Califone WT1 Wireless Tablet Interface
User Manual
Welcome
Thank you for purchasing the Califone® Model WT1 Wireless Tablet Interface.
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1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Before using this product, read the instruction manual for important safety information. Please retain this manual for future reference and warranty information.
Troubleshooting & Servicing
Do not attempt to service or repair the device yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Do not attempt to modify the device in any way. Doing so could invalidate your warranty.
Moisture and Heat Sources
Do not use this apparatus near water (for example, sinks, baths, pools) or expose it to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing liquids. Do not expose the unit to high temperatures, high humidity or direct sunlight.
Cleaning
When cleaning the device, please use a soft, dry cloth. Never use benzene, paint-thinner, or other chemicals on the device.
Location
Place the device in a stable location, so it will not fall causing damage to the device or bodily harm.
Intended Use
The product may only be used with the original parts intended for it. The product may only be used in closed and dry rooms. The intended use includes adherence to the specified installation instructions. The manufacturer accepts no liability for damage arising due to improper use.
WARNING: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
IMPORTANT
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
- This device may not cause harmful interference, and
- this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
The unit's circuitry may cause interference to nearby radios. To prevent interference, either switch the unit off or move away from the affected radio.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply within 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. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV technician for help.
NOTE: Shielded cables may be required to be used with this unit to ensure compliance with the Class B FCC limits.
2. PACKAGE CONTENTS
- WT1 Wireless Tablet Interface with pen
- USB Receiver
- 2pcs AAA rechargeable batteries
- 3' USB cord
- Installation CD
- User Manual
3. PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS
WT1 Wireless Tablet Interface
The WT1 Wireless Tablet Interface features a touchscreen and several buttons for navigation and function control. The main components are:
- Touchscreen: The primary input surface for drawing and cursor control.
- Touch Pen: Used to interact with the touchscreen for drawing, selecting, and cursor movement.
- Buttons on the left:
- Desktop: Returns to the computer's desktop.
- Red pen/Screen mode: Switches between drawing mode and mouse mode.
- OK: Confirms actions, equivalent to 'Enter'.
- Up arrow: Navigates up.
- Left arrow: Navigates left.
- Down arrow: Navigates down.
- Right arrow: Navigates right.
- L (Mouse left button): Performs a left mouse click.
- R (Mouse right button): Performs a right mouse click.
- Previous page: Navigates to the previous page.
- Next page: Navigates to the next page.
- Clear handwriting: Clears the current drawing on the screen.
- Close current application: Closes the active application (Alt+F4).
- Alt+Tab: Switches between open applications.
- ESC: Exits or cancels an action.
USB Receiver
A small USB device that connects to the computer to receive signals from the WT1 tablet. It features a Power/Operation LED indicator.
Touch Pen
The pen used to interact with the tablet's touchscreen.
4. SETUP AND INSTALLATION
- Open the battery compartment door on the back of the unit and insert included AAA rechargeable batteries, ensuring that the indicated battery polarity is observed.
- Ensure the batteries are fully charged by connecting the tablet to the PC using the included USB cable. Let the tablet charge for 3 hours.
- Use the included CD to install the software onto the PC.
- Once installation is complete, plug the USB receiver into an available USB port on the PC. The PC may request to install a driver for the USB receiver; allow any such installation requests to proceed.
- Start the WT1 Wireless Tablet software by double-clicking the icon on the desktop.
- Once the software is running, an icon should appear on the taskbar in the lower right of the screen next to the clock. Hovering over the icon should display "Califone WT1 Wireless Tablet, Device is connected". If it says "Device is not connected", try reconnecting the USB receiver or restarting the PC.
- Important: If more than one WT1 wireless tablet will be used within a 100-foot radius (on different computers), each tablet can be assigned a unique channel to avoid interference. If only one tablet is used, these steps can be skipped.
- Right-click on the "Califone WT1 Wireless Tablet" icon on the taskbar. Click "Change Device Channel."
- Choose a channel number from 1 to 18 and click OK.
- After the "Setting Device's Channel" message is displayed, simultaneously press the OK and L buttons on the tablet.
- Important: Calibrate the tablet:
- Right-click on the "Califone WT1 Wireless Tablet" icon on the taskbar. Click "Screen Calibration."
- As each of the four crosshairs flashes on the screen, use the Touch Pen to touch the corresponding crosshair on the tablet. After calibrating the four points, the crosshairs will disappear.
- The tablet is now ready to use.
5. BASIC OPERATION
5.1 TABLET OPERATION
Use the tablet as a mouse on a PC by touching the "Touch Pen" to the tablet surface. Use the buttons on the left of the tablet to activate functions as shown in the following chart:
| Function | Corresponding Keyboard Key |
|---|---|
| Desktop | +D |
| Red pen/Screen mode | |
| OK | Enter |
| Up arrow | ↑ |
| Left arrow | ← |
| Down arrow | ↓ |
| Right arrow | → |
| L | Mouse left button |
| R | Mouse right button |
| Previous page | Page Up |
| Next page | Page Down |
| Clear handwriting | |
| Close current application | Alt+F4 |
| Alt+Tab | Alt+Tab |
| ESC | Esc |
Notes:
- Press and hold the [Red pen/Screen mode] button to switch into drawing mode. Press and hold it again to switch back into mouse mode.
- Press the [Clear handwriting] button to clear all drawing from the screen.
- Press the L and R buttons just as you would use the left and right mouse buttons.
- When in pen mode, use the left/right/up/down buttons to change the pen color to black/blue/red/green.
- When using the pen/eraser/magnifier/focus function, adjust the size by pressing the Page Up and Page Down buttons.
5.2 SOFTWARE OPERATION
The software included with the WT1 has several functions accessible by touching the corresponding icons on the right side of the tablet pad with the touch pen. The functions are as follows:
| Icon | Function |
|---|---|
| □ | Show/hide whiteboard. |
| 🖊 | Select to use red color pen to draw on whiteboard/desktop. |
| 🖊 | Select to use blue color pen to draw on whiteboard/desktop. |
| 🖌 | Select to use multi-color pen to draw on whiteboard/desktop. |
| 🖋 | Select to use an eraser on whiteboard/desktop. |
| 🔍 | Magnify parts of the screen. Select this function again to resume the normal display. |
| 🕤 | Use this function to focus on certain parts of the screen. Resize the window using the arrows on the top, bottom, left and right. Select this function again to resume the normal display. |
| ■ | Use this to "blank" the screen, causing it to go black. Select it again to unblank the screen. |
| □ | Use this function to hide upper and lower parts of the screen. Reposition the window using the arrows on the top, bottom. Select this function again to resume the normal display. |
| 🕐 | Opens a Clock/Timer function. Right-click on the clock for further options. |
| ▶ | Use this function for recording of the whiteboard session. Recordings will be saved in avi format in the WT1 application directory in the CapMovie folder. NOTE: This function is not available in Windows Vista or Windows 7. |
| 📁 | Use this function to save a snapshot of the current screen. Images will be saved as a bmp in the WT1 application directory. |
| ⚙ | Open a dialog box to adjust settings. |
Notes:
- The L button must be pressed while using the pen/eraser/magnifier/focus functions.
- Right-click on the background to change additional settings such as zoom and transparency.
- To hide the toolbar on the right, right-click on the "Califone WT1 Wireless Tablet" icon on the taskbar in the lower right of the screen. Click Hide Toolbar.
6. TROUBLESHOOTING
Buttons/Pen/Tablet does not work
- Ensure the software is properly installed.
- Ensure the USB receiver is properly connected to the computer’s USB port.
- After installation of the software/USB receiver, try restarting the PC.
- Ensure the tablet batteries are fully charged.
- Ensure the tablet/software have been properly calibrated.
- If more than one tablet is used in the same area, ensure each tablet is set to a different channel.
7. SPECIFICATIONS & FEATURES
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Features | 2.4 GHz transmission Rechargeable via USB |
| Power requirements | 2 “AAA” size rechargeable batteries |
| Range | 50 feet |
| Tablet Area | 6.2” diagonal |
| Resolution | 1024 x 768 Points |
| Usage Time | > 20 hours |
| Battery Recharge Time | < 3 hours |
| Operating System Compatibility | Windows 2000/XP/Vista/Windows 7 32-bit & 64-bit |
| Product Dimensions | 8.5” x 5.75” x 0.625” |
| Product Weight (incl. accessories) | 11 oz |
8. WARRANTY
Califone warrants this product to be free from defective material and workmanship for one year from the purchase date. Our “Project Intercept” Customer Satisfaction program will replace defective parts and repair malfunctioning equipment under this warranty when the defect occurs under normal use.
All Damage Claims Must Be Made With the Freight Carrier
Notify the freight carrier immediately if you observe any damage to the shipping carton or product. Repack the unit in the carton and await inspection by the carrier’s claim agent. Notify your dealer of the pending freight claim.
Returning Your Unit for Service or Repairs
Should your unit require service, contact our Customer Service Department online at califone.com/techsupport or via email warranty@califone.com or by phone at 800-722-0500 / 818-407-2400 to first obtain an RA (Return Authorization) number before returning it to Califone. The unit must be returned to our factory via prepaid transportation only after the factory issues an RA number, which must be clearly written on the outside of the box.
Contact Information
Califone® International, Inc.
1145 Arroyo Avenue, #A
San Fernando, CA 91340 USA
Toll Free: 800.722.0500 | Toll Free Fax: 877.402.2248
International Customers: 818.407.2400 or Fax 818.407.2405
Website: califone.com
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