Interwrite Learning Interwrite Board User manual

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Getting Started InterwriteTM Panel
GETTING STARTED
for Windows and the Mac
InterwriteTM Panel

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We at Interwrite LearningTM are proud of our family of Inter-
write products. We strive to continue to bring you the best
the technology has to offer. We urge you to visit our Web
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updates and changes we have made that would impact the
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Getting Started InterwriteTM Panel
Table of Contents
Interwrite Panel – Product Overview
About This Guide 5
About Interactive Mode 5
Installation Overview
1. Unpack Your Interwrite Panel 6
2. Assemble the Interwrite Pens 6
3. Install the Interwrite Workspace Software 6
4. Setup and Connect Your Interwrite Panel 6
5. Calibrate the Interwrite Panel Screen 6
Assemble the Interwrite Pens
Replace the Pen Battery 7
Turning the Pen On and Off 7
Install the Interwrite Workspace Software
Installing the Interwrite Workspace Software on Windows 8
Installing the Interwrite Workspace Software on the Mac 9
Setup and Connect Your Interwrite Panel
Tilt Stand Setup 10
Connecting the Interwrite Panel 11
The Interwrite Panel Control Panel 13
Calibrating the Screen 14
Troubleshooting Your Interwrite Panel 15

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Getting Started with Interwrite Workspace
Begin an Interwrite Workspace Session 17
The Interwrite Workspace Toolbar 18
Pen Selection from the Toolbar 19
Presentation Files 20
Distributing Presentation Files 21
Additional Interwrite Learning Resources 21
What is PRS? 21
Regulatory Statements and Warranty
Regulatory Statements 22
Warranty 25
Appendices
Appendix A – Display Control 26
Appendix B – Specifications 30

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Getting Started InterwriteTM Panel
InterwriteTM Panel
Product Overview
The Interwrite Panel is an LCD tablet. The electronic Interwrite Pen controls
the cursor and writes and draws directly on the Interwrite Panel screen.
When used in conjunction with a video projector, the Interwrite Panel’s
screen image displays onto an InterwriteTM Board, a standard whiteboard, or
any projection surface, and the interaction with the desktop can be seen by
everyone in the room. This addition to the Interwrite family of products,
which includes InterwriteTM Boards and InterwriteTM Pads, expands the
interactive opportunities of the Interwrite system for both the class room
and the board room.
About This Guide
This Getting Started Guide describes how to assemble the Interwrite Pen,
install the Interwrite Workspace software, set up and connect the Interwrite
Panel, and calibrate the Interwrite Panel. It ends with a brief overview of the
Interwrite Workspace software.
About Interactive Mode
Interactive Mode is the operational mode of the Interwrite Workspace
software that allows you to take advantage of the full power and robust
features of the Interwrite system. The Interwrite Panel is an input device to
the computer, similar to the Interwrite Boards and Interwrite Pads. It allows
you to annotate captured screen images and a variety of page types in
Annotation Mode, and to run applications and browse the Internet in
Mouse Mode. Everything done on the Interwrite Panel screen can be seen
on the projection surface, via an attached video projector. Anyone at the
Interwrite Board, or using an Interwrite Pad can interact with the presenta-
tion and participate actively in the collaborative experience.

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This section describes what you will be doing and the order in which you
will be doing it, to facilitate the setup of your Interwrite Panel and Interwrite
Pens and their preparation for use.
1. Unpack Your Interwrite Panel
The package includes the Interwrite Panel and an Accessory Box. The
Accessory Box contains:
VGA Cable
AC Adapter
Power Cable
USB Cable
Audio Cable
2 Interwrite Pens
2 AAA Batteries
Interwrite LearningTM CD
InterwriteTM Panel Getting Started Guide (this booklet)
If any item is missing or damaged, please contact your dealer immediately. A
plastic covering is taped to the Interwrite Panel screen to protect it during
shipping. We recommend you leave the protective plastic in place until you
have completed your Interwrite Panel installation. It is easily removed by
pulling on the tape tabs.
2. Assemble the Interwrite Pens
Each Interwrite Pen is powered by one AAA alkaline battery.
3. Install the Interwrite Workspace Software
4. Setup and Connect Your Interwrite Panel
The Interwrite Panel can be set up as a free-standing monitor on a desk or
table, or it can be installed in a podium. Your Interwrite Panel is connected
to your computer with both the VGA cable and the USB cable. It is con-
nected to a power source with the AC Adapter and Power cable.
5. Calibrate the Interwrite Panel Screen
Installation Overview
The Interwrite Pen works best when it is held at a 90° angle to
the Interwrite Panel screen.

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Getting Started InterwriteTM Panel
The Interwrite Pen is an electronic pen that sends
positional signals to the Interwrite Panel’s electromag-
netic digitizer to control cursor movement. The two
buttons on the black Pen barrel provide additional
mouse-like cursor control. The lower button, the one
closest to the Pen Tip, acts as a double-click when you
press it. The upper button provides right-click capabil-
ity.
Replace Pen Battery
The Interwrite Pen is powered by a single AAA battery.
The following instructions describe how to insert the
batteries that shipped with the Pens.
1Unscrew the Pen, separating the black end with the
Pen Tip from the silver barrel. If needed, remove
and dispose the old battery.
2Insert a AAA battery into the silver cradle with the
positive pole (the + end with the protruding button)
pointing toward the Pen Tip.
3When the battery is in place, screw the two Pen
halves back together.
Each Interwrite Pen comes with two replacement Pen
Tips. Pull out the used Tip and snap a replacement Tip
into place in the end of the Pen barrel.
Store the Interwrite Pen in the Pen Holder on the back
of the Interwrite Panel.
Turning the Pen On and Off
Press the button on the top of the pen to turn the
Interwrite Pen on and off.
Assemble the Interwrite Pens
Pen
Tip
Double-
Click
Right-
Click
On-Off
Switch

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1Log in as Administrator. Insert the Interwrite Learning CD into the
CD drive on your PC. The installer will autoload. If it doesn’t, click
the Start button on the Windows Task Bar and select Run from
the menu. Type X:\setup.exe (Xrepresents the CD drive letter).
2Select the Install Interwrite Workspace Software menu option.
3Follow the onscreen instructions for the software installation. You
will know Interwrite Workspace has installed successfully by the
appearance of the Interwrite Workspace icon in the System Tray on
the Windows Task Bar. If the icon does not appear, restart your
computer.
The Interwrite Workspace software must be installed on Windows
by a user with Administrator privileges. Interwrite Workspace is
compatible with Windows 2000, XP, and Vista.
Installing the Interwrite Workspace
Software on Windows
The appearance of the Interwrite Workspace icon
on the Task Bar indicates that the InterWrite
Device Manager is now running on your PC.
Click on the Workspace icon to display the op-
tions on the Device Manager Menu shown here.
Device Manager, in addition to managing the
Interwrite hardware devices, provides direct
access to the three operational modes of the
Interwrite Workspace software.
If you are using Windows 98/Me/NT, you must use Interwrite
Workspace version 5.0. For more information, contact Technical
Support to order an installation CD.
Click the Interwrite Workspace icon in the System Tray of the
Windows Task Bar to display the Device Manager Menu. Select the
Check for Updates option. If a new version of Workspace is available,
download it now. You should periodically check for updates.

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1Insert the Interwrite Learning CD into the CD-ROM drive on your
Mac. An Interwrite Workspace CD icon will appear on your
desktop.
2Double-click the Interwrite icon on the desktop to display the
CD’s contents. Double-click the Install Interwrite icon.
3Follow the onscreen instructions for the software installation.
Installing the Interwrite Workspace
Software on the Mac
The Interwrite Workspace software must be installed on the Mac by
a user with Admin privileges. Interwrite is compatible with Mac OS X
version 10.4 or higher.
The appearance of the Interwrite
Workspace icon on the Menubar
indicates that the Device Manager is
now running on your Mac. It will load
and run in the background every time
you start up your Mac. Click on the
Interwrite Workspace icon to display
the options on the Device Manager
Menu, shown here. Device Manager,
in addition to managing the Interwrite
hardware devices, provides direct
access to the two operational modes of
Interwrite Workspace on the Mac.
Click the Interwrite Workspace icon on the Menubar to display
the Device Manager Menu. Select the Check for Updates option. If a
new version of Interwrite Workspace is available, download it now.
You should periodically check for updates.

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Set Up and Connect Your Interwrite Panel
Tilt Stand Setup
When you remove the Interwrite Panel from its shipping box, the Tilt
Stand is pointing toward the top of the Interwrite Panel. Pull up on the
Release Lever and swing the Tilt Stand down to its normal operating
position with the buttons on the front of the Interwrite Panel located at
the top of the monitor and the Interwrite Panel logo at the bottom. Use
the Release Lever to adjust the Tilt Stand to the tilt position you prefer.
Tilt Stand
Release Lever
Tilt Stand
Assembly
Pen Holder