USB Installation USB installations require no special software; the touch overlay communicates directly with the computer’s operating system via the USB interface, just like a USB mouse. Connect the USB cable from the touch overlay to the computer. Velcro cable tie You can use the Velcro cable-tie provided in order to fasten the USB cable at the back of the monitor.
Connecting the Serial Cable Connect the 4-pole jack plug into the touch overlay. Connect the DB9 serial connector at the other end of the cable into the serial port of the computer. Connecting the Power Adaptor With the power switched off at source, plug the adaptor into a power socket. Connect the USB cable from the touch overlay to the power adaptor. Switch on the power. The touch screen should now beep when you touch it.
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 Calibration With a clear desktop on the computer, 1. Click the serial icon on the taskbar , then select Serial Config. 2. Click the [Calibrate] button, then let go of the mouse without moving it. The program moves the mouse pointer to a position at the top left of the screen and displays the following dialog. 3. Touch and hold your finger on the screen at that position until you hear a long beep. 4.
Calibration notes When moving your finger to the next calibration point, lift it straight off the screen, making sure you don’t drag it across the screen. Test the calibration by moving the mouse pointer around the screen checking that it closely follows your finger. If the calibration is not satisfactory, you can re-calibrate.
Operating the Touch Screen Mouse actions NextWindow's 2700 Touch Overlay provides full mouse functionality—click, drag, double-click and right-click. Single click is performed by tapping you finger once on the screen. Double click is performed by tapping your finger twice on the screen in quick succession. Drag is performed by touching and moving your finger across the screen without lifting off. Right click is performed by touching and holding your finger in one position for a short time.
Operating with an Apple Mac Computer To operate with an Apple Mac computer, the 2700 Touch Overlay must be in Apple Mac mode. This is achieved by running NextWindow’s CalibrateNWTS utility program, which also allows you to calibrate the touch screen. You only need to run this program once—when first connecting to an Apple Mac. To Enable Apple Mac Mode 1.
Calibration button The mouse pointer automatically moves to a position at the top left of the screen. Touch and hold your finger (or stylus) on the screen at that position until you hear a long beep. The pointer moves to three further positions in sequence—top right, bottom right and bottom left. Touch each point in turn until you hear the beep. This completes the calibration procedure.
Cleaning the Touch Screen To clean the touch screen, use a lint-free, soft cloth dampened with standard, household glass cleaning solution as follows: 1. Spray a small amount of glass cleaner onto the cloth. 2. Wipe the glass of the touch screen to remove any dirt, dust, or finger marks. 3. Wipe the clear surfaces around the edges of the screen. 4. Remove any residual glass cleaner with a dry, soft, lint-free cloth.
Troubleshooting This section provides some solutions to possible problems that might occur with the touch screen. If the problem persists, contact your NextWindow product support provider for further advice. Touch screen does not respond to touches Make sure the communications cable (USB or serial) is connected to the computer and to the touch overlay.
“USB not recognized” message appears on screen To remedy, unplug the USB cable, then plug in the USB cable again. If this does not fix the problem, you may need to uninstall and reinstall the USB device. See the next section. Uninstalling and Reinstalling the USB Device 1.
3. On the Properties screen, verify that the location refers to the touch screen. 4. Close the Properties screen. 5. With USB Composite Device selected in the Device Manager list, press [Delete] on your keyboard. The computer displays the following dialog. 6. Click [OK] to confirm. This will remove the touch screen from the Hardware Device list. To reinstall the USB device, follow the instructions given in “USB Installation” on page 11.
Regulatory Compliance Information Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Statement (For the United States of America.) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
Damaged Goods In the event of damage to this Product or packaging you should immediately advise the shipper and the reseller who sold you the product. Retain all original packaging. Future shipment of this product in incorrect packaging may void your warranty.
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