SMART Technologies PC User manual

Brand: SMART Technologies

Model: PC

Type: User manual

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User’s Guide

Installation and

Camfire PC

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FCC Warning

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a "Class A" digital device, pursuant to Part 15

of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the

equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency

energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference to

radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which

case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

When the Camfire PC system is connected directly to a computer, the interface card used to power and communicate

with the Camfire PC system must be compliant and certified to IEEE 1394a-2000 standards. This applies to cards

installed in a desktop computer as well as PCMCIA cards used in laptop computers.

Camfire, Notebook, all SMART product logo types, the Camfire logo and the SMART logo are trademarks of SMART

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Printed in Canada 09/2003

Connecting the Camfire PC System Directly to a Computer

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Camfire PC Installation and User's Guide i

Important Information

Please read this manual carefully before you set up and use the Camfire

™

PC system. With

proper care, your Camfire PC system should provide years of trouble-free service.

About This Guide

This guide explains how to install and use the Camfire PC system, which consists of a

camera boom that connects directly to a computer. It doesn’t cover the Camfire DCi system,

which is a different product that consists of a camera boom that connects to a control unit. To

install and use the DCi system, refer to the Camfire DCi Installation Guide and the Camfire

DCi User's Guide.

CAUTION

The camera boom for the Camfire PC system contains precisely calibrated

camera units. Handle it with care. Do not open the camera boom casing.

Other Warnings and Safety Precautions

For operating safety and to avoid damage to your Camfire PC system, carefully read and

observe the following instructions:

1. Avoid installing the Camfire PC system near radio transmitting devices. The

electromagnetic radiation created by radio transmitting devices may reduce the

quality of the images you save using the Camfire PC system.

2. Avoid setting up and using the Camfire PC system in an area with excessive levels of

dust, humidity or cigarette smoke.

3. As you install the Camfire PC system, make sure you tighten the security hex screw

on the camera boom base. This screw ensures the equipment can’t be accidentally

knocked free from the wall brackets. It also helps prevent unauthorized individuals

from removing or taking the equipment.

4. Avoid exposing the Camfire PC system to extreme heat or cold. The operating

temperature range for the Camfire PC system is from 30°F to 104°F (-1°C to 40°C)

with up to 90% humidity non-condensing. The shipping and storage range for the

Camfire PC system is from -13°F to 140°F (-25°C to 60°C) with up to 95% humidity

non-condensing.

Cleaning the Camera Boom

Only clean the lens with a cloth designed specifically for that purpose. Lens-cleaning cloths

are available from most photography stores.

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Installation Checklist

Step 1: Install the Camera Boom(s)

To install a single camera boom

1. Mount the camera boom on the wall (page 4).

2. Connect an external power supply, if required (page 9).

3. Connect the camera boom to a computer (page 13).

To install multiple camera booms

1. Mount the camera booms on the wall (page 4).

2. Connect the camera booms to each other (page 7).

3. Connect any external power supplies that may be required (page 9).

4. Connect the first camera boom to a computer (page 13).

Step 2: Install Camfire PC Software and Notebook Software

See page 15.

Step 3: Attach a Capture Slide to each Whiteboard

See page 15.

Step 4: Calibrate the System

To calibrate the system

1. If you have multiple camera booms, reorder and name the whiteboards (page 18).

2. Refine the image alignment (page 19).

Camfire PC Installation and User's Guide

Contents

Important Information .............................................................................................................. i

About This Guide ..........................................................................................................i

Other Warnings and Safety Precautions ......................................................................i

Cleaning the Camera Boom .........................................................................................i

Installation Checklist............................................................................................................... ii

Step 1: Install the Camera Boom(s) ............................................................................ ii

Step 2: Install Camfire PC Software and Notebook Software ..................................... ii

Step 3: Attach a Capture Slide to each Whiteboard.................................................... ii

Step 4: Calibrate the System....................................................................................... ii

Camfire PC Whiteboard Camera System .............................................................................. 1

Camera Boom..............................................................................................................1

Camfire PC Software ...................................................................................................1

Notebook Software ......................................................................................................2

Installing the Camfire PC System .......................................................................................... 3

Single Camera Boom...................................................................................................3

Multiple Camera Booms ..............................................................................................3

Unpacking and Checking Components .......................................................................3

Mounting a Camera Boom on the Wall........................................................................4

Connecting Multiple Camera Booms ...........................................................................7

Connecting External Power Supplies (If Required) .....................................................9

Connecting a Camera Boom to a Computer .............................................................13

Installing Camfire PC Software and Notebook Software...........................................15

Attaching the Capture Slide to the Whiteboard .........................................................15

Disabling the Capture Slide .......................................................................................16

Updating the Camera Software .................................................................................17

Calibrating the System..........................................................................................................18

Reordering and Naming Multiple Whiteboards..........................................................18

Refining the Image Alignment ...................................................................................19

Using the Camfire PC System.............................................................................................. 22

Capturing Your Whiteboard Notes.............................................................................23

Creating or Opening a Notebook File ........................................................................24

Reordering and Deleting Images...............................................................................25

Printing Images..........................................................................................................25

Saving a Notebook File..............................................................................................25

Camfire PC Installation and User's Guide

Exporting a Notebook File .........................................................................................26

Copying Images from Notebook Software into Other Applications ...........................27

Copying Images from the Clipboard into Other Applications.....................................27

Customer Support ................................................................................................................. 28

Contacting SMART Technical Support......................................................................28

General Inquiries .......................................................................................................28

Product Warranty.......................................................................................................28

Index ....................................................................................................................................... 29

Camfire PC Installation and User's Guide 1

Camfire PC Whiteboard Camera System

With the Camfire PC system, you can write notes, create schedules and draw diagrams on

your whiteboard, and then save an image of these notes in one step. To do this, simply use

the capture slide on the whiteboard, click the Camfire button in Notebook™ software, or use

the toolbar commands that are available from the Camfire PC icon in your system tray. The

digital cameras in the camera boom then take a high-resolution, color image of everything

you’ve written, drawn or posted on the whiteboard.

The Camfire PC system includes three main components: a fixed camera boom, Camfire PC

software and Notebook software. However, you can install both software applications from a

single installation file.

Computer (Laptop or Desktop)

with Camfire PC Software

and Notebook Software Installed

Whiteboard

Camera Boom

IEEE 1394 Cable

Figure 1: Camfire PC System for Saving Whiteboard Notes

Camera Boom

You can mount the camera boom above any standard whiteboard. This boom includes two

digital cameras, each with fixed focus and auto exposure. Together, the two cameras can

capture the notes on a whiteboard as large as 4 ft. H x 8 ft. W (1.2 m x 2.4 m). Each camera

takes a color photograph of a portion of your whiteboard. Before the Camfire PC system

inserts your whiteboard notes into Notebook software or the clipboard, it stitches together the

photographs taken by the two cameras and enhances the image.

Camfire PC Software

This software provides tools for configuring and using your Camfire PC system. With Camfire

PC software, you can refine the image alignment, name and reorder multiple camera booms,

enable or disable the capture slide, update camera software, and capture your whiteboard

notes.

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To access the configuration settings for Camfire PC software, click the Camfire PC icon in

your system tray. A shortcut menu appears. You can also access this menu with a right-click.

NOTE: This manual does not explain how to get diagnostic images for troubleshooting

camera issues. If you’re experiencing camera problems, contact SMART Technical Support

at 1.866.518.6791 (Canada/U.S.) or +1.403.228.5940 (all other countries) for assistance.

To access the capture buttons, double-click the Camfire PC icon in your system tray.

Notebook Software

Although by default your whiteboard notes are captured to Notebook software, you can also

capture them to the clipboard. However, Notebook software is a more convenient tool for

collecting, organizing and presenting your captured notes. Each capture is inserted as an

image on a separate page of the Notebook file. You can then use Notebook software to

reorder, copy, delete, save, print and export your whiteboard notes.

Camfire PC Installation and User's Guide 3

Installing the Camfire PC System

If you have one whiteboard in the room, you only need one camera boom. However, if you

have more than one whiteboard, you may want to install a camera boom above each one.

You can do this easily because a single computer can control as many as four camera

booms. The installation procedure varies, depending on whether you plan to use one camera

boom with the computer or several.

Single Camera Boom

To install a Camfire PC system that saves the notes from one whiteboard, you’ll need to:

1. Mount the camera boom on the wall (page 4).

2. Connect an external power supply, if required (page 9).

3. Connect the camera boom to your computer (page 13).

4. Install Camfire PC software and Notebook software (page 15).

5. Attach the capture slide to the whiteboard (page 15).

Multiple Camera Booms

To install a Camfire PC system that saves the notes from multiple whiteboards, you’ll need to:

1. Mount the camera booms on the wall (page 4).

2. Connect the camera booms to each other in a daisy-chain pattern (page 7).

3. Connect any external power supplies that may be required (page 9).

4. Connect the first camera boom in the chain to the computer (page 13).

5. Install Camfire PC software and Notebook software (page 15).

6. Attach a capture slide to each whiteboard (page 15).

Unpacking and Checking Components

Unpack the contents of the shipping container, and check each item you remove against the following

list:

• the Camfire PC Installation and User’s Guide

• a camera boom with an installation template, wall bracket, three toggle bolt anchors

and a security hex screw

• a 15 ft. (4.6 m) IEEE 1394 6-pin to 6-pin cable

• a whiteboard capture slide

• a Camfire PC software installation CD (includes both Camfire PC software and

Notebook software)

• seven image alignment targets

If any items are missing, contact SMART Technical Support at 1.866.518.6791 (Canada/U.S.) or

+1.403.228.5940 (all other countries).

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Recommended Tools

Have the following tools on hand when you install the Camfire PC system:

• Phillips® No. 2 screwdriver

• bubble level

• measuring tape

• security hex key (supplied)

Mounting a Camera Boom on the Wall

To install multiple camera booms, repeat these instructions for each one.

Step 1: Mark the drywall anchor locations

1. Measure the width of the whiteboard and use a pencil to mark on the wall the center

location of the whiteboard. Make the pencil mark immediately above the top edge of

the whiteboard.

2. Fold the template along the score line, making sure the fold is straight.

3. Rest the folded template on top of the whiteboard and use the diamond-shaped

window to align the template with the center mark above the whiteboard. Make sure

the corner fold is snug against the wall and the top edge of the whiteboard.

NOTE: An electronic version of this template is available at www.smarttech.com/

products/camfire/specs.asp should you misplace the one that was shipped with your

product.

IMPORTANT

Leave at least 17 in. (43 cm) clearance between the top of the

whiteboard and the ceiling.

4. Mark the center locations for the three toggle bolt anchors.

Center of Whiteboard

STEP

Whiteboard

17 in. (43

cm) Minimum

STEP

WINDOW

Toggle Bolt

nchor Location

lignment Window

Camera Boom

Installation

Ceiling

SMA RT Cam Fir e



Camer a B oom Installation Template

Camfire PC Installation and User's Guide 5

Step 2: Fasten the wall bracket to the wall

1. At each toggle bolt anchor location, drill a 1/4 in. (6 mm) pilot hole and then drill the

final 1/2 in. (13 mm) hole through the drywall.

If the marked location is at a wall stud, don’t use a drywall anchor. Use a No. 8 by

2 in. (38.1 mm) long wood screw for wood studs or a self-drilling metal screw for

metal studs.

2. Insert toggle bolt anchors in the marked locations as follows:

a. Bend the metal end of the toggle bolt anchor flat against the plastic handle and

push the toggle bolt anchor through the hole in the wall.

Plastic Handle

Metal End

b. Slide the plastic cap forward until it’s flush with the drywall. The metal end then

pivots open on the inside of the wall to create an anchor.

Metal

End

Wall

Plastic Cap

c. Bend the plastic handle on the toggle bolt anchor to break it off.

Plastic Handle

3. Align the camera boom wall bracket with the toggle bolt anchors. Insert by hand a

3/16–24 UNC x 1 3/4 in. Phillips pan head bolt into each toggle bolt anchor. When

the threads begin to catch, use a Phillips hand screwdriver to tighten the bolts.

Camera Boom

Wall Bracket

3/16-24 UNC x 1 3/4 in.

Phillips Pan Head Bolt

NOTE: Do not use an electric screwdriver. Overtightening the bolt may cause the

plastic to break and the metal end to fall behind the wall.

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Step 3: Mount the camera boom on the wall

1. Lift the camera boom to the top of the wall bracket. Then slide the base of the

camera boom onto the wall bracket, fitting the camera boom mounting slots onto the

wall bracket hooks.

Wall Bracket

Hook x 3

Mounting Slot x 3

Camera Boom

2. Open the door at the bottom of the camera boom base. Using the provided hex key,

tighten the security hex screw at the bottom of the camera boom base.

Door

Security Hex Screw

Camera Boom Base

NOTE: This security hex screw ensures that no one accidentally knocks the camera

boom free from its wall bracket. It also helps prevent unauthorized removal of the

equipment. Store it in a safe place, where it’s unlikely to be stolen or lost. This key is

not commonly found in hardware stores.

Camfire PC Installation and User's Guide 7

3. Close the door on the camera boom base.

4. If you’re only installing one camera boom, skip to Connecting an External Power

Supply, on page 9.

Connecting Multiple Camera Booms

If you’re installing multiple camera booms to work with one computer, you must connect them

together in a daisy-chain pattern. The information that is transmitted between the computer

and a camera boom travels from one camera boom to the next until it reaches its destination.

You may also need to attach additional power supplies. This requirement varies according to

the power capacity of the IEEE 1394 port or PC card on your computer (page 9).

NOTE: We recommend you position the whiteboards with no more than 9 ft. 2 in. (2.8 m)

between the center of one whiteboard and the next. Otherwise, the IEEE 1394 cable, which is

10 ft. (3 m) long, will not reach. If you must position the whiteboards with more than 9 ft. 2 in.

(2.8 m) between them, contact SMART Technical Support at 1.866.518.6791 (Canada/U.S.)

or +1.403.228.5940 (all other countries) for assistance.

Camera Boom Base

Input Port

Wire Management Hook

Next Boom Port

Wire Management Hook

Door

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To connect the camera booms

1. Begin with the camera boom farthest from the computer.

2. Open the door at the bottom of the camera boom base and connect the IEEE 1394

cable to the Input port.

Be careful to use the correct port. When you’re facing the camera boom, the Input

port is the one on the left.

3. Run the IEEE 1394 cable through the wire management hook and across the top of

the whiteboard to the next camera boom.

You may want to use a raceway to keep the IEEE 1394 cable and any power cables

out of the way. For example, Panduit® Corporation offers LD surface raceways. For

more information, visit the Panduit Corporation Web site at www.panduitncg.com.

4. Open the door on the next camera boom base, connect the other end of the cable

into the Next Boom port and guide the cable through the wire management hook.

When you’re facing the camera boom, the Next Boom port is on the right.

Computer

Location

Next Boom

Port

Next Boom

Port

Input

Port

Input

Port

First Camera Boom Second Camera Boom Third Camera Boom

Figure 2: Connecting the Camera Booms (Computer on the Left)

Next Boom

Port

Next Boom

Port

Input

Port

Input

Port

Computer

Location

First Camera BoomSecond Camera BoomThird Camera Boom

Figure 3: Connecting the Camera Booms (Computer on the Right)

5. For each camera boom, repeat steps 2–4.

6. Close the door on each camera boom base.

Camfire PC Installation and User's Guide 9

Connecting External Power Supplies (If Required)

Single Camera Boom

If the IEEE 1394 port or PC card on your computer can supply 12W of 12V DC power, skip

this procedure and install Notebook software as explained on page 15.

However, if your IEEE 1394 port or PC card can’t supply this much power, you must order an

external power supply (SMART order No. SCF-XCP). We will also include a country-specific

power cable with your order. Contact the supplier if you’re not sure how much power your

IEEE 1394 port or PC card provides.

NOTE: If your IEEE 1394 port or PC card is a 4-pin connector, you must also obtain an IEEE

1394 4-pin to 6-pin adapter to connect your computer and the camera boom. We do not supply

this adapter, but you can obtain one at most computer supply stores.

Multiple Camera Booms

The number of external power supplies required and their position in the camera boom chain

varies depending on the power capacity of the IEEE 1394 port or PC card on your computer:

• If the IEEE 1394 port or PC card on your computer supplies 12W of 12V DC power,

you must connect an external power supply to the second camera boom from the

computer. This power supply will provide sufficient power for a second, third and

fourth camera boom.

• If the IEEE 1394 port or PC card on your computer does not supply 12W of 12V DC

power, you must connect an external power supply to the first camera boom. If you

have four camera booms, you must also connect an external power supply to the

second, third or fourth camera boom (your choice).

NOTE: You must use an external power supply from SMART Technologies Inc.

(SMART order No. SCF-XCP).

Follow the instructions on page 11 to connect the external power supplies that you require.

First Camera Boom Second Camera Boom Third Camera Boom Fourth Camera Boom

Computer

Location

Figure 4: External Power Supply Connections

(Computer on the Left Supplies 12W of 12V DC Power to the First Camera Boom)

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Computer

Location

First Camera BoomSecond Camera BoomThird Camera BoomFourth Camera Boom

Figure 5: External Power Supply Connections

(Computer on the Right Supplies 12W of 12V DC Power to the First Camera Boom)

Second Camera Boom Third Camera Boom Fourth Camera Boom

Computer

Location

First Camera Boom

You may also

connect this

ower supply

to the second

or third camera

boom

Figure 6: External Power Supply Connections

(Computer on the Left Cannot Supply 12W of 12V DC Power to the First Camera Boom)

Third Camera Boom Second Camera Boom First Camera BoomFourth Camera Boom

You may also

connect this

power supply

to the second

or third camera

boom

Computer

Location

Figure 7: External Power Supply Connections

(Computer on the Right Cannot Supply 12W of 12V DC Power to the First Camera Boom)

Camfire PC Installation and User's Guide 11

To connect an external power supply

1. Open the door at the bottom of the camera boom base. Connect the male end of the

12V DC power adapter/extension cable to the power socket on the camera boom.

Camera Boom Base

Power Socket

Male End of 12V DC Power

Adapter/Extension Cable

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2. Connect the female end of the 12V DC power adapter/extension cable to the barrel-

shaped connector on the 12V DC universal power supply. Close the door on the

camera boom base.

Camera Boom Base

Barrel-Shaped

Connector on

12V DC Universal

Power Supply

Female End of

12V DC Power

Adapter/Extension Cable

Camfire PC Installation and User's Guide 13

3. Connect the 12V DC universal power supply to the female end of the country-specific

power cable.

ustralia and New Zealand

North America

Country-Specific Power Cables12V Power Supply

12V DC Universal

Power Supply

Female End of Country-Specific

Power Cable

To Power Adapter/

Extension Cable

Central Europe and Germany

Japan

United Kingdom and Ireland

South Africa

4. Plug the power adapter into a power outlet.

Connecting a Camera Boom to a Computer

If you’re installing multiple camera booms, you only need to connect the closest camera

boom to the computer. This is because the information that is transmitted back and forth

between the computer and a camera boom travels from one camera boom to the next until it

reaches its destination.

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To connect the camera boom to a computer

1. Open the door at the bottom of the camera boom base and connect the IEEE 1394

cable to the Input port.

Be careful to use the correct port. When you’re facing the camera boom, the Input

port is the one on the left.

Door

Camera Boom Base

Input Port

IEEE 1394 Cable

Wire Management Hook

2. Close the door on the camera boom base.

3. Run the IEEE 1394 cable through the wire management hook, across the top of the

whiteboard and towards the computer.

You may want to use a raceway to keep the IEEE 1394 cable out of the way. For

example, Panduit Corporation offers LD surface raceways. For more information, visit

the Panduit Corporation Web site at www.panduitncg.com.

4. Connect the other end of the supplied IEEE 1394 cable to an IEEE 1394 port on the

computer.

If your computer doesn’t have an IEEE 1394 port, you can order an IEEE 1394 card

from SMART or a third-party supplier. If you order from SMART, ask for SMART

order No. SCF-1394D for a desktop computer, or SMART order No. SCF-1394L for a

laptop computer.

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