On-screen menus and controls
The SMART Board GX series display features a number of on-screen menus and controls.
Tap a screen interface element’s label in the below diagram to learn more about the feature:
The SMART Board GX series display features a number of on-screen menus and controls.
Connection status iconsThe connection status icons provide information about the display’s network connection and hotspot status.
Icon | Notes |
|---|---|
| The wireless signal strength level being received by the display. |
| Indicates the display’s hotspot feature is enabled. |
| Indicates the display is connected to an Ethernet network. |
| Indicates the display is disconnected from an Ethernet network. |
| Indicates a USB device is connected to the display. |
Connected to a wireless network and signal strength
Hotspot enabled
Connected to a wired network
Disconnected from a wired network
USB inserted in connectorWhiteboardOpen the display’s whiteboard application, where you can draw, show images, and write.
SeeUsing Whiteboard
BrowserOpen the display’s Browser to view web sites on the display.
SeeUsing Browser
Apps menuOpen a menu of Android apps installed on the display. Apps include WPS Office, file browser, settings, iMirror, E-Share, and Vote.
Side ToolbarFrom the Side Toolbar menu you can access a variety of commonly used display controls and features.
To open the Side Toolbar menu, slide either of the Side Toolbar menu handles
(on either sides of the screen) toward the center of the screen.
No. | Command | Function | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Home | Open the Home screen. | |
2 | Back | Return to the previous screen in the embedded Android system. | N/A |
3 | Settings | Open the display settings. | |
4 | Input select | Select a connected computer or device’s input to appear on the display. | |
5 | Widgets | Open the widgets menu, where you can access the calculator, timer, and other tools. | |
6 | Recent files and apps | Access the most recently used files and apps. | N/A |
7 | Overlay | Annotate and save over images, web pages, and so on. | SeeUsing overlays |
Note
If Android is locked out, all options except back, settings, and input selection will be disabled. See To disable the embedded OS
Bottom ToolbarUse the Bottom Toolbar menu to mute the display’s sound and open the Floating Toolbar menus. The Bottom Toolbar menu can be opened on all screens and open apps.
To open the Bottom Toolbar menu, swipe up along the edge of the bottom left corner of the screen.
No. | Tool | Function | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Mute | Mute or unmute the display’s volume. | N/A |
2 | Open | Open the Floating Toolbar menus. | SeeFloating Toolbar. |
Floating ToolbarThe Floating Toolbar features two menus that provide access to a number of the display’s features and controls.
To open the Floating Toolbar menus, tap the Open icon
in the Bottom Toolbar menu (see Bottom Toolbar) or place and hold two fingers on the screen
for 2—3 seconds.
Use the screen controls (6 and 10) to switch between the two Floating Toolbar menus.
Menu 1
Menu 2
No. | Tool | Function | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Settings | Open the Settings screen, where you can connect to Wi‑Fi, change the date, set passwords and locks, and change the power settings. | If the Setting Lock option is enabled, only admins who have the settings passcode can access the system settings. |
2 | Home | Open the Home screen. | N/A |
3 | Minimize the Floating Toolbar menus | N/A | N/A |
4 | Back | Return to the previous screen. | N/A |
5 | Overlay | Annotate and save over images, web pages, and so on. | SeeUsing overlays |
6 | Go to Floating Toolbar Menu 2 | N/A | N/A |
7 | Input select | Select a connected computer or device’s input to appear on the display. | |
8 | Screen lock | Lock access to the screen functions. | When enabled, a six digit passcode is required to unlock the screen. |
9 | Screen capture | Take a screen capture of a rectangular area, a freehand area, a window, or the entire screen. | |
10 | Go back to Floating Toolbar Menu 1 | N/A | N/A |
11 | Quick clean | Clear temporary files (cache) on the display’s operating system | |
12 | Recent files and apps | Access the most recently used files and apps. | N/A |
13 | Volume controls | Set the display’s volume. | N/A |
14 | Screen brightness | Set the display’s screen brightness. | N/A |
On-screen menus and controls
The SMART Board GX (V2) series display features a number of on-screen menus and controls.
The SMART Board GX (V3) series display features a number of on-screen menus and controls.
Tap an interface element’s label in this diagram to learn more about the feature:
The SMART Board GX (V2) series display features a number of on-screen menus and controls.
The SMART Board GX (V3) series display features a number of on-screen menus and controls.
Notification icons (network, audio, and so on)The notification icons provide information about the display’s network connection, speaker status, and connected USB drives.
Icon | Description | Notes |
|---|---|---|
 | Connected to a wireless network and signal strength | The Wi‑Fi signal strength being received by the display. Tap the icon to open the Wi‑Fi settings. SeeNetwork |
 | Disconnected from a wireless network | Indicates the display is not connected to a wireless network. Note The display cannot connect to an Ethernet and wireless network simultaneously. Tap to open the Wi‑Fi settings page. SeeNetwork |
 | Connected to a wired network | Indicates the display is connected to an Ethernet network. |
 | Disconnected from a wired network | Indicates the display is not connected to an Ethernet network. |
 | Speakers are on | The display’s speakers are turned on. |
 | Speakers are off | The display’s speakers are turned off. |
 | USB drive connected | Indicates a USB drive is connected to the display. Tap the icon to open a connected USB drive in File Manager. |
ToolbarFrom the Toolbar, you can access a number of commonly used display controls and widgets, including the widgets menu.
To open the Toolbar, tap either of the side Toolbar menu buttons
on either side of the screen.
No. | Command | Description | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Back | Return to the previous screen or menu item in the embedded Android system. | N/A |
2 | Home | Open the Home screen. | N/A |
3 | Task view | Shows a preview tile of each running app. Swipe up or down to view all running apps. To open a running app
To close an app
| N/A |
4 | Favorite widgets | If you have a widget that you use regularly, you can pin it to the Tool bar menu to make it easy to find from the Home screen. | |
5 | More (widgets menu) | In the widgets menu, you can access the calculator, timer, stopwatch, and other tools. |
in the Toolbar menu to return to the current screen.
in the top-right corner of an app’s tile to see a list of apps that can be opened in split screen mode with the app.
to close an app.Favorite widget shortcutsYou can pin up to four of your favorite widgets to the Toolbar to make them easier to find from the Home screen.
To pin a widget to the Toolbar
Open the Toolbar.
Tap the Moreicon
.The widgets menu appears.
Tap Edit or tap and hold on any widget icon until the + and – symbols appear next to the widget icons.
Tap + or press and drag a widget to pin it to the Toolbar.
You can pin a maximum of four widgets to the Toolbar.
To remove a widget from the Toolbar
Open the Toolbar.
Tap the More icon
.The widgets menu appears.
Tap Edit or press and hold any widget icon until the + and – symbols appear next to the widget icons.
Tap – or drag a widget back to the widgets menu.
You can also tap Reset to display the default list of widgets in the Toolbar.
ShortcutsYou can add shortcuts to your favorite apps, frequently used files, web pages, and more to make them easier to find on the Home screen.
Adding shortcuts to the Home screenYou can add shortcuts to your favorite apps (see Using apps on the display), frequently used files, web pages, and more to make them easier to find on the Home screen.
Tip
To move a shortcut on the Home screen, press and hold the shortcut, then drag it to a new location.
To add an application shortcut
From the Home screen, tap the Apps icon
.Press and drag an app to add it as a shortcut to the Home screen.
To add a web page shortcut
Tap the Browser icon
and browse to a web page.At the top right, tap the More icon
.The options menu appears
Tap Send the quick-link to Desktop, type a name for the shortcut, and tap Add.
The web page shortcut is added to the Home screen.
To add a file shortcut
From the Home screen, tap the Apps icon
.Tap the File Manager icon
and browse to the file you want to add as a shortcut.Tap on a file to select it, tap Send in the bottom menu, and then tap Shortcut.
The file shortcut is added to the Home screen.
Managing shortcutsYou can move or delete the shortcuts you’ve added to the Home screen.
To move a shortcut on the Home screen
Press and hold a shortcut until its options menu appears, and then drag the shortcut to a new position on the Home screen.
To delete a shortcut
Press and hold an app icon until the Remove option appears.
Tap Remove.
The app shortcut is removed from the Home screen.
AppsOpen a menu of additional Android apps installed on the display, such as Palette, Camera, Clean, Cloud Drive, WPS Office, File manager, Settings, and SMART Remote Management.
Swipe-up menuSwipe up from the bottom edge of the screen to open the Toolbar (see Toolbar) or Input settings menu (see Adjusting Input settings, depending on the current Swipe up menu configuration).
For more information about changing the swipe-up menu settings, see Personalization.