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  • Page 1 User’s Guide Sahara Slate PC® i400 Series 12.1”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: Preface

    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. Important Safety Instructions For your own safety and the safety of your equipment, please follow these rules for the handling and care of your Sahara Slate PC.
  • Page 4 Check that the voltage range of the power outlet is between 100V and 240V before connecting the Sahara Slate PC. Exceeding the 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 on or walked on.
  • Page 5 Under no circumstances should the user attempt to disassemble the power supply. The power supply has no user-replaceable parts and its insides contain components that are electrically- charged with hazardous voltage levels that can cause serious personal injury. A defective power supply must be returned to your dealer.
  • Page 6 Consult the dealer or an experienced technician for help. Use only shielded I/O cables to connect I/O devices to this equipment. You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved by TabletKiosk could void your authority to use the equipment. Preface...
  • Page 7 b. Regulatory information / Disclaimers This device must be installed and used in strict accordance with the instructions included in the user documentation provided with the product. Any changes or modifications (including the antennas) made to this device that are not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
  • Page 8 The availability of some specific channels and/or operational frequency bands are country dependent and are firmware programmed at the factory to match the intended destination. The firmware setting is not accessible by the end user. d. SAR Exposure This device has been tested for compliance with FCC RF Exposure (SAR) limits in typical flat configurations.
  • Page 9 If your telephone equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may disconnect your service temporarily. They may notify you in advance, but if advance notice is not practical, you will be informed of your right to file a complaint with the FCC.
  • Page 10 electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak. Canadian EMI Compliance Statement This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference - Causing Equipment Regulations.

  • Page 12: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Preface Copyright Disclaimer Safety Instructions Notices of Regulatory Compliance 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 Step 4: Powering on the Sahara Slate PC Step 5: Completing the Operating System Installation...
  • Page 13 Using Your Sahara Slate PC with Windows XP Windows XP Professional Edition or Tablet PC Edition? Navigating with the Stylus Pen Touch Screen Set-Up and Calibration Operation Mode Touch Sensitivity Calibrating the Touch Screen Digitizer Set-Up and Calibration (Tablet PC Edition only) Programming the Function Buttons Setting the Screen Brightness Changing Screen Resolution, Color and Rotation...
  • Page 14 Programming the Function Buttons Changing Screen Resolution, Color and Rotation Display Settings Color Correction Launch Zoom Connecting to the Internet Using a Wired LAN Using Both DHCP and a Static IP Address Using a Wireless LAN Using a Modem Bluetooth® Wireless Connectivity Securing Your Sahara Slate PC BIOS Settings Creating a Windows Login Password...

  • Page 16: Getting Started

    If you have any questons after readng ths manual, please vst our webste at www.tabletkiosk.com for more nformaton or to submt a support request. What’s in the Box...

  • Page 17: Setting Up Your Sahara Slate Pc

    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. Contents of the packagng may change wthout pror notce. Please check our webste at www.tabletkosk.com for the most up-to-date lst f your package contents vary from ths lst.

  • Page 18: To Remove The Battery Pack

    Slde the battery-lockng tab (the tab closest to the top of the tablet) n the opposte drecton of the unlockng arrow engraved on the tab tself. Once the lockng tab clcks nto poston, the battery should be securely seated. Inserting the battery To Remove the Battery Pack Turn off...

  • Page 19: Step 2: Connecting The Tablet Pc To An External Power Source

    Step 2: Connecting the Tablet PC to an External Power Source Locate the AC adapter and the power cord. Plug the power cord securely nto the AC adapter. Plug the AC adapter’s connecton cable nto the “DC Power In” port on the top of the tablet. Once the adapter plug s securely n place, plug the power cord nto an eternal power socket.

  • Page 20: Step 4: Powering On The Sahara Slate Pc

    external USB keyboard is not required for completing the installation of Windows XP Tablet Edition or Windows Vista as they include an on-screen keyboard. Step 4: Powering on the Sahara Slate PC Locate the three power swtches on the top on the tablet. swtch (closest to the PCMCIA epanson slot) s the computer’s man power toggle.

  • Page 21: Step 6: Using The Stylus Pen

    Step 6: Using the Stylus Pen Unlke a standard laptop or desktop PC, standard navgatonal actvtes on a Tablet PC are completed usng the stylus pen, or even your fingers f usng the touch screen. The screen wll react to the pen dfferently dependng on whether you are usng the Touch Screen mode or the Actve Dgtzer mode.

  • Page 22: Active Digitizer Mode (I440D Only)

    NOTE: To change screen modes from touch screen to active digitizer, or vice-versa, simply press the Screen Mode Toggle button. This can be done at any time as the mode switch is live. See the section entitled Touring Your Sahara Slate PC for the location of the Screen Mode Toggle button.

  • Page 24: Touring Your Sahara Slate Pc

    Sahara Slate PC more efficiently in the field or on the go. While the switches and I/O ports are identical on all models of the Sahara Slate PC i400 series, the top function button to the right of the display is preprogrammed to toggle screen modes on the i440D only.

  • 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 blue when the hard drive is being accessed 3. Built-in Stereo Speakers To 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 Slide this switch and hold for - seconds to power on the computer or to resume normal operation if the computer is in Suspend Mode. Slide and holding for 4-6 seconds to immediately turn off the computer. Note: Using this switch to power off...

  • 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 Sub-D (HD5) connector. It 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. Backward 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 storage.

  • 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. 3.
  • 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 locking tab to release the battery from its bay for removal. 7.

  • Page 33: Right View

    Right View 1. Anti-Theft Kensington Lock Use 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. 2. 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.

  • Page 34: Bottom View

    Bottom View 1. Docking Cradle Support Grooves Serve as support and alignment guides when using the Sahara Slate PC with the optional Docking Cradle. 2. Ventilation Port Cooling fan intake port. Do not block to help prevent overheating. Chapter 02: Touring Your Sahara Slate PC...

  • Page 36: Battery Usage And Care

    Chapter Battery Usage and Care Depending on your system’s configuration and your application usage, a fully charged battery should allow you to run your Sahara Slate PC for 3 to 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 the battery charge light turns red and the system automatically enters 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

    IMPORTANT: 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 unless attached to an external power source.

  • Page 40: Storing A Battery

    If you find out, after removing the computer from storage, that you have lost this system information, by receiving 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...

  • Page 42: Using Your Sahara Slate Pc With Windows Xp

    Chapter Using Your Sahara Slate PC with Windows XP While your Sahara Slate PC is a power mobile computer capable of accomplishing all the same tasks as a laptop or a desktop PC, there are some differences in the way that you interact with Windows using a stylus pen as opposed to a mouse and keyboard.

  • Page 43: Navigating With The Stylus Pen

    2. Tap on “My Computer” to open a window showing the contents of your computer. 3. In the left pane of the window, tap on the first entry that reads “View system information” to open the “System Properties” window. 4. In the “General” tab under the “System” subsection you will see the edition and version of Windows XP that you are currently running.

  • Page 44: Touch Screen Set-Up And Calibration

    more — with easy-to-use basic functions similar to those performed with a mouse. Stylus Pen Action Equivalent Mouse Action Point Point Click Double-tap Double-click Drag Drag Press and hold Right-click Touch Screen Set-Up and Calibration The TouchSet Set-Up Utility allows you to customize the way your touch screen accepts positional input and responds to the tap of the stylus.

  • Page 45: Touch Sensitivity

    Point Mode only accepts and relays one positional coordinate each time the stylus or a finger touches the screen. In order to relay a new positional coordinate to Windows, you must retouch the screen with your finger or stylus. This mode is useful for menu or button-driven touch applications —...
  • Page 46 1. Tap on the “Calibration” tab and select the desired level of calibration accuracy. Most of the time, a 4-point accuracy is sufficient. 2. Tap on the “Calibrate” button to begin the calibration routine. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete t he calibration.

  • Page 47: Digitizer Set-Up And Calibration (Tablet Pc Edition Only)

    Digitizer Set-Up and Calibration (Tablet PC Edition only) The Sahara Slate PC i440D can operate in an electromagnetic active digitizer mode as well as in the touch screen mode. Windows XP Tablet PC Edition provides a special control panel applet to control and calibrate the digitizer screen. To access the “Tablet and Pen Settings”...

  • Page 48: Programming The Function Buttons

    Choose the orientation from the drop down list and then tap on the “Calibrate…” button to start the calibration routine. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the calibration. The digitizer calibration is very similar to the touch screen calibration. Touch the center of the crosses when they appear. Programming the Function Buttons Your Sahara Slate PC has...

  • Page 49: Setting The Screen Brightness

    Setting the Screen Brightness The “Brightness” tab in the Tablet Properties Panel, located in the system tray, allows you to set an overall brightness level for the display screen. Simply drag the slider to the left to dim the display or to the right to brighten the display.

  • Page 50: Color Correction

    you will probably want to use the default values, but you may encounter specialized applications where it is advantageous to lower the screen’s resolution or disable the screen rotation function. Color Correction The Color Correction tab is where you will find the controls that affect the color balance, brightness and contrast of the display screen.

  • Page 51: Launch Zoom

    “Apply” button to accept your changes, the “Cancel” button to reject the changes, or the “OK” button to accept the changes and exit the control panel. Launch Zoom The Intel Zoom Utility is an interesting feature of the Intel Media Accelerator Driver.

  • Page 52: Entering Text With The On-Screen Keyboard

    NOTE: The live update works best when in digitizer screen mode on the i440D. You can move the pointer around without touching the screen. Therefore, when you pass over an open application, you will not cover up the Zoom Utility window. The Zoom Utility window will stay open and active even when you exit the Intel Media Accelerator control panel.

  • Page 53: Entering Text With The Input Panels (Tablet Pc Edition Only)

    Entering Text with the Input Panels (Tablet PC Edition only) Complementing Microsoft’s Digital Inking handwriting recognition technology, Windows XP Tablet PC Edition features input pads that accept and convert handwriting to text, as well as provide a more compact and convenient on-screen keyboard. Tap the “Keyboard”...

  • Page 54: On-Screen Keyboard

    On-Screen Keyboard Use it the same way that you would use a standard keyboard. By tapping on the individual keys with the stylus, text and symbols can be entered as well as Function Key equivalents and menu item short cuts. Tap the <Num>...

  • Page 55: Connecting To The Internet

    Connecting to the Internet Your Sahara Slate PC allows you to connect to the Internet in different ways. The ways vary depending on the user’s networking environment as well as personal preference and available equipment. This section outlines two of the most common ways: 1.
  • Page 56 3. In the “Network Connections” window, look at the “Local Area Connection” item and make sure it reads as “Connected”. If not, recheck that your networking cable is properly connected, or contact your network administrator. 4. Press and hold the “Local Area Connection”...

  • Page 57: Using Both Dhcp And A Static Ip Address

    Otherwise, enter the correct IP and DNS server addresses by selecting the two options that begin with “Use the following…” If you are unsure of which option to use, contact your network administrator or your Internet Service Provider (ISP). 7. After entering the correct the information in the “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties”...

  • Page 58: Using A Wireless Lan

    Using a Wireless LAN The WiFi wireless network adapter built into your Sahara Slate PC is compatible with a/b/g wireless networks, and therefore can connect to wireless routers or access points that support any of these standards. 1. Turn on the WiFi transmitter using the toggle switch on the top of your...

  • Page 59: Using A Modem

    network key. The key must be entered correctly in both text fields or you will not be able to successfully connect to the network. Most failures to connect to a wireless network occur because the network key has been improperly entered. Be very careful when entering this key.

  • Page 60: Bluetooth Wireless Connectivity

    Some of the activities available with Bluetooth wireless connectivity are: Using a wireless keyboard, such as TabletKiosk’s Bluetooth Folding Keyboard, to enter data on your Sahara Slate PC. Connecting to your Bluetooth-capable cell phone to access the Internet and surf the web or download your e-mail.
  • Page 61 3. In the system tray, a gray Bluetooth icon should appear and, in a few moments, turn blue. Double-tap on it, or again on the BlueSoleil desktop icon, to open the BlueSoleil application. 4. Locate the Bluetooth device you want to connect to with your Sahara Slate PC and put it into discovery mode.
  • Page 62 8. If a dialog box opens on the Sahara Slate PC’s screen asking you to input a Bluetooth Passkey, enter the number that appears in the window on your screen into your Bluetooth device and, if applicable, hit <Enter> or <OK> on the Bluetooth device to commit the entry.

  • Page 64: Using Your Sahara Slate Pc With Windows Vista

    Chapter Using Your Sahara Slate PC with Windows Vista Your Sahara Slate PC is a power mobile computer capable of accomplishing all the same tasks as a laptop or a desktop PC, but there are some differences in the way that you interact with Windows using a stylus pen –...

  • Page 65: Selecting Multiple Items

    and Support” and also “All Programs > Tablet PC > Tablet PC Training”. Navigating with the Stylus Pen With a Tablet PC, you typically use a stylus pen instead of a mouse to interact directly with objects on your screen. You can open, move, edit and delete items —...

  • Page 66: Touch Screen Set-Up And Calibration

    in the box. Hover over another icon and, when it appears, tap in its checkbox. Now, tap and hold and drag either icon and you should notice that both move along with your stylus. This multiple selection feature works with other types of operations such as cutting, copying and pasting.

  • Page 67: Touch Sensitivity

    the screen with your finger or stylus. This mode is useful for menu or button-driven touch applications — such as kiosks, P.O.S. or hospitality order taking — that do not involve tasks that require continuous data input like signature capture, item dragging or handwriting recognition.
  • Page 68 2. Tap on the “Calibrate” button to begin the calibration routine. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete t he calibration. 3. When the calibration is complete, you can tap on the “Paint” button to test your calibration results by tapping or dragging with the stylus or a finger around the screen.

  • Page 69: Digitizer Configuration And Calibration

    Digitizer Configuration and Calibration The Sahara Slate PC i440D can operate in an electromagnetic active digitizer mode as well as in the touch screen mode. Windows Vista provides a special control panel to manage the way the digitizer functions and also to calibrate it. To access the “Tablet PC Settings”...

  • Page 70: Calibrating The Active Digitizer (I440D Only)

    (including how bright the screen is under different power saving schemes), what mouse actions occur with different pen actions and more. Calibrating the Active Digitizer (i440D only) Independent from the accuracy of the touch screen is the input accuracy of the active digitizer (i440D only). In the lower half of the “General”...

  • Page 71: Handwriting Recognition

    Handwriting Recognition A unique function of Windows Vista is its ability to learn your handwriting style. If you are going to be the primary user of your Sahara Slate PC, then enabling the “Use the personalized recognizer” option will allow Vista to improve it’s ability to accurately convert your handwriting to text from data collected during training sessions with the “handwriting...

  • Page 72: Writing Pad

    These input tools allow you to enter information directly into any application that accepts standard keyboard inputs. NOTE FOR i440D USERS: By default, when in Active Digitizer mode, hovering your pen over the edge of the Input Panel will cause it to slide out a bit making it easier to invoke.

  • Page 73: On-Screen Keyboard

    When you reach the end of the line, the pad will expand automatically so you can keep on writing without having to stop. Windows will convert your handwriting into text, on the fly, and then insert it in the appropriate location when you tap “Insert”. On-Screen Keyboard Use it the same way that you would use a standard keyboard.

  • Page 74: Input Panel Options

    For more information about the Input Panels, refer to the Windows Online Help System by tapping on the “Help and Support” item inside the START Menu. To learn more about how to use the input panels, you can also take the “Tablet PC Pen Training” by navigating to “All Programs >...

  • Page 75: Programming The Function Buttons

    handwriting, tap on “Tools > Personalize Handwriting Recognition” to open the “Handwriting Personalization” application. There are two different training utilities: Target specific recognition errors does spot training on letters and numbers that usually account for the most common translation errors. Choose this training if for the most part Vista is correctly recognizing your handwriting with the exception of a few...

  • Page 76: Changing Screen Resolution, Color And Rotation

    Tapping on the tools icon of any hot key and then tapping its Open button allows you to customize what application it launches when pressed. To launch an application, tap on the tools icon of the appropriate function button you wish to program and then tap the “Open... ” button to select the application.

  • Page 77: Display Settings

    Display Settings The Display Settings tab holds the controls that affect color depth, screen resolution and screen rotation. Most of the time you will probably want to use the default values, but you may encounter specialized applications where it is advantageous to lower the screen’s resolution or disable the screen rotation function.

  • Page 78: Launch Zoom

    experimenting with the sliders and are unhappy with the results, or if you decide to make additional changes at a later time and want to discard your previously-applied settings. Tap on the “Apply” button to accept your changes, the “Cancel” button to reject the changes, or the “OK”...

  • Page 79: Connecting To The Internet

    Connecting to the Internet Your Sahara Slate PC allows you to connect to the Internet in different ways. The ways vary depending on the user’s networking environment as well as personal preference and available equipment. This section outlines two of the most common ways: 1.
  • Page 80 connections”, and look at the “Local Area Connection” item and make sure it reads as “Enabled”. If not, recheck that your networking cable is properly connected, or contact your network administrator. 4. Press and hold the “Local Area Connection” item and select “Properties”...

  • Page 81: Using Both Dhcp And A Static Ip Address

    two options that begin with “Use the following…” If you are unsure of which option to use, contact your network administrator or your Internet Service Provider (ISP). 7. After entering the correct the information in the “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties” window, tap “OK”...

  • Page 82: Using A Wireless Lan

    2. Tap on the “Alternate Configuration” tab and select the “User configured” option. Enter the correct values in the appropriate fields. If you are unsure of which values or options to use, contact your network administrator or the technical support line of your ISP.
  • Page 83 4. If the wireless network you are attempting to connect to is security-enabled, you will see a dialog box requesting a network key. Enter the proper key and then tap “Connect”. Most failures to connect to a wireless network occur because the network key has been improperly entered.

  • Page 84: Using A Modem

    Using a Modem Another common way to connect to the Internet is by using your Sahara Slate PC’s internal K modem. Take a standard telephone cable with RJ connectors on both ends. Plug one end into your Sahara Slate PC’s modem jack and the other end into a standard RJ telephone wall jack.
  • Page 85 2. On your desktop, locate the “BlueSoleil” icon and double-tap on it. If Windows Vista prompts you for permission, tap the “Continue” button to start the Bluetooth Service. 3. In the system tray, a gray Bluetooth icon should Wait for the gray Bluetooth icon to appear and, in a few turn blue, then double-tap on it.
  • Page 86 Make sure to enter the Passkey that appears on your screen, and not the one from this image. 8. When successfully paired, a red check mark will appear above the name of the Bluetooth device that you just paired. Also, the applicable Bluetooth Service icon at the top of the Window should light...

  • Page 88: Securing Your Sahara Slate Pc

    Chapter Securing Your Sahara Slate PC Your Sahara Slate PC is equipped with a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) and a biometric fingerprint reader that can help you better secure your data from intruders. Used in conjunction with specialized security management software, a TPM offers facilities for generating cryptographic keys—as well as the ability to limit the use of such keys for authentication or encryption/decryption—...
  • Page 89 BIOS. 1. Power on or restart the Sahara Slate PC. When the TabletKiosk logo screen appears, hit the <Delete> key on the keyboard to enter the BIOS. NOTE: If you are having trouble getting into the BIOS, you can press <Delete>...

  • Page 90: Creating A Windows Login Password

    Creating a Windows Login Password If you didn’t choose to do so during the initial setup procedure, the first step in securing your sensitive information is creating a Windows login password. Creating the Password In Windows XP 1. Go to the START Menu and tap on “Control Panel”. 2.
  • Page 91 3. Under the User Accounts category, tap on “Change your Windows password”. 4. From the “Make changes to your user account” screen, tap on “Create a password for your account”. 5. Tap on the text input field labeled “New Password” in the window that opens and then enter a password of your choice.

  • Page 92: Taking Ownership Of The Tpm

    Taking Ownership of the TPM After initializing the TPM functionality in the BIOS, the next step to securing your Sahara Slate PC is to establish yourself as the tablet’s owner. Install and configure the TPM security management software package of your choice and then refer to the user manual that accompanied the software for information on how to accomplish this important task.
  • Page 93 3. The wizard will give you the choice of either creating a new User Data file or restoring an existing User Data file. Tap the “Next” button to accept the default and create a new file. 4. Enter your Windows login password and tap the “Next”...

  • Page 94: Setting Up Your Vitakey Password Bank

    6. Choose a location on your hard drive where you wish to store a back-up of the user data file. Tap on “Next” to accept the location and finish the set-up wizard. Setting Up Your VitaKey Password Bank Now that your User Data file is established and your fingerprints enrolled, VitaKey will start managing passwords anytime you enter a username password combination in an application, a web page, or the Windows XP Login screen.

  • Page 95: How To Use An Enrolled Password

    How to use an enrolled password 1. Launch your web browser and navigate to the website page where you enrolled your account information in the Password Bank. 2. Tap in the username field and a VitaKey Authentication window will open. 3.
  • Page 96 A context-sensitive menu will appear with the option to “Delete” the account from the bank, “Rename” the account or edit the “Content” of the account. 5. Tap on “Content” to open the account. You can now change the account username and password.

  • Page 98: 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 99: 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 100 memory module. Be sure to follow the procedures in the previous 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 101: 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 102 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 previous section entitled 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 103: Replacing The Wireless Networking Card (Advanced)

    Replacing the Wireless Networking Card (Advanced) Currently there are three standardized wireless networking protocols: 02.11a, 02.11b, and 02.11g. They offer various capabilities, transmission speeds and effective ranges. A fourth protocol, 02.11n, promises higher throughput and a longer operational range when it becomes a ratified standard. The Sahara Slate PC was built with this new, impending standard in mind, and features a user-upgradeable wireless networking adapter.
  • Page 104 are inside. The wireless 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.

  • Page 106: Troubleshooting

    Sahara Slate PC. If after reading this section, you are still unable to solve a problem, 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 entitled Contacting Your Dealer for a list of the information you will need to supply.

  • Page 107: 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 108: Networking Problems/Solutions

    Networking Problems/Solutions Problem Possible Cause Solution The computer does The networking cable Replace the cable. not see the network. you are using is defective. The computer does The settings are not Contact your network administrator. not connect to the correctly set. network.

  • Page 109: Screen Display Problems/Solutions

    BIOS. Attach a USB keyboard to the tablet and restart. When you see the TabletKiosk logo screen, hit the <Delete> key to enter the BIOS. Use the right arrow key to navigate the “Advanced”...

  • Page 110: 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 111: Usb Problems/Solutions

    USB Problems/Solutions Problem Possible Cause Solution An external device The external device is Make sure that the external device is does not work when it not receiving power. plugged into an electrical outlet. is connected to one of The external device is Try connecting the external device to the USB ports.
  • Page 112 your computer. If your system didn’t come with a restore disc, please contact the dealer where you purchased your Sahara Slate PC to request a disc. NOTE: You will need to supply your system’s serial number located on the back of the computer with your request in order to receive your disc.
  • Page 113 2. If your drive has an existing partition (overwriting existing OS): When prompted, press any key to boot to the recovery DVD. If your drive doesn’t have an existing partition (new drive no OS): It will automatically load the recovery application. 3.
  • Page 114 Step 1: Set up the required hardware: Plug the USB keyboard and USB mouse into the USB hub and plug the hub into one of the available USB ports on the tablet. Plug the USB cable from the DVD drive into the remaining USB port of the tablet.

  • Page 116: Specifications

    Appendix Specifications Processor i412T: Intel® Celeron® M ULV 423 1.06 GHz, 32KB/32KB L1 caches, 1 MB L2 cache, 533 MHz Front Side Bus (FSB) Intel® Enhanced SpeedStep® Technology i440D and i440T: Intel® Core™ Duo LV L2500 (rev A - released 2007) 2 CPU Cores @ 1.83 GHz, 32KB/32KB L1 caches, 2 MB shared L2 cache, 667 MHz FSB (rev A) Intel®...
  • Page 117 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 Supports Single Channel, Dual Channel Symmetric, or Dual Channel Asymmetric DDR2 Configurations Supports Reduced Power DDR2 (RPDDR2) Intel®...
  • Page 118 External Display up to QXGA (2048 x 1536) with CRT Hot Plug support Display 12.1" TFT XGA LCD Wide Angle Display Sunlight Viewable Screen (Optional on Rev A, Standard on Rev B) i412T and i440T: Passive Resistive Touch Screen i440D: Dual Mode Wacom®...
  • Page 119 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 (Functionality) AuthenTec, Inc. AES1610 Patented TruePrint Technology for best Ability to Acquire (ATA) High Definition 128x8 TruePrint Technology based pixels...
  • Page 120 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 3.57 lbs.
  • Page 121 Function Buttons (L) SAS (Ctrl+Alt+Del) Screen Rotation Volume Up Volume Down Function Buttons (R) Digitizer/Touch Screen Mode Toggle (i440D only) and User Programmable (i412T and i440T) User Programmable User Programmable User Programmable Control Switches Power Switch Wireless Networking On/Off Bluetooth® On/Off Finger Print Reader (Physical) Lead-Free 40 Ball Grid Array (BGA) Package Ultra-Hard Wearing Surface Coating is scratch and...
  • Page 122 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.
  • Page 124 2832 Columbia Street, Torrance, CA 90503 310 782 1201 tel 310 782 1205 fax www.tabletkiosk.com UG.SG22.Rev 003.01.23.08...

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