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Convertible Tablet PC

Copyright©2004
All Rights Reserved - Printed in Taiwan

User’s Guide
Original Issue: 2004/05
This manual will guide you in the set up and use of your new Convertible

Tablet PC. Information in this manual has been carefully checked for accuracy
and is subject to change without notice.

No part of this manual may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or
transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopy,
recording, or otherwise, without prior 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 trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

All other product names and any registered and unregistered trademarks in this
document are used for identification purposes only and remain the exclusive
property of their respective owners.

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Australia

EANSW

1

Austria

OVE

1

Belgium

CEBC

1

Canada

CSA 2 Denmark

DEMKO

1

Finland

FIMKO

1

France

UTE 1 Germany

VDE

1

Italy IMQ 1 Japan

JIS 3

Electrical Restrictions

WARNING: This equipment is designed for connection to a grounded
(earthed) outlet. The grounding type plug is an important safety feature. To
reduce the risk of electrical shock, damage to your equipment, or loss of data,
do not disable this feature.

Power Cord Set Requirements

The power cord set (appliance coupler, flexible cord, an d wall plug) you
received with 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 Ta blet PC. For more information on
power cord set requirement, contact your local authorized dealer, reseller, or
service provider.

Country-Specific Requirements

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Power Cord Set Requirement
Country

Accredited
Agency

Applicable Note
Numbers

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KEMA

1

Norway

NEMKO

1

Sweden

SEMKO

1

Switzerland

SEV 1 United

BSI 1 United States

UL 2

+ Flexible cord must be <HAR> Type HO5VV-F, 3-conductor. 1.0 mm2

conductor size. Power cord set fittings (appliance coupler and wall plug)
must bear the certification mark of the agency responsible for evaluation in
the country where it will be used.

+ Flexible cord must be Type SVT or equivalent. No. 18 AWG, 3-conductor.

Wall plug must be a two -pole grounding type with a NEMA 5-15P (10A.
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 listed below are applicable to all countries:

• The length of the power cord set must be at least 6.0 feet (1.8 m) and a

maximum of 14.76 feet (4.5 m).

• All power cord sets must be approved by an acceptable accredited agency

responsible for evaluation in the country where the power cord set will be
used.

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• The power cord set must have a minimum current capacity of 10A and a

normal voltage rating of 125 or 250 volts AC, as required by each
country’s power system.

• The appliance coupler must meet the mechanical configuration of an EN

60320. / IEC 320 Standard Sheet C13 connector, for mating the
appliance inlet on this Convertible Tablet PC.

Battery (Lithium)

The following caution statement is located in the service and operating manua l
or on the label adjacent to the battery.

1. English

CAUTION: DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY
REPLACED. REPLACE ONLY WITH SAME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE
RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER. DISCARD USED 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 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 håndtering.
Udskiftning må kum ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type.

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Lever det brugte batteri tilbage til leverandoren.

6. Norwegian

Ekspolsjonsafe ved feilaktig skifte av batteri.
Benytt samme batteritype eller en tilsvarende type anbefalt av apparatfabriknten.
Brukte batterier kasseres i henhold til fabrikantens instruksjoner.

7. Finnish

Paristo voi räjähtää, jos se on virheellisesti asennettu.
Vaihda paristo ainostaan laitevalmistajan suosittelemaan tyyppiin.
Hävitä käyteet paristo valmistajan ohjeiden mukaisesti.

FCC Information

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment 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 off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures:

Ÿ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Ÿ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Ÿ Connect the equipment into an outlet in a circuit different from that to

Which, the receiver is connected.

Ÿ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this
equipment.

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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment.

This 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 the Amendment Directive
(93/68/EEC), the procedures given in European Council Directive
99/5/EC and 89/3360EEC.
The equipment was passed. The test was performed according to the
following European standards:
EN 300 328-2 V.1.2.1 (2001-12)

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EN 301 489-1 V.1.3.1 (2001-09) / EN 301 489 -17 V.1.1.1 (2000-09)
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."

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About Your Convertible Tablet PC

Congratulations on your new Professional Convertible

Tablet PC purchase.. This Convertible Tablet PC incorporates
the best features with the latest 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.

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About This User’s Guide

Convertible Tablet PC

Welcome to your Convertible Tablet PC User’s Guide. This

manual covers what you need to know about your Convertible
Tablet PC. This manual assumes that you understand the basic
concepts of Windows and the PC. In no time, you will be able to
do great and fun things with your Convertible Tablet PC.

This manual is divided into eight chapters.
Chapter 1 Introduction to your 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 Explains how to use the System BIOS Setup
program.
Chapter 7 Explains how to use the internal device options of
your Convertible Tablet PC.
Chapter 8 Offers instructions on how to care and maintain
your Convertible Tablet PC .

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Table of Contents

ABOUT YOUR CONVERTIBLE TABLET PC................................8

ABOUT THIS USER’S GUIDE...........................9

1 INTRODUCTION.............................................................................5

1.1 FEATURE HIGHLIGHT...................................................................... 6

1.2 UNPACKING THE CONVERTIBLE TABLET PC ................................... 7

1.3 THE INSIDE OF THE CONVERTIBLE TABLET PC............................... 8

Power/Wireless LAN Status Icons ................................................ 11

Tablet Buttons Function ............................................................... 12

Status LED Icons....................................................................... 13

1.4 THE FRONT SIDE OF THE CONVERTIBLE TABLET PC ..................... 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 TABLET PC ................................. 24

Adjusting the Display Controls..................................................... 28

2.3 USING STYLUS AND TABLET BUTTONS.......................................... 29

Using Your Compatible Stylus...................................................... 29

Tablet and Pen Settings................................................................ 31

Tablet Buttons............................................................................... 37

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3 USING YOUR TABLET PC .............................................................45

3.1 STARTING YOUR OPERATING SYSTEM............................................46

3.2 UNDERSTANDING THE KEYBOARD FUNCTIONS ..............................46

Basic Keyboard Functions ............................................................49

Cursor Control Keys......................................................................50

Screen Control Keys......................................................................51

Windows Hot Keys.........................................................................51

Special Function Keys ...................................................................52

3.3 USING THE TOUCH PAD POINTING DEVICE.......................................53

3.4 CONFIGURING YOUR SCREEN DISPLAY..........................................54

Possible Display Configurations...................................................54

Changing the Display Properties under Windows........................55

3.5 KNOWING THE POWER SAVING FEATURES .....................................55

3.6 USING YOUR CONVERTIBLE TABLET PC..........................................56

3.7 HOW TO ACCESS THE COMBO DRIVE..............................................59

3.8 USING PCMCIA CARDS.................................................................60

Inserting and Removing a PCMCIA Card.....................................62

Making PC Cards Work ................................................................64

Hot Swapping PC Cards ...............................................................65

4 ENJOY YOUR CONVERTIB LE TABLET PC.............................67

4.1 USING CONVERTIBLE TABLET PC INPUT PANEL.............................68

Launching the Tablet PC Input Panel...........................................68

Tablet Input Panel Settings ...........................................................70

4.2 USING WINDOWS JOURNAL............................................................71

What is Windows Journal?............................................................71

Launch Windows Journal..............................................................71

Let’s Practice ! .............................................................................78

4.3 USING STICKY NOTES.....................................................................80

Launch Sticky Notes ......................................................................80

Create and play a voice note.........................................................83

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4.4 USING SPEECH ............................................................................... 83

What is Speech?............................................................................ 83

Launch Speech.............................................................................. 84

Launch Speech in Tablet Input Panel........................................... 87

4.5 PLAYING VIDEO AND MPEG FILES ............................................... 87

4.6 USING DVD................................................................................... 88

5 CONNECTING TO PERIPHERALS .............................................91

5.1 USING THE USB PORT ................................................................... 92

5.2 USING AN EXTERNAL MONITOR PORT .................................................. 92

5.3 USING THE TV PORT...................................................................... 94

5.4 USING THE EXTERNAL AUDIO SYSTEM.......................................... 95

5.5 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 ............................... 116

8.3 MAINTAINING THE LCD QUALITY............................................... 117

8.4 MAINTAINING YOUR HARD DISK ................................................ 117

8.5 BATTERY CARE GUIDELINES ....................................................... 118

8.6 WHEN YOU TRAVEL................................................................... 118

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APPENDIX A SYSTEM SPECIFICATION.......................................121

Processor Unit.............................................................................122

System Memory............................................................................122

LCD Display................................................................................122

VGA System.................................................................................122

Storage.........................................................................................122

Audio System ...............................................................................123

PCMCIA ......................................................................................123

Touch 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

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1 Introduction

Your Convertible Tablet PC is a full Windows

compatible portable personal computer and is the
next evolutionary stage in the development of the
computer.

Being part of a broad 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 applications.

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1.1 Feature Highlight

The Convertible Tablet PC is an astounding mobile computing device with a
range of input and communication options. This Convertible Tablet PC is
integrated with a full-width keyboard and can be used as a full-function
notebook.

Before we identify each part of your Convertible Tablet PC, we will first
introduce you to other notable features of 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

This Convertible Tablet PC provides two memory slots for installing 200-pin
SO-DIMMs up to 1024MB using two 512MB SO-DIMMs.

PCMCIA

Provides one PCMCIA/CardBus slot that supports one Type II card.

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USB 2.0

Provides four USB 2.0 ports for fast data transmission.

Audio System

Full-duplex 16-bit stereo audio system output. Sound Blaster compatible.

Flash BIOS

Flash BIOS allows you to easily upgrade the System BIOS using a Flash utility
program.

Tablet Buttons

Three Tablet Buttons are located on the lower right corner of the display panel.
They provide special functions to rotate the screen, launch the M ain-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 Convertible Tablet PC Unit with stylus pen
þ Custom AVERATEC Soft padded shell
þ AC Adapter and AC Power Cord
þ Li-Ion Battery Pack
þ Recovery CD

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Carefully inspect each component to make sure that nothing is missing and/or
damaged. If any of these items is missing or damaged, notify your retailer or
reseller immediately. Be sure to save the shipping materials and the carton in
case you need to ship the Convertible 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. Status LED Indicator 8. Wireless LAN On/Off Switch

9. Power On/Resume Button 10. Swivel Hinge

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• TFT Tablet LCD Display:

The 12.1’’ TFT Tablet LCD integrates a touch panel and provides a
1024x768 XGA screen resolution with32-bit true color. Portrait and
landscape mode support makes this Convertible Tablet PC more versatile
and ideal for Internet browsing and writing.

• Stylus Pen

The Electro-M agnetic Digitizer (EMD) stylus pen that is included with this
Convertible Tablet PC is used to activate the touch screen surface. This
stylus pen comes in an actual pen size and the button on it emulates the
right button of a mouse.

+ Please do not use anything other than the tip of the included stylus pen to

interact with the display or you may damage the display surface.

• Power/Wireless Indicator

Indicates if the system is turned on and if the system is transmitting data via
the Wireless LAN. This LE D 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

The Touch Pad Pointing Device features a scroll function and two Touch
Pad buttons. The two click buttons located at each side support tapping
selection and dragging functions. These functions work like a standard
computer mouse. Simply move your fingertip over the Touch Pad to control
the position of the cursor. Use the selection buttons below the Touch Pad
to select menu items.

• Tablet Buttons

Provides you three easy buttons for rotating screen, execute main function,
and select specific options for the system easily. Description of this function
appears in the latter part of this section.

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• Status LED Indicator

Keeps you info rmed of your Convertible Tablet PC current operating status.
Description of the status icons appears in the latter part of this section.

• WLAN On/Off Switch

You can use this switch to turn on/off Wireless LAN function. In order to
meet FCC regulations, the Wireless 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 180 degree. Then, settle down your
TFT-LCD panel horizontally, and the computer acts like a standard
Convertible Tablet PC.

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POWER/WIRELESS LAN STATUS ICONS

The Power/Wireless LAN LED keeps you informed of the current operating
status. Each LED is marked with an icon to designate the system status.

1. Power Indicator 2. Wireless LAN access

3. Battery Charging LED

• Power Indicator

Lets you know that power to the system is turned on.

⇓ Steady 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 charge status.

⇓ Steady Green Light indicates the battery is fully charged
⇓ Steady Orange Light indicates that the battery is charging.

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⇓ Blinking Orange Light indicates that the battery power is critically low.
⇓ Light off indicates that no battery is installed.

TABLET BUTTONS FUNCTION

A. Screen Rotation Button B. First Menu Button

C. Direction/Enter Button

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• Screen Rotation Button

This function permits you to shift the screen between Landscape and
Portrait viewing modes. It is easy to adjust the screen layout.

• 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
within the First Menus list of options. To execute your option, press the
button with the central round-rectangular icon.

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STATUS LED ICONS

The Status LED Panel keeps you informed of the Convertible Tablet PC’s
current operating status. Each LED is marked with an icon to designate the
system status.

A. Optical Drive Access B. Drive Access
C. Num Lock D. Caps Lock
E. Scroll Lock

• Optical Drive Access

When LED light is green it indicates that the system is accessing the CD­RW/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 light is green it indicates that the Caps Lock key on the

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keyboard is activated. When activated, all alphabet keys typed in will be in
uppercase or capital letters.

• Scroll Lock

When LED light is green it indicates that the Scroll Lock key on the
keyboard is activated. The Scroll Lock key has different functions depending
on the 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.

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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 is
no AC power available. Please refer to chapter 2.1 on how to attach and
detach the battery.

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1.5 The Rear Side of the Convertible
Tablet PC

The system ports at the back of your Convertible Tablet PC can connect
various devices. Each port is described as following.

1. Locking Device Keyhole 2.USB Port

3. Monitor Port 4.Air-Outlet Vent

• Locking Device Keyhole

Allows you to 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 USB­equipped peripheral devices (for example, printers, scanners, floppy disk and
so on) to your Convertible Tablet PC.

+ While your Convertible Tab let PC is in suspend mode (stand by), mobile

phone or PDA can be recharged via these active USB ports.

• Monitor Port

Lets you attach an external monitor or projector for wider display. You can

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run the LCD display and the external monitor simultaneously or switch it to
monitor only by using the display hot-key by pressing <Fn> +<F8>.

• Air-Outlet Vent

Emits heat out of your Convertible Tablet PC and keeps it within operating
temperature.

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.

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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-Video input connector of your TV for
presentation or DVD viewing.

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• DC Power Port

Lets you connect the AC power adapter to supply continuous power to
your notebook and recharge the battery.

• LAN Port

An internal 10Base -T/100Base-TX LAN module connects your Convertible
Tablet PC to other computers/networks through a local area network
(LAN).

• Modem Port

A 56K internal fax/data modem is installed. It keeps 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 the Convertible Tablet PC offers the features shown in the
following figure.

1. DVD+CD-RW Combo Drive 2. Volume Control

3. Microphone Jack 4 . Headphone Jack

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Right Side Features

• DVD+CD-RW Combo Drive

Allows you to load and start programs from a compact disc (CD) or a digital
video disc (DVD) and play conventional audio CDs. It also can make CD by
using CD-R or CD -RW.

• Volume Control

Use this Thumb Wheel to adjust (increase or decrease) the speaker 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 features.

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1. Hard Disk Compartment 2. Batter y Bay

3. Mini-PCI Wireless Module 4. Lock Latch

5. Battery Release Latch

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Bottom of the System

• Hard Disk Compartment

Open the cover of this compartment to replace the Hard Disk Drive.
Please refer to Chapter 7 for how to replace it.

• Battery Bay

Equipped with a Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery pack.

• Mini-PCI Wireless Module

Inside the compartment, there is an 802.11g Mini-PCI module. Mini-PCI
cards are credit-card sized modules that snap onto the motherboard.

• Lock Latch

Slide the latch to upper side to lock the battery pack. To release the battery
latch, 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 release the
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 auto­switching design that can connect to any 100VAC ~ 240VAC power outlets.
You just change the power cord if you are going to use your Convertible Tablet
PC in other countries with different connector outlets.

When you connect the AC adapter, it charges the battery whether or not the
Convertible Tablet PC is powered on.

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Convertible Tablet PC

Battery Pack

Aside from the AC adapter, your Convertible Tablet PC can also be powered
through the internal battery pack. The battery pack uses rechargeable Lithium­Ion (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.

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