Smart Technologies 2011 - Manual (Page 14)

Students find the handheld clickers easy to use and comfortable to hold. Students can easily read
several lines of text on the large display screen. They can see if responses have been sent and can
review the status of their clicker's battery power and network connection.
Using the interactive response system
You can purchase SMART Response interactive response system software for both Windows and
Mac computers that meet the minimum requirements. See Computer requirements on the next page
for information.
You can use SMART Response software's integrated SMART Notebook features on any computer,
so you can take your laptop home to develop assessment questions without having to connect a
receiver. You can then copy the assessment files to a classroom computer where you can run your
assessments.
When you install SMART Response software, by default, the installation program installs SMART
Notebook software, SMART Product Drivers and SMART Response software. SMART Response
software includes Teacher Tools and menus that appear in the SMART Notebook software toolbar.
You can use the software for free for 30 days after which you must activate the software.
Environmental requirements
Before installing or using your SMART Response interactive response system, review the following
environmental requirements and compliance statements.
Temperature
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).
Humidity
SMART Response components can operate in up to 80% relative humidity, non-condensing.
Water and fluid resistance
SMART Response components are for indoor use only and don’t meet any salt-spray or water-
ingress requirements. Don’t pour or spray any liquids directly onto SMART Response components.
These liquids can get into areas where they can damage sensitive electronic components.
Dust and scratching
SMART Response components are for use in office and classroom environments, and they aren’t for
industrial use where heavy dust and pollutants can cause malfunctions or impaired operation. They’re
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