General Information

 

Overview

Welcome to the world of pen-based computing! You will soon discover how easy it is to control the computer using a pen instead of a mouse. You will also be able to draw, sketch or paint on your computer as easily as you would on paper, using appropriate software such as PhotoImpact, PhotoShop,Pixia and Painter. Since all Pen Device models described in this manual are pressure-sensitive, you can choose to emulate a soft-tipped pen.

This manual describes mainly how you install the Pen Device, configure it to best suit your use, and use Pen Utilities that come with the hardware. Specifically, it describes pen device functions, 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.

Note: For best results, please try to look at the screen while using the Pen, and avoid looking at Tablet Plate. See the section Usage Tips for more usage tips.

 

Quick Start

To start using your Pen Device quickly, take these steps:

  1. Insert Driver Disc into an available CD-R drive, and the Setup program should start automatically. Press Enter key when the Setup message appears on the screen and let the program run its course. If the Setup program does not start automatically, you may start it manually by double tapping My Computer on Desktop, the CD-ROM drive icon , and then the Setup program icon .
  2. Attach the hardware to your computer according to its type (Pen Device with USB Interface). 
  3. Read Usage Tips.

Start enjoying your Pen Device!

 

Pen Device Functions

Your Pen Device, when properly installed and all system requirements met, provides the following functions:

  1. Direct Pointing - You can move the cursor to any spot on the screen by moving the Pen over Tablet Plate without touching the Plate.
  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. Pressure Sensitivity - Allows the Pen to emulate various soft-tipped as well as hard-tipped pens.

With the aid of Pen Utilities included in Driver Disc, the Pen Device provides the following functions:

  1. Annotate for Word - Marking up Microsoft Word documents as if on a piece of paper, and storing the markups as part of the document.
  2. Annotate All - Marking up any screen to send to someone on the Net or for later viewing.
  3. PenMail - Writing a letter in your own handwriting and sending it through e-mail.
  4. PenSigner - Capturing your online signature or simple hand drawing and inserting into various documents.
  5. PenCommander - Controlling the computer with a flip of your pen.

System Requirements

Note: At most one Pen Device may be attached to a PC at one time