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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Chapter 1 Welcome About this guide More information Chapter 2 Installing Installing the AM60 appliance Connecting to a network Turning on the appliance for the first time Chapter 3 Connecting devices Connecting computers Connecting other devices Connector panel Chapter 4 Configuring Viewing the appliance’s input... -
Page 4: Chapter 1 Welcome
Google Drive and your YouTube account, plus easy access to Google Classroom, Docs, Slides, and Sheets. The AM60 appliance also comes with the latest Android OS and includes an upgrade path to future Android updates via over-the-air updates. -
Page 5: Chapter 2 Installing
Chapter 2 Installing This chapter includes information about installing the AM60 appliance, turning it on for the first time, and connecting other devices or accessories to the appliance. Installing the AM60 appliance Connecting to a network Turning on the appliance for the first time Installing the AM60 appliance Caution ... -
Page 6: Turning On The Appliance For The First Time
Chapter 2 Installing Turning on the appliance for the first time Important Install the appliance before you turn on the display. Notes The on-screen instructions for completing the appliance's setup include an option for adding a user's Google account credentials. You can skip this option if you have concerns about privacy when multiple users are accessing the display. -
Page 7: Chapter 3 Connecting Devices
Connecting an external audio system Installing a microSD card Connector panel This chapter includes information about connecting devices to the AM60 appliance. Connecting computers Warning Ensure that any cables that cross the floor to the appliance are properly bundled and marked to avoid a trip hazard. -
Page 8: Viewing A Connected Computer's Input
Notes Install SMART software on computers you connect to the display. Your organization’s installers might have connected cables to the display and run the cables behind a wall or under the floor to a desk or table where you can place your computer. -
Page 9: Setting A Connected Computer's Resolution And Refresh Rate
Chapter 3 Connecting devices 4. Tap the Input icon. Tip Tap the Tools icon to find the Input icon if it doesn’t appear in the Toolbar’s list of Favorite widgets. See Toolbar on page 34 The dot beside the currently selected input (Android, HDMI1, or USB-C IN), is green rather than gray. The input name also appears in green text rather than gray when an input is connected. -
Page 10: About Refresh Rates
Most computers support a refresh rate of 60 Hz. Using the highest frame refresh rate possible will result in a better experience when using the SMART product, provided the connected device supports the refresh rate. If it doesn’t, you may need to set the device’s display settings to a lower refresh rate. -
Page 11: Connecting Other Devices
SuperSpeed (5 Gbps), connect a USB 3.0 cable to a USB 3.0 receptacle. USB 3.0 9' (3 m) SMART supports only installations that use directly connected video and USB cables, or AC-powered extenders. You might be able to use higher-grade cables that exceed the recommended length. -
Page 12: Connecting Usb Drives, Peripherals, And Other Devices
Chapter 3 Connecting devices Connecting USB drives, peripherals, and other devices You can use USB drives, peripherals, and other devices with the appliance by connecting those devices to the appliance’s USB 3.1 Type-A, USB 3.1 Type-B, and USB Type-C receptacles. Alternatively, you can connect USB devices to the USB receptacles on the display. -
Page 13: Connecting External Displays
Chapter 3 Connecting devices Connecting external displays You can connect an external display to the HDMI out connector on the appliance (rather than the HDMI out connector on the display). This allows you to duplicate or extend the appliance’s desktop to the external display. - Page 14 Chapter 3 Connecting devices You can also connect the appliance to an external audio source using the stereo 3.5 mm Audio IN connector. Sound from the external audio source will play through the display's speakers. docs.smarttech.com/kb/171934...
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Page 15: Installing A Microsd Card
When you format an SD card for portable storage, you can’t install apps on the SD card or transfer the SD card between devices. SMART recommends a name brand microSD card that has the following specifications: SDHC or SDXC flash memory ... - Page 16 Chapter 3 Connecting devices 2. Insert a microSD card into the appliance’s SD card slot. 3. Install the appliance in the display, and turn the display back on. 4. Open the display’s input menu and select the appliance input source. A small SD card icon will appear in the top-left corner of the appliances Home screen when the SD ...
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Page 17: Connector Panel
Chapter 3 Connecting devices 9. Verify that the SD card was added successfully by going to Settings Storage. Depending on how the SD card was formatted, the additional storage will be added to the appliance's internal storage or be listed as an additional storage option. See ... - Page 18 Chapter 3 Connecting devices Connector Connects to Notes See HDMI cables and connectors 8 HDMI 2.1 IN HDMI input (video and audio) See USB cables and connectors 9 USB 3.1 Type-B HDMI input (touch) See USB cables and connectors 10 ...
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Page 19: Chapter 4 Configuring
Managing password and account settings Managing system settings Accessing information about the appliance This chapter includes information about configuring the AM60 appliance. Viewing the appliance’s input After installing and setting up the appliance, you can view the appliance’s input on the display. -
Page 20: Adjusting Input Settings
Chapter 4 Configuring Adjusting Input settings Opening the Input settings menu 1. Open the Toolbar by tapping the Toolbar menu button at the bottom of the screen. 2. Tap the Input icon. Tip Tap the Tools icon to find the Input icon if it doesn’t appear in the Favorites tools list in the Toolbar. -
Page 21: Configuring Settings
Chapter 4 Configuring Configuring settings Use the Settings window to change settings for user accounts, appearance, and more. Opening the settings window 1. Open the Toolbar by tapping the Toolbar menu button at the bottom of the screen. See Toolbar on page 34 ... -
Page 22: Managing Connected Device Settings
Chapter 4 Configuring To manage network and internet settings 1. In the Settings window, tap Network & internet. 2. Select the setting you’d like to manage. Options available include: Option Description Internet Access options for connecting the appliance to a Wi-Fi network. When Wi-Fi is enabled, the appliance will scan and displays the names of available Wi-Fi networks. -
Page 23: Managing App Notification Settings
Chapter 4 Configuring To configure individual app permissions 1. In the Settings window, tap Apps. 2. Select the setting you’d like to manage. Options available include: Option Description Recently opened apps View a list of recently opened apps. Assign a default internet browser, media player, and so on. -
Page 24: Managing Display Settings
Chapter 4 Configuring To access storage information 1. In the Settings window, tap Storage. 2. The following file storage information is available: Option Description Available storage total View the current available storage capacity of the appliance’s internal memory. If a microSD card is installed into the SD card slot on the appliance, depending on how the SD card was formatted, the additional storage capacity will be added to the appliance's internal storage or be listed as... -
Page 25: Managing Wallpaper Settings
Chapter 4 Configuring To manage display settings 1. In the Settings window, tap Display. 2. Select the setting you’d like to manage. Options available include: Option Description Lock screen Configure lock screen settings (including whether notifications are displayed when the lock screen is enabled and whether users can be added from the lock screen). -
Page 26: Managing Password And Account Settings
Chapter 4 Configuring To manage password and account settings 1. In the Settings window, tap Security. 2. Select the setting you'd like to manage: Option Description Security status Google Play Protect regularly checks your apps and the appliance for harmful behavior. -
Page 27: Accessing Information About The Appliance
Chapter 4 Configuring To manage system settings 1. In the Settings window, tap System. 2. Select the setting you’d like to manage. Options available include: Option Description System update Check for and apply updates to the Android system software. Software update Check for and apply updates to the appliance’s software. - Page 28 Chapter 4 Configuring To access information about the appliance 1. In the Settings window, tap About. 2. The following information about the appliance is available: Option Description Device name Shows the appliance’s name. Note Knowing the appliance’s device name helps when you connect the appliance to Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or other networks.
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Page 29: Chapter 5 Getting Started
Chapter 5 Getting started Navigating the appliance’s home screen Quick Settings and app notifications Toolbar Favorite tools Personalize Google apps and shortcuts Google search Using split screen Adding shortcuts Adding shortcuts to the Home screen Managing shortcuts Using Finder Opening, viewing, or deleting a file Moving or copying files using a USB drive or computer Using Draw Draw tools and controls... -
Page 30: Navigating The Appliance's Home Screen
Chapter 5 Getting started Using Screen lock Downloading and managing apps Sign in to your Google account Download apps Find, open, and close apps Managing apps Navigating the appliance’s home screen This image shows the Home screen and its features. Return to the Home screen anytime by tapping the Home button in the toolbar. - Page 31 Chapter 5 Getting started To open Quick Settings and app notifications Swipe down from the top of the screen. Tips As you add more quick settings, swipe up or down to view all settings. To see more information about a notification, keep tapping Description Notes 1 ...
- Page 32 Chapter 5 Getting started Description Notes 2 View notifications and To clear notifications messages from outside an app’s interface to To clear all notifications, scroll to the bottom of the provide information notifications list and tap Clear all. about reminders, alerts, or other information To turn notifications on or off for an individual app about an app.
- Page 33 Chapter 5 Getting started Description Notes 3 Change a user or add a You can create multiple user profiles so you can share use of the new user appliance with other people. Each user profile has a personal space on the appliance for custom Home screens, accounts, apps, settings, and more.
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Page 34: Toolbar
Chapter 5 Getting started Description Notes 5 Power Turn off or restart the appliance. To turn off or restart the appliance 1. Tap 2. Choose a power option: To turn off the appliance, tap Power off. To restart the appliance, tap Restart. -
Page 35: Favorite Tools
Chapter 5 Getting started Command Function Notes 4 All Apps In the All Apps menu, you can access a suite of apps installed on the appliance (including the appliance’s settings). Note You can also swipe up from the bottom of the screen to show the app drawer, featuring all apps installed on the appliance. -
Page 36: Personalize
Chapter 5 Getting started 4. Tap – or drag a widget back to the tools menu. You can also tap Reset to display the default list of widgets in the Toolbar. Personalize You can change the Home screen’s background to personalize the appliance. You can also add widgets for installed apps to the Home screen and access Home screen settings. -
Page 37: Using Split Screen
Chapter 5 Getting started Google apps and shortcuts See Downloading and managing apps on page 64 Google search The appliance includes a Google search web browser you can use as you would on your computer or mobile device. Refer to the Help in the browser. Using split screen Use split screen to compare, contrast, and analyze. -
Page 38: Adding Shortcuts
Chapter 5 Getting started 5. Tap either the left or right split screen option to select which side of the screen the app appears on. The app appears to the left or right of the app that’s already open. ... - Page 39 Chapter 5 Getting started To add an application shortcut 1. Open the Toolbar by tapping the Toolbar menu button at the bottom of the screen. See Toolbar on page 34 2. Tap the All Apps icon The All Apps menu appears. ...
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Page 40: Using Finder
Chapter 5 Getting started To add a file shortcut 1. Open the Toolbar by tapping the Toolbar menu button at the bottom of the screen. See Toolbar on page 34 2. Tap the All Apps icon 3. Search for and open Finder. ... - Page 41 Chapter 5 Getting started 2. Tap the All Apps icon The All Apps menu appears. 3. Search for and tap the Finder icon Finder opens. To view a file In Finder, browse to the folder that contains the file and double-tap it. Tip ...
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Page 42: Moving Or Copying Files Using A Usb Drive Or Computer
Chapter 5 Getting started Moving or copying files using a USB drive or computer To move or copy a file from a USB drive or computer to the appliance 1. Connect a USB drive or computer to the appliance's connector panel. ... -
Page 43: Using Draw
Chapter 5 Getting started 5. Browse to the files you want to move or copy. 6. Tap a file to select it. Tap Select to select multiple files. A check box appears next to the selected files. 7. Tap Cut or Copy in the bottom menu. Note ... -
Page 44: Writing And Erasing Notes
Chapter 5 Getting started Tool Icon Description Save As Rename the current whiteboard and save it without overwriting a previously saved version. Import Import a file from a USB drive onto the whiteboard page. Supported file formats are .img, .pdf, .svg, and .iwb. Export Export all the whiteboard pages into sequentially numbered .png files or as a single .pdf file. -
Page 45: Starting A New Whiteboard
Chapter 5 Getting started Tool Icon Description Select Select objects and manipulate them by moving, rotating, resizing, copying, or deleting them. Options are also available for adding color to an object, converting objects to text, changing an object’s orientation, arranging the order of objects, copying or deleting an object, and more. -
Page 46: Changing The Background
Chapter 5 Getting started 2. Tap the All Apps icon The All Apps menu appears. 3. Tap the Draw icon A new whiteboard appears. Changing the background You can change the whiteboard’s background. If a whiteboard has multiple pages, each page can have a different background. -
Page 47: Navigating In The Whiteboard
Chapter 5 Getting started Navigating in the whiteboard Use two fingers to pinch to zoom in. Use two fingers to pinch to zoom out. Opening an existing whiteboard You can easily continue from where you left off in a saved whiteboard session. ... -
Page 48: Saving A Whiteboard
Chapter 5 Getting started You can open a file from the appliance or a USB drive. 7. Tap OK. Saving a whiteboard To save a new whiteboard 1. Tap the Save icon The Storage dialog appears. 2. Browse to where you want to save the new file. Notes ... -
Page 49: Importing Or Exporting A Whiteboard
Chapter 5 Getting started Importing or exporting a whiteboard You can import or export a whiteboard. To import a whiteboard 1. Tap the Menu icon 2. Tap the Import icon 3. Select the file type you want to import (supported formats are img, .pdf, .svg, and .iwb). ... -
Page 50: Using Tools On The Appliance
Chapter 5 Getting started Using tools on the appliance To open the tools menu, open the Toolbar menu and tap the Tools icon See Toolbar on page 34 You can also pin the tools you use regularly to the Toolbar. See ... -
Page 51: Input
Chapter 5 Getting started Icon Tool Function For more information See Using the Crop tool on Crop Get screen captures of anything on the screen, including content page 58 from apps, websites, and videos. Select Freedom, Full, and window mode. You can add captured screens to a whiteboard and edit them. - Page 52 Chapter 5 Getting started To use the Timer tool 1. Tap the Timer icon to open the Timer tool: Tool Timer display (left to right): hours, minutes, seconds. Slide your finger up or down on the numbers to customize the countdown timer. Start the countdown timer.
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Page 53: Using The Freeze Tool
Chapter 5 Getting started 2. Tap Start to start the countdown timer. This image and table describe the options available after the timer has started: Tool Pause the countdown timer. Reset the countdown timer. Make the countdown timer full screen. Tap again to return to normal size. Tap the screen anywhere other than the timer to make the timer a moveable floating window. -
Page 54: Using Stopwatch
Chapter 5 Getting started To use the Freeze tool 1. Tap the Freeze icon The Freeze tool appears and the screen is temporarily frozen: Tool Zoom into the current screen. Tip You can also use pinch-to-zoom finger gestures to zoom in or out. Zoom out from the current screen. - Page 55 Chapter 5 Getting started To use the Stopwatch tool 1. Tap the Stopwatch icon to open the Stopwatch tool: 2. Tap Start to start the stopwatch. These images and table describe the options available after the stopwatch has started: Tool Pause the stopwatch.
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Page 56: Using The Spotlight Tool
Chapter 5 Getting started Tip You can turn the Stopwatch tool into a moveable floating menu by tapping a different part of the screen. To close the Stopwatch tool Tap the Exit icon Using the Spotlight tool You can use the Spotlight tool during a presentation to draw attention to a particular screen area. To use the Spotlight tool ... -
Page 57: Using The Overlay Tool
Chapter 5 Getting started Using the Overlay tool Use the Overlay tool to write or draw over the currently displayed screen contents. After you finish, you can save the overlay. To write or draw on an overlay 1. Tap the Overlay icon ... -
Page 58: Using The Crop Tool
Chapter 5 Getting started Tool Highlighter tool. When the Highlighter tool is active, your touch draws transparent digital ink on the overlay. Options are available for pen size and color. Erase all digital ink on the overlay. Save the current overlay. Open File manager, insert an image, and access cloud storage. - Page 59 Chapter 5 Getting started To use the Crop tool 1. Tap the Crop icon to open the Crop tool: Tool Capture window resize handles. Select a resizable rectangular window. Select the entire screen. Save the selected window or screen. Insert the selected window or screen into a new whiteboard.
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Page 60: Using The Pip Tool
Chapter 5 Getting started 5. If you’ve opened the destination folder, you can move or copy the file to a USB drive or to your Google Drive or OneDrive account (see Using Finder on page 40). Tap the Insert icon to insert the selected window or screen into a new whiteboard. - Page 61 Chapter 5 Getting started To use the PIP widget 1. Tap the PIP icon to open the PIP tool: Tool Select an input. Choose a size for the floating window (small, medium, or large). Increase, decrease, or mute the input volume. Display the input in full screen.
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Page 62: Using The Display Center Tool
Chapter 5 Getting started Using the Display center tool Use the Display center tool to configure how the appliance’s desktop will display when you connect to an external display. This is useful when you’re using the display in an auditorium or other large space where it would be beneficial to have a second display. -
Page 63: Using Screen Lock
Chapter 5 Getting started 3. Tap the Display settings icon These images and table describe the options available in Display settings : Tool Open the drop-down menu and choose to duplicate or extend the appliance’s desktop to the external display. Press and hold the display image and then drag it to a new position. -
Page 64: Downloading And Managing Apps
Chapter 5 Getting started Downloading and managing apps Sign in to your Google account To download apps from the Google Play Store, you’ll need to sign in to your Google account. If you don’t have a Google account, create one following the instructions provided by Google. To sign in to your Google account ... -
Page 65: Download Apps
Chapter 5 Getting started Download apps Go to the Google Play store to download commonly used apps. Begin by tapping the Google Play store icon on the desktop (enter your Google account credentials if prompted): If the Google Play store icon doesn’t appear on the desktop, tap the Google apps folder and browse to the Google Play store icon. -
Page 66: Find, Open, And Close Apps
Chapter 5 Getting started If you don’t see an app, swipe up or down to view more apps. Find, open, and close apps You'll find some apps on the appliance’s Home screen. All the apps installed on the appliance appear in the app drawer. -
Page 67: Managing Apps
Chapter 5 Getting started 3. Swipe side to side to find the apps you want to close. 4. Press and hold an app, then swipe up to close it. To close all open apps 1. Open the Toolbar by tapping the Toolbar menu button at the bottom of the screen. - Page 68 Chapter 5 Getting started 4. Press and hold an app to open the menu options for managing and using that app. Note The options available for managing an app vary depending on the app you select. docs.smarttech.com/kb/171934...
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Page 69: Chapter 6 Getting Support And Finding Serial Numbers
SMART reseller (smarttech.com/where) for support. Your reseller might ask you for the appliance’s serial number. The serial number for the AM60 appliance is located on the top side of the module (the side with the vent holes). ... -
Page 70: Certification And Compliance
Certification and compliance Caution For Certification purposes, the AM60 appliance is i. the device for operation in the band 5150-5250 MHz certified as Model CM-6. is only for indoor use to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite Federal Communication Commission systems;... - Page 71 Certification and compliance ii. (ii) le gain maximal d’antenne permis pour les Caution dispositifs utilisant les bandes 5 250-5 350 MHz et i. the device for operation in the band 5150-5250 MHz 5 470-5 725 MHz doit se conformer à la limite de is only for indoor use to reduce the potential for p.i.r.e.;...
- Page 72 EU and UK Declaration of Conformity Restrictions: 5150 MHz - 5350 MHz and 5925 MHz - 6425 MHz Hereby SMART Technologies ULC declares that the CM-6 is in are for indoor use only. compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU and UK Radio Caution: Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation This Equipment Regulations 2017.
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