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United States Radio and TV Interference Regulations The device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Your Madentec Tracker Pro has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Table of Contents 1. Introducing Tracker Pro Introduction 7 What’s in the box? 9 Registering Tracker 9 2. Installing Tracker Pro Introduction 11 Connecting Tracker Pro 13 Mounting Tracker Pro 15 USB Hubs 17 Using Alternate Clicking Devices 17 3.
Accelerated Cursor Speed 21 Using IntelliPoint 23 Tracker and Mouse Driver Settings 23 4.
1. Introducing Tracker Pro Introduction Tracker Pro is a hands-free mouse that translates your movements into direct movements of the computer’s mouse cursor. It imitates a standard desktop mouse or trackball allowing hands-free control of the computer. Tracker Pro uses a sensor that tracks a tiny, reusable reflective dot that is placed on either your forehead or glasses. When your head moves, the cursor moves. Tracker Pro provides wireless access to your Macintosh or PC computer using the USB port.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Illustration A.
What’s in the box? Illustration A. shows the contents of what is included in the Tracker Pro box. 1. Tracker Pro with attached cable 6. Stereo cable adapter 2. Universal Mounting bracket 7. Demo software CD 3. Standard Hook 8. Registration card 4. Extra Dual Lock for mounting 9. User guide 5. Tracker Dots Registering Tracker It is important to register your new Tracker Pro. Please complete the registration card included with Tracker Pro and mail it as soon as possible.
Illustration B.
2. Installing Tracker Pro Introduction Tracker Pro is ready for installation on any PC or Macintosh computer using an available USB port. With the new compact size, you will find installation and operation very easy. Positioning the Tracker Unit Tracker Pro can be mounted on either a desktop or laptop computer as well as AAC devices which support USB connectivity. The round ball of Tracker Pro contains a sensor which detects reflective light from the reusable dot and translates it to cursor movement.
Illustration C.
Connecting Tracker Pro Any computer with a USB port will support Tracker Pro. Madentec will support Tracker on computers with the following operating systems: Macintosh computers running Mac OS9, or Mac OSX, and Windows platform computers running Win98SE to WinXP. If you are using Tracker Pro on an AAC product, please see the device manufacturer for questions regarding setup for head pointing. Illustration C 1. Place Tracker Pro on your computer or laptop in the desired location. 2.
1. 2. 3a. 3b. Illustration D. 14 Tracker Pro User Guide 4.
Mounting Tracker Pro The Tracker Pro includes several mounting options. One of which includes a product similar to Velcro, called Dual Lock™. Dual Lock has been positioned on the bracket which is attached to the Tracker, as well as two points on the “Universal Mount”. Please see Illustration D. 1. Standard desktop monitor mounting using the supplied Universal Mount. 2. Standard mounting on a laptop using the Universal Mount, and the supplied “hook”. 3. Mounting on other devices, such as an AAC product.
Illustration E.
USB Hubs A USB hub may plug into an existing USB port which will expand the port from a single USB connection to as many as four connections. If using Tracker Pro with a USB hub, you must ensure that the hub is externally (self ) powered. Using Alternate Clicking Devices Tracker Pro may be used with any clicking device. For those clients with extremely limited mobility you may want to consider either WISP 2000, Madentec’s wireless integrated switch platform or Magic Cursor 2000, an on-screen dwell program.
Typical dot placement Illustration F.
3. Setting up Tracker Pro Introduction Tracker Pro works on a very simple principle: the position of light reflected from the reflective dot is translated into mouse movements. This chapter reviews the placement of the reflective dot and the different ways of working with Tracker Pro. The Sensor and Dot Think of the front of Tracker Pro as a camera lens.
Speed slide Switch Illustration G.
Tracking Range Tracker Pro will detect the reflective dot to a maximum of five feet from the sensor. The ideal distance is to be about three feet. You will notice Tracker Pro has detected and is ready to track your movements by the color on the front of the sensor. If you see a blue light at the top portion of the ball, Tracker Pro has detected the dot and is in the best position to convert your movements into cursor movements.
Illustration H. Mac OSX WinXP Illustration I.
Using IntelliPoint IntelliPoint (from Microsoft) enables you to perform a wheel button click. This feature is always on. A right button click that is held between one and two seconds will initiate a wheel click, which will then allow you to “scroll” the window simply by moving the cursor up or down. See Illustration H. Tracker and Mouse Driver Settings Tracker Pro settings work with the mouse driver settings on your computer.
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4. Tips & Tricks Quick Start for Tracker Pro on a Computer: Your Tracker can be placed directly on the top of your desktop computer horizontally or vertically on a laptop by using the enclosed clip and the universal mount. You can further secure it by using Velcro, or the supplied Dual Lock. It is a good idea if you are going to be moving about in a wheelchair to secure it with more than just the hook.
Plugging in the Tracker Pro 1. Insert the USB plug into an available USB port on the device you will be using. Your computer should automatically recognize the new hardware. (Windows) For Macintosh, it will just work like any other mouse. The Tracker is a standard mouse device 2. The Tracker works exactly the same as a hand mouse however you are using your head or other body part to control it. When you place the dot on your head or glasses and move your head, then the Tracker Pro will follow the dot.
Speed settings 5. Sometimes when you use your head to control the cursor, the speed may seem too fast. Go into the “Control Panel” of your computer and look for the heading “Mouse” or “Mouse Properties”. Here you will find the Pointer Speed or Pointer options. Try adjusting the speed down. In order to find the right speed you may have to make adjustments in these settings. (When using Mac OSX, mouse speed is adjusted in the System Preferences under “Keyboard & Mouse”.
Maintain your settings 9. It is important to not change the settings just because you think they are not working. Allow time for the user to try Tracker with the mouse settings you have made for long enough before you make additional adjustments. Changing settings you have made every 30 minutes is too soon. Sometimes, leaving the computer and coming back, may be required to make an accurate assessment of the settings. When making adjustments, it is preferred to make them in small increments.
Index A AAC devices 11 AAC product 13, 15 ability switch 17, 26 Accelerated 21 accurate 25 Adjust the Tracker ball 28 Alternate Clicking Devices 17 B blue light 21 Bumping 28 C camera ball 25 camera lens 19 centering 28 cheek switch 7 click 26 clicking 7 ability switch 17 clicking device 17 left clicking 17 Magic Cursor 2000 17 right button click 23 right clicking 17 sip/puff switch 26 switch jack 17 wheel button click 23 WISP 2000 17 Configuration 21 Connecting 13 Control Panel 27 cursor 7, 23, 28 curso
Dwell selection 7 J E Jelly Bean™ 17 extension cable 13 L F glasses 19 laptop 11, 13, 15 large targets 27 light 19 light sources 19 ambient light 19 fluorescent 19 sunlight 19 longer hooks 15 H M hardware 23 hook 9, 15, 25 longer hooks 15 horizontally 25 Macintosh 7, 11, 13, 17, 26 Mac OS9 13 Mac OSX 13, 22, 27 Magic Cursor 2000 7, 17 Maintain your settings 28 Microsoft 23 monitor 15 motion 19 Mounting 11, 15 mounted 11 Mouse 27 mouse 13, 26 Mouse Driver 23 speed 23 faster cursor movement 23 fo
Mouse Properties 27 mouse settings 28 mouse speed 21 Maintain your settings 28 Plugging in the Tracker Pro 26 Pointer size 27 Speed settings 27 standard mouse device 26 Trust your Therapist 28 N new hardware 13 O Occupational Therapist 28 on-screen keyboard 27 operating system 13 P PC 7, 11 Pointer size 27 Pointer Speed 27 positioning 11, 28 practice 25 Q Quick Start 25 Adjust the Tracker ball 28 Bumping to center 28 Dot placement 26 First time users 26 Games with large targets 27 Increase display size
Speed settings 27 Speed slide Switch 20 Speed Switch 27 Standard Hook 9 Stereo cable adapter 9 stereo adapter 17 switch 7, 21 switch jack 17 System Preferences 27 T Table of Contents v Therapist 28 Tips & Tricks 25 Tracker Dots 9 Tracker Pro 7 U Universal Mounting bracket 9 Universal Mount 11, 15 USB 11 USB cable 13, 17 extension cable 13 USB hub 13, 17 USB plug 26 USB port 7, 11, 13 User guide 9 32 Tracker Pro User Guide V Velcro 15, 25 vertically 25 W warranty 9, 25 web site 17 wheelchair 25 wheel bu
