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SMARTBoard Tips and Techniques

**Advice from Donna LeBretton**
A. Don't miss the **//SmartBoard Notebook Software Help Section//** which contains lots of helpful information!
 * 1) From the top menu of Notebook, click Help to access the //**SmartBoard Help Section**//
 * 2) Click the Contents Button to view a set of Help topics
 * 3) Click the Index Button to search for a specific topic

Among other information, this extensive online resources contains tips& tricks, troubleshooting, and How To's.

Applies to: Front projection SMART Board interactive whiteboards > Use a commercial cleaner such as Expo Board Doctor and follow the instructions included with the product to remove the permanent ink marks. > Use a standard or high-odor dry-erase marker. (Standard or high-odor dry-erase markers contain solvents that work to remove permanent ink.) Avoid using low-odor or non-scented dry-erase markers because they don’t contain the appropriate solvents. > 1. Cover the permanent ink with the high-odor dry-erase ink. > 2. Wipe the screen with a soft cloth while the ink is still wet. > NOTE: Do not allow the dry-erase ink to dry before wiping the screen. > 3. Windex glass cleaner or Expo Cleaner on a soft cloth and wipe off any remaining ink marks. Do not use harsh abrasives as > they will damage the screen surface.
 * How To Remove Permanent Marker Ink from SMARTboards**
 * 1) Solution One
 * 1) Solution Two

> removed by erasing alone. Using any other cleaner may damage the writing surface and make it more difficult to clean in the future.
 * Tips for the Long-Term Care of Your SMART Board Interactive Whiteboard**
 * Use only standard, high-odor dry-erase markers. These markers usually display a warning to use them in well-ventilated areas.
 * Don’t use low-odor dry-erase markers such as Expo2 markers as they are more difficult to completely remove.
 * Erase any dry-erase ink from the screen as soon as possible. Don’t leave ink on the writing surface overnight.
 * Before using a cleaner, remove excess dry-erase ink residue with a damp cloth.
 * Clean the writing surface with Windex glass cleaner or Expo Cleaner at regular intervals, or whenever you notice that the dry-erase ink has not been completely
 * For stubborn stains, use a 70% isopropyl alcohol (IPA) solution to clean the writing surface
 * Never use abrasive chemicals or cleaners to clean your interactive whiteboard
 * Never use adhesive tape on your interactive whiteboard, as removing the tape could damage the top layer of the writing surface