Connecting the Tablet
Do not connect the tablet until software is installed. To connect the
tablet, simply insert the USB plug into the USB port specified during
SigPlus
®
installation. The tablet is hot-pluggable and may be connected
and removed without restarting the host computer. When connected
properly, the LCD screen will briefly display a “waterfall” of pixels to verify
that it is operable. To test your fully installed tablet, run DemoOCX.exe,
found as a shortcut on your desktop or in folder
WIN\SigPlus\
. After
booting the program, click the “START” button and sign using the tablet.
If a signature does not appear in the DemoOCX window, make certain
that you have specified the correct tablet settings (TabletModel=
SigLiteLCD1X5, TabletType=6) in SigPlus. Tablet settings can be
adjusted by viewing
WIN\SigPlus.ini
or with SigPlus Adjust utility avail-
able for download from the Topaz website.
Using the Tablet
SigLite LCD 1x5 is capable of displaying interactive text and graphics,
accepting key-taps, generating ckeckbox graphics, and navigating
multiple display screens by using the standard Windows HID (Human
Interface Device) driver. This feature makes it an excellent choice for use
in banking, pharmacy, insurance, medical, photo ID, human resources,
and other applications requiring secure electronic signatures and the
benefit of reduced costs by eliminating the labor, storage, and material
associated with paper documents.
To sign, use the supplied pen to write on the sensor surface. Signatures
are not stored in the SigLite tablet, but are captured by software on the
computer. Therefore, the fact that “electronic ink” is displayed under the
pen tip as you sign does not guarantee that a signature has been
captured. In order to capture signatures on the computer, be sure that
SigPlus or other Topaz-compatible end-user software is running and the
tablet is connected to the correct COM port, as specified under the
heading “Software Installation” on the previous page.
Since SigLite is based on pressure-sensitive technology, make certain
that you do not apply excessive pressure when signing or risk damaging
the tablet permanently. Although the sensor will register pressure from
any object such as a fingertip or pencil, please sign using the supplied
plastic pen stylus ONLY, and refrain from bringing any foreign obeject
into contact with the sensor surface or risk tablet damage. If the sensor
membrane surface is cut, scratched, or otherwise harmed the tablet’s
performance will suffer and it may fail completely.
Do not attempt to capture a signature through a sheet or pad of paper.
The stylus must come into direct contact with the pad in order to func-
tion. Any intermediate object will cause an inaccurate signature or
require more pressure than is acceptable within the sensor’s specifica-
tions. Do not sign with ink-tipped pens.
If you desire to capture electronic sigantures while signing a paper form
with ink, you may consider using Topaz Gem-series tablets with ink-
tipped active pens and digitizing tablets specially designed for such a
purpose.
Warranty, Service, and Support Information
As part of our commitment to keep you up-and-running, all Topaz SigLite
products are protected by a standard one-year limited warranty. During
or after the initial 1-year period you may choose to take advantage of our
Perpetual Warranty program, in which we will renew your tablet with new
data cable, pen, and plastic casing for a small fee. All Perpetual War-
ranty tablets are protected by a one-year warranty from the date of their
renewal. Be sure to read the terms of the Topaz Limited Warranty
provided with your tablet for more detail.
If you wish to repair a tablet under warranty, renew a tablet with Per-
petual Warranty, or order replacement part such as pens or pen tips,
contact your local distributor or the Topaz factory at (805) 520 8284 or
email us at [email protected]. Technical support is available
mon-fri 9-5 p.m. PST by calling (805 520 8286), fax (805 520 0867), or
email ([email protected]).
Statement Regarding Patents
Topaz electronic signature tablets and software are protected under US
Patents 5,120,908 5,122,623 6,307,955. Patent work is ongoing. Use
of Topaz’s products in accordance with our instructions, to the best of our
knowledge, does not infringe any patents. However, be aware that there
are many patents in existence and modification of our products, or use of
our products for other than their intended purpose, could run afoul of
these patents. It is the responsibility of Topaz customers to honor
relevant patents. U. S. Patent Nos. 5,120,906; 5,195,133; 5,227,590;
5,297,202; 5,322,978; 5,544,255; 5,647,017; 5,818,955; 6,064,751;
6,539,363, and others are patents that users of Topaz products should
consider if modifications are to be made to our products or if our prod-
ucts are to be used for other than their intended purpose. These patents
may be obtained at http://www.uspto.gov/.
