G ETTING S TARTED for Windows and the Mac
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Table of Contents Introduction 5 Setup the InterWrite Model 400 Pad 6 The Electronic InterWrite Pen 7 Charging the InterWrite Pad and Pen Attaching the Tether to the Pad and Pen 7 7 Make the Connection 8 Install the Bluetooth Device on the Computer 9 Install the Bluetooth Software on the PC Install the USB Adapter Install the PC Card 9 9 10 Install the InterWrite Software on Windows 11 Install the InterWrite Software on the Mac 12 Connect the Devices 13 Connect the InterWrite Pad on W
Light and Tone Indicators 20 The Status Lights 20 The Power Status Light The Connection Status Light The Pad Battery Status Light The Pen Battery Charging Status Light Tone Indicators Getting Started with InterWrite Begin an InterWrite Session Pen Selection in Windows Pen Selection on the Mac Pen Selection during a Presentation Presentation Files Distributing Presentation Files Additional GTCO CalComp Resources 20 20 20 20 20 21 21 22 23 23 24 25 25 APPENDIX Limited Warranty for MeetingPad 400
TM I NTER W RITE M EETING P AD The InterWrite Model 400 MeetingPads and SchoolPads are tablet systems that feature the patented digitizer and pen-input technology for which GTCO CalComp is famous. InterWrite Pads are used with the InterWrite software on a PC or a Mac to remotely control the computer by running applications, opening and editing files, and annotating captured screen images and pages in a presentation file.
Setup the InterWrite Model 400 Pad The MeetingPad 400 and SchoolPad 400 communicate with the computer using BluetoothTM wireless technology. The Bluetooth communications device is built into the Model 400 Pads. The Pad communicates with a Bluetooth device – either an Ezurio USB Adapter, or Ezurio PC Card – installed on the computer. The Pad runs on Nickel Metal Hydride batteries, which provide about 40 hours of wireless operation before they have to be recharged.
The Electronic InterWrite Pen The InterWrite Pen is an input device to the computer. You will use it to control mouse movements on the computer by moving the tip of the Pen just above (in prox of), or touching, the Pad’s Workspace surface. When the tip of the Pen is in prox of, or on, the Pad’s Workspace, it simulates the same effects you would see with the left mouse button both in Windows and on the Mac.
Make the Connection The InterWrite system employs BluetoothTM wireless technology to establish wireless communication between the Whiteboards and Pads in the InterWrite family of products and the computer. A Bluetooth device must be installed on each component involved in the wireless communication. The BTCOM Module is installed on the Whiteboard. An Ezurio USB Adapter (or dongle, as it’s commonly referred to) or Ezurio PC Card is installed on the computer.
Install the Bluetooth Device on the Computer Windows: The Bluetooth software must be installed on your Windows PC before you install the Bluetooth Device, whether it is the Ezurio USB Adapter, or the Ezurio PC Card. Install on Windows 98, Me, 2000, or XP, only. Mac: The InterWrite system is compatible with the Mac OS X version 10.2.5 or above installation of the Bluetooth software for wireless communication.
Install the Bluetooth Device on the Computer The Adapter-to-USB-port and software installation must be performed by a user with Administrator privileges. If the configuration is changed, that is, if the Adapter is moved to another USB port on the computer, or if a different USB Adapter is installed in the USB port on that computer, the process must be managed by the Admin.
Install the InterWrite Software on Windows The InterWrite software must be installed on Windows by a user with Administrator privileges. InterWrite is compatible with Windows 95 (serial only), 98, Me, NT (serial only), 2000, and XP. 1 Log in as Administrator. Insert the InterWrite software CD into the CD drive on your PC. The installer will autoload. If it doesn’t, click on the Start button on the Windows Task Bar and select Run from the menu. Type X:\setup.exe (X represents the CD drive letter).
Install the InterWrite Software on the Mac The InterWrite software must be installed on the Mac by a user with Admin privileges. InterWrite is compatible with Mac OS X version 10.2.5 or higher. 1 Insert the InterWrite software CD into the CD-ROM drive on your Mac. An InterWrite CD icon will appear on your desktop. 2 Double-click on the InterWrite icon on the desktop to display the CD’s contents. Double-click on the Install InterWrite icon.
Connect the Devices The InterWrite software component Device Manager is the driver for the InterWrite Devices, Whiteboards, Pads and the iPanel. Device Manager is loaded when the InterWrite software is successfully installed on the computer. It automatically detects cabled InterWrite Whiteboards and Pads and the iPanel.
Connect the InterWrite Pad on Windows The last step in setting up wireless communications between your Bluetooth devices on the Pad and your PC is performed by Device Manager. Make sure the Pad is powered on. 1 in the System Tray on the Windows Task Bar to Click on the InterWrite icon display the Device Manager menu. 2 Select the Devices... menu option. The Devices dialog box is displayed. 3 Click on the Find Bluetooth Devices button.
As soon as the Devices dialog is displayed, Device Manager begins trying to connect to the Remembered Devices. Each discovered device is identified in the Devices dialog by its Name, Type, Connection, Status, Availability, and whether AutoConnect is enabled. The Properties feature allows you to give a connected InterWrite Device the Name shown in the Devices List Window (the Model 400 Pad is given an additional Bluetooth Name) and to program its SoftKeys.
Connect the InterWrite Pad on the Mac The last step in setting up wireless communications between your Bluetooth InterWrite Devices is performed by Device Manager. Make sure the Pad is powered on. 1 Click on the InterWrite icon Device Manager Menu. on the Mac Menubar to display the 2 Select the Devices... menu option. The Devices dialog box is displayed. 3 Click on the Scan Bluetooth button. The Select Bluetooth Device dialog box is displayed.
6 Click on the device in the left column. A Service is displayed in the right column. All Whiteboards and Pads will use the ZV-AT Service. 7 Click on the Service in the right column. 8 Click on the Select button. The Bluetooth dialog box goes away. The Pad beeps once when it is connected. If the device doesn’t connect, repeat the process—click on the Device, click on the Service, click on the Select button.
Operating the InterWrite Model 400 Pad The InterWrite Pad provides the freedom to interact with a projected presentation from anywhere in the room. You can write annotations and run applications remotely, giving you the opportunity to engage others and encourage participation.
The Connect Button The Connect Button wakes up a Pad that is in Sleep Mode and attempts to connect, or reconnect, the powered-on, discovered Pad. How it Works in Windows The Pad is discovered when the signal sent from the Bluetooth device installed on the computer is answered by the Pad. An exchange of device addresses takes place. Device Manager displays the Pad’s address in the Pad’s Properties profile. The Pad stores the computer’s Bluetooth address.
Light and Tone Indicators The Status Lights Charging Status Light turns off when the Pen is fully charged, or the pad charger has been disconnected from the Pad. The four Status Lights across the top of the Pad to the left of the Pen Tray indicate the status of various aspects of Pad operation.
Getting Started with InterWrite The InterWrite system is at the heart of a successful interactive collaboration, whether it is in a classroom of fourth graders studying world geography, or in a boardroom of corporate executives brainstorming a new product launch. All the tools you will need to stimulate inspiration, connection and participation can be found in the InterWrite software. Here’s a quick look at the InterWrite basics to get you started.
Pen Selection in Windows Windows Toolbar The Windows InterWrite Toolbar is displayed, by default, along the right side of the projected desktop image. You can drag it to the left side of the desktop, or position it at the top or bottom. You will note that a Down Arrow appears adjacent to many of the InterWrite tools. Click on the Down Arrow adjacent to the tool, or select the tool from the Toolbar and right-click in the Annotation Window to display the tool’s Tools Settings dialog.
Pen Selection on the Mac When you open InterWrite in Interactive Mode, it automatically starts up in Annotation Mode and a blank page is displayed. The InterWrite Toolbar is displayed, by default, along the right side of the projected desktop image. Four different Pen tools can be configured on the Toolbar, including the shape-drawing Pen.
Presentation Files Each annotated screen capture represents a page in the presentation file. The Page Creation tools are used to add additional pages to the presentation file. The presentation file is automatically saved in a .GWB file. As soon as InterWrite goes into Annotation Mode (in Windows—when an Annotation Tool is selected; on the Mac—when Interactive Mode is started up), an untitled presentation file is created. Unless you give the file a name, it is automatically saved using today’s date.
Distributing Presentation Files Additional GTCO CalComp Resources The InterWrite presentation files you create can be printed for local distribution, or emailed to anyone, anywhere. We invite you to visit the GTCO CalComp Web site at www.gtcocalcomp.com, where we have provided a variety of resources to help make your InterWrite experience more rewarding. We especially encourage you to visit www.gtcocalcomp.com/ support_interwrite.htm and www.gtcocalcomp.com/erc/ index.htm.
Limited Warranty for MeetingPad 400 and SchoolPad 400 GTCO CalComp Corporation warrants these products to be free from defects in material and workmanship under the following terms. Complete and return the enclosed warranty registration card to ensure that your products are covered by this warranty. Coverage Parts and labor are warranted for one (1) year from the date of the first consumer purchase for the InterWrite Pad, electronic Pen, pad charger, cables and accessories.
CE Certification for MeetingPad 400 and SchoolPad 400 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.
Safety Statements This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Japan Battery Handling and Precautions • • • • Always charge batteries prior to first use. • Dispose of properly. Never short-circuit or reverse polarity. Do not incinerate or dismantle batteries. Cell components are corrosive and may be harmful to skin and eyes. Do not pull on battery lead wires or connector. Excessive force on the leads or connectors can damage the welding joints or other connections.
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