Koala Technologies KoalaPad User manual

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The KoalaPad Touch Tablet and Your Computer
The next few pages explain how to connect the KoalaPad tablet
to your computer and provide some tips on BASIC programming
techniques for using the tablet. Before you attempt to connect
the KoalaPad touch tablet, check the numbers on the bottom of
the unit to make sure your tablet matches the make of
your computer.
KoalaPad Number
001
002
003
004
Computer
Apple II series
Commodore 64, VIC-20
IBM Personal Computer
Atari Home Computers

Introduction
Your new KoalaPad Touch Tablet Is a versatile, state-of-the-art
accessory that enhances the capabilities of any home computer
system.
With its pressure sensitive surface, the KoalaPad tablet can
convert the touch of its stylus — or even your finger — to
computer input. Depending on the applications program you are
using, the KoalaPad tablet can be used to make menu selections,
move game players, make musical notes, draw computer graphics
and much more.
In the following sections, you'll learn how to connect the
KoalaPad Touch Tablet to your computer, some basics of making
it work, and how to ensure continued performance from your
KoalaPad Touch Tablet.

Connecting the KoalaPad Touch Tablet
Before connecting the KoalaPad tablet, be sure to turn off the
power to your computer.
Apple
1. Open the lid of your computer and locate the game controller port In
the right rear corner of your computer (see your Apple computer
owner's manual for controller port location).
2. Gently but firmly insert the plug from your KoalaPad touch tablet into
the game controller port with the tablet's cable towards the rear of the
computer.
IBM
1. Locate the 15-pin socket from the game controller card on the back of
your computer (if you don't have a game controller card, see your IBM
Computer retailer).
2. Gently but firmly insert the plug from your KoalaPad touch tablet into
the socket.
Commodore
1. Locate the Controller Ports on the right side of your computer console
(one port only on the VIC-20).
i
2. Gently but firmly insert the plug from your KoalaPad touch tablet into
the port (Port 1 on the Commodore 64).
Atari
1. Locate the Controller Ports on your computer console (bottom front on
ATARI 400/800, left side on ATARI XL Computers).
2. Gently but firmly insert the plug from your KoalaPad touch tablet into
Controller Port 1.
Your KoalaPad touch tablet is now ready to use.

Features of the KoalaPad Touch Tablet
Drawing Surface
This surface is pressure sensitive and can be used with
either the stylus provided or your finger. The KoalaPad
tablet's internal circuitry converts pressure on the surface to
location information that is sent to your computer.
Control Buttons
These buttons may be used to confirm menu selections and
data entries or as trigger controllers for computer games.
Stylus
The stylus provided with your KoalaPad tablet is specially
designed to be used on the pressure sensitive
drawing surface.

Reading Data from your KoalaPad Touch Tablet
If you want to write your own custom programs to use with the
KoalaPad tablet, it's really quite easy. Regardless of which
computer you are using, the KoalaPad emulates the game
controllers which are designed to be connected to your machine.
Here are some specifics:
Apple
The KoalaPad Touch Tablet emulates the standard Apple
Joystick — or a pair of paddles. BASIC programs should
use PDL (0) and PDL (1) for X, Y coordinates and PEEK
locations - 16287 and - 16286 for the Control Buttons.
IBM
BASIC programs should use STICK (0) and STICK (1) for
X, Y coordinates.
Commodore
On the Commodore 64, BASIC programs should PEEK
locations 54297 and 54298 for X, Y coordinates; on the VIC-
20, PEEK locations 36872, 36873.
Atari
The KoalaPad tablet emulates paddle controllers 0 and 1.
BASIC programs should PEEK locations 624 and 625 for X,
Y coordinates and locations 636 and 637 for the Con
trol Buttons.
For the best results, follow the programming guide for your
computer. Additional help is available in the KoalaPad Touch
Tablet Programmer's Guide, available from your Koala retailer.

Care and Feeding of your KoalaPad Touch Tablet
While your KoalaPad Touch Tablet Is designed to stand up to
ordinary use for a long time, there are a few things to keep in
mind while using it.
Give it a pleasant environment. Direct sunlight, excessive
heat, submersion in water and other environmental extremes
can be hard on it.
Keep it clean. Remove dirt and grease with a soft cloth
dampened with a mild soap. Dry with a soft cloth.
Avoid needling it. Use blunt instruments, including the
stylus provided or your finger, on its drawing surface.
Sharp objects may permanently damage the surface.
Avoid burying it prematurely. Don't stack books, papers, or
other objects on it.
Don't yank it around. The cord provides a path for sensitive
electrical signals and should not be pulled on or used as
a handle.

Apple and Apple II are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Company Inc.
IBM Personal Computer is a trademark of International Business Machines
Corporation.
Commodore and VIC-20 are registered trademarks of Commodore Business
Machines Inc.
ATARI is a registered trademark of Atari, Inc., a Warner Communications Company.
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION
The KoalaPad™ Touch Tablet carries a 90-day warranty against defects in material
or workmanship, effective from the date of purchase. No other warranties are
expressed or implied. In the event of touch tablet failure during the warranty period,
simply return your tablet, with the sales receipt, prepaid to the address below. After
warranty expiration, defective touch tablets should be returned to Koala
Technologies Corporation for repair or replacement. A flat fee of $20.00 is charged
to cover complete repair and refurbishing of the touch tablet plus a $5.00 handling
fee. Send your tablet, check or money order for $25.00 and a letter with your name
and return address, describing the defect, to: Touch Tablet Repair Center, Koala
Technologies, 3100 Patrick Henry Drive, Santa Clara, California, 95050
DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIABILITY
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and reviewed this manual's contents, and has made a sincere effort to verify the
accuracy of this manual and its accompanying software, NEITHER KOALA
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performance. In no event will Koala Technologies or its suppliers be liable for direct,
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damages. In particular, they shall have no liability for any programs developed or
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