ActivBoard Touch
This help document is always a work in progress.
You MUST have ActivInspire 2.4 or later!!!
You must have an updated Driver.
Put in a HelpStar ticket for the upgrade.
What version do I have?
Open ActivInspire
Click Help, then About
Look at the top in bold letters
You need:�Professional Edition 2.4
What Driver do I have?
Right click on your ActivManager icon in the task tray and choose Control Panel
The Hardware tab indicates what equipment is hooked up
At the bottom it displays a driver version
Touch Boards need 5.16
Table of Contents
Touch Settings
Calibration
1. Go to the taskbar on your desktop.
2. On the right-hand side, locate the Promethean icon.
You may need to click the arrow to display the icon selections.
3. Click the Promethean icon and choose Calibration
from the menu. This will launch the calibration screen.
4. Touch your pen to the crosspoints
as they display. Note: ActivTouch boards
have a 5-point and 16-point option. Choose�16-point for the best interaction.
Stylus Storage
The stylus is magnetic on some models.
If you would like to store the stylus on the board, it will adhere to the left side frame.
Do not stick it on the board surface or on the back as it will interfere with the touch capabilities.
Touch Surface
IMPORTANT
These boards are made with infrared beams. You cannot see them, but they are crossing the board at all times.
ANYTHING stuck to the board such as magnets or tape will interfere with its proper function. Remove them when you write.
If you tape posters and other things to the frame of the board and they dip in and interfere with the invisible beam….your board will not work properly.
Keep your board clean and free.
Dry Erase Surface
The CCPS purchased ActivBoard Touch are dry erase. We recommend using ActivInspire for your writing needs. Dry erase will make the surface dirty and leave a residue as with traditional dry erase boards.
Do not use any wet or harsh chemicals on the surface. A moist cloth or baby wipe is fine. Here is a link to the Promethean suggestions for cleaning.
Funny Business
When your board is plugged into your laptop…..it is on and active. If a student touches the board or walks by…..it will affect your machine. Your machine will seem like it has a mind of its own. Your mouse could start moving etc.
You can unplug your USB cable from your laptop when not using the board.
Google Chrome
The ActivBoard Touch requires a settings change in the Chrome Browser for the touch capability to work on websites. Follow the steps below to set up your Chrome.
Resolution: Enable Touch Events in Chrome Browser