SMART Response™ PE/XE
Quick Start Guide
About SMART Response...............................................................................3
Using SMART Response...............................................................................7
Question types.......................................................................................9
Technical support ................................................................................10
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Safety and compliance information
WARNING
Failure to follow the installation instructions that ship with the SMART product
could result in personal injury or damage to the product.
CAUTION
Do not open the receiver or clicker units to attempt repairs. Refer all service to
authorized SMART service personnel.
Compliance
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
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This device may not cause harmful interference, and
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by SMART
Technologies ULC may void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
NOTE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
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Re-orient or move the receiver or clicker units.
Increase the distance between the other equipment and this product.
Connect the affected equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver’s computer is connected.
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Consult your SMART service representative or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
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About SMART Response™
SMART Response interactive response system is an assessment tool that enables
teachers to pose questions to find out whether students are on track.
This guide explains how to install SMART Response software and connect the receiver
to your computer. Then you’re ready to create a question in SMART Notebook
software, start a class and connect students’ clickers to the class so they can answer
the question.
XE User’s Guide on the SMART Response software DVD or on the SMART website.
After you install the SMART Response software, you can also consult the online Help
system for information about SMART Response software’s features.
What’s in the box?
The shipping carton contains:
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A carrying case containing:
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24 or 32 clickers (SMART Response PE), or
24, 32 or 40 clickers (SMART Response XE)
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48 or 64 AA batteries (SMART Response PE), or
96, 128 or 160 AAA batteries (SMART Response XE)*
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A receiver
A Phillips® No. 1 screwdriver
A software DVD containing:
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SMART Response interactive response software
SMART Notebook™ collaborative learning software
SMART Product Drivers
User documentation
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This SMART Response PE/XE Quick Start Guide
* SMART provides enough batteries for the clickers purchased.
If your kit is missing an item, contact your authorized SMART reseller. You can
purchase SMART Response receivers separately, and purchase clickers individually or
in packs of five. Contact your authorized SMART reseller for details.
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SMART Response XE clicker
Installing the clicker
batteries
1. Using the included
screwdriver, remove the screw
from the back of the clicker,
and then remove the cover.
2. Insert the included batteries.
3. Replace the cover and the
screw.
SMART Response PE clicker
Environmental considerations and computer
requirements
Environmental considerations
SMART Response components can operate in the temperature range of 41°F to 95°F
(5°C to 35°C). In addition, the product can withstand storage temperatures from -40°F
to 120°F (-40°C to 50°C).
SMART Response components can operate in up to 80% relative humidity,
non-condensing.
Computer requirements
Windows® operating systems
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Pentium® III 750 MHz or later processor
512 MB of RAM (1 GB recommended)
800 MB of free hard disk space for minimum installation
(2.15 GB for full installation with Gallery collections)
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Windows XP, Windows Vista® or Windows 7 operating system
Internet Explorer® Internet browser 6.0 or later
Adobe® Flash® Player 10 or later
Adobe Reader® 8.0 or later
Microsoft® DirectX® application programming interface 8.1 or later
(required for SMART Video Player)
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Mac OS X operating system software
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1 GHz PowerPC® G4 or G5 processor or Intel® processor (universal binary)
1GB of RAM
800 MB of free hard disk space for minimum installation
(2 GB for full installation with Gallery collections)
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Mac OS X 10.5.8 or 10.6.x operating system software
Safari application program 3.0.4 or later
Adobe Flash Player 10 or later
NOTES
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1 MB = 1024² bytes, 1 GB = 1024³ bytes.
SMART Response PE software runs on 32-bit operating systems only.
You’re unable to use SMART Response software on Windows computers
with Intel Itanium® processors.
Installing SMART Response software
You can install SMART Response software on Windows or Mac computers.
To install SMART Response software on a Windows computer
1. Insert the SMART Response software DVD into your computer’s drive.
If the SMART Response installation wizard doesn’t appear, browse to and
double-click the CDBrowser.exe file on the DVD.
2. Click Install SMART Response Software to start the wizard, and then follow the
on-screen instructions.
To install SMART Response software on a Mac computer
1. Insert the SMART Response software DVD into your computer’s drive.
2. Double-click the SMART Response DVD icon.
3. Double-click the CDBrowser icon.
4. Click SMART Response Software, click Continue, and then follow the
on-screen instructions.
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Mounting and connecting the receiver
The receiver enables the students’ clickers to wirelessly communicate with the
teacher’s computer.
Choose a location for the receiver that’s as high as possible and in plain view of the
students’ clickers. For permanent installations, use a USB extender to mount the
receiver high on a wall. To minimize interference from other radio-frequency
equipment, position the receiver away from other wireless products, such as 2.4 GHz
routers and cordless telephones.
To connect the receiver
Connect the receiver’s captive USB cable to an available USB interface on your
computer. The Ready light on the receiver turns on to indicate the receiver is receiving
power.
SMART Response software automatically activates when you connect the receiver.
IMPORTANT
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If a balloon message indicates that Windows is starting to try to locate a
driver from the Microsoft website, stop the search. If Windows does not find
the driver on your computer, you did not install SMART Response software.
Install the software.
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You must activate your SMART Response software within 30 days of
installation to keep it active.
If the activation is not successful, refer to procedures in the SMART
the software DVD to find your license code and activate the software.
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SMART Response tools integrated with SMART
Notebook software
SMART Response integrates these tools into the SMART Notebook software interface:
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a Response menu item
the SMART Response tab
an Insert Question button
a Start Assessment button
Using SMART Response
Before you begin, make sure SMART Response software is installed on your computer
and the receiver is connected.
To create a question using the Insert Question wizard
1. Click the SMART Response icon
in the Windows notification area or Mac
menu bar, and then select Open Notebook Software.
A blank SMART Notebook page appears.
2. Click Insert Question
on the toolbar, and then click the Wizard button.
The Insert Question dialog box appears, showing different question types.
3. Select one of the options, and then click Next.
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4. Type the question in the text box, and then click Next.
5. Select the correct answer or the Opinion option, and then click Finish.
6. If you want to save the question as a .notebook file, select File > Save As, browse
to a folder, type a file name, and then click Save.
To start a class
1. Click the SMART Response icon
in the Windows notification area or Mac
menu bar, and then select Open Notebook Software.
2. Select Response > Start Class > Anonymous Mode.
You can now ask the students to connect to the class.
To connect clickers to the class using SMART Response PE
1. Press the clicker’s Power button for one second.
2. Press the Down button to select Find a class, and then press Enter.
The clicker scans for classes, and then displays a list of classes within range.
3. Press the Up and Down buttons to select the correct class, and then press Enter.
A connecting message appears.
Once your students are connected, you can start asking questions.
To connect clickers to the class using SMART Response XE
1. Press the clicker’s Power button for one second.
2. Use the soft keys to join the last class.
OR
Use the soft keys to find a class, and then select the class.
A connecting message appears.
Once your students are connected, you can start asking questions.
To ask the question
1. Click Start Assessment
on the toolbar.
The question number appears on the clicker displays, and the Response tab
opens beside the question page.
2. Ask the students to answer the question using their clickers.
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3. After all students answer the question, click Stop Assessment
The results appear in the Response tab.
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Question types
Using SMART Notebook software with SMART Response software, you can ask six
types of questions, either individually or as question sets (if you include a title page).
You can also add notes to any question type that appears when you print the question
results.
Question type
Description
Yes or no
Students use the green Y or red N button to answer the question.
You can also choose the Opinion option to allow either answer.
True or false
Students use the True or False button to answer the question.
You can also choose the Opinion option to allow either answer.
Multiple choice
Students use a single button, A through J, to answer a question.
Select from 2 to 10 answers for a question. You can also choose
the Opinion option to allow any answer.
Multiple answer
Text answer
Students use the A through J buttons to select the correct
combination of answers to the question. Select from 2 to 10
answers for the question. You can also choose the Opinion
option to allow any combination of answers.
Students type the answer to the question. You can choose the
Opinion option to allow any answer. There is a 20-character limit
on text questions and a 140-character limit on opinion questions.
Number, fraction or Students use the number buttons to answer questions with
decimal
numeric answers using whole numbers, fractions or decimals.
(SMART
You can also choose the Opinion option to allow any answer.
Response PE)
Number, fraction, Students use math symbols and numerical values to answer the
expression
(SMART
question. You can also choose the Opinion option to allow any
answer.
Response XE)
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For more information
For more safety warnings and information about SMART Response products, consult
DVD. You can also consult the SMART Response PE online Help system for
information about SMART Response software’s features.
Contacting SMART Technologies
upgrades, including SMART Notebook software and SMART Response software. You’ll
find installation and user’s guides, how-to and troubleshooting articles, solutions for
your SMART product, and answers to your questions. You can also use the SMART
Support website to contact Technical Support.
Technical support
If you experience difficulty with your SMART product, please contact your local reseller
before contacting SMART Technical Support. Your local reseller can resolve most
Online
+1.403.228.5940 or
Telephone
Toll Free 1.866.518.6791 (U.S./Canada)
(Monday to Friday, 5 a.m. – 6 p.m. Mountain Time)
E-mail
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Support +1.403.228.5940 or Toll Free 1.866.518.6791 (U.S./Canada)
© 2007–2010 SMART Technologies ULC. All rights reserved. SMART Response, SMART Notebook, the SMART logo and
smarttech are trademarks or registered trademarks of SMART Technologies ULC in the U.S. and/or other countries. Microsoft,
Windows, Windows Vista, Internet Explorer and DirectX are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation
in the U.S. and/or other countries. Mac, Mac OS and Safari are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
Adobe, Reader and Flash are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the U.S. and/or other
countries. Intel, Pentium and Itanium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel corporation or its subsidiaries in the U.S. and
other countries. All other third-party product and company names may be trademarks of their respective owners. Patent No.
US6320597; US6326954; US6741267; US7151533; US7499033; and CA2252302. Other patents pending. Contents are subject
to change without notice. 07/2010.
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