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  • Page 1 User’s Guide Sahara Slate PC® i400 Series Tablet PC...
  • Page 2 ©2007 Sand Dune Ventures, Inc. All Rights Reserved. All product information is subject to change without notice. Sahara Slate PC is a registered trademark and TabletKiosk is a trademark of Sand Dune Ventures, Inc.in the United States and/or other countries.
  • Page 3 All rights are reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced by any mechanical, electronic, or other means in any form without prior written permission of TabletKiosk. If you have any questions regarding the Sahara Slate PC, or the information contained within this manual, please contact TabletKiosk at info@tabletkiosk.com.
  • Page 4 maximum rated voltage may cause damage to the AC adapter or to the Sahara Slate PC. This could result in fire or electrical shock. When the AC adapter is plugged into an electrical outlet, place the power cord so it will not be stepped or walked on. Do not place objects over or on the power cord.
  • Page 5 charged with hazardous voltage levels that can cause serious personal injury. A defective power supply must be returned to your dealer. Safety Notices for the Power Cord This equipment has a 2 or 3-wire power cord. Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. Contact your dealer for an exact replacement.
  • Page 6 generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
  • Page 7 the substitution of the connecting cables and equipment other than manufacturer specified. It is the responsibility of the user to correct any interference caused by such unauthorized modification, substitution or attachment. Manufacturer and its authorized resellers or distributors will assume no liability for any damage or violation of government regulations arising from failing to comply with these guidelines.
  • Page 8 FCC Statement to Users for the FaxModem This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. On the bottom of this equipment is the label that contains, among other information, the FCC Registration Number and Ringer Equivalence Number for this equipment. IF REQUESTED, THIS INFORMATION MUST BE GIVEN TO THE TELEPHONE COMPANY.
  • Page 9 The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or their electronic device to send any message via a telephone facsimile machine unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission the following information: The date and time of transmission...
  • Page 10 b. For LPD “Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. ” This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canada RSS-210. The abbreviation, IC, before the registration number signifies that registration was performed based on a Declaration of Conformity (DoC) indicating that Industry Canada technical...
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  • Page 12: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Getting Started What’s in the Box Setting Up Your Sahara Slate PC Step 1: Inserting the Battery Pack To Remove the Battery Pack Step 2: Connecting the Tablet PC to an external power source Step 3: Connecting applicable peripherals and networking cables (optional) Step 4: Powering on the Sahara Slate PC Step 5: Navigating with the Stylus Pen...
  • Page 13 Upgrading Your Sahara Slate PC Before you Begin ANY Upgrade Procedure Upgrading Memory (RAM) Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Replacing the Wireless Networking Card (Advanced) Troubleshooting General Hardware Problems / Possible Causes and Solutions Audio Problems/Solutions Battery Problems/Solutions Internet Problems/Solutions Networking Problems/Solutions Power Problems/Solutions Screen Display Problems/Solutions...
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  • Page 16: Getting Started

    Chapter Getting Started Your Sahara Slate PC was desgned to allow you to get up and runnng and quckly as possble. Due to the fact that the Sahara Slate PC shps to varous countres around the world, set-up may vary slghtly dependng on where you are located. If you have any questons that are not answered by ths manual to yo u r sat  sf a c t  o n , p l ea s e v s  t o u r web s  te at www.tabletkosk.com for more nformaton or to submt a...

  • Page 17: Setting Up Your Sahara Slate Pc

    webste at www.tabkletkosk.com for the most up-to-date lst f your package contents vary from ths lst. There are three models n the Sahara Slate PC 400 Seres: 412T / 440T / 440D. Please check to make sure you have receved the correct model Please be sure to check that the System Recovery Dsc matches the Operatng System (OS) preloaded on your Sahara Slate PC.

  • Page 18: To Remove The Battery Pack

    Inserting the battery To Remove the Battery Pack Turn off the Sahara Slate PC and remove the power cord from the “DC Power In” port. Turn over the computer and place t on a sold, flat surface. Slde the Lockng Tab n the drecton of the arrow engraved on the tab to set t n the unlock poston.

  • Page 19: Step 3: Connecting Applicable Peripherals And Networking Cables (Optional)

    Plugging into an external power source NOTE: When you first connect the tablet into an external power source, the battery charge indicator will begin to glow amber. When the battery is fully charged the indicator will turn green. (See the section entitled Battery Care for tips on maximizing battery life and performance.) Step 3: Connecting applicable peripherals and networking...

  • Page 20: Step 5: Navigating With The Stylus Pen

    Powering on the Sahara Slate PC. Slide and hold the toggle switch until it lights up blue. Step 5: Navigating with the Stylus Pen Unlke a standard laptop or desktop PC, standard navgatonal actvtes are completed usng the stylus pen, or even your fingers f usng the touch screen.
  • Page 21 TIP: When trying to select or activate something on the screen with the stylus pen, pay attention to the position of the pointer icon instead of the tip of the pen. Tappng lghtly on the screen wll perform a standard left mouse button clck.
  • Page 22 Chapter 01: Gettng Started...
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  • Page 24: Touring Your Sahara Slate Pc

    Chapter Touring Your Sahara Slate PC The Sahara Slate PC features a number of physical characteristics designed to help you work as efficiently as possible. Take a moment to familiarize yourself with the controls and Input/ Output (I/O) ports on the faces and sides of the computer. Understanding the layout of the system will aid you when using the Sahara Slate PC in the field or on the go.

  • Page 25: Front View

    Front View & 1. Battery Charge Indicator Glows Amber when the battery is charging and changes to green when the battery is fully charged. 2. Hard Disk Drive Activity Light Glows amber when the hard drive is being accessed 3. Built-in Stereo Speakers Listen to music, movies, games and more.
  • Page 26 6. Volume Up This button will increase the volume of sound emitted from the computer’s internal speakers and headphone port. 7. Volume Down This button will increase the volume of sound emitted from the computer’s internal speakers and headphone port. 8.

  • Page 27: Top View

    Top View # $ % & 1. DC Power In Jack Plug the AC adapter’s connection cable into this port to provide power to the computer. 2. Ventilation Port Fan exhaust port for expelling hot air from the interior of the Tablet PC.
  • Page 28 5. System Power/Resume Toggle Sliding this button to the right and hold for - seconds will turn on the computer. Sliding this button while the computer is in Suspend Mode will resume normal operation. Sliding and holding for 4-6 seconds will immediately turn off the computer.

  • Page 29: Left Side View

    Left Side View @ # $ ^ & * ( 1. VGA Port This port enables you to connect the Sahara Slate PC to any external display monitor that uses a cable with a standard male HD5 connector. Supports using the external monitor in clone, span and dual view modes.
  • Page 30 5. Two USB 2.0 Ports High speed (480 Mbs) Universal Serial Bus .0 ports for connecting peripherals such as a mouse, keyboard, wedge reader, CD/DVD drive, printer, digital camera and more. Backwards compatible with USB . devices. 6. eSATA (External Serial Advanced Technology Attachment) Port With transfer speeds reaching three times that of USB .0 or IEEE34, eSATA is an excellent choice for external disk...

  • Page 31: Back View

    Back View & 1. Wireless Networking Card Expansion Slot Expansion slot contains wireless networking adapter. User upgradeable. 2. RAM (Memory) Compartment Allows access to the user upgradeable memory slot. Primary RAM module resides on the other side of the motherboard and is NOT user upgradeable.
  • Page 32 5. Battery The Sahara Slate PC comes equipped with a standard 6-cell lithium ion battery pack that can be removed by the user and replaced. 6. Battery Latch Used along with the battery lock to release the battery from its bay for removal. 7.

  • Page 33: Right View

    Right View 1. Anti-Theft Kensington Lock Used with the locking device (sold separately) to attach the Sahara Slate PC to a desk, table, kiosk, or other stationary apparatus to help prevent the computer from being stolen. Bottom View 1. Docking Station Support Grooves Serves as a support and alignment guide when using the Sahara Slate PC with the optional Docking Station.
  • Page 34 Chapter 02: Touring Your Sahara Slate PC...
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  • Page 36: Battery Usage And Care

    Chapter 03 Battery Usage and Care Depending on your system’s configuration and your application usage, a fully charged battery should be able to run your Sahara Slate PC for between 3 – 4 hours. Operations that will significantly reduce battery life include, but are not limited to, the following: 1.

  • Page 37: Charging The Battery Under Typical Conditions

    To calibrate the battery pack, follow these steps: 1. Turn the computer off. Connect the AC adapter and let the battery fully recharge. 2. Disconnect the AC Adapter and Power On the computer. Let the battery run down until it is so low that you hear continuous warning beeps and the system automatically enter the Suspend mode.

  • Page 38: Problems Charging The Battery

    When fully charged, the battery indicator will change to green and the battery’s charge will be maintained while connected to the external power source. When the computer is disconnected from the electrical outlet, the battery indicator will turn off. NOTE: The time to fully recharge the battery is approximately 90 – 100 minutes when the computer is powered off.

  • Page 39: About Battery Pack Usage

    NOTE: To avoid damage, only use replacement batteries recommended by TabletKiosk. To prevent the loss of data when the system loses power, do not remove the battery pack while the power is on.

  • Page 40: Storing A Battery

    If you find after removing the computer from storage that you have lost this system information (you will receive a BIOS error when you boot up for the first time) contact your dealer or visit TabletKiosk’s website at www.tabletkiosk.com to obtain the proper BIOS settings. Storing a Battery...
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  • Page 42: Upgrading Your Sahara Slate Pc

    Chapter Upgrading Your Sahara Slate PC Out of the box, your new Sahara Slate PC is a powerful, mobile companion capable of accomplishing a wide variety of tasks with speed and precision. Depending on your system’s configuration, there are still ways to make your Tablet PC do more and do it faster.

  • Page 43: Upgrading Memory (Ram)

    6. You should only attempt upgrades and/or component replacements on a solid, clean, flat surface. CAUTION: Damage resulting from the servicing of your computer that is not authorized by TabletKiosk is not covered by your computer’s standard or optional extended warranty. Upgrading Memory (RAM) You can increase your tablet’s memory by installing a RAM...
  • Page 44 memory module. Be sure to follow the procedures in the preceding section, Before you Begin ANY Upgrade Procedure. 1. Turn off your computer, turn it over and place it face down on a solid, flat surface. Be careful not to place it on something rough that could damage the display screen.

  • Page 45: Upgrading The Hard Disk Drive (Hdd)

    6. To insert a new RAM module, align the connector pins on the bottom of the RAM module with the RAM module socket and slide the module into the socket. Once properly inserted in the socket, press the RAM module down until it clicks into place.
  • Page 46 Refer to the following instructions and illustrations for information on how to upgrade your computer’s HDD. Be sure to follow the procedures in the preceding section, Before you Begin ANY Upgrade Procedure. 1. Turn off your computer, turn it over and place it face down on a solid, flat surface.

  • Page 47: Replacing The Wireless Networking Card (Advanced)

    Replacing the Wireless Networking Card (Advanced) Currently there are three standard wireless networking protocols, .a/.b/ .g, that are widely used and offer various capabilities and ranges. Right on the horizon is a third, .n, which promises higher throughput and a longer operational range.
  • Page 48 adapter is located at the bottom of the slot and is seated inside a small slot connector. 4. The wireless card is held in place by two small screws. First, carefully remove the yellow tape covering the screws and antenna leads. Then remove the screws and set them aside in a safe place.
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  • Page 50: Troubleshooting

    Sahara Slate PC. If you find, after reading this section, you are unable to solve a problem you are having, please check out more online resources at www.tabletkiosk.com or contact the Authorized Dealer where you purchased your Tablet PC (see the section below, Contacting Your Dealer for a list of the information you’ll need to supply them).

  • Page 51: Battery Problems/Solutions

    Battery Problems/Solutions Problem Possible Cause Solution Beeping sound. The computer’s Connect the computer to an external battery is low and power source immediately. Hibernation Mode is disabled. The battery pack is This is a normal No action is required. warm after charging. condition.

  • Page 52: Networking Problems/Solutions

    Networking Problems/Solutions Problem Possible Cause Solution The system does not The settings are not Contact your network administrator. connect to the correctly set. network If connecting Look at wireless power toggle on the wirelessly, wireless top of the Tablet to make sure it is card is turned off.

  • Page 53: Screen Display Problems/Solutions

    Screen Display Problems/Solutions Problem Possible Cause Solution The screen is blank. Standby or Hibernate Slide the Power toggle switch to the has initiated. right and hold for a second to resume. External monitor Check the external display and use the display is selected VGA utility to change back the primary display to the Tablet’s internal screen.

  • Page 54: Upgrade Problems/Solutions

    Upgrade Problems/Solutions Problem Possible Cause Solution After upgrading the The RAM module is Following the instructions in the section computer’s RAM, the not seated properly. entitled Upgrading Your Memory, try system does not boot removing and reseating the RAM up properly module.

  • Page 55: Contacting Your Dealer

    Contacting Your Dealer If you still have a problem after reading the preceding section, the next step is to contact your dealer where you purchased your Sahara Slate PC. Your dealer can determine if the problem will require that the computer be taken to a service center for repair.
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  • Page 58: Specifications

    Appendix Specifications Processor i412T: Intel® Celeron® M ULV 423 1.06 GHz, 32KB/32KB L1 cache, 1 MB L2 cache, 533 MHz Front Side Bus (FSB) Intel Enhanced SpeedStep® Technology i440D and i440T: Intel® Core™ Duo LV L2500 2 CPU Cores @ 1.83 GHz 32KB/32KB L1 cache, 2 MB shared L2 cache, 667 MHz FSB Intel®...
  • Page 59 Memory 2x SODIMM DDR2 (Unbuffered, 64-bits/channel) slots with initial configurations of 512 MB - 2.0 GB Upgradeable to 4.0 GB with 2.0 GB SODIMMs (modules available Q2 2007) Supports Single Channel, Dual Channel Symmetric, or Dual Channel Asymmetric DDR2 Configurations Supports Reduced Power DDR2 (RPDDR2) Intel®...
  • Page 60 Dual Display Support External Display up to QXGA (2048 x 1536) with CRT Hot Plug support Display 12.1" TFT XGA LCD Wide Angle Display i412T and i440T: Passive Resistive Touch Screen i440D: Dual Mode Active Digitizer and Touch Screen, Hot Mode Switchable Outdoor Viewable Screen (Optional) Audio...
  • Page 61 64-bit and 128-bit WEP Encryption, Hardware AES (128- bit, 192-bit, 256-bit key sizes) Supports IEEE 802.11 Power Save Protocol (PSP) Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR built-in USB module with Power ON/OFF Switch Finger Print Reader Patented TruePrint Technology for best Ability to Acquire (ATA) High Definition 128x8 TruePrint Technology based pixels 6.5mm x .40mm 500 pixel per inch array...
  • Page 62 I/O Ports 1x RJ-11 56Kbps v.90 Fax/Modem 1x RJ-45 10/100/1000 Mbps Full Duplex (2.5 Gbps single-lane channel) Ethernet 2x USB 2.0 1x IEEE 1394a, 6-pin 1x eSATA 1x DC-In 1x 3.5mm Audio Out, 1x 3.5mm Audio In 1x VGA port, HD15 1x Cradle Connector Weight 1.49 kg (3.3 lbs.) with Battery Pack Installed...
  • Page 63 Function Buttons (L) SAS (Ctrl+Alt+Del) Screen Rotation Volume Up Volume Down Function Buttons (R) Digitzer/Touch Screen Mode Switch (i440D only) and User Programmable User Programmable User Programmable User Programmable Control Switches Power Switch Wireless On/Off Bluetooth On/Off Finger Print Reader Lead-Free 40 Ball Grid Array (BGA) Package Ultra-Hard Wearing Surface Coating is scratch and impact resistant...
  • Page 64 AC Adapter 100~240V, AC 47~63 Hz, 20V DC output, 3.25A, 65W adapter SCP: Short Circuit Protection plus Auto-Recovery Function OVP: Over-Voltage Protection, Latch Mode, up to 27.0Vdc maximum OCP: Over-Current Protection, Auto-Recovery, up to 5.5A maximum OTP: Over-Temperature Protection to prevent catastrophic failure from overheating.
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  • Page 66 386 Beech Avenue, Suite 6, Torrance, CA 90501 310 782 1201 tel 310 782 1205 fax www.tabletkiosk.com UG.SG22.Rev 002FCC.3.14.07...

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