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Chapter 4 – FAQs 

 

 

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What do I do when the battery discharges and will not charge in the 
unit? 
 

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There are several fused circuits in the Hammerhead designed to protect the 
core electronics.  In the event that the unit will not initiate the charge cycle, 
there may be a blown fuse in the circuit. See Battery Use and Care in 
Chapter 2 for more information on charging your battery(s). 

 
What external peripherals does the Hammerhead RT support?     

 

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The Hammerhead RT has a Type III CardBus/PCMCIA slot which will 
accommodate either one Type III card or up to two Type II devices.    

 

How can USB networking be utilized in the Hammerhead? 
 

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WalkAbout manufactures Desk Dock and Wall Dock solutions with a 
USB network adapter that communicates to the Hammerhead via the 
docking connection and connects to the network hub by way of 
standard network patch cabling.   

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USB functionality is supported under Windows ’98, 2000, XP Pro 
and XP Tablet PC Edition. 

 

How can USB be utilized in the Hammerhead?

 

 

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The Hammerhead is manufactured with a single USB connection on 
the side of the unit.  This USB connection can be used for a wide 
variety of USB type devices.  

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There is also an additional USB port in the champ connector, 
available on the desk dock, vehicle dock, and wall dock. 

 
What are WalkAbout’s Technical Support hours of operation? 
 

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WalkAbout staffs the Technical Support department Monday through 
Friday 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM Eastern Standard Time. 

 
What is your best screen for direct sunlight on the Hammerhead RT?  
 

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WalkAbout’s All-Vis display maximizes color definition and provides 
superior visibility for indoor, in-vehicle and outdoor environments.  
Capitalizing on the backlighting features of the Transmissive display, 
the All-Vis technology adds the ability to reflect ambient light making 
the display extremely powerful both indoors and outdoors.  

Chapter 4 – FAQs 

 

 

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Is the heater package available on the Hammerhead RT?  
 

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The optional hard drive heater and screen heater that activates at 20 
F is available on both the RT800 and RT933. 

 

Can I purchase a carry case for the Hammerhead RT800? 

 

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The RT800 comes with shock absorbing rubber bumpers and 
removable rugged carry handle that eliminate the need for a carry 
case. The RT933 design does not have the rubber bumper system 
but comes with a padded carry case for added protection.   

 
Can I use a Hammerhead XRT carry case on my Hammerhead RT933? 
 

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No. Although the physical dimensions of the Hammerhead XRT and 
the Hammerhead RT933 are the same, the required carry case 
openings for the power switch, speaker and built-in Ethernet are in 
different locations.  

 
Are the power requirements and physical connection the same on both 
the Hammerhead XRT and Hammerhead RT?  
 

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Both the XRT and the RT800/933 use the same AC power supplies 
and docking stations.  

 
Are the PCMCIA doors the same for the Hammerhead XRT and the 
Hammerhead RT?  
 

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PCMCIA doors for the XRT and RT product lines are not 
interchangeable. Both have comparable PCMCIA door options but 
the screw hole locations and surface sealing areas are slightly 
different.

Summary of Contents for Hammerhead RT800

Page 1: ...ded for large scale applications If you do not find illustrations identical to the equipment you have purchased or do not find needed information after having reviewed the User s Guide please feel fre...

Page 2: ...ration 27 Touch Screen calibration 27 Battery Performance and Maintenance 28 Monitoring your battery 28 Table of Contents WalkAbout Computers HAMMERHEAD RT User s Guide V030105 4 Setting the battery a...

Page 3: ...ave a touch unit Microsoft Windows XP Pro is installed along with Calligrapher handwriting recognizer PenOffice control program and My T Pen onscreen keyboard program WalkAbout Computers often pre ins...

Page 4: ...ing other than a WalkAbout supported antenna will constitute an invalid configuration and may void the FCC CISPR and or CE certifications GPS option is sold for the sole purpose of providing an accura...

Page 5: ...modems scanners etc Devices can be connected to the HAMMERHEAD RT with the computer turned on without requiring a reboot There is a limit of 128 concurrent devices per USB port The HAMMERHEAD RT can...

Page 6: ...artment without the proper training from WalkAbout Computers Any tampering of the hard drive will result in a void warranty Bottom view Bottom guide pinholes The bottom guide pinholes are used to alig...

Page 7: ...tip switch simply press the tip of the pen against the display This is similar to clicking the left button of a mouse Double clicking is accomplished by double tapping with the pen Move an icon by pr...

Page 8: ...auge possible To achieve the best possible performance from your batteries we recommend using and maintaining the batteries in accordance with the instructions provided below Getting started with your...

Page 9: ...ng process Don t be alarmed if batteries feel warm to the touch during this process It is normal for a battery to become warm during charging and discharging Do not use any external power source other...

Page 10: ...rt circuit the battery or reverse polarity Avoid placing batteries around metal objects such as keys pocket change paper clips and jewelry Chapter 2 Hardware Operation WalkAbout Computers HAMMERHEAD R...

Page 11: ...T Some customers may have IT Departments that will be trained to replace hard drives at the customer location You should not open the hard drive compartment without the proper training from WalkAbout...

Page 12: ...wer to the port replicator Flat port replicators and custom cable sets are available when connectivity is needed while the unit is mobile External power should be connected to the port replicators aft...

Page 13: ...cards CardBus and PC Cards are two alternative types of PCMCIA interfaces or slots on laptops desktops and PDAs PCMCIA cards are based on a 16 bit interface while CardBus is a 32 bit interface This al...

Page 14: ...User s Guide V030105 28 Battery Performance and maintenance Monitoring your battery You can easily monitor your battery to see how much power you have available while you are working away from your de...

Page 15: ...105 30 Adjusting Screen Brightness and Backlight Settings The Hammerhead RT comes with a Utility program that provides additional functionality to your computer To launch the Hammerhead Utilities prog...

Page 16: ...30105 32 Advanced backlight Your computer is delivered preset with the optimal settings for most users For those users with special needs such as optimizing operation in dark environments the Advanced...

Page 17: ...these operating systems come standard with Pen Office Calligrapher handwriting software and My T Pen onscreen keyboard Tablet and pen settings Windows XP Tablet PC Edition lets you customize the table...

Page 18: ...eyboard The Tablet PC Input Panel is hidden when you first start but is easily opened How to open the Input Panel Click the Input Panel button on the task bar The Tablet PC Input Panel opens To hide t...

Page 19: ...g an e mail address or a URL The characters that you enter into the character pad are immediately converted to text so you can spot and fix any errors immediately Chapter 3 Software Operation WalkAbou...

Page 20: ...letely searchable You can also create drawings or graphics that can be saved or sent to other applications from Windows Journal You can even share journal files with non Tablet PC users by exporting t...

Page 21: ...words Write uppercase letters larger than lowercase letters Avoid empty spaces Avoid putting additional words diagrams or drawings within existing handwriting in a note How to set the pen and screen...

Page 22: ...ow to write in Microsoft Excel or Word files In order to use the Tablet PC features in these applications you must obtain the Microsoft Office XP Pack for Tablet PC This is available only from Microso...

Page 23: ...button on the task bar The Tablet PC Input Panel opens If you are using MS Pen services From the Windows desktop navigate through the Start Menu to the Program group named Pen Services Click on the i...

Page 24: ...ry default reboot the unit and attempt pen alignment See supporting documentation for instructions on reinstalling the pen services software This will typically cure problems with damaged support file...

Page 25: ...e What is your best screen for direct sunlight on the Hammerhead RT WalkAbout s All Vis display maximizes color definition and provides superior visibility for indoor in vehicle and outdoor environmen...

Page 26: ...or lessee of Products and Accessories that have been properly installed used and serviced according to the specifications provided and practiced by WalkAbout Computers ii Damage due to abuse accident...

Page 27: ...warranty service iii WalkAbout Computers shall not be responsible for consequential special incidental or contingent damages or expenses of any nature or kind whatsoever including without limitation d...

Page 28: ...ne 561 712 1200 FAX 561 712 9580 Disclaimer All rights reserved This publication is protected by copyright and all rights are reserved No part of it may be reproduced or transmitted by any means or in...

Page 29: ...tes uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference with radio communications However there is no guarantee...

Page 30: ...ent of Communications Human Exposure Compliance Statement FCC rules compliance with RF hazard and broadband PCS Note Motorola certifies that the Motorola G18 Radio Module FCC ID 1HDT6AC1 complies with...

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