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PaceBook User's Manual

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Software
Operating Systems

Which OS’s does the PaceBook support?

The PaceBook supports Windows XP and Windows 2000.

What about Linux?

Can I use Linux on my PaceBook?

At the moment the PaceBook only supports Windows. Linux is being developed for the
PaceBook. For more information, visit the PaceBook Bulletin Board at

http://www.pacebook.com.

Menu software

What is the Menu button?

The Menu button calls customized software written by

PaceBlade which allows you to call up any frequently used
application or setting by simply clicking a button. There is

no longer any need to search through the Start menu to

find the application or to adjust volume or brightness. For

more, see Chapter 7.

Touchscreen software

Who makes the touchscreen

software?

This software is made by PaceBlade together with a third party, this software is only available

from our website and is proprietary for PaceBlade: no other computer can use this software.

Summary of Contents for PaceBook D110

Page 1: ...PaceBook D110 User s Manual Notices I PaceBlade PaceBook D110 User Manual ...

Page 2: ...escribed If you have any questions regarding the PaceBook or the information contained within this manual please contact PaceBlade at info paceblade com Trademark PaceBlade and PaceBook are registered trademarks of PaceBlade Technology Microsoft Windows and the Microsoft logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Crusoe is a tr...

Page 3: ...rd so it will not be stepped or walked on Do not place objects over or on the power cord 8 If the PaceBook Tablet is not used for a long time disconnect the AC power supply to avoid damage by transient over voltage Also remove the battery from the tablet 9 Use the supplied case or Presentation Stand when using the PaceBook Tablet to avoid damage or breakage caused by dropping the unit 10 Use the P...

Page 4: ...ndling or installation of lithium batteries may result in an explosion Replace them only with an exact replacement Dispose of lithium batteries by returning them to your dealer Avertissement Les batteries lithium présentent certains risques Une mauvaise manipulation ou installation peut provoquer une explosion des batteries N utilisez que ce type de batteries Rapportez les batteries usées chez vot...

Page 5: ...se in your country Voltage changes occur automatically in the power supply Consignes de sécurité Cet équipement possède un cordon d alimentation à deux trois fils Si le cordon d alimentation venait à être abîmé avant de le remplacer consultez votre revendeur Aux Etats Unis et au Canada le cordon d alimentation doit être détachable homologué UL Certifié CSA pour le Canada de type SPT 2 18 AWG à 2 f...

Page 6: ...us devrez le rapporter chez votre revendeur Safety Notices for Users outside the U S A and Canada PELV Protected Extra Low Voltage Integrity To ensure the extra low voltage integrity of the equipment connect only equipment with mains protected electrically compatible circuits to the external ports Remote Earths To prevent electrical shock connect all local individual office computers and computer ...

Page 7: ... Code of Federal Regulations DHHS 21 CFR Subchapter J for Class 1 laser products In other countries the drive is certified to comply with the requirements of EN60825 Caution Do not open the drive There are no user serviceable parts or components inside Use of controls adjustments and operation of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous exposure to radiation Class I 1 laser pr...

Page 8: ...nected Consult your dealer or a Radio TV technician for help Use only shielded I O cables to connect I O devices to this equipment 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 equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This t...

Page 9: ...nformed of your right to file a complaint with the FCC Your telephone company may make changes in its facilities equipment operations or procedures that could affect the proper functioning of your equipment If they do you will be notified in advance to give you an opportunity to maintain uninterrupted telephone service The telephone company may ask you to disconnect this equipment from the network...

Page 10: ...ub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool 2 Avoid using a telephone other than a cordless type during an electrical storm There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning 3 Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of a leak 4 Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this manual Do not dispose of batteries in a fire ...

Page 11: ...2 Chapter 3 Tablet 3 1 3 1 Front view 3 1 3 2 Bottom view 3 2 3 3 Left side view 3 2 3 3 Left side view 3 3 3 4 Top side view 3 3 3 5 Power button and system status display indicators 3 3 3 6 Touchscreen 3 4 3 7 Scroll Wheel 3 5 3 8 Handwriting button 3 5 3 9 Rotation button 3 5 3 10 Menu button 3 6 3 11 Cleaning 3 6 3 12 CardBus PC Card 3 6 Chapter 4 Keyboard 4 1 4 1 Overview 4 1 4 2 Mode selecti...

Page 12: ... 6 7 CMOS battery replacement and disposal 6 3 6 8 Battery Safety notice 6 4 6 9 AC adapter 6 5 6 10 Battery LED and alarm 6 5 6 11 Keyboard batteries 6 5 Chapter 7 Software 7 1 7 1 7 1 7 2 Re installing Windows XP 7 2 7 3 Downloading new software drivers 7 2 Chapter 8 Power Management 8 1 8 1 Power Options 8 1 8 2 Auto insert for CD ROM 8 1 8 3 Screen savers 8 2 8 4 Distributed computing 8 2 8 5 ...

Page 13: ...PaceBook User s Manual Contents XIII A 1 Specifications A 1 A 2 Memory upgrade A 2 A 3 Glossary A 3 A 4 Returning your PaceBook A 5 A 5 HDD Bay A 5 A 6 FAQ A 6 ...

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Page 15: ...1 1 Unpacking and setting up 1 PaceBook case 2 Keyboard 3 PaceBook Tablet 4 Recovery CD 5 Power cable 6 AC adapter 7 User Manual 8 Presentation Stand 9 Cable carry case 10 Stylus Touch 11 Digitizer Pen 12 Carry straps 13 PaceBook Battery 14 VGA dongle 15 3M High Performance Cloth 16 4 AAA Duracell alkaline batteries for keyboard 17 Optical drive with cable 18 Optical drive carry case Optional 9 1 ...

Page 16: ...ommended to use the original packing box and materials 1 2 Setting up the PaceBook as a notebook The PaceBook can be configured and used as a regular notebook However there is a special procedure for preparation and use Open the zippers and pull down the keyboard as shown above The PaceBook is now ready to be used as a notebook computer Hold the PaceBook upright with the flap facing away from you ...

Page 17: ...e in portrait mode perfect for reading electronic or online documents Simply press the rotation button see insert in lower left picture to rotate the image on your notebook 90 degrees and you have the world s first portrait mode notebook The scroll wheel located in the lower right corner can be used to scroll through documents if applications support this function Now return to landscape mode ...

Page 18: ...C in the office or at home For maximum comfort and functionality we strongly recommend the optional Office Stand accessory for use in the home or office This turns your PaceBook into a free standing desktop LCD PC Your PaceBook can be easily removed when you need to take it with you Instructions Firmly hold your PaceBook as shown above Remove the keyboard with your free hand Flip the lower cover u...

Page 19: ...ler or check online 1 7 Operating environment Care should be taken while traveling with or using the PaceBook system When selecting a suitable working location ensure that the environment has good ventilation and is temperature controlled Your PaceBook functions best at room temperature Choose a location free from extreme heat or cold This environment should also be free of dust and dirt as well a...

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Page 21: ...formation on the connection ports refer to Chapter 3 Sections 3 3 and 3 4 Once set up and turned on your PaceBook functions just like any other notebook PC However the PaceBook also features a unique rotation button so that allows the screen image can be displayed in either landscape or portrait orientation For more information on the rotation feature refer to Chapter 3 Section 3 9 Warning Medical...

Page 22: ... and the surrounding environment Read more about the keyboard in Chapter 4 2 3 Tablet mode The Tablet s touchscreen means that by using the included stylus you can perform tasks normally requiring a keyboard and or mouse A built in onscreen keyboard and handwriting recognition can also be used For more on these see the Chapter 7 In landscape mode you can use the Tablet as a presentation tool or as...

Page 23: ...s pens and pencils Only use the stylus supplied with the PaceBook or your finger If you damage the touchscreen through improper care your warranty may be voided Should the touchscreen become broken or damaged please return it to a service center for repair or replacement Microphone Rotation Power Menu Left speaker Right speaker Scroll Wheel and Handwriting button Touchscreen Infrared receiver ...

Page 24: ...t www pacebook com for carrying devices and mounting options for cars trucks walls or free standing use Battery release latch Memory compartment see Appendix B for upgrade information Battery compart ment see Chapter 6 for battery inform ation HDD compartment see Appendix E for information Stylus holder ...

Page 25: ...ok press and release the power button The blue power LED on the right side will light up and stay on slightly dimmed Power OFF To turn OFF your PaceBook click the Start button on the Windows taskbar and then choose Shut Down If for some reason the PaceBook has stopped responding and you are unable to turn it off normally press and hold down the Power button for 4 seconds Power to the system will b...

Page 26: ... Changing defaults To change the power settings or restore settings after re installing Windows XP go to Control Panel Power Options and on the Advanced tab under Power Buttons choose Stand By WLAN ON OFF INDICATOR This icon indicates the internal Wireless LAN Card status When the unit is connected to a wireless access point the LED will light up blue 3 6 Touchscreen The LCD screen is covered by a...

Page 27: ...g button launches the on screen handwriting program It is highly configurable and perfect for working in Tablet mode For more details see Chapter 7 3 9 Rotation button The Rotation button is located to the left of the power button Use it to switch the display orientation between landscape and portrait modes Press and release the button and the screen image rotates 90 degrees Rotating the screen he...

Page 28: ...on For details about the Menu see Chapter 7 3 11 Cleaning To clean your PaceBook s screen use your 3M High Performance Cloth Do not use tissue paper to clean the PaceBook screen since the tissue fibers may become lodged between the touchscreen and the top cover of the PaceBook unit Liquid solvents or other types of abrasive chemicals should not be used since they may damage the touchscreen or the ...

Page 29: ...n Stand Your PaceBlade comes with a Presentation Stand which is ideal for traveling working in small spaces or for presentations Simply hold the front of the Presentation Stand and gently pull the T bar upwards You can then rest your PaceBook in either landscape or portrait mode ...

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Page 31: ...s mode the keyboard uses commercial infrared and does not need a clean line of sight the signals will bounce off nearby objects 4 1 Overview Notice Do not completely block the IR transmitters or the IR receiver on the Tablet since this will make it impossible for the IR signal to be received 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Hot Keys Touchpad Left mouse Right mouse IR transmitters US Keyboard layout ...

Page 32: ...ither an LCD projector or an external monitor attached you will be able to run two applications for instance PowerPoint and Internet Explorer at the same time on two separate screens or one application extended over two screens 3 Programmable 1 Click this key to program it either for an Internet link application or a program 4 Programmable 2 Click this key to program it either for an Internet link...

Page 33: ...ommends using Duracell brand alkaline batteries in your PaceBook 4 5 Touchpad The built in touchpad device on the wireless keyboard can be used to control the mouse pointer cursor The touchpad is the flat square area located just below the keyboard The touchpad device detects the position or movement of a finger in contact with it To move the pointer slide your finger in the direction you would li...

Page 34: ...book com To replace the batteries place the keyboard keys down on a flat surface Remove the battery cover located near the top right corner by sliding it to the right Replace the batteries The keyboard uses 4 AAA batteries Do not mix new and old batteries ...

Page 35: ...ngle most important factor for minimizing the risk of personal injury taking regular breaks and performing simple exercises also help to reduce the muscle tension and stress which is a precursor to RSI The PaceBook has been designed in accordance with ergonomic guidelines to minimize risk to workers who use computers on a daily basis The key to maximizing user comfort and ergonomics is to separate...

Page 36: ...yboard PaceBook User s Manual Page 4 6 http www pacebook com 4 8 NumLock Click on the NumLock key in the upper right area of the keyboard to activate the numeric keys see picture Design subject to change ...

Page 37: ...standard interface for optical drives While external USB drives are more commonplace the USB 1 1 specification only has 12Mb sec of bandwidth which is not high enough for high speed data streams required for playing DVDs or while burring CD R CD RW discs Furthermore if you have other USB devices connected they will also use some of the USB bandwidth reducing the total available bandwidth IEEE 1394...

Page 38: ...M for PaceBlade This High Performance Cloth is ideally suited for cleaning fingerprints and dust from the touchscreen It can also be used to cover the keyboard in the case to protect the keyboard against scratches Only use the supplied 3M cloth to clean the PaceBook touchscreen Never use any liquids sprays detergents or other abrasive chemicals or agents to clean the touchscreen as this may result...

Page 39: ... Windows XP Tablet Edition 5 7 VGA dongle The VGA dongle allows you to connect a standard VGA connector to an external monitor or projector 5 8 Optical drive and cable carry cases Two small carry cases are included with your PaceBook Use these to carry your optical drive as well as your adapter and cables The bags can be attached to your belt with the belt loops or carried with the carry strap ...

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Page 41: ...sult in explosion fire or injury Old or damaged batteries should be disposed of properly Please return the battery to a battery collection center or return it to your PaceBook distributor for proper disposal 6 2 Recharging the battery To maintain optimal battery performance ensure the battery pack is fully discharged prior to charging Check battery status by clicking the battery indicator in the s...

Page 42: ... may accelerate deterioration of the battery s chemical composition cause leakage or corrosion of metal parts This battery is a Li Ion type lithium is a highly combustible material especially when it is exposed to oxygen Do not store the battery in environments with excessive heat and do not drop the battery from heights that may cause the battery pack to break open These conditions may cause the ...

Page 43: ...r management there are measures you can take to reduce overall power consumption and maximize battery life use AC power whenever possible lower the intensity of the LCD backlight a very bright screen uses more power don t use screen savers since these use a lot of the CPU power a blank screen minimizes power consumption 6 7 ...

Page 44: ...n Typ Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers ATTENTION 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 construteur Mettre au rébut les batteries usagées conformément aux instructions du fabricant ADVARSEL Lithiumbatteri Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering Udskiftn...

Page 45: ...ser avec Li Shin Enterprises modèle LSE9802A1660 6 10 Battery LED and alarm A battery low alarm will sound on your PaceBook when approximately 10 minutes of battery life remains This alarm will continuously beep until it is turned off by pressing Fn B on the keyboard or until the AC adapter is plugged in and the PaceBook starts to recharge If the PaceBook reaches the critical battery level 3 minut...

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Page 48: ... your PaceBook to its original default configuration 7 3 Downloading new software drivers Occasionally newer drivers for your PaceBook will be released on the PaceBook website to fix bugs or to address other issues The PaceBook uses special drivers and or applications for the following system devices System chipsets CPU core logic graphics Keyboard Touchscreen Backlight control Handwriting recogni...

Page 49: ... programs in your programs folder 3 Either select the program you want and press tick or double click a program to add it to the shortcuts area 4 Press the tick button when you have added all of the programs that you want Note Only one shortcut can be added for each program To remove programs press the Remove button and then follow the process described above Backlight level The Backlight controls...

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Page 51: ...own profile Select Start Control Panel 1 Click the Performance and Maintenance icon 2 Click the Power Options 3 Select the appropriate profile or create your own 8 2 Auto insert for CD ROM Auto insert works by scanning the contents of CDs when they are placed into the CD ROM and then automatically identifying what type of CD data is on it You can then instruct Windows to take specific actions such...

Page 52: ...ient programs process pieces of data and send back the results to a central server While the concept of distributed computing i e harnessing the power of individual PCs to create a networked super computer is very compelling these programs use up all of your CPUs spare computing power This means that your PaceBook will run its CPU at nearly 100 capacity constantly If you run such applications on y...

Page 53: ...ort The 10 100Mbps Ethernet port can be used for networking or broadband connections to the Internet through a LAN cable or xDSL modem 9 4 Audio connectors There are two audio connectors Microphone and Speaker out Your PaceBook includes a built in microphone and two stereo speakers 9 5 USB port USB stands for Universal Serial Bus this is a connector for keyboard mouse digital camera joystick print...

Page 54: ...ccessory cables otherwise your Tablet may be damaged 9 7 IEEE 1394 IEEE 1394 Figure 3 3 Left side view is also known as FireWire Apple and i Link SONY This is a very high speed port often used for digital video cameras But this high speed port is also suitable for CD RW DVD ROM HDD networking peer to peer connection etc 9 8 IR interface The keyboard to the PaceBook uses infrared technology IR to c...

Page 55: ...pherals http www pacebook com Page 9 3 9 10 CardBus PC Card The PaceBook has one Type II PC Card slot It is very important that you insert the cards with the labels down If a card does not fit do not force it Check the orientation and try again ...

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Page 57: ...55GME WireLess LAN Mini PCI 802 11 b g LCD TFT Color 12 1 XGA Battery Re chargable Li Ion 3600 mAH Pointing device Touchpad Touchscreen 5 wire and EM Digitizer FinePoint Power management ACPI PC 2001 compliant BIOS Phoenix Plug Play 4MB Disk drives HDD Exchangeable 2 5 9 5mm height SoundAC 97 CodecREaltek ALC202 I O ports VGA out Microphone Speaker jacks 1 USB 2 0 IEEE 1394 Faxmodem LAN Power out ...

Page 58: ...t all peripheral devices 3 Turn the PaceBook around and locate the memory slot see picture above 4 Remove the two screws and open the cover 5 If there is a memory module already installed remove it and replace with the new one 6 Make sure that the memory card is firmly installed then replace the cover and the screws RAM combinations example Extra On board Total Available 0MB 0MB 0MB 256MB 0MB 256M...

Page 59: ... turn off the PaceBook the BIOS code is saved here See Chapter 6 for details CTS Carpal Tunnel Syndrome a serious injury in your wrists See RSI CPU Central Processing Unit your PaceBook is equipped with a very low power consuming CPU called Transmeta Crusoe model number 5600 or 5800 For more information please visit http www transmeta com CRT Cathode Ray Tube or external monitor DMA Direct Memory ...

Page 60: ...M Random Access Memory ROM Read Only Memory This memory contains the BIOS where all information about your notebook is stored RSI Repetitive Stress Injury many people develop RSI by using non ergonomic computers or sitting in a non ergonomic posture while typing We recommend separating the keyboard from the Tablet when you work for more than 1 2 hours at a time SVGA Super Video Graphics Array SVGA...

Page 61: ...b to the unlock position and hold it in place Remove the battery cover and the battery Unscrew the screw that keeps the HDD in place Lift the HDD out of the compartment Remove the HDD bracket and connector replace the HDD with a new HDD Installing the Main HDD Replace hard disk bracket and connector Connect the HDD to the HDD connector in the PaceBook Replace the screw that secures the HDD in plac...

Page 62: ...ng we estimate the battery life to be approximately 5 hours Using the Power out connector for DVD or CD RW will drain the battery more quickly but you should be able to watch a 2 5 3 hour long DVD movie without any power problems Docking station Is there a docking station available The Office Stand works as a docking station with 4 USB ports cable management and height pitch adjustment Check http ...

Page 63: ...t Keys See Chapter 4 My keyboard is typing on another PaceBook in the room This is because the other PaceBook is sharing the same IR channel You need to change the IR channel To do this see Chapter 4 6 Stylus Is the PaceBook s stylus special or can I use anything The PaceBook s stylus is special in the sense that it will fit into the compartment on the side of the PaceBook If you loose your stylus...

Page 64: ...is also known as FireWire or iLink it s a high speed connection It is flexible fast and not too expensive IEEE 1394 connections transfer information at 50MB s compared with only 1 5MB s for USB IEEE 1394 supports peer to peer protocol unlike USB so you can connect two PaceBooks or a PaceBook to any other IEEE 1394 enabled PC for a 400Mbps 50MB s data connection The PaceBook utilizes the high speed...

Page 65: ...bile CDMA GPRS UMTS etc IR Can I use the IR on the PaceBook for things other than the keyboard We are preparing an IR remote control Check the PaceBook website for details Can I use the IR keyboard from the PaceBook to communicate with my PDA or notebook s IrDA No PDA s and Notebooks use IrDA or FIR while the PaceBook is using consumer IR which is a technology found on IR keyboards remote controls...

Page 66: ...b protocol over a PC Card A 56kbps dial up modem is also built in We support any mobile telephone card in the PC Card slot PHS I Mode GSM GPRS UMTS CDMA WCDMA etc IEEE 1394 How fast is the IEEE 1394 link between two PaceBooks The IEEE 1394 connection speed is 400MBps but unfortunately the HDD can not transfer data that fast our tests have shown that you can transfer 1GB of data in about 3 4minutes...

Page 67: ...book com Menu software What is the Menu button The Menu button calls customized software written by PaceBlade which allows you to call up any frequently used application or setting by simply clicking a button There is no longer any need to search through the Start menu to find the application or to adjust volume or brightness For more see Chapter 7 Touchscreen software Who makes the touchscreen so...

Page 68: ...rd How do I use a PC Card PC Cards are inserted Upside down the reason for this is that several mobile communication cards have a small dongle built in and if this is oriented up it will interfere with the curve located over the PC Card There is a warning label on the plastic PC Card protector Also PC Cards can only be inserted in one way if it doesn t work turn it around and try again Do NOT use ...

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