Promethean Troubleshooting

Quick tricks to get your Promethean board, projector and pens working

Promethean Pen (or Sound) Is Not Working
"My Promethean Pen is not working..." "My Promethean Board SOUND is not working..."   --- 2 minute fix * First, borrow a wo...
Thu, 5 Mar, 2020 at 8:47 AM
My Promethean Projector Won't Come On
Does your projector have any lights showing on it?  GREEN, RED, ORANGE?   *This is not the flame/light on the board, but on the projector itself. ...
Tue, 20 Jan, 2015 at 11:19 AM
Volume on my Promethean PANEL
Having trouble with VOLUME?  Check these controls on your PC and Promethean ActivPanel to adjust volume: First, on the front of the...
Wed, 7 Oct, 2015 at 9:49 AM
Volume on my Promethean BOARD
Having trouble with VOLUME?  Check these controls on your PC and Promethean Board to adjust volume: First, on the left side of the Prometh...
Wed, 7 Oct, 2015 at 9:44 AM
How do I clean my ActivPanel Screen?
Follow the steps below when cleaning your ActivPanel Touch: Wipe the surface gently with a slightly damp 100% cotton or micro-fibre cloth Use a ...
Wed, 19 Nov, 2014 at 9:44 AM
Promethean Flipchart Resources
Promethean Planet Sign-in or register for a free account to access to all of the following ActivInspire classroom tools/resources: ...
Fri, 12 Jun, 2015 at 9:20 AM
Promethean Projector Types on SCSD Promethean Boards
Which projector type here matches your Promethean?  Type A is orange Type B is silver Type C is silver If you projector is not one of these 3 ab...
Wed, 15 Sep, 2021 at 8:46 AM
Cleaning Promethean Projector Filters
For Type A & B Projectors (PRM 10 and PRM 20), there are 2 filters to clean. DO NOT use canned/compressed air to clean the projector body. Dust does...
Thu, 1 Sep, 2016 at 2:27 PM
How to calibrate my Promethean Board/Pen
If you touch your pen to the board and the cursor doesn't go to the exact spot you're touching, then your board needs to be calibrated. Follow the q...
Wed, 8 Feb, 2017 at 6:00 PM