Motion Computing M1200 User Manual page 70

PROBLEM
O S
PERATING YSTEM
I've forgotten my BIOS password
and can't access my system.
The program I'm working in has
stopped responding, but the
cursor moves and other programs
work.
The system keeps showing the
wrong date and time even after I
reset it.
The system seems to be operating
more slowly than usual.
C
OMMUNICATIONS
The wireless communication
keeps connecting even when I
don't want it to.
Data doesn't transfer through the
wired Ethernet cable.
CAUSE
The Tablet PC will let you enter a
certain number of incorrect
passwords (five) before it locks
the system.
The program has crashed.
Wrong time zone is selected.
The system memory (CMOS)
battery on the mainboard may
need to be replaced.
The hard drive is full or nearly full. Run the Disk Cleanup utility to
The disk needs defragmenting.
The default setting is On.
The Ethernet cable is not
connected correctly.
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Appendix B Troubleshooting and Support
SOLUTION
Turn the Tablet PC off and back on
and try re-entering your password
(you can do this as many times as
needed). If you have forgotten
your password, contact your
Motion Computing reseller or
Motion Computing Technical
Support for information about
unlocking your system.
Press the Security button (small
button with a key icon) on the
Tablet PC front panel to open the
Task Manager and end the non-
responsive program.
Check that the time zone is
correct and reset it as needed.
Contact your Motion Computing
Reseller or Motion Computing
Support at
www.motioncomputing.com/
support
clear out unnecessary and
temporary files. Remove
unneeded programs and files.
Consult the "Performance and
Maintenance" section of the Help
and Support Center.
Run Disk Defragmenter to
consolidate files and folders on
the hard drive. Consult the
"Performance and Maintenance"
section of the Help and Support
Center.
Uncheck the Wireless
Communications checkbox in the
Motion Dashboard.
Reconnect and check the activity
LEDs next to the LAN (RJ-45)
port. They should flash green and
amber.