Midas Consoles Tablet User Manual

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

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

SouthPro Technology Introducing MidasPAD

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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SouthPro Technology Getting to know MidasPAD

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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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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