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.
You invoke the Configuration function by tapping with Pen Tip on the Tablet Icon () on the system Task Bar, usually located at the
lower right corner of the screen. You may also invoke it by first tapping on Start Button
at the lower left corner of the screen, and selecting Settings then Control Panel, and
finally double tapping on the Tablet Icon (
).
Note: For best results, when you double tap with the Pen, try to keep Pen Tip close to the surface of Tablet Plate, that is, try to lift Pen Tip as little as possible for the second tap. This helps you tap on the same spot.
When you invoke the Configuration function, you will be presented with a dialog with a number of configuration pages, as described below.
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. This Page looks as follows:
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.
Absolute: When you move the Pen over Pen Area on Tablet Plate, the cursor on the screen moves instantly with it. In the Absolute Mode, the points in Pen Area on Tablet Plate correspond directly in position to the points on the screen. Most people prefer this mode when using a Pen Device.
Relative: In this rarely used mode, when you move the Pen over Tablet Plate, the cursor moves relatively to the starting position when the moving stroke started, in a way similar to using a mouse. To complete a stroke, either move the Pen upward until the Plate no longer detects the Pen or take the Pen out of Pen Area. This setting is not recommended for normal use.
The numerals 1 and 2 indicate where Barrel Button 1 and Barrel Button 2 are, respectively, on the body (barrel) of the Pen.
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.
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. This setting is the same as Double-click Speed on the page displayed by selecting Start, Settings, Control Panel, Mouse, and Buttons. Changing the speed in one place changes the other at the same time.
You choose this option to restore all the settings on this Page to their respective values when the Tablet Driver was first installed.
You use the Scope Configuration Page to set the size and position of Pen Area on Tablet Plate. Pen Area is the area on Tablet Plate where the Pen can be used to point and tap, and to draw and write.
The cursor changes its shape when it is moved over the image indicating Pen Area on
this Page. When the cursor looks like a cross with arrowheads on each end (), you may drag the entire area (press and hold
while moving) to the desired position. You may also drag the cursor to change the size of
Pen Area when it looks like a double-headed arrow (
,
,
, or
). The other
choices on the Page are as follows:
Sets Pen Area to the largest possible size.
Sets Pen Area to be proportional to the screen size by reducing either the current width or height of Pen Area.
Reduce Pen Area by reserving edges on the four sides with the indicated width.
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.
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. You first reserve up to four Hot Edges surrounding Pen Area, and in each Hot Edge you can assign actions to Hot Cells in it. In the figure below, the gray area in Hot Pad Layout indicates the maximum Pen Area.
Note: If the protective cover over Tablet Plate has
preprinted Hot Cell definitions, such as and
, the printed sheet with your modified definitions of
Hot Cells may not show clearly through the original preprinted protective sheet.
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.
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.
The area beneath Hot Pad Layout shows the Label of the currently selected Hot Cell and its Associated Action. In the figure above, the selected Hot Cell is the left-most one in the top Hot Edge, its Label is PenLauncher, and its Associated Action is to run the indicated program. After you exit configuration mode, tapping on the left-most Hot Cell in upper Hot Edge will start the PenLauncher program.
You tap on this button to define the action to be taken when the selected Hot Cell is tapped. The Define Hot Cell pages are explained later.
Note: Some Hot Cells may be locked from modification when installed. The Label and Associated Action of such Hot Cells cannot be changed, as indicated by gray Define Button and gray Label.
Tapping on this button will cause a picture of the currently defined Hot Pad Layout to be printed on the system default printer. The printout is designed to be inserted underneath the cover sheet over Tablet Plate to remind you of the actions defined for the Hot Cells.
Tapping on this button will clear the definition of the selected Hot Cell, so that no action will be taken when the Hot Cell is tapped later.
On this page, you specify a program or a document to run when you tap on the Hot Cell.
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. If you select a folder, Explorer will be started with the selected folder in the window.
This is the initial folder when the program starts execution.
The string typed in here will be passed to the program as parameters. For example, you may type in a document name here and pass it to a word processing program specified in the Run line above.
On this page, you specify an Internet service to start when you tap on the Hot Cell.
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.
The URL address for the selected service. For example, the Web site address, or the e-mail address.
On this page, you specify a key or key combination to press when the Hot Cell is tapped. For example, in the figure below, the combination of ALT key and F4 key will be simulated when the Hot Cell is tapped. This usually results in closing the current application.
You may select any key such as alphanumeric key or cursor control key, combined with Shift, Ctrl and / or ALT key.
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. This requires that the drawing application supports a Wintab-compatible interface and the Wintab-compatible driver is properly installed by installing the Tablet Driver as described before. The Pressure Configuration Page looks as follows:
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. At the same time, the numerical value of the pressure
level is also shown on the right above the Clear Button.
You press Clear Button to clear the drawing from Pressure Test area.
This controls the feel when you tap with the Pen to cause an action such as select. Tapping with Pen Tip is equivalent to clicking on the left button of a mouse unless you have changed it on the Button Configuration Page or you have changed the mouse setting on the Control Panel to left-handed. You move the Sensitivity Bar closer to low if you wish to get a click action with smaller force; you move it closer to high for a heavier pointing device. Note: that this has nothing to do with how heavy you draw to get a thick line. Your application program controls the latter, not the Tablet Driver.