Smart Technologies Slate Ws200 Users Manual

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Teachers and students can use the SMART Slate to control computer

applications and make notes on a SMART Board™ interactive

whiteboard, SMART Podium interactive pen display or any computer-

projected image from anywhere in the classroom. Wireless technology

allows teachers to present from up to 30 feet (9.1 meters) away, and it

allows students to give feedback or solve a problem using the slate from

their desks.

In this lesson you will learn:

• About SMART Slate features

• How to connect the SMART Slate

• How to use the SMART Slate

• How to check the battery charge

icon strip with the tethered pen to change digital ink colors and access

frequently used features.

Power and Status Indicators

The power indicator shows the

current power state and the

charge status of the wireless slate.

• If the power indicator glows green, the battery is fully

charged, or the wireless slate is connected to your computer

with the USB cable

• If the power indicator glows amber or red, the battery

charge is low. Connect the USB cable to your computer to

recharge the wireless slate.

The status indicator shows the wireless connection status of the slate,

and whether the pen is interacting with the display.

• If the status indicator glows pale green, the wireless slate is

connected to your computer

• If the status indicator glows dark green, the pen is

interacting with the workspace

• If the status indicator blinks green, the slate is searching for

your computer

• If the status indicator glows amber, there is no

wireless connection

Tethered Pen

The tethered pen is your mouse. Use the tethered pen on the interactive

workspace to control and manipulate items on your screen, and write

and erase digital ink. Use the pen side switch to perform two

programmable, frequently used functions. Store the pen in the

compartment on top of the wireless slate.

Introduction

Feature Overview

Feature Overview (cont.)

SMART Slate

WS200

Using SMART Slate

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Interactive Workspace

The interactive workspace integrates with your computer and

SMART Board software to create an interactive environment. Control your

computer with the tethered pen and write over any application with

digital ink.

Function Buttons

Three customizable function buttons provide shortcuts to frequently used

SMART Notebook and SMART Board software tools, or convenient access

to the previous or next page in a SMART Notebook le.

Underlay Icon Strip

The printed desktop underlay is located under a thin layer of transparent

lm above the interactive workspace. Lift the transparent lm to insert

a printed desktop underlay image. Press the icons on the customizable

Using SMART Slate

Using the SMART Slate (cont.)

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The SMART Slate uses Bluetooth® wireless technology to communicate

with your computer. The rst time you use the SMART Slate, or if

you accidentally disconnect the slate, you’ll need to establish the

wireless connection.

To establish the wireless connection

1. Slide the power switch on the top-right corner of the

SMART Slate to the ON position, and then press the

Connect button on the underside of the slate. The status

indicator ashes green.

2. Double-click the Bluetooth icon in

the notication area. The My

Bluetooth Places window appears.

3. Click Add a Bluetooth Device.

The Bluetooth Setup Wizard window appears. Click Next.

4. Click SMART Slate WS200, and then click

Next. The Conrmation Required

window appears.

5. Click the Bluetooth Security Code Required

pop-up in the notication

area. The Bluetooth

Security Code Request

window appears.

6. Type 0000, and then click OK

7. Use the SMART Slate pen to press the

Click here: XX button

When the SMART Slate is connected to your computer, the status

indicator on the slate glows pale green and the Bluetooth icon in the

notication area glows green. After you create a connection between

your slate and your computer, your slate automatically connects with your

computer when you turn on the slate.

You can use the SMART Slate to control computer

applications and make notes on the SMART Board interactive whiteboard,

SMART Podium interactive pen display or any computer-projected image,

from anywhere in the classroom. You can customize function and pen

buttons and underlay icon strips to suit your needs, and deliver engaging,

collaborative lessons that are interactive and accessible.

Let’s review what you’ve learned:

• SMART Slate features

• How to connect the SMART Slate

• How to use the SMART Slate

• How to check the battery charge

Connecting the SMART Slate

Using the SMART Slate

The pen is your mouse when you’re using the SMART Slate. To see where

your cursor is on the screen, hover the pen about 1/4” (0.5 cm) above

the workspace. Interact with computer applications by pressing the pen

to the workspace. You can also access additional tools and features using

the icon strip or by pressing one of the three programmable function

buttons on the slate.

It’s easy to start using the SMART Slate:

• To write over the desktop with digital ink, pick up the pen,

select a digital ink color on the icon strip, press and hold the

lower pen button and use the pen to write on the interactive

workspace

• To erase your digital ink notes, press the Eraser tool button

on the icon strip, or use the eraser-end of the pen, and move

the pen in a smooth motion over the interactive workspace

• Release the lower pen button, or press the Cursor button on

the icon strip to return the pen to mouse mode

• To left-click, press the pen to the workspace

• To double-click, quickly tap the interactive workspace twice

in the same location with the pen

• To right-click, press the Right-Click button on the icon strip

or the upper pen button, and then press the pen to the

display. Subsequent pen presses will register as left-clicks.

• Press any of the three customizable function buttons on the

slate to perform the dened action or open the congured

application

• Press an icon strip icon with the pen. The cursor changes to

the tool you select. Touch the pen to the workspace to use

the selected tool.

Checking the Battery Charge

You can check the battery charge in the SMART Notebook control panel.

To check the battery charge

1. Press the SMART Board icon in the notication area

2. Select Control Panel. The SMART Notebook Control

Panel appears.

3. Press SMART Hardware Settings. The battery charge

status appears in the upper-right corner.

Conclusion