Smart Board Setup. Hardware Basics for Front Projection SMART Board Interactive Whiteboards

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1 Smart Board Setup Equipment needed: Smart Board, Overhead, PC Connections, Air Tablet, Windows Desktop, Finger Drive Overview The computer sends an image of an application to the projector. The projector casts the image onto the interactive whiteboard. The interactive whiteboard acts as both the monitor and input device, allowing you to control any application by touching the screen. Things to Remember: Smart Board location Wire Connections (Video, Audio, PC, DVD, VCR, Internet/Network, Air Tablet) Maintenance (Appendix-B) Hardware Basics for Front Projection SMART Board Interactive Whiteboards The SMART Board interactive whiteboard is touch sensitive and operates as part of a system that includes a computer and a projector. It is an input device similar to using a mouse or keyboard device that enables you to control applications on your computer. Additional instructions on how to setup a SMART Board can be found: The SMART Pen Tray The SMART Pen Tray consists of four colorcoded slots for pens and one slot for the eraser. Each slot has an optical sensor to identify when the pens and eraser have been picked up. You can write with the pen or with your finger, as long as the pen slot is empty. The technology in the pen tray is smart enough to know which tool was removed from its slot most recently. If you remove the eraser from its slot while you are still holding a pen, the pen tray will assume you want to erase. The lights above the tool slots indicate which tool was removed last. TIP: If someone accidentally takes a pen or the eraser home, simply cover the optical sensor with a pen lid or a sticky note to continue using your interactive whiteboard until the tool is returned. Page: 1 of 13

2 Setup Steps for Freetown Elementary School Check to make sure the USB/Serial cable is connected from the PC to the Smart board Check to make sure the Overhead Video Cable is connected from the Overhead to the PC. Turn on Overhead Projector Turn on the Windows PC Orient the Smart board using the Windows PC Additional connection options found in the Appendix-A. Page: 2 of 13

3 Orienting the SMART Board Interactive Whiteboard You must orient the interactive whiteboard upon initial installation, or if your whiteboard or projector has been moved or jostled. Ensure the projector, computer and SMART Board software are running. There are two ways to begin the orientation process. The following is the most commonly used. 1. Click on the SMART Board Tools icon in the lower right of corner of the Microsoft Windows Taskbar and select Orient. 2. Begin the orientation at the upper-left corner. Press your finger or pen squarely on the yellow center of each red cross in the order indicated by the white, diamond- shaped background. 3. If you re dissatisfied with the precision of a particular orientation point, simply press the left arrow key on the attached keyboard to redo a poorly aligned orientation point. Page: 3 of 13

4 Using the Overhead with a Laptop To toggle the video port to display both the laptop screen and the wall or Smartboard, you need to make sure the laptop is set to display both. Press the Function Fn key and the F8 to toggle. You can choose from 3 different settings: Laptop only Wall/Smartboard only Both Laptop and Wall/Smartboard Fm (Function Key) F8 (Video Display Key/Port) Page: 4 of 13

5 With the AirLiner wireless slate you can interact wirelessly with your SMART Board interactive whiteboard interactive pen display from 52 feet away. The battery-free tethered pen lets you control any software application, write notes and highlight information in digital ink SMART s AirLiner wireless slate enables you to teach from anywhere and allows students to interact with information from their seats. Multiple slate users can write at the same time as someone at the SMART Board interactive whiteboard. Capture your work Save your notes, screen captures, images and other work to a single file that can be used on both Windows and Macintosh operating systems. Notes and graphics are saved as objects that can be manipulated and reorganized. Airliner Tour Review Whole Class with Airliner & Whiteboard Review Small Group with Airliner & Whiteboard Page: 5 of 13

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12 Preventing Damage to the Writing Surface Appendix-B Whiteboard Maintenance You can write on the interactive whiteboard with only standard or high odor DRY-ERASE markers. These markers usually display a warning to use them in well-ventilated areas. DO NOT use low-odor DRY-ERASE markers, such as Sanford Expo markers with low odor ink, because the ink is more difficult to remove. DO NOT use PERMANENT markers to write on your interactive whiteboard. DO NOT use sharp writing instruments such as ballpoint or fine pointed pens or hard tipped pointers. DO NOT use any ADHESIVE tape on the whiteboard, because removing the tape can damage the top layer of the writing surface. DO NOT use abrasive chemicals or cleaners on the whiteboard. Keeping the Writing Surface Clean on the SMART Board Before you clean the Smart Board whiteboard, (other then the electronic eraser) shut down or disconnect the wire connected to the PC, so that you don t scramble the desktop items or inadvertently start programs when you wipe the screen. To view dirt or streaks more easily, set the projector to standby (lamp off mode). Erase dry-erase ink from the writing surface as soon as possible. The longer the dry-erase ink remains, the more difficult it is to remove. Before using any cleaner, remove excess dry-erase ink residue from the writing surface with a damp cloth. Use an ALCOHOL-FREE household glass cleaner, such as Windex glass cleaner, to clean the writing surface. Clean it at regular intervals or whenever you notice that the dry-erase ink remains on the screen after erasing. DO NOT use abrasive chemicals or cleaners on the whiteboard. DO NOT spray cleaner directly onto the surface. Instead, lightly spray cleaner on a cloth, and then gently wipe the screen. DO NOT allow excess glass cleaner liquid to flow into the crack between the lower frame and the writing surface, or into the pen tray recesses. If you can still see ink marks after cleaning the surface with Windex glass cleaner, use a dry-erase marker cleaner, such as Sanford Expo whiteboard cleaner. For stubborn stains, use isopropyl alcohol (IPA) to clean the writing surface. Page: 12 of 13

13 Removing Permanent Marker Ink Stains Solution One Use a commercial cleaner such as Sanford Expo whiteboard cleaner over the permanent ink stain, all the solution to dry, and then wipe the surface clean with a soft cloth. Solution Two Use a standard or high odor dry-erase marker. These markers contain solvents that remove permanent ink. Don t use low-odor or non-scented dry-erase markers, because they don t contain the appropriate solvents. 1. Cover the permanent ink with the high-odor dry-erase ink. 2. While the inks is still wet, wipe the screen with a soft cloth. NOTE: Do not allow the dry-erase to dry before wiping the screen. 3. If any trace of ink remains, spray Windex glass cleaner or Sanford Expo white board cleaner on a soft cloth, and then wipe off remaining ink marks. Do not use harsh abrasives, because they can damage the writing surface. Page: 13 of 13