Starting the RemotePoint Presenter Software ..10 Using RemotePoint Presenter as a Presentation Remote Control ....11 Clearing a Presentation Tool from the Screen ..12 Operating Distances .
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Table of Contents continued FCC Certification ......39 Warranty ........40 RemotePoint Presenter Software License Agreement .
Introduction About RemotePoint Presenter is a complete wireless RemotePoint presentation system. Presenter The wireless presentation remote features a laser pointer, a thumb maneuvered mouse, programmable slide controls, and the patented ClickTrigger. RemotePoint Presenter includes a 32-MB storage drive and receiver for presentation storage and 100 foot RF wireless range.
REMOTEPOINT PRESENTER Installation System • Requirements • • Note: Win98 systems must have software loaded to Installing the RemotePoint Presenter Software Note: If the setup wizard does not appear, double-click Installing Batteries in the RemotePoint Presenter Remote Windows 98, Me, 2000 or XP Available USB port 6 MB of available hard disk space ensure trouble free operation...
Connecting the Remove the protective cap from the USB Receiver. USB Receiver Flip up the antenna. Insert the receiver into an available USB port on your computer. The slowly flashing green light indicates that the receiver is working. A standard USB extension cable can be used if your computer has USB ports that are located close together.
REMOTEPOINT PRESENTER Programming the The RemotePoint Presenter Remote shares a unique Receiver address with the receiver. This address is automatically programmed into your receiver the first time you use it. You should not have to reprogram it unless you have trouble with the communication between the RemotePoint Presenter Remote and the receiver.
Using RemotePoint Presenter programmable buttons in addition to the laser pointer button and the ClickTrigger on the back. Using RemotePoint With no software loaded, RemotePoint Presenter is ready Presenter for a to help you present a PowerPoint slideshow. PowerPoint Presentation To use the RemotePoint Presenter as a mouse: ClickTrigger (on bottom) Mouse pointer...
REMOTEPOINT PRESENTER The other RemotePoint Presenter Remote buttons work as follows: emits for the duration that you press the button, up to a maximum of 60 seconds. The range of the beam is in excess of 100 feet. Use this when you want to direct the audience’s attention away from the screen or to begin or end a slide show.
With the RemotePoint Presenter software running, the Remote Control RemotePoint Presenter becomes a full-featured presentation remote control. With a single click, you can change to a different profile, which is a collection of button assignments. To use RemotePoint Presenter as a presentation...
REMOTEPOINT PRESENTER Clearing a Presentation Tool from the Screen Several of the RemotePoint Presenter tools display things on the screen. For example, the analog clock, digital clock and countdown timer all display clocks in one form or another. You can clear these from the screen by pressing a second time the button you pressed to display the item, or by pressing Escape on your keyboard.
USER’S GUIDE Transporting Low batteries in the RemotePoint Presenter Remote may RemotePoint also reduce the operating distance. Always ensure that Presenter you have replacement batteries available. When transporting the RemotePoint Presenter Remote, always remove the batteries from the unit. Although the transmitter automatically goes into a low power “sleep”...
REMOTEPOINT PRESENTER Customizing RemotePoint Presenter With the RemotePoint Presenter software, you can customize RemotePoint Presenter for your own needs. You can: • • • • • To perform any of these functions, start the RemotePoint Presenter software, as described in Starting the RemotePoint Presenter Software on page 10.
The preset profiles and their button assignments are: Profile Business Page Up Presentation Educational Page Up Presentation Internet Browser – Back Right Click Browsing Keynote Page Up Speech Lecture Page Up Standard Left Click Mouse Training Page Up Session Factory Page Up Default To change to a different profile:...
REMOTEPOINT PRESENTER Note: You can drag a tool from another button as well as To assign a tool to a button using menus: Description of These are the functions of the various tools that you can Tools assign to buttons on the RemotePoint Presenter Remote. Presentation Tools Clear...
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Countdown Displays a countdown timer on Timer the screen. You can enter the number of seconds to count down, from 1 to 999. This number automatically translates into Hours:Minutes:Seconds. Analog Displays an analog clock on the Clock screen. You can change the appearance of the clock face.
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REMOTEPOINT PRESENTER Geometric Pointer Spotlight Subliminal Message Ticker Tape Displays a horizontally scrolling message Toggles the mouse cursor between a pointer you select and a normal mouse cursor. Click the mouse to leave a copy of the pointer on the screen. You can change the size and shape of the pointer by dragging it.
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Zoom Magnifies a portion of the screen. When Zoom Window is selected, press the Zoom tool button, and then drag to define the area you want to enlarge. When one of the Auto Zoom options are selected, click to enlarge the area around the mouse cursor.
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REMOTEPOINT PRESENTER Text Stamp Toggles the mouse cursor between a PowerPoint Tools Powerpen Powerpointer Toggles the mouse cursor between a large letter “T” and a normal mouse cursor. Click to leave a copy of the text you enter in the Properties dialog on the screen, or type to enter different text.
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Powershape Toggles the mouse cursor between a shape you select and a normal mouse cursor. Click to leave a copy of the shape on the screen. The shape becomes an annotation in the PowerPoint presentation. You can change the size and shape of the image by dragging it.
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REMOTEPOINT PRESENTER Jump to Slide Next Slide Previous Slide First Slide Last Slide Exit Slide Show Internet Tools Activate Browser Go to URL Forward Back Refresh Home Search Jumps to a selected slide in a PowerPoint slide show. You can set the slide number to jump to, and whether to reset the animation.
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Favorites Add to favorites Window Print Stop Page Down Clicks your browser’s page down button. Page Up Mouse Tools Center Cursor Wheel Left Click Middle Click Right Click Left Double Double-clicks the left mouse button. Click Middle Double Click Right Double Click Opens your browser’s Favorites menu.
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REMOTEPOINT PRESENTER Keyboard Tools Keyboard Keypad Keystroke Page Up Page Down Presses the Page Down key. Enter Escape Delete Right Left Down Launch Mail Displays a keyboard on the screen. Use this tool to enter text in a Windows application (such as Microsoft Excel, or PowerPoint).
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Windows Tools Copy Paste Close Application Close Document Top of Doc Moves to the top of the active document. Bottom of Minimize/ Restore All Restores all windows if they were just Next Window Previous Window Next Document Cuts the selection to the Windows clipboard.
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REMOTEPOINT PRESENTER Previous Document Help Start Menu Opens the Start menu. The same as Media Tools Movie Play Sound Plays a selected sound file once. Once Play Sound Plays a selected sound file Continuously continuously. Stop Sound Stops a sound file that is playing. Volume Up Increases the sound volume.
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Volume Down Mute Play Next Previous Last Pause Stop General Tools Launch Program Display Configuration Presenter Control Panel. Change Profile Decreases the sound volume. You can select the device, and choose to make the sound volume go up, down, or mute.
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REMOTEPOINT PRESENTER Screen Saver Capture Image Clipboard Highlighter Starts the screen saver, overriding the normal Windows screen saver delay setting. You can select a screen saver (.scr) file and configure it. Saves any markings that you have made on the screen using pens or highlighters. The image is saved in your My Pictures folder, or if that doesn’t exist, in C:\Program Files\RemotePoint...
Changing Button You can adjust the properties of the tool assigned to a Properties button. Properties determines how the tool functions. For example, the format of the clock that the Analog Clock tool displays can be changed. Most tools have several options that you can change to suit your needs.
REMOTEPOINT PRESENTER Working with A toolbar is a collection of tools. You can group several Toolbars tool buttons into a toolbar and assign the toolbar to a button on the RemotePoint Presenter Remote. This multiplies the functions you have available with RemotePoint Presenter.
To change preferences: You can choose from the following options. General Start Minimized Automatically Edit Properties of New Tools Show Tool Tips Enabled Hotspots Events Other Events Display Tools On Using Hotspots Hotspots are areas of the screen that react when the mouse cursor is moved over them.
REMOTEPOINT PRESENTER You can also set the size of the hotspots and the delay time before the hotspot is recognized. Using Other Other Events comprise special combinations of mouse Events clicks, keystrokes, scheduled events, or events in PowerPoint. You can assign a tool to each of these events. For example, you can display the Digital Clock tool by pressing Alt-0.
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To save a new custom profile: On the File menu, click Save As. In the File Name box enter the name you want for the profile. Click Save. Once you have created a custom profile, you might make changes. To save the changes, follow this procedure. To save an existing custom profile: •...
REMOTEPOINT PRESENTER Using the 32-MB USB Drive The RemotePoint Presenter receiver has a built-in 32- megabyte flash memory mass storage device that acts just like a removable hard drive. The 32-MB USB drive interface follows the USB mass storage standard so you can use it by simply inserting it into an available USB port.
Troubleshooting If you experience any difficulties after you have connected your RemotePoint Presenter and installed the software, please consult these troubleshooting guidelines: No Mouse Cursor • Motion in Windows • • • • • Note: The RemotePoint Presenter is a Microsoft Check your connections.
REMOTEPOINT PRESENTER Operating • Distance Is Reduced • • Low batteries in the RemotePoint Presenter Remote can reduce the operating distance. Always ensure that you have replacement batteries available. The RemotePoint Presenter Remote (the transmitter) is designed to operate at distances up to 100 feet from the Receiver.
REMOTEPOINT PRESENTER Technical Support If you have any difficulties installing or using your RemotePoint Presenter, please re-check the section of this User’s Guide that relates to your problem. If you are still unable to solve the problem, please call our Product Support team for assistance.
FCC Certification This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a CLASS B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules.
REMOTEPOINT PRESENTER Warranty What product is covered by this warranty? The following product (“the Product”) is covered by this warranty: RemotePoint Presenter. What does this warranty cover? Interlink Electronics, Inc. (“Interlink”) warrants to the original end-user purchaser of the Product (“you”) that the Product will be free from defects in materials or workmanship under normal use and service during the warranty period described in paragraphs 3 and 4.
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USER’S GUIDE LEGAL THEORY. SUCH DAMAGES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF SAVINGS OR REVENUES, INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT OR ANY ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT, COST OF CAPITAL, COST OF ANY SUBSTITUTE EQUIPMENT, FACILITIES OR SERVICES, CLAIMS BY THIRD PARTIES OTHER THAN YOU, AND INJURY TO PROPERTY.
REMOTEPOINT PRESENTER RemotePoint Presenter Software License Agreement This legal document is an agreement between you as the end-user (hereinafter, the “Licensee”) and Interlink Electronics, Inc. (“Licensor”). BY USING THE RemotePoint Presenter SOFTWARE (the “Software”), YOU ARE AGREEING TO BECOME BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT.
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