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  • Page 1 User Manual Windows & Macintosh V1.01...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of the Contents About This User’s Manual ......2 4. Using the Bundled Software ....44 K-Jotter Overview ....... 45 Notes for This Manual ....... 2 Safety Information ........3 Letter Mode ......... 45 Care and Cleaning ........3 Desktop Mode ......

  • Page 3: About This User's Manual

    About This User’s Manual You are reading the Kanvus Artist 127 Graphic Tablet User Manual. This Manual provides information regarding the components in the Kanvus Graphic Tablet and how to use them. The following are major sections of this User’s Manual : Product Introduction Provides information on the Kanvus Graphic Tablet’s components.

  • Page 4: Safety Information

    Safety Information Adhering to the following safety information will prolong the life of the Tablet. DO NOT try to open the housing of the tablet and the digital pen. It will void your warranty. DO NOT expose to or use near liquids, rain, or moisture. DO NOT place or drop objects on top of the Tablet.

  • Page 5: Product Introduction

    1. Product Introduction -Package Contents -Tablet -Digital Pen...

  • Page 6: Package Contents

    Package Contents Check your package for the following items.    Kanvus Artist 127 Digital Installation CD(Windows) Quick Guide Tablet    Digital Pen & 1.5V AAA Installation CD(Mac OS) Kanvus DM Battery & Refills & Pen Clip ...

  • Page 7: Tablet

    Tablet Refer to the picture below. Rolling Pad USB Connector LED Indicator Hotspot Area Working Area Descriptions : ○ 1 — USB Connector : Connect to a USB port on your PC. ○ 2 — Working Area : There are two working areas for you to choose, wide (12”...
  • Page 8 ○ 3 — LED Indicator : The blue LED light on the tablet is the main indicator for hardware operation. This LED normally blinks, and will only be turned on/off in response to certain conditions. Pay attention to the states of the LED when you are encountering the following situations : (a) A built-in power saving function would execute the power saving mode for the pen if it is left unused for a period of time.
  • Page 9 central button of rolling pad to switch the direction. (b) Zoom : You can use the Rolling Pad to zoom in or zoom out. Keep pressing the central button of rolling pad will change to Hand Tool. (c) VOL : Adjusts the volume with the Rolling Pad. Click the central button of rolling pad to enable / disable mute.

  • Page 10: Digital Pen

    Digital Pen Refer to the pictures below. Button 2 Pen Stand Button 1 Pen Tip Descriptions ○ 1 — Button 2 : Functions like the Double Click of the mouse (by default). ○ 2 — Button 1 : This button functions as the Right Click of the mouse (by default). ○...
  • Page 11 ○ 4 — Pen Stand : Use the Pen stand to store the pen between tasks. Please refer to Configuration section for more detail settings. Changing the battery Changing the pen tip The power saving mode will be activated if the pen is left unused for about 3 minutes.

  • Page 12: Getting Started

    2. Getting Started -Installation -Configuration -Uninstall...

  • Page 13: Installation

    2. The main installation window will appear automatically. If not, please start the installation manually by opening 【My Computer】►【CD/DVD Rom】► then click on the 【Autorun】 program. 3. Press “Driver Setup” to install the Kanvus Tablet driver with the Hotspot manager.
  • Page 14 4. When installing the driver, please follow the installation instructions on screen, pressing the “Enter” key through each step. After the installation is complete, please reboot the computer (recommended) Hardware Installation After you have finished the driver installation and restarted Windows, connect the tablet through a USB interface to the PC.

  • Page 15: Mac Os

    Installing the Driver Software on Mac OS 1. Place CD labeled “Tablet Driver Mac” in CD-ROM drive. 2. Double click the icon “USB Tablet”, and you will see the folder containing “Kanvus Tablet Driver”. 3. Double click the driver “Kanvus Tablet Driver”.
  • Page 16 6. In the top bar, choose “Easy Install” and press “Install”. 7. Installation may take a moment, please be patient. 8. The window will show a message telling you that the “Installation was successful”. Please press “Restart” to restart your PC.
  • Page 17 Hardware Installation After you have finished the driver installation and restarted PC, connect the tablet through a USB interface to the PC. Driver must be installed before you connect the device.

  • Page 18: Configuration

    Configuration Windows Once you install “Hotspot Manager” and plug the tablet into your PC, the icon ( ) will be showed in the System Tray. However, you can choose to disable the Hotspot Manager by clicking the right button and selecting “Disable”.
  • Page 19 About Shows information of Software Version, Driver Version and Firmware Version.
  • Page 20 Show Shows the Hotspot Manager User Interface. 1. Hotspot Manager Panel Double click the Hotspot Manager in the system tray to access the functions. (1) Profile : You can select, create or modify Hotspot profiles on this page. There is a wide testing space for you to configure the profiles of Hotspots.
  • Page 21 (2) Options : You can set the function of an individual Hotspot here. There are two kinds of setting. One is keyboard event setting (“Use hot key”) and the other is hyperlink setting (“Linking”). To finish setting these functions, you need to name the hints which will appear next to each key. (3) Preview : You can see the tablet image and the Hotspots of your tablet.
  • Page 22 5. How to Set Up the Hotspot Function (1) Choose the key you want to set as the hotspot (e.g. K29). (2) Tick “Setting” to enable the setting function. (3) Type in the function hint (necessary). (4) Define the function as a Hot Key or a “Linking” and then click “Confirm”. 6.
  • Page 23 Setting 1. Hotspot Timer You can set a timer for how much time the Hotspot Timer takes to work. There are five different choices; 0, 0.5, 1, 2 and 3 seconds. This means that it can take 0, 0.5, 1, 2 or 3 seconds for the Hotspots to work when the pen is pointed at the Hotspot area.
  • Page 24 Kanvus Tablet Please select 【Control Panel】 ► 【Kanvus Tablet】 or move the cursor to the Hotspot Manager icon in the system tray, and then right-click to select【Kanvus Table】. 1. About The pen is used as a normal handwriting pen. On the “About” tab, make sure the “Tracking Mode”...
  • Page 25 (2) Pen Offset Value When using the tablet, if you want to use a new pen without restarting the computer, you need to perform the “Pen Offset Value” setting. (a) On the “Buttons” tab, un-tick the “Auto Setting” box to remove the former value. (b) Click the “Adjust”...
  • Page 26 system is restarted. (3) Click Pressure (a) On the “Buttons” tab, move the slider up and down to adjust the pen pressure from level 0 to level 8 (level 0 is the lowest, and level 8 is the highest). (b) Click the “Test” button to launch the “Click Pressure Test” writing area. You can then test to see if the setting meets your needs.

  • Page 27: Mac Os

    Connect the tablet via a USB port on your Mac computer. In the Dock area, you will see the driver icon. Setting Click the icon “FKeyHandlerX” and hold the button (or right click the icon), you will see Kanvus Tablet.
  • Page 28 Kanvus Tablet Select Kanvus Tablet, it will launch Kanvus Tablet application. 1. About Under “About”, will information on the hardware and driver. The pen is used as a handwriting pen or a mouse. To change the “Tracking Mode”, select “Pen” or “Mouse”.
  • Page 29 (a) On the “Buttons” tab, un-tick the “Auto Setting” box to remove the former value. (b) Click the “Adjust” button. Then follow the on-screen instructions for adjustment. Tap the “OK” button when the “OK” message appears. (c) Ticking the “Auto Setting” box will detect the new pen offset value automatically when the system is restarted.
  • Page 30 (b) Click the “Test” button to launch the “Click Pressure Test” writing area. You can then test to see if the setting meets your needs.
  • Page 31 Show Shows the Hotspot Manager User Interface. 1. Hotspot Manager Panel Click the Hotspot Manager “FKeyHandlerX” in the Dock area to access the functions. (1) Profile : You can select, create or modify Hotspot profiles on this page. There is a wide testing space for you to configure the profiles of Hotspots.
  • Page 32 (3) Preview : You can see the tablet image and the Hotspots of your tablet. By moving the cursor to the Hotspot, the Hotspot hint will pop up next to the key. 2. How to Set up a New Profile (1) Click “New”...
  • Page 33 5. How to Set Up the Hotspot Function (1) Choose the key you want to set as the hotspot (e.g. K29). (2) Tick “Setting” to enable the setting function. (3) Type in the function hint (necessary). (4) Define the function as a Hot Key or a “Linking” and then click “Confirm”. 6.

  • Page 34: Uninstall

    Uninstall Windows In order to uninstall the Kanvus Tablet driver with the Hotspot manager, move your cursor to the lower left corner of the screen 【Start】 ► 【Programs】 ► 【Hotspot Manager】 ► 【Remove Hotspot】 .

  • Page 35: Mac Os

    Mac OS 1. Place CD labeled “Tablet Driver Mac” in CD-ROM drive. 2. Double click the icon “USB Tablet”, and you will see the folder containing “Kanvus Tablet Driver”. 3. Double click the driver “Kanvus Tablet Driver”. 4. Type your name and password and press “OK”.
  • Page 36 6. In the top bar, choose “Uninstall” and press “Uninstall”. 7. Press “Continue”. 8. Uninstalling the driver. This will take a moment.
  • Page 37 9. Uninstall has been completed. Click “Quit” when you see the “Finish Up” dialog box.

  • Page 38: Using The Tablet

    3. Using the Tablet -Holding the Pen -Working Area -Positioning -Clicking -Dragging -Pressure Control...

  • Page 39: Holding The Pen

    Holding the Pen Hold the digital pen as you would hold a pencil. Keep the buttons of the pen close to your index finger or thumb so that you can click the button easily. When the pen is not in use, place it in the pen stand or lay it flat on your desk. To maintain the sensitivity of your pen tip, do not store the pen in a container where it will rest on its tip.

  • Page 40: Working Area

    Working Area Working area is the area of the tablet that can sense the movement of the digital pen. The working area of the tablet corresponds with the screen of your PC. Screen Area Working Area The cursor in the screen area indicates pen position, and the cursor follows the movement of the pen.

  • Page 41: Positioning

    Positioning Use the digital pen to position the cursor on your PC screen. The distance between the pen tip and the tablet surface must be less than 10mm so that the tablet can sense the movement / location of the pen. The cursor location on the screen corresponds with the location of your pen tip on the tablet.

  • Page 42: Clicking

    Clicking One Click : Tapping the pen tip once on the tablet surface within the working area performs a click. A “Click” is used to select something. Double Click : A double tap with the pen tip in the working area performs a double-click. “Double-Click”...

  • Page 43: Dragging

    Dragging To drag an object, simply point to and click on the object (to highlight the object), then move the pen tip to the location you want to drag to.

  • Page 44: Pressure Control

    Pressure Control The tablet comes with drawing applications that support pressure sensitivity, so you can change the thickness of the line you draw with different pressure, just as if you were using a real pen or pencil. To draw with pressure sensitivity, first select a pressure-sensitive tool from your application’s tool bar.

  • Page 45: Using The Bundled Software

    4. Using the Bundled Software -K-Jotter Overview -K-OfficeMemo Overview -K-Presenter Overview...

  • Page 46: K-Jotter Overview

    K-Jotter Overview K-Jotter is a handwriting and drawing tool that gives users a more enjoyable experience. K-Jotter offers two modes : Letter Mode and Desktop Mode to meet different needs. You can work with pen tools and set the letter paper page to make your mails more colorful under the Letter Mode. Under the Desktop Mode, you can create desktop notes like your personal memos.
  • Page 47 Basics This introduction to the basic features of the Letter Mode will help you to be familiar with the work area and icons. 1. Letter mode work area Document Window Navigation Bar Script Line Letter Paper Tool Bar 2. Basic Operation Navigation Bar : This lists all the functions.
  • Page 48 Print Preview Preview the entire contents. Print Print the document. Send to Mail Email the document. Recipient Change to Switch the mode from Letter to Desktop Mode. Desktop Mode Help Get information on using K-Jotter. Toolbar : provides handwriting and editing functions. Move Move the position of the inserted picture.
  • Page 49 Foreground Set the pen color. Color Background Set the letter background color. Color Pallet Show all the available foreground color. Undo the last handwriting that was written. You can use undo until Undo the document is blank. Redo the deleted handwriting. This is only available when you have Redo previously undone an action.
  • Page 50 2. Defining the thickness of the pen tool : In the tool bar, to set the thickness of the pen tool, click “Thickness” and then select a number from 1 to 5 . (The number 1 is the thinnest and the number 5 is the thickest) 3.
  • Page 51 Adjusting the script lines interval In the toolbar, click “Adjust Script Lines Interval” to enlarge the interval between lines or to narrow the interval. (Info on Adjust Script lines Interval) Inserting and moving a picture In the toolbar, click “Insert Image from File” .
  • Page 52 Adding the lines of the letter In the toolbar, click to add spaces for the document. (Info on Add line) Capturing the screen You can capture the desktop image, and even the contents or pictures on websites. will pop up automatically. Click “Start to 1.

  • Page 53: Desktop Mode

    Desktop Mode When you are in the Letter Mode, click in the navigation bar to switch to the Desktop Mode. You can handwrite and draw on the full-screen desktop. An interesting feature of the Desktop Mode is that it allows you to send an email with the desktop handwriting note as an attachment. Before you get started with the Desktop Mode, familiarize yourself with the following Basics.
  • Page 54 Basics This introduction to the basic features of the Desktop Mode will help you get familiar with the working area and icons. 1. Desktop mode working area Desktop Tool Bar 2. Basic Operation Toolbar : lists the functions. System functions Ope n a new document.
  • Page 55 Print Preview Preview the entire contents of the letter. Print Print the document. Send to Mail Email the document. Recipient Change to Switch the mode from Desktop to Letter Mode. Letter Mode Help Get information on using K-Jotter. Handwriting and Editing functions Erase Clean the unwanted handwriting.
  • Page 56 Using the pen tools 1. Choosing the type of pen tool : In the toolbar, click to choose the type of pen tool you want to use. (Pencil, Brush or Marker) 2. Defining the thickness of the pen tool : In the tool bar, to set the thickness of the pen tool, click Thickness and then select a number from 1 to 5.

  • Page 57: K-Officememo Overview

    K-OfficeMemo Overview K-OfficeMemo is a tool that allows users to freely handwrite in applications where images can be inserted, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, FrontPage, Photoshop, CorelDraw, etc. Both the handwriting and drawing can be saved in the document. Before you get started with K-OfficeMemo, please go through the following Basics.
  • Page 58 Basics When you click the K-OfficeMemo icon, a toolbar will be displayed at the bottom-right of the desktop. This introduction to the basic features of K-OfficeMemo will help you get familiar with the working area and icons. K-OfficeMemo working area Document Window Tool Bar Toolbar...
  • Page 59 Incorporate the handwriting or drawing as an object into the Inking document. Help Get information on using K-OfficeMemo. Erase Clean the unwanted handwriting. Pencil Activate the digital pen as a pencil for writing and drawing. Brush Activate the digital pen as a brush pen for writing and drawing. Marker Activate the digital pen as a marker for writing and drawing.
  • Page 60 Using the pen tools 1. Choosing the type of pen tool : In the toolbar, click to choose the type of pen tool you want to use. (Pencil, Brush or Marker) 2. Defining the thickness of the pen tool : In the tool bar, to set the thickness of the pen tool, click Thickness and then select a number from 1 to 5.
  • Page 61 Cancelling unwanted drawing If you are not satisfied with the artwork you have created, click “Cancel” to remove all the drawings that are not yet embedded. Correcting a mistake 1. Using the erase tool : In the toolbar, click “Erase” .

  • Page 62: K-Presenter Overview

    K-Presenter Overview Before Installation  Before activating K-Presenter, please make sure the tablet is properly connected to a USB port on a PC.  K-Presenter is mainly a sub-tool for Microsoft Power-Point.  When PowerPoint is not activated, this application is just a normal mouse tool and a written input interface.

  • Page 63: How To Open K-Presenter

    How to Open K-Presenter 1. Click the “K-Presenter” icon on the Desktop to start the program. 2. Click on【Start】►【Programs】►【K-Presenter】...
  • Page 64 K-Presenter Function Bar Features Color Block : You can choose the color you like as the pen color. Slide films / Blackboard / Whiteboard : These three icons will Whiteboard light up when Microsoft PowerPoint is activated and is Blackboard launching PowerPoint slideshow.
  • Page 65 Pen Tool / Cursor : There are three pen types : Pen, Brush pen and Marker. You can use each of them as your writing tool. If you want to highlight things, you can click on the “cursor” icon to switch it.
  • Page 66 Record : (1) Have your pen tool ready. (2) Click on the K-Presenter function bar to start recording. (3) After the note-recording is done, click to stop the recording. Playback : Stop Pause Play Save Open Time Indication Timing Scroll Bar Exit (1) Click on K-Presenter function bar to play the clip.
  • Page 67 space below directly. Then click “OK”. Quit Slide Show : This icon will light up when a slide show starts. Click on this icon to stop playing the slide show. Exit : Click on this icon to close K-Presenter.

  • Page 68: Specification Summary

    5. Specification Summary -Tablet -Digital Pen...

  • Page 69: Tablet

    Tablet Wide Mode : 12" x 7.25'' Active area 4 : 3 Mode : 9.5" x 7.25" 420 X 300 X 15.5 mm Dimension (L X W X H) Weight 1200 g USB 1.1 (Full Speed) Interface 4000 LPI Resolution Report rate 200 RPS Pressure sensitivity...

  • Page 70: Digital Pen

    Digital Pen 155 X 16 mm Dimension Weight 32 g (Include battery) Power supply One 1.5V AAA alkaline battery Sleep mode < 10uA Power consumption Operation mode < 650uA (max) Buttons 3 keys (Pen Tip, Side Button x 2) Power saving Mode 5～30 Min.

  • Page 71: Troubleshooting

    6. Troubleshooting -Testing your device -FAQ -Service and Technical Support -Driver Download...

  • Page 72: Testing Your Device

    Testing your device Please do the following tests first to identify your problem. 1. Check the connection : After you connect the device to your computer, you should see a tablet icon in the system tray. If you do not see the icon, please follow these steps : (1) Make sure the USB cable is properly connected to a USB port.
  • Page 73 means the hardware is OK. If it does not work, try replacing the battery. (c) After changing the pen’s battery, if it is still not working, this means there is an error with the hardware. (4) Download the latest version of the driver directly from our official website. You can also check the latest FAQ on our web site for other information.
  • Page 74 to【Tools】and select【Options】in Outlook Express 4.0. Then you will see a dialogue box below. Please check each item carefully, and then click on “OK”. If your default mail system is not Outlook Express 4.0, you don’t have to follow the procedure above.

  • Page 75: Faq

    Question : Why is the LED on the tablet off ? Answer : It means that the USB port on your PC has a bad connection or the power supply is not stable. Please re-plug in your USB again. If the problem persists, try changing to another USB port. Question : How can I get the updated software ? Answer : You can download the new driver from our website.

  • Page 76: Service And Technical Support

    You can go to our web site to download the latest driver/software and check the updated FAQ. If your problem still remains unsolved, please contact our service and technical support staff. support@kanvus-global.com KWorld Computer Co., Ltd. Tel : +886 2 8228 6066 6/F, No.

  • Page 77: Driver Download

    Driver Download You can download the latest driver and e-documents from the following web sites. http://www.kanvus-global.com/...

  • Page 78: Appendix

    A p p e n d i x -Declarations and Safety Statements -Ordering Components and Accessories -Copyright Information -Limitation of Liability...

  • Page 79: Declarations And Safety Statements

    Plug the equipment and computer into an outlet that is on a different circuit form the television or radio. If necessary, consult with your dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help. The Kanvus tablet, has been tested and found to comply with the following harmonized European Norms : EN55024 (electromagnetic immunity)

  • Page 80: Ordering Components And Accessories

    Ordering Components and Accessories To purchase parts and accessories, please contact your local dealer or distributor.

  • Page 81: Copyright Information

    INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFIT, LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF KANVUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT.

  • Page 82: Limitation Of Liability

    Kanvus. In each such instance, regardless of the basis on which you are entitled to claim damages from Kanvus , Kanvus is liable for no more than damages for bodily injury (including death), damage to real property and tangible personal property; or any other actual and direct damages resulted from omission or failure in performing legal duties under this warranty statement, up to the listed contract price of each product.

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