Trimble Rugged User Manual

Trimble Rugged Tablet PC

User’s Manual

(January 2009)

TRADEMARKS Trimble and the Globe & Triangle logo are trademarks of Trimble Navigation Limited, registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office and in other countries. Yuma is a trademark of Tripod Data SystemsTM. Microsoft, Vista, and the Windows logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Microsoft products are licensed to OEMs by Microsoft Licensing, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Microsoft Corporation. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

NOTE Display images shown may vary slightly from actual display. Information in this manual is subject to change without notice.

Table of Contents

Preface ....................................................................................... iv

Chapter 1 Getting Started ................................................... 1-1

Getting the Tablet PC Running ............................................ 1-2

Unpacking ........................................................................ 1-2

Installing Battery Packs and Connecting to AC Power .... 1-3

Turning On and Off the Tablet PC ................................... 1-6

Taking a Look at the Tablet PC............................................ 1-8

Expansion Slot Side ......................................................... 1-8

Bottom Side .................................................................... 1-10

Rear Side ........................................................................ 1-11

Front Side ....................................................................... 1-12

Chapter 2 Operating Your Tablet PC ................................. 2-1

Using the Input Panel ........................................................... 2-2

Using the Touchscreen ......................................................... 2-3

Calibration Utility ............................................................ 2-4

Using the Audio Features ..................................................... 2-6

Connecting Audio Devices............................................... 2-7

Using the Communication Features ..................................... 2-8

Using the Wireless LAN (WiFi) ...................................... 2-8

Using the Bluetooth Wireless Feature ............................ 2-11

Using the GPS ................................................................ 2-14

Using the Camera ............................................................... 2-22

Using the G-Camera Application ................................... 2-22

Chapter 3 Managing Power ................................................ 3-1

Battery Pack ......................................................................... 3-2

Charging the Battery Pack ............................................... 3-2

Initializing the Battery Pack ............................................. 3-2

Checking the Battery Level .............................................. 3-3

Replacing the Battery Pack .............................................. 3-3

Battery Low Signals and Actions ..................................... 3-4

Power Management .............................................................. 3-6

Sleep Mode....................................................................... 3-6

Hibernation Mode ............................................................ 3-7

Power-Saving Tips ............................................................... 3-8

Chapter 4 Expanding Your Tablet PC ................................ 4-1

Connecting a Serial Device .................................................. 4-2

Connecting a USB Device .................................................... 4-3

Using ExpressCards ............................................................. 4-4

ExpressCard Type ............................................................ 4-4

Inserting and Removing an ExpressCard ......................... 4-4

Using the SD Card Reader ................................................... 4-6

Chapter 5 Using BIOS Setup and System Utility .............. 5-1

Starting BIOS Setup ......................................................... 5-2

Moving Around and Making Selections .......................... 5-3

Information Menu ................................................................ 5-4

Main Menu ........................................................................... 5-5

Advanced Menu ................................................................... 5-6

Boot Menu ............................................................................ 5-7

Exit Menu ............................................................................. 5-8

Using the System Utility ...................................................... 5-9

Wireless Switch ................................................................ 5-9

Quick Button Define ........................................................ 5-9

Help ................................................................................ 5-11

Chapter 6 Caring for the Tablet PC .................................... 6-1

Taking Care of the Tablet PC ............................................... 6-2

Location Guidelines ......................................................... 6-2

General Guidelines ........................................................... 6-2

Cleaning Guidelines ......................................................... 6-2

Battery Pack Guidelines ................................................... 6-2

Touchscreen Guidelines ................................................... 6-3

Chapter 7 Troubleshooting ................................................ 7-1

Preliminary Checklist ........................................................... 7-2

Solving Common Issues ....................................................... 7-3

Battery Problems .............................................................. 7-4

Bluetooth Wireless Transmission Problems .................... 7-4

Display Problems ............................................................. 7-5

Hardware Device Problems .............................................. 7-5

Hard Disk Drive Problems ............................................... 7-5

Wireless LAN Problems .................................................. 7-6

Power Management Problems .......................................... 7-7

Software Problems ........................................................... 7-8

Sound Problems ............................................................... 7-8

Startup Problems .............................................................. 7-9

Other Problems ................................................................. 7-9

Resetting the Tablet PC ...................................................... 7-10

Warning Messages ............................................................. 7-11

G-Camera Application ................................................... 7-11

Virtual-GPS Application ................................................ 7-12

System Utility................................................................. 7-13

Appendix Regulatory Information .................................... A-1

On the Use of the System .....................................................A-2

Class B Regulations .........................................................A-2

Safety Notices ..................................................................A-3

On the Use of the RF Device ................................................A-5

USA and Canada Safety Requirements and Notices ........A-5

European Union CE Marking and Compliance Notices ..A-7

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Preface

This manual contains information that will help you operate this rugged tablet PC. It is divided into 7 chapters and 1 appendix.

 Chapter 1, Getting Started, takes you through the process of setting

up the tablet PC and identifying its external components.

 Chapter 2, Operating Your Tablet PC, tells you how to use the

tablet PC’s components and features.

 Chapter 3, Managing Power, provides information on power

management.

 Chapter 4, Expanding Your Tablet PC, provides information on

installing and using peripheral devices.

 Chapter 5, Using BIOS Setup, describes the BIOS Setup program

that configures the tablet PC’s BIOS settings.

 Chapter 6, Caring for the Tablet PC, gives you tips in care and

maintenance.

 Chapter 7, Troubleshooting, gives solutions to common problems

you may encounter when using the tablet PC.

 Appendix, Regulatory Information, provides regulatory statements

and safety notices on your tablet PC.

Notational Conventions

Throughout this manual, the following conventions are used to distinguish elements of text.

NOTE: identifies additional information that requires special attention.

CAUTION: identifies important information that, if not followed, may result in loss of

data or damage to the tablet PC.

Keypad keys are shown in a bold typeset. For example:

Press the F1 key to complete.

A title, command, setup item, or button that you can see on the screen is shown in boldface. A value or an option that you can select for a setup item is shown in italic. For example:

Select When I press the power button, set it to Shut down, and then tap the Save changes button.

Chapter 1

CHAPTER

Getting Started

Congratulations on purchasing this rugged tablet PC. The rugged design allows you to use it in harsh outdoor environments. You can use it under blazing heat, subzero cold, driving rain or dusty surroundings – places you could not take a consumer-grade tablet PC.

This chapter tells you step by step how to get the tablet PC up and running. You will find instructions for the following procedures:

 Unpacking  Install Battery Packs and Connect to AC Power  Turning On and Off the Tablet PC  Taking a Look at the Tablet PC (An Explanation of External

Components and their Functions)

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Getting the Tablet PC Running

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

Unpacking

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

 Tablet PC with attached handstrap  Accessories:

 AC adapter and power cord  Battery pack (2)  Extended cap  Stylus  Tether and snap  Cleaning cloth  Screen protector film (2)  Product Registration card  Windows Vista Certificate of Authenticity Label (COA)  Quick Start Guide

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

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

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Installing Battery Packs and Connecting to AC Power

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

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

1. Fit the two battery packs into place on both sides.

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2. Remove the rubber cap from the included stylus to expose a Philips

screwdriver, or use a small #1 Philips head screwdriver to secure the two screws on each battery.

3. Plug the DC cord of the AC adapter to the power connector ( ) of

the tablet PC ().

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4. Plug the female end of the AC power cord to the AC adapter and the

male end to an electrical outlet ().

5. When the AC adapter is connected, the battery pack is charging.

The battery status indicator ( ):

Solid green: battery is fully charged. Solid amber: battery is charging. Blinking red: battery capacity is below 10%.

CAUTION:

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

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

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

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Turning On and Off the Tablet PC

Turning On

1. Make sure that the tablet PC is either connected to AC power or the

battery has power.

2. Press the power button ( ). Notice the screen appears blank for

8~10 seconds but the power LED lights up.

The power indicator ( ):

Solid green: tablet PC is turned on. Blinking green: tablet PC is in sleep mode.

Turning Off

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

CAUTION: Wait for at least five seconds after turning off the tablet PC before turning it

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back on.

To stop in

this mode...

Do this...

Off

Shutdown the tablet PC as you would a regular PC running Vista. (Use the Windows Start Menu in the lower left and follow the shutdown procedure.)

You can force the tablet PC to turn off by pressing and holding the power button for more than 6 seconds. (This is not the recommended method for turning off your tablet PC, but may be necessary if the system were to become locked up.)

Sleep

Press the power button for less than 4 seconds or use the Windows Start Menu to put the unit in sleep mode.

Hibernation

Use the Windows Start Menu to put the tablet PC in hibernation mode.

When you finish a working session, you can stop the tablet PC by turning off the power or leaving the tablet PC in Sleep or Hibernation mode:

Press the power button to resume or turn on the tablet PC from any of these modes. (See “Power Management” in Chapter 3 for more information.)

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Taking a Look at the Tablet PC

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

NOTE: Depending on the model you purchased, the appearance of your tablet PC may

Expansion Slot Side

not be exactly the same as those shown in this manual.

NOTE: To access the SDIO and ExpressCard slots, use the Philips screwdriver end of the stylus or a small #1 Philips head screwdriver to release the four screws as shown securing the compartment cover.

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Ref

Component

Description



WiFi, GPS, and Bluetooth Wireless Antenna

Inside is the antenna for WiFi, GPS, and Bluetooth wireless transmission.



SDIO Slot

Accepts a Secure Digital (SD) card for removable storage media and I/O (input/output) function.



ExpressCard Slot

Accepts an ExpressCard for additional functions.

CAUTION:

 There are no user-serviceable parts in the antenna compartment. Disassembly of

this area will void your warranty.

 Do not remove Allen screws securing the antenna compartment covers .

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Ref

Component

Description



Docking Connector

Connects to a docking station.



GPS Antenna pass-through Connector

Connects to the optional antenna for GPS receiver.

NOTE: Must be connected via a docking station.



USB Ports

Each of the two ports connects a USB device, such as a USB flash disk, printer, digital camera, joystick, and more.



Audio Output Connector

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



Serial Connector

RS232

Connects a serial communication device.



Microphone Connector

Connects an external microphone.



Power Connector

Connects the AC adapter.

Bottom Side

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Ref

Component

Description



Stylus

Provides a convenient way to use the touchscreen and loosen screws on the battery pack and expansion slots.

NOTE: Upon unpacking your tablet PC for the first time the stylus is packaged separately.



CMOS Camera Lens

Allows you to use the camera function.



Speaker

Sends out sound and voice from your tablet PC.



Battery Packs

Supplies power to your tablet PC when external power is not connected.

Rear Side

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Ref

Component

Description



Webcam Lens

Allows you to use your tablet PC’s camera function.



Indicators

Shows the current status of the tablet PC’s devices.

Power

Solid green: tablet PC is turned on. Blinking green: tablet PC is in Sleep mode.

Battery Charge

Solid green: battery is fully charged. Solid amber: battery is charging. Blinking red: battery’s capacity is below 10 %.

Hard Disk Drive / Heater

Blinking green: hard disk drive is in use. Red: heater is on (occurs when temperature is 0 o C and

below when booting your tablet PC).

WiFi and Bluetooth

Solid green: wireless antenna is on.



F1 Button

Short press: launches Microsoft® Internet Explorer. Long press: (>2 seconds) rotates the display orientation

from landscape (default) to portrait.



F2 Button

Short press: launches the G-Camera application.

Front Side

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Ref

Component

Description



F3 Button

Short press: launches the input panel. Long press: (>2 seconds) first long press locks the

keypad and disables the touchscreen. The second long press unlocks the keypad and enables the touchscreen.



Power Button

Turns the tablet PC power ON and OFF. Depending on your settings in Windows, you can place the tablet PC in Sleep/Hibernation mode. For detailed information on power management, see Windows’ Help.



Directional Button

Serves as the UP / DOWN / LEFT / RIGHT arrow keys (except pointer on screen).

F2 + UP arrow key increases the sound volume. F2 + DOWN arrow key decreases the sound volume. F2 + LEFT arrow key decreases the LCD brightness. F2 + RIGHT arrow key increases the LCD brightness.



Enter Button

Serves as the Enter key. F2 + Enter key places the tablet PC in power saving mode,

which changes the Windows Vista Power Plan to “Power Saver” mode and changes the brightness about 45 nits. Pressing F2 + Enter again turns the power saving mode OFF. Turning OFF returns the Windows Vista Power Plan to the setting before power saving mode.

NOTE: The power saving mode works only when using battery power. Upon connecting AC power, your tablet PC returns to the previous state before power saving mode.



LCD Touchscreen

Displays and receives information for the tablet PC.



Microphone

Receives sound and voice for the tablet PC.

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Chapter 2

CHAPTER

Operating Your Tablet PC

This chapter provides information about the use of the tablet PC. 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 tablet PC.

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

 Input Panel  Touchscreen  Audio Features  Communication Features (WiFi, Bluetooth and GPS)

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Using the Input Panel

Use the input panel to enter text and perform various keyboard functions.

1. Press F3 or tap the input panel icon located in the Windows

system tray and the input panel will appear onscreen.

2. Tap the characters on the input panel with the stylus.

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NOTE: To protect the LCD display, use the stylus on your touchscreen.

Term

Action

Tap

Tap gently on the touchscreen to select or open an item. Tapping is the same as clicking the left button on a PC mouse.

Using the Touchscreen

NOTE: The touchscreen function is not available when running the BIOS Setup program but you can use the buttons to move around and make selections in the BIOS Setup utility screen.

CAUTION:

 Do not use the screwdriver part of the stylus on the touchscreen or it will scratch

your screen. Use only the spring-tip end of the stylus.

 Install the screen protector film to keep the touchscreen clean and protected.

Screen protectors extend the life of the display by providing a protective and replaceable barrier between abrasive grit and the surface of the display.

The touchscreen is a touch-sensitive device that allows you to easily communicate with the tablet PC by controlling the location of the pointer on the screen.

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

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Term

Action

Touch and hold

Touch and hold the stylus lightly on the display. A circle of dots will appear to indicate that a pop-up menu will soon appear. Lift up the stylus and a pop-up menu appears, then select the desired function. This action is similar to a right mouse click on a PC.

Drag

Hold the stylus on the screen and drag across the screen to select text and images.

Calibration Utility

When there is noticeable discrepancy in the operation of the touchscreen function (wrong location on intended operation when using the tablet PC in too high or too low temperature environments), use the included calibration utility to fix the problem by tapping Start  All Programs 

Touchkit  CalTouch and the following screen appears:

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Tap the RS-232 Touchscreen icon, then tap 25 Points Linearization. Tap and hold each of the 25 targets to calibrate the touchsreen.

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Using the Audio Features

The audio subsystem of your tablet PC features:

 Manually adjust the sound volume using the cursor-control UP arrow

(sound volume up) and DOWN arrow (sound volume down) buttons

 Press the F2 + UP arrow key to increase the sound volume  Press the F2 + DOWN arrow key to decrease the sound volume

 Integrated speaker ()  Audio-out ( ) () and microphone ( ) () connectors

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Connecting Audio Devices

For higher audio quality, you can send sound through external audio devices such as speakers, headphones, or earphone set using the audio-out connector.

NOTE:

 After connecting an external audio device, make sure that you specify the use of

the correct audio device in Windows.

 When using the external speakers/headphones, you cannot use the internal one.

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Technology

802.11b

802.11g

Stated Maximum Throughput (Mbps)

54 Data Rates (Mbps)

11, 5.5, 2, 1

54, 36, 18, 9

Band (GHz)

2.412 ~ 2.462

2.4

Modulation Technology

DSSS (Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum)

OFDM (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing)

Using the Communication Features

Using the Wireless LAN (WiFi)

The WiFi features include:

 Peer-to-Peer (Ad-Hoc) and Access Point (Infrastructure) modes

support

 WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) 64/128-bit data encryption  IEEE 802.11b/g standard compliance

NOTE: 802.11g mode is backward compatible with 802.11b mode.

It takes approximately 30 seconds for your tablet PC to make a successful WiFi connection and approximately 10 seconds to disconnect.

Turning Off/On the WiFi Radio

1. Tap and hold the stylus on the icon located in the Windows

system tray and the menu appears. When no wireless device(s) is currently detected, it is indicated by the button highlighted as gray.

NOTE: If there is no icon located in the Windows system tray, tap Start  All Programs  System utility  OSD.

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2. Tap Wireless Switch, then the button will be highlighted as green.

NOTE: The status of wireless devices will be the same as its status before entering Sleep mode or turning off the tablet PC.

3. Use the Windows Mobility Center (Start  Control Panel 

Windows Mobility Center) to turn on the WIFI radio by tapping Turn wireless on.

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4. To turn off the WIFI radio after turning it on, tap Turn wireless off.

Connecting to a Wireless Network

To connect to a wireless network:

1. Make sure that the wireless LAN radio is “on” indicated by the WiFi

indicator ( ) glowing in green.

2. Tap and hold the stylus on the Wireless Network Connection icon

located in the Windows system tray until the ring appears, then lift up and select Connect to a network.

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3. If any wireless network is detected, the following window appears on

screen. Tap the Show drop-down menu and select Wireless.

4. Tap to select a wireless network to connect to, and then tap Connect.

5. Depending on the settings, you may be asked to enter a WEP key

(refer to your Windows online help for more information on setting a wireless network connection).

Using the Bluetooth Wireless Feature

Depending on your model, your tablet PC may incorporate the Bluetooth capability for short-range (about 10 meters) wireless communications between devices without requiring a cable connection.

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Status

Icon

Off

® (blue with red logo)

(blue with white logo)

Connected

(blue with green logo)

With Bluetooth, data can be transmitted through walls, pockets and briefcases as long as two devices are within range. By default, your tablet PC’s Bluetooth feature is in the discoverable and pairable mode.

The status of the Bluetooth connection is indicated by the Bluetooth icon located in the Windows system tray in the lower-right part of the screen.

You can use the Bluetooth Utility to configure Bluetooth connection settings and transfer files.

Turning Off/On the Bluetooth Wireless Feature

1. Tap and hold the stylus on the icon located in the Windows

system tray and the menu appears. When no wireless device(s) is currently detected, it is indicated by the button highlighted as gray.

NOTE: If there is no icon located in the Windows system tray, tap Start  All Programs  System utility  OSD.

2. Tap Wireless Switch, then the button will be highlighted as green.

NOTE: The status of wireless devices will be the same as its status before entering

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Sleep mode or turning off the tablet PC.

3. Tap and hold the stylus on the icon located in the Windows system

tray and the menu appears. Tap Enable Bluetooth Radio to turn on the Bluetooth wireless feature.

4. To turn off the Bluetooth wireless feature after turning it on, tap and

hold the stylus on the icon located in the Windows system tray and the menu appears. Tap Disable Bluetooth Radio to turn off Bluetooth wireless feature.

NOTE: The status of wireless devices will be the same as its status before entering

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Sleep mode or turning off the tablet PC.

For detailed information on using the Bluetooth Utility, open the Bluetooth Utility User Guide on your tablet PC by tapping Help. Tap on the Contents, Index, or Search tab to browse the contents of the User Guide.

Using the GPS

Your tablet PC has a GPS (Global Positioning System) receiver module built in and includes the Virtual-GPS software (Start  All Programs  Virtual-GPS  Launch Virtual-GPS).

Using the Virtual-GPS Application

Virtual-GPS shows the GPS signal availability status of the system’s GPS module, allowing you to check if the GPS feature is working properly. Virtual-GPS also allows you to create virtual COM ports which can connect to two or more GPS applications at the same time.

Virtual-GPS is a unified user interface utility that allows you to manage and configure the following:

 GPS information  Settings  Data view

The first time Virtual-GPS is launched it automatically scans all COM ports. If a virtual COM port is found, the system will open the COM port and GPS data will be entered, all information will appear on the GPS Info. tab and is continuously updated.

The GPS Info. tab provides an overview of the system status.

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Upon tapping Stop V-GPS, the data feed will stop and all the related information will be frozen on the screen until you tap the Start V-GPS button to start it up again.

The next time Virtual-GPS is launched, it will remember the last state (whether Stop or Start V-GPS).

A summary of the values can be viewed on the upper left side of the screen. It contains nine major values namely:

 Fix Mode (2D/3D)  Date Stamp  Time Stamp  Current Latitude  Current Longitude  Current Altitude  Current Speed  Current Course

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 Satellites

The signal indicator ( ) is displayed on the lower left side of the screen that shows the 13 satellites’ signal indicator. The length of the green bar of each satellite changes dynamically, the stronger the signal the longer the bar shown. Below each bar is the PRN (Pseudo Random Number) of each discovered satellite and the signal strength data is shown on the bottom of the bar. No PRN is shown when GPS is not functioning or no satellites are discovered. The maximum number of signal bars displayed is 13. When the GPS signal is weak, the PRN is displayed, but no signal indicator bar is shown.

The satellite map shows the satellites discovered and are placed on the satellite map according to their parsed latitude and longitude. Satellites are displayed in the following colors:

indicates the SBAS satellite with PRN indicates the satellite in view, in track, and in use with PRN indicates the satellite in view, in track, but not in use with PRN

Tap the Start V-GPS button to start the Virtual-GPS push button mode. Tap the Stop V-GPS button to stop the Virtual-GPS push button mode. Tap the Exit button to exit the push button mode.

The Settings tab allows you to configure or view the following:

 GPS Settings  Mask  NMEA Message  Virtual COM Port Settings

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GPS Settings

Select NMEA or SiRF Binary (default is NMEA) format of message. Turn SBAS (Satellite-Based Augmentation System; WAAS, EGNOS,

MSAS) ON/OFF (default is ON). It is a system that supports wide-area or regional augmentation through the use of additional satellite broadcast messages.

Turn Static Navigation ON/OFF (default is OFF). It freezes the position of a tracking object when its speed is below the threshold.

Mask

Select the elevation (0 to 90 degrees) for covering some satellites with a specific angle (default is 5 degrees).

Select Do not use DOP (Dilution Of Precision) mask (default is on) or the Auto PDOP (Position 3D Precision) / HDOP (Horizontal Precision – 1 to 50, default is Gray out / 8). DOP is used in geometrics engineering to describe the geometric strength of satellite configuration on GPS accuracy.

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NMEA Message

These settings can only operate in NMEA format. Configure the data log frequency (off, 1 to 10 seconds) of GGA (default 1 second), GSA (default 1 second), GSV (default 1 second), RMC (default 1 second), VTG (default 1 second), and GLL (default is off).

Virtual COM Port Settings

In the Virtual COM. Settings section, select the drop-down arrow to display a list of available virtual COM Ports. Create/delete the virtual COM port and show the related information including the port number and status. Status is displayed in the drop-down list to the right of the COM port number and includes the following:

 Virtual GPS in use – the COM port number is in use for

Virtual-GPS.

 Free – the COM port number is not in use. Only Free can be selected

as the new virtual COM port number.

 Other in use – the COM port number is used by others.

To create a virtual COM port:

1. Select a COM port number with Free status.

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2. Tap Add and the virtual COM port is shown on the list and the status

will change to Virtual GPS in use.

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IMPORTANT: Make sure that the COM port number used by the third-party GPS application to connect to the Virtual-GPS COM port is the same. You can scan for COM port or select COM port manually using the third-party’s GPS application. COM 45 in this example is occupied if third- party’s GPS application is connected.

To remove a virtual COM port:

1. Select a COM port number with Virtual GPS in use status.

2. Tap Remove and the virtual COM port is removed as well as status

will change to Free.

The COM port number is from 1 to 70. The V-COM column shows the created virtual COM port number. The I/O column shows if the application is used (Open) or not used (----). The B. Rate column shows the baud rate from other GPS application that is using the virtual COM port. 16 virtual COM ports can be created. When you attempt to add the 17th COM port a warning message will pop-up.

Tap Apply to save and execute the settings. The settings would not be changed even if system returns from Sleep mode.

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Tap Default to cancel the current settings and restore the default settings. Tap Apply to complete the changes.

Tap Sync. to synchronize current settings and update the status of the GPS settings.

The Data View tab shows a summary of raw data string received from satellites which is viewable but not editable. The Data View window is auto-scrollable and will be cleared as soon as GPS signal is disconnected. You can start or stop as well as clear the message log.

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Mode buttons

Current settings

Mode setting buttons

Using the Camera

A camera located on the front and rear side of your tablet PC allows you to take pictures. The G-Camera software has been installed or you can install another third-party application to use the camera feature.

Using the G-Camera Application

G-Camera is a unified user interface utility that allows you to perform the following:

 Take pictures  Record video  Path tracking and capture  GPS configuration

To open the G-camera application, tap on Start  All Programs  G-Camera  Launch G-Camera.exe. Once G-Camera is launched it

automatically scans for the camera. If the camera device is not found, G-Camera will appear on screen without an image.

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Camera Mode

The Camera Mode icon is amber when selected and is selected by default. When opening G-camera. Camera mode allows you to configure the camera settings and take photos. The live image always appears in 640×480 resolution.

Shutter Tap this button or press Enter to take photos. When the photo is being

taken the button will light amber and the live image will be frozen until the image capture is complete.

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Camera Switch Tap this button to switch between two camera modules (The Front

Camera - 1.3 M and the Back Camera - 2 M – if available). If using the 1.3 M module, only the following

buttons are available: GPS Info, Continuous, Self Timer, Image Size, Display, Folder Location, and Shutter Sound. All the other buttons are grayed-out. The 1.3 M module does not support 1600×1200 image size. When using the 2 M module (default), all the buttons are available. When switching from 2 M module in 1600×1200 image size to 1.3 M module, the image size will be changed automatically to 1280×1024

The settings for Camera and Camcorder mode should be synchronous.

Macro Tap this button and then choose Enable or Disable (default). Selecting

Enable allows G-Camera to obtain the correct focus on a subject without requiring you to adjust the focus manually. This function is applicable for taking pictures where the subject is only a short distance from the camera. The following icon appears in the preview image when Macro is enabled:

Night Mode Tap this button to set the light compensation in different lighting

conditions. Select Enable when using G-Camera in an environment where light source is weak. Select Disable (default) when using G-Camera in an environment with adequate lighting. The following icon

appears on the preview image when Night Mode is enabled: .

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GPS Information Tap this button to enable or disable (default) the GPS data to be displayed

and printed on the photo. The format of GPS data is: Longitude, Latitude, Altitude, Speed, Magnetic or True Course.

 Longitude – W (West) or E (East) A.aaaaaa (6-digits after the

decimal point)

 Latitude – S (South) or N (North) B.bbbbbb (6-digits after the

decimal point)

 Altitude - C.ccc (3-digits after the decimal point), displayed in

meters

 Speed – D.ddd (3-digits after the decimal point), displayed in

Kilometers

 Magnetic or True course - E.eee (3-digits after the decimal

point).

Continuous Tap this button to enable or disable (default) the taking of 3 photos

continuously in just one tap of the Shutter button.

Self Timer Tap this button to disable (default) or delay (5 or 10 seconds) the shutter

release upon tapping the Shutter button.

Image Size Tap this button to set the photo’s image size and format:

640x480 (default) / 1280x1024 / 1600x1200 (available only with 2 M module).

Display Tap this button to enable (default) or disable the display of pop-up OSD

information.

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Color Settings Tap this button to configure the color of the image. The following items can be configured by pressing the “+” or “–” icon on

the adjustment bar on the bottom of the screen:

 Brightness = 0 to 255 levels (default is 127)  Contrast = 0 to 31 levels (default is 16)  Saturation = 0 to 31 levels (default is 19)

The configuration of the image color will be synchronized with the settings of the live image and photo.

Folder Location Tap this button to set the location of the folder for storing photos and

videos, as well as KML format. The default location for storing photos and videos is C:\Users\“User’s name”\Pictures.

The following screen appears:

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When storage space of folder location is low a warning message appears on screen.

When a folder that was created in G-Camera was changed outside the G-Camera utility, the folder name will not be detected the next time G-Camera is launched.

Shutter Sound Tap this button to enable (default) or disable the shutter sound upon

tapping the Shutter button.

Camcorder Mode

Camcorder mode allows you to configure the camcorder settings and video recording behavior. The preview image always appears in 640×480 resolution and only supports the WMV video format.

Sound Up / Down

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Tap these buttons to adjust the microphone’s sound recording level (0 to

20). The sound recording level synchronizes with the system’s. When the sound is turned off, the buttons for this function will not appear.

Record / Stop Tap this button to start or stop the video recording process. The Record

button will flash during the recording process and the timer will record the elapsed time (hour/minute/second). Camera switch and Video size button will be grayed-out.

Camera Switch

Tap this button to switch between the front - 1.3 M and the back - 2 M (default) camera modules. The camera switch setting

synchronizes with the Camera modes’.

MIC Tap this button to enable or disable the microphone. This feature only

supports the system with microphone device. When enabled the adjustment bar will display on top of the screen. When disabled the adjustment bar will be grayed-out.

Video Size Tap this button to set the video size (320x240 / 640x480 default).

Display Tap this button to enable (default) or disable the OSD feature (includes

the timer and sound adjustment bar).

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Browser Mode

Browser mode allows you to view the photo and video with the corresponding file details created in Camera mode.

Viewing Photos

Previous / Next

Tap these buttons to select the previous or next file in the photographic folder.

File Information Tap this button to enable or disable (default) the EXIF data that includes:

Manufacturer, Model, Date and Time, Image Size, GPS Latitude Reference (East or West), GPS Latitude, GPS Longitude Reference (North or South), GPS Longitude, and Altitude.

Delete

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Tap this button to remove the current photo on display. The message “Are you sure you want to delete this item?” appears. Tap OK to confirm deletion.

Viewing Videos

Volume down / up

Tap this button to adjust the volume level (0 to 20). The volume level synchronizes with the system’s.

Rewind Tap this button to go back 5 seconds of the current video.

Play / Pause Tap this button to start or stop viewing the video. Upon tapping Play the

timer (hour/minute/second) would start counting and you can stop the playback temporarily anytime by tapping Pause.

Forward

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Tap this button to go skip 5 seconds of the current video.

Capture Tap this button to capture a specific image in the video that is currently

playing to be saved as a photo file.

Display Tap this button to enable (default) or disable the OSD feature that

includes the translucent dark background for timer and volume adjustment bar.

Delete Tap this button to remove the current video on display. The message “Are

you sure you want to delete this item?” appears. Tap OK to confirm deletion.

Path Logger Mode

Path Logger mode allows you to start logging (interval of 6 seconds) the GPS data and the photo with position information and track as a path. After it stops tracking, it will output as KML file. You can view the path with photo in Google EarthTM.

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Start Tracking Tap this button to start recording the path and photo. Tap this button

again to stop tracking and build the KML file automatically. All path log and photos from the period will be saved in one folder.

If the data is invalid, the KML file will not be built. Check the GPS connection status and signal strength before starting this function.

Pause / Resume Tap this button to stop tracking and timer count temporarily. Tap the

Resume button to continue tracking and timer count.

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GPS Settings

Upon tapping the GPS Settings button, the Virtual-GPS utility screen appears.

NOTE: If the Virtual-GPS utility is removed or not detected, a warning message

“Virtual-GPS program was not detected. Check if Virtual-GPS program was installed properly” appears.

To return to using the G-Camera application, you can tap anywhere on the G-camera application, or you can minimize or exit the Virtual-GPS application.

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Chapter 3

CHAPTER

Managing Power

Your tablet PC operates either on external AC power or on battery power. This chapter tells you how you can effectively manage power. To

maintain optimal battery performance, it is important that you use the battery in the proper way.

The topics in this chapter include:

 How to charge the battery pack  When to initialize the battery pack  How to check the battery level  How to replace the battery pack  What happens when the battery is low and what actions to take  What is Power Management  How to save power

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Battery Type

Charging Time

Standard × 2

Up to 5.5 hours

Extended × 2

Up to 7 hours

Battery Pack

The operating time of a fully charged battery pack depends on how you are using the tablet PC. When your applications often access peripherals, you will experience a shorter operating time.

NOTE: Care and maintenance information for the battery is provided in the “Battery

Charging the Battery Pack

Pack Guidelines” section in Chapter 6.

WARNING:

 Do not disassemble the battery pack. There are no user-serviceable parts inside.

Failure to do so may present risk of exposure to harmful chemicals, explosion, fire or high temperatures.

 Contact your local waste disposal service provider regarding the disposal or

recycling of used battery packs.

To charge the battery pack, connect the AC adapter to the tablet PC and an electrical outlet. The Battery Status Indicator ( ) on the tablet PC

glows amber to indicate that charging is in progress. When the battery is fully charged, the Battery Status Indicator glows green.

The charging times are as follows:

NOTE: The battery level may automatically lessen due to the self-discharge process (0.21 % per day), even when the battery pack is fully charged (100 %). This discharge occurs whether the battery pack is in the tablet PC or separate.

Initializing the Battery Pack

You need to initialize when the actual operating time of a battery pack is much less than expected.

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To initialize the battery pack, fully charge, then discharge completely by changing the Windows Power Plan to High Performance (tap the icon in the Windows system tray) and leave the AC adapter unplugged. Recharge the battery pack completely by plugging in the AC adapter.

Checking the Battery Level

NOTE: Any battery level indication is an estimated result. The actual operating time can be different from the estimated time, depending on how you are using the tablet PC.

You can check the approximate battery level using the battery meter function of the operating system. To read the battery level, tap the icon in the Windows system tray.

NOTE: Upon replacing the battery pack the reading on the battery meter is not accurate. Windows will automatically do an update every 10 seconds to get the latest correct reading.

Replacing the Battery Pack

If you rely on battery power for a long period of time, consider purchasing an additional set of batteries from your dealer to use for backup.

To replace the battery packs, follow these steps:

1. Close open applications and shut down the tablet PC.

2. Make sure that the tablet PC is not connected to AC power.

3. Use the Philips screwdriver end of the stylus, or use a small #1

Philips head screwdriver to remove the two screws securing each battery pack and lift out each battery pack.

4. Fit the replacement battery packs into place and secure each with the

two screws.

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Battery Charge

Battery Icon

Above 25 %

Green

Reaches 25 %

Yellow triangle with an exclamation point (!) appears above the green icon

Low battery level

Red circle with a white “X” appears above the green icon

NOTE: You can still operate the tablet PC on one battery while replacing the other battery pack. Do not use the tablet PC with only one battery pack attached.

Battery Low Signals and Actions

The battery icon changes appearance to display the current state of the battery so that you can see how much charge remains (Windows default setting).

The tablet PC’s Battery Status Indicator ( ) blinks red to alert you to take actions.

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Immediately save your data when the low battery indicator comes on. Connect to the AC adapter or place the tablet PC in Hibernation mode or shut down.

The remaining operating time depends on how you are using the tablet PC. If you are using the audio subsystem, ExpressCard, hard or USB flash disk, the battery might run out of charge very quickly.

CAUTION:

 If you are using an ExpressCard, do not access the card during battery low periods.

This is because the access may take longer than the time it takes the battery to run out of charge, thus making your access to the card unsuccessful.

 Data that has not been saved will be lost when the battery is completely drained.

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What...

When...

Power to the hard disk is turned off

When the hard disk has been idle for a set period.

Power to the display is turned off

When the display has been idle for a set period.

The tablet PC enters the Sleep mode. The hard disk and display are turned off and the entire system consumes less power.

When the entire system has been idle for a set period.

When you press the power button. *

The tablet PC enters the Hibernation mode. (See the next subsection for more information.)

When the entire system has been idle for a set period

When you press the power button. *

Power Management

Your tablet PC supports ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) for power management. The power management feature helps reduce the power consumption to extend the battery life.

With Windows Vista, power supply to different tablet PC components is controlled on an as-needed basis. This allows maximum power conservation and performance at the same time.

In general, Windows’ power management works in this way:

* Depends on your settings in Windows.

For detailed information on power management, see Windows’ Help.

Sleep Mode

You can quickly place your tablet PC in Sleep mode using the power button on the Windows Start Menu or, if configured, using the tablet PC's power button. Sleep is a power state that combines the quick-resume benefits of Standby with the data protection benefits of Hibernation.

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Hibernation Mode

Hibernation is a very useful feature. People frequently open many applications when they use computers. It takes some time to get all these applications open and running, and normally they all have to be closed before the computer can be turned off.

When you use the hibernation feature, you do not have to close the applications. The tablet PC stores the state of your tablet PC to a file on the hard disk and then shuts down. The next time you turn on your tablet PC, you return to exactly where you left off.

For information on entering Hibernation mode, see Windows’ Help.

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Power-Saving Tips

Aside from enabling your tablet PC’s power saving mode (see previous section), you can do your part to maximize the battery’s operating time by following these suggestions.

 Do not disable Power Management. Choose a power plan that saves

power. A power plan is a collection of hardware and system settings that control how your tablet PC manages power.

 Decrease the LCD brightness to the lowest comfortable level.  Shorten the length of time before Windows turns off the display.  Many USB devices use power just by being connected. If you use a

USB mouse, you can save power by disconnecting the mouse and using the touchpad. If you use a USB flash drive, unplug it when you are not using it.

 If you work with an application that uses an ExpressCard, exit the

application when you finish using it.

 If you have an ExpressCard installed, remove it when not in use.

Some ExpressCards drain power even while they are inactive.

 Deactivate the Wireless LAN function if you are not using it.  Deactivate the Bluetooth wireless feature if you are not using it.  Turn off the tablet PC when you are not using it.

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Chapter 4

CHAPTER

Expanding Your Tablet PC

You can expand the capabilities of your tablet PC by connecting other peripheral devices. When using a device, be sure to read the instructions accompanying the device together with the relevant section in this chapter.

This chapter gives guidelines on installing and using these devices:

 Serial device  USB device  ExpressCard  SD card

Expanding Your Tablet PC 4-1

Connecting a Serial Device

Your tablet PC has a serial port for connecting a serial device such as a serial mouse or serial communication device (modem).

Follow this procedure to connect a serial device:

1. Make sure the tablet PC is not turned on.

2. Plug the device cable to the serial port on the lower front part of the

tablet PC.

3. Turn on the tablet PC.

NOTE: Portable modems that derive power through the serial port cannot be used with the tablet PC. Instead, use a modem that is powered by its own internal battery or external AC power.

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Connecting a USB Device

Your tablet PC has two USB ports for connecting USB devices, such as a digital camera, scanner, printer, modem, and mouse.

The USB ports support transfer rates up to 12 Mbps for USB 1.1 devices and 480 Mbps for USB 2.0 devices.

To connect a USB device, simply plug the device cable to one of the USB ports ( ).

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Using ExpressCards

NOTE: The ExpressCard interface is not compatible with the PC card interface. You

ExpressCard Type

Inserting and Removing an ExpressCard

need optional adapters for using PC cards on your tablet PC.

Your tablet PC has an ExpressCard slot. ExpressCard supports the PCI Express and USB 2.0 serial data interfaces

(supporting speeds of up to 2.5 Gbps and 480 Mbps respectively), improving speed in data transfer while conserving power usage.

The ExpressCard slot can accommodate a 34 mm (ExpressCard/34) wide ExpressCard. Typical ExpressCards support a very extensive range of applications including memory, wired and wireless communication cards, and security devices.

To insert an ExpressCard:

1. Remove the four screws securing the compartment cover.

2. Locate the ExpressCard slot on the tablet PC.

3. Slide the ExpressCard, with its label facing up, all the way into the

slot until the rear connectors click into place.

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4. When a new card is seated, the tablet PC will detect it and try to

install the appropriate driver. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process.

To remove an ExpressCard:

1. Double-tap the Safely Remove Hardware icon found in the

Windows system tray. The Safely Remove Hardware window will appear on screen.

2. Select (highlight) the ExpressCard from the list and tap Stop to

disable the card.

3. Once it is safe to remove the card, push the ExpressCard slightly to

release the card.

4. Pull the card out of the slot.

5. Replace the compartment cover and secure the four screws.

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Using the SD Card Reader

NOTE: If your hard disk is divided into several drives, make sure that all drives have been formatted before using the SD Card Reader. Otherwise, you may encounter problems when using the Card Reader.

Your tablet PC has a Secure Digital Input/Output (SDIO) Card Reader slot.

To insert a SD card:

1. Remove the four screws securing the compartment cover.

2. Locate the SD Card Reader slot on the tablet PC.

3. Align the card with its connector pointing to the slot and its label

facing up. Slide the card into the slot until it reaches the end.

4. Windows will detect the card and assign it a drive name (typically E).

To remove a storage card:

1. Tap Start, then Computer.

2. Tap and hold the stylus on the drive with the card until the ring

appears, then lift up and select Safely Remove. You can also remove the card by double-tapping on the Safely Remove Hardware icon

found in the Windows system tray. The Safely Remove Hardware window will appear on screen.

3. Select (highlight) the SD Memory Card from the list and tap Stop to

disable the card.

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4. Once it is safe to remove the card, push the SD Memory Card slightly

to release the card. Pull the card out of the slot.

5. Replace the compartment cover and secure with four screws.

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Chapter 5

CHAPTER

Using BIOS Setup and System Utility

BIOS Setup Utility is a program for configuring the BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System) settings of the tablet PC.

BIOS is a layer of software, called firmware, that translates instructions from other layers of software into instructions that the tablet PC hardware can understand. The BIOS settings are needed by your tablet PC to identify the types of installed devices and establish special features.

The System utility includes the Wireless Switch, Quick Button Definition, and Help.

This chapter describes how to install the driver as well as use the System Utility.

When to Use BIOS SetupYou need to run BIOS Setup utility when:

 You see an error message on the screen requesting you to run BIOS

Setup utility.

 You want to restore the factory default settings.  You want to modify some specific settings according to the

hardware.

 You want to modify some specific settings to optimize the system

performance.

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Starting BIOS Setup

NOTE:

 The BIOS Setup Utility screens shown in this chapter are for your reference only.

The actual items or settings on your tablet PC may differ.

 The BIOS Setup Utility program may have been updated after the publication of this

manual.

 The settings you select in your operating system might override similar settings in

BIOS Setup Utility.

To run BIOS Setup Utility, press the Enter button when the prompt appears on the screen during system startup. The prompt shows up on the screen for only a few seconds. You must press the Enter button quickly. A small window appears, select Launch System Setup. The BIOS Setup Utility main screen appears as shown next.

The BIOS Setup Utility screen can be divided into four areas:

 On the top is the menu bar containing the titles of the available

menus. Each menu title brings a specific menu.

 The left column of the menu displays the menu items.  The top-right of the menu provides more detailed information when a

menu item is highlighted.

 The bottom of the menu provides keyboard instructions for moving

around and making selections.

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Button

Function

Left / right directional

Selects a menu title.

Up / down directional

Selects an item or option.

Enter

Opens or closes the option window when an item is selected.

Displays help information.

F2 + up directional

Selects next higher value.

F2 + down directional

Selects next lower value.

Moving Around and Making Selections

You must go through two or three levels to complete the setting for an item. In most cases, there are three levels: menu title, pull-down menu, and submenu.

Use the keyboard to move around and make selections. Keyboard information can be found at the bottom of the screen. A brief description of keyboard usage is listed next:

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Information Menu

The Information menu contains the basic configuration information of the system.

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Main Menu

The Main menu contains the system date and time settings as well as shows the basic configuration of the system.

System Time sets the system time. System Date sets the system date.

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Advanced Menu

The Advanced menu contains various system settings.

Power Button Delay allows you to set the amount of time to press power button before turning off the tablet PC. When set at Disabled tablet PC will turn off immediately upon pressing power button.

HDD Preheat allows you to turn on hard drive heater when temperature is too low and system is connected to AC power.

Vehicle Antenna allows you to switch to using the external antenna when your tablet PC is attached to the active vehicle dock.

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Button

Function

 , 

Selects (highlight) a boot device.

F2 + 

Moves the device up.

F2 + 

Moves the device down.

F2 + Enter

Moves the highlighted boot device from the “Boot priority order” list to the “Excluded from boot order” list, and vice versa.

Boot Menu

The Boot menu sets the sequence of the devices to be searched for the operating system.

The bootable devices will be automatically detected during POST and shown here, allowing you to set the sequence that the BIOS uses to look for a boot device from which to load the operating system.

A brief description of keyboard usage is listed next:

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Exit Menu

The Exit menu displays ways of exiting BIOS Setup Utility. After finishing with your settings, you must save and exit so that the changes can take effect.

Exit Saving Changes saves the changes you have made and exits BIOS Setup Utility.

Exit Discarding Changes exits BIOS Setup Utility without saving the changes you have made.

Load Setup Defaults loads the factory default values for all the items. Discard Changes restores the previous values for all the items. Save Changes saves the changes you have made.

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Using the System Utility

Wireless Switch

The Wireless Switch allows you to manage the Wireless device(s) (wireless LAN and Bluetooth wireless features – refer to Chapter 2 on turning on/off wireless LAN radio and Bluetooth wireless feature).

Tap and hold the stylus on the icon located in the Windows system tray until the ring appears. Lift up the stylus and the menu appears. When no wireless device(s) is currently detected, it is indicated by the button highlighted as gray.

NOTE: If there is no icon located in the Windows system tray, tap Start  All Programs  System utility  OSD.

Quick Button Define

The three quick buttons F1, F2, and F3 are located on the left side of the LCD panel. The quick launch key utility allows you to re-define the F1,

F2, and F3 quick launch keys.

To start the utility, tap and hold the stylus on the icon in the Windows system tray until the ring appears. Lift up the stylus and select the item

Quick button.

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Box

Cancel

Open

Defining the buttons: Tap the F1, F2, or F3 folder to select the quick launch button that you

want to define. The box in the window represents the user-definable button. To assign a program to a button, tap the Open icon beside the box to pop

up the Open dialog box as shown next and select the desired program. Then, tap Open to complete the process.

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The appropriate icon will then appear in the box. To launch the program, press the F1, F2, or F3 quick launch keys, or, if the Quick Button Definition window is open, tap the box containing the icon.

Help

An online Help of the System Utility is available onscreen. Tap and hold the stylus on the icon in the Windows system tray until the ring appears, then lift up the stylus so the menu appears and then select the

Help item to access the System Utility User Guide.

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Chapter 6

CHAPTER

Caring for the Tablet PC

Taking good care of your tablet PC will ensure a trouble-free operation and reduce the risk of damage to your tablet PC.

This chapter gives you guidelines covering these areas of maintenance:

 What to note when using and storing the tablet PC  How to clean the tablet PC  What to note when using the battery pack  What to note when traveling with the tablet PC

Caring for the Tablet PC 6-1

Taking Care of the Tablet PC

Location Guidelines

 Keep the tablet PC at least 13 cm (5 inches) away from electrical

appliances that can generate a strong magnetic field such as a TV, refrigerator, motor, or a large audio speaker.

General Guidelines

 Do not place heavy objects on top of the tablet PC as this may

damage the display.

 The screen surface is easily scratched. Use the screen protector film

to protect it. Do not use paper towels to clean the display but use the included cleaning cloth. Avoid touching it with your fingers, pen, or pencil.

 To maximize the life of the backlight in the display, allow the

backlight to automatically turn off as a result of power management. Avoid using a screen saver or other software that prevents the power management from working.

Cleaning Guidelines

 Use a soft cloth moistened with water or a non-alkaline detergent to

wipe the exterior of the tablet PC.

 Gently wipe the display with a soft, lint-free cloth. Do not use alcohol

or detergent on the display.

Battery Pack Guidelines

 Recharge the battery pack when it is nearly discharged.  The battery pack is a consumable product and the following

conditions will shorten its life: – frequently charging the battery pack

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– using, charging, or storing the battery at high temperatures (warmer than room temperature, or higher than )

 It is recommended not to charge the battery pack at temperatures

higher than 40 oC (104 oF). A higher environment temperature will cause the battery pack’s temperature to rise. Avoid charging the battery pack inside a closed vehicle and in hot weather conditions.

 To maximize the battery pack’s operating efficiency, store it in a cool

dark place removed from the tablet PC and with 30 % ~ 40 % charge remaining.

Touchscreen Guidelines

 In order to protect the LCD panel use the included screen protector

film.

 Use the finger or the included stylus on the display. Using a sharp or

metallic object other than your finger or stylus may cause scratches and damage the display, thereby causing errors.

 Use a soft cloth to remove dirt on the display. The touchscreen

surface has a special protective coating that prevents dirt from sticking to it. Not using a soft cloth may cause damage to the special protective coating on the touchscreen surface. To clean off hard to remove dirt, blow some steam on the particular area and gently wipe away using a soft cloth.

 Do not use excessive force on the display. Avoid placing objects on

top of the display as this may cause the glass to break thereby damaging the display.

 Using the touchscreen at low temperatures (lower than 5

C) may cause a slower response time; this is normal. A normal response time should be restored upon returning to room temperature.

 When there is a noticeable discrepancy in the operation of the

touchscreen function (wrong location on intended operation), recalibrate the touchscreen display (see Chapter 2).



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Chapter 7

CHAPTER

Troubleshooting

This chapter tells you what actions to take when solving common tablet PC problems. It is divided into three sections:

 Preliminary checklist  Solving common problems  Resetting the tablet PC

Troubleshooting 7-1

Preliminary Checklist

Here are helpful hints to follow when you encounter any problem:

 Try to isolate which part of the tablet PC is causing the problem.  Make sure that you turn on all peripheral devices connected to the

tablet PC before turning on the tablet PC.

 If an external device has a problem, make sure that the cable

connections are correct and secure.

 Make sure that all the device drivers are correctly installed.  Make notes of your observations. Are there any messages on the

screen? Do any indicators light? Detailed descriptions are useful to the service personnel when you need to consult one for assistance.

If any problem persists after you follow the instructions in this chapter, contact an authorized dealer for help.

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Problem Type

Go to

Battery Problems

P. 7-4

Bluetooth Wireless Transmission Problems

P. 7-4

Display Problems

P. 7-5

Hardware Device Problems

P. 7-5

Hard Disk Drive Problems

P. 7-5

Wireless LAN Problems

P. 7-6

Power Management Problems

P. 7-7

Software Problems

P. 7-8

Sound Problems

P. 7-8

Startup Problems

P. 7-9

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