The Promethean Smartboard contains a myriad of features; This document will serve as a quick guide on the main features you will use when interacting with it.
Center Control
The Promethean has a row of buttons in the front. From left to right:
1. Power: Press this to turn the screen on.
2. Volume Down/Up: Adjust the volume of the speakers.
3. Promethean Flame: Opens the Unified Menu (dock) (appears on left/right/bottom of screen).
4. Freeze: Freezes the current image on the screen. (only when you have another source playing. ex: laptop screensharing)
5. Touch: Turns touch control off/on
6. Source: Allows you to switch to any device connected to the Promethean via display cable.
Unified Menu
Provides quick access to apps and features. From left to right:
Back: Returns you to the previous screen
Locker: Access to Apps and Settings
User: Sign out and/or modify user profile
Home: Returns to the home screen from any application
Whiteboard: Whiteboard app with several annotation tools, math tools, infinite space, collaborative activity via multi-user mode
Capture: Takes a screenshot of the current screen. You can crop it afterwards if needed. Image opens in Whiteboard for further interaction.
Annotate: Floats on top of any device connected to the Promethean (ex laptop), letting you annotate on top of it.
Source: Allows you to switch to any device connected to the Promethean via display cable.
Screen Share: Allows any device (Laptop, iPad, chromebook, smart phone, etc) to mirror on the screen
Recent Apps: Navigates between recently used apps. You can also quit the apps from there.
Locker
Gives access to apps and settings. You will notice two icons on the left side of the locker after selecting it: Apps and Settings
Apps contains preinstalled apps such as Chromium (web browser), Spinner (Randomized wheel with preset or user-added content), Timer, etc.
Settings contains a shortcut to volume, brightness, and contrast controls via a slider. You can also turn Palm Reject off/on (Allows you to place your palm on the screen without activating the eraser).
Guest Profile
When you first turn on the Promethean, you will see a few user profiles - Owner, Room #, Guest.
The Guest profile is for any substitute or guest instructor. Please direct them to use this profile when applicable.
Whiteboard
The whiteboard app contains everything you may need for your lessons.
You can write on the board using your finger or with the pen(s) located in the tray. The board supports multi-touch so you are able to have multiple users writing at the same time.
If you have Palm Reject off, you can use your palm as an eraser instead. The included erasers are magnetic and should be located on the back of the Promethean.
You are able to change the background of the whiteboard to note lines, graph paper, music sheet, etc. as well as insert images or tools such as a protractor or ruler via the Math Tools option.
Images downloaded from the web browser can also be inserted into the whiteboard. They can be removed by tapping on it, and then again on the red trash icon.
You can use Multi-User mode to split the board into two and have 2 students or teachers write on either side.
Once you're done with the whiteboard, you can save your progress locally and/or to your Google Drive (if you have it connected) where you can return to it if needed.
Screen Sharing
You can use the Promethean to mirror your device's screen. Open up the Screen Share app and once the code appears, you are able to connect to it on your device. After entering the passcode shown on screen, tap on the people icon to enter the waiting room, then tap on your device's name to start sharing.
Connecting to the promethean via display cable
On the left side of the Promethean, you will have several display inputs. If you already have an appropriate cable attached, connect your laptop and then choose the Source app and you should be able to see the connected device.