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CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY
ProGear
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- 12/18/2000
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This information is subject to change.
Note: The software release you have may be
newer than the features reflected in this document.
frontpath
2841 Mission College Blvd.
Santa Clara, CA. 95054
408-588-8800
www.frontpath.com
Copyright 2000 frontpath, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
A SONICblue Company.

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  • Page 1 This information is subject to change. Note: The software release you have may be newer than the features reflected in this document. frontpath 2841 Mission College Blvd. Santa Clara, CA. 95054 408-588-8800 www.frontpath.com Copyright 2000 frontpath, Inc. All Rights Reserved. A SONICblue Company.
  • Page 2 However, frontpath assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this manual. In no event will frontpath be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from any defect or omission in this manual, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Product Features .................2 Flexibility for VARs..............3 ............5 ETTING TARTED ProGear Overview..............5 Starting ProGear for the First Time ........8 Turning ProGear On ..............8 Turning ProGear Off ..............9 Power Management ..............9 The Scroll Button and LED Light..........10 The Screen Cover ...............11 The Touch Screen and Stylus ...........11...
  • Page 4 OOLBOX INDOW Overview ..................27 Adjusting LCD brightness............29 Aligning the Touch Screen ............29 Changing the Orientation of ProGear ........29 Turning Off the Tone ..............30 Adjusting Speaker and Headphones Volume......30 Muting the Audio .................31 Changing ProGear to Left-Handed .........31 Setting the Sleep Time..............32 Setting the Off Time ..............32...
  • Page 5 Contact Information ..............43 ............45 LOSSARY OF ERMS RADEMARK ARRANTY AND ERTIFICATION ..............49 NFORMATION Trademarks ...................49 Warranty ..................49 Certification ..................49 Confidential and Proprietary...

  • Page 7: A Introduction

    ProGear you can now surf the Internet without worrying about being wired to a network or tied to your computer. This chapter introduces you to the key features of ProGear and explains some of the technology behind this unique product.

  • Page 8: Wireless Internet Browsing

    802.11b, the IEEE standard for wireless networks. This device, often called a network access point, transfers data between ProGear and a local area network at up to 11 Mbps using radio frequency (RF) waves. Access to the Internet is anywhere up to about 150 feet of a network access point.

  • Page 9: Flexibility For Vars

    ♦ Light-weight durable design with a built-in screen cover ♦ Replaceable, rechargeable Lithium-ion batteries for long life LEXIBILITY FOR Because ProGear is based on the Linux open operating system and x86-compatible processor, value-added resellers (VARs) and developers can customize the device to meet the needs of individual vertical markets.
  • Page 10 Introduction Confidential and Proprietary...

  • Page 11: Getting Started

    ♦ T ASKBAR NoteThe descriptions in this guide are based on a landscape screen orientation. ProGear can be used in a portrait or landscape screen orientation. (To change the screen orientation, see Chapter VERVIEW Take a moment to examine the ProGear contents and components described on the following page.
  • Page 12 Stylus The pen-shaped instrument used for entering text and selecting links in Internet applications Stylus storage A slot in the upper left side of ProGear used for slot storing the stylus when it is not in use Power button The button on the bottom left corner of...
  • Page 13 Speaker line out The jack on the bottom right side of ProGear used for plugging in headphones USB port The Universal Serial Bus port used to connect ProGear to an external keyboard, printer, or mouse Microphone A jack used for an external microphone...

  • Page 14: Starting Progear For The First Time

    (when viewed in landscape mode). The system displays the Netscape browser window in full screen. NoteThe first time that ProGear is turned on you will see a boot sequence. This boot sequence will also occur every time all the batteries are removed from the unit.

  • Page 15: Turning Progear Off

    ♦ To resume working when the system is in Sleep, press the Scroll button or tap the touch screen. If you press the power button on the side of ProGear, the unit will be turned on. ♦ To change the period of inactivity, see Chapter 5, Setting the Sleep Time.

  • Page 16: The Scroll Button And Led Light

    ♦ To turn ProGear Off, press the power button once, or tap the Sleep button on the TaskBar. ♦ To turn ProGear instantly on, press the power button once.

  • Page 17: The Screen Cover

    The system is powered by the battery, not AC power CREEN OVER ProGear comes with a soft screen cover that protects the touch screen and LCD panel. Figure - ProGear w/ screen cover The cover, when locked into place, turns off ProGear. To wake ProGear, unlock the cover and press the Scroll button.

  • Page 18: The Browser Window

    ♦ Tap and drag the stylus to highlight text or slide scrollbars. Maintaining the quality of the touch screen The ProGear screen has a thin Mylar covering, which is sensitive to touch. To maintain the high quality of this covering, do NOT: ♦...

  • Page 19: The Taskbar

    The Taskbar contains buttons to help you navigate, and icons that provide information about the system. From left to right on the Taskbar, you see the following: Button, Icon, or Box Function frontpath button Links to the frontpath Internet site Settings-Toolbox button Launches the Settings-Toolbox window Text button...
  • Page 20 Off button Turns ProGear off X button Closes the Taskbar Getting Started Confidential and Proprietary...

  • Page 21: Using The Onscreen Keyboard

    To close the keyboard and view Netscape in full screen, simply tap the X button. NoteBy default, ProGear is set up for right-hand users, and the keyboard automatically appears to the right of the window. To change this setting, see Chapter 5, Changing ProGear to Left- Handed.

  • Page 22: Entering Text

    3. Using the stylus, tap the Text button on the Taskbar. The Netscape window resizes, and the onscreen keyboard now appears below it. NTERING To enter text in an Internet application: 1. Access the onscreen keyboard. 2. Tap the stylus in the browser field where you want to enter text.

  • Page 23: Switching To Handwriting Recognition

    To enter text using handwriting recognition instead of the keyboard, tap the Handwriting Recognition button at the bottom left of the keyboard. Whenever you switch to another mode of text entry, ProGear retains any text in the Preview pane. Confidential and Proprietary...
  • Page 24 Using the Onscreen Keyboard Confidential and Proprietary...

  • Page 25: Recognition

    If you want to change this setting, see Chapter 5, Changing ProGear to Left-Handed. HARACTER VS ECOGNITION With ProGear, you can write whole words or single characters. As a general rule: Confidential and Proprietary...
  • Page 26 ♦ Use the Word Entry pane to write whole words that can be found in a standard English dictionary. Word entry is useful for search engines, e-mail messages, and some forms. ♦ Use the Character Entry pane to write Internet addresses, unique passwords, proper names, phone numbers, and addresses—text not found in a standard English dictionary.

  • Page 27: Accessing Handwriting Recognition

    . By default, the onscreen keyboard appears. 2. Tap the Handwriting Recognition button on the bottom left corner of the keyboard. Although the default setting is the onscreen keyboard, ProGear will automatically open the Handwriting Recognition window the Confidential and Proprietary...

  • Page 28: Using The Word Entry Pane

    next time you tap the Text Entry button, if handwriting recognition was the most recent input option you used. SING THE NTRY Use the Word Entry pane to enter text in search engines, compose e-mail messages, or write standard English words in Internet forms.

  • Page 29: Using The Character Entry Pane

    4. Tap the appropriate button in the Internet application (Search, Go, etc.) or Tab forward to move the text entry point to the next browser field. NoteFor help, see Tips for Using Handwriting Recognition later in this chapter. SING THE HARACTER NTRY Use the Character Entry pane to input Internet addresses, proper...
  • Page 30 Handwriting Passwords 1. Tap in to the correct browser field, and make sure the cursor is blinking. 2. Tap in the Preview pane to delete any characters. 3. Tap the appropriate tab, depending on the character you want to enter. (Lowercase, Uppercase, Number, or Symbol). 4.

  • Page 31: Switching To The Onscreen Keyboard

    NoteWhenever you switch to another mode of text entry, ProGear retains any text in the Preview pane. So you can toggle between the keyboard and both modes of handwriting recognition, using whichever method you find easier and faster.
  • Page 32 ♦ Press firmly when writing to prevent the stylus from lifting during character entry (but not too firmly, you want to protect the touch screen) Using Handwriting Recognition Confidential and Proprietary...

  • Page 33: Using The Settings Toolbox Window

    ETTING THE VERVIEW The Settings-Toolbox window enables you to change a variety of settings on ProGearfrom the volume of the speaker to the alignment of the touch screen. To access the Settings-Toolbox window, open the Taskbar, and tap the Settings-Toolbox button...
  • Page 34 Brightness slider Adjust the brightness of the touch screen Alignment button Access the tool for fine-tuning the touch screen Orientation Change the orientation of ProGear to portrait- buttons left, portrait-right, or landscape Tone Off Turn off/on the system feedback sounds...

  • Page 35: Adjusting Lcd Brightness

    HANGING THE RIENTATION OF ProGear can be used in portrait or landscape mode by changing the settings and rotating the unit. Portrait mode provides convenience for right- and left- hand use and landscape mode provides Figure - Portrait-right handwriting...

  • Page 36: Turning Off The Tone

    convenience for use in a desktop setting. 1. Open the Taskbar, and tap the Settings-Toolbox button. The Settings-Toolbox window appears. 2. Tap the button for the orientation you prefer: ♦ The Left button positions the screen in portrait mode with the Scroll button to the left. ♦...

  • Page 37: Muting The Audio

    EAR TO ANDED By default, ProGear is set up for right-hand users, and it displays the text entry pane to the right of the screen. To change ProGear to left-handed: 1. Open the Taskbar, and tap the Settings-Toolbox button The Settings-Toolbox window appears.

  • Page 38: Setting The Sleep Time

    ETTING THE LEEP You can set a timer in ProGear to automatically put the system into Sleep mode after a defined period of inactivity (1,2, 5, or 10 minutes). The Sleep feature turns off power to the display, thereby conserving system resources.

  • Page 39: The Cradle And Tthe Attery

    ProGear connects to the cradle through docking connectors when placed in the cradle. The docking connectors are located on both sides of the ProGear battery (located in the back of the unit) and connect when tilted in place. The cradle can charge the battery contained in ProGear and the extra battery simultaneously.

  • Page 40: Recharging The Battery With The Cradle

    ECHARGING THE ATTERY WITH THE RADLE The ProGear battery can be recharged while ProGear is sitting in the cradle. The cradle can also charge the battery contained in ProGear and the extra battery simultaneously. There is status indicator located on the front of the cradle to display the battery charge status for the extra battery.

  • Page 41: Recharging The Battery Without The Cradle

    Figure - Power Connection ProGear in a mobile environment. You can use ProGear while the battery is charging, as long as the unit remains connected via the AC/DC power adapter. Note Charging ProGear should be done only with the supplied AC/DC power adapter.

  • Page 42: Installing Or Replacing The Backup Battery

    EPLACING THE ACKUP ATTERY Before using ProGear for the first time, you must insert an AAA backup battery, which keeps the unit charged while swapping out the main battery pack. Insert the battery in the battery casing on the back of ProGear directly above the main battery.

  • Page 43: Installing The Extra Battery

    ♦ Power to the AAA backup battery is used only when swapping out the main battery pack. ♦ Backup battery must be fully charged before swapping out the main battery pack. ♦ It is recommended that you replace the AAA battery every six months.

  • Page 44: Extending Battery Life

    XTENDING ATTERY Troubleshooting Confidential and Proprietary...

  • Page 45: A Troubleshooting

    Then turn ProGear on again. 5. If the power button does not respond, press the Reset button. The reset button is located on the back of ProGear by the Reset label. Use the tip of an unfolded paper clip (or similar object) to gently press the reset button inside the hole.
  • Page 46 Speaker Volume. ProGear does not run on the battery The battery may be too low to power ProGear. Attach the AC/DC power adapter (for details, see Chapter 2, Starting ProGear for the First Time), and press the power button. Open the Taskbar and check the status of the battery.

  • Page 47: Specifications

    Operating System: Linux x86-compatible processor with 2.4x with built-in power integrated Northbridge management Display: 10.4" Toshiba Low Temp Storage: ProGear 1050 - 6 Poly Silicon XGA TFT LCD gigabyte hard disk drive; ProGear 1050TC - 64MB compact flash Memory: 64 megabyte SDRAM Battery: Rechargeable S.M.A.R.T Lithium-ion, 1600...
  • Page 48 Also included: AC/DC power adapter, speaker, microphone, microphone jack, headphone jack, Scroll button, and stylus Technical Specifications Confidential and Proprietary...

  • Page 49: C Support And Nformation Ervices

    UPPORT AND NFORMATION ERVICES ONTACT NFORMATION If after consulting the documentation you need help with ProGear, see the support section of frontpath's web site at www.frontpath.com/support. If you have technical support questions, call 1-800-438-6463. Confidential and Proprietary...
  • Page 50 Support & Information Services Confidential and Proprietary...

  • Page 51: D Glossary Of Terms

    LOSSARY OF ERMS 802.11b A standard developed by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) for wireless local area networks. 802.11b-based LANs transmit and receive data over radio waves in the 2.4 GHz band at the rate of up to 11 megabits per second (Mbps). AC97 Audio Codec 97.
  • Page 52 Central Processing Unit. The CPU is the brain of the computer. Sometimes referred to simply as the processor, the CPU is where most calculations take place. In terms of computing power, the CPU is the most important element of a computer system. DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol.
  • Page 53 Network access point An external device that acts as a bridge between a wired local area network (LAN) and a wireless device, like ProGear. Also called an access point. PCMCIA Personal Computer Memory Card International Association. A standard for adding different types of peripherals to portable computers.
  • Page 54 to connect peripheral devices such as a mouse, external keyboard, or printer. Glossary of Terms Confidential and Proprietary...

  • Page 55: Nformation

    Incorporated. A SONICblue Company. All Rights Reserved. All trademarks are property of their respective owners. ARRANTY frontpath offers a limited warranty on all Beta ProGear units during the period of the Beta program for this model. If your Beta ProGear requires service, contact frontpath at 1-800-438-6463.
  • Page 56 Product; (b) as a result of acts of God or nature; (c) by operation outside the usage parameters stated in the Product materials, information or other documentation; (d) by the use of parts not supplied by frontpath; (e) improper or inadequate testing, modification or maintenance; (f) as a result of software, interfacing, media, parts, or supplies not provided or supported by frontpath;...
  • Page 57 Proof of purchase in the form of the original bill of sale from frontpath or an authorized reseller (which is evidence that the Product is within the warranty period) must be presented with the Product in order for you to obtain warranty service. You are responsible for presenting proof of date of purchase.
  • Page 58 ADVISED OF THE LIKELIHOOD OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH LOSS, AND LIMITS ITS LIABILITY TO REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR OF THE PRODUCT OR PART, OR REFUND OF THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID, AT THE SOLE OPTION OF FRONTPATH. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY.
  • Page 59 FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 2.5 centimeters between the radiator and your body.

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