CL900 Tablet PC Model FWS-001 User’s Guide
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Contents Chapter 1 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Product specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Optional features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Pen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting up an external display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Using speech recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Setting up speech recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Using dictation and voice commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Getting Started 1 The Motion Computing® CL900 Tablet PC is rugged, lightweight, powerfully equipped and purposefully designed, developed and built for mobile business. Enterprise-ready, the CL900 offers a blend of performance, integrated features and mobility. The lightweight CL900 helps users work faster and more effectively; it provides the capabilities, applications and ergonomic ease-of-use that mobile workers need to be more productive in today’s decentralized work environments.
* Optional features are available when you purchase the CL900. ** The 802.11 version, 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g or 802.11n, varies by region. Refer to the Motion Computing website to determine which version is available in your region. TIP: You can view the details of your specific CL900 configuration. From the Windows Start menu, choose All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > System Information. Optional features This section describes the optional features available with the purchase of the CL900.
The GPS receiver uses satellites to determine the current location, altitude, heading and horizontal velocity of the CL900. You can use it with your preferred mapping application to find your current and desired locations. The GPS receiver can operate alone or simultaneously with the mobile broadband network connection. For information about setting up mobile broadband and installing the Connection Manager, see “Set up mobile broadband with GPS (WWAN)” on page 9.
Front view The front of CL900 consists of the sleek, clean touchscreen display, a web camera and battery gauge. web camera battery gauge touchscreen display ambient light sensor Web camera Interact with people online, stream video or capture color images with a 1.3 MP web camera. See “Using the cameras” on page 22. Battery gauge Monitor battery status. When running on battery, LED lights on the front show the current level of battery charge. See “Checking battery power” on page 31.
Left side view Most of the CL900 connectors and slots appear on the left side of the tablet. The ports are protected by a door which is not shown in the picture below. power button Chapter 1 Getting Started fan vent battery gauge button security button SIM card slot SDHC card slot micro audio HDMI in/out jack slot power adapter USB port Power button Press to turn on and to put the tablet PC to sleep. Press and hold to turn it off. Fan vent Protects the fan assembly.
Bottom view A dock connector on the bottom edge of the tablet enables you to connect with a docking station. dock connector Dock connector Connect CL900 to a CL-Series docking station. Right side view The pen is stored on the right side of the CL900. pen tether attach point 6 Chapter 1 Getting Started pen release button pen storage drawer Pen tether attach point Loop a pen tether through this attach point to keep your pen with the tablet. A tether is packaged with each pen.
Back view The documentation camera is located on the back of the CL900. documentation camera Documentation camera Take photos or video with this 3.0 MP, auto-focus camera. It produces pictures in JPG format with a resolution up to 2048 x 1536 pixels. See “Using the cameras” on page 22. Where to begin with your CL900 The CL900 is self-contained, so you can start using it immediately. Here are some steps you can follow to power up and get familiar with your CL900.
Step 2: Connect to a wireless network The CL900 comes with built-in 802.11 Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Your tablet may also be equipped with mobile broadband (WWAN), which includes a GPS receiver that you can use with most third-party GPS navigation and mapping applications. NOTE: To connect your CL900 to a wired Ethernet LAN, use the Ethernet port available on the CL900 docking station (sold separately). Here are the tasks to follow to set up available wireless networks • Enable wireless • Set up 802.
Set up mobile broadband with GPS (WWAN) If you purchased your CL900 with the optional Mobile Broadband module (WWAN), you can connect to high-speed 3G cellular networks worldwide. With the Mobile Broadband module and a data plan from one of several cellular network providers, you full mobile Internet access. To set up mobile broadband 1. Make sure mobile broadband with GPS is enabled from the Motion Dashboard. 2.
Step 3: Get familiar with your CL900 Tablet PC Once you’ve set up your CL900, take a few minutes to get familiar with your tablet. • Use Motion Computing tools to customize your tablet according to your work style. See “Using the Motion Dashboard” on page 14 and “Accessing Motion tools from Windows notification area” on page 15. • Open the writing pad and provide handwriting samples to improve handwriting recognition. See “Entering text” on page 21. • Use the cameras. See “Using the cameras” on page 22.
Using your CL900 2 This chapter provides information about performing common tablet tasks such as finetuning touch and tablet settings, to name a few. It introduces Motion Computing tools, including the Motion Dashboard, to customize the tablet to fit the way you work. Introducing the CL900 desktop When you start up the CL900 for the first time, the desktop looks something like the following picture—except the taskbar appears along the bottom of the screen.
Motion user interface applications You can see that the desktop contains icons for additional items which come installed on the CL900. The icons are explained below. Motion Getting Started Motion Dashboard ExTOUCH UI layer Touch PC Input panel EXOPC UI layer Motion Getting Started Two-page document containing tips for starting out with the CL900 Tablet PC. Motion Dashboard Motion application that you use to change tablet settings. See “Using the Motion Dashboard” on page 14.
Setting the taskbar on the left edge of your screen You’ll notice that the desktop illustration places the Windows taskbar on the left edge of the screen. We find this works well with the CL900 touchscreen display. Consider placing the taskbar on the left. To place the taskbar on the left edge of the screen 1. Press and hold the Start menu icon and tap Properties. 2. Tap the Taskbar tab. 3. Make sure that Lock the taskbar is checked. 4. Under Taskbar location on screen, select Left. 5. Tap OK.
Using the Motion Dashboard The Motion Dashboard puts many common tablet-related settings and tasks at your fingertips. To open Motion Dashboard • Select the Motion Dashboard icon TIP: from the Windows taskbar. You can also access Motion Dashboard from the Motion icon located in the notification area and from the Start menu by selecting All Programs > Motion Computing > Motion Dashboard. Motion Dashboard contains five setting categories. Tap a category on the left to display its settings.
Dashboard Category Task Display • • • • • Rotate the display orientation Adjust the brightness of the display Set advanced graphic properties Set up an external display Dim the display automatically Audio • • • • Adjust speaker and microphone volume Adjust advanced audio settings Suppress background noise Balance speakers Pen & Tablet • Configure touch to use touch only, pen only or both simultaneously • Adjust touch to left-handedness • Adjust sensitivity to flicks and gestures • Use the pen funct
Tap the Motion icon to display: • Battery Health—Shows the current battery charge level. • Motion Dashboard—Opens the Motion Dashboard. • Options—Lists options you can set: – Show Hard Drive Activity—When selected, the Motion icon blinks when there is hard drive activity. By default, this option is not set. – Automatic Display Rotation—When selected, the CL900 automatically changes the viewing orientation (landscape to portrait or vice versa) when the tablet is physically rotated.
Configuring touch input mode You can determine how touch input is configured by setting the input mode. You can: • Use touch exclusively. • Use the pen exclusively. • Use touch and pen at the same time. • Switch between touch and pen input, in which case you double-tap to switch to touch input. This is useful to avoid the tablet from responding to unintentional touch input. To configure touch settings 1. Open Motion Dashboard. 2. Tap Pen & Tablet. 3. Tap Touch Settings. 4.
Adjusting touch settings You can adjust how your finger movements are interpreted in many ways. For example, you can: • Adjust the speed and spatial tolerance of double-tapping with your finger • Adjust the speed and duration of the tap and hold action with your finger • Show the touch pointer when interacting with items on the screen • Adjust the appearance and position of the touch pointer • Enable or disable multi-touch gestures and inkings To change touch settings 1. Open Motion Dashboard. 2.
6. To adjust the speed and duration of the Press and hold action, under Pen action, tap Press and hold then select Settings. Move the slider to make your adjustments. 7. To enable the function button on the pen, select Use the pen button as a right-click equivalent. NOTE: Pen & Input Devices contains the Use the top of the pen to erase ink option, which is not available on the pen. Instead, you can set the pen’s function button to act as an eraser. To use the pen function button as an eraser 1.
6. Tap Touch Input. 7. Press the Enter key until you see the instructions appear on the display that you want to use for touch input. 8. Follow the on-screen instructions. 9. Press Esc to end the process. Attaching the pen tether The pen comes with a tether so that you can attach the pen to your tablet or docking station to avoid misplacing it. The tether is essentially a string with loops at each end.
Entering text Windows 7 provides a virtual writing pad and on-screen keyboard that you can use to enter text on your tablet PC. Windows calls this the tablet PC input panel. Use the writing pad to convert your handwriting to text (digital ink) or tap characters using the on-screen keyboard. Here’s the input panel open to the writing pad. writing pad icon keyboard icon writing pad Opening the tablet PC input panel The tablet PC input panel often opens automatically when you tap in a text field.
NOTE: Optional handwriting recognition software is available from the Motion Computing Store. To start the handwriting recognition program 1. Open Motion Dashboard. 2. Tap Pen & Tablet. 3. Tap Pen & Input Devices. 4. Tap Handwriting and follow the instructions. TIP: You can reset the digitizer software by turning off automatic learning, which is useful if you have inherited the tablet PC from another user. When you turn off automatic learning, any data collected and stored by automatic learning is deleted.
Setting up the cameras Before using the camera app, open Microsoft Silverlight and select which camera to use. To set up the web or documentation camera 1. From the Start menu, select All programs > Microsoft Silverlight > Microsoft Silverlight to open the Silverlight configuration window: Webcam/Mic tab 2. Select the Webcam/Mic tab. 3. Under Video Source, select the camera that you want to use from the drop-down list and tap OK.
The ExTOUCH launcher appears on the edge of the screen as shown: ExTOUCH launcher 2. Tap the ExTOUCH launcher icon to open the ExTOUCH main window: Photo Paint icon 3. Tap the Photo Paint icon to start the camera application. You may need to scroll through the ExTOUCH window to find the icon. 4. To exit the camera window, tap the X at the top of the window.
Taking photographs with the documentation camera After setting up the documentation camera and starting the Photo Paint app from ExTOUCH, you can begin to take photographs with your CL900. To take a photograph: 1. If it is not currently the default camera, open Microsoft Silverlight and select USB 3M DocCam. 2. Open the ExTOUCH tool bar, launch the ExTOUCH main window, then start the Photo Paint app. See “Setting up the cameras” on page 23 for details. 3.
TIP: For successful photos: • Hold the tablet steady and allow it to focus. • If your pen is tethered, ensure that the tether is not in front of the camera lens. • Ensure that you have adequate lighting. • Use the Edit mode to improve your photograph. Using the web camera To start the web camera 1. If it is not currently the default camera, open Microsoft Silverlight and select USB 1.3 WebCam. 2. Open the ExTOUCH tool bar, launch the ExTOUCH main window, then start the Photo Paint app.
Rotating the display orientation You can easily change the screen orientation to fit your current task. For example, you may want to use the portrait orientation for filling out forms or reading an e-book. At other times, you may want a landscape orientation for web browsing or sketching. TIP: By default, the display rotates automatically when you physically rotate the tablet. To disable this feature, see “Enabling or disabling automatic rotation” on page 27. To rotate the display 1. Open Motion Dashboard.
external monitor CL900 mirror display • Extended with Monitor Primary—Enlarges the desktop area to include the external monitor as the primary monitor. You can set the external monitor to use a different display resolution than the tablet PC. CL900 external monitor extended with monitor primary • Extended with Tablet Primary—Enlarges the desktop area to include the external monitor as the secondary monitor. You can set the external monitor to use a different display resolution than the tablet PC.
4. Open Motion Dashboard. 5. Tap Display. 6. Select a Display Scheme. NOTE: After setting up an external monitor, touch events may not appear on the appropriate monitor. For example, if you have multiple monitors, Windows may not assign touch to the correct display. To fix this, see “Adjusting tablet PC settings” on page 19. To learn more about custom monitor schemes, go to Motion Computing tips. Using speech recognition You can use speech recognition to interact with your tablet PC by voice.
Train your computer to recognize your speech Use this procedure to improve your computer’s ability to understand your voice. To train your computer to recognize your speech 1. In Control Panel, tap the Ease of Access category, then tap Speech Recognition. 2. Tap Train your computer to better understand you. 3. Follow the instructions in the setup program. Taking the speech tutorial You can use the speech tutorial to learn basic commands and dictation. The tutorial takes about 30 minutes to complete.
Using the battery The CL900 has an internal battery which is charged automatically when the tablet is connected to an outlet. Under normal conditions, you can run the tablet on battery power for up to eight hours. NOTE: The CL900 is equipped with a built-in lithium-ion battery which has a long battery life. If you ever need to replace the battery, contact your Motion Computing authorized service provider. Only authorized service providers can replace the battery.
To check the battery power while running on AC power 1. Locate the battery gauge button on the left-side of the tablet. The light illuminates when the tablet is connected to a power source. 2. Check the color of the battery gauge button for the current status: Steady green—Battery is fully charged and the tablet is running on AC power. Steady amber—Battery is charging. Off—Not charging. The tablet is running on battery power. Flashing amber (slow)—Less than 10% battery charge remaining.
Using power management Windows 7 includes a comprehensive suite of power management functions that can help you maximize your tablet’s performance or conserve power. If desired, you can change the default settings. In addition to the power optimizations described below, see the battery and power management tips listed in the previous section. Selecting a power plan By default, the CL900 uses the Motion Optimized power plan which is designed specifically for Motion Computing tablets.
3. Under Power Switch on battery, select what you want to happen when the power switch is pressed while the tablet is running on battery. 4. Under Power Switch plugged in, select what you want to happen when the power switch is pressed while the tablet is plugged into an outlet. 5. To wake up your tablet, press and release the power button.
NOTE: To clear a BIOS password, press Enter twice, which leaves the Enter New Password fields blank, then tap Enter. 7. If you want to require the user to enter the password when the system starts, select Enable Password on boot. 8. Tap Password on Boot then Enabled. NOTE: To no longer require the password on boot, select Disabled. 9. Tap Enter. 10.At the confirmation message, “Changes have been made,” tap Continue or press Enter. 11.
Locating your serial number You can locate your serial number from the Windows Start menu. To locate your serial number 1. From the Start menu, right-tap Computer, then select Properties from the context menu. 2. In the System section of the page, view Model. The serial number begins with “S/N=.” NOTE: You can also locate the number from the BIOS Setup Utility. Finding other software For information about other software for your tablet, go to Motion Computing Accessories and the Motion Computing Store.
Caring for your CL900 3 Proper care and maintenance will keep your tablet 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 Safety and Regulatory Guide included with your tablet PC. WARNING: Follow the guidelines listed below when caring for your tablet PC and its components. Improper use may damage the tablet PC and its components and void the warranty.
Caring for the display Follow these suggestions to keep your display clean: • Clean fingerprints and most marks from the display surface by wiping it with the soft cloth (provided). • If needed, use a cleaning solution recommended by Motion Computing to clean the display. Spray the solution on a cloth then wipe the display. Never spray directly onto the display surface and never use an abrasive cleaner.
Caring for the battery To maximize the performance of the batteries, condition the battery once a month. To condition it, run the tablet on battery power until the battery’s charge level drops below 20 percent. Then use AC power until it is fully charged. For more information about batteries, see “Using the battery” on page 31. Traveling with your tablet PC Use the following tips when you travel with your tablet PC: • Put the tablet PC in a case to protect the display.
Creating a backup archive If you want to roll back your computer to a predetermined state, you can create a backup archive. NOTE: You do not need to perform this task if your tablet PC has a 30 GB hard drive. Instead, use the recovery media provided with your tablet PC. To create a complete PC backup archive 1. From the Control Panel, select the System and Security category then Backup and Restore. 2. Select Create a system image in the left navigation bar, then follow the instructions.
6. On the System Recovery Options menu, click Startup Repair. To restore from your complete PC backup archive 1. Start the computer. 2. After the initial BIOS screen, press and hold the F8 key. 3. On the Advanced Boot Options screen, select Repair your computer and press Enter. 4. Select a keyboard layout then select Next. 5. Select a user name and enter the password and then select OK. 6. Attach the USB hard disk drive or DVD drive that you used to store your complete PC backup archive. 7.
42 Chapter 3 Caring for your CL900 Restoring data
4 Troubleshooting and FAQs Motion Computing tablet PCs are thoroughly tested for performance and quality, but occasionally problems still occur. If you do not find the information you are looking for in this section, go to Motion Computing Support. Troubleshooting Use the information in this section to identify and resolve common issues. If an issue has more than one potential cause, the most common cause is listed first.
The display goes black while the tablet PC is still turned on • The computer might have turned off the display to save power. To restore the display, touch the screen with your finger or the pen. • The computer might have gone into Sleep mode. Press and hold the power button for about one second. • The computer might have gone into low-battery Hibernation mode. In Hibernation mode, the power status light is off. Plug the computer in to AC power, then press and hold the power button for about one second.
For more information, see “Setting up an external display” on page 27. The display is too dim • The display brightness may be set too low. Use Motion Dashboard to brighten the display. See “Adjusting the display brightness” on page 26. The display is unreadable or distorted • The screen resolution and color quality may not be set correctly. Use Windows Display Properties to reset the display settings. From Windows Control Panel, select Hardware and Sound category.
The CL900 does not respond when I tap or touch with my finger • Try using more area of your fingertip to tap and touch. The CL900 tablet responds to touch when I don’t want it to • Consider changing a touch setting so that you have to double-tap the display to enable touch. From Windows Start menu, select Motion Computing > Motion Dashboard and tap Pen & Tablet. Tap Touch Settings and then Auto mode. • Sometimes, it’s helpful to reset the tablet’s touch system.
802.11 Wi-Fi I cannot connect to a wireless 802.11 Wi-Fi network • 802.11 Wi-Fi requires an access point. Many public places provide access points (hot spots). Wireless is available in your home if you have an appropriate wireless router. • 802.11 Wi-Fi must be enabled from the Motion Dashboard. For more information, see “Enable wireless” on page 8. • Your tablet may be too far from the access point.
Bluetooth wireless tips Motion Computing and its Bluetooth partners have worked to ensure a positive experience with this technology and to ensure Bluetooth interoperability. In doing so, we have found the following issues: • Interference—If you are running Bluetooth and 802.11 Wi-Fi at the same time, interference can affect the Bluetooth performance. This is most noticeable if: – You try to transfer large amounts of data, such as file transfers, or printing large documents.
The GPS does not work • The GPS receiver is only available if you purchased your CL900 with the optional Mobile Broadband with GPS module. • Mobile Broadband with GPS must be enabled from the Motion Dashboard. See “Enable wireless” on page 8. • Motion Connection Manager must be running. From Windows Start menu, select Motion Connection Manager > MotionCM. • GPS must be started from the Connection Manager. From the notification area, tap the Motion Connection Manager icon and select Start GPS.
System I forgot my BIOS password and cannot access my computer • You can enter several incorrect passwords before the BIOS temporarily locks the system. You can try again by restarting the system. If you still cannot log on, contact your system administrator. The computer seems to be operating more slowly than usual • Reboot. • The hard disk drive may be full or nearly full. You can use Disk Cleanup to free up space on your hard drive. For more information, see Windows Help and Support.
How do I clean the display screen? • To clean the display screen, wipe it with a soft cloth (like the one supplied). Do not spray cleaners, spray/pour any liquid, or wipe any abrasive cleaner on the screen or any surface of the tablet PC. Do not use tissues or paper towels to clean the screen. They contain wood fibers and may scratch the surface. • Motion Computing maintains a list of tested cleaning solutions and chemical disinfectants on its website.
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input panel 12 docking 21 Intel processor, Atom 1 N K O keyboard 21, 51 Knowledge Base 10 on-screen keyboard 21 optimization battery 32 power plan 33 overview ports and connectors 4 L landscape mode 27 LED BL 1 left-handedness 15, 19, 51 lnput Panel desktop icon 12 locking display orientation 27 M maintenance procedures 37 maintenance, data backup 40 recovery 40 Messenger 22 micro HDMI port 1, 5, 28, 51 microphones 3, 15, 29 mirror display 28 mobile broadband 1, 9 Mobile Broadband with GPS module 2 m
procedure 40 S scheme display 27, 29 scratch resistance 1 scratches 38, 51 screen.
web camera 4 starting 23 using 26 Wi-Fi 1, 8 Windows notification area 15, 27 Recovery Environment 40 Security button 5, 43 Setup wizard 7 speech recognition 29 Start menu 10 Task Manager 43 Windows.old directory 41 Windows Live 22 wireless setting up 802.11 Wi-Fi 8 setting up Bluetooth 9 setting up mobile broadband 9 wireless network setting up 8–9 troubleshooting 46–47 wireless networking 9 WLAN 1 writing pad 21 WWAN 9 WWLAN.
