User’s Manual
Table Of Contents CHAPTER 1 GETTING STARTED 1 Getting Started ................................................................................... 2 Inventory ............................................................................................. 3 Safety and Maintenance .................................................................... 4 Checklists ........................................................................................... 5 Features ..................................................
Top Side Connectors ....................................................................... 30 Bottom Side Connectors ................................................................. 30 CHAPTER 4 POWER MANAGEMENT AND USING SOFTWARE 33 Power Management ......................................................................... 34 When to Replace the Battery .......................................................... 36 Heat Considerations ........................................................................
File transfer setting for Windows ................................................... 81 Dial-up networking setting for Windows ....................................... 83 FAX setting ....................................................................................... 86 PIM Item Transfer setting ................................................................ 87 PIM Synchronization setting ........................................................... 89 Serial Port setting .................................
Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 1 — Introduction Getting Started Congratulations on your purchase of a Tablet PC. The Tablet PC is a fully functional PC with built-in LAN, and wireless Connectivity. With your Tablet PC you will be able to organize and access important business and personal information. In addition, you will be able to send and receive e-mail and access the Internet. This Manual contains all the information you need to set up and use your Tablet PC.
Introduction — Inventory Inventory This Tablet PC is designed for years of productive and pleasurable computing. Use this section to keep details of your purchase. This information will be required should you need to make repairs to your Tablet PC during the warranty period. Update this section when you add new options.
Chapter 1 — Introduction Safety and Maintenance You can use your Tablet PC under a wide range of environmental conditions. However, to ensure long use and continued high performance, consider the following factors when setting up your computer: • Follow all warnings and instructions noted in this documentation and in the Windows Help program.
Introduction — Checklists Checklists After opening the package, carefully inspect the contents. If any of the items is missing or appear damaged, contact your dealer. The shipping carton should contain the following: STANDARD • A notebook computer with a hard disk drive • A standard battery • An AC adapter with power cord • User's Manual • Driver CD OPTIONS The following items are normally optional, but some vendors may include them in the standard package.
Chapter 1 — Introduction purchase. Your system vendor may be able to recommend reliable brands and models.
Introduction — Quick Start Quick Start Turning on the Tablet PC for the First Time 1. Connect the AC adapter power cord to the AC adapter. 2. Connect the AC adapter to the DC power port on the bottom side of your Tablet PC. 3. Connect the AC adapter power cord to an AC outlet. 4. Press the power button to turn on the power. Note: The battery is not fully charged. Allow your battery to fully charge before using it (i.e., before disconnecting AC power).
Chapter 1 — Introduction Loading Windows The following section is for installing the Windows operating system only. If you are installing a different operating system, please check with your vendor for installation details. Your Tablet PC will begin loading Windows once you turn on the power. Wait a few seconds for Windows setup to load.
Introduction — Adjusting the Volume Adjusting the Volume You can adjust the volume with hot key: • Fn + Enter: volume down • Fn + Escape: volume up Alternatively, you can adjust the volume with the Windows volume control applet located on the taskbar.
Chapter 1 — Introduction Turning off Your Computer Turning off the Tablet PC Tablet PC properly is important to maintaining your computer. 1. On the Start menu, click Shut Down. 2. Click the radio button next to Shut Down in the Shut Down Windows screen, and then click OK. If you are going to be away from the computer for a short period, there are ways of conserving power without shutting down the system. See Chapter 5, Power Saving Modes, for details.
Chapter 2 Getting Started
Chapter 2 — Getting Started Hardware and Software This chapter introduces the different components and controls of your Tablet PC, including the hardware components, the software, and the audio and video systems. Getting Started Before you begin using your Tablet PC, read this chapter to familiarize yourself with the main components installed in the system.
Getting Started — Front View Front View 1. Speakers 8. Internal microphone 2. Rotate 9. Power source indicator 3. Security 10. Battery charge status LED 4. Escape 11. Hard drive LED 5. Enter 12. Wireless LAN LED 6. Up/Down key 13. LCD panel 7. Function key 14.
Chapter 2 — Getting Started Right View 1. CF card slot 2. Microphone-in jack 3. Audio-out jack 4. USB port 5. RJ-45 jack 6. DC-adaptor port 7.
Getting Started — Top View Top View 1. RJ-11 jack 2. PC card slot 3. Active stylus hole 4.
Chapter 2 — Getting Started Bottom View 1. Back hand strap 2. Reset button 3. RF button 4. Second battery connector 5.
Getting Started — Power Indicators Power Indicators The power indicators show which power source the system is using. They also show battery status and low battery power alerts. The power indicators remain active and viewable even when the LCD panel is closed. Icon T Light Blue Green Green Description Wireless LAN The Tablet PC is reading from, or writing to the built-in hard disk.
Chapter 2 — Getting Started Front View Buttons The seven hot keys are unique features of your Tablet PC. The function as follows: Icon Function Power Button The Power button turns system on and goes into standby automatically. If the unit has been sitting unused for a while. Press momentarily to turn on the system or to exit from standby. Press and hold for at least 3-4 seconds to turn off the system. These settings can be changed.
Getting Started — Function Keys Function Keys Hold the Fn key while pressing the function key. Function key Description Fn + Enter Volume down Fn + Escape Volume up Fn + Security Brightness down Fn + Rotate Brightness up Fn + Up Page up Fn + Down Page down Touch pen The button located directly on the touch pen is the same in function as right buttons on the mouse. Clicking button makes selections to perform a variety of other functions depending on the software.
Chapter 2 — Getting Started Connecting the Floppy Disk Drive Your Tablet PC comes with a USB port 1.44 MB floppy disk drive (FDD is optional). The FDD is “hot pluggable,” so you do not have to power down the Tablet PC to connect it. Floppy Disk Drive USB connector Disk Drives Your Tablet PC comes with several components for reading and writing (recording) information. Floppy Disk Drive The floppy disk drive provides a convenient way of storing and transferring small files.
Getting Started — The CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or Combo Drive The CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or Combo Drive Your Tablet PC comes with the CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or Combo drive (It is optional). The CD-ROM drive is a read-only drive. It cannot be used to write data to a recordable CD. The CD-ROM drive can read data from CDs, including audio or video CDs. The CD-RW can perform these same functions, as well as record information to writeable CD's. The DVD drive can read both DVDs and CDs.
Chapter 2 — Getting Started CF(Compact Flash)Card Slot The CF card slot can be used as an interface between your Tablet PC and a variety of devices, Insert a CF card in the CF Card Slot as shown below unitl it snaps into place. Press the eject button to release the card. Memory Adding memory allows the Tablet PC to operate faster, handle more tasks simultaneously, and work more smoothly with large files.
Getting Started — Memory Removing a Memory Card 1. Turn off the Tablet PC and disconnect the AC adapter. Turn the computer upside down and lay it on a flat surface. 2. Carefully remove the two RAM compartment cover screws and remove the RAM compartment cover. 3. Gently pull tabbed latched in the direction of the arrows (1). The card will pop up slightly. 4. Pull upwards on the card and then slide the card out (2).
Chapter 2 — Getting Started Inserting a Memory Card 1. Hold the memory card by its edges with the edge-connector side towards the slot. 2. Hold the card at a shallow angle (about 25 degrees) and insert the edge connector into the connector slot (3). The “gold teeth” of the edge connector should no longer be visible when the card is fully inserted. 3. Press the card downwards so that it is flat inside the compartment (4).
Getting Started — Communication Components Communication Components This system provides powerful communication functions, including built-in Fax/Modem and PCMCIA card slot. Fax/Modem A phone jack on the top side of the computer allows you to connect to the Internet to send and receive data. When used with fax software, it can be used as a fax. When using this function, first plug the phone cord into the jack.
Chapter 3 Making Connections
Chapter 3 — Making Connections Making Connections Your Tablet PC is equipped with a full array of ports and connectors, including standard input/output (I/O) ports for quickly and easily adding peripheral devices such as printers, keyboards, and mice. Refer to documentation included with individual devices for details on connecting these devices to your Tablet PC. Right Side Connectors 1. CF Card Slot Accepts devices that are designed to use CF card interface.
Making Connections —Right Side Connectors 3. Audio-out Jack Connect a stereo headset or external speakers to this jack to listen to multimedia. 4. USB (Universal Serial Bus) Ports The Universal Serial Bus (USB) is the latest standard for attaching monitors, input devices, scanners, and other devices to a PC. USB devices can be chained together on a single cable. 5. LAN RJ-45 Jack With the built-in Ethernet LAN combo, you can make LAN connections without installing PC cards.
Chapter 3 — Making Connections Top Side Connectors 1. Fax/modem RJ-11 Jack The fax/modem can transmit data using the 56 Kbps V.90 protocol, and send and receive faxes at 14.4 Kbps. In some countries, local regulations may not permit the use of the fax/modem designed for this system. In this case, you may use a PCMCIA modem. Warning: Plug your modem into an analog telephone jack only. Most homes use analog lines. Do not use digital lines, such as the PBX and ISDN systems found in many offices.
Making Connections —Bottom Side Connectors the documentation that comes with your Kensington lock for more information. Bottom Side Connectors 1. Second Battery Pack connector Your Tablet PC comes with second battery pack (second battery pack is optional) to prolong you work longer sesstions. You have to remove the screw while you connect second battery pack to your Tablet PC. For more information,see the section on Power Management in this user guide.
Chapter 4 Pow er Management and Using Softw are
Chapter 4 — Power Management Power Management Checking the Battery Level You can check the remaining battery power in the Windows® battery status indicator located at the lower right-hand corner of the task tray. The Battery Status icon only appears in the task tray while the unit is running on the battery power but not while the unit is running off an external power source through the AC adaptor.
Power Management — Power Management Warning: When battery power is low, the battery indicator will flash red, and the alarm will display a warning on your screen. Take immediate action, such as saving files or connecting to the AC adapter, or data may be lost. Battery Charging When you use the AC adapter to connect your Tablet PC to a power outlet, the internal battery will automatically begin to recharge.
Chapter 4 — Power Management When to Replace the Battery Over time, the battery's capacity gradually decreases. We recommend that you replace your battery when you notice that it begins to store significantly less charge. Changing the Battery Change the main battery pack as follows: 1. Turn off the Tablet PC. 2. To replace the Battery remove the screw and the Battery Bay Cover shown right 3. Make sure the replacement battery is properly orientated. Then insert the battery into the battery compartment.
Power Management — Using Software Using Software Touch Screen Calibration The touch screen is a thin membrane on the top of the LCD display that responds to mechanical pressure on the screen’s surface. The cursor on the screen is controlled using the stylus. If you notice the stylus tip touchpoint not matching up with the cursor, you can recalibrate the touch screen. Calibrating the Touch Screen 1. Click the Windows® Start button > Control Panel > Switch to Classic View > Tablet and Pen Settings.
Chapter 4 — Power Management 2. Click the stylus in the middle of the crosshairs. The wheel moves to another location on-screen. 3. Repeat the exercise as above several times until the screen returns to the Calibration Applet 4. Click OK, The recalibration tales place immediately upon exciting the application. No need to restart the Tablet PC. Screen Rotation To rotate the screen the screen form Portrait to Landscape mode or vice versa, press the Rotate button on the front of the Tablet PC.
Appendix A Statements
Appendix A — Statements Statements Federal Communications Commission 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.
Appendix A — Statements About The Modem This equipment complies with Part 68 of FCC rules. On the bottom of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, the FCC registration number and ringer equivalence number (REN) for this equipment. If requested, this information must be provided to the telephone company. The modem jack of this equipment complies with Sub-part F of Part 68 of FCC rules.
Appendix A — Statements The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 marks it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device, including fax machines, to send any message unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it is sent and an identification of the business or other entity, or other individual sending the message and the telephone number of the sending machine or such b
Appendix A — Statements Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak. Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this manual. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. They may explode. Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions.
Appendix A — Statements CAUTION: Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves, but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority, or electrician, as appropriate. "The Load Number (LN) assigned to each terminal device denotes the percentage of the total load to be connected to a telephone loop which is used by the device.
Appendix A — Statements by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Appendix A — Statements For LPD “Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.” W/detachable antenna “To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (EIRP) is not more than that required for successful communication.
Appendix B Installation of the Wireless
Appendix B — Installation of the Wireless Installation of the 802.11B Wireless LAN It’s free and easy for you to install your 802.11b Wireless LAN USB Module and the attached software - WLAN 11Mbps WM168b. To have the 802.11b WLAN USB Module operated appropriately, please read and go along with the instructions below carefully. Installation Precaution Before the installation, please ensure the 802.11b WLAN USB Module has already located in your laptop computer.
Installation of the Wireless — Installation of the 802.11b Wireless LAN Figure A-1: The Device Manager Dialog Box Note: In contrast, if you don’t find the module accordingly, please contacts your dealer immediately. Now you may proceed with the next topic to start installing the drivers for the module. Installing the WLAN Driver a) Insert the supplied Setup CD into your CD-ROM drive, and the Setup Wizard will run automatically. If it does not, please manually execute autorun.exe.
Appendix B — Installation of the Wireless Figure A-2: The Startup Window c) Click Next in the WLAN 11Mbps WM168b window to proceed. The system will start to copy the drivers found.
Installation of the Wireless — Installation of the 802.11b Wireless LAN d) On the Reboot screen, choose Yes, I want to restart my computer now, and then click Finish to restart the computer. Figure A-4: The Reboot Screen e) After rebooting, you can shall find the WLAN 11Mbps WM168b icon, , appeared in the system tray. The installation is entirely finished at the moment.
Appendix B — Installation of the Wireless tabs. This is because Windows XP has its built-in configuration tools – Windows XP Zero Configuration to assist you in networking activities. It is recommended to utilize the attached WLAN 11Mbps WM168b to enjoy more benefits it will bring. Thus, to employ your WLAN 11Mbps WM168b under Windows XP, please proceed to the next step to change the default settings of Windows Zero Configuration to WLAN 11Mbps WM168b.
Installation of the Wireless — Installation of the 802.11b Wireless LAN Figure A-7: The Wireless Network Connection Status Dialog Box b) Choose the Wireless Networks tab in the Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box, and remove the tick in the Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings checkbox.
Appendix B — Installation of the Wireless Figure A-8: The Wireless Network Connection Properties Dialog Box c) Click OK. Now, you have successfully removed the Windows Zero Configuration. To monitor and configure the network via WLAN 11Mbps WM168b, double-click its tray icon, and you should find four tabs contained in the popped up PRISM Wireless Settings dialog box at this time. For more details about the program, please refer to WLAN 11Mbps WM168b Basics below.
Installation of the Wireless — Installation of the 802.11b Wireless LAN Verifying a Successful Installation To confirm that your 802.11b Wireless LAN USB Module is properly installed, please go along with the procedures below. a) Right-click the My Computer desktop icon and choose Properties from the opened menu. b) In the System Properties dialog box, choose Device Manager if you are under Windows 98 or Me.
Appendix B — Installation of the Wireless Configuration for WIndows xp As you have already known, Windows XP has its built-in configuration tools – Windows XP Zero Configuration, to assist you in some basic configurations of wireless network connection. The service starts right after the completion of the installation of 802.11b WLAN USB Module, and you will find the icon automatically appears in your system tray like the following picture shows.
Installation of the Wireless — Configuration for WIndows xp Figure A-11: The Connect to Wireless Network Dialog Box 4. If the connection is established, there will be a pop-up message shown beside the Wireless Network Connection icon on the system tray. You could obtain the information on the status of connection from the message.
Appendix B — Installation of the Wireless After clicking Advanced, you will enter into the Wireless Networks tab of the Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box, in which three other tabs are found, including General, Authentication, and Advanced. The Wireless Networks tab includes almost the main settings for the networking connection. Thus, please check the descriptions below to learn more about the tab.
Installation of the Wireless — Configuration for WIndows xp Properties dialog box will appear as Figure 3-5 shows. Check the description below the figure to obtain more information about the dialog box. In the Preferred networks area, you could add any displayed networks to the list by clicking over the intended item from Available networks and then selecting the Add button. After clicking Add, the Wireless Network Properties dialog box will appear as Figure 3.2-3 displays.
Appendix B — Installation of the Wireless options change the settings according to Network Key string you just typed. Click OK when you are finished, and you will return to the Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box. Figure A-15: Enter WEP Note: For more details of this tab, you may click the link: setting up wireless network configuration at the bottom of the Wireless networks tab to launch the Windows XP Online-Help.
Installation of the Wireless — Configuration for WIndows xp Figure A-16: Setting up wireless network configuration To Access to Certain Wireless Network Type The default network type of Windows XP Zero Configuration is any available access points (Access Point mode) or WLAN Card equipped computer (Ad-Hoc mode) within the range at the given time. However, you may wish to connect to a certain network type sometimes.
Appendix B — Installation of the Wireless Figure A-17 The Advanced Dialog Box: The open Advanced dialog box provides three options, Any available network, Access point networks only, and Computer-to-computer networks only. Choose one of them according to your need and click Close to finish. Then you will find under the Available networks area in the Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box, only the specified networks are displayed.
