Using the Spotlight tool

You can use the Spotlight during a presentation to draw attention to an area of the screen. You can move the Spotlight to different areas of the screen and change its shape.

To start the Spotlight tool

1. In Windows 7 operating system, select Start > All Programs > SMART Technologies > SMART Tools > Spotlight.

   OR

   In Windows 8 operating system, go to the Apps screen and then scroll to and press Spotlight.

2. Do the following:

   • To move the highlighted area, press the Spotlight icon, and then drag it to another location on the screen.

   • To make the Spotlight larger or smaller, press the edge of the highlighted area, and then drag it outward or inward.

   • To change the highlighted area’s shape, press the Spotlight icon’s menu arrow, select Shape, and then select Ellipse, Rectangle or Star.

   • To change the transparency of everything outside of the highlighted area, press the Spotlight icon’s menu arrow, select Transparency, and then select a percentage of transparency or Not Transparent.

To close the Spotlight tool

1. Press the Spotlight icon’s menu arrow, and then select Exit.