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Speaker line out The jack on the bottom right side of ProGear

used for plugging in headphones

USB port

The Universal Serial Bus port used to connect

ProGear to an external keyboard, printer, or

mouse

Microphone

jack

A jack used for an external microphone

DC power-in

jack

The jack used to connect the AC/DC power

adapter to ProGear

RF card slot

(Sealed and unavailable to end users)

Infrared port

The port used to connect ProGear wirelessly to

an infrared-equipped device (requires additional

software)

Reset button

Accessible through a small hole in the back of

ProGear, this button begins a system-wide reset

of the unit (not for normal use)

AC/DC power

adapter

The component that supplies electrical power to

ProGear and charges its battery pack

Battery pack

(installed)

A rechargeable S.M.A.R.T battery that powers

ProGear in mobile environments

Backup battery
(installed)

AAA battery used as a source of power when

swapping out the battery pack

Extra battery

(optional)

Additional standard battery or an upgrade to an

extended life battery

Cradle

(optional)

A storage unit or holder for ProGear when used

in landscape mode or for recharging the battery

Summary of Contents for ProGear

Page 1: ...ue Company ProGear USER S GUIDE BETA RELEASE 12 18 2000 VERSION 1 0 This information is subject to change Note The software release you have may be newer than the features reflected in this document f...

Page 2: ...r any inaccuracies that may be contained in this manual In no event will frontpath be liable for direct indirect special incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect or omission in th...

Page 3: ...Turning ProGear On 8 Turning ProGear Off 9 Power Management 9 The Scroll Button and LED Light 10 The Screen Cover 11 The Touch Screen and Stylus 11 The Browser Window 12 The Taskbar 13 3 USING THE ON...

Page 4: ...the Tone 30 Adjusting Speaker and Headphones Volume 30 Muting the Audio 31 Changing ProGear to Left Handed 31 Setting the Sleep Time 32 Setting the Off Time 32 6 THE CRADLE AND THE BATTERY 33 Using t...

Page 5: ...Confidential and Proprietary Contact Information 43 D GLOSSARY OF TERMS 45 E TRADEMARK WARRANTY AND CERTIFICATION INFORMATION 49 Trademarks 49 Warranty 49 Certification 49...

Page 6: ......

Page 7: ...uples hardware and software to deliver one of the first ever wireless truly portable untethered broadband based products capable of enabling vertical partners to fully customize content frontpath s Pr...

Page 8: ...imply write with the pen shaped stylus directly on the touch sensitive screen in the Handwriting Recognition window The recognition software translates your natural handwriting printing or cursive int...

Page 9: ...for long life FLEXIBILITY FOR VARS Because ProGear is based on the Linux open operating system and x86 compatible processor value added resellers VARs and developers can customize the device to meet...

Page 10: ...Introduction Confidential and Proprietary 4...

Page 11: ...WER MANAGEMENT THE SCREEN COVER THE TOUCH SCREEN AND STYLUS THE SCROLL BUTTON AND LED LIGHT THE BROWSER WINDOW THE TASKBAR Note The descriptions in this guide are based on a landscape screen orientati...

Page 12: ...not in use Power button The button on the bottom left corner of ProGear that turns the device on and off Microphone An internal microphone located to the left of the Scroll button used for enabling c...

Page 13: ...ipped device requires additional software Reset button Accessible through a small hole in the back of ProGear this button begins a system wide reset of the unit not for normal use AC DC power adapter...

Page 14: ...ile the battery is charging as long as the unit remains connected via the AC DC power adapter 4 Align the touch screen For instructions see Chapter 5 TURNING PROGEAR ON To power on ProGear press the p...

Page 15: ...want to turn off the system for several days POWER MANAGEMENT ProGear includes two distinct features for conserving power Sleep Sleep helps manage resources by turning off power to the display after...

Page 16: ...Scroll button The Scroll button is the round black knob located below the center of the touch screen when viewed in landscape mode You can press it up down left right or straight on The Scroll button...

Page 17: ...n cover that protects the touch screen and LCD panel The cover when locked into place turns off ProGear To wake ProGear unlock the cover and press the Scroll button THE TOUCH SCREEN AND STYLUS The tou...

Page 18: ...ds on or near the touch screen Use sharp instruments as input devices Press down on the stylus with force Subject the screen to temperatures above 35 C 94 F or below 0 C 32 F Place objects on top of t...

Page 19: ...gs Toolbox window Text button Opens the onscreen keyboard or the Handwriting Recognition window if you have previously selected this mode of text entry Netscape button Launches another instance of Net...

Page 20: ...Getting Started Confidential and Proprietary 14 Off button Turns ProGear off X button Closes the Taskbar...

Page 21: ...ols you need for Internet applications An extra key Tab has been added to let you tab backwards in forms more easily You activate the keyboard by tapping on the keys using the stylus To close the keyb...

Page 22: ...ondary characters associated with number keys the sign for example tap Shift and the appropriate number key To enter a secondary character when the Caps key is on tap the Shift key As you tap each cha...

Page 23: ...ING RECOGNITION To enter text using handwriting recognition instead of the keyboard tap the Handwriting Recognition button at the bottom left of the keyboard Whenever you switch to another mode of tex...

Page 24: ...Using the Onscreen Keyboard Confidential and Proprietary 18...

Page 25: ...ar enables you to hand write text in Internet based e mail applications the Netscape browser window and Internet forms using your natural style whether cursive or printing As you write with the stylus...

Page 26: ...ry Take a look at the Handwriting Recognition window Button Pane or Tab Description or function Tab Tabs forward to the next browser field Tab Tabs back to the previous browser field Preview pane Disp...

Page 27: ...e characters in the Character Entry pane Uppercase ABC tab The tab you select before entering uppercase characters in the Character Entry pane Numbers 123 tab The tab you select before entering number...

Page 28: ...f necessary also tap the Preview pane to clear it 3 In the Word Entry pane write one word at a time in printing or cursive The system responds depending on its ability to recognize the word If the sys...

Page 29: ...pane 1 Tap in the Preview pane to delete any characters 2 Tap in the field where you want text to appear This identifies the text entry point for the Internet application Before entering a character...

Page 30: ...ur password remains protected even though your password appears briefly in the Preview pane After you tap Enter or otherwise send the password to the application the Preview pane automatically clears...

Page 31: ...O THE ONSCREEN KEYBOARD To enter text using the onscreen keyboard instead of handwriting recognition tap the keyboard button to the bottom left of the handwriting recognition window Note Whenever you...

Page 32: ...sing Handwriting Recognition Confidential and Proprietary 26 Press firmly when writing to prevent the stylus from lifting during character entry but not too firmly you want to protect the touch screen...

Page 33: ...EN CHANGING THE ORIENTATION OF PROGEAR TURNING OFF THE TONE ADJUSTING SPEAKER AND HEADPHONES VOLUME MUTING THE AUDIO CHANGING PROGEAR TO LEFT HANDED SETTING THE SLEEP TIME SETTING THE OFF TIME OVERVIE...

Page 34: ...tem feedback sounds Sleep Timing box Select the length of inactivity time after which the display shuts off and the system goes into Sleep mode Off Timing box Select the length of inactivity time afte...

Page 35: ...h screen with the stylus 1 Open the Taskbar and tap the Settings Toolbox button The Settings Toolbox window appears 2 Tap the Alignment button The Alignment utility opens 3 Follow the on screen instru...

Page 36: ...e screen in portrait mode with the Scroll button to the right 3 Tap the X button to close the Settings Toolbox window 4 Rotate the unit TURNING OFF THE TONE 1 Open the Taskbar and tap the Settings Too...

Page 37: ...button to close the Settings Toolbox window CHANGING PROGEAR TO LEFT HANDED By default ProGear is set up for right hand users and it displays the text entry pane to the right of the screen To change P...

Page 38: ...nto Sleep 3 Tap the X button to close the Settings Toolbox window Note For more information on Sleep see Chapter 2 Power Management SETTING THE OFF TIME You can set a timer in ProGear that automatical...

Page 39: ...DLE The cradle is used for storing the unit and charging the battery ProGear connects to the cradle through docking connectors when placed in the cradle The docking connectors are located on both side...

Page 40: ...C power and the other LED displays red when recharging the battery 1 Insert the electrical plug of the AC DC power adapter into a properly grounded electrical outlet 2 Plug the round end of the AC DC...

Page 41: ...t You can use ProGear while the battery is charging as long as the unit remains connected via the AC DC power adapter Note Charging ProGear should be done only with the supplied AC DC power adapter RE...

Page 42: ...ts on both sides of the casing 4 Close the battery door Note There is no need to replace the standard battery pack unless you want to upgrade to the extended life battery INSTALLING OR REPLACING THE B...

Page 43: ...the battery door tab and pull the door outward 2 Pull the AAA battery out of the casing 3 Place the new battery in the casing making sure that it connects with the contacts on both sides of the casing...

Page 44: ...Troubleshooting Confidential and Proprietary 38 EXTENDING BATTERY LIFE TBD...

Page 45: ...C power in jack ProGear seems frozen If the system is not responding to the Scroll button or the stylus 1 Give the system time to display which may take a few moments 2 Check the Netscape icon to see...

Page 46: ...sing the Settings Toolbox Window I cannot hear the audio 1 Open the Taskbar and check the status of the Mute indicator If you see the symbol tap the Mute indicator to turn the audio back on 2 If neces...

Page 47: ...Operating System Linux 2 4x with built in power management Display 10 4 Toshiba Low Temp Poly Silicon XGA TFT LCD Storage ProGear 1050 6 gigabyte hard disk drive ProGear 1050TC 64MB compact flash Memo...

Page 48: ...Technical Specifications Confidential and Proprietary 42 Also included AC DC power adapter speaker microphone microphone jack headphone jack Scroll button and stylus...

Page 49: ...D INFORMATION SERVICES CONTACT INFORMATION If after consulting the documentation you need help with ProGear see the support section of frontpath s web site at www frontpath com support If you have tec...

Page 50: ...Support Information Services Confidential and Proprietary 44...

Page 51: ...ative Labs National Semiconductor and Yamaha calls for the separation of the audio subsystem into two chips The codec analog portion goes into one chip and any other circuitry digital portion goes in...

Page 52: ...rnet Protocol address to each device on a network EIDE Enhanced Integrated Drive Electronics A standard for a hardware interface that is faster than IDE and allows more capacity GB Gigabyte thousand m...

Page 53: ...ear SDRAM Synchronous dynamic random access memory A type of memory that can run at much higher clock speeds than conventional computer memory S M A R T Self monitoring analysis and reporting technolo...

Page 54: ...Glossary of Terms Confidential and Proprietary 48 to connect peripheral devices such as a mouse external keyboard or printer...

Page 55: ...frontpath Incorporated A SONICblue Company All Rights Reserved All trademarks are property of their respective owners WARRANTY frontpath offers a limited warranty on all Beta ProGear units during the...

Page 56: ...or Products in locations outside of the United States will vary dependant on Customer s location This Warranty does not cover any Product that has been damaged or rendered defective a as a result of a...

Page 57: ...xchange or return without prior authorization An express exchange service which permits the customer to receive from our stock a new or like new unit immediately upon receipt of their failed device ra...

Page 58: ...ages or allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other...

Page 59: ...nt This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 2 5 centimeters be...

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