HON HAI PRECISION IND J07H06903 User Manual
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Network Connections
The tablet PC has an RJ-45 network jack. Network tablet PC
models also have an internal NIC (network interface card),
preinstalled network drivers, and a network cable.
The tablet PC can be connected to a network whether or not the
internal modem is connected to a telephone line.
If your tablet PC is connected to a network, you may want to
confer with your network administrator before changing network
settings.
The tablet PC supports network speeds up to 10 Mbps when
connected to a 10BaseT network and 100 Mbps when connected
to a 100BaseTX network.
Hardware Guide 7–1
Network Connections
Connecting the Network Cable
A network cable has an 8-pin RJ-45 network connector at each
end and may contain noise suppression circuitry, which prevents
interference with TV and radio reception.
1. To access the tablet PC RJ-45 network jack 1, open the upper
panel of the tablet PC.
2. Orient the end of a network cable with noise suppression
circuitry 2 toward the tablet PC.
3. Plug the network cable into the tablet PC RJ-45 network
jack 3.
4. Plug the other end of the cable into the network RJ-45
jack 4.
Connecting a network cable
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, disconnect
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the network cable before accessing an internal compartment of the
tablet PC. Internal compartments include the memory and mini PCI
compartment and the hard drive bay.
7–2 Hardware Guide
Network Connections
Turning a Network Connection Off
and On
To conserve power, turn off a network connection you are not
using.
■ To turn off a network connection, log off the network, then
disconnect the network cable.
■ To turn on a network connection, connect the network cable,
then log on to the network.
Using the LAN Connection Lights
The 2 LAN connection lights indicate the status of a network
connection:
■ Both lights off: The tablet PC is not connected to a LAN.
■ Both lights on: The tablet PC is connected to a LAN with
a 100 Mbps link.
■ Green light on and yellow light off: The tablet PC is
connected to a LAN with a 10 Mbps link.
Identifying the LAN connection lights
Hardware Guide 7–3
Network Connections
Accessing the Network at Startup
To connect to a PXE (Preboot eXecution Environment) or RPL
(Remote Program Load) server during startup, you must respond
to the Network Service Boot prompt each time you want to
connect to the server as the tablet PC starts or restarts.
To set the tablet PC to display the Network Service Boot prompt
each time it is started or restarted, you must enable the internal
NIC for startup.
Enabling a NIC for Startup
An internal NIC is enabled for startup in the Setup utility.
1. To open the Setup utility, turn on or restart the tablet PC.
While the HP logo is displayed and a cursor is flashing in
the upper right corner of the screen, press the esc button
on the tablet PC or press
2. To change the language, select Advanced > Languages.
❏ To navigate and select without using an optional
keyboard, rotate the jog dial to scroll and press the jog
dial inward to select.
❏ To navigate and select using an optional keyboard, use
the arrow and
3. Select Advanced menu > I/O Device Configuration, then
enable PXE/Remote Boot.
4. To save your preference and exit the Setup utility, select
File > Save Changes and Exit, then follow the instructions
on the screen.
Your preference is set as you exit the Setup utility and is in effect
when the tablet PC restarts.
F10 on an optional keyboard.
enter keys.
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Network Connections
Responding to a Network Service Boot
Prompt
After the internal NIC has been enabled for startup, the Network
Service Boot prompt is displayed very briefly in the lower right
corner of the screen each time the tablet PC is started or restarted.
To connect to a network by responding to the prompt, use either
of the following procedures:
■ Press the tab button on the tablet PC.
■ Press F12 on an optional keyboard. To press F12 on the
tablet PC keyboard, press
Fn+F11/F12.
Finding Wireless LAN Information
The tablet PC supports wireless LAN provided through a
mini PCI board, a PC Card, or an SD Card. A wireless LAN
PC Card or an SD Card is optional. A wireless mini PCI board
may be preinstalled.
■ Information about using a preinstalled wireless LAN board is
provided on the Documentation Library Wireless LAN CD
included with your tablet PC.
■ Information about the Bluetooth wireless option is provided
on the Documentation Library Bluetooth CD included with
your tablet PC.
■ Information about Microsoft’s Wireless LAN configuration
utility is available in the Help & Support Center, which is
accessible from the Start Menu.
If you purchase a wireless device as an option, documentation
about the device is included with the option.
Hardware Guide 7–5
External Device Connections
Standard Device
The jacks and connectors described in this guide support standard
external devices.
■ For information about which jack or connector to use, refer to
the documentation included with the device.
■ For information about installing or loading any software
required by the device, refer to the device documentation, the
operating system Help files, or the device manufacturer’s
Web site.
To connect a standard external device to the tablet PC:
1. If you are connecting a powered device, be sure the device is
turned off.
2. Connect the device to a jack or connector on the tablet PC.
3. If you are connecting a powered device, plug the device
power cord into a grounded electrical outlet.
4. Turn on the device.
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If a properly connected display device does not display an image,
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try pressing the Q menu button > Internal and External item or
External Only item to switch the image to the new device.
To disconnect a standard external device from the tablet PC, turn
off the device (if it is powered), then disconnect the device from
the tablet PC.
Hardware Guide 8–1
External Device Connections
USB Device
USB is a hardware interface that can be used to connect external
devices such as a USB keyboard, mouse, drive, printer, scanner,
or hub to the tablet PC or an optional Docking Station.
A USB device functions in the system in the same way as a
comparable non-USB device. The USB connectors support
USB 2.0- or 1.1-compliant devices.
A USB hub is a connecting device that can be powered or
unpowered. USB hubs can be connected to a USB connector on
the tablet PC or on an optional Docking Station or to other USB
devices. Hubs support varying numbers of USB devices and are
used to increase the number of USB devices in the system.
■ Powered hubs must be connected to external power.
■ Unpowered hubs must be connected either to a USB
connector on the tablet PC or to a port on a powered hub.
Some USB devices may require additional support software,
which is usually included with the device. For software
information about a specific device, refer to the documentation
included with the device.
Identifying the 2 USB connectors on the tablet PC
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External Device Connections
Tablet PC Keyboard
A tablet PC keyboard, which includes a numeric keypad, can be
used with the tablet PC.
For information about using the tablet PC keyboard pointing
device, keypad, and
and Keyboards” chapter, “Tablet PC Keyboard” section.
The tablet PC can be attached or detached from the keyboard
while it is on, off, in Standby, or in Hibernation.
Attaching the Tablet PC to the Keyboard
To attach the tablet PC to the keyboard:
1. Place the keyboard on a flat surface with the keyboard keys
facing you.
2. Rotate the attachment features on the rotation disk toward the
keyboard.
F11/F12 key, see the “Pen, Command Controls
Rotating the attachment features toward the keyboard
Hardware Guide 8–3
External Device Connections
3. Position the tablet PC horizontally above the keyboard, with
the front of the tablet PC facing the keyboard.
Positioning the tablet PC above the keyboard
4. Align the 4 slots on the tablet PC with the keyboard
connector, alignment key, and 2 keyboard hooks on the
keyboard 1, then press the tablet PC downward until it
snaps into place 2.
Attaching the tablet PC to the keyboard
8–4 Hardware Guide
External Device Connections
Adjusting the Tablet PC and Keyboard
To tilt the tablet PC screen to a comfortable viewing angle, push
gently on the top of the tablet PC.
Tilting the tablet PC on the keyboard
Hardware Guide 8–5
External Device Connections
Closing the Tablet PC and Keyboard
To close the tablet PC and keyboard as you would close the
display on a standard notebook:
1. Rotate the tablet PC clockwise until it snaps into place facing
away from the keyboard.
Rotating the tablet PC toward the back of the keyboard
2. Tilt the tablet PC downward onto the keyboard.
Closing the tablet PC and keyboard
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External Device Connections
Transporting the Tablet PC and Keyboard
If you are transporting the tablet PC and keyboard while they are
not attached, be sure the rotation disk is in the default position.
(The attachment features are at the rear of the tablet PC and the
HP logo is right side up when you are facing the keyboard.)
If you are transporting the tablet PC and keyboard while they are
attached, you may want to use the keyboard latch. The keyboard
latch locks the tablet PC to the keyboard while the tablet PC and
keyboard are closed.
■ To lock the tablet PC to the keyboard while the tablet PC is
closed, slide the keyboard latch to the right 1.
■ To release the tablet PC from the closed position, push the
keyboard latch to the left, then slide and hold the latch toward
the left as you open the tablet PC 2.
Using the keyboard latch
Hardware Guide 8–7
External Device Connections
Detaching the Tablet PC from the Keyboard
To detach the tablet PC from the keyboard:
1. If the tablet PC is closed, open the tablet PC, then rotate the
tablet PC so the screen is facing the keyboard in the notebook
position.
If the tablet PC does not open easily from the keyboard, it
may be secured to the keyboard with the keyboard latch. For
release instructions, see the “Transporting the Tablet PC and
Keyboard” section, earlier in this chapter.
Opening the tablet PC to the notebook position
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External Device Connections
2. Rotate the tablet PC and keyboard so the back of the
tablet PC and the keyboard are facing you.
Positioning the tablet PC and keyboard to detach the tablet PC
3. To detach the keyboard, slide and hold the attachment release
switch 1 on the tablet PC as you lift the tablet PC away from
the keyboard 2.
Detaching the tablet PC from the tablet PC keyboard
Hardware Guide 8–9
External Device Connections
Cable Lock
Loop the cable around a secure object, then insert the cable
lock key 1 into the security cable lock 2. Then insert the
cable lock into the security cable slot 3 on the tablet PC.
Connecting an optional cable lock
The purpose of security solutions is to act as a deterrent. These
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solutions do not prevent the product from being mishandled or
stolen.
8–10 Hardware Guide
Additional Hardware Options
Obtaining Upgrades
To order or learn more about optional hardware upgrades and
accessories, visit the HP Web site at
hardware upgrade area is English only. Or, refer to the Wor ld wi de
Telephone Numbers booklet, included in English only with the
tablet PC, to contact an HP-authorized dealer, reseller, or service
provider.
For information about obtaining and installing software updates
and upgrades, refer on this CD to the Software Guide.
Using a PC Card
A PC Card is a credit card–sized accessory designed to conform
to the standard specifications of the Personal Computer Memory
Card International Association (PCMCIA). The tablet PC
supports both 32-bit CardBus and 16-bit PC Cards.
A PC Card can be used to add modem, sound card, memory,
storage, wireless communication, or digital camera functions to
the tablet PC. A PC Smart Card Reader or a biometric
identification PC Card can add security.
http://www.hp.com. The
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The purpose of security solutions is to act as a deterrent. These
✎
solutions do not prevent the product from being mishandled or
stolen.
Hardware Guide 9–1
Additional Hardware Options
Selecting a PC Card
A Type I or Type II PC Card can be used. A Type III PC Card will
not fit into the PC Card slot of the tablet PC. (Types I, II, and III
PC Cards vary by thickness, with Type III being the thickest.)
Zoomed video cards are not supported.
Configuring a PC Card
CAUTION: If you install all of the software or any of the enablers
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provided by a PC Card manufacturer, you may not be able to use other
PC Cards. If you are instructed by the documentation included with
a PC Card to install device drivers:
■ Install only the device drivers for the Microsoft Windows XP
Tablet PC Edition operating system.
■ Do not install other software, such as card services, socket services,
or enablers, that may also be supplied by the PC Card
manufacturer.
9–2 Hardware Guide
Inserting a PC Card
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the PC Card connectors, use minimal
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force when inserting a PC Card into the PC Card slot.
1. Hold the PC Card label-side up with the connector facing
the tablet PC.
2. Gently push the card into the PC Card slot until the card
is seated.
Inserting a PC Card
Additional Hardware Options
Stopping and Removing a PC Card
CAUTION: To prevent loss of work or an unresponsive system, stop a
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PC Card before removing it.
An inserted PC Card uses power even when it is not in use. To
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conserve power, stop a PC Card when you are not using it.
1. Close all applications and complete all activities that are
supported by the PC Card.
2. To stop a PC Card, select the system tray icon for Safely
Remove Hardware, then follow the instructions on the screen.
(To display the Safely Remove Hardware icon, select the
system tray icon for Show Hidden Icons.)
Hardware Guide 9–3
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