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Please read all instructions carefully before using

• Please retain these instructions for future reference.• RM ePadTM contains replaceable, rechargeable batteries.• Only replace the batteries with the specified types.• Do not allow your RM ePad to come into contact with water or otherliquids.

• In the event of an electro-static discharge, your RM ePad maymalfunction. In this case, please follow the sequence below to reset it:- Switch off the RM ePad.- Disconnect the battery.- Press the On/Off switch twice.- Re-connect the battery.- Switch the RM ePad back on.

• Warranty is void if the case is opened for any reason.

FCC compliance

THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY RADIO OR TVINTERFERENCE CAUSED BY UNAUTHORISED MODIFICATIONS TO THISEQUIPMENT. SUCH MODIFICATIONS COULD VOID THE USER AUTHORITY TOOPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for aClass B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits aredesigned to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference ina residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiateradio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance withthe instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in aparticular installation.

If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception,which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user isencouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of thefollowing measures:• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that towhich the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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Contents

• RM ePadTM.

• Wireless pen with red laser pointer.

• Receiver dongle with 3-port USB hub.

• Lithium polymer rechargeable battery for the RM ePad.

• NiMH AAA rechargeable battery for the wireless pen.

• USB cable for wired connection to a PC or Mac and for charging.

• USB a/c adaptor.

• User Guide.

• CD containing hotkey software and user guide.

• 2 hand-straps.

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RM ePad

3 extra USB ports

Receiver dongle RM ePad pen

Batteries Hand straps

Know your RM ePadTM

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Wireless Pen

Receiver Dongle

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3 spare USB ports

Charging contactsLeft mouse button

Mouse buttonsRight Centre

USBconnector

Volumeincrease (Vol+)

Mouseright button

Extendeddigitiser

Mouse leftbutton

Volumedecrease

(Vol-)

Pen mounting

Main digitiser

LCD status screen On/Off button

Pairing button

Status LED

Fitting and charging the batteries

• The main battery for RM ePad is packed separately in the box for safetyreasons.

• Remove the cover over the battery and dongle storage area, by slidingit upwards.

• Place the RM ePad on its front, with the battery hatch at the top.• Insert the battery in the right-hand slot, with the lead at the top left. Plugthe lead into the socket inside the slot and ensure the cable is foldedout of the way.

• Only use the supplied battery or adirect equivalent.

• Charge the battery by connectingthe USB connector to a computeror the a/c adaptor using the USBlead provided. The battery may take upto 10 hours to charge for the first time.

• During charging, the battery indicator will flash.When charging is complete the battery indicator will stop flashing.

• When the battery is charged, the RM ePad is ready to be used wirelessly.• The pen uses a rechargeable AAA NiMH battery. To insert the penbattery, unscrew the top of the pen which is coloured grey. Lift open thepen compartment. Insert the battery and screw the pen top back on.

• To use the RM ePad without first charging the battery, connect the RMePad directly to your computer using the USB lead provided.Do not connect the RM ePad and the receiver dongle to your computerat the same time.

LCD Status Screen

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Wireless connectionto dongle

Pad ID: Can be changedby holding power buttonand using left buttons.

RM ePadTM batterystatus: Flasheswhen charging.

Pen battery status:Flashes whencharging. Absentif pen not docked.

Power onindicator

Pen indicator:Flashing:

pen in range.Steady:

pen pressed.

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Installation

• Microsoft Windows Vista and above provides a driver-free installation.Plug the wireless USB dongle into a spare USB port. Windows willrecognise the new device and it will be ready to use within a fewseconds.

• Microsoft Windows XP will also install the driver automatically when theUSB dongle is plugged in. However it will take a little longer to completeand may require the PC to be restarted.

• Mac OS X may install a driver when the USB dongle is plugged in.However it will recognise it as a keyboard device and ask you to press ashift key. Simply ignore this step.

• To use the software keyboard (in the lower extended digitiser area) youmust first install the keyboard manager software on the CD. Insert the CDinto you computer and follow the on-screen instructions.

Using the RM ePad

1. Plug the wireless USB dongle into a spare USB port on the computer.2. Press and hold the On/Off button on the RM ePadTM for 1 to 2 secondsuntil the LCD panel comes on.

3. The red light on the On/Off button will flash until the RM ePad locatesthe wireless dongle.

4. If the dongle cannot be located, the RM ePad will switch off after a fewseconds.

5. There is a button on the dongle and one on the rear of the RM ePad toforce the pairing of the two devices. Press both buttons for 10 secondsfor pairing.

6. Touch the pen to the RM ePad writing area (digitiser) to bring the penout of standby. The pen can then be used to control the cursor positionon the computer.

7. Move the pen within 1” of the digitiser surface for it to locate the penposition.

8. Press the pen lightly onto the digitiser to simulate a "left-click", or pressthe buttons on the side of the pen for "right-click" or "centre-click"operations.

9. To use the laser in the pen (optional feature), press and hold the laserbutton.Do not under any circumstance point the laser at anyone's eyes.

10. The battery in the pen automatically charges each time the pen is placed back in the RM ePad.

Keyboard software installation

The RM ePadTM is supplied with software on the CD to enable the lowerpart of the digitiser area, the extended digitser, to be used as a keyboard.This enables the user to enter text whilst away from the computer. To installthe software:

1. Connect the RM ePad (using the supplied USB cable) or the wirelessdongle to a spare USB port on your computer.

2. Insert the RM ePad software CD into your CD drive.3. The installation program will automatically start. If it doesn’t please runSetup.exe (or ePad installer.dmg if you are using a Mac) found on theCD.

4. If you are using Windows 7 or Vista you may be prompted for yourpermission to continue with the installation. Click Yes and the RM ePadSoftware Welcome screen appears..

Then do the following depending on your computer:

PC5. Click Next. The License Agreement screen appears.6. Select I Accept... and click Next. The Destination folder screen appears.7. Select the drive where you want to install RM ePad, and then click Next.The Default Keyboard screen appears.

8. Choose the default keyboard language from the drop down, and thenclick Next. The installation Summary screen appears.

9. Click Install. The setup now starts installing the files.10. Click Finish.

or

Mac5. Click Continue.6. Click Install. 7. You will be prompted to restart your Mac. Click Continue Installation forthe software to be installed.

8. When complete, an 'installation successful' screen will be displayed.Click Restart.

Once installed the RM ePad icon should appear in your task barnotification area (or Menu bar on Mac) each time the device isconnected to the computer. This can be used to change the keyboardlanguage or to access RM ePad Help, which requires an internetconnection, by right clicking on the icon.

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Technical Specifications

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Wireless solution

Maximum range

Tablet battery capacity

Battery life

Charge time

Overall size

Thickness

Power consumption of dongle

Weight

Main digitiser area

Extended digitiser areas

Digitiser resolution

Pen pressure resolution

Pen battery capacity

Pen battery life

Pen battery recharge time

2.4GHz Direct Sequence

60’

2000mAH

40 hours

6 - 8 hours (from empty)

11” x 11”

.50” to 1.5” including feet

280mA maximum

1.5 pounds

6” x 4.5”

6” x 2”

2000 lpi

1024 levels

600mAH

20 hours approx.

4 hours approx.

Troubleshooting

RM ePadTM is designed to work reliably and predictably in all normalconditions. However, it is possible that problems may occur. Please checkthe following before contacting technical support:

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Problem

Solution

Problem

Solution

Solution

Problem

Solution

Problem

Problem

Solution

Battery indicator is flashing.

Main battery is low. Charge the battery.

Red power light is flashing.

RM ePad is trying to connect to a wireless donglewithout success. Try pressing the pairing buttons on thewireless dongle and the RM ePad simultaneously.

Perhaps another wireless tablet or mouse is connectedto your computer. Check for interference from otherwireless devices.

Pointer position wobbles.

Battery in pen may be low. Put the pen in the chargingsocket overnight to charge.

Cursor moves on screen without pen.

Solution

Problem

If the pen is not replaced into the ePad after use, thebattery will drain, and if left long enough, will no longerbe charged by the ePad. If the pen no longer charges,please remove the battery from the pen and rechargeusing a normal consumer battery charger. Also, be surethat the battery is positioned correctly in the pen. Thepositioning of the battery is the reverse of the standardpositioning.

My pen isn’t recognised by the pad

Power light and LCD are on and indicating, but buttonsand pen have no effect.

The RM ePad may need resetting. Follow theinstructions on page 2 to reset.

Support & Warranty

This product is provided with a one-year warranty for problems foundduring normal usage. Mistreating the RM ePadTM or opening the unit willinvalidate this warranty.

All out of warranty repairs will be subject to a replacement fee.

Please visit www.rmepad.com for latest product information.

Visit www.rm.com/support for technical support.

RM Education T: 0845 404 0000New Mill House Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm183 Milton ParkAbingdon, OxonOX14 4SEUnited Kingdom

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