Software Features
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ACPI Support
1
The Stylistic ST5100 Tablet PC supports the
Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) Specification
in all
system configurations. With ACPI, power management features are controlled and configured primarily by the BIOS
and BIOS settings. The ACPI specifications allow for additional control over power management features such as
state transitions and device timeouts. Refer to the ACPI specifications and the documentation for your operating
system regarding power management with ACPI.
DMI Support
1
The Stylistic ST5100 supports the
Desktop Management Interface (DMI)
. DMI provides a framework for managing
the variety of components within the Tablet PC. The Event Logging menu in the BIOS allows you to configure the
DMI event logging options (see “Event Logging Submenu” on page 20).
USB 2.0 Support
1
The Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 design is the primary interface for your tablet PC. The Stylistic ST5100 USB ports
are compliant with Universal Serial Bus Specification 2.0, and are backward-compatible with USB 1.1 devices. For
more information on the USB interface, refer to “Universal Serial Bus Port” on page 38.
Smart Card Support
1
The dedicated Smart Card slot allows you to insert a Smart Card, on which you can store information such as
medical records or electronic “cash”.
SD Card/Memory Stick Support
1
The Secure Digital (SD)/Memory Stick (MS) card slot allows you to install a flash memory card for data storage.
Infrared Support
1
There are three infrared ports on your Stylistic ST5100 Tablet PC, two infrared keyboard/mouse ports and an IrDA/
FIR port. The keyboard/mouse ports are used for receiving communications from an infrared keyboard or mouse.
(Note that the infrared keyboard/mouse ports are receive-only, one-direction serial ports.) The IrDA/FIR port is
used for communications compliant with IrDA Standard Revision 1.1.
IEEE 1394 Support
1
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE) standard 1394 architecture supports a fast external
bus that allows transfer rates of up to 400 Mbps. IEEE 1394 (also known as “Firewire” or “iLink” by other vendors)
allows connection of the tablet PC with peripherals such as digital video cameras, providing for fast transfer of the
large files. For more information on the IEEE 1394 port, refer to “IEEE 1394 Port” on page 47.
Software Features
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Supported Operating Systems
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The Stylistic ST5100 Tablet PC is distributed with Microsoft Windows Vista Business pre-installed.
Licensing and user documentation for the operating system installed on your system is also included with the Tablet
PC. For details on the operating system, refer to the documentation provided, or refer to the documents listed in
“Related Documentation” in the About This Manual section of this guide.
