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GoBook® Q•100 Help

Controls
Batteries
Maintaining Your GoBook Q•100
Using Your GoBook Q•100 Safely
CompactFlash Cards
Peripherals
ActiveSync
Troubleshooting
Legal Information

Controls

The GoBook Q•100 is equipped with a numeric keypad, cursor keys and a few special
function keys. Other functions are available via the touch-screen.

Backlight
Stylus
Entering Data
Resetting Your GoBook Q•100

Backlight

Press the FN key along with the left or right arrow keys to adjust the backlight. The
backlight has four levels of brightness. It is on by default and turns off automatically after
3 minutes of inactivity. These settings may be adjusted in the GoBook Q•100's settings

When the display backlight turns on, the keypad backlight also turns on. It turns off
whenever the display backlight turns off.

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Stylus
Entering Data
Resetting Your GoBook Q•100

Using the Stylus

The stylus is designed to be light-weight and comfortable to use, as well as being gentle
on the touch screen. It is stored in a channel in the back of the terminal.

To remove the stylus from the channel, press on its textured part and push it up and out.

NOTE It is good practice to return the stylus to the holder when not in use. If you lose
the stylus you may use your fingertips instead, but they are not as precise.

CAUTION Do not use a ballpoint pen or sharp pointed object to operate the touch
screen, as this can damage the screen.

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Backlight
Entering Data
Resetting Your GoBook Q•100

Entering Data

Use the keypad to enter numerical data. Use the cursor keys to move the cursor around
the screen.

If your GoBook Q•100 has a Yes key, it operates as an enter or return key in most cases,
when the response is expected to be affirmative.

The FN key has these functions:
FN+Enter Enters Alpha Mode so you can use the keypad to enter text. Once in Alpha
mode, hold down a key to cycle through the characters available. Release the key to
choose a letter or number. For example, if you hold down the 5 key it will cycle through

j, k, l, and 5.
FN+Left / Right Arrow Toggles the backlight
FN+Number When the number key is pushed repeatedly, it cycles through the Alpha

mode characters available for that key.

FN+Power Key When held for five seconds this performs a Soft Reset.
FN+Power Key+Top Center Key When held for five seconds this performs a Hard

Reset.
CAUTION The Hard Reset is an emergency procedure only. Use the Soft Reset instead
if possible. If you Hard Reset, you will lose the settings saved in the Pocket PC operating
system as well as all data stored in RAM. You will have to recalibrate your terminal's
touch screen and personal data when you restart.

The FN key may also have different functions depending on the program in use.

When a field appears requiring text entry, the virtual (soft) keyboard will pop up. This
can then be operated with the stylus. For more information about entering data via the
virtual keyboard or other input method see Entering Information

See Also

Use the soft keyboard
Backlight
Stylus
Resetting Your GoBook Q•100

Resetting your GoBook Q•100

If your GoBook Q•100 locks up or fails to operate, you may need to reset it in one of two
ways.

Soft Reset
Hold down both the Power and FN keys for about five seconds. After a few seconds the
screen will blank and the GoBook Q•100 will perform a Soft Reset. The Soft Reset does
not affect the Pocket PC operating system and no data loss will occur.

Hard Reset
Hold down the Power, FN and the center top number key simultaneously for about five
seconds. This will perform a Hard Reset resulting in data loss.

CAUTION The Hard Reset is an emergency procedure only. Use the Soft Reset instead
if possible. If you Hard Reset, you will lose the settings saved in the Pocket PC operating
system as well as all data stored in RAM. You will have to recalibrate your terminal's
touch screen and personal data when you restart.

See Also

Backlight

Stylus
Entering Data

Batteries

Battery Information
Checking the Batteries
Battery Conservation
Battery Charging
Battery Replacement
Battery Storage

Battery Information

The GoBook Q•100's primary battery is a rechargeable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) pack. DO
NOT use other batteries. They may damage your GoBook Q•100.

After inserting a new Li-Ion battery pack, charge it to 100% before use. This ensures that
the battery pack's power gauge calculations will be correct. Frequent incomplete charges
lead to progressively larger errors that only a full charge can fix. Charge on AC power at
least 7 hours to ensure the internal backup battery is also fully charged; however it may
take longer if the ambient temperature is extremely hot or cold.

The internal backup battery retains data up to 48 hours if the main battery pack is fully
discharged or removed. Its charge is automatically topped-off whenever the GoBook
Q•100 is awake and on external or main battery power. To ensure data integrity, the main
battery should always be kept charged and important data should be saved in non-volatile
memory, such as on the CompactFlash card

Whenever possible, use the AC power adapter with the GoBook Q•100 to conserve the
battery pack. The AC Adapter charges the battery pack and supplies a maintenance
charge to the backup battery. Ideally, you should charge your battery pack at the end of
every day. Proper charging practice keeps both batteries in good condition.

If you do not intend to use your GoBook Q•100 for an extended period of time, back-up
all important data in non-volatile memory, such as on a CompactFlash card.

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Checking the Batteries
Battery Conservation
Battery Charging
Battery Replacement
Battery Storage

Checking the Batteries

To view battery information tap the Windows icon > Settings > System tab > Power icon.

Main Battery Status

The Main battery power bar shows its current charge status.

High: the battery should not need charging in the next few hours.
Low: charge or replace the battery within the next hour.
Critical: charge or replace the battery immediately.

You will not lose Windows registry or data held in memory while you charge or replace
the main battery.

As the backup battery is constantly being charged, its charge status is not displayed.

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Battery Information
Battery Conservation
Battery Charging
Battery Replacement
Battery Storage

Battery Conservation

To conserve power, the GoBook Q•100 automatically switches itself off (suspends) after
3 minutes of inactivity when on battery power. It does not suspend when connected to
AC power.

See Also

Battery Information
Checking the Batteries
Battery Charging
Battery Replacement
Battery Storage

Battery Charging

Use only the AC Adapter or vehicle charger supplied with your GoBook Q•100.

Plug the GoBook Q•100 charging adapter connector into the COM1 (left) socket of the
GoBook Q•100. Then connect the AC Adapter to a suitable AC mains power supply.

The battery pack may take up to three hours to fully recharge. Make sure that the pack is
fully recharged to 100% capacity so that the battery gauge calculations will be accurate.

The left green LED below the display flashes regularly while the battery is charging.
When charging is complete, the green LED stays lit. If the LED ever flashes irregularly, a
charging error has occurred and you should seek advice from your system provider.

See Also

Battery Information
Checking the Batteries
Battery Conservation
Battery Replacement
Battery Storage

Battery Replacement

CAUTION Do not attempt to open, puncture or dispose of the battery pack in fire. The

battery pack can burst or explode releasing hazardous chemicals.

1. Turn off your GoBook Q•100.

2. Remove the hand strap by pulling the lower clip down and out of its recess.

3. Using a coin or flathead screwdriver, release the two battery retaining screws.

4. Remove the old battery pack using the flat end of the stylus as a lever, if
necessary.