Using the Loop pointer

The buttons work just like the buttons on a mouse

The buttons on the Loop pointer correspond directly to the buttons on your mouse, trackball, or other pointing device. The left button, right button and scrollwheel do exactly what those buttons do, as defined by Windows, by Macintosh OS X, or by the program you are using.

Using the Loop pointer to enter text with an on-screen keyboard

You can enter text with the Loop pointer using the on-screen keyboards included with Windows and Mac OS X.

Windows

• Open the Start menu and select All Programs.
• Select Accessories, then Accessibility or Ease of Access, then On-Screen Keyboard.

Mac OS X
• Open System Preferences and select International or Language & Text.
• Select Input Method or Input Sources. Make sure Keyboard Viewer or Keyboard & Character Viewer and Show input menu in menu bar are checked. A flag or character appears in the menu bar. To use the on-screen keyboard choose Show Keyboard Viewer from this menu.

Linux
Most Linux distributions include an on-screen keyboard. Look under accessibility options in your version of Linux.

Small wrist movements work best

Use your wrist to move the Loop pointer. This gives you better control over the Loop pointer than moving your whole arm.

You don't have to point at the screen

Freespace® technology enables the Loop pointer to track motion, so the cursor on the screen follows the movement of the Loop pointer in your hand. So you can hold your hand in the position that is the most comfortable for you. Move your hand and the cursor moves just the way you expect it to.

If the cursor disappears, move the Loop pointer or press any button

To save battery power, the Loop pointer and the USB RF transceiver go into a sleep state when there is no movement for a while. The cursor may disappear during sleep state. The cursor appears and reacts as usual to your movements when you move the Loop pointer or press a button.

Use the Hide button to freeze the cursor in place

While watching a video or making a presentation, unintended cursor movement can distract viewers. To freeze the cursor in place so it does not move when you gesture or walk around, press the Hide button. Press the Hide button (or any button except for the on/off button) again to activate the cursor.

You can customize the cursor using your PC's Control Panel or your Mac's System Preferences

There are settings in the Mouse section of the Windows Control Panel to customize cursor size and other attributes to your preferences. In the Mouse section of the Mac's System Preferences you can adjust setting such as tracking and scrolling.

Using the Loop pointer for PowerPoint presentations

You can use the Loop pointer to control PowerPoint presentations without changing any settings. It acts just like a mouse. In PowerPoint for Windows, if you want to move backward easily, you can make the Loop Back button go back one slide without bringing up the action menu first.

Here's how:
In newer versions of PowerPoint for Windows, click Office, then click PowerPoint Options. Under Advanced and Slide Show, uncheck Show menu on right mouse click.

In older versions of PowerPoint for Windows, open the Tools menu, then select Options and the View tab. Under Slide Show, uncheck Show menu on right mouse click.

To prolong battery life, turn the Loop pointer off

The Loop pointer turns itself on when you install the batteries. If you don't move it for a while, the device goes into sleep state and wakes up when moved again. If you are traveling with the Loop pointer, or you want it to stay off even if it is jostled, press the on/off button to turn it off. It should be turned off when you take it on an airplane. When you are ready to use the Loop pointer again, press the on/off button and wait until the status LED lights up.

Using the Loop pointer with YouTube™

You can navigate and use YouTube with the Loop pointer like any website. To enjoy YouTube even more on your TV, try using www.youtube.com/xl. This version of YouTube was designed for people viewing YouTube from the couch on a big screen TV.

Using the Loop pointer with Hulu™

You can navigate and use Hulu with the Loop pointer like any website. You might also enjoy using Hulu Desktop, a lean-back viewing experience for personal computers. This is a downloadable application that works on PCs and Macs. You can find it on the Hulu website at http://www.hulu.com/labs/hulu-desktop.

Using the Loop pointer with Apple TV® and Front Row

Apple TV does not support mouse controllers, and the Loop pointer doesn’t work with a standard Apple TV. However, consumers who use aTV Flash, from Fire Core (version 3.6) can use the Loop pointer to navigate Apple TV and the web browser on the device. The Apple software application, Front Row, also does not support mouse controllers and the Loop pointer doesn’t work with it.

Using the Loop pointer with Apple TV with aTV Flash from Fire Core.

The aTV Flash is a software package that adds a suite of new functionality to the Apple TV. Play video formats such as AVI, DIVX, or WMV, add additional storage capacity, gain access to the Jaman independent movie collections, and surf the web, all from the comfort of your couch.

Version 3.6 adds support for the Loop pointer, allowing users to use the in-air remote to navigate menus, browse the web and control movie playback. To learn more about how aTV Flash can enhance your Apple TV, visit them on the web at: http://www.atvflash.com/

Using the Loop pointer with Sony PLAYSTATION 3

You can plug the USB RF Transceiver into a Sony PLAYSTATION 3 to control many features of the console. The Loop pointer acts like a mouse with the built-in web browser, giving you quick and easy control for web surfing from across the room.

The Loop pointer is not a game controller and cannot be used for playing games, but it can control the menu system. Move through the menu options by slightly waving the pointer left and right, or up and down. Then click the button to select an item. The scroll wheel can also be used to move up and down the menus.

Using the Loop pointer with Windows Media Center

The Loop pointer works well with Windows Media Center, including the version in the pre-release of Windows 7. Pointing, buttons and the scroll wheel work just like a standard mouse.

Using the Loop pointer with the Kodak Theatre HD Player

Owners of the Kodak Theatre HD Player can use the Loop pointer as an alternate wireless controller. However we generally recommend using the Kodak pointer remote that is part of the system. It uses the same Freespace® technology that powers the Loop pointer. With the Player, you can enjoy your pictures, videos and music on your big screen HDTV in stunning high-definition. You can also access Internet radio, podcasts and other web content such as YouTube videos on your TV.

Compatibility with computer operating systems

The Loop pointer has been tested using USB 2.0 ports with Windows XP, Windows Vista®, Windows 7.0 (pre-release), Mac OS 10, and Linux operating systems. The Loop pointer uses the standard mouse support built into these operating systems and requires no additional software or drivers. The Loop pointer may well work with other operating systems not tested by us that support standard mouse controllers.