GTCO CalComp DrawingBoard III User Manual

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Table of Contents
Radio Frequency Energy Notice 2
CE Certification 2
Introduction 4
System requirements & compatibility 4
DrawingBoard III overview 4
Drawing area 5
Menu strip 5
Indicator lights 5
Pointing tools 5
Getting Started 6
Unpacking the tablet 6
Installing the tablet 6
Installing the software 8
Learning the Basics 8
Using the pointing tools 8
Learning basic movements 9
Customizing the Tablet 10
Overview of the menu strip 10
Selecting a pre-programmed setup 10
Selecting a custom setup 11
Tablet Options 12
Recommended setups for common PC software packages 16
Restoring a pre-programmed setup 18
Caring for the Tablet 19
Cleaning the tablet 19
Replacing the pen tip 19
Replacing the pen batteries 20
Replacing the cursor batteries 20
Solving Problems 21
Reducing monitor interference 21
Tablet checklist 22
Computer checklist 22
Software checklist 22
Troubleshooting chart 23
Returning your tablet for repair 24
Specifications 24
Parts and Accessories 26
Glossary 27
Warranty for U.S./Canada 30
About DrawingBoard III Help 31

GTCO CalComp DrawingBoard III Specifications

General

Brand	GTCO CalComp
Model	DrawingBoard III
Category	Tablet
Language	English

Summary

Introduction

System Requirements and Compatibility

Details hardware and software prerequisites for using the DrawingBoard III.

Pointing Tools

Getting Started

Installing the Tablet

Provides step-by-step instructions for connecting the tablet to a computer.

Installing the Software

Learning the Basics

Using the Pointing Tools

Customizing the Tablet

Selecting a Pre-Programmed Setup

Explains how to choose from factory-set configurations.

Selecting a Custom Setup

Tablet Options

Setting Up Resolution

Setting Up Format

Changing Tablet to Mouse Mode

Rotating the Tablet

Recommended Setups for Common PC Software Packages

Setting Up for ARCINFO

Setting Up for AutoCAD (DOS Only)

Setting Up for CADKey

Setting Up for DesignCAD

Setting Up for GeneriCAD

Setting Up for MapInfo (DOS Only)

Setting Up for MicroStation (DOS Only)

Setting Up for Timberline

Setting Up for VersaCAD

Restoring a Pre-Programmed Setup

Caring for the Tablet

Replacing the Pen Tip

Replacing the Pen Batteries

Replacing the Cursor Batteries

Solving Problems

Reducing Monitor Interference

How to reduce interference with monitors by changing tool frequency.

Tablet Checklist

A checklist for troubleshooting tablet-related issues.

Computer Checklist

A checklist for troubleshooting computer-related issues.

Software Checklist

A checklist for troubleshooting software-related issues.

Troubleshooting Chart

Returning Your Tablet for Repair

Specifications

Parts and Accessories