User's Manual

Chapter 1 - Introduction
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1Introduction
Your Hammerhead tablet computer gives you the power of a desktop
computer, yet it also provides the portability and durability needed to
gather and work with information in the field. The Hammerhead is
designed for use on foot, in a vehicle, or in an office. It is ideal for highly
mobile applications in the most demanding environments.
This chapter describes the basic features of your Hammerhead
computer system.
Before you begin
Your Hammerhead tablet computer includes the following items. When
the computer is unpacked, confirm that all items are present. Contact
your Hammerhead sales representative if any item is missing or
damaged.
• Hammerhead or Hammerhead X
treme
Computer
• Pen or Touch stylus
• Hammerhead or Hammerhead X
treme
Quick Start Guide
• User’s Guide (PDF file on computer desktop)
• The Hammerhead model comes with molded rubber
bumpers and carry handle; the Hammerhead X
treme
model comes with padded, shock absorbing carry case
with carry handle and shoulder strap
Most but not all systems will also include these optional items:
• AC adapter with power cord
• Port replicator or docking station
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Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition is installed on Hammerhead
pen tablet computers at the factory and registered to you. If you have
ordered the optional Microsoft Windows XP Pro operating system, your
Computer will also have Calligrapher handwriting recognizer, PenOffice
control program and My-T-Pen onscreen keyboard program installed.
DRS often pre-installs application software for our customers. In most
cases, user access to operating systems or other software is restricted.
Save the Hammerhead packaging; it might be needed for possible return
shipments. The serial number will be on the label located on the back of
the product. Keep
the serial number handy; it will be required should the
unit need repairs.
Standard features
Your Hammerhead includes the following features at a minimum:
• Hammerhead Model: Fully sealed magnesium housing with
ShutOut™ sealing technology
• Hammerhead X
treme
model: Fully sealed milled aluminum
housing with ShutOut™ sealing technology
• 1.1 GHz Intel® Pentium® M processor
• 512 MB main memory
• 1 MB cache
• Intel® 855GME graphics
• Intel® PRO/Wireless 2715ABG adapter
• Bluetooth wireless technology 1.2
• Integrated 10/100 Ethernet via RJ-45 connector
• USB 2.0 port
• 10.4” 800 x 600 or 1024 x 768 TFT active matrix color display
Removable 40 GB or larger hard disk drive (optional flash drives)
• Type III CardBus/PCMCIA expansion slot (for up to two Type II
devices)
• Long-lasting Li-Ion battery (dual battery option, hot swappable)
• Built-in light sensor for automatic backlight control
• QuickBack™ hard drive recovery system
• Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition (Windows XP Pro
optional)
• Pen stylus for use with electromagnetic proximity sensing
digitizer (touch-screen option includes pointer stylus)
• Chemically strengthened glass
• One year warranty on all parts and labor
• Direct line technical support by DRS Tactical Systems, Inc.
technical support staff