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l Failure to follow the installation instructions shipped with your SMART product could result in
personal injury and damage to the product.
l Ensure that any cables extending across the floor to your SMART product are properly
bundled and marked to avoid a trip hazard.
l Do not push foreign objects into the openings on your SMART product.
l Do not open or disassemble the SMART product. You risk electrical shock from the high
voltage inside the casing. Opening the casing also voids your warranty.
l The camera arm on your SMART product has joints that present a pinch hazard when you
move the camera arm. Keep clear of the pinch points.
l Do not stare into the lamp or shine the lamp directly into someone’s eyes. Turn off the lamp
when displaying or capturing images of people.
l Do not overload power outlets or extension cords as this can result in a fire or electric shock.
l Turn off and disconnect your SMART product before a thunderstorm. During a thunderstorm,
do not touch your SMART product or the power plug, because there is a risk of electrical
shock.
l To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the SMART product to rain or
moisture.
C A U T I O N
l Place your SMART product on a solid surface to prevent it from falling.
l If you have a security cable attached to your SMART product, do not carry or swing your
SMART product by the security cable.
l Do not connect non-shielded interface cables to your SMART product and do not leave
cables connected to unused connectors, because this can cause interference levels that
exceed FCC regulations.
l Avoid setting up and using the SMART product in an area with excessive levels of dust,
humidity and smoke.
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I M P O R T A N T I N F O R M A T I O N
l Do not block or cover the openings or slots on your SMART product. These slots provide
ventilation, ensure reliable operation and protect your SMART product from overheating.
l Do not carry your SMART product by the camera arm. Carry it by the base of the unit.
l Disconnect your SMART product from the power outlet before cleaning it. Use a clean damp
cloth and do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners or solvents when cleaning your SMART
product.
l Only use your SMART product with the type of power source that is written on the power
supply and do not modify the plug.
l Do not aim the camera lens at the sun.
l If your SMART product requires replacement parts, make sure the service technician uses
replacement parts specified by SMARTTechnologies or parts with the same characteristics
as the original.
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Contents
Important informationi
Chapter 1: Overview1
Document camera features2
Document camera views3
Parts of the document camera3
Document camera software6
Chapter 2: Setting up your SMARTDocumentCamera9
Basic connection9
Setup configurations for Camera view and SDCard view11
Connecting your document camera to an externaldisplay13
Downloading software15
Activating SMARTNotebook 3DTools and MixedRealityTools16
Chapter 3: Using your SMARTDocumentCamera19
Understanding Computer, Camera and SD Card views19
Performing basic operations21
Using your document camera with SMARTNotebook software24
Chapter 4: Using your SMARTDocumentCamera in Computer view27
Setting Computer view27
Using Computer view28
Chapter 5: Using your SMARTDocumentCamera in Camera view29
Setting Camera view30
Using Microscope mode31
Using the Camera view’s on-screen display menu31
Saving images to a memory card40
Chapter 6: Using your SMARTDocumentCamera in SD Card view43
Setting your document camera to SD Card view43
Using the SD Card view display44
Using the SD Card view on-screen display menu44
Chapter 7: Using SMARTNotebook 3DTools and Mixed Reality Tools51
Incorporating 3D content into your lessons52
Getting started52
Using the mixed reality mat53
Inserting and manipulating 3Dmodels56
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C O N T E N T S
Using Mixed Reality Tools62
Using SketchUp sketching software and Google3DWarehouse65
Chapter 8: Troubleshooting69
Document camera issues69
SD Card view issues70
Appendix A: Hardware environmental compliance71
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment regulations (WEEE directive)71
Restriction of Certain Hazardous Substances (RoHS directive)71
Packaging71
China’s Electronic Information Products regulations72
Index73
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Chapter 1
Document camera features2
Camera2
Output2
Physical construction2
Software2
Image storage2
Document camera views3
Parts of the document camera3
Adjustable camera arm and camera head3
Control panel4
Rear connection panel4
Side connection panel5
NTSC/PAL switch5
Mixed reality cube5
Power supply5
USB cable5
VGA cable6
Anti-glare sheet6
Document camera software6
SMARTNotebook software and SMARTProductDrivers6
Image Mate software (Windows only)7
Your SMARTDocumentCamera™ 330 enables you to display 3D objects, printed documents and
microscope slides on your computer, projector or television. You can capture images and save them
to a SMARTNotebook™ collaborative learning software file or to an SD or SDHC memory card.
Your document camera integrates with SMARTNotebook software and SMARTBoard® interactive
whiteboards, creating an interactive presentation environment.
If you have a mixed reality cube and SMARTNotebook software 10.8 or later, you can use the cube
with your document camera to manipulate 3D models in SMARTNotebook files.
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C H A P T E R 1
Overview
Document camera features
Camera
l High resolution 1.3 MP CMOS sensor
l 5.2× optical zoom, 8× digital zoom
l Up to 30 frames per second
l Automatic or manual focus
l Microscope mode that doesn’t require adapters
Output
l SXGA, WXGA, 720p or XGA resolution
l DVI-D output
Physical construction
l Security lock slot
l Collapsible design for easy transport and storage
l Bright LED camera lamp
Software
l SMARTNotebook software, including SMARTNotebook 3DTools and MixedRealityTools
software
l SMARTProductDrivers
l Image Mate® software
Image storage
l Supports memory cards with a built-in SD slot
l Supports USB memory sticks with a built in USB hub
l Supports image storage on connected computer
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C H A P T E R 1
Overview
Document camera views
Your document camera has three views you can use to control how it sends data to a computer,
projector or television.
l Computer view displays images from your document camera in a SMARTNotebook file on
your computer.
l Camera view controls your document camera from the camera’s control panel and displays
images on a projector or television. You can also view images through SMARTNotebook
software.
l SD Card view controls your document camera from the camera’s control panel and displays
images from a memory card on a connected projector or television.
See Understanding Computer, Camera and SD Card views on page 19 for more information on these
views.
Parts of the document camera
Adjustable camera arm and camera head
You can unfold and adjust the camera arm. You can also rotate the camera head to display objects at
a range of angles. The camera head has a zoom dial, an auto focus button and an LED light with a
light switch.
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C H A P T E R 1
Overview
Control panel
You can use the control panel to switch between Computer, Camera and SD Card view, capture an
image to a memory card and adjust brightness settings. You can also use it to control features and
settings in the Camera view or the SD Card view’s on-screen display menu.
N O T E
On some cameras, Camera view is represented by asymbol.
For information on views, see Understanding Computer, Camera and SD Card views on page 19.
Rear connection panel
The rear connection panel has 12V DC, DVI-D Out, VGA Out, VGAIn, Composite video out and
USB-B connectors.
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C H A P T E R 1
Overview
Side connection panel
The side connection panel has a security lock slot, an SD or SDHC memory card slot, a USB-A
connector, a switch for selecting VGA DVI-D or composite video output, and a switch to select either
SXGA, WXGA, 720p or XGA resolution.
NTSC/PAL switch
The NTSC/PAL switch is on the bottom of your document camera. This switch enables you to
change the format of composite video output for your television. See Switching between NTSC and
PAL on page 15.
Mixed reality cube
With a mixed reality cube, you can interact with 3D models in SMARTNotebook
software using Mixed Reality Tools. See Using SMARTNotebook 3DTools and Mixed
Reality Tools on page 51.
Power supply
Your document camera comes with a power supply and a country-specific
power cable.
USB cable
Use the USB cable to connect your document camera to your computer. You can
display objects, capture images to SMARTNotebook files and control your
document camera from SMARTNotebook software.
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C H A P T E R 1
Overview
VGA cable
Use the VGA cable to connect your document camera to a projector or display. You
can display objects, capture images to a memory card and use the features in the
on-screen display menus.
Anti-glare sheet
Place the anti-glare sheet over printed documents to reduce glare.
Document camera software
Your document camera includes software downloads that will help you present images from your
document camera.
SMARTNotebook software and SMARTProductDrivers
Your document camera uses SMARTNotebook software and
SMARTProductDrivers. SMARTNotebook software is presentation software
designed to work with SMARTDocumentCameras and the touch features of
SMARTBoard interactive whiteboards. In addition, if you have a mixed reality cube,
you can manipulate 3D models in SMARTNotebook files using Mixed Reality Tools
(see Using SMARTNotebook 3DTools and Mixed Reality Tools on page 51).
You can download SMARTNotebook software and SMARTProductDrivers at
smarttech.com/software.
You can find system requirements for your computer in the SMARTNotebook software 10.8 release
notes (smarttech.com/kb/158853).
I M P O R T A N T
You need SMARTNotebook software 10.8 or later to use SMARTNotebook 3DTools and Mixed
Reality Tools.
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C H A P T E R 1
Overview
Image Mate software (Windows only)
You can use your document camera with Image Mate software. Visit the SMART download page at
smarttech.com/software to download Image Mate software.
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Chapter 2
SMARTDocumentCamera
Basic connection9
Setup configurations for Camera view and SDCard view11
Connecting your document camera and computer to different displays12
Connecting your document camera and computer to a shared display12
Connecting your document camera to an externaldisplay13
Connecting to a projector or flat-panel display13
Switching between VGA DVI-D and Composite output13
Connecting to a digital projector or HD display with DVI-D14
Connecting to a television14
Switching between NTSC and PAL15
Setting output resolution15
Downloading software15
Activating SMARTNotebook 3DTools and MixedRealityTools16
Basic connection
Connect your SMARTDocumentCamera to a power supply and your computer to use your
document camera with SMARTNotebook software.
I M P O R T A N T
This configuration requires SMARTNotebook software. To use Camera view or SD Card view,
connect your document camera directly to an external display.
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C H A P T E R 2
Setting up your SMARTDocumentCamera
g To connect the power supply
1. Connect the power supply cable to the 12V DC receptacle on the rear connection panel.
C A U T I O N
Ensure you connect the power cable to the power supply before connecting the power plug to
a power outlet.
2. Connect a country-specific power cable to the power supply, and then connect the plug to a
power outlet.
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C H A P T E R 2
Setting up your SMARTDocumentCamera
g To connect your document camera to your computer
Connect the USB-B plug of your USB cable to your document camera, and then connect the USB-A
plug to your computer.
Setup configurations for Camera view and
SDCard view
After you complete the basic connection procedure (see page 9), you can connect your document
camera to an external display. This enables you to use the document camera in Camera view and SD
Card view (see page 19).
You can connect your computer and your document camera to different displays or they can share a
display.
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C H A P T E R 2
Setting up your SMARTDocumentCamera
Connecting your document camera and computer to different displays
In this configuration your document camera images appear on one display, and your computer’s
desktop appears on the other display. You can also access document camera images through
SMARTNotebook software on your computer.
g To connect your document camera and computer to different displays
1. Complete the basic connection steps (see page 9).
2. Connect your computer or laptop to the projector of an interactive display.
N O T E
This is the normal configuration for using interactive whiteboards.
3. Connect your document camera to another external display (see page 13).
Connecting your document camera and computer to a shared display
In this configuration your document camera is connected to your computer with both a USB and a
VGA cable. Your document camera is connected to an external display.
g To connect your document camera and computer to a shared display
1. Complete the basic connection steps (see page 9).
2. Connect your computer’s VGA Out port to your document camera’s VGA In port with a VGA
cable.
3. Connect your document camera to an external display with a VGA cable (see page 13).
N O T E
DVI-D or composite video displays will not display your computer view. A VGA display is
required.
This configuration makes it easy to transition from Computer view to Camera view or SD Card
view using the same projector or display for all three views.
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C H A P T E R 2
Setting up your SMARTDocumentCamera
Connecting your document camera to an
externaldisplay
You can connect your document camera directly to an external display to enable the following
functions:
l Use Camera view to view the camera image in full-screen on the external display.
l Use SD Card view to view a full-screen slide show on the external display.
l Access the Camera view’s or SD Card view’s on-screen display menu.
Connecting to a projector or flat-panel display
You can connect your document camera to a projector or a display with the VGA cable.
C A U T I O N
Ensure your projector or display is not connected to a power outlet when connecting it to your
document camera.
g To connect to a projector or display
1. Connect the VGA cable to the VGA Out connector on the back of your document camera.
2. Connect the other end of the VGA cable to the VGA In connector on your projector or display.
Switching between VGA DVI-D and Composite output
If you’re using a projector or computer display with a VGA or DVI-D cable, switch your document
camera to VGA DVI-D mode. If you’re using a television with the Composite video cable, switch your
document camera to Composite mode.
g To switch to VGA DVI-D mode
Switch the VGA DVI-D/Composite switch on the side panel to VGA DVI-D.
g To switch to composite mode
Switch the VGA DVI-D/Composite switch on the side panel to Composite.
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C H A P T E R 2
Setting up your SMARTDocumentCamera
Connecting to a digital projector or HD display with DVI-D
You can connect your document camera to a digital projector or high-definition display using a DVI-D
single link cable.
C A U T I O N
Ensure your digital projector or display is not connected to a power outlet when connecting it to your
document camera.
N O T E S
l Don’t use a DVI-I or DVI-A cable.
l You can use a DVI-D dual link cable, but it will function as a single link DVI-D.
l If you connect your document camera directly to a projector or high-definition display with a
DVI-D cable, you display only the camera image, and not your computer desktop or SMART
Notebook presentation.
g To connect to a digital projector or display
1. Connect a DVI cable from the DVI-DOut connector on your document camera to the DVI-DIn
connector of your digital projector or high-definition display.
2. Switch to VGA DVI-D mode (see page 13).
Connecting to a television
You can connect your document camera to a television with a Composite video cable.
C A U T I O N
Ensure your television is not connected to a power outlet when connecting it to your document
camera.
g To connect to a television
1. Connect a Composite video cable from the Composite Out connector on your document
camera to the Video In connector on your television.
2. Switch to Composite mode. See Switching between VGA DVI-D and Composite output on the
previous page.
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C H A P T E R 2
Setting up your SMARTDocumentCamera
Switching between NTSC and PAL
When you connect your document camera to a television, switch it to your television’s encoding
system (either NTSC or PAL).
g To switch between NTSC and PAL
Switch the NTSC/PAL switch on the bottom of your document camera to NTSC if your television
uses NTSC encoding, or to PAL if your television uses PAL encoding.
Setting output resolution
You can set your document camera’s output resolution to match the projector or display you’re using.
g To set the output resolution
Set the SXGA/WXGA/720p/XGA switch to match the resolution of your display. Refer to the chart
below to determine the output resolution you need.
SettingResolution
SXGA1280 × 1024
WXGA1280 × 800
720p1280 × 720
XGA1024 × 768
Downloading software
Your document camera includes software downloads that you can use to create more effective
presentations.
g To install SMARTNotebook software and SMARTProductDrivers
1. Go to smarttech.com/software.
2. Scroll to SMARTNotebook collaborative learning software.
3. Under Choose a version, select the latest version of SMARTNotebook software for
Windows® or Mac, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
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C H A P T E R 2
Setting up your SMARTDocumentCamera
g To download and install Image Mate software
1. Visit the SMART download page at smarttech.com/software.
2. Scroll to Image Mate software for SMARTDocumentCameras.
3. Under Choose a version, select Image Mate 2.0 software for SMART Document Camera
330, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
Activating SMARTNotebook 3DTools and
MixedRealityTools
SMARTNotebook 3DTools and Mixed Reality Tools provide an intuitive way for students and
teachers to explore digital content with the SMARTDocumentCamera.
When you connect your document camera to your computer, SMARTNotebook 3DTools and Mixed
Reality Tools activate automatically. If you want to use SMARTNotebook 3DTools on a computer
that has never been connected to a document camera, you can activate SMARTNotebook 3DTools
by obtaining a product key and following the procedure below.
N O T E
You can obtain a product key for SMARTNotebook 3DTools by registering your document
camera’s serial number at smarttech.com/register.
g To activate SMARTNotebook 3DTools
1. For Windows operating systems, select Start > All Programs > SMART Technologies >
SMARTTools > SMART Product Update.
For MacOSX operating system software, browse to and double-click
4. Type the product key you received from SMART in the Product Key box, and then click Add.
5. Click license agreement, review the license agreement, and then click Close.
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C H A P T E R 2
Setting up your SMARTDocumentCamera
6. If you accept the license agreement, select the I accept the terms in the license agreement
check box.
7. Click Next.
SMARTNotebook 3DTools activates.
8. Click Finish, and then close the SMART Product Update window.
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Chapter 3
SMARTDocumentCamera
Understanding Computer, Camera and SD Card views19
Identifying view features20
Setting document camera views21
Performing basic operations21
Positioning your document camera21
Turning you document camera on and off22
Using the LED light22
Displaying printed documents22
Inserting and removing a memory card23
Using your document camera with SMARTNotebook software24
Understanding Computer, Camera and SD Card
views
You can use your SMARTDocumentCamera in Computer, Camera and SD Card views. Each view
enables you to do different things and requires a specific connection to either a display, projector or
computer.
l Computer view
Connect your document camera to your computer with the included USB 2.0 cable, and then
set your document camera to Computer view to view document camera images only in
SMARTNotebook software.
You can then save images to your SMARTNotebook file for later presentation, or if your
computer is connected to an interactive whiteboard, projector or television, you can deliver your
SMARTNotebook presentation with live images from your document camera.
See Using your SMARTDocumentCamera in Computer view on page 27.
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C H A P T E R 3
Using your SMARTDocumentCamera
l Camera view
Connect your document camera to a projector or television, and then set your document
camera to Camera view. You can then view full-screen images from your document camera
using a projector or high-definition display, even without a computer. You can still view images
through SMARTNotebook software.
You can use the Camera view on-screen display menu for greater control of the image, using
Microscope mode, highlight boxes, screen masks and more.
See Using your SMARTDocumentCamera in Camera view on page 29.
l SD Card view
Connect your document camera to a projector or television, place an SD or SDHC memory
card in your document camera, and then set your document camera to SDCard view. You can
then view full-screen images and slide shows from the memory card directly on a projector or
high-definition display, even without a computer.
You can use the SD Card view’s on-screen display menu for greater control of the image, using
highlight boxes, screen masks and more.
See Using your SMARTDocumentCamera in SD Card view on page 43.
Identifying view features
The following table describes the differences between each view:
Feature descriptionComputer
view
View computer input (VGA In)Yes (VGA
Out only)
View document camera imageYes (DVI-D
Out only)
View pictures from a memory cardNoNoYes
Access memory card from computer with a USB cable Yes
Control document camera from computerYes
Capture to SMARTNotebook or Image Mate software Yes
Capture to a memory cardYes
1
2
2
2
Access related on-screen display menuNoYesYes
Camera
view
SD Card
view
NoNo
YesNo
1
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
2
2
2
Yes
No
No
No
1
1. Only when USB-B mode is set to SD Storage. See Setting USB-B SD Storage mode on page 40.
2. Only when USB-B mode is set to Application. See Setting USB-B Application mode on page 39.
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C H A P T E R 3
Using your SMARTDocumentCamera
The following table describes outputs when your document camera is connected to a display with
VGA DVI-D or Composite Video Out:
Feature descriptionComputer
view
Connect to projector or display (VGA Out)VGA InCamera
Connect to high-definition projector or display (DVI-D
Out)
Connect to television (Composite Video Out)N/ACamera
Camera
image
Camera
view
image
Camera
image
image
Setting document camera views
g To set Computer view
Press the Computer viewbutton on the control panel. For more information, see page 27.
g To set Camera view
Press the Camera viewbutton on the control panel. For more information, see page 30.
SD Card
view
Memory card
images
Memory card
images
Memory card
images
g To set SD Card view
Press the SD Card viewbutton on the control panel. For more information, see Setting your
document camera to SD Card view on page 43.
Performing basic operations
Use the following operations when your document camera is in any view.
Positioning your document camera
The camera arm unfolds and the camera head rotates so you can position your document camera to
display objects.
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C H A P T E R 3
Using your SMARTDocumentCamera
g To unfold and position your document camera
1. Place a hand on the base of the document camera to stabilize it, and then pull the camera arm
upward and forward.
2. Rotate the camera head and aim the lens at your subject.
Turning you document camera on and off
g To turn your document camera on
Press the Powerbutton on the control panel.
The power light turns from amber to flashing green. When the light becomes solid green, your
document camera is operational.
g To turn your document camera off
Press the Powerbutton on the control panel.
The power light turns from green to amber.
Using the LED light
You can use the LED light on the camera head to illuminate your subject.
g To turn the LED light on
Switch the LED light switch to the left. See Parts of the document camera on page 3.
C A U T I O N
Do not stare into the lamp or shine the lamp directly into someone’s eyes. Turn the light off when
displaying or capturing images of people.
Displaying printed documents
When you set your document camera to Computer view or Camera view, you can display printed
documents, use the anti-glare sheet to reduce glare, optimize the image for text documents with Text
modes and optimize the image for documents with graphics with Graphics modes.
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C H A P T E R 3
Using your SMARTDocumentCamera
g To display printed documents
1. Place your documents on the table.
2. Adjust the document camera and aim its lens at your documents.
3. Rotate the zoom dial to adjust the zoom magnification.
Press the Auto Focusbutton to adjust the focus.
4.
g To reduce glare with the anti-glare sheet
If glare makes it difficult for you to read printed documents that you’re displaying, place the anti-glare
sheet on top of the printed materials.
g To optimize the image for text documents
1. When your document camera is in Camera view, press Menu on the control panel.
The on-screen display menu appears.
2. Select Image Setting, and then press Enter.
3. Select Image mode, and then press Enter.
4. Select either Text 1, Text 2 or Text 3, and then press Enter. See Camera view Image
Settings on-screen display menu on page 32 for an explanation of the settings.
g To optimize the image for documents with graphics
1. When your document camera is in Camera view, press Menu on the control panel.
The on-screen display menu appears.
2. Select Image Setting, and then press Enter.
3. Select Image mode, and then press Enter.
4. Select either Graphics 1 or Graphics 2, and then press Enter. See Camera view Image
Settings on-screen display menu on page 32 for an explanation of the settings.
Inserting and removing a memory card
Your document camera has a memory card slot, enabling you to save document camera images
(when your document camera is in Computer view or Camera view) or to display previously captured
images (when your document camera is in SD Card view).
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C H A P T E R 3
Using your SMARTDocumentCamera
C A U T I O N
Avoid static electricity near a memory card because it can damage the card.
g To insert a memory card
Press the Camera viewbutton on the control panel.
1.
2. Insert a memory card into the card slot on the side panel.
I M P O R T A N T
o
Set your document camera to Application mode (see Setting USB-B Application mode
on page 39) if you want to capture images to the memory card.
o
Ensure the label on the memory card is facing up.
g To remove a memory card
Press the Camera viewbutton on the control panel and wait until your document camera
1.
displays a live image.
2. Push in the memory card to eject it, and then remove the card.
C A U T I O N
To prevent memory card damage, do not remove the memory card while capturing or deleting
images.
Using your document camera with
SMARTNotebook software
Your SMARTDocumentCamera integrates with SMARTNotebook software, enabling you to control
your document camera from your computer or from a SMARTBoard interactive whiteboard or display.
You can display objects, capture an image and your annotations on an image to a SMARTNotebook
page, zoom, focus and adjust brightness settings.
N O T E
For information on using SMARTNotebook 3DTools and Mixed Reality Tools, see Using
SMARTNotebook 3DTools and Mixed Reality Tools on page 51.
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C H A P T E R 3
Using your SMARTDocumentCamera
g To open a SMARTDocumentCamera window
1. Connect your SMARTDocumentCamera to your computer and turn on the document camera.
2. Place the object or objects you want to display under the camera.
Press SMARTDocumentCamera.
3.
A SMARTDocumentCamera window appears.
N O T E
Alternatively, you can open the SMARTDocumentCamera window by pressing Capture
on the SMARTDocumentCamera control panel.
4. Do any of the following:
o
Press Zoom Into zoom in.
o
Press Zoom Outto zoom out.
o
Press Increase Brightnessto brighten the image.
o
Press Decrease Brightnessto darken the image.
o
Press Focus Inor Focus Outto change the focus manually.
o
Press Autofocusto change the focus automatically.
5. Press Close when you’re done.
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Using your SMARTDocumentCamera
g To convert the image
1. Open a SMARTDocumentCamera window.
Press Additional Settings.
2.
3. Do any of the following:
o
Select Rotate 180 Degrees to rotate the image 180°.
o
Select Convert to Color to convert a black and white image to color.
o
Select Convert to Black and White to convert a color image to black and white.
o
Select Convert to Positive to convert a negative image to positive.
o
Select Convert to Negative to convert a positive image to negative.
g To use Microscope mode
1. Open a SMARTDocumentCamera window.
Press Additional Settings, and then select Start Microscope Mode.
2.
When you’re done, press Additional Settings, and then select Stop Microscope Mode.
3.
g To take a screen capture
1. Open a SMARTDocumentCamera window.
2.
Press Capture and Closeto insert a screen capture on the current page and close the
window.
OR
Press Capture to New Pageto insert a screen capture on a new page and keep the
window open.
g To take a series of screen captures
1. Open a SMARTDocumentCamera window.
Press Capture with Time-Lapse, and then select a period of time. (For example, if you
2.
want to take a screen capture every 15 seconds, select 15 Seconds.)
3. Presswhen you’re done.
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Computer view
Setting Computer view27
Using Computer view28
This view is for presenting images from your SMARTDocumentCamera through your
SMARTNotebook software or Image Mate software. Connect your computer to both your document
camera and your projector, and then set your document camera to Computer view.
The interactive whiteboard or projector displays your computer desktop or SMARTNotebook file, and
you can view or capture images from the camera.
Computer view is accessible in all computer, projector and document camera setup configurations.
Setting Computer view
I M P O R T A N T
Your document camera must be in Application mode. See Setting USB-B Application mode on
page 39.
g To set Computer view
1. Ensure your document camera is connected to your computer with the included USB 2.0 cable.
2. Ensure your computer is connected to a projector or a display.
Press the Computer viewbutton on the control panel.
3.
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Using Computer view
Computer view enables you to bring images from your document camera into SMARTNotebook
software.
g To use Computer view
Refer to Using your document camera with SMARTNotebook software on page 24.
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SMARTDocumentCamera in
Camera view
Setting Camera view30
Using Microscope mode31
Using the Camera view’s on-screen display menu31
Camera view Image Settings on-screen display menu32
Camera view Special Tools on-screen display menu34
Using the highlight feature34
Using image masks36
Using the scroll feature36
Using the Picture in Picture (PiP) feature37
Camera view Function Settings on-screen display menu38
Capturing images to a memory card40
Transferring images from a memory card to your computer41
Connect your SMARTDocumentCamera to an external display to see a full-screen image from your
document camera.
You can use your document camera in Camera view to perform the following tasks:
l Display objects
l Capture images to an SD or SDHC memory card
l Capture images to SMARTNotebook or Image Mate software
l Use the features and settings in the on-screen display menu
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l Use Microscope mode to use your document camera with a standard microscope eyepiece
without additional adapters
Setting Camera view
Switch your document camera to Camera view to display images on a projector, flat-panel display or
television.
I M P O R T A N T
Your document camera must be connected directly to an external display. See Connecting your
document camera to an externaldisplay on page 13.
g To switch to Camera view
1. Connect your document camera to a projector or flat-panel display with the appropriate cable
(see Connecting your document camera to an externaldisplay on page 13).
Press the Camera viewbutton on the control panel.
2.
g To display objects
Press the Powerbutton on the control panel.
1.
Press the Camera viewbutton on the control panel.
2.
3. Place the object you want to display under the camera.
4. Rotate the camera head to aim the lens at your subject.
g To adjust the zoom magnification
Rotate the zoom dial on the camera head to increase or decrease the zoom magnification.
g To automatically adjust the focus
Press the Auto Focusbutton on the camera head to automatically focus the image.
g To adjust brightness settings
Press the Brightenor the Darkenbutton on the control panel.
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Using Microscope mode
The SMART Document Camera enables you to view the microscope stage through the document
camera without additional attachments.
g To display a microscope slide
1. Place a slide or object on the stage of the microscope.
2. Focus the microscope so that the subject is in sharp focus.
3. Position the microscope under your document camera so the camera lens is aligned with the
microscope eyepiece.
C A U T I O N
Ensure you do not hit your document camera lens with the microscope. This could damage
your document camera’s lens.
Press the Camera viewbutton on the control panel.
4.
5. Press Menu on the control panel.
6. Select the Image Setting menu.
7. Use the up and down arrow buttons to select Microscope mode, and then press Enter.
8. Use the up and down arrow buttons to select On, and then press Enter.
Using the Camera view’s on-screen display
menu
You use the on-screen display menu to adjust several settings for your document camera.
g To open the Camera view’s on-screen display menu
1. Set your document camera to Camera view.
2. Press the Menu button on the control panel.
The on-screen display menu appears.
3. Press the up and down arrow buttons on the control panel to navigate to a menu item.
4. Press the left and right arrow buttons to navigate forward or backward through menu items.
5. Press Enterto select a menu item.
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6.
To return to the previous menu level, use the down arrow button to navigate to Back, and
then press Enter.
OR
To exit the menu, press Menu.
The following on-screen display menu options are available when your document camera is in
Camera view:
MenuOptions
Image SettingsBrightness, Reset Brightness, Auto focus, Focus, Shutter
Speed, White Balance, R/B-Gain, Image mode, Edge Effect,
Gamma, Image Rotation, Microscope mode, Color/B&W and
Positive/Negative. See Camera view Image Settings on-screendisplay menu below.
Special ToolsHighlight, Mask, Scroll and Picture in Picture. See Camera view
Special Tools on-screen display menu on page 34.
Function SettingsUSB-B mode, Frequency, Save Settings, Load Settings, Menu
Display and Language. See Camera view Function Settings on-screen display menu on page 38.
Camera view Image Settings on-screen display menu
g To access the Image Settings menu
Select Camera view> Menu > Image Settings.
Image Settings menu optionsDescription
Brightness
AutoAdjusts image brightness automatically
l
ManualAllows you to manually adjust image brightness
l
Reset Brightness
YesResets image brightness
l
NoCancels resetting
l
AF mode
Push
l
Zoom SyncAutomatically sets the focus when you adjust the zoom
l
Focus
1
Sets the focus when you press the Auto Focusbutton
Allows you to manually adjust focus
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Image Settings menu optionsDescription
Shutter Speed
SlowSets a slow shutter speed, resulting in a brighter image, but with
l
more blur
FastSets a fast shutter speed, resulting in a darker image, but with
l
less blur
White Balance
AutoSets white balance automatically
l
One-Push
l
Sets white balance when you press the Auto Focus
button
ManualAllows you to manually set the White Balance, using red grain
l
and blue grain
R-Grain
B-Grain
2
2
Manually sets red grain
Manually sets blue grain
Image mode
l
Text 1
Optimizes image for displaying text documents by emphasizing
contrast. Setting is low at Text 1 and high at Text 3.
Text 2
l
Text 3
l
Graphics 1Optimizes image for displaying graphics. Displays Edge Effect
l
and Gammaicons.
Graphics 2Optimizes image from DLP projector
l
Edge Effect
Gamma
3
3
Emphasizes image outlines. Set to Low, Middle or High.
Sets Gamma for the image. Set to Low, Middle or High.
Image Rotation
OffDisplays normal image rotation
l
OnRotates image 180°
l
Microscope mode
OnTurns on Microscope mode
l
OffTurns off Microscope mode
l
Color/B&W
ColorDisplays color images
l
B&WDisplays black and white images
l
Positive/Negative
PositiveDisplays normal image
l
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NegativeDisplays film negative image
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1. Visible only when Brightness is set to Auto
2. Visible only when White Balance is set to Manual
3. Visible only when Image mode is set to Graphics 1
Camera view Special Tools on-screen display menu
g To access the Special Tools menu
Select Camera view> Menu > Special Tools.
Special Tools menu optionsDescription
Highlight
Highlight On
l
Adjust Transparency
l
Highlights a center square on the displayed image
Adjust Size
l
Mask
Mask On
l
Adjust Transparency
l
Covers the displayed image with an adjustable screen mask
Scroll
Scroll on
l
Zooms in on the displayed images and enables you to move the
zoomed area with the up, down, left and right arrow buttons on
×2
l
l
l
PiP
×3
×4
the control panel
Takes a picture, and then displays that picture in a corner of the
screen while you move or zoom the camera
Using the highlight feature
When you use the highlight feature, a square in the center of the displayed image highlights your
subject. You can change the size, transparency and position of the highlight square.
N O T E
The highlight feature is for display purposes only. If you capture an image while the highlight square
is on, the image doesn’t include the highlight.
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g To use the highlight feature
1. Display an object in Camera view, and then press Menu on the control panel.
The on-screen display menu appears.
Press the up and down arrow buttons to select Special Tools, and then press Enter.
2.
3. Use the up and down arrow buttons to select Highlight > Highlight On, and then press Enter
.
Your document camera highlights a square in the center of the image and obscures the edges
of the image.
g To move the highlight square
Use the up, down, right and left arrow buttons to move the highlight square.
g To change highlight transparency
1. Press Menu.
The on-screen display menu appears.
Press the up and down arrow buttons to select Special Tools, and then press Enter.
2.
3. Press the up and down arrow buttons to select Highlight On, and then press Enter.
4. Press the up and down arrows to select Highlight transparency.
5. Press Enterto save your settings.
g To change the highlight area size
1. Press the Menu button on the control panel.
The on-screen display menu appears.
Press the up and down arrow buttons to select Special Tools, and then press Enter.
2.
3. Press the up and down arrow buttons to select Highlight, and then press Enter.
4. Select Adjust size, and then press Enter.
5. Press the up, down, left and right arrow buttons to change the highlight area size.
6. Press Enterto save your settings.
g To turn off the highlight feature
Press Enter.
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Using image masks
Image masks obscure most of the image. You can resize or move the mask to reveal more of the
image.
N O T E
The image mask feature is for display purposes only. If you capture an image while the imagemask
is on, the image doesn’t include the image mask.
g To use an image mask
1. Display an object in Camera view, and then press Menu on the control panel.
The on-screen display menu appears.
Press the up and down arrow buttons to select Special Tools, and then press Enter.
2.
3. Press the up and down arrow buttons to select Mask on, and then press Enter.
An image mask appears on the image.
g To move the image mask
Press the up, down, right and left arrow buttons to move the mask area.
g To change image mask transparency
1. Press Menu.
The on-screen display menu appears.
Press the up and down arrow buttons to select Special Tools, and then press Enter.
2.
3. Press the up and down arrow buttons to select Image Mask Transparency, and then press
Enter.
4. Press the up and down arrows to select Adjust transparency.
5. Press Enterto save your settings.
g To turn off an image mask
Press Enter.
Using the scroll feature
The scroll feature zooms in on the image and allows you to move the zoomed area with the arrow
buttons.
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N O T E
The scroll feature is for display purposes only. If you capture an image while the scroll is on, the
captured image is the unscrolled image.
g To display the scroll feature
1. Display an object in Camera view, and then press Menu on the control panel.
The on-screen display menu appears.
2. Press the up and down arrow buttons to select Special Tools, and then press Enter.
3. Press the up and down arrow buttons to select Scroll, and then press Enter.
4. Press the up and down arrow buttons to select Scroll On, and then press Enter.
Your document camera displays a zoomed area of the image.
g To move the zoomed scroll area
Use the up, down, right and left arrows to move the zoomed scroll area.
g To change the scroll area magnification
When setting the scroll feature, select either ×2, ×3 or ×4, and then press Enter.
Using the Picture in Picture (PiP) feature
The Picture in Picture (PiP) feature captures a temporary image from your document camera, and
then displays it in one corner of the display. You can then change what is under the camera without
the temporary image changing.
N O T E
The PiP feature is for display purposes only. If you capture an image while the PiP is on, the image
doesn’t include the PiP.
g To display the PiP image
1. Display an object in Camera view, and then press Menu on the control panel.
The on-screen display menu appears.
2. Press the up and down arrow buttons to select Special Tools, and then press Enter.
3. Press the up and down arrow buttons to select PiP, and then press Enter.
Your document camera displays a picture in picture image.
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g To move the PiP image
When displaying the PiP image, press the up, down, left and right arrow buttons on the control panel
to move the image.
g To turn off the PiP setting
Press Enteron the control panel.
Camera view Function Settings on-screen display menu
g To access the Functions Settings menu
Select Camera view> Menu > Function Settings.
Function Settings menu
Description
options
USB-B mode
SD StorageAllows you to copy or view your memory card from your
l
computer. See Setting USB-B SD Storage mode on page 40.
ApplicationUse SMARTNotebook software to control your document
l
camera, and more. See Setting USB-B Application mode on the
next page.
Frequency
60 HzSets frequency at 60 Hz
l
50 HzSets frequency at 50 Hz
l
Save Setting
1Saves presets for setting 1
l
2Saves presets for setting 2
l
3Saves presets for setting 3
l
4 [Power On]Saves presets for when you turn your document camera on
l
CancelCancels preset save
l
Load Setting
1Loads preset 1
l
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2Loads preset 2
l
3Loads preset 3
l
DefaultLoads default settings
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Function Settings menu
Description
options
4 [Power On]Loads preset for when you turn your document camera on
l
CancelCancels load setting
l
Menu Display
OnTurns on menu display
l
OffTurns off menu display
l
Language
EnglishSets language to English
l
FrançaisSets language to French
l
DeutchSets language to German
l
EspañolSets language to Spanish
l
Setting USB-B mode
USB-B mode sets how your document camera, your computer and a memory card interact.
g To access the USB-B mode setting
Select Camera view> Menu > Function Settings> USB-B mode.
ActionSD Storage
mode
Application
mode
See the memory card from your computerYesNo
View and use your document camera from
NoYes
SMARTNotebook or Image Mate software
Capture image to the memory card in both Computer view
NoYes
and Camera view
SD Card view menu includes SD SettingsNoYes
Setting USB-B Application mode
To use your document camera with your computer, you must set it to Application mode in the Camera
view on-screen display menu.
I M P O R T A N T
Your document camera must be in Camera view to set it to Application mode. It cannot be in
Computer view or SD Card view.
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g To set your document camera to Application mode
1. Connect your document camera to a projector or flat-panel display with the VGA cable (see
page 13).
2. Turn on your computer, and set it to Camera view.
3. Press Menu on the control panel.
The on-screen display menu appears.
4. Press the up and down arrow buttons on the control panel to select Function Setting, and then
press Enter.
5. Select USB-B mode, and then press Enter.
6. Select Application and then press Enter.
Setting USB-B SD Storage mode
This mode enables you to see the contents of your memory card from your computer.
g To set SD Storage mode
1. Connect your document camera to a projector, flat-panel display or television (see page 13).
2. Press Menu on the control panel.
The on-screen display menu appears.
3. Press the up and down arrow buttons on the control panel to select Function Setting, and then
press Enter.
4. Select USB-B mode, and then press Enter.
5. Select SD Storage and then press Enter.
Saving images to a memory card
You can capture images to a memory card when your document camera is in Camera view.
Capturing images to a memory card
g To capture images to a memory card
1. Set your document camera to Camera view. See Setting Camera view on page 30.
2. Position your document camera.
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3. Make any camera settings you require using the Camera view’s on-screen display menu.
4.
Press the Capturebutton on the document camera control panel.
The camera capture icon appears, indicating that a photo is being taken.
I M P O R T A N T
If you do not see the camera capture icon, ensure your document camera’s USB-B mode is
set to Application. See Setting USB-B Application mode on page 39.
Transferring images from a memory card to your computer
You can transfer images from a memory card to your computer.
g To transfer images to your computer
1. Set your document camera to SD Storage mode. See Setting USB-B SD Storage mode on the
previous page.
2. Connect your document camera to your computer with the USB cable (see Basic connection
on page 9).
Your computer recognizes your document camera and memory card as a removable disk.
3. Browse to the removable disk on your computer, and then transfer the images to your
computer.
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SD Card view
Setting your document camera to SD Card view43
Using the SD Card view display44
Using the SD Card view on-screen display menu44