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Smartboard Instructions

The department maintains a Smartboard interactive whiteboard in the large classroom (Main Building 101). In addition to providing an electronic way to access the computer and write freehand graphics, the Smartboard also supports normal whiteboard markers and erasers. The Smartboard can function in either interactive mode or as a standard whiteboard. Please follow the instructions below if you would like to use the Smartboard in either mode. These instructions are also posted near the equipment in the classroom. The complete Smartboard manual is available here. If you need help, please contact Matt Kassawara by phone at 970-491-8527 or by email at matt (at) atmos.colostate.edu.

Interactive (Projection) Mode
  • 1) Right-click on the Smartboard icon located in the right-hand corner of the screen by the clock and select "Control Panel" from the menu that pops up.
  • 2) Click on the "Smartboard Settings" icon from the menu.Click on the "Smartboard Settings" icon from the menu.
  • 3) Select "Projection Mode" and click "OK" to save the new configuration.
  • 4) Exit the Smartboard control program.
  • Use the special whiteboard markers and erasers for freehand graphics.
  • Use your finger or pointer to select and move items on the computer screen.
Standard Whiteboard (Non-Projection) Mode
  • 1) Right-click on the Smartboard icon located in the right-hand corner of the screen by the clock and select "Control Panel" from the menu that pops up.
  • 2) Click on the "Smartboard Settings" icon from the menu.
  • 3) Select "Non-Projection Mode" and click "OK" to save the new configuration.
  • 4) Exit the Smartboard control program.
  • Use regular whiteboard markers and erasers for freehand graphics.
  • Items on the computer cannot be selected or moved in this mode.
  • The light located in the lower right-hand corner of the Smartboard will remain green.
Other Smartboard Applications
  • Create video files of everything written on the Smartboard using the Smart Recorder.
  • Write annotations over videos or photos and save them using the Smart Video Player.
  • Save, print, or email a complete record of everything written, drawn, or typed.
  • Use the on-screen keyboard to enter text.
  • Convert handwritten text into typewritten text using the handwriting recognition software.
  • Touch shortcuts to breeze through presentations.