Smart Technologies Smart Board Plasma Display Installation Manual

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for Plasma Displays

Installation Guide

Interactive Plasma Overla

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Contents

Overview............................................................................................ 1

Using the SBPD Without a SMART Pen Tray ............................................... 1

Interactive Overlay ......................................................................................... 1

SMART Pen Tray........................................................................................... 2

Optional Icon Strips........................................................................................ 2

Supplied Software.......................................................................................... 3

About this Guide ............................................................................................ 3

Preparing the SBPD.......................................................................... 4

Unpacking and Checking Components ......................................................... 4

Placing the Overlay on a Flat Surface ........................................................... 5

Adjusting the Optional Icon Strips.................................................................. 5

Attaching the SMART Pen Tray..................................................................... 7

Installing the SBPD......................................................................... 10

Attaching the SBPD to the Plasma Display ................................................. 10

Optional Security Procedure ........................................................................ 13

Equipping the SMART Pen Tray.................................................................. 13

Configuring the SBPD .................................................................... 14

Activating an SBPD Connected to a Windows Computer............................ 14

Activating an SBPD Connected to a Macintosh Computer .......................... 17

Orienting the SBPD...................................................................................... 19

Setting Up On-Screen Display Controls for the Plasma Display.................. 20

Configuring the Icon Strips............................................................ 22

Configuring the Display Control Strip........................................................... 22

Configuring the Custom Strip....................................................................... 23

Removing Icon Strips................................................................................... 24

Contacting SMART Technologies.................................................. 25

Contacting SMART Technical Support ........................................................ 25

Other SMART Contacts ............................................................................... 25

Warranty ...................................................................................................... 25

User Registration Card ................................................................................ 25

Appendix A: Installing the Tool Strip ............................................ 26

Installing the Controller Unit and Stylus Holder............................................ 26

Configuring the Tool Strip ............................................................................ 28

Appendix B: Using the Tool Strip.................................................. 30

Controlling Applications With Mouse Click Icons......................................... 30

Annotating Over Top of an Application With the Pen Icons......................... 31

Erasing Annotations..................................................................................... 31

Saving Annotations to SMART Notebook .................................................... 31

Using the On-Screen Keyboard ................................................................... 32

Index................................................................................................. 33

Contents

Contents

Overview

The SMART Board for Plasma Displays™ (SBPD) is an interactive overlay that adds touch
control and annotation capabilities to various plasma displays. The interactive overlay adds
only 5/8" (1.59 cm) depth to the plasma display (without the SMART Pen Tray
every SBPD).

SBPD Interactive Overlay

SMART Pen Tray

™

provided with

Your Plasma Display

Interactive Overlay Sliding over a Plasma Display

The standard SBPD configuration includes a SMART Pen Tray equipped with an eraser and
writing styluses that work in the same way as conventional dry erase markers except with
electronic ink. With the SMART Pen Tray, all you need to do is pick up a stylus and start
writing. Instructions for installing an SBPD with a SMART Pen Tray are provided in the main
body of this guide.

Using the SBPD Without a SMART Pen Tray

You can also order an SBPD that includes a Tool Strip and a single writing stylus instead of a
SMART Pen Tray. With this configuration, you need to select a writing tool from the icon strip
before you can use the stylus to write on the SBPD in electronic ink. For information about
installing an SBPD with the Tool Strip and single writing stylus, refer to Appendix A on pages
26–29. Information about using the Tool Strip is provided in Appendix B on pages 30–32.

Interactive Overlay

The interactive overlay slides onto your plasma display easily and is readily attached with four
mounting brackets. The overlay has a touch resolution of approximately 2000 x 2000 and is
composed of two pieces of analogue-resistive material separated by an air gap.

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When you touch the resistive material, the Pen Tray controller, connected to both your
computer and the interactive overlay, sends contact information to the SMART Board Service.
The SMART Board Service is the driver component of SMART Board Software that runs in the
background, translating your contact with the SBPD into a variety of configurable behaviors.

To respond correctly to your touch, the SMART Board Service needs to know the precise area
of the interactive overlay affected. You provide the SMART Board Service with this information
by performing an orientation procedure, a simple process of touching firmly and precisely on a
grid of large red crosses that appears on the overlay. For a detailed description of how to
perform this procedure, refer to page 19 of this guide.

SMART Pen Tray

In addition to the interactive overlay, the SBPD comes with a SMART Pen Tray. The Pen Tray
includes four styluses and an eraser. To write on top of the computer image, just pick up one
of the four colored styluses from the Pen Tray and write on the SBPD.

Eraser

Black Stylus

Blue Stylus

Red Stylus

Green Stylus

Pen Tray Buttons

Pen Tray for SBPD

Optional Icon Strips

The SBPD comes with three optional icon strips: the Display Control Strip, Custom Strip and
Tool Strip.

If you have a Windows computer with an available serial port, you can use the Display Control
Strip to turn your plasma display on and off, select a different screen width and perform other
tasks to control the plasma display.

Input Source Select

Display Mode Toggle

Panel Control MenuSleep Mode Activation

BA BA

Display Control Strip

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The Custom Strip enables you to create your own icon strip by choosing a command for each
icon and drawing icons on the strip . This icon strip works with both Windows and Macintosh
computers.

The Tool Strip provides an alternative to the SMART Pen Tray, making a wide range of touch,
display and annotation functionality accessible from the SBPD frame area. This icon strip
works with both Windows and Macintosh computers.

A

Left-Mouse Click

Eraser

Black Pen

Blue Pen

Red Pen

Green Pen

Right-Mouse Click

On-Screen Keyboard

Notebook Screen Capture

SMART Board Control
Panel

B

Tool Strip

If you decide to use an icon strip, you’ll need to first make sure the strip is facing frontward and
then perform the appropriate setup procedures. Setup instructions for the Display Control Strip
and Custom Strip are provided on pages 22–24. Instructions for setting up the Tool Strip are
included in Appendix A found on pages 26–29.

Supplied Software

SMART Board Software includes all the programs and tools you’ll need to configure and use
your SBPD. For more information about how to use the programs and tools included in SMART
Board Software, refer to the SMART Board User’s Guide or the extensive online Help that
accompanies each program.

About this Guide

This guide describes how to install the SBPD. It doesn’t include information about using the
SBPD. For information about using the SBPD, refer to the SMART Board User’s Guide or the
extensive online help that comes with each program.

This guide is for both Windows and Macintosh

users of the SBPD. Almost all of the procedures
and descriptions in this guide apply to either system. However, information that applies solely
to Windows users is accompanied by a Win icon in the margin, and information relating only to
Macintosh users is distinguished by a similarly placed Mac icon. Procedures common to both
Windows and Macintosh are described in terms of Windows conventions.

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Mac

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Preparing the SBPD

To prepare the SBPD for installation, you’ll need to complete the following four tasks:

1. Unpack and check the SBPD components (page 4).

2. Place the overlay on the surface of a large table (page 5).

3. Adjust the optional icon strips, if necessary (pages 5–6).

4. Attach the SMART Pen Tray to the overlay (pages 7–9).

Unpacking and Checking Components

Unpack the contents of the shipping containers and check each item removed against the list
provided below. If any items are missing, contact SMART Technical Support at 1.866.518.6791.

Each SBPD includes the following components:

• an interactive overlay that slides onto your plasma display and is attached with four corner
mounting brackets

• eight bracket knobs and four 1/4-20 x 1/2" hex security screws for attaching the corner
mounting brackets to the overlay, plus a 3/16" hex-head Allen key for tightening the hex
screws

• a Display Control Strip, Custom Strip and Tool Strip inside pockets attached to the
interactive overlay

• a SMART Pen Tray assembly with a bracket attached

• a set of four styluses, an eraser cup and an eraser to equip the Pen Tray

• a DB9-to-DB9 serial cable and SMART Keyboard adapter cable or a USB-to-Serial adapter

cable for connecting the Pen Tray to a computer

• a modular 4-wire (MOD4) cable for connecting the overlay to the Pen Tray

• an RS-232 serial cable for connecting the plasma display to a computer

• a SMART Board Software CD-ROM

• the SMART Board for Plasma Displays Installation Guide and the SMART Board User’s

Guide

: Have the a Phillips No. 2 screwdriver and the supplied hex-head Allen key on hand

NOTE

when installing the SBPD.

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Placing the Overlay on a Flat Surface

After unpacking the overlay, place it face down and flat on a table of sufficient size to
accommodate it. Placing it on a table makes it easy to attach the SMART Pen Tray, make
cable connections to the Pen Tray, and adjust the icon strips (if necessary).

The Ideal Spot for Overlay Preparation

Adjusting the Optional Icon Strips

The SBPD includes three optional icon strips: the Display Control Strip, Custom Strip and Tool
Strip. If you have a Windows computer with an available serial port, you can use the Display
Control Strip to turn your plasma display on and off, select a different screen width and perform
other tasks associated with controlling the plasma display.

The Custom Strip and Tool Strip are available for both Windows and Macintosh computers.
The Custom Strip enables you to select functions for each icon and draw whatever icons you
want on the strip. The Tool Strip provides an alternative to the SMART Pen Tray, making a
wide range of touch, display and annotation functionality accessible from the SBPD frame area.
Please note that the position of the Custom strip may vary as shown below.

A

A

B

Tool Strip

BA BA

B

Custom Strip

Display Control Strip

Location of the SBPD Icon Strips

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When you receive the SBPD, the Display Control Strip will be facing frontward, but the Custom
Strip and Tool Strip will be facing backward. In order to use the Custom Strip or Tool Strip,
you’ll need to flip the strip so it faces frontward. If you want to change the way an icon strip
faces, you’ll need to do it before you attach the overlay to the plasma display because
afterwards the icon strips are not accessible.

To flip an icon strip:

1. Pull the icon strip out of its plastic pocket.

2. Turn the icon strip over. If you don’t want to use the strip, position it to face backward. If

you do want to use the strip, position if to face frontward.

BAB

BB

A

Facing Frontward Facing Backward

3. Return the icon strip to the plastic pocket from which it was removed. If you plan to use the

Custom Strip, make sure you draw icons on the strip before reinserting it.

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Attaching the SMART Pen Tray

1. Insert the MOD4 connector into the mini RJ11 socket on the underside of the overlay.

MOD4 Cable

Inserting the MOD4 Connector into the Overlay Socket

2. Place the Pen Tray bracket on the lower edge of the overlay frame. Using a Phillips No. 2
screwdriver, secure the Pen Tray bracket to the overlay with the two screws provided.

Screw x 2

Pen Tray Bracket

Lower Edge of
Overlay Frame

Attaching the Pen Tray Bracket to the Overlay

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3. Thread the free end of the MOD4 cable through the cable opening in the middle of the Pen
Tray bracket.

MOD4 Cable

Cable Opening

Threading the MOD4 Cable through the Pen Tray Bracket

4. Pull the MOD4 cable over to the Pen Tray controller and insert it into the MOD4 connector.

MOD4 Connector

MOD4 Cable

Connecting the MOD4 Cable to the Pen Tray

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5. You can order the SBPD with either a DB9-to-DB9 serial cable or a USB-to-serial adapter
cable. Insert the short end of the DB9-to-DB9 serial cable in the 9-pin serial port at the
back of the Pen Tray, or the DB9 end of the USB-to-serial adapter cable.

To Computer

9-Pin Serial Port

DB9-to-DB9 Serial or USB-to-Serial Adapter Cable

Connecting the DB9-to-DB9 or USB-to-Serial Adapter Cable to the Pen Tray

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Installing the SBPD

To install the prepared SBPD, you’ll need to complete the following three tasks:

1. Attach the SBPD to the plasma display (pages 10–12).

2. Install security screws, if wanted (page 13).

3. Equip the SMART Pen Tray (page 13).

WARNING

not attempt to install the overlay on a plasma display that is not fixed in a secure position.

: For the procedures that follow, your plasma display must be securely mounted. Do

Attaching the SBPD to the Plasma Display

1. With the assistance of another person, lift the prepared SBPD off the table, holding it firmly
by its four corners, and align it with the plasma display.

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Proper Way to Lift the SBPD

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2. Slide the SBPD over the plasma display. There will be a slight gap on each side.

Plasma Display

SBPD

Sliding the SBPD over the Plasma Display

3. Place the two upper-corner mounting brackets in place, guiding the brackets onto the
threaded studs on the overlay.

Threaded
Studs

SBPD Overlay

Plasma Display

Corner Mounting
Bracket

Guiding the Mounting Brackets onto the Threaded Studs

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4. Secure the top brackets (both left and right) by screwing the two bracket knobs on each
corner into place. Avoid over-tightening the knobs.

Bracket Knobs

Lifting the Overlay and Securing the Top Mounting Brackets

5. Put the two lower-corner mounting brackets in place and secure each corner with two
bracket knobs. Avoid over-tightening the knobs.

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Securing the Lower Mounting Brackets

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Optional Security Procedure

If you want to provide the interactive overlay with an additional level of security, install the four
security screws (located in the accessory box). Using the large hex key, screw a security screw
through the screw hole in the outer corner of each bracket, as shown in the figure below.

Security Screw x 4

Security Screw in Corner Mounting Bracket

Equipping the SMART Pen Tray

Insert the eraser end cup. Then place the eraser and four styluses in the Pen Tray.

Eraser

Black Stylus

Blue Stylus

Red Stylus

Green Stylus

Eraser End Cup

Equipping the Pen Tray

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Configuring the SBPD

To configure the SBPD, you’ll need to complete the following three tasks:

1. Activate the SBPD by installing the SMART Board Software and connecting the SBPD to a
computer (pages 14–19).

2. Orient the SBPD (page 19).

3. If you’re using a Windows computer, you may want to set up On-Screen Display Controls
to control the plasma display from the SBPD surface (pages 20–21).

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Activating an SBPD Connected to a Windows Computer

The procedure for activating an SBPD connected to a Windows computer varies depending on
whether you connect to a serial or USB port.

To activate an SBPD connected to a Windows computer serial port:

1. Insert the SMART Board Software CD into your CD-ROM drive.

The SMART Board Software setup program should start automatically. If it doesn't, select

Start, Run

screen instructions to install the SMART Board Software.

At the end of SMART Board Software installation, you'll be asked if you want to put the
SMART Board Tools icon in your Startup Folder. We recommend you reply affirmatively.
Consequently, whenever you activate Windows, SMART Board Tools will always be open,
and your SBPD will be fully functional without any further action.

2. Without removing the SMART Board Software CD, shut off your computer.

3. Insert the long end of the DB9-to-DB9 serial cable into an available serial port on your
computer. The other end of the cable should have already been connected to the Pen
Tray, as explained on page 9. Unplug your keyboard connector and reconnect it to the
supplied SMART Keyboard adapter cable. Insert the male end of the keyboard adapter
into the keyboard port on your computer. Finally, insert the keyboard adapter’s power plug
into the power plug socket on the back of the long DB9 connector.

and enter

x:\autorun.exe

(where x: is your CD-ROM drive). Follow the on-

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Serial Port

Power Plug Socket

Connecting to a Windows Computer Serial Port

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Keyboard Port

To Keyboard Connector

Keyboard Adapter

4. Turn on your computer.

The Ready Light on the Pen Tray should turn red. This indicates that the Pen Tray is
receiving power from the keyboard port on your computer.

When Windows starts, a Found New Hardware plug-and-play wizard will lead you through
the process of locating the SMART Board driver (which is on the SMART Board Software
CD in your CD-ROM drive).

5. Ensure that Windows searches your CD-ROM drive for the SMART Board driver.

Once you've completed the wizard, the Ready Light on your Pen Tray should turn from red
to green. This indicates that your SBPD is now touch-sensitive.

6. If you added SMART Board Tools to your StartUp menu during the software installation, it
will automatically open when you restart your computer. However, you can also open
SMART Board Tools at any time by going to
and selecting

SMART Board

. With SMART Board Tools open, you can now write over top

Start, Programs, SMART Board Software

of any application with the Pen Tray styluses.

To manually configure your Windows computer serial port:

If you're running Windows ME or NT 4.0, you have an early version of Windows, or the Ready
Light simply remains red rather than turning green, you'll need to manually configure the serial
(COM) port to which your SBPD is connected.

1. Click the SMART Board Tools icon in the System Tray and then click the Control Panel
button.

SMART Board Tools Icon

System Tray

The SMART Board Control Panel dialog box will appear.

2. In the Boards tab, click the Select button under Serial Ports.

The Select COM Port dialog box will appear.

3. If you know the COM port to which the SBPD is connected, you can type it or select it from
the COM port drop-down list and click the OK button under

Manual

.

or

If you're unsure of the correct COM port, click the Detect SMART Hardware button under

Automatic

. Your COM ports will be searched for the presence of an attached SBPD until

the correct COM port is located.

The Ready Light in the Pen Tray should change from red to green, indicating the SBPD is
now touch-sensitive.

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To activate an SBPD connected to a Windows computer USB port:

1. Insert the USB connector end of the USB-to-serial adapter into an available USB port on
the computer. The DB9 end of the cable should have been connected previously, as
explained on page 9.

USB Port

Connecting to a Windows USB Port

2. If you already have the appropriate USB driver installed on your system, the Ready Light
on the Pen Tray will turn red and you can proceed to install SMART Board Software (Step
3 below).

If you don't have the appropriate driver installed, a Found New Hardware wizard will
appear to assist you in locating the driver for the newly connected USB Human Interface
Device.

• Direct Windows to search for an appropriate driver by clicking the Next button.

• Click Next again to direct Windows to search the driver database on your hard drive

for the appropriate driver.

: If Windows fails to find the correct driver, insert the Windows 98/2000/ME CD

NOTE

in your CD-ROM to install a USB Human Interface Device driver.

• Click the Finish button after the driver search or driver installation is complete.

The Ready Light on the SMART Pen Tray will turn red. This indicates that the Pen Tray is
receiving power from the USB port.

3. Insert the SMART Board CD into your CD-ROM drive and follow the on-screen instructions
to install the SMART Board Software.

Immediately following SMART Board Software installation, you'll notice the Ready Light on
the Pen Tray turns from red to green. This indicates that the SBPD is now fully touch­sensitive.

4. If you added SMART Board Tools to your StartUp menu during the software installation, it
will automatically open when you restart your computer. However, you can also open
SMART Board Tools at any time by going to
and selecting

SMART Board

. With SMART Board Tools open, you can now write over top

Start, Programs, SMART Board Software

of any application with the Pen Tray styluses.

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Activating an SBPD Connected to a Macintosh Computer

The procedure for activating an SBPD connected to a Macintosh computer varies depending
on whether you connect to a serial or USB port.

To activate an SBPD connected to a Macintosh computer serial port:

1. Attach the Macintosh serial adapter (not included) to the long end of the supplied DB9-to­DB9 serial cable and insert the barrel-shaped end of the adapter into the modem or printer
port on your Macintosh. The other end of the DB9-to-DB9 serial cable should have been
connected previously, as explained on page 9.

Mac

NOTE:

The Macintosh serial adapter (part # 93-065-00) must be ordered separately.

Supplied Serial Cable

Power Plug
Socket

Long DB9

Modem or

Connecter

Printer Port

Macintosh
Serial Adapter

Connecting the Macintosh Serial Adapter and DB9-to-DB9 Serial Cable

2. With your Macintosh turned off, unplug your Macintosh keyboard connector from the
keyboard port. Next, connect the power plug end of the Macintosh keyboard adapter (not
included) to the power plug on the long DB9 connector and the other end to the vacated
keyboard port. Finally, reconnect the keyboard connector to the Macintosh keyboard power
adapter.

NOTE:

The Macintosh keyboard power adapter (part # 93-060-01) must be ordered

separately.

Power Plug
Socket

Keyboard
Adapter

Long DB9
Connector

To S e ri a l
Adapter

To Keyboard
Port

To Keyboard
Connector

Connecting the SMART Keyboard Adapter

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: If your Macintosh isn’t equipped with a keyboard port, connect an external power

NOTE

supply to the power plug socket on the long DB9 connector. This external power supply
must have the following characteristics:

• 2.1 mm inner diameter – positive center post

• 5.5 mm outer diameter – negative outer barrel

• 6 VDC to 12 VDC output

• minimum 200 mA output

3. Turn on your Macintosh.

: The Ready Light on the Pen Tray should turn red when you turn on your

NOTE

Macintosh. This indicates it is receiving power from your keyboard port or external power
supply.

4. Insert the SMART Board Software CD into your CD-ROM drive. The CD automatically
launches the installation program. Follow the on-screen instructions.

5. Click the SMART Board Tools icon in the menu bar and select

Control Panel

from the

drop-down menu.

6. In the Boards tab, click the Select button under Serial Ports.

The Pick a Port dialog box will appear.

7. If you know the port to which the SMART Board is connected, select a port from the

and click the OK button.

List

Port

or

If you’re unsure of the correct port, click the Auto Detect button to initiate SMART Board
detection. Your ports will be searched for the presence of an attached SMART Board until
the correct port is located.

The Ready Light in the Pen Tray should change from red to green, indicating the SBPD is
now touch-sensitive.

To activate an SBPD connected to a Macintosh computer USB port:

1. Insert the USB connector end of the USB-to-serial adapter into an available USB port on
the computer. The DB9 end of the cable should have been connected previously, as
explained on page 9. The Ready Light on your Pen Tray will turn red, indicating that the
SBPD is receiving power from your USB port.

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USB Port

Connecting to a Macintosh USB Port

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2. Insert the SMART Board Software CD into your computer's CD-ROM drive. The CD
automatically launches the installation program. Follow the on-screen instructions. W hen
installation is complete, the SMART Board Tools icon will appear in the menu bar and the
Ready Light on the Pen Tray will turn from red to green, indicating that the SBPD is now
touch-sensitive.

Orienting the SBPD

To provide an accurate and appropriate response to touch, the computer needs to know
exactly where on your SBPD the computer image is located. Although a default orientation is
automatically assigned to your SBPD, we recommend that you complete the orientation
process for yourself to ensure the greatest level of tracking precision.

To orient an SBPD:

1. For Windows, click the SMART Board Tools icon ( ) in the System Tray and then click
the Orient button.

or

Win

For Macintosh, point to

Settings

The Pick the Orientation Precision dialog box will appear.

2. Select one of the three orientation levels described below:

• The Quick orientation requires only 9 clicks to complete and is well-suited for fast

• The Standard orientation requires 20 clicks and provides a level of accuracy suitable

• The Fine orientation involves clicking on 80 individual crosses. While the Fine setting

3. Click the Next button.

A large gray rectangular image will fill the interactive overlay screen. This screen will
contain the number of crosses associated with the orientation level chosen.

4. Follow the on-screen instructions, pressing your finger squarely on the yellow center of
each red cross, in the order specified by the large white arrow. To begin the orientation,
press on the cross highlighted in red at the upper-left corner of the screen. You will hear a
beep and the next cross in the series will be highlighted in red.

NOTE

Point dialog box will appear. To correct the bad orientation, select the OK button at the
bottom of the screen using the mouse attached to your computer. You have to use your
mouse because touch awareness is not available during the orientation process.

. Then click the Orient button in the SMART Board Control Panel dialog box.

orientations.

for most systems.

is the most time-consuming to complete, it’s recommended for higher-resolution
systems that may require a more precise orientation.

: If you press on the crosses out of sequence or inaccurately, a Bad Orientation

Control Panels

on the

menu and select

Apple

SMART Board

Mac

5. Test if the orientation was successful by moving your finger across the SBPD. The cursor
should track your finger very closely and appear directly beneath the center of your
fingertip.

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Win

Setting Up On-Screen Display Controls for the Plasma Display

If you’re using a SMART Board for Plasma Displays with a Windows computer, you may want
to set up On-Screen Display Controls. That way, you can control your plasma display at the
SBPD surface and prevent image burn-in by automatically putting the plasma display into sleep
mode during periods of inactivity.

To set up On-Screen Display Controls, you’ll need to:

1. Connect the Plasma Display to the computer (page 20).

2. Configure the On-Screen Display Controls (pages 20–21).

3. Activate SMART Bulb Saver (page 21).

To connect the plasma display to a Windows computer:

You can find the RS-232 serial cable required for this connection in the accessory box.

1. Connect one end of the provided RS-232 cable into an available serial port on the
computer.

2. Connect the other end of the RS-232 cable into the serial port on the plasma panel.

Serial Port

To P l as ma D i sp la y

RS-232 Serial Cable

Connecting a Serial Cable from the Plasma Panel to the Computer

To configure On-Screen Display Controls for the plasma display:

1. Click the SMART Board Tools icon ( ) in the System Tray and then click the Control
Panel button.

The SMART Board Control Panel dialog box will appear.

2. In the Boards tab, click the Advanced button and select
from the pop-up menu that appears.

The On-Screen Controller Installer dialog box will appear.

3. In the
your computer.

Serial Port

box, select the COM port that you used to connect the plasma display to

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4. Click the arrow button and select your plasma display from the drop-down list under

Display Controller

.

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5. Select the amount of time you want to intervene between screen saver activation and the
initiation of standby mode by clicking the up or down arrow button in

Delay Time

. The

default delay time is one minute.

6. Click the Install button.

The plasma display model you selected will be listed under the

Serial Port

in the On-

Screen Controller Installer dialog box.

7. Click the Start button.

The On-Screen Display Controls dialog box for your plasma display will immediately
appear together with an icon in the System Tray as shown below.

On-Screen Display Controls Icon

8. If you don’t have a screen saver installed, activate SMART Bulb Saver as explained in the
next section of this guide. The On-Screen Display Control that automatically puts your
plasma display into sleep mode during periods of inactivity will not work unless you have a
screen saver installed.

To activate SMART Bulb Saver:

1. Click the Start button in the Task Bar, point to

Settings

The Windows Control Panel directory will appear.

2. Double-click on Display.

The Display Properties dialog box will appear.

3. Click on the Screen Saver tab.

4. Click the scroll-down arrow under

Screen Saver

5. Click the Settings button.

The SMART Bulb Saver dialog box will appear. The set of On-Screen Display Controls that
you configured for your plasma display will be listed under

6. To use your own custom bitmap or company logo as the SMART Bulb Saver graphic, click
on the Custom tab and browse to the graphic file you want to use.

7. To shut down the computer and log off the current user, click on the Shut Down tab and
follow the instructions in that dialog.

8. Click the OK button in the SMART Bulb Saver dialog box.

The Display Properties dialog box will reappear.

9. Click the OK button in the Display Properties dialog box.

and then select

and select

Control Panel

SMART Bulb Saver

Display

.

.

.

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Configuring the Icon Strips

The SBPD comes with a Display Control Strip, Custom Strip and Tool Strip. This section of
the guide explains how to configure the Display Control Strip and the Custom Strip. For
information about how to set up the Tool Strip, refer to Appendix A on pages 26–29.

Win

Configuring the Display Control Strip

The Display Control Strip is an optional icon strip that enables you to turn your plasma panel
on and off, select a different input source (e.g., your computer or, if connected, a VCR or
DVD player), select a different screen width, and access the Panel Control menu. During
manufacturing, the Display Control Strip is installed facing frontward. The Display Control
Strip is currently only available for Windows users.

Input Source Select

Display Mode Toggle

Panel Control MenuSleep Mode Activation

BA BA

Display Control Strip

The table below summarizes the function provided by each icon in the Display Control Strip.

Press this icon: To produce this result:

Sleep Mode Activation

Put the plasma display into sleep/standby mode

Input Source Select

Display Mode Toggle

Panel Control Menu

To make use of the Display Control Strip, you must:

1. Connect the plasma display to a serial port on your computer (pages 20).

2. Configure On-Screen Display Controls for the plasma display (pages 20–21).

3. Map the position of the Display Control Strip (page 23).

Toggle among the various input modes available
with your setup (e.g., PC, video or DVD)

Scroll through the various screen width options
available with your plasma display

Access a menu of audio and video controls for your
plasma display

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To map the position of the Display Control Strip:

1. Click the SMART Board Tools icon ( ) in the System Tray and then click the Control
Panel button.

The SMART Board Control Panel dialog box will appear.

2. In the Boards tab, click on the Advanced button and select
from the pop-up menu that appears.

The Edit Plasma Overlay Settings dialog box will appear.

3. In the Set Up Icon Strips tab, click the Display Control Strip button.

An orientation screen will appear.

4. Press the circled A on the Display Control Strip.

5. Press the circled B at the right edge of the Display Control Strip.

Plasma Icon Strip Settings

Press this

: If you press on a point too far from the actual letters on the icon strip, you’ll receive

NOTE

an error message asking you to repeat this procedure.

A

Press this

B

BA BA

Configuring the Custom Strip

You can also use the Custom Strip to create your own icon strip by assigning commands to
icons that you have drawn on the strip. You should have already drawn the icons that you want
as explained on page 6 of this guide.

To configure the Custom Strip:

1. For Windows, click the SMART Board Tools icon ( ) in the System Tray and then click
the Control Panel button.

or

For Macintosh, click the SMART Board Tools icon (

Control Panel

The SMART Board Control Panel dialog box will appear.

2. In the Boards tab, click the Advanced button and select
the pop-up menu that appears.

The Edit Plasma Overlay Settings dialog box will appear.

3. In the Set Up Icon Strips tab, click the Custom Strip button.

The Custom Button Strip dialog box will appear.

4. Click the Add Command button.

The Command List will appear.

5. Select the commands you want and click OK.

The commands you selected will be listed in the Custom Button Strip dialog box.

6. Click the Position Strip button.

An orientation screen will appear.

7. Press the circled A on the Custom Strip.

8. Press the circled B at the other edge of the Custom Strip.

.

) in the menu bar and then select

Plasma Icon Strip Settings

from

Win

Mac

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Win

Mac

Removing Icon Strips

You have the option of removing all of the icon strips that you have configured or just the
Custom Strip.

To remove all of the icon strips:

1. For Windows, click the SMART Board Tools icon ( ) in the System Tray and then click
the Control Panel button.

or

For Macintosh, click the SMART Board Tools icon (

Control Panel

The SMART Board Control Panel dialog box will appear.

.

) in the menu bar and then select

Win

Mac

2. In the Boards tab, click the Advanced button and select
the pop-up menu that appears.

The Edit Plasma Overlay Settings dialog box will appear.

3. In the Set Up Icon Strips tab, click the Remove All Strips button.

Plasma Icon Strip Settings

from

To remove the Custom Strip only:

1. For Windows, click the SMART Board Tools icon ( ) in the System Tray and then click
the Control Panel button.

or

For Macintosh, click the SMART Board Tools icon (

Control Panel

The SMART Board Control Panel dialog box will appear.

2. In the Boards tab, click the Advanced button and select
the pop-up menu that appears.

The Edit Plasma Overlay Settings dialog box will appear.

3. In the Set Up Icon Strips tab, click the Custom Strip button.

The Custom Button Strip dialog box will appear.

4. Click the Remove Custom Strip button.

5. Click OK.

.

) in the menu bar and then select

Plasma Icon Strip Settings

from

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Contacting SMART Technologies

Contacting SMART Technical Support

All SMART products include one year of free telephone, fax and e-mail support. You may
contact SMART Technical Support at:

Telephone

Fax (24 hours)
E-mail
Web site

Please note your SBPD serial number before calling so we may better assist you. You’ll find
the serial number label on the rear of the interactive overlay, in the top right corner. We’ll also
need to know the purchase date, the dealer’s name, your operating system, and the name of
the application software causing the problem, if applicable.

: toll-free at 1.866.518.6791 or outside North America at +1.403.228.5940

(Available 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. Mountain time from Monday to Friday)

: 403.245.0366

: [e-mail]

: www.smarttech.com

Other SMART Contacts

Sales and Marketing

Fax(24 hours)

: [e-mail]

E-mail

Address

: 403.228.2500

: SMART Technologies Inc.

Suite 600, 1177 - 11th Avenue SW
Calgary, AB CANADA T2R 1K9

: toll-free at 1.888.42.SMART or outside North America

+1.403.245.0333

Warranty

Your SBPD is covered by a one-year parts and labor warranty. If you need to return defective
merchandise, call SMART Technical Support to receive the appropriate Return of Merchandise
Authorization, as well as shipping instructions so that the SBPD can be sent to an authorized
service center.

Warranty Shipping Charges

Shipping charges incurred from warranty service are paid as follows: The customer is
responsible for shipping the system to the service center. SMART pays return shipping via
ground service on any product returned for service within the warranty period. Any charges
associated with a customer-requested rush order are billed to the customer. Following the
warranty period, the customer is responsible for shipping the product to and from the service
center.

Read the warranty shipped with your SBPD for details.

User Registration Card

A User Registration Card has been shipped with your SBPD. To facilitate user support and to
receive news and updates, fill in and mail the card to SMART Technologies. You can also
register online via the SMART Web site at www.smarttech.com.

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Appendix A: Installing the Tool Strip

If you prefer not to use the SMART Pen Tray, you can purchase an SBPD that includes a Tool
Strip, a controller unit, and a stylus holder with one stylus. The Tool Strip makes a wide range
of touch, display and annotation functionality easily accessible from the SBPD frame area.

Installing the Controller Unit and Stylus Holder

1. Holding the controller in a vertical position, place it on the right side of the overlay frame,
with the attachment tab facing the center of the overlay. Using the small hex key and two
hex screws from the accessory box, secure the controller to the overlay frame by the
attachment tab.

Controller Unit

Attachment Tab

SBPD Overlay

Attaching the Controller to the Overlay

2. Maneuver the overlay so that its bottom edge hangs slightly over the edge of the table.
Holding the stylus holder in a vertical position, place it on the lower edge of the overlay
frame with the attachment tab facing the center of the overlay. Using the small hex key and
two hex screws from the accessory box, secure the stylus holder to the overlay frame by
the attachment tab.

Overlay Frame

Stylus Holder

Attaching the Stylus Holder to the Overlay

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3. Insert the MOD4 connector into the socket on the underside of the overlay.

MOD4 Socket
on Overlay

MOD4 Connector

Inserting the MOD4 Connector into the Overlay Socket

4. Adjust the icon strips according to the instructions found on pages 5–6.

5. Attach the overlay to the plasma display according to the instructions found on pages 10–

13.

6. Route the MOD4 cable along the bottom and then the right edge of the overlay to the top of
the controller. Insert the other MOD4 connector end into the top of the controller (in the
socket closest to you).

Inserting the MOD4 Cable into the Top of the Controller

MOD4 Connector

MOD4 Socket
on Controller

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7. Insert the short DB9 end of the serial cable into the 9-pin serial port at the top of the
controller.

To Computer

Short DB9 End of
Serial Cable

To SBPD Overlay

MOD4 Connector
from SBPD Overlay

9-Pin Serial Port
on Controller

Connecting the DB9-to-DB9 Serial Cable to the Controller

8. Activate the SBPD by installing the SMART Board Software and connecting the SBPD to a
computer as explained on pages 14 – 19.

Win

Mac

Configuring the Tool Strip

To use the Tool Strip, you must first perform a quick setup procedure that maps your touch to
the appropriate functionality. This calibration procedure is very simple: you’re only required to
touch a single point at each end of the strip.

To map the position of the Tool Strip:

1. For Windows, click the SMART Board Tools icon ( ) in the System Tray and then click
the Control Panel button.

or

For Macintosh, click the SMART Board Tools icon (

Control Panel

The SMART Board Control Panel dialog box will appear.

2. In the Boards tab, click the Advanced button and select
the pop-up menu that appears.

The Edit Plasma Overlay Settings dialog box will appear.

3. In the Set Up Icon Strips tab, click the Tool Strip button.

An orientation screen will appear.

4. Press the circled A at the top of the Tool Strip.

.

) in the menu bar and then select

Plasma Icon Strip Settings

from

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5. Press the circled B at the bottom of the Tool Strip.

: If you press on a point too far from the actual letters on the icon strip, you’ll receive

NOTE

an error message asking you to repeat this procedure.

A

B

Press this

Press this

A

B

To activate visual and audio icon indicators:

You may want to see or hear a signal that indicates that the icon you’ve pressed is active. The
audio indicator is a soft click and the visual indicator is a green, rectangular light that appears
beside the icon (in Full Screen mode). In Normal mode, the indicator light will appear at a slight
distance from the icon. Please note that the visual indicator is only available for Windows
users.

1. For Windows, click the SMART Board Tools icon (
the Control Panel button.

or

For Macintosh, click the SMART Board Tools icon (

Control Panel

.

The SMART Board Control Panel dialog box will appear.

2. In the Boards tab, click the Advanced button and select
the pop-up menu that appears.

The Edit Plasma Overlay Settings dialog box will appear.

3. Select the check box beside

Play click sound on button press

tab to activate the audio indicator.

Windows users can also activate the indicator light by selecting the check box beside

Show tool indicator beside icon strip

in the Set Up Icon Strips tab.

4. Click OK.

) in the System Tray and then click

) in the menu bar and then select

Plasma Icon Strip Settings

from

in the Set Up Icon Strips

Indicator Light

Win

Mac

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Appendix B: Using the Tool Strip

The Tool Strip provides an alternative to the SMART Pen Tray, making a wide range of touch,
display and annotation functionality accessible from the SBPD frame area. It contains all the
functions shown below:

A

Left-Mouse Click

Eraser

Black Pen

Blue Pen

Red Pen

Green Pen

Right-Mouse Click

On-Screen Keyboard

Left-Mouse

Click

Right-Mouse

Click

Screen Capture Toolbar

SMART Board Control
Panel

B

Controlling Applications With Mouse Click Icons

1. Press the Left-Mouse Click icon in the Tool Strip.

or

Press the Right-Mouse Click icon in the Tool Strip.

2. Press on the overlay surface anywhere inside the frame with your finger or the optional
stylus.

A left- or right-mouse click will be produced in the contact area and the underlying
application will be affected accordingly. Any annotation currently displayed on the overlay
will disappear.

LEFT-MOUSE CLICK NOTE

contact produces another left-mouse click. To alter this behavior, you must click a different
icon.

RIGHT-MOUSE CLICK NOTE:

mouse click. All subsequent contacts will automatically revert to left-mouse clicks. To
produce another right-mouse click, you’ll need to press the Right-Mouse Click icon again.

: When using the Left-Mouse Click icon, each subsequent

Only the first contact with the overlay will produce a right-

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: The Right-mouse click is only provided for Windows users.

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Annotating Over Top of an Application With the Pen Icons

1. Press on a Pen icon in the Tool Strip.

2. Press on the interactive overlay surface anywhere inside the frame with your finger or the
optional stylus.

A stream of electronic ink in the same color as the Pen icon will appear.

3. You can select a Pen icon of a different color and continue to add to the original
annotation.

: The annotation is cumulative: you can augment it, adding new colors and even

NOTE

changing pen widths without losing previously created material.

4. When you’ve finished writing, you have the option of either saving the annotation with the
Screen Capture function or allowing it to disappear with the next left- or right-mouse click.

5. To restore left- or right-mouse mode, simply press on the Left- or Right-Mouse icon in the
Tool Strip. The next time you press on the interactive overlay, your annotation will
disappear.

Erasing Annotations

To selectively erase an annotation:

1. Press the Eraser icon in the Tool Strip.

2. Press on the interactive overlay with your finger or the stylus.

The electronic ink will disappear wherever interactive overlay contact is made.

: This method of erasing only works with annotations created with the Tool Strip or

NOTE

Floating Tool pens. You can't remove either geometric objects (such as a rectangle, line or
ellipse) or text objects with the Eraser icon. To remove geometric objects or text, use the

command in the

Delete

menu or the Delete key on your keyboard.

Edit

Pen Icon

Eraser Icon

To erase using the “circle and tap” erasing method:

Press the Eraser icon in the Tool Strip. Using your finger or a stylus, encircle any area of the
interactive overlay you want erased. Then tap once inside that circle to erase all the
annotations inside that area at the same time. All traces of electronic ink contained within that
circle will immediately disappear.

Saving Annotations to SMART Notebook

To save annotations to SMART Notebook on a Windows computer:

1. After making an annotation, press the Screen Capture icon in the Tool Strip.

If it’s not open in the background, SMART Notebook will automatically open and a three­button Screen Capture toolbar will appear.

Press to select
a screen region
to import into
Notebook

Press to import the
current window into
Notebook

Press to import
an entire screen
into Notebook

Win

Screen

Capture Icon

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The Screen Capture toolbar will float over all open applications. Move the Screen Capture
toolbar by pressing and dragging the title bar to any screen position.

2. Press the first button to capture a selected area of the screen, the middle button to capture
the current window, or the final button to capture an entire screen to the current Notebook
page.

: If you accidentally capture a window or screen over existing material on the current

NOTE

page, you can easily restore the original material. Select the newly captured image by
clicking once on it, activate the Cut command, create a new page and then select the
Paste command. The captured image will appear on the new page and the previous page
will be restored to its original state.

Mac

Screen Capture Icon

On-Screen

Keyboard Icon

To save annotations to SMART Notebook on a Macintosh computer:

After making an annotation, press the Screen Capture icon in the Tool Strip.

An image of your screen will be saved in your open Notebook file.

Using the On-Screen Keyboard

1. Press the On-Screen Keyboard icon in the Tool Strip.

The SMART On-Screen Keyboard will appear.

2. Press the keys on the On-Screen Keyboard itself to create keyboard-entered text.

3. Press the Minimize button or the Close button in the keyboard title to either minimize or exit
from the on-screen keyboard.

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Index

A

Activating Visual and Audio Icon Indicators,

29

Audio Icon Indicators, 29

C

Configuring On-Screen Display Controls, 20–

21
Configuring the SBPD, 14–21
Contacting SMART Technologies, 25
Custom Strip, 3

Configuring, 23

Removing, 24

Reversing, 5–6

D

DB9-to-DB9 Serial Cable, 9, 14–15, 17–18
Display Control Strip, 2

Configuring, 22–23

Removing, 24

Reversing, 5–6
Display Mode Toggle Icon, 22

F

Fine Orientation, 19

I

Mapping Position of Icon Strips

Custom Strip, 23
Display Control Strip, 22–23
Tool Strip, 28–29

MOD4 Cable, 7–8

O

On-Screen Display Controls for Plasma

Display, 20–21

Orienting the SBPD, 19

P

Panel Control Menu Icon, 22
Pen Tray, 2

Attaching to Overlay, 7–9
Equipping, 13

Plasma Display

Connecting to Windows Computer, 20
On-Screen Display Controls, 20–21

Preparing the Overlay for Installation, 4–9

Q

Quick Orientation, 19

R

Removing Icon Strips, 24
Reversing Icon Strips, 5–6

Icon Strips, 2–3

Custom Strip, 23

Display Control Strip, 22–23

Reversing, 5–6

Tool Strip, 28–29
Input Source Select Icon, 22
Installing

On-Screen Display Controls for Plasma

Display, 20–21
SBPD on Plasma Display, 10–19
SMART Board Software, 14–19
SMART Pen Tray, 7–9

L

Lower Corner Brackets, 12

M

Macintosh Computer, 3

Configuring Custom Strip, 23
Configuring Tool Strip, 28–29
Installing SMART Board Software, 17–19
Orienting, 19
Serial Port, 17–18
USB Port, 18–19

S

SBPD

Attaching SMART Pen Tray, 7–9
Components, 4
Configuring, 14–21
Connecting to Macintosh Computer, 17–19
Connecting to Windows Computer, 14–16
Equipping the Pen Tray, 13
Installing, 10–19
Installing SMART Board Software, 14–19
Orienting, 19
Placing the Overlay on a Flat Surface, 5
Reversing Icon Strips, 5–6

Security Screws, 13
Security Screws, 13
Serial Port, 9

Macintosh Computer, 17–18

Windows Computer, 14–15
Sleep Mode Activation Icon, 22
SMART Board Software, 14–19
SMART Bulb Saver, 21

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Software Installation

Macintosh, 17–19
Windows, 14–16

Standard Orientation, 19

T

Tool Strip, 3

Activating Visual and Audio Icon

Indicators, 29
Installing, 26–29
Removing, 24
Reversing, 5–6
Using, 30–32

Touch Resolution, 1

U

USB Port

Macintosh Computer, 18–19
Windows Computer, 16

USB-to-Serial Adapter Cable, 9, 16, 18–19

V

Visual Icon Indicators, 29

W

Warranty, 25
Windows Computer, 3

Configuring Custom Strip, 23
Configuring Display Control Strip, 22–23
Configuring Tool Strip, 28–29
Installing SMART Board Software, 14–16
Orienting, 19
Serial Port, 14–15, 20
SMART Bulb Saver, 21
USB Port, 16

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