P L E A S E T H I N K B E F O R E Y O U P RI N T SMART Table™ 230i Hardware User’s Guide
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Important information WARNING • Failure to follow the installation instructions shipped with your SMART Table™ could result in personal injury and product damage. • Ensure that any cables extending across the floor to your SMART Table are properly bundled and marked to prevent a tripping hazard. • Make sure an electrical socket is near your SMART Table and remains easily accessible during use. • Lock the casters before allowing children to use your SMART Table.
ii | IM P O RT A NT I NF O R M A TI O N • If the remote control battery leaks, ensure that you do not get battery fluid in your eye. If you do, immediately rinse the affected eye with water and seek medical attention. • Do not install the remote control battery backwards or reverse its polarity. Do not install battery types other than the one specified in the documentation. Both of these actions can cause damage to the remote control and can cause a fire or personal injury.
Contents 1 Overview ............................................................................................................... 1 In this chapter ................................................................................................. 1 About your SMART Table............................................................................... 1 How your SMART Table works....................................................................... 2 Standard accessories ....................................
iv | CO N T EN TS Orienting the surface .................................................................................... 12 Replacing the projector bulb ......................................................................... 12 4 Using the remote control ..................................................................................... 13 Locating the remote control .......................................................................... 13 Setting the projector for high altitude use ........
v | – General inquiries........................................................................................... 26 Warranty ....................................................................................................... 26 Registration...................................................................................................
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Chapter 1 Overview This guide is intended for teachers and support staff. It introduces you to the SMART Table interactive learning center and explains how to use, maintain and troubleshoot your table. NOTE For information on setting up your SMART Table, see the SMART Table 230i textless installation instructions (smarttech.com/kb/141081) included with your SMART Table.
2 | CH A P T E R 1 – OV ERV IEW The software on your SMART Table includes interactive applications, learning activities and educational games. You can customize the activities using the SMART Table Toolkit. Install and run the toolkit on your computer and then transfer your changes to the SMART Table using the USB bracelet or SMART Sync software. NOTE SMART Sync software is included with your toolkit. Other versions of SMART Sync may not be compatible with the toolkit.
3 | CH A P T E R 1 – OV ERV IEW Standard accessories Your SMART Table comes with the following accessories: • USB bracelet • Power cable specific to your country • Cabinet keys • Projector remote control • Installation instructions • Warranty information • Uninterruptible power supply (UPS) • UPS installation instructions The USB bracelet The USB bracelet contains the SMART Table software as well as a PDF copy of this guide, which you can view with Adobe® Reader.
4 | CH A P T E R 1 – OV ERV IEW Power cable The power cable provided with your SMART Table is specific to your region and should work with outlets in your school. Connect the power cable to the SMART Table following the instructions in the SMART Table 230i textless installation instructions (smarttech.com/kb/141081). If you must extend the power cable across the floor, ensure it’s properly marked to prevent a trip hazard.
5 | CH A P T E R 1 – OV ERV IEW IMPORTANT • The UPS does not provide power to other table components. You must connect the SMART Table to a power outlet to resume normal operation. • The UPS is not installed in your SMART Table when you receive it. You can use the table without the UPS, but SMART highly recommends that you install the UPS to protect the computer’s operating system when power is accidentally or suddenly removed.
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Chapter 2 Using your SMART Table In this chapter • Turning your SMART Table on or off on page 8 • Navigating SMART Table software on page 10 • Using SMART Document Camera with your SMART Table on page 10 After setting up your SMART Table as documented in the SMART Table 230i textless installation instructions (smarttech.com/kb141081) it is ready to use. NOTE Your SMART Table is sensitive to infrared radiation and might interpret bright light as touches.
8 | CH A P T E R 2 – U S I N G Y O U R S M A R T T A B L E Turning your SMART Table on or off After you set up your SMART Table, you can turn it on or off by following these procedures. Turning on your SMART Table To turn on your SMART Table 1. Connect the power cable to an outlet or connect it to a power bar, and then turn on the power bar. NOTE SMART recommends connecting the power cable to a power bar. 2. Push the Reset switch located on the side of the table.
9 | CH A P T E R 2 – U S I N G Y O U R S M A R T T A B L E Turning off your SMART Table If the power cable is disconnected or a power bar is turned off while the SMART Table is turned on, the projector turns off immediately and an audible warning signifies that the SMART Table computer is running on the uninterruptible power supply’s (UPS) battery power. After 30 seconds, the UPS signals the computer to shut down to protect the computer’s operating system.
10 | CH A P T E R 2 – U S I N G Y O U R S M A R T T A B L E Navigating SMART Table software SMART Table Activities is your SMART Table’s primary software. It starts automatically when you turn on the table. For more information on SMART Table activities, see the SMART Table Software and SMART Table Toolkit User’s Guide (smarttech.com/kb/155136).
Chapter 3 Maintaining your SMART Table In this chapter Your SMART Table only requires minimal maintenance. This chapter describes the four most common maintenance tasks. • Cleaning your SMART Table on page 11 • Updating the software on page 11 • Orienting the surface on page 12 • Replacing the projector bulb on page 12 Cleaning your SMART Table Use an alcohol-free household glass cleaner, such as Windex® glass cleaner, to clean the surface at regular intervals.
12 | CH A P T E R 3 – M AIN T AIN IN G YOU R SMA RT T ABL E Orienting the surface Whenever you or a student touch the SMART Table’s surface, a small × or • should appear directly below the touch point. If the × or • isn’t aligned, you may need to orient the surface. To orient the surface 1. Turn on your SMART Table. The SMART Table Activities menu appears. 2. Connect the USB bracelet to your SMART Table. The menu changes from Student mode to Teacher mode. 3. Click Orient. The orientation screen appears.
Chapter 4 Using the remote control Your SMART Table includes a remote control for the projector. SMART Technologies configures the projector for your SMART Table.
14 | CH A P T E R 4 – U S IN G T H E R E MO T E CO N T RO L Setting the projector for high altitude use If your school is 5,000' to 10,000' (1,500 m to 3,000 m) above sea level, set the projector for high altitude use. This increases the cooling efficiency of the projector’s fans. NOTE Do not operate your SMART Table’s projector in environments that are higher than 10,000' (3,000 m) above sea level. To set the projector for high altitude use 1. Press MENU on the remote control.
15 To replace the remote control battery | CH A P T E R 4 – U S IN G T H E R E MO T E CO N T RO L 1. Place your fingernail on the groove of the battery holder on the back of the remote control (1). 2. While holding down the release on the side (2a), pull out the holder (2b). 3. Remove the old battery from the battery holder. 4. Place the new battery in the battery holder. WARNING Ensure the + side of the battery is facing up (so that you can see it). Do not install the battery upside down. 5.
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Appendix A Troubleshooting If you set up your SMART Table following the procedures in the SMART Table 230i textless installation instructions (smarttech.com/kb/141081) touch should work without any problems. However, if problems occur, follow the procedures in this chapter to resolve them. You can also visit smarttech.com/support to view and download how-to and troubleshooting articles and more.
18 | AP PENDI X A – T R O U B L E SH O O T I N G Problem Solution No image on the SMART Table screen The Projector didn’t start properly due to a power interruption or reset. Use the projector’s remote control to turn on the projector. The Windows Advanced Options menu appears on the table’s screen The table’s software didn’t start properly due to a sudden power loss or reset. IMPORTANT Verify that the table’s UPS is installed correctly. To restart the table’s software 1.
19 | AP PENDI X A – T R O U B L E SH O O T I N G Setting up your SMART Table for troubleshooting The troubleshooting procedures in the following sections require you to close SMART Table Activities, and then connect a keyboard and mouse. You can connect any keyboard and mouse that have USB connectors to your SMART Table using the two USB receptacles on the side of the unit. To set up your SMART Table for troubleshooting 1. Turn on your SMART Table. The SMART Table Activities menu appears. 2.
20 | AP PENDI X A – T R O U B L E SH O O T I N G Diagnosing basic problems with touch The following table presents basic touch-related problems and solutions: Problem Solution Touch isn’t working, and the Windows desktop is visible. SMART Table software isn’t installed, or the software isn’t running. Click the SMART Table icon on the desktop to start the software. If the icon isn’t visible, install SMART Table software from your USB bracelet, or go to smarttech.
21 | AP PENDI X A – T R O U B L E SH O O T I N G Problem Solution Touch isn’t working or doesn’t line up with your contact point. The orientation may be incorrect. When orienting the surface, press and hold each target until the red cross moves to the next target or touch the surface lightly. Touching the surface hard may register as multiple touches. IMPORTANT Ensure the cabinet doors are closed when orienting or using the table. Touch isn’t working, and the SMART Tables Activities menu appears.
22 | AP PENDI X A – T R O U B L E SH O O T I N G 3. Ensure the keyboard, the mouse and your fingers aren’t on the touch surface, and then select Calibration > Model Background. Your SMART Table’s software models the background. When you move your fingers across the touch surface, a set of red markers appears in the bottom-left quadrant of the SMART Touch Service window. 4. If touch is working correctly, restart the SMART Table applications.
Appendix B Hardware environmental compliance SMART Technologies supports global efforts to ensure that electronic equipment is manufactured, sold and disposed of in a safe and environmentally friendly manner. Waste electrical and electronic equipment regulations (WEEE directive) Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment regulations apply to all electrical and electronic equipment sold within the European Union.
24 | AP PENDI X B – HA RD WAR E E NVI RON MEN T AL COM PLI ANC E Packaging Many countries have regulations restricting the use of certain heavy metals in product packaging. The packaging used by SMART Technologies to ship products complies with applicable packaging laws. Covered electronics devices Many U.S. states classify monitors as Covered Electronic Devices and regulate their disposal. Applicable SMART Technologies products meet the requirements of the Covered Electronic Devices regulations.
Appendix C Customer support Online information and support Visit www.smarttech.com/support to view and download user’s guides, how-to and troubleshooting articles, software and more. Training Visit www.smarttech.com/trainingcenter for training materials and information about our training services. Technical support If you experience difficulty with your SMART product, please contact your local reseller before contacting SMART Technical Support. Your local reseller can resolve most issues without delay.
26 | AP PENDI X C – C U S T O M E R S U P PO R T General inquiries Address SMART Technologies 3636 Research Road NW Calgary, AB T2L 1Y1 CANADA Switchboard +1.403.245.0333 or Toll Free 1.888.42.SMART (U.S./Canada) Fax +1.403.228.2500 E-mail info@smarttech.com Warranty Product warranty is governed by the terms and conditions of SMART’s “Limited Equipment Warranty” that shipped with the SMART product at the time of purchase. Registration To help us serve you, register online at www.smarttech.
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