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Mobile Multimedia Cabinet Axis1 Integrator’s Guide Registration Benefits At SMART, we’re always improving our customers’ experience by offering free software upgrades. In the past, we’ve made new features such as handwriting recognition, USB support and SMART Recorder available to all customers, new and old alike. Register your Expression 503 mobile multimedia cabinet to be notified of free upgrades like these in the future. We also want to give you the best technical support possible. Please help us by registering your Expression 503 cabinet and keeping this information available: Serial Number: Date of Purchase: Register online at: www.smarttech.com/registration FCC Warning This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a "Class B" digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception (this can be determined by turning the equipment off and on) the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: l Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. l Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. l Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. l Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Any changes or modifications to this "Class B" digital device that have not been expressly approved by SMART Technologies Inc. could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Trademark Notice SMART Expression, SMART Board, and SMART Notebook are trademarks of SMART Technologies Inc. Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries. Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Copyright Notice © 1997–2002 SMART Technologies Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language in any form by any means without the prior written consent of SMART. Information in this manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of SMART. About This Guide The SMART Expression™ Integrator's Guide provides the integrator with all the information necessary for preparing the cabinet, installing the user's choice of computer and peripherals, and, finally, making all necessary connections to external components. We also hope this guide may enhance your understanding of how the equipment you integrate works together, as well as how these resources can be shared with guest laptop users of an Expression cabinet. Section 1: Overview The first section of this guide provides an overview of how the unique features of the cabinet work, both discretely and in combination with other Expression cabinet components. Section 2: Preparing the Cabinet This section provides you with the information necessary to prepare the Expression cabinet for the subsequent integration of equipment. Section 3: Installing Equipment in the Cabinet Here you will find instructions for integrating and connecting the computer and a variety of peripherals into the Expression cabinet. Section 4: Connecting External Components This section tells you how to make connections via the connection panel to external devices, such as the SMART Board interactive whiteboard or a room sound system via the various connection panels. You'll also find information on making network connections to the Expression cabinet. Section 5: Contacting SMART Technologies This final section tells you how to contact us if you have a problem during the integration process. Appendix A: Identifying Cabinet Icons This appendix tells you which functions are associated with the cabinet icons. Appendix B: Troubleshooting Guide If you experience difficulties during the integration process, check this appendix for a possible solution. Appendix C: Adapters from SMART Technologies for Connecting Macintosh® Computers This appendix tells you about the two kits available from SMART Technologies for connecting Macintosh internal computers and guest laptops to the Expression cabinet. About This Guide Other SMART Documentation A variety of documentation is available for the cabinet user. For example, the Expression User's Guide shows you how to optimize any available multimedia resources. If a SMART Board interactive whiteboard is connected to the cabinet, a SMART Board User's Guide is available to help the user make the most of this valuable, touch-sensitive presentation tool. In addition, each SMART software program offers a comprehensive online tool. About This Guide Contents Cabinet Overview ......................................................................... 1 Control Panel ................................................................................................. 2 Connection Panels......................................................................................... 4 SMART X-Port 10 Unit................................................................................... 6 Power Management System.......................................................................... 8 Audio System............................................................................................... 11 Bi-Directional Printer Switch ........................................................................ 13 Preparing the Cabinet................................................................ 14 Removing the Front, Top and Side Panels.................................................. 14 Adjusting the Shelving ................................................................................. 16 Installing Equipment in the Cabinet ......................................... 17 Installing a Computer, Keyboard and Mouse............................................... 18 Installing a Keyboard and Mouse ................................................................ 22 Installing a Projector .................................................................................... 23 Connecting the Projector ............................................................................. 25 Installing a Printer ........................................................................................ 30 Installing a VCR ........................................................................................... 32 Installing a Multifunction Device................................................................... 34 Connecting External Components ........................................... 35 Connecting the Power Cord......................................................................... 35 Connecting a SMART Board Interactive Whiteboard .................................. 36 Software Installation..................................................................................... 39 Using the SMART On-Screen Display Controller ........................................ 40 Configuring and Using On-Screen Display Controls ................................... 40 Using the SMART Bulb Saver...................................................................... 42 Connecting External Serial Devices ............................................................ 43 Connecting External Video Devices ............................................................ 43 Connecting an External Sound System ....................................................... 43 Connecting a Network to the Internal Computer and the Guest Laptop...... 44 Contacting SMART Technologies............................................. 45 Contacting SMART Technical Support........................................................ 45 Other SMART Contacts ............................................................................... 45 Appendix A: Identifying Cabinet Icons..................................... 46 Control Panel Icons...................................................................................... 46 Standard Connection Panel Icons ............................................................... 46 Appendix B: Troubleshooting Guide........................................ 47 Appendix C: SMART Adapters for Macintosh Computers...... 50 Macintosh Conversion Kit (Non-USB Macintosh Connection) .................... 50 SMART USB Adapter (USB-Equipped Macintosh Connection) .................. 50 Index............................................................................................ 51 Table of Contents Cabinet Overview The SMART Expression mobile multimedia cabinet integrates the user's choice of peripheral presentation devices into a complete easy-to-use computer and communications package. As an integrator, your task is to provide a customized cabinet that meets the needs of the user, with the computer and all requested peripherals in place and connected. The cabinet is preconfigured with an audio system and all necessary wiring, cables and connections for you to install your customer's choice of equipment. A variety of adjustable shelves provide the flexibility necessary to