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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.
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SMARTBoard, SMARTNotebook, DViT, SMARTInk, smarttech, the SMART logo and all SMART taglines are trademarks or registered trademarks of
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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.

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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.
Accessories and replacement parts
For a full list of optional accessories that you can order for your SMARTBoard M600 series
interactive whiteboard, go to smarttech.com/accessories.
For a list of replacement parts for your SMARTBoard M600 series interactive whiteboard, refer to
the service parts diagrams fro your model.
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 a computer
Matching the computer’s resolution to the projector’s resolution 7
Installing SMART Product Drivers 7
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.
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.
Installing SMART Product Drivers
You can install SMART Product Drivers on any computer that meets certain minimum operating
specifications by downloading it from smarttech.com/downloads.

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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 release notes applicable to your computer’s operating system.

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Chapter 3: Calibrating and orienting the
interactive whiteboard
Calibrating the interactive whiteboard 9
Orienting the interactive whiteboard 10
Perform the brief calibration and user orientation procedures to ensure the interactive whiteboard
interprets the location of your touch accurately.
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software icon in the Windows notification area
or Mac Dock and select SMARTSettings > SMARTHardware Settings > Advanced >
Calibrate.
The calibration window opens.

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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 software icon in the notification area (Windows) or
Dock (Mac), and then select Orient.
The Orientation screen opens.
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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.
The Orientation screen closes.

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Chapter 4: Using the interactive whiteboard
Using the pen tray 14
Pen tray buttons 14
Understanding the Select button’s status light 15
Customizing the pen tray buttons 16
Using SMARTInk 17
Using gestures, dual touch, and dual write 17
Single-finger gestures 18
Selecting and deselecting an object (clicking) 18
Displaying menu options (right-clicking) 18
Dragging an object or scroll bar 18
Double-clicking 19
Displaying the next or previous page 19
Multi-finger gestures 19
Displaying menu options (right-clicking) 19
Enlarging an area or object 20
Reducing the scale of an object 20
Scrolling horizontally or vertically 20
Rotating an object 20
Best practices for gestures and tools 20
Updating SMART software 22
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
stand.

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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.
NOTES
lSMARTBoard M680V and M685V interactive whiteboards feature a durable pen ledge that
holds the two included pens, rather than an interactive pen tray.
lFor information on the different types of pen tray and pen ledge for each model, see
Differentiating SMART Board M600 series interactive whiteboard pen trays
(smarttech.com/kb/171251).
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 buttons on the right side of the pen tray enable the right-click, on-screen keyboard and
orientation functions.