User’s Manual for Tote-Remote® Remote Control & Laser Pointer for Laptop Computers
TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety & Health Information 2 Special Notice Regarding Carrying Laser Pointers On Commercial Aircraft 3 Introduction 4 Installation 5 Features & Operation 6 Compatibility & System Requirements 10 Troubleshooting 11 Maintenance, Service, & Support 13 One Year Limited Warranty 14 Regulatory Information 16 Purchase Record 17 Contact Information 18 1
IMPORTANT SAFETY & HEALTH INFORMATION WARNING! RISK OF INJURY! Laser beam can cause permanent damage to eyes. Do not look into the laser beam or shine the laser beam into your own eyes, other peoples’ eyes, or pets’ eyes. WARNING! RISK OF INJURY! Keep this device away from children. It is a work tool, not a toy or entertainment device. It should only be used by adults.
SPECIAL NOTICE REGARDING CARRYING LASER POINTERS ON COMMERCIAL AIRCRAFT Atek has received reports of airport security personnel confiscating laser pointers. Although these reports have been infrequent and have not involved the Tote-Remote, Atek recommends that you consider packing your Tote-Remote in your check-in luggage rather than in your carry-on bag.
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the Atek Tote-Remote remote control & laser pointer. Please register at www.atek.com for product updates. On our website you can also learn about other Atek products , including the Super Mini Optical Mouse for laptop computers and other best-of-category Atek laptop computer accessories. If you have difficulty installing or using your Tote-Remote, please contact your dealer or computer system manufacturer for assistance or call Atek for further help.
INSTALLATION Your Tote-Remote includes the following items: • • • • • Tote-Remote Coin cell battery (3V CR 2032) USB RF receiver Padded travel pouch User’s manual Your Tote-Remote is simple to install. Just insert the battery into the battery compartment (with the text on the battery face up) and then plug the receiver into a USB port on your computer or on a USB hub.
FEATURES & OPERATION The Tote-Remote is a wireless remote control and a laser pointer. It’s the perfect tool for laptop presentations. Our RF technology allows you to control your laptop computer presentation while roaming freely around a room up to approximately 30 feet away, with no line-of-sight to the laptop computer required! Best of all, the Tote-Remote is simple to use. Here’s how to use it: • Wheel Button: Functions just like arrow up/down keys on a keyboard.
Wheel Button Laser Pointer Button USB RF Receiver F5/Esc Button Reset Button • Laser Pointer Button: Push to turn on laser beam, release to turn off laser beam. The laser beam will automatically turn off after about 25-30 seconds of continuous use to prevent accidental battery drain. • Safety Lock: As an additional battery drain prevention measure, your Tote-Remote has a safety lock feature.
Operation Overview (Projector is optional and is not included with this product) (There is no need to aim or point the remote control at, or maintain line-ofsight with, the receiver) 8
Special Applications Using One Tote-Remote to Control Multiple Computers One Tote-Remote can be used to control multiple computers. Each computer must have its own receiver. You will need to follow the instructions on page 5 of this User’s Manual for using the reset button on each receiver to learn the ID code of the remote control. The receivers will then all use this same ID code to receive signals from the remote control. To change the ID code again, simply follow the same procedure again.
COMPATIBILITY & SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS The Atek Tote-Remote includes a compact “dongle” type USB RF receiver and must be must be used on a computer that has a USB port or on a USB hub. The computer must be running Windows XP®, Windows 2000®, Windows Me®, Windows 98® Second Edition, Windows CE®, Pocket PC® 2002, or Macintosh® 9.x, OS X 10.1, or 10.2.
TROUBLESHOOTING • Remote control ID code needs to be learned by receiver. See Installation section on page 5. • Incompatible operating system or missing operating system drivers. See Compatibility and System Requirements section on page 10. • Make sure you have installation/administration privileges on your laptop. Ask your network administrator or computer consultant for assistance. • Problems with USB port or USB hub. Make sure the USB receiver is plugged all the way into the port.
• Wheel button is in scroll mode. In PowerPoint® be sure to push the wheel button gently up and down only, not in. Pushing in engages scroll mode (the button illuminates), which does not work in PowerPoint®. • F5/Esc button does not work. Certain earlier versions of PowerPoint® and other applications may not support F5 and/or Esc functions. • Two or more Tote-Remotes are interfering with each other.
MAINTENANCE, SERVICE, & SUPPORT Clean with dry soft cloth only - do not use abrasive pad, scouring powder, water, or solvents. If you have difficulty installing or using your Tote-Remote, please first read the Installation and Troubleshooting sections of this User’s Manual and check our website at www.atek.com for support information.
ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Please register your new Tote-Remote online using our warranty registration form at: www.atek.com The following limited warranty applies only to the United States and Canada: Warranty: Atek, Inc. warrants this Atek product to the original purchaser to be free from relevant defects in material and workmanship at the time of original purchase and for a period of one year thereafter.
replace this product after (1) you call us to obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number, (2) you return it to us freight prepaid at the address listed in this User’s Manual, and (3) we have determined that it contains relevant defects in material or workmanship at the time of purchase.
REGULATORY INFORMATION FCC Statement This product has been tested and found to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions: it may not cause harmful interference and must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Canada Statement This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. LASER CLASS 2 LASER DEVICE Max.
PURCHASE RECORD Model #: RM100 Serial #: ___________________ Place of Purchase: ______________________________ Date of Purchase: _______________ PLEASE SAVE YOUR RECEIPT AS PROOF OF PURCHASE DATE FOR WARRANTY PURPOSES. RM100 User’s Manual Rev.
CONTACT INFORMATION For service and support, please contact: Atek, Inc. 2911 Tech Center Dr. Santa Ana, CA 92705 Tel: 714-258-0100 1-888-889-9990 Fax: 714-258-0105 info@atek.com www.atek.com © 2003 Atek, Inc. All rights reserved. Atek, Tote-Remote, and Super Mini are trademarks or registered trademarks of Atek, Inc. Windows, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Me, Windows 98, Windows CE, and Pocket PC 2002 are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp. in the U.S. and/or in other countries.
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