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Contents
Chapter 1 Welcome 4
About SMARTInk 4
About other SMART software 4
Other resources 5
Chapter 2 Using SMARTInk 6
Using the dynamic (floating) toolbar 6
Getting started with the SMARTTouch InkingTool 8
Writing, drawing, and erasing 10
Saving and clearing digital ink 21
Converting handwriting to typed text 23
Saving and using favorite tools 24
Using the stamp pad 30
Using presentation tools 33
Turning SMARTInk on or off 37
Chapter 3 Using SMARTInk with MicrosoftOffice 40
Writing and drawing in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint 40
Using SMARTInk during PowerPoint presentations 41
Chapter 4 Writing or drawing in PDF files 44
Using the SMARTInk plugin for AdobeAcrobatReader 44
Using the SMARTInk DocumentViewer for Windows computers 46
Using the SMARTInk DocumentViewer for Maccomputers 50
Chapter 5 Changing SMARTInk settings 53
Changing settings in Windows operating systems 53
Changing settings in Mac operating system software 58
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting 60
Using SMARTInk Settings to troubleshoot 60
Turning on Tablet PC components 61
Troubleshooting the SMARTInk plug-ins for MicrosoftOffice 63
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Chapter 1 Welcome
About SMARTInk 4
About other SMART software 4
SMART Product Drivers 4
SMARTNotebook software 5
SMART MeetingPro software 5
Other resources 5
This guide explains how to use SMARTInk
®
with your SMART interactive product.
About SMARTInk
You can use SMARTInk to write and draw in digital ink over open applications, files, folders, websites
and any other open window on your computer. When you move, resize or minimize a window, the ink
stays with the window.
You can write over each tab in Internet Explorer
®
and Chrome
™
Internet browsers or over a video
without pausing it or interfering with the video’s interactivity. You can highlight content on the screen and
move, copy and paste and erase digital ink notes or convert them to text. You can also capture notes as
an image and save the image in a SMART software file.
When you open Microsoft
®
Word, Excel
®
or PowerPoint
®
in Windows
®
operating systems, you can use
the Microsoft ink tools to write in files.
About other SMART software
SMARTInk and SMART Product Drivers are included with SMARTNotebook
®
collaborative learning
software and SMART MeetingPro
®
software.
SMART Product Drivers
SMART Product Drivers enables your computer to detect input from SMART interactive products.
SMARTInk works with SMART Product Drivers to give you the ability to write on the screen with the
interactive product’s pens using the drawing tools in the SMARTInk floating toolbar.
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SMARTNotebook software
SMARTNotebook software is designed for education users.
Using your SMART interactive product’s pens and the drawing tools in the SMARTInk floating toolbar,
you can write in SMARTNotebook software, and the digital ink becomes part of the SMARTNotebook
file.
SMART MeetingPro software
SMART MeetingPro software is designed for business users.
Using your SMART interactive product’s pens and the drawing tools in the SMARTInk floating toolbar,
you can write in SMART MeetingPro software, and the digital ink becomes part of the SMART
MeetingPro file.
Other resources
For more information about SMARTInk and the other SMART software on your computer, refer to the
support pages on SMART’s website (smarttech.com/support). The support pages include all the
information in this guide. You can view the support pages on your SMART interactive product or on a
mobile device.
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Chapter 2 Using SMARTInk
Using the dynamic (floating) toolbar 6
Getting started with the SMARTTouch InkingTool 8
Writing, drawing, and erasing 10
Saving and clearing digital ink 21
Converting handwriting to typed text 23
Saving and using favorite tools 24
Using the stamp pad 30
Using presentation tools 33
Turning SMARTInk on or off 37
Use SMARTInk to write and draw in digital ink.
Using the dynamic (floating) toolbar
Opening the dynamic (floating) toolbar
Before opening the toolbar, connect your computer to a SMART interactive product and then start
SMART Ink.
SMARTBoard interactive flat panels use PenID
™
. If you pick up a pen, the floating toolbar appears.
The toolbar changes color based on the most-recently picked up pen tool. If you pick up the black pen
first, the toolbar will be black; if you then pick up the red pen, it will change to red.
Note
If the toolbar is currently expanded (i.e. someone has touched the floating toolbar center icon), the Ink
software interprets this behavior as a potential change in pen properties, so even if other pens touch
the board during this time, the center of the toolbar won't be updated.
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Users can choose the colors and other settings for their pens independently.
The procedure for opening the toolbar depends on the type of SMART interactive product you’re using.
Note
You can set the toolbar to appear on screen at all times (see
Chapter 5 Changing SMARTInk settings
on page53).
Viewing the toolbar in full mode
When you first open the toolbar, it appears minimized. To view the toolbar in full mode, tap it.
Notes
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If SMARTNotebook software is installed, buttons for the first four SMARTInk Favorites appear
around the toolbar when it’s minimized. These buttons are called “quick favorites” (see
Saving
and using favorite tools
on page24).
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The options available in full mode depend on the type of SMART interactive product connected to
your computer.
The toolbar minimizes after 10 seconds of non-use. You can also minimize the toolbar at any time by
pressing its center.
Moving and docking the toolbar
If the toolbar is covering content, drag it to a different part of the screen.
You can dock the toolbar to the left or right edge of the screen by dragging it to that edge. You can also
tap the docking button in the top-right corner of the toolbar.
Pinning palettes in the toolbar
When you tap one of the buttons in the toolbar’s circle, the button moves to the top of the circle and a
palette for the button appears. After 10 seconds of non-use, the toolbar minimizes and open palettes
disappear.
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You can pin a palette so that it remains open while you write or draw or complete other tasks. To pin a
palette, tap in its upper-right corner. To unpin the palette, tap in its top-right corner.
Note
If you tap the center of the toolbar, the toolbar minimizes and pinned palettes disappear.
Closing (hiding) the toolbar
Unless the toolbar is set to appear at all times (see
Chapter 5 Changing SMARTInk settings
on page53),
it disappears when you return the pen to its holder. If you pick up the pen later, the toolbar reappears in
the same location.
You can also hide the toolbar in other ways:
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Dock the toolbar, push it off the screen until it disappears, and then tap Close Ink when prompted.
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Tap in the notification area (Windows operating systems) or Mac menu bar (OSX operating
system software) and select Hide Ink Toolbar.
Note
You can also turn off SMARTInk for a specific window or application (see
Turning SMARTInk on or off
on page37).
Getting started with the SMARTTouch InkingTool
SMARTNotebook software required
If your computer is connected to a SMART interactive product that supports touch recognition, you can
use the SMARTTouch InkingTool to write or draw with your finger or an accessibility aid, such as a tennis
ball.
Note
The SMART Touch Inking Tool is available only if SMARTNotebook software is installed.
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Starting the SMARTTouch InkingTool
You can start the SMARTTouch InkingTool in a variety of ways:
Operating system Options
Windows
Select SMARTTouch InkingTool from the Windows Start menu.
Note
This procedure varies depending on the version of the Windows operating
system you’re using and your system preferences.
OSX
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Tap in the Mac menu bar, and then select Show SMART Touch Inking
Tool.
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Open the
SMART Ink Settings
window, tap Toolbar Settings, and then tap
Start SMARTTouch Inking Tool (see
Changing settings in Mac operating
system software
on page58).
Note
If the SMARTTouch InkingTool isn’t available for your SMART interactive product, a message informs
you when you try to open the tool.
Using the SMARTTouch InkingTool
After you start the SMARTTouch InkingTool, its floating toolbar
appears. The SMARTTouch InkingTool toolbar is identical to the
SMARTInk toolbar except that its circle is blue rather than gray (see
Using the dynamic (floating) toolbar
on page6).
The SMARTTouch InkingTool toolbar lets you do everything that you can do with your SMART
interactive product’s pens and erasers, but with your finger or an accessibility aid, such as a tennis ball:
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Write, draw and erase
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Save digital ink in a screen capture
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Convert handwriting to typed text
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Save and use SMARTInk Favorites
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Closing the SMARTTouch InkingTool
You can close the SMARTTouch InkingTool in a number of ways:
Operating system Options
All
Dock the SMARTTouch InkingTool toolbar, push it off the screen until it
disappears, and then tap CloseInk when prompted.
Windows
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Tap in the notification area, and then select HideSMARTTouch
InkingTool.
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Open the
SMART Ink Settings
window, tap Toolbar Settings, and then tap
CloseSMARTTouch InkingTool (see
Changing settings in Windows
operating systems
on page53).
OSX
l
Tap in the Mac menu bar, and then select HideSMARTTouch
InkingTool.
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Open the
SMART Ink Settings
window, tap Toolbar Settings, and then tap
CloseSMARTTouch InkingTool (see
Changing settings in Mac operating
system software
on page58).
Note
You can also turn off the SMARTTouch InkingTool for a specific window or application (see
Turning
SMARTInk on or off
on page37).
Writing, drawing, and erasing
When you write or draw in an application or on the desktop, the digital ink becomes an object that you
can erase, move and otherwise manipulate.
In addition to writing or drawing in various types of digital ink, you can write or draw in disappearing
digital ink and draw spotlights, magnifiers and shapes.
Note
You can write in, draw in, erase and manipulate digital ink when SMARTInk is running (see
Using the
dynamic (floating) toolbar
on page6) and your computer is connected to a SMART interactive
product.
Writing and drawing in digital ink
You can write or draw in most applications and on the desktop.
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Note
If you are writing or drawing in a Microsoft Office application, see
Chapter 3 Using SMARTInk with
MicrosoftOffice
on page40.
To write or draw in digital ink
1. Open SMARTInk’s dynamic (floating) toolbar in full mode (see
Opening the dynamic (floating)
toolbar
on page6).
OR
Open the SMARTTouch InkingTool dynamic toolbar in full mode (see
Starting the SMARTTouch
InkingTool
on page9).
2.
Tap .
3.
Tap , and then select one of the following pens:
Icon Name
Standard pens
Pen
Highlighter
Calligraphic pen
SMARTNotebook pens
1
Crayon
Creative pen
Text pen
1
Paint brush
Note
For information on the magic pen and shape recognition pen, see
Writing and drawing in
disappearing digital ink
on page13,
Drawing spotlights
on page14, and
Drawing magnifiers
on
page15.
1
These pens are available only if SMARTNotebook software is installed.
1
The text pen behaves like the standard pen outside of SMARTNotebook software.
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4. Set the color and line properties for the pen:
Property
Color Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
1
Yes Yes
Line style Yes No No No No No No
Line start Yes No No No No No No
Line end Yes No No No No No No
Thickness Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Transparency Yes No Yes No No Yes No
5. Write or draw in digital ink.
Note
When you write or draw in digital ink on the desktop, the digital ink appears inside a
SMARTInkNote. You can move and close the SMARTInk Note as you would any other window.
Using personal creative pens
If SMARTNotebook software is installed, you can use photographs or other picture files to create
personal creative pens.
To add a personal creative pen
1. Save the Bitmap, GIF, JPEG, PNG or TIFF picture file you want to use for a personal creative pen in a
location you can access from the computer on which SMARTInk is installed.
2. Open SMARTInk’s dynamic (floating) toolbar in full mode (see
Opening the dynamic (floating)
toolbar
on page6).
OR
Open the SMARTTouch InkingTool dynamic toolbar in full mode (see
Starting the SMARTTouch
InkingTool
on page9).
3.
Tap .
4.
Tap , and then select .
1
Presets, rather than color options, are available for the creative pen.
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5.
Tap .
6.
Tap .
The
Open
dialog box appears.
7.
Browse to the picture file you saved in step 1, and then tap Open.
SMARTInk adds a creative pen based on the picture file.
To delete a personal creative pen
1. Open SMARTInk’s dynamic (floating) toolbar in full mode (see
Opening the dynamic (floating)
toolbar
on page6).
OR
Open the SMARTTouch InkingTool dynamic toolbar in full mode (see
Starting the SMARTTouch
InkingTool
on page9).
2.
Tap .
3.
Tap , and then select .
4.
Tap .
5.
Tap and hold the personal creative pen, and then tap Delete.
Writing and drawing in disappearing digital ink
If SMARTNotebook software is installed, you can use the magic pen to write or draw in digital ink that
disappears after a few seconds.
To write or draw in disappearing digital ink
1. Open SMARTInk’s dynamic (floating) toolbar in full mode (see
Opening the dynamic (floating)
toolbar
on page6).
OR
Open the SMARTTouch InkingTool dynamic toolbar in full mode (see
Starting the SMARTTouch
InkingTool
on page9).
2.
Tap .
3.
Tap , and then select .
4. Set the color and line thickness for the magic pen.
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5. Write or draw in digital ink using the magic pen.
The digital ink disappears after a few seconds.
Drawing spotlights
If SMARTNotebook software is installed, you can create a spotlight to highlight content on the screen.
You do this by drawing a circle or oval using the magic pen.
To draw a spotlight
1. Open SMARTInk’s dynamic (floating) toolbar in full mode (see
Opening the dynamic (floating)
toolbar
on page6).
OR
Open the SMARTTouch InkingTool dynamic toolbar in full mode (see
Starting the SMARTTouch
InkingTool
on page9).
2.
Tap .
3.
Tap , and then select .
4. Set the color and line thickness for the magic pen.
5. Draw a circle or oval around the portion of the screen you want to display using the magic pen.
A spotlight appears.
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6. Optionally, press the spotlight’s edge, and then drag outward or inward to make the spotlight larger
or smaller.
7. When you’re done with the spotlight, tap .
Tip
Alternatively, you can open the Spotlight tool from the toolbox (see
Using the Spotlight tool
on
page34).
Drawing magnifiers
If SMARTNotebook software is installed, you can magnify content on the screen by drawing a square
or rectangle with the magic pen.
To draw a magnifier
1. Open SMARTInk’s dynamic (floating) toolbar in full mode (see
Opening the dynamic (floating)
toolbar
on page6).
OR
Open the SMARTTouch InkingTool dynamic toolbar in full mode (see
Starting the SMARTTouch
InkingTool
on page9).
2.
Tap .
3.
Tap , and then select .
4. Set the color and line thickness for the magic pen.
5. Use the magic pen to draw a square or rectangle around the portion of the screen you want to
magnify.
A magnifier appears.
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6. Optionally, do the following:
o
Tap within the magnifier and then drag to move it.
o
Tap the magnifier’s edge, and then drag outward or inward to make the magnifier
largerorsmaller.
o
Drag the slider below the magnifier to zoom in and out.
7. When you’re done with the magnifier, tap .
Tip
Alternatively, you can open the Magnifier tool from the toolbox (see
Using the Magnifier tool
on
page35).
Drawing shapes
If SMARTNotebook software is installed, you can use the shape recognition pen to draw circles, ovals,
squares, rectangles, triangles and arcs. SMARTInk converts your drawings to the appropriate shapes.
Note
In SMARTNotebook software, the shapes are converted to SMARTNotebook software objects. In
other applications and on the desktop, the shapes remain digital ink.
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To draw a shape
1. Open SMARTInk’s dynamic (floating) toolbar in full mode (see
Opening the dynamic (floating)
toolbar
on page6).
OR
Open the SMARTTouch InkingTool dynamic toolbar in full mode (see
Starting the SMARTTouch
InkingTool
on page9).
2.
Tap .
3.
Tap , and then select .
4. Set the color and line thickness for the shape recognition pen.
5. Draw a shape using the shape recognition pen.
If SMARTInk recognizes your drawing as a circle, oval, square, rectangle, triangle or arc, it converts
the drawing to that appropriate shape.
Erasing
The procedure for erasing digital ink depends on the type of SMART interactive product that you’re
using:
Interactive product(s) Procedure
Interactive displays
SMART Board 7000
Move the eraser end of a pen over the digital ink you want to erase.
OR
Move your palm or fist over the digital ink you want to erase.
OR
Move the eraser over the digital ink you want to erase.
SMARTBoard8000i-G5
Move the eraser end of a pen over the digital ink you want to erase.
OR
Move your palm or fist over the digital ink you want to erase.
SMARTBoard8000i-G4
SMARTBoard8000i-G3
Move the eraser over the digital ink you want to erase.
OR
Move your palm or fist over the digital ink you want to erase.
SMARTBoard6000
Move the eraser end of a pen over the digital ink you want to erase.
OR
Move your palm or fist over the digital ink you want to erase.
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Interactive product(s) Procedure
SMARTBoard4000
1.
Open SMARTInk’s dynamic (floating) toolbar in full mode (see
Opening the dynamic (floating) toolbar
on page6).
OR
Open the SMARTTouch InkingTool dynamic toolbar in full mode (see
Starting the SMARTTouch InkingTool
on page9).
2.
Tap , and then select an eraser size.
3.
Move your finger over the digital ink you want to erase.
Interactive whiteboards
SMARTBoard800
Move the eraser over the digital ink you want to erase.
OR
Move your palm or fist over the digital ink you want to erase.
SMARTBoardM600
1.
Tap the Eraser button on the pen tray.
OR
Do the following:
a.
Open the toolbar in full mode (see page6).
b.
Tap , and then select an eraser size.
2.
Move your finger over the digital ink you want to erase.
SMARTBoard600
Move the eraser over the digital ink you want to erase.
OR
Move your palm or fist over the digital ink you want to erase.
Other interactive products
LightRaise
®
60wi2
LightRaise 60wi
1.
Open the SMARTInk toolbar in full mode (see page6).
2.
Tap , and then select an eraser size.
3.
Move your finger over the digital ink you want to erase.
SMARTPodium
™
1.
Tap the Eraser button on the interactive pen display.
2.
Move the tethered pen over the digital ink you want to erase.
Writing, drawing or erasing at the same time as another user
On the following SMART interactive products, two users can write, draw and erase at the same time:
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SMARTBoard 7000 series interactive displays
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SMARTBoard 8000i-G5 series interactive flat panels
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SMARTBoard 8000i-G3 and 8000i-G4 series interactive flat panels
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SMARTBoard 6000 series interactive flat panels
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SMARTBoard 4000 series interactive flat panels
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SMARTBoard 800 series interactive whiteboards
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SMARTBoard M600 series interactive whiteboards
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LightRaise 60wi and 60wi2 interactive projectors
SMART Board 7000 series interactive displays, 6000 series and 8000i-G5 series interactive flat panels
have Pen ID, which enables:
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Two users to specify colors and other settings for their pens independently on the 6000 series and
8000i-G5 series interactive flat panels.
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Four users to specify colors and other settings for their pens independently on the 7000 series
interactive displays.
Manipulating digital ink
You can manipulate digital ink objects that you created with SMARTInk.
To select an object
Tap the object once.
A border appears around the object.
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To select multiple objects
1. Tap the first object once.
A border appears around the object.
2.
Tap on the border.
3. Drag a rectangle around the objects you want to select.
To select all objects
1. Tap the first object once.
A border appears around the object.
2.
Tap the arrow on the border, and then select Select All.
To clear the selection of objects
Tap the arrow on the border, and then select Select None.
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To move objects
1. Select the objects.
2. Drag the objects to a new location.
Tip
You can also flick the objects to move them quickly.
To cut or copy and then paste objects
1. Select the objects.
2.
Tap the arrow on the border, and then select Cut or Copy.
3. Paste the objects in another application.
To delete objects
1. Select the objects.
2.
Tap on the border.
Tip
You can also erase digital ink to delete it (see
Erasing
on page17).
Saving and clearing digital ink
Use the screen capture tool to save digital ink annotations, or clear all the annotations you made with
SMARTInk.
Note
Screen capture support is available only if SMARTNotebook software or SMART MeetingPro software
are installed on your computer.
After taking the screen capture, you can choose from a variety of actions:
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Send the screen capture to a new page in SMARTNotebook software or SMART MeetingPro
software.
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Send the screen capture to the current page in SMARTNotebook software.
Note
This option is available when SMARTNotebook software is open.
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Save the screen capture as a PNG file to a folder named Capture on the desktop.
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Save the screen capture as a PNG file to a location of your choosing.
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Leave the screen capture on the clipboard to paste into any application.
You can clear digital ink from a window or SMARTInk Note after saving it.
Note
To take a screen capture or clear digital ink, start SMARTInk (see
Using the dynamic (floating) toolbar
on page6) and connect your computer to a SMART interactive product.
Taking screen captures
To take a screen capture using the Capture toolbar
1. Open SMARTInk’s dynamic (floating) toolbar in full mode (see
Opening the dynamic (floating)
toolbar
on page6).
OR
Open the SMARTTouch InkingTool dynamic toolbar in full mode (see
Starting the SMARTTouch
InkingTool
on page9).
2.
Tap , and then tap .
3. Tap one of the following buttons:
Button Description
Capture a rectangular area.
Capture a window.
Capture an entire screen.
Capture a freehand area.
4. Select the area, window or screen you want to capture.
The
Capture
window opens. This window displays a thumbnail of the screen capture and a button
for the last action you selected.
5. Tap the last action’s button.
OR
TapDo something else and select a different action.
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To take a screen capture using SMARTInk window tools
1. Write or draw digital ink over a window or on the desktop (see
Writing, drawing, and erasing
on
page10).
2.
Tap the SMARTInk window tools button in the top-right corner of the window or SMARTInk Note,
and then select Capture Ink.
The
Capture
window opens. This window displays a thumbnail of the screen capture and a button
for the last action you selected.
3. Tap the last action’s button.
OR
Tap Do something else and select a different action.
Clearing all digital ink from a window or SMARTInk Note
As an alternative to erasing digital ink, you can clear all digital ink from a window or SMARTInk Note.
To clear all digital ink from a window or SMARTInk Note
Tap in the upper-right corner of the window or the SMARTInk Note, and then select Clear Ink.
Notes
o
In Internet Explorer and Chrome for Windows , this procedure clears digital ink from the
current tab. Digital ink in other tabs is not affected.
o
In Chrome for macOS a software, this procedure clears digital ink from all tabs in the
Chrome window.
Converting handwriting to typed text
You can write in digital ink and then convert the writing to text. For example, you can write over a
browser and then insert the ink as text in the browser’s search field.
Note
You can convert handwriting to text outside of SMART software when SMARTInk is running (see
Using
the dynamic (floating) toolbar
on page6) and your computer is connected to a SMART interactive
product.
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To convert new handwriting
1. Open SMARTInk’s dynamic (floating) toolbar in full mode (see
Opening the dynamic (floating)
toolbar
on page6).
OR
Open the SMARTTouch InkingTool dynamic toolbar in full mode (see
Starting the SMARTTouch
InkingTool
on page9).
2.
Tap , and then tap .
The text conversion window appears.
3. Write the characters you want to convert to text in the text conversion window.
As you write, the text conversion window converts your handwriting to text.
Notes
o
To display an on-screen keyboard, tap .
o
To remove existing text from the text conversion window, tap .
o
To edit text, use the editing marks in the bottom left corner of the text conversion window.
4.
If you want to insert the text in the application, tap , and then tap where you want to insert the
text.
OR
If you don’t want to insert the text in the application, tap .
To convert existing handwriting
1. Select the handwriting you want to convert.
2.
Tap on the border.
A message appears asking you to touch where you want to insert this text, and your converted
writing appears.
3. Tap the location in an application where you want to insert the text.
Your notes appear in the application as text.
Saving and using favorite tools
SMARTNotebook software required
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You can save pens, stamps, and tools as SMARTInk Favorites for easy access.
Notes
l
SMARTInk Favorites are available only if SMARTNotebook software is installed on your
computer.
l
To use SMARTInk Favorites, start SMARTInk (see
Using the dynamic (floating) toolbar
on page6)
and connect your computer to a SMART interactive product.
Using favorite pens
If you frequently write or draw in the same color, width and style of digital ink, you can save those
properties as a favorite pen.
To add a favorite pen
1. Open SMARTInk’s dynamic (floating) toolbar in full mode (see
Opening the dynamic (floating)
toolbar
on page6).
OR
Open the SMARTTouch InkingTool dynamic toolbar in full mode (see
Starting the SMARTTouch
InkingTool
on page9).
2.
Tap .
3.
Tap , and then select Pen.
4. Select a favorite pen type.
5. Set the favorite pen’s properties.
6.
Tap Add as favorite.
To edit a favorite pen
1. Open SMARTInk’s dynamic (floating) toolbar in full mode (see
Opening the dynamic (floating)
toolbar
on page6).
OR
Open the SMARTTouch InkingTool dynamic toolbar in full mode (see
Starting the SMARTTouch
InkingTool
on page9).
2.
Tap .
3.
Tap Edit.
4.
Select the favorite pen, and then tap Customize Pen.
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5. Change the favorite pen’s properties.
6.
Tap Save.
To delete a favorite pen
1. Open SMARTInk’s dynamic (floating) toolbar in full mode (see
Opening the dynamic (floating)
toolbar
on page6).
OR
Open the SMARTTouch InkingTool dynamic toolbar in full mode (see
Starting the SMARTTouch
InkingTool
on page9).
2.
Tap .
3.
Tap Edit.
4.
Select the favorite pen, and then tap Delete.
5.
Tap Done.
To write or draw in digital ink using a favorite pen
1. Open SMARTInk’s dynamic (floating) toolbar in full mode (see
Opening the dynamic (floating)
toolbar
on page6).
OR
Open the SMARTTouch InkingTool dynamic toolbar in full mode (see
Starting the SMARTTouch
InkingTool
on page9).
2. Select a quick favorite by pressing it.
OR
Tap , and then select the favorite pen.
Note
If you’re using a SMART Board interactive flat panel and the SMART Touch Inking Tool is not
available, the toolbar is used in full mode to access the
Favorites
button.
3. Write or draw in digital ink.
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Using favorite stamps
If you frequently use a stamp from the stamp pad, you can save the stamp as a favorite stamp.
To add a favorite stamp
1. Open SMARTInk’s dynamic (floating) toolbar in full mode (see
Opening the dynamic (floating)
toolbar
on page6).
OR
Open the SMARTTouch InkingTool dynamic toolbar in full mode (see
Starting the SMARTTouch
InkingTool
on page9).
2.
Tap .
3.
Tap , and then select Stamp.
4. Select the stamp you want to save as a favorite.
5.
Tap Add as favorite.
To delete a favorite stamp
1. Open SMARTInk’s dynamic (floating) toolbar in full mode (see
Opening the dynamic (floating)
toolbar
on page6).
OR
Open the SMARTTouch InkingTool dynamic toolbar in full mode (see
Starting the SMARTTouch
InkingTool
on page9).
2.
Tap .
3.
Tap Edit.
4.
Select the favorite stamp, and then tap Delete.
5.
Tap Done.
To use a favorite stamp
1. Open SMARTInk’s dynamic (floating) toolbar in full mode (see
Opening the dynamic (floating)
toolbar
on page6).
OR
Open the SMARTTouch InkingTool dynamic toolbar in full mode (see
Starting the SMARTTouch
InkingTool
on page9).
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2. Select a quick favorite by pressing it.
OR
Tap , and then select the favorite stamp.
Note
If you’re using a SMART Board interactive flat panel and the SMART Touch Inking Tool is not
available, the toolbar is used in full mode to access the
Favorites
button.
3. Tap where you want to insert the stamp.
Using favorite tools
If you frequently use a tool from the toolbox, you can save the tool as a favorite tool.
To add a favorite tool
1. Open SMARTInk’s dynamic (floating) toolbar in full mode (see
Opening the dynamic (floating)
toolbar
on page6).
OR
Open the SMARTTouch InkingTool dynamic toolbar in full mode (see
Starting the SMARTTouch
InkingTool
on page9).
2.
Tap .
3.
Tap , and then select Tool.
4. Select the tool you want to save as a favorite.
5.
Tap Add as favorite.
To delete a favorite tool
1. Open SMARTInk’s dynamic (floating) toolbar in full mode (see
Opening the dynamic (floating)
toolbar
on page6).
OR
Open the SMARTTouch InkingTool dynamic toolbar in full mode (see
Starting the SMARTTouch
InkingTool
on page9).
2.
Tap .
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3.
Tap Edit.
4.
Select the favorite tool, and then tap Delete.
5.
Tap Done.
To use a favorite tool
1. Open SMARTInk’s dynamic (floating) toolbar in full mode (see
Opening the dynamic (floating)
toolbar
on page6).
OR
Open the SMARTTouch InkingTool dynamic toolbar in full mode (see
Starting the SMARTTouch
InkingTool
on page9).
2. Select a quick favorite by pressing it.
OR
Tap , and then select the favorite tool.
Note
If you’re using a SMART Board interactive flat panel and the SMART Touch Inking Tool is not
available, the toolbar is used in full mode to access the
Favorites
button.
3. Use the favorite tool (see
Saving and clearing digital ink
on page21,
Converting handwriting to
typed text
on page23, or
Using presentation tools
on page33).
Changing the order of SMARTInk Favorites
Buttons for the first four SMARTInk Favorites appear around the toolbar when it’s minimized. These
buttons are called “quick favorites.”
You can change the order of SMARTInk Favorites so that your preferred SMARTInk Favorites are quick
favorites.
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To change the order of SMARTInk Favorites
1. Open SMARTInk’s dynamic (floating) toolbar in full mode (see
Opening the dynamic (floating)
toolbar
on page6).
OR
Open the SMARTTouch InkingTool dynamic toolbar in full mode (see
Starting the SMARTTouch
InkingTool
on page9).
2.
Tap .
3.
Tap Edit.
4. Select a SMARTInk Favorite, and then drag it from its current position in the palette to a new
position.
5. Repeat step 4 for each SMARTInk Favorite you want to move.
6.
Tap Done.
Using the stamp pad
SMARTNotebook software required
You can use the SMARTInk stamp pad to reinforce ideas, correct student work, reward student
achievements, and so on. You can erase and manipulate stamps as you do digital ink (see
Writing,
drawing, and erasing
on page10).
The stamp pad comes with ten standard stamps. You can also create your own personal stamps.
Notes
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The stamp pad is available only if SMARTNotebook software is installed on your computer.
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To use the stamp pad, start SMARTInk (see
Using the dynamic (floating) toolbar
on page6) and
connect your computer to a SMART interactive product.
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Inserting stamps
To insert a stamp
1. Open SMARTInk’s dynamic (floating) toolbar in full mode (see
Opening the dynamic (floating)
toolbar
on page6).
OR
Open the SMARTTouch InkingTool dynamic toolbar in full mode (see
Starting the SMARTTouch
InkingTool
on page9).
2.
Tap , and then tap .
3. Select a stamp.
4. Tap where you want to insert the stamp.
The stamp’s appearance depends on the applications you’re stamping:
Application Appearance
SMARTNotebook software Creative pen digital ink
PowerPoint presentation Black pen digital ink
Note
The stamp pad is not available for PowerPoint presentation on a
Windows computer.
SMARTInk Document
Viewer
Black pen digital ink
Note
The stamp pad is not available for SMART Ink Document Viewer
on a Windows computer.
Desktop and all other
applications
Stamp
Note
If you insert a stamp on the desktop, the stamp appears inside a
SMARTInkNote. You can move and close the SMARTInk Note as
you would any other window.
Inserting stamps at the same time as another user
On the following SMART interactive products, two users can insert stamps at the same time:
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SMART Board 7000 series interactive displays
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SMARTBoard 8000i-G5 series interactive flat panels
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SMARTBoard 8000i-G3 and 8000i-G4 series interactive flat panels
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SMARTBoard 6000 series interactive flat panels
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SMARTBoard 4000 series interactive flat panels
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SMARTBoard 800 series interactive whiteboards
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SMARTBoard M600 series interactive whiteboards
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LightRaise 60wi interactive projectors
SMART Board 7000 series interactive displays, 6000 series and 8000i-G5 series interactive flat panels
have Pen ID, which enables:
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Two users to specify different stamps for their pens on the 6000 series and 8000i-G5 interactive flat
panels.
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Four users to specify different stamps for their pens on the 7000 series interactive displays.
Using personal stamps
You can use photographs or other picture files as your own personal stamps.
To add a personal stamp
1. Save the GIF, JPEG, PNG or TIFF picture file you want to use for a personal stamp in a location you
can access from the computer on which SMARTInk is installed.
2. Open SMARTInk’s dynamic (floating) toolbar in full mode (see
Opening the dynamic (floating)
toolbar
on page6).
OR
Open the SMARTTouch InkingTool dynamic toolbar in full mode (see
Starting the SMARTTouch
InkingTool
on page9).
3.
Tap , and then tap .
4.
Tap .
The
Open
dialog box appears.
5.
Browse to the picture file you saved in step 1, and then tap Open.
SMARTInk adds a personal stamp based on the picture file.
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To delete a personal stamp
1. Open SMARTInk’s dynamic (floating) toolbar in full mode (see
Opening the dynamic (floating)
toolbar
on page6).
OR
Open the SMARTTouch InkingTool dynamic toolbar in full mode (see
Starting the SMARTTouch
InkingTool
on page9).
2.
Tap , and then tap .
3.
Tap and hold the personal stamp, and then tap Delete.
Using presentation tools
You can use the following tools when presenting content on a SMART interactive product:
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Spotlight
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Magnifier
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Screen Shade
Note
To use presentation tools, start SMARTInk (see
Using the dynamic (floating) toolbar
on page6) and
connect your computer to a SMART interactive product.
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Using the Spotlight tool
You can use the Spotlight tool during a presentation to draw attention to an area of a screen:
To use the Spotlight tool
1. Open SMARTInk’s dynamic (floating) toolbar in full mode (see
Opening the dynamic (floating)
toolbar
on page6).
OR
Open the SMARTTouch InkingTool dynamic toolbar in full mode (see
Starting the SMARTTouch
InkingTool
on page9).
2.
Tap , and then tap .
Tip
Alternatively, you can open the Spotlight tool from the Start menu (Windows operating systems)
or the Finder (OSX operating system software).
3. Optionally, tap the spotlight’s edge, and then drag outward or inward to make the spotlight larger
or smaller.
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4. When you’re done with the Spotlight tool, tap .
Tip
Alternatively, you can create a spotlight using the magic pen (see
Drawing spotlights
on page14).
Using the Magnifier tool
You can use the Magnifier tool to magnify content on a screen.
To use the Magnifier tool
1. Open SMARTInk’s dynamic (floating) toolbar in full mode (see
Opening the dynamic (floating)
toolbar
on page6).
OR
Open the SMARTTouch InkingTool dynamic toolbar in full mode (see
Starting the SMARTTouch
InkingTool
on page9).
2.
Tap , and then tap .
3. Optionally, do the following:
o
Tap within the magnifier and then drag to move it.
o
Tap the magnifier’s edge, and then drag outward or inward to make the magnifier
largerorsmaller.
o
Drag the slider below the magnifier to zoom in and out.
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4. When you’re done with the Magnifier tool, tap .
Tip
Alternatively, you can create a magnifier using the magic pen (see
Drawing magnifiers
on
page15).
Using the Screen Shade tool
You can use the Screen Shade tool to cover a screen and reveal its content slowly:
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To use the Screen Shade tool
1. Open SMARTInk’s dynamic (floating) toolbar in full mode (see
Opening the dynamic (floating)
toolbar
on page6).
OR
Open the SMARTTouch InkingTool dynamic toolbar in full mode (see
Starting the SMARTTouch
InkingTool
on page9).
2.
Tap , and then tap .
Tip
Alternatively, you can open the Screen Shade tool from the Start menu (Windows operating
systems) or the Finder (OSX operating system software).
3. Tap one side of the screen shade and drag it to cover and uncover the display’s screen.
Tips
o
Tap the screen shade to change its color.
o
Double-click the screen shade to resume covering the entire screen.
4. When you’re done with the Screen Shade tool, tap .
Turning SMARTInk on or off
You can use SMARTInk to write or draw on most windows. However, there may be times where you wish
to turn off SMARTInk. You can turn off SMARTInk in the following ways:
Turn off SMARTInk
temporarily for all
windows/applications
If you don’t need to use SMARTInk, you can disable it until the next time you
restart or log in to the computer.
Tip
If you want to leave SMARTInk on, but hide the dynamic (floating)toolbar,
see
Closing (hiding) the toolbar
on page8.
Turn off SMARTInk for
a specific window
If you want to turn off SMARTInk for a specific application window, use this
option.
Turn off SMARTInk
permanently for an
application
This is particularly useful when an application has its own writing and drawing
tools (for example, Microsoft Word or PowerPoint) that you want to use
instead of SMARTInk.
Note
SMARTInk is for use with an interactive product. If the computer on which SMARTInk is installed is not
connected to an interactive product, such as a SMARTBoard, you cannot use SMARTInk.
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Turning off SMART Ink
To turn off SMARTInk temporarily for all windows and applications
1.
Tap in the notification area (Windows operating systems) or Mac menu bar (OSX operating
system software) and select SMARTSettings.
2.
Tap SMARTInk Settings.
3.
Confirm the Start SMARTInk when you log on box is selected.
4.
Tap Turn Off SMARTInk.
Note
SMARTInk is still available in SMARTNotebook or Meeting Pro software.
To turn off SMARTInk for a window
1. Write or draw in the window (see
Writing, drawing, and erasing
on page10).
Note
To turn off SMARTInk for a window or an application, start SMARTInk (see
Using the dynamic
(floating) toolbar
on page6) and connect your computer to a SMART interactive product.
2.
Tap in the top-right corner of the window, and then select Turn off SMART Ink.
The
Turn off SMART Ink
dialog box appears.
3.
Tap In this window.
4. Writing or drawing with SMARTInk no longer works in the window.
To turn off SMARTInk for an application
1. Write or draw in the window (see
Writing, drawing, and erasing
on page10).
2.
Tap in the top-right corner of the application, and then select Turn off SMART Ink.
The
Turn off SMART Ink
dialog box appears.
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3.
Tap In this application.
Writing or drawing with SMARTInk no longer works in the application.
Important
This is a permanent change. If you turned off SMARTInk for an application by accident, you can
turn it back on. For more information, see
Enabling SMARTInk on specific applications
(community.smarttech.com/s/article/Enabling-SMART-Ink-on-specific-applications).
Turning on SMARTInk manually
By default, SMARTInk starts when you first log on to your computer. However, if SMARTInk isn’t set up to
start automatically, you can start it manually.
After SMARTInk starts, you can open the SMARTInk dynamic (floating) toolbar and use it to write and
draw, convert handwriting to text, take screen captures and use favorites.
To start SMARTInk manually in Windows operating systems
Select SMARTInk the Windows Start menu.
Note
This procedure varies depending on the version of the Windows operating system you’re using
and your system preferences.
To start SMARTInk manually inMac operating system software software
In Finder, go to Applications/SMART Technologies and double-click SMARTInk.
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MicrosoftOffice
Windows operating systems only
Writing and drawing in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint 40
Using SMARTInk during PowerPoint presentations 41
Moving the SMARTInk Toolbar for PowerPoint 41
Displaying slides 42
Writing or drawing in digital ink 42
Ending your presentation 43
SMARTInk includes plug-ins that enable you to use the software with Microsoft Office applications.
Note
This chapter applies to Windows operating systems only.
Writing and drawing in Microsoft Word, Excel and
PowerPoint
Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint have their own ink tools. You can enable these ink tools in
SMARTInk Settings (see
Changing settings in Windows operating systems
on page53).
The following table compares Microsoft’s ink tools and SMARTInk:
Category Microsoft’s ink tools SMARTInk
Purpose Reviewing or making changes to a
document
Highlighting important notes or
drawing attention to content in a
document
How ink is
captured
Ink is inserted directly in your document. Ink is captured in a transparent layer
over your document.
How to save ink The inserted ink is saved with the
document.
Take a screen capture and save it using
SMART software (see page21).
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To write or draw using Microsoft’s ink tools
1. Open SMARTInk’s dynamic (floating) toolbar in full mode (see
Opening the dynamic (floating)
toolbar
on page6).
OR
Open the SMARTTouch InkingTool dynamic toolbar in full mode (see
Starting the SMARTTouch
InkingTool
on page9).
2.
Tap .
3.
Tap Open Office® Ink Tools.
The
InkTools
ribbon appears.
Note
If the
Open Office® Ink Tools
doesn’t appear, Microsoft’s ink tools might be disabled (see
To
change Microsoft Office settings
on page55).
4. Select a pen and set properties using the
InkTools
ribbon.
5. Write or draw in digital ink.
Using SMARTInk during PowerPoint presentations
The SMARTInk Toolbar for PowerPoint appears when you start a PowerPoint presentation if the
following are true:
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SMARTInk is running.
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Your computer is connected to a SMART interactive product.
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The SMARTInk plug-in for PowerPoint is enabled.
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The SMARTInk Toolbar for PowerPoint is enabled (see
Chapter 5 Changing SMARTInk settings
on
page53).
Moving the SMARTInk Toolbar for PowerPoint
The SMARTInk Toolbar for PowerPoint appears in the lower-left corner of the screen by default. You can
move it by dragging it to a new location.
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Displaying slides
You can use the SMARTInk Toolbar for PowerPoint to select the previous or next slide in your
presentation. You can also insert a new, blank slide.
To display the previous slide
Tap .
To display the next slide
Tap .
To insert a new, blank slide
1.
Tap .
2.
Tap , and then tap .
Writing or drawing in digital ink
You can use the SMARTInk Toolbar for PowerPoint to write or draw in your presentation.
To write or draw in digital ink
1.
Tap .
2.
Tap and, optionally, select a line color and thickness.
3. Write or draw in digital ink.
To highlight content
1.
Tap .
2.
Tap and, optionally, select a highlighter color.
3. Highlight content.
To clear digital ink
1.
Tap .
2.
Tap , and then tap .
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Ending your presentation
You can use the SMARTInk Toolbar for PowerPoint to end your presentation.
To end your presentation
Tap .
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Chapter 4 Writing or drawing in PDF
files
Using the SMARTInk plugin for AdobeAcrobatReader 44
Writing in, drawing in and erasing digital ink 44
Labeling digital ink 45
Using the SMARTInk DocumentViewer for Windows computers 46
Getting started with the SMARTInk DocumentViewer 47
Using the SMARTInk Document Viewer toolbar 47
Using the SMARTInk DocumentViewer for Maccomputers 50
Getting started with the SMARTInk Document Viewer 50
Using the SMARTInk Document Viewer 50
You can write or draw in PDF files using the following tools:
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SMARTInk plugin for AdobeAcrobatReader (Windows operating systems only)
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SMARTInk Document Viewer
Using the SMARTInk plugin for
AdobeAcrobatReader
Windows operating systems only
If you installed SMARTInk on a computer with Adobe Reader XI or AdobeAcrobatReader DC, you can
use the SMARTInk plugin for AdobeAcrobatReader to write or draw in PDF files.
Tip
To confirm that the SMARTInk plugin is installed, go to AdobeAcrobatReader and select Help >
About Third-Party Plug-Ins > About SMART Ink plugin.
Writing in, drawing in and erasing digital ink
With AdobeAcrobatReader and the SMARTInk plugin, you can write in, draw in and erase digital ink in
PDF files. The SMARTInk plugin inserts digital ink in the PDF file as AdobeAcrobatReader comments.
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To write or draw in a PDF file
1. Open the PDF file in AdobeAcrobatReader.
Note
If the author has restricted editing of the PDF file, a message appears. Ask the author to permit
editing of the PDF file so that you can write or draw in it.
2. Use your SMART interactive product’s pen and the SMARTInk floating toolbar to write or draw in
the PDF file (see
Writing, drawing, and erasing
on page10).
To erase digital ink in a PDF file
Use your SMART interactive product’s eraser, your palm, your fist or the SMARTInk floating toolbar
to erase digital ink in the PDF file (see
Writing, drawing, and erasing
on page10).
Labeling digital ink
You can label digital ink in situations where more than one person is writing or drawing in a PDF file. You
can also use labels to differentiate digital ink notes. For example, in an architectural drawing, you could
distinguish notes related to electrical systems from those related to plumbing systems.
To create a label
1. Open the PDF file in AdobeAcrobatReader.
2. Pick up your SMART interactive product’s pen.
3.
Click .
4.
Tap .
The text conversion window appears.
5. Write the text for the label in the text conversion window.
As you write, the text conversion window converts your handwriting to text.
Notes
o
To display an on-screen keyboard, tap .
o
To remove existing text from the text conversion window, tap .
o
To edit text, use the editing marks in the bottom left corner of the text conversion window.
6.
Tap .
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To delete a label
1. Open the PDFfile in AdobeAcrobatReader.
2. Pick up your SMART interactive product’s pen.
3.
Click .
4.
Select the label, and then tap .
To label digital ink
1. Open the PDF file in AdobeAcrobatReader.
2. Pick up your SMART interactive product’s pen.
3.
Click , and then select a label.
4. Write or draw in the PDF file.
The SMARTInk plugin applies the selected label to the digital ink.
Using the SMARTInk DocumentViewer for
Windows computers
Windows operating systems only
SMARTInk Document Viewer is available on your computer if you installed SMARTInk with
SMARTNotebook software or SMART MeetingPro software.
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Getting started with the SMARTInk DocumentViewer
You can use the SMARTInk Document Viewer to view PDF files and write or draw over them. You can
also navigate within files, magnify pages and save and print files, including your ink notes.
Tip
When you install SMARTsoftware, you can make SMARTInk Document Viewer the default PDF viewer.
To use a different PDF viewer, right-click the PDF file and select Openwith.
To start the SMARTInk Document Viewer
Select SMARTInk Document Viewer from the Windows Start menu.
Note
This procedure may vary depending on your version of Windows operating system and your
system preferences.
To open a file
1.
Tap .
The
Open
dialog box appears.
2. Browse to and select the file you want to open.
3.
Tap Open.
To write with pen tools
1. Pick up a pen from your interactive product’s pen tray.
OR
Tap an ink color button on your interactive pen display.
2. Write over the open file.
Using the SMARTInk Document Viewer toolbar
The SMARTInk Document Viewer toolbar contains all the tools you need for viewing PDF files.
Toolbar button Description
Open
Save
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Toolbar button Description
Print
Open file in another program
Zoom in
Zoom out
Rotate page clockwise
Rotate page counterclockwise
% Zoom to a specific percentage
Previous page
Next page
4/10 Go to a specific page
Help
Information
Move toolbar
To move the toolbar
1.
Tap .
A drop-down menu appears.
2.
Select Top, Bottom, Left or Right.
To zoom in or out
Tap or .
To adjust the magnification and page view settings
1.
Tap .
A drop-down menu appears.
2.
Select Fit Page, Fit Width, Two Page View or a magnification percentage.
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To display the previous page
Tap .
To display the next page
Tap .
To rotate the page
Tap to rotate the page 90° clockwise.
OR
Tap to rotate the page 90° counterclockwise.
To save afile
1.
Tap .
The
Save As
dialog box appears.
2. Browse to the location where you want to save the file.
3. Type a name for the file in the
File name
box.
4.
Tap Save.
Note
If you made notes in the file, the digital ink is saved as a permanent part of the file. When you
open the file again later, the ink cannot be modified.
To print a file
1.
Tap .
The
Print
dialog box appears.
2. Select your printer from the
Printer
drop-down menu.
3.
Optionally, adjust the Page Range, Page Scaling and Print Option settings.
4.
Tap Print.
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Using the SMARTInk DocumentViewer for
Maccomputers
SMARTInk Document Viewer is available on your computer if you installed SMARTInk with
SMARTNotebook software.
Getting started with the SMARTInk Document Viewer
You can use the SMARTInk Document Viewer to view PDF files and write or draw over them. You can
also navigate within files, magnify pages and save and print files, including your ink notes.
To start the SMARTInk Document Viewer
1.
In Finder, go to Applications/SMARTTechnologies.
2.
Double-click SMARTInk Document Viewer.
To open a file
1.
Select File > Open.
The
Open
dialog box appears.
2. Browse to and select the file you want to open.
3.
Tap Open.
Using the SMARTInk Document Viewer
To write with pen tools
1. Pick up a pen from your interactive product’s pen tray.
OR
Tap an ink color button on your interactive pen display.
2. Write over the open file.
Tip
You can use SMART software to change ink properties.
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To zoom in or out
Tap or .
Tip
o
To return to the default magnification, tap .
o
To zoom in on a portion of the document, tap , and then drag over the portion of the
document.
To adjust the page view settings
1.
Select PDF > PDF Display.
2. Select the options you want to enable and clear the selection of the options you want to disable.
To display the previous page
Tap Go to Previous Page .
To display the next page
Tap Go to Next Page .
To rotate the page
Select Tools > Rotate Left.
OR
Select Tools > Rotate Right.
To save afile
1.
Select File > Save As.
A dialog box appears.
2. Type a name for the file in the
Save As
box.
3. Select a location for the file in the
Where
drop-down list.
4.
Tap Save.
Note
If you made notes in the file, the digital ink is saved as a permanent part of the file. When you
open the file again later, the ink cannot be modified.
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To print a file
1.
Select File > Print.
A dialog box appears.
2. Select your printer from the
Printer
drop-down menu.
3.
Tap Print.
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Chapter 5 Changing SMARTInk
settings
Changing settings in Windows operating systems 53
Changing settings in Mac operating system software 58
You can use the
SMART Ink Settings
window to change settings for SMARTInk.
Changing settings in Windows operating systems
1.
If the floating toolbar is open, tap in the toolbar’s lower-right corner.
OR
If the toolbar isn’t open, select SMART Ink Settings in the Windows Start menu.
Note
This procedure may vary depending on your version of Windows operating system and your
system preferences.
The
SMART Ink Settings
window appears.
2.
Tap General Settings.
3. Change settings:
Control Procedure Notes
Start SMARTInk
when you log on
Select the check box to start
SMARTInk automatically when you
log on to the computer.
If you clear the check box, SMARTInk
doesn’t start when you log on to the
computer and you must start it
manually before you can write or
draw over applications or create
SMARTInk Notes (see
Using the
dynamic (floating) toolbar
on page6).
Erase ink after it’s
converted to text
Select the check box to erase ink after
you insert it as text in an application.
[N/A]
SMARTInk Note
opacity
Select 25%, 50% or 75% to see through
SMARTInk Notes.
[N/A]
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4.
Tap Apply, and then tap OK.
To change floating toolbar settings
1.
If the floating toolbar is open, tap in the toolbar’s lower-right corner.
OR
If the toolbar isn’t open, select SMART Ink Settings in the Windows Start menu.
Note
This procedure may vary depending on your version of Windows operating system and your
system preferences.
The
SMART Ink Settings
window appears.
2.
Tap Toolbar Settings.
3. Change settings:
Control Procedure Notes
Reset Toolbar
Positions
Tap Reset SMARTInk toolbars to
their default positions to return
floating toolbars to their original
positions on the screen.
[N/A]
Always show pen
toolbars
Select the check box to always display
the floating toolbars when your
computer is connected to a SMART
interactive product.
Changes to this check box take effect
after you restart SMARTInk.
SMART Touch
Inking Tool
Tap Start SMART Touch Inking Tool
to turn on the SMARTTouch
InkingTool (see
Getting started with
the SMARTTouch InkingTool
on
page8).
OR
Tap Close SMART Touch Inking Tool
to turn off the SMARTTouch
InkingTool.
This control is available only if your
computer is connected to a SMART
interactive product that supports
touch recognition and if
SMARTNotebook software is installed
on your computer.
4.
Tap Apply, and then tap OK.
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To change Microsoft Office settings
1.
If the floating toolbar is open, tap in the toolbar’s lower-right corner.
OR
If the toolbar isn’t open, select SMART Ink Settings in the Windows Start menu.
Note
This procedure may vary depending on your version of Windows operating system and your
system preferences.
The
SMART Ink Settings
window appears.
2.
Tap Microsoft Office® Settings.
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3. Change settings:
Control Procedure Notes
In Microsoft
Office® Edit
mode, use the
following by
default
Select Use SMARTInk so that my ink
doesn’t permanently affect my
content to use SMARTInk in Microsoft
Office applications.
OR
Select Use Microsoft®Ink so that my
ink is written and saved directly in
my content to use Microsoft’s ink tools
in Microsoft Office applications.
Choose SMARTInk if you want to write
or draw ink over Microsoft Office
documents for presentation purposes
but don’t want to add the ink to the
documents.
Choose Microsoft’s ink tools if you
want to add the ink you write or draw
to the Microsoft Office documents.
Enable the
SMART
PowerPoint®
plug-in
Select the check box to enable the
SMARTInk plug-in for PowerPoint.
OR
Clear the check box to disable the
SMARTInk plug-in for PowerPoint.
[N/A]
Show the SMART
Ink Toolbar for
PowerPoint® in
Presentation
mode
Select the check box to display the
SMARTInk Toolbar for PowerPoint in
PowerPoint presentations.
This check box is available only if you
enable the SMARTInk plug-in for
PowerPoint.
If you clear this check box, you can still
write or draw over slides and use
navigation gestures in PowerPoint
presentations.
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Control Procedure Notes
Use Presenter
View when
presenting
PowerPoint® files
on multiple
displays
Select the check box if you want to
use PowerPoint Presenter View when
showing presentations.
OR
Clear the check box if you don’t want
to use PowerPoint Presenter View
when showing presentations.
This check box is available only if you
enable the SMARTInk plug-in for
PowerPoint.
If your computer is connected to
multiple displays and you use
PowerPoint Presenter View during a
PowerPoint presentation, the
PowerPoint slides appear on one
display (usually a large display visible
to all participants) and PowerPoint
Presenter View appears on another
display (usually a personal display
visible only to the presenter). You can
then control the presentation using
PowerPoint Presenter View.
Because you’re unable to write or
draw digital ink in PowerPoint
Presenter View, SMARTInk disables
this option by default.
Disable slide
navigation
gestures in
Microsoft
PowerPoint®
Presentation
mode
Select the check box to disable
navigation gestures in PowerPoint
presentations.
This check box is available only if you
enable the SMARTInk plug-in for
PowerPoint.
Disable navigation gestures to avoid
triggering them accidentally when
you brush an article of clothing or
jewelry across the interactive surface.
If you disable navigation gestures, you
can navigate presentations using on-
screen tools instead.
4.
Tap Apply, and then tap OK.
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Changing settings in Mac operating system
software
1.
If the floating toolbar is open, tap in the toolbar’s lower-right corner.
OR
If the toolbar isn’t open, go to Applications/SMART Technologies in Finder and double-click
SMARTInkSettings.
The
SMART Ink Settings
window appears.
2.
Tap General Settings.
3. Change settings:
Control Procedure Notes
Start SMARTInk
when you log on
Select the check box to start
SMARTInk automatically when you
log on to the computer.
If you clear the check box, SMARTInk
doesn’t start when you log on to the
computer and you must start it
manually before you can write or
draw over applications or create
SMARTInk Notes (see
Using the
dynamic (floating) toolbar
on page6).
Erase ink after it’s
converted to text
Select the check box to erase ink after
you insert it as text in an application.
[N/A]
Always show pen
toolbars
Select the check box to always display
the floating toolbars when your
computer is connected to a SMART
interactive product.
Changes to this check box take effect
after you restart SMARTInk.
4.
Tap Apply, and then tap OK.
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To change floating toolbar settings
1.
If the floating toolbar is open, tap in the toolbar’s lower-right corner.
OR
If the toolbar isn’t open, go to Applications/SMART Technologies in Finder and double-click
SMARTInkSettings.
The
SMART Ink Settings
window appears.
2.
Tap Toolbar Settings.
3. Change settings:
Control Procedure Notes
Restore Toolbar
Positions
Tap Reset SMARTInk toolbars to
their default positions to return
floating toolbars to their original
positions on the screen.
[N/A]
SMART Touch
Inking Tool
Tap Start SMART Touch Inking Tool
to turn on the SMARTTouch
InkingTool (see
Getting started with
the SMARTTouch InkingTool
on
page8).
OR
Tap Close SMART Touch Inking Tool
to turn off the SMARTTouch
InkingTool.
This control is available only if your
computer is connected to a SMART
interactive product that supports
touch recognition and if
SMARTNotebook software is installed
on your computer.
4.
Tap Apply, and then tap OK.
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Chapter 6 Troubleshooting
Using SMARTInk Settings to troubleshoot 60
Turning on Tablet PC components 61
Troubleshooting the SMARTInk plug-ins for MicrosoftOffice 63
Enabling the SMARTInk plug-ins 63
Repairing the SMARTInk plug-ins 64
Use the plug-in for PowerPoint after restarting your computer 65
This chapter explains how to troubleshoot common issues with SMARTInk.
Note
This chapter applies to Windows operating systems only.
Using SMARTInk Settings to troubleshoot
Windows operating systems only
The
SMART Ink Settings
window includes a tab that lets you troubleshoot common issues with SMARTInk.
To use the troubleshooting tab
1.
If the floating toolbar is open, tap in the toolbar’s lower-right corner.
OR
If the toolbar isn’t open, select SMART Ink Settings in the Windows Start menu.
Note
This procedure may vary depending on your version of Windows operating system and your
system preferences.
The
SMART Ink Settings
window appears.
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2.
Tap Troubleshooting.
SMARTInk verifies the following:
o
Is SMARTInk running?
o
Is your computer connected to a SMART interactive product?
o
Does your version of Windows operating system have inking tools?
o
Does your version of Microsoft Office have inking tools?
o
Are the SMARTInk plug-ins for PowerPoint, Word and Excel enabled (see
Troubleshooting the
SMARTInk plug-ins for MicrosoftOffice
on page63)?
If SMARTInk identifies an issue with any of the above points, it displays a red X beside the point and
provides information about resolving the issue.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to resolve any issues.
Turning on Tablet PC components
Windows operating systems only
To enable all features of SMARTInk in Microsoft Office applications, turn on Tablet PC components. This
procedure varies depending on your version of Windows operating system.
Important
You might need to log in as an administrator to perform these procedures.
To turn on Tablet PC components in Windows 7 operating system
1.
Select Start > Control Panel.
The Control Panel appears.
2.
Select Category in the
View by
drop-down list.
3.
Tap Programs, and then tap Turn Windows features on or off.
The
Windows Features
dialog box appears.
Note
You might be prompted to provide an administrator password or confirmation.
4.
Scroll to and select the Tablet PC Components check box.
5.
Tap OK.
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To turn on Tablet PC components in Windows 8.1 operating system
1.
Go to the
Apps
screen, and then scroll to and tap Control Panel.
The Control Panel appears.
2.
Select Category in the
View by
drop-down list.
3.
Tap Programs, and then tap Turn Windows features on or off.
The
Windows Features
dialog box appears.
Note
You might be prompted to provide an administrator password or confirmation.
4.
Scroll to and select the Tablet PC Components check box.
Note
By default, Tablet PC components are enabled in Windows 8.1 operating system. Therefore, the
Tablet PC Components
check box does not appear in the
Windows Features
dialog box by
default. However, your system administrator might have modified the registry to display the
check box in order to turn off Tablet PC components.
5.
Tap OK.
To turn on Tablet PC components in Windows 10 operating system
1.
Type features in the task bar search box, and then select Turn Windows features on or off.
The
Windows Features
dialog box appears.
Note
You might be prompted to provide an administrator password or confirmation.
2.
Scroll to and select the Tablet PC Components check box.
Note
By default, Tablet PC components are enabled in Windows 10 operating system. Therefore, the
Tablet PC Components
check box does not appear in the
Windows Features
dialog box by
default. However, your system administrator might have modified the registry to display the
check box in order to turn off Tablet PC components.
3.
Tap OK.
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Troubleshooting the SMARTInk plug-ins for
MicrosoftOffice
Windows operating systems only
If the SMARTInk plug-ins for Microsoft Office aren’t installed or working correctly, complete the
following troubleshooting steps:
1. Ensure the Tablet PC components are turned on (see
Turning on Tablet PC components
on
page61).
2. If the Tablet PC components are turned on but the SMARTInk plug-ins are still not working correctly,
make sure the SMARTInk plug-ins are enabled (see
Enabling the SMARTInk plug-ins
below).
3. If the SMARTInk plug-ins are enabled but are still not working correctly, repair the SMARTInk plug-
ins (see
Repairing the SMARTInk plug-ins
on the next page).
4. If the SMARTInk plug-ins are repaired but are still not working correctly, ask your system
administrator to reinstall SMARTInk.
Important
You might need to log in as an administrator to perform these steps.
Enabling the SMARTInk plug-ins
Note
This procedure may vary depending on your version of Microsoft Office.
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To enable the plug-ins
1.
If the floating toolbar is open, tap in the toolbar’s lower-right corner.
OR
If the toolbar isn’t open, select SMART Ink Settings in the Windows Start menu.
Note
This procedure may vary depending on your version of Windows operating system and your
system preferences.
The
SMART Ink Settings
window appears.
2.
Tap Troubleshooting.
3.
For each plug-in that the
SMART Ink Settings
window identifies as disabled, tap Enable plug-in.
Repairing the SMARTInk plug-ins
To repair the plug-ins in Windows 7 operating system
1.
Select Start > Control Panel.
The Control Panel appears.
2.
Select Category in the
View by
drop-down list.
3.
Tap Uninstall a program.
4.
Select SMARTInk in the list, and then tap Repair.
The SMARTInk plug-in installation wizard appears.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions.
To repair the plug-ins in Windows 8.1 operating system
1.
Go to the
Apps
screen, and then scroll to and tap Control Panel.
The Control Panel appears.
2.
Select Category in the
View by
drop-down list.
3.
Tap Uninstall a program.
4.
Select SMARTInk in the list, and then tap Repair.
The SMARTInk plug-in installation wizard appears.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions.
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To repair the plug-ins in Windows 10 operating system
1.
Type programs in the task bar search box, and then select Programs and Features.
The Control Panel appears.
2.
Select SMARTInk in the list, and then tap Repair.
The SMARTInk plug-in installation wizard appears.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Use the plug-in for PowerPoint after restarting your computer
After a computer restart, SMART Ink can take longer to start up than PowerPoint. If you try to use the
SMART Ink plug-in for PowerPoint immediately after you restart your computer, SMART Ink may not
work correctly. When using SMART Ink in PowerPoint, follow these steps:
1. At computer start-up, wait for all of your computer’s start-up programs to complete. This may take
several minutes.
2. Open PowerPoint. The SMART Ink Toolbar for PowerPoint should appear.
3. Try using SMART Ink. If it does not behave as expected, close PowerPoint and wait a little longer for
SMART Ink to start up.
4. Open PowerPoint again and use SMART Ink.
