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CHAPTER 5

 – TROUBLESHOOTING

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Image Problems

Display Troubleshooting

If you encounter problems with the SMART Podium ID422w display, refer to the 
following tables; your problem may be described here and you can try the solution 
offered. For additional information about color issues, see the documentation that 
came with your operating system or applications.

General Display Problems

Symptom

Solution

No display. The power LED is off.

• Verify that the AC power cable is 

connected, and that the SMART 
Podium ID422w power switch is turned 
on.

No display. The power LED is lit blue.

• Check the contrast, brightness, and 

backlight controls.

• Adjust as necessary. Or, open the OSD 

menu and select the RESET option.

The power LED is lit orange.

A ‘no signal go to power save’ message 
appears briefly on your display screen.

• Your computer may be in a power 

management mode.

• Touch the pen tip to the display 

screen, move the mouse, or depress 
any key on your keyboard.

• Turn off both your computer and the 

SMART Podium ID422w pen display 
tablet. Check the video cable for bent 
or broken connector pins. Then 
properly connect the video cable and 
turn on the SMART Podium ID422w 
and your computer.

• Verify that the DVI/VGA switch is 

properly set. Restart your computer 
after changing the position of the 
switch.

• Verify that the video card is properly 

installed.

Summary of Contents for Podium ID422w

Page 1: ...Installation and User s Guide SMART Podium ID422w Interactive Pen Display DTU 2231...

Page 2: ...nstructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to...

Page 3: ...re WARNING Do not open or disassemble the interactive pen display You risk electrical shock from the high voltage inside the casing Opening the casing also voids your warranty WARNING Do not let child...

Page 4: ...hol or other solvents to the casing If you use these cleaners you may damage the finish Using such cleaners also voids the warranty CAUTION Use only the power adapter that came with the interactive pe...

Page 5: ...ive Pen Display Don t place sharp or heavy objects on the interactive pen display Don t connect or disconnect the video or power cable if the interactive pen display or your computer is on If you do y...

Page 6: ...densing Don t modify the power cord Handle it carefully and avoid bending it excessively Don t place the power cord in an area where it s likely to be stepped on or pinched by items placed on or again...

Page 7: ...mining the Best Location for the Interactive Pen Display 7 Setting Up Your Work Area 7 Changing the Angle of the Interactive Pen Display 8 Stage 1 Installing the LCD Monitor 8 Stage 2 Cable Installati...

Page 8: ...nd selecting 27 Clicking 27 Windows 27 Double clicking 28 Dragging 28 Using the pen tool buttons 28 Drawing and writing with pressure sensitivity 28 Erasing 28 Using the Pen Tool Buttons 28 Using the...

Page 9: ...Control and Writing Problems 43 A Regulatory Compliance 45 Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 45 Restriction of Certain Hazardous Substances RoHS Directives 46 B Customer Support 47...

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Page 12: ...ol the function of the pen tool You can select from different digital ink colors and an eraser button Use the function buttons to perform a right click and to access specific SMART Board tools such as...

Page 13: ...ing power saving parameters When these power saving functions are in effect the screen display is darker than usual Depending on the specifications and settings of your computer and video card the pow...

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Page 15: ...ange the angle of the interactive pen display page 8 connect the interactive pen display page 8 integrate a monitor or a projector page 12 attach the pen page 12 install SMART Notebook software page 1...

Page 16: ...epending on the capabilities of your video card and operating system you may be able to set up the SMART Podium ID422w as a mirrored extended or independent display Refer to your video card documentat...

Page 17: ...book software and open SMART Board tools You should also keep your computer within 19 1 2 6 0 m of the unit This distance protects against signal degradation that occurs with a longer USB cable The vi...

Page 18: ...ting the cables Stage 1 Installing the LCD Monitor IMPORTANT Do not connect the USB data cable until instructed to do so To install the LCD monitor 1 Turn off your computer CAUTION Never connect or di...

Page 19: ...r on your video card For an Apple mini VGA connector plug the VGA end of the SMART Podium ID422w analog RGB cable into the mini VGA port adapter Then connect the DVI end of the SMART Podium ID422w cab...

Page 20: ...process To activate this color profile for use with the pen display you may need to select the SMART Podium ID422w profile in the system s ColorSync Utility control panel For details see the color man...

Page 21: ...in use for extended periods of time To connect the USB cable 1 If you haven t done so already shut down your computer 2 Connect the supplied USB cable to the USB receptacle on the interactive pen dis...

Page 22: ...ay so the pen is always within reach NOTE When you re not using the pen put it in the storage compartment that s located on the top of the unit To attach the tether to the pen and a SMART Podium ID422...

Page 23: ...ion fitting to any of the four available holes on the back of the interactive pen display Two of these holes are on the left side if you view the interactive pen display from the back The other two ho...

Page 24: ...s NOTE You ll have to use the connected keyboard and mouse because the pen doesn t work until the SMART Board tools are running If SMART Notebook software doesn t recognize the interactive pen display...

Page 25: ...og box labels may vary slightly The basic procedure is described below but the specific steps vary between operating systems Some Mac computers transmit video signals outside the 56 Hz 76 Hz synchroni...

Page 26: ...IZONTAL Adjusts the horizontal position of the OSD menu window TRANSPARENCY Changes the opaqueness of the OSD menu background Menu options include BRIGHTNESS Increases or decreases the image brightnes...

Page 27: ...able or flickering image or horizontal distortion lines PITCH VGA only Changes the display data frequency to match that of your graphics card Use this adjustment when you experience an unstable or fli...

Page 28: ...tive resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels full HD Auto sync The SMART Podium ID422w automatically synchronizes to the incoming signal The auto sync function sets the horizontal and vertical screen positio...

Page 29: ...the screen 1 Press the Menu button on the interactive pen display to open the On Screen Display Menu 2 Press the and buttons to select an option NOTE You can use only the interactive pen display s an...

Page 30: ...ect the Phase option and press the Enter button The Phase screen appears 6 Use the and buttons to make the adjustment pattern show clearly 7 Press the Menu button to exit the On Screen Display Menu NO...

Page 31: ...n page 16 before you orient the screen To orient the screen 1 Windows operating systems Press the SMART Board icon in the system tray and thenpress Orient Mac computers Press and hold the SMART Board...

Page 32: ...ur screws that attach the stand to the interactive pen display To install the interactive pen display on the stand 1 Place the interactive pen display facedown on a flat surface CAUTION Place the inte...

Page 33: ...display with other devices You can easily adapt the interactive pen display to expand the multimedia capabilities of the equipment in the room For example you can integrate your interactive pen displ...

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Page 35: ...he pen as well as how to use the pen tool and function buttons CAUTION Use only the pen that came with the interactive pen display Pens or styluses from other products can damage the protective coatin...

Page 36: ...r hand lightly on the display screen just as if it were a drawing board or sheet of paper You can tilt the pen in any way that feels most comfortable for drawing Pen Components Eraser When equipped an...

Page 37: ...ing and selecting Move the pen slightly above the SMART Podium ID422w display screen to position the screen cursor you do not need to touch the display surface The cursor jumps to the location where y...

Page 38: ...the nuance and inflection of your hand movements enabling you to create natural looking pen and brush strokes within applications that support this feature To draw and write with pressure select a pre...

Page 39: ...r application To create notes press one of the Digital Ink pen tool buttons and write or draw on the screen just as you would write or draw on paper As you do so a stream of digital ink follows the te...

Page 40: ...MART Notebook software online Help If your interactive pen display is connected to a Mac computer you can capture the entire screen For more information see the SMART Notebook software online Help Usi...

Page 41: ...application and lets you enter typed text at the cursor location NOTE You can reconfigure the Keyboard button For details on customizing this button see the SMART Notebook software online Help Floati...

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Page 43: ...nd dust can stick to the screen To clean the screen use an antistatic cloth If necessary slightly moisten the cloth with water Apply only light pressure and avoid making the surface wet CAUTION The sc...

Page 44: ...e sharp or angular as it may damage the screen Replace the tip when you notice it becoming short or angular Replacing the Pen Tip Your interactive pen display comes with five replacement pen tips and...

Page 45: ...ocedures in this chapter If you have tried the suggestions in this guide and still cannot resolve the problem then contact technical support page 47 Checking the Interactive Pen Display s Power The po...

Page 46: ...roken pins in either connector NOTE If you re using a video cable adapter check those connections as well the video card in your computer isn t installed correctly or isn t operating properly the comp...

Page 47: ...face isn t disabled the display is registered in your computer as a USB device you re using the correct pen not one from another display If you touch the pen to the interactive screen and the Status i...

Page 48: ...wer LED is lit blue Check the contrast brightness and backlight controls Adjust as necessary Or open the OSD menu and select the RESET option The power LED is lit orange A no signal go to power save m...

Page 49: ...quency between 50 and 75 Hz If your video card driver supports adjustment of the horizontal frequency make sure it is set to some value between 30 and 80 kHz On a single monitor system you will need t...

Page 50: ...installed and is selected as the profile for use with your operating system and applications Verify that the display is operating at the factory default settings If that is not sufficient then adjust...

Page 51: ...and select the AUTO ADJUST option As necessary adjust pitch and phase and horizontal and vertical position Note that some video cards may not show the display in proper sizing The display ripples or...

Page 52: ...power LED is on If this does not correct the problem see Troubleshooting on page 38 From the GO menu select the UTILITIES folder and launch the SYSTEM PROFILER Select USB from the HARDWARE section of...

Page 53: ...to the SMART Notebook software online Help Inkwell does not work correctly with the pen display There may be a problem with the Inkwell preferences Remove the damaged preference files as follows They...

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Page 55: ...resources for its production It may contain hazardous substances By disposing of electrical and electronic equipment appropriately you lower the impact of these substances upon health and the environm...

Page 56: ...e requirements of the European Union s Restriction of Certain Hazardous Substances RoHS Directive 2002 95 EC as well as the People s Republic of China s Control of Pollution Caused by Electronic Infor...

Page 57: ...ur local reseller before contacting SMART Technical Support Your local reseller can resolve most issues without delay NOTE To locate your local reseller visit www2 smarttech com st en US Where to Buy...

Page 58: ...d Equipment Warranty that shipped with the SMART product at the time of purchase Registration To help us serve you register online at www smarttech com registration Address SMART Technologies 3636 Res...

Page 59: ...ies 48 I inquiries 48 Installing 5 Interactive Screen 1 Cleaning 33 Touching 26 L Limited Equipment Warranty 48 O online support 47 P Pen Tool Buttons 28 Power Indicator 35 R registration 48 Replacing...

Page 60: ...99 00724 00 REV C0 50 INDEX U user s guides 47 Using the Eraser 30 Using the Function Buttons 31 Using the Pen Tool Buttons 28 W warranty 48 WEEE regulations 45...

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Page 62: ...Contact SMART Technologies Toll Free 1 866 518 6791 U S Canada or 1 403 228 5940 99 00724 00 REV C0...

Page 63: ...stallation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try correct the inte...

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