Smart Technologies SMART 280 User manual

Installation and User’s Guide
SMART Document Camera 280

FCC Warning
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation.
You can determine whether the equipment is causing interference by disconnecting it from your computer. If the interference
stops, it was probably caused by the equipment.
If the equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, you may be able to correct the interference by using
one or more of the following measures:
Rotate the television or radio antenna until the interference stops.
Move the equipment farther away from the television or radio.
Plug the equipment and computer into an outlet that is on a different circuit from the television or radio.
If necessary, consult SMART Technologies ULC or an experienced radio/television technician for help.
Changes or modifications to this product not authorized by SMART Technologies ULC could void the FCC Certification and
negate your authority to operate the product.
Trademark Notice
The SMART logo and smarttech are trademarks or registered trademarks of SMART Technologies ULC in the U.S. and/or other
countries. Windows is either a registered trademark or a trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries.
All other third-party product and company names may be trademarks of their respective owners. Patent No. US5448263;
US6141000; US6320597; US6326954; US6337681; US6540366; US6741267; US6747636; US7151533; and CA2058219.
Other patents pending.
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SMART Technologies ULC. Information in this manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment
on the part of SMART.
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Important Information
IMPORTANT Read all the safety and operating instructions before operating the product.
Retain the safety and operating instructions for future reference.
Adhere to all warnings on the product and in the operating instructions.
Follow all operating and user instructions.
WARNING Do not push objects of any kind into the openings in this product as this could
result in a fire or electric shock.
WARNING Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers
can result in an electric shock or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified
service personnel.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is
intended to alert you to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within
the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk
of electric shock. This marking is located on the bottom of the product.
WARNING Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience
receptacles as this can result in a fire or electric shock.
WARNING Do not use this product near water.
Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
WARNING Do not place this product on an unstable surface. If the product falls, this could
result in serious injury to a person and serious damage to the product. Use this
product with carts, stands, tripods, brackets or tables only if they are
recommended by this product’s manufacturer. Follow the manufacturer's
instructions when you mount the product and use mounting accessories
recommended by the manufacturer.
Place the AC adapter cord and the video cable where they will not be pulled.
Take care to prevent the unit from falling or overturning.
Take care if you move the product on a cart. Quick stops, excessive force and
uneven surfaces may cause the product to overturn. If the product falls, this
could result in serious injury to a person and serious damage to the product.

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WARNING This product is equipped with either a polarized 2-wire AC line plug (a plug
having one blade wider than the other) or a 3-wire grounding type plug (a plug
having a third, grounding pin).
The 2-wire polarized plug fits into the power outlet one way only. This is a
safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try
reversing the plug. If you are still unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet,
contact your electrician to replace the outlet. Do not modify the plug in any way.
The 3-wire grounding type plug fits into a grounding type power outlet. This is a
safety feature. If you’re unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your
electrician to replace the outlet. Do not modify the plug in any way.
WARNING When the product requires replacement parts, the service technician must use
replacement parts specified by this product’s manufacturer or with the same
characteristics as the original part. If the service technician substitutes an
unauthorized part, this could result in a fire, electric shock or other hazards.
WARNING If a service technician services or repairs this product, ask the service
technician to perform safety checks and determine that the product is in proper
operating condition.
WARNING The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user
to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions
in the literature accompanying the product.
WARNING If you connect a nonshielded equipment interface cable to this equipment, you
void the FCC Certification or Declaration of this device and may cause
interference levels which exceed the limits established by the FCC for this
equipment. It is the responsibility of the user to obtain and use a shielded
equipment interface cable with this device. If this equipment has more than one
interface connector, do not leave cables connected to unused interfaces.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
WARNING Do not stare directly into the lamp or shine the lamp directly into someone’s
eyes. If you use the document camera to capture images of people, turn the
lamp off.
CAUTION Disconnect this product from the power outlet before you clean the product.
Clean this product using a damp cloth. Do not clean this product using liquid
cleaners, aerosol cleaners, or any volatile solvent such as thinner or benzene.
CAUTION Do not use attachments unless they are recommended by the product’s
manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

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CAUTION Do not block or cover any of the openings or slots of this product. The slots and
openings provide ventilation, ensure reliable operation of the product and
protect it from overheating. Do not place the product on a surface that would
block the openings or slots. Do not place the product on a built-in installation
such as a bookcase or rack unless you provide proper ventilation and adhere to
the manufacturer's instructions.
CAUTION Operate this product only from the type of power source indicated on the
marking label. If you’re not sure of an outlet’s power supply, consult your local
power company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other
sources, refer to the operating instructions.
CAUTION Route power supply cords so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched
by items placed upon or against them. Take particular care of the cord where it
connects to the product or a power outlet.
CAUTION If possible, turn off and disconnect this product before thunderstorms.
However, don’t touch the product or its power plug during a thunderstorm as
there is a risk of electrical shock.
Turn off and disconnect this product if you won’t use it for an extended period.
CAUTION Disconnect this product from the power outlet and refer servicing to qualified
service personnel under the following conditions:
• If the power supply cord or plug is damaged
• If liquid is spilled, or an object falls, on the product
• If the product is exposed to rain or water
• If the product does not operate correctly under normal operating conditions
• If the product is dropped or damaged in any way
• If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance
Do not adjust controls that are not covered by the operating instructions as
adjusting other controls can cause damage and may require extensive work by
a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation.
CAUTION Do not use or store this product near heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Do not leave this product under direct sunlight as this could result in
discoloration, deformation or damage to the product.
CAUTION Use the product under the rated electrical conditions. The power cord
applicable to the local power specifications is attached. Be sure to use the
power cord applicable to your local power specifications.

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CAUTION Do not keep this product in any humid, dusty, salt bearing wind or vibrating
location. Use it under the following environmental conditions:
• Temperature: 0°C - 40°C (32°F - 104°F)
• Humidity: 30% - 85% (Non-condensing)
CAUTION Do not point the camera lens directly into the sun as this could cause damage
to the camera.
CAUTION Don’t hold the camera column or the camera head when you carry the
document camera. Hold the main unit with both hands when you carry it.
CAUTION Do not hold the magnetic strip close to a cathode ray tube (Braun tube), a
speaker, a CD-player, a DVD, a cellular phone, or any other item whose normal
operation may be interrupted or fail due to the strip’s magnetic field.
CAUTION Save the data from an SD memory card to another hardware device, such as a
computer, before you insert the memory card into the document camera. If the
document camera malfunctions, the memory card may lose data.
IMPORTANT If some pixels do not operate properly, and luminescent or black spots appear
on the screen, due to the use of CCD Area Image Sensors, this is a
phenomenon peculiar to the sensors and is not a malfunction.

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Table of Contents
Important Information i
Introduction 1
Camera Column and Camera Head................................................................................... 2
Lamp............................................................................................................................2
Zoom Dial .................................................................................................................... 2
AF Button..................................................................................................................... 3
Control Panel ..................................................................................................................... 4
Rear Panel......................................................................................................................... 5
SD Card Slot...................................................................................................................... 5
Stage, Magnetic Strip and Anti-Glare Sheet....................................................................... 5
Setting Up and Turning On the Document Camera 7
Setting Up the Document Camera..................................................................................... 7
Turning On the Document Camera.................................................................................... 9
Installing SMART Notebook Software................................................................................ 9
Using the On-Screen Display Menu................................................................................... 9
Turning Off and Storing the Document Camera 11
Cleaning the Document Camera’s Lens .......................................................................... 12
Using the Document Camera 13
Using the Document Camera in SMART Notebook Software.......................................... 13
Displaying Printed Materials............................................................................................. 14
Displaying Printed Materials Using the Stage.................................................................. 15
Displaying a Three Dimensional Object........................................................................... 16
Displaying a Wall Surface or Distant Object..................................................................... 17
Displaying a Microscope Slide......................................................................................... 18
Displaying Image Data from an SD Memory Card........................................................... 19
Transferring Image Data from the SD Memory Card to a Computer................................ 22
Changing the Image Selection......................................................................................... 24
Using Image Mate Software............................................................................................. 24
Changing the Focus, Brightness and Graphics Mode 25
Adjusting the Focus.......................................................................................................... 25
Adjusting the Brightness .................................................................................................. 25
Changing the Graphics Mode .......................................................................................... 26
Troubleshooting the Document Camera 27
Regulatory Compliance 29
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations ................................................. 29
Restriction of Certain Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directives.................................... 29
Customer Support 30
Online Support................................................................................................................. 30
Training ............................................................................................................................ 30
Contacting SMART Technical Support............................................................................. 30
General Inquiries.............................................................................................................. 30
Warranty........................................................................................................................... 30
Registration...................................................................................................................... 30

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99-00864-20 D0 Introduction 1
Introduction
The SMART Document Camera 280 enables you to capture images and display them with a
connected projector or display. You can change the configuration of the camera column and
camera head to capture and display printed materials, three dimensional objects, microscope
slides, or distant surfaces or objects. You can also display image data from a connected
computer or an SD memory card.
You can focus the camera image automatically and magnify it up to a 5.2× zoom ratio. You can
magnify a digital image up to a 8.0× zoom ratio.
You can control the document camera from SMART Notebook software or the camera’s control
panel. You can customize the camera’s behavior in Camera mode using the on-screen
display menu.
Number Name Number Name
1 Camera head 7 Stage positioning
2 Illumination lamp switch 8 Rear panel
3 Zoom dial 9 Side panel
4 AF button 10 Magnetic sheet
5 Camera column 11 Stage
6 Control panel 12 Anti-glare sheet
Front View
Rear View

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Camera Column and Camera Head
The camera column and camera head rotate, enabling you to capture at different angles. You
can also rotate the column and head towards the main unit to minimize the risk of damage to
the document camera when it’s not in use.
Lamp
The camera head includes a lamp.
You can turn the lamp on or off by sliding the illumination lamp switch.
NOTE: This product is equipped with a bright LED lamp that may diminish in brightness
over time.
Zoom Dial
The zoom dial enables you to change the magnification of a camera image. You can also
enlarge or reduce the size of a digital image if you’re using the document camera to display
images from an SD memory card.
The zoom ratio is 5.2× for optical images and 8× for digital images.
CAUTION Do not stare directly into the lamp or shine the lamp directly into someone’s
eyes. If you use the document camera to capture images of people, turn off
the lamp.
Do not touch the lamp while it is on. The lamp is very hot when it is in use.
Illumination lamp
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