School Union 103 & Moosabec CSD

Technology Department

JES Computer Lab Smart Board Usage

To Start:

1. Turn on NEC projector switch (located on back of projector near power cord). Power light on top of projector will turn orange indicating power is on.

2. Take protective lens cap off projector lens.

3. Press the On/StandBy switch once. The projector fan will start, Status light will blink, On/StandBy light will blink and then the projector light will come on.

4. Turn on computer JES31 and logon using your Novell Username and Password.

Note: If you do not see the image of you computer desktop projected onto the SmartBoard please check NVIDIA settings.
a. Right Click NVIDIA settings icon in taskbar.

b. Hover mouse pointer over nView Display Mode.
c.
Hover mouse pointer over Clone.
d.
Click NEC VT70 Series Display First + Dell E773c Display Second
e. Click Yes
You should now see the image on your computer monitor projected onto the Smart Board. Any image on your computer screen will be displayed on the Smart Board; howerver, you cannot control your computer by touching the Smart board.

If you want to control your computer by touching the Smart Board you must orient the Smart Board and your computer. Follow these instructions to orient the Smart Board.

1. A Smart Board Start Center Strip should be displayed on the right side of the computer monitor.

2. Hoover mouse pointer over Start Center Strip and click the Control Panel button (Looks like a wrench).


3. Click on Orient/Align the Smart Board and press red X's projected on the Smart Board as instructed.

This procedure orients the Smart Board surface to your computer monitor desktop. You can now control your computer by simply touching the Smart Board screen. You are now ready to use the Smart Board.

To Shut Down:

1. Press the On/StandBy button once. Look at the Smart Board screen and you should see this message. Power Off - Are You Sure? - Yes or No. Make sure Yes is selected and press Enter on top of Projector. The projector fan will start to run. IMPORTANT: You must wait until the fan stops running before shutting the projector completely off. The fan cools the projector lamp and prolongs its life. Once the fan stops turn off power button on rear of projector near power cord.

2. Place protective lens cap over lens.

3. Turn off computer.

Notes: The projector may have to be adjusted sometimes so it is in focus or the image projected fits on the Smart Board screen.

1. Manually position the projector on the table.

2. To Focus - Twist the ring around the lens.

3. Zoom button will adjust image so it is smaller or larger.

Note: If the Orientation screen is located to the far right of the computer screen and you cannot access it fully try pushing the spacebar on the keyboard. This procedure may move the Orientation screen to it's proper position.

If you need help with the school's Smart Board system contact the Technology Coordinator or fill out the technical assistance form on the Technology Department web page on the school's web site.

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