Configuring the Pen Device

 

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.

 

The Info Configuration Page

 

 

 

The Button Configuration Page

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.

 

The Scope Configuration Page

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:

 

The Hot Cells Configuration Page

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.

 

Define Hot Cell - Run

On this page, you specify a program or a document to run when you tap on the Hot Cell.

 

Define Hot Cell - Internet

On this page, you specify an Internet service to start when you tap on the Hot Cell.

 

Define Hot Cell - Hot Key

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.

 

The Pressure Configuration Page

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: