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M1726
17" Fanless Intel Atom
N270
TM
1.6GHz Medical PC
User's Manual
Version 1.2
2015.03
P/N: 4042172600120P

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  • Page 1 M1726 17" Fanless Intel Atom N270 1.6GHz Medical PC User's Manual Version 1.2 2015.03 P/N: 4042172600120P...

  • Page 2: Revision History

    Revision History Version Release Time Description New format applied Updated driver installation section 2015.03 Updated specification Chapter 3 re-organized. - II -...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents Revision History .................... II Copyright Notice .................... v Declaration of Conformity ................v Important Safety Instructions ..............viii Classification ....................ix Disposing of Your Old Product ..............ix Symbols Description ..................x Warranty ......................xi Technical Support ..................xii Chapter 1 - Introduction ................
  • Page 4 Contents 3.3. Bluetooth ....................27 3.4. MSR......................28 3.5. BarCode....................30 3.6. Smart Card Reader ................32 3.7. RFID ....................... 34 3.8. Camera ....................36 3.9. VoIP Phone .................... 37 3.10. Medical Arm Mounting ............... 38 Chapter 4 - BIOS ..................41 4.1 BIOS Main Setup ...................
  • Page 5 Contents A 1.2.7 Hardware Tab ............83 A 1.2.8 About Tab ..............84 - iii -...
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  • Page 7: Copyright Notice

    Preface Copyright Notice All Rights Reserved. The information in this document is subject to change without prior notice in order to improve the reliability, design and function. It does not represent a commitment on the part of the manufacturer. Under no circumstances will the manufacturer be liable for any direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use or inability to use the product or documentation, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
  • Page 8 Preface 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 radio 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.
  • Page 9 Preface RoHS ARBOR Technology Corp. certifies that all components in its products are in compliance and conform to the European Union’s Restriction of Use of Haz- ardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (RoHS) Directive 2002/95/EC. The above mentioned directive was published on 2/13/2003. The main pur-...

  • Page 10: Important Safety Instructions

    Preface Important Safety Instructions Read these safety instructions carefully: 1. Read all cautions and warnings on the equipment. 2. Place this equipment on a reliable surface when installing. Dropping it or letting it fall may cause damage 3. Make sure the correct voltage is connected to the equipment. 4.

  • Page 11: Classification

    Preface 17. The sound pressure level at the operator’s position, according to IEC 704-1:1982, is no more than 70dB(A). 18. Keep this User’s Manual for later reference. 19. DO NOT LEAVE THIS EQUIPMENT IN AN UNCONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT WHERE THE STORAGE TEMPERATURE IS BELOW -20°...

  • Page 12: Symbols Description

    Preface Symbols Description This symbol of “CAUTION” indicates that there is a danger of injury to the user or a risk of damage to the product, should warning notices be disregarded. Battery Recycle UL Classified Certification E322565 37GC Power on/off UL Class II safety symbol Indoor Use Only This symbol indicates electrical warning.

  • Page 13: Warranty

    Preface Warranty This product is warranted to be in good working order for a period of one year from the date of purchase. Should this product fail to be in good working order at any time during this period, we will, at our option, replace or repair it at no additional charge except as set forth in the following terms.

  • Page 14: Technical Support

    Preface Technical Support All ARBOR products are built to the most accurate specifications to ensure reliable performance in the harsh and demanding conditions typical of indus- trial environments. Whether your new equipment is destined for the labora- tory or the factory floor, you can be assured that your product will provide the reliability and ease of operation.

  • Page 15: Chapter 1 - Introduction

    Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 1 - Introduction - 1 -...

  • Page 16: The Product

    It adds some chirpiness to their bedsides, eases anxiety from their minds and makes hospital stay just like at home. For medical staff and care providers, M1726 allows them to retrieve patient data and lab results at the bedside to facilitate instant treatment.

  • Page 17: Specifications

    Introduction 1.3. Specifications System Intel Atom™ N270 1.6GHz processor ® Graphics Intel GMA950 ® Controller Memory 2GB DDR2 SO-DIMM memory module installed Chipset Intel 945GSE + ICH7M ® Storage 2.5" 320GB SATA HDD installed Windows 7 Embedded / Windows 7 Professional / OS Support Windows XP Embedded / Windows XP Professional / Ubuntu and Fedora Linux compliant...
  • Page 18 Introduction 6 x programmable function keys (Volume up/down, Buttons Brightness up/down, Handsfree switch, Menu) LCD Display Size/Type 17" TFT Color LCD Max. Resolution 1280 x 1024, SXGA Max. Colors 16.7M colors Luminance 380 cd/m² (typ.) Viewing Angle 85 (H/R), 80 (H/L), 85 (V/U), 85 (V/D) (CR=10) Contrast Ratio 1000 : 1 Touch Screen...

  • Page 19: Scope Of Delivery

    Upon opening the package, carefully inspect the contents. If any of the items is missing or appears damaged, contact your local dealer or distributor. The package should contain the following items: 1 x M1726 1 x User’s Manual 1 x Driver CD...

  • Page 20: Ordering Information

    Introduction 1.5. Ordering Information 17” fanless Intel® Atom™ N270 medical PC with M1726 camera, WiFi, Bluetooth, Barcode Scanner, MSR, RFID Wall-mount hospital arm (VESA-75/100) L=1907 ARM-1552M Wall-mount hospital arm w/ wall box (VESA-75/100) ARM-1682M L=1847 mm Ceiling-mount hospital arm (VESA-75/100) L=1857...

  • Page 21: Chapter 2 - Getting Started

    Getting Started Chapter 2 Getting Started Chapter 2 - Getting Started - 7 -...

  • Page 22: System Overview

    Understanding the computer help you jump seamlessly from component to component on the computer. This section will quickly familiarize you with the computer. 2.1.1. Dimensions The following illustration shows the dimensions of the M1726, with the measurements of width, depth, and height called out. Unit: mm - 8 -...

  • Page 23: Tour The Computer

    Getting Started 2.1.2 Tour the Computer The computer has some controls, I/O ports, mechanical parts on its enclosure. The following illustration shows the computer in different views, with all the said components called out. Front Side Internal Mic AC’97 Phone Camera MSR Card Swiping Slot...
  • Page 24 Getting Started Notes: 1. To turn on the tablet PC, please press on the “Power” button and hold on for approximately 2 seconds. 2. The audio system of this medical PC is switched between the AC97’ Phone and the speaker of the medical PC. For instance, when you pick up the phone, the audio is switched to the phone so that phone conversation can be carried out.
  • Page 25 Getting Started Warning: The aluminum plate on the rear panel is highly heated when the tablet PC is operating. Please DO NOT touch it during operating. *The temperature will reach up to 60°C. Bottom Side USB Ports Smart Card Reader Slot Phone Jack Mic-in/Speak-out Speaker...

  • Page 26: Periodic Cleaning & Disinfection

    Getting Started Left Side Right Side Phone RFID 2.2. Periodic Cleaning & Disinfection This panel PC is generally employed in medical environment, for example, hospitals, as bedside infotainment (information plus entertainment). It is strongly recommended that users follow the cleaning and disinfection instructions described below to ensure proper maintenance activities.
  • Page 27 Getting Started Caution: • Do not spill liquids on or around the Medical PC. • Do not use other solutions than the ones mentioned above. • Do not touch, press or rub the display panel with abrasive cleaning compounds, instruments, brushes, or rough-surface materials. •...

  • Page 28: Driver Installation Note

    Getting Started 2.3. Driver Installation Note M1726 Windows 7 supports and the subsequent examples are based on the OS. Find the necessary device drivers on the CD that comes with your purchase. 2.3.1. Installation Sequence Always follow the sequence below to install the drivers to prevent errors: Chipset →...
  • Page 29 Getting Started Have the USB CD-ROM drive. Connect the CD-ROM drive to the computer (, and sometimes the connection to power supply is also needed depending on the feature of your CD-ROM drive). Sometimes it is necessary to Connect the USB CD-ROM connect the USB CD-ROM drive drive to the computer to power supply (depending on...
  • Page 30 Getting Started Run AUTORUN.EXE Click/tap to auto-run the driver CD, which allows easier installation of drivers. The installer then opens. Win7 Driver Install Click/tap Browse CD Windows Explorer Click/tap the button to view the CD contents in A list of device drivers then opens onscreen. Always Click on the title of a driver to install it.

  • Page 31: Install Chipset Driver

    Getting Started 2.3.3. Install Chipset Driver To install the chipset driver: Launch the driver installer described earlier and open the driver list. The driver list then opens onscreen. Chipset Click/tap the icon Follow the onscreen instructions to proceed. 2.3.4. Install Graphics Driver To install the graphics driver: Launch the driver installer described earlier and open the driver list.

  • Page 32: Install Audio Driver

    Getting Started 2.3.5. Install Audio Driver To install the audio driver: Launch the driver installer described earlier and open the driver list. The driver list then opens onscreen. Audio Click/tap the icon Follow the onscreen instructions to proceed. 2.3.6. Install LAN Driver To install the LAN driver: Launch the driver installer described earlier and open the driver list.

  • Page 33: Install Touch Screen Driver

    Getting Started 2.3.7. Install Touch Screen Driver To install the touch screen driver: Launch the driver installer described earlier and open the driver list. The driver list then opens onscreen. Touch Screen Click/tap the icon Follow the onscreen instructions to proceed. After the touch screen driver is installed, the touch screen is ready-to-use.

  • Page 34: Install Function-Keys Driver

    Getting Started 2.3.9. Install Function-Keys Driver To install the Function keys’ driver: Launch the driver installer described earlier and open the driver list. The driver list then opens onscreen. Function keys Click/tap the icon Follow the onscreen instructions to proceed. After the function keys driver is installed, the function keys on front panel, such as Menu, Brightness Up/Down, Volume Up/Down, are ready to use.

  • Page 35: Chapter 3 - Use The Computer

    Use the Computer Chapter 3 Use the Computer Chapter 3 - Use the Computer - 21 -...

  • Page 36: Use Touch Screen

    Use the Computer 3.1. Use Touch Screen The computer comes with a resistive touch screen, which locates user's touch by the force applied on it. As a resistive touch screen, it needs the operation with a pointed object such as a stylus or simply your fingertip so it takes the minimum force to trigger actions from the touch screen.
  • Page 37 Use the Computer Step1: Switch to “Tools” to do 4 Points Calibration. Whenever you feel lost in accuracy, do calibration again to adjust the accuracy for proper function- ing. Step 2: And then the whole screen becomes white while a red point round- ed by a red circle like bull’s-eye shows up.
  • Page 38 Use the Computer Press the Red Point to Perform Calibration Press and Hold The Calibration of Individual Point Finished - 24 -...

  • Page 39: Onscreen Keyboards

    Use the Computer 3.1.2. Onscreen Keyboards The computer doesn’t have a physical keyboard to receive user’s text input. To input text on the computer, it relies on either an external USB keyboard or the “onscreen keyboard”. An "onscreen keyboard" is a virtual keyboard with all the standard keys. Start All Programs Accessories...

  • Page 40: Function Keys

    Getting Started 3.2. Function Keys Once you’ve installed Function keys’ driver, the function keys on front panel can be used. For instance, press the “Menu” button to activate the Menu window. It provides the accesses to “Brightness Up/Down”, “Volume Up/ Down”, same as Brightness or Volume control buttons on front panel.

  • Page 41: Bluetooth

    Use the Computer 3.3. Bluetooth Use mouse or finger to tap “Bluetooth Places” icon on desktop to activate a program named “BlueSoleil”. BlueSoleil Double-tap the “soleil” (, which means “sun” in French,) in the center of the window to trigger the search for the Bluetooth devices within the wireless coverage of the computer.

  • Page 42: Msr

    Use the Computer 3.4. MSR Left-click the mouse or finger-tap on “MSR Configure” in All Programs to activate the MSR configuration window as below. - 28 -...
  • Page 43 Use the Computer Then, click or finger-tap “Scan” to enable the program. Remember, when you swipe the card, always make sure the magnetic stripe faces left side. Facing left - 29 -...

  • Page 44: Barcode

    Use the Computer 3.5. BarCode Barcode scanner needs no driver or program to activate it. Whenever an object approaches the sensor, it will automatically flash for a while. You may open a “Word” or “Text” file to scan the information contained in barcode, as below: - 30 -...
  • Page 45 Use the Computer M1726 supports these 1D and 2D barcodes: Linear Code 39 PDF417 Code 128 MicroPDF417 Codabar MaxiCode Data Matrix QR Code Interleaved 2 of 5 Aztec Reduced Space Symbology Code 93 Aztec Mesa Codablock Code 49 Postal UCC Composite...

  • Page 46: Smart Card Reader

    3.6. Smart Card Reader The Smart Card Reader test program is included in driver CD. Drag the folder named DemoTool to desktop from :\M1726 driver CD\SmartCard\DemoTool\ and execute Demo9520.exe inside the folder. Insert a card into reader, make sure the chip facing upwards.
  • Page 47 Use the Computer Click connect and the card’s information will be displayed in column below. - 33 -...

  • Page 48: Rfid

    Use the Computer 3.7. RFID To activate RFID test program, double click the icon on desktop. (it will auto- matically appear on desktop once you have installed the driver properly). After that, the RFID Demo AP window will jump out immediately. Set as below and click “Connect”...
  • Page 49 Use the Computer Select “Inventory” on top menu bar. You may use a RFID tag to do the demo test. - 35 -...

  • Page 50: Camera

    Use the Computer Then, click “Start” to see its information in list. 3.8. Camera A video camera is built in the tablet PC. Use desired program to test the de- vice. When it’s enabled, you will see a blue light beside the camera. The blue light Camera image - 36 -...

  • Page 51: Voip Phone

    Use the Computer 3.9. VoIP Phone The VoIP phone (Voice Communication by IP) is software activated. Users can install desired software to enable phone communication. (one widely known example is Skype). Note: The audio system of this medical PC is switched between the AC97’ Phone and the speaker of the medical PC.

  • Page 52: Medical Arm Mounting

    Use the Computer 3.10. Medical Arm Mounting This tablet PC can be mounted on a wall-mount, desktop-stand, or hospital arm for convenient operation. To mount it on a hospital arm, some tools are required: Cross-headed screwdriver The screws (with the proper size) Step1: Align the screw holes of the arm’s VESA bracket with those on the rear panel of the tablet PC.
  • Page 53 Use the Computer Step2: Apply the appropriate size of screws to the 4 aligned screw holes. Make sure you screw them firmly. Notes: Regarding the screw sizes for VESA mounting: VESA 75: size M6 VESA 100: size M6 Regarding the depth of the screw holes of this medical PC: VESA 75: 7 mm...
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  • Page 55: Chapter 4 - Bios

    BIOS Chapter 4 BIOS Chapter 4 - BIOS - 41 -...

  • Page 56: Bios Main Setup

    BIOS 4.1 BIOS Main Setup The AMI BIOS provides a Setup utility program for specifying the system configurations and settings. The BIOS RAM of the system stores the Setup utility and configurations. When you turn on the computer, the AMI BIOS is immediately activated. To enter the BIOS SETUP UTILITY, press “Delete”...
  • Page 57 BIOS Key Commands BIOS Setup Utility is mainly a key-based navigation interface. Please refer to the following key command instructions for navigation process. “←”“→” Move to highlight a particular configuration screen from the top menu bar / Move to highlight items on the screen “↓”...

  • Page 58: Advanced Settings

    BIOS 4.2 Advanced Settings The “Advanced” setting page provides you the options to configure the details of your hardware, such as IDE, Super IO (input/output), Hardware Health, Bluetooth, WIFI and Barcode scanner. - 44 -...

  • Page 59: Ide Configuration

    BIOS 4.2.1 IDE Configuration Primary IDE Master Select the item to configure it. Press <Enter> to access its the sub menu. Note: When entering the setup, BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE devices. This page shows the status of auto-detected IDE devices. - 45 -...
  • Page 60 BIOS IDE Configuration Sub Menu Type This setting determines the type of the IDE device. The default value is Auto. LBA/Large Mode This setting enables or disables support for IDE drives with capacities greater than 528MB. The default value is Auto. Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) This setting enables or disables to support IDE drives using Block Mode.

  • Page 61: Super Io Configuration

    BIOS DMA Mode This setting determines the IDE DMA mode. The default value is Auto. S.M.A.R.T. This setting determines the IDE Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology mode. The default value is Auto. 32Bit Data Transfer This setting determines support for IDE drives that permit 32-bit accesses. The default value is Enabled.

  • Page 62: Hardware Health Configuration

    BIOS Serial Port1/Port2 Address Select an address and corresponding interrupt for the first and second serial ports: 3F8/IRQ4 2F8/IRQ3 2E8/IRQ3 3E8/IRQ4 Disabled Serial Port 2 Mode Allows BIOS to select mode for Serial Port2 4.2.3 Hardware Health Configuration H/W Health Function: enable or disable the H/W (Hardware Health Function). Press Enter to select “Enabled”...

  • Page 63: Bluetooth Antenna

    BIOS System Temperature Show you the currently monitored system temperature. CPU Temperature Show you the currently monitored CPU temperature. VcoreA / 1.5V / +3.3Vin / +12Vin Displays the voltage level of the VcoreA, 1.5V, +3.3Vin and +12Vin standby and battery. 4.2.4 BlueTooth Antenna Press “Enter”...

  • Page 64: Chipset Settings

    BIOS 4.3 Chipset Settings On the “Chipset” screen, you can use the Up and Down buttons to select “North Bridge Configuration” or “South Bridge Configuration.” - 50 -...

  • Page 65: North Bridge Chipset Configuration

    BIOS 4.3.1 North Bridge Chipset Configuration Memory, DRAM, and internal graphics can be configured on the “North Bridge Chipset Configuration” screen. DRAM Frequency Press “Enter” on it to select “Auto,” “400 MHz” or “500 MHz” for your DRAM frequency. The default is “Auto.” Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Press “Enter”...

  • Page 66: South Bridge Chipset Configuration

    BIOS Internal Graphics Mode-Select Select “Disabled,” “Enabled, 1MB” or “Enabled, 8MB” to allocate the amount of memory for the internal graphic processor. DVMT Mode Select Options: “Fixed Mode,” “DVMT Mode” or “Combo Mode.” DVMT/Fixed Memory Allocates “64MB,” “128MB” or “Maximum DVMT for DVMT/Fixed Memory. 4.3.2 South Bridge Chipset Configuration USB, audio, or PCI-E settings can be configured on the “South Bridge Chipset Configuration”...

  • Page 67: Boot Settings

    BIOS USB Functions selects the number of USB ports to be enabled. Options: “Disabled,” “2 USB ports,” “4 USB ports,” “6 USB ports” and “8 USB ports.” USB 2.0 Controller if your computer has USB 2.0 ports, please choose “Enabled” to activate the USB 2.0 ports.

  • Page 68: Boot Settings Configuration

    BIOS 4.4.1 Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot During the power on self test, the BIOS checks the hardware devices and counts the system memory. But all of these system tests are needed every time you boot, and can be turned off to save time. Enable this setting to turn those tests which are not needed.

  • Page 69: Boot Device Priority

    BIOS 4.4.2 Boot Device Priority This setting determines the sequence that the BIOS uses to look for a boot device from which to load the operating system during the DOS boot process. - 55 -...

  • Page 70: Hard Disk Drives

    BIOS 4.4.3 Hard Disk Drives This function displays the information of HDD detected. - 56 -...

  • Page 71: Security

    BIOS 4.5 Security Supervisor Password Set Change Supervisor Password to enter and change the options of the setup menus. When you select this function, the following message will appear at the center of the screen to assist you in creating a password. Enter New Password: Type the password, up to six characters in length, and press <Enter>.
  • Page 72 BIOS With a password created, a Password Check item appears. Set this item to Setup, you will be prompted to enter the password every time you try to enter the BIOS Setup utility. This prevents an unauthorized person from changing any part of your system configuration.

  • Page 73: Exit Options

    BIOS 4.6 Exit Options Save Changes and Exit Pressing <Enter> on this item and it asks for confirmation: Save configuration changes and exit setup? Pressing <OK> stores the selection made in the menus in CMOS - a special section of memory that stays on after you turn your system off. The next time you boot your computer, the BIOS configures your system according to the Setup selections stored in CMOS.
  • Page 74 BIOS Load Optimal Defaults When you press <Enter> on this item, you get a confirmation dialog box with a message: Load Optimal Defaults? [OK] [Cancel] Pressing [OK] loads the BIOS Optimal Default values for all the setup configurations. <F9> key can be used for this operation. - 60 -...

  • Page 75: Appendix - Touch Panel

    Appendix Appendix Touch Panel Appendix - Touch Panel - 61 - - 61 -...

  • Page 76: A 1.1 Touchmon Utility

    Appendix A 1.1 TouchMon Utility eGalax software package contains an utility to monitor some events related to touchscreen application. After installing the eGalax software package, you will see the icon appearing in the system tray on the right side of the taskbar. Whenever the mouse cursor moves on the tray icon, a tool tip shows as below.
  • Page 77 Appendix Apply To Touchscreen When users select this function, the sub-menu shows all of the eGalax devices installed in the system. Users can choose the devices to which the next function configuration to be applied. TouchMon allows the configuration to be applied to all of the eGalax devices or some specified devices. Apply to Touchscreen Mouse Mode The Mouse mode has a sub-menu to show all of the mouse emulation modes...
  • Page 78 Appendix Beep This function allows users to change the beep mode between "Beep On Touch," "Beep On Release," "Beep From System Beep," and "Beep From Sound Card." The change is applied to the specified devices immediately. Auto Right Click Users can enable/disable the auto right click function. The change is applied to the specified devices immediately.

  • Page 79: A 1.2 Touch Screen Configuration Utility

    Appendix A 1.2 Touch Screen Configuration Utility Besides the TouchMon pop-up menu, users can also double click the icon on the desktop or the shortcut on the All Programs menu to run the touch screen configuration utility. By default the General tab shows up in the eGalax window when the utility is launched.
  • Page 80 Appendix The Add button is used for serial RS-232 controllers only. Press this button to search the eGalax serial controllers connected with the system COM ports. Whenever it finds a new eGalax serial controller, a new serial controller icon will be added in the controller list of the window automatically. The USB eGalax device supports plug and play, the icon denoting USB controller will be added in the controller list automatically when the USB controller is connected with the system USB port.

  • Page 81: A 1.2.2 Setting Tab

    Appendix A 1.2.2 Setting Tab The Setting tab allows users to adjust the settings including beep timing, linearization style, mouse click, etc. Beep • Beep On Touch Tick this check box to generate a beep sound when the touchscreen is pressed.
  • Page 82 Appendix Linearization Style Select the radio button of 9 points or 25 points calibration for linearization. Double Click Time The Double Click Time group is used to set system double click time. Change this value will affect the double click behavior for all of the mice devices in the system.

  • Page 83: A 1.2.3 Option Tab

    Appendix A 1.2.3 Option Tab By pressing the Option button, another window shows up above the eGalax utility for some advanced functions configuration. The advanced functions include: • Enable Constant Touch Enable Constant Touch to force driver to stop reporting touch point when the movement is within the range which users can adjust.
  • Page 84 Appendix The advanced functions include: • Enable Constant Touch Enable Constant Touch to force driver to stop reporting touch point when the movement is within the range which users can adjust. Therefore, users can see a stabilized cursor instead of a chattering cursor when users touch the same point with unwanted noise.

  • Page 85: A 1.2.4 Tool Tab

    Appendix A 1.2.4 Tool Tab Besides viewing the linearization curve of the touchscreen, users can also perform the multi-points calibration and the draw test by clicking the buttons on the tab. • Linearization Curve Linearization curve of the touchscreen is displayed here for reference and troubleshooting purpose.
  • Page 86 Appendix • Linearization The Linearization (this function may be 25 or 9 points calibration depending on the linearization style, see the Setting tab) function is used to compensate the touchscreen linearity. After linearization is completed, the linearity of the touchscreen will be shown in the Linearity Curve window. Pressing this button, the whole screen appears in white and a red point round- ed by a red circle with arrows shows up.
  • Page 87 Appendix Drawing Test Grid - 73 - - 73 -...

  • Page 88: A 1.2.5 Display Tab

    Appendix A 1.2.5 Display Tab eGalax driver utility supports multiple monitors display system. To work with multiple monitors system, users need to configure properly to map the touch- screen working area to the correct system display area. Note: TouchMon is another utility for eGalax touchscreen system. This tray icon utility can monitor the system monitor display configuration change and correct the touchscreen monitor mapping relationship automatically as soon as the system monitor display configuration is changed.
  • Page 89 Appendix • Map to main display if system has only one display monitor Tick this check box to enable the function mapping the touch panel to the main display when the system has only one display monitor. • Operation Mode eGalax driver support split display mode for those applications which do not map the touchscreen to the full screen of the monitor.
  • Page 90 Appendix » Other operation mode Quarter 1 The touchscreen will be mapped to the first quarter area of the specified monitor display. Quarter 2 The touchscreen will be mapped to the 2nd quarter area of the specified monitor display. Quarter 3 The touchscreen will be mapped to the 3rd quarter area of the specified monitor display.
  • Page 91 Appendix DragWorkingArea With the DragWorkingArea button clicked, the image will switch back to the desktop. Users can customize the working area by dragging a rectangle on the desktop. Then click Confirm to set the working area, or click Quit to cancel. Dragging a Rectangle to Set the Working Area - 77 - - 77 -...
  • Page 92 Appendix » Active Area Configuring the Active Area tab allows users to customize up to 6 active areas in which the touches will be recognized. Enable The Active Area Function Tick this check box to enable the Active Area function. If users prefer to give a set of accurate coordinates to create an active area, please click the arrow to pull down the Active Area List and choose among the 6 areas and type in the coordinates in each column fields.
  • Page 93 Appendix Another way to create the active areas, click the Drag Active Area button. The image will switch to the desktop where 6 boxes numbered from 1 to 6 appear in different colors along the left side. See the figure below. 6 Numbered Boxes for Active Areas along the Left Side With one of the six boxes along the left side of the desktop selected, users can click anywhere on the desktop and drag a rectangle as the customized...
  • Page 94 Appendix When the active areas are defined, click the Confirm button in the lower left corner to have the configuration take effect. If you want to cancel a particular active area, simply click the box on the left side and click the Clear button. As the figure shown below, Area 4 is now cleared.

  • Page 95: A 1.2.6 Edge Compensation Tab

    Appendix A 1.2.6 Edge Compensation Tab In some case, if it is difficult to touch items at the edges of the touch panel, users can set adjustment to reach the edges of the screen image. Users can set the stretch percentage for the four edges of the screen by move the slide bars or click the buttons.
  • Page 96 Appendix Right If users set the Edge to <Smaller>, eGalax will reduce the vertical position of the right edge. If users set the Edge to <Larger>, eGalax will extend the vertical position of the right edge. In some case, cursor will be behind the finger when users touch the panel. If users can not see the cursor when they touch down on the panel, users can set X Axis or Y Axis to move the cursor.
  • Page 97 Appendix A 1.2.7 Hardware Tab This tab shows the controller model type and firmware version. Click the Hardware Setting button to configure the sensitivity and delay time of the touch screen. - 83 - - 83 -...
  • Page 98 Appendix A 1.2.8 About Tab This tab provides a general overview of the eGalax driver. - 84 - - 84 -...
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