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Trademark Notice The SMART logo and smarttech are trademarks or registered trademarks of SMART Technologies ULC in the U.S. and/or other countries. All other third-party product and company names may be trademarks of their respective owners.
Important Information Please read this manual carefully before setting up and using your SMART Podium ID422w interactive pen display. WARNING If the screen is damaged, don’t touch any liquid that leaks from it. This liquid is an irritant. If the liquid makes contact with your skin, eyes or mouth, immediately rinse the area with running water for at least 15 minutes.
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Where use is prohibited, turn off the interactive pen display to prevent the possibility of it interfering with or causing other electronic devices to malfunction. SMART doesn’t accept any liability for direct or consequential damages.
CAUTION If you transport the interactive pen display over a distance, we strongly urge you to completely repackage it using the original carton. We designed this packaging with optimal shock and vibration protection. If the original carton is no longer available, pack all components with as much padding as reasonably possible to protect the components from excessive vibration or shock.
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Disconnect the interactive pen display if you won’t use it for an extended period. • If the interactive pen display requires replacement parts, use parts that are specified by SMART Technologies. • Don’t expose the interactive pen display to rain or moisture.
The Pen Tool, Function and Display Control Buttons........2 Connection Panel ................... 2 Power......................2 Power Saving ................... 3 Installing the SMART Interactive Pen Display............5 System Requirements ..................6 Determining the Best Location for the Interactive Pen Display....... 7 Setting Up Your Work Area ..............7 Changing the Angle of the Interactive Pen Display ........
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CON T EN TS Orienting the Screen..................21 Securing the Interactive Pen Display............21 Removing the Interactive Pen Display’s Stand..........22 Other Integrations ..................23 Using the Interactive Pen Display ............... 25 Touching the Interactive Screen ..............26 Using the Pen ....................26 Pen Components ...................
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vi i | – Display Troubleshooting................. 38 General Display Problems..............38 VGA Display Problems................40 Windows-Specific Problems..............41 Mac-Specific Problems................42 Control and Writing Problems ..............43 Regulatory Compliance ..................45 Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations ......45 Restriction of Certain Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directives ....46 Customer Support ....................
Use the pen tool buttons to control the function of the pen tool. You can select from different digital ink colors and an eraser button. Use the function buttons to perform a right-click and to access specific SMART Board tools, such as SMART Notebook software.
CH A P T E R 1 – OV E R V IE W Power Saving The SMART Podium ID422w conforms to VESA and ENERGY STAR® power saving guidelines. When you use the SMART Podium ID422w with a Display Power Management Signaling (DPMS) compliant computer or video card, the display automatically complies with the folowing power saving parameters.
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CH A P T E R 1 – OV ERV IEW 99-00724-00 REV C0...
– integrate a monitor or a projector (page 12) – attach the pen (page 12) – install SMART Notebook software (page 14) – match your computer’s and interactive screen’s resolutions (page 15) – adjust the screen settings (page 16) –...
Although you can quickly connect the SMART Podium ID422w to either a VGA or DVI video card, connecting to a DVI video card generally results in optimum performance.
SMART Notebook software and open SMART Board tools. You should also keep your computer within 19 1/2' (6.0 m) of the unit. This distance protects against signal degradation that occurs with a longer USB cable.
CAUTION Never connect or disconnect the video or power cables while your computer or SMART Podium ID422w are powered on – this can damage the display or video card. 2. If your computer has only one video connector, unplug your previous monitor or add a second video card.
ADC to DVI adapter, connect the other end of the SMART Podium ID422w cable to the DVI IN connector on the pen display unit, and then connect the ADC adapter end to the ADC connector on your video card.
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(VGA) mode, see also Adjusting pitch and phase (VGA only) on page 27. 5. After the LCD monitor portion of the SMART Podium ID422w is working to your satisfaction, move on to Step 2: Pen tablet installation to install the pen tablet portion of the SMART Podium ID422w.
CH A P T E R 2 – I NS T A L L I N G T H E S M A R T IN T ERA CT IV E PE N DIS PLA Y NOTES • SMART produces each SMART Podium ID422w LCD panel under very stringent quality standards. We cannot guarantee an absolutely perfect TFT display, and some panels may exhibit a certain number of pixels that show an incorrect color.
SMART Podium ID422w Carefully pull the cord until the loop is snug. 2. Thread the other loop through the installation fitting. Then slip the pen and the rest of the tether through the loop.
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13 | CH A P T E R 2 – I NS T A L L I N G T H E S M A R T IN T ERA CT IV E PE N DIS PLA Y NOTE You can attach the installation fitting to any of the four available holes on the back of the interactive pen display.
When you install SMART Notebook software, select the option to start the SMART Board tools automatically when you start your computer. You’ll know the tools are open if you can see the SMART Board icon in the system tray or the Dock.
15 | CH A P T E R 2 – I NS T A L L I N G T H E S M A R T IN T ERA CT IV E PE N DIS PLA Y Matching the Resolution Before the image output of the computer can display properly on the interactive screen, you must set the computer’s resolution to the screen’s native resolution.
• CUSTOM enables you to independently adjust the RED, GREEN, and BLUE display colors. Note: Any manual changes you make to the color settings will invalidate the SMART Podium ID422w color profile. 99-00724-00 REV C0...
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17 | CH A P T E R 2 – I NS T A L L I N G T H E S M A R T IN T ERA CT IV E PE N DIS PLA Y OSD Menu Functions Menu options include: •...
Adjusting the Display Factory Presets, Auto-sync and User Settings Factory presets For optimal display quality, set your video card to the SMART Podium ID422w’s native resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels (full HD). Auto-sync The SMART Podium ID422w automatically synchronizes to the incoming signal.
This is applicable to all display modes. If you make changes to the display appearance and cannot return to the original settings, use the RESET option to return the SMART Podium ID422w to its original factory defaults.
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When you adjust the pitch and phase in VGA mode, some computers and video cards may not allow the auto-sync function to fully work when the SMART Podium ID422w is first connected. If some portion of text appears blurred, use the AUTO ADJUST option to automatically synchronize to the incoming signal.
To orient the screen 1. (Windows operating systems) Press the SMART Board icon in the system tray, and thenpress Orient. (Mac computers) Press and hold the SMART Board icon in the Dock, and then press Open Orient. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions.
22 | CH A P T E R 2 – I NS T A L L I N G T H E S M A R T IN T ERA CT IV E PE N DIS PLA Y Removing the Interactive Pen Display’s Stand If you want, you can remove the interactive pen display from its stand.
For example, you can integrate your interactive pen display with a projector and a SMART Board interactive whiteboard. NOTE If you want to use a video cable longer than 50' (15 m), you must boost the video signal with a video distribution amplifier.
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The pen is cordless, battery-free, and senses the amount of pressure you apply to the tip. Hold the pen like you would a normal pen or pencil. As you work with the SMART Podium ID422w, you can rest your hand lightly on the display screen, just as if it were a drawing board or sheet of paper.
IMPORTANT Use only the pen that came with your SMART Podium ID422w pen display. Other pens may not function properly. Also, the SMART Podium ID422w pen tip is specifically designed for use with the SMART Podium ID422w pen display – the tips on other pens could damage the protective coating on the pen display screen.
28 | CH A P T E R 3 – U S I N G T H E I NT E R A C T I V E P EN D I S P L A Y • For Windows XP, from the TOOLS pull-down menu choose FOLDER OPTIONS..
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SMART Notebook software online Help. Writing on the Screen and When the SMART Board tools are running on a connected computer, you can use the Saving Your Notes interactive pen display’s Digital Ink pen tool buttons to create notes over any computer application.
SMART Notebook software online Help. If your interactive pen display is connected to a Mac computer, you can capture the entire screen. For more information, see the SMART Notebook software online Help. Using the Eraser When you press the Eraser button, you can use the tethered pen to erase your notes from the screen.
SMART Notebook software – an application that helps you organize, save and share your notes. • SMART Keyboard – a virtual keyboard that floats over your active application and lets you enter typed text at the cursor location. NOTE You can reconfigure the Keyboard button. For details on customizing this button, see the SMART Notebook software online Help.
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32 | CH A P T E R 3 – U S I N G T H E I NT E R A C T I V E P EN D I S P L A Y 99-00724-00 REV C0...
Maintaining the Interactive Pen Display This chapter tells you how to keep the SMART Podium clean and replace the pen tip when it wears down. Cleaning the Screen You should clean the interactive screen once a week because dirt and dust can stick to the screen.
34 | CH A P T E R 4 – M AIN T AIN IN G T HE IN T ERA CT IV E PE N D IS PLA Y Cleaning the Pen To clean the pen, use a soft cloth with a mild detergent. The tethered pen is a sealed unit that contains electronics but no batteries.
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting This chapter offers suggestions for troubleshooting your interactive pen display. SMART designed this pen display tablet to work reliably, but if you are having trouble, we recommend you do the following: • If the device driver failed to load properly, first perform the recommended action in any error message that may appear on your screen.
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If the power indicator is off, make sure that: • the interactive pen display’s power cable is connected properly. • the interactive pen display is turned on. If the power indicator still doesn’t illuminate, contact SMART Technical Support (page 47). 99-00724-00 REV C0...
37 | CH A P T E R 5 – T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G Checking the Interactive Pen Display’s Status The Status indicator shows whether the pen is interacting with the display. Status Indicator STATUS POWER...
Image Problems Display Troubleshooting If you encounter problems with the SMART Podium ID422w display, refer to the following tables; your problem may be described here and you can try the solution offered. For additional information about color issues, see the documentation that came with your operating system or applications.
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• The input signal frequency is on your display screen. incorrectly set or not compatible with the SMART Podium ID422w. Set the refresh rate (vertical frequency) between 50 and 75 Hz. If your video card driver supports adjustment of the...
Color quality is inaccurate. • Open the OSD menu and select the RESET option. • • Be sure the SMART Podium ID422w color profile has been installed and is selected as the profile for use with your operating system and applications.
• Set the display resolution of your video card to 1920 x 1080. Text or other portions of the screen appear blurred • Turn off the SMART Podium ID422w, then turn it back on. • Open the OSD menu and select the AUTO ADJUST option. If necessary, manually adjust the brightness, pitch, and phase settings.
42 | CH A P T E R 5 – T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G Mac-Specific Problems Symptom Solution At startup, a dialog box appears telling • The pen display tablet was not you that either the driver failed to load or detected at startup.
If the pointer doesn’t accurately follow the movement of the pen, orient the interactive pen display. Before you can write on the screen in digital ink, SMART Board tools must be running the attached computer. You’ll know that the SMART Board tools are running if you can see the SMART Board icon in the system tray or the Dock.
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WEEE recycling agency for recycling and disposal advice. Your SMART product required the extraction and use of natural resources for its production. It may contain hazardous substances. By disposing of electrical and electronic equipment appropriately, you lower the impact of these substances upon health and the environment and reduce the pressure on natural resources.
Restriction of Certain Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directives SMART Technologies supports global efforts to ensure that electronic equipment is manufactured, sold and disposed of in a safe and environmentally friendly manner. This product meets the requirements of the European Union's Restriction of Certain...
Technical Support If you experience difficulty with your SMART product, please contact your local reseller before contacting SMART Technical Support. Your local reseller can resolve most issues without delay. NOTE To locate your local reseller, visit www2.smarttech.com/st/en-US/Where+to+Buy.
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/registration. 99-00724-00 REV C0...
47 registration, 48 Erasing your Notes, 30 Replacing the Pen Tip, 34 RoHS directives, 46 Function Buttons, 31 SMART Technical Support, 47 Status Indicator, 37 Storing the Tethered Pen, 31 general inquiries, 48 support, 47–48 inquiries, 48 Technical Support, 47...
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50 | IN DE X user’s guides, 47 warranty, 48 Using the Eraser, 30 WEEE regulations, 45 Using the Function Buttons, 31 Using the Pen Tool Buttons, 28 99-00724-00 REV C0...
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FCC ID: HV4DTU2231 FCC Compliance and Advisory 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. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, according to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
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