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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 Board™ V280 Interactive Whiteboard Installation and User’s Guide...
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SMART Technologies ULC. Information in this manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of SMART.
Important Information Before you install and use your SMART Board™ V280 interactive whiteboard, read and understand the safety warnings and precautions in this user’s guide and the included warnings document. These safety warnings and precautions describe the safe and correct operation of your SMART Board interactive whiteboard and its accessories, helping you to prevent injuries and equipment damage.
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IM P O RT A NT I NF O R M A TI O N • Do not mount your SMART Board V280 interactive whiteboard on an FS670 or FS570 floor stand. These floor stands do not provide the correct locking mechanisms to properly secure your interactive whiteboard.
ii i IM P O RT A NT I NF O R MA TI O N • For operating safety and to avoid damage to your SMART Board interactive whiteboard, use only the included high-speed USB 2.0 cable that came with your interactive whiteboard to connect it to a computer that has a high-speed USB 2.0 compliant port and that bears the USB logo.
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• If your SMART Board interactive whiteboard requires replacement parts, make sure that the service technician uses replacement parts specified by SMART Technologies. • Be aware that Kensington® locks aren't designed to be a solid protection measure because the lock can be torn out. However, potential thieves might be reluctant to try to sell a product with a broken Kensington lock hole, which would readily identify it as a stolen item.
Contents Important Information.....................i Safety Warnings and Cautions .................i Other Precautions................... iii Introducing Your SMART Board V280 Interactive Whiteboard........1 Introduction ..................... 2 Features......................2 How Does Your SMART Board Interactive Whiteboard Work? ...... 3 Minimum Computer Requirements ..............4 Contents of Your SMART Board Interactive Whiteboard Shipping Box ..4 Standard Replaceable Parts................
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CON T EN TS Getting Started with SMART Notebook Software ............29 Installing SMART Notebook Software ............30 Clicking, Writing, Erasing and More with the Floating Tools Toolbar ... 32 Capturing Your Notes and Creating Presentations with SMART Notebook . 36 Recording and Playing Videos, Sharing Applications and Enhancing Your Presentations ..............
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vi i | CON T EN TS Customer Support...................... 77 Online Information and Support..............77 Training......................77 Technical Support..................77 Shipping and Repair Status ................77 General Inquiries ..................78 Warranty ....................... 78 Registration....................78 Index ........................79...
Chapter 1 Introducing Your SMART Board V280 Interactive Whiteboard In This Chapter Refer to these topics to learn more about your SMART Board V280 interactive whiteboard and its parts and accessories. Introduction ..................... 2 Features......................2 How Does Your SMART Board Interactive Whiteboard Work? ...... 3 Minimum Computer Requirements ..............
I N T R O D U C I N G Y O U R S M A RT B O A R D V 2 8 0 I NT E R A C T I V E W H I T E B O A R D Introduction Your SMART product is a wall-mounted, pen-only front projection interactive whiteboard.
I N T R O D U C I N G Y O U R S M A RT B O A R D V 2 8 0 I NT E R A C T I V E W H I T E B O A R D How Does Your SMART Board Interactive Whiteboard Work? Your SMART Board interactive whiteboard and pen function as input devices...
I N T R O D U C I N G Y O U R S M A RT B O A R D V 2 8 0 I NT E R A C T I V E W H I T E B O A R D Minimum Computer Requirements To successfully power your interactive whiteboard and run SMART product drivers, your computer must meet certain minimum operating specifications.
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I N T R O D U C I N G Y O U R S M A RT B O A R D V 2 8 0 I NT E R A C T I V E W H I T E B O A R D •...
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I N T R O D U C I N G Y O U R S M A RT B O A R D V 2 8 0 I NT E R A C T I V E W H I T E B O A R D •...
I N T R O D U C I N G Y O U R S M A RT B O A R D V 2 8 0 I NT E R A C T I V E W H I T E B O A R D Standard Replaceable Parts Contact your authorized SMART reseller...
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I N T R O D U C I N G Y O U R S M A RT B O A R D V 2 8 0 I NT E R A C T I V E W H I T E B O A R D...
Chapter 2 Installing and Securing Your SMART Board V280 Interactive Whiteboard In This Chapter Refer to these topics for information about wall-mounting your SMART Board V280 interactive whiteboard. Environmental Requirements ............... 10 Installing Your SMART Board V280 Interactive Whiteboard ......11 Before Installing Your Interactive Whiteboard ........
10 | I N S T A L L IN G A N D S E C U R I N G Y O U R S M A R T B O A R D V 28 0 I NT E R A C T I V E W H I T E B O A R D Environmental Requirements Before installing your SMART Board V280 interactive whiteboard, review the following...
11 | I N S T A L L IN G A N D S E C U R I N G Y O U R S M A R T B O A R D V 28 0 I NT E R A C T I V E W H I T E B O A R D Installing Your SMART Board V280 Interactive Whiteboard...
12 | I N S T A L L IN G A N D S E C U R I N G Y O U R S M A R T B O A R D V 28 0 I NT E R A C T I V E W H I T E B O A R D Tools Required To wall-mount your interactive whiteboard you’ll need the following tools,...
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13 | I N S T A L L IN G A N D S E C U R I N G Y O U R S M A R T B O A R D V 28 0 I NT E R A C T I V E W H I T E B O A R D To mount your 1.
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14 | I N S T A L L IN G A N D S E C U R I N G Y O U R S M A R T B O A R D V 28 0 I NT E R A C T I V E W H I T E B O A R D 4.
15 | I N S T A L L IN G A N D S E C U R I N G Y O U R S M A R T B O A R D V 28 0 I NT E R A C T I V E W H I T E B O A R D Aligning Your Interactive Whiteboard with Your Projector (Optional)
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16 | I N S T A L L IN G A N D S E C U R I N G Y O U R S M A R T B O A R D V 28 0 I NT E R A C T I V E W H I T E B O A R D 2.
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17 | I N S T A L L IN G A N D S E C U R I N G Y O U R S M A R T B O A R D V 28 0 I NT E R A C T I V E W H I T E B O A R D 7.
18 | I N S T A L L IN G A N D S E C U R I N G Y O U R S M A R T B O A R D V 28 0 I NT E R A C T I V E W H I T E B O A R D Preparing the Pens Refer to the following procedure to prepare the included interactive whiteboard pens...
19 | I N S T A L L IN G A N D S E C U R I N G Y O U R S M A R T B O A R D V 28 0 I NT E R A C T I V E W H I T E B O A R D Securing Your Interactive Whiteboard with a Kensington Lock...
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Chapter 3 Connecting Your Interactive Whiteboard to a Computer In This Chapter Refer to these topics for information about connecting your SMART Board V280 interactive whiteboard to a computer. Overview....................... 22 Connecting the USB Cable................22 Configuring Your Computer Settings ............24 Recommended Settings .................
22 | CON N ECT IN G Y O UR I NT ER ACT IV E WH IT EB OARD T O A C O MPU TE R Overview Your SMART Board V280 interactive whiteboard’s high-speed USB 2.0 interface enables you to connect your interactive whiteboard to your computer. Because the included USB 2.0 cable provides both a digital signal and power from your computer to your interactive whiteboard, you don’t require an additional power supply.
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23 | CON N ECT IN G Y O UR I NT ER ACT IV E WH IT EB OARD T O A C O MPU TE R To connect using the 1. Connect one end of the included 16' (5 m) USB included USB cable cable to the captive connector suspended from your interactive whiteboard’s lower-right corner.
24 | CON N ECT IN G Y O UR I NT ER ACT IV E WH IT EB OARD T O A C O MPU TE R Configuring Your Computer Settings For optimal configuration, use the following recommended settings for the computer supporting your interactive whiteboard.
SMART Board Tools open automatically. 3. If SMART Board Tools don’t open, select Start > All Programs > SMART Technologies > SMART Board drivers > SMART Board Tools. The SMART Board icon appears in the notification area and your interactive whiteboard communicates successfully with SMART product drivers.
26 | CON N ECT IN G Y O UR I NT ER ACT IV E WH IT EB OARD T O A C O MPU TE R Orienting Your Interactive Whiteboard Your SMART Board V280 interactive whiteboard includes default orientation data from the manufacturing process.
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27 | CON N ECT IN G Y O UR I NT ER ACT IV E WH IT EB OARD T O A C O MPU TE R NOTE When you press the nib of the pen against your interactive whiteboard’s screen, the LED light on the pen illuminates.
28 | CON N ECT IN G Y O UR I NT ER ACT IV E WH IT EB OARD T O A C O MPU TE R Using the Interactive Whiteboard Pen as a Mouse Your interactive whiteboard includes two battery-powered pens. After SMART product drivers are running on your connected computer, use these pens to write in digital ink on your desktop image or any open application.
Chapter 4 Getting Started with SMART Notebook Software In This Chapter Refer to these topics for information about getting started with SMART Notebook software. Installing SMART Notebook Software ............30 Clicking, Writing, Erasing and More with the Floating Tools Toolbar ... 32 Clicking (Mouse Mode)................
30 | G E T T I N G S T A R T E D W I T H S M A RT N O T E B O O K S O F T W AR E Instant Conferencing Using SMART Bridgit Software ......39 Other SMART Tools ................
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31 | G E T T I N G S T A R T E D W I T H S M A RT N O T E B O O K S O F T W AR E Complete the following steps to install SMART Notebook. To install 1.
32 | G E T T I N G S T A R T E D W I T H S M A RT N O T E B O O K S O F T W AR E Clicking, Writing, Erasing and More with the Floating Tools Toolbar When working on your interactive whiteboard, the Floating Tools toolbar floats over your desktop and any open application.
33 | G E T T I N G S T A R T E D W I T H S M A RT N O T E B O O K S O F T W AR E Clicking (Mouse Mode) When you first install SMART product drivers, SMART Notebook defaults to left-click (or mouse) mode, which is represented by the Left-Click button on the Floating Tools toolbar.
34 | G E T T I N G S T A R T E D W I T H S M A RT N O T E B O O K S O F T W AR E Erasing To erase your pen strokes, press the Eraser button, and then move the pen over the marks that you want to remove from your interactive whiteboard’s display.
35 | G E T T I N G S T A R T E D W I T H S M A RT N O T E B O O K S O F T W AR E Customizing the Floating Tools Toolbar To choose from a variety of toolbar buttons, press the Customize button on the Floating Tools toolbar.
36 | G E T T I N G S T A R T E D W I T H S M A RT N O T E B O O K S O F T W AR E Capturing Your Notes and Creating Presentations with SMART Notebook Create engaging and interactive lesson activities and presentations with colorful clip art, Adobe®...
37 | G E T T I N G S T A R T E D W I T H S M A RT N O T E B O O K S O F T W AR E Creating, Managing and Presenting SMART Notebook Files If a SMART Notebook page isn’t already open, press the SMART Notebook button on the Floating Tools toolbar to open it, or press the SMART Board icon in the...
38 | G E T T I N G S T A R T E D W I T H S M A RT N O T E B O O K S O F T W AR E Maximizing the Screen’s Viewing Area To maximize the screen’s viewing area, press the Full Screen Toolbar button in the toolbar at the top of your SMART Notebook page.
39 | G E T T I N G S T A R T E D W I T H S M A RT N O T E B O O K S O F T W AR E Recording and Playing Videos, Sharing Applications and Enhancing Your Presentations To access tools to record and play videos, share voice, video and data over the...
40 | G E T T I N G S T A R T E D W I T H S M A RT N O T E B O O K S O F T W AR E Writing and Drawing Directly into Software Applications When software is Ink Aware, you can write and draw directly into an active software file and your notes will be visible the next time that you open the file.
41 | G E T T I N G S T A R T E D W I T H S M A RT N O T E B O O K S O F T W AR E Where to Find More Information The SMART Notebook Help Center contains links to a wide range of information, including procedures, concepts, help with applications, tool descriptions, troubleshooting hints, and more.
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42 | G E T T I N G S T A R T E D W I T H S M A RT N O T E B O O K S O F T W AR E...
Chapter 5 Maintenance and Troubleshooting In This Chapter Refer to these topics for information about maintaining and troubleshooting your SMART Board V280 interactive whiteboard. Tips for Trouble-Free Performance .............. 44 Safety Tips for Teachers ................ 44 Preventing Damage to Your SMART Board V280 Interactive Whiteboard’s Writing Surface ..........
44 | M A I NT E N A N C E A N D T R O U B LE S H O O T I N G Tips for Trouble-Free Performance • Ensure that you connect your SMART Board V280 interactive whiteboard to a high-speed USB 2.0 computer interface that’s recognized by the operating system and isn’t being used by another application.
45 | M A I NT E N A N C E A N D T R O U B LE S H O O T I N G Preventing Damage to Your SMART Board V280 Interactive Whiteboard’s Writing Surface CAUTIONS •...
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46 | M A I NT E N A N C E A N D T R O U B LE S H O O T I N G When removing ink, don’t use Sanford Expo Dry Erase Board Doctor, Sanford Expo Cleaning Wipes, low-odor Sanford Expo Whiteboard Cleaner or Windex®...
47 | M A I NT E N A N C E A N D T R O U B LE S H O O T I N G General Troubleshooting Adjusting the Projected Image If your projector isn’t installed in a fixed location, you can correct many image problems by shifting your projector so that the projected image fits squarely on your interactive whiteboard’s screen.
48 | M A I NT E N A N C E A N D T R O U B LE S H O O T I N G Resetting Your Interactive Whiteboard If your interactive whiteboard behaves erratically or becomes unresponsive, possibly because of an electrostatic discharge, a power interruption or some other event, you might be able to restore normal operation by resetting your interactive whiteboard.
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49 | M A I NT E N A N C E A N D T R O U B LE S H O O T I N G Symptoms Cause Solution There is no image Your projector isn’t • Check the video cable projected on your receiving a video signal.
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50 | M A I NT E N A N C E A N D T R O U B LE S H O O T I N G Symptoms Cause Solution You see a message Your computer isn’t Replace your computer with a telling you that your high-speed USB 2.0 newer, high-speed, USB 2.0...
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To start SMART Board Tools: appear in the Select Start > All Programs > Windows notification SMART Technologies > area. SMART product drivers > SMART Board Tools. SMART product drivers Install SMART product drivers aren’t installed.
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52 | M A I NT E N A N C E A N D T R O U B LE S H O O T I N G Symptoms Cause Solution The orientation The projected image Move your projector away from procedure stops doesn’t completely fill your interactive whiteboard or...
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53 | M A I NT E N A N C E A N D T R O U B LE S H O O T I N G Symptoms Cause Solution Your interactive Your interactive Orient your interactive whiteboard. whiteboard's screen whiteboard isn’t For more information about...
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54 | M A I NT E N A N C E A N D T R O U B LE S H O O T I N G Symptoms Cause Solution Pen strokes or parts Your interactive Increase your interactive of letters are missing whiteboard’s frame rate whiteboard’s frame rate.
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55 | M A I NT E N A N C E A N D T R O U B LE S H O O T I N G Symptoms Cause Solution Unwanted connection The Double-click Zone Decrease the size of the lines appear between might be too large for Double-click Zone.
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56 | M A I NT E N A N C E A N D T R O U B LE S H O O T I N G Symptoms Cause Solution There is a small red × SMART Notebook Check that the cable extending on the SMART Board software is unable to...
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57 | M A I NT E N A N C E A N D T R O U B LE S H O O T I N G Symptoms Cause Solution There is a small red × The USB CCID Smart Check the SMART Board service on the SMART Board Card driver installed on...
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58 | M A I NT E N A N C E A N D T R O U B LE S H O O T I N G Symptoms Cause Solution There is a small red × The camera calibration Restore the back-up camera data on the SMART Board data is lost.
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59 | M A I NT E N A N C E A N D T R O U B LE S H O O T I N G Symptoms Cause Solution There is a small red × Stop and then start SMART Board on the SMART Board service.
60 | M A I NT E N A N C E A N D T R O U B LE S H O O T I N G Symptoms Cause Solution The pen’s LED status The pen’s battery Replace the old battery with a new light doesn’t illuminate is weak or dead.
61 | M A I NT E N A N C E A N D T R O U B LE S H O O T I N G Contacting SMART Technical Support SMART Technical Support welcomes your call. However, if you experience difficulty with your SMART product, you might want to contact your authorized SMART reseller first.
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62 | M A I NT E N A N C E A N D T R O U B LE S H O O T I N G...
64 | S P E CIF I CAT I O N D R A W IN G S Wall-Mounted Front View 64" (162.4 cm) The recommended wall-mounted 61 5/8" (156.5 cm) installation height to the top of your interactive whiteboard for average sized adults is 84"...
Appendix B Extending Your USB 2.0 Cable The 16' (5 m) high-speed USB 2.0 cable included with your SMART Board V280 interactive whiteboard is within the limit defined by the USB 2.0 standard for maximum length. However, if this cable isn’t long enough to reach from your computer to your interactive whiteboard, you can use a bus powered hub such as the SMART Active USB Extension Cable...
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66 | E X T E N D I N G Y O U R U S B 2 . 0 C A B L E This external power supply should meet the following specifications. Specification Parameter Power Supply • 5.0 V DC with 5% or better regulation •...
Appendix C Mounting Your Interactive Whiteboard on a Floor Stand Before Mounting Your Interactive Whiteboard on a Floor Stand Before mounting your SMART Board V280 interactive whiteboard on an FSV280 floor stand, carefully read and observe the following instructions for operating safety and to avoid damage to your product.
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68 | M O UN TI NG Y O U R I NT E R A C TI V E W HI TE B O A R D O N A F LO O R S TA ND Contents of Your FSV280 Floor Stand Shipping Box Your FSV280 floor stand shipping box contains: A (×2) •...
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69 | M O UN TI NG Y O U R I NT E R A C TI V E W HI TE B O A R D O N A F LO O R S TA ND Other Tools and Parts Required To mount your SMART Board interactive whiteboard on a floor stand, you’ll also need the following tools and parts, which aren’t included with your floor stand: •...
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70 | M O UN TI NG Y O U R I NT E R A C TI V E W HI TE B O A R D O N A F LO O R S TA ND 3. Secure the bottom cross-bar (F) to the uprights (D and E) with two 1 1/2"...
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71 | M O UN TI NG Y O U R I NT E R A C TI V E W HI TE B O A R D O N A F LO O R S TA ND 7. Secure the frame to the upright support assembly in four places with a carriage bolt (Q) and a locking nut (R), as illustrated.
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72 | M O UN TI NG Y O U R I NT E R A C TI V E W HI TE B O A R D O N A F LO O R S TA ND 9. Insert each security bracket (S) into the empty slot above the double holes in the wall-mounting bracket at the back of your 2×...
Appendix D 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.
When returning a SMART Technologies product which contains a lithium ion battery or returning a lithium ion battery, call SMART Technologies RMA for information on these special shipping regulations: •...
HA RD WAR E EN VI RON MEN T AL COM PLI ANC E California Air Resource Board – Airborne Toxic Control Measure California has enacted a law to restrict the emissions of Formaldehyde from Composite Wood Products. The SMART Technologies products that contain Composite Wood Products are compliant with this regulation.
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Appendix E Customer Support Online Information and Support Visit www.smarttech.com/support to view and download user’s guides, how-to and troubleshooting articles, software and more. Training Visit www.smarttech.com/trainingcenter for training materials and information about our training services. Technical Support If you experience difficulty with your SMART product, please contact your local reseller before contacting SMART Technical Support.
78 | CU ST O ME R S UPP O RT General Inquiries Address SMART Technologies 3636 Research Road NW Calgary, AB T2L 1Y1 CANADA Switchboard +1.403.245.0333 or 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”...
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