Getting+Started

Welcome Page _____
 * GETTING STARTED**

__When you launch the Smartboard software the Welcome Page will appear.__ __You can also get to it by clicking the blue Smartboard icon in the MS Notification Area.__

__The Welcome Page is an easy to use menu for accessing all areas of the Smartboard Software.__



**GETTING STARTED** Orienting the Smartboard _ Your finger is your mouse when using a Smartboard. In order to maintain accuracy you need to “ORIENT” your Smartboard. There are two ways to get to the “Orient Page.” OR To Orient: Press the yellow dot inside each red X Remember: Smartboard calibrates when you **RELEASE** your touch, so slide your finger over to the right spot. To Change Orientation levels: Press the blue Smartboard icon in the notification area, then select **Control Panel > SMART Hardware settings > Orientation Alignment Settings** and choose the precision level you want. Using the Pens -Overview Digital Ink Layer ___ A good resource when you are using interactive websites or other existing resources online When you pick up a pen tool from the Smartboard two things happen: You now have the ability to write on an invisible layer over whatever you have on the screen. You also have the ability to save anything you write The Digital Ink layer will remain active until all tools are replaced in the pen tray and you touch the board. At that point a menu will pop up and you will choose to either: If you accidentally clear your writing, you can click on the “Undo Button” to restore your work.
 * 1) From the **Welcome Page, click on “Orient.”**
 * 1) Press and hold the **“keyboard button” __AND__ the “right click button”** on the Smartboard’s Pen Tray at the same time.
 * a border appears around your desktop
 * a floating toolbar appears
 * Save Ink – save an image of the screen
 * Clear Ink – clear the writing, but keep the Digital Ink Layer
 * Close Ink Layer – clear the writing and close the Digital Ink Layer