IQBoard ET & PS User Manual Copyright(C) 2003-2008 Returnstar Technology Co., Ltd. Web: www.recoverystar.com; www.iqboard.net Tel: +86-591-83385086, 87274373 Fax: +86-591-87274383 E-mail: master@recoverystar.
Important Statements This manual is for IQBoard ET and IQBoard PS. The “Whiteboard” or “Interactive Whiteboard” in this manual all refer to IQBoard ET or IQBoard PS. The “Electronic Pen” is used for IQBoard ET. The “Colorless Writing Pen (Finger)” is used for IQBoard PS. Use this product strictly according to detailed operation instruction in this manual so as to ensure proper use. Before you install this product, please read this manual carefully to save your time.
Chapter 1 Product Introduction IQBoard ET and IQBoard PS are the latest interactive presentation boards. Connect IQBoard ET or PS with your computer and projector, then simply touch the projection area with electronic pen or your finger, you can transform the electronic pen or your finger to mouse and directly operate the computer on the projection area. The difference between IQBoard ET and PS are IQBoard ET adopts electronic pen for operation, and while IQBoard PS can be directly operated by your finger.
Chapter 2 Specification Performance: Effective resolution: 9600×9600, 300dpi; Signal tracking rate: 3m/s; Processing rate for writing or clicking: 240 dot/s. Provide 9 or 20 points precise orientation. Power consumption for electronic pen: ≤1.5 W. IQBoard ET provides sizes of 80 inches, 60 inches, 50 inches (4:3), 100 inches, 120 inches (16:9) and customized sizes. IQBoard PS provides sizes of 80 inches, 60 inches (4:3), 100 inches, 112 inches (16:9) and customized sizes.
Windows XP/2003/Vista operation system Pentium166 CPU (PentiumII or higher recommended) 64 MB RAM (128 MB recommended) 1G free hard disk space (for full installation) 1 free USB port 1 projector (short focus or ultra-short focus projector recommended)
Chapter 3 Installing Hardware Prompt: There are two ways to install the whiteboard: Wall Mounting and Stand Mounting. You can select the appropriate way according to your real situation. 3.1. Wall mounting 3.1.1 Parts list Picture Name Quantity Screw 4 Wall Anchor 2 Safety Bracket 2 Anchor Bolt 2 Wall Mounting Bar 1 Wall Bracket mounted Mounting (already on the 2 backboard) 3.1.2 Installation Steps Step 1.
Note: When mounting the Wall Mounting Bar, mind its direction. Step 2. Align the 2 Wall Mounting Brackets on the backboard with the Wall Mounting Bar, and hang the whiteboard on the wall. Step 3. Fasten the 2 Safety Brackets on each side of whiteboard lower frame using 2 Screws. According to the location of the Safety Brackets, drill 2 mounting holes on the wall. Finally use Wall Anchors and Screws to fix the Safety Brackets on the wall.
3.2 Stand Mounting 3.2.1 Pasts list Picture Each assembly includes 1 Hexagon Bolt, 2 Nuts, 1 Small Galvanized Washer, 1 Big Galvanized Washer, 1 Spring Washer Each assembly includes 1 Hexagon Bolt, 2 Nuts, 1 Galvanized Washer, 1 Spring Washer 3.2.2 Installation Steps Step 1. Install 2 Casters on each Horse.
Step 2. Install Column on each Horse using Hexagon Bolt Assemblies (2). Step 3. Install Hexagon Bolt Assemblies (1) on each Column, leaving 4mm clearance between bolt head and nut for hanging whiteboard. Note: For 50 and 60 inch whiteboard, please install the Hexagon Bolt Assemblies (1) on the first and second holes from top down on the Column.
Step 4. Align the Hexagon Bolt on the Column with the clip holes of Height Adjusting Plate on backboard, and then hang the whiteboard on the stand. Finally, tighten the nuts on Hexagon Bolts. Prompt: You can adjust whiteboard height by using different clip holes on Height Adjusting Plate. Normally the whiteboard lower frame should be 75-80cm above ground. 3.2.
Chapter 4 Connecting with Computer and Projector After fixing the whiteboard, find a connecting port on the backboard right bottom. Plug the quadrate side of USB cable into the connecting port, and plug the flat side into the available USB port of computer, as follows. External power source is not required. And please connect the Projector into the VGA port of your PC video card.
The blue areas are the maximum projection areas. For whiteboards without hotkey or with hard hotkeys, there should be 2cm margin between projection area and whiteboard inner frame. For whiteboards with soft hotkeys, the projection area should not exceed the hotkeys. Note: 1. In case you use 16:9 whiteboard, please choose the projector supporting the 16:9 projection mode. 2. The projection image must be within the active area of the whiteboard, otherwise the whiteboard cannot work normally.
Chapter 5 Install and Uninstall Drivers 5.1 Install Drivers Run “IQBoard ET & PS Drivers.exe” in the installation CD, and install the drivers according to the prompt. The computer will automatically find a new hardware and install the drivers. After the installation is completed, if the indicator beside the USB connecting port turns green, the whiteboard can be used normally. If the indicator turns red, it means the USB cable is not well connected, please re-connect the USB cable or restart computer.
Chapter 6 Orientation and Hotkey Setting 6.1 Orientation At the first time you use the whiteboard, you need to orient it, so the moving track of the electronic pen or writing pen (finger) can match the cursor. You can select 4 points, 9 points or 20 points orientation. Normally 9 points orientation is adopted. After the whiteboard is oriented, you don’t need to re-orient at the same environment. Operation steps are as follows: Step 1.
Step 3. The Orientation Interface will close automatically after finish the orientation. Then you can use electronic pen or writing pen (finger) to operate on the whiteboard normally. Prompt: 1. If you did not locate the accurate central point or clicked the wrong point, or the next fixed point appeared without press, please press “ESC” on the keyboard to exit this orientation and re-orient. Otherwise you can’t operate the whiteboard accurately. 2.
Step 2. Follow the indication on screen, click relevant hotkey in sequence. After the setting is completed, you can use these hotkeys. Prompt: When setting the hotkeys, if some error occurs, you can press “ESC” key on the keyboard to exit the setting process, and then reset the hotkeys.
Chapter 7 Operation 7.1 Skills of pressing and writing Single-click & Double-click: Do not raise the electronic pen or writing pen (finger) too much (about 1-2mm from the tip to the surface), keep the angle between pen and surface more than 50º, then press the surface at proper strength. The operation of double-click on board has the same definition as double-click mouse in Windows, please make sure you click at the same point.
7.2 Hotkeys Following is the introduction of these hotkeys. Add Page: Press key to add a new page in current “cdf” file. Save File: In “Board” mode, press Previous Page: Press Next Page: Press Mouse Left Key: Press key to save the current “cdf” file. key to go to the previous page. key to go to the next page. key, you can use electronic pen or writing pen (finger) to achieve click, double-click, and drag function.
“Pen” twice to modify its attribute (color or thickness), it also can be set through the IQBoard Software tool bar or “Parameter Setup”. Eraser: Press key, you can erase the writing content on board. In “Windows” mode, press this key twice to popup the “Shut Down Windows” window. Frequently Used Tools: Press key to popup a quick access bar for frequently used tools. You can add up to 6 tool shortcuts in this bar.
Chapter 8 FAQ 1. The whiteboard indicator is not lighting or turns red. The hotkey is not functioning. 1. The USB cable is not well connected with whiteboard or computer, please check and re-connect. 2. The USB port is damaged, please try another one. In case you are using desktop computer, please use its rear USB port. 3.
you touch the screen with pen or finger, and will be separated again when you lift the pen or finger. But if continuous force is exerted on one area, the front layer and back layer may stuck together, leave a constant sensing point. 4. When operating and writing on the whiteboard, the position of pen or finger doesn’t match the position of cursor. 1. The relevant location of projector and white has been changed. Please re-orient the whiteboard. 2.
Background knowledge: IQBoard ET adopts working principle of electromagnetic induction. So if there is interference source that can generate strong magnetic field nearby, the above symptom will occur. In normal condition, devices like cell phone, display, TV won’t affect IQBoard ET. In case the interfering magnetic field is too strong, you can move either the interference source or IQBoard ET to keep their distance over 50cm. 8. The pen tip worn out. Common abrasion will not affect normal operation.
Chapter 9 Cautions and Maintenance 9.1 Whiteboard For the interactive whiteboard that do not support normal marker (the product model is without “W”), please try not to use normal marker to write on the surface. Before cleaning, please shut down the computer and switch the projector into standby mode to make the dirt more obvious. In case of normal dirt, spay some water or detergent on the surface, then use the paper to wipe the dirt out.
6. To avoid harm from improper operation, please do not use chair or other tool to help short students use the whiteboard. If students can not use whiteboard because of the limitation of their height, please low down the whiteboard under the help of professional technician. 9.2 USB Cable Do not put the USB cables on the floor where it may stumble others. If you have to do so, straighten them and use insulated adhesive tape or cable with contrast color to tie them up.
