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4 User’s Manual 

Figure 2.  Back View of eGO-note

Figure 3.  Bottom View of eGO-note

Infrared 
port

USB port

Speaker

Battery 
compartment

AC adapter 
jack

Headphone 
jack

External-
Mic jack

Compact 
Flash data 
storage card 
compartment

Serial port

Video 
port

Docking 
connector

RAM Memory 
module 
compartment

Battery 
compartment

Battery pack 
open latch

ROM Memory 
module 
compartment

Compact Flash data 
storage card 
compartment

Battery pack 
lock latch

Summary of Contents for eGO-note

Page 1: ...USER S GUIDE eGO note Handheld PC SAMSUNG ...

Page 2: ...erved Important Safety Instruction Read all of these instructions and save these instructions for later use Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product 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 Never spill liquid of any kind on the product Do not place this ...

Page 3: ...e points or short out parts that could result in a risk of fire or electric shock Except as explained elsewhere in this manual do not attempt to service this product yourself Handle battery and other optional products with care If dropped they may be damaged Do not allow the battery to be exposed to direct sunlight for extended periods of time Do not attempt to disassemble the battery If the batte...

Page 4: ...s 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 NOTE 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 a...

Page 5: ...e caused by unauthorized modifications of this equipment or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other than those specified by our company The correction will be the responsibility of the user Use only shielded data cables with this system Canadian Radio Interference Regulations This apparatus does not exceed the class B limits for radio noise emissions set out in the ...

Page 6: ...ng the eGO note for Long Periods 12 Operating Notes 13 Keyboard 13 Touchpad 14 Indicator lights 15 Quick Start Buttons 15 Voice Recording 16 Infrared Communications 16 Battery Management 17 Connecting Peripheral Devices 18 Connecting Modem 19 Port replicator Optional 20 Synchronizing the eGO note with a Computer 23 Upgrading the eGO note 25 PC Card 25 CF Card Compact Flash data storage Card 26 Mem...

Page 7: ... circumstances A caution warns you of possible damage to equipment A warning indicates the possibility of personal injury Keys that you need to press to perform certain functions are shown in the manual enclosed in angle brackets For example Ctrl indicates the control key Ctrl on the keyboard If you need to press two keys at the same time the key names are shown joined by a plus sign For example A...

Page 8: ...Documentation The eGO note shipped from the factory with several software programs installed The software may include its own online or printed documentation Refer to the documentation or the Help options in the software for more information ...

Page 9: ...e road Item Check list eGO note Case Black Serial cable Monitor cable AC adapter Power cord Port replicator optional Figures 1 through 3 show you the features of the eGO note Figure 1 Front View of eGO note Cover latch LCD Power button PC Card compartment Soft Reset Button Touchpad Indicator lights Microphone Voice Recorder Buttons Modem connector Mouse Buttons ...

Page 10: ...y compartment AC adapter jack Headphone jack External Mic jack Compact Flash data storage card compartment Serial port Video port Docking connector RAM Memory module compartment Battery compartment Battery pack open latch ROM Memory module compartment Compact Flash data storage card compartment Battery pack lock latch ...

Page 11: ...ttery pack AA size Alkaline battery pack and AC adapter separate from the eGO note If you would like to use the eGO note immediately then install six AA size Alkaline batteries into the Alkaline battery pack Installing the Rechargeable Battery Pack To install the rechargeable battery pack 1 With the eGO note s power off close the LCD panel and turn the eGO note over so the bottom of the unit faces...

Page 12: ...k 4 Push the battery straight until it snaps into place 5 Plug in the eGO note with the eGO note AC adapter 6 Connect the power cord to the AC adapter and then to an electrical outlet Figure 5 Figure 5 Installing the Power Cord Power connector Power cord AC adapter ...

Page 13: ...l the battery pack is removed All batteries lose their charge if they sit unused for an extended time period When not used battery can discharge fully in 2 weeks The battery may have discharged in the time it took for the eGO note to go from the factory to you The battery charges in about 3 5 hours either the eGO note is turned on or off If Backup battery is low message comes up connect the AC ada...

Page 14: ...atteries in the opposite direction The battery life varies with brands We recommand you to use one of DURACELL ULTRA MX1500 AA or PANASONIC Alkaline batteries with this product Figure 7 Inserting the Alkaline batteries into the pack 3 Point the tap arrow to the pack arrow and close the tap as indicated on the tap Figure 8 Closing the Alkaline battery pack ...

Page 15: ... for the first time are explained here 1 Push to the right and hold the cover latch on the front of the cover And lift up the cover 2 Slide and then release the power button Figure 9 In a moment it is replaced by Microsoft Windows CE Figure 9 Turning On the eGO note s Power When you turn on the eGO note the LCD display will turn on for 1 3 seconds after 3 Adjust the LCD Display contrast Power butt...

Page 16: ... on the calendar until it displays the correct month and click the date Change the time on the right side 7 Fill your personal information in Owner Properties Then a message tells you Setup is now complete and click Done Now your eGO note is set If you want to make changes click Start Setting Control Panel and use World Clock Owner icons Tips for Using the eGO note The following information helps ...

Page 17: ...t with your back straight and supported by your chair Adjust your chair or work table so that your arms and wrists can remain in a relaxed position parallel with the floor Avoid bending or twisting your wrists as you work Your hands should float slightly above the keyboard Refer to a book on office ergonomics for more information on setting up your work area Take frequent breaks from working at th...

Page 18: ...aner acetone aromatic solvent or dry rough towels to clean it Some liquids damage the polarized LCD screen If your screen is damaged contact your authorized manufacturer s service center for a replacement Storing the eGO note for Long Periods If possible leave the power cord connected to the eGO note and an electrical outlet when the eGO note is not in use This helps extend the life of the battery...

Page 19: ... depending on the software Windows keys open Windows menus To clean the keyboard use slightly damp cotton swabs Scrub the keys and the surface around the keys Do not allow liquid to drip into the keyboard or you may damage the keyboard The Alt key activates special functions when it is pressed in combination with another key Table 1 shows the special key combinations Table 1 Description of Special...

Page 20: ...gently The touchpad responds to light pressure Table 2 Using the Touchpad Alt End End Moves a cursor to the back of a sentence Alt Contrast up Increases the LCD contrast Alt Contrast down Decreases the LCD contrast Mouse Action How To Move cursor Place your finger on the touchpad and slide your finger in the direction you want the cursor to move The faster you move your finger the faster the curso...

Page 21: ...e and alarm functions The lights appear on the left edge of the eGO note Figure 11 Figure 11 Indicator lights Battery charge light When the power cord is connected light gives information about the battery charge Light is amber when the battery is charging normally Light is green when the battery is fully charged Alarm light Light is goes on when an alarm you have set is activated Quick Start Butt...

Page 22: ...he REC LOCK button Figure 12 Voice Recording 2 Press the REC button and hold it to record 3 Release the REC button to stop recording See Microsoft Windows CE User s Guide for more information about Voice Recording Infrared Communications You can use infrared IR beaming for wireless transfer of information between the eGO note and another eGO note or any other notebook PC that is IR ready To use in...

Page 23: ...ows CE user s Guide for more information of IR beaming Battery Management Conserve next tips for the long lasting battery Recharge the batteries while you are on the road by plugging in the eGO note with the AC adapter whenever circumstances permit Change the default shut off time when running on batteries The default is three minutes Choose Start Setting Control Panel Power and select Power Off t...

Page 24: ...riously damage the connected device or your eGO note Figure 13 Peripheral Connectors Table 3 shows the icons located near each connector and tells you the devices that you can attach to the connectors Table 3 Connecting Peripheral Devices Icon Connector Headphone jack Connect stereo headphones or speakers to this jack Speakers connected to this jack override the on board speakers USB port Serial p...

Page 25: ...n port If the device has a 25 pin connector you need a 25 to 9 pin serial adapter Video port Plug the interface cable of an external monitor into this 15 pin connector and then plug the monitor power cord into a grounded outlet Make sure to power off the eGO note before connecting the video cable USB universal serial bus port Connect USB devices to this port USB input output devices include keyboa...

Page 26: ...e to the modem port Refer to the Windows CE user s Guide for the system setting for the modem Port replicator Optional The eGO note is expandable by connecting a port replicator You have to purchase a port replicator for it is optional product Make sure to power off the eGO note before connecting a port replicator Figure 15 shows features of a port replicator ...

Page 27: ...tment door 2 Press eject buttons on side edge of a port replicator Figure 16 Figure 16 Pressing the eject buttons on a Port replicator 3 Place the eGO note straight on a port replicator and press firmly Then eject buttons pops out Figure 17 AC adapter jack Video port Serial port PS 2 keyboard PS 2 mouse USB port Printer port Locking hook Eject Button Eject Button ...

Page 28: ...l Figure 17 Connecting the eGO note to a Port replicator 4 Connect the AC adapter on back of a port replicator Connect the serial cable to a serial port on a port replicator when the eGO note is with a port replicator ...

Page 29: ...te with other general computer is to position the IR port and the IR port of the other computer 2 Install Windows CE Services from the provided Microsoft CD to prepare a PC for synchronizing with the eGO note Insert CD in the CD ROM drive on your PC Then the installation wizard presents welcome licensing information and so on Choose options as you want 3 Select Typical option on Windows CE Service...

Page 30: ...c on your Computer automatically starts the initial synchronization process 7 When the synchronization is completed a computer displays the Mobile Devices window with the message Connected Up to date in the lower right corner During installation Windows CE Services places a Mobile Devices shortcut on the eGO note For details about the Mobile Devices program window see the Microsoft handheld PC pro...

Page 31: ...Card into a slot 1 Insert the PC card into an appropriate slot according to your PC card type 2 Press the PC card firmly into the connector until the eject button pops out Then pull the eject button out slightly and fold it to the right Figure 19 Figure 19 Inserting PC card The eject button for the card slot operates in two steps To remove a PC Card 1 Raise the PC card eject button for the PC card...

Page 32: ... further information on configuring a PC Card in Windows CE see the user documentation CF Card Compact Flash data storage Card To install a CompactFlash data storage card in the eGO note follow these steps 1 Open the door to the CompactFlash data storage card compartment on the back of the eGO note 2 Identify the connecting edge of the card There may be an arrow symbol on the card to help you Figu...

Page 33: ...d Memory Module You can increase the memory by installing an optional memory module 16 MB RAM is on board and upgradable to 48 MB To avoid possible system problems use only approved memory module in your eGO note Before You Install Memory Back up your data before increasing a memory module by synchronizing with a general computer Take the following precautions when installing a memory module ...

Page 34: ...uctive material such as metal screwdrivers or graphite pencils into a memory module compartment Be careful in handling the metal plate of the memory door Installing a Memory Module Handle a memory module carefully Hold them only by the edges To install a memory module 1 Turn the eGO note over so that the bottom faces up 2 Using a screwdriver remove the screw and the memory module compartment door ...

Page 35: ...wn on the edge of a memory module until the module snaps into place Figure 24 Figure 24 Installing a Memory Module 6 Align a memory module compartment door and push the door down until it snaps into place 7 Reinstall the screw you removed 8 Follow the information of the enclosed documentation with a memory module ...

Page 36: ...ator light when you use the AC adapter Check if the power cable is damaged Check the AC adapter and power cord is correctly connected When the eGO note is connected with peripheral devices disconnect for a moment Remove AC adapter and the battery pack for few seconds then connect it and wait for 5 seconds before turn the power on The LCD display does not show anything Adjust the LCD display Contra...

Page 37: ...ubleshooting 31 Remove AC adapter and the battery pack for few seconds then connect it and wait for 5 seconds before turn the power on The battery doesn t last long enough See Battery Management on page 17 ...

Page 38: ...4o F 5o 40o C Relative humidity noncondensing operating 20 80 Relative humidity noncondensing storage 5 90 Altitude operating 0 to 8 000 ft 0 to 2 348 m Altitude storage 0 to 40 000 ft 0 to 12 192 m Shock operating 10 G for 11 ms half sine Shock nonoperating 60 G for 11 ms half sine Li Ion Battery Weight 0 46 lbs 210 g Nominal open circuit voltage 7 2 VDC Capacity typical 2800 mAhr 20whr Charging ...

Page 39: ...Specifications 33 External AC Adapter Operating voltage 100 VAC to 240 VAC Line frequency 50 60 Hz Input current 0 5 A 100 V 0 23 A 240 V Output current 2 0 A Output voltage 10 VDC ...

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