Fujitsu 510 User Manual

P oint 510 Pen Tablet

User’s Guide

Fujitsu Personal Systems, Inc. has made every effort to ensure the accuracy and completeness of this document; however, because ongoing development efforts are continually improving the capabilities o f our products, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the contents of this document. We disclaim liability for errors, om issions, or future changes herein.

Point 510 is a trademark of Fujitsu Personal Systems, Inc. IBM, IBM PC AT, and IBM PS/2 are registered trademarks of IBM Corporation. MS, MS-DOS, and Microsoft are registered trademarks of Microsoft C orporation.

Windows for W ork gro ups , Windows 95, and Windows for Pen Computing are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

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Association. All other products are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

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Agency Compli ance

UL Notice

Caution

For continued protection against the risk of fire, replace only with the same type and rating of fuse.

Caution

The battery pack and batteries inside the Pen Computer are not user replaceable. Please contact Fujitsu Personal Systems, Inc. Service Center for replacement of all batteries.

Caution

Danger of e xplosion if CMOS batt ery is incorrectly re placed. Re place only with the s ame or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to manufacturer's instructions.

Warning

CMOS battery may e xplode if mis treated. Do not recha rge, disas sembl e or dispose of in fire.

Caution

The battery used inside the battery pack may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not disassemble, heat above 100 degrees C (212 F) or incinerate. The battery used inside the batte ry pack mu st be re place d at Fu jitsu Personal Systems Inc.’ s Service Center only. Dispose of used battery promptly. Keep away from children. If swallowed, contact a physician at once.

Caution

Overcharging, short circuiting, reverse charging, mutilation or incineration of the cells must be avoided to prevent one or more of the following occurrences: release of toxic materials, release of hydrogen and/or oxygen gas, rise in surface temperature. If a cell has leaked or vented, it should be replaced immediately using protective gloves. If and when necessary, these cells must be replaced with identical new ones from the same manufacturer.

If a cell to be repl aced i s con nected w ith oth er cell s in s eries , it is recomm ended that th e other cells be replaced with the new ones at the same time.

FCC Notice

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 desig ned to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a re sidential 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 and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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

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

Shielded interconnect cables must be employed with this equipment to ensure compliance with the pertinent RF emission limits governing this device.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Fujitsu Personal Systems, Inc., could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

FCC Notice for Systems With Built-In Wireless LAN Adapter

To comply with the FCC regulations on intentional radiator (47 CFR, 15, Subpart C), do not change or replace the antenna provided with the unit in any way. Any attempt to do so will constitute a violation of the FCC regulations.

Caution

Do not come into contact with the antenna during operation.

Canadian DOC Comp lian ce

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emis sions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regula tions of th e Canadian Department of Communications.

Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de classe B prescrites dans le règlem e nt sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le Ministère des Communications du Canada.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1

Getting Started.................................................................................. 1-1

System Features and Controls................................................................... 1-2

Status Lights ................................................................................................ 1-5

Point 510 Accessories..... .... ............................................ ................. 1-7

Accessories Included with the Point 510 Pen Tablet................. 1-7

Optional Accessories............................... ... .................................... 1-7

Chapter 2

Using the Point 510 Pen Tablet ...................................................... 2-1

Power............................................................................................................ 2-1

Power States..................................................................................... 2-2

Starting the Pen Tablet ............................................................................... 2-2

Using the Power Butt on as a Suspend/Resume Button ........... 2-2

Using the Power Butt on as an On/Off Button ........................... 2-3

Using the Pen............................................................................................... 2-3

Ensuring Pen Accuracy.................................. .... ... ......................... 2-4

Using Hotpads............................................................................................. 2-5

Suspending and Resuming Operation..................................................... 2-6

Entering Suspend Mode – Suspend/Resume Power Button... 2-6

Entering Suspend Mode – On/Off Power Button ..................... 2-7

Resuming Operation...................................................................... 2-7

Other Suspend/Resume Issues..................................................... 2-8

Charging the Battery Pack ......................................................................... 2-8

Removing and Installing the Battery Pack.............................................. 2-10

Conserving Battery Power......................................................................... 2-11

Using Connectors and Peripheral Interfaces .......................................... 2-11

Optional Wireless RF LAN Transceiver............................. ..................... 2-13

Shutting Down the Point 51 0 Pen Tabl et............. .................................... 2-14

Chapter 3

Care and Maintenance..................................................................... 3-1

Protecting the Display Screen ................................................................... 3-1

Storing the Point 510 Pen Tablet............................................................... 3-1

Protecting the Point 510 Pen Tablet in Harsh Environments ............... 3-2

Cleaning the Display Screen...................................................................... 3-2

Taking Care of the Pen............................................................................... 3-2

Calibrating the Point 510 Display Screen................................................ 3-3

Determining When to Perform Pen Calibration......................... 3-3

Performing Pen Calibration........................................................... 3-3

Solving Problems........................................................................................ 3-4

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Suspended Pen Tablet Will Not Resume..................................... 3-4

Display Screen Is Blank or Difficult to Read............................... 3-5

Infrared Data Transfer is Not Working ....................................... 3-5

Wireless LAN Signal is Interrupted............................................. 3-6

Cursor Is Not Tracking Pen........................................................... 3-6

Audio Volume Too Low............... ... .... .... ... ................................... 3-6

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Chapter 1 Getting Started

The Point 510TM pen tablet is an easy to use, high-performance personal computer that you can run by touching the screen with a supplied “pen,” sometimes called a “stylus.” The Point 510 pen tablet runs the popular Windows for Workgroups or Windows 95 software. This chapter gives an overview of the Point 510 pen tablet’s features and explains basic use.

Antenna

(Optional)

PC Card Door

Power Button

Kensington Lock Attachment Point

Speaker

POINT

MIC

Pen Holder

Pen Microphone

Status Lights

Battery

Pack

Hotpads

Point 510 Pen Tablet Features – Front

1-1

Antenna

(Optional)

Pen T ether Attachment Point

External Stereo Headphone Jack

External Mono Microphone Jack

Serial Communications Port

DC Power Port

Keyboard Port

System Interface

Connector Door

Pen T ether

Attachment Point

IrDA Port

High-Usage Contacts

Hand Strap Mounting Points

Battery Pack

Point 510 Pen Tablet Features – Back

System F eatu res an d Contr ols 1

Before you use the Point 510 pen tablet, familiarize yourself with its basic operation. The main features and controls that you use to operate the Point 510 pen tablet are described briefly below. These items are described in detail later in this manual.

• Power Button

Button that either allows you to turn the Point 510 pen tablet power on and off, or to suspend operation and “save your place” on your pen tablet, depending on how the pen tablet is set up.

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Getting Started

• PC Card Door

Shuttered door that allows you to gain access to the PC Card, if one is installed in the PC Card slot.

• Antenna (Optional)

If installed, an antenna that helps you send and receive data on a wireless local area network (LAN).

• Pen

The main input device that you use to enter data and run pr ograms. The pen h as a hole for attaching the pen tether.

• Pen Holder

A slot built into the corner of the pen tablet fo r storing the Point 510 pen.

• Microphone

A built-in microphone that allows you to record audio information with the Point 510 pen tablet.

• Status Lights

LEDs that indicate power usage, battery charge, and hard disk drive usage.

• Hotpads

Tappable areas at the edge of the screen that allow you to adjust alarm beep volume, display contrast and brightness, and to right-tap (l ike right-clicking a mouse).

• Battery Pack

Rechargeable power source for the Point 510 pen tablet.

• Kensington

Lock

Attachment point built into the Point 510 pen tablet. This is designed for use with a Kensington security lock that enables you to attach the pen tablet to a stationary object such as a desk.

• Speaker

Built-in speaker that allows you to listen to audio files on the Point 510 pen tablet.

• Pen Tether Attachment Points

Bars built into the Point 510 case for attaching the pen tether to the tablet. The other end of the tether fits the corresponding hole in the end of the Point 510 pen.

• External Stereo Headphone Jack

Jack for external stereo headphones.

System Features and Controls

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• External Mono Microphone Jack

Jack for an external mono microphone.

• Serial Communications Port

Port that allows you to connect a serial device, such as a modem.

• DC Power Port

Port for attaching external DC power to the Point 510 pen tablet.

• Keyboard Por t

Port for attaching a keyboard to the Point 510 pen tablet.

• System Interface Connector Door

Protective cover for the Point 510 System Interface connector, which lets you use your Point 510 pen tablet with other equipment, such as a printer.

• IrDA Port

Infrared interface that allows wireless communication with other devices that are equipped with an IrDA port.

• High-Usage Contacts

Metal contacts that correspond to connectors on a Point 510 cradle, one of several peripheral holder/charger/connector units available for the Point 510 pen tablet.

• Hand Strap Mounting Points

Four screw fittings that allow you to attach the optional hand strap.

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Getting Started

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