AIPTEK HYPERPEN 6000 - User Manual

HYPERPEN 6000 Serial Installation Procedure
Section 1 - Installing the HYPERPEN.
1. General Preparation.
i. Ensure that the HYPERPEN 6000 is NOT plugged into the PC, if
it is already plugged in then please disconnect it before beginning
the installation.
ii. Exit any other Windows programs that you are running, including
any anti-virus programs you may have installed.
iii. Place the HYPERPEN 6000 installation CD into the drive, it
should auto-run and bring up the HYPERPEN 6000 installation
splash screen as on the right. If the CD does not auto-run then go to
the Start menu, locate and click on Run and type d:\setup.exe before
pressing OK. You may need to substitute the letter “d” with the letter
designated for your CD-Rom drive.
2. Installing the Software
i. Click the HYPERPEN Manager option and you will be presented
with the screen on the right.
ii. Click NEXT to begin the installation.
iii. Choose English as your language type.
iv. Complete the installation of the software, Windows 2000 users
may get a digital verification prompt, say yes to complete the
installation.
v. Windows will prompt you to restart your PC. Say no and manually
shut down the PC, (Start menu, Shutdown). Then set-up the Pen (3)
3 Setting up the Pen.
i. You will notice that the cable coming off the HYPERPEN Tablet has 3 connectors, a 9 pin Serial mouse
connector (A), a Serial Keyboard connector (B) and a PS2 connector (C). You should also have been supplied
with an adaptor (D). You may not need the adaptor depending on your particular PC.
ii. The 9 pin Serial Mouse connector needs to go into one of the Comm ports at the back of the PC, usually you
will have 2 of these.
iii. If you have a Serial Keyboard connector similar to the one depicted in (B) above then you will need to plug
your Adaptor (D) into your PS2 connector (C). Then plug the Serial Adaptor into the circular serial port (round the
back of the PC) that is normally occupied by your keyboard. You will then be able to plug your keyboard into the
remaining HYPERPEN connector (B)
iv. If you have a PS2 keyboard (the small round connector (C) ) then unplug that keyboard and put the
HYPERPEN PS2 connector (C) into the slot previously occupied by the keyboard. You can then plug the Adapto
r
(D) into the Serial connector for the HYPERPEN. This enables you to attach your PS2 Keyboard to the adapto
r
supplied with the HYPERPEN.
v. Reboot the PC, you should see that the pen is getting power by looking at the green light on the top left of the
Tablet.
vi. Windows will now detect the pen attached to your PC, tell it to automatically search for the drivers and restart
the PC if prompted. The pen should now work.

Summary

General Preparation for HYPERPEN 6000 Installation

Disconnect HYPERPEN Before Installation

Ensure the HYPERPEN 6000 is not plugged into the PC before starting the installation process.

Exit All Running Windows Programs

Close all other Windows programs, including antivirus software, before proceeding with installation.

Start HYPERPEN 6000 Installation CD

Insert the HYPERPEN 6000 CD; it should auto-run. If not, use Run command with d:\setup.exe.

Software Installation Steps

Launch HYPERPEN Manager

Click the HYPERPEN Manager option to access the setup screen.

Initiate Installation

Click 'NEXT' to begin the software installation process.

Select Language

Choose 'English' as your preferred language for the installation.

Complete Software Setup

Follow the prompts to complete the installation, confirming digital verification if prompted.

Restart PC Prompt

Respond 'no' to restart prompts and manually shut down the PC after installation.

Setting Up the HYPERPEN Pen

Identify Tablet Connectors

The HYPERPEN Tablet cable has 3 connectors: Serial Mouse (A), Serial Keyboard (B), and PS2 (C).

Connect Serial Mouse Connector

Plug the 9-pin Serial Mouse connector into one of the PC's Comm ports.

Connect Serial Keyboard Adapter

Use the adaptor (D) for serial keyboards, connecting it to the PS2 port and then the HYPERPEN connector (B).

Connect PS2 Keyboard Adapter

For PS2 keyboards, plug the HYPERPEN PS2 connector (C) into the keyboard slot and use the adaptor (D).

Verify Pen Power

Reboot the PC and check for the green light on the tablet, indicating power.

Install Drivers and Restart

Let Windows detect the pen, search for drivers automatically, and restart if prompted.

Troubleshooting HYPERPEN Installation Issues

No Power to HYPERPEN

Verify correct setup and connections for power. Contact support if issues persist.

Cursor Not Operating

Check COM port settings, conflicting pointing devices, and pen batteries.

Erratic Cursor Behavior

Check for interference, conflicting drivers, or try alternative drivers.

Machine Fails to Boot After Driver Install

Remove incorrect drivers in Safe Mode and install alternative drivers from the manufacturer's website.

Using the HYPERPEN

Control Panel Overview

Access the HYPERPEN icon in Control Panel to adjust settings like units, tracking mode, and dimensions.

Button Configuration

Reconfigure tablet buttons, adjust click pressure, and set pen offset.

Mouse Settings

Adjust pointer speed and button configuration for mouse-like behavior.

Working Area Settings

Control the offset value and dimensions of the active work area for precise pen input.

Function Key Assignment

Assign applications, documents, or URLs to the function keys on the tablet.

AIPTEK HYPERPEN 6000 Specifications

General

Active Area	6" x 9"
Resolution	6000 LPI
Pressure Sensitivity	2048 Levels
Interface	USB
Tablet Technology	Electromagnetic
Report Rate	200 RPS
Pen	Battery-free
Compatibility	Windows