The document provides instructions for setting up and using a SMARTboard. It outlines 15 steps for connecting the SMARTboard to a laptop and projector, calibrating the board, and using its various functions like writing and erasing. Additional tips are included, like only one tool can be active at a time. SMARTboard technology allows for engaging teaching by interacting with classroom content.

1. How to use a SMARTboard
Matt Stamm
Frostburg State University
Spring 2012

2. Step 1
 Position the SMARTboard against a flat surface or wall.
Click the locks, which are on the bottom, into place to
keep the SMARTboard from moving.

3. Step 2
 Connect the laptop to the projector by taking one end
of the VGA cable and plug it into the projector where it
says computer 1 in. Tighten to make sure there is a good
connection. The other end of the VGA cable goes to the
VGA cable on the computer. Again, tighten to make
sure there is a safe connection.
 Plug in projector cart and laptop into wall socket.

4. Step 3
 Plug in projector cart and laptop into wall socket.

5. Step 4
 A USB cable connects the SMARTboard to the computer.
When you plug it in you initialize a set up which takes only
a few seconds. The light will flash on the SMARTboard
and on the pen tray. When the light goes green the
board is functioning.

6. Step 5
 To get the video out of the computer onto the projector
you hold down the function key “Fn” and the key with
the monitor symbol at the same time. Usually F7 or F4 on
a PC. That will allow you to choose the presentation on
the projector and notebook. Be patient the screen may
flash black.

7. Step 6

8. Step 7
 You must calibrate the SMARTboard so it will function like
a computer mouse. To calibrate the Board, press the two
bottoms on the front of the SMARTboard tray at the same
time. When you let go, the computer will ask you to
touch the center of each target and release. Do that
with your hand or pen.

9. Step 8
 In classrooms that have a document camera the user
can project an image of a worksheet, or other document
by placing the document beneath the downward
pointing lens of the camera.

10. Step 9
 If your class is working from a hard copy worksheet, call
up the document on your computer and guide them
through the content in the same way you would if you
were using a traditional projector.

11. Step 10
 To scroll down a webpage, tap once with your finger on
the downward-pointing scroll arrow.

12. Step 11
 To put something in the recycle bin, drag the item by
tapping its icon once with your finger and then trace a
path to the recycle bin.

13. Step 12
 To write on the SMARTboard, remove
one of the four pens from the tray
below the board.

14. Step 12
 It is not necessary to use the pens; you can write with
your finger or any object.

15. Step 13
 Erase by removing the eraser from the tray.

16. Step 14
 To use right-click functions press the right-click button
under the pen tray.

17. Step 15
 To type, press the virtual keyboard button under the pen
tray.

18. Remember!
 The SMARTboard can only recognize one active tool at a
time.
 The writing will stay visible until you exit Transparency
Mode. You do this by putting pens and erasers back in
the tray and then touch the screen.
 If you do this by accident, "Restore Handwriting" will get
your writing back.

19.  SMARTboard technology is an easy, effective way to
engage students in learning. Teachers should consider
the benefits of using a SMARTboard when outfitting their
classrooms.

20. Sources
 Chaney, C. (n.d.). In Directions for Using a SMART Board. Retrieved January 31, 2012, from
Google.http://www.ehow.com/how_7618573_directions-using-smart-board.htm
 How to Set up a SMARTboard
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