Sharp Smart Board Quick Reference Manual

INTRODUCTION

Sharp Smart Board

Quick reference Manual

The Sharp Smart Board is the 21st century answer to the 19th century chalkboard. In a

world that is automatic and moves at a rate 100 times faster than before, the Sharp Smart Board

comprises many features that allow the modern user the ability to do more with less. With the

Smart Board, you can show documents, web pages and videos on an interactive screen that

responds to touch, ones finger or a pen.

The Smart Board is a functional piece of equipment that has numerous uses and

capabilities. The Smart Board is designed with users from all career fields in mind. A chalk

board function is built in for those needing to do equations, brainstorming, and things of that

nature. The Overlay option is a wonderful option that allows the user to write over documents

that are already being shown on the screen. For example, a user showing a power point on the

Board can use the Overlay program can actually write on top of the power point slide page.

Simply put, the Smart Board serves as an interactive monitor for the user. Anything that

can be done on a basic computer can be project to the Smart Board and essentially blown up for

size and display. Programs such as Youtube, Google, and even DVD videos played on a regular

computer can be viewed on the Smart Board.

This manual is not all inclusive and intended for a person with basic knowledge of

computers and the programs that run the Smart board.

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The Smart Board uses a computer or projector to illuminate the interactive board; here

are some basic tips to ensure safety:

 If using a projector to, do not stare directly into the beam. If you are doing work

in front of the board after you are done, step to either side out of the way of the

projectors beam and then face the class.

 Ensure all wires are placed in a manner as to no block or obstruct walkways.
 Keep liquid products away from the board and all of its components.
 Keep students and untrained persons away from the board as long term use can

make the board hot.

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SHARP SMART BOARD PEN

1. Function button 1 serves as the “right click” just as a mouse.

2. Function button 2 scrolls between setting options.

3. Pen tip is use to make contact with the smart board and serves as the left click function.

4. Battery indicator serves to let the user know when the battery is low. Green indicates a good

battery; red indicates the battery is low.

5. Ultrasonic transmitters send the signal from the pen to the smart board.

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SHARP SMART BOARD

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 Power monitor on and the home screen will show as above.
 To select a program, tap the icon with the smart board pen once.
 When a program is open, such as a search engine or word document you can tap or drag

the tab in the top left corner to begin writing inside of the open application.

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Desktop

 Use the pen to touch the clear tab in the top left corner as in figure 1.
 Double tap or drag the clear tab to open the writing/typing window; figure 2 will appear.

o Writing in the typing window will allow the user to add text to the open

application or document.

Figure-1

Figure-2

 Pressing the pen tip to the board and holding it there is just as pressing the right click on

a mouse. Figure 1 shows what the result of this action should show.

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