Sonic Impact Technologies Larco USB Mat User's Manual
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1. an Eaa aariaa saeara a ai 6 Configuration In Range Detection Delay Out of Range Detection Delay 7 Configuration Walk Away Walk T0 cccccccseseeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeenneeeees 7 Configuration Miscellaneous c cceeeeeeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeeeseeeaeeeseeeeeenaaeeees 9 FAV 0 8121 18 a Aer e a a aa E EE aE E EEEN 10 Larco SONIC GUARD END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT 13 Overview Congratulations on your purchase of the SONIC GUARD USB Mat for locking your computer Now when you walk away from your system you will benefit from a hands free means of locking your computer The concept of the SONIC GUARD is easy to understand Your computer simply thinks that the SONIC GUARD is a USB keyboard that is attached to your system The SONIC GUARD sends programmable keystrokes to lock your computer when you leave the workspace It s that simple No more unattended and unlocked computers The SONIC GUARD will lock the system for you and you can now do this hands free The primary purpose of the SONIC GUARD is to detect two events The most important is the detection of you leaving the defined work zone of your computer When the SONIC GUARD detects that you have left the work zone the unit sends the keystrokes necessary to lock your system For example when Windows 2000 users leave their workstations they would normally hit the CTL ALT DEL Enter key sequence to lock their systems With the2. and printed materials any upgrades this EULA and if applicable the Certificate s of Authenticity AND the recipient agrees to the terms of this EULA If the PRODUCT is an upgrade any transfer must include all prior versions of the PRODUCT Termination Without prejudice to any other rights Larco may terminate this EULA if you fail to comply with the terms and conditions of this EULA In such event you must destroy all copies of the SOFTWARE PORTION OF THE PRODUCT and all of its component parts 3 UPGRADES If the SOFTWARE PORTION OF THE PRODUCT is an upgrade from another product whether from Larco or another supplier you may use or transfer the PRODUCT only in conjunction with that upgraded product unless you destroy the upgraded product If the SOFTWARE PORTION OF THE PRODUCT is an upgrade of a Larco product you now may use that upgraded product only in accordance with this EULA If the SOFTWARE PORTION OF THE PRODUCT is an upgrade of a component of a package of software programs which you licensed as a single product the SOFTWARE PORTION OF THE PRODUCT may be used and transferred only as part of that single product package and may not be separated for use on more than one computer OEM COPYRIGHT All title and copyrights in and to the PRODUCT including but not limited to any images photographs animations video audio music text and applets incorporated into the PRODUCT the accompanying printed materials and any cop
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6. SONIC GUARD USB Mat User s Guide Dear Customer Congratulations on the purchase of your SONIC GUARD USB Mat We hope you enjoy using our product as much as we enjoyed creating and developing it Please share your comments and suggestions to help us with our future solutions Thank you The Larco Staff Need Assistance Phone 800 523 6996 E mail sales larcomfg com Larco 1902 13th Street SE Brainerd MN 56401 Larco SONIC GUARD USB Mat FCC Compliance Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation LARCO SONIC GUARD USB Converter with FCC Standards C Tested to Comply FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to rad
7. SONIC GUARD attached the CTL ALT DEL Enter keystrokes are automatically sent for the user The second event occurs when you return to your work zone The SONIC GUARD can now detect this event and send some preparatory keystrokes for you For example on return to their computer Windows 2000 users must hit the CTL ALT DEL key sequence to prepare the computer for the password entry Again with the SONIC GUARD attached it will now send those keystrokes for you The device is simple to install and fun to use so let s get started Installation Before installing the SONIC GUARD let s first review the system requirements The SONIC GUARD requires the following minimum system configuration Minimum System Requirements Windows 98SE ME 2000 or XP Open USB port CD drive 200K free disk space Note If you do not have an available USB port as specified in the SONIC GUARD requirements a USB hub will be needed CAUTION Using CTL ALT DEL may cause issues during system startup if the mat is activated during this time Make sure that the mat is clear when turning the computer on and remains clear until the log on screen appears Attaching the SONIC GUARD USB Mat If your system meets these requirements then attaching the USB Mat in your workspace is the next step Connect the USB cable to an open USB port on your computer Windows will load the appropriate USB keyboard drivers once the USB Mat is attached If the USB Keyboard driv
8. c between key presses rounded to nearest B4msec l Halt Key Sends Figure 4 SONIC GUARD USB Mat Walk Away Configuration Screen In the above screen shot the unit has been configured to send the CTL ALTDEL K Backspace key sequence This key sequence is used to lock Windows 2000 workstations Note The USB Mat units are shipped from the factory without any keystrokes programmed into the device and therefore will not lock your computer until you configure the keystrokes You will need to configure the USB Mat for the keystrokes you currently use to lock your computer If you Click on the Misc folder there are some quick settings that will help get Windows 2000 and Windows XP users quickly configured with the most common settings for these operating systems Walk Away Walk To Sonar Misc Quick Setup Return all parameters to Choose an option below to initialize the factory defaults parameters to a typical configuration for yourOS The settings are not sent to the device until you click the Apply button Enable Advanced Settings Win2K Get Range C WinxP Classic Logon Prompt C WinXP Welcome Screen Logon Halt Key Sends OK Cancel Apply Figure 5 Misc folder for Quick Configuration of Walk To and Walk Away Keysiroke Settings By selecting the Win2K option the USB Mat will be set with Walk Away CTL ALT DEL K Backspace Escape Walk To CTL ALT DEL 2 The Backspace and Esca
9. e list Choose the Shortcut Tab at the top Go to Shortcut Key Make sure the cursor is placed after the e in the word None Now press the Left Ctrl Button on your keyboard and while holding it down press the F12 key The Shortcut Key is now changed from None to Ctrl F12 11 Appendix Continued Now press Apply Right Click anywhere on your Desktop Choose Properties Now choose the Screen Saver Tab at the top Check the Password protected box and Click on Change Choose password Click Apply and OK This password will now be required to unlock the screensaver Launch the SONIC GUARD configuration application and select the Walk Away tab Set the walk away key sequence to Clt F12 See screen below Your computer should now launch the screensaver when you leave the proximity of the computer Walk Away Walk To Sonar Misc Key Set 1 Key Set 2 Key Set 3 Key Set 4 i T RShft M LSht T RShft M LSht D RShft M LSht J RShft i LCTL F RCTL Beem e J EESE IBEN Bel e M LALT J RALT T LALT T RALT Beso RAT M LALT f RALT M Leui fF RGUI M Leui P RGUI M Leul f RGUI M Laul M RGUI Key e9 Key o Key fo Key fo F12 v NONE v NONE v NONE x Delay msec between key presses i 2 rounded to nearest 64msec Halt Key Sends Cancel 12 Larco SONIC GUARD END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT End user License Agreement for Larco SOFTWARE and HARDWARE SONIC GUARD USB Mat IMPORTANT PLEASE READ CAREFULLY This End User Lic
10. ense Agreement EULA is a legal agreement between you either an individual or a single entity and the manufacturer Larco Manufacturer with which you acquired the Larco software and hardware product s identified above PRODUCT The PRODUCT includes the SONIC GUARD USB Mat computer software the associated media any printed materials and any online or electronic documentation By installing copying or otherwise using the PRODUCT you agree to be bound by the terms of this EULA The SOFTWARE PORTION OF THE PRODUCT includes the computer software the associated media any printed materials and any online or electronic documentation By installing copying or otherwise using the PRODUCT you agree to be bound by the terms of this EULA If you do not agree to the terms of this EULA Larco is unwilling to license the PRODUCT to you In such event you may not use or copy the SOFTWARE PORTION OF THE PRODUCT and you should promptly contact the vendor you obtained this PRODUCT from for instructions on return of the unused product s for a refund The products described in this publication are intended for commercial and consumer applications The SONIC GUARD must be used so that a loss of communications due to interference or otherwise will not endanger either people or property and will not cause the loss of valuable data Larco assumes no liability for the performance of product Larco products are not suitable for use in
11. ers are not currently resident on your system you will be asked to place your Windows Operating System disk into your CD drive Follow the directions provided by Windows during this install Note There are no USB drivers provided on the SONIC GUARD Configuration Disk All USB drivers will be provided by the Windows 98SE Windows 2000 or Windows XP operating systems Configuration The USB Mat has several configurable settings that are controlled via the SONIC GUARD Configuration program Place the supplied SONIC GUARD Configuration CD into your CD drive and run the supplied program SonicGuard exe Click on the Sonar tab and you will see the screen below SONIC GUARD v 1 8 1 0 DevicelD 2 00 Walk Away Walk To Sonar Misc taximum Detection In Range Detection Delay seconds 0 to 255 Out of Range Detection Delay seconds 0 to 255 J Power up Delay seconds 0 to 255 J Periodic Search Rate msec 200 to 1020 set to lowest 4msec multiple No In Range Indicator F No Out of Range Indicator No Transition Indicator Halt Key Sends Figure 2 SONIC GUARD Sonar Configuration Screen Configuration In Range Detection Delay Out of Range Detection Delay The USB Mat has programmable delays that suppress the immediate sending of the locking sequence This is especially useful when using the USB Mat in a private office setting where you may leave the work zone briefly and not want the system to lock The maximu
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14. io or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an output on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for assistance DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Manufacturers Name Larco Division of ATEK Companies Manufacturer s Address 1902 13 St SE Brainerd MN 56401 USA declares that the product Product Name SONIC GUARD USB MAT Model Numbers ALL Conforms to the following Product Specifications EN 55024 1998 A1 2001 A2 2003 Information Technology Equipment Immunity Characteristics CE Larco Sonic Guard USB MATS are 100 inspected and tested to insure that each mat we produce complies with our demanding quality standards Varuni Novick President 800 523 6996 218 829 9797 Table of Contents OVERVIGW ss Fleer es ets as ere oe ee ene ee EEEE A 5 MAENEO jeer ce et es eam oe PY heer er EN TAA re ee eet A eee ear ee ere 5 Minimum System Requirement eeccccceeeeeeeeeeeeceeeeeeseaeeeeeeeeeesecaeeeeeeeeenaaees 5 Attaching the SONIC GUARD USB Malt 0 ceeceeeeeccceeeeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 6 Configuratio Ni 4 eeren anan aaae aaa Naaa
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16. m settable delay is 255 seconds After this delay time has elapsed the programmable key sequences are invoked The USB Mat has separate delay to handle both the In Range and Out of Range events Adjust the delay by specifying the value and clicking the Apply key Adjust the settings to delays that work best for your work habits Important Note When using the USB Mat in a kiosk or standing workstation that have many users changing logins it is best to use the absolute shortest delay possible i e zero This will ensure the computer will lock prior to the next user walking onto the mat Configuration Walk Away Walk To As stated the primary function of the USB Mat is to detect two events when you walk away from the computer and when you return The most important of these two events occurs when you leave your computer During this event the USB Mat can send to the computer a series of keystrokes that are configured in the device These keystrokes can be up to 4 characters with modifiers ALT CTL Shift Click on the Walk Away tab and you will see the screen below Walk Away Walk To Sonar Misc Key Set 1 Key Set 2 Key Set 3 Key Set 4 RShft cLShft T RShft l LSht F RShft V LSht F RShft v LCTL YF RCTL moo mL Bek mE Bch e V LALT T RALT I LALT RART J A RA M LALT RALT M taut f RGUI M Leui fF RGUI rT LGUI f RGUI rT Leu f RGUI Key 76 Key 14 Key 142 Key J4 DELETE K BKSPC v ESC v Delay mse
17. ns and click the Apply or OK button to save the new settings The Walk To configurations functions similarly Simply customize the Walk To folder entries to your preferred settings and click the Apply button Configuration Miscellaneous Under the miscellaneous folder you can perform the quick configurations as well as reset the unit to its factory default settings There is also an advanced settings tab that should only be used after speaking with Larco technical support 10 Appendix Configuration Notes for Windows 98 ME Windows 98SE and Windows ME users will need to make a short cut on the desktop to launch a screensaver The shortcut needs to have a shortcut key assigned to it This key is what needs to be assigned in the Walk Away sequence To create a walk away short cut Right Click on My Computer on the Desktop Left Click on Explore Find the C Drive and Double Click to Open it Scroll down on the list of folders and find Windows Double Click on Windows to Open Scroll down on the list and find System Double Click on System to Open On the right side of the screen Click on Show Files LJ Scroll through the list until you find Scrolling Marquee Right Click on the Icon Scrolling Marquee scr and choose Send to Desktop This puts a Shortcut on your Desktop for the Screensaver Right Click on the Desktop Icon created Scrolling Marquee scr and choose Properties at the bottom of th
18. pe characters are sent to clear any entries made if the user does not log into the password dialog box prior to leaving the proximity By selecting the WinXP Classic Logon Prompt option the USB Mat will be set with Walk Away CTL ALT DEL K Backspace Escape Walk To CTL ALT DEL By selecting the WinXP Welcome Screen Logon option the USB Mat will be set with Walk Away LGUI L Walk To None Windows 98SE and Windows ME users will need to make a short cut on the desktop to launch a screensaver The shortcut needs to have a shortcut key assigned to it This key is what needs to be assigned in the Walk Away sequence See Appendix for this procedure After selecting your Quick Setting be sure to click the Apply button to save your new settings Note Once you have set the USB Mat with keystrokes these keystrokes will be sent during the next Walk Away event To prevent keystrokes from being sent while the configuration program is being used click the Halt Key Sends check box in the lower left corner of the application screen This will temporarily stop sending the keystrokes This check box is cleared once the application has been exited If you want you can customize the key sequence by selecting the appropriate keys and modifiers for your particular usage For example you may choose to place the system in the log off mode or standby mode instead of simply locking the system Simply configure the keystrokes to do these functio
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