HITACHI FX-77 GII User Manual

StarBoard FX-77GII

User’s Guide

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When requesting a separate copy of this User's Guide, specify FXG2-ML100701.

Read this User's Guide and carefully retain it for future reference.

Before using this product, carefully read and fully understand the safety instructions. Store

this User's Guide nearby for ease of reference.

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Notices

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The contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice.

Every effort has been made to ensure that this manual is complete and correct. However, should

any questionable points, mistakes, etc., come to your attention, please inform the vendor.

Please be advised in advance that this company will assume no responsibility for losses, etc.,

resulting from the operation of this product, regardless of the preceding clauses.

Disclaimers

Hitachi Software Engineering Co., Ltd. assumes no liability and makes no warranty, either

express or implicit, regarding the contents of this user’s guide.

Also, the company makes no warranty as to the product’s suitability, merchantability or fitness

for a particular intended use.

All products of Hitachi Software Engineering Co., Ltd., described in this user’s guide are

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Users who purchased the aforesaid product(s) will bear the costs of all required services, repairs,

and damages resulting from defects in this product, and will bear the costs of direct or indirect

damages (including the loss of profits or required information) that resulted from the product

defects.

Moreover, Hitachi Software Engineering Co., Ltd., retains the right to revise this user’s guide

and to modify the contents thereof, without any obligation to notify anyone.

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Product Assurance Provisions

This product is limited to use in the country where the user bought this product.

For warranty details, refer to Appendix E at the end of this user's guide.

This first edition of the User's Guide (FXG2- ML100701) is for the following products:

AH00239: StarBoard FX-77GII

AH00242: Height adjustment stay

K-W033-021: Floor Stand

The StarBoard FX-77GII incorporate eBeam technology licensed from Luidia, Inc. eBeam is a

trademark of Luidia Inc.

Windows 2000, Windows XP are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation (U.S.) and in other

countries.

Mac and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

Other trademarks and product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their

respective holders.

Manual Creation Dates

July 2010, First Edition FXG2- ML100701

All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2010, Hitachi Software Engineering Co., Ltd.

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Markings and Symbols

Various markings and symbols are used in this user’s guide and on this product, to ensure

the safe and correct use of this product and to prevent personal injury and property damage.

These symbols and their meanings are as explained below. Understand the information well

before reading the body of the user’s guide.

This is a Safety Warning symbol. This symbol will appear to raise

the attention of the user to existing risks that may cause harm to

people.

To avoid any chances of injuries or possibly death,

DO NOT IGNORE the safety instructions that follow this symbol.

WARNING

NOTICE

This symbol indicates something prohibited.

This symbol indicates something that must be done.

This warning will appear where there exists a risk of death or fatal injuries.

CAUTION

This warning will appear where there exists a risk of moderate or light injuries.

This warning will appear where there exists a risk of damage to property.

This symbol draws attention to cautions (including warnings).

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(1) Precautions Regarding Operation

Safety Precautions

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CAUTION

Do not make modifications.

Do not make any adjustments, repairs, or modifications not given in
this User's Guide as doing so may lead to personal injury or damage
to the product.

Do not open or remove the rear cover, cabinet, or cover to this
product.

Failure to comply may lead to personal injury or damage to the
product. Refer internal inspections, adjustments, and repairs to your
dealer or support center.

Do not place objects on top of this product.

If a foreign object falls on top of or inside this product, it may lead to
personal injury or damage to the product.

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Always comply with them.

NOTICE

Do not use a USB cable other than the one supplied.

Use of a USB cable other than the one supplied may result in
malfunction.

Do not place heavy objects on, pull on, or subject the USB cable to
excess heat.

Failure to comply may result damage to the USB cable.

Always grasp the plug of the USB cable when connecting or
disconnecting.

Pulling on the USB cable may result in scratching or damage to the
cable.

Always lock the casters with stoppers on the front side after
installing this product.

Failure to lock the casters may allow the product to move or slide.

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(2) Dealing with Trouble

What to do in case of emission of smoke, strange odor, or strange
noise

If an abnormal condition such as emission of smoke, strange odor, or
strange noise happens to occur for some reason, immediately
disconnect the product's USB cable from the PC.
Confirm that the smoke or strange odor is no longer being emitted and
contact a support center to request repairs.
Continued operation without repair may result in fire.

What to do if the product breaks or the USB cable is damaged

If this product breaks or the USB cable becomes damaged for some
reason, immediately disconnect the USB cable from the PC and
contact a support center.
Continued operation without repair may result in emission of a
strange odor or smoke.

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(3) Precautions Regarding Handling

WARNINGS

Do not hang from or climb on this product.

Failure to comply may result in personal injury if the product falls,

collapses, or breaks into pieces. Be particularly careful in the case of
small children.

Do not touch this product if you hear thunder.

Failure to comply may result in electric shock.

Do not use batteries other than those specified.

Failure to comply may result in fire, personal injury, and/or soiling of
the surrounding area due to batteries bursting or leaking fluid.

Do not splash with water or chemical compounds.

Do not place this product in a location subject to contact with water
droplets or place any containers containing water or other chemical
compounds on top of or nearby this product.

Failure to comply may result in damage or fire if water or chemical
compounds get inside this product.

CAUTIONS

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Disconnect the USB cable during extended periods of non-use.

For safety reasons, disconnect the USB cable if the product is not

(4) Precautions Regarding Moving the Product

going to be used for an extended period of time. Failure to comply
may result in fire.

Handle the connection cable properly.

Improper handling of the connection cable such as jamming it against
a wall, undue bending, pulling, or twisting may result in overheating
or damage due to exposure of the conductive core, electrical short, or
severing of the cable.

CAUTIONS

Always use two or more people to move this product.

This product is a very large and heavy precision instrument. Always
use two or more people and take great care when moving this product.
Result in the personal injury or breakdown if the product falls over.

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NOTICE

Always disconnect the USB cable from the PC when moving this
product.

Failure to comply may result in damage to the USB cable and/or the
product itself.

Do not subject to shock of impact.

This product is a precision instrument. Excessive shock of impact may
hinder further operation.
Take extreme care when moving this product.

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(5) Precautions Regarding Setup Environment

WARNINGS

Wall mounting work should be performed by a construction
specialist.

Improper work may result in death or personal injury due to the

product falling during operation. Always use the specified mounting

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Improper assembly may cause the product to fall over.

There is risk of personal injury if the product falls over.
Completely tighten the screws of all individual parts.

Do not place in a location with flammable or corrosive gas.

Placing this product in a location where there is flammable or
corrosive gas may result in fire or damage to this product.
There is a particular danger of explosion in the case of flammable gas.
Do not place in a location with flammable or corrosive gas.

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CAUTIONS

Do not touch internally mounted parts.

Directly toughing internally mounted parts inside this product may
result in personal injury or damage to this product.

NOTICE

Do not place in locations subject to excess moisture, dust, smoke, or
steam.

Placement in a location such as next to a kitchen or a humidifier may
result in fire or damage to this product.

Do not use this product near water.

If water somehow gets inside this product, immediately disconnect the
USB cable and contact a support center.
Continued use may result in fire or damage to this product.

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NOTICE

Regarding the setup environment

Set up this product on a level floor surface with a weight bearing
capacity of 150 kg/m
materials that will not deform or become depressed due to
movement by casters.

Do not use this product in locations subject to high temperature or
high humidity.

This product's usage environment conditions:
Temperature: 16°C – 35°C
Humidity: 20%RH – 80%RH (no condensation)

Do not set up in locations subject to vibration and/or shock of
impact.

Vibration and/or shock of impact may harm internal components of

this product, resulting in damage to it. Do not set up this product in

location subject to vibration or shock of impact.

Do not set up this product near a high-voltage line or power source.

If this product is set up near high-voltage lines or power sources, it
might receive interference.

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Do not set up in a location subject to direct sunlight or near a
heater.

Failure to comply may result in deformation of or damage to this

product.

(6) Precautions Regarding Disposal

NOTICE

At time of disposal, handle this product as industrial waste
according to all applicable laws and regulations.

When disposing of this product, the user should follow all laws
and regulations of the locality in which it is being used.

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Careful thought was given to the cautions on this device and in this user’s guide. However,

unanticipated circumstances might occur. When operating this product, users themselves must

exercise caution as well as follow instructions.

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Fasten the screws tightly.

Otherwise, the stand might fall and cause injury or the impact of the falling

board might cause damage.

This work should be performed by at least two people.

The board might fall and cause injury or its impact might cause damage.

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Fasten the screws tightly.

The board might fall and cause injury or its impact might cause damage.

Fully tighten the triangle head screw.

The board might fall and cause injury or its impact might cause damage.

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Before installation, take the wall material into consideration.

If it is installed by using a method inappropriate for the wall material, the

board might fall.

Also, installation might be impossible, depending on the wall selected. For

details, consult your dealer.

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Before installation, take the wall strength into consideration.

Before using the StarBoard, make sure that it has been fastened securely so

that it will not fall. Furthermore, when installing the wall attachment rail,

be sure that the rail is strong enough to support a weight of more than 40kg.

If not, the product may fall from the wall.

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Be sure to install batteries correctly.

Do not install batteries with positive and negative terminals reversed, or use

batteries other than the type specified. It will cause pen malfunctions and

excess heat, or burns to the hand.

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Be sure to provide insulation during disposal.

Be sure to insulate the positive and negative terminals of the battery using

cellophane tape, or similar material when disposing of batteries. Disposing

of batteries without insulating them may lead to overheating, bursting, or

ignition due to shorting, resulting in personal injury or fire. Furthermore, be

sure to follow all local rules and regulations regarding proper battery

disposal. If within the EU, be sure to follow Batteries Directive.[Batteries

directive (2006/66/EC)]

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Contents

Contents

Notices........................................................................................................................................ 1

Disclaimers...............................................................................................................................1

Product Assurance Provisions.......................................................................................... 2

1. Introduction................................................................................................................. 1-11

1.1 Preparations ................................................................................... 1-11

1.1.1 Product Outline............................................................... ...................... 1-11

1.1.2 Features .............................................................................................. 1-11

1.2 Parts Check...................................................................................... 1-2

1.2.1 StarBoard ..............................................................................................1-2

1.2.2 Stand(Optional unit, use with 1.2.3 Height adjustment stay)..............................1-3

1.2.3 Height adjustment stay(Optional unit, use with 1.2.2 Stand)..............................1-4

1.3 Role of Each Part .............................................................................. 1-5

1.3.1 StarBoard ..............................................................................................1-5

1.3.2 Function Area.........................................................................................1-6

1.3.3 Electronic Pen ........................................................................................1-6

1.4 Assembly and Setup........................................................................... 1-7

1.4.1 Wall-Mounting Setup Method ....................................................................1-7

1.4.2 Stand Setup Method.................................................................................1-9

1.4.3 How to Connect When Using Projection Mode ............................................1-12

2. Usage ................................................................................................................................ 2-1

2.1 Basic Usage ..................................................................................... 2-1

2.1.1 Preparation ............................................................................................2-1

2.1.2 How to Use Electronic Pen............................................................... .........2-2

2.1.3 Basic operation of Electronic Pen................................................................2-3

2.1.4 Electronic Pen Setting ..............................................................................2-3

2.1.5 Replacing Electronic Pen Tip ............................................................... ......2-4

2.2 How to Use StarBoard in Projection Mode.............................................. 2-5

2.2.1 Start Method(Windows version) ......................................................... 2-5

2.2.2 Start Method(Mac version) ............................................................... 2-6

3. Appendix......................................................................................................................... 3-1

A. Troubleshooting................................................................................ 3-1

B. System Specifications ............................................................... ......... 3-4

C. Maintenance of your StarBoard .......................................................... 3-5

D. Replaceable Parts ............................................................................. 3-5

E. Provisions of Product Warranty.......................................................... 3-6

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