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1 Contents: Safety and service...1 Safety notes...1 Operating safety...1 Point of use...1 Environment conditions...2 Electro-magnetic compatibility...2 Connecting...2 Data security...2 Battery Handling...3 Repairs...4 Cleaning...4 Recycling and Disposal...4 Introduction...5 Proper Use...5 Notes on these instructions...5 Our target group...5 Quality...5 Service...5 Box contents...6 System requirements...6 Technical Data...6 Views...7 Graphic Tablet...7 Digital pen...7 Using the Pen...8 Inserting or changing the battery...8 Software Installation...8 Connecting to the computer...9 Operation...10 Changing the Tip...10 Removing the tip...10 Inserting the tip...10 Customer service...11 Troubleshooting...11 Is Further Assistance Necessary?...11

2 Copyright 2007 All rights reserved. This manual is protected by Copyright. Trademarks: MS-DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft. Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel. Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Medion makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Medion shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material. Medion assumes no responsibility for the use or reliability of its software on equipment that is not furnished by Medion. This document contains proprietary information that is protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. No part of this document may be photocopied, reproduced, or translated to another language without the prior written consent of Medion. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. ii

3 Safety and service Safety notes Please read through this section carefully. Following all the instructions will guarantee reliable operation and years of enjoyment from your new Graphic Tablet. Always keep these instructions near your Graphic Tablet for easy reference. Keep these instructions and packaging safe. Use the original packaging in the event that you need to ship or transport your Graphic Tablet. Operating safety Never open the housing of the Graphic Tablet! This could lead to an electrical short-circuit, damage to your Graphic Tablet or fire. Never insert any objects through the slits and openings into the inside of the Graphic Tablet. Doing so could lead to an electrical short circuit or damage to your Graphic Tablet. The device is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision. Keep the packing materials such as foil away from children as there is a danger of suffocation. This Graphic Tablet is intended for personal use only and is not intended for commercial use of any kind. Do not press heavily on the digital pen cartridge. Doing so may cause damage to the pen tip or the pen itself and result in malfunction. In the first hours of operation, new devices may emit a typical, unavoidable but completely harmless smell, which will decline increasingly in the course of time. We recommend you ventilate the room regularly, to counteract the formation of the smell. Point of use Keep your Graphic Tablet and all connected equipment away from moisture, dust, heat and direct sunlight in order to avoid malfunctions. Only use in a suitable ambient temperature: 1

4 Environment conditions The Graphic Tablet can be operated at an ambient temperature of 10 C/40 F to 40 C/104 F and a relative humidity of 35% to 80% (not condensing). When switched off the Graphic Tablet can be stored at temperature from -10 C/14 F to 60 C/140 F at a relative humidity of 20 % to 80 % (not condensing). After transporting your Graphic Tablet wait until it has reached room temperature before turning on. In the event of major variations in the temperature or humidity, condensation can form on the inside of the Graphic Tablet which can cause an electrical shortcircuit. Electro-magnetic compatibility When connecting the Graphic Tablet observe the guidelines for electro-magnetic compatibility (EMC). Maintain a distance of at least 3 feet from sources of high frequency and magnetic interference (television sets, loudspeakers, mobile telephones, etc.), in order to avoid malfunctions and data loss. Connecting Observe the following instructions to connect your Graphic Tablet properly: Route the cable so that no one can step on it or stumble over it. To avoid damage to the cable do not place any objects or furniture on the cable. Data security Every time you update your computer s data make back-up copies on an external storage medium, i.e. CDR disc. We cannot assume a liability for data loss or associated subsequent damage. 2

5 Battery Handling Batteries may contain combustible materials. Misusing them may cause battery leakage, heat, explosion or ignition, bringing about injury or damage to the product or YOU. Please observe strictly the following: KEEP CHILDREN AWAY from batteries. If by any chance, batteries are swallowed, consult a medical doctor immediately. DO NOT CHARGE batteries (except rechargeable batteries). DO NOT FORCIBLY DISCHARGE batteries. DO NOT SHORT-CIRCUIT batteries. DO NOT HEAT or DISPOSE OF IN FIRE. DO NOT DISASSEMBLE or DEFORM batteries. Your hands and fingers may be injured, or the liquid of the battery may get into your eyes or adhere to your skin. If this happens, rinse with a large quantity of water immediately and consult a medical doctor. DO NOT expose batteries to strong impacts by dropping or throwing the batteries. DO NOT reverse the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals to avoid short-circuit. REMOVE PROMPTLY any used battery from the device. REPLACE THE BATTERY with a new battery of the same type. INSULATE THE TERMINAL parts with tape or the like when storing or at disposal of the batteries. DO NOT throw drained batteries in with the domestic rubbish! Respect the environment and dispose of them in the specific containers for separate collection. If necessary, turn to your reseller or to our service centre. Thank you! 3

6 Repairs Please contact our service centre if you have any problems with your Graphic Tablet. ONLY have repairs completed by our authorised service centre. Contact your local service centre when... Liquid has got into the Graphic Tablet The Graphic Tablet does not operate properly The Graphic Tablet is dropped or the housing is damaged. Cleaning Clean the Graphic Tablet with a moist cloth. Do not use any type of solvents, caustic or gaseous cleaning agents. Recycling and Disposal Device At the end of its life, the appliance must not be disposed of in household rubbish. Enquire about the options for environmentally-friendly disposal Batteries Do not dispose of used batteries in the household rubbish! They must be deposited at a collection point for used batteries. Packaging The packaging from your Graphic Tablet is produced mostly from materials which can be disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner and be professionally recycled. 4

7 Introduction Proper Use This device is intended for recording written notes and drawings on a computer. Using the software supplied, you can convert the handwritten notes to text or drawings to graphics. In addition, certain computer commands (e.g., mouse control or program or functional executions) can be controlled via the digitizing tablet. Notes on these instructions We have arranged these instructions so that you can quickly find the subject related information in the table of contents. The purpose of these instructions is to help you operate your Graphic Tablet safely, quickly and easily. Our target group Thank your for purchasing this Graphic Tablet. We thank you for your confidence in our products and are pleased to welcome you as a new customer. These instructions are intended for novice users as well as advanced users. Regardless of possible professional functions, this Graphic Tablet is intended for domestic home use only. Quality We focused on great features, ease of use, safety and reliability in manufacturing this Graphic Tablet. The balanced hardware and software design offers you an advanced Graphic Tablet design which will provide you a great deal of functionality for business or entertainment purposes. Service Service and support is available any time you use your Graphic Tablet. Contact us, we will be glad to help you. This manual contains a separate chapter on the subject of service beginning on page 11. 5

8 Box contents Please check the contents of the box and notify us within 14 days of purchase if the contents of the box is incomplete. Your Graphic Tablet includes: Graphic Tablet Digital pen Pen clip 2 replacement tips 1 x 1.5V R03 / AAA battery Installation and application software on 2 CDs A pair of tweezers to change pen tip Operating instructions System requirements Computer PC/AT compatible computer Processor type Pentium III with 1 GHz or higher Operating system Windows XP/Vista Installation optical drive (CD or DVD) Connections USB interface Technical Data Technology Electromagnetic Recognition area 15.9 x 25.4 cm Interface USB 1.1 Dimensions 306 x 257 x 9 mm Power supply Device: via USB port Pen: 1 R03/AAA battery Operating environment Temperature: 10 C 40 C Rel. humidity: 35% - 80% 6

9 Views Graphic Tablet USB cable LED display Function fields Input surface Digital pen Batterycompartment lid Tip 7

10 Using the Pen Inserting or changing the battery When you see disruptions in the input or when strokes are no longer recorded correctly the battery of the digital pen is almost empty and should be changed. The pen does not have an on/off-switch. It is activated automatically when it is moved close to the input surface, and switches off when it is removed from the surface again. 1. Open the battery compartment by turning the cap at the clip counterclockwise. 2. Remove the clip and take off the battery lid. 3. Remove the spent battery and insert a new AAA battery. Make sure that the battery end marked "+" points toward the pen tip and that the other end marked "-" touches the contact spring at the back. 4. Put the battery back on, reattach the clip and screw on the cap. Note: Read the instructions on the safe handling of batteries starting on page 3. Software Installation You can manage, edit and convert your notes and drawings with the software supplied. You can also use the Graphic Tablet in combination with a compatible graphics program such as "Paint". 8

11 Disk content: Macro Key Manager: Installing this program allows you to use the macro functions of the Graphic Tablet. Power Presenter RE*: Auxiliary program for editing presentations. Free Notes* & Office Ink*: Auxiliary program for preparing notes. Photo Impact 12: Auxiliary program to edit graphics. * only for Windows XP. Note: Windows Vista Home Premium and higher does not require any drivers. Most functions of the auxiliary programs supplied are already integrated with this operating system. Important: Before connecting the device to your PC, you should first install the software (particularly the Macro Key Manager). When installing programs or drivers, it is possible that important files might be overwritten or changed. In order to ensure access to original files after the installation, you should back up the contents of your hard drive before installing the software. 1. Insert the installation disk. Installation starts automatically. Note: If the installation does not occur automatically, the "Autorun" feature is probably disabled. Manual installation without Autorun function: 1. Open the "Start menu" and select the entry "Run". 2. Now enter the letter of the disk drive followed by a colon and the program name "Setup". 3. Confirm by clicking on "OK". 2. Follow the instructions on the screen and install any of the programs from the CDs that you have selected. An extensive help wizard for using the software has been installed automatically. 3. Restart your computer following the installation to complete the process. Connecting to the computer First ensure that the software has been installed as described on page Connect the USB lead to a free USB port on your computer. 2. Once the connection has been established, the LED display of the Graphic Tablet will flash. 9

12 Operation The digitizing tablet functions will be available to you as soon as it has been connected successfully to the computer. Now you can start programmes such as Free Notes, Office Ink or any other common graphics software such as Windows Paint to start working with the digitizing tablet. By moving the digital pen, you can move the mouse cursor. The recognition area is displayed proportionally to the screen. Once the pen is in the recognition area, the LED lights up and stays lit. Changing the Tip Removing the tip 1. Use the tweezers supplied to pull the tip out of the pen. Inserting the tip Once the tip has been removed, you can insert a new one. 1. Carefully slide the new tip into the pen until it locks into place. Note: When changing tips, use as little force as possible so as not to damage the tip or the pen. Make sure there is enough space for the tip's spring action; otherwise it could be damaged. 10

13 Customer service Troubleshooting The device is not recognized and/or is not activated. Have you connected the cables according to the instruction manual? Check your cable connections Did you restart your computer following the installation? The device does not respond to the pen. Make sure that the battery has been inserted properly. Check the power level of the battery. Disconnect from the PC and reconnect the device again. If possible, use a different USB port. The writing on the tablet changes or disappears in some areas completely. Change the pressure/speed with which you write. Change the angle of the pen to the surface of the device. The writing is severely distorted, sluggish or not visible at all. If you have not used the device for an extended period of time, check the power level of the batteries. Is Further Assistance Necessary? If the suggestions listed above are not enough to resolve the problem, then contact us. The following information will help us to help you resolve your problem: Configuration of the computer Any additional peripherals you may have connected Any messages that appear on the Graphic Tablet display Any Windows programs that were being used when the problem arose Solutions you have tried to resolve the problem If you have a customer code, please have it ready before you call. 11

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