MOTION COMPUTING LE1600 TABLET PC MICROSOFT WINDOWS XP TABLET PC EDITION 2005 USER GUIDE
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Table of Contents Chapter 1 Getting Started with Your Tablet PC Features Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Quick Start Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Using the Motion Digitizer Pen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Helpful Hints: Pen and Ink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Complete the Microsoft Tablet PC Tutorials . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Logging Onto a Remembered Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Configuring Strong Logon Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Infineon Trusted Platform Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Windows Security System Components Overview . . . . . . . . 47 Speech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Introduction to Speech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Motion Speak Anywhere Technology . . .
Chapter 1 Getting Started with Your Tablet PC Chapter 1 Getting Started with Your Tablet PC The Tablet PC from Motion Computing® combines the best features of desktop and notebook computing with the unique mobility and versatility found only in a Tablet PC. This chapter provides a quick start overview of the hardware and software features of the Tablet PC. Specific details on how to set up and use the Tablet PC are provided in Chapter 2.
Chapter 1 Getting Started with Your Tablet PC • Screen rotation • Handwriting and voice recognition • PC Card slot for memory expansion, or accessory connections • Secure Digital (SD) Card slot to support SD storage devices • User-configurable power-saving schemes • Additional I/O ports • Two audio jacks (designated as microphone/audio in and headphone/audio out) • Two USB 2.
Chapter 1 Getting Started with Your Tablet PC Pen Usage. Think of the pen as your mouse; review the following information about how it works in conjunction with tapping, pressing, and the function button.
Chapter 1 Getting Started with Your Tablet PC Complete the Microsoft Tablet PC Tutorials When you start your Tablet PC, several tutorials are offered to help you learn to use various features, such as the Tablet PC Input Panel (TIP) and speech recognition. The tutorials are short, quick, and informative and are an excellent place to begin a successful Tablet PC experience. NOTE: Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005 provides several tutorials.
Chapter 1 Getting Started with Your Tablet PC Resources > Motion Dashboard. (Refer to “Tablet PC Buttons, Connectors, and Indicators” on page 9 for a description of the Tablet PC buttons and indicators). The Motion Dashboard can be used to monitor and set some of the most commonly used control panel items for the Tablet PC. For more information, refer to “Motion Dashboard” on page 15.
Chapter 1 Getting Started with Your Tablet PC Whenever you open the Help and Support Center while your Tablet PC is connected to the Internet, the "Did You Know" section checks for updates from Microsoft and Motion Computing, such as system-use hints, or notices from Motion Computing about your Tablet PC. If this is your first experience with the Windows XP operating system, taking the Microsoft tour is a good way to get started.
Chapter 1 Getting Started with Your Tablet PC Tablet PC View AnywhereTM Display Option. The View Anywhere display option was designed to enhance indoor viewing and to improve outdoor viewing while retaining all the standard display features. The bright 12.1inch XGA TFT display was developed from a proprietary optical enhancement process based on technology initially developed for high-end military aviation and marine applications.
Chapter 1 Getting Started with Your Tablet PC WARNING: To avoid personal injury, handle the battery with care. Do not open, puncture, short, or expose it to fire or water. Keep the battery in an ambient temperature of less than +104°F (+40°C); for example, do not leave it in a closed car in hot weather for an extended time. For additional safety information, see the Safety and Regulatory Guide packaged with your Tablet PC.
Chapter 1 Getting Started with Your Tablet PC TABLET PC BUTTONS, CONNECTORS, The following shows the buttons, connectors, and other components on the Tablet PC. While there are no controls on the back side of the Tablet PC, there is a sliding panel that covers the Extended Battery connector. This panel must be open before connecting the optional Extended Battery. The connector panel should be closed when not being used.
Chapter 1 Getting Started with Your Tablet PC Rotate Display (Hot Primary function: Changes the Tablet PC display orientation; programmable Key #2)/TIP (Tablet PC Secondary function: Opens the Tablet PC Input Panel input panel) SAS button Primary function: Ctrl-Alt-Del; Secondary function: None Microphones Work at a natural distance; disabled when an external microphone is plugged in PC card slot Holds one Type-II PC Card for memory expansion, Smart Card SD card Slot Holds one SD-type card, for memo
Chapter 1 Getting Started with Your Tablet PC • • • • Power On and Off Battery Hard Disk Drive Wireless The front panel LEDs are described in the following table. Power Battery Hard Disk Drive Wireless (white is 802.
Chapter 1 Getting Started with Your Tablet PC lower-right corner of the Tablet PC display) to see the number of hours of battery life and the percentage of battery charge remaining. Front Panel Battery Status LED Battery LED Battery Status Action Steady blue Battery charged (AC plugged in) None Power Amber Battery charging (AC plugged in) None Battery NOTE: When the remaining battery charge is 10%, your Tablet PC issues a Low Battery alarm message in addition to the LED warning.
Chapter 1 Getting Started with Your Tablet PC USB Connectors. Two USB connectors are included. These can be used to connect any USB device to the Tablet PC. Audio In/Out Connectors. The connectors are marked for microphone input and speaker output connections. DVI-D Connector. The Digital Video Interface(DVI-D) connector can be used to attach a third-party Digital Video Interface enabled monitor to the Tablet PC. An optional DVI-D cable is offered by Motion Computing for this purpose.
Chapter 1 Getting Started with Your Tablet PC FlexDock Connector Convertible Keyboard/FlexDock Attachment Motion Accessory Port FlexDock Connector. There is a FlexDock connector at the bottom edge of the Tablet PC. This connector mates with the corresponding connector on the FlexDock for the LE Series to provide the required signal connections when the Tablet PC is “docked.” Refer to the Installation Guide provided with the FlexDock for the LE series unit for more information. Motion Accessory Port.
Chapter 1 Getting Started with Your Tablet PC Motion Dashboard The Motion Dashboard puts many operations at your fingertips for convenient access and control. To open the Motion Dashboard, press the Dashboard button (Hot Key #1). NOTE: The Motion Dashboard does not include an “Apply” button. When you change a setting, the change occurs immediately. Tapping “OK” on the Motion Dashboard closes the window.
Chapter 1 Getting Started with Your Tablet PC Motion Dashboard Features Feature Display Brightness Description The built-in Ambient Light Sensor (ALS) detects light in the environment and automatically adjusts the display brightness.
Chapter 1 Getting Started with Your Tablet PC Audio Available settings: Microphones • Mute — Sliding scale changes microphone volume • Narrow Angle — Best setting for dictation, Voice over IP (VoIP), or “voice noisy” environments • Medium Angle — Best setting for small group, conference table, or “voice quiet” environments; the microphone detects sounds from a larger area • Wide Angle — Best setting for an open meeting room • Calibrate — Trains the microphones to focus on sounds from a particular location
Chapter 1 Getting Started with Your Tablet PC Motion Security Center The Motion Security Center consolidates the tablet security applications into one single security management dashboard. It provides the ability to manage the security applications and settings from a single point. You can also find quick links for help with various security-related tasks. Motion Security Center provides access to the Motion OmniPass, Infineon TPM, and Microsoft Security Center applications.
Chapter 2 Using Your Motion Tablet PC Chapter 2 Using Your Motion Tablet PC This chapter is divided into the following sections: • • • • • • • • “Pen and Ink” on page 19 “Audio and Video” on page 26 “Power Management” on page 31 “Security Features and Settings” on page 37 “Speech” on page 51 “Ports, Slots and Connectors” on page 56 “Wireless Networking” on page 57 “Configuring Buttons” on page 67 Each of these sections includes a brief introduction to the topic, and information on how to access and use
Chapter 2 Using Your Motion Tablet PC • Set the calibration for each orientation • Change the rotation sequence • Set the display screen brightness • Display Tab • Select and preview the primary screen orientation • Change the rotation sequence • Set the screen brightness for each power setting • Tablet Buttons Tab • Set up the front panel buttons • Set same for all orientations, or • Set different for each orientation • Pen Options Tab • Set up the pen and equivalent mouse actions • Set up the pen buttons
Chapter 2 Using Your Motion Tablet PC of the pen and adjusts the input angle for each person who uses it. The Tablet PC stores calibration data and settings on a per-user basis. 1. Open the Motion Dashboard and tap Calibrate Digitizer. Or double-tap the Tablet and Pen Settings icon in the system tray, located in the lower right-hand corner of the display window. This opens the Tablet and Pen Settings window. NOTE: This icon may be hidden in the system tray.
Chapter 2 Using Your Motion Tablet PC Refer to the following to compare mouse and pen actions: Mouse versus Pen Actions With a Mouse With the Digitizer Pen Point and click Point and tap the pen on the display. Double-click Double-tap the pen on the display. Click-and-drag Tap-and-drag the pen on the display. Right-click Press the pen button while tapping, or press and hold the pen on the display. Deactivating Pen Button to End Accidental Right-Clicks.
Chapter 2 Using Your Motion Tablet PC When you tap this icon, the Writing Pad opens. As you write, the recognition software interprets the writing and displays a text equivalent below the line. You can change from the Writing Pad to a Character Writing Pad or On Screen Keyboard at any time by tapping the appropriate icon on the left side of the TIP panel. On the right side of the TIP panel there are icons for Tools and Options and for TIP Help.
Chapter 2 Using Your Motion Tablet PC Using the Writing Pad. As you write, the software selects the best match for a word from its dictionary of words and displays it on screen. Tap on a word to select it. In the following example, either handwrite directly over the incorrect character or tap the character to open a list of alternatives (as shown here: O, 0, a, 6). You can erase a word you have just written, by rapidly scratching back and forth over it.
Chapter 2 Using Your Motion Tablet PC The writing pad expands vertically when you get near the end of the panel. Using the On Screen Keyboard. You can use the On Screen Keyboard to type words, letters, numbers, and characters from keyboard using your pen. For improved security and accuracy, you may want to enter passwords with the On Screen Keyboard instead of handwritten text.
Chapter 2 Using Your Motion Tablet PC Helpful Hints: Using the TIP Window • Move the TIP panel on your desktop using the bar on the right - only available when the TIP panel is not docked/locked at the top or bottom of the screen. When it is docked at the top or bottom, it cannot be moved. • Customizing — Select Tools and Options (the gear icon) then Options... from the TIP window to open the Options window at the General tab. You can customize many features in the TIP.
Chapter 2 Using Your Motion Tablet PC can set brightness modes from the Motion Dashboard (note: you can also turn the display off). • Fixed — Sets the display brightness to a fixed level (ALS is off); use the slider to adjust the display to the desired brightness level • Dynamic — Sets the display so that the system adjusts the brightness to the preferred level under changing lighting conditions while maintaining viewability (ALS is on) Setting “Dynamic” Display Brightness: ALS On.
Chapter 2 Using Your Motion Tablet PC application where it is more advantageous to have a portrait (vertical) view of the screen. You may be filling out a form that is longer than the standard screen view. At other times you may want to view a wider than normal page; in this instance you would use landscape view. The Tablet PC provides several ways to change the display orientation quickly: • The quickest way to rotate the screen is to press the Rotate button (Hot Key #2).
Chapter 2 Using Your Motion Tablet PC Control Panel Display Properties or from the Motion Dashboard. Setting Up a Mirrored Display. Use this feature to connect an external projector for presentations or an extra display on your desk. This example shows a Word document (1) displayed (“mirrored”) on both the Tablet PC (2) and an external monitor (3).
Chapter 2 Using Your Motion Tablet PC Setting Up an Extended Display. Use this feature when you want to simultaneously open applications on two monitors and significantly expand your workspace without hiding open documents under layers of other work. This example shows the Tablet PC (1) and an external monitor (2) with an Excel spreadsheet extended across both. It also shows a Word document (4) on the Tablet PC and e-mail (5) on the extended desktop.
Chapter 2 Using Your Motion Tablet PC Helpful Hints: Mirrored and Extended Modes • Use a mouse pointing device and keyboard to operate in these modes. • The pen does not work in the external monitor space of the extended mode. • Refer to Mobile Intel Help for more information about creating schemes for external monitors. POWER MANAGEMENT The Tablet PC provides access to a comprehensive suite of power management functions by using the buttons and controls on the Motion Dashboard.
Chapter 2 Using Your Motion Tablet PC Power Schemes. Tap the Power Schemes tab to show the Power Schemes window. You can select from a set of pre-defined power schemes that apply to a wide variety of home and work environments. Try it yourself by selecting one of the options from the pull-down menu and seeing how your choice affects the power settings. This operation also gives you the flexibility to define your own scheme and keep the same name or rename it to something that makes more sense to you.
Chapter 2 Using Your Motion Tablet PC hibernation. Selecting Hibernate has the following advantages over placing your Tablet PC in the Stand By state: • Hibernate saves the state of the desktop and applications • Hibernate consumes no battery power • When you return from the Hibernate state, you return to where you were when you entered hibernation. Checking Your Battery Power Level. There are several ways to see how much battery power is left on your Tablet PC.
Chapter 2 Using Your Motion Tablet PC Caution: When you replace the standard battery, make sure that the locking latch is in the correct position, moved fully to the right to lock the battery in place, and that the battery is firmly installed. • Reading Battery Power from Motion Dashboard The Motion Dashboard also has a battery power gauge that displays the percent of remaining battery charge.
Chapter 2 Using Your Motion Tablet PC WARNING: To avoid injury, keep the battery within the recommended temperature range when charging it. Wait until it cools to room temperature before recharging it in the Tablet PC or the battery charger. For more information, see the Safety and Regulatory Guide shipped with your Tablet PC or the documentation that came with the battery charger. Or go to www.motioncomputing.com/support to view these documents. To charge the battery: 1.
Chapter 2 Using Your Motion Tablet PC ther to the right to lock it in place. Check to make sure the latches are fully seated. CAUTION: To avoid damage to the Tablet PC, install only Motion Computing batteries, which are specially designed for the Tablet PC. Disposing of Used Batteries. The Tablet PC contains a Lithium-ion (Liion) battery that should be disposed of at a hazardous materials recycling center when it is no longer serviceable.
Chapter 2 Using Your Motion Tablet PC SECURITY FEATURES AND SETTINGS Motion Computing has strongly embraced the need for enhanced platformbased security for the Tablet PC. The result of that commitment has been to provide an out-of-box, safe computing environment that enables strong security protection and that will serve as the foundation for complementary add-on security technologies.
Chapter 2 Using Your Motion Tablet PC Motion OmniPass and Fingerprint Reader The Motion OmniPass Control Center and the Fingerprint Reader are vital elements of the Motion Security Center. Using this application and the Fingerprint Reader, you can define the security and convenience features of your Tablet PC. When implemented within the security policies of your work environment, the OmniPass authentication tools add another layer of security for your passwords, files, and other logons.
Chapter 2 Using Your Motion Tablet PC • User Information panel • Shows current user information • Version Detail panel • Shows version and build Information Manage OmniPass Users and Settings. When you select this action you are presented with the following options: • • • • Add a new user to OmniPass Remove a user from OmniPass Import a new user into OmniPass Export an OmniPass profile These are advanced operations and may not be part of your typical work flow.
Chapter 2 Using Your Motion Tablet PC • Protect Your Files • Browse to select files to be encrypted • Browse to select encrypted files to decrypt Fingerprint Reader. The built-in fingerprint reader lets you scan your fingerprint and associate it with a password. This offers a quick and convenient way to log on to your Tablet PC, provides global password management, and helps protect your Tablet PC data from unauthorized access. The illustration at the right shows the bi-directional scan of a fingerprint.
Chapter 2 Using Your Motion Tablet PC • Vault management • The vault is a storage area for passwords and dialogs that you have associated with web sites and applications. • Encrypting and decrypting files • You can encrypt any file on your Tablet PC except for system files. • Only an authenticated user can decrypt files that have been encrypted.
Chapter 2 Using Your Motion Tablet PC 4. When the Choose Finger window appears, tap the dotted area above the finger you want to enroll. A red arrow appears above the selected finger. IMPORTANT: To get a feel for finger position and swipe speed, tap Practice. “Practice” takes you through all the enrollment steps and helps you get a successful fingerprint scan. You are asked to scan the same finger three times. 5. After you have practiced, you will be asked to scan one more time for verification.
Chapter 2 Using Your Motion Tablet PC When the messages “The selected finger has been enrolled in OmniPass” and “Verification Successful!” and a green fingerprint image appear, enrollment is successful and complete. IMPORTANT: During the verification process, you may get red fingerprint images or the message “Verification Failed.” If this happens, tap the Back button and try again. You can have as many tries as you need for enrollment and verification. 8. Tap Next.
Chapter 2 Using Your Motion Tablet PC Capturing a Second Fingerprint Later Capturing a second fingerprint is a good practice to follow. While it is easier to do this at the time of the initial enrollment, it is possible to capture a second fingerprint later. To do so, open the Motion Dashboard, then tap the following: Motion Security Center > Motion OmniPass > Manage OmniPass Users and Settings > Change User Settings > Enroll Authentication Devices (e.g. enroll a new finger).
Chapter 2 Using Your Motion Tablet PC • Change System Settings • Startup options for Windows • Strong Logon Security • Vault Management — Password management for websites, applications, or any password-protected resource • Encrypt/Decrypt — Settings for authenticating encrypted/decrypted files Checking Logon Status. Move your pen over the OmniPass key icon in the system tray to check. A pop-up window shows who is logged on.
Chapter 2 Using Your Motion Tablet PC • (Default) Automatically click ... — Prompts you for your OmniPass/Windows password or fingerprint scan when you access the site. 7. If needed, swipe your fingerprint or enter your master password to authenticate these settings. 8. Tap OK, Submit, Sign In, or Logon to access the site. 9. Tap Finish to complete the “Remember Password” procedure.
Chapter 2 Using Your Motion Tablet PC Infineon Trusted Platform Module The Infineon Trusted Security Platform Solution is a comprehensive set of tools provided with your Tablet PC. Together, these tools and the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) result in the one of the most secure computing environments now available on a Tablet PC. With this application it is now possible to create and manage digital certificates for user and platform authentication.
Chapter 2 Using Your Motion Tablet PC • Microsoft Security Center — Lets you check security settings and learn more about improving security. Access is via open Motion Dashboard > Motion Security Center. • Windows Firewall — On by default; helps protect your Tablet PC against viruses and other security threats, such as intruders who might try access over the Internet or a network.
Chapter 2 Using Your Motion Tablet PC Setting the Windows Operating System Password. Be aware that the following advanced procedures require you to make changes in Windows BIOS. You should not perform this procedure unless you are comfortable with the following cautionary information. You can set up a Windows operating system password going to Start > Control Panel > User Accounts > Create a new account... (Classic View) Setting BIOS Passwords.
Chapter 2 Using Your Motion Tablet PC 9. To set up a Password on boot, tap Disabled next to Password on boot until Enabled is highlighted. You will not be prompted to type in another password because Password on boot uses the System password. NOTE: You cannot set up Password on boot until you set up a System password. 10.If you have finished setting up a password, tap Exit or press the Esc key on the Tablet PC to exit the PhoenixBIOS Set Up Utility. 11.
Chapter 2 Using Your Motion Tablet PC 2. When the Motion Computing splash screen appears, quickly press Hot Key #2. If you miss the splash screen, turn the Tablet PC off then back on and try this step again. 3. From the PhoenixBIOS Set Up Utility, tap Security on the menu bar. If you have rebooted, you will be prompted to enter the password(s) you have set up. 4. To clear the System and Password on boot passwords, double-tap Enter next to Set System Password. 5. Type in the Current Password. 6.
Chapter 2 Using Your Motion Tablet PC the Tablet PC for speech recognition and voice recording. The locations of the microphones have been carefully designed to let the system detect sound input from a specific angle, rejecting sounds from outside that angle. There are three microphones; the software determines which two of the three provide the best results.
Chapter 2 Using Your Motion Tablet PC For additional information about setting up speech recognition, you can tap Help (the Question mark in the circle) on the TIP window and search for “speech.” Using Motion Dashboard Directional Controls. The Microphone settings in the Motion Dashboard include three radio buttons that define the directional angle that is to be used for speech recording. The selected setting determines the angle of acceptance.
Chapter 2 Using Your Motion Tablet PC elsewhere, you can skew the receiving direction towards one or the other microphone (keeping the same relative angle of acceptance. Setting up the skew angle: 1. Open the Motion Dashboard. 2. Under Microphone, tap Narrow Angle or Medium Angle. (You cannot calibrate wide angle.) 3. Move to where you want the microphone to detect your voice. 4. Tap Calibrate. A block of text appears. 5. Read the text aloud, speaking normally towards the Tablet PC microphones.
Chapter 2 Using Your Motion Tablet PC or Wide. You may then also want to calibrate the direction of the microphones. 1. Open the Motion Dashboard and select the desired angle. 2. (Optional) To use either Medium or Narrow Angle to dictate from a direction other than directly in front of the display, tap Calibrate and read through the calibration script. NOTE: Calibration will skew the angle at which the microphones detect your voice while keeping the same relative angle of acceptance. 3.
Chapter 2 Using Your Motion Tablet PC tional speech training. As you do this, speech recognition accuracy will gradually improve. PORTS, SLOTS PC Cards AND CONNECTORS The PC Card slot (also referred to as a PCMCIA card slot), located on the right edge of the Tablet PC, holds one Type-II PC Card for networking, memory expansion, or accessory connection. 1. To install a PC Card, insert it label side up. 2. To remove a PC Card, push the button next to the slot until it pops out. 3.
Chapter 2 Using Your Motion Tablet PC Microphone Port The microphone port is on the left edge of the Tablet PC. It is marked with a small microphone symbol and is designed as an audio input/line in channel only. You can attach an external microphone directly to this port to enhance your audio recording capabilities. When an external microphone is attached, the built-in microphones are disabled.
Chapter 2 Using Your Motion Tablet PC • Distance from the access point • Ability to connect to the access point • Service rights to it (which may require an account fee, user name, password, an/or network set up through an administrator) • The access point is not broadcasting a network name (Check your security settings, the SSID may not be broadcasting) • The security settings may not be configured properly for wireless networking.
Chapter 2 Using Your Motion Tablet PC 5. Highlight the network you want to connect to and tap Connect. 6. Tap OK. NOTE: If you are on a secure network, you may also need to enter a network key. Bluetooth Wireless Connections The internal Bluetooth wireless radio in the Tablet PC is disabled by default. This setting is found in the Motion Dashboard. Bluetooth software comes pre-installed on your Tablet PC.
Chapter 2 Using Your Motion Tablet PC specific device. These are the four generic steps for connecting to a Bluetooth device. 1. Discover 2. Search 3. Pair 4. Connect 1. Make the device discoverable. Making a Bluetooth device discoverable makes it visible to other Bluetooth devices. Each Bluetooth device uses a different method (pressing a button or key combination) to make it discoverable; this is generally described in the device’s documentation. 2. Search for Bluetooth devices in range.
Chapter 2 Using Your Motion Tablet PC 4. Place the Bluetooth device (mouse, keyboard, printer, etc.) in discoverable mode. NOTE: Each Bluetooth device may have a different way to make it discoverable. Some have a small button on the back of the mouse or keyboard; others may require that you press a key sequence on the keyboard. Look at the documentation that came with the Bluetooth device or visit the manufacturer’s website for information. 5. After you make the Bluetooth device discoverable, tap Next.
Chapter 2 Using Your Motion Tablet PC 6. Tap Next to add the Bluetooth device.The wizard searches for remote device services. The Wizard will display a message that it is connecting and then the passkey number if authentication is required. NOTE: If required, immediately enter the number shown in the Passkey field and press Enter. Consult your device documentation for more information. It may take a short time to complete the connection. Please wait. 7.
Chapter 2 Using Your Motion Tablet PC 8. Take your device for a spin. You can now begin using your Bluetooth device. Important Steps to Take If the Device Is Not Discovered If the Tablet PC fails to detect the Bluetooth device after what you consider a reasonable number of attempts, try the following: • Make sure the Bluetooth LED is flashing. If not, open the Motion Dashboard and enable the Bluetooth Wireless radio button. • Make sure the device you are adding is discoverable.
Chapter 2 Using Your Motion Tablet PC • Also with keyboards, mice, printers, etc., be sure that when you go through the Add Bluetooth Device Wizard that you place a checkmark beside “My device is set up and ready to be found.” • For Tablet PCs transferring files, both Tablet PCs must turn on the device transfer wizard, although only the receiving Tablet PC needs to be discoverable. Tap the Bluetooth icon and then either “Send a file” or “Receive a file.
Chapter 2 Using Your Motion Tablet PC If you would prefer to use the Windows XP Tablet PC software, please visit http:\\selfhelp.motioncomputing.com for instructions on switching to the native Bluetooth software. Helpful Hints: Bluetooth Wireless Motion Computing and its Bluetooth partners have worked to ensure a positive experience with this technology, as well as to ensure Bluetooth inter-operability.
Chapter 2 Using Your Motion Tablet PC Double-tap the Wireless Link icon to open the Wireless Link window. The following shows the Wireless Link window at the Infrared tab. Tap the desired checkboxes. Accessing Image Transfer. To transfer an image from your camera to your Tablet PC, tap the Image Transfer tab in the Wireless Link window. The Image Transfer window is shown. Specify the destination of the received image(s) and tap OK to begin.
Chapter 2 Using Your Motion Tablet PC CONFIGURING BUTTONS This section shows you how to program some of the buttons on the front panel of the Tablet PC. It is not necessary for you to customize the buttons, especially at this point in the learning process. Just be aware that it can be done, and as you become more familiar with the Tablet PC, you may want to customize your buttons. You can configure some of the Tablet PC buttons so they perform the functions that you want them to perform.
Chapter 2 Using Your Motion Tablet PC Secondary Five-way Works like the functions are Directional arrow keys on a programmable Control Button keyboard. The center of the button works like the Enter key.
Chapter 3 Care and Maintenance 3 Chapter Care and Maintenance This chapter describes various care and maintenance procedures that you should do on a routine basis with your Motion Tablet PC. CARING FOR YOUR TABLET PC AND ITS ACCESSORIES The Tablet PC display and chassis are designed to be very durable. This section describes the proper care and maintenance that will keep them working and in good condition for a long time.
Chapter 3 Care and Maintenance • When storing the Tablet PC for an extended period of time, unplug AC power and remove the battery after discharging it part way. • Do not place heavy objects on top of the Tablet PC. Caring for the Standard and View Anywhere Displays • General cleaning of either display — Clean fingerprints and most marks from the display surface by wiping it with the soft cloth (provided). Never spray or pour liquids directly onto the display surface itself.
Chapter 3 Care and Maintenance 3. Insert a new tip. 4. Apply slight pressure to push it into place. Ordering New Pens To order additional pens, visit the Motion Computing website at www.motioncomputing.com/accessories. TRAVELING WITH YOUR TABLET PC Here are some tips for traveling with your Tablet PC: • Remove all accessories and cables. Remember to pack those you will need while traveling and do not forget to pack at least one Motion digitizer pen.
Chapter 3 Care and Maintenance Other Travel Hints • Before extended use in the field or long trips away from AC power, adjust the Power properties to maximize battery conservation. Rightclick the Power Meter icon in the system tray to open the Power Options Properties dialog box. Then adjust the options. For more information, refer to “Helpful Hints: Battery and Power Management ” on page 36. • For international travel, obtain and use the appropriate adapters for your destination’s electrical outlets.
Chapter 3 Care and Maintenance cancel the procedure. If you decide to reformat, select either Format the partition using the NTFS File System or the NTFS File System (Quick). If you decide not to reformat, select ESC to cancel the procedure. 8. Continue following the on screen instructions. 9. After your operating system has been reinstalled, you will be prompted to insert the Motion Drivers and Utilities Recovery CD. • For a repaired system, this process completes quickly.
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Appendix A Troubleshooting and Support Appendix A Troubleshooting and Support All Motion Computing Tablet PCs have passed a rigorous series of performance and quality-control tests, but now and then a problem may occur. If you do not see a solution among the following system and software issues, check the section “Support Options” in this chapter or go to our website at www.motioncomputing.com/support.
Appendix A Troubleshooting and Support The Tablet PC won’t come out of Hibernation mode when running on battery power. Fully discharged battery and no AC power. Connect the AC adapter to provide power to the Tablet PC and charge the battery. The display goes black while the Tablet PC is still turned on. The Tablet PC system has gone Slide the power switch for about a into stand by after sitting idle for a second to resume operations. period of time. (In this state, the power LED flashes blue.
Appendix A Troubleshooting and Support When I disconnected a second monitor from the Tablet PC, the image became too big for the Tablet PC display. The Tablet PC has attempted to spread the image of a window or desktop beyond the screen area of the active monitor. 1. Tap the Properties button on the Motion Dashboard. 2. Tap Graphics Options, then Graphics Properties... to open the Properties screen. 3. Select Notebook to make the Tablet PC the primary display. The display looks dim.
Appendix A Troubleshooting and Support When I write, I unintentionally click You’re pressing the pen button the pen function button while I’m with your thumb or finger when writing with the pen. you write or gripping the pen too tightly and accidentally pressing the pen button. This enables the right-click function of the pen. Try these hints: • Readjust how you hold the pen. Place your fingers on either side of the pen function button when you write.
Appendix A Troubleshooting and Support The system doesn’t recognize a USB device. Windows XP may take a short time to recognize the device. Wait until Windows XP recognizes the device. The accessory isn’t connected to the Tablet PC correctly. Check the connection cable and be sure it is inserted into the correct port on the Tablet PC and the accessory device. The correct driver isn’t built into Windows XP. Use the device’s installation CD or check the manufacturer’s website for the correct driver.
Appendix A Troubleshooting and Support The system seems to be operating The hard disk drive is full or nearly Run the Disk Cleanup utility to more slowly than usual. full. clear out unnecessary and temporary files. Remove unneeded programs and files. The disk needs defragmenting. Run Disk Defragmenter to consolidate files and folders on the hard drive. Consult the “Performance and Maintenance” section of the Microsoft Help and Support Center.
Appendix A Troubleshooting and Support FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Can I make the battery charge last longer? • Change to the Max Battery power scheme (right-click on the Power/Battery icon in the system tray—located in the lower-right corner of the display window—and tap Adjust Power Properties; under Power schemes, tap Max Battery). The Tablet PC comes with Motion Computing Optimized as the default power scheme. • Turn on the Ambient Light Sensor on the Motion Dashboard.
Appendix A Troubleshooting and Support Will the Tablet PC work with any monitor or USB accessory, keyboard, mouse, disk drive, etc? As long as the device’s driver is available either in the Windows XP operating system or from the manufacturer and it carries the Windows XP logo or certification, it should work with your Tablet PC. For more information, see www.microsoft.com/help.
Appendix B Motion Tablet PC Specifications B Appendix Motion Tablet PC Specifications Refer to the Motion Computing website at www.motioncomputing.com for the latest information and specifications for your Tablet PC.
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Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
