Hitachi VisionPlate, User Manual

Page 1: ...Hitachi VisionPlate User Manual i User Manual for Embedded Linux and Microsoft Windows XP Embedded Operating Systems ...

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Page 4: ...l Safety Guidelines 10 1 15 Battery Safety Guidelines 11 1 16 Operating Safety Guidelines 11 2 Getting Started 12 2 1 Identifying Components 12 2 2 Setting up Your VisionPlate 16 2 3 Mobile Use 20 2 4 Powering the VisionPlate On and Off 22 2 5 Using the Stylus 24 2 6 Battery Use and Maintenance 26 3 Using Your VisionPlate with Embedded Linux 28 3 1 Touchscreen Calibration 28 3 2 Adjusting the Brig...

Page 5: ...e 43 4 5 Prolonging Battery Life and Instant on off Functionality 44 4 6 Low Battery Notification Settings 46 4 7 Installing and Removing PC Cards 47 4 8 Installing and Removing Compact Flash CF Cards 49 4 9 Wireless LAN Configuration 51 4 10 Programmable Button 51 4 11 EWF 52 5 VisionPlate Troubleshooting Tips 53 5 1 Troubleshooting the Display 53 5 2 Troubleshooting the Stylus 53 5 3 Troubleshoo...

Page 6: ...of Hitachi Data Systems Hitachi Data Systems strongly recommends that you keep separate permanent written records of all important data and perform periodic backups Data can be lost or altered in virtually any electronic memory product under certain circumstances Hitachi Data Systems assumes no responsibility for data loss or data otherwise rendered unusable whether as a result of improper use rep...

Page 7: ... seating conditions may adversely affect arm and wrist positions and where adequate neck and back support is lacking Some studies suggest that prolonged periods of tapping typing improper workstation setup incorrect work habits personal health problems and other factors might be linked to injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome tendonitis and eyestrain Warning signs of these conditions include Ach...

Page 8: ...elect light sources that are located outside the peripheral field of vision in order to minimize direct and reflected glare Whenever possible use indirect lighting to avoid reflective bright spots on the LCD 1 4 Hand and Wrist Motor Risk Factors Using the keyboard using the mouse using the touch panel writing and grasping and handling paperwork might cause strain on the hand s fine motor functions...

Page 9: ...ht and the tilt Chairs with adjustable arm and back rests support the upper body and reduce pressure on the spine 1 6 Product Safety Guidelines If repair or adjustment for your Hitachi Data Systems product is necessary contact an authorized Hitachi Customer Service and Support Representative 1 6 1 Things to Keep in Mind Never remove the cover or back panel of your Hitachi Data Systems product unle...

Page 10: ...ects Never disassemble the battery pack or subject the battery pack to heat Never put the battery pack into a fire When disposing of battery packs follow all community regulations that pertain to battery disposal When disposing of the battery pack cover the metal terminals with a non conducting tape to prevent accidental short circuiting Use the battery pack supplied with the Hitachi Data Systems ...

Page 11: ... cord for this product contains lead a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm 1 9 AC Adapter Guidelines Using any power source other than the Hitachi Data Systems AC adapter or power cord that comes with your product could result in exposure to electric shock hazards 1 9 1 Things to Keep in Mind Never attempt to disassemble or repair ...

Page 12: ...electronic devices during flights including these products On flights that allow the use of these products check with the Flight Attendant to confirm the time periods when products are allowed to operate before using the in flight power adapter 1 11 Liquid Crystal Display LCD Guidelines If the VisionPlate s LCD is damaged the liquid contained within the display could leak Any ingestion of this liq...

Page 13: ...borne electronic navigation equipment never operate the Hitachi product in any aircraft unless an authorized airline representative has specifically granted permission To prevent a potential malfunction or damage to the equipment never place the product on top of or near a heating device never expose it to prolonged direct sunlight and never store it in an unventilated vehicle During lightning sto...

Page 14: ...uipment and the receiver into different power outlets Consult your dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Note Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment If an FCC label is not present the unit is not approved Note This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to...

Page 15: ...Group A B C and D Hazardous Locations WARNING Do not connect or disconnect all connectors unless the work area is known to be nonhazardous The AC adapter and Cradle for the VisionPlate are not listed for use in Class I Division 2 Group A B C and D Hazardous Locations Use only Hitachi battery pack part numbers PC AB5900 or PC AB5910 Do not insert or remove the battery pack unless the work area is k...

Page 16: ...rds so that you do not trip over them Failure to do so can result in personal injury and damage to the connected equipment Never push objects of any kind into cabinet openings They may touch dangerous voltage points or short parts that could result in fire or electrical shock Before cleaning the product turn off the product and disconnect the AC adapter Do not expose the product to direct sunlight...

Page 17: ...he reach of children Never allow the batteries to heat up to 60 degrees Celsius 140 degrees Fahrenheit or higher Never burn the batteries or soak them in water Caution Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same battery type that is recommended by the manufacturer Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions 1 16 Operating Safety Guid...

Page 18: ...up your VisionPlate and how to turn the VisionPlate on and off 2 1 Identifying Components The following illustration shows the front panel of your VisionPlate 2 1 1 Buttons and Lamps The following illustration shows the front panel buttons Charge lamp Speaker Display Microphone Stylus holder Cradle interface Power button Power lamp Programmable button 2 ...

Page 19: ...indicators State Meaning Charge Lamp Solid Orange Charging battery Solid Green Charged battery Blinking Red Low battery Off Sufficient charge Power Button Power Lamp Solid Green In operation Blinking Green Power saving mode 2 1 2 Left Side Connectors The following illustration shows the left side connectors PC card slot ...

Page 20: ...hapter 14 2 1 3 Right Side Connectors The following illustration shows the right side connectors CF card slot Headphone connector Microphone connector USB interface connectors x2 Power supply connector 2 ...

Page 21: ...Hitachi VisionPlate User Manual 15 2 1 4 Cradle optional The following illustration shows the optional Cradle USB interface connectors Power supply connector Stylus holder Stand ...

Page 22: ... optional cradle see Desktop Use or as a mobile unit through battery operation and wireless connectivity see Mobile Use 2 2 1 Direct to Outlet Connection Plug the AC adapter into the Power supply connector which is located on the right side of the VisionPlate with the directional arrow facing down as shown in the following illustration Power supply connector AC adapter 2 ...

Page 23: ...your VisionPlate with the optional Cradle do the following 1 Plug the AC adapter into the Power supply connector of the Cradle adapter with the directional arrow facing away from you as shown in the following illustration 2 Open the Cradle interface cover located on the bottom of the VisionPlate and verify that it extends downward from the VisionPlate so as not to interfere with the docking connec...

Page 24: ...ide your VisionPlate into the Cradle as shown in the following illustration Note The angle of the Cradle can be adjusted by loosening the two screws on the bottom of the stand as shown in the following illustration 2 ...

Page 25: ...g Stand The Cradle can be attached to a Flat Panel Mounting Stand that is VESA compliant 1 Remove the base of the Cradle by removing the two screws as shown in the following illustration 2 Fasten the top portion of the Cradle to the VESA compliant mounting stand as shown in the following illustration ...

Page 26: ...n AC adapter must be plugged in to fully charge the battery To install the battery in your VisionPlate do the following 1 Remove the two screws on the back side of the unit and then remove the battery cover as shown in the following illustration 2 Insert the battery into the VisionPlate as shown in the following illustration Note When you remove the battery slide the lock according to the directio...

Page 27: ...Hitachi VisionPlate User Manual 21 3 Replace the battery cover and then fasten the screws as shown in the following illustration ...

Page 28: ...llowing illustration 2 4 2 Powering the VisionPlate Off For Linux versions tap the Menu icon tap System and then tap Shutdown as shown in the following illustration To force a power off press and hold the Power button for four seconds For Windows XP embedded versions tap the Start Button then tap Shutdown as shown in the following illustration To force a power off press and hold the Power button f...

Page 29: ...Hitachi VisionPlate User Manual 23 Important Unplug the AC cord when your VisionPlate is not used for an extended period of time ...

Page 30: ...ce in rapid succession with the stylus This action is the same as a double click of the left button of a mouse and is used to open an item Drag Drag and Drop Dragging involves touching the screen with the stylus and moving the stylus on the screen surface while the stylus is still touching the screen Drag and Drop involves selecting an object by touching the screen with the stylus and then lifting...

Page 31: ...he use of a mouse enabling use of right click functions in a mobile environment The right click menu is displayed when the stylus is held down on the touchscreen for approximately one second Right click settings can be adjusted by tapping the icon in the task bar Quick Launch area The following menu will appear The right click function can be disabled by checking Disable Right Click Function ...

Page 32: ...onnections and the age of the battery Important Batteries that are fully discharged or that have not been used for a long period of time will require a longer time to charge 2 6 4 Battery Life Battery life is approximately 3 hours with the S size battery and 6 hours with L size battery Battery life varies with the environment in which the VisionPlate is used and stored the peripheral connection st...

Page 33: ...od of non use Charging and discharging the battery several times should recover full battery functionality Store the battery in a cool dry place Replace the battery when it no longer provides normal operating time Allow your battery to discharge completely at least once a month in order to prolong the battery life 2 6 6 General Precautions Do not short circuit the plus and minus terminals of the b...

Page 34: ...mbedded Microsoft Windows XP operating system This section describes the basic functionality of pre installed Linux models 3 1 Touchscreen Calibration To calibrate the touchscreen do the following 1 Using the stylus tap the Menu icon tap Settings then tap Calibration as shown in the following illustration A mark will appear on the screen 3 ...

Page 35: ... calibration tool cannot be accessed using the stylus due to excessive calibration offset a USB mouse can be used instead of the stylus to access the calibration tool 3 2 Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD To adjust the brightness of the LCD screen do the following Using the stylus tap the Menu icon tap Settings then tap Brightness as shown in the following illustration 2 Move the slide bar to ad...

Page 36: ... the Volume To adjust the volume of your VisionPlate do the following Using the stylus tap the Menu icon tap Settings then tap Volume as shown in the following illustration 2 Move the slide bar to adjust the volume 3 Tap OK 3 ...

Page 37: ...ring Low Power Mode Power OFF or dismissing This mode is the factory default setting The power mode can be changed by following these steps 1 Using the stylus tap the tool icon 2 Tap the Power Supply tab and then press Modify 3 In the Power Button Mode Action select one of the three modes 4 Tap OK If Backlight Power Off is not selected Low Power Mode is disabled 3 4 2 Time out The VisionPlate is f...

Page 38: ...e low battery condition Power Off No notification is provided The VisionPlate will automatically shut down The notification method can be changed by doing the following 1 Using the stylus tap the tool icon 2 Tap the Power Supply tab and then tap Modify 3 From the Low Battery menu select one of the three notification methods 4 Tap OK 3 6 Installing and Removing PC Cards The VisionPlate supports one...

Page 39: ...remove a PC card do the following Caution You can cause damage to the PC card if you remove the PC card while the VisionPlate is in use Using the stylus tap the Menu icon tap Utilities then tap Card Tool as shown in the following illustration 2 Tap the Stop button for the PC card 3 Tap OK 4 Open the cover of the PC card slot ...

Page 40: ...ress the PC card back in and then press the Eject button again 3 7 Installing and Removing Compact Flash CF Cards The VisionPlate supports one Type I or Type II CF card 3 7 1 Installing a CF Card To install a CF card do the following 1 Open the cover of the CF card slot 2 Insert the CF card into the slot as shown in the following illustration 3 ...

Page 41: ...o remove a CF card do the following Caution You can cause damage to the CF card if you remove CF card while the VisionPlate is in use Using the stylus tap the Menu icon tap Utilities then tap Card Tool as shown in the following illustration 2 Tap the Stop button for the CF card 3 Tap Exit 4 Open the cover of the CF card slot ...

Page 42: ...llustration 3 1 2 3 8 Wireless LAN Configuration Your wireless LAN can be configured as follows Using the stylus tap on the tool icon on the control bar The Network tab should be selected as default If it is not tap the Network tab Ensure that the Wireless LAN radio button is selected 3 ...

Page 43: ... appropriate changes can be made to network settings 3 9 Screen Rotation The VisionPlate supports screen rotation for Linux environments A screen rotation tool is provided to enable you to select 90 degree or 270 degree states that can be directly accessed by performing the following steps Tap the Menu icon then tap Utilities then Screen Rotation ...

Page 44: ...e in screen rotation 3 10 Programmable Button The VisionPlate includes a Programmable button that is located just under the Power button In embedded Linux systems this button can be programmed to launch applications or run custom programs The default setting is to launch the software keyboard This setting can be changed using the following method Using the stylus tap the Tool icon Tap the Quick Bu...

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Page 46: ...embedded operating system This section describes basic functionality of pre installed Microsoft XP embedded models 4 1 Windows Toolbar Overview The Windows toolbar for Microsoft Windows XP embedded has four distinct areas The Start Menu area the Quick Launch area the Active window area and the Notification area These areas are shown in the following illustration 4 ...

Page 47: ... area The following screen will appear the Calibration button will be grayed out Tap the center of the mark that appears at the top left of the screen The mark will blink and another mark will appear at the top center of the screen Tap the center of this second mark Repeat this process for a total of 12 times as the mark moves to the bottom right of the screen Tap here ...

Page 48: ...llustration The Control page will appear as shown in the following illustration Tap the Save and Exit button Note If the calibration tool cannot be accessed using the stylus due to excessive calibration offset a USB mouse can be used instead of the stylus to access the calibration tool 4 ...

Page 49: ...g window will appear 2 Move the slide bar to adjust the brightness 3 Tap OK 4 4 Adjusting the Volume To adjust the volume of your VisionPlate do the following Using the stylus double tap the volume icon in the task bar Notification Area The following window will appear Use the slider control on the left to adjust the master volume level 3 Close the volume control window by tapping on the mark on t...

Page 50: ...ndby Mode When in Standby Mode the green lamp will blink The power mode can be changed by following these steps 1 Using the stylus tap the Start Menu then tap Control Panel The Control Panel window will open 2 Double tap the Power Option icon 3 Tap the Advanced tab and select one of four modes for the Power button which are Do Nothing Ask me what to do Standby and Shutdown These modes can be set b...

Page 51: ...anel The control panel window will open 2 Double tap the Power Option icon 3 Change the values for Monitor Hard disk compact flash storage device and Standby as needed Note If a time out value for Monitor is set without setting a value for Standby only the VisionPlate s display will turn off after the time out period 4 5 3 Exiting Low Power Mode Exiting from Standby Low Power mode green lamp is bl...

Page 52: ...will appear 4 There are four user selectable methods of notification as follows Sound Alarm The VisionPlate will beep when the battery level is low To enable this mode check the Sound alarm box Display Message The VisionPlate will display a popup message notifying you of the low battery condition This is the default setting for the VisionPlate To enable this mode check the Display message box Soun...

Page 53: ...he cover of the PC card slot 2 Insert the PC card into the slot 4 7 2 Removing a PC Card You can remove a PC card only when the card is in Stop status To remove a PC card do the following Caution You can cause damage to the PC card if you remove the PC card while the VisionPlate is in use 1 Using the stylus tap the Card Removal icon on the task bar Notification area The following window will appea...

Page 54: ...then tap the Stop button 3 Tap OK 4 Open the cover of the PC card slot 5 Press the Eject button to remove the PC card as shown in the following illustration Note If it is difficult to remove the PC card press the PC card back in and then press the Eject button again 4 ...

Page 55: ... the CF card slot 2 Insert the CF card into the slot as shown in the following illustration 4 8 2 Removing a CF Card You can remove a CF card only when the card is in a Stop status To remove a CF card do the following Caution You can cause damage to the CF card if you remove CF card while the VisionPlate is in use 1 Using the stylus tap the Card Removal icon on the task bar Notification area The f...

Page 56: ...ighlight the icon for the device you want to remove then tap the Stop button 3 Tap OK 4 Open the cover of the CF card slot 5 Press the Eject button to remove the CF card as shown in the following illustration 3 1 2 4 ...

Page 57: ...and check the Enable IEEE 802 1x authentification for this network radio box To further configure the wireless network tap the Advanced button Note When the wireless network is properly connected the Network icon will change to reflect the connected status 4 10 Programmable Button The VisionPlate includes a Programmable button which is located just under the Power button This button can be program...

Page 58: ...AM cache into the Compact Flash memory To save all data at shutdown double tap the EWF icon on the Windows desktop Reference The EWF can also be accessed through the following commands Command Meaning ewfmgr c Check status of EWF ewfmgr c enable Enable EWF ewfmgr c commit Save RAM cache data to Compact flash without disabling EWF ewfmgr c commitanddisable Save RAM cache data to Compact Flash and d...

Page 59: ...adapter and battery pack and then press the Power button again to restart the VisionPlate 5 2 Troubleshooting the Stylus If a gap exists between the cursor position and the tapped point adjust the touchscreen calibration according to Sections 3 1 or 4 2 5 3 Troubleshooting Power Connections When troubleshooting power problems follow these guidelines If the system does not boot up after pressing th...

Page 60: ...or Type I II PCMCIA 2 1 CF Card Slot 1 Slot for Type I II CFA compliant Battery S size Battery Pack Lithium ion battery 11 1V 1700mAh Charge Time Approximately 2 5 to 3 5 hours Battery Life 1 Up to 3 7 hours L size Battery Pack Lithium ion battery 11 1V 3400mAh Charge Time Approximately 4 5 to 5 5 hours Battery Life 1 Up to 7 5 hours AC Adapter Frequency 50 60Hz Input Voltage AC100V 240V Consumpti...

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