SmartCart

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Dr. Joseph Chee, EdD.
Photos by Dave Parsons
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Introduction
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?Return to First Page ?Specific Smart Cart
Components ?Common Troubleshooting ?(Return to
Introduction)

• In 2002, The Navajo Education Technology
  Consortium distributed Smart Carts to
  consortium schools. The package included a
  SMARTBoard, an In Focus Projector, a laptop
  computer, and a cart to be used for presentation
  and component storage. This tutorial introduces
  the components of the NETC Smart Cart.

Use the links provided to explore Smart Cart use
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NETC Smart Cart Components
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• Smart Cart components are as follows
• SB560 60 inch SMARTboard by SMART Technologies,
  Incorporated
• Laptop Computer IBM Thinkpad with Windows XP OR
  Macintosh iBook with OS 9.2
• In Focus LP 500 Projector
• Locking, mobile cart with projector and computer
  stands
• Additionally, a Sony Mavica still camera was sent
  to participating schools along with the Smart
  Cart components

?(Specific Smart Cart Components) ?Common
Troubleshooting ?Return to Introduction
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Common Troubleshooting
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Some questions about Smart Cart use occur more
frequently than others. Herein (on the left at
Continue ) are a few of the common questions
with links to the section of this tutorial where
answers, or at least clues, can be found. When
you finish, click the Go back to Common
Questions prompt on the bottom left side of the
screen to return to the questions. Or click
Introduction at the top of the screen to return
to the first section, then continue with the
tutorial in sequence. In many cases, it is
suggested that you contact your schools
technology support person for assistance. Each
school and district has a different approach, but
all have devised technology support structures to
meet their needs. You can help by learning as
much as you can about the equipment, by
troubleshooting simple problems with connections
and plugs yourself, and by clearly stating the
problem (write down the prompts and error
messages!) when talking to your school technology
person.

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Common Questions
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Why isnt my projector projecting?
How do I focus the projector, and how do I
control distortion?
?Specific Smart Cart Components ?Common
Troubleshooting ?Return to Introduction
Why does my projector have two cords out from the
video cable, and why does my computer keep
finding new hardware?
Why cant I hear any sound?
My laptop has no floppy drive! How do I move
files?
What do I do if the lamp burns out?
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The Projector
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Use the links on the left-hand side to examine
specific setup concepts.
?A look at the projector ?Hooking up the
projector ?Software and USB drivers ?Projector
Settings ?Lamp Replacement ?(Return to The
Projector Page)
InFocus LP 500
InFocus LP 500
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A Look at the Projector
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• The LP500 Projector is a portable device. A handy
  carrying case is provided.
• Looking at the projector, with the lens facing
  forward, you can see that the power cord attaches
  on the left side, and all other attachments are
  in the back of the projector. The next few slides
  illustrate these configurations, as well as
  showing where to focus and how to use
  menu-settings.
• A useful guide to using the LP500 Projector can
  be found at
• http//www.willard.k12.mo.us/co/tech/Document/proj
  ect.pdf

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A Look at the Projector
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Power On Button

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All other attachments
Twist outside ring for image focus
Power cord attachment
Twist inside ring for image size
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A Look at the Projector
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The green button on top of the projector
powers-up the device. It is advisable to turn the
projector on before booting the laptop. Note that
the projector needs warm-up time before it
displays an image. Behind the green button is a
menu-select button, followed by an array of four
buttons that allow you to turn the volume up or
down, select a source device, or put the
projector

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in standby mode. Finally, there are two buttons
that allow you to control distortion caused by
the angle of the projection (keystone). Also see
Projector Settings.
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A Look at the Projector
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Lamp housing (Caution! Hot!)
Single spring-activated front leg for adjusting
angle of projection
The lamp housing is located on the bottom of the
projector. There
?A look at the projector ?Hooking up the
projector ?Software and USB drivers ?Projector
Settings ?Lamp Replacement ?Return to The
Projector Page
are also two adjustable legs One for the angle
of projection and one to control horizontal
alignment.

Button to control spring-activated front leg for
adjusting angle of projection
This concludes A look at the Projector. Use the
links on the top or left side of the viewing area
to continue.
Adjustable (screw-in) back leg for controlling
horizontal alignment
Go back to Common Questions page
Stationary back leg
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Hooking up the Projector
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The projector is not difficult to configure. Hook
the power cord to the port on the left side of
the device and plug the cord into an outlet (do
not turn on until all connections are complete).

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Power cord inserts on the left side of projector
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Hooking up the Projector
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• Hook the DVI-USB cable to the pc 1 port on the
  back of the projector (note how the cable splits
  the two other ends attach to the laptop computer.
  The USB cable adds functionality but is not
  absolutely necessary for operation with a PC).

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Cable splits. Attach blue end (VGA) to computer
use black (USB) only if Project Management and
remote control software are needed
DVI-USB cable to projector
Cable splits
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Hooking up the Projector
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• The video 1 and video 2 ports allow
  additional or alternative device attachment, but
  are unnecessary with computer projection. The
  audio in port allows you to attach a speaker
  wire from the laptop to the projector, amplifying
  the sound output through the projector.

?A look at the projector ?Hooking up the
projector ?Software and USB drivers ?Projector
Settings ?Lamp Replacement ?Return to The
Projector Page
Video 1 and video 2 input ports. No devices
need be attached when using the computer with the
projector.
This concludes Hooking up the Projector. Use
the links on the top or left side of the viewing
area to continue.
Audio in port. Attach appropriate cable to
laptop Audio Out port for sound.
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Software and USB Drivers
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• Your InFocus projector comes with a CD containing
  Project Management software and the USB driver.
  The CD also contains a User Guide. Follow
  directions and prompts on the CD for
  installation.
• The InFocus will work without installing the
  Project Management software and USB driver (see
  ThinkPad Connections in The Laptop section).
• The USB attachment (the second connector on the
  projectors video cable) and the USB drivers are
  only needed for Project Management and remote
  control functions.
• Note that the USB driver provided on the CD is
  outdated. To acquire a new driver, go to
• http//www.infocus.com/service/lp530/usb.asp?site_
  lang1site_region1

?A look at the projector ?Hooking up the
projector ? (Software and USB drivers) ?Projector
Settings ?Lamp Replacement ?Return to The
Projector Page
Go back to Common Questions page
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Projector Settings
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• The Menu button on the projector displays a list
  of options shown at right. Use the
  Volume-Source-Standby cluster of buttons to
  toggle through the choices, and press the Menu
  button again to select an item.
• The Advanced selection displays a Low Power
  option that should be used to preserve lamp life.

?A look at the projector ?Hooking up the
projector ?Software and USB drivers ?(Projector
Settings) ?Lamp Replacement ?Return to The
Projector Page

• The Keystone buttons on the projector allow you
  to correct distortion caused by tilting the unit.
  The Keystone display is shown below.

Go back to Common Questions page
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Lamp Replacement
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• Lamps can be expensive, and have limited
  warrantees. Plan ahead for lamp replacement.
• The lamp is replaced through the bottom of the
  projector. Make sure the projector is unplugged
  and has cooled down. After the panel is removed,
  you will need to loosen two anchor screws to lift
  out the lamp. Replace it with the new lamp,
  tighten the screws, clip the lamps wire handle
  in place and replace the cover!
• To preserve lamp life, always allow the unit to
  cool down (fan running) before unplugging!

?A look at the projector ?Hooking up the
projector ?Software and USB drivers ?Projector
Settings ?(Lamp Replacement) ?Return to The
Projector Page
Go back to Common Questions page
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The SMARTboard
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• Detailed coverage of SMARTboard usage can be
  found at http//nettrain1.unm.edu/tools/ETIP/onlin
  e/smartboard.asp. The following material covers
  setup and troubleshooting concerns.
• SMARTboard software must be installed on the
  laptop computer in order for the SMARTboard
  interface to work. A CD was included with the
  SMARTboard materials. Follow the directions that
  came with the CD to load the SMARTboard software.

?SMARTboard Mount ?SMARTboard Cable ?SMARTboard
Troubleshooting ?(Return to SMARTboard
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SMARTboard Mount
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The SMARTboard is light enough to be lifted by
one person. For safety, however, two people
should work together when mounting the
board. The board comes with a long hanging
bracket that can be screwed into the wall. The
board itself has a matching, pre-mounted bracket.
Simply hang the board on the wall bracket and
plug in the serial cable!
?(SMARTboard Mount) ?SMARTboard Cable ?SMARTboard
Troubleshooting ?Return to SMARTboard Introduction
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SMARTboard Cable
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• The SMARTboard is hooked to a desktop computer
  with a standard 9-pin serial cable. The laptops
  provided do not have standard serial ports, so an
  adapter cable is needed. The Smart Cart
  SMARTboard should have come with a serial-to-USB
  adapter cable, shown at right.

?SMARTboard Mount ?(SMARTboard Cable) ?SMARTboard
Troubleshooting ?Return to SMARTboard Introduction
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SMARTboard Troubleshooting
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• SMARTboard interface problems are generally
  solved by the SMARTboard software itself. You
  will know about problems from the ready light
  on the SMARTboard housing.
• The ready light light in the lower right corner
  of the board starts as red. If the computer finds
  the SMARTboard, the light will turn green.
• If the computer cannot find the board, the light
  will remain red and the computer will display
  effective troubleshooting prompts. If the prompts
  do not appear automatically, launch the
  SMARTboard controls.

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SMARTboard Troubleshooting
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• If the prompts do not help resolve the conflict,
  first try rebooting, then try reloading the
  SMARTboard software. If the conflict still
  persists, the problem might be with the USB
  configuration itself. Contact your technology
  support person for additional help.
• If the computer is running but the SMARTboard
  light is not on at all, the SMARTboard is not
  connected to the computer, and you need to check
  the cable.

?SMARTboard Mount ?SMARTboard Cable ?SMARTboard
Troubleshooting ?Return to SMARTboard Introduction
SMARTboard Control Panel prompts
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The Laptop
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• Participating schools received one of two laptop
  computers
• An IBM ThinkPad, or
• An Apple-Macintosh iBook
• Click on the left-side links to view information
  about each computer.

? IBM Thinkpad ? Apple iBook
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IBM ThinkPad
Introduction
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?(ThinkPad Introduction) ?ThinkPad
Ports ?ThinkPad Connections ?Microsoft XP
OS ?Troubleshoot Projection ?Troubleshoot Sound
?Return to Laptop Page

• The ThinkPad R31-2656 was configured with a
  Celeron 1066 MHz Processor, 120 MB RAM, and a 17
  GB hard drive. An internal CD drive is included,
  but a floppy drive is not. Moving files to other
  computers is therefore done over a network
  connection, through email attachments, with a
  USB-Flash Drive, or via external floppy drives,
  Zip drives, or writable CD drives. Moving files
  off the Apple iBook requires similar external
  configurations.

Go back to Common Questions page
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ThinkPad Ports
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The ThinkPad has a parallel port for connecting a
printer, two USB ports, network and phone
connectors, an external monitor connector, an
S-Video connector (not a mouse port), and audio
jacks for speakers or microphones. The computer
uses an eraser head TrackPoint device.
Attaching a mouse requires a USB-configured mouse
device.
?ThinkPad Introduction ?(ThinkPad
Ports) ?ThinkPad Connections ?Microsoft XP
OS ?Troubleshoot Projection ?Troubleshoot Sound
?Return to Laptop Page
USB port
Network phone line (RJ-45 RJ-11 connectors)
External monitor connector (VGA)
Second USB port
Audio ports
Parallel port
AC power port
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ThinkPad Connections
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• AC Adapter

Since most ports have unique shapes and pin
configurations, connecting devices is easy as
long as you dont force the connectors. Shown
here is the ThinkPad with the AC Adapter attached.
AC Adapter attachment recharges battery or
powers Thinkpad

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ThinkPad Connections
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CAT5 Network cable with RJ-45 connector

• Network Cable

Internet access requires that a network or dial
up cable be attached. A Network cable is shown
in the picture. The port is located next to the
dial-up (modem) port, but requires a different
size connecting clip.

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ThinkPad Connections
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• InFocus Cable

InFocus USB Connection let it dangle!
The InFocus Video Cable connects to the external
monitor (15 pin VGA) port. This split-cable also
features a USB connector. Do not attach the USB
connector unless you need to use remote controls.

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InFocus Video cable, with VGA connector (blue)
and USB attachment branching off. Attach VGA
connector (blue) to appropriate port.
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ThinkPad Connections
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?ThinkPad Introduction ?ThinkPad Ports ?ThinkPad
Connections ?Microsoft XP OS ?Troubleshoot
Projection ?Troubleshoot Sound ?Return to
Laptop Page

• SMARTboard USB Connection and Optional Sound

The SMARTboard Serial Cable with USB adapter can
be connected to the USB port on the left side of
the laptop. An audio cable can connect to the
InFocus Projector through the headphone port, but
is optional.
SMARTboard USB adapter
Optional audio cable (to InFocus Projector)
This concludes ThinkPad Connections. Use the
links on the top or left side of the viewing area
to continue.
Go back to Common Questions page
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The XP Operating System
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?ThinkPad Introduction ?ThinkPad Ports ?ThinkPad
Connections ?(Microsoft XP OS) ?Troubleshoot
Projection ?Troubleshoot Sound ?Return to
Laptop Page

• Because the Windows XP Operating System provides
  many security features, it is advisable to have
  district computer technicians configure the
  ThinkPad. They will need to configure network
  settings at the same time.
• Upon first booting the ThinkPad, you will be
  asked to configure the administrative account and
  to create a general user account. Do not forget
  the administrator log-in name and password!
• It is not advisable to share full administrative
  privileges with general users. You can create
  separate accounts with varying levels of access.
  Be aware, however, that files created in one user
  account will not automatically be available to
  another. Use the Shared Documents folder to
  make files accessible and make sure Use simple
  file sharing (located under Tools, Folder
  Options, View) is checked as active!

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Projection Problems
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Often, projection problems can be avoided by
turning on the projector before booting the
computer. Also note that image projection is not
instantaneous. That said, projection problems can
and do occur.

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After warm-up and boot-up, if the ThinkPad
computers desktop fails to appear, or the image
is projected but does not appear on the monitor,
use the Function (Fn)-F7 key combination to
toggle through monitor, projector, or
monitor-projector display combinations.
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Projection Problems
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?ThinkPad Introduction ?ThinkPad Ports ?ThinkPad
Connections ?Microsoft XP OS ?Troubleshoot
Projection ?Troubleshoot Sound ?Return to
Laptop Page
If the ThinkPad computer displays a large black
frame around the image, you will have to make
changes in the display settings. This generally
involves going to Display Properties,
Settings, Advanced, Monitor, and
de-selecting the Hide modes that this monitor
cannot display checkbox before adjusting the
screen resolution and physical arrangement of the
monitors (back in the Settings window).
However, because improper monitor settings can
cause serious problems, seek additional help with
adjustments in Display Properties.
Go back to Common Questions page
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Sound Problems
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You will get better sound output if you broadcast
through the projector or through speakers.
Connect the appropriate audio cable to the audio
ports on the computer and the projector. If there
is no sound, first check that you used the
correct computer sound port. The port
configurations are the same for sound input and
output devices (usually designed for mini-RCA
jacks), so reversing the cables can be a common
error. Next, check the projector and ThinkPad
volume settings. There are buttons at the top of
the ThinkPad keyboard for volume control and
for mute. Finally, check Windows volume control
(under Programs, Accessories,
Entertainment). If any of the options are
muted, deselect the Mute checkbox. You can also
turn up any volume controls that seem
unnecessarily low.
?ThinkPad Introduction ?ThinkPad Ports ?ThinkPad
Connections ?Microsoft XP OS ?Troubleshoot
Projection ?(Troubleshoot Sound) ?Return to
Laptop Page
Go back to Common Questions page
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Apple-Macintosh iBook
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• The iBook comes with an internal CD drive the CD
  eject button is in the upper right corner of the
  keyboard. All other storage devices must be
  attached externally. The iBook sports two USB
  ports, a FireWire port, and a mini (Apple) VGA
  (external monitor) port. An adapter is needed to
  attach standard VGA (monitor) connectors, such as
  used for the InFocus device, to the iBook.

?(iBook Introduction) ?iBook Ports ?iBook
Connections ?Return to Laptop page
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iBook Ports
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Facing the screen, you will find that the AC
power adapter connects on the right side, near
the CD drive. All other ports are on the left
side of the iBook.
?iBook Introduction ?(iBook Ports) ?iBook
Connections ?Return to Laptop page
Phone cord (RJ-11 connector)
Apple Mini-VGA (external monitor)
Headphone/Speaker
Network Cable (RJ-45 connector)
FireWire
USB (2)
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iBook Connections
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The AC power adapter plugs into a port on the
right side of the iBook all other connections
are on the left. You will need a VGA to Mini-VGA
adapter to connect the projector (do not
substitute the projector USB connector).
AC Power Adapter
InFocus attachments do NOT attach USB
?iBook Introduction ?iBook Ports ?(iBook
Connections) ?Return to Laptop page
VGA to Mini-VGA Adapter
Not shown Network connection, necessary to
access network and the internet, and the optional
audio connection.
SMARTboard USB Adapter DO attach this one!
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The Cart
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• An attractive cart completes the Smart Cart
  collection. The cart requires assembly.
• When assembled, the cart can serve as a
  convenient locking storage area for the interface
  components.

?(Closed Cart) ?Open Cart
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The Cart
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Fully opened, the cart can be used as a
projection stand and lecture podium. Although
dynamic SMARTboard use can render the podium
concept unnecessary, the podium creates a stable
location for laptop control and provides
additional space for notes and other materials.
?Closed Cart ?(Open Cart)
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Additional Resources
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• For support information about IBM ThinkPads, go
  to
• http//www-3.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/
• For support information about the iBook, go to
• http//www.info.apple.com/usen/ibook/
• For information about InFocus projectors, go to
• http//www.infocus.com
• For information about SmartBoards, go to
• http//www.smarttech.com/
• For a SMARTboard tutorial, go to
• http//nettrain1.unm.edu/tools/ETIP/online/smar
  tboard.asp.
• For information about the Windows XP Operating
  System, go to
• http//www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/default.asp
• A very good InFocus tutorial for teachers is
  available at
• www.willard.k12.mo.us/co/tech/Document/project.pdf
  

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