SMART M680 User manual

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SMARTBoard® M600 series
interactive whiteboard
USER’S GUIDE
FOR MODELS M680, M685, M680E, M685E, M680V AND M685V

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Important information
Before you install and use the SMARTBoard® M600 series interactive whiteboard, read and
understand the safety warnings and precautions in this user’s guide and the included warnings
document. The included warnings document describes the safe and correct operation of the
SMARTBoard interactive whiteboard and its accessories, helping you to prevent injuries and
equipment damage.
NOTE
In this document, the term “interactive whiteboard” refers to the interactive whiteboard and its
accessories and options.

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Contents
Important information i
Chapter 1: Introducing the SMARTBoard M600 series interactive whiteboard 1
Introduction 1
Features 2
Computer requirements 2
How does the SMARTBoard interactive whiteboard work? 3
Installation tips 3
Accessories and replacement parts 5
Chapter 2: Connecting the interactive whiteboard to a computer 7
Overview 7
Installing SMARTProductDrivers 8
Calibrating the interactive whiteboard 8
Orienting the interactive whiteboard 9
Chapter 3: Using the interactive whiteboard 11
Using the Pen Tray 12
Using gestures, dual touch and dual write 15
Updating the SMART software 19
Chapter 4: Maintenance and troubleshooting 21
Tips for trouble-free performance 21
Cleaning the interactive whiteboard 22
General troubleshooting 23
Transporting the interactive whiteboard 29
Contacting SMARTSupport 29
Appendix A: Hardware environmental compliance 31
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment and Battery regulations (WEEE and
BatteryDirectives) 31
Batteries 31
Index 33

Chapter 1
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Chapter 1: Introducing the SMARTBoard M600
series interactive whiteboard
Introduction 1
Features 2
Feature highlights 2
Pen tray 2
DViT technology 2
Multitouch gestures 2
Dual touch and dual write 2
Durable surface 2
Computer requirements 2
How does the SMARTBoard interactive whiteboard work? 3
Windows and Mac computers 3
Installation tips 3
Extending the USB cable 4
Avoiding electromagnetic interference 4
Accessories and replacement parts 5
Introduction
Your SMART product is a wall-mounted, front projection interactive whiteboard. It enables you to
do everything that you can do at your computer—open and close applications, scroll through files,
teach collaborative lessons, create or edit documents, visit websites, play video clips and more—
by touching the interactive surface with your finger or the included pen. When you connect the
interactive whiteboard to a computer and a projector, the computer image displays on the
interactive surface. You can write over any application in digital ink, and then save these notes to a
file in SMARTNotebook® collaborative learning software for future reference and distribution.
The SMARTBoard M600 series interactive whiteboard is a full-speed USB 2.0 device with an
external power supply. The interactive whiteboard receives power from a wall outlet through the
included country-specific power supply and cables.

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Features
The SMARTBoard M600 series interactive whiteboard is durable and reliable. It features a rugged,
hardened interactive surface, two damage-resistant pens and SMART’s proprietary DViT®
(DigitalVisionTouch) technology. The SMARTBoard M680 interactive whiteboard measures
195.6cm(77") diagonally and has a 4:3 aspect ratio, while the M685 interactive whiteboard
measures 221cm (87") diagonally and has a 16:10 aspect ratio.
Feature highlights
Pen tray
The pen tray connects to the interactive whiteboard and holds the two included pens. It features
color select buttons to change digital ink colors. Power and volume controls are available on the
pen tray, as are the on-screen keyboard, right-click and orient features.
SMARTBoard M680V and M685V interactive whiteboards feature a durable pen ledge that holds
the two included pens.
DViT technology
Four digital cameras, one in each of the interactive whiteboard’s corners, track the position of your
finger or the pen as it moves across the interactive surface.
Multitouch gestures
The interactive whiteboard supports multitouch gestures (Windows® and Mac only). You can use
two fingers to resize an object on a page, to zoom in and out, to rotate an object and more.
Dual touch and dual write
The interactive whiteboard supports dual touch (Windows and Mac only). Two users can use their
fingers to simultaneously perform mouse functions or write on the interactive whiteboard.
Durable surface
The interactive surface is scratch-resistant, dent-resistant and optimized for projection.
Computer requirements
To successfully power the interactive whiteboard and run SMARTProductDrivers, your computer
must meet certain minimum requirements. For a complete list of computer requirements, go to
smarttech.com/downloads and browse to the latest SMARTNotebook software release notes
applicable to your computer’s operating system.

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How does the SMARTBoard interactive
whiteboard work?
The interactive whiteboard functions as an input device for your computer, enabling you to work in
any application on the connected computer. You need two additional components to use the
interactive whiteboard: a computer and a digital projector. These components work together as
follows:
lYour computer runs an application and sends the image to the projector.
lThe projector casts the image onto the interactive whiteboard.
lThe interactive whiteboard detects contact with its screen and sends each contact point to
the connected computer.
Use the pen tray buttons to select different tools. For example, when you press the left-click
button, the interactive whiteboard interprets the touch of your finger as a mouse click and you can
control the computer from the interactive whiteboard. When you pick up a pen and press one of
the color buttons, digital ink appears, enabling you to write over the desktop or any open
application.
Windows and Mac computers
When you install SMART software, you can access all the features of the interactive whiteboard.
SMARTNotebooksoftware includes SMARTInk™ and SMARTProductDrivers. SMARTInk works
with SMARTProductDrivers to enable you to write the your screen in digital ink using the
interactive product’s pen or your finger.
NOTE
SMARTNotebook software doesn’t display the SMARTInk toolbar because it includes its own
ink tools that you can use to write directly in your file.
You can also download SMARTsoftware from smarttech.com/software. These web pages list the
minimum hardware requirements for each software version. If SMART software is already installed
on your computer, take this opportunity to upgrade the software to ensure compatibility.
Installation tips
Follow the procedure outlined in the installation document included in the interactive whiteboard’s
box to install the interactive whiteboard. If you purchased a floor stand, wall-mount or an interactive
whiteboard system that includes a projector or other components, refer to the installation
documents included with those components.

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The optimal mounting height is 196 cm (77") from the floor to the center of the installation brackets.
However, consider the general height of the user community when you choose a location for
wall-mounting the interactive whiteboard and adjust accordingly.
Choose a location that’s far from bright light sources, such as windows and strong overhead
lighting. Infrared (IR) lighting can cause issues with the performance of the cameras and can lead to
unintentional or missed touches.
Ensure that you use the correct mounting hardware for the wall type. You can also order the
SMARTBoard interactive whiteboard hardware kit (Part No. 1020342) from your authorized SMART
reseller.
Extending the USB cable
The USB cable included with the SMARTBoard M600 series interactive whiteboard is within the
limit defined by the USB standard for maximum length. The interactive whiteboard includes a 16'
(5m) USB cable.
IMPORTANT
The combined length of USB cables connected from the interactive whiteboard to your
computer should not exceed 16'(5m).
However, if the provided cable isn’t long enough to reach from your computer to the interactive
whiteboard, you can use a bus-powered hub, such as the active USB extension cable (Part No.
USB-XT) to extend the USB connection.
Avoiding electromagnetic interference
You can take some precautions to prevent electromagnetic interference (EMI) to the interactive
whiteboard:
lDon’t route USB cables parallel to power cables.
lCross USB cables over power cables at a 90º angle to reduce the risk of interference on the
USB cables.
lDon’t route USB cables close to common sources of EMI, such as electric motors or
fluorescent lighting ballasts.
lDon’t bend USB cables sharply.
lDon’t use USB plug adapters or passive USB wall plates.

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Accessories and replacement parts
For a full list of items that you can order for your SMARTBoard M600 series interactive whiteboard,
go to smarttech.com/accessories.
Contact your authorized SMARTreseller (smarttech.com/wheretobuy) to order accessories and
standard replacement parts for the SMARTBoard M600 series interactive whiteboard.

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Chapter 2: Connecting the interactive
whiteboard to a computer
Overview 7
Matching the computer’s resolution to the projector’s resolution 7
Installing SMARTProductDrivers 8
Calibrating the interactive whiteboard 8
Orienting the interactive whiteboard 9
Overview
The SMARTBoard M600 series interactive whiteboard’s USB interface enables you to connect the
interactive whiteboard to a computer. The included USB cable provides a digital signal from the
computer to the interactive whiteboard, and the included power supply provides power to the
interactive whiteboard.
Consult the installation document included with the product for instructions on how to install,
connect and secure the interactive whiteboard.
Matching the computer’s resolution to the projector’s resolution
Ensure that the resolution settings for the projector and computer match. If the computer’s
resolution doesn’t match the projector’s native resolution, the image won’t fill the interactive
surface properly and can shimmer or appear distorted.
Set the projector to its optimal image resolution by following the instructions included with the
projector, and then set the computer’s resolution to match. If you need help changing the
computer’s resolution, see the instructions included with your computer’s operating system.
You might need to adjust the computer’s refresh rate to obtain the best results. Set the computer
to an initial refresh rate of 60 Hz, and then adjust this rate up or down to determine the ideal refresh
rate. For more information on changing your computer’s refresh rate, see the instructions included
with the computer’s operating system.

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Installing SMARTProductDrivers
You can install SMARTProductDrivers on any computer that meets certain minimum operating
specifications by using the software installation DVD included with your SMART product or by
downloading it from smarttech.com/downloads.
IMPORTANT
You must install the latest version of SMARTProductDrivers on your Windows or Mac computer
in order to write in digital ink and to use touch on the interactive whiteboard’s surface.
For a complete list of computer requirements, go to smarttech.com/downloads and browse to the
latest SMARTNotebook software release notes applicable to your computer’s operating system.
Calibrating the interactive whiteboard
Digital cameras in the corners of the interactive whiteboard track the position of the pens and your
finger on the interactive surface, and then send the information to the SMART software. SMART
software interprets this information as mouse clicks, digital ink or ink removal in the appropriate
location.
If you haven’t used the interactive whiteboard before, you must perform a calibration. This process
ensures that the cameras accurately track your finger and the pens on the interactive surface. If the
system detects a problem with calibration, a warning bubble may also appear recommending that
you perform a calibration.
To calibrate your interactive whiteboard
1. The first time you connect the interactive whiteboard, press the Please calibrate the
SMARTBoard interactive whiteboard pop-up bubble that appears in the bottom right corner
of the screen.
If the pop-up doesn’t appear, click the SMARTBoard icon in the Windows notification area or
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The calibration window opens.
2. With a pen tray pen, press the first target.
3. Keeping the pen on the interactive whiteboard surface, draw along the track until you reach
the second target. Keep the pen in the track, regardless of where the digital ink appears.
4. When you reach the second target, lift the pen from the surface.
5. If the calibration window remains open, the cameras require further calibration. Trace your pen
around the track a second or even a third time until the calibration window closes.
The Orientation screen appears.
Orienting the interactive whiteboard
After you install SMARTProductDrivers on your computer and have completed the calibration
procedure, an orientation screen appears. Orienting the interactive whiteboard ensures the
greatest possible level of writing and touch accuracy. Orient the interactive whiteboard any time
the projector or interactive whiteboard has been moved since you last used it or whenever the
mouse pointer isn’t properly aligned with the pen or your finger when you touch the interactive
surface.
To orient your interactive whiteboard
1. On the interactive surface, click the SMART Board icon in the notification area (Windows) or
Dock (Mac), and then select Orient.
The Orientation screen opens.

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2. Pick up a pen from the pen tray.
3. Beginning at the first target on the screen, touch the center of the target firmly with the tip of
the pen and hold the pen steady until the target turns green. When you lift the pen, the target
moves to the next point.
4. Repeat step 3 on all the targets.
5. The Orientation screen closes.

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Chapter 3: Using the interactive whiteboard
Using the Pen Tray 12
Pen tray buttons 12
Understanding the Select button’s status light 13
Customizing the pen tray buttons 14
Using the Extended Control Panel (M680E and M685E only) 14
Using gestures, dual touch and dual write 15
Single-finger gestures 15
Selecting and deselecting an object (clicking) 15
Displaying menu options (right-clicking) 16
Dragging an object or scroll bar 16
Double-clicking 16
Displaying the next or previous page 16
Multi-finger gestures 17
Displaying menu options (right-clicking) 17
Enlarging an area or object 17
Reducing the scale of an object 17
Scrolling horizontally or vertically 17
Rotating an object 17
Best practices for gestures and tools 17
Updating the SMART software 19
When you touch the interactive whiteboard’s surface, the interactive whiteboard registers the
horizontal and vertical (or x and y) coordinates on the interactive surface. The computer’s mouse
driver interprets those coordinates and moves the pointer to the corresponding point on the
projected image.
WARNING
Do not stand (or allow children to stand) on a chair to touch the surface of the SMARTBoard
product. Instead, safely fix the product at the appropriate height on a wall or use a SMART floor
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To open an application on the interactive whiteboard, press twice consecutively on the
application’s icon. When you press twice to open an application, it’s the same as double-clicking
with the mouse to open an application on your computer. Similarly, each time you press once on
the interactive surface, it’s the same as a single left click.
NOTE
If necessary, move the mouse, touch the interactive whiteboard’s surface or press any key on
the keyboard to bring the computer out of standby mode.
Using the Pen Tray
In addition to providing a convenient place to hold the included pens, the interactive pen tray on
the SMARTBoard M680 or M685 interactive whiteboard has several controls and indicators.
NOTE
SMARTBoard M680V and M685V interactive whiteboards feature a durable pen ledge that
holds the two included pens, rather than an interactive pen tray. The pen tray on SMARTBoard
M680E and M685E models includes an embedded Extended Control Panel, which provides
control of the basic operations of the interactive whiteboard.
Pen tray buttons
In the center of the pen tray, there are six buttons. The middle four change the color of digital ink
that appears when you touch the screen. The buttons on either side of the pen color buttons
default to the select (left button) and eraser (right button) functions. These buttons light up to
indicate the current selected tool.
The left side of the pen tray includes controls for power, volume, and input selection. The buttons
on the right side of the pen tray enable the right-click, on-screen keyboard and orientation
functions. (The following illustration shows the pen tray for the M680 and M685 models of the
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Understanding the Select button’s status light
The Select button’s light also indicates the status of the interactive whiteboard. The Select button’s
light is solid white when the system is working properly.
The following table shows the Select button’s normal states. If the light’s behavior doesn’t match a
state listed here, see General troubleshooting on page23.
Select light state Meaning
Flashing white The interactive whiteboard is receiving power and is
communicating successfully with the computer’s USBHID
driver, but SMARTProductDrivers isn’t installed.
NOTE
In HID mode, interactive whiteboard tools such as the pens
are unavailable, but you can move the mouse pointer and
perform mouse functions by touching the interactive surface.
The Right-Click button on the pen tray might work,
depending on the version of operating system you’re using.
Neither the Keyboard nor the Orient button works in HID
mode.
Solid white The interactive whiteboard is receiving power and is
communicating successfully with SMARTProductDrivers.
When you press another pen tray button, the Select button’s
light turns off and the light on the button you pressed turns on.
Solid amber The controller module is in service mode or the firmware is
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Select light state Meaning
Off You have selected a non-standard digital ink color using
SMARTNotebook software or SMARTInk, the interactive
whiteboard isn’t receiving power or the interactive whiteboard
is in Standby mode.
Customizing the pen tray buttons
You can customize the pen tray button settings. For example, you can change line transparency,
color and style; you can change the width of the eraser; and you can change the Keyboard and
Right-Click button settings so that they perform another action.
To customize the pen tray button settings
1. Press the SMART Board icon in the Windows notification area or Mac Dock, and then select
SMARTSettings.
SMART settings opens.
2. Press SMART Hardware Settings and select your SMARTBoard interactive whiteboard.
3. Select Pen and Button Settings from the drop-down list, and then select the button you want
to customize.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Using the Extended Control Panel (M680E and M685E only)
The ECP gives you control of the basic operations of the interactive whiteboard system. Press the
Power button on the ECP to put the projector system into Standby mode or turn it on. Press the
Input button on the ECP to switch sources on the projector.
IMPORTANT
Do not disconnect cables from the ECP to connect other devices because you could disconnect
controls for the interactive whiteboard.
The following diagram and table describe the components of the Extended Control Panel.