CA-27 Operation Manual MITAC Technology Corporation (April 2004)
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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.
Regulations Information Class B Regulations USA Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement NOTE: 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.
Le présent appareil numérique n’ émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de la classe B prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le ministère des Communications du Canada. About the Battery Caution Texts Concerning Lithium Batteries DANISH ADVARSEL! Lithiumbatteri – Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering. Udskiftning må kun ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type. Levér det brugte batteri tilbage til leverandøren.
oder einen vom Hersteller empfohlenen gleich-wertigen Typ. Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers.
FRENCH ATTENTION: II y a danger d’ explosion s’ il y a remplacement incorrect de la batterie. Remplacer uniquement avec une batterie du même type ou d’ un type équivalent recommandé par le constructeur. Mettre au rebut les batteries usagées conformément aux instructions du fabricant. Attention (for USA Users) The product that you have purchased contains a rechargeable battery. The battery is recyclable.
Table of Contents Preface .................................................................................................. v Chapter 1 Getting Started ............................................................1-1 Getting the Computer Running .............................................1-2 Unpacking.....................................................................1-2 Before You Begin .........................................................1-3 Connecting to AC Power ..................................
Stopping the Computer................................................... 2-2 Using the Wireless Keyboard (option) .................................. 2-4 Mouse-control Buttons................................................... 2-4 Typewriter Keys ........................................................... 2-5 Cursor-control Keys ...................................................... 2-5 Numeric Keypad........................................................... 2-6 Euro Symbol .................................
Battery Low Signals and Actions ....................................3-6 Power Management............................................................3-8 Suspend-to-Disk (Suspend mode) ...................................3-8 Power-Saving Tips............................................................ 3-10 Chapter 4 Expanding Your Computer......................................4-1 Connecting a Serial Device..................................................4-2 Connecting a USB Device............................
Modem Driver ............................................................ 6-10 Other Drivers and Utilities................................................. 6-12 OVMAKFIL Utility..................................................... 6-12 Chapter 7 Caring for the Tablet PC...........................................7-1 Protecting the Computer ..................................................... 7-2 Using the Password....................................................... 7-2 Using an Anti-Virus Strategy .....
Startup Problems ......................................................... 8-13 Other Problems ........................................................... 8-14 Resetting the Computer..................................................... 8-15 Appendix A Specifications..........................................................
Preface This manual contains information that will help you operate the computer. It is divided into 8 chapters and an appendix. vi ?? Chapter 1, Getting Started, takes you through the process of setting up the computer and identifying its external components. ?? Chapter 2, Operating Your Computer, tells you how to use the computer’ s components and features. ?? Chapter 3, Managing Power, provides information on power.
Notational Conventions Throughout this manual, the following conventions are used to distinguish elements of text. NOTE: identifies additional information that requires special attention. CAUTION: identifies important information which, if not followed, may result in loss of data or damage to the computer. Keyboard keys are shown in a bold typeset. For example: Press Enter to complete.
CHAPTER 1 Getting Started Congratulations on purchasing this Tablet PC. This hand-held computer, having no fan and being almost noiseless, is especially designed for the practical applications of warehouses, automobiles, vehicles, public security, repairing, assisting the handicapped, and other demanding situations where conventional notebook computers just cannot measure up. This chapter first tells you step by step how to get the computer up and running.
Getting the Computer Running This section guides you through the procedures for getting the computer ready for operation. Unpacking After unpacking the shipping carton, you should find these standard items: 1-2 ?? Tablet PC ?? Accessories: ? AC adapter (100~240 VAC, 50~60 Hz) ? AC power cord (US, CE, UK, SA) ? Primary battery switch pin ? Driver CD ? X-Bay (optional): Module-1: two serial I/O / RJ-45 / IEEE 1394 Module-2: wireless LAN (802.
Inspect all the items. If any item is damaged or missing, notify your dealer immediately. Keep the shipping carton and packing materials in case you need to ship or store the computer in the future. Before You Begin To prevent depletion of the primary battery’ s power during transit, a switch is provided at the bottom-side of the Tablet PC. Be sure to turn the switch to the “ON” position when using the Tablet PC for the first time by using the included primary battery switch pin to slide the switch.
Connecting to AC Power The computer operates either on the external AC power or internal battery power. It is suggested that you use AC power when you start up the computer for the first time. CAUTION: Use only the AC adapter included with your computer. Using other AC adapters may damage the computer. NOTE: Power Supply Cord: (optional) Detachable, minimum 1.5 m long. Listed, rated minimum 125 V, 7 A, having a 2/18 AWG, type SVT flexible cord.
4. When the AC adapter is connected, the indicator on the AC adapter lights up, indicating that power is being supplied from the electrical outlet to the AC adapter and onto your computer. Now, you are ready to turn on the computer. CAUTION: ?? When you disconnect the AC adapter, disconnect from the electrical outlet first and then from the computer. A reverse procedure may damage the AC adapter or the computer. ?? When unplugging the connector, always hold the plug head. Never pull on the cord.
Using the Wireless Keyboard (option) The wireless keyboard can either be placed flat on the table or inclined using its stand found at the back. To place the wireless keyboard in an upright position, pull open the stand located at the back as shown on the next figure. Place the wireless keyboard in front of the Tablet PC with no obstructions between them to allow unhampered communication between the computer and keyboard’ s IR port.
Turning On and Off the Computer Turning On 1. Make sure the computer is connected to AC power. 2. Press the power button . 3. Each time the computer is turned on, it performs a Power-On Self Test (POST), and the operating system such as Windows should start.
Turning Off To turn off the computer power, use the “Shut Down” command of your operating system. NOTE: There are other ways you can stop the computer so that you will be back to where you left off when you next turn on the computer. (See “ Stopping the Computer” in Chapter 2 for information.) CAUTION: If you have to turn the computer on again immediately after turning it off, wait for at least five seconds. Turning the computer off and on rapidly can damage it.
Taking a Look at the Computer This section identifies the external components of the computer and briefly describes the function of each component. Right-Side Components Ref Component Description ? ? Reset Button Allows you to reset the system. USB Port Connects a USB device, such as a USB floppy drive, printer, digital camera, joystick, and more. ? Microphone Connector Connects an external microphone. See Also P. 8-16 P. 4-7 P.
Ref Component Description ? Audio Output Connector Connects a set of headphones, external speakers with amplifier, or an audio recording device. ? ? Serial Port Connects a serial device, such as a mouse. Expansion Port For connecting to: Port Replicator, CD/DVD-ROM module , or USB FDD module. ? Power Connector Connects the AC adapter. ? PC Card Slot Accepts a PC Card for additional functions. Left-Side Components 1-10 See Also P. 2-20 P. 4-6 P. 2-14, 4-2, 4-4 P. 1-3 P.
Ref Component Description ? X-Bay Interface Connects additional wireless LAN, wireless modem (CDPD), external monitor, or 4 ports (COM1/4, IEEE 1394, and LAN). ? IR Port Connects an IrDA-compliant device for wireless data transfer. ? RJ-11 Connector Connects the telephone line. See Also P. 4-2 P. 1-5, 4-8 P. 2-21 Rear Components Ref Component Description See Also ? Stand System’ s vertical angle of inclination after the stand is released 18 ± 3o . P.
Front Components Ref Component Description See Also ? LCD Panel and Touchscreen Displays the output of the computer. Also serves as your touchscreen. P. 2-9 ? Power Button Turns the computer power ON and OFF. Also serves as the SUSPEND/RESUME switch. P. 1-6 ? Volume Control/ Brightness Control/ Battery Capacity Allows you to toggle between adjusting the sound volume of the computer or brightness of the LCD screen, or battery capacity. P.
Ref Component Description See Also Shows the speaker volume, or the LCD brightness level, or the primary/secondary battery capacity Suspend mode indicator (in reverse video) Hard disk drive in-use indicator Primary battery status indicator Secondary battery status indicator Volume adjust indicator LCD brightness adjust indicator ? Speaker Volume/LCD Brightness Adjust Button The upper button provides you a quick way to increase while the lower button decreases the sound volume of the computer or brigh
Bottom-Side Components Ref Component Description ? CCD USB Port Connects a standard USB CCD PC camera. P. 4-7 ? Primary Battery Switch Allows you to turn on/off power coming from the internal primary battery. P. 1-3 NOTE: Be sure to turn the switch to the “ON” position when using the Tablet PC for the first time by using the included Primary Battery Switch Pin to slide the switch.
Where to Go from Here As your computer is ready for operation, you may want to do any of the following now: For this purpose… Do this… To know more about the computer… Go on to the next chapter. To install the operating system if your dealer has not already done so… See the operating system manual. To know more about the operating system… Read the operating system manual. To install the drivers if your dealer has See Chapter 6.
CHAPTER 2 2 Operating Your Tablet PC This chapter provides information about the use of the computer. If you are new to computers, reading this chapter will help you learn the operating basics. If you are already a computer user but are new to Tablet PCs, you may choose to read only the parts containing information unique to your computer.
Starting and Stopping the Computer There are a number of ways to start and stop the computer. Starting the Computer You always start the computer using the power button . A computer starts up with an operating system (OS) existing on the storage device such as the hard disk; or from a floppy disk or CD if you have the respective modules installed. The computer will automatically load the OS after you turn it on. This process is called booting.
mode by pressing the power button If you choose to stop in Standby or Suspend mode, you can return to where you left off the next time you start up the computer. (See “Power Management” in Chapter 3 for more information.) Using the Wireless Keyboard (option) Before using the wireless keyboard, see section on “Positioning the Tablet PC and Wireless Keyboard” on chapter 1. Your wireless keyboard has all the standard functions of a full-sized computer keyboard.
? ? Typewriter Keys Typewriter keys are similar to the keys on a typewriter. Several keys are added such as the Ctrl, Alt, Esc, and lock keys for special purposes. The Control key is normally used in combination with other keys for program-specific functions. The Alternate key is normally used in combination with other keys for program-specific functions. The Escape key is usually used for stopping a process. Examples are exiting a program and canceling a command.
NOTE: The word “ cursor” refers to the indicator on the screen that lets you know exactly where on your screen anything you type will appear. It can take the form of a vertical or horizontal line, a block, or one of many other shapes. Numeric Keypad A 15-key numeric keypad is embedded in the typewriter keys as shown next: Numeric keys facilitate entering of numbers and calculations. When Num Lock is on, the numeric keys are activated; meaning you can use these keys to enter numerals.
?? To press the Euro sign on the keyboard, hold down either of the Alt keys and type 0128 on the numeric keypad of your keyboard. ?? To press the Euro sign on an UK keyboard, hold down the Alt Gr key and press 4 (which has an Euro sign on it). Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions: Application key. ? Windows Logo key and The ? Windows Logo key opens the Start menu and performs software-specific functions when used in combination with other keys.
Using the Touchscreen CAUTION: Do not use a sharp object such as a ballpoint pen or pencil on the touchscreen. Doing so may damage the touchscreen surface. Use the included touchscreen pen instead, which can be stretched for better grip and handling. The touchscreen is a touch-sensitive device that allows you to communicate with the computer by controlling the location of the pointer on the screen and making selection with the buttons.
Term Action Point Move your finger or pen on the touchscreen until the cursor points to the selection on the screen. Click Tap gently anywhere on the touchscreen. Double-click Tap twice on the touchscreen rapidly. Drag and drop Press lightly on the touchscreen and move your finger or pen until you reach your destination (drag). Finally, release your finger or pen (drop) when you finish dragging your selection to the destination. The object will drop into the new location.
the touchscreen driver supplied with your computer to take advantage of more powerful features. (For information on installing the driver, see Chapter 6.) Using the Floppy Disk Drive (option) Your Tablet PC comes with an USB floppy disk drive as drive A through the USB port on the right side, or port replicator on an optional expansion box, or through the USB port located on the plug of an optional CD-ROM drive module.
Connecting the Floppy Disk Drive Connect the floppy disk drive through any of the following methods: ?? Through the Tablet PC’ s USB Port – Insert the USB plug of floppy disk drive into the USB port located on the right side of the Tablet PC. ?? Through the Expansion Port Plug of the CD-ROM Drive Module – Insert the USB plug of floppy disk drive into the USB port located on the expansion port plug of the CD-ROM drive module.
Inserting and Ejecting Floppy Disks To insert a floppy disk, hold it with the arrow facing up and towards the drive. Slide the disk into the drive until it clicks into place. To eject a floppy disk, first ensure that the floppy disk drive in-use indicator is off, and then press the eject button on the drive. When the floppy disk pops out of the drive, remove the floppy disk and store it properly.
CAUTION: ?? Never turn off or reset the computer while the floppy disk drive in-use indicator is on. ?? Always store your floppy disks in a safe, clean container, to protect them from the environment and magnetic fields. ?? A floppy disk must be formatted before you can use it. (To know how to format a floppy disk, see your operating system manual.
Using the Hard Disk Drive Your computer comes with a hard disk drive as drive C. A hard disk drive is a storage device with non-removable, rotating, magnetic storage platters inside it. It is where your operating system and application software programs are stored. Your hard disk drive is a 2.5-inch IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) hard disk drive.
Using the CD/DVD Drive (option) Depending on the model, your computer comes with a CD-ROM drive or DVD-ROM drive module. This drive is usually configured as drive D and is connected to the expansion port located on the right side of the Tablet PC. The drive uses removable 5.25-inch silver CD-ROM discs, which look like standard music CDs. It is an ideal medium to use for distributing multimedia because of the huge amount of data that a disc can store.
Connecting the CD/DVD Drive Insert the expansion plug of CD/DVD drive into the expansion port located on the right side of the Tablet PC. Inserting and Removing a CD Follow this procedure to insert or remove a CD. 1. Turn on the computer. 2. Press the eject button and the CD tray will slide out partially. Gently pull on it until it is fully extended. 3. To insert a CD, place down the CD in the tray with its label facing up. Slightly press the center of the CD until it clicks into place.
To remove a CD, hold the CD by its outer edge and lift it up from the tray. 4. Gently push the tray back into the drive. NOTE: In the unlikely event that you are unable to release the CD tray by pressing the eject button, you can manually release the CD. (See “ CD/DVD Drive Problems” in Chapter 8.
Using the Video Features The video subsystem of your computer features: ?? 10.4-inch TFT (Thin-Film Transistor) 18-bit color LCD display with 1024x768 XVGA (Extended Video Graphics Array) resolution. ?? Simultaneous display on LCD and external monitor, which is useful when you have a presentation as you can control the screen from your computer and face the audience at the same time.
Display Mode Resolution 640x480 720x480 800x600 848x480 1024x768 1152x864 2-18 LCD Only CRT Only Simultaneous Display Colors 8-bit ? ? ? 16-bit ? ? ? 24-bit ? ? ? 32-bit ? ? ? 8-bit ? ? ? 16-bit ? ? ? 24-bit ? ? ? 32-bit ? ? ? 8-bit ? ? ? 16-bit ? ? ? 24-bit ? ? ? 32-bit ? ? ? 8-bit ? ? ? 16-bit ? ? ? 24-bit ? ? ? 32-bit ? ? ? 8-bit ? ? ? 16-bit ? ? ? 24-bit ? ? ? 32-bit ? ? ? 8-bit ? 16-bit ? 24-bit ? 32-bit ?
Display Mode 1280x1024 1600x1200 LCD Only CRT Only 8-bit ? 16-bit ? 24-bit ? 8-bit ? 16-bit ? Simultaneous Display TABLE NOTE: 8-bit = 256 colors; 16-bit = High Color or 65,536 (64 K) colors; 24 and 32-bit = True Color 16,770,000 (16 M) colors.
Using the Audio Features NOTE: ?? To take advantage of the enhanced audio capabilities, the audio driver supplied with your computer must be installed. ?? If you experience interference while recording, try lowering the microphone recording volume.
Ways of playing and recording sound vary with the operating system used. See your operating system documentation or online help for specific information. Connecting Audio Devices For higher audio quality, you can send or receive sound through external audio devices. ?? Microphone Connector ( ) can be connected to an external microphone for recording voice or sound.
Using the Communication Features Using the Modem NOTE: To take advantage of the modem feature, the modem driver supplied with your computer mu st be installed. The internal 56 K fax/data modem allows you to use the telephone line to communicate with others by fax, email, or connect to an online service or bulletin board. To connect the telephone line to the modem, connect the end nearest the core on the modem cable to the computer’ s RJ-11 connector and the other end to the telephone line.
Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN) An internal Mini PCI wireless LAN (Intel Centrino platform) module have been pre-installed by your computer manufacturer at the factory. This allows you to access corporate networks or the Internet in a wireless environment. To take advantage of the WLAN feature, make sure that the WLAN driver is installed correctly. If your WLAN module was provided by your dealer instead of the computer manufacturer, contact your dealer for the correct driver to use.
Turning Off/On the WLAN Radio NOTE: The FAA (Federal Aviation Agency) has deemed it unsafe to operate wireless devices in aircraft as this may interfere with flight safety. Remember to select turn off wireless LAN when using your computer in the airplane. Your computer has a built-in Fn+F11 hot key to switch the WLAN radio on/off (see “Hot Keys” in chapter 2). Both Windows XP WLAN utility and the Fn+F11 hot key must be on for the WLAN function to work.
CHAPTER 3 Managing Power Your computer operates either on external AC power, car adapter, or internal battery power. This chapter tells you how you can effectively manage power. To maintain optimal battery performance, it is important that you use the battery in the proper way.
AC and Car Adapter CAUTION: ?? The AC and car adapter is designed for use with your computer only. Connecting the AC adapter to another device can damage the adapter. ?? The AC power cord supplied with your computer is for use in the country where you purchased your computer. If you plan to go overseas with the computer, consult your dealer for the appropriate power cord. ?? When you disconnect the AC adapter, disconnect from the electrical outlet first and then from the computer.
Battery Pack The battery pack is the internal power source for the computer. It is rechargeable using the AC or car adapter. The operating time of a fully charged battery pack depends on how you are using the computer. When your applications often access peripherals, you will experience a shorter operating time. NOTE: Located on the bottom-side of the Tablet PC is the CCD USB port that contains a switch for turning off power coming from the internal primary battery.
Initializing the Battery Pack You need to initialize a new battery pack before using it for the first time or when the actual operating time of a battery pack is much less than expected. Initializing is the process of fully charging, discharging, and then charging. It can take several hours. 1. Make sure the computer power is turned off. Connect the AC adapter to fully charge the battery pack. 2. After the battery pack is fully charged, turn on the computer. 3.
By Gas Gauge The internal primary battery pack does not support the gas gauge display on the battery itself, but on the exterior side of the secondary battery pack (option) is a gas gauge for displaying the estimated battery charge. When the secondary battery pack is not installed in the Tablet PC and you want to know the battery charge, you can press the on/off switch with a pointed device to see the corresponding value of indicator segment that light green.
4. Slide the release lever ( ?) to the right and pull the battery pack out of its compartment (?) by using your thumb and index finger. 5. Insert the new battery pack into the compartment and slide the release lever first to the right to accommodate it, then releasing it to the lock position. Battery Low Signals and Actions Battery Low occurs when the battery has approximately 10% of its charge remaining.
If you do not take any action and after two minutes’ of warning beeps, the computer will automatically suspend-to-disk and turn off. CAUTION: ?? If the “ Battery Low Warning Beep” item is disabled in the Setup Configuration Utility (SCU) program, the computer will not beep. ?? If you are using a flash PC Card, do not access the card during battery low periods. This is because the access may take longer than the time it takes the battery to run out of charge, thus making your access to the card unsuccessful.
Power Management Your computer supports APM (Advanced Power Management) and ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) for power management. The power management feature allows you to reduce the power consumption for energy saving. With an ACPI-compliant operating system such as Windows 98 and Windows 2000, power supply to different computer components is controlled on an as-needed basis. This allows maximum power conservation and performance at the same time.
Manual Power Management You can manually initiate Suspend-to-disk mode at any time in one of two ways: ?? Use the O/S that supports the Suspend function. ?? Press down the power button and release it in less than 4 seconds with the system on. Repeat the action to wake up the system under Suspend mode. NOTE: 1. The suspend- to-disk partition may not exist on your hard disk. Check with your dealer to know if it exists. If there is no suspend- to-disk partition, you cannot use the Suspend- to-disk feature.
Power-Saving Tips In addition to your computer’ s automatic power management, you can do your part to maximize the battery’ s operating time by following these suggestions. 3-10 ?? Do not disable Power Management. ?? Decrease the LCD brightness to the lowest comfortable level. ?? Disable the parallel and serial ports if no devices are connected to these ports. (See “Advanced Menu” in Chapter 5.
CHAPTER 4 Expanding Your Computer You can expand the capabilities of your computer by connecting other peripheral devices. When using a device, be sure to read the instructions accompanying the device together with the relevant section in this chapter.
Connecting a Serial Device Your computer has a serial port for connecting a serial device such as a serial mouse or modem. Follow this procedure to connect a serial device: 1. Make sure the “COM1 Port” item is set properly in the SCU program. (See “Advanced Menu” in Chapter 5 for information.) 2. Make sure the computer is not turned on. 3. Plug the device cable to the serial port on the right side of the Tablet PC. 4. Turn on the computer.
Connecting a USB Device Your computer has one USB port on the right side for connecting USB devices such as digital camera, scanner, printer, modem, or mouse; and one CCD USB port at the bottom-side for connecting an optional CCD camera. NOTE: You can also use the USB port located on the Expansion Port plug of the optional CD-ROM drive module. USB is specified to be an industry standard extension to the PC architecture.
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Connecting an IR Device Your computer has an IR (infrared) port for connecting an infraredequipped device wirelessly such as a wireless keyboard/mouse, another computer, printer, or PDA (Personal Digital Assistant). The infrared feature supports these standards: For the front panel’s IR port ?? IR keyboard/mouse that supports Forward FK34PUS002 (US language) specification For the left side’s IR port ?? IrDA 1.1 (FIR – Fast Infrared) with 9.6 Kbps to 4.
When using the left side’ s IR port: Place the transmitting device where its IR port faces the IR port of your computer within the effective range ? within ?20-degrees vertical angle and within ?20-degrees horizontal angle at no greater than 0.8~1.0 meter distance. Place the receiving device where the IR port of the Tablet PC faces its IR port within the effective range ? within ?15-degrees vertical angle and within ?15-degrees horizontal angle at no greater than 0.8~1.0 meter distance. 4.
Using PC Cards Your computer has one PC Card slot to accommodate one type II card. ZV Port and CardBus Support Your computer’ s PC Card slot supports CardBus and ZV (Zoomed-Video) Port specifications. CardBus is the 32-bit version of PC Card technology. It allows speeds of up to 133 Mbps at 33 MHz. Typical applications are SCSI host bus, graphic video, and high-speed network cards. Inserting and Removing a PC Card NOTE: ?? Some PC Cards require additional system resources.
3. When a new card is seated, the computer will detect it and try to install the appropriate driver. Follow the on-screen instruction to complete the process. To remove a PC Card: 1. Your operating system may require you to stop the PC Card before you actually remove it. (In Windows, double -click the PC Card icon in Control Panel to stop the card.) 2. Push the eject button and the card will slide out slightly. 3. Pull the card out of the slot.
System Memory Upgrade You can upgrade your computer by changing system memory to a maximum of 256 MB on the SO-DIMM slot. However, to avoid damage during the installation procedure, please ask your dealer for help.
CHAPTER 5 Setup Configuration Utility (SCU) SCU is a program for configuring the BIOS (Base Input/Output System) settings of the computer. BIOS is a layer of software, called firmware, that translates instructions from other layers of software into instructions that the computer hardware can understand. The BIOS settings are needed by your computer to identify the types of installed devices and establish special features. This chapter tells you how to use the SCU program.
When and How to Use the SCU Program When to Use You need to run the SCU program when: ?? You see an error message on the screen requesting you to run Setup. ?? You want to restore the factory default settings. ?? You want to modify some specific settings according to the hardware. ?? You want to modify some specific settings to optimize system performance. Starting SCU NOTE: ?? The Setup screens shown in this chapter are for your reference only.
The menu can be divided into four areas: ?? On the top line is the menu bar containing the titles of the available menus. Each menu title brings a specific menu. ?? The center left column of the menu contains items that you can set for the selected menu title. The arrow sign in front of an item indicates there is a sub-menu for the item. ?? The right column of the menu provides help information of the selected item.
Moving Around and Making Selections A brief description of keyboard (if installed) usage is listed next: Key Function ? ,? Selects a menu title. ?,? Selects an item or option. Enter 1) Brings up the sub-menu when an item with the arrow sign is selected. 2) Opens or closes the options window when an item is selected. Space bar, Cycles through the pre-defined value for the selected item. – Pressing the space bar brings up the next value; pressing the minus (–) key does the contrary.
Main Menu The Main menu contains the basic configuration settings of the system. Date and Time Sets the system time (Hour, Minute, Second) and date (Month, Day, Year).
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Advanced Menu The Advanced menu contains the input/output configuration settings of the system.
COM Ports (COM3/4) Allows you to assign COM3 and COM4 to specific functions that you wish to use. In general, COM3 can be assigned to touchscreen, while COM4 can be assigned to RS-232C. Select Disabled if you need the resource 2E8/IRQ7 of COM4 for another device.
LPT Mode Sets the communication compatibility mode for the IR port. Select according to the type of device with which the Tablet PC is to communicate with. Sets the address for the LPT port (parallel port).
HDD Heater Function Key 1 Define (FN1) Function Key 2 Define (FIN2) Function Key 3 Define (Fin3) These 3 items allow user to define the corresponding function key associated with the 3 function buttons ( , , ) found on the front panel..
Power Button Define Enables or disables the beep sound when any hot-key is pressed.
Security Menu The Security menu contains the security setting that safeguards your system against unauthorized use. Sets the Setup password. A password is required for running the SCU program. When setting password, make sure that NumLock is off, then type the password in the entry field and press Enter. Confirm your password by typing it again and pressing Enter. For the password to take effect, enable the Enable Setup Password item.
Hard Disk Boot Sector Sets the system password. A password is required for starting up the system and running the SCU program. When setting password, make sure that NumLock is off, then type the password in the entry field and press Enter. Confirm your password by typing it again and pressing Enter. For the password to take effect, enable the Enable Password item.
Boot Set the first, second, third, and fourth booting device. The system will try to boot from the first device but if it is not available, will try the next boot device. If you set the first boot device to Floppy Disk Drive, the system will boot from the Floppy Disk Drive first. The options are Hard Disk C, CD-ROM Drive and LAN. The default setting is Diskette A, Hard Disk C, CD-ROM Drive then LAN.
Exit The Exit menu allows you to leave the SCU program. After finished with your settings, you must save and exit so that the new settings can take effect. Save Changes and Exit saves the changes you have made and exit the SCU program. Discard Changes and Exit exits the SCU program without saving the changes you have made. Get Default Values loads factory default values for all the items. Load Previous Values restores previous values for all the items.
CHAPTER 6 Installing Software Drivers To take full advantage of the unique features of your Tablet PC, some operating systems require custom software, known as drivers, to be installed. If you purchased the Tablet PC with Windows pre-installed, your deale r may have already installed the drivers. If not, you need to install the drivers using the CD supplied with your Tablet PC. This chapter describes how to install the drivers.
How to Use the CD NOTE: ? The drivers may have been updated after this manual was published. For drivers upgrade, please contact your dealer. ? You can always find README or document files on the CD. These files contain the latest information from the software supplier. Please read the files together with this chapter. NOTE: ? This CD supports Windows 98, Windows 2000, and Windows NT 4.0. Other systems are not supported. ? The available items may differ according to your computer model and operation system.
A Setup program is provided on the CD. To run the program, simply insert the CD and the following screen will appear. In case the autorun function of your CD drive is not enabled, then click on “Start”, then “Run”. Specify the CD drive and choose autorun.exe.
Installing Drivers for Windows 98 To set up the necessary drivers for Windows 98, click on “Windows 98” on the initial screen. The following screen appears: VGA Audio Touchscreen USB Floppy USB Modem 6-4 The video driver allows you to select high-resolution displays with richer colors. It can drive LCD displays as well as CRT displays. The audio driver allows you to take full advantage of the audio subsystem.
To install the necessary driver, just click on the particular option and follow the onscreen instructions to continue and complete installation. Touchscreen Driver 1. Insert the driver CD into the drive. 2. Click on “Windows 98”, then “Touchscreen” and follow the onscreen instructions to continue. 3. When finished installing, select “Yes” to reboot your system. The driver should now be loaded. 4.
Installing Drivers for Windows 2000 To set up the necessary drivers for Windows 2000, click on “Windows 2000” on the initial screen. The following screen appears: VGA Modem Touchscreen Audio The video driver allows you to select high-resolution displays with richer colors. It can drive LCD displays as well as CRT displays. The modem driver allows you to transmit information over a standard telephone line through the RJ-11 port.
Touchscreen Driver System Hardware Detection 1. Click on “Start”, then “Settings”, then “Control Panel”, then “System”, and select the “Device Manager” tab. 2. Under the item “Other devices” a question mark appears in front of the sub-item “Unknown Device.” 3. Right-click on the item “Unknown Device” and click on “Properties.” When the “Properties” window appears, click on “Reinstall Driver”. 4.
Software Installation 1. Reinsert the driver CD into the drive. 2. Click on “Windows 2000”, then “Touchscreen” and follow the onscreen instructions to continue. 3. When finished installing, select “Yes” to reboot your system. The driver should now be loaded. 4. After the system has finished rebooting, click on the “PenMount Monitor” icon located on the taskbar to bring up the “PenMount Control Panel”. 5. Select the “Calibrate” folder and click on “Calibrate.” 6.
Installing Drivers/Utility for Windows NT 4.0 To set up the necessary drivers/utility for Windows NT 4.0, click on “Windows NT” on the initial screen. The following screen appears: VGA Audio Modem Touchscreen Card Wizard Installing Software Drivers The video driver allows you to select high-resolution displays with richer colors. It can drive LCD displays as well as CRT displays. The audio driver allows you to take full advantage of the audio subsystem.
flash memory, SRAM, modem, LAN, and SCSI cards. To install the necessary driver/utility, just click on the particular option and follow the onscreen instructions to continue and complete installation. Touchscreen Driver 1. Insert the driver CD into the drive. 2. Click on “Windows NT”, then “Touchscreen” and follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation. 3. When finished installing, the driver should now be loaded and the “PenMount Control Panel” window appears. 4.
4. Select “LPT Port” and select the option “Disabled”. 5. Insert the driver CD into the drive. 6. Click on “Windows NT”, then “Modem” and follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.
Other Drivers and Utilities 0VMAKFIL Utility CAUTION: Check with your dealer to find out if the Suspend-to-disk file (partition) is already created. If it is not created and you want to create the Suspend-to-disk file by yourself, make sure that your hard disk is empty. That is, your hard disk has not been partitioned by the FDISK program. If any partition exists, you have to use the FDISK program to delete all partitions before you can use the 0VMAKFIL utility. The 0VMAKFIL.
CHAPTER 7 Caring for the Tablet PC Taking good care of your computer will ensure a trouble -free operation and reduce the risk of damage to your computer.
Protecting the Computer To safeguard the integrity of your computer data as well as the computer itself, you can protect the computer in several ways as described in this section. Using the Password The power-on password protects your computer against unauthorized use. If the password is set, the prompt requesting for the password appears on the screen whenever the computer is turned on. The password is set via the SCU program. See “Security Menu” in Chapter 5 for instructions.
Taking Care of the Tablet PC Location Guidelines ?? Use the computer where the temperature is between 10?C (50?F) and 35?C (95?F). ?? Avoid placing the computer in a location subject to high humidity, extreme temperatures, mechanical vibration, direct sunlight, or heavy dust. ?? Do not cover or block any ventilation openings on the computer. For example, do not place the computer on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. Otherwise, overheating may occur that results in damage to the computer.
Cleaning Guidelines ?? Never clean the computer with its power on. ?? Use a soft cloth moistened with water or a non-alkaline detergent to wipe the exterior of the computer. ?? Gently wipe the display with a soft, lint-free cloth. Do not use alcohol or detergent on the display. ?? Dust on the IR port can interfere with data transfer. Wipe the port with a soft, dry cloth. ?? Dust or grease on the touchscreen can affect its sensitivity.
When Traveling ?? Before traveling with your computer, make a backup of your hard disk data into floppy disks or other storage devices. As an added precaution, bring along an extra copy of your important data. ?? Make sure the battery pack is fully charged. ?? Make sure the computer is turned off. ?? Do not leave objects that will press onto the display. ?? Disconnect the AC adapter from the computer and take it with you. Use the AC adapter as the power source and as a battery-charger.
CHAPTER 8 Troubleshooting Hardware, software, or a combination of both can cause computer problems. When you encounter any problem, it might be a typical problem that can easily be solved. This chapter tells you what actions to take when solving common computer problems.
Preliminary Checklist Here are helpful hints to follow before you take further actions when you encounter any problem: ?? Try to isolate which part of the computer is causing the problem. ?? Make sure that you turn on all peripheral devices before turning on the computer. ?? If an external device has a problem, make sure that the cable connections are correct and secure. ?? Make sure that the configuration information is properly set in the SCU program.
Solving Common Problems For easy reference, the problems are divided into these categories. Problem Type Go to Battery problems P. 8-4 CD/DVD drive problems P. 8-4 Display problems P. 8-5 Floppy disk drive problems P. 8-7 Hardware device problems P. 8-8 Hard disk drive problems P. 8-8 Infrared problems P. 8-9 Keyboard and mouse problems P. 8-9 LAN problems P. 8-10 Modem problems P. 8-10 PC Card problems P. 8-11 Power Management problems (for Windows) P. 8-11 Printer problems P.
Battery Problems The battery does not charge (Battery Charge indicator does not appear). ?? ?? Make sure that the AC adapter is properly connected. Make sure that the battery is not too hot – gets above 40o C (104o F) or too cold – below 0o C (32o F). Allow time for the battery pack to return to room temperature. ?? Make sure that the battery pack is installed correctly. ?? Make sure that the battery terminals are clean. The operating time of a fully charged battery becomes shorter.
?? Make sure that the CD is not dirty. Clean the CD with a CD cleaning kit, available in most computer stores. ?? Make sure that the CD/DVD drive driver is installed correctly. ?? Make sure that the computer supports the CD or the file format contained. You cannot eject a CD. ?? The CD is not properly seated in the drive. Manually release the CD following the method described next: Turn off the system.
?? Try turning the computer off, wait a few seconds, then turn it back on. The characters on the screen are dim. ?? Adjust the brightness. Bad dots appear on the display at all times. ?? A small number of missing, discolored, or bright dots on the screen are an intrinsic characteristic of TFT LCD technology. It is not regarded as a LCD defect. The Inspection Standard generally agreed in the LCD industry allows a maximum of 8 pixels on a unit.
Simultaneous display does not work. ?? Make sure that you turn on the external monitor before turning on the computer. ?? Check the Setup item Display Mode on the Main menu of the SCU program is configured correctly. Floppy Disk Drive Problems The Floppy Disk Drive In-use Indicator stays on. ?? Make sure that the floppy disk is not physically damaged. ?? Make sure that the floppy disk is inserted correctly. The disk drive cannot write to a floppy disk.
?? Make sure if the device needs any jumper or switch settings. (Refer to the documentation that came with the device.) ?? Check the cables or power cords for correct connections. ?? For an external device that has its own power switch, make sure that the power is turned on. Hard Disk Drive Problems The hard disk drive error message appears on the screen. ?? Insert a bootable diskette and check the integrity of your hard drive. ?? The hard disk drive has defects. Ask your dealer for help.
?? If you are using any file transfer functions, make sure that both the computer and the IR device have the appropriate software running. ?? Make sure that there is no device radiating infrared rays, such as remote-controlled devices or wireless headphones, near the computer or device. ?? Make sure that no direct sunlight or fluorescent lamps are near the computer or device. ?? Make sure that the IR ports are clean. Keyboard and Mouse Problems The keyboard does not respond.
LAN Problems I cannot access the network. ?? Make sure that the LAN driver is correctly installed. ?? Make sure that the LAN cable is properly connected to the RJ-45 connector and the network hub. ?? Make sure that the network configuration is appropriate. ?? Make sure that the user name or password is correct. Modem Problems The modem does not work. ?? Make sure that the modem driver is correctly installed. ?? Make sure that the telephone line is properly connected.
WARNING: COM3 is reserved for use by the touchscreen, do not disable it. If COM1/2 is disabled and COM3/4 is enabled on the SCU Setup (refer to chapter 5), upon booting system would recognize the enabled COM3/4 and designate it as COM1/2. The following table is the default settings: COM Port COM1 (available) COM2 (available) COM4 (available) COM3 (reserved for touchscreen only) I/O (Input/Output) Port 3F8 2F8 2E8 3E8 IRQ (Interrupt Request) IRQ4 IRQ3 IRQ7 IRQ5 The PC Card stops communicating properly.
The computer does not enter Suspend mode. ?? If you are using Windows 98, make sure that the Suspend-to-disk partition or file exists. ?? You might be using a PC Card that prevents the computer from entering Suspend mode. To enter the mode, stop the communication program and then remove the card or stop the card. Printer Problems The printer does not work. ?? Make sure that the printer is turned on (if it comes with an independent power source) and is online (ready to use).
Sound Problems No sound is produced. ?? Make sure that the volume control is not set too low. ?? Make sure that the audio driver is correctly installed. ?? Make sure that the computer is not in Standby mode. ?? If using an external speaker, make sure that the speaker is properly connected. Distorted sound is produced. ?? Make sure that the volume control is not set too high or too low. In most cases, a high setting can cause the audio electronics to distort the sound.
?? If you are using the battery power, make sure that the battery is not discharged. When you turn on the computer, it stops after POST. ?? Restart your computer. The message “Operating system not found” appears on the screen after you turn on the computer. ?? Make sure that there is no floppy disk in the floppy disk drive. If there is, remove it and restart the system.
Resetting the Computer You may have to reset (reboot) your computer on some occasions when an error occurs and the program you are using hangs up. If the system operation seems to hang up, first wait. It is possible that the system is processing data. Periodically check the hard disk drive in-use indicator, if it flashes irregularly, the program may be accessing data and preventing you from using the keyboard.
?? It the above two methods does not work, insert a small rod, such as a straightened paper clip, into the keyboard BIOS reset switch on the inside of the secondary battery compartment of the Tablet PC and press firmly.
APPENDIX A Specifications NOTE: Specifications are subject to change without any prior notices. Parts CPU Cache Memory ROM BIOS RAM System Video Display Panel Video controller Video port Keyboard (external/wireless) – optional Pointing device Storage device Floppy disk drive Hard disk drive CD/DVD drive Audio Audio controller Audio port Specifications Intel Pentium M Processor LV1.
Parts Specifications PCMCIA I/O ports Type I or Type II x 1, Card Bus support On front panel On left side On right side On underside X-Bay interface (option) Expansion port (option) Modem Wireless LAN Power AC adapter Car adapter Primary battery Backup battery (option) Dimension (W×D×H) Weight Environment Temperature Humidity A-2 IR port for wireless keyboard HP-SIR port, RJ-11 fax/modem port Mic-in, Line-out , Private port (Serial port, USB 2.
