Point-It! Wireless User Manual
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1. Furthermore when you select a Dwell time a set of buttons representing Left click Left Drag and Right click appear in the left hand side of the TypeMatic window These allow you to generate mouse clicks in other applications by keeping the mouse pointer still for the dwell time over the control you want to click Lett Click Click a Left Dbl LeftDb1 Click 7 Left Teno J Right Click First select the mouse click you want to generate by keeping the mouse pointer still over the button representing the desired mouse click After the button is selected down position move the mouse pointer over the control you want to click in the other application and keep it still for the dwell time Using the Sentence Bar The Sentence Bar feature allows a user you to pre prepare a sentence or word before sending it to the active application To activate the sentence bar Right Click on any cell in the grid and click on Sentence Bar in the pop up menu The Sentence bar will appear at the top of the TypeMatic window Type Matic Special key also activates the sentence bar Unique Perspectives www click2go ie Page 17 of 30 User Manual Point tt Jan 2005 wireless When you have finished typing your word or sentence click on the Enter cell 4 to send the text in the sentence bar to the active application To de activate the sentence bar Right Click on any cell in the Grid and click on Sentence Bar in the pop up menu The Se2. Star switch or equivalent a special version of the unit is available This unit has a 6 pin mini DIN switch input socket and no joystick This enables a user to have wireless control of a computer mouse from any 5 switch device Interfacing to communication aids and environmental controls optional The Point It Wireless can be interfaced to any device that can already be controlled by one or more switches The joystick movements simply replace the action of pressing switches This enables a user to have integrated control over both their computer mouse and an external device such as a communication aid or environmental control from the same joystick If the external device presents a grid of options to the user such as a symbol based communication aid then forward back and left right movements can be used to highlight an individual cell in the grid whilst pressing the left button will select and activate the cell Switching between devices is achieved by one of three methods By pressing and holding the left switch for 4 seconds or by flicking the joystick backwards or by pressing the right switch refer to text later in this manual Interface cables are available for popular environmental control and communication aid devices USB Mouse Emulator The Point It Wireless is supplied with a mouse emulator This plugs into the USB port of your computer When the Point It Wireless is positioned close to the emulator an invisible link
3. WordPrediction UpdateFile CellColor FontColor Key Caption HelpText Unique Perspectives Point tt wireless Jan 2005 You can have any number of grids with TypeMatic Click the FileSave button to save the current Grid or click the FileOpen button to open another The color of the background The bevel style of cells in the grid Can be set to none Inset or Raised The width of a cell bevel Can be set between 1 and 8 The gap between cells Can be set between 0 and 8 The size of the cells in the grid Can be set to 16x16 32x32 or 64x64 The font used throughout the grid The start up position of the grid on the screen The size of the grid The smallest size is 4x4 cells the largest is 8x10 cells The color used to highlight cells Specifies whether or not the abbreviation feature is enabled The abbreviation list is stored in the file shorthand txt in the application directory You can edit it to add more abbreviations using notepad The type of word prediction used Can be set to none current word or current plus next word When set to none the word prediction column is hidden Specifies how the word prediction file typematic dic is updated with the words written and chosen by a user Can be set to Always Never or Prompt If set to prompt the user is asked whether or not they wish to save any new words when they quit the program The color of a cell If the cell is transpar
4. sentences the more TypeMatic will learn to predict the next word in the sentence TypeMatic s abbreviation file shorthand txt contains a list of abbreviations Initially it contains only one abbreviation hau Type hau then enter 3 and watch How are you appear in your document You can edit shorthand txt located in the application directory and create your own abbreviations Be careful to only use character groupings which do not constitute a word in themselves To quit the program right click on the window and choose Exit from the Pop Up menu If the UpdateFile property is set to Prompt you will be asked whether or not you want to save any new words you have written Choose Yes or No as required Setting the Dwell time For users who are unable to use Left or Right click buttons a Dwell feature is provided whereby a cell is automatically selected by keeping the mouse pointer still for a certain length of time over the desired cell This time is called the dwell time and can be set between 1 and 5 seconds Right click on any cell in the grid and select Dwell time from the PopUp menu Unique Perspectives www click2go ie Page 16 of 30 User Manual Point 4t Jan 2005 wireless Now when you position the mouse pointer over a cell and keep it still for dwell time the contents of the cell will be typed into the active application i e the cell is automatically selected without having to make a click
5. Switch Outputs to external device Switch Inputs from 5 switch device Charger socket underneath unit Left button input Right button input Switch Outputs amp Interfacing to other devices To connect the Joystick to an external device such as a communication aid or environmental control device five solid state relay contacts are provided on a 6 pin Mini DIN connector These contacts reflect the state of the joystick position and the Left Button when external access mode has been selected by the user Unique Perspectives www click2go ie Page 24 of 30 User Manual Point it Jan 2005 wireless 6 pin Mini DIN Connector Pin Signal 2 Joystick Left 3 Joystick Right Joystick Down 5 Joystick Up Joystick Up Yt Ee e relays are current rated to 250ma e contacts are isolated from wheelchair electronics The interface to the external device will depend upon the number of switch inputs and connector type available on the external device Several different interface options are described below Devices with a 9 pin D switch input If the external device is capable of being controlled by a five switch device such as a TASH mini joystick wafer pad or star switch then the device will have a 9 pin D switch input With a 6 pin Mini DIN to 9 pin D cable the Genie joystick can be connected to such devices and operated in exactly the same way as if the five switch device were connected to it The pin
6. Windows Start menu and continue with step 3 otherwise jump to step 5 3 Type d setup exe if your CD ROM drive is not drive D type the appropriate letter instead 4 Choose OK 5 Follow the instructions on the screen Running the Program Run TypeMatic by choosing Programs from the Start menu and clicking on the a TypeMatic icon When you run TypeMatic for the first time the following default Grid is presented Type Matic Now launch a word processing program such as WordPad and open a new document To type position the mouse pointer over the desired character and click The character should appear in your new document Unique Perspectives www click2go ie Page 15 of 30 User Manual Point tt Jan 2005 wireless Typematic s word prediction displays a list of words beginning with the characters you have typed In the example below the h character has been typed Type Matic 1 have a bcdefg i 2how k Imnopq m 3 had uvwxy z j t h r Ss re Word predictions for word beginning with h To choose one of the predictions simply click on it and watch it appear in your word document As you type TypeMatic will remember any new words you create When you type a space TypeMatic tries to predict the next word in the sentence you are typing Because this prediction is based on previous sentences you have written this prediction will not begin right away The more you repeat certain
7. on or plugged into the mains unattended or overnight No connector pins should be touched as contamination or damage due to electrostatic discharge may result Point It Wireless is not designed to resist water penetration If a spillage occurs remove the battery disconnect all cables and consult your service agent Any spillage over the Point It Wireless should be wiped dry without delay The Point It Wireless may not be used outdoors Most electronic equipment is influenced by Radio Frequency Interference RFI Caution should be exercised with regard to the use of portable communications equipment in the area around such equipment While the manufacturer has made every effort to ensure that RFI does not cause problems very strong signals could still cause a problem Report any malfunctions immediately to your Service Agent Unique Perspectives www click2go ie Page 28 of 30 User Manual Point tt Jan 2005 wireless 9 Warranty All equipment supplied by Unique Perspectives Ltd is warranted by the company to be free from faulty materials or workmanship If any defect is found within the warranty period of 12 months the company will repair the equipment or at its discretion replace the equipment without charge for materials and labor The warranty is subject to the conditions that the equipment e Has been used solely in accordance with this manual e Has not been subjected to misuse or accident or been modified or repair
8. the external device In this case a left drag lock function can still be achieved by pressing the left button Operating an external device Optional The Point It Wireless can be interfaced to any external device that can already be controlled by one or more switches The joystick movements simply replace the action of pressing switches This enables a user to have integrated control over both their computer mouse and an external device such as a communication aid or environmental control from the same joystick The Point lt is shown interfaced to a GEWA environmental control in the picture opposite If the external device presents a grid of options to the user such as a symbol based communication aid then forward back and left right movements can be used to highlight an individual cell in the grid whilst pressing the left button will select and activate the cell Standard Modes 1 4 To switch from mouse control to controlling an external device 1 With the exception of mode 4 press and hold the left button for four seconds whilst not moving the joystick until the unit beeps The joystick will switch to controlling the external device In mode 4 press the right button The unit will beep and the joystick will switch to controlling the external device Unique Perspectives www click2go ie Page 11 of 30 User Manual Point tt Jan 2005 wireless 2 Use left right and up down deflections to highlight cells on the ext
9. User Manual Point lt Jan 2005 wireless Point it wireless Wireless USB Compatible Pointing Device Type Matic On Screen Keyboard software Features e Acompact Wireless USB compatible joystick which gives accurate proportional control of the windows mouse pointer e 6pin mini DIN input connector for connecting 5 switch input devices such as a TASH mini joystick or Star switch Optional e 6pin mini DIN output connector for interfacing to an environmental control or communication aid Optional e Supports standard mouse button functions plus DoubleClick DragLock and MouseSpeed e 3 5mm jack sockets for connection of external switches for left right button control e Different knob options available Standard unit has a switch on top for left button activation e Can be located close to a user or fitted to standard mounting systems e Internal NiMH rechargeable battery e On Screen keyboard with word prediction is included Important Notes 1 Read this manual carefully before installing or operating your Point It Wireless 2 Due to continuos product improvement Unique Perspectives reserves the right to update this Manual This Manual supersedes all previous issues which must not continue to be used 3 Any attempt to gain access to or in any way abuse the electronic components of the Point It Wireless renders the manufacturer s warranty void and the Manufacturer free from liability Unique Perspectives www click2g
10. come fully charged after 10hours NOTE It is not possible to use the Point lt Wireless when it is on charge plugging in the charger turns the Point It Wireless off Replacing the rechargeable battery With normal use the battery should never need to be changed and is rated for 800 charge cycles However if the battery becomes faulty or fails to retain its charge it may need to be replaced contact your supplier for the correct type 1 Remove the 2 plastic screw caps at the front of the Point It Wireless with the flat end of the screw driver supplied or with a finger nail or pin note the back of the unit is the connector panel the front has a shiny black surface 2 Remove the 2 screws and gently remove the InfraRed module taking a care not to put any strain on the cable linking the module to the Bsa internal circuit board Under no condition should you attempt to disconnect it 3 Slid the battery into the unit with the battery connections facing outwards and then press the battery clip into position 4 Confirm that the unit is working by pressing the left button The unit should beep 5 Finally put the InfraRed module back into position taking care not to get any wires caught in the casing and replace the screws and screw caps Testing Power On check sequence Make sure your computer is off Connect the mouse emulator to the USB port of your computer Switch on your computer When Windows is running confir
11. e all mouse button actions can be selected without ever pressing a button This is achieved by flicking the joystick in a particular direction to generate the desired mouse button function This mode is a good solution for a person who can only move the joystick e To move the mouse pointer up the screen deflect the joystick knob forward e To move the mouse pointer down the screen deflect the joystick knob back e To move the mouse pointer to the left deflect the joystick knob to the left Unique Perspectives www click2go ie Page 10 of 30 User Manual Point tt Jan 2005 wireless To move the mouse pointer to the right deflect the joystick knob to the right To generate a left click flick the joystick to the left To generate a right click flick the joystick to the right To generate a left double click flick the joystick forward To generate a left drag lock flick the joystick backward See note 2 below Note 1 When you move the joystick there will be a short delay before the mouse pointer begins to move on the screen This is because the Point It is trying to determine if you are making a flick of the joystick or whether you really want to move the mouse pointer It you do make a flick the Point It will beep and then generate the chosen mouse button function see list above Note 2 If your Point It is fitted with the external device option then the backwards flick is used to switch between operating the mouse and operating
12. ectives www click2go ie Page 21 of 30 User Manual Point it Jan 2005 wireless Editing the Dictionary Included with the TypeMatic installation is a utility program called MakeDictionary exe which can be found in the program directory This program allows you to edit the dictionary or create a new one from a text file TypeM atic Dictionary Editor Open Text File Open Dictionary File abbreviation Make Text File ability bl ey Make Dictionary above abuse accelerate accept access accessory accord account ache Remove Word Word count 2168 Tip If you wish to merge a text file with the existing dictionary for example to add a vocabulary set to a user s dictionary first open the dictionary file and then open the text file You will be prompted as to whether you wish to discard the exiting words Choose No Once the new words are loaded choose Make Dictionary Unique Perspectives www click2go ie Page 22 of 30 User Manual Point 4t Jan 2005 wireless 6 Connections The connection panel is located at the back of the unit and is illustrated below Standard unit with external device option Switch Outputs to 7 external device Optional Charger socket Left button input Right button input Switch Inputs For users who cannot operate the buttons on the joystick itself 2x3 5mm jack sockets are provided on the connection panel You can connect any non latching swi
13. ed TIP For users with gross motor movements set the Point It to the slowest speed and allow the user to use the full deflection of the Joystick The joystick contains a diamond shaped restrictor plate that helps a user locate the stick in one of four directions and hold it there Unique Perspectives www click2go ie Page 13 of 30 User Manual Point tt Jan 2005 wireless Turning off the Point It Wireless The Point It Wireless goes into a power saving mode after 1 minute if it is not being used In this mode the link to the mouse emulator is disabled and the green light on the emulator will start blinking To re enable the Point lt Wireless simply move the joystick The Point It Wireless automatically turns itself off after a further 4 minutes if it is not being used To switch on the Point It Wireless again press the Left Button The unit will beep once if in mouse mode or twice if in external device mode Knob Options A range of knob alternatives are now available for the Point It joystick including Chin Sponge Carrot DX Wrist plate T Bar and more These knobs are only inter changeable with the Ball Knob version of the Point It joystick Unique Perspectives www click2go ie Page 14 of 30 User Manual Point lt Jan 2005 wireless 5 TypeMatic Software Installing the Software 1 Insert the CDROM into your CD ROM drive 2 If the installation program does not autorun then choose Run from the
14. ed by any person other than someone authorised by Unique Perspectives Ltd e Has been used solely for the use of alternative mouse input Unique Perspectives www click2go ie Page 29 of 30 User Manual Point it Jan 2005 wireless 10 Sales and Service Information For Sales and Service advice or in case of any difficulty please contact Unique Perspectives Ltd Telephone 353 56 7725913 Ballyclovan Fax 353 56 7725936 Callan Kilkenny Ireland WEB www click2go ie EMAIL info click2go ie NOTE The Point lt Wireless should be clearly labeled with the manufacturer s service agent s telephone number Unique Perspectives www click2go ie Page 30 of 30
15. ent this property has no effect The color of the font in the cell The key s to be pressed simulated when the cell is selected Use for SHIFT for ALT and for CTRL These special keys have a toggle function To specify an actual plus sign use For use 4 for use You can select other special keys from the listbox Note than when you select a key the text is automatically assigned to the caption You can have the caption text different from the key text but always set the key text first then the caption text The text that appears in the cell The help text for the cell which will be displayed when the mouse is paused over the cell www click2go ie Page 20 of 30 User Manual Point 4t Jan 2005 wireless Transparent Specifies whether or not a cell is transparent A transparent cell takes on the color of the background when not selected and the color of the highlight when selected Picture Each cell can contain a picture bitmap or icon only NextGrid You can link a cell to another grid by specifying the file here In this way you can have links to grids of numbers and punctuation Always remember to have a link back to the main grid Editing the properties of a cell Properties beginning with an are specific to an individual cell and only effect the selected cell To edit the property of a cell for example it s key click on the cell in the main windo
16. ernal device To make a selection press the left button To switch back to mouse control 1 With the exception of mode 4 press and hold the left button for four seconds until the unit beeps The joystick will switch to controlling the mouse OR Press the right button The unit will beep and the joystick will switch to controlling the mouse note that in mode 4 the only way to switch back to mouse control is by pressing the right button Mode 5 Joystick Switch To switch from mouse control to controlling an external device 1 Press and hold the left button for four seconds whilst not moving the joystick until the unit beeps The joystick will switch to controlling the external device OR Press the right button The unit will beep and the joystick will switch to controlling the external device 2 Use left right and up down deflections to highlight cells on the external device To make a selection press the left button To switch back to mouse control 1 Press and hold the left button for four seconds until the unit beeps The joystick will switch to controlling the mouse OR Press the right button The unit will beep and the joystick will switch to controlling the mouse Unique Perspectives www click2go ie Page 12 of 30 User Manual Point tt Jan 2005 wireless Mode 6 Joystick Only To switch from mouse control to controlling an external device 1 Make a backwards flick of the joy
17. is made between the joystick and the computer The link is IrDA InfraRed with a range of up to 3 metres and a spread of 45 The benefits of InfraRed are that more than one unit can be used in the same room with no interference or compatibility problems and that the joystick is not restricted to working with just one computer In addition the mouse emulator is available separately so that you can have wireless control of a computer at home and in the workplace A PS2 version is available for older computers Type Matic Type Matic is the On Screen Keyboard software designed to be used in conjunction with Point It Wireless PC Joystick It enables people who cannot use an ordinary computer keyboard to input text into any Windows program A layout of cells represents the keys of a keyboard When the mouse pointer is positioned over a cell and the left button is clicked the key the cell contains is sent to the active program Unique Perspectives www click2go ie Page 4 of 30 User Manual Point tt Jan 2005 wireless Advanced word prediction features speed up the typing process As you type Type Matic predicts not only the word you are typing but also the next word Abbreviations are also used so that commonly used phrases can be typed quickly for example type hau and get How are you The Type Matic layout is completely configurable Colours fonts grid size etc can all be easily edited Each cell can have its own key col
18. is necessary to operate both of them in a 1 or 2 switch mode as per Devices with 3 5mm jack switch inputs described above Use forward back deflections of the joystick for one device and left right deflections for the other An interface cable for this kind of setup is available on request It is important to note however that as most modern communication aids have a built in environmental control unit or the option of it this type of setup is rarely required NOTE The 5 switch output connector is not fitted as standard You must specify that you want this feature when ordering USB Cable on the Mouse Emulator The USB Cable is a standard cable that is connected to the USB port of your computer If your computer supports the older PS2 mouse connector contact your supplier for a PS2 version Unique Perspectives www click2go ie Page 26 of 30 User Manual Point it Jan 2005 wireless 7 Maintenance The Point It Wireless should be regularly checked for integrity Loose damaged or corroded connectors or terminals or damaged cabling should be reported to your Service Centre and be replaced immediately The Battery within the Point It Wireless should be regularly checked for chemical leakage and or corrosion Only 9v NiMH 170mAH batteries should be used contact your supplier for a replacement if required The USB cable of Mouse Emulator should be regularly checked for integrity All switches connected to the Point It Wirele
19. left click click the left button Depending on the operating mode the right button can be used to generate one of the following mouse functions Inmode71 Right Click Inmode2 Left Double Click Inmode3 Left Drag Lock Inmode4__ Direct switch between mouse control and external device Mode 5 Joystick Switch In Joystick Switch mode pressing the left button begins selection of a mouse button action Then rather than moving the mouse pointer the next movement of the joystick makes a mouse button action This mode is a good solution for a person who can activate only one button but who requires all mouse functions To move the mouse pointer up the screen deflect the joystick knob forward To move the mouse pointer down the screen deflect the joystick knob back To move the mouse pointer to the left deflect the joystick knob to the left To move the mouse pointer to the right deflect the joystick knob to the right To generate a left click click the left button the unit will beep and then deflect the joystick to the left e To generate a right click click the left button the unit will beep and then deflect the joystick to the right e To generate a left double click click the left button the unit will beep and then deflect the joystick forward e To generate a left drag lock click the left button the unit will beep and then deflect the joystick backwards Mode 6 Joystick Only In Joystick Only mod
20. m that green LED at the front of the emulator is blinking Press the Left button on the Point It Wireless to turn it on The unit should beep once see note below 6 Position the Point It Wireless in front of the emulator and confirm that the green LED stops blinking and that the joystick is moving the mouse Ao a o NOTE If the green LED does not stop blinking the Point It Wireless may be in external mode Press the right button to return to mouse mode and try again Unique Perspectives www click2go ie Page 8 of 30 User Manual Point it Jan 2005 wireless 4 Operation Refer to the following diagram when reading the operating instructions Mouse Speed and Operating Mode select Hold down any left button for 4 seconds to switch between controlling the mouse and controlling an To select the operating mode press and hold the white button for 10 seconds until the unit beeps external device unless operating mode 4 or 6 is selected see text below 1 Deflect the joystick forward for Mode 1 2 Deflect the joystick right for Mode 2 3 Deflect the joystick down for Mode 3 4 Deflect the joystick left for Mode 4 5 Press the Left button for Mode 5 6 Press the Right button for Mode 6 l Charger socket Left button switch Right button 5 Switch output to input also disables switch input communication aid or switch on knob en
21. n the top of the standard knob also operates the left button Advanced Modes NEW The Point It can also be operated in two advanced modes Joystick Switch and Joystick Only modes In Joystick Switch mode pressing the left button begins selection of a mouse button action Then rather than moving the mouse pointer the next movement of the joystick makes a mouse button action A left movement for left click a right movement for right click a forward movement for a double click and a backwards movement for a left drag lock This mode is a good solution for a person who can activate only one button but who requires all mouse functions In Joystick Only mode all mouse button actions can be selected without ever pressing a button For a left click the joystick is flicked to the left For a right click the joystick is flicked to the right For a double click the joystick is flicked forward and for a drag lock the joystick is flicked backwards chooses external device when option fitted See chapter 4 for a complete description of these advanced modes Using external switches and switch joysticks For those who find it difficult to operate the buttons on the unit itself 3 5mm jack sockets allow connection of standard switches Unique Perspectives www click2go ie Page 3 of 30 User Manual Point 4t Jan 2005 wireless For those who prefer to use a switched joystick such as a TASH mini joystick
22. ntence bar can also be activated from a cell in the Grid identified by the following icon You would use this method if a person is unable to perform a Right Click Note If this cell does not appear in the Grid you are using but you require it then you must edit the Grid and create a cell with the Key property set to SENTENCE_BAR This is one of the special keys selected from the drop down list See the following page on how to edit the cells in the Grid In Windows 2000 and Windows XP it is not possible to input text letter by letter into certain text boxes Examples of these text boxes include the FileName text box in WordPad and the URL text box in Internet Explorer You will know when this happens because as you type each letter it overwrites any text that was previously in the text box The result is that you can only type one letter To overcome this limitation use the Sentence Bar Note When you close TypeMatic it will remember if the Sentence Bar was activated or not If you always use the Sentence Bar you will only have to activate it once Unique Perspectives www click2go ie Page 18 of 30 User Manual Editing the Grid Point tt wireless To edit a Grid right click on any cell and choose Edit Grid menu The Layout properties window is presented Layout x ayout 4x10 ackColor evelStyle evelidth ellGap ellSize iy w wj M x QJ MN ont entury Gothic ridPosition ridSize ighlightColo
23. o ie Page of 30 User Manual Point tt wireless Contents 1 Introduction 2 Specifications 3 Installation Battery Charging Test 4 Operation 5 Type Matic Software Installing the software Running the program Editing the layout 6 Connections 7 Maintenance 8 Safety and Misuse warnings 9 Warranty 10 Sales and Service Information Unique Perspectives www click2go ie Jan 2005 Page 15 15 15 17 23 27 28 29 30 Page 2 of 30 User Manual Point tt Jan 2005 wireless Introduction Point It Wireless Point It Wireless is a compact battery powered wireless USB compatible joystick for use as an alternative to a mouse input It gives smooth accurate proportional control of a Windows mouse pointer This small unobtrusive unit can be located close to a user or mounted on their wheelchair In addition it has fixings in its base so that it can be attached to a Universal Mounting System and positioned effectively for chin control The joystick is a professional non contacting type as found on powered wheelchairs and is available with different knob options including ball chin T bar and sponge Three buttons are used to operate mouse functions left click right click and mouse speed The function of the right button can be set to be either right click double click drag lock or it can be used to switch between operating the mouse and operating an external device read below A fifth switch located i
24. our picture and help text Type Matic can be fully customized to suit different users and comes with a number of practical layouts to get you started straight away Windows 98 ME NT 2000 amp XP Unique Perspectives www click2go ie Page 5 of 30 User Manual 2 Specifications Electrical Power Supply Quiescent Current Charger Mechanical Weight Case material Environmental Point tt wireless Jan 2005 170mAH 9V Nickel Metal Hydride rechargeable internal battery lt 20mA External 60mA wall cube Approx 500grams Extruded aluminum painted black Min Operating ambient temperature range 25 Storage temperature range 25 Operating and storage humidity 0 The Point It Wireless is not designed for outdoor use Intended Use Max 50 70 90 Units o RH The Point It Wireless is a USB compatible pointing device designed to enable those individuals who cannot use a standard computer mouse the ability to manipulate the windows mouse pointer The Point It Wireless is for indoor use only The Point It Wireless in conjunction with the mouse emulator can only be connected to a PC with a USB port Unique Perspectives www click2go ie Page 6 of 30 User Manual Point tt Jan 2005 wireless 3 Installation Battery fitting Test Mounting Most users will not need a mount at all and be able to operate the joystick on a tray or in their lap However for some users a mount will be
25. out of the 9pin D is shown below Connector Pin Signal 9 Pin Male D ea a 6 Select Switch 1 o Male D Front View 8 Switch common A 6 pin Mini DIN to 9 pin D cable is available for connection to devices with this type of switch input Devices with 3 5mm jack switch inputs Unfortunately most communication aid devices have only 2x3 5mm switch inputs In this case the joystick can be wired to the device so that a forward deflection of the joystick activates the switch 1 input of the external device normally the Unique Perspectives www click2go ie Page 25 of 30 User Manual Point it Jan 2005 wireless select and a backwards deflection of the joystick activates the switch 2 input of the external device normally the advance or step A 6 pin Mini DIN to 2x3 5mm jack plug cable is available for connection to such devices The GEWA PROG environmental control interface The switch input of the GEWA PROG III is also a 6 pin Mini DIN connector whose pin out matches that of the Point It Wireless joystick To operate the PROG from the joystick it is necessary to put the PROG in joystick input mode You can do this by pressing P 5 followed by 1 on the PROG Consult the PROG manual for further details A pin to pin Mini DIN cable is available for connection to this device Interfacing to an environmental control unit and a communication aid To interface to more than 2 external devices it
26. r iii Abbreviations ordPrediction pdateFile Prom howHelp CellColor E FontColor Key Caption do o o g x HelpT ext Transparent No o O Picture Dwel Abbreviations WordPrediction pCeliColor FontColor Ke o Caption PHelpTest Transparent Picture PNewtGrid ayout properties beginning with a are specificter ch cell in the grid You can apply the value of a roperty to all the cells in a row all the cells in a olumn or all the cells in the grid by right clicking on the property name and selecting from the drop WN Menu Jan 2005 from the pop up The left hand column displays the property names The right hand column displays the property values The panel at the bottom of the window displays the properties help text To view the help text of a property click on the property name The help text for the property appears in the panel at the bottom of the window When you click on the property name a control appears in the property value field The type of control depends on the property type for example a drop down list for Grid Size a file open button for Picture a text entry control for Caption Use the control to edit the property value Unique Perspectives www click2go ie Page 19 of 30 User Manual Properties Layout BackColor BevelStyle BevelWidth CellGap CellSize Font GridPosition GridSize HighlightColor Abbreviations
27. required for example a chin joystick user or those with gross motor movements NOTE The Point It is available in 2 styles standard and ball The ball knob on can be interchanged with various other knobs See page 10 The knob on the standard version cannot be changed because of the wiring to the switch The Point It Wireless can be mounted on a goose neck arm or suitable mounting kit using M4 screws The choice and construction of the mount will depend upon the user s needs Warning For safe installation select a screw length between 6mm and 10mm Dimensions of the mounting Position is shown below AbleNet Jellybean switch mounting plate Charging the internal battery When the battery is low the unit will beep twice every 15 seconds when it is on and unattended As a rule of thumb it is advised to give the battery a full charge once a week The Point It Wireless is supplied with the internal battery fully discharged To charge the battery 1 Plug the charger supplied into a mains socket 2 Connect the charger to the Point It Wireless 3 Confirm that the red light on the charger is illuminated The battery is a Nickel Metal Hydride type and does not suffer from memory effect This means that it can be topped up rather than waiting for the battery to Unique Perspectives www click2go ie Page 7 of 30 User Manual Point tt Jan 2005 wireless be completely flat before recharging The battery should be
28. ss should be regularly tested to ensure that they function correctly The Point It Wireless should be kept free of dust dirt and liquids If necessary wipe with a cloth dampened with warm water or alcohol Do not use solvents or abrasive cleaners Where any doubt exists consult your nearest Service Centre or Agent There are no user serviceable parts within the Point lt Wireless Do not attempt to open the case except for changing the battery In accordance with the requirements of CE marking of this device and the Company s policy it is requested that re occurring faults or defects be reported back to Unique Perspectives Ltd Warning If the Point It Wireless is damaged in any way or if internal damage may have occurred for example by being dropped have it checked by qualified personnel before operating Unique Perspectives www click2go ie Page 27 of 30 User Manual Point tt Jan 2005 wireless 8 Safety and Misuse Warnings Do not install maintain or operate the Point It Wireless without reading and understanding the user manual and that of the computer to which you are connecting to otherwise injury or damage may result Do not operate the Point It Wireless if it behaves erratically or shows abnormal response heating smoke or arcing Remove the battery disconnect all cables and consult your service agent Ensure that your PC is turned off when not in use and never leave the Mouse emulator and associated PC
29. stick OR press the right button The unit will beep and the joystick will switch to controlling the external device 2 Use left right and up down deflections to highlight cells on the external device To make a selection flick the joystick to the left To switch back to mouse control 1 Make a backwards flick of the joystick The unit will beep and the joystick will switch to controlling the mouse OR Press the right button The unit will beep and the joystick will switch to controlling the mouse NOTE 1 When the unit switches itself off it will remember which mode it was in i e mouse mode or external device mode When the unit is switched on again it will beep once if in mouse mode or twice if in external access mode NOTE 2 If the Point It Wireless is not supplied with a Switch output connector it will not switch into external device mode NOTE 3 In external device mode the link to the mouse emulator is disabled and the green light will start blinking DO NOT CONFUSE THIS WITH THE JOYSTICK BEING OUT OF RANGE IN STANDYBY OR SWITCHED OFF Mouse Speed The mouse speed can be set to one of three values Slow Medium and Fast When the Point It Wireless is turned on for the first time it is set to Medium speed To change the mouse speed press the white button once Point It Wireless will change speed to the next setting and beep once to indicate slow speed twice to indicate medium speed or three times to indicate fast spe
30. tch to these sockets provided they are fitted with 3 5mm jack plugs Connector Pin Signal Standard 3 5mm Note When you insert a switch into the left socket the button at the top of the joystick is disabled This is a feature to enable people to use the standard joystick knob but not the button at the top Fitting a 5 switch input device For users who prefer to use a 5 switch device such as a TASH mini joystick Star switch or equivalent a special version of the unit is available with the 6 pin mini DIN switch input cable and no joystick This unit is provided with a 6 pin mini DIN to 9pin D interface cable Plug the 5 switch device into the 9 pin D and then plug the 6 pin mini DIN into the left hand side socket of the Point It Wireless NOTE In this mode it is not possible to access the right button or the mouse Unique Perspectives www click2go ie Page 23 of 30 User Manual Point it Jan 2005 wireless speed button from the five switch device The pin out of the 6 pin mini DIN socket is shown below for those who wish to make a special interface to the wireless joystick for example a set of 5 discrete switches set into a person s tray 6 pin Mini DIN Connector i Signal Mouse Right Mouse Down Mouse Up NOTE When you order this version of the Point It Wireless the 5 switch input connector takes the place of the charger socket and the charger socket is fitted to the underneath of the unit
31. vironmental control Optional Extra Turning on the Point It Wireless To turn on the Point It Wireless press the Left Button The unit will beep once if in mouse mode or twice if in external mode Setting the Operating Mode There are six modes Four standard modes and two advanced modes To set the Operating Mode 1 Press and hold the white speed button for ten seconds until the unit beeps Deflect the joystick forward to select Mode 1 Deflect the joystick right to select Mode 2 Deflect the joystick back to select Mode 3 Deflect the joystick left to use the Mode 4 Press the Left button to select Mode 5 Press the Right button to select Mode 6 The Point It Wireless will emit 1 or more beeps indicating the mode you have chosen oe Ol a NOTE It is not intended that the user will set the Operating Mode during normal use Typically this will be set just once when the joystick is first installed The selection will depend on the user s needs and abilities Unique Perspectives www click2go ie Page 9 of 30 User Manual Point tt Jan 2005 wireless Operating the Point It wireless Standard Modes 1 4 To move the mouse pointer up the screen deflect the joystick knob forward To move the mouse pointer down the screen deflect the joystick knob back To move the mouse pointer to the left deflect the joystick knob to the left To move the mouse pointer to the right deflect the joystick knob to the right To generate a
32. w then click the property name called key and edit it s content A special case is the column of word predictions These cells have the same properties In other words if you set the cell color for a word prediction cell it effects all word prediction cells Editing the general properties of the Grid Properties which do not begin with a effect the general look and functionality of the Grid For example the GridSize is a general property Saving and Opening layout files When you have finished editing properties you can save the Grid as a file on your hard disk The files are called tlf files Typematic Layout File To save a Grid click on the first property called layout A File Open and File Save button appear in the property value field Click the File Save button to save your newly edited Grid Typematic comes with a selection of files to illustrate different Grids These files are called small tlf standard tlf and colorful tlf and are located in the application directory To load a Grid click on the first property called layout then click on the File Open button locate the desired file and choose OK Note When you close the Layout properties window TypeMatic will remember which Grid is in use and will load this Grid the next time it is run You can also open grids directly from the main TypeMatic window by right clicking on any cell and choosing Open Grid from the popup menu Unique Persp
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