Installing Utility Software
According to
the Utility Software instllation manual (../install_e.html),
install the Image Mate and the ELMO TWAIN DS.
Connecting the Visual Presenter to a computer
Connect the Visual Presenter (hereafter the main unit) to a computer
with the supplied USB cable, then turn on the power for the main unit.
[Mac OS 9]
When the application starts, the following Main Window appears.
[Mac OS 9]
[Mac OS X]
The Menu Bar contains all the functions to be used in
the application.
[Mac OS 9]
[Mac OS X]
About ImageMate | Display the version and the copyright of the application. |
Quit Image Mate | Quit the Application. |
Capture | Capture a new image from the main unit. |
New Window | Create a new window. |
Save As... | Save the image displayed in the View Area as a file. |
Quit [Mac OS 9] | Quit the Application. |
Copy | Copy the image displayed in the View Area to the clipboard. |
Zoom In | Enlarge the image displayed in the View Area. |
Zoom Out | Reduce the image displayed in the View Area. |
Actual Size | Adjust the image to its actual size(100%). |
Zoom to Fit | Adjust the image to fit the window. |
Rotate Left | Rotate the image displayed in the View Area 90 degrees to the left. |
Rotate Right | Rotate the image displayed in the View Area 90 degrees to the right. |
Hide Toolbar or Show Toolbar |
Hide or Show the Toolbar. |
Customize Toolbar... | Customize the Toolbar of the application. (Except Mac OS 9 and Mac OS X 10.1) |
Show Remote Control or Hide Remote Control |
Show or Hide the Remote Control. |
The Toolbar contains the frequently used functions
in the Menu Bar.
[Mac OS 9]
[Mac OS X]
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Save the image displayed in the View Area as a file. |
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Capture a new image from the main unit. |
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Show or Hide the Remote Control. |
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Create a new window. |
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Enlarge the image displayed in the View Area. |
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Reduce the image displayed in the View Area. |
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Rotate the image displayed in the View Area 90 degrees to the left. |
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Rotate the image displayed in the View Area 90 degrees to the right. |
This function can capture a new image from the camera
of the [Visual Presenter].
In the SXGA mode, the captured image is 1525 pixels wide by 1220 pixels high.
When the image is rotated by 90 or 270 degrees,
the captured image is 1220 pixels wide by 1525 pixels high.
In the XGA mode, the captured image is 1600 pixels wide by 1200 pixels high.
When the image is rotated by 90 or 270 degrees,
the captured image is 1200 pixels wide by 1600 pixels high.
The menu and cursor will not be captured.
*** | While a new image is being captured, other functions cannot be used. |
*** | Do not turn off the power of the [Visual Presenter] or disconnect the USB cable while a new image is being captured. |
*** | A still image in the pause mode of the main camera will not be captured. |
This function can zoom in (enlarge) the image in the View Area.
This function can zoom out (reduce) the image in the View Area.
This function can adjust the captured image to its original size.
This function can adjust the captured image to fit the window.
This function can rotate the captured image 90 degrees to the left.
This function can rotate the captured image 90 degrees to the right.
This function can save the captured image as a file. It supports Apple PICT Document, TIFF Document, JPEG Image, Portable Network Graphics Image (PNG) and Windows Bitmap Image.
The main unit can be controlled from within the application via the remote control.
Please save the captured image before closing the application.
*** | A digital magnification cannot be applied to an image transferred. |
*** | Because the Image Mate (VHJ) and the ELMO TWAIN DS (VHJ) cannot be used simultaneously, if the Image Mate (VHJ) is already started, please close it. |
Cause | : | The main unit is not ready or there is no connection between the main unit and the computer. |
Solution | : | Check the power for the main unit and the connection between the main unit and the computer. |
Cause | : | After the application was launched, the main unit was turned off or the connection between the main unit and the computer was closed. |
Solution | : | Check the power for the main unit and the connection between the main unit and the computer, then restart the application. |
Cause | : | The main unit is not ready or there is no connection between the main unit and the computer. |
Solution | : | Check the power for the main unit and the connection between the main unit and the computer, then restart the application. |
Cause | : | After the ELMO TWAIN DS was launched, the power for the main unit was turned off or the connection between the main unit and the computer was closed. |
Solution | : | Check the power for the main unit and the connection between the main unit and the computer, then restart the ELMO TWAIN DS. |
Cause 1 | : | The main unit is not ready or there is no connection between the main unit and the computer. |
Solution 1 | : | Check the power for the main unit and the connection between the main unit and the computer. |
Cause 2 | : | If the "Classic" environment is running, it may affect the Image Mate. |
Solution 2 | : | Stop the "Classic" environment. |
Cause | : | The main unit is not ready or there is no connection between the main unit and the computer. |
Solution | : | Check the power for the main unit and the connection between the main unit and the computer, then restart the application. |
Cause 1 | : | The main unit is not ready or there is no connection between the main unit and the computer. |
Solution 1 | : | Check the power for the main unit and the connection between the main unit and the computer. |
Cause 2 | : | If the "Classic" environment is running, it may affect the Image Mate. |
Solution 2 | : | Stop the "Classic" environment. |
Cause | : | While capturing the image, the main unit is turnd off or the connection between the main unit and the computer is closed (disconnected). |
Solution | : | Check the power for the main unit and the connection between the unit and the computer. Then click the "Preview" button or the "Transfer" button. |