Interlink electronics DuraPoint User manual

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DuraPoint
INTERLINK
ELECTRONICS

MouseButton
Left Click Button
Right Click Button
Version 3.1
© 1995 Interlink Electronics
Publication Number:90-45560
DuraPoint and VersaPoint are registeredtrademarks of InterlinkElectronics, Inc.
IBM, OS/2, and PS/2 are registeredtrademarks of InternationalBusinessMachine,Corp.
Windows and MS-DOS are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
All othertrademarks arethe property of theirrespectiveowners.

Section 1 - Introduction
Introduction to your new DuraPoint®
Thank youfor purchasing DuraPoint, the innovative and durable
pointingdevicedesigned to operate in harshenvironments.
Standalone andOEM DuraPoint models are available, and both are
designed tobe easy to use, reliable, and rugged.
StandaloneDuraPointmodels are ideal for industrial,processcontrol,
medical,warehouse and othercomputer applications—anywhere a
fully-sealed, standalonepointingdevice is needed. TheOEM Module
is designed forusein control panels, ruggedized NEMA enclosures,
keyboards,rackmount computers—anywhere a rugged,integrated
pointingdevice is needed.
DuraPoint is designed to meet NEMA 4X,6P,12,and13 standards.
Wheninstalling theOEM Moduleinto a system,please carefully
read the installationinstructions inthe DuraPoint OEM Module
Integration Guide to ensurepropersealing.DuraPoint is constructed of
stainlesssteelwithsiliconerubberbuttons, and standalonemodels
are pottedwith a siliconepottingcompound.DuraPoint'srugged
design hasno troublesomemechanicalassemblies togumup,or wear
outor break andis immune to contamination from mostliquids, dust,
dirt and grime.
The optional VP740 DuraPointcable is designed tofit mostcommon
enclosure cablecordgrips, and simplifiesconnection to computers
housed in sealedenclosures.
DuraPoint employs Interlink Electronics' VersaPoint® Pressure-
PointingTechnology.VersaPointtechnologygives you 360° control
of cursordirection and speedwithjust one touch.Gentlypress on
DuraPoint'smousebutton to drive the cursorsmoothlyacross the
screen—press the button softly for slow,precise cursormoves,press
it harder for faster moves.
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Section 2 - QuickStart Guide
Some simple steps for quick start-up
A quickguide togetyouupand running in just a few minutes is
presentedbelow. More detailedinstructions are included in Sections
3 through 7. DuraPointinstallslike a conventionalmouse or track-
ball. (If DuraPoint is alreadyinstalledintoyourcomputersystem,
e.g., theOEM module has beenintegratedintoyoursystem,turn
yoursystem onand proceed to step 4.)
All Versions:
1. Turnyourcomputer off. This is necessary to properlystart
up DuraPoint andto protect your computer's PS/2 mouse
port (ifyouare usingthis port).
2. For serialportconnections,locate the COM1 or COM2serial
port on yourcomputer (X-Terminals versionsshouldonly
be usedwith the PS/2port).ConnectDuraPoint tothe
desiredport, and turn on yourcomputer. If yourserialport
hasa 25-pinconnector, you will need to purchase a 9-pin to
25-pin adapter ata local computer store. ForSun versions,
connect DuraPoint tothe desired Sun mouseport. For
Quadratureversions,connectDuraPoint tothe Quadrature
bus port.
2a. For PS/2mouseportconnections,attach the PS/2adapter
to DuraPointcable and then to the PS/2mouseport of your
computer. Tighten the screwsbetween the adapter and
DuraPoint'scable to ensurethatthey are locked.
NOTE: If your facility is using both Microsoft and MouseSystems
DuraPoints,pleaseensurethat the correctunit is connected
to the appropriatecomputer, as they arenot interchange-
able.
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Mounting DuraPoint
DuraPoint has beendesigned to mount onanyflat surface—hori-
zontal,vertical orany angle in between. Its ruggedstainlesssteel
construction and rubberbuttonsenable ittobe mounted inthe
harshest environments—direct water
spray, dust,dirt,grime,oil, food pro-
ducts and mostcleansers and solvents
will not affect its operation.
Mounting the Standalone DuraPoint
Standalonemodelshave four threaded
mountingholes onthe backallowing it
be fastened toa panel,desktop, orto
any otherconvenientlocation. (To expose
the four 10-32inserts,simplyunscrew
the rubber feet found on the back of
DuraPoint.) Standalone Bolt Pattern
Mounting theOEM Module
Below isa suggestedmountingprocedure fortheOEM Module. For
detailedinstructions on installing theOEM Module,please refer to
the DuraPoint OEM ModuleIntegrationGuide.
/ DURAPOINT
OEM MODULE
PANEL FACE
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Section 5 - Using DuraPoint
Your DuraPoint is unlike any mouse or trackballyou'veused before.
You'll want to spend a few minutesbecomingaccustomed tothenew
sensation of controlling the cursorwith thetipof your finger.
Below we'veincludedsomesuggestions to help youget started.With
very little practice, you'llquicklybecome a skilledDuraPointuser.
Using the pressure-sensing mousebutton
DuraPoint'spressure-sensingmousebuttonconverts the touch of
your finger intosmoothcursormovement. To move the cursor,place
your fingertip onthe center ofthe mousebutton and rock itinthe
direction you want the cursor togo (DuraPoint has full 360°direc-
tionalcontrol). A lighttouchwill produceslow,precisecursor
movement, increased pressure willincreasecursor speed.
You maybe comfortableusingyourindex finger onthe mousebutton
and yourthumb onthe primarybutton to click and drag.Others prefer
to use theirmiddle finger for pointing and theirindex finger for clicking.
Try bothways andsee which feels most comfortable and natural for
you.DuraPointworkswell for both left- and right-handedusers.
HINT: Whenusing the Microsoft-compatible versionunder
Windows, we recommendthat you install the VersaPoint
WindowsMouseDriverprovidedwithDuraPoint.This
will maximizeDuraPoint'sperformance and flexibility.
Seethe VersaPoint Software User's Guide for more
information.
If you'reusing the standardWindowsmousedriver when you first
try DuraPoint, setthe MouseSensitivityadjustment (inthe Mouse
ControlPanel) to minimum.Thiswill facilitate the learningprocess.
You can increase the sensitivity asyou becomemore familiar with
DuraPoint.
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Clicking and dragging with DuraPoint
To Click
The click buttons are locatedbelow the mousebutton and operatelike
those ona conventionalmouse. The left button on DuraPoint is
equivalent tothe left Microsoft mousebutton andis used asthe
primary button. The rightbutton is equivalent tothe right Microsoft
mouse button(thesecondarybutton). Youcan interchange the
operation ofthe buttons on Microsoft-compatible versionswith the
VersaPoint WindowsMouseControl Panel, if desired(e.g., for left-
handedusers).
To Drag an Item
Simply press and hold the primarybuttonwhilemoving the cursor to
the desiredlocation.Releasethisbutton to complete the dragopera-
tion. If your computer has Windows installed, youmay wish to
practice this function by playing the game of Solitaire.
Sun-compatible DuraPoint's third button
Sun-compatible modelshave a specialthirdbutton emulation mode.
The thirdbutton canbe activated by simultaniouslydepressing the
left and right click pads.
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Section 6 - Technology and
Specifications
How DuraPoint works
DuraPoint's ruggedconstruction features no moving parts—the
patented touch-actuatedsensor used in VersaPointtechnology
replaces the troublesomemechanicalassemblies(opticalencoders,
wheels,rollers,balls,etc.)used in conventionalmice and trackballs.
When you press onthe mouse button, your finger pressure is
transferred tothe pressuresensorunder the disk.Thissensor is
dividedinto four zones(North,South, East, and West).Pressureover
the four zones,analyzed by VersaPoint'selectronics, is converted into
cursor movement inthe desireddirection.
The samefour-zonesensorwhichdeterminescursordirectionalso
controls cursor speed—a light touchmoves the cursor ata precise
crawl whileheavierpressurewillcause the cursor to move faster.
DuraPoint's uniquepressuresensorchanges its outputsignal
proportionately to appliedpressure.VersaPoint'selectronics
interprets the variation in sensoroutput and convertsthisinto
variable-speed cursormovement.
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