Basic Operation. Software

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1 Basic Operation 1. Turn on your computer 2. Plug your computer into the Document Camera base (as before) 3. Select PC as the input on the Document Camera (as before) 4. Connect the USB plug from the wall plate to your computer 5. Turn on the projector with the new remote control provided please do not use the buttons on the physical projector to power on or off. Touching the projector can cause movement that will throw off the calibrated image on your board. 6. Pressing and holding the Windows key while pressing the P key will give you options for managing what displays through the projector. The Main options to use are: a. Duplicate = whatever is displayed on your computer monitor will also display on the projector b. Extend = the projector becomes a second monitor and you can drag program windows to the projected screen. What appears on your computer monitor will not be visible on the projector Software The new interactive projector installed in your room requires two software components that must be installed on your computer for it to function interactively. The software is called Starboard and U-Pointer. This is available for self-installation through Software Center. Please go through the installation following the attached instructions. Note: Smart Notebook will continue to function with the new interactive projectors. If you have Smart Notebook lessons already created, you can continue to use them. Classroom Setup The new projector will provide a brighter image and more reliable performance than your current projector mounted on a moveable cart. The wall mounted projector also offers the advantage of allowing you to better utilize floor space in your classroom. With the old setup, you needed your desk or ICS cart (or something) to hold the projector in front of the board. Now, you can free up that space to allow better sight

2 lines to the board and easier access. Moving your desk and document camera off to the side will allow you to make better use of the overhead, interactive tools. You have a 15 cord that must reach from your document camera to the face plate supporting the projector / SmartBoard. As long as you stay within that range, you may configure the space however it best suits your teaching needs. It is possible that your white board height was changed to meet standards for interactive use. If your board is lower than before, it is even more important to remove viewing obstacles for your students. We are very excited to bring this new technology into your room. We believe that, after a brief adjustment period, you will find that it better meets your needs. Please watch for future opportunities for Professional Development to see how to integrate the new tools into your teaching.

3 Installing Interactive Software for use with your Hitachi Interactive Projector 1. Open Software Center a. Windows 8.x from Start page, simply type software center until you see the option listed in the search results, click on Software Center Or go to all Apps page and find Software Center in the list, click on Software Center b. Windows 7 click on Start icon Click on All Programs, find Microsoft System Center 2012, click on the folder to expand it. Click on Software Center 2. Click on Available Software or Installation Status, click on Find Additional Applications 3. This will take you to an Application Catalog web page. Click on Starboard. This software enables you to create lessons, save interactive sessions and more.

4 Click on Install at bottom right of page. 4. The following message will appear, click on Yes You may see the following informational messages

5 5. On the Install Shield box, click Next 6. On the Important Information display, click Next 7. Click the radio button indicating you accept the license agreement and click Next

6 8. Ensure StarBoard Software is selected, then click Next 9. Click Install on next dialog box

7 You may see the following informational displays 10. Click on Next to install MyScript 11. Click the radio button indicating you accept the license agreement and click Next

8 12. Click Next to accept the default install location 13. Click on Next to accept the default start menu folder

9 14. Choose appropriate language and click on Next 15. Click Next to accept language for recognition

10 16. Check the boxes to create a desktop icon and install math symbol support 17. Click on Install on next dialog box 18. Click on Finish

11 19. Click on the No radio button to restart your computer later and click on Finish 20. On the Application Catalog web page, select U-Pointer by clicking on it. Then click on Install at the bottom of the page. Follow the steps to complete the install of this software. U-Pointer enables the interactivity between your new projector and your computer. Training will be offered on using this software with your new interactive projector. Watch for announcements and offerings listed on Professional Development. Your Smart Notebook lessons are also compatible with your interactive projector.