First Computer T2300MSI Tablet PC Notebook Computer W/802.11 b/g WLAN User Manual system user s manual

First International Computer Inc Tablet PC Notebook Computer W/802.11 b/g WLAN system user s manual

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Convertible Tablet PC 1 Copyright©2004 All Rights Reserved - Printed in Taiwan User’s Guide Original Issue: 2005/01 This manual will guide you in the set up and use of your new Convertible Tablet PC. Information in this manual has been carefully checked for accuracy and is subject to change without notice. No part of this manual may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopy, recording, or otherwise, without prior written permission. Software Licenses The software described in this document is furnished under a License Agreement, which is included with the product. This Agreement specifies the permitted and prohibited uses of the product. Trademarks Microsoft, Windows, the Windows logo, Windows XP Convertible Tablet PC Edition, Microsoft Internet Explorer, MS, MSN, Outlook, and Microsoft Office are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All other product names and any registered and unregistered trademarks in this document are used for identification purposes only and remain the exclusive property of their respective owners. Electrical Restrictions WARNING: This equipment is designed for connection to a grounded
Convertible Tablet PC 2 (earthed) outlet. The grounding type plug is an important safety feature. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, damage to your equipment, or loss of data, do not disable this feature. Power Cord Set Requirements The power cord set (appliance coupler, flexible cord, and wall plug) you received with this Convertible Tablet PC meets the requirements for use in the country where you purchased the equipment. Power cord sets for use in other counties must meet the requirements of the country where you use this Convertible Tablet PC. For more information on power cord set requirement, contact your local authorized dealer, reseller, or service provider. Country-Specific Requirements Power Cord Set Requirement Country Accredited AgencyApplicable NoteAustraliaEANSW1AustriaOVE1BelgiumCEBC1CanadaCSA2DenmarkDEMKO1FinlandFIMKO1FranceUTE1GermanyVDE1ItalyIMQ1JapanJIS3TheKEMA1NorwayNEMKO1SwedenSEMKO1SwitzerlandSEV1UnitedBSI1
Convertible Tablet PC 3 UnitedUL2• Flexible cord must be <HAR> Type HO5VV-F, 3-conductor. 1.0 mm2 conductor size. Power cord set fittings (appliance coupler and wall plug) must bear the certification mark of the agency responsible for evaluation in the country where it will be used. • Flexible cord must be Type SVT or equivalent. No. 18 AWG, 3-conductor. Wall plug must be a two-pole grounding type with a NEMA 5-15P (10A. 125V) or NEMA 6-15P (15A 250V) configuration. • Appliance coupler, flexible cord, and wall plug must bear a “T” mark and registration number in accordance with the Japanese Dentori Law. Flexible cord must be Type VCT or VCTF, 3-conductor, 0.75mm2 conductor size. Wall plug must be a two-pole grounding type with a Japanese Industrial Standard C8303 (15A, 125V) configuration. General Requirements The requirements listed below are applicable to all countries: • The length of the power cord set must be at least 6.0 feet (1.8 m) and a maximum of 14.76 feet (4.5 m). • All power cord sets must be approved by an acceptable accredited agency responsible for evaluation in the country where the power cord set will be used. • The power cord set must have a minimum current capacity of 10A and a normal voltage rating of 125 or 250 volts AC, as required by each country’s power system. • The appliance coupler must meet the mechanical configuration of an EN 60320. / IEC 320 Standard Sheet C13 connector, for mating the appliance inlet on this Convertible Tablet PC.
Convertible Tablet PC 4 Battery (Lithium) The following caution statement is located in the service and operating manual or on the label adjacent to the battery. 1. English CAUTION: DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY REPLACED. REPLACE ONLY WITH SAME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER. DISCARD USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS. 2. French IL Y A DANGER D'EXPLOSION S'IL Y A REMPLACEMENT INCORRECT DE LA BATTERIE. REMPLACER UNIQUEMENT AVEC UNE BATTERIE DU MÊME TYPE OU D'UN TYPE RECOMMANDÉ PAR LE CONSTRUCTEUR. METTER AU RÉBUT LES BATTERIES USAGÉES CONFORMÉMENT AUX INSTRUCTIONS DU FABRICANT. 3. German VORSICHT ! Explisionsgefahr bei unsachgemäßen Austausch der Batterie. Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem ähnlichen Typ.Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers. 4. Swedish Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte. Använd samma batterityp eller en ekvivalent typ som rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren. Kassera använt batteri enligt fabrikantens instruktion. 5. Danish Lithiumbatteri- Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering. Udskiftning må kum ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type. Lever det brugte batteri tilbage til leverandoren. 6. Norwegian Ekspolsjonsafe ved feilaktig skifte av batteri. Benytt samme batteritype eller en tilsvarende type anbefalt av apparatfabriknten. Brukte batterier kasseres i henhold til fabrikantens instruksjoner. 7. Finnish Paristo voi räjähtää, jos se on virheellisesti asennettu. Vaihda paristo ainostaan laitevalmistajan suosittelemaan tyyppiin. Hävitä käyteet paristo valmistajan ohjeiden mukaisesti.
Convertible Tablet PC 5 FCC Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may case harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined 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 in a circuit different from that to Which, the receiver is connected.  Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Convertible Tablet PC 6 FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. European Notice For the following equipment: Convertible Tablet PC is herewith confirmed to comply with the requirements set out in the Council Directive on the Approximation of the Laws of the Member States relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility (89/336/EEC), Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) and the Amendment Directive (93/68/EEC), the procedures given in European Council Directive 99/5/EC and 89/3360EEC. The equipment was passed. The test was performed according to the following European standards: EN 300 328-2 V.1.2.1 (2001-12) EN 301 489-1 V.1.3.1 (2001-09) / EN 301 489-17 V.1.1.1 (2000-09) EN 50371: 2002 EN 60950: 2000 802.11b Restrictions: - European standards dictate maximum radiated transmit power of 100mW EIRP and frequency range 2.400-2.4835GHz; - In France, the equipment must be restricted to the 2.4465-2.4835GHz frequency range and must be restricted to indoor use."
Convertible Tablet PC 7 IC warning statement This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canada RSS-210. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme CNR-210 du Canada The abbreviation, IC, before the registration number signifies that registration was performed based on a Declaration of Conformity indicating that Industry Canada technical specifications were met. It does not imply that Industry Canada approved the equipment. (DoC) The term “IC:” before the certification/registration number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met. SAR Exposure This device has been tested for compliance with FCC RF Exposure (SAR) limits in typical flat configurations.
Convertible Tablet PC 1 About Your Convertible Tablet PC Congratulations on your new Professional Convertible Tablet PC purchase.. This Convertible Tablet PC incorporates the best features with the latest technologies. This Convertible Tablet PC is a fully functional computer combining the technology of a notebook PC and Tablet PC computer. With ink technology and Windows XP Tablet PC Edition, you can use a pen (digitizer) to write or draw directly onto the screen. Your new Convertible Tablet PC not only drives today’s multimedia applications but is also ready for tomorrow’s exciting new applications.
Convertible Tablet PC 2 About This User’s Guide Welcome to your Convertible Tablet PC User’s Guide. This manual covers what you need to know about your Convertible Tablet PC. This manual assumes that you understand the basic concepts of Windows and the PC. In no time, you will be able to do great and fun things with your Convertible Tablet PC. This manual is divided into eight chapters. Chapter 1 Introduction to your Convertible Tablet PC’s features. Chapter 2 Provides step-by-step instructions to help you begin using your Convertible Tablet PC as quickly as possible. Chapter 3 Describes how to operate the standard features of your Convertible Tablet PC. Chapter 4 Introduces how to operate the Convertible Tablet PC. Chapter 5 Illustrates how to connect external devices to your Convertible Tablet PC. Chapter 6 Explains how to use the System BIOS Setup program. Chapter 7 Explains how to use the internal device options of Your Convertible Tablet PC. Chapter 8 Offers instructions on how to care and maintain your Convertible Tablet PC .
Convertible Tablet PC 1 Table of Contents ABOUT YOUR CONVERTIBLE TABLET PC ................................ 1 ABOUT THIS USER’S GUIDE ........................................................................ 2 1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................. 5 1.1 FEATURE HIGHLIGHT ...................................................................... 6 1.2 UNPACKING THE CONVERTIBLE TABLET PC ................................... 7 1.3 THE INSIDE OF THE CONVERTIBLE TABLET PC ............................... 8 Power/Wireless LAN Status Icons ................................................ 12 Tablet Buttons Function ............................................................... 13 Status LED Icons....................................................................... 14 1.4 THE FRONT SIDE OF THE CONVERTIBLE TABLET PC ..................... 15 1.5 THE REAR SIDE OF THE CONVERTIBLE TABLET PC ....................... 16 1.6 THE LEFT SIDE OF THE CONVERTIBLE TABLET PC ........................ 17 1.7 THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE CONVERTIBLE TABLET PC...................... 18 1.8 THE UNDERSIDE OF THE CONVERTIBLE TABLET PC...................... 19 1.9 CONVERTIBLE TABLET PC ACCESSORIES...................................... 21 2 GETTING STARTED ...................................................................... 23 2.1 PREPARING THE POWER SUPPLY.................................................... 24 Using Battery................................................................................ 24 Using the AC-DC Adapter............................................................ 25 Extending Battery Life .................................................................. 26 2.2 STARTING YOUR CONVERTIBLE TABLET PC ................................. 26 Adjusting the Display Controls..................................................... 30 2.3 USING STYLUS AND TABLET BUTTONS.......................................... 31 Using Your Compatible Stylus...................................................... 31 Tablet and Pen Settings ................................................................ 33 Tablet Buttons............................................................................... 38
Convertible Tablet PC 2 3 USING YOUR TABLET PC............................................................ 47 3.1 STARTING YOUR OPERATING SYSTEM........................................... 48 3.2 UNDERSTANDING THE KEYBOARD FUNCTIONS.............................. 48 Basic Keyboard Functions............................................................ 51 Cursor Control Keys..................................................................... 53 Screen Control Keys ..................................................................... 54 Windows Hot Keys........................................................................ 54 Special Function Keys .................................................................. 55 3.3 USING THE TOUCH PAD POINTING DEVICE ...................................... 55 3.4 CONFIGURING YOUR SCREEN DISPLAY ......................................... 57 Possible Display Configurations.................................................. 57 Changing the Display Properties under Windows ....................... 58 3.5 KNOWING THE POWER SAVING FEATURES .................................... 58 3.6 USING YOUR CONVERTIBLE TABLET PC ......................................... 59 3.7 HOW TO ACCESS THE COMBO DRIVE............................................. 61 4 ENJOY YOUR CONVERTIBLE TABLET PC ............................ 65 4.1 USING CONVERTIBLE TABLET PC INPUT PANEL ........................... 66 Launching the Tablet PC Input Panel .......................................... 66 Tablet Input Panel Settings........................................................... 68 4.2 USING WINDOWS JOURNAL ........................................................... 69 What is Windows Journal?........................................................... 69 Launch Windows Journal ............................................................. 69 Let’s Practice ! .......................................................................... 76 4.3 USING STICKY NOTES.................................................................... 78 Launch Sticky Notes...................................................................... 78 Create and play a voice note ........................................................ 81 4.4 USING SPEECH............................................................................... 81 What is Speech?............................................................................ 81 Launch Speech.............................................................................. 82 Launch Speech in Tablet Input Panel........................................... 85
Convertible Tablet PC 3 4.5 PLAYING VIDEO AND MPEG FILES ............................................... 85 4.6 USING DVD .................................................................................. 86 5 CONNECTING TO PERIPHERALS ............................................. 89 5.1 USING THE USB PORT................................................................... 90 5.2 USING AN EXTERNAL MONITOR PORT.................................................. 90 5.3 USING THE TV PORT ..................................................................... 92 5.4 USING THE EXTERNAL AUDIO SYSTEM.......................................... 93 5.5 USING THE LAN PORT .................................................................. 94 5.6 USING THE WIRELESS LAN........................................................... 95 5.7 USING THE MODEM PORT .............................................................. 95 6 CUSTOMIZING YOUR CONVERTIBLE TABLET PC................... 99 6.1 RUNNING THE BIOS SETUP PROGRAM ........................................ 100 7 USING OPTIONS ........................................................................... 105 7.1 SYSTEM UPGRADE ....................................................................... 106 Memory Upgrade........................................................................ 106 Installing Memory Module ......................................................... 106 Upgrading Hard Disk................................................................. 108 8 CARING FOR YOUR CONVERTIBLE TABLET PC .............. 111 8.1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................ 112 8.2 CLEANING YOUR CONVERTIBLE TABLET PC............................... 114 8.3 MAINTAINING THE LCD QUALITY .............................................. 115 8.4 MAINTAINING YOUR HARD DISK ................................................ 115 8.5 BATTERY CARE GUIDELINES ....................................................... 116 8.6 WHEN YOU TRAVEL .................................................................. 116 APPENDIX A SYSTEM SPECIFICATION.................................... 119 Processor Unit............................................................................ 120 System Memory........................................................................... 120
Convertible Tablet PC 4 LCD Display............................................................................... 120 VGA System ................................................................................ 120 Storage........................................................................................ 120 Audio System............................................................................... 121 PCMCIA SLOT ........................................................................... 121 Touch Pad................................................................................... 121 Keyboard .................................................................................... 121 Flash BIOS ................................................................................. 121 I/O Ports ..................................................................................... 121 Wireless devices.......................................................................... 122 AC/DC Power Supply Adapter ................................................... 122 Battery ........................................................................................ 122 Housing Material........................................................................ 122 Weight and Dimension................................................................ 122 APPENDIX B TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................ 123 General Problems....................................................................... 123 Possible Text-To-Speech Problems ............................................ 125 Possible Speech Recognition Problems...................................... 126 APPENDIX C USING THE RECOVERY CD............................. 129 Restoring Your Original OS Preinstalled................................... 129
Introduction1 5 1 Introduction Your Convertible Tablet PC is a full Windows compatible portable personal computer and is the next evolutionary stage in the development of the computer. Being part of a broad industry Tablet PC initiative, this latest feature in mobile computing and Tablet PC technology is evolving today's notebook computers into the future today. Your Convertible Tablet PC builds on the capabilities of Microsoft® Windows® XP Tablet PC Edition to extend the functionality of PCs, and runs on a whole wide range of general business, personal productivity, entertainment, and professional applications.
Introduction1 6 1.1 Feature Highlight The Convertible Tablet PC is an astounding mobile computing device with a range of input and communication options. This Convertible Tablet PC is integrated with a full-width keyboard and can be used as a full-function notebook. Before we identify each part of your Convertible Tablet PC, we will first introduce you to other notable features of your PC. Processing Unit • Your Convertible Tablet PC runs on an AMD Mobile Athlon XP-M microprocessor. It is integrated with 640 KB of high speed Cache memory. • Your Convertible Tablet PC is fully compatible with an entire library of PC software based on Microsoft’s Windows XP. LCD Screen Display Provides 12.1" XGA TFT LCD and Digitizer with stylus pen. Wireless LAN Built-in 802.11b+g Wireless LAN Memory This Convertible Tablet PC provides two memory slots for installing 200-pin SO-DIMMs up to 1024MB using two 512MB SO-DIMMs.
Introduction1 7 PCMCIA SLOT USB 2.0 Provides four USB 2.0 ports for fast data transmission. Audio System Full-duplex 16-bit stereo audio system output. Sound Blaster compatible. Flash BIOS Flash BIOS allows you to easily upgrade the System BIOS using a Flash utility program. Tablet Buttons Three Tablet Buttons are located on the lower right corner of the display panel. They provide special functions to rotate the screen, launch the Main-Menu, and execute custom defined functions. 1.2 Unpacking the Convertible Tablet PC Your Convertible Tablet PC comes securely packaged in a sturdy cardboard shipping carton. Upon receiving your Convertible Tablet PC, open the carton and carefully remove the contents. The shipping carton should contain the following items:  Convertible Tablet PC Unit with stylus pen  Custom AVERATEC Soft padded shell  AC Adapter and AC Power Cord  Li-Ion Battery Pack  Recovery CD
Introduction1 8 Carefully inspect each component to make sure that nothing is missing and/or damaged. If any of these items is missing or damaged, notify your retailer or reseller immediately. Be sure to save the shipping materials and the carton in case you need to ship the Convertible Tablet PC or if you plan to store the computer away sometime in the future. 1.3 The Inside of the Convertible Tablet PC The Convertible Tablet PC is compact with features on every side. First, look at the inside of the system. The following sections describe it’s features. 1. TFT Tablet LCD Display 2. Stylus Pen 3. Power/Wireless Indicator 4. Keyboard 5. Touchpad Pointing Device 6. Tablet Buttons
Introduction1 9 7. Status LED Indicator 8. Wireless LAN On/Off Switch 9. Power On/Resume Button 10. Swivel Hinge • TFT Tablet LCD Display: The 12.1’’ TFT Tablet LCD integrates a touch panel and provides a 1024x768 XGA screen resolution with32-bit true color. Portrait and landscape mode support makes this Convertible Tablet PC more versatile and ideal for Internet browsing and writing. • Stylus Pen The Electro-Magnetic Digitizer (EMD) stylus pen that is included with this Convertible Tablet PC is used to activate the touch screen surface. This stylus pen comes in an actual pen size and the button on it emulates the right button of a mouse. • Please do not use anything other than the tip of the included stylus pen to interact with the display or you may damage the display surface. • Power/Wireless Indicator Indicates if the system is turned on and if the system is transmitting data via the Wireless LAN. This LED is positioned so that you can see the status whether the LCD panel is opened or closed. Detailed description of this function appears later in this guide. • Keyboard Standard QWERTY-key layout and full-sized 85 keys keyboard with Windows system hot-keys, embedded numeric keypad, 6 hot keys, inverted "T" cursor arrow keys, and separate page screen control keys. • Touch Pad Pointing Device
Introduction1 10 The Touch Pad Pointing Device features a scroll function and two Touch Pad buttons. The two click buttons located at each side support tapping selection and dragging functions. These functions work like a standard computer mouse. Simply move your fingertip over the Touch Pad to control the position of the cursor. Use the selection buttons below the Touch Pad to select menu items. • Tablet Buttons Provides you three easy buttons for rotating screen, execute main function, and select specific options for the system easily. Description of this function appears in the latter part of this section. • Status LED Indicator Keeps you informed of your Convertible Tablet PC current operating status. Description of the status icons appears in the latter part of this section. • WLAN On/Off Switch You can use this switch to turn on/off Wireless LAN function. In order to meet FCC regulations, the Wireless LAN is set to OFF when you first power ON your computer or when resuming from Hibernation mode. • Power On/Resume Button Switches the computer power on and off, or resumes whenever it is in Suspend mode. • Rotating Hinge This Convertible Tablet PC is convertible with a strong hinge. After you open the TFT-LCD panel, you can rotate this TFT-LCD panel clockwise at arbitrary degree and angel, even up to 180 degree. Then, settle down your TFT-LCD panel horizontally, and the computer acts like a standard Convertible Tablet PC.
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Introduction1 12 POWER/WIRELESS LAN STATUS ICONS The Power/Wireless LAN LED keeps you informed of the current operating status. Each LED is marked with an icon to designate the system status. 1. Power Indicator 2. Wireless LAN access 3. Battery Charging LED • Power Indicator Lets you know that power to the system is turned on.  Steady Green Light indicates when the system is powered on  Blinking Green Light indicates when the system is in Suspend mode. • Wireless LAN access LED will show a steady green light, indicating the wireless LAN module is installed and turned on. When LED shows a blinking green light, it indicates the system is accessing or retrieving data by wireless device. • Battery Charging LED Lights that indicate battery charge status.
Introduction1 13  Steady Green Light indicates the battery is fully charged  Steady Orange Light indicates that the battery is charging.  Blinking Orange Light indicates that the battery power is critically low.  Light off indicates that no battery is installed. TABLET BUTTONS FUNCTION A. Screen Rotation Button B. First Menu Button C. Direction/Enter Button • Screen Rotation Button This function permits you to shift the screen between Landscape and Portrait viewing modes. It is easy to adjust the screen layout. • First Menu Button The First Menu button allows you to access an array of controls such as: Brightness Control, Volume Control, Rotation, Shutdown system, etc. You can change the values you need by configuring them within the Control Panel.
Introduction1 14 • Direction/Enter Button The up/down ( ) arrow buttons let you choose the options that appear within the First Menus list of options. To execute your option, press the button with the central round-rectangular icon. STATUS LED ICONS The Status LED Panel keeps you informed of the Convertible Tablet PC’s current operating status. Each LED is marked with an icon to designate the system status. A. Optical Drive Access B. Drive Access C. Num Lock D. Caps Lock E. Scroll Lock • Optical Drive Access When LED light is green it indicates that the system is accessing the CD-RW/DVD Combo drive. • Drive Access When the LED light is green it indicates that the system is
Introduction1 15 accessing the Hard Disk. • Num Lock When the LED light is green it indicates that the Num Lock key on the keyboard is activated. When activated, the embedded numeric keypad will be enabled. • Caps Lock When LED light is green it indicates that the Caps Lock key on the keyboard is activated. When activated, all alphabet keys typed in will be in uppercase or capital letters. • Scroll Lock When LED light is green it indicates that the Scroll Lock key on the keyboard is activated. The Scroll Lock key has different functions depending on the software you are using. 1.4 The Front Side of the Convertible Tablet PC The function at the front of your Convertible Tablet PC is described as following. 1. Panel Latch 2. Battery • Panel Latch
Introduction1 16 The LCD panel is locked when it is closed. Press the lower clasp to release the panel and slowly lift it up to open the LCD panel. • Battery The battery provides the power for the Convertible Tablet PC when there is no AC power available. Please refer to chapter 2.1 on how to attach and detach the battery. 1.5 The Rear Side of the Convertible Tablet PC The system ports at the back of your Convertible Tablet PC can connect various devices. Each port is described as following. 1. Locking Device Keyhole 2. USB Port 3. Monitor Port 4. Air-Outlet Vent • Locking Device Keyhole Allows you to attach a Kensington security system or a compatible lock to secure your Convertible Tablet PC. • USB Port The Universal Serial Bus (USB) port allows you to connect
Introduction1 17 up to 127 USB-equipped peripheral devices (for example, printers, scanners, floppy disk and so on) to your Convertible Tablet PC. • While your Convertible Tablet PC is in suspend mode (stand by), mobile phone or PDA can be recharged via these active USB ports. • Monitor Port Lets you attach an external monitor or projector for wider display. You can run the LCD display and the external monitor simultaneously or switch it to monitor only by using the display hot-key by pressing <Fn> +<F8>. • Air-Outlet Vent Emits heat out of your Convertible Tablet PC and keeps it within operating temperature. 1.6 The Left Side of the Convertible Tablet PC The left side of your Convertible Tablet PC provides the features shown in the following figure. 1. Air Intake 2. TV Out 3. DC Power Port 4. LAN Port
Introduction1 18 5. Modern Port 6. PCMCIA Slot 7. Built-in Stereo Speakers Left Side Features • Air Intake Intakes air into your Convertible Tablet PC to keep it within operating temperature. • TV Out Lets you connect to the S-Video input connector of your TV for presentation or DVD viewing. • DC Power Port Lets you connect the AC power adapter to supply continuous power to your notebook and recharge the battery. • LAN Port An internal 10Base-T/100Base-TX LAN module connects your Convertible Tablet PC to other computers/networks through a local area network (LAN). • Modem Port A 56K internal fax/data modem is installed. It keeps you connected to the outside world through networks. • PCMCIA Slot • Built-in Stereo Speakers Integrated left and right mini stereo speakers for sound and audio output for multimedia presentations or listening pleasure. 1.7 The Right Side of the Convertible Tablet PC The right side of the Convertible Tablet PC offers the features shown in the following figure.
Introduction1 19 1. DVD+CD-RW Combo Drive 2. Volume Control 3. Microphone Jack 4 . Headphone Jack Right Side Features • DVD+CD-RW Combo Drive Allows you to load and start programs from a compact disc (CD) or a digital video disc (DVD) and play conventional audio CDs. It also can make CD by using CD-R or CD-RW. • Volume Control Use this Thumb Wheel to adjust (increase or decrease) the speaker volume. • Microphone Jack Allows you to connect an external microphone for monophonic sound recording or voice-control function directly into your notebook computer. • Headphone Jack Lets you plug in a stereo headphone, powered speakers, or earphone set with 1/8 inch phono plug for listening. 1.8 The Underside of the Convertible Tablet PC The bottom of the Convertible Tablet PC offers the following features.
Introduction1 20 1. Hard Disk Compartment 2. Battery Bay 3. Mini-PCI Wireless Module 4. Lock Latch 5. Battery Release Latch Bottom of the System • Hard Disk Compartment Open the cover of this compartment to replace the Hard Disk Drive. Please refer to Chapter 7 for how to replace it. • Battery Bay Equipped with a Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery pack. • Mini-PCI Wireless Module Inside the compartment, there is an 802.11g Mini-PCI module. Mini-PCI cards are credit-card sized modules that snap onto the motherboard. • Lock Latch Slide the latch to upper side to lock the battery pack. To release the battery latch, slide the lock latch to lower side in the unlock position. • Battery Release Latch Push the latches to the end of left side as indicated in icons to release the battery pack.
Introduction1 21 1.9 Convertible Tablet PC Accessories AC Adapter The AC Adapter supplies external power to your Convertible Tablet PC and charges the internal battery pack simultaneously. The AC adapter has an auto-switching design that can connect to any 100VAC ~ 240VAC power outlets. You just change the power cord if you are going to use your Convertible Tablet PC in other countries with different connector outlets. When you connect the AC adapter, it charges the battery whether or not the Convertible Tablet PC is powered on. Battery Pack Aside from the AC adapter, your Convertible Tablet PC can also be powered through the internal battery pack. The battery pack uses rechargeable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery cells that provide long computing hours when fully charged and power management enabled. You should always leave the battery inside your Convertible Tablet PC even when using the AC adapter as it also acts as a back-up power supply in case power from the AC adapter is cut off. It is also very important to have the battery pack always charged to prevent battery cell degradation.
Getting Started 2 23 2 Getting Started Your Convertible Tablet PC is designed and pre-configured for easy setup and use. This chapter describes the installation steps you should follow to get your Convertible Tablet PC up and running as quickly as possible. You also can learn the procedures on how to use the stylus and tablet buttons. Your Convertible Tablet PC has pre-installed all the needed drivers already. There is no need to install extra drivers to operate on your current system.
Getting Started 2 24 2.1 Preparing the Power Supply USING BATTERY The primary source of this Convertible Tablet PC power is a battery pack. The 6-cell 2200 mA Lithium-Ion battery allows up to 4 hours of battery life at full operation. The battery pack is visible and accessible from the underside of this Convertible Tablet PC. It provides notebook power and can be recharged while using the AC-DC adapter. Removing the Battery Pack To remove the battery pack, follow these steps: 1. Turn off the power for Convertible Tablet PC. 2. Slide the lock latch by sliding the latch to the arrow point direction as shown in number 1 in the following graphics. 3. Slide the released latch as shown in number 2 to the end of left side. 4. Take out the battery pack with your finger to remove the battery pack, • Li-Ion battery is vulnerable, do not charge it with other power adapter, or it may cause fire or explosion.
Getting Started 2 25 Remove Battery Pack USING THE AC-DC ADAPTER If you prefer to operate Convertible Tablet PC on AC power, use the AC-DC adapter that comes with this product. Simply connect the power adapter into the DC-in jack on the Convertible Tablet PC, and then plug the power adapter to a wall socket. The DC-in jack connects the AC-DC adapter provided to recharge the battery. AC-DC Adapter (color and size may differ) The AC adapter provides external power source to your Convertible Tablet PC and charges the internal battery pack at the same time. The AC adapter also has an auto-switching design that can connect to any 100VAC ~
Getting Started 2 26 240VAC power outlets. For Window XP, the suspend mode (Hibernate or Standby) can be chosen at Power Options of Windows's Control Panel. • Be sure to save your data before replacing the battery pack or connecting the AC adapter. Failure to do so can result in data loss. EXTENDING BATTERY LIFE It is important to be aware of ways in extending the life of the system main battery while you are on the road. You should find a working place where the external lighting is not too bright and turn down the screen brightness. Also, you can choose the available mode on the Power Options item of the Control Panel in Windows. 2.2 Starting Your Convertible Tablet PC We have already installed Microsoft® Windows® XP Tablet PC Edition your Convertible Tablet PC. After turning on the Convertible Tablet PC, you will be prompted to enter your personal information for product registration purposes. You will also be able to setup product configurations for your Convertible Tablet PC, such as date, Internet connection, administrator password, and user accounts. It may take several minutes to complete the whole process. Please follow the procedures below to completeethe configuration: 1. The message "Welcome to Microsoft Windows" will appear, click "Next" to continue.
Getting Started 2 27 Step 1 2. On "Select Your System Settings" screen, select the correct region, language and keyboard to display correct dates and currency. Click "Next" to continue. Step 2 3. On "The End User License Agreement" screen, select "Yes, I accept" and click "Next" to continue.
Getting Started 2 28 Step 3 4. On "What's your computer's name" screen, please choose a name and description for your Tablet PC. Click "Next" to continue. Step 4 5. On "What's your Administrator password" screen, please enter your own administrator password, which will help protect your Convertible Tablet PC from unauthorized access. Click "Next" to continue.
Getting Started 2 29 Step 5 + 6 6. Following the previous step, you will then be requested to enter more information to set up your Internet connection, such as domain name and online register. Please fill in the relative information and click "Next" to continue. 7. On "Who will use this computer" screen, please create five user accounts at most to be the legal users for your Convertible Tablet PC. Click "Next" to continue. Step 7 8. When screen appears "Thank You ! ", your registration process is completed.
Getting Started 2 30 Step 8 9. The next message, "Welcome to Microsoft Windows" will appear. Click "Next" to continue. ADJUSTING THE DISPLAY CONTROLS The LCD brightness adjustment is controlled by pressing the <Fn> +<F9> and <Fn> + <F10> keys respectively. You need to press these hot-key controls after powering on your Convertible Tablet PC to suit your viewing pleasure. The Brightness hot-key control adjusts the brightness on the LCD. This key control will not set the LCD completely dark or bright; rather will provide sufficient lighting to the LCD to match the external lighting of the surrounding. The brighter the room, the more you need to increase the brightness of the LCD.
Getting Started 2 31 2.3 Using Stylus and Tablet Buttons USING YOUR COMPATIBLE STYLUS To interact with your Convertible Tablet PC, use the Compatible Stylus that is included with your PC. It is a unique tool that takes the place of a mouse or a standard keyboard. Instead of using a standard keyboard or mouse, you can use your stylus with Microsoft® Tablet PC Input Panel or Microsoft® Windows® Journal to enter text with your own handwriting or through a screen keyboard. Using the pen instead of a mouse With the stylus, you can do many things that you are used to doing with the mouse. You can point on the screen, click the left and the right mouse. Use a single-tap anywhere that you would normally use a mouse with a single-click. Use the same method, double-tap with the stylus, to perform the same function of double-clicking a mouse. There are four basic stylus functions. The pen actions that correspond to mouse functions are as follows: Stylus Action Equivalent Mouse Action The Compatible Stylus
Getting Started 2 32 Point/Hover Point Tap Click Double-tap Double-click Drag Drag Press and hold Right-click Start Input Panel gesture Launch Input Panel Right-click equivalents The stylus can execute the same function as if you clicked the right mouse button. When you press the stylus button and point to the screen for a while, a pop-up menu will appear. The function when pressing this button on your stylus is equivalent as pressing the right-click mouse. Using the stylus button as a mouse right-click equivalent You can use the stylus button to display shortcut menus or access other program-specific right-click features. To activate or inactivate this function for tablet pen button, please define it on the Tablet and Pen Settings icon found in the Control Panel. 1. To use the stylus button for right-click function, press the stylus button and hold it while you tap the screen on your Convertible Tablet PC, and then release the stylus button. 2. To drag an item, press the stylus button, hold it and drag this item to the position you want, and then release the button. Using press and hold for right-click You can perform mouse right-click equivalent "press and hold" with your stylus. To activate or inactivate the "press and hold" function by using the tablet pen button, please define it on the Tablet and Pen Settings icon found in the Control Panel. To perform "press and hold" function, point the screen with the stylus,
Getting Started 2 33 hold it until the mouse icon appears, and then lift the stylus. Tips for using stylus • Hold the stylus in the same way that you would hold a pen or pencil when writing on paper. • Rest the palm of your hand on the screen and hold the stylus near the screen surface as you tap or perform other actions. • To tap successfully, tap and lift up your pen quickly on the screen. Avoid pushing too hard with your pen. • When tapping, watch the pointer as it moves on the screen, not the tip of the stylus. This will help you more accurately tap what you are aiming at on the screen. • To get the best reaction with the LCD screen while using the stylus, please tap the selected item vertically on the screen. TABLET AND PEN SETTINGS The Tablet and Pen Settings is a very important and useful tool when you start using this Convertible Tablet PC. At times, you may want to adjust your stylus or change the orientation of the display screen, e.g., from landscape to portrait. When you want to customize your tablet buttons or stylus button, just like adjusting computer mouse settings, you can define it on the Tablet and Pen Settings icon found in the Control Panel. Settings Tablet Change handedness settings Adjusting the handedness settings will improve handwriting recognition and also changes the location of menus so that your hand will not cover
Getting Started 2 34 them. To set the right-handed or left-handed settings: 1. In the "Table and Pen settings" box, go to the Setting tab, and select the "Right-handed" or "Left-handed" Under "Handedness" category. 2. Select the "Right-handed (menu appears on left)" or "Left-handed (menu appears on right)" under "Menu Location" option. Tablet and Pen Settings dialog box Setting up stylus and calibration If you find that the tip of the stylus does not accurately point at items on the screen, then you can calibrate how the screen responds to the pen. 1. In "Table and Pen settings" box, go into the Calibration tab, tap the Calibrate button under Calibration category. 2. The crosshair will be appeared at the four corners of the
Getting Started 2 35 screen. Tap on the center of the each crosshair accordingly. 3. After finishing the calibration, tap OK to exit. Screen calibration Display Tab Display tab
Getting Started 2 36 Change screen orientation Your Convertible Tablet PC screen is more versatile than a desktop or laptop. You can easily change from the landscape to portrait view. To set the screen orientation: 1. In the "Table and Pen settings" box, go to "Display" tab, select the option on the "Orientation" drop-down list under the "Screen Orientation" category. 2. Tap on "Change" button to setup the orientation sequence. 3. There are four preferential settings for the screen orientations. You can select None, Primary Landscape, Primary Portrait, Secondary Landscape or Secondary Portrait for each of the four preferential setting. Change screen orientation
Getting Started 2 37 Change orientation sequence • You can also change the screen orientation according to the instructions in “Using the Screen Rotation Button of the Tablet Buttons” in Section 1-3. Adjust screen brightness 1. In the "Table and Pen settings" box, go to "Display" tab, select the option either "When plugged in" or "Powered by batteries" on the "Setting for" drop-down list under the "Screen brightness" category. 2. Move the slider to the left or right to decrease or increase the screen brightness. • You can also change the screen brightness according to the instructions in “Using the 1st Menu Button- Brightness Control of the Tablet Buttons” in this Section 2-3 later.
Getting Started 2 38 Pen Options Tab Pen Options tab You can adjust the stylus buttons with a right-click equivalent by clicking the "Use pen button to right-click" checkbox. TABLET BUTTONS There are three convenient buttons called “Tablet Buttons” located on the lower right corner of the TFT-LCD panel. The functions are described as following: Using the Screen Rotation Button The "Screen Rotation Button" let you adjust your Convertible Tablet PC Screen Orientation. By pressing this button once, it will rotate the screen 90 degree
Getting Started 2 39 clockwise. The flexibility of an adjustable screen layout permits you to shift between Landscape and Portrait viewing modes. You can define the Screen Rotation to None, Once (900), Twice (1800), Three times (2700), respectively Using the 1st Menu Button This Convertible Tablet PC comes with a 1st Menu Button for you to access an array of controls such as: Brightness Control, Volume Control, Rotation, Shutdown System, etc. You can change the values easily and need not have to configure them in Control Panel or other programs anytime. Menu options are described as following:
Getting Started 2 40 Brightness Control . This option adjusts the brightness of the display. To adjust the LCD screen brightness: 1. Press the 1st Menu button to invoke the first main menu. 2. Use the Direction/Enter Button ( ) to select Brightness Control. 3. Press the Enter button, and the Screen brightness dialog box appears. 4. Continue to use Direction/Enter Button ( ) to decrease or increase the screen brightness. 5. When Screen brightness is suitable, press Enter/OK button for confirmation. Volume Control This option adjusts the volume of the speakers. To adjust the volume: 1. Press the 1st Menu button to invoke the first main menu.
Getting Started 2 41 2. Use the Direction/Enter Button ( ) to select Volume Control. 3. Press the Enter button, and the Volume dialog box appears. 4. Use Direction/Enter Button ( ) to decrease or increase the volume of the speakers. 5. When the Volume is suitable, press Enter/OK button for confirmation. Rotation This function is similar to the function of the Screen Rotation Button. It lets you change Convertible Tablet PC screen orientation. This flexibility of an adjustable screen layout permits you to shift between landscape and portrait viewing modes. To adjust the screen orientation: 1. Press the 1st Menu button to invoke the first main menu. 2. Use the Direction/Enter Button ( ) to select Rotation. 3. Press the Enter button to enter the sub-menu.
Getting Started 2 42 4. Use the Direction/Enter Button ( ) to select the orientation you want, then press the Enter button to confirm the changes. • The LCD integrated touch panel will only provide 16-bit high color resolution while you are using rotation function. Four options in the Rotation menu  Rotate 0 Degrees - keeps the screen in landscape viewing.  Rotate 90 Degrees - rotates the screen 90 degrees clockwise, in portrait viewing.  Rotate 180 Degrees - rotates the screen 180 degrees clockwise, in landscape viewing.  Rotate 270 Degrees - rotates the screen 270 degrees clockwise, in portrait viewing. Tablet PC Setup If you find that the tip of the stylus does not accurately point at items on the screen, then you can calibrate how the screen responds to the pen. This option allows you to calibrate your stylus. To do the pen calibration: 1. Press the 1st Menu button to invoke the first main menu. 2. Use the Direction/Enter Button ( ) to select Tablet PC Setup. 3. Press the Enter button to brings up Tablet and Pen Settings dialog box. 4. In the Settings tab, tap the Calibrate button. 5. There will be crosshair appearing at the four corners of the screen. Tap on the center of the each crosshair accordingly. 6. After finished the calibration, tap OK to exit.
Getting Started 2 43 • You can also tap the Tablet and Pen Settings icon in the Control Panel to do the pen calibration. For more the information, please refer to “Tablet and Pen Settings - Settings Tab - Setting up stylus and calibration” in this section 2.4. Tablet and Pen Settings Tablet PC Tutorials This option is a shortcut to the Convertible Tablet PC Tutorials, which give you an introduction in what is new and different about using a tablet computer. 1. Press the 1st Menu button to invoke the first main menu. 2. Use the Direction/Enter Button ( ) to select Tablet PC Tutorials. 3. Press the Enter button to brings up Tablet PC Tutorials main menu. • For more information about Windows Journal Tutorial, Tablet PC Input Panel Tutorial, and Speech Tutorial. Please see the description for details in Chapter 4.
Getting Started 2 44 Hibernate System If you select this menu, you will put the Convertible Tablet PC in the hibernation mode. When your computer hibernates, it stores whatever it has in memory on your hard disk and then shuts down. When your computer comes out of hibernation, it returns to its previous state. To put the computer in hibernation mode: 1. Press the 1st Menu button to invoke the first main menu. 2. Use the Direction/Enter Button ( ) to select Hibernate System 3. Press the Enter button to enter the sub-menu. 4. Press the OK button to hibernate system. Shutdown System This menu allows you to shutdown the Tablet PC and turn off the system. To shutdown your Convertible Tablet PC: 1. Press the 1st Menu button to invoke the first main menu. 2. Use the Direction/Enter Button ( ) to select Shutdown System. 3. Press the Enter button to enter the sub-menu. 4. Press the OK button to shutdown the Tablet PC.
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Using Your Notebook 3 47 3 Using Your Tablet PC This chapter describes how to operate the standard built-in features of the Convertible Tablet PC that you normally would use in your day-to-day computer work. If you are new to Convertible Tablet PCs and to your operating system, you should also read the manual on how to operate your system. It is very important to familiarize yourself with the operating system. The succeeding chapters not only guide you to go beyond the basics, but also try other exciting features.
Using Your Notebook 3 48 3.1 Starting Your Operating System The operating system is a must ingredient in using your Convertible Tablet PC. Without an operating system, it is like playing chess without the chessboard. It is the platform for all your software application programs to run on. The most popular operating system today is Microsoft Windows. This Convertible Tablet PC is part of a broad industry Tablet PC initiative that builds on the capabilities of Microsoft® Windows® XP Tablet PC Edition to extend the functionality of PCs. Convertible Tablet PC is the evolution of today's laptops, extending their capabilities with the addition of pen input, handwriting and speech technologies. 3.2 Understanding the Keyboard Functions Your Tablet PC is equipped with an 85-key keyboard that provides all the functionality of a full-sized 101 or 102-key IBM keyboard. Aside from the standard typewriter-layout keyboard of your Tablet PC, there are a number of extra features and function controls on the built-in keyboard including Windows system hot keys.
Using Your Notebook 3 49 1. Function Keys 2. Control Keys 3. Windows Start Menu Key 4. Control Keys 5. Windows Shortcut Key 6. Cursor Control Keys Keyboard Key features and operations are described below: 1. Function Keys Function keys are application-driven, like F1 through F12 can be found on the keyboard. These keys work together with the Fn Key to activate special functions. Some keys (printed in blue) are preprogrammed with dual functions. 2. Control keys---Ctrl, Alt, Fn, and Shift are controls used in conjunction with other keys to change their functions. To use control keys, press and hold the control key while pressing another key. For example, “Press Ctrl-C” means to hold down Ctrl key and type the letter C. Key combinations work especially to the application you are running.
Using Your Notebook 3 50 3. Windows keys Use the following two keys to facilitate your work:  Start Menu key Displays the Start menu.  Shortcut/Application key Provides quick access to shortcut menus. This key acts like a right mouse button. 4. Cursor Control keys Cursor control keys let you position the cursor on the screen where you want. In the screen, the cursor is a blinking underline, block, or vertical bar depending on the application. The cursor indicates where the next text typed is inserted. 5. Typewriter keys Typewriter keys (also called alphanumeric keys) are used to enter text and characters. Keys with blue print on them behave differently when combined with control keys.
Using Your Notebook 3 51 BASIC KEYBOARD FUNCTIONS Keypad Function Description <Enter> key. Execute a command. Within many text editing application programs, the <Enter> key inserts a hard carriage return, just like what ordinary typewriter does. <Esc> key. Press this key to cancel or escape from a command or function. <SysRq>. Used for multitasking operating system. + <Shift> + <PrtSc> key. Known as the Print Screen key. Press this key to map the whole screen to share memory for your specific usage. <Break> To temporarily halt execution of a command. Pressing any other key to resume execution of a command. + <Shift>+<Pause> key. Press this key to temporarily halt execution of a command. Pressing any other key to resume execution of a command. <Ins> key. Known as the Insert key. Press this key to toggle the keyboard data entry from insert to type over mode. <Del> key. Known as the Delete key. Press this key to delete the
Using Your Notebook 3 52 Keypad Function Description character to the right of the cursor, or delete marked texts or items. <Backspace> key. Press this key to delete the character to the left of the cursor. <Shift> key. Press this key in combination with alphabet letters to produce uppercase letters in typing. Use this key in combination with those two-character keys (found on the second row of the keyboard) to produce the upper marked keys. Also used in most application program in combination with other keys to execute a certain command. <Tab> key. Press this key to move the cursor to the next tab stop on the right side. This key works much the same as in ordinary typewriter. <Ctrl> key. Known as the Control key. Used in most application program in combination with other keys to execute a certain command.
Using Your Notebook 3 53 Keypad Function Description <Alt> key. Known as the Alternate key. Used in most application program in combination with other keys to execute a certain command. + <Fn>+<NumLK>. Activates the embedded 15-key numeric keypad. The keys are color coded blue. <Caps Lock> key. Used in most application program to always activate uppercase alphabet characters. + <Fn>+<ScrLK> key. Used in most application program to scroll the screen without having to move the cursor. CURSOR CONTROL KEYS Keypad Function Description Up arrow key. Moves the cursor up one line at a time. Down arrow key. Moves the cursor down one line at a time. Left arrow key. Moves the cursor to the left one space at a time.
Using Your Notebook 3 54 Keypad Function Description Right arrow key. Moves the cursor to the right one space at a time. SCREEN CONTROL KEYS Keypad Function Description <Home> key. Moves the cursor to the beginning of a screen or line. <PgUp> key. Moves the cursor up one screen at a time <PgDn> key. Moves the cursor down one screen at a time + <Fn>+<End> key. Moves the cursor to the end of a screen or line. WINDOWS HOT KEYS Keypad Function Description <Start> key. Pulls up the Windows Start menu. <Right Click> key. Performs a mouse right-click function for Windows system.
Using Your Notebook 3 55 SPECIAL FUNCTION KEYS The Tablet PC has special system function keys that activate key serving dual functions. When pressed in conjunction with the <Fn> key, these keys set specific system parameters and are sometimes referred to as "hot keys". Keypad Function Description + Enable or Disables the built-in system speaker. + Activate the system into the suspend mode. + Switches display between LCD, CRT, or LCD and CRT simultaneously. + Decreases the brightness of LCD display incrementally. + Increases the brightness of LCD display incrementally. 3.3 Using the Touch Pad Pointing Device Your Convertible Tablet PC comes with a built-in Touch Pad pointing device that is found on the center of the palm-rest surface. The Touch Pad offers a number of options that let you customize how it functions. To access these options, locate the Control Panel and double click on the Mouse icon. The options let you control the size and color of the cursor, cursor speed, the accepted double-click speed, and selection button orientation.
Using Your Notebook 3 56 The Touch Pad works as a mouse pointing device replacement that is used under Windows-based operating system. You can use the standard Microsoft driver that is compatible with the Touch Pad device and is normally used under Windows-based operating system. 1. Touch Pad 2. Scroll function 3. Right Selection Button 4. Left Selection Button Touch Pad Features Here how to use the Touch Pad pointing device: 1. The rectangular surface acts like a miniature duplicate of your display screen. To move the mouse cursor, place the finger lightly on the sensor pad and move in the desired direction. If you reach the end of the pad, lift your finger and place it back down on the other side of the pad. 2. To select an item, click on the item by pressing the left button control or by simply tapping on the surface once. A light, quick tap always works best. To execute an item, click the left button twice or do a quick double tap on the surface.
Using Your Notebook 3 57 3. To simulate holding the mouse button down (dragging an icon or selection), use the tap-and-drag gesture. This feels much like a double-click, except that the finger remains on the pad after the second tap: Tap, lift, tap, hold and move. The simulated button remains held as long as the finger remains on the pad. 4. To scroll up or down the screen, just slide up or down on the scroll symbol printed on the Touch Pad to move the screen up or down. • Avoid spilling any liquid on the Touch Pad surface and always keep the Glide pad surface and pointing finger dry from sweat built-up. Also do not expose Glide pad to any magnetic source object. 3.4 Configuring Your Screen Display This Tablet PC model provides 1024x768 resolution. You would also probably want to set the amount of color output to display sharper images and photos. POSSIBLE DISPLAY CONFIGURATIONS The table below shows you the possible display resolution you can set when using either the LCD display or the external monitor (CRT): Display Possible Resolution Maximum Color 1024x768 XGA LCD 640x480 800x600 1024x768 Max 32-bit colors Max 32-bit colors Max 32-bit colors CRT Only 640x480 800x600 Max 32-bit colors
Using Your Notebook 3 58 1024x768 Max 32-bit colors Max 32-bit colors • 65,536 or 64K colors is also equivalent to 16-bit high color while 16 million or 16M colors is equivalent to 32-bit true color. • You can use the <Fn> + <F8> hot-key to switch the display between LCD only, CRT only, or both LCD and CRT display. CHANGING THE DISPLAY PROPERTIES UNDER WINDOWS To change the display properties of your screen under Windows system, just right-click on the desktop area and select Properties or go to the Control Panel and click on the Display icon. The Display Properties dialog box will appear on your screen. Click on the Settings tab to set your desired configuration. Make sure to follow the configuration table above. 3.5 Knowing the Power Saving Features One of the great features in your Convertible Tablet PC aside from its superior performance is the ability to save energy power. Your Convertible Tablet PC is designed to incorporate intelligent and advanced power management functions that turn off power of most components when system is idle or not in use. This does not affect the performance of your system as it monitors the activity of your Convertible Tablet PC and resumes power and operating speed when activity is detected. This feature not only gives you longer battery hours but cooler systems and components as well. For more information on how to control the power management features of your Convertible Tablet PC, refer to Power
Using Your Notebook 3 59 Options function in Control Panel of Windows. The definitions of power management mode are depicted as follows: Full-On Mode No device in the system is executed in power management, the system can respond to all applications at maximum performance. Suspend to Disk mode When this mode is activated, the context of the entire system is saved to disk and all components and devices are powered off, while all clocks are also stopped (except Real Time Clock or RTC). You can activate this by setting the Hibernate mode on the Power Options of the Control Panel in Windows. To resume full-on state, you can press the power button. System off Mode All power, except the RTC (real time clock), has been turned off from the system. This includes external AC power source and battery power source. 3.6 Using Your Convertible Tablet PC Your Convertible Tablet PC is a fully functional computer with a design to make your computer more convenient and mobile. The Convertible Tablet PC is also designed with full consideration of user's natural and efficient computing application. With the convertible screen and tablet operating system, this computer becomes a versatile computer and looks stylish too. Put your Convertible Tablet PC on a sufficiently large flat space with a power outlet nearby. The surface where you put your Convertible Tablet PC should be smooth, level, and sturdy.
Using Your Notebook 3 60 Using As a Usual Notebook: Press the lower clasp to release the panel and slowly lift up the LCD panel to open the Convertible Tablet PC. In the beginning, you will find this computer can be used like a usual notebook. Use in normal notebook mode For presentation Rotate your TFT-LCD panel clockwise to your desired degree and angle. In such way, information can be shared with others. Rotate the Screen to specific angel for presentation
Using Your Notebook 3 61 As a Tablet PC mode Rotate your TFT-LCD panel clockwise to the end (up to 180 degree). Set down your TFT-LCD panel horizontally, and secure the panel using the latch. Remove the stylus from the pen slot. Now your computer is in Tablet PC. Use as Tablet PC mode by folding up TFT-LCD panel 3.7 How to Access the Combo Drive Your system is equipped with a CD-RW/DVD combo drive installed on the right side of your Convertible Tablet PC. You would normally use the drive for installing operating system and software application programs, burning CD’s and watching DVD movies. To insert and remove a disc on the drive: 1. Make sure the Convertible Tablet PC is turned on. Press the eject button found on the door cover of the combo drive. The CD tray mechanism will pop-out slightly and slowly pull out the whole length of the tray.
Using Your Notebook 3 62 2. Place the disc on top of the CD tray with the label side facing up. Gently press the compact disc onto the center spindle to secure the disc. 3. To remove the disc, press on the center spindle and pull up the disc from the side until the disc snaps out of the spindle lock. • If the eject function is disabled by software or a power failure occurs, the Emergency Eject Hole allows you to manually remove a CD from the reader. 4. To close the combo drive, simply push the CD tray inside. The combo drive LED will activate when the disc is detected. Wait until the LED has turned off and then start to read the disc. How to care the CD When you handle CDs, pay attention to the following guidelines:
Using Your Notebook 3 63 1. Always pick up the CD by its edges. 2. Avoid scratching or soiling either side of the CD. 3. Do not write with a ball-point pen or apply labels on either side of the CD. 4. Keep the CD away from direct sunlight or high temperatures. 5. Clean fingerprints or dust from the CD by wiping it with a soft cloth. The above points also apply to other optical storage media. • The Combo drive is a Class 1 Laser Product.
Enjoy Your Convertible Tablet PC 4 65 4 Enjoy Your Convertible Tablet PC This chapter will help you learn special function of Convertible Tablet PC. This chapter shows you how to make full use of all the multi-media features of your Convertible Tablet PC. You will learn how to mix and match the built-in sound system and how to use the Combo drive to create an exciting full multi-media presentation.
Enjoy Your Convertible Tablet PC 4 66 4.1 Using Convertible Tablet PC Input Panel LAUNCHING THE TABLET PC INPUT PANEL Data can be entered from the touch screen by using the Stylus and Tablet PC Input Panel. To launch the Tablet PC Input Panel, tap the Tablet PC Input Panel icon next to the Start button on the lower left corner of the panel. You can either enter data with handwriting panel or soft keyboard of the Tablet PC Input Panel. To switch the handwriting box or soft keyboard, please tap the Keyboard or Writing Pad. Inputting with Keyboard The software keyboard looks and acts like a standard keyboard. Use your stylus to tap the keys. You can use the software keyboard to enter text anywhere that you can use a standard keyboard to enter text. The software keyboard is especially useful for entering small amounts of text that require a high degree of accuracy, such as passwords and file names. Also, the software keyboard is often the easiest tool for correcting spelling or punctuation. Tap Keyboard and a soft keyboard will display.
Enjoy Your Convertible Tablet PC 4 67 Inputting with Writing Pad The writing pad converts your handwriting into typed text and inserts it in a location that you specify, such as a DOC document. In some programs, you can choose to enter your handwriting instead of typed text. You can use the writing pad to enter text anywhere that you can use a standard keyboard to enter text. The writing pad is especially useful for brief writing tasks like writing e-mail messages, recording phone messages, and taking meeting notes. Tap Writing Pad and a handwriting panel will display.
Enjoy Your Convertible Tablet PC 4 68 TABLET INPUT PANEL SETTINGS You can define your custom settings by tapping the Tools on the up-left corner. There are six options: Speech, Text Preview, Dock, Options, Help, and Close. • Speech To enable the two different speech modes: Dictation and Voice command to speak to your convertible tablet pc either to dictate or give commands. In the Dictation mode, your Convertible Tablet PC listens to everything you say and changes your words to text. In the Voice command mode, your Convertible Tablet PC listens for specific words that correspond to an existing list of available voice commands. • Text Preview You can use the text preview pane to review and edit your text before you insert it. • Dock Dock or float Convertible Tablet PC Input Panel. • Options You can execute the advanced settings for bringing up the Options dialog box for. It contains the following tabs as:  Writing Pad  Writing Tools  Write Anywhere
Enjoy Your Convertible Tablet PC 4 69  Speech  Advanced • Help Shows you the help topics, tutorial, program information, version number, and copyright. • Close Close the Tablet PC Input Panel. 4.2 Using Windows Journal WHAT IS WINDOWS JOURNAL? In Microsoft® Windows® Journal, you can use the tablet pen to write information and save it in a note. You can convert your writing to typed text, and enter typed text into your notes. Also, you can create drawings in your notes and insert pictures. LAUNCH WINDOWS JOURNAL Tab on the Start button, point to Programs, Tablet PC and then tab Window Journal to launch the program.
Enjoy Your Convertible Tablet PC 4 70 Full screen view of Windows Journal Entering the Note Title Write directly in the Journal document with the stylus, such as the title “Welcome to my Birthday Party!!” in the “Note Title” area.
Enjoy Your Convertible Tablet PC 4 71 Using a Pen On the Pen toolbar, you can select one of several pens that have different settings for ink color, ink thickness, and tip style. You can customize these pen settings to suit your preferences. Select a pen 1. On the Pen toolbar, tap the small arrow to the right of the Pen button . 2. A list of pens appears. 3. Tap the pen that you want to use. Change pen settings You can change the settings for any pen. 1. On the Pen toolbar, tap the small arrow to the right of the Pen button , and then tap Pen Settings 2. In the Current pens list, tap the pen for which you want to change the settings. 3. Select the appropriate color, thickness, and tip style. 4. Tick the Pressure sensitive check box. This means when you press harder with the tablet pen, the ink that you create in your note becomes thicker.
Enjoy Your Convertible Tablet PC 4 72 Pen Settings Using a Highlighter On the Pen toolbar, you can choose one of several highlighters that have different settings for ink color, ink thickness, and tip style. You can customize these highlighter settings to suit your preferences. Select a highlighter 1. On the Pen toolbar, tap the small arrow to the right of the Highlighter button . 2. A list of pens appears. 3. Tap the highlighter that you want to use. Change highlighter settings You can change the settings for any pen with following steps: 1. On the Pen toolbar, tap the small arrow to the right of the Highlighter button , and then tap Highlighter
Enjoy Your Convertible Tablet PC 4 73 Settings. 2. In the Current highlighters list, tap the highlighter for which you want to change the settings. 3. Select the appropriate color, thickness, and tip style. 4. Tick the Pressure sensitive check box. This means when you press harder with the tablet pen, the ink that you create in your note becomes thicker. Highlighter Settings Using the Eraser Tool You can use to remove writing and drawing from your notes. Select the eraser size 1. On the Pen toolbar, tap the arrow to the right of the Eraser button , and tap the size of the eraser, Small, Medium, or Large, that you want to use. 2. The eraser removes all of the ink that it touches. 3. The eraser does not affect pictures or text boxes.
Enjoy Your Convertible Tablet PC 4 74 Erase an entire ink stroke 1. On the Pen toolbar, tap the arrow to the right of the Eraser button , and tap Stroke. 2. Tap any part of the ink stroke that you want to erase. 3. The entire stroke is erased. Erase portions of an ink stroke 1. On the Pen toolbar, tap the arrow to the right of the Eraser button , and tap the size of the eraser, Small, Medium, or Large, that you want to use. 2. Tap the Selection Tool button , and the drag the stylus over the ink that you want to erase. 3. Select Delete from the pop-up menu. Select the portion you want to delete
Enjoy Your Convertible Tablet PC 4 75 Select Delete command
Enjoy Your Convertible Tablet PC 4 76 LET’S PRACTICE ! Practice using your tablet screen by using the writing tablet. Create a new note and enter the Note Title You can enter the text as titled “Welcome to my birthday party !!”on the Note Title area. Insert a picture To insert a picture, press and hold your stylus and then select Insert Picture from the pop-up menu. You can also select Picture option from the Insert menu on the toolbar. • Microsoft® Windows® Journal supports the following picture file types as xxx.jpg, xxx.jpeg, xxx.gif, xxx.bmp, xxx.png, xxx.wmf, and xxx.emf. You can freely type text next to the picture with applying appropriate pen, highlighter color, thickness, and tip style. To set this configuration, on the
Enjoy Your Convertible Tablet PC 4 77 Pen toolbar, tap the small arrow to the right of the Pen button . Send your Note via E-mail 1. To send your note via e-mail, select "Send to Mail Recipient…" from the File menu on the toolbar. 2. The "Send to Mail Recipient" dialog box appears. 3. Select the attachment file format as: Journal note (.jnt), Web page (.mht) or Black and white image (.tif) for your sending.
Enjoy Your Convertible Tablet PC 4 78 4.3 Using Sticky Notes What is Sticky Notes? With Microsoft® Sticky Notes, it allows you to quickly write notes and keep it easily. You can use this function as the same way when you use a paper sticky note to retain names, phone numbers, simple maps with directions, and other information. You can also use a microphone to record information. A sticky note can contain both writing and recording. LAUNCH STICKY NOTES To use the "Sticky Notes" function, first please tab on the Start button, point to Programs, and then tab Sticky Notes to launch this program.
Enjoy Your Convertible Tablet PC 4 79 Full screen view of Sticky Notes You can execute following functions in the Sticky Notes • To make Sticky Notes open automatically in startup On the Tools menu, point to Options, and then tap Open at Startup. • Keep Sticky Notes always visible on the desktop On the Tools menu, point to Options, and then tap Always on Top. • Delete Sticky Notes On the title bar, tap Delete button. • Close Sticky Notes On the title bar, tap Close button. • Your notes are automatically saved when you close Sticky Notes.
Enjoy Your Convertible Tablet PC 4 80 • Remove an ink stroke An ink stroke is a continuous movement of the stylus that starts when the stylus touches the screen and ends when the stylus is lifted. You can easily remove an ink stroke from a written note by using the scratch-out gesture. 1. On the Tools menu, point to Options, and then tap Enable Scratch-out Gesture. 2. Using the stylus to draw the line OVER the ink stroke to make the scratch-out gesture activate on the text you want to erase.
Enjoy Your Convertible Tablet PC 4 81 • If your scratch-out gesture does not OVER the ink stroke that you want to erase. There will be only some portion of the ink stroke deleted. CREATE AND PLAY A VOICE NOTE You can record a new voice note or add your voice to a written note. To use this function, please follow the steps below: 1. Tab on the Start button, point to Programs, and then tab Sticky Notes to appear the Sticky Notes. 2. In the lower-right corner, tap New Note button to appear a new sticky notes. 3. In the lower-left corner, tap Record button and speak with your computer microphone for recording the voice. 4. When you finish recording, tap Stop button. 5. Tap the Play button to play the voice that you recorded previously. • When you tap Record, the date and time appear in the title bar. • You can record a maximum of 30 seconds. The position of the slider indicates how much recording time remains. 4.4 Using Speech WHAT IS SPEECH? Speech capabilities for a computer system refer to the ability to play back text in a spoken voice (referred to as text-to-speech or TTS), or to convert a spoken voice into electronic text (referred to as speech recognition or SR). The two capabilities are independent of each other. Many systems will have only TTS. SR may be installed later either by loading a speech package, or more
Enjoy Your Convertible Tablet PC 4 82 commonly, through an application which has incorporated speech into it. For example, a new word processor or office tool suite may include speech and it will be loaded at that time. LAUNCH SPEECH For speech systems to work properly or for optimal results, the components need to be set up correctly. Set up a microphone 1. Plug a microphone into the microphone jack. 2. Open Speech in Control Panel. 3. Select the Speech Recognition tab. 4. Speak directly into the microphone. The sound level should register in the Microphone Level indicator. 5. You can also tap "Configure Microphone" to invoke Microphone Wizard for you to adjust your microphone volume for use with speech recognition.
Enjoy Your Convertible Tablet PC 4 83 Set up speakers 1. You can plug an external speaker into the Line-out jack or using the external speaker. 2. Open Speech in Control Panel. 3. On the Text-to-Speech tab, click Preview Voice to hear the currently selected voice; the text will be spoken by highlighting the words as they are spoken. If the speakers are working properly, you will hear the spoken words.
Enjoy Your Convertible Tablet PC 4 84 Change languages The language used by either speech recognition (SR) or text-to-speech (TTS) is dependent on the respective engine. Only one engine of each type (SR and TTS) can be active at a given time. You need to decide a particular engine that meets your requirements and use that engine more often. Once an engine is set, it is not usually necessary to change it. To change an SR language: 1. Open Speech in Control Panel. 2. On the Speech Recognition tab, change the SR language by selecting the option in Language drop-down list. To change a TTS language: 1. Open Speech in Control Panel. 2. On the Text-to-Speech tab, change the TTS language by changing the TTS engine.
Enjoy Your Convertible Tablet PC 4 85 LAUNCH SPEECH IN TABLET INPUT PANEL To launch the speech via Tablet Input Panel, please follow the steps below: 1. Tap the Tablet PC Input Panel icon next to the Start button on the lower left corner of desktop. 2. Tap the Tools on the up-left corner in the Tablet PC Input Panel and select Speech. 3. There are two speech modes: Dictation and Voice command for launching that lets you speak to your tablet computer via dictate or give commands. In the Dictation mode, your Convertible Tablet PC listens to everything you say and changes your words to text. In the Voice command mode, your computer listens for specific words that correspond to an existing list of available voice commands. 4. Tap "Start Speech" to start the speech program. 4.5 Playing Video and MPEG Files Your Convertible Tablet PC is capable of running video motion files as well as MPEG (Motion Picture Expert Group) files on CD, DVD, or CD-RW. By using software MPEG program, you can watch real full-motion picture on your Convertible Tablet PC. You can also run the Windows Media Player under the Entertainment programs group as well to show all media device programs.
Enjoy Your Convertible Tablet PC 4 86 Windows Media Player 4.6 Using DVD DVD is the breakthrough in superb full-motion picture playback. One disc can contain at least 4.7GB of information, capable of holding one full-length movie with soundtracks, subtitles, and different languages. Much more, the DVD-ROM drive of your Tablet PC is backward compatible with CD-ROM drive so it allows you to use any CD as well. It also works the same as a CD-ROM. 4.7 Using the DVD+CD-RW combo DVD+CD-RW combo drive is a device that can write digital data to CD-RW and CD-R compact disk (CD). With this device, you can backup your own data to CD-R or CD-RW disc for mass data storage and safe retaining. The CD-R disc can be
Enjoy Your Convertible Tablet PC 4 87 written several times until the CD-R is full; the CD-RW disc, furthermore, can write and erase data repeatedly. Please refer to the related user manual about the CD-RW software. • Please pay attention to the copyright of the software or data you want to backup. Backup or distribution of software or data may be illegal according to the restrictions of the law.
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Connecting to Peripherals 5 89 5 Connecting to Peripherals This chapter describes how you attach peripheral devices to your Convertible Tablet PC. You can connect an external monitor/TV, attach USB device, or any other peripheral device. You will learn how to use these peripheral devices with the step-by-step instructions depicted in this chapter.
Connecting to Peripherals 5 90 5.1 Using the USB Port USB or Universal Serial Port is a peripheral bus standard developed by Compaq, DEC, IBM, Intel, Microsoft, NEC and Northern Telecom. Personal computers equipped with USB will allow Convertible Tablet PC peripherals to automatically configure as soon as they are physically attached - without the need to reboot or run setup. USB will also allow multiple devices to run simultaneously on a computer, with peripherals such as floppy drive, mouse, digital cameras, scanners, printers, CD-RW drives, modems, keyboards, games devices and acting as additional plug-in sites, or hubs. • Depending on your operational requirements, you may need to disable other ports in order to release system resource for the USB port. 5.2 Using an External Monitor Port Your Convertible Tablet PC has a 15-pin VGA port for supporting any external CRT or LCD color monitor. You need a display signal cable (usually provided with the monitor). One end of the cable must have a 15-pin connector for the system. To connect an external monitor:
Connecting to Peripherals 5 91 1. Turn off your Convertible Tablet PC and make sure the monitor power switch is turned off. • The Convertible Tablet PC must be powered off or suspended while the monitor is being connected. Although you can connect the external Monitor without power off the Convertible Tablet PC and the external monitor, however, it is harmful to both devices and it shortens the life of these devices. 2. Connect the connector cable of the monitor to the VGA port at the back of your Convertible Tablet PC. Secure the cable connection with the screws provided. 3. Connect the monitor power cable and plug it into a properly grounded wall outlet. 4. Turn on the power of the monitor. 5. Turn on your Convertible Tablet PC. Both the LCD panel and the monitor screen will show the display. Your Convertible Tablet PC is set at default to run at simultaneous display mode. 6. If you only want to show the display on the external monitor or projector and shut off the LCD display, you can use the <Fn> + <F8> hot-key to switch display type between LCD and external monitor. Keep pressing the hot-key until you get the display to external monitor only.
Connecting to Peripherals 5 92 • Refer to Chapter 3 regarding the possible External CRT resolutions and how to change the display properties. 5.3 Using the TV Port Also found at the left of your computer is one S-Video port. To display your computer screen on the TV: 1. Turn off your computer and plug one end of the S-Video cable to the end to the input video jack of your television set. 2. Turn on your computer and your television set. 3. Click the Start button, then point to Settings, and click Control Panel.
Connecting to Peripherals 5 93 4. Double-click on the Display icon and point to Setting tab. 5. Double-click Advanced button and point to Utility Manager tab. 6. Choose the Driver Mode Setting and set primary display to TV, then click OK. Windows now automatically detect the TV port and enable this function. 5.4 Using the External Audio System At the right side of your Convertible Tablet PC, you will find the built-in audio ports. You can connect Microphone jacks, earphone or powered speaker. To connect to a audio jack: 1. Locate the audio port (Microphone, Headphone) that you want to use to the target device. 2. Plug the jack into the port on the right side of the system. • If you use external speakers and experience the sound distortion or feedback, please lower the volume. Some factors is caused by too close locating the microphone and speakers from each other, moving away the external audio device from the unit may help.
Connecting to Peripherals 5 94 5.5 Using the LAN Port This Convertible Tablet PC comes with an internal 10Base-T/100Base-TX LAN module that connects your Convertible Tablet PC to other computers/networks through a local area network (LAN) and supports data transfer rates at 10Mbps and can be up to 100Mbps. The 10Base-T standard also called Twisted Pair Ethernet is connected with RJ-45 connectors. The 100Base-TX is based on the older Ethernet standard. Because it is 10 times faster than Ethernet, it is often referred to as Fast Ethernet. The built-in LAN module provides a standard RJ-45 connector. To connect the twisted-pair cable to your LAN port: 1. Locate the twisted-pair cable in the accessories box in Convertible Tablet PC shipping carton. Each end of the cable has a RJ-45 connector. 2. Connect one end of the cable into the network wall outlet or HUB. 3. Connect the other end of the cable into the Convertible Tablet PC RJ-45 LAN port.
Connecting to Peripherals 5 95 5.6 Using the Wireless LAN Wireless LAN is the major breakthrough in computer communication technology. It lets user connect to the LAN environment without using any wire to traditional RJ-45 jack. User can enjoy the wireless connection within the range of Wireless Access Point (AP) of LAN. WAP is the wireless transmission and receiving device, it generally connects to the server of a LAN environment or act as a LAN hub with wireless connection. Access point can be set in an office environment, airport, major railway station, etc. that depends on the construction of each country. In most case, you probably can use it in an office, please consult with the network department of your company for more details. This Convertible Tablet PC integrates built-in 802.11g wireless LAN module. You can connect to Wireless Access Points without the need for an external wireless LAN device. 5.7 Using the Modem Port This Convertible Tablet PC comes equipped with a 56K internal fax/data modem that allows you to communicate with others via fax, email, or to connect to an online service or bulletin board. The built-in fax/data modem provides on standard phone connector. To connect the analog phone cable to your modem: 1. Locate the analog phone cable in the accessories box in Convertible Tablet PC shipping carton. Each end of the cable has a RJ-11 connector. 2. Connect one end of the cable into a standard wall outlet. 3. Connect the other end of the cable into the Tablet PC modem port.
Connecting to Peripherals 5 96 • The speed of data transmission is dependent on the quality of the telephone line. Digitally terminated lines improve the speed of data transmission. Contact your service provider for more information. • The analog phone cable is an industry standard cable. Longer cables are available at your local electronics store.
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Customizing Your Convertible Tablet PC 6 99 6 Customizing Your Convertible Tablet PC Your Convertible Tablet PC uses the Phoenix INSYDE BIOS Setup program that allows you to set several system configuration in changing the way your Convertible Tablet PC performs. This includes your system time and date, disk drive configuration and password setup. This information is then stored in the CMOS RAM and will remain permanent unless you change it again. This chapter discusses on how you will activate the BIOS Setup program and change the system configuration to suit your desired operation. You must be careful to set the configuration properly in order for your Convertible Tablet PC to run smoothly. If you are not sure of any settings, contact your Customer Care.
Customizing Your Convertible Tablet PC 6 100 6.1 Running the BIOS Setup Program Your Convertible Tablet PC is likely to have been properly setup and configured by your dealer prior to delivery. However, you may find it necessary to use the computer’s BIOS (Basic Input-Output System) Setup program to change system configuration information, such as the current date and time, or your hard disk drive type. The Setup program can be accessed when you power on the system and pressing the <F2> function key. The settings that you specify within the Setup program are recorded in a special area memory called the CMOS RAM. This memory is backed up by a battery so that is will not be erased when you turn off or reset the system. Whenever you turn on the Convertible Tablet PC, the system will read the settings stored in the CMOS RAM and compare them to the equipment check conducted during the Power On Self Test (POST). If an error occurs, an error message will be displayed on the screen, and you will then be prompted to run the Setup Program. As the POST (Power-On Self Test) executes during the boot up process, the screen will display the following message: Press <F2> to Enter SETUP Press the <F2> key to run the BIOS Setup program. The BIOS Setup program is organized into six main-menus. To move from one option to another, you can use ← and → arrow keys for selection.
Customizing Your Convertible Tablet PC 6 101 Menu Bar The top line of the screen. There are six main-menu on it. • Startup The Startup-main menu contains the options as: Date and Time, Splash Boot Logo, Fast Boot, Set Admin password, Set User password, and Version Info. • Memory The Startup-main menu contains the options as: Cache Systems, Shared Memory, and Memory Frequency.  Cache System Lets you set the value of cache system to Disabled or Write Back for set L1 Cache and L2 Cache, respectively.  Shared Memory Lets you set the value of shared memory to 32, 64, or 128 MB.  Memory Frequency Lets you set the value of memory frequency to DDR 266MHz, DDR333MHz, DDR 400MHz, or Auto.
Customizing Your Convertible Tablet PC 6 102 • Disks The Disks-main menu contains the options as: IDE Settings, HDD Password, and Virus Alert.  IDE Settings Lets you set the value of IDE with the various parameters for HDD Timing, I/O 32 bit transfer, HDD Block transfer, and Select Device, respectively.  HDD password Lets you set the password for your hard disk  Virus Alert Lets you activate or inactivate the Virus Alert function when system is attacked by the virus. You can press this option to appear the tick mark in front of it for enabling this function. • Spread Lets you activate or inactivate the Spread function by pressing this option to appear the tick mark in front of it. • Boot Lets you set the Boot Sequence in booting your system by setting the options as: HardDisk (HDD), CD-ROM, Floppy (FDD), and PXE. • Exit Lets you identify the status for exiting the BIOS Setup program as: Save and Exit, Exit (No Save), Default Settings, and Restore Settings.
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Using Options 7 105 7 Using Options This chapter describes the advanced features and expandable architecture in your Convertible Tablet PC. You can upgrade your system for specific requirements.
Using Options 7 106 7.1 System Upgrade This section provides some steps in performing a system upgrade for your Convertible Tablet PC. The upgrade procedures include the following: MEMORY UPGRADE Your Convertible Tablet PC offers 200-pin SODIMM (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Module) at least 256 MB DDR-SDRAM. The memory compartment is located inside your computer. The table below lists the possible combinations of different memory module and memory size. • Please contact dealer for changing or adding DDR-SDRAM module. It is not available for users to change it by themselves. Based Memory Installing Memory Total 256 MB 256 MB 512 MB 256 MB 512 MB 768 MB 512 MB 256 MB 768 MB 512 MB 512 MB 1024 MB INSTALLING MEMORY MODULE Your computer comes with standard 512 MB of DDR SDRAM. You can increase system memory to a maximum of 1024 MB in the system, by installing one small outline double inline memory modules (SO-DIMMs) with installed base memory in the system. To install the memory module:
Using Options 7 107 1. Make sure the system is powered off, the battery also is removed and that no peripheral devices are attached. 2. Turn the computer upside-down and locate the screw that secures the DIMM door at the underside of the notebook. 3. Remove the screw and open the DIMM cover by your finger. 4. Locate the memory module into the empty memory module sockets. (Your system comes with one memory module already installed in the socket.) • Avoid touching the exposed components inside the system. Doing so may damage the system. 5. Insert the connector of the memory module into the socket. Make sure the notch of the memory module fits the nose of the socket.  Hold the memory module at a 30-degree angle and push its connector into the memory socket of the notebook.  Press down on the edge of the memory module until the locking tabs on both sides is locked. 6. Put the DIMM door back and secure the screw on the DIMM door. 7. Turn the system over.
Using Options 7 108 To remove a memory module, push the locking tabs aside from the memory module until the module pops up. Then, remove the memory module. UPGRADING HARD DISK Your Convertible Tablet PC offers one 2.5" format, 9.5mm height hard disk. If the volume does not fit your need or it is crashed, you can upgrade it by replacing with new hard disk. Please do the following steps to change it. 1. Remove the screws and open the cover by lifting its upper side cover. 2. Take out the hard disk from the compartment by finger carefully 3. Remove the connector from the hard disk gently. 4. Remove the crane screws located at each side of the hard disk. 5. Rotate and tighten the crane screws to the new hard disk. 6. Attach the connector to the new hard disk precisely. 7. Place the hard disk back to the compartment. 8. Cover the lid, then rotate and tighten the screws.
Using Options 7 109 • Please tighten the screws located at each side of the hard disk before operating the hard disk. Any vibration may cause damage with the running hard disk. • Please contact dealer or certified technician for changing the hard disk drive. The damage of changing HDD resulting from users may not be under warranty.
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Caring for Your Convertible Tablet PC 8 111 8 Caring for Your Convertible Tablet PC Your Convertible Tablet PC is a fully Windows compatible portable personal computer with the latest features in mobile computing and multimedia technology. Lightweight and compact, your Convertible Tablet PC runs on a wide range of general business, personal productivity, and professional applications. It is ideal for use in the office, at home, and on the road. Your Convertible Tablet PC also allows provides several levels of customization and expansion that are previously available only on desktop PCs.
Caring for Your Convertible Tablet PC 8 112 8.1 Important Safety Instructions This Convertible Tablet PC has been tested for conformance with the international safety regulations. Like any electronic device, however, this Convertible Tablet PC should be used with care. To protect yourself from possible injury and to minimize the risk of damage to this Convertible Tablet PC, read and follow these safety instructions: • Read all of these instructions and follow all warnings and instructions marked on this Convertible Tablet PC. • Save these instructions for future use. • Except as explained elsewhere in this manual, do not attempt to service this Convertible Tablet PC yourself. Opening or removing covers that are marked “Do Not Remove” might expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing of marked components to qualified personnel. • To reduce the risk of fire, use at least No. 26 AWG wire for the telecommunication line cord. • Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. • Do not use this product near water. For example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool. • Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may fall, causing serious damage to it. • Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be remote risk of electric shock from lightning. • Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
Caring for Your Convertible Tablet PC 8 113 • Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation; to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered. • The product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register, or in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided. • This product should be operated from the type of power indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your dealer or local power company. • Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product where persons will tread on the cord. • If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the total ampere rating of the equipment plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total rating of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the fuse rating. • Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could resulting a fire or electronic shocks. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. • Always disconnect all telephone lines & all power cords from the wall outlet before servicing or disassembling this product. And, refer it for servicing to qualified service personal under the following conditions:  When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.  If liquid has been spilled into the product.  If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
Caring for Your Convertible Tablet PC 8 114  If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition.  If the product has been dropped or cabinet has been damaged.  If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service. 8.2 Cleaning Your Convertible Tablet PC To keep your Convertible Tablet PC working properly, please follow these guidelines: • Do not attempt to disassemble or modify your Convertible Tablet PC. • Do not place anything on top of the device at any time to prevent screen damage. • Avoid using or storing in places where static electricity or electrical noise is likely to occur. • Avoid using or storing in places where there are sudden temperature variations or condensation, or in direct sunlight. • Keep the device away from excessive moisture and temperature extremes. Do not expose the device to liquids or precipitation. • Operate the device with the battery pack installed, even when using external power. This ensures system will have the necessary power to operate when disconnected from external power.
Caring for Your Convertible Tablet PC 8 115 8.3 Maintaining the LCD Quality • Do not spray liquid directly on the screen or allow excess liquid to drip down inside the device. • Do not place anything on the screen at any time to prevent screen damage, for example, drink or food. • Do not scratch the surface of the screen with any hard objects. • Keep the device away from direct sunlight or strong ultraviolet light for extended periods of time. • To clean the device, wipe the screen and the exterior with a soft, damp cloth moistened only with water. Do not using soap or other cleaning products on the screen, it will discolor the finish and damage the screen. • To avoid damage to the glass LCD panel, do not press any heavy or sharp objects against the panel. Severe glass damage could take place. 8.4 Maintaining Your Hard Disk Losing your data has the same consequences as a system break down. Users must make it a habit of doing hard disk maintenance every week or so. Here is some maintenance you could do: • Always back up your data files from your hard disk. • Enable and update the virus detecting program to monitor virus that could tamper your files. • Never move or raise the Convertible Tablet PC while the hard disk is being accessed, most especially don't jar the hard disk as this may cause a hard disk crash.
Caring for Your Convertible Tablet PC 8 116 • Use hard disk maintenance programs like Disk Defragmenter of Windows. This reorganizes your hard disk by eliminating fragmentation and improving your hard disk access time. • Install a system password in your Convertible Tablet PC so others won't be able to use the hard disk. 8.5 Battery Care Guidelines • Do not heat or attempt to disassemble a battery, and do not place a battery in water or in a fire. • Do not subject batteries to strong impacts, such as hitting them with a hammer, stepping on them or dropping them. • Do not drop, puncture or disassemble batteries. • Do not attempt to open or service the battery pack. 8.6 When You Travel Travel Care • Take the AC-DC adapter that comes with Convertible Tablet PC with you. • Hand-carry Convertible Tablet PC in the Carrying Bag or a protective case. Do not check it with your luggage. • When using your Convertible Tablet PC in an airplane, make sure that the wireless LAN is OFF.
Caring for Your Convertible Tablet PC 8 117 • Be aware of the possible effect of airport security devices on your device. There are three types of airport security devices: X-ray machines, magnetic detectors (the device you walk through), and security magnetic wands. It is recommended that you prevent exposure of your device to magnetic detectors and security magnetic wands. Shipping Care • Safeguard your data by making a backup copy. • Turn off Convertible Tablet PC and disconnect all external devices. • Pack Convertible Tablet PC and all external devices (e.g., power cords and AC-DC adapter) in the original packing boxes or in similar packaging with sufficient protective packing material.
System Specification A 119 APPENDIX A System Specification This appendix gives information on the technical and hardware specifications of your Convertible Tablet PC. Please note that the information mentioned here may not be exactly the same with your Convertible Tablet PC as specification is subject to change without notice or modifying this manual. Designed with an advanced modular architecture, your Convertible Tablet PC also allows you several levels of customization and expansion options previously available only on desktop PCs.
System Specification A 120 PROCESSOR UNIT • INTEL P-M Dothan 1.7 1.8G • Built in 2MB cache memory • INTEL Celeron M 360 1.4G • Built in 1MB cache memory SYSTEM MEMORY • Two 200-pin memory slots • User-upgradeable to maximum memory size 1 GB using DDR 256MB and 512MB SO-DIMMs • DDR266/333 SDRAM modules LCD DISPLAY • 12.1" XGA (1024x768 Resolution) Color TFT LCD • Maximum 32-bit colors VGA SYSTEM • Simultaneous LCD and external monitor (CRT) display • LCD Panel support: 1024x768 resolution, XGA, Max 32bit color • CRT: 1024x768 resolution, XGA, Max 32bit color STORAGE • HDD form factor: 9.5 mm high, 2.5", 60 or 80 GB • IDE Controller: Ultra DMA ATA-100
System Specification A 121 • Optical Disk device: Combo DVD+CD-RW AUDIO SYSTEM • H/W Audio Sound Blaster compatible • Built-in 2 high quality paper cone speaker (1.0W) -Ultra thin • Audio input jacks for microphone (MIC) • Audio output jack for external speaker or headphone (Line-Out) • Volume Control: Adjust Volume by Thumb Wheel PCMCIA SLOT TOUCH PAD Touch Pad with scroll function and left/right buttons. KEYBOARD • Full-sized 85-keys keyboard with Windows systems hot-keys, inverted T-cursor keys, 6 hot keys, 12 function keys, and embedded numeric keypad FLASH BIOS 512K Flash ROM BIOS for easy BIOS upgrade I/O PORTS • 4 x Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0)
System Specification A 122 • 1 x 15-pin VGA (CRT) • 1 x S-Video • 1 x LAN port • 1 x Modem port WIRELESS DEVICES Wireless LAN: 802.11b+g AC/DC POWER SUPPLY ADAPTER Universal auto-switching 65W (100V~240V) adapter BATTERY • Rechargeable 6-Cells Li-ion battery pack with Smart Battery function • Target Battery Mark: 4 Hours • 2 hours quick charge (computer turned off) HOUSING MATERIAL Top/Button: Magnesium-Aluminum WEIGHT AND DIMENSION • 11.65” (W) x 9.65” (D) x 1.35” (H, front) • ~ 4.7 to 5 lbs.
Troubleshooting B 123 Appendix B Troubleshooting GENERAL PROBLEMS Question: Convertible Tablet PC does not turn on when not connected to AC power. Solution: The power may be too low, and the Power LED Indicator starts blinking. Connect to AC power to recharge battery and to run your Tablet PC simultaneously. Question: Battery runs out of power quickly. Solution: It is possible you are using your Convertible Tablet PC in ways that drain the power quickly. The Power LED Indicator starts blinking in low power mode. Please plug the AC-DC adapter in and start charging until the power is full. type Question: Auto power off Solution: Power is too low. Use the Stylus to tap on the screen to see if the display activates. You can plug the AC-DC adapter in to charge Convertible Tablet PC. Question: ConvertibleTablet PC locks up when running
Troubleshooting B 124 applications, or runs slowly. Solution: Convertible Tablet PC is locked. . Close some applications that are not in use, if this doesn’t work, you can restart your system. Be sure to save your data before you restart the system. Question: Convertible Tablet PC does not turn on or the TFT LCD display appears to be off, even though the power is on. Solution:  The display brightness and contrast are too low. Use the Brightness Control menu to adjust the brightness level of screen image.  Convertible Tablet PC is in Suspend mode. Use the Stylus to tap on the screen to see if the display activates.  Convertible Tablet PC has run out of power. Plug the AC-DC adapter in to charge Tablet PC. Question: Screen is blank Solution:  Adjust the LCD display brightness and contrast by using the Brightness Control menu. The screen can be darkened or lightened until Convertible Tablet PC appears to be powered off.  Restart Convertible Tablet PC.  Charge the device by connecting to AC power.
Troubleshooting B 125 Question: Screen is dark Solution: Prolonged exposure to direct sunlight can cause your Convertible Tablet PC’s LCD screen to temporarily darken. This is normal for LCD SCREENS AND IS NOT PERMANENT. Question: Display is difficult to see in sunlight or in dark rooms Solution: Use the Brightness Control menu to adjust contrast and brightness level for optimal viewing. POSSIBLE TEXT-TO-SPEECH PROBLEMS Question: If no speech is heard after testing the system, consider the following: Solution:  The speaker volume is not turned up or is muted. Some speakers have external controls for volume and muting. Make sure the volume is turned up sufficiently or that muting is off.  The speakers may not be selected as the current output device. On the Text-to-Speech tab, click Audio Output to make sure that the speakers are selected.  The speakers might not be connected properly. Consult the speaker hardware documentation for additional information.  The text-to-speech engine may be corrupted.
Troubleshooting B 126 To test for corruption, switch to another engine. See Changing the text-to-speech engine. If another engine is working properly, reinstall the specific engine from the original source. If no engine is working properly, reinstall the SAPI component from the original source or CD. POSSIBLE SPEECH RECOGNITION PROBLEMS Question: If no sound is detected after testing the system, consider the following: Solution:  The microphone is muted. Some microphones have an external control for muting. Make sure the mute is turned off.  The microphone input level is set too low. On the Speech Recognition tab, select Configure Microphone. Follow the directions in the subsequent Microphone Wizard to set the input level.  The microphone may not be selected as the current input device. On the Speech Recognition tab, click Audio Input to make sure that the microphone is selected.  It is possible that the microphone connections are not properly secured. Make sure the microphone wires are intact and unbroken.  Check the documentation for the microphone's hardware for information
Troubleshooting B 127 specific to the manufacturer.  The SR engine may be corrupted. To test for corruption, switch to another engine if you have one. See Changing the SR engine. If the other engine is working properly, reinstall the specific engine from the original source. If no engine is working properly, reinstall the SAPI component from the original source or CD.
Using the Recovery CD C 129 Setting up for the FIC Slate Vision recovery program or Ctrl+Alt+Del to Exit! Press any key to continue Appendix C Using the Recovery CD We suggest that you use the Recovery CD to restore the OS, applications, and drivers preinstalled on your Convertible Tablet PC if your OS is damaged or some important components in the OS are deleted accidentally. • All added files, programs, or other data on your hard disk would be deleted while using the Recovery CD to restore your system. We strongly suggest you MUST copy all your personal data or important files to diskettes or a network drive before you start to use the Recovery CD. RESTORING YOUR ORIGINAL OS PREINSTALLED Use the Recovery CD to restore your original OS preinstalled as follows: 1. Copy all your personal data or important files to diskettes or a network drive, and then shut down your Tablet PC. 2. Make sure your Convertible Tablet PC is fully powered off. Turn on your Convertible Tablet PC and insert the Recovery CD into the CD-ROM drive. The restoration procedures will be started automatically. 3. After your Convertible Tablet PC boots up, a blue screen with the following message will be shown to verify if you want to execute the restoration procedures:
Using the Recovery CD C 130 4. If you want to execute the restoration procedures, press any key. To stop the restoration procedures, remove the Recovery CD from the CD-ROM drive and press Ctrl+Alt+Del to exit and reboot. 5. After the restoration procedures of Recovery CD DISK 1 are completed, please remove it from the CD-ROM drive and insert the Recovery CD DISK 2 to continue. After you insert the Recovery CD DISK 2, press the Enter button to continue. 6. Remove the Recovery CD DISK 2 after the restoration procedures are competed. Press Ctrl+Alt+Del to exit or shut down the Convertible Tablet PC and then turn it on again. Your Convertible Tablet PC will be launched with the original OS, applications, and drivers preinstalled. • The restoration procedures may take up to 30 minutes.

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