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ViewPlus IVEO Touchpad Manual
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Table of Contents


I.   Introduction

A.  IVEO Touchpad Setup Instructions

B.  Preface

C.  FCC Compliance Statement

D.  Safety Instructions

II.   Installation

A.  Installing the Touchpad Hardware

III.   Calibration

A.  Introduction

B.  Creating Initial Setup Pattern for IVEO Touchpad

C.  Creating a US Map for Calibrating the On-screen Image to the Printed Image

IV.   Warranty Information

A.  Warranty









I. Introduction

A.   IVEO Touchpad Setup Instructions

If you have not already setup your touchpad please refer to the IVEO Touchpad Setup Instructions.   


B.   Preface

Congratulations on owning a ViewPlus IVEO Touchpad! The IVEO technology adds touch and audio access to visual information, builds accessible features into mainstream computer files and print materials, enhances information that is strictly visual to include sound and touch feedback, and makes written materials more engaging and interactive.
 
The IVEO Touchpad is a touch-sensitive pad for examining Tiger tactile printouts with IVEO Viewer or for both viewing and editing with IVEO Creator.
 
Keep up to date by checking the ViewPlus Technologies, Inc. web site at:
http://www.ViewPlus.com
 
 
 
Model Number VPTT1200-00
OWNER'S Manual



C.   FCC Compliance Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Declaration of Conformity
 
 

 
Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 89/336/EEC
(as amended by 92/31/EEC and by Article 5 of 93/68/EEC)
 
EN55022:1998+A1(2001)             
Emissions series
EN55024:1998+A1(2001)             
Immunity characteristics
EN61000-4-2:1995+A1(1998+A2(2001)
Electrostatic discharge
EN61000-4-3:2002
Radiated susceptibility
EN61000-4-:1995+A1(2001)+A2(2001) 
Electrical fast transient/burst
EN61000-4-6:1996 +A1(2001)
Conducted immunity

 
Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC
(as amended by Article 13 of 93/68/EEC)
 
EN60950-1:2001           First Edition

 


D.   Safety Instructions

The IVEO Touchpad is a sensitive electronic device.  Do not disassemble the Touchpad.  Doing so will void the warranty.
  • Wipe off dirt, sand, or fingerprints on the touch screen of the IVEO Touchpad with a soft, lint-free cloth. Follow these instructions for cleaning:
    • Typically, isopropyl alcohol and a water solution of 50:50 is the best cleaning agent for your Touchpad.  You can also use straight isopropyl alcohol.  Be sure to follow solvent manufacturer's precautions and directions for use when using any solvents. 
    • It is important to avoid using any caustic chemicals on the Touchpad.  Do not use any vinegar based solutions.
    • Always dampen the cloth first and then clean the screen.  Be sure to spray the cleaning liquid onto the cloth, not the screen, so that drips do not seep inside the frame.
    • Apply the cleaner with a soft, lint-free cloth.  Avoid using gritty cloths.
    • Always handle the Touchpad with care.  Do not pull on or stress cables. 
  • Keep the IVEO Touchpad dry and do not immerse it in liquid.  Do not allow liquid or any type of metallic object (such as glitter) to spill inside the frame (which contains sensitive electronic parts).  If liquid or metallic objects are spilled into the frame, shut down the computer and disconnect the IVEO Touchpad from the computer immediately.
  • Do not expose the IVEO Touchpad to excessive heat or cold.  Avoid hot environments, such as the interior of a car, radiator vents, etc.  Try to avoid exposure to direct sunlight. 
  • Do not set heavy objects on the IVEO Touchpad. 
  • Keep the IVEO Touchpad flat: do not twist or bend it. 
  • Use caution opening and closing the paper clamp.  
 





II. Installation

A.   Installing the Touchpad Hardware

Remove your IVEO Touchpad from the box. It is packaged in a plastic bag which is taped closed on one end. Lift the tape to open the bag and remove the Touchpad from the bag. Included with your Touchpad is a USB cable in a smaller, resealable bag. Remove the cable from that bag. Plug the square end of the cable into the Touchpad and the rectangular end of the cable into a USB port on your computer.
 
The IVEO Touchpad is oriented landscape. Place the Touchpad on a level, flat surface like a desk, or on your lap. The side with the clamp should be on the left and the USB plug should be at the back of the Touchpad, away from you.
 





III. Calibration

A.   Introduction

When the IVEO Viewer or Creator is to be used with the IVEO Touchpad it is necessary to initialize the touchpad with setup and calibration steps.  The touchpad needs to be set up to work with your particular monitor and will not need to be initialized again unless the computer, video card, or monitor is changed.  In addition the IVEO software needs to be calibrated so that its screen image is placed properly with respect to the touchpad.  These setup and calibration steps are very important.  If not done properly the touchpad will not work properly with IVEO software.  This procedure is described in the [IVEO Touchpad Setup Instructions].


B.   Creating Initial Setup Pattern for IVEO Touchpad

If the initial setup pattern shipped with the Touchpad is lost, you can create another by using the “Print Initial IVEO Touchpad Pattern” item in the Viewer or Creator menu to emboss the setup pattern for the touchpad.  Then make sure that the setup pattern is mounted on the Touchpad. The correct positioning for the callibration page has the Braille label under the clamp which should be on the user's left. The page should be placed on the pad so that before the paper is clamped, the upper left hand corner of the page is as far up and to the left as it will go. The pattern has a large frame with a single dot in the lower left corner, a double dot in the top right corner, and three dots in the upper left corner.   Press the single dot in the lower left corner of the calibration page. The tone means that the computer has understood your input for that point, but you should keep your finger on the dot for about three seconds. Next, do the same press and hold process on the double dot in the upper right-hand corner, then for the triple dot in the upper left corner. A window should now pop up to tell you that the setup is finished. Click "OK".  Once the touchpad has been set up, it should never need it again on that computer.


C.   Creating a US Map for Calibrating the On-screen Image to the Printed Image

You may use a standard calibration pattern (Note, not the setup pattern) created by selecting the "Print Calibration Pattern" item in the Touchpad menu.  However it is usually more convenient to use a standard SVG image, such as the US map.  To print the US map, go to the '‘File'' menu and choose  '‘Open''.  In the Open File dialog box, choose the "'maps" folder in the '‘samples'' folder included with all IVEO Viewer and Creator installations in the C:Program FilesViewPlus directory. In the '‘Maps'' folder, open usa_map.svg.

You should hear  "‘Document loaded"' when the file is open and ready to use. Now you need to emboss the file you opened. The program is set to print by default on 8.5 x 11 inch single sheet or tractor feed paper. If your embosser is capable, you may use larger paper, but there will be a large amount of blank space on the page. A4 paper may be used as well without any change in the file or page setup. Make sure that the desired paper is loaded into your embosser.  Press CTRL-p or selected the "print" item from the "File" menu.  If a ViewPlus embosser is not your default printer, arrow down to select a ViewPlus embosser, and then press ENTER.

Remove the page from your embosser. If you used tractor feed paper, remove the tractor strips. Place it landscape on the Touchpad in front of you with the tactile bar code (three small dots arranged in the linear boxes) at the top. Lift the clamp on the left up from the surface of the Touchpad screen and slide the wide left margin of your paper underneath. Slide the paper away from you so that it is placed in the upper left hand corner of the Touchpad and lower the clamp back down.  The Braille index and file title will be under the clamp.

Your IVEO Touchpad and Viewer or Creator should now be calibrated. You can check the calibration of the on-screen image to the printed image by touching places very close to the borders of states on the US map you used during calibration. Oklahoma is a good state to try this on because it is bordered all around by other states. Inside Oklahoma, touch very close to the borders. The program should still say 'Oklahoma' when you do this. If it says the name of a neighboring state, the calibration is off. Follow the steps to calibrate the on-screen image to the printed image again.
 
For technical support questions:
  • Contact your ViewPlus Dealer/Sales representative.
  • If you purchased directly from ViewPlus contact support via e-mail to support@viewplus.com





IV. Warranty Information

A.   Warranty

The IVEO Touchpad has a one year warranty on parts.  The full warranty information was shipped with your ViewPlus IVEO.  In order to get service and technical support, it is necessary to completely fill out and return the warranty form.  You will be asked for the serial number of your ViewPlus IVEO Touchpad when you call for support. 
 
There are several ways to register the warranty
  • To register by mail, complete the warranty form, cut it out, and mail it to ViewPlus Technologies.
  • To register by fax, complete the form and fax it to ViewPlus Technologies at (541) 738-6505.
  • To register online, access our web site at http://www.ViewPlus.com