HP TC1000, Compaq TC1100, Compaq TR1105 Hardware Manual
Hardware Guide
HP Tablet PC Series
Document Part Number: 331734-001
October 2003
This guide explains how to identify, use, modify, and maintain the
hardware features on the tablet PC and keyboard. It also includes
power, networking, and environmental specifications, which may
be helpful when traveling with the tablet PC.
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Hardware Guide
HP Tablet PC Series
First Edition October 2003
Reference Number: TC1100/TR1105
Document Part Number: 331734-001
Contents
1 External Components
Pen Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1
Tablet PC Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2
Front: Lights and Bluetooth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2
Front: Pen-Activated Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–3
Right Side: Power Switch and
Power/Standby Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–4
Right Side: Windows Security and
Display Toggle Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–5
Right Side: Esc, Tab and Q Menu Buttons . . . . . . . . 1–6
Right Side: Jog Dial and Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–7
Lower Side. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–8
Left Side: Attachment Slots and
Keyboard Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–9
Left Side: Security Cable Slot, Vent and
Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–10
Top: Connectors and Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–11
Top: Pen Holder and LAN Connection Lights . . . . 1–12
Top: Card Slots, Buttons and Tether Eyelet . . . . . . 1–13
Back: Attachment Features and
Hard Drive Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–14
Back: Battery Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–15
Back: Memory and Mini PCI Compartment . . . . . . 1–16
Back: Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–17
Back: Tilt Feet and Pad Feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–18
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Additional Tablet PC Standard Components . . . . . . . . . 1–19
Documentation CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–20
Cords and Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–21
Adapters and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–22
Tablet PC Keyboard Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–23
Front: Lights and Pointing Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–23
Front: Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–24
Front: Positioning and Security Features. . . . . . . . . 1–25
Top. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–26
Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–27
Additional Keyboard Standard Component . . . . . . 1–28
2 Pen, Command Controls and Keyboards
Pen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1
Entering Information with the Pen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2
Calibrating the Pen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4
Setting Pen Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–5
Command Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–6
Identifying Command Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–6
Command Controls Quick Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–7
Using Command Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–8
Setting Command Control Preferences . . . . . . . . . . 2–14
On-Screen Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–17
Tablet PC Keyboard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–18
Using the Pointing Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–19
Using the Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–20
Using F11/F12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–23
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3 Battery Packs
Running the Tablet PC on Battery Power . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–1
Replacing a Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2
Removing a Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2
Inserting a Battery Pack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–4
Securing a Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–6
Accessing the Battery Pack Security Screw . . . . . . . 3–6
Inserting a Battery Pack Security Screw . . . . . . . . . . 3–7
Charging a Battery Pack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–8
Charging a New Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–9
Charging an In-Use Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–9
Monitoring the Charge in a Battery Pack. . . . . . . . . . . . 3–10
Obtaining Accurate Charge Information . . . . . . . . . 3–10
Displaying Charge Information on the Screen . . . . 3–10
Displaying Charge Information on a
Battery Pack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–12
Managing Low-Battery Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–13
Identifying Low-Battery Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–13
Resolving Low-Battery Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–14
Initiating and Resuming from Standby or
Hibernation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–15
Calibrating a Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–16
When to Calibrate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–16
How to Calibrate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–16
Battery Conservation Procedures and Settings . . . . . . . 3–19
Conserving Power as You Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–19
Selecting Power Conservation Settings. . . . . . . . . . 3–19
Storing a Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–20
Disposing of a Used Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–21
Finding More Power Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–21
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Contents
4 Drives
Adding a Drive to the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–1
Understanding Drive Terms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–2
Terms for Types of Drives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–2
Terms for Drive Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–2
Caring for Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–3
Inserting or Removing Drive Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–4
Inserting a CD or DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–4
Removing a CD or DVD (with Power) . . . . . . . . . . . 4–5
Removing a CD or DVD (Without Power) . . . . . . . . 4–6
Inserting a Diskette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–7
Removing a Diskette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–7
Using Drive Media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–8
Avoiding Standby and Hibernation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–8
Displaying Media Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–8
Caring for Drive Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–9
Finding More Drive Software Information . . . . . . . . . . 4–10
5Audio
Adjusting Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–1
Using the Volume Control Icon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–1
Using the Q Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–2
Using the Internal Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–3
Using the Internal Microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–4
Connecting an Audio Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–5
Identifying Audio Jacks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–5
Using the Audio-Out Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–6
Using the Headset Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–6
Using the Microphone Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–7
Finding Audio and Video Software Information . . . . . . . 5–7
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6Internal Modem
Connecting the Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–2
Selecting Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–2
Connecting the Modem to an RJ-11 Jack . . . . . . . . . 6–3
Connecting the Modem with an Adapter. . . . . . . . . . 6–4
Setting Country Preferences. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–5
Displaying the Current Country Configuration . . . . . 6–5
Adding a Country Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–5
Solving Travel Connection Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–6
Accessing Communication Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–8
Finding AT Command Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–8
7 Network Connections
Connecting the Network Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–2
Turning a Network Connection Off and On . . . . . . . . . . 7–3
Using the LAN Connection Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–3
Accessing the Network at Startup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–4
Enabling a NIC for Startup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–4
Responding to a Network Service Boot Prompt . . . . 7–5
Finding Wireless LAN Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–5
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8 External Device Connections
Standard Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–1
USB Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–2
Tablet PC Keyboard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–3
Attaching the Tablet PC to the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . 8–3
Adjusting the Tablet PC and Keyboard. . . . . . . . . . . 8–5
Closing the Tablet PC and Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–6
Transporting the Tablet PC and Keyboard . . . . . . . . 8–7
Detaching the Tablet PC from the Keyboard . . . . . . 8–8
Cable Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–10
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9 Additional Hardware Options
Obtaining Upgrades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–1
Using a PC Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–1
Selecting a PC Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–2
Configuring a PC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–2
Inserting a PC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–3
Stopping and Removing a PC Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–3
Using an SD Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–4
Configuring an SD Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–5
Inserting an SD Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–5
Stopping and Removing an SD Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–6
Increasing Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–7
Displaying Memory Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–7
Removing or Inserting a Memory Module . . . . . . . . 9–8
10Maintenance, Shipping and Travel
Maintaining Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–1
Protecting Hardware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–2
Using Portfolios. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–3
Attaching a Portfolio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–3
Detaching a Portfolio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–5
Cleaning Hardware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–6
Cleaning the Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–6
Cleaning a Tablet PC Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–7
Replacing Hardware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–8
Replacing the System Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–8
Replacing a Pointing Stick Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–13
Preparing the Tablet PC for Shipping or Travel . . . . . 10–14
Traveling with the Tablet PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–15
Checklist for Travelers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–15
Contacting HP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–16
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11Specifications
Tablet PC and Tablet PC Keyboard Dimensions. . . . . . 11–1
Tablet PC Operating Environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11–2
Tablet PC Rated Input Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11–2
Modem Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11–3
Finding More Environmental Information. . . . . . . . . . . 11–3
Index
Contents
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External Components
Pen Components
1
Component Description
Pen tip Interacts with the tablet PC whenever
1
Pen button Functions like the right button on an
2
Pen tether eyelet Used with the tether eyelet on the
3
Hardware Guide 1–1
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 the
pen to the tablet PC.
External Components
Tablet PC Components
Front: Lights and Bluetooth
Component Description
AC adapter light On: AC power is being supplied
1
through the AC adapter.
Battery light On: A battery pack is charging.
2
Flashing: A battery pack that is the
only available power source has
reached a low-battery condition.
Bluetooth antenna Sends and receives Bluetooth*
3
Integrated Wireless signals.
Wireless activity light On: The wireless mini PCI and/or
4
Bluetooth are on.
Off: The wireless mini PCI and/ or
Bluetooth are off.
*Bluetooth is not available on all models
†
For optimal performance when using Bluetooth, keep the area around the
antenna free from obstructions.
†
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Front: Pen-Activated Buttons
External Components
Component Description
Tablet PC Input Panel launch
1
button*
Journal launch button* When Windows is running, opens and
2
Rotate button* Switches the image between
3
*This table describes default settings. For information about changing the
functions of the Tablet PC Input Panel launch, Journal launch, and rotate
buttons, see Chapter 2, “Pen, Command Controls and Keyboards.”
When Windows is running, opens the
Microsoft Tablet PC Input Panel
application, which includes a
handwriting pad and an on-screen
keyboard.
closes the Microsoft Journal
application, which supports
handwriting.
landscape and portrait orientation.
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External Components
Right Side: Power Switch and
Power/Standby Light
Component Description
Power switch* When the tablet PC is:
1
■ Off: Turns on the tablet PC.
■ On: Initiates Standby.*
■ In Standby: Resumes tablet PC
from Standby.
■ In Hibernation: Resumes
tablet PC from Hibernation.*
If the system has stopped responding
and Windows shut down procedures
cannot be used, slide and hold for
4 seconds to turn off the tablet PC.
Power/standby light On: Tablet PC is on.
2
Flashing: Tablet PC is in Standby.
Off: Tablet PC is off or in Hibernation.
*This table describes default settings. For information about changing the
functions of the power switch and about using Standby and Hibernation,
refer on this CD to the
Software Guide,
“Power” chapter.
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External Components
Right Side: Windows Security and
Display Toggle Buttons
Component Description
Windows Security
1
button*
When pressed with the pen tip or a small
object like the end of a paper clip while:
■ Windows is open, enters the ctrl+alt+delete
command.
†
■ The Setup utility is open, enters the reset
command.
Display Toggle
2
button
When Windows is running, toggles the external
monitor display settings:
■ Internal only
■ Internal and External
■ Extended Desktop
*This table describes default settings. For information about changing the
functions of the Windows Security button, see Chapter 2, “Pen, Command
Controls and Keyboards.”
†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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External Components
Right Side: Esc, Tab and Q Menu Buttons
Component Description
Esc button* While the tablet PC is:
1
■ Starting up and a flashing pointer
is displayed on the screen, opens
the Setup utility.
■ In Windows, functions like esc on
a standard keyboard.
Tab button* When Windows is running, functions
2
like tab on a standard keyboard.
Q menu button* When Windows is running, opens or
3
closes the Q Menu.
*This table describes default settings. For information about changing the
functions of the esc, tab, and Q menu buttons, see Chapter 2, “Pen,
Command Controls and Keyboards.”
†
The tab button can also be used, instead of an F12 command, to respond
to a Network Service Boot prompt during startup.
†
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Right Side: Jog Dial and Antenna
External Components
Component Description
Jog dial* Functions like enter and the up and
1
down arrow keys on a standard
keyboard.
■ Press inward to enter a command.
■ Rotate upward to scroll upward.
■ Rotate downward to scroll
downward.
Antennas, not visible from
2
the outside of the tablet PC
*This table describes default settings. For information about changing the
rotation functions of the jog dial, see Chapter 2, “Pen, Command Controls
and Keyboards.”
†
For optimal performance, keep the antennas free from obstructions while
you are using an internal wireless LAN.
Sends and receives internal wireless
LAN signals.
†
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External Components
Lower Side
Component Description
Docking alignment slots (2) Secure the tablet PC to an optional
1
Tablet PC Docking Station.
Speakers (2) Produce stereo sound.
2
Audio-out jack Connects optional stereo headphones
3
or powered stereo speakers.
Headset jack Connects an optional headset, such as
4
a mobile telephone headset with a
microphone and a monaural ear piece.
Microphone jack Connects an optional monaural or
5
stereo microphone.
Microphone Inputs monaural sound.*
6
*If you are using speech recognition or other software that requires optimal
sound quality, you must use an optional external microphone or a headset.
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Left Side: Attachment Slots and
Keyboard Connector
External Components
Component Description
Screen protector slots (2) Secure the screen protector* when it is
1
attached to the tablet PC.
Universal attachment
2
slots (2)
Keyboard connector Connects the tablet PC keyboard to
3
Alignment key slot Accepts an alignment key to safeguard
4
*A screen protector is included with an optional Tablet PC Docking Station.
Secure the portfolio, a screen
protector*, or an attachment, such as a
tablet PC keyboard, to the tablet PC.
the tablet PC.
attachment procedures. For example,
matching the alignment key on the
tablet PC keyboard to the alignment
key slot helps you correctly orient the
tablet PC to the keyboard as you
attach the tablet PC to the keyboard.
Hardware Guide 1–9
External Components
Left Side: Security Cable Slot, Vent and
Antenna
Component Description
IrDA Fast Infrared Port Transmits and receives infrared
1
transmissions between the tablet PC
and other infrared devices.
Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to
2
the tablet PC.
Vent Allows airflow to cool internal
3
components.
To prevent overheating, do
Ä
not obstruct the vent. Do not
allow a hard surface, such as
an adjoining optional printer,
or fabric, such as bedding or
clothing, to block airflow.
Antenna*, not visible from the
4
outside of the tablet PC
*The tablet PC has 2 antennas. The other antenna is found on the right side
of the tablet PC.
†
For optimal performance, keep the antennas free from obstructions while
you are using an internal wireless LAN.
Receives internal wireless LAN
signals.
†
1–10 Hardware Guide
Top: Connectors and Jacks
External Components
Component Description
USB connector Connects an optional USB 2.0- or
1
1.1-compliant device.*
External MultiBay
2
connector
RJ-11 telephone jack Connects a modem cable.
3
RJ-45 network jack Connects an Ethernet network cable.
4
External monitor
5
connector
AC power connector Connects an AC adapter or an optional
6
*If an optional External MultiBay is connected to the USB connector, the
External MultiBay must also be connected to external power. If an External
MultiBay is connected to the External MultiBay connector, it is not
necessary to connect the External MultiBay to external power.
Connects an optional USB 2.0- or
1.1-compliant device.*
Connects an optional VGA external monitor
or projector.
DC cable, Auto/Air Cable, or Automobile
Power Adapter/Charger.
Hardware Guide 1–11
External Components
Top: Pen Holder and LAN Connection Lights
Component Description
Pen holder (shown with
1
pen 2 inserted)
LAN connection lights (2) Both lights off: The tablet PC is not
3
Secures the pen to the tablet PC.
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.
1–12 Hardware Guide
External Components
Top: Card Slots, Buttons and Tether Eyelet
Component Description
PC Card slot Supports an optional Type I or Type II
1
32-bit (CardBus) or 16-bit PC Card.
PC Card eject button Ejects an optional PC Card from the
2
PC Card slot.
Tablet PC tether eyelet Used with the tether eyelet on the pen,
3
enables you to tether the pen to the
tablet PC.
SD (Secure Digital) Card slot Supports an optional SD Card.
4
Hardware Guide 1–13
External Components
Back: Attachment Features and Hard
Drive Bay
Component Description
Docking connector Connects the tablet PC to an optional
1
Docking Station.
Docking restraint latch
2
recess
Attachment release switch Releases an attachment, such as the
3
Hard drive bay Holds the system hard drive.
4
Hard drive bay retaining
5
screws (2)
*A screen protector is included with an optional Tablet PC Docking Station.
Accepts the docking restraint latch on
an optional Docking Station to secure
the tablet PC to the Docking Station.
portfolio, a screen protector*, or an
optional tablet PC keyboard, from
the universal attachment slots on the
tablet PC.
Secure the hard drive bay cover to the
tablet PC.
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Back: Battery Bay
External Components
Component Description
Battery pack release latch Releases the battery pack from the
1
battery bay.
Battery quick check button on
2
battery pack*
Battery quick check lights (3)
3
on battery pack*
Battery bay Holds the battery pack. Also, contains
4
*This illustration shows the battery pack inserted in the battery bay. The
battery pack is included with the tablet PC, but is not inserted. For insertion
instructions and information about using a battery pack security screw for
protection against theft, see Chapter 3, “Battery Packs.”
Activates the battery quick check lights
(see below) which display how much
charge remains in the battery pack.
On: Each light represents a percent of
a full charge. For example, when all
3 lights are on, the battery pack is fully
charged.
Flashing: When one light is flashing,
less than 5 percent of a full charge
remains in the battery pack.
one battery pack security screw.*
Hardware Guide 1–15
External Components
Back: Memory and Mini PCI Compartment
Component Description
Memory and mini PCI
1
(Peripheral Component
Interconnect)
compartment, not visible
from the outside of the
tablet PC
Memory and mini PCI
2
compartment retaining
screws (2)
Contains one memory slot for a
PC133-compliant memory module.
Also, holds an optional mini PCI board
such as a wireless board. (A mini PCI
board is included with some tablet PC
models.)
The FCC does not allow unauthorized
Ä
mini PCI devices to be used in the
tablet PC. Installing an unsupported
mini PCI device can prevent your
tablet PC from operating properly and
may result in a warning message. To
resume proper operation, remove the
unauthorized device. Contact your
HP Customer Care Center if a
warning message about your
mini PCI device displays in error.
Secure the memory and mini PCI
compartment cover to the tablet PC.
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Back: Labels
External Components
Component Description
Microsoft Certificate of
1
Authenticity label (inside
the battery bay)
System label Provides regulatory information about
2
Product identification label Contains the serial number of the
3
Modem approvals label Lists the countries in which the modem
4
Wireless certification label
5
(on mini PCI wireless
device)
*You may need this information when traveling.
Contains the Product Key number.
You may need this number to update or
troubleshoot the operating system.
the tablet PC.
tablet PC and a code describing the
original configuration of the tablet PC.
You will need the serial number if you
call HP Customer Care.
has been approved for use.*
Lists the countries in which the wireless
device has been approved for use.*
Hardware Guide 1–17
External Components
Back: Tilt Feet and Pad Feet
Component Description
Tilt feet (2) While the tablet PC is being used in
1
portrait orientation as a free-standing
tablet, can elevate the top of the
tablet PC to provide a comfortable
writing and viewing angle.
Pad feet (2) Stabilize the tablet PC when the
2
tablet PC is placed as a free-standing
tablet on a flat surface.
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External Components
Additional Tablet PC Standard
Components
The components included with the tablet PC vary by geographical
region and the tablet PC hardware ordered. The following
illustrations and tables identify the standard external components
included with most tablet PC models.
These illustrations do not include supplementary documentation,
supplementary CDs, the portfolio that shipped attached to the
tablet PC or an optional keyboard, or optional devices such as
PC Cards or drives. The system hard drive ships inside the hard
drive bay.
Hardware Guide 1–19
External Components
Documentation CDs
Among the CDs included are:
■ Documentation Library CD, which includes product-specific
documentation for the tablet PC, along with modem,
networking, safety, and regulatory information.
For information about using the Documentation Library CD,
refer to the printed Startup Guide included with the tablet PC.
■ Documentation Library Wireless LAN CD, which includes
documentation on the wireless devices available for the
tablet PC.
■ Documentation Library Bluetooth CD, which includes the
guides and software for Bluetooth wireless connection.
Wireless information may vary depending upon the exact
✎
configuration of your tablet PC.
1–20 Hardware Guide
Cords and Cables
External Components
Component Description
Power cord* Connects the AC adapter to an AC electrical
1
outlet.
Modem cable Connects the modem to an RJ-11 telephone
2
jack or to a country-specific modem adapter.
The modem cable has a
✎
telephone connector at each end.
Network cable Connects the tablet PC to an RJ-45 (Ethernet
3
network) jack. (A network cable is included
with network models only.)
The network cable has an
✎
network connector at each end.
*Power cords vary in appearance by region.
6-pin
8-pin
RJ-11
RJ-45
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