SMART Board 600i Series Operator's manual

Installation and
Configuration Guide
SMART Board™ 600i Series
Interactive Whiteboard System

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99-00737-25 Rev A0 Important Information i
Important Information
NOTE: If you own a SMART product other than a SMART Board™ 600i series interactive
whiteboard system, refer to the installation manual that came with your product for relevant
warnings and maintenance instructions.
Before you install and use the 600i SMART Board interactive whiteboard system, please read
and understand the safety warnings and precautions in this guide. These safety warnings and
precautions describe the safe and correct operation of the 600i interactive whiteboard system
and its accessories, helping you prevent injuries and equipment damage. You must always
ensure that the system is being used correctly.
In this document, “600i series interactive whiteboard system” refers to the interactive
whiteboard and its Unifi™ 35 projector, accessories and options. Please also read the safety
warnings and precautions that came with the peripheral products, such as the computer.
The Unifi 35 projector included with your new 600i interactive whiteboard system is designed
to work only with SMART Board Model 660 or 680 interactive whiteboards.
Safety Warnings
WARNING
Do not stare into the beam of light created by the projector. Instruct children not
to look in the direction of, or stare at, this beam of light.
WARNING Failure to follow the installation instructions included with the 600i series
interactive whiteboard system (and found in this guide) could result in personal
injury or damage to the product.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose any component of the
600i series interactive whiteboard system to rain or moisture.
WARNING Two people are required to mount the projector or the interactive whiteboard on
a wall because they may be too heavy for one person to maneuver onto their
wall-mounting brackets.
WARNING Do not climb (or allow children to climb) on any
part of the wall-mounted SMART Board 600i
series interactive whiteboard system.
Do not climb on, hang from, or suspend objects
from the Unifi 35 projector’s arm.
Climbing on the interactive whiteboard or projector
arm could result in personal injury or product
damage.

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Other Precautions
To ensure operating safety and to avoid product damage, observe the following precautions.
• Do not set up or use the interactive whiteboard in an area with excessive levels of dust,
humidity and smoke.
• Do not leave cables on the floor. If you must run a cable over the floor, lay the cable in a
flat, straight line, and secure it to the floor with tape or a cable management strip in a
contrasting color. Handle cables carefully and don’t bend them excessively.
• Do not add extra weight or apply pressure to the Unifi 35 projector arm, the wall-mounted
interactive whiteboard or its pen tray. SMART designed the brackets to support only the
weight of the components during normal use.
• To reduce the risk associated with leaking batteries:
– use only AA type batteries
– do not mix used and new batteries
– orient the battery’s plus (+) and minus (-) terminals according to the markings found on
the remote control
– do not leave the batteries in the remote control for an extended period
– do not heat, disassemble, short or recharge the batteries, or expose them to fire or
high temperature
– avoid eye and skin contact if batteries have leaked
– dispose of exhausted batteries and product components in accordance with applicable
regulations
• If the interactive whiteboard system requires replacement parts, make sure the service
technician uses replacement parts specified by SMART Technologies, or parts with the
same characteristics as the original.
Transporting the 600i Interactive Whiteboard System
If you need to ship any part of your interactive whiteboard system, repack it with the original
packaging. If the original packaging is no longer available, you may purchase replacement
packaging from SMART Technical Support (see page 73 for contact information).
If you prefer to use your own packaging materials, make sure you adequately protect the unit.
Ship the interactive whiteboard in an upright position to deter shippers from placing heavy
objects on it.
If you ship your interactive whiteboard frequently, consider purchasing a more durable, hard
shipping case from SMART Technologies. With its foam-lined interior, aluminum edges and
valances, and steel-reinforced corners, this shipping case protects your SMART Board
interactive whiteboard. The case has dual tilt wheels for ease of transport. To purchase these
items, contact the SMART reseller from whom you purchased your 600i interactive whiteboard
system.
WARNING Do not attempt to service the projector other than performing routine lamp
replacement. Service should only be performed by an authorized service
provider. Aside from the lamp module, there are no user serviceable parts
inside the unit.
Do not remove any screws other than those specified in the lamp replacement
instructions.

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Table of Contents
Important Information i
Safety Warnings .................................................................................................................... i
Other Precautions ..................................................................................................................... ii
Transporting the 600i Interactive Whiteboard System .............................................................. ii
About 600i Interactive Whiteboard Systems 1
600i Interactive Whiteboard System Features .......................................................................... 1
Standard Accessories ...............................................................................................................3
Optional Accessories ................................................................................................................ 4
Installing 600i Series Interactive Whiteboard Systems 5
Environmental Requirements.................................................................................................... 6
Before Installing Your 600i Interactive Whiteboard System ...................................................... 7
Installing the 600i Interactive Whiteboard System ....................................................................8
Adjusting Keystone Alignment Errors...................................................................................... 20
Securing the Pen Tray and Interactive Whiteboard ................................................................ 24
Upgrading a 600 Series Interactive Whiteboard to a 600i System.......................................... 25
Preparing for the Upgrade.......................................................................................................26
Updating 600i System Firmware .............................................................................................30
Connecting the 600i System to a Computer 33
Operating Safety and Precautions ..........................................................................................33
Connecting with a USB Cable................................................................................................. 34
Connecting With a Serial (RS-232) Cable...............................................................................36
Connecting a Guest Laptop .................................................................................................... 39
Orienting the SMART Board 600i Series Interactive Whiteboard ........................................... 40
Configuring the Room Control Feature ................................................................................... 42
Command Summary ............................................................................................................... 43
Finding More Information ........................................................................................................44
Using a 600i Series Interactive Whiteboard System 45
The 600i System’s Indicators and Controls.............................................................................46
Working with Your 600i Series Interactive Whiteboard System .............................................. 50
Using a Stand-Alone 600i Series Interactive Whiteboard System .......................................... 50
Using a 600i Series Interactive Whiteboard System with a Video Source ..............................52
Using a 600i Series Interactive Whiteboard System with a Computer....................................53
Configuring the 600i System Input Options 55
Unifi 35 Projector Configuration .............................................................................................. 55
Customizing the Input Configuration .......................................................................................56
Maintaining 600i Interactive Whiteboard Systems 57
Tips for Trouble-Free Performance ......................................................................................... 57
The Pen Tray ..........................................................................................................................59
Servicing the Pen Tray............................................................................................................59
Maintaining the Unifi Projector ................................................................................................ 61
Replacing the Projector Lamp................................................................................................. 62

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Troubleshooting 600i Interactive Whiteboard Systems 65
Resetting the 600i Interactive Whiteboard System .................................................................65
General 600i System Troubleshooting.................................................................................... 67
Troubleshooting the Unifi Projector......................................................................................... 68
Isolating the Interactive Whiteboard from the Unifi Projector .................................................. 70
Regulatory Compliance 71
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations ........................................................71
Restriction of Certain Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directives........................................... 71
Contacting SMART Technologies 73
Online Support ........................................................................................................................73
Training ................................................................................................................................... 73
Contacting SMART Technical Support.................................................................................... 73
General Inquiries.....................................................................................................................73
Registration ............................................................................................................................. 73
Index 75

99-00737-25 Rev A0 About 600i Interactive Whiteboard Systems 1
About 600i Interactive Whiteboard Systems
In this Chapter
The SMART Board™ 600i interactive whiteboard systems combine the SMART Unifi 35 wall-
mounted short-throw projector with the 660 and 680 model interactive whiteboards. These
topics describe the features of the 600i system components and some of the accessories and
options you can use with your 600i.
• 600i Interactive Whiteboard System Features (this page)
– Interactive Whiteboard Features (page 2)
– Unifi 35 Projector System Features (page 2)
– Unifi Software Features (page 3)
• Standard Accessories (page 3)
– Standard SMART USB Cable (page 3)
– Extended Connection Panel and Cable (page 3)
– Remote Control (page 3)
– Computer Connection Cables (page 3)
– SMART Board 600 Series Pens (page 4)
– SMART Board 600 Series Eraser (page 4)
• Optional Accessories (page 4)
– Active USB Extension Cables (page 4)
– Cat 5 to USB Extender (page 4)
– GoWire™ SMART Board Software Auto-Launch USB Cable (page 4)
600i Interactive Whiteboard System Features
The SMART Board 600i interactive
whiteboard systems use the Unifi 35 short-
throw, high-offset projector. This projector
supports video, audio and data connections
from a variety of devices, including DVD
players, VCRs, digital cameras and TV
tuners. When the Unifi 35 projects an image
from one of these sources onto the touch-
sensitive interactive whiteboard, you can
draw over the image in digital ink using a
pen tray pen or your finger, and then save
the image to a USB storage device, without
using a computer.
When you use the system with a computer,
you can do everything you can do at a
computer workstation—open files,
conference with others, work on
documents, visit websites, play video clips
and more—simply by touching the screen.
You can also write over any application in digital ink using a pen tray pen or your finger, and
then save these notes to a Notebook™ file for future reference and distribution.

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Interactive Whiteboard Features
The 600i system interactive whiteboards include many features of other SMART Board
interactive whiteboards, such as analog resistive touch screens and pen trays. Although the
basic operation is the same, SMART has made many improvements to make the 600i system
look more up-to-date and easier to use, service and install. The two available models, the 660
and 680, are 64" and 77" respectively, measured diagonally.
Other features of the interactive whiteboard systems include:
• a SMART Pen Tray that automatically detects when you’ve selected a pen tray pen or the
eraser.
• pen tray buttons that activate Help functions, and, when used with a computer, activate the
on-screen keyboard and right-click functions.
• a durable hard-coated polyester surface that is tear proof, optimized for projection,
compatible with dry-erase markers and easily cleaned with whiteboard cleaner.
• a standard USB interface to connect the SMART Board interactive whiteboard to the Unifi
35 projector.
• a security device to prevent theft of the pen tray or the interactive whiteboard.
Unifi 35 Projector System Features
The Unifi 35 projector system includes:
• a wall-mounted, high-offset projector that uses Vikuiti™ Super Close Projection
technology from 3M.
• an integrated 2 × 20 W stereo sound system, with two speakers in the base of the
projector assembly.
• VGA/SVGA/XGA/SXGA/MAC (UXGA) computer compatibility.
• native XGA resolution of 1024 × 768
• NTSC, PAL, SECAM, composite, S-video, component (YPbPr / YCbCr), SDTV (480i,
576i), EDTV (480p, 576p) and HDTV (720p and 1080i) video compatibility.
• serial RS-232 interface for connecting a second computer or a room control system.
• 16.7 million colors (24-bit) display.
• automatic image synchronization (auto-tracking/frequency/position adjustment/phase
detection).
• automatic saving of user settings.
• self-protection timer for hot re-strike of compact P-VIP lamp.
• a control panel expansion module located in the interactive whiteboard’s pen tray,
including a connection cable.
• an accessible extended connection panel, including:
– USB, VGA, S-video, composite video, RCA and 3.5 mm stereo audio inputs.
– a USB storage device adapter.
• a secure mounting and installation system that includes:
– a template that positions both the interactive whiteboard and the projector.
– mounting hardware for framed wall, with metal or wood studs, and concrete wall
installations.
– a security device to prevent projector theft or fall.
• cable routing behind the interactive whiteboard, including a cable cover to hide the cables
in the space between the projector and top of the interactive whiteboard.

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Unifi Software Features
The projector’s firmware has additional features that you can use when the 600i is operating in
Stand-alone mode, with a video source or with an attached computer. These features include:
• interactive whiteboard capability with a simplified interface.
• on-screen menu with five languages (English, French, German, Spanish and Italian).
• drawing over projected images from all video sources, including RGB, S-video and
composite. You can capture the video images with your notes or drawings as ScratchPad
pages, and save them to a USB storage device as PDF, JPEG or Notebook files.
• a built-in online Help menu
• a 9-point orientation tool for aligning the touch screen with the projected image
When you use the 600i with a computer, you can also use all of the features of SMART Board
software.
Standard Accessories
SMART provides the following accessories with each 600i interactive whiteboard system. If
you need to purchase replacements, contact your authorized SMART reseller.
Standard SMART USB Cable
Your 600i interactive whiteboard comes with a 16' (5 m)
USB cable. Use this cable to connect the SMART Board 660
or 680 interactive whiteboard to the Unifi projector’s USB
receptacle.
Extended Connection Panel and Cable
The extended connection panel cables provides convenient
access to the audio, video and USB inputs to your 600i
system. The extended connection panel includes VGA-HD,
S-video and composite video inputs, 3.5 mm stereo and
RCA audio jacks, a USB-B receptacle to connect your
computer and a USB-A receptacle to connect a USB
storage device.
Remote Control
The remote control that accompanies the 600i provides an
alternate way to control the system and set up your Unifi
projector. All of the functions of the remote control are
duplicated in the Unifi projector’s on-screen menus.
Computer Connection Cables
SMART provides a set of computer connection cables with
your 600i system. The set includes a 6' (1.8 m) VGA-HD
cable, a 6' (1.8 m) 3.5 mm stereo phone cable, and a
6' (1.8 m) USB cable.

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SMART Board 600 Series Pens
The pens have a rubberized grip area, colored to match the
four colors of electronic ink: black, green, red and blue.
You can use dry-erase markers instead of the supplied
pens, as long as they are a similar shape, do not scratch or
mark the surface of the interactive whiteboard and are
reflective to infrared light. If the pens you provide don’t reflect infrared light, the pen tray sensor
might not detect the presence of the pen. EXPO® markers make excellent substitutes.
Pens from earlier interactive whiteboards weren’t designed to reflect infrared light, so the
sensors may not detect them reliably. You can wrap light colored tape around the pen to
improve the reflection of infrared light, helping with tool detection.
SMART Board 600 Series Eraser
The eraser resembles a rectangular chalkboard eraser. You
can use a substitute eraser, provided it has a similar shape,
does not scratch or mark the surface of the interactive
whiteboard and reflects infrared light.
Optional Accessories
You can purchase these optional accessories when you order your interactive whiteboard, or
you can purchase them later from your authorized SMART reseller.
Active USB Extension Cables
You can connect up to three 16' (5 m) USB active extension
cables (Part No. USB-XT) to extend the USB connection to
a maximum of 64' (20 m). See page 35 for more information.
Cat 5 to USB Extender
You can use the SMART Cat 5 to USB extender (Part No.
CAT5-XT) shown to extend the USB connection up to 120'
(36.6 m) using RJ45 Cat 5 cable (purchased separately).
The extender includes two 6' (1.8 m) USB cables to connect
your computer and the Unifi projector to the extender units.
Don’t connect the Cat 5 to USB extender to the extended
connection panel (ECP). For more information, see
page 35.
GoWire™ SMART Board Software Auto-Launch
USB Cable
The GoWire cable contains SMART Board software and
launches it automatically, providing full access to all
software tools without installing SMART Board software on
your computer.