USB Graphics Pad. Instruction Manual N26968 MEDION LIFE P82019 (MD 86935)

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1 USB Graphics Pad MEDION LIFE P82019 (MD 86935) Instruction Manual N26968

2 USB Graphics Pad P82019 (MD 86935) 1. Warranty Details The product is guaranteed to be free from defects in workmanship and parts for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase. Defects that occur within this warranty period, under normal use and care, will be repaired, replaced or refunded at our discretion. The benefits conferred by this warranty are in addition to all rights and remedies in respect of the product that the consumer has under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 and similar state and territory laws. Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure. 1 of 22

3 Contents 1. Warranty Details Notes on how to use these instructions Warning symbols and key words used in these instructions Proper use Safety instructions Operating safety Set-up location Electromagnetic compatibility Repairs Safety instructions regarding battery operation Data backup Package contents System requirements Views Graphics pad Digital stylus First use Inserting or changing the batteries Installing the software Connecting the graphics pad Operation Graphics pad and stylus settings MacroKey Manager Program window MacroKey assignment Handwriting recognition in Windows 7 and Vista Inserting and changing the nib Maintenance Repairs Cleaning Customer service Troubleshooting Disposal Technical data Repair and Refurbished Goods or Parts Notice of 22

4 2. Notes on how to use these instructions Please be sure to read these operating instructions carefully and follow all the instructions given. This will help you to operate the device reliably and help increase its service life. Always store these instructions near the device. Store these operating instructions safely so that you can pass them on with the device if you sell it Warning symbols and key words used in these instructions DANGER! Warning: immediate mortal danger! WARNING! Warning: possible mortal danger and/or serious irreversible injuries! CAUTION! Please follow the guidelines to avoid injuries and/or property damage. ATTENTION! Please follow the guidelines to avoid property damage. PLEASE NOTE! Additional information on using the device PLEASE NOTE! Please follow the guidelines in the operating instructions. WARNING! Warning: danger of electric shock! Bullet point/information on operating steps and results Tasks to be performed 3 of 22

5 2.2. Proper use This device is used for the recording of drawings and written notes, as an input device for a PC. The device is intended for private use only and not for industrial/commercial use. Please note that we shall not be liable in cases of improper use: Do not modify the device without our consent and do not use any auxiliary equipment which we have not approved or supplied. Use only spare parts and accessories which we have supplied or approved. Follow all the instructions in these operating instructions, especially the safety information. Any other use is deemed improper and can cause personal injury or damage to the product. Do not use the device in extreme environmental conditions. 4 of 22

6 3. Safety instructions 3.1. Operating safety This device is not intended for use by people (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental abilities or by those without experience and/or knowledge, unless they are supervised by a person responsible for their safety or they have been instructed in its use by that person. Children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with this device. DANGER! Do not let small children play with the plastic packaging. There is a risk of suffocation. Never open the housing. This could result in an electric shock or even ignite a fire which will damage your device. Do not attempt to modify the device yourself. Do not apply excessive pressure to the nib and avoid banging the nib on the surface. This could damage the point or the even the stylus itself and cause malfunctions Set-up location Position the cable so that it cannot be stepped on or tripped over. To avoid malfunction, keep the device away from moisture and free of dust and avoid placing it near sources of heat or in direct sunlight. Do not use the appliance outside. Place and operate all the components on a stable, level and vibration-free surface in order to prevent the device from falling down. Avoid exposing the device to water droplets or spray and do not place any water-filled containers such as vases on or next to it. Liquids penetrating the device may impair the electrical safety of the product. To avoid damaging the cables, do not place any objects on them. DANGER! Major changes in temperature or fluctuations in humidity can cause moisture build-up within the device due to condensation. This can cause an electrical short circuit. After transporting the device, wait until it has reached room temperature before switching it on Electromagnetic compatibility This device complies with the requirements of the EMC directive 2004/108/EC. Keep the device at a distance of at least one metre from sources of highfrequency or magnetic interference (televisions, loudspeaker, mobile telephones, etc.) to avoid malfunctions and data loss. 5 of 22

7 3.4. Repairs Do not use the device if it or the connecting cables are visibly damaged or if the device itself has been dropped. Contact customer services if: Liquid has penetrated the appliance; The appliance is not operating correctly; The appliance has fallen, or the casing is damaged. WARNING! Never try to open and/or repair a device component yourself. There is a risk of electric shock. In the event of a fault, contact our Service Centre or another suitable specialist workshop Safety instructions regarding battery operation Batteries may contain combustible materials. If not handled correctly, batteries may leak, become very hot, ignite or even explode, which could result in damage to your device and your health. It is very important that you follow the instructions below: Keep batteries away from children. If batteries are mistakenly swallowed, consult your doctor immediately. Never charge batteries (unless they are specifically designed for this purpose). Never discharge the batteries by means of high power output. Never short-circuit the batteries. Never expose the batteries to excessive heat such as sunlight, fire or similar. Do not dismantle or deform the batteries. You could injure your hands or fingers or battery fluid could come into contact with your eyes or skin. If this happens, rinse the affected areas immediately with plenty of clean water and contact your doctor immediately. Avoid heavy impacts and vibrations. Always observe the correct polarity. Make sure that the plus (+) and minus ( ) poles are correctly inserted to avoid short circuits. Remove spent batteries from the device immediately. Remove the batteries from the device if you do not intend to use it for a long period of time. Replace old batteries in a device with new batteries of the same type. Cover the contacts of the batteries with sticky tape if you want to store or dispose of them. Before inserting the battery, check that the contacts in the device and on the battery are clean and, if necessary, clean them. 6 of 22

8 3.6. Data backup Back up your data on external storage media before each update. NOTE! We are not responsible for data loss or associated damage. 7 of 22

9 4. Package contents Please check your purchase to ensure all items are included and contact us within 14 days of purchase if any components are missing. DANGER! Do not let small children play with the plastic packaging. There is a risk of suffocation. The product you have purchased includes: 1 x Graphics Pad 1 x Wireless Pen 1 x AAA Battery 1 x Pen Holder 1 x Tweezers 2 x Stylus Refills 1 x Software CD 1 x Instruction Manual 1 x Warranty Certificate 2 x Warranty Sticker 4.1. System requirements PC/laptop with Microsoft Windows 8/Windows 7/ Windows Vista SP1/ Windows XP SP3 USB slot CD-ROM drive 8 of 22

10 5. Views 5.1. Graphics pad ) Operating LED 2) Input area 3) Function keys 5.2. Digital stylus ) Battery cover 2) Function keys 3) Nib 9 of 22

11 6. First use 6.1. Inserting or changing the batteries When the battery in the wireless stylus is almost empty, you will notice interruptions in input or that strokes are not being drawn correctly. At this point, please change the battery. The stylus has an on/off switch. It will be automatically activated when brought into the vicinity of the input surface and switches off when taken away from it. Open the battery compartment by turning the cap anticlockwise. Remove the spent battery and insert a new battery (type LR03/AAA). Ensure that the end of the battery marked with a + is inserted towards the nib end of the stylus and the end is touching the rear contact spring. Screw the cap back onto the wireless stylus Installing the software ATTENTION! Important files may be changed or overwritten when you install programs or drivers. Before installing a program, back up your files to ensure that you will still be able to access them later if problems occur during the software installation process. The supplied software is required for organising and editing your drawings and, if required, for converting them into a format you can use. You can also use the graphics pad with a compatible graphics program such as Paint. Disc contents: Ulead Photoimpact Drawing program Pen Pad Driver Driver for the graphics pad Free Notes / Office Ink Utility program for creating notes Power Presenter RE II Utility program for editing presentations Start by inserting the supplied disc. Installation will start automatically. Doubleclick on setup.exe. Follow the instructions displayed on the screen and install the programs you want from the CD. Detailed information on using the software is installed automatically. 10 of 22

12 Restart your computer after installation to complete the process. NOTE! If installation does not start automatically the so-called Autorun function may be disabled Manual installation (without autorun) in Windows 8, Windows 7 and Vista Double-click on the My Computer icon on your desktop. Right-click on the drive containing the CD. A dialog box will open. Click on the Autoplay option. Double-click on Setup.exe. Installation will start Manual installation (without autorun) in Windows XP Double-click on the My Computer icon on your desktop. Right-click on the drive containing the CD. A dialog box will open. Click the Autoplay option. Double-click on Setup.exe. Installation will start Connecting the graphics pad Switch on the computer and all peripheral devices (monitor, printer modem, etc.) and wait until operating system has finished booting. Connect one end of the USB cable to a free USB port on your computer. The device is recognised by the operating system and installation will be completed. 11 of 22

13 7. Operation You will be able to use all functions on the graphics pad as soon as the device has been successfully connected to your PC. You can, for instance, start a program like Free Notes & Office Ink or a graphics processing utility like Windows Paint to work with your graphics pad. You can move the mouse pointer using the digital stylus. The recognisable area is set proportional to the screen. As soon as the wireless stylus is in the recognisable area, the LED lights up permanently. The LED switches off as soon as direct contact with the graphics pad is made Graphics pad and stylus settings You can adjust the settings for the pad and the wireless stylus to suit your requirements via the device driver. Double-click on the icon in the task bar to call up the settings menu. In the two tabs, Pen and Mapping you will find menus with various setting options. Here is an overview of the individual functions: Stylus tab Function Setting Description Tip feel Soft ~ hard Set the nib sensitivity here. The result will be shown in the Current pressure display. Key assignment Using the selection menu, you can assign functions to the two stylus buttons. Tip double click Set the interval between two double-clicks Off ~ large distance here. Select Off to deactivate this function. 12 of 22

14 Working surface tab Function Setting Description Set the orientation of the graphics pad here. Orientation Landscape -> operation for right-handers Landscape Inverted landscape -> operation for lefthanders Inverted landscape The graphics pad can only be operated in landscape format. Mode Pen, Mouse Under Mouse you can make further settings. Monitor area All Screens, Monitor, Portion Force Proportions Set the working surface here. Select All Screens, if you want to use the entire surface. You can select the required monitor under the Monitor option. If you only want to use a certain part of the screen as the working area, select Portion and adjust the red frame under Working Area Settings to the required size. Activate this setting if you use different monitors with different resolutions, e.g. extended desktop. Use the MACROKEY button to call up the MacroKey Manager. You can use this program to set up the function keys according to your requirements. 13 of 22

15 8. MacroKey Manager Double-click on the icon in the task bar to call up the settings menu. Click on, to start the MacroKey Manager Program window In the MacroKey Manager program window, you can set up the function keys according to your requirements. Following installation, the standard profile STANDARD is set and can be used directly. The function keys on the graphics pad can be activated or deactivated. To activate or deactivate, use the selection box ACTIVATE MACROKEY. 14 of 22

16 An information popup will appear for every function key: these popups can be activated/deactivated via the selection box SHOW TOOLTIP. You can save your function key settings in various profiles. This can be useful if you want to set up the keys differently for different programs Create new profile Click on to create a new profile. Enter a name for the profile and save it by clicking Delete profile Select the profile you want to delete from the dropdown menu. Delete the selected profile by clicking on MacroKey assignment After you have created a profile, you can assign functions to the various function keys. 6 basic settings are available Key combination Assign a frequently used key combination to a function key to save time when working. Select one of the function keys of 22

17 In the dropdown menu for key assignment, select the option KEY COMBINATION. Define the required key combination in the input window and confirm with. Now enter a name for the key combination and finish your programming by clicking. NOTE! While entering the key combination, you can use the and buttons to delete entries or the entire key combination sequence. Via the dropdown menu option Insert special function, you can define 4 special functions. The four functions are: I. Print (print screen) II. Alt + print (print screen to clipboard) III. Show desktop IV. Call up My Computer Switching between windows You can use this function to switch between open windows. NOTE! In Windows 8 this function is only available for switching between running apps in the tile view. 16 of 22

18 Open/run You can assign programs to the function keys. This allows you to start them quickly and easily via the keys. Select one of the function keys. In the dropdown menu for key assignment, select the option OPEN/RUN. Click on the NAVIGATE button and select the program file (.exe file) of the required application. Finish your programming by clicking on the OK button Switching monitors If you have two monitors attached to your PC/laptop, you will be able to work on both of them or just one using your graphics pad. In the default setting, the graphics pad is set to use both monitors. Using the option Switch monitors, you can define whether the graphics pad is to work on monitor 1 or monitor Eraser This function activates the eraser function. NOTE! The eraser function is only available for programs that support this function (e.g. graphics programs or picture editing software). Check in the handbook for your software to see if it supports this function Deactivate Use this function to deactivate a function key if it is no longer needed or no longer has an assigned function Handwriting recognition in Windows 7 and Vista You can make handwritten notes via the input area of your operating system. These will be recognised and converted into text. Your operating system settings will affect how you access the input field. Refer to the help section of your operating system to find out where these can be found. 17 of 22

19 8.4. Inserting and changing the nib Inserting the nib Push the nib carefully into the nib socket on the end of the stylus. ATTENTION! When inserting a nib, do not exert too much pressure as this could damage the nib and/or your stylus Removing the nib Use the supplied tweezers to pull the nib out of the stylus. After you have successfully removed the nib, you can insert a new one. Use your fingers to carefully insert the new nib into the stylus. 9. Maintenance 9.1. Repairs Please contact our service centre if you have technical problems with your device. Repairs should only be performed by our authorised service partners. Disconnect the device from the power supply immediately and contact our customer service if... any liquid has got into the device. the device is not working properly. the device has been dropped or the housing is damaged Cleaning Please ensure the device does not become soiled, in particular the input area. Clean the device using a soft, moist cloth. Do not use solvents, corrosive or aerosol-based detergents to clean the device. 18 of 22

20 10. Customer service Troubleshooting Find the cause Malfunctions often occur for the simplest of reasons, but some can also be complex and require much analysis. Check cables and connections Start by carefully checking all the cable connections. Ensure that your computer and all peripheral devices are being supplied with sufficient power. Turn off the computer and check all cable connections. If the computer is connected to peripheral devices, check all cable connections for these. Do not swap around the cables for the various devices, even if they look alike. The polarity of the various cables may be different. Once you have ensured that the power supply is working correctly and all connections are intact, then switch the computer back on Faults and possible causes The graphics pad is not recognised or addressed. Did you connect the cable as described in the installation instructions? Please check all cable connections. Did you reboot your computer after installation? Information on connecting USB devices to a USB 1.1 port in Windows XP: The operating system displays a message that a high-speed USB device has been connected to a non high-speed USB hub. This is not an error message, merely information that the speed will be adjusted because of the slower USB 1.1 port Technical support The device has been thoroughly and successfully tested in our test laboratory using a wide variety of testing devices. However, the drivers will need to be updated from time to time. This is because there may be compatibility problems with other components (programs, devices) which have not yet been tested. The following website contains driver updates and the latest information about your product: 19 of 22

21 Do you need more help? If none of the above suggestions have solved your problem, please contact us. It would be very useful if you could provide the following information: How is your computer configured? What peripheral devices do you use? What messages appear on the screen? What software were you using when the problem occurred? What steps have you already taken to try and rectify the problem? Please provide your customer number if you have one. 11. Disposal Packaging Your device has been packaged to protect it against transportation damage. The packaging is made of environmentally friendly material which can be recycled. Device At the end of its life, the device should not be disposed of in household rubbish. Please contact your regional disposal company or local authority for more information on environmentally friendly disposal. Batteries Do not dispose of used or defective batteries in the household rubbish! They should be taken to a collection point for used batteries. 20 of 22

22 12. Technical data Active working area 254 x mm Resolution 4000 lpi Pressure sensitivity 2048 Operating temperature 0 C 40 C Humidity 20 80% Battery 1.5 V LR03 (AAA) GRAPHICS PAD Dimensions (L x W x H) approx. 339 x x 8.5 mm Weight approx. 510 g DIGITAL STYLUS Dimensions (L x W) approx. 130 x 13 mm Weight approx. 9 g (without batteries) USB Connection USB 2.0 Power supply DC IN 5V 500mA Subject to technical and optical changes as well as printing errors. N of 22

23 USB Graphics Pad P82019 (MD 86935) 13. Repair and Refurbished Goods or Parts Notice Unfortunately, from time to time, faulty products are manufactured which need to be returned to the Supplier for repair. Please be aware that if your product is capable of retaining user-generated data (such as files stored on a computer hard drive, telephone numbers stored on a mobile telephone, songs stored on a portable media player, games saved on a games console or files stored on a USB memory stick) during the process of repair, some or all of your stored data may be lost. We recommend you save this data elsewhere prior to sending the product for repair. You should also be aware that rather than repairing goods, we may replace them with refurbished goods of the same type or use refurbished parts in the repair process. Please be assured though, refurbished parts or replacements are only used where they meet ALDI s stringent quality specifications. If at any time you feel your repair is being handled unsatisfactorily, you may escalate your complaint. Please telephone us on or write to us at: MEDION Australia Pty Ltd St. Leonards, NSW 2065 Australia MEDION Help Desk (Operating Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30AM to 6:00PM EST) australia@medion.com 22 of 22

24 MEDION Australia Pty Ltd St Leonards, NSW 2065 Australia Hotline: Opening hours: Mon - Fri 08:30AM to 06:00PM EST Internet 09/2013 Support australia@medion.com