Chapter 1
Welcome
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CAUTION
The accessory slot’s maximum available power is 60 W. The slot is not a limited power source. To reduce
the risk of fire, make sure that accessories connecting to the slot satisfy the fire enclosure requirements of
IEC 62368-1.
Front control panel
The front control panel contains buttons for turning the display on and off, controlling the volume, freezing
and unfreezing the screen, and showing and hiding a screen shade.
For more information about the front control panel, see the SMARTBoard MX and MX Pro series interactive
displays user guide (smarttech.com/kb/171554).
Front connector panel
The front connector panel includes connectors for USB peripherals and a computer or other input source.
Ambient light sensor
The ambient light sensor is located in the bottom-right corner of the display’s frame.
The ambient light sensor detects the brightness of the room and adjusts the screen’s brightness
accordingly.
You can enable or disable this feature (see Auto Brightness on page79).
Power status light
The power status is located in the bottom-right corner of the display’s frame.
The power status light indicates the display’s status.
Power status light Display status
Red Standby mode
Green Normal operating mode
Remote control and IR sensor
You can use the remote control to turn the display on and off, adjust display settings, and so on.
The IR sensor for the remote control is located in the bottom-right corner of the display’s frame.