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User’s Manual for Tote - Remote ® Remote Control & Laser Pointer for Laptop Computers[...]
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety & Health Information 2 Special Notice Regarding Carrying Laser Pointers On Commercial Ai rcraft 3 Introduction 4 Installation 5 Features & Operation 6 Compatibility & System Requirements 10 Troublesh ooting 11 Maintenance, Service , & Support 13 One Year Limited Warranty 14 Regulatory Information 1[...]
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IMPORTANT SAFETY & HEALTH INFORMATION 2 WARNING! RISK OF INJURY! Laser beam can cause permanent da m age to eyes . Do not look into the laser beam or shine the laser beam into your own eyes, other peoples’ eyes, or pets’ eyes. WARNING! RISK OF INJURY! Keep this device away from children . It is a work tool, not a toy or entertainment device[...]
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SPECIAL NOTICE REGARDING CARRYING LASER POINTERS ON COMMERCIAL AIRCRAFT Atek has received reports of airport security personn el co n fiscating laser pointers. Although these reports have been infrequent and have not involved the Tote - Remote, Atek recommends th at you consider packing your Tote - Remote in your check - in luggage rather than in y[...]
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INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the Atek Tote - Remote remote control & laser pointer . Please register at www.atek.com f or product updates. On our website you can also learn about other Atek pro d ucts , including the Super Mini Optical Mouse for laptop computers and other best - of - category Atek laptop computer accessories. If you ha[...]
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INSTALLATION Your Tote - Remote includes the following items: • Tote - Remote • Coin cell battery (3V CR 2032) • USB RF receiver • Padde d travel pouch • User’s manual Your Tote - Remote is simple to install. Just insert the battery into the battery compartment (with the text on the battery face up) and then plug the receiver into a USB[...]
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FEATURES & OPERATION The Tote - Remote is a wireless remote control and a laser pointer. It’s the perfect tool for laptop pres entations. Our RF technology allows you to control your laptop computer presentation while roaming freely around a room up to approximately 30 feet away, with no line - of - sight to the laptop computer required! Best[...]
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• Laser Pointer Button : Push to turn on laser beam, release to turn off laser beam. The laser beam will aut o matically turn off after about 25 - 30 seconds of co n tinuous use to prevent accidental battery drain. • Safety Lock : As an additional battery drain prevention measure, your Tote - Remote has a safety lock feature. Before traveling w[...]
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Operation Overview 8 (Projector is optional and is not included with this product) (There is no need to aim or point the remote control at, or maintain line - of - sight with, the receiver)[...]
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Special Applications Using One Tote - Remote to Control Multiple Computers One Tote - Remote can be used to control multiple co m puters. Each computer must have its own receiver. You will need to follow the instructions on page 5 of this User’s Manual fo r using the reset button on each receiver to learn the ID code of the remote control. The re[...]
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COMPATIBILITY & SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS The Atek Tote - Remote includes a compact “dongle” type USB RF receiver and must be must be used on a computer that has a USB port or on a USB hub. The computer must be running Windows XP ®, Windows 2000®, Windows Me®, Windows 98® Second Edition , Windows CE ® , Pocket PC ® 2002 , or Macintosh® 9.x[...]
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TR OUBLESHOOTING • Remote control ID code needs to be learned by receiver. See Installation section on page 5. • Incompatibl e operating system or missing operating system drivers. See Compatibility and System Requirements section on page 10. • M ake sure you have installation/administration priv i leges on your laptop. Ask your network admin[...]
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• Wheel button is in scroll mode. In PowerPoint ® be sure to push the wheel button gently up and down only, not in . Pushing in engages scroll mode (the button illuminates), which does not work in PowerPoint ® . • F5/Esc button does not work. Certain earlier versions of PowerPoint ® and other applications may not support F5 and/or Esc functi[...]
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MAINTENANCE, SERVICE , & SUPPORT Clean with dry soft cloth only - do not use abrasive pad, scouring powder, water, or solv ents. If you have difficulty installing or using your Tote - Remote , please first read the Installation and Troubleshoot ing section s of this User’s Manual and check our website at www.atek.com for support information. [...]
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ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Please register your new Tote - Remote online using our warranty registration form at: www.atek.com The following limited warranty applies only to the United States and Canada: Warranty : Atek , Inc. warrants this Atek product t o the original purchaser to be free from relevant defects in material and workmanship at the ti[...]
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replace this product after ( 1) you call us to obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number, ( 2) you return it to us freight prepaid at the address listed in this User’s Manual, and ( 3) we have determined that it contains relevant defects in mat erial or workmanship at the time of purchase. These remedies are not available for damage [...]
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REGULATORY INFORMATION FCC Statement This product has been tested and found to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operati on is subject to the following conditions: it may not cause harmful interference and must accept any interference received, incl uding interference that may cause undesired operation. Canada Statement This Class B digital app[...]
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RM100 User’s Manual Rev. 1 PURCHASE RECORD Model #: RM100 Serial #: ___________________ Place of Purchase: ______________________________ Date of P urchase: _______________ PLEASE SAVE YOUR RECEIPT AS PROOF OF PU R CHASE DATE FOR WARRANTY PURPOSES. 17[...]
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CONTACT INFORMATION For service and support, please contact: Atek , Inc. 2911 Tech Center Dr. Santa Ana , CA 927 05 Tel: 714 - 258 - 01 00 1 - 888 - 889 - 9990 Fax: 714 - 258 - 0105 info@atek.com www.atek.com © 200 3 Atek , Inc. All rights reserved. Atek , Tote - Remote, and Super Mini are trademark s or registered trademarks of Atek , Inc. Window[...]
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Tote - Remote User’s Manual Rev. 4[...]