User's Manual

CHAPTER 4
CONFIGURING THE DISPLAY
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Updating system software manually
You can download system software updates at smarttech.com/downloads and update your display
using a USB drive.
Switching to the Beta channel
The Beta channel is meant for advanced users who are comfortable using pre-release software.
System software releases in the Beta channel contain new features that are still in development.
Sign up to receive Beta channel announcements at smarttech.com/SMARTBetaProgram.
IMPORTANT
l You may encounter bugs or other unexpected behavior in pre-release software.
l Features previewed in the Beta channel may never appear in a Stable channel release.
l There may be frequent updates to the display’s system software.
l The user interface may change significantly as features develop.
l If you switch to the Beta channel and want to return to the Stable channel, you must perform
a factory reset that erases all of the display’s settings.
Before switching to the Beta channel
Before switching to the Beta channel, back up important Whiteboard content using the
SMARTkapp® app. See the SMARTBoard 7000 series interactive displays user’s guide
(
smarttech.com/kb/171163).
Switching between the Beta and Stable channels
To switch to the Beta channel
1.
Tap the Home button
on the screen.
The launcher appears.
2.
Tap Settings
.
The Settings window appears.
3. Tap Auto Update.