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1. USB-XD controller (Win
Vista, XP, 2000,
ME, 98, Mac 9.2.2-10.5.x, Linux.)
If
there is a previous Magic Touch driver or other touch screen’s
driver installed in your system, uninstall them first.
All
Windows and Linux drivers are included on one CD, and can be
downloaded at
www.magictouch.com/support_usb_xd.html.
Windows 2000 and XP Multi Monitor setup and examples are under the
folder MultiMonitor 2K-XP. Mac driver CD is included only if
you have ordered Mac version (USB-M or USB-WM).
Mac user:
please see Sec. 1.3. for instructions.
Linux user:
please see readme file in Linux folder for setup instructions.
1.1.
For Windows:
(Must logon with administrator’s password for
Vista/XP/2000)
1.1.1.
Vista:
If you prefer to use Vista’s
embedded
tablet driver,
DO NOT
install Magic Touch driver from the CD. If you have already installed it,
you must uninstall it first. Plug in the USB controller, Windows will find
new hardware. The screen should respond to your touch, but the position may
not be accurate. If you use ProE controller, plug in the controller before
the computer is turned on.
1.1.2.
Calibrate Vista tablet driver:
1.1.2.1.
Right click the desktop, select
“New>Shortcut”.
1.1.2.2.
In the field “Type the location of the item”, key in the following phrase: %windir%\system32\tabcal.exe
NoValidate, then click next.
Note:
it is important to key in the exactly
same phrase
with space
after
tabcal.exe,
and make sure that the
‘N’ and the ‘V’ are capitalized,
and that
there is
no space between ‘No’ and ‘Validate”.
1.1.2.3.
In
next window, click “Finish”, and you
will now have a shortcut on your desktop labeled “tabcal.exe”
1.1.2.4.
To
calibrate, you can click and run the tabcal shortcut on the desktop to
launch the calibration utility.
Use the stylus supplied to perform
calibration for better accuracy. Touch the center of the cross and release.
Do not hold.
Complete the 4-point calibration. Recalibrate if necessary.
1.2.
Install Magic Touch driver on Windows OS:
1.2.1. Insert
the setup CD. The setup window will display on the desktop. Click to select
USB controller. Then click Install.
(Vista may require your permission to allow setup to run.)
Note:
If setup window does not open, the CD-Rom’s
autorun may be disabled.
Click START\RUN to run
the setup
from the driver CD.
1.2.2. For
Win XP & 2000:
When the system prompts “please
plug in the Magic Touch USB to USB port”,
plug in the controller.
After Windows has found the new hardware, click OK to continue.
1.2.3. When “must
reboot Windows to complete the installation”
shows, click OK to reboot. (For
Win 98 &
ME,
plug in the controller after reboot.)
1.2.4. After
Windows is rebooted, two new icons are created on desktop.
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Touch USB
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Swap
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1.2.5. Double
click Touch USB icon to open touch control panel.
1.2.6. Click
the
Calibration
button, choose either 5 or 25 point
calibration and click ‘GO!’ To calibrate, touch and hold the center of each
circle for a full second before lifting your finger. The circle will then
progress to the next one until all 5 or 25 have been touched. Use the stylus
to perform calibration for better accuracy.
1.2.7. Repeat the
calibration if necessary. Click OK to close the window.
1.2.8. See
3. Settings and Options.
1.3.
For Macintosh with USB port
(a quick guide file is included in the CD)
Plug in the
controller to USB port and plug in the touch screen cable to controller.
1.3.1.
Insert the installer CD. Double click to open the Magic Touch CD icon.
1.3.2.
There are 6 folders for OS 9.2.x, 10.1.x, 10.2.x, 10.3.x, 10.4x and 10.5x.
1.3.3.
Open the folder that matches your OS version. (see Apple->About this Mac)
1.3.4.
Double-click MagicTouch icon to run installation. If a LOCK icon appears
on the lower-left corner, click and
type in the administrator’s password.
1.3.5.
After installation is completed, restart the computer.
1.3.6.
Calibrate the screen: For OS 10.x, click Go\Application\Magic Touch
Utility\Magic Touch.
For OS 9.x, click
Apple\Control
Panel\Magic Touch Utility\Magic Touch. Before entering the calibration
screen, you will be prompted for “lift-off” mode selection.
(This appears as a checkbox in OS X)
In lift-off mode the mouse click is activated when touch is lifted from the
screen. Please see quick guide for details. Once the selection is made, the
calibration screen is shown.
(OS X: Press calibrate)
Touch the centers of the 3 Xs with stylus provided (for better accuracy) to
complete the calibration. Check the accuracy,
repeat if necessary. Press cancel to
exit.
Note:
Although the Windows driver CD is normally not included with the touch
screen sold as Mac version, the user can download all Windows and Linux
driver at
www.magictouch.com/support_usb_xd.html
for free.
2. ProE-X Controller (for Win Vista, XP/x64, 2000, ME, 98, 95, NT4.0,
Linux.)
If there is a previous Magic Touch
driver or other touch screen’s driver installed in your system,
uninstall them first.
All
Windows
and Linux drivers
are included on one CD, and can be downloaded at
www.magictouch.com/support_proe_x.html.
For
NT 4.0 & Linux user:
please
see readme file for setup instructions.
Note:
MUST logon with administrator’s password for
Vista,
XP, 2000 & NT 4.0.
2.1.
Insert the setup CD. The setup window will display on the desktop. Click to
select ProE controller. Then click Install.
(Vista may require your permission to allow setup to run.)
Note:
If setup window does not open, the CD Rom’s autorun may be disabled.
Click START\RUN to run
the setup
from the driver CD.
2.2.
When “must
reboot Windows to complete the installation”
shows,
plug in
the ProE controller to a “free” Com port*,
click OK to reboot. *Free Com port means there is no other device
configured to use this
Com port.
2.3.
Win XP/2000:
After reboot, the Detect New Hardware Wizard opens. Click next and continue
anyway at Digital Signature prompt.
2.4.
Two new icons are created on desktop.
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Touch RS232
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Swap
Button
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2.5.
Double click
TouchRS232 to open touch control panel.
2.6.
Click the Calibration button, choose either 5 or 25 point calibration then
click ‘GO!’ Touch and hold the center of each circle for a full second to
complete the calibration. Use the stylus for better accuracy.
Repeat the
calibration if necessary. Click OK to close.
2.7.
To use Vista’s embedded driver, please refer to 6.2.3.
3.
Settings and Options of Magic Touch Control
Panel
(Windows version):
3.1.
Mouse speed:
Control the tracking speed of mouse cursor.
3.2.
Double click speed:
Control the time interval between two clicks to activate a double click.
Slow speed makes double click easier. Test the double click by
tapping
the K logo twice. If successful, the logo rotates.
3.3.
Lift Off:
When this option is enabled, the click is activated when touch is lifted
away from the touch screen.
This mode is
very useful for clicking hyperlinks, such as Internet browser, or programs
that use “mouse-over” function. However, it is impossible to drag or draw in
this mode.
(available in Mac version)
3.4.
Beep:
Enable/disable an audible beep when a touch is sensed. Customize the beep’s
pitch and duration under ‘Beep Options.’
3.5.
Move only:
Touching and dragging moves the mouse cursor without performing a click.
This is only for an optional
click pen
(currently unavailable).
3.6.
Hide cursor:
Makes the cursor invisible (preferred for some applications).
3.7.
Uninstall:
Click to uninstall the driver.
Correct password needed. (magictouch
is the default password).
3.8.
Default setting:
Return the speeds and options to the original settings.
4.
Touch screen functions:
4.1.
Screen touched = left mouse button clicked
4.2.
Touch down and drag = left mouse button held down and dragged
4.3.
Tap twice = left mouse button double clicked
4.4.
Swap Button: Select ‘once’ to right-click on next touch only, or ‘always’ to
right-click on every touch. Select minimize to reduce to system tray as a
shortcut.
5.
Helpful Notes:
5.1.
Place the monitor at an easy-to-touch position and avoid direct strong
lighting to reduce glare on the screen.
5.2.
It is
easier to use the stylus for clicking smaller icons; dragging and drawing
(apply constant pressure when
drawing).
5.3.
Make
one-point touch only. Do not lean your hand on the screen or touch it with
more than one finger or stylus.
5.4.
Increase the size
of icon and menu bar for easy touch.
5.5.
If double-click is difficult, change
to
single click
in ‘Tools\Folder Options’.
6. How to take care of your Magic Touch product:
6.1.
DO NOT
touch the screen with hard, sharp objects.
6.2.
DO
NOT
hit or drop the screen.
6.3.
DO NOT
spray any liquid directly to the screen. Clean the screen with soft cloth or
paper towel dampened with cleaning solution, such as Windex, alcohol.
6.4.
DO
NOT
alter or
substitute any parts.
6.5.
Put the screen into the original packaging for storage and transportation.
Last updated August 26th, 2009. |
