GOU SPO Sakhalin State College of Business and Informatics

Laboratory of IT and TSO

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

INTERACTIVE BOARD

Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, 2009

Instructions for using the interactive whiteboard / Ignatova E.N.

The instructions provide detailed information about the settings and capabilities of the interactive whiteboard, and discuss the recommended algorithm for working with the board in different modes. There are a large number of illustrations.

It is recommended for teachers, masters and heads of educational departments to use the interactive whiteboard when conducting classes and extracurricular activities in disciplines of any specialty, accompanied by a speaker's report.

© Sakhalin State College of Business and Informatics, 2009.

1.Connecting and setting up the interactive whiteboard to a personal computer 4

2.Installing the interactive whiteboard software 5

3.Calibrating the interactive whiteboard 5

1. Interactive mode 7

2.Office 7 mode

3.Toolbar 8

PREPARING TO USE THE INTERACTIVE WHITEBOARD

1. Connecting and setting up an interactive whiteboard to a personal computer

The interactive whiteboard can be connected to a personal computer using USB and RS-232 (COM) cables or using a radio channel (Bluetooth).

If the interactive whiteboard is already connected to a personal computer with a cable, the connection will be established automatically.

Bluetooth connection requires a connection to be established through the InterWrite Device Manager.

To connect the board, follow these steps:

Plug the square USB-B connector into the USB port on your interactive whiteboard. (see Fig. 1). If you are using a serial cable for connection, connect it to the COM port of the Interactive Whiteboard.

Insert the USB-A connector of the cable into the USB port (or the RS-232 connector of the cable into the COM port) of your personal computer.

Connect the power adapter to your interactive whiteboard.

Connect the power cable charger for markers into the additional power connector of the interactive whiteboard.

Turn on your interactive whiteboard. The power indicator will light up, the battery charging indicators in the electronic markers will light up and you will hear four times beep.

Turn on personal computer(laptop). The interactive whiteboard will be found automatically.

Turn on the multimedia projector.

Bluetooth connection port

Figure 1. Interactive whiteboard control module

1. Installing your interactive whiteboard software

The software is installed once on the PC to which the interactive whiteboard is connected. Typically, the software is already installed before using your interactive whiteboard.

If the software is not installed, follow these steps:

Figure 2. Taskbar after installation

interactive whiteboard software

1. Calibrating your interactive whiteboard

To synchronize the position of the pen tip with the cursor position on the screen, the whiteboard must be calibrated. Calibration is required any time the interactive whiteboard or projector has been moved or accidentally become disturbed. Calibrating your interactive whiteboard takes a few seconds:

Make sure all cables are connected and the power is turned on for your interactive whiteboard, media projector, and PC.

Using an electronic marker, click the “Calibrate” button on the hotkey panel on the interactive whiteboard (see (1) in Fig. 3). A blue screen will appear with a white dot in the upper left corner (see Fig. 4).

Figure 3. Interactive whiteboard hotkey panel

Press successively on the white dots that appear. A beep will sound after each press. Click left button on the electronic marker to return to the previous point if necessary. Press the right mouse button or ESC to cancel calibration.

Once calibration is complete, your interactive whiteboard is ready for use.

Calibration button

Figure 4. Interactive Whiteboard Calibration Screen

WORKING WITH INTERACTIVE WHITEBOARD SOFTWARE

After all the preparatory work is completed, the interactive whiteboard and its software are installed, all devices are turned on, the Interwrite icon will appear on the taskbar, symbolizing the work of the Device Manager.

D Device Manager allows you to switch between operating modes of your interactive whiteboard software.

To start working with the interactive whiteboard, left-click on the icon and select the desired operating mode from the menu that appears (see Fig. 3).

The interactive whiteboard software allows you to work in the following modes:

Figure 5. Basic Interactive Whiteboard Software Menu

Interactive mode – THE TEACHER’S MAIN WORK MODE

ModeOffice

1. Interactive mode

There are two ways to get started in Interactive mode:

Select Interactive mode in the Device Manager menu (see Fig. 5);

Press the corresponding button on the Interactive Whiteboard (see Fig. 3)

In interactive mode, you can control your computer directly from the surface of the interactive whiteboard. In interactive mode, the Interwrite Toolbar appears on the right side of the screen.

1. Office Mode

This mode is designed for working with MS Office documents: MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint. All changes made in this mode are saved in source file document. You have the opportunity to work directly with documents, rather than with screenshots.

To start working in Office mode, you must select Office Mode in the Device Manager menu (see Fig. 5)

Toolbar– the main control element of the interactive whiteboard software. The toolbar is always on the screen and provides access to the software menu. The toolbar contains icons for the most used tools.

The interactive whiteboard software is very easy to use. To get the desired result, you need to remember simple rules:

Select the required tool (if the purpose of the tool is not clear, just move the mouse pointer to its image and read the hint);

Perform the desired action (get the result);

The toolbar can be moved around the screen, as well as its size can be changed. To do this, you need to perform the desired operations with the mouse, “grabbing” the boundaries of the Toolbar. For a description of the tools, see Appendix 1. On the Toolbar there is the Toolbar icon (Figure 7). It contains icons for those tools that are used less frequently than the tools on the Toolbar. P

Figure 7. Elements panel

The rules for working with the Toolbar are standard for all tools. Clicking on a tool's image launches its function. For example, when you press the pen, you can make your notes.

Let's look at a few of the most important tools on the Toolbox.

On-screen keyboard

When working with an interactive whiteboard, you often need to use typed text rather than handwritten text. For example, when entering a large amount of text, creating captions for pictures, etc. If you are directly at the board, it is more convenient to use the so-called “On-screen keyboard” (Figure 8). It fully provides the functionality of a regular keyboard.

The on-screen keyboard icon is located in the Toolbox.

In order to switch the on-screen keyboard layout from Russian to English and vice versa, press the marker first Alt, then Shift.

Figure 8. On-screen keyboard

Filming

The Capture tool is used to take a snapshot of the entire screen or part of the screen. The tool is located in the Toolbox.

Capture is necessary for adding notes to the desktop, application windows, open documents or Internet sites. The part of the screen selected using this tool will become available for editing and adding notes. You can choose four options for using this tool (Fig. 9):

Figure 9. Survey tool

In the Partial mode, using the Shoot cursor, you need to select the area of ​​​​the screen whose image you want to save;

In Free Form mode, using a marker, you need to select an arbitrary area of ​​the screen, the image of which you want to save;

Window mode saves a snapshot of each open window when you hover the cursor over it Shoot;

Screen mode saves a snapshot of the entire screen. Pictures in this mode are always added to a new blank page.

Spotlight

The Spotlight tool is used to show a small area of ​​the screen and hide the rest. When a tool is selected, the screen turns black (by default) and a circle appears on it, behind which you can see the contents of the page.

The circle cursor can be used to move the circle around the screen to display different parts of the page. A tool settings button will appear at the bottom of the screen. By clicking on it, you can change the shape of the spotlight, as well as the color and transparency of the curtain that covers the rest of the screen.

The spotlight is convenient to use to attract the attention of the audience. When there are several objects on the screen at the same time, you can highlight the object about which at the moment there is a speech and hide the rest.

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The Curtain tool is used to hide a specific part of the screen. The curtain is a rectangular area behind which the content of the page is not visible. “Handles” on four sides of the Curtain allow you to open it to reveal part of the hidden page.

When a tool is selected, its settings panel appears at the bottom of the page.

On it you can select the color and transparency of the curtain, and also expand the curtain to the full screen or close it.

APPENDIX 1

Toolbar Icons

In an educational institution, it is recommended that the ActivBoard interactive whiteboard and projector be installed permanently - the projector should be mounted under the ceiling, and

The ActivBoard interactive whiteboard is mounted on the wall at a height of 80 - 95 cm from the floor - so that it is convenient for the teacher and students to work with it. When installing the projector, it is necessary to take into account that the projected image must fit entirely into the active area of ​​the interactive whiteboard, without going beyond its boundaries.

The projector connects to the computer via a VGA cable and receives power from an electrical outlet. The ActivBoard interactive whiteboard is connected to a computer via a USB port. It also provides power to the board.

To start working with the ActivBoard Interactive Whiteboard, you need to install on your computer the distribution kit (installation file) of the ActivInspire software, the ActivBoard Interactive Whiteboard drivers and a systematic set of elements - the “resource library”.

Software ActivInspire runs on Windows, Macintosh and Linux operating systems, including Alt Linux School.

The ActivInspire software menu contains extensive cataloged help. Keep the program updated regularly. To do this, go to the menu section “Help” → “Check for updates”. If the Internet is connected to your computer, you can download last file update and then install it on all other computers.

The ActivBoard interactive whiteboard is operated using a wireless ActivPen, which does not have batteries inside. Pencil replaces functions computer mouse: The tip of the pencil corresponds to the left mouse button, and the button on the edge of the pencil corresponds to the right mouse button. With a pencil you can control your computer - launch software applications, open folders, browse Internet sites, etc.

Before you start working with the interactive whiteboard, you need to carry it out - correlate the projected image with the electromagnetic coordinate grid built into the board. When calibrated correctly, the mouse cursor and the tip of the pencil should be aligned when placed on the ActivBoard surface.

Calibration on the ActivBoard interactive whiteboard is carried out in five control points. In order to start the calibration procedure, you need to bring the tip of the ActivPen pencil to the “beacon” in the upper left corner of the ActivBoard interactive whiteboard and move it over it without pressing. The whiteboard calibration function is also available in the ActivManager utility program, minimized on the taskbar as a miniature whiteboard image in the lower right corner of the desktop. Click on the ActivManager shortcut with the tip of a pencil and start the calibration process. For interactive whiteboards of the Touch, 6Touch and 10Touch series (Infrared technology) - calibration is only possible by launching the Calibration item through ActivManager.

Many image problems can be solved by moving the projector and adjusting its lens. It is advisable to adjust the image so that there are margins of about 1 cm at the edges of the screen.

The resolutions of the projector and computer must match. Install optimal resolution the projector according to the instructions supplied with it. Then set the same resolution on your computer.

If the resolutions do not match, the image from the computer will not match the interactive screen and may flicker and be distorted. You can change your computer's screen resolution in your computer's Control Panel (Windows) or System Settings (Mac).

If more is required detailed information To set your computer's resolution, see Help on your computer's operating system.

Resetting the interactive whiteboard. If your interactive whiteboard is not working properly (possibly due to battery static electricity or a drop in supply voltage), sometimes it is possible to restore it normal work by performing a reset. If you need to do full reset interactive whiteboard, disconnect and then reconnect the USB cable, and if you are using an expansion module, turn off the power to it and then turn it on again. This resets all components of your SMART Board interactive whiteboard.

Reset button. The Reset button located on the edge of the controller module allows you to reset the controller with one click. The Reset button is recessed so that it cannot be pressed accidentally. This button can be pressed with the tip of a pencil or other pointed object, such as a ballpoint pen. The Reset button can be pressed if

The controller is not responding or is not working properly. For example, your interactive whiteboard may stop responding due to electrostatic discharge or power loss. After pressing the Reset button, the controller starts working normally.

Figure 6.1 - Reset button

If you press the Reset button and hold it down for more than three seconds, all previously saved 4- or 9-point orientation data will be deleted from the controller's memory, resulting in the factory settings being restored. And the 20-point orientation data is stored in the computer, so resetting the controller does not affect it.

Troubleshooting the Ready Light

If you have a problem with your interactive whiteboard, you can use the Ready Light and observe the symptoms to help you find the Ready Light and become familiar with its status during normal operation.

Figure 6.2 - Block - troubleshooting diagram No. 1

The interactive whiteboard is not receiving power. Go to Flowchart 2 to troubleshoot;

The interactive whiteboard receives power but does not interact with the computer. Go to Flowchart 3 to troubleshoot;

A flashing green ready light indicates normal operation when the interactive whiteboard is being used in touch mode only. If you need to use SMART Board tools

or pens from the tray, go to Flowchart 4;

A steady green light on the ready indicator indicates normal operation. To diagnose problems that,

likely occurred in other components of the interactive whiteboard, see flowchart 5;

If the Ready light blinks or remains solid amber, reset your interactive whiteboard's SC9 controller. If this does not resolve the problem, reset the controller flash memory or replace the controller module. Escalate the issue to the next level of support. If the ones described here possible reasons are not related to the readiness indicator, contact service technical support.

Figure 6.3 - Block - troubleshooting diagram No. 2

Unpowered USB hubs or repeaters cannot

provide the interactive whiteboard with sufficient power supply;

If the computer does not

If the USB driver is installed, the USB interface cannot supply power to the interactive whiteboard;

If possible, connect your interactive whiteboard to another computer that has previously worked well with your SMART Board. Cm. minimum requirements to computer hardware and software.

NOTE. Before replacing the controller module, contact technical support to verify. That you have already tried all other options to resolve the problem.

Figure 6.4 - Block diagram of troubleshooting No. 3

Disconnect then reconnect both ends of the USB cable to reset your interactive whiteboard and reconnect to your computer;

If the Ready light changes from green to red while your computer is running, your computer may have stopped responding. Restart your computer;

If the Ready light alternates between red and green, your computer may be running too many applications that are causing it to become overloaded. Reduce the load on your computer (close unnecessary applications) or replace it with a more powerful computer;

Make sure your computer's operating system has everything USB drivers HID and all updates installed. (The installation CD is required to install HID drivers on a computer running Windows 98 or 98SE.)

Perhaps the interface Computer USB disabled or assigned to another device. Assign the USB interface to the board or enable it using Device Manager;

Due to a faulty pen tray IC cable, the pen tray LED may continuously blink in a repeating pattern and the ready light may glow red;

The powered USB hub or power strip may be faulty or disconnected from the computer. Check connections or replace faulty component.

NOTE. If your interactive whiteboard controller detects that its firmware is not fully secure, its light will flash red and the whiteboard's touch sensitivity will be disabled. Contact SMART Technical Support immediately.

Figure 6.5 - Block diagram of troubleshooting No. 4

This is normal in mouse mode unless you have SMART Board software installed on your computer;

This mode may be useful for occasional guests who do not need to use SMART Board tools and pen tray functions;

To install HID drivers on a computer running Windows 98 or 98SE, you need a Windows installation CD. In addition, operating Windows systems 98 and 98SE do not support click function right click. Windows 2000 and Windows XP operating systems support all HID mouse mode features;

Keep in mind that in some cases you don't need to use SMART Board tools or pens from the tray. See notes above;

SMART Board software can be installed from the CD that came with your interactive whiteboard or downloaded from the SMART Technologies website at www.smarttech.com/support/;

To make sure your SMART Board software is working, use the Windows management or Mac Activity Monitor;

The Ready light should now be green and your interactive whiteboard should be working normally.

Figure 6.6 - Block diagram of troubleshooting No. 5

NOTE. If you want to use SMART Board tools or pens and erasers from the tray, you must be running SMART Board software on your computer. If you don't see the SMART Board icon on the right side of the Windows taskbar, click the SMART Board Tools shortcut on your desktop, or select SMART Board Software from the Start button menu, and then select SMART Board Tools. The icon should then appear and the tray tools should work fine.

Continuous green light of the ready indicator means normal operation of the controller. If the pen tray is faulty or does not communicate with the controller, your interactive whiteboard is still operating in mouse mode;

After resetting your interactive whiteboard, all tray LEDs should blink twice in succession to indicate successful interaction.

tray with controller. If the tray LEDs do not blink as expected or do not stop blinking, replace the cable connecting the tray to the controller;

Dirty or obstructed infrared sensors in the tray slots may not detect the presence of pens and erasers. For example, the sensor may indicate that a pen is missing, although in reality the pen is in its socket;

Remove any obstructions blocking the infrared sensors, or wipe the sensors with cotton wool soaked in a household glass cleaner such as

If the pen tray sensor or controller is faulty, contact technical support;

NOTE. If another user has assigned other functions to the pen. eraser or tray key, return previous setting using the SMART control panel.

Table 6.1 - Troubleshooting

Applies to:

This article is intended for IT personnel and specially trained Promethean installers. All persons operating Promethean equipment can use this manual, but do not move the equipment or handle critical components. operating system Recommended only to persons with sufficient experience.

If your computer is connected to the ActivBoard while USB help, but the ActivPen does not work, most likely the ActivBoard was not detected.

Make sure you have the latest ActivDriver installed. When installation is complete, the ActivManager icon will appear in the notification area or taskbar (depending on your operating system). Click the icon ActivManager and select Control Panel.

On the tab Equipment You can check the version of ActivDriver installed on your computer and compare it with the version in the ActivDriver download page. If you have an earlier version of the ActivDriver driver installed on your computer, update it by downloading the appropriate file from the ActivDriver download page. If you are using Linux OS, then see the article for more information.

After updating the ActivDriver, make sure that the ActivBoard appears in the Equipment. If your ActivBoard is not detected by your computer, make sure the cables are securely connected and the ActivBoard is powered. Try others USB ports on the computer.

If your ActivBoard is detected by your computer but your ActivPen is not working, go to the Pens and make sure the option is selected Mouse.

Close the window and click the ActivManager icon in the notification area. Select Calibration, then Fast or Accurate. Follow the instructions displayed in the ActivBoard. To close the windows, press the cross using the ActivPen. If the ActivPen is inactive, use another working ActivPen.

If you see a red X (X) on the ActivManager icon, your ActivBoard has not been detected by your computer. Make sure all cables are connected correctly, including the USB cable connected in the upper left corner with reverse side interactive whiteboard ActivBoard. Return to ActivManager control panel and check the tab Equipment. If you don't see the ActivBoard on the tab, check for a wall box or any adapters.

Reboot your ActivBoard by unplugging the board and unplugging the USB cable. If you have a Promethean ActivBoard system, turn off the projector using the remote control remote control, wait until the fans stop, then unplug the device.

Connect your device to the network and connect the USB cable. Click the icon ActivManager and select Control Panel. If ActivBoard appears in the tab Equipment, then the board has been recognized by the computer and you can use the ActivPen.

If the ActivBoard is not recognized, Windows users you should right-click the icon My computer and choose Control. Open device Manager, then select User Interface Devices. If any device has an error status (yellow exclamation mark), see the article for more information on how to manually update device drivers.

If none of the devices in this section have an error status and you do not see the Promethean ActivBoard device, follow these steps.

Disconnect any adapters or extension cables from the ActivBoard and computer, and connect only the cables that came with the ActivBoard. Promethean products do not support the use of third party cables, including USB extension cables or adapters. WITH additional information can be found in the article. Select again device Manager to check if your computer detects the ActivBoard.

If you use a wall box for your ActivBoard, provide a workaround for the wall box by disconnecting the USB cable and connecting the ActivBoard directly to your computer using a 5 m (16 ft) USB cable. Also try using all the USB ports on your computer.

If you have an error status, update your ActivDriver manually by following the instructions in this article. If you see Promethean ActivBoard, close device Manager and click the icon ActivManager in the notification area. Select Control Panel and make sure ActivBoard is shown in the tab Equipment.

If ActivManager does not detect the ActivBoard, connect another computer that works successfully with other ActivBoards. Or you can connect this computer to another working ActivBoard to make sure it works properly.

If this still does not resolve the issue, please contact Promethean Technical Support.

Our interactive whiteboards help you deliver lively, engaging lessons. ActivBoard interactive whiteboards work with Promethean learning software and are designed to capture student attention and add interactivity to your lessons in any classroom with digital equipment. Every class is different, so Promethean ActivBoard interactive whiteboards are available in multiple configurations and can be tailored to suit your specific needs.

Features of Promethean interactive whiteboard systems:

• Create a fun, interactive environment to focus students' attention and increase their engagement in the lesson.
• Create dynamic lessons with award-winning ActivInspire software, add interactive features to Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentations with Promethean ActivOffice software, or run any program installed on your PC or Mac on the ActivBoard for a variety of learning features.
• Foster Zusammenarbeit als bis zu sechs Studierende * arbeiten gleichzeitig an einer gemeinsamen Aufgabe.

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Entry level, economical. If you're looking for an entry-level interactive whiteboard, the ActivBoard 100 is the perfect choice. Featuring a durable interactive display and ActivInspire Personal Edition software, this whiteboard gives you plenty of options to create engaging lessons that will keep your students engaged and motivated to learn. Plus, you can always add additional extensions to suit your new needs.

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