Motion Computing MOTION C5 User Manual 2
User’s Guide
Motion C5
Motion F5
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language version.
L'utilisateur final ne peut accéder qu'à une seule
version linguistique du système d'exploitation.
Der Endbenutzer darf nur auf eine Sprachversion des
Betriebssystems zugreifen.
De eindgebruiker heeft slechts toegang tot één
taalversie van het besturingssysteem.
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sistema operativo.
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idioma del sistema operativo.
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käyttöjärjestelmän kieliversiota.
Användaren har endast tillgång till en språkversion av
operativsystemet.
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språkversjoner.
Model numbers C5 (CFT-001) and F5 (CFT-002)
PN 024-02-0086
Revision A02
July 2008
Contents
Chapter 1 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Finding information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Front. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Right side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Top side. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Back side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Setting up the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Restoring and backing up the tablet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Chapter 2 Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Pen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Status lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Front panel buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Windows Security button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Fingerprint reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
DataGuard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Bar code scanner (optional). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
RFID reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Microphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Docking connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g wireless). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Broadband Wireless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Bluetooth wireless. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Power adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Chapter 3 Using the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Using Motion Dashboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Using the pen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Using Tablet PC Input Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Configuring pen options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Enabling personalized handwriting recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Using personalized handwriting recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Configuring front panel buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Using the display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Adjusting the display brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Changing the screen orientation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Changing the display rotation sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Using the bar code scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
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Using the RFID reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Using the camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Using the built-in microphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Setting up the angle of acceptance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Setting up the skew angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Using speech recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Speech recognition on Windows Vista . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Speech recognition on Windows XP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Using the battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Checking battery power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Charging the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Removing and replacing the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Swapping the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Long-term battery storage (not attached to tablet) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Battery and power management tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Disposing of used batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Using power management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Power management on Windows Vista . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Using Sleep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Using Hibernate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Power management on Windows XP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Using Standby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Using Hibernate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Using Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Enabling or disabling Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Setting up a Wi-Fi connection on Windows Vista . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Setting up a Wi-Fi connection on Windows XP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Using Broadband Wireless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Activating your Broadband Wireless service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Enabling Broadband Wireless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Installing the connection manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Starting the connection manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Connecting and disconnecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Using the SIM card slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Using Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Enabling or disabling Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Setting up a Bluetooth device on Windows Vista . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Setting up a Bluetooth device on Windows XP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Using Motion OmniPass and the fingerprint reader. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Capturing a fingerprint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Using password replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Using the password wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Logging on to a remembered site. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Setting up strong logon security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Using Windows Security Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Setting up users and passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Setting up Windows user accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Setting a BIOS password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Setting up a hard disk drive password. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Finding additional software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
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Chapter 4 Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
General care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Standard display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
View Anywhere display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Cleaning in a health care environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Disinfecting procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Training and documentation considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Cleaning solutions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Cleaning the fan cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Cleaning the fingerprint reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Pen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Replacing pen tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Ordering new pens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Traveling with the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Traveling by air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
FAA Wireless air travel requirement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Restoring data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Using Acronis True Image in Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Using Acronis Startup Recovery Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Creating a backup archive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Creating a bootable disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Removing the Acronis OEM Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Appendix A Troubleshooting and Support. . . . . . . . . .67
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Warranty and insurance programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
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Getting Started
The Motion™ C5 and Motion™ F5 are portable, semi-rugged pen-based computers
designed for health care, manufacturing, utilities, warehousing, field service
workers, or anyone else that needs the mobility and flexibility of a tablet computer.
The C5 and F5 integrate traditional computer features with digital ink, data
capture, and speech recognition. The C5 and F5 differ from convertible and slate
devices in the following ways:
• Minimize ports and connectors, creating a semi-sealed device that is easier to
clean and disinfect.
• Include several built-in data capture technologies—such as a RFID reader,
camera, and bar code scanner—that eliminate the need for external devices.
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• Deliver an optimal balance of performance and portability.
If you have never used a pen-based computer, use the information in this section
to get started. If you are already familiar with pen-based computers, skip to the
next chapter to learn about the features of the C5 and F5.
Note: Because you typically use a pen instead of a mouse with tablet computers,
we use the term tap instead of click in most situations.
Finding information
If you are viewing this PDF document on the screen, you can use the following
methods to find information:
• In the Bookmark pane, click or tap a topic to view it. If the Bookmark pane is
not visible, select View > Navigation Tabs > Bookmarks.
• On the Contents page, click or tap a topic to view it.
• To search the document, select Edit > Find.
For safety information, see the Safety and Regulatory Guide packaged with the unit.
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Overview
The following illustrations show the features of the system.
Front
Function button
Dashboard button
Directional pad
Status lights
B button
A button
Microphones
Function button Activate secondary functions for other buttons (page 11).
Dashboard button Open Motion Dashboard (page 11).
Directional pad Use for basic navigation. Equivalent to the arrow keys on a
A button Set up a custom action (page 11).
B button Set up a custom action (page 11).
Status lights Show wireless, battery, and Bluetooth status (page 10).
Microphones Record sounds and use for speech recognition (page 16).
Docking connector Interface for the Docking Station.
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Docking connector
keyboard. The center button is equivalent to Enter
(page 11).
Right side
Power adapter
port and cover
Power
button
Bar code scanner
lens
RFID antenna
Power adapter port
Windows Security
button
area
Camera
button
Fingerprint
reader
Connect the power adapter (page 19).
and cover
RFID antenna area Scan area for reading RFID tags (page 16).
Camera button Use to trigger the built-in camera (page 14).
Windows Security
button
Use to log on to or lock the system. Equivalent to
Ctrl+Alt+Del on a keyboard (page 13).
Fingerprint reader Scan your fingerprints for added security. You can also
use the fingerprint reader as a navigation device
(page 13).
Power button Turns the system on and off.
RFID button
RFID status
light
Top side
Bar code scanner
Reads codes from bar code labels (page 15).
lens
Bar code
scanner button
Fan cove r
RFID status light Shows the status of the RFID scanner.
RFID scanner
Use to trigger the RFID scanner (page 16).
button
Bar code scanner
Use to trigger the bar code reader (page 15).
button
Fan cover Protects the fan assembly.
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Camera light
Speaker
Camera lens
Battery
Back side
Pen tether Pen holder Fan cove r
Docking guide
Pen tether Attach the pen tether.
Pen holder Store the pen when not in use (page 10).
Fan cover Protects the fan assembly.
Camera lens Capture images to the hard disk drive (page 14).
Camera light Provides light for the built-in camera.
Speaker Listen to audio (page 17).
Battery Powers the system when it is not plugged in or docked
Docking guide Aligns the unit with the Docking Station.
Smart card reader
(optional)
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Smart card reader (optional)
(page 18).
Note: The Microsoft Windows Certificate of Authenticity is
under the battery.
Reads and writes information on a smart card that is inserted
into the reader.
Setting up the system
The tablet is self-contained, so you can start using it immediately. If you are using a
Docking Station, refer to the instructions that came with the docking station. Use the
following steps to get started.
For safety information, see the Safety and Regulatory Guide packaged with the system.
Step 1: Plug in the power adapter
• Plug the power cord into the power adapter and the tablet, then plug the power cord
into an outlet.
Note: You should keep the system plugged in until the battery is fully charged.
Step 2: Turn on the system
• Press the power button.
As the system starts, the light on the power button comes on.
Windows Vista. The first time Windows starts, the Windows Vista Welcome Center appears.
If you do not want this screen to appear every time you start the computer, clear the Run at
startup check box. To return to the Welcome Center later, go to System and Maintenance in
Control Panel.
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Windows XP. The first time Windows starts, the Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005
Tutorials appear. If you do not want this screen to appear every time you start the computer,
select Do not show me this again. To run the tutorials later, select Start > All Programs >
Tablet PC > Tablet PC Tutorials.
Step 3: Calibrate the digitizer
With tablet PCs, you will frequently use a pen instead of a mouse and keyboard to interact
with the computer. Use the pen to move the pointer around the screen, and tap the screen
to click. Use Tablet PC Input Panel to enter text (page 21).
The digitizer detects the position of the pen on the screen. You should calibrate the digitizer
the first time you start the system, and again whenever the pointer does not align with the
pen tip.
To calibrate the digitizer
1. Press the Dashboard button ( ) to start Motion Dashboard.
You can use Motion Dashboard to configure the system and to start commonly used
applications. See “Using Motion Dashboard” on page 20.
2. Tap the Pen & Tablet tab.
3. Tap Calibrate Digitizer.
4. Follow the instructions in the calibration program.
Note: If you are left-handed, see “How do I adjust the system for left-handed use?” on
page 72.
Step 4: Get familiar with the system
You can use the Windows Tablet PC tutorials to learn about the tablet computing
capabilities of Windows, such as pen support, touch screen support, digital ink input, and
handwriting recognition.
To start the tutorials, make one of the following selections:
• In Windows XP:
Start > All Programs > Tablet PC > Tablet PC Tutorials
• In Windows Vista:
Start > All Programs > Tablet PC > Tablet PC Pen Training
Start > All Programs > Tablet PC > Pen Flicks Training
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Restoring and backing up the tablet
For information about restoring and backing up the tablet, see the following sections:
• “Restoring data” on page 63.
• “Creating a backup archive” on page 64
• “Creating a bootable disk” on page 64
• “Removing the Acronis OEM Zone” on page 65
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Features
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Motion Computing tablet PCs provide the power and features of a traditional
computer, while giving you the added mobility and versatility of a portable
computer.
Use the information in this chapter to get more familiar with the hardware features
of the system, such as the buttons, camera, RFID reader, bar code scanner, and
wireless adapters.
The system includes the following features:
• Intel® Centrino® Mobile Technology
• Intel® Core™ Solo Processor U1400 1.2 GHz
• Mobile Intel® 945GM Express Chipset
• DDR2 533 MHz SDRAM
• 64-MB or 256-MB video RAM with Intel Dynamic Video Memory Technology
• 10.4" XGA TFT LCD with 1024 x 768 native resolution
• Intel Display Power Saving Technology
• Integrated Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g) networking
• Integrated Bluetooth®
• Integrated Mobile Broadband (optional)
• Integrated fingerprint reader
• Integrated 2.0 megapixel camera
• Integrated 1D/2D Barcode reader (optional)
• Integrated 13.56-MHz passive RFID reader
• Integrated 13.5-6MHz high-frequency passive RFID tag
• Smart card reader (optional); ISO 7816 PC/SC compliant, contact type smart
card reader/writer
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Pen
An important difference between traditional PCs and tablet PCs is that you frequently use a
pen instead of a mouse and keyboard to interact with the computer. The pen includes a
pressure-sensitive tip, a function button, and an eraser. The pen contains no batteries and
requires no external power.
Eraser
Function button
Tip
For information about using the pen, see “Using the pen” on page 21.
Status lights
You can use the indicator lights on the front of the unit to monitor the status of the system.
The following illustration shows the status lights.
A
B
Wi-Fi
Battery
Bluetooth
Light Status Description
Wi-Fi Steady green The Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/g) adapter is enabled
Battery Steady amber The battery is charging
Steady green The battery is fully charged
Flashing amber (slow) 10% charge remaining
Flashing amber (fast) Less than 5% charge remaining
Bluetooth Steady green The Bluetooth adapter is enabled
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Front panel buttons
You can use the buttons on the front of the unit to perform many functions without having
to use the pen. The buttons are customizable, so you can modify their functions to suit the
way you work. See “Configuring front panel buttons” on page 24.
A
B
Function
A button
Button Primary
Function Activates secondary function for
Enter
Secondary
(Function+button)
N/A
Dashboard
Directional pad
B button
other buttons
Dashboard Starts Motion Dashboard Starts Windows Journal
Directional
pad
Use to move the pointer or navigate
through documents. Equivalent to
arrow keys on a keyboard.
Left = Shift+Tab
Right = Tab
Up = Page Up
Down = Page Down
Enter Makes a selection. Equivalent to the
Windows logo key
Enter key on a keyboard.
A Application specific Rotates the display orientation.
B In the default setting, the button
activates the bar code scanner. If the
Cancels the current task.
Equivalent to the Esc key.
button is reset, it becomes
application-specific.
The directional pad orientation rotates to match the display orientation. To move the
pointer in a certain direction, press that direction on the pad regardless of orientation. For
example, “up” in landscape orientation becomes “left” in portrait orientation.
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Display
The system includes a 10.4" XGA TFT LCD display with the following features:
• A highly readable LCD (liquid crystal display) with a wide viewing angle.
• 1024 x 768 native resolution.
• Intel Display Power Saving Technology.
• A protective layer that offers a firm writing surface and minimizes glare.
• A digitizer panel that enables handwritten entry with the pen.
The optional View Anywhere™ display enhances outdoor viewing and bright-light indoor
viewing. The View Anywhere display includes all the features of the standard display, while
adding increased sunlight contrast ratio, increased brightness, and decreased glare.
Security
Your system includes several features that you can use to enhance the security of your data
and serve as the foundation for complementary security technologies. The core security
features include password-protected Phoenix TrustedCore BIOS with HDD locking and
networking control, optional ComputraceComplete tracking software, a built-in fingerprint
reader, Dashboard Security Center, and TPM (Trusted Platform Module) 1.2.
With TPM and the Infineon Security Platform Tools, you can create and manage digital
certificates for user and platform authentication. These features are most commonly used
by enterprises and are typically set up by the system administrator. To learn more about
TPM, go to www.motioncomputing.com/support/support_documentation.asp.
The optional ComputraceComplete solution offers Computer Theft Recovery, Data
Protection, Secure Asset Tracking and a Recovery Guarantee.
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Windows Security button
You can use the Windows Security button to log on to or lock the system. Pressing the
Windows Security button is equivalent to pressing Ctrl+Alt+Del on a keyboard.
A
B
Fingerprint reader
Using the fingerprint reader, you can log on to the system by scanning your fingerprint
instead of entering a password. This feature presents another level of security for the
system.
Scan fingerprint
Fingerprint reader
You can use the OmniPass application to associate your fingerprint with passwords for Web
pages and other applications. For information about setting up and using the fingerprint
reader, see “Capturing a fingerprint” on page 49.
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DataGuard
Your system includes the DataGuard feature, which detects shocks, extreme vibrations, and
falls. If a fall, shock, or vibration is detected, DataGuard moves the drive heads away from
the disk, which can prevent hard drive failures and data loss. For more information, go to
Control Panel and open DataGuard.
Camera
You can use the built-in 2-megapixel auto-focus camera to take pictures and save them to
the hard disk drive. The camera lens is on the back of the unit, and includes a light to
illuminate the subject. The camera produces pictures in BMP format with a resolution up to
1600 × 1200 pixels.
The following table shows detailed specifications for the camera.
Item Value
Sensor array CMOS sensor 2.0 megapixel
Pixel size 3.0μm x 3.0μm
Optical format 1/3”
S/N ratio 40dB
F number 2.8
Focus Auto focus @ 10cm ~ infinity
Image resolution 1600 x 1200
1280 x 1024
1024 x 768
800 x 600
640 x 480
320 x 240
Frame rate 2M @ 11fps: 1.3M @ 15fps
VGA @ 30fps
QVGA @ 30fps
(MJPEG mode)
White balance Automatic
Exposure Automatic
For information about using the camera, see “Using the camera” on page 29.
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Bar code scanner (optional)
The system is available with an optional integrated 1D and 2D bar code scanner that you
can use to retrieve information from bar codes.
A bar code is a series of shapes on a contrasting background that can be optically read by a
bar code scanner. Bar codes can be used for asset tracking, identification, process control,
health care and pharmaceutical applications.
The following symbologies are enabled by default:
• Aztec Code • Code 128
•EAN-128 •EAN-UCC-CC-AB
•Code 39 •DataMatrix
•UPC-A •UPC-E
•EAN-8 •EAN-13
• Interleaved 2 of 5 • PDF417
• Micro PDF417 • RSS-14
•RSS Limited
You can configure the bar code scanner to read the following symbologies. For information
about configuring the bar code scanner, go to the Motion Knowledge Base Web page at
www.motioncomputing.com/kb/ and search on “symbologies”.
• Codabar • Codablock A
•Codablock F •EAN-UCC-CC-C
•Code 93 •UPC-E1
•EAN ISBN •EAN-ISMN
• EAN ISSN • MSI
• MaxiCode • Plessey Code
•QR Code •RSS Expanded
•TLC 39 •Straight 2 of 5 TwoBar
• Telepen • Code 11
•Australia Post •BPO*
•Dutch Post •Japan Post*
• Planet • Postnet*
*These symbologies are special cases and, if enabled, may interfere with the scanner’s
ability to scan other Code128 barcode types, such as:
•CIP 128
• EAN-128 Irregular
•ISBT-128
For more information about the bar code scanner, see “Using the bar code scanner” on
page 27.
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RFID reader
Your system includes an integrated 13.56 MHz RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) reader
that you can use to retrieve information from RFID tags.
RFID tags use radio frequency (RF) transmissions to identify a product, animal, or person.
RFID does not require direct contact or line-of-sight scanning, and can be scanned through
many materials, including clothing. An RFID tag can store much more data than a typical
bar code, and some RFID tags can both transmit and record data. RFID can be used for asset
tracking, identification, process control, health care, and pharmaceutical applications.
The RFID reader supports the following formats:
• ISO/IEC 14443A/B
• ISO/IEC 15693
• ISO/IEC 18000-3
For information about using the RFID reader, see “Using the RFID reader” on page 28.
The system also includes an integrated 13.56MHz high-frequency passive RFID tag that can
be used for identification and short-range asset tracking. The tag is located on the back of
the tablet, below the battery, and under the FCC label.
Smart card reader
Your tablet may include the optional smart card reader located on the back of the tablet,
next to the battery. Using smart card software, this device can read information from and
write information to the smart card when the card is inserted into the reader. The smart card
is an ISO 7816 PC/SC compliant, contact type smart card reader/writer.
For information about using the smart card reader, see “Using the smart card reader
(optional)” on page 30.
Microphones
The system is equipped with two liquid-resistant microphones that you can use to record
audio, dictate notes, and use voice commands without the need for an external
microphone.
For information about using the microphones, see “Using the built-in microphones” on
page 31.
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Speaker
The system includes a sealed speaker that can be used for audio warnings or confirmation,
dictation, videos, or other multimedia applications.
Docking connector
The docking connector is used to attach the unit to a docking station. When the unit is
docked, you can use the ports on the docking station to connect a monitor, keyboard,
mouse, or other external USB devices.
For more information about the Docking Station and other accessories, go to the Motion
Computing accessories page at www.motioncomputing.com/accessories.
Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g wireless)
You can use the integrated Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g) adapter to connect to the Internet and other
computers wirelessly. You can use Wi-Fi in many schools, hospitals, clinics, airports, and
hotels.
Note: Wireless access requires an 802.11a, 802.11b, or 802.11g access point. Internet access
requires a working Internet connection.
Your ability to use Wi-Fi depends on several conditions:
• Distance from the access point.
• Ability to connect to the access point.
• Access rights, which may require a user name and password.
• Security settings, such as whether the network broadcasts a network name or uses
encryption.
For more information, see “Using Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g)” on page 40.
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Mobile Broadband
Some tablet models are available with an optional Mobile Broadband adapter that you can
use to send and receive data wirelessly. By using Mobile Broadband, you can browse the
Internet, send and receive email, connect to your company’s intranet, and use Web-based
applications. You can typically use Mobile Broadband anywhere you can use your mobile
phone.
Mobile Broadband is based on cellular network technology, so you can use it in more places
than other wireless technologies. With Mobile Broadband, your Tablet PC connects to a
service provider’s base station, which in turn is connected to the Internet. Unlike Wi-Fi, you
do not need to buy base stations or search for Wi-Fi hotspots. For more information, see
“Using Mobile Broadband” on page 42.
Bluetooth wireless
The system has an integrated Bluetooth adapter. With Bluetooth, computers and other
devices—such as mice, keyboards, and PDAs—can be interconnected using a short-range
wireless connection. Bluetooth devices can connect wirelessly at distances up to 33 feet
(10 meters).
For more information, see “Using Bluetooth” on page 45.
Battery
The system includes a high-capacity Lithium-ion battery that fits in to the back of the unit.
Under normal conditions, you can run the system on battery power for about three hours.
You can maximize battery life by optimizing your power scheme. See “Using power
management” on page 38.
For information about charging and checking battery status, see “Using the battery” on
page 35.
DANGER: To avoid personal injury, handle the battery with care. Do not open, puncture,
short, or expose it to fire or water. Keep the battery in an environment with ambient
temperature of less than 104°F (40°C). For example, do not leave the battery in a closed car
in hot weather for an extended time. For more information, see the Safety and Regulatory
Guide packaged with the system.
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Power adapter
The power adapter provides power to the system and charges the battery when it is
attached. The power adapter includes a power cord and an AC adapter.
WAR NING: Use only the Motion power adapter with the system. Do not use the adapter to
power any other electronic devices.
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