User’s Guide eo TufTab™ v7112XT Ultra-Mobile PC
Preface This manual will help you get the most out of your new eo TufTab™ Ultra-Mobile PC. If you are a new computer user, or just new to UMPCs, read through this manual carefully before first using your eo TufTab. If after reading this manual you still have questions, visit us online at www.tabletkiosk.com for additional resources and information on using your rugged eo TufTab v7112XT UMPC. Copyright ©2007 Sand Dune Ventures, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Disclaimer The specifications and information in this manual are subject to change without prior notice in order to improve reliability, design and/or function. In no way does this represent a commitment on the part of the manufacturer. The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions in this document.
Check that the voltage range of the power outlet is between 100V and 240V before connecting the eo TufTab. Exceeding the maximum rated voltage may cause damage to the AC adapter or to the eo TufTab. This could result in fire or electrical shock. When the AC adapter is plugged into an electrical outlet, place the power cord so it will not be stepped on or walked on. Do not place objects over or on the power cord. Use the eo TufTab in a clean, dry, temperature controlled environment.
Under no circumstances should the user attempt to disassemble the power supply. The power supply has no user-replaceable parts and its insides contain components that are electricallycharged with hazardous voltage levels that can cause serious personal injury. A defective power supply must be returned to your dealer. Safety Notices for the Power Cord This equipment has a 2 or 3-wire power cord. Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. Contact your dealer for an exact replacement. In the U.S.A.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. this device may not cause harmful interference,and 2. this device must accept any interference received,including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
b. Regulatory information / Disclaimers This device must be installed and used in strict accordance with the instructions included in the user documentation provided with the product. Any changes or modifications (including the antennas) made to this device that are not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
The availability of some specific channels and/or operational frequency bands are country dependent and are firmware programmed at the factory to match the intended destination. The firmware setting is not accessible by the end user. d. SAR Exposure This device has been tested for compliance with FCC RF Exposure (SAR) limits in typical flat configurations. In order to comply with SAR limits established in the ANSI C95.1 standards, it is recommended that the integrated antenna is positioned more than 1.
If your telephone equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may disconnect your service temporarily. They may notify you in advance, but if advance notice is not practical, you will be informed of your right to file a complaint with the FCC. Your telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations or procedures that could affect the proper functioning of your equipment.
than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak. Canadian EMI Compliance Statement This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference - Causing Equipment Regulations. IC Warning statement: a.
Table of Contents Preface Copyright Disclaimer Safety Instructions Safety Notices for the Power Cord Notice of FCC Compliance FCC Statement to Users for the FaxModem Canadian EMI Compliance Statement European Union CE Marking Declaration i i ii ii iv iv vii ix ix Getting Started What’s in the Box Setting Up Your eo TufTab Step 1: Connect the eo TufTab to an External Power Source Step 2: Connect Applicable Peripherals and Networking Cables Step 3: Power on the eo TufTab Step 4: Complete the Operating Syst
Problems Charging the Battery Battery Status Low Battery Warnings About Battery Pack Usage Real Time Clock Battery Storing a Battery Using Your eo TufTab with Windows XP About Windows XP Tablet PC Edition Navigating with the Stylus Pen Touch Screen Set-Up and Calibration Operation Mode Mouse Pointer Visibility Double-Click Setting Data Tracking Interval Calibrating the Touch Screen Programming the Function Buttons Changing Screen Resolution, Color and Rotation S3 Display S3 Rotate S3 Gamma Plus Entering Tex
Troubleshooting General Hardware Problems / Possible Causes and Solutions Audio Problems/Solutions Battery Problems/Solutions Internet Problems/Solutions Networking Problems/Solutions Power Problems/Solutions Screen Display Problems/Solutions USB Problems/Solutions Contacting Your Dealer 45 45 45 46 46 47 47 48 48 49 Specifications 53 Chapter 01: Gett ng Started
Chapter 01 Getting Started Your eo TufTab was des gned to allow you to be up and runn ng as qu ckly as poss ble. Because the eo TufTab sh ps to var ous countr es around the world, set-up may vary sl ghtly depend ng on where you are located. If you have any quest ons after read ng th s manual, please v s t our webs te at www.tabletkiosk.com for more nformat on or to subm t a support request.
2 Please be sure to check that the Qu ck Start Gu de matches the Operat ng System (OS) preloaded on your eo TufTab. There w ll not be a Qu ck Start Gu de ncluded f you ordered your UMPC w th openSUSE L nu . 3 Please be sure to check that the Operat ng System D sc matches the Operat ng System (OS) preloaded on your eo TufTab. There w ll not be an Operat ng System D sc ncluded f you ordered your UMPC w thout an OS opt on.
IMPORTANT: You should allow the battery to charge fully before disconnecting the eo TufTab and running it on battery power for the first time. NOTE: When you first connect the eo TufTab into an external power source, the battery charge indicator will begin to glow amber. When the battery is fully charged the indicator will turn green. See the section in the User’s Guide entitled Battery Care for tips on maximizing battery life and performance.
Step 5: Using the Stylus Pen Unl ke a standard laptop or desktop PC, nav gat onal act v t es on a UMPC are completed us ng the stylus pen, or even your fingers. Nav gat ng w th a touch screen s d fferent from nav gat ng w th a mouse. Hold the stylus pen as f you were wr t ng w th a standard pen. Instead of sl d ng the pen around the screen, just tap on what you want to nteract w th.
You can use the nput panels n W ndows to enter nformat on v a the on-screen keyboard or wr t ng panels. Tap the con ne t to the START button, ( con n W ndows V sta) to nvoke the panels. See the sect on Entering Text with the Input Panels, the W ndows Qu ck Start gu de that came w th your eo TufTab or the Tablet PC Tutor als n W ndows for more nformat on.
Chapter 02 Touring Your eo TufTab The rugged eo TufTab UMPC features a number of physical characteristics designed to help you work as efficiently as possible. Take a moment to familiarize yourself with the controls and Input/ Output (I/O) ports on the faces and sides of the computer. Understanding the layout of the system will help you use the Sahara Slate PC in the field or on the go.
Front View ! @ BO # $% ^ & *( BL BM BN 1. Stylus Pen Release Latch Spring loaded release latch holds stylus in place. Slide latch to the left and hold to remove the stylus. 2. Stylus Pen in holder Conveniently stores stylus pen and allows for easy access. 3. Digital Camera For video conferencing, taking photos and more. 4. WiFi Power Button Turns on and off the wireless networking transmitter. Power off when not attached to a wireless network to conserve battery power. 5.
7. Stick Pointer Controls on-screen pointer. Pressing on the stick performs a left-button click. 8. User Programmable Function Button This button can be programmed by the user. 9. Battery LED Light glows amber while battery is charging, green when battery is fully charged and red when battery is very low. 10. Secure Attention Sequence (SAS) A computer without an attached keyboard must support a hardware mechanism to generate the SAS which is also known as “CTRL+ALT+DEL” or “CAD”. 11.
Left Side View ! @ # $ % 1. LAN Port Use this RJ45 jack to access a local area network or highspeed Internet connection with a standard, twisted-pair Ethernet cable. Supports 10/100/1000 Mbps protocols. 2. Headphone / Audio Out Stereo audio port for connecting headphones, external speakers or other audio devices. 3. USB 2.0 Port High speed (4 0 Mbs) Universal Serial Bus 2.0 ports for connecting peripherals such as a mouse, keyboard, wedge reader, CD/DVD drive, printer, digital camera and more.
Right Side View ! @ # $ 1. PC Card Eject Button Use to eject a connected PC Card from the PC Card slot. 2. PC Card (PCMCIA) Slot Expansion port allows the connection of external peripherals that can extend the functionality of the computer. Compatible with standard Type I and Type II 32-bit and 16-bit PCMCIA cards. 3. Media Card Reader For reading data from SD and MMC memory cards. 4.
Top View ! @ 1. Stylus Pen Pointing device used with the touch screen to interact with the computer’s operating system in lieu of a mouse and/or keyboard. 2. Stylus Pen Latch Keeps stylus pen locked into place. Slide the latch in order to release the stylus. Bottom View @ ! @ 1. Docking Cradle Connector Power and I/O pass-thru connector for use with the optional Docking Cradle. 2.
Back View ! % # $ @ $ 1. Battery Pack Lithium-Ion battery pack. Extended life battery standard. 2. Slide Out Stand Built-in stand slides out to allow unit to free stand upright. 3. Fan Vent Fan exhaust port for expelling hot air from the interior of the UMPC. Do not block to help prevent overheating. 4. Stereo Speakers For listening to music, movies and more. 5. Ventilation Ports Cooling intake ports. Do not block to prevent over heating.
Chapter 03 Battery Usage and Care Depending on your system’s configuration and your application usage, a fully charged battery should allow you to run your eo TufTab for 3 to 4 hours. Operations that will significantly reduce battery life include, but are not limited to, the following: 1. Using external bus-powered optical, floppy and hard disk drives 2. Using wireless communications devices, including the internal wireless networking card, Bluetooth adapter, PCMCIA Cards, or USB devices. 3.
To calibrate the battery pack, follow these steps: 1. Turn the computer off. Connect the AC adapter and let the battery fully recharge. 2. Disconnect the AC adapter and power on the computer. Let the battery run down until it is so low that the battery charge light turns red and the system automatically enters the Suspend mode. 3. Reconnect the AC adapter, let the battery fully recharge and then run the computer with the external power still connected for at least five ( ) continuous hours.
When fully charged, the battery indicator will change to green and the battery’s charge will be maintained while connected to the external power source. When the computer is disconnected from the electrical outlet, the battery indicator will turn off. NOTE: The time to fully recharge the battery is approximately 90 – 100 minutes when the computer is powered off.
When the battery’s power level drops to a “Battery Very Low” status the beeping sound will be heard every second. When this continuous beeping occurs, your battery has only approximately one to two minutes of charge left. You should save what you are working on and plug in the AC power adapter to avoid potential data loss. When there is only one minute of battery charge remaining, the computer will suspend its current state to the hard drive and power off.
be lost. This will not affect any of your data stored on the computer’s hard drive, but rather the settings in the BIOS that tell the computer how to operate. It is recommended, therefore, that if you plan to store the computer for a long time you periodically attach the battery pack, plug in the computer to an external power source and allow the battery to recharge.
Chapter 04 Using Your eo TufTab with Windows XP While your eo TufTab is a power mobile computer capable of accomplishing many of the same tasks as a laptop or a desktop PC, there are some differences in the way that you interact with Windows using a stylus pen as opposed to a mouse and keyboard. This chapter contains tips and details to get the most from your eo TufTab while using Windows XP.
Stylus Pen Action Equivalent Mouse Action Point Point Tap Click Double-tap Double-click Drag Drag Press and hold Right-click Touch Screen Set-Up and Calibration The Touch Panel Settings Utility allows you to customize the way your touch screen accepts positional input and responds to the tap of the stylus. You’ll find a short-cut icon for the Touch Panel Utility on your desktop. Operation Mode The operation mode affects how the touch screen accepts and processes input.
screen and drag items around. This is the mode you’ll probably want to use for standard usage. Point Mode only accepts and relays one positional coordinate each time the stylus or a finger touches the screen. In order to relay a new positional coordinate to Windows, you must retouch the screen with your finger or stylus. This mode is useful for menu or button-driven touch applications — such as kiosks, P.O.S.
Decreasing the interval will increase the touch screen’s sampling frequency, making lines and curves you draw appear smoother, but at the expense of making the panel react more slowly when dragging objects. Increasing the interval will speed up the rate at which objects are tracked, but because the number of samples will decrease, the tracking will be rougher or less accurate.
judge the screen’s tracking relative to the position of the pointer. “Tap “CLR screen” to clear the screen of your drawing. Touch Screen Calibration Routine: Tap in the center of the red crosses as they appear to calibrate the touch screen’s input. Touch Screen Draw Test: Draw on the screen with the stylus to test the screen’s accuracy after calibration. 4. When your are happy with the calibration results, tap the “Update” button to complete the calibration and return to the Touch Panel Utility.
different preprogrammed task, or to launch an application of your choice. This control panel will also allow you to set your handedness, where menus open, and how bright the screen is under different power saving schemes. You can tap on the “Help” button for more information on each of the individual features in the panel.
Once the Display Properties panel is open, tap on the “Advanced” button to access the VIA/S G UniChrome Pro II control panels. S3 Display This tab enables you to check the status of the built-in LCD panel and any externally attached display devices. Perform a right tap on either of the display icons to view more information about the status of the device. Use the check box below the display to enable or disable the device. S3 Rotate This tab contains the controls you use to change the screen’s orientation.
The “Full Screen” button below the monitor image will switch the panel view so the test images display full screen and the control knobs are contained in a floating window. Tap the “close” icon in the floating window’s title bar to exit the Full Screen mode. Use the color channel option dropdown list, located to the right of the test image dropdown list, to change the RGB color values equally or individually.
Writing Pad This pad allows you to enter text on a word-by-word basis. You write on the lines inside the writing pad just as you would write on a lined piece of notepaper. When you reach the end of the line, the pad will expand automatically so you can keep on writing without having to stop. Windows will convert your handwriting into text, on the fly, and then insert it in the appropriate location when you tap “Insert”.
Tap on the gear icon, on any of the input panels, to display a menu that you can use to invoke Windows XP Tablet PC Edition’s speech recognition capabilities, adjust where you want the input panels to appear on the screen, undock the panel to move it anywhere on the screen, or open the panels’ “Options” menu. For more information about the Input Panels, refer to the Windows Online Help System by tapping on the “Help and Support” item inside the START Menu.
2. In the Control Panel window that appears, tap on “User Accounts” under “Pick a category”. 3. Look under “or pick an account to change” and select your user account by tapping on it. 4. Tap on “Create a password”. Enter a password and then confirm it. Enter a password hint if you wish and then tap on “Create Password” to accept your password. Tap on “Create a Password” to enter a new password. This is an important step in securing your data.
3. The wizard will give you the choice of either creating a new User Data file or restoring an existing User Data file. Tap the “Next” button to accept the default and create a new data file. 4. Enter your Windows login password and tap the “Next” button. 5. Choose which fingerprint to enroll by tapping on the corresponding finger in the diagram. The window display will change and ask you to swipe the finger. Lay your finger on the front panel above the sensor and slide it downward over the sensor.
6. Choose a location on your hard drive where you wish to store a back-up of the user data file. Tap on “Next” to accept the location and finish the set-up wizard. Setting Up Your Password Bank Now that your User Data file is established and your fingerprints enrolled, VitaKey will start managing passwords anytime you enter a username password combination in an application, a web page, or the Windows XP Login screen. How to enroll a password into the Password Bank. 1.
How to use an enrolled password. 1. Launch your web browser and navigate to the website page where you enrolled your account information in the Password Bank. 2. Tap in the username field and a VitaKey Authentication window will open. 3. Swipe one of your fingers with an enrolled fingerprint to authenticate your identity. 4. The account data should automatically register with the site and you should now be logged in. To manage the Password Bank: 1.
an account. A context-sensitive menu will appear with the option to “Delete” the account from the bank, “Rename” the account or edit the “Content” of the account. 5. Tap on “Content” to open the account. You can now change the account username and password. 6. Tap on “Edit” to unlock the data fields for editing and display the account password. When finished editing, tap on “OK” to accept the changes or “Cancel” to decline the changes.
3. In the “Network Connections” window, look at the “Local Area Connection” item and make sure it reads as “Connected”. If not, recheck that your networking cable is properly connected, or contact your network administrator. 4. Press and hold the “Local Area Connection” item and select “Properties” from the pop-up menu that appears, or if the Status window appears, tap the “Properties” button. 5.
6. If DHCP is used on your network, tap “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address automatically”. Otherwise, enter the correct IP and DNS server addresses by selecting the two options that begin with “Use the following…” If you are unsure of which option to use, contact your network administrator or your Internet Service Provider (ISP). 7.
When you have completed the entire configuration, tap “OK” to accept the settings and close the panel. Using a Wireless LAN The WiFi wireless network adapter built into your eo TufTab is compatible with b/g wireless networks, and therefore can connect to wireless routers or access points that support either of these standards. 1. Turn on the WiFi transmitter using the WiFi button on the front of your UMPC. Refer to the chapter Touring Your eo TufTab for the location of the WiFi transmitter button. 2.
4. If the wireless network you are attempting to connect to is securityenabled, you will see a dialog box requesting a network key. The key must be entered correctly in both text fields or you will not be able to successfully connect to the network. If you entered the network key correctly, you should now be connected to the wireless network. not connected connected Most failures to connect to a wireless network occur because the network key has been improperly entered.
Folding Keyboard, to enter data on your eo TufTab. Connecting to your Bluetooth-capable cell phone to access the Internet and surf the web or download your e-mail. Setting up a Personal Area Network (PAN) to transfer files between your eo TufTab and that of a colleague, or even an eo UMPC, without needing access to a WiFi wireless network or the Internet. Print to a Bluetooth-enabled printer from across the room without connecting any cables.
Double-tap on the orange globe to begin searching for discoverable Bluetooth devices. The information bar at the bottom of the window will advise you of the search status. 4. When BlueSoleil discovers a nearby Bluetooth® device, an icon will appear on the screen orbiting around the Sun. When your device’s icon appears, double-click on it to begin the authorization process. 5. An icon, applicable to the device you are attempting to pair, at the top of the screen will turn yellow.
7. A dialog box will appear on-screen prompting you to enter the Bluetooth® Passkey. Enter the same code you entered, or is preprogrammed, on your Bluetooth device into the passkey field of the dialog box. When pairing your eo TufTab with a Bluetooth device, make sure to enter the passkey on your eo TufTab exactly as entered or requested by your Bluetooth device. Your Bluetooth® device should now be successfully paired with your eo TufTab and ready to use.
. A few seconds after the application opens, the camera will initialize and you’ll see the motion video feed from the camera inside the widow frame. . Tap on the “Capture” menu to reveal the options for taking a still picture or a video capture sequence. If you tap on “Still Image Capture” your eo TufTab will make a sound like a film camera taking a picture and a new image capture window will open, displaying the photo you just took.
Chapter 05 Troubleshooting This chapter describes how to locate information and solve some of the problems you may encounter while using your eo TufTab. If after reading this section, you are still unable to solve a problem, please check out more online resources at www.tabletkiosk.com or contact the Authorized Dealer where you purchased your UMPC. See the section below entitled Contacting Your Dealer for a list of the information you will need to supply.
Battery Problems/Solutions Problem Possible Cause Solution Beeping sound. The computer’s battery is low and Hibernation Mode is disabled. Connect the computer to an external power source immediately. The battery pack is warm after charging. This is a normal condition. No action is required. The battery LED indicator does not light whether the battery is charging or not. No power is connected to the computer. Check the power source. The battery is fully charged.
Networking Problems/Solutions Problem Possible Cause Solution The computer does not see the network. The networking cable you are using is defective. Replace the cable. The computer does not connect to the network. The settings are not correctly set. Contact your network administrator. If connecting wirelessly, wireless card is turned off. Look at the wireless power toggle on the top of the Tablet to make sure it is switched on. If connecting wirelessly, network key is incorrect.
Screen Display Problems/Solutions Problem Possible Cause Solution The screen is blank. The system has gone into Standby or Hibernation mode. Press the Power button to resume. The external monitor display is selected Check the external display and use the VGA utility to change back the primary display to the Tablet’s internal screen. The mouse pointer will not follow the stylus pen properly. The touch screen calibration is off.
Contacting Your Dealer If you still have a problem, the next step is to contact the dealer where you purchased your eo TufTab. Your dealer can determine if the problem will require that the computer be taken to a service center for repair. Before you call your dealer, please have the following information available: 1. Which model do you have? 2. What is the serial number? 3. How is your computer configured? What peripheral devices are you using? 4. What messages, if any, appear on the screen? 5.
Appendix A Specifications Processor 1.2 GHz VIA C7®-M ULV Processor (BGA type) VIA Padlock Security Engine for Data Encryption 400 MHz Front Side Bus Supports SSE, SSE2, SSE3 instructions Cooling via Heat Sink without fan plus reserved fan solution Chipsets VIA VX700 with integrated VIA/S3G UniChrome™ Pro II IGP Graphics Integrated Southbridge with 8-channel HD Audio (AC ‘97 Compliant) V-Link 533 MB/s bandwidth North/South Bridge interconnect Memory 1.
APM 1.2 and ACPI BIOS Password Protection Battery Modular Bay with Replaceable Battery Rechargeable 4-cell Lithium-Ion Battery pack (2,600mAh) Nominal battery life 3 ~ 4 hours Hard Drive 1.8" 9.
Audio AC ’97 Controller with HD Audio CODEC VT1708 2x Built-in .5W stereo speakers 3.5mm Headphone Jack Built-in Stereo Microphone Built-in Stereo Speakers Wireless WinBond 802.11b/g USB networking with power ON/OFF switch Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR built-in module with Personal Area Network support Finger Print Reader AuthenTec AES2501 Fingerprint Sensor Patented TruePrint Technology for best Ability to Acquire (ATA) High Definition 192 x 16 TruePrint Technology based pixels 9.
1x DC-In 1x 3.5mm Audio Out 1x VGA port, Sub-D (HD15) SD/MMC Media Card Reader 1x Cradle Connector Weight 1.97 lbs. (.895 kg) with Battery Pack Installed Measurements 8.11 in x 5.32 in x 1.
AC Adapter 90~265VAC, AC 47~63 Hz, 20V DC output, 3.25A, 65W adapter SCP: Short Circuit Protection plus Auto-Recovery Function OVP: Over-Voltage Protection, Latch Mode, up to 27.0Vdc maximum OCP: Over-Current Protection, Auto-Recovery, up to 6A maximum OTP: Over-Temperature Protection to prevent catastrophic failure from overheating.
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