Smart Technologies Document Camera 550 User Guide
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SMART Document Camera™ 550
USER’S GUIDE
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FCC warning
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
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SMART Board, smarttech, the SMART logo and all SMART taglines are trademarks or registered trademarks of SMART Technologies ULC in the U.S. and/or other countries. All third-party product and company names may be trademarks of their respective owners.
Copyright notice
© 2018 SMART Technologies ULC. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language in any form by any means without the prior written consent of SMART Technologies ULC. Information in this manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of SMART.
This product and/or use thereof is covered by one or more of the following U.S. patents: www.smarttech.com/patents
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Important information
WARNING
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Failure to follow the instructions shipped with your SMART product could result in personal injury and damage to the product.
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Ensure that any cables extending across the floor to your SMART product are properly bundled and marked to avoid a trip hazard.
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To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the SMART product to rain, moisture, or fire.
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Do not push foreign objects into the openings on your SMART product.
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Do not open or disassemble the SMART product. You risk electrical shock from the high voltage inside the casing. Opening the casing also voids your warranty.
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The camera arm on your SMART product has joint that present a pinch hazard when your move the camera arm. Keep clear of the pinch points.
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Do not stare into the light or shine the light directly into someone’s eyes. Turn off the light when displaying or capturing images of people.
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Do not overload power outlets or extension cords as this can result in a fire or electric shock.
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Turn off and disconnect your SMART product before a thunderstorm. During a thunderstorm, do not touch your SMART product or the plug, because there is a risk of electrical shock.
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Only use your SMART product with the type or power source that is written on the power supply and do not modify the plug.
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Do not short circuit or allow contract with conductive objects to the battery terminals.
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Do not disassemble batteries.
CAUTION
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Place your SMART product on a solid surface to prevent it from falling.
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If you have a security cable attached to your SMART product, do not carry or swing your
SMART product by the security cable.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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Do not connect non-shielded interface cables to your SMART product and do no leave cables connected to unused connectors, because this can cause interference level that exceed FCC regulations.
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Avoid setting up and using the SMART product in an area with excessive levels of dust, humidity and smoke.
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Do not block or cover the opening or slots on your SMART product. These slots provide ventilation, ensure reliable operation and protect your SMART product from overheating.
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Do not carry your SMART product by the camera arm. Carry it by the base of the unit.
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Do not aim the camera lens at the sun.
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If your SMART product requires replacement parts, make sure the service technician uses replacement parts specified by SMART Technologies or parts with the same characteristics as the original.
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Ensure that batteries are stored in a cool and dry place.
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Do not discard batteries in water, fire, or domestic waste. Dispose batteries at collection points.
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Remove the batteries in the remote control if you are not in for an extended period of time.
Battery corrosion or leakages can damage the remote control.
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Do not mix new and used batteries.
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Do not mix different types of batteries: alkaline, nickel-cadmium (rechargeable), or carbonzine.
Federal Communication Commission
Interference Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures: l
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
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Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
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Consult the dealer or an experience radio/TV technician for help.
CAUTION
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
For operation within 5.15 ~ 5.25GHz / 5.47 ~5.725GHz frequency range, it is restricted to indoor environment. The band from 5600-5650MHz will be disabled by the software during the manufacturing and cannot be changed by the end user. This device meets all the other requirement specified in Part 15E, Section 15.407 of the FCC Rules.
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This product complies with the FCC portable RF exposure limit set forth for an uncontrolled environment and are safe for intended operation as described in this manual. Reduce RF exposure further by keeping the product as far as possible from your body and by setting the device to a lower output power (if available).
Innovation, Science, and Economic Development
Canada Statement
This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules. Operating is subject to the following two conditions: iii smarttech.com/kb/171225
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Ce dispositif est conforme à la norme CNR-210 d’Industrie Canada applicable aux appareils radio exempts de licence. Son fonctionnement est sujet aux deux conditions suivantes:
1. le dispositif ne doit pas produire de brouillage préjudiciable, et
2. ce dispositif doit accepter tout brouillage reçu, y compris un brouillage susceptible de provoquer un fonctionnement indésirable.
CAUTION
i. the device for operation in the band 5150-5250 MHz is only for indoor use to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems; ii. the maximum antenna gain permitted for devices in the bands 5250-5350 MHz and 5470-
5725 MHz shall comply with the e.i.r.p. limit; and iii. the maximum antenna gain permitted for devices in the band 5725-5825 MHz shall comply with the e.i.r.p. limits speci"ed for point-to-point and non point-to-point operation as appropriate.
iv. Users should also be advised that high-power radars are allocated as primary users (i.e.
priority users) of the bands 5250-5350 MHz and 5650-5850 MHz and that these radars could cause interference and/or damage to LE-LAN devices.
Avertissement:
Le guide d’utilisation des dispositifs pour réseaux locaux doit inclure des instructions précises sur les restrictions susmentionnées, notamment : i. les dispositifs fonctionnant dans la bande 5 150-5 250 MHz sont réservés uniquement pour une utilisation à l’intérieur a"n de réduire les risques de brouillage préjudiciable aux systèmes de satellites mobiles utilisant les mêmes canaux; ii. le gain maximal d’antenne permis pour les dispositifs utilisant les bandes 5 250-5 350 MHz et
5 470-5 725 MHz doit se conformer à la limite de p.i.r.e.; iii. le gain maximal d’antenne permis (pour les dispositifs utilisant la bande 5 725-5 825 MHz) doit se conformer à la limite de p.i.r.e. spéci"ée pour l’exploitation point à point et non point à point, selon le cas.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
iv. De plus, les utilisateurs devraient aussi être avisés que les utilisateurs de radars de haute puissance sont désignés utilisateurs principaux (c.-à-d., qu’ils ont la priorité) pour les bandes 5
250-5 350 MHz et 5 650-5 850 MHz et que ces radars pourraient causer du brouillage et/ou des dommages aux dispositifs LAN-EL.
Radiation Exposure Statement:
This product complies with the Canada portable RF exposure limit set forth for an uncontrolled environment and is safe for intended operation as described in this manual. Reducer RF exposure further by keeping the product as far as possible from your body and by setting the device to a lower output power (if available).
Déclaration d'exposition aux radiations:
Le produit est conforme aux limites d'exposition pour les appareils portables RF pour les Etats-Unis et le Canada établies pour un environnement non contrôlé.
Le produit est sûr pour un fonctionnement tel que décrit dans ce manuel. La réduction aux expositions RF peut être augmentée si l'appareil peut être conservé aussi loin que possible du corps de l'utilisateur ou que le dispositif est réglé sur la puissance de sortie la plus faible si une telle fonction est disponible.
EU Declaration of Conformity
Hereby, SMART Technologies ULC declares that the ratio equipment type Wireless AC Dual Band
Adapter, DWA-171 is an compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: www.smarttech.com/compliance.
WARNING
This equipment is compliant with Class A of CISPR 32. In a residential environment, this equipment may cause radio interference.
The frequency band and the maximum transmitted power in EU are listed below:
Transmitting Band (MHz)
2400-2483.5
5150-5350
5470-5725
Maximum Transmit Power EIRP (dBm)
19.85
19.45
17.44
Restrictions in (5GHz)
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
AT/BE/BG/CZ/DK/EE/FR/DE/IS/IE/IT/EL/ES/CY/LV/LI/LT/LU/HU/MT/NL/NO/PL/PT/RO/SI/SK/TR/FI/S
E/CH/UK/HR. 5150MHz-5350MHz is for indoor use only.
CAUTION: EXPOSURE TO RADIO FREQUENCY RADIATION
This equipment complies with EU radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20 cm between the radiator and your body.
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Contents
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada Statement
Setting up your document camera
Connecting to different displays
Turning your document camera on and off
Connecting to a wireless network
Connecting to external devices
Shooting area, overhead light, and anti-glare sheet
Using the external memory storage
Chapter 3: Using your document camera
Understanding Camera, Computer Pass-Through, and Playback modes
Chapter 4: Using your document camera in Camera mode
Using the on-screen display menu in Camera mode
Capturing and transferring images and videos
Chapter 5: Using your document camera in Playback mode
Setting your document camera to Playback mode
Using the OSD menu in Playback mode
Chapter 6: Using your document camera with SMART software
Connecting your document camera to SMART Notebook software
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CONTENTS
Navigating SMART Notebook’s Document Camera Viewer menu options
Using a microscope with SMART Notebook software
Connecting your document camera to SMART Document Camera software
Navigating SMART Document Camera software’s Viewer menu options
Appendix A: Hardware environmental compliance
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Chapter 1:
Chapter 1
Welcome
SMART Notebook software and SMART Product Drivers
SMART Document Camera software
This chapter introduces the SMART Document Camera™ 550.
About this guide
This guide is for users who set up and use the SMART Document Camera 550 in their organizations.
It includes information on the document camera’s on-screen display menu, remote control, and basic troubleshooting.
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Features
The SMART Document Camera 550 can transform any classroom or lecture hall into a collaborative and interactive learning environment. The document camera enables you to capture and display printed documents, microscope slides, videos, and 3D objects on your computer, projector or display panel.
The document camera includes the following features:
Feature
Camera
Output/input
Physical construction
Software
Image and video storage
Feature
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High resolution CMOS sensor
12X digital zoom
Up to 30 frames per second
Automatic or manual focus
Maximum shooting area 17 4/8" x 9 6/8" l l l l l
HDMI 1080p @ 50 Hz / 60 Hz, 720p @ 50 Hz / 60 Hz, 1024 × 768p
@ 60 Hz
USB mini-B (connect to computer)
WiFi
SD memory card
Internal memory l l l l l
Built-in battery
Built-in LED illumination lamp
Security lock slot
Flexible arm
Microphone integrated into base l l l
SMART Notebook® collaborative learning software
SMART Document Camera software
SMART Product Drivers l l
Supports SD/SDHC cards (maximum 32 GB)
Supports USB mass storage mode for internal memory and SD card
For more information, see the SMART Document Camera 550 specifications
( smarttech.com/kb/171224 ).
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Components
The SMART Document Camera has a flexible arm to position the lens at any angle. The camera head has LED overhead lighting to enhance lighting conditions.
The SMART Document Camera 550 consists of the following components:
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No.
1
Name
Camera head
Camera lens
LED light
Camera arm
Control panel
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Control panel
The control panel to enables you to switch between Camera, Computer Pass-Through, and
Playback modes. Additionally, using the control panel allows you to adjust the settings and features in the Camera mode’s on-screen display (OSD) menu.
The control panel of the document camera consists of the following:
No.
1
2
3
4
5
Name
Power
WiFi/USB mode
Camera/PC mode
Brightness decrease
Lamp
More information
Power ON/OFF the document camera
Switch between WiFi and USB mode
Switch the video signal between a computer and camera with the use of the HDMI IN port
Decrease the level of brightness when capturing a live images
Power ON/OFF the overhead light
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No.
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Name
Freeze/Stop
Navigation arrows
Menu
Recording
Auto-Focus
Capture/Delete
Brightness increase
Playback
Zoom out
More information
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Pause or resume an image frame in Camera mode
Stop video playback in Playback mode l
Access options from the OSD menu l
Adjust the volume of a video play back by using and l
Fast-forward to rewind a video by using and
Access the OSD menu
Start or stop recording video and audio l
Automatically adjust focus l
Selection option for Playback mode and OSD menu l
Start or pause video playback l
Capture an image in Camera mode l
Delete image or video in Playback mode
Increase the level of brightness when capturing a live images
Power indicator
WiFi connection indicator
Zoom in
Battery life indicator
View captured images and videos
Decrease the image magnification in Camera and picture
Playback mode l l
Solid red: Standby
Flashing red: Power on l
Solid green: HDMI output l
Solid orange: TV output l
Flashing orange: Searching for Access Point l
Solid blue: Connected to Access Point l
Flashing blue: Camera can be accessed wirelessly
Increase the image magnification on Camera and picture
Playback mode l
Solid green: Battery is over 40% l
Solid orange: Battery is between 20%-40% l
Solid red: Battery is between 5%-20% l
Flashing red: Battery is lower than 5%
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No.
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Name
Battery charge indicator
More information
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Solid red: Power plug is connected and battery is charging
Solid green: Battery is fully charged l
Off: Power plug is not connected
Right panel
The right panel of the document camera consists of the following:
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3
No.
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4
Name
Camera holder
SD card slot
TV-RGB switch
Security lock slot
More information
Holds the camera head for storage
SD/SDHC memory card slot
Switch between TV and output display video
Attachment for a Kensington compatible lock
Left panel
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The left panel of the document camera consists of the following:
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3
No.
1
Name
RS-232
Speaker
MIC
More information
Connect to a computer serial port
Connect to an amplified speaker
Connect to microphone
NOTE
The built-in microphone will be disabled once the external microphone is connected to the document camera.
4 Reset Resetting the document camera will set it back to standby mode
Rear panel
The rear panel of the document camera consists of the following connectors:
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4
No.
1
2
5
6
Name
DC 12V
WiFi dongle port
HDMI IN
HDMI OUT
TV OUT
USB mini-B
More information
Connect the power adapter
Connect the WiFi dongle
Connect to an external HDMI source l
Connect as an output video signal to a monitor or projector l
HDMI OUT is used to transmit high definition images l l
Connect to a device with a TV output
TV OUT is used to transmit standard definition images
Connect to a computer
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Remote control
All features of the SMART Document Camera 550 can be accessed with the remote control. The remote control requires two AAA batteries.
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3
4
No.
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2
Name
Power
Camera
Record
Capture
Visor
Rotate
Menu
Navigate arrows
More information
Power ON/OFF the document camera
Camera mode displays the video signal from the document camera
Start or stop recording video and audio
Capture still image in Camera mode. When in continuous capture mode, press this button again to stop
Hide parts of the presentation screen
Rotate an image in Camera or Playback mode
Access the OSD menu l
Adjust the volume of a video play back by using l l
Fast-forward to rewind a video by using and
Adjust the spotlight frame and visor screen coverage and
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No.
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Name
Auto-focus
Zoom In/Out
Zoom reset
Playback
PC 1/2
Freeze/Stop
Spotlight
Split screen
Mode
Timer
Video playback
Lamp
Brightness
Default
Delete
More information
Automatically adjust focus
Increase or decrease the image magnification on camera and picture Playback mode
Reset zoom default magnification to 100%
View captured images and videos
Displays the video signal from HDMI input of the document camera l
Pause or resume an image frame in Camera mode l
Stop video playback in Playback mode
Adjust the size, shade, and color of the spotlight
Displays a split screen. One side displays live image from the camera and the other side displays thumbnails of images/video
Switch between text, graphics and microscope mode
Select timer duration l
Make a selection in Playback mode and OSD menu l
Play/Pause video playback
Power ON/OFF the overhead light
Increase or decrease the level of brightness when capturing a live images
Reset back to factory default settings
Delete image or video in Playback mode
Power adapter
Your document camera comes with a power adapter, including a country specific connector that connects to the external power supply. Plug adapters are available for Australia, Europe, and North
America.
USB cable
Use the USB cable to connect your document camera to your computer. You can display objects, capture images to SMART Notebook files, and control your document camera from SMART
Notebook software.
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See the
Troubleshooting and extending USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 connection
knowledge base article for more information.
WiFi dongle
Use the WiFi dongle to connect your document camera to the network.
Microscope adapter
Your document camera comes with a microscope adapter along with two different sized rubber couplers for the microscope eyepiece.
Anti-glare sheet
Place the anti-glare sheet over printed documents to reduce glare.
Modes
Your document camera has three modes you can use to control how data is sent to a computer, projector, monitor, or display.
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Camera mode controls your document camera from the control panel and displays images on a projector, monitor, or display.
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Computer Pass-Through mode displays the video signal from the HDMI input on a projector, monitor, or display.
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Playback mode lets you control your document camera from the Control Panel and displays image from an SD/SDHC card or USB drive on a connected projector, monitor, or display.
Software
Before using your document camera, download the required software to get the most out of your document camera.
IMPORTANT
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Before connecting your document camera to a computer, ensure the latest versions of
SMART Notebook and SMART Product Drivers are installed.
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The document camera is only compatible with SMART Notebook software through a wired connection.
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WELCOME
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The SMART Document Camera software can be used through both a wireless and wired connection.
SMART Notebook software and SMART Product Drivers
SMART Notebook collaborative learning software and SMART Product Drivers are required for the full functionality of the document camera. SMART Notebook software is a presentation tool that displays content captured by the document camera, and SMART Product Drivers enables the touch features of a SMART Board® interactive display, creating an interactive learning environment when a display is connected to the document camera.
Find system requirements for your computer in SMART Notebook software 18 release notes
( smarttech.com/kb/171298 ).
NOTES
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For more information about downloading SMART Notebook software, see the Installing and maintaining SMART Notebook 18 support page.
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For more information about downloading SMART Product Drivers, see the Installing and maintaining SMART Product Drivers 12 support page.
SMART Document Camera software
To download SMART Document Camera software
1. Go to smarttech.com/software .
2. Select
SMART Document Camera software for SMART Document Camera 550
.
3. Click
DOWNLOAD
.
4. Save the file to a temporary location.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions.
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Chapter 2:
Chapter 2
Getting started
Setting up your document camera
Connecting to different displays
Connecting to a high definition digital video display
Connecting to a standard definition analog video display
Turning your document camera on and off
Connecting to a wireless network
Connecting to a wireless network
Connecting your document camera to Miracast
Using the Scan feature to find connectable devices
Connecting to external devices
Connecting your document camera to a microscope
Connecting your document camera to a microphone
Connecting your document camera to speakers
Shooting area, overhead light, and anti-glare sheet
Using the external memory storage
This chapter explains how to set up your document camera and how to connect it to different displays and devices. This chapter also explains how to use external memory storage.
Setting up your document camera
This section provides instructions on setting up your SMART Document Camera.
The document camera is designed with a flexible arm that enables you to position the camera head at different angles.
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NOTE
Before setting up and connecting the document camera, ensure that all devices are powered off.
To unfold and position your document camera
1. Place a hand on the base of the document camera to stabilize it.
2. Press the camera head down, and then pull the camera arm outward and upward.
3. Move the camera head and aim the lens at your object.
CAUTION
Do not extend the camera head too far from the body, doing so can cause the unit to fall.
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To connect your document camera to the power supply
1. Connect the power supply cable to the
DC 12V
port on the rear connection panel.
2. Connect the country-specific cable to the power supply.
CAUTION
Ensure the power cord is plugged into the camera as well as the wall.
3. Connect the plug to a power outlet.
Once the power is connected, the document camera will enter standby mode.
4. Press to power on the document camera.
To connect your document camera to a computer with a USB cable
1. Connect the USB cable to the
USB
port on the rear connection panel.
2. Locate the USB connector on the computer, and connect the USB cable.
IMPORTANT
Ensure the WiFi indicator light is off before attempting to use the USB connection. If required, press the WiFi button on the control panel until the WiFi indicator light is off. For more information, see
NOTE
For more information about extending USB connections, see the
Troubleshooting and extending USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 connection
knowledge base article.
To connect your document camera to computer with an HDMI cable
1. Connect the HDMI cable to the
HDMI IN
port on the rear connection panel.
2. Locate the
HDMI OUT
port on the computer, and connect the HDMI cable.
NOTES
o
Ensure the TV/RGB switch is set to
RGB
.
o
Use the control panel to switch the video signal to a computer, press the
Camera/PC
button.
o
Use the remote control to switch the video signal to a computer, press the
PC 1/2
button.
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Connecting to different displays
After you complete the basic connections, you are ready to connect your document camera to an external display, which enables you to use the Camera and Playback modes and to access the onscreen display menu for these modes.
You can connect your document camera directly to an external display to enable the following functions: l
Use Camera mode to view a full-screen camera image on the external display.
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Use Playback mode to view a full-screen slide show on the external display.
IMPORTANT
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To switch between NTSC and PAL video systems ensure your document camera is connected to the display using the HDMI connection. For more information on how to switch between the video systems see
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To use your document camera with SMART Notebook software ensure your document camera is connected to a computer.
Setting the TV/RGB switch
The TV/RGB switch determines the display output selection.
To set the switch to RGB
Set the switch to
RGB
(right)
To set the switch to TV
when using an HDMI connection for signal output.
Set the switch to
TV
(left) when using an RCA connection for a composite output.
Connecting to a high definition digital video display
You can connect your document camera to a high-definition digital video display or projector with an HDMI cable (not supplied).
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To connect your document camera to a high definition digital video display
1. Complete the basic connections. See
Setting up your document camera
TIP
Make sure the TV/RGB switch is set to RGB.
2. Connect an HDMI cable to your document camera’s
HDMI OUT
port and our display device’s
HDMI IN
port.
Connecting to a standard definition analog video display
You can also connect your document camera to a standard definition analog video display or to video equipment to record your presentation with an RCA cable (not supplied).
To connect your document camera to a standard definition analog video display
1. Complete the basic connections (see
Setting up your document camera
2. Connect the RCA cable to your document camera’s
TV OUT
port.
3. Connect the RCA cable to your TV’s
VIDEO IN
port.
Turning your document camera on and off
After your completed the basic connections, you are ready to turn the document camera on and off.
To turn on your document camera
Press and hold the power button on the control panel or the remote control until the power indicator light changes from red to green.
NOTE
The document camera will take approximately a minute to turn on completely after the light changes to green.
To turn off your document camera
Press and hold the power button for three seconds on the control panel or remote control.
The power indicator light changes from solid green and then turns off.
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NOTE
If you press and hold the power button for less than three seconds the document camera will enter standby mode.
The power indicator light changes from solid green to solid red.
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Connecting to a wireless network
The document camera’s WiFi capability allows you to connect to a wireless network from anywhere in the classroom.
Create a collaborative learning environment where you can import and export images and videos while recording and sharing your lessons.
Connecting to a wireless network
Connect your document camera to WiFi and present images and videos from anywhere in the classroom. Before trying to connect to a wireless network, connect the WiFi dongle to the WiFi port on the rear panel of your document camera.
IMPORTANT
Before setting up a WiFi connection for the first time, make sure your document camera is connected to a display.
To connect your document camera to a wireless network
1. Press the WiFi button on the control panel.
The WiFi indicator light flashes orange.
NOTE
For more information on the WiFi connection indicator light, see
2. Press the
MENU
button on the control panel or remote control.
The OSD menu appears on your display.
3. Use the right arrow button on the control panel or remote control to navigate to the WiFi tab.
4. Select
WiFi Setup
and then press
The
AP Settings
dialog box appears.
on the control panel or remote control.
5. From the
SSID
menu select your wireless network and then press remote control.
on the control panel or
6. Use the down arrow button on the control panel or remote to navigate to the Password field.
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7. Enter the password for your wireless network and then press remote control.
on the control panel or
8. Use the down arrow button on the control panel or remote to navigate to the Connect button.
9. Select the
Connect
button and then press .
Network recommendations
The following are network recommendations: l
Your document camera works best in an 802.11n/ac environment using a 5 GHz network.
However, it will also connect to older routers such as the 802.11 b/g/n 2.4 GHz.
l
AES, TKIP, and AES+TKIP wireless encryption methods are supported.
l
For WPA/WPA2 enterprise, the document camera only supports PEAP and not EAP-TLS, EAP-
TTLS.
l
Minimum required WiFi bandwidth is 0.16 Mbps and maximum bandwidth can be as high as 4.8
Mbps.
To get the most from your WiFi connection: l
Set your router’s WiFi channel section to
Auto
.
l
Don’t use a
Hidden
WiFi network name.
l
Update your WiFi router to the latest firmware.
l
Check for sources of potential interference (microwave ovens, Bluetooth devices, faulty satellite television cables, power lines, cordless telephones, wireless speakers, flat-panel televisions, etc).
l
Please check with your System or Network Administrator to make sure that the ports are not blocked in the WiFi router. The TCP/UDP ports in use are as follows:
Port
1900
9527
TCP/UDP Usage
UDP uPnP SSDP
Package
TCP Command
Descriptions
For detecting and removing the document camera
9528 TCP Command
To send/receive commands between an iPad and the document camera
To register connections for an occupied document camera
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Port TCP/UDP Usage
8557 TCP
Random RTP
Random RTCP
RTSP
RTP
RTCP
Descriptions
To connect to the RTSP Stream
For RTP connection
For RTCP connection
Connecting your document camera to Miracast
IMPORTANT
l
You document camera must be connected to WiFi before you enable the Miracast setting.
l
Before setting up Miracast for the first time, make sure your document camera is connected to a display.
l
Press and hold the WiFi button on the control for 5 seconds to reconnect to the last Miracast receiver. Make sure that the Miracast mode is enabled.
To connect your document camera to Miracast
1. Press the WiFi button on the control panel.
The WiFi indicator light flashes orange.
2. Press the
MENU
button on the control panel or remote control.
The OSD menu appears on your display.
3. Use the right arrow button on the control panel or remote control to navigate to the
WiFi
tab.
4. Use the down arrow button on the control panel or remote control to navigate to
Wireless
Mode
and then press .
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5. Select
Miracast
and then press .
Access to the Miracast setup option is now available.
IMPORTANT
If the Miracast setup option is not available, check the document camera’s firmware version.
The Miracast setup option is available only in firmware version 7 or higher.
To check the firmware version, access the
System
tab and then navigate to the
Information
. See
6. Use the down arrow button to navigate to
Miracast
and then press .
7. Select
Setup
and then press .
The
Miracast Setting
window appears.
8. Select your remote device from the
Device
drop down menu.
NOTE
If you don’t see your remote device in the
Device
drop down menu, then use the
Scan
feature to search for your device. For more information on how to use the Scan feature, see
Using the Scan feature to find connectable devices
9. If required, enter the
Pin Code
for your document camera and then press .
10. Navigate to
Connect
, and then press .
11. Navigate to
OK
, and then press .
The document camera is now connected to Miracast.
Using the Scan feature to find connectable devices
Use the document camera’s
Scan
feature to search for devices that you can connect to the document camera using Miracast.
IMPORTANT
You must connect your document camera to WiFi before using the Scan feature.
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To use the Scan feature to find connectable devices
1. Complete steps 1-7 from
Connecting your document camera to Miracast
2. Use the down arrow button on the control panel or remote control to navigate to
Scan
and then press .
3. Navigate to the
Device
drop down menu and then press .
4. Use the down arrow button on the control panel or remote control to browse the list of connectable devices.
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Connecting to external devices
You can connect your document camera directly to the following external devices: l
Microscope l
Microphone l
Speakers
Connecting your document camera to a microscope
Connect your document camera to a microscope to examine microscopic objects on a bigger screen.
To connect a microscope
1. Select the appropriate rubber coupler size for the microscope eyepiece and insert it in the microscope adapter.
2. Attach the microscope adapter to the microscope eyepiece.
3. Tighten the three bolts until the adapter secures the eyepiece.
4. Attach the microscope adapter to the camera head.
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5. Connect the document camera to the microscope.
IMPORTANT
Make sure the arrow on the camera head and microscope adapter are on the same side.
6. Turn the microscope adapter counterclockwise to line up the arrows and lock the microscope adapter in place.
To optimize microscope images
1. Press the
MENU
button in the control panel, and then select the
Image
tab.
2. Use the down arrow button on the control panel or remote control to select the
Mode
submenu, and then press .
3. Use the right arrow button on the control panel or remote control to select the microscope option, and then press .
4. Adjust and aim the camera head at the furthest point, and then press the
AUTO FOCUS
button on the control panel or remote control.
5. Adjust the focus of the microscope.
6. Connect the other end of the HDMI cable to the
HDMI IN
connector on your projector or display.
7. Set the TV/RGB switch on the right-side connection panel to
RGB
.
Connecting your document camera to a microphone
You can connect an external microphone to your document camera.
NOTES
l
The built-in microphone on the control panel is disabled when an external microphone is connected.
l
The audio is in monophonic sound.
To connect speakers
Connect the microphone’s cable to the microphone on your document camera’s left-side connection panel.
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CAUTION
Turn the volume down to prevent hearing damage when using earphones.
Connecting your document camera to speakers
You can connect speakers to your document camera. Only audio from the video playback is supported.
To connect a speakers
Connect the speakers’ 3.5 mm cable to the speaker receptacle on your document camera’s left side connection panel.
Shooting area, overhead light, and anti-glare sheet
Shooting area
The shooting area can view a maximum area of 17 4/8" x 9 6/8" (44.5 cm x 24.8 cm).
To rotate the image
Adjust the camera head to shooting area, and press ROTATE on the control panel or remote control.
To mirror the image
1. Press the
MENU
button on the control panel, and then select the
Image
tab.
2. Use the down arrow button on the control panel or remote control to select
MIRROR
.
3. Press and select
ON
.
4. Press the
MENU
button on the control panel to close the menu.
Overhead light
The camera head has a bright LED overhead light to enhance the lighting condition.
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To power on the overhead light
Press the
LAMP
button on your document camera’s control panel or remote control to power the overhead light on and off.
Anti-glare sheet
The anti-glare sheet is a special coated film that helps eliminate any glare that could be encountered while displaying glossy objects, such as magazines and photos. Place the anti-glare sheet on top of an object to reduce reflected light.
Using the external memory storage
Your document camera supports an SD/SDHC card for image capture, audio, and video recording.
NOTES
l
Your document camera support SD/SDHC cards from 1 GB up to 32 GB.
l
Recordings are in MP4 format.
l
An SDHC card with class-6 or higher is recommended for high-quality recording.
Your document camera detects when an external storage device is connected and automatically switches to the last detected storage. If no external storage device is connected, all captured images are saved in the built-in memory.
To insert an SD card
Insert the card with the label facing up until it reaches the end and clicks into place. To remove the card, push to eject and pull the card out.
IMPORTANT
Your document camera comes with piece of plastic inserted in the SD card slot. Remove this piece of plastic before you insert your SD/SDHC card.
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Using your document camera
Understanding Camera, Computer Pass-Through, and Playback modes
Setting your document camera to Camera mode
Setting your document camera to Computer Pass-Through mode
Setting your document camera to Playback mode
This chapter provides information on using your document camera and introduces you to the different camera modes.
Understanding Camera, Computer Pass-Through, and Playback modes
You can use your document camera in Camera, Computer Pass-Through, or Playback mode. Each mode enables you to complete different functions and requires a specific connection to either a display, a projector, or a computer.
Camera mode
In Camera mode, you can view document camera images only in SMART Notebook software and
SMART Document Camera software.
Camera mode allows connection over a USB and live image output. You can view full-screen images from your document camera using a projector or high definition display without a computer.
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Use SMART Notebook software to save images and then present them at a later time, or if your computer is connected to an interactive whiteboard, projector, or television, you can deliver your
SMART Notebook presentation with live images from your document camera.
NOTE
The Capture button on the control panel saves document camera images to the SMART
Notebook page and closes the
SMART Document Camera
window. Pressing the Capture button again will re-open the
SMART Document Camera
window.
You can use the Camera mode’s on-screen display menu for greater control of the image.
Computer Pass-Through mode
Computer Pass-Through mode switches your document camera’s video output to HDMI. You can switch between the live camera images and your computer screen images.
NOTES
l
The Capture button on the control panel has no effect in Computer Pass-Through mode.
l
In Computer Pass-Through mode, you can only view the document camera live image in
SMART Notebook software.
Playback mode
In Playback mode you can view full-screen images and slide shows from the memory card on a projector or high-definition display without a computer. You can’t save images in Playback mode.
Features of each mode
The following table describes the differences between each mode.
Feature description Camera mode
View computer input
View document camera image
View pictures from a memory card
Access an internal memory and
SD/SDHC card from the computer with a USB cable
No
Yes
No
Yes
Computer Pass-
Through mode
Yes
No
No
Yes
Playback mode
No
No
Yes
No
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Feature description Camera mode Computer Pass-
Through mode
Yes
Playback mode
No Control the document camera from a computer
Yes
Capture to SMART Notebook software
Yes
Capture to an SD/SDHC memory card Yes
Access the related on-screen display menu
Capture to a USB drive
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
The following table describes outputs when your document camera is connected to a display with
HDMI, USB, or Composite Video Out.
Feature description Camera mode Playback mode Computer Pass-
Through mode
HDMI IN Connect to a projector or display
(HDMI and USB output)
Camera image
Connect to a USB output projector or a display
Camera image
Connect to a TV (composite video out)
Camera image
N/A
N/A
Memory card images
Memory card images
Memory card images
Setting document camera modes
Setting your document camera to Camera mode
To set your document camera to Camera mode
1. Connect your document camera to your computer with the USB cable.
2. Set the TV/RGB to
RGB
on the right side of the connection panel.
3. Connect your document camera to a projector, monitor, or TV with an HDMI cable.
4. Press the
CAMERA/PC
button on the control panel.
OR
Press the
CAMERA
button on the remote control.
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Setting your document camera to Computer Pass-Through mode
To set your document camera to Computer Pass-Through mode
1. Connect your document camera to your computer with the USB cable.
2. Connect your computer with the HDMI cable to your document camera’s
HDMI IN
receptacle.
3. Connect your display device with another HDMI cable to your document camera’s
HDMI OUT
receptacle.
4. Press the
CAMERA/PC
button on the control panel or remote control.
OR
Press the
PC 1/2
button on the remote control.
Setting your document camera to Playback mode
To set your document camera to Playback mode
1. Disconnect the USB cable from the rear connection panel.
2. Connect your document camera to a projector or a monitor with the HDMI cable or to a TV with the composite video adapter cable.
3. Press the
PLAYBACK
button on the control panel or remote control.
Displaying printed documents
When you set your document camera to Camera mode, you can display printed documents. Use the anti-glare sheet to reduce glare and optimize image quality.
Displaying printed documents
To display printed documents
1. Place your documents on the table.
2. Adjust the document camera, and then aim its lens at your documents.
3. Press the button on the control panel to adjust the focus.
or
Press the
AUTO FOCUS
button on the remote control to adjust the focus.
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Reducing glare
If glare makes it difficult for you to read the printed documents that you’re displaying, place the anti-glare sheet on top of the documents.
Optimizing the image
To optimize the image for text documents
1. Set your document camera to Camera mode.
2. Press the
MENU
button on the control panel or remote control.
The OSD menu appears.
3. Press the button on the control panel or remote control to navigate to the
Image
menu, and then press the button on the control panel or remote control.
4. Press the button on the control panel or remote control to navigate to the
Mode
sub-menu, and then press the button on the control panel or remote control.
5. Press the button on the control panel or remote control to navigate to then press the button on the control panel or remote control.
Text
mode , and
To optimize the camera for documents with graphics
1. Set your document camera to Camera mode.
2. Press the
MENU
button on the control panel or remote control.
The OSD menu appears.
3. Press the button on the control panel or remote control to navigate to the
Image
menu, and then press the button on the control panel or remote control.
4. Press the button on the control panel or remote control to navigate to the
Mode
sub-menu, and then press the button on the control panel or remote control.
5. Press the button on the control panel or remote control to navigate to
Graphic
mode and then press the button on the control panel or remote control.
,
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Using an SD/SDHC card
Your document camera has an SD/SDHC card slot on the right-side connection panel. You can save document camera images to an SD/SDHC card when your document camera is in Camera or
Computer Pass-Through mode. When your document camera is in Playback mode you can display previously captured images from an SD/SDHC card.
CAUTION
Avoid static electricity near a card because it can cause damage.
IMPORTANT
Your document camera comes with a piece of plastic inserted in the SD/SDHC card slot. Remove this piece of plastic before you insert your SD/SDHC card.
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Using your document camera in
Camera mode
Using the on-screen display menu in Camera mode
Navigating to the OSD menus and sub-menus in Camera mode
Accessing the Presentation menu
Capturing and transferring images and videos
Recording a video on an SD card
Transferring images to your computer
This chapter explains how to use your document camera in Camera mode.
Using Camera mode
When your document camera is connected to a projector, interactive display, or TV you can display a full-screen image from your document camera.
You can use your document camera in Camera mode to perform the following tasks: l
Display objects.
l
Capture images to an SD/SDHC card.
l
Capture images to SMART Notebook software.
l
Use the features and settings in the OSD menu.
l
Use a microscope with a standard eyepiece and additional adapters.
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IMPORTANT
Your document camera must be connected to a display when using the OSD menu.
Switching to Camera mode
To switch to Camera mode
1. Connect your document camera to a projector or flat-panel display with the appropriate cable.
2. Press the
CAMERA/PC
button on the control panel.
OR
Press the
CAMERA
button on the remote control.
Displaying objects
To display objects
1. Press the
CAMERA/PC
button on the control panel.
OR
Press the
CAMERA
button on the remote control.
2. Place the object you want to display under the camera.
3. Rotate the camera head to aim the lens at your object.
Recording a video
To record a video
1. Insert an SD/SDHC card or USB drive into the appropriate receptacle.
2. Press the
RECORDING
button on the control panel to start recording.
OR
Press the
RECORD
button on the remote control to start recording.
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To stop recording a video
Press the
FREEZE/STOP
button on the control panel or remote control to stop recording.
Using the on-screen display menu in Camera mode
Use the OSD menu to adjust settings for your document camera in Camera mode.
The following OSD menu options are available when your document camera is in Camera mode.
Tab
Image
Presentation
Setting
WiFi
System
Options
Brightness, Contrast, Mode, Effect, Mirror, Advance, Focus
Spotlight, Visor, Split Screen, Picture in Picture (PIP), Timer, Miracast
Capture, Storage, Format, USB to PC, Flicker, Saturation, Date/Time
AP, Dongle Mac ID, Current Status, Machine Name, Use Passcode
Language, Output Display, Backup, Save Setting, Recall Setting, Information,
Default
Navigating to the OSD menus and sub-menus in Camera mode
To navigate to the OSD menu and sub-menus in Camera mode
1. Set your document camera to Camera mode.
2. Press the
MENU
button on the control panel or remote control.
The OSD menu appears.
3. Press the and buttons on the control panel or remote control to toggle between tabs.
4. Press the and the menu list.
buttons on the control panel or remote control to choose a selection in
5. Press the button on the control panel or remote control to make a selection.
6. Press the
7. Press the button on the control panel or remote control to enter a sub-menu.
button on the control panel or remote control to return to the previous menu
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level.
8. Press the
MENU
button on the control panel or remote control to exit the menu.
Accessing the Image menu
To access the Image menu
1. Set your document camera to Camera mode.
2. Press the
MENU
button on the control panel or remote control.
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The OSD menu appears.
3. Use the button on the control panel or remote control to navigate to the
Image
tab.
Image setting options
Brightness
Contrast
Mode
Effect
Mirror
Advanced
Focus
Description
Adjust the image brightness level manually.
Adjust the image contrast level manually.
Select an option from three image display settings: o o
Text – adjust the contrast to make text appear more visible.
Graphic – adjust the gradient of image.
o view.
Microscope – adjust the optical zoom for microscopic
Convert the image to color, black/white, or film negative.
Select to flip the image: o
ON – displays a mirrored image.
o
OFF – displays a normal image.
Adjust the advanced image settings: o o
Auto Image – Select to automatically adjust white balance and exposure, and to correct color and exposure compensation.
Exposure – Select the exposure settings: o
AUTO – automatically adjust the camera exposure.
o
MANUAL – manually adjust the camera exposure.
o
White Balance – Select the White Balance settings for various light conditions: o
AUTO – automatically adjust the white balance.
o
MANUAL – manually adjust the red and blue color levels.
Adjust the focus manually.
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Accessing the Presentation menu
To access the Presentation menu
1. Set your document camera to Camera mode.
2. Press the
MENU
button on the control panel or remote control.
The OSD menu appears.
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3. Use the button on the control panel or remote control to navigate to the
Presentation
tab.
For WiFi and Miracast setup instructions see page 19.
Presentation setting options
Description
Spotlight Select to highlight an area on the presentation screen.
o
Set and move the overlay frame on the presentation screen.
o
Select
Execute
to access the Spotlight sub-menu settings: o
ON/OFF – turn the Spotlight on or off.
o o
Shade – adjust the opacity level of the spotlight frame.
Color – select and change the color of the spotlight frame.
Visor Select to covers the presentation screen. The top part of the presentation screen remains slightly exposed.
o o
Use the arrow buttons on the control panel or remote control to adjust and move the covered area.
Select
Execute
to access the Visor sub-menu settings: o
ON/OFF – Turn the Visor on or off.
o
Shade – Adjust the opacity level of the spotlight frame.
Split Screen Select to divide the screen into two parts. Half of the screen displays eight thumbnail images and the other half displays the image from your document camera.
o
Select the display location: left, right, top, or bottom.
o
Select
OFF
to cancel Split Screen.
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Presentation setting options
Description
Picture in Picture
(PIP)
Select to show captured pictures or videos as thumbnails in the corner of the screen in Camera mode. PIP displays an image from stored memory within the live camera image.
o
Select the thumbnail playback screen location: lower left, upper left, upper right, lower right.
Timer
Miracast o
Select
OFF
to cancel PIP.
NOTE
The PIP feature is for display only. You can’t capture an image while in PIP mode.
Select to control presentation time management.
o
Start/Pause/Stop the timer.
o
Set the timer duration.
Select
Setup
and enter device information to connect to Miracast.
Accessing the Setting menu
To access the Setting menu
1. Set your document camera to Camera mode.
2. Press the
MENU
button on the control panel or remote control.
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The OSD menu appears.
3. Press the button on the control panel or remote control to navigate to the Setting tab.
Setting options
Capture
Storage
Format
USB to PC
Flicker
Saturation
Date/Time
Description
Select to set the capture resolution, quality, type, and interval settings.
o o
Resolution – select image capture size. In 2 M setting, the capture resolution is 1920 × 1080p.
Quality – select image quality: Finest, High, Normal.
o
Type – select image capture type: o
Single – capture one picture at a time.
o o
Continuous – capture consecutive pictures.
Interval – Set the time interval for continuous capture. The length can be up to 600 sec (10 min).
o o
Change the storage location.
Audio and video recording can be saved only on an
SD/SDHC card.
Delete all the data in the selected memory.
Select the status of your document camera when it’s connected to the computer using a USB cable.
o o
Camera – can be used as a computer webcam to record videos or capture images.
Storage – transfer captured images or videos from the memory to a computer hard drive.
Select refresh rate: o
50 Hz o
60 Hz
Adjust the saturation setting.
Set the time and date.
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Accessing the WiFi menu
To access the WiFi menu
1. Set your document camera to Camera mode.
2. Press the
MENU
button on the control panel or remote control.
The OSD menu appears.
3. Press the button on the control panel or remote control to navigate to the WiFi tab.
WiFi setting options
AP
Dongle Mac ID
Current Status
Machine Name
Use Password
Description
WiFi connection options: o o
WiFi Setup – Connect to a network by entering the IP information.
ScanQR – Connect to a network by scanning the QR code.
o
Advance – Import a certificate and choose whether to set a static IP.
Displays the connected WiFi dongle Mac ID.
Displays the status of the connection mode.
Displays the name of your document camera, which you can select and change.
Select to enter a password for your document camera.
Accessing the System menu
To access the System menu
1. Set your document camera to Camera mode.
2. Press the
MENU
button on the control panel or remote control.
The OSD menu appears.
3. Press the button on the control panel or remote control to navigate to the System tab.
System setting options
Language
Description
Select or change the language.
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System setting options
Output Display
Backup
Save Setting
Recall Setting
Information
Default
Description
o o
Set the resolution to display an image on the screen: o
1024 × 768 o o
1280 × 720
1280 × 800 o o o
1280 × 1024
1600 × 1200
1920 × 1080
Select TV System to switch between NTSC and PAL video systems.
NOTE
This selection is disabled in TV output mode.
Copy images and presentations from the built-in memory to an
SD/SDHC card.
Save current settings in the selected profile number.
NOTE
Only effect, mode, brightness, and contrast settings can be saved.
Restore the setting to the selected profile number.
Display the product information.
Restore all the settings to the factory default settings.
Capturing and transferring images and videos
You can capture images and videos from your document camera on an SD/SDHC card and transfer them to a computer.
Capturing images to memory
You can capture images and videos from your document camera to an SD/SDHC card when your document camera is in Camera mode.
To capture images to memory
1. Set your document camera to Camera mode (see Page 13).
2. Position your document camera.
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3. Adjust the camera settings using the Camera mode’s OSD menu (see Page 37).
4. Press the
CAP/DEL
button on the control panel.
OR
Press the
CAPTURE
button on the remote control.
Recording a video on an SD card
You can record a video with your document camera and save the recording to an SD card.
To record a video on an SD/SDHC card
1. Insert an SD/SDHC card in your document camera’s SD/SDHC card slot.
2. Press the
MENU
button on the control panel or remote control.
The OSD menu appears.
3. Press the button on the control panel or remote control to navigate to the Setting tab.
4. Press the button on the control panel or remote control to navigate to the
Storage
, and then press the button on the control panel or remote control.
The document camera detects the SD/SDHC card.
5. Press the
RECORDING
button on the control panel to start recording.
OR
Press the
RECORD
button on the remote control to start recording.
6. Press the
RECORDING
button on the control panel to stop recording.
OR
Press the
RECORD
button on the remote control to stop recording.
Transferring images to your computer
You can transfer images from your external storage device to your computer.
To transfer images to your computer
1. Use the OSD menu to set your document camera USB to PC mode and select
STORAGE
.
2. Connect your document camera to your computer with the USB cable. See Page 13.
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3. Adjust the camera settings using the Camera mode’s OSD menu. See Page 37.
NOTE
Your computer recognizes your document camera and the external storage device as a removal disk.
4. Browse to the removable disk on your computer, and then transfer the images to your computer.
Using a microscope
You can view the microscope stage through the document camera using additional attachments.
See
Connecting to external devices
To display a microscope slide
1. Place a slide or object on the stage of the microscope.
2. Focus the microscope so that the subject is sharp.
3. Position the microscope under your document camera so the camera lens is aligned with the microscope eyepiece.
CAUTION
Ensure you do not hit your document camera lens with the microscope. This could damage your document camera’s lens.
4. Press the
CAMERA/PC
button on the control panel.
Or
Press the
CAMERA
button on the remote control.
5. Press the
MENU
button on the control panel or remote control.
The OSD menu appears.
6. Press the button on the control panel or remote control to navigate to the
Image
tab.
7. Press the button on the control panel or remote control to navigate to the
Mode
sub-menu, and then press the button on the control panel or remote control.
8. Press the button on the control panel or remote control to navigate to the
Microscope
mode and then press the button on the control panel or remote control.
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Chapter 5:
Chapter 5
Using your document camera in
Playback mode
Setting your document camera to Playback mode
Setting your document camera to Playback mode
Setting Playback mode using an SD/SDHC card
Using the OSD menu in Playback mode
Navigating the OSD menu in Playback mode
Using Playback mode OSD menu options
Selecting the settings for a slide show
This chapter explains how to use your document camera in Playback mode.
Setting your document camera to Playback mode
When you set your document camera to Playback mode, you can connect to a display or a projector and play back the images or videos from an SD/SDHC card or the internal memory.
Browse through the stored images and display captured images individually or as a slide show.
NOTE
When your document camera is in Playback mode, connect to a display or projector using an
HDMI cable and ensure that the images you want to show are stored using an internal or external memory source.
Setting your document camera to Playback mode
While in Playback mode the document camera uses the video output, which disables your ability to access live images and USB functions.
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Setting Playback mode using an SD/SDHC card
To play back content from an SD/SDHC card
1. Connect your document camera to a display or projector. See
Connecting to different displays
2. Insert an SD/SDHC card into your document camera. See
3. Press the
PLAYBACK
button on the control panel or remote control.
Using the OSD menu in Playback mode
Use the Playback mode OSD menu to view and select your source storage location and control how the stored images are displayed.
Navigating the OSD menu in Playback mode
To navigate the OSD menu in Playback mode
1. Insert an SD/SDHC card into the document camera.
2. Set your document camera to Playback mode. Press the
PLAYBACK
button on the control panel or remote control.
3. Press the
MENU
button on the control panel or remote control.
The OSD menu appears.
4. Press the and buttons on the control panel or remote control to navigate between functions in the menu list.
5. Press the and the menu list.
buttons on the control panel or remote control to choose a selection in
6. Press the button on the control panel or remote control to make a selection.
7. Press the button on the control panel or remote control to enter a sub-menu.
8. Press the button on the control panel or remote control to return to the previous menu level.
9. Press the
MENU
button on the control panel or remote control to exit the menu.
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Using Playback mode OSD menu options
The following OSD menu options are available when your document camera is in Playback mode.
Playback menu option
Slide Show
Interval
Effect
Storage
Delete All
Description
Displays all captured still images in an automated slide show.
Set the slide show interval before displaying the next image. The maximum interval is 100 seconds.
Select the slide show transition effect: l
Slide image l
Checker down l
Blinds l l
Split Vertical Out
Split Horizontal In
Select the source of the images.
Permanently deletes all the data in the selected memory source.
NOTE
A warning message appears. Select
YES
to continue or
NO
to stop.
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Selecting the settings for a slide show
To select the settings for a slide show
1. Press the MENU button on the control panel or remote control to access the Playback mode
OSD menu.
2. Press the button on the control panel or remote control panel to make a selection, and then press the button.
3. Press the and functions.
buttons on the control panel or remote control to toggle between
4. Press the button on the control panel or remote control to toggle between functions.
5. Press the MENU button on the control panel or remote control to close the menu.
Playing a slide show
To play a slide show
1. Connect your document camera to a projector or display (see Page 16).
2. Insert an SD/SDHC card.
3. Press the
PLAYBACK
button on the control panel or remote control.
Thumbnail images from the memory source are displayed.
4. Press the
MENU
button on the control panel or remote control.
5. Press the button on the control panel or remote control twice to start the slide show.
6. Press the
MENU
button on the control panel or remote control to stop the slide show or to return to thumbnail view.
Playing a video
To play a video
1. Connect your document camera to a projector or display (see Page 16).
2. Insert an SD/SDHC card.
3. Press the
PLAYBACK
button on the control panel or remote control.
Thumbnail images from the memory source are displayed.
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4. Press the and images.
buttons on the control panel or remote control to toggle between
5. Press the button on the control panel or remote control to select the video you want to play.
6. Press the
MENU
button on the control panel or remote control to stop the video or to return to thumbnail view.
Deleting images
You can delete all images at once from your document camera’s memory sources using the OSD menu, or you can delete selected images.
IMPORTANT
You are unable to delete images from your computer in Playback mode. You can delete images only from the connected memory source.
To delete all images
1. Select the memory source you want to delete all images from.
2. Press the
MENU
button on the control panel or remote control to access the Playback mode
OSD menu.
3. Press the button the control panel or remote control to navigate to
DELETE ALL
.
4. Press the button on the control panel or remote control to make a selection.
The
DELETE ALL
warning appears.
5. Press the and buttons on the control panel or remote control to select
YES
or
NO
.
6. Press the
MENU
button on the control panel or remote control to
DELETE
or
CANCEL
.
7. Press the
MENU
button on the control panel or remote control to close the Playback mode
OSD menu.
To delete one image
1. Press the
PLAYBACK
button on the control panel or remote control to display all the images in the memory storage.
2. Press the , , , buttons on the control panel or remote control to select the image you want to delete.
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3. Press the
CAP/DEL
button on the control panel.
The
DELETE THIS IMAGE
warning appears.
OR
Press
DEL
on the remote control.
The
DELETE THIS IMAGE
warning appears.
4. Press the and buttons on the control panel or remote control to select
YES
or
NO
.
5. Press the
MENU
button on the control panel or remote control to
DELETE
or
CANCEL
.
6. Press the
MENU
button on the control panel or remote control to close the Playback mode
OSD menu.
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Chapter 6:
Chapter 6
Using your document camera with
SMART software
Connecting your document camera to SMART Notebook software
Navigating SMART Notebook’s Document Camera Viewer menu options
Using a microscope with SMART Notebook software
Connecting your document camera to SMART Document Camera software
Navigating SMART Document Camera software’s Viewer menu options
This chapter explains how to use your document camera with SMART Notebook collaborative learning software and SMART Document Camera software.
Using your document camera with SMART Notebook and SMART Document Camera software enables you to display and capture images/videos.
IMPORTANT
l
SMART Notebook software is compatible only through a wired connection.
l
Make sure your document camera is set to Camera or Computer Pass-Through mode when using SMART Notebook software.
l
SMART Document Camera software is available through a wireless and wired connection.
Connecting your document camera to SMART
Notebook software
To connect to SMART Notebook software
1. Connect your document camera to your computer using the provided USB cable.
2. Power on the document camera.
3. Launch SMART Notebook software.
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4. Select
Insert
from the main menu and then select
SMART Document Camera Viewer
.
The
SMART Document Camera
window appears.
5. Place the object you want to display under the camera.
Navigating SMART Notebook’s Document
Camera Viewer menu options
Once the SMART Document Camera Viewer is launched in SMART Notebook, you can easily capture images with the document camera and then adjust them in SMART Notebook's
SMART
Document Camera
window.
The following options are available in the
SMART Document Camera
window.
Option
Mixed Reality
Description
NOTE
The Mixed Reality feature is only compatible with SMART Document
Camera 450 and earlier models.
Capture and close
Capture to new page
Capture with time-lapse
Zoom out
Zoom in
Decrease brightness
Increase brightness
Auto focus
Focus out
Focus in
Insert a screen capture on the current Notebook page and then close the window.
Capture an image and insert it on a new Notebook page while keeping the current window open.
Capture a series of screen captures.
Decrease the image magnification.
Increase the image magnification.
Decrease the level of brightness when capturing images.
Increase the level of brightness when capturing images.
Automatically adjust focus.
Focus out manually.
Focus in manually.
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Option
Additional settings
Description
l l
Start Microscope Mode
Stop Microscope Mode l
Rotate 180 degrees l
Convert to Color l
Convert to Black and White l
Convert to Positive l
Convert to Negative l
Automatically Start Mixed Reality Tools
Using a microscope with SMART Notebook software
To use a microscope with SMART Notebook software
1. Connect your document camera to your computer. See
Connecting to external devices
2. Open the
SMART Document Camera
window.
3. Press
Additional Settings
on the
SMART Document Camera
window menu bar, and then select
Start Microscope Mode
.
4. Press
Additional Settings
, and then select
Stop Microscope Mode
when you’re done.
Connecting your document camera to SMART
Document Camera software
To connect to SMART Document Camera software using a wireless connection
2. Launch SMART Document Camera software.
3. Select the
SMART
menu on the top left corner and select
Options
.
4. Navigate to the
Camera Setting
tab.
5. Select
My WirelessCam
from
Choose type of Wireless Camera
.
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6. Select the
IP
button.
7. Enter your IP information and select
OK
.
IMPORTANT
Ensure your computer is connected to the same WiFi network (SSID) as the document camera.
8. Select the
OK
button to apply the updates.
9. Place the object you want to display under the camera.
For more information on network recommendations see
Connecting to a wireless network
To connect to SMART Document Camera software using a wired connection
1. Connect your document camera to your computer using the provided USB cable.
2. Power on the document camera.
3. Launch SMART Document Camera software.
4. Place the object you want to display under the camera.
Navigating SMART Document Camera software’s
Viewer menu options
Once your document camera is connected to SMART Document Camera software you can easily capture and adjust images.
The following options are available in the
SMART Document Camera Viewer
window.
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Option
Camera Control
Annotation
Recording
Description
l l
Pause
Auto focus l
Auto adjust l
Zoom in l
Zoom out l
Zoom reset l
Rotate right l
Rotate left l
Image adjustments o
Brightness o o
Contrast
White balance o o o o o
Manual focus
Exposure
Straighten image
Color effect
Mode l
Select l
Freehand l
Highlighter l
Line l
Text l
Shape l l
Eraser
Clear all l
Colors l
Line style l
Undo l
Redo l
Record l
Pause l
Mute l
Slow motion mode
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Option
Capture
Widget Mode
Description
l l
Capture
HD capture l l
Area capture
Continuous capture l
Camera control l
Record l l
Capture
Camera capture
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Chapter 7
Troubleshooting
This chapter provides troubleshooting information for your document camera.
NOTE
These procedures vary depending on your Windows operating system and your system preferences.
Resolving general issues
Issue
The presentation screen is dark and unreadable
Solutions
l l l l
Turn on Auto Image in your document camera’s OSD menu
(
Menu > IMAGE > Advanced > Auto Image
) to adjust the image brightness.
Reset your document camera to its default settings (
Menu >
SYSTEM > Default > Yes > Enter
).
Make sure there’s enough light in the room, or turn on the overhead light on your document camera.
Adjust the brightness and contrast levels manually in the document camera’s OSD menu, or use the buttons on the control panel or remote control.
NOTE
Ensure the display settings are not adjusted from the default settings.
l
If you are using a projector, check the bulb.
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Issue
The SD/SDHC card does not play videos properly.
Your document camera has an issue not described above.
Solutions
Format the SD/SDHC card using the document camera’s OSD menu (
Menu > SETTING > Format > SD CARD
).
CAUTION
This erases all the data on the SD/SDHC.
Restart the document camera using the power button on the control panel or remote control.
Resolving image issues
Issue
No camera image displays while in Camera mode.
No computer image displays while in Computer
Pass-Through mode.
Solutions
l
Ensure your document camera is turned on.
l
Check all cable connections.
l l
Check the TV/RGB switch on the right-side connection panel of your document camera and set it to the type of display device you have.
Reset the output resolution by using a pen tip or other small object to press the resolution reset button on the left panel of the document camera.
l
Ensure your document camera is turned on.
l l
Ensure the your computer is working by plugging it directly into the display.
Check all cable connections.
l l l
Check the cable connections from the computer HDMI output to the HDMI input of your document camera.
Ensure your document camera is in Computer Pass-Through mode.
On some computers, you can press FN+F5 repeatedly to toggle between display modes and the computer images on the presentation screen.
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Issue
No image appears when you press the PLAYBACK button.
The image on the presentation screen is distorted or blurry.
Solutions
l l
Insert an SD/SDHC card with stored images or capture an image to the internal memory.
Disconnect the USB cable.
NOTE
Images need to be stored in the available memory location in order to enter Playback mode.
l l l
Reset your document camera to its default settings (
Menu >
SYSTEMS > Default > Yes
).
Adjust the brightness and contrast manually to reduce the distortion.
Press the auto focus button on the control panel or remote control to adjust the image.
Resolving software issues
Issue
SMART Notebook software or SMART Document
Camera software doesn’t detect your document camera.
Solutions
l
Ensure your USB cable is connected.
NOTE
If you are not directly connected through a single USB cable, use a shorter direct connection.
l l l
Ensure your software is up-to-date.
Ensure the USB cable and the computer USB receptacle are working properly.
Ensure the USB to PC setting is set to
CAMERA
in the document camera’s OSD menu.
Resolving recording issues
Issue
You’re unable to record a video (the red recording light doesn’t turn on).
Solutions
l
Ensure the SD/SDHC card is installed.
l
Disconnect the USB cable (the document camera doesn’t record video while being used as a USB camera).
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Issue
The document camera stops responding during video recording.
Solutions
Format the SD/SDHC card or USB drive using the document camera’s OSD menu (
Menu > SETTING > Format > SD CARD
).
CAUTION
This erases all the data on the SD/SDHC.
Resolving connection issues
Issue
The WiFi connection shows
None on the OSD menu.
Solutions
l l
Ensure the WiFi dongle is inserted into the document camera.
Ensure the WiFi router is operating.
l
Rescan for the WiFi signal (
Menu > WiFi > Advanced > Rescan
).
The document camera is connected to my computer but I cannot see the live image in the
SMART
Document Camera Viewer
window.
The SMART Document
Camera software detects and displays the IP address but is unable to detect your document camera on the
Options
page.
l
Ensure the WiFi LED indicator on the document camera control panel is off.
l
If the WiFi LED indicator is on, press the button on the control panel to turn it off. Then reopen the document camera software.
l l
Ensure your computer is connected to the same WiFi network
(SSID) as the document camera.
If your computer and document camera are not connected to the same network rescan and connect the document camera.
(
SMART > Options > Camera Setting > IP
).
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Appendix A:
Appendix A
Hardware environmental compliance
SMART Technologies supports global efforts to ensure that electronic equipment is manufactured, sold, and disposed of in a safe and environmentally friendly manner.
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment regulations (WEEE and
Battery Directive)
Waste electrical and electronic equipment and batteries contain substances that can be harmful to the environment and to human health. Products should be disposed of in the appropriate recycling stream and not as regular waste.
Batteries
The SMART Document Camera 550 contains rechargeable lithium batteries. The remote contains two AAA batteries. Recycle or dispose of batteries properly.
See smarttech.com/compliance for more information.
Hazardous Materials Table
In accordance with the previsions of SJ/T 11364, visit smarttech.com/compliance for this product's hazardous material table.
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