SMART SMART 330 User manual

SMARTDocument
Camera™ 330
User’s guide

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Important information
W W A R N I N G
lFailure to follow the installation instructions shipped with your SMART product could result in
personal injury and damage to the product.
lEnsure that any cables extending across the floor to your SMART product are properly
bundled and marked to avoid a trip hazard.
lDo not push foreign objects into the openings on your SMART product.
lDo not open or disassemble the SMART product. You risk electrical shock from the high
voltage inside the casing. Opening the casing also voids your warranty.
lThe camera arm on your SMART product has joints that present a pinch hazard when you
move the camera arm. Keep clear of the pinch points.
lDo not stare into the lamp or shine the lamp directly into someone’s eyes. Turn off the lamp
when displaying or capturing images of people.
lDo not overload power outlets or extension cords as this can result in a fire or electric shock.
lTurn off and disconnect your SMART product before a thunderstorm. During a thunderstorm,
do not touch your SMART product or the power plug, because there is a risk of electrical
shock.
lTo reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the SMART product to rain or
moisture.
C C A U T I ON
lPlace your SMART product on a solid surface to prevent it from falling.
lIf you have a security cable attached to your SMART product, do not carry or swing your
SMART product by the security cable.
lDo not connect non-shielded interface cables to your SMART product and do not leave
cables connected to unused connectors, because this can cause interference levels that
exceed FCC regulations.
lAvoid setting up and using the SMART product in an area with excessive levels of dust,
humidity and smoke.
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lDo not block or cover the openings or slots on your SMART product. These slots provide
ventilation, ensure reliable operation and protect your SMART product from overheating.
lDo not carry your SMART product by the camera arm. Carry it by the base of the unit.
lDisconnect your SMART product from the power outlet before cleaning it. Use a clean damp
cloth and do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners or solvents when cleaning your SMART
product.
lOnly use your SMART product with the type of power source that is written on the power
supply and do not modify the plug.
lDo not aim the camera lens at the sun.
lIf your SMART product requires replacement parts, make sure the service technician uses
replacement parts specified by SMARTTechnologies or parts with the same characteristics
as the original.
I M P O R T A N T I N F O R M A T I O N
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Contents
Important information i
Chapter 1: Overview 1
Document camera features 2
Document camera views 3
Parts of the document camera 3
Document camera software 6
Chapter 2: Setting up your SMARTDocumentCamera 9
Basic connection 9
Setup configurations for Camera view and SD Card view 11
Connecting your document camera to an external display 13
Downloading software 15
Activating Mixed Reality Tools 16
Chapter 3: Using your SMARTDocumentCamera 17
Understanding Computer, Camera and SD Card views 17
Performing basic operations 20
Using your document camera with SMARTNotebook software 22
Chapter 4: Using your SMARTDocumentCamera in Computer view 25
Setting Computer view 25
Using Computer view 26
Chapter 5: Using your SMARTDocumentCamera in Camera view 27
Setting Camera view 28
Using Microscope mode 29
Using the Camera view’s on-screen display menu 29
Saving images to a memory card 39
Chapter 6: Using your SMARTDocumentCamera in SD Card view 41
Setting your document camera to SD Card view 41
Using the SD Card view display 42
Using the SD Card view on-screen display menu 42
Chapter 7: Using Mixed Reality Tools for the SMARTDocumentCamera 49
Incorporating mixed reality into your lessons 50
What you need to get started 50
Using the mixed reality mat 51
Inserting and manipulating 3Dmodels 54
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Using Mixed Reality Tools 60
Using Google SketchUp and 3D Warehouse with Mixed Reality Tools 63
Chapter 8: Troubleshooting 65
Document camera issues 65
SD Card view issues 66
Chapter A: Hardware environmental compliance 67
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment regulations (WEEE directive) 67
Restriction of Certain Hazardous Substances (RoHS directive) 67
Packaging 67
China’s Electronic Information Products regulations 68
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act 68
Index 69
C O N T E N T S
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Chapter 1: Overview
Document camera features 2
Camera 2
Output 2
Physical construction 2
Software 2
Image storage 2
Document camera views 3
Parts of the document camera 3
Adjustable camera arm and camera head 3
Control panel 4
Rear connection panel 4
Side connection panel 5
NTSC/PAL switch 5
Mixed reality cube 5
Power supply 5
USB cable 5
VGA cable 6
Anti-glare sheet 6
Document camera software 6
SMARTNotebook software and SMARTProductDrivers 6
Image Mate software (Windows only) 7
Your SMARTDocumentCamera™ 330 enables you to display 3D objects, printed documents and
microscope slides on your computer, projector or television. You can capture images and save them
to a SMARTNotebook™ collaborative learning software file or to an SD or SDHC memory card.
Your document camera integrates with SMARTNotebook software and SMARTBoard™ interactive
whiteboards, creating an interactive presentation environment.
If you have a mixed reality cube and SMARTNotebook software 10.8 or later, you can use the cube
with your document camera to manipulate 3D models in SMARTNotebook files.
Chapter 1
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Document camera features
Camera
lHigh resolution 1.3 MP CMOS sensor
l5.2× optical zoom, 8× digital zoom
lUp to 30 frames per second
lAutomatic or manual focus
lMicroscope mode that doesn’t require adapters
Output
lSXGA, WXGA, 720p or XGA resolution
lDVI-D output
Physical construction
lSecurity lock slot
lCollapsible design for easy transport and storage
lBright LED camera lamp
Software
lSMARTNotebook software, including Mixed Reality Tools for the SMARTDocumentCamera
lSMARTProductDrivers
lImage Mate® software
Image storage
lSupports memory cards with a built-in SD slot
lSupports USB memory sticks with a built in USB hub
lSupports image storage on connected computer
C H A P T E R 1
Overview
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Document camera views
Your document camera has three views you can use to control how it sends data to a computer,
projector or television.
lComputer view displays images from your document camera in a SMARTNotebook file on
your computer.
lCamera view controls your document camera from the camera’s control panel and displays
images on a projector or television. You can also view images through SMARTNotebook
software.
lSD Card view controls your document camera from the camera’s control panel and displays
images from a memory card on a connected projector or television.
See Understanding Computer, Camera and SD Card views on page 17 for more information on these
views.
Parts of the document camera
Adjustable camera arm and camera head
You can unfold and adjust the camera arm. You can also rotate the camera head to display objects at
a range of angles. The camera head has a zoom dial, an auto focus button and an LED light with a
light switch.
C H A P T E R 1
Overview
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Control panel
You can use the control panel to switch between Computer, Camera and SD Card view, capture an
image to a memory card and adjust brightness settings. You can also use it to control features and
settings in the Camera view or the SD Card view’s on-screen display menu.
N N O T E
On some cameras, Camera view is represented by a symbol.
For information on views, see Understanding Computer, Camera and SD Card views on page 17.
Rear connection panel
The rear connection panel has 12V DC, DVI-D Out, VGA Out, VGAIn, Composite video out and
USB-B connectors.
C H A P T E R 1
Overview
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Side connection panel
The side connection panel has a security lock slot, an SD or SDHC memory card slot, a USB-A
connector, a switch for selecting VGA DVI-D or composite video output, and a switch to select either
SXGA, WXGA, 720p or XGA resolution.
NTSC/PAL switch
The NTSC/PAL switch is on the bottom of your document camera. This switch enables you to
change the format of composite video output for your television. See Switching between NTSC and
PAL on page 14.
Mixed reality cube
With a mixed reality cube, you can interact with 3D models in SMARTNotebook
software using Mixed Reality Tools. See Using Mixed Reality Tools for the
SMARTDocumentCamera on page 49.
Power supply
Your document camera comes with a power supply and a country-specific
power cable.
USB cable
Use the USB cable to connect your document camera to your computer. You can
display objects, capture images to SMARTNotebook files and control your
document camera from SMARTNotebook software.
C H A P T E R 1
Overview
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VGA cable
Use the VGA cable to connect your document camera to a projector or display. You
can display objects, capture images to a memory card and use the features in the
on-screen display menus.
Anti-glare sheet
Place the anti-glare sheet over printed documents to reduce glare.
Document camera software
Your document camera includes software downloads that will help you present images from your
document camera.
SMARTNotebook software and SMARTProductDrivers
Your document camera uses SMARTNotebook software and
SMARTProductDrivers. SMARTNotebook software is presentation software
designed to work with SMARTDocumentCameras and the touch features of
SMARTBoard interactive whiteboards. In addition, if you have a mixed reality cube,
you can manipulate 3D models in SMARTNotebook files using Mixed Reality Tools
(see Using Mixed Reality Tools for the SMARTDocumentCamera on page 49).
You can download SMARTNotebook software and SMARTProductDrivers at
smarttech.com/software.
You can find system requirements for your computer in the SMARTNotebook software 10.8 release
notes (smarttech.com/kb/158853).
I I M P O R T A N T
lYou need SMARTNotebook software 10.8 or later to use Mixed Reality Tools.
lMixed Reality Tools is currently available only for Windows® operating systems.
C H A P T E R 1
Overview
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Image Mate software (Windows only)
You can use your document camera with Image Mate software. Visit the SMART download page at
smarttech.com/software to download Image Mate software.
C H A P T E R 1
Overview
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Chapter 2: Setting up your
SMARTDocumentCamera
Basic connection 9
Setup configurations for Camera view and SD Card view 11
Connecting your document camera and computer to different displays 12
Connecting your document camera and computer to a shared display 12
Connecting your document camera to an external display 13
Connecting to a projector or flat-panel display 13
Switching between VGA DVI-D and Composite output 13
Connecting to a digital projector or HD display with DVI-D 13
Connecting to a television 14
Switching between NTSC and PAL 14
Setting output resolution 15
Downloading software 15
Activating Mixed Reality Tools 16
Basic connection
Connect your SMARTDocumentCamera to a power supply and your computer to use your
document camera with SMARTNotebook software.
I I M P O R T A N T
This configuration requires SMARTNotebook software. To use Camera view or SD Card view,
connect your document camera directly to an external display.
Chapter 2
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gTo connect the power supply
1. Connect the power supply cable to the 12V DC receptacle on the rear connection panel.
C C A U T I ON
Ensure you connect the power cable to the power supply before connecting the power plug to
a power outlet.
2. Connect a country-specific power cable to the power supply, and then connect the plug to a
power outlet.
C H A P T E R 2
Setting up your SMARTDocumentCamera
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gTo connect your document camera to your computer
Connect the USB-B plug of your USB cable to your document camera, and then connect the USB-A
plug to your computer.
Setup configurations for Camera view and SD
Card view
After you complete the basic connection procedure (see page 9), you can connect your document
camera to an external display. This enables you to use the document camera in Camera view and SD
Card view (see page 17).
You can connect your computer and your document camera to different displays or they can share a
display.
C H A P T E R 2
Setting up your SMARTDocumentCamera
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Connecting your document camera and computer to different displays
In this configuration your document camera images appear on one display, and your computer’s
desktop appears on the other display. You can also access document camera images through
SMARTNotebook software on your computer.
gTo connect your document camera and computer to different displays
1. Complete the basic connection steps (see page 9).
2. Connect your computer or laptop to the projector of an interactive display.
N N O T E
This is the normal configuration for using interactive whiteboards.
3. Connect your document camera to another external display (see page 13).
Connecting your document camera and computer to a shared display
In this configuration your document camera is connected to your computer with both a USB and a
VGA cable. Your document camera is connected to an external display.
gTo connect your document camera and computer to a shared display
1. Complete the basic connection steps (see page 9).
2. Connect your computer’s VGA Out port to your document camera’s VGA In port with a VGA
cable.
3. Connect your document camera to an external display with a VGA cable (see page 13).
N N O T E
DVI-D or composite video displays will not display your computer view. A VGA display is
required.
This configuration makes it easy to transition from Computer view to Camera view or SD Card
view using the same projector or display for all three views.
C H A P T E R 2
Setting up your SMARTDocumentCamera
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Connecting your document camera to an external
display
You can connect your document camera directly to an external display to enable the following
functions:
lUse Camera view to view the camera image in full-screen on the external display.
lUse SD Card view to view a full-screen slide show on the external display.
lAccess the Camera view’s or SD Card view’s on-screen display menu.
Connecting to a projector or flat-panel display
You can connect your document camera to a projector or a display with the VGA cable.
C C A U T I ON
Ensure your projector or display is not connected to a power outlet when connecting it to your
document camera.
gTo connect to a projector or display
1. Connect the VGA cable to the VGA Out connector on the back of your document camera.
2. Connect the other end of the VGA cable to the VGA In connector on your projector or display.
Switching between VGA DVI-D and Composite output
If you’re using a projector or computer display with a VGA or DVI-D cable, switch your document
camera to VGA DVI-D mode. If you’re using a television with the Composite video cable, switch your
document camera to Composite mode.
gTo switch to VGA DVI-D mode
Switch the VGA DVI-D/Composite switch on the side panel to VGA DVI-D.
gTo switch to composite mode
Switch the VGA DVI-D/Composite switch on the side panel to Composite.
Connecting to a digital projector or HD display with DVI-D
You can connect your document camera to a digital projector or high-definition display using a DVI-D
single link cable.
C H A P T E R 2
Setting up your SMARTDocumentCamera
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C C A U T I ON
Ensure your digital projector or display is not connected to a power outlet when connecting it to your
document camera.
N N O T E S
lDon’t use a DVI-I or DVI-A cable.
lYou can use a DVI-D dual link cable, but it will function as a single link DVI-D.
lIf you connect your document camera directly to a projector or high-definition display with a
DVI-D cable, you display only the camera image, and not your computer desktop or SMART
Notebook presentation.
gTo connect to a digital projector or display
1. Connect a DVI cable from the DVI-DOut connector on your document camera to the DVI-DIn
connector of your digital projector or high-definition display.
2. Switch to VGA DVI-D mode (see page 13).
Connecting to a television
You can connect your document camera to a television with a Composite video cable.
C C A U T I ON
Ensure your television is not connected to a power outlet when connecting it to your document
camera.
gTo connect to a television
1. Connect a Composite video cable from the Composite Out connector on your document
camera to the Video In connector on your television.
2. Switch to Composite mode. See Switching between VGA DVI-D and Composite output on the
previous page.
Switching between NTSC and PAL
When you connect your document camera to a television, switch it to your television’s encoding
system (either NTSC or PAL).
C H A P T E R 2
Setting up your SMARTDocumentCamera
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