Electrovaya Scribbler SC300, Scribbler SC500, Scribbler SC800 User Manual

USER'S MANUAL

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Electrovaya

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SC 300/ SC500/ SC800

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Contents

SAFETY INFORMATION 4

PREFACE 6

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SCRIBBLER 7

Inventory Checklist

Scribbler Features

CHAPTER 2: A GUIDED TOUR 11

Front View

Back View
Top Panel View
Right-Side Panel View
Bottom Panel View

CHAPTER 3: GETTING STARTED 21

Connect the AC Adapter
Turn on the Power
Plug in the Keyboard
First-Time Windows Setup
The Stylus
The Joystick
Determine the Remaining Battery Power
Adjust the Screen Brightness
Select Screen Orientation
Get to Know the Operating System
Customize and Use the Shortcut Keys
Save Your Work
Put the Scribbler in Standby Mode
Turn Off the Power

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CHAPTER 4: EXPLORING 34

Connecting Accessories
Backing Up Your Work
Connecting to a Telephone Line
Connecting to a Wired Ethernet 10/100T Network
Connecting to a WiFi Wireless Network
Using External Display Devices
Inserting a PC Card
Inserting a Compact Flash Card
Creating User Accounts
Using the Audio Features
Installing Software – Applications and Drivers
Biometri cs – Fingerprint Recognition

CHAPTER 5: MAINTENANCE 45

Cleaning the Scribbler
Changing Stylus Tips
The Battery
Software Recovery

CHAPTER 6: TROUBLESHOOTING 49

REGULATORY INFORMATION 56
WARRANTY 57

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Important Information

Special highlighted messages are used in this manual to bring important information to
your attention. Be aware of the following two formats used in this user manual. Each
format indicates important and helpful information. But in any particular situation, the
general text of the manual may be as important as, or more important than, a warning or
note, so do read the full text carefully. We’ve tried to keep it short.

Warning

A warning such as this informs you that improper use of equipment or

failure to follow instructions may cause property damage or bodily
injury.

Note

A note like this offers advice that helps you to take full advantage of the
Scribbler.

Safety Information

Warning

Never remove the rear cover of the Scribbler. Some internal
parts are at very high voltages.

To remove or replace the battery pack, add RAM or service the
circuitry always contact an authorized Electrovaya service
provider or a trained service technician.

Warning

Never attempt to disassemble, tamper with or repair the

Scribbler. This may cause smoke, fire, electric shock, serious
physical injury, or death.

Always contact an authorized Electrovaya service provider or a
trained service technician for appropriate assistance.

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Warning

Don’t leave the plastic bags used for packaging the Scribbler or

any of its components in places where children or infants may
play with them. They can cause suffocation.

Warning

Never allow any liquids to spill onto the Scribbler and don’t
expose it to rain, water, or seawater. Liquid that gets inside the
Scribbler can cause electric shock, fire or damage to the unit.

If you think the Scribbler may be wet inside, unplug the AC
adapter (if any) and turn off the Scribbler. Leave the Scribbler
turned off overnight to give it time to dry out before you use it
again. If there are further problems call an Electrovaya service
provider or dial our help center for assistance.

Warning

If you detect the emission of smoke, unusual odor or excessive
heat from the Scribbler, immediately unplug the AC adapter (i f
any) and shut off the Scribbler. Move it to an area where it
cannot cause harm to people or other objects. Contact an
authorized Electrovaya service provider for appropriate
assistance.

Warning

The battery contains energy and, as with all batteries, a

malfunction can cause heat, smoke, or fire, release toxic
materials or cause burns. Do not disassemble, puncture, drop,
crush, bend, deform, submerge or modify. Do not charge on
airplanes. Do not incinerate or expose to heat above 60°C
(140°F).

Warning

Never pile books, papers, or other objects on the Scribbler, pack

it in an overstuffed suitcase, drop it, or subject it to pressure in
any other way. The glass screen can break, internal circuits can
be damaged, the battery may be crushed or punctured. Besides
irreparable damage to the Scribbler, the result could be
dangerous heat and even fire.

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Preface

Congratulations on your purchase of the Scribbler. Pens, pencils and brushes
are the very best tools for walk-around computer input, for notes, for sketching,
painting and calligraphy, for editing, for music writing, for mathematics, and
for a myriad of other uses. This powerful tablet combines the versatility of pen
and paper with the functionality of a laptop computer to bring you a truly mobile
tool for your work and personal use. Its design allows you to easily enter and
retrieve information using the latest pen-based applications. You get true
portability with long battery run time – an Electrovaya SuperPolymer™ Battery
exclusive featur e.

Copyright  2003 by Electrovaya

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Chapter 1: Introducing the Scribbler

1.1 Inventory Checklist

Carefully unpack your Scribbler. Below is a checklist of the items you should
find packaged with your new computer.

1 Scribbler
2 Stylus*
3 Mini VGA Cable
4 AC Adapter
5 AC Power Cord
6 USB Keyboard
7 Recovery CDs (2)

8 Cleaning Cloth
9 Quick (Set- Up) Guide
10 User’s Manual
11 Windows O/S Manual
12 Warranty Card

* Also included (not shown) is a box with extra Stylus tips and a tip

extracting tool

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1.2 Scribbler Features
Models of Scribbler

Electrovaya offers 3 different models of the Scribbler:
Basic Model SC -300; Standard Model SC-500; Premium Model SC-800

Processor

The Scribbler SC-300 model is equipped with an Intel Celeron processor with a
speed of 733MHz while the SC-500 and SC -800 models are equipped with
866MHz Intel® Pentium® III mobile processors.

Memory

Three memory sizes are available:
256 MB is built into the SC-300 model
512 MB is built into the SC-500 and SC-800 models
Memory can be expanded to768 MB on all three models

Battery Power

The Scribbler is powered by Electrovaya’s patented rechargeable lithium-ion
SuperPolymer™ battery pack. This battery has the highest energy density in the
world. It will give you between 8 and 16 hours of run time depending on your
use pattern.

Display

The Scribbler’s exceptional XGA LCD panel supports extra-high-resolution
video graphics of up to 123 dpi (dots per inch) - a resolution of 768 x 1024
pixels.

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Note

Avoid putting objects on the screen. The plastic writing surface
may become scratched. Under the writing surface is the glass
LCD display panel which may crack.

Note

For comfortable viewing and glare reduction, keep the PC screen
out of direct sunlight and very bright lights. Subdued lighting is
best.

Note

Avoid getting the screen greasy; some oils are quite hard to
remove.

Hard Drive

The SC-300 model has a 20GB HDD. The SC-500 and SC-800 models have
30GB HDDs. These can be readily replaced, by a trained service technician,
with standard-sized portable hard drives of various capacities. The hard drive is
ruggedized and suspended with special shock absorbing mounts for enhanced
reliability.

Video

The internal video processor chip, an Intel 830MG with 48MB of video
memory, provides enhanced video display. A video processor translates video
information into a form that the monitor can display, and, with the monitor,
determines the quality of the image you see. The Scribbler’s high resolution
panel and excellent video processor give superb graphics support.

Wireless LAN

The Scribbler has a built-in WiFi LAN 802.llb mini-PCI module that is
compatible with other LAN systems based on Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum
radio technology. This wireless standard is by far the most common, worldwide.

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It supports data transfer rates of up to 11 Mbits/s. It has Frequency Channel
Selection at 2.4GHz and allows roaming over multiple channels. Use this
feature for wireless networking and high speed internet access.

Software

The Scribbler comes with a Windows™ XP Professional Tablet PC Edition
operating system. This supports note taking, ink annotation, ink & handwriting
recognition, speech recognition and an on-screen keyboard. It has the ability to
support software that is designed to work under Windows™ XP Professional. A
suite of very useful applications software is also included with your purchase of
the Scribbler.

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Chapter 2: A Guided Tour

2.1 Front View

Ventilation holes

Microphone
Security Key

Start Menu Key
Journal Key

Screen Keyboard
Power Light

Hard Drive Light
Battery Light

Joystick

Power Key

Screen Rotation

Escape Key

Function Key

Fingerprint Recognition

Speakers

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Shortcut Keys

Power Key turns power on and off
Window Security Key launches the Window Task Manager.

It performs Ctrl + Alt + Del.

Start Menu Key activates the Start Menu.

Screen Rotational Key rotates the screen view by 90 °

Escape Key cancels the current operation

Screen Keyboard launches the Tablet PC Input Panel.

Journal Key launches the Windows Journal

Function Key expands the function of the other keys

Indicator Lights

Steady Green Light Tablet PC is ON
Flashing Green Light Tablet PC is in standby Mode
No Light Tablet PC is OFF

Joystick Used to scroll up/down and left/right and for Enter

Flashing Green Light Hard Drive is currently in use

Red Light Battery is charging
Flashing Red Light Low battery

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2.2 Back View

Warning

Never open the back. High voltage (screen flourescent backlight
power) can cause shock and possible serious personal injury. If
you need to get inside the Scribbler, see a trained computer
service technician or contact Electrovaya Customer Support.

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2.3 Top Panel View

Lock Hole

IEEE 1394

Compact Flash

Stylus Holder

PCMCIA Slot

Ventilation holes

This is the top view of the Scribbler after you have peeled back and removed
the rubber panel used to protect the ports. To peel back a panel, press at the
pattern of small bumps near one end and pull up on one corner of the rubber.

Universal Serial Bus

USB

Note

Keep the protective rubber panels in place when not using the
ports. They help to protect the ports and help to keep dirt and
liquids out.

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Lock Hole

This hole serves as a security option. Standard external locks, available from
your local computer retailer, can be used to secure the Scribbler to discourage
theft.

Ventilation Holes

Air cooling holes provide ventilation to keep the computer’s processor from
overheating. This cooling vent, like the others around the Scribbler, lets the
processor continue performing at its maximum speed at all times.

IEEE 1394

The IEEE 1394 (Firewire) is a high-speed serial bus which supports fast data
connections for consumer electronics, audio/video (A/V) appliances, storage
peripherals, other PCs, and portable devices.

Universal Serial Bus

There are two Universal Serial Bus (USB) 1.1 ports which can be used
interchangeably, one here and another on the top panel. The USB gives you a
single, standardized, easy-to-use way to connect a large number of devices to the
Scribbler. You can connect such devices as external drives, keyboards, mice,
USB storage drives, printers, scanners and joysticks.

Note

Keep staples, paper clips, pins and other metal objects out of
the USB connectors. A staple or similar object can damage the
Scribbler’s circuitry.

PCMCIA

This slot is for type II PC cards, useful for plugging in additional high-speed
interfaces and adapters, auxiliary hard drives and communication devices such

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as external wireless cards, GPS modules, etc.

Compact Flash

This slot is for plug-in devices with a Compact Flash form factor. These devices
include external flash memory, removable micro -hard-drives, special wireless
modules and adapters for camera-memory-sticks of many types.

Note

Keep pens, pencils, paperclips and other objects out of the
PCMCIA and Compact Flash Card Slots. A paper clip or
similar object can damage the Scribbler’s circuitry; other
foreign objects can bend the connector pins.

Stylus Holder

This convenient slot allows you to store the stylus when it is not in use to
prevent it from getting misplaced. Put the stylus back in the slot when not in use.
The stylus contains special circuitry which works with the Scribbler digitizer.
The replacement for a lost stylus is expensive.

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2.4 Right-Side Panel View

mini VGA port

Ventilatio

n Holes

Modem

LAN

This is the right side view of the Scribbler after you have removed the rubber
panel used to protect the ports.

Headphone Jack

(Green)

Universal Serial Bus

USB

Microphone Jack

(Pink)