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SMART Table 230i
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  • Page 1 P L E A S E T H I N K B E F O R E Y O U P RI N T SMART Table 230i User’s Guide...
  • Page 2 SMART Technologies ULC. Information in this manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of SMART.

  • Page 3: Important Information

    Do not climb (or allow children to climb) on your SMART Table. Climbing on your SMART Table could result in personal injury or product damage. • To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose your SMART Table to rain or moisture. •...
  • Page 4 Disconnecting the power cable or turning off the power bar at any other time can cause projector failure and voids the warranty. • Do not place cords, boxes or other items on the surface of your SMART Table. Doing so can scratch the surface. •...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Navigating SMART Table Activities ..............7 Applications ....................9 Working with the SMART Table Toolkit .............. 13 Uploading the SMART Table Toolkit Installer on a USB Storage Device..13 SMART Table Toolkit Computer Requirements ........... 14 Installing the SMART Table Toolkit .............. 15 Starting the SMART Table Toolkit ..............
  • Page 6 CON T EN TS Troubleshooting ....................39 Setting Up Your SMART Table for Troubleshooting........39 Diagnosing Basic Problems with Touch ............40 Remodeling the Background ................ 42 Adjusting the Threshold ................43 Restarting SMART Table Activities............... 44 Using the Remote Control ................... 45 Locating the Remote Control ................

  • Page 7: Overview

    SMART Table using the USB storage device bracelet (see page 13). You can use your SMART Table with other SMART products as part of an overall learning solution. For example, you can introduce a new concept to students on a SMART Board™...

  • Page 8: How Your Smart Table Works

    Camera • Surface The computer runs the SMART Table software, the projector projects the computer’s display onto the surface, the speakers play the computer’s audio and the camera detects students’ touch on the surface. Combined, these five components allow students to interact with the SMART Table software.
  • Page 9 • Install the SMART Table Toolkit on a Windows® or Mac OS computer (see page 15) • Install new activity packs and applications on your SMART Table (see page 31) • Update the SMART Table software (see page 35) NOTE The USB storage device bracelet can store up to 1 GB of files.
  • Page 10 CH A P T E R 1 – OV ERV IEW...

  • Page 11: Using Your Smart Table

    (document 131863), you can use it on a regular basis. Turning Your SMART Table On and Off After you set up your SMART Table, you can turn it on or off by following the procedures in this guide. IMPORTANT Your SMART Table is sensitive to infrared radiation. Therefore, turn off or remove any pot lights or other incandescent lighting in the room and close any open blinds or curtains before turning on your SMART Table.
  • Page 12 CH A P T E R 2 – U SIN G Y O UR SM ART TA BLE To turn off your 1. Display the SMART Table Activities menu (see page 7), and then press SMART Table button moves to another corner.

  • Page 13: Navigating Smart Table Activities

    • Teacher mode appears when you connect the USB storage device bracelet to your SMART Table. It allows you to set the number of students, orient the surface, synchronize activity packs and applications and complete other configuration tasks as documented in this guide.
  • Page 14 CH A P T E R 2 – U SIN G Y O UR SM ART TA BLE Specifying the Number of Students Your SMART Table can support and respond to input from up to eight students. Before using your SMART Table, specify the number of students. Doing so changes several options in the SMART Table Activities software.

  • Page 15: Applications

    CH A P T E R 2 – U SIN G Y O UR SM ART TA BLE Applications The SMART Table Activities software consists of the following applications: • Paint • Addition • Media • Addition Plus • Multiple Choice •...
  • Page 16 Media comes with a standard set of pictures. You can add your own pictures and videos using the SMART Table Toolkit (see page 19). To play a video in Media, press Multiple Choice In Multiple Choice, students work as a team to answer questions by dragging the answers to the middle of the table’s surface.
  • Page 17 11 | CH A P T E R 2 – U SIN G Y O UR SM ART TA BLE Hot Spots Hot Spots presents students with diagrams. Students then match words and images by moving the labels to the correct spot identified by yellow dots on the diagram.
  • Page 18 12 | CH A P T E R 2 – U SIN G Y O UR SM ART TA BLE Hot Spaces In Hot Spaces, students sort words and images by moving them to the correct area. Students must identify a location on the diagram, and then press and drag the labels to the correct area.

  • Page 19: Working With The Smart Table Toolkit

    The USB storage device bracelet provided with your SMART Table (see page 3) includes the SMART Table Toolkit installer. If you can’t locate the bracelet or need additional copies of the SMART Table Toolkit, you can upload the toolkit installer on a USB storage device.

  • Page 20: Smart Table Toolkit Computer Requirements

    CH A P T E R 3 – W O R K I NG W I T H T H E S M A R T T A B L E T O O L K I T SMART Table Toolkit Computer Requirements Install the SMART Table Toolkit on a Windows or Mac computer that meets the following hardware and software specifications: Windows Computers Minimum hardware: •...

  • Page 21: Installing The Smart Table Toolkit

    CH A P T E R 3 – W O R K I NG W I T H T H E S M A R T T A B L E T O O L K I T Installing the SMART Table Toolkit Before installing the SMART Table Toolkit, ensure that your computer meets the minimum requirements listed on the previous page.

  • Page 22: Starting The Smart Table Toolkit

    CH A P T E R 3 – W O R K I NG W I T H T H E S M A R T T A B L E T O O L K I T Starting the SMART Table Toolkit After installing the SMART Table Toolkit, start it by completing the following procedures. You can then create a new .tableContent file or open an existing one.

  • Page 23: Customizing The Menu

    Make sure that the computer’s video resolution is set to XGA (1024 × 768) before customizing the menu. When you first turn on your SMART Table, the SMART Table Activities menu appears. Your students can select an application from the menu.

  • Page 24: Customizing Applications

    CH A P T E R 3 – W O R K I NG W I T H T H E S M A R T T A B L E T O O L K I T Customizing Applications You can customize the following applications using the SMART Table Toolkit: • Paint •...
  • Page 25 19 | CH A P T E R 3 – W O R K I NG W I T H T H E S M A R T T A B L E T O O L K I T 6.
  • Page 26 20 | CH A P T E R 3 – W O R K I NG W I T H T H E S M A R T T A B L E T O O L K I T 4.
  • Page 27 21 | CH A P T E R 3 – W O R K I NG W I T H T H E S M A R T T A B L E T O O L K I T Customizing Multiple Choice In Multiple Choice, students work as a team to answer questions in different activities.
  • Page 28 22 | CH A P T E R 3 – W O R K I NG W I T H T H E S M A R T T A B L E T O O L K I T 8.
  • Page 29 23 | CH A P T E R 3 – W O R K I NG W I T H T H E S M A R T T A B L E T O O L K I T To add instructions 1.
  • Page 30 24 | CH A P T E R 3 – W O R K I NG W I T H T H E S M A R T T A B L E T O O L K I T 3.
  • Page 31 25 | CH A P T E R 3 – W O R K I NG W I T H T H E S M A R T T A B L E T O O L K I T Customizing Addition You can customize Addition by specifying the following: •...
  • Page 32 26 | CH A P T E R 3 – W O R K I NG W I T H T H E S M A R T T A B L E T O O L K I T –...
  • Page 33 27 | CH A P T E R 3 – W O R K I NG W I T H T H E S M A R T T A B L E T O O L K I T 4.
  • Page 34 28 | CH A P T E R 3 – W O R K I NG W I T H T H E S M A R T T A B L E T O O L K I T To create the Hot Spaces 1.
  • Page 35 3. Repeat step 2 for each activity you want to reorder. Customizing Other Applications SMART Technologies may introduce more applications in the future. In addition, you can import applications from third parties (see the following pages). You can customize these applications following procedures similar to those outlined in...

  • Page 36: Downloading Activity Packs And Applications

    Saving Activity Packs Before you can apply your customizations to your SMART Table, you must save them in a .tableContent file on the USB storage device bracelet. The toolkit indicates the status of each tab in the .tableContent file: •...

  • Page 37: Synchronizing Activity Packs

    2. Click Discard Changes. Synchronizing Activity Packs After saving a .tableContent file, you can apply the file to your SMART Table. Your SMART Table saves all previous activity packs in an archive folder. You can restore any of these activity packs.
  • Page 38 4. Select the activity pack you want to restore, and then press Sync. NOTE The previous activity packs are stored on the SMART Table computer rather than the USB storage device bracelet, but you need to connect the USB storage device bracelet to the table to switch to Teacher mode.

  • Page 39: Synchronizing Applications

    CH A P T E R 3 – W O R K I NG W I T H T H E S M A R T T A B L E T O O L K I T Synchronizing Applications You can download .tableApplication files (see page 30). To apply these files to your SMART Table, place them on the USB storage device bracelet and then complete the following procedure. IMPORTANT You must place the .application files in the root folder of the USB storage...
  • Page 40 34 | CH A P T E R 3 – W O R K I NG W I T H T H E S M A R T T A B L E T O O L K I T...

  • Page 41: Maintaining Your Smart Table

    Internet for updates to the SMART Table software. If it finds updates to the SMART Table software, it asks you to connect the USB storage device bracelet to the computer. You can then download the software updates to the USB storage device bracelet.
  • Page 42 A message appears asking whether you want to copy the SMART Table Toolkit to the USB storage device. 7. If you want to copy SMART Table Toolkit to the USB storage device, press Make Key. 8. Disconnect the USB storage device.

  • Page 43: Orienting The Surface

    CH A P T E R 4 – M AIN T AIN IN G YOU R SMA RT T ABL E Orienting the Surface Whenever you or a student touch the SMART Table’s surface a small × or • should appear. If the × or • doesn’t appear where you touched the surface, you may need to orient the surface.

  • Page 44: Cleaning Your Smart Table

    Use an alcohol-free household glass cleaner, such as Windex® glass cleaner, to clean the surface at regular intervals. IMPORTANT Before you clean your SMART Table, turn it off (see page 6) so that you don’t inadvertently start applications when you wipe the surface. Replacing the Projector Bulb The average life of a projector lamp is 2000 hours.

  • Page 45: Troubleshooting

    Chapter 5 Troubleshooting If you set up your SMART Table following the procedures in the SMART Table 230i Installation Instructions (document 131863), touch should work without any problems. However, if problems occur, follow the procedures in this chapter to resolve them.

  • Page 46: Diagnosing Basic Problems With Touch

    Diagnosing Basic Problems with Touch The following table presents basic touch-related problems and solutions: Problem Solution Touch isn’t working, and Windows SMART Table software isn’t installed, or desktop is visible. the software isn’t running. Follow the instructions in the ST230i SMART Table Installation Guide (document 131863) provided with your SMART Table.
  • Page 47 41 | CH A P T E R 5 – T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G Problem Solution Touch isn’t working or doesn’t line up The orientation may be incorrect. When with your contact point.

  • Page 48: Remodeling The Background

    SMART Touch Service window. 4. If touch is working correctly, restart the SMART Table applications (see page 44). If touch isn’t working correctly, adjust the threshold as described on page 43.

  • Page 49: Adjusting The Threshold

    SMART Touch Service window stop flickering. CAUTION Do not move any of the other sliders in the SMART Touch Options dialog box without consulting SMART Technical Support (see page 51). The threshold is set too high.

  • Page 50: Restarting Smart Table Activities

    CH A P T E R 5 – T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G 6. If touch is working correctly, restart SMART Table Activities (see page 44). If touch isn’t working correctly, contact SMART Technical Support (see page 51).

  • Page 51: Using The Remote Control

    Resetting the projector lamp time after replacing the projector lamp CAUTION SMART Technologies recommends that you use the remote control to complete only the procedures documented in this appendix. Using the remote control for other purposes may change the projector’s settings, which were specifically configured for the SMART Table.

  • Page 52: Setting The Projector For High Altitude Use

    If your school is 5000' to 10,000' (1500 m to 3000 m) above sea level, set the projector for high altitude use. This increases the cooling efficiency of the projector’s fans. IMPORTANT Do not operate your SMART Table’s projector in environments that are higher than 10,000' (3000 m) above sea level. To set the projector for 1.
  • Page 53 47 | AP PENDI X A – US IN G T HE RE MO T E C O N TR O L To replace the remote 1. Place your fingernail on the groove of the battery control battery holder on the back of the remote control. 2.
  • Page 54 48 | AP PENDI X A – US IN G T HE RE MO T E C O N TR O L...

  • Page 55: Hardware Environmental Compliance

    Appendix B 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 Electronic Equipment regulations apply to all electrical and electronic equipment sold within the European Union.

  • Page 56: Packaging

    SMART Technologies products fall under this classification and meet the requirements for China’s EIP regulations. U.S. Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act The United States has enacted the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act which limits the lead (Pb) content in products. SMART Technologies is committed to complying with this initiative.

  • Page 57: Customer Support

    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.

  • Page 58: General Inquiries

    Toll Free 1.888.42.SMART (U.S./Canada) +1.403.228.2500 E-mail info@smarttech.com 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.

  • Page 59: Index

    Addition Plus cleaning, 38 customizing, 26–27 coins, 25, 26 using, 11 colors, 9 altitude, See high altitude use computer (in your SMART Table), 2 American coins, 25, 26 computers (external) applications Mac, 15, 16 about, 9–12 Windows, 15, 16 customizing, 18–29...
  • Page 60 54 | IN DE X Requirements, 14 installations file types SMART Table Toolkit, 15 .avi, 19 SMART Table Toolkit computer .dmg, 15 requirements, 14 .gif, 17–29 SMART Table updates, 35–36 .jpg, 17–29 .mp3, 17–29 .msi, 15 .png, 17–29 .tableApplication, 13, 30, 33, 36 jigsaw puzzles, 12 .tableContent, 13, 30–32...
  • Page 61 SMART Board interactive whiteboards and display frames, 1, 2 warranty, 52 SMART Table Activities, 7–12 WAV files, 17–29 SMART Table Toolkit, 13, 33, 36 WEEE directive, 49 SMART Technical Support, 51 Windex glass cleaner, 38 sound files, 17–29 Windows computers, 15, 16...
  • Page 62 56 | IN DE X...
  • Page 64 Contact SMART Technologies Toll Free 1.866.518.6791 (U.S./Canada) or +1.403.228.5940...

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