SMART kapp iQ Quick Reference Manual
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Quick reference guide
This quick reference guide explains how to use your SMART Board® 6000 series interactive flat
panel and SMART kapp iQ features.
Turning the board on
1. Turn on the room computer.
2. Flick the power switch beside the AC power inlet to the ON (I) position.
3. Press the Standby button
on the front control panel.
Front control panel
The front control panel contains the Standby, Input
Select, Mute and volume control buttons.
Basic gestures
The SMART kapp iQ board supports a variety of gestures within apps, including panning, scaling,
rotating and zooming in and out.
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Zoom in
Pan
Erase (with hand)
Zoom out
Erase (with pen)
Cleaning
To clean the screen
1. Turn off any connected computers.
2. Press the Standby button
on the front control panel twice.
3. Turn off the interactive flat panel by flicking the power switch beside the AC power inlet.
4. Wipe the screen with a lint-free, non-abrasive cloth.
Cleaning tips
l If dry-erase markers are used on the screen, remove the ink as soon as possible with a lint-
free, non-abrasive cloth.
l Do not use cleaning solution or glass cleaner on the interactive flat panel screen, because
they can deteriorate or discolor the screen.
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Using SMART Ink
If the computer is connected to a SMART interactive product, SMART Ink starts automatically when
you start your computer.
Pick up a pen and the dynamic toolbar appears (minimized) on the
display.
If the dynamic toolbar doesn’t appear, start SMART Ink manually using
one of the following processes:
l Windows 7: Select Start > All Programs > SMART Technologies >
SMART Ink
l Windows 8: Go to the Apps screen and select SMART Technologies > SMART Ink
l Windows 10: Select Start > All apps, and select SMART Technologies SMART Ink
Using the dynamic toolbar in minimized mode
Interaction
Action
Interaction
Behavior
Press to switch between
minimized and full mode
Pan
Drag to edge of display to dock
the dynamic toolbar
Erase (with pen)
If there are two users at the interactive flat panel, two dynamic toolbars appear and can be used
independently.
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Using the dynamic toolbar in full mode
SMART Touch Inking Tool
If the computer is connected to a SMART interactive product that supports touch recognition, you
can use the SMART Touch Inking Tool to write or draw with your finger or an accessibility aid, such
as a tennis ball. Follow these steps to switch from the dynamic toolbar to the SMART Touch Inking
Tool:
1. Press the SMART Board icon
in the notification area (Windows operating system).
OR
Press the Mac menu bar (Mac OS X operating system software).
2. Select Show SMART Touch Inking Tool.
Switching modes
To present information, you can use board in computer mode and pick up the pen and start writing
without connecting your mobile device. If you want to save or share your notes, switch to
SMART kapp iQ mode and connect your mobile device.
You can switch between your the computer and SMART kapp iQ mode by pressing the Input
Select button
on the front control panel and selecting HDMI (computer) or OPS/HDMI2
(SMART kapp iQ).
Using SMART kapp iQ
SMART kapp iQ is a whiteboard and a suite of apps that runs from an embedded appliance.
Designed specifically to complement individual, small group and whole-room collaboration,
SMART kapp iQ fully integrates with mobile devices, including tablets, smartphones, laptops and
Chromebooks.
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Using the launcher
The launcher contains all your apps and settings.
To open the launcher
Press the Home button
on the screen.
The launcher appears.
To close the launcher
Select an app, press the Home button
or tap anywhere on the screen.
The launcher closes.
Using the Whiteboard
You can draw on the Whiteboard with the pen and use basic gestures to manipulate
content. SMART Ink is available only while using the Input app and when SMART Product
Drivers is installed on the connected computer.
To use the Whiteboard with your mobile device
Task
Solution
Before you connect
to a session
Ensure you’ve downloaded the SMART kapp app from the App Store or
Google Play™
Connect and start a
session
1. Start the SMART kapp app on your mobile device.
2. Hold the mobile device’s rear facing camera to the board’s QR code
until the QR code appears in the center of the app.
TIPS
o Connect your mobile device to the board as soon as you
enter the classroom, as only one mobile device can be
connected to the board at a time.
o To disconnect a student’s device from the board, press
Disconnect
on the board.
Save a snapshot of a
session
Connect to the board and press Capture
on the board or in the
SMART kapp app.
View a snapshot
To view a saved snapshot on your mobile device, tap Sessions and tap
the thumbnail to view it.
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Task
Solution
Sharing a snapshot
1. View a snapshot on your mobile device.
iOS device: Tap Export and then select Save to Camera Roll or
Share as PDF.
Android device: Tap Menu and then select Share as Image or
Share as PDF.
Invite others to a
session (up to 250
people)
1. Connect your mobile device to the board.
2. From the SMART kapp app, tap Invite and then select Send Link.
3. Select the app you want to use to send the invitation.
When others connect, remote participants can use their own device or
SMART kapp iQ board to add content to the session.
To erase all notes on the Whiteboard
1. Press the Erase All
icon.
2. Press Yes, Save it to save the Whiteboard session to the Library and erase the Whiteboard.
OR
Press No, discard it to erase the Whiteboard. The session isn’t saved to the Library.
OR
Press Cancel to return to the Whiteboard. Your notes are not erased.
Using the Whiteboard Library
The Whiteboard Library stores Whiteboard sessions on the AM30 appliance. You can open the
Library and continue a saved session on the board.
Using Workspaces
Workspaces app allows you to access SMART amp collaborative learning software on
your SMART kapp iQ board. SMART amp is an easy-to-use cloud-based app that
enables teachers and students to collaborate in real time. SMART amp integrates with
Google Drive and Google Apps for Education, which simplifies deployment and account
management for your school.
Using the Browser
You can use a web browser on the SMART kapp iQ board.
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Using Input
You can display content from your computer on the board when you connect a
computer to the AM30 appliance. To take full advantage of the board’s touch and ink
features, download and install SMART software:
smarttech.com/en/Home+Page/Support/Browse+Support/Download+Software.
To display content on the board
NOTE
Make sure the OPS/HDMI input source is selected.
1. Connect a computer to the AM30 appliance’s HDMI in and USB receptacles.
2. Open the launcher.
The launcher appears.
3. Press Input
.
The board detects the connection.
4. The computer’s desktop appears on the screen.
Using Screen Share
You can share content wirelessly on the SMART kapp iQ board from your computer or
mobile device. Make sure the board and your mobile device or computer are on the
same network.
IMPORTANT
For more information about screen sharing, see the SMART kapp iQ user’s guide
(smarttech.com/en/kb/170812) or visit the support page
support.smarttech.com/en/hardware/kapp.
To share content using the Chrome browser
1. On the board, open the launcher.
The launcher appears.
2. Press Screen Share
.
3. On your computer, open the Chrome browser.
4. Open the tab you want to share on the board.
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5. In the top right corner of your browser, click the Cast icon
.
6. Select the board’s name.
When you’re sharing content, the Cast icon
turns blue.
NOTE
For troubleshooting tips for the Chrome browser, see
support.smarttech.com/docs/hardware/kapp/kapp-iq/en/troubleshooting/screenshare-
troubleshooting/more-screensharing-troubleshooting_Chrome.cshtml.
To share content from a Windows computer
You can use the Chrome browser to share content from your Windows computer. See To share
content using the Chrome browser on the previous page.
You can purchase AirParrot, an application that allows you to share your display, a single
application or a media file. See airsquirrels.com/airparrot/features/win.
NOTE
For troubleshooting tips for Screen Share on a Windows computer, see
support.smarttech.com/docs/hardware/kapp/kapp-iq/en/troubleshooting/screenshare-
troubleshooting/more-screensharing-troubleshooting_Windows.cshtml.
To share content from an Apple device
NOTE
For troubleshooting tips for an Apple product, see
support.smarttech.com/docs/hardware/kapp/kapp-iq/en/troubleshooting/screenshare-
troubleshooting/more-screensharing-troubleshooting_Apple.cshtml.
1. On the SMART kapp iQ board, open the launcher.
The launcher appears.
2. Press Screen Share
.
3. On your Mac computer, click the Airplay icon
in the menu bar.
4. Select the board’s name.
The Airplay icon turns blue
when your Mac computer is sharing content with AirPlay.
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To share content from an Android mobile device
1. Download the Google Cast app from Google Play.
2. On the board, open the launcher.
The launcher appears.
3. Press Screen Share
.
4. On your Android mobile device, open the Google Cast app.
5. In the top left corner, press the navigation drawer
.
6. Press Cast Screen.
7. Select the board’s name.
If you don’t see the board you want, press MORE SETTINGS to show more boards.
NOTE
For troubleshooting tips for an Android mobile device, see
support.smarttech.com/docs/hardware/kapp/kapp-iq/en/troubleshooting/screenshare-
troubleshooting/more-screensharing-troubleshooting_Android.cshtml.
To stop sharing content to the board
TIP
You can disconnect your mobile device or computer to stop sharing content to the board.
1. Tap the board.
The overlay appears.
2. In the top right corner of the screen, press
.
3. The message “Want to disconnect?” appears. Press Yes.
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Connecting computers to the SMART kapp iQ
Some models of the AM30 appliance include computer connectors. To
the board’s touch features and use a pen to draw and write, follow
these steps:
By connecting a computer to the AM30 appliance instead of the board,
you can quickly switch between the computer and other SMART kapp
iQ features.
NOTE
If the computer you’re connecting has SMART Ink and SMART Product Drivers installed, you can
write and draw on the board.
1. Connect a computer to the AM30 appliance using USB and HDMI cables.
2. Download and install SMART Product Drivers and SMART Ink on your computer. See
smarttech.com/us/Support/Browse+Support/Download+Software.
3. Use the Input app.
NOTE
When you connect a computer to the AM30 appliance, make sure the input source is OPS/HDMI.
Resolving touch and video issues
If you’re having touch or video issues, ensure the USB and HDMI cables connecting the room
computer to the interactive flat panel are secure. The USB cable controls touch, and the HDMI
cable controls the video.
Resources
Resource
URL
Support page
support.smarttech.com/en/hardware/kapp
User’s guides and online help
l SMART kapp iQ user’s guide (smarttech.com/en/kb/170812)
l SMART Ink 4 (smarttech.com/en/kb/171027)
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Resource
URL
FAQs and quick reference
guides
l SMART kapp iQ FAQ (smarttech.com/kb/170954)
l SMART Ink 4 quick reference guide
(smarttech.com/en/kb/171026)
Installation and administrator
guides
l SMART kapp iQ 55 and 65 installation instructions
(smarttech.com/kb/170810)
l SMART kapp iQ 65-V2 installation instructions
(smarttech.com/kb/171107)
l SMART kapp iQ 75 installation instructions
(smarttech.com/kb/170996)
l SMART kapp iQ administrator’s guide
(smarttech.com/kb/171038)
Troubleshooting
l Knowledge base and communities
(community.smarttech.com)
l SSMART kapp iQ troubleshooting guide
(bit.ly/kappiQtrouble)
Specifications
l SMART kapp iQ 55 specifications
(smarttech.com/kb/170840)
l SMART kapp iQ 65 specifications
(smarttech.com/kb/170816)
l SMART kapp iQ 65-V2 specifications
(smarttech.com/kb/171094)
l SMART kapp iQ 75 specifications (smarttech.com/kb/171001)
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