Tronic PMG Quadpad, User Manual

Page 1: ...under a License Agreement This Agreement specifies permitted and prohibited uses of this product Trademarks PMG Quadpad is a registered trademark of Tronic International Pte Ltd in Singapore and or other countries Microsoft Windows Windows logo Windows XP Microsoft Internet Explorer MS MSN Outlook and Microsoft Office are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in the United States and ...

Page 2: ...ress The ideal range for safe operation of the PMG Quadpad is from 100 240V AC 1 AC Power Cord 2 AC Adapter 3 DC Direct Current Cord Warning Using the AC adapter to power other devices can damage the adapter or the device This AC adapter is only designed for use with the PMG Quadpad Be sure to only use the AC adapter that comes provided with this product or a compatible option from the manufacture...

Page 3: ...e Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem ähnlichen Typ Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers 4 Swedish Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte Använd samma batterityp eller en ekvivalent typ som rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren Kassera använt batteri enligt fabrikantens instruktion 5 Danish Lithiumbatteri Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndteri...

Page 4: ... which to receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Use of shielded cord is required to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC rules Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual If such changes or modifications should be made you could be required to stop operation of the equi...

Page 5: ...Mouse Clicks and Other Procedures with the Stylus Pen 11 For Optimal Performance from the Stylus Pen 12 CHAPTER 2 13 SYSTEM OVERVIEW 13 Front View of the PMG Quadpad 14 Left Side View of the PMG Quadpad 17 Right Side View of the PMG Quadpad 18 Top View of the PMG Quadpad 19 Bottom View of the PMG Quadpad 20 Rear View and Build In Back Stand 20 CHAPTER 3 21 PROTECTING AND MAINTAINING THE PMG QUADPA...

Page 6: ... Resolution of the PMG Quadpad 32 Changing the Video Resolution of an External Display 32 CHAPTER 4 33 SPECIFICATIONS SOFTWARE 33 Specifications and Standard Features 34 Software 37 Adobe Reader 37 McAfee Anti Virus Security 37 Using the WLAN Utility Winbond Wireless Utility 38 Using the Bluetooth Utility BlueSoleil TM 40 Enabling Bluetooth Devices 43 Using Handwriting Recognition Pensoft Pro 45 U...

Page 7: ...ral steps Bullets of this type indicate a single procedural step 1 Numbered lists represent procedures with sequential steps 1 Bold faced numbered lists refer to a specific part or component in a diagram Italicized text indicates a particular button or tab to be selected Note Warnings and cautionary statements contain important information that can protect you your data and your PMG Quadpad Always...

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Page 9: ...ent and secure solution for managing all of your technology and mission critical data Scale your PMG Quadpad and streamline the costs of day to day business operations and multimedia demands Discover the PMG Quadpad s unparalleled in the field versatility for efficiently and reliably coordinating a myriad of tasks without costing a fortune Chapter Preview Product Features Installation Guidelines ...

Page 10: ...nel Application enhancing user s ability to view data outdoors and under moving conditions Complete Connectivity from Anywhere The PMG Quadpad s built in Bluetooth Class 2 Full Module and IEEE 802 11g OFDM WLAN offers the mobile user the maximum opportunities to stay connected from anywhere ensuring uninterrupted data sharing and synchronization Limitless instant access to business critical inform...

Page 11: ...ear a radiator heat register or in a built in cabinet unless adequate ventilation is provided 6 The PMG Quadpad should only be operated using the specified power indicated on the Warning Label located on the battery If you are unsure of the type of power available to your locale consult a dealer or the local power company 7 If using an extension cord with the PMG Quadpad make sure that the total a...

Page 12: ...Quadpad does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed Adjust only those controls that are specified in the Operating Instructions or improper adjustment may require calibration again from a qualified technician e If the PMG Quadpad has been dropped or the housing has been damaged f If the PMG Quadpad experiences a distinct change in performance indicating a need for servic...

Page 13: ... PT TE ER R 1 1 G Ge et tt ti in ng g S St ta ar rt te ed d Chapter Preview Unpacking and setting up the PMG Quadpad Packing list Power Supply Using the Battery Using the AC Adapter The Back Stand The Stylus Pen ...

Page 14: ...e integrity of the box as you may need it and all of the packing materials for future shipping 2 Inspect the contents for damage If you find any irregularities or anything appears to be missing contact your Dealer immediately Check that the following components are included in the box Packing List 1 PMG Quadpad Unit 6 Power Cord 2 This User Manual 7 VGA Cable 3 System Recovery CD 8 USB Reverse Ada...

Page 15: ...ately In the future you should not have to access the battery pack unless you wish to replace it with a fresh one Note 1 The Battery LED lights green when charging and will turn off when the battery is fully charged 2 When charging the first time it is recommended that the battery be allowed to charge for no less than eight hours 3 It will take a longer time to complete the charging process if the...

Page 16: ...tamper or place the battery in water or near a fire Do not subject the battery to unusual forces such as hitting it stepping on it or dropping it Do not attempt to open or service the battery pack Only replace the battery with the same model or one of compatible design The External Battery Charger The external battery charger is an optional peripheral of PMG Quadpad for battery recharging The user...

Page 17: ...nly use the AC adapter that comes provided with this product or a compatible option from the manufacturer Other adapters may cause damage to the PMG Quadpad and will not be covered under the warranty Grasp the adapter plug and not the cord when unplugging the adapter from an electrical outlet If the power cord becomes damaged exposed or frayed etc replace with a new AC adapter Using a damaged cord...

Page 18: ... they click securely into place refer to fig 1 3 3 Place the PMG Quadpad on a flat and stable surface carefully leaning it onto the stand ensuring that the back stand are securely in place Detaching the Back Stand Fig 2 1 Fig 2 2 1 Return the stand to the upward position refer to Fig 2 1 2 Fold the stand against the back cover of the PMG Quadpad refer to Fig 2 2 ...

Page 19: ... on an external mouse Tap the item or menu with the tip of the stylus pen To double click an item on the PMG Quadpad screen as you normally double click an external mouse Tap the item twice with the tip of the stylus pen You need to lift the stylus pen from the PMG Quadpad screen quickly between taps To select an item as you normally right click on an external mouse Press the tip of the stylus pen...

Page 20: ...ight click Drag Drag For Optimal Performance from the Stylus Pen Hold the stylus pen in the same way that you would hold a pen or pencil when writing on paper Hold the PMG Quadpad securely when mobile and using the stylus pen Lift and tap the stylus pen quickly between double taps Avoid using the stylus pen to push PMG Quadpad buttons For the most reliable operations hold the stylus pen and tap ve...

Page 21: ... six illustrations highlighting each external component and its respective functions Chapter Preview Front view of the PMG Quadpad Left side view of the PMG Quadpad Right side view of the PMG Quadpad Top view of the PMG Quadpad Bottom view of the PMG Quadpad Rear view and Build In Back Stand ...

Page 22: ...e bottom right on the desktop Data can also be entered via a USB keyboard plugged into the USB port on the left side of the PMG Quadpad The PMG Quadpad s USB ports support most USB keyboards and pointing devices 2 Internal Microphone Effortless input of monaural sound recording 3 Status LEDs LED Indicator Relevant Component Description Orange Flashing Hard Drive Disk Accessing Green Off Battery Ba...

Page 23: ...mode alternative function The Quick Reference table below illustrates the Button its alternative Function and a brief Function Description while in the System BIOS Utility in DOS Mode Button Function Description in Bios Utility 1 Enter Hard Enter 2 Decrease 3 Increase 4 Change selection 5 Select a field 6 Select a field 7 Change selection 8 Space Browse System Information 9 NA No Function 10 Esc R...

Page 24: ...n The quick launch icon appears in the Windows systems tray in the lower right corner of the Windows desktop Button Label Brief Description of Function 1 Shift Key 2 Invokes Handwriting Recognition 3 Enables Disables Wireless Function 4 Left Arrow 5 Up Arrow 6 Down Arrow 7 Right Arrow 8 Invokes Software Mini Keyboard 9 Invokes Window Media Player 10 Voice Recording Start Stop 1 2 Warm Start Ctrl A...

Page 25: ...ernal power and battery recharging Before plugging in the power cord you must first verify that the external power voltage is appropriate for your geographical area 15 VGA Out Port Connects an external VGA display monitor to the PMG Quadpad 16 Stylus Pen A stylus pen is used to activate the touch screen display and functions in the same way as an external mouse The stylus pen is partially visible ...

Page 26: ...ns for all media software Volume and equalizer control can be adjusted via the OS or additional multimedia application software Sound will mute when headphones are detected 22 PCMCIA Slot Use only type II PCMCIA cards 23 Network Jack RJ45 Interfaces with an Ethernet 10 100 Base T network connection 24 Modem Jack RJ11 Supports high speed 56Kbps modems ...

Page 27: ...ons an additional microphone plugs in here 33 External Headphone out Jack Connect devices such as headphones or speakers to this jack 34 Infra Red Enables infra red devices such as PDAs cell phones Tablet PCs and other compatible devices to interact with the PMG Quadpad via infra red 35 USB 2 0 Port The additional USB 2 0 port permits hot plugging of USB peripheral devices to the PMG Quadpad ...

Page 28: ...t circuit over charge over discharge and over current protection Rear View and Built In Back Stand Opening the Built In Stand To use the built in stand to prop up the PMG Quadpad pull it away from the PMG Quadpad housing and extend the stand downwards till they click securely into place Detaching the built in Stand Push the slide to release the built in stand and gently pull it away from the PMG Q...

Page 29: ...e e P PM MG G Q Qu ua ad dp pa ad d Chapter Preview Caring for your PMG Quadpad Restoring The System Using The System Recovery CDs Setting The System BIOS Utility Flash Update The System BIOS Adjusting the Resolutions for the PMG Quadpad s Display and an External Display Enabling The IrDA Function ...

Page 30: ...oid using and storing the PMG Quadpad in locations exposed to extreme temperature fluctuations likely condensation or direct sunlight Keep the device away from moisture such as exposure to liquids or precipitation Only operate the device with the battery pack installed even when using external power This ensures the PMG Quadpad will have the sufficient power to maintain and save data when disconne...

Page 31: ...C adapter from the PMG Quadpad before unplugging it from the electrical outlet Caring for the Touch Screen Display Never spray liquids of any kind directly onto the display screen or allow excess liquid to drip into the device Never place anything on the display screen that could cause damage to the LCD display for example drinks and food Never scratch the surface of the LCD display with any sharp...

Page 32: ...f the PMG Quadpad or the function key F2 on an external keyboard during system startup before the OS Operating System begins to load Use and to select a field then use Enter to enter Use and to change your selection Use Esc to cancel quit and exit to the previous screen or main menu Note Refer to the Front Panel Button descriptions in chapter 2 for more details Main Menu Read each description on t...

Page 33: ...als Enables Disables on board Peripheral Controllers Serial Parallel Ports and Audio z Power Management Configures Power Management Timers Events and Device Controls z PCI PnP Configures PnP OS Flag ISA Memory and IRQ Reservation z Hardware Monitor Displays current System Voltages Fan Speeds Temperature AC Adapter and Battery Status z Restore Default Settings Restores the Manufacturer s Settings t...

Page 34: ...oke the execution file RAWWRITEWIN 2 2 Copy the file name to the Image file in the Write tab 2 3 Select FLASH IMG as the image file and confirm to Open 2 4 Confirm the Write tab in the Raw Write dialog box 3 Reboot the PMG Quadpad and enable the first boot device to default to the USB Floppy in the BIOS General Configuration The system will complete the BIOS flash process automatically 4 Return th...

Page 35: ...rom the General Configuration menu in the Systems BIOS utility 3 Save the boot device change in the Systems BIOS utility and reboot the PMG Quadpad The system will automatically default to the Recovery CD to retrieve back up data and the following message will appear 4 Follow the instructions and insert Recovery CD 2 Click OK to confirm 5 The system will automatically reboot the PMG Quadpad at the...

Page 36: ...or other computers z Using the infrared port 1 Make sure the infrared ports of the PMG Quadpad and the other device lie in a straight line The two ports should be no more than 1 meter apart with no obstructions in between Noise from nearby equipment can cause transmission errors 2 Open Wireless Link to check the status of communications in Control Panel z Printing to an infrared printer Install yo...

Page 37: ... a LAN 1 Check that the existing LAN supports Ethernet 10Base T 10Mbps or 100 Base TX 100Mbps connections 2 Plug the LAN cable not supplied into the built in Network Jack LAN Port The cable must have an RJ 45 connector 3 Windows automatically detects and sets up a LAN connection To edit settings open Network and Dial up Connections in Control Panel See Windows Help for information about setting up...

Page 38: ...oin operated telephone and does not work with party lines Some of these connections may result in excess electrical voltage and could cause a malfunction in the internal modem Check the telephone line type prior to connecting the phone line z Special restrictions in certain countries 1 Many countries impose a blackout period after a modem repeatedly fails to connect to a service provider The numbe...

Page 39: ...the used software T Commands User can control many aspects of modem operation using modem AT commands Open Phone and Modem Options in Control Panel On the modem tab select Properties Users can type AT commands on the Advanced tab in the space for Extra settings z Important Safety Information When using the PMG Quadpad with a telephone connection always follow basic safety precautions to reduce the...

Page 40: ...ging the Video Resolution of an External Display 1 Plug the VGA cord into the VGA output port Plug the other end of the cord into the external CRT Display or Projector 2 Use one of the following two options to open Monitor Properties in the dialog box 2 1 Click the right button of the mouse on the desktop and select Properties from the menu or 2 2 Click the Start button and select Control Panel Do...

Page 41: ...C CH HA AP PT TE ER R 4 4 S Sp pe ec ci if fi ic ca at ti io on ns s S So of ft tw wa ar re e Chapter Preview Specifications and Standard Features Software ...

Page 42: ...n System BIOS Whizpro BIOS Memory 256 MB 64Mx64bits DDR DRAM 200 pin 200 266 MHz Options 512 MB Display 8 4 inch TFT SVGA 800x600 262k colors RGB 6 bits LCD Touch Panel Screen Graphics The integrated S3 UMA 32 64 MB AGP 4X LVDS 2D 3D graphics and the External VGA Monitor port supports up to 1024 x 768 resolution depending on the external monitor s capability resolution and color depth settings Poi...

Page 43: ...hone and speaker AC 97 Audio On board Sound 16Bit Stereo Full Duplex External volume controls via hot key setting Firmware MPEG 2 decoder Battery 6 cell 2200mAh Removable Lithium Ion Battery Pack Short circuit over charge over discharge over current and abuses protected Power Supply External AC Adapter 175g AC Input 100 240V 50 60Hz 2 Pin Inlet 8 Shape DC Output 16V 3 7A 5 5x2 5x10 S Type includes...

Page 44: ...Green Off Battery Available Solid Battery Charging Power LED Blue Solid System Powered On Software Adobe Reader McAfee Anti Virus Security The WLAN Utility Wireless LAN Configuration Tool Plus The Bluetooth Utility BlueSoleilTM Handwriting Recognition Pensoft Pro Software Notes MyMemo The Smart Panel for Screen Rotation and Audio Recording The Front Panel Hot Key Programmable Utility Mobility Weig...

Page 45: ...rehensive version or get more information from the Adobe website http www adobe com McAfee Anti Virus Security Center A 3 month trial version of McAfee is bundled with the PMG Quadpad for the system software protection A red M icon appears in the Windows systems tray in the lower right corner of the Windows desktop Users can order a commercial version or receive additional information from the McA...

Page 46: ...y SSID The Service Set Identifier also known as the Network Name must be unique to distinguish itself as a particular wireless network Channel Frequency The radio channel used by wireless devices within the network for communication This field is significant only in the Ad hoc mode Users can specify the operating radio frequency channel if they are the creator of the wireless network It is no need...

Page 47: ...tch or WPA PSK mode Encryption None or WEP Contact the network administrator for network information z Status Users can select an available network from the Site Survey Panel then click Status for the network status and information z Information The system information for Winbond Wireless Utility and the related USB Wireless Adapter ...

Page 48: ...View Menu My Bluetooth Menu My Services Menu Tools Menu Help Menu z File Menu Hide Hide the BlueSoleil Window Connections are still maintained Always on Top Keeps the BlueSoleil Window on top Exit Exit BlueSoleil z View Menu Main Window Show the BlueSoleil Main Window Service Window Show the BlueSoleil Service Window Arrange Devices Arrange remote devices by Device Name Address or Type Refresh Dev...

Page 49: ... of the selected local Bluetooth service Properties Configure the properties for the local Bluetooth service z Tools Menu My Bluetooth Shortcuts Select a shortcut to connect or delete Find Device Search for a device by Device Name and Address and click Find The specified device will appear highlighted in the Main Window Add New Device Add a remote device by entering the Bluetooth device address Ad...

Page 50: ...he connected HID BlueSoleil will reconnect in the instance of connection loss except however the unplugged HID My Bluetooth Device Recommended for advanced users only z Help Menu Contents and Index F1 Access BlueSoleil Help Online About BlueSoleil Information about your PMG Quadpad s version of BlueSoleil ...

Page 51: ... Bluetooth devices Step 3 BlueSoliel will display all available devices on the screen Right click the corresponding remote device icon and select Pair Device from the menu Make sure the Bluetooth Setting Button of the Device is active if not retry Step 4 Type the Passkey and click OK to confirm After the Bluetooth device has been successfully configured with the computer the remote device icon wil...

Page 52: ...n and select Connect and then Bluetooth Human Interface Device Service from the menu Be sure the Bluetooth Setting Button on the Device is active if not retry Step 6 BlueSoliel will display the link between local and remote devices indicating that the connection was successful ...

Page 53: ...en function User could use F11 to quickly toggle between Handwriting Mouse mode Displays all of the options available to the user The system will put the words which are close to the handwriting to the selected words area after each recognition Users can tag the selected word to correct the recognition z System Configuration Main Menu Options Recognition Tab Configures alphabet numbers and symbols...

Page 54: ...em tray to launch the program The following will appear Tap or click and the box to the right will appear Select Cal 4 Point and a red flashing X will appear in the lower left corner of the screen then tap or click the X and hold it until the green X appears Follow the same steps to finish the other three red X calibration Note Make sure to calibrate the screen before your first screen rotation ...

Page 55: ...CHAPTER 4 Specifications Software 47 Rotates the screen 90o counter clockwise Rotates the screen 90o clockwise Rotates the screen 180o degrees ...

Page 56: ...cess button functions via this screen Each icon in The Front Panel Hot Key Defining panel features two types of quick access functionality primary and secondary The Shift button on the left is used in combination with the other 5 buttons for quick access in second level functions For primary functions users simply press each quick access button to launch the respective Hot Key function For second ...

Page 57: ...e secondary function status of the front panel when the Secondary Panel disappear z Launch a Program via Primary and Secondary Panels Tag the icon twice to launch the program z Quick Access Button Function Setting Right click an icon to enter the function setting menu The following will appear Users are able to reassign front panel quick access button functions via the top down bottom up menu ...

Page 58: ...rt Stop The Blue Recording Icon and the target file path and name will appear in the bottom right corner of the screen when the system is recording audio Secondary Functions System Warm Reboot Ctrl Alt Delete Disables Speaker Enable Disable Function Key F1 Input Enter Escape Esc Other Functions Internet Browser E mail Browser Delete Delete User Defined Application NA No Function ...

Page 59: ...Troubleshooting ...

Page 60: ...s not run on battery power 58 Power management 59 Projectors 60 The projector does not display an image 60 The projector image is cut off 60 The computer screen turns off 60 Resetting the projector 60 USB 61 Video Display 62 No video display on the LCD 62 Unsatisfactory video display on the LCD display 62 External monitors issues 62 Viruses Worms and Spyware 63 Symptoms of infection 63 Wireless Ne...

Page 61: ...een by the operating system 2 Verify that both Bluetooth profiles match one another The Bluetooth devices have to share the same profile to communicate Consult the Bluetooth device manual to find the profile required for the communication 3 Verify that the Bluetooth devices are switched on 4 Verify that both Bluetooth devices are paired For security reasons both Bluetooth devices need to be paired...

Page 62: ...P 2 4 Once installed make sure that Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically are checked if using DHCP To verify this highlight the TCP IP protocol and select Properties Note Only use a Static IP Address if the network Service Provider requires one 3 Verify the TCP IP address 3 1 Click Start select Programs select Accessories and then click Command Prompt 3 2 ...

Page 63: ...tes 32 time 1ms TTL 128 Ping statistics for 127 0 0 1 Packets Sent 4 Received 4 Lost 0 0 loss Approximate round trip times in milli seconds Minimum 0ms Maximum 0ms Average 0ms 5 Install the latest Service Packs for Operating System or Network Client if necessary It may be necessary to install Service Packs for either the operating system or for any additional network clients that may be installed ...

Page 64: ...wn good device if available 4 Remove all surge protectors cable extensions switch boxes etc and use direct connections to power and phone lines 5 Apply critical Microsoft Windows updates and patches 6 Scan all the files on the system with an anti virus software using the vendor s latest virus definitions 7 Scan the system for spyware using the anti spyware software s latest definitions 8 Record al...

Page 65: ...rather than a specific hardware fault Around the world there is a variance in the signal quality of the dial tone which causes a report of no dial tone detection Disable the dial tone detection to correct no dial tone detected by modem error 4 Verify that the latest driver has been installed properly 5 Verify that no other software that accesses COM ports is running when the operating system loads...

Page 66: ...docking station or port replicator 6 Remove all devices and then test for system power with minimal devices attached Disconnect the AC adapter Remove the battery pack Remove any externally or internally installed options and other devices Wait for 30 seconds before reconnecting the devices and power sources System does not run on battery power 1 Verify the power and battery status indicator 2 Remo...

Page 67: ...re software s latest definitions 6 Verify the driver and firmware versions are the latest for attached hardware This can be verified at the manufacturer s Web site if available 7 Remove any attached hardware and device drivers For testing purposes temporarily disconnect any devices one at a time Ensure all attached hardware is Advanced Power Management APM or Advanced Configuration and Power Inter...

Page 68: ... the LCD display the projector has an optimal resolution with which it works best Consult the projector s documentation to find the optimal resolution and set the computer s display properties accordingly The computer screen turns off The computer probably has a built in feature that turns off the screen after a period of inactivity to conserve the battery power Disable the power saving feature th...

Page 69: ...device and the drivers and then reinstalling the USB device and the latest drivers 4 Verify the USB device works on another machine if available 5 Verify another USB device if available works on this machine 6 Verify that the USB device is USB 1 1 or 2 0 compliant Plugging specific USB 1 1 compliant devices into a USB 2 0 compliant port will cause that the device should function normally but at a ...

Page 70: ... or lit all the time dots or pixels is characteristic of thin film transistor TFT liquid crystal display LCD technology due to manufacturing process for such technology irrespective of manufacturer If your LCD has defective pixels it should not be considered faulty until the number of defective pixels meets or exceeds the number listed in the Pixel policy criteria External monitors issues 1 Verify...

Page 71: ...nprotected computers that are logged on the Internet within a half hour All computers have ports that are used to communicate with their own peripherals and with the outside world Hackers can seize control and attack these well known ports Like a backdoor these ports must be secured and locked with firewall software to keep out intruders and to protect the system from attack Symptoms of infection ...

Page 72: ... and physical structures such as load bearing walls or metal partitions 4 Check the SSID the wireless network name and security settings 5 Verify the hardware compatibility with the Access Point Often vendors of Access Points will add features to improve their product Unfortunately these extra features are not always compatible with all hardware Consult the product documentation for the Access Poi...

Page 73: ...elect Programs select Accessories and then click Command Prompt 8 2 Type the command ping 127 0 0 1 This will send a message to the internal network stack on the machine You should see a response like this Pinging 127 0 0 1 with 32 bytes of data Reply from 127 0 0 1 bytes 32 time 1ms TTL 128 Reply from 127 0 0 1 bytes 32 time 1ms TTL 128 Reply from 127 0 0 1 bytes 32 time 1ms TTL 128 Reply from 12...