Smart Technologies 8070i-SMP, 8070i User Manual
SMARTBoard®
8070i-SMP and 8070i
Interactive flat panels
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Important information for your interactive flat panel
W A R N I N G
l Failure to follow the installation instructions shipped with your SMART product could result in
personal injury and product damage which may not be covered by your warranty.
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 Do not stand (or allow children to stand) on a chair to touch the surface of your SMART
product. Rather, mount the product at the appropriate height.
l To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the SMART product to rain or
moisture.
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.
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 insert objects inside the cabinet ventilation holes, because they could touch
dangerous voltage points and cause electric shock, fire or product damage which may not be
covered by your warranty.
l Do not place any heavy objects on the power cable. Damage to the cable could cause shock,
fire or product damage which may not be covered by your warranty.
l Useonly extension cords and outlets into which this product’s polarized plug can be fully
inserted.
l Use the power cable provided with this product. If a power cable is not supplied with this
product, please contact your supplier. Use only power cables that match the AC voltage of
the power outlet and that comply with your country’s safety standards.
l If the glass is broken, do not touch the liquid crystal. To prevent injury, handle glass
fragments with care when disposing of them.
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l Do not move or mount the interactive flat panel by connecting rope or wire to its handles.
Because the interactive flat panel is heavy, rope, wire or handle failure could lead to personal
injury.
l To prevent personal injury, do not attempt to mount or carry the interactive flat panel using
your own strength. Instead, use a lifting device with the included M12 attachable eyebolts.
The eyebolts are not post-installation hardware.
l Use only VESA®-approved mounting hardware.
l Lamps in this product contain mercury. Handle lamps with care. Comply with local, state or
federal law when recycling or disposing of lamps from this product.
l Disconnect all power cables for your interactive flat panel from the wall outlet and seek
assistance from qualified service personnel when any of the following occurs:
o
The power cable or plug is damaged
o
Liquid is spilled into the interactive flat panel
o
Objects fall into the interactive flat panel
o
The interactive flat panel is dropped
o
Structural damage such as cracking occurs
o
The interactive flat panel behaves unexpectedly when you follow operating
instructions
C A U T I O N
l Before you clean your SMART product, shut down or disconnect the computer. Otherwise,
you may scramble the desktop icons or inadvertently activate applications when you wipe
the screen.
l Avoid setting up and using the SMART product in an area with excessive levels of dust,
humidity and smoke.
l Make sure an electrical socket is near your SMART product and remains easily accessible
during use.
l The external power supply needs to meet the Limited Power Source (LPS) requirements of
CSA/UL/IEC/EN 60950-1, when required.
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l This SMART product should be used only with European TN and TT power distribution
systems.
It is not suitable for older, IT-type power distribution systems 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 type of power system available where
you’re installing your SMART product.
l You must connect the USB cable that came with your SMARTBoard® interactive flat panel
to a computer that has a USB compliant interface and that bears the USB logo. In addition,
the USB source computer must be compliant with CSA/UL/EN 60950 and bear the CE mark
and CSA and/or UL Mark(s) for CSA/UL 60950. This is for operating safety and to avoid
damage to the SMARTBoard interactive flat panel.
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Contents
Important information for your interactive flat panel i
Chapter 1: About your interactive flat panel 1
Feature highlights 2
Interactive flat panel components 3
Chapter 2: Installing your interactive flat panel 11
Environmental requirements 11
Wall-mounting your interactive flat panel 12
Chapter 3: Connecting computers and peripheral devices 15
Installing the speakers 16
Connecting a room control system 17
Connecting computers to your interactive flat panel 18
Connecting to power and your room computer 19
Installing a guest laptop connection 20
Disabling the USB receptacle on the side terminal panel 22
Connecting peripheral devices to your interactive flat panel 23
Chapter 4: Installing SMART software 25
Installing SMARTMeetingPro software 26
Installing SMARTNotebook software 26
Chapter 5: Using your interactive flat panel 29
Turning on and turning off your interactive flat panel 30
Using the infrared remote control 31
Getting started with your SMARTBoard interactive flat panel 35
Playing audio files on your interactive flat panel 46
Using the USB receptacle 47
Chapter 6: Using guest laptops with your interactive flat panel 49
Connecting a guest laptop 49
Using a SMARTGoWire cable 50
Connecting a side laptop 51
Chapter 7: Maintaining your interactive flat panel 53
Updating your SMART software and firmware 53
Calibrating your interactive flat panel 56
Orienting your interactive flat panel 57
Replacing a pen nib 57
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C O N T E N T S
Cleaning the screen 58
Cleaning the camera windows and reflective tape 58
Maintaining ventilation 59
Preventing condensation 59
Checking the interactive flat panel installation 60
Removing your interactive flat panel 60
Transporting your interactive flat panel 61
Chapter 8: Troubleshooting for your interactive flat panel 63
Resolving image issues 63
Resolving touch control and digital ink issues 67
Resolving audio issues 70
Resolving remote control issues 71
Resolving issues using the SMART Connection Wizard 72
Resolving issues using SMART Board Diagnostics 73
Appendix A: Adjusting video settings with the on-screen display menu 75
Changing settings in the OSD menu 75
Main menu settings 76
Appendix B: Hardware environmental compliance 83
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment regulations (WEEE directive) 83
Restriction of Certain Hazardous Substances (RoHS directive) 83
Batteries 83
Packaging 84
China’s Electronic Information Products regulations 84
Index 85
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Chapter 1
Feature highlights 2
Commercial-grade, touch-enabled flat panel 2
Elegant, sophisticated design 2
Software 2
Dual sketch capabilities 2
SMARTInk™ 2
Touch and gestures 3
Durable surface 3
Interactive flat panel components 3
Front view 3
LCD screen 3
Camera and reflective tape channel 3
Pen and eraser holders 4
Color select module 4
Front control panel 5
Infrared remote control 5
Left side view 6
Menu control panel 6
USB receptacle 6
Side terminal panel 6
Back view 7
Bottom terminal panel 8
Inside terminal panel 8
Audio terminal panel 9
Other components for the SMART Board 8070i-SMP interactive flat panel 9
SMARTGoWire™ auto-launch cable 9
CAT 5 USB extender 9
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C H A P T E R 1
About your interactive flat panel
Feature highlights
Commercial-grade, touch-enabled flat panel
Your SMARTBoard 8070i interactive flat panel features SMART’s proprietary DViT® (Digital Vision
Touch) technology on an LCD screen which enables you to select, write and erase on the interactive
surface. It enables you to do everything you can do at your computer—open and close applications,
conference with others, create new documents or edit existing ones, visit websites, play and
manipulate video clips and more—just by touching the interactive surface. Two users can also draw
on the interactive surface at the same time, and you can use an array of gestures within applications.
You can also write over any application in digital ink using a pen tray pen or your finger, and then save
these notes for future reference and distribution.
Elegant, sophisticated design
The professional design and crisp, eye-catching visuals of the SMARTBoard 8070i interactive flat
panel make it perfect for any high-end workspace.
Software
To use all the features of your interactive flat panel described in this guide, go to
smarttech.com/downloads and ensure that you have the latest version of SMART software and
SMART Product Drivers installed on your computer.
Dual sketch capabilities
Two people can each pick up a pen and draw on the interactive surface at the same time, providing a
higher degree of interactivity.
SMARTInk™
SMARTInk enables you to write and draw in digital ink over open applications, files, folders,
websites and any other open window on your computer. When you write outside the open windows on
your computer, a SMARTInk Note appears and you can write inside the note.
When you open an application that has its own ink tools, you can turn off SMARTInk, and then use
the application's ink tools to write in the content.
For more information, see the SMARTInk user’s guide for Windows® operating systems
(smarttech.com/kb/170191) or SMARTInk user's guide for MacOSX operating system software
(smarttech.com/kb/170192).
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C H A P T E R 1
About your interactive flat panel
Touch and gestures
You can perform mouse functions with your finger, and write and erase digital ink with a pen tray pen
or the eraser. The object awareness feature enables you to pick up a pen, and then write, select or
erase without replacing the pen.
Durable surface
The SMARTBoard 8070i interactive flat panel features a hardened glass screen.
Interactive flat panel components
Front view
The front of your interactive flat panel includes the LCD screen, the cameras and reflective tape
channel, the pen holders with the pens, the eraser holder with an eraser and the color select module.
LCD screen
The screen is 61" W × 34 1/4" H (154.9 cm × 87.2 cm), with a 70" (178 cm) diagonal, 16:9 format.
For information on cleaning your LCD screen, see Cleaning the screen on page 58.
Camera and reflective tape channel
The interactive flat panel screen is bordered by a channel that contains reflective tape. Each corner
has a camera that tracks finger and pen positions across the screen. For information on cleaning your
camera windows and reflective tape, see Cleaning the screen on page 58.
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C H A P T E R 1
About your interactive flat panel
C A U T I O N
l Do not damage or remove the reflective tape.
l Keep the reflective tape dry.
I M P O R T A N T
l Do not attach items such as adhesive notes to the screen because they will interfere with the
cameras.
l Do not place anything in the channel because it will interfere with the cameras.
Pen and eraser holders
The bottom bezel contains magnetic holders for two pens and an eraser. Removing a pen or the
eraser from the holders activates it and enables you to either draw or erase digital ink.
C A U T I O N
When returning the pen or eraser to the magnetic holder, ensure that it is centered on the holder to
prevent the pen or eraser from falling and potentially being damaged.
Color select module
The color select module enables you to access the help function, open the on-screen keyboard,
select pen color, activate the right-click and orient the interactive flat panel.
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C H A P T E R 1
About your interactive flat panel
Front control panel
The front control panel contains the volume
control, mute, input and power buttons, as
well as the status light and infrared remote
control sensor.
I M P O R T A N T
Do not cover or block this area or you could
have reduced use of the infrared remote
control.
In normal use
The volume, mute and input buttons
l
are blue.
The power button is green.
l
The status light is green.
l
For information on diagnosing issues using
the front control panel lights, see Diagnosing
blank screen issues using the front control
panel lights on page 63.
Infrared remote control
The infrared remote control enables you to turn on and turn off your interactive flat panel, change the
input source, adjust the volume, access the on-screen menu and more. For more information on the
infrared remote control, see Using the infrared remote control on page 31.
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C H A P T E R 1
About your interactive flat panel
Left side view
The left side of your interactive flat
panel has the menu control panel
and the side terminal panel.
Menu control panel
The menu control panel enables you to access the on-screen display menu to adjust display and
audio settings. For more information on the on-screen display menu, see Adjusting video settings
with the on-screen display menu on page 75.
USB receptacle
The USB receptacle takes a USB type A connector, such as a USB memory drive. For more
information on this receptacle, see Using the USB receptacle on page 47.
N O T E
You can disable this USB receptacle so the room computer cannot access it. For instructions, see
Disabling the USB receptacle on the side terminal panel on page 22.
Side terminal panel
The side terminal panel has USB and HDMI receptacles for connecting a side laptop. For more
information on this terminal panel, see Connecting a side laptop on page 51.
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C H A P T E R 1
About your interactive flat panel
Back view
The back of the interactive flat panel includes the bottom terminal panel, the inside terminal panel and
the audio connection terminal panel.
I M P O R T A N T
Connect all required cables before you wall-mount your interactive flat panel. Some connectors
could be inaccessible after wall mounting.
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C H A P T E R 1
About your interactive flat panel
Bottom terminal panel
The bottom terminal panel contains the main power switch and several connections, including both
touch control connections and connections for auxiliary input and output devices, such as DVD
players, Blu-ray™ players and VCRs.
C A U T I O N
The AC power outlet is designated for a component of the SMART Board 8070ie-SMP interactive
flat panel. Use this power outlet only as designated by documentation for that system. Using this
power outlet for other items could damage the interactive flat panel.
Inside terminal panel
The inside terminal panel is on the left side of
the interactive flat panel and contains the touch
control USB connections and the room control
input and output.
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C H A P T E R 1
About your interactive flat panel
Audio terminal panel
This panel contains the speaker wire connections and the
wired remote control receptacles.
I M P O R T A N T
Do not connect RCA or 3.5 mm speaker plugs to the
wired remote control receptacles. The infrared remote
control is disabled while anything is inserted in these
receptacles.
Other components for the SMART Board 8070i-SMP interactive flat panel
The following components are included with the SMARTBoard 8070i-SMP interactive flat panel.
SMARTGoWire™ auto-launch cable
Enables you to use SMART Product Drivers and SMARTMeetingPro™ software without installing
them on your computer. For more information, see Using a SMARTGoWire cable on page 50.
CAT 5 USB extender
Extends a USB connection between your computer and the interactive flat panel. For more
information, see the documentation included with the CAT 5 USB extender.
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Chapter 2
panel
Environmental requirements 11
Wall-mounting your interactive flat panel 12
Important mounting considerations for trained installers 13
Choosing a mounting location 13
Choosing a mounting height 14
You require a team of professional installers equipped with a lifting device to install your
SMARTBoard 8070i interactive flat panel.
This chapter provides additional considerations and details for installing your interactive flat panel.
I M P O R T A N T
Because the receptacles might not be accessible after wall-installation, consider connecting cables
for speakers, computers and peripheral devices while the interactive flat panel is still in its
packaging or is suspended from a lifting device. For more information, see Connecting computers
and peripheral devices on page 15.
Environmental requirements
Before installing your interactive flat panel, review the following environmental requirements. For
more detailed information, see SMART Board 8070i and 8070i-SMP interactive flat panel
specifications (smarttech.com/kb/155318) or SMART Board 8070ie-SMP interactive flat panel with
appliance specifications (smarttech.com/kb/170078).
Environmental requirement Parameter
Power requirements .2A–3.7A at 100V–240V AC, 50 Hz–60 Hz
Power consumption at 77ºF
(25ºC)
Typically up–530 W (brightness at 70% and volume at 40),
maximum 580 W (brightness and volume at maximums)
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Installing your interactive flat panel
Environmental requirement Parameter
Operating temperature 41°F–95°F (5°C–35°C)
Storage temperature -4°F–140°F (-20°C–60°C)
Humidity 5%–80% relative humidity, non-condensing
Ventilation Maintain a 4" (10 cm) ventilation area around your interactive flat
panel to enable its cooling fans to operate. Do not store or
operate your interactive flat panel in dusty environments
because dust could interfere with the product’s ventilation and
cooling.
Water and fluid resistance l Intended for indoor use only. Doesn’t meet any salt-spray
or water ingress requirements.
l Don’t pour or spray liquids directly onto the interactive flat
panel or any of its sub-components. These liquids might
get into areas where they could damage sensitive
electronic components. Refer to page 58 for detailed
instructions on cleaning your interactive flat panel.
Wall-mounting your interactive flat panel
Use a team of trained, professional installers equipped with a lifting device to install your interactive
flat panel.
W A R N I N G
l Improper installation can result in personal injury or product damage.
l Your interactive flat panel weighs 262 lb. (119 kg). Refer to local building codes to ensure
your installation area can support this weight.
C A U T I O N
Do not allow the weight of the interactive flat panel to rest on the color select module because it is
not designed to support product weight. Attach other components while the interactive flat panel is
either still in its packaging or suspended from a lifting device to prevent the weight of the interactive
flat panel from damaging the color select module.
I M P O R T A N T
Save all product packaging so that it is available if you need to transport your interactive flat panel.
If your original packaging is not available, you can purchase new product packaging from your
authorized SMART reseller (smarttech.com/where).
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Installing your interactive flat panel
Important mounting considerations for trained installers
Consider the following when mounting the interactive flat panel on a wall:
l Attach the included M12 eyebolts and washers to assist in mounting, and remove them after
you wall-mount the interactive flat panel.
W A R N I N G
Do not attempt to mount or carry the interactive flat
panel using your own strength because it could fall and
cause personal injury. Attach a lifting device to the
included M12 eyebolts to lift and carry the interactive
flat panel.
C A U T I O N
Hand-tighten the M12 eyebolts. If you over-tighten the eyebolts and damage the threads, you
will be unable to remove the eyebolts.
ll Plan your workflow to include cabling because some cable connection points might not be
accessible after installation.
I M P O R T A N T
Attach the speakers and connect the speaker wires to the interactive flat panel before you
wall-mount it. For more information, see Installing the speakers on page 16.
l To mount the interactive flat panel on a wall, you require a standard VESA 400 mm × 400 mm
mounting plate (not included).
l Use M8 screws to fasten the wall bracket. The screws must be 14–15 mm long plus the
thickness of the bracket and the washer.
l The recommended fasten force is 99.57–121.70 in-lb. (11.25–13.75 N·m).
l Refer to the instructions included with the mounting equipment for more detailed information.
Choosing a mounting location
Consider the following when you select a location for the interactive flat panel:
l The wall must be strong enough to support the interactive flat panel and the mounting
equipment. The interactive flat panel weighs 262 lb. (119 kg).
l Do not install the interactive flat panel in a location where a door or gate could hit it.
l Do not install the interactive flat panel in an area where it will be subjected to strong vibrations
or dust.
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Installing your interactive flat panel
l Do not install the interactive flat panel near where the main power supply enters the building.
l Ensure adequate ventilation or provide air conditioning around the interactive flat panel so that
heat can flow away from the unit and the mounting equipment.
l If you mount the interactive flat panel in a recessed area, leave at least 4" (10 cm) of space
between the interactive flat panel and the recess walls to enable ventilation and cooling.
Choosing a mounting height
Consider the general height of your user community when your choose the mounting height for the
interactive flat panel.
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Chapter 3
peripheral devices
Installing the speakers 16
Connecting a room control system 17
Connecting computers to your interactive flat panel 18
Interactive flat panel touch control and video input connections 18
Connecting to power and your room computer 19
Room computer connection diagram 19
Installing a guest laptop connection 20
Guest laptop connection diagram 21
Disabling the USB receptacle on the side terminal panel 22
Connecting peripheral devices to your interactive flat panel 23
Bottom terminal panel 23
This chapter includes information on connecting your interactive flat panel to computers and other
peripheral devices.
I M P O R T A N T
Because the cable connection points might not be accessible after wall-installation, consider
connecting these devices while the interactive flat panel is suspended from the lifting device.
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Connecting computers and peripheral devices
Installing the speakers
Your interactive flat panel comes with two 15 W speakers.
g To install the speakers
1. Attach the speakers to the speaker mounting holes on the side of the interactive flat panel with
the included screws.
2. Connect the speaker wires to the speaker wire connections.
I M P O R T A N T
Do not connect the speakers to the wired remote control 3.5 mm jacks. These are not audio
connections. The remote control is disabled while anything is inserted into these jacks.
3. Run the speaker wire for the left speaker (when viewed from the back of the interactive flat
panel) below the bottom terminal panel and secure it with the included small clamps.
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Connecting computers and peripheral devices
Connecting a room control system
You can control your interactive flat panel from a room control system.
g To connect your interactive flat panel to a room control system
Connect an RS-232 cable from the room control input on the inside terminal panel of the
interactive flat panel to the serial output on your computer or room control system.
I M P O R T A N T
Do not use a null modem cable. Use only a standard RS-232 cable.
For more information about setting up and programming an RS-232 connection, see Remotely
managing your SMARTBoard 8070i interactive flat panel (smarttech.com/kb/160469).
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Connecting computers and peripheral devices
Connecting computers to your interactive flat panel
You can connect up to three computers simultaneously to your interactive flat panel:
l An installed room computer connected to USB 1 and the VGA
l An installed cable for the guest laptop connected to USB 2 and RGB/HV connection
l A side laptop connected to the USB 3 and HDMI 2 connector
N O T E
This document describes the default USB and video connections. To customize the USB and video
mapping, see Configuring the video and touch input for your SMART Board 8070i interactive flat
panel (smarttech.com/kb/170065).
Interactive flat panel touch control and video input connections
The following table shows which touch control USB connection corresponds with which video input
for each computer connection.
Touch control Video input
Room computer
Guest laptop connection USB 2 (inside panel)
Side laptop connection
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USB 1 (inside panel)
USB 3 (side terminal panel)
VGA page 19
RGB/HV page 20
HDMI 2 page 51
Installation steps
C H A P T E R 3
Connecting computers and peripheral devices
N O T E
A wire management bundle (part number WMB-SBID) for the guest laptop connection is available
from your authorized SMART reseller. This 16' (5 m) bundle includes a USB cable and a RGB/HV
to VGA video cable.
Connecting to power and your room computer
Your room computer is the default computer for your interactive flat panel. Connect this computer to
your interactive flat panel with a VGA cable and a USB cable.
Room computer connection diagram
g To connect your interactive flat panel to power and your room computer
1. Connect the included VGA cable from computer 1 to the VGA receptacle on the bottom
terminal panel.
2. Connect the included USB cable from the USB 1 receptacle on the inside terminal panel of the
interactive flat panel to a USB receptacle on the computer.
3. Connect the included power cable from the AC IN connector on the bottom terminal panel to a
power outlet.
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Connecting computers and peripheral devices
4. Connect the power cable from your computer to a power outlet.
5. Turn on your computer.
6. Turn on the main power switch on the bottom terminal panel, and then press the Power button
on the front control panel.
7.
Using the remote control or the Input button on the front control panel, set the interactive
flat panel’s input source to VGA.
Installing a guest laptop connection
You can install cabling that enables you to connect a second computer to your interactive flat panel
from another location in the room, such as on a conference table. By installing this connection, you
make use of connection points that might not be accessible when your interactive flat panel is
wall-mounted.
You require a USB cable and a RGB/HV to VGA cable to install the guest laptop connection. You can
purchase a wire bundle that includes these two connectors from your authorized SMART reseller.
You may install these cables and run them through floors or walls to a nearby table. Refer to the
interactive flat panel specifications document for ordering information.
Alternatively, your users can connect a laptop to the side terminal panel using the more accessible
USB receptacle and HDMI input. For more information, see Connecting a side laptop on page 51. For
a diagram of the various computer options, see Connecting computers to your interactive flat panel
on page 18.
W A R N I N G
Ensure that any cables extending across the floor to your SMART product are properly bundled and
marked to avoid a trip hazard.
N O T E
You do not require a laptop to install this cabling.
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Connecting computers and peripheral devices
Guest laptop connection diagram
g To setup the guest laptop connection location
1. Connect a USB cable to the USB 2 receptacle on the inside terminal panel, and then run the
cable to the laptop connection location, such as beside the interactive flat panel or on a
conference table.
2. Connect a 5-BNC to VGA video cable to the RGB/HV interactive flat panel connection on the
bottom terminal panel, and then run the cable to the remote connection location as above.
3. Bundle and cover the cables as appropriate to avoid a trip hazard.
To connect and use a guest laptop using this installed connection, see Connecting a guest laptop on
page 49.
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C H A P T E R 3
Connecting computers and peripheral devices
Disabling the USB receptacle on the side terminal panel
You can connect a USB drive or other USB device to the USB receptacle on the side terminal panel
of your interactive flat panel, and then access the device from the room computer. For more
information, see Using the USB receptacle on page 47.
You can also disable this USB receptacle so that it doesn’t access any of the computers connected
to your interactive flat panel.
C A U T I O N
Disconnect the power supply for your interactive flat panel before you disable the USB receptacle.
g To disable the USB receptacle
Locate the oval cut-out on the back of your interactive flat panel. It’s at the same height as the
1.
USB receptacle and very close to the receptacle.
Rotate the top of the cut-out using needle-nose pliers, and then grasp the bottom edge of the
2.
cut-out with the pliers.
3. Pry the cut-out away from your interactive flat panel.
You can see a black jumper on the circuit board inside the panel.
4. Pull the black jumper off of the circuit board with the pliers.
C A U T I O N
To prevent damage to the circuit board, do not touch the circuit board with the pliers.
I M P O R T A N T
You can install the jumper again to enable the USB receptacle.
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