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®
MonitorMouse
FOR WINDOWS NT
Version 2.0
Manual Version 2.0
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® MonitorMouse for Windows NT Version 2.0 User’s Guide Manual Version 2.0 Elo TouchSystems, Inc. 1-800-ELOTOUCH www.elotouch.com A Raychem Company P/N 008013-A DOC # SW000081
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Trademark Acknowledgements IntelliTouch, AccuTouch, and MonitorMouse are registered trademarks, and ELODEV is a trademark of Elo TouchSystems, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders. Copyright Copyright © 1997 by Elo TouchSystems, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction, adaptation, or translation without prior written permission is prohibited, except as allowed under copyright laws. Printed in USA. H55268. Software License Agreement BY OPENING THE ACCOMPANYING DIS
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CONTENTS Chapter 1 - Introduction .............................................................................1 About this Manual ..................................................................................................1 About MonitorMouse for Windows NT ...................................................................2 Touchscreen Controller Compatibility .........................................................2 Software Compatibility ...............................................
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Appendix B - Programming Options.......................................................27 Z-Axis Capabilities ...............................................................................................27 Launching the Touchscreen Control Panel..........................................................29 Calibrating from Within Your Program .................................................................29 iv
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Introduction • About this Manual 1 • About MonitorMouse for Windows NT 2 • Product Registration 3 • Contacting Elo 3 ABOUT THIS MANUAL This manual provides all of the information you need to install and use MonitorMouse for Windows NT, Elo TouchSystems’ touchscreen driver designed for Windows NT. This manual is organized as follows: Chapter 1 Describes the software included, and the hardware requirements. Chapter 2 Describes how to install the MonitorMouse for Windows NT software. Chapte
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2 Chapter 1 - Introduction See the README.TXT file on the accompanying disk. It contains any additions or changes made after this manual was printed. For details on available product configurations, touchscreen theory of operation, and general troubleshooting, see the IntelliTouch Ultra Product Manual or the AccuTouch Product Manual as appropriate. ABOUT MONITORMOUSE FOR WINDOWS NT Included on the accompanying disk is MonitorMouse for Windows NT, a 32-bit touchscreen driver designed for Microsof
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Product Registration 3 MonitorMouse for Windows NT also works with most DOS applications run in a window on the Windows NT desktop. Video Compatibility The video function of the display and the Elo touchscreen installed on the display are entirely separate systems. Therefore, the touchscreen is compatible with all video cards and modes. Problems with the display should be treated as display problems, not touchscreen problems. Other Versions of MonitorMouse MonitorMouse for Windows NT is only one
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4 Chapter 1 - Introduction Product announcements, press releases, application notes, software drivers and utilities are available on the web site, CompuServe and the Elo BBS. Your comments and suggestions are welcome. Web: www.elotouch.com BBS: (423) 482-9840 (Downloads only, up to 14.4K baud, multiple protocols) CompuServe: GO ELOTOUCH Select Elo from the Messages and Library menus. Customer Service: VOICE: (888) 356-2878 or (510) 651-2340 FAX: (510) 651-1222 Sales: VOICE: (800) ELO-TOUCH or (4
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Installing MonitorMouse for Windows NT • Before You Begin 5 • Configuring the Controller 6 • Installing the Software 6 • MonitorMouse for Windows NT Files 9 • Modifications to Windows NT Configuration 11 BEFORE YOU BEGIN First, be sure Windows NT is installed and operating properly with your mouse. You should make a backup copy of the MonitorMouse for Windows NT installation floppy. 5
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6 Chapter 2 - Installing MonitorMouse for Windows NT CONFIGURING THE CONTROLLER Elo typically ships touchscreen controllers preconfigured for use with Elo software, including MonitorMouse for Windows NT. Install the Elo touchscreen hardware as described in the AccuTouch Product Manual or IntelliTouch Ultra Product Manual. INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE 1. Start your computer. 2. Insert the MonitorMouse for Windows NT disk into drive A. 3. Click the Start button then click Run. 4. Type “a:\setup” in the
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Installing the Software 7 5. Follow the directions on the screen. 6. MonitorMouse for Windows NT provides two Installation options. Most users should select Typical (the default) and click Next to continue. Custom allows you to install the sample touchscreen programming files. 7. The Touchscreen Setup dialog box will appear. Specify the type of touchscreen controller you are using and how it is connected. Also specify the language you want to use in the Touchscreen Control Panel. Click OK to c
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8 Chapter 2 - Installing MonitorMouse for Windows NT 10. Click the Start button, then click Settings, then click Control Panel. 11. Double-click Elo Touchscreen to run the Touchscreen Control Panel.
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MonitorMouse for Windows NT Files 9 12. Click the Calibrate button and touch each of the three targets as they appear on the screen. Touch Yes when the cursor lines up correctly with your finger. Touch OK to close the Touchscreen Control Panel. MONITORMOUSE FOR WINDOWS NT FILES The following files are on the MonitorMouse for Windows NT disk: README.TXT Text file containing any additions or changes made after this manual was printed. _SETUP.DLL Setup program component. _SETUP.LIB Setup program co
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10 Chapter 2 - Installing MonitorMouse for Windows NT The following files are installed by the MonitorMouse for Windows NT Setup program when using the Typical installation option: README.TXT Copied to \ELO directory. MONMOUSE.SYS Touchscreen driver designed for Windows NT. Copied to \WINNT\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS directory. MONMOUSE.CPL Touchscreen Control Panel program. Copied to \WINNT\SYSTEM32 directory. MONMOUSE.HLP Touchscreen Control Panel Help file. Copied to \WINNT\SYSTEM32 directory. NULL.CUR
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Modifications to Windows NT Configuration 11 MODIFICATIONS TO WINDOWS NT CONFIGURATION The MonitorMouse for Windows NT Setup program makes the following modifications to Windows NT: 1. Copies driver files to your hard disk and updates previous installations of Elo driver software. 2. Adds the following Registry keys. The default values of these keys are shown, but some values are determined by the type of touchscreen controller installed and calibration values. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentC
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12 Chapter 2 - Installing MonitorMouse for Windows NT
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Using MonitorMouse for Windows NT • Touchscreen Control Panel 13 • Tips on Using the Touchscreen in Windows NT 17 • Running DOS Programs from NT 19 • Tips on Using the Touchscreen in Windows NT 19 TOUCHSCREEN CONTROL PANEL The MonitorMouse for Windows NT Touchscreen Control Panel allows you to customize the way the touchscreen works with Windows NT. The Touchscreen Control Panel is detailed in the following sections. 13
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14 Chapter 3 - Using MonitorMouse for Windows NT Running the Touchscreen Control Panel 1. Touch the Start button, then touch Settings, then touch Control Panel. 2. Double-touch Elo Touchscreen to run the Touchscreen Control Panel. Calibration Select Calibrate to initiate the calibration sequence. Follow the on-screen instructions. You will be given the opportunity to confirm the calibration points. The need for calibration is unique to the touchscreen. Unlike mouse or keyboard applications whe
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Touchscreen Control Panel 15 Once calibrated, MonitorMouse for Windows NT will be ready to run automatically each time the system is restarted. Recalibration should only be necessary after moving or resizing the video image, or after changing either the touchscreen, controller, or monitor. Mouse Button Emulation Mode Four mouse button emulation modes are supported, equivalent to the corresponding mode numbers in the other versions of the MonitorMouse family of products. The current mode may be c
