Motion Computing AB52242, LE1600TC manual Pen Usage, Helpful Hints for Using Pen and Ink

Chapter 1 Getting Started with Your Tablet Client

Pen Usage

Think of the pen as your mouse; review the following pen information about tapping the pen and the using the function button.

•Tap — Firmly tap the pen on the Tablet Client display, without pressing the function button on the pen; a tap equals a mouse left-click

•Double-tap — Tap the pen twice on the display, without pressing the function button on the pen

•Right-click — Press the function button on the pen and tap the pen on the display (equals a mouse right-click)

•Tap and drag — Tap and drag the pen on the display

•Select/Highlight — Tap on the item on the display to activate the func- tion: to select a line of text, tap, hold down the button, and drag the pen across the text to highlight it

NOTE: For best results, we recommend that you calibrate your pen before using it for the first time. For information about this and other pen procedures, refer to “Calibrating Your Digitizer Pen” on page 20.

For information about the ritePen software application, refer to “ritePen Software Application” on page 20. The ritePen feature is a handwriting recognition application that is included with the Tablet Client.

Helpful Hints for Using Pen and Ink

Here are some additional hints about working with the digital pen. For more information about the pen and Tablet Client settings refer to “Configuring Tablet and Pen Settings” on page 19.

•When you write with the pen, you can rest your hand or arm anywhere without disturbing any open programs or damaging the display.

•Watch the cursor instead of the pen tip when you write. The cursor is a guide for your pen movements. If it does not align with the pen tip, you should recalibrate the pen.

•Practice writing and learn how firmly and where to tap on the Tablet Cli- ent display. You need these skills for activating programs, menus, or other Tablet Client functions.

•The pen can be held like any other writing tool. Learn how to hold it and when and how to press the function button on the pen, which activates right-click options (such as pop-up menus). You can also activate the right-click options by pressing and holding the pen tip on the surface of the display.

•Change pen tips every 90 days in a clean environment. Change pen tips every 30 days if you use the pen in an environment with airborne or sur- face debris (sand, dust, etc.) or if you drop it on a rough surface. Any of these or similar situations could damage the pen tip or embed debris in it. You may not notice the damage or debris until it is too late. Damaged pen tips could scratch the display.

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