FRONTPATH PROGEAR Users Manual

CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY

ProGear

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ETA RELEASE

This information is subject to change.
Note: The software release you have may be
newer than the features reflected in this document.

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NTRODUCTION

What Is ProGear? ........................................................................1

Wireless Internet Browsing......................................................2

Handwriting Recognition ...........................................................2

Product Features .........................................................................2

Flexibility for VARs......................................................................3

Table of Contents

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ETTING STARTED

ProGear Overview ......................................................................5

Starting ProGear for the First Time .......................................8

Turning ProGear On ..................................................................8

Turning ProGear Off ..................................................................9

Power Management ....................................................................9

The Scroll Button and LED Light.............................................10

The Screen Cover .......................................................................11

The Touch Screen and Stylus ...................................................11

The Browser Window ...............................................................12

The Taskbar ..................................................................................13

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SING THE ONSCREEN KEYBOARD

Overview .......................................................................................15

Accessing the Onscreen Keyboard .........................................15

Entering Text ................................................................................16

Editing Text ...................................................................................16

Switching to Handwriting Recognition...................................17

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SING HANDWRITING RECOGNITION

Overview .......................................................................................19

Character vs. Word Recognition ............................................19

Accessing Handwriting Recognition........................................21

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Using the Word Entry Pane......................................................22

Using the Character Entry Pane ..............................................23

Switching to the Onscreen Keyboard....................................25

Tips for Using Handwriting Recognition................................25

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SING THE SETTINGS-TOOLBOX WINDOW

Overview .......................................................................................27

Adjusting LCD brightness..........................................................29

Aligning the Touch Screen ........................................................29

Changing the Orientation of ProGear ...................................29

Turning Off the Tone .................................................................30

Adjusting Speaker and Headphones Volume ........................30

Muting the Audio .........................................................................31

Changing ProGear to Left-Handed .........................................31

Setting the Sleep Time................................................................32

Setting the Off Time ...................................................................32

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HE CRADLE AND THE BATTERY

Using the Cradle ..........................................................................33

Recharging the Battery with the Cradle ................................34

Recharging the Battery without the Cradle..........................35

Replacing the Battery Pack ........................................................35

Installing or Replacing the Backup Battery ............................36

Installing the Extra Battery........................................................37

Extending Battery Life ................................................................38

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ECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

ProGear Specifications ...............................................................41

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UPPORT AND INFORMATION SERVICES

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Contact Information ...................................................................43

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LOSSARY OF TERMS

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Trademarks ...................................................................................49

Warranty .......................................................................................49

Certification ..................................................................................49

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NTRODUCTION

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Welcome to the world of wireless personalized information! With
ProGear you can now surf the Internet without worrying about
being wired to a network or tied to your computer.

This chapter introduces you to the key features of ProGear and
explains some of the technology behind this unique product.
Topics include:

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HAT IS PROGEAR

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IRELESS INTERNET BROWSING

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ANDWRITING RECOGNITION

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ROGEAR FEATURES

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LEXIBILITY FOR

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WHAT IS PROGEAR?

ProGear is frontpaths premier Information Appliance targeted to
the vertical market segments. ProGear couples hardware and
software to deliver one of the first ever wireless, truly portable,
untethered, broadband-based products capable of enabling
vertical partners to fully customize content.

frontpaths ProGear supports all rich media formats and offers a
high quality 10.4" TFT display, X 86 compatibility and a touch
screen that will enable quick access to applications or the Internet.
A soft keyboard or handwriting recognition gives users the choice
of input modes. ProGear comes with SoundBlaster® compatible
audio and microphone/headphone support. In addition, ProGear
comes standard with a three-hour battery. As upgrades, ProGear
has an extended life, six-hour battery and also offers a cradle
with integrated charging station. Both batteries are Lithium-ion
with smart battery technology.

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WIRELESS INTERNET BROWSING

ProGear connects to the Internet through a device that supports

802.11b, the IEEE standard for wireless networks. This device,
often called a network access point, transfers data between
ProGear and a local area network at up to 11 Mbps using radio
frequency (RF) waves. Access to the Internet is anywhere up to
about 150 feet of a network access point. This wireless technology
gives you the freedom to surf the Internet while you are away
from your networked PC.

HANDWRITING RECOGNITION

In addition to an onscreen keyboard, ProGear features
sophisticated handwriting recognition software from Motorola.
To compose an e-mail or enter a URL, simply write with the pen­shaped stylus directly on the touch-sensitive screen in the
Handwriting Recognition window. The recognition software
translates your natural handwritingprinting or cursiveinto
language ProGear can understand.

PRODUCT FEATURES

ProGear contains the best technology available, including:

♦ Instant-On technology that allows you to immediately return

to the last application used

♦ High-performance, low-power processor, able to playback or

display the Internet formats you enjoy, like WAV and MP3

♦ Linux operating system with built-in power management
♦ Touch screen with onscreen keyboard and handwriting

recognition for versatile text input

♦ High-resolution, high-contrast TFT (thin-film transistor)

display for excellent text and video quality in full color

♦ Netscape Navigator with complete access to the Internet
♦ Netscape plug-ins that let you hear audio or view video from

within the browser

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♦ Wireless connectivity that ensures reliable data transfer rates

up to 11 megabits per second (Mbps)

♦ Toolbox for customizing ProGear to your individual

preferences, such as right- or left- hand orientation and
portrait or landscape mode

♦ Light-weight durable design with a built-in screen cover
♦ Replaceable, rechargeable Lithium-ion batteries for long life

FLEXIBILITY FOR VARS

Because ProGear is based on the Linux open operating system and
x86-compatible processor, value-added resellers (VARs) and
developers can customize the device to meet the needs of
individual vertical markets. For example:

♦ Doctors and nurses can use ProGear to access patient

information instantly.

♦ Hotel and resort customers can use ProGear to access hotel

billing information and verify flight information as well as
browse their favorite Internet sites.

♦ Educators and training professionals can create interactive

portable curriculum.

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Introduction

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ETTING STARTED

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This chapter helps you get acquainted with ProGear and covers
the following topics:

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ROGEAR OVERVIEW

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TARTING PROGEAR FOR THE FIRST TIME

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URNING PROGEAR ON

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URNING PROGEAR OFF

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OWER MANAGEMENT

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HE SCREEN COVER

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HE TOUCH SCREEN AND STYLUS

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HE SCROLL BUTTON AND

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HE BROWSER WINDOW

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HE TASKBAR

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NoteThe descriptions in this guide are based on a landscape
screen orientation. ProGear can be used in a portrait or landscape
screen orientation. (To change the screen orientation, see Chapter

5.)

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PROGEAR OVERVIEW

Take a moment to examine the ProGear contents and components
described on the following page.

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ProGear & Stylus

Screen cover

Power cable

Cradle (optional)

Component Description

Touch screen The low-gloss screen that responds to the touch

of the stylus

Screen cover A protective plastic cover which, when closed,

puts ProGear into Off mode, thereby conserving
power (not available in beta units)

Stylus The pen-shaped instrument used for entering

text and selecting links in Internet applications

Stylus storage
slot

A slot in the upper left side of ProGear used for
storing the stylus when it is not in use

Power button The button on the bottom left corner of

ProGear that turns the device on and off

Microphone An internal microphone, located to the left of

the Scroll button, used for enabling certain
applications, such as voice over the Internet

LED light The oval light-emitting diode behind the Scroll

button that indicates battery and power status
when connected to A/C power

Scroll button The black rubber button that protrudes from the

bottom front of ProGear and is used for moving
scrollbars and opening the Taskbar

Speaker A built-in speaker, located to the right of the

Scroll button, through which audio is heard

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Speaker line out The jack on the bottom right side of ProGear

used for plugging in headphones

USB port The Universal Serial Bus port used to connect

ProGear to an external keyboard, printer, or
mouse

Microphone

A jack used for an external microphone

jack
DC power-in

jack

The jack used to connect the AC/DC power

adapter to ProGear
RF card slot (Sealed and unavailable to end users)
Infrared port The port used to connect ProGear wirelessly to

an infrared-equipped device (requires additional

software)
Reset button Accessible through a small hole in the back of

ProGear, this button begins a system-wide reset

of the unit (not for normal use)
AC/DC power

adapter
Battery pack

(installed)
Backup battery
(installed)
Extra battery

(optional)
Cradle

(optional)

The component that supplies electrical power to

ProGear and charges its battery pack

A rechargeable S.M.A.R.T battery that powers

ProGear in mobile environments

AAA battery used as a source of power when

swapping out the battery pack

Additional standard battery or an upgrade to an

extended life battery

A storage unit or holder for ProGear when used

in landscape mode or for recharging the battery

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STARTING PROGEAR FOR THE FIRST TIME

To power on ProGear for the first time:

1. Insert the electrical plug

of the AC/DC power
adapter into a properly
grounded electrical
outlet.

2. Plug the round end of

the AC/DC power
adapter into the DC
power-in jack of
ProGear.

3. Let the battery charge for three hours before using ProGear in

a mobile environment. You can use ProGear while the battery
is charging, as long as the unit remains connected via the
AC/DC power adapter.

4. Align the touch screen. For instructions, see Chapter 5.

Figure - Connecting Power

TURNING PROGEAR ON

To power on ProGear, press the power button located on the
bottom left corner of the unit (when viewed in landscape mode).
The system displays the Netscape browser window in full screen.

NoteThe first time that ProGear is turned on you will see a boot
sequence. This boot sequence will also occur every time all the
batteries are removed from the unit.

If you have any problems turning ProGear on, see

Troubleshooting

Getting Started

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Appendix A,

TURNING PROGEAR OFF

When you need to power down, ProGear offers the following
modes:

♦ Off. Press the power button once to turn ProGear off.
♦ Shutdown. Use this mode of powering down only when you

expect the unit to remain off for a long period of time.
Pressing the power button twice performs a complete system
shutdown. To turn ProGear on from this state, press the
power button once. It will take approximately 60 seconds for
ProGear to power on.

Note Putting ProGear into Shutdown mode will force a full
system boot up sequence. Use this mode when you want to turn
off the system for several days.

POWER MANAGEMENT

ProGear includes two distinct features for conserving power.

Sleep

Sleep helps manage resources by turning off power to the display
after a defined period of inactivity (Never, 1, 2, 5, or 10 minutes).

♦ To resume working when the system is in Sleep, press the

Scroll button or tap the touch screen. If you press the power
button on the side of ProGear, the unit will be turned on.

♦ To change the period of inactivity, see

Sleep Time

.

Chapter 5, Setting the

Off

Because ProGear is designed with Instant On technology, pressing
the power button once is the preferred method of turning ProGear
off. This mode provides advanced power savings by suspending
power to the LCD panel, the backlight, the hard disk, and the
network connection.

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Use Off mode when you stop working temporarily but want the
system to come back on quickly. (It takes a moment to establish a
new network connection.) The system can remain in an off state
up to five days, depending on the condition of the main and
backup batteries.

♦ To turn ProGear Off, press the power button once, or tap the

Sleep button on the TaskBar.

♦ To turn ProGear instantly on, press the power button once.
♦ To change the period of inactivity, while in Sleep and before

the system turns off, see

Chapter 5, Setting the Off Time

.

THE SCROLL BUTTON AND LED LIGHT

Scroll button

The Scroll button is the round black knob located below the
center of the touch screen (when viewed in landscape mode). You
can press it up, down, left, right, or straight on.

The Scroll button has several functions:
♦ Moving scroll bars in Internet applications. To navigate

vertically, press the Scroll button up or down; to navigate
horizontally, press it to the left or right.

♦ Opening/closing the Taskbar. To open/close the Taskbar, press

the Scroll button until the Taskbar pops up.

♦ Resuming from Sleep Mode. To resume working when the

system is in Sleep mode, press the Scroll button.

NoteFor more information about Sleep mode, see the Power
Management section earlier in this chapter.

LED light

The LED light surrounding the Scroll button indicates power and
battery status, based on the color displayed:

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Display

Green

Red

Off

Indicates

The system is plugged into AC power, and the
battery is fully charged

The system is plugged into AC power, and the
battery is charging

The system is powered by the battery,
power

not

AC

THE SCREEN COVER

ProGear comes with a soft screen cover that protects the touch
screen and LCD panel.

Figure - ProGear w/ screen cover

The cover, when locked into place, turns off ProGear. To wake
ProGear, unlock the cover and press the Scroll button.

THE TOUCH SCREEN AND STYLUS

The touch screen responds to the touch of your finger or the tap
of the stylus in much the same way that your computer responds
to the click of a mouse.

Because the stylus has been specially designed to activate the
touch screen, frontpath recommends using only the ProGear

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stylus to ensure precision in navigating the Internet and entering
text. Using the stylus will also help keep the screen clean.

To use the touch screen properly:

♦ Tap the stylus lightly to select links or indicate text entry

points.

♦ Tap and drag the stylus to highlight text or slide scrollbars.

Maintaining the quality of the touch screen

The ProGear screen has a thin Mylar covering, which is sensitive
to touch. To maintain the high quality of this covering, do NOT:

♦ Drop ProGear
♦ Spill liquids on or near the touch screen
♦ Use sharp instruments as input devices
♦ Press down on the stylus with force
♦ Subject the screen to temperatures above 35°C (94°F) or below

0°C (32°F)

♦ Place objects on top of the touch screen
♦ Spray the screen directly to clean it; instead use a soft cloth

sprayed with glass cleaner

THE BROWSER WINDOW

ProGear includes Netscape Navigator. When you first power on,
ProGear will automatically display a predefined home page.
Selecting the Home button on the top taskbar will also take you
to this home page from any Internet site.

You can use the Scroll button or vertical bar to the right of the
browser to scroll up and down. The Netscape Navigator browser
can be viewed in either portrait or landscape orientation.

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THE TASKBAR

If the Taskbar is not visible, press the Scroll button until the
Taskbar pops up on the bottom of your screen.

The Taskbar contains buttons to help you navigate, and icons that
provide information about the system. From left to right on the
Taskbar, you see the following:

Button, Icon, or Box Function

frontpath button Links to the frontpath Internet

site

Settings-Toolbox button Launches the Settings-Toolbox

window

Text button Opens the onscreen keyboard

(or the Handwriting Recognition
window, if you have previously
selected this mode of text entry)

Netscape button Launches another instance of

Netscape

Wireless Connection icon Displays the ! symbol when

there is no connection to the
wireless network

Mute icon Displays the ! symbol when the

stereo speakers/headphones are
muted

Battery Status icon Displays the ! symbol when the

battery is being charged
Clock Displays the current time
Open windows box Pops up a list of windows

currently open in Netscape
Close button Closes the active Netscape

window (currently displayed on

the screen)

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Off button Turns ProGear off

X button Closes the Taskbar

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This chapter explains how to use the onscreen keyboard. Topics
include:

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VERVIEW

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CCESSING THE ONSCREEN KEYBOARD

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NTERING TEXT

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DITING TEXT

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WITCHING TO HANDWRITING RECOGNITION

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OVERVIEW

The ProGear onscreen keyboard resembles the external keyboard
you are accustomed to using with a computer. It includes all the
letters, numbers, punctuation, and other symbols you need for
Internet applications. An extra key, Tab ←, has been added to let
you tab backwards in forms more easily.

You activate the keyboard by tapping on the keys using the
stylus. To close the keyboard and view Netscape in full screen,
simply tap the X button.

NoteBy default, ProGear is set up for right-hand users, and the
keyboard automatically appears to the right of the window. To
change this setting, see

Handed

.

Chapter 5, Changing ProGear to Left-

ACCESSING THE ONSCREEN KEYBOARD

To access the onscreen keyboard:

1. Turn ProGear on.

2. Press the Scroll button until the Taskbar pops up on the

bottom of the screen.

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3. Using the stylus, tap the Text button

Netscape window resizes, and the onscreen keyboard now
appears below it.

on the Taskbar. The

ENTERING TEXT

To enter text in an Internet application:

1. Access the onscreen keyboard.

2. Tap the stylus in the browser field where you want to enter

text. A blinking line appears in that field.

3. Using the keyboard, tap the characters you want.

♦ To capitalize one letter, tap Shift and then the letter.
♦ To capitalize several letters in a row, tap Caps and then

the letters. When finished, tap Caps again.

♦ To enter any of the secondary characters associated with

number keys (the @ sign, for example), tap Shift and the
appropriate number key.

♦ To enter a secondary character when the Caps key is on,

tap the Shift key.

♦ As you tap, each character appears in the Preview pane

above the keyboard and in the browser field.

4. When you are done entering text, tap Tab or Enter. Or tap the

stylus in the next browser field.

EDITING TEXT

Editing text in the onscreen keyboard is easy.
♦ To erase characters you just entered in the current browser

field, tap Backspace.

♦ To edit text in a previous browser field, tap in that field to

the right of the text, and tap Backspace. Then tap the correct
characters, and tap Tab or Enter.

♦ To delete a string of characters, tap in the browser field and

drag the stylus to highlight the text you want to delete. Then
tap Backspace.

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SWITCHING TO HANDWRITING
RECOGNITION

To enter text using handwriting recognition instead of the
keyboard, tap the Handwriting Recognition button
bottom left of the keyboard.

Whenever you switch to another mode of text entry, ProGear
retains any text in the Preview pane.

at the

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This chapter explains how to use handwriting recognition to enter
and edit text. It includes the following topics:

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VERVIEW

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HARACTER VS

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SING THE WORD ENTRY PANE

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ANDWRITING PASSWORDS

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ANDWRITING

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DITING TEXT

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WITCHING TO THE ONSCREEN KEYBOARD

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OVERVIEW

The handwriting recognition software in ProGear enables you to
hand write text in Internet-based e-mail applications, the
Netscape browser window, and Internet forms using your natural
stylewhether cursive or printing.

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ORD RECOGNITION

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As you write with the stylus in the Handwriting Recognition
window, the smart software displays the text in a Preview pane
and sends it to the Internet application.

NoteBy default, handwriting recognition is set up for right-
hand users, with the window automatically displaying to the
right. If you want to change this setting, see

ProGear to Left-Handed

.

Chapter 5, Changing

CHARACTER VS. WORD RECOGNITION

With ProGear, you can write whole words or single characters. As
a general rule:

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♦ Use the Word Entry pane to write whole words that can be

found in a standard English dictionary. Word entry is useful
for search engines, e-mail messages, and some forms.

♦ Use the Character Entry pane to write Internet addresses,

unique passwords, proper names, phone numbers, and
addressestext not found in a standard English dictionary.

Take a look at the Handwriting Recognition window:

Button, Pane, or Tab Description or function

Tab →

Tabs forward to the next browser
field

Tab ←

Tabs back to the previous browser
field

Preview pane Displays characters as you write

them in the Character or Word Entry
pane

Best guesses list A list the system displays when it is

unsure of the text you just entered

Word Entry pane The section of the Handwriting

Recognition window where you
enter one word at a time

Enter Clears the Preview pane and, in

some cases, moves the text entry
point to the next browser field

Spacebar Inserts a space

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Setting (For developers to set system

parameters; not yet implemented)

Undo/Redo One click clears the last word from

the Preview pane and browser field;
two clicks restores the word

Character Entry pane The section of the Handwriting

Recognition window where you
enter one character at a time

Keyboard button Switches to the onscreen keyboard,

retaining any text already in the
Preview pane

Lowercase (abc) tab The tab you select before entering

lowercase characters in the Character
Entry pane

Uppercase (ABC) tab The tab you select before entering

uppercase characters in the
Character Entry pane

Numbers (123) tab The tab you select before entering

numbers in the Character Entry pane

Symbols (@#$) tab The tab you select before entering

symbols in the Character Entry pane

ACCESSING HANDWRITING RECOGNITION

To access handwriting recognition:

1. Open the Taskbar, and tap the Text Entry button

default, the onscreen keyboard appears.

2. Tap the Handwriting Recognition button on the bottom left

corner of the keyboard.

Although the default setting is the onscreen keyboard, ProGear
will automatically open the Handwriting Recognition window the

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. By

next time you tap the Text Entry button, if handwriting
recognition was the most recent input option you used.

USING THE WORD ENTRY PANE

Use the Word Entry pane to enter text in search engines, compose
e-mail messages, or write standard English words in Internet
forms.

To use the Word Entry pane:

1. Access the Handwriting Recognition window (see above).

2. IMPORTANT! Tap the stylus in the field where you want text

to appear. A blinking line displays in that field, identifying
the text entry point. If necessary, also tap the Preview pane to
clear it.

3. In the Word Entry pane, write one word at a time, in printing

or cursive. The system responds depending on its ability to
recognize the word.

♦ If the system recognizes the word, it displays the word

automatically in the Internet application and Preview pane.
If this word is correct, go to step 4. If this word is incorrect,
tap Backspace to delete it, and start again.

♦ If the system is unsure of the word, it displays a list of

Best Guesses under the Preview pane. If the correct word
appears in the Best Guesses list, tap it, and then go to step

4. If the correct word does not appear in the Best Guesses
list, write it in the Word Entry pane again. (The system
automatically clears the Preview pane and browser field.)

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4. Tap the appropriate button in the Internet application (Search,

Go, etc.) or Tab forward to move the text entry point to the
next browser field.

NoteFor help, see
this chapter.

Tips for Using Handwriting Recognition

later in

USING THE CHARACTER ENTRY PANE

Use the Character Entry pane to input Internet addresses, proper
names, phone numbers, and addresses in an Internet form.

Character Entry Pane

To use the Character Entry pane:

1. Tap in the Preview pane to delete any characters.

2. Tap in the field where you want text to appear. This identifies

the text entry point for the Internet application. Before
entering a character, tap the appropriate tab:

♦ Lowercase tab for lowercase (small) letters
♦ Uppercase tab for uppercase (capital) letters
♦ Numbers tab for numbers
♦ Symbols tab for punctuation or other symbols like the @

sign

3. Write the letter, number, or symbol in the Character Entry

pane. That character appears in the Preview pane at the top
of the Handwriting Recognition window. If the character is
incorrect, tap Backspace, and try again.

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Handwriting Passwords

1. Tap in to the correct browser field, and make sure the cursor

is blinking.

2. Tap in the Preview pane to delete any characters.

3. Tap the appropriate tab, depending on the character you want

to enter. (Lowercase, Uppercase, Number, or Symbol).

4. As you write characters, each appears in the Preview pane

(Stars appear in the browser field). Verify each character
before proceeding; if you make a mistake, tap Backspace and
try again.

5. When each character of your password appears correctly in

the Preview pane, tap the appropriate button in the Internet
application (Enter, Go, etc) to proceed.

NoteThe security of your password remains protected even
though your password appears briefly in the Preview pane. After
you tap Enter, or otherwise send the password to the application,
the Preview pane automatically clears, and other users cannot
retrieve that information.

Handwriting URLs

1. Tap into the location box of the browser, and drag the stylus

to select the URL you want to replace.

2. Tap Backspace to delete this URL. Then tap the Preview pane

to delete any characters there.

3. In the Character Entry pane, tap the Lowercase tab, and then

write the new URL, one character at a time:

♦ For a period, tap the Symbols tab, and then tap lightly

into the Character Entry pane once.

♦ For the @ sign, tap the Symbols tab, and then write the

@ symbol.

♦ Remember to tap the Lowercase tab again to write letters.
♦ As you write each character, check the Preview pane for

accuracy; tap Backspace to delete any incorrect
characters.

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4. When done, tap Enter in the keyboard. Netscape displays the

new Internet site.

Note The onscreen keyboard or a USB keyboard is
recommended for entering URL's.

Editing Text

♦ To edit text you wrote in the Character Entry or Word Entry

pane, position the blinking line to the right of the incorrect
character, tap Backspace, and then write the character again.

♦ To delete the last word you wrote in the Word Entry pane, tap

Undo/Redo

♦ To restore the word you just deleted, tap the Undo/Redo

button again.

.

SWITCHING TO THE ONSCREEN KEYBOARD

To enter text using the onscreen keyboard instead of handwriting
recognition, tap the keyboard button

the handwriting recognition window.

NoteWhenever you switch to another mode of text entry,
ProGear retains any text in the Preview pane. So you can toggle
between the keyboard and both modes of handwriting
recognition, using whichever method you find easier and faster.

to the bottom left of

TIPS FOR USING HANDWRITING
RECOGNITION

When using handwriting recognition, keep these tips in mind:

♦ Make sure that your cursive, mixed, and printed handwriting

is legible.

♦ Remember to cross your t's and dot your i's to make

recognition easier.

♦ Do not write on a slant. Writing should be approximately

straight across the screen.

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♦ Press firmly when writing to prevent the stylus from lifting

during character entry (but not too firmly, you want to
protect the touch screen)

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This chapter describes how to use each of the tools in the Settings­Toolbox window to customize ProGear. Topics include:

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VERVIEW

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A

DJUSTING

♦

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LIGNING THE TOUCH SCREEN

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HANGING THE ORIENTATION OF PROGEAR

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URNING OFF THE TONE

♦

A

DJUSTING SPEAKER AND HEADPHONES VOLUME

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UTING THE AUDIO

♦

C

HANGING PROGEAR TO LEFT-HANDED

♦

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ETTING THE SLEEP TIME

♦

S

ETTING THE OFF TIME

♦

OVERVIEW

The Settings-Toolbox window enables you to change a variety of
settings on ProGearfrom the volume of the speaker to the
alignment of the touch screen.

LCD

BRIGHTNESS

To access the Settings-Toolbox window, open the Taskbar, and tap

the Settings-Toolbox button

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Each button, slider, or box in the window controls a particular
setting:

This button,

Lets you

slider, or box

Brightness slider Adjust the brightness of the touch screen

Alignment button Access the tool for fine-tuning the touch screen
Orientation

buttons

Change the orientation of ProGear to portrait-

left, portrait-right, or landscape
Tone Off Turn off/on the system feedback sounds
Sleep Timing box Select the length of inactivity time after which

the display shuts off and the system goes into

Sleep mode
Off Timing box Select the length of inactivity time after which

the system goes into Off mode
Left-hand button Position the text entry window to the left side of

the display
Right-hand

button

Position the text entry window to the right side

of the display
Mute button Turn the stereo speaker and headphones on/off
Speaker Volume

Adjust the volume of the speaker.
slider

Headphones

Adjust the volume of the headphones.
Volume slider

X button Close the Settings-Toolbox window

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ADJUSTING LCD BRIGHTNESS

1. Open the Taskbar, and tap the Settings-Toolbox button. The

Settings-Toolbox window appears.

2. Tap the Brightness slider

desired level of brightness.

3. Tap the X button to close the Settings-Toolbox window.

and drag it up or down to the

ALIGNING THE TOUCH SCREEN

You may notice that the touch screen does not respond accurately
when you tap the stylus. To correctly align the touch screen with
the stylus:

1. Open the Taskbar, and tap the Settings-Toolbox button. The

Settings-Toolbox window appears.

2. Tap the Alignment button

3. Follow the on-screen instructions, taking care to tap the stylus

precisely in the center of each crosshair.

4. When done, tap the X button to close the Settings-Toolbox

window.

. The Alignment utility opens.

CHANGING THE ORIENTATION OF PROGEAR

ProGear can be used in portrait or landscape mode by changing the
settings and rotating the unit. Portrait mode provides convenience
for right- and left- hand use and landscape mode provides

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convenience for use in a desktop setting.

1. Open the Taskbar, and tap the Settings-Toolbox button. The

Settings-Toolbox window appears.

2. Tap the button for the orientation you prefer:

♦ The Left button

with the Scroll button to the left.

♦ The Center button

mode with the Scroll button on the bottom (the default
mode).

♦ The Right button

with the Scroll button to the right.

3. Tap the X button to close the Settings-Toolbox window.

4. Rotate the unit.

positions the screen in portrait mode

positions the screen in landscape

positions the screen in portrait mode

TURNING OFF THE TONE

1. Open the Taskbar, and tap the Settings-Toolbox button. The

Settings-Toolbox window appears.

2. Tap the Tone Off button

sounds off (or back on).

3. Tap the X button to close the Settings-Toolbox window.

to turn the system feedback

ADJUSTING SPEAKER AND HEADPHONES
VOLUME

1. Open the Taskbar, and tap the Settings-Toolbox button. The

Settings-Toolbox window appears.

2. Tap the slider for the speaker

drag it up or down to the desired level of volume.

3. Tap the X button to close the Settings-Toolbox window.

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MUTING THE AUDIO

1. Open the Taskbar, and tap the Settings-Toolbox button. The

Settings-Toolbox window appears.

2. Tap the Mute button to turn off the sound from the

speaker and headphones (or turn it back on).

3. Tap the X button to close the Settings-Toolbox window.

CHANGING PROGEAR TO LEFT-HANDED

By default, ProGear is set up for right-hand users, and it displays
the text entry pane to the right of the screen. To change ProGear to
left-handed:

1. Open the Taskbar, and tap the Settings-Toolbox button

The Settings-Toolbox window appears.

2. Tap the Left-hand button

3. Tap the X button to close the Settings-Toolbox window.

4. Rotate the unit.

Figure - Portrait-left handwriting

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SETTING THE SLEEP TIME

You can set a timer in ProGear to automatically put the system
into Sleep mode after a defined period of inactivity (1,2, 5, or 10
minutes). The Sleep feature turns off power to the display, thereby
conserving system resources.

To set the Sleep time:

1. Open the Taskbar, and tap the Settings-Toolbox button

The Settings-Toolbox window appears.

2. Tap the Sleep Timing box, and select the inactivity time that

should elapse before the system goes into Sleep.

3. Tap the X button to close the Settings-Toolbox window.
NoteFor more information on Sleep, see

Management

.

Chapter 2, Power

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SETTING THE OFF TIME

You can set a timer in ProGear that automatically turns the system
off, suspending power to the LCD panel, the backlight, the hard
disk, and the network connection. This feature provides advanced
power management.

To set the Off time:

1. Open the Taskbar, and tap the Settings-Toolbox button. The

Settings-Toolbox window appears.

2. Tap the Off Timing box, and select the inactivity time that

should elapse while the system is sleep and before it turns off.

3. Tap the X button to close the Settings-Toolbox window.
NoteFor more information on Off, see

Management.

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ProGear contains a Lithium-ion battery with S.M.A.R.T battery
technology and a backup battery. As upgrades, you can purchase
an extra battery and a cradle with integrated charging station.

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ECHARGING THE BATTERY WITH THE CRADLE

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R

ECHARGING THE BATTERY WITHOUT THE CRADLE

♦

R

EPLACING THE BATTERY PACK

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R

EPLACING THE BACKUP BATTERY

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NSTALLING OR REPLACING THE EXTRA BATTERY

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XTENDING BATTERY LIFE

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USING THE CRADLE

The cradle is used for storing the unit and charging the battery.
ProGear connects to the cradle through docking connectors when
placed in the cradle. The docking connectors are located on both
sides of the ProGear battery (located in the back of the unit) and
connect when tilted in place.

The cradle can charge the battery contained in ProGear and the
extra battery simultaneously. The extra battery can be stored in the
cradle until ready for use.

ProGear sits in the cradle slot in landscape mode only; to allow for
a comfortable viewing angle when used in a desktop setting. In
addition, the cradle provides for connection of four external USB
devices, such as a keyboard and mouse.

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RECHARGING THE BATTERY WITH THE
CRADLE

The ProGear battery can be recharged while ProGear is sitting in
the cradle. The cradle can also charge the battery contained in
ProGear and the extra battery simultaneously. There is status
indicator located on the front of the cradle to display the battery
charge status for the extra battery. One LED displays green when
connected to AC power and the other LED displays red when
recharging the battery.

1. Insert the electrical plug of

the AC/DC power adapter
into a properly grounded
electrical outlet.

2. Plug the round end of the

AC/DC power adapter into
the DC power-in jack in the

back of the cradle.

3. Place your ProGear in the cradle,

making sure it connects to the docking
connectors located on both sides of the
battery in the back of the unit.

4. Let the battery charge for three hours.

You can use ProGear while the battery
is charging, as long as the unit remains
connected via the AC/DC power adapter.

Figure - Power Connection

Figure - ProGear in

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RECHARGING THE BATTERY WITHOUT THE
CRADLE

You can charge the ProGear battery using only the AC/DC power
adapter:

1. Insert the electrical plug of the

AC/DC power adapter into a
properly grounded electrical
outlet.

2. Plug the round end of the

AC/DC power adapter into the
DC power-in jack of ProGear.

3. Let the battery charge for

three hours before using
ProGear
in a mobile environment. You can
use ProGear while the battery is charging, as long as the unit
remains connected via the AC/DC power adapter.

Note Charging ProGear should be done only with the supplied
AC/DC power adapter.

Figure - Power Connection

REPLACING THE BATTERY PACK

The ProGear main battery can be replaced with a standard or
extended life battery. The battery is located on the back of ProGear
and extends the length of the unit. Before replacing the battery:

♦ Make sure that the unit is powered off using the Off power

management mode.

♦ Prior to removing the battery pack, make sure that the AAA

backup battery is in place and charged.

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To replace the main battery pack:

1. Use your thumb to push open the battery door tab (located

under the battery pack) and pull the door outward.

Figure - Replacing Main Battery

2. Lift the battery pack out of the casing.

3. Place the new battery pack in the casing, making sure that it

connects with the contacts on both sides of the casing.

4. Close the battery door.
Note There is no need to replace the standard battery pack unless

you want to upgrade to the extended life battery.

INSTALLING OR REPLACING THE BACKUP
BATTERY

Before using ProGear for the first time, you must insert an AAA
backup battery, which keeps the unit charged while swapping out
the main battery pack. Insert the battery in the battery casing on
the back of ProGear directly above the main battery.

Backup battery considerations:

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♦ Power to the AAA backup battery is used only when swapping

out the main battery pack.

♦ Backup battery must be fully charged before swapping out the

main battery pack.

♦ It is recommended that you replace the AAA battery every six

months.

To install or replace the backup battery:

1. Push in on the battery door tab

and pull the door outward.

2. Pull the AAA battery out of the

casing.

3. Place the new battery in the

casing, making sure that it
connects with the contacts on
both sides of the casing.

4. Close the battery door.

Figure - Installing or replacing
backup battery

INSTALLING THE EXTRA BATTERY

The cradle allows for storage and charging of an extra battery.
Install the battery as indicated below. Make sure that the battery
connects with the contacts when installed in the cradle.

Figure - Installing Extra Battery

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If you experience a problem using ProGear, refer to the solutions
offered below.

I am having trouble turning ProGear on.

Make sure that:

1. The electrical outlet is working (try plugging another device

into it).

2. The surge protectorif you are using oneis turned on.

3. The power cord is securely connected to the AC/DC power

adapter.

4. The AC/DC power adapter is securely seated in the ProGear DC

power-in jack.

ProGear seems frozen.

If the system is not responding to the Scroll button or the stylus:

1. Give the system time to display (which may take a few

moments).

2. Check the Netscape icon to see whether it is animated.

3. Try powering down by pressing the power button twice.

4. If that fails, press the power button for four seconds. This will

force the system to shutdown. Then turn ProGear on again.

5. If the power button does not respond, press the Reset button.

The reset button is located on the back of ProGear by the Reset
label. Use the tip of an unfolded paper clip (or similar object)
to gently press the reset button inside the hole.

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I cannot access the Internet.

1. Try accessing another Internet site.

2. Make sure you are located within 150 feet of the access point.

3. Contact your system administrator to be sure the access point

is configured correctly.

4. Power down and power back up again.

The touch screen does not respond correctly to
the stylus

If you tap the touch screen and the cursor or blinking line does not
appear in the right place, you must align the screen. For
instructions, see

Chapter 5, Using the Settings-Toolbox Window

.

I cannot hear the audio

1. Open the Taskbar and check the status of the Mute indicator. If

you see the ! symbol, tap the Mute indicator to turn the audio
back on.

2. If necessary, open the Settings-Toolbox window, and adjust

the Speaker Volume.

ProGear does not run on the battery

The battery may be too low to power ProGear. Attach the AC/DC
power adapter (for details, see

First Time

check the status of the battery. If necessary, recharge it.

), and press the power button. Open the Taskbar and

Chapter 2, Starting ProGear for the

Netscape is unable to locate the server.

Try accessing another Internet site. If you are still having trouble,
ask your system administrator to check the network connection.

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ECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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PROGEAR SPECIFICATIONS

Size

: 9" x 11" x 1"

Form Factor

Weight

CPU

: Transmeta TM3200 400 MHz
x86-compatible processor with
integrated Northbridge

Display

Poly Silicon XGA TFT LCD

Memory

Application Software

Navigator 4.7x

: Tablet

: 3.2 lbs.

: 10.4" Toshiba Low Temp

: 64 megabyte SDRAM

: Netscape

Environmentals

Operating temperature: 0°C
(32°F) to 35°C (94°F)
Humidity: Up to 95% at 30°C
(85°F)
Altitude: Up to 10,000 feet

Operating System

2.4x with built-in power
management

Storage

gigabyte hard disk drive;
ProGear 1050TC - 64MB

compact flash

Battery

S.M.A.R.T Lithium-ion, 1600
mAh 3-cell battery pack

Plug-ins

RealNetworks RealPlayer, and
Adobe Acrobat Reader (PDF)

: ProGear 1050 - 6

: Rechargeable

: Macromedia Flash,

:

: Linux

PC Card Type 2 Slot

with one 802.11b wireless card
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Ports

: One USB port, one

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Also included

: AC/DC power adapter, speaker, microphone,

microphone jack, headphone jack, Scroll button, and stylus

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CONTACT INFORMATION

If after consulting the documentation you need help with
ProGear, see the support section of frontpath's web site at

www.frontpath.com/support. If you have technical support

questions, call 1-800-438-6463.

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Support & Information Services

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LOSSARY OF TERMS

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802.11b

A standard developed by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics
Engineers (IEEE) for wireless local area networks. 802.11b-based
LANs transmit and receive data over radio waves in the 2.4 GHz
band at the rate of up to 11 megabits per second (Mbps).

AC97

Audio Codec 97. A component specification for a two-chip audio
architecture. The standard created by Intel, Analog Devices,
Creative Labs, National Semiconductor, and Yamaha, calls for the
separation of the audio subsystem into two chips. The codec
(analog portion) goes into one chip and any other circuitry
(digital portion) goes in the audio controller. Separating digital
from analog makes it easier to improve the audio quality of the
codecs.

ATA-4

Advanced Technology Attachment. A standard for an interface
that integrates the controller on the disk drive of a computer.

Bridge

A device that connects two local area networks (LANs) or two
sections of the same LAN.

Compact flash

A solid-state storage device incorporating flash memory in an
industry-standard form factor.

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CPU

Central Processing Unit. The CPU is the brain of the computer.
Sometimes referred to simply as the processor, the CPU is where
most calculations take place. In terms of computing power, the
CPU is the most important element of a computer system.

DHCP

Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. A network server protocol
that assigns an IP (Internet Protocol) address to each device on a
network.

EIDE

Enhanced Integrated Drive Electronics. A standard for a hardware
interface that is faster than IDE and allows more capacity.

GB

Gigabyte (thousand megabytes). Used to measure computer
memory.

IrDA

Infrared Data Association. A standard for transmitting data via
infrared light waves.

LCD

Liquid Crystal Display. A type of display often used in calculators,
portable computers, and other handheld devices. LCDs are lighter
and consume much less power than other computer displays.

MB

Megabyte (one million bytes). Used to measure system capacities.

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Mbps

Megabits per second (million bits per second). Used to measure
the rate of information transfer.

Network access point

An external device that acts as a bridge between a wired local
area network (LAN) and a wireless device, like ProGear. Also
called an access point.

PCMCIA

Personal Computer Memory Card International Association. A
standard for adding different types of peripherals to portable
computers. The PCMCIA 802.11b wireless card is used in ProGear.

SDRAM

Synchronous dynamic random access memory. A type of memory
that can run at much higher clock speeds than conventional
computer memory.

S.M.A.R.T.

Self-monitoring analysis and reporting technology. Used for
transferring information between the system and the battery.

TFT

Thin-film transistor. A type of LCD flat-panel display in which
each pixel is controlled by up to four transistors. TFT technology
provides the best resolution of all the flat-panel techniques,
creating color images that are as sharp as those on traditional
computer monitors.

USB

Universal Serial Bus. A standard that supports data transfer rates
of 12 Mbps (12 million bits per second). A USB port can be used

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to connect peripheral devices such as a mouse, external keyboard,
or printer.

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RADEMARK

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TRADEMARKS

Copyright  2000. ProGear is a trademark of frontpath
Incorporated. A SONICblue Company. All Rights Reserved. All
trademarks are property of their respective owners.

WARRANTY

frontpath offers a limited warranty on all Beta ProGear units
during the period of the Beta program for this model. If your Beta
ProGear requires service, contact frontpath at 1-800-438-6463.

CERTIFICATION

TBD

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Warranty and Certification

Information

F

Limited Warranty

This limited warranty (“Warranty”) applies only to the frontpath ProGear™ device (the
“Product”) and covers parts and labor against defects in material or workmanship for a
period of one (1) year from the original date of purchase (“Warranty Period”). An
extended warranty may be available for an additional charge. frontpath does not
warrant that the operation of the Product will be without interruption or error free.

frontpath will repair or replace a defective Product while it’s covered by this Warranty,
at frontpath’s option, and will return the repaired or replaced Product to you. frontpath
will pay the cost of shipping the Product back to you. The replacement Product or part
may be new or like new and will have the same functionality at least equal to that of
the Product being replaced or repaired. Any replacement parts will be warranted for the
remainder of the original Warranty Period or 90 days, whichever is longer. All defective
parts replaced under this Warranty will become the property of frontpath. After the
Warranty Period has expired, you are responsible for all parts and labor charges for
repairs. The repair and replacement process for Products in locations outside of the
United States will vary dependant on Customer’s location.

This Warranty does not cover any Product that has been damaged or rendered defective
(a) as a result of accident, misuse, neglect, abuse or other physical damage to the surface
of the Product; (b) as a result of acts of God or nature; (c) by operation outside the
usage parameters stated in the Product materials, information or other documentation;
(d) by the use of parts not supplied by frontpath; (e) improper or inadequate testing,
modification or maintenance; (f) as a result of software, interfacing, media, parts, or
supplies not provided or supported by frontpath; (g) as a result of service by anyone
other than frontpath or its authorized reseller or a frontpath authorized Warranty service
provider; or (h) as a result of the use of the Product with accessories, other products, or
ancillary or peripheral equipment and frontpath determines that there is no fault with
the Product itself.

This Warranty only applies to the frontpath ProGear™ that this Warranty accompanies
and is non-transferable to any other frontpath device or customer. For Product
information, service assistance, resolution of a service problem, or technical assistance,
please call 1(800) 929-8673. If you purchased the Product outside the United States,
please call customer service at 1(408) 588-8800, or visit us on the web at

http://www.frontpath.com/support.

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Proof of purchase in the form of the original bill of sale from frontpath or an authorized
reseller (which is evidence that the Product is within the warranty period) must be
presented with the Product in order for you to obtain warranty service. You are
responsible for presenting proof of date of purchase. Warranty service is only available
through frontpath’s authorized warranty service centers.

If within the warranty period you discover that the Product is defective in material or
workmanship, you may return the Product to frontpath or its authorized reseller for
warranty service after obtaining a return materials authorization (“RMA”) number from
a frontpath customer service representative at the above number.

All returns require a RMA number and must be presented for Warranty service prior to
the expiration of the Warranty period. All returns are subject to inspection. Returned
units where no failure is found or those where the failure is the result of accident,
misuse, neglect, abuse or some other cause not covered under this warranty may be
subject to a handling/inspection charges.

You are responsible for the cost of shipping the Product to frontpath (or a frontpath
authorized reseller) for service. Merchandise sent to us without a RMA number will be
returned. Pack the Product into a shipping box with plenty of packing material, and
tape securely. Write the RMA number issued by Customer Service clearly on the outside
of the shipping carton. We suggest that you send the Product to us "Insured." We cannot
accept COD or freight-collect shipments. No goods will be accepted for exchange or
return without prior authorization.

An express exchange service which permits the customer to receive from our stock a
new or like-new unit immediately upon receipt of their failed device rather than having
the customer wait for the repair of their unit may be available for an additional charge.
Please ask the frontpath customer service representative for more details about this
optional service when you request the RMA number.

frontpath shall have no obligation to repair, replace, or refund the Product until such
Product is returned to frontpath or its authorized reseller.

It is your responsibility to backup the contents of the hard drive or flash memory,
including any data you have stored or software you have installed. It is likely that the
contents of the hard drive or flash memory will be removed in the course of Warranty
service and frontpath will not be responsible for any damage or loss of any programs,
data or other information stored on any media or any part or any Product serviced
hereunder. Your Product may be returned to you configured as originally purchased.

Be sure to remove all third party hardware, parts, options and attachments not
warranted by frontpath prior to sending the Product to frontpath for Warranty service.
frontpath is not liable for any removal or damage to these items.

IF THE PRODUCT DOES NOT OPERATE AS WARRANTED, YOUR SOLE REMEDY FOR
BREACH OF THAT WARRANTY IS THE REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR OF THE PRODUCT
OR PART OR FULL REFUND OF THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID, AT FRONTPATH’S SOLE
OPTION. TO THE FULL EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW, THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES
ARE EXCLUSIVE AND ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, TERMS OR
CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, EITHER IN FACT OR BY OPERATION OF LAW,
STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY,

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FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY RELATED TO
THIS PRODUCT.

TO THE FULL EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW, FRONTPATH ALSO EXCLUDES FOR ITSELF
AND ITS AUTHORIZED RESELLERS ANY LIABILITY, WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT
OR TORT FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, OR FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF REVENUE, LOSS OF
INFORMATION OR DATA, LOSS OF USE OF ANY ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT, DOWN
TIME, CUSTOMER’S TIME OR ANY OTHER FINANCIAL LOSS ARISING OUT OF OR IN
CONNECTION WITH THE SALE, INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE, USE, PERFORMANCE,
FAILURE OR INTERRUPTION OF THIS PRODUCT, EVEN IF FRONTPATH HAS BEEN
ADVISED OF THE LIKELIHOOD OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH LOSS, AND LIMITS ITS
LIABILITY TO REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR OF THE PRODUCT OR PART, OR REFUND OF
THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID, AT THE SOLE OPTION OF FRONTPATH. EXCEPT TO THE
EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS
LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, or allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above
limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This Limited Warranty gives you
specific legal rights, and you may have other rights that vary from state to state.

Certification

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
cause 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:

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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.

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

FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement

This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a
minimum distance of 2.5 centimeters between the radiator and your body.