InterWriteTablets

For the most up-to-date information, see the BCPS Technology Liaison wiki page here.

THE CONTENTS OF THIS PAGE ARE AN **ARCHIVE** (04/27/201 - hshort)

Purchasing

[[image:InterWritePadSoftware.jpg align="right" caption="InterWrite Pad, InterWrite Workspace Software" link="http://www.einstruction.com/products/interactive_teaching/pad/"]]Most common configuration
(Windows XP, Service Pack 3)
 * CPU**: Dell Latitude D630 laptops, E6410 laptops
 * Hardware:** InterWrite SchoolPad 410, //with// Bluetooth receiver
 * OS:** BCPS Image 6.9.**8.5**
 * Software:** InterWrite Workspace 8.84.0001 //with// Device Manager Patch

Installation Notes
> //Liaison Note: It's easier if the user's BCPS login is set as the local Administrator for that machine, but not necessary.//
 * 1) **Install** InterWrite 8.0 Workspace and the Content--download them from InterWrite's website [|here].
 * 2) **Plug in** your Bluetooth **receiver** to your computer. If the bluetooth icon doesn't appear in the taskbar, you may need to manually install or associate a driver (//see "Receiver Driver Notes" below, or email the Tech Liaison for assistance)//.
 * 1) **Start** InterWrite workspace **Device Manager**, and scan for your tablet. Once you connect the first time, it should start automatically associating.

Bluetooth Receiver Driver Notes
There are great resources on InterWrite's new support site [|here]. For general Bluetooth troubleshooting, follow [|these steps]. Important: //Disable Intel and Bluetooth COM ports.// (01/04/2010) Bluetooth Connectivity Issues - Device Manager Update info [|.exe] > **Newest pads:** InterWrite bluetooth (//plug and play with image version 6.9.8//) > **Older pads:** Ezurio bluetooth (//plug and play with image version 6.9.8)// > **Oldest pads:** TDK bluetooth (//solution may be required)// > **Bluetooth Replacement:** Kensington K33348 bluetooth
 * Four different versions of the bluetooth receiver, the first two seem to be "plug and play" with the 6.9.8 image, but the last two definitely require solutions...click on the links if you're having difficulties!

**Past Issues**
(09/05/2008): TurningPoint IR receivers need the same sort of solution. (09/02/2008): New Kesington Bluetooth hubs ordered for floating teachers, replacements for lost/busted adapters, etc. (08/18/2008): InterWrite bluetooth hub is not recognized, tablet cannot connect (05/31/2009): Bluetooth drivers on 6.9.5, 6.9.6 and 6.9.7 BASE seem to associate properly with the Microsoft Bluetooth driver; InterWrite Workspace software version 8.0 is not particular about Microsoft drivers.
 * Install CD, uses WIDCOMM driver - requires Administrator permissions