Atek electronic Tote User Manual

Need Help?
If you expe rien ce any pr oble m s using your new Tote-Rem ote, please do not return it to the dealer. Please first read this user’s manual, including the Compatibility & System Requirements, Installation, Features & Operation, an d T roubleshootin g sections.
If you stil l cann ot resolve t he problem af t er reading t he use r’s manual, please check our we bsite www.atek.com for possible additi ona l information and updates. If you are still unable to find a solution, please contact our technical support department for assistance. Most problems are easy for us to solve on the telephone. You can reach Atek’s technical support department Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific time at 1-888-889-9990 or 714-258-0100, or email us at support@atek.com
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Health & Safety Information
HEALTH & SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING! RISK OF INJURY!
The T ote-Remote i nclu des a laser pointer. The laser beam can cause permanent damage to eyes. Do not look into the laser beam. Do not shine the laser beam into you own eyes, other peoples ’ eyes, or pets ’ eyes.
Keep thi s devise aw ay from childr en Rem ote i s a wor k t ool, not a toy or en ter tainmen t device, and should only be used by adults.
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. The Tote-
Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Need Help? ………………………….…………………...…. 1 Health & Safety Information ………………………….……. 2 Notice Regarding Carrying Laser Pointers On
Commercial Aircraft ...…………………………..….……… 4 Introduction…………………………………………….…… 5 Compatibility & System Requirements………………….…. 5
Installation………………………………..……………....… 6
Features & Operation……………………………………..... 9
Troubleshooting………………………………………….... 15
Maintenance, Service, & Support…………..……………... 20 One Year Limited Warranty…………..………………...… 21 Regulatory Information…………………………………… 23 Purchase Record………………………………………..…. 24 Contact Information……………………….……………… 25
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Notice Regard ing Carrying Laser Pointers On Commerci al Aircraft
N
OTICE REGARDING CARRYING LASER
POINTERS ON COMMERCIAL AIRCRAFT
United States
As of the publication date of t his user’s m anual , t he Transpor t ation Security Administration (TSA) web site does not list laser pointers among “Items Prohibited in Aircraft Cabins” (see www.tsa.gov), but it does state that “other items that may be deemed to present a potential threat may also be prohibited”. You may want to consider pack ing you r Tote-Re mote in your check-in luggage r ather t han in your carry-on bag.
Other Countries
We have no specific information as of the publication date of this user’s manual about the laws and policies of any other countries regarding carrying laser pointers in commercial aircraft. If you have any questions on this topic, you should consult with the responsible governme nt entity.
Please note that Atek, Inc. will not be held responsible for your Tote-Remote being confiscated or for any other legal matters related to the use, storage, and carrying of your Tote-Remote.
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Introduction
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasi ng the At ek Tote-Rem ote re m ote cont rol & laser pointer.
Please register at www.atek.com for product updates. On our website you can als o l earn ab out ot her Ate k products, inclu ding th e Super Mini O ptical Mous e for laptop com put ers and other laptop and desktop computer accessories.
Please read this user’s manual thoroughly. It contains important information about your Tote-Remote. Failure to follow instructions for prope r i nstallation a nd use of this p roduc t m ay caus e dama ge to the product, your computer, and/or connected devices, may be detrimental to the health and sa fe ty of you a nd ot hers, and ma y al so void the warranty.
If you have diffi culty installing or us ing your Tot e-Rem ote, pleas e be sure to carefully read the Compatibility & System Requirements, Installation, Features & Operation, and Troubleshooting sections of this user’s manual. If you still experience difficulties, please contact our technical support department for assistance.
COMPATIBILITY & SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Your Tote-Remote includes a USB radio frequency (RF) receiver that must be plu gged int o the U S B port on a l aptop or desktop computer or into a USB hub or USB extension cable. The computer must be running Windows XP®, Windows 2000®, Windows Me®, Windows 98®SE (Second Edition), or Macintosh® 9.x, OS X 10.1, or OS X 10.2.
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Installation
INSTALLATION
Your Tote-Remote package includes the following items:
Tote-Remote
Coin cell battery (3V DC, model CR 2032)
USB radio frequency (RF) receiver
Padded travel pouc h
User’s manual
Your Tote-Remote is simple to install. Just pop the battery compartment cover off us in g your fingernail or a small coin, ins ert the battery (with the text on the battery facin g up), and snap the bat tery compa rtment cover back on.
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Installation
Plug the USB RF receiver into a USB port on your computer (or into a USB hub or USB extension cable). No special application software is req uired b ecaus e t h e Tote -R emote uses operating sys tem driver s.
If you are using Windows XP or 2000, please allow the computer time to recognize the USB receiver and to call up the drivers it needs from the op erating s ystem. U sually ther e i s some type of on- scre en indication of this activity such as a small pop up window. WAIT PATIENTLY AND DO NOT INTERRUPT THIS PROCESS, as the installa tion may
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Installation
require the completion of several separate driver installation steps in order for installation to be successful.
If you are us ing Win dows 98 SE or ME, a manual s et up wizard may appear. It will prompt you to navigate to the location of the drivers, whi ch may requir e you to pl ace you r origina l Windows ope rating system CD into your CD-ROM drive.
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Features & Operation
FEATURES & OPERATION
The Tote-Remote is a radio frequency (RF) remote control and a laser pointer. Except for the laser function, the Tote-Remote works by sending keyboard commands to the receiver. The Tote­Remote’s RF technology allows you to control your presentation while moving around a room up to approximately 50 feet or more away from the computer. There is no need to aim the remote control at the receiver. However, please note that although in principle no line-of-sight is required, signal distances may vary depending on the location of the receiver in relation to the compu ter an d othe r envir onment al factors. Sometimes ra n ge can be in creas ed by plugging t he re ceiver i nto a USB extens ion ca ble that extends in front of the computer, since the electronics inside the computer may weaken the remote control’s RF signal if it has to pass through the computer to reach the receiver.
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Features & Operation
BUTTON OVERVIEW (FOR MICROSOFT POWERPOINT®)
W
HEN PUSHING BUTTONS, BE SURE TO USE A
ENTLE TOUCH!
G
Laser pointer button
Push to turn on laser, release to turn off laser. The laser will automatically turn off after approximately 25-30 seconds of continuous use to prevent excessive battery drain.
Heart-shaped button
When i n norma l view in PowerP oint®, pus h t his bu tton on ce to sen d an “F5” keyboard com m and to enter slides how. Wh en in slideshow, push and hold this button without releasing for approximately three seconds to send a “B” keyboard command to go into a black screen. Repeat to go out of black screen and return to your original sli de, or pu sh the wheel b ut ton d own to ad vance directly to the next slide.
Wheel button
This button, located on the side of the remote control, is most easily opera t ed by your right thumb. T his but ton se nds pa ge up/down or arrow up/down keyboard commands (you can switch between page up/down and arrow up/down modes by pushing the wheel button IN one time). Gently click the button up to send a page up (or arrow up) command to reverse slides, and click down to send a page down (or arrow down) command to advance slides. Please be aware that if you push and hold the button up or down, rather than just click it up or down once and then quickly release
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Features & Operation
it, multiple commands will be sent, resulting in rapid slide movement .
Please note that different presentation programs, and diff ere nt versions of the same present ation progr am, ma y respond differently (or not respond at all) to certain button functions (and their corresponding keyboard commands). This user’s manual describes Microsoft PowerPoint
®
functions. In PowerPoint®, a page up or arrow up keyboard command reverses slides, and a page down or arrow down command advances slides. The arrow up/down comm and allow s you to mo ve one cell or line at a time in progra ms such as Excel
®
and Word®.
ADVANCED BUTTON FUNCTIONS
Lock bu tto ns (tu rn o f f remote control)
not consume power when the buttons are not pushed. However, to avoid accidental battery drain such as can happen when the remote control is tightly packed in a travel bag, your Tote-Remote has a button lock feat ure. Be f ore traveling wi t h your Tot e-Rem ote, you can e n gage the button lock as follows: push and hold the laser pointer button, push the wheel button IN, and then release both buttons. To unlock (turn on remote con trol), rep e at this procedu re.
: In PowerPoint®, to send an “Esc” command to exit slideshow,
Esc
push and hold the heart-shaped button, push the wheel button DOWN one time, then quickly release both buttons.
: The Tote-Remote does
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Features & Operation
Black screen: In PowerP oint ®, t o send a “ B ” com mand to go into a black screen, push and hold the heart-shaped button for approximately three seconds. Do the same to exit black screen and return to your original slide, or push the wheel button down one time to advance directly to the next slide.
White sc reen
: In PowerPoint®, to send a “W” command to go into a
white screen, push and hold the heart-shaped button, push the wheel button UP one time, then quickly release both buttons. Do the same to exit white screen and return to your original slide, or push the wheel button down one time to advance directly to the next slide.
Alt-Tab
: In PowerPoi nt®, to send a n “Alt - T ab” comm and t o toggle
between slideshow and normal view if slideshow is open, or between normal view and anot her ope n appli cation, pu sh and hold the hear t­shaped button, push the wheel button IN, then release both buttons. To toggle among multiple open applications, push and hold the heart­shaped button, and then push IN the wheel button repeatedly to move among open appl ication sel ections di splayed on your comput er screen, and t hen release both bu ttons when you have highlighted th e application you want to select.
Disable laser
: First lock the remote control (see above). Then push
and hold the laser pointer button and push and hold the wheel button UP. The laser p oi n te r b utt on will illuminat e. Do not release the bu ttons until the laser pointer button stops illuminating. After you release the buttons , th e la ser pointer b utt on will blink se veral times to confir m th e laser pointer has been disabled. Last, make sure you unlock the remote control (same procedure as locking the remote control). To re-enable the laser pointer, repeat this entire procedure.
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Features & Operation
Reset ID Code: To randomly rese t th e r e mote control’s ID code to a new ID cod e (for example, if two remote controls are coin cide ntally operating on the same ID code and conf lictin g with ea c h other), fi r st lock the remote control (see above). Then push and hold the laser pointer button and push and hold the wheel button DOWN. The laser pointer but ton will illumi na te. Do not release the b ut tons until the laser pointer button stops illuminating. After you release the buttons, the laser pointer button will blink several times to confirm the ID code has been reset. Next, make sure you unlock the remote control (same procedure as locking the remote control). Finally, follow the “Program ID Code” instructions below.
Program ID Code:
Use the end of a paper cl ip to pu sh the red butt on
on the receiver one t im e (it wi ll mak e a cl ic k sound), then push the wheel button on the remote control DOWN one time. The receiver must be plugged into the US B port or U SB hub, and th e com puter must be powered on, when you do this procedure.
SPECIAL APPLICATIONS
Using one Tot e-Remote to control multiple compu ters
One Tote -Re mote can be used to contr ol multiple comput ers. But you must h ave more than one set of T ote-Remotes, be cause each comp ute r must have its own receiver. Follow the “Program ID Code” instructions under “ADVANCED BUTTON FUNCTIONS” section above to program the ID code of the r emote con trol into the re ceiver or rece ivers that are not set to the same ID code as the remote control you are using. After you do this procedure, all the receivers will recognize the remote control’s ID code and accept its keyboard command signals. Please note that receivers can be programmed as many times as you need, so after using several receivers with one remote control, you can
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reprogram the receivers to work with the ID codes of their original remote controls.
Using multiple Tote-Remotes to control one computer
Sin ce a rece iver ca n only ope rat e on one ID cod e at a time, al l t he remote controls would have to be set to the same ID code in order to control one receiver. Although you can randomly reset your Tote­Remote’s ID code (see “Reset ID Code” instructions under “ADVANCED BUTTON FUNCTIONS” section above), there is no way to set the ID code of a Tote-Remote to a specific ID code. Therefore, the only way you could use two (or more) remote controls with one receiver is if by unlikely chance you bought two remote controls that were set in the factory to the same ID code or if by chance you were able to ran domly reset one re mot e cont rol on one remote control t o t he same ID cod e as a nothe r r emote contr ol . Sin ce t h ere are many different ID codes, the chances of being able to randomly reset one remote control’s ID code to match the ID code of another remote control are very slim.
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Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM: REMOTE CONTROL DOES NOT WORK AT ALL
Possible Cause:
Solution
Remote control is locked (turned off).
: Unlock remote control
Possible Cause: Bad, loose, improperly installed, or missing battery.
Solution the remote control is not locked and the laser pointer is not intentionally disabled, check to make sure 1) there’s a battery in the battery compart m en t , 2) the t ext on t he batt ery is facin g up, 3) you a re using a CR 2032 coin cell lithium battery , and 4) the battery compartment cover is firmly snapped back on. Replace battery with new CR 2032 lithium coin cell battery if the laser beam is weak or if there is no laser beam at all.
: If the laser pointer is not working, but you’ve confirmed that
Possible Cause: USB re ceiver not prop erly plugge d all th e w ay into USB port.
Solution space around USB ports, in some cases the USB receiver might not insert all the way into the port. If the receiver does not plug all the way in, use a USB hub (1.1 or 2.0) or a USB extension cable (USB “A” female to USB “A” male, available from most computer stores).
: Due to the way some computer manufacturers design the
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Troubleshooting
Possible Cause: Other problems with USB ports.
Solution USB device works on the port). Make sure your USB port is not physically damaged and that the connection with the receiver is tight. Try plugging th e recei ver into a differe nt USB p ort. Try r e-boot ing your computer with the receiver already plugged in, and if that does not work, try re-booting the computer with the receiver not plugged in (i.e., plug it in after the computer has fully booted up).
: Make s ure your U SB port is ena bled (test w hethe r anoth er
Possible Cause: Problem with USB hub.
Solution receiver directly into the computer, into a USB extension cable, or into another hub.
: Sometimes USB hubs are not reliable. Try plugging the
Possible Cause: ID code of remote control not recognized by receiver.
Solution programmed to the same ID code as the remote control. To make sure the receiver knows the ID code of the remote control, use the end of a paperclip to push the red button on the receiver one time (it will make a click sound), then push the wheel button on the remote control DOWN one time. T he receiver will re ceive the remote control’s ID code information and immediately program itself to operate on that ID code. Please note that the receiver must be plugged into the USB port or USB hub, and the computer must be powered on, when you do this procedure.
: Due to factory error or user error, the receiver might not be
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Troubleshooting
Possible Cause: Incompatible operating system or improperly installed drivers.
Solution compatible with the Tote-Remote (see Compatibility & System Requirements section in this user’s manual). Also, make sure that you have installation/administrative privileges on your computer and that you ha ve acce ss to the dri ves on you r compu ter or network where the drivers reside. If the drivers are not on your computer’s hard drive or on an available network drive, you may need the original operating system CD in order for the drive rs to be foun d and in stall ed. Make sur e you have the latest Windows Updates from Microsoft. Ask your network administrat or or computer consultant f or ass istan ce.
: Make sure that your com puter's oper ating syste m i s
If the Tote-Remote still does not work, try using it on another computer to help narrow down whether the problem seems to be the computer or the Tote-Remote.
PROBLEM: REMOTE CONTROL WORKS BUT SOME BUTTON FUNCTIONS DO NOT WORK
Possible Cause
Solution the operating instructions.
Possible Cause: Program incompatibilit y.
: User error.
: Make sure you read this user’s manual carefully and follow
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Troubleshooting
Solution: Differ ent prese ntation pr ograms use di f f eren t keyboard comma n ds, and even differe nt versions of t he same progra m , such as PowerPoint®, may use different keyboard commands. So, the keyboard commands of some Tote-Remote button functions may not work in all programs and/or versions. You can confirm whether a button function on the Tote-Remote works in your program simply by typing the corresponding keyboard command directly on your keyboard. You migh t nee d t o consi der us i ng a di f f eren t progra m or up gradin g your program ve rsion if you find your pr esentation program or version does not support all the functions you need.
PROBLEM: TWO OR MORE REMOTE CONTROLS ARE INTERFERING WITH EACH OTHER
Possible Cause
the sa m e ID code.
Solution are using in close proximity to each other were coincidently randomly set to the same ID code in the factory or by the user, you can randomly reset the ID code of one of them by following the procedure in the Features & Operation section of this user's manual.
: The remote controls are coincidentally operating on
: In the unlikely event that two or more Tote-Remotes that you
PROBLEM: REMOTE CONTROL WORKS BUT LASER BEAM IS DIM OR DOES NOT STAY ON LONG
Possible Cause: The battery may be weak or the bat te ry cover might not be tightly snapped closed.
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Troubleshooting
Solution: Take off the battery cover and snap it back into place again. If the laser b ea m is st ill not performi n g well, replace the battery. The Tote-Remote uses one CR 2032 lithium coin cell battery (available at stores su ch as Radio Shack).
PROBLEM: REMOTE CONTROL WORKS BUT LASER BEAM DOES NOT WORK AT ALL
Possible Cause: Laser pointer function may be disabled.
Solution Features & Operation section of this user’s manual.
: The Tote-Remote has a laser pointer disable function. See the
PROBLEM: REMOTE CONTROL DOES NOT WORK FROM FAR AWAY
Possible Cause: Obstructions/interference.
Solution frequency signals from the remote control to the receiver, signal str ength and effecti ve transmission distance ma y vary de pending on t he relative locat ions of t he remote control, rece iver, and computer , and also dependin g on oth er envi ronmental f actor s such as walls and furnishings. Sometimes range can be increased by plugging the receiver into a USB extension cable that extends in front of the computer, or turning the computer around, since the electronics inside the computer may we ak en the remote control’s RF s ignal if the sign al has to pass through the computer to reach the receiver.
: Although line-of-sight is not required for sending radio
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Maintenance, Service, & Support
MAINTENANCE, SERVICE, & SUPPORT
Cle an with dry soft cloth onl y. Do not use abr asive pad, scouring powder, water, or solvents. Do not submerge in water or get wet.
If you expe rien ce any pr oble m s using your new Tote-Rem ote, please do not return it to the dealer. Please first read this user’s manual, including the Compatibility & System Requirements, Installation, Features & Operation, an d T roubleshootin g sections.
If you stil l cann ot resolve t he problem af t er reading t he use r’s manual, please check our we bsite www.atek.com for possible additi ona l information and updates. If you are still unable to find a solution, please contact our technical support department for assistance. Most problems are easy for us to solve on the telephone. You can reach Atek’s technical support department Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific time at 1-888-889-9990 or 714-258-0100, or email us at support@atek.com
Also, please n ote the following im p ortant informatio n :
This product contains no user serviceable parts. Opening the enclosure will void the warra nt y.
Thi s product is for use i n home an d off ice e nvironme n t s onl y a n d not for use in ext reme temper ature and hu midit y envir onment s.
This product is for use with UL listed and/or CE approved computer equipment only. Use with other equipment may void the warranty.
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One Year Limited Warranty
ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Please register your new Tote-Remote at www.atek.com.
The following limited warranty applies only to the United States and Canada:
Warranty purchaser to be free from relevant d efects in mate rial and workm anship at t he time of original purch ase and for a period of on e year thereafter. This warranty gives you, as the original purchaser, specific legal rights, and you a lso may have other rights which vary from s tate to stat e.
ATEK, INC. MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE FOR THIS PRODUCT.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so this limitation may not apply to you.
Warranty Remedies & Coverage Exclusions does not function in accordance with this express warranty, Atek, Inc., at its opt ion, wi l l repai r or replace t his product after (1) you ca l l 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 or at our cur rent addre ss , and ( 3) w e have deter mined that it contains relevant defects in material or workmanship at the time of purchase.
: Atek, Inc. warrants this Atek product to the original
: If this Atek product
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One Year Limited Warranty
These remedies are not available for damage caused by normal wear and tear or by misuse, abuse, unauthorized modification or service, failure to follow our installation or operation instructions, or other circumstances beyond Atek, Inc.’s contr ol .
Limitation of Liability/Remedy
: As with any electrical or electronic device, it is your responsibility to be careful not to place this device in wat er or d o an yt hing else th at creat es a risk of ele ctrical shock.
Repair or replacement are Atek, Inc.’s only obligations under this warranty. ATEK, INC. WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE SALE, USE, OR IMPROPER FUNCTIONING OF THIS ATEK PRODUCT. Such damages for whi ch Ate k, Inc. wi ll not be responsible include, but are not limited to, loss of revenue or profit, or cost of any substitute equi pment or ser vice. S om e states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so this limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
SAVE YOUR DATED RECEIPT AS PROOF OF PURCHASE.
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Regulatory Information
REGULATORY INFORMATION
FCC Statement
This product has been tested and found to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions: it may not caus e harm ful interference and must accept any i nter ference received, including inte rference that may cau se undesir ed oper ation .
Canada Statement
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB­003 du Canada.
LASER
CLASS 2 LASER DEVICE
Max. Output: 1 Mw Wave Length: 650 +/- 20 mm
THIS PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH 21 CFR PART 1040.10
THIS PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH IEC60825.1
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Purchase Record
PURCHASE RECORD
Product: Tote-Remote
Model #: RM100
Serial # of remote control: ___________________________________
Serial # of receiver: ________________________________________
Place of purchase: _________________________________________
Date of purchase: __________________________________________
SAVE YOUR DATED RECEIPT AS PROOF OF PURCHASE. DATE OF PURCHASE MUST BE VERIFIABLE IN ORDER FOR WARRANTY SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED.
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Contact Information
CONTACT INFORMATION
For general questions, s upport , and service, pleas e conta ct us at:
Atek, Inc. 2911 Tech Center Dr. Santa Ana, CA 92705 Tel: 714-258-0100 1-888-889-9990 Fax: 714-258-0105 General: info@atek.com Technical support: support@atek.com www.atek.com
Atek’s technical support department is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. t o 5 p.m. Paci fic time, excl uding holid a ys.
© 2003 Atek, Inc. All rights reserved. Atek, Tote-Remote, and Super Mini are trademarks or registered trademarks of Atek, Inc. Windows, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Me, Windows 98, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp. in the U.S. and/or in other countries. Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. Information in this user’s manual is subject to change without notice. Atek, Inc. assumes no responsibility for errors that may appear in this user’s manual.
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