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  • Page 1 ViewSonic ® ViewPad 1000 Tablet PC User Guide Guide de l’utilisateur Bedienungsanleitung...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction Your ViewPad 1000 Tablet PC ..........2 Precautions ................2 ViewPad 1000 Features Software Included ............... 3 Performance Features ............3 Accessories ................. 4 Basic Setup System at a Glance ..............5 Front View ................5 Back View ................7 AC Adapter ................
  • Page 3 Enabling Automatic Reboot ..........32 Standby Resume Security ............34 Disabling the Standby Resume Password Prompt ..... 34 Upgrading the Memory in Your ViewPad 1000 ...... 35 Upgrading the System Memory ........... 35 Installing a New Memory Module ........35 Troubleshooting An Initial Check List ..............
  • Page 4 Specifications ................. 48 Customer Support ..............52 Cleaning and Maintenance ............. 53 Limited Warranty ..............54 Safety Guidelines ..............56 Compliance and Safety Notices ..........57 Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) Compliance ....57 Safety Notices ..............59 ViewSonic ViewPad 1000 Tablet PC...
  • Page 5 Copyright © ViewSonic Corporation, 2002. All rights reserved. ViewPad is a trademark of ViewSonic Corporation. ViewSonic and the three birds logo are registered trademarks of ViewSonic Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, the Microsoft Internet Explorer logo graphic, Outlook, DirectX, DirectSound, Microsoft Word, MSN, Excel, CalliGrapher, and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.

  • Page 6: Your Viewpad 1000 Tablet Pc

    Internet through the use of the built-in WAN, LAN, and Wi-Fi wireless connectivity. This user guide will help you set-up your ViewPad 1000 and introduce you to its many features. Important! Save the original box and all packing material for future shipping.

  • Page 7: Viewpad 1000 Features

    The system is equipped with 10.4-inch TFT SVGA touch-screen display panel for clear text and brilliant colors. Portrait Mode or Landscape Mode To serve your specific needs, the ViewPad 1000 can be used in either Portrait or Landscape mode. ViewSonic ViewPad 1000 Tablet PC...

  • Page 8: Accessories

    Wi-Fi LAN adapter, a Fast Ethernet adapter, and a 56K modem. Additional Expansion and Connectivity The ViewPad 1000 offers a full array of I/O ports including two Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports, microphone and audio out jacks, external VGA port, wireless...

  • Page 9: Basic Setup

    Right-click Mode - To use the stylus in Right-click mode, click the mouse icon on the task bar to toggle from Left-click to Right-click mode. ViewSonic ViewPad 1000 Tablet PC...
  • Page 10 Mode) or horizontally (Landscape Mode) on a desktop. You will need to rotate the display content 90 degrees using the Pivot software. Rubber Feet - Rubber feet allow the ViewPad 1000 to be positioned on its side. ViewSonic ViewPad 1000 Tablet PC...

  • Page 11: Back View

    Memory (SDRAM) Expansion Slot Cover - Two SODIMM expansion slots are located here. One of the slots is already occupied by a 128-MB SODIMM module. Docking Port - The docking port allows the ViewPad 1000 to connect to the optional ViewPad Dock.

  • Page 12: Ac Adapter

    Battery Pack and Battery Latch - The battery pack is a built-in power source for the ViewPad 1000. Slide the battery latch to release the battery pack. Power Jack (DC-in) - The AC Adapter supplies power to the ViewPad 1000 and charges the ViewPad battery.

  • Page 13: Keyboard Features

    Right Mouse Button Left Figure 4: The Wireless Keyboard The Wireless Keyboard is used to enter data into the ViewPad 1000. It has an integrated pointing device, embedded numeric keypad and cursor control keys. Wireless Keyboard Features Pointing Device - Move the integrated pointing device just as you would a mouse or touch pad.

  • Page 14: Windows Keys

    Start Key - This key allows you to pull up the Windows Start Menu. Application Menu Key - This key brings up the popup menu for the application you are currently in. Windows Application Windows Start Key Menu Key Start Key ViewSonic ViewPad 1000 Tablet PC...

  • Page 15: Display

    • Flashing Green - indicates that the hard drive is being accessed. • Solid Amber - indicates that the ViewPad 1000 is in standby mode. • Flashing Red - indicates that the ViewPad 1000 is in the process of saving to disk in preparation for going into hibernation mode.
  • Page 16 Setting. The Driver Mode Setting dialog box appears as shown in Step 3. Figure 7: Navigating to the Display Setting Window Clear the Auto box. Make sure you have connected the ViewPad 1000 to an external plug-and-play capable CRT monitor, LCD monitor, or RGB projector.
  • Page 17 IMPORTANT: You will need to re-start the ViewPad 1000 in order to use this utility. Figure 8: The SiS Display Settings Window Once you have restarted Windows , repeat steps 1-3 and select ® Multimonitor in the Driver mode box.

  • Page 18: Xp Control Panels

    XP Control Panels Your ViewPad 1000 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 Figure 9: Category View Click here to...

  • Page 19: Audio Features

    Press and move the slider bar up or down for the control(s) of your choice. You can also control the Balance between speakers in each control option. Check Mute All or Mute individual volume control(s) to temporarily silence the speakers without changing the volume setting. ViewSonic ViewPad 1000 Tablet PC...
  • Page 20 You will need to use audio processing software to enable the built-in microphone: for example, Microsoft Sound Recorder. To access voice recording, click Windows start > All Programs > Accessories > Entertainment > Sound Recorder. ViewSonic ViewPad 1000 Tablet PC...

  • Page 21: Modem

    Press one end of the netword cable into the Fast Ethernet Port (located on the back of the ViewPad 1000) until the connector snaps securely into the port. Connect the other end of the cable to either an Ethernet outlet jack or to an RJ-45 port on a UTP concentrator or hub in the network.

  • Page 22: Battery Power And Management

    ViewPad 1000 and into an electrical outlet. The charging time is approximately two hours when the ViewPad 1000 is turned off. If the ViewPad 1000 is plugged into an AC outlet, the battery will still charge with the ViewPad 1000 in operation. Charging an empty battery pack with the device On requires six hours rather than two hours to fully charge.

  • Page 23: Installing And Removing The Battery Pack

    The Very Low Battery condition occurs at 3% power. The power LED indicator will blink and the system will beep at 4-second intervals. When the ViewPad 1000 warns of its low battery condition, you will have about 5-10 minutes to save your current work.
  • Page 24 To Detach the Battery Pack Position the ViewPad 1000 bottom-side up on a flat and secured surface. Locate the battery latch. Slide the latch to its release position and hold. While pressing the latch, push the battery’s hard case to the left a quarter of an inch, then lift the battery from the battery compartment.

  • Page 25: About Windows Xp Power Management Feature

    The Windows power management allows you to enter time-out values for the display and hard disk. You can also have your ViewPad 1000 automatically enter a standby mode or shut itself down in the event of low or critical battery power.

  • Page 26: Stand By Mode

    Enable hibernation option > OK. The Power On/Power Management Button The ViewPad 1000 uses a one-button design. This means that both the power on/ off and the system power management functions share the same physical button as shown below. To enable the Stand By mode, see.

  • Page 27: Using Software

    Although your touch screen is already factory-calibrated, there may be times when the ViewPad 1000 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 28 Click the stylus in the middle of the wheel again. Repeat this exercise several times until the screen returns to the Calibration Applet. Click OK. The recalibration takes place immediately upon exiting the application. No need to restart the ViewPad ViewSonic ViewPad 1000 Tablet PC...

  • Page 29: Screen Rotation

    Screen Rotation A special application, Pivot Software, allows you to use the ViewPad 1000 in Vertical (portrait) mode or Horizontal (landscape) mode. Rotating the Screen Display Click the Pivot icon in the Windows task tray. A pop up menu appears as shown below.

  • Page 30: My-T-Touch Soft Keyboard

    Or, you can double-click on the Virtual Keyboard icon on the desktop or at the lower right-hand corner of the task tray. For more information, go to the following web site: http://www.myttouch.com/myttouch/mtt.htm Figure 20: My-T-Touch Soft Keyboard ViewSonic ViewPad 1000 Tablet PC...

  • Page 31: Lcd Brightness Control

    Select Brightness. The following box appears. Figure 22: The Brightness Control Options Press the Brighter (+) button several times to increment the brightness or press the Dimmer (-) button to decrease the brightness. Press OK to exit. ViewSonic ViewPad 1000 Tablet PC...

  • Page 32: Citrix Ica Client

    Citrix ICA Client The Citrix (Independent Computing Architecture) permits server-based ® ® computing. The ICA protocol enables your ViewPad 1000 to function as a terminal when connected to a server running Citrix MetaFrame software. ® The Citrix ICA Client for Windows lets you use your ViewPad 1000 to make ®...

  • Page 33: Recognition Mode

    Selection tool. You can choose other tools and colors from the PenOffice Toolbar for writing, highlighting, or drawing. The Eraser tool can be used to remove strokes — just cross a stroke or a group of strokes with the tool’s dashed line. ViewSonic ViewPad 1000 Tablet PC...
  • Page 34 PenOffice is in a suspended operation mode when no mode icons are selected. PenOffice does not process pen activities when in its suspend mode. Use the suspend mode if your application requires input from the pen (such as drawing or note taking activity). ViewSonic ViewPad 1000 Tablet PC...

  • Page 35: Working Without A Keyboard

    Go to Start > Control Panel then double-click on the Users and Passwords icon. Go to the Advanced tab. Un-check the Require Users to Press Ctrl-Alt- Delete. Press OK to exit. Figure 25: The Users and Passwords Window ViewSonic ViewPad 1000 Tablet PC...

  • Page 36: Automatic Reboot

    Switch to Classic View under Control Panel. Go to the Advanced tab then click Startup and Recovery Settings as shown below. Click here for restart settings Figure 26: The Startup and Recovery Settings Button ViewSonic ViewPad 1000 Tablet PC...
  • Page 37 Click Automatically restart > OK to exit. Figure 27: The Automatic Restart Option ViewSonic ViewPad 1000 Tablet PC...

  • Page 38: Standby Resume Security

    Power Options icon. The Power Options Properties window opens. Click the Advanced tab as shown below. Leave the ‘Prompt for password...’ field unchecked. Press OK to exit. Clear this box Figure 28: The Power Options Properties Window ViewSonic ViewPad 1000 Tablet PC...

  • Page 39: Upgrading The Memory In Your Viewpad 1000

    Memory Module, commonly known as a SODIMM. Module capacity can be 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB, 128 MB or 256 MB. Note: Your ViewPad 1000 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 ViewPad 1000 modules.
  • Page 40 Attention: Notice the notch on the extracted module. The notch’s off-center placement allows the module to fit into the socket in only one orientation. The replacement module will be similarly notched to help you place it properly into its slot. ViewSonic ViewPad 1000 Tablet PC...
  • Page 41 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 Retaining Screw. You have now completed the memory upgrade. ViewSonic ViewPad 1000 Tablet PC...

  • Page 42: Troubleshooting

    • Check to see that the power cords are completely and firmly plugged to the wall outlet and to the ViewPad 1000. • Check to see that the ViewPad 1000 power indicator is on. • Check for any incorrect or loose cable connections. Make sure the latches on the connectors catch securely at their receptacles.

  • Page 43: Audio Problems

    LED does not light, there may be a hard disk spin problem. • Recall if your ViewPad 1000 has been subjected to static electricity or physical shock. If so, you may have damaged the disk drive.

  • Page 44: Abnormal Sounds

    Blank Screen If the display panel remains blank when the system is turned on: Make sure the ViewPad 1000 is not in the power saving mode. In these modes, the display is turned off to conserve energy. ViewSonic ViewPad 1000 Tablet PC...

  • Page 45: Screen Is Difficult To Read

    • Check for some intervening object blocking infrared communication between the Keyboard and the ViewPad 1000. • The ViewPad 1000 is designed to use only one keyboard at a time. If you are connecting an external keyboard to the system, the wireless keyboard may not work.

  • Page 46: Bios Problems

    CMOS Checksum Failure Message If a message, CMOS Checksum Failure, displays during the booting process: • 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.

  • Page 47: Insufficient Memory Error Message

    • 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 ViewPad 1000 Tablet PC...

  • Page 48: 100 Mbps Mode Nonresponsive

    If the ViewPad 1000 becomes hot: • In a high temperature operating environment, 95 degrees Fahrenheit (35 degrees Celsius) or more, the ViewPad 1000’s case bottom can reach 120 degrees Fahrenheit (49 degrees Celsius). • Make sure the air vents are not blocked.

  • Page 49: Program Slowing

    • You may be running too many applications. Try to close some applications or increase available system memory for higher performance. • The processor may have overheated due to the system’s inability to regulate its internal heat. Make sure the ViewPad 1000’s ventilation grills are not blocked. Power, Start, and Battery Problems...

  • Page 50: Printing Problems

    • The battery charge indicator LED on the ViewPad 1000 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.

  • Page 51: Appendix

    Dual Independent LCD and External Monitor Display Supported Memory Sharing Shared-memory architecture (up to 50% of the total system memory, 32 MB maximum) Other Features ® ® Direct3D and DirectX 6.0 compatible ® VESA DDC1, DDC2B & DDC 3.0 supported ViewSonic ViewPad 1000 Tablet PC...
  • Page 52 IEEE 802.11b, Wi-Fi compliant Roaming Full mobility and seamless roaming from cell to cell and across access points (subject to access point) Network Protocols TCP/IP NDIS3 NDIS4 Management Utility Link Config for network join and diagnostics ViewSonic ViewPad 1000 Tablet PC...
  • Page 53 50-60 Hz 1.7 A Max @ 115 V Output: 16 V, 3.75 A 60 W Recharge: System OFF - 3.7-4.2 HR (100%) System ON - 6-6.5 HR (100%) Other Features Capabilities Low Battery Warning Suspend/Resume ViewSonic ViewPad 1000 Tablet PC...
  • Page 54 One 9-pin Serial connector Two USB connectors One 56bps Modem jack (RJ-11) One Fast Ethernet connector (RJ-45) One DC-in connector One docking connector for the ViewPad 1000 Button One Eject button for system removal LED Indicators One AC-in Green LED indicator...

  • Page 55: 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 South Africa viewsonic.com/asia T: 886 2 2246 3456 service.ap@ F: 886 2 8242 3668 viewsonic.com ViewSonic ViewPad 1000 Tablet PC...

  • Page 56: Cleaning And Maintenance

    ® cleaners on the ViewPad 1000 screen or case. Some chemical cleaners have been reported to damage the screen and/or case of the ViewPad 1000. ViewSonic will not be liable for damage resulting from use of any ammonia or alcohol-based cleaners.

  • Page 57: Limited Warranty

    MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NONINFRINGEMENT. How long the warranty is effective*: ViewSonic ViewPads 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 58: 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 ViewPad 1000 Tablet PC...

  • Page 59: 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 ViewPad 1000 Tablet PC...
  • Page 60 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 ViewPad 1000 Tablet PC...

  • Page 61: 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 ViewPad 1000 Tablet PC...
  • Page 62 • Do not attempt to make any adjustment of the unit. • If the unit requires service, contact an authorized service center. • Avoid direct eye exposure to the infrared LED beam. Be aware that the beam is invisible light that cannot be seen. ViewSonic ViewPad 1000 Tablet PC...
  • Page 63 ViewSonic Corporation...

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