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USER'S GUIDE
FOR MODELS KAPP42 AND KAPP84

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  • Page 1 Help us make this document better smarttech.com/docfeedback/170769 USER’S GUIDE FOR MODELS KAPP42 AND KAPP84...
  • Page 2 Google Inc. The Android robot is reproduced or modified from work created and shared by Google and used according to terms described in the Creative Commons 3.0 Attribution License. The Bluetooth word mark is owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by SMART Technologies ULC is under license.
  • Page 3: Important Information

    The capture board includes instructions for installation on metal and wood stud walls and certain masonry wall types only. A SMART hardware kit is available for these types of installation. In the event that you need to install the board on reinforced concrete walls, walls with plaster lath finishing or other types of walls, refer to your local building authority for instructions, recommendations and safe work practices.
  • Page 4: Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

    IMPORTANT INFORMATION Federal Communication Commission interference statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 5 IMPORTANT INFORMATION Avertissement Le guide d’utilisation des dispositifs pour réseaux locaux doit inclure des instructions précises sur les restrictions susmentionnées, notamment : (i) les dispositifs fonctionnant dans la bande 5 150-5 250 MHz sont réservés uniquement pour une utilisation à l’intérieur afin de réduire les risques de brouillage préjudiciable aux systèmes de satellites mobiles utilisant les mêmes canaux;...
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Sharing snapshots Sharing a session Disconnecting the app Connecting to another session Upgrading to a plus subscription Chapter 3: Maintaining the SMART kapp board Cleaning the SMART kapp board Transporting the SMART kapp board Replacing the markers and eraser Chapter 4: Troubleshooting What the indicator lights mean...
  • Page 8 CONTENTS More information smarttech.com/kb/170769...
  • Page 9: Chapter 1: Welcome

    This chapter introduces you to your SMART kapp® board and this guide. About this guide This guide explains how to use your SMART kapp board. It includes the following information: How to use your board and the SMART kapp app How to maintain your board for years of use How to troubleshoot issues with your board This guide is intended for individuals who use and maintain board.
  • Page 10: About The Smart Kapp 42 Board

    Near Field Communication (NFC) tag. When you connect your mobile device for the first time, you’re directed to the Apple App Store℠ or Google Play™ store to download the SMART kapp app. After you download and install the app, you can use it to connect to the board and share content with others.
  • Page 11: About The Smart Kapp 84 Board

    About the SMART kapp 84 board You can use the SMART kapp 84 board to collaborate with others in a simple but powerful way. Write and draw on the board as you would on a regular dry erase board. Two people can draw at the same time.
  • Page 12: About The Smart Kapp App

    500 mA USB 2.0 Type-A receptacle to charge your smart phone. Dry erase markers and eraser The SMART kapp board comes with six dry erase markers and a special eraser designed to work with the board. Mounting bracket and hardware You can use the supplied mounting bracket and hardware to mount the SMART kapp board on a...
  • Page 13: Other Documentation And Resources

    Tutorial and Help When you first start the SMART kapp app on your mobile device, a tutorial opens. This tutorial explains how to connect your mobile device to the board and share and save your notes (see Installing the SMART kapp app on page 7).
  • Page 14: Support Center And Knowledge Base

    CHAPTER 1 WELCOME Support center and knowledge base The Support center (smartkapp.com/support) includes documentation and a knowledge base that you can refer to when performing maintenance on the board or troubleshooting issues with the board. smarttech.com/kb/170769...
  • Page 15: Chapter 2: Using Smart Kapp

    Upgrading to a plus subscription Securing shared sessions This chapter explains how to use the SMART kapp board and the SMART kapp app. Installing the SMART kapp app You can download and install the app by visiting the Apple App Store or Google Play™, or you can install the app on your mobile device by scanning your board’s QR code or by tapping its NFC tag.
  • Page 16 1. Do one of the following: a. Visit the Apple App Store or Google Play on your mobile device and search for SMART kapp. b. Start the QR code scanning app on your mobile device, and then hold your mobile device’s rear-facing camera over your board’s QR code to scan it.
  • Page 17 CHAPTER 2 USING SMART KAPP To start the app for the first time 1. Start the SMART kapp app on your mobile device. The app tutorial appears. 2. Use the swipe gestures to progress through the screens of the tutorial. Previous screen Next screen 3.
  • Page 18: About Qr Codes And Nfc

    USING SMART KAPP About QR codes and NFC You can connect your mobile device to your SMART kapp board by scanning the board’s QR code or by tapping the board’s NFC tag (Android only). A QR code is a type of bar code. If your mobile device has a rear-facing camera and a QR code scanning app, you can scan QR codes like the one on...
  • Page 19: Using The Smart Kapp App

    Android operating systems Connecting and starting a session Start a session by connecting your mobile device to the SMART kapp board. You can do this by one of the following means: QR code Board ID NOTE To get the best experience while using the SMART kapp app and to access all the latest...
  • Page 20 To connect to the board by NFC 1. Enable NFC in your mobile device’s settings (if it isn’t already enabled). 2. Hold your mobile device near the board’s NFC tag The SMART kapp app starts and connects your mobile device to the board. smarttech.com/kb/170769...
  • Page 21: Writing And Erasing Notes

    The app connects your mobile device to the board. Writing and erasing notes You can write and erase notes on the SMART kapp board just like you do on a traditional dry erase board. To get the best performance out of the board, follow these best practices: Wait for the icons on the board to stop flashing before you begin writing.
  • Page 22: Viewing Notes

    USING SMART KAPP Viewing notes During a session, you can view the notes you’ve written on the SMART kapp board on your mobile device. As you write or erase notes, the changes appear on your mobile device automatically. By default, your mobile device displays the board’s entire writing surface. You can use gestures to...
  • Page 23: Saving Snapshots Of Notes To A Usb Drive

    CHAPTER 2 USING SMART KAPP To save a snapshot 1. Start or connect to a session (see Connecting and starting a session on page 11 or Connecting to another session on page 23). 2. Press Capture on the board. Press Capture in the app.
  • Page 24: Changing The Order Of Snapshots

    You can use the zoom in, zoom out and pan gestures when viewing the snapshot (see Viewing notes on page 14). Changing the order of snapshots The SMART kapp app provides you with the option to change the order the snapshots appear in your session’s library. smarttech.com/kb/170769...
  • Page 25: Deleting Snapshots

    CHAPTER 2 USING SMART KAPP To change the order of snapshots in previous sessions 1. If you’re currently in a session, disconnect (see Disconnecting the app on page 22). 2. Tap Sessions The Sessions screen appears. 3. Tap a session’s row to view the snapshots saved for that session.
  • Page 26: Sharing Snapshots

    CHAPTER 2 USING SMART KAPP To delete a previous session on an Apple mobile device 1. If you’re currently in a session, disconnect (see Disconnecting the app on page 22). 2. Tap Session The Sessions screen appears. 3. Select Edit. 4. Tap the session’s Delete button, and then tap Delete.
  • Page 27 CHAPTER 2 USING SMART KAPP To export all snapshots saved in the current session 1. Save one or more snapshots in the current session (see Saving snapshots on page 14). 2. Tap Sessions The Sessions screen appears. 3. On an Apple mobile device, tap Export On an Android mobile device, tap Menu , and then select Share as Image or Share as PDF.
  • Page 28: Sharing A Session

    USING SMART KAPP Sharing a session During a session, you can use the SMART kapp app to invite up to thirty-five people to view your notes on their mobile or desktop devices. When others receive your invitation, they tap or click a link to view your session in their web browsers;...
  • Page 29: Setting The Sharing Session Link Type

    CHAPTER 2 USING SMART KAPP Setting the sharing session link type When you invite others to join your session, the app sends them a dynamic link by default. When you use a dynamic link, the app creates a new link each time you send an invite for others to join your session.
  • Page 30: Disconnecting The App

    This icon indicates when the mobile device is connected to the board: Connected Disconnected To disconnect the app manually Tap Disconnect in the top left corner of the SMART kapp app screen, and then tap Disconnect. Hold Bluetooth on the board until it turns solid red.
  • Page 31: Connecting To Another Session

    1. From your mobile device, open the email that the session’s host sent you. 2. Tap the link in the email. If you have the SMART kapp app installed, the app opens and displays the notes the other person is sharing.
  • Page 32: Securing Shared Sessions

    CHAPTER 2 USING SMART KAPP To upgrade to a plus subscription 1. If you’re currently in a session, disconnect (see Disconnecting the app on page 22). 2. On an Apple mobile device, tap Settings On an Android mobile device, tap Menu , and select Settings.
  • Page 33 CHAPTER 2 USING SMART KAPP To remove the password 1. If you’re currently in a session, disconnect (see Disconnecting the app on page 22). 2. On an Apple mobile device, tap Settings On an Android mobile device, tap Menu , and select Settings.
  • Page 35: Chapter 3: Maintaining The Smart Kapp Board

    Cleaning the eraser Transporting the SMART kapp board Replacing the markers and eraser This chapter explains how to maintain the SMART kapp board for years of use. Cleaning the SMART kapp board With proper care, the SMART kapp board will provide years of trouble-free service. SMART recommends you clean the board monthly to help ensure optimal performance.
  • Page 36: Cleaning The Frame And Corner Sensors

    Cleaning the frame and corner sensors The SMART kapp board uses cameras located in the corners of the frame and reflective tape along the inside of the frame to capture your writing. Although the cameras are protected by windows, dust or dry erase residue can build up on frame’s reflective tape and in the corners, impairing the board’s performance.
  • Page 37: Cleaning The Eraser

    CHAPTER 3 MAINTAINING THE SMART KAPP BOARD To clean the frame’s reflective tape and corners—Method 2 1. Disconnect the board from its power source. 2. Spray a small amount of water or cleaner onto a clean lint-free cloth or paper towel.
  • Page 38: Transporting The Smart Kapp Board

    The SMART kapp 84 board comes with six dry erase markers and one eraser. If you need to replace the eraser or dry erase markers, visit the Store for SMART Parts (smarttech.com/Support/PartsStore). Alternatively, you can also replace the dry erase markers with third-party dry erase markers.
  • Page 39 CHAPTER 3 MAINTAINING THE SMART KAPP BOARD For best results, SMART recommends these third-party replacement markers: BIC® Magic Marker® dry erase liquid markers, fine tip Expo® low odor fine tip dry erase markers Staples® Remarx™ dry erase markers, bullet tip Melissa & Doug® dry erase markers CAUTION The following pens are not recommended for use with the board.
  • Page 41: What The Indicator Lights Mean

    This chapter explains how to troubleshoot common issues with the SMART kapp board and the SMART kapp app. What the indicator lights mean SMART kapp boards have four indicator lights. The indicator lights are in the bottom-right corner of SMART kapp 42 boards and on the pen ledge of SMART kapp 84 boards. Startup...
  • Page 42: Chapter 4 Troubleshooting

    The board isn’t receiving power. What to do: Ensure the board is connected to a power supply and is receiving power. If the Status light is still off, contact SMART Support for assistance. What it means: The board is receiving power and is working properly.
  • Page 43: Usb

    CHAPTER 4 TROUBLESHOOTING Solid red What it means: The board has disconnected from the mobile device.  USB What it means: The board isn’t connected to a USB drive. The board doesn’t recognize the connected device as a USB drive. What to do: Connect only USB drives to the USB receptacle.
  • Page 44: Troubleshooting

    CHAPTER 4 TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting The following are issues that you might encounter while using the SMART kapp app and SMART kapp board. Your mobile device Make sure no other mobile devices are connected to the doesn’t connect to the board. (The board can connect to only one mobile device board.
  • Page 45: Appendix A: Hardware Environmental Compliance

    Appendix A 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 (WEEE) Electrical and electronic equipment contain substances that can be harmful to the environment and to human health.
  • Page 48 SMART TECHNOLOGIES smartkapp.com smartkapp.com/support smarttech.com/kb/170769...

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