Chapter 4
Using and maintaining your interactive whiteboard
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l Make sure that you don’t look directly into the projector’s light beam. Keep your back to the class
when you write over a projected image. Step to the side of your interactive whiteboard before you
turn to face the class.
l Instruct your students not to touch the projector because it can become extremely hot during normal
operation.
l Don’t use a chair to increase a student’s reach. If your students are unable to reach the top of the
interactive whiteboard, lower it. You might need to remount a wall-mounted unit at a lower position. If
your interactive whiteboard is mounted on a floor stand, lower it with the help of another adult.
l Instruct your students not to run in the vicinity of a SMART Board interactive whiteboard floor stand
because they might trip over the floor stand’s feet.
Preventing damage to your interactive whiteboard
Although your SMART Board interactive whiteboard’s surface is very durable, take the following
precautions to prevent damage to the interactive screen and other components.
l Don’t use sharp or pointed objects, such as ballpoint pens or pointers, as writing tools.
l Don’t use abrasive erasers or harsh chemicals when cleaning your product.
l Don’t leave adhesive tape on the writing surface for extended periods. Lifting the tape might remove
the coating that provides your product’s dry-erase capability.
l Don’t set up and use your interactive whiteboard in an area with excessive levels of dust, humidity or
smoke.
Keeping the writing surface clean
IMPORTANT
l Before you clean your interactive whiteboard, turn off or disconnect your computer so that you don’t
scramble the desktop icons or inadvertently activate applications when you wipe the screen.
l To view dirt or streaks more easily, set your projector to standby (lamp off) mode.
With proper care, your SMART Board interactive whiteboard will provide years of trouble-free service.
Follow these tips to keep the screen surface clean:
l Don’t use dry-erase markers, which can be very difficult to remove.
l If dry-erase ink is used, erase it as soon as possible after use. The longer dry-erase ink stays on your
interactive whiteboard’s surface, the more difficult it is to remove.
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