Smart Technologies SMART Board 500 Series Quick Start Manual

Keeping the Writing Surface Clean on Your Front
Projection SMART Board™ Interactive Whiteboard
Applies to: SMART Board™ 500 and 600 series interactive whiteboards
Overview
This document describes how to keep the writing surface clean on your SMART Board interactive whiteboard.
Details
Follow these tips to keep your SMART Board interactive whiteboard's writing surface clean.
NOTE: If your SMART Board 500 series interactive whiteboard has an OptiPro™ surface, don't use dry-erase
markers. If you have an OptiPro surface, an OptiPro label appears in the center bottom frame of your SMART
Board interactive whiteboard.
Preventing Damage to the Writing Surface
• You can write on your 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, which can damage the surface if
they're applied with heavy pressure.
• Do not use adhesive tape on your interactive whiteboard, because removing the tape can damage the top
layer of the writing surface.
CAUTION
Do not use abrasive chemicals or cleaners on your interactive whiteboard.
Cleaning the Writing Surface
IMPORTANT • Before you clean your SMART Board interactive whiteboard, shut down or disconnect the
connected computer so that you don't scramble desktop icons or inadvertently start programs
when you wipe the screen.
• To view dirt or streaks more easily, set your projector to standby (lamp off mode).
• Erase dry-erase ink from the writing surface as soon as possible. The longer dry-erase ink remains, the more
difficult it is to remove.
• Before using a 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.