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CHAPTER 4
SETTING UP YOUR INTERACTIVE FLAT PANEL AND ROOM COMPUTER

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Installing SMART software

To take full advantage of your interactive flat panel’s features, you must download and install

SMART software on your room computer.

Downloading and installing SMART software

To download and install SMART software

1. Go to

smarttech.com/downloads

.

2. Scroll to the

SMART Meeting Pro software

section.

3. Click Choose a version, and then select the most recent version.

4. Click Download.

5. Follow the on-screen instructions to save the installer to a temporary location.

6. Double-click the installer.

7. Follow the on-screen instructions to install SMART software.

Deploying SMART software to multiple computers

You may need to deploy SMART software to multiple computers in the following situations:

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Your organization has multiple interactive flat panels, each with its own room computer.

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You want to deploy SMART software to users’ laptops so that they can use their laptops with

your interactive flat panel.

To deploy SMART software to multiple computers, refer to the appropriate system administrator’s

guide (see

Installation instructions

on page 10).

Running the connection wizard

After turning on your interactive flat panel and room computer for the first time and installing

SMART software, run the connection wizard to calibrate and orient the interactive flat panel.

To run the connection wizard

1. Press the Help button on the color select module.

The

Help and Support for Your SMART Board Interactive Whiteboard

window appears.

Summary of Contents for board 8000i-G4 series

Page 1: ...SMART Board 8000i G4 series interactive flat panels SETUP AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE FOR MODELS 8070i G4 SMP AND 8084i G4 SMP...

Page 2: ...urchased DivX Video on Demand VOD movies To obtain your registration code locate the DivX VOD section in your device setup menu Go to vod divx com for more information on how to complete your registra...

Page 3: ...roduct are properly bundled and marked to avoid a trip hazard l Do not insert objects inside the cabinet ventilation holes because they could touch dangerous voltage points and cause electric shock fi...

Page 4: ...panel o The interactive flat panel is dropped o Structural damage such as cracking occurs o The interactive flat panel behaves unexpectedly when you follow operating instructions CAUTION l Do not inst...

Page 5: ...re installing your SMART product l You must connect the USB cable that came with your SMART Board interactive flat panel to a computer that has a USB compliant interface and that bears the USB logo I...

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Page 7: ...B receptacles 24 Chapter 4 Setting up your interactive flat panel and room computer 27 Turning on your interactive flat panel and room computer for the first time 27 Installing SMART software 28 Runni...

Page 8: ...resence detection issues 62 Resolving issues using the SMART Connection Wizard 64 Resolving issues using SMART Board Diagnostics 64 Appendix A Using the on screen display menu 67 Changing settings in...

Page 9: ...reflective tape channel 5 Presence detection sensors 5 Speakers 6 Pens and eraser 6 Color select module 6 Front control panel 7 Remote control 8 I O extension module 8 Differences between models 8 Ab...

Page 10: ...meet with others create new documents or edit existing ones visit websites play and manipulate videos and so on by touching the interactive surface You can also write over any application in digital...

Page 11: ...MART Ink SMART Ink enables you to write and draw in digital ink over open applications files folders websites and any other open window on your computer When you write outside the open windows on your...

Page 12: ...cameras and reflective tape channel 3 Presence detection sensor 2 4 Speakers 5 Pen 2 6 Eraser 7 Color select module 8 Front control panel 9 Remote control NOTE Components not pictured include the I O...

Page 13: ...ctive tape dry l Do not remove or damage the reflective tape IMPORTANT l Do not attach items such as adhesive notes to the screen because they will interfere with the DViT cameras l Do not place anyth...

Page 14: ...ing external speakers on page 24 Pens and eraser Your interactive flat panel comes with two pens and an eraser The bottom bezel of the interactive flat panel includes magnetic holders for the pens and...

Page 15: ...r No Name 1 Volume control 2 Mute button 3 Input Select button 4 Power Standby button power light 5 Status light 6 Remote control sensor IMPORTANT l If there is a film over the front control panel rem...

Page 16: ...and more For more information on the remote control see Using the remote control on page 38 I O extension module The I O extension module is a module that you can install in the OPS slot located on t...

Page 17: ...nor differences between models are noted throughout this guide l Sections in this guide that are relevant to specific models are flagged with the icons defined in the previous table About this guide T...

Page 18: ...aintenance Model Specifications 8070i G4 SMP smarttech com kb 170502 8084i G4 SMP smarttech com kb 170451 Installation instructions Your interactive flat panel comes with installation instructions The...

Page 19: ...r smart phone tablet or other Internet connected mobile device scan the QR code that appears on the home page of the Help with your device s camera 3 Use the Help s table of contents or search to brow...

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Page 21: ...s should read this chapter along with the installation instructions included with the interactive flat panel before they mount the interactive flat panel WARNING Improper mounting of your interactive...

Page 22: ...ive flat panel 8070i G4 SMP 8084i G4 SMP WARNING Do not attempt to mount or carry the interactive flat panel using your own strength because it could fall and cause personal injury Attach a lifting de...

Page 23: ...teractive flat panel is still in its packaging or is suspended from a lifting device see Connecting power and devices on page 17 l Before turning on the interactive flat panel for the first time clean...

Page 24: ...interactive flat panel in a recessed area leave at least 4 10 cm of space between the interactive flat panel and the recessed walls to enable ventilation and cooling Choosing a height Consider the gen...

Page 25: ...ation on connecting your interactive flat panel to power computers and other devices In a typical installation you connect your interactive flat panel to a room computer and up to one guest laptop SMA...

Page 26: ...am and table present the connectors on SMART Board 8070i G4 SMP interactive flat panels No Type Details Identifier Top connector panel 1 USB USB 3 0 Type A receptacle 2 Audio out Stereo 3 5 connector...

Page 27: ...n HDMI connector HDMI2 17 Video in DVI D connector DVI 18 Video in VGA connector VGA1 19 Video in VGA connector VGA2 20 Video out VGA connector 21 Video in Composite video receptacle DVD HD 22 Video i...

Page 28: ...3 5 connector 3 DC power 19V DC Molex Micro Fit 2 pin connector Left connector panel 4 USB USB 2 0 Type A receptacle 5 Audio out Stereo 3 5 mm connector 6 DC power 19V DC Molex Micro Fit 2 pin connec...

Page 29: ...B receptacle USB3 24 Video in HDMI connector HDMI1 25 Video in DVI D connector DVI D 26 Video out DVI D connector I O extension module 27 Video in HDMI connector HDMI3 PC 28 USB USB 2 0 Type B recepta...

Page 30: ...ppings to map the USB1 receptacle on the I O extension module to the HDMI1 or HDMI2 connectors on the bottom connector panel see page 81 Connecting cables for laptops You can install cables that enabl...

Page 31: ...d 8084i G4 SMP interactive flat panels You can connect up to two laptops to a SMART Board 8084i G4 SMP interactive flat panel For the first laptop l Connect a USB cable to the USB2 receptacle on the b...

Page 32: ...o by selecting it in the on screen display menu or by pressing the AUDIO INPUT button on the remote control see page 71 l For SMART Board 8084i G4 SMP interactive flat panels video input connectors ar...

Page 33: ...uring the cut out with a Phillips screwdriver Retain the screw and cut out 3 Locate the black jumper on the circuit board inside the panel 4 Pull the black jumper off of the circuit board with pliers...

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Page 35: ...om computer for the first time After connecting your room computer to the interactive flat panel see Connecting the room computer on page 22 and mounting the interactive flat panel see Mounting your i...

Page 36: ...e Deploying SMART software to multiple computers You may need to deploy SMART software to multiple computers in the following situations l Your organization has multiple interactive flat panels each w...

Page 37: ...e SMART Connection Wizard appears 3 Select the interactive flat panel from the list of connected SMART interactive products and then press Next 4 Select Product is being set up for the first time and...

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Page 39: ...teractive flat panel 35 Connecting a guest laptop through a SMART GoWire cable 36 Changing input sources 37 Using the remote control 38 Remote control sensor 38 Remote control buttons 39 SMART Board 8...

Page 40: ...e control Your computer s logon screen or desktop appears on your interactive flat panel IMPORTANT If the power light on the front control panel is off either the interactive flat panel is not plugged...

Page 41: ...ck of the interactive flat panel is turned off To find the main power switch see Connector panels on page 18 To turn off your interactive flat panel 1 Turn off your computer 2 Press the Power Standby...

Page 42: ...s will most often use the interactive flat panel with the room computer you set up in the previous chapter see Setting up your interactive flat panel and room computer on page 27 Using SMART software...

Page 43: ...t laptops to SMART Board 8084i G4 SMP interactive flat panels using the cables you installed see Connecting cables for laptops on page 22 Connecting a guest laptop directly to your interactive flat pa...

Page 44: ...the input source is DVI D TIP Alternatively you can press the Input button on the remote control see Remote control buttons on page 39 Connecting a guest laptop through a SMART GoWire cable If you wan...

Page 45: ...is connected to your interactive flat panel To disconnect a SMART GoWire cable 1 If required save your SMART Meeting Pro software file to your laptop You can save the file as an fcw file NOTE You can...

Page 46: ...ttings If the remote control doesn t respond see Resolving remote control issues on page 62 CAUTION l Do not subject the remote control to strong shock l Keep the remote control away from liquids If i...

Page 47: ...mote control enables you to access on screen menus and to change display and input settings SMART Board 8070i G4 SMP interactive flat panel remote control No Name Description 1 POWER ON Turn on the in...

Page 48: ...ition and clock phase for VGA video inputs only 9 VOL Increase or decrease the audio output level 10 AUDIO INPUT Select the audio input source 11 Input buttons Select a specific video input 12 SLEEP S...

Page 49: ...te control No Name Description 1 POWER Turn on or off the interactive flat panel 2 MONITOR Alternate between different interactive flat panel modes on off and Standby depending on how you configure St...

Page 50: ...creen display menu and then change the value of the selected menu option 10 OK Open a selected menu option in the on screen display menu 11 BACK Return to the previous screen in the on screen display...

Page 51: ...control to navigate the on screen display menu you can use the menu control panel located on the bottom of the interactive flat panel SMART Board 8070i G4 SMP interactive flat panels No Name 1 MENU 2...

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Page 53: ...camera windows and reflective tape 51 Maintaining ventilation 52 Preventing condensation 52 Checking the interactive flat panel installation 53 Removing your interactive flat panel 53 Transporting you...

Page 54: ...SPU you can download updates to SMART software from smarttech com downloads Updating firmware Your interactive flat panel uses firmware on its processor After you update SMART software a new firmware...

Page 55: ...tallation is complete calibrate the interactive flat panel see Calibrating your interactive flat panel below Calibrating your interactive flat panel DViT cameras in the corners of the interactive flat...

Page 56: ...ration or orientation touch might not respond 6 Press the red target with the tip of an interactive flat panel pen Hold the tip at the center of the target until the target turns green and then lift t...

Page 57: ...requires two 1 5V AAA batteries WARNING To reduce the risk associated with leaking batteries l use only AAA type batteries l do not mix used and new batteries l orient the battery s plus and minus te...

Page 58: ...the screen If dry erase markers are used on the screen remove the ink as soon as possible with a lint free non abrasive cloth l Do not rub the screen with a dense or rough material l Do not apply pre...

Page 59: ...pected regularly for dust and should be cleaned if any obvious dust buildup has occurred CAUTION l Do not use compressed air to clean the DViT camera windows or borders l Do not use water chemicals or...

Page 60: ...Avoid setting up or using the interactive flat panel in an area with excessive levels of dust humidity or smoke Preventing condensation The interactive flat panel screen contains layers of glass that...

Page 61: ...tive flat panel by connecting a rope or wire to the handles on the back The interactive flat panel can fall and cause personal injury and product damage IMPORTANT Follow the instructions included with...

Page 62: ...g as possible This packaging was designed with optimal shock and vibration protection If your original packaging isn t available you can purchase the same packaging directly from your authorized SMART...

Page 63: ...ovides you with the information necessary to solve simple issues that can occur with your interactive flat panel If issues persist or aren t covered in this chapter contact SMART Support smarttech com...

Page 64: ...is off Turn on the computer The computer isn t connected to the interactive flat panel Connect the computer to your interactive flat panelwith the required cables see page 22 The interactive flat pane...

Page 65: ...8070i G4 SMP interactive flat panels is 1920 1080 at 60 Hz If the computer can t support this resolution consider one of the following 16 9 resolutions as an alternative o 1600 900 o 1366 768 o 1280...

Page 66: ...ould provide a pixel perfect image for the interactive flat panel You have a poor quality video cable 1 Replace the video cable with a better quality video cable 2 Press AUTO SETUP on SMART Board 8070...

Page 67: ...d 8084i G4 SMP interactive flat panels on the remote control The computer s video display card is defective Connect a different computer to the interactive flat panel If this improves the image qualit...

Page 68: ...Product Drivers isn t installed l Download and install SMART Product Drivers from smarttech com downloads l Connect the computer or laptop to the interactive flat panelwith a SMART GoWire cable see p...

Page 69: ...stroke Use consistent pressure while drawing digitalink Bright lights are interfering with the DViT cameras Close blinds or shades or dim allhalogen lights and LEDs The DViT cameras require calibratio...

Page 70: ...ect the correct audio input see page 71 for SMART Board 8070i G4 SMP interactive flat panels or page 78 for SMART Board 8084i G4 SMP interactive flat panels Resolving remote control issues The remote...

Page 71: ...ractive flat panelis turning on after it has been turned off The re enable time is too short for you to exit the room before the sensors start detecting motion again Increase the re enable time see pa...

Page 72: ...l and then press Next 4 Select the option that best describes the issue you re encountering and follow the on screen instructions to troubleshoot the interactive flat panel Resolving issues using SMAR...

Page 73: ...DViT camera view screen appears 5 Click Update to display the four DViT camera views This could take a few moments If one of the DViT camera views remains black the DViT camera is blocked or can t lo...

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Page 75: ...panel see Menu control panel on page 43 Changing settings in the on screen display menu To change settings in the on screen display menu 1 Press the MENU button on the remote control or the menu cont...

Page 76: ...ts the brightness of the image in relation to the background You can modify this option only if you select USER or AMBIENT in PICTURE MODE SHARPNESS 0 100 Sets the image sharpness You can modify this...

Page 77: ...ooms in lux You can modify this option only if you select AMBIENT in PICTURE MODE The value of this menu option can t be less than the value of IN DARKLUX IN DARKLUX 50 950 Shows the illuminance level...

Page 78: ...d video input is VGA LONG CABLE COMP EQUALIZE ON OFF Enables or disables the equalization of the video signalif a long VGA cable is used You can modify this option only if the currently selected video...

Page 79: ...OSDTURN OFF 5 240 Sets the time of inactivity before the on screen display menu turns off in seconds OSDH POSITION 0 100 Sets the horizontalposition of the on screen display menu OSDV POSITION 0 100...

Page 80: ...two way communication and controlof the interactive flat panel SCAN MODE UNDERSCAN OVERSCAN Sets the scanning mode Some video formats might require different modes to display the best image FBC CONTRO...

Page 81: ...FAN CONTROL COOLING FAN ON AUTO Sets the fan to run continuously ON or only when the sensor temperature is greater than optimalsensor temperature AUTO FAN SPEED LOW HIGH Sets the speed of the fan SEN...

Page 82: ...en you select Vivid Standard or Ambient in this option Alternatively you can press the PSM button on the remote control to access this option In Bright 1 100 Sets the image brightness for brightly lit...

Page 83: ...ge tint Color Temp W50 C50 Sets the image color temperature Advanced Control Dynamic Contrast Low Medium High Off Sets the dynamic contrast Dynamic Color Low High Off Sets the dynamic color Clear Whit...

Page 84: ...0 Reduces image blurring You can modify this option only if you select User in TruMotion Picture Reset Yes No Resets alloptions in the Picture Mode menu to their default values Aspect Ratio 16 9 Just...

Page 85: ...you select User Setting in Sound Mode VirtualSurround On Off Enables or disables virtual surround sound Clear Voice II Clear Voice II On Off Enables or disables the Clear Voice II feature Level 3 3 S...

Page 86: ...or disables AUDIO2 The video input you select must be unique for AUDIO2 Audio In 3 HDMI3 PC HDMI1 HDMI2 DPORT DVI D VGA Component Composite Disable Specifies a video input to map to AUDIO3 or disable...

Page 87: ...ely you can press the PSM button on the remote control to access this option OPTION Language Languages Sets the on screen display menu s language ISM Method Normal Color Wash Sets the method for image...

Page 88: ...t Manual in Mode Input5 VGA HDMI1 DVI D Display Port HDMI2 HDMI3 PC Specifies the fifth video input for fail over mode You can modify this option only if you select Manual in Mode DPM Select On Off En...

Page 89: ...D DPORT VGA Disable Sets the video input for the USB2 receptacle or disables the receptacle The video input you select must be unique for USB2 USB 3 HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3 PC DVI D DPORT VGA Disable Sets...

Page 90: ...irmware version number This option only provides information You re unable to modify it SerialNumber N A Shows the interactive flat panel s serialnumber This option only provides information You re un...

Page 91: ...ignating video control settings for a specific video input 87 Identifying the value for a video control setting 87 Assigning a value for a video control setting 88 SMART Board 8070i G4 SMP interactive...

Page 92: ...he room control input on the bottom connector panel 8070i G4 SMP 8084i G4 SMP IMPORTANT Do not use a null modem cable Use only a standard RS 232 cable To connect a computer to multiple interactive fla...

Page 93: ...ress ENTER Baud rate 19200 Data length 8 Parity bit None Stop bit 1 A command prompt appears on the following line NOTE If no message appears or an error message appears the serial interface configura...

Page 94: ...er included a space in the contrast command INCORRECT set con trast 65 invalid cmd set con trast 65 NOTES l Use ASCII formatted commands l Commands aren t case sensitive l Review each entry carefully...

Page 95: ...ber In the example below the user wants to decrease the contrast level for the interactive flat panel by 15 set contrast 15 contrast 55 Designating video control settings for a specific video input Wh...

Page 96: ...to identify power state settings Command Response Possible values Standby mode get intpowerstate intpowerstate Value l standby l on l dpms standby l welcome l prox reenable wait l pre standby l pre s...

Page 97: ...I l Video l S_Video l DVD HD l DisplayPort l HDMI1 l HDMI2 l HDMI3 PC Yes get videoinputs videoinputs Value l VGA1 l VGA2 l DVI l Video l S_Video l DVD HD l DisplayPort l HDMI1 l HDMI2 l HDMI3 PC Yes...

Page 98: ...usb1source Value Yes set usb2source Value l VGA1 l VGA2 l DVI l DisplayPort l HDMI1 l HDMI2 l HDMI3 PC l Disabled usb2source Value Yes NOTE You must specify unique values for set ubs1source and set us...

Page 99: ...ode set blacklevel Value l Incrementalvalue l Incrementalvalue l 0 100 blacklevel Value No set brightness Value l Incrementalvalue l Incrementalvalue l 0 100 brightness Value No set brightness Video i...

Page 100: ...Incrementalvalue l 0 100 tint Value No Audio control Use the following commands to identify audio control settings Command Response Possible values Standby mode get audioinput audioinput Value l IN1...

Page 101: ...00 bass Value No set hdmi3 pc_lineout Value l fixed l variable hdmi3 pc_lineout Value No set leftspeaker Value l on l off leftspeaker Value No set lineout Value l fixed l variable lineout Value No set...

Page 102: ...rmpu Value Firmware MPU version number Yes get fwverscr fwverscr Value Firmware Scaler version number Yes get hposition hposition Value Dependent on the video signal No get language language Value l E...

Page 103: ...Value l on l off No get welcometimeout welcometimeout Value 5 30 No get zoom zoom Value 100 300 No Use the following commands to assign system information settings Command Possible values Response St...

Page 104: ...Incrementalvalue l 1 100 monitorid Value No set proximity Value l on l off proximity Value Yes set proximitydetected Value l yes l no proximitydetected Value No set proximityreenable Value 1 10 proxi...

Page 105: ...sible values Response Standby mode set highspeedfan Value l high l normal highspeedfan Value No set fancontrol Value l on l auto fancontrol Value Yes SMART Board 8084i G4 SMP interactive flat panel co...

Page 106: ...Value Yes set powerstate Value l on l standby l off powerstate Value Yes set standbymode Value l normal l eco standbymode Value Yes Source Use the following commands to identify source settings Comman...

Page 107: ...Disable Yes Use the following commands to assign source settings Command Possible values Response Standby mode set input Value l VGA l DVI l Component l Composite l DPort l HDMI1 l HDMI2 l HDMI3 PC l...

Page 108: ...ast Value 0 100 No get displaymode displaymode Value l standard l ambient l vivid l ISF_Expert1 l ISF_Expert2 No get gamma gamma Value l high l medium l low l 1 9 l 2 2 l 2 4 No get hsharpness hsharpn...

Page 109: ...1 l ISF_Expert2 displaymode Value No set gamma Value l high l medium l low l 1 9 l 2 2 l 2 4 gamma Value No set hsharpness Value l Incrementalvalue l Incrementalvalue l 0 50 hsharpness Value No set hs...

Page 110: ...oeq10k Value 10 10 No get audioin1 audioin1 Value l VGA l DVI l Component l Composite l DPort l HDMI1 l HDMI2 l HDMI3 PC l Disable No get audioin2 audioin2 Value l VGA l DVI l Component l Composite l...

Page 111: ...mands to assign audio control settings Command Possible values Response Standby mode set audioeq100 Value l Incrementalvalue l Incrementalvalue l 10 10 audioeq100 Value No set audioeq300 Value l Incre...

Page 112: ...rementalvalue l 0 100 balance Value No set hdmi3 pclineout Value l fixed l variable hdmi3 pclineout Value No set leftspeaker Value l on l off leftspeaker Value No set lineout Value l fixed l variable...

Page 113: ...e get aspectratio aspectratio Value l justscan l 16 9 l 4 3 No get autopoweroff autopoweroff Value 15 240 No get fancontrol fancontrol Value l auto l 25 l 50 l 75 l 100 l off No get fbc fbc Value l on...

Page 114: ...1 100 No get proximity proximity Value l on l off No get proximitydetected proximitydetected Value l yes l no No get proximityreenable proximityreenable Value 1 10 No get readystatebrightness readysta...

Page 115: ...c Value No set fwinfotouch Value User defined value fwinfotouch Value No set fwvericp Value Firmware ICP version number fwvericp Value Yes set hposition Value l Incrementalvalue l Incrementalvalue l R...

Page 116: ...p Value No set upgrademain Value l on l off upgrademain Value No set videomute Value l on l off videomute Value No set vposition Value l Incrementalvalue l Incrementalvalue l Range of values dependent...

Page 117: ...ANEL 109 smarttech com kb 170446 Use the following commands to assign service information settings Command Possible values Response Standby mode set failurelog Value normal failurelog Value No set sta...

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Page 119: ...attery regulations WEEE and Battery Directives Electrical and electronic equipment and batteries contain substances that can be harmful to the environment and to human health The crossed out wheeled b...

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Page 121: ...amera windows 51 presence detection sensors 50 reflective tape 51 screen 50 Clear Voice II 77 color select module 6 color temperature 68 75 90 100 component video 19 20 89 98 composite video 19 20 89...

Page 122: ...extension module about 8 connectors 19 21 identifier 72 106 installation hardware See hardware installation software See software installation installation instructions 10 K keyboard See on screen ke...

Page 123: ...Ink about 3 installing 28 updating 46 using on laptops 35 using on the room computer 34 SMART Meeting Pro PE software 36 SMART Meeting Pro software about 3 installing 28 updating 46 using on laptops...

Page 124: ...ectors 19 21 22 71 73 81 89 98 USB devices connecting 34 disabling the receptacle for 24 V vacuum cleaners 52 ventilation 15 52 VESA mounting plate 14 VGA 19 21 69 73 81 89 98 vibration 54 vibrations...

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