TabletKiosk a7230X User Manual
User’s Guide
eo TufTab® a7230X
7-inch Rugged Ultra-Mobile PCs
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Preface
This manual was designed to help you get the most out of
your new eo TufTab® Rugged Ultra-Mobile PC. If you are a new
computer user, or just new to Tablet PCs, please read through
this manual carefully before first using your eo TufTab. If after
reading this manual you still have questions, visit us online at
www.tabletkiosk.com for additional resources and information
on using your eo TufTab a7230X Rugged Ultra-Mobile PC.
Copyright
©2010 Sand Dune Ventures, Inc. All Rights Reserved. All product
information is subject to change without notice. eo, the eo logo,
eo TufTab, the eo Tuf Tab logo, TufTab, the TufTab logo,
TabletKiosk and the TabletKiosk logo are registered trademarks
or trademarks of Sand Dune Ventures, Inc. in the United States
and/or other countries. Microsoft Windows and the Windows
logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Intel,
the Intel logo, Intel Atom, and Atom inside are trademarks of
Intel Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. The Bluetooth®
word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and
any use of such marks by TabletKiosk is under license. openSUSE
and SUSE are trademarks of Novell, Inc. in the United States and
other countries. Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds.
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Disclaimer
The specifications and information in this manual are subject
to change without prior notice in order to improve reliability,
design and/or function. In no way does this represent a commitment on the part of the manufacturer. The manufacturer
assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions in this document.
In no event will the manufacturer be liable for direct, indirect,
special, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the
use, or inability to use, the Ultra-Mobile PC or this documentation, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
This document contains proprietary information protected
by copyright laws. All rights are reserved. No part of this
manual may be reproduced by any mechanical, electronic, or
other means in any form without prior written permission of
TabletKiosk.
If you have any questions regarding the eo TufTab Ultra-Mobile
PC, or the information contained within this manual, please
contact TabletKiosk at info@tabletkiosk.com.
Important Safety Instructions
For your own safety and the safety of your equipment, please
follow these rules for the handling and care of your eo TufTab
Ultra-Mobile PC. Keep this User’s Manual for future reference by
you and other users.
Never pour liquids into any opening or directly onto the eo
TufTab Ultra-Mobile PC. This could potentially result in fire or
electrical shock.
Check that the voltage range of the power outlet is between
100V and 240V before connecting the eo TufTab Ultra-Mobile
PC. Exceeding the maximum rated voltage may cause damage
to the AC adapter or to the eo TufTab. This could result in fire or
electrical shock.
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When the AC adapter is plugged into an electrical outlet, place
the power cord so it will not be stepped on or walked on. Do not
place objects over or on the power cord.
Do not use the eo TufTab Ultra-Mobile PC around water (for
example: near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub,
in a wet basement or near a swimming pool) or outdoors while it
is raining.
Never open or disassemble the eo TufTab Ultra-Mobile PC. For
safety reasons, and to prevent permanent damage, the equipment should only be repaired by qualified service personnel.
Contact a qualified service center if any of the following issues
should arise:
1. AC adapter, power cord or plug is damaged;
2. Liquid has been spilled into the eo TufTab Ultra-Mobile PC;
3. The eo TufTab Ultra-Mobile PC exhibits errors and/or does
not function according to specifications;
4. The eo TufTab Ultra-Mobile PC is physically damaged due to
excessive concussive force, shock or vibration.
Caution
Lithium-Ion batteries can be dangerous. There is a danger of
explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with
the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
Dispose of used batteries according to state or local hazardous
waste requirements.
Under no circumstances should the user attempt to disassemble
the power supply. The power supply has no user-replaceable
parts and its insides contain components that are electricallycharged with hazardous voltage levels that can cause serious
personal injury. A defective power supply must be returned to
your dealer.
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Safety Notices for the Power Cord
This equipment has a 2 or 3-wire power cord. Replace the power
cord if it becomes damaged. Contact your dealer for an exact
replacement.
In the U.S.A. and Canada, the power cord must be a UL-listed
detachable power cord (in Canada, CSA-certified).
2-wire cord SPT-2 18AWG
3-wire cord SVT or SJT, 18 AWG, 3-conductor
The cord should be provided with a molded-on cord connector body at the other end. The cord length must not exceed 3
meters (9.8 feet).
Outside the U.S.A. and Canada, the plug must be rated for
250 VAC, 2.5 amp minimum, and must display an international
agency approval marking. The cord must be suitable for use in
the end-user’s country. Consult your dealer or the local electrical
authorities if you are unsure of the type of power cord to use in
your country. Voltage changes occur automatically in the power
supply.
Notice of FCC Compliance
a. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Requirements,
Part 15:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
1. this device may not cause harmful interference,and
2. this device must accept any interference
received,including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
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protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance
with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. 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 the
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 receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and the
receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced technician for help.
Use only shielded I/O cables to connect I/O devices to this
equipment.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not
expressly approved by TabletKiosk could void your authority
to use the equipment.
b. Regulatory information / Disclaimers
This device must be installed and used in strict accordance
with the instructions included in the user documentation
provided with the product. Any changes or modifications
(including the antennas) made to this device that are not
expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment. The manufacturer is not
responsible for any radio or television interference caused by
unauthorized modification of this device, or the substitution
of the connecting cables and equipment other than the ones
specified by manufacturer. It is the responsibility of the user to
correct any interference caused by such unauthorized modification, substitution or attachment. The manufacturer and its
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authorized resellers or distributors will assume no liability for
any damage or violation of government regulations arising
from the failure to comply with these guidelines.
c. For portable devices without a co-location condition (eg.
notebook pc)
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement:
1. This Transmitter must not be co-located or operating in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
2. This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure
limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This
device was tested for typical lap-held operations with the
device contacted directly to the human body to the back
side of the Tablet PC. To maintain compliance with FCC RF
exposure compliance requirements, please follow operation instruction as documented in this manual.
The availability of some specific channels and/or operational
frequency bands are country dependent and are firmware
programmed at the factory to match the intended destination.
The firmware setting is not accessible by the end user.
d. SAR Exposure
This device has been tested for compliance with FCC RF
Exposure (SAR) limits in typical flat configurations.
In order to comply with SAR limits established in the ANSI
C95.1 standards, it is recommended that the integrated
antenna is positioned more than 1.5cm from your body or
from nearby persons during extended periods of operation. If
the antenna is positioned less than 1.5 cm (0.6 inches) from the
user, it is recommended that the user limit the exposure time.
Note-TNV Safety Caution:
To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger UL
Listed or CSA Certified Telecommunication line cord. Avoid
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using a telephone (other than a 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.
Canadian EMI Compliance Statement
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the
Canadian Interference - Causing Equipment Regulations.
IC Warning statement:
a. WLAN
“To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this
device is intended to be operated indoors and away from
windows to provide maximum shielding. Equipment (or
its transmit antenna) that is installed outdoors is subject to
licensing.”
b. For LPD
“Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this
device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference, including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.”
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canada RSS-210.
The abbreviation, IC, before the registration number signifies
that registration was performed based on a Declaration of
Conformity (DoC) indicating that Industry Canada technical
specifications were met. It does not imply that Industry Canada
approved the equipment.
European Union CE Marking Declaration
This product has been tested and found to comply with the EMC
requirement subject to the EU directive for CE marking.
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For the following equipment: Tablet PC built-in 802.11a/g/n
WLAN module:
Is herewith confirmed to comply with the requirements set out
in the Council Directive on the Approximation of the Laws of
the Member States relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility
(89/336/EEC), Low-voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) and the Amendment Directive (93/68/EEC), the procedures given in European
Council Directive 99/5/EC and 89/3360EEC.
The equipment was passed. The test was performed according
to the following European standards:
EN 300 328 V.1.4.1 (2003-04)
EN 301 489-1 V.1.3.1 (2001-09) / EN 301 489-17 V.1.1.1
(2000-09)
EN 301 893 V.1.2.2 (2003-06)
EN 50371: 2002
EN 60950: 2000
Regulatory statement (R&TTE / WLAN IEEE 802.11b & 802.11g)
European standards dictate maximum radiated transmit power
of 100mW EIRP and frequency range 2.400-2.4835GHz. In France,
the equipment must be restricted to the 2.4465-2.4835GHz
frequency range and must be restricted to indoor use.
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Table of Contents
Preface i
Important Safety Instructions ii
Notice of FCC Compliance iv
European Union CE Marking Declaration vii
Table of Contents xi
Getting Started 1
What’s in the Box 1
Setting Up Your eo TufTab Ultra-Mobile PC 2
Step 1: Inserting the Battery Packs 2
Inserting the Battery Packs 2
To Remove the Lithium-Ion Battery Packs 3
Step 2: Connecting the eo TufTab to an External Power Source 3
Step 3: Connecting Applicable Peripherals and Networking Cables 4
Step 4: Powering on the eo TufTab Ultra-Mobile PC 4
Step 5: Completing the Operating System Installation 5
Attaching the Carrying Handle 5
Attaching the Stylus with the Tether 8
Interacting with the Active Digitizer and/or Touch Screen 9
Turning Off Your eo TufTab Ultra-Mobile PC 11
Touring Your eo TufTab Ultra-Mobile PC 13
Front View 14
Top View 16
Bottom View 17
Left Side View 18
Right Side View 19
Back View 20
Battery Usage and Care 23
Using the Batteries for the First Time 23
Charging the Battery Under Typical Conditions 24
Problems Charging the Battery 25
Battery Status 26
Low Battery Warnings 26
About Battery Usage 26
Real Time Clock Battery 27
Storing a Battery 28
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Using Your eo TufTab a7230X with Windows XP 31
Navigating with the Stylus Pen 31
Touch Screen Settings and Calibration (a7230XT) 32
Calibrating the Touch Screen 33
Calibrating the Touch Screen from the Command Prompt 35
Touch Mode 35
Audible Beeps 36
Sound Type 37
Beep Mode 37
Right-Click Emulation 37
Touch Screen Test and Features 38
Draw 38
Right Button Icon 38
Gesture Enable 39
Gesture Setting 39
Touch Screen Settings and Calibration (a7230XD) 40
Right-Click Emulation 40
Touch Screen Behavior 41
Enable Touch 41
Hide Cursor 41
Touch Sound 41
Calibrating the Touch Screen 41
Digitizer Settings and Calibration (a7230XD only) 42
Pen Tab 42
Pen Button Action 43
Pen Tip Options 43
Enable Eraser 43
Click Sound 44
Advanced Settings 44
Pop-Up Menu Tab 44
Calibrate Tab 45
Windows Tablet and Pen Settings Control Panel 46
Programming the Function Buttons 47
Changing Screen Resolution, Color and Rotation 48
Display Settings 48
Display Expansion 48
Color Correction 49
Entering Text with the Input Panels 50
Writing Pad 50
Character Pad 51
On-Screen Keyboard 51
Accelerometer Control Panel 52
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Entering Text with the Eyesboard™ Virtual Keyboard 53
Installing the Eyesboard Keyboard (Tablet PC Edition only) 54
Accessing the Eyesboard Keyboard 54
Connecting to the Internet 55
Using a Wireless LAN 55
Using a Wired LAN 56
Using Both DHCP and a Static IP Address 58
Bluetooth® Wireless Connectivity 58
Bluetooth Device Registration and Pairing 59
Securing Your eo TufTab a7230X 63
BIOS Settings 63
Creating a Windows Login Password 65
Creating the Password In Windows 7 66
Setting Ownership of the TPM 67
Windows XP Professional/Tablet PC Edition 67
Windows 7 Professional 67
Troubleshooting 71
Recovering Your System Using the System Restore DVD 77
Windows® 7 Professional System Restore Disc 77
Windows® XP Professional or Tablet PC Edition System Restore Disc: 79
What to do After You Have Restored Your System 80
Specifications 83
Processor / Chipset 83
Power Management / Memory / Battery / Hard Drive 84
Video / Display 85
Audio / WiFi Wireless 86
Bluetooth® Wireless 87
GPS Module / RFID Reader (optional) 88
Barcode Scanner (optional) / Ethernet Embedded LAN Controller 89
Gobi® 3G WWAN Controller (optional) 89
Integrated Digital Video/Still Camera / TPM Security / I/O Ports 90
Weight / Measurements / Case Color / LED Indicators 91
Function Buttons (Right Side) / AC Adapter 91
Operating Environment / Storage Environment 92
Drop Specification / Water Sealing / Dust Proof 92
Vibration 93
EMI/Safety Regulations 93
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Chapter 01
Getting Started
Your eo TufTab® a7230X Ultra-Mobile PC was designed to allow
you to be up and running as quickly as possible. Because the
eo TufTab a7230X ships to various countries around the world,
set-up may vary slightly depending on where you are located.
If you have any questions after reading this manual, please visit
our website at www.tabletkiosk.com for more information or to
submit a support request.
What’s in the Box
Your eo TufTab a7230X1 should come securely packaged in its
shipping carton along with the items listed below2. Please contact your dealer immediately if anything is missing or damaged.
1. Power Cord and AC Adapter
2. Microfiber Cleaning Cloth
3. Nylon Strap with handle
4. Quick Start Guide
5. Operating System Getting Started Guide
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There are two models of the eo TufTab a7230X UMPC: the a7230XD and
a7230XT. Please check to make sure that you have received the correct model.
2
Contents of the packaging may change without prior notice. Please check our
website at www.tabletkiosk.com,or check with your dealer or sales associate
for the most up-to-date list if your package contents vary.
3
There will not be a Getting Started Guide included if you ordered your eo
TufTab a7230X with openSUSE Linux.
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6. System Restore Disc
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7. Standard a7230X Battery Packs
8. Stylus Pen and Tether
Setting Up Your eo TufTab Ultra-Mobile PC
Please read the following steps to begin using your new UltraMobile PC as quickly and easily as possible.
1. Inserting the Battery Packs if your Ultra-Mobile PC shipped
from the dealer without pre-inserted batteries.
2. Connecting the eo TufTab Ultra-Mobile PC to an external
power source.
3. Connecting applicable peripherals and networking cables.
4. Powering on the eo TufTab Ultra-Mobile PC
5. Completing the Operating System Installation
Step 1: Inserting the Battery Packs
Turn the eo Tuf Tab Ultra-Mobile PC over and place it, screen
down on a solid, flat surface.
NOTE: Make sure to write down the Product Key on the Windows® 7
COA sticker located in the battery bay before inserting the batteries as
you may need it to Activate Windows® 7 later in the set-up.
Inserting the Battery Packs
Orient the first battery so that its power port is pointing toward
the bottom of the a7230X. Place the top of the battery in the
battery one (1) bay first and then lay the bottom side down and
press until it is flush in place. Still pressing on the battery, slide
the locking tab to the “LOCK” position until it clicks into place.
This might take a little effort as the locking mechanism is tight
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Please be sure to check that the System Restore Disc matches the Operating
System (OS) installed on your eo TufTab a7230X. Some units may include a
restore image on the internal hard drive in addition to, or in lieu of, a system
restore disc.
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in order to protect the battery from damage if the system is
dropped. Repeat the same procedure for battery two (2).
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Inserting the bat teries: shown is battery 1 being
inserted. Repeat procedure to inser t battery 2.
To Remove the Lithium-Ion Battery Packs
Slide the lock ing tab of the batter y you wish to remove to
the “UNLOCK” positio n. Lift the bat tery from the bottom
edge upward to lift the battery out of the battery bay. Repeat
the same procedure for the remaining battery.
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Removing the batteries: shown is batter y 2 being
removed. Repeat pro cedure to remove battery 1.
Step 2: Connecting the eo TufTab to an External Power Source
Locate the AC adapter and the power cord. Plug the power cord
securely into the AC adapter. Plug the AC adapter’s connection
cable into the “DC Power In” port on the left side of the tablet.
Once the adapter plug is securely in place, plug the power cord
into an external power socket.
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Locate the power por t on the left side
of the eo TufTab and insert the AC
Adapter power tip.
NOTE: When you first connect the tablet into an external power
source, the battery charge indicators will begin to glow orange. When
each battery is fully charged its indicator will turn green. See the
section entitled Battery Care for tips on maximizing battery life and
performance.
Plug the power cord into the AC
adapter and then plug the three
pronged plug into a power outlet .
Step 3: Connecting Applicable Peripherals and Networking Cables
If you would like to use any external peripheral with your UMPC
(i.e. USB mouse, USB keyboard, etc.) or are planning to connect
to the Internet and/or a corporate LAN using a wired connection
(RJ45) as opposed to wirelessly, connect the external peripheral
now. See the chapter entitled Touring Your eo TufTab Ultra-
Mobile PC, to identify which ports to use.
IMPORTANT: When you power on the a7230XT for the first time,
you will need to have an external USB keyboard connected in order
to complete the Windows XP Professional installation routine. The
a7230XD can use the on-screen keyboard in Active Digitizer mode.
Step 4: Powering on the eo TufTab Ultra-Mobile PC
Locate the four function buttons on the front face of the
eo TufTab to the right of the LCD screen. The button is
the computer ’s main power toggle. Press and hold it for
approximately four (4) seconds until the green power indicator
on the front face above the LCD screen lights up. The eo TufTab
should now boot up.
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NOTE: This same procedure of holding the power button in for
approximately four (4) seconds will also wake the system when it is
asleep or in stand-by mode. Holding the power button in for approximately six (6) seconds when the system is powered on will shut
it off, but this is not recommended unless the operating system has
completely locked up as it can potentially result in data loss.
Step 5: Completing the Operating System Installation
When your system powers on for the first time, Windows will
have a few questions for you to answer in order to localize your
installation.
NOTE: You’ll need a USB keyboard connected to your a7230XT in order
to answer some of the questions that require text input. You can use
the on-screen keyboard with your a7230XD in Active Digitizer mode.
Refer to your operating system’s manual for information on any
of the questions you are unsure how to answer.
When installing Windows 7 Professional, you may need to enter
the Windows 7 Product Key located on the COA (Certificate of
Authenticity) sticker located on the back of the system in battery
two’s (2) bay.
NOTE: If you forgot to write down the Product Key before inserting the
batteries, don’t worry as the batteries are hot swappable. Simple flip
over the eo TufTab and remove battery 2 to view the Windows 7 COA
sticker.
Attaching the Carrying Handle
Your eo Tuf Tab a7230X comes with an included carrying handle
that also doubles as a stylus garage. The handle may be attached
to any side (top, bottom, left, right) of the system using the
attached loops. The top and bottom loops feature nylon straps
and end loops that make attaching the handle markedly easier.
If you prefer to attach the handle to the left or right side of the
eo TufTab, you can easily swap the loops from either the top or
bottom with those on the side. All that is required is a Philips
Head screw driver to remove and reattach the loops as the
brackets are interchangeable.
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1. Remove the handle from the packaging and lie it flat with
the Velcro strip side of the strap facing down (or toward the
handle).
Place the Velcro
hooks and loops
(shown here) sections
facing downward. If
they are facing up,
you’ll need to flip the
strap over inside the
handle.
2. Take the end of the strap and pass it through one of the
loops from the inside outward.
3. Then, pass the end through the loop on the other end of the
strap that is sitting inside the handle.
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4. From there, pass the end of the strap through the loop on
the opposite side of the eo TufTab, passing it again from the
inside outward.
5. Finally, secure the Velcro (hooks) end to the strap’s Velcro
(loops) strip.
Here is what the handle should look like properly attached
before closing it for carrying.
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Attaching the Stylus with the Tether
Your eo Tuf Tab comes with a stylus pen and a tether you can use
to secure the stylus to the system so that you do not drop and/
or lose it.
1. Slip an end loop on the tether, it doesn’t matter which one,
through the hole in the stylus at the top of the clip.
2. Pull the loop all the way through the hole.
3. Slip the other end of the tether through the loop.
4. Pull it tight.
5. Slip the other end of the tether through the tether port on
the left side of the eo TufTab.
6. Pull the loop all the way through the hole.
7. Slip the stylus pen through the loop.
8. Pull the tether all the way through the loop.
9. The stylus pen can be slipped into the stylus garage in the
carrying handle.
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Interacting with the Active Digitizer and/or Touch Screen
Unlike a standard laptop or desktop PC, standard navigational
activities on an Ultra-Mobile PC are completed using the stylus
pen, or even your fingers if using the touch screen. The screen
will react to the pen differently depending on whether you are
using the Touch Screen mode or the Active Digitizer mode.
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Touch Screen mode
Navigating with a touch screen is different from navigating with
a mouse. The pen will interact with the computer whenever you
touch it to the screen.
Hold the stylus pen as if you were writing with a standard pen.
Instead of sliding the pen around the screen, just tap on what
you want to interact with. Sliding the pen while lightly touching
the tip to the screen will move the on-screen pointer around as
if you were using a mouse and holding down the left mouse
button. In other words, you would be performing what is known
as a drag operation.
Also, remember that since the screen is sensitive to the touch,
resting your hand on the screen while using the pen might make
the pointer react unpredictably.
TIP: When trying to select or activate something on the screen with
the stylus pen, pay attention to the position of the pointer icon instead
of the tip of the pen.
Tapping lightly on the screen will perform a standard left mouse
button click. Holding the tip of the pen against the screen without moving it for about a second or so will perform a standard
right mouse button click.
Active Digitizer mode (a7230XD only)
The eo TufTab a7230XD dual mode screen is auto-sensing. The
screen will default to touch screen mode until is senses that the
writing tip of the stylus pen is near the screen. Once the pen
is close enough to the screen to be detected, the eo TufTab
a7230XD will automatically switch to digitizer mode.
Hold the stylus pen as if you were writing with a standard pen.
Place the tip of the stylus just above the screen and move it
around. The pointer should follow the tip of the pen. In this
mode your hand may rest on the screen, since this will not affect
the behavior of the pointer.
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TIP: When trying to select or activate something on the screen with
the stylus pen, pay attention to the position of the pointer icon instead
of the tip of the pen.
Tapping lightly on the screen with the tip of the stylus will
perform a standard left mouse click. If you want to perform a
right mouse click, press and hold down the tip of the stylus
lightly on the screen. In a moment, an animated icon will draw
around the pointer. Lift the stylus from the screen to complete
the button press.
NOTE: Animated cues, or floating tablet tips, will only appear in the
Active Digitizer mode if your eo TufTab is running Windows XP Tablet
PC Edition or Windows 7.
Turning Off Your eo TufTab Ultra-Mobile PC
As with any other PC, it is important that whenever possible
you turn it off using the Shut Down command in your operating
system instead of just pressing the power button.
IMPORTANT: Shutting off the system improperly may result in data
loss or corrupt files.
In Windows 7: Simply tap on the Windows START Button and tap
on the “Shut Down” button at the bottom of the START Menu.
In Windows XP: Simply tap on the Windows START Button and
tap on the “Turn Off Computer” button at the bottom of the
START Menu. When the “Turn off computer” dialog box appears,
simply tap on the “Turn Off” icon.
In the event that the operating system loaded on your eo TufTab
has frozen and you cannot turn off the system normally, you can
force it to shut down by pressing and holding down the power
button until the system powers off (approximately six seconds).
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Chapter 02
Touring Your eo TufTab Ultra-Mobile PC
The eo TufTab a7230X Ultra-Mobile PC features a number of
physical characteristics designed to help you work as efficiently
as possible. Take a moment to familiarize yourself with the
controls and Input/ Output (I/O) ports on the faces and sides of
the computer. Understanding the layout of the system will help
you use your eo TufTab a7230X more efficiently while in the field
or on-the-go.
The eo TufTab a7230X T features a resistive touch screen,
while the e o TufTab a7230XD features an all new auto-
switching, dual mode digitizer/touch screen by Wacom
that is also sunlight viewable.
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1. Dual Digital Microphone Array
Microphone array records audio with higher fidelity for more
accurate voice recognition. Recording input source can be
toggled between the internal array and an external audio
source plugged into the Audio In port (see % in the Right
Side View section) via the Realtek Audio Control Applet.
2. Ambient Light Sensor
Senses amount of ambient light and adjusts the LCD’s
brightness for maximum visibility and battery life.
3. System Power Indicator
Glows green when the eo TufTab is powered on. Blinks
when system is in standby/sleep mode.
4. Battery 1 & 2 Charge Indicators
Glows orange when each battery is charging and changes
to green when the respective battery is fully charged. Blinks
red when charge drops below 10%. Indicators do not light up
when running on battery unless in a low state as mentioned.
5. Hard Disk Drive Activity Light
Blinks green when the hard drive is being accessed.
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6. Wireless Networking Activity Light
Blinks blue when there is networking activity.
7. Audio Speaker
Mono Speaker outputs audio in lieu of attached speakers.
8. System Power Button
Press and hold button for 2 - 3 seconds to turn system on.
Also press to resume the system from sleep. In event of a
system freeze, hold for 5 - 6 seconds to power down/off.
NOTE: Using this button to power off the computer is not recommended unless the computer has stopped responding to user input as
there is no time for the OS to shut down normally, and as a result, data
loss may occur.
9. Secure Attention Sequence (SAS)
A computer without an attached keyboard must support
a hardware mechanism to generate the SAS which is also
known as “CTRL+ALT+DEL” or “CAD”.
10. User Programmable Function Buttons
These two buttons can be programmed by the user.
11. Auto-Switching Dual Mode Screen (a7330D only)
Screen mode is set to Touch Screen by default. When the
stylus pen’s writing tip is within sensing distance—approximately 12-15mm—the screen will automatically switch to
Active Digitizer mode. When the pen’s writing tip is moved
away from the screen, it will switch back to Touch Screen
mode. When in Digitizer mode, the screen is not sensitive
to touch (except by the stylus pen’s writing tip), and thus
resting your hand on the screen while writing or navigating
will have no influence on the pointer’s position.
11. Passive Resistive Touch Screen (a7330T only)
Touch Screen is responsive to touch by any object, as the
screen’s sensors react purely to pressure, as opposed to a
magnetic tip or electrical conduction. Resting your hand
on the screen while writing or navigating may affect the
pointer’s position.
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