This document provides instructions for setting up and using a SmartBoard, including: 1. Installing the included software on computers and plugging in cables to connect the SmartBoard to computers and projectors. 2. Orienting the SmartBoard using the included software tools to calibrate its touch sensitivity. 3. Demonstrating three main uses of SmartBoards - for demonstrations/teaching, presentations, and meeting notes - and how to utilize the software features for each use. 4. Providing tips for moving the SmartBoard, adjusting its height and position for use, and warnings about moving it alone due to weight and safety issues.

1. SmartBoard Care and Feeding Wednesday, February 2, 2011

2. The Stuff in the Box: Software Markers Styli Directions Extra eraser pad

3. Install Software Once per computer Smart notebook software is free May be installed anywhere

4. Plug Everything in SmartBoard to serial port and mouse port Doo-hicky to mouse port and the SmartBoard serial port connector Mouse to doo-hicky? Computer to projector Desktop: monitor to computer

5. Get It to Work Turn stuff on Laptop: use fn-F3 keys to get image on SmartBoard Orient SmartBoard

6. Orient SmartBoard SMART notebook>tools>smart board>orient board>standard? Quick orient Click SmartBoard driver, orient board Tap points in order

7. Three Uses Demo/ teach/ annotate software Presentations SMART notebook- meeting notes

8. Demo/ Teach Mode Mouse & right click button Use "markers" to annotate Marker styli and eraser

9. Demo/ Teach Mode Onscreen keyboard: Note CAPS and num buttons Reduce size of keyboard by hiding num pad Type Write or print (commit, edit)

10. Presentation Mode Special PowerPoint features: Floating menu Drag right, left Annotate

11. Meeting Notes Mode SMART notebook software Alternative to white board or chalkboard for meetings Note quick text recognition button Free software- install at will Note tutorial

12. Meeting Notes Mode Screen capture Note: drag objects to thumbnails Print capture: prints doc to smart notebook Tips: Tools >options >turn off guide boxes Tools >options >group text together http://www.smarttech.com

13. Moving the SmartBoard Disconnect cable Lower height to lowest setting-(it’s a 2 person job) Retract no-tip feet Roll using 2 people? No kids?

14. When Located Extend no-tip feet Lock casters? Adjust height? (2 person job) Connect cable Position computer & projector Turn it all on Orient board

15. No-tip Feet

16. Adjusting Height – 1 Person Not Recommended