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Before you Start

User's Guide

To install and remove the SIM card:

Make sure the SIM Card is in right orientation and push the card on to the SIM card slot until is engaged properly 
in the slot. To remove the SIM card, push the card slightly inside so it clicks out , so you can pull it out easily, 

Caution:

SIM cards are very small, thin  and fragile it requires most careful handling to avoid any damage to card 
or the equipment.

Important:

Also it may require to reboot the HCL Me Tablet PC after you insert the SIM card first on its slot for proper              

sensing and it's working.

However there might be cellular operator's specific information to be entered in the Mobile Partner 

connection manager software for proper connectivity.

Knowing the Parts

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Summary of Contents for Me MP10

Page 1: ...HCL ME Tablet PC MP10 User s Guide ...

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Page 3: ...ntifies additional information that requires special attention Warning Identifies additional information that requires special attention Tip Identifies additional information that requires special attention Caution Identifies important information that if not followed may result in loss of data or damage to the Tablet PC ...

Page 4: ...Overview Introducing the Tablet PC Chapter 1 Knowing the Parts Chapter 2 Getting Started Chapter 3 Using the Tablet PC Chapter 4 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 Troubleshooting Chapter 5 5 1 ...

Page 5: ...ur Tablet PC under harsh conditions DO NOT expose to direct sunlight DO NOT use or store in extreme temperatures To prevent possible overheating of the Tablet PC s processor make sure you don t block the openings provided for ventilation DO NOT subject the Tablet PC to magnetic fields Avoid sudden changes in temperature or humidity by keeping it away fromA C and heating vents ...

Page 6: ...e DO NOT slam your Tablet PC DO NOT expose to dust and or corrosive chemicals DO NOT tamper with the batteries Keep them away from children DO NOT expose the Tablet PC to rain or moisture DO NOT place near fire or other sources of heat DO NOT spray water or any other cleaning fluids directly on the display ...

Page 7: ...o maintain the same posture for a long period of time when using the Tablet PC they will be exhausted more easily if compared with other users engaged in other general operations To use HCL ME Tablet PC comfortably it s important to find a comfortable posture and to take frequent breaks Let your table case or dock accessory support HCLMETablet PC during use Health Management Take a 2 to 3 minute b...

Page 8: ...tery power be sure to fully charge your battery pack Non Replaceable before going on long trips Remember that the power adapter charges the battery pack as long as it is plugged into the Tablet PC and anAC power source Be aware that it takes much longer to charge the battery pack when the Tablet PC is in use Clean the display A dusty display makes the screen hard to see clearly Wipe gently with a ...

Page 9: ...adapter and so on When cleaning do not use liquid or sprayed detergent for cleaning Instead use moisture sheet or a cloth for cleaning Use yourTablet PC where the socket outlet is nearby and easily accessible Please keep theTablet PC away from humidity Lay theTablet PC on a reliable surface when installing Adrop or fall may cause injury The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence th...

Page 10: ...ed If the Tablet PC is not in use for a long time disconnect it from mains to avoid possible damage by transient over voltage Never pour any liquid into openings as this may cause fire or electrical shock Never open the body of Tablet PC For safety reason the Tablet PC should only be opened by qualified service personnel Do not leave this Tablet PC in an environment unconditioned Storage temperatu...

Page 11: ...ronic use only between and not during takeoffs and landings Caution Therearethreemaintypesofairportsecuritydevices X raymachines usedonitemsplacedonconveyorbelts magnetic detectors used on people walking through security checks and magnetic wands hand held devices usedonpeopleorindividualitems YoucansendyourTabletPCanddiskettesthroughairportX raymachines User s Guide Introducing the Tablet PC 1 5 ...

Page 12: ...User s Guide Knowing the Parts Knowing the Parts Chapter 2 Front Side view 2 1 Basic details of the Tablet PC ...

Page 13: ...ng keyboard based functions Short press Down arrow key Long press Enter key Knowing the Parts 2 2 1 Item Touch Hot Key What you can do with it Using this touch hotkey user can perform keyboard down arrow function by doing a short press and also a enter function by doing a long press in Non GUI mode or bios cmos setup screens helping for basic navigation without a keyboard Note However an external ...

Page 14: ...can do with it With this indicator we can know the status of theabove said functions However it requires Millennium software to be installed for its proper function Item Light sensor What you can do with it HCL Me Tablet PC s inbuilt Light Sensor function will automatically adjust the screen brightness for comfortable viewing When the light sensor sees a bright ambient light the screen brightness ...

Page 15: ...arts 2 4 4 5 Item Battery Status Indicator What you can do with it If this indicator starts blinking immediately connect the AC power source to the Tablet PC through adaptor Item Microphone What you can do with it Using HCL Me Tablet PC s inbuilt microphone user can do simple audio recordings internet voice chatting voice narrations etc however if user needs to connect external microphone headphon...

Page 16: ...dapter converts AC power to DC power for use with this jack Power supplied through this jack supplies power to the Tablet PC and charges the internal battery pack To prevent damage to the Tablet PC and battery pack always use the supplied power adapter Caution Theadaptormaybecomewarmtohotwheninuse Besurenottocovertheadaptorandkeepitawayfromyourbody Knowing the Parts 2 5 6 7 Item webcam What you ca...

Page 17: ...efault device once you removing the HDMI connection After connecting the HDMI cable to TV and the Tablet PC Digital Television ON option will appear in the display media control 2 Mini HDMI port is a very small intricate port it requires proper care while connecting the HDMI cable for proper orientation and also do not force it Handle it gently as it fits only in one way 8 Item Mini HDMI port What...

Page 18: ...USB 2 0 USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on a single computer with some peripherals acting as additional plug in sites or hubs USB supports hot swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer However if you want to connect HCLMe Tablet PC to another computer s USB port for transferring data files on to its inbuilt Solid Sta...

Page 19: ...nbuilt 1 numbers of OMTP Audio Jack The signal pins follow OMTP standard Open Mobile Terminal Platform OMTP being a operator sponsored forum which was set up with the aim of simplifying the customer experience of mobile data services OMTP headset is an earphone with a integrated microphone as shown below However a normal standard 3 5mm stereo pin based stereo audio non OMTP headphone earphone with...

Page 20: ...rts 2 9 11 12 Item SD Card reader What you can do with it Using this Card reader user can write or read on to a standard SD card Important Note Never remove cards while or immediately after reading copying formatting or deleting data on the card or else dataloss may occur To prevent data loss use Windows Safely Remove Hardware on the taskbar before removing the flash memory card Item SIM Card read...

Page 21: ... it out easily Caution SIM cards are very small thin and fragile it requires most careful handling to avoid any damage to card or the equipment Important Also it may require to reboot the HCL Me Tablet PC after you insert the SIM card first on its slot for proper sensing and it s working However there might be cellular operator s specific information to be entered in the Mobile Partner connection ...

Page 22: ...User s Guide Knowing the Parts Back side view 2 11 Inbuilt Battery Non removable 16 16 ...

Page 23: ... software controlled Power Button with LED The power switch turns the Tablet PC ON and OFF or puts the Tablet PC into sleep or hibernation modes Actual behavior of the power switch can be customized in Windows Control Panel Power Options Proprietary docking station connector HCLMETablet PC can be connected to a proprietary docking station Optional for extended features Inbuilt Battery Non removabl...

Page 24: ...ferent AC power cord standards Most hotels will provide universal outlets to support different power cords as well as voltages It is always best to ask an experienced traveler aboutAC outlet voltages when bringing power adapters to another country With the AC power cord connected to the AC DC adapter connect the AC power cord to an AC outlet preferably with surge protection and then connect the DC...

Page 25: ...with a three prong plug The dummy grounding pin on the plug side provides propermechanicalstabilitywhenpluggedinthewallsocket Warning Thepoweradaptermaybecomewarmtohotwheninuse besurenottocovertheadapterandkeepitawayfromyour body Do not force the DC pin of theAC DC adaptor on to the miniature DC socket on the Tablet PC side as it may cause permanentdamage Using Battery Power The Tablet PC is desig...

Page 26: ...when not using AC power and a plug when using AC power Touch on the icon for more information and settings Note Ifyouignorethelowbatterywarning eventuallytheTabletPCenterssuspendmode Windowsdefaultsettings Warning Suspend to RAM STR does not last long when the battery power is depleted Suspend to Disk STD is not the same as power OFF STD requires a small amount of power and will fail if no power i...

Page 27: ...ngifthetemperatureistoohighorthebatteryvoltageistoohigh Power Options The power switch turns ON and OFF the Tablet PC or putting the Tablet PC into sleep mode Actual behavior of the power switch can be customized in Windows Control Panel Power Options For other options such as Sleep Hibernate or Shut Down touch the arrowhead icon Restarting or Rebooting After making changes to your operating syste...

Page 28: ...ows Power Management provides basic power saving features In the Windows Power Options Properties you may enter time out values for display and hard disk drive Windows power manager saves power by turning off hard drive after 1 minute of inactivity and so on Also the power management settings can be found in Windows Control Panel Power options Choose the required power configuration like Sleep Hib...

Page 29: ...User s Guide 4 1 USING THE TOUCH SCREEN Using the Tablet PC Chapter 4 Using the Tablet PC ...

Page 30: ...User s Guide 4 2 USING THE TOUCH SCREEN Using the Tablet PC ...

Page 31: ...re performing OpeningApplications To open an application Tap its Icon Single tap or Double tap depends upon the application Scrolling Drag up or down to scroll You can also scroll side to side in some applications Dragging your finger to scroll doesn t choose or activate anything on the screen 4 3 Using the Tablet PC ...

Page 32: ...ther or apart Onscreen Keyboard The onscreen keyboard appears automatically anytime you need to type Use the keyboard to enter text such as contact information email and web addresses Enter text 1 Tap a text field such as in a note or new contact to bring up the keyboard 2 Tap keys on the keyboard 4 4 Using the Tablet PC ...

Page 33: ...writing pad to convert your handwriting into typed text or use the touch keyboard to enter characters Handwriting recognition The writing pad and character pad convert handwriting into typed text The writing pad is the standard way to enter text with Input Panel You can write continuously on the writing pad like writing on a piece of lined paper Most people experience better handwriting recognitio...

Page 34: ...rlier IEEE 802 11 standards allowing seamless interfacing of wireless LAN standards The optional built in wireless LAN is a client adapter that supports Infrastructure and Ad hoc modes giving you flexibility on your existing or future wireless network configurations for distances up to 40 meters between the client and the access point But this depends upon the environmental conditions like presenc...

Page 35: ...module s are OFF if you are using the Tablet PC aboard aircraft Use millennium control panel software to enable disable Wireless LAN module Connecting to a Wireless Network Make sure the Wireless LAN module is turned on 1 Click the taskbar wireless icon and then click Connect to a network or right click the icon and then click Connect to a network 2 In the Show list click to choose Wireless from t...

Page 36: ...o use the Network and Sharing Center control panel in Windows NetworkandInternet toconnecttoanyavailablewirelessnetworks 4 Click a network and then click Connect 5 If you do not see a network you want to connect to click Set up a connection or network a list of options will appear allowing manual searching and creating a new network ...

Page 37: ...en select Connect or disconnect to access the network menu and click Disconnect or right click the icon and then click Disconnect from Using the Tablet PC Warning Security Enabled Networks You should try to make sure that any network you are connecting to is a secure network Connecting to unsecure networks may allow unauthorized access to your Tablet PC documents websitesandfilesetc ...

Page 38: ...ohibited Make sure the module s are OFF if you are using the Tablet PC aboard aircraft Use millennium control panel software to enable disable Bluetooth module Bluetooth Wireless Connection Tablet PCs with Bluetooth technology eliminates the need for cables for connecting Bluetooth enabled devices Examples of Bluetooth enabled devices may be Tablet PCs Desktop PCs mobile phones and PDAs User s Gui...

Page 39: ...hine if required 5 Then select the sending and give send file To Receive a Data File 1 Power on the Bluetooth by using millennium control panel software 2 Right click on the Bluetooth tray icon is select Receive a file 3 Waiting for a connection form anotherTablet PC or device dialog box will appear 4 Then send the file from other machine to this machine 5 Accept the sent file Note While receiving...

Page 40: ...ing 3G you need to sign up for a cellular data plan And install the SIM card on to the SIM slot as explained earlier in the chapter knowing the parts and you can use the mobile partner software to sign in on to your cellular network The technical information such as APN Access number which needs to be fed in to the mobile partner software Under options one may create a new profile to enter these d...

Page 41: ...s Google Maps etc Make sure GPS module is enabled using millennium control panel software as shown Use GPS applet software as shown below to start the GPS service GPS Applet may be available as a icon on the desktop or you can start this service by invoking StartupGPS application from Program Files GPS Applet directory User s Guide 4 13 Using the Tablet PC ...

Page 42: ...atellite signals are required to determine current GPS position Signal reception can be affected by situations such as bad weather or dense overhead obstacles e g trees and tall buildings Other wireless devices in the vehicle might interfere with the reception of satellite signals and might result in unstable reception GPS receiption is at its best when the equipment is in outdoor with direct line...

Page 43: ...rk make sure G sensor module is enabled using millennium control panel software as shown Also make sure under windows 7 Operating system this G sensor is in enabled condition Goto Control panel Hardware and sound Location and other sensor enable the G sensor tick the checkbox and apply LANDSCAPE PORTRAIT Note When the orientation change happens the screen automatically blanks for few seconds befor...

Page 44: ...ness will be automatically controlled with respect to the ambient lighting Make sureAutomatic brightness control is enabled using millennium control panel software as shown below Millennium software helps to set the base brightness level for a comfortable viewing Note This automatic screen brightness control will be disabled when the Tablet PC runs in AC mode with AC adapter plugged in ...

Page 45: ...ed Of course if something goes wrong it will happen at the most inconvenient time possible so you should preview this section just in case If after you ve tried everything and the system still won t cooperate try turning it off for a few minutes and then reboot You will lose any unsaved data but it may start working again Else approach for your service representative Basic Hints and Tips Many of t...

Page 46: ...d Use a external USB Keyboard to check if yourTablet PC is operational by pressing and holding any key Be sure you have not performed an incorrect setting on the hardware devices in the BIOS Setup utility A faulty setting may cause the system to misbehave If you are not sure of the changes you made try to restore all the settings to factory defaults Be sure all the device drivers are installed pro...

Page 47: ...o so Write down your passwords and keep them safe away from your Tablet PC This is especially important if you choose to use a Supervisor password for the BIOS password Keep copies of vital settings files such as network mail settings etc even if just brief notes Viruses Install an Anti Virus program and keep the definitions file the file which tells your program which viruses to look for up to da...

Page 48: ...always make sure the device is powered on and in many cases you will need to restart theTablet PC Always check that all the cables are correctly connected Make sure you have installed the drivers for any new hardware you have installed Thoroughly check any recent changes you made to your system as these changes may affect one or more system components or software programs If possible go back and u...

Page 49: ...Go to the Control Panel in Windows and re enable the options Problem Possible Cause Solution The battery LED power indicator is blinking You are losing battery power too quickly Actual battery operating time is shorter than expected Make sure the Tablet PC is properly ventilated and the Vent Fan intakes are not blocked If this doesn t cool it down put the system into Hibernate mode or turn it off ...

Page 50: ...volume control in the Volume Control Panel in the Windows taskbar The sound cannot be heard or the volume is very low The system never goes into a power saving mode Power Options features are not enabled Go to the Windows Power Options menu and enable the features you prefer Make sure you have enabled Hibernate mode from the control panel The modules are off Check the common function LED indicator...

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