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  • Page 1 OTION OMPUTING ABLET UIDE...

  • Page 2: Copyright Information

    VirtualDrive is a trademark of FarStone Technologies, Inc. Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. Motion Computing, Inc. has made every effort to identify trademarked properties and owners on this page. All brands and product names used in this document are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

  • Page 3: About This User Guide

    CAUTION: Text set off in this way indicates that failure to follow directions in the Caution could result in damage to the equipment or loss of information. Motion Computing Tablet PC User Guide...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Accessories ........19 Motion Computing Tablet PC User Guide...
  • Page 5 Microsoft Office Registration ..... 30 Starting and Stopping the Motion M1200 Tablet PC ..30 Starting ........30 Stopping .
  • Page 6 Traveling by Air ....... 57 Other Travel Hints ......57 Motion Computing Tablet PC User Guide...
  • Page 7 Appendix A Troubleshooting and Support Appendix B Specifications Appendix C Wireless Mini-PCI Installation Index Motion Computing Tablet PC User Guide...

  • Page 8: Getting Started With Your Motion Tablet Pc

    Thank you for deciding to purchase a Tablet PC from Motion Computing Motion Tablet PCs combine the best features of desktop computing and notebooks with more power than any touchscreen PC or personal digital assistant (PDA) can provide. OTION The Motion M1200 Tablet PC offers these unique features: ABLET •...

  • Page 9: What's New With The Motion M1300

    Integrated 802.11b wireless LAN capability USB 2.0 interface • Peripheral-to-PC connection speed: 480 Mbps; 40 times faster than USB 1.1 • Fully backward compatible to USB 1.1 Chapter 1 Getting Started with Your Motion Tablet PC Motion Computing Tablet PC User Guide 6...

  • Page 10: Motion Accessories

    ACKAGE Motion Tablet PC packages may contain the following Motion equipment: ONTENTS • Motion M1200 or M1300 Tablet PC • Digitizer Pen, extra Pen tips, and Pen tip replacement tool • AC Adapter, Power Cord, and AC Mini Plug •...

  • Page 11: Some Hints About What To Do First

    Pen function button, which activates right- click functions. For other hints about using the Pen, see the section “Using the Pen” in Chapter 4 of this User Guide. Chapter 1 Getting Started with Your Motion Tablet PC Motion Computing Tablet PC User Guide 8...

  • Page 12: Take The Tutorials

    The link to the Motion Tablet PC User Guide is provided on the Using Your Motion Tablet PC page, shown here. In addition to this link, other instructions for using the Pen, Dashboard, and other applications are included there. Motion Computing Tablet PC User Guide 9...

  • Page 13: Microsoft Help And Resources Center Page

    Support Center while your Tablet PC is connected to the Internet, the “Did You Know” section checks for updates from Microsoft and Motion Computing, such as system-use hints, or notices from Motion Computing about your Tablet PC. Take a Tour of Windows XP...

  • Page 14: Chapter 2 Motion Tablet Pc Hardware

    This chapter describes the Motion Tablet PC, including components, LEDs, hardware, and accessories. All Motion Computing Tablet PC displays and writing surfaces combine ABLET three key components: ISPLAY AND RITING • A highly-readable, liquid- URFACES crystal display • An acrylic protective layer that provides...

  • Page 15: Overview Of The Display

    VERVIEW OF The following diagram shows the LEDs, buttons, connectors, and other components on the Tablet PC. ISPLAY Chapter 2 Motion Tablet PC Hardware Motion Computing Tablet PC User Guide 12...
  • Page 16 Bay that houses the memory modules and mini-PCI card; 256MB memory (standard), access upgradeable to 1GB 34 Security lock slot Fits a cable lock for securing the unit to a desk, etc. Chapter 2 Motion Tablet PC Hardware Motion Computing Tablet PC User Guide 13...

  • Page 17: Chassis And Hard Top

    Fully charged, a new 6-cell battery can power the ATTERIES Tablet PC for 3-4 hours, depending on operating conditions. Extra batteries are available from Motion Computing. Use only Motion Lithium-ion batteries in your Motion Tablet PC. NOTE: For more information about the battery LEDs, see the section “Battery Status LEDs”...

  • Page 18: Front Panel Buttons

    CAUTION: Do not plug a standard RJ-11 phone cord into the RJ-45 port or you may damage the RJ-45 LAN port. Motion Computing Tablet PC User Guide 15 Chapter 2 Motion Tablet PC Hardware Secondary Function (Press Function + this button)

  • Page 19: Tablet Pc Leds

    CAUTION: To avoid personal injury, if the battery is overheated, wait until the battery cools to room temperature before recharging or replacing it. Motion Computing Tablet PC User Guide 16 Status Tablet PC is on. Tablet PC is in Stand By.

  • Page 20: Battery Status Gauge

    The Tablet PCs issue a Critical Battery alarm and automatically goes into Hibernate mode. Plug the Tablet PC into AC power if you want to preserve battery power. Motion Computing Tablet PC User Guide 17...

  • Page 21: Labels

    Some internal components, such as the modem, also contain their own approval labels. Motion Tablet PC Label Locations: (1) Product Identification, System Labels; (2) Internal Modem with Label; (3) Hard Disk Drive Cover Chapter 2 Motion Tablet PC Hardware Motion Computing Tablet PC User Guide 18...

  • Page 22: Accessories

    You can order the following accessories from the Motion Computing CCESSORIES website at www.motioncomputing.com/accessories. NOTE: You can order the Motion FlexDock, batteries, and Digitizer Pens from Motion Computing. Motion Desktop Stand The Motion Desktop Stand is an easel-like device that holds the Tablet PC in portrait or landscape modes.

  • Page 23: Motion Multi-Unit Battery Charger

    PC, you may be required to connect a standard USB keyboard to complete the initialization of the Windows XP operating system. For the steps in this procedure, see Chapter 4 of this User Guide. Chapter 2 Motion Tablet PC Hardware Motion Computing Tablet PC User Guide 20...

  • Page 24: Motion Optical Disc Drives

    256MB and 512MB Memory Upgrade Modules Additional memory modules improve the performance of your Tablet PC. You can add up to 1GB of memory in your Tablet PC. Chapter 2 Motion Tablet PC Hardware Motion Computing Tablet PC User Guide 21...

  • Page 25: Pc Card Slot

    When the slot isn’t in use, we recommend that you leave the plastic blank in place. Mini PCI Card (Wireless) Both Tablet PC models accept a mini-PCI card for wireless communications. Chapter 2 Motion Tablet PC Hardware Motion Computing Tablet PC User Guide 22...

  • Page 26: Chapter 3 Motion Tablet Pc Software

    Pre-loaded on Motion Computing Tablet PCs is the Windows XP Tablet PC Edition operating system plus additional software applications, drivers, and utilities. These help you personalize and make the most of your Tablet PC and its features. This chapter describes some of the CDs, software, applications, and software features available for your Tablet PC.
  • Page 27 Motion M1200 System Recovery Procedure -- Once initiated, this procedure overwrites everything on your system with complete data loss. 1. If possible, back up your data files. 2. Turn off your Tablet PC. 3. Attach a USB keyboard. 4. Insert the Recovery CD-1 of 2 (Windows XP Professional Service Pack 1 CD) into your CDROM drive.

  • Page 28: Motion Utilities And Drivers Cd

    Motion Application CD The Motion Application CD contains additional applications for the Motion M1200 and M1300. Go to the Motion Computing website at www.motioncomputing.com to see a list of Motion Computing software, third-party applications to purchase, as well as free applications.

  • Page 29: Motion Application Software

    Both Tablet PC models contain software applications to enhance your Tablet OTION PC, some available exclusively from Motion Computing. PPLICATION OFTWARE Motion Dashboard An exclusive Motion Computing design for Motion Tablet PCs, the Motion Dashboard makes many operations easy to identify and puts them in a single location for convenient access.

  • Page 30: Tablet Pc Input Panel

    NOTE: For information about setting up speech recognition through the Tablet PC Input Panel, see Chapter 4 of this User Guide. Chapter 3 Motion Tablet PC Software Motion Computing Tablet PC User Guide 27...

  • Page 31: Chapter 4 Using Your Motion Tablet Pc

    • Microsoft Office Product Keys (if you are going to install any Microsoft Office products, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Chapter 4 Using Your Motion Tablet PC Chapter Using Your Motion Tablet PC Motion Computing Tablet PC User Guide 28...

  • Page 32: Windows Initialization Procedure

    14.Type in your name in the “Your name” field. If others will be using the Tablet PC, type in their names also (up to five total). These mes- sages appear: Thank you! Congratulations, you’re ready to go! Chapter 4 Using Your Motion Tablet PC Motion Computing Tablet PC User Guide 29...

  • Page 33: Microsoft Office Registration

    5 seconds. A forced shutdown should only be used when the Chapter 4 Using Your Motion Tablet PC Windows XP Please wait. Windows is starting up... Loading your personal settings Applying your personal settings Motion Computing Tablet PC User Guide 30...

  • Page 34: Opening The Motion Dashboard

    3. The Tablet PC will then enter Stand By or Hibernate. In Stand By, the power LED will flash green. In Hibernate, all LEDs are off. Chapter 4 Using Your Motion Tablet PC Motion Computing Tablet PC User Guide 31...

  • Page 35: Operating The Motion Digitizer Pen

    Tap and drag — Tap and drag the Pen on the display • Select/Highlight — Tap on the item on the Tablet PC display with the Pen to activate the function Chapter 4 Using Your Motion Tablet PC Motion Computing Tablet PC User Guide 32...

  • Page 36: Calibrating The Pen To Increase Its Accuracy

    When you hold the Pen over the Tablet PC display, a pointer (small dot) appears under the Pen tip on the display and moves with the Pen on the Chapter 4 Using Your Motion Tablet PC Motion Computing Tablet PC User Guide 33...

  • Page 37: Adjusting Pen Properties For Ease Of Use

    Point and tap the Pen on the display. Double-tap the Pen on the display. Tap-and-drag the Pen on the display. Press the Pen button while tapping, or press and hold the Pen on the display. Motion Computing Tablet PC User Guide 34...

  • Page 38: Hints For Optimizing Your Display Window

    — From Tools, select Options. NOTE: For more information about Tablet PC Input Panel functions, see the Help menu under Tools on the Tablet PC Input Panel window. Chapter 4 Using Your Motion Tablet PC Motion Computing Tablet PC User Guide 35...

  • Page 39: Making Best Use Of The Tablet Pc Input Panel

    The Tablet PC Input Panel has a Text Preview window that lets you see a text transcription of what you have written before you send it to an active application: Chapter 4 Using Your Motion Tablet PC Motion Computing Tablet PC User Guide 36...
  • Page 40 NOTE: To increase the size of the text and drawings, highlight these on screen, then change the font size. Wordpad and Notepad don’t allow you to reset the default font size, but once you can increase the font size. Chapter 4 Using Your Motion Tablet PC Motion Computing Tablet PC User Guide 37...

  • Page 41: Eliminating Paper With Windows Journal

    (fill in your “form” or make your annotations). 10.Save your document with a new file name to preserve your edits. You can reuse and save this document as many times as you want. Chapter 4 Using Your Motion Tablet PC Motion Computing Tablet PC User Guide 38...

  • Page 42: Have Sticky Notes Handy For Jotting Down Information

    3. Tap the down-arrow next to Orientation. 4. Select the desired orientation: Primary landscape, Primary portrait, Secondary Landscape, Secondary portrait. Chapter 4 Using Your Motion Tablet PC , 90 , 180 , or 270 Motion Computing Tablet PC User Guide 39...

  • Page 43: Customizing Buttons

    You may want to adjust the brightness level of the Tablet PC display for DJUSTING different lighting situations and for improving battery life. RIGHTNESS IFFERENT IGHTING ITUATIONS Chapter 4 Using Your Motion Tablet PC Motion Computing Tablet PC User Guide 40...

  • Page 44: Reading Battery Power From The Tablet Pc Display

    Adjust Power Properties and Open Power Meter is displayed. • Open the Power/Battery window and tap to open the Power Options Properties window. Select Power Meter. Chapter 4 Using Your Motion Tablet PC Motion Computing Tablet PC User Guide 41...

  • Page 45: Creating A New Power Scheme

    6. Tap Apply. NOTE: We recommend that you create new power schemes instead of overwriting the default (Motion Computing Optimized) so you can reactivate it later. Setting Up Max Battery Mode for Additional Power Savings Max Battery mode prolongs the battery’s charge.

  • Page 46: Swapping The Battery

    CAUTION: To avoid damage to the Tablet PC, install only Motion Computing batteries, which are specially designed for the Tablet PC. Motion Computing Tablet PC User Guide 43...

  • Page 47: Disposing Of Used Batteries

    256MB 512MB * PC133 SDRAM SODIMM Note: The Motion M1200 has Base Memory factory-installed in Slot A. You can install/reinstall memory modules in either Slot A or B for best performance. Supported Memory Configurations for Motion M1300 Base Memory-Slot A**...

  • Page 48: Installing Optical Disc Drives

    Avoid touching the pins and leads on the memory module and the internal circuitry of the Tablet PC. Motion Computing Tablet PC User Guide 45...

  • Page 49: Mirroring Or Extending Your Display

    Intel(R) Extreme Graphics icon, shown here (found in the Windows Control Panel or in the System Tray at the bottom right of the Tablet PC display). Chapter 4 Using Your Motion Tablet PC Motion Computing Tablet PC User Guide 46...

  • Page 50: Setting Up An Extended Desktop

    Intel(R) Extreme Graphics icon found in the Windows Control Panel or through this same icon, which is located in the System Tray at the bottom right of the Tablet PC display. Motion Computing Tablet PC User Guide 47...

  • Page 51: Setting Up A Wireless Connection

    Chapter 4 Using Your Motion Tablet PC WARNING: FAA regulations require that you disable any wireless connection when traveling by air. If the Wireless LED on the front of the Tablet PC is off, wireless communications are disabled. Motion Computing Tablet PC User Guide 48...

  • Page 52: Setting Up Speech Recognition For Dictation

    Extreme Graphics icon in the System Tray, located at the bottom- CHEME FOR AN right corner of the display. Then select Graphics Options, Graphics XTERNAL Properties... ONITOR OR IMILAR EVICE Chapter 4 Using Your Motion Tablet PC Motion Computing Tablet PC User Guide 49...

  • Page 53: Multimedia Applications

    However, if you are unable to remember your password, you will not be able to access your Tablet PC. If this happens, you call Motion Computing Technical Support or your Motion reseller for assistance. Have your Tablet PC Serial number available (located on the label on the back of the unit) for them to assist you.
  • Page 54 1. Start the Tablet PC. 2. When the Motion Computing Splash Screen appears, quickly press Hot Key #2 (icon shown here). If you miss the Splash screen, turn the Tablet PC off then back on and try this step again.

  • Page 55: Clearing Tablet Pc Security

    2. When the Motion Computing Splash Screen appears, quickly press Hot Key #2. If you miss the Splash screen, turn the Tablet PC off then back on and try this step again. 3. From the PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility, tap Security on the menu bar.

  • Page 56: General Care

    Avoid touching the pins and leads on the memory and the internal circuitry of the Tablet PC. See the section “Adding Memory” in this chapter for more information about replacing or adding memory modules. Motion Computing Tablet PC User Guide 53...

  • Page 57: Caring For The Motion Digitizer Pen

    2. Pull the old tip out of the Pen. 3. Insert a new tip. 4. Apply slight pressure to set it in place. Ordering New Pens To order additional Pens, visit the Motion Computing website at www.motioncomputing.com/accessories. RAVELING ABLET Packing Your Tablet PC for Travel •...

  • Page 58: Faa Wireless Air Travel Requirement

    • Consult your insurance company and credit card company to learn about emergency travel assistance if your Tablet PC is lost or disabled. Chapter 4 Using Your Motion Tablet PC Motion Computing Tablet PC User Guide 55...

  • Page 59: Troubleshooting And Support

    All Motion Computing Tablet PCs have passed a rigorous series of performance and quality-control tests, but now and then a problem may occur. If you don’t see a solution among the following system and software issues, check the Support Options listed at the end of this chapter or go to our website at www.motioncomputing.com/support.
  • Page 60 Brightness is set too low. Motion Computing Tablet PC User Guide ii SOLUTION Slide the Power switch for about a second to resume operations.
  • Page 61 Pen too tightly and accidentally pressing the Pen button. This enables the right-click function of the Pen. Motion Computing Tablet PC User Guide iii Reset resolution to 1024 x 768 and color quality to 32-bit by opening the Motion Dashboard, Graphics Properties, then the Schemes tab.
  • Page 62 Connecting a headset or external speakers mutes the built-in speakers. Audio volume is too low or has been muted. Motion Computing Tablet PC User Guide iv SOLUTION Re-activate the right-click option: Double-click the Tablet and Pen Settings icon, select Pen Options, and reselect Use pen button to right-click.
  • Page 63 The disk needs defragmenting. The default setting is On. The Ethernet cable is not connected correctly. Motion Computing Tablet PC User Guide v SOLUTION Turn the Tablet PC off and back on and try re-entering your password (you can do this as many times as needed).
  • Page 64 As long as the device’s driver is available either in the Windows XP operating system or from the manufacturer and it carries the Windows XP logo or certification, it should work with your Tablet PC. For more information, see www.microsoft.com/help. Appendix A Troubleshooting and Support Motion Computing Tablet PC User Guide vi...
  • Page 65 Tablet PC, the Motion FlexDock, and Memory Upgrade Modules. For a copy of this Warranty, see the Warranty packaged with your Tablet PC. Motion Computing offers a 90-day warranty on other accessories. For a copy of this Warranty, see the Warranty packaged with your Tablet PC.
  • Page 66 Motion determines a return is necessary, you will be given an RMA (Return Material Authorization) number, as well as packing and shipping instructions. Motion Computing will complete the repair within 48 business hours and return it by two-day air shipment.

  • Page 67: Appendix B Motion Tablet Pc Specifications

    Motion M1300: 256MB base RAM (maximum 1GB); two PC2100 DDR SODIMM slots Available configurations: minimum 20GB, upgradeable Microphone-in; Headphone out; DC power in Ports: two USB ports (M1200=USB 1.1; M1300=USB 2.0); one IEEE 1394; one RJ-11; one RJ-45; one VGA monitor; one docking connector One Alt+Tab key with secondary function...
  • Page 68 Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition; Adobe Acrobat; Motion Computing Dashboard; customer support tools; online documentation; drivers 512 KB (Motion M1200) or 1024KB (Motion M1300) Flash BIOS ROM; password protection for the system and Hard Disk Drive; ACPI 1.1 compliant; Pen/Button based...
  • Page 69 ICES-003 Class B ETS 300 328 ETS 300 826 IC RSS 210 Immunity EN55024 Safety UL and CUL, UL1950 CSA C22.2 EN60950 TUV/GS Telecom FCC Part 68 IC CS03 Appendix B Motion Tablet PC Specifications Motion Computing Tablet PC User Guide xi...

  • Page 70: Wireless Mini-Pci Installation

    Tablet PC mother- board at a 25-degree angle until it is firmly seated, then snap it into place. Appendix C Wireless Mini-PCI Installation Wireless Mini-PCI Installation Motion Computing Tablet PC User Guide xii Appendix...
  • Page 71 7. Replace the cover on the bottom of the Tablet PC, reinsert the screws, and tighten them. 8. Reinsert the battery and connect to AC power; then power up the Tablet PC. Appendix C Wireless Mini-PCI Installation RF MAIN...RF AUX Motion Computing Tablet PC User Guide xiii...

  • Page 72: Battery Status Gauge

    40 Display Brightness 25 Display Rotation 25 Display screen 55 Domain name 29 Drawings 37 Dual Head Video Controller 48 DVD/CDRW 46 Enable 802.11 Wireless Radio 50 End User License Agreement 29 Motion Computing Tablet PC User Guide xiv...
  • Page 73 30 storing 55 Motion Digitizer Pen 14 Multimedia 52 Optical Disk Drive AC power adapter 47 cables 46 diagram 46 installation 46 Optical Disk Drives 21 Orientation changing 40 Password Motion Computing Tablet PC User Guide xv...
  • Page 74 51 Listening... 51 Not Listening 51 Speech recognition 26 setting up 51 Standby 25 definition of 31 exiting 32 Power Management 45 when to use 31 Standby mode 19 Starting and stopping 30 Motion Computing Tablet PC User Guide xvi...
  • Page 75 50, 56 Enable 802.11 Wireless Radio 50 FAA regulations 50, 56 setting up Wireless non-secure 50 Wireless access point connecting to 50 Writing 11 Writing with the Pen 33 xDSL 15 Motion Computing Tablet PC User Guide xvii...

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