Connecting External Resources

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1 Connecting External esources This section describes how to connect the following external resources to Expression 303: power network external sound system SMAT Board guest laptop Connecting the Power Cord The power for Expression 303 is delivered via a single power cord. Connect the provided IEC-tocountry specific power cord (located in the Power Kit) from the IEC power inlet (adjacent to the Connection Panel) to an external wall outlet. Main Power Inlet (for power cord) Connecting Network esources To make the resources of a network available to the internal computer: Connect a standard male-to-male J45 network cable (not provided) from the network cable wall outlet to the PC Network Inlet in the Connection Panel. (See the figure on the following page.) To make the resources of a network available to a guest laptop: Connect a standard male-to-male J45 network cable (not provided) from an additional network cable wall outlet to the aptop Network Inlet in the Connection Panel. (See the figure on the following page.) NOTE: An J45 connector in the Control Panel (on top of Expression 303) enables guest laptop access to network resources. Expression 303 Installation and User s Guide 21

2 USB AUDIO GB S232 SMAT BOAD 12V PTE SOUCE 1 SOUCE 2 APTOP COMPUTE Connection Panel To Extra Network Wall Outlet To Network Wall Outlet Connecting an External Sound System To deliver unamplified sound mixed from the internal computer, guest laptop and VC (or DVD) to an external room sound system: Connect CA audio cables (not provided) from the External Audio Input to the Audio Outputs in the Connection Panel. USB AUDIO GB S232 SMAT BOAD 12V PTE SOUCE 1 To External Audio Inputs SOUCE 2 APTOP COMPUTE Connection Panel 22 Expression 303 Installation and User's Guide

3 Connecting a Guest aptop 2. Plug the laptop s power cord in here (use supplied adapter) 1. Make sure the Power Switch is on 3. Plug into the laptop s audio out 4. Plug into the laptop s network input 5. Plug into the laptop s serial port (for SMAT Board use) 6. Plug into the laptop s 15-pin video port Control Panel Connections and Functions To control the volume NOTE: The numbers in the figure above correspond to the numbered tasks below. 1. Make sure Expression is powered up. If the Power Switch is not on, turn it on. 2. Put your laptop on top of Expression and plug it into the power outlet in the Control Panel (using the supplied IEC country-specific adapter located in the Power Kit). Make sure your laptop is turned off when performing the following connection procedures: 3. Plug the 3.5 mm CA audio plug to the Audio Out of the rear of your laptop (if available). 4. If you want to access the network, plug the J45 network cable connector to the Network Input on your laptop. NOTE: In order to gain access to network resources, the laptop network inlet on the rear of Expression 303 must be connected to a room network outlet. See page 21 for more information on this connection. 5. If you want to use a connected SMAT Board, plug the DB9 serial connector into the serial port on your laptop. NOTE: For information on installing SMAT Board Software on a laptop, turn to page Plug the 15-pin video (projector) connector into the 15-pin video port on your laptop. If you don't want to use the printer, or access the network, or Expression s sound system, you can turn on your laptop and proceed with your laptop demonstration. 7. If you have the optional printer connection upgrade, plug the 25-pin printer cable into the 25- pin parallel port on your laptop. 8. Turn the guest laptop on. To toggle display to internal computer Expression 303 Installation and User s Guide 23

4 The desktop image from the guest laptop will now be projected on the display screen. NOTES: If a SMAT Board is connected to the Expression 303, you should turn to page 33 and read the section entitled Using the SMAT Board Via the Guest aptop, which includes instructions on installing SMAT Board driver software and Mini-Board driver on the guest laptop. If you have any other difficulties viewing the image from the guest laptop or accessing SMAT Board functionality, refer to Troubleshooting for Guest aptop Users on page Expression 303 Installation and User's Guide

5 Connecting a SMAT Board To integrate a SMAT Board with Expression 303, you must first connect the Board to Expression's Connection Panel, and then install the SMAT Board Software CD on the internal computer. The SMAT Board Software CD includes the SMAT Board driver, SMAT Notebook and the Mini-Board driver a program that allows a guest laptop user to make use of the SMAT Board for their presentation, without installing any software. To connect a 500 Series SMAT Board: 1. Ensure that Expression and the internal computer are turned off. 2. Insert the short DB9 connector at one end of the 20' (6.1 m) SMAT Board serial cable into the 9-pin serial port underneath the lower-right side of the SMAT Board and tighten the screws. SMAT Board 9-pin serial port Short DB9 connector NOTE: For steps 3 and 4 below, refer to the figure on the next page. 3. Insert the long DB9 connector at the other end of the cable into the DB9 serial connector in Expression's Connection Panel. 4. Plug in the Keyboard Adapter: First, connect the PS/2 connector of the Keyboard Adapter into the 12 V 6-pin PS/2 port in the Connection Panel. Then, insert the power plug of the Keyboard Adapter into the back of the long DB9 connector. Expression 303 Installation and User s Guide 25

6 USB AUDIO GB To SMAT Board S232 SMAT BOAD 12V Power Plug PTE SOUCE 1 SOUCE 2 20 Serial Cable PS/2 Connector APTOP COMPUTE Keyboard Adapter Connection Panel 5. Turn on Expression and the internal computer. Check if the eady light on the right side of the SMAT Pen Tray has turned red, indicating that the Pen Tray is powered up. If this light has failed to turn red, verify that all connections are made as indicated above. When you're sure the Pen Tray is receiving power, you can install the SMAT Board Software CD. Turn to page 28 for software installation instructions. To connect an older SMAT Board (Series 300): 1. Insert the mini J11 connector into the mini J11 socket on the underside of the Board. Mini J11 connector 2. Connect the mini J11 connector end of the MOD4 cable to the rectangular socket labeled BOAD located on the right side of the Pen Tray. 26 Expression 303 Installation and User's Guide

7 MOD4 cable MOD6 cable Connecting the MOD4 and MOD6 Cables to the Pen Tray 3. Insert one J11 connector end of the MOD6 cable into the open rectangular socket labeled COMPUTE on the right side of the Pen Tray. 4. Insert the other end of the MOD6 cable into the appropriate female DB9 serial port adapter (provided). 5. Insert the DB9 serial port adapter into the DB9 serial port on Expression's Connection Panel. USB AUDIO GB S232 SMAT BOAD 12V PTE SOUCE 1 SOUCE 2 To SMAT Board APTOP COMPUTE Connection Panel Expression 303 Installation and User s Guide 27

8 5. Insert the 12-volt DC end of the power supply cable into the circular socket labeled POWE on the right side of the Pen Tray. 12-volt DC connector The eady ight on the Pen Tray will flash twice and then turn off. After you install and activate the SMAT Board Software, the eady ight will come back on and remain on while the Board is in use. You should now install the SMAT Board Software CD, configure the COM port for the SMAT Board and perform a brief orientation procedure. These procedures are all described below. Installing the SMAT Board Software CD Software installation starts automatically when you insert the SMAT Board Software CD into your CD-OM drive. If installation fails to start automatically, you can install the software using the following procedure. To install SMAT Board Software on Windows 95, 98, or 2000: 1. Insert the SMAT Board Software CD into your CD-OM drive. 2. From the Start menu, choose un. 3. In the un dialog box, type x:\setup where x is the drive assigned to your CD-OM. 4. Click OK, and then follow the instructions on your screen. Configuring and Orienting the SMAT Board After installing the SMAT Board Software, you must perform two more simple procedures: configuring and orienting the SMAT Board. Configuring the SMAT Board involves specifying which COM port on the internal computer is occupied by the SMAT Board and whether or not you are using a projector with the SMAT Board. To use a SMAT Board with a projector, you must orient the computer image on the SMAT Board to ensure that the Board accurately tracks your finger or a Pen Tray tool. Orienting the SMAT Board involves pressing on orientation points displayed on the screen. If the projected image becomes misaligned, you must perform the orientation procedure again. To select a COM port for the SMAT Board: 1. Choose Select Ports from the SMAT menu. The Check Board Connections dialog will appear. 2. Press the Next button. 28 Expression 303 Installation and User's Guide

9 The Pick a Port dialog will appear. 3. If you know the COM port to which the SMAT Board is connected, select it from the list of ports provided. or If you re not sure which COM port to select, press the Detect SMAT Hardware button to initiate automatic SMAT hardware detection on local ports. 4. Click the scroll-down button next to the COM port list and select Projected (Projector/Plasma Display). 5. Press the Next button. The Finished dialog will appear. 6. Press the Done button. 7. If you want to use On-Screen Projector Controls, select Set Projector/Overlay Control from the SMAT menu. The Set Up Projector/Overlay Controls dialog will appear. 8. Select the SMAT hardware and its associated COM port from the list under SMAT Hardware. 9. Select your projector from the drop-down list under Plasma/Projector Type. 10. Press the OK button. To orient the SMAT Board: 1. Select Orient Board from the SMAT menu. or Press the Orient Board button on the initial Board driver window. The Pick the Orientation Precision dialog box will appear. 2. Once you have determined the orientation level you prefer, select it by clicking in the appropriate circle. 3. Click the Next button. A large gray rectangular image will almost entirely fill the SMAT Board screen. This screen will contain the number of crosses associated with the orientation level chosen. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions, pressing your finger squarely on the yellow center of each red cross, in the order specified by the large white arrow. To begin the orientation, press on the cross highlighted in red at the upper-left corner of the screen. You will hear a beep and the next cross in the series will be highlighted in red. NOTE: If you press on the crosses out of sequence or inaccurately, a Bad Orientation Point dialog box will appear. To correct the bad orientation, select the OK button at the bottom of the screen using the mouse attached to your computer. This is necessary because the system has lost Board-awareness while orienting. When you have pressed on the final cross, the Orientation screen will disappear. 5. Test if the orientation was successful by moving your finger across the SMAT Board. The cursor should track your finger very closely and appear directly beneath the center of your fingertip. Expression 303 Installation and User s Guide 29