Using the Screen Shade tool

You can use a screen shade to cover the information on your screen and reveal it slowly. A screen shade helps you focus your audience’s attention.

To display a screen shade

1. Press the SMART Board icon in the notification area, and then select Other SMART Tools > Screen Shade.

   Note 

   If your computer isn’t currently connected to an interactive product, the SMART Board icon includes an X in its lower-right corner.

   If your computer isn’t currently connected to an interactive product, the SMART Board icon is gray and includes an X in its lower-right corner.

   In Windows 7 operating system, select Start > All Programs > SMART Technologies > SMART Tools > Screen Shade.

   OR

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

2. Press one side of the screen shade and drag it to cover and uncover the screen.

   Tip 

   If you want to quickly cover the entire screen, double-click the screen shade.

To remove a screen shade

1. Press Close in the screen shade’s upper-right corner.