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SMARTBoard® M600 series
interactive whiteboards
USER GUIDE
SBM680 |SBM685 |SBM680E |SBM685E |SBM680V |SBM685V

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Learn more
This guide and other resources for SMARTBoard M600 and M600V series
interactive whiteboards are available in the Support section of the
SMARTwebsite (smarttech.com/support). Scan this QRcode to view these
resources on your mobile device.
FCC warning
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the
interference at his own expense.
Trademark notice
SMARTBoard, SMARTNotebook, DViT, SMARTInk, smarttech, the SMART logo and all SMART taglines are trademarks or registered trademarks of
SMARTTechnologiesULC in the U.S. and/or other countries. Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in
the U.S. and/or other countries. Mac is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. All other third-party product and company names may
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or translated into any language in any form by any means without the prior written consent of SMARTTechnologiesULC. Information in this manual is subject to
change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of SMART.
This product and/or use thereof covered by one or more of the following U.S. patents: smarttech.com/patents. Contents are subject to change without notice.
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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 3
How does the SMARTBoard interactive whiteboard work? 3
Installation tips 4
Accessories and replacement parts 5
Chapter 2: Connecting a computer 7
Matching the computer’s resolution to the projector’s resolution 7
Installing SMART Product Drivers 7
Chapter 3: Calibrating and orienting the interactive whiteboard 9
Calibrating the interactive whiteboard 9
Orienting the interactive whiteboard 10
Chapter 4: Using the interactive whiteboard 13
Using the pen tray 14
Using SMARTInk 17
Using gestures, dual touch, and dual write 17
Updating SMART software 22
Chapter 5: Maintenance and troubleshooting 23
Tips for trouble-free performance 23
Cleaning the interactive whiteboard 24
General troubleshooting 25
Transporting the interactive whiteboard 31
Contacting SMART Support 31
Appendix A: Hardware environmental compliance 33
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment and Battery regulations (WEEE and
BatteryDirectives) 33
Batteries 33

Chapter 1
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Chapter 1: Introducing the SMARTBoard M600
series interactive whiteboard
Introduction 1
Features 2
Pen tray or pen ledge 2
DViT technology 2
Multitouch gestures 2
Dual touch and dual write 2
Durable surface 3
Computer requirements 3
How does the SMARTBoard interactive whiteboard work? 3
Installation tips 4
Extending the USB cable 4
Avoiding electromagnetic interference 5
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. If the interactive whiteboard is part of a system with a SMART projector, the
interactive whiteboard may receive power from the SMART projector. Otherwise, the interactive
whiteboard receives power from a wall outlet through the included country-specific power supply
and cable.

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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.
Pen tray or pen ledge
Depending on your interactive whiteboard’s model, it comes with a pen tray or pen ledge:
Models Pen tray or pen
ledge
Description
SBM680
SBM685
Pen tray The pen tray connects to the interactive
whiteboard and holds the two included pens.
The pen tray features color select buttons to
change digital ink colors. On-screen keyboard,
right-click and orient features are available on
the pen tray.
SBM680 (as part of
projector system)
SBM685 (as part of
projector system)
SBM680E
SBM685E
Pen tray with
projector controls
The pen tray connects to the interactive
whiteboard and holds the two included pens.
The pen tray 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.
SBM680V
SBM685V
Pen ledge The durable pen ledge 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.

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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.
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.
If your interactive whiteboard includes a pen tray with control and tool selection buttons, 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.
When you install SMART Learning Suite, you can access all the features of the interactive
whiteboard. SMARTLearningSuite includes SMARTNotebook® collaborative learning software,
SMARTInk® and SMART Product Drivers.
With SMARTInk, a dynamic (floating) toolbar appears on the desktop. You can use this toolbar to
change the pen’s color, thickness or other properties temporarily, or use some of SMART Ink’s
tools such as screen capture, spotlight, screen shade, and so on. For more information, see Using
SMARTInk on page17.

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You can 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
For the installation instructions for the SMARTBoard M600 series interactive whiteboard, see the
SMARTBoard M600 series interactive whiteboard installation guide (smarttech.com/kb/170429). If
you purchased a floor stand, wall-mount or a system that includes a projector or other components,
refer to the installation documents included with those components.
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.