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Page 1 Eraser User Manual...
Page 2 Before the details on how to make best use of the inTACT Eraser, a couple of sentences about our company. E.A.S.Y. LLC stands for “Engineering to Assist and Support You”.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table Of Contents Introduction What’s in the Box Familiarization Changing and Loading Batteries Turning Eraser On/Off How To Erase Notes on Erasing Quality Batteries E.A.S.Y. Eraser NGINEERING TO SSIST AND UPPORT...
Page 4: Introduction
Introduction The inTACT Eraser is essentially a handheld battery-powered iron. It can be used to flatten raised lines you’ve scribed on the plastic sheets of your tactile graphics tablet. You can use this to correct mistakes, change lines when you have new ideas, and generally edit what you’re drawing –...
Page 5: What's In The Box
What’s in the Box / Familiarization What’s in the Box? 1 inTACT Eraser 4 Alkaline AAA non-rechargeable batteries ( included, to be inserted into Eraser by user.) Familiarization When you first hold the Eraser in your hands, before inserting the batteries, handle the unit sufficiently to become familiar with its shape and feel.
Page 6: Changing And Loading Batteries
Using the Eraser Changing and Loading Batteries Unscrew the battery cap at the end of the handle farthest from the heating tip. Slip the battery holder out of the handle. Notice the ends of the battery holder are different. There's the end with a contact pin and the flat end.
Page 7: Turning Eraser On/Off
Using the Eraser Turning the Eraser On and Off The on-off switch is the Eraser’s only control; it is a rubber push button. To indicate when the Eraser is on (heated up), a beeper is used. When the Eraser is on and working properly, the soft high-pitched tone will typically cycle continually –...
Page 8: How To Erase
Using the Eraser How to Erase Hold the Eraser more or less vertical (straight up and down). This allows the flat heated tip to make good contact with the tactile drawing sheet. Grip it in any way that’s comfortable and natural for you. Some users find it effec- tive to hold it, pen-like, with thumb and two fingers, where the handle meets the conical tip housing.
Page 9 Using the Eraser How to Erase (Cont.) Many users find that short strokes or small circles of the Eraser across the line being erased are the most effective means of flattening a line. You will not need to push down hard on the Eraser;...
Page 10: Notes On Erasing Quality
Notes on Erasing Quality Sighted individuals will generally be able to see a residual line, even after erasing has flattened it to the point where it has nearly or completely vanished to the touch. How many erasing strokes are needed to flatten a line depends in part on how firmly the line has been scribed.
Page 11: Batteries
Batteries Battery type and management Only AAA batteries will work with the Eraser. The Eraser is packaged with a set of four fresh (non-rechargeable) Alkaline batteries. These are the least expensive choice for replacement and provide thee hours of continuous erasing time. Turning the Eraser off when you’re not using it will let the batteries last much longer, although you will need to let the tip warm up again each time you turn it back on.
Page 12 E.A.S.Y. NGINEERING TO SSIST AND UPPORT Contact Information E.A.S.Y. LLC 210 Colchester Avenue Burlington, VT 05405 802-448-0170 www.EasyTactileGraphics.com Product Support Support@EasyTactileGraphics.com...