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Using and Maintaining 600 Series Interactive Whiteboards
Tips for Trouble-Free Performance
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Ensure that the interactive whiteboard is connected to a USB or serial interface that's
recognized by the operating system and that's not being used by another application.
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Make sure all the pens and the eraser are placed securely in the pen tray if you want to use
your finger to touch the interactive screen. If you lose a pen, place another object in its pen
tray slot. Otherwise, the interactive whiteboard senses which tool is missing from the pen tray
and the software assumes that the missing tool is the one you're currently using on the
interactive surface.
Preventing Damage to the Interactive Whiteboard
Although the SMART Board interactive whiteboard surface is very durable, take these precautions
to prevent damage to the interactive screen and to other components.
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Don't use sharp or pointed objects, such as ballpoint pens or pointers, as writing tools.
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Never use abrasive erasers or harsh chemicals when cleaning.
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Never leave adhesive tape on the writing surface for extended periods. Lifting the tape may
remove the coating that provides the interactive whiteboard's dry-erase capability.
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Avoid setting up and using your interactive whiteboard in an area with excessive levels of dust,
humidity or smoke.
Safety Tips for Teachers
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Tell students not to look directly at the light beam from the projector. Instead,
encourage them to keep their back to the projector when working at the
interactive whiteboard. Before they turn to face the class, they should take a
big step (or even two) sideways.
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Make sure you don't look directly into the light beam from the projector. Keep
your back to the class when you write over a projected image. Step to the
side of the interactive whiteboard before you turn and face the class.
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Tell your students not to touch the projector, as it can become extremely hot
during normal operation.
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Don't use a chair to increase a student's reach. If your students can't reach
the top of the interactive whiteboard, lower it. You may need to remount a
wall-mounted unit to a lower position. If your interactive whiteboard is
mounted on a floor stand, lower it with the help of another adult.
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Tell students not to run in the vicinity of the floor stand, as they may trip over
the floor stand's feet.
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