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CA-27

Operation Manual

Part Number: 7990 0121 0001 R00

(May 2004)

TRADEMARKS All brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

NOTE Information in this manual is subject to change without notice.

Regulatory Information

This appendix provides regulatory statements and safety notices on your computer.

NOTE: Marking labels located on the exterior of your computer indicate the regulations that your model complies with. Please check the marking labels and refer to the corresponding statements in this appendix. Some notices apply to specific models only.

On the Use of the System

Class B Regulations

USA

Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement

NOTE:

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 mor e 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.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Please note:

The use of a non-shielded interface cable with this equipment is prohibited.

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Canada Canadian Department of Communications

Radio Interference Regulations Class B Compliance Notice

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canada Interference-Causing equipment regulations.

Cet appareil numérique de Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement Canadien sur le matériel brouileur.

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

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

Safety Notices

About the Battery

Caution Texts Concerning Lithium Batteries

DANISH

ADVARSEL! Lithiumbatteri – Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering. Udskiftning må kun ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type. Levér det brugte batteri tilbage til leverandøren.

NORWEGIAN ADVARSEL: Eksplosjonsfare ved feilaktig skifte av batteri. Benytt samme batteritype eller en tilsvarende type anbefalt av apparatfabrikanten. Brukte batterier kasseres i henhold til fabrikantens instruksjoner.

SWEDISH VARNING: Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte. Använd samma batterityp eller en ekvivalent typ som rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren. Kassera använt batteri enligt fabrikantens instruktion.

FINNISH

VAROITUS: Paristo voi räjähtää, jos se on virheellisesti asennettu. Vaihda paristo ainoastaan valmistajan suosittelemaan tyyppiin. Hävitä käytetty paristo valmistajan ohjeiden mukaisesti.

ENGLISH

CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the equipment manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to manufacturer's instructions.

DEUTSCH

VORSICHT: Explosionsgefahr bei unsachgemäßem Austausch der Batterie. Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einen vom Hersteller empf ohlenen gleich-wertigen Typ. Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers.

FRENCH

ATTENTION: II y a danger d’explosion s’il y a remplacement incorrect de la batterie. Remplacer uniquement avec une batterie du même type ou d’un type équivalent recommandé par le constructeur. Mettre au rebut les batteries usagées conformément aux instructions du fabricant.

Attention (for USA Users)

The product that you have purchased contains a rechargeable battery. The battery is recyclable. At the end of its useful life, under various state and local laws, it may be illegal to dispose of this battery into the municipal waste stream. Check with your local solid waste officials for details in your area for recycling options or proper disposal.

About the AC Adapter

Use only the AC adapter supplied with your computer. Use of another

type of AC adapter will result in malfunction and/or danger.

Do not use the adapter in a high moisture environment. Never touch

the adapter when your hands or feet are wet.

Allow adeq uate ventilation around the adapter when using it to operate

the device or charge the battery. Do not cover the AC adapter with paper or other objects that will reduce cooling. Do not use the AC adapter while it is inside a carrying case.

Connect the adapter to a proper power source. The voltage

requirements are found on the product case and/or packaging.

Do not use the adapter if the cord becomes damaged.

Do not attempt to service the unit. There are no serviceable parts

inside. Replace the unit if it is damaged or exposed to excess moisture.

About the Modem Caution

1. Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.

2. Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations.

3. Never touch non-insulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface.

4. Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.

5. Avoid using the telephone function (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.

6. Do not use the telephone function to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.

7. Do not use this product near water, for example near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basem ent or near a swimming pool.

Caution (for USA Users)

To reduce the risk of fire, use only No.26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord.

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On the Use of RF Device

NOTE: The information in this section applies to models with the wireless LAN module.

USA and Canada Safety Requirements and Notices

IMPORTANT NOTE: The antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other any atnenna or transmitter.

Radio Frequency Interference Requirements and SAR

The FCC with its action in ET Docket 93-62 has adopted a safety standard for human exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC certified equipment. The wireless LAN module meets the Human Exposure limits found in OET Bulletin 65, 2001, and ANSI/IEEE C95.1, 1992. Proper operation of this radio according to the instructions found in this manual will result in exposure substantially below the FCC’s recommended limits. The following safety precautions should be observed:

Do not touch or move antenna while the unit is transmitting or

receiving.

Do not hold any component containing the radio such that the antenna

is very close or touching any exposed parts of the body, especially the face or eyes, while transmitting.

Do not operate the radio or attempt to transmit data unless the antenna

is connected; if not, the radio may be damaged.

Use in specific environments:

The use of wireless devices in hazardous locations is limited by the

constraints posed by the safety directors of such environments.

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The use of wireless devices on airplanes is governed by the Federal

Aviation Administration (FAA).

The use of wireless devices in hospitals is restricted to the limits set

forth by each hospital.

Antenna use:

High-gain, wall-mount, or mast-mount antennas are designed to be

professionally installed and should be located at a minimum distance of 30 cm (12 inches) or more from the body of all persons. Please contact your professional installer, VAR, or antenna manufacturer for proper installation requirements.

Explosive Device Proximity Warning

WARNING: Do not operate a portable transmitter (such as a wireless network device) near unshielded blasting caps or in an explosive environment unless the device has been modified to be qualified for such use.

Antenna Warning

WARNING: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. The antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or radio transmitter.

Use on Aircraft Caution

CAUTION: Regulations of the FCC and FAA prohibit airborne operation of radio -frequency wireless devices because their signals could interfere with critical aircraft instruments.

EMC Requirements

This device uses, generates and radiates radio frequency energy. The radio frequency energy produced by this device is well below the maximum exposure allowed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

This device complies with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 subpart C of the FCC Rules and Regulations. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference. (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This Transmitter must not be co -located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user authority to operate the equipment.

The FCC limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual and operated in a commercial environment. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular commercial installation, or if operated in a residential area.

If harmful interference with radio or television reception occurs when the device is turned on, the user must correct the situation at the user’s own expense. The user is encouraged to try one or more of the following corrective 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. CAUTION: The Part 15 radio device operates on a non-interference

basis with other devices operating at this frequency. Any changes or modification to said product not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate this device.

Canada Radio Frequency Interference Requirements

To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding. Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing.

Pour empêcher que cet appareil cause du brouillage au service faisant l'objet d'une licence, il doit être utilisé à l'intérieur et devrait être placé loin des fenêtres afin de fournir un écran de blindage maximal. Si le matériel (ou son antenne d'émission) est installé à l'extérieur, il doit faire l'objet d'une licence.

European Union CE Marking and Compliance Notices

Statements of Compliance

English This product follows the provisions of the European Directive 1999/5/EC.

Danish Dette produkt er i overensstemmelse med det europæiske direktiv 1999/5/EC.

Dutch Dit product is in navolging van de bepalingen van Europees Directief 1999/5/EC.

Finnish Tämä tuote noudattaa EU-direktiivin 1999/5/EC määräyksiä.

French Ce produit est conforme aux exigences de la Directive Européenne 1999/5/EC.

German Dieses Produkt entspricht den Bestimmungen der Europäischen Richtlinie 1999/5/EC.

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Greek To рспъьн бхфь рлзспЯ фйт рспвлЭшейт фзт ЕхсщрбъкЮт ПдзгЯбт 1999/5/EC.

Icelandic Þessi vara stenst reglugerð Evrópska Efnahags Bandalagsins númer 1999/5/EC.

Italian Questo prodotto è conforme alla Direttiva Europea 1999/5/EC.

Norwegian Dette produktet er i henhold til bestemmelsene i det europeiske direktivet 1999/5/EC.

Portuguese Este produto cumpre com as normas da Diretiva Européia 1999/5/EC.

Spanish Este producto cumple con las normas del Directivo Europeo 1999/5/EC.

Swedish Denna produkt har tillverkats i enlighet med EG-direktiv 1999/5/EC.

Local Restrictions of 802.11b Radio Usage

CAUTION: Due to the fact that the frequencies used by 802.11b wireless LAN devices may not yet be harmonized in all countries, 802.11b products are designed for use only in specific countries or regions, and is not allowed to be operated in countries or regions other than those of designated use. As a user of these products, you are responsible for ensuring that the products are used only in the countries or regions for which they were intended and for verifying that they are configured with the correct selection of frequency and channel for the country or region of use. Any deviation from permissible settings and restrictions in the country or region of use co uld be an infringement of local law and may be punished as such.

The European variant is intended for use throughout the European Economic Area. However, authorization for use is further restricted in particular countries or regions within countries, as follows:

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General

European standards dictate maximum radiated transmit power of 100 mW Effective Isotropic Radiated Power (EIRP) and the frequency range 2400 – 2483.5 MHz.

Belgium and the Netherlands

In Belgium and the Netherlands, the product may not be used outdoors. See the instructions next under the heading “How to Turn Off the Wireless LAN.”

France

Departments in Which the Wireless LAN Module Can Be Used (Indoors Only)

The wireless LAN module can currently be used indoors only in the following 38 departments of mainland France. Please turn off your wireless LAN radio when operating the device in areas/places other than the 38 departments listed:

01 Ain Orientales 36 Indre 66 Pyrénées 02 Aisne 37 Indre et Loire 67 Bas Rhin 03 Allier 41 Loir et Cher 68 Haut Rhin 05 Hautes Alpes 42 Loire 70 Haute Saône 08 Ardennes 45 Loiret 71 Saône et Loire 09 Ariège 50 Manche 75 Paris 11 Aude 55 Meuse 82 Tarn et Garonne 12 Aveyron 58 Nièvre 84 Vaucluse 16 Charente 59 Nord 88 Vosges 24 Dordogne 60 Oise 89 Yonne 25 Doubs 61 Orne 90 Territoire de Belfort 26 Drôme 63 Puy du Dôme 94 Val de Marne 32 Gers 64 Pyrénées Atlantique

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Departments in Which the Wireless LAN Module’s Maximum EIRP Not Shown in the Previous Table

Frequency Ranges (MHz) Indoors Outdoors

2400 – 2446.5 10 mW Not permitted

2446.5 – 2483.5 100 mW 100 mW on private property with Ministry of Defense approval

Turning Off the Wireless LAN Radio

NOTE: Turning the wireless LAN radio off is not the same as disabling the wireless LAN card. It is not necessary to disable the card to meet the regulatory requirements.

While operating the computer in those French departments that do not allow use of the wireless LAN equipment, the user of the equipment must turn off the wireless LAN radio in order to comply with local regulations (see chapter 2 for more information).

Table of Contents

Preface..............................................................................................XiX

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

Getting the Computer Running............................................. 1-2

Unpacking..................................................................... 1-2

Before You Begin ......................................................... 1-3

Connecting to AC Power............................................... 1-4

Positioning the Tablet PC ...............................................1-5

Using the Wireless Keyboard (option)............................. 1-6

Turning On and Off the Computer.................................. 1-7

Taking a Look at the Computer............................................ 1-9

Right-side Components .................................................. 1-9

Left-side Components .................................................. 1-11

Rear Components ........................................................ 1-12

Front Components .......................................................1-13

Bottom-side Components .............................................1-15

Where to Go from Here....................................................1-16

Chapter 2 Operating Your Tablet PC........................................2-1

Starting and Stopping the Computer...................................... 2-2

Starting the Computer.................................................... 2-2

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Stopping the Computer...................................................2-2

Using the Wireless Keyboard (option) ..................................2-4

Mouse-control Buttons ...................................................2-4

Typewriter Keys ............................................................2-5

Cursor-control Keys .......................................................2-5

Numeric Keypad...........................................................2-6

Euro Symbol..................................................................2-6

Windows Keys ..............................................................2-7

Function Keys ...............................................................2-7

Using the Touchscreen........................................................2-8

Configuring the Touchscreen ..........................................2-9

Using the Floppy Disk Drive (option).................................. 2-10

Connecting the Floppy Disk Drive................................. 2-10

Inserting and Ejecting Floppy Disks............................... 2-12

Using the Hard Disk Drive ................................................ 2-14

Using the Optical Drive (option)......................................... 2-15

Connecting the Optical Drive........................................ 2-16

Inserting and Removing a Disc ..................................... 2-16

Using the Video Features .................................................. 2-18

Configuring the Display Modes..................................... 2-18

Using the Audio Features .................................................. 2-21

Connecting Audio Devices ........................................... 2-22

Using the Communication Features .................................... 2-23

Using the Modem........................................................ 2-23

Using the Wireless LAN.............................................. 2-24

Using the Wireless Modem ...........................................2-25

Chapter 3 Managing Power.........................................................3-1

AC and Car Adapter ...........................................................3-2

Battery Pack......................................................................3-3

Charging the Battery Pack.............................................3-3

Initializing the Battery Pack ............................................3-4

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Checking the Battery Level............................................ 3-4

Replacing the Main Battery Pack................................... 3-5

Battery Low Signals and Actions.................................... 3-6

Power Management............................................................ 3-8

Hibernation ................................................................... 3-8

Power-Saving Tips ............................................................ 3-10

Chapter 4 Expanding Your Computer......................................4-1

Connecting a Serial Device.................................................. 4-2

Connecting a USB Device................................................... 4-3

Connecting an IR Device .................................................... 4-5

Using PC Cards ..................................................................4-7

CardBus Support........................................................... 4-7

Inserting and Removing a PC Card................................. 4-7

System Memory Upgrade ....................................................4-9

Chapter 5 Setup Configuration Utility (SCU)..........................5-1

When and How to Use the SCU Program ............................5-2

When to Use .................................................................5-2

Starting SCU .................................................................5-2

Moving Around and Making Selections ........................... 5-3

Main Menu......................................................................... 5-4

Advanced Menu................................................................. 5-6

Security Menu..................................................................5-11

Boot Menu.......................................................................5-13

Exit Menu ........................................................................5-14

Chapter 6 Installing Software Drivers.......................................6-1

How to Use the CD ............................................................6-2

Touchscreen Calibration................................................. 6-8

Intel SpeedStep Utility.................................................... 6-9

Wireless LAN Utility Installation ..................................6-10

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Chapter 7 Caring for the Tablet PC...........................................7-1

Protecting the Computer ......................................................7-2

Using the Password .......................................................7-2

Using an Anti-Virus Strategy ..........................................7-2

Taking Care of the Tablet PC ..............................................7-3

Location Guidelines ........................................................7-3

General Guidelines.........................................................7-3

Cleaning Guidelines ........................................................7-4

Battery Pack Guidelines.................................................7-4

When Traveling ..................................................................7-5

Chapter 8 Troubleshooting.........................................................8-1

Preliminary Checklist...........................................................8-2

Solving Common Problems ..................................................8-3

Battery Problems...........................................................8-4

Optical Drive Problems ..................................................8-5

Display Problems...........................................................8-5

Floppy Disk Drive Problems ...........................................8-7

Hardware Device Problems ...........................................8-7

Hard Disk Drive Problems .............................................8-8

Infrared Problems..........................................................8-8

Keyboard and Mouse Problems ......................................8-9

LAN Problems ..............................................................8-9

WLAN Problems .........................................................8-10

Modem Problems .........................................................8-11

PC Card Problems....................................................... 8-12

Power Management Problems...................................... 8-12

Printer Problems.......................................................... 8-13

Software Problems ...................................................... 8-14

Sound Problems........................................................... 8-14

Startup Problems ......................................................... 8-15

Other Problems ........................................................... 8-16

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Resetting the Computer ..................................................... 8-17

Appendix A Specifications..........................................................A-1

Preface

This manual contains information that will help you operate the computer. It is divided into 8 chapters and 2 appendices.

l Chapter 1, Getting Started, takes you through the process of setting

up the computer and identifying its external components.

l Chapter 2, Operating Your Tablet PC, tells you how to use the

computer’s components and features.

l Chapter 3, Managing Power, provides information on power. l Chapter 4, Expanding Your Computer, provides information on

installing and using peripheral devices.

l Chapter 5, Setup Configuration Utility (SCU), describes the SCU

program that configures the computer’s BIOS settings.

l Chapter 6, Installing Software Drivers, describes how to install the

drivers supplied with the computer.

l Chapter 7, Caring for the Tablet PC, gives you tips in care and

maintenance.

l Chapter 8, Troubleshooting, gives solutions to common problems

you may encounter when using the computer.

l Appendix A, Specifications, gives a brief specification of the

computer.

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l Appendix B, Regulatory Informat ion, provides regulatory

statements and safety notices on your computer.

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Notational Conventions

Throughout this manual, the following conventions are used to distinguish elements of text.

NOTE: identifies additional information that requires special attention. CAUTION: identifies important information which, if not followed, may result in loss of data or

damage to the computer.

Keyboard keys are shown in a bold typeset. For example:

Press Enter to complete.

When keys are joined by a plus sign (+), press the first key, and, while keeping the first key down, press the remaining keys, finally release all the keys. When necessary, keys are also shown in graphics.

A title, command, setup item, or button that you can see on the screen is shown in boldface. A value or an option that you can select for a setup item is shown in italic. For example:

Select Power Management, set it to Enabled, and then click the OK button.

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CHAPTER 1

Getting Started

Congratulations on purchasing this Tablet PC. This hand-held computer, having no fan and being almost noiseless, is

especially designed for the practical applications of warehouses, automobiles, vehicles, public security, repairing, assisting the handicapped, and other demanding situations where conventional notebook computers just cannot measure up.

This chapter first tells you step by step how to get the computer up and running. You will find instructions for these procedures:

l Unpacking l Connecting to AC power l Turning on the computer l Turning off the computer

Then, you will find a section briefly introducing the external components of the computer. And the last section navigates you to the information you may need after the computer is ready for use.

Getting the Computer Running

This section guides you through the procedures for getting the computer ready for operation.

Unpacking

After unpacking the shipping carton, you should find these standard items:

l Tablet PC l Accessories:

− AC adapter (100~240 VAC, 50~60 Hz)

− AC power cord (US, CE, UK, SA)

− Private cable

− Backup battery switch pin

− Driver CD

− X-Bay (optional):

Module -1: USB 2.0 & RS232 I/O / RJ-45 / IEEE 1394 Module -2: Internal PCMCIA Module -3: wireless modem (GSM/GPRS)

− Expansion box (optional) Port Replicator module : includes COM1/4, PIO1, CRT, two USB 1.1 or four USB 2.0 ports (connects behind USB hub, floppy disk drive (FDD) bootable), PS/2 keyboard and mouse, MIC input, earphone out, CD drive and AC adapter input CD drive module : 24× TEAC CD-224E or better USB FDD module : 1.44 MB double -sided high density

− Wireless keyboard (optional)

− Car adapter/charger (12~32 VDC) − (optional)

− Main battery (optional)

− Battery charger for backup battery (optional)

− Carrying bag (optional)

− CCD camera module (optional)

− This Operation Manual

1-2 Getting Started

Inspect all the items. If any item is damaged or missing, notify your dealer immediately.

Keep the shipping carton and packing materials in case you need to ship or store the computer in the future.

Before You Begin

To prevent depletion of the backup battery’s power during transit, a switch is provided at the bottom-side of the Tablet PC. Be sure to turn the switch to the “ON” position when using the Tablet PC for the first time by using the included backup battery switch pin to slide the switch.

Backup Battery Switch

NOTE: In case the Tablet PC will not be used for a long period of time and to prevent backup battery discharge, turn the switch to the “OFF” position.

Connecting to AC Power

The computer operates either on the external AC power or internal battery power. It is suggested that you use AC power when you start up the computer for the first time.

CAUTION: Use only the AC adapter included with your computer. Using other AC

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adapters may damage the computer.

NOTE: Power Supply Cord: (optional) Detachable, minimum 1.5 m long. Listed, rated

minimum 125 V, 7 A, having a 2/18 AWG, type SVT flexible cord. One end terminates with a parallel blade, molded-on, attachments plug with a 7 A, 125 V (NEMA 1-15P) configuration; other end terminates with a molded-on appliance coupler.

Alternate: (optional) Detachable, maximum 4.5 m (14.76 ft) long. Listed, rated minimum 250 V, 6 A, having a 3/18 AWG, type SVT flexible cord. One end terminates with a Tandem blade, grounding, listed molded-on, attachments plug with a 6 A, 250 V (NEMA 6-15P) configuration; other end terminates with a molded-on appliance coupler.

1. Make sure the computer is turned off.

2. Plug the DC cord of the AC adapter to the power connector on the right-side of the computer (Œ).

3. Plug the female end of the AC power cord to the AC adapter and the male end to an electrical outlet (•).

4. When the AC adapter is connected, the indicator on the AC adapter lights up, indicating that power is being supplied from the electrical outlet to the AC adapter and onto your computer. Now, you are ready to turn on the computer.

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CAUTION:

l When you disconnect the AC adapter, disconnect from the electrical ou tlet first and

then from the computer. A reverse procedure may damage the AC adapter or the computer.

l When unplugging the connector, always hold the plug head. Never pull on the cord.

NOTE: When the AC adapter is connected, it also charges the battery pack. For information on using battery power, see Chapter 3.

Positioning the Tablet PC

The computer can be placed upright using its stand found at the back. To place the computer in an upright position, pull open the stand located at the back as shown on the next figure.

NOTE: It is recommended that you operate the Tablet PC in an upright position as opposed to letting it lie flat on its back in order to provide adequate air ventilation.

The wireless keyboard operates on four “size-AA” (1.5-volt) batteries on the battery compartment located at the back. Be sure to observe the correct polarity when inserting the batteries.

NOTE: The condition of the batteries also affects the effectiveness of transmission. If a weakness in transmission is detected, try changing a set of new batteries.

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Using the Wireless Keyboard (option)

The wireless keyboard can either be placed flat on the table or inclined using its stand found at the back. To place the wireless keyboard in an inclined position, pull open the stand located at the back as shown on the next figure.

Place the wireless keyboard in front of the Tablet PC with no obstructions between them to allow unhampered communication between the computer and keyboard’s IR port.

NOTE: It is recommended that the transmission distance must not exceed 3 meters and that vertical transmission angle is within ± 150 while horizontal transmission angle is within ± 300.

1-6 Getting Started

Turning On and Off the Computer

Turning On

1. Make sure the computer is connected to AC power.

2. Press the power button .

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3. Each time the computer is turned on, it performs a Power-On Self Test (POST), and the operating system such as Windows should start.

Turning Off

To turn off the computer power, use the “Shut Down” command of your operating system.

NOTE: There are other ways you can stop the computer so that you will be back to where you left off when you next turn on the computer. (See “Stopping the Computer” in Chapter 2 for information.)

CAUTION: If you have to turn the computer on again immediately after turning it off, wait for at least five seconds. Turning the computer off and on rapidly can damage it.

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Taking a Look at the Computer

This section identifies the external components of the computer and briefly describes the function of each component.

Right-Side Components

Ref Component Description See Also

USB Port Connects a USB device, such as a USB floppy

Microphone

•

Connector Audio Output

Connector Private Port Connects a private cable that contains a serial

•

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drive, printer, digital camera, joystick, and more. Connects an external microphone. P. 2-22

Connects a set of headphones, external speakers with amplifier, or an audio recording device.

and USB ports.

P. 4-3

P. 2-22

P. 4-2 P. 4-3

Ref Component Description See Also

Expansion Port For connecting to: Port Replicator,

•

Power

‘

Connector PC Card Slot Accepts a PC Card for additional functions. P. 4-7

’

CD/DVD-RW/Combo drive module, or USB FDD module.

Connects the AC adapter. P. 1-4

P. 2-16,

4-3

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Left-Side Components

Ref Component Description See Also

X-Bay Interface Connects additional wireless LAN, wireless

IR Port Connects an IrDA-compliant device for wireless

•

RJ-11

Connector

modem (CDPD), external monitor, or five ports (COM1/4, IEEE 1394, LAN , and USB 2.0).

P. 1-6,

data transfer. Connects the telephone line. P. 2-23

4-5

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Rear Components

Ref Component Description See Also

Stand System’s vertical angle of inclination after the

• Ž

Main Battery Pack

Touchscreen Pen

stand is released 18 ± 3o. Supplies power to your computer when external

power is not connected. Provides a convenient way to use the

touchscreen. Can be stretched for better grip and handling.

P. 1-5

P. 3-5

P. 2-8

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Front Components

Ref Component Description See Also

LCD Panel and

Touchscreen Power Button Turns the computer power ON and OFF. Also

•

Displays the output of the computer. Also serves as your touchscreen.

serves as the SUSPEND/RESUME switch.

P. 2-8

P. 1-7

•

Volume Control/ Brightness Control/ Battery Capacity

Device Indicators

Allows you to toggle between adjusting the sound volume of the computer or brightness of the LCD screen, or battery capacity.

Shows the current status of the computer’s devices.

Power ON indicator P. 1-7 Num Lock Indicator P. 2-6 Caps Lock Indicator P. 2-5 Scroll Lock Indicator P. 2-5

P. 2-21

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Ref Component Description See Also

•

‘ ’

“

Speaker Volume/LCD Brightness Adjust Button

IR Port Connects with a wireless keyboard (option) for

Function Keys 1 , 2 , 3

Speaker Sends out sound and voice from the computer. P. 2-21

Shows the speaker volume, or the LCD brightness level, or the main/backup battery capacity

Suspend mode indicator (in reverse video) P. 3-8 Hard disk drive in-use indicator P. 2-14 Backup battery status indicator P. 3-4 Volume adjust indicator P. 2-21 LCD brightness adjust indicator P. 2-18 The upper button provides you a qui ck way to

increase while the lower button decreases the sound volume of the computer or brightness of the LCD screen.

wireless data transf er. Each of the three buttons can be defined from F1

to F12 through the Setup utility (see chapter 5 “Advanced Menu”).

P. 3-4

P. 2-18,

2-21

P. 1-6,

4-5

P. 2-7,

5-17

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Bottom-Side Components

Ref Component Description See Also

CCD USB Port Connects a standard USB CCD PC camera. P. 4-3

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Where to Go from Here

As your computer is ready for operation, you may want to do any of the following now:

For this purpose… Do this…

To know more about the computer… Go on to the next chapter. To install the operating system if your

dealer has not already done so… To know more about the operating

system… To install the drivers if your dealer has

not already done so… To set a power -on password… See “Security Menu” in Chapter 5. To charge the battery pack for the first

time…

See the operating system manual.

Read the operating system manual.

See Chapter 6.

See “Charging the Battery Pack” in Chapter 3.

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CHAPTER 2

Operating Your Tablet PC

This chapter provides information about the use of the computer. If you are new to computers, reading this chapter will help you learn the

operating basics. If you are already a computer user but are new to Tablet PCs, you may choose to read only the parts containing information unique to your computer.

Described in this chapter are the operating basics of these components:

l Wireless Keyboard l Touchscreen l Floppy disk drive l Hard disk drive l Optical drive

And these features:

l Starting and stopping the computer l Function keys l Video features l Audio features l Communication features

Starting and Stopping the Computer

There are a number of ways to start and stop the computer.

Starting the Computer

You always start the computer using the power button . A computer starts up with an operating system (OS) existing on the

storage device such as the hard disk; or from a floppy disk or CD if you have the respective modules installed. The computer will automatically load the OS after you turn it on. This process is called booting.

NOTE: An operating system is the platform for all your software application programs to run on. The most widely used operating system today is Microsoft Windows.

Stopping the Computer

When you finish a working session, you can stop the computer by turning off the power or leaving the computer in Standby or Suspend mode:

To stop in this mode…

Off Follow the shutdown procedure of your

operating system. This can prevent loss of unsaved data or damage to your software programs.

If the system is locked up because of hardware or software problems, press the

power button to tur n off the computer.

Standby

Suspend

Depending on your settings in Windows, you can put the computer in Standby

mode by pressing the power button Depending on your settings in Windows,

you can put the computer in Suspend mode by pressing the power button

Do this… To start up or

resume again

Press the power button .

Press any key.

Press the power button .

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If you choose to stop in Standby or Suspend mode, you can return to where you left off the next time you start up the computer. (See “Power Management” in Chapter 3 for more information.)

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Using the Wireless Keyboard (option)

Before using the wireless keyboard, see section on “Positioning the Tablet PC and Wireless Keyboard” on chapter 1. Your wireless keyboard has all the standard functions of a full-sized computer keyboard.

The standard functions of the keyboard can be further divided into five major categories:

l Mouse-control buttons l Typewriter keys l Cursor-control keys l Numeric keys l Function keys

Mouse-control Buttons

Mouse-control buttons found on both sides of the wireless keyboard are similar to the buttons on a mouse. The left button ( left- and right-click mouse function. The right button ( slide the on-screen pointer hor izontally, vertically, or diagonally.

is similar to the

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allows you to

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Typewriter Keys

Typewriter keys are similar to the keys on a typewriter. Several keys are added such as the Ctrl, Alt, Esc, and lock keys for special purposes. The Control key (Ctrl) is normally used in combination with other keys for program -specific functions. The Alternate key (Alt) is normally used in combination with other keys for program-specific functio ns. The Escape key (Esc) is usually used for stopping a process. Examples are exiting a program and canceling a command. The function depends on the program you are using. When the lock keys (Caps Lock, Num Lock, and Scroll Lock) are pressed, their corresponding indicators light up on the Tablet PC front panel’s device indicators.

Cursor-Control Keys

NOTE: The word “cursor” refers to the indicator on the screen that lets you know exactly where on your screen anything you type will appear. It can take the form of a vertical or horizontal line, a block, or one of many other shapes.

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Numeric Keypad

A 15-key numeric keypad is embedded in the typewriter keys as shown next:

Numeric keys facilitate entering of numbers and calculations. When Num Lock is on, the numeric keys are activated; meaning you can use these keys to enter numerals.

NOTES:

l When the numeric keypad is activated and you need to type the English letter in the

keypad area, you can turn Num Lock off.

l Some software may not be able to use the numeric keypad on the external wireless

keyboard.

Euro Symbol

If your Windows supports the Euro dollar sign , you can press the sign on the keyboard.

l To press the Euro sign on the keyboard, hold down either of the Alt

keys and type 0128 on the numeric keypad of your keyboard.

l To press the Euro sign on an UK keyboard, hold down the Alt Gr key

and press 4 (which has an Euro sign on it).

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Windows Keys

The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions:

Windows Logo key and Application key.

The Windows Logo key opens the Start menu and performs software-specific functions when used in combination with other keys. The Application key usually has the same effect as a right mouse click. (See your Windows manual for more information.)

Function Keys

On the top row of the keys are the function keys: F1 to F12. Function keys are multi-purpose keys that perform functions defined by individual programs.

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Using the Touchscreen

NOTE: To take advantage of the touchscreen feature, make sure that the touchscreen driver is correctly installed.

CAUTION: Do not use a sharp object such as a ballpoint pen or pencil on the touchscreen. Doing so may damage the touchscreen surface. Use the included touchscreen pen instead, which can be stretched for better grip and handling.

The touchscreen is a touch-sensitive device that allows you to communicate with the computer by controlling the location of the pointer on the screen and making selection with the buttons.

The touchscreen needs a special device driver support called a PenMount Monitor, which allows you to easily use the Tablet PC without any external pointing device (see chapter 6 for details).

The touchscreen pen is located at the rear of the Tablet PC (refer to “Rear Components” on chapter 1). You might need to tilt the Tablet PC after opening the touchscreen pen holder to get it. To use the touchscreen, place the touchscreen pen or your forefinger on the touchscreen. As you slide your pen or fingertip across the screen, the pointer, or cursor, on the screen moves in the same direction across the screen as your fingertip or pen moves across the screen.

Touchscreen Pen Holder

Here are some common terms that you should know when using the touchscreen:

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Term Action

Point Move your finger or pen on the touchscreen until the

cursor points to the selection on the screen. Click Tap gently anywhere on the touchscreen. Double-click Tap twice on the touchscreen rapidly. Drag and

drop

Scroll To scroll is to move up and down or left and right in the

TABLE NOTE: If you swap the left and right buttons, “tapping” on the touchscreen as an alternative method of pressing the lef t mouse button will no longer be valid.

Press lightly on the touchscreen and move your finger or

pen until you reach your destination (drag). Finally,

release your finger or pen (drop) when you finish dragging

your selection to the destination. The object will drop into

the new location.

working area on the screen.

To move vertically, place your finger or pen on the right

edge of the touchscreen and slide your finger or pen up and

down along the edge. To move horizontally, place your

finger or pen on the bottom edge of the touchscreen and

slide your finger or pen left and right.

This function works only after you install the touchscreen

driver supplied with the computer and it may not work for

all applications.

Configuring the Touchscreen

You may want to configure the touchscreen to suit your needs. For example, if you are a left-handed user, you can swap the two buttons function of the left mouse-control button on the wireless keyboard so that you can use the right mouse button as the left mouse button and vise versa. You can also change the size of the on-screen pointer, the speed of the pointer, and so on.

To configure the touchscreen, you can use the standard Microsoft or IBM PS/2 driver if you are using Windows. However, you can install the touchscreen driver supplied with your computer to take advantage of more powerful features. (For information on installing the driver, see Chapter 6.)

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Using the Floppy Disk Drive (option)

Your Tablet PC comes with an USB floppy disk drive as drive A through the USB port on the right side, or port replicator on an optional expansion box, or through the USB port located on the plug of an optional optical drive module, or on the included private cable.

A floppy disk drive allows you to install new programs into your computer, or to store information on a removable floppy disk so you can transfer information from one computer to another.

The floppy disk drive is a high-density 3.5-inch one, which can read and write to either double-density (2DD) 720-KB floppy disks or high-density (2HD) 1.44-MB floppy disks. Notice that both types of floppy disk have an arrow imprin ted on the front upper left corner, and a sliding write -protect tab on the bottom left corner, as illustrated above. When opened, the write -protect tab prevents data from being written to, or erased from the floppy disk.

Connecting the Floppy Disk Drive

Connect the floppy disk drive through any of the following methods:

l Through the Tablet PC’s USB Port –

Insert the USB plug of floppy disk drive into the USB port located on the right side of the Tablet PC.

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l Through the Expansion Port Plug of the Optical Drive Module –

Insert the USB plug of floppy disk drive into the USB port located on the expansion port plug of the optical drive module.

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l Through the Private Cable –

Insert the USB plug of the floppy disk drive into the USB port located on the private cable.

Inserting and Ejecting Floppy Disks

To insert a floppy disk, hold it with the arrow facing up and towards the drive. Slide the disk into the drive until it clicks into place.

To eject a floppy disk, first ensure that the floppy disk drive in -use indicator is off, and then press the eject button on the drive. When the floppy disk pops out of the drive, remove the floppy disk and store it properly.

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CAUTION:

l Never turn off or reset the computer while the floppy disk drive in-use indicator is

on.

l Always store your floppy disks in a safe, clean container, to protect them from the

environment and magnetic fields.

l A floppy disk must be formatted before you can use it. (To know how to format a

floppy disk, see your operating system manual.)

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Using the Hard Disk Drive

Your computer comes with a hard disk drive as drive C. A hard disk drive is a storage device with non-removable, rotating,

magnetic storage platters inside it. It is where your operating system and application software programs are stored.

Your hard disk drive is a 2.5 -inch IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) hard disk drive. This type of drive embodies the latest in fast, reliable mass storage by integrating all the control circuitry necessary for operation directly onto the drive itself. This allows the drive manufacturer to carefully optimize drive performance.

The system comes with a built-in heater that can automatically turn on for low temperature operation. You can set whether the built-in heater will be on/off during low temperature operation by turning on the computer and running the BIOS SCU program. Enable the HDD Heater item, then, save and exit the SCU pr ogram. (See “Advanced Menu” in chapter 5).

CAUTION:

l Make regular backups of your data files from your hard disk drive to floppy disks or

other storage media.

l Never try to remove or install the hard disk drive while the computer is powered on.

Doing so can result in loss of data, and can damage the computer and the hard disk drive’s sensitive circuitry.

l Never turn off or reset the computer while the hard disk drive in-use indicator is on.

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Using the Optical Drive (option)

Depending on the model, your computer comes with a CD/DVD-RW/ Combo drive module. This drive is usually configured as drive D and is connected to the expansion port located on the right side of the Tablet PC .

The drive uses removable 5.25-inch silver discs, which look like standard music CDs. It is an ideal medium to use for distributing multimedia because of the huge amount of data that a disc can store.

l CD drive can read CDs, audio CDs, CD-R, and CD-RW discs. l DVD-RW drive can read and write DVD (Digital Versatile Disc)

discs in addition to reading the above discs.

l Combo drive can work both as a DVD drive and CD-RW drive.

NOTE: If the optical drive would be operating for more than half an hour (such as showing a CD/DVD title), use the AC or car power source instead of the battery. If not, the battery may run out of power before the operation is complete.

CAUTION:

1. When inserting a disc, do not use force.

2. Make sure the disc is correctly inserted into the tray, and then close the tray.

3. Do not leave the CD tray open. Also, avoid touching the lens in the tray with your hand. If the lens becomes dirty, the optical drive may malfunction.

4. Do not wipe the lens using materials with rough surface (such as paper towel). Instead, use a cotton swab to gently wipe the lens.

FDA regulations require the following statement for all laser-based devices: “Caution, Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.”

NOTE: The optical drive is classified as a Class 1 laser product. This label is located on the optical drive.

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NOTE: For DVD-RW/Combo drive only. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

Connecting the Optical Drive

Insert the expansion plug of optical drive into the expansion port located on the right side of the Tablet PC.

Inserting and Remo ving a Disc

Follow this procedure to insert or remove a disc.

1. Turn on the computer.

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2. Press the eject button and the CD tray will slide out partially. Gently pull on it until it is fully extended.

3. To insert a disc, place down the disc in the tray with its label facing up. Slightly press the center of the tray until it clicks into place.

To remove a disc, hold the disc by its outer edge and lift it up from the tray.

4. Gently push the tray back into the drive.

NOTE: In the unlikely event that you are unable to release the CD tray by pressing the eject button, you can manually release the tray. (See “Optical Drive Problems” in Chapter 8.)

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Using the Video Features

The video subsystem of your computer features:

l 10.4-inch TFT (Thin-Film Transistor) 18-bit color LCD display with

1024×768 XGA (Extended Graphics Array) resolution.

l Simultaneous display on LCD and external monitor, which is useful

when you have a presentation as you can control the screen from your computer and face the audience at the same time.

l Dual view capability, which allows you to expand your desktop on

the screen to another display device so that you have more desktop space to work on.

l Power Management. l Touchscreen function. l Sunlight readable transflective LCD display (option).

Configuring the Display Modes

NOTE: Before using the dual view capability and to take advantage of the enhanced video capabilities, the video driver supplied with your computer must be installed.

Your computer has been set to a default resolution and number of colors before shipment. You can view and change display settings through your operating system. See your operating system documentation or online help for specific information.

For displaying in higher resolutions, you can connect an external CRT monitor that supports higher resolutions through an optional Port Replicator Module.

The following table lists the display modes supported by your computer.

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Display Mode LCD Only CRT Only Simultaneous Display

Resolution Colors

640×480

720×480

800×600

848×480

1024×768

1152×864

8-bit 16-bit 24-bit 32-bit 8-bit 16-bit 24-bit 32-bit 8-bit 16-bit 24-bit 32-bit 8-bit 16-bit 24-bit 32-bit 8-bit 16-bit 24-bit 32-bit 8-bit 16-bit 24-bit 32-bit

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√ √ √ √

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Display Mode LCD Only CRT Only Simultaneous Display

1280×1024

TABLE NOTE: 8-bit = 256 colors; 16-bit = High Color or 65,536 (64 K) colors; 24 and 32-bit = True Color 16,770,000 (16 M) colors.

8-bit 16-bit 24-bit 8-bit 16-bit

√ √ √ √ √

1600×1200

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Using the Audio Features

NOTES:

l To take advantage of the enhanced audio capabilities, the audio and volume

control drivers supplied with your computer must be installed (see Chapter 6 for details).

l If you experience interference while recording, try lowering the microphone

recording volume.

The audio subsystem of your computer features:

l Digital audio and analog mixing functions required for recording and

playing sound on your computer

l SoundBlaster Pro, Adlib, and Microsoft Windows Sound System

support

l Volume control select ( l Volume adjust (increase or decrease) ( l Speaker ( l External audio connectors (

)

Œ)

)

•

•)

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Ways of playing and recording sound vary with the operating system used. See your operating system documentation or online help for specific information.

Connecting Audio Devices

For higher audio quality, you can send or receive sound through external audio devices.

l Microphone Connector (

) can be connected to an external

microphone for recording voice or sound.

l Audio Output Connector (

) can be connected to the line -in connector of powered speakers with built -in amplifiers, headphones, or earphone set.

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Using the Communication Features

Using the Modem

NOTE: To take advantage of the modem feature, the device driver supplied with your computer must be installed.

The internal 56 K fax/data modem allows you to use the telephone line to communicate with others by fax, email, or connect to an online service or bulletin board.

To connect the telephone line to the modem, connect the end nearest the core on the modem cable to the computer’s RJ-11 connector and the other end to the telephone line.

NOTES:

l When using communication software, you may have to disable power

management.

l Set the COM port of the modem to COM2. l Set parameters such as modem speed (baud rate) and line type (pulse dialing or

tone dialing).

l Do not enter Standby mode when using communication software.

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Using the Wireless LAN

Depending on your model, an internal Mini PCI Wireless LAN (WLAN) card may have been pre-installed by your computer manufacturer at the factory. This card allows you to access corporate networks or the Internet in a wireless environment.

The WLAN features include:

l 2.4 GHz DSSS (Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum) technology l Peer-to-Peer (Ad-Hoc) and Access Point (Infrastructure) modes

support

l WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) 64/128-bit data encryption l Transmission rate at 11 Mbps, 5.5 Mbps, 2 Mbps, and 1 Mbps with

automatic data rating

To take advantage of the WLAN feature, make sure that the WLAN driver is installed correctly (see Chapter 6 for details). If your WLAN card was provided by your dealer instead of the computer manufacturer, contact your dealer for the correct driver to use.

Configuring the WLAN

After driver installation, you can use the WLAN utility to configure and monitor your WLAN connection. If you are using Windows XP, you can also use its built -in WLAN utility. Follow this procedure to launch the WLAN utility in Windows XP:

1. Select Control Panel from the Start menu.

2. Click Network and Internet Connections.

3. Click Network Connections, then double-click the Wireless Network Connection icon .

4. Click Properties in the Wireless Network Connection Status dialog box.

5. You can configure your WLAN settings in the Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box.

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Turning Off/On the WLAN Radio

NOTE: The FAA (Federal Aviation Agency) has deemed it unsafe to operate wireless devices in aircraft as this may interfere with flight safety. Remember to turn off wireless LAN when using your computer in the airplane.

The Windows XP WLAN utility must be on for the WLAN function to work.

To tur n off the WLAN function, turn off the WLAN utility. It takes approximately 30 seconds for your computer to make a successful

WLAN connection and approximately 10 seconds to disconnect.

Using the Wireless Modem

Depending on your model, your computer include s an integrated GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) / GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) / GPS (Global Positioning System) feature.

After you establish a subscription with a GSM/GPRS/GPS service provider, you can use the wireless data features of your computer. Check with your service provider for a list of available wireless data services. Your service provider may charge additional fees for use of data services.

There are two methods for wirelessly connecting to an ISP or network:

l GSM data transmission (circuit-switched data)

GSM data services enable you to use the GSM component of your computer as a built -in modem. You can use the service to connect to the Internet through an ISP or dial in to a corporate network to browse the Web or send and receive e-mail messages.

l GPRS data transmission

GPRS is a high-speed data -on service that enables you to transmit data over a mobile network. Subscribing to a GPRS service allows you to transfer files, browse the Web and receive streaming audio and video on your computer.

Connecting Using the GSM Modem

NOTE: To take advantage of the wireless modem feature, the device driver supplied with your computer must be installed (see chapter 6).

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Your computer can send and receive data via a mobile network using the GSM protocol.

To send or receive data over a GSM network, you must have an account with a service provider that supports GSM data services, and the service provider must enable the data features on your account.

Configuring a GSM Modem Connection

Before you can use the GSM modem connection, make sure that you have a subscription to the Circuit -Switched Data (CSD) network with your service provider and you have an account with your service provider or corporate network you are connecting to.

To connect to an ISP or dial in to a specific computer, you must configure a connection for that service on your computer.

Connecting Using GPRS

Your computer can receive General Packet Radio Services (GPRS), a high-speed data -only service that transmits data over a mobile telephone network. In addition, GPRS provides permanent on-line connection.

To use GPRS, you must have a subscription to the function with a service provider that supports GPRS.

Configuring a GPRS Connection

To connect to a GPRS network, you must configure a connection for that service on your computer.

Using the GPS

NOTE: To take advantage of the GPS feature, the device driver supplied with your computer must be installed (see chapter 6).

Navigation and positioning are crucial to so many activities and yet the process has always been quite cumbersome. To try to figure out where you are and where you are going, you need GPS technology.

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The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a worldwide radio -navigation system formed from a constellation of 24 satellites and their ground stations. GPS uses these "man -made stars" as reference points to calculate positions accurate to a matter of meters. In fact, with advanced forms of GPS you can make measurements to better than a centimeter! In a sen se it is like giving every square meter on the planet a unique address.

Here's how GPS works in five logical steps:

l The basis of GPS is "triangulation" from satellites. l To "triangulate," a GPS receiver measures distance using the travel

time of radio signa ls.

l To measure travel time, GPS needs very accurate timing that it

achieves with some tricks.

l Along with distance, you need to know exactly where the satellites

are in space. High orbits and careful monitoring are the secret.

l Finally you must correct for any delays the signal experiences as it

travels through the atmosphere.

Five broad categories of GPS application:

l Location – determining a basic position l Navigation – getting from one location to another l Tracking – monitoring the movement of people and thin gs l Mapping – creating maps of the world l Timing – bringing precise timing to the world

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CHAPTER 3

Managing Power

Your computer operates either on external AC power, car adapter, or internal battery power.

This chapter tells you how you can effectively manage power. To maintain optimal battery performance, it is important that you use the battery in the proper way.

The topics in this chapter include:

l What is an AC or car adapter l How to charge the battery pack l When and how to initialize the battery pack l How to check the battery level l How to replace the battery pack l What happens when the battery is low and what actions to take l What is Power Management l How to save power

AC and Car Adapter

CAUTION:

l The AC and car adapter is designed for use with your computer only. Connecting

the AC adapter to another device can damage the adapter.

l The AC power cord supplied with your computer is for use in the country where you

purchased your computer. If you plan to go overseas with the computer, consult your dealer for the appropriate power cord.

l When you disconnect the AC adapter, disconnect from the electrical outlet first and

then from the computer. A reverse procedure may damage the AC adapter or computer.

l When unplugging the connector, always hold the plug head. Never pull on the cord.

The AC adapter serves as a converter from AC (Alternating Current) to DC (Direct Current) power because your computer runs on DC power, but an electrical outlet usually provides AC power. It also charges the battery pack when connected to AC power. The AC adapter operates on any voltage in the range of 100 ~ 240 V AC.

The car adapter serves as a converter from car battery to DC power. The cigarette lighter port of the car usually provides DC power. It also charges the battery pack when connected. The car adapter operates on any voltage in the range of 12 ~ 32 V DC.

NOTE: The battery pack cannot be charged when the input power of car adapter falls below 11.5 V DC.

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Battery Pack

The battery pack is the internal power source for the computer. It is rechargeable using the AC or car adapter.

The operating time of a fully charged battery pack depends on how you are using the computer. When your applications often access peripherals, you will experience a shorter operating time.

NOTE: Located inside the main battery compartment of the Tablet PC is the switch for turning off power coming from the internal backup battery see chapter 1 for details).

CAUTION: Care and maintenance information for the battery is provided in Chapter 8. In addition to this chapter, be sure to read the “Battery Pack Guidelines” section in Chapter 8 as well.

Charging the Battery Pack

NOTES:

l Charging will not start if the battery’s temperature is below 0 °C (32 °F) or above

45 °C (113 °F).

l The charging process will stop when the battery’s temperature gets above 60 °C

(140 °F). If this happens, the battery pack may be damaged, please contact your dealer.

l During charging, do not disconnect the AC adapter before the battery has been fully

charged; otherwise you will get a prematurely charged battery.

To charge the battery pack, connect the AC adapter to the computer and an electrical outlet. The Battery Charge Indicator ( ) on the Tablet PC’s Device Indicators appears to indicate that charging is in progress. You are ad vised to keep the computer power off while the battery is being charged. When the battery is fully charged, the Battery Charge Indicator disappears.

It takes approximately 90 minutes to charge the battery pack to 80% capacity and two or three more hours to fully charge the battery pack.

CAUTION: After the computer has been fully recharged, do not immediately disconnect and reconnect the AC adapter to charge it again. Doing so may damage the battery.

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Initializing the Battery Pack

You need to initialize a new battery pack before using it for the first time or when the actual operating time of a battery pack is much less than expected.

Initializing is the process of fully charging, discharging, and then charging. It can take several hours.

1. Make sure the computer power is turned off. Connect the AC adapter to fully charge the battery pack.

2. After the battery pack is fully charged, turn on the computer.

3. Disconnect the AC adapter and leave the computer on until the battery is fully discharged. The computer will shut down automatically.

4. Connect the AC adapter to fully charge the battery pack.

Checking the Battery Level

When two batteries exist on the system, the battery’s discharge sequence is from the main battery to the backup battery. When the battery charge on the main battery falls below 5%, then power usage will switch to the backup battery. Backup battery will only provide power source 10 minutes for user hot swap main battery, if over 10 minutes and main battery didn’t plugged in, then system will shutdown.

NOTE: Any battery level indication is an estimated result. The actual operating time can be different from the estimated time, depending on how you are using the computer.

By Operating System

You can check the approximate battery level using the battery meter function of the operating system. To read the battery level in Windows,

click the icon on the taskbar. (Click the icon if the computer is usi ng AC power.)

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On/Off

Switch

Device Indicator

By Gas Gauge

The internal backup battery pack does not support the gas gauge display on the battery itself, but on the exterior side of the main battery pack (option) is a gas gauge for displaying the estimated battery charge. When the main battery pack is not installed in the Tablet PC and you want to know the battery charge, you can press the on/off switch with a pointed device to see the corresponding value of indicator segment that light green. The value of the corresponding green segme nt indicates the relative percentage of the battery charge. The battery pack is fully discharged when you see no segment glowing green.

Segment

Replacing the Main Battery Pack

CAUTION:

l There is danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace the

battery only with the computer manufacturer’s optional battery packs. Discard used batteries according to the dealer’s instructions.

l Do not attempt to disassemble the battery pack.

If you often rely on battery power for a long period of time while traveling, you may consider the purchase of an additional main battery pack from your dealer and keep it with you in a fully charged state as a backup.

To replace the battery pack, follow these steps:

1. Make sure the computer is not turned on or connected to AC power. However, the Tablet PC supports the battery hot-swap function, providing you the ability to replace the battery even during system on.

2. Carefully place the computer upside down.

3. Open the stand fully (Œ).

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4. Slide the release lever (•) to the right and pull the battery pack out of its compartment (Ž) by using your thumb and index finger.

5. Insert the new battery pack into the compartment and slide the release lever first to the right to accommodate it, then releasing it to the lock position.

Battery Low Signals and Actions

Battery Low occurs when the battery has approximately 10% of its charge remaining. The computer gives warnin g beeps and the Battery Charge Indicator ( ) blinks to alert you to take actions.

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NOTE: You can set up your threshold and signals of Battery Low under Windows.

Immediately save your data upon Battery Low. The remaining operating time depends on how you are using the computer. If you are using the audio subsystem, PC card, hard or floppy disk drives, the battery might

run out of charge very quickly.

Always respond to Battery Low by placing your computer on hibernation, turning off the computer, or connecting the AC or car

adapter. If you do not take any action and after two minutes’ of warning beeps, the

computer will automatically hibernate and turn off.

CAUTION:

l If you are using a flash PC card, do not access the card during battery low periods.

This is because the access may take longer than the time it takes the battery to run out of charge, thus making your access to the card unsuccessful.

l If you fail to save your data when the battery completely runs out of charge, then

you lose your data.

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Power Mana gement

Your computer supports ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) for power management. The power management feature allows you to reduce the power consumption for energy saving.

With an ACPI-compliant operating system such as Windows 2000 and Windows XP, power supply to different computer components is controlled on an as-needed basis. This allows maximum power conservation and performance at the same time.

In general, Windows’ power management works in this way:

What… When…

Power to the hard disk is turned off When the hard disk has been idle for a

set period.

Power to the display is turned off When the display has been idle for a

set period.

The computer enters Standby mode. The hard disk and display are turned off and the entire system consumes less power.

The computer enters Suspend mode. (See the next subsection for more information.)

When the entire system has been idle for a set period.

When you press the power button . *

* depends on your settings in Windows.

For detailed information on power management, see Windows’ Help.

Hibernation

NOTE: Make sure that the hibernation feature is enabled in the Hibernate tab of the

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Power Options Properties from the Control Panel in Windows XP.

Hibernation is a very useful feature. People frequently open many applications when they use computers. It takes some time to get all these applications open and running, and normally they all have to be closed before the system can be turned off.

When you use the hibernation feature, you do not have to close the applications. The computer stores the state of your computer to a file on the hard disk and then shut down. The next time you turn on your computer, you return to exactly where you left off.

Manual Power Management

You can manually initiate hibernation at any time by pressing the power button and releasing it in less than 4 seconds with the system on.

Repeat the action to wake up the system under hibernation.

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Power-Saving Tips

In addition to your computer’s automatic power management, you can do your part to maximize the battery’s operating time by following these suggestions.

l Do not disable Power Management. l Decrease the LCD brightness to the lowest comfortable level. l Disable the parallel and serial ports if no devices are connected to

these ports. (See “Advanced Menu” in Chapter 5.)

l If you work with an application that uses the serial port or a PC card,

exit the application when you finish using it.

l If you have a PC card installed, remove it when not in use. Some PC

cards drain power even while they are inactive.

l Turn off the computer when you are not using it.

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CHAPTER 4

Expanding Your Computer

You can expand the capabilities of your computer by connecting other peripheral devices. When using a device, be sure to read the instructions accompanying the device together with the relevant section in this chapter.

This chapter gives guidelines on installing and using these devices:

l Serial device l IR device l USB device l PC card

Connecting a Serial Device

Your computer has a private port for connecting a serial device such as a serial mouse or modem through the private cable.

Follow this procedure to connect a serial device:

1. Make sure the COM Port s item is set properly in the SCU program. (See “Advanced Menu” in Chapter 5 for inf ormation.)

2. Make sure the computer is not turned on.

3. Plug the included private cable to the private port.

Private cable

4. Plug the device cable to the serial port on the private cable.

5. Turn on the computer.

NOTE: Portable modems that derive power through the serial por t cannot be used with the Tablet PC. Instead, use a modem that is powered by its own internal battery or external AC power.

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Connecting a USB Device

Your computer has one USB port on the right side for connecting USB devices such as digital camera, scanner, printer, modem, or mouse; and one CCD USB port at the bottom-side for connecting an optional CCD camera.

NOTE: You can also use the USB port located on the Expansion Port plug of the optional optical drive module or the included private cable.

USB is specified to be an industry standard extension to the PC architecture. It supports “Plug-and-Play” technology so you can install and remove USB devices without turning off the computer. With its multiple connection capability, up to 127 devices can be connected in a daisy -chain configuration. In addition, you can use a USB hub that converts a single USB connector into multiple ports where USB devices can be connected.

To connect a standard USB device, simply plug the device cable to the USB port on the right side of the Tablet PC, or through the optional optical drive module’s Expansion Port plug.

To connect an optional CCD camera, simply place the camera on top of the Tablet PC nearest the CCD USB port. Align and plug in the golden finger connector to the CCD USB port at the bottom-side of the Tablet PC and secure it in place with the built-in screw. Adjust the angle of the CCD camera according to your need.

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Connecting an IR Device

Your computer has an IR (InfraRed) port for connecting an infraredequipped device wirelessly such as a wireless keyboard/mouse, another computer, printer, or PDA (Personal Digital Assistant).

The infrared feature supports these standards:

For the front panel’s IR port

l IR keyboard/mouse that supports Forward FK34PUS002 (US

language) specification

For the left side’s IR port

l IrDA 1.1 (FIR – Fast Infrared) with 9.6 Kbps to 4.0 Mbps transfer

rate

l HPSIR – Serial Infrared mode

Follow this procedure to connect an IR device:

1. Under Windows, make sure that the IrDA Fast Infrared Port is set to HP HSDL-2300/3600. (See “How to Use the CD” in Chapter 6 for information.)

2. Make sure that the COM Port s and its Mode Setting for COM2 items are set properly in the SCU program. (See “Advanced Menu” in Chapter 5 for information.)

3. When using the front panel’s IR port: Place the wireless keyboard where its IR port faces the IR port of your computer within the effective range − within ±15-degrees vertical angle and within ±30-degrees horizontal angle at no greater than 3 meter distance.

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When using the left side’s IR port: Place the transmitting device where its IR port faces the IR port of your computer within the effective range − within ±15-degrees vertical angle and within ±15-degrees horizontal angle at no greater than 0.8~1.0 meter distance. Place the receiving device where the IR port of the Tablet PC faces its IR port within the effective range − within ±15-degrees vertical angle and within ±15-degrees horizontal angle at no greater than 0.8~1.0 meter distance.

4. To take advantage of the IR communications, you need a third party software.

NOTES: During infrared communication, take note of the following:

l Do not move the computer and IR device. l Do not enter Standby mode. l Do not use a cell phone or another IR device near the computer. l Avoid strong light such as sunlight or fluorescent light. l Disable the screen saver.

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Using PC Cards

Your computer has one PC card slot to accommodate one type II card.

CardBus Support

Your computer’s PC card slot supports the CardBus specifications. CardBus is the 32-bit version of PC card technology. It allows speeds of up to 133 Mbps at 33 MHz. Typical applications are SCSI host bus, graphic video, and high-speed network cards.

Inserting and Removing a PC Card

NOTES:

l Some PC cards require additional system resources. Before using such PC card,

you may have to free other system resources for the PC card.

l Although some PC cards can be inserted and removed without turning off the

computer, you cannot remove or install PC cards during Standby mode.

To insert a PC card:

1. Locate the PC card slot on the right side of the computer.

2. Slide the PC card, with its label facing up, into the slot until the eject button pops out.

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3. When a new card is seated, the computer will detect it and try to install the appropriate driver. Follow the on-screen instruction to complete the process.

To remove a PC card:

1. Double-click on the Safely Remove Hardware icon found on the Windows XP taskbar and the Safely Remove Hardware window appears on screen.

2. Select (highlight) the PC card you want to disable from the list and click on the Stop button to disable the card.

3. Push the eject button and the card will slide out slightly.

4. Pull the card out of the slot.

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System Memory Upgrade

You can upgrade your computer by changing system memory to a maximum of 1 GB on the SO -DIMM slot. However, to avoid damage during the installation procedure, please ask your dealer for help.

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CHAPTER 5

Setup Configuration Utility (SCU)

SCU is a program for configuring the BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) settings of the computer.

BIOS is a layer of software, called firmware, that translates instructions from other layers of software into instructions that the computer hardware can understand. The BIOS settings are needed by your computer to identify the types of installed devices and establish special features.

This chapter tells you how to use the SCU program.

When and How to Use the SCU Program

When to Use

You need to run the SCU program when:

l You see an error message on the screen requesting you to run Setup. l You want to restore the factory default settings. l You want to modify some specific settings according to the

hardware.

l You want to modify some specific settings to optimize system

performance.

Starting SCU

NOTES:

l The Setup screens shown in this chapter are for your reference only. The actual

items or settings on your computer may differ.

l The Setup program may have been updated after the publication of this manual. l The settings you select in your operating system might override similar settings in

Setup.

To run SCU, press F2 when the prompt appears in the lower left corner of the screen during system startup. The pr ompt shows up on the screen for only a few seconds. You must press F2 quickly. The SCU menu appears as shown next.

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Moving Around and Making Selections

A brief description of keyboard (if installed) usage is listed next:

Key Function

←, → ↑, ↓

Enter 1) Brings up the sub-menu when an item with the arrow sign is

Space bar, – Cycles through the pre-defined value for the selected item.

Esc 1) Exits the SCU program.

NOTE: You are advised to use the mouse (if installed) as it is more straightforward than

using the keyboard.

Selects a menu title. Selects an item or option.

selected.

2) Opens or closes the options window when an item is selected.

Pressing the space bar brings up the next value; pressing the minus (–) key does the contrary.

2) Returns to the previous menu if in a sub-menu.

3) Closes the options window if one is open.

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Main Menu

The Main menu contains the basic configuration settings of the system.

Date and Time

Sets the system time (Hour, Minute, Second) and date (Year, Month, Day).

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Internal Numlock

Sets if the numeric keypad will function. A check mark (√) indicates enabled, while underline (_) indicates disabled.

USB Emulation

Sets if the system supports the USB port in DOS mode. A check mark (√) indicates enabled, while underline (_) indicates disabled.

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Advanced Menu

The Advanced menu contains the Input/Output (I/O) configuration settings of the system.

Geyserville Support

This item is only available if the CPU you are using supports the Intel® SpeedStep™ function. It allows maximum CPU performance when using AC/car power but minimum CPU performance when using battery power. The available options are Enabled and Disabled.

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NOTE: For Windows 2000, you need to install the SpeedStep driver to use this function (see Chapter 6 for details).

Shared Video Memory

Sets the shared memory size of the video controller. The available options are 4M, 8M, 16M, and 32M.

NOTE: The shared video memory size of the video controller will depend on your system memory. If your system memory is greater than 256 (512) MB, system will automatically set the above item to 64MB.

COM Ports

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Allows you to assign COM1/COM2/COM3/COM4 to specific functions that you wish to use. In general, COM1/COM4 can be assigned to RS-232C (serial port), COM2 can be assigned to IR (InfraRed), while COM3 can be assigned to touchscreen. Select Disabled if you need the resources (3F8/IRQ4 of COM1, 2F8/IRQ3 of COM2, 3E8/IRQ5 of COM3, 2E8/IRQ11 of COM4) for other devices. Sets the communication compatibility mode for the IR port.

The item Mode Setting For COM2 sets the communication compatibility mode according to the type of the IR device to be connected. The options are IrDA (HPSIR) and Fast IR. This item is not valid for setting if the previous item COM2 Settings is set at Disabled.

LPT Port

The item Port Address sets the address for the LPT port (parallel port). The options are 378/IRQ7 of LPT1, 278/IRQ5 of LPT2, 3BC/IRQ7 of LPT3.

The item Port Definition sets the LPT port (parallel port) mode supported by the parallel device you are using. Your system supports

Standard AT (Centronics), Bi-directional (PS -2), EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port) and ECP (Extended Capabilities Port) standards that turn

the standard parallel port into a high-speed bi-directional peripheral port.

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HDD Heater

Sets if the system automatically turns on the built-in hard disk drive heater for low temperature operation. A check mark (√) indicates enabled, while underline (_) indicates disabled.

Function Key 1/2/3 Define (FN1/FN2/FN3)

These three items allow user to define the corresponding function key associated with the three function buttons ( , , ) found on the

front panel.

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NOTE: The backlight switch function is supported only if your LCD is the transflective type (option).

Power Button Define

Allows you to set whether system power on/off would occur by just pressing the power button (when set at Power) or whether a combination of the speaker volume / LCD brightness down arrow key located on the front panel plus the power button (when set at ê Power) is needed to turn on/off system power. The latter option prevents an accidental system turning on/off during transit.

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Security Menu

The Security menu contains the security setting that safeguards your system against unauthorized use.

Set Password

Allows you to set the password for your system. When typing the password, first make sure that Num Lock is off, and then type the password in the entry fields and press Enter. Confirm your password by typing it again and pressing Enter. If the Enable Password to Power-on sub-item is enabled, the set password is always required to boot the computer.

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