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 User’s Handbook

 

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Contents

Welcome

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Who this handbook is for  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  11

About your computer  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  12

Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  13

Optional accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  13

Contacting Xplore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  15

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Getting Started

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Getting to know your tablet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  17

Front view  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  17

Back view. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  18

Top view  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  19

Bottom view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  20

Right side view. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  21

Left side view. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  21

LED indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  22

Quick-start guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  24

Application, Windows, and hot keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  24

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Using the iX104C3

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Turning on the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  27

Turning off the computer  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  28

Using the Reset switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  28

Suspending and resuming operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  29

Suspending operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  30

Resuming operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  31

Summary of Contents for iX104C3

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Page 4: ...spective companies Copyright 2003 2004 Xplore Technologies Corp All rights reserved No part of this publication may be copied reproduced or translated without the prior written consent of Xplore Technologies No part of this publication may be stored or transmitted in any electronic form without the prior consent of Xplore Technologies Any unauthorized use is a violation of copyright laws PN 95 010...

Page 5: ...blet in an aircraft may affect aircraft instrumentation communication and performance may disrupt the network and may be illegal Operating the wireless enabled tablet may interfere with the functioning of inadequately protected medical devices such as pacemakers Consult a physician or the manufacturer of the medical device if you have any questions Radio signals from your tablet will not affect th...

Page 6: ...ditions occur The power supply cord or plug is damaged The tablet or dock does not operate normally when you follow the instructions in this book The tablet or dock exhibits a distinct change in performance Adjust only controls for which there are instructions in this book An improper adjustment of other controls can result in damage and may require extensive work by a qualified technician to rest...

Page 7: ... Getting to know your tablet 17 Front view 17 Back view 18 Top view 19 Bottom view 20 Right side view 21 Left side view 21 LED indicators 22 Quick start guide 24 Application Windows and hot keys 24 2 Using the iX104C3 27 Turning on the computer 27 Turning off the computer 28 Using the Reset switch 28 Suspending and resuming operation 29 Suspending operation 30 Resuming operation 31 ...

Page 8: ...atible devices 41 Connecting an external microphone 41 Adjusting microphone volume 42 Connecting a headphone or speakers 42 Adjusting headphone or speaker volume 42 Connecting a monitor or projection panel 43 Activating the monitor or projection panel 43 Connecting an XPL snap on expansion module 43 Using the battery 44 Charging the battery pack 44 If you do not have an external battery charger 44...

Page 9: ... go to a Web site 57 Programming hot keys to perform pre defined functions 61 Programming hot keys to perform other key functions 63 3 Maintaining the iX104C3 67 Caring for the tablet 67 Checking power cords and connectors 67 Protecting the computer from damage 67 Preventing the computer from overheating 68 Storing the computer 69 Caring for the display screen 69 Protecting the display screen 69 W...

Page 10: ...guring Dual Mode Tablet Digitizer Input Methods 93 Using the BIOS Setup Utility to set input method defaults 93 Starting the BIOS Setup Utility 93 Selecting the digitizer input method 94 Setting digitizer input method security 95 Using the Panel Control Center to configure controls for temporary changes to the input method 96 Summary Dual Mode digitizer input method settings 98 Sample implementati...

Page 11: ...C3 design is based on years of experience in rugged mobile applications Advanced technology innovative design and a rugged case are just a few highlights of your iX104C3 system Equally important is Xplore s commitment to ensuring that you are treated with the same respect and honesty you offer to your customers and peers every day Who this handbook is for This handbook provides instructions for us...

Page 12: ...s for Environmental Extremes MIL STD 810F Your tablet includes the following features that make it exceptionally rugged and durable Durable long lasting dense magnesium enclosure Interior and exterior multi layer magnesium frames and cavities ISODAMP shock absorbing materials in patented bumpering system and gasket protection mechanisms Shock isolated hard disk Tablet Model Digitizer Touchscreen C...

Page 13: ...to make sure your package includes the following items Quick Start Guide Battery pack Power cord AC adapter Pen Pen tether iX104C3 pen tablet Warranty information kit This handbook Optional accessories Your package also includes any optional accessories you ordered Docking options xStand Desktop Docking Station xDock Vehicle Docking Station Carrying cases Ballistic nylon hands free carry case Leat...

Page 14: ...B 2 5 inch rugged hard disk Power options AC adapter with U S cord Main battery pack 41 watt hours Extended life battery pack 55 watt hours Auto adapter cigarette lighter adapter Additional accessories USB non rugged mini keyboard 83 key USB rugged backlit mini keyboard 83 key Screen protectors 2 pack Active stylus Pen tether Slipcover case with hand straps ...

Page 15: ... 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 customersupport xploretech com Web site http www xploretech com Product name iX104C3 Product serial number Purchase date Conditions under which the problem occurred Any error messages that were displayed...

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Page 17: ...o tablet keys Getting to know your tablet This section shows the locations of some of your tablet s important components Front view For more information about each component see Chapter 2 built in microphone speaker speaker ambient light sensor Reset switch Status light brightness HDD hard disk drive indicator fingerprint scanner ...

Page 18: ... protection from the environment Ambient light sensor Automatically controls the amount of backlight sent to the screen Provides optimum brightness for the lighting conditions in which you are working Back view Convection air flow cover Magnesium cover over the thermal transfer bay that manages heat movement out of the computer For information about controlling brightness see page 39 convection ai...

Page 19: ...ry release latch Provides access to the battery Battery lock button Secures the battery inside the tablet Removable battery pack Battery that runs the computer when battery power is required Compliance and serial number label Includes regulatory compliance numbers and the computer s unique serial number Top view Power On Off Suspend Resume key Press the key to turn the computer on or off or to sus...

Page 20: ...ccessories on page 13 USB 2 0 ports For Universal Serial Bus devices compliant with USB Standard Revision 2 0 Headphone connector For stereo headphones or speakers Microphone connector For an external microphone LAN connector For connecting a standard RJ 45 connector to the tablet s internal local area network LAN card External monitor connector For an external monitor or projection panel micropho...

Page 21: ...for devices such as cameras radios and fingerprint scanners Left side view Docking connector Enables you to connect the optional xStand Desktop Docking Station or xDock Vehicle Docking Station Guide pin receptacles Help assure secure connection of the optional xStand or xDock XPL expansion port bumpers Contact your reseller for information about the XPL expansion module and the Kensington security...

Page 22: ...State 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 charging Off state off no light The computer is off Suspend mode yellow continuous The computer is on and is in Suspend or Hibernation mode Thermal control yellow blinking The computer is on and is in ...

Page 23: ...he 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 and is preventing normal operation Contact your help desk Table 2 Brightness HDD Activity LED indicator Mode State LED State Meaning On green not continuous Manual backlight control is enabled The backlight is under your manual control and the hard ...

Page 24: ...rt guide This section is a quick guide to using the main features of your tablet See Chapter 2 for detailed information Application Windows and hot keys Ctrl Alt Delete Secure Attention Sequence key Screen Rotation key Function key Hot key 1 Hot key 2 Hot key 3 Fingerprint scanner ...

Page 25: ...nager Rotate screen orientation between portrait vertical and landscape horizontal Use in combination with another key to perform various functions See page 26 Fingerprint scanner Open Help or perform a different function that you program this key to perform Open Internet Explorer or perform a different function that you program this key to perform Open your email application or perform a differen...

Page 26: ...open documents or go to a Web site on page 57 iX104C3 Dual Mode Select Auto Sense mode Active mode or Touch mode This determines the input devices you can use In Auto Sense mode you can use the pen your finger or another similar device interchangeably In Active mode you can use only the pen In Touch mode you can use your finger or another similar pointing device You can program this key combinatio...

Page 27: ...ing your tablet 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 Resume button When the computer is off the Status LED is off Power On Off Suspend Resume button ...

Page 28: ... 4 From the Windows Start menu click Turn Off Computer 5 The Turn off computer dialog box opens 6 Click Turn Off Using the Reset switch If the computer does not seem 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 the stylus or a similar instrument to press the switch When the computer is in Suspend mode the Stat...

Page 29: ...e battery s power does run out If you will not be using the computer for an extended period of time turn the computer off instead of using Suspend to RAM mode Hibernation mode Active data is saved on the hard disk and power usage is reduced to the same level as when the computer is turned off In Hibernation mode there is no danger of losing data if battery power is lost Note For more information s...

Page 30: ...desk or system administrator to learn your log off time limit Suspending operation Use one of the following methods to suspend operation Method 1 Press and hold the Power On Off Suspend Resume button for 4 seconds Method 2 1 From the Windows Start menu press Turn Off Computer 2 The Turn off computer dialog box opens 3 Press Stand By When operation is suspended the Status LED displays a continuous ...

Page 31: ...mode 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 begin using the computer Note Resuming operation from Hibernation mode takes a little longer than from Suspend to RAM mode Power On Off Suspend Resume button ...

Page 32: ...e Use only the special multi function pen provided with the computer Touch mode Use your finger or another similar pointing device For more information see Selecting Auto Sense Active or Touch mode on page 33 WARNING Do not use items such as a ball point pen or a screwdriver that can damage the tablet Damage caused by using an item not provided with the tablet is not covered by the tablet warranty...

Page 33: ... Auto Sense mode you can use the multi function pen provided with the tablet your finger or any other similar pointing device interchangeably on the fly In Active mode you can use only the special multi function pen provided with the tablet In Touch mode you can use your finger or another similar pointing device Note The input methods available to you depend on the way your tablet has been configu...

Page 34: ...on the 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 iX104C3 Dual Mode Touch mode In the Windows taskbar press the right click icon then click the object Active mode Hold the pen directly on the object for 1 second The right click icon appears or Press the right click button on the pen while you click t...

Page 35: ...indows Start button 2 Click the Settings option 3 Click the Control Panel option 4 In the Control Panel window If your computer is an iX104C3 Tablet PC Click the Tablet and Pen Settings icon If your computer is an iX104C3 Dual Mode In Active mode Click the Tablet and Pen Settings icon In Touch mode Click the Pointer Devices icon 5 Click the Windows tab 6 Follow the instructions that appear in the ...

Page 36: ...r The pen tether helps prevent the loss of your pen The following illustrations show how to position the pen and pen tether Tether anchored at the top pen tether pen Note When the optional Bluetooth antenna or 56K modem module is installed anchor the tether on the side instead of on the top see page 37 ...

Page 37: ...Chapter 2 Using the iX104C3 Using the pen iX104C3 User s Handbook 37 Tether anchored on the side pen tether pen ...

Page 38: ...orientation 38 iX104C3 User s Handbook Changing the screen orientation To rotate the screen orientation from portrait vertical to landscape horizontal mode or from landscape to portrait mode press the screen rotation key portrait mode landscape mode ...

Page 39: ...nt 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 which you are working When the ambient light sensor is enabled the Brightness LED glows continuously green When the ambient light sensor is disabled and the backlight is under manual control the Brightness HDD LED indicates hard disk...

Page 40: ...t See the iX104 Docking Stations Handbook Connecting devices Refer to the following subsections for information about connecting external devices to your computer Note If the 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 docking port guide pin receptac...

Page 41: ...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 devices to the computer s USB ports Connecting an external microphone LAN connector Devices must be in compliance with USB Standard Revision 2 0 USB ports microphone connector ...

Page 42: ... 3 In the Control Panel window double click the Sounds and Audio Properties icon 4 In the Sounds and Audio Properties window click the Audio tab 5 In the Sound recording area click the Volume button 6 Adjust the volume 7 Click OK Connecting a headphone 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 he...

Page 43: ...ase the volume Connecting a monitor 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 computer Press the Fn P1 key combination again Connecting an XPL snap on expansion module Monitor projection panel connector XPL expansion port ...

Page 44: ... in the computer 1 Connect a power source such as an AC adapter or cigarette lighter adapter to the power connector on the computer If the battery charge is below 90 the battery begins charging and the Status LED flashes green If the battery charge is higher than 90 the battery will not charge preventing battery overcharge 2 Check the level of charge See Checking battery power status on page 49 Th...

Page 45: ...arger to charge it Removing the battery 1 To swap with a charged battery Use one of the methods described in Suspending operation on page 30 to suspend operation If a charged battery is not available Save your work and close all running programs then shut down the computer or put the computer in Hibernation mode see Suspending operation on page 30 Note To avoid losing unsaved data wait until the c...

Page 46: ...e latch toward the lock button The battery unlocks and slightly rises from the computer 4 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 supply within 3 to 5 minutes or the computer completely loses power removable battery battery release latch battery lock button ...

Page 47: ...3 Slide the battery release latch to its original position The lock button pops back into the locked position securing the battery in place Discarding a battery Dispose of a spent battery in accordance with your local government regulations Under Federal state or local law it may be illegal to put batteries in the trash Contact your system administrator or your municipal solid waste disposal depar...

Page 48: ...w to 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 schemes In the Power Options Properties window select the Power Schemes tab then select options from the drop down lists ...

Page 49: ...rm settings In the Power Options Properties window page 48 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 48 select the Power Meter tab The window shows the amount of power left in the battery ...

Page 50: ... power settings In the Power Options Properties window page 48 select the Advanced tab then select the power settings options you want to use Enabling Hibernation mode In the Power Options Properties window page 48 select the Hibernate tab then check the Enable Hibernation check box ...

Page 51: ...ng 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 30 Turn off the computer if you will not be using it for an extended period of time Adjust power options to automatically conserve power See Using power options on page 48 ...

Page 52: ...nt WARNING Failure to follow this procedure can result in damage to the case and the cover which is not covered under the Xplore Technologies warranty 1 Turn off the computer 2 Remove all power from the unit including batteries and other power sources such as power supplies cigarette lighter adapters and mobile power sources 3 Use an M1 Philips screwdriver to remove the 10 screws from the compartm...

Page 53: ...nstalling the hard disk drive compartment cover 1 Make sure the sealing gasket is properly placed 2 Reposition the cover on the compartment 3 Use the M1 Philips screwdriver and a torque wrench to replace the 10 screws Notes Use a maximum torque of 3 kg cm 2 6 lb in for each screw Do not use power tools ...

Page 54: ...result in damage to the case and the cover which is not covered under the Xplore Technologies warranty 1 Turn off the computer 2 Remove all power from the unit including batteries and other power sources such as power supplies cigarette lighter adapters and mobile power sources 3 Remove the battery See Removing and installing the battery on page 45 4 Use an M1 Philips screwdriver to remove the 6 s...

Page 55: ...nstalling the PCMCIA compartment cover 1 Make sure the sealing gasket is properly placed 2 Reposition the cover on the compartment 3 Use the M1 Philips screwdriver and a torque wrench to replace the 6 screws Notes Use a maximum torque of 3 kg cm 2 6 lb in for each screw Do not use power tools ...

Page 56: ...o perform different 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 hot key combinations Key combination Default function Sends video display to a monitor or projection panel iX104C3 Tablet PC Opens a pre defined program iX104C2 Dual Mode Selects the input...

Page 57: ... 57 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 iX104C3 Configuration icon The Launch Button QuickShow dialog box opens 2 Click the Configure button The Panel Control Center window opens ...

Page 58: ...ramming hot keys 58 iX104C3 User s Handbook 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 site The following options appear ...

Page 59: ... key or Function mode hot key combination to start 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 Open a Document b In the File text box type the name of the document you want the hot key or Function mode hot key combination to open For example spreadsheet xls airports doc wiringdiagram jpg c Click C...

Page 60: ... the 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 page you want the hot key or Function mode hot key combination to open For example http www xploretech com c Click Change 6 Program more hot keys or click Finish to close the Panel Control Center wind...

Page 61: ...erform pre defined functions 1 In the Status area of the Windows taskbar click the iX104C3 Configuration icon The Launch Button QuickShow dialog box opens 2 Click the Configure button The Panel Control Center window opens 3 Next to the key or key combination you want to program click the Change button ...

Page 62: ...hot keys 62 iX104C3 User s Handbook 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 to close the Panel Control Center window ...

Page 63: ...perform other key functions 1 In the Status area of the Windows taskbar click the iX104C2 Configuration icon The Launch Button QuickShow dialog box opens 2 Click the Configure button The Panel Control Center window opens 3 Next to the key or key combination you want to program click the Change button ...

Page 64: ...Chapter 2 Using the iX104C3 Programming hot keys 64 iX104C3 User s Handbook The following options appear 4 Click Press a key or key combination The following options appear ...

Page 65: ...nt the hot key or hot key combination 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 key to perform the print screen function Alt Print Scrn Check the Alt check box then select PrtScr from the drop down list To cause the hot key to perform the paste functio...

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Page 67: ... 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 computer because the cumulative effects of multiple drops may damage the computer Do not place heavy objects on the computer Do not disassemble the computer Keep the computer at least 5 inches 13 cen...

Page 68: ...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 prevent damage To prevent the computer from overheating do not obstruct the computer s air vents air vent area air vents ...

Page 69: ...e Caring for the display screen To clean the display screen dampen a soft cotton cloth with water and gently wipe the screen surface Note Do not use isopropyl alcohol to clean the screen Alcohol may damage the surface of the screen Protecting the display screen The screen protector is a durable replaceable writing surface that protects the display screen from abrasion To obtain additional screen p...

Page 70: ...tector Follow the instructions included with your screen protector replacement kit Note If a screen protector is already installed on the display screen remove it before installing the new screen protector When to replace the pen With use the pen tip may become worn and can scratch the screen If your pen exhibits one of the following problems replace the pen The pen does not move freely across the...

Page 71: ... is actually touching the screen and where the computer is registering the pen or finger touch You may need to calibrate the digitizer in the following situations You are using the computer for the first time The previous user of the computer writes with the opposite hand or at a different pen angle The computer has not been used for some time The computer has been serviced Calibrating the digitiz...

Page 72: ...then click Calibrate The Calibration program starts 4 Follow the instructions that appear on the screen 5 When you finish click OK Calibrating the digitizer iX104C3 Dual Mode In Active mode you can use only the stylus included with the computer as the pointing device In Touch mode you can use the stylus a similar pointing device or your finger Follow the instructions in the sections below to calib...

Page 73: ...digitizer iX104C3 User s Handbook 73 Calibrating the digitizer Active mode 1 From the Start menu select Control Panel The Control Panel opens 2 Click the Tablet and Pen Settings icon The Tablet and Pen Settings window opens Tablet and Pen Settings icon ...

Page 74: ...ram starts 4 Follow the instructions that appear on the screen 5 When you finish click OK Calibrating the digitizer Touch mode 1 From the Start menu select All Programs Touch Utility The Touch Utility window opens 2 Click the appropriate Calibration button Note Xplore Technologies recommends 5 Pt or 9 Pt calibration for greater accuracy The Calibration program starts 3 Follow the instructions that...

Page 75: ...omputer is forced into Suspend to RAM mode to avoid a total system power failure Connect an external power supply such as the AC adapter or install a charged battery See Using the pen on page 32 and Using the battery on page 44 The computer may be at the critical thermal limit To avoid damage to heat sensitive components the computer enters Suspend to RAM mode when the computer operates above 60 C...

Page 76: ... warmer or cooler location If the Status light is continually yellow the computer is in Suspend or Hibernate mode Press the Power On Off key to resume Cursor is not tracking the pen Calibrate the pen See Calibrating the digitizer on page 71 Computer is not responding to the pen Connect an external USB keyboard to the computer If the computer does not respond to the external keyboard the applicatio...

Page 77: ...lue light LEDs flicker Table 9 Using BIOS and AOS functions In Shifted Mode Button BIOS Key Function BIOS Key Function F1 F1 continues message Up Arrow Navigate up through Multi Boot options and BIOS menus F2 Start the BIOS program When the computer is booting press the P2 button and follow the instructions that appear on the screen Down Arrow Navigate down through Multi Boot options and BIOS menu...

Page 78: ...ower feature 1 When the computer is booting press the P2 button to access the BIOS Setup Utility 2 Select the Advanced tab 3 Disable the Dock with Auto Power On option Enabling automatic LCD backlight control When the LCD backlight control is in manual mode the ambient light sensor is disabled and the computer does not automatically control the screen brightness Follow these steps to enable automa...

Page 79: ... 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 specific tasks on your computer such as word processing or creating spreadsheets BIOS Programs that contain such basic hardware operations as an interaction with diskette drives hard disk drives and the memory Board A circuit board An in...

Page 80: ...isk drive The physical device that enables the computer to read from and write to a disk Display An image producing device used to view computer output Double click To press and release the pen stylus twice within a time frame you define without moving the pointer off the choice Driver Software that allows an application program to communicate with a particular piece of equipment such as a printer...

Page 81: ... a voltage between the glass sheets darkens the liquid crystal to provide contrast to lighted portions of the display Megabyte MB A unit of data storage equal to 1024 kilobytes Megahertz MHz a unit of wave frequency that equals 1 million cycles per second Modem A device that connects your computer to a telephone line allowing it to communicate with another computer at another location PC Card A pl...

Page 82: ...e modified Status Indicator LED a light above the LCD screen which indicates the current status of a particular device or hardware component Stylus A writing instrument For pen computers the stylus is used to interface with the LCD and digitizer Subscriber Identity Module SIM A smart card inside a GSM Global System for Mobile communications cellular device that encrypts voice and data transmission...

Page 83: ... 2 50 kgs Processing CPU Intel Pentium M 753 processor Ultra Low Voltage 5 W Chip set Intel 855GME 400 MHz Processor speed 1 2 GHz Memory storage Main RAM 256MB DDR RAM on board PC3200 144 pin SODIMM modules 512MB and 1GB modules available L1 Cache CPU 32KB on die L2 Cache 2MB on die BIOS ROM 8Mbit FWH Hard Disk Drive 2 5 HDD shock mounted Minimum 40GB IDE HDD Ultra DMA 100 5400 RPM 80GB 2 5 shock...

Page 84: ... Angle Horizontal 30 degrees min Vertical 10 degrees min Contrast Ratio Typ 250 1 Min 100 1 VRAM Intel 855GME chipset with 64 MB shared memory using Unified Memory Architecture UMA delivers low power high performance 3D 2D graphics video and display capabilities Dynamic Video Memory Technology DVMT dynamically responds to application requirements and efficiently allocates the proper amount of memo...

Page 85: ...ay Integrated Interfaces DC in USB 2 2 0 Microphone Jack Headset Jack LAN RJ 45 15 pin D SUB connector for external VGA monitor KeyPad User Controls Application buttons with primary and secondary functions Power On Off Suspend Resume button Emergency Shutoff Reset button Audio AC 97 Codec On board microphone with noise cancellation On board integrated stereo speakers 1W each Status Indicators Powe...

Page 86: ...in 4 days Optional Spare Battery 8 cell Removable Lithium Ion 7 4V 7600mAh 55Wh Warm swappable Recharge Time 3 5 hours Suspend Life Min 5 days Off State Approximately 30 days Bridge Battery 6 cell Li Ion 45mAh Life with Suspend to RAM on bridge battery only 3 to 5 minutes from full charge AC Adapter Auto sensing 100 240V supplying 19 VDC with a current of 3 75 A Environmental Temperature Operating...

Page 87: ...1 Drip 7 gal ft2 hr MIL STD 810F Method 506 4 Procedure III Sand and dust Particle size 149 µm 10 7 g m3 particle density 1 5 m s to 8 9 m s wind speed MIL STD 810F Method 510 4 Procedure 1 Salt Fog 5 saline for 48 hr 12 hr wet 12 hr dry 2 cycles MIL STD 810F Method 509 4 Contamination by fluids Detergents brake fluid aromatic hydrocarbons MIL STD 810F Method 504 Solar radiation 1120 W m2 355 Btu ...

Page 88: ...ns EN55022 CISPR22 Class B FCC 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 Operating system Operating Systems Microsoft Windows XP Professional Tablet PC 2005 Edition ...

Page 89: ...ill not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the e...

Page 90: ...ce was evaluated and shown to comply with FCC SAR guidelines Avoid covering or holding antennas when transmitting Antenna locations are shown in the following figure Health and Safety Information Exposure to Radio Frequency RF Signals Your wireless tablet PC is a radio transmitter and receiver It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio frequency RF ener...

Page 91: ...class B respecte toutes les exigence du Réglement sur le matérial 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 confirmed by the registration number The abbreviation IC before the registration number signifies that registration was performed based on a Declaration...

Page 92: ...ed Class 2 Adapters with an output rating of 19 VDC with a current of 3 75 A AC Adapter output polarity For authorized repair technicians only WARNING For continued protection against risk of fire replace only with the same type and rating fuse WARNING Danger of explosion if Lithium clock battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Dis...

Page 93: ... temporary changes to input methods for single sessions The section Summary Dual Mode digitizer input method settings on page 98 provides an overview of settings to make in the BIOS Setup Utility and the Panel Control Center to achieve various input method configurations The section Sample implementations on page 103 explains how to set up two sample configurations Using the BIOS Setup Utility to ...

Page 94: ...e Digitizer Selection field select the value from the drop down list as follows Value Description Auto Enables automatic sensing Auto Sense of inputs from touch and from the active pen Note This is the default setting Touch Only Enables touch input only Active digitizer pen inputs and Auto Sense are all disabled Digitizer Only Enables inputs from the active pen only Touch input and Auto Sense are ...

Page 95: ... the Password Setting field select a value from the drop down list as follows 3 Click OK 4 Reboot the computer Value Description Notes No passwords set Anyone can change the digitizer input settings This setting is not controlled by Windows User groups Supervisor password set only A supervisor password must be entered in order to change the input settings The supervisor password must be entered be...

Page 96: ...Center enables you to set controls for temporary session based changes to the Dual Mode tablet input method Notes Administrator rights are not required to make temporary settings When the tablet is restarted the temporary settings are lost and the default values set in the BIOS Setup Utility are restored 1 In the Windows taskbar click the Panel Control Center icon 2 Click the Configure button 3 Cl...

Page 97: ...dbook 97 4 From the drop down list select Digitizer Selection or Touch Panel Toggle Value Description Digitizer Selection If the digitizer input method is set to Auto in the BIOS Setup Utility toggles from Auto to Digitizer Only to Touch Only Touch Panel Toggle If the digitizer input method is set to Auto or Touch Only in the BIOS Setup Utility temporarily disables touch only ...

Page 98: ...ing tables show the relationships of the BIOS Setup Utility and Panel Control Center settings Table 10 Settings Digitizer Only BIOS Setup Utility Digitizer Selection value Panel Control Center Pre defined Function value On screen description when key is pressed Notes Digitizer Only Digitizer Selection Digitizer Only Because Digitizer Only is selected no other input is possible Digitizer is functio...

Page 99: ...ttings iX104C3 User s Handbook 99 Table 11 Settings Digitizer Only with Touch Screen disabled BIOS Setup Utility DigitizerSelection value Panel Control Center Pre defined Function value On screen description when key is pressed Notes Digitizer Only Touch Screen Toggle Digitizer Only Touch screen is disabled ...

Page 100: ...04C3 User s Handbook Table 12 Settings Touch Panel only BIOS Setup Utility DigitizerSelection value Panel Control Center Pre defined Function value On screen description when key is pressed Notes Touch Only Digitizer Selection Touch Panel only Because Touch Only is selected not other input is possible Touch is functional ...

Page 101: ...IOS Setup Utility Digitizer Selection value Panel Control Center Pre defined Function value On screen description when key is pressed Notes Touch Only Touch Screen Toggle Touch Panel off Touch Panel on Turns the Touch Screen on or off Note If Touch Screen is off and the computer goes into standby or hibernate mode Touch Screen automatically turns on when operating mode returns to normal ...

Page 102: ... User s Handbook Table 14 Settings Auto Digitizer Only Touch Only settings BIOS Setup Utility Digitizer Selection value Panel Control Center Pre defined Function value On screen description when key is pressed Notes Auto Digitizer Selection Auto Digitizer only Touch only Rotates through each mode displaying each mode in turn ...

Page 103: ...To set the tablet to the following configuration Default digitizer input control is Touch only The user can turn off the touch screen The user cannot change any digitizer input control settings Configure settings as follows 1 Use the BIOS Setup Utility to set a Supervisor password This protects the digitizer selection and all other BIOS Setup Utility controls 2 In Windows Administrator mode use th...

Page 104: ...ge the digitizer input control settings The user can change the default digitizer input control settings Configure settings as follows 1 Do not use the BIOS Setup Utility to set a Supervisor password 2 Use the Panel Control Center to set one of the P keys to Digitizer Selection 3 Use the Add new user function to create a user account Note If the user already exists the setting the administrator ha...

Page 105: ...18 D digitizer calibrating 71 using to perform mouse functions 34 double click performing with pen 34 dragging and dropping performing with pen 34 Dual Mode tablet digitizer input method setting up 93 E email starting 25 H headphone connector location 20 headphone volume adjusting 42 headphone connecting 42 Hibernation mode description 29 enabling 50 hot keys programming see keys programming hot k...

Page 106: ...ing manual control 78 LEDs 22 Brightness LED meanings 23 Status LED meanings 22 left button click performing with pen 34 local area network LAN connecting to 41 logging on 25 M microphone connecting external 41 connector location 20 location 17 volume adjusting 42 monitor activating 43 connecting 43 sending video display to 26 monitor connector location 20 mouse functions performing 34 O online he...

Page 107: ... speaker volume adjusting 42 speakers connecting 42 location 17 storing the computer 69 support contacting 15 Suspend mode description 29 ending 31 starting 30 suspending operation 30 Suspend to RAM mode description 29 T Touch mode selecting 33 troubleshooting 75 turning off the computer 28 turning on the computer 27 U USB port location 20 USB compatible device connecting 41 V video output changin...

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