StarBoard T-17SXL User's Guide How to Request a User's Guide When requesting a separate copy of this user's guide, specify T269-2-201. Read this user’s guide and carefully retain it for future reference. Before using this product, carefully read and fully understand the safety instructions. Store this User’s Guide nearby for ease of reference. T269-2-201 Hitachi Software Engineering Co., Ltd.
StarBoard T-17SXL Notices Reproduction or reprinting, without permission, of this manual or any part thereof is prohibited. The contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice. Every effort has been made to ensure that this manual is complete and correct. However, should any questionable points, mistakes, etc., come to your attention, please inform the vendor. Please be advised in advance that this company will assume no responsibility for losses, etc.
StarBoard T-17SXL Product Assurance Provisions This product is limited to use in the United States and Canada markets. For warranty details, refer to Appendix 3.6 at the end of this user’s guide. This First edition of the user’s guide (T269-2-201) is for the following products: 95.64301G00A (StarBoard T-17SXL) The StarBoard T-17SXL incorporates WALTOP’s 17-inch LCD monitor integrated digitizer technology. Windows, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT 4.
StarBoard T-17SXL Safe Handling Safe Handling Markings and Symbols Various markings and symbols are used in this user’s guide and on this product, to ensure the safe and correct use of this product and to prevent personal injury and property damage. These symbols and their meanings are as explained below. Understand the information well before reading the body of the user’s guide.
StarBoard T-17SXL Safe Handling Safety Precautions Always comply with them WARNINGS Securely insert the power plug into the power outlet. Before moving this product, detach the power plug and the power cable. If it is not plugged in securely, overheating will occur, possibly resulting in electric shock or fire. The power cable might be damaged, possibly resulting in electric shock or fire. Do not plug in the power plug with a wet hand. When plugging in or unplugging the power plug, hold the plug.
StarBoard T-17SXL Safe Handling Safety Precautions Always comply with them WARNINGS Do not use a power cable other than the accessory power cable. Do not open or alter the cabinet of this product. If a power cable other than the accessory power cable is used, fire or electric shock might result. The cabinet contains high-voltage areas, so electric shock or other injury will result. Unplug the power plug if you do not plan on using the product for an extended period of time.
StarBoard T-17SXL Safe Handling Safety Precautions Always comply with them WARNINGS In the following cases, unplug the product from the AC Adaptor outlet and ask the technical support of Hitachi Software. a. b. c. d. e. f. After the power cord or AC Adaptor plug is damaged. After a liquid is spilled onto the main unit. After the main unit is exposed to rain or water. After this product malfunctions, even when operated according to the instruction manual.
StarBoard T-17SXL Safe Handling Careful thought was given to the cautions on this device and in this user’s guide. However, unanticipated circumstances might occur. When operating this product, users themselves must exercise caution as well as follow instructions. WARNINGS Warning Details Page Use the AC Adaptor supplied with this product. Use only AC Adaptor or power cables specified by the manufacturer. Use P. 1-10 of improper adaptors or cables can damage the product or cause a fire.
StarBoard T-17SXL Contents 1. Introduction ................................................................................................. 1-1 1.1 Preparations before Use ...................................................................................... 1-1 1.1.1 Product Overview....................................................................................................... 1-1 1.1.2 Features .....................................................................................................
StarBoard T-17SXL Introduction 1. Introduction 1.1 Preparations before Use This section covers preparations before using the StarBoard. Please read this section thoroughly if you are using the StarBoard for the first time. 1.1.1 Product Overview StarBoard T-17SXL is a convenient and easy-to-use tablet-type interactive electronic board that lets you operate a PC with a stylus pen, and write text and images to a PC screen in real time as well as simultaneously input those to the PC.
StarBoard T-17SXL Introduction 1.2 Parts Check After unpacking, make sure that all of the following parts are included. Parts No. Name Qty. (1) 17-inch LCD monitor 1 (2) Stylus pen 1 (3) AAA alkaline dry cell 1 (4) Spare pen tips 2 (5) AC adapter 1 (6) Power cable 1 (7) RGB cable 1 (8) USB cable 1 (9) Audio cable (stereo mini-plug) 1 (10) Pen tip replacement pin set 1 (11) StarBoard Software x.
StarBoard T-17SXL Introduction 1.3 Part Names and Functions 1.3.1 Front Screen (1) (4) (5) (3) (2) (4) Front switch panel (1) LCD and tablet operating area Receives text and graphical These switches are used to turn the information entered with the stylus power ON/OFF, enter OSD menu pen, and transmits the data to a PC. settings, and adjust the volume.
StarBoard T-17SXL Introduction 1.3.2 Front Switch Panel (3) (5) (6) (1) (4) (2) (4) Menu button (1) Power button This button turns the StarBoard LCD This button is used to display the monitor ON/OFF. OSD menu. Press it after making menu selections to apply those. (2) Power indicator (5) (+) button This indicator turns green when power is supplied normally to the This button is used to toggle muting StarBoard and an image signal is ON/OFF. It is also used to select detected.
StarBoard T-17SXL Introduction 1.3.3 Connector Panel Top Bottom (5) (4) (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) View of StarBoard Back Right Side (4) Audio input port (1) Power port This port is used to output PC audio The AC adapter is connected here. from the StarBoard speakers. The supplied audio cable is connected to (2) VGA input port This port is used to connect a PC via this port. RGB cable to display images from (5) USB port the PC. A USB cable is connected here.
StarBoard T-17SXL Introduction 1.3.4 Function Buttons (5) Topic list (1) ToolBar hide/un-hide Hides/displays StarBoard Software Hides/displays the Topic List. ToolBar. (6) Solid pen Switches to solid pen. (2) New blank page Adds a new blank page. (7) Fluorescent marker pen Switches to fluorescent marker pen. (3) Previous page Displays the page before the (8) PC screen currently displayed page.
StarBoard T-17SXL Introduction 1.4 Assembly and Setup Keep the following points in mind when installing the StarBoard. Select a stable, flat location. Avoid installing in locations that are dusty, extremely hot, cold, or humid. Also avoid installing in locations exposed to direct sunlight. 1.4.1 Adjusting the Stand Follow the procedure shown below to adjust the stand. (1) Pull up the stand lever. Stand Lever (2) Slide the stand to the desired angle, and release the lever.
StarBoard T-17SXL Introduction (3) Check that the lever and stand are secure. CAUTION Hold the body firmly and slide the stand slowly when adjusting it. When adjusting the stand, if you pull up the lever without holding onto the body, the body may move suddenly, resulting in unexpected injuries or damage to the body. Use the screen at an easily viewable angle. Use the screen at an easily viewable angle, taking into account external light and ceiling lighting, which may reflect off the screen. 1.4.
StarBoard T-17SXL Introduction 1.4.3 Connection Procedure Follow the procedure below to connect the PC and StarBoard. StarBoard PC (2) (3) (1) (4) (5) (6) To power outlet (1) Connect the RGB cable to the VGA input port on the side of the StarBoard, and tighten the screws to fasten. Connect the other end of the cable to the PC VGA port, and tighten the screws to fasten. (2) Connect the USB cable to the USB port on the side of the StarBoard. Connect the other end of the cable to a USB port on the PC.
StarBoard T-17SXL Introduction WARNING Use the AC Adaptor supplied with this product. Use only AC Adaptor or power cables specified by the manufacturer. Use of improper adaptors or cables can damage the product or cause a fire. Using this product with Windows 98 and Windows 98 Second Edition When using this product with Windows 98 or Windows 98 Second Edition, on some computers it may be necessary to install a driver for the USB controller located inside the PC.
T-17SXL 2. Usage Procedures Usage StarBoard This section describes the basic procedures for using StarBoard. For information on using advanced StarBoard features, see the StarBoard Software x.x. User's Guide. 2.1 Turning the StarBoard On This section describes how to turn the StarBoard on. (1) Turn on the StarBoard power. Push the power button (2) Turn on the PC and allow Windows to start. (3) The StarBoard Software starts automatically.
StarBoard T-17SXL Usage 2.2 Using the Stylus Pen This section describes how to use the StarBoard stylus pen. 2.2.1 How to Use the Stylus Pen The stylus pen has a power switch. Battery life can be prolonged by ON/OFF the power switch. To draw characters and figures using the stylus pen, set the power switch of the stylus pen to the ON position. ON/OFF switch Push the switch ON OFF 2.2.2 Basic Stylus Pen Operations The stylus pen can be used in the same way as a mouse.
StarBoard T-17SXL 2.2.3 Stylus Pen Settings The stylus pen has one pen tip button, and two side buttons. Mouse actions can be Usage assigned to these three buttons. The default button settings are summarized in the following table. Button User action Corresponding mouse action Pen tip Press the pen tip against the display. Mouse left-click Side Button Press the button with the pen tip slightly Mouse left double-click No. 0 removed from the screen (5 mm or less). Side Button Same as above.
StarBoard T-17SXL 2.2.4 Changing the Battery in the Stylus Pen The stylus pen contains a single AAA alkaline dry cell. If the pen begins to operate Usage erratically (e.g., if pen input is cut off), change the battery as described below. Note that battery life is approximately 1,800 hours under normal usage. If the residual quantity of a battery decreases, the center of a side button will light up red. If the center of a side button will light up red, change the battery as described below.
StarBoard T-17SXL Usage 2.2.5 Replacing the Stylus Pen Tip When the stylus pen tip wears down and becomes too short, replace it as described below. (1) Using the special pin set, remove the stylus pen tip. (2) Insert a new pen tip into the stylus pen.
StarBoard T-17SXL Usage 2.3 Using the OSD Menu The OSD menu is used when adjusting the StarBoard LCD screen. OSD is an abbreviation for On-Screen Display. The OSD feature allows you to view and adjust the settings for the display on the screen. 2.3.1 OSD Buttons and Their Functions •Menu button •(+) button This button is used to display the This button is used to toggle OSD menu. Pressing it after muting ON/OFF.
StarBoard T-17SXL Usage 2.3.2 OSD Adjustment Options (1) BRIGHTNESS Used to adjust screen brightness. (0-100) (2) CONTRAST Used to adjust color contrast. The larger the value, the brighter the image will be. (0-100) (3) LCD ADJUSTMENT CLOCK : Used to adjust screen size. (0-100) PHASE : Used to adjust the sampling timing (phase) for converting the analog input signal to a digital input signal. (0-63) H.POSITION : Used to change the horizontal position of the screen. (0-100) V.
StarBoard T-17SXL Usage (4) COLOR TEMPRATURE Used to adjust the color temperature of the screen. (SRGB, 9300K, 7200K, 6500K, 5000K) USER : Used to adjust the red, green, and blue colors of the screen. (0-100) RETURN : Used to return to the previous page. (5) ECO MODE Used to turn the ECO mode ON, and limit brightness setting from 0 to 20 to reduce power consumption. RETURN : Used to return to the previous page. (6) LANGUAGE Used to select the display language.
StarBoard T-17SXL Usage (7) OTHER SETUP SMOOTH : Used to adjust the smoothness of the image. (0-3) OSD H.POSITION : Used to adjust horizontal position of OSD window. (0-100) OSD V.POSITION : Used to adjust vertical position of OSD window. (0-100) OSD TRANSPARENCY : Used to turn OSD window background transparency ON/OFF. OSD TIMEOUT : Used to set the amount of time before the OSD menu closes automatically. (0-60) VOLUME : Used to adjust the speaker volume.
StarBoard T-17SXL Appendix 3. Appendix 3.1 Troubleshooting First, check adjustments and handling methods and check for poor cable connections. Those are often the causes of problems when nothing is actually broken. Screen display-related problems In this case PC screen does not display on StarBoard. Check this Is the PC power on? And do this To deal with problem see the PC manual and other documentation. Is the RGB cable connected Connect the RGB cable correctly.
StarBoard T-17SXL Appendix Stylus pen-related problems In this case Check this And do this Stylus pen does not operate. StarBoard Software may be Uninstall StarBoard Software, and damaged or may not be then reinstall. (For details on how to installed correctly. install StarBoard software, see “StarBoard Software Installation ” in StarBoard Software x.x User’s Guide) Is battery worn out? Replace stylus pen battery. (For details on how to change the battery, see “2.2.
StarBoard T-17SXL Appendix Function button-related problems In this case Function buttons don’t operate. Check this And do this Is the USB cable connected Connect USB cable to PC. (For details properly? on how to connect, see “1.4.3 Connection Procedure” on page 1-9 of this User’s Guide.) Is the StarBoard Software Function button features require the running? StarBoard Software. Use them with the StarBoard Software running. (For details on how to use the StarBoard Software, see the StarBoard Software x.
StarBoard T-17SXL Appendix 3.2 System Specifications Item Specification Product name StarBoard T-17SXL Model No. 95.64301G00A Display Driver type Active-Matrix Liquid Crystal Display (TFT) characteristics Effective screen size 17 inches 337.920 mm (W)×270.336 mm (H) Resolution 1280×1024 (SXGA) Pixel pitch 0.264×0.
StarBoard T-17SXL Appendix 3.3 How to Take Care of the StarBoard Please clean your StarBoard periodically so it will continue to work for a long time. (1) Cleaning and care • Use a dry, soft cloth to clean the StarBoard display surface. Do not use detergents. • Use a diluted detergent without abrasives to clean the StarBoard cabinet area. Do not use undiluted detergent; rather, mix with water and soak a soft cloth in the mixture. Wring out cloth thoroughly before wiping.
StarBoard T-17SXL Appendix 3.6 Provisions of Product Warranty 1. During the free warranty service period, if a malfunction occurs during normal use, the malfunction will be corrected without charge, according to the provisions of the warranty. Furthermore, if the customer registration card accompanying the warranty is not returned to our company, the customer information will not be registered, so free repairs might be unavailable.
StarBoard (8) T-17SXL Appendix In the event of a malfunction in this product caused by the connection to this product of equipment other than the equipment specified by our company. (9) In the event that there is no abnormality in this product, but a defect in a part other than this product was detected or remedied. (10) In the event of ordinary wear and tear, wear, deterioration, etc., of consumables, even during normal use. 5. If this product malfunctions, review the contents of this user’s guide.
