2Camfire DCi User's Guide
You can connect the control unit to a network or use it as a stand-alone device. Depending
on the configuration you choose, you have the option of saving your whiteboard notes to a
removable USB storage device, a personal computer running Image-Saving Software for
PCs, a network server running Image-Saving Software for Networks, or a temporary Web
folder. You can also print your whiteboard notes on a local or network printer.
If you like, you can use the Camfire DCi system with multiple whiteboards. One control unit
can work with as many as four camera booms. To do this, order additional camera booms as
the Camfire XC product (SMART order No. SCF-XC).
Camera Boom
IEEE 1394 Port
Network
Port
Power
Socket
Parallel Printer
Port
Bottom View of
Control Unit
USB Port
Serial Port
(Currently Not Used)
Control Unit Ports
Stand-Alone Control Unit (Not Networked)You don’t need a network connection to use the Camfire DCi system, although we
recommend it. All you need is a camera boom and control unit, plus a removable USB
storage device or a printer. To save whiteboard notes to a USB storage device, simply insert
the device into the USB port on the control unit and begin saving images.
If you have the Windows® 98, 2000, ME or XP operating system, you can use the USB
storage device (SMART order No. SCF-USB16) that’s available from SMART Technologies.
You can also use a USB storage device from a different supplier. However, before you use a
third-party device, make sure it’s compatible with the Windows operating system on your
computer.
When you set up the control unit to save images on a removable USB storage device, a USB
icon appears in the status area of the screen.