User's Manual

58 Caring for the Pen Chapter 3 Caring for Your XSLATE R12
Caring for the Pen
If you use a digitizer pen with your tablet:
• Store the digitizer pen in the pen holder when not in use.
• Avoid storing the pen vertically on its tip. It can damage the pen-to-digitizer function.
• Keep the pen away from any liquid because the pen contains electronic components that
could be damaged when wet.
• In certain environments, particles or debris can stick to the pen tip or the Tablet PC
display. Make sure you wipe off the pen with a soft cloth to avoid scratching the display.
• If you’ll be working in harsher environments, we recommend that you purchase the
Rugged Digitizer Pen for your XSLATE R12, which is available for purchase from the
Accessories page. Open Input Devices. If you need replacement tips, you can order them
separately for this rugged pen.
• Change the tips regularly, especially if you drop the pen onto a rough surface that could
damage the tip or embed debris in it. Damaged pen tips can scratch the display.
N
OTE: To order pens or new pen tips, go to Accessories. Scroll down and tap Input Devices.
Replacing Pen Tips
Pen tips eventually wear down or get damaged, so the pen includes extra tips and a tool for
replacing them.
Typically, change the pen tip every 90 days. If you use the pen in a dirty or dusty environment,
c
hange the pen tip every 30 days. Particles can become embedded in the pen tip and scratch
the display.
1. Grasp the old tip with the replacement tool. Use the notch on the ring to grab the tip.
2. Pull the old tip out of the pen.
3. Insert a new tip by placing the flat e
nd of the pen tip in first.
4. Apply slight pressure to push the tip into place.
Cleaning the Fingerprint Reader
Under normal circumstances, you should clean the fingerprint reader once a month, or
whenever necessary.
To clean the fingerprint reader, gently rub the sensor surface with the cloth that is included with
the
tablet or any microfiber cloth.
WARNING: Don’t use bleach, solvents, or abrasives. Don’t spray or pour any liquid directly on
the sensor.
Caring for the Tablet Battery
To maximize the performance of the battery, condition the battery once a month. To condition
it, run the tablet on battery power until the battery’s charge level drops below 20%. Then use AC
power until it is fully charged.
For more information about batteries, see U
SING THE BATTERY on page 45.