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N a t u r a l P o i n t
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T r a c k I R
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User's Manual
version 2.11

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  • Page 1 N a t u r a l P o i n t ™ T r a c k I R ™ User’s Manual version 2.11...
  • Page 2 Copyright 2001 Eye Control Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form, by any means, without express written permission. trackIR and NaturalPoint are trademarks of Eye Control Technologies. Windows is a trademark of Microsoft. All other trademarks are property of their respective companies.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Part I: Getting Started...................4 1.1 What’s included..................5 1.2 Hardware and Software Installation............6 1.3 Desktop and Laptop mounting..............9 Part II: Using the trackIR ................11 2.1 Navigating the trackIR Software............11 2.2 Head Control How-To................13 2.3 Software Features................15 Hot Keys..........................15 Key Activated........................16 Quick Start Motion Settings...................16...

  • Page 4: Part I: Getting Started

    Part One: Getting Started 1.0 Minimum System Requirements Windows 98SE, Windows ME, Windows 2000, or Windows XP Pentium 166 Five (5) megabytes of free hard disk space 24 megabytes of RAM USB connection...

  • Page 5: What's Included

    1.1 What's Included 1 trackIR 4 FootUSB Cable Extension 40 Dots 2 Rings (AT and EG models only) Y Breakout Cable for Switch Input 2 Software Diskettes (AT and EG models only) Extra Rubber Pads for Laptop Use...

  • Page 6: Hardware And Software Installation

    3. A new naturalpoint icon will appear on your desktop. 4. Connect the trackIR device to the USB port (see fig. 1) of your computer and place the unit on top of your monitor with the front facing the same direction as the monitor screen.
  • Page 7 11. If you encounter further problems with this procedure, please consult the trouble-shooting guide at the end of this manual. Note: If you accidentally plugged the trackIR unit into your computer before loading the NaturalPoint software, unplug the trackIR unit and go through the install procedure as instructed.
  • Page 8 OK. If you wish to change this language later you may do so from the Advanced Settings page. 4. Remove a dot from the sheet included with your trackIR unit and place it on the tip of your index finger. With the dot facing the trackIR unit, slowly move your finger back and forth in front of the trackIR unit from about 1 arms length away.

  • Page 9: Desktop And Laptop Mounting

    1.3 trackIR Desktop and Laptop Mounting Setting up the trackIR unit on either a desktop or laptop is quick and easy. Desktop Mounting: Simply set the trackIR on top of your monitor and point the unit towards your head or face (see picture below).
  • Page 10 B. Grasp the metal base and use your other hand to pull the trackIR unit up and away from the base. Then, turn the metal base in its hinge so it forms a T shape when looked at straight on (see picture below).

  • Page 11: Part Ii: Using The Trackir

    Part II: Using the trackIR 2.1 Navigating the NaturalPoint Software The trackIR software is designed to provide you, the user, with a variety of options to maximize your enjoyment of the product. We encourage you to try out all of the settings and features to see what works best for you.
  • Page 12 Activated box is also checked. 8. Game Mode on/off button: This button should be turned on to optimize the trackIR’s performance for games. 9. Wand Clicking on/off button: Turning this feature on allows you to use the button on the Wand accessory to perform all of your clicking. See Section 2.6 to learn about the Wand accessory 10.

  • Page 13: Head Control How-To

    Peel a dot from the sheet and place it on your forehead, bridge of your glasses, or headset microphone. • Place the trackIR unit on top of your monitor or clip to the top of your laptop screen. • Make sure the trackIR unit is plugged in and the software is running.
  • Page 14 Hot Keys menu. Important Note: The trackIR unit MUST be able to “see” your dot. When deciding where to place the dot, make sure to check the line of sight between the unit and dot from all angles. Please look at the pictures below for hints on dot placement.

  • Page 15: Software Features

    2.3 Using the trackIR Software Features Note: when adjusting settings or changing options in the software, pay close attention to the picture of the trackIR unit in the middle of the screen. This picture will often be replaced by instructions or menus.

  • Page 16: Key Activated

    Example: If CAPS LOCK is selected as your left click key, it will only act as the left click key while you are using the trackIR. When you close the trackIR software, assign a different key, or turn off the function, the key will return to its normal function.

  • Page 17: Speed Settings

    Speed slider bar: This bar helps you customize and fine-tune the trackIR’s scaling (speed) setting. The further the bar is moved to the right, the less head movement is necessary to move the cursor. You should spend some time experimenting in order to discover your ideal speed level.
  • Page 18 To assign a different function to one of the switches, click on either the Left Switch or Right Switch button. The center of the NaturalPoint software screen will now display a list of possible functions. Click on the function you want to...

  • Page 19: Dwell Clicking

    2.4 Dwell Clicking (Dwell Clicking is Available with the trackIR AT model only) Dwell Clicking: The Dwell Clicking feature enables total hands free control of your computer. When this feature is active, holding the cursor still for a second will produce a Left Click, Right Click, Double Click, or Drag. To use this feature, click on the Dwell Clicking button on the main software screen.

  • Page 20: Dwell Clicking Options

    Dwell Clicking button bar color key: • No highlight: the function represented by this button has not been selected as either the default or single use action. • Green highlight: the function represented by this button has been selected for a single use action.
  • Page 21 The fourth button looks like a cursor arrow connected to three dots, and is used for dragging. When this button highlights, the system will allow you to drag the next time you dwell on an icon.When this button appears gray, it is locked and you may double click continuously without highlighting the button each time.
  • Page 22 The button furthest to the right of the button bar show four arrows. This button is used to drag the dwell clicking button bar. To drag the button bar; highlight the drag button, click on the Button Bar Dragging button and move to the desired location.
  • Page 23 2. Movement Threshold slider bar: This slider bar allows you to adjust the Movement Threshold from 2 pixels to 20 pixels. This is the amount of movement that the system will ignore while you hold the cursor still. Move the slider bar marked Movement Threshold to the left to decrease the amount of movement that the system will ignore.

  • Page 24: Advanced Settings

    2. Settings / Cursor toggle buttons: Use these buttons to switch back and forth between the two Advanced Settings sub-menus. 3. Language Selection Menu: To select a different language for the trackIR software, click on the down arrow and select a language from the pull down...

  • Page 25: Run At Start Up

    (highlighted). These filters help the trackIR ignore objects other than the dot on your head / glasses / headset. 7. Close Advanced Settings: Clicking on this button will take you back to the main software page.

  • Page 26: Rotation

    2. Settings / Cursor toggle buttons: Use these buttons to switch back and forth between the two Advanced Settings sub-menus. 3. Rotation Menu: This menu allows you to clip your trackIR unit to any part of your laptop screen. To ensure that the proper rotation has been selected, compare the angle of your trackIR unit to the graphic shown in this menu.
  • Page 27 To use this feature, click on the Advanced Settings button on the main software screen. When Dot is placed within the trackIR’s field of view, the Data Window will appear as a black square with a small yellow circle moving in a mirror image with the dot on your head.

  • Page 28: Accessories

    2.6 Accessories There are several accessories available for your trackIR unit that are intended to give you more options for cursor control and clicking based on your needs and preferences. Ring (Rings are included with the trackIR EG and AT models) How it works: Using the trackIR Ring you can control your computer’s cursor by pointing your finger...

  • Page 29: Wand

    The unit can also be placed in front of your keyboard. 5. Place your “ring hand” on the keyboard and use your other hand to adjust the trackIR unit. Adjust the unit until the green indicator light comes on when your ring finger is lifted slightly above the keyboard.
  • Page 30 Set-Up: 1. Place the Trackir unit on top of your monitor, clip the unit to the top of your laptop, or place the unit on a table or desk facing towards you. 2. Click on the Wand Clicking button on the main software page to select enable Wand clicking.

  • Page 31: Clicking Switches

    Note: the further you get from the trackIR unit, the more Wand movement will be necessary to cause the same cursor movement. As you get further away from the unit, increase your speed setting to compensate. External Clicking Switches (Switch Clicking is only available with the trackIR EG and AT models)
  • Page 32 4. Open the trackIR software and place a dot on your forehead. Move your head to ensure that the trackIR unit is tracking the dot properly. While using your head to move the cursor, click each switch several times to determine which switch is Right and Left.

  • Page 33: Part Iii: Trouble Shooting

    Manager. Double click on USB devices. If you see a device listed as “unknown” or “?” remove that device and reconnect the trackIR unit. If you see a device listed as “ECT tracker board” then this is not the problem.
  • Page 34 50 degree field of view. If there are no other dots in the field of view and the problem persists, check for highly reflective items or direct light sources in the background.
  • Page 35 Problem Difficulty double clicking with the Wand Possible Causes 1. Double click speed set too fast in mouse properties. 2. No audio feedback. Solutions 1. From the control panel, select mouse and set double click speed to slow. 2. Turn on computer sound system and listen to audio feedback when using the wand. You should hear one "click"...
  • Page 36 2. Check all connections. Unplug and securely reattach all male-female connections. 3. Open Advanced Settings. Move a dot back and forth 2’ in front of the trackIR device and check to ensure that the yellow dot in the data window is surrounded by a green box.
  • Page 37 Problem When using the Dwell Clicking feature, the system clicks faster/slower than I would like. Possible Cause 1. Dwell Click speed set too fast/slow. Solution 1. Click on Advanced Settings. Click on the Dwell tab. Adjust the slider bar marked Dwell Click speed.
  • Page 38 3. Try sitting closer to your computer, or move the Trackir unit closer to you. Problem Even in Slow speed, the cursor moves too fast to control.
  • Page 39 1. Incorrect Rotation setting. Solution 1. Click on the Advanced Settings button on the trackIR software screen. Find the Rotation Menu. Make sure that your unit is sitting at the same angle as the trackIR unit in the rotation window. Problem Cursor movement feels “mushy.”...
  • Page 40 Problem NaturalPoint software screen appears different on the monitor when compared with screen shots in this manual. Some buttons may not be visible. Possible Cause 1. Incorrect Windows display settings. Solution 1. From the Start Menu, click on Settings, then on Control Panel.

  • Page 41: Part Iv Software Updates

    1. Go to www.naturalpoint.com and click on the Support button. Then click on the Downloads button that appears directly under the Support button. 2. Enter your unit serial number (located on the bottom side of your trackIR unit) and your zip (no +4) or postal code.

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