Interlink electronics ePad User manual

USER’S GUIDE
User’s Guide
Version 2.0

© 1999 Interlink Electronics, Inc. All rights reserved.
ePad and VersaPad are trademarks, and Interlink Electronics and the six dot logo are registered trademarks of Interlink
Electronics, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
ePad and VersaPad are protected by one or more of the following patents: 4,489,302; 4,314,277; 4,739,299; 5,292,837 and
other US and foreign patents pending.
ePadUser’sGuide
P/N 90-07361 Rev. B

USER’S GUIDE
Table of Contents
1. Introduction ............................................................... 1
About ePad .................................................................. 1
About ePad Software................................................... 1
Included in the Box..................................................... 1
2. ePadInstallation ........................................................ 2
System Reqirements .................................................... 2
Getting Used to Signing on the ePad .......................... 3
3. Troubleshooting ........................................................ 4
AppendixA,Miscellaneous ...................................... 5
Specifications .............................................................. 5
Technical Support ....................................................... 6
Warranty ...................................................................... 6

ePad Software License Agreement
Thislegaldocumentisanagreementbetweenyouastheend-user(hereinafter,the“Licensee”)andInterlink
Electronics,Inc.(“Licensor”).BYUSINGTHEePadSOFTWARE(the“Software”),YOUAREAGREEING
TOBECOMEBOUNDBYTHETERMSOFTHISAGREEMENT.THISAGREEMENTCONSTITUTES
THECOMPLETEAGREEMENTBETWEENLICENSEEANDLICENSOR.GrantofLicense:Inconsider-
ationofpaymentmade,LicensorgrantstoLicensee,anon-exclusiverighttouseanddisplaythiscopyofthe
Softwareon asinglecomputer(i.e.,withasingle centralprocessingunit)at asinglelocation.Ifthesingle
computeronwhichLicenseeusestheSoftwareisusedbymorethanoneperson,theLicensecoversalluserson
thatsinglecomputer,butdoesnotcovermulti-userornetworkedsystems thatmaybeusedbymorethanone
personatatime.Licensorreservesall rightsnotexpresslygrantedtoLicensee.OwnershipofSoftware:Asthe
Licensee,youownthemagneticorotherphysicalmediaonwhichtheSoftwareisoriginallyorsubsequently
recordedorfixed,butLicensorretainstheownershipoftheSoftwarerecordedontheoriginaldiskcopyandall
subsequentcopiesoftheSoftware,regardlessoftheformormediainoronwhichtheoriginalandothercopies
mayexist.CopyRestrictions:TheSoftwareandtheaccompanyingwrittenmaterialsarecopyrighted.Unautho-
rizedcopyingoftheSoftwareisexpresslyforbidden.Subjecttotheserestrictions,Licenseemaymakeonecopy
oftheSoftware,solelyforback-uporarchivalpurposes.UseRestrictions:AstheLicensee,youmayphysically
un-installtheSoftwarefromonecomputerandinstallitonanother,providedthattheSoftwareisusedonlyon
onecomputer byonepersonatatime.Licensee maynotdistributecopies oftheSoftwareortheaccompanying
writtenmaterialstoothers.Licenseemaynotmodify,adapt,translateorcreatederivativeworksbasedonthe
writtenmaterialswithoutpriorwrittenconsentoftheLicensor.Transfer:AnytransfereeoftheSoftwareshallbe
boundbythetermsandconditionsofthisagreement.Termination:ThisLicensewillterminateautomatically
withoutnoticefromtheLicensorifLicenseefailstocomplywithanyprovisionsofthisLicense.Upontermina-
tion,Licenseemustdestroythewrittenmaterialsanddestroyand/ordelete fromLicensee’scomputerallcopies
oftheSoftware,includingmodifiedcopies,ifany.Warranty:ThedisklicenseereceivedcontainingtheSoftware
wasnotpreparedbyLicensor,andLicensorassumesnoliabilitywhatsoeverregardingitscondition.Licensor
doeswarrantthattheSoftwarecontainedon thediskisfreefrommaterialerrors.If anyerrorisdiscoveredinthe
ProgrammingCode containedonthe disk,Licensormay, atit’sdiscretion,correcttheCodeandmay,upon
notice,provideLicensee with a disk containing thecorrectedProgram,freeofcharge.EXCEPTFOR THE
ABOVE,LICENSORGRANTSNOWARRANTIES,EXPRESSORIMPLIED,BYSTATUTEOROTHER-
WISE,REGARDINGTHESOFTWARE,THEDISKORRELATEDMATERIALS,THEIRFITNESSFOR
ANYOTHER PURPOSE,THEIRQUALITY,THEIR MERCHANTABILITYOROTHERWISE.IN NO
EVENTSHALLLICENSORBELIABLEFORANYSPECIAL,CONSEQUENTIALOROTHERDAM-
AGES. Intheeventofadisputeconcerningthisagreement,theprevailingpartyshallbeentitledtorecover,in
additiontoallotherdamages,reasonableattorneyfees,costsandexpenses. GoverningLaw:ThisAgreementis
governedbythe internal laws of the StateofCalifornia.
FCC Certification
ThisdevicecomplieswithPart15oftheFCCRules. Operationissubjecttothefollowingtwoconditions:
(1)Thisdevicemaynotcauseharmfulinterference,and(2)Thisdevicemustacceptanyinterferencereceived,
includinginterferencethatmaycauseundesiredoperation.
ThisequipmenthasbeentestedandfoundtocomplywiththelimitsforaCLASSBdigitaldevice,pursuant
toPart15ofFCCRules. Theselimitsaredesignedtoprovidereasonableprotectionagainstharmful
interferencewhentheequipmentisoperatedinaresidentialinstallation. Thisequipmentgenerates,uses,and
canradiateradiofrequencyenergyandifnotinstalledandusedinaccordancewiththeinstructionguide,may
causeharmfulinterferencetoradiocommunications. However,thereisnoguaranteethatthisradio
interferencewillnotoccurinaparticularinstallation. Ifthisequipmentdoescauseharmfulinterferenceto
radioortelevisionreception,whichcanbe determinedbyturningtheequipmentonandoff,theuseris
encouragedtotrytocorrecttheinterferencebyoneor moreofthe followingmeasures:
•Re-orientor relocatethereceivingantenna.
•Increasetheseparationbetweentheequipmentandreceiver.
•Connecttheequipmentintoanoutletonacircuitdifferentfromthattowhichthereceiveris
connected.
•Consultthedealeroranexperiencedradio-TVtechnicianforhelp.
Notice:Anychangesormodificationsnotexpresslyapprovedbythepartyresponsibleforcompliancecouldvoidthe
user’sauthoritytooperatetheequipment.Thisproductisequippedwithshieldedcable. Extensioncables,ifused,
mustbeshieldedinordertocomplywiththeemissionlimits.

USER’S GUIDE
ePad is a pen input device that captures handwritten
signatures for use in PC applications. Designed to mimic
the natural feel of signing on paper, ePad can be used on
the desktop, yet it’s small and light enough to take on the
road. Forms requiring signature approvals can now be
completed and stored electronically. For secure transac-
tions, the details of a signature can be analyzed to confirm
the identity of a computer user. With ePad, it’s easy to add
signatures to electronic documents, anytime, anywhere!
ePad software for Windows®includes:
•ePad driver
•Wintab™ compatibility
ePad includes:
•ePad and stylus
•ePad software on CD-ROM
•User’s Guide
About ePad
Introduction1
About ePad
Software
Included
in the Box
SIGNING
AREA
STYLUS
HOLDER
6-FOOT
SERIAL CABLE
1
6-FOOT
SERIAL OR
USB CABLE

•IBM-compatible PC running Windows
•Available 9-pin serial port or USB port
•Mouse or other pointing device
1. Turn off computer
2. Plug ePad into a serial port
3. Turn on your computer and allow Windows operating
system to boot up
4. Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive
5. For Windows 95, 98, ME, and 2000
A. The Plug & Play Hardware Wizard should
indicate on the screen that a new hardware is found
and it will guide you through the installation process
B. If the Plug & Play Hardware Wizard does not
come up, you can always run setup.exe from the CD
instead.
6. For Windows NT 4.0
A. Run setup.exe from Windows NT40 directory of
the CD and follow the instructions on the screen
B. Note: You should have ADMIN privileges to
install new hardware on your Windows NT computer
1. Turn off computer
2. Plug ePad into a USB port
3. Turn on your computer and allow Windows operating
system to boot up
4. Insert the CD ROM into the CD ROM drive
5. Let the Plug & Play hardware Wizard install the
default HID drivers.
6. Run Setup.exe from the USB directory to install the
USB ePad driver.
System
Requirements
ePad Installation2
2
CD ROM
Software Drivers
Installation for
Serial Device
CD ROM
Software Drivers
Installation for
USB Device

USER’S GUIDE
Getting Used
to Signing on
the ePad
If you have not previously used an electronic pen, it is
worth spending a little time becoming familiar with its
use. Practice using the pen as a drawing tool; for example,
try using the Paint Program found under Accessories in
the Windows Start Menu (Click Start, select Program
Files, Accessories, and then Paint). This will help you to
make your signature on the ePad more like your pen-on-
paper signature.
TIP: The biggest difference between signing documents
electronically on your new ePad versus on paper
is the absence of ink coming out of the pen. To
make the transition simple, take advantage of the
“line” that is drawn on the ePad specifically as a
guideline for signing your documents. You may
also find it helpful to look at the movements of the
pen on the ePad, rather than watching the screen
as you sign.
3

Troubleshooting
3
Having Trouble?
4
Try the following tips to get your ePad up and running:
•For the serial ePad, make sure you are running
Windows 95, 98, NT, 2000, or ME.
For the USB ePad, make sure you are running
Windows 98, 2000 or ME.
•Try restarting Windows. Windows can be very
sensitive to its treatment of memory and resources.
Often restarting and/or powering the computer off and
back on will clear up problems.
•Check your connections - make sure ePad is securely
connected to the serial port or USB port.
•After installation, check to see if the ePad driver is
loaded and functioning. Start/Settings/Control Panels/
System. Open the Mouse setting, and look at the ePad
listing.
•Ensure that a mouse is installed (either attached
externally or as an internal device, such as a touchpad
or pointing stick on a laptop). ePad is not designed to
function as the “primary” mouse.
•For the serial ePad, if you have infrared devices on
your computer (sometimes found on laptops), disable
them prior to installation. You can enable these
infrared devices after ePad is successfully installed.
•For the serial ePad, if you have other serial devices
installed, try disabling them prior to the ePad
installation process. You can enable these serial
devices after ePad is successfully installed.

USER’S GUIDE
5
Specifications
A
Model: VP9124,VP9134,VP9010
Touchpad Technology: VersaPad™Semiconductive
Compatibility: ePad Hardware only: DOS, Windows
3.x, 95, 98, NT, 2000, ME; with WinTab
driver installed: Windows 95, 98, NT,
2000, ME for serial ePad; Windows 98,
2000, ME for USB ePad
Actuator Type: Optimized for: Ordinary stylus. Also
works with: Finger, gloved hand, ball
point pen over paper
OperationModes: Absolute (pen input) and Relative
(mouse pointing)
Software Included: VP9124 and VP9010 models: WinTab
driver for Windows 95, 98, NT, 2000
andME; VP9134 model: WinTabdriver
for Windows 98, 2000 and ME
Report Rate: 100reportspersecond
Resolution (by mode): Absolute:300countsperinch
Relative:150countsperinch
Levels of Z-pressure: 128
Hardware Interface: Serial for VP9124, VP9010; USB for
VP134
Power: Self powered from standard RS-232
(serial) port or USB port
Dimensions:
Signing area: 91mm (3.59") x 53mm (2.09")
Weight: 263g (0.58 lb.)
Temperature: Operating: 0°C to +45°C
(32° to 113°F)
Storage: -40°C to +70°C
(-40°F to 158°F)
Humidity (in storage): 10-95% RH, non-condensing
Miscellaneous
Appendix

If you have any difficulties installing or using your ePad,
please re-check the section of this User’s Guide that relates
to your problem. If you are still unable to solve the
problem, please call our Product Support team for
assistance.
Note: Please see below for technical support for PenOp
Personal software.
ProductSupport
[phone]
Hours: 8 am to 5 pm, PST
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
Please have ready the following information:
•Date and place of purchase
•Brand and model of computer (e.g., Compaq
Prosignia 330, 500 MHz, Pentium III)
•Software you use with this product
1. What product is covered by this warranty? Thefollowingproduct(“the
Product”) is covered by this warranty: ePad.
2. Whatdoesthiswarrantycover? Interlink Electronics, Inc. (“Interlink”)
warrantstotheoriginalend-userpurchaseroftheProduct(“you”)thatthe
Product will be free from defects in materials or work-manship under normal use
andserviceduringthewarrantyperioddescribedinParagraphs3and4.
3. Whendoesyourwarrantybegin? The warranty will begin on the day you
purchasetheProduct. Datedproofofpurchaseisnecessarytoaccompanythe
Productreturnedfor warranty serviceconsideration.Validproofofpurchase
mustidentifythe point of purchase, dateofpurchase,andproductmodelortrade
name. Ordinarily,yoursales receipt or invoice willsuffice.
4. How long does the coverage last? ThewarrantyfortheProductasfollows:
LIMITED ONE YEAR PARTS AND LABOR
5.Whatwill Interlink do iftheproductbecomes defective in materialsor
workmanship during the warranty period? If the Product covered under this
warrantybecomesdefective in materialsorworkmanshipduringtheapplicable
warrantyperiod,INTERLINKwill,atitsoption,eitherrepairthedefective
Productwithoutchargeforpartsandlabor,orprovideareplacementinexchange
forthedefectiveProduct. INTERLINKreservestherighttoprovide,atno
additionalcost, a morecurrent or upgraded modelfor replacement, ifavailable.
6. What is not covered by this warranty? (a) This warranty does not extend to:
(i)Productswhichhavebeensubjectedtomisuse,accident,physicaldamage,
improperinstallation,abnormaloperationorhandling,neglect,inundationorfire,
or;(ii)Productswhichhavebeendamagedduetorepair,alteration ormodifica-
tionbyanyoneotherthananauthorizedrepresentativeofINTERLINK,or;(iii)
Defectscausedbycomponents,parts,oraccessoriesnotcompatiblewiththe
warranted Product, or; (iv)Productswhosewarranty/qualitystickers, product
serialnumberplatesor electronic serial numbers have beenremoved, alteredor
renderedillegible,or; (v) Accessory items. (b) ANYOTHERWARRANTIES,
Technical Support
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Warranty

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INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITYANDFITNESSFORPARTICULARPURPOSE,SHALL
BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY.
SOMESTATESDONOTALLOWLIMITATIONSONHOWLONGAN
IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT
APPLY TO YOU. (c) INTERLINK’S TOTAL LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES
FOR ANY CAUSE RELATED TO, OR ARISING OUT OF, THE USE OR
INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, NEGLI-
GENCE, STRICT TORT OR BASED ON ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY,
SHALL NOT EXCEED THE ORIGINAL PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT. (d)
IN NO CASE SHALL INTERLINK BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL,
INCIDENTAL,ORCONSEQUENTIALDAMAGESBASEDUPONBREACHOF
WARRANTY, BREACH OF CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT TORT OR
ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY. SUCH DAMAGES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT
LIMITED TO, LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF SAVINGS OR REVENUES,
INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT OR ANY ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT,
COST OF CAPITAL, COST OF ANY SUBSTITUTE EQUIPMENT, FACILITIES
OR SERVICES, CLAIMS BY THIRD PARTIES OTHER THAN YOU, AND
INJURY TO PROPERTY. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION
OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO
THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
7. Howdo youget warrantyservice? If your Product requires warranty service, you
mustfirstcontactProductSupporttoreceiveanRMANumber.Thetele-phone
numbersfor ProductSupportare(800) 340-1331and(805)484-8989. Onceyou
obtainanRMANumber,youmustreturntheProducttoINTER-LINK,postage
prepaid,alongwithadescriptionoftheProductmalfunctionordifficultyandyour
RMANumber.Youmustalsosubstantiatewarrantystatuswithadatedproofof
purchase(asexplained in paragraph 3),inclusiveofProduct’sserialnumber:The
addresswhereyoushouldsendtheProducttoreceivewarrantyserviceis:
ProductSupport
INTERLINK ELECTRONICS, INC.
546FlynnRoad,Camarillo,CA 93012
RMANumber____________
INTERLINK assumes no risk for damage or loss in shipment. If, in
INTERLINK’ssoleopinion,theProductfailureisnotcoveredunderthis
warrantyyou will benotifiedandan authorizationwillberequestedfor any
furtherrepairactivity. Products repaired underwarrantywillbereturnedtoyou,
transportationprepaid. Youmustpayreturn shippingcostsforthe Products
repairedwhich are notcoveredbywarrantyor the Productsforwhichyoudo not
wish to authorize repairs.
8. How does state law apply to this warranty? This warranty gives you specific
legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
9. Attorneyfees: Ifanylegalactionsarisesrelatingtothiswarranty,theprevailingparty
shallbeentitledtorecover,inadditiontootherdamages,allcourtcosts,expensesand
reasonableattorneyfees.
10. This warranty is the entire agreement. Unless modified in writing,
signed by both you and INTERLINK, this warranty is understood to be the
complete and exclusive agreement between the parties, superseding all
prior agreements, oral or written, and all other communications between
the parties relating to the subject matter of this warranty. No agent or
employee of INTERLINK may make modifications to this warranty and
any such representations should not be relied upon.
For more information, please contact
PRODUCT SUPPORT at
[phone] or [phone]
Warranty
continued