Hewlett-Packard TC4200 User Manual

Hardware and Software Guide

HP Compaq Tablet PC Series

Document Part Number: 367426-002

September 2005

This guide explains how to identify and use tablet PC hardware features, including connectors for external devices, and provides settings and procedures for managing tablet PC power and security. It also includes power and environmental specifications, which may be helpful when traveling with the tablet PC, as well as instructions for obtaining system information and using setup utilities to help detect, solve, and prevent problems.

Microsoft and Windows are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. SD Logo is a trademark of its proprietor. Bluetooth is a trademark owned by its proprietor and used by Hewlett-Packard Company under license.

The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.

Hardware and Software Guide HP Compaq Tablet PC Series Second Edition September 2005 First Edition March 2005 Document Part Number: 367426-002

1 Component ID

Top Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1

Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1

Pointing Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–3

Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–4

Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–5

Pen-Activated Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–6

Display Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–7

Front Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–9

Rear Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–10

Right-Side Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–11

Left-Side Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–12

Bottom Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–14

Wireless Antennae . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–16

Magnets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–17

Pen Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–18

Additional Hardware Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–19

2Power

Power Control and Light Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1

Power Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3

Standby and Hibernation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4

Standby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4

Hibernation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–5

Initiating Standby, Hibernation or Shutdown. . . . . . 2–6

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Contents

Default Power Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–8

Turning the Tablet PC or Display On or Off . . . . . . 2–8

Initiating or Restoring from Hibernation . . . . . . . . . 2–9

Initiating or Resuming from Standby . . . . . . . . . . . 2–10

Using Emergency Shutdown Procedures . . . . . . . . 2–11

Power Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–12

Accessing the Power Options Window . . . . . . . . . 2–12

Displaying the Power Meter Icon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–13

Setting or Changing a Power Scheme. . . . . . . . . . . 2–13

Using a Security Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–14

Processor Performance Controls

(Select Models Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–15

Battery Packs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–17

Identifying Battery Packs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–18

Inserting or Removing a Primary Battery Pack . . . 2–19

Charging Battery Packs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–21

Managing Low-Battery Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–24

Calibrating a Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–26

Conserving Battery Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–30

Storing a Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–32

Disposing of a Used Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–33

3 Pointing Devices and Keyboard

Pointing Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–1

Using the TouchPad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–3

Using the Pointing Stick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–3

Setting Mouse Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–4

Hotkeys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–5

Hotkey Quick Reference. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–6

Using Hotkey Commands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–7

Using Hotkeys with External Keyboards . . . . . . . . 3–10

Quick Launch Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–11

Identifying Quick Launch Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–11

Quick Launch Buttons Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–12

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Keypads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–21

Using the Embedded Numeric Keypad . . . . . . . . . 3–21

Using an External Numeric Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–23

4 Pen and Command Controls

Pen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–1

Entering Information with the Pen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–2

Calibrating the Pen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–4

Setting Pen Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–5

Changing the Pen Tip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–6

Command Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–7

Identifying Command Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–7

Command Controls Quick Reference. . . . . . . . . . . . 4–9

Using Command Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–10

Setting Command Control Preferences. . . . . . . . . . 4–12

On-Screen Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–15

5 Multimedia

Audio Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–1

Using the Audio-In (Microphone) Jack . . . . . . . . . . 5–3

Using the Audio-Out (Headphone) Jack. . . . . . . . . . 5–3

Adjusting the Volume. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–4

Video Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–5

Using the S-Video-Out Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–6

Connecting a Monitor, Projector or Television . . . . 5–7

Multimedia Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–8

Observing the Copyright Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–10

Installing Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–10

Enabling AutoPlay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–11

Changing DVD Region Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–11

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6 Drives

Drive Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–1

IDE Drive Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–3

Primary Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–4

External Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–8

Optional External Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–9

Optional External MultiBay and External

MultiBay II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–9

7 PC Cards

What Is a PC Card? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–1

Insertion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–2

Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–3

8 Digital Memory Cards

What Is a Digital Memory Card?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–1

Insertion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–2

Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–3

Contents

9 Memory Modules

What Is a Memory Module? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–1

Expansion Memory Module Slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–2

Primary Memory Module Slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–6

Hibernation File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–16

10 USB Devices

What Is USB?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–1

USB Device Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–2

Operating System and Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–3

USB Legacy Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–3

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11 Modem and Networking

Internal Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11–1

Modem Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11–1

Modem Country Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11–4

Preinstalled Communication Software . . . . . . . . . . 11–7

Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11–8

12 Q Menu Software

Q Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12–1

Identifying Q Menu Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12–1

Displaying and Closing the Q Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . 12–2

Selecting an Item from the Q Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . 12–2

Obtaining Information About

System-Defined Items. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12–3

Setting Q Menu Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12–3

Using a System-Defined Item. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12–9

Tablet PC Button Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12–15

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13 Wireless (Select Models Only)

Wireless Local Area Network Device

(Select Models Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13–3

Connecting Your Wireless Tablet PC to a

Corporate WLAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13–4

Connecting Your Wireless Tablet PC to a

Public WLAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13–4

Setting Up a WLAN in Your Home . . . . . . . . . . . . 13–5

Using a WLAN Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13–6

Using Wireless Security Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13–7

Installing Wireless Software (Optional) . . . . . . . . . 13–8

Troubleshooting Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13–9

Bluetooth Wireless Device (Select Models Only) . . . 13–10

Device Power States. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13–12

Turning On the Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13–14

Turning Off and Disabling the Devices . . . . . . . . 13–15

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Infrared Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13–16

Setting Up an Infrared Transmission . . . . . . . . . . 13–17

Using Standby with Infrared. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13–17

Mobile Printing (Select Models Only). . . . . . . . . . . . 13–18

14 Security

Security Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14–1

Security Preferences in Computer Setup . . . . . . . . . . . 14–4

Passwords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14–4

HP and Windows Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14–5

HP and Windows Password Guidelines . . . . . . . . . 14–6

HP Administrator Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14–8

Setting HP Administrator Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . 14–9

Entering HP Administrator Passwords . . . . . . . . . 14–10

Power-On Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14–10

Setting Power-On Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14–11

Entering Power-On Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14–12

Requiring a Power-On Password at Restart . . . . . 14–12

DriveLock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14–13

Setting DriveLock Passwords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14–14

Entering DriveLock Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14–15

Requiring a Drivelock Password at Restart . . . . . 14–15

Changing DriveLock Passwords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14–16

Removing DriveLock Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14–17

Device Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14–18

System Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14–19

Setting System Information Options . . . . . . . . . . 14–20

Antivirus Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14–21

Firewall Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14–22

Critical Security Updates for Windows XP . . . . . . . . 14–24

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HP ProtectTools Security Manager

(Select Models Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14–25

Embedded Security for ProtectTools . . . . . . . . . . 14–25

Credential Manager for ProtectTools . . . . . . . . . . 14–26

BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools. . . . . . . . . . 14–27

Smart Card Security for ProtectTools. . . . . . . . . . 14–28

Optional Security Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14–29

15 Computer Setup

Computer Setup Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15–2

Computer Setup Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15–3

File Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15–4

Security Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15–5

Tools Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15–6

Advanced Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15–7

16 Software Update and Recoveries

Software Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16–1

Obtaining the Support Software Disc . . . . . . . . . . . 16–2

Accessing Tablet PC Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16–2

Internet Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16–3

Downloading System ROM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16–3

Downloading Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16–5

System Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16–6

Safeguarding Your Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16–6

Altiris Local Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16–7

Setting System Restore Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16–8

Repairing or Reinstalling Applications. . . . . . . . . . 16–9

Reinstalling Applications from Your

Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16–9

Repairing the Operating System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16–10

Reinstalling the Operating System . . . . . . . . . . . . 16–11

Reinstalling Device Drivers and Other

Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16–12

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Multilingual User Interface (MUI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16–13

Enabling and Switching MUI Languages. . . . . . . 16–13

Restoring the MUI Capabilities After

Reinstalling the Operating System . . . . . . . . . . . . 16–14

Updating Bluetooth Software Through the

Flash Upgrade Utility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16–15

17 Tablet PC Care

Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17–2

Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17–2

Keyboard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17–3

Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17–3

TouchPad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17–4

External Mouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17–4

18 Travel and Shipping

Preparation for Travel and Shipping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18–1

Tips for Traveling with Your Tablet PC . . . . . . . . . . . 18–2

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A Specifications

Operating Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–1

Rated Input Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–2

B MultiBoot

Default Boot Sequence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–1

Bootable Devices in Computer Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–3

MultiBoot Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–4

MultiBoot Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–5

Setting a New Default Boot Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . B–5

Setting a MultiBoot Express Prompt . . . . . . . . . . . . B–6

Entering MultiBoot Express Preferences . . . . . . . . . B–7

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C Client Management

Configuration and Deployment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C–2

Software Management and Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C–3

HP Client Manager Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C–3

Altiris PC Transplant Pro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C–5

System Software Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C–5

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Top Components

Lights

Component ID

Component Description

Volume mute light On: System sound is turned off.

Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on.

IDE (Integrated Drive

Electronics) drive light

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On: A drive in the hard drive bay is being accessed.

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Component Description

Battery light Amber: A battery pack is charging.

Green: A battery pack is close to full charge capacity.

Blinking amber: A battery pack that is the only available power source has reached a low-battery condition. When the battery reaches a critical low-battery condition, the battery light begins blinking more quickly.

Off: If the tablet PC is connected to an external power source, the light is turned off when all batteries in the tablet PC are fully charged. If the tablet PC is not connected to an external power source, the light is turned off until the battery reaches a low-battery condition, when the light begins blinking amber.

power light Green: The tablet PC is on.

Blinking green: The tablet PC is in standby mode.

Wireless light* On: One or more optional internal

wireless devices, such as a WLAN device and/or Bluetooth® device, are turned on.

Component ID

Num lock light On: Num lock is on or the embedded

*For information about establishing a wireless link, refer to Chapter 13,

“Wireless (Select Models Only).”

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numeric keypad is enabled.

Pointing Devices

Component Description

Pointing stick Moves the pointer.

Component ID

Left pointing stick button Functions like the left button on an

TouchPad* Moves the pointer. Can be set to

Left TouchPad button* Functions like the left button on an

Right TouchPad button* Functions like the right button on an

TouchPad scroll zone* Scrolls upward or downward.

Right pointing stick button Functions like the right button on an

*This table describes default settings. For information about changing the functions of TouchPad features, refer to the section in Chapter 3, “Pointing Devices and Keyboard.”

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external mouse.

perform other mouse functions, such as scrolling, selecting, and double-clicking.

external mouse.

“Setting Mouse Properties”

Buttons

Component Description

Presentation mode button Turns on Presentation mode.

Component ID

Volume mute button Mutes or restores volume.

Volume down button Decreases tablet PC sound.

Volume up button Increases tablet PC sound.

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Keys

Component Description

Function keys (6) Perform system and application tasks.

When combined with the fn key, the function keys f3, f4, and f8 through f11 perform additional tasks as hotkeys.

Component ID

fn key Executes frequently used system

Windows logo key Displays the Microsoft® Windows®

Windows applications key Displays a shortcut menu for items

Keypad keys (15) Can be used like the keys on an

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functions when pressed in combination with a function key or the esc

menu.

Start

beneath the pointer.

external numeric keypad.

key.

Pen-Activated Buttons

Component Description

Component ID

Tablet PC Input Panel

Launch button*

Rotate button* Switches the image between

Q button* When Windows is running, opens or

*This table describes default settings. For information about changing the functions of the Tablet PC Input Panel Launch button, Rotate button, and Q button, refer to Chapter 4, “Pen and Command Controls.”

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When Windows is running, opens the Microsoft Tablet PC Input Panel application, which includes a handwriting pad and an on-screen keyboard.

landscape and portrait orientation.

closes the Q

Menu.

Display Components

Component Description

Component ID

Pen holder Secures the pen to the tablet PC.

Pen eject button Ejects the pen from the pen holder.

Rotating hinge Swivels the display and converts the

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tablet PC from notebook mode into

tablet PC mode.

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Component ID

Component Description

Jog dial* Functions like enter and the up and

down arrow keys on a standard keyboard.

■ Press inward to enter a command.

■ Rotate upward to scroll upward.

■ Rotate downward to scroll

downward.

Windows Security button* When pressed while:

■ Windows is open, enters the

ctrl+alt+delete command.

†

■ The Setup utility is open, enters

the reset command.

*This table describes default settings. For information about changing the functions of the Windows security button and jog dial, refer to Chapter 4,

“Pen and Command Controls.”

†

To protect your work and the system, the ctrl+alt+delete command cannot

be entered using the ctrl, alt, and del

keys on the on-screen keyboard.

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Front Components

Component Description

Infrared port Provides wireless communication

Bluetooth module

(select

models only)

between the tablet PC and an optional IrDA-compliant device.

Sends and receives Bluetooth device signals.

Component ID

Exposure to Radio Frequency

Radiation. The radiated output power of this device is below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the device should be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized. To avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, human proximity to the antennae should be not less than 20 cm

inches) during normal

(8 operation, including when the tablet PC display is closed.

Display release button Opens the tablet PC.

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Rear Components

Component Description

USB port Connects USB 1.1- and 2.0-compliant

RJ-11 (modem) jack Connects a modem cable.

devices to the tablet PC using a standard USB cable.

Component ID

RJ-45 (network) jack Connects a network cable.

Power connector Connects an AC adapter, an optional

External monitor port Connects an optional VGA external

S-Video-out jack Is a 7-pin, dual-purpose jack.

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adapter, or an optional power cable.

monitor or projector.

It connects an optional S-Video device, such as a television, VCR, camcorder, overhead projector, or video capture card, with an optional, standard (4-pin) S-Video cable.

The extra 3 pins also enable an optional S-Video-to-composite adapter to be used with the tablet PC.

Right-Side Components

Component Description

Audio-out (headphone) jack Connects optional headphones or

Audio-in (microphone) jack Connects an optional monaural (single

USB port Connects USB 1.1- and 2.0-compliant

powered stereo speakers. Also connects the audio function of an audio/video device, such as a television or VCR.

sound channel) or stereo (dual sound channel) microphone.

devices to the tablet PC using a standard USB cable, or connects

optional external MultiBay or

an external MultiBay II to the This USB port is a powered port that can be used without external power.

Component ID

tablet PC.

PC Card eject button Ejects PC Cards from the

PC Card slot Supports optional Type I, Type II,

Digital Media Slot Accepts SD (Secure Digital) Memory

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Card slot.

32-bit (CardBus), or 16-bit PC Cards.

Cards or MultiMediaCards.

Left-Side Components

Component Description

Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to

the tablet PC.

Component ID

Security solutions are designed to act as deterrents. These deterrants may not prevent a product from being mishandled or stolen.

Vent Enables airflow to cool internal

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components.

To prevent overheating, do

not

obstruct vents. Using the tablet PC on a soft surface, such as a pillow, blanket, rug, or thick clothing, may block airflow.

(Continued)

Component Description

Component ID

Wireless button

models only)*

(select

USB port Connects a USB 1.1- or 2.0-compliant

Info Center button Enables you to view a list of commonly

Power switch* When the tablet PC is

Turns the wireless functionality of the WLAN or Bluetooth device on or off, but does not establish a connection.

To establish a wireless

✎

connection, a wireless network must already be set up. For information about establishing a wireless connection, refer to

Chapter 13, “Wireless (Select Models Only).”

device to the tablet PC using a standard USB cable.

used software solutions.

■ Off, slide toward the front of the

tablet PC and release to turn on the tablet PC.

■ In standby, slide toward the front

of the tablet PC and release to exit standby.

■ In hibernation, slide toward the

front of the tablet PC and release to exit hibernation.

If the tablet PC has stopped responding and Microsoft® Windows® shutdown procedures cannot be used, slide toward the front of the tablet PC and hold for 4 tablet PC.

seconds to turn off the

Speaker Produces tablet PC sound.

*This table describes default settings. For information about changing the functions of the power features, refer to the

Chapter 2, “Power.” For information about changing the functions of the

wireless features, refer to Chapter 13, “Wireless (Select Models Only).”

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“Power Options” section in

Bottom Components

Component Description

Component ID

Docking connector Connects the tablet PC to an optional

Expansion memory module

compartment

Vents (3) Enable airflow to cool internal

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docking device.

Contains one expansion memory module slot.

components.

To prevent overheating, do

not obstruct vents. Using the tablet PC on a soft surface, such as a pillow, blanket, rug, or thick clothing, may block airflow.

(Continued)

Component Description

Primary battery bay Holds the primary battery pack.

Primary battery release latch Releases the primary battery pack

Hard drive bay Holds the primary hard drive.

Travel battery connector Connects an optional travel battery.

from the battery bay.

Component ID

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Wireless Antennae

Component Description

Component ID

Antennae (2)

models only)*

(select

*The antennae are not visible from the outside of the tablet PC. For optimal transmission, keep obstructions.

the areas immediately around the antennae free from

Send and receive wireless device signals.

Exposure to Radio Frequency

Radiation.

power FCC limits. be used in such a manner that potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized. To avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, human proximity to the antennae should be not less than 20

inches) during normal operation,

(8 including when the tablet PC display is closed.

The radiated output

of this device is below the

radio frequency exposure

Nevertheless, the device should

the

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Magnets

Component Description

Component ID

Magnets (3) Top left: Engages the display latch.

Top right: Switches the panel orientation from landscape to portrait mode.

Bottom: Initiates standby if the display is closed while the tablet PC is turned on.

Keep diskettes and other magnetic

media away from magnetic fields, which can erase your data.

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Pen Components

Component Description

Component ID

Pen ti p Interacts with the tablet PC whenever

Pen button Functions like the right button on an

Pen tether eyelet Used with the tether eyelet on the

Pen eraser Enables you to erase handwriting on

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the tip is touching the screen or within

1.27 cm (0.5 inch) of the screen. When tapped on or held over a

pen-activated button, activates the button.

external mouse.

tablet PC, enables you to tether

pen to the tablet PC.

the

the tablet PC.

Component ID

Additional Hardware Components

Component Description

AC adapter Converts AC power to DC power.

Power cord* Connects an AC adapter to an

Battery pack* Powers the tablet PC when the tablet

Modem cable* Connects the RJ-11 (modem) jack to

Country-specific modem

adapter (included by region as required)*

*Power cords, modem cables, and modem adapters vary in appearance by region and country. Battery packs vary by model.

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outlet.

PC is not connected to external power.

an RJ-11 telephone jack or to a country-specific modem adapter.

Adapts the modem cable to a non-RJ-11 telephone jack.

Power

Power Control and Light Locations

Component Description

fn+f3 Initiates standby.

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Component Description

Powe r switch When the tablet PC is

■ Off, slide toward the front of the

tablet PC and release to turn on the tablet PC.

■ In standby, slide toward the front of

the tablet PC and release to exit standby.

■ In hibernation, slide toward the front

of the tablet PC and release to exit hibernation.

If the tablet PC has stopped responding and Microsoft® Windows® shutdown procedures cannot be used, slide toward the front of the tablet PC and hold for

seconds to turn off the tablet PC.

power light Green: The tablet PC is on.

Blinking green: The tablet PC is in standby mode.

power light Green: The tablet PC is on.

Blinking green: The tablet PC is in standby mode.

Battery light Amber: A battery pack is charging.

Green: A battery pack is close to full charge capacity.

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Power Sources

The tablet PC can run on internal or external AC power. The following table indicates the best power sources for common tasks.

Task Recommended Power Source

Power

Work in most software applications

Charge or calibrate a battery pack in the tablet PC

Install or modify system software or write to a CD

■ Charged battery pack in the

tablet PC

■ External power supplied through

one of the following devices:

❐ AC adapter ❐ Optional AC adapter ❐ Optional docking device ❐ Optional automobile or

aircraft adapter

External power supplied through

■ AC adapter

■ Optional AC adapter

■ Optional docking device

■ Optional automobile or aircraft

adapter

To prevent damage to the

tablet PC and aircraft systems, do not battery pack while you are using a Combo Adapter on an aircraft.

External power supplied through

charge the

■ AC adapter

■ Optional docking device

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Standby and Hibernation

Standby and hibernation are energy-saving features that conserve power and reduce startup time. They can be initiated by you or by

the system. Refer to the “Initiating Standby, Hibernation or

Shutdown” section in this chapter for details about when to use

each setting.

Standby

CAUTION: To avoid a complete battery discharge, do not leave your

tablet PC in standby for extended periods. Connect the tablet PC to an external power source.

Standby reduces power to system components that are not in use. When standby is initiated, your work is saved in random access memory (RAM) and the screen is cleared. When you resume from standby, your work returns to the screen where you left off.

■ Saving your work before initiating standby is not usually

necessary but is a recommended precaution.

■ When the tablet PC is in standby, the power lights flash.

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Hibernation

Hibernation saves your work to a hibernation file on the hard drive, and then shuts down the tablet PC. When you restore from hibernation, your work returns to the screen where you left off. If a power-on password has been set, the password must be entered to restore from hibernation.

You can disable hibernation. However, if hibernation is disabled, and the system reaches a low-battery condition, the system will not automatically save your work while power is on or when standby has been initiated.

In the Power Options window, hibernation is not displayed as an option if it has been disabled. You must enable hibernation in order to select it in the Power Options window. To verify that hibernation is enabled, select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options > Hibernate tab. Make sure that the Enable hibernation check box is selected.

CAUTION: If the configuration of the tablet PC is changed during

hibernation, resuming from hibernation may not be possible. When the tablet PC is in hibernation:

■ Do not dock or undock the tablet PC in a docking device.

■ Do not add or remove memory modules.

■ Do not insert or remove any hard drives.

■ Do not connect or disconnect external devices.

■ Do not insert or remove a PC Card or a Secure Digital (SD)

Memory Card.

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Initiating Standby, Hibernation or Shutdown

The following sections explain when to initiate standby or hibernation and when to shut down your tablet PC.

When You Leave Your Work

Initiating standby clears the screen and uses less power than leaving the tablet PC on. Your work returns instantly to the screen when you resume from standby.

Initiating hibernation clears the screen, saves your work to the hard drive, and uses much less power than standby.

Shutting down the tablet PC and removing the battery pack is recommended to extend the life of the battery pack when the tablet PC will be disconnected from external power for an extended period. For details on battery pack storage, refer to the

“Storing a Battery Pack” section in this chapter.

When the Power Supply Is Uncertain

Make sure that hibernation remains enabled, especially if you are operating the tablet PC on battery power and do not have access to an external power supply. If the battery pack gets extremely low, hibernation saves your work to a hibernation file and shuts down the tablet PC.

HP recommends that if you pause your work when the power supply is uncertain, you do one of the following:

■ Initiate hibernation.

■ Shut down the tablet PC.

■ Save your work, and then initiate standby.

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When Using Infrared Communication or Drive Media

CAUTION: Do not initiate standby or hibernation while using drive

media. Doing so may result in possible video and audio degradation and loss of audio or video playback functionality.

Standby and hibernation interfere with the use of infrared and Bluetooth communication, and drive media. Note the following guidelines:

■ If the tablet PC is in standby or hibernation, you cannot

initiate an infrared or Bluetooth transmission.

■ If standby or hibernation is accidentally initiated while a

drive medium (such as a diskette, CD, or DVD) is in use:

❏ Your playback may be interrupted.

❏ You may see a warning message: “Putting the computer

into hibernation or standby may stop the playback. Do you want to continue?” Select No.

❏ You may need to restart the playback to resume audio and

video.

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Power

Default Power Settings

The following tables describe the factory power settings on the tablet PC. You can change many of these settings according to your preference. For more information on changing power settings, refer to the

Turning the Tablet PC or Display On or Off

Task Procedure Result

“Power Options” section in this chapter.

Turn on the tablet PC.

Slide the power switch toward the font of the tablet

PC.

■ The power lights are

turned on.

■ The operating system

loads.

Turn off the tablet PC.*

Save your work and close all open applications. Then

■ Slide the power switch

toward the front of the tablet PC and follow the on-screen directions (if displayed) for down the tablet PC.

shutting

■ The power lights are

turned off.

■ The operating system

shuts down.

■ The tablet PC is

turned off.

■ Shut down the tablet PC

through the operating system. Select Start >

Turn Off Computer > Turn Off.

Turn off the display while the power is on.

*If the system is unresponsive and you are unable to shut down the tablet PC with these procedures, refer to the section in this chapter.

Close the tablet PC. Closing the tablet PC

activates the display switch, which turns off the display. This conserves battery power.

“Using Emergency Shutdown Procedures”

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Initiating or Restoring from Hibernation

Task Procedure Result

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Initiate hibernation.

Allow the system to initiate hibernation (with hibernation enabled).

Restoring from user-initiated or system-initiated hibernation.

■ Select Start > Turn Off

Computer > Hibernate >

the Hibernate option

OK. (If is

not displayed, press and

hold the shift key.)

■ If hibernation has been

configured, slide the power switch toward the front of the tablet PC.

No action required.

■ If the tablet PC is running

on battery power, the system initiates hibernation after 30 minutes of tablet PC inactivity or when the battery pack(s) reach a

critical low-battery

condition.

■ If the tablet PC is

connected to external power, the system does not initiate hibernation.

■ Power settings and

timeouts can be changed in the Power Options window.

Slide the power switch toward the front of the tablet

If the system initiated

✎

hibernation because of

critical low-battery

a condition, connect external power or insert

charged battery pack

a before you slide the power switch.

PC.

■ The power/

standby lights are turned off.

■ The screen clears.

■ The power/

standby lights are turned off.

■ The screen clears.

■ The power/

standby lights are turned on.

■ Your work returns

to the screen.

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Initiating or Resuming from Standby

Task Procedure Result

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Initiate standby.

Allow the system to initiate standby.

Resume from user-initiated or system-initiated standby.

■ Slide the power switch

toward the front of the tablet PC.

■ With the tablet PC on,

press fn+f3.

■ Select Start > Turn Off

Computer > Standby > OK. (If the standby option

is not displayed, press the

shift key.)

No action required.

■ If the tablet PC is running

on battery power, the system initiates standby after 10 minutes of tablet PC inactivity. (Default

setting)

■ If the tablet PC is attached

to external power, the system does not initiate standby.

■ Power settings and

timeouts can be changed in the Power Options window.

Slide the power switch toward the front of the tablet PC.

■ The power lights

blink.

■ The screen clears.

■ The power lights

blink.

■ The screen clears.

■ The power lights

are turned

off.

■ Your work returns

to the screen.

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Using Emergency Shutdown Procedures

CAUTION: Emergency shutdown procedures result in the loss of

unsaved data.

If the tablet PC is unresponsive and you are unable to use normal Windows shutdown procedures, try the following emergency procedures, in the sequence provided:

■ Press ctrl+alt+delete. Select Shut Down.

■ Slide and hold the power switch toward the front of the

tablet

PC for at least 4 seconds.

■ Disconnect the tablet PC from external power and remove

the

battery pack. For more information about removing

and

storing the battery pack, refer to the “Storing a Battery

Pack” section in this chapter.

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Power Options

Many default power settings can be changed in the Power Options window. For example, you can set an audio alert to

warn

you when the battery pack reaches a low-power condition,

or you can change the default settings for the power switch.

By default, when the tablet PC is on:

■ Pressing the fn+f3 hotkey, called the “sleep button” in the

operating system, initiates standby.

■ The display switch turns off the display. The display switch is

activated by closing the display.

Accessing the Power Options Window

To access the Power Options window:

» Right-click the Power Meter icon on the notification area

the far right of the taskbar), and then select Adjust Power

(at

Properties.

– or –

» Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and

Maintenance > Power Options.

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Displaying the Power Meter Icon

The Power Meter icon is on your notification area by default. The icon changes shape to indicate whether the tablet PC is running on a battery pack or external power. Right-click the icon and select Adjust Power Properties to display the Power Options window.

To hide or show the Power Meter icon on the notification area:

1. Access the Power Options window.

2. Select the Advanced tab.

3. Select or clear the Always show icon on the taskbar

box.

check

4. Select Apply.

5. Select OK.

If you cannot see an icon you have placed on the taskbar, the icon

✎

may be hidden. Select the arrow or vertical bar on the taskbar and expand it to view hidden icons.

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Setting or Changing a Power Scheme

The Power Schemes tab in the Power Options window allows you to set the amount of time that the tablet PC will allow to pass before entering standby or hibernation. You can assign different schemes depending on whether the tablet PC is running on a battery pack or external power.

You can also set a power scheme that initiates standby or turns off the display or hard drive after a time interval that you specify.

To set a power scheme:

1. Access the Power Options window, and then select the

Power Schemes

2. Select the power scheme you want to modify, and accept or adjust the default options in the lists on the screen.

3. Select Apply.

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tab.

Using a Security Password

You can add a security feature that prompts you for a password when the tablet PC is turned on, resumes from standby, or restores from hibernation.

To set a password prompt:

1. Access the Power Options window, and then select the Advanced tab.

2. Select the check box for Prompt for password when the computer resumes from standby, and select Apply.

For more information about using security passwords, refer to

Chapter 14, “Security.”

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Processor Performance Controls

Power

(Select

On select tablet PC models, Windows XP supports software that enables you to control processor performance. The central processing unit (CPU) speed can be set or for optimal power conservation.

For example, the software can be set to trigger an automatic change in processor speed when the power source changes from external power to battery pack power, or when the tablet PC use changes between active and idle.

Processor performance controls are managed in the Power Options window.

To access Windows XP processor performance controls:

» Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and

The power scheme you select determines how the processor performs when the tablet PC is connected to external power or is running on battery power. Each power scheme for external power or battery power sets a specific processor state.

Models Only)

for optimal performance

Maintenance > Power Options > Power Schemes tab.

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Different states may be used, depending on whether the tablet PC

is running on external or battery power. After a power scheme

has

been set, no other intervention is required to control the performance of your tablet PC processor. The following table describes the processor performance on external and battery power for the available power schemes.

Processor Performance While

Power Scheme

Home/Office Desk Always runs at the

Portable/Laptop Performance state is

Presentation Performance state is

Always On Always runs at the

Minimal Power Management

Max Battery Performance state is

on External Power

highest performance state.

determined based on CPU demand.

highest performance state.

Performance state is determined based on CPU demand.

determined based on CPU demand.

Processor Performance While on Battery Power

Performance state is determined based on CPU demand.

Runs at the lowest possible performance state.

Always runs at the highest performance state.

Performance state is determined based on CPU demand.

Runs at the lowest possible performance state.

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Battery Packs

When the tablet PC is connected to external AC power, the tablet PC runs on AC power. When a charged battery pack is in the tablet PC and the tablet PC is not connected to external power, the tablet PC runs on battery power.

The tablet PC switches between AC power and battery power according to the availability of an external AC example, if the tablet PC contains a charged battery pack and is running on external AC power supplied through the AC adapter, the tablet PC switches to battery power if the AC adapter is disconnected from the tablet PC.

You can leave a battery pack in the tablet PC or in storage, depending on how you work. Keeping a battery pack in the tablet PC enables the battery pack to charge whenever the tablet PC is connected to external AC case of a power outage.

However, battery packs in the tablet PC slowly discharge when the tablet PC is turned off. For this reason, the primary battery pack is not shipped inside the tablet PC and must be inserted before the tablet PC can run on battery power.

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power source. For

power and also protects your work in

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Identifying Battery Packs

This tablet PC supports up to 2 battery packs:

■ The primary battery pack is a 6-cell lithium-ion battery pack

that can be used only in the battery bay. One primary battery pack is included with the tablet PC.

■ The travel battery pack is an optional 8-cell lithium-ion

battery pack that can only be attached to the bottom of the tablet PC.

If the tablet PC will be idle for 2 weeks or more, remove the battery pack and store it as described in the

Pack” section in this chapter to prolong battery pack life. For

more information about leaving your work, refer to the “Initiating

Standby, Hibernation or Shutdown” section in this chapter.

Only compatible AC adapters and battery packs should be used

✎

with the tablet PC. For additional information, visit the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com or contact a service partner.

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“Storing a Battery

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Inserting or Removing a Primary Battery

Pack

CAUTION: To prevent loss of work when removing a battery pack that

is the sole power source, initiate hibernation or turn off the tablet PC before removing the battery pack.

To insert a primary battery pack:

1. Turn the tablet PC upside down.

2. Slide the battery pack 1 into the battery bay until it is seated.

3. Press the battery pack 2 into the battery bay until the battery

pack clicks into place.

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To remove a primary battery pack:

1. Turn the tablet PC upside down with the front of the tablet

PC toward you.

2. Press the battery release latch 1 toward the rear of the

PC.

tablet

3. Lift and slide the battery pack 2 out of the tablet PC.

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Charging Battery Packs

Multiple battery packs in the system charge and discharge in a preset sequence:

■ Charge sequence:

1. Primary battery in the tablet PC battery bay

2. Travel battery (optional battery pack)

■ Discharge sequence:

1. Travel battery (optional battery pack)

2. Primary battery in the tablet PC battery bay

While a battery pack is charging, the battery light on the tablet PC

is on. The light is turned off when all battery packs are fully

charged.

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Battery packs can also be charged in the optional HP Universal

✎

Charger.

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Charging a New Battery Pack

Fully charge the battery pack while the tablet PC is connected to external power through the AC adapter.

A new battery pack that has been partially but not fully charged can run the tablet PC, but the battery light may be

The primary battery pack charges when it is inserted into the tablet PC and the tablet PC is connected to external power.

Charging an In-Use Battery Pack

To prolong battery life and increase the accuracy of battery light:

■ Allow a battery pack to discharge to 10 percent of a full

charge through normal use before charging it.

■ When you charge a battery pack, charge it fully.

Monitoring the Charge of a Battery Pack

This section explains several ways you can determine the amount of charge in your battery pack.

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inaccurate.

Obtaining Accurate Charge Information

To increase the accuracy of all battery charge displays:

■ Allow a battery pack to discharge to about 10 percent of a full

charge through normal use before charging it.

■ When you charge a battery pack, charge it fully.

■ If a battery pack has not been used for one month or more,

calibrate the battery pack instead of simply charging it. For calibration instructions, refer to the

Pack” section in this chapter.

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“Calibrating a Battery

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Displaying Charge Information on the Screen

This section explains how to access and interpret battery charge displays.

Viewing Charge Displays

To view information about the status of any battery pack in the tablet PC:

■ Double-click the Power Meter icon on the notification area.

– or –

■ Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and

Maintenance > Power Options > Power Meter tab.

Interpreting Charge Displays

Most charge displays report battery status as both a percentage and as the number of minutes of charge remaining.

■ The percentage indicates the amount of charge remaining in

the battery pack.

■ The time indicates the approximate running time remaining

on the battery pack if the battery pack continues to provide power at the current level. For example, the time remaining

will decrease when you start playing a DVD and will increase when you stop playing a DVD.

Most charge displays identify battery packs by location:

■ Location 1 is the battery pack in the primary battery bay.

■ Location 2 is the optional travel battery pack.

On some displays, a lightning bolt icon may be displayed on the charge display beside a battery pack location. The icon indicates that the battery pack in that location is charging.

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Managing Low-Battery Conditions

Some low-battery condition alerts and system responses can be changed in the Power Options window of the operating system. The information in this section describes the alerts and system responses set at the factory. Preferences set in the Power Options window do not affect lights.

Identifying Low-Battery Conditions

This section explains how to identify low- and critical low-battery conditions.

Low-Battery Condition

When a battery pack that is the only power source for the tablet

PC reaches a low-battery condition, the battery light blinks.

Critical Low-Battery Condition

If a low-battery condition is not resolved, the tablet PC enters a

critical low-battery condition.

In a critical low-battery condition:

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■ If hibernation is enabled and the tablet PC is on or in standby,

the tablet PC initiates hibernation.

■ If hibernation is disabled and the tablet PC is on or in

standby, the tablet PC remains briefly in standby, and then

down and loses your unsaved work.

shuts

To verify that hibernation is enabled:

» Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and

Maintenance > Power Options > Hibernate tab. Make sure that the Enable hibernation check box is selected.

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Resolving Low-Battery Conditions

CAUTION: If the tablet PC has reached a critical low-battery condition

and has initiated hibernation, do not restore power until the power lights are turned off.

When External Power Is Available

To resolve a low-battery condition when external power is available, connect to external power.

When a Charged Battery Pack Is Available

To resolve a low-battery condition when a charged battery pack is

available, turn off the tablet PC or initiate hibernation, insert a

charged battery pack, and then turn on the tablet PC.

When No Power Source Is Available

To resolve a low-battery condition when no power source is available, initiate hibernation, or save your work and shut down the tablet PC.

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When the Tablet PC Cannot Restore from Hibernation

To resolve a low-battery condition when the tablet PC lacks the power to exit hibernation:

1. Insert a charged battery pack or connect external power.

2. Exit hibernation by sliding the power switch toward the front of the tablet PC.

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Calibrating a Battery Pack

This section describes when and how to calibrate a battery pack.

When to Calibrate

Even if a battery pack is heavily used, it should not be necessary to calibrate it more than once a month. It is not necessary to calibrate a new battery pack before first use. Calibrate the battery pack under the following conditions:

■ When battery charge displays seem inaccurate.

■ When you observe a significant decrease in battery run time.

■ When the battery pack has been unused for one month

more.

How to Calibrate

To calibrate a battery pack, you must fully charge, fully discharge, and then fully recharge the battery pack.

Charging the Battery Pack

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A battery pack can charge whether the tablet PC is off or in use, but it will charge faster when the tablet PC is off.

To charge the battery pack:

1. Insert the battery pack into the tablet PC.

2. Connect the tablet PC to an AC outlet or an optional

90W Auto Adapter. (The battery light on the tablet PC

turned on.)

3. Leave the tablet PC connected to external power until

battery pack is fully charged. (The battery light on the

the tablet PC is turned off.)

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Discharging the Battery Pack

Before you begin a full discharge, disable hibernation.

To disable hibernation:

1. Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and

Maintenance > Power Options

2. Clear the Enable hibernation check box.

3. Select Apply.

The tablet PC must remain on while the battery pack is being discharged. The battery pack can discharge whether or not you are using the tablet PC, but will discharge faster while the tablet

PC is in use.

■ If you plan to leave the tablet PC unattended during the

discharge, save your work before beginning the discharge procedure.

■ If you use the tablet PC occasionally during the discharge

procedure and have set energy-saving timeouts, expect the

following performance from your system during the

discharge process:

> Hibernate tab.

❏ The monitor will turn off after 1 minute.

❏ The hard drive will turn off after 3 minutes.

❏ System-initiated standby will occur after 2 minutes.

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Power

To fully discharge a battery pack:

1. Right-click the Power Meter icon on the notification area and select Adjust Power Properties.

– or –

Access the Power Schemes tab by selecting Start > Control

> Performance and Maintenance > Power

Panel Options

> Power Schemes tab.

2. Make a note of the 4 settings in the Plugged In column and the 4

settings in the Running on Batteries column so that you

can reset them after the calibration.

3. Use the drop-down lists to set the 8 options (4 in each column) to Never.

4. Select OK.

5. Disconnect the tablet PC from the external power source, but do

not turn off the tablet PC.

6. Run the tablet PC on battery power until the battery pack is fully discharged. The battery light begins to blink when the battery pack has discharged to a low-battery condition. When the battery pack is fully discharged, the battery light is turned off and the tablet PC shuts down.

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Recharging the Battery Pack

To recharge the battery pack:

1. Connect the tablet PC to external power and maintain the connection until the battery pack is fully recharged. The battery light on the tablet PC is turned

You can use the tablet PC while the battery pack is recharging but the battery pack will charge faster if the tablet

2. If the tablet PC is off, turn it on when the battery pack is fully charged and the battery light is turned off.

3. Access the Power Schemes tab by selecting Start > Control

> Performance and Maintenance > Power

Panel Options

> Power Schemes tab.

4. Refer to the settings you recorded earlier. Reenter the settings that you recorded for the items in the Plugged In column and the Running on Batteries column.

5. Select OK.

CAUTION: After calibrating the battery pack, reenable hibernation.

Failure to reenable hibernation may result in a complete battery drain and potential data loss.

To reenable hibernation, select Start > Settings > Control Panel >

Performance and Maintenance > Hibernate tab. Select the Enable hibernation check box, and then select Apply.

Power Options >

off.

Power

PC is off.

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Conserving Battery Power

Using the battery conservation procedures and settings described in this section extends the time that a battery pack can run the tablet PC from a single charge.

Conserving Power As You Work

To conserve power as you use the tablet PC:

■ Turn off wireless connections and exit modem applications

when you are not using them.

■ Turn off the local area network (LAN) device when you are

not using the LAN connection. You can turn off the LAN device with LAN Power Save mode by disconnecting the network cable. For more information, see the

Power Save Mode” section in this chapter.

■ Disconnect external devices you are not using that are not

connected to an external power source.

■ Stop or remove a PC Card you are not using. For more

information, refer to

■ Use the fn+f9 and fn+f10 hotkeys to adjust screen brightness

as you need it.

■ Use optional powered speakers instead of the internal

speakers, or use the volume buttons to adjust system volume as you need it.

■ Turn off a device connected to the S-Video-out jack by using

the

fn+f4 hotkey or by turning off support for the device in

Windows.

■ Run the tablet PC on external power while formatting a

diskette.

■ If you leave your work, initiate standby or hibernation or shut

down the tablet PC.

Chapter 6, “Drives.”

Power

“Using LAN

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Selecting Power Conservation Settings

To set the tablet PC to conserve power:

■ Select a short wait for the screen saver and select a screen

saver with minimal graphics and motion. To access screen saver settings:

Select Start > Control Panel > Appearance and Themes >

Display > Screen Saver

■ Through the operating system, select a Power Scheme with

low-power-use settings. Refer to the

Power Scheme” section in this chapter.

tab.

“Setting or Changing a

Using LAN Power Save Mode

Your tablet PC is equipped with LAN Power Save mode, which enables you to conserve battery power. LAN Power Save mode turns off the LAN device when the tablet PC is not connected to external power and the network cable is disconnected.

LAN Power Save mode is enabled by default. You can change the

LAN Power Save mode settings in Computer Setup. For more information, refer to the

“Computer Setup.”

To initiate LAN Power Save mode:

“Advanced Menu” section in Chapter 15,

» Disconnect the network cable.

Power

The LAN device is not listed in Device Manager while LAN

✎

Power Save mode is activated. To access the LAN device, do one of the following:

■ Connect external power.

■ Connect a network cable.

■ Disable LAN Power Save mode in Computer Setup.

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Storing a Battery Pack

If a tablet PC will be unused and unplugged for more than 2

weeks, remove any battery packs and store them separately.

CAUTION: To prevent damage to a battery pack, do not expose it to

high temperatures for extended periods of time.

High temperatures accelerate the self-discharge rate of a stored battery pack. To prolong the charge of a stored battery pack, place it in a cool, dry place.

Use the following table to estimate how long you can safely store a battery pack. The storage times provided are based on a battery pack that contains 50 battery pack can be safely stored for longer times; a battery pack containing a lower charge can be safely stored for less time.

Calibrate a battery pack that has been stored for one month or more before using it.

percent of a full charge. A fully charged

Power

Temperature Range °F

115° to 140° 46° to 60° Less than 1 month

79° to 113° 26° to 45° No more than 3 months

32° to 77° 0° to 25° 1 year

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Temperature Range °C Safe Storage Time

Disposing of a Used Battery Pack

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or burns, do not disassemble,

crush, or puncture a battery pack; short the external contacts on a

battery pack; or dispose of a battery pack in fire or water. Do not expose a battery pack to temperatures higher than 60°C (140°F). Replace only with the battery pack approved for this computer.

When a battery pack has reached the end of its useful life, do not

dispose of the battery pack in general household waste. Follow the local laws and regulations in your area for computer battery pack disposal.

In Europe, dispose of or recycle the battery packs by using the public collection system or by returning them to HP, a service partner, or their agents.

Power

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Pointing Devices

The pointing stick and TouchPad controls can be used interchangeably.

Component Description

Pointing stick Moves the pointer.

Left pointing stick button Functions like the left button on an

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external mouse.

(Continued)

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Component Description

TouchPad* Moves the pointer. Can be set to

Left TouchPad button* Functions like the left button on an

Right TouchPad button* Functions like the right button on an

Touchpad scroll zone* Scrolls upward or downward.

Right pointing stick button Functions like the right button on an

*This table describes default settings. For information about changing the functions of TouchPad features, refer to the section in this chapter.

perform other mouse functions. Refer

“Setting Mouse Properties” in this

to chapter.

external mouse.

“Setting Mouse Properties”

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Using the TouchPad

To move the pointer, slide your finger across the TouchPad surface in the direction you want the pointer to go. Use the left

and right TouchPad buttons as you would the left and right buttons on an external mouse. To scroll up and down using the TouchPad vertical scroll zone, slide your finger up or down over the raised area.

Using the Pointing Stick

To move the pointer, press the pointing stick in the direction you

want to move the pointer. Use the left and right pointing stick buttons as you would the left and right buttons on an external mouse.

To change the pointing stick cap:

1. Turn off the tablet PC.

2. Gently pull off the used pointing stick cap.

3. Press a replacement cap into place.

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Replacement caps are not included with the tablet PC.

✎

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Setting Mouse Properties

Mouse Properties in Windows enables you to customize settings for pointing devices, including

■ Enabling or disabling a pointing device (enabled by default).

■ TouchPad tapping, which enables you to tap the TouchPad

once to select an object or twice to double-click an object (enabled by default).

■ Edge motion, which enables you to continue to scroll even

though your finger has reached the edge of the TouchPad (disabled by default).

■ Palm Check, which helps prevent moving the pointer

unintentionally if your palms contact the TouchPad as you

type (disabled by default).

Other features, such as mouse speed preferences and mouse trails, are also found in the Mouse Properties window.

To access Mouse Properties:

» Select Start > Control Panel > Printers and Other

Hardware > Mouse.

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Hotkeys

Hotkeys are preset combinations of the fn key 1, one of the function keys 2, or the

The icons on the f3, f4, and f8 through f11 keys represent the hotkey functions. Hotkey functions and procedures are discussed in the following sections.

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esc key 3.

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Hotkey Quick Reference

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Key Combination to

Function

Initiate standby fn+f3 Powe r switch

Switch between tablet PC display and external display

View battery information fn+f8 fn+f8

Decrease screen brightness

Increase screen brightness

Turn ambient light sensor on and off

Display system information

Activate Function

fn+f4 fn+f4

fn+f9 fn+f10

fn+f10 fn+f9

fn+f11 fn+f11

fn+esc fn+esc

Key Combination to Deactivate Function

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Using Hotkey Commands

Initiating Standby (fn+f3)

When the tablet PC is on, press the fn+f3 hotkey to initiate standby. When standby is initiated, your work is saved in random access memory (RAM), the screen is cleared, and power is conserved. While the tablet PC is in standby, the power lights blink.

To exit standby, slide the power switch toward the front of the tablet PC.

The fn+f3 hotkey is set at the factory to initiate standby. The function of the Windows, can be changed. For example, the be

set to initiate hibernation instead of standby. For more information about standby, hibernation, and changing the function of the

Switching Displays (fn+f4)

The fn+f4 hotkey switches the image among display devices connected to the external monitor port or the S-Video-out jack on the tablet PC. For example, if an external monitor is connected to the tablet PC, pressing the image between the tablet PC display, the external monitor display, and a simultaneous display on both the tablet PC and the monitor.

Most external monitors receive video information from the tablet PC using the external VGA video standard. The also toggle images among other devices receiving video information from the tablet PC.

fn+f3 hotkey, called the “sleep button” in

fn+f3 hotkey, refer to Chapter 2, “Power.”

fn+f4 hotkey multiple times toggles the

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fn+f3 hotkey can

fn+f4 hotkey can

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The following 5 video transmission types, with examples of devices that use them, are supported by the

■ LCD (tablet PC display)

■ External VGA (most external monitors)

■ S-Video (televisions, camcorders, VCRs, and video capture

boards with S-Video-in jacks)

■ Composite video (televisions, camcorders, VCRs, and video

capture boards with composite-video in jacks)

■ DVI-D (external monitors that support the DVI-D interface)

Composite video and DVI-D can be connected to the tablet PC

✎

only when the tablet PC is docked in an optional docking device.

fn+f4 hotkey:

Viewing Battery Charge Information (fn+f8)

Press fn+f8 to display charge information for all installed battery packs. The display indicates which battery packs are charging and reports the amount of charge remaining in each battery pack.

Battery pack locations are indicated by number:

■ Location 1 is the primary battery pack.

■ Location 2 is the travel battery pack.

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Decreasing Screen Brightness (fn+f9)

Press fn+f9 to decrease screen brightness. Hold down the hotkey to decrease the brightness level incrementally.

Increasing Screen Brightness (fn+f10)

Press fn+f10 to increase screen brightness. Hold down the hotkey to increase the brightness level incrementally.

Activating the Ambient Light Sensor (fn+f11)

Press fn+f11 to turn on and off the ambient light sensor. For more information about the ambient light sensor, refer to the

Ambient Light Sensor” section in this chapter.

Displaying System Information (fn+esc)

Press fn+esc to display information about system hardware components and software version numbers. Press time to remove the system information from the screen.

The system BIOS date is the version number of the system ROM.

✎

The BIOS date may display in a decimal format, such as 10/19/2002 F.07.

fn+esc a second

“Using

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Using Hotkeys with External Keyboards

The hotkeys available for use with optional external keyboards differ depending on the type of external keyboard you use. USB keyboards support only the hotkey functions controlled by the Quick Launch Buttons control panel. For more information about the Quick Launch Buttons control panel, refer to the

Launch Buttons Software” section later in this chapter.

The following table describes how certain hotkeys and shortcut keys are used on external keyboards:

Tablet PC Keys External Keyboard Keys

fn+f3 scroll lock+scroll lock+f3*

fn+f4 scroll lock+scroll lock+f4*

fn+f8 scroll lock+scroll lock+f8

fn+f9 scroll lock+scroll lock+f9*

fn+f10 scroll lock+scroll lock+f10*

fn+f11 scroll lock+scroll lock+f11

fn+esc scroll lock+scroll lock+esc

“Quick

*Applies to PS/2 keyboards when used with an optional docking station.

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Quick Launch Buttons

Identifying Quick Launch Buttons

The tablet PC has 2 Quick Launch buttons that open frequently used applications when you press them.

Component Description

Presentation mode button Starts Presentation mode, which

Info Center button Enables you to view a list of commonly

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optimizes for an external monitor or projects and opens a user-defined program such as Microsoft PowerPoint.

used software solutions.

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Quick Launch Buttons Software

You can use the Quick Launch Buttons software to

■ Change Presentation mode settings.

■ Set advanced preferences, including

❏ Preferences for the display of the Quick Launch

Buttons

❏ Preferences for the ambient light sensor.

The following sections provide instructions for setting preferences within the control panel. For additional on-screen information about any item on the control panel, select the Help button in the upper-right corner of the window. The Help button is identified by a question mark icon.

Accessing the Quick Launch Buttons Software

You can access the Quick Launch Buttons software from the Start button or from an icon that you can display in the notification area (at the far right of the taskbar) or Windows desktop. To access the Quick Launch Buttons software from the Start button:

» Select Start > Control Panel > Printers and Other

Hardware > Quick Launch Buttons.

icon.

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Displaying the Quick Launch Buttons Icon

To show or hide the Quick Launch Buttons Properties icon in the notification area (at the far right of the taskbar) or your Windows desktop:

1. Open the Quick Launch Buttons control panel:

❏ Select Start > Control Panel > Printers and Other

Hardware > Quick Launch Buttons.

– or –

❏ Select the Quick Launch Buttons icon in the notification

area (at the far right of the taskbar) or Windows desktop.

2. Select the Advanced tab.

On the Advanced tab you can

❏ Display or hide the Quick Launch Buttons icon in the

notification area (at the far right of the taskbar), or on

desktop.

the

◆ To display the icon, select the Show icon on the

taskbar or Show icon on the desktop check box.

◆ To hide the icon, clear the Show icon on the taskbar

or Show icon on the desktop check box.

3. To save your preferences and close the display, select OK.

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Using Presentation Mode

The Presentation mode button toggles Presentation mode on and off. Turning Presentation mode on opens an application, folder, file, or Web site that you specify. The image simultaneously displays on the tablet PC screen and on an external device connected to the external monitor port or S-Video-out jack on the rear panel, or to display ports and jacks on an optional docking device.

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When you first select the Presentation mode button, the Presentation Settings dialog box displays. In this dialog box, you can

■ Set the program to start when the button is pressed.

■ Choose a power scheme.

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■ Choose whether you want to show the Presentation Settings

dialog box each time you press Presentation mode button.

If you do not select this option, each time you press the

✎

Presentation mode button, the Presentation Settings dialog box displays and you have to select Continue to open the program, application, folder, file, or Web site you have selected to start when the button is pressed.

■ Automatically switch to an external display.

You can modify the Presentation mode settings using the Quick Launch Button control panel. Refer to

“Setting the Presentation Mode Button” in this chapter for information on setting

Presentation mode settings.

Setting the Presentation Mode Button

To set an application, folder, file, or Web site to start when the Presentation mode button is pressed:

1. Open the Quick Launch Buttons control panel:

❏ Select Start > Control Panel > Printers and Other

Hardware > Quick Launch Buttons.

– or –

❏ Select the Quick Launch Buttons icon in the notification

area (at the far right of the taskbar) or Windows desktop.

2. Select the Presentation tab.

3. In the box under Program to Start, add the application, folder, file, or Web site you want to start when the Presentation mode button is pressed, or select Browse to view available applications, folders, files, or Web sites.

4. To save your preferences and close the display, select OK.

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Changing the Power Scheme

By default the Presentation power scheme is selected when the Presentation mode button is pressed. To change the power scheme:

1. Open the Quick Launch Buttons control panel:

❏ Select Start > Control Panel > Printers and Other

Hardware > Quick Launch Buttons.

– or –

❏ Select the Quick Launch Buttons icon in the notification

area (at the far right of the taskbar) or Windows desktop.

2. Select the Presentation tab.

3. Select an option from the drop-down list box, or select Power Options to open the Microsoft Power Options control panel to view or change the current power scheme.

4. To save your preferences and close the display, select OK.

Showing the Welcome Screen

You can choose to show the Quick Launch Buttons Properties dialog box each time you press the Presentation mode button. By default, this option is turned off.

To turn it on, select the check box next to Show Welcome Screen

when Presentation mode button is pressed.

Switching to an External Display

By default, the Automatically switch to external display setting in

the Presentation tab is not selected. When you press the Presentation mode button, the application, folder, file, or Web site

you selected in the Program to Start setting opens.

If you select the Automatically switch to external display setting and press the Presentation mode button, the display is switched to the external display connected to your tablet PC and the application, folder, file, or Web site you selected in the Program to Start setting opens.

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Using Ambient Light Sensor

The tablet PC features a built-in light sensor that enables the tablet PC to automatically adjust the screen brightness according to the ambient lighting level. When the lighting of your environment changes, the ambient light sensor detects the change and automatically adjusts the screen brightness.

You can turn the ambient light sensor on and off in 3 ways:

■ By pressing fn+f11

■ Through the Quick Launch Buttons control panel

■ By using the Quick Launch Buttons icon in the notification

area (at the far right of the taskbar) or Windows desktop.

To turn on and off the ambient light sensor using the Quick

✎

Launch Buttons control panel or the Quick Launch icon, the Quick Launch Buttons software must be installed.

To turn the ambient light sensor on and off using the ambient light sensor hotkeys, press

fn+f11.

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You can turn the ambient light sensor on and off using the Quick Launch Buttons software:

1. Open the Quick Launch Buttons software:

❏ Select Start > Control Panel > Printers and Other

Hardware > Quick Launch Buttons.

– or –

❏ Select the Quick Launch Buttons icon in the notification

area (at the far right of the taskbar) or Windows desktop.

2. Select the Advanced tab.

3. Select or clear the Enable Ambient Light Sensor check box.

4. Select Apply, and then select OK.

You can turn the ambient light sensor on and off using the Quick Launch Buttons icon:

1. Right-click the Quick Launch Buttons icon in the notification area (at the far right of the taskbar) or Windows desktop.

2. Select Turn Ambient Light Sensor On or Turn Ambient

Light Sensor Off.

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Using Quick Tile

Quick Tile enables you to quickly organize and view open windows on your desktop.

1. Open the Quick Launch Buttons software:

❏ Select Start > Control Panel > Printers and Other

Hardware > Quick Launch Buttons icon.

– or –

❏ Double-click the Quick Launch Buttons software icon in

the notification area.

2. Select the Quick Tile tab.

3. Select the vertical tile or horizontal tile option.

4. Select the software to include from the Applications currently running list.

5. Select OK.

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Using Info Center (Select Models Only)

The Info Center enables you to quickly open the following solutions:

■ Contact HP

■ Data Protection Solutions

■ Help and Support

■ Documentation

■ Options Demo

■ Software Setup

■ System Configuration

■ Wireless Assistant

To access Info Center:

1. Press the Info Center button.

– or –

Select Start > Info Center.

2. In the Info Center window, select the software application you want to open.

For more information, refer to the Info Center online Help.

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Keypads

The tablet PC has an embedded numeric keypad and also supports an optional external numeric keypad or an optional external keyboard that includes a numeric keypad.

Using the Embedded Numeric Keypad

The 15 keys of the embedded numeric keypad can be used like the keys on an external keypad. When the embedded numeric keypad is turned on, each key on the keypad performs the function indicated by the icon in the upper-right corner of the

key.

Item Component

fn key

Num lock light

num lk key

Embedded numeric keypad

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Enabling and Disabling

Press fn+num lk to enable the embedded numeric keypad. The num lock light is turned on. Press keys to their standard keyboard functions.

The embedded numeric keypad does not work while an external

✎

keyboard or numeric keypad is connected to the tablet PC or to an optional docking device.

Switching Key Functions

You can temporarily switch the functions of keys on the embedded numeric keypad between their standard keyboard functions and their keypad functions by using the

fn+shift key combination.

■ To change the function of a keypad key to keypad functions

while the keypad is off, press and hold the pressing the keypad key.

■ To use the keypad keys temporarily as standard keys while

the keypad is on:

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fn+num lk again to return the

fn key or the

fn key while

❏ Press and hold the fn key to type in lowercase.

❏ Press and hold fn+shift to type in uppercase.

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Using an External Numeric Keypad

Most keys on most external numeric keypads function differently according to whether num lock mode is on or off. For example:

■ When num lock is on, most keypad keys type numbers.

■ When num lock is off, most keypad keys function like the

arrow, page up, or page down keys.

When num lock on an external numeric keypad is turned on, the num lock light on the tablet PC is turned on. When num lock on an external numeric keypad is turned off, the num lock light on the tablet PC is turned off.

If the external numeric keypad is connected, the embedded numeric keypad cannot be turned on.

Enabling or Disabling Num Lock Mode as You Work

To turn num lock on or off on an external numeric keypad as you work, press the the tablet PC.

num lk key on the external numeric keypad, not on

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Pen

Pen and Command Controls

You can enter and access information on the tablet PC by voice (supported in English only), pen, and command controls. This chapter provides information about using the pen and command controls.

You can write with the pen in pen-specific applications such as the Tablet PC Input Panel, in all Microsoft Office applications, and in most other Windows applications and utilities. The information you write on the screen with the pen can be filed, searched, and shared among most Windows applications.

To access basic information about using the pen within the operating system, refer to the printed Windows XP Tablet PC Edition Start Here guide included with the tablet PC.

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Pen and Command Controls

Entering Information with the Pen

Identifying the Pen Tip and Pen Button

The pen interacts with the tablet PC whenever the tip or eraser of the pen The pen button 2 emulates the functions of the right-click button on an external mouse.

1 is approximately 1.27 cm (0.5 inch) from the screen.

Holding the Pen

Hold the pen as if you were writing with a standard pen or pencil. Position the pen in your hand so that you will not accidentally press the pen button.

As you monitor the movements of the pen, focus on the pointer, not on the tip of the pen.

Performing Mouse Clicks with the Pen

To select an item on the screen as you would with the left button of an external mouse:

» Tap the item with the tip of the pen.

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Pen and Command Controls

To double-click an item on the screen as you would with the left button of an external mouse:

» Tap the item twice with the tip of the pen.

To select an item as you would with the right button of an external

mouse:

» Press and hold down the pen button, and then tap the item

with the tip of the pen.

Performing Other Procedures with the Pen

In addition to emulating mouse clicks, the pen can be used for the following tasks:

■ To display the pointer location, hold the pen tip immediately

over any location on the tablet PC screen without touching the screen with the pen tip.

■ To display the menu options related to an item on the screen,

tap the screen with the pen tip.

■ To write with the pen, write on the screen with the tip of

the

pen.

■ To press a pen-activated button, tap the button with the

tip

of the pen.

■ To erase with the pen, hold the pen with the eraser-side down

and move the eraser over the writing that you want to delete.

Pressure-Sensitivity

The tablet PC pen is equipped with a pressure-sensitive feature. This means that you can manipulate the pen to create lines of various thickness, depending upon the amount of pressure you use to write.

This feature is only available if the software application is

✎

enabled.

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Calibrating the Pen

The pen can function at the default calibration or at a calibration set by another user. However, HP highly recommends that you use the pen only while it is calibrated to your personal handwriting and mouse action motions. Calibration optimizes pen performance for all users and particularly for left-handed users.

To calibrate the pen:

1. Select Start > Control Panel > Printers and Other Hardware > Tablet and Pen Settings > Settings tab.

2. Select Calibrate.

3. Follow the instructions on the screen.

❏ Tap the pen in the exact center of each of the calibration

markers. The calibration markers are displayed on the screen as plus signs (+).

❏ Be sure to calibrate the pen for use in both portrait and

landscape orientations.

You can display information about any setting in the Tablet and

✎

Pen Settings window by selecting the question mark button in the upper-right corner of the window, and then select a setting. A definition, explanation, or procedure is displayed.

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Using the Pen Holder

To protect the pen when you are not using it, insert the pen, tip

first, into the pen holder on the tablet PC.

Pen and Command Controls

Setting Pen Preferences

Pen preferences are set in the Tablet and Pen Settings window of the operating system. The preferences include settings that optimize handwriting recognition and the location of on-screen menus for either right-handed or left-handed users. To access the pen settings:

» Select Start > Control Panel > Printers and Other

Hardware > Tablet and Pen Settings > Pen Options tab.

The preferences you set in the Tablet and Pen Settings window are specific to the pen and the tablet PC.

Pointing device preferences, such as pointer speed, click speed, and mouse trails, that apply to any pointing device in the system, are set in the Mouse Properties window. For instructions, refer to

Chapter 3, “Pointing Devices and Keyboard.”

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Changing the Pen Tip

Use the clamp packaged with your pen to remove the used tip.

To remove the used pen tip:

1. Use the clamp to grasp the pen tip 1.

2. Pull the tip out of the pen 2.

Pen and Command Controls

To insert a new pen tip:

» Insert the new tip into the pen until fully seated.

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Command Controls

The 5 command controls enable you to enter commands that are usually entered with keyboard keys, while you are using the tablet

PC. The command controls can also be used while you

are

using the on-screen keyboard or the tablet PC keyboard.

Identifying Command Controls

Component Description

Tablet PC Input Panel

Launch button*

Rotate button* Switches the image between

Q button* When Windows is running, opens or

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When Windows is running, opens the Microsoft Tablet PC Input Panel application, which includes a handwriting pad and an on-screen keyboard.

landscape and portrait orientation.

closes the Q Menu.

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Pen and Command Controls

Component Description

Jog dial* Functions like enter and the up and

down arrow keys on a standard keyboard.

■ Press inward to enter a command.

■ Rotate upward to scroll upward.

■ Rotate downward to scroll

downward.

Windows Security button* When pressed while

■ Windows is open, enters the

ctrl+alt+delete command.

†

■ The Setup utility is open, enters

the reset command.

*This table describes default settings. For information about changing the functions, refer to “Setting Command Control Preferences,” later in this chapter.

†

To protect your work and the system, the ctrl+alt+delete command cannot

be entered using the ctrl, alt, and del

keys on the on-screen keyboard.

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Pen and Command Controls

Command Controls Quick Reference

The following table identifies the default setting and activation procedure for each command control.

■ To activate a pen-activated button, tap the button with the

tip

of the pen.

■ To activate a manually activated button, press and release

button.

the

Button Default Function Activation

Tablet PC Input Panel Launch button*

Rotate button* Switches the image between

Q button* Opens and closes the Q Menu. Pen

Windows Security button*

Jog dial* Enters commands or scrolls the

*These controls are programmable. For instructions, refer to “Setting

Command Control Preferences,” later in this chapter.

Opens and closes the Tablet PC Input Panel application, which includes a writing pad and the on-screen keyboard.

landscape and portrait orientation.

In Windows, functions like the ctrl+alt+delete command on a standard keyboard.

In the Setup utility, functions like the reset button on some computers.

image upward or downward.

Pen

Manual

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Pen and Command Controls

Using Command Controls

Tablet PC Input Panel Launch Button

Tap the Tablet PC Input Panel Launch button with the pen tip when the tablet PC is in Windows to open the Tablet PC Input Panel application. The Tablet PC Input Panel application displays a writing pad, which supports handwriting, and can also display a keyboard.

Rotate Button

Tap the rotate button with the pen tip when the tablet PC is in Windows to rotate the image on the screen 90 degrees. For example, if the image is in landscape orientation, tap the rotate button to rotate the image to portrait orientation.

Q Button

Press the Q button with the tip of the pen when Windows is running to open or close the Q Menu. The Q Menu provides quick access to programmable tasks and destinations, including

■ System controls, such as volume and screen brightness.

■ Key simulations such as Capture Screen, which functions like

the

prt scr key on a standard keyboard.

■ Applications, files, or folders on a drive, a network, or the

Internet.

For more information about using the Q Menu, refer to

Chapter 12, “Q Menu Software.”

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Windows Security Button

Press the Windows Security button to enter the ctrl+alt+delete command while you are in Windows, or the reset command while you are in the Setup utility.

Ctrl+Alt+Delete Command

When the tablet PC is in Windows, the Windows Security button displays the Windows Task Manager in which you can lock, log off, or shut down the tablet

■ The Shut Down option in the ctrl+alt+delete window enables

you to safely shut down the tablet PC if the system has become unresponsive.

■ Task Manager displays the status of all open applications and

enables you to close an application that has become unresponsive.

If the system remains unresponsive after selecting Shut Down in the Windows Security window, slide and hold the power switch for 4 seconds. For additional shut down procedures, refer to

Chapter 2, “Power.” For information about using the

ctrl+alt+delete command in non-Windows applications, refer to the application documentation.

Pen and Command Controls

PC, initiate standby or hibernation.

Reset Command

The Windows Security button simulates the reset button found on most computers. When the Setup utility is open and the Windows Security button is pressed, the tablet PC will reset and all unsaved information is lost.

The reset function can be used to restore functionality when the system has become unresponsive. For information about the Setup utility, which is a non-Windows utility, refer to

“Computer Setup.”

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Chapter 15,

Pen and Command Controls

Jog Dial

Press or rotate the jog dial manually to enter commands or scroll vertically:

■ Press inward to simulate the function of the enter key on a

standard keyboard.

■ Rotate upward or downward to scroll toward the top or

bottom of an image.

At the default setting, the jog dial scrolls line by line like the up and down arrow keys on a standard keyboard. The jog dial can be set to scroll page by page like the page up and page down keys on a standard keyboard or three lines at a time like a mouse wheel. Other settings, in addition to scroll functions, are also available. For instructions, refer to

“Setting Command Control

Preferences,” next in this chapter.

Setting Command Control Preferences

All command controls except the enter function of the jog dial can be customized to launch applications, simulate key combinations, or perform preset system functions.

Each programmable command control can be assigned to 4

settings. Each setting applies only to 1 of 4 views:

■ Portrait-Primary

■ Portrait-Secondary

■ Landscape-Primary

■ Landscape-Secondary

Command control preferences are set in the Tablet and Pen Settings window. You must select a view before setting a

preference. Each view is illustrated in the Button Location pane of the Tablet and Pen Settings window as you select it.

If you are unfamiliar with the 4 views, you may want to read

“Selecting a View” next in this section, before setting a command

control preference.

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Selecting a View

In the Portrait-Primary and Portrait-Secondary views, the image is displayed vertically, in portrait orientation. In the LandscapePrimary and Landscape-Secondary views, the image is displayed horizontally, in landscape orientation.

■ A portrait view is often optimal when you are using the

tablet

PC as a handheld.

■ A landscape view is often optimal when you are displaying

the image on an optional external monitor or projector.

In the primary views (Portrait-Primary and Landscape-Primary), the image switches clockwise between vertical and horizontal. In

the secondary views (Portrait-Secondary and LandscapeSecondary), the image switches counterclockwise between vertical and horizontal.

■ Left-handed users may find the secondary views more

convenient.

■ It is recommended that you not use a secondary view

while

using the internal wireless. The positions commonly occupied by the tablet PC, external devices, and users while the tablet PC is in a secondary view may obstruct the antennae.

When you are facing the tablet PC screen with the tablet PC in portrait orientation, the antennae, not visible from the outside of the tablet PC, are on the right and left sides of the tablet PC, near the upper corners.

Pen and Command Controls

To switch the system among the Portrait-Primary, LandscapePrimary, Portrait-Secondary, and Landscape-Secondary views:

1. Press the Q button.

2. Select a view from the Q Menu.

For more information about using the Q Menu, including instructions for adding or removing items from the Q Menu, refer

to Chapter 12, “Q Menu Software.”

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Pen and Command Controls

Assigning or Changing a Preference

To assign or change the function of a programmable command control:

1. Select Start > Control Panel > Printers and Other Hardware > Tablet and Pen Settings > Tablet Buttons tab.

2. In the Button Settings For drop-down list, select the view in which you want to use your preference.

3. In the Tab l et B u tto n dialog box, select the button you plan to assign.

❏ To assign or change the function of rotating the jog dial

upward, select Up.

❏ To assign or change the function of rotating the jog dial

downward, select Down.

4. Select Change.

5. Select your preference in the Action dialog box, and then select OK or Apply to save your preferences.

Returning All Command Controls to Default Settings

To return the settings on all command controls to their default settings:

1. Select Start > Control Panel > Printers and Other Hardware > Tablet and Pen Settings > Tablet Buttons tab.

2. In the Button Settings For field, select the view in which you want to change all command controls to their default settings.

3. Select Reset.

4. Select Apply, and then select OK.

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Hewlett-Packard TC4200 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

Top Components

Lights

Component ID

Pointing Devices

Buttons

Keys

Pen-Activated Buttons

Display Components

Front Components

Rear Components

Right-Side Components

Left-Side Components

Bottom Components

Wireless Antennae

Magnets

Pen Components

Additional Hardware Components

Power

Power Control and Light Locations

Power Sources

Standby and Hibernation

Standby

Hibernation

Initiating Standby, Hibernation or Shutdown

When You Leave Your Work

When the Power Supply Is Uncertain

When Using Infrared Communication or Drive Media

Default Power Settings

Turning the Tablet PC or Display On or Off

Initiating or Restoring from Hibernation

Initiating or Resuming from Standby

Using Emergency Shutdown Procedures

Power Options

Accessing the Power Options Window

Displaying the Power Meter Icon

Setting or Changing a Power Scheme

Using a Security Password

Battery Packs

Identifying Battery Packs

Charging Battery Packs

Charging a New Battery Pack

Charging an In-Use Battery Pack

Monitoring the Charge of a Battery Pack

Managing Low-Battery Conditions

Identifying Low-Battery Conditions

Resolving Low-Battery Conditions

Calibrating a Battery Pack

When to Calibrate

How to Calibrate

Conserving Battery Power

Conserving Power As You Work

Selecting Power Conservation Settings

Using LAN Power Save Mode

Storing a Battery Pack

Disposing of a Used Battery Pack

Pointing Devices and Keyboard

Pointing Devices

Using the TouchPad

Using the Pointing Stick

Setting Mouse Properties

Hotkeys

Hotkey Quick Reference

Using Hotkey Commands

Initiating Standby (fn+f3)

Switching Displays (fn+f4)

Viewing Battery Charge Information (fn+f8)

Decreasing Screen Brightness (fn+f9)

Increasing Screen Brightness (fn+f10)

Activating the Ambient Light Sensor (fn+f11)

Displaying System Information (fn+esc)

Using Hotkeys with External Keyboards

Quick Launch Buttons

Identifying Quick Launch Buttons

Quick Launch Buttons Software

Accessing the Quick Launch Buttons Software