Wireless Web Tablet User’s Manual Aegis Systems 800-263-4641 www.Aegishome.
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Table of Contents Introduction 1 Web Tablet Layout 2 Using the Cradle 3 Suspend/Resume Button 4 Battery and Power Management 4 Compact Flash Memory 4 Wireless Operation 5 Start-Up 6 Configuring the Web Tablet 6 Setting Up the Built-in “Universal” remote 8 Using Internet Explorer 9 Other Built-in Applications 10 Remote Desktop Operation 11 Software Synchronization (optional advanced application) 12 Upgrading Applications 13 Frequently Asked Questions 14 Warranty 18 Techni
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Introduction Congratulations, you have purchased the ultimate in wireless home control technology – The Aegis Wireless Tablet (WWT). The 1.9 lb Aegis Wireless Web Tablet features a rugged magnesium case, an 8.4” TFT display and is powered by the Intel StrongARM processor providing “instant-on” capability with extended battery life. The Aegis Wireless Web Tablet uses the Windows CE.
Aegis Wireless Web Tablet Web Tablet Layout Built-in Wireless 802.
Aegis Wireless Web Tablet Using the Cradle The Aegis Wireless Web Tablet uses a cradle for support, charging, communication with a PC and interaction with an optional IR keyboard. Note: before using the cradle, the rubber protective cover must be removed from the center of the bottom edge of the web tablet. On the cradle, you will find the following interfaces, a DC-in jack for the AC-DC adapter; a USB port, and a window for communication with the optional IR keyboard.
Aegis Wireless Web Tablet Suspend/Resume Button This is the recessed button along the left edge when facing the device. Quick push of the button toggles between Suspend and Resume. Please note that the WWT operating system cannot enter into Suspend mode again within 15 seconds after resuming. Also note that holding the button will not engage Suspend/Resume – it will only temporarily dim the display.
Aegis Wireless Web Tablet Wireless Operation The Aegis Wireless Web Tablet features a PCMCIA slot that is used to support the pre-installed 802.11b wireless LAN adapter. You must have an 802.11b base station, router or gateway with Internet connectivity to access the Internet with Aegis Wireless Web Tablet.
Aegis Wireless Web Tablet For first connection, double click the wireless LAN icon. A dialog box called PRISMNDS1 will appear. Select the wireless information tab from this dialog box. The Aegis Wireless Web Tablet will detect all 802.11b basestations in the vicinity. Double Click the name of base station of your choice (it should turn reverse colors) and then click on the connect button. Connection to the 802.11b wireless network can take as long as 15 seconds.
Aegis Wireless Web Tablet a) Display Quality/Properties set up (optional) i) Click on Display icon. The Display Properties window will appear. You can use choose to configure parameters associated with configuration of the display Background, Appearance and Backlight. ii) Click on Brightness icon to adjust the brightness of the display. b) Stylus Setup and Calibration (optional) i) Double-click Stylus; the Stylus Properties window will appear.
Aegis Wireless Web Tablet Infrared Remote Control Configuration The WWT Infrared control has a database of built-in codes, but is also capable of learning codes from those devices that are not in the database. Like any learning remote the Aegis WWT is capable of learning most IR codes, but may not be able to learn IR schemes outside of “normal” parameters. Double Click the pyramid shaped Universal Remote Icon (MUSE) on the Desktop to activate the remote.
Aegis Wireless Web Tablet Internet Explorer When you want to surf the web, click on Internet Explorer on the Desktop screen – the Aegis Wireless Web Tablet will display the default web site (for example, www.aegishome.com). You can change the default web site by using IE browser, View in menu bar, and select Internet Options.
Aegis Wireless Web Tablet Other Built-in Applications Document Viewers These programs allow you to view common various types of photographs as well Microsoft documents such as Word documents, Excel spreadsheets and PowerPoint shows. You may access the document viewers by tapping on the appropriate icon on the desktop. Once a document viewer is open select the file menu to view the file that you want.
Aegis Wireless Web Tablet Word Processing Aegis WWT provides the WordPad word processing application. Inking Write messages or take notes using the touch screen for records or for transmittal via e-mail as attachments. Screen Rotation The Aegis Wireless Web Tablet offers software for the dynamic rotation of the display between landscape and portrait modes. The display may be selected to be oriented 90, 180 or 270 deg. relative to the default landscape mode.
Aegis Wireless Web Tablet Software Synchronization (optional) The Aegis Wireless Web Tablet is amenable to software installation, development and synchronization through connection to a host PC where the primary software resides. This is enabled by a USB cablebased connection between the host PC and the USB Slave port on the cradle of the Aegis Wireless Web Tablet. The following steps should be taken only by people familiar with PC applications: i) Install ActiveSync 3.1 or 3.5 on host PC. http://www.
Aegis Wireless Web Tablet Upgrading Applications via the Internet From time to time software applications like the IR remote control feature may be upgraded with newer versions. Your equipment supplier will let you know when an upgrade is available and give you the appropriate website address and the name of the file to download. In order to upgrade an application, go to the Start > Settings > Control Panel > Upgrade.
Aegis Wireless Web Tablet Frequently Asked Questions General Is the Windows CE.net operating system on the Web Tablet the same as Pocket PC? No, Pocket PC is a custom version of Windows CE developed by Microsoft. The Pocket PC operating system and applications were designed specifically for PDAs.
Aegis Wireless Web Tablet Software Can I update the Web Tablet? The Web Tablet is equipped with a utility that can update the operating system (including applications, etc.) and BIOS. The update utility enables Aegis Systems to provide fixes to deployed devices. Can I save files in the Web Tablet? Yes, you can save files to the My Documents folder. Permanent files must be saved to the optional Flash Storage folder and its subfolders.
Aegis Wireless Web Tablet What is the data rate of 802.11b RF technology? To support very noisy environments as well as extended range, 802.11b WLANs use dynamic rate shifting, allowing data rates to be automatically adjusted to compensate for the changing nature of the radio channel. Ideally, users connect at the full 11 Mbps rate. However when devices move beyond the optimal range for 11 Mbps operation, or if substantial interference is present, 802.
Aegis Wireless Web Tablet Communication continued…. Is 802.11b RF technology safe? As with other wireless technologies, WLANs must meet stringent government and industry standards for safety. There have been concerns raised across a number of wireless technology industries regarding the health risks of wireless use. To date, scientific studies have been unable to attribute adverse health effects to WLAN transmissions.
Aegis Wireless Web Tablet Will I lose critical information, stored in the system, if the battery pack runs out of energy? Yes, If the battery is completely drained the unit will have to be reset using the recessed reset button on the back of the web tablet. The reset process will set the web tablet to the original factory defaults. The most obvious thing that might happen is that the Aegis logo may disappear from the desktop. This may be avoided if the web tablet is left on the charger when not in use.
