GemTek Technology M940103AG47 Users Manual
M
OTION
C
OMPUTING
LE1600 T
MICROSOFT WINDOWS XP TABLET PC EDITION 2005
ABLET
USER GUIDE
PC
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About This User Guide
CAUTIONS, WARNINGS AND NOTICES
MENU ITEMS,
B
UTTONS,
ICONS
WRITING ON
THE DISPLAY
The following notices are found in this User Guide:
WARNING: Text set off in this way indicates that failure to follow
directions in the warning could result in bodily harm or loss of
life.
CAUTION: Text set off in this way indicates that failure to follow
directions in the CAUTION could result in damage to the
equipment or loss of information.
IMPORTANT: Text set off in this way presents information or instructions
that should be followed or information of particular interest.
NOTE: Text set off in this way presents information or instructions.
Menu items, icons, and instructions found in the procedures in this User
Guide are set apart by capitalizing them exactly as shown on screen.
Examples are the Start menu, Dashboard, Tablet and Pen Settings icon,
and Apply buttons.
Writing on the Motion Tablet PC digitizer display in this User Guide refers to
any handwritten input using the specially-designed Motion digitizer pen, that
is provided. The display responds only to this pen and not to any other type
of pen or to a stylus or other device such as those used with personal digital
assistants (PDAs). The display surface may be damaged by ink pens or
other pointed objects.
INK The term ink refers to digital ink, i.e., hand-drawn or handwritten input and
that can be displayed or converted into text.
REFERENCES
TO USING THE
EN AND
P
PEN FUNCTION
B
UTTON
TASK BAR/
YSTEM TRAY
S
Notations for using the Motion Digitizer Pen, which are found throughout this
User Guide, are described below:
• Tap — Firmly tap the pen on the Tablet PC display, without pressing the
function button on the pen; a tap equals a mouse left-click
• Double-tap — Tap the pen twice on the display, without pressing the
function button on the pen
• Right-click — Press the function button on the pen and tap the pen on
the display (equals a mouse right-click)
• Press and hold — Press and hold the tip of the pen to the display without pressing the pen function button (equals a mouse right-click)
• Tap and drag — Tap and drag the pen on the display
• Select/Highlight — Tap on the item on the display to activate the function: to select a line of text, tap, hold down the button, and drag the pen
across the text to highlight it
The Microsoft Windows task bar is on the lower-left of the display; the
system tray (or notification area) is on the lower right, near the clock.
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Table of Contents
Chapter
Features Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Quick Start Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Hardware Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Tablet PC Buttons, Connectors, and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Ports, Slots and Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Software Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
1 Getting Started with Your Tablet PC
Using the Motion Digitizer Pen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Helpful Hints: Pen and Ink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Complete the Microsoft Tablet PC Tutorials . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Review Using Your Motion Tablet and User Guide . . . . . . . . . 4
Open the Motion Dashboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Visit the Microsoft Help and Support Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Tablet PC Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Fingerprint Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Motion AC Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Motion Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Front Panel Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Front Panel LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Battery Status LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Using Your Motion Tablet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Motion Dashboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Motion Security Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Motion Third-Party Software Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Chapter
Pen and Ink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Audio and Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Power Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Security Features and Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
2 Using Your Motion Tablet PC
Configuring Tablet and Pen Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Calibrating and Using Your Digital Pen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Using the Tablet PC Input Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Helpful Hints: Using the TIP Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Motion Dashboard Audio System Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Adjusting Display Settings and Screen Brightness . . . . . . . . 26
Creating Schemes for External Monitors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Helpful Hints: Mirrored and Extended Modes . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Configuring Your Power Management Settings . . . . . . . . . .31
Using Your Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Helpful Hints: Battery and Power Management . . . . . . . . . . 36
Motion Security Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Motion OmniPass and Fingerprint Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Helpful Hints: Successful Fingerprint Captures . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Capturing a Fingerprint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Capturing a Second Fingerprint Later . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Configuring Advanced OmniPass Features . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
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Logging Onto a Remembered Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Configuring Strong Logon Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Infineon Trusted Platform Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Windows Security System Components Overview . . . . . . . . 47
Speech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Introduction to Speech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Motion Speak Anywhere Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Speech Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Helpful Hints: Dictating and Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Ports, Slots and Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
PC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
SD Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
IrDA (infrared) Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
USB Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Speaker Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Microphone Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
DVI-D Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
VGA Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Docking Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Wireless Networking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Wi-Fi (802.11) Wireless Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Bluetooth Wireless Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Using the Bluetooth Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Helpful Hints: Bluetooth Wireless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Using Infrared Wireless Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Configuring Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Chapter 3
Care and Maintenance
Caring for Your Tablet PC and Its Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
General Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Caring for the Standard and View Anywhere Displays . . . . .70
Caring for the Motion Digitizer Pen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Ordering New Pens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Traveling With our Tablet PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Traveling by Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Other Travel Hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
System Repair/Recovery Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Appendix ATroubleshooting and Support
Solutions To Common Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Frequently Asked Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Motion Warranties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Standard and Extended Warranty and Insurance Programs 82
Motion Computing Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
Appendix BMotion Tablet PC Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
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Chapter 1 Getting Started with Your Tablet PC
FEATURES OVERVIEW
Chapter
1
Getting Started with Your Tablet PC
The Tablet PC from Motion Computing® combines the best features of
desktop and notebook computing with the unique mobility and versatility
found only in a Tablet PC. This chapter provides a quick start overview of
the hardware and software features of the Tablet PC. Specific details on
how to set up and use the Tablet PC are provided in Chapter 2. The Care
and Maintenance of your new Tablet PC is detailed in Chapter 3. Appendix
A is a summary of common problems and the steps to take if those
problems occur. Appendix B is a reference to where you can find the Tablet
PC Specifications.
It is not necessary to read this document from cover to cover. If you are
already familiar with personal computers, you may feel comfortable
proceeding to the instructions in the next chapter. If there are certain things
you want to learn about your new Tablet PC, look in the Table of Contents or
search for that topic.
The Motion Tablet PC includes these key features:
•Microsoft
contains a Tablet PC Input Panel (TIP) with ink-to-text and word recognition functionality, and an improved security infrastructure that helps
defend against viruses, worms, and hackers
• Optional View Anywhere
outdoor and indoor viewing, providing the same wide viewing angles as
the standard display while significantly improving the sunlight contrast
ratio and significantly reducing unwanted reflection and glare
• Ambient Light Sensor (ALS) to automatically optimize display performance and battery life
• Integrated 802.11 Wi-Fi wireless technology
• Integrated Bluetooth
devices
• Fingerprint reader for convenient, secure biometric password management; combined with Motion OmniPass software to manage settings
• Speak Anywhere
tics software with integrated array microphones to optimize the audio
capabilities of your Tablet PC
• Motion Dashboard for convenient access to Tablet PC controls
• High speed USB ports
• Front panel status LEDs and function buttons
®
Windows® XP Tablet PC Edition 2005 operating system that
TM
display which optimizes the display for both
®
wireless technology for pairing with Bluetooth
TM
technology that combines user-configurable acous-
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• Screen rotation
• Handwriting and voice recognition
• PC Card slot for memory expansion, or accessory
connections
• Secure Digital (SD) Card slot to support SD storage devices
• User-configurable power-saving schemes
• Additional I/O ports
• Two audio jacks (designated as microphone/audio in and
headphone/audio out)
• Two USB 2.0 ports
• External VGA monitor port
• RJ-45 (Gigabit Ethernet network)
• DVI-D (Digital Video Interface) port
• Infrared (IrDA) transceiver
• DC power-in port
• Motion Digitizer Pen/Eraser for ink input, with a pen storage bay and a
pen tether anchor built into the Tablet PC
• Universal security lock slot
QUICK START INSTRUCTIONS
Start the Tablet PC by sliding the power switch. The power LED turns blue
and the Hard Disk Drive (HDD) LED intermittently flashes blue (these are
the top two LEDs on the upper right corner). Then Windows XP launches.
When you start the Tablet PC, the Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005
Tutori al s screen appears.
NOTE: If you do not want this screen to continue to appear,
check “Do not show me this again.” We recommend that
you complete the Microsoft tutorials, which take a few minutes. It you do not want to run the tutorials now, you can return
to them by tapping Start > Using Your Motion Tablet PC.
Using the Motion Digitizer Pen
Function Button
The Motion Digitizer Pen contains
internal electronics that let you
enter digital ink on the Tablet PC
display. The pen is a sensitive,
electronic, data-entry device
designed in conjunction with the
Tip
Eraser
display. The pen includes a user-
replaceable tip; the other end of
the pen serves as an eraser in applications that support an eraser. The pen
contains no batteries and requires no external power. The pen contains a
pen function button, used for right-clicking (like a mouse) and a small
opening at one end for attaching a pen tether cord. Using the pen tether
(provided) helps prevent pen loss; attach it to the built-in pen tether post on
the upper right edge of the Tablet PC. The pen also comes with replacement
pen tips and a replacement tool. For information about replacing the pen
tips, refer to the Care and Maintenance information in Chapter 3.
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Pen Usage. Think of the pen as your mouse; review the following
information about how it works in conjunction with tapping, pressing, and the
function button.
• Tap — Firmly tap the pen on the Tablet PC display, without pressing the
function button on the pen; a tap equals a mouse left-click
• Double-tap — Tap the pen twice on the display, without pressing the
function button on the pen
• Right-click — Press the function button on the pen and tap the pen on
the display (equals a mouse right-click)
• Press and hold — Press and hold the tip of the pen to the display without pressing the pen function button (equals a mouse right-click)
• Tap and drag — Tap and drag the pen on the display
• Select/Highlight — Tap on the item on the display to activate the function: to select a line of text, tap, hold down the button, and drag the pen
across the text to highlight it
NOTE: For best results, we recommend that you calibrate
your pen before using it for the first time. For information
about this and other pen procedures, refer to “Calibrating and
Using Your Digital Pen” on page 20.
Helpful Hints: Pen and Ink
Here are some additional hints about working with the digital pen. For more
information about the pen and Tablet PC settings refer to “Configuring
Tablet and Pen Settings” on page 19.
• When you write with the pen, you can rest your hand or arm anywhere
without disturbing any open programs or damaging the display.
• Watch the cursor instead of the pen tip when you write. The cursor is a
guide for your pen movements. If it does not align with the pen tip, you
should recalibrate the pen.
• Practice writing and learn how firmly and where to tap on the Tablet PC
display. You need these skills for activating programs, menus, or other
Tablet PC functions.
• The pen can be held like any other writing tool. Learn how to hold it and
when and how to press the function button on the pen, which activates
right-click options (such as pop-up menus). You can also activate the
right-click options by pressing and holding the pen tip on the surface of
the display.
• Change pen tips every 90 days in a clean environment. Change pen tips
every 30 days if you use the pen in an environment with airborne or surface debris (sand, dust, etc.) or if you drop it on a rough surface. Any of
these or similar situations could damage the pen tip or embed debris in
it. You may not notice the damage or debris until it is too late. Damaged
pen tips could scratch the display.
Perform the following steps to familiarize yourself with the Tablet PC.
• Complete the Microsoft Tablet PC Tutorials
• Read the Motion Resources Page and review the User Guide
• Open the Motion Dashboard
• Go to the Microsoft Help and Resources Page for more information
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Complete the Microsoft Tablet PC Tutorials
When you start your Tablet PC, several tutorials are offered to help you
learn to use various features, such as the Tablet PC Input Panel (TIP) and
speech recognition.
The tutorials are short, quick, and informative and are an excellent place to
begin a successful Tablet PC experience.
NOTE: Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition
2005 provides several tutorials. One set appears each time you start the Tablet PC (unless
you deactivate this option). Others can be found
by tapping the Using Your Motion Tablet icon
on your desktop. If you are new to the Tablet PC
world, taking the tutorials is a great way to get
started and learn quickly.
Review Using Your Motion Tablet and User Guide
Tap the shortcut Using Your Motion Tablet icon on your desktop to open
the Using Your Motion Tablet page. Instructions for using the pen, the
Motion Dashboard, and links to other applications, are included. Also, you
can tap the Motion User Guide icon on your desktop to open the online
Motion Tablet PC User Guide at any time.
Open the Motion Dashboard
The Motion Dashboard is an exclusive Motion Computing application that
you can use to access programs and functions as well as configure your
Tablet PC.
To open the Motion Dashboard, press the Dashboard (Hot Key #1) button
on the Tablet PC front panel or select Start > All Programs > Motion
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Resources > Motion Dashboard. (Refer to “Tablet PC Buttons,
Connectors, and Indicators” on page 9 for a description of the Tablet PC
buttons and indicators).
The Motion Dashboard can be used to monitor and set some of the most
commonly used control panel items for the Tablet PC. For more information,
refer to “Motion Dashboard” on page 15.
Visit the Microsoft Help and Support Center
You can find additional information about your Tablet PC and the Windows
XP Tablet PC Edition 2005 operating system in the Microsoft Help and
Support Center. Access help by selecting Start > Help and Support.
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HARDWARE
VERVIEW
O
Whenever you open the Help and Support Center while your Tablet PC is
connected to the Internet, the "Did You Know" section checks for updates
from Microsoft and Motion Computing, such as system-use hints, or notices
from Motion Computing about your Tablet PC.
If this is your first experience with the Windows XP operating system, taking
the Microsoft tour is a good way to get started. Select Start > Help and
Support > What’s new in Windows XP > Taking a tour or tutorial.
Tablet PC Display
The Motion Tablet PC includes a 12.1-inch display with wide viewing angles.
The Tablet PC standard display incorporates the following features:
• A highly-readable, liquid-crystal display (LCD)
• A protective layer that offers a firm writing surface and minimizes glare
• A digitizer panel underlying the display that enables handwritten entry
with a specially-designed Motion Digitizer Pen and the TIP
• A wide viewing angle display that provides bright, clear viewing at up to
180 degrees, plus a high contrast ratio, fast response time, and authentic color at any angle
• A digitizer that responds to the Motion Digitizer Pen, but not to a plastic
stylus or to finger touches
• A display surface that lets you touch or rest your hand on it without
affecting open programs or data input
NOTE: For information about display care, see Chapter 3 of
this User Guide.
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Tablet PC View AnywhereTM Display Option. The View Anywhere display
option was designed to enhance indoor viewing and to improve outdoor
viewing while retaining all the standard display features. The bright 12.1inch XGA TFT display was developed from a proprietary optical
enhancement process based on technology initially developed for high-end
military aviation and marine applications. The View Anywhere display
includes all the features of the standard display plus the following
components:
• A protective layer that improves the sunlight contrast ratio and significantly reduces reflection and glare
• Improved sunlight contrast ratio, which enhances viewability at wide
viewing angles even further than the standard display
• Enhanced optical display technology with a significant reduction in
unwanted reflection and glare and improved light pass-through efficiency
Fingerprint Reader
The fingerprint reader lets you scan your fingerprint and
associate it with passwords. This feature offers a quick
and convenient way to log on to your Tablet PC, provides
global password management, and protects your Tablet
PC data from unauthorized access. The fingerprint reader
also serves as a scrolling device; you can move your
finger vertically (from top to bottom) to scroll the cursor
within the active application window.
Motion AC Adapter
The Motion AC Adapter has three components:
• AC power adapter
• Power cord
• AC mini-plug with folding prongs that can be
used instead of the long cord when traveling
CAUTION: Use the Motion AC Adapter with your Motion Tablet PC. This adapter should not
be used to
power any other electronic devices. If you do so, you
may damage the accessory or the other device.
Motion Battery Pack
Each Motion Tablet PC ships with a Lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery mounted and
latched at the top edge of the Tablet PC. Extra batteries are available from
Motion Computing. An optional Extended Battery is available that provides
additional hours of continuous operation.
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WARNING: To avoid personal injury, handle the battery with care. Do not open, puncture, short, or expose
it to fire or water. Keep the battery in an ambient temperature of less than +104°F (+40°C); for example, do
not leave it in a closed car in hot weather for an extended time.
For additional safety information, see the Safety and
Regulatory Guide packaged with your Tablet PC.
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TABLET PC
BUTTONS,
CONNECTORS,
AND
INDICATORS
The following shows the buttons, connectors, and other components on the
Tablet PC. While there are no controls on the back side of the Tablet PC,
there is a sliding panel that covers the Extended Battery connector. This
panel must be open before connecting the optional Extended Battery. The
connector panel should be closed when not being used.
Tablet PC LEDs, Buttons, Connectors, and Other Components
Wireless On/Off Alternately turns wireless on and off; makes it easy to disable wireless on
airplanes (button must be pressed and held for 1/2 second to take affect)
Pen bay Storage area for the Motion digitizer pen; located at upper right edge. A pen
tether attachment point is located directly above the pen bay.
Power LED Displays power status; lights blue when power is on, blinks blue on low battery
Battery LED Displays battery status; lights amber when battery is charging; blinks blue when
in stand by state
Hard drive LED Displays hard disk drive (HDD) activity - blinks blue
Wireless LED Displays wireless 802.11 and Bluetooth activity; white for 802.11, blue for
Bluetooth
Escape button Primary function: Escape; secondary function: Alt+Tab
Function button Press this button then another to activate Secondary button functions
Five-way directional
control button
Dashboard (Hot Key
#1) or Windows
Journal (with Function)
Primary functions: Scrolls Up/Down/Right/Left + Enter
Secondary functions: Left arrow—Shift+Tab; Right arrow—Tab; Up arrow—Page
Up; Down arrow—Page Down
Primary function: Opens the Motion Dashboard; programmable
Secondary function: Opens the Windows Journal application
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Rotate Display (Hot
Key #2)/TIP (Tablet PC
input panel)
SAS button Primary function: Ctrl-Alt-Del; Secondary function: None
Microphones Work at a natural distance; disabled when an external microphone is plugged in
PC card slot Holds one Type-II PC Card for memory expansion, Smart Card
SD card Slot Holds one SD-type card, for memory expansion (SDIO compatible)
Infrared (IrDA)
transceiver
Power switch Turns the Tablet PC on and off; can be configured to activate Hibernate or Stand
DVI-D connector A digital video interface digital connector for attachment to a digital video
AC power port AC point of connection for the AC adapter
RJ-45/LAN Standard RJ-45 connector for a 10/100/1000 Mbps network
VGA connector A standard DB-15 monitor connector for an external monitor, projector, or other
Docking connector Connects the Tablet PC with the Motion FlexDock for the LE series (not pictured
USB ports (2) Universal Serial Bus; a port for connecting USB 2.0 devices, such as a storage
Audio input/output (2) Microphone and headset plug; 3.5 mm plug
Speakers (2) Integrated speakers that are muted when you connect a headset or external
Fingerprint reader Swipe-type sensor for scanning fingerprints; used for password management
Ambient Light Sensor Measures the background light and automatically balances display brightness
Air vent Active cooling system vent, dissipates heat from the Tablet PC (side and back)
External battery
connector
Primary function: Changes the Tablet PC display orientation; programmable
Secondary function: Opens the Tablet PC Input Panel
An infrared transceiver built into the Tablet PC. Allows communication with other
devices compliant with the IrDA standard. Effective range is approximately 3 feet
By mode
interface monitor. An optional DVI-D cable is available from Motion Computing.
To use a digital video interface monitor you must use this cable with your Tablet
PC.
VGA device
in the illustration)
device, mouse, printer, digital camera, or optical disk drives
speakers
and security; also serves as a scroll device in active application window
(not pictured in the illustration)
An external battery connector is included on the backside of the Tablet PC. It is
located under a sliding panel in the upper center of the chassis. The sliding panel
must be opened before attempting to attach the Extended Battery.
Front Panel Buttons
The front panel of the Motion Tablet PC contains six buttons. Most of these
buttons have both primary and secondary functions. In addition, some may
be re-programmed for other functions. The SAS (security) button is located
at the top left corner of the Tablet PC.
Front Panel LEDs
The Tablet PC front panel (shown in the illustration) contains status LEDs for
the following:
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• Power On and Off
• Battery
• Hard Disk Drive
• Wireless
The front panel LEDs are described in the following table.
Power
Battery
Hard Disk Drive
Wireless (white is
802.11, blue is
Bluetooth)
Front Panel Status LEDs
LED Description Status
Power/Stand By Steady blue Tablet PC is on
Flashing blue Tablet PC is in Stand By
Battery Status See Front Panel Battery Status LED below
Hard Disk Drive Flashing/On Some HDD activity
Off No HDD activity
Wireless Activity Independently
flashing white
and blue
Off Wireless is off
Wireless is on:
White=802.11
Blue=Bluetooth
Battery Status LEDs
Your Motion Tablet PC is equipped with a smart battery that provides
information about its power status.
CAUTION: To avoid personal injury, or the risk of fire
or explosion if the battery is overheated, wait until the
battery cools to room temperature before recharging
or replacing it.
NOTE: If the unit is operating on battery power, you
can move the pen over the Power/Battery icon
(shown here and found in the system tray at the
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Battery
Hard
Disk
Drive
Wireless
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lower-right corner of the Tablet PC display) to see the number
of hours of battery life and the percentage of battery charge
remaining.
Front Panel Battery Status LED
Battery LED Battery Status Action
Steady blue Battery charged
(AC plugged in)
Amber Battery charging (AC plugged
in)
NOTE: When the remaining battery charge is 10%, your Tablet PC issues a Low
Battery alarm message in addition to the LED warning. For information about
modifying this alarm (you can set it to display a message or to produce an audible
warning), refer to “Configuring Your Power Management Settings” on page 31.
Fast-flashing amber
(lasts only a few
seconds)
Slow-flashing amber The battery is too hot to charge Move the Tablet PC/ battery
NOTE: Hibernate mode attempts to save data in any open programs to your hard
disk drive. When you restart the Tablet PC, it should return to the same system
status as before hibernation.
Off Tablet PC is unplugged from
3% battery charge remaining
(AC unplugged)
AC power and the system is
running on battery power.
None
None
The Tablet PC issues a
Critical Battery alarm and
automatically goes into
Hibernate mode.
to a cooler environment until
the temperature is closer to
normal.
Plug the Tablet PC into AC
power if you want to
preserve battery power.
PORTS, SLOTS
AND
ONNECTORS
C
Refer to “Power Management” on page 31 for more information about your
battery and power settings.
The Motion Tablet PC contains a number of ports and connectors that you
can use to attach to input/output and networking devices. The following
illustration shows the ports, slots, and connectors that are on the left side of
the LE1600 Tablet PC.
Lock
Wireless On/Off
Power
USB Connectors
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Audio In/Out
DVI-D
VGA
LAN Connector
Slot
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USB Connectors. Two USB connectors are included. These can be used
to connect any USB device to the Tablet PC.
Audio In/Out Connectors. The connectors are marked for microphone
input and speaker output connections.
DVI-D Connector. The Digital Video Interface(DVI-D) connector can be
used to attach a third-party Digital Video Interface enabled monitor to the
Tablet PC. An optional DVI-D cable is offered by Motion Computing for this
purpose. Refer to “Mirroring or Extending Your Display” on page 28 about
how to set up video that is displayed on an attached external display/
monitor.
VGA Connector. The VGA connector can be used to attach a third-party
VGA capable display/monitor to the Tablet PC. Motion Computing does not
provide a VGA cable; refer to the information that came with your display for
the type of cable to use.
LAN Connector. This is a Gigabit Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) connector that
can be used to connect to a network, cable modem, or xDSL; it contains two
status LEDs.
The following illustration shows the ports, slots, and connectors that are on
the right side of the LE1600 Tablet PC.
Pen
Bay
Pen
Tether
AC
Power
SD Card Slot
PC Card Slot Air Vent
IrDA
Transceiver
The right side of the Tablet PC contains:
• AC Power port
• SD Card slot for expanded accessory options (SDIO compatible)
• PCMCIA card slot for third-party type-II PC cards
• Infrared (IrDA) transceiver for short distance network connections with
another IrDA compliant device
• Pen Bay for the Motion Digitizer Pen
• Pen Tether post for attaching the Motion Digitizer Pen
The following illustration shows the connectors and attachment points on
the bottom edge of the Tablet PC.
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FlexDock Connector
SOFTWARE OVERVIEW
Convertible
Keyboard/FlexDock
Attachment
FlexDock Connector. There is a FlexDock connector at the bottom edge of
the Tablet PC. This connector mates with the corresponding connector on
the FlexDock for the LE Series to provide the required signal connections
when the Tablet PC is “docked.” Refer to the Installation Guide provided
with the FlexDock for the LE series unit for more information.
Motion Accessory Port. The Motion Accessory port is for connecting
input/output devices directly to the Motion Tablet PC, or to the FlexDock
for the LE Series when the Tablet PC is mated to the FlexDock. For
example, this is the port for attaching the optional external DVD/CD-RW
Drive to the Tablet PC - all power to the drive is provided through this port.
Convertible Keyboard. There are two attachment points for mating the
Tablet PC to the Motion Convertible Keyboard. When the Tablet PC is
attached to the keyboard, the Tablet PC can be angled to provide a
comfortable viewing angle.
Your new Motion Tablet PC ships with the standard Motion software, Motion
Security Center, Motion Dashboard, and Motion CDs. In addition, it
contains the Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005 Operating
System with a Tablet PC Input Panel (TIP) that includes enhanced ink-totext experience and word recognition, and an improved security
infrastructure that helps defend against viruses, worms, and hackers.
Motion
Accessory
Port
All the software options you ordered have been pre-loaded on your Tablet
PC. Software installation files are in the directory c:\windows\motion.
Using Your Motion Tablet
When you start your Tablet PC and go to Start > Using Your Motion
Tablet, you will find pages that describe software applications and utilities to
help you personalize and make the most of your system. These pages are
opened by your default internet browser. Most of the links on those pages
do not require an internet connection; however, you may need an active
internet connection to access some of the information.
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Motion Dashboard
The Motion Dashboard puts many operations at your fingertips for
convenient access and control. To open the Motion Dashboard, press the
Dashboard button (Hot Key #1).
NOTE: The Motion Dashboard does not include an “Apply”
button. When you change a setting, the change occurs immediately. Tapping “OK” on the Motion Dashboard closes the
window.
Also, if you disable your wireless connection from the Motion
Dashboard, it may still appear to be working for a short time.
The wireless/Bluetooth LED may continue to blink for a few
seconds. This is a timing delay; the connection will end shortly.
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Motion Dashboard Features
Feature Description
Display
Brightness
External
Monitor
Audio Speaker
Volume
The built-in Ambient Light Sensor (ALS) detects light in the
environment and automatically adjusts the display brightness.
Available settings:
•Off
— Blanks the display to save power
•Fixed
• Dynamic
The Tablet PC has a dual-head video controller that can “mirror”
the Tablet PC display or extend it to a second monitor or external
device, such as a data projector. This feature is disabled by
default.
Available settings:
• Mirror Display
• Extend Display
• Disable
Available settings:
• Mute the speaker sound; sliding the scale changes the
• Multimedia Optimized — Best equalization setting for sound
• Voice Optimized — Best setting for voice reproduction from
• External Speakers— Best setting for external speakers or
• Properties — Access advanced operating system controls to
— Maintains a fixed brightness level on the display that
remains constant under varying light conditions
— Uses ALS to maintain a relative brightness level
on the display in varying light conditions
NOTE: For optimal battery life benefits and viewability from ALS, set the brightness scale to the
mid-point or slightly above. If the setting is higher
than this, you lose some of the battery-saving
benefits while gaining minimal improvement in
viewability.
— Clones or duplicates the Tablet PC display
on another monitor or projector
— Enlarges the overall desktop work space to
include both the external monitor and the Tablet PC display
— Disables the External Monitor feature
speaker volume
reproduction from the Tablet PC for a CD player, DVD, or
sound recorder
the Tablet PC speakers
headphones
configure your audio experience. Tap Volume Control >
Options > Properties to set Playback and Recording for a
selected device.
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Audio Microphones
Pen and
Digitizer
Wireless Available Settings:
Power
Management
Motion
Security
Center
Stand By Puts the Tablet PC in a low-power Stand By state for a
Help Displays Motion Dashboard Help application
Available settings:
• Mute — Sliding scale changes microphone volume
• Narrow Angle — Best setting for dictation, Voice over IP
(VoIP), or “voice noisy” environments
• Medium Angle — Best setting for small group, conference
table, or “voice quiet” environments; the microphone detects
sounds from a larger area
• Wide Angle — Best setting for an open meeting room
• Calibrate — Trains the microphones to focus on sounds from
a particular location or angle
Available Options:
• Calibrates the pen to the display
• Pen and Button Options — Changes Tablet PC, pen, and button properties, such as hot-key assignments, right/left handedness, or the right-click function; enable the eraser for
applications that support an eraser.
• Enables/disables the 802.11 (Wi-Fi) and/or Bluetooth wireless
radio
• Disables either or both wireless devices at Tablet PC start up
(useful in environments where policy prohibits wireless operations)
• The physical wireless button (not on the Motion Dashboard)
is intended for situations where you want to shut wireless
down quickly and reliably.
Lets you set power schemes and power button options; also
displays remaining battery power. You can select from an
extensive list of power schemes or you can create custom power
schemes to fit your environment.
Opens the Motion Security Center where you can do the
following:
• Access Motion OmniPass; refer to “Motion OmniPass and Fingerprint Reader” on page 38
• Review or modify Trusted Platform Module settings; refer to
“Infineon Trusted Platform Module” on page 47
• Open the Microsoft Security Center to review or modify Windows security settings; refer to “Using Windows Security” on
page 48
temporary suspension from which you can quickly resume a
Windows session.
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Motion Security Center
The Motion Security Center consolidates the tablet security applications into
one single security management dashboard. It provides the ability to
manage the security applications and settings from a single point. You can
also find quick links for help with various security-related tasks. Motion
Security Center provides access to the Motion OmniPass, Infineon TPM,
and Microsoft Security Center applications.
Motion Third-Party Software Solutions
Visit the Motion website at www.motioncomputing.com/products and select
Software. You will find links to software solutions to purchase as well as free
downloads from Motion software and service partners.
All Motion Tablet PCs come packaged with CDs for the repair and recovery
of the operating system and utilities and drivers. Separate application CDs,
including the Motion Pak and Microsoft Office Pak software, are optional at
the time of purchase.
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Chapter
2
Using Your Motion Tablet PC
This chapter is divided into the following sections:
• “Pen and Ink” on page 19
• “Audio and Video” on page 26
• “Power Management” on page 31
• “Security Features and Settings” on page 37
• “Speech” on page 51
• “Ports, Slots and Connectors” on page 56
• “Wireless Networking” on page 57
• “Configuring Buttons” on page 67
Each of these sections includes a brief introduction to the topic, and
information on how to access and use the feature or function. Other than a
brief introduction to these topics in Chapter 1; all other information regarding
the topic, including set up, operating procedures, and helpful hints, is in this
chapter.
PEN AND INK A significant difference between using a standard personal computer or a
laptop and your Tablet PC is the use of pen and ink in software applications.
Some software applications are designed specifically for pen and ink while
others may be “ink enabled” to improve their suitability with ink input. Be
aware that you need to turn on the ink in Microsoft Word or Microsoft Excel
to be able to write over what is being displayed. You can also use the TIP to
enter text directly.
Configuring Tablet and Pen Settings
The Tablet and Pen Settings window is accessed by tapping the Pen and
Button Options button in the Pen and Digitizer area of the Motion
Dashboard. Refer to “Tablet PC Buttons, Connectors, and Indicators” on
page 9 for a description of the Tablet PC buttons and their default behavior.
You can make selections to set up the following from the various subwindows of the Tablet and Pen Settings window:
• Settings Tab
• Select right-handed or left-handed to improve handwriting
recognition
• Set the menu location for right-handed or left-handed display
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• Set the calibration for each orientation
• Change the rotation sequence
• Set the display screen brightness
• Display Tab
• Select and preview the primary screen orientation
• Change the rotation sequence
• Set the screen brightness for each power setting
• Tablet Buttons Tab
• Set up the front panel buttons
• Set same for all orientations, or
• Set different for each orientation
• Pen Options Tab
• Set up the pen and equivalent mouse actions
• Set up the pen buttons and enable the eraser (application
dependent)
Click on each tab and practice setting different options. The default settings
may be perfect for your work situation, but if not, the Tablet and Pen
Settings window lets you set up your Tablet PC according to your unique
needs.
The following illustration is a sample Tablet and Pen Settings window - this
window includes a checkbox to enable the eraser - if your eraser is not
functioning properly, make sure this box is checked. Also, availability of the
eraser is application dependent; not all software applications allow the top of
the pen to be used as an eraser. Refer to the Microsoft Help application for
more information about these features (tap the HELP button).
Calibrating and Using Your Digital Pen
Be sure to calibrate your pen in both portrait and landscape orientations the
first time you start your Tablet PC, then again at other times if the cursor
does not seem to line up with the pen tip. Calibration ensures the accuracy
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of the pen and adjusts the input angle for each person who uses it. The
Tablet PC stores calibration data and settings on a per-user basis.
1. Open the Motion Dashboard and tap Calibrate Digitizer.
Or double-tap the Tablet and Pen Settings icon in the
system tray, located in the lower right-hand corner of the
display window. This opens the Tablet and Pen Settings
window.
NOTE: This icon may be hidden in the system tray. Tap the
system tray left-arrow to open all hidden icons.
2. Hold the pen naturally, angled as if you are writing with a pen, and
tap the pen point in the center of each of the four calibration
crosshairs as they appear. During calibration, try to position the
Tablet PC as close to the way you will use it as possible, whether
holding it in portrait or landscape orientation or using it in a FlexDock
for the LE Series or with a Convertible Keyboard. Changing the pen
or display angles affects the calibration.
3. If you change the orientation, you may need to calibrate the pen
again.
When using the pen as a cursor, you can determine if you are in the right
place to select a menu item. For example, look at the position of the pointer
on the screen, not where the pen touches the display.
CAUTION: Do not write on the Tablet PC display
with ink pens or other sharp objects that could damage it. Do not use markers that could also damage
the display.
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Refer to the following to compare mouse and pen actions:
Mouse versus Pen Actions
With a Mouse
Point and click Point and tap the pen on the display.
Double-click Double-tap the pen on the display.
Click-and-drag Tap-and-drag the pen on the display.
Right-click Press the pen button while tapping, or
press and hold the pen on the display.
With the Digitizer
Pen
Deactivating Pen Button to End Accidental Right-Clicks. If you find that
you accidentally press the pen button when you write, you may want to
deactivate this option. (You will still be able to open right-click menus by
pressing and holding the pen against the display surface.)
Using the Tablet PC Input Panel
The Tablet PC Input Panel (TIP) is the primary tool for entering text and
provides several text correction and control options. The TIP also includes
buttons for activating speech recognition and voice command capabilities. It
is opened by tapping the TIP icon in the Windows task bar. In some
applications, a small TIP icon floats nearby. As you move your pen close to
the display; tap that icon to open the TIP.
TIP icon: Tap the icon to open
the Tablet PC Input panel (TIP).
Using the TIP. The following example shows how the TIP icon appears in a
“Save As” window; you can tap the icon to open the TIP panel to use
handwriting or the On Screen Keyboard to enter the name of the New
Folder.
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