User's Manual

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DRS Tactical Systems, Inc.
Hammerhead User’s Guide –V062906
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CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION ......................... 4
Before you begin ..................................................................... 4
Standard features ...................................................................... 5
Accessories and options ............................................................ 6
Exterior features ..................................................................... 7
Tips for proper use and care of your computer ..........................11
CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE OPERATION .........12
Turning on the unit .....................................................................12
Pen operations ......................................................................12
Touch operations ......................................................................14
Battery use and care.................................................................. 15
Getting started with your new batteries........................15
How to install new batteries ......................................... 15
When to recharge batteries.......................................... 16
How to recharge your batteries....................................16
How to tell when batteries have finished charging .......17
How to increase battery “run time”...............................17
When to replace your battery.......................................17
Where to purchase replacement batteries ................... 18
How to store batteries when they’re not in use.............18
Safety & handling considerations for batteries.............18
Disposing of your batteries...........................................19
Battery tips for the best performance...........................19
Calibrating Batteries..................................................... 20
Removable hard drive ................................................................ 21
Connectivity ......................................................................21
Port replicators ............................................................ 21
Desktop docking station ..............................................24
Vehicle docking ...........................................................25
Heater option ......................................................................26
CardBus/PCMCIA cards ............................................................26
Internal “flex space” for OEM modules.......................................27
ProtectIT™ (this feature not yet shipping)..................................27
CHAPTER 3: SOFTWARE OPERATION...........28
Calibration ......................................................................28
Pen Tablet calibration ..................................................28
Touch Screen calibration .............................................28
Battery Performance and Maintenance......................................29
Monitoring your battery ................................................ 29
Setting the battery alarm.............................................. 29
Turning off power-consuming peripherals.................... 29
Using power schemes.................................................. 30
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Standby ......................................................................30
Hibernation ..................................................................30
Adjusting Screen Brightness and Backlight Settings ................. 31
Manual brightness adjustment ..................................... 31
Auto backlight settings.................................................32
Power button function .................................................. 32
Advanced backlight......................................................32
Backlight Adjustment ...................................................33
Auto dim ...................................................................... 34
QuickBack™ Backup and Restore ............................................ 34
Archive Backup Image.................................................35
User Backup Image(s) ................................................. 35
Emergency Bootable CD ............................................. 36
How to Access QuickBack™ ....................................... 36
XP Tablet PC Edition features ................................................... 37
Screen rotation ............................................................ 37
Handwriting using the Input Panel ...............................38
How to open the Input Panel ......................... 38
Writing Pad.................................................... 40
Character Pad ............................................... 40
On-screen Keyboard...................................... 41
Customization................................................ 41
Speech recognition........................................ 42
Handwriting using Microsoft Windows Journal............. 42
How to access Windows Journal ................... 42
How to convert handwriting to text.................42
How to restore default settings in
Windows Journal ........................................ 43
How to improve handwriting recognition ......................43
How to set pen and screen for left-handed users......... 44
How to create “sticky notes”......................................... 44
How to write in Microsoft Word or Excel.......................45
CHAPTER 4: FAQS ...........................................46
CHAPTER 5: WARRANTY INFORMATION ......52
General Information ...................................................................52
Length of warranty...................................................................... 52
Terms and Conditions ................................................................ 53
Limited warranty does not cover.................................................53
How to obtain warranty service ..................................................55
Additional Information ................................................................56
Customer Service 56
NOTICES .....................................................57