MOTION COMPUTING M1400 TABLET PC USER GUIDE
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Table of Contents About This User Guide Cautions, Warnings and Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Menu Items, Buttons, Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Writing on the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 3 Motion Tablet PC Software Motion Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Motion Operating System Recovery CDs: Description and Use . . . . . . . . Reinstalling the VirtualDrive Application (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Motion Utilities and Drivers CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Motion Application Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing Optical Disk Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Optical Disk Drive Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mirroring or Extending Your Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting the External Monitor/Data Projector and Tablet PC . . . . . . . . Setting Up a Mirrored Desktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 1 Getting Started with Your Motion Tablet PC Chapter 1 Getting Started with Your Motion Tablet PC Thank you for purchasing a Tablet PC from Motion Computing®! Your Motion Tablet PC combines the best features of desktop and notebook computing with the unique mobility and versatility found only in a Tablet PC.
Chapter 1 Getting Started with Your Motion Tablet PC • • • • • • • • • PCMCIA card slot, for networking, memory expansion or accessory connections Programmable power-saving schemes I/O ports: Universal microphone/headphone jacks; DC power in; two USB ports; IEEE 1394 port; external VGA monitor port; RJ-11 (modem); RJ-45 (Ethernet network) Motion digitizer pen for ink input, with a pen storage bay and a pen tether anchor built into the chassis USB keyboard and mouse support Pen 3- and 6-cell, prismatic li
Chapter 1 Getting Started with Your Motion Tablet PC PACKAGE CONTENTS Motion Tablet PC packages may contain the following equipment (this may change from time to time as new equipment is introduced; see your invoice for a list of items that were shipped with the product): • • • • • • • Motion M1400 Tablet PC Digitizer pen, extra pen tips, and pen tip replacement tool AC Adapter, Power Cord, and AC Mini Plug Hardtop Cover Cloth for cleaning the display System software CDs Product documentation IMPORTANT:
Chapter 1 Getting Started with Your Motion Tablet PC WHAT TO DO FIRST Congratulations on selecting the Motion Tablet PC! After you turn on your Tablet PC and start Windows XP, you may want to take the following steps: • • • • • • Calibrate the pen. Practice using the pen by playing Inkball. Take the tutorials. Check out the “Using Your Motion Tablet PC” page. See what is on the Windows Help and Support Center page. Take the Microsoft Windows XP tour.
Chapter 1 Getting Started with Your Motion Tablet PC Play Inkball Practice your digitizer pen skills on this game, which is activated from Start, All Programs, Games, Inkball. Take the Tutorials When you start your Tablet PC, several tutorials are offered to help you learn about its various functions, such as the Windows Journal, Tablet PC Input Panel, and speech recognition.
Chapter 1 Getting Started with Your Motion Tablet PC Microsoft Help and Resources Center Page You can find additional information about your Tablet PC and the Windows XP Tablet PC Edition operating system in the Microsoft Help and Support Center. The Help and Support Center is installed on your Tablet PC. To access Help, select Start> Help and Support.
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Chapter 2 Motion Tablet PC Hardware Chapter 2 Motion Tablet PC Hardware This chapter describes the Motion M1400 Tablet PC, including hardware components, LEDs, and accessories. TABLET PC DISPLAYS Standard Display The 12.
Chapter 2 Motion Tablet PC Hardware View AnywhereTM Display The optional Motion View Anywhere Display was designed to enhance indoor viewing and to improve outdoor viewing while retaining all the standard display features. The bright 12.1-inch display was developed from a proprietary optical enhancement process based on technology initially developed for high-end military aviation and marine applications.
Chapter 2 Motion Tablet PC Hardware TABLET PC OVERVIEW The following diagram shows the LEDs, buttons, connectors, and other components on the Tablet PC.
Chapter 2 Motion Tablet PC Hardware Table 2-1 Tablet PC LEDs, Buttons, Connectors, and Other Components 1 Pen bay Storage area for the Motion digitizer pen 2 Power LED Displays power status 3 Battery LED Displays battery status 4 Hard Disk Drive LED Displays Hard Disk Drive (HDD) activity 5 Wireless LED Displays wireless activity and on/off status 6 Escape button Primary function: Esc.
Chapter 2 Motion Tablet PC Hardware CHASSIS AND HARDTOP COVER The Motion Tablet PC chassis is constructed of magnesium alloy, which is lightweight, durable, and easy to maintain. The Motion Hardtop Cover is molded of a tough plastic. It snaps over the display, to protect it when the Tablet PC is not in use and can be snapped onto the bottom of the Tablet PC for convenient storage.
Chapter 2 Motion Tablet PC Hardware FRONT PANEL BUTTONS The front panel of the Motion Tablet PC contains six buttons, shown in Table 2-2. Most of these buttons have both primary and secondary functions. In addition, some may be re-programmed for other functions.
Chapter 2 Motion Tablet PC Hardware TABLET PC CHASSIS LEDS The Tablet PC front panel (shown in the diagram) and the battery case on the bottom of the unit contain status LEDs, described here. Tablet PC Front Panel LEDs The Motion Tablet PC has four front-panel status LEDs: 1 2 3 4 Table 2-3 Front Panel Status LEDs LED Description Status 1 Power/Stand by Steady green Tablet PC is on. Flashing green Tablet PC is in Stand by. 2 Battery Status See Table 2-4.
Chapter 2 Motion Tablet PC Hardware Table 2-4 Front Panel Battery Status LED LED Battery Status Action Steady green Battery 100% charged (AC plugged in) None Steady amber Battery charging (AC plugged in) None Steady red Battery overheated or defective Wait for the battery to cool. Replace the battery. Flashing green and amber Battery discharging abnormally Replace the battery. Slow-flashing amber 10% battery charge remaining (AC unplugged).
Chapter 2 Motion Tablet PC Hardware AMBIENT LIGHT SENSOR (ALS) A built-in light sensor located on the Tablet PC front panel measures the ambient light in the environment. The system then automatically balances the brightness of the Tablet PC display in relation to the surroundings. You can set the brightness level you want from the Motion Dashboard.
Chapter 2 Motion Tablet PC Hardware LABELS Most Tablet PC identification and system labels are located on the bottom of the unit. These include serial and model numbers as well as regulatory and approval labels. Some internal components, such as the modem, also contain their own approval labels.
Chapter 2 Motion Tablet PC Hardware ACCESSORIES You can order the following accessories from the Motion Computing website at www.motioncomputing.com/accessories. Motion Desktop Stand The Motion Desktop Stand is an easel-like device that holds the Tablet PC in portrait or landscape modes. You can open the Desktop Stand to different widths to change the display angle: the wider you open the stand, the less the Tablet PC tilts back.
Chapter 2 Motion Tablet PC Hardware Motion Multi-Unit Battery Charger The Multi-Unit Battery Charger provides a quick and convenient way to recharge a 3- or 6-cell battery independent of your Tablet PC. It contains two charge bays with status LEDs on each bay and can simultaneously charge two batteries. It can recharge the 3-cell battery to 95% capacity in 1-3/4 hours and the 6-cell battery in 2-1/2 hours; it resumes charging automatically if power is interrupted.
Chapter 2 Motion Tablet PC Hardware Wireless Mobile Keyboard The Wireless Mobile Keyboard is a wireless Bluetooth® accessory for your Tablet PC that enables untethered keyboard use at a distance of up to 10 meters (33 feet). Motion Hardtop Cover, Portfolios, and Cases • The Motion Hardtop Cover is molded of a tough plastic. When snapped over the display, it protects the display. It can also be snapped onto the bottom of the Tablet PC for convenient storage.
Chapter 3 Motion Tablet PC Software Chapter 3 Motion Tablet PC Software Pre-loaded on your Motion Computing Tablet PC is the Windows XP Tablet PC Edition operating system and additional software applications, drivers, and utilities that help you personalize and make the most of your Tablet PC. This chapter describes some of the applications and software features.
Chapter 3 Motion Tablet PC Software Motion Operating System Recovery CDs: Description and Use These CDs contain a complete re-install of the Windows XP Tablet PC Edition operating system, all drivers, utilities, and applications. They include Utilities and Drivers Readme.txt and System Recovery.txt files with installation instructions. Use the System Recovery CDs when your system is completely down and you must completely re-install. If possible, back up your data files before running this procedure.
Chapter 3 Motion Tablet PC Software a. For a repaired system, this process is quick and your system will automatically reboot. If you receive a FarStone® VirtualDriveTM error message, you may need to re-install the VirtualDrive application (described below). b. For a reformatted system, this process takes some time as the drivers and utilities are reinstalled. Do not interrupt this process. When the reformatting is complete, your system will automatically reboot.
Chapter 3 Motion Tablet PC Software MOTION APPLICATION SOFTWARE Your Tablet PC contains software applications to enhance its operations, some available exclusively from Motion Computing. Motion Dashboard An exclusive Motion Computing design, the Motion Dashboard makes many operations easy to use and puts them in a single location for convenient access. To display the Motion Dashboard, press Hot Key #1.
Chapter 3 Motion Tablet PC Software Brightness The Ambient Light Sensor (ALS) built into the Tablet PC detects light in the environment and adjusts the display brightness.
Chapter 3 Motion Tablet PC Software The illustration of the Tablet PC Input Panel shows the Text Preview window open. “Today is Tuesday” was handwritten and then automatically transferred to the window as typed text. (You can also tap the Send button to manually send the text to the preview window.) You can select the Text Preview window from the Tools drop-down menu. NOTE: For more information about the Tablet PC Input Panel, see Chapter 4 of this User Guide.
Chapter 4 Using Your Motion Tablet PC Chapter 4 Using Your Motion Tablet PC This chapter describes various procedures and functions that your Motion Tablet PC performs. INITIALIZING MICROSOFT WINDOWS XP Your Tablet PC comes with pre-installed software applications and drivers, including those for the Windows XP Tablet PC Edition operating system. The first time you start your Tablet PC, you must initialize Windows XP. The steps for initializing the software are described in the following sections.
Chapter 4 Using Your Motion Tablet PC Windows Initialization Procedure IMPORTANT: You do NOT need Internet access to initialize Windows. When the Windows initialization procedure prompts you for this information, you can either select “Skip” or the option that lets you set up Internet access later. 1. (Optional) Connect your Tablet PC to AC power. (This ensures continuous power during this initialization procedure and in case the battery is low.) 2.
Chapter 4 Using Your Motion Tablet PC 24. Select Next. This message appears: Thank you! Congratulations, you’re ready to go! 25. Select Finish. This message appears: Windows XP Please wait. Windows is starting up..... This completes the Windows XP initialization. Please keep reading... As your system starts up.... As your system starts up, it displays messages, some of which require action, while others do not. • • • Windows may discover, load, and install new hardware.
Chapter 4 Using Your Motion Tablet PC When you start the Tablet PC, the Windows XP Tablet PC Tutorials screen appears. If you do not want this to continue to appear, check “Do not show me this again.” We recommend that you run the tutorials, which take just a few minutes. It you do not want to run the Microsoft Tutorials now, you can always return to them by tapping Start>Using Your Motion Tablet PC.
Chapter 4 Using Your Motion Tablet PC Launching Stand by or Hibernate Modes from the Start Button 1. Select Start>Shut Down. 2. From the pop-up window, tap Stand by or press the Shift key on the keyboard to toggle to Hibernate, and then tap that option. 3. The Tablet PC will then enter Stand by or Hibernate. In Stand by, the power LED flashes green. In Hibernate, all the status LEDs are off. IMPORTANT: You can put the Tablet PC in either Stand by or Hibernate to swap the battery.
Chapter 4 Using Your Motion Tablet PC • • • the pen function button, see the section “Writing with the Pen” in this chapter.
Chapter 4 Using Your Motion Tablet PC • • • • • • Practice pressing the pen function button with both your index finger and thumb to see which you prefer. Relax your grip. Only a light touch is needed to write with the pen. With a little practice, you will learn how to tap on the Tablet PC display to activate buttons and menus. The more precise your handwritten input, the more accurate the Tablet PC will be in converting it to text.
Chapter 4 Using Your Motion Tablet PC 2. Select the Pen Options tab. 3. Uncheck the option “Use pen button to right-click.” 4. Tap Apply. Adjusting Menu Locations for Left-Handed Use For convenience, you can adjust the “handedness” and menu locations for left-handed use. 1. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 above. 2. Select the Settings tab. 3. Change the Handedness or Menu location, as desired. 4. Tap Apply.
Chapter 4 Using Your Motion Tablet PC • Hide the Input Panel — Select the up arrow on the Input Panel to hide the panel • Enlarge the Preview window — From Tools, tap Options, and then tap Two lines. • Relocate the taskbar anywhere on the display — From Windows Control Panel, tap Taskbar and Start Menu (Classic View) or double-click Appearance and themes (Category View) and then tap Taskbar and Start Menu. Uncheck the box beside Lock the taskbar. Tap OK and close Control Panel.
Chapter 4 Using Your Motion Tablet PC Input Panel Text Preview Window The Tablet PC Input Panel Writing Pad has an optional Text Preview window (opened from the Tools menu) that lets you see a text transcription of what you have written before you send it to an active application. You can send your text to this preview window at any time by tapping Send. Otherwise, there is a built-in delay to send the text. (You can change the delay period from the Tools>Options menu from 1/4 second to 10 seconds.
Chapter 4 Using Your Motion Tablet PC NOTE: To increase the size of the text and drawings, highlight these on screen, then change the font size. Wordpad and Notepad do not allow you to reset the default font size, but you can increase the font size in the manner described here.
Chapter 4 Using Your Motion Tablet PC They can also be used to record voice notes (although you cannot drag the voice notes to another program or the desktop). CHANGING SCREEN ORIENTATION To change the display orientation: • • Hot Key 1 Hot Key 2 CUSTOMIZING BUTTONS 1 2 3 4 5 • From the Motion Dashboard 1. Press Hot Key #1 on the Tablet PC chassis to open the Motion Dashboard. 2. Select the Orientation: 0o, 90o, 180o, or 270o From the Tablet PC chassis 1. Press Hot Key #2 on the Tablet PC chassis.
Chapter 4 Using Your Motion Tablet PC 1. Double-tap the Tablet and Pen Settings icon in the System Tray, located in the lower right-hand corner of the display window. Or, go to the Control Panel and select the Tablet and Pen Settings icon. This opens the Tablet and Pen settings window. 2. Choose the Tablet Buttons tab. 3. Highlight the button you want to reprogram. The button being programmed turns red. 4. Select Change. 5.
Chapter 4 Using Your Motion Tablet PC AMBIENT LIGHT SENSOR (ALS) The Motion Tablet PC Ambient Light Sensor (ALS), located on the front panel, detects light in the environment. When enabled, it adjusts the display brightness to changing light conditions. ALS maintains display viewability and can increase battery life as the system optimizes the display backlight in different lighting conditions, thus reducing power consumption whenever lighting conditions allow.
Chapter 4 Using Your Motion Tablet PC KEEPING TRACK OF YOUR BATTERY POWER Reading Battery Power from the Tablet PC Display To check the power level while you are on battery power, move the pen over the Power/Battery icon, shown here, in the System Tray at the bottom-right corner of the Tablet PC display. This displays the number of hours of battery power and the percentage of battery power left. (The blue area on the battery icon shrinks as the battery runs down.
Chapter 4 Using Your Motion Tablet PC 4. Change the settings to the desired power configuration. 5. Tap Save As and enter a name for the new scheme. 6. Tap Apply. NOTE: We recommend that you create new power schemes instead of overwriting the default (Motion Computing Optimized) so you can reactivate it later. Setting Up Max Battery Mode for Additional Power Savings Max Battery mode prolongs the battery’s charge. 1.
Chapter 4 Using Your Motion Tablet PC 3. When the Turn Off Computer window appears, press the Shift key on your external keyboard or tap Shift on the Tablet PC Input Panel keyboard to change the option from Stand by to Hibernate. IMPORTANT: You can put the Tablet PC in either Stand by or Hibernate mode to swap the battery: • • If you choose Stand by, the unit is designed to maintain your system for up to 30 seconds while you swap the battery.
Chapter 4 Using Your Motion Tablet PC SAVING BATTERY POWER WITH THE AMBIENT LIGHT SENSOR Under certain lighting conditions, when the Ambient Light Sensor is enabled, it may automatically dim the display back light, thus saving battery power. The power savings depends on a combination of the ALS setting (on the brightness slider) and the ambient light in the environment.
Chapter 4 Using Your Motion Tablet PC INSTALLING OPTICAL DISK DRIVES For information about installing your Optical Disk Drive, see the documentation packaged with the drive. OPTICAL DISK DRIVE SOFTWARE Software for the CDROM — Does not require any special software drivers to operate as a standard CDROM device Software for the DVD/CDRW Combo drive — Requires CD writing software to write onto a CDR/RW disc for CD authoring.
Chapter 4 Using Your Motion Tablet PC MIRRORING OR EXTENDING YOUR DISPLAY The Tablet PC has a Dual Head Video Controller that lets you mirror the Tablet PC display or extend it to a second monitor or external device, such as a projector. Connecting the External Monitor/Data Projector and Tablet PC 1. Plug the VGA monitor cable into the VGA port on the Tablet PC or Motion FlexDock. 2. Then, connect the external monitor or data projector to a power outlet and turn it on.
Chapter 4 Using Your Motion Tablet PC Setting Up an Extended Desktop Use this feature to when you want multiple applications open on separate monitors, for example, your email and Microsoft Word. Extended Desktop Example: (1) Word Document; (2) Tablet PC; (3) External Monitor; (4) Spreadsheet; (5) E-mail a. Open the Motion Dashboard. b. Select the Extend Desktop radio button under External Display. This setting automatically extends the Tablet PC display to the external monitor.
Chapter 4 Using Your Motion Tablet PC WARNING: FAA regulations require that you disable any wireless connection when traveling by air. If the Wireless LED on the front of the Tablet PC is off, internal wireless communications are disabled. To set up a wireless connection through the Motion Dashboard: NOTE: The Tablet PC antenna should not be covered by your hand when making a wireless connection. 1. Open the Motion Dashboard and make sure that Enable 802.11 Wireless Radio is checked. 2.
Chapter 4 Using Your Motion Tablet PC BLUETOOTH WIRELESS RADIO INSTALLATION AND SET UP Built into your Motion M1400 Tablet PC is a Bluetooth wireless radio, part of an emerging technology of products designed to eliminate cables through a low-powered, short-distance personal area network. Bluetooth was designed to provide wireless operations between devices such as keyboards, mice, and printers as well as Tablet PCs and cellular phones.
Chapter 4 Using Your Motion Tablet PC Set Up a Device (Bluetooth Mouse) IMPORTANT: When installing Bluetooth devices, follow the steps in this procedure before installing any software that came with the device. You may need to install application software for the device at the end of this procedure. However, do not install new Bluetooth software. 1. Check that the wireless device you are configuring has properlyinstalled new or fully-charged batteries. 2.
Chapter 4 Using Your Motion Tablet PC 7. Tap Next. After a few moments, when the Tablet PC discovers the Bluetooth device (the mouse), the Device Selection window appears and displays the Bluetooth mouse. Go to Step 8. IMPORTANT: Device discovery may take several attempts. During that time, you may receive a message such as the one shown here. Tap Search Again to continue the discovery process.
Chapter 4 Using Your Motion Tablet PC Pairing a Device (Bluetooth Keyboard) In addition to discovery, the installation of many Bluetooth devices requires the pairing of the external device (such as a keyboard) with the Tablet PC. Pairing lets you avoid entering access information each time you connect to the device. Paired devices share a unique “link key,” which they exchange each time they connect.
Chapter 4 Using Your Motion Tablet PC MICROPHONE DESIGN AND FUNCTIONS The Tablet PC contains two microphones with features that help optimize the sound capturing capabilities of your Tablet PC for voice recognition and Voice over IP (VoIP): • • • Array Processing or “beam forming” software—Removes all sound outside the angle of acceptance Noise Supression—Removes background and ambient noise Acoustic Echo Cancellation (AEC)—Removes echo caused by microphone pick up of the system’s speaker output and prev
Chapter 4 Using Your Motion Tablet PC Wide Focus To configure the microphones for a single “voice-quiet” environment or one with two or more people, such as at a conference table or around a desk: 1. Open the Motion Dashboard. 2. Under Audio, tap Wide Focus. The microphones now focus on a wider “angle of acceptance” than the Narrow Focus. To train the microphones for dictation from a different “Wide Focus” angle, see “Focusing and Training the Microphones,” above.
Chapter 4 Using Your Motion Tablet PC USING SPEECH RECOGNITION FOR COMMANDS After you complete Speech Recognition training, when you select Speech, the Tablet PC Input Panel displays options for Dictation or Commands. The display also indicates if it is Not Listening or Listening. NOTE: For more information about using this feature, see the Windows Help and Support Center where you can search for topics about speech recognition and training. Also available are the speech tutorials.
Chapter 4 Using Your Motion Tablet PC ABOUT THE OMNIPASS PASSWORD MANAGEMENT SYSTEM The fingerprint reader built into your Motion Tablet PC lets you scan your fingerprint to log onto your Tablet PC and perform other functions such as accessing email, e-banking, paying bills online, or accessing network resources. The OmniPass software offers a secure and convenient system for managing your passwords.
Chapter 4 Using Your Motion Tablet PC BASIC FINGERPRINT READER SET UP These basic configuration steps will enroll you in OmniPass and let you log onto your Tablet PC with your fingerprint. We recommend that you start here to gain experience with the scanning techniques before moving on to more advanced features. For a list of OmniPass advanced features, see the section “Advanced Fingerprint Reader Set Up” in this chapter. Enrolling with OmniPass 1. Tap start>All Programs>Softex>OmniPass Enrollment Wizard.
Chapter 4 Using Your Motion Tablet PC Capturing Your Fingerprint 7. When the Capture Fingerprint window appears, press your finger against the swipe sensor. Start the scan with the finger’s knuckle over the top of the gold-colored finger-drive ring (1). Slowly swipe the finger down over the sensor (2). Be sure your finger touches both the gold finger-drive ring and the sensor surface during the scan. If the capture is successful, you will see a green fingerprint in the capture area.
Chapter 4 Using Your Motion Tablet PC 9. After OmniPass successfully captures three fingerprints, the Verify Fingerprint window appears. Swipe your finger one more time to complete the enrollment. When the messages “The selected finger has been enrolled in OmniPass” and “Successful Verification” and a green fingerprint appear, enrollment is complete. 10. Tap Next. 11. When you are prompted to enroll a second fingerprint, tap Yes. 12. Repeat Steps 7-9 to enroll a second fingerprint.
Chapter 4 Using Your Motion Tablet PC ADVANCED FINGERPRINT READER FEATURES OmniPass offers a number of advance features that provide additional password management for your Tablet PC beyond the basic convenience of logging on. CAUTION: Before configuring advanced features, please read the OmniPass information provided with the feature or in the OmniPass Help, including any cautions or warnings about the feature.
Chapter 4 Using Your Motion Tablet PC Or, tap the OmniPass key icon to open the OmniPass Control Center and then look in the User Accounts to see who is logged on. SETTING UP TABLET PC SECURITY Passwords protect your Tablet PC from unauthorized access.
Chapter 4 Using Your Motion Tablet PC NOTE: These procedures describe using the pen to enter information; you can also attach an external keyboard if you prefer. 1. Start the Tablet PC. 2. When the Motion Computing Splash Screen appears, quickly press Hot Key #2 (icon shown here). If you miss the Splash screen, turn the Tablet PC off then back on and try this step again. 3. From the PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility, tap Security on the menu bar. 4.
Chapter 4 Using Your Motion Tablet PC 4. To set the hard disk password, double-tap Enter next to Set Hard Disk Password. 5. Type in a New Password. 6. Tap Enter. 7. Type in the password to confirm it. 8. Tap Enter. The system returns to the Security screen and the HDD Password is Set. (When you exit then re-enter the PhoenixBIOS setup, the HDD Password is Locked.) 9. Repeat Steps 10-13 in the section “Bios System Passwords.” CLEARING TABLET PC SECURITY To clear the Tablet PC PhoenixBIOS security: 1.
Chapter 4 Using 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. For general information about care of the Tablet PC and its components and accessories, see the Regulatory and Safety Guide packaged with your Tablet PC.
Chapter 4 Using Your Motion Tablet PC Caring for the Motion Digitizer Pen • Always store the Motion digitizer pen in the Tablet PC pen bay or in the portfolio when not in use. • Store extra pens in your portfolio. Do not store the pen vertically on the tip. Constant tip pressure can affect the pen-to-digitizer interaction. • The pen contains sensitive electronics. Do not immerse it in liquids.
Chapter 4 Using Your Motion Tablet PC Traveling by Air • Prepare for airport security by charging the battery in the event Security asks you to start the Tablet PC. • Have it hand-inspected or sent through the X-ray scanner, but never carry it through the metal detector. • Either turn off or place the Tablet PC in hibernation for takeoff and landing. FAA Wireless Air Travel Requirement WARNING: The FAA requires that wireless operations be suspended before boarding the plane.
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 Support Options listed at the end of this chapter or go to our website at www.motioncomputing.com/support.
Appendix A Troubleshooting and Support PROBLEM POWER (CONTINUED) The display goes black while the Tablet PC is still turned on. CAUSE SOLUTION 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 green.) System has gone into low-battery 1, Slide the Power switch for Hibernation. (In this state, the about a second to resume power LED is off.) operations. 2.
Appendix A Troubleshooting and Support The screen is unreadable or distorted. Screen resolution and/or color quality are set incorrectly. Reset resolution to 1024 x 768 and color quality to 32-bit by opening the Motion Dashboard, Graphics Properties, then the Schemes tab. Display driver has become corrupted or uninstalled. 1. Open the Windows Control Panel, select Performance and Maintenance (Category View). or System (Classic View). 2. Select the Hardware tab. 3. Select Device Manager. 4.
Appendix A Troubleshooting and Support PROBLEM PEN (CONTINUED) The Pen button doesn’t work. I can’t get it to right-click. CAUSE The right-click option for the Pen button may be deactivated. Re-activate the right-click option: Double-click the Tablet and Pen Settings icon, select Pen Options, and reselect Use pen button to right-click. Select Apply>OK. You may not be correctly timing clicking the Pen button and tapping the Pen on the display.
Appendix A Troubleshooting and Support PROBLEM OPERATING SYSTEM I’ve forgotten my BIOS password and can’t access my system. CAUSE SOLUTION The Tablet PC will let you enter a several passwords incorrectly before it locks the system. Turn the Tablet PC off and back on and try re-entering your password (you can do this as many times as needed). If you have forgotten your password, contact your Motion Computing reseller or Motion Computing Technical Support for information about unlocking your system.
Appendix A Troubleshooting and Support FAQS How long will the battery stay charged? This can vary according how you’re using the Tablet PC, but a new, fully charged standard Motion 6-cell battery can last 3-4 hours. 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).
Appendix A Troubleshooting and Support Why doesn’t the Tablet PC or FlexDock have parallel, serial, or PS2 (mouse) ports? Microsoft Tablet PC certification requires the system to be completely Grab-and-Go—that is, to be able to dock with and undock from all accessories without putting the system into suspend or shutting it down.
Appendix A Troubleshooting and Support RMA Process (Warranty Service) To request warranty service, contact Motion Technical Support at www.motioncomputing.com. Under Support you will find instructions for warranty service.
Appendix B Motion Tablet PC Specifications B Appendix Motion Tablet PC Specifications Motion M1400 Tablet PC CPU Intel® Pentium® Processor, Ultra Low Voltage (ULV) Chipset Intel 855GME with up to 64MB allocated to video RAM System Memory 256MB base RAM (maximum 2GB); two PC2100 DDR SODIMM slots System Storage (Hard Disk Drive) 20GB (standard), upgradeable I/O Audio: two universal jacks Ports: two USB 2.
Appendix B Motion Tablet PC Specifications Docking Motion FlexDock docking station. Features include: microphone-in; headphone-out; DC power in; three 2.
Appendix C Wireless Mini-PCI Installation Appendix C Wireless Mini-PCI Installation WIRELESS MINI-PCI INSTALLATION To install the wireless mini-PCI card (WMIB 100GS) in your Tablet PC, follow these steps: WARNING: To avoid the risk of personal injury or damage to the Tablet PC, when performing the following tasks, turn off your Tablet PC, unplug the AC power connection, and remove the battery.
Appendix C Wireless Mini-PCI Installation 7. Connect the gray antenna from the Tablet PC to the RF MAIN terminal of the mini-PCI card. 8. Connect the black antenna on the Tablet PC to the RF AUX auxiliary terminal of the mini-PCI card. 9. Replace the cover on the bottom of the Tablet PC, reinsert the screws, and tighten them. 10.Reinsert the battery and connect to AC power; then power up the Tablet PC.
A AC mini-plug 12 AC power adapter 12 accessories 18 flexdock 18 Hardtop Cover 20 Keyboard 19 Memory Upgrade Modules 20 portfolio 20 Acoustic Echo Cancellation (AEC) 16, 24 adding memory 44 ALS See Ambient Light Sensor.
drawings 35 Dynamic setting, ALS 25 E Enable 802.11 Wireless Radio 48 End User License Agreement 28 enrollment, fingerprint 58 Establish Pairing 52 F faxing 13 features 1 finger drive ring 59 fingerprint capture 59 scanning hints 59 Fingerprint reader advanced features 61 basic set up 57 enrollment 29, 58 OmniPass software 57 Strong Logon Security 61 Fixed ALS setting 40 FlexDock 18, 46 focus See microphones. Function button.
Microphone Wizard 55 Microsoft Office Product Key 27 Mini-PCI Card 11, 16 modem 13 Motion Tablet PC care 65 chassis 12 features 1 starting and stopping 30 storing 65 Motion digitizer pen 12 multimedia 56 N noise suppression 16, 24 O OmniPass checking logon status 61 Encrypt/decrypt 61 Enrollment Wizard 28, 57 set authentication rules 60 System Settings 61 User Management 61 User Settings 61 Vault Management 61 Windows user account 57 OmniPass Control Center 61 orientation changing 38 P pairing Bluetooth 51
security 62 disabling passwords 64 See also Fingerprint reader 57 security button 13 sensor See fingerprint reader 59 set system password 63 smart battery 14 software 21 dashboard 24 microsoft activation 27 speakers 11 speech listening...
