SMART Slate WS200 User manual

SMART Slate WS200
User’s Guide

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06/2009

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1About Your SMART Slate WS200......................................................1
Tethered Pen .....................................................................................2
USB Charging Cable..........................................................................2
SMART Notebook Software...............................................................2
Bluetooth® USB Wireless Adapter
(Not Included).....................................................................................3
2Attaching the Pen Tether ...................................................................5
Charging your Slate ...........................................................................6
Installing SMART Notebook software and SMART Board Drivers.....6
Establishing a Wireless Connection to Your Computer .....................7
Installing your Bluetooth USB Wireless Adapter (Not Included) ........8
3Using the Pen.....................................................................................9
Connecting Multiple Slates.................................................................9
Storing the Pen ..................................................................................9
Using the slate buttons.......................................................................9
Using the pen buttons......................................................................10
Storing the USB adapter..................................................................10
4Paper Underlays ..............................................................................11
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations (WEEE Directive)13
Restriction of Certain Hazardous Substances (RoHS Directive)............13
Batteries .................................................................................................13
Packaging...............................................................................................14
Covered Electronics Devices..................................................................14
China’s Electronic Information Products Regulations.............................14
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act ..................................14
Online Information and Support..............................................................15
Training...................................................................................................15
Technical Support...................................................................................15
Shipping and Repair Status....................................................................15
General Inquiries....................................................................................16
Warranty.................................................................................................16
Registration ............................................................................................16

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Chapter 1
Overview
About Your SMART Slate WS200
The SMART Slate works with your computer and a SMART Board™ interactive
whiteboard and allows you to write notes, use applications and perform normal
computer operations. The slate connects wirelessly to your computer and has a
rage of 33" (10 m), allowing teachers to write notes and use applications from a
distance. You can use up to seven slates at the same time allowing multiple
teachers and students to write on the slate and have their notes appear on the
interactive whiteboard.
Customizable Buttons Power Switch
Power LED
Wireless Connection LED
Underlay Cover
Workspace

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Tethered Pen
The pen controls the pointer on your display.
Move the pen above the surface of the slate to
move the pointer. When you touch the pen to
the slate your computer registers the point of
contact as a left mouse click. Touch the pen to
the slate to write notes and use computer
applications. The pen has a side switch and an
eraser that you can customize. You can attach
the pen tether so that you don’t misplace the
pen.
USB Charging Cable
Your can charge your slate by connecting it to your
computer with the USB charging cable. Your slate
comes with an installed lithium ion battery. It takes XX
to fully charge the battery, which lasts for XX hours.
SMART Notebook Software
Your slate comes with a SMART Notebook software CD
pack. The first CD contains SMART Notebook software
and the second CD contains the drivers you need to
connect your SMART Slate to your computer.
Pen Tether Slot
Pen Storage Compartment
Battery
Compartment
USB Wireless Adapter
Storage Compartment
Connect Button
Charging USB Cable Receptacle
Side Switch
Eraser
Tether

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Bluetooth® USB Wireless Adapter
(Not Included)
If your computer doesn’t have built-in Bluetooth
wireless capability, you must purchase the
Bluetooth USB wireless adapter (part # WS200-
BT) from you local SMART Reseller. The
Bluetooth USB wireless adapter enables you to
connect your slate to your computer.
Installation
CD
USB Wireless
Adapter
WS200-BT

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Part No.
Chapter 2
Setting Up Your
SMART Slate
Before you can use your slate, you must do the following:
• Attach the pen tether (page 5).
• Install the battery (?) (page 6).
• Charge the slate (page 6).
• Install SMART Notebook software and SMART Board drivers on your
computer (page 6).
• Install a paper underlay (page 7).
• Establish a Bluetooth wireless connection (page 7).
• If your computer doesn’t have built-in Bluetooth wireless capability, install the
Bluetooth USB wireless adapter (page 8).
Attaching the Pen Tether
The tether connects the pen to the slate so you don’t misplace the pen.
To attach the tether to
the pen 1. Thread one tether loop through the hole at the end of the pen.
2. Feed the other tether loop through the first loop as shown in the diagram
below, and then pull the tether so the first loop is snug.

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To attach the tether to
the slate 1. Place the tether loop that is free through the tether slot in the slate.
2. Feed the pen, with the tether attached, through the loop as shown in the
diagram below, and then pull the tether so the loop is snug.
Installing the Battery (?)
Charging your Slate
Your slate comes with an installed lithium ion battery that powers the slate so your
movement isn’t restricted by a power cable. You can charge the slate by
connecting it to your computer with the included USB charging cable. It takes XX
hours to charge the slate, and a fully charged slate lasts for XX hours of use.
If the power LED glows green, the slate is fully charged. If the power LED glows
red, the slate needs to be charged.
To charge your slate 1. Turn on your computer.
2. Connect the USB A connector of the charging cable to your computer.
3. Connect the USB B connector of the charging cable to your slate.
The slate starts to charge and the power LED glows green.
Installing SMART Notebook software and SMART Board
Drivers
Your SMART Slate WS200 comes with a SMART Notebook software and SMART
Board drivers CD pack. SMART Notebook is presentation and collaboration
software that is designed to work with your slate. The SMART Board drivers
enables your computer to connect to the slate.