Keep Awake/Sensor Mode (Mobile only)
This explains the Sensor Mode or "Keep Awake" setting found within the App Settings menu.

## What is Keep Awake/Sensor Mode?
Sensor Mode is an easy way to configure your Orb sensor to run continuously. Available on mobile devices, it is recommended for dedicated Orb sensors like a spare Android or spare iPhone.

## Engaging Keep Awake/Sensor Mode
1. Navigate to the App Settings menu by tapping the gear icon in the top right corner of the app.
2. Toggle on the "Keep Awake" setting.
3. Choose to dim your display by tapping "Dim Display" (optional).

<img src="../../images/orb-app/keep-awake.png" alt="Keep Awake" width=40% style="margin-left: 2em;">
<img src="../../images/orb-app/keep-awake-2.png" alt="Keep Awake" width=40% style="margin-left: 2em;">

# Reduce Motion
This explains the Reduce Motion setting found within the App Settings menu.

## What is Reduce Motion?
This setting (off by default) enables/disables the responsiveness radar ring on the Orb Score.

## Enabling the Reduce Motion setting
1. Navigate to the App Settings menu by tapping the gear icon in the top right corner of the app.
2. Toggle on "Reduce Motion".

<img src="../../images/orb-app/reduce-motion.png" alt="Reduce Motion" width=40% style="margin-left: 2em;">

# Increase Contrast
This explains the Increase Contrast setting found within the App Settings Menu.

## What is Increase Contrast
This setting (on by default) increases the contrast in the Orb app for better readability and accessibility.

## Disabling the Increase Contrast setting
1. Navigate to the App Settings menu by tapping the gear icon in the top right corner of the app.
2. Togge off "Increase Contrast".

<img src="../../images/orb-app/increase-contrast.png" alt="Increase Contrast" width=40% style="margin-left: 2em;">

# Scan Hosts
This explains the Scan Hosts menu item found within the App Settings Menu.

## What is the Scan Hosts feature?
This allows users to scan your network for devices that may not have been automatically discovered. You can scan your network for devices by searching an IP address or by an Orb Name.

## Using the Scan Hosts feature
1. Navigate to the App Settings menu by tapping the gear icon in the top right corner of the app.
2. Navigate to the bottom of the menu.
3. Search for devices by entering a Hostname (Orb Device Name) or by IP address.
4. Select the device and click "Add" to link the Orb to your account.
5. To remove a device, tap the "Remove" button.

<img src="../../images/orb-app/scan-hosts.png" alt="Scan Hosts" width=40% style="margin-left: 2em;">

## Next Steps

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