Sharp Smart Board Service manual

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INTRODUCTION
Sharp Smart Board
Quick reference Manual
The Sharp Smart Board is the 21st century answer to the 19th century chalkboard. In a
world that is automatic and moves at a rate 100 times faster than before, the Sharp Smart Board
comprises many features that allow the modern user the ability to do more with less. With the
Smart Board, you can show documents, web pages and videos on an interactive screen that
responds to touch, ones finger or a pen.
The Smart Board is a functional piece of equipment that has numerous uses and
capabilities. The Smart Board is designed with users from all career fields in mind. A chalk
board function is built in for those needing to do equations, brainstorming, and things of that
nature. The Overlay option is a wonderful option that allows the user to write over documents
that are already being shown on the screen. For example, a user showing a power point on the
Board can use the Overlay program can actually write on top of the power point slide page.
Simply put, the Smart Board serves as an interactive monitor for the user. Anything that
can be done on a basic computer can be project to the Smart Board and essentially blown up for
size and display. Programs such as Youtube, Google, and even DVD videos played on a regular
computer can be viewed on the Smart Board.
This manual is not all inclusive and intended for a person with basic knowledge of
computers and the programs that run the Smart board.

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The Smart Board uses a computer or projector to illuminate the interactive board; here
are some basic tips to ensure safety:
If using a projector to, do not stare directly into the beam. If you are doing work
in front of the board after you are done, step to either side out of the way of the
projectors beam and then face the class.
Ensure all wires are placed in a manner as to no block or obstruct walkways.
Keep liquid products away from the board and all of its components.
Keep students and untrained persons away from the board as long term use can
make the board hot.

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SHARP SMART BOARD PEN
1. Function button 1 serves as the “right click” just as a mouse.
2. Function button 2 scrolls between setting options.
3. Pen tip is use to make contact with the smart board and serves as the left click function.
4. Battery indicator serves to let the user know when the battery is low. Green indicates a good
battery; red indicates the battery is low.
5. Ultrasonic transmitters send the signal from the pen to the smart board.

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SHARP SMART BOARD

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Power monitor on and the home screen will show as above.
To select a program, tap the icon with the smart board pen once.
When a program is open, such as a search engine or word document you can tap or drag
the tab in the top left corner to begin writing inside of the open application.

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Desktop
Use the pen to touch the clear tab in the top left corner as in figure 1.
Double tap or drag the clear tab to open the writing/typing window; figure 2 will appear.
oWriting in the typing window will allow the user to add text to the open
application or document.
Figure-1
Figure-2
Pressing the pen tip to the board and holding it there is just as pressing the right click on
a mouse. Figure 1 shows what the result of this action should show.

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Figure-1
Tap Tools button to see list of tools
oCan show extra buttons in expand keyboard
oDocking
Tap Float to manipulate window

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Tap Top to move keypad to top of the screen
Tap Bottom to move keypad to bottom of the screen
Tap Help Topics –*** see trouble shooting section*** –to pop up
window for more information
Tap Options to allow you to customize
Double tap/drag Writing Pad and window below will appear
oTap question option to correction videos that will demonstrate how to correct,
delete, split, and join with visuals
Correcting
a. Tap word to separate into individual letters.
b. Rewrite over letter.
c. Use word suggestions above the typed word.
Deleting
a. Draw a line horizontally through the letter(s) or word(s) to be
deleted.

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Splitting
a. Draw a vertical line between the letters in the word to separate
into 2 words
Joining
a. Words can be joined by drawing a ‘u’ shaped line from one letter
to another.
oTap ‘Num’ to display numbers and math symbols.
oTap ‘Sym’ to display a variety of symbols.
oTap ‘Web’ to display a variety of web addresses.
oTap Tools button to view different options
Write free hand –just write on window.
Write character by character –shows the slot for each individual
character.
Personalize handwriting recognition –customize handwriting recognition
Report handwriting recognition errors
Docking - ***same as above.
Help topics –see trouble shooting section.
Options –customization.

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-Overlay Mode
Tap left arrow to move overlay icon options to the left.
Tap right arrow to move overlay icon options to the right.
Tap turn off overlay mode icon to hide buttons and tap again to show options again.
Tap Save icon to save a screen shot of the desktop.
Tap Print icon to print current desktop screen image to appropriate printer.
Tap Trash icon to delete selected objects or clear the entire screen from anything written.
oTap Icon and the window below will appear to select deletion options.