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- Page 1 IMPORTANT! For all technical support issues, or if anything is missing as listed under Package Contents in this user guide, please contact ViewSonic before returning the product. See the Customer Support table in this guide for contact information. ViewSonic ®...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Package Contents ..............2 Optional Accessories .............. 2 Optional Warranties/Insurance ..........2 Precautions ................3 Knowing Your V1250 V1250 Tour ................4 Front View ................4 Back View ................5 Left View ................6 Bottom View ................ 7 Converting to a Tablet ............8 Performance Features ............ - Page 3 Upgrading the System Memory ..........34 Installing a New Memory Module ........34 Security .................. 36 Using the Security Lock ............36 Using Passwords ..............36 Using Accessories Docking Station ..............38 Troubleshooting Table ..................41 ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250...
- Page 4 Safety Guidelines ..............55 Compliance and Safety Notices ..........56 Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) Compliance ....56 Safety Notices ................ 58 Battery Safety Notice ............58 Lithium Battery Warning ............58 Power Supply Safety Notice ..........58 ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250...
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Page 5: Product Registration
NERGY Corporate names and trademarks are the property of their respective companies. Disclaimer: ViewSonic Corporation shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein; nor for incidental or consequential damages resulting from furnishing this material, or the performance or use of this product. -
Page 6: Getting Started
• AC Adapter and Power Cord(s) • User Guide on C:\V1250\UG • Carrying Case Optional Accessories The Tablet PC V1250 offers a host of optional accessories on our web site to improve its use including the following: • Docking Station • External Firewire CD or DVD/CD-RW •... -
Page 7: Precautions
Precautions • For best viewing conditions view • Do not operate your V1250 outside the screen from a distance of 15" in a wet, damp or extremely cold to 18". environment. • NEVER REMOVE THE REAR • Do not place heavy objects on the COVER. -
Page 8: Knowing Your V1250
This section shows the following views of visible ports and buttons: Front View Back View Left View Bottom View Front View Open latch LCD Display Microphone Security Key Wireless (Ctrl-Alt-Del) On/Off Charging status Rotate HD access Wireless ON/OFF Sleep Power Journal Auto-brightness sensor ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250... -
Page 9: Back View
Back View DC IN VGA port Modem Ethernet Mic IN Audio OUT ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250... -
Page 10: Left Side View
Left Side View Stylus slot PC card slot SD Secure Disk, or MS Memory Stick slot, or MMC Multi Media Card IEEE 1394 Firewire Power ON latch ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250... -
Page 11: Bottom View
Bottom View Battery Pack Latch Battery Pack Compartment Screw Memory Expansion Slot ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250... -
Page 12: Converting To A Tablet
Converting to a Tablet To convert the V1250 to a tablet, do the following. 1 Push in and slide the latch to the left while gently opening the display screen. Open the display to a vertical position as shown below. - Page 13 3 Press and slide the latch to the right. 4 Align the two white marks shown below as you close the display flat against the keyboard and the tablet clicks into place. 5 Now you have a Tablet PC. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250...
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Page 14: Performance Features
Memory The V1250 is equipped with a fast SO-DIMM DDR SDRAM. Advanced Graphic Engine The V1250 comes with an integrated Intel video processor for high performance graphics. Expandability The system offers one SO-DIMM slot for memory expansion, allowing users to easily increase the system’s capacity as the need arises. -
Page 15: Internal Antenna
(USB) ports, microphone and audio out jacks, external VGA port, Firewire port, and a multi-pin connector for the optional Tablet PC Docking Station. The V1250 also includes a Type II PC Card slot and a multi-card slot for additional expansion. -
Page 16: Software Included
• Power One Finance Calculator • Zinio Reader – Eval Indicators – LED Status Indicators The LED Status Indicators on the top of the V1250 display the operating status of your V1250. The Power Indicator LED • Green Light - indicates that the unit is ON. -
Page 17: Using The Keyboard
Beep Help Fn+F1 Sleep Fn+F2 Display Toggle Fn+F3 Display On/Off Fn+F4 Speaker On/Off Fn+F5 Num Lock Fn+F11 Scroll Lock Fn+F12 Brightness Up Fn+Right Cursor Brightness Down Fn+Left Cursor Volume Up Fn+Up Cursor Volume Down Fn+Down Cursor ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250... -
Page 18: Using The Touch Pad
Using the Touch Pad The Touch pad shown below acts like a mouse with special control keys. Switch between applications Escape Scroll up/down, and push to Enter Open Internet Right click - context menu ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250... -
Page 19: Storage
5 Replace the HD Bay cover and re-install the screw. Optical Disk Drive Your V1250 has a Firewire port to plug in an optional IEEE 1394 Optical Disk Drive (see Optional Accessories) for loading and running files from a Compact Disc. For more functionality, you can opt for the DVD/CDRW Combo ODD which supports CD Burning and DVD media. -
Page 20: Display
You can set your V1250 to have the brightness automatically adjust according to the illumination of the environment you are in. This is very useful when using the V1250 as a tablet and you have no access to the keys for Brightness Adjustment. -
Page 21: Screen Rotation
4 Click Apply or OK. Screen Rotation To rotate the screen from Portrait to Landscape mode or vice versa, press the Rotate button ( ) on the Tablet PC. See the Front View shown earlier in this user guide. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250... -
Page 22: Xp Control Panels
XP Control Panels Your V1250 running on XP has two ways to view the Control Panel as shown below: the Category View and the Classic View. Click here to switch to Classic View Click here to switch to Category View... -
Page 23: Audio
For more information on keyboard shortcuts including Mute audio, see the Special Function Key table. Audio mute [F5] key [ ] key Audio up [Fn] Function key [ ] key Audio down Built-in Speakers ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250... -
Page 24: Battery Pack
V1250 and into an electrical outlet as shown in the Quick Start Guide. The battery continues to charge while you use the V1250 if the unit is plugged into an AC outlet. When the battery is fully charged, the battery charge indicator is off. -
Page 25: Checking The Battery Level
• Disable the parallel and serial ports if no devices are attached. • Eject any PC Card from the card slot when not in use. Even when an inserted PC Card is not in operation, it still draws a small amount of power. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250... -
Page 26: Battery Warning
The Critical Battery Warning occurs when the Battery Power falls to 3%. At this point, a Warning Bubble appears on the Task Tray along with a short beep. IMPORTANT: If the V1250 warns of its Critical Battery condition, save your current work immediately or plug in the supplied AC Adapter. -
Page 27: Removing The Battery Pack
CAUTION: Do not scratch the LCD display screen. 2 Slide the Battery Latch to the left as shown below. Put your thumb in the Battery thumb hole and pull the Battery Pack out. Battery latch Battery thumb hole ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250... -
Page 28: Windows Xp Power Management
The Windows power management allows you to enter time-out values for the display and hard disk. You can also have your V1250 automatically enter a standby mode or shut itself down in the event of low or critical battery power. -
Page 29: Power Saving Options
Hibernation option. The Power On/Power Management Button The V1250 power On/Off button serves two functions: to turn the unit on and to put the unit in Stand By (system power management). To turn the V1250 on, slide the power On button. -
Page 30: Using Your V1250
Using your V1250 Initial Setup 1 Charge the battery With the V1250 still turned off, let the battery fully charge the first time for up to 2.5 hours. Open the unit as shown in the one-page insert that came in the package. - Page 31 2 Connect the power cord (1) With the V1250 turned off, plug AC/DC Adapter to the Power Port on the back of the Tablet PC. (2) Plug in Power Cord to AC/DC Adapter. (3) Plug the power cord into an AC wall outlet.
- Page 32 Slide the power on button once to turn the unit on. If the unit is already on, then sliding the button powers the unit off. When the V1250 is plugged into an AC power outlet, the battery charges as you use the V1250.
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Page 33: Booting Up For The First Time
1 To familiarize yourself with the features and parts of the V1250, see the V1250 Features section in this guide. 2 For more information on using the V1250, click on Start > All Programs > Tablet PC > Tablet PC Tutorials, or 3 Go to Microsoft Help. -
Page 34: Calibrating The Touch Screen
Calibrating the touch screen Although your touch screen is already factory-calibrated, there may be times when the V1250 screen will need to be recalibrated for higher accuracy. The touch screen is a thin membrane on top of the LCD display that responds to mechanical pressure on the screen’s surface. -
Page 35: Connectivity
1 Plug one end of the phone line into the modem port located on the back of the V1250. See the figure of the Back View in this user guide. 2 Plug the other end of the line into an analog phone wall outlet. -
Page 36: Wireless Lan
Wireless LAN Wi-Fi LAN Adapter Your new V1250 comes with a built-in Wireless LAN adapter. This allows you to access and transmit data wirelessly to an access point. Consult your network administrator for instructions on connecting your wireless adapter to the network. -
Page 37: Usb
Your V1250 offers two High Speed USB 2.0 ports that allow you to connect USB compliant devices such as Mice, Keyboards, Cameras, External Hard/ Optical Drives, etc. 1394 Firewire Your V1250 has a 1394 Firewire port that allows you to connect IEEE 1394 compliant devices like Digital Video Cameras, External Hard/Optical Drives, etc. -
Page 38: Upgrading The System Memory
Memory Module, commonly known as a SO-DIMM. Module capacity can be 256 MB or 512 MB. Note: Your V1250 has been tested with a wide range of memory products on the market. However, not all memory modules are compatible. Go to www.viewsonic.com for a list of compatible V1250 modules. - Page 39 Pivot the module until the latches on both sides of the socket snap into place. (You will feel it solidly click into place.) Replace the Memory Slot Cover and the Screw. You have now completed the memory upgrade. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250...
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Page 40: Security
2 On the drop down menu, select Pen Calibration and follow the on-screen instructions. 3 Setting up a Numeric password a. Turn the V1250 ON and then tap on the screen using the stylus when the ViewSonic Bird Logo comes up. b. On the drop down menu, select Change Password. - Page 41 4 Setting up a Signature Password a. Turn the V1250 ON and then tap on the screen using the stylus when the ViewSonic Bird Logo comes up. b. On the drop down menu, select Change Password. c. Select Written Password.
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Page 42: Using Accessories
1 Connect the AC Power Adapter The Docking Station allows you to run your Tablet PC from a standard AC power outlet. Connect the AC adapter and power cord as shown below. Docking Station - Back View ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250... - Page 43 VGA 15-pin Ethernet 3 Dock the Tablet PC Set the Tablet PC down on the Docking Station aligning with the four guides shown below. Press the Tablet down onto the Docking Station until it clicks into place. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250...
- Page 44 System Battery has priority over the External Battery 5 Press the release button with your thumb To un-dock the Tablet PC from the Docking Station, press your thumb on the release button until the unit disengages. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250...
- Page 45 AC adapter is lit. Check to see that the power cords are completely and firmly plugged to the wall outlet and to the V1250. Check to see that the V1250 power indicator is on. Check for any incorrect or loose cable connections.
- Page 46 If the file does not open and the light LED does not light, there may be a hard disk spin problem. • Recall if your V1250 has been subjected to static electricity or physical shock. If so, you may have damaged the disk drive.
- Page 47 Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter to perform a disk defragmentation. Display If the display Make sure the V1250 is not in the panel power saving mode (Stand By). In Problems remains these modes, the display is turned...
- Page 48 Failure, displays during the booting Problems Checksum process: Failure Message • Contact ViewSonic Customer Support. See the Customer Support section in the manual. • The life of the CMOS battery varies from between three to five years depending on usage. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250...
- Page 49 • Certain brands of memory module Recognized may not be compatible with your system. Go to www.viewsonic.com for a list of compatible SO-DIMM. • The memory module may not have been installed properly. Go back to the memory section to review the details of this operation.
- Page 50 • Make sure the physical connections on both ends of the cable are good. • The hub or concentrator may not be working properly. Check to see if other workstations connected to the same hub or concentrator are working. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250...
- Page 51 (interrupt request) conflict with the ® card. See Windows on-line help for solving IRQ conflicts. • Reboot the V1250 to see if the problem persists. • The card may be defective. Try the card on another system, if possible. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250...
- Page 52 OK. In a few seconds, Windows will prompt you to remove the card. Performance Overheating If the V1250 becomes hot: Problems • In a high temperature operating environment, 95 degrees Fahrenheit (35 degrees Celsius) or more, the V1250’s case bottom...
- Page 53 Make sure the V1250’s ventilation grills are not blocked. Power, Start, Power Down The V1250 powers down as soon as and Battery on Startup it is powered on: Problems Battery power may be extremely low.
- Page 54 • The battery charge indicator LED on the V1250 should be lit when you plug in the AC adapter. • Make sure the battery module is fully inserted in its bay and that the battery latch is in its locked position.
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Page 55: Appendix
Display Enhanced 3D/2D Graphics Core Simultaneous LCD & CRT Display with Dual View Support Wireless LAN Wireless • Intel 2100 802.11b Wireless LAN (V1250) Connectivity • Intel 2200BG 802.11g Wireless LAN (V1250S) • 2.4 high sensitivity antenna Modem Wired Connectivity •... -
Page 56: Customer Support
F: 65 273 1566 viewsonic.com Asia Other Asia/Pacific viewsonic.com.tw T: 886 2 2246 3456 service.ap@ countries F: 886 2 8242 3668 viewsonic.com.tw South Africa viewsonic.com/asia T: 886 2 2246 3456 service.ap@ F: 886 2 8242 3668 viewsonic.com ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250... -
Page 57: Cleaning And Maintenance
® cleaners on the V1250 screen or case. Some chemical cleaners have been reported to damage the screen and/or case of the V1250. ViewSonic will not be liable for damage resulting from use of any ammonia or alcohol-based cleaners. Changing the Stylus Tip Hold the stylus in one hand and the round clip shown below that came in the package in the other hand. -
Page 58: Limited Warranty
MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NONINFRINGEMENT. How long the warranty is effective*: ViewSonic Tablet PCs are warranted for one (1) year for all parts (except software) and one (1) year for all labor from the date of the first consumer purchase. -
Page 59: Safety Guidelines
BLACK. The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED. If you have any questions concerning which proper power cord to use, please consult with the dealer from whom you have purchased the product. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250... -
Page 60: Compliance And Safety Notices
Français - Le present appareil numerique nemet pas de bruits radioelectriques depassant les limites applicables aux appareils numeriques de Canada ICES-003 Class B prescrites dans le reglement sur le brouillage radioelectrique edicte par le Ministere des Communications du Canada. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250... - Page 61 Install and use the equipment according to the instruction manual. This device complies with JATE (Japan Approvals Institute for Telecommunications Equipment) requirement under authority of Ministry of Telecommunications. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250...
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Page 62: Safety Notices
Power Supply Safety Notice The power supply provided with this device is for use with this device only. Replace only with the same or equivalent type power supply as recommended by the manufacturer. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250... - Page 63 ViewSonic Corporation...