SMART Camfire User manual
User’s Guide
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FCC Warning
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a "Class B" digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the 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. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception (this can be determined by turning the equipment off and on) the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Any changes or modifications to this "Class B" digital device that have not been expressly approved by SMART
Technologies Inc. could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
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Trademark Notice
Copyright Notice
Camfire is a trademark of SMART Technologies Inc. Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries. Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer,
Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Netscape is a registered trademark of Netscape Communications
Corporation in the U.S. and other countries.
© 2000–2002 SMART Technologies Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted,
transcribed, stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language in any form by any means without the prior
written consent of SMART. Information in this manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent a
commitment on the part of SMART.
U.S. Patent No. 5,528,290. Other U.S. and foreign patents pending.
Printed in Canada 07/2002
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such as statusboard available to all customers, new and old alike.
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Important Information i
Important Information
Please read this manual carefully before setting up and using the SMART CamfireDCi
system. With proper care, your Camfire DCi system should provide years of trouble-free
service.
About This Guide
This guide explains how to use the Camfire DCi system with a camera boom and a control
unit. Refer to the CamFire DCi Installation Guide for installation instructions.
This guide doesn’t cover the Camfire PC system, which is a different product that consists
of a camera boom connected directly to a computer. That product is explained in the
Camfire PC Installation and User's Guide.
Other Warnings and Safety Precautions
For operating safety and to avoid damage to your Camfire DCi system, read carefully and
observe the following instructions.
1 Avoid installing the Camfire DCi system near radio transmitting devices. The
electromagnetic radiation created by radio transmitting devices may reduce the quality
of images saved by the Camfire DCi system.
2 Avoid setting up and using the Camfire DCi system in an area with excessive levels of
dust, humidity or cigarette smoke.
3 As you install the Camfire DCi system, make sure you tighten all of the security hex
screws. There are two security hex screws at the bottom corners of the control unit
and one in the camera boom base. These screws ensure the equipment can’t be
accidentally knocked free from the wall brackets. The screws also help prevent
unauthorized people from removing or taking the equipment.
4 Avoid exposing the Camfire DCi system to extreme heat or cold. The operating
temperature range for the Camfire DCi system is from 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
with up to 90% humidity non-condensing. The shipping and storage range for the
Camfire DCi system is from -13°F to 140°F (-25°C to 60°C) with up to 95% humidity
non-condensing.
5 Don’t block the vents located at the top and bottom of the control unit. For the control
unit to maintain its operating temperature, these vents must remain exposed.
6 This product includes a three-wire grounded plug, which only fits into a grounding-type
power outlet. If you’re unable to insert the plug into the outlet, have an electrician
replace your outlet with a newer model. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
grounding-type plug.
7 Handle the power cable carefully and avoid excessive bending. Route the power cable
so it’s unlikely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against it. Do not
modify the power cable.
WARNING
The Camfire DCi camera boom contains precisely aligned camera units.
Handle it with care. Do not open the camera boom casing.
ii Important Information
Cleaning the Control Unit
Apply a mild detergent cleanser to a soft cloth and wipe the surface clean. Never use
solvents or an abrasive cleanser, as these may damage the surface of the control unit.
Cleaning the Camera Boom
Only clean the lens with a cloth designed specifically for that purpose. Lens-cleaning cloths
are available from most photography stores.
Contents 1
Contents
Important Information............................................................................ i
About This Guide ................................................................................................. i
Other Warnings and Safety Precautions ............................................................. i
Cleaning the Control Unit ....................................................................................ii
Cleaning the Camera Boom ................................................................................ii
Camfire DCi Whiteboard Camera System ........................................... 1
Camera Boom..................................................................................................... 1
Control Unit......................................................................................................... 1
Stand-Alone Control Unit.................................................................................... 2
Networked Control Unit ...................................................................................... 3
Image-Saving Software for PCs ......................................................................... 3
Image-Saving Software for Networks................................................................. 4
Using the Camfire DCi System at a Whiteboard................................. 5
Reactivating the Camfire DCi System ................................................................ 5
Creating a New Folder........................................................................................ 6
Saving Whiteboard Notes................................................................................... 7
Printing Whiteboard Notes.................................................................................. 8
Deleting Whiteboard Notes................................................................................. 9
Initiating Sleep Mode .......................................................................................... 9
Changing the Camfire DCi System at a Whiteboard ........................ 11
Adjusting Screen Brightness ............................................................................ 11
Activating/Deactivating the Statusboard Option at the Control Unit................. 12
Assigning a New Control Unit Password at the Control Unit............................ 13
Numbering Whiteboards................................................................................... 15
Refining Image Alignment ................................................................................ 17
Changing the Camfire DCi System at Your Desk ............................. 22
Determining the IP Address of Your Control Unit............................................. 22
Activating/Deactivating the Statusboard Option Using a Web Browser........... 23
Assigning a Control Unit Password Using a Web Browser .............................. 24
Working with Whiteboard Notes at Your Desk ................................. 26
Using a Removable USB Storage Device ........................................................ 26
Using Image-Saving Software for PCs............................................................. 26
Using Image-Saving Software for Networks..................................................... 28
Customer Support............................................................................... 30
Contacting SMART Technical Support............................................................. 30
Other SMART Contacts.................................................................................... 30
Product Warranty.............................................................................................. 30
Index..................................................................................................... 32
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