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Synapse™ image rendering – all with astonishing speed. Operations Guide – DOC. 6567C Isys i/O™ 8.4” TableTop WiFi Touchpanel ® i/O TPMC-8T is a compact, tabletop touchpanel featuring the Windows • Stylish and compact table top design • 8.4 in (21.3 cm) active matrix touchscreen display •...
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Internet, allowing access and control of desktop applications with live presentation capability. Built on the Windows XP Embedded operating system, the TPMC-8T delivers a powerful and secure platform for touchpanel control with integrated PC capabilities.
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SIP server or SIP-based Internet phone (VoIP) service provider. Wi-Fi Wireless In addition to its high speed wired Ethernet connection, the TPMC-8T also includes built-in 802.11a/b/g Wi-Fi technology with WEP encryption, allowing for secure, high speed 2-way wireless communications whenever a wired connection is not available.
Isys i/O™ 8.4” TableTop WiFi Touchpanel Specifications Specifications for the TPMC-8T are listed in the following table. TPMC-8T Specifications (Continued on following page) 4 • Isys i/O™ 8.4” TableTop WiFi Touchpanel: TPMC-8T SPECIFICATION Touchscreen Display Display Type Size Aspect Ratio...
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Weight Available Accessories CEN-WAP-ABG-1G CEN-WAP-ABG-CM SMK-8T TPMC-8X-DS-CSK Isys i/O™ 8.4” TableTop WiFi Touchpanel: TPMC-8T • 5 DETAILS 30 feet (10 meters) @ 54 Mbps; range and speed vary based upon environmental conditions Requires a CEN-WAP-ABG or similar 802.11a/b/g wireless access point and...
This section provides information on the connections, controls and indicators available on your TPMC-8T. TPMC-8T Physical View 6 • Isys i/O™ 8.4” TableTop WiFi Touchpanel: TPMC-8T or HTTP server. applications. To ensure reliable performance, new device drivers and applications are available only from Crestron through firmware updates.
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TPMC-8T Overall Dimensions (Top, Front and Rear Views) Operations Guide – DOC. 6567C Isys i/O™ 8.4” TableTop WiFi Touchpanel Top view of touchpanel 9.69 in (24.60 cm) Rear view of base with cover removed Isys i/O™ 8.4” TableTop WiFi Touchpanel: TPMC-8T • 7 6.21 in (15.77 cm)
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8.16 in (20.71 cm) 7.78 in (19.75 cm) Connectors, Controls & Indicators (Continued on following page) 8 • Isys i/O™ 8.4” TableTop WiFi Touchpanel: TPMC-8T (20.85 cm) CONNECTORS, CONTROLS & INDICATORS STYLUS Used to “tap” or to do “select and drag”...
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Pin 1 is on the far left. TPMC-8T. Any complex USB devices (e.g. a storage device with a built-in fingerprint scanner) will not have the proper support on the panel.
Isys i/O™ 8.4” TableTop WiFi Touchpanel Industry Compliance As of the date of manufacture, the TPMC-8T has been tested and found to comply with specifications for CE marking and standards per EMC and Radiocommunications Compliance Labelling. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules.
Crestron website (www.crestron.com/manuals). Identity Code The IP ID is set within the TPMC-8T’s table using Crestron Toolbox™. For information on setting an IP table, refer to the Crestron Toolbox help file. The IP IDs of multiple TPMC-8T devices in the same system must be unique.
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Isys i/O™ 8.4” TableTop WiFi Touchpanel Via USB Keyboard Via Crestron Toolbox 12 • Isys i/O™ 8.4” TableTop WiFi Touchpanel: TPMC-8T 1. Attach a USB keyboard (refer to “Hardware Hookup” on page 44 for details). 2. Open the “Validate User Account Info” window (shown below) by pressing Ctrl+Alt+Shift on the keyboard.
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Isys i/O™ 8.4” TableTop WiFi Touchpanel “Setup/Calibrate” Window 3. Select Enter Setup Mode. The setup menu will be displayed as shown in the following diagram. NOTE: Select Exit Setup Mode to exit the setup menu. Isys i/O™ 8.4” TableTop WiFi Touchpanel: TPMC-8T • 13...
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Touch Setup Connections… to open the “Network Connections” window. This window is used to map to a network drive. A mapped network drive permits easy 14 • Isys i/O™ 8.4” TableTop WiFi Touchpanel: TPMC-8T Crestron TPMC-8T Operations Guide – DOC. 6567C...
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(for example, to a secured wireless access point). In order to use certificates, the TPMC-8X Security Pack must be installed (refer to “Appendix A: TPMC-8T Security Pack (Atheros)” Operations Guide – DOC. 6567C Isys i/O™...
Isys i/O™ 8.4” TableTop WiFi Touchpanel which starts on page 62 or “Appendix B: TPMC-8T Security Pack (Intel PROSet)” which starts on page 66 for details). Touch Close to return to the setup menu. Touch Screen When Touch Screen is touched, the calibration screen will be displayed. Touch the screen to begin the calibration process.
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.csz or .zip file) to be loaded from a network drive, USB device or flash drive. Touch Load to load the new firmware. “Project and Firmware” Window (Firmware Tab) Operations Guide – DOC. 6567C Isys i/O™ 8.4” TableTop WiFi Touchpanel Isys i/O™ 8.4” TableTop WiFi Touchpanel: TPMC-8T • 17...
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TPMC-8T and is not used. Touching Play Test plays a short internal audio file. Changes to audio settings are made in real time. “Audio Setup” Window 18 • Isys i/O™ 8.4” TableTop WiFi Touchpanel: TPMC-8T Crestron TPMC-8T Operations Guide – DOC. 6567C...
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Appropriate for most internet sites. • Low: Minimal safeguards and warning prompts are provided. Most content is downloaded and run without prompts. All active content can run. Appropriate for sites you absolutely trust. Isys i/O™ 8.4” TableTop WiFi Touchpanel: TPMC-8T • 19...
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NOTE: Save & Reboot on the setup menu must be selected for Embedded Apps changes to take effect. NOTE: While browsing the Internet with the TPMC-8T, clicking on a link may cause a message box titled "Restrictions" to appear that contains the text "This operation has been cancelled due to restrictions in effect on this computer.
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From the Users tab, touch Add (in the upper half of the window) to start the “Add New User Wizard”. Operations Guide – DOC. 6567C Isys i/O™ 8.4” TableTop WiFi Touchpanel Isys i/O™ 8.4” TableTop WiFi Touchpanel: TPMC-8T • 21...
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Only one User ID should be used per person. “Add New User Wizard” Second Window At the next window, touch Start Enrollment. 22 • Isys i/O™ 8.4” TableTop WiFi Touchpanel: TPMC-8T Crestron TPMC-8T Operations Guide – DOC. 6567C...
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“Add New User Wizard” Window - Showing Scanned Fingerprint When scanning is complete you will see an “Enrollment Complete”. Touch Next to proceed. Operations Guide – DOC. 6567C Isys i/O™ 8.4” TableTop WiFi Touchpanel Isys i/O™ 8.4” TableTop WiFi Touchpanel: TPMC-8T • 23...
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“Add New User Wizard” Window - Showing Options After Scanning To scan another finger, touch Swipe Another Finger. When done, touch Finish to return to the “Biometric Configuration Properties” window. 24 • Isys i/O™ 8.4” TableTop WiFi Touchpanel: TPMC-8T Crestron TPMC-8T Operations Guide – DOC. 6567C...
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You can also touch Test to open the “Biometric Information” window, to practice finger swipes and verify identities. (Refer to illustration on the following page.) Operations Guide – DOC. 6567C Isys i/O™ 8.4” TableTop WiFi Touchpanel Isys i/O™ 8.4” TableTop WiFi Touchpanel: TPMC-8T • 25...
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“Biometric Information” Window - Showing Match Found If the finger swipe does not match one in the touchpanel’s database, it will show an “Identification No Match Found” message. 26 • Isys i/O™ 8.4” TableTop WiFi Touchpanel: TPMC-8T Crestron TPMC-8T Operations Guide – DOC. 6567C...
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Touch OK at any time to return to the “Biometric Configuration Properties” window. From the Categories tab of the “Biometric Configuration Properties” window, you can add, edit or remove categories. Operations Guide – DOC. 6567C Isys i/O™ 8.4” TableTop WiFi Touchpanel Isys i/O™ 8.4” TableTop WiFi Touchpanel: TPMC-8T • 27...
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Touch OK to accept (or touch CANCEL to cancel) and return to the “Biometric Configuration Properties” window. From the Events tab of the “Biometric Configuration Properties” window, you can add, edit or remove events. 28 • Isys i/O™ 8.4” TableTop WiFi Touchpanel: TPMC-8T Crestron TPMC-8T Operations Guide – DOC. 6567C...
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Touching the down arrow will open a drop down list of events. “Biometric Configuration Properties” Window - Showing Event List (Events) Operations Guide – DOC. 6567C Isys i/O™ 8.4” TableTop WiFi Touchpanel Isys i/O™ 8.4” TableTop WiFi Touchpanel: TPMC-8T • 29...
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(for example, too short). Crestron Toolbox includes a utility that will allow the database from one TPMC-8T to be shared with another, by backing up the database from one touchpanel and restoring it to another.
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VT Pro-e project assignment. NOTE: The Wallmount Docking Station Release button is not applicable to the TPMC-8T and is not used. Hard key number 4 can used in the same ways as buttons 2 and 3. Buttons are programmed using VT Pro-e.
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1, a reserve join number in VT Pro-e or a device extender in SIMPL Windows. 32 • Isys i/O™ 8.4” TableTop WiFi Touchpanel: TPMC-8T Volume down...
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To configure the appearance of popup messages and biometric messages, touch Configure Messages. The “Message Configurations Properties” window will open. Operations Guide – DOC. 6567C Isys i/O™ 8.4” TableTop WiFi Touchpanel Isys i/O™ 8.4” TableTop WiFi Touchpanel: TPMC-8T • 33...
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“Message Configurations Properties” Window (Popup Messages Tab) NOTE: The Passcode Messages tab in the “Message Configurations Properties” window is not applicable to the TPMC-8T and is not used. There are various types of popup messages. The button associated with each type (Battery, Biometric and Network) allows you to set which types are displayed.
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Yellow Network trouble • Orange Connected to some but not all of the control systems (listed in IP table) • Not connected to any control system (listed in the IP table) Isys i/O™ 8.4” TableTop WiFi Touchpanel: TPMC-8T • 35...
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“Ethernet Setup” Window (Atheros) “Ethernet Setup” Window (Intel PROSet) NOTE: The “ASIX AX88772 USB 2.0 to Fast Ethernet Adapter” line is seen in the “Ethernet Setup” window. 36 • Isys i/O™ 8.4” TableTop WiFi Touchpanel: TPMC-8T Crestron TPMC-8T Operations Guide – DOC. 6567C...
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Crestron TPMC-8T NOTE: When the wired LAN connection on the TPMC-8T is used, the touchpanel auto-switches to wired Ethernet communications. When the connection is not used, the TMPC-8T will seamlessly switch over to WiFi. NOTE: Refer to the Crestron website (www.crestron.com), online help Answer ID 4628, for information on how Windows switches between wired Ethernet communications and WiFi.
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Crestron TPMC-8T Touch Refresh network list to scan for available access points. The TPMC-8T is already configured for DHCP. To establish static processing or to switch between DHCP and static IP, use the General tab of the “Wireless Network Connection Properties” window (refer to picture on page 37), select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and touch Properties.
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For more information on IP tables, refer to the latest version of the Crestron 2-Series Control Systems Reference Guide (Doc. 6256), which is available from the Crestron website. 40 • Isys i/O™ 8.4” TableTop WiFi Touchpanel: TPMC-8T Crestron TPMC-8T Operations Guide – DOC. 6567C...
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Crestron Toolbox. This window permits editing of the hostname and workgroup. “Network ID” Window NOTE: The hostname is required for Ethernet communication. Operations Guide – DOC. 6567C Isys i/O™ 8.4” TableTop WiFi Touchpanel Isys i/O™ 8.4” TableTop WiFi Touchpanel: TPMC-8T • 41...
NOTE: For security reasons, there is no persistence of the shared drive(s) after the panel is rebooted. Battery Details The Battery section of the setup menu is not applicable to the TPMC-8T and is not used. Standby Details The Standby function turns off the backlight when the touchpanel is inactive for a specified time.
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The WiFi Status section of the setup menu contains a bar graph showing the strength of the WiFi signal as well as an indicator to show when the TPMC-8T is communicating with a wireless access point (WAP). SSID, BSSID, IP and MAC addresses are also shown.
Isys i/O™ 8.4” TableTop WiFi Touchpanel Hardware Hookup Ventilation The TPMC-8T should be used in a well-ventilated area. To prevent overheating, do not operate this product in an area that exceeds the environmental temperature range listed in the table of specifications.
Therefore, apply cleaning solution to the cloth rather than the surface of the touchscreen. Wipe touchscreen clean and avoid getting moisture beneath the bezels. Operations Guide – DOC. 6567C Isys i/O™ 8.4” TableTop WiFi Touchpanel Isys i/O™ 8.4” TableTop WiFi Touchpanel: TPMC-8T • 45...
SystemBuilder from the Crestron website and examine the extensive help file. Programming with SIMPL Windows NOTE: While SIMPL Windows can be used to program the TPMC-8T, it is recommended to use SystemBuilder for configuring a system. NOTE: In the following description, the MC2E control system is used. However, any 2-Series processor that is e-control enabled can be used.
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The system tree of the control system displays the device in the appropriate slot with a default IP ID as shown in the following illustration. • Additional TPMC-8T devices (shown as TPMC-8X) are assigned different IP ID numbers as they are added. •...
There are no special programming requirements to use the functions of the TPMC-8T in a room-control system. Multi-Mode Objects Multi-mode objects offer high-...
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Read this section to learn about bit depth and how to maximize the quality and performance of a TPMC-8T project. Bit depth refers to the number of memory bits used to store color data for each pixel in a raster image.
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Dithering type selection can be accessed from the “Page Properties” or “Image Properties” windows in VT-Pro-e. Refer to the following illustrations. VT Pro-e “Page Properties” Window – Bit Depth Selection 50 • Isys i/O™ 8.4” TableTop WiFi Touchpanel: TPMC-8T NUMBER OF BITS NUMBER OF COLORS...
• WordPad • All embedded applications listed in the VT Pro-e ProjectView workspace are created by default for a new TPMC-8T project. • All applications are created at project-level – one instance per project. • The static position and size of each application can be viewed from any page.
Edit the Default Position and Size in the “Embedded Application Properties” window to point to your new location. 52 • Isys i/O™ 8.4” TableTop WiFi Touchpanel: TPMC-8T • Four analog joins can be assigned to each application to dynamically change position and size.
Internet Explorer closes. However, since the application can also be closed by pressing the "X" in the upper right hand corner of Operations Guide – DOC. 6567C Isys i/O™ 8.4” TableTop WiFi Touchpanel Isys i/O™ 8.4” TableTop WiFi Touchpanel: TPMC-8T • 53...
One-Shot to reset the state of the Toggle symbol. Now the toggle is properly synchronized if the user closes the application from the panel itself. Example Program An example program for the TPMC-8T is available from the Crestron website (www.crestron.com/exampleprograms). 54 • Isys i/O™ 8.4” TableTop WiFi Touchpanel: TPMC-8T Crestron TPMC-8T Operations Guide –...
CRESTRON TOOLBOX OPTIONAL DOCKING STATION/CHARGER) 1. Enter the IP address, Subnet mask and Default gateway of the TPMC-8T in the “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties” window (refer to “Ethernet Details” which starts on page 35). 2. Confirm Ethernet connections between TPMC-8T and PC.
Be sure to use the Crestron Toolbox to create the TPMC-8T IP table. Edit the control system’s IP table to include an entry for the TPMC-8T. The entry should list the TPMC-8T’s IP ID (specified on the TPMC-8T’s IP table) and the internal gateway IP address 127.0.0.1.
TPMC-8T and is not used. Security Infrastructure Since the TPMC-8T does not use a traditional hard drive but rather an image that gets restored every time the touchpanel is rebooted, any virus infection is cleared immediately after a reboot. However, using the currently available tools and techniques, Crestron has provided an infrastructure that protects against possible virus infections.
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There is no e-mail client installed on the TPMC-8T, so email-based viruses cannot be executed. The TPMC-8T does not run a web or FTP server and is therefore not listening to port 21 or 80. The only ports the system listens to are the ports registered to Crestron.
TPMC-8T. does not control any devices. Isys i/O™ 8.4” TableTop WiFi Touchpanel: TPMC-8T • 59 CORRECTIVE ACTION Verify that TPMC-8T has power and is on or in standby mode. Refer to the “Ethernet Details”...
The latest version of all documents mentioned within the guide can be obtained from the Crestron website (www.crestron.com/manuals). This link will provide a list of product manuals arranged in alphabetical order by model number. List of Related Reference Documents 60 • Isys i/O™ 8.4” TableTop WiFi Touchpanel: TPMC-8T TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) TPMC-8T does...
Future Updates As Crestron improves functions, adds new features and extends the capabilities of the TPMC-8T, additional information may be made available as manual updates. These updates are solely electronic and serve as intermediary supplements prior to the release of a complete technical documentation revision.
Atheros Client configuration utility. The Security Pack is available as a special firmware build (TPMC-8X_SP_1.4.zip or later) for the TPMC-8T. For details on how to upgrade firmware, refer to “Programs, Projects and Firmware” which starts on page 55.
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Enter a name for the profile in Profile Name and the name of your wireless network in SSID1. Then, touch the Security tab. Operations Guide – DOC. 6567C Isys i/O™ 8.4” TableTop WiFi Touchpanel Isys i/O™ 8.4” TableTop WiFi Touchpanel: TPMC-8T • 63...
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WPA/WPA2 EAP Type or 802.1x EAP Type, will become enabled. Use the drop down box to make your selection, then touch Configure…. “Configure PEAP” Window 64 • Isys i/O™ 8.4” TableTop WiFi Touchpanel: TPMC-8T Crestron TPMC-8T Operations Guide – DOC. 6567C...
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Select the entry within the window and touch Activate. To complete the process, close this window using the “X” in the upper right corner. Operations Guide – DOC. 6567C Isys i/O™ 8.4” TableTop WiFi Touchpanel Isys i/O™ 8.4” TableTop WiFi Touchpanel: TPMC-8T • 65...
Intel PROSet Wireless configuration utility. The Security Pack is available as a special firmware build (TPMC-8X_SP_1.4.zip or later) for the TPMC-8T. For details on how to upgrade firmware, refer to “Programs, Projects and Firmware” which starts on page 55.
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Enter a User Name, Domain and Password. The Roaming Identity should match the Domain. Then touch Next >> to proceed to the second “Security Settings” window. 68 • Isys i/O™ 8.4” TableTop WiFi Touchpanel: TPMC-8T Crestron TPMC-8T Operations Guide – DOC. 6567C...
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“Profiles” Window - Showing Authenticated Access Point Touch Close to complete the process. The “Intel Operations Guide – DOC. 6567C Isys i/O™ 8.4” TableTop WiFi Touchpanel ® PROSet/Wireless” window will now show the connection. Isys i/O™ 8.4” TableTop WiFi Touchpanel: TPMC-8T • 69...
Appendix C: TPMC-8T Multi-Language Pack The TPMC-8T Multi-Language Pack adds support for 32 international languages in addition to the default English language support in the TPMC-8T. This allows the user to view documents written in those languages by all the embedded apps in the touchpanel.
Software. The failure of either party to enforce any right or take any action in the event of a breach hereunder shall constitute a waiver unless expressly acknowledged and set forth in writing by the party alleged to have provided such waiver. 72 • Isys i/O™ 8.4” TableTop WiFi Touchpanel: TPMC-8T LICENSE TERMS OTHER LIMITATIONS Crestron TPMC-8T Operations Guide –...
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MERCHANTABILITY FOR THIS PRODUCT. THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT SUPERSEDES ALL PREVIOUS WARRANTIES. Operations Guide – DOC. 6567C Isys i/O™ 8.4” TableTop WiFi Touchpanel PROPRIETARY RIGHTS GOVERNING LAW CRESTRON LIMITED WARRANTY OFFER WARRANTIES, Isys i/O™ 8.4” TableTop WiFi Touchpanel: TPMC-8T • 73 INCLUDING WARRANTIES...
All brand names, product names and trademarks are the sole property of their respective owners. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Windows95/98/Me/XP/Vista and WindowsNT/2000 are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. 74 • Isys i/O™ 8.4” TableTop WiFi Touchpanel: TPMC-8T Crestron TPMC-8T...
“Limited Use of Particular Services” paragraph above, you may use the SOFTWARE on the DEVICE to interact with other computers or electronic devices. Operations Guide – DOC. 6567C Isys i/O™ 8.4” TableTop WiFi Touchpanel ® Embedded End User License Agreement Isys i/O™ 8.4” TableTop WiFi Touchpanel: TPMC-8T • 75...
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WMFSDK to develop such an application, visit htt://msdn.Microsoft.com/workshop/imedia/windowsmedia/sdk/ wmsdk.asp, accept a separate license for the WMFSDK, download the appropriate WMFSDK, and install it on your system. 76 • Isys i/O™ 8.4” TableTop WiFi Touchpanel: TPMC-8T Crestron TPMC-8T...
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