NaturalPoint TrackIR User manual

NaturalPoint
TrackIR
User’s Manual
version 2.11
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Forward
Information in this User’s Manual is subject to change without notice and does
not represent a commitment on the part of Eye Control Technologies, Inc. The
software described in this User’s Manual is furnished under a license agreement
and may be used only in accordance with the terms of said license agreement.
Copyright 2001 Eye Control Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this
publication may be reproduced in any form, by any means, without express
writtenpermission.
trackIR and NaturalPoint are trademarks of Eye Control Technologies. Windows
is a trademark of Microsoft. All other trademarks are property of their respective
companies.
Eye Control Technologies, Inc.
33872SE EastgateCircle
Corvallis,OR 97339
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.natualpoint.com

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Contents
PartI: Getting Started...................................................................................4
1.1 What’s included......................................................................................5
1.2 Hardware and Software Installation......................................................6
1.3 Desktop and Laptop mounting..............................................................9
PartII:UsingthetrackIR..........................................................................11
2.1 Navigating the trackIR Software.........................................................11
2.2 Head Control How-To..........................................................................13
2.3 Software Features................................................................................15
HotKeys..............................................................................................................................15
KeyActivated.....................................................................................................................16
QuickStartMotion Settings...........................................................................................16
SpeedSettings...................................................................................................................17
SmoothingSettings...........................................................................................................17
Profiles................................................................................................................................17
Gravity.................................................................................................................................17
2.4 Dwell Clicking....................................................................................19
Overview..............................................................................................................................19
DwellClickingOptions....................................................................................................20
2.5 Advanced Settings................................................................................24
SettingsMenu.....................................................................................................................24
LanguageSelection...........................................................................................................24
RunatStartUp..................................................................................................................25
Tracking Options...............................................................................................................25
CursorMenu......................................................................................................................25
Rotation..............................................................................................................................26
GravityOptions..................................................................................................................26
MouseOverrideDelay......................................................................................................26
Datawindow.......................................................................................................................26
2.6 Accessories............................................................................................28
Ring......................................................................................................................................28
Wand.....................................................................................................................................29
ClickingSwitches..............................................................................................................31
PartIII: TroubleShooting............................................................................33
PartIV: SoftwareUpdates...........................................................................41
WarrantyandRegistration Information.....................................................42

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Part One: Getting Started
1.0 Minimum System Requirements
Windows 98SE, Windows ME, Windows 2000, or Windows XP
Pentium 166
Five (5) megabytes of free hard disk space
24 megabytes of RAM
USB connection

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1.1 What's Included
1 trackIR 4 FootUSB Cable Extension
40 Dots 2 Rings
(AT and EG models only)
Y Breakout Cable for Switch Input 2 Software Diskettes
(AT and EG models only)
Extra Rubber Pads for Laptop Use

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1.2 Software and Hardware Installation
Installthe trackIR SoftwareBEFOREyouconnect the trackIRunit!
Software Installation
1. Insert the included NaturalPoint software CD in your computer’s CD drive.
Wait for the install program to start. If the install program does not start
within a few minutes, double click on the CD drive icon, and double click
again on the ‘Setup’ file. (or designated floppy drive) from your computer’s
My Computer menu
2. Follow the software installation instructions. (for 2000 / XP you will be
asked to restart your computer before proceeding further)
3. A new naturalpoint icon will appear on your desktop.
4. Connect the trackIR device to the USB port (see fig. 1) of your computer
and place the unit on top of your monitor with the front facing the same
direction as the monitor screen. (The unit must be able to “see” you, see
fig. 2)
figure 1

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Special Windows XP Instructions
(if you are not using Windows XP you may
proceed to the Hardware Installation section)
5. The Windows XP Found New Hardware Wizard should appear. The Wizard
will indicate that it has found the ECT NaturalPoint Firmware Loader, and
ask if you would like Windows to install drivers for the hardware
automatically, or chose from a list of drivers in a specific location.
6. Select "Install Automatically."
7. A Hardware Install Warning message will appear after you have selected
"InstallAutomatically." Click on the button marked "Continue Anyway,"and
"Finish."
8. Windows XP will now display a message indicating that it has finished
installing the ECT NaturalPoint Firmware Loader.
9. A second Found New Hardware Wizard will now appear. This Wizard will
indicate that it has found the ECT NaturalPoint Tracker.
10. Repeat steps 6 through 9. When Windows XP displays the message
indicating that it has finished installing the ECT NaturalPoint Tracker, you
may open the NaturalPoint software and begin using your trackIR.
11. If you encounter further problems with this procedure, please consult the
trouble-shooting guide at the end of this manual.
Note: If you accidentally plugged the trackIR unit into your computer before
loading the NaturalPoint software, unplug the trackIR unit and go through the
install procedure as instructed. After completing all 10 steps, go to the
Windows XP Device Manager, click on USB Devices and look for a listing
marked "Unknown USB Device." If this listing appears, right click on
Unknown USB Device and delete it. If Unknown USB Device does not
appear, you may close the Device Manager and begin using the trackIR.

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Hardware Installation
1. If your monitor is too far away from your computer for the trackIR’s USB cable to
reach, simply unplug the trackIR device, plug the USB extension cable into your
computer’s USB port, and plug the trackIR into the extension cable’s female
connector.
2. Your computer may briefly display a message indicating that it is installing the drivers
for the trackIR.
3. Double click on the newly created NaturalPoint icon on your desktop to open
the trackIR software program. The first time you open the NaturalPoint software,
you will be asked to select your desired language. Please select your language and
click OK. If you wish to change this language later you may do so from the
Advanced Settings page.
4. Remove a dot from the sheet included with your trackIR unit and place it on the tip of
your index finger. With the dot facing the trackIR unit, slowly move your finger back
and forth in front of the trackIR unit from about 1 arms length away. If the green
indicator light comes on and the cursor moves along with your finger, you have
installed the trackIR unit and software correctly. If the green indicator light does not
come on or the cursor does not move, please consult the trouble shooting guide at the
back of this manual.

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1.3 trackIR Desktop and Laptop Mounting
Setting up the trackIR unit on either a desktop or laptop is quick and easy.
Desktop Mounting: Simply set the trackIR on top of your monitor and point the unit
towards your head or face (see picture below).
figure2
Laptop Mounting: the trackIR can be easily and securely clipped onto most standard
laptop screens without any additional equipment. Follow the instructions below for quick
laptopmounting.
A. To prevent scratching your laptop case, find the extra rubber protective pads that
came with your trackIR unit. Remove them from their backing and stick each pad to
the top side of the trackIR’s metal base directly above the already attached bottom
pads (see picture below).

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B. Grasp the metal base and use your other hand to pull the trackIR unit up and
away from the base. Then, turn the metal base in its hinge so it forms a T
shape when looked at straight on (see picture below).
C. Bend and hold the two shorter arms of the base together about 1” in the
same direction as their natural curve. With the trackIR unit facing the same
direction as your laptop display screen, clip the metal base on by placing the
long arm of the base behind the screen and the two shorter arms on the
front. Don’t worry about bending the base, it is made from spring steel and
will snap right back into shape. (See picture below)
D. Pivot the trackIR unit on its hinges so it’s lined up properly with your head.