Using the ACTIVpen.
Promethean Board
Users Guide
Contents:
· General Information
· Substitute Log Ons for Network and Safari Montage
· How to View Morning News
· Using the Remote Control
· How to Play a Video Tape
· How to View Safari Montage Video
· How to View a DVD
· How to Display the AV Computer on to the Board
· How to Launch ACTIVInspire
· Flipchart Toolbar
· Flipchart Browser Controls
· Using the ACTIVpen
Please read carefully ~
Information Sheet for the Promethean Interactive Whiteboards
This classroom is equipped with an interactive whiteboard. Please observe the following guidelines and policies:
Do not use markers of any kind on the whiteboard.
Take care not to misplace the whiteboard remote or the two styluses. The remote should be stored in the magnetic basket by the board. The pen should be stored in the attached pen holders
Notify the Technology Resource Teacher or the Technology Assistant if you have any questions, concerns or problems with the board.
Substitute log ons – refer to the sheet given to you at the Substitute Orientation
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Viewing the morning news.
· Be sure the VCR is on and set to channel 03
· Use the Promethean remote to turn the grey projector lamp on (press green power button once) Status light will turn green but it takes 30 seconds for the lamp to become completely bright.
· Press the Source button on the remote. (bottom left).
· To view from AV machine, select VGA 1, To view the News Show or VHS tape, select Composite Video (VCR)
· Use the Volume buttons on the remote to adjust the sound.
· At the end of the news, turn the lamp off by pressing the power button twice.
Displaying from the AV computer.
· Log on to the network.
· Use the Sanyo remote to turn the projector lamp on and set to Computer 1 input.
· Open the desired application or file on the computer.
Using ACTIVInspire
· Teachers: Launch from the desktop
· Subs: Launch from the Start menu
VHS Player to view a VHS tape:
· Use Sanyo remote to turn lamp of whiteboard projector on and set to Video input.
· Turn VHS on and insert tape.
· Sanyo remote adjusts sound.
Safari Montage video:
· Use Sanyo remote to turn lamp of whiteboard projector on and set to Computer 1 input.
· Sanyo remote also adjusts sound (make sure sound is not muted on the computer)
· Unplug headphones from the front jack of the computer.
· Log on to the network on the AV computer.
· Launch Safari Montage
· Log on to Safari Montage.
· Locate the playlist you wish to play.
· Play
Viewing a DVD:
· Use Sanyo remote to turn lamp of whiteboard projector on and set to Computer 1 input.
· Sanyo remote also adjusts sound (make sure sound is not muted on the computer)
· Unplug headphones from the front jack of the computer.
· Log on to the network on the AV computer.
· Insert DVD in Tray
· Double Click MY COMPUTER, Right Click the DVD Drive, Play With Power DVD........
Or …….Click START > PROGRAMS > ACCESSORIES & UTILITIES > Power DVD
· Expand window to full size
· Click the black triangle play button