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SMART software and the
Sympodium Smart Board
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The main menu should open at start up; but if it does not open go to Start – Programs - SMART Board Software - SMART Board Tools. This will open this menu on the right bottom of the desktop screen. |
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If you want to save your work, click on File – Save As in the menu bar at the top. |
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If you wish to add items to the floating toolbar, click on Control Panel on the SMART Board menu, then the Floating Tools tab. |
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Click the question mark on your SMART menu for an index with very clear directions.
Screen capture |
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Write over any application and capture both the notes you’ve written and the background. All elements of the screen capture become objects you can move and change. Use the freehand capture function to select an exact outline, regardless of the object’s shape. |
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Edit objects |
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Move or resize objects, lock them in place, change their color, or make them transparent, all by clicking on them. |
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Lock objects |
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Limit students’ ability to change files by controlling their editing rights. Lock an object in place, or lock it so the object can be rotated or moved, but not edited. |
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Move objectsMake, move, copy, paste and clone objects or groups of objects by dragging them from Notebook pages or other software applications. |
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Flip objectsCreate mirror images of objects by flipping them horizontally or vertically. |
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Rotate any objectClick on an object to view its rotation handle, then drag the handle to rotate the object to a new position. |
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Link objectsCreate easy-to-use nonlinear lessons by attaching a hyperlink to an object to link to Web pages, whiteboard pages within the file, attachments or documents on the computer. |
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Show linksDisplay all linked objects on a page by clicking on the Show All Links option in the View menu. |
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Text and drawing |
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Enhanced language supportVersion 9.7 for Windows operating systems is available in 36 languages. |
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Handwriting recognitionWrite notes in digital ink, then turn your handwriting into text. |
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Format textChange fonts and colors, add bullets and change paragraph styles. |
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Special fonts and scientific notationInclude superscript and subscript to your text, or add scientific symbols and notation. |
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Spell checkUse the Spelling Check feature to make sure your spelling is accurate. |
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Tools and drawing stylesChoose from a variety of drawing tools to add connectors, shapes, dotted lines, creative pen styles and more to your drawings. |
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Content Library |
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GalleryChoose from 6,600 learning objects to enhance your lessons, including images, backgrounds, dynamic Adobe Flash, video and audio content. Examples include music -notation sheets, clocks, maps, sports fields, solar systems, a compass, a protractor and a variety of shapes. Now you also have access to an extensive collection of classic artwork from the Bridgeman Art Library. |
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Search Gallery contentUse a keyword search to find learning objects in the Gallery. Your search results are organized by file type, so you can easily select the type of content that best suits your needs. Enter keywords with a pen, On-Screen Keyboard or external keyboard. |
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Standards-correlated lesson activitiesSave time and get ready-made lessons that are already correlated to local learning standards, directly from the Online Resources area in the Gallery or from education.smarttech.com. |
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Online ResourcesAccess country-specific lesson activities, curriculum standards and classroom resources from the Gallery. The Online Resources area is customizable, and the Connect to Team Content feature gives you access to material made available by other teachers on your local network. This feature also allows administrators to add additional online content. |
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Add your own imagesDrag photos, pictures and animated GIF files from other applications, and add your own learning objects to the Gallery. |
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Create images and backgroundsDraw pictures in digital ink and save them to the Gallery to make your own personal collection of artwork that can be used as backgrounds. |
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Create collectionsCustomize learning objects by grouping them into new collections that you name yourself. |
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Video, audio and Flash support |
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Multimedia filesAdd audio, video or Flash to any lesson activity by placing it into your Notebook file, or store in the Gallery for easy access. |
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Flash supportAdd and save Flash files into Notebook pages. You can drag interactivities from the Gallery, or include Flash files from other sources. Several Flash files are optimized to recognize handwriting, so you can also write into these animations. |
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Control videoResize, move and write over video within your Notebook pages, then store it in the Gallery for easy access. Find video content from CellsAlive, Espresso Education and more. |
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Play any audio filesUse any type of audio recordings on your SMART Board interactive whiteboard. Play MP3 files in Notebook software, or attach them directly to objects. Find famous speeches, animal sounds, phonics, instruments and more in the Gallery. |
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Sharing information |
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Import and export PowerPoint filesBring existing PowerPoint software content into Notebook software’s more interactive format. Or export your Notebook file to a PowerPoint presentation for users who know this format better (Windows only). |
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Handwriting recognitionWrite notes in digital ink, then turn your handwriting into text. |
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Export filesSave Notebook files in various formats, including .pdf and .html. You can also save individual Notebook pages as separate image files, e.g., .jpeg, .png, .gif, for easy sharing. |
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Print filesPrint from one to six Notebook pages on a single sheet of paper |
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E-mail filesSend files as e-mail attachments from Notebook software. |
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Attach filesAccess additional files directly from Notebook software, including websites, documents or any other file on your network. Click an icon for quick access to the files you need, without having to open new programs or search through folders. |
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SMART Board Tools |
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SpotlightUse the Spotlight to focus on a specific screen area and darken the rest. Customize the size and shape of the Spotlight area, and move it around to highlight the information you need. |
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Screen ShadeConceal and reveal information point by point, dragging the Screen Shade over your Notebook page, desktop or any other software application. |
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MagnifierDrag the Magnifier tool over your desktop to zoom in to a specific area. |
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Floating ToolsSave all the tools you need onto this toolbar for easy access to the features you use most, e.g., Spotlight and Screen Shade (Windows only). |
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On-screen KeyboardSelect the On-screen Keyboard to type text, numbers or symbols into any application directly from the screen surface. Choose from several different keyboard styles to suit your task. You can also resize the keyboards or make them transparent. |
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Video PlayerWrite in digital ink over moving or still video, freeze individual frames, and edit your notes – even streaming video feeds. Work in either SMART Video Player (Windows only) or QuickTime Player (Mac OS operating systems). |
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Page maintained by: Erin Maxey
Page Last Updated: July 30, 2008