Convertible Tablet PC Copyright©2004 All Rights Reserved - Printed in Taiwan User’s Guide Original Issue: 2005/01 This manual will guide you in the set up and use of your new Convertible Tablet PC. Information in this manual has been carefully checked for accuracy and is subject to change without notice.
Convertible Tablet PC (earthed) outlet. The grounding type plug is an important safety feature. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, damage to your equipment, or loss of data, do not disable this feature. Power Cord Set Requirements The power cord set (appliance coupler, flexible cord, and wall plug) you received with this Convertible Tablet PC meets the requirements for use in the country where you purchased the equipment.
Convertible Tablet PC United UL 2 • Flexible cord must be Type HO5VV-F, 3-conductor. 1.0 mm2 conductor size. Power cord set fittings (appliance coupler and wall plug) must bear the certification mark of the agency responsible for evaluation in the country where it will be used. • Flexible cord must be Type SVT or equivalent. No. 18 AWG, 3-conductor. Wall plug must be a two-pole grounding type with a NEMA 5-15P (10A. 125V) or NEMA 6-15P (15A 250V) configuration.
Convertible Tablet PC Battery (Lithium) The following caution statement is located in the service and operating manual or on the label adjacent to the battery. 1. English CAUTION: DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY REPLACED. REPLACE ONLY WITH SAME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER. DISCARD USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS. 2. French IL Y A DANGER D'EXPLOSION S'IL Y A REMPLACEMENT INCORRECT DE LA BATTERIE.
Convertible Tablet PC FCC Information 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. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may case harmful interference to radio communications.
Convertible Tablet PC FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Convertible Tablet PC IC warning statement This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canada RSS-210. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme CNR-210 du Canada The abbreviation, IC, before the registration number signifies that registration was performed based on a Declaration of Conformity indicating that Industry Canada technical specifications were met. It does not imply that Industry Canada approved the equipment.
Convertible Tablet PC About Your Convertible Tablet PC Congratulations on your new Professional Convertible Tablet PC purchase.. This Convertible Tablet PC incorporates the best features with the latest technologies. This Convertible Tablet PC is a fully functional computer combining the technology of a notebook PC and Tablet PC computer. With ink technology and Windows XP Tablet PC Edition, you can use a pen (digitizer) to write or draw directly onto the screen.
Convertible Tablet PC About This User’s Guide Welcome to your Convertible Tablet PC User’s Guide. This manual covers what you need to know about your Convertible Tablet PC. This manual assumes that you understand the basic concepts of Windows and the PC. In no time, you will be able to do great and fun things with your Convertible Tablet PC. This manual is divided into eight chapters. Chapter 1 Introduction to your Convertible Tablet PC’s features.
Convertible Tablet PC Table of Contents ABOUT YOUR CONVERTIBLE TABLET PC ................................ 1 ABOUT THIS USER’S GUIDE ........................................................................ 2 1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................. 5 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2 FEATURE HIGHLIGHT ...................................................................... 6 UNPACKING THE CONVERTIBLE TABLET PC ...................................
Convertible Tablet PC 3 USING YOUR TABLET PC............................................................ 47 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 4 STARTING YOUR OPERATING SYSTEM ........................................... 48 UNDERSTANDING THE KEYBOARD FUNCTIONS.............................. 48 Basic Keyboard Functions............................................................ 51 Cursor Control Keys..................................................................... 53 Screen Control Keys .......................
Convertible Tablet PC 4.5 4.6 5 CONNECTING TO PERIPHERALS ............................................. 89 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 5.7 6 RUNNING THE BIOS SETUP PROGRAM ........................................ 100 USING OPTIONS ........................................................................... 105 7.1 8 USING THE USB PORT ................................................................... 90 USING AN EXTERNAL MONITOR PORT.................................................. 90 USING THE TV PORT .
Convertible Tablet PC LCD Display ............................................................................... 120 VGA System ................................................................................ 120 Storage........................................................................................ 120 Audio System............................................................................... 121 PCMCIA SLOT ........................................................................... 121 Touch Pad.
Introduction 1 1 Introduction Your Convertible Tablet PC is a full Windows compatible portable personal computer and is the next evolutionary stage in the development of the computer. Being part of a broad industry Tablet PC initiative, this latest feature in mobile computing and Tablet PC technology is evolving today's notebook computers into the future today.
Introduction 1.1 1 Feature Highlight The Convertible Tablet PC is an astounding mobile computing device with a range of input and communication options. This Convertible Tablet PC is integrated with a full-width keyboard and can be used as a full-function notebook. Before we identify each part of your Convertible Tablet PC, we will first introduce you to other notable features of your PC. Processing Unit Your Convertible Tablet PC runs on an AMD Mobile Athlon XP-M microprocessor.
Introduction 1 PCMCIA SLOT USB 2.0 Provides four USB 2.0 ports for fast data transmission. Audio System Full-duplex 16-bit stereo audio system output. Sound Blaster compatible. Flash BIOS Flash BIOS allows you to easily upgrade the System BIOS using a Flash utility program. Tablet Buttons Three Tablet Buttons are located on the lower right corner of the display panel. They provide special functions to rotate the screen, launch the Main-Menu, and execute custom defined functions. 1.
Introduction 1 Carefully inspect each component to make sure that nothing is missing and/or damaged. If any of these items is missing or damaged, notify your retailer or reseller immediately. Be sure to save the shipping materials and the carton in case you need to ship the Convertible Tablet PC or if you plan to store the computer away sometime in the future. 1.3 The Inside of the Convertible Tablet PC The Convertible Tablet PC is compact with features on every side.
Introduction 7. Status LED Indicator 9. Power On/Resume Button 1 8. Wireless LAN On/Off Switch 10. Swivel Hinge TFT Tablet LCD Display: The 12.1’’ TFT Tablet LCD integrates a touch panel and provides a 1024x768 XGA screen resolution with32-bit true color. Portrait and landscape mode support makes this Convertible Tablet PC more versatile and ideal for Internet browsing and writing.
Introduction • • • • • 1 The Touch Pad Pointing Device features a scroll function and two Touch Pad buttons. The two click buttons located at each side support tapping selection and dragging functions. These functions work like a standard computer mouse. Simply move your fingertip over the Touch Pad to control the position of the cursor. Use the selection buttons below the Touch Pad to select menu items.
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Introduction 1 POWER/WIRELESS LAN STATUS ICONS The Power/Wireless LAN LED keeps you informed of the current operating status. Each LED is marked with an icon to designate the system status. 1. Power Indicator 3. Battery Charging LED • 2. Wireless LAN access Power Indicator Lets you know that power to the system is turned on. Steady Green Light indicates when the system is powered on Blinking Green Light indicates when the system is in Suspend mode.
Introduction 1 Steady Green Light indicates the battery is fully charged Steady Orange Light indicates that the battery is charging. Blinking Orange Light indicates that the battery power is critically low. Light off indicates that no battery is installed. TABLET BUTTONS FUNCTION A. Screen Rotation Button C. Direction/Enter Button B. First Menu Button Screen Rotation Button This function permits you to shift the screen between Landscape and Portrait viewing modes.
Introduction • 1 Direction/Enter Button ) arrow buttons let you choose the options The up/down ( that appear within the First Menus list of options. To execute your option, press the button with the central round-rectangular icon. STATUS LED ICONS The Status LED Panel keeps you informed of the Convertible Tablet PC’s current operating status. Each LED is marked with an icon to designate the system status. A. Optical Drive Access C. Num Lock E. Scroll Lock B. Drive Access D.
Introduction 1 accessing the Hard Disk. Num Lock When the LED light is green it indicates that the Num Lock key on the keyboard is activated. When activated, the embedded numeric keypad will be enabled. • Caps Lock When LED light is green it indicates that the Caps Lock key on the keyboard is activated. When activated, all alphabet keys typed in will be in uppercase or capital letters. • Scroll Lock When LED light is green it indicates that the Scroll Lock key on the keyboard is activated.
Introduction 1 The LCD panel is locked when it is closed. Press the lower clasp to release the panel and slowly lift it up to open the LCD panel. • Battery The battery provides the power for the Convertible Tablet PC when there is no AC power available. Please refer to chapter 2.1 on how to attach and detach the battery. 1.5 The Rear Side of the Convertible Tablet PC The system ports at the back of your Convertible Tablet PC can connect various devices. Each port is described as following. 1. 3.
Introduction 1 up to 127 USB-equipped peripheral devices (for example, printers, scanners, floppy disk and so on) to your Convertible Tablet PC. • While your Convertible Tablet PC is in suspend mode (stand by), mobile phone or PDA can be recharged via these active USB ports. Monitor Port Lets you attach an external monitor or projector for wider display. You can run the LCD display and the external monitor simultaneously or switch it to monitor only by using the display hot-key by pressing +.
Introduction 1 5. Modern Port 6. PCMCIA Slot 7. Built-in Stereo Speakers Left Side Features • • • • • • • 1.7 Air Intake Intakes air into your Convertible Tablet PC to keep it within operating temperature. TV Out Lets you connect to the S-Video input connector of your TV for presentation or DVD viewing. DC Power Port Lets you connect the AC power adapter to supply continuous power to your notebook and recharge the battery.
Introduction 1 1. DVD+CD-RW Combo Drive 2. Volume Control 3. Microphone Jack 4 . Headphone Jack Right Side Features DVD+CD-RW Combo Drive Allows you to load and start programs from a compact disc (CD) or a digital video disc (DVD) and play conventional audio CDs. It also can make CD by using CD-R or CD-RW. • Volume Control Use this Thumb Wheel to adjust (increase or decrease) the speaker volume.
Introduction 1. Hard Disk Compartment 3. Mini-PCI Wireless Module 5. Battery Release Latch 1 2. Battery Bay 4. Lock Latch Bottom of the System • • • • • Hard Disk Compartment Open the cover of this compartment to replace the Hard Disk Drive. Please refer to Chapter 7 for how to replace it. Battery Bay Equipped with a Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery pack. Mini-PCI Wireless Module Inside the compartment, there is an 802.11g Mini-PCI module.
Introduction 1.9 1 Convertible Tablet PC Accessories AC Adapter The AC Adapter supplies external power to your Convertible Tablet PC and charges the internal battery pack simultaneously. The AC adapter has an auto-switching design that can connect to any 100VAC ~ 240VAC power outlets. You just change the power cord if you are going to use your Convertible Tablet PC in other countries with different connector outlets.
Getting Started 2 2 Getting Started Y our Convertible Tablet PC is designed and pre-configured for easy setup and use. This chapter describes the installation steps you should follow to get your Convertible Tablet PC up and running as quickly as possible. You also can learn the procedures on how to use the stylus and tablet buttons. Your Convertible Tablet PC has pre-installed all the needed drivers already. There is no need to install extra drivers to operate on your current system.
Getting Started 2.1 2 Preparing the Power Supply USING BATTERY The primary source of this Convertible Tablet PC power is a battery pack. The 6-cell 2200 mA Lithium-Ion battery allows up to 4 hours of battery life at full operation. The battery pack is visible and accessible from the underside of this Convertible Tablet PC. It provides notebook power and can be recharged while using the AC-DC adapter. Removing the Battery Pack To remove the battery pack, follow these steps: 1.
Getting Started 2 Remove Battery Pack USING THE AC-DC ADAPTER If you prefer to operate Convertible Tablet PC on AC power, use the AC-DC adapter that comes with this product. Simply connect the power adapter into the DC-in jack on the Convertible Tablet PC, and then plug the power adapter to a wall socket. The DC-in jack connects the AC-DC adapter provided to recharge the battery.
Getting Started 2 240VAC power outlets. For Window XP, the suspend mode (Hibernate or Standby) can be chosen at Power Options of Windows's Control Panel. • Be sure to save your data before replacing the battery pack or connecting the AC adapter. Failure to do so can result in data loss. EXTENDING BATTERY LIFE It is important to be aware of ways in extending the life of the system main battery while you are on the road.
Getting Started 2 Step 1 2. On "Select Your System Settings" screen, select the correct region, language and keyboard to display correct dates and currency. Click "Next" to continue. Step 2 3. On "The End User License Agreement" screen, select "Yes, I accept" and click "Next" to continue.
Getting Started 2 Step 3 4. On "What's your computer's name" screen, please choose a name and description for your Tablet PC. Click "Next" to continue. Step 4 5. On "What's your Administrator password" screen, please enter your own administrator password, which will help protect your Convertible Tablet PC from unauthorized access. Click "Next" to continue.
Getting Started 2 Step 5 + 6 6. Following the previous step, you will then be requested to enter more information to set up your Internet connection, such as domain name and online register. Please fill in the relative information and click "Next" to continue. 7. On "Who will use this computer" screen, please create five user accounts at most to be the legal users for your Convertible Tablet PC. Click "Next" to continue. Step 7 8.
Getting Started 2 Step 8 9. The next message, "Welcome to Microsoft Windows" will appear. Click "Next" to continue. ADJUSTING THE DISPLAY CONTROLS The LCD brightness adjustment is controlled by pressing the + and + keys respectively. You need to press these hot-key controls after powering on your Convertible Tablet PC to suit your viewing pleasure. The Brightness hot-key control adjusts the brightness on the LCD.
Getting Started 2.3 2 Using Stylus and Tablet Buttons USING YOUR COMPATIBLE STYLUS To interact with your Convertible Tablet PC, use the Compatible Stylus that is included with your PC. It is a unique tool that takes the place of a mouse or a standard keyboard. Instead of using a standard keyboard or mouse, you can use your stylus with Microsoft® Tablet PC Input Panel or Microsoft® Windows® Journal to enter text with your own handwriting or through a screen keyboard.
Getting Started Point/Hover Tap Double-tap Drag Press and hold Start Input Panel gesture 2 Point Click Double-click Drag Right-click Launch Input Panel Right-click equivalents The stylus can execute the same function as if you clicked the right mouse button. When you press the stylus button and point to the screen for a while, a pop-up menu will appear. The function when pressing this button on your stylus is equivalent as pressing the right-click mouse.
Getting Started 2 hold it until the mouse icon appears, and then lift the stylus. Tips for using stylus • Hold the stylus in the same way that you would hold a pen or pencil when writing on paper. • Rest the palm of your hand on the screen and hold the stylus near the screen surface as you tap or perform other actions. • To tap successfully, tap and lift up your pen quickly on the screen. Avoid pushing too hard with your pen.
Getting Started 2 them. To set the right-handed or left-handed settings: 1. In the "Table and Pen settings" box, go to the Setting tab, and select the "Right-handed" or "Left-handed" Under "Handedness" category. 2. Select the "Right-handed (menu appears on left)" or "Left-handed (menu appears on right)" under "Menu Location" option.
Getting Started 2 screen. Tap on the center of the each crosshair accordingly. 3. After finishing the calibration, tap OK to exit.
Getting Started 2 Change screen orientation Your Convertible Tablet PC screen is more versatile than a desktop or laptop. You can easily change from the landscape to portrait view. To set the screen orientation: 1. In the "Table and Pen settings" box, go to "Display" tab, select the option on the "Orientation" drop-down list under the "Screen Orientation" category. 2. Tap on "Change" button to setup the orientation sequence. 3. There are four preferential settings for the screen orientations.
Getting Started 2 Change orientation sequence • You can also change the screen orientation according to the instructions in “Using the Screen Rotation Button of the Tablet Buttons” in Section 1-3. Adjust screen brightness 1. In the "Table and Pen settings" box, go to "Display" tab, select the option either "When plugged in" or "Powered by batteries" on the "Setting for" drop-down list under the "Screen brightness" category. 2.
Getting Started 2 Pen Options Tab Pen Options tab You can adjust the stylus buttons with a right-click equivalent by clicking the "Use pen button to right-click" checkbox. TABLET BUTTONS There are three convenient buttons called “Tablet Buttons” located on the lower right corner of the TFT-LCD panel. The functions are described as following: Using the Screen Rotation Button The "Screen Rotation Button" let you adjust your Convertible Tablet PC Screen Orientation.
Getting Started 2 clockwise. The flexibility of an adjustable screen layout permits you to shift between Landscape and Portrait viewing modes. You can define the Screen Rotation to None, Once (900), Twice (1800), Three times (2700), respectively Using the 1st Menu Button This Convertible Tablet PC comes with a 1st Menu Button for you to access an array of controls such as: Brightness Control, Volume Control, Rotation, Shutdown System, etc.
2 Getting Started Brightness Control . This option adjusts the brightness of the display. brightness: To adjust the LCD screen 1.Press the 1st Menu button to invoke the first main menu. 2.Use the Direction/Enter Button ( ) to select Brightness Control. 3.Press the Enter button, and the Screen brightness dialog box appears. 4.Continue to use Direction/Enter Button ( the screen brightness. ) to decrease or increase 5.When Screen brightness is suitable, press Enter/OK button for confirmation.
Getting Started 2. Use the Direction/Enter Button ( 2 ) to select Volume Control. 3. Press the Enter button, and the Volume dialog box appears. 4. Use Direction/Enter Button ( of the speakers. ) to decrease or increase the volume 5. When the Volume is suitable, press Enter/OK button for confirmation. Rotation This function is similar to the function of the Screen Rotation Button. It lets you change Convertible Tablet PC screen orientation.
Getting Started 4. • 2 Use the Direction/Enter Button ( ) to select the orientation you want, then press the Enter button to confirm the changes. The LCD integrated touch panel will only provide 16-bit high color resolution while you are using rotation function. Four options in the Rotation menu Rotate 0 Degrees - keeps the screen in landscape viewing. Rotate 90 Degrees - rotates the screen 90 degrees clockwise, in portrait viewing.
Getting Started • 2 You can also tap the Tablet and Pen Settings icon in the Control Panel to do the pen calibration. For more the information, please refer to “Tablet and Pen Settings - Settings Tab - Setting up stylus and calibration” in this section 2.4. Tablet and Pen Settings Tablet PC Tutorials This option is a shortcut to the Convertible Tablet PC Tutorials, which give you an introduction in what is new and different about using a tablet computer. 1.
Getting Started 2 Hibernate System If you select this menu, you will put the Convertible Tablet PC in the hibernation mode. When your computer hibernates, it stores whatever it has in memory on your hard disk and then shuts down. When your computer comes out of hibernation, it returns to its previous state. To put the computer in hibernation mode: 1. Press the 1st Menu button to invoke the first main menu. 2. Use the Direction/Enter Button ( 3. Press the Enter button to enter the sub-menu. 4.
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Using Your Notebook 3 3 Using Your Tablet PC This chapter describes how to operate the standard built-in features of the Convertible Tablet PC that you normally would use in your day-to-day computer work. If you are new to Convertible Tablet PCs and to your operating system, you should also read the manual on how to operate your system. It is very important to familiarize yourself with the operating system.
Using Your Notebook 3.1 3 Starting Your Operating System The operating system is a must ingredient in using your Convertible Tablet PC. Without an operating system, it is like playing chess without the chessboard. It is the platform for all your software application programs to run on. The most popular operating system today is Microsoft Windows.
Using Your Notebook 1. Function Keys 3. Windows Start Menu Key 5. Windows Shortcut Key 3 2. Control Keys 4. Control Keys 6. Cursor Control Keys Keyboard Key features and operations are described below: 1. Function Keys Function keys are application-driven, like F1 through F12 can be found on the keyboard. These keys work together with the Fn Key to activate special functions. Some keys (printed in blue) are preprogrammed with dual functions. 2.
Using Your Notebook 3. 3 Windows keys Use the following two keys to facilitate your work: Start Menu key Displays the Start menu. Shortcut/Application key Provides quick access to shortcut menus. This key acts like a right mouse button. 4. Cursor Control keys Cursor control keys let you position the cursor on the screen where you want. In the screen, the cursor is a blinking underline, block, or vertical bar depending on the application. The cursor indicates where the next text typed is inserted. 5.
Using Your Notebook 3 BASIC KEYBOARD FUNCTIONS Keypad Function Description key. Execute a command. Within many text editing application programs, the key inserts a hard carriage return, just like what ordinary typewriter does. key. Press this key to cancel or escape from a command or function. . Used for multitasking operating system. + + + key. Known as the Print Screen key. Press this key to map the whole screen to share memory for your specific usage.
Using Your Notebook Keypad 3 Function Description character to the right of the cursor, or delete marked texts or items. key. Press this key to delete the character to the left of the cursor. key. Press this key in combination with alphabet letters to produce uppercase letters in typing. Use this key in combination with those two-character keys (found on the second row of the keyboard) to produce the upper marked keys.
Using Your Notebook Keypad + 3 Function Description key. Known as the Alternate key. Used in most application program in combination with other keys to execute a certain command. +. Activates the embedded 15-key numeric keypad. The keys are color coded blue. key. Used in most application program to always activate uppercase alphabet characters. + + key. Used in most application program to scroll the screen without having to move the cursor.
Using Your Notebook Keypad 3 Function Description Right arrow key. Moves the cursor to the right one space at a time. SCREEN CONTROL KEYS Keypad + Function Description key. Moves the cursor to the beginning of a screen or line. key. Moves the cursor up one screen at a time key. Moves the cursor down one screen at a time + key. Moves the cursor to the end of a screen or line. WINDOWS HOT KEYS Keypad Function Description key. Pulls up the Windows Start menu.
Using Your Notebook 3 SPECIAL FUNCTION KEYS The Tablet PC has special system function keys that activate key serving dual functions. When pressed in conjunction with the key, these keys set specific system parameters and are sometimes referred to as "hot keys". Keypad + + + + + 3.3 Function Description Enable or Disables the built-in system speaker. Activate the system into the suspend mode. Switches display between LCD, CRT, or LCD and CRT simultaneously.
Using Your Notebook 3 The Touch Pad works as a mouse pointing device replacement that is used under Windows-based operating system. You can use the standard Microsoft driver that is compatible with the Touch Pad device and is normally used under Windows-based operating system. 1. Touch Pad 3. Right Selection Button 2. Scroll function 4. Left Selection Button Touch Pad Features Here how to use the Touch Pad pointing device: 1.
Using Your Notebook 3.4 3 3. To simulate holding the mouse button down (dragging an icon or selection), use the tap-and-drag gesture. This feels much like a double-click, except that the finger remains on the pad after the second tap: Tap, lift, tap, hold and move. The simulated button remains held as long as the finger remains on the pad. 4. To scroll up or down the screen, just slide up or down on the scroll symbol printed on the Touch Pad to move the screen up or down.
Using Your Notebook 1024x768 3 Max 32-bit colors Max 32-bit colors • 65,536 or 64K colors is also equivalent to 16-bit high color while 16 million or 16M colors is equivalent to 32-bit true color. • You can use the + hot-key to switch the display between LCD only, CRT only, or both LCD and CRT display.
Using Your Notebook 3 Options function in Control Panel of Windows. The definitions of power management mode are depicted as follows: Full-On Mode No device in the system is executed in power management, the system can respond to all applications at maximum performance. Suspend to Disk mode When this mode is activated, the context of the entire system is saved to disk and all components and devices are powered off, while all clocks are also stopped (except Real Time Clock or RTC).
Using Your Notebook 3 Using As a Usual Notebook: Press the lower clasp to release the panel and slowly lift up the LCD panel to open the Convertible Tablet PC. In the beginning, you will find this computer can be used like a usual notebook. Use in normal notebook mode For presentation Rotate your TFT-LCD panel clockwise to your desired degree and angle. In such way, information can be shared with others.
Using Your Notebook 3 As a Tablet PC mode Rotate your TFT-LCD panel clockwise to the end (up to 180 degree). Set down your TFT-LCD panel horizontally, and secure the panel using the latch. Remove the stylus from the pen slot. Now your computer is in Tablet PC. Use as Tablet PC mode by folding up TFT-LCD panel 3.7 How to Access the Combo Drive Your system is equipped with a CD-RW/DVD combo drive installed on the right side of your Convertible Tablet PC.
Using Your Notebook 3 2. Place the disc on top of the CD tray with the label side facing up. Gently press the compact disc onto the center spindle to secure the disc. 3. To remove the disc, press on the center spindle and pull up the disc from the side until the disc snaps out of the spindle lock. • If the eject function is disabled by software or a power failure occurs, the Emergency Eject Hole allows you to manually remove a CD from the reader. 4.
Using Your Notebook 1. Always pick up the CD by its edges. 2. Avoid scratching or soiling either side of the CD. 3. Do not write with CD. 4. Keep the CD away from direct sunlight or high temperatures. 5. Clean fingerprints or dust from the CD by wiping it with a soft cloth. a 3 ball-point pen or apply labels on either side of the The above points also apply to other optical storage media. • The Combo drive is a Class 1 Laser Product.
Enjoy Your Convertible Tablet PC 4 4 Enjoy Your Convertible Tablet PC This chapter will help you learn special function of Convertible Tablet PC. This chapter shows you how to make full use of all the multi-media features of your Convertible Tablet PC. You will learn how to mix and match the built-in sound system and how to use the Combo drive to create an exciting full multi-media presentation.
Enjoy Your Convertible Tablet PC 4.1 4 Using Convertible Tablet PC Input Panel LAUNCHING THE TABLET PC INPUT PANEL Data can be entered from the touch screen by using the Stylus and Tablet PC Input Panel. To launch the Tablet PC Input Panel, tap the Tablet PC Input Panel icon next to the Start button on the lower left corner of the panel. You can either enter data with handwriting panel or soft keyboard of the Tablet PC Input Panel.
Enjoy Your Convertible Tablet PC 4 Inputting with Writing Pad The writing pad converts your handwriting into typed text and inserts it in a location that you specify, such as a DOC document. In some programs, you can choose to enter your handwriting instead of typed text. You can use the writing pad to enter text anywhere that you can use a standard keyboard to enter text.
Enjoy Your Convertible Tablet PC 4 TABLET INPUT PANEL SETTINGS You can define your custom settings by tapping the Tools on the up-left corner. There are six options: Speech, Text Preview, Dock, Options, Help, and Close. • Speech To enable the two different speech modes: Dictation and Voice command to speak to your convertible tablet pc either to dictate or give commands. In the Dictation mode, your Convertible Tablet PC listens to everything you say and changes your words to text.
Enjoy Your Convertible Tablet PC 4 Speech Advanced 4.2 • Help Shows you the help topics, tutorial, program information, version number, and copyright. • Close Close the Tablet PC Input Panel. Using Windows Journal WHAT IS WINDOWS JOURNAL? In Microsoft® Windows® Journal, you can use the tablet pen to write information and save it in a note. You can convert your writing to typed text, and enter typed text into your notes. Also, you can create drawings in your notes and insert pictures.
Enjoy Your Convertible Tablet PC 4 Full screen view of Windows Journal Entering the Note Title Write directly in the Journal document with the stylus, such as the title “Welcome to my Birthday Party!!” in the “Note Title” area.
Enjoy Your Convertible Tablet PC 4 Using a Pen On the Pen toolbar, you can select one of several pens that have different settings for ink color, ink thickness, and tip style. You can customize these pen settings to suit your preferences. Select a pen 1. 2. 3. On the Pen toolbar, tap the small arrow to the right of the Pen button . A list of pens appears. Tap the pen that you want to use. Change pen settings You can change the settings for any pen. 1.
Enjoy Your Convertible Tablet PC 4 Pen Settings Using a Highlighter On the Pen toolbar, you can choose one of several highlighters that have different settings for ink color, ink thickness, and tip style. You can customize these highlighter settings to suit your preferences. Select a highlighter 1. 2. 3. On the Pen toolbar, tap the small arrow to the right of the Highlighter button . A list of pens appears. Tap the highlighter that you want to use.
Enjoy Your Convertible Tablet PC 2. 3. 4. 4 Settings. In the Current highlighters list, tap the highlighter for which you want to change the settings. Select the appropriate color, thickness, and tip style. Tick the Pressure sensitive check box. This means when you press harder with the tablet pen, the ink that you create in your note becomes thicker. Highlighter Settings Using the Eraser Tool You can use to remove writing and drawing from your notes. Select the eraser size 1. 2. 3.
Enjoy Your Convertible Tablet PC 4 Erase an entire ink stroke 1. 2. 3. On the Pen toolbar, tap the arrow to the right of the Eraser button , and tap Stroke. Tap any part of the ink stroke that you want to erase. The entire stroke is erased. Erase portions of an ink stroke 1. On the Pen toolbar, tap the arrow to the right of the Eraser button , and tap the size of the eraser, Small, Medium, or Large, that you want to use. 2.
Enjoy Your Convertible Tablet PC 4 Select Delete command 75
Enjoy Your Convertible Tablet PC 4 LET’S PRACTICE ! Practice using your tablet screen by using the writing tablet. Create a new note and enter the Note Title You can enter the text as titled “Welcome to my birthday party !!”on the Note Title area. Insert a picture To insert a picture, press and hold your stylus and then select Insert Picture from the pop-up menu. You can also select Picture option from the Insert menu on the toolbar.
Enjoy Your Convertible Tablet PC Pen toolbar, tap the small arrow to the right of the Pen button 4 . Send your Note via E-mail 1. 2. 3. To send your note via e-mail, select "Send to Mail Recipient…" from the File menu on the toolbar. The "Send to Mail Recipient" dialog box appears. Select the attachment file format as: Journal note (.jnt), Web page (.mht) or Black and white image (.tif) for your sending.
Enjoy Your Convertible Tablet PC 4.3 4 Using Sticky Notes What is Sticky Notes? With Microsoft® Sticky Notes, it allows you to quickly write notes and keep it easily. You can use this function as the same way when you use a paper sticky note to retain names, phone numbers, simple maps with directions, and other information. You can also use a microphone to record information. A sticky note can contain both writing and recording.
Enjoy Your Convertible Tablet PC 4 Full screen view of Sticky Notes You can execute following functions in the Sticky Notes • To make Sticky Notes open automatically in startup On the Tools menu, point to Options, and then tap Open at Startup. • Keep Sticky Notes always visible on the desktop On the Tools menu, point to Options, and then tap Always on Top. • Delete Sticky Notes On the title bar, tap Delete • Close Sticky Notes On the title bar, tap Close • button. button.
Enjoy Your Convertible Tablet PC • 4 Remove an ink stroke An ink stroke is a continuous movement of the stylus that starts when the stylus touches the screen and ends when the stylus is lifted. You can easily remove an ink stroke from a written note by using the scratch-out gesture. 1. On the Tools menu, point to Options, and then tap Enable Scratch-out Gesture. 2. Using the stylus to draw the line OVER the ink stroke to make the scratch-out gesture activate on the text you want to erase.
Enjoy Your Convertible Tablet PC • 4 If your scratch-out gesture does not OVER the ink stroke that you want to erase. There will be only some portion of the ink stroke deleted. CREATE AND PLAY A VOICE NOTE You can record a new voice note or add your voice to a written note. To use this function, please follow the steps below: 1. Tab on the Start button, point to Programs, and then tab 2. 3. 4. 5. 4.4 Sticky Notes to appear the Sticky Notes.
Enjoy Your Convertible Tablet PC 4 commonly, through an application which has incorporated speech into it. For example, a new word processor or office tool suite may include speech and it will be loaded at that time. LAUNCH SPEECH For speech systems to work properly or for optimal results, the components need to be set up correctly. Set up a microphone 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Plug a microphone into the microphone jack. Open Speech in Control Panel. Select the Speech Recognition tab.
Enjoy Your Convertible Tablet PC 4 Set up speakers 1. 2. 3. You can plug an external speaker into the Line-out jack or using the external speaker. Open Speech in Control Panel. On the Text-to-Speech tab, click Preview Voice to hear the currently selected voice; the text will be spoken by highlighting the words as they are spoken. If the speakers are working properly, you will hear the spoken words.
Enjoy Your Convertible Tablet PC 4 Change languages The language used by either speech recognition (SR) or text-to-speech (TTS) is dependent on the respective engine. Only one engine of each type (SR and TTS) can be active at a given time. You need to decide a particular engine that meets your requirements and use that engine more often. Once an engine is set, it is not usually necessary to change it. To change an SR language: 1. Open Speech in Control Panel. 2.
Enjoy Your Convertible Tablet PC 4 LAUNCH SPEECH IN TABLET INPUT PANEL To launch the speech via Tablet Input Panel, please follow the steps below: 1. Tap the Tablet PC Input Panel icon next to the Start button on the lower left corner of desktop. 2. Tap the Tools on the up-left corner in the Tablet PC Input Panel and select Speech. 3. There are two speech modes: Dictation and Voice command for launching that lets you speak to your tablet computer via dictate or give commands.
4.7 Enjoy Your Convertible Tablet PC 4 Windows Media Player 4.6 Using DVD DVD is the breakthrough in superb full-motion picture playback. One disc can contain at least 4.7GB of information, capable of holding one full-length movie with soundtracks, subtitles, and different languages. Much more, the DVD-ROM drive of your Tablet PC is backward compatible with CD-ROM drive so it allows you to use any CD as well. It also works the same as a CD-ROM.
Enjoy Your Convertible Tablet PC 4 written several times until the CD-R is full; the CD-RW disc, furthermore, can write and erase data repeatedly. Please refer to the related user manual about the CD-RW software. • Please pay attention to the copyright of the software or data you want to backup. Backup or distribution of software or data may be illegal according to the restrictions of the law.
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Connecting to Peripherals 5 5 Connecting to Peripherals This chapter describes how you attach peripheral devices to your Convertible Tablet PC. You can connect an external monitor/TV, attach USB device, or any other peripheral device. You will learn how to use these peripheral devices with the step-by-step instructions depicted in this chapter.
Connecting to Peripherals 5.1 5 Using the USB Port USB or Universal Serial Port is a peripheral bus standard developed by Compaq, DEC, IBM, Intel, Microsoft, NEC and Northern Telecom. Personal computers equipped with USB will allow Convertible Tablet PC peripherals to automatically configure as soon as they are physically attached - without the need to reboot or run setup.
Connecting to Peripherals 5 1. Turn off your Convertible Tablet PC and make sure the monitor power switch is turned off. • The Convertible Tablet PC must be powered off or suspended while the monitor is being connected. Although you can connect the external Monitor without power off the Convertible Tablet PC and the external monitor, however, it is harmful to both devices and it shortens the life of these devices. 2.
Connecting to Peripherals • 5.3 5 Refer to Chapter 3 regarding the possible External CRT resolutions and how to change the display properties. Using the TV Port Also found at the left of your computer is one S-Video port. To display your computer screen on the TV: 1. Turn off your computer and plug one end of the S-Video cable to the end to the input video jack of your television set. 2. Turn on your computer and your television set. 3.
Connecting to Peripherals 5.4 5 4. Double-click on the Display icon and point to Setting tab. 5. Double-click Advanced button and point to Utility Manager tab. 6. Choose the Driver Mode Setting and set primary display to TV, then click OK. Windows now automatically detect the TV port and enable this function. Using the External Audio System At the right side of your Convertible Tablet PC, you will find the built-in audio ports. You can connect Microphone jacks, earphone or powered speaker.
Connecting to Peripherals 5.5 5 Using the LAN Port This Convertible Tablet PC comes with an internal 10Base-T/100Base-TX LAN module that connects your Convertible Tablet PC to other computers/networks through a local area network (LAN) and supports data transfer rates at 10Mbps and can be up to 100Mbps. The 10Base-T standard also called Twisted Pair Ethernet is connected with RJ-45 connectors. The 100Base-TX is based on the older Ethernet standard.
Connecting to Peripherals 5.6 5 Using the Wireless LAN Wireless LAN is the major breakthrough in computer communication technology. It lets user connect to the LAN environment without using any wire to traditional RJ-45 jack. User can enjoy the wireless connection within the range of Wireless Access Point (AP) of LAN. WAP is the wireless transmission and receiving device, it generally connects to the server of a LAN environment or act as a LAN hub with wireless connection.
Connecting to Peripherals 5 • The speed of data transmission is dependent on the quality of the telephone line. Digitally terminated lines improve the speed of data transmission. Contact your service provider for more information. • The analog phone cable is an industry standard cable. Longer cables are available at your local electronics store.
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Customizing Your Convertible Tablet PC 6 6 Customizing Your Convertible Tablet PC Your Convertible Tablet PC uses the Phoenix INSYDE BIOS Setup program that allows you to set several system configuration in changing the way your Convertible Tablet PC performs. This includes your system time and date, disk drive configuration and password setup. This information is then stored in the CMOS RAM and will remain permanent unless you change it again.
Customizing Your Convertible Tablet PC 6.1 6 Running the BIOS Setup Program Your Convertible Tablet PC is likely to have been properly setup and configured by your dealer prior to delivery. However, you may find it necessary to use the computer’s BIOS (Basic Input-Output System) Setup program to change system configuration information, such as the current date and time, or your hard disk drive type. The Setup program can be accessed when you power on the system and pressing the function key.
Customizing Your Convertible Tablet PC 6 Menu Bar The top line of the screen. There are six main-menu on it. • Startup The Startup-main menu contains the options as: Date and Time, Splash Boot Logo, Fast Boot, Set Admin password, Set User password, and Version Info. • Memory The Startup-main menu contains the options as: Cache Systems, Shared Memory, and Memory Frequency. Cache System Lets you set the value of cache system to Disabled or Write Back for set L1 Cache and L2 Cache, respectively.
Customizing Your Convertible Tablet PC • 6 Disks The Disks-main menu contains the options as: IDE Settings, HDD Password, and Virus Alert. IDE Settings Lets you set the value of IDE with the various parameters for HDD Timing, I/O 32 bit transfer, HDD Block transfer, and Select Device, respectively. HDD password Lets you set the password for your hard disk Virus Alert Lets you activate or inactivate the Virus Alert function when system is attacked by the virus.
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Using Options 7 7 Using Options This chapter describes the advanced features and expandable architecture in your Convertible Tablet PC. You can upgrade your system for specific requirements.
Using Options 7.1 7 System Upgrade This section provides some steps in performing a system upgrade for your Convertible Tablet PC. The upgrade procedures include the following: MEMORY UPGRADE Your Convertible Tablet PC offers 200-pin SODIMM (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Module) at least 256 MB DDR-SDRAM. The memory compartment is located inside your computer. The table below lists the possible combinations of different memory module and memory size.
Using Options 7 1. Make sure the system is powered off, the battery also is removed and that no peripheral devices are attached. 2. Turn the computer upside-down and locate the screw that secures the DIMM door at the underside of the notebook. 3. Remove the screw and open the DIMM cover by your finger. 4. Locate the memory module into the empty memory module sockets. (Your system comes with one memory module already installed in the socket.
Using Options 7 To remove a memory module, push the locking tabs aside from the memory module until the module pops up. Then, remove the memory module. UPGRADING HARD DISK Your Convertible Tablet PC offers one 2.5" format, 9.5mm height hard disk. If the volume does not fit your need or it is crashed, you can upgrade it by replacing with new hard disk. Please do the following steps to change it. 1. Remove the screws and open the cover by lifting its upper side cover. 2.
Using Options 7 • Please tighten the screws located at each side of the hard disk before operating the hard disk. Any vibration may cause damage with the running hard disk. • Please contact dealer or certified technician for changing the hard disk drive. The damage of changing HDD resulting from users may not be under warranty.
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Caring for Your Convertible Tablet PC 8 8 Caring for Your Convertible Tablet PC Your Convertible Tablet PC is a fully Windows compatible portable personal computer with the latest features in mobile computing and multimedia technology. Lightweight and compact, your Convertible Tablet PC runs on a wide range of general business, personal productivity, and professional applications. It is ideal for use in the office, at home, and on the road.
Caring for Your Convertible Tablet PC 8.1 8 Important Safety Instructions This Convertible Tablet PC has been tested for conformance with the international safety regulations. Like any electronic device, however, this Convertible Tablet PC should be used with care.
Caring for Your Convertible Tablet PC 8 • Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation; to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered. • The product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register, or in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided. • This product should be operated from the type of power indicated on the marking label.
Caring for Your Convertible Tablet PC 8 If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition. If the product has been dropped or cabinet has been damaged.
Caring for Your Convertible Tablet PC 8.3 8.4 8 Maintaining the LCD Quality • Do not spray liquid directly on the screen or allow excess liquid to drip down inside the device. • Do not place anything on the screen at any time to prevent screen damage, for example, drink or food. • Do not scratch the surface of the screen with any hard objects. • Keep the device away from direct sunlight or strong ultraviolet light for extended periods of time.
Caring for Your Convertible Tablet PC 8.5 8 • Use hard disk maintenance programs like Disk Defragmenter of Windows. This reorganizes your hard disk by eliminating fragmentation and improving your hard disk access time. • Install a system password in your Convertible Tablet PC so others won't be able to use the hard disk. Battery Care Guidelines • Do not heat or attempt to disassemble a battery, and do not place a battery in water or in a fire.
Caring for Your Convertible Tablet PC • 8 Be aware of the possible effect of airport security devices on your device. There are three types of airport security devices: X-ray machines, magnetic detectors (the device you walk through), and security magnetic wands. It is recommended that you prevent exposure of your device to magnetic detectors and security magnetic wands. Shipping Care • Safeguard your data by making a backup copy. • Turn off Convertible Tablet PC and disconnect all external devices.
System Specification A APPENDIX A System Specification This appendix gives information on the technical and hardware specifications of your Convertible Tablet PC. Please note that the information mentioned here may not be exactly the same with your Convertible Tablet PC as specification is subject to change without notice or modifying this manual.
System Specification A PROCESSOR UNIT • INTEL P-M Dothan 1.7 1.8G • Built in 2MB cache memory • INTEL Celeron M 360 1.4G • Built in 1MB cache memory SYSTEM MEMORY • Two 200-pin memory slots • User-upgradeable to maximum memory size 1 GB using DDR 256MB and 512MB SO-DIMMs • DDR266/333 SDRAM modules LCD DISPLAY • 12.
System Specification • A Optical Disk device: Combo DVD+CD-RW AUDIO SYSTEM • H/W Audio Sound Blaster compatible • Built-in 2 high quality paper cone speaker (1.0W) -Ultra thin • Audio input jacks for microphone (MIC) • Audio output jack for external speaker or headphone (Line-Out) • Volume Control: Adjust Volume by Thumb Wheel PCMCIA SLOT TOUCH PAD Touch Pad with scroll function and left/right buttons.
System Specification • 1 x 15-pin VGA (CRT) • 1 x S-Video • 1 x LAN port • 1 x Modem port A WIRELESS DEVICES Wireless LAN: 802.11b+g AC/DC POWER SUPPLY ADAPTER Universal auto-switching 65W (100V~240V) adapter BATTERY • Rechargeable 6-Cells Li-ion battery pack with Smart Battery function • Target Battery Mark: 4 Hours • 2 hours quick charge (computer turned off) HOUSING MATERIAL Top/Button: Magnesium-Aluminum WEIGHT AND DIMENSION • 11.65” (W) x 9.65” (D) x 1.35” (H, front) • ~ 4.
Troubleshooting Appendix B B Troubleshooting GENERAL PROBLEMS Question: Solution: Question: Solution: type Question: Solution: Question: Convertible Tablet PC does not turn on when not connected to AC power. The power may be too low, and the Power LED Indicator starts blinking. Connect to AC power to recharge battery and to run your Tablet PC simultaneously. Battery runs out of power quickly. It is possible you are using your Convertible Tablet PC in ways that drain the power quickly.
Troubleshooting Solution: Question: Solution: B applications, or runs slowly. Convertible Tablet PC is locked. . Close some applications that are not in use, if this doesn’t work, you can restart your system. Be sure to save your data before you restart the system. Convertible Tablet PC does not turn on or the TFT LCD display appears to be off, even though the power is on. The display brightness and contrast are too low. Use the Brightness Control menu to adjust the brightness level of screen image.
Troubleshooting B Question: Solution: Screen is dark Prolonged exposure to direct sunlight can cause your Convertible Tablet PC’s LCD screen to temporarily darken. This is normal for LCD SCREENS AND IS NOT PERMANENT. Question: Display is difficult to see in sunlight or in dark rooms Use the Brightness Control menu to adjust contrast and brightness level for optimal viewing.
Troubleshooting B To test for corruption, switch to another engine. See Changing the text-to-speech engine. If another engine is working properly, reinstall the specific engine from the original source. If no engine is working properly, reinstall the SAPI component from the original source or CD. POSSIBLE SPEECH RECOGNITION PROBLEMS Question: If no sound is detected after testing the system, consider the following: The microphone is muted. Some Solution: microphones have an external control for muting.
Troubleshooting B specific to the manufacturer. The SR engine may be corrupted. To test for corruption, switch to another engine if you have one. See Changing the SR engine. If the other engine is working properly, reinstall the specific engine from the original source. If no engine is working properly, reinstall the SAPI component from the original source or CD.
Using the Recovery CD Appendix C C Using the Recovery CD We suggest that you use the Recovery CD to restore the OS, applications, and drivers preinstalled on your Convertible Tablet PC if your OS is damaged or some important components in the OS are deleted accidentally. • All added files, programs, or other data on your hard disk would be deleted while using the Recovery CD to restore your system.
Using the Recovery CD C 4. If you want to execute the restoration procedures, press any key. To stop the restoration procedures, remove the Recovery CD from the CD-ROM drive and press Ctrl+Alt+Del to exit and reboot. 5. After the restoration procedures of Recovery CD DISK 1 are completed, please remove it from the CD-ROM drive and insert the Recovery CD DISK 2 to continue. After you insert the Recovery CD DISK 2, press the Enter button to continue. 6.
