SMART Technologies board d600 User Manual

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CHAPTER 3 – CONNECTING YOUR INTERACTIVE WHITEBOARD TO YOUR 
COMPUTER
Configuring Your Computer Settings
For optimal configuration, use the following recommended settings for the computer 
supporting your interactive whiteboard.
Recommended Settings
Configure your computer’s power management settings to turn off the monitor after 
one hour of inactivity and to put the hard disks into standby mode after two hours. 
This extended period prevents the computer from shutting down unexpectedly 
(for example, during presentations or meetings that have gaps in computer activity).
Your computer will stop sending an RGB video signal to your projector after a period 
of idle time, which also triggers the projector to go into standby mode. Similarly, you 
can put your projector in standby mode by following the manufacturer’s instructions 
included with your projector. To change the settings, see the instructions included 
with your operating system.
Matching Your Computer’s Resolution to Your 
Projector’s Resolution
Ensure that the resolution settings for your projector and computer match. If your 
computer’s resolution doesn’t match the projector’s resolution, the image won’t 
properly fill your interactive whiteboard’s screen, and might shimmer or be distorted. 
Set the projector to its optimal image resolution by following the instructions included 
with your projector, and then set your computer’s resolution to match. You can change 
your computer’s screen resolution in Windows Control Panel or in Mac System 
Preferences. If you need further help changing your computer’s resolution, see the 
instructions included with your operating system.
You might also need to adjust your computer’s refresh rate to obtain the best results. 
Set the computer to an initial refresh rate of 60 Hz, and then adjust this rate up or 
down until you determine the ideal refresh rate. For more information on changing 
your computer’s refresh rate, see the instructions included with your operating 
system.