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X YB E RNAUT

XYBERNAUT

user’s guide

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Page 3: ...e Mobile Assistant MA IV computer This WARRANTY covers any defects in the materials listed for a period of one full year and workmanship for a period of 90 days from the original date of purchase Should the product fail to conform with this warranty during the period set forth herein Xybernaut Corporation will at its option repair or replace the Product at no additional charge As such Xybernaut Co...

Page 4: ...t Corporation or its designee transit of equipment to Xybernaut Corporation for service return or evaluation any natural disaster including flood fire earthquake or lighting or electrical surges or use of improper power sources This Limited Warranty is made to the original purchaser only and is voided if the Product is resold This limited Warranty does not cover software and disk or related docume...

Page 5: ...her applicable law THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OTHER THAN WARRANTY OF TITLE WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED THE WARRANTIES OR MECHANTABILITY AND OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE Some states do not allow limitation on the duration of implied warranties Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential dama...

Page 6: ...ith other objects moving equipment or machinery Do not use the HMD in situations where any obstruction to your view might cause harm or damage to yourself or others Epilepsy and seizures are experienced by a very small portion of the population These affected individuals have a condition which may cause them to experience epileptic seizures or have momentary loss of consciousness when viewing cert...

Page 7: ...ing of the unit The HMD must be viewed by the dominant eye Refer to the Using the XyberView Head Mounted Display HMD on page 38 for information on adjusting and using the HMD DO NOT use the HMD while operating any vehicle or equipment which requires full operator attention DO NOT use the HMD while maintaining or servicing equipment with moving parts which are exposed and represent a hazard ...

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Page 9: ...nce 6 A Closer Look at the MA IV 7 The Central Processing Unit CPU 7 The XyberPanel Flat Panel Display FPD 8 The XyberView Head Mounted Display HMD 9 The Power System 10 2 Preparing the Xybernaut MA IV 11 Preparing the MA IV 11 Unpacking the MA IV 12 Charging the Battery 13 Preparing the Battery Pack 16 Managing Battery Power 16 Lithium Ion Battery Safety and Specifications 17 Setting Up the MA IV...

Page 10: ...ware 31 Installing Additional Software 32 3 Using the Xybernaut MA IV 33 Using the Mouse Pointing Device 33 Accessing the Mouse Settings 33 Setting the Button Configuration and Speed 34 Setting the Pointer Speed 34 Hot Swapping the Power Source 35 Hot Swapping Power Sources 35 Using the Port Replicators 37 Connecting the Port Replicator to the CPU 37 Using the XyberView Head Mounted Display HMD 38...

Page 11: ...n Keyboard 46 4 Troubleshooting the MA IV 47 Caring for the Xybernaut MA IV 47 Cleaning 47 Operating Temperatures and Environments 48 Troubleshooting Common Problems 48 Computer will not power up 48 No video is displayed on an external VGA monitor 48 Obtaining Customer Support 49 The Xybernaut Web Page 49 Return Authorizations 49 Setting the MA IV BIOS for Hot Swap 50 Xybernaut MA IV Specification...

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Page 13: ...se the various components and peripherals that make up the MA IV Chapter 4 Troubleshooting the MA IV describes how to care for clean and troubleshoot the MA IV RELATED DOCUMENTATION This User s Guide is one of several documents that will help you make the most of your Xybernaut MA IV Other related documentation includes MA IV Quick Start Foldout This foldout presents the steps for getting the MA I...

Page 14: ...tions This icon indicates an additional note relating to the MA IV This icon indicates a tip that can help you to use the MA IV more effectively This icon indicates a warning of which you should be aware as you are using the MA IV This icon indicates a reference to another document or to another section of this User s Guide ...

Page 15: ...ies they were still stationary tied to a desktop When laptops arrived on the scene computers became smaller but their mobility was still limited You could move from desk to desk and from place to place but to use the laptop in an efficient manner you had to become stationary again In many cases the distance between your work and your information was just far enough away to reduce efficiency and sl...

Page 16: ...aren t wearing the MA IV benefit from its mobility With the optional video camera the MA IV can transmit video through the network to an off site expert Productivity increases Universal Serial Bus USB connector The MA IV is designed with a USB connector on the CPU USB ported devices are rapidly becoming the standard for connecting peripherals in the most efficient manner USB connections offer adva...

Page 17: ...ively are always within reach of the MA IV Whether working within a single building or thousands of miles from the office true computing mobility is enabled through a remote network connection For shorter distances such as within a cluster of buildings RF wireless LAN technology enables you to maintain a high bandwidth connection to the network For longer distances you connect to the network via a...

Page 18: ...ed a troublesome problem The machines are so complex that detailed technical manuals are necessary however consulting these voluminous manuals slows productivity and interrupts efficiency The MA IV s speech recognition software puts technical manuals support data and technical databases at your fingertips without the fingers Hands free operation eliminates cumbersome or missing manuals torn or mis...

Page 19: ... like a laptop or desktop computer the MA IV is a fully functioning WINTEL PC including an Intel processor Microsoft Windows Operating System hard drive and RAM The CPU is the brains behind the MA IV It contains ports into which you connect peripheral and power cables and PCMCIA cards to communicate with a network Power button PCMCIA door release PCMCIA door PCMCIA slots XyberView Head Mounted Dis...

Page 20: ...th an input and output device It acts as a monitor to display information and uses a touch screen interface to allow you to input information to the CPU The Head Mounted Display and Flat Panel Display are sold separately in bundled configurations Integrated speaker Integrated microphone Power LED Stylus Function keys Function keys ...

Page 21: ...XyberCam Video Camera the Display Unit which projects an image onto a reflector that displays the image to your eye The special optics result in a display that appears to your eye as a 15 inch monitor the optional Video Camera which transmits or records video images The Head Mounted Display and Flat Panel Display are sold separately in bundled configurations Video Camera Image Reflector Display Un...

Page 22: ...rted into a battery holder The battery holder s cable connects into the CPU s Power port to provide power to the MA IV The battery charger and AC power adapter allow you to plug the MA IV into a standard wall outlet and operate the MA IV in a desktop mode while simultaneously charging the battery AC power adapter Battery Battery holder Battery charger AC power cord ...

Page 23: ...our new MA IV up and running Follow these steps to take the MA IV from the box and put it to work to make you more productive Each of these steps is explained in detail in the course of this chapter Unpack the MA IV Charge the battery Power up the MA IV Set up software Set up the MA IV components Set up communications ...

Page 24: ...That s because the components give the MA IV more capabilities than any computer that you ve used before Please check the Xybernaut MA IV box to make sure that all the items you ordered are present and in good condition If any item is missing or damaged please contact your authorized dealer or Xybernaut Corporation at U S and Canada Toll free 1 877 877 0297 International Charges apply 1 877 877 02...

Page 25: ...n page 17 Compact and lightweight the battery yields approximately 4 to 6 hours of operation on each charge Of course the operation time depends on how you are using the computer The battery retains up to 92 of its charge capacity at room temperature for 90 days Unlike other batteries you need not fully discharge the battery before recharging you can charge the battery at any time without harm You...

Page 26: ... battery charger The Power LED illuminates 3 Place the battery into the battery charger by inserting the connector end into the charger and pressing down on the battery The yellow Battery Detect LED illuminates when you have properly inserted the battery The battery fully charges in 3 to 4 hours As the battery charges the Charge LED on top of the battery charger glows red When the battery is fully...

Page 27: ... charge level The battery s LED display shows the battery s charge level Refer to Managing Battery Power on page 16 for information about the charge indicator LEDs 5 Remove the battery from the charger by pulling up and back on the tab on the back of the battery until the battery s connector is free of the charger ...

Page 28: ... 2 Press down on the front of the battery until the connector meets the battery pack s metal prongs Managing Battery Power Press the On Off button next to the LED indicator to view the remaining battery charge LEDs indicate a charge from 100 to 25 A red LED indicates a charge of 25 or less you should recharge the battery when the battery has a 25 charge Check the battery level periodically to avoi...

Page 29: ...y discharged at temperatures between 14 degrees F and 122 degrees F 10 degrees C and 50 degrees C charged at temperatures between 32 degrees F and 113 degrees F 0 degrees C and 45 degrees C stored at temperatures between 4 degrees F and 140 degrees F 20 degrees C and 60 degrees C Special Battery Cautions Do not expose stored battery packs to direct sunlight or extreme heat Do not submerge battery ...

Page 30: ... use The following procedure describes setting up the MA IV using the HMD To use the FPD instead of the HMD simply attach the FPD to your forearm and plug its cable into the HMD port on the back of the CPU You can find more information about setting up the MA IV for mobile use on the MA IV Quick Start Foldout To set up the MA IV for mobile use 1 Prepare the HMD a Depending on the desired location ...

Page 31: ... holder For more information about charging the battery and preparing the battery pack refer to Charging the Battery on page 13 3 Prepare any optional devices You can use a wrist worn keyboard and video camera while operating the MA IV as a mobile unit a To use the wrist worn keyboard plug it into a mini port replicator and plug the replicator into the CPU s I O port Refer to Using the XyberKey Wr...

Page 32: ...ge 34 to configure the selection buttons for left or right handed use You can wear the MA IV components on either the standard belt or on an optional vest When using the vest place the CPU FPD battery and mini port replicator in their pouches and attach them to the vest with velcro b Place the battery pack in its pouch and attach the pouch to the belt c Route the battery and HMD cable through the ...

Page 33: ...PU The full port replicator has the following ports USB Printer Serial FDD floppy drive Mouse Keyboard Headphone Mic Line In and Video The mini port replicators provide ports for either a keyboard and diskette drive or a serial and parallel port 2 Attach the monitor or display unit of choice If you have the full port replicator plug the VGA desktop monitor cable into its Video port Plug the monito...

Page 34: ...gold connector into the full port replicator s Mic port and the connector with two black bands into the Headphone port 6 Plug the battery charger into the Power port of the CPU 7 Plug the male connector of AC power adapter into the battery charger 8 Plug the appropriate end of the power cord into the AC power adapter and the other end into a standard AC wall socket You can plug the AC power adapte...

Page 35: ...he MA IV for either mobile or desktop use 2 Press and hold the power switch for approximately two seconds The boot process begins Powering Down the CPU To exit Windows and power down the CPU 1 Save all of your work and close all applications 2 Click the Start button in the Windows taskbar 3 Click on Shut Down in the Start menu The Shut Down Windows popup window appears 4 In Windows 98 select Shut ...

Page 36: ...ivity Advanced Power Management is not available in Windows NT 4 0 Enabling APM in Windows 98 1 Click the Start button in the Windows taskbar 2 Select Settings Control Panel 3 Double click the Power Management icon 4 Click the Power Schemes tab 5 Select Portable Laptop from the Power schemes drop down list Accept the default settings for Turn off monitor and Turn off hard disks To disable APM in W...

Page 37: ...ck the Power icon 4 Click the checkbox to Allow Windows to Manage Power Use on this Computer and click Apply A dialog box appears asking you to restart your computer 5 Click Yes to restart the computer The MA IV restarts with power management enabled To disable APM in Windows 95 click the checkbox to remove the checkmark from the Allow Windows to Manage Power Use on this Computer option ...

Page 38: ... all of your work and close all applications 2 Click the Start button in the Windows taskbar 3 Click the appropriate item for your Operating System In Windows 98 click on Shut Down in the Start menu When the Shut Down Windows popup window appears click Standby and then click the OK button In Windows 95 select Suspend in the Start menu 4 When the Power LED goes out replace the power source You can ...

Page 39: ... Power button 3 When the Power LED goes out replace the power source Standby mode is only available on NT systems that are configured using the FAT file system If you are using NTFS you will need to power down the unit completely before swapping power sources Reactivating the MA IV from Standby mode To reactivate the MA IV from Standby mode 1 Press the Power button on the back of the CPU ...

Page 40: ...mputer Wireless LAN Wireless LANs use radio frequency RF or infrared technologies to connect to locations such as corporate wide LANs computer networks and the Internet In a typical wireless configuration a transmitter receiver LAN base station connects to the wired network using standard cabling The MA IV accesses the LAN base station through an antenna on the PCMCIA card Cellular Dial up access ...

Page 41: ...A card into the PCMCIA slots Typically the Microsoft Windows Operating System recognizes the PCMCIA card However in some cases you may have to install a driver for the card and resolve any interrupt conflicts between cards Refer to the documentation that accompanied your PCMCIA card for information on installing a PCMCIA card driver and using the card for communications 3 Close the PCMCIA door Whe...

Page 42: ...e dialog box 3 Click the Stop button A dialog box appears indicating that it is safe to remove the PC Card from the computer 4 Click the OK button to dismiss the dialog box 5 Click the OK button to close the PCMCIA Properties window 6 Slide the blue door release to the right and open the CPU s PCMCIA door 7 Press the ejection guide until the communications card pops out of its slot 8 Remove the ca...

Page 43: ...get the most out of your speech recognition software you must invest the time to set up ViaVoice and linkAssist Setting up IBM ViaVoice IBM ViaVoice lets you control your computer and create documents with your voice For ViaVoice to be most effective you must help the software to recognize the characteristics of your speech patterns When you first start ViaVoice the User Wizard takes you through Q...

Page 44: ...source information Installing Additional Software To install software on the MA IV you may have to connect an optional CD ROM or floppy drive to the CPU To attach one of these optional drives you will need either a port replicator or a PCMCIA card that accepts a drive connector You can also install software on the MA IV across a network To do so you must first set up network communications Refer t...

Page 45: ... characteristics of the MA IV s mouse through the Windows Control Panel As with a standard PC mouse you can adjust the MA IV mouse for left or right handed operation and for a fast or slow cursor response speed Accessing the Mouse Settings The first step in customizing the way the MA IV mouse operates is to access the Windows Control Panel mouse settings 1 Click the Start button in the Windows Tas...

Page 46: ... 4 Click and drag the Double click speed control to adjust the speed at which you must double click to select an item You can test the speed you set by double clicking in the test area If the jack in the box pops up you have clicked at an appropriate speed If not change the double click speed and perform the test again 5 Click the OK button Setting the Pointer Speed 1 Access the mouse settings by ...

Page 47: ... Standby Mode Windows NT on page 27 for information appropriate for you Operating System 2 Prepare the replacement power source If you are preparing to replace a depleted battery with a new battery simply remove the original battery from the holder and insert the charged battery Proceed to Step 5 If you are preparing to switch from the AC Adapter to a battery pack as the new power source prepare t...

Page 48: ... cable loose 4 Carefully align the connectors and connect the free end of the replacement power source cable to the Power port on the back of the CPU Failure to properly align the connectors on the power source and the CPU may result in permanent damage to the computer cable assembly and or battery 5 Press the Power button on the back of the CPU to reactivate the MA IV from Standby mode ...

Page 49: ... following ports USB Printer Serial FDD floppy drive PS 2 Mouse PS 2 Keyboard Headphone Mic Line In and Video The full port replicator is intended for using the MA IV in a desktop configuration Mini Port Replicator Floppy Keyboard This mini port replicator contains ports for a floppy drive and a keyboard Mini Port Replicator Serial Parallel This mini port replicator contains ports that allow you t...

Page 50: ...components of the HMD refer to the MA IV Quick Start Foldout Adjusting the Display Unit Position for Viewing You can view the Display Unit in four positions mounted on the left side with the image reflector above mounted on the left side with the image reflector below mounted on the right side with the image reflector above mounted on the right side with the image reflector below When adjusting th...

Page 51: ...uick Start Foldout you already have the Display Unit attached to one side of the Headset If you want to move the Display Unit to the other side 1 Remove the Display Unit by pulling it toward the front of the Headset 2 Set the Image Changeover Switch to match the side of the Headset on which you will be mounting the Display Unit 3 Mount the Display Unit on the other side of the Headset Image Change...

Page 52: ... image reflector 1 Carefully pull the Image Reflector away from the Display Unit 2 Move the Image Reflector to the other side of the Display Unit position the Image Reflector under the clips on the Display Unit and slide it forward until it snaps into place Remember that the XyberView is a precision optical tool Treat it carefully and it will provide years of productive use Adjusting the Display U...

Page 53: ...ure PCMCIA card or via a Universal Serial Bus USB Video Capture Adapter The camera connected via the USB Video Capture Adapter is supported in Windows 98 only Windows 95 and NT do not support USB connected devices Assembling the Camera Unit The first time you use the camera you ll have to assemble the camera unit before attaching it to the Headset 1 Loosen the screw on the side of the camera holde...

Page 54: ...to the earphone microphone port which is directly above the power port Doing so will damage the display unit 3 Route the camera s longer cable around the back of the belt or vest and connect to the CPU If you are using the USB supported camera plug the camera s longer cable into the supplied USB Video Capture Adapter and then connect the USB end of the adapter into the USB port on the CPU If you a...

Page 55: ...e stylus or your finger on the screen Drag by touching the stylus or your finger on the screen and dragging Double click by tapping the screen twice in rapid succession using the stylus or your fingertip Right click requires the use of the Right click function key Do not use the FPD to control devices or for other computing functions that require precise interactions with the computer Pre programm...

Page 56: ...t Drag key a second time enables the dragging function Double click Press to perform a double click action of a conventional mouse To use Select highlight the icon file folder or other item Press the Double function key The selected item opens Right click Press to perform a right click action of a conventional mouse To use Select highlight the icon file folder or other item Press the Right functio...

Page 57: ... CPU and boot up Windows 3 With the Windows Desktop visible on the FPD touch the SET UP function key There are four sections to the set up mode including Display Adjust Adjust the display quality and display position Contrast and Other Settings Adjust default display contrast and enable disable the speaker and microphone Touchpanel Adjust Calibrate the touch screen display and enable disable the b...

Page 58: ...st keyboard offers a way to input information to the MA IV while maintaining true mobility It is a fully functional keyboard designed for wearable use To connect the keyboard to the MA IV CPU 1 Plug the wrist worn keyboard cable into the port replicator 2 Attach the wrist worn keyboard to the velcro holder on your wrist ...

Page 59: ...sand oil and fumes Ferrite beads are included as part of the CPU to help limit RF emissions Please do not remove them Cleaning Routine cleaning will extend the life and improve the serviceability of the MA IV Always turn the MA IV off and disconnect it from any power source before cleaning Avoid using abrasives and general solvents Use a damp lint free cloth on the case and cables Use a non abrasi...

Page 60: ...ions TROUBLESHOOTING COMMON PROBLEMS Before contacting your dealer or Xybernaut Corporation for technical assistance please use the following troubleshooting sections to address your particular problem Computer will not power up 1 Be sure to press and hold the power switch for approximately two seconds before releasing 2 Check that all power connections are secure 3 Check for damage to the AC or b...

Page 61: ...d 5 30 pm Eastern Standard Time U S and Canada Toll free 1 877 877 0297 International Charges apply 1 877 877 0297 The Xybernaut Web Page A good way to obtain the latest information about the MA IV including up to the minute support information is through the Xybernaut web page at the following URL http www xybernaut com Return Authorizations Xybernaut Corporation requires that a return authorizat...

Page 62: ...ogo displays and then press the F2 key The BIOS setup screen appears 3 Press the right arrow key to move the cursor to highlight Power The Power screen displays values similar to those listed below 4 Change the values on your screen to match those listed above Using the down arrow key move the cursor and highlight the value you want to change then press the spacebar until the desired value display...

Page 63: ...tor which contains serial parallel VGA PS 2 keyboard mic in out and USB ports Speech recognition engine included Operating System included Windows 98 95 or NT XyberView Head Mounted Display Approximately 1 0 lb 470g 640 480 color VGA monocular Left or right side wearable Earpiece microphone and speaker Optional integrated miniature video camera XyberPanel Flat Panel Display Approximately 1 3 lb 60...

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Page 65: ...lder Part of the power system that holds the lithium ion battery to form a battery pack The battery holder s cable plugs into the CPU to power the MA IV during mobile use battery pack A battery inserted into the battery holder A battery pack plugs into the CPU to power the MA IV during mobile use cellular connection A dial up network connection that uses cellular technology Used for long distance ...

Page 66: ...arger indicate the state of the CPU and battery respectively linkAssist Software Xybernaut linkAssist Software allows you to connect documents across applications by letting you create links to diverse documents in their native formats Using linkAssist you can view different document sources without loading additional applications MA IV The Xybernaut MA IV wearable computer a revolution in mobile ...

Page 67: ...g industry standard for connecting peripherals in the most efficient and simple means voice activation The ability to manipulate the MA IV through the use of your voice not your hands XyberCam Video Camera An optional device that can be attached to a video capture PCMCIA card and either the Headset or Flat Panel Display to capture or transmit video XyberKey Wrist Worn Keyboard A miniature yet full...

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Page 69: ...essing unit 7 charging the battery 13 cleaning the MA IV 47 communications cellular 5 RF 5 communications card installing and configuring 29 removing 30 communications setup 28 installing and configuring cards 29 removing cards 30 components central processing unit 7 CPU 7 Flat Panel Display FPD 8 Head Mounted Display 9 power system 10 setting up for desktop use 21 setting up for mobile use 18 CPU...

Page 70: ...cessing mouse settings 33 setting button configurations and speed 34 setting pointer speed 34 N P network connections 5 obtaining customer support 49 return authorizations 49 Xybernaut web page 49 operating temperatures and environments 48 port replicators connecting to the CPU 37 using 37 power Advanced Power Management 24 hot swapping 35 managing 16 placing the MA IV in Standby Mode 26 reactivat...

Page 71: ...rt 4 unpacking the MA IV 12 V X video camera building the camera unit 41 installing on the Headset 42 using 41 wrist keyboard using 46 XyberCam installing on the Headset 42 using 41 XyberKey using 46 XyberPanel connecting to the CPU 45 using 43 XyberView 9 adjusting the display unit brightness 40 changing the image reflector orientation 40 moving the display unit 39 using 38 ...

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