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HP Compaq tc1000 Reference Manual

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Reference Guide
Compaq Tablet PC TC1000

Docking Station

Document Part Number: 289315-001
November 2002
This guide provides information on docking and undocking
the tablet PC to the Tablet PC Docking Station, operating the
docking station with the tablet PC, and using the screen protector,
as well as tips on solving common problems.

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  • Page 1: Docking Station

    Reference Guide Compaq Tablet PC TC1000 Docking Station Document Part Number: 289315-001 November 2002 This guide provides information on docking and undocking the tablet PC to the Tablet PC Docking Station, operating the docking station with the tablet PC, and using the screen protector, as well as tips on solving common problems.
  • Page 2 © 2002 Compaq Information Technologies Group, L.P. Compaq and the Compaq logo are trademarks of Compaq Information Technologies Group, L.P. in the U.S. and/or other countries. All other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies. Compaq shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    1 Getting Started Contents of the Packing Box ..... . 1–1 Docking Station Components ..... 1–2 Front View.
  • Page 4 Contents Connecting and Using External Devices ... . 3–10 Connecting Standard External Devices ..3–10 Connecting Monitors ......3–11 Connecting USB Devices .

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    Contents of the Packing Box Before you begin, be sure that you have removed everything from the packing box: ■ Tablet PC Docking Station ■ Screen protector ■ AC adapter ■ Warranty and service information ■ Tablet PC Docking Station quick setup poster ■...

  • Page 6: Docking Station Components

    Getting Started Docking Station Components Front View Front Components Item Component Docking stand Release handle Docking connector Docking eject pin Docking restraint latch Docking alignment brackets (2) 1–2 Description Holds the tablet PC when it is docked. Ejects the tablet PC from the docking stand. Connects to the tablet PC.

  • Page 7: Right Side View

    Right Side View Right Side Components Item Component MultiBay Pivot arm Tablet PC TC1000 Docking Station Reference Guide Description Supports a diskette drive, CD-ROM or CD-RW drive, DVD drive, CD-RW/DVD drive, or second hard drive. Tilts the docking stand forward and backward to enable different viewing angles and different docking modes.

  • Page 8: Back View

    Getting Started Back View Back Components Item Component RJ-45 network jack External monitor connector Audio line-in jack Audio line-out jack USB connectors (3) AC power connector 1–4 Description Connects a network cable. Connects an optional external monitor or overhead projector. Connects the stereo audio function of optional audio devices such as CD players.

  • Page 9: Left Side View

    Left Side View Left Side Components Item Component External MultiBay connector MultiBay release lever Security cable slot ✎ If an optional External MultiBay device is connected to a USB connector, the device must also be connected to AC power. Refer in this chapter to the “Right Side View”...

  • Page 10: Tablet Pc Components

    Getting Started Tablet PC Components Tablet PC docking alignment slots The tablet PC docking alignment slots fit onto the docking station docking alignment brackets. 1–6 Tablet PC TC1000 Docking Station Reference Guide...
  • Page 11 Tablet PC Attachment Slots Item Component Screen protector slots (2) Universal attachment slots (2) Alignment key slot Tablet PC TC1000 Docking Station Reference Guide Description Stabilize the screen protector when it is attached to the tablet PC. Secure the screen protector, the portfolio, or keyboard to the tablet PC.

  • Page 12: Keyboard Components

    Getting Started Keyboard Components Keyboard Attachment and Security Components Item Component Screen protector slots (2) Attachment release switch Universal attachment slots (2) Alignment key slot 1–8 Description Attach the screen protector to the keyboard. Releases an attachment, such as the screen protector or portfolio, from the keyboard.

  • Page 13: Docking And Undocking The Tablet Pc

    Connecting to a Power Source The docking station must be connected to external power for operation. Å WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the equipment: ■ Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. The grounding plug is an important safety feature.
  • Page 14 Docking and Undocking the Tablet PC To connect to a power source: 1. Connect the AC adapter cable to the AC power connector on the back of the docking station 1 . 2. Connect the power cord to the AC adapter 2 . 3.

  • Page 15: Docking The Tablet Pc

    Docking the Tablet PC Power to the tablet PC can be on or off when docking or undocking, and the tablet PC can be docked with or without the optional keyboard. The screen protector must be resting on the tablet PC screen, and not folded back, to prevent blocking the docking connector.
  • Page 16 Docking and Undocking the Tablet PC 3. While supporting the back of the docking stand with your fingers, squeeze the tablet PC and the docking stand together until you feel the tablet PC snap into place. Snapping the tablet PC into place 2–4 Tablet PC TC1000 Docking Station Reference Guide...
  • Page 17 Docking and Undocking the Tablet PC If the docking stand is oriented in writing mode, the docking base provides adequate support, so the back of the docking stand does not need to be supported. Simply press the tablet PC into place. For more information on writing mode, refer in this document to the “Using the Tablet PC Docking Station and Screen Protector”...
  • Page 18 Docking and Undocking the Tablet PC The optional keyboard includes a docking connector pass-through so that the tablet PC can be docked with the keyboard attached. Optional keyboard docking connector pass-through Follow the previous procedure for docking the tablet PC when a keyboard is attached.

  • Page 19: Undocking The Tablet Pc

    Undocking the Tablet PC The tablet PC can be on or off when docking and undocking. To undock the tablet PC: 1. Pull the release handle. Pulling the release handle 2. Pull the tablet PC away and out of the docking stand. Removing the tablet PC from the docking stand Tablet PC TC1000 Docking Station Reference Guide Docking and Undocking the Tablet PC...

  • Page 20: Using The Tablet Pc Docking Station And Screen Protector

    Using the Tablet PC Docking Station and Screen Protector Turning the System On and Off When the tablet PC is docked in the Tablet PC Docking Station, turn the system on or off using the power button on the tablet PC. Power to the tablet PC can be on or off when docking or undocking.

  • Page 21: Changing The Orientation

    Using the Tablet PC Docking Station and Screen Protector Changing the Orientation To change the tablet PC orientation from portrait to landscape, turn the tablet PC counterclockwise. Changing the tablet PC from portrait to landscape 3–2 Tablet PC TC1000 Docking Station Reference Guide...
  • Page 22 Using the Tablet PC Docking Station and Screen Protector To change the tablet PC orientation from landscape to portrait, turn the tablet PC clockwise. Changing the tablet PC from landscape to portrait Changing the orientation also automatically changes the orientation of the images on the tablet PC screen. ✎...

  • Page 23: Changing The Angle Of The Tablet Pc

    Using the Tablet PC Docking Station and Screen Protector Changing the Angle of the Tablet PC The pivot arm that connects the docking stand to the base of the docking station enables you to change the angle of the tablet PC from viewing mode to writing mode.

  • Page 24: Using Multibay Devices

    Using MultiBay Devices The following MultiBay devices can be used with the docking station: ■ Diskette drive ■ CD-ROM or CD-RW drive ■ DVD drive ■ CD-RW/DVD drive ■ Hard drive Ä CAUTION: Static electricity can damage electronic components. Before beginning these procedures, make sure you are grounded (discharged of static electricity) by briefly touching a grounded, unpainted metal object or surface.

  • Page 25: Inserting And Removing Devices

    Using the Tablet PC Docking Station and Screen Protector Inserting and Removing Devices Power State of Tablet PC When Inserting and Removing Devices Device Action Hard drive Inserting Removing CD-RW Inserting Removing All other Inserting devices Removing To insert a MultiBay device, slide the device into the bay. Inserting a MultiBay device 3–6 Power State...
  • Page 26 To eject a MultiBay device: Ä CAUTION: Be sure all MultiBay activity has stopped before removing a drive from the MultiBay. Removing a drive before MultiBay activity has stopped can result in data loss. 1. Pull the MultiBay release lever. Pulling the MultiBay release lever ✎...

  • Page 27: Using External Multibay Devices

    Using the Tablet PC Docking Station and Screen Protector Using External MultiBay Devices The docking station External MultiBay connector does not require the External MultiBay to be connected to AC power. Refer to the External MultiBay Reference Guide for more information.
  • Page 28 To install a security cable: 1. Loop the security cable around a secured object. 2. Pull the security cable lock through the cable loop and insert the cable 1 into the security cable slot on the docking station. 3. If the cable has a key 2 , use it to lock and unlock the cable. Connecting a security cable Tablet PC TC1000 Docking Station Reference Guide Using the Tablet PC Docking Station and Screen Protector...

  • Page 29: Connecting And Using External Devices

    Using the Tablet PC Docking Station and Screen Protector Connecting and Using External Devices Connect external devices to the docking station connectors. Do not attach devices to the connectors on the tablet PC. Failure to use the docking station connectors may result in degraded performance.

  • Page 30: Connecting Monitors

    5. Turn on the device. 6. Turn on the system by pressing the power button on the tablet PC. To disconnect a standard external device from the docking station, turn off the device, then disconnect the device from the docking station. Connecting Monitors To connect an external monitor to the system, insert the monitor cable into the external monitor connector on the back of the...

  • Page 31: Using Communications Devices

    Using the Tablet PC Docking Station and Screen Protector A USB device functions in the system in the same way as a comparable non-USB device. The USB connectors support USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 devices. A USB hub is a connecting device that can be powered or unpowered.

  • Page 32: Attaching And Detaching The Screen Protector

    Attaching and Detaching the Screen Protector When you are using only the tablet PC, attach the screen protector to the tablet PC. When you are using the tablet PC with the tablet PC keyboard, attach the screen protector to the keyboard.
  • Page 33 Using the Tablet PC Docking Station and Screen Protector 3. Fold the screen protector over the tablet PC screen. Folding the screen protector over the tablet PC 3–14 Tablet PC TC1000 Docking Station Reference Guide...

  • Page 34: Detaching The Screen Protector From The Tablet Pc

    Detaching the Screen Protector from the Tablet PC To detach the screen protector from the tablet PC, slide and hold the attachment release switch 1 on the tablet PC as you detach the clips on the screen protector from the slots on the tablet PC 2 .

  • Page 35: Attaching The Screen Protector To The Keyboard

    Using the Tablet PC Docking Station and Screen Protector Attaching the Screen Protector to the Keyboard To attach the screen protector to the keyboard: 1. Align the 4 clips (2 sets of 2) on the screen protector with the 2 universal attachment slots and the 2 screen protector slots on the keyboard.
  • Page 36 Using the Tablet PC Docking Station and Screen Protector 3. Fold the screen protector over the tablet PC screen. Folding the screen protector over the tablet PC with the keyboard attached Tablet PC TC1000 Docking Station Reference Guide 3–17...

  • Page 37: Detaching The Screen Protector From The Keyboard

    Using the Tablet PC Docking Station and Screen Protector Detaching the Screen Protector from the Keyboard To detach the screen protector from the keyboard, slide and hold the attachment release switch 1 on the keyboard as you detach the clips on the screen protector from the slots on the keyboard 2 . Detaching the screen protector from the keyboard 3–18 Tablet PC TC1000 Docking Station Reference Guide...

  • Page 38: Getting Help

    Getting Help If you have a problem not addressed in this guide, you can get further information and other help in the following locations. Compaq Technical Support In North America, call Compaq Computer Support at (1-800-652-6672). This service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

  • Page 39: Compaq Web Site

    Troubleshooting ■ Conditions under which the problem occurred ■ Hardware configuration ■ Hardware and software you are using ■ Type of printer connected ■ Printed information from Compaq Diagnostics or a list of the devices and error messages received ■ Technical support registration number (if applicable) Compaq Web Site The Compaq Web site has the latest information on this product...

  • Page 40: Troubleshooting Problems, Causes And Solutions

    Troubleshooting Problems, Causes and Solutions The following tables list possible problems, the possible cause of each problem, and the recommended solutions. Docking Problems Docking Problem Solutions Problem Possible Cause The tablet PC is The tablet PC is not not properly fully seated.

  • Page 41: Tablet Pc Orientation Problems

    Troubleshooting Tablet PC Orientation Problems Tablet PC Orientation Problem Solutions Problem Possible Cause The tablet PC is The tablet PC is in not the primary viewing mode. display. Default Desktop Profile applications are Manager has been not showing disabled. when the tablet PC is in viewing or writing modes.

  • Page 42: Multibay Device Problems

    MultiBay Device Problems MultiBay Problem Solutions Problem Possible Cause A MultiBay The drive is not drive is not properly inserted in recognized as the MultiBay. part of the system. External Device Problems External Device Problem Solutions Problem Possible Cause A new device is The device cable or not recognized power cord is loose.

  • Page 43: Dimensions

    Dimensions The docking station requires the following desk space: ■ Viewing mode: 20.3 × 20.3 cm (8.0 × 8.0 inches) ■ Writing mode: 21.6 × 45.7 cm (8.5 × 18 inches) Operating Environment Factor Temperature Operating Nonoperating Relative humidity (noncondensing) Operating Nonoperating Maximum altitude (unpressurized)

  • Page 44: Rated Input Power

    Specifications Rated Input Power Input Power Operating voltage Operating current Operating frequency range When powered by a DC source ✎ This product is designed for IT power systems in Norway with phase-to-phase voltage not exceeding 240 Vrms. Finding More Environmental Information The docking station is a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 45 AC adapter 2–2 AC power connector 1–4 aligning the tablet PC 2–3 alignment brackets 2–3 slots 2–3 alignment brackets 1–2 alignment slot 1–8 alignment slots 1–6 altitude apecifications B–1 angle, changing tablet PC 3–4 attachment release switch keyboard 3–18 on tablet PC keyboard 3–18 tablet PC 3–15 tablet PC keyboard 1–8 audio line-in jack 1–4...
  • Page 46 Index disconnecting external device 3–11 diskette drive 3–5 docking connector 1–2 problems A–3 stand 1–2 tablet PC 2–3 with keyboard 2–6 docking eject pin 1–2 docking restraint latch 1–2 drives 3–5 DVD drive 3–5 DVD/CD-RW drive 3–5 electric shock warning 2–1 environmental information B–2 external devices...
  • Page 47 release switch, attachment keyboard 3–18 on tablet PC keyboard 3–18 tablet PC 3–15 RJ-11 telephone jack 3–12 RJ-45 network jack 1–4 screen protector attaching 3–13 clips 3–13 detaching 3–15 docking with 2–3 slots 1–7 screen protector slots 1–8 security cable slot 1–5 static electricity 3–5 tablet PC alignment slot 1–7...

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