Installation guide

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Installing the Serial Communications Software
For the serial option, you need to install software on the computer to provide
communications to the touch screen.
The serial utilities are included in the Touch+ Suite, which you can install from
the CD that comes with the product or download from NextWindow’s website.
The Touch+ Suite installs five programs:
Program Name Purpose
USB Config Allows you to change the default USB operating
parameters.
Serial Config Allows you to configure the serial communications
and to calibrate the touch screen.
Serial Runtime Provides serial communications between the
touch screen and the computer.
Panel Designer Allows you to design an off-screen touch panel.
Panel Runtime Runs the off-screen touch panel.
Once installed, these programs are available from the Start / Programs /
NextWindow Touch+ menu.
Running the Serial Runtime program
This program must be running for the touch screen to work in serial mode.
At installation time, you can choose to run this program automatically every
time the computer starts. Otherwise, you can start the program via the Start
menu.
When the program is running, an icon appears in the computer’s
system tray (Microsoft Windows). You can click this icon to
access the serial configuration and calibration options, or to close
the program.