Chapter 1 Welcome
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With Object Awareness
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, the display responds automatically to the tool or object you’re using, whether
it’s a pen, finger, or palm.
For more information, see
Writing, drawing, and erasing
on page24.
Audio
The display includes two 20 W integrated speakers.
Network connectivity
The display requires a network and internet connection for downloading software and firmware
updates. Some applications also require a network and internet connection (for example, the web
browser).
The display requires a network and internet connection for downloading software and firmware
updates.
You can connect the display to a network using Wi-Fi or an Ethernet cable.
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The Wi-Fi module supports both 2.4 and 5 GHz bands.
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The two RJ45 jacks allow you to connect the display and an external device, such as a computer, to
an Ethernet network.
See the
SMARTBoard GX (V2) series interactive displays installation and maintenance guide
(smarttech.com/kb/171861).
Front connector panel
The front connector panel includes connectors for USB peripherals and a computer or other input.
For more information, see
Connecting room computers and guest laptops
on page91 and
Connecting
USB drives, peripherals, and other devices
on page103.
Room computers and guest laptops
You can connect room computers and guest laptops to the display and view and interact with them.
The display comes with SMART software that you can install on connected computers to take full
advantage of the display’s features.
For more information, see
Connecting room computers and guest laptops
on page91.
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When connected to a computer with SMART Product Drivers