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Chapter 3. Maintaining the iX104

Calibrating the digitizer

iX104 User’s Handbook

The Tablet and Pen Settings window opens.

In the

Calibration

area drop-down list, select the mode for which

you want to calibrate the pen:

Landscape

Portrait

; then click

Calibrate

The Calibration program starts.

Follow the instructions that appear on the screen.

When you finish, click

Summary of Contents for iX104

Page 1: ...ix104 U S E R S H A N D B O O K...

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Page 4: ...International Association Intel Pentium and SpeedStep are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation Wi Fi is a trademark of the Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance WECA FireWire is a registered...

Page 5: ...y approved by the party responsible for compliance may void the user s authority to operate this equipment For more information about FCC rules and their applicability to the iX104 see Appendix E Agen...

Page 6: ...radio transmissions are imposed Switch off the iX104 when in an aircraft The iX104 is not FAA approved for use on aircraft The effect of the use of the iX104 in aircraft is unknown Using the iX104 in...

Page 7: ...tension cords or integral convenience receptacles because this can cause fire or electric shock Unplug the iX104 and refer the iX104 and dock for service to qualified service personnel if any of the f...

Page 8: ...8 iX104 User s Handbook...

Page 9: ...ng Started 21 Getting to know your iX104 21 Features and controls 21 Front view 21 Back view 22 Top view 24 Bottom view 25 Right side view 26 Left side view 27 LED indicators 28 Quick start guide 30 A...

Page 10: ...r 45 Using the joystick the navigation control key 46 Changing the screen orientation 47 Adjusting the screen brightness 48 Disabling automatic backlight control 48 Docking the iX104 49 Connecting dev...

Page 11: ...attery power status 62 Selecting power settings 63 Enabling Hibernation mode 63 Tips for conserving battery power 64 Programming hot keys 65 Programming hot keys to start applications open documents o...

Page 12: ...ing the digitizer Tablet PC models iX104RD and iX104TD 82 Calibrating the digitizer Active mode 82 Calibrating the digitizer Touch mode 84 When to replace the pen 85 A Troubleshooting 87 B Using BIOS...

Page 13: ...X104 not only works the way you do but can also take the abuses of everyday wear and tear The iX104 design is based on years of experience in rugged mobile applications Advanced technology innovative...

Page 14: ...User s Handbook Who this handbook is for This handbook provides instructions for using Xplore Technologies iX104 Tablet PCs This handbook assumes that you have basic experience using computers and Mi...

Page 15: ...iX104s have been engineered and tested to meet Military Standards for Environmental Extremes MIL STD 810F Your computer includes the following features that make it exceptionally rugged and durable D...

Page 16: ...materials in patented bumpering system and gasket protection mechanisms Shock isolated hard disk Integrated protected wireless LAN and WAN antennas for dual mode operation Locked in place memory cabl...

Page 17: ...d AC adapter Pen Pen tether iX104 pen tablet Warranty information kit This handbook Optional accessories Your package also includes any optional accessories you ordered Optional accessories Docking op...

Page 18: ...Power options AC adapter with U S cord Main battery pack 4500 mAh Extended life battery pack 9000 mAh Auto adapter cigarette lighter adapter Additional accessories USB non rugged mini keyboard 83 key...

Page 19: ...e you contact Xplore have the following information ready so that the customer support representative can quickly provide a solution Toll free 1 866 296 8541 extension 222 Fax 1 512 336 7791 E mail su...

Page 20: ...20 iX104 User s Handbook...

Page 21: ...s a quick start guide to iX104 keys Getting to know your iX104 This section shows the locations of some of your computer s important components Features and controls Front view For more information ab...

Page 22: ...stereo audio files Sealed to provide protection from the environment Ambient light sensor Automatically controls the amount of backlight sent to the screen Provides optimum brightness for the lighting...

Page 23: ...to enter data and control applications instead of a mouse or a keyboard Also called the stylus See Using the pen on page 42 Pen holder Provides a place to secure the pen when you are not using it Batt...

Page 24: ...not block the vents XPL expansion port A USB port compliant with USB Standard Revision 1 1 that enables you to connect an XPL snap on expansion module for devices such as cameras radios and fingerpri...

Page 25: ...tereo headphones or speakers Microphone connector For an external microphone Firewire connector For FireWire IEEE 1394 devices such as digital video cameras LAN connector For connecting a standard RJ...

Page 26: ...otect the computer from damage XPL expansion port A USB port compliant with USB Standard Revision 1 1 that enables you to connect an XPL snap on expansion module for devices such as cameras radios and...

Page 27: ...ector Enables you to connect the optional X Stand Desktop Docking Station or X Dock Vehicle Docking Station Guide pin receptacles Help assure secure connection of the optional X Stand or X Dock guide...

Page 28: ...Meaning On state green continuous The computer is on ready for use and functioning normally The battery is fully charged Charging green blinking The AC adapter is plugged in and the battery is chargi...

Page 29: ...ng under battery power and the charge level in the battery has reached a critical level Plug the computer into an AC DC power source or install a charged battery The computer has encountered a fault a...

Page 30: ...e to using the main features of your computer See Chapter 2 for detailed information Application Windows and hot keys Ctrl Alt Delete Secure Attention Sequence key Screen Rotation key Function key Hot...

Page 31: ...zontal Use in combination with another key to perform various functions See page 32 Toggle between programs and or windows the same as pressing Alt Tab on a keyboard Perform the same functions as the...

Page 32: ...gramming hot keys to start applications open documents or go to a Web site on page 66 iX104RD or iX104TD Select Active mode or Touch mode This determines the input devices you can use In Active mode y...

Page 33: ...trations and tables provide a quick reference for using the navigation keys Navigation controls with the tablet in portrait mode Press the Function key and move the joystick in this direction to perfo...

Page 34: ...104 User s Handbook Navigation controls with the tablet in landscape mode Press the Function key and move the joystick in this direction to perform this function Page Up Page Down Shift Tab Tab scroll...

Page 35: ...your computer Turning on the computer 1 Make sure the computer is off 2 Make sure the battery is charged or that the computer is plugged in to an external power source 3 Press the Power On Off Suspend...

Page 36: ...e page 40 for information about Suspend mode 2 Make sure the battery is charged or that the computer is plugged in to an external power source 3 Save your work and close all programs 4 From the Window...

Page 37: ...m to be accepting input and you cannot turn it off by using the method described in Turning off the computer press the Reset switch Use a ball point pen or similar instrument to press the switch Note...

Page 38: ...wing low power modes Suspend to RAM mode The Status LED light is continuously yellow Active data is saved in RAM and most other components are turned off Although the computer uses very little power w...

Page 39: ...n of the Power On Off Suspend Resume button has been disabled to prevent accidental interruption pressing the button does not suspend the computer You must use a software application to suspend the co...

Page 40: ...g methods to suspend operation Method 1 Press the Power On Off Suspend Resume button Method 2 1 From the Windows Start menu press Turn Off Computer 2 The Turn off computer dialog box opens 3 Press Sta...

Page 41: ...e press the Power On Off Suspend Resume button Note Press the button only once After a minute or two the computer resumes normal operation When the Status LED displays a continuous green light you can...

Page 42: ...ms such as a ball point pen or a screwdriver that can damage the computer Damage caused by using an item not provided with the computer is not covered by the iX104 warranty Note Before you use the com...

Page 43: ...he object for 1 second The right click icon appears or Press the right click button on the pen while you click the object If your computer is an iX104RD or iX104TD Touch mode In the Windows taskbar pr...

Page 44: ...ows Start button 2 Click the Settings option 3 Click the Control Panel option 4 In the Control Panel window If your computer is an iX104R or iX104T Click the Tablet and Pen Settings icon If your compu...

Page 45: ...e iX104 Using the pen iX104 User s Handbook 45 Positioning the pen and pen tether The pen tether helps prevent the loss of your pen The following illustration shows how to position the pen and pen tet...

Page 46: ...pressing Enter on a keyboard Push the joystick up down left or right to move a highlighted item accordingly the same as pressing the arrow keys on a keyboard Use the Fn key in combination with the joy...

Page 47: ...ng the screen orientation iX104 User s Handbook 47 Changing the screen orientation To rotate the screen orientation from portrait vertical to landscape horizontal mode or from landscape to portrait mo...

Page 48: ...backlight control When the ambient light sensor is enabled the computer automatically controls the amount of backlight sent to the screen to provide optimum brightness for the lighting conditions in...

Page 49: ...04 Docking the iX104 iX104 User s Handbook 49 Docking the iX104 If you have the optional Xplore Tablet Dock see Optional accessories on page 17 connect it to the iX104 at the docking port docking port...

Page 50: ...device you want to use does not appear to be working with your computer the device may need to be enabled in the computer s configuration program Contact your local help desk or Xplore reseller Conne...

Page 51: ...cal area network LAN cable s RJ 45 connector to the internal LAN interface card See your network system administrator for more information Connecting USB compatible devices Connect any USB compatible...

Page 52: ...the volume of the microphone as follows 1 Press the Windows Start key 2 Click the Control Panel option 3 In the Control Panel window double click the Sounds and Audio Properties icon 4 In the Sounds a...

Page 53: ...ne or speakers Adjusting headphone or speaker volume 1 Click the audio icon in the Status area of the Windows taskbar The volume control area opens 2 If the Mute check box is checked uncheck it 3 Move...

Page 54: ...or or projection panel Activating the monitor or projection panel To change the video output to the monitor or projection panel Press the Fn P1 key combination To change the video output back to the c...

Page 55: ...Chapter 2 Using the iX104 Connecting devices iX104 User s Handbook 55 Connecting an XPL snap on expansion module XPL expansion port Top view Side view...

Page 56: ...rger Follow these steps to charge the battery while it is installed in the computer 1 Connect a power source such as an AC adapter or cigarette lighter adapter to the power connector on the computer I...

Page 57: ...ttery charge reaches 100 Table 5 shows the approximate time required to charge the battery level to 100 If you have an external battery charger 1 Remove the battery pack see page 58 2 Use the external...

Page 58: ...charged battery Use one of the methods described in Suspending operation on page 40 to suspend operation If a charged battery is not available Save your work and close all running programs then shut d...

Page 59: ...ease latch in the direction indicated 3 Pull the battery away from the computer and remove it Note After removing the battery you must replace the battery or connect the computer to an external power...

Page 60: ...ly until it is seated The battery release latch returns to its original position and locks the battery in place Discarding a battery Dispose of a spent battery in accordance with your local government...

Page 61: ...o use the Power Options Properties window to manage the computer s power use On the Windows taskbar click the battery icon The Power Options Properties window opens Changing the computer s power schem...

Page 62: ...settings In the Power Options Properties window page 61 select the Alarms tab then use the slider bars to change the alarm settings Checking battery power status In the Power Options Properties window...

Page 63: ...wer settings In the Power Options Properties window page 61 select the Advanced tab then select the power settings options you want to use Enabling Hibernation mode In the Power Options Properties win...

Page 64: ...battery power Use an external power source such as the AC or auto adapter whenever available Suspend operation if you know that you will not be using the system for a while See Suspending operation on...

Page 65: ...ferent functions as described in this section Table 6 Programmable hot keys Key Default function Starts Help Starts Internet Explorer Starts your email application Table 7 Programmable Function mode h...

Page 66: ...k Programming hot keys to start applications open documents or go to a Web site 1 In the Status area of the Windows taskbar click the iX104 Configuration icon The Launch Button QuickShow dialog box op...

Page 67: ...amming hot keys iX104 User s Handbook 67 3 Click the Change button next to the key or key combination you want to program The following options appear 4 Click Launch an Application Document or Web sit...

Page 68: ...or Function mode hot key combination to start Note Type the name of executable file that starts the application For example word exe notepad exe excel exe c Click Change To open a document a Click Ope...

Page 69: ...e hot key or Function mode hot key combination to open For example 911training dir demo ppt c Click Change To open a Web page a Click Open a Web page b In the File text box type the URL of the Web pag...

Page 70: ...form pre defined functions 1 In the Status area of the Windows taskbar click the iX104 Configuration icon The Launch Button QuickShow dialog box opens 2 Click the Configure button The Panel Control Ce...

Page 71: ...ot keys iX104 User s Handbook 71 The following options appear 4 Click Start a pre defined function 5 In the Function selection drop down list select an option 6 Program more hot keys or click Finish t...

Page 72: ...rform other key functions 1 In the Status area of the Windows taskbar click the iX104 Configuration icon The Launch Button QuickShow dialog box opens 2 Click the Configure button The Panel Control Cen...

Page 73: ...Chapter 2 Using the iX104 Programming hot keys iX104 User s Handbook 73 The following options appear 4 Click Press a key or key combination The following options appear...

Page 74: ...ombination to perform the function of a key combination a Check the Ctrl Alt or Shift box b From the drop down list select the additional key or click the key on the keyboard Examples To cause the hot...

Page 75: ...the power cord immediately if you find any damage Protecting the computer from damage Your computer is designed to sustain a multiple axis drop to a non yielding surface Do not intentionally drop the...

Page 76: ...ting The computer monitors its internal temperature As the internal temperature approaches the tolerable limits of heat sensitive components system functions are automatically limited or turned off to...

Page 77: ...ttery pack and keep it in a cool place Caring for the display screen To clean the display screen dampen a soft cotton cloth with water or isopropyl alcohol and gently wipe the screen surface Protectin...

Page 78: ...rnail under the edge of the screen protector and pull the protector away from the screen Installing a new screen protector Follow the instructions included with your screen protector replacement kit N...

Page 79: ...itizer to adjust the distance error between where the pen or finger is actually touching the screen and where the computer is registering the pen or finger touch You may need to calibrate the digitize...

Page 80: ...ing the digitizer 80 iX104 User s Handbook Calibrating the digitizer Tablet PC models iX104R and iX104T 1 From the Start menu select Control Panel The Control Panel opens 2 Click the Tablet and Pen Se...

Page 81: ...Tablet and Pen Settings window opens 3 In the Calibration area drop down list select the mode for which you want to calibrate the pen Landscape or Portrait then click Calibrate The Calibration program...

Page 82: ...uter as the pointing device In Touch mode you can use the pen a similar pointing device or your finger Follow the instructions in the sections below to calibrate the digitizer for each mode Calibratin...

Page 83: ...Tablet and Pen Settings window opens 3 In the Calibration area drop down list select the mode for which you want to calibrate the pen Landscape or Portrait then click Calibrate The Calibration program...

Page 84: ...g the digitizer 84 iX104 User s Handbook Calibrating the digitizer Touch mode 1 From the Start menu select Control Panel The Control Panel opens 2 Click the Pointer Devices icon The Pointer Device Pro...

Page 85: ...tarts 4 Follow the instructions that appear on the screen 5 When you finish click OK When to replace the pen With use the pen tip may become worn and can scratch the screen If your pen exhibits one of...

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Page 87: ...ove 60 C After the temperature returns to safe operating range the computer will start The computer will not resume operation after being suspended The battery may be defective or discharged to a crit...

Page 88: ...uspend to RAM mode because the temperature is below 20 C or above 60 C When the temperature returns to a safe operating range the display screen automatically comes back on If possible move the comput...

Page 89: ...local help desk or reseller The Status LED is red continuous The computer is on running under battery power and the charge level in the battery has reached a critical level Plug the computer into an A...

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Page 91: ...d service technicians Table 9 Using BIOS and AOS functions Use this button To perform this function To start the BIOS program When the computer is booting press the P2 button and follow the instructio...

Page 92: ...same as the F1 key on a keyboard When the system is displaying the iX104 logo press the P2 button to run the BIOS setup utility the same as the F2 key on a keyboard When the system is displaying the o...

Page 93: ...trol is in manual mode the ambient light sensor is disabled and the computer no longer automatically controls the screen brightness Follow these steps to disable the sensor and enable manual LCD backl...

Page 94: ...Appendix B Using BIOS and AOS Functions Enabling manual LCD backlight control 94 iX104 User s Handbook 2 Select the LCD tab 3 In the LCD Backlight Control drop down list select Manual 4 Click OK...

Page 95: ...ith characteristics such as amplitude and frequency that vary in proportion to are an analog of the value to be transmitted Voice communications are analog signals Application A program that performs...

Page 96: ...o not provide instructions Device driver A program that controls communication between a specific peripheral device and the computer Disk drive The physical device that enables the computer to read fr...

Page 97: ...Diode LED A semiconductor device that emits light when a current is applied Liquid Crystal Display LCD liquid crystal sealed between two sheets of glass coated with transparent conducting material App...

Page 98: ...isplayed on the screen at once Restart Resetting a computer without turning it off also called warm boot or soft reset Resume The act of returning the computer to an active operational state Read Only...

Page 99: ...ccording to your computer s configuration Physical specifications Dimensions 11 20 x 8 25 x 1 6 WxHxD 283 9mm x 209 3mm x 40 8mm Weight 4 45 lbs 2 02kg Processing specifications CPU Pentium III with S...

Page 100: ...AM 256MB SDRAM on board PC133 144 pin SODIMM modules 512MB module available Special rugged memory modules conformal coated and custom locking tabs to protect against moisture and vibration L1 Cache CP...

Page 101: ...Viewing Angle Horizontal 30 degrees min Vertical 10 degrees min Contrast Ratio Typ 250 1 Min 100 1 VRAM Intel 830M chipset with 48 MB shared memory using Unified Memory Architecture UMA delivers low...

Page 102: ...es DC in USB 1 2 0 Microphone Jack Headset Jack Firewire IEEE 1394 LAN RJ 45 15 pin D SUB connector for external VGA monitor KeyPad User Controls Application buttons with primary and secondary functio...

Page 103: ...n 5 days Off State Approximately 30 days Optional Spare Battery 4 cell Removable Lithium Ion Polymer 7 4V 9000mAh Warm swappable Recharge Time 3 5 hours Suspend Life Min 5 days Off State Approximately...

Page 104: ...IL STD 810F Method 506 4 Procedure 1 Immersion iX104T and iX104TD Immerse system to 30 cm in water for 30 minutes MIL STD 810F Method 512 4 Procedure 1 Drip 7 gal ft2 hr MIL STD 810F Method 506 4 Proc...

Page 105: ...15 Class B DOC Class B CE MARK Immunity EN55024 FCC 15 Class B DOC Class B Safety UL and CUL Listed UL 1950 3rd Edition TuV T Mark EN60950 CSA and UL Listed UL 1604 iX104T and iX104TD Operating syste...

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Page 107: ...armful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmf...

Page 108: ...the power output Before a tablet PC model is available for sale to the public it must be tested and certified to the FCC that it does not exceed the limit established by the government adopted require...

Page 109: ...y set by the Federal Communications Commission of the U S Government These limits are part of comprehensive guidelines and establish permitted levels of RF energy for the general population The guidel...

Page 110: ...le mat rial brouilleur du Canada Notice to Users of the Canadian Telephone Network Notice This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada Terminal Equipment Technical Specifications This is confi...

Page 111: ...quivalence Number REN for this terminal equipment is 0 0 The REN assigned to each terminal equipment provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone in...

Page 112: ...is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer s instruction System disposal In the event of...

Page 113: ...tility using 91 C CD ROM drive connecting 50 convection air flow cover location 22 D digital camera connecting 50 digital video camera connecting 50 digitizer calibrating 79 using to perform mouse fun...

Page 114: ...riptions 31 Enter description 31 location 30 Esc using 32 Function description 31 location 30 Function mode hot key combinations default functions 65 descriptions 32 navigation using 33 P1 default fun...

Page 115: ...ng 43 N navigating in landscape mode 34 in portrait mode 33 Navigation 34 navigation control key see joystick O online help opening 31 P Page Down performing in landscape mode 34 performing in portrai...

Page 116: ...ng in landscape mode 34 performing in Portrait mode 33 selecting Active mode or Touch mode 42 serial number location 22 Shift Tab performing in landscape mode 34 performing in portrait mode 33 speaker...

Page 117: ...ng to monitor 54 volume adjusting headphone 53 adjusting microphone 52 adjusting speaker 53 W Windows Task Manager launching 31 X XPL expansion module connecting 55 XPL expansion port location 24 26 X...

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