Smart Technologies Sympodium DT770 User manual

Sympodium DT770
®
Interactive Pen Display
Installation
Guide

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Trademark Notice
Copyright Notice
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equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
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Important Information i
Important Information
WARNING If the screen is damaged, don’t touch any liquid that leaks from it. This liquid is an
irritant. If the liquid makes contact with your skin, eyes or mouth, immediately rinse
the area with running water for at least 15 minutes. Consult a physician if the liquid
makes contact with your eyes or mouth.
WARNING Don’t open or disassemble the Sympodium® DT770 interactive pen display. You
risk electrical shock from the high voltage inside the casing. Also, if you open the
casing, you void your warranty.
CAUTION Don’t use the DT770 in a facility control system or any other environment that
requires extremely high reliability; the DT770 can interfere with or cause other
electronic devices to malfunction, or other wireless devices can interfere with or
cause the DT770 to malfunction. Where use is prohibited, turn off the DT770 to
prevent the possibility of it interfering with or causing other electronic devices to
malfunction. SMART doesn’t accept any liability for direct or consequential
damages.
CAUTION Only use the power adapter that came with the DT770, because other adapters
won’t work properly, can damage the DT770, and can create a fire hazard. If you
use a different power adapter, you’ll void your warranty.
CAUTION
Take care not to scratch, mark or otherwise damage the cameras and optical
components in the front of the DT770.
CAUTION
Don’t touch the interactive screen with sharp, metallic objects that could scratch the
screen’s coating.
CAUTION The tethered pen is a sealed unit that contains electronics but no batteries. If you
attempt to open the tethered pen, you’ll damage these electronics. This will make
the tethered pen unusable and void the warranty.
CAUTION If you transport the interactive pen display over a distance, we strongly urge you to
completely repackage it using the original packaging. This packaging was
designed with optimal shock and vibration protection. If the original packaging is no
longer available, pack all components with as much padding as reasonably
possible to ensure that they are not exposed to excessive vibration or shock. Do
not include loose components in the packaging that could mark, scratch or
otherwise damage the interactive screen during the journey.

ii Important Information
Other Precautions
For proper installation, read this guide carefully and observe the following precautions.
• Don’t place sharp or heavy objects on the DT770.
• Turn off your DT770 and shut down your computer before connecting any cables. Otherwise
you can damage the DT770 or your computer.
• Don’t set the resolution of the DT770 to greater than 1280 × 1024.
• Don’t block the DT770’s ventilation holes. Doing so can cause the DT770 to overheat.
• If you move the DT770, hold it on the sides or the back. Don’t apply pressure to the screen.
• Avoid setting up and using the DT770 in an area with excessive levels of dust, humidity and
smoke or where it’s exposed to direct sunlight, severe temperature changes, heat from other
appliances, water or any other liquid. Operate the DT770 in an environment with a
temperature range between 41°F and 95°F (5°C to 35°C) and with a humidity range of 20% to
80% (non-condensing). However, you can store the DT770 in an environment with a
temperature range of -4°F to 140°F (-20°C to 60°C) and a humidity range of 20% to 80%
(non-condensing).
• Don’t modify the power cord. Handle it carefully and avoid bending it excessively. Don’t place
the power cord in an area where it’s likely to be stepped on or pinched by items placed on or
against it. If you must run a cable over the floor, lay it flat, in a straight line, and secure it to the
floor with tape or a cable management strip of contrasting color.
• Your DT770 comes with a power plug that works with your country’s power outlets. If the
power plug is a three-prong, grounding-type power plug (designed to fit into a grounding-type
power outlet) and you’re unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact an electrician to
replace the outlet. Don’t modify the power plug.
• If possible, unplug the DT770 before any thunderstorms. However, don’t touch the unit or the
unit’s power plug during a thunderstorm, as there is a risk of electrical shock.
• Unplug the DT770 if you won’t use it for an extended period.
• Don’t hit or drop the DT770 or subject it to intense shock or vibration.
• If the DT770 requires replacement parts, use parts that are specified by SMART Technologies
Inc.

Table of Contents iii
Table of Contents
Important Information............................................................................................................... i
Other Precautions ..................................................................................................................... ii
Overview ................................................................................................................................... 1
Interactive Screen ..................................................................................................................... 2
Tethered Pen ............................................................................................................................2
Pen Tool Buttons....................................................................................................................... 3
Function Buttons ......................................................................................................................3
Display Control Buttons............................................................................................................. 3
Room Control Interface Button..................................................................................................4
Connection Panel......................................................................................................................4
Power Supply ............................................................................................................................4
The Power and Status LEDs.....................................................................................................4
Mono Stand............................................................................................................................... 5
Installing the DT770................................................................................................................. 7
Determining the Best Location for Your DT770 ........................................................................ 7
Removing the Connection Panel’s Protective Cover ................................................................ 8
Connecting the DT770 ..............................................................................................................8
Integrating a Monitor or a Projector...........................................................................................9
Connecting the Tethered Pen ................................................................................................... 9
Reattaching the Connection Panel’s Protective Cover ........................................................... 10
Mounting the DT770 on a Mono Stand ................................................................................... 11
Securing the DT770 ................................................................................................................12
Turning on the DT770 .............................................................................................................12
Installing SMART Board Software...........................................................................................12
Matching the Screen and Computer Resolutions.................................................................... 13
Orienting the Screen ...............................................................................................................14
Using the DT770..................................................................................................................... 15
Touching the Interactive Screen ............................................................................................. 15
Using the Pen Tool Buttons .................................................................................................... 16
Using the Eraser ..................................................................................................................... 18
Using the Function Buttons .....................................................................................................18
Using the Room Control Interface Button ............................................................................... 20
Customizing Buttons ...............................................................................................................20
Setting the Pen Tool Defaults ................................................................................................. 21
Enabling Pen Touch Only or Finger Touch Only Mode........................................................... 21
Cleaning the DT770................................................................................................................ 23
Cleaning the Interactive Pen Display ...................................................................................... 23
Cleaning the Tethered Pen .....................................................................................................24

iv Table of Contents
Troubleshooting..................................................................................................................... 25
Checking the Power of the Interactive Pen Display ................................................................25
Checking the Status of the Interactive Pen Display ................................................................ 26
Image Problems ...................................................................................................................... 26
Control and Writing Problems .................................................................................................27
Troubleshooting Summary Table ........................................................................................... 27
Calibrating the Cameras .........................................................................................................28
Appendix A: Adjusting the Screen Settings........................................................................ 29
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Regulations .................................... 31
Customer Support ................................................................................................................. 33
Training ................................................................................................................................... 33
Contacting SMART Technical Support ................................................................................... 33
General Inquiries..................................................................................................................... 34
Warranty.................................................................................................................................. 34
Registration ............................................................................................................................. 34
Sending Feedback .................................................................................................................. 34
Obtaining More Information on SMART Products................................................................... 34
Index........................................................................................................................................ 35

Overview 1
Overview
The Sympodium® DT770 interactive pen display works with your computer and SMART Board™
software to create an interactive presentation environment. The DT770 includes dynamic and
interactive tools for creating presentations and lessons. You can control applications and create
notes using your finger or the tethered pen, all while facing the audience.
The DT770 interactive pen display is a 17" (43.2 cm) LCD interactive screen. The DT770 uses
Dual-touch, DViT™ (Digital Vision Touch) technology to detect the location of either your finger or
the battery-free, tethered pen.
On the frame of the DT770, you’ll find:
• the main Power button for the DT770
• two light emitting diodes (LEDs) that indicate the DT770’s power and status
• four function buttons that provide immediate access to specific SMART Board tools, such as
Notebook™ software and the Floating Tools
• seven pen tool buttons you can use to left-click, right-click, and to create and remove digital
ink
• four display control buttons, which give you access to the screen’s display settings
• a room control interface button, which gives you access to room control interface menus (room
control system not supplied)
• a magnetic pen recess where you can store the pen when it’s not in use
Room Control
Interface Button
Pen Tool Buttons
Function Buttons Display Control
Buttons
Magnetic Pen
Recess
Indicators
Power Button
Interactive
Screen
USB Hub

2Overview
• a USB 2.0 high speed hub to which you can connect a USB memory storage device
This guide describes how to install and use the DT770 with your computer and integrate the
DT770 with a projector or monitor. For information on using SMART Board software, refer to the
SMART Board Software User’s Guide and the SMART Board software online Help. While reading
the SMART Board Software User’s Guide and the online Help, keep in mind that the DT770 works
like a projected SMART Board interactive whiteboard in the following ways:
• a touch on the DT770 with a finger is equivalent to a touch on the interactive whiteboard with a
finger
• the DT770’s tethered pen (when used with the pen tool buttons) functions like the interactive
whiteboard’s pen tray pens
• the DT770’s function buttons behave like the interactive whiteboard’s control panel buttons
Interactive Screen
The interactive screen tracks the position of objects, such as the tethered pen or your finger. This
screen acts as both an input device and an output device.
Tethered Pen
You can use the tethered pen to control and manipulate items on your screen and to create or
remove digital ink.
You can’t use your finger and the tethered pen at the same time. If the pen is in its pen recess, the
DT770 detects contact between any object and the interactive screen. However, if you remove the
pen from the pen recess, the DT770 detects contact between the pen and interactive screen but
ignores any other contact.
Tethered Pen
Pen Recess

Overview 3
NOTE: For the DT770 to interpret the location of the tethered pen, the connected computer must
be running SMART Board tools. You’ll know that SMART Board tools are running if you can see
the SMART Board icon in the system tray or the Dock.
Pen Tool Buttons
The pen tool buttons in the top-middle of the DT770’s frame include:
• the Pointer button (also left-click)
• the Black, Blue, Red and Green digital ink buttons
• the Eraser button
• the Right-Click button
For information on the pen tool buttons, see page 16.
Function Buttons
The function buttons in the top-left of the DT770 give you quick access to:
• screen capture tools
• the SMART Keyboard
• Notebook software
• Floating Tools
For information on the function buttons, see page 18.
Display Control Buttons
You can configure the display settings using the display control buttons in the top-right of the
DT770. For information on adjusting the display settings, see page 29.
CAUTION
Don’t touch the interactive screen with sharp, metallic objects that could scratch the
screen’s coating.
MENU
AUTO
SELECT

4Overview
Room Control Interface Button
You can open room control interface menus using the button in the top-left of the DT770 (room
control system not supplied).
Connection Panel
The DT770 connection panel includes:
• a type B USB connector for communication with a computer
• a two-port type A USB hub for connecting other USB devices, such as a mouse or keyboard
• an HD DB15 video input port for connecting the video cable from your computer
• an HD DB15 video output port for connecting a video cable to a projector or a monitor
• a connector for the tethered pen
• an RS-232 serial port for communication with a computer or control system
• a power connector for the power cable
There is also an additional type A USB port on the right side of the DT770’s frame for connecting
other USB devices.
NOTE: When you initially receive your DT770, the connection panel is inaccessible because of a
protective cover. You can remove this cover using the supplied screwdriver.
Power Supply
The Sympodium DT770 interactive pen display uses a single 12V DC power supply, which comes
with an appropriate, country-specific power cable to connect to a power outlet.
NOTE: The power input is designed for both 120V AC and 220V AC operation. However, you’ll
never need to adjust the voltage as the DT770 switches to the appropriate voltage automatically.
The Power and Status LEDs
The two light emitting diodes (LEDs) in the top-right of the DT770 provide an indication of its power
and status:
• the Power indicator is illuminated and green when the DT770 is turned on
12VDC IN
Serial
Pen Tether
Analog RGB IN Analog RGB OUT
USB
USB