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Smart Technologies 280 User Manual

Installation and User’s Guide
SMART Document Camera 280
Product Registration
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Serial Number ____________________________________________
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FCC Warning
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device mus t accept any inter ference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Par t 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
You can determine whether the equipment is causing interference by disconnecting it from your computer. If the interference stops , it was probably caused by the equipment.
If the equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, you may be able to correct the interference by using one or more of the following measures:
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Rotate the television or radio antenna until the interference stops.
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Move the equipment farther away from the television or radio.
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Plug the equipment and computer into an outlet that is on a different circuit from the television or radio.
If necessary, consult SMART Technologies ULC or an experienced radio /television technician for help.
Changes or modifications to this product not authorized by SMART Technologies ULC could void the FCC Certification and negate your authority to operate the product.
Trade mar k N oti ce
The SMART logo and smar ttech are trademarks or registered trademarks of SMART Technologies ULC in the U.S. and/or other countries. Windows is either a registered trademark or a trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries. All other third-part y product and company names may be trademarks of their respective owners. Patent No. US54 48263; US6141000; US6320597; US6326954; US6337681; US6540366; US6741267; US6747636; US7151533; and CA2058219. Other patents pending.
Copyright Notice
© 2008 SMART Technologies ULC. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmit ted, 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 manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of SMART.
09/2008

Important Information

IMPORTANT
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
Read all the safety and operating instructions before operating the product. Retain the safety and operating instructions for future reference. Adhere to all warnings on the product and in the operating instructions. Follow all operating and user instructions.
Do not push objects of any kind into the openings in this product as this could result in a fire or electric shock.
Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers can result in an electric shock or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert you to the presence of uninsula ted “dange rous volt a ge” with in the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock. This marking is located on the bottom of the product.
Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a fire or electric shock.
WARNING
WARNING
Do not use this product near water. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
Do not place this product on an unstable surface. If the product falls, this co uld result in serious injury to a person and serious damage to the produ ct. Use this product with carts, stands, tripods, brackets or tables only if they are recommended by this product’s manufacturer. Follow the manufacturer's instructions when you mount the product and use mounting accessories recommended by the manufacturer.
Place the AC adapter cord and the video cable where they will not be pulled. Take care to prevent the unit from falling or overturning.
Take care if you move the product on a cart. Quick stops, excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the product to overturn. If the product falls, this could result in serious injury to a person and serious damage to the product.
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WARNING
This product is equipped with either a polarized 2-wire AC line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other) or a 3-wire grounding type plug (a plug having a third, grounding pin).
The 2-wire polarized plug fits into the power outlet one way only. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If you are still unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace the o utlet. Do not mod ify the plu g in any wa y.
The 3-wire grounding type plug fits into a grounding type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you’re unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace the outlet. Do not modify the plug in any way.
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
When the product requires replacement parts, the service technician must use replacement parts specified by this product’s manufacturer or with the same characteristics as the original part. If the service technician substitutes an unauthorized part, this could result in a fire, electric shock or other hazards.
If a service technician services or repairs this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks and determine that the product is in pr oper operating condition.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating an d maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.
If you connect a nonshielded equipment interface cable to this equipment, you void the FCC Certification or Declaration of this device and may cause interference levels which exceed the limits established by the FCC for this equipment. It is the responsibility of the user to obtain and use a shielded equipment interface cable with this device. If this equipment has more than one interface connector, do not leave cables connected to unused interfaces. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
WARNING
Do not stare directly into the lamp or shine the lamp directly into someone’s eyes. If you use the document camera to capture images of people, turn the lamp off.
CAUTION
Disconnect this product from the power outlet before you clean the product. Clean this product using a damp cloth. Do not clean this product using liquid cleaners, aerosol cleaners, or any volatile solvent such as thinner or benzene.
CAUTION
Do not use attachments unless they are recommended by the pr od u ct’s manufacturer as they may cause hazard s.
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CAUTION
Do not block or cover any of the openings or slots of this product. The slots and openings provide ventilation, ensure reliable operation of the product and protect it from overheating. Do not place the product on a surface that would block the openings or slots. Do not place the product on a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless you provide proper ve ntilation and adhere to the manufacturer's instructions.
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
Operate this product only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you’re not sure of an outlet’s power supply, consult your local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.
Route power supply cords so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them. Take particular care of the cord where it connects to the product or a power outlet.
If possible, turn off and disconnect this product before thunderstorms. However, don’t touch the product or its power plug during a thunderstorm as there is a risk of electrical shock.
Turn off and disconnect this product if you won’t use it for an extended period.
Disconnect this product from the power outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditio n s :
• If the power supply cord or plug is damaged
• If liquid is spilled, or an object falls, on the product
• If the product is exposed to rain or water
CAUTION
CAUTION
• If the product does not operate correctly under normal operating conditions
• If the product is dropped or damaged in any way
• If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance Do not adjust controls that are not covered by the operating instructions as
adjusting other controls can cause damage and may require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the produc t to its normal oper a tion .
Do not use or store this product near heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Do not leave this product under direct sunlight as this could result in discoloration, deformation or damage to the product.
Use the product under the rated electrical conditions. The power cord applicable to the local power specifications is attached. Be sure to use the power cord applicable to your local power specifications.
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CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
Do not keep this product in any humid, dusty, salt bearing wind or vibrating location. Use it under the following environmental conditions:
• Temperature: 0°C - 40°C (32°F - 104°F)
• Humidity: 30% - 85% (Non-condensing)
Do not point the camera lens directly into the sun as this cou ld cause damage to the camera.
Don’t hold the camera column or the camera head when you carry the document camera. Hold the main unit with both hands when you carry it.
CAUTION
CAUTION
IMPORTANT
Do not hold the magnetic strip close to a cathode ray tube (Braun tube), a speaker, a CD-p layer, a DVD, a cellular phone, or any other item who se normal operation may be interrupted or fail due to the strip’s magnetic field.
Save the data from an SD memory card to another hardware device, such as a computer, before you insert the memory card into the document camera. If the document camera malfunctions, the memory card may lose data.
If some pixels do not operate properly, and luminescent or black spots appear on the screen, due to the use of CCD Area Image Sensors, this is a phenomenon peculiar to the sensors and is not a malfunction.
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Table of Contents
Important Information i
Introduction 1
Camera Column and Camera Head................................................................................... 2
Lamp............................................................................................................................2
Zoom Dial.................................................................................................................... 2
AF Button..................................................................................................................... 3
Control Panel ..................................................................................................................... 4
Rear Panel......................................................................................................................... 5
SD Card Slot.................................... ... .... ... .......................................... ... ... ... .... ... ... ........... 5
Stage, Magnetic Strip and Anti-Glare Sheet....................................................................... 5
Setting Up and Turning On the Document Camera 7
Setting Up the Document Camera..................................................................................... 7
Turning On the Document Camera.................................................................................... 9
Installing SMART Notebook Software................................................................................ 9
Using the On-Screen Display Menu................................................................................... 9
Turning Off and Storing the Document Camera 11
Cleaning the Document Camera’s Lens .................................................... ... .... ... ............ 12
Using the Document Camera 13
Using the Document Camera in SMART Notebook Software.......................................... 13
Displaying Printed Materials............................................................................................. 14
Displaying Printed Materials Using the Stage.................................................................. 15
Displaying a Three Dimensional Object........................................................................... 16
Displaying a Wall Surface or Distant Object..................................................................... 17
Displaying a Microscope Slide......................................................................................... 18
Displaying Image Data from an SD Memory Card........................................................... 19
Transferring Image Data from the SD Memory Card to a Computer................................ 22
Changing the Image Selection......................................................................................... 24
Using Image Mate Software............................................................................................. 24
Changing the Focus, Brightness and Graphics Mode 25
Adjusting the Focus.......................................................................................................... 25
Adjusting the Brightness .................................................................................................. 25
Changing the Graphics Mode .......................................................................................... 26
Troubleshooting the Document Camera 27
Regulatory Compliance 29
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations ................................................. 29
Restriction of Certain Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directives.................................... 29
Customer Support 3
Online Support.................................... .... ... ... .......................................... ... ... .... ... ... ... ...... 3
Training............................................................................................................................ 3
Contacting SMART Technical Support............................................................................. 3
General Inquiries. ... ... .... ... ... ... .... .......................................... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ...................... 3
Warranty........................................................................................................................... 3
Registration...................................................................................................................... 3
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Introduction

The SMART Document Camera 280 enables you to capture images and display them with a
connected projector or display. You can change the configuration of the camera column and
camera head to capture and display printed materials, three dimensional objects, microscope
slides, or distant surfaces or objects. You can also display image data from a connected
computer or an SD memory card.
Y ou can focus the camera imag e automatically and magnify it up to a 5.2× zoom ratio. You can
magnify a digital image up to a 8.0× zoom ratio.
Y ou can control the document came ra from SMART Notebook sof tware or the camera’ s control
panel. You can customize the camera’s behavior in Camera mode using the on-screen
display menu.
Rear View
Front View
Number Name Number Name
1 Camera head 7 Stage positioning 2 Illumination lamp switch 8 Rear panel 3 Zoom dial 9 Side panel 4 AF button 10 Magnetic sheet 5 Camera column 11 Stage 6 Control panel 12 Anti-glare sheet
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Camera Column and Camera Head

The camera column and camera head rotate, en abling you to capture at different angles. You
can also rotate the column and head towards the main unit to minimize the risk of damage to
the document camera when it’s not in use.

Lamp

The camera head includes a lamp.
Illumination lamp
You can turn the lamp on or off by sliding the illumination lamp switch.
CAUTION
NOTE: This product is equipped with a bright LED lamp that may diminish in brightness
over time.
Do not stare directly into the lamp or shine the lamp directly into someone’s eyes. If you use the document camera to capture images of people, turn off the lamp.
Do not touch the lamp while it is on. The lamp is very hot when it is in use.

Zoom Dial

The zoom dial enables you to change the magnification of a camera image. You can also
enlarge or reduce the size of a digital image if you’re using the documen t camera to display
images from an SD memory card.
WIDE
TELE
The zoom ratio is 5.2× for optical images and 8× for digital images.
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AF Button

The AF button enables you to automatically focus the camera image.
Push
You can also manually focus the image using the options in SMART Notebook. For more
information, see page 13.
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Control Panel

The buttons on the control panel enable you to turn the document camera on or off, display
and control the on-screen display menu, save images to an SD memory card, switch output
modes and control the brightness of the image.
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Number Button Name
1 Power 2 Image Save and Up Arrow 3Left Arrow 4 Menu 5 Right Arrow 6 SD Mode and Down Arrow 7PC 8 Camera 9 Increase Brightness 10 Reduce Brightness
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