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  • Page 1 SMART Board® 480 Interactive whiteboard User’s guide...
  • Page 2 Product registration If you register your SMART product, we’ll notify you of new features and software upgrades. Register online at smarttech.com/registration. Keep the following information available in case you need to contact SMART Support. Serial number: Date of purchase: FCC warning This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

  • Page 3: Important Information

    Important information Before you install and use your SMART Board® 480 interactive whiteboard, read and understand the safety warnings and precautions in this user’s guide and the included warnings document. The included warnings document describes the safe and correct operation of your SMART Board interactive whiteboard and its accessories, helping you to prevent injuries and equipment damage.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Important information Chapter 1: Introducing your SMART Board 480 interactive whiteboard Introduction Features How does your SMART Board interactive whiteboard work? Computer requirements Accessories and replacement parts Installation tips Chapter 2: Connecting your interactive whiteboard to a computer Overview Installing SMART Product Drivers...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1: Introducing Your Smart Board 480 Interactive Whiteboard

    You can write over any application in digital ink, and then save these notes to a file in SMART Notebook™ collaborative learning software for future reference and distribution. Your SMART Board 480 interactive whiteboard is a full-speed USB 1.1 bus powered device with no external power supply. Because USB is the primary connectivity mode, your interactive whiteboard receives power from the computer through the included 3 m (9' 10") USB cable.

  • Page 8: Features

    Introducing your SMART Board 480 interactive whiteboard Features Your SMART Board 480 interactive whiteboard is durable and reliable. It features a rugged, hardened interactive surface, a damage-resistant pen and SMART’s proprietary DViT® (Digital Vision Touch) technology. Your interactive whiteboard measures 195.6 cm (77") diagonally and has a 4:3 aspect ratio.

  • Page 9: How Does Your Smart Board Interactive Whiteboard Work

    C H A P T E R 1 Introducing your SMART Board 480 interactive whiteboard How does your SMART Board interactive whiteboard work? Your interactive whiteboard functions as an input device for your computer, enabling you to work in any application on your connected computer. You need two additional components to use your interactive whiteboard: a computer and a digital projector.

  • Page 10: Computer Requirements

    SMART Board 480 interactive whiteboard specifications (smarttech.com/kb/154638). Accessories and replacement parts For a full list of items that you can order for your SMART Board 480 interactive whiteboard, go to smarttech.com/accessories. Contact your authorized SMART reseller (smarttech.com/wheretobuy) to order accessories and standard replacement parts for your SMART Board 480 interactive whiteboard.

  • Page 11: Avoiding Electromagnetic Interference (Emi)

    C H A P T E R 1 Introducing your SMART Board 480 interactive whiteboard I M P O R T A N T The combined USB cables connected from your interactive whiteboard to your computer should not exceed 5 m (16').

  • Page 13: Chapter 2: Connecting Your Interactive Whiteboard To A Computer

    Orienting your interactive whiteboard Overview Your SMART Board 480 interactive whiteboard’s USB interface enables you to connect your interactive whiteboard to your computer. Because the included USB cable provides both a digital signal and power from your computer to your interactive whiteboard, you don’t need an additional power supply.

  • Page 14: Installing Smart Product Drivers

    SMART Product Drivers 10.2 SP1 or later on your Linux® computer in order to write in digital ink and to touch on the interactive whiteboard’s surface. For your interactive whiteboard’s system requirements, see the SMART Board 480 interactive whiteboard specifications (smarttech.com/kb/154638). I M P O R T A N T Disconnect the SMART Board 480 interactive whiteboard from your computer while you...
  • Page 15 C H A P T E R 2 Connecting your interactive whiteboard to a computer 4. Repeat step 3 until you arrive at the last point. N O T E The orientation procedure consists of four touches. 5. At the last point, touch the center of the target, pause and release the pen. The Orientation screen closes.

  • Page 17: Chapter 3: Using Your Interactive Whiteboard

    Chapter 3 Using your interactive whiteboard Using the Floating Tools toolbar Using gestures, dual touch and dual write Single-finger gestures Selecting and deselecting an object (clicking) Displaying menu options (right-clicking) Dragging an object, scroll bar or window Double-clicking Displaying the next and previous page Multi-finger gestures Displaying menu options (right-clicking) Enlarging an area or object...

  • Page 18: Using The Floating Tools Toolbar

    N O T E S SMART Notebook software includes additional toolbars which allow you to control digital ink pens and other drawing tools. You’re unable to use the Right-click tool from the Floating Tools toolbar on your SMART Board 480 interactive whiteboard.

  • Page 19: Using Gestures, Dual Touch And Dual Write

    C H A P T E R 3 Using your interactive whiteboard You can move this toolbar to either the left or right side of the screen. You can move this toolbar lower on your screen so younger students can reach it. You’re unable to rotate this toolbar horizontally.

  • Page 20: Single-Finger Gestures

    C H A P T E R 3 Using your interactive whiteboard 5. Press Apply. 6. Press OK. Single-finger gestures You can perform some gestures using one finger, including selecting an object and double-clicking. Single-finger gestures include the following: Selecting and deselecting an object (clicking) Quickly press and release the interactive surface to select or deselect an object or option.

  • Page 21: Displaying The Next And Previous Page

    C H A P T E R 3 Using your interactive whiteboard Displaying the next and previous page Press the screen, and then quickly press again directly to the right of that point to display the next page. Press the screen, and then quickly press again directly to the left of that point to display the previous page.

  • Page 22: Reducing The Scale Of An Object

    C H A P T E R 3 Using your interactive whiteboard Reducing the scale of an object Use one finger on each hand to press the screen at opposite ends of the area or object, and then drag your fingers toward each other. This gesture either scales an object on a page, or the entire page, depending on the application.
  • Page 23 C H A P T E R 3 Using your interactive whiteboard Keep your thumb and other fingers away from the interactive surface. They can generate unintentional commands. Keep your other hand, elbows and loose clothing away from the interactive surface. They can generate unintentional commands.

  • Page 25: Chapter 4: Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    Chapter 4 Maintenance and troubleshooting Tips for trouble-free performance Cleaning your interactive whiteboard General troubleshooting Adjusting the projected image Resetting your interactive whiteboard Preventing USB cable issues Troubleshooting tips Transporting your interactive whiteboard Contacting SMART Support Tips for trouble-free performance Your SMART Board interactive whiteboard is durable, but take care to prevent any damage to it and its parts.

  • Page 26: Cleaning Your Interactive Whiteboard

    C H A P T E R 4 Maintenance and troubleshooting Cleaning your interactive whiteboard With proper care, your interactive whiteboard will provide years of trouble-free service. Follow these tips to keep your interactive whiteboard clean. To clean dust, dirt and finger grease, wipe the writing surface with a damp cloth or sponge. Use mild soap, if required.

  • Page 27: Preventing Usb Cable Issues

    To troubleshoot some common cable routing issues, try disconnecting accessories such as USB hubs and USB extension cables that are connected to your interactive whiteboard. The basic system consists of the SMART Board 480 interactive whiteboard, USB cable, computer hardware, computer operating system and SMART Product Drivers. You can try isolating and replacing each component to identify the cause of the connectivity issue.
  • Page 28 C H A P T E R 4 Maintenance and troubleshooting Symptoms Cause Solution The projected image is Your projector’s position, Adjust the projector’s position, zoom and blurry, too large or doesn’t zoom and focus settings focus settings. Refer to your projector’s completely fill your aren’t adjusted.

  • Page 29: Transporting Your Interactive Whiteboard

    C H A P T E R 4 Maintenance and troubleshooting Symptoms Cause Solution There is a small red × on SMART Product Drivers is Ensure that the USB cable is connected the SMART Board unable to detect your from your computer to your interactive icon.

  • Page 30: Contacting Smart Support

    C H A P T E R 4 Maintenance and troubleshooting Contacting SMART Support SMART Support welcomes your call. However, if you experience difficulty with your SMART product, consider contacting your authorized SMART reseller (smarttech.com/wheretobuy) first. Your reseller can often resolve the issue without delay. Before you contact SMART Support, ensure the following: You know the serial number of your interactive whiteboard.

  • Page 31: Appendix A: Hardware Environmental Compliance

    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. For your interactive whiteboard’s environmental compliance information, see the SMART Board 480 interactive whiteboard specifications (smarttech.com/kb/154638).

  • Page 33: Index

    Index accessories 4 installation USB cable 4 connecting to computer 7 adjusting projected image 20 SMART Product Drivers 8 aspect ratio 2 maintenance 19 cleaning 20 multitouch gestures 2, 13 erasing ink 20 computer connecting to interactive whiteboard 7 matching resolution to projector 7 orientation 8 refresh rate 7 system requirements 4...
  • Page 34 I N D E X SMART Board 480 interactive whiteboard features 2 how it works 3 resetting 20 SMART Ink 3 SMART Notebook software 1, 3 SMART Product Drivers floating tools 12 installing 8 orienting your interactive whiteboard 8 SMART Support 24...
  • Page 36 SMART Technologies smarttech.com/support smarttech.com/contactsupport...

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