INTERWRITE®PAD

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Recommended hardware for INTERWRITEWORKSPACE® (for use with the Interwrite Pad)

Windows

Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2 or Vista*
Intel Pentium III processor 1GHz or higher (or equivalent)
1 GB RAM
350 MB hard disk space for installation
CD-ROM Drive for installation
XVGA (1024 x 768) or higher resolution video with minimum of 16 bit color
Speakers and microphone for playing audio and video files
Adobe Flash Player version 9.0 or higher
* Windows 98/Me/NT users require Interwrite software version 5

Mac

Mac OS X 10.3.9 and 10.4
1.83 GHz Core 2 Duo Processor
1 GB RAM
350 MB hard disk space for installation
CD-ROM Drive for installation
1024 x 768 or higher resolution video
Speakers and microphone for playing audio and video files
Linux

Intel Pentium III processor 1GHz or higher (or equivalent)
1 GB RAM
350 MB hard disk space for installation
CD-ROM Drive for installation
XVGA (1024 x 768) or higher resolution video with minimum of 16 bit color
Speakers and microphone for playing audio and video files
Linux Distributions Supported:

  • Ubuntu 6.06LTS (Dapper Drake)
  • Ubuntu 6.10 (Edgy Eft)/7.04 (Feisty Fawn)
  • LinEx 2006 with all updates
  • Fedora Core 3/4/5
  • CentOS
  • LinKat 1.0
  • Mandriva 2006
  • GuadaLinex 3.01
  • SuSe 10.1/10.2
  • MoLinex 2.0
  • Max 2
  • Lliurex
Model INTERWRITE®PAD 400
Platform Support

Windows (including Vista), Mac OS X, and Linux
Hardware Interface

Wireless Bluetooth Class Ior Class II (2.4 GHz)PCMCIA card, or Wireless Bluetooth (2.4 GHz)USB hub
Resolution

4,000 lines per inch(157.6 lines per mm)
Technology

Electromagnetic
Operating Temperature

40° to 115° F (5° to 40° C)
Storage Temperature

-40° to 158° F (-40 to 70° C)
Battery Life

40 Hours of use between recharging
Range

Up to 300 ft (100 m),Free Space
Max. Pads per Configuration

Seven
Model Active Area Width Height Weight

INTERWRITE®PAD 400

6 in x 8 in (152 mm x 203 mm)

11.5 in (292 mm)

10.5 in (267 mm)

1.75 lb (0.79 kg)

 

How does the INTERWRITE®PAD connect to the computer?

The INTERWRITE®PAD connects to the computer via a wireless Bluetooth connection. On the computer end there is a Bluetooth PCMCIA card or a USB dongle that allows the connection with the INTERWRITE®PAD.

How long can I expect the INTERWRITE®PAD 400 (blue) Rechargeable Pen to operate on a charge?

The INTERWRITE®PAD 400 and the blue Rechargeable Pen are reported to provide 40 hours of wireless operation before they have to be recharged. Always charge the pen when charging the pad.

How long can I expect the INTERWRITE®PAD 400 to operate on a charge?

The INTERWRITE®PAD 400 and the blue Rechargeable Pen are reported to provide 40 hours of wireless operation before they have to be recharged. Always charge the pen when charging the pad.

What is the expected life of the Rechargeable Battery Pack in the Interwrite Pad 400?

The INTERWRITE®PAD 400 Rechargeable Battery Pack has a life expectancy of 5 years minimum. If the battery pack needs to be replaced, please refer to Replacing the Rechargeable NiMH Battery Pack in the Model 400 Pads [.pdf].

What are the characteristics when the batteries are going out on the INTERWRITE®PAD 300/310 (light gray) pens?

Generally, the pen quits working. The flashing green light on the pad will stay flashing (not go to solid) when the pen is in proximity or touching the surface of the pad. In a few cases, there could be a slight jitter right at the end of the battery life. A good test would be to convert it to a wired pen using the cable supplied with your pad or use the extra batteries that come with it as well.

What is the expected life of the batteries for the INTERWRITE®PAD 300/310 (light gray) pens?

Typical operation should have the batteries in the pens lasting for months of normal use, with greater than 200 hours available. If however, they are carried or stored in such a way that the tip or side buttons are depressed and get activated, they will stay on. This will result in a faster discharge of the batteries, because they can be on 24 hours a day. 

Since adding Service Pack 2 to Windows XP, my Bluetooth connection does not work properly.  How can I fix the problem?

Please read Bluetooth Connection Fix for Windows XP with Service Pack 2 [.pdf].

Why do I get warnings about the lack of a digital signature when I install the TDK device driver on my system?

Microsoft encourages hardware manufacturers to submit their drivers for testing with Windows. If Microsoft deems a driver is acceptable, it provides a digital signature that the manufacturer can include in his driver. Windows checks for the digital signature in a device driver and deals with it, based on the setting in the Control Panel/Systems/Hardware/Driver Signing option. You have the option of ignoring the presence or absence of a digital signature, being warned if a digital signature is absent from the driver you are trying to install, or blocking the installation of an unsigned driver. According to Microsoft, the default setting is Warn. The system will warn the user that the device driver being installed is not signed and give the user the option of going ahead with the installation, or canceling it.

The TDK Bluetooth device drivers are not signed. In addition, they set up a number of virtual COM ports on which the driver is installed. So, when the Driver Signing option is set to Warn, a warning will appear for the real COM port and for each virtual COM port the driver sets up.
You can remedy this situation either by accepting each warning and electing to install the driver, or by going into Control Panel/Systems/Hardware/Driver Signing and clicking on the Ignore radio button.

What is the maximum range for Interwrite Bluetooth devices?

The maximum range for Interwrite Bluetooth devices is approximately 10 meters (32 feet).

How many Bluetooth devices can you have running at once?

The maximum number of Bluetooth devices (Pads or Boards) active at one time is 7 for a single Bluetooth hub (transmitter/receiver).

Can multiple Bluetooth hubs be used on a single computer to increase the number of devices beyond 7?

No, only one hub can be used at a time with the computer. Additional wired (USB or Serial) devices can be added.

Is it possible to have Bluetooth and RF Interwrite devices working at the same time?

Yes, the Bluetooth and RF devices can work together.

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