Intermec PEN*KEY 6632 User Manual

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PEN*KEY

6632 Pen Computer

USER’S GUIDE

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PN: 961-028-103

Revision A

August 1998

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subject to change without notice. Although every effort has been made to provide
complete and accurate information, Intermec Technologies Corporation assumes
no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this
document.

Disclaimer of Warranties. Thesample source code included in this document is
presented for reference only. The code does not necessarily represent complete,
tested programs. The code is provided “AS IS WITH ALL FAULTS.” ALL

WARRANTIES ARE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED, INCLUDING THE
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
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Acknowledgments

Handwriter is a registered trademark of Communication Intelligence Corporation.
Microsoft, MS, and MS-DOS, and Windows, are registered trademarks and Visual

Basic for Windows, and Windowsfor Pen are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
PenRight! and PenRight! Pro are trademarks of PenRight Corporation.
IBM, IBM PC, PS/2, are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.
The IrDA trademark is owned and licensed by the Infrared Data Association.
Sound Blaster Pro is a registered trademark of Creative Labs, Inc.

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NOTICE This equipment meets Class B digital device limits per Part 15 of FCC Rules.

These limits protect against interference in a residential area. It emits, uses, and
can radiate radio frequency energy. If you do not install and use the equipment
according to its instructions, it may interfere with radio signals. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning our equipment off and on, the user is encour­aged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

" Reorient or relocate the radio or television receiving antenna.
" Increase the separation between the computer equipment and receiver.
" Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the radio or television receiver is connected.

" Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or television technician for

help.

FCC Spread Spectrum Radio Certification

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NOTICE This device is certified to operate under Part 15, Subpart C, Section 15.247 of the

FCC rules for Intentional Radiation Products. This certification includes Docket
87-389 covering rules effective June 1994. It may not cause interference to autho­rized radio communication devices, and must accept any interference caused by
those devices.

Canadian Computer Compliance

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interfer­ence-Causing Equipment Regulations.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Reglèment
sur le material boilleur du Canada.

Telephone Installation Warning Notices

The following notices apply to equipment that may be connected to telephone lines
or systems. For your personal safety, and to protect this equipment from potential
electrical or physical damage, do NOT connect equipment to telephone lines or
data communication equipment unless the following warnings have been read,
understood, and complied with.

" Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
" Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifi-

cally designed for wet locations.

" Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the tele-

phone line has been disconnected at the network interface.

" Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
" Avoidusing a telephone (other than cordless type) during an electrical

storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.

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

Installation du téléphone : avertissements

Les avertissements qui suivent s’appliquent à tout équipement qui peut être
branché aux lignes ou systèmes téléphoniques. Pour votre sécurité personnelle et
pour protéger l’équipement de tout dommage électrique ou physique potentiel, NE
PASbrancher un ordinateur tablette électronique ou ses périphériques aux lignes
téléphoniques ou équipements avant que les avertissements suivants aient été lus,
compris et observés :

" Ne jamais installer de câblage téléphonique pendant un orage électrique.
" Ne jamais installer de prise téléphonique dans un endroit humide à

moins que la prise ait été spécifiquement conçue pour être utilisée dans
les endroits humides.

" Ne jamais toucher les fils de téléphone ou de l’équipement terminal non

isolés à moins que la ligne téléphonique n’ait été débranchée de l’inter­face réseau.

" User de prudence lors de l’installation ou de la modification de lignes

téléphoniques.

" Éviter d’utiliser un téléphone (autre qu’un appareil téléphonique sans

fil) pendant un orage électrique. Il pourrait y avoir un faible risque d’é­lectrocution par la foudre.

" Ne pas utiliser le téléphone afin de signaler une fuite de gaz à proximité

de la fuite.

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CAUTION: Intermec Technologies Corporation suggests you buy cables from us

to connect with other devices. Our cables are safe, meet FCC rules,
and suit our products. Other cables may not be tested. They may
cause problems from electrostatic discharge or induced energy. Our
warranties do not cover loss, injury, or damage from other cables.

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CAUTION: Intermec Technologies Corporation recommends that you only

purchase Norand Mobile Systems Division certified modems.
Intermec does not certify all modems available in the marketplace.
Intermec does not warrant noncertified modems; furthermore, these
modems may cause problems from electrostatic discharge and may
not conform to FCC regulations. For a list of Norand Mobile Systems
Division certified modems call Customer Support at 1-800-221-9236 in
United States or (country code) 800-633-6149 in Canada.

WARNING: The lithium ion battery may explode if replaced incorrectly. Replace

only with the same or equivalent type.

ADVERTISSEMENT: La batterie au lithium peut exploser si elle est replacée de manière

incorrecte. Elle ne doit être remplacée que par une batterie
identique ou similaire.

WARNING: Lithium ion batteries may explode or catch fire if overcharged due to

improper dock installation.

ADVERTISSEMENT: Les batteries au lithium peuvent exploser ou prendre feu si elles

sont trop changées à cause d’une mauvaise installation de la
station d’accueil.

CONTENTS

CONTENTS

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SECTION 1 1-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Overview 1-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Introduction: About this Manual 1-1. .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .

Summary of Sections 1-2. .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . .

Section 1, General Information 1-2. .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. .

Section 2, Using the Pen Computer for the First Time 1-2

Section 3, Software 1-2. .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . ..

Section 4, Operating the Pen Computer 1-2. .. . . .. . . .. .

Section 5, Connecting Peripheral Equipment 1-2. .. . . ..

Section 6, Troubleshooting 1-3. .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. .

Overview 1-4. . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .

The PEN*KEY 6632 Pen Computer 1-4. .. . . .. . . .. . . .. .

Computer Description 1-6. .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . ..

Opening the Top Cover 1-6. .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . ..

Lock 1-7. .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. .

Removing the Top Cover 1-9. .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . .

Top Cover Release Lever 1-9. .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .

Front View 1-11.. . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. .

Power Button 1-11. .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. .

Power Lamp 1-13. .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . .

Battery Lamp 1-13. .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. .

Speaker 1-13. .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . .

Pen Stylus 1-14. .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . ..

Side View 1-15. .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . ..

Rear View 1-16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Infrared Communications Port 1-16. .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. .

Right Mouse Button 1-16. .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .

Bottom View 1-17. .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. .

RESET Switch 1-18. .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . ..

AC Adapter/Recharger 1-19. .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . ..

Power lamp 1-19. .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .

Internal/External Battery Pack Charging Lamps 1-20. ..

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SECTION 2 2-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Using the Pen Computer for the First Time 2-1. . . . . . . . . . . .

Connecting the AC Adapter/Recharger 2-2. .. . . .. . . .. . . .. .

Stylus Pen Input 2-4. .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. .

Selecting an Item (pointing) 2-4. .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . ..

Moving Items/Resizing Windows 2-4. .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .

Inputting Text 2-4. .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . ..

System Startup 2-5. .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .

Startup 2-5.. . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . ..

SECTION 3 3-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Software 3-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

General Information 3-1. .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . .

Software Included with the 6632 Pen Computer 3-1. .. .

Windows 95 3-1. .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . .

MS--DOS Screen 3-2. .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . .

MS--DOS Prompt 3-2. .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. .

MS--DOS Mode 3-2. .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .

Windows 95 Help 3-3. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .

Help With Operating Procedures 3-3. .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .

Contents 3-4. .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. .

Keyword 3-4. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .

Help Regarding Items on the Screen 3-5. .. . . .. . . .. . . ..

Changing the Screen Background 3-6. .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . .

Setup Utility 3-7.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

PEN*KEY Tool 3-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Adjusting the Backlight and Checking the Remaining

Battery Capacity 3-9.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Suspend Execution 3-10. .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . ..

Changing the Numeric Keypad Assignments 3-11.. . .

Checking the Version of the PEN*KEY Tool 3-12. .. . .

Exiting the PEN*KEY Tool 3-12. .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. .

CIC Handwriting Recognition 3-12. .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. .

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SECTION 4 4-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Operating the Pen Computer 4-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Battery Packs 4-1. . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .

Charging Battery Packs 4-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Charging Battery Packs in the AC Adapter/Recharger 4-3

Charging a Battery Pack in the Pen Computer 4-4. .. . . .

Charging Battery Packs in the Pen Computer and the AC

Adapter/Recharger 4-5. .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . ..

Installing the Battery Pack 4-6. .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . ..

Remaining Battery Pack Capacity Display 4-7. .. . . .. . .

Confirming the Remaining Battery Pack Capacity 4-7

Insufficient Remaining Battery Pack Capacity 4-9. .. . . .

Charging and Operating Times 4-10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

PC Cards 4-11.. . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . .

Fax/modem Card 4-11.. . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . ..

Network Interface Card 4-11.. . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . .

SCSI Interface Card 4-11.. . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. .

ATA Device 4-11.. . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. .

SRAM Memory Card 4-12. .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .

Flash Memory Card 4-12. .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .

Inserting a PC Card 4-13. .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . .

Removing a PC Card 4-15. .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . .

SECTION 5 5-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Connecting Peripheral Equipment 5-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Notes on Handling the Equipment 5-2. .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. .

Storing the battery packs 5-2. .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . .

Connecting Peripheral Equipment 5-3.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Serial Devices 5-4. .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . ..

Serial Port Setting 5-4. .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . ..

Connectors 5-5.. . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. .

Keyboard/Mouse 5-6. .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . .

Connecting Speakers/Microphone/Headset 5-6. .. . . .. . .

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SECTION 6 6-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Troubleshooting 6-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The power lamp is off even though power is on. 6-2. .. . .

The display is blank. 6-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The system will not start up. 6-2. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. .

The correct date and time are not displayed. 6-3. .. . . .. .

Data cannot be written to or read from a floppy disk. 6-4
Data cannot be written to or read from the hard disk. 6-5
The message “Not a system disk” or a disk error message

appears. 6-5.. . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . ..

An expansion or peripheral device does not function. 6-5

Output cannot be directed to the printer. 6-6. .. . . .. . . ..

The device connected to the RS--232C connector does not

work. 6-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Infrared communications do not work. 6-7. .. . . .. . . .. . .

PC Cards Do Not Function (in MS--DOS Mode) 6-8. .. . .

FIGURES

Figure 1-1 The PEN*KEY 6632 Pen Computer 1-4. .. . . .. . .

Figure 1-2 Top Cover 1-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 1-3 Locking the Top Cover 1-7. .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . .

Figure 1-4 Top Cover Stand 1-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 1-5 Top Cover Release Lever 1-9. .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . ..

Figure 1-6 Removing the Top Cover 1-10. .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .

Figure 1-7 Front View 1-11.. . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . .

Figure 1-8 Pen Removal 1-14. .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . .

Figure 1-9 Side View 1-15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 1-10 Rear View 1-16. . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .

Figure 1-11 Bottom View 1-17.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 1-12 Reset Switch 1-18.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 1-13 AC Adapter/Recharger 1-19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 2-1 AC Adapter/Recharger 2-3. .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. .

Figure 2-2 Pen Operation 2-5. .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. .

Figure 4-1 Battery Pack Capacity Check 4-2.. . . .. . . .. . . .. .

Figure 4-2 Inserting the Battery 4-3. .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .

Figure 4-3 Charging Batteries in the Pen Computer 4-4. .. .

Figure 4-4 Charging Battery Packs 4-5. .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. .

Figure 4-5 Inserting the Battery 4-6. .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .

Figure 4-6 Battery Pack Capacity 4-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 4-7 Inserting the PC Card 4-14. .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . .

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Figure 4-8 Card Eject Button 4-15. .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . .

Figure 5-1 Printer/Floppy Drive Connectors 5-3. .. . . .. . . .. .

Figure 5-1 Side View Connections 5-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Section 1

Overview

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Introduction: About this Manual

This manual is divided into six sections.

" Section 1 Overview
" Section 2 Using the Pen Computer for the First

Time

" Section 3 Software
" Section 4 Operating the Pen Computer
" Section 5 Connecting Peripheral Equipment
" Section 6 Troubleshooting

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Summary of Sections

Section 1, General Information

Provides a general description of the Pen*Key 6632 Pen
Computer, including its main functions.

Section 2, Using the Pen Computer
for the First Time

Provides a step--by--step explanation of how to set up and
operate the pen computer so that you can begin to use it
quickly.

Section 3, Software

This section describes how to use the setup utility, and also
provides an overview of the software included with the pen
computer, and an explanation of the power management
functions, etc.

SECTION 1Overview

Section 4, Operating the Pen
Computer

This section explains the operation of the power supply, the
hard disk drive, the display system, the PC card slots, and
other functions.

Section 5, Connecting Peripheral
Equipment

This section tells how to expand the system, including how
to connect a printer or a floppy disk drive.

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SECTION 1 Overview

Section 6, Troubleshooting

This section explains what to check if the pen computer
does not operate correctly.

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Overview

SECTION 1Overview

The PEN*KEYR6632 Pen Computer

Figure 1-1

The PEN*KEY 6632 Pen Computer

The PEN*KEY 6632 Pen Computer is a compact, light­weight mobile computer. It features:

" Windows 95 operating system, and supports a variety

of commercial software development environments.

" Sophisticated power management functions that conserve

battery power by automatically blocking the supply of
power and clock signals to peripheral devices and system
components that are not currently in use.

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SECTION 1 Overview

" Serial and parallel devices, a floppy disk drive support,

an external keyboard and an external mouse.

" PC Card slots that can accommodate Type I/II or Type

III PC Cards.

" Sound Blaster Pro and Windows sound system-com-

pliant 16-bit audio system, an audio input/output jack,
and a monaural speaker.

" 8.4-inch color TFT liquid crystal display with 640 x

480 dots that can display up to 65,536 colors.

" Numeric keypad input
" Accepts pen input thanks to its highly effective hand-

writing recognition capabilities.

" Support for IrDA for infrared communications.

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Computer Description

Opening the Top Cover

Perform the procedure described below to open the top cover.

1. Slide open the lock located on the top cover of the pen
computer, then open the cover.

Lock

SECTION 1Overview

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Figure 1-2

Top Cover

SECTION 1 Overview

Lock

2. Swing the top cover around until the lock on the bottom
of the pen computer clicks, indicating the top cover is
secured in place.

Lock

Figure 1-3

Locking the Top Cover

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CAUTION: Do not block the air vents on the bottom of the pen computer

with the top cover for an extended period of time. Doing so
could cause the internal temperature of the pen computer to
rise, resulting in damage to it.

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SECTION 1Overview

When using the pen computer on a desk, unfold the stand
so that the unit is raised.

"

NOTE: To close the top cover, slide open the lock on the bottom of the pen

computer, and then reverse the process of opening the top cover.

The top cover can also be used as a base for the stand.
Unfold one of the stands on the bottom of the pen computer,

and then set it in one of the notches on the top cover.
The stands can be adjusted so that the pen computer stands

at an angle of 35_ or 55_.

Figure 1-4

Top Cover Stand

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SECTION 1 Overview

Removing the Top Cover

Perform the procedure described below to remove the top
cover.

Figure 1-5

Top Cover Release Lever

Top Cover Release Lever

" Slide the release lever in the direction indicated by the

arrow, then release the top cover.

" To re-attach the top cover, simply reverse the process

by which you removed it.

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SECTION 1Overview

Figure 1-6

Removing the Top Cover

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CAUTION: When carrying the pen computer, be careful not to let it bump

into things. Bumping the display in particular can damage the
LCD.

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SECTION 1 Overview

Front View

Figure 1-7

Front View

Power Button

In addition to turning the power on and off, the power button
can be used as a suspend/resume switch, based on the setup
settings.

Depending on the state that the pen computer is in, the power
button might not function. In that case, use the RESET switch
on the bottom of the pen computer to turn off the power.

"

NOTE: WAIT AT LEAST 10 SECONDS BEFORE PRESSING THE POWER

BUTTON AGAIN AFTER PLACING THE PEN COMPUTER INTO
“SUSPEND.”

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SECTION 1Overview

See page 1-17 for a description of the bottom of the pen computer.
If pressing the RESET switch also fails to turn off the power, the
pen computer is malfunctioning. Disconnect the AC adapter and
the internal battery pack, and then contact your sales representa­tive or an Intermec service center.

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Power Lamp

When this lamp is green, the pen computer is operating.
When this lamp is red, the pen computer is in the suspend-

to-RAM state.
When this lamp is green, and the red lamp is flashing, the

pen computer is accessing the hard drive.
If this lamp is off, the pen computer is either not operating

or is in the suspend-to-disk state.

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CAUTION: Do not disconnect both the AC adapter/recharger and the

battery pack while the power lamp is red or green. Doing so will
cause the program and data in memory to be lost.

Battery Lamp

When this lamp is green, it indicates that power is being
supplied by the AC adapter/recharger. In addition, if the
battery pack is installed in the pen computer, the battery
pack is being charged too.

When this lamp is off, it indicates that the pen computer is
running off battery power.

When this lamp is red, it indicates that the battery voltage has
dropped and that there is little battery capacity remaining.

Speaker

The speaker outputs audio from the internal SoundBlaster­compatible chipset. When the audio input/output jack is
used for headphones or line output, the internal speaker is
disconnected.

B

CAUTION: Do not place a floppy disk, hard disk, or other magnetic media

on top of the speaker. The magnet in the speaker could damage
data on the disk.

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SECTION 1Overview

Pen Stylus

To remove the pen stylus, pull it straight out to the right.
To place the pen back in the pen holder, align the projection on

the pen with the groove in the pen holder and then gently
slide the pen into the holder. Make sure that you push the
pen all of the way in until it locks in place, so that it will not
fall out unexpectedly.

Figure 1-8

Pen Removal

"

NOTE: Clean the tip of the pen stylus and the screen before using the it on

the screen. If you use the pen on the screen while either is dirty, the
display could become scratched or the pen might not move smoothly
on the display surface.

B

CAUTION: Use only the pen provided. Do not use a wood pencil,

mechanical pencil, or any other sharp object. Doing so will
scratch the screen.

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SECTION 1 Overview

Side View

Figure 1-9

Side View

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Rear View

SECTION 1Overview

Parallel Port

Figure 1-10

Rear View

Infrared Communications Port

This port is used by devices that use infrared communica­tions, such as a PDA (personal digital assistant), or certain
other computers and IR printers.

"

NOTE: The PEN*KEY 6632 infrared communications capabilities cannot be

used while the floppy disk drive is operating, and vice versa.

"

NOTE: If the infrared communications port is dirty, wipe it with a dry, soft

cloth. Communications errors may result if the port is used while it is
dirty.

Right Mouse Button

Holding down this button and then tapping the screen has
the same function as clicking the right mouse button on a
two button mouse.

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Bottom View

Air Vents

Battery pack cover

RESET switch

Stand

Memory expansion cover

Figure 1-11

Bottom View

The air vents allow the pen computer to dissipate internal
heat. Do not block these vents with the top cover, or other
materials, for an extended period of time.

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RESET Switch

If the power button and software reset do not work, press
this switch with the tip of the stylus pen in to turn off the
power.

RESET switch

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Figure 1-12

Reset Switch

"

NOTE: If the RESET switch is pressed, any data in memory is lost.

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AC Adapter/Recharger

Figure 1-13

AC Adapter/Recharger

Power lamp

When this lamp is green, the AC adapter/recharger is connected
to an AC power supply.

When this lamp is off, the AC adapter/recharger is not connected
to an AC power supply.

If flashing, an abnormality has occurred. Unplug the AC adapt­er/recharger, wait at least 10 seconds, and then plug it back in. If
this lamp still flashes, a malfunction has occurred. Disconnect
the AC adapter/recharger and the battery packs, and then con­tact your sales representative or an Intermec service center.

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SECTION 1Overview

Internal/External Battery Pack
Charging Lamps

When any of these lamps is orange, the battery pack in
question is being charged.

If any of these lamps is off, either charging is complete, or
charging will be completed within one hour. These lamps
are also off when no battery pack is connected.

If the internal battery pack lamp is flashing slowly, the battery
pack in the pen computer is charging. If one of the external
battery pack lamps is flashing slowly, the corresponding bat­tery packs installed in the AC adapter/recharger is waiting for
charging. If any of these lamps is flashing quickly (at about a

0.3--second interval), an abnormality has occurred. Make sure
that the battery packs are installed correctly and that there is
no foreign matter on any of the battery terminals. Then un­plug the AC adapter/recharger, wait at least 10 seconds, and
then plug it back in. If any of the lamps still flashes, a mal­function has occurred. Disconnect the AC adapter/recharger
and the battery packs, and then contact your Intermec service
center.

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Section 2

Using the Pen Computer for the

First Time

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This section provides essential information that you need to
know before using the pen computer and also explains the
necessary start up procedures.

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Connecting the AC Adapter/Recharger

Connect the AC adapter/recharger provided with the
PEN*KEYR6632 Pen Computer to the AC adapter connector
on the pen computer.

B

CAUTION: Use the included power cord, or use a minimum 6 foot or 10

foot long maximum UL approved type SPT--2, 2/18 AWG cord
which is in conformity with NEC and rated plug 125V 10A and
connector 125V 7A.

B

CAUTION: Always grasp the plug when plugging in or unplugging the

power cord.

B

CAUTION: In order to prevent data from being damaged due to a power

failure, etc, when using an AC power supply, always have at
least one battery pack installed if possible. (Refer to “Battery
Packs” on page 4-1.)

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Figure 2-1

AC Adapter/Recharger

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Stylus Pen Input

The PEN*KEY 6632 Pen Computer is equipped with a pen
stylus to select items displayed on the LCD screen and to
input text and drawings.

Selecting an Item (pointing)

To select an item, press the pen on the item to be selected
and then remove the pen, without moving it on the display.
This operation is called “tapping”, and is equivalent to click­ing the left mouse button. This operation is used to select
menu items, click buttons and select icons.

Making two consecutive taps is called “double--tapping.” A
double--tap is equivalent to double--clicking the left mouse
button. This operation is used to start up programs or select
functions.

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Moving Items/Resizing Windows

To move an item, touch the pen to the item and then slide
the pen over the screen (keeping it in contact with the
screen) to the desired location. This operation is called
“dragging.” This operation is equivalent to dragging with a
mouse, and is used to move windows, etc.

To resize a window, drag the window edge.

Inputting Text

If your application supports handwriting recognition, you
may input text directly with the pen stylus, much like writ­ing with paper and pencil. An optional PS/2 type keyboard
is available for QWERTY input.

"

NOTE: Because resistive film technology is used in the pen computers’

touch panel, the pen will not work properly if you place your hand on
the screen while writing with the pen stylus.

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Figure 2-2

Pen Operation

System Startup

Startup

1. Press the [POWER] button.

The pen computer automatically executes its Power On
Self--Test (POST). This test checks the pen computer’s
memory, system board and other devices before initiating
normal operation.

2. Windows 95 starts up.

3. The first time Windows 95 starts up, perform the Win­dows 95 setup process. To set up Windows, follow the
instructions displayed on the screen.

An icon named “Onscreen Keyboard” is displayed on the
setup screen. If you double-click this icon, a keyboard dis­plays on the screen that you can use to input items.

If the keyboard is obstructing part of the display, you can
tap the center icon, which appears in the upper right corner
of the keyboard; tapping [--] closes up the keyboard so that
only the icon is displayed.

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4. Input your name, company name, and the product ID
from the “Certificate of Authenticity.”

5. Indicate your acceptance of the licensing terms for using
Windows 95.

6. Make environment settings, such as the printer, date
and time, etc.

After completing the setup process, restart your system.

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Section 3

Software

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General Information

The PEN*KEY 6632 pen computer includes a setup utility
that stores the basic system configuration and the power
management settings. This section explains how to use the
setup utility to set up the pen computer and the
PEN*KEYRtool.

Software Included with the 6632
Pen Computer

The 6632 pen computer hard disk is preconfigured with the
operating system and software before it is shipped from the
factory.

The folders on the hard disk are organized as shown below.

" Windows ---- Windows 95 system
" CIC handwriting recognition

Windows 95

A computer’s operating system is the basic software that con­trols the computer so that it can run application software.

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The pen computer uses Microsoft’s Windows 95 as its operat­ing system. Application software must be compatible with
this operating system in order to run on the pen computer.

For details on Windows 95, refer to the Windows 95 Help
function.

MS-DOS Screen

Windows 95 provides two types of environments that allows
you to start up MS--DOS applications. The symbol “C:>”
displayed on these screens is called the “MS--DOS prompt.”
This prompt indicates that MS--DOS is awaiting input.

MS-DOS Prompt

The MS--DOS prompt is displayed by tapping “MS--DOS
Prompt” under “Programs” in the Start menu.

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With the MS--DOS prompt, it is possible to make settings
such as the font and window size; it is also possible to cut
and paste text between MS--DOS applications.

MS-DOS Mode

The MS--DOS mode is displayed by tapping “Restart the
computer in MS--DOS mode?” in the dialog box when “Shut
Down” is selected from the Start menu.

Compared to the MS--DOS prompt, MS--DOS mode offers
better compatibility with MS--DOS applications.

"

NOTE: For details on the MS--DOS prompt and MS--DOS mode, refer to the

Windows 95 Help function.

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Windows 95 Help

The Help function is one of the main information resources
for Windows 95. There are two types of help: help that ex­plains specific operating procedures, and help that explains
an item displayed on the screen.

Help With Operating Procedures

A list of help topics is displayed when you tap on “Help” in
the Start menu. The window changes to a search window if
you tap on either the “Contents” or the “Keyword” tab at
the top of the dialog box.

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Contents

Use this to find information from a list of topics grouped by
area.

Keyword

Use this to input the first few letters of the target word and
to search for the desired information from an alphabetized
list of keywords.

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Help Regarding Items on the
Screen

If a window has a [?] button, you can use it to see explanations
of various items on the screen. Tap [?] and then tap the item
in question.

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Changing the Screen Background

A variety of different types of “wallpaper” (bit--mapped files
for display in the background) are included in the pen com­puter. You can select whichever one suits your own taste.

1. Under “Settings” on the Start menu, tap “Control Panel.”

2. Double--tap “Display.”

3. Specify a file from the “Wallpaper” list.

The names of wallpaper files created for the pen computer
are listed below. You can use “Browse” to specify one of
these files.

" 4) Tap [OK].

"

NOTE: Because the 1.6 million-color wallpapers use a lot of memory, some

application software might not run if one of these is selected. In that
event, specify a different type of wallpaper.

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Setup Utility

" The Setup utility is used to change settings in the

following types of situations:

" When setting the date or time
" When making power management settings
" When expanding the system by adding peripherals

"

NOTE: The settings made through the setup utility are stored in a special

type of memory called ”CMOS RAM.” Because the contents of this
memory are maintained by the internal backup battery, these settings
are not lost even if the power is turned off or the system is reset.
When the system power is turned on, the system reads the informa­tion stored in CMOS RAM and compares the information with that
obtained through the environment check performed by the Power On
Self--Test (POST). If an error is detected, an error message is dis­played on the screen and instructions to execute the Setup utility are
also displayed.

"

NOTE: The pen computer has an internal lithium ion battery that it uses as a

backup power supply for CMOS RAM. If the pen computer is not
used for an extended period (at least six months), the backup battery
may become exhausted and the contents of CMOS RAM will be lost.
The backup battery can be recharged in about eight hours, either by
installing a fully charged battery pack (PN:871-006-020) in the pen
computer, or by connecting the AC adapter/recharger.

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PEN*KEY Tool

The PEN*KEY tool confirms and sets the backlight, the
battery, suspend execution, key changes, etc.

There are two methods for starting up this tool:

" Tap on either the battery icon or the PEN*KEY tool

icon in the Windows 95 taskbar, if they are displayed.

When the system is running off of AC power:

" Tap the PEN*KEY tool in the Program menu under

the Start menu.

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Adjusting the Backlight and Checking the
Remaining Battery Capacity

" 1) Tap on the Backlight/Battery tab.
" 2) The backlight brightness can be set to one of four

levels. To adjust the brightness, tap the desired level.

" 3) To adjust the brightness to that level, tap

[OK]. To keep the previous level of brightness
without making any changes, tap [Cancel].

When the system is running off of battery power:

The Autocheck button changes the brightness of the back­light when AC power is connected, in the same way as the
“Auto” setting in the BIOS setup. If this checkbox is
checked, the backlight brightness cannot be adjusted.

"

NOTE: The remaining battery capacity is not displayed if the AC adapter/

recharger is connected.

"

NOTE: For details on how to check the remaining capacity of a battery pack,

refer to “Remaining Battery Pack Capacity Display” on page 4-7.

"

NOTE: The backlight brightness can be adjusted temporarily by holding

down the ”right mouse button” on the rear of the pen computer while
pressing [LEFT ARROW] and [RIGHT ARROW]. However, there are
some cases where the brightness cannot be set in this manner, and
the setting cannot be saved.

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Suspend Execution

1. Tap the Suspend Execution tab.

2. Tap the circle in front of “Suspend.”

3. Tap “Execute Suspend.”

4. The suspend operation is executed.

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Changing the Numeric Keypad Assignments

Changing the assignments of the keypad to the right of the
display can be performed by doing the following. For exam­ple, if an application requires “function” keys, the “1” key
could be changed to F1, the “2” key could be changed to
“F2”, etc.

1. Tap the Key Change tab.

2. Tap the button for the key that is to be changed.

3. Confirm which pen computer key is to be changed.

4. Tap the circle in front of the type: function key, alpha­numeric key, or other.

5. Tap the key to be assigned.

6. After confirming the key to be changed, the type, and
the assigned key, tap “Execute.”

To redo any of the selections, tap [STOP].

"

NOTE: The changed assignments will still be in effect the next time the system

is started up.

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Checking the Version of the PEN*KEY Tool

" Tap the About tab.

"

NOTE: The version of the PEN*KEY tool is displayed. This is not the ver-

sion of the PEN*KEY hardware.

Exiting the PEN*KEY Tool

Tap either “OK” or “Cancel” at the bottom of the PEN*KEY
tool screen.

CIC Handwriting Recognition

The HandwriterRRecognition System software (HRS) is
preinstalled on the PEN*KEY 6632 and is used with soft­ware products enabled for handwriting recognition and ver­ification.

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The HRS is supported by Windows for Pen Computing or
Windows 95 Pen Services.

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Section 4

Operating the Pen Computer

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This section explains the functions and usage of the pen
computer.

Battery Packs

The first time that you install a fresh battery pack, it is
necessary to charge it.

WARNING: Use only battery pack PN: 871-006-020 for the PEN*KEYR6632

Pen Computer. Use of other battery packs or AC
adapter/rechargers could result in fire or equipment damage.

"

NOTE: Even when using an AC power supply, you should always install at

least one battery pack in the pen computer to prevent data loss due to
a power failure.

Charging Battery Packs

There are three ways to charge battery packs:

" Install a battery pack in the AC adapter/recharger.
" Install a battery pack in the pen computer.
" Install battery packs in both the pen computer and the

AC adapter/recharger.

When charging more than one battery pack, the battery
pack in the pen computer is charged first.

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SECTION 1Operating the Pen Computer

When battery packs are installed in both the pen computer
and the AC adapter/recharger, normally the internal bat­tery pack charging lamp on the AC adapter/recharger lights
orange to indicate that the internal battery packs (in the
pen computer) are being charged, and the external battery
pack charging lamps flash slowly (at about a 0.9--second in­terval) to indicate that the battery packs in the AC adapter/
recharger are waiting to be charged.

Once the battery packs in the pen computer are fully
charged, the internal battery pack charging lamp turns off
and the external battery pack charging lamps light orange,
indicating that the battery packs in the AC adapter/re­charger are now being charged. Because the battery packs
are still not fully charged after the lamps turn off, allow
charging to continue for at least an additional hour.

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Figure 4-1

Battery Pack Capacity Check

SECTION 4 Operating the Pen Computer

Charging Battery Packs in the AC
Adapter/Recharger

Figure 4-2

Inserting the Battery

1. Plug the AC power cord of the AC adapter/recharger
into an AC power outlet. The power lamp lights
green.

2. Install a battery pack in the AC adapter/recharger ori­ented as shown in the diagram.

3. The external battery pack charging lamp lights
orange.

4. When charging is complete, the charging lamp turns
off. Because the battery packs are still not fully
charged after the lamps turn off, allow charging to
continue for at least an additional hour.

About 3.5 hours are required to charge two fully discharged
battery packs.

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Charging a Battery Pack in the Pen
Computer

Figure 4-3

Charging Batteries in the Pen Computer

1. Plug the AC power cord of the AC adapter/recharger
into an AC power outlet. The power lamp lights
green.

2. Connect the AC adapter/recharger to the pen computer
(with a battery pack already installed in the pen com­puter).

3. The internal battery pack charging lamp lights
orange.

4. When charging is complete, the charging lamp turns
off.

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Charging Battery Packs in the Pen
Computer and AC Adapter/Recharger

Figure 4-4

Charging Battery Packs

1. Plug the AC power cord of the AC adapter/recharger
into an AC power outlet. The power lamp lights green.

2. Connect the AC adapter/recharger to the pen computer
(with a battery pack already installed in the pen computer).

3. Install a battery pack in the AC adapter/recharger.

4. The internal battery pack charging lamp lights orange,
and the external battery pack charging lamps start
flashing slowly. Once the internal battery packs in the
pen computer is charged, the internal battery pack
charging lamp turns off. The external battery pack in
the AC adapter/recharger is charged next.

5. The external battery pack charging lamp lights orange.
When charging is complete, the external battery pack
charging lamp turns off. Because the battery packs are
still not fully charged after the lamps turn off, allow
charging to continue for at least an additional hour.

"

NOTE: The battery packs in the pen computer are always charged first.

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Installing the Battery Pack

Install and replace battery packs described in the procedure
below.

1. Turn off the pen computer and disconnect the AC
adapter/recharger.

2. Place the pen computer face down on a flat surface.

3. Release the catch on the battery pack cover with your
finger and open the cover.

4. Insert the battery pack(s) facing in the direction indi­cated by the arrow.

5. Close the battery pack cover.

Figure 4-5

Inserting the Battery

B

CAUTION: If a battery pack is inserted incorrectly, damage to the battery

pack or a fire could result.

B

CAUTION: Always be sure to use the specified type of battery pack (PN:

871-006-020).

"

NOTE: To remove the battery pack, simply reverse the installation procedure.

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BatteryPackCapacity

Remaining Battery Pack Capacity
Display

Confirming the Remaining Battery Pack Capacity

" With the pen computer power off, hold down the [POWER]

button; the remaining battery pack capacity is displayed.
(When you release the [POWER] button, the pen computer
power will turn on.)

Figure 4-6

In Windows 95, the remaining battery pack capacity can be
checked by the following method.

" The battery icon on the taskbar shows a rough check of

the remaining battery pack capacity.

The battery mark on the left indicates the remaining capacity
of battery 1, and the battery mark on the right indicates the
remaining capacity of battery 2.

The remaining capacity of each is indicated by the following
colors:

" Light blue: 100% to 75%
" Yellow: 75% to 50%
" Red: 50% to 0%

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Tapping on the battery icon starts up the Pen*Key tool,
which can be used to obtain more detailed battery informa­tion. (In addition to checking the remaining battery pack
capacity, the Pen*Key tool can also adjust the backlight
brightness, set suspend execution, etc. In addition, the icon
changes to an AC charger icon when the pen computer is
being powered by the AC adapter/recharger. For details,
refer to “Pen*Key Tool” on page 3-8.)

The remaining capacity of each of the two battery packs can
be checked by tapping on “Control Panel” under “Settings”
in the Start menu and then double--tapping the “Power
Management” icon.

If the AC adapter/recharger is connected, the remaining
capacity of the battery packs is not displayed.

" Double--tapping on the battery setting panel icon dis-

plays the battery meter.

"

NOTE: The remaining capacity that is displayed is based on the battery volt-

age; some error in the reading might be present under certain condi­tions. The length of time a battery can power the system will also
vary according to how the system is used and which applications are
being run, so the indications of the remaining battery capacity should
only be used as a rough guide.

"

NOTE: If a battery pack is being recharged, the display of the remaining

battery capacity will not be accurate.

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Insufficient Remaining Battery Pack
Capacity

If the system decides that the battery packs will be exhausted
within a few minutes, the battery lamp on the pen computer
lights red. The timing by which the insufficient remaining
battery pack capacity warning is issued is based on the pen
computer’s estimate. If a lot of power is being used because
the PC card slots, the hard disk drive, or the floppy disk drive
are in use, the battery packs may exhaust their remaining ca­pacity faster than the system estimates. If you continue to
use the pen computer after the insufficient remaining battery
pack capacity warning is issued, the pen computer automati­cally executes a suspend-to-disk (regardless of the setup set­ting) and then shuts off the power. The contents of memory
are saved in the suspend-to-disk partition on the hard disk.
Afterwards, do not turn on the pen computer power until you
have either connected the AC adapter/recharger or you have
installed a fully charged battery pack.

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Charging and Operating Times

The charging and operating times based on the number of
battery packs installed, are shown in the following table.

The operating time varies according to the power manage­ment settings, the application software being used, etc.

Number of Bat­tery Packs Used

One battery pack Approximately 2.5

Two battery packs Approximately 3.5

Charging Time
(from fully de­pleted to fully
charged)

hours

hours

Operating Time
(from fully
charged state)

Approximately 0.8 to

1.5 hours
Approximately 1.5 to

3 hours

The total charging time when there are two battery packs
installed in the pen computer and two battery packs
installed in the AC adapter/recharger (for a total of four
battery packs, the maximum) is seven hours.

B

CAUTION: The lithium ion batteries used in these battery packs suffer a

clear deterioration in performance if they are exposed to high
temperatures for an extended period of time. These batteries
should be stored in a cool, dry location.

B

CAUTION: In order to prevent the batteries from deteriorating, they should

be charged at least once every six months, even if they are not
being to be used.

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PC Cards

The pen computer has two PC card slots that can accept Type
I/II and Type III cards that conform with PCMCIA Rev.

2.1/JEIDA Ver. 4.2. Some examples are described below.

Fax/modem Card

This device allows the pen computer to be connected to a tele­phone line and used as a fax or modem.

Network Interface Card

This device allows the pen computer to connect to a local area
network (LAN), such as an Ethernet or an IBM 3270 network.

SCSI Interface Card

This device is used to connect SCSI devices such as CD--ROM
drives and scanners.

ATA Device

An AT attachment, functions similar to an IDE hard disk drive,
is either a rotating or a solid state mass storage device. Even
when an ATA device is removed from the pen computer ’s PC
card slot, it does not require an external power supply in order
to retain its internal data.

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"

NOTE: Because these cards require a comparatively large amount of current,

the AC adapter/recharger should be used to supply power to the system
when they are installed in the pen computer.

SRAM Memory Card

This is a static RAM memory device that can be formatted as a
floppy disk; a write--protect switch is located on the edge of the
card. Even when an SRAM memory card is removed from the
pen computer ’s PC card slot, the card’s built--in battery protects
the data in the card.

Flash Memory Card

This is a solid state storage device that works in the same
manner as a floppy disk; a write--protect switch is located
on the edge of the card. Even when a flash memory card is
removed from the pen computer ’s PC card slot, it does not
require an external power supply in order to retain its in­ternal data.

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Inserting a PC Card

" Type I/II cards: These types of cards can be installed

in either the top or bottom slot. Up to two cards can
be installed (one in the top, one in the bottom).

" Type III cards: These types of cards can only be

installed in the bottom slot. When one of these cards
is installed, the top slot cannot be used.

" ZV--port compliant cards: Only the lower slot can be

used.

" CardBus compliant cards: These types of cards can be

installed in either the top or bottom slot. Up to two
cards can be installed (one in the top, one in the bot­tom).

"

NOTE: Before inserting a PC card, observe proper orientation and refer to

the manual that comes with the PC card.

"

NOTE: Select an unused available IRQ if the PC card requires one. PC

cards that use COM3 or COM4 will not work properly in MS--DOS
mode because they conflict with COM1 and COM2 on the pen com­puter.

"

NOTE: PC cards requiring COM3 port should have the “”COM Port” setting

disabled in the advanced menu setup utility. PC cards requiring
COM4 port should have the “”IR Port” disabled in the advancd menu
setup utility.

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"

NOTE: The first time that you use a particular PC memory card or ATA card,

it is necessary to format them.

1. Open the PC card slot cover on the right side of the
pen computer.

2. Insert the card into the slot, pushing it in as far as it
will go.

3. When the card is inserted, the eject button pops out.

Insert the card with the
manufacturer’s label facing up.

Figure 4-7

Inserting the PC Card

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Removing a PC Card

" 1) Tap “Control Panel” under “Settings” in the Start

menu.

" 2) Double--tap “PC Card (PCMCIA).”
" 3) In the list, tap the name of the PC card that you

want to remove, and then tap [EXIT].

" 4) If the message “This device can be safely removed”

is displayed, tap [OK].

" 5) Press the PC card slot eject button. When the edge

of the card pops out of the slot, pull out the card and
store it properly.

Figure 4-8

Card Eject Button

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Section 5

Connecting Peripheral Equipment

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This chapter explains how to connect peripheral devices to the
PEN*KEYR6632 pen computer. Practically any peripheral
devices that can be connected to a serial port, a parallel port,
or a PS/2 port can be connected to the pen computer, including
a printer, a keyboard, and a mouse.

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Notes on Handling the Equipment

The pen computer components are vulnerable to damage
from static electricity. When handling or connecting any of
the equipment, observe the following precautions.

" Before adding a device to the system, always be sure to

turn off the power and to disconnect the AC adapter/
recharger.

" Components in expansion devices and the pen computer

can be damaged by static electricity. Before installing an
expansion device, first touch a metal object in order to
drain away any static electric charge built up in your
body.

" While installing a device, be careful not to touch the

pins or connectors of the expansion device.

" Do not remove any antistatic material covering an

expansion device until the last possible moment be­fore installing the device.

SECTION 1Connecting Peripheral Equipment

" When storing an expansion device, cover it with the

original antistatic material or with other conductive,
protective material such as aluminum foil.

" After removing a RAM board from its anti--static bag,

place it on a grounded surface.

" Do not touch the integrated circuits on a RAM board.

Storing the battery packs

The lithium ion batteries used in the battery packs suffer a
clear deterioration in performance if they are exposed to
high temperatures for an extended period of time. These
batteries should be stored in a cool, dry location.

In order to prevent the batteries from deteriorating, they
should be charged at least once every six months, even if
they are not going to be used.

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Connecting Peripheral Equipment

RS232 Connector

Printer/Floppy Drive Connectors

B

CAUTION: When connecting devices and cables, always be sure to turn off

the power for the pen computer first.

Parallel Port

Figure 5-1

1. Turn off the power for both the pen computer and the
peripheral device.

2. Open the connector cover on the back of the pen com­puter, and confirm which connector you want to use.

3. Connect the cable for the peripheral device to the pen
terminal.

4. Tighten the two screws on the cable connector.

5. Turn on the power for both the pen computer and the
peripheral device.

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Serial Devices

Serial devices include: mouse, serial printer, bar code reader,
or measuring device.

Read the manual provided with the serial device and make
the necessary operating environment settings so that the
device will be recognized.

Serial Port Setting

The settings for the pen computer’s serial port depend on
the settings made by the Setup utility. When connecting a
serial mouse to the serial port, set “COM Port” to “COM1”
in the “Advanced” menu of the Setup utility.

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Connectors

Figure 5-1

Side View Connections

" Keyboard, mouse, speaker, microphone, headset, etc.
" Keyboard/mouse (PS/2) connector
" Audio input/output jack

1. Turn off the power for both the pen computer and the
peripheral device.

2. Open the connector and jack cover on the right side of
the pen terminal, and confirm the connector or jack
that you want to use.

3. Connect the cable for the peripheral device to the pen
computer connector or jack.

4. Turn on the power for both the pen computer and the
peripheral device.

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Keyboard/Mouse

"

NOTE: Do not connect a PS/2 device or disconnect a PS/2 device to the pen

computer while the power is on. Doing so will cause erratic opera­tion.

Connecting
Speakers/Microphone/Headset

"

NOTE: If external stereo speakers are connected to the pen computer, the

audio will be output from the right channel only.

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Section 6

Troubleshooting

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Sometimes, a careful check will reveal that what you
thought was a malfunction actually was not. Before
requesting repairs, carefully consult this section and
try to resolve the problem.

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SECTION 1Troubleshooting

The power lamp does not light
even though the power is turned
on.

" Confirm that the power cord is connected properly.
" Connect another electric device to the power outlet in

order to confirm that power is flowing from the outlet.

The display is blank.

" Push the Power button to confirm that the power man-

agement function is not currently enabled.

" Check the power lamp and confirm that power is being

supplied to the pen computer.

" Check that there is power remaining in the battery

pack(s) and confirm proper battery installation in the
pen computer.

" Check the brightness of the display.
" If you try all of the above measures and the display is

still blank, turn off the pen computer, wait 10 seconds,
and then turn the power back on.

The system will not start up.

" Confirm that the floppy disk in the floppy disk drive, if

any, contains the operating system.

" Confirm that the system files have not been deleted

from the hard disk.

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The correct date and time are not
displayed.

" Connect the AC adapter/recharger for at least eight

hours in order to charge the backup battery.

" Use the Setup utility to set the correct date and time.
" Use the Date and Time command of the operating sys-

tem to correct the date and time.

" If the correct date and time are still not displayed,

contact your dealer and have the backup battery on
the system board replaced.

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SECTION 6Troubleshooting

Data cannot be written to or read
from a floppy disk.

" Confirm that the floppy disk drive is connected proper-

ly.

" Confirm that the drive specification is correct.
" Confirm that the file name specification is correct.
" If a file cannot be read, confirm that the floppy disk

has not been formatted. The floppy disk may be dam­aged.

" If it is not possible to write to the floppy disk, it is pos-

sible that the floppy disk is in the write--protected
state. Eject the floppy disk, and make sure that the
write--protect switch on the floppy disk is in the “write
enabled” position.

" If it is not possible to write to the floppy disk, it is pos-

sible that the floppy disk is full. Try using a different
floppy disk.

" Confirm that, under the Main menu of the Setup util-

ity, “Diskette A” is set to “Auto.”

" Confirm that, under the Security menu of the Setup

utility, “Diskette access” is not set to “Supervisor.”

" Check whether the floppy disk in the floppy disk drive

is a boot disk or not. The system cannot start up from
a floppy disk that has an error or that does not have
the operating system installed on it. Change floppy
disks.

" Check the operation of the floppy disk drive. If the

floppy disk still cannot be used even after trying the
solutions described above, contact your dealer.

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Data cannot be written to or read
from the hard disk.

" Confirm that the hard disk has been formatted properly

and that the areas have been setup properly with the
FDISK command. If these cannot be performed proper­ly, make sure that, under the Security menu of the Set­up utility, “Fixed disk boot sector” is not set to “Write
Protect.”

" Confirm that the drive specification is correct.
" Confirm that the file name specification is correct.
" Confirm that the hard disk has enough free space.

The message “Not a system disk”
or a disk error message appears.

" Check whether the drive type is correct or not in the

Setup utility.

" If the message is displayed when starting up from a

hard disk drive, insert a boot floppy disk, start up the
system, and then check the status of the hard disk
drive.

An expansion device or peripheral
device does not function.

" Confirm that the device is installed properly. Refer to

Section 5, “Connecting Peripheral Equipment.”

" Confirm that the device driver required by the expan-

sion device has been installed in the system.

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Output cannot be directed to the
printer.

" Confirm that the printer power is on.
" Confirm that the printer is connected properly to the

pen terminal.

" Confirm that the printer is in the on--line state.
" Confirm that paper has been loaded in the printer

properly.

" Confirm that under Integrated Peripherals in the Ad-

vanced menu of the Setup utility, “Parallel Port” is set
to “Bi--directional.”

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The device connected to the
RS-232C connector does not work.

" Confirm that the correct connecting cable is being

used.

" Confirm that the application software supports the

RS--232C interface functions.

" Confirm that in the Advanced menu of the Setup util-

ity, “COM Port” is not set to “Disabled.”

Infrared communications do not
work.

" Confirm that in the Advanced menu of the Setup util-

ity, “IR Port” is not set to “Disabled.”

" Confirm that the mode that is set agrees with the other

device. The mode is set through “IR Type” in the Ad­vanced menu of the Setup utility.

" When attempting communications with another com-

puter: IrDA1.0 or IrDA1.1, confirm that the infrared
communications ports on the pen computer and the
other device are directly facing each other, that they
are separated by only 5 to 30cm (2 to12”), and that
there are no obstructions between the two ports.

" When attempting communications with a PDA (per-

sonal digital assistant) device, confirm that there are
batteries in the PDA and that it is set to “personal
computer linking” mode.

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SECTION 6Troubleshooting

PC Cards Do Not Function
(in MS-DOS Mode)

" Confirm that there are no conflicts involving COM3,

which is used by cards, and COM1, which is used by
other devices. This is because COM1 is already used
by other pen computer devices. Use the Setup utility
to change the COM port settings. When a PC card
uses COM3, set the “COM Port” item to “Disabled.”

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