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User's Guide (Operation)
ELMO Wireless Slate / Tablet (CRA-1)
Read this User's Guide carefully before using the CRA-1.
Store this User's Guide in a safe place in case you need it again.

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  • Page 1 User's Guide (Operation) ELMO Wireless Slate / Tablet (CRA-1) Read this User's Guide carefully before using the CRA-1. Store this User's Guide in a safe place in case you need it again.

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1) Read these instructions. plugs, convenience receptacles, and the 2) Keep these instructions. point where they exit from the apparatus. 3) Heed all warnings. 11) Only use attachments/accessories 4) Follow all instructions. specified by the manufacturer. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, 6) Clean only with dry cloth.
  • Page 3 CRA-1R:17874/SDPPI/2011; PLG.ID 3512 Malaysia: SIRIM CRA-1 :RAHY/23F/1210/S(10-2149) CRA-1,ELMO COMPANY LTD. CRA-1R:RAVG/31N/1210/S(10-2150) CRA-1R,ELMO COMPANY LTD. Singapore: IDA CRA-1 :Approved by IDA for use in Singapore. N2558-10 CRA-1R:Approved by IDA for use in Singapore. N2559-10 South Africa: ICASA CRA-1 :TA-2010/1494 CRA-1R:TA-2010/1493 Thailand: NTC...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Before Use ...........................6 Main Functions ........................7 Supplied Items.........................10 Part Names ........................11 Preparations ........................12 Inserting and Charging the Battery Pack...............12 Inserting the Battery into the Pen ..................13 Installing the Tablet Software (Image Mate Accent)............14 Basic Tablet Operations....................16 Basic Pen Operations ....................16 Basic Screen Configuration...................17 Connections........................18 Using in a Lesson......................19...
  • Page 5 Whiteboard Mode ......................47 Teaching Material Import Mode ..................49 Function List ........................51 Creating Teaching Materials.....................52 Teaching Material Creation Mode..................53 Operation ........................53 Creating a Teaching Material with the Document Camera ..........54 Creating a Teaching Material with a Method Other Than the Document Camera..57 File Operations......................64 Menu List .........................67 Teaching Material Creation Mode..................67...

  • Page 6: Before Use

    Before Use Thank you very much for purchasing this product. Please read this manual carefully to make suitable use of the Tablet. Also, please be sure to refer to any supplemental information included with this product. Please note that screens and figures used in this manual may differ from the actual views.

  • Page 7: Main Functions

    Main Functions This product (Tablet) is an educational tool that makes lessons using ELMO's Document Camera more enjoyable and easier to understand. The Tablet has several key features for teaching more effective lessons. ■ Drawing on the Document Camera image By drawing directly onto the Document Camera image, you can easily get important points hat were difficult to explain just by image across to students.
  • Page 8 ■ Using as a whiteboard You can select an image to use as the background in your lesson, such as graph paper or musical score. You can draw graphs or press an item stamp to position illustrations such as human figures or fruit, helping you to create teaching materials.
  • Page 9 ■ Drawing on a computer screen You can operate a computer with the Tablet. You can use the Tablet instead of a mouse to operate a computer, or to draw directly on the computer screen. ■ Drawing straight lines The straight line pen and marker have a straight line correction function. It automatically converts a handwritten straight line into a precise straight line.

  • Page 10: Supplied Items

    Supplied Items The package of this product contains the following items. Contact your dealer if any of the following items are not included in the package you purchased. Wireless adapter Tablet Tweezers for Extra core ×3 Dry cell AAA Battery pack replacing a core battery for the tablet...

  • Page 11: Part Names

    Part Names Power button Turn the Tablet ON or OFF. Press the button for 3 seconds or more to turn OFF. <See “Operation”> Tablet When the power is ON, it is lit blue. When the battery level is low, it flashes.

  • Page 12: Preparations

    Preparations Inserting and Charging the Battery Pack Before use, insert the battery pack and check whether it is charged. ➊ Insert the battery pack in the tablet. Insert the supplied battery pack in Battery box lid the battery box on the underside of the tablet.

  • Page 13: Inserting The Battery Into The Pen

    Inserting the Battery into the Pen Insert the dry cell battery in the pen before use. Dry cell AAA battery ・Make sure that the polarity (+/-) of the dry cell battery is correct. ・Remove the dry cell battery if the pen will not be used for a long time. ・Do not recharge or short-circuit the dry cell battery.

  • Page 14: Installing The Tablet Software (Image Mate Accent)

    Installing the Tablet Software (Image Mate Accent) The Tablet software (Image Mate Accent) is used to perform operations such as the basic drawing operations and need to be installed before you use the Tablet. Install the Tablet software (Image Mate Accent) by following the procedure described below. The installation is required only one time for each computer when it is used with the Tablet for the first time.
  • Page 15 Depending on your computer environment, a warning message may appear about compatibility with the hardware or digital signatures may appear. In that case select "Always trust software from ELMO COMPANY, LIMITED", and press the "Install" button. ④ When installation is complete, the "Image Mate Accent" icon is displayed on the desktop.

  • Page 16: Basic Tablet Operations

    Basic Tablet Operations This section describes the basic Tablet operations, and the operation names. Basic Pen Operations 3. Select a menu button 1. Draw 2. Move the cursor Move while holding Move while Touch a menu button. touching the slightly away from tablet.

  • Page 17: Basic Screen Configuration

    The tablet's operating area corresponds to the entire screen. Basic Screen Configuration This section describes the basic configuration of the screen that is displayed when using the ablet. Startup screen of the Tablet software (Image Mate Accent) This area is for displaying the Document Camera image and ①...

  • Page 18: Connections

    This section shows an example of the connection of the Tablet with other devices. ■ Items to prepare Tablet, and supplied items Items sold separately ● Tablet ● ELMO Document Camera ● Wireless adapter ● Computer ● RGB/USB composite cable ● Projector ● RGB cable ➊...

  • Page 19: Using In A Lesson

    Using in a Lesson This section shows how to use the Tablet in an actual lesson.
  • Page 20 First, touch a function key at the top of the tablet to select the mode that you want to use. Details of the modes are described in the table below. Mode Function key Description Document Camera For using a Document Camera in a mode lesson.

  • Page 21: Whiteboard Mode

    ■ Diagram of the Tablet modes Document Camera mode Document Camera Document Camera image image display Document Camera operations Tablet basic operations Whiteboard mode Drawing Deleting Background Background Recording image selection Computer operations Screen Use instead of a mouse capture to operate the computer.

  • Page 22: Basic Operations In Document Camera Mode

    Basic Operations in Document Camera Mode In Document Camera Mode, you can draw on the Document Camera image or record the drawing process. Also, you can directly operate basic functions of the Document Camera, such as zoom. Operation ➊ Turn on the Document Camera. In Windows XP, driver installation may start when the Document Camera is connected for the first time.
  • Page 23 ➋ Turn on the Tablet. When you press the power button, the power LED is lit. * If the power LED flashes or stays off, the level of the battery pack is too low. Caution Charge the battery pack. ➌ Set the Document Camera to the computer mode.

  • Page 24: Operating The Document Camera

    , display All Programs in the Windows Start menu, select - If you cannot find icon ELMO → Image Mate Accent, and start Image Mate Accent.exe. Caution - Do not change the resolution settings for the computer screen while the Tablet software (Image Mate Accent) is starting.

  • Page 25: Drawing

    Drawing ➊ Touch the desired pen icon in the menu on the top right of the screen. Select to draw a red line, and select to draw a black line. The initial setting is straight line pen (red) and pencil (black). The pen with the ruler symbol is a straight line pen that has a straight line correction function.

  • Page 26: Drawing Straight Lines

    Drawing Straight Lines The straight line pen and marker have a straight line correction function. It automatically converts a handwritten straight line into a precise straight line. ■ Underlining ➊ Touch ➋ Draw a straight line. The line is converted into a precise straight line. N o t e See "Setting the Pen"...

  • Page 27: Deleting

    Deleting ■ Partial deletion If you only want to delete part of a drawing, align the cursor with the area that you want to delete, and drag the pen while pressing the eraser button. Eraser button You cannot partially delete a line that was drawn continuously. Caution ■...

  • Page 28: Recording A Lesson

    Recording a Lesson ■ Recording as a picture ➊ Display the image that you want to save as a picture. ➋ Touch to save the picture. ・ For information on how to check the saved picture, see "Selecting a Teaching Material".

  • Page 29: Quitting

    ■ Recording a video ➊ Display the image that you want to record as video. ➋ Touch on the right of the screen to start the recording. Touch again to stop the recording. N o t e To display the lesson recording start/stop button , touch at the bottom of the menu buttons and go to the next menu.

  • Page 30: Advanced Operations In Document Camera Mode

    Advanced Operations in Document Camera Mode The advanced operations in Document Camera mode enable you to use functions in addition to the basic operations to give lessons that are easier to understand. Using the Mask The mask hides part or all of the Document Camera image that is displayed. By temporarily hiding a part that you do not want to display when asking questions or giving an explanation, your lessons will become more effective.

  • Page 31: Using The Highlight

    Using the Highlight The highlight function brings attention to a part of the Document Camera image. By highlighting only the area you want to bring to attention, your lessons will become more effective. ➊ Touch on the bottom left. The highlighted area is displayed on the screen. Drag the highlighted ➋...

  • Page 32: Using The Scroll

    Using the Scroll The scroll function enlarges the Document Camera image. By temporarily enlarging a small part and moving the image with the pen, your lessons will become more effective. ➊ Touch on the bottom left. An electronically magnified image is displayed on the screen. Drag the ➋...

  • Page 33: Using Compare Pictures

    Using Compare Pictures Compare pictures is a function that displays the current Document Camera image together with the still image that is shot when the button is touched. By using this function to compare the live image and the still image, your lessons will become more effective.

  • Page 34: Whiteboard Mode

    Whiteboard Mode Operation In whiteboard mode, you can display one of the frequently used backgrounds that have been repared in advance (see the table below), and you can draw on the background. Touch the function key on the tablet. Changing the Background Touch the icon in the menu button on the right side of the screen (see the table below) to select the background.
  • Page 35 Alphabet practice sheet Whiteboard To set a picture that you have prepared yourself as the background, use teaching material import mode or teaching material creation mode. See "■ Changing the Caution background" for more details. ■ Using graph paper When the straight line pen is used while graph paper is selected, the start point and end point of the line are corrected to the positions of line intersections on the graph.
  • Page 36 ➋ Draw a straight line. The line is converted into a precise straight line, and the start point and end point are corrected to the positions of line intersections on the graph. N o t e • See "Setting the Pen Writing Style" for more details on setting the straight line pen. •...

  • Page 37: Setting The Computer Images As The Background

    Setting the Computer Images as the Background In whiteboard mode, in addition to the backgrounds prepared in advance, you can set the computer images as the background. ■ Operating the computer ➊ Touch to display the computer screen. ➋ Start another application. The Pen can be used instead of a mouse. N o t e To display the computer button , touch...
  • Page 38 ➋ Touch and draw. ➌ To return to the previous screen without capturing the screen, touch...

  • Page 39: Teaching Material Import Mode

    Teaching Material Import Mode In teaching material import mode, you can view pictures or videos that you have recorded in advance. Operation Touch the function key on the tablet. Selecting a Teaching Material Select the picture or video that you want to view. Image type symbol Pictures, videos and teaching materials created in teaching material creation mode can be selected.

  • Page 40: Selecting A Video

    Video symbol Indicates videos. Indicates images that were created in teaching Teaching material creation symbol material creation mode. (Editable) Filter To filter the teaching materials to be displayed. If all teaching materials cannot be displayed on a single Page screen, they will be displayed in the next page(s). Display the updated date for the selected teaching Information material.

  • Page 41: Deleting A Teaching Material

    Depending on the environment or condition of your computer, the video may playback slowly or the reaction time for operations may be slow. Caution Closing other applications may improve the performance. Deleting a Teaching Material You can delete teaching materials that you no longer need. ➊...
  • Page 42 Touch . A confirmation message is displayed. If you want to delete the ➍ teaching material, select "Yes". ➎ Touch to exit the deletion screen. Filter To filter the teaching materials to be displayed. If all teaching materials cannot be displayed on a single Page screen, they will be displayed in the next page(s).
  • Page 43 When you select a teaching material in the deletion screen, the deletion selection is maintained even when the teaching material is hidden after you move to a different Caution page or apply the filter. This teaching material is deleted when you click The teaching materials displayed in BACKGROUND SELECT of teaching material import mode and teaching material creation mode are the same as those displayed with "Open"...

  • Page 44: Menu List

    Menu List The displayed buttons vary depending on the mode. Also, when "Expert" is set, menu items appear that are not normally displayed. Expert setting When expert is selected with the "Expert" setting in "Settings", the operations change as described below. ・...
  • Page 45 To save the currently displayed contents and the audio that is input to the computer as a video. Elements such as the Document Camera image that is displayed on the background, the background image and the drawn lines are recorded, but elements such as the buttons Start/stop lesson recording and cursor are not recorded.
  • Page 46 The shaded items are available in expert mode. See "Expert setting" for more details. ■ Sub menu buttons To hide part or all of the Document Camera image that is displayed. You can move the masked by dragging it. Mask In one operation, you can only move the mask up or down or to the left or right.

  • Page 47: Whiteboard Mode

    Whiteboard Mode ■ Menu buttons To select pen 1. The initial setting is a red straight line pen. You can change Pen 1 the settings for this pen in "Pen Settings". To select pen 2. The initial setting is a black pencil. You can change the Pen 2 settings for this pen in "Pen Settings".
  • Page 48 To save the currently displayed contents as a picture. Elements such as the Document Camera image that is displayed on the background, the background image and the drawn lines are recorded, but elements such as Capture the buttons and cursor are not recorded. The pictures can be displayed in "...

  • Page 49: Teaching Material Import Mode

    Teaching Material Import Mode ■ Menu buttons To select pen 1. The initial setting is a red straight line pen. You can change Pen 1 the settings for this pen in "Pen Settings". To select pen 2. The initial setting is a black pencil. You can change the Pen 2 settings for this pen in "Pen Settings".
  • Page 50 Displayed when the whole menu cannot be displayed on one screen. Use this button to go to the next menu. Next menu When the final menu is displayed, touch this button to return to the first menu. To redo the last editing operation (such as drawing with the Undo pen or deleting with the eraser).

  • Page 51: Function List

    Function List The functions available in each mode are shown below. ○・・・Can always be used. －・・・Cannot be used. △・・・May not be possible to use depending on the expert setting, the connection status of the Document Camera, and the operation status of the Document Camera. Teaching Document Whiteboard...

  • Page 52: Creating Teaching Materials

    Creating Teaching Materials This section describes how to create teaching materials to use in a lesson.

  • Page 53: Teaching Material Creation Mode

    This section describes the teaching material creation mode. First, touch a function key at the top of the tablet to create a teaching material to use in a lesson. Mode Function key Description Teaching material To create teaching materials to use creation mode in a lesson.

  • Page 54: Creating A Teaching Material With The Document Camera

    Creating a Teaching Material with the Document Camera ■ Creating a teaching material with pictures Touch on the right of the screen to display the Document Camera ➊ remote control. (The remote control is not displayed if the Document Camera is not connected.) Operate the Document Camera by touching (zoom +/-),...
  • Page 55 ■ Creating a teaching material with videos ➊ Touch and configure the record settings. The following types of recording are available for creating a Document Camera video. The details of the recording differ depending on the mode or application, so select a type that is suitable for your objective.
  • Page 56 ➋ Touch to start recording. In frame recording, recording is performed each time is touched. ➌ To finish recording, touch When the mode is changed from teaching material creation mode to another mode, the recording stops. Caution...

  • Page 57: Creating A Teaching Material With A Method Other Than The Document Camera

    Creating a Teaching Material with a Method Other Than the Document Camera ■ Changing the background In teaching material creation mode, you can select a background from the pictures and videos created with the Tablet software (Image Mate Accent). Touch on the right of the screen, and select the picture or video to ➊...
  • Page 58 To go to the deletion screen. Deletion screen The teaching material previously selected is selected for deletion. To select a picture or video that is saved on the computer. File selection Depending on the picture type,it may not be possible to use some of the pictures Caution that are saved on your computer.
  • Page 59 ■ Inserting pictures In teaching material creation mode, you can insert pictures that are saved on your computer. ➊ Touch on the right of the screen. ➋ Select a picture that is saved on the computer. ➌ Drag and drop the selected picture on the screen to insert it. Depending on the picture type, it may not be possible to use some of the pictures that are saved on your computer.
  • Page 60 ■ Entering text In teaching material creation mode, you can enter text using the computer's keyboard. ➊ Touch on the right of the screen. Touch the screen to enable keyboard input. ➋ The entered text is displayed in the color of the pen that was selected last.
  • Page 61 ■ Moving and enlarging materials ➊ Touch on the right of the screen. ➋ Drag on the screen to select a line or picture within the range of dragging. ➌ The selected line or picture can be moved by dragging it.
  • Page 62 ■ Modifying materials ➊ Touch on the right of the screen to display the edit drawing screen. In the edit drawing screen, you can change the selected line, picture or text. To move the position of the selected line or picture to the front or back of other lines or pictures.
  • Page 63 ■ Using the stamp function The stamp is a function that enables you to insert a pre-prepared illustration when creating a teaching material. For example, to explain basketball strategy or positions, you can easily create a teaching material by using a basketball court stamp. ➊...

  • Page 64: File Operations

    When a stamp is selected, the STAMP SELECT screen disappears, and ➌ the stamp image is displayed on the teaching material creation screen. Touch the pen on the position where you want to insert the stamp image ➍ to place it there. N o t e •...
  • Page 65 ■ Opening a teaching material ➊ Touch on the bottom left. ➋ Select the teaching material to edit. Teaching materials created in teaching material creation mode can be selected in the teaching material selection screen. The teaching materials are displayed in order of last updated date, but teaching materials set as “favorite”...
  • Page 66 To go to the deletion screen. Deletion screen The teaching material previously selected is selected for deletion. To cancel the teaching material selection and return to Cancel the previous mode. Depending on the environment or condition of your computer, the video may playback slowly or the reaction time for operations may be slow.

  • Page 67: Menu List

    Menu List The menu button functions are described below. Teaching Material Creation Mode ■ Menu buttons To select pen 1. The initial setting is a red straight line pen. You can change Pen 1 the settings for this pen in "Pen Settings". To select pen 2.
  • Page 68 To save the currently displayed contents as a picture. Elements such as the Document Camera image that is displayed on the background, the background image and the drawn lines are recorded, but elements such as the buttons Capture and cursor are not recorded. The pictures can be displayed in "...

  • Page 69: Function List

    Function List The functions available in the teaching material creation mode are shown below. ○・・・Can always be used. △・・・May not be possible to use depending on the expert setting, the connection status of the Document Camera, and the operation status of the Document Camera. Button name Teaching material creation mode Pen 1...

  • Page 70: Various Settings

    Various Settings This section describes how to configure the settings for Tablet operations.

  • Page 71: Setting Mode

    This section describes the setting mode. Mode Function key Description Setting mode To configure the settings for Tablet operations. You can also display the version or status of connected devices. Quit Quit the Tablet software (Image Mate Accent). Setting Mode In setting mode, you can configure the settings for Tablet operations.

  • Page 72: Tablet Status Display

    Tablet Status Display To display the version of the Tablet software (Image Version display Mate Accent), the version of the Tablet, and the version of the wireless adapter. To display the electric wave strength of the Tablet and Electric wave strength wireless adapter.

  • Page 73: Setting The Pen

    Setting the Pen ➊ Touch to display the pen settings. Pen 1/pen 2 To select the pen that you want to configure . To select a type for the selected pen. Pencil Draw lines with the set thickness regardless of the pen pressure.

  • Page 74: Other Functions

    Other Functions This section describes various functions related to the Tablet. Replacing the Pen Tip When the pen tip becomes round, replace it with the supplied extra core. Use the supplied extra core replacement tweezers when replacing the pen tip. When replacing the pen tip, be sure to replace it with an extra core that was supplied with the product.

  • Page 75: About The Leds

    About the LEDs The power button LED and status LED on the tablet and the wireless settings button LED on the wireless adapter indicate the status of the devices. ■ Power LED LED status Operation Power is OFF. Press the power button to turn the power ON. Power is ON.

  • Page 76: Setting The Pen Writing Style

    Setting the Pen Writing Style Double-click the "Image Mate Accent Driver" icon that is displayed on the ➊ taskbar. Select "Settings and Test Drawing" in the menu. The Image Mate Accent Driver settings and test drawing screen is ➋ displayed. To configure settings for drawings or perform operations.
  • Page 77 To return "⑥ Applicable distance for direct line correction" and "⑦ Waiting time ⑦ Default for direct line correction" to their initial values. To configure the pen pressure sensitivity on the tablet. The firmer you set this setting, the more pressure you will have to apply on the surface of the tablet to draw a line.

  • Page 78: Adding A Stamp

    Windows Start menu → My Computer → Tablet software (Image Mate Accent) installation drive (C:) → Program Files or Program Files (x86) → ELMO → Image Mate Accent → stamp folder.. When adding a new group, create a new folder and add a name.

  • Page 79: Wireless Communication Settings For The Tablet

    Wireless Communication Settings for the Tablet If the "Status LED" flashes and communication is not performed when you press the power button, use the "Wireless settings buttons" on the tablet underside and wireless adapter to perform the wireless settings. Turn ON the tablet's power, and press the "Wireless settings button"...

  • Page 80: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If trouble occurs or you have any queries, first check this section. If the problem persists, check your warranty and contact the dealer where you purchased the product. Tablet power does not turn ON Is the battery pack inserted? Check that the battery pack is inserted correctly.
  • Page 81 Communication between the Tablet and wireless adapter is unstable If third-party Tablet software is running, it may conflict with the Is third-party Tablet software operations of this ELMO Tablet. installed? Do not operate third-party Tablet software while using this Tablet.
  • Page 82 Cannot play the audio of a teaching material with the Tablet software (Image Mate Accent) The video types are lesson recording, normal recording, Is the video a lesson recording intermittent recording and frame recording. Of these, video? audio is recorded only with lesson recording. Audio is not recorded with the other video types.

  • Page 83: Product Specifications

    Product Specifications Product Specifications Model Name CRA-1 Operating Temperature 0 to 40 ºC 8.0 x 5.0 inches Reading Range (203.2 x 127.0 mm) Reading Resolution 0.0127 mm Reading Accuracy 0.42 mm Reading Speed 120 rps Pen Pressure Level 1024 level Wireless Band Used 2.4 GHz...

  • Page 84: System Requirements

    System Requirements The Tablet can be used in the following computer environments. Computer model IBM PC/AT compatible Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition / Professional SP2 Operating system Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic / Home Premium / (OS) Business / Enterprise / Ultimate SP1 Microsoft Windows 7 Starter / Home Premium / Professional / Ultimate Intel Core 2 Duo 2 GHz equivalent or higher...

  • Page 85: About The Separately Sold Accessories

    The following products are sold separately as accessories. (However, please understand that some products have a limited manufacturing cycle.) ・ Dedicated Tablet pen Tablet Pen for CRA-1 ・ Battery pack Battery Pack for CRA-1 Consult your local dealer about purchasing accessories.

  • Page 86: About The Operating Environment And Storage

    ■ About the use of this product This product can only be used in countries or regions where it complies with wireless regulations, such as laws related to electric waves. Contact your dealer before using this product outside the country or region of purchase. ■...

  • Page 87: Disclaimer

    The software installed on your computer or your peripheral devices may inhibit the operation of ELMO software. ELMO accepts no responsibility whatsoever for any losses, direct or indirect, that result from the use of ELMO software. About Trademarks The following trademarks and registered trademarks are used in this manual.

  • Page 88: About The Warranty

    ■ About maintenance parts ELMO will stock maintenance parts for this product (the parts required for maintaining the function of the product) for 8 years after the end of production. Repair will be possible until the end of this parts storage period.
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