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October 2001

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P/N 96-000001-017, Version Q301

Docking Connector Port

This port allows the GeneSys computer to dock to the Xpander and Quick Release docking
stations. More details are provided later in this manual.

Sealed Battery
Compartment

Located behind the outer lower, left rubber grip is the battery compartment. Instructions are
provided later in this manual.

Product Label

This label includes the product brand name and unit serial number as well as bar code.

Certification Label

The appropriate emissions and safety certification labels are strategically located on the
back of the tablet in pre-defined cut-out sections.

IRDA Lens

Infrared communication device that allows communications with other IRDA devices i.e.
computers, printers, PDAs.

Carry Handle Holes

These holes are used to affix the carry handle to the GeneSys tablet.

Guide Pin Holes for
Docking

These holes are used as locators to ensure positive docking connections to the GeneSys
docking stations.

Antenna Port Hole
(optional)

A cable, upon which an antenna will be mounted, exits this hole. This hole is integrated into
the GeneSys tablet when an internal wireless option is ordered.

Docking

Connector Port

Certification

Label

Sealed Battery

Compartment

Product

Label

Figure 1.3- Back and left side view of GeneSys II

Figure 1.4- Top View of GeneSys II

Guide Pin Holes for Docking

Carry Handle Holes

IRDA Lens

Antenna Port Hole

Summary of Contents for GeneSys

Page 1: ...User Guide GeneSys Pen Tablet Computer ...

Page 2: ...sical challenges that must be met with a mobile computing system that not only works the way you do but also can take the abuses of everyday wear and tear The GeneSys System design is based upon years of experience in rugged mobile applications Advanced technology innovative designs and a rugged body are just a few of the highlights of your GeneSys System Equally important is Xplore s commitment t...

Page 3: ...umper protection system and components manufactured for extreme conditions means that the GeneSys is built to last Advanced Resistive Touch Screen provides exceptional accuracy a brighter and clearer screen through enhanced light penetration and heightened reliability Adaptable Design which accommodates multiple PC cards for integrated communication options Wireless and peripheral expansion that w...

Page 4: ... the following components Component Supplier Address Model Compliance Computer Assembly SMTC 15700 Long Vista Drive Austin Texas 78728 GeneSys II and GeneSys Maximus DOC Computer Motherboard Delta Electronics Inc 186 Ruey Kuang Road Neihu Taipei 114 Taiwan R O C GeneSys DOC Dock Assembly Apex Integrated Manufacturing Inc 8006 Cameron Road Austin TX 78754 Xpander and Quick Release Dock DOC Equipmen...

Page 5: ...lace Recharge the battery pack after storage before use If the GeneSys is scheduled to be away from a power source AC or DC for any length of time please remove the battery pack from the GeneSys and properly store it until further use is required Conditioning Must be conditioned prior to initial use to ensure optimal battery performance and life CAUTION If a battery is incorrectly replaced there i...

Page 6: ...airs defects battery replacement use after the specified battery life has expired or any other causes Xplore assumes no responsibility directly or indirectly for financial losses or claims from third persons resulting from the use of this product and any of its functions such as stolen credit card numbers the loss or alteration of stored data etc Last Revised October 2001 Copyright 1997 1998 1999 ...

Page 7: ...Some PC Cards or PCMCIA can become hot with prolonged use This is the same for any mobile computer If two cards are installed both can become hot even if only one is used extensively Overheating of a PC Card can result in errors or instability in the PC Card operation Also be careful when you remove a PC Card that has been used for a long period of time Pressure or Impact Damage Do not apply heavy...

Page 8: ...st before you undertake any operations Chapter 3 Basic Operations 16 Explains the basic operations of power sources pen and touch inputs and peripheral connections Chapter 4 Power Management and Battery 23 Describes how to effectively manage power and use the battery packs Appendices 27 Provides advice on the routine care and maintenance of the computer technical specifications and how to run the ...

Page 9: ... USB Hub Port Hubs are wiring concentrators and enable the multiple attachment characteristics of the USB Each hub converts a single attachment point into multiple attachment points Hubs can detect attach and detach at each downstream An example would be a USB hub port used to connect multiple USB devices Docking Locator Pads These are rubber pads designed to protect the top and bottom of your com...

Page 10: ...s are wiring concentrators and enable the multiple attachment characteristics of the USB Each hub converts a single attachment point into multiple attachment points Hubs can detect attach and detach at each downstream An example would be a USB hub port used to connect multiple USB devices Docking Locator Pads These are rubber pads designed to protect the top and bottom of your computer and to assi...

Page 11: ...et in pre defined cut out sections IRDA Lens Infrared communication device that allows communications with other IRDA devices i e computers printers PDAs Carry Handle Holes These holes are used to affix the carry handle to the GeneSys tablet Guide Pin Holes for Docking These holes are used as locators to ensure positive docking connections to the GeneSys docking stations Antenna Port Hole optional...

Page 12: ... or 2000 Special Features The following features are either unique to the GeneSys or are advanced features which make the computer more convenient to use Hardware Setup This program lets you customize your hardware settings according to the way you work w ith your GeneSys computer and the peripherals you use Pen Touch Utility This program lets you customize your digitizer settings according to the...

Page 13: ...n power the computer See the next chapter for more information on power sources The first time you use the computer be sure to perform the steps below 1 Make sure the computer is turned off 2 Connect the AC adapter cord to the computer 3 Connect the AC power cord to the AC adapter WARNING Always use the AC adapter supplied with the computer Using other AC adapters may damage the computer Always ho...

Page 14: ...n the gray panel above the LCD lights and the computer starts Adjusting the Screen Brightness Brightness adjustment buttons have been provided to allow for adjustment for maximum readability Removing the Grips All grips will require minimal effort to remove However in the event that the user experiences difficulty removing any grip use the follow these steps 1 Remove the grip above the grip that c...

Page 15: ...r reboot press Ctrl Alt Del keys simultaneously if the optional keyboard is attached Then follow the instructions on the screen press the Ctrl Alt Del keys again The computer restarts This is known as a warm boot If you do not have the optional keyboard attached then use the power button as outlined below WARNING Resetting may cause data loss Use the software reset only if the normal Windows Shut ...

Page 16: ...Lets the user know when the hard disk drive is in use Docking Indicator Signals when the system is docked in one of the GeneSys docking solutions Power Indicator Lets the user know the status of the system a red light shows when the system is on or when the system is connected to an external power source Battery Indicator Signals when the battery is in use being used or is fully charged a green li...

Page 17: ...g on the battery pack only when external power is unavailable or in a mobile only application need Using the AC Adapter The AC adapter provides power for operation and to charge the battery when the AC adapter is connected to a wall outlet The AC input voltage can range anywhere from 100 to 240 volts making it suitable for use virtually anywhere in the world with the appropriate plug adapter The A...

Page 18: ...f you have not used the computer for a long period of time the battery may become completely discharged In such a case recharging may take more time than usual Important Note If you are planning to leave your GeneSys Computer idle away from either an AC or DC power source for any length of time please remove the battery pack from the computer Checking the Battery Level Check the battery level as f...

Page 19: ...olution control and an ergonomic design equally suitable for left handed and right handed users Most software applications require the use of the left mouse button By tapping on the screen the pen acts as if the left mouse button is being pressed The Pen Stylus Figure 3 4 Pen Stylus Holding the Pen Place the pen in your right or left hand in a comfortable writing position Move the Pen The pen acts...

Page 20: ...tcher utility has been included to allow right clicking Open the PenSwitcher utility from the system tray See Figure 3 2 The mouse will appear By tapping on this window the stylus will register the other click When the pen touches the screen the right click menu will appear After this the click function will automatically revert back to the left mouse click setting The stylus will remain in this m...

Page 21: ...the X s on the screen as they appear Tap each X only once Tap the OK Close button to return to Windows Via the Start Menu Select Start then Programsthen Touch Screen Utilities Select the Calibrate option or Settings then the Calibrate button This will open a window with a number of tabs Tap the pen on the Calibrate button Follow the instructions on the screen and touch the X s on the screen as the...

Page 22: ...k indicator light appears the tablet is ready to be utilized again Note It may take a few seconds for the green dock indicator light to appear and for all peripherals connected to the dock to be recognized by the tablet after re docking This function is only available on the Xpander Plus and GeneSys Quick Dock Plus If the system is already powered on but it has not been undocked and the user wants...

Page 23: ... you to control current drain by peripheral devices and put them in suspend mode when not in use By continually monitoring the state of these devices and shutting off the flow of current to idle devices battery life can be preserved thereby extending the amount of time that you can use your computer from battery power You can access the Power menu of the Setup Utility to set power management param...

Page 24: ...n can then be activated by either the touch of the pen or finger or via the keyboard This setting is controlled as a screen saver Suspend Mode Suspend mode is the lowest power consumption level your GeneSys computer can sustain Entering Suspend Mode Suspend mode can be activated in any of the following ways By tapping Suspend on the Windows Start menu or By allowing the unit to enter sleep mode du...

Page 25: ...ck or by inserting the battery pack into the optional desktop charging station See below for more details regarding this item NOTE Use only battery packs provided by and or authorized by Xplore There is a danger of explosion if the wrong battery type is used For environmental reasons do not throw away a spent battery pack Please follow you local guidelines for disposing of battery packs If you nee...

Page 26: ...r on the battery charger and the five 5 notches on the bottom of the battery pack 2 Set the battery onto the 5 pins so that the battery is standing up vertical and secure in its position 3 Connect the supplied AC adapter to the charger and the wall outlet 4 You will see the power and charging status lights come on NOTE Some battery chargers have two bays meaning that you can charge two batteries i...

Page 27: ...attery backs up this memory so that it will not be erased when you turn off or reset the system Whenever you turn on the power the system reads the settings in CMOS RAM and compares them to the equipment check conducted during the power on self test If an error occurs an error message is displayed on screen Contents of the Setup Utility The Setup Utility consists of one main page with six 6 menus ...

Page 28: ...hen press Enter Save and Exit Exit No Save Default Settings Restore Settings Version Info 6 When Save and Exit or Exit No Save is chosen then the system will reboot Using the Setup Utility The following keys are used to maneuver among the Setup options and to change values Cursor Keys arrow keys Use the cursor keys to move from one option to another Spacebar key Press the Space key to increase the...

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Page 41: ...e effect of multiple drops may damage your computer Do not place anything heavy on your GeneSys computer Do not disassemble the computer Remove the battery pack and keep it in a cool place if you will not be using the computer for a long period of time Insert a diskette straight into the external diskette drive Inserting it at an angle can damage the front of the external diskette drive Keep the G...

Page 42: ...gged backlit keyboard ideal for in vehicle applications Superior Audio Quality Enhanced audio technologies result in high quality audio output 3D positional stereo surround support via external speaker system ESS Allegro 1 PCI audio accelerator Sound Blaster Pro compatible external audio Mic in Stereo Line out via 3 5 mm JACK connector in Quick Release Plus Docks Variety of Supporting Software Opt...

Page 43: ...tal oxide semiconductor RGB Red green blue CPU Central processing unit ROM Read only memory CRT Cathode ray tube RTC Real time clock CLA Cigarette lighter adapter SCSI Small computer system interface DC Direct current SIO Serial input output DDC Display data channel SVGA Super video graphics adapter DOS Disk operating system TFT Thin film transistor DMA Direct memory address UART Universal asynchr...

Page 44: ...allest unit of data used by a computer Board a circuit board An internal card containing electronic components called chips which perform a specific function or increase the capabilities of the system Boot to load a program or operating system into system memory BPS bits per second In serial transmission the instantaneous bit speed with which a device or channel transmits a character Buffer the po...

Page 45: ...ation the set of manual and or other instructions written for the users of a computer system or application Computer system documentation typically includes procedural and tutorial information as well as system functions Double tap to press and release the pen stylus twice within a time frame defined by the user without moving the pointer off the choice Driver software that allows an application p...

Page 46: ...at another location Motherboard a name sometimes used to refer to the main printed circuit board in processing equipment It usually contains integrated circuits that perform the processor s basic functions and provides connectors for adding other boards that perform special functions Sometimes called a main logic board N Non system Disk a formatted diskette floppy disk you can use to store program...

Page 47: ...ansferred one bit or binary unit at a time Serial Port a communications port to which you can connect devices such as a modem mouse or serial printer Software the set of programs procedures and related documentation associated with a computer system Specifically refers to computer programs that direct and controls the computer system s activities Status Indicator LED a light above the LCD screen w...

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