PATENTS: The Motion Computing products and services may be covered by one or more of the following protected inventions. Additional patents may also be pending. US PATENTS: D480,730. OTHER PATENTS: GB3009545, BG3009546, AUS154529, CAN101617, J1188539.
SING THE • Tap — Firmly tap the pen on the Tablet PC display, without pressing the UNCTION function button on the pen; a tap equals a mouse left-click UTTON Motion Computing LE1600 and LS800 Tablet PC User Guide iii...
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The Microsoft Windows task bar is on the lower-left of the display; the system tray (or notification area) is on the lower right, near the clock. YSTEM Motion Computing LE1600 and LS800 Tablet PC User Guide iv...
Tablet PC. This chapter provides a quick start overview of the hardware and software features of your LE1600 and LS800. Any differences between the LE1600 and the LS800 Tablet PC are noted.
• Secure Digital (SDIO compatible) Card slot to support SD storage devices • User-configurable power-saving schemes • Additional I/O ports • Two audio jacks on the LE1600 (designated as microphone/audio in and headphone/audio out); one audio jack on the LS800 • Two USB 2.0 ports • External VGA monitor port •...
You may not notice the damage or debris until it is too late. Damaged pen tips could scratch the display. Motion Computing LE1600 and LS800 Tablet PC User Guide 3...
Tablet PC User Guide at any time. The User Guide is an Adobe PDF file that is opened with the Adobe Acrobat Reader. You can click on items in the Table of Contents or the Bookmarks column to go directly to that item. You Motion Computing LE1600 and LS800 Tablet PC User Guide...
To open the Motion Dashboard, press the Motion Dashboard button on the Tablet PC front panel or select Start > All Programs > Motion Resources > Motion Dashboard. (Refer to “LE1600 Tablet PC Buttons, Slots and Ports” on page 9 or “LS800 Tablet PC Buttons, Slots and Ports” on page 13 for a description of the Tablet PC buttons and indicators).
You can find additional information about your Tablet PC and the Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005 operating system in the Microsoft Help and Support Center. Access help by selecting Start > Help and Support. Motion Computing LE1600 and LS800 Tablet PC User Guide...
Support > What’s new in Windows XP > Taking a tour or tutorial. Tablet PC Display ARDWARE VERVIEW The Motion Tablet PC includes a 12.1-inch display (LE1600) or a 8.4 inch display (LS800) with wide viewing angles. The Tablet PC standard display incorporates the following features: • A highly-readable, liquid-crystal display (LCD) •...
The bright displays used on the LE1600 and the LS800 were developed from a proprietary optical enhancement process based on technology initially developed for high-end military aviation and marine applications.
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LE1600 The following illustration shows the buttons, slots, and ports on the Motion LE1600 Tablet PC. Refer to the table following the illustration for a ABLET description of each item. While there are no controls on the back side, there UTTONS is a sliding panel that covers the Extended Battery connector.
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Item LE1600 Tablet PC LEDs, Buttons, Slots, Ports, and Other Components Fingerprint Swipe-type sensor for scanning fingerprints; used for Reader password management and security; also serves as a vertical scrolling device in active application window Ctrl+Alt+Del Performs the Ctrl-Alt-Del function; opens the Windows...
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IrDA standard. Effective range is approximately 3 feet. SD card Slot Holds one SD-type card, for memory expansion (SDIO compatible) AC power port AC point of connection for the AC adapter Motion Computing LE1600 and LS800 Tablet PC User Guide 11...
Motion Accessory Port Y-Cable. External An external battery connector is included on the backside battery of the LE1600 Tablet PC; the sliding panel must be connector (not opened before attempting to attach the Extended Battery. shown) 12 Motion Computing LE1600 and LS800 Tablet PC User Guide...
VGA device. Motion Computing does not provide a VGA cable; refer to the information that came with your display for the type of cable to use. Motion Computing LE1600 and LS800 Tablet PC User Guide 13...
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Secondary functions: Left arrow—Shift+Tab; Right control button arrow—Tab; Up arrow—Page Up; Down arrow—Page Down Motion Primary function: Opens the Motion Dashboard; Dashboard/ programmable secondary function: Opens the Windows Windows Journal application Journal 14 Motion Computing LE1600 and LS800 Tablet PC User Guide...
• Hard Disk Drive • Wireless The following illustration shows the LEDs on the Motion LE1600 Tablet PC. The front panel LEDs on the Motion LS800 Tablet PC are in the same relative position and have the same meanings. Refer to the table following the illustration for additional information.
Wireless Hibernate mode. Slow-flashing amber The battery is too hot to charge Move the Tablet PC/ battery to a cooler environment until the temperature is closer to normal. 16 Motion Computing LE1600 and LS800 Tablet PC User Guide...
Refer to “Power Management” on page 35 for more information about your battery and power settings. Your new Motion LE1600 and LS800 ships with the standard Motion OFTWARE software, including Security Center, and the Motion Dashboard. In...
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Motion Dashboard, it may still appear to be working for a short time. The wireless/Bluetooth LED may continue to blink for a few seconds. This is a timing delay; the connection ends shortly. 18 Motion Computing LE1600 and LS800 Tablet PC User Guide...
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— • Extend Display Enlarges the overall desktop work space to include both the external monitor and the Tablet PC display — • Disable Disables the External Monitor feature Motion Computing LE1600 and LS800 Tablet PC User Guide 19...
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Lets you set power schemes and power button options; also Management displays remaining battery power. You can select from an extensive list of power schemes or you can create custom power schemes to fit your environment. 20 Motion Computing LE1600 and LS800 Tablet PC User Guide...
All Motion Tablet PCs come packaged with CDs for the repair and recovery of the operating system and utilities and drivers. Separate application CDs, including the Motion Pak and Microsoft Office Pak software, are optional at the time of purchase. Motion Computing LE1600 and LS800 Tablet PC User Guide 21...
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Tablet and Pen Settings window: • Settings Tab • Select right-handed or left-handed to improve handwriting recognition • Set the menu location for right-handed or left-handed display Motion Computing LE1600 and LS800 Tablet PC User Guide 23...
Calibrating and Using Your Digital Pen Be sure to calibrate your pen in both portrait and landscape orientations the first time you start your Tablet PC, then again at other times if the cursor 24 Motion Computing LE1600 and LS800 Tablet PC User Guide...
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CAUTION: Do not write on the Tablet PC display with ink pens or other sharp objects that could damage it. Do not use markers that could also damage the display. Motion Computing LE1600 and LS800 Tablet PC User Guide 25...
“Save As” window; you can tap the icon to open the TIP panel to use handwriting or the on-screen keyboard to enter the name of the New Folder. Tap to open the TIP 26 Motion Computing LE1600 and LS800 Tablet PC User Guide...
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• Dock at Bottom of Screen. Moves and locks the TIP at the bottom of the screen. • Undock. Closes the TIP if shown; allows it to float undocked the next time it is opened. Motion Computing LE1600 and LS800 Tablet PC User Guide 27...
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• Handwriting over the text equivalent in each character space • Clicking on the arrow under the letter and selecting an alternative from the drop-down menu 28 Motion Computing LE1600 and LS800 Tablet PC User Guide...
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NOTE: When using the on-screen keyboard, be sure to place your cursor where you want to enter text in the text entry box before you tap Insert. Motion Computing LE1600 and LS800 Tablet PC User Guide 29...
The built-in light sensor located on the Tablet PC front panel measures the ambient light in the environment. The system then automatically balances the brightness of the Tablet PC display in relation to the surroundings. You 30 Motion Computing LE1600 and LS800 Tablet PC User Guide...
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Tablet PC is the ability to change the screen orientation from landscape to portrait by pressing a button. Also, you can rotate the screen in 90-degree increments. The Tablet PC flexibility in changing the screen orientation Motion Computing LE1600 and LS800 Tablet PC User Guide 31...
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IMPORTANT: Be sure to drag any application window back to the Tablet PC display before shutting down the external data projector or monitor. Otherwise, you cannot access the application(s) to shut it down. If you do leave an application 32 Motion Computing LE1600 and LS800 Tablet PC User Guide...
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Accelerator Driver for Mobile, in the system tray at the bottom right of the Tablet PC display (or found in the Windows Control Panel) to set up this feature from the Graphics Media pop-up menu. Motion Computing LE1600 and LS800 Tablet PC User Guide 33...
5. Type in a name for the new scheme. Tap OK to save the scheme. 6. Highlight this new scheme in the Schemes window. 7. Add or change the parameters for this scheme. 34 Motion Computing LE1600 and LS800 Tablet PC User Guide...
The following example shows the window open at the Power Schemes tab; it illustrates the various power schemes properties that can be set for the Tablet PC. The remaining option properties windows are Motion Computing LE1600 and LS800 Tablet PC User Guide 35...
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Hibernate. The Hibernate tab opens the HIbernate window where you enable or disable hibernation by using the Hibernation checkbox. This 36 Motion Computing LE1600 and LS800 Tablet PC User Guide...
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Note: The Extended Battery information applies only to the LE1600 Tablet PC. If you are using the LE1600 Tablet PC and the optional Extended Battery is attached, the battery gauge is located on the back of the Extended Battery, and can be checked without removal. Also, the gauge on the Extended Battery shows the chage level of the Extended Battery, not the cumulative charge level.
Battery that can be attached to the back of the Motion LE1600 Tablet PC. The upper center area of the back of the LE1600 Tablet PC includes a small sliding panel that covers the terminal connections for the Extended Battery.
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• You should save any data before putting the system in Stand By to swap the battery. • Choosing Hibernate gives you more time to swap the Motion Computing LE1600 and LS800 Tablet PC User Guide 39...
Tablet PC. The result of that commitment has been to provide an out-of-box, safe computing environment that enables strong security protection and that will serve as the foundation for complementary add-on security technologies. These core security features include 40 Motion Computing LE1600 and LS800 Tablet PC User Guide...
There is extensive help supporting the Motion OmniPass Control Center. To get help on a specific topic, tap the Help button in the Motion OmniPass Actions panel, and use the Search or Index function. Motion Computing LE1600 and LS800 Tablet PC User Guide 41...
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• Export an OmniPass profile These are advanced operations and may not be part of your typical work flow. If you need more information about this aspect of the Motion OmniPass 42 Motion Computing LE1600 and LS800 Tablet PC User Guide...
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There you can change your password. • Protect Your Files • Browse to select files to be encrypted • Browse to select encrypted files to decrypt Motion Computing LE1600 and LS800 Tablet PC User Guide 43...
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• Vault management • The vault is a storage area for passwords and dialogs that you have associated with web sites and applications. 44 Motion Computing LE1600 and LS800 Tablet PC User Guide...
3. Tap Next to take you to Selecting a Finger and Practicing Finger- print Capture. 4. When the Choose Finger window appears, tap the dotted area above the finger you want to enroll. A red arrow appears above the selected finger. Motion Computing LE1600 and LS800 Tablet PC User Guide 45...
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When the messages “The selected finger has been enrolled in OmniPass” and “Verification Successful!” and a green fingerprint image appear, enrollment is successful and complete. 46 Motion Computing LE1600 and LS800 Tablet PC User Guide...
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12. Tap Done. 13. Tap Yes to log yourself on as a new user. Motion Computing LE1600 and LS800 Tablet PC User Guide 47...
• Modify file encryption settings • Enroll authentication devices • Set authentication rules and policies NOTE: For instructions for setting up passwords, refer to “Replacing Password Logons” on page 49. • Change System Settings 48 Motion Computing LE1600 and LS800 Tablet PC User Guide...
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OmniPass will automatically submit your user name and password without prompting for verification. If you leave your system unattended and unlocked, this website can be viewed by anyone who has access to your Tablet PC. Motion Computing LE1600 and LS800 Tablet PC User Guide 49...
5. Tap the checkbox: Save all changes. A dialog box tells you that you have made changes that require you to restart your computer. 6. Tap OK and restart your computer. During logon you will be required to use the specified authentication device. 50 Motion Computing LE1600 and LS800 Tablet PC User Guide...
(recommended) or can make exceptions to allow communications with a certain program. Within these settings, you can change the scope to specify a set of computers for which this port or program is unblocked. Motion Computing LE1600 and LS800 Tablet PC User Guide 51...
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Tablet PC Setting the Windows Operating System Password. Be aware that the following advanced procedures require you to make changes in Windows 52 Motion Computing LE1600 and LS800 Tablet PC User Guide...
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7. Type in the password again to confirm it. 8. Tap Enter. The system returns to the Security screen and the Sys- tem Password reads Set. A password is now required to enter the PhoenixBIOS Set Up Utility. Motion Computing LE1600 and LS800 Tablet PC User Guide 53...
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10. When you exit, you are prompted to select from the following options: • Exit Saving Changes • Exit Discarding Changes • Load Set Up Defaults • Discard Changes • Save Changes 11. Select the desired action. 54 Motion Computing LE1600 and LS800 Tablet PC User Guide...
• Go through training Dictation mode requires additional training and results in converting your spoken words into “typewritten” text. The Voice Command and Dictation modes are described in this section. Motion Computing LE1600 and LS800 Tablet PC User Guide 55...
Speech, you will be asked to complete the Voice Training application. The more training you do, the better the speech recognition. Tap here to activate speech recognition 56 Motion Computing LE1600 and LS800 Tablet PC User Guide...
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• Wide Angle — Widest angle of acceptance. Try starting with this setting (even for dictation) before using a more restricted angle. Change to the Narrow or Medium Angle to eliminate more background noise. Motion Computing LE1600 and LS800 Tablet PC User Guide 57...
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1 Narrow Angle; 2 Medium Angle; 3 Wide Angle; 4 Microphones (only two of the three microphones are shown in this illustration of the LE1600 Tablet PC). • Skew angle. The pre-set sound detection area is straight in front of the system display.
• You may want to start recording or dictating from the Wide Angle (Motion Dashboard setting) and change to a more-restricted angle (Narrow or Medium) if too many outside sounds are recorded. The Motion Computing LE1600 and LS800 Tablet PC User Guide 59...
PC Cards ORTS LOTS AND The PC Card slot (only on the LE1600 Tablet PC), also referred to as a ONNECTORS PCMCIA card slot, holds one Type-II PC Card for networking, memory expansion, or accessory connection. 1. To install a PC Card, insert it label side up.
Tablet PC and is identified by the DVI-D designation. This connector is provided for the direct attachment of a digital video monitor. An optional DVI-D cable is available from Motion Computing for this purpose. When an external monitor is attached, the Motion Dashboard display settings can be used to set the external display as a mirrored or extended display.
LE1600 Tablet PC with the Motion FlexDock for the LE Series, or the Motion MobileDock for the LS800 Series. When the LE1600 or the LS800 is used with the FlexDock or the MobileDock, the port connections on the Tablet PC are replicated on the connected device. For...
This setting is found in the Motion Dashboard. Bluetooth software comes pre-installed on your Tablet PC. To begin using Bluetooth, open the Motion Dashboard, and check the box that enables Motion Computing LE1600 and LS800 Tablet PC User Guide 63...
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3. Pairing. Using a passkey creates a secure connection (pairing) between the Tablet PC and Bluetooth device. This passkey helps prevent data from being intercepted and interpreted by another device. IMPORTANT: Though the passkey exchange helps to secure 64 Motion Computing LE1600 and LS800 Tablet PC User Guide...
“Searching for Bluetooth devices” window is shown. When the Bluetooth device is detected, it is shown in the Add New Connection Wizard Select a device window. If multiple devices are Motion Computing LE1600 and LS800 Tablet PC User Guide 65...
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Tap Next to continue. 7. When the Completing the Add Bluetooth Device Wizard window appears, the Bluetooth installation is nearly complete. Tap Finish to complete the installation. Motion Computing LE1600 and LS800 Tablet PC User Guide 67...
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Bluetooth software. Helpful Hints: Bluetooth Wireless Motion Computing and its Bluetooth partners have worked to ensure a positive experience with this technology, as well as to ensure Bluetooth inter-operability. In doing so, the following operating issues have been found: •...
Control Panel and tapping the Wireless Link icon. Double-tap the Wireless Link icon to open the Wireless Link window. The following shows the Wireless Link window at the Infrared tab. Tap the desired checkboxes. 70 Motion Computing LE1600 and LS800 Tablet PC User Guide...
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The Image Transfer window is shown. Specify the destination of the received image(s) and tap OK to begin. For information about the Infrared Port, tap the Hardware tab to open that window. Motion Computing LE1600 and LS800 Tablet PC User Guide 71...
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You can also tap Reset to return to the button defaults. 7. Tap OK. In the list of Actions, you should see the new action for the button you programmed. Motion Computing LE1600 and LS800 Tablet PC User Guide 73...
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Avoid touching the pins and leads on the memory and the internal circuitry of the Tablet PC. Motion Computing LE1600 and LS800 Tablet PC User Guide 75...
Replacing the Pen Tips. Normal use eventually wears down the pen tip, so the pen ships with extra tips and a small “tip tool” for replacing them. 76 Motion Computing LE1600 and LS800 Tablet PC User Guide...
Motion Dashboard. The wireless LED on the Tablet PC front panel, shown here, is off when wireless communications are disabled. To disable external wireless operations, remove any installed wireless PC Cards. Motion Computing LE1600 and LS800 Tablet PC User Guide 77...
Tablet PC, then accept the EULA before proceeding. 6. Press F8 to accept the terms of the End User License Agreement. 7. When the next options appear, select from the following: 78 Motion Computing LE1600 and LS800 Tablet PC User Guide...
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No action is required. At this point, you may need to install additional software (such as Microsoft Office), as appropriate, from the Motion Application CD. You may also want to restore your personal preferences and settings. Motion Computing LE1600 and LS800 Tablet PC User Guide 79...
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Appendix Troubleshooting and Support All Motion Computing Tablet PCs have passed a rigorous series of performance and quality-control tests, but now and then a problem may occur. If you do not see a solution among the following system and software issues, go to our website at www.motioncomputing.com/support.
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Decrease the screen resolution display – I can’t see all of the than the default with 32-bit by opening the Motion desktop icons. resolution. Dashboard, selecting Graphics Properties, then the Schemes tab. 82 Motion Computing LE1600 and LS800 Tablet PC User Guide...
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The Motion Digitizer Pen tip The pen and display need Open the Motion Dashboard doesn’t line up with the arrow- recalibrating. and select Calibrate. cursor when I tap on the screen. Motion Computing LE1600 and LS800 Tablet PC User Guide 83...
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The card is incorrectly inserted. Eject the card and re-insert it the PC card I’ve inserted with the label side up. (LE1600 only). The device is not supported. Check Windows XP compatibility. 84 Motion Computing LE1600 and LS800 Tablet PC User Guide...
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(small button with a key icon) the cursor moves and other on the Tablet PC front panel to programs work. open the Task Manager and end the non-responsive program. Motion Computing LE1600 and LS800 Tablet PC User Guide 85...
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Data doesn’t transfer through The Ethernet cable is not Reconnect and check the the wired Ethernet cable. connected correctly. activity LEDs next to the LAN (RJ-45) port. They should flash green and amber. 86 Motion Computing LE1600 and LS800 Tablet PC User Guide...
Adjust Power Properties; under Power schemes, tap Max Battery). The Tablet PC comes with Motion Computing Opti- mized as the default power scheme. • Turn on the Ambient Light Sensor on the Motion Dashboard. This will dim the display automatically (when possible) and save battery power.
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Appendix Motion Tablet PC Specifications Refer to the Motion Computing website at www.motioncomputing.com for the latest information and specifications for your Tablet PC. Motion Computing LE1600 and LS800 Tablet PC User Guide 89...
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