"Most certainly! Files created with the Notebook are compatible cross-platform. There are a few things that you will need to get used to working in a Mac environment, but for the most part it is pretty compatible.
Your SMART Board tools and the…"
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Jason Schmidt replied to Joanne's discussion old windows user with new mac questions in the group SMART Mac UsersJason Schmidt replied to Jesper Haaber Gylling's discussion Can't use PowerPoint with Mac running Snow Leopard?! in the group SMART Mac Users"Unfortunately, if you want it to work the way it did on Windows, you need to run Windows. You can run Windows on your Mac using Boot Camp, or you can virtualize it with a program like Parallels or VMWare on the Mac.
Another way around this would be…"
Jason Schmidt replied to Jesper Haaber Gylling's discussion Can't use PowerPoint with Mac running Snow Leopard?! in the group SMART Mac Users"One big difference in Mac and Windows Notebook software is the ability to support Ink-Aware applications like Office. Windows supports it, Mac does not.
In order for your tools to work, make sure that the SMART Board Tools application is running.…"
Jason Schmidt replied to Michelle Meehan's discussion Unhappy new Mac user in the group SMART Mac Users"It does take a little while to get used to your new mac. I remember when I first switched, I had a little difficulty adjusting. Hang in there, though!
Unfortunately, there are some differences in the mac version of Notebook and the way some things…"
Jason Schmidt replied to AB Perrone's discussion Where did SB Tools go on Snow Leopard? in the group SMART Mac Users"Were you running Windows before? I'm pretty sure (correct me if I'm wrong!) that the SMART Recorder is only available on Windows machines.
You have two options:
1. You can run Windows on your Mac by creating a partition with Boot Camp.…"
Jason Schmidt replied to Alice Fleming's discussion Floating Tools Have Disappeared in the group SMART Mac Users"Can you take screen shots of before and after? I have an idea about what the problem might be, but I need a little more information."
Jason Schmidt replied to Alice Fleming's discussion Floating Tools Have Disappeared in the group SMART Mac Users"Go into applications -> SMART Board Drivers -> SMART Board Tools
This should bring back your floating tool bar."
Jason Schmidt replied to Vickie Powell's discussion Laser Light Feature??? in the group SMART Mac Users"There are two more things I can think of that you could do in this situation:
#1 the spotlight tool allows you to set the opacity of what is blocked out. From the drop-down menu, set the transparency to 90% and you have a very subtle accent.
#2…"
Jason Schmidt replied to ranjani sriram's discussion Groups feature in Notebook 10 in the group SMART Mac Users"I've never seen this problem, but you might want to run software update on both notebook and OSX. I am running 10.4.11 and 10.0.346.2 Notebook. I can't upgrade Notebook until I upgrade my OS - so there might be some incompatibility issue.…"
Jason Schmidt replied to ranjani sriram's discussion Groups feature in Notebook 10 in the group SMART Mac Users"What version of Notebook/OSX are you using?"
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If you teach 3-5 and use a SMARTboard, this is the place for you. Share ideas and lessons, collaborate and commiserate.
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- How long have you been using SMART Products?
- 1-3 years
- What SMART equipment do you use?
- SMART Board
- How do you use a Smart Board? Please tell us a little about your interest in Smart Boards, and why you are seeking to join this community.
- I have been an elementary school teacher since 2004. I have always had an affinity for technology, and interactive whiteboards have always been very intriguing to me.
As of February 4th, I am a certified SMART Notebook trainer, and I am excited about the potential of my SMART board, and I hope to gain and contribute much to this community.
- Computer Platform
- Mac OS X, Windows XP, Windows Vista
- What country are you in?
- United States of America
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- At 10:35pm on March 9, 2010,
Obe Hostetter said… - Glad to hear you are a certified trainer. Feel free to share resources, training opportunities, ideas, Notebook files, websites. We learn from one another. Great motto on your school web page too.
- At 11:01pm on March 7, 2010, Obe Hostetter said…
- Thanks for joining this community and sharing your wisdom, tips and ideas in response to the questions posted in the forums. We learn from one another.
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