Elmo CRA-1 User manual

User's Guide (Operation)
ELMO Wireless Slate / Tablet (CRA-1)
Read this User's Guide carefully before using the CRA-1.
Store this User's Guide in a safe place in case you need it again.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings,
Install in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources
such as radiators, heat registers, stoves,
or other apparatus (including amplifiers)
that produce heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
polarized or grounding-type plug. A
polarized plug has two blades with one
wider than the other. A grounding type
plug has two blades and a third grounding
prong. The wide blade or the third prong
are provided for your safety.
If the provided plug does not fit into your
outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10) Protect the power cord from being
walked on or pinched particularly at
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the
point where they exit from the apparatus.
11) Only use attachments/accessories
specified by the manufacturer.
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table
specified by the
manufacturer, or sold
with the apparatus.
When a cart is used,
use caution when m
cart/apparatus combination to avoid
injury from tip-over.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lighting
storms or when unused for long periods
of time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel. Servicing is required when
the apparatus has been damaged in any
way, such as power-supply cord or plug
is damaged, liquid has been spilled or
objects have fallen into the apparatus,
the apparatus has been exposed to rain
or moisture, does not operate normally,
or has been dropped.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle, is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
"dangerous voltage" within the product's
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
This marking is located at the bottom of
product.
The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the product.

WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
WARNING: Handling the cord on this product or cords associated with accessories sold with this product, will
expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling.
NOTICE:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by (manufacturer name)
may void the FCC authorization to operate this equipment.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Radiofrequency radiation exposure Information:
The radiated output power of the device is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits.
Nevertheless, the device shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact
during normal operation is minimized.
Indonesia: DGPT
CRA-1 :17873/SDPPI/2011; PLG.ID 3512
CRA-1R:17874/SDPPI/2011; PLG.ID 3512
Malaysia: SIRIM
CRA-1 :RAHY/23F/1210/S(10-2149) CRA-1,ELMO COMPANY LTD.
CRA-1R:RAVG/31N/1210/S(10-2150) CRA-1R,ELMO COMPANY LTD.
Singapore: IDA
CRA-1 :Approved by IDA for use in Singapore. N2558-10
CRA-1R:Approved by IDA for use in Singapore. N2559-10
South Africa: ICASA
CRA-1 :TA-2010/1494
CRA-1R:TA-2010/1493
Thailand: NTC
This telecommunication equipment conforms to NTC technical requirement.
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Contents
Before Use ...........................................................................................................................6
Main Functions ..................................................................................................................7
Supplied Items.................................................................................................................10
Part Names .....................................................................................................................11
Preparations ....................................................................................................................12
Inserting and Charging the Battery Pack.......................................................................12
Inserting the Battery into the Pen ..................................................................................13
Installing the Tablet Software (Image Mate Accent).......................................................14
Basic Tablet Operations...................................................................................................16
Basic Pen Operations ...................................................................................................16
Basic Screen Configuration...........................................................................................17
Connections.......................................................................................................................18
Using in a Lesson..............................................................................................................19
Basic Operations in Document Camera Mode ................................................................22
Operation ......................................................................................................................22
Operating the Document Camera .................................................................................24
Drawing .........................................................................................................................25
Drawing Straight Lines ..................................................................................................26
Deleting .........................................................................................................................27
Recording a Lesson ......................................................................................................28
Quitting..........................................................................................................................29
Advanced Operations in Document Camera Mode .........................................................30
Using the Mask .............................................................................................................30
Using the Highlight ........................................................................................................31
Using the Scroll .............................................................................................................32
Using Compare Pictures ...............................................................................................33
Whiteboard Mode ............................................................................................................34
Operation ......................................................................................................................34
Changing the Background.............................................................................................34
Setting the Computer Images as the Background.........................................................37
Teaching Material Import Mode .......................................................................................39
Operation ......................................................................................................................39
Selecting a Teaching Material .......................................................................................39
Selecting a Video ..........................................................................................................40
Deleting a Teaching Material .........................................................................................41
Menu List.........................................................................................................................44
Document Camera Mode ..............................................................................................44
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Whiteboard Mode..........................................................................................................47
Teaching Material Import Mode .....................................................................................49
Function List ....................................................................................................................51
Creating Teaching Materials.............................................................................................52
Teaching Material Creation Mode....................................................................................53
Operation ......................................................................................................................53
Creating a Teaching Material with the Document Camera ............................................54
Creating a Teaching Material with a Method Other Than the Document Camera..........57
File Operations..............................................................................................................64
Menu List.........................................................................................................................67
Teaching Material Creation Mode..................................................................................67
Function List ....................................................................................................................69
Various Settings ................................................................................................................70
Setting Mode ...................................................................................................................71
Tablet Status Display.....................................................................................................72
Setting the Pen..............................................................................................................73
Other Functions.................................................................................................................74
Replacing the Pen Tip .....................................................................................................74
Storing the Wireless Adapter and Pen.............................................................................74
About the LEDs ...............................................................................................................75
Setting the Pen Writing Style ...........................................................................................76
Adding a Stamp ...............................................................................................................78
Wireless Communication Settings for the Tablet .............................................................79
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................80
Product Specifications .....................................................................................................83
Product Specifications .....................................................................................................83
System Requirements .....................................................................................................84
About the Separately Sold Accessories...........................................................................85
Usage Precautions ..........................................................................................................85
Disclaimer........................................................................................................................87
About Trademarks ...........................................................................................................87
About the Warranty..........................................................................................................88
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Before Use
Thank you very much for purchasing this product.
Please read this manual carefully to make suitable use of the Tablet. Also,
please be sure to refer to any supplemental information included with this
product.
Caution
Please note that screens and figures used in this manual may differ from the actual
views.
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Main Functions
This product (Tablet) is an educational tool that makes lessons using ELMO's Document
Camera more enjoyable and easier to understand.
The Tablet has several key features for teaching more effective lessons.
■Drawing on the Document Camera image
By drawing directly onto the Document Camera image, you can easily get important points
hat were difficult to explain just by image across to students.t
■Operating the Document Camera
Operations such as zooming with the Document Camera are simple to perform with the menu
uttons on the screen.b
■Free to operate from a distance
A wireless system is used to enable you to draw from wherever you want in the classroom.
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■Using as a whiteboard
You can select an image to use as the background in your lesson, such as graph paper or
musical score.
You can draw graphs or press an item stamp to position illustrations such as human figures or
fruit, helping you to create teaching materials.
It is simple to retrieve created teaching materials to use in class.
■Recording a lesson
Several recording methods are available for different objectives.
Lesson recording ：Record both the text written on the Document Camera
image and audio.
Intermittent recording ：Records changes over a long time at constant intervals.
Frame recording ：Records only the scenes that you select for recording.
Easy, one-touch playback can be performed on recorded images. In lesson recording, both
the examples that you want to show to the students and any written text are recorded
together, so you can show them to the students again to help with their learning.
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■Drawing on a computer screen
You can operate a computer with the Tablet.
You can use the Tablet instead of a mouse to operate a computer, or to draw directly on the
computer screen.
■Drawing straight lines
The straight line pen and marker have a straight line correction function.
It automatically converts a handwritten straight line into a precise straight line.
This function is useful for drawing graphs and figures, and for underlining.
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Supplied Items
The package of this product contains the following items. Contact your dealer if any of the
following items are not included in the package you purchased.
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Before use
Tablet
Tweezers for
replacing a core
Wireless
adapter
Pen
Battery pack
for the tablet
(Lithium-ion battery)
Extra core ×3 Dry cell AAA
battery
(For the pen)
USB cable
for charging
(CD-ROM)
Application software
(For connecting Document Camera
to computer)
RGB / USB composite cable

Part Names
Caution
Power button
Turn the Tablet ON or OFF.
Press the button for 3 seconds or
more to turn OFF. <See “Operation”>
When the power is ON, it is lit blue.
When the battery level is low, it
flashes.
Tablet
USB connector
Connect to your computer when charging
the Tablet.
<See “Inserting and Charging the Battery Pack”>
Status LED
Indicate the status of wireless and
battery level.
Operating area <See “About the LEDs”>
Function keys
Select the Tablet operations. See the
corresponding sections for more details.
Tablet underside
Pen slot
Store the pen.
Wireless settings button
Used when setting communication
with the wireless adapter.
<See “Wireless Communication
Settings for the Tablet”>
Wireless adapter storage slot
Store the wireless adapter.
<See “Storing the Wireless Adapter and Pen”>
Battery box
Install the supplied battery pack.
<See “Inserting and Charging the Battery Pack”>
Only open when necessary.
Wireless adapter
Pen
Wireless settings button (LED)
Used when setting communication
with the tablet.
Eraser button <See “Wireless Communication
Settings for the Tablet”>
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Caution
Preparations
Inserting and Charging the Battery Pack
Before use, insert the battery pack and check whether it is charged.
➊ Insert the battery pack in the tablet.
Battery box lid
Battery pack
Tablet underside
Insert the supplied battery pack in
the battery box on the underside of
the tablet.
・Insert the battery pack in the correct direction.
・Only open the battery box when necessary.
➋ Connect the computer and the tablet with the USB cable for charging.
When charging starts, the "Status
LED" in the center of the tablet is lit.
Caution
When charging is complete, the
"Status LED" turns off.
Charging time: Approx. 4 hours
・Disconnect the USB cable from the tablet when charging is complete.
・When using the Tablet, make sure that the USB cable is removed.
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Inserting the Battery into the Pen
Insert the dry cell battery in the pen before
use.
Dry cell
AAA battery
Caution
・Make sure that the polarity (+/-) of the dry cell battery is correct.
・Remove the dry cell battery if the pen will not be used for a long time.
・Do not recharge or short-circuit the dry cell battery.
・Use an AAA alkali dry cell battery. Do not use a rechargeable battery (such as
Ni-Cd).
・The supplied dry cell battery is for an initial operation check. Its operating life
is not guaranteed.
<Battery replacement period>
When the dry cell battery level is low, the operability may deteriorate.
Caution
・Be careful when you remove the pen cap. The dry cell battery may pop out.
・Replace the dry cell battery at least once a year.
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Installing the Tablet Software (Image Mate Accent)
The Tablet software (Image Mate Accent) is used to perform operations such as the basic
drawing operations and need to be installed before you use the Tablet.
Install the Tablet software (Image Mate Accent) by following the procedure described below.
The installation is required only one time for each computer when it is used with the Tablet for
the first time. (This procedure is not required every time you use the Tablet.)
■Installation
①Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the computer's CD-ROM drive.
②Select "Install Image Mate Accent" from the menu.
Caution
Depending on your computer, the menu may not be displayed automatically.
In that case, go to “My Computer” on your computer and open the drive that
contains the supplied CD-ROM. Then execute “startup.exe” in the Win folder.
③Follow the on-screen instructions to install.
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Depending on your computer environment, a warning message may appear about
compatibility with the hardware or digital signatures may appear.
In that case select "Always trust software from ELMO COMPANY, LIMITED", and press the
"Install" button.
④When installation is complete, the "Image Mate Accent" icon is displayed on the
desktop.
Caution
Depending on your computer, restart computer message may appear.
If the restart computer message is displayed, press the "Yes" button to restart the computer.
When the computer restarts, the "Image Mate Accent" icon is displayed on the desktop.
■Uninstallation
To remove the Tablet software (Image Mate Accent) from your computer, use your operating
system's uninstallation function.
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Basic Tablet Operations
This section describes the basic Tablet operations, and the operation names.
Basic Pen Operations
Touch a menu button.
3. Select a menu button
Move while holding
slightly away from
the tablet.
tablet.
touching the
Move while
2. Move the cursor1. Draw
■Dragging (To draw or delete)
Move the pen while touching the tablet.
When or is selected, a line is drawn according to the
pen movement.
■Cursor movement (To move the cursor)
Move the pen while holding it slightly away from the tablet.
The cursor on the screen moves according to the pen movement.
■Touching (To select a menu button)
Move the cursor while holding the pen slightly away from the
tablet, and touch the tablet within the operating area.
Caution
Do not apply excessive strength when touching the tablet with the pen.
N o t e
• If the pen is used at an acute angle, the pen position may not be recognized correctly. Use the pen
at a perpendicular angle as much as possible.
• If the pen is not used for a while, it automatically enters the power-saving mode. To reactivate the
pen, touch the pen tip once.
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The tablet's operating area corresponds to the entire screen.
Basic Screen Configuration
This section describes the basic configuration of the screen that is displayed when using the
ablet.T
Startup screen of the Tablet software (Image Mate Accent)
① Drawing area This area is for displaying the Document Camera image and
drawing. The entire monitor is the drawing area.
② Status display area The current operation is indicated with an icon.
③ Drawing menu area You can select the pen to use for drawing, or delete all
drawings.
④ Menu area These buttons are for configuration or operation of the
Document Camera.
⑤ Sub menu area These buttons are for using various expanded functions.
These buttons vary according to the mode that is used.
N o t e
Touch in the menu area to go to the next menu.
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Connections
This section shows an example of the connection of the Tablet with other
devices.
■Items to prepare
Tablet, and supplied items Items sold separately
●Tablet
●Wireless adapter
●RGB/USB composite cable
●ELMO Document Camera
●Computer
●Projector
●RGB cable
➊ Connect the devices as shown in the figure.
Caution
For more details about the installation and the operation of the separately sold items
such as a projector and a Document Camera, refer to the User's Guide of each
device.
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Using in a Lesson
This section shows how to use the Tablet in an actual lesson.
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First, touch a function key at the top of the tablet to select the mode that you want to use.
Details of the modes are described in the table below.
Mode Function key Description
Document Camera
mode
For using a Document Camera in a
lesson.
The Document Camera image is
displayed.
Whiteboard mode For using the tablet as a whiteboard
in a lesson.
A pre-prepared background is
displayed.
Teaching material import
mode
For using teaching materials in a
lesson.
The teaching materials are pictures,
videos and data that have been
created with the Tablet software
(Image Mate Accent).
A selected teaching material is
displayed in this mode.
Quit For quitting the Tablet software
(Image Mate Accent).
The modes can be changed with the function keys at the top of the tablet, or with the menu
button in the "Expert" setting. Drawn lines are retained when the mode is changed.
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