Page 1: Table Of Contents
Replacing the mouse battery Replacing the pen batteries Replacing the pen tip Solving Problems Reducing monitor interference Tablet checklist Computer checklist Software checklist Troubleshooting chart Returning your tablet for repair Specifications Glossary Warranty for U.S./Canada About CADPro Help - 1 -...
Page 2: Radio Frequency Energy Notice
Radio Frequency Energy Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Page 3: Ce Certification
CE Certification Declaration of conformity according to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014 Manufacturer’s Name: GTCO CalComp, Inc. Manufacturer’s Address: 14555 N. 82nd Street Scottsdale, Arizona 85260 U.S.A. declares, that the product Product Name: CADPro Model Numbers: 36090 Product Options:...
Page 4: Introduction
CADPro combines all the advantages of a mouse and a digitizer to eliminate multiple input devices and provide you with a sleek, simplified desktop. Topics discussed in this section:...
Page 5 The indicator light displays the status of power and proximity of the pointing tool. If the light is blinking, the tablet has power. The light goes out if a pointing tool is inside the drawing area of the tablet. Pointing tools CADPro comes with a 16-button cursor (shown). A 4-button cursor, 5-button mouse and a click-tip or pressure-tip pen are also available.
Page 6: Getting Started
Pen holder (if you ordered a pen pointing tool) If any package contents are missing, call GTCO CalComp Customer Assistance at 480-443-2214 in the U.S. or Canada. Outside the U.S. or Canada, please call your local GTCO CalComp office or Summagraphics reseller.
Page 7: Installing The Software
Installing the software The software included with your CADPro tablet allows you to use the tablet both as a mouse and a digitizer, and to access all tablet features and capabilities through the TabletWorks control panel. Refer to TabletWorks Help for instructions on installing the software and for customizing your tablet.
Page 8: Learning The Basics
Learning the Basics You will find that using your CADPro tablet is as easy, or easier, than using a mouse. The CADPro cursor is more accurate than a mouse, giving you greater control over your movements. Topics discussed in this section:...
Page 9: Customizing The Tablet
TabletWorks Help. Caring for the Tablet Follow these precautions at all times to avoid damaging your CADPro: Avoid discharging static electricity to the tablet. Do not place heavy objects on the tablet surface. Do not use sharp objects, like compasses or knives, on the tablet surface.
Page 10: Replacing The Cursor Battery
Replacing the cursor battery The cursor uses a 2/3 AA axial-leaded lithium battery (Tadiran TL-2155/P, or equivalent). Typical battery life is over five years. To replace the battery: Place the cursor face down in the palm of your hand. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the two screws located on the bottom of the cursor.
Page 11: Replacing The Pen Batteries
Replacing the pen batteries The pens require two 393 silver oxide batteries. The average battery life is 750 to 1,000 hours. Warning: Do not use ZINC AIR batteries as replacement batteries. They will corrode the electronics of the pen. To replace the batteries: Unscrew the pen cap.
Page 12: Solving Problems
Returning your tablet for repair If you still have a problem, call GTCO CalComp Technical Support at 480-443-2214 (in the U.S. or Canada), or fax us at 480-948-5508. Outside the U.S. or Canada, contact your local GTCO CalComp office or dealer. Please...
Page 13: Tablet Checklist
Tablet checklist Serial cable to computer? Check that the cable is connected to the serial port specified in your software package. USB to computer? Check that the cable is connected to an optional USB port. Is the adapter connection tight? Does the power light blink when the pointing tool is outside the drawing area? Does it go out when the pointing tool is inside the drawing area? The power light will blink if the pointing tool has gone into sleep mode.
Page 14: Troubleshooting Chart
Did you reinstall the software, perhaps after a problem with your hard drive? Double check your installation procedure and the driver you selected. Reinstall the software from its master diskettes. The program files may have been corrupted. Troubleshooting chart The following table lists common CADPro problems, their causes and their solutions. Problem Cause Solution Frozen screen Press any button on the tool.
Page 15: Returning Your Tablet For Repair
If you are shipping the tablet or accessories to a GTCO CalComp Service Center for repair, attach a tag to the equipment with the following information:...
Page 16 Electrical specifications Feature Description Power Source USB interface or RS-232 port Input Voltage 5 to 15 VDC Current Draw 5 to 20 ma Regulatory specifications Feature Description Electromagnetic/Immunity FCC Class B, DOC Class B, VCCI Class B, EN55024:9B, EN55022 Class B Environmental specifications Feature Description...
Page 17: Glossary
Glossary Accuracy The similarity of a distance measured by the tablet with the actual distance. ASCII Abbreviation for American Standard Code for Information Interchange. Baud rate The rate of speed that data flows between a host computer and the digitizer. It is the number of bits transmitted per second.
Page 18 Jitter A repeatability error of short duration caused by electrical noise. Line feed Optional character added to the end of an output format that causes the printer to move to the next line, or causes a line to be added on the display screen. Line mode The tablet sends coordinate data points continuously, while the pen tip or a cursor button is depressed, and one additional point when the pen tip or cursor button is released.
Page 19 Resolution The distance increment that the tablet outputs in lines/inch or lines/mm. Abbreviation for Read Only Memory, a specific type of memory used by the computer. Run mode The digitizer transmits coordinate data points continuously, regardless of the status of the cursor buttons, or the pen tip.
Page 20: Warranty For U.s./Canada
GTCO CalComp warrants to the original end user (as evidenced by a copy of the receipt and registration card that has been returned to GTCO CalComp within thirty (30) days of purchase date) that the product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of purchase by the end user.
Page 21: About Cadpro Help
Part Number 53-902765 Rev. B 07-01-03 © 2003 GTCO CalComp, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of GTCO CalComp, Inc.

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