TAG MIL-BOOK 10 User Manual

MIL-BOOK 10 SERIES NOTEBOOK

OPERATOR’ S MANUAL

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CHAPTER

Getting Started

Congratulations on purchasing this Tablet PC.

This hand-held computer, having no fan and being almost noiseless, is
especially designed for the practical applications of warehouses,
automobiles, vehicles, public security, repairing, assisting the
handicapped, and other demanding situations where conventional
notebook computers just cannot measure up.

1

This chapter first tells you step by step how to get the computer up and
running. You will find instructions for these procedures:

 Unpacking

 Connecting to AC power

 Turning on the computer

 Turning off the computer

Then, you will find a section briefly introducing the external components
of the computer. And the last section navigates you to the information
you may need after the computer is ready for use.

Getting the Computer Running

This section guides you through the procedures for getting the computer
ready for operation.

Unpacking

After unpacking the shipping carton, you should find these standard
items:

 Tablet PC

 Accessories:

− AC adapter (100~240 VAC, 50~60 Hz)

− AC power cord (US, CE, UK, SA)

− Driver CD

− X-Bay (optional):

Module-1: two serial I/O / RJ-45 / IEEE 1394
Module-2: wireless LAN (802.11B)
Module-3: wireless modem (CDPD)

− Expansion box (optional)
Port Replicator module: includes COM1/4, PIO1, CRT, two
USB ports (connects behind USB hub, FDD bootable), PS/2
keyboard and mouse, MIC input, earphone out, CD-ROM and
AC adapter input
CD-ROM module: 24X TEAC CD-224E or better
DVD-ROM module: 8X Pioneer K-11T or better
USB FDD module: 1.44 MB double-sided high density

− Wireless keyboard (optional)

− Car adapter/charger (10.7~32 VDC) − (optional)

− Secondary battery (optional)

− Battery charger for secondary battery (optional)

− Carrying bag (optional)

− CCD camera module (optional)

− This Operation Manual

Inspect all the items. If any item is damaged or missing, notify your
dealer immediately.

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Keep the shipping carton and packing materials in case you need to ship
or store the computer in the future.

Connecting to AC Power

The computer operates either on the external AC power or internal
battery power. It is suggested that you use AC power when you start up
the computer for the first time.

CAUTION: Use only the AC adapter included with your computer. Using other AC
adapters may damage the computer.

1. Make sure the computer is turned off.

2. Plug the DC cord of the AC adapter to the power connector on the
right side of the computer ().

3. Plug the female end of the AC power cord to the AC adapter and the
male end to an electrical outlet ().

4. When the AC adapter is connected, the indicator on the AC adapter
lights up, indicating that power is being supplied from the electrical
outlet to the AC adapter and onto your computer. Now, you are ready
to turn on the computer.

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CAUTION:

 When you disconnect the AC adapter, disconnect from the electrical outlet first and

then from the computer. A reverse procedure may damage the AC adapter or the
computer.

 When unplugging the connector, always hold the plug head. Never pull on the cord.

NOTE: When the AC adapter is connected, it also charges the battery pack. For
information on using battery power, see Chapter 3.

Positioning the Tablet PC

The computer can be placed upright using its stand found at the back. To
place the computer in an upright position, pull open the stand located at
the back as shown on the next figure.

NOTE: It is recommended that you operate the Tablet PC in an upright position as
opposed to letting it lie flat on its back in order to provide adequate air ventilation.

The wireless keyboard operates on four “size-AA” (1.5-volt) batteries on
the battery compartment located at the back. Be sure to observe the
correct polarity when inserting the batteries.

NOTE: The condition of the batteries also affects the effectiveness of transmission. If a
weakness in transmission is detected, try changing a set of new batteries.

Using the Wireless Keyboard (option)

The wireless keyboard can either be placed flat on the table or inclined
using its stand found at the back. To place the wireless keyboard in an

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upright position, pull open the stand located at the back as shown on the
next figure.

Place the wireless keyboard in front of the Tablet PC with no obstructions
between them to allow unhampered communication between the
computer and keyboard’s IR port.

NOTE: It is recommended that the transmission distance must not exceed 3 meters
and that vertical transmission angle is within ± 15
is within ± 30

0

.

0

while horizontal transmission angle

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Turning On and Off the Computer

Turning On

1. Make sure the computer is connected to AC power.

2. Press the power button

.

3. Each time the computer is turned on, it performs a Power-On Self
Test (POST), and the operating system such as Windows should
start.

Turning Off

To turn off the computer power, use the “Shut Down” command of your
operating system.

NOTE: There are other ways you can stop the computer so that you will be back to
where you left off when you next turn on the computer. (See “Stopping the Computer”

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in Chapter 2 for information.)

CAUTION: If you have to turn the computer on again immediately after turning it off,
wait for at least five seconds. Turning the computer off and on rapidly can damage it.

Taking a Look at the Computer

This section identifies the external components of the computer and
briefly describes the function of each component.

Right-Side Components

Ref Component Description See Also

Reset Button



USB Port



Microphone



Connector

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Allows you to reset the system. P. 8-16

Connects a USB device, such as a USB floppy
drive, printer, digital camera, joystick, and more.

Connects an external microphone. P. 2-20

P. 4-7

Ref Component Description See Also

Audio Output



Connector

Serial Port



Expansion Port



Power



Connector

PC Card Slot



Connects a set of headphones, external speakers
with amplifier, or an audio recording device.

Connects a serial device, such as a mouse. P. 4-6

For connecting to: Port Replicator,
CD/DVD-ROM module, or USB FDD module.

Connects the AC adapter. P. 1-3

Accepts a PC Card for additional functions. P. 4-10

Left-Side Components

P. 2-20

P. 2-14,
4-2, 4-4

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Ref Component Description See Also

X-Bay Interface



IR Port



RJ-11



Connector

Connects additional wireless LAN, wireless
modem (CDPD), external monitor, or 4 ports
(COM1/4, IEEE 1394, and LAN).

Connects an IrDA-compliant device for wireless
data transfer.

Connects the telephone line. P. 2-21

P. 4-2

P. 1-5,

Rear Components

Ref Component Description See Also







Stand

Secondary
Battery Pack

(option)

Touchscreen
Pen

System’s vertical angle of inclination after the
stand is released 18 ± 3

Supplies power to your computer when external
power is not connected.

Provides a convenient way to use the
Touchscreen. Can be stretched for better grip
and handling.

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.

P. 1-4

P. 3-3

P. 2-9

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Front Components

Ref Component Description See Also

LCD Panel and



Touchscreen

Power Button



Displays the output of the computer. Also serves
as your Touchscreen.

Turns the computer power ON and OFF. Also
serves as the SUSPEND/RESUME switch.

P. 2-9

P. 1-6





Volume
Control/
Brightness
Control/
Battery
Capacity

Device
Indicators

Allows you to toggle between adjusting the
sound volume of the computer or brightness of
the LCD screen, or battery capacity.

Shows the current status of the computer’s
devices.

Power ON indicator

Num Lock Indicator P. 2-5

Caps Lock Indicator P. 2-5

Scroll Lock Indicator P. 2-5

P. 2-19

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Ref Component Description See Also

Speaker



Volume/LCD
Brightness
Adjust Button

IR Port



Function Keys



1

3

Speaker



, 2 ,

Shows the speaker volume, or the LCD
brightness level, or the primary/secondary
battery capacity

Suspend mode indicator (in reverse video)

Hard disk drive in-use indicator

Primary battery status indicator

Secondary battery status indicator

Volume adjust indicator

LCD brightness adjust indicator

The upper button provides you a quick way to
increase while the lower button decreases the
sound volume of the computer or brightness of
the LCD screen.

Connects with a wireless keyboard (option) for
wireless data transfer.

Each of the three buttons can be defined from F1
to F12 through the Setup utility.

Sends out sound and voice from the computer. P. 2-19

P. 2-16,

2-19

P. 1-5,

4-8

P. 2-7,

5-15

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Bottom-Side Components

Ref Component Description See Also

CCD USB Port



Internal



Primary
Battery Switch

Connects a standard USB CCD PC camera. P. 4-7

Allows you to turn on/off power coming from
the internal primary battery.

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Where to Go from Here

As your computer is ready for operation, you may want to do any of the
following now:

For this purpose… Do this…

To know more about the computer… Go on to the next chapter.

To install the operating system if your
dealer has not already done so…

To know more about the operating
system…

To install the drivers if your dealer has
not already done so…

To set a power-on password… See “Security Menu” in Chapter 5.

To charge the battery pack for the first
time…

See the operating system manual.

Read the operating system manual.

See Chapter 6.

See “Charging the Battery Pack” in
Chapter 3.

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CHAPTER

Operating Your Tablet PC

This chapter provides information about the use of the computer.

If you are new to computers, reading this chapter will help you learn the
operating basics. If you are already a computer user but are new to Tablet
PCs, you may choose to read only the parts containing information
unique to your computer.

2

Described in this chapter are the operating basics of these components:

 Wireless Keyboard

 Touchscreen

 Floppy disk drive

 Hard disk drive

 CD/DVD drive

And these features:

 Starting and stopping the computer

 Function keys

 Video features

 Audio features

 Communication features

Starting and Stopping the Computer

There are a number of ways to start and stop the computer.

Starting the Computer

You always start the computer using the power button .

A computer starts up with an operating system (OS) existing on the
storage device such as the hard disk; or from a floppy disk or CD if you
have the docking station installed. The computer will automatically load
the OS after you turn it on. This process is called booting.

NOTE: An operating system is the platform for all your software application programs to
run on. The most widely used operating system today is Microsoft Windows.

Stopping the Computer

When you finish a working session, you can stop the computer by turning
off the power or leaving the computer in Standby or Suspend mode:

To stop in
this mode…

Off Follow the shutdown procedure of your

operating system. This can prevent loss of
unsaved data or damage to your software
programs.

If the system is locked up because of
hardware or software problems, press the

power button

Standby

Suspend

Depending on your settings in Windows,
you can put the computer in Standby

mode by pressing the power button

Depending on your settings in Windows,
you can put the computer in Suspend

mode by pressing the power button

Do this… To start up or

resume again

Press the power

button

to turn off the computer.

Press any key.

Press the power

button .

.

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If you choose to stop in Standby or Suspend mode, you can return to
where you left off the next time you start up the computer. (See “Power
Management” in Chapter 3 for more information.)

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Using the Wireless Keyboard (option)

Before using the wireless keyboard, see section on “Positioning the
Tablet PC and Wireless Keyboard” on chapter 1. Your wireless keyboard
has all the standard functions of a full-sized computer keyboard.

The standard functions of the keyboard can be further divided into five
major categories:

 Mouse-control buttons

 Typewriter keys

 Cursor-control keys

 Numeric keys

 Function keys

Mouse-control Buttons

Mouse-control buttons found on both sides of the wireless keyboard are
similar to the buttons on a mouse. The left button (
left- and right-click mouse function. The right button (

slide the on-screen pointer horizontally, vertically, or diagonally.



is similar to the

)

)

allows you to



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Typewriter Keys

Typewriter keys are similar to the keys on a typewriter. Several keys are
added such as the
Control key is normally used in combination with other keys for
program-specific functions. The Alternate key is normally used in
combination with other keys for program-specific functions. The Escape
key is usually used for stopping a process. Examples are exiting a
program and canceling a command. The function depends on the program
you are using. When the lock keys (Caps Lock, Num Lock, and Scroll
Lock) are pressed, their corresponding indicators light up on the Tablet
PC front panel’s device indicators.

Ctrl, Alt, Esc, and lock keys for special purposes. The

Cursor-Control Keys

NOTE: The word “cursor” refers to the indicator on the screen that lets you know
exactly where on your screen anything you type will appear. It can take the form of a
vertical or horizontal line, a block, or one of many other shapes.

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Numeric Keypad

A 15-key numeric keypad is embedded in the typewriter keys as shown
next:

Numeric keys facilitate entering of numbers and calculations. When Num
Lock is on, the numeric keys are activated; meaning you can use these
keys to enter numerals.

NOTE:

 When the numeric keypad is activated and you need to type the English letter in the

keypad area, you can turn Num Lock off.

 Some software may not be able to use the numeric keypad on the external wireless

keyboard.

Euro Symbol

If your Windows supports the Euro dollar sign , you can press the sign
on the keyboard.

 To press the Euro sign on the keyboard, hold down either of the Alt

keys and type 0128 on the numeric keypad of your keyboard.

 To press the Euro sign on an UK keyboard, hold down the Alt Gr key

and press 4 (which has an Euro sign on it).

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Windows Keys

The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions:

Windows Logo key and



The  Windows Logo key opens the Start menu and performs
software-specific functions when used in combination with other keys.
The
click. (See your Windows manual for more information.)

Application key usually has the same effect as a right mouse

Application key.

Function Keys

On the top row of the keys are the function keys: F1 to F12. Function keys
are multi-purpose keys that perform functions defined by individual
programs.

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Using the Touchscreen

CAUTION: Do not use a sharp object such as a ballpoint pen or pencil on the
Touchscreen. Doing so may damage the Touchscreen surface. Use the included
Touchscreen pen instead, which can be stretched for better grip and handling.

The Touchscreen is a touch-sensitive device that allows you to
communicate with the computer by controlling the location of the pointer
on the screen and making selection with the buttons.

The Touchscreen needs a special device driver support called a
PenMount Utility, which allows you to easily use the Tablet PC without
any external pointing device.

The Touchscreen pen is located at the rear of the Tablet PC (refer to
“Rear Components” on chapter 1). You might need to tilt the Tablet PC
after opening the Touchscreen penholder to get it. To use the
Touchscreen, place the Touchscreen pen or your forefinger on the
Touchscreen. As you slide your pen or fingertip across the screen, the
pointer, or cursor, on the screen moves in the same direction across the
screen as your fingertip or pen moves across the screen.

Touchscreen Pen
Holder

Here are some common terms that you should know when using the
Touchscreen:

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Term Action

Point Move your finger or pen on the Touchscreen until the

cursor points to the selection on the screen.

Click Tap gently anywhere on the Touchscreen.

Double-click Tap twice on the Touchscreen rapidly.

Drag and
drop

Scroll To scroll is to move up and down or left and right in the

TABLE NOTE: If you swap the left and right buttons, “tapping” on the
Touchscreen as an alternative method of pressing the left mouse button will no
longer be valid.

Press lightly on the Touchscreen and move your finger or
pen until you reach your destination (drag). Finally,
release your finger or pen (drop) when you finish dragging
your selection to the destination. The object will drop into
the new location.

working area on the screen.

To move vertically, place your finger or pen on the right
edge of the Touchscreen and slide your finger or pen up
and down along the edge. To move horizontally, place
your finger or pen on the bottom edge of the Touchscreen
and slide your finger or pen left and right.

This function works only after you install the Touchscreen
driver supplied with the computer and it may not work for
all applications.

Configuring the Touchscreen

You may want to configure the Touchscreen to suit your needs. For
example, if you are a left-handed user, you can swap the two buttons
function of the left mouse-control button on the wireless keyboard so that
you can use the right mouse button as the left mouse button and vise
versa. You can also change the size of the on-screen pointer, the speed of
the pointer, and so on.

To configure the Touchscreen, you can use the standard Microsoft or
IBM PS/2 driver if you are using Windows. However, you can install the
Touchscreen driver supplied with your computer to take advantage of
more powerful features. (For information on installing the driver, see
“How to Use the CD” in Chapter 6.)

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Using the Floppy Disk Drive (option)

Your Tablet PC comes with an USB floppy disk drive as drive A through
the USB port on the right side, or port replicator on an optional expansion
box, or through the USB port located on the plug of an optional CD-ROM
drive module.

A floppy disk drive allows you to install new programs into your
computer, or to store information on a removable floppy disk so you can
transfer information from one computer to another.

The floppy disk drive is a high-density 3.5-inch one, which can read and
write to either double-density (2DD) 720-KB floppy disks or
high-density (2HD) 1.44-MB floppy disks. Notice that both types of
floppy disk have an arrow imprinted on the front upper left corner, and a
sliding write-protect tab on the bottom left corner, as illustrated above.
When opened, the write-protect tab prevents data from being written to,
or erased from the floppy disk.

Connecting the Floppy Disk Drive

Connect the floppy disk drive through any of the following methods:

 Through the Tablet PC’s USB Port –

Insert the USB plug of floppy disk drive into the USB port located on
the right side of the Tablet PC.

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Through the Expansion Port Plug of the CD-ROM Drive



Module –
Insert the USB plug of floppy disk drive into the USB port located on
the expansion port plug of the CD-ROM drive module.

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Inserting and Ejecting Floppy Disks

To insert a floppy disk, hold it with the arrow facing up and towards the
drive. Slide the disk into the drive until it clicks into place.

To eject a floppy disk, first ensure that the floppy disk drive in-use
indicator is off, and then press the eject button on the drive. When the
floppy disk pops out of the drive, remove the floppy disk and store it
properly.

CAUTION:

 Never turn off or reset the computer while the floppy disk drive in-use indicator is

on.

 Always store your floppy disks in a safe, clean container, to protect them from the

environment and magnetic fields.

 A floppy disk must be formatted before you can use it. (To know how to format a

floppy disk, see your operating system manual.)

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Using the Hard Disk Drive

Your computer comes with a hard disk drive as drive C.

A hard disk drive is a storage device with non-removable, rotating,
magnetic storage platters inside it. It is where your operating system and
application software programs are stored.

Your hard disk drive is a 2.5-inch IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) hard
disk drive. This type of drive embodies the latest in fast, reliable mass
storage by integrating all the control circuitry necessary for operation
directly onto the drive itself. This allows the drive manufacturer to
carefully optimize drive performance.

CAUTION:

 Make regular backups of your data files from your hard disk drive to floppy disks or

other storage media.

 Never try to remove or install the hard disk drive while the computer is powered on.

Doing so can result in loss of data, and can damage the computer and the hard disk
drive’s sensitive circuitry.

 Never turn off or reset the computer while the hard disk drive in-use indicator is on.

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Using the CD/DVD Drive (option)

Depending on the model, your computer comes with a CD-ROM drive or
DVD-ROM drive module. This drive is usually configured as drive D and
is connected to the expansion port located on the right side of the Tablet
PC.

The drive uses removable 5.25-inch silver CD-ROM discs, which look
like standard music CDs. It is an ideal medium to use for distributing
multimedia because of the huge amount of data that a disc can store.

A CD-ROM drive can read CD-ROMs, audio CDs, and CD-R disk. A
DVD-ROM drive can read DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) discs in addition
to the above discs.

NOTE: If the DVD-ROM drive will be operating for more than half an hour (such as
showing a DVD title), use the AC or car power source instead of the battery. If not, the
battery may run out of power before the operation is complete.

CAUTION:

1. When inserting a CD, do not use force.

2. Make sure the CD is correctly inserted into the tray, and then close the tray.

3. Do not leave the CD tray open. Also, avoid touching the lens in the tray with your
hand. If the lens becomes dirty, the CD-ROM may malfunction.

4. Do not wipe the lens using materials with rough surface (such as paper towel).
Instead, use a cotton swab to gently wipe the lens.

FDA regulations require the following statement for all laser-based devices:
“Caution, Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than
those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.”

Connecting the CD/DVD Drive

Insert the expansion plug of CD/DVD drive into the expansion port
located on the right side of the Tablet PC.

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Inserting and Removing a CD

Follow this procedure to insert or remove a CD.

1. Turn on the computer.

2. Press the eject button and the CD tray will slide out partially. Gently
pull on it until it is fully extended.

3. To insert a CD, place down the CD in the tray with its label facing up.
Slightly press the center of the CD until it clicks into place.

To remove a CD, hold the CD by its outer edge and lift it up from the tray.

4. Gently push the tray back into the drive.

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