Interlink electronics RemotePoint VP4300 User manual

Brand: Interlink electronics

Model: RemotePoint VP4300

Category: Wireless presenters

Type: User manual

RemotePoint Presenter is protected by US patents 5,296,837; 5,302,936; 5,659,334; plus other

US and foreign patents and patents pending.

RemotePoint Presenter, the logo, ClickTrigger, the six dot logo and Interlink

Electronics are registered trademarks of Interlink Electronics, Inc. All other

trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

RemotePoint Presenter User’s Guide

Rev. B

Table of Contents

1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

About RemotePoint Presenter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

About the RemotePoint Presenter Software . . . . . . 5

Included in the Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

2. Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Installing the RemotePoint Presenter Software . . . . 6

Installing Batteries in the

RemotePoint Presenter Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Connecting the USB Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Programming the Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

3. Using RemotePoint Presenter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Using RemotePoint Presenter for a

PowerPoint Presentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Starting the RemotePoint Presenter Software . . . . 10

Using RemotePoint Presenter as a

Presentation Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Clearing a Presentation Tool from the Screen . . . . 12

Operating Distances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Transporting RemotePoint Presenter . . . . . . . . . . . 13

4. Customizing RemotePoint Presenter . . . . . . . . . 14

Changing All Buttons to a Preset Profile . . . . . . . 14

Changing Individual Button Functions . . . . . . . . . 15

Description of Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Changing Button Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Working with Toolbars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Changing Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Using Hotspots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Using Other Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Saving a Custom Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

5. Using the 32-MB USB Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

6. Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

No Mouse Cursor Motion in Windows . . . . . . . . 35

Operating Distance Is Reduced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

A. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

B. Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

FCC Certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

RemotePoint Presenter Software

License Agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Table of Contents

continued

Introduction

USER’S GUIDE

RemotePoint Presenter is a complete wireless

presentation system.

The wireless presentation remote features a laser pointer,

a thumb maneuvered mouse, programmable slide

controls, and the patented ClickTrigger. RemotePoint

Presenter includes a 32-MB storage drive and receiver for

presentation storage and 100 foot RF wireless range. A

complete software package with programmable slide

effects is also included.

This wireless presentation system is the ideal solution for

presentations, training, and interactive multimedia.

The RemotePoint Presenter software lets you control and

customize the functions of RemotePoint Presenter. It

includes 95 different tools with hundreds of

configurations for enhancing PowerPoint presentations.

The RemotePoint Presenter box contains:

• RemotePoint® Presenter

Remote

• 32MB USB Drive/Receiver

• Presentation Software CD

• Carrying Case

• Two AAA Batteries

• Quick Start Guide

About

RemotePoint

Presenter

About the

RemotePoint

Presenter

Software

Included in the

Box

Installation

• Windows 98, Me, 2000 or XP

• Available USB port

• 6 MB of available hard disk space

Note: Win98 systems must have software loaded to

ensure trouble free operation

1. Insert the RemotePoint Presenter CD into the CD-

ROM drive.

2. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Note: If the setup wizard does not appear, double-click

My Computer, double-click the icon for your CD-

ROM drive, and then double-click Setup.exe.

1. Remove the battery cover on the underside of the

RemotePoint Presenter Remote.

2. Insert the two AAA batteries in the compartment.

Ensure that the batteries are in the correct

orientation as indicated by the positive (+) and

negative (–) markings.

3. Replace the battery cover.

System

Requirements

Installing the

RemotePoint

Presenter

Software

Installing

Batteries in the

RemotePoint

Presenter Remote

REMOTEPOINT PRESENTER

1. Remove the protective cap from the USB Receiver.

2. Flip up the antenna.

3. Insert the receiver into an available USB port on

your computer.

4. The slowly flashing green light indicates that the

receiver is working.

A standard USB extension cable can be used if your

computer has USB ports that are located close together.

These may be obtained at retail computer stores, or are

complimentary with purchase through

[email protected].

Because RemotePoint Presenter uses radio waves, the

receiver can be placed anywhere. You do not need to

place it where you have a line-of-sight connection with

the RemotePoint Presenter Remote.

Note: Shortly after you connect the receiver, Windows

might display the Add New Hardware wizard. If

required, click Next a few times to get through the

wizard. Some Windows 98 computers require that

you insert your Windows 98 installation disk. If

you do not have this available, an alternative

solution is provided on your RemotePoint

Presenter CD in a file titled Win98.pdf.

USER’S GUIDE

Connecting the

USB Receiver

REMOTEPOINT PRESENTER

The RemotePoint Presenter Remote shares a unique

address with the receiver. This address is automatically

programmed into your receiver the first time you use it.

You should not have to reprogram it unless you have

trouble with the communication between the

RemotePoint Presenter Remote and the receiver.

To program the receiver:

1. Plug the receiver into a USB port and wait for the

green light on the receiver to blink slowly.

2. On the RemotePoint Presenter Remote, press the

laser button and shine the laser beam on the

receiver’s starburst icon for about five seconds.

3. When the green light glows steadily the receiver is

programmed to the unique address of the

RemotePoint Presenter Remote. After address is

established, the LED will return to blinking green.

Programming the

Receiver

Using RemotePoint Presenter

USER’S GUIDE

programmable buttons in addition to the laser pointer

button and the ClickTrigger on the back.

With no software loaded, RemotePoint Presenter is ready

to help you present a PowerPoint slideshow.

To use the RemotePoint Presenter as a mouse:

1. Using your thumb, apply side pressure to the mouse

pointer in the direction you want the mouse cursor to

move.

2. Using your index finger, click the mouse by pressing

the ClickTrigger on the back of the RemotePoint

Presenter Remote.

Using RemotePoint

Presenter for a

PowerPoint

Presentation

ClickTrigger (on bottom)

Mouse pointer

REMOTEPOINT PRESENTER

The other RemotePoint Presenter Remote buttons work

as follows:

Illuminates the red laser pointer on the front of the

RemotePoint Presenter Remote. It is typically used

as a pointer during presentations. The laser beam

emits for the duration that you press the button, up to a

maximum of 60 seconds. The range of the beam is in

excess of 100 feet.

Moves to the previous slide in a PowerPoint

slide show, or moves to the previous page in

other applications.

Moves to the next slide in a PowerPoint slide

show, or moves to the next page in other

applications.

Alternately blanks the screen or restores the

current slide in a PowerPoint slide show.

Use this when you want to direct the audience’s attention

away from the screen or to begin or end a slide show.

Launches a PowerPoint slideshow when

PowerPoint is active. F5 keystroke in other programs.

The RemotePoint Presenter software allows you to

customize the buttons on RemotePoint Presenter. Built-in

profiles for several common applications are provided,

and you can create your own profiles if the built-in

profiles don’t fit your needs. For information about

customizing the button functions, see Customizing

RemotePoint Presenter on page 14.

To start the RemotePoint Presenter software:

• Double-click the RemotePoint Presenter icon in the

notification area (also known as the system tray) at

the lower right corner of the screen.

Note: If the RemotePoint Presenter icon does not appear in

the notification area, start the program by clicking

Start, pointing to Programs, Interlink

Starting the

RemotePoint

Presenter

Software

USER’S GUIDE

Electronics, RemotePoint Presenter, and clicking

Presenter.

With the RemotePoint Presenter software running, the

RemotePoint Presenter becomes a full-featured

presentation remote control. With a single click, you can

change to a different profile, which is a collection of

button assignments.

To use RemotePoint Presenter as a presentation

remote control:

1. Start the RemotePoint Presenter software as

described in Starting the RemotePoint Presenter

Profiles: Lists preset

and personal profiles;

the current profile is

shown in bold.

These icons show the

current button

assignments.

Tool palette: These

tools can be assigned

to any button; simply

drag to a button.

Using

RemotePoint

Presenter as a

Presentation

Remote Control

REMOTEPOINT PRESENTER

Software, on page 10. The RemotePoint Presenter

software displays the current button assignments.

2. You can choose a different profile by clicking it in

the list of profiles. The button assignments for the

selected profile are loaded into the RemotePoint

Presenter Remote.

3. Press any of the buttons on the top of the

RemotePoint Presenter Remote. As soon as you

press one of these buttons, the RemotePoint

Presenter software minimizes to an icon in the

notification area. The RemotePoint Presenter

Remote is ready to use.

Several of the RemotePoint Presenter tools display things

on the screen. For example, the analog clock, digital

clock and countdown timer all display clocks in one form

or another. You can clear these from the screen by

pressing a second time the button you pressed to display

the item, or by pressing Escape on your keyboard.

Toolbars are cleared from the screen by clicking the close

button on the toolbar, or by selecting another tool button

on the Remote unit. If the Keep Cursor On Toolbar option

isn’t checked, then simply moving the mouse off the

toolbar will make it disappear.

The RemotePoint Presenter Remote is designed to

operate at distances up to 100 feet from the receiver.

However, the maximum distance can vary depending on

the environment where the device is operated. Radio

frequency (RF) interference from another source can

reduce the capabilities of RemotePoint Presenter.

Clearing a

Presentation Tool

from the Screen

Operating

Distances

USER’S GUIDE

Transporting

RemotePoint

Presenter

Low batteries in the RemotePoint Presenter Remote may

also reduce the operating distance. Always ensure that

you have replacement batteries available.

When transporting the RemotePoint Presenter Remote,

always remove the batteries from the unit. Although the

transmitter automatically goes into a low power “sleep”

mode after a period of non-operational use, we

recommend that you remove the batteries to avoid battery

drain caused by accidental button activation during

transportation.

The carrying case provides protection for the

RemotePoint Presenter during transportation and storage.

REMOTEPOINT PRESENTER

With the RemotePoint Presenter software, you can

customize RemotePoint Presenter for your own needs.

You can:

• Assign tools and toolbars to buttons on the

RemotePoint Presenter Remote

• Change the properties of the tool assigned to a button

(that is, change the effects produced by the tool)

• Choose tools from preset profiles

• Create and save your own profiles

• Customize how RemotePoint Presenter operates

To perform any of these functions, start the RemotePoint

Presenter software, as described in Starting the

RemotePoint Presenter Software on page 10.

A profile is a collection of button assignments. The four

programmable buttons on the RemotePoint Presenter

Remote can be set to any of the preset profiles, or to any

custom profile you have created and saved.

When you choose a profile, the button assignments in that

profile are applied to the programmable buttons on the

RemotePoint Presenter Remote.

Customizing

RemotePoint Presenter

Changing All

Buttons to a

Preset Profile

USER’S GUIDE

The preset profiles and their button assignments are:

To change to a different profile:

1. Open the RemotePoint Presenter software.

2. Click the profile in the list on the left side of the

window.

You can change the tool assigned to any button (for

example, from a Zoom tool to a Clock).

To assign a tool to a button using drag-and-drop:

1. Open the RemotePoint Presenter software.

Changing

Individual Button

Functions

Profile

Business Page Up Page Down Black Screen F5 Keystroke

Presentation

Educational Page Up Geometric Black Screen Countdown

Presentation Pointer – Timer

Right Arrow

Internet Browser – Back Right Click Browser – Activate

Browsing Page Down Browser

Keynote Page Up Page Down Black Screen F5 Keystroke

Speech

Lecture Page Up Geometric Black Screen Ticker Tape

Pointer –

Right Arrow

Standard Left Click Right Click Display Wheel –

Mouse Configurations Autofocus

Training Page Up Geometric Highlighter Zoom

Session Pointer –

Right Arrow

Factory Page Up Page Down Black Screen Start Slideshow

Default

REMOTEPOINT PRESENTER

Presentation

Tools

Clear Removes any marks or “ink” on the

Screen screen which you previously stamped,

using the pens, highlighter, or clip art

image

Digital Displays a digital clock on the

Clock screen.

You can change the appearance and

location of the clock.

2. Find the tool you want to use in the tool palette at

the bottom of the window.

3. Drag the tool to the button to which you want to

assign it.

Note: You can drag a tool from another button as well as

from the tool palette.

To assign a tool to a button using menus:

1. Open the RemotePoint Presenter software.

2. Click the button you want to change.

3. From the context menu select Replace Tool.

4. From the pop-out menus, select a tool.

These are the functions of the various tools that you can

assign to buttons on the RemotePoint Presenter Remote.

Description of

Tools

USER’S GUIDE

Countdown Displays a countdown timer on

Timer the screen.

You can enter the number of seconds to

count down, from 1 to 999. This number

automatically translates into

Hours:Minutes:Seconds.

Analog Displays an analog clock on the

Clock screen.

You can change the appearance of the

clock face.

Display Displays a preselected graphic image

Image from your computer disk.

You can select the image file and choose

how it appears.

Hide and The Reveal tool covers the screen with

Reveal a solid color. Reveal the screen by moving

the mouse across it in the direction of the

reveal.

You can change the reveal style and

direction.

Clipart Toggles the mouse cursor between a

Pointer clip art image you select and a normal

mouse cursor.

Click the mouse to leave a copy of the

image on the screen.

You can change the size and shape of the

image by dragging it. Hold the shift key to

maintain its aspect ratio.

The clip art can be selected from a palette

of different shapes.

REMOTEPOINT PRESENTER

Geometric Toggles the mouse cursor between a

Pointer pointer you select and a normal mouse

cursor.

Click the mouse to leave a copy of the

pointer on the screen.

You can change the size and shape of the

pointer by dragging it. Hold the shift key to

maintain its aspect ratio.

You can change the shape, color, and

style of the pointer.

Spotlight Dims the screen except the part that is “in

the spotlight.”

You can vary the size and shape of the

spotlight by dragging it. Hold the shift key

to maintain its aspect ratio.

You can change the type and shape of the

spotlight.

Subliminal Displays a message for a short period of

Message time.

You can change the text and the font as

well as the position, background, and the

length of time it is displayed.

Ticker Tape Displays a horizontally scrolling message

on the screen.

The message, appearance and location

can be changed.

USER’S GUIDE

Zoom Magnifies a portion of the screen.

When Zoom Window is selected, press

the Zoom tool button, and then drag to

define the area you want to enlarge.

When one of the Auto Zoom options are

selected, click to enlarge the area around

the mouse cursor.

When Activate AutoZoom immediately is

selected, the area around the mouse

cursor is enlarged when you press the

Zoom tool button.

With Pan Enabled, you can drag to move

the enlarged area around the screen.

Proportional to Screen constrains your

selection to the height/width ratio of your

display.

Laser Toggles the mouse cursor between a

virtual laser pointer and a normal mouse

cursor.

You can change the size of the virtual

laser pointer by dragging.

Remember that the virtual laser is

activated by the button to which you

assign this tool, and not by the laser

pointer button on the Remote unit.

Note: The virtual laser pointer is useful

when giving presentations with rear

projection systems.

REMOTEPOINT PRESENTER

Text Stamp Toggles the mouse cursor between a

large letter “T” and a normal mouse

cursor.

Click to leave a copy of the text you enter

in the Properties dialog on the screen, or

type to enter different text.

You can change the text and the font.

PowerPoint Tools

Powerpen Toggles the mouse cursor between a pen

and a normal mouse cursor.

Drag the pen to mark.

The marks you make become annotations

in the PowerPoint presentation.

You can change the color, width, and

appearance of the pen.

Powerpointer Toggles the mouse cursor between a

pointer you select and a normal mouse

cursor.

Click to leave a copy of the pointer on the

screen.

The pointer becomes an annotation in the

PowerPoint presentation.

You can change the size and shape of the

image by dragging it. Hold the shift key to

maintain its aspect ratio.

You can change the shape, color, and

style of the pointer.

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