Smart Classroom
Tutorial
Control Panel
The control Panel is located on the top left corner of the Sympodium. This panel has
the controls that turn on the projector and allow one to switch between the PC, DVD,
VCR, and laptop. The panel also has the control for the DVD and VCR players but it is
recommended that you use the control on the DVD and VCR units themselves.
Display
Power:
Turns
projector
on/off
Input Switch:
Allows one to switch between a
PC, laptop, DVD and VCR player
DVD, VCR Control:
Allows one to use the
features of the DVD and
VCR players
Step 1 Turn on Projector: Hold down the Display Power till the green light turns
on.
Step 2 Select Device: The buttons to select input devices are located in the
center of the control panel.
Notes
If you are going to use a laptop you must first connect to the port on the sympodium.
The plug is located near the lamps; plug the switch into the back of the laptop where
one would usually plug in the projector adapter. Turn on the projector first and then
turn your laptop on. If you do not see the laptop’s desktop appear on the big screen,
try pressing Fn F8 (however, this is not standard and only applies to a PC). It is
recommended that you check your laptop manual to troubleshoot.
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Interactive Sympodium
Pen tray:
Allows the user to choose
different color ink pens
and mouse cursor
Output features:
Allows the user to take
screen shots, print materials
and save.
Menu
Power
Switch:
Turns the
Sympodium
on/off
Stylus:
Allows users to write on
the screen and, if they
choose, use it as a mouse.
Notes:
There are two camera options on the Sympodium. The first feature allows you to
screen capture a particular area on the screen. The second option allows you to
capture the entire screen.
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Smart Board Tools
Step 3: Double click on SMART Board
tool located on the desktop.
Step 4: The Smart Board Tool bar
should appear
Step 5: Choose the Floating Tool
Floating Tool Bar Buttons
Use this tool to…
Write or draw freehand over any application
Pen
Highlighter
Highlight an area of the screen with translucent ink
for emphasis without overwriting the underlying
object
Erase your annotations
Eraser
Right Mouse
Make your next press on the interactive
Sympodium a right-mouse click
Focus attention on a certain part of the screen
Launch Spotlight
Screen Pointer
Float a large arrow over top of your application to
indicate where audience members should focus
their attention
Restore Annotations
Restore annotations that have been inadvertently
cleared. This tool toggles between two states,
Clear Annotations and Restore Annotations
Clear annotations from the screen. This is the
second of the two toggle states described above.
Clear Annotations
Left-mouse click to return to mouse cursor.
Use Mouse Cursor
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Notes:
Now that you have been oriented to the key features of the floating tool you can
begin to use them with any of your applications.
Step 1: Open your file as you would normally. You may either use the stylus or the
mouse. Hint: It might be easier to use the mouse except when writing.
Step 2: Once the file you wanted is open, use the stylus and choose the appropriate
tool you wish to use from the floating toolbar. If you choose the pen or highlighter
tool you can change the ink color by selecting from the three different options
available at the top of the Sympodium. Just click on the different color ink pensto
automatically change colors. You may also select the eraser or mouse cursor at the
top of the Sympodium.
Orientation of Screen
To orient the Sympodium, click on the orient tab on the Smart Board Tool. Use the
stylus to touch the center of each red plus (+) that appears on the screen.
File Transport
Instead of brining your laptop you can transfer your files to the desktop by using
multiple file transfer methods. Various methods include: CD, floppy disk, USB pen
drives, or the network.
Start Up
Make sure that the main power switch is turned on. This switch is located in the
upper right corner inside the cabinet containing the DVD and VCR players. Once
activated it should glow orange.
Shutdown
It is recommended that you do not turn off the main power switch. However you do
need to shutdown the PC and turn off the Sympodium. Also turn off the projector by
holding down the Power Display button till the green light blinks. The projector will
not power down immediately due to cooling system.
NoteBook Software:
This feature allows the user to create a presentation that has graphics and text. You
can capture comments and suggestions from students on the Notebook page by
using the stylus. Also, you can use the tools in Notebook software to organize, save
or print each Notebook page at your workstation or at the interactive screen.
Resources
For more detailed information refer to the equipment manual or visit:
http://www.smarttech.com
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