Care and Maintenance of your SMART Board
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although SMART Boards are very durable, take precautions to prevent damage to the screen &
other components
:don't use sharp or pointed objects such as ballpoint pens or pointers as writing tools
:don't put adhesive tape on the writing surface
:don't use markers on the SMART Board
:ensure magnets are removed from the SMART Board area
Erasing Permanent Marker from your SMART Board
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apply a highodor
dryerase
marker over the permanent marker
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wipe with a soft cloth
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if residual marker remains, spray
Expo
spray onto a soft cloth and wipe
Safety Tips
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the projector beam is bright don't look directly at the light, and enforce this with your students
(not necessary with ultrashort throw projectors)
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be careful in touching the projector, as it can get very hot, and enforce this with your students
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don't use a chair to increase a student's reach if necessary, move the toolbar to the bottom of
Notebook software
4.
Cleaning your SMART Board
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before you clean your SMART Board, unplug the USB cable from your computer
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use a glass or multisurface cleaner like Windex (nonammonia)
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don't
spray the liquid directly onto the board this could cause permanent damage to the pen tray
spray the cleaner on to a
soft
cloth (school paper towels can be abrasive)
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or, use a premoistened cleaning cloth (nonabrasive) like Windex MultiPurpose Wipes, or Lysol Wipes