GD-Itronix Duo-Touch II, Getting Started

Page 1: ...is online document Duo Touch II Help contains all the information you need to set up and use your new Tablet PC For information on printing searching navigating or using Duo Touch II Help see How to U...

Page 2: ...strong detergents z Some vents and openings in the computer case are for ventilation purposes Do not block or cover these openings or the system could overheat z There is a label on the bottom of the...

Page 3: ...s charging The Troubleshooting section lists additional solutions you can try Best Practices for the Duo Touch II This section provides Duo Touch II with recommended practices intended to maximize the...

Page 4: ...n scratched or otherwise damaged screen overlays can be replaced c Contaminants on the screen overlay surface should be removed by following the same cleaning methods noted above d The screen overlay...

Page 5: ...ntial for a wide variety of operational anomalies often perceived as a hardware failure 9 Use of the Duo Touch II in a Vehicle Dock 1 Never attempt to operate the Duo Touch II or read the display whil...

Page 6: ...II when it will not be used for extended periods to conserve battery power Depending on the configuration of the Duo Touch II there are specific considerations 1 Basic Configuration No PC Card device...

Page 7: ...be stored for more than 5 days backup files and data fully charge the battery and then discharge it to 40 and remove the battery c The Duo Touch II and battery should be stored in a cool dry location...

Page 8: ...ny unsaved data will be lost when using this shutdown method 4 RF Communications a If coverage is historically good at this location check the signal strength Reposition the computer slightly to incre...

Page 9: ...utput 3 Ambient Light Sensor When enabled the Ambient Light Sensor adjusts the display backlight in response to ambient light conditions It is disabled by default See Display and Pen Basics for more i...

Page 10: ...gle cable 3 CF Slot Housing for optional GPS electronics and antenna or CF Slot for Compact Flash Cards and devices 4 Audio Out Jack Connect external speakers or a stereo headset to this jack to liste...

Page 11: ...n in landscape orientation You can use this slot with PC Card Radios 3 Pen Tether Slot Thread your pen tether through this slot 4 Pen Storage Slot Store the pen stylus here when not using it Feature D...

Page 12: ...ttach a pen tether to the tether slot to keep the pen with the Tablet PC 4 Thermal Grate Covers the fan Do not cover this grate while using the Duo Touch II 5 RF ON OFF Button This button enables disa...

Page 13: ...pe Key Press this key to go back or escape to the previous context or window You can also program it to execute a specific function 4 OK Enter Key Press this key just like you would press the Enter Ke...

Page 14: ...izer control panel and touch screen It is an active matrix color display with integrated graphics capabilities that provides excellent readability both indoors and outdoors Using the Pen Stylus Changi...

Page 15: ...o allow operation in certain environments There is also a Solid State Hard Drive option Card Slots You can also use the PC Card Slot and CompactFlash Card Slot for additional data storage Icon Ports a...

Page 16: ...isk by the edges avoid touching the surface of the disk z Use a clean dry cloth to remove dust smudges or fingerprints Wipe from the center outward z Do not write on the surface of the disk z Extremes...

Page 17: ...ed applications z Providing encryption security for individual files Fingerprint Scanner Software Before using the fingerprint scanner you must first install compatible software There are various soft...

Page 18: ...be damaged if exposed to contaminants When dust covers the PC card door or the bottom access panel are open on the computer shield the unit from all contaminants such as liquids rain snow and dust At...

Page 19: ...em for a short time or if you want to conserve battery power you can put the computer into hibernation mode by pressing the power button See Managing Power for additional information CAUTION Shutting...

Page 20: ...ure as to the type of port you have to plug into contact your building superintendent Simple detection and protection devices are also available at most computer stores and should be used to protect t...

Page 21: ...y user installed application programs and associated data on CompactFlash these programs and data will not be lost after a hard reset Files stored on CompactFlash Cards can be created deleted moved an...

Page 22: ...le Dock or custom external devices Feature Description 1 Microphone Integrated microphone for audio input 2 Speaker Integrated speaker for audio output 3 Audio out jack Connect external speakers or a...

Page 23: ...at wireless communications click here Bluetooth Radio optional The Duo Touch II includes an integrated Class 1 Bluetooth option Its maximum range is about 100 meters Turning the power to the Bluetooth...

Page 24: ...lding to see which side provides the strongest radio signal 2 Move from under trees Pine needles absorb radio signals more than leaves 3 Move away from overhead electrical wires 4 Radio signals reflec...

Page 25: ...written with respect to the customer installed radio Operating with Battery Power The Duo Touch II uses Dynamic Power Management DPM so you can reduce the amount of energy used especially during peri...

Page 26: ...ng When you use the AC adapter to connect your Duo Touch II to a power outlet the internal battery automatically begins to recharge While the battery is charging the Battery Status LED turns orange af...

Page 27: ...m the processor CAUTION The Thermal Grate gets warm during use of the Duo Touch II Do not block the flow of air to the Thermal Grate NOTE A cold soaked battery has an even lower capacity and may not p...

Page 28: ...Windows handles all power saving chores for your computer For more information search for Power Options in Microsoft R Help and Support Low Power States Your computer can enter three different low pow...

Page 29: ...ion by always keeping the processing speed lower However this may affect your application performance Portable Laptop automatically adjusts the processing speed as required by your applications z When...

Page 30: ...n swab dipped in isopropyl alcohol Make sure that the alcohol has evaporated before reinstalling the battery Tip 7 Storing batteries z Store the battery within the recommended temperature range 10 C t...

Page 31: ...main menu of the utility CAUTION Incorrect settings can cause your system to malfunction To correct mistakes return to Setup and restore the Setup Defaults by going to the Exit Menu and selecting Loa...

Page 32: ...nless you have an external USB keyboard attached to the Tablet PC HOME F2 F3 F8 END Tablet PC Input Pad The Setup Utility has a unique Tablet PC Input Pad that appears when you hover over or tap your...

Page 33: ...essor for information only Type and Speed System Memory for information only Size System Time HH MM SS Configure system time System Date MM DD YYYY Configure system date Digitizer Calibration Opens th...

Page 34: ...nction will take 2 minutes to finish procedure Stealth Mode Configurations Sub Menu Depending on Stealth Mode setting LED FAN Beeps LCD Brightness Audio and Wireless devices will keep silent when you...

Page 35: ...sable Deactivate Don t change leave settings in last configuration Enable Activate Disable Deactivate Command to TPM TPM Enable Disable Status Disabled This displays the current status of the TPM TPM...

Page 36: ...IRQ4 2E8 IRQ3 Select serial port 2 interrupts and IRQ settings Serial Port3 Address Disabled 3F8 2F8 3E8 2E8 Sets address for serial port 3 Serial Port3 IRQ IRQ4 IRQ5 IRQ10 IRQ11 Sets IRQ for serial...

Page 37: ...pability so it can be used in an environment where sound and light could be dangerous to the user If stealth mode is set to Disabled the LEDs Fan system beeps audio display brightness and wireless dev...

Page 38: ...Off Audio volume is set to zero when unit powers up System Beeps Beeps are heard during POST On System beeps battery low no boot device Off System beeps are disabled Display Brightness The default br...

Page 39: ...lay brightness will not dim when on battery power USB Port2 2 0 Option Enabled Disabled Enabled bottom backside USB port is USB 2 0 Disabled bottom backside USB port is USB 1 1 Slow Charge Function Di...

Page 40: ...ll turn back on with power button during runtime Disabled Display will not turn on with power button during runtime pressing button will cause the unit to hibernate Resume on AC power Insertion Disabl...

Page 41: ...ooth Power Option Enabled Disabled Enable or disable Bluetooth power Wireless LAN Enabled Disabled Enable or disable Wireless LAN Page 41 of 57 Duo Touch II Help 2 28 2008 file C Documents and Setting...

Page 42: ...nding type menu Removable Devices FDD CDROM CDROM Realtek Boot Agent Ethernet boot NOTE There are a variety of boot devices available only currently installed options are displayed Network Boot PXE En...

Page 43: ...er Password N A Install or Change the password Clear User Password N A Clears Removes the User Password NOTE This option only displays if a User Password has been installed Password Check Setup Always...

Page 44: ...changes Esc key can be used for this operation Discard Changes Discards changes done so far to any of the setup questions F7 key can be used for this operation Load Optimal Defaults Load Optimal Defau...

Page 45: ...r awhile connect external power to the computer and charge the battery After storage battery calibration may increase its capacity Tablet PC Maintenance and Storage Maintaining Your Tablet PC Follow t...

Page 46: ...cally inspect the ports for damage or contamination and make sure their covers are attached and closed when not in use The I O covers can be replaced without returning the unit for service Contact you...

Page 47: ...enance Backup Drive C You can make an exact copy of drive C and save the backup image on the Recovery Partition of your hard disk usually drive D In the future you can restore drive C to its previous...

Page 48: ...ce Optional Equipment and Accessories The Duo Touch II has several equipment and accessory options to further enhance your mobile computing experience A complete list of optional peripherals and acces...

Page 49: ...y Desk Mount The Duo Touch II s desk mount enables you to experience desktop functionality with your Duo Touch II The desk mount includes the following ports z Stand holder connector this is the unit...

Page 50: ...desk mount includes a slot so you can simultaneously charge the main battery and an additional battery NOTE Power must be applied to the dock for the ports to function Vehicle Adapter The Vehicle Adap...

Page 51: ...nto the vehicle s cigarette lighter socket turning it slightly to make a good connection The Power Status LED illuminates to indicate that current is reaching the unit When you connect the vehicle ada...

Page 52: ...ow the memory that is detected by Windows CAUTION Only use memory cards approved for use in your Tablet PC Failure to do so may void your warranty Surge Protection A large number of computer and high...

Page 53: ...Going with Tablet PC z Third party Windows manuals are available from your local bookstore Applications My application locks up acts strangely or produces a General Protection Fault GPF error Communi...

Page 54: ...turn on The computer won t turn off The computer enters suspend mode too quickly The computer doesn t automatically suspend The system date and time are incorrect I receive an out of memory error mess...

Page 55: ...w do I clean the display screen How do I change the display screen s brightness How do I change the display orientation How do I switch between Digitizer and Touch Screen modes How long will the batte...

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Page 57: ...r z Localized document language such as English French German Spanish z Type of feedback for example need for clarification grammatical errors incorrect information z Your suggestion for how to improv...