User Manual Pressure-Sensitive Pen Device User's Manual For IBM Personal Computers and Compatibles with Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP RS232C: Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP USB: Windows 98/ME/2000/XP Driver and Pen Utilities Version 4.0 The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice, and no part of this document may be reproduced or transferred in any form or by any means without the written consent of UC-Logic Technology Corporation.
pen device functions, items in the package, system requirements, hardware installation procedure, Driver and Pen Utilities installation procedure, verification of hardware installation, verification of overall installation, usage tips, pen scrolling, configuring the pen device, Annotate All program, Annotate for Word program, PenMail Program, PenSigner Program, and PenCommander Program. This manual is applicable to Driver and Pen Utilities Version 4.0.
2. Three-Button Mouse Commands - The Pen Device provides all functions of a three-button mouse with a Pen Tip and two Barrel Buttons, all programmable. 3. Scrolling documents or images - You can scroll up and down by moving the Pen freely over Tablet Plate ("Pen Scrolling") without looking for the scroll bar. 4. Pen Launching - You can launch any application or emulate keyboard pressing by tapping on Hot Cells on Tablet Plate. 5. Adjusting the size and position of Pen Area on Tablet Plate. 6.
Please refer to later sections for a description of the product series and packed items shown in the following tables.
Description of Product Series The following is a description of the product series of Pen Tablets and Tablet Keyboards. • DP – RS232: DP Series Tablet with Cordless or Corded Pressure-Sensitive Pen and with RS232C interface. • DP – USB: DP Series Tablet with Cordless or Corded Pressure-Sensitive Pen and with USB interface. A Cordless Mouse may optinally be included for larger-sized Tablets. • KD – RS232: KD Series Keyboard with Cordless or Corded Pressure-sensitive Pen and with RS232C interface.
Tablet Plate • Driver Disc: A CD containing Driver Program, Pen Utilities and User’s Manual (this manual) • Keyboard RS232: A keyboard connected through a split data cable with a keyboard connector and an RS232C connector • Keyboard USB: A keyboard connected through a data cable with a USB connector • Pen Holder: A holder for a Cordless or Corded Pen Plate RS232: A Tablet Plate connected through a split data cable with an RS-232C Connector and two keyboard connectors • • Plate USB: A Tablet Plate c
Figure 1 Parts of a Pen Device Note: The optional Cordless Mouse requires a Pen Tablet with USB Interface. Installing Hardware To install the Pen Device, 1. Attach the hardware to your computer according to its type (Pen Device with USB Interface, Pen Tablet with RS232C Interface, or Tablet Keyboard with RS232C Interface), 2. Verify that hardware is installed properly, 3. Install the Driver and Pen Utilities, and 4. Verify that the pen device as installed functions properly. 5.
figures shown below. On a computer system that fully supports USB interface, there is no need to turn off the power, nor restart the operating system. The Pen Device may be either a Pen Tablet or a Tablet Keyboard. When the system detects the presence of a USB Pen Device, it will attempt to look for its driver. Please select Cancel or press the escape key (marked Esc) to get out of it, and start the Setup program on the Driver Disc to install the Driver and Pen Utilities.
Figure 2 Attaching a USB Pen Device to PC Installing Pen Tablet with RS232C Interface Before attempting to install the Pen Tablet on your computer, please check that the system requirements are all met, and that all items listed in Pen Tablet Packing List are present. This section describes the installation procedure for Pen Tablet with RS232C Interface. If you have a Pen Device with USB interface, please see Installing Pen Device with USB Interface.
You attach the Pen Tablet to the computer by inserting the Pen Tablet’s Keyboard Connectors between the keyboard and the computer, and by connecting the Pen Tablet’s RS232C Connector to an available COM (serial) port. The procedure is described below. 1. Shut down Windows and turn off the power of your PC. 2. Examine the connecting parts of the Pen Tablet. Figure 3 Parts of the Pen Tablet for connecting to the PC 3. Locate where the Original Keyboard Connector attaches to the computer.
one of the pictures in the figure below. If it matches Small Connector, go to the next step. Otherwise, you need to find two Keyboard Acaptors (not included) so the connectors will match. Figure 5 Identifying the Keyboard Connector 4. If your keyboard has a small (PS/2) connector (see figure above), connect the Original Keyboard Connector to the Female Keyboard Connector (the one connected with a single data cable).
(the one with a single data cable). See figure below. Go to Step 6. Figure 7 How the Pen Tablet is attached to a notebook PC 6. Take the 9-pin RS-232C Connector running from Tablet Plate and insert it into COM1 port of the computer. If COM1 is in use, for example, by a mouse, you may plug into COM2 port instead. In this case, since many COM2 ports require a 25-pin connector, you will need to find a 9-pin-to-25-pin adaptor (not included).
Before attempting to install the Tablet Keyboard on your computer, please check that the System Requirements are all met, and that all items listed in Tablet Keyboard Packing List are present. You attach the Tablet Keyboard to the computer by connecting the RS-232C Connector to an available COM (serial) port and connecting the Keyboard Connector to the Keyboard Socket on your computer. The procedure is described below. 1. Shut down Windows and turn off the power of your PC. 2.
a modem connected to a different COM port not in conflict with the port used by the Tablet Keyboard. If the mouse uses a PS/2 port, it will not conflict with any COM port. 6. Turn power on and wait for Windows to start up. 7. Verify that the Tablet Keyboard hardware functions properly. The hardware installation is now complete.
Figure 9 Driver Setup dialog Note: Annotate for Word will function only if Microsoft Word is properly installed. If you do not have Word installed when you install the Driver and Pen Utilities, you may install Pen Utilities later, selecting only Annotate for Word, after you install Word. 6. The Setup Program will then install the Driver and Pen Utilities per your instruction. Note: Certain Pen Utilities may not function properly in DOS window. 7.
Automatic Driver Installation on Windows 95/98/ME/2000/XP The Pen Device is a Plug & Play device. That is, after the Pen Device is attached to the PC properly for the first time, it would be detected automatically as new hardware by Windows 95/98/ME/2000/XP when Windows becomes active. Windows 95/98/ME/2000/XP will then seek the Tablet Driver, and, when found, will install the Tablet Driver automatically upon your confirmation.
9. The installation of Driver Program is now complete. Start your favorite graphic or word-processing application and begin to enjoy your Pen Device. When both the hardware and software are installed properly, moving the Pen over Tablet Plate will cause the cursor to move on the screen correspondingly. The position of Pen Tip on Tablet Plate corresponds directly with the position of the cursor on the screen.
Verifying Hardware Installation Verify that the Pen Device hardware functions properly by following the procedure described in this section. The green LED light is the key indicator for hardware verification. Watch it as you go through the test procedure. If the light does not come on at all, see the following table for suggested action to take. If the LED light does not come on...
pressed. Note that the position and size of Pen Area may vary if you have modified it on The Scope Configuration Page. 6. However, before Tablet Driver is properly installed, moving Pen Tip or the Mouse over Tablet Plate will not cause the cursor on the screen to move. Changing the Battery After you have used the Pen Device normally for a while, and the Device begins to work sluggishly, or does not work at all, the battery may be running low or out.
Tablet Plate, the cursor will also move to the center of the screen. On the other hand, the Mouse acts in a way similar to a regular mouse, also known as Relative Mode. That is, when you move the mouse in Pen Area, the cursor on the screen moves relative to its position when the current movement started. You may lift the mouse off the Tablet Plate, put it down to a different position, and move it again, while the cursor will move accordingly from its position when the mouse was lifted 2.
If a particular application does not seem to provide pressure sensitivity when the above tests indicate otherwise, please verify also that the application has been installed and set properly, and that the application does support Wintab interface. Some applications may require you to explicitly turn on pressure sensitivity support, or it may limit the number of pressure levels supported. Note: The Cordless Mouse does not support pressure sensitivity. Usage Tips 1.
down. A constant, though small, pressure applied to the Pen Tip will cause a constant drain on the battery inside. We recommend that you put the Pen in the Pen Holder specially designed for this purpose, or store it with the Pen Tip pointing upward, or lie it horizontally with the Pen Tip free of any other objects. Similarly for the Cordless Mouse, avoid pressing on ANY of the buttons when it is not in use. 5.
Certain mouse drivers, notably those that come with certain Logitech mouse models, would render a properly installed Pen Tablet with serial port interface inoperative. If you wish to have both such a mouse and the Pen Tablet operable at the same time, remove the non-standard mouse driver and replace it with a standard mouse driver, such as one that comes with Windows system. A Pen Tablet with USB interface does not conflict with another mouse in these ways.
Figure 10 An example of Pen Scrolling Enabling Pen Scrolling To enable Pen Scrolling, make sure one of Barrel Buttons has been set to trigger the mouse command Middle Click. Let us call this button Scroll Button. We recommend using Barrel Button 1, the button closer to Pen Tip, as Scroll Button.
To use Pen Scrolling, simply press and hold Scroll Button while moving the Pen over Pen Area without touching the Plate surface. As soon as you press Scroll Button, a Scroll Mark such as , looking something like , or , will appear. Also, the cursor changes to Scroll Cursor, . When you move Scroll Cursor away from the Scroll Mark, the window showing the document will scroll in that direction, and the shape of Scroll Cursor may also change to point to the direction it is moving, such as or .
You may configure the Pen Device by modifying the functions of Pen Tip and Barrel Buttons, defining the application to launch when tapping on a hot cell, adjusting the size and position of Pen Area, adjusting the feel of the Pen to heavier or lighter, and obtaining other information about the device. You may also use these functions to verify that the Pen Device is functioning properly.
Figure 11 A Sample Info Configuration Page The Button Configuration Page You use the Button Configuration Page to change the functions of Pen Tip and Barrel Buttons, to set the speed of double tap with Pen Tip, and so on.
Figure 12 The Button Configuration Page Note: When you configure the Pen Tip and Barrel Buttons, the buttons of the Cordless Mouse are also automatically configured. Namely, the Left Mouse Button will take up the definition for the Pen Tip, the Middle Mouse Button for Barrel Button 1, and the Right Mouse Button for Barrel Button 2. • Mode Absolute: When you move the Pen over Pen Area on Tablet Plate, the cursor on the screen moves instantly with it.
The numerals 1 and 2 indicate where Barrel Button 1 and Barrel Button 2 are, respectively, on the body (barrel) of the Pen. • Button Command You may choose one of Pen Tip, Barrel Button 1, and Barrel Button 2, and set it to one of the Mouse Commands on a three-button mouse. • Double Click Time Move the Speed Slider toward "Slow" if you wish to allow yourself more time in double tapping with Pen Tip; move the Speed Slider toward “Fast” if you wish the reverse.
Figure 13 The Scope Configuration Page • Full Area Sets Pen Area to the largest possible size. • Screen Ratio Sets Pen Area to be proportional to the screen size by reducing either the current width or height of Pen Area. • Reserve Edges Reduce Pen Area by reserving edges on the four sides with the indicated width. • Pen Area Dimensions Indicates the current height and width of Pen Area. You may also type in new values here to change them.
Indicates the horizontal and vertical distances of the upper left corner of Pen Area from the upper left corner of the maximum Pen Area. You may also set their values by typing in the numerical values here. The Hot Cells Configuration Page You use the Hot Cells Page to define a number of Hot Cells on Tablet Plate so that you can trigger a pre-defined action by tapping on a Hot Cell. The Hot Cells are small areas around Pen Area.
This area indicates the current size of Pen Area, and each blue rectangle indicates a Hot Cell. You can view and modify the contents of each Hot Cell by first tapping on a rectangle. • Hot Edges You can choose up to four Hot Edges around Pen Area to use Hot Cells. When a Hot Edge is selected, the size of current Pen Area is reduced accordingly. If you choose no Hot Edge at all, Hot Cells function is turned off.
On this page, you specify a program or a document to run when you tap on the Hot Cell. Figure 15 Define Hot Cell - Run • Run You may use the browse button on the right to select a file to run, or you may type in a file name with complete path. The effect of tapping on Hot Cell will be as if you double tap on the selected file when it is in the Explorer window. That is, for a program, it will be executed, and, for a document, the associated application will be started.
Figure 16 Define Hot Cell - Internet • Kind of Service You select the kind of Internet service to start. For example, go to a Web site, or send an E-mail message. The exact program initiated (for example, which browser program) depends on system settings. • Address The URL address for the selected service. For example, the Web site address, or the e-mail address. Define Hot Cell - Hot Key On this page, you specify a key or key combination to press when the Hot Cell is tapped.
Figure 17 Define Hot Cell - Hot Key • Select the key combination to press You may select any key such as alphanumeric key or cursor control key, combined with Shift, Ctrl and/or ALT key. The Pressure Configuration Page You use the Pressure Configuration Page to verify that Pressure Sensitivity works properly, and to make adjustments. The Pressure-Sensitive Pen can be used to draw heavier lines or darker colors when more force is applied to Pen Tip.
Figure 18 The Pressure Configuration Page • Pressure Test You may test the "feel" of the Pen in this area. When you draw with a lighter force pressing down on Tablet Plate, you will see a narrower line in this area; when you draw with more force, you will see that the Pen leaves a wider trace in the area. You may also choose a color for the test to get a better feel. While you draw, the barometer on the right side of the drawing area indicates the pressure level you are applying to Pen Tip.
