Smart Technologies Smart Board User manual

Installation Guide
Interactive Plasma Overla
y
for Plasma Displays
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Contents
Contents
Overview ............................................................................................ 1
Using the SBPD Without a SMART Pen Tray ............................................... 1
Interactive Overlay ......................................................................................... 1
SMART Pen Tray........................................................................................... 2
Optional Icon Strips........................................................................................ 2
Supplied Software.......................................................................................... 3
About this Guide ............................................................................................ 3
Preparing the SBPD.......................................................................... 4
Unpacking and Checking Components ......................................................... 4
Placing the Overlay on a Flat Surface ........................................................... 5
Adjusting the Optional Icon Strips.................................................................. 5
Attaching the SMART Pen Tray..................................................................... 7
Installing the SBPD......................................................................... 10
Attaching the SBPD to the Plasma Display ................................................. 10
Optional Security Procedure ........................................................................ 13
Equipping the SMART Pen Tray.................................................................. 13
Configuring the SBPD .................................................................... 14
Activating an SBPD Connected to a Windows Computer............................ 14
Activating an SBPD Connected to a Macintosh Computer.......................... 17
Orienting the SBPD...................................................................................... 19
Setting Up On-Screen Display Controls for the Plasma Display.................. 20
Configuring the Icon Strips............................................................ 22
Configuring the Display Control Strip........................................................... 22
Configuring the Custom Strip....................................................................... 23
Removing Icon Strips................................................................................... 24
Contacting SMART Technologies.................................................. 25
Contacting SMART Technical Support ........................................................ 25
Other SMART Contacts ............................................................................... 25
Warranty ...................................................................................................... 25
User Registration Card ................................................................................ 25
Appendix A: Installing the Tool Strip ............................................ 26
Installing the Controller Unit and Stylus Holder............................................ 26
Configuring the Tool Strip ............................................................................ 28
Appendix B: Using the Tool Strip.................................................. 30
Controlling Applications With Mouse Click Icons......................................... 30
Annotating Over Top of an Application With the Pen Icons......................... 31
Erasing Annotations..................................................................................... 31
Saving Annotations to SMART Notebook .................................................... 31
Using the On-Screen Keyboard ................................................................... 32
Index................................................................................................. 33

Contents

SBPD Installation Guide 1
Overview
The SMART Board for Plasma Displays™(SBPD) is an interactive overlay that adds touch
control and annotation capabilities to various plasma displays. The interactive overlay adds
only 5/8" (1.59 cm) depth to the plasma display (without the SMART Pen Tray™provided with
every SBPD).
Your Plasma Display
SBPD Interactive Overlay
SMART Pen Tray
Interactive Overlay Sliding over a Plasma Display
The standard SBPD configuration includes a SMART Pen Tray equipped with an eraser and
writing styluses that work in the same way as conventional dry erase markers except with
electronic ink. With the SMART Pen Tray, all you need to do is pick up a stylus and start
writing. Instructions for installing an SBPD with a SMART Pen Tray are provided in the main
body of this guide.
Using the SBPD Without a SMART Pen Tray
You can also order an SBPD that includes a Tool Strip and a single writing stylus instead of a
SMART Pen Tray. With this configuration, you need to select a writing tool from the icon strip
before you can use the stylus to write on the SBPD in electronic ink. For information about
installing an SBPD with the Tool Strip and single writing stylus, refer to Appendix A on pages
26–29. Information about using the Tool Strip is provided in Appendix B on pages 30–32.
Interactive Overlay
The interactive overlay slides onto your plasma display easily and is readily attached with four
mounting brackets. The overlay has a touch resolution of approximately 2000 x 2000 and is
composed of two pieces of analogue-resistive material separated by an air gap.

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When you touch the resistive material, the Pen Tray controller, connected to both your
computer and the interactive overlay, sends contact information to the SMART Board Service.
The SMART Board Service is the driver component of SMART Board Software that runs in the
background, translating your contact with the SBPD into a variety of configurable behaviors.
To respond correctly to your touch, the SMART Board Service needs to know the precise area
of the interactive overlay affected. You provide the SMART Board Service with this information
by performing an orientation procedure, a simple process of touching firmly and precisely on a
grid of large red crosses that appears on the overlay. For a detailed description of how to
perform this procedure, refer to page 19 of this guide.
SMART Pen Tray
In addition to the interactive overlay, the SBPD comes with a SMART Pen Tray. The Pen Tray
includes four styluses and an eraser. To write on top of the computer image, just pick up one
of the four colored styluses from the Pen Tray and write on the SBPD.
Eraser
Black Stylus
Blue Stylus
Red Stylus
Green Stylus
Pen Tray Buttons
Pen Tray for SBPD
Optional Icon Strips
The SBPD comes with three optional icon strips: the Display Control Strip, Custom Strip and
Tool Strip.
If you have a Windows computer with an available serial port, you can use the Display Control
Strip to turn your plasma display on and off, select a different screen width and perform other
tasks to control the plasma display.
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Panel Control MenuSleep Mode Activation
Display Mode Toggle
Input Source Select
Display Control Strip

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The Custom Strip enables you to create your own icon strip by choosing a command for each
icon and drawing icons on the strip . This icon strip works with both Windows and Macintosh
computers.
The Tool Strip provides an alternative to the SMART Pen Tray, making a wide range of touch,
display and annotation functionality accessible from the SBPD frame area. This icon strip
works with both Windows and Macintosh computers.
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B
Left-Mouse Click
Eraser
Black Pen
Blue Pen
Red Pen
Green Pen
Right-Mouse Click
On-Screen Keyboard
Notebook Screen Capture
SMART Board Control
Panel
Tool Strip
If you decide to use an icon strip, you’ll need to first make sure the strip is facing frontward and
then perform the appropriate setup procedures. Setup instructions for the Display Control Strip
and Custom Strip are provided on pages 22–24. Instructions for setting up the Tool Strip are
included in Appendix A found on pages 26–29.
Supplied Software
SMART Board Software includes all the programs and tools you’ll need to configure and use
your SBPD. For more information about how to use the programs and tools included in SMART
Board Software, refer to the SMART Board User’s Guide or the extensive online Help that
accompanies each program.
About this Guide
This guide describes how to install the SBPD. It doesn’t include information about using the
SBPD. For information about using the SBPD, refer to the SMART Board User’s Guide or the
extensive online help that comes with each program.
This guide is for both Windows and Macintosh users of the SBPD. Almost all of the procedures
and descriptions in this guide apply to either system. However, information that applies solely
to Windows users is accompanied by a Win icon in the margin, and information relating only to
Macintosh users is distinguished by a similarly placed Mac icon. Procedures common to both
Windows and Macintosh are described in terms of Windows conventions.
Mac
Win

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Preparing the SBPD
To prepare the SBPD for installation, you’ll need to complete the following four tasks:
1. Unpack and check the SBPD components (page 4).
2. Place the overlay on the surface of a large table (page 5).
3. Adjust the optional icon strips, if necessary (pages 5–6).
4. Attach the SMART Pen Tray to the overlay (pages 7–9).
Unpacking and Checking Components
Unpack the contents of the shipping containers and check each item removed against the list
provided below. If any items are missing, contact SMART Technical Support at 1.866.518.6791.
Each SBPD includes the following components:
•an interactive overlay that slides onto your plasma display and is attached with four corner
mounting brackets
•eight bracket knobs and four 1/4-20 x 1/2" hex security screws for attaching the corner
mounting brackets to the overlay, plus a 3/16" hex-head Allen key for tightening the hex
screws
•a Display Control Strip, Custom Strip and Tool Strip inside pockets attached to the
interactive overlay
•a SMART Pen Tray assembly with a bracket attached
•a set of four styluses, an eraser cup and an eraser to equip the Pen Tray
•a DB9-to-DB9 serial cable and SMART Keyboard adapter cable or a USB-to-Serial adapter
cable for connecting the Pen Tray to a computer
•a modular 4-wire (MOD4) cable for connecting the overlay to the Pen Tray
•an RS-232 serial cable for connecting the plasma display to a computer
•a SMART Board Software CD-ROM
•the SMART Board for Plasma Displays Installation Guide and the SMART Board User’s
Guide
NOTE: Have the a Phillips No. 2 screwdriver and the supplied hex-head Allen key on hand
when installing the SBPD.

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Placing the Overlay on a Flat Surface
After unpacking the overlay, place it face down and flat on a table of sufficient size to
accommodate it. Placing it on a table makes it easy to attach the SMART Pen Tray, make
cable connections to the Pen Tray, and adjust the icon strips (if necessary).
The Ideal Spot for Overlay Preparation
Adjusting the Optional Icon Strips
The SBPD includes three optional icon strips: the Display Control Strip, Custom Strip and Tool
Strip. If you have a Windows computer with an available serial port, you can use the Display
Control Strip to turn your plasma display on and off, select a different screen width and perform
other tasks associated with controlling the plasma display.
The Custom Strip and Tool Strip are available for both Windows and Macintosh computers.
The Custom Strip enables you to select functions for each icon and draw whatever icons you
want on the strip. The Tool Strip provides an alternative to the SMART Pen Tray, making a
wide range of touch, display and annotation functionality accessible from the SBPD frame area.
Please note that the position of the Custom strip may vary as shown below.
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A
B
Tool Strip
Custom Strip
A
B
Display Control Strip
Location of the SBPD Icon Strips

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When you receive the SBPD, the Display Control Strip will be facing frontward, but the Custom
Strip and Tool Strip will be facing backward. In order to use the Custom Strip or Tool Strip,
you’ll need to flip the strip so it faces frontward. If you want to change the way an icon strip
faces, you’ll need to do it before you attach the overlay to the plasma display because
afterwards the icon strips are not accessible.
To flip an icon strip:
1. Pull the icon strip out of its plastic pocket.
2. Turn the icon strip over. If you don’t want to use the strip, position it to face backward. If
you do want to use the strip, position if to face frontward.
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AB A
BB
Facing Frontward Facing Backward
3. Return the icon strip to the plastic pocket from which it was removed. If you plan to use the
Custom Strip, make sure you draw icons on the strip before reinserting it.

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Attaching the SMART Pen Tray
1. Insert the MOD4 connector into the mini RJ11 socket on the underside of the overlay.
MOD4 Cable
Inserting the MOD4 Connector into the Overlay Socket
2. Place the Pen Tray bracket on the lower edge of the overlay frame. Using a Phillips No. 2
screwdriver, secure the Pen Tray bracket to the overlay with the two screws provided.
Pen Tray Bracket
Screw x 2
Lower Edge of
Overlay Frame
Attaching the Pen Tray Bracket to the Overlay

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3. Thread the free end of the MOD4 cable through the cable opening in the middle of the Pen
Tray bracket.
Cable Opening
MOD4 Cable
Threading the MOD4 Cable through the Pen Tray Bracket
4. Pull the MOD4 cable over to the Pen Tray controller and insert it into the MOD4 connector.
MOD4 Connector
MOD4 Cable
Connecting the MOD4 Cable to the Pen Tray

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5. You can order the SBPD with either a DB9-to-DB9 serial cable or a USB-to-serial adapter
cable. Insert the short end of the DB9-to-DB9 serial cable in the 9-pin serial port at the
back of the Pen Tray, or the DB9 end of the USB-to-serial adapter cable.
To Computer
DB9-to-DB9 Serial or USB-to-Serial Adapter Cable
9-Pin Serial Port
Connecting the DB9-to-DB9 or USB-to-Serial Adapter Cable to the Pen Tray

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Installing the SBPD
To install the prepared SBPD, you’ll need to complete the following three tasks:
1. Attach the SBPD to the plasma display (pages 10–12).
2. Install security screws, if wanted (page 13).
3. Equip the SMART Pen Tray (page 13).
WARNING: For the procedures that follow, your plasma display must be securely mounted. Do
not attempt to install the overlay on a plasma display that is not fixed in a secure position.
Attaching the SBPD to the Plasma Display
1. With the assistance of another person, lift the prepared SBPD off the table, holding it firmly
by its four corners, and align it with the plasma display.
Proper Way to Lift the SBPD

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2. Slide the SBPD over the plasma display. There will be a slight gap on each side.
Plasma Display
SBPD
Sliding the SBPD over the Plasma Display
3. Place the two upper-corner mounting brackets in place, guiding the brackets onto the
threaded studs on the overlay.
SBPD Overlay
Plasma Display Corner Mounting
Bracket
Threaded
Studs
Guiding the Mounting Brackets onto the Threaded Studs

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4. Secure the top brackets (both left and right) by screwing the two bracket knobs on each
corner into place. Avoid over-tightening the knobs.
Bracket Knobs
Lifting the Overlay and Securing the Top Mounting Brackets
5. Put the two lower-corner mounting brackets in place and secure each corner with two
bracket knobs. Avoid over-tightening the knobs.
Securing the Lower Mounting Brackets

SBPD Installation Guide 13
Optional Security Procedure
If you want to provide the interactive overlay with an additional level of security, install the four
security screws (located in the accessory box). Using the large hex key, screw a security screw
through the screw hole in the outer corner of each bracket, as shown in the figure below.
Security Screw x 4
Security Screw in Corner Mounting Bracket
Equipping the SMART Pen Tray
Insert the eraser end cup. Then place the eraser and four styluses in the Pen Tray.
Eraser
Black Stylus
Blue Stylus
Red Stylus
Green Stylus
Eraser End Cup
Equipping the Pen Tray

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Configuring the SBPD
To configure the SBPD, you’ll need to complete the following three tasks:
1. Activate the SBPD by installing the SMART Board Software and connecting the SBPD to a
computer (pages 14–19).
2. Orient the SBPD (page 19).
3. If you’re using a Windows computer, you may want to set up On-Screen Display Controls
to control the plasma display from the SBPD surface (pages 20–21).
Activating an SBPD Connected to a Windows Computer
The procedure for activating an SBPD connected to a Windows computer varies depending on
whether you connect to a serial or USB port.
To activate an SBPD connected to a Windows computer serial port:
1. Insert the SMART Board Software CD into your CD-ROM drive.
The SMART Board Software setup program should start automatically. If it doesn't, select
Start, Run and enter x:\autorun.exe (where x: is your CD-ROM drive). Follow the on-
screen instructions to install the SMART Board Software.
At the end of SMART Board Software installation, you'll be asked if you want to put the
SMART Board Tools icon in your Startup Folder. We recommend you reply affirmatively.
Consequently, whenever you activate Windows, SMART Board Tools will always be open,
and your SBPD will be fully functional without any further action.
2. Without removing the SMART Board Software CD, shut off your computer.
3. Insert the long end of the DB9-to-DB9 serial cable into an available serial port on your
computer. The other end of the cable should have already been connected to the Pen
Tray, as explained on page 9. Unplug your keyboard connector and reconnect it to the
supplied SMART Keyboard adapter cable. Insert the male end of the keyboard adapter
into the keyboard port on your computer. Finally, insert the keyboard adapter’s power plug
into the power plug socket on the back of the long DB9 connector.
Serial Port Keyboard Port
Power Plug Socket Keyboard Adapter
To Keyboard Connector
Connecting to a Windows Computer Serial Port
Win

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4. Turn on your computer.
The Ready Light on the Pen Tray should turn red. This indicates that the Pen Tray is
receiving power from the keyboard port on your computer.
When Windows starts, a Found New Hardware plug-and-play wizard will lead you through
the process of locating the SMART Board driver (which is on the SMART Board Software
CD in your CD-ROM drive).
5. Ensure that Windows searches your CD-ROM drive for the SMART Board driver.
Once you've completed the wizard, the Ready Light on your Pen Tray should turn from red
to green. This indicates that your SBPD is now touch-sensitive.
6. If you added SMART Board Tools to your StartUp menu during the software installation, it
will automatically open when you restart your computer. However, you can also open
SMART Board Tools at any time by going to Start, Programs, SMART Board Software
and selecting SMART Board. With SMART Board Tools open, you can now write over top
of any application with the Pen Tray styluses.
To manually configure your Windows computer serial port:
If you're running Windows ME or NT 4.0, you have an early version of Windows, or the Ready
Light simply remains red rather than turning green, you'll need to manually configure the serial
(COM) port to which your SBPD is connected.
1. Click the SMART Board Tools icon in the System Tray and then click the Control Panel
button.
SMART Board Tools Icon
System Tray
The SMART Board Control Panel dialog box will appear.
2. In the Boards tab, click the Select button under Serial Ports.
The Select COM Port dialog box will appear.
3. If you know the COM port to which the SBPD is connected, you can type it or select it from
the COM port drop-down list and click the OK button under Manual.
or
If you're unsure of the correct COM port, click the Detect SMART Hardware button under
Automatic. Your COM ports will be searched for the presence of an attached SBPD until
the correct COM port is located.
The Ready Light in the Pen Tray should change from red to green, indicating the SBPD is
now touch-sensitive.

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To activate an SBPD connected to a Windows computer USB port:
1. Insert the USB connector end of the USB-to-serial adapter into an available USB port on
the computer. The DB9 end of the cable should have been connected previously, as
explained on page 9.
USB Port
Connecting to a Windows USB Port
2. If you already have the appropriate USB driver installed on your system, the Ready Light
on the Pen Tray will turn red and you can proceed to install SMART Board Software (Step
3 below).
If you don't have the appropriate driver installed, a Found New Hardware wizard will
appear to assist you in locating the driver for the newly connected USB Human Interface
Device.
•Direct Windows to search for an appropriate driver by clicking the Next button.
•Click Next again to direct Windows to search the driver database on your hard drive
for the appropriate driver.
NOTE: If Windows fails to find the correct driver, insert the Windows 98/2000/ME CD
in your CD-ROM to install a USB Human Interface Device driver.
•Click the Finish button after the driver search or driver installation is complete.
The Ready Light on the SMART Pen Tray will turn red. This indicates that the Pen Tray is
receiving power from the USB port.
3. Insert the SMART Board CD into your CD-ROM drive and follow the on-screen instructions
to install the SMART Board Software.
Immediately following SMART Board Software installation, you'll notice the Ready Light on
the Pen Tray turns from red to green. This indicates that the SBPD is now fully touch-
sensitive.
4. If you added SMART Board Tools to your StartUp menu during the software installation, it
will automatically open when you restart your computer. However, you can also open
SMART Board Tools at any time by going to Start, Programs, SMART Board Software
and selecting SMART Board. With SMART Board Tools open, you can now write over top
of any application with the Pen Tray styluses.