MidasPAD
Quick Start Guide
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The Quick Start Guide for MidasPAD is intended to
introduce the main features of the software and installation
instructions for your production environment. You should
read through it prior to installing or using the electronic
appliance.
Contents
Introducing MidasPAD..................................... 1
Before you Begin ................................................... 1
Caring for your MidasPAD..................................... 2
Checklist................................................................ 2
Getting to know MidasPAD ............................. 4
Left......................................................................... 5
Right....................................................................... 5
Top......................................................................... 5
Suspend button ..................................................... 5
Display .................................................................. 5
Function buttons.................................................... 6
Expansion slots ..................................................... 6
Ports...................................................................... 6
DC-in jack.............................................................. 7
Microphone............................................................ 7
Headphone jack .................................................... 7
Stylus .................................................................... 7
AC adapter and power cord................................... 8
Soft keyboard ...................................................... 10
Battery pack ........................................................ 10
Getting Started with MidasPAD .................... 12
Introduction.......................................................... 12
Features .............................................................. 12
Using MidasPAD ............................................ 15
Charging the MidasPAD for the first time............. 15
Turning your MidasPAD on or off ........................ 15
Using expansion cards ........................................ 15
Using the stylus................................................... 16
Inputting text........................................................ 17
Handwriting and software keyboard .......................... 17
Customizing Button functions .............................. 18
Changing display properties ................................ 19
Entering Suspend Mode...................................... 19
Using ActiveSync to connect with your computer 19
Backing up your data and custom applications.... 20
Connecting to another computer ......................... 21
Installing applications .......................................... 22
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MidasPAD API/SDK Kit ....................................... 22
Resetting MidasPAD ........................................... 23
Using Applications......................................... 24
Microsoft File Viewers ......................................... 24
MidasPAD Personal Information Manager........... 25
MidasPAD configuration applications .................. 25
Appendix A: Troubleshooting....................... 26
MidasPAD automatically shuts down:.................. 26
MidasPAD does not turn on:................................ 26
MidasPAD has locked up: ................................... 26
When I touch the stylus to the screen, the mouse
arrow appears in a different place: ...................... 27
Appendix B: Specifications........................... 28
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Introducing MidasPAD
Thank you for purchasing the MidasPAD smart display.
This quick start guide provides you with information you
need to start effectively using MidasPAD. There is also a
troubleshooting section.
We expect you will use your MidasPAD often, but there
are things you need to be aware of before you start using
your MidasPAD.
Before you Begin
This section contains important information you need to be
aware of before using your MidasPAD smart display.
Please heed all warnings in this section.
• Only use the battery pack and AC adapter that was
included with the MidasPAD appliance.
• Don’t use MidasPAD outside when it’s raining
• Don’t get MidasPAD wet or use in a place where
there are wet surfaces (e.g., the bathroom or in the
bathtub)
• Don’t throw the MidasPAD around
• Don’t place heavy objects on MidasPAD
• Don’t place anything in the expansion slots other than
appropriate cards
• Don’t plug anything into the ports other than
appropriate devices
• Never check your MidasPAD as luggage when
traveling. Also never place it in the overheard
compartment.
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• Your MidasPAD can safely go through an x-ray
machine, but never put your MidasPAD through a
metal detector.
• If you are in a humid climate and moisture forms on
your MidasPAD, allow it to evaporate before using.
Caring for your MidasPAD
Although your MidasPAD is relatively maintenance free,
there are still things you can do to make sure it stays
running optimally for years.
• Occasionally clean the smart display touch screen,
don’t let it become too dirty
• Calibrate your stylus so the touch screen remains
accurate
• Fully recharge the battery
• Use a slightly dampened soft cloth to clean
MidasPAD
Checklist
Before you start using you MidasPAD make sure the all of
the following items are included.
• MidasPAD smart display
• AC adapter and power cord
• Stylus
• Wireless card (compactflash or PCMCIA depending
on the model)
• Battery pack
• Case/stand
• MidasPAD CD
• Quick Start Guide
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If any item is missing don’t use your MidasPAD, repack it,
and take it back to the vendor that sold it to you.
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Getting to know MidasPAD
Your MidasPAD is feature-rich and we recommend you
completely read this section so you can fully use it. This
chapter describes different parts of your MidasPAD.
Suspend button
PCMCIA slot
Display
Microphone
CompactFlash slot
LED indicator
Function buttons
SD/MMC slot
Headphone jack
Microphone jack
Mini-VGA out/RS232
Stylus
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p
Left
USB ports
DC-power in
Infrared SD/MMC
Headphone jack
Right
Top
PCMCIA slot
Mini-VGA/RS232
Compactflash slot
Mic jack
USB client
Suspend button
The Suspend button is located in the upper left-hand corner
of your MidasPAD and lets you manually force MidasPAD
into or out of Suspend mode.
Display
The MidasPAD touch screen is an 8.4 inch TFT LCD
screen.
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Function buttons
Function buttons allow you to perform common tasks with
a simple touch. Although these buttons have default values,
you can customize the tasks they perform (see section in
manual that discusses customizing the Function buttons).
Expansion slots
Slot Location Description
COMPACTFLASH
(CF)
PCMCIA Left side Like the CF cards,
SD/MMC Right side The SD/MMC slot
For information about using expansion cards, refer to the
Using expansion cards section.
Top You can insert a
variety of
compactflash cards
including a wireless
networking card or a
memory card for
additional storage,
GPS or GPRS cards.
PCMCIA cards let
you extend the
functionality of
MidasPAD.
lets you add memory
cards for increased.
Ports
Port Location Description
USB host (x2) Left side With USB ports
you can add a wide
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range of USB
peripherals
including mice,
keyboards, printers,
and also add
storage with USB
hard drives.
VGA/RS-232
PORT
Right side Can interface with
modems, slide
projectors, any
rs232-supported
device.
DC-in jack
Plug one end of the AD adapter in your wall socket, and
plug the other end into the DC-in jack.
Microphone
MidasPAD includes a built-in microphone so you can
record when you’re on the go. Just run the recording
software and speak directly into the microphone.
Headphone jack
Plug in your headphones and listen to music anywhere.
MidasPAD includes a convenient headphone jack so you
can enjoy your music when you want.
Stylus
Included with your MidasPAD accessories is a pen-like
object called a stylus. Your MidasPAD stylus has been
specially designed for use with MidasPAD touch screen.
To recalibrate your screen or to learn about stylus operation
refer to the Using the stylus section.
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AC adapter and power cord
The AC power adapter is plugged into this location. Please
only use the AC adapter and power cord that was included
with your MidasPAD.
The AC adapter and power cord also recharges the battery.
The LED indicator on the front of MidasPAD indicates the
charge status of the battery:
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This LED indicator lets you know when the battery is fully
recharged.
Color Description
Battery is still charging.
RED
Battery has completed
charging.
GREEN
Charging times will vary depending on your MidasPAD
model.
Model Charging time
MidasPAD (2 hour) 1.5 hours
MidasPAD (4 hour) 2.5 hours
MidasPAD (6 hour) 5 hours
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Soft keyboard
Besides the stylus, you can also input text using the onscreen keyboard. There are two keyboards, a smaller one
and a larger one. Both offer an alternative to the stylus and
allow you to type text.
Battery pack
The battery that comes with MidasPAD provides
unplugged freedom for up to six hours (depending on the
model). The taskbar displays the battery’s status via the
battery icon. This icon always lets you know how much
power you have left.
For more specific information, display the MidasPAD
battery status.
To display the MidasPAD battery status:
1. Tap Start > Control Panel. The Control Panel
appears.
2. Double-tap MidasPAD Battery Status. The
MidasPAD Battery Status appears.
3. Tap Refresh to display the latest information.
Depending on the model, when fully charged and in
suspend mode your MidasPAD battery could last up to 7
days. Listed below are the approximate battery duration
times for both regular use and when in Suspend mode.
Model Battery
duration
(Regular use,
approx.)
MidasPAD (2
hour)
MidasPAD (4
hour)
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Up to 2 hours Up to 5 days
Up to 4 hours Up to 6 days
Battery
duration
(Suspend
Mode, approx.)
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MidasPAD (6
Up to 6 hours Up to 7 days
hour)
Warning! If your battery becomes completely
drained you will lose all data and any
applications you have installed. Make
sure you back up any data or any
applications you have installed (see the
back up section for details).
If you turn on your MidasPAD and it immediately goes
into Suspend mode, this means the battery has been
completely drained. To save data and any custom
applications, you must immediately plug in the AD adapter
and start recharging the battery.
MidasPAD does include a backup battery that will save any
data or custom applications for a couple of minutes. Within
this time you must plug in your AC adapter and start
recharging the battery or all data and any custom
applications will be lost.
Warning: If your battery is almost completely
drained, immediately plug in the AC
adapter to MidasPAD and to the wall
socket.
If the AC adapter is not close by and you have a spare
battery, you can physically switch battery packs, but you
must do it very quickly!
We strongly recommend you use one of the many
supported storage cards (PCMCIA, CompactFlash,
SD/MMC) that are available to save your data.
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Getting Started with MidasPAD
Congratulations on purchasing your SouthPro MidasPAD.
Start sharing digital photos, movies, music, or other
personal files on your desktop PC with friends and family
anywhere in your home. No more crowding around a
monitor, MidasPAD lets you choose anywhere within
range of your wireless access point to start sharing.
Introduction
Built on the Intel® XScale 400MHz processor and
running Microsoft’s latest embedded operating system
Windows CE 4.2 .NET, MidasPAD is a light, featurerich, smart display that lets you easily connect to a wireless
network to view web sites, check email or remotely
connect to another computer running Windows XP
Professional.
In the office, take MidasPAD to meetings, presentations, or
just anywhere outside of your cubicle. No matter where
you go, with MidasPAD you can still work directly with
files stored on your workstation. Remotely connecting to
your workstation means there is no need to synchronize
files among different computers when you make changes or
updates; the updates are made to the file itself. This reduces
the chance for confusion about which files are the most
updated or other file version problems.
Features
Simplify your life and go mobile:
• Incredibly easy to set up and use- MidasPAD starts in
seconds and setting up a wireless connection doesn’t
take much longer. MidasPAD runs Windows CE 4.2
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.NET a familiar Windows interface that anyone with
previous Windows experience will instantly feel
comfortable with using.
• Wireless connection possibilities– Plug in a wireless
networking card, and as soon as you’re within range
of a wireless access point you can view Web sites,
read email, or instant message with friends via MSN
Messenger. MidasPAD also includes an IrDA port for
seamless communication between wireless devices.
• Transform your desktop PC or server into a portable
device- MidasPAD turns your desktop PC or server
into a portable device. Accessing one computer lets
you directly update one set of files. This means not
having to synchronize or transfer files among
different computers. Also, extra software purchases or
dealing with additional software licensing issues is
unnecessary.
• Designed to be held- Without hard drives or other
heavy hardware components, smart displays are built
to be light and carried around. MidasPAD pushes the
limits in an already lightweight category by weighing
a meager 800 grams, about same as an average
cordless phone.
• Take your digital pictures on the road- Let’s face it,
pictures are meant to be shared. MidasPAD becomes
your personal digital photo album and empowers you
to share those digital pictures with loved ones.
• Watch TV or go online- With MidasPAD you don’t
have to make that choice. Just relax on your couch
during the commercials and shop online, check email,
or chat with friends all without missing any of your
favorite shows.
• Need to groove- Want to listen to your mp3 library
without being stuck in front of your monitor? No
problem. Wirelessly connect to your desktop PC or
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slide in a storage card (SD/MMC, PCMCIA,
CompactFlash or USB), plug in your headphones and
now you’ve got your own personal mp3 player with
gigabytes of storage.
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Using MidasPAD
This chapter explains how to get up and running using
MidasPAD. Although your MidasPAD is intuitive and easy
to use, we still recommend you read this chapter to take full
advantage of all the MidasPAD features.
Charging the MidasPAD for the first time
The first thing you must do with your MidasPAD is charge
the battery. Plug one end of the AC adapter power cord into
MidasPAD and the other way into a wall socket. Charge
the battery until the MidasPAD LED turns green.
Turning your MidasPAD on or off
Before turning on your MidasPAD for the first time, make
sure you have fully charged the battery.
To turn your MidasPAD on or off, simply push the
Suspend button.
After turning on your MidasPAD we encourage you to do
some exploring.
To put your MidasPAD in Standby mode, simply:
• Tap Start > Suspend.
• Push the Suspend button.
Using expansion cards
The PCMCIA, CompactFlash, and SD/MMC slots allow
you to extend the functionality of MidasPAD. Using
expansion cards, you can store data, access wireless
networks, use GPS systems, and more. Both the PCMCIA,
and CompactFlash slots are Type II slots and can
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accommodate any Microsoft Windows CE. 4.2 supported
card.
To use an expansion card, simply plug it into the
appropriate slot.
Using the stylus
The stylus is the pen-like object that came with your
MidasPAD. The stylus is what you use to interface with the
screen much in the same way you use a mouse to interface
with your desktop PC. The important difference is that
when you use your stylus you actually touch the screen.
We recommend you only use the stylus with your touch
screen. Fingers or other objects may damage your screen.
Use your stylus to interact with programs and the Windows
CE 4.2 .NET operating system. Also, you can use the stylus
to input text by handwriting your material.
Refer to the table below to see the mouse-equivalent stylus
actions.
Action Mouse motion * Stylus motion
Select an icon Left-click icon Tap icon
Start a program Double-click icon Double-tap icon
View shortcut
menu
* Right-handed mouse
Right-click icon Tap and hold on
icon
If MidasPAD does not seem to respond well to your stylus,
you should recalibrate your screen.
To recalibrate your screen:
1. Tap Start > Settings > Control Panel. The
Control Panel appears.
2. Double-tap Stylus. The Stylus Properties dialog
box appears.
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3. Tap the Calibration tab, and then tap
Recalibrate.
4. Follow the onscreen instructions.
Inputting text
There are three ways you can input text according to your
needs:
• Handwriting recognition
• A software keyboard
• An external keyboard
ANDWRITING AND SOFTWARE KEYBOARD
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With handwriting recognition or the software keyboard, no
extra peripherals are needed. With Microsoft Transcriber
handwriting software you can write directly on the screen
and the data will be converted into text.
To use Microsoft Transcriber:
1. Tap Start > Programs > Transcriber. The
Transcriber appears in the taskbar.
2. For detailed instructions, double-tap the hand
icon, a menu appears.
3. Tap Help and browse to the topic you are
interested in.
To display the software keyboard, in the taskbar
tap the pen-keyboard icon and tap the keyboard
you want to display.
To hide the software keyboard, in the taskbar tap
the pen-keyboard icon and tap Hide Input Panel.
You can also use a USB-supported keyboard to input text.
To use an external USB keyboard, plug the
appropriate end into the MidasPAD USB port.
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Customizing Button functions
MidasPAD buttons allow you to quickly perform common
tasks.
Button Task (default)
1
Smart key board on/off.
Push twice and you can
toggle the smart keyboard,
large keyboard and turning
off the keyboard.
2
3
Media Player
Scroll up, push twice to
function as the right arrow
key
4
5
Enter
Scroll down, push twice to
function as the left arrow
key
In addition, MidasPAD includes an application that lets you
customize button functionality. For example, you could
configure a button to automatically open Outlook Express.
To customize button functions:
1. Tap Start > Settings > Control Panel. The
Control Panel appears.
2. Double-tap MidasPAD Hardware Buttons
Settings. The Hardware Buttons Settings dialog
box appears.
3. Tap the button you want to customize.
4. Under application, type the name of the
application you want to execute or click the […]
button and browse to the application.
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5. Tap OK.
Changing display properties
You can change the default background image on your
touch screen and use a personal picture.
To change the background image:
1. Double-tap Display. The Display dialog box
appears.
2. Type the name of the picture, or tap Browse to
navigate to the location of the stored image.
Entering Suspend Mode
Power savings mode allows you to use your MidasPAD for
long periods of time without having to recharge. The actual
duration of Suspend mode, depends on the model of
MidasPAD and the amount of use before entering Suspend
mode.
To enter Suspend mode, tap Start > Suspend.
Using ActiveSync to connect with your
computer
Using ActiveSync and the included USB cable you can
synchronize files on MidasPAD and your desktop
computer, move files between the two, and install
applications on MidasPAD. You must first install the
Microsoft ActiveSync software on your desktop PC. The
ActiveSync software is included on your MidasPAD CD.
To connect to your computer using ActiveSync and
the included USB cable:
1. Place the MidasPAD CD into your computer CD
ROM tray. The user interface appears. If the CD
doesn’t automatically run, then browse to the
Setup.exe file and double-click it.
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2. Follow the on-screen instructions.
3. Plug one end of the included USB cable to the
port on the right side of MidasPAD and plug the
other larger end to a regular USB port on your
desktop computer.
4. Make sure MidasPAD screen display is on (not in
Suspend mode), and the Windows XP Found New
Hardware Wizard should appear.
5. Navigate to your MidasPAD CD to locate the
drivers and click Next.
6. After the drivers have successfully installed, click
Finish.
7. Click Start > All Programs > Microsoft
ActiveSync. The Get Connected window appears.
8. Click Next. ActiveSync attempts to locate
MidasPAD.
After you have successfully connected, an icon appears in
your system tray. Refer to the Microsoft ActiveSync online
help for specific synchronization and program installation
instructions.
Backing up your data and custom
applications
Your data and custom applications only exist on
MidasPAD while battery or AC adapter power exists. If the
MidasPAD battery runs out of power and MidasPAD is not
connected to an AC adapter, then all data and applications
you have installed will be lost. However, default
applications still exist, but any configurations you have
made will be lost.
We recommend you store data or applications on a storage
card (for example, a PCMCIA or compactflash type II
card). If you must install data or custom applications on
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MidasPAD, we strongly recommend you backup both your
data and any custom applications.
To back up your data and custom applications:
1. Tap Start > Control Panel. The Control Panel
appears.
2. Double-Tap System Backup and follow the
onscreen instructions.
Connecting to another computer
MidasPAD is a smart display so its main function to
connect to another computer. This lets you turn your
powerful desktop or server computer into a portable device.
Remotely connecting to another computer with MidasPAD
is easy, but before you can connect to another computer,
the following conditions must be met:
Other computer:
• Running Windows XP Professional Service Pack 1,
and enabled Remote Desktop.
• Has hooked up a wireless network adapter
• Know the IP address of your computer
Note: To learn how to enable Remote Desktop or find the IP
address of your Windows XP computer, consult the Windows XP
online help, click Start > Help and Support.
MidasPAD:
• Has a wireless network card plugged in
• Is within range of the other computer
To remotely connect to another computer:
1. In the Computer box, type the computer name or
IP address of the target computer (for example,
192.123.212.100). Make sure the IP address is
typed correctly.
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2. On MidasPAD, double-tap the Remote Desktop
Connection icon. The Remote Desktop
Connection dialog box appears.
3. Tap Connect.
Installing applications
Besides the default applications that come included with
MidasPAD, you can also install custom applications. The
number of custom applications you can install is limited by
the amount of memory your MidasPAD has available.
Warning! If MidasPAD completely loses power,
then all applications your have installed
will be removed from MidasPAD. Default
applications will remain on MidasPAD,
but any configurations will be lost.
You can install custom application in the following ways:
• Connecting via USB cable from your MidasPAD to
your desktop- Run the MidasPAD CD to install
Microsoft ActiveSync 3.7. Follow instructions in the
Microsoft ActiveSync 3.7 online help for information
about how to install programs.
• Installing from a storage card- Copy the setup files to
a storage card and then after you have inserted the
card, simply double-tap to execute the setup files.
• After you have set up a network connection with your
desktop PC, simply locate the file on the desktop PC
and execute the setup files, much like you would do if
you were installing programs from computer on your
office LAN.
MidasPAD API/SDK Kit
Included on the MidasPAD CD is the MidasPAD API/SDK
kit. This kit includes MidasPAD library and references
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making it possible for developers to create their own
MidasPAD applications.
Resetting MidasPAD
If MidasPAD locks or “freezes” up, you can perform a soft
reset to resolve the issue. When you perform a soft reset,
any data that has not been saved will be lost. However, any
saved data or installed custom applications will be saved.
To perform a soft reset, push the reset button
located on the back of MidasPAD.
Warning! If you perform a soft reset any saved
your data will be lost.
If you need to completely reset your system, you can also
perform a “hard” reset. A hard reset will completely
remove all data and any applications you have installed. In
other words, it will restore MidasPAD to its factory default
status.
To perform a hard reset, while pushing the
Suspend button, push the reset button.
Warning! Performing a hard reset will delete all
saved data and remove custom installed
applications.
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Using Applications
MidasPAD comes with many default Microsoft File
Viewers and other applications such as Internet Explorer.
If you have used Microsoft Windows previously, then
using any of the Microsoft applications should be very
similar. Just double-tap on the icon of the application you
want to run.
To run any program, tap Start > Programs and
choose the program you want to run.
Common Microsoft Internet applications include:
• Internet Explorer- view Web sites
• Windows CE Messenger- chat with friends
If you want to connect the Internet to view Web sites or
read mail, you need to plug in either a GPRS card, or hook
up a modem via the RS 232 port.
Microsoft File Viewers
MidasPAD also includes a number of Microsoft File
Viewers. Microsoft File Viewers let you view actual
Microsoft Office files, but you can’t modify or update them
(read-only). So for example, if you know you are going to
be on a bus for a long time you could save an eBook (PDF
file) on a memory card and view it with MidasPAD during
the bus trip.
Common Microsoft File Viewers include:
• Microsoft Excel Viewer
• Microsoft Image Viewer
• Microsoft PDF Viewer
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• Microsoft PowerPoint Viewer
• Microsoft Word Viewer
MidasPAD Personal Information Manager
The MidasPAD Personal Information Manager* is an allin-one solution that lets you manage contacts, remember
dates, and perform various calculations. For detailed
instruction information for the PIM, please refer to the
instructions on the CD.
*- optional for certain MidasPAD models
MidasPAD configuration applications
Besides the default Microsoft applications, MidasPAD also
includes custom MidasPAD applications.
To view a MidasPAD custom application, tap Start >
Settings > Control Panel.
These applications were written by SouthPro Technology
and include the following:
• MidasPAD Battery Status- provides more detailed
battery information including cycle count (times),
voltage (mV), capacity (mA), and temperature.
• MidasPAD Display Settings- configures the display
settings including colors, rotation, the display mode
(LCD, CRD) and also lets you adjust the back light
illumination level.
• MidasPAD Hardware Buttons Settings- customizes
the buttons on the front of MidasPAD allowing you to
open any applications.
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Appendix A: Troubleshooting
This section contains troubleshooting information for
common issues that may occur.
MidasPAD automatically shuts down:
This means that the power is too low to run MidasPAD.
Connect to the AC power and charge the battery. For
quicker charge times, keep the power off while charging.
Important- if MidasPAD completely runs out of power,
you will lose all saved data and any
installed custom applications.
MidasPAD does not turn on:
This is probably because of a low battery. If this occurs,
use the AC adapter, plug it into the wall and turn on
MidasPAD again. If this does not resolve the problem,
perform a soft reset by pushing the reset button located on
the back of MidasPAD.
Remember to fully recharge MidasPAD.
Important- You can lose unsaved data when resetting.
We recommend you frequently back up
any data saved on MidasPAD.
MidasPAD has locked up:
Perform a soft reset by pushing the reset button located on
the back of MidasPAD.
Important- You can lose unsaved data when resetting.
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When I touch the stylus to the screen, the
mouse arrow appears in a different place:
This usually means that you need to recalibrate your stylus
with your touchscreen. To recalibrate, refer to the Using
your stylus section in this manual.
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Appendix B: Specifications
Hardware
Specifications
Processor
System memory
Intel XScale PXA255 400MHz for
supply operation and performance
• ROM: 32MB Flash
(Modularized & Expandable
to 64MB for StrataFlash, to
256MB for M-System DOC)
• RAM: 64MB (also available
in 128MB SDRAM models)
Video
• 8.4” TFT LCD 800x600
touch-sensitive panel
• VRAM: 1280KB
• 64K colors
Audio Internal microphone and speaker,
external jack for headphone
Expansion slots
• 1x PCMCIA Type II slot
• 1x CF Type II slot
• 1x SD/MMC slot
4 in one Memory
card design
IrDA port
CF, PCMCIA, SD/MMC, USB
including Microdrives
Compliant to IrDA Data Spec. 1.4
Stand Power SIR (min. link
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Hardware
Specifications
I/O port
Wireless
communication
(Option)
Battery
distance 1 meter)
• 2x USB Host port
• 1x USB Client port
• 1x Stereo earphone jack
• 1x microphone jack
• 1x CRT/RS-232 port
Wireless LAN supply 802.11b or
Bluetooth
• One Li+ battery pack 8.4V
1400/2800mAH
• Battery life approximately 2~6
hours (depending on the
model)
• Standby 7 days (depending on
the model)
Size 224mm(height) x 170mm(width) x
21.7mm(depth)
Weight Approximately 800g
Software
Specifications
Operating System
and other software
• Microsoft Windows CE 4.2
.NET
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Software
Specifications
Utility programs
• Internet Explorer 6.0
• Windows Media Player 9.0
• Windows Messenger
• Inbox
• Microsoft Office Viewer and
Wordpad– (Word, Excel, PDF,
PowerPoint, images)
• RDP 5.1 and ICA 6.2
(optional)
• Personal Information
Manager- Name card,
schedule category, memo pad,
sketch, anniversary, alarm,
painter, world clock, expense,
calculator (for selected models
only)
• Games (Solitaire, FreeCell)
• Setup Tool: Power, Button,
Connection, Backlight
• Quick Launch
• Input Method Selector
• 802.11b Wireless Setup Tool
• Transcriber Handwriting
Recognizer Application
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Applications
Included
Recommended
Accessories
Included
Recommended
• Flash Update Tool
• Backup Tool: Registry, File,
Object Store Database
• GPS Navigator
• Java VM
• Macromedia Flash Player
• Fax Manager
• Dialer, SMS, MMS
• AC adapter
• MidasPAD case/stand
• Stylus
• USB transmission line
• CompactFlash 56K modem
card
• CompactFlash GPS card
• CompactFlash digital camera
card
• CompactFlash Bluetooth card
• CompactFlash FM radio card
• CompactFlash memory card
• SD card
• RS232 transmission line
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Accessories
• Screen protect film
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