Most of the reference guides are in PDF format which require Adobe Acrobat Reader to view.

The Basics (PDF 59 KB)
Learn how to orient the interactive whiteboard, control applications and write, erase and save notes using a SMART Board interactive whiteboard.

Hardware Basics for Front-Projection SMART Board™ Interactive Whiteboards (PDF 47 KB)
Learn about basic hardware components, such as the SMART Pen Tray and the Ready Light, for a better understanding about how your SMART Board interactive whiteboard works.

Hardware Basics for Rear Projection SMART Board™ Interactive Whiteboards (PDF 61 KB)
Learn about basic hardware components for Rear Projection SMART Board interactive whiteboards, such as the SMART Pen Tray and Pen Tray buttons, for a better understanding about how your SMART Board interactive whiteboard works.

Hardware Basics for the SMART Board for Flat-Panel Displays Interactive Whiteboards (PDF 57 KB)
Learn about the basic hardware components for the SMART Board for Flat-Panel Displays interactive whiteboard such as the display control strip and SMART Pen Tray.

Orienting the SMART Board Interactive Whiteboard (PDF 159 KB)
Learn how and when to orient your SMART Board interactive whiteboard.

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Using Microsoft Office Applications with SMART Board Software (PDF 43 KB)
Use Microsoft® Word, Excel® and PowerPoint® software with your SMART brand product.

What’s New in SMART Board Software 9.5 (PDF 152 KB)
Access and use the tools in Notebook software's toolbars.

Notebook Software Toolbars (PDF 80 KB)
Access and use the tools in Notebook software's toolbars.

Working with Notebook Gallery Collections (PDF 154 KB)
Create rich graphic content with Notebook Gallery collections.

Collecting and Sharing Content with Notebook Software (PDF 145 KB)
Quickly import and export content with Notebook software.

SMART Board Tools (PDF 163 KB)
Learn how to access and use the SMART Board tools to help you operate your interactive whiteboard most effectively.

The Floating Tools Toolbar (PDF 80 KB)
Access, use and customize the Floating Tools toolbar.

SMART Board Start Center (PDF 78 KB)
Access the most frequently used features in SMART Board Tools in just one click.

Using Microsoft® Visio® software with SMART Board software (PDF 38 KB)
Microsoft Visio software is one of the many Ink Aware applications recognized by SMART Board™ software.

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SMART Board Interactive Whiteboard Basics (PDF 294 KB)
Using a SMART Board interactive whiteboard is as simple as learning to touch, write and save. When you’ve completed this exercise, you’ll be able to orient your SMART Board, use your finger as a mouse, use the On-Screen Keyboard and pens in the SMART Pen Tray, and capture and save your notes into Notebook Software.

Notebook Software in the Classroom (PDF 251 KB)
In this exercise, you'll learn how to create a lesson with Notebook software. You will learn how to use page templates and content from the Gallery collections to produce interactive lessons you can reuse every time you teach the same unit.

Notebook Software in the Office (PDF 241 KB)
Learn how to use Notebook software to make a meeting template and interactive diagrams that you can use during presentations.

Using Microsoft Word in the Classroom on a SMART Board Interactive Whiteboard (PDF 160 KB)
Use Microsoft Word to discuss quizzes and tests with your whole class. Learn how to convert handwriting to text or save your notes directly into your document as an image.

Using Microsoft Excel in the Office on a SMART Board Interactive Whiteboard (PDF 191 KB)
Use Microsoft Excel with the SMART Board interactive whiteboard during a meeting. Make changes to your documents as a group by converting handwriting into text and importing this directly into any selected cell.

Using Microsoft PowerPoint Software on a SMART Board Interactive Whiteboard (PDF 671)
When you use PowerPoint software on a SMART Board interactive whiteboard, you can focus the attention of your audience by making notes to clarify your point or to record feedback during your presentation. In this exercise, you'll learn how to use your finger as a mouse, navigate through a slide show, emphasize key points, and record and save notes in PowerPoint software.

NOTE: This exercise requires a PowerPoint presentation. You can use your own presentation or our sample PowerPoint file. If this file opens in your Web browser, save it under a new name and open it in PowerPoint software. SamplePresentation.ppt (PPT 488 KB)

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SMART Ideas Concept-Mapping Software Basics (PDF 55 KB)

SMART Ideas Menus and Toolbars (PDF 81 KB)

SynchronEyes Software - Using it for the First Time (PDF 192 KB)

SynchronEyes Software - Monitoring Student Computers (PDF 131 KB)

SynchronEyes Software - Controlling Student Computers (PDF 151 KB)

SynchronEyes Software - Quiz View (PDF 122 KB)

SynchronEyes Software Toolbars (PDF 122 KB)

Bridgit Conferencing Software – Basics (PDF 366 KB)

Bridgit Conferencing Software – Special Features (PDF 376 KB)

LinQ Software (PDF 144 KB)

Number Cruncher Software (PDF 165 KB)

Speller Software (PDF 244 KB)

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Sympodium ID250 (PDF 257 KB)

Sympodium IC150 (PDF 75 KB)

Sympodium ID350 and ID370 (PDF 49 KB)

Sympodium DT 770 (PDF 56 KB)

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Getting Started with the AirLiner Wireless Slate (PDF 101 KB)

Connecting and Customizing Multiple AirLiner Wireless Slates (PDF 157 KB)

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If a Quick Reference Guide above does not apply to the version of SMART Board software you are currently using, please e-mail training@smarttech.com. We will be happy to e-mail you a Quick Reference Guide that relates to the software you are running, if one is available.

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