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- Page 1 SMART Board ® series interactive displays User guide SBID-GX165 SBID-GX175 SBID-GX186 IDGX65-1 IDGX75-1 IDGX86-1 Was this document helpful? smarttech.com/docfeedback/171745...
- Page 2 Trademark notice SMART Board, SMART Notebook, SMART TeamWorks, SMART Meeting Pro, Object Awareness, Silktouch, smarttech, the SMART logo and all SMART taglines are trademarks or registered trademarks of SMART Technologies ULC in the U.S. and/or other countries. The Bluetooth word mark is owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by SMART Technologies ULC is under license.
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Page 3: Important Information
Important information Note Refer to the SMART Board GX series interactive displays installation and maintenance guide (docs.smarttech.com/kb/171744) for important information about installing and maintaining the display. Warning Do not open or disassemble the display. You risk electrical shock from the high voltage inside the casing. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents Important information Chapter 1 Welcome About this guide About the display Identifying your specific model Accessories More information Chapter 2 Using basic features Waking the display and putting it in standby Using the front control panel Using the remote control On-screen menus and controls Using touch Writing, drawing, and erasing... - Page 5 Contents Chapter 5 Connecting computers and other devices Installing and using SMART software Connecting room computers and guest laptops Connecting a SMART OPS PC module Connecting USB drives, peripherals, and other devices Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting the display and related SMART products Contacting your reseller for additional support Certification and compliance docs.smarttech.com/kb/171745...
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Page 6: Chapter 1 Welcome
This guide explains how to use SMART Board GX series interactive displays. This guide is for people who use SMART Board interactive displays. Documentation and resources for those who install and maintain displays is also available (see More information on page 12). -
Page 7: About The Display
Chapter 1 Welcome About the display The SMART Board GX series gives you everything you need to get started with interactivity. The display includes a comprehensive set of features and components. Touch You can do everything on the display that you can do at your computer—open and close applications, meet with others, create new documents or edit existing ones, visit websites, play and manipulate videos, and so on—by touching the display’s surface. - Page 8 Chapter 1 Welcome Models Size (diagonal) SBID-GX186 86" Mounting hardware You can use VESA compliant wall mounts, such as SMART’s WM-SBID-200 wall mount (not included), to mount the display on a wall. You can also mount the display on a mobile stand (see Accessories on page 11). Front control panel The front control panel provides buttons for turning the display on and off, controlling the volume, accessing the display’s settings or freezing the screen, going back in the screen’s navigation history, and...
- Page 9 The Wi-Fi module supports both 2.4 and 5 GHz bands. The two RJ45 jacks allow you to connect the display and an external device, such as a computer, to an Ethernet network. See the SMART Board GX series interactive displays installation and maintenance guide (docs.smarttech.com/kb/171744). Front connector panel The front connector panel includes connectors for USB peripherals and a computer or other input.
- Page 10 Do not remove the OPS PC or other devices from the accessory slot while they are turned on. Only SMART-provided OPS appliances are supported in SMART Board interactive displays. Third-party OPS appliances are not supported, and their use can lead to poor performance or damage to the display.
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Page 11: Identifying Your Specific Model
Identifying your specific model SMART offers several models of the SMART Board GX series interactive displays. For help identifying your model, see the labels on the back or left side of the display. Model... -
Page 12: More Information
SMART provides a variety of other documents for this display in the Support section of the SMART website (smarttech.com/support). Scan the QR code on this guide’s cover for links to SMART Board GX series interactive display documents and other support resources. -
Page 13: Chapter 2 Using Basic Features
Chapter 2 Using basic features Waking the display and putting it in standby Using the front control panel Using the remote control On-screen menus and controls Connection status icons Side Toolbar menu handles Whiteboard Browser Apps menu Side Toolbar Bottom Toolbar Floating Toolbar Using touch Writing, drawing, and erasing... -
Page 14: Using The Front Control Panel
Chapter 2 Using basic features For information about turning off the display, see the SMART Board GX series interactive displays installation and maintenance guide (docs.smarttech.com/kb/171744). Using the front control panel The front control panel contains buttons for turning the display on and off, controlling the volume, opening the display’s settings or freezing and unfreezing the screen, returning to the previous screen in... -
Page 15: Using The Remote Control
Chapter 2 Using basic features Name Procedure Settings or Freeze Open the display Settings. Press and hold for three seconds to freeze and unfreeze the screen. Volume increase Increase the volume. Volume decrease Decrease the volume. Power Enter or exit Standby mode (see Waking the display and putting it in standby on page ... - Page 16 Chapter 2 Using basic features The image and table below list the remote control’s functions. Name Description Power Press to wake the display or put it back in Standby mode. Press and hold for five seconds to turn off the display. Input select Open the input source menu.
- Page 17 Chapter 2 Using basic features Name Description Home Open the Home screen. Switch to the OPS input source. Take a screen capture. Screen capture Open the whiteboard. Whiteboard Volume decrease Decrease the volume. Volume increase Increase the volume. Volume mute Mute the volume.
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Page 18: On-Screen Menus And Controls
Chapter 2 Using basic features On-screen menus and controls The SMART Board GX series display features a number of on-screen menus and controls. Connection status icons The connection status icons provide information about the display’s network connection and hotspot status. -
Page 19: Side Toolbar Menu Handles
Chapter 2 Using basic features Side Toolbar menu handles Side Toolbar below Whiteboard Open the display’s whiteboard application, where you can draw, show images, and write. Using Whiteboard on page 28 Browser Open the display’s Browser to view web sites on the display. ... -
Page 20: Bottom Toolbar
On-screen menus and Home Open the Home screen. controls on page 18 Back Return to the previous screen in the embedded Android system. See the SMART Board GX series Settings Open the display settings. interactive displays installation and maintenance guide docs.smarttech.com/kb/171744) ... - Page 21 See the SMART Board GX series interactive displays installation and maintenance guide docs.smarttech.com/kb/ 171744). Home Open the Home screen.
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Page 22: Using Touch
Chapter 2 Using basic features Tool Function Notes Lock access to the screen When enabled, a six digit Screen lock functions. passcode is required to unlock the screen. Take a screen capture of a Using the Screen Capture Screen capture rectangular area, a freehand widget on page ... - Page 23 Chapter 2 Using basic features Pan (one finger) Pan (two fingers) / scroll Pinch to zoom in / scale (enlarge) Pinch to zoom out / scale (reduce) Rotate Flick docs.smarttech.com/kb/171745...
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Page 24: Writing, Drawing, And Erasing
2. Write or draw in digital ink on the screen. Important Use only pens designed for SMART Board GX series interactive displays. Pens for other SMART products aren’t compatible with SMART Board GX series interactive displays (see Comparing SMART product pens). -
Page 25: Erasing Digital Ink
Chapter 2 Using basic features When writing or drawing in the Whiteboard or the overlay app, you can change a pen’s color, thickness, and other properties, including configuring the pen’s wide tip as an eraser. For more information, see Using Whiteboard on page 28 and Using overlays on page 33. Erasing digital ink Move your palm or fist over digital ink to erase. -
Page 26: Freezing The Screen
Chapter 2 Using basic features Freezing the screen You can temporarily freeze the screen by pressing and holding the front control panel's Settings button for three seconds. You can also press and hold the Settings button on the remote control for three seconds. -
Page 27: Chapter 3 Using Apps On The Display
Chapter 3 Using apps on the display Using Whiteboard Whiteboard tools and controls Writing and erasing notes Starting a new whiteboard Changing the background Navigating in the whiteboard Opening a whiteboard Sharing a whiteboard Saving a whiteboard Exporting a whiteboard Using Browser Using overlays Writing, drawing and erasing ink on an overlay... -
Page 28: Using Whiteboard
Installing apps using File Manager Supported file formats Unsupported apps This chapter introduces the apps on SMART Board GX series interactive displays. Using Whiteboard You can view and erase notes, open a saved note, and share images of your whiteboard using a QR code. -
Page 29: Writing And Erasing Notes
Chapter 3 Using apps on the display Tool Icon Description Share through QR Share the whiteboard using a QR code. code Notes The shared whiteboard image doesn't update to reflect changes made after it was shared. Shared whiteboard files viewed via a QR code are available on the server for seven days. -
Page 30: Starting A New Whiteboard
Chapter 3 Using apps on the display Tool Icon Description Background Select options for changing the background. Pen settings Change ink color and thickness for the display’s pens. You can also configure a pen’s thick nib end to act as an eraser, and enable the Keep out Write setting for improved palm rejection capabilities. -
Page 31: Changing The Background
Chapter 3 Using apps on the display Changing the background You can change the whiteboard’s background. If a whiteboard has multiple pages, each page can have a different background. When you export or share the whiteboard, the background you’ve selected also appears. -
Page 32: Sharing A Whiteboard
Chapter 3 Using apps on the display To open a saved whiteboard 1. Tap the Menu icon 2. Tap the Import notes icon , select the whiteboard you want to open, and tap Confirm. Sharing a whiteboard If your mobile device has a QR code scanner, it can open an image of the whiteboard in a web browser. Notes The shared whiteboard doesn’t update if the whiteboard is shared again. -
Page 33: Using Browser
Chapter 3 Using apps on the display Exporting a whiteboard You can export a whiteboard. The whiteboard is saved as an .iwb file and can only be viewed in the Whiteboard app. To export a whiteboard 1. Tap the Menu icon 2. -
Page 34: Overlay Tools And Controls
Chapter 3 Using apps on the display Note If you write or draw over a video playing in the browser, the video will stop. To erase ink on an overlay 1. Erase ink by moving your fist or palm over the digital ink you want to erase. Tap the Erase All icon. -
Page 35: Exiting An Overlay
Chapter 3 Using apps on the display Tool Icon Description Undo Reverse the effect of the last action. Redo Reinstates the last action reversed with the Undo command Clear page Clear all the page content. content Exiting an overlay When you exit an overlay, you are prompted to save your writing before exiting. To exit an acetate Tap the Menu icon , and tap the Quit icon... -
Page 36: Using Eshare
Chapter 3 Using apps on the display Using EShare You can wirelessly share images, videos, or your computer or mobile device’s desktop, to the device. Notes EShare is a third-party application. SMART’s support for this application may vary depending on the inquiry. -
Page 37: Connecting Your Device To The Display
Chapter 3 Using apps on the display 2. On the mobile device or computer, verify that the mobile device or computer is connected to the same network and subnet. Consult the mobile device or computer’s user guide for more information. Connecting your device to the display 1. -
Page 38: Controlling The Display
Chapter 3 Using apps on the display Controlling the display You can control the display using the EShare app on your device. Choose whether to use the remote control feature or duplicate the display’s screen to your device. Using TV Mirror When you use the TV Mirror feature, the display’s screen appears on your device. -
Page 39: Device Requirements
Chapter 3 Using apps on the display 3. Tap the Settings icon 4. Tap the Edit icon beside Device Name . 5. Tap within the Device Name field and use the on-screen keyboard to type the display’s new name. 6. Tap Close. To add a connection code 1. - Page 40 Chapter 3 Using apps on the display Device Requirement Chrome Chrome OS version 4 (and later) Linux Ubuntu (12.04 and later) docs.smarttech.com/kb/171745...
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Page 41: Using Imirror
Chapter 3 Using apps on the display Using iMirror You can use the iMirror app to share your Mac computer, iPhone, or iPad’s screen to the display. iMirror uses AirPlay. Notes iMirror is a third-party application. SMART’s support for this application may vary depending on the inquiry. -
Page 42: Mirroring Your Mac Computer's Desktop To The Display
Chapter 3 Using apps on the display Mirroring your Mac computer’s desktop to the display 1. On the display’s Home screen, tap the Apps menu icon 2. Tap iMirror. Note Remember the display’s name. 3. On your Mac computer, click the AirPlay icon in the menu bar. -
Page 43: Using Wps Office
Chapter 3 Using apps on the display Using WPS Office You can use the Writer, Presentation, and Spreadsheet features of this office suite to create or view a variety of document types. WPS Office can also open and edit documents created with a variety of other software, including Microsoft Office, Google Docs, and Adobe Acrobat. -
Page 44: Using Vote
Chapter 3 Using apps on the display Using Vote You can use the Vote app to create instant polls and distribute them to your class or audience. Users can then use their mobile devices to submit their votes. Note Vote is a third-party application. SMART’s support for this application may vary depending on the inquiry. -
Page 45: Using File Manager
Chapter 3 Using apps on the display 2. To end voting, tap Voting over. Note Remember the display’s name. 3. To exit the Vote app, tap the Exit icon Using File Manager Use the File Manager to access files saved on the display, USB drives, Google Drive or OneDrive cloud storage (cloud storage must be enabled in the display’s settings). - Page 46 Chapter 3 Using apps on the display To view a picture, play an audio file, or watch a video 1. In File Manager, tap the file. 2. Choose an application in which to open the file. The file opens in the selected application. You can select an application as the default for opening files.
- Page 47 Chapter 3 Using apps on the display To copy a file from the USB drive to the display 1. Connect a USB drive to the display on the front connector panel. 2. On the display’s Home screen, tap the Apps menu icon The Apps menu appears.
- Page 48 Chapter 3 Using apps on the display 8. Tap the name of the connected USB Drive. 9. Browse to the folder you want to copy the file to. 10. Double-tap the folder to open it. 11. Tap Paste. The file is copied to the USB drive and removed from the display. To copy a file from the display to a USB ...
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Page 49: Unsupported Apps
Chapter 3 Using apps on the display To install apps using File Manager 1. Download and save .apk files to a USB Drive. 2. Connect the USB drive to the display on the front connector panel. 3. On the display’s Home screen, tap the Apps menu icon 4. - Page 50 Google’s policies do not permit Google Play Services to be used on Play Services interactive display products. Apps requiring Google Play Services will not run on SMART Board GX interactive displays with embedded Android, and attempts to run them could cause problems. Apps with GPS Hardware limitations prevent apps from working.
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Page 51: Chapter 4 Using Widgets On The Display
Using the Vote widget Using Lock Screen This chapter introduces the widgets on the SMART Board GX series interactive displays. To open the widget menu, open the Side Toolbar menu (see On-screen menus and controls on page 18) and tap the Toolbox icon Note Widgets always appear on top of other open windows, programs, and connected devices. -
Page 52: Using The Clean Widget
Chapter 4 Using widgets on the display Icon Widget Function For more information Using the Spotlight widget Spotlight Use the Spotlight widget during a presentation to draw on page 55 attention to an area of a screen. Calculator Open an on-screen calculator. - Page 53 Chapter 4 Using widgets on the display To open the Countdown widget 1. Tap the Countdown icon The Countdown widget opens: 2. Tap the Edit icon to customize countdown timer settings. Tool Type a name for the countdown activity. Set a time for the duration of the countdown. Start/pause the countdown.
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Page 54: Using The Screen Capture Widget
Save the file locally, to a USB drive, or to your Google Drive or OneDrive account. Note Google Drive or OneDrive cloud storage must be enabled in display settings. See the SMART Board GX series interactive displays installation and maintenance guide (docs.smarttech.com/kb/171744). docs.smarttech.com/kb/171745... -
Page 55: Using The Spotlight Widget
Chapter 4 Using widgets on the display To close the Screen Capture widget Tap the Close icon Using the Spotlight widget You can use the Spotlight widget during a presentation to draw attention to an area of a screen. To use the Spotlight widget 1. -
Page 56: Using The Calculator Tool
Creation of a Lock Screen passcode is part of the initial set up when the display is turned on for the first time. The Lock Screen feature can also be configured in display settings. See the SMART GX series interactive displays installation and maintenance guide (docs.smarttech.com/kb/171744). -
Page 57: Chapter 5 Connecting Computers And Other Devices
Chapter 5 Connecting computers and other devices Installing and using SMART software Connecting room computers and guest laptops Viewing a connected computer or other device’s input Setting a connected computer’s resolution and refresh rate Using recommended cables Sharing USB Type-B receptacles Connecting a SMART OPS PC module Connecting USB drives, peripherals, and other devices Warning... -
Page 58: Connecting Room Computers And Guest Laptops
Chapter 5 Connecting computers and other devices Optional Lumio by SMART SMART Meeting Pro SMART Notebook Plus SMART TeamWorks Room SMART Remote Management smarttech.com/downloads Connecting room computers and guest laptops You can connect room computers and guest laptops to the display to view and interact with them. Notes Install SMART software on computers you connect to the display (see Installing and using SMART software on the previous page). - Page 59 Chapter 5 Connecting computers and other devices USB Type-C Connector Standard Connection type Cable SuperSpeed USB Type-C USB Type-C USB 3.2 Gen 1 Video/audio/touch (SuperSpeed, 5 Gbps) docs.smarttech.com/kb/171745...
- Page 60 Chapter 5 Connecting computers and other devices HDMI Connector Standard Connection type Cable Premium High Speed HDMI (18 HDMI HDMI 2.0 Video/audio Gbps) High Speed USB 2.0 Touch input USB 2.0 Type-B Touch docs.smarttech.com/kb/171745...
- Page 61 Chapter 5 Connecting computers and other devices HDMI 1 Connector Standard Connection type Cable Premium High Speed HDMI (18 HDMI 1 HDMI 2.0 Video/audio Gbps) High Speed USB 2.0 Touch USB 2.0 Type-B Touch docs.smarttech.com/kb/171745...
- Page 62 Chapter 5 Connecting computers and other devices HDMI 2 Connector Standard Connection type Cable Premium High Speed HDMI (18 HDMI 2 HDMI 2.0 Video/audio Gbps) High Speed USB 2.0 Touch USB 2.0 Type-B Touch docs.smarttech.com/kb/171745...
- Page 63 Chapter 5 Connecting computers and other devices Display Port Connector Standard Connection type Cable Display Port Display Port Display Port 1.2 Video/audio High Speed USB 2.0 Touch USB 2.0 Type-B Touch docs.smarttech.com/kb/171745...
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Page 64: Viewing A Connected Computer Or Other Device's Input
Chapter 5 Connecting computers and other devices Connector Standard Connection type Cable Video Audio In Stereo 3.5 mm Audio Stereo 3.5 mm Touch USB 2.0 type-B Touch High Speed USB 2.0 Viewing a connected computer or other device’s input 1. Connect a device to the display’s USB Type-C, HDMI, HDMI 1, HDMI 2, Display Port, or VGA connectors. -
Page 65: Setting A Connected Computer's Resolution And Refresh Rate
You can configure the display to automatically switch to the newest input, lock the current source, or choose other priorities or input options. See the SMART Board GX series interactive displays installation and maintenance guide (docs.smarttech.com/kb/171744). Setting a connected computer’s resolution and refresh rate This table presents the recommend resolutions and refresh rates for the display’s inputs:... -
Page 66: Using Recommended Cables
Chapter 5 Connecting computers and other devices Input source Maximum resolution Refresh rate Display Port 3840 × 2160 60 Hz 1920 × 1080 60 Hz YPbPr 1920 × 1080 60 Hz If possible, set connected computers to these resolutions and refresh rates. See the computers’ operating system documentation for instructions. -
Page 67: Connecting A Smart Ops Pc Module
Chapter 5 Connecting computers and other devices Cable type Maximum length Recommendation USB Type-C 6' 6" (2 m) for USB-IF certified USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C cable, SuperSpeed 5Gbps SuperSpeed (5 Gbps) support cables To use a USB Type-C cable for video, you need: A full-featured cable that supports SuperSpeed 5Gbps (or faster) data rates. - Page 68 Chapter 5 Connecting computers and other devices Caution Only SMART-provided OPS appliances are supported in SMART Board interactive displays. Third-party OPS appliances are not supported, and their use can lead to poor performance or damage to the display. Do not install or remove the OPS appliance while the display is turned on. First make sure the power switch on the back of the display beside the AC power inlet is in the OFF (O) position.
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Page 69: Connecting Usb Drives, Peripherals, And Other Devices
Chapter 5 Connecting computers and other devices Connecting USB drives, peripherals, and other devices The display includes one USB 2.0 Type-A receptacle on the front connector panel and one USB 2.0 Type-A receptacle on the side connector panel. You can connect USB drives, peripherals (such as keyboards), and other devices to the USB 2.0 Type-A receptacle on the side connector panel and use these devices with the display’s Android system. -
Page 70: Chapter 6 Troubleshooting
Your reseller might ask you for the display’s serial number. The serial number is on a label on the left side of the display. Scan the QR code on the label to view the SMART Board GX series interactive display support pages on the SMART website. -
Page 71: Certification And Compliance
Certification and compliance Radiation exposure statement Federal Communication Commission This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set interference statement forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance of 20 cm between the antenna of this device and all nearby persons. Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in 47 CFR §... - Page 72 Certification and compliance The frequency band and the maximum transmitted power in Innovation, Science et Développement EU are listed below: économique Déclaration du Canada Regulatory models: IDGX65-1, IDGX75-1, IDGX86-1 Cet appareil est conforme à la norme ISED CNR-247 pour les Transmitting Band (MHz) Maximum Transmit Power appareils radio agréés.
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