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ViewSonic
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Convertible Tablet PC V1250
User Guide
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Microsoft
Windows XP
Tablet PC Edition
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- Page 1 IMPORTANT! For all technical support issues, or if anything is missing as listed under Package Contents in this user guide, please contact ViewSonic before returning the product. See the Customer Support table in this guide for contact information. ViewSonic ®...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Package Contents ... 2 Optional Accessories ... 2 Optional Warranties/Insurance ... 2 Precautions ... 3 Knowing Your V1250 V1250 Tour ... 4 Front View ... 4 Back View ... 5 Left View ... 6 Bottom View ... 7 Converting to a Tablet ... 8 Performance Features ... - Page 3 Multicard Slot ... 33 Upgrading the System Memory ... 34 Installing a New Memory Module ... 34 Security ... 36 Using the Security Lock ... 36 Using Passwords ... 36 Using Accessories Docking Station ... 38 Troubleshooting ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250...
- Page 4 Safety Guidelines ... 58 Compliance and Safety Notices ... 59 Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) Compliance ... 59 Safety Notices ... 61 Battery Safety Notice ... 61 Lithium Battery Warning ... 61 Power Supply Safety Notice ... 61 ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250...
- Page 5 NERGY Corporate names and trademarks are the property of their respective companies. Disclaimer: ViewSonic Corporation shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein; nor for incidental or consequential damages resulting from furnishing this material, or the performance or use of this product.
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Page 6: Getting Started
• AC Adapter and Power Cord(s) • Carrying Case Optional Accessories The Tablet PC V1250 offers a host of optional accessories on our web site to improve its use including the following: • Docking Station • Portfolio Bag •... -
Page 7: Precautions
• Always handle your V1250 with care; dropping your V1250 could void the warranty. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 • Do not operate your V1250 outside in a wet, damp or extremely cold environment. • Do not place heavy objects on the screen, video cable, or power cord. -
Page 8: Knowing Your V1250
This section shows the following views of visible ports and buttons: Front View Left View Front View Open latch Microphone Security Key (Ctrl-Alt-Del) Rotate Wireless ON/OFF Journal ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 Back View Bottom View LCD Display Wireless On/Off Charging status HD access Sleep Power Auto-brightness sensor... -
Page 9: Back View
Back View DC IN VGA port Modem Ethernet Mic IN Audio OUT ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250... -
Page 10: Left View
Left View IEEE 1394 Firewire Power ON latch ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 Stylus slot PC card slot SD Secure Disk, or MS Memory Stick slot, or MMC Multi Media Card... -
Page 11: Bottom View
Bottom View Battery Pack Compartment Memory Expansion Slot ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 Screw... -
Page 12: Converting To A Tablet
Converting to a Tablet To convert the V1250 to a tablet, do the following. 1. Push in and slide the latch to the left while gently opening the display screen. Open the display to a vertical position as shown below. - Page 13 4. Align the two white marks shown below as you close the display flat against the keyboard and the tablet clicks into place. 5. Now you have a Tablet PC. For more information on using the Tablet PC, see the V1250 User Guide. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250...
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Page 14: Performance Features
Memory The V1250 is equipped with a fast SO-DIMM DDR SDRAM. Advanced Graphic Engine The V1250 comes with an integrated Intel video processor for high performance graphics. Expandability The system offers one SO-DIMM slot for memory expansion, allowing users to easily increase the system’s capacity as the need... -
Page 15: Bright Lcd Touch-Screen Display
WiFi access point. Additional Expansion and Connectivity The V1250 offers a full array of I/O ports including two Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports, microphone and audio out jacks, external VGA port, Firewire port, and a multi-pin connector for the optional Tablet PC Docking Station. -
Page 16: Software Included
• Power One Finance Calculator • Zinio Reader – Eval Indicators – LED Status Indicators The LED Status Indicators on the top of the V1250 display the operating status of your V1250. The Power Indicator LED • Green Light - indicates that the unit is ON. -
Page 17: Using The Keyboard
Function Help Sleep Display Toggle Display On/Off Speaker On/Off Num Lock Scroll Lock Brightness Up Brightness Down Volume Up Volume Down ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 Hotkey Beep Fn+F1 Fn+F2 Fn+F3 Fn+F4 Fn+F5 Fn+F11 Fn+F12 Fn+Right Cursor Fn+Left Cursor Fn+Up Cursor... -
Page 18: Using The Touch Pad
Using the Touch Pad The Touch pad shown below acts like a mouse with special control keys. Switch between applications Escape Scroll up/down, & push to Enter Open Internet Right click - context menu ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250... -
Page 19: Storage
Storage Hard Disk Drive Your V1250 offers a user-removable Hard Disk Drive. To replace, do the following: 1 Using a medium-size screwdriver, remove the screw holding the HD Bay cover. 2 Carefully remove the cover to expose the Hard Drive then slow pull it out using the plastic tab provided. -
Page 20: Display
You can set your V1250 to have the brightness automatically adjust according to the illumination of the environment you are in. This is very useful when using the V1250 as a tablet and you have no access to the keys for Brightness Adjustment. -
Page 21: Screen Rotation
Click Apply or OK. Screen Rotation To rotate the screen from Portrait to Landscape mode or vice versa, press the Rotate button ( ) on the Tablet PC. See the Front View shown earlier in this user guide. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250... -
Page 22: Xp Control Panels
XP Control Panels Your V1250 running on XP has two ways to view the Control Panel as shown below: the Category View and the Classic View. Click here to switch to Classic View Click here to switch to Category View... -
Page 23: Audio
For more information on keyboard shortcuts including Mute audio, see the Special Function Key table. Audio mute [F5] key [Fn] Function key Built-in Speakers ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 Audio up [ ] key [ ] key Audio down... -
Page 24: Battery Pack
With the battery pack connected to the V1250, plug the AC adapter into the V1250 and into an electrical outlet as shown in the Quick Start Guide. The battery continues to charge while you use the V1250 if the unit is plugged into an AC outlet. -
Page 25: Checking The Battery Level
• Disable the parallel and serial ports if no devices are attached. • Eject any PC Card from the card slot when not in use. Even when an inserted PC Card is not in operation, it still draws a small amount of power. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250... -
Page 26: Battery Warning
3%. At this point, a Warning Bubble appears on the Task Tray along with a short beep. IMPORTANT: If the V1250 warns of its Critical Battery condition, save your current work immediately or plug in the supplied AC Adapter. -
Page 27: Removing The Battery Pack
CAUTION: Do not scratch the LCD display screen. Slide the Battery Latch to the left as shown below. Put your thumb in the Battery thumb hole and pull the Battery Pack out. Battery latch ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 Battery thumb hole... -
Page 28: Windows Xp Power Management
The Windows power management allows you to enter time-out values for the display and hard disk. You can also have your V1250 automatically enter a standby mode or shut itself down in the event of low or critical battery power. For more information on the power saving features, consult the Windows manual or on-line help. -
Page 29: Power Saving Options
Hibernation option. The Power On/Power Management Button The V1250 power On/Off button serves two functions: to turn the unit on and to put the unit in Stand By (system power management). To turn the V1250 on, slide the power On button. -
Page 30: Using Your V1250
Using your V1250 Initial Setup Charge the battery With the V1250 still turned off, let the battery fully charge the first time for up to 2.5 hours. Open the unit as shown in the one-page insert that came in the package. - Page 31 Connect the power cord (1) With the V1250 turned off, plug AC/DC Adapter to the Power Port on the back of the Tablet PC. (2) Plug in Power Cord to AC/DC Adapter. (3) Plug the power cord into an AC wall outlet.
- Page 32 Slide the power on button once to turn the unit on. If the unit is already on, then sliding the button powers the unit off. When the V1250 is plugged into an AC power outlet, the battery charges as you use the V1250. For more information, see the Battery Power and Management section and Connecting the Battery section in the user guide.
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Page 33: Booting Up For The First Time
Booting up for the first time To get started with your V1250, do any or all of the following: To familiarize yourself with the features and parts of the V1250, see the V1250 Features section in this guide. For more information on using the V1250, click on Start > All Programs >... -
Page 34: Calibrating The Touch Screen
Calibrating the touch screen Although your touch screen is already factory-calibrated, there may be times when the V1250 screen will need to be recalibrated for higher accuracy. The touch screen is a thin membrane on top of the LCD display that responds to mechanical pressure on the screen’s surface. -
Page 35: Connectivity
Connecting the Modem Plug one end of the phone line into the modem port located on the back of the V1250. See the figure of the Back View in this user guide. Plug the other end of the line into an analog phone wall outlet. -
Page 36: Wireless Lan
Wireless LAN Wi-Fi LAN Adapter Your new V1250 comes with a built-in Wireless LAN adapter. This allows you to access and transmit data wirelessly to an access point. Consult your network administrator for instructions on connecting your wireless adapter to the network. -
Page 37: Usb
Your V1250 offers 2 High Speed USB 2.0 ports that allows you to connect USB compliant devices such as Mice, Keyboards, Cameras, External Hard/Optical Drives, etc. 1394 Firewire Your V1250 has a 1394 Firewire port that allows you to connect IEEE 1394 compliant devices like Digital Video Cameras, External Hard/Optical Drives, etc. -
Page 38: Upgrading The System Memory
Removing the Battery Pack. Place your hand on a large metal object momentarily to discharge any static electricity. Place the V1250 face-down on a soft flat surface. CAUTION: do not scratch the LCD display screen or the lid cover. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250... - Page 39 Pivot the module until the latches on both sides of the socket snap into place. (You will feel it solidly click into place.) Replace the Memory Slot Cover and the Screw. You have now completed the memory upgrade. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250...
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Page 40: Security
On the drop down menu, select Pen Calibration and follow the oon screen instructions. Setting up a numeric password a. Turn the V1250 ON and then tap on the screen using the stylus when the ViewSonic Bird Logo comes up. b. On the drop down menu, select Change Password. - Page 41 Click OK. Your BIOS level numeric password is now set. Setting up a Signature Password a. Turn the V1250 ON and then tap on the screen using the stylus when the ViewSonic Bird Logo comes up. b. On the drop down menu, select Change Password.
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Page 42: Using Accessories
The Docking Station allows you to run your Tablet PC from a standard AC power outlet. Connect the AC adapter and power cord as shown below. Docking Station - Back View ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 AC Power Adapter with power cord(s) (depends on region where purchased) - Page 43 CD- ROM and AC adapter. For more information see the User Guide that came with your Tablet PC. Kensington Slot AC Power DC-IN VGA 15-pin Ethernet ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 Audio OUT (green) Mic IN (blue) IEEE1394...
- Page 44 4 Dock the Tablet PC Set the Tablet PC down on the Docking Station aligning with the four guides shown below. Press the Tablet down onto the docking station until it clicks into place. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250...
- Page 45 Slide the battery into the Docking Station. 6 Press the release button with your thumb To un-dock the Tablet PC from the Docking Station, press your thumb on the release button until the unit disengages. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 Usage Charge LED Battery...
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Page 46: Troubleshooting
AC adapter is lit. Check to see that the power cords are completely and firmly plugged to the wall outlet and to the V1250. Check to see that the V1250 power indicator is on. Check for any incorrect or loose cable connections. - Page 47 If the file does not open and the light LED does not light, there may be a hard disk spin problem. • Recall if your V1250 has been subjected to static electricity or physical shock. If so, you may have damaged the disk drive.
- Page 48 Abnormal Sounds ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 If the hard drive is making abnormal whining noises: • Archive files or programs that you no longer use by moving them to an alternate storage medium (floppy disk, optical recordable disk, tape, etc.) or uninstall programs that are no longer used.
- Page 49 Drive is Slow If the hard disk takes longer to read a file: ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 • Archive files or programs that you no longer use by moving them to an alternate storage medium (floppy disk, optical recordable disk, tape, etc.) or uninstall programs that are no longer used.
- Page 50 ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 If the display panel remains blank (black) when the system is turned Make sure the V1250 is not in the power saving mode (Stand By). In these modes, the display is turned off to conserve energy but not the system.
- Page 51 CMOS Problems Checksum Failure Message ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 The display resolution should be set to 800 x 600 for optimal viewing. If an external monitor is connected, you can change the resolution from the Category View or the Classic View.
- Page 52 Memory is Recognized Insufficient Memory Error Message ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 If the boot up screen does not show additional memory installed: • Certain brands of memory module may not be compatible with your system. Go to www.viewsonic.com for a list of compatible SODIMM.
- Page 53 Network Adapter Adapter Nonresponsi Problems ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 • Be sure to disable Call Waiting. • Excessive line noise might cause the connection to be dropped. To check line noise, put the regular phone handset on the line and place a phone call.
- Page 54 • Make sure there is no IRQ (interrupt request) conflict with the ® card. See Windows on-line help for solving IRQ conflicts. • Reboot the V1250 to see if the problem persists. • The card may be defective. Try the card on another system, if possible.
- Page 55 OK. In a few seconds, Windows will prompt you to remove the card. If the V1250 becomes hot: • In a high temperature operating environment, 95 degrees Fahrenheit (35 degrees Celsius) or more, the V1250’s case bottom...
- Page 56 Make sure the V1250’s ventilation grills are not blocked. The V1250 powers down as soon as it is powered on: Battery power may be extremely low. The circuitry prevents a complete power drain, which is not intended for Lithium Ion batteries.
- Page 57 • The battery charge indicator LED on the V1250 should be lit when you plug in the AC adapter. • Make sure the battery module is fully inserted in its bay and that the battery latch is in its locked position.
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Page 58: Specifications
I/O Ports Expansion slots Power Physical Dimensions Specifications Weight ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 ® Mobile Intel Pentium M Processor 1GHz ULV or higher: 1MB Level 2 Cache on die Intel 855GM with 400 MHz Processor Side Bus and ICH4 Southbridge... -
Page 59: Customer Support
Asia Other Asia/Pacific viewsonic.com.tw countries South Africa viewsonic.com/asia ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 Operating: 5° ~ 35°C (41°~ 95°F) Non-operating: -10° ~ 60°C (-4° ~140°F) Operating: 10% ~ 90% Non-operating: 10% ~ 90% Operating: 0 ~ 3000m; Non-operating: 0 ~ 12,000m Operating: 25G/3ms;... -
Page 60: Cleaning And Maintenance
® cleaners on the V1250 screen or case. Some chemical cleaners have been reported to damage the screen and/or case of the V1250. ViewSonic will not be liable for damage resulting from use of any ammonia or alcohol-based cleaners. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250... -
Page 61: Limited Warranty
MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NONINFRINGEMENT. How long the warranty is effective*: ViewSonic Tablet PCs are warranted for one (1) year for all parts (except software) and one (1) year for all labor from the date of the first consumer purchase. -
Page 62: Safety Guidelines
L or coloured RED. If you have any questions concerning which proper power cord to use, please consult with the dealer from whom you have purchased the product. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 Switzerland ... SEV Britain ... BASE/BS Japan ... -
Page 63: Compliance And Safety Notices
Français - Le present appareil numerique nemet pas de bruits radioelectriques depassant les limites applicables aux appareils numeriques de Canada ICES-003 Class B prescrites dans le reglement sur le brouillage radioelectrique edicte par le Ministere des Communications du Canada. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250... - Page 64 Install and use the equipment according to the instruction manual. This device complies with JATE (Japan Approvals Institute for Telecommunications Equipment) requirement under authority of Ministry of Telecommunications. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250...
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Page 65: Safety Notices
Power Supply Safety Notice The power supply provided with this device is for use with this device only. Replace only with the same or equivalent type power supply as recommended by the manufacturer. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250... - Page 66 ViewSonic Corporation...