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Copyright © 2004
All Rights Reserved - Printed in Taiwan
User's Guide
Original Issue: 2004/05
This manual will guide you in the set up and use of your new Convertible
Tablet PC. Information in this manual has been carefully checked for accuracy
and is subject to change without notice.
No part of this manual may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or
transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopy,
recording, or otherwise, without prior written permission.
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permitted and prohibited uses of the product.
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  • Page 1 onvertible Tablet PC Copyright © 2004 All Rights Reserved - Printed in Taiwan User’s Guide Original Issue: 2004/05 This manual will guide you in the set up and use of your new Convertible Tablet PC. Information in this manual has been carefully checked for accuracy and is subject to change without notice.

  • Page 2: Power Cord Set Requirements

    onvertible Tablet PC Electrical Restrictions WARNING: This equipment is designed for connection to a grounded (earthed) outlet. The grounding type plug is an important safety feature. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, damage to your equipment, or loss of data, do not disable this feature.

  • Page 3: General Requirements

    onvertible Tablet PC KEMA Norway NEMKO Sweden SEMKO Switzerland United United States Flexible cord must be <HAR> Type HO5VV-F, 3-conductor. 1.0 mm2 conductor size. Power cord set fittings (appliance coupler and wall plug) must bear the certification mark of the agency responsible for evaluation in the country where it will be used.
  • Page 4 onvertible Tablet PC • The power cord set must have a minimum current capacity of 10A and a normal voltage rating of 125 or 250 volts AC, as required by each country’s power system. • The appliance coupler must meet the mechanical configuration of an EN 60320.

  • Page 5: Fcc Information

    onvertible Tablet PC Lever det brugte batteri tilbage til leverandoren. 6. Norwegian Ekspolsjonsafe ved feilaktig skifte av batteri. Benytt samme batteritype eller en tilsvarende type anbefalt av apparatfabriknten. Brukte batterier kasseres i henhold til fabrikantens instruksjoner. 7. Finnish Paristo voi räjähtää, jos se on virheellisesti asennettu. Vaihda paristo ainostaan laitevalmistajan suosittelemaan tyyppiin.

  • Page 6: Fcc Radiation Exposure Statement

    onvertible Tablet PC This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
  • Page 7 onvertible Tablet PC EN 301 489-1 V.1.3.1 (2001-09) / EN 301 489-17 V.1.1.1 (2000-09) EN 50371: 2002 EN 60950: 2000 802.11b Restrictions: - European standards dictate maximum radiated transmit power of 100mW EIRP and frequency range 2.400-2.4835GHz; - In France, the equipment must be restricted to the 2.4465-2.4835GHz frequency range and must be restricted to indoor use."...
  • Page 8 onvertible Tablet PC About Your Convertible Tablet PC ongratulations on your new Professional Convertible Tablet PC purchase.. This Convertible Tablet PC incorporates the best features with the latest technologies. This Convertible Tablet PC is a fully functional computer combining the technology of a notebook PC and Tablet PC computer.
  • Page 9 onvertible Tablet PC About This User’s Guide elcome to your Convertible Tablet PC User’s Guide. This manual covers what you need to know about your Convertible Tablet PC. This manual assumes that you understand the basic concepts of Windows and the PC. In no time, you will be able to do great and fun things with your Convertible Tablet PC.

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    onvertible Tablet PC Table of Contents ABOUT YOUR CONVERTIBLE TABLET PC........ 8 ABOUT THIS USER’S GUIDE ......9 INTRODUCTION ................5 EATURE IGHLIGHT ..............6 PC ........7 NPACKING THE ONVERTIBLE ABLET PC ....... 8 NSIDE OF THE ONVERTIBLE ABLET Power/Wireless LAN Status Icons ..........
  • Page 12 onvertible Tablet PC USING YOUR TABLET PC.............45 ..........46 TARTING PERATING YSTEM ......46 NDERSTANDING THE EYBOARD UNCTIONS Basic Keyboard Functions ............49 rsor Control Keys..............50 Screen Control Keys ..............51 Windows Hot Keys.................51 Special Function Keys ..............52 ........53 SING THE OUCH OINTING EVICE ..........54 ONFIGURING CREEN...
  • Page 13 onvertible Tablet PC ................83 SING PEECH What is Speech? ................83 Launch Speech ................84 Launch Speech in Tablet Input Panel ........... 87 MPEG F ..........87 LAYING IDEO AND ILES DVD................... 88 SING CONNECTING TO PERIPHERALS ..........91 USB P ..............
  • Page 14 onvertible Tablet PC APPENDIX A SYSTEM SPECIFICATION........121 Processor Unit ................122 System Memory................122 LCD Display ................122 VGA System .................122 Storage..................122 Audio System ................123 PCMCIA ..................123 Touch Pad..................123 Keyboard ..................123 Flash BIOS ..................123 I/O Ports ..................123 Wireless devices................124 AC/DC Power Supply Adapter ............124 Battery ..................124 Housing Material.................124 Weight and Dimension ..............124...

  • Page 15: Introduction

    Introduction 1 Introduction our Convertible Tablet PC is a full Windows compatible portable personal computer and is the next evolutionary stage in the development of the computer. Being part of a broad industry Tablet PC initiative, this latest feature in mobile computing and Tablet PC technology is evolving today's notebook computers into the future today.

  • Page 16: Feature Highlight

    onvertible Tablet PC Feature Highlight The Convertible Tablet PC is an astounding mobile computing device with a range of input and communication options. This Convertible Tablet PC is integrated with a full-width keyboard and can be used as a full-function notebook.

  • Page 17: Unpacking The Convertible Tablet Pc

    Upon receiving your Convertible Tablet PC, open the carton and carefully remove the contents. The shipping carton should contain the following items: þ Convertible Tablet PC Unit with stylus pen þ Custom AVERATEC Soft padded shell þ AC Adapter and AC Power Cord þ Li-Ion Battery Pack þ...

  • Page 18: About Your Convertible Tablet Pc

    onvertible Tablet PC Carefully inspect each component to make sure that nothing is missing and/or damaged. If any of these items is missing or damaged, notify your retailer or reseller immediately. Be sure to save the shipping materials and the carton in case you need to ship the Convertible Tablet PC or if you plan to store the computer away sometime in the future.

  • Page 19: About This User's Guide

    Introduction • TFT Tablet LCD Display: The 12.1’’ TFT Tablet LCD integrates a touch panel and provides a 1024x768 XGA screen resolution with32-bit true color. Portrait and landscape mode support makes this Convertible Tablet PC more versatile and ideal for Internet browsing and writing. •...
  • Page 20 onvertible Tablet PC • Status LED Indicator Keeps you informed of your Convertible Tablet PC current operating status. Description of the status icons appears in the latter part of this section. • WLAN On/Off Switch You can use this switch to turn on/off Wireless LAN function. In order to meet FCC regulations, the Wireless LAN is set to OFF when you first power ON your computer or when resuming from Hibernation mode.

  • Page 21: Power/Wireless Lan Status Icons

    Introduction LAN S OWER IRELESS TATUS CONS The Power/Wireless LAN LED keeps you informed of the current operating status. Each LED is marked with an icon to designate the system status. 1. Power Indicator 2. Wireless LAN access 3. Battery Charging LED •...

  • Page 22: Tablet Buttons Function

    onvertible Tablet PC ⇓ Blinking Orange Light indicates that the battery power is critically low. Light off indicates that no battery is installed. ⇓ ABLET UTTONS UNCTION A. Screen Rotation Button B. First Menu Button Direction/Enter Button • Screen Rotation Button This function permits you to shift the screen between Landscape and Portrait viewing modes.

  • Page 23: Status Led Icons

    Introduction LED I TATUS CONS The Status LED Panel keeps you informed of the Convertible Tablet PC’s current operating status. Each LED is marked with an icon to designate the system status. A. Optical Drive Access B. Drive Access C. Num Lock D.

  • Page 24: The Front Side Of The Convertible Tablet Pc

    onvertible Tablet PC keyboard is activated. When activated, all alphabet keys typed in will be in uppercase or capital letters. • Scroll Lock When LED light is green it indicates that the Scroll Lock key on the keyboard is activated. The Scroll Lock key has different functions depending on the software you are using.

  • Page 25: The Rear Side Of The Convertible Tablet Pc

    Introduction The Rear Side of the Convertible Tablet PC The system ports at the back of your Convertible Tablet PC can connect various devices. Each port is described as following. 1. Locking Device Keyhole 2.USB Port 3. Monitor Port 4.Air-Outlet Vent •...

  • Page 26: The Left Side Of The Convertible Tablet Pc

    onvertible Tablet PC run the LCD display and the external monitor simultaneously or switch it to monitor only by using the display hot-key by pressing < Fn> +<F8>. • Air-Outlet Vent Emits heat out of your Convertible Tablet PC and keeps it within operating temperature.

  • Page 27: The Right Side Of The Convertible Tablet Pc

    Introduction • DC Power Port Lets you connect the AC power adapter to supply continuous power to your notebook and recharge the battery. • LAN Port An internal 10Base-T/100Base-TX LAN module connects your Convertible Tablet PC to other computers/networks through a local area network (LAN).

  • Page 28: The Underside Of The Convertible Tablet Pc

    onvertible Tablet PC Right Side Features • DVD+CD-RW Combo Drive Allows you to load and start programs from a compact disc (CD) or a digital video disc (DVD) and play conventional audio CDs. It also can make CD by using CD-R or CD-RW. •...

  • Page 29: Convertible Tablet Pc Accessories

    Introduction Bottom of the System • Hard Disk Compartment Open the cover of this compartment to replace the Hard Disk Drive. Please refer to Chapter 7 for how to replace it. • Battery Bay Equipped with a Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery pack. •...

  • Page 30: Battery Pack

    onvertible Tablet PC Battery Pack Aside from the AC adapter, your Convertible Tablet PC can also be powered through the internal battery pack. The battery pack uses rechargeable Lithium- Ion (Li-Ion) battery cells that provide long computing hours when fully charged and power management enabled.

  • Page 31: Getting Started

    Getting Started Getting Started our Convertible Tablet PC is designed and pre- configured for easy setup and use. This chapter describes the installation steps you should follow to get your Convertible Tablet PC up and running as quickly as possible. You also can learn the procedures on how to use the stylus and tablet buttons.

  • Page 32: Preparing The Power Supply

    onvertible Tablet PC Preparing the Power Supply SING ATTERY The primary source of this Convertible Tablet PC power is a battery pack. The 6-cell 2200 mA Lithium-Ion battery allows up to 4 hours of battery life at full operation. The battery pack is visible and accessible from the underside of this Convertible Tablet PC.

  • Page 33: Using The Ac-Dc Adapter

    Getting Started Remove Battery Pack AC-DC A SING THE DAPTER If you prefer to operate Convertible Tablet PC on AC power, use the AC-DC adapter that comes with this product . Simply connect the power adapter into the DC-in jack on the Convertible Tablet PC, and then plug the power adapter to a wall socket.

  • Page 34: Extending Battery Life

    onvertible Tablet PC The AC adapter provides external power source to your Convertible Tablet PC and charges the internal battery pack at the same time. The AC adapter also has an auto-switching design that can connect to any 100VAC ~ 240VAC power outlets.
  • Page 35 Getting Started Step 1 On "Select Your System Settings" screen, select the correct region, language and keyboard to display correct dates and currency. Click "Next" to continue. Step 2 On "The End User License Agreement" screen, select "Yes, I accept" and click "Next"...
  • Page 36 onvertible Tablet PC Step 3 On "What's your computer's name" screen, please choose a name and description for your Tablet PC. Click "Next" to continue. Step 4 On "What's your Administrator password" screen, please enter your own administrator password, which will help protect your Convertible Tablet PC from unauthorized access.
  • Page 37 Getting Started Step 5 + 6 Following the previous step, you will then be requested to enter more information to set up your Internet connection, such as domain name and online register. Please fill in the relative information and click "Next" to continue. On "Who will use this computer"...

  • Page 38: Adjusting The Display Controls

    onvertible Tablet PC When screen appears "Thank You ! ", your registration process is completed. Step 8 The next message, "Welcome to Microsoft Windows" will appear. Click "Next" to continue. DJUSTING THE ISPLAY ONTROLS The LCD brightness adjustment is controlled by pressing the <Fn> +< F9> and <Fn>...

  • Page 39: Using Stylus And Tablet Buttons

    Getting Started Using Stylus and Tablet Buttons SING OMPATIBLE TYLUS To interact with your Convertible Tablet PC, use the Compatible Stylus that is included with your PC. It is a unique tool that takes the place of a mouse or a standard keyboard.
  • Page 40 onvertible Tablet PC Use a single-tap anywhere that you would normally use a mouse with a single- click. Use the same method, double-tap with the stylus, to perform the same function of double-clicking a mouse. There are four basic stylus functions. The p en actions that correspond to mouse functions are as follows: Stylus Action Equivalent Mouse Action...

  • Page 41: Tablet And Pen Settings

    Getting Started 2. To drag an item, press the stylus button, hold it and drag this item to the position you want, and then release the button. Using press and hold for right-click You can perform mouse right-click equivalent "press and hold" with your stylus.
  • Page 42 onvertible Tablet PC portrait. When you want to customize your tablet buttons or stylus button, just like adjusting computer mouse settings, you can define it on the Tablet and Pen Settings icon found in the Control Panel. Settings Tablet Change handedness settings Adjusting the handedness settings will improve handwriting recognition and also changes the location of menus so that your hand will not cover them.
  • Page 43 Getting Started Tablet and Pe n Settings dialog box Setting up stylus and calibration If you find that the tip of the stylus does not accurately point at items on the screen, then you can calibrate how the screen responds to the pen. In "Table and Pen settings"...
  • Page 44 onvertible Tablet PC Display Tab Display tab Change screen orientation Your Convertible Tablet PC screen is more versatile than a desktop or laptop. You can easily change from the landscape to portrait view. To set the screen orientation: In the "Table and Pen settings" box, go to "Display" tab, select the option on the "Orientation"...
  • Page 45 Getting Started Change screen orientation Change orientation sequence You can also change the screen orientation according to the instructions in “Using the Screen Rotation Button of the Tablet Buttons” in Section 1-3.
  • Page 46 onvertible Tablet PC Adjust screen brightness In the "Table and Pen settings" box, go to "Display" tab, select the option either "When plugged in" or "Powered by batteries" on the "Setting for" drop-down list under the "Screen brightness" category. Move the slider to the left or right to decrease or increase the screen brightness.

  • Page 47: Tablet Buttons

    Getting Started You can adjust the stylus buttons with a right-click equivalent by clicking the "Use pen button to right-click" checkbox. ABLET UTTONS There are three convenient buttons called “Tablet Buttons” located on the lower right corner of the TFT-LCD panel. The functions are described as following: Using the Screen Rotation Button The "Screen Rotation Button"...
  • Page 48 onvertible Tablet PC Menu options are described as following: Brightness Control This option adjusts the brightness of the display. To adjust the LCD screen brightness: 1. Press the 1 Menu button to invoke the first main menu. 2. Use the Direction/Enter Button ( ) to select Brightness Control.
  • Page 49 Getting Started 1. Press the 1st Menu button to invoke the first main menu. 2. Use the Direction/Enter Button ( ) to select Volume Control. 3. Press the Enter button, and the Volume dialog box appears. 4. Use Direction/Enter Button ( ) to decrease or increase the volume of the speakers.
  • Page 50 onvertible Tablet PC Use the Direction/Enter Button ( ) to select the orientation you want, then press the Enter button to confirm the changes. The LCD integrated touch panel will only provide 16-bit high color resolution while you are using rotation function. Four options in the Rotation menu Ÿ...
  • Page 51 Getting Started In the Settings tab, tap the Calibrate button. There will be crosshair appearing at the four corners of the screen. Tap on the center of the each crosshair accordingly. After finished the calibration, tap OK to exit. You can also tap the Tablet and Pen Settings icon in the Control Panel to do the pen calibration.
  • Page 52 onvertible Tablet PC For more information about Windows Journal Tutorial, Tablet PC Input Panel Tutorial, and Speech Tutorial. Please see the description for details in Chapter 4. Hibernate System If you select this menu, you will put the Convertible Tablet PC in the hibernation mode.
  • Page 53 Getting Started Shutdown System This menu allows you to shutdown the Tablet PC and turn off the system. To shutdown your Convertible Tablet PC: Press the 1st Menu button to invoke the first main menu. Use the Direction/Enter Button ( ) to select Shutdown System.

  • Page 55: Using Your Tablet Pc

    Using Your Notebook Using Your Tablet PC his chapter describes how to operate the standard built-in features of the Convertible Tablet PC that you normally would use in your day-to-day computer work. If you are new to Convertible Tablet PCs and to your operating system, you should also read the manual on how to operate your system.

  • Page 56: Starting Your Operating System

    onvertible Tablet PC Starting Your Operating System The operating system is a must ingredient in using your Convertible Tablet PC. Without an operating system, it is like playing chess without the chessboard. It is the platform for all your software application programs to run on. The most popular operating system today is Microsoft Windows.
  • Page 57 Using Your Notebook 1. Function Keys 2. Control Keys 3. Windows Start Menu Key 4. Control Keys 5. Windows Shortcut Key 6. Cursor Control Keys Keyboard Key features and operations are described below: Function Keys Function keys are application-driven, like F1 through F12 can be found on the keyboard.
  • Page 58 onvertible Tablet PC Windows keys Use the following two keys to facilitate your work: Start Menu key ⇓ Displays the Start menu. Shortcut/Application key ⇓ Provides quick access to shortcut menus. This key acts like a right mouse button. Cursor Control keys Cursor control keys let you position the cursor on the screen where you want.

  • Page 59: Basic Keyboard Functions

    Using Your Notebook ASIC EYBOARD UNCTIONS Keypad Function Description <Enter> key. Execute a command. Within many text editing application programs, the <Enter> key inserts a hard carriage return, just like what ordinary typewriter does. <Esc> key. Press this key to cancel or escape from a command or function.

  • Page 60: C U Rsor Control Keys

    onvertible Tablet PC Keypad Function Description <Shift> key. Press this key in combination with alphabet letters to produce uppercase letters in typing. Use this key in combination with those two- character keys (found on the second row of the keyboard) to produce the upper marked keys.

  • Page 61: Screen Control Keys

    Using Your Notebook Keypad Function Description Up arrow key. Moves the cursor up one line at a time. Down arrow key. Moves the cursor down one line at a time. Left arrow key. Moves the cursor to the left one space at a time.

  • Page 62: Special Function Keys

    onvertible Tablet PC Keypad Function Description <Start> key. Pulls up the Windows Start menu. <Right Click> key. Performs a mouse right-click function for Windows system. PECIAL UNCTION The Tablet PC has special system function keys that activate key serving dual functions.

  • Page 63: Using The Touch Pad Pointing Device

    Using Your Notebook Using the Touch Pad Pointing Device Your Convertible Tablet PC comes with a built-in Touch Pad pointing device that is found on the center of the palm-rest surface. The Touch Pad offers a number of options that let you customize how it functions.

  • Page 64: Configuring Your Screen Display

    onvertible Tablet PC The rectangular surface acts like a miniature duplicate of your display screen. To move the mouse cursor, place the finger lightly on the sensor pad and move in the desired direction. If you reach the end of the pad, lift your finger and place it back down on the other side of the pad.

  • Page 65: Changing The Display Properties Under Windows

    Using Your Notebook Display Possible Resolution Maximum Color 1024x768 640x480 Max 32-bit colors XGA LCD 800x600 Max 32-bit colors 1024x768 Max 32-bit colors CRT Only 640x480 Max 32-bit colors 800x600 Max 32-bit colors 1024x768 Max 32-bit colors 65,536 or 64K colors is also equivalent to 16-bit high color while 16 million or 16M colors is equivalent to 32-bit true color.

  • Page 66: Using Your Convertible Tablet Pc

    onvertible Tablet PC activity is detected. This feature not only gives you longer battery hours but cooler systems and components as well. For more information on how to control the power management features of your Convertible Tablet PC, refer to Power Options function in Control Panel of Windows. The definitions of power management mode are depicted as follows: Full-On Mode No device in the system is executed in power management, the system can...
  • Page 67 Using Your Notebook Put your Convertible Tablet PC on a sufficiently large flat space with a power outlet nearby. The surface where you put your Convertible Tablet PC should be smooth, level, and sturdy. Using As a Usual Notebook: Press the lower clasp to release the panel and slowly lift up the LCD panel to open the Convertible Tablet PC.
  • Page 68 onvertible Tablet PC Rotate the Screen to specific angel for presentation As a Tablet PC mode Rotate your TFT-LCD panel clockwise to the end (up to 180 degree). Set down your TFT-LCD panel horizontally, and secure the panel using the latch. Remove the stylus from the pen slot.

  • Page 69: How To Access The Combo Drive

    Using Your Notebook How to Access the Combo Drive Your system is equipped with a CD-RW/DVD combo drive installed on the right side of your Convertible Tablet PC. You would normally use the drive for installing operating system and software application programs, burning CD’s and watching DVD movies.

  • Page 70: Using Pcmcia Cards

    onvertible Tablet PC To remove the disc, press on the center spindle and pull up the disc from the side until the disc snaps out of the spindle lock. If the eject function is disabled by software or a power failure occurs, the Emergency Eject Hole allows you to manually remove a CD from the reader.

  • Page 71: Type Ii Cards

    Using Your Notebook Type II 5.0 mm Fax/Modem & Network Cards Type II Cards Type II card has a thickness of 5.0 millimeters (mm). Type II cards are often storage or communications devices such as Flash Memory, LAN, and Small Computer System Interface (SCSI).

  • Page 72: Inserting And Removing Apcmcia Card

    onvertible Tablet PC PCMCIA C NSERTING AND EMOVING A Your Convertible Tablet PC includes hot swapping capability, that allows you to exchange cards while the Tablet PC is turn on and start using it immediately. Inserting PC Cards To insert a PC card into the PCMCIA slot: Locate the PC card slot cover on the left side of the Convertible Tablet Insert the side of PC card with the 68-pin socket into the PC slot.

  • Page 73: Removing Pc Cards

    Using Your Notebook Removing PC Cards To remove a PC card from the PCMCIA slot, you should first disable the PCMCIA card setting in the system as described followings: Double click the PC card icon on the right bottom side of the task bar. Select the socket from the list that you want to remove, and click Stop button.

  • Page 74: Making Pc Cards Work

    onvertible Tablet PC PC C AKING ARDS Since PC cards come in different types and brands, making every card work on your Convertible Tablet PC may not be that easy. PC cards like network, SCSI or multifunction cards (MFC) need additional driver installation and configuration to make the card work.

  • Page 75: Hot Swapping Pc Cards

    Using Your Notebook PC C WAPPING ARDS Just like floppy disk drives, your PCMCIA slots allow you to replace one PC card with another even while your Convertible Tablet PC is on. However, you need to remember the rule that if the PC card is in use, you must not remove it. PC cards draw power even when not in use.
  • Page 76 onvertible Tablet PC...

  • Page 77: Enjoy Your Convertible Tablet Pc

    Enjoy Your Convertible Tablet PC Enjoy Your Convertible Tablet PC his chapter will help you learn special function of Convertible Tablet PC. This chapter shows you how to make full use of all the multi-media features of your Convertible Tablet PC.

  • Page 78: Using Convertible Tablet Pc Input Panel

    onvertible Tablet PC Using Convertible Tablet PC Input Panel PC I AUNCHING THE ABLET NPUT ANEL Data can be entered from the touch screen by using the Stylus and Tablet PC Input Panel. To launch the Tablet PC Input Panel, tap the Tablet PC Input Panel icon next to the Start button on the lower left corner of the panel.
  • Page 79 Enjoy Your Convertible Tablet PC Inputting with Writing Pad The writing pad converts your handwriting into typed text and inserts it in a location that you specify, such as a DOC document. In some programs, you can choose to enter your handwriting instead of typed text. You can use the writing pad to enter text anywhere that you can use a standard keyboard to enter text.

  • Page 80: Tablet Input Panel Settings

    onvertible Tablet PC ABLET NPUT ANEL ETTINGS You can define your custom settings by tapping the Tools on the up-left corner. There are six options: Speech, Text Preview, Dock, Options, Help, and Close. • Speech To enable the two different speech modes: Dictation and Voice command to speak to your convertible tablet p c either to dictate or give commands.

  • Page 81: Using Windows Journal

    Enjoy Your Convertible Tablet PC ⇓ Write Anywhere ⇓ Speech ⇓ Advanced Help • Shows you the help topics, tutorial, program information, version number, and copyright. • Close Close the Tablet PC Input Panel. Using Windows Journal HAT IS INDOWS OURNAL In Microsoft®...
  • Page 82 onvertible Tablet PC Full screen view of Windows Journal Entering the Note Title Write directly in the Journal document with the stylus, such as the title “Welcome to my Birthday Party!!” in the “Note Title” area.
  • Page 83 Enjoy Your Convertible Tablet PC Using a Pen On the Pen toolbar, you can select one of several pens that have different settings for ink color, ink thickness, and tip style. You can customize these pen settings to suit your preferences. Select a pen On the Pen toolbar, tap the small arrow to the right of the Pen button A list of pens appears.
  • Page 84 onvertible Tablet PC Pen Settings Using a Highlighter On the Pen toolbar, you can choose one of several highlighters that have different settings for ink color, ink thickness, and tip style. You can customize these highlighter settings to suit your preferences. Select a highlighter On the Pen toolbar, tap the small arrow to the right of the Highlighter button...
  • Page 85 Enjoy Your Convertible Tablet PC On the Pen toolbar, tap the small arrow to the right of the Highlighter button , and then tap Highlighter Settings. In the Current highlighters list, tap the highlighter for which you want to change the settings. Select the appropriate color, thickness, and tip style.
  • Page 86 onvertible Tablet PC The eraser removes all of the ink that it touches. The eraser does not affect pictures or text boxes. Erase an entire ink stroke On the Pen toolbar, tap the arrow to the right of the Eraser button , and tap Stroke.
  • Page 87 Enjoy Your Convertible Tablet PC Select the portion you want to delete Select Delete command...

  • Page 88: Let's Practice

    onvertible Tablet PC ’ RACTICE Practice using your tablet screen by using the writing tablet. Create a new note and enter the Note Title You can enter the text as titled “Welcome to my birthday party !!”on the Note Title area. Insert a picture To insert a picture, press and hold your stylus and then select Insert Picture from the pop-up menu.
  • Page 89 Enjoy Your Convertible Tablet PC You can freely type text next to the picture with applying appropriate pen, highlighter color, thickness, and tip style. To set this configuration, on the Pen toolbar, tap the small arrow to the right of the Pen button Send your Note via E-mail To send your note via e-mail, select "Send to Mail Recipient…"...

  • Page 90: Using Sticky Notes

    onvertible Tablet PC Using Sticky Notes What is Sticky Notes? With Microsoft® Sticky Notes, it allows you to quickly write notes and keep it easily. You can use this function as the same way when you use a paper sticky note to retain names, phone numbers, simple maps with directions, and other information.
  • Page 91 Enjoy Your Convertible Tablet PC Full screen view of Sticky Notes You can execute following functions in the Sticky Notes • To make Sticky Notes open automatically in startup On the Tools menu, point to Options, and then tap Open at Startup. •...
  • Page 92 onvertible Tablet PC Remove an ink stroke • An ink stroke is a continuous movement of the stylus that starts when the stylus touches the screen and ends when the stylus is lifted. You can easily remove an ink stroke from a written note by using the scratch -out gesture.

  • Page 93: Create And Play A Voice Note

    Enjoy Your Convertible Tablet PC If your scratch-out gesture does not OVER the ink stroke that you want to erase. There will be only some portion of the ink stroke deleted. REATE AND PLAY A VOICE NOTE You can record a new voice note or add your voice to a written note. To use this function, please follow the steps below: Tab on the Start button, point to Programs, and then tab Sticky Notes to appear the Sticky Notes.

  • Page 94: Launch Speech

    onvertible Tablet PC capabilities are independent of each other. Many systems will have only TTS. SR may be installed later either by loading a speech package, or more commonly, through an application which has incorporated speech into it. For example, a new word processor or office tool suite may include speech and it will be loaded at that time.
  • Page 95 Enjoy Your Convertible Tablet PC Set up speakers You can plug an external speaker into the Line-out jack or using the external speaker. Open Speech in Control Panel. On the Text-to-Speech tab, click Preview Voice to hear the currently selected voice; the text will be spoken by highlighting the words as they are spoken.
  • Page 96 onvertible Tablet PC Change languages The language used by either speech recognition (SR) or text-to-speech (TTS) is dependent on the respective engine. Only one engine of each type (SR and TTS) can be active at a given time. You need to decide a particular engine that meets your requirements and use that engine more often.

  • Page 97: Launch Speech In Tablet Input Panel

    Enjoy Your Convertible Tablet PC On the Text-to-Speech tab, change the TTS language by changing the TTS engine. AUNCH PEECH IN ABLET NPUT ANEL To launch the speech via Tablet Input Panel, please follow the steps below: Tap the Tablet PC Input Panel icon next to the Start button on the lower left corner of desktop.

  • Page 98: Using Dvd

    onvertible Tablet PC Windows Media Player Using DVD DVD is the breakthrough in superb full-motion picture playback. One disc can contain at least 4.7GB of information, capable of holding one full-length movie with soundtracks, subtitles, and different languages. Much more, the DVD- ROM drive of your Tablet PC is backward compatible with CD-ROM drive so it allows you to use any CD as well.
  • Page 99 Enjoy Your Convertible Tablet PC manual about the CD-RW software. Please pay attention to the copyright of the software or data you want to backup. Backup or distribution of software or data may be illegal according to the restrictions of the law.
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  • Page 101: Connecting To Peripherals

    Connecting to Peripherals Connecting to Peripherals his chapter describes how you attach peripheral devices to your Convertible Tablet PC. You can connect an external monitor/TV, attach USB device, or any other peripheral device. You will learn how to use these peripheral devices with the step-b y-step instructions depicted in this chapter.

  • Page 102: Using The Usb Port

    onvertible Tablet PC Using the USB Port USB or Universal Serial Port is a peripheral bus standard developed by Compaq, DEC, IBM, Intel, Microsoft, NEC and Northern Telecom. Personal computers equipped with USB will allow Convertible Tablet PC peripherals to automatically configure as soon as they are physically attached - without the need to reboot or run setup.
  • Page 103 Connecting to Peripherals Turn off your Convertible Tablet PC and make sure the monitor power switch is turned off. The Convertible Tablet PC must be powered off or suspended while the monitor is being connected. Although you can connect the external Monitor without power off the Convertible Tablet PC and the external monitor, however, it is harmful to both devices and it shortens the life of these devices.

  • Page 104: Using The Tv Port

    onvertible Tablet PC Refer to Chapter 3 regarding the possible External CRT resolutions and how to change the display properties. Using the TV Port Also found at the left of your computer is one S-Video port. To display your computer screen on the TV: Turn off your computer and plug one end of the S-Video cable to the end to the input video jack of your television set.

  • Page 105: Using The External Audio System

    Connecting to Peripherals Double-click on the Display icon and point to Setting tab. Double-click Advanced button and point to Utility Manager tab. Choose the Driver Mode Setting and set primary display to TV, then click OK. Windows now automatically detect the TV port and enable this function.

  • Page 106: Using The Lan Port

    onvertible Tablet PC Using the LAN Port This Convertible Tablet PC comes with an internal 10Base-T/100Base-TX LAN module that connects your Convertible Tablet PC to other computers/networks through a local area network (LAN) and supports data transfer rates at 10Mbps and can be up to 100Mbps. The 10Base-T standard also called Twisted Pair Ethernet is connected with RJ-45 connectors.

  • Page 107: Using The Wireless Lan

    Connecting to Peripherals Using the Wireless LAN Wireless LAN is the major breakthrough in computer communication technology. It lets user connect to the LAN environment without using any wire to traditional RJ-45 jack. User can enjoy the wireless connection within the range of Wireless Access Point (AP) of LAN.
  • Page 108 onvertible Tablet PC The speed of data transmission is dependent on the quality of the telephone line. Digitally terminated lines improve the speed of data transmission. Contact your service provider for more information. The analog phone cable is an industry standard cable. Longer cables are available at your local electronics store.
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  • Page 111: Customizing Your Convertible Tablet Pc

    Customizing Your Convertible Tablet PC 6 Customizing Your Convertible Tablet PC our Convertible Tablet PC uses the Phoenix INSYDE BIOS Setup program that allows you to set several system configuration in changing the way your Convertible Tablet PC performs. This includes your system time and date, disk drive configuration and password setup.

  • Page 112: Running The Bios Setup Program

    onvertible Tablet PC Running the BIOS Setup Program Your Convertible Tablet PC is likely to have been properly setup and configured by your dealer prior to delivery. However, you may find it necessary to use the computer’s BIOS (Basic Input-Output System) Setup program to change system configuration information, such as the current date and time, or your hard disk drive type.

  • Page 113: Menu Bar

    Customizing Your Convertible Tablet PC Menu Bar The top line of the screen. There are six main-menu on it. • Startup The Startup-main menu contains the options as: Date and Time, Splash Boot Logo, Fast Boot, Set Admin password, Set User password, and Version Info.
  • Page 114 onvertible Tablet PC The Startup-main menu contains the options as: Cache Systems, Shared Memory, and Memory Frequency. Cache System ⇓ Lets you set the value of cache system to Disabled or Write Back for set L1 Cache and L2 Cache, respectively. Shared Memory ⇓...
  • Page 115 Customizing Your Convertible Tablet PC • Boot Lets you set the Boot Sequence in booting your system by setting the options as: HardDisk (HDD), CD-ROM, Floppy (FDD), and PXE. • Exit Lets you identify the status for exiting the BIOS Setup program as: Save and Exit, Exit (No Save), Default Settings, and Restore Settings.
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  • Page 117: Using Options

    Using Options Using Options his chapter describes the advanced features and expandable architecture in your Convertible Tablet PC. You can upgrade your system for specific requirements.

  • Page 118: System Upgrade

    onvertible Tablet PC System Upgrade This section provides some steps in performing a system upgrade for your Convertible Tablet PC. The upgrade procedures include the following: EMORY PGRADE Your Convertible Tablet PC offers 200-pin SODIMM (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Module) at least 256 MB DDR-SDRAM. The memory compartment is located inside your computer.
  • Page 119 Using Options Make sure the system is powered off, the battery also is removed and that no peripheral devices are attached. Turn the computer upside-down and locate the screw that secures the DIMM door at the underside of the notebook. Remove the screw and open the DIMM cover by your finger.

  • Page 120: Upgrading Hard Disk

    onvertible Tablet PC To remove a memory module, push the locking tabs aside from the memory module until the module pops up. Then, remove the memory module. PGRADING Your Convertible Tablet PC offers one 2.5" format, 9.5mm height hard disk. If the volume does not fit your need or it is crashed, you can upgrade it by replacing with new hard disk.
  • Page 121 Using Options Please tighten the screws located at each side of the hard disk before operating the hard disk. Any vibration may cause damage with the running hard disk. Please contact dealer or certified technician for changing the hard disk drive.
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  • Page 123: Caring For Your Convertible Tablet Pc

    Caring for Your Convertible Tablet PC Caring for Your Convertible Tablet our Convertible Tablet PC is a fully Windows compatible portable personal computer with the latest features in mobile computing and multimedia technology. Lightweight and compact, your Convertible Tablet PC runs on a wide range of general business, personal productivity, and professional applications.

  • Page 124: Important Safety Instructions

    otebook User Guide Important Safety Instructions This Convertible Tablet PC has been tested for conformance with the international safety regulations. Like any electronic device, however, this Convertible Tablet PC should be used with care. To protect yourself from possible injury and to minimize the risk of damage to this Convertible Tablet PC, read and follow these safety instructions: •...
  • Page 125 Caring for Your Convertible Tablet PC • Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation; to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered. •...

  • Page 126: Cleaning Your Convertible Tablet Pc

    otebook User Guide ⇓ If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition.

  • Page 127: Maintaining The Lcd Quality

    Caring for Your Convertible Tablet PC Maintaining the LCD Quality • Do not spray liquid directly on the screen or allow excess liquid to drip down inside the device. • Do not place an ything on the screen at any time to prevent screen damage, for example, drink or food.

  • Page 128: Battery Care Guidelines

    otebook User Guide • Use hard disk maintenance programs like Disk Defragmenter of Windows. This reorganizes your hard disk by eliminating fragmentation and improving your hard disk access time. • Install a system password in your Convertible Tablet PC so others won't be able to use the hard disk.
  • Page 129 Caring for Your Convertible Tablet PC • Be aware of the possible effect of airport security devices on your device. There are three types of airport security devices: X-ray machines, magnetic detectors (the device you walk through), and security magnetic wands.
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  • Page 131: Appendix A System Specification

    System Specification APPENDIX A System Specification his appendix gives information on the technical and hardware specifications of your Convertible Tablet PC. Please note that the information mentioned here may not be exactly the same with your Convertible Tablet PC as specification is subject to change without notice or modifying this manual.

  • Page 132: Processor Unit

    otebook User Guide ROCESSOR • AMD Mobile Athlon XP-M 2200+ • Integrated with 640 KB Cache YSTEM EMORY • Two 200-pin memory slots • User-upgradeable to maximum memory size 1 GB using DDR 256MB and 512MB SO-DIMMs • DDR266/333 SDRAM modules LCD D ISPLAY 12.1"...

  • Page 133: Audio System

    System Specification UDIO YSTEM • H/W Audio Sound Blaster compatible • Built-in 2 high quality paper cone speaker (1.0W) -Ultra thin • Audio input jacks for microphone (MIC) • Audio output jack for external speaker or headphone (Line-Out) • Volume Control: Adjust Volume by Thumb Wheel PCMCIA •...

  • Page 134: Wireless Devices

    otebook User Guide • 1 x S-Video 1 x LAN port • • 1 x Modem port IRELESS DEVICES Wireless LAN: 802.11g AC/DC P OWER UPPLY DAPTER Universal auto-switching 60W (100V~240V) adapter ATTERY • Rechargeable 6-Cells Li-ion battery pack with Smart Battery function Target Battery Mark: 4 Hours •...

  • Page 135: Appendix B Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Appendix B Troubleshooting ENERAL ROBLEMS Convertible Tablet PC does not turn on when not Question: connected to AC power. The power may be too low, and the Power LED Indicator Solution: starts blinking. Connect to AC power to recharge battery and to run your Tablet PC simultaneously.

  • Page 136: Possible Text-To-Speech Problems

    otebook User Guide display appears to be off, even though the power is on. Ÿ The display brightness and contrast are too low. Use the Brightness Control menu to adjust the brightness level of screen image. Solution: Ÿ Convertible Tablet PC is in Suspend mode. Use the Stylus to tap on the screen to see if the display activates.

  • Page 137: Possible Speech Recognition Problems

    Troubleshooting speakers have external controls for volume and muting. Make sure the volume is turned up sufficiently or that muting is off. Ÿ The speakers may not be selected as the current output device. On the Text-to-Speech tab, click Audio Output to make sure that the speakers are selected.
  • Page 138 otebook User Guide Ÿ Check the documentation for the microphone's hardware for information specific to the manufacturer. Ÿ The SR engine may be corrupted. To test for corruption, switch to another engine if you have one. See Changing the SR engine. If the other engine is working properly, reinstall the specific engine from the original source.

  • Page 139: Appendix C Using The Recovery Cd

    Using the Recovery CD Appendix C Using the Recovery CD We suggest that you use the Recovery CD to restore the OS, applications, and drivers preinstalled on your Convertible Tablet PC if your OS is damaged or some important components in the OS are deleted accidentally. All added files, programs, or other data on your hard disk would be deleted while using the Recovery CD to restore your system.
  • Page 140 otebook User Guide If you want to execute the restoration procedures, press any key. To stop the restoration procedures, remove the Recovery CD from the CD-ROM drive and press Ctrl+Alt+Del to exit and reboot. After the restoration procedures of Recovery CD DISK 1 are completed, please remove it from the CD-ROM drive and insert the Recovery CD DISK 2 to continue.

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