Psion 8585, User Manual

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Psion 8585/8595 Vehicle-Mount Computers User Manual
Chapter 5: Operation
Touchscreen
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5.1 Touchscreen
The 8585 is equipped with a resistive touchscreen.
5.1.1 Construction Type and Resistance
• 5-wire touch sensor using analog-resistive touch technology.
• Construction: Film-Glass (FG).
• Hardness of surface: 3H (ASTM D3363).
• Resistance: 35 million actuations.
5.1.2 Operation
Operation of the resistive touchscreen is recommended with:
• Clean, dry fingers.
• Clean, dry, soft gloves.
• Suitable touch stylus (plastic or wood, rounded tip).
5.1.3 Cleaning
Use neutral detergent or isopropyl alcohol on a clean soft cloth to clean the panel surface.
Prevent using any kind of chemical solvent, acidic or alkali solution.
5.1.4 Touch for MS Windows XP Embedded
5.1.4.1 Installation
The touch drivers to be used can be found on the Flash medium under Util/atouch/<verNR> .
1. Open the corresponding folder and run Setup.exe .
2. On the Welcome dialog click Next .
3. In the Software License Agreement window select: I accept all of the terms of the above License
Agreement and then click Next .
4. On the Select Controller dialog choose serial (RS/232) and click Next .
5. On the Serial Configuration dialog choose COM2 and 9600 Baud and click Next .
6. Deselect the option on the Configuration Complete dialog and close by clicking Finish .
7. Two Files Needed windows will appear querying the path to the tsufiltr.sys file (see Figure 5.1).
8. Select Browse to navigate to the installation folder indicated above, then choose the Serial folder
and click OK .
Caution:
Property
Damage Keep the panel surface clean.
Prevent any kind of adhesive from being applied to the surface.
Avoid high voltage and/or static charge.
Touchscreens may not be operated with ball-point pens or writing utensils, tools of any kind
(e.g. screwdrivers) or with sharp objects (knives, scalpels, etc).
Touch the panel with your finger or stylus only to ensure normal operation. Any sharp-edged
or hard objects are prohibited.
Operate the panel in a stable environment. Abrupt variation on temperature and humidity may
cause malfunction of the panel.
Avoid applying excessive activation force or sudden impact on the panel surface.