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Chapter 3

Using your tablet

Tablet features and controls

Before using the tablet, it is important to understand its basic

hardware features as well as the software controls.

Hardware features

As with any new tool, it may take time to become accustomed to the

tablet’s use. It is not necessary for the stylus to make contact with the

tablet in order to move the pointer or cursor. The tablet recognizes the

stylus from a proximity of about a third of an inch. For more precise

movement, gentle contact with the tablet is recommended.

Stylus buttons

The stylus is equipped with 3 “buttons.” The tip of the stylus

represents one of these buttons. The stylus tip emulates the left

mouse button. To click, gently tap the stylus when the pointer is in the

desired position. To double-click, gently tap the stylus tip twice in

succession. Pressing down too hard when double-clicking often

results in a single-click, so be sure to make distinct movements with

the stylus. The lower button on the side of the stylus emulates the

right mouse button.

Using both the tablet and mouse

The tablet and its driver can be installed without removing or disabling

an existing mouse. The ImagePad is designed with the capability of

using both at the same time, offering you greater flexibility. Simply

ensure that the mouse and tablet exist on different COM ports to use

them concurrently.

Tablet care and maintenance

By keeping the tablet free of dirt and grime, it will provide years of

dependable use. Be sure to use the tablet in a clean working

environment, and simply wipe it clean if it becomes dusty.

Summary of Contents for ImagePad

Page 1: ...ImagePad GraphicsTablet User s Guide P N DOC DP6 UG699050 ...

Page 2: ...hisdocumentisforinformationalpurposesonlyandis subject to change without notice The manufacturer assumes no responsibilityforerrorsoromissionsinthisdocument norany damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein Info and ImagePad are trademarks of Info Peripherals Any other trademarks registration marks or brand names mentioned within this publicationarethepropertyoftheirrespect...

Page 3: ...ingthedevicedriver 2 1 Windows95installation 2 2 Windows3 xinstallation 2 2 I n s t a l l i n gt h es p e c i a l t yd r i v e r s 2 3 Installingtheapplicationsoftware 2 3 Chapter 3 Using your tablet 3 1 Tabletfeaturesandcontrols 3 1 Hardware features 3 1 Stylusbuttons 3 1 Using both the tablet and mouse 3 1 Tablet care and maintenance 3 1 Softwarecontrols 3 2 Appendix Limited one year warranty A ...

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Page 5: ... system As a convention this guide presents all references to guide names or sections initalics and commands you must type at a command line are presented in a differenttypeface Assistance Ifyouexperiencedifficultiesandcannotfindsolutionswithinthis guide contact Info s Technical Support Department at 408 374 5500 Monday through Friday between 8 00AM and 4 30PM Pacific time If you wish you may fax ...

Page 6: ...ini DIN keyboard connector U t i l i t yd i s k c o n t a i n sd r i v e r s This User s Guide Registrationcard Applicationsoftware listedintheQuickStartGuide System requirements Minimum and recommended system requirements for the ImagePad graphicstabletare 286 processor or 100 compatible 486 or higher recommended DOS 3 1 or later Windows 3 x Windows 95 or later 640 KB RAM 4 MB RAM or more recomme...

Page 7: ...llation Newer systems use the smaller Mini DIN connector for the keyboards while previous systems use the larger connector Note As a safety precaution the power to the computer should be off before attaching any new device To connect the tablet 1 Turn off the power to your computer 2 Once you ve determined which keyboard connector to use plug it into the small round socket on the serial connector ...

Page 8: ...o coexist on the same system and be used interchangeably To install this driver 1 Insert the utility disk into the computer s floppy drive 2 Select Run from the Start menu on the desktop 3 Type A win95 setup at the command line and click OK Substitute the appropriate drive letter if the disk is not in the A drive 4 Follow the on screen directions The tablet s device driver is installed in the prop...

Page 9: ...n the proper directory and configuration files 5 Reboot the computer after the installation is complete to activate the tablet driver Installing the specialty drivers The ImagePad utility disk contains extensive instructions for installing the device drivers for AutoDesk AutoCAD and PenWindows Please refer to the README files in the corresponding directory for instructions on installing those driv...

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Page 11: ...tton Toclick gentlytapthestyluswhenthepointerisinthe desiredposition Todouble click gentlytapthestylustiptwicein succession Pressing down too hard when double clicking often resultsinasingle click sobesuretomakedistinctmovementswith thestylus Thelowerbuttononthesideofthestylusemulatesthe right mouse button Using both the tablet and mouse Thetabletanditsdrivercanbeinstalledwithoutremovingordisablin...

Page 12: ...figuration window opens This is the screen in Windows 95 The configuration window looks different in Windows 3 x butthecontrolsaresimilar Tablet Information Providesdetailedinformationofhowyourtabletisconfiguredforuse Mapping Area Bydefault thetabletisenabledwithfullscreenmapping Ifyouwant toreducetheactiveareaofthetablet entertheappropriatex y coordinatesforthelowerleftandupperrightpoints Youmust...

Page 13: ...you move the stylus from onesideofthetablettotheother thepointerreachesthesideofthe screenatthesametimethestylusreachesthesideofthetablet It is recommended that you experiment with these settings in the differentapplicationsyouareusingtodeterminethemostcomfortable mode Report Rate This option should be changed from the default Half Speed if you are usingthetabletwithdrawingapplications ChangingtoF...

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Page 16: ... is no guaranteethatinterferencewillnotoccurinaparticularinstallation If thisequipmentdoescauseharmfulinterferencetoradioortelevision reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on theuserisencouragedtotrytocorrecttheinterferencebyoneor more of the following measures Reorientorrelocatethereceivingantenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connecttheeq...

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