AVERATEC C3500, User Manual

Page 1: ...r written permission Software Licenses The software described in this document is furnished under a License Agreement which is included with the product This Agreement specifies the permitted and prohibited uses of the product Trademarks Microsoft Windows the Windows logo Windows XP Convertible Tablet PC Edition Microsoft Internet Explorer MS MSN Outlook and Microsoft Office are either registered ...

Page 2: ...h this Convertible Tablet PC meets the requirements for use in the country where you purchased the equipment Power cord sets for use in other counties must meet the requirements of the country where you use this Convertible Tablet PC For more information on power cord set requirement contact your local authorized dealer reseller or service provider Country Specific Requirements Power Cord Set Requ...

Page 3: ...125V or NEMA 6 15P 15A 250V configuration Appliance coupler flexible cord and wall plug must bear a T mark and registration number in accordance with the Japanese Dentori Law Flexible cord must be Type VCT or VCTF 3 conductor 0 75mm2 conductor size Wall plug must be a two pole grounding type with a Japanese Industrial Standard C8303 15A 125V configuration General Requirements The requirements list...

Page 4: ...BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE MANUFACTURER S INSTRUCTIONS 2 French IL Y A DANGER D EXPLOSION S IL Y A REMPLACEMENT INCORRECT DE LA BATTERIE REMPLACER UNIQUEMENT AVEC UNE BATTERIE DU MÊME TYPE OU D UN TYPE RECOMMANDÉ PAR LE CONSTRUCTEUR METTER AU RÉBUT LES BATTERIES USAGÉES CONFORMÉMENT AUX INSTRUCTIONS DU FABRICANT 3 German VORSICHT Explisionsgefahr bei unsachgemäßen Austausch der Batterie Ersatz nur...

Page 5: ... generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may case harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will 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 o...

Page 6: ...s transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter European Notice For the following equipment Convertible Tablet PC is herewith confirmed to comply with the requirements set out in the Council Directive on the Approximation of the Laws of the Member States relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility 89 336 EEC Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC and t...

Page 7: ... 09 EN 50371 2002 EN 60950 2000 802 11b Restrictions European standards dictate maximum radiated transmit power of 100mW EIRP and frequency range 2 400 2 4835GHz In France the equipment must be restricted to the 2 4465 2 4835GHz frequency range and must be restricted to indoor use ...

Page 8: ...est technologies This Convertible Tablet PC is a fully functional computer combining the technology of a notebook PC and Tablet PC computer With ink technology and Windows XP Tablet PC Edition you can use a pen digitizer to write or draw directly onto the screen Your new Convertible Tablet PC not only drives today s multimedia applications but is also ready for tomorrow s exciting new applications...

Page 9: ...Convertible Tablet PC s features Chapter 2 Provides step by step instructions to help you begin using your Convertible Tablet PC as quickly as possible Chapter 3 Describes how to operate the standard features of your Convertible Tablet PC Chapter 4 Introduces how to operate the Convertible Tablet PC Chapter 5 Illustrates how to connect external devices to your Convertible Tablet PC Chapter 6 Expla...

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Page 11: ... 14 1 5 THE REAR SIDE OF THE CONVERTIBLE TABLET PC 15 1 6 THE LEFT SIDE OF THE CONVERTIBLE TABLET PC 16 1 7 THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE CONVERTIBLE TABLET PC 17 1 8 THE UNDERSIDE OF THE CONVERTIBLE TABLET PC 18 1 9 CONVERTIBLE TABLET PC ACCESSORIES 19 2 GETTING STARTED 21 2 1 PREPARING THE POWER SUPPLY 22 Using Battery 22 Using the AC DC Adapter 23 Extending Battery Life 24 2 2 STARTING YOUR CONVERTIBLE...

Page 12: ...operties under Windows 55 3 5 KNOWING THE POWER SAVING FEATURES 55 3 6 USINGYOUR CONVERTIBLE TABLET PC 56 3 7 HOW TO ACCESS THE COMBO DRIVE 59 3 8 USING PCMCIACARDS 60 Inserting and Removing a PCMCIA Card 62 Making PC Cards Work 64 Hot Swapping PC Cards 65 4 ENJOY YOUR CONVERTIBLE TABLET PC 67 4 1 USING CONVERTIBLE TABLET PC INPUT PANEL 68 Launching the Tablet PC Input Panel 68 Tablet Input Panel ...

Page 13: ...USING THE LAN PORT 96 5 6 USING THE WIRELESS LAN 97 5 7 USING THE MODEM PORT 97 6 CUSTOMIZING YOUR CONVERTIBLE TABLET PC 101 6 1 RUNNING THE BIOS SETUP PROGRAM 102 7 USING OPTIONS 107 7 1 SYSTEM UPGRADE 108 Memory Upgrade 108 Installing Memory Module 108 Upgrading Hard Disk 110 8 CARING FOR YOUR CONVERTIBLE TABLET PC 113 8 1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 114 8 2 CLEANING YOUR CONVERTIBLE TABLET PC...

Page 14: ...ch Pad 123 Keyboard 123 Flash BIOS 123 I O Ports 123 Wireless devices 124 AC DC Power Supply Adapter 124 Battery 124 Housing Material 124 Weight and Dimension 124 APPENDIX B TROUBLESHOOTING 125 General Problems 125 Possible Text To Speech Problems 126 Possible Speech Recognition Problems 127 APPENDIX C USING THE RECOVERY CD 129 Restoring Your Original OS Preinstalled 129 ...

Page 15: ...d industry Tablet PC initiative this latest feature in mobile computing and Tablet PC technology is evolving today s notebook computers into the future today Your Convertible Tablet PC builds on the capabilities of Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition to extend the functionality of PCs and runs on a whole wide range of general business personal productivity entertainment and professional applica...

Page 16: ...your PC Processing Unit Your Convertible Tablet PC runs on an AMD Mobile Athlon XP M microprocessor It is integrated with 640 KB of high speed Cache memory Your Convertible Tablet PC is fully compatible with an entire library of PC software based on Microsoft s Windows XP LCD Screen Display Provides 12 1 XGA TFT LCD and Digitizer with stylus pen Wireless LAN Built in 802 11g Wireless LAN Memory Th...

Page 17: ...splay panel They provide special functions to rotate the screen launch the Main Menu and execute custom defined functions 1 2 Unpacking the Convertible Tablet PC Your Convertible Tablet PC comes securely packaged in a sturdy cardboard shipping carton Upon receiving your Convertible Tablet PC open the carton and carefully remove the contents The shipping carton should contain the following items þ ...

Page 18: ...rtible Tablet PC or if you plan to store the computer away sometime in the future 1 3 The Inside of the Convertible Tablet PC The Convertible Tablet PC is compact with features on every side First look at the inside of the system The following sections describe it s features 1 TFT Tablet LCD Display 2 Stylus Pen 3 Power Wireless Indicator 4 Keyboard 5 Touchpad Pointing Device 6 Tablet Buttons 7 St...

Page 19: ...Wireless LAN This LED is positioned so that you can see the status whether the LCD panel is opened or closed Detailed description of this function appears later in this guide Keyboard Standard QWERTY key layout and full sized 85 keys keyboard with Windows system hot keys embedded numeric keypad 6 hot keys inverted T cursor arrow keys and separate page screen control keys Touch Pad Pointing Device ...

Page 20: ...less LAN is set to OFF when you first power ON your computer or when resuming from Hibernation mode Power On Resume Button Switches the computer power on and off or resumes whenever it is in Suspend mode Rotating Hinge This Convertible Tablet PC is convertible with a strong hinge After you open the TFT LCD panel you can rotate this TFT LCD panel clockwise at arbitrary degree and angel even up to 1...

Page 21: ... Green Light indicates when the system is powered on Blinking Green Light indicates when the system is in Suspend mode Wireless LAN access LED will show a steady green light indicating the wireless LAN module is installed and turned on When LED shows a blinking green light it indicates the system is accessing or retrieving data by wireless device Battery Charging LED Lights that indicate battery c...

Page 22: ...en Landscape and Portrait viewing modes It is easy to adjust the screenlayout First Menu Button The First Menu button allows you to access an array of controls such as Brightness Control Volume Control Rotation Shutdown system etc You can change the values you need by configuring them within the Control Panel Direction Enter Button The up down arrow buttons let you choose the options that appear w...

Page 23: ...Scroll Lock Optical Drive Access When LED light is green it indicates that the system is accessing the CD RW DVD Combo drive Drive Access When the LED light is green it indicates that the system is accessing the Hard Disk Num Lock When the LED light is green it indicates that the Num Lock key on the keyboard is activated When activated the embedded numeric keypad will be enabled Caps Lock When LED...

Page 24: ...e software you are using 1 4 The Front Side of the Convertible Tablet PC The function at the front of your Convertible Tablet PC is described as following 1 Panel Latch 2 Battery Panel Latch The LCD panel is locked when it is closed Press the lower clasp to release the panel and slowly lift it up to open the LCD panel Battery The battery provides the power for the Convertible Tablet PC when there ...

Page 25: ...attach a Kensington security system or a compatible lock to secure your Convertible Tablet PC USB Port The Universal Serial Bus USB port allows you to connect up to 127 USB equipped peripheral devices for example printers scanners floppy disk and so on to your Convertible Tablet PC While your Convertible Tablet PC is in suspend mode stand by mobile phone or PDA can be recharged via these active US...

Page 26: ...ure 1 6 The Left Side of the Convertible Tablet PC The left side of your Convertible Tablet PC provides the features shown in the following figure 1 Air Intake 2 TV Out 3 DC Power Port 4 LAN Port 5 Modern Port 6 PCMCIA Slot 7 Built in Stereo Speakers Left Side Features Air Intake Intakes air into your Convertible Tablet PC to keep it within operating temperature TV Out Lets you connect to the S Vi...

Page 27: ... you connected to the outside world through networks PCMCIA Slot Lets you connect various PC cards Type II such as a memory card Supports both 3V 5V 32 bit CardBus and 16 bit PC cards Built in Stereo Speakers Integrated left and right mini stereo speakers for sound and audio output for multimedia presentations or listening pleasure 1 7 The Right Side of the Convertible Tablet PC The right side of ...

Page 28: ...ker volume Microphone Jack Allows you to connect an external microphone for monophonic sound recording or voice control function directly into your notebook computer Headphone Jack Lets you plug in a stereo headphone powered speakers or earphone set with 1 8 inch phono plug for listening 1 8 The Underside of the Convertible Tablet PC The bottom of the Convertible Tablet PC offers the following fea...

Page 29: ...atch slide the lock latch to lower side in the unlock position Battery Release Latch Push the latch es to the end of left side as indicated in icons to releasethe battery pack 1 9 Convertible Tablet PC Accessories AC Adapter The AC Adapter supplies external power to your Convertible Tablet PC and charges the internal battery pack simultaneously The AC adapter has an auto switching design that can ...

Page 30: ... Li Ion battery cells that provide long computing hours when fully charged and power management enabled You should always leave the battery inside your Convertible Tablet PC even when using the AC adapter as it also acts as a back up power supply in case power from the AC adapter is cut off It is also very important to have the battery pack always charged to prevent battery cell degradation ...

Page 31: ... the installation steps you should follow to get your Convertible Tablet PC up and running as quickly as possible You also can learn the procedures on how to use the stylus and tablet buttons Your Convertible Tablet PC has pre installed all the needed drivers already There is no need to install extra drivers to operate on your current system ...

Page 32: ...ook power and can berecharged while using the AC DC adapter Removing the Battery Pack To remove the battery pack follow these steps 1 Turn off the power for Convertible Tablet PC 2 Slide the lock latch by sliding the latch to the arrow point direction as shown in number 1 in the following graphics 3 Slide the released latch as shown in number 2 to the end of left side 4 Take out the battery pack w...

Page 33: ...PC on AC power use the AC DC adapter that comes with this product Simply connect the power adapter into the DC in jack on the Convertible Tablet PC and then plug the power adapter to a wall socket The DC in jack connects the AC DC adapter provided to recharge the battery AC DC Adapter color and size may differ ...

Page 34: ...ou should find a working place where the external lighting is not too bright and turn down the screen brightness Also you can choose the available mode on the Power Options item of the Control Panel in Windows 2 2 Starting Your Convertible Tablet PC We have already installed Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition your Convertible Tablet PC After turning on the Convertible Tablet PC you will be pro...

Page 35: ...ect Your System Settings screen select the correct region language and keyboard to display correct dates and currency Click Next to continue Step 2 3 On The End User License Agreement screen select Yes I accept and click Next to continue ...

Page 36: ...lease choose a name and description for your Tablet PC Click Next to continue Step 4 5 On What s your Administrator password screen please enter your own administrator password which will help protect your Convertible Tablet PC from unauthorized access Click Next to continue ...

Page 37: ...tion to set up your Internet connection such as domain name and online register Please fill in the relative information and click Next to continue 7 On Who will use this computer screen please create five user accounts at most to be the legal users for your Convertible Tablet PC Click Next to continue Step 7 ...

Page 38: ...ssing the Fn F9 and Fn F10 keys respectively You need to press these hot key controls after powering on your Convertible Tablet PC to suit your viewing pleasure The Brightness hot key control adjusts the brightness on the LCD This key control will not set the LCD completely dark or bright rather will provide sufficient lighting to the LCD to match the external lighting of the surrounding The brigh...

Page 39: ... mouse or a standard keyboard Instead of using a standard keyboard or mouse you can use your stylus with Microsoft Tablet PC Input Panel or Microsoft Windows Journal to enter text with your own handwriting or through a screen keyboard Using the pen instead of a mouse With the stylus you can do many things that you are used to doing with the mouse You can point on the screen click the left and the ...

Page 40: ... same function as if you clicked the right mouse button When you press the stylus button and point to the screen for a while a pop up menu will appear The function when pressing this button on your stylus is equivalent as pressing the right click mouse Using the stylus button as a mouse right click equivalent You can use the stylus button to display shortcut menus or access other program specific ...

Page 41: ...t you would hold a pen or pencil when writing on paper Rest the palm of your hand on the screen and hold the stylus near the screen surface as you tap or perform other actions To tap successfully tap and lift up your pen quickly on the screen Avoid pushing too hard with your pen When tapping watch the pointer as it moves on the screen not the tip of the stylus This will help you more accurately ta...

Page 42: ...dedness settings Adjusting the handedness settings will improve handwriting recognition and also changes the location of menus so that your hand will not cover them To set the right handed or left handed settings 1 In the Table and Pen settings box go to the Setting tab and select the Right handed or Left handed Under Handedness category 2 Select the Right handed menu appears on left or Left hande...

Page 43: ... the screen then you can calibrate how the screen responds to the pen 1 In Table and Pen settings box go into the Calibration tab tap the Calibrate button under Calibration category 2 The crosshair will be appeared at the four corners of the screen Tap on the center of the each crosshair accordingly 3 After finishing the calibration tap OK to exit Screen calibration ...

Page 44: ...creen orientation 1 In the Table and Pen settings box go to Display tab select the option on the Orientation drop down list under the Screen Orientation category 2 Tap on Change button to setup the orientation sequence 3 There are four preferential settings for the screen orientations You can select None Primary Landscape Primary Portrait Secondary Landscape or Secondary Portrait for each of the f...

Page 45: ...tarted 2 35 Change screen orientation Change orientation sequence You can also change the screen orientation according to the instructions in Using the Screen Rotation Button of the Tablet Buttons in Section 1 3 ...

Page 46: ...tteries on the Setting for drop down list under the Screen brightness category 2 Move the slider to the left or right to decrease or increase the screen brightness You can also change the screen brightness according to the instructions in Using the1st Menu Button Brightness Control of the Tablet Buttons in this Section 2 3 later Pen Options Tab Pen Options tab ...

Page 47: ... PC Screen Orientation By pressing this button once it will rotate the screen 90 degree clockwise The flexibility of an adjustable screen layout permits you to shift between Landscape and Portrait viewing modes You can define the Screen Rotation to None Once 900 Twice 1800 Three times 2700 respectively Using the 1st Menu Button This Convertible Tablet PC comes with a 1st Menu Button for you to acc...

Page 48: ...nvoke the first main menu 2 Use the Direction Enter Button to select Brightness Control 3 Press the Enter button and the Screen brightness dialog box appears 4 Continue to use Direction Enter Button to decrease or increase the screen brightness 5 When Screen brightness is suitable press Enter OK button for confirmation Volume Control This option adjusts the volume of the speakers To adjust the vol...

Page 49: ... is suitable press Enter OK button for confirmation Rotation This function is similar to the function of the Screen Rotation Button It lets you change Convertible Tablet PC screen orientation This flexibility of an adjustable screen layout permits you to shift between landscape and portrait viewing modes To adjust the screen orientation 1 Press the 1st Menu button to invoke the first main menu 2 U...

Page 50: ... in portrait viewing Ÿ Rotate 180 Degrees rotates the screen 180 degrees clockwise in landscape viewing Ÿ Rotate 270 Degrees rotates the screen 270 degrees clockwise in portrait viewing Tablet PC Setup If you find that the tip of the stylus does not accurately point at items on the screen then you can calibrate how the screen responds to the pen This option allows you to calibrate your stylus To d...

Page 51: ...ibration For more the information please refer to Tablet and Pen Settings Settings Tab Setting up stylus and calibration in this section 2 4 Tablet and Pen Settings Tablet PC Tutorials This option is a shortcut to the Convertible Tablet PC Tutorials which give you an introduction in what is new and different about using a tablet computer 1 Press the 1st Menu button to invoke the first main menu 2 ...

Page 52: ...et PC in the hibernation mode When your computer hibernates it stores whatever it has in memory on your hard disk and then shuts down When your computer comes out of hibernation it returns to its previous state To put the computer in hibernation mode 1 Press the 1st Menu button to invoke the first main menu 2 Use the Direction Enter Button to select Hibernate System 3 Press the Enter button to ent...

Page 53: ...et PC and turn off the system To shutdown your Convertible Tablet PC 1 Press the 1st Menu button to invoke the first main menu 2 Use the Direction Enter Button to select Shutdown System 3 Press the Enter button to enter the sub menu 4 Press the OK button to shutdown the Tablet PC ...

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Page 55: ...ormally would use in your day to day computer work If you are new to Convertible Tablet PCs and to your operating system you should also read the manual on how to operate your system It is very important to familiarize yourself with the operating system The succeeding chapters not only guide you to go beyond the basics but also try other exciting features ...

Page 56: ...e that builds on the capabilities of Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition to extend the functionality of PCs Convertible Tablet PC is the evolution of today s laptops extending their capabilities with the addition of pen input handwriting and speech technologies 3 2 Understanding the Keyboard Functions Your Tablet PC is equipped with an 85 key keyboard that provides all the functionality of a fu...

Page 57: ... on the keyboard These keys work together with the Fn Key to activate special functions Some keys printed in blue are preprogrammed with dual functions 2 Control keys Ctrl Alt Fn and Shift are controls used in conjunction with other keys to change their functions To use control keys press and hold the control key while pressing another key For example Press Ctrl C means to hold down Ctrl key and t...

Page 58: ... Cursor Control keys Cursor control keys let you position the cursor on the screen where you want In the screen the cursor is a blinking underline block or vertical bar depending on the application The cursor indicates where the next text typed is inserted 5 Typewriter keys Typewriter keys also called alphanumeric keys are used to enter text and characters Keys with blue print on them behave diffe...

Page 59: ... map the whole screen to share memory for your specific usage Break To temporarily halt execution of a command Pressing any other key to resume execution of a command Shift Pause key Press this key to temporarily halt execution of a command Pressing any other key to resume execution of a command Ins key Known as the Insert key Press this key to toggle the keyboard data entry from insert to type ov...

Page 60: ... tab stop on the right side This key works much the same as in ordinary typewriter Ctrl key Known as the Control key Used in most application program in combination with other keys to execute a certain command Alt key Known as the Alternate key Used in most application program in combination with other keys to execute a certain command Fn NumLK Activates the embedded 15 key numeric keypad The keys...

Page 61: ...t one space at a time Right arrow key Moves the cursor to the right one space at a time SCREEN CONTROL KEYS Keypad Function Description Home key Moves the cursor to the beginning of a screen or line PgUp key Moves the cursor up one screen at a time PgDn key Moves the cursor down one screen at a time Fn End key Moves the cursor to the end of a screen or line WINDOWS HOT KEYS Keypad Function Descrip...

Page 62: ...vate key serving dual functions When pressed in conjunction with the Fn key these keys set specific system parameters and are sometimes referred to as hot keys Keypad Function Description Enable or Disables the built in system speaker Activate the system into the suspend mode Switches display between LCD CRT or LCD and CRT simultaneously Decreases the brightness of LCD display incrementally Increa...

Page 63: ... Mouse icon The options let you control the size and color of the cursor cursor speed the accepted double click speed and selection button orientation The Touch Pad works as a mouse pointing device replacement that is used under Windows based operating system You can use the standard Microsoft driver that is compatible with the Touch Pad device and is normally used under Windows based operating sy...

Page 64: ...much like a double click except that the finger remains on the pad after the second tap Tap lift tap hold and move The simulated button remains held as long as the finger remains on the pad 4 To scroll up or down the screen just slide up or down on the scroll symbol printed on the Touch Pad to move the screen up or down Avoid spilling any liquid on the Touch Pad surface and always keep the Glide p...

Page 65: ... system just right click on the desktop area and select Properties or go to the Control Panel and click on the Display icon The Display Properties dialog box will appear on your screen Click on the Settings tab to set your desired configuration Make sure to follow the configuration table above 3 5 Knowing the Power Saving Features One of the great features in your Convertible Tablet PC aside from ...

Page 66: ...nents and devices are powered off while all clocks are also stopped except Real Time Clock or RTC You can activate this by setting the Hibernate mode on the Power Options of the Control Panel in Windows To resume full on state you can press the power button System off Mode All power except the RTC real time clock has been turned off from the system This includes external AC power source and batter...

Page 67: ...el and sturdy Using As a Usual Notebook Press the lower clasp to release the panel and slowly lift up the LCD panel to open the Convertible Tablet PC In the beginning you will find this computer can be used like a usual notebook Use in normal notebook mode For presentation Rotate your TFT LCD panel clockwise to your desired degree and angle In such way information can be shared with others ...

Page 68: ...s a Tablet PC mode Rotate your TFT LCD panel clockwise to the end up to 180 degree Set down your TFT LCD panel horizontally and secure the panel using the latch Remove the stylus from the pen slot Now your computer is in Tablet PC Use as Tablet PC mode by folding up TFT LCD panel ...

Page 69: ...application programs burning CD s and watching DVD movies To insert and remove a disc on the drive 1 Make sure the Convertible Tablet PC is turned on Press the eject button found on the door cover of the combo drive The CD tray mechanism will pop out slightly and slowly pull out the whole length of the tray 2 Place the disc on top of the CD tray with the label side facing up Gently press the compa...

Page 70: ...o read the disc How to care the CD When you handle CDs pay attention to the following guidelines 1 Always pick up the CD by its edges 2 Avoid scratching or soiling either side of the CD 3 Do not write with a ball point pen or apply labels on either side of the CD 4 Keep the CD away from direct sunlight or high temperatures 5 Clean fingerprints or dust from the CD by wiping it with a soft cloth The...

Page 71: ...component that protrudes beyond the traditional card size The extension can be as large as 40 mm deep by 9 65 mm high This extension provides room for additional electronics as well as a location for external connectors The GPRS card is an example The extended part is for additional electronics and antenna Storage Cards When you insert a storage PC card PC card Adapter for other memory card i e Co...

Page 72: ...t 1 Locate the PC card slot cover on the left side of the Convertible Tablet PC 2 Insert the side of PC card with the 68 pin socket into the PC slot The face label of the card should also be facing up 3 When the full length of the card is almost inside the slot push firmly but slowly to ensure full connection with the Convertible Tablet PC The PC card will be detected and once the needed driver is...

Page 73: ...de of the task bar 2 Select the socket from the list that you want to remove and click Stop button The system then disables the function of PCMCIA card 3 Then you can remove the inserted PC card push the button found on the left side of the PC slot to release the eject button Then push it again to release the PC card 4 When the PC card has moved out a space out of the slot hold the edges of the ca...

Page 74: ...stallation and configuration to make the card work This additional driver may already be built in under Windows and Windows will try to detect and prompt you if you want to install the driver If the driver is not included under Windows you will need to insert the driver CD provided by the PC card manufacturer into the combo drive and install to Windows system You need to read the manual guide of t...

Page 75: ...w you to replace one PC card with another even while your Convertible Tablet PC is on However you need to remember the rule that if the PC card is in use you must not remove it PC cards draw power even when not in use To save energy press the eject button to disconnect the card when it is not in use ...

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Page 77: ...u learn special function of Convertible Tablet PC This chapter shows you how to make full use of all the multi media features of your Convertible Tablet PC You will learn how to mix and match the built in sound system and how to use the Combo drive to create an exciting full multi media presentation ...

Page 78: ...Input Panel To switch the handwriting box or soft keyboard please tap the Keyboard or Writing Pad Inputting with Keyboard The software keyboard looks and acts like a standard keyboard Use your stylus to tap the keys You can use the software keyboard to enter text anywhere that you can use a standard keyboard to enter text The software keyboard is especially useful for entering small amounts of tex...

Page 79: ... document In some programs you can choose to enter your handwriting instead of typed text You can use the writing pad to enter text anywhere that you can use a standard keyboard to enter text The writing pad is especially useful for brief writing tasks like writing e mail messages recording phone messages and taking meeting notes Tap Writing Pad and a handwriting panel will display ...

Page 80: ... In the Dictation mode your Convertible Tablet PC listens to everything you say and changes your words to text In the Voice command mode your Convertible Tablet PC listens for specific words that correspond to an existing list of available voice commands Text Preview You can use the text preview pane to review and edit your text before you insert it Dock Dock or float Convertible Tablet PC Input P...

Page 81: ... Windows Journal WHAT IS WINDOWS JOURNAL In Microsoft Windows Journal you can use the tablet pen to write information and save it in a note You can convert your writing to typed text and enter typed text into your notes Also you can create drawings in your notes and insert pictures LAUNCH WINDOWS JOURNAL Tab on the Start button point to Programs Tablet PC and then tab Window Journal to launch the ...

Page 82: ...ertible Tablet PC 72 Full screen view of Windows Journal Entering the Note Title Write directly in the Journal document with the stylus such as the title Welcome to my Birthday Party in the Note Title area ...

Page 83: ...e Pen button 2 A list of pens appears 3 Tap the pen that you want to use Change pen settings You can change the settings for any pen 1 On the Pen toolbar tap the small arrow to the right of the Pen button and then tap Pen Settings 2 In the Current pens list tap the pen forwhich you want to change the settings 3 Select the appropriate color thickness and tip style 4 Tick the Pressure sensitive chec...

Page 84: ...olor ink thickness and tip style You can customize these highlighter settings to suit your preferences Select a highlighter 1 On the Pen toolbar tap the small arrow to the right of the Highlighter button 2 A list of pens appears 3 Tap the highlighter that you want to use Change highlighter settings You can change the settings for any pen with following steps ...

Page 85: ... the appropriate color thickness and tip style 4 Tick the Pressure sensitive check box This means when you press harder with the tablet pen the ink that you create in your note becomes thicker Highlighter Settings Using the Eraser Tool You can use to remove writing and drawing from your notes Select the eraser size 1 On the Pen toolbar tap the arrow to the right of the Eraser button and tap the si...

Page 86: ...ser button and tap Stroke 2 Tap any part of the ink stroke that you want to erase 3 The entire stroke is erased Erase portions of an ink stroke 1 On the Pen toolbar tap the arrow to the right of the Eraser button and tap the size of the eraser Small Medium or Large that you want to use 2 Tap the Selection Tool button and the drag the stylus over the ink that you want to erase 3 Select Delete from ...

Page 87: ...Enjoy Your Convertible Tablet PC 4 77 Select the portion you want to delete Select Delete command ...

Page 88: ...tled Welcome to my birthday party on the Note Title area Insert a picture To insert a picture press and hold your stylus and then select Insert Picture from the pop up menu You can also select Picture option from the Insert menu on the toolbar Microsoft Windows Journal supports the following picture file types as xxx jpg xxx jpeg xxx gif xxx bmp xxx png xxx wmf and xxx emf ...

Page 89: ... configuration on the Pen toolbar tap the small arrow to the right of the Pen button Send your Note via E mail 1 To send your note via e mail select Send to Mail Recipient from the File menu on the toolbar 2 The Send to Mail Recipient dialog box appears 3 Select the attachment file format as Journal note jnt Web page mht or Black and white image tif for your sending ...

Page 90: ...e same way when you use a paper sticky note to retain names phone numbers simple maps with directions and other information You can also use a microphone to record information A sticky note can contain both writing and recording LAUNCH STICKY NOTES To use the Sticky Notes function first please tab on the Start button point to Programs and then tab Sticky Notes to launch this program ...

Page 91: ...ically in startup On the Tools menu point to Options and then tap Open at Startup Keep Sticky Notes always visible on the desktop On the Tools menu point to Options and then tap Always on Top Delete Sticky Notes On the title bar tap Delete button Close Sticky Notes On the title bar tap Close button Your notes are automatically saved when you close Sticky Notes ...

Page 92: ...he screen and ends when the stylus is lifted You can easily remove an ink stroke from a written note by using the scratch out gesture 1 On the Tools menu point to Options and then tap Enable Scratch out Gesture 2 Using the stylus to draw the line OVER the ink stroke to make the scratch out gesture activate on the text you want to erase ...

Page 93: ... a new sticky notes 3 In the lower left corner tap Record button and speak with your computer microphone for recording the voice 4 When you finish recording tap Stop button 5 Tap the Play button to play the voice that you record ed previously When you tap Record the date and time appear in the title bar You can record a maximum of 30 seconds The position of the slider indicates how much recording ...

Page 94: ... will be loaded at that time LAUNCH SPEECH For speech systems to work properly or for optimal results the components need to be set up correctly Set up a microphone 1 Plug a microphone into the microphone jack 2 Open Speech in Control Panel 3 Select the Speech Recognition tab 4 Speak directly into the microphone The sound level should register in the Microphone Level indicator 5 You can also tap C...

Page 95: ...e Line out jack or using the external speaker 2 Open Speech in Control Panel 3 On the Text to Speech tab click Preview Voice to hear the currently selected voice the text will be spoken by highlighting the words as they are spoken If the speakers are working properly you will hear the spoken words ...

Page 96: ...ctive at a given time You need to decide a particular engine that meets your requirements and use that engine more often Once an engine is set it is not usually necessary to ch ange it To change an SR language 1 Open Speech in Control Panel 2 On the Speech Recognition tab change the SR language by selecting the option in Language drop down list To change a TTS language 1 Open Speech in Control Pan...

Page 97: ...computer via dictate or give commands In the Dictation mode your Convertible Tablet PC listens to everything you say and changes your words to text In the Voice command mode your computer listens for specific words that correspond to an existing list of available voice commands 4 Tap Start Speech to start the speech program 4 5 Playing Video and MPEG Files Your Convertible Tablet PC is capable of ...

Page 98: ... is backward compatible with CD ROM drive so it allows you to use any CD as well It also works the same as a CD ROM 4 7 Using the DVD CD RW combo DVD CD RW combo drive is a device that can write digital data to CD RW and CD R compact disk CD With this device you can backup your own data to CD R or CD RW disc for mass data storage and safe retaining The CD R disc can be written several times until ...

Page 99: ...ablet PC 4 89 manual about the CD RW software Please pay attention to the copyright of the software or data you want to backup Backup or distribution of software or data may be illegal according to the restrictions of the law ...

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Page 101: ... describes how you attach peripheral devices to your Convertible Tablet PC You can connect an external monitor TV attach USB device or any other peripheral device You will learn how to use these peripheral devices with the step by step instructions depicted in this chapter ...

Page 102: ...usly on a computer with peripherals such as floppy drive mouse digital cameras scanners printers CD RW drives modems keyboards games devices and acting as additional plug in sites or hubs Depending on your operational requirements you may need to disable other ports in order to release system resource for the USB por t 5 2 Using an External Monitor Port Your Convertible Tablet PC has a 15 pin VGA ...

Page 103: ...A port at the back of your Convertible Tablet PC Secure the cable connection with the screws provided 3 Connect the monitor power cable and plug it into a properly grounded wall outlet 4 Turn on the power of the monitor 5 Turn on your Convertible Tablet PC Both the LCD panel and the monitor screen will show the display Your Convertible Tablet PC is set at default to run at simultaneous display mod...

Page 104: ...V Port Also found at the left of your computer is one S Video port To display your computer screen on the TV 1 Turn off your computer and plug one end of the S Video cable to the end to the input video jack of your television set 2 Turn on your computer and your television set 3 Click the Start button then point to Settings and click Control Panel ...

Page 105: ... of your Convertible Tablet PC you will find the built in audio ports You can connect Microphone jacks earphone or powered speaker To connect to a audio jack 1 Locate the audio port Microphone Headphone that you want to use to the target device 2 Plug the jack into the port on the right side of the system If you use external speakers and experience the sound distortion or feedback please lower the...

Page 106: ...ted with RJ 45 connectors The 100Base TX is based on the older Ethernet standard Because it is 10 times faster than Ethernet it is often referred to as Fast Ethernet The built in LAN module provides a standard RJ 45 connector To connect the twisted pair cable to your LAN port 1 Locate the twisted pair cable in the accessories box in Convertible Tablet PC shipping carton Each end of the cable has a...

Page 107: ... an office please consult with the network department of your company for more details This Convertible Tablet PC integrates built in 802 11g wireless LAN module You can connect to Wireless Access Points without the need for an external wireless LAN device 5 7 Using the Modem Port This Convertible Tablet PC comes equipped with a 56K internal fax data modem that allows you to communicate with other...

Page 108: ...t on the quality of the telephone line Digitally terminated lines improve the speed of data transmission Contact your service provider for more information The analog phone cable is an industry standard cable Longer cables are available at your local electronics store ...

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Page 111: ...our system time and date disk drive configuration and password setup This information is then stored in the CMOS RAM and will remain permanent unless you change it again This chapter discusses on how you will activate the BIOS Setup program and change the system configuration to suit your desired operation You must be careful to set the configuration properly in order for your Convertible Tablet P...

Page 112: ...a memory called the CMOS RAM This memory is backed up by a battery so that is will not be erased when you turn off or reset the system Whenever you turn on the Convertible Tablet PC the system will read the settings stored in the CMOS RAM and compare them to the equipment check conducted during the Power On Self Test POST If an error occurs an error message will be displayed on the screen and you ...

Page 113: ...let PC 6 103 Menu Bar The top line of the screen There are six main menu on it Startup The Startup main menu contains the options as Date and Time Splash Boot Logo Fast Boot Set Admin password Set User password and Version Info Memory ...

Page 114: ...ks The Disks main menu contains the options as IDE Settings HDD Password and Virus Alert IDE Settings Lets you set the value of IDE with the various parameters for HDD Timing I O 32 bit transfer HDD Block transfer and Select Device respectively HDD password Lets you set the password for your hard disk Virus Alert Lets you activate or inactivate the Virus Alert function when system is attacked by t...

Page 115: ...ts you set the Boot Sequence in booting your system by setting the options as HardDisk HDD CD ROM Floppy FDD and PXE Exit Lets you identify the status for exiting the BIOS Setup program as Save and Exit Exit No Save Default Settings and Restore Settings ...

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Page 117: ...Using Options 7 107 7 Using Options This chapter describes the advanced features and expandable architecture in your Convertible Tablet PC You can upgrade your system for specific requirements ...

Page 118: ...possible combinations of different memory module and memory size Please contact dealer for changing or adding DDR SDRAM module It is not available for users to change it by themselves Based Memory Installing Memory Total 256 MB 256 MB 512 MB 256 MB 512 MB 768 MB 512 MB 256 MB 768 MB 512 MB 512 MB 1024 MB INSTALLING MEMORY MODULE Your computer comes with standard 512 MB of DDR SDRAM You can increas...

Page 119: ...tem already came with one or both sockets occupied Avoid touching the exposed components inside the system Doing so may damage the system 5 Insert the connector of the memory module into the socket Make sure the notch of the memory module fits the nose of the socket Ÿ Hold the memory module at a 30 degree angle and push itsconnector into the memory socket of the notebook Ÿ Press down on the edge o...

Page 120: ...placing with new hard disk Please do the following steps to change it 1 Remove the screws and open the cover by lifting its upper side cover 2 Take out the hard disk from the compartment by finger carefully 3 Remove the connector from the hard disk gently 4 Remove the crane screws located at each side of the hard disk 5 Rotate and tighten the crane screws to the new hard disk 6 Attach the connecto...

Page 121: ...side of the hard disk before operating the hard disk Any vibration may cause damage with the running hard disk Please contact dealer or certified technician for changing the hard disk drive The damage of changing HDD resulting from users may not be under warranty ...

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Page 123: ...s in mobile computing and multimedia technology Lightweight and compact your Convertible Tablet PC runs on a wide range of general business personal productivity and professional applications It is ideal for use in the office at home and on the road Your Convertible Tablet PC also allows provides several levels of customization and expansion that are previously available only on desktop PCs ...

Page 124: ...t are marked Do Not Remove might expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks There are no user serviceable parts inside Refer all servicing of marked components to qualified personnel To reduce the risk of fire use at least No 26 AWG wire for the telecommunication line cord Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp ...

Page 125: ...e cord If an extension cord is used with this product make sure that the total ampere rating of the equipment plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating Also make sure that the total rating of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the fuse rating Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch danger...

Page 126: ...o keep your Convertible Tablet PC working properly please follow these guidelines Do not attempt to disassemble or modify your Convertible Tablet PC Do not place anything on top of the device at any time to prevent screen damage Avoid using or storing in places where static electricity or electrical noise is likely to occur Avoid using or storing in places where there are sudden temperature variat...

Page 127: ...sing soap or other cleaning products on the screen it will discolor the finish and damage the screen To avoid damage to the glass LCD panel do not press any heavy or sharp objects against the panel Severe glass damage could take place 8 4 Maintaining Your Hard Disk Losing your data has the same consequences as a system break down Users must make it a habit of doing hard disk maintenance every week...

Page 128: ...attery and do not place a battery in water or in a fire Do not subject batteries to strong impacts such as hitting them with a hammer stepping on them or dropping them Do not drop puncture or disassemble batteries Do not attempt to open or service the battery pack 8 6 When You Travel Travel Care Take the AC DC adapter that comes with Convertible Tablet PC with you Hand carry Convertible Tablet PC ...

Page 129: ...curity magnetic wands It is recommended that you prevent exposure of your device to magnetic detectors and security magnetic wands Shipping Care Safeguard your data by making a backup copy Turn off Convertible Tablet PC and disconnect all external devices Pack Convertible Tablet PC and all external devices e g power cords and AC DC adapter in the original packing boxes or in similar packaging with...

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Page 131: ...lease note that the information mentioned here may not be exactly the same with your Convertible Tablet PC as specification is subject to change without notice or modifying this manual Designed with an advanced modular architecture your Convertible Tablet PC also allows you several levels of customization and expansion options previously available only on desktop PCs ...

Page 132: ... 512MB SO DIMMs DDR266 333 SDRAM modules LCD DISPLAY 12 1 XGA 1024x768 Resolution Color TFT LCD Maximum 32 bit colors VGA SYSTEM Simultaneous LCD and external monitor CRT display LCD Panel support 1024x768 resolution XGA Max 32bit color CRT 1024x768 resolution XGA Max 32bit color STORAGE HDD form factor 9 5 mm high 2 5 60 or 80 GB IDE Controller Ultra DMA ATA 100 Optical Disk device Combo DVD CD R...

Page 133: ...rol Adjust Volume by Thumb Wheel PCMCIA Supports 1 x Type II PC card Supports 32 bit CardBus Cards and 16 bit PC Cards TOUCH PAD Touch Pad with scroll function and left right buttons KEYBOARD Full sized 85 keys keyboard with Windows systems hot keys inverted T cursor keys 6 hot keys 12 function keys and embedded numeric keypad FLASH BIOS 512K Flash ROM BIOS for easy BIOS upgrade I O PORTS 4 x Univ...

Page 134: ...PPLY ADAPTER Universal auto switching 60W 100V 240V adapter BATTERY Rechargeable 6 Cells Li ion battery pack with Smart Battery function Target Battery Mark 4 Hours 2 hours quick charge computer turned off HOUSING MATERIAL Top Button Magnesium Aluminum WEIGHT AND DIMENSION 11 65 W x 9 65 D x 1 35 H front 4 7 to 5 lbs ...

Page 135: ...The Power LED Indicator starts blinking in low power mode Please plug the AC DC adapter in and start charging until the power is full Question Auto power off Solution Power is too low Use the Stylus to tap on the screen to see if the display activates You can plug the AC DC adapter in to charge Convertible Tablet PC Question Convertible Tablet PC locks up when running applications or runs slowly S...

Page 136: ... Control menu The screen can be darkened or lightened until Convertible Tablet PC appears to be powered off Ÿ Restart Convertible Tablet PC Ÿ Charge the device by connecting to AC power Question Screen is dark Solution Prolonged exposure to direct sunlight can cause your Convertible Tablet PC s LCD s creen to temporarily darken This is normal for LCD SCREENS AND IS NOT PERMANENT Question Display i...

Page 137: ...the original source If no engine is working properly reinstall the SAPI component from the original source or CD POSSIBLE SPEECH RECOGNITION PROBLEMS Question If no sound is detected after testing the system consider the following Solution Ÿ The microphone is muted Some microphones have an external control for muting Make sure the mute is turned off Ÿ The microphone input level is set too low On t...

Page 138: ...acturer Ÿ The SR engine may be corrupted To test for corruption switch to another engine if you have one See Changing the SR engine If the other engine is working properly reinstall the specific engine from the original source If no engine is working properly reinstall the SAPI component from the original source or CD ...

Page 139: ...est you MUST copy all your personal data or important files to diskettes or a network drive before you start to use the Recovery CD RESTORING YOUR ORIGINAL OS PREINSTALLED Use the Recovery CD to restore your original OS preinstalled as follows 1 Copy all your personal data or important files to diskettes or a network drive and then shut down your Tablet PC 2 Make sure your Convertible Tablet PC is...

Page 140: ...please remove it from the CD ROM drive and insert the Recovery CD DISK 2 to continue After you insert the Recovery CD DISK 2 press the Enter button to continue 6 Remove the Recovery CD DISK 2 after the restoration procedures are competed Press Ctrl Alt Del to exit or shut down the Convertible Tablet PC and then turn it on again Your Convertible Tablet PC will be launched with the original OS appli...