Wintime Electronics WP504 Digitizing Tablet User Manual Manual 1

Wintime Electronics Corp. Digitizing Tablet Manual 1

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User’s ManualVersion 1.0
Limited WarrantyWintime warrants that the enclosed Hardware Device will be free from defectsin materials and workmanship under normal use and service for a period ofone year from the date of purchase. Any support services provided by Wintimeshall be substantially as described in applicable written materials provided toyou by Wintime. Some states and jurisdictions do no allow limitations on dura-tion of an implied warranty, so the above limitation may not apply to you. Tothe extent allowed by applicable law, implied warranties on the Hardware De-vice, if any, are limited to one years.Should you have any questions concerning this Warranty, please contact yourdealer or you may visit the Wintime web site at http://www.wintime.com.twTrademarks InformationWintime and Paint Pal Deluxe are the trademarks of Wintime Electronics Inc.IBM is a trademark of the International Business Machine Corporation. Microsoftand the Windows Logo are registered trademarks and Windows is a trade-mark of Microsoft Corporation. All brand names and trademarks are proper-ties of their respective owners.
Chapter 1 Introduction .......................................... 1Suggested uses for Paint Pal Deluxe ..................... 1System Requirements .......................................... 2Package Contents ............................................... 2Chapter 2 Installing the Hardware ......................... 3Getting familiar with Paint Pal Deluxe ................... 3Connecting to Desktop system ............................ 4Connecting to Notebook Computer ...................... 6Chapter 3 Installing the Software ......................... 7Installing the Driver .............................................. 7Chapter 4 Customizing the Pen Tablet .................. 10Finding the Pen Table icon ................................... 10Appendix A. Taking care of your Tablet ............... 13B. Questions & Answers ...................... 14C. Specifications .................................. 15D. FCC Compliance Statement ............. 16Table of Contents
IntroductionChapter 1Congratulations on your purchase of Paint Pal Deluxe!Paint Pal Deluxe is the perfect tool for creating art onyour computer. Paint Pal Deluxe replaces a traditionalMouse with a flexible pen tablet, giving you a morenatural way to draw, trace, write, and design. Paint PalDeluxe also comes bundled with advanced drawing soft-ware that will get you started right away.Suggested uses for Paint Pal DeluxePaint Pal Deluxe is a powerful aid in creating com-puter graphics and for any application that requiresthe accuracy of hand held writing tools. Possible usesfor Paint Pal Deluxe include:uDrawing and graphic designuHandwritinguSignaturesuComputer-aided designuImage EditinguCAIuPicking commands on a templateWelcomw !- 1 -
System requirementsuIntel Pentium level computer or compatible.uWindows 95/98 operating system.u32MB RAMu80 MB hard disk spaceu256 color VGA display adapter(Hi-color or True-color preferred)uSerial portuCD-ROM drivePackage contentsAfter you open the box, please check the packagecontents carefully. You should have the followingitems:Tablet with Serial port/Power cableWireless Stylus PenAT to PS/2 AdapterQuick Installation GuideDriver & Manual CDArt Dabbler CDIntroduction- 2 -
Installing the HardwareChapter 2Getting familiar with Paint Pal DeluxeBefore you install Paint Pal Deluxe, take a few minutesto inspect the parts and get familiar with how Paint PalDeluxe connects to your computer (see the diagramsbelow).Conntors descriptions :AT to PS/2 AdapterAT Type Keyboard ConnectorPS/2 Type Keyboard ConnectorSerial Port (COM Port) Connector- 3 -
To TabletTo KeyboardAT to PS/2 AdapterConnecting to a desktop systemFollow these simple procedures to connect Paint PalDeluxe to a desktop system:1. Turn off your system and any other devices connectedwith the system.2. Paint Pal Deluxe needs to connect keyboard andgets power from keyboard connector. Pleaseidentify your keyboard type before you first, there aretwo type of keyboards, AT and PS/2 type (seediagram below).3. If your keyboard is AT type, you may connect PaintPal Deluxe to your system and to an available serialport and AT keyboard connector according todiagrams below :- 4 -PS/2 ConnectorAT ConnectorInstalling the Hardware
To TabletTo KeyboardAT to PS/2 Adapter4. If your keyboard is PS/2 type, you mayconnect PaintPal Deluxe to your system and to an available serialport and PS/2 keyboard connector according to diagrams below :- 5 -Installing the Hardware
To TabletTo Other PS/2DeviceAT to PS/2 AdapterConnecting to a Notebook computerFollow these simple procedures to connect Paint PalDeluxe to a Notebook computer:1. Turn off your Notebook and any other devicesconnected with the Notebook.2. Connect Paint Pal Deluxe to an available serial portand PS/2 keyboard connector according to thediagram below.- 6 -Installing the Hardware
Installing the SoftwareChapter 3Installing the DriverAfter you have successfully installed the hardware, youmay turn on the power to install the software driver. Ifyou have previously installed any pen tablet’s driver,please first remove the old driver from your systembefore installing the Paint Pal Deluxe driver.Follow these procedures to install Paint Pal Deluxe :1. Power on your computer.2. Paint Pal Deluxe is a Plug & Play (PnP) device, yoursystem will detect the new hardware and activate thenew device installation procedures automatically.Follwoing window will appears on screen :- 7 -Some systems do not support PnP, you may go toStart, and click on Run. Then select CD-ROM driveand run Setup.exe
3. Insert the Paint Pal Deluxe driver CD and define thecorrect path to load driver from CD-ROM4. You will then see a Window welcoming you to theTablet driver. (see the diagrams below ). Click Nextwhen you are ready to continue.5. System will ask where that you wish to place thedriver. You can select the default folder by justclicking Next, or type in your own preference.Installing the Software- 8 -
6. You can then select the folder for the program iconsthat come with Paint Pal Deluxe. Click Next whenyou are ready to continue. The Tablet driver will theninstall.7. After the installation ends, you will need to rebootyour system to start using your Paint Pal Deluxe.- 9 -Installing the Software
Finding the Pen Tablet iconAfter you have installed your pen tablet, it is easy tocustomize according to your own personal preferences.1. The pen tablet icon can be found under the WindowsControl Panel. Click on this icon, and the “WP Tab-let Settings” parameter window will appear.2. There are four pages in this window: Info, Mode,Buttons, and Pressure. The details as :InfoThis page shows the basic information of the Device,Firmware and Driver (see diagram above).Customizing the Pen TabletChapter 4- 10 -
ModeThere are two major settings in this page: OperationMode and Double Click. In “Operation Mode” area,you may select Absolute Mode or Relative Mode, youmay also define the sensitivity of the Relative Modehere. In “Double Click” area, you may define thedouble-click speed and double-click area here. Thereis a testing area for testing the double-click functions.ButtonsIn this page, you may define the action of Button 2and Button 3 here. There are 25 options for Button 2and 14 options for Button 3. If you press “default”button, the action of these buttons will back tomanufacturer default settings. Manufacturer defaultsetting are Button 1 as Mouse’s left button, Button 2as Mouse’s right button and Button 3 as Mouse’smiddle button.Customizing the Pen Tablet- 11 -
PressureYou may define the pressure sensitivity of Tip Buttonin this page. There are two elements “Force” and“Response”, are adjustable. There is a testing areafor testing the pressure sensitivity.Customizing the Pen Tablet- 12 -
Taking Care of Your TabletAppendix AWorking environmentPaint Pal Deluxe must be installed at temperaturesbetween 41o F to 104o F (5o C to 40o C), and humidityof 10 to 80 percent.Paint Pal Deluxe may not function properly if theseconditions are not met.How to clean Tablet1. Be sure to use soft textures and natural cleaners toclean the Tablet.2. Do not use chemicals or gasoline to clean thesurface of the Tablet.3. Please do not place anything that is very hot (like acoffee cup) on the Tablet’s surface.- 13 -
Questions and AnswersAppendix BWhat do I need to use Paint Pal Deluxe?The hardware requirements for Paint Pal Deluxe are:nIntel Pentium level computer or compatible.nWindows 95/98 operating system.n32MB RAMn80 MB hard disk spacen256 color VGA display adapter(Hi-color or True-colorpreferred)nSerial portnCD-ROM driveWhat are the buttons on the stylus penfor?Buttons on the stylus pen are the same as buttons ona mouse. The Tip-Button is just like the left button ona mouse. The Button 2 (one near the tip) is corre-sponds to the button on the right side of a mouse. TheButton 3 (one near the base) is the same as thebutton in the middle of a mouse.Can a pen and mouse be used at thesame time?As long as you have enough open ports, Paint PalDeluxe and a mouse can be used at the same time.- 14 -
SpecificationsAppendix CModel : WP504Active Area : 5 x 3.75 inchesResolution : Default 1000, can be set up to2048 lpiAccuracy : +/- 0.5mm / 0.0125 inchesProximity : 0.5 inchReport Rate : Up to 120 per secondPressure Level : 512 levelsTechnology : ElectromagneticCertifications : FCC Class B, CE, BCIQ, ULData Format : Packed binaryInterface Type : RS-232CBaud Rate : Default 9600Frame : 1 start bit, 8 data bits, none paritybit, 1 stop bitDimensions : 205.5 x 207.1 x 10.5 mm(L x W x H)Weight : 400 gOperation Temp. : 5o to 40oC (32o to 132 oF)- 15 -
FCC Compliance StatementAppendix DThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits fora Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limitsare designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer-ence when the equipment is operated in a residential installation.This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency en-ergy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructionmanual may cause harmful interference to radio communications. How-ever, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particularinstallation.If this equipment causes harmful interference to radio or television re-ception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on,the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or moreof the following measures:lReorient the receiving antenna.lIncrease the separation between the equipment and receiver.lConnect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from thatto which the receiver is connected.Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party respon-sible for compliance can void the user's authority to operate the equip-ment. This product is equipped with a shielded cable. Extension cable,if used, must be shielded in order to comply with the emission limits.Operation of this device is subject to the following conditions: (1) Thisdevice may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device mustaccept any interference received, including interference that may causeundesired operation.- 16 -

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