Smart Technologies 99-00668-00 User Manual

Installation
Guide

SMART Board

Interactive Whiteboard

TM

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equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
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Important Information

Please read this manual carefully before setting up and using the SMART Board™ for Flat-Panel
Displays interactive whiteboard (SBFPD).

WARNING

WARNING

Make sure an AC socket outlet is near the SBFPD and remains easily accessible
during use.

Assurez-vous qu’une prise secteur se trouve à proximité du SBFPD et demeure
facilement accessible durant l’utilisation.

Asegúrese de que hay una toma de corriente alterna cerca del SBFPD y que es
fácilmente accesible para su uso.

Stellen Sie sicher, dass sich in der Nähe des SBFPD eine Steckdose befindet und
sie während der Verwendung auch leicht zugänglich bleibt.

SBFPD

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, don’t expose this product to rain or
moisture.

Pour réduire le risque d'incendie ou de choc électrique, évitez d'exposer ce produit
à la pluie ou à l'humidité.

Para reducir el riesgo de incendio o de descarga, no exponga este producto a la
lluvia o la humedad.

Um das Risiko eines Feuers oder eines Stromschlags zu reduzieren, darf das
Produkt weder Regen noch Nässe ausgesetzt werden.

WARNING

FOR EUROPEAN

CUSTOMERS

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The SBFPD should be used only with European TN and TT power
distribution systems.

The SBFPD 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 SBFPD.

AVERTISSEMENT

POUR LES

CLIENTS

EUROPÉENS

Le SBFPD doit être utilisé uniquement avec les systèmes de distribution
d’alimentation européens TN et TT.

Le SBFPD ne convient pas aux systèmes de distribution d’alimentation plus
anciens de type IP utilisés dans certains pays européens. “Ce système (type
IT) est largement utilisé isolé de la terre, dans certaines installations en
France, avec une impédance à la terre, à 230/400V, et en Norvège, avec
limiteur de tension, neutre non distribué, à 230V ligne à ligne.”(IEC
60950:1999)

Si vous avez des doutes sur le type de système d’alimentation disponible
lors de l’installation de votre SBFPD, contactez un personnel qualifié.

ADVERTENCIAS

PARA LOS

CLIENTES

EUROPEOS

WARNUNG FÜR

EUROPÄISCHE

KUNDEN

La SBFPD sólo se podrá utilizar con los sistemas eléctricos TN y TT
europeos.

Este modelo no está disponible para antiguos sistemas eléctricos de tipo IT
que aún se utilizan en algunos países europeos. “Este sistema (IT) tiene
una utilización muy extendida como núcleo aislado de tierra; en algunas
instalaciones en Francia, con impedancia de tierra, a 230/400 V; y en
Noruega, con limitador de tensión, a 230 V entre conductores.” (CEI
60950:1999)

Si no está seguro del tipo de sistema eléctrico que posee, póngase en
contacto con personal cualificado a la hora de instalar su modelo SBFPD.

Das SBFPD darf nur mit europäischen TN- und TT-Netzverteilern verwendet
werden.

Das SBFPD eignet sich nicht für ältere Netzverteiler vom Typ IT, die in
manchen europäischen Ländern zu finden sind. “Dieses System (IT-Typ)
wird, von der Erdung isoliert, in einigen Installationen in Frankreich mit
Impedanz zu Erde bei 230/400 V und in Norwegen mit
Spannungsbegrenzer, neutral, nicht verteilt, bei 230 V Leitung zu Leitung
verwendet.” (IEC 60950:1999)

Wenden Sie sich an qualifiziertes Personal, wenn Sie sich nicht sicher sind,
welches Stromsystem dort zur Verfügung steht, wo Sie Ihr SBFPD
installieren.

SBFPD

SBFPD

SBFPD

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Other Precautions

For operating safety and to avoid damage to the interactive whiteboard and its parts, please read
the following information carefully.

• If you transport the interactive whiteboard, we strongly urge you to completely repackage it
using the original packaging. This packaging was designed with optimal shock and vibration
protection. If the original packaging is no longer available, pack all components with as much
padding as reasonably possible to ensure that they aren’t exposed to excessive vibration or
shock.

• Clean the interactive whiteboard surface regularly. Otherwise, dust can build up on the
surface, adversely affecting its operation. For further information, see page 25.

• Don’t spray glass cleaner directly onto the interactive whiteboard. Instead, spray the cleaner
lightly on a cloth and then gently wipe the glass.

• Avoid setting up and using the interactive whiteboard in an area with excessive levels of dust,
humidity or smoke.

• Avoid exposing the interactive whiteboard to extreme heat or cold. The operating temperature
range is from 41°F to 85°F (5°C to 29°C) with up to 80% humidity (non-condensing). The
shipping and storage range is from 14°F to 95°F (-10°C to 35°C) with up to 80% humidity (non­condensing).

• If possible, unplug the unit before thunderstorms. However, don’t touch the unit or its power
plug during a thunderstorm as there is a risk of electrical shock.

• Unplug the unit if you won’t use it for an extended period.

• Use safe practices when you’re plugging in the power cable. For example, plug it in with dry
hands and don’t insert it into a dusty outlet. Unplug the interactive whiteboard before you
install or service any components.

• Your SMART product comes with a power plug that works with your country’s power outlets. If
the power plug is a three-prong, grounding-type power plug (designed to fit into a grounding­type power outlet) and you’re unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact an electrician to
replace the outlet. Don’t modify the power plug.

• Handle the power cord carefully and avoid bending it excessively. Route the power cord so it’s
unlikely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against it. If you must run a cable
over the floor, lay it in a flat, straight line and secure it to the floor with tape or a cable
management strip of contrasting color.

• If your SMART product requires replacement parts, use parts that are specified by SMART
Technologies.

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Table of Contents

Important Information............................................................................................................... i

Other Precautions .................................................................................................................... iii

Introduction.............................................................................................................................. 1

Interactive Whiteboard Technology........................................................................................... 1

About This Guide ...................................................................................................................... 1

Components of the Interactive Whiteboard............................................................................... 1

Important Information about Compatibility ................................................................................ 4

Installing SMART Board Software.......................................................................................... 5

Installing the Interactive Whiteboard..................................................................................... 7

Preparing the Interactive Whiteboard for Use..................................................................... 19

Opening SMART Board Software ........................................................................................... 19

Orienting SMART Board Software .......................................................................................... 19

Configuring the COM Port for a Serial Connection ................................................................. 20

Setting Up the On-Screen Display Control.............................................................................. 21

Using the SMART Bulb Saver................................................................................................. 22

Configuring the Display Control Icon Strip .............................................................................. 23

Cleaning and Troubleshooting............................................................................................. 25

Cleaning.................................................................................................................................. 25

Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................25

Calibrating the Cameras .........................................................................................................26

Customer Support ................................................................................................................. 27

Online Support ........................................................................................................................ 27

Training ................................................................................................................................... 27

General Inquiries..................................................................................................................... 27

Warranty.................................................................................................................................. 27

Registration ............................................................................................................................. 28

Sending Feedback .................................................................................................................. 28

Obtaining More Information on SMART Products................................................................... 28

Index........................................................................................................................................ 29

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Introduction

The SMART Board for Flat-Panel Displays interactive whiteboard adds touch-screen control and
writing capability to your flat-panel display while only minimally increasing its depth.

Interactive
Whiteboard

The SMART Board for Flat-Panel Displays interactive whiteboard includes an overlay, SMART
Board software and a pen tray equipped with an eraser and color pens. With these tools, you can
write over the on-screen image by simply picking up a pen and writing on the interactive
whiteboard.

Flat-Panel Display

Pen Tray

NOTE: As an alternative, you can order a controller instead of the pen tray. You won’t have access
to the pen tray tools, but you’ll still have touch control, and you can use the many features of
SMART Board software to create written notes.

Interactive Whiteboard Technology

When you’ve installed the interactive whiteboard, you can view the flat-panel display’s image
through the interactive whiteboard, and you can control any displayed computer application by
touching the interactive whiteboard.

The interactive whiteboard includes DViT™ (Digital Vision Touch) technology, which uses digital
cameras to track objects that interact with the interactive whiteboard. Each camera is calibrated to
recognize the position of a pen tray tool or your finger.

About This Guide

This guide shows you how to install your interactive whiteboard. For operating instructions, refer to
the SMART Board Software User’s Guide or the Help that comes with SMART Board software.

Components of the Interactive Whiteboard

There are several configurations of the SMART Board for Flat-Panel Displays interactive
whiteboard. All configurations include an overlay and SMART Board software, but some
configurations also include components such as a pen tray and a Display Control icon strip.

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The Overlay

The overlay, which includes embedded digital cameras in the top-left and top-right corners, is
mounted onto your flat-panel display.

Cameras

Overlay

The Pen Tray

The pen tray attaches to your overlay and includes four colored pens and an eraser. To write over
the computer image, just pick up a pen and write on the interactive whiteboard as you’d write on a
standard whiteboard.

Eraser

Black Pen

Blue Pen

Red Pen

Green Pen

Pen Tray
Buttons

SMART Board Software

SMART Board software includes all the tools you need to write notes over any application and to
save these notes. The software features include:

• Notebook™ software – an application that you can use to organize, save and share your
notes. Notebook software also has many writing tools and is great for creating presentations
or jotting down notes during a presentation or meeting.

• SMART Recorder – an application that can record everything you do on the screen

• SMART Video Player – an application for the Windows operating system that allows you to
play video files, write over these videos, and then save or clear these notes

• SMART Keyboard – a virtual keyboard that you can use to enter text into an application and
convert your handwritten notes to typed text

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• Floating Tools – a virtual palette of writing tools that increases the screen’s interactive
functionality, even if you don’t have a pen tray

• SMART Board Control Panel – allows you to customize the writing tools and to change the
SMART Board software settings

• Aware – an application for the Windows operating system that makes a number of
conferencing, graphics, word processing and presentation programs work seamlessly with the
interactive screen

TIP

Aware applications (sometimes referred to as Ink Aware) are applications that
integrate with SMART Board software. When you write over an Aware
program, you can save your written notes within the file.

For comprehensive information on using the programs and tools included in SMART Board
software, read the supplied SMART Board Software User’s Guide or the Help that comes with
the software. When you read these documents, keep in mind that the SMART Board for
Flat-Panel Displays interactive whiteboard behaves the same as a projected SMART Board
interactive whiteboard.

The Display Control icon strip

NOTE: Display Control icon strips are available only if you’re using a Windows® operating system.

You can use the Display Control icon strip to turn your flat-panel display on and off, change your
input source, select a different screen width and perform other tasks, all while standing right at the
interactive whiteboard. The Display Control icon strip is optional and if you find you no longer need
it, you can easily disable and remove the strip.

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Important Information about Compatibility

Each SMART Board for Flat-Panel Displays interactive whiteboard comes with a SMART USB
adapter cable that connects the interactive whiteboard to your computer. The adapter cable works
only with version 8.1.3 (or later) of SMART Board software for Windows operating systems or
version 8.1.2 (or later) of SMART Board software for Macintosh computers.

Table 1:

Windows operating systems that work with
this cable

Windows 98/98 SE, Me, 2000 and XP
operating systems

You can’t use the SMART USB adapter cable if your computer uses Mac OS X v10.1.x. You must
either upgrade your operating system to Mac OS X v10.2 (or later), or order the original SMART
USB adapter cable (P/N USB-FRU) from SMART Technical Support (page 27).

Table 2:

Macintosh operating systems that work
with this cable

Mac OS X v10.2 or later

Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2 operating systems

NOTE: If your computer doesn’t have a USB port, you can order an optional 20' (6.1 m) straight­through DB9-to-DB9 serial cable from SMART Technical Support (page 27).

Windows operating systems that don’t
work with this cable

Windows 95 and Windows NT® operating
systems

Macintosh operating systems that don’t
work with this cable

Mac OS X v10.1.x

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