The screenwriter can be operated in two modes : LINE MODE where the
presenter can draw on the screen, and DOT MODE where a dot appears when the
presenters finger is on the touch screen, and disappears when it is lifted
off. The result appears on the main screen overwriting the on-screen
graphics
The system can be switched to automatic, so when the presenter advances the
PowerPoint any on-screen writing is cleared.
The graphics operator has a keypad and tablet so they can remove text left
on the screen in error by the presenter, can switch between modes or switch
the system off so the touch screen becomes a simple confidence monitor.
There is a range of colours and line widths.
Presenters soon get used to the unit, even those who prefer a laser pointer.
The two main advantages are that a presenter who insists on using a laser
pointer usually 'presents' to the screen with their back to the audience,
but with the screen writer they are facing the audience, and a laser pointer
is no good when there is more than one screen.
It is not suitable for writing lots of text, and it only works with a finger
since it uses capacitive technology.