SMART Table® 230i Hardware user’s guide
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Important information WARNING l Failure to follow the installation instructions shipped with your SMART Table® interactive learning center could result in personal injury and product damage. l Ensure that any cables extending across the floor to your SMART product are properly bundled and marked to prevent a trip hazard. l Make sure an electrical socket is near your SMART product and remains easily accessible during use. l Lock the casters before allowing children to use your table.
IMPOR T A N T IN F OR MA T ION C A U TI ON l Disconnect the power cable only after you turn off the table as documented in this guide and the indicator lights and fans turn off. Disconnecting the power cable at any other time can shorten the life of the projector lamp. l Do not place cords, boxes or other items on the surface of your table. Doing so can scratch the surface. l Do not place heavy items on the surface of your table or expose it to heat. Doing so can damage the surface.
Contents Important information i Chapter 1: Getting started 1 About your SMART Table How your SMART Table works What’s included with your SMART Table Using your SMART Table with other SMART products Chapter 2: Using your SMART Table Turning your SMART Table on or off Using SMART Table software Using your SMART Document Camera with your table Chapter 3: Maintaining your SMART Table Cleaning your SMART Table Updating the software Orienting the image Replacing the projector lamp Chapter 4: Using the remote
Chapter 1 Getting started About your SMART Table How your SMART Table works What’s included with your SMART Table The SMART Table USB drive Power cable Keys Projector remote control Installation instructions Warranty information Using your SMART Table with other SMART products This guide is intended for teachers and application developers. It introduces you to SMART Table software and explains how to use, maintain and troubleshoot your table.
CHAPT ER 1 Getting started SMART Table software includes interactive applications, learning activities and educational games. You can also download any of the SMART Table activity packs or applications available on the SMART Exchange™ website (exchange.smarttech.com) and customize the activities using SMART Table Toolkit. Install and run the toolkit on your computer and then transfer your activity packs using a USB drive or SMART Sync software.
CHAPT ER 1 Getting started What’s included with your SMART Table Your table includes the following items: l SMART Table USB drive l Power cable l Keys l Projector remote control l Installation instructions l Warranty information The SMART Table USB drive The USB drive contains the SMART Table Toolkit software as well as links to user’s guides.
CHAPT ER 1 Getting started If you must extend the power cable across the floor, ensure it’s properly marked to prevent a trip hazard. SMART Technologies recommends that you connect the power cable to a power bar rather than directly to an outlet. If you lose the cable, or if it becomes damaged, contact your support representative for a replacement. Keys The keys allow you to lock the cabinet to prevent unwanted access to the computer and projector. Store the keys in a convenient, safe location.
Chapter 2 Using your SMART Table Turning your SMART Table on or off Turning on your SMART Table Turning off your SMART Table Using SMART Table software Student mode Teacher mode Switching modes without inserting a USB drive Using your SMART Document Camera with your table After you set up your SMART Table as documented in the SMART Table 230i textless installation instructions (smarttech.com/kb/170197) it’s ready to use. C A U TI ON Do not leave objects on the table’s surface for extended periods.
CHAPT ER 2 Using your SMART Table 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 g To turn on your table 1. Connect the power cable to an outlet or to a power bar and then turn on the power bar. N OTE SMART recommends connecting the power cable to a power bar. 2. Push the Reset button located on the side of your table. Your SMART Table computer and projector turn on.
CHAPT ER 2 Using your SMART Table Turning off your SMART Table N OTES l You can’t use the Reset button to turn off the SMART Table. l If you press the Reset button for more than 30 seconds, the computer restarts but the projector stays on. The following procedure shows the correct way to turn off your SMART Table. g To turn off your table 1. From the SMART Table Activities menu, press The . button moves to another corner. 2. Repeat step 1 for the number of students you’ve set up your table for.
CHAPT ER 2 Using your SMART Table Using SMART Table software SMART Table Activities starts automatically when you turn on the table. The SMART Table Activities menu has two modes, Student and Teacher. Student mode Student mode is the default mode. It enables students to launch activities that were specifically designed for students in early primary grades. Teacher mode Teacher mode appears when you connect a USB drive to one of the USB receptacles located on the outside of your table.
CHAPT ER 2 Using your SMART Table Switching modes without inserting a USB drive You can also switch from Student mode to Teacher mode without inserting a USB drive. g To switch from Student mode to Teacher mode without a USB drive 1. Hold five fingers down on the center of the table. After approximately 10 seconds, the Cog wheel icon appears in one corner of the table. 2. While maintaining finger pressure on the center of the table, press the Cog wheel icon with your other hand.
CHAPT ER 2 Using your SMART Table 3. Select an application such as Media or SMART Notebook software that supports the use of the document camera. The document camera icon appears on the table’s desktop. You can now capture images directly from the camera onto the table's screen.
Chapter 3 Maintaining your SMART Table Cleaning your SMART Table Updating the software Installing software updates Orienting the image Replacing the projector lamp 11 11 11 12 14 Your SMART Table requires minimal maintenance. This chapter describes the four most common maintenance tasks. Cleaning your SMART Table Use an alcohol-free household glass cleaner, such as Windex® glass cleaner, to clean the surface at regular intervals.
CHAPT ER 3 Maintaining your SMART Table your table computer against the latest version available on the downloads page of the SMART website (smarttech.com/downloads). Orienting the image Whenever you or a student touch the table’s surface, a small × or • should appear directly below the touch point. If the × or • doesn’t align with your touch point, you might need to orient the image. N OTE Your SMART Table is sensitive to infrared radiation and can interpret bright light as touches.
CHAPT ER 3 Maintaining your SMART Table 4. Press your finger on the center of the first target until the red cross moves to the next target, and then repeat this step for each target. The display changes to the edge orientation mode and eight arrows appear around the edge of the screen. 5. Use your finger to drag the highlighted arrow to the edge of the screen. The arrow changes to a + symbol and the next arrow is highlighted. 6. Repeat step 5 for all remaining arrows.
CHAPT ER 3 Maintaining your SMART Table 7. Disconnect your USB drive. OR Press the Cog wheel icon. The menu changes from Teacher mode to Student mode. Replacing the projector lamp The average life of a projector lamp is 2,000 hours. When the projector lamp has been used for 2,000 hours or more, the following message appears on the SMART Table surface: It is time to replace the lamp. Use the procedure in the User’s Guide to replace the lamp as soon as possible.
Chapter 4 Using the remote control Locating the remote control Setting the projector for high altitudes Replacing the remote control battery 16 16 17 Your SMART Table includes a remote control for the projector.
CHAPT ER 4 Using the remote control Locating the remote control The remote control is located inside the cabinet behind the metal bar. Return it to the same location when you’re finished using it. Setting the projector for high altitudes If you’re using your SMART Table at 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.
CHAPT ER 4 Using the remote control Replacing the remote control battery The remote control uses a CR2025 battery, which you can purchase from a retail store or supplier. WARNING Install only a CR2025 battery in the remote control. Installing any other type of battery can result in an explosion and risk of fire and personal injury. N OTE Dispose of the old battery following local rules and regulations. g To replace the remote control battery 1.
Appendix A Troubleshooting Troubleshooting power and connection issues Setting up your table for troubleshooting touch issues Restarting SMART Table Activities Diagnosing basic problems with touch Remodeling the background 19 20 21 22 24 If you set up your SMART Table following the procedures in the SMART Table 230i textless installation instructions (smarttech.com/kb/170197) included with your table, touch should work without any problems.
APPENDIX A Troubleshooting Issue Solution The Windows Advanced Options menu appears on the The software didn’t start properly due to a sudden power loss or reset. table’s screen. To restart the table’s software 1. Connect a keyboard to one of the two USB receptacles on the side of the table. 2. Restart the table. 3. Select Start Windows Normally. The Unable to initialize camera The SMART Table camera’s USB cable isn’t connected properly. error appears. To check camera cable connections 1.
APPENDIX A Troubleshooting 2. Connect your USB drive to your table. OR Follow the procedure in Switching modes without inserting a USB drive on page 9. The menu changes from Student mode to Teacher mode. 3. Press . The SMART Table Activities software closes. 4. Disconnect your USB drive (if connected), then connect a keyboard and mouse to the USB connectors on the side of your SMART Table. I MPOR TA N T Do not place the keyboard or mouse on the touch surface.
APPENDIX A Troubleshooting Diagnosing basic problems with touch The following table presents basic touch-related problems and solutions: Issue Solution Touch isn’t working, and the SMART Table software isn’t installed, or the software isn’t running. Click the SMART Table icon on the desktop to start the software. Windows desktop is visible. The camera may have disconnected from the computer during message appears informing you shipping.
APPENDIX A Troubleshooting Issue Solution Touch isn’t working, and the The camera drivers didn’t load in the correct sequence. SMART Tables Activities menu To restart the drivers in sequence appears. 1. Set up your table for troubleshooting. (See Setting up your table for troubleshooting touch issues on page 20.) 2. Click SMART Touch Service, and then select Options > Settings. The SMART Touch Options dialog box appears. 3. Press Restore Defaults, and then check to see if touch is working properly.
APPENDIX A Troubleshooting Remodeling the background When you turn on your SMART Table, the camera models the touch surface’s background allowing the camera to detect touch. Problems with background modeling can cause the camera to detect extra touches, causing your table to respond unexpectedly. Remodel the background in these situations to remove the detection of extra touches. g To remodel the background 1. Set up your table for troubleshooting.
APPENDIX A Troubleshooting 4. If touch is working correctly, restart the SMART Table applications. OR If touch is behaving unexpectedly, contact SMART Support by visiting smarttech.com/support.
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.
APPENDIX B Hardware environmental compliance product which contains a lithium ion battery or returning a lithium ion battery, call SMART Technologies RMA for information on the special shipping regulations. l 1.866.518.6791, Option 4 (U.S./Canada) l 1.403.228.5940 (all other countries) 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.
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