Smart Technologies 99-00668-00 Whiteboard Accessories User Manual
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1. Don t connect the interactive whiteboard to the computer until after you ve installed SMART Board software For more information see page 5 1 Remove the thumbscrews from the pen tray bracket You need these thumbscrews for step 3 Threaded Post 2 D Pen Tray 3 Attach the thumbscrews you removed in step 1 HE 6 Wc cmm a Ce Thumbscrews 99 00668 00 REV BO Installing the Interactive Whiteboard 11 4 Connect the MOD8 cable to the pen tray see the next illustration You ll connect the other end of this cable to your computer when you complete the installation 5 Connect the DB9 end of the SMART USB adapter cable to the pen tray You ll connect the other end of this cable to your computer when you complete the installation DB9 Connector of SMART USB Adapter Cable MOD8 Cable OR If you ordered a straight through DB9 to DB9 serial cable with your interactive whiteboard connect one end of the cable to the pen tray You ll connect the other end of this cable to your computer when you complete the installation NOTE You can order a straight through DB9 to DB9 serial cable from SMART Technologies To do this contact SMART Technical Support page 27 OR If you ordered the WC2 Wireless Serial Adapter Part No WC2 NA with your interactive whiteboard co2. For information on using the Display Control icon strip see page 24 You must also connect the provided RS 232 cable to your flat panel display and the computer page 21 Installing the Interactive Whiteboard 99 00668 00 REV BO 6 Attach the eraser s retaining wall and place the eraser in its slot Eraser Black Pen Blue Pen Red Pen 99 00668 00 REV BO Installing the Interactive Whiteboard Green Pen 18 Installing the Interactive Whiteboard 99 00668 00 REV 0 Preparing the Interactive Whiteboard for Use When you ve installed SMART Board software page 5 set up your SMART Board for Flat Panel Displays interactive whiteboard and connected it to the computer page 7 the interactive whiteboard still isn t quite ready to use You must open SMART Board software this page e orient SMART Board software page 19 configure the COM port in the software if you ve used the optional DB9 to DB9 serial cable to connect the interactive whiteboard to a serial port on your computer page 20 set up the On Screen Display Controls to control the flat panel display from the interactive whiteboard page 21 Windows computers only configure the Display Control icon strip page 23 optional for Windows computers only Opening SMART Board Software Open SMART Board software to access a wide range of software tools such as Notebook software SMART Video Player the SMART Keyboard and the Floating
3. 2 If your flat panel display has removable handles remove them to make the installation easier 3 If anything protrudes from the front of the flat panel display that could potentially scratch the overlay when it s mounted for example a manufacturer s name or logo consider sticking one of the provided spacing pads over it 99 00668 00 REV BO Installing the Interactive Whiteboard 7 4 Place the overlay facedown on a flat surface 5 Attach a corner bracket without a triangular notch to the top left corner when you re looking at the back of the overlay by aligning the corner bracket with the threaded posts on the overlay and then loosely attaching thumbscrews to hold the bracket in place TIP There is an arrow engraved on the rear of each bracket If you position each bracket in its appropriate corner these arrows point upwards 6 In the same way attach a bracket with a notch to the top right corner Installing the Interactive Whiteboard 99 00668 00 REV BO 7 With the assistance of another person carefully place the overlay over the flat panel display and then maneuver the corner brackets until they fit around the flat panel display s corners There will be a slight gap on each side e N 8 Tighten the thumbscrews to hold the overlay against the flat panel display CAUTION Take care when mounting and then positioning the overlay The overlay can be scratched if it s he
4. 20 Setting Up the On Screen Display Control nana nnccnnnnnnnnncnns 21 Using the SMART Bulb Saverne 22 Configuring the Display Control Icon Strip ss 23 Cleaning and Troubleshooting nee CIGANING Per A T Meum 25 25 Calibrating the Cameras iii 26 Customer SU 0 Online Support 222 Laine teda A idad 27 4 27 General e aep ete dace tube Se idad 27 Warranty nt nt eas age ee 27 28 Sending Feedback a ier NT 28 Obtaining More Information on SMART Products 28 o d M si 99 00668 00 REV BO Table of Contents vi Table of Contents 99 00668 00 REV 0 Introduction The SMART Board for Flat Panel Displays interactive whiteboard adds touch screen control and writing capability to your flat panel display while only minimally increasing its depth Flat Panel Display Interactive p gt Whiteboard Pen Tray The SMART Board for Flat Panel Displays interactive whiteboard includes an overlay SMART Board software and a pen tray equipped with an eraser and color pens With these tools you can write over the on screen image by simply picking up a pen and writing on the interactive whiteboard NOTE As an alternative you can order a controller instead of the pen tray You won t have access to the pen tray tools but you ll still have touch control and you can use the many features of SMART Board software to create written notes I
5. Tools You ll know the SMART Board tools are open if you see the SMART Board icon in your system tray Ca Windows computers or in the Dock Macintosh computers Press this icon to view a menu of all available software tools NOTE The SMART Board tools must be open before you can perform any of the procedures described in this section For more information on using the tools in SMART Board software read the SMART Board Software User s Guide or the Help that s included with the software To open the SMART Board tools For Windows operating systems select Start gt Programs gt SMART Board Software gt SMART Board Tools The SMART Board icon appears in your system tray 6 For Macintosh computers open the SMART Board Software folder and select SMART Board 5 Tools The SMART Board tools icon appears in the Dock Orienting SMART Board Software You can orient your interactive whiteboard to ensure that the computer accurately tracks your contact with the screen Although SMART Board software assigns a default orientation to your interactive whiteboard that s normally adequate you can perform an orientation to ensure the greatest possible level of accuracy The default orientation level is a 9 point Standard orientation If you find this level isn t precise enough use the Fine 20 point orientation level You can also use the Quick 4 point orientation level 99 00668 00 REV 0 Preparing the Interactive Whiteboard for Use 19 To
6. pen tray is active Each pen tray tool has an LED above its holder When you pick up a tool the LED illuminates green and when you replace that tool the LED stops glowing A LED for Active Tool per Ready Light If you look at the back of the interactive whiteboard you ll see two LEDs behind the bracket that holds the pen tray to the overlay One LED glows red to indicate that the interactive whiteboard is receiving power The second LED glows green when the corner cameras and the master controller inside the pen tray are communicating properly 99 00668 00 REV BO Cleaning and Troubleshooting 25 26 If you encounter a problem with the interactive whiteboard check all the cable connections If this doesn t solve the problem note the color of the LEDs described above and contact SMART Technical Support page 27 Calibrating the Cameras Digital cameras in the corners of the interactive screen track objects like your finger or a pen tray pen If the cameras become misaligned for any reason you can experience broken ink gaps in your writing or an area of the screen that s unresponsive to touch Fortunately you can realign the cameras by performing a simple calibration procedure as described below If you think that you need to calibrate the DT770 s cameras contact SMART Technical Support page 27 NOTE Don t perform the following steps unless you re told to by SMART Technical Support To calibrate the cameras 1
7. the delay time has been specified Proceed to step 8 7 f you haven t configured the On Screen Display Control configure it now by pressing the Display Control Panel button see page 21 8 To set the parameters for shutting down the computer and logging off the current user press the Shut Down tab and follow the on screen instructions 9 To specify a custom bitmap or company logo as the SMART Bulb Saver graphic press the Custom tab and browse to the graphic file you want to use 10 Press the Apply button and then press OK Configuring the Display Control Icon Strip The Display Control icon strip is a set of icons that you can use to turn your flat panel display on and off select a different input source e g your computer or if connected a VCR or DVD player select a different screen width e access the Panel Control menu NOTE Display Control icon strips are available only if you re using a Windows operating system Sleep Mode Input Source Display Mode Panel Control Activation Selection Toggle a Mee LIE 99 00668 00 REV 0 Preparing the Interactive Whiteboard for Use 23 24 The table below summarizes the function of each icon in the strip Press this icon To do this l Put the flat panel display into sleep or standby Sleep Mode Activation mode Select an input source e g computer VCR or C1 Input Source Selection DVD player Select a screen width opt
8. 0668 00 REV BO Cleaning and Troubleshooting Cleaning Shut down your computer before you clean the interactive whiteboard If you touch the interactive whiteboard when the computer is in any other state for example with a program open or at the desktop you can activate program components or scramble desktop icons Clean the interactive whiteboard surface regularly so that dust buildup doesn t interfere with the interactive whiteboard s operation Don t spray glass cleaner directly onto the interactive whiteboard Instead spray the cleaner lightly on a cloth and then gently wipe the glass Remove marks made with a permanent marker by completely covering them with the ink from a dry erase marker not a low odor or unscented marker Then wipe with a soft cloth Dry erase ink contains solvents that work to remove permanent ink If any trace of the original permanent ink remains spray the area with standard glass or whiteboard cleaner and wipe clean You can also use whiteboard cleaner such as Expo Board Doctor To remove permanent ink with this product cover the ink with the solvent let it dry and then erase the ink Troubleshooting The interactive whiteboard uses light emitting diodes LEDs to communicate status information Use this information for your troubleshooting investigation On the pen tray the Ready light LED glows red when the pen tray has power and green when the SMART Board driver is running indicating that the
9. 24 Display Control Icon Strip Configuring 23 Disabling 24 Introduction 3 Removing 24 Using 24 DViT Technology 1 F Fine Orientation 19 Floating Tools 3 99 00668 00 REV 0 Installing Completing the Installation 5 Controller 13 Interactive Whiteboard 7 Mounting the Overlay 7 Pen Tray 10 SMART Board Software 5 Interactive Whiteboard Cleaning 25 Completing the Installation 5 Installing 7 Orienting 20 Preparing for use 19 Technology 1 Troubleshooting 25 Introduction Display Control Icon Strip 3 Overlay 2 Pen Tray 2 SMART Board Software 2 K Keyboard SMART Board Software 2 M Mounting the Overlay 7 N Notebook Software 2 0 On Screen Display Controller Configuring 21 Setting Up 21 Using 22 Opening the SMART Board Tools 19 Orienting Bad Orientation Point 20 Fine Orientation 19 Interactive Whiteboard 20 Orientation Screen 20 Quick Orientation 19 Index 29 Overlay Introduction 2 Mounting 7 P Pen Tray Installing 10 Introduction 2 Preparing the Interactive Whiteboard for use 19 Q Quick Orientation 19 R Recorder 2 Removing the Display Control Icon Strip 24 S Screen Saver 21 Security Procedure 10 Setting Up the On Screen Display Controller 21 SMART Board see Interactive Whiteboard SMART Board Software Aware 3 Control Panel 3 Floating Tools 3 Further Information 3 Installing 5 Introduction 2 Keyboard 2 Notebook Software 2 Recorder 2 Video Player 2 SMART Board Tools
10. ADA Switchboard 1 403 245 0333 or Toll Free 1 888 42 SMART Canada U S Fax 1 403 228 2500 E mail info smarttech com Warranty Product warranty is governed by the terms and conditions of SMART s Limited Equipment Warranty that shipped with the SMART product at the time of purchase 99 00668 00 REV BO Customer Support 27 28 Registration To help us serve you better register online at www smarttech com registration Sending Feedback You can help us improve our technical documentation by e mailing your comments to Documentation smarttech com Obtaining More Information on SMART Products Visit www smarttech com support to download PDF versions of our user guides installation instructions and more read technical bulletins FAQs and tips troubleshoot a problem explore our resource centers to learn about conferencing and room control systems Customer Support 99 00668 00 REV BO Index A Activating the SMART Bulb Saver 23 Aware Applications 3 B Bad Orientation Point 20 Brackets 7 Bulb Saver see SMART Bulb Saver C Calibrating the Cameras 26 Cleaning 25 Completing the Installation 15 Configuring Display Control Icon Strip 23 Manually Configuring a Port 20 On Screen Display Controller 21 Control Panel SMART Board Software 3 Controller Installing 13 Corner Brackets 7 D Detect SMART Hardware 21 Digital Cameras 1 Digital Vision Touch Technology 1 Disabling the Display Control Icon Strip
11. Adding to the Startup Folder 5 Opening 19 SMART Bulb Saver Activating 23 Image Burn in 21 Using 22 T Technical Support Contacting 27 Troubleshooting 25 30 Index U Using Display Control Icon Strip 24 On Screen Display Controller 22 SMART Bulb Saver 22 V Video Player SMART Board Software 2 W Warranty 27 99 00668 00 REV 0 SMART Technologies 1207 11 Avenue SW Suite 300 Calgary AB T3C 0M5 Technologies CANADA www smarttech com support www smarttech com contactsupport Support 1 403 228 5940 or Toll Free 1 866 518 6791 Canada U S 99 00668 00 REV BO
12. Press the SMART Board icon in the system tray Windows computers or in the Dock Macintosh computers and press Control Panel 2 Press SMART Board Settings Select Advanced Settings from the drop down list 4 n DViT Settings press the Calibrate button The calibration screen appears 5 Press the center of each target and hold until the target moves After you press the final target the orientation screen appears 6 Complete the orientation 7 Press OK Cleaning and Troubleshooting 99 00668 00 REV BO Customer Support Online Support Visit www smarttech com support to view and download user s guides how to and troubleshooting articles software and more Training Visit htip smarttech com trainingcenter for free training materials and information on our training services Contacting SMART Technical Support SMART Technical Support welcomes your call However if you experience difficulty with your SMART product you may want to contact your local reseller first Your local reseller may be able to resolve the issue without delay All SMART products include free online telephone fax and e mail support Online www smarttech com contactsupport Telephone 1 403 228 5940 or Toll Free 1 866 518 6791 Canada U S Monday to Friday 5 a m 6 p m Mountain Time Fax 1 403 806 1256 E mail support smarttech com General Inquiries Address SMART Technologies 1207 11 Ave SW Suite 300 Calgary AB T3C 0M5 CAN
13. SMART Board software NOTE If you ve connected the standard SMART USB adapter cable to a USB port on your computer you don t need to configure a serial COM port Ignore the procedure that follows To configure a COM port 1 Press the SMART Board icon in the system tray Windows computers or in the Dock Macintosh computers and press Control Panel 2 Press SMART Board Settings The SMART Board Settings dialog box appears 3 Press the Add SMART Product arrow button 20 Preparing the Interactive Whiteboard for Use 99 00668 00 REV BO 4 If you know to which port you connected the interactive whiteboard select Manually choose COM port The Select COM Port dialog box appears Highlight the correct port from the list and press Select OR If you re unsure of the correct port click the Automatically Detect SMART Hardware button SMART Board software locates the correct port for the attached interactive whiteboard The Ready Light on the pen tray should change to green to indicate that the interactive whiteboard is now touch sensitive Setting Up the On Screen Display Control NOTE Display Control icon strips are available only if you re using a Windows operating system With the On Screen Display Control set up you ll never again hunt for an elusive remote control because you can control your flat panel display right at the screen using this handy feature in SMART Board software Use the Display Control to control the volume p
14. ater and then reconnect the cable The following procedures guide you through the process of installing SMART Board software For more information on using this software read the SMART Board Software User s Guide or the Help that s included in the software TIP During the installation you can choose to make the SMART Board software start automatically so your interactive whiteboard is fully functional whenever you start your computer To install SMART Board software 1 Close all open applications on the computer 2 Insert the SMART Board software CD into your CD drive The installation program starts automatically Follow the on screen instructions If the installation program doesn t start automatically forthe Windows operating system select Start gt Run and enter x lautorun exe where x is your CD drive for Macintosh computers click the SMART Installer icon to open your CD drive and double click the software application file 99 00668 00 REV BO Installing SMART Board Software 5 Installing SMART Board Software 99 00668 00 REV BO Installing the Interactive Whiteboard IMPORTANT 6 The installation procedure varies depending upon whether you ordered your interactive whiteboard with or without a pen tray To install your SMART Board for Flat Panel Displays interactive whiteboard you ll have to 1 mount the overlay on the flat panel display see below 2 attach either a p
15. b Saver If you want to use the On Screen Display Control but have no screen saver installed consider using the SMART Bulb Saver instead NOTE The SMART Bulb Saver is available only with a Windows operating system The SMART Bulb Saver is designed especially for use with the interactive whiteboard and it s highly configurable You can set the bulb saver to put your flat panel display into standby mode shut down the computer and log off the current user after a specified period of inactivity and you can designate a custom image as the screen saver graphic NOTE If you ve installed a screen saver you can still use the SMART Bulb Saver as an alternative 22 Preparing the Interactive Whiteboard for Use 99 00668 00 REV BO To activate the SMART Bulb Saver 1 Connect a serial cable from the flat panel display to an available serial port on your computer NOTE You may already have connected the flat panel display to the computer to activate the On Screen Display Control page 21 2 Open the Windows Control Panel for your computer 3 Double click the Display icon The Display Properties dialog box appears 4 Press the Screen Saver tab 5 Select SMART Bulb Saver from the list of screen savers 6 Press the Settings button The SMART Bulb Saver dialog box appears If you previously installed an On Screen Display Control for your flat panel display you ll see that the serial port has been selected and associated with the display and
16. en tray page 10 or a controller page 13 3 complete the installation page 15 CAUTION A Before you mount the flat panel display and the interactive whiteboard onto a stand or wall mount make sure that the combined weight does not exceed the maximum weight specified by the stand or wall mount s manufacturer To calculate the combined weight add the flat panel display s weight this should be stated in the user s guide for the flat panel display to the interactive whiteboard s weight this is stated in the Support section of www smarttech com on the product specific Specifications page Also if the flat panel display and the interactive whiteboard are mounted onto a wall the wall must be strong enough to support the combined weight IMPORTANT 6 Don t mount an interactive whiteboard in portrait mode The interactive whiteboard will work only when its cameras are in the top left and top right corners To mount the overlay on a flat panel display CAUTION A You ll need assistance with several of the steps in this procedure Both the flat panel display and the overlay are heavy 1 If your flat panel display is already installed check that the flat panel display and its wall mount or stand still have all of their hardware including their screws and bolts If your flat panel display is not installed install it For more information see the instructions provided with the flat panel display
17. ion Display Mode Toggle Access a menu of audio and video controls for your O Panel Control Menu flat panel display If you find you no longer need the Display Control icon strip you can easily disable and remove it page 24 To configure the Display Control icon strip 1 Connect the flat panel display to a serial port on your computer page 15 2 Configure the On Screen Display Control for the flat panel display page 21 3 Press the SMART Board icon in the system tray and press Control Panel 4 Press SMART Board Settings 5 Select Set Up Icon Strips from the drop down list 6 Press Display Control Strip An orientation screen appears 7 At the interactive whiteboard press the circled A on the Display Control icon strip see the illustration below 8 Press the circled B at the right edge of the Display Control icon strip Press this A Press this 6 NOTE If you press on a point that s too far from the actual letters on the icon strip you ll receive an error message asking you to repeat this procedure To disable and remove the Display Control icon strip 1 Press the SMART Board icon in the system tray and press Control Panel 2 Press SMART Board Settings 3 Select Set Up Icon Strips from the drop down list 4 Press Remove AII Strips 5 If you want peel off the Display Control icon strip from the front of the interactive whiteboard Preparing the Interactive Whiteboard for Use 99 0
18. k of Microsoft Corporation in the U S and or other countries All other third party product and company names are mentioned for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners Patent No US5448263 US6141000 US6326954 US6337681 US6741267 US6747636 US6803906 US6919880 US6947032 US6954197 US6972401 US7151533 US7184030 US7236162 CA2058219 EP1297488 ES2279823 CN1310126 and DE60124549 Other patents pending Copyright Notice O 1997 2007 SMART Technologies ULC All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language in any form by any means without the prior written consent of SMART Technologies ULC Information in this guide is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of SMART Portions of the software that ships with this product are copyrighted by Intel Corporation Portions of the software that ships with this product are copyrighted by ParaGraph a business unit of Vadem CalliGrapher amp Copyright O 1997 2005 ParaGraph a business unit of Vadem Four Corner Brackets Printed in Canada 12 2007 Important Information Please read this manual carefully before setting up and using the SMART Board for Flat Panel Displays interactive whiteboard SBFPD WARNING Make sure an AC socket outlet is near the SBFPD and remains easily accessible 4 during use Assu
19. lar su modelo SBFPD WARNUNG F R EUROPAISCHE KUNDEN A Das SBFPD darf nur mit europ ischen TN und TT Netzverteilern verwendet werden Das SBFPD eignet sich nicht f r ltere Netzverteiler vom Typ IT die in manchen europ ischen L ndern zu finden sind Dieses System IT Typ wird von der Erdung isoliert in einigen Installationen in Frankreich mit Impedanz zu Erde bei 230 400 V und in Norwegen mit Spannungsbegrenzer neutral nicht verteilt bei 230 V Leitung zu Leitung verwendet IEC 60950 1999 Wenden Sie sich an qualifiziertes Personal wenn Sie sich nicht sicher sind welches Stromsystem dort zur Verf gung steht wo Sie Ihr SBFPD installieren B 048592 DES SBFPD TNA EC TT EATA 35005 00009 SBFPD 13 O E Cfe Fed Cu Bx IT RAD 5 AF A CU SU CU x A T AT A IT 447 d HRD BELA TARECIAC Er CL ET 8B727ACl4 230 400V TAME SURE EL CHEN IL x4 CU BERRIE Pt JE BMC 230v 0247 ee 016514033 IEC 60950 1999 SBFPD eU TA ERU RIBAS ATAN RA TIC SU C FEB SR HEDRA fASSECHEL SHA Important Information 99 00668 00 REV BO Other Precautions For operating safety and to avoid damage to the interactive whiteboard and its parts please read the following information carefully If you transport the interactive whiteboard we strongly urge you to completely repackage it using the original packaging Thi
20. ld tight to the flat panel display and then moved in any direction 9 Attach a bracket with a triangular notch to the bottom right corner when you re looking at the front of the overlay by reaching behind the overlay and slipping the bracket over the threaded posts on the overlay Insert thumbscrews over each post 99 00668 00 REV 0 Installing the Interactive Whiteboard 10 In the same way attach a bracket without a triangular notch to the bottom left corner when you re looking at the front of the overlay Optional Security Procedure If you want an additional level of security you can install a 1 4 20 x 1 2 security screw on each corner bracket Security Screw Hole Supply and install a security screw in each corner NOTE SMART Technologies doesn t supply these screws NOTE To continue the installation attach either a pen tray see below or a controller page 13 To attach the pen tray You attach the pen tray to threaded posts on the overlay You then attach the MOD8 cable and either a SMART USB adapter cable a DB9 to DB9 serial cable or a WC2 Wireless Serial Adapter depending upon what you ordered You attach the appropriate cables here Pen Tray Installing the Interactive Whiteboard 99 00668 00 REV BO NOTE Depending upon where and how the interactive whiteboard is mounted you may need to perform some of the following steps by touch due to reduced visibility CAUTION
21. n a standard whiteboard Eraser Black Pen Blue Pen Red Pen G P en Pen Tray Buttons SMART Board Software SMART Board software includes all the tools you need to write notes over any application and to save these notes The software features include Notebook software an application that you can use to organize save and share your notes Notebook software also has many writing tools and is great for creating presentations or jotting down notes during a presentation or meeting SMART Recorder an application that can record everything you do on the screen SMART Video Player an application for the Windows operating system that allows you to play video files write over these videos and then save or clear these notes SMART Keyboard a virtual keyboard that you can use to enter text into an application and convert your handwritten notes to typed text Introduction 99 00668 00 REV BO e Floating Tools a virtual palette of writing tools that increases the screen s interactive functionality even if you don t have a pen tray SMART Board Control Panel allows you to customize the writing tools and to change the SMART Board software settings Aware an application for the Windows operating system that makes a number of conferencing graphics word processing and presentation programs work seamlessly with the interactive screen TIP Aware applications sometimes referred to as Ink Aware are ap
22. nnect one radio to the pen tray To do this follow the instructions that came with your kit You ll connect the second radio to the computer later NOTE If you install a pen tray don t attach the controller To complete the installation see page 15 Installing the Interactive Whiteboard 99 00668 00 REV BO To attach the controller CAUTION Don t connect the interactive whiteboard to the computer until after you ve installed SMART Board software For more information see page 5 If you purchased the SMART Board for Flat Panel Displays interactive whiteboard without the pen tray you must install a controller unit NOTE Depending upon where and how the interactive whiteboard is mounted you may need to perform some of the following steps by touch due to reduced visibility 1 Remove the thumbscrews from the back of the overlay You need these thumbscrews for step 3 Threaded Posts 3 Attach the thumbscrews that you removed in step 1 to the threaded posts to hold the controller to the overlay HI Thumbscrews 99 00668 00 REV BO Installing the Interactive Whiteboard 13 4 Connect the MOD8 cable to the controller MOD8 Cable Controller 5 Connect the DB9 end of the SMART USB adapter cable to the controller You ll connect the other end of this cable to your computer when you complete the installation DB9 Connector OR If you ordered a st
23. nteractive Whiteboard Technology When you ve installed the interactive whiteboard you can view the flat panel display s image through the interactive whiteboard and you can control any displayed computer application by touching the interactive whiteboard The interactive whiteboard includes DViT Digital Vision Touch technology which uses digital cameras to track objects that interact with the interactive whiteboard Each camera is calibrated to recognize the position of a pen tray tool or your finger About This Guide This guide shows you how to install your interactive whiteboard For operating instructions refer to the SMART Board Software User s Guide or the Help that comes with SMART Board software Components of the Interactive Whiteboard There are several configurations of the SMART Board for Flat Panel Displays interactive whiteboard All configurations include an overlay and SMART Board software but some configurations also include components such as a pen tray and a Display Control icon strip 99 00668 00 REV BO Introduction 1 The Overlay The overlay which includes embedded digital cameras in the top left and top right corners is mounted onto your flat panel display Cameras Overlay The Pen Tray The pen tray attaches to your overlay and includes four colored pens and an eraser To write over the computer image just pick up a pen and write on the interactive whiteboard as you d write o
24. orient the interactive whiteboard 1 Press the SMART Board icon in the system tray Windows computers or in the Dock Macintosh computers and press Orient The orientation screen appears 2 Follow the on screen instructions pressing your finger squarely on each target NOTE If you press on the targets out of sequence or inaccurately a Bad Orientation Point dialog box appears Use the mouse to click OK because touch awareness isn t available 3 When the orientation screen disappears test the orientation by moving your finger across the interactive whiteboard The pointer should track your finger very closely and appear directly beneath the center of your fingertip NOTE If the pointer doesn t accurately track your finger calibrate the digital cameras page 26 To change the orientation level 1 Press the SMART Board icon in the system tray Windows computers or in the Dock Macintosh computers and press Control Panel Press SMART Board Settings Select Aligament Orientation Precision from the drop down list Press Quick 4 points Standard 9 points or Fine 20 points Press OK NOTE This setting remains in effect for all subsequent orientations until you change the orientation level again gr 3 Configuring the COM Port for a Serial Connection If you connect the interactive whiteboard to a serial port on your computer using the optional DB9 to DB9 serial cable you must select the serial COM port in
25. ower and input source for your interactive whiteboard The On Screen Display Control also prevents image burn in When an installed screen saver activates the Display Control waits for a specified period and then puts the flat panel display into sleep mode If you don t have a screen saver installed try using the Bulb Saver program As soon as activity resumes on the interactive whiteboard e g after you touch the interactive whiteboard or move the mouse the Display Control reactivates the flat panel display For the On Screen Display Control to work you ll need an available port on your computer an RS 232 cable connection from the flat panel display to the computer aninstalled and active screen saver The following procedures show you how to connect the flat panel display to a computer this page e configure the On Screen Display Control page 21 e use the On Screen Display Control page 22 To connect the flat panel display to a computer 1 Connect one end of the provided RS 232 cable to an available port on the computer NOTE Your computer must be running the Windows operating system 2 Connect the other end of the RS 232 cable to the flat panel display To configure an On Screen Display Controller 1 If you haven t already done so connect the flat panel display to your computer See the previous procedure 2 Press the SMART Board icon in the system tray and press Control Panel 3 Press SMART Board Set
26. p SMART Board for Flat Panel Displays Product Registration If you register your SMART product we ll notify you of new features and software upgrades Register online at www smarttech com registration Keep the following information available in case you need to contact Technical Support Serial Number Date of Purchase FCC Warning This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense Trademark Notice SMART Board DViT Notebook smarttech and the SMART logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of SMART Technologies ULC in the U S and or other countries CalliGrapher is either a registered trademark or a trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the U S and other countries CalliGrapher 6 3 is an independent product not affiliated with Microsoft Corporation Windows is either a registered trademark or a trademar
27. plications that integrate with SMART Board software When you write over an Aware program you can save your written notes within the file For comprehensive information on using the programs and tools included in SMART Board software read the supplied SMART Board Software User s Guide or the Help that comes with the software When you read these documents keep in mind that the SMART Board for Flat Panel Displays interactive whiteboard behaves the same as a projected SMART Board interactive whiteboard The Display Control icon strip NOTE Display Control icon strips are available only if you re using a Windows operating system You can use the Display Control icon strip to turn your flat panel display on and off change your input source select a different screen width and perform other tasks all while standing right at the interactive whiteboard The Display Control icon strip is optional and if you find you no longer need it you can easily disable and remove the strip 99 00668 00 REV BO Introduction Important Information about Compatibility Each SMART Board for Flat Panel Displays interactive whiteboard comes with a SMART USB adapter cable that connects the interactive whiteboard to your computer The adapter cable works only with version 8 1 3 or later of SMART Board software for Windows operating systems or version 8 1 2 or later of SMART Board software for Macintosh computers Table 1 Windows operating s
28. raight through DB9 to DB9 serial cable with your interactive whiteboard connect one end to the controller You ll connect the other end of this cable to a serial port on your computer when you complete the installation NOTE You can order a straight through DB9 to DB9 serial cable from SMART Technologies To do this contact SMART Technical Support page 27 OR If you ordered the WC2 Wireless Serial Adapter Part No WC2 NA with your interactive whiteboard connect one radio to the controller To do this follow the instructions that came with your kit You ll connect the second radio to the computer later To complete the installation see below 14 Installing the Interactive Whiteboard 99 00668 00 REV BO To complete the installation 1 Connect the MOD8 cable to the corresponding port on the back of the overlay You connected the other end of this cable to either the pen tray or the controller earlier Port NOTE Your configuration may have a controller instead of a pen tray Power Port ARE NOTE Your configuration AA D SQ may have a controller a p Power Supply instead of a pen tray S NOTE The power supply connector doesn t go all the way in 99 00668 00 REV BO Installing the Interactive Whiteboard 15 3 Connect the power cable to both the power supply and a power outlet NOTE Your power cable might look different because your interac
29. rez vous qu une prise secteur se trouve proximit du SBFPD et demeure facilement accessible durant l utilisation Aseg rese de que hay una toma de corriente alterna cerca del SBFPD y que es f cilmente accesible para su uso Stellen Sie sicher dass sich in der N he des SBFPD eine Steckdose befindet und sie w hrend der Verwendung auch leicht zug nglich bleibt SBFPD OAS CROIRE DEY ER RICE AR CK CE ESSO TES Lie WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock don t expose this product to rain or 4 moisture Pour r duire le risque d incendie ou de choc lectrique vitez d exposer ce produit la pluie ou l humidit Para reducir el riesgo de incendio o de descarga no exponga este producto a la lluvia o la humedad Um das Risiko eines Feuers oder eines Stromschlags zu reduzieren darf das Produkt weder Regen noch N sse ausgesetzt werden ADO RBOLNMAVET OT CORDS WICS56LEY I BRMOHSECAIZ EN WARNING The SBFPD should be used only with European TN and TT power FOR EUROPEAN distribution systems CUSTOMERS The SBFPD is not suitable for older IT type power distribution systems A found in some European countries This system IT type is widely used isolated from earth in some installations in France with impedance to earth at 230 400V and in Norway with voltage limiter neutral not distributed at 230V line to line IEC 60950 1999 Contact qualified personnel if you re uncertain of the t
30. s packaging was designed with optimal shock and vibration protection If the original packaging is no longer available pack all components with as much padding as reasonably possible to ensure that they aren t exposed to excessive vibration or shock Clean the interactive whiteboard surface regularly Otherwise dust can build up on the surface adversely affecting its operation For further information see page 25 Don t spray glass cleaner directly onto the interactive whiteboard Instead spray the cleaner lightly on a cloth and then gently wipe the glass Avoid setting up and using the interactive whiteboard in an area with excessive levels of dust humidity or smoke Avoid exposing the interactive whiteboard to extreme heat or cold The operating temperature range is from 41 F to 85 F 5 C to 29 C with up to 80 humidity non condensing The shipping and storage range is from 14 F to 95 F 10 C to 35 C with up to 80 humidity non condensing If possible unplug the unit before thunderstorms However don t touch the unit or its power plug during a thunderstorm as there is a risk of electrical shock Unplug the unit if you won t use it for an extended period Use safe practices when you re plugging in the power cable For example plug it in with dry hands and don t insert it into a dusty outlet Unplug the interactive whiteboard before you install or service any components Your SMART product comes with a power plug tha
31. t works with your country s power outlets If the power plug is a three prong grounding type power plug designed to fit into a grounding type power outlet and you re unable to insert the plug into the outlet contact an electrician to replace the outlet Don t modify the power plug Handle the power cord carefully and avoid bending it excessively Route the power cord so it s unlikely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against it If you must run a cable over the floor lay it in a flat straight line and secure it to the floor with tape or a cable management strip of contrasting color If your SMART product requires replacement parts use parts that are specified by SMART Technologies 99 00668 00 REV BO Important Information iii Important Information 99 00668 00 REV 0 Table of Contents Important infor Mati Other Precautions voii dada iii Interactive Whiteboard Technology 1 About This Guides E iaa 1 Components of the Interactive Whiteboard nnne nsere nt 1 Important Information about Compatibility ooooonnnnninnccnnccnnnnncocnninanonccononncnncnnnnnnnnnnnnnno nc nnnnnnnn 4 Installing SMART Board Software gt Installing the Interactive Whiteboard nes Preparing the Interactive Whiteboard for Use Opening SMART Board Software ss 19 Orienting SMART Board Software si 19 Configuring the COM Port for a Serial Connection
32. tings 99 00668 00 REV BO Preparing the Interactive Whiteboard for Use 21 4 Select Display Control Settings from the drop down list 5 Select the Manufacturer the Model of your flat panel display and the Communications Port on your computer that you ve connected the serial cable to 6 In Automatic Standby specify how long the flat panel display should wait after the screen saver activates before going into sleep mode 7 Press OK The On Screen Display Control activates automatically A Display Control icon appears in the system tray You can control many flat panel display functions just by pressing on this icon z Es 9454M On Screen Display Controller Icon 8 If you don t have a screen saver installed activate the SMART Bulb Saver page 23 NOTE The Display Control won t work unless you either activate the SMART Bulb Saver or have a screen saver installed IMPORTANT If you connect a different computer for example a laptop to the interactive whiteboard turn the SMART Bulb Saver off This screen saver responds to periods of inactivity in the internal computer so if you don t turn off the SMART Bulb Saver it can unexpectedly interrupt the image from an external computer To use the On Screen Display Control 1 Press the On Screen Display Control icon in your system tray A menu of commands appears 2 Adjust and control your flat panel display by selecting any of these commands Using the SMART Bul
33. tive whiteboard comes with a power cable that works with your country s power outlets 4 Connect the SMART USB adapter cable to a USB port on your computer You connected the other end of this cable to either the pen tray or the controller earlier OR If you ordered a straight through DB9 to DB9 serial cable connect it to an available serial port on your computer You connected the other end of this cable to either the pen tray or the controller earlier You need to select the computer s serial port in the SMART Board software page 20 after you ve connected the interactive whiteboard NOTE You can order a straight through DB9 to DB9 serial cable from SMART Technologies To do this contact SMART Technical Support page 27 OR If you re using the WC2 Wireless Serial Adapter Part No WC2 NA connect the second radio to your computer by following the instructions that came with the kit 5 If you want to use the optional Display Control icon strip peel off the back of the strip to expose the adhesive and then attach the strip to the front of the interactive whiteboard NOTE Display Control icon strips are available only with a Windows operating system Position this strip as close to the bottom of the frame as you can in the black border and center it on the interactive whiteboard as shown You can t position the strip at any other location CEIM Display Control Icon Strip Centered at bottom of overlay
34. ype of power system available where you re installing your SBFPD 99 00668 00 REV BO Important Information AVERTISSEMENT POUR LES CLIENTS EUROP ENS A Le SBFPD doit tre utilis uniquement avec les syst mes de distribution d alimentation europ ens TN et TT Le SBFPD ne convient pas aux syst mes de distribution d alimentation plus anciens de type IP utilis s dans certains pays europ ens Ce syst me type IT est largement utilis isol de la terre dans certaines installations en France avec une imp dance la terre 230 400V et en Norv ge avec limiteur de tension neutre non distribu 230V ligne ligne IEC 60950 1999 Si vous avez des doutes sur le type de syst me d alimentation disponible lors de l installation de votre SBFPD contactez un personnel qualifi ADVERTENCIAS PARA LOS CLIENTES EUROPEOS A La SBFPD s lo se podr utilizar con los sistemas el ctricos TN y TT europeos Este modelo no est disponible para antiguos sistemas el ctricos de tipo IT que a n se utilizan en algunos pa ses europeos Este sistema IT tiene una utilizaci n muy extendida como n cleo aislado de tierra en algunas instalaciones en Francia con impedancia de tierra a 230 400 V y en Noruega con limitador de tensi n a 230 V entre conductores CEI 60950 1999 Si no est seguro del tipo de sistema el ctrico que posee p ngase en contacto con personal cualificado a la hora de insta
35. ystems that work with this cable Windows operating systems that don t work with this cable Windows 98 98 SE Me 2000 and XP operating systems Windows 95 and Windows NT operating systems You can t use the SMART USB adapter cable if your computer uses Mac OS X v10 1 x You must either upgrade your operating system to Mac OS X v10 2 or later or order the original SMART USB adapter cable P N USB FRU from SMART Technical Support page 27 Table 2 Macintosh operating systems that work with this cable Macintosh operating systems that don t work with this cable Mac OS X v10 2 or later Mac OS X v10 1 x Mac OS 8 6 to 9 2 operating systems NOTE If your computer doesn t have a USB port you can order an optional 20 6 1 m straight through DB9 to DB9 serial cable from SMART Technical Support page 27 Introduction 99 00668 00 REV BO Installing SMART Board Software For the SMART Board for Flat Panel Displays interactive whiteboard to function properly you must have SMART Board software running on a connected computer CAUTION Don t connect the SMART USB adapter cable to the computer until after you ve installed SMART Board software version 8 1 3 or later If you do this by accident the Found New Hardware wizard appears Click the Cancel button in the wizard and then unplug the SMART USB adapter cable from the computer Next install SMART Board software version 8 1 3 or l
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