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Contents Introducing MidasPAD..................................... 1 Before you Begin................................................... 1 Caring for your MidasPAD..................................... 2 Checklist................................................................ 2 Getting to know MidasPAD ............................. 4 Left ......................................................................... 5 Right ....................................................................... 5 Top...........
MidasPAD API/SDK Kit ....................................... 22 Resetting MidasPAD ........................................... 23 Using Applications......................................... 24 Microsoft File Viewers ......................................... 24 MidasPAD Personal Information Manager........... 25 MidasPAD configuration applications .................. 25 Appendix A: Troubleshooting....................... 26 MidasPAD automatically shuts down:.................. 26 MidasPAD does not turn on:...
SouthPro Technology Introducing MidasPAD Introducing MidasPAD Thank you for purchasing the MidasPAD smart display. This quick start guide provides you with information you need to start effectively using MidasPAD. There is also a troubleshooting section. We expect you will use your MidasPAD often, but there are things you need to be aware of before you start using your MidasPAD. Before you Begin This section contains important information you need to be aware of before using your MidasPAD smart display.
SouthPro Technology Introducing MidasPAD • Your MidasPAD can safely go through an x-ray machine, but never put your MidasPAD through a metal detector. • If you are in a humid climate and moisture forms on your MidasPAD, allow it to evaporate before using. Caring for your MidasPAD Although your MidasPAD is relatively maintenance free, there are still things you can do to make sure it stays running optimally for years.
SouthPro Technology Introducing MidasPAD If any item is missing don’t use your MidasPAD, repack it, and take it back to the vendor that sold it to you.
SouthPro Technology Getting to know MidasPAD Getting to know MidasPAD Your MidasPAD is feature-rich and we recommend you completely read this section so you can fully use it. This chapter describes different parts of your MidasPAD.
SouthPro Technology Getting to know MidasPAD Left PCMCIA slot USB ports USB client DC-power in Right Mini-VGA/RS232 Mic jack SD/MMC Infrared Headphone jack Top Compactflash slot Suspend button The Suspend button is located in the upper left-hand corner of your MidasPAD and lets you manually force MidasPAD into or out of Suspend mode. Display The MidasPAD touch screen is an 8.4 inch TFT LCD screen.
SouthPro Technology Getting to know MidasPAD Function buttons Function buttons allow you to perform common tasks with a simple touch. Although these buttons have default values, you can customize the tasks they perform (see section in manual that discusses customizing the Function buttons). Expansion slots Slot Location Description COMPACTFLASH (CF) Top You can insert a variety of compactflash cards including a wireless networking card or a memory card for additional storage, GPS or GPRS cards.
SouthPro Technology Getting to know MidasPAD range of USB peripherals including mice, keyboards, printers, and also add storage with USB hard drives. VGA/RS-232 PORT Right side Can interface with modems, slide projectors, any rs232-supported device. DC-in jack Plug one end of the AD adapter in your wall socket, and plug the other end into the DC-in jack. Microphone MidasPAD includes a built-in microphone so you can record when you’re on the go.
SouthPro Technology Getting to know MidasPAD AC adapter and power cord The AC power adapter is plugged into this location. Please only use the AC adapter and power cord that was included with your MidasPAD. The AC adapter and power cord also recharges the battery.
SouthPro Technology Getting to know MidasPAD This LED indicator lets you know when the battery is fully recharged. Color Description Battery is still charging. RED Battery has completed charging. GREEN Charging times will vary depending on your MidasPAD model. Model Charging time MidasPAD (2 hour) 1.5 hours MidasPAD (4 hour) 2.
SouthPro Technology Getting to know MidasPAD Soft keyboard Besides the stylus, you can also input text using the onscreen keyboard. There are two keyboards, a smaller one and a larger one. Both offer an alternative to the stylus and allow you to type text. Battery pack The battery that comes with MidasPAD provides unplugged freedom for up to six hours (depending on the model). The taskbar displays the battery’s status via the battery icon. This icon always lets you know how much power you have left.
SouthPro Technology MidasPAD (6 hour) Getting to know MidasPAD Up to 6 hours Up to 7 days Warning! If your battery becomes completely drained you will lose all data and any applications you have installed. Make sure you back up any data or any applications you have installed (see the back up section for details). If you turn on your MidasPAD and it immediately goes into Suspend mode, this means the battery has been completely drained.
SouthPro Technology Getting Started with MidasPAD Getting Started with MidasPAD Congratulations on purchasing your SouthPro MidasPAD. Start sharing digital photos, movies, music, or other personal files on your desktop PC with friends and family anywhere in your home. No more crowding around a monitor, MidasPAD lets you choose anywhere within range of your wireless access point to start sharing.
SouthPro Technology Getting Started with MidasPAD .NET a familiar Windows interface that anyone with previous Windows experience will instantly feel comfortable with using. • Wireless connection possibilities– Plug in a wireless networking card, and as soon as you’re within range of a wireless access point you can view Web sites, read email, or instant message with friends via MSN Messenger. MidasPAD also includes an IrDA port for seamless communication between wireless devices.
SouthPro Technology Getting Started with MidasPAD slide in a storage card (SD/MMC, PCMCIA, CompactFlash or USB), plug in your headphones and now you’ve got your own personal mp3 player with gigabytes of storage.
SouthPro Technology Using MidasPAD Using MidasPAD This chapter explains how to get up and running using MidasPAD. Although your MidasPAD is intuitive and easy to use, we still recommend you read this chapter to take full advantage of all the MidasPAD features. Charging the MidasPAD for the first time The first thing you must do with your MidasPAD is charge the battery. Plug one end of the AC adapter power cord into MidasPAD and the other way into a wall socket.
SouthPro Technology Using MidasPAD accommodate any Microsoft Windows CE. 4.2 supported card. To use an expansion card, simply plug it into the appropriate slot. Using the stylus The stylus is the pen-like object that came with your MidasPAD. The stylus is what you use to interface with the screen much in the same way you use a mouse to interface with your desktop PC. The important difference is that when you use your stylus you actually touch the screen.
SouthPro Technology Using MidasPAD 3. Tap the Calibration tab, and then tap Recalibrate. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions. Inputting text There are three ways you can input text according to your needs: • Handwriting recognition • A software keyboard • An external keyboard HANDWRITING AND SOFTWARE KEYBOARD With handwriting recognition or the software keyboard, no extra peripherals are needed.
SouthPro Technology Using MidasPAD Customizing Button functions MidasPAD buttons allow you to quickly perform common tasks. Button 1 Task (default) Smart key board on/off. Push twice and you can toggle the smart keyboard, large keyboard and turning off the keyboard. 2 Media Player 3 Scroll up, push twice to function as the right arrow key 4 Enter 5 Scroll down, push twice to function as the left arrow key In addition, MidasPAD includes an application that lets you customize button functionality.
SouthPro Technology 5. Using MidasPAD Tap OK. Changing display properties You can change the default background image on your touch screen and use a personal picture. To change the background image: 1. Double-tap Display. The Display dialog box appears. 2. Type the name of the picture, or tap Browse to navigate to the location of the stored image. Entering Suspend Mode Power savings mode allows you to use your MidasPAD for long periods of time without having to recharge.
SouthPro Technology Using MidasPAD 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. 3. Plug one end of the included USB cable to the port on the right side of MidasPAD and plug the other larger end to a regular USB port on your desktop computer. 4. Make sure MidasPAD screen display is on (not in Suspend mode), and the Windows XP Found New Hardware Wizard should appear. 5. Navigate to your MidasPAD CD to locate the drivers and click Next. 6. After the drivers have successfully installed, click Finish. 7.
SouthPro Technology Using MidasPAD MidasPAD, we strongly recommend you backup both your data and any custom applications. To back up your data and custom applications: 1. Tap Start > Control Panel. The Control Panel appears. 2. Double-Tap System Backup and follow the onscreen instructions. Connecting to another computer MidasPAD is a smart display so its main function to connect to another computer. This lets you turn your powerful desktop or server computer into a portable device.
SouthPro Technology Using MidasPAD 2. On MidasPAD, double-tap the Remote Desktop Connection icon. The Remote Desktop Connection dialog box appears. 3. Tap Connect. Installing applications Besides the default applications that come included with MidasPAD, you can also install custom applications. The number of custom applications you can install is limited by the amount of memory your MidasPAD has available.
SouthPro Technology Using MidasPAD making it possible for developers to create their own MidasPAD applications. Resetting MidasPAD If MidasPAD locks or “freezes” up, you can perform a soft reset to resolve the issue. When you perform a soft reset, any data that has not been saved will be lost. However, any saved data or installed custom applications will be saved. To perform a soft reset, push the reset button located on the back of MidasPAD.
SouthPro Technology Using Applications Using Applications MidasPAD comes with many default Microsoft File Viewers and other applications such as Internet Explorer. If you have used Microsoft Windows previously, then using any of the Microsoft applications should be very similar. Just double-tap on the icon of the application you want to run. To run any program, tap Start > Programs and choose the program you want to run.
SouthPro Technology • Microsoft PowerPoint Viewer • Microsoft Word Viewer Using Applications MidasPAD Personal Information Manager The MidasPAD Personal Information Manager* is an allin-one solution that lets you manage contacts, remember dates, and perform various calculations. For detailed instruction information for the PIM, please refer to the instructions on the CD.
SouthPro Technology Appendix A: Troubleshooting Appendix A: Troubleshooting This section contains troubleshooting information for common issues that may occur. MidasPAD automatically shuts down: This means that the power is too low to run MidasPAD. Connect to the AC power and charge the battery. For quicker charge times, keep the power off while charging. Important- if MidasPAD completely runs out of power, you will lose all saved data and any installed custom applications.
SouthPro Technology Appendix A: Troubleshooting When I touch the stylus to the screen, the mouse arrow appears in a different place: This usually means that you need to recalibrate your stylus with your touchscreen. To recalibrate, refer to the Using your stylus section in this manual.
SouthPro Technology Appendix B: Specifications Appendix B: Specifications Hardware Specifications Processor Intel XScale PXA255 400MHz for supply operation and performance System memory Video • ROM: 32MB Flash (Modularized & Expandable to 64MB for StrataFlash, to 256MB for M-System DOC) • RAM: 64MB (also available in 128MB SDRAM models) • 8.
SouthPro Technology Appendix B: Specifications Hardware Specifications distance 1 meter) I/O port Wireless communication • 2x USB Host port • 1x USB Client port • 1x Stereo earphone jack • 1x microphone jack • 1x CRT/RS-232 port Wireless LAN supply 802.11b or Bluetooth (Option) Battery • One Li+ battery pack 8.4V 1400/2800mAH • Battery life approximately 2~6 hours (depending on the model) • Standby 7 days (depending on the model) Size 224mm(height) x 170mm(width) x 21.
SouthPro Technology Appendix B: Specifications Software Specifications Utility programs 30 • Internet Explorer 6.0 • Windows Media Player 9.0 • Windows Messenger • Inbox • Microsoft Office Viewer and Wordpad– (Word, Excel, PDF, PowerPoint, images) • RDP 5.1 and ICA 6.
SouthPro Technology Appendix B: Specifications Applications Included Recommended • Flash Update Tool • Backup Tool: Registry, File, Object Store Database • GPS Navigator • Java VM • Macromedia Flash Player • Fax Manager • Dialer, SMS, MMS • AC adapter • MidasPAD case/stand • Stylus • USB transmission line • CompactFlash 56K modem card • CompactFlash GPS card • CompactFlash digital camera card • CompactFlash Bluetooth card • CompactFlash FM radio card • CompactFlash memor
SouthPro Technology Appendix B: Specifications Accessories • 32 Screen protect film MidasPAD Quick Start Guide
