On the Use of the RF Device.................................................. B-6
USA and Canada Safety Requirements and Notices ...B-6
European Union CE Marking and Compliance NoticesB-9
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Chapter 1
Getting Started
Congratulations on purchasing this rugged tablet PC.
This chapter first tells you step by step how to get the tablet PC up and
running. Then, you will find a section briefly introducing the external
components of the tablet PC.
Getting Started 1-1
Getting the Tablet PC Running
This section guides you through the procedures for getting the tablet PC
ready for operation.
Unpacking
After unpacking the shipping carton, you should find these standard
items:
z Notebook tablet PC
z Accessories:
− AC adapter
− AC power cord
− Hand strap
− Screen protector film (already attached to the screen)
− Touchscreen pen
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 tablet PC in the future.
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Connecting to AC Power
The tablet PC operates either on the external AC power or internal battery
power. It is suggested that you use AC power when you start up the tablet
PC for the very first time.
CAUTION: Use only the AC adapter included with your tablet PC. Using other AC
adapters may damage the tablet PC.
1. Make sure that the tablet PC is turned off.
2. Place the tablet PC upside down.
3. Lift the latch handle of the battery cover and turn it counterclockwise
to the unlock position. Then, detach the cover from the tablet PC.
Unlock
position
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4. Fit the battery pack into place (n). Tightening the two screws (o) is
optional. The lack of the screws will not affect the rugged and
waterproof feature of the tablet PC.
5. Replace the battery cover and turn the latch clockwise to the lock
position.
Lock
position
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6. Plug the DC cord of the AC adapter to the power connector ( ) of
the tablet PC (n). Plug the female end of the AC power cord to the
AC adapter and the male end to an electrical outlet (o).
7. Power is being supplied from the electrical outlet to the AC adapter
and onto your tablet PC. Now, you are ready to turn on the tablet PC.
8. When the AC adapter is connected, it also charges the battery pack.
The Battery Charge Indicator (
) on the tablet PC glows amber to
indicate that charging is in progress. When the battery is fully charged,
the Battery Charge Indicator glows green. (For information on using
battery power, see Chapter 3.)
CAUTION:
zWhen you disconnect the AC adapter, disconnect from the electrical outlet
first and then from the tablet PC. A reverse procedure may damage the AC
adapter or the tablet PC.
zWhen unplugging the connector, always hold the plug head. Never pull on the
cord.
Getting Started 1-5
Using the Hand Strap
Align the four hooks of the hand strap with the four corresponding holes
on the tablet PC and tighten the screws.
The hand strap allows you to firmly hold the tablet PC by inserting your
hand through the hand strap.
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Turning On and Off the Tablet PC
Turning On
1. Make sure that the tablet PC is connected to AC power or the battery
has power.
2. Press the power button (
3. Each time the tablet PC is turned on, it performs a Power-On Self Test
(POST), and the operating system Windows XP Tablet PC edition should
start (may support Windows Vista Business and Ultimate in the future).
).
Turning Off
To turn off the tablet PC power, use the “Shut Down” command of your
operating system.
NOTE: There are other ways you can stop the tablet PC so that you will be back to
where you left off when you next turn on the tablet PC. (See “Stopping the Tablet
PC” in Chapter 2 for information.)
CAUTION: If you have to turn the tablet PC on again immediately after turning it
off, wait for at least five seconds. Turning the tablet PC off and on rapidly can
damage it.
Getting Started 1-7
Taking a Look at the Tablet PC
NOTE: Depending on the model you purchased, the appearance of your tablet
PC may not be exactly the same as those shown in this manual.
CAUTION: When not using a connector, make sure that the connector cover is
completely closed to ensure the waterproof integrity of the tablet PC.
Front Components
Ref Component Description See Also
n
o
p
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Touchscreen
Power Button
Light Sensor
Getting Started
Displays and receives information for the
tablet PC.
Turns the tablet PC power ON and OFF.
The LED lights green when tablet PC is on.
Adjusts the LCD brightness automatically
based on your tablet PC’s surrounding
lighting condition.
P. 2-7
P. 1-7
Ref Component Description See Also
Quick Buttons
q
Fn
Menu
Indicators
r
WLAN/WWAN
Battery Charge
Toggles the Fn keylock ON and OFF. P. 2-9
Toggles the keypad lock ON and OFF by
pressing for three seconds to prevent
accidental pressing of keypad during
transport.
Toggles the “OSD Control Panel” utility ON
and OFF.
Show the current status of the tablet PC’s
devices.
Lights green when WLAN is on.
Lights amber when WWAN is on.
Lights green when the battery is fully
charged.
Lights amber when the battery is being
charged.
Blinks red when the battery’s capacity is
below 10%.
P. 2-9
P. 2-9
P. 2-14
P. 3-3
Hard Disk Drive /
Heater (option)
Numeric Keypad
s
Lights green when hard disk drive is in use.
Lights red when optional heater is on
(temperature is lower than 5
booting your tablet PC).
Facilitates entering of numbers, also
includes the Del (Delete) and Ent (Enter)
keys. When Fn keylock is on, the alternative
function of a key is activated. The
alternative functions are identified by the
color of orange on the keytop.
o
C when
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P. 2-4
Right-Side Components
Ref Component Description See Also
Kensington Lock
n
Touchscreen Pen
o
Tether Hole
p
Locks the tablet PC to a stationary
object for security.
Serves as the input device by tapping
on the touch screen to make
selections and enter information.
Touchscreen pen tethered to this
hole.
P. 7-2
P. 2-7
Left-Side Components
Ref Component Description See Also
RJ-45 Connector
n
Connects the LAN cable. P. 2-13
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Ref Component Description See Also
USB Ports
o
Each of the two ports connects a USB
device, such as a USB flash disk,
printer, digital camera, joystick, and
more.
P. 4-2
Top Components
Ref Component Description See Also
n
o
Smart Card
Reader
Audio Output
Connector
Accepts a smart card for additional
security feature.
Connects a set of headphones, external
speakers with amplifier, or an audio
recording device.
P. 4-3
P. 2-11
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Chapter 2
Operating Your Tablet PC
This chapter provides information about the use of the tablet PC.
If you are new to tablet PCs, reading this chapter will help you learn the
operating basics. If you are already a computer user, you may choose to
read only the parts containing information unique to your tablet PC.
CAUTION: The tablet PC can get uncomfortably warm when you use it in high
temperatures. As a safety precaution in such a circumstance, do not place the
tablet PC on your lap or touch it with your bare hands for extended periods of time.
Prolonged body contact can cause discomfort and potentially a burn.
Operating Your Tablet PC 2-1
Starting and Stopping the Tablet PC
There are a number of ways to start and stop the tablet PC.
Starting the Tablet PC
You always start the tablet PC using the power button.
A tablet PC starts up with an operating system (OS) existing on the storage
device such as the hard disk. The tablet PC 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. Your tablet PC uses the Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC
edition operating system.
Stopping the Tablet PC
When you finish a working session, you can stop the tablet PC by turning
off the power or leaving the tablet PC in Standby or Hibernation 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 turn off the tablet
PC.
Standby Depending on your settings in Windows,
you can place the tablet PC in Standby
mode by pressing the power button.
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Do this... To start up or
resume again
Press the power
button.
Press the power
button.
To stop in this
mode...
Hibernation Depending on your settings in Windows,
you can place the tablet PC in
Do this... To start up or
resume again
Press the power
button.
Hibernation mode by pressing the
power button.
If you choose to stop in Standby or Hibernation mode, you can return to
where you left off the next time you start up the tablet PC. (See “Power
Management” in Chapter 3 for more information.)
Operating Your Tablet PC 2-3
Using the Keypad
Your keypad can be divided into two major categories:
z Numeric, Delete (Del), and Enter (Ent) keys
z Cursor-control keys
NOTE: To use the keypad during poor lighting conditions, turn the keypad
backlight ON by pressing the Fn button, then press the “8” (
Numeric Keypad with Secondary Functions
The 12-key numeric keypad with Delete and Enter keys is shown next:
) button.
When the Fn keylock is ON (
use the following secondary functions with orange color on top of each
button.
z switches between landscape and portrait LCD display.
z switches the keypad backlight ON and OFF.
z switches the touchscreen OFF and ON.
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icon appears on the system tray), you can
z switches the sunlight-readable mode ON and OFF.
z serves as the mouse right-click button.
z C+A+D serves as the Ctrl+Alt+Del key combination.
z ESC serves as the Escape key.
Cursor-Control Keys with Secondary Functions
The word “cursor” refers to the indicator on the screen (except for pointer
on 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.
When the Fn keylock is ON (
icon appears on the system tray), you can
use the following secondary functions with orange color on top of each
button.
z increase the sound volume of your tablet PC.
z decrease the sound volume of your tablet PC.
z increase the brightness of LCD display.
z decrease the brightness of LCD display.
Operating Your Tablet PC 2-5
Using the On-screen Keyboard
Use the on-screen keyboard to enter text and perform various keyboard
functions.
1. Click the on-screen keyboard icon (
system tray and the software keyboard will appear onscreen.
2. Tap the characters on the on-screen keyboard with the touchscreen
pen.
NOTE: To protect the LCD display, use the touchscreen pen on your
touchscreen.
) located on the Windows
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Using the Touchscreen Pen
NOTE: The touchscreen function is not available when running the BIOS Setup
program or when using the full screen in DOS mode.
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 your finger or
the included touchscreen pen. A screen protector film has been attached to the
screen before shipment. The film is a consumable, which will be worn out after a
period of use (6 months in average). You can purchase a new one when
replacement is required.
The touchscreen is a touch-sensitive device that allows you to easily use
the tablet PC without a mouse or touchpad to communicate with the
tablet PC by controlling the location of the pointer on the screen and
making selection with the buttons.
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Here are some common terms that you should know when using the
touchscreen:
Term Action
Click/Point Tap gently on the touchscreen.
Double-click Tap twice on the touchscreen rapidly.
Drag and
drop
Press lightly on the touchscreen and move your finger
until you reach your destination (drag). Finally, release
your finger (drop) when you finish dragging your
selection to the destination. The object will drop into
the new location.
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Using the Quick Buttons
Located on top of the keypad are three quick buttons:
zFn button toggles the Fn keylock ON and OFF ( icon appears on the
system tray when ON). You can use the secondary functions of
keypad buttons with orange color on top of each button (as
described in the “Using the Keypad” section earlier in this chapter).
z button toggles the keypad lock ON and OFF. Press the button to
turn on or press continuously for more than three seconds to turn off.
This would prevent accidental pressing of the keypad buttons during
transport.
zMenu button toggles the OSD Control Panel utility ON and OFF. Upon
pressing it the following screen appears (see chapter 6 for more
details).
Operating Your Tablet PC 2-9
Using the Video Features
The video subsystem of your tablet PC features:
z 8.4-inch wide TFT (Thin-Film Transistor) color LCD with SVGA transmissive
display
z Toggle display between landscape view and portrait view using the
LCD rotate button
z Built-in light sensor to automatically adjust the LCD brightness
z Manually adjust the display brightness using the LCD brightness up
) and down ( ) buttons
(
z Power Management
z Sunlight-readable LCD display using the sunlight-readable mode
button
(option)
Configuring the Display Modes
Your tablet PC 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.
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