Chapter 2: Installing your interactive
whiteboard system
Choosinga location 7
Choosinga height 8
Routingthe cables 9
InstallingSMART s oftware 9
Lockingthe pen tray to your interactive whiteboard 9
Consultthe SMARTBoard800ixinteractive whiteboardsy stem installation documentincluded with
yourproduct for instructions onhow t o install your product.
II M P OR T A N T
Uset heSMAR TBoard885ix interactive whiteboardsystem installation guide
(smarttech.com/kb/149616)orSMARTBoard885ix-SMP interactive whiteboardsy stem
installationguide (smarttech.com/kb/170129)to install your interactive whiteboard,projector and
ECP.
Thischapter provides additionalconsiderationsand details for installing your interactivew hiteboard
system.

Choosing a location

Choosea location for your interactivew hiteboardsystem that’s farfrom bright light sources, such as
windowsand strong overheadlighting. Bright light sourcesc anc ausedistracting shadows on your
interactivewhiteboardand can reduce the contrast of the projectedimage.
Selecta w all with a flat, regulars urfaceand sufficient clearance to accommodatey ourinteractive
whiteboardsystem. Install the projector andy ourinteractive whiteboardon the same flat s urface.For
bestpresentation alignment,mount your interactive whiteboardsystem in a location that’s c entralto
youraudience’s viewing direction.
Formobile or adjustableinstallation options, contact your authorizedSMART reseller.

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