SMART Learning Suite 18
INSTALLATION GUIDE
FOR WINDOWS OPERATING SYSTEMS
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Getting started
This guide explains how to install the following software using the SMART Learning Suite Installer: l
SMART Notebook® 18 collaborative learning software l
SMART Product Drivers 12.10
l
SMART Ink ®5.3
This guide is intended for teachers, IT administrators and others who are responsible for installing software on teachers’ computers.
To use this guide, you must have access to the installation files through the Internet.
IMPORTANT
If SMART Response is currently installed, updating to SMART Notebook 18 will replace SMART
Response with the new SMART response 2 assessment tool. Please review the details to ensure it will not disrupt current teacher work flows. Existing assessment data may need to be backed up. For more information see the
SMART response 2 FAQs
.
Computer requirements
NOTE
Operating systems and other third-party software released after this SMART software might not be supported.
Before you install the software, ensure your teachers’ computers meet the minimum requirements:
General
Supported operating systems
Windows 10
Windows 8.1
Windows 7 SP1 (with Platform Update KB2670838 and Security
Update KB4012215 , or any future update that supersedes it).
Minimum hard disk space
4.7 GB
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Minimum specs for standard and high definition displays (up to 1080p and similar)
Minimum processor
Minimum RAM
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo
2 GB
Minimum specs for ultra high definition displays (4K)
Minimum graphics card
Integrated
1
GPU
Minimum processor
With integrated* GPU: Intel Core i3
With discrete GPU: Intel Core 2 Duo
Minimum RAM
4 GB
Recommended specs for ultra high definition displays (4K)
Recommended graphics card
Recommended processor
Recommended
RAM
Discrete GPU
Intel Core i3
8 GB
Other requirements
Programs
Microsoft® .NET Framework 4.5.1 for SMART Notebook software and
SMART Ink
Microsoft Visual Studio® Tools 2010 for Office for SMART Ink
Adobe Reader® 8.0 or later
DirectX® technology 10 or later for SMART Notebook software
DirectX 10 compatible graphics hardware for SMART Notebook software
Web access
Internet Explorer® Internet browser 8 or later
Internet access to download SMART software
*Any integrated GPU capable of 4K will meet our minimum requirements if the GPU has dualchannel memory configured.
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Any integrated GPU capable of 4K will meet our minimum requirements if the GPU has dual-channel memory configured.
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IMPORTANT
l
Some features require access to specific web sites. You might need to white list those web sites if your network restricts outbound Internet access.
l
For a complete list of websites to white list see SMART knowledge base article SMART
Notebook add-ons behave unexpectedly behind a firewall or proxy .
l
All prerequisite third-party software is built into the EXE file and is automatically installed in the correct order if you deploy the EXE file.
l
The required Microsoft .NET Framework and Microsoft Visual Studio Tools 2010 for Office prerequisites will be installed automatically when you run the EXE file.
Deploying the software
If you’re an IT administrator and you want to deploy the software to multiple computers, see the
SMART Learning Suite 18 system administrator’s guide
( smarttech.com/kb/171304 ).
Installing the software
You can install SMART Learning Suite 18 using the complete installer or the web-based installer.
The following table explains the differences between the two installers.
Feature
Intended use
Complete installer
Installing all or most SMART
Learning Suite software on computers that might not have
Internet access
All software except Gallery collections and language packs
Web-based installer
Installing some SMART Learning
Suite software on computers that have Internet access
No software SMART Learning Suite software included in the installer
SMART Learning Suite software downloaded during installation
Available for download from the SMART website
Download size
Gallery collections and language packs
Yes
785 MB
All software
Yes
26 MB
Using the complete installer
You can start the complete installer by downloading the complete installer from the SMART website.
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To download and start the complete installer from the website
1. Go to https://education.smarttech.com/en/products/notebook/download#admin .
2. Select
SMART Notebook 18
from
Select your version
.
3. Select
Windows
from
Change operating system
.
4. Select
USB Installer
from
Select install package
.
5. Click
DOWNLOAD - WINDOWS
.
6. Save the
smart18-0usb.exe
download file to your computer.
NOTES
l
If you install the software without a valid Product Key you’ll receive a 45-day trial.
l
For further information see, the SMART Learning Suite webpage.
To install the software using the complete installer
1. Start the complete installer as described in the previous procedure.
The SMART Learning Suite 18 Installer window appears.
NOTES
o
SMART recommends installing the Standard Installation/Upgrade, it will install SMART
Notebook, SMART lab, SMART response 2, SMART Ink, and SMART Product Drivers.
o
The Standard Installation or Upgrade will also install Gallery Essentials and Lesson
Activity Toolkit.
o
If you would like to customize the installation or upgrade of SMART software, select
Customize.
2. Select the
terms of use
link.
The License Agreement window appears.
3. Review the terms in software license agreement, and click
Close
.
4. If you accept the terms, select
I have read the accept the terms of use
check box.
5. Click
Next
.
The installation proceeds.
6. Once the installation is complete, click
Finish
.
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Using the web-based installer
You can download the web-based installer from the SMART website, and then double-click the downloaded file to begin the installation.
To download and start the web-based installer
1. Go to https://education.smarttech.com/en/products/notebook/download#students .
2. Choose a
Download Type
.
3. Enter your information into the following fields: a. First Name b. Last Name c. Job Title d. Email e. Country
4. Select the
service agreement
check box.
5. Select
Windows
under
Change operating system
.
6. Click
DOWNLOAD - WINDOWS
.
7. Save the file to a temporary location.
8. Browse to and double-click the file.
The SMART Learning Suite Installation Wizard appears.
NOTES
o
If you install the software without a valid Product Key you’ll receive a 45-day trial.
o
For further information see, the SMART Learning Suite webpage.
To install the software using the web-based installer
1. Start the web-based installer as described in the previous procedure.
The
SMART Learning Suite 18 Installer
window appears.
NOTES
o
SMART recommends installing the Standard Installation/Upgrade, it will install SMART
Notebook, SMART lab, SMART response 2, SMART Ink, and SMART Product Drivers.
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o
The Standard Installation or Upgrade will also install Gallery Essentials and Lesson
Activity Toolkit.
o
If you would like to customize the installation or upgrade of SMART software, select
Customize.
2. Select the
terms of use
link.
The License Agreement window appears.
3. Review the terms in software license agreement, and click
Close
.
4. If you accept the terms, select
I have read the accept the terms of use
check box.
5. Click
Next
.
6. The SMART Notebook Activation window appears with selections (select the option that applies to your settings): o
Start Trial
/
Using existing license
Or o
Enter Key
7. Click
Next
.
The installation proceeds.
8. Once the installation is complete, click
Finish
.
Uninstalling the software
You can uninstall SMART Learning Suite 18 from individual computers using the SMART Uninstaller user interface.
To uninstall SMART Learning Suite 18 using the SMART Uninstaller user interface
1. In Windows 7 operating system, select
Start > All Programs > SMART Technologies > SMART
Tools > SMART Uninstaller
.
Or
In Windows 8.1 operating system, go to the
Apps
screen and then scroll to and select
SMART Technologies > SMART Uninstaller
.
Or
In Windows 10 operating system, select
Start > All apps
, and then scroll to and select
SMART Technologies > SMART Uninstaller
.
2. Click
Next
.
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3. Select the check boxes of the SMART software and supporting packages that you want to uninstall, and then click
Next
.
NOTES
o
Some SMART software is dependent on other SMART software. If you select this software, SMART Uninstaller automatically selects the software on which it depends.
o
SMART Uninstaller automatically uninstalls any supporting packages that are no longer being used.
o
If you choose to uninstall all SMART software, SMART Uninstaller automatically uninstalls all supporting packages, including itself.
TIPS
o
To select all software and supporting packages, press
Select All
.
o
To clear the selection of all software and supporting packages, press
Clear All
.
4. Press
Uninstall
.
SMART Uninstaller uninstalls the selected software and supporting packages.
5. Press
Finish
.
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