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Presentations

In most organizations, presentations depend on extensive use of visual aids, particularly slide shows. You can use your SMART interactive product and SMART Meeting Pro software to present slide shows in an effective, interactive manner.

Solutions for common business needs

Your SMART products offer solutions for the following presentation business needs:

Business need	Solution	More information
You want to present a PowerPoint file using PowerPoint software.	SMART Ink integrates with PowerPoint software. When you start a PowerPoint presentation, the SMART Ink Toolbar for PowerPoint appears. You can use this toolbar to interact with the PowerPoint file from your SMART interactive product: you can navigate within the presentation and write notes over slides.	Using SMART Ink during PowerPoint presentations
You want to present a PowerPoint file, but PowerPoint software isn’t installed on the meeting room computer.	You can open the PowerPoint file in SMART Meeting Pro software. If you’re using Unbound Workspace, SMART Meeting Pro software imports all of the file’s slides into a single page and marks each slide with a bookmark. You can navigate from slide to slide by pressing Next Bookmark and Previous Bookmark in radar view.	Inserting PowerPoint presentations
You want to view a file or use an application on the meeting room computer.	In Desktop mode, you can interact with the operating system and applications on a meeting room computer like those on your personal computer while using the gestures and other features supported by your interactive product. You can use SMART Board Tools like Screen Shade, Spotlight and Magnifier to highlight areas of the screen. You can add shortcuts to these SMART Board Tools to the Programs button menu for easy access.	Interacting with applications in Desktop mode Using other tools Customizing the Programs button menu
You want to present a large or complex topic in a visually interesting way.	In Unbound Workspace, pages have no defined boundaries, and the page area can be larger than the viewable area. You can use Unbound Workspace to present large or detailed content, such as maps, architectural drawings and complex workflows.	Displaying pages in Unbound Workspace
Participants need to attend your presentation remotely.	You can use Bridgit software to enable participants to attend presentations remotely. You can share video, audio and the screen with remote participants.	Connecting with others using Bridgit software integration

Tips

Here are some tips for giving a successful presentation:

If you’re new to using SMART interactive products, read the documentation and practice using the products before you give your presentation.
When preparing your presentation, ensure all elements—particularly text elements—are visible when viewed on your SMART interactive product. Remember that the SMART interactive product and the computer you used to create your presentation might have different display settings (resolution, aspect ratio, and so on).
Use the SMART interactive product’s features to enhance your presentation. For example, you could draw lines between related concepts during the presentation rather than including the lines in the presentation.
Use visual aids effectively. For example, instead of relying on bulleted lists, use illustrations, charts and other visual aids to represent the ideas you want to present. You can use the Business Gallery as a starting point for these visuals.
If participants attend your presentation remotely, remember to share your screen and ask the remote participants to mute their microphones during the presentation.

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SMART Meeting Pro 4.1

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Presentations

Solutions for common business needs

Tips