Tobii C-Series User’s Manual User’s Manual Tobii C-Series C8 C12 C15 CEye Celebrating Communication
Tobii C-Series User’s Manual Content subject to change without notice. Please check Tobii web site www.tobii.com for updated versions of this manual. Manual Version 2.4 02/2012 All rights reserved. © Tobii Technology AB The information contained in this document is proprietary to Tobii Technology. Any reproduction in part or whole without prior written authoriztion by Tobii Technology is prohibited.
Contents 1 Introduction 6 1.1 Intended Use 1.2 Package Contents 1.3 Customer Support 1.4 Warranty 2 3 4 5 6 7 7 7 Safety 8 2.1 Avoiding Hearing Damage 2.2 Mounting Warning 2.3 Emergency Warning 2.4 Infrared Warning 2.5 Epilepsy Warning 2.6 Child Safety 8 9 9 9 10 10 Overview of the Tobii C8, C12 and C15 11 3.1 Key Features 3.2 Product Layout 3.2.1 The Tobii C8, Tobii C12 and Tobii C15 3.2.2 Ports, Sensors and Device Buttons 3.3 Preinstalled Software 3.
6 5.4 Safety Settings: C-Series Hardware Options 5.4.1 Audio Safety 5.4.2 Temperature Control Safety 5.4.3 Saving Changes for Future Sessions 5.4.4 Disabling Safety Page as Default Page on Startup 5.5 Adapting the Touch Screen for the User 5.5.1 Calibrating the Touch Screen 5.6 Adjusting the Backlight 5.6.1 Adjusting the Sound 5.7 Using Headphones 5.8 Using Bluetooth® (optional) 5.8.1 Handling Licenses 5.8.2 Enabling and Disabling Bluetooth® Communication 5.8.
7 8 6.2.4 Accessing the Tobii Eye Control Options 6.2.5 Creating a New Profile 6.2.6 Selecting Current User Profile 6.2.7 Deleting a Profile 6.2.8 Customizing the Interaction 6.2.9 Customizing the Calibration 6.2.10 Customizing the Calibration Area 6.2.11 Showing Track Status 6.2.12 Calibrating 6.2.13 Interrupting Calibration 6.2.14 Customizing Active Eye 6.2.15 Improving Calibration Point(s) 6.2.16 Removing Calibration Point(s) 6.2.17 Customizing Windows Control 6.2.
Tobii C-Series User’s Manual 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Tobii C-Series device from Tobii Technology! To ensure the optimal performance of this product, please take the time to read this manual carefully. The C-Series device is available in three different sizes: the Tobii C8 with an 8.4” screen, the Tobii C12 with a 12.1” screen and the Tobii C15 with a 15.0” screen. The Tobii C12 and C15 can be used with the Tobii CEye, to enable eye control of the device.
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Tobii C-Series User’s Manual 2 Safety The C-Series device has been tested and approved as compliant to all the Specifications and Standards listed in the 8.3 Appendix C: Compliance Information section of this manual and in the 8.4 Appendix D: Technical Specifications section -- including, but not limited to, the Medical Device Standard (Class 1/Type B).
Tobii C-Series User’s Manual level. You can become desensitized over time to high sound levels which may then sound acceptable yet still could be damaging your hearing. If you experience symptoms such as ringing in your ears, please lower the volume or stop using the earphones/headphones. The louder the volume, the less time is required before your hearing could be affected.
Tobii C-Series User’s Manual 2.5 Epilepsy Warning Some people with Photosensitive Epilepsy are susceptible to epileptic seizures or loss of consciousness when exposed to certain flashing lights or light patterns in everyday life. This may happen even if the person has no medical history of epilepsy or has never had any epileptic seizures. A person with Photosensitive Epilepsy would also be likely to have problems with TV screens, some arcade games, and flickering fluorescent bulbs.
Tobii C-Series User’s Manual 3 Overview of the Tobii C8, C12 and C15 3.1 Key Features The C-Series has several built-in features. Some of these come standard and some can be ordered as additional features. Standard features: Camera, microphones and speakers. Additional features: Bluetooth, Mobile phone, WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) and ECU (Environmental Control Unit). The additional features can be purchased with the initial order or as an additional license after delivery.
Tobii C-Series User’s Manual 3.2.2 Ports, Sensors and Device Buttons C8 C12 Speakers Tira-2.1 (IR Environmental Control) Camera Camera C15 Speakers Camera C8, C12 & C15 C8, C12 & C15 Power button A B LED LED C A, B and C quick access buttons USB 2.0 Ambient Light Sensor 3,5 mm headphone port Microphones C8, C12 & C15 Carrying Strap Attachment (C8 & C12) Ethernet 100 Mbit/s Extensions Port USB 2.0 Mini USB 2.
Tobii C-Series User’s Manual 3.3 Preinstalled Software The C-Series device is delivered with all preordered and required software installed and ready to use. Should a reinstallation become necessary at any stage, a setup file and discs are included. The product number for Windows® can be found on the back of the C-Series device, if there should be a need to reinstall Windows®. 3.4 Configuring the Device Use the preinstalled C-Series Hardware Options to configure the hardware functions on the device.
Tobii C-Series User’s Manual 4 Batteries in the Tobii C-Series 4.1 Batteries The C-Series device has two battery compartments. The batteries for the Tobii C8 differ in size and capacity from those of the Tobii C12 and C15, see the Appendix C: Technical Specifications. Tobii C8 batteries: • Standard, included. Tobii C12 and C15 batteries: • Standard, included. 4.1.
Tobii C-Series User’s Manual 4.2.1 Checking Charge Level Click on the battery icon, , in the Notification area to see the remaining charge of the battery, which is installed in the device. Notification Area You may also, at any time, check the status of a battery by pressing the indicator button on the face of the battery. Five LEDs (light-emitting diodes) will indicate the remaining charge level. For example, three lit LEDs indicate a 60% remaining charge.
Tobii C-Series User’s Manual 4.3 Inserting and Releasing the Batteries For safety reasons, the C-Series device is delivered without the batteries inserted. The batteries are delivered only partially charged. The C-Series device can be used right away. It is nevertheless recommended that the batteries are charged for at least two hours before taking the device in use. To insert the batteries: 1. 2. 3. 16 Place the C-Series device face down on a flat surface. Insert a battery in the battery compartment.
Tobii C-Series User’s Manual To release the batteries: 1. 2. 3. Place the C-Series device face down on a flat surface. Use both hands to slide the rubber feet apart on the battery. You will hear a click as they are released. Lift the battery up and out of the device.
Tobii C-Series User’s Manual 5 Using the Tobii C-Series 5.1 Starting the Device Start the device in one of the following ways: • • Press the power button on the right side of the device . Activate a configured Switch (see Configuring a Switch to Power On or Off). When you have started the device, the LEDs on both sides of the display will first shine blue, then turn green at the start up of the display. LED LED 5.1.
Tobii C-Series User’s Manual password on all C-Series devices is, “Tobii” (case sensitive). In order to type in the password, an external USB keyboard is required (not included). If you decide to change the password, be sure to write it down in a safe place for later use. Suggested place to keep new password: Without the operating system’s access password, Tobii Support may be unable to assist you with any future difficulties. 5.1.
Tobii C-Series User’s Manual 5.1.3 C-Series Welcome Center The C-Series Welcome Center is the program on your C-Series Device where you can access and change the settings that you have chosen during your first setup with the C-Series Welcome Guide, or even run the Welcome Guide again at a time of your choosing. To open the C-Series Welcome Center: • Navigate in Windows from your desktop to Start Menu > All Programs > Tobii > C-Series Welcome Center and click on the C-Series Welcome Center icon, .
Tobii C-Series User’s Manual • Register as a VIP User. 5.1.4 C-Series Update Notifier The Tobii C-Series Update Notifier is a program that notifies you when the latest software updates for your Tobii Software are available (either automatically, on a regular basis, or manually, at a time of your choosing) and assists you in installing the updates.
Tobii C-Series User’s Manual The update or updates available will show themselves in the Step One window of Update Notifier as large button with a green check mark on the right side. You will also be able to see the version number of the software that you currently have and the version number of the update. If you choose not to download one or more of the available updates you can click on the button of the update you do not want and the check mark will turn into a red “X” mark.
Tobii C-Series User’s Manual • Navigate in Windows from your desktop to Start Menu > All Programs > Tobii > C-Series Update Notifier and click on the C-Series Update Notifier icon, . 5.2 Shutting Down the Device The device should be shut down using one of the following ways: • • Use the start menu in Windows (recommended when possible). Press a configured Switch for two to seven seconds.
Tobii C-Series User’s Manual 5.3 Configuring a Switch to Power On or Off 5.3.1 Configuring a Switch to Power On To configure a connected Switch to power on the device: 1. 2. Open the C-Series Hardware Options > Switches. Select the Enable switch X to power on device check box. To disable, click to clear the Enable switch X to power on device check box. 5.3.2 Configuring a Switch to Power Off To configure a connected Switch to power off the device: 1. 2. 24 Open the C-Series Hardware Options > Switches.
Tobii C-Series User’s Manual 5.4 Safety Settings: C-Series Hardware Options Upon starting the device, the safety settings in C-Series Hardware Options will open as the default page automatically (other that during the first start up of the device, when the C-Series Welcome Guide setup wizard will open first). The safety settings exist for the safety of the customer. Be sure to read the safety details before accepting any changes. 5.4.
Tobii C-Series User’s Manual 5.4.2 Temperature Control Safety Before you can set the device usage in C-Series Hardware Options > Temperature Control you need to confirm the Temperature control safety details. To confirm: 1. 2. 3. 4. Open the C-Series Hardware Options > Safety Click on the Temperature control safety details text. A new dialog opens and displays the safety text. Please read this thoroughly.
Tobii C-Series User’s Manual 5.4.3 Saving Changes for Future Sessions To save your changes for future sessions: 1. 2. Select the Save my changes for future sessions check box. Click Apply or OK to save. Both the audio and the temperature control settings will be stored in memory. If this check box is not selected when you click Apply or OK the settings will only be stored until you log out. 5.4.
Tobii C-Series User’s Manual 5.5 Adapting the Touch Screen for the User The Touch Screen interprets your touch and moves the cursor to wherever your finger contacts the screen. The Touch Screen can be “calibrated” for your touch, either by the separate touch screen software, TouchKit (Windows Vista), eGalaxTouch (Windows 7), or in the C-Series Hardware Options. Use your finger or a stylus on the Touch Screen. Do not use any sharp objects as the screen could scratch or break. 5.5.
Tobii C-Series User’s Manual Using the Touch Screen software calibration: 1. 2. 3. 4. For Windows Vista: Go to Start menu > All Programs > TouchKit > Configure Utility. For Windows 7: Go to Start menu > All Programs > eGalaxTouch> Configure Utility. Select the Tools tab. Click on 4 Points Calibration to start the calibration of the touch screen. The screen will turn white and display an active red target in the bottom left corner with a progress bar beside it.
Tobii C-Series User’s Manual 5.6 Adjusting the Backlight You can adjust the display brightness level by: 1. 2. Opening the C-Series Hardware Options > Backlight. Moving the slider to the right to increase the brightness and to the left to decrease it. The backlight needs a short while to adjust when changing the brightness. There is a sensor on the device which will automatically adjust the screen brightness according to the surrounding light, relative to the selected level.
