Smart V280 - Manual

Contents Important Information.....................................................................................................i Safety Warnings and Cautions .........................................................................i Other Precautions ................................................

Chapter 1 Introducing Your SMART Board V280 Interactive Whiteboard In This Chapter Refer to these topics to learn more about your SMART Board V280 interactive whiteboard and its parts and accessories. Introduction .........................................................................................

2 | I N T R O D U C I N G Y O U R S M A R T B O A R D V 2 8 0 I N T E R A C T I V E W H I T E B O A R D Introduction Your SMART product is a wall-mounted, pen-only front projection interactive whiteboard. It enables you to do everything that you can do at your computer—open and close applications, s...

4 | I N T R O D U C I N G Y O U R S M A R T B O A R D V 2 8 0 I N T E R A C T I V E W H I T E B O A R D Minimum Computer Requirements To successfully power your interactive whiteboard and run SMART product drivers, your computer must meet certain minimum operating specifications. For your interactiv...

7 | I N T R O D U C I N G Y O U R S M A R T B O A R D V 2 8 0 I N T E R A C T I V E W H I T E B O A R D Standard Replaceable Parts Contact your authorized SMART reseller to purchase any of the following items. SMART High-Speed USB 2.0 Cable An included 16' (5 m) high-speed USB 2.0 cable provides pow...

Chapter 2 Installing and Securing Your SMART Board V280 Interactive Whiteboard In This Chapter Refer to these topics for information about wall-mounting your SMART Board V280 interactive whiteboard. Environmental Requirements ....................................................................... 10...

1 0 | I N S T A L L I N G A N D S E C U R I N G Y O U R S M A R T B O A R D V 2 8 0 I N T E R A C T I V E W H I T E B O A R D Environmental Requirements Before installing your SMART Board V280 interactive whiteboard, review the following environmental requirements. Environmental Requirement Paramete...

1 1 | I N S T A L L I N G A N D S E C U R I N G Y O U R S M A R T B O A R D V 2 8 0 I N T E R A C T I V E W H I T E B O A R D Installing Your SMART Board V280 Interactive Whiteboard Before Installing Your Interactive Whiteboard Before you install your SMART Board V280 interactive whiteboard, choose ...

1 2 | I N S T A L L I N G A N D S E C U R I N G Y O U R S M A R T B O A R D V 2 8 0 I N T E R A C T I V E W H I T E B O A R D Tools Required To wall-mount your interactive whiteboard you’ll need the following tools, which aren’t included with your package: • a Phillips® No. 2 screwdriver NOTE All sc...

1 5 | I N S T A L L I N G A N D S E C U R I N G Y O U R S M A R T B O A R D V 2 8 0 I N T E R A C T I V E W H I T E B O A R D Aligning Your Interactive Whiteboard with Your Projector (Optional) If your projector is installed in a fixed location, align your interactive whiteboard to the projected ima...

1 8 | I N S T A L L I N G A N D S E C U R I N G Y O U R S M A R T B O A R D V 2 8 0 I N T E R A C T I V E W H I T E B O A R D Preparing the Pens Refer to the following procedure to prepare the included interactive whiteboard pens for use. To prepare the pens 1. Pull back the battery cover of each pe...

Chapter 3 Connecting Your Interactive Whiteboard to a Computer In This Chapter Refer to these topics for information about connecting your SMART Board V280 interactive whiteboard to a computer. Overview ....................................................................................................

2 2 | C O N N E C T I N G Y O U R I N T E R A C T I V E W H I T E B O A R D T O A C O M P U T E R Overview Your SMART Board V280 interactive whiteboard’s high-speed USB 2.0 interface enables you to connect your interactive whiteboard to your computer. Because the included USB 2.0 cable provides both...

2 4 | C O N N E C T I N G Y O U R I N T E R A C T I V E W H I T E B O A R D T O A C O M P U T E R Configuring Your Computer Settings For optimal configuration, use the following recommended settings for the computer supporting your interactive whiteboard. Recommended Settings Configure your computer...

2 5 | C O N N E C T I N G Y O U R I N T E R A C T I V E W H I T E B O A R D T O A C O M P U T E R Installing SMART Product Drivers After you install SMART product drivers on your computer, your SMART Board V280 interactive whiteboard’s display will respond to the touch of an interactive whiteboard p...

2 6 | C O N N E C T I N G Y O U R I N T E R A C T I V E W H I T E B O A R D T O A C O M P U T E R Orienting Your Interactive Whiteboard Your SMART Board V280 interactive whiteboard includes default orientation data from the manufacturing process. After you install SMART product drivers on your compu...

Chapter 4 Getting Started with SMART Notebook Software In This Chapter Refer to these topics for information about getting started with SMART Notebook software. Installing SMART Notebook Software .......................................................... 30 Clicking, Writing, Erasing and More with t...

3 0 | G E T T I N G S T A R T E D W I T H S M A R T N O T E B O O K S O F T W A R E Instant Conferencing Using SMART Bridgit Software ............................ 39 Other SMART Tools ............................................................................... 39 Writing and Drawing Directly into...

3 3 | G E T T I N G S T A R T E D W I T H S M A R T N O T E B O O K S O F T W A R E Clicking (Mouse Mode) When you first install SMART product drivers, SMART Notebook defaults to left-click (or mouse) mode, which is represented by the Left-Click button on the Floating Tools toolbar. When you press t...

3 4 | G E T T I N G S T A R T E D W I T H S M A R T N O T E B O O K S O F T W A R E Erasing To erase your pen strokes, press the Eraser button, and then move the pen over the marks that you want to remove from your interactive whiteboard’s display. If you draw a circle around your notes with the Era...

3 5 | G E T T I N G S T A R T E D W I T H S M A R T N O T E B O O K S O F T W A R E Customizing the Floating Tools Toolbar To choose from a variety of toolbar buttons, press the Customize button on the Floating Tools toolbar. Add or remove items by dragging them to or from the toolbar. Add or remove...

3 6 | G E T T I N G S T A R T E D W I T H S M A R T N O T E B O O K S O F T W A R E Capturing Your Notes and Creating Presentations with SMART Notebook Create engaging and interactive lesson activities and presentations with colorful clip art, Adobe® Flash® objects, graphics or text using SMART Note...

3 7 | G E T T I N G S T A R T E D W I T H S M A R T N O T E B O O K S O F T W A R E Creating, Managing and Presenting SMART Notebook Files If a SMART Notebook page isn’t already open, press the SMART Notebook button on the Floating Tools toolbar to open it, or press the SMART Board icon in the Windo...

3 8 | G E T T I N G S T A R T E D W I T H S M A R T N O T E B O O K S O F T W A R E Maximizing the Screen’s Viewing Area To maximize the screen’s viewing area, press the Full Screen Toolbar button in the toolbar at the top of your SMART Notebook page. The menus, tabs and title bar disappear. Use the...

3 9 | G E T T I N G S T A R T E D W I T H S M A R T N O T E B O O K S O F T W A R E Recording and Playing Videos, Sharing Applications and Enhancing Your Presentations To access tools to record and play videos, share voice, video and data over the Internet, and enhance your interactive whiteboard pr...

4 1 | G E T T I N G S T A R T E D W I T H S M A R T N O T E B O O K S O F T W A R E Where to Find More Information The SMART Notebook Help Center contains links to a wide range of information, including procedures, concepts, help with applications, tool descriptions, troubleshooting hints, and more....

Chapter 5 Maintenance and Troubleshooting In This Chapter Refer to these topics for information about maintaining and troubleshooting your SMART Board V280 interactive whiteboard. Tips for Trouble-Free Performance .............................................................. 44 Safety Tips for Teac...

4 4 | M A I N T E N A N C E A N D T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G Tips for Trouble-Free Performance • Ensure that you connect your SMART Board V280 interactive whiteboard to a high-speed USB 2.0 computer interface that’s recognized by the operating system and isn’t being used by another application. •...

4 5 | M A I N T E N A N C E A N D T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G Preventing Damage to Your SMART Board V280 Interactive Whiteboard’s Writing Surface CAUTIONS • Your SMART Board V280 interactive whiteboard is not a dry-erase product. Do not use dry-erase or permanent markers on its surface. • Do not u...

4 7 | M A I N T E N A N C E A N D T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G General Troubleshooting Adjusting the Projected Image If your projector isn’t installed in a fixed location, you can correct many image problems by shifting your projector so that the projected image fits squarely on your interactive wh...

4 8 | M A I N T E N A N C E A N D T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G Resetting Your Interactive Whiteboard If your interactive whiteboard behaves erratically or becomes unresponsive, possibly because of an electrostatic discharge, a power interruption or some other event, you might be able to restore nor...

6 0 | M A I N T E N A N C E A N D T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G Transporting Your Interactive Whiteboard Save your original SMART Board interactive whiteboard packaging so that it’s available if you need to transport your interactive whiteboard. When required, repack your interactive whiteboard with...

6 1 | M A I N T E N A N C E A N D T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G Contacting SMART Technical Support SMART Technical Support welcomes your call. However, if you experience difficulty with your SMART product, you might want to contact your authorized SMART reseller first. Your local reseller might be a...

Appendix A Specification Drawings Wall-Mounted Cut Away View Leave at least 5/8" (1.6 cm) headroom to wall-mount your interactive whiteboard. Wall-Mounted Side View 5 3/8" (13.7 cm) 6" (15.2 cm) 3" (7.7 cm) 4" (10.1 cm)

6 4 | S P E C I F I C A T I O N D R A W I N G S Wall-Mounted Front View All dimensions +/- 1/8" (3.2 mm) The recommended wall-mounted installation height to the top of your interactive whiteboard for average sized adults is 84" (213.4 cm). USB Connection Location 64" (162.4 cm) 61 5/8...

Appendix B Extending Your USB 2.0 Cable The 16' (5 m) high-speed USB 2.0 cable included with your SMART Board V280 interactive whiteboard is within the limit defined by the USB 2.0 standard for maximum length. However, if this cable isn’t long enough to reach from your computer to your interactive w...

Appendix C Mounting Your Interactive Whiteboard on a Floor Stand Before Mounting Your Interactive Whiteboard on a Floor Stand Before mounting your SMART Board V280 interactive whiteboard on an FSV280 floor stand, carefully read and observe the following instructions for operating safety and to avoid...

6 8 | M O U N T I N G Y O U R I N T E R A C T I V E W H I T E B O A R D O N A F L O O R S T A N D Contents of Your FSV280 Floor Stand Shipping Box Your FSV280 floor stand shipping box contains: • Two upright braces (A) • Left foot (B) • Right foot (C) • Left upright (D) • Right upright (E) • Bottom ...

6 9 | M O U N T I N G Y O U R I N T E R A C T I V E W H I T E B O A R D O N A F L O O R S T A N D Other Tools and Parts Required To mount your SMART Board interactive whiteboard on a floor stand, you’ll also need the following tools and parts, which aren’t included with your floor stand: • a Phillip...

Appendix D Hardware Environmental Compliance SMART Technologies supports global efforts to ensure that electronic equipment is manufactured, sold and disposed of in a safe and environmentally friendly manner. Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations (WEEE Directive) Waste Electrical and...

7 4 | H A R D W A R E E N V I R O N M E N T A L C O M P L I A N C E Batteries Batteries are regulated in many countries. Check with your reseller to find out how to recycle used batteries. There are special regulations that must be met when shipping a product that has a lithium ion battery packaged ...

Appendix E Customer Support Online Information and Support Visit www.smarttech.com/support to view and download user’s guides, how-to and troubleshooting articles, software and more. Training Visit www.smarttech.com/trainingcenter for training materials and information about our training services. T...

7 8 | C U S T O M E R S U P P O R T General Inquiries Warranty Product warranty is governed by the terms and conditions of SMART’s “Limited Equipment Warranty” that shipped with the SMART product at the time of purchase. Registration To help us serve you, register online at www.smarttech.com/registr...

Index A accessories, 7 floor stand, 7 , 11 pen, 7 USB 2.0 cable, 7 USB extender cables, 7 wall-mounting kit, 7 adjusting projected image, 47 airborne toxic controls, 75 aligning your interactive whiteboard to your projector, 15 aspect ratio, 2 B batteries, 74 Bridgit conferencing software (SMART), 3...