Public School 23

Smart Board User Guide Windows-based Computers

1. The Smart Board should always be moved in its lowest position.
   
   
2. The projector needs to be about 6 – 8 feet from the Smart Board.
   
   
3. The Smart Board connects to the computer via a long USB cord. The squared side connects to the right side of the board; the flat side to a USB port on the computer.
   
   
4. The computer connects to the projector via the gray cord with the blue ends. If you are using a Macintosh computer, you will need a connecter which plugs into the Mac. There are 2 different kinds of connecters, so make sure you have the right one.
   
   
5. If you are using speakers, they should be connected to the audio output jack on the computer.
   
   
6. Turn on the projector using the switch in the back, and then push the green button on top.
   
   
7. Turn on the computer. A Macintosh will automatically connect to the projector in about 30 seconds. If you are using a PC, you will probably have to tell the computer you are using a projector by pushing certain keys. With a Dell, it is usually the Function (Fn) key and the 8 key.
   
   
8. Push the 2 center buttons on the Smart Board tray to bring up the orientation function. Carefully touch each “X” to position the projector. If either the projector or the Smart Board is moved, you will probably need to redo the orientation function.
   
   
9. The left button on the Smart Board tray brings up a keyboard.

Remember:

• Your finger is the mouse.
  
  
• You should remove only one tool (colored “pens” or eraser).
  
  
• When you are writing on the Smart Board, you are essentially writing on a transparency. You must save your work to preserve it. If you accidentally erase your work, you can launch the Floating Tool toolbar and press the Undo button.