Welcome Page 1 of 54 Welcome to comprehensive help for interwritetm interwritetm MEETING SUITE SCHOOL SUITE from GTCO CalComp Inc. Enter Guide to this help file If you are already using InterWrite Software, check What's new?.
Welcome Page 2 of 54 n Annotate window appears when you are using Annotation Mode. It contains an image of the screen, and can be moved, resized, minimized, maximized and closed just like any standard window. Make annotations in the Annotate window, then instantly switch to any other application. Use the new Pan and Scroll tool to move the screen image within the Annotate window. n Erasing entirely through a freehand annotation splits it into two or more independent parts.
Welcome Page 3 of 54 n MeetingBoard LX: a version of MeetingBoard for cost-sensitive applications. n MeetingPad 100: an electronic tablet, which communicates with a Meeting Suite system through a serial port or USB port. n MeetingPad 300: a cordless electronic tablet, which communicates with a Meeting Suite system though a Bluetooth wireless networking hub. n InterWrite Software: a Windows-based program for electronic collaboration.
Welcome Page 4 of 54 Before unpacking, examine the shipping cartons for damage. If a carton is damaged, notify the shipper immediately. Note: Save all shipping materials. If you need to ship a tablet later, you should repack it in the original materials. 2. Carefully unpack the products. CAUTION: To avoid damage to the controller, do not rest the MeetingBoard tablet on the controller housing (located on the rear of the tablet near one corner). Do not scratch or damage the tablet's writing surface. 3.
Welcome Page 5 of 54 MeetingPad 300: (optional) install the pen cord The pen cord enables the MeetingPad 300 pen to operate without batteries. The cord also keeps the pen tethered to the tablet, making it less likely to be lost. To install the pen cord: 1. Remove the pen cap, cover and batteries. A Batteries B Cover C Cap 2. Feed black battery replacement end through cover. 3. Feed yellow and black wires through notches in inner housing.
Welcome Page 6 of 54 Note: Each MeetingPad 300 must be within 25 feet (7m) of its intended Bluetooth hub. Reception depends on local conditions, and performance may vary in your facility. 1. Attach the pen tray to the tablet CAUTION: To avoid damage to the controller, do not rest the MeetingBoard tablet on the controller housing (located on the rear of the tablet near one corner). Do not scratch or damage the tablet's writing surface.
Welcome Page 7 of 54 b. Attach one mounting bracket (B) to the back of the MeetingBoard tablet using Phillips screws (A) as shown below. A Screw, M4-0.7x10mm pan head w/internal tooth washer B Mounting bracket C Tablet levelers c. Attach the other mounting bracket to the wall using hardware appropriate for the wall structure (this hardware is not included) as shown below. A Note: This hardware not included. Hole spacing on bracket matches 16" and 24" wall stud spacing. d.
Welcome Page 8 of 54 A Mounting bracket (2) B Screw, M4-0.7x10mm pan head with internal tooth washer C Back of tablet b. Using four screws, attach one foot to the bottom end of one leg (the end without crossbar holes). Attach two casters to each foot. Insert three end caps (two on the foot and one on the leg). Repeat for the other foot and leg. A Foot B Leg C End caps (6) D Lock washer (4) E Caster (4) F Screw, 1/4-20 x 2" flat head c.
Welcome Page 9 of 54 A Thumbscrew (2) B Mounting bracket C T-slot (typical) Next: Assemble the electronic pens. 3. Assemble the MeetingBoard pen(s) a. Locate the marker holders, electronics modules, batteries, pen caps and markers supplied. The pens are electronically coded to match the plastic colors: black, blue, red and green. b. Remove the marker's cap and replace it with a MeetingBoard pen cap. c. Insert a marker into the pen housing with the matching color (e.g.
Welcome Page 10 of 54 f. The LED should flash four times, indicating the pen is working correctly. MeetingBoard electronic pen, assembled To disassemble the pen: Press the latch on the underside of the pen, then pull the pen apart. The two modules should separate easily---excessive force is not required and should not be used. If the modules don't separate easily, press the latch farther inward. Next: You are ready to connect the system.
Welcome Page 11 of 54 a. Shut down and turn off the computer. b. Locate and identify the ports on the MeetingBoard controller (shown at right). A USB port B Serial port C Power port c. For USB connections: a. Plug one end of the USB cable into a USB port on the computer (or plug it into a USB hub connected to the computer). b. Plug the other end of the USB cable into the MeetingBoard USB port. or For serial connections: a. Plug one end of the serial cable into the serial port on the computer. b.
Welcome n Page 12 of 54 For serial connection: With computer OFF, connect tablet to computer's serial port using the serial adapter (as shown at right). Turn computer ON. You will be prompted to install drivers. A Win 95/98/ME/2000/XP computer B Serial adapter C MeetingPad 100 Next: Calibrate MeetingBoard. 3. Calibrate MeetingBoard Tip: To assure the electronic ink is properly aligned, always recalibrate after moving the table or projector. a.
Welcome Page 13 of 54 1. Shut down and turn off the computer. 2. Locate and identify the ports on the MeetingBoard controller (shown at right). A USB port B Serial port C Power port 3. Using the USB cable, connect the MeetingBoard's USB port (A) to the computer's USB port (or to a port on a USB hub connected to the computer). or Using the serial cable, connect the MeetingBoard's serial port (B) to the computer's serial port. CAUTION: DO NOT connect both USB and serial cables at the same time. 4.
Welcome n A MeetingPad. n The PC. Page 14 of 54 Note: Color Copyboard Mode functions without InterWrite Software. Next, review instructions for using the MeetingBoard pens and MeetingPad pens. Finally, you are ready to use InterWrite Software. The InterWrite Software mode you use depends on what you want to do with the Meeting Suite system.
Welcome Page 15 of 54 2. Assure other components are on: n For Interactive Mode or PC Whiteboard Mode: Assure the computer is on. n For Interactive Mode: Assure the video projector is on and is projecting the computer's screen onto the MeetingBoard writing surface. 3. On the MeetingBoard LX control panel, use the electronic pen to... Click A for Interactive Mode. Click B for PC Whiteboard Mode. Starting from a MeetingPad Starting from a MeetingPad 100 1. Assure the MeetingBoard is on. 2.
Welcome Page 16 of 54 1. Assure the MeetingBoard is on. 2. Assure other components are on: n For Interactive Mode or PC Whiteboard Mode: Assure the computer is on. n For Interactive Mode: Assure the video projector is on and is projecting the computer's screen onto the MeetingBoard writing surface. 3. Then... n To start from PC's Start menu Click Start > Programs > GTCO CalComp InterWrite > Interactive Mode. or Click Start > Programs > GTCO CalComp InterWrite > Whiteboard Mode.
Welcome Page 17 of 54 To write, draw or interact with the system, press the pen's tip on the MeetingPad's surface, then move the pen across the surface. About the pen buttons: A Tip (same as pressing mouse's left button) B Left-double-click (same as pressing mouse's left button twice) C Right-click (same as pressing mouse's right button) Color Copyboard Mode Copyboard Mode is MeetingBoard’s simplest mode of operation.
Welcome Page 18 of 54 For the latest product information, check the GTCO CalComp Web site. Getting started Here's a summary of how to get your School Suite system up and running. Follow the links for more details. First, be certain you have everything not supplied with the School Suite system. Next, install the system: A. Unpack the products and make certain you received everything. B. Install InterWrite software on your Windows PC. C.
Welcome Page 19 of 54 Next: Install InterWrite Software. B. Install InterWrite Software Note: InterWrite Software is compatible with Windows 95, 98, ME, NT, 2000 and XP. 1. Remove any graphic tablet drivers installed on the PC. 2. Insert the InterWrite Software CD into the computer’s CD drive. 3. Wait for the installation program to launch. Note: If the installation program does not start on its own, use Windows Explorer to locate and launch setup.exe on the CDROM. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Welcome Page 20 of 54 2. Feed black battery replacement end through cover. 3. Feed yellow and black wires through notches in inner housing. B C D E Cover Cap Black battery replacement Black wire F G H I Yellow wire Strain relief Notches Inner housing 4. Push black battery replacement end of cord into area where batteries were (see below), making sure the yellow wire is toward the pen tip for correct polarity.
Welcome Page 21 of 54 A B C D Tablet Pen tray Phillips screw (4) Assembled view 2a. Mount the tablet on a wall CAUTION: To avoid damage to the controller, do not rest the SchoolBoard tablet on the controller housing (located on the rear of the tablet near one corner). Do not scratch or damage the tablet's writing surface. WARNING: Never nail or drill the SchoolBoard tablet. Doing so will damage the unit and void your warranty.
Welcome Page 22 of 54 b. Hang the tablet by interlocking the mounting brackets as shown below. A Tablet B Wall Next: Assemble the electronic pen(s). 2b. Mount the tablet on the optional floor stand CAUTION: To avoid damage to the controller, do not rest the SchoolBoard tablet on the controller housing (located on the rear of the tablet near one corner). Do not scratch or damage the tablet's writing surface. WARNING: Never nail or drill the SchoolBoard tablet.
Welcome Page 23 of 54 c. IMPORTANT: Examine the leg assemblies: one side of each assembly has 10 holes (2 groups of 5) and the other side has 8 holes (2 groups of 4). In this step, the sides with 10 holes must face away from the crossbars. Attach both crossbars to one leg assembly using eight screws as shown below. The screws pass through the 4 outermost holes in each group of 5 holes. Attach the other leg assembly to the crossbars in the same way.
Welcome Page 24 of 54 D Pen cap Note: Keep the markers capped as much as possible to prevent them from drying out. The caps enable the electronic pens to be used in Interactive Mode without leaving ink on the tablet. d. Remove the battery cover from a pen electronics module. Insert a battery into the module (assure polarity is correct!). Replace the battery cover. e. Snap the pen electronics module into a marker housing (any module can be used with any marker housing). f.
Welcome Page 25 of 54 What do you need? Interactive Mode PC Whiteboard Mode Windows computer Required Required Video projector Required --- Printer Optional Optional Main tablet SchoolBoard SchoolBoard Remote tablet (optional) SchoolPad 100 or MeetingPad 300 --- 1. Connect SchoolBoard It is recommended that you connect using the PC's USB port. If the PC doesn't have a USB port, then connect using its serial port. a. Shut down and turn off the computer. b.
Welcome Page 26 of 54 A Win 98/ME/2000/XP computer B USB adapter C SchoolPad 100 n For serial connection: With computer OFF, connect tablet to computer's serial port using the serial adapter (as shown at right). Turn computer ON. You will be prompted to install drivers. A Win 95/98/ME/2000/XP computer B Serial adapter C SchoolPad 100 Next: Calibrate SchoolBoard. 3. Calibrate SchoolBoard Tip: To assure the electronic ink is properly aligned, always recalibrate after moving the table or projector. a.
Welcome Page 27 of 54 you to control programs, edit documents and add annotations. Installation for Interactive Mode is complete. You can now use the system. Connect for PC Whiteboard Mode 1. Shut down and turn off the computer. 2. Locate and identify the ports on the SchoolBoard controller (shown at right). A USB port B Serial port C Power port 3. Using the USB cable, connect the SchoolBoard's USB port (A) to the computer's USB port (or to a port on a USB hub connected to the computer).
Welcome Page 28 of 54 Write meeting notes on a "blank page" Review, rearrange or delete annotation images Distribute annotation images electronically Print notes ü ü ü ü ü ü Optional Optional *Requires SchoolPad 300 and Bluetooth hub. Starting from SchoolBoard 1. Assure the SchoolBoard is on. 2. Assure other components are on: n For Interactive Mode or PC Whiteboard Mode: Assure the computer is on.
Welcome Page 29 of 54 Tip: To give a unit a unique name, select the unit in the list of found devices, then click the Properties button. 8. Choose a user profile: a. Press the SchoolPad 300's LINK button. b. Select a user profile and log in. Tip: Once a SchoolPad 300 has been added via the Device Manager, it can be easily connected later from the Session Manager (which reduces the number of steps needed to connect).
Welcome Page 30 of 54 n Pen tip is the same as a mouse's left button. Use it to click and drag. n Lower button (nearest the pen tip) is the same as a mouse's left button. Use it to click and drag. n Upper button (farthest from the pen tip) is the same as a mouse's right button. Sleep mode assures pens operate over the longest time. After 20 seconds of inactivity, a pen automatically enters sleep mode. This enables its battery to provide several months of service.
Welcome n Page 31 of 54 Annotation Mode captures the current screen image and enables you to draw on it using the electronic pens. To enter Annotation Mode: Click any pen button , or click the Highlighter button , or click the Eraser button or click the Pointer button . When you enter Annotation Mode, InterWrite opens the Annotate window, which contains an image of the screen at that moment. n Make all your freehand and text annotations in the Annotate window.
Welcome Page 32 of 54 Create Image Page containing imported picture Open GWB File Viewer to view images contained in an annotation file View Previous Image in currently open file View Next Image in currently open file Clear all annotations from the current screen Save current screen image (with annotations) in currently open image file Control MeetingPad Input for allowing or preventing annotations using MeetingPads or SchoolPads Start Internet Browser and open page designated in Preferences window
Welcome Page 33 of 54 to control programs, edit documents and add annotations. Position and resize the Control Bar Position the Control Bar The Control Bar has two configurations: floating and docked. You can easily change from one configuration to another: n To dock the Control Bar when it is floating: Drag the Control Bar's title bar to an edge, then release it when it snaps to the edge. (If the Control Bar doesn't snap to an edge, there is already a docked tool bar at that edge; try another edge.
Welcome Erase annotations Page 34 of 54 Click the Eraser button, then move the electronic pen over the annotations you want to erase. or In Annotation Mode, right-click anywhere, then select the eraser in the pop-up menu. or Use the small eraser on the back of the electronic pen. or Use the large electronic eraser. Tip: Use the eraser to split a freehand annotation into two or more independent parts. Create text annotations To do this... Do this...
Welcome Page 35 of 54 To do this... Do this... Move annotations Click the Pointer button. Click one or more annotations, then drag. Resize annotations Click one or more annotations, then drag any handle. Copy or cut annotations Click the Pointer button. Click one or more annotations, then Edit > Copy (CTRL-C) or Edit > Cut (CTRL-X). Delete annotations Click the Pointer button. Click one or more annotations, then press DELETE. Open a blank page Click the Blank Page button.
Welcome n Page 36 of 54 For a registered user: 1. Click the user's name in the Existing User Profiles list. 2. Click OK. n For an unregistered user: 1. Click the Edit Profiles button. 2. In the Edit User Profiles window: a. Type the new user's name. b. Select a pointer identifier, default pen color and default line width for this user. c. Click Add User to complete registration and return to the login window.
Welcome Page 37 of 54 To do this... Do this... Open the Session Manager Click the InterWrite icon in the Task Bar, then click Session Manager in the pop-up menu. or If InterWrite is running, click the Session Manager button. To connect a device Click its green button. The device can now use InterWrite. To connect a device that Turn on the device, then click its green button. The device can now use InterWrite is off To disconnect a device Click its red button. The device cannot use InterWrite.
Welcome Page 38 of 54 Customizing enables you to: n Change the Control Bar's behavior. n Add or remove tools. n Save and select Control Bar configurations. 1. Click in the Control Bar to open the InterWrite menu, then click Customize... in the menu. 2. In the Toolbar Settings tab, set options as desired. 3. In the Customize Toolbar tab: To select a scheme: Open the Current Toolbar Scheme list and click the scheme name. To customize a scheme: Add or remove buttons.
Welcome Page 39 of 54 The Virtual Keyboard is an on-screen substitute for the physical keyboard attached to the PC supporting Meeting Suite. It enables you to do anything in Interactive Mode that you can do from the physical keyboard. The Virtual Keyboard is convenient because you can "type" while keeping your focus on the MeetingBoard. Additionally, the Virtual Keyboard lets MeetingPad users "type" from anywhere in the room. Tip: The Virtual Keyboard works with any program, not just InterWrite.
Welcome Page 40 of 54 Numeric keypad: numbers and related keys, available in both standard and enhanced layouts. Configuring the keyboard To do this... Do this... Hide the keyboard Deactivate Settings > Keyboard Visible. Show hidden keyboard Click Virtual Keyboard icon in the Task Bar. Switch between 2D and 3D keys Settings > 3D Keys. Allow keyboard to move behind other windows Deactivate Settings > Always on Top. Turn "click" sound on or off Settings > Use Click Sound.
Welcome Page 41 of 54 Tip: To start PC Whiteboard Mode in a Meeting Suite system, see Starting from MeetingBoard, Starting from MeetingBoard LX and Starting from the PC. Tip: To start PC Whiteboard Mode in a School Suite system, see Starting from SchoolBoard and Starting from the PC. To do this... Do this... Start a new image file Click or File > New Image File... . Save annotation to current file Click or File > Save As... . Save image under a new name Click or File > Save As...
Welcome Page 42 of 54 Paste an image Click the Paste button or Edit > Paste. A previously cut or copied image is pasted into the current file. Zoom Click the Zoom button (repeated clicking cycles through all zoom levels). Zoom in or out View > 25%, View > 33%, View > 50%, View > 66%, View > 75% or View > 100%. Print image(s) Click the Print button or File > Print... . In the Print Setup window, you can choose to print all images, a range of images or the currently selected image.
Welcome Page 43 of 54 14555 North 82nd Street Scottsdale, AZ 85260 n E-mail: CalComp.support@gtcocalcomp.com n Phone: 1-480-443-2214 n Fax: 1-480-948-5508 U.S. East Coast GTCO CalComp Inc. 7125 Riverwood Drive Columbia, MD 21046 n E-mail: gtco.support@gtcocalcomp.com n Phone: 1-410-312-9221 n Fax: 1-410-290-9065 Europe GTCO CalComp World Trade Center A-1300 Vienna -- Airport Austria n Phone: +43 1 7007 36450 n Fax: +43 1 7007 36458 Web www.gtcocalcomp.
Welcome Page 44 of 54 MeetingPad/SchoolPad care and cleaning Replacing MeetingPad/SchoolPad 300 pen batteries General care Cleaning the tablet Specifications for MeetingBoard Product specifications Platform Support PC Software Drivers Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP Hardware Interface RS232 and Universal Serial Bus (USB) standard Resolution 1,000 lines per inch (39.
Welcome Page 45 of 54 Platform Support PC Software Drivers Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP Hardware Interface RS232 and Universal Serial Bus (USB) standard Resolution 1,000 lines per inch (39.
Welcome Page 46 of 54 Operating Temperature 40 to 115°F (5 to 40°C) Warranty Three years Tablet Physical Dimensions (measurements include pen tray and control box) Model 1060 and 1060B Active Area 60 in (1524 mm) diagonal Width 54 in (1372 mm) Height 41.75 in (1060 mm) Weight 36 lb (16.3 kg) Model 1077 and 1077B Active Area 77.5 in (1968 mm) diagonal Width 68 in (1727 mm) Height 52.
Welcome Page 47 of 54 Platform Support PC Software Drivers Windows 98/ME/2000/XP Interface Bluetooth Resolution 1,000 lines per inch (39.5 lines per mm) Sensing Proximity 0.
Welcome Page 48 of 54 Scottsdale, Arizona, U.S.A. 6-18-2000 Mike Truscio Location Date Vice President of Engineering European Contact GTCO CalComp World Trade Center A-1300 Vienna -- Airport Austria Tel: + 43 1 7007 36450 Fax: + 43 1 7007 36458 European Union-emission directive This product is in conformity with the protection requirements of EU Council Directive 89/366/ECC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility.
Welcome Page 49 of 54 Tel: + 43 1 7007 36450 Fax: + 43 1 7007 36458 European Union-emission directive This product is in conformity with the protection requirements of EU Council Directive 89/366/ECC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility. This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class A Information Technology Equipment according to CISPR 22/European Standard EN55022.
Welcome Page 50 of 54 CE Certification for MeetingPad 100 / SchoolPad 100 Declaration of conformity according to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014 Manufacturer’s Name GTCO CalComp, Inc. Manufacturer’s Address: 14555 N. 82nd Street Scottsdale, Arizona 85260 U.S.A. declares, that the product Product Name: MeetingPad 100, SchoolPad 100 Model Numbers: 36081, 36082 Product Options: All conforms to the following product specifications: Safety: Not applicable to any standard.
Welcome Page 51 of 54 declares, that the product Product Name: MeetingPad 300, SchoolPad 300 Model Numbers: Product Options: All conforms to the following product specifications: Safety: Not applicable to any standard. EMC: CISPR 22:1985/EN55022:1988-Class B EN55024:1998 ETS 300 683 (1997) ETS 300 220 (2000-09) Supplementary Information The product herewith complies with the requirements of the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC. Scottsdale, Arizona, U.S.A.
Welcome Page 52 of 54 These devices comply with Part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Canada Industry Canada Class B emission compliance statement. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Avis de conformite' a' la re'glementation d'Industrie Canada.
Welcome Page 53 of 54 This device complies with Part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Canada Industry Canada Class A emission compliance statement. This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Avis de conformite' a' la re'glementation d'Industrie Canada.
Welcome Page 54 of 54 This device complies with Part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Canada Industry Canada Class B emission compliance statement. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Avis de conformite' a' la re'glementation d'Industrie Canada.
