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ViewSonic V1100 User Manual

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Tablet PC V1100
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  • Page 1 ViewSonic ® Tablet PC V1100 User Guide ® Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Getting Started Package contents ..............2 Accessories ................. 2 Precautions ................3 Using your V1100 for the first time ......... 3 V1100 Features ..............4 Software Included ............... 4 Performance Features ............4 High Performance Processor ........4 Large Hard Drive ............4 Advanced Graphic Engine ..........
  • Page 3 Drive is Slow ............... 30 Display Problems ..............30 Blank (Black) Screen ............30 Screen is Difficult to Read ........... 31 The Screen Flickers ............31 Bios Problems ................ 31 CMOS Checksum Failure Message ........31 Memory Problems ..............32 ViewSonic Tablet PC V1100...
  • Page 4 Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) Compliance ....43 United States Compliance Notice ......... 43 Canadian Compliance Notice ........43 European Compliance Notice ........44 Japanese Compliance Notice ........44 Safety Notices ..............45 Battery Safety Notice ............ 45 ViewSonic Tablet PC V1100...
  • Page 5 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.

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    In addition, you will be able to send and receive e-mail and access the Internet. This user guide will help you set-up your V1100 and introduce you to its many features. Important! Save the original box and all packing material for future shipping.

  • Page 7: Precautions

    For more information, see the Basic Setup section in this user guide. Make sure the V1100 is turned off and the battery is attached to the Tablet PC. The battery takes up to 2.5 hours maximum to charge the first time.

  • Page 8: V1100 Features

    The V1100 is equipped with 20 GB hard drive. Advanced Graphic Engine The V1100 comes with an integrated AGP-bus 2D/3D video processor for high performance graphics. The video chip also incorporates a hardware-accelerated playback feature which gives you smooth MPEG video. A 3D graphics capability also adds realism to PC games.

  • Page 9: Audio Capability

    802.11b access point. Additional Expansion and Connectivity The V1100 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 28-pin connector for the optional Tablet PC Dock. The V1100 also includes a Type II PC Card slot (PMCIA v2.1), Compact Flash, and CF Card...

  • Page 10: Basic Setup

    Status LED Keys Built-in Stereo Speakers Figure 1: The Front View LCD Display The V1100 is equipped with a 10.4" touch-screen XVGA TFT display. Built-in Microphone The built-in microphone enables you to record sound and to use speech-enabled applications. Power On/Off Button The Power/On button turns the system on and goes into standby automatically if the unit has been sitting unused for a while.
  • Page 11 Lights green when ON and blinks green in Standby. Hard Drive LED Light blinks green when hard drive is reading or writing. Battery Charge LED Light is red when charging and turns off when fully charged. Built-in Speakers The built-in speakers provide stereo sound. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1100...

  • Page 12: Back, Top, And Side Features

    Figure 2: The Back View Security Slot Allows you to secure your Tablet PC to prevent theft. FireWire Port The IEEE 1394 firewire port enables connection to a wide variety of devices with 1394 Plug & Play standards. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1100...
  • Page 13 USB Ports (2) The two Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports enable the V1100 to connect to a wide variety of USB devices. These ports conform to USB v1.1 plug-and-play standards. Ventilation Grills These grills allow cooling air to circulate through the heat regulation system.
  • Page 14 Bay Cover Screw Docking Port The docking port allows the V1100 to connect to an optional Tablet PC Dock. For more information, go the ViewSonic web site listed in the Customer Support table in this user guide. Then click on Accessories.

  • Page 15: Ac Adapter

    The DC-in connector inserts into the power jack on the V1100. The LED light on the top of the adapter appears green when the V1100 is plugged into an AC power source. AC Adapter The adapter converts alternating current (AC) into direct current (DC) for the V1100.

  • Page 16: Led Status Indicators

    LED Status Indicators The LED Status Indicators on the top of the V1100 display the operating status of your V1100. The V1100 LED status indicators include: The Power Indicator LED • Green Light - indicates that the unit is ON.

  • Page 17: Xp Control Panels

    XP Control Panels Your V1100 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 Figure 4: Category View Click here to...

  • Page 18: Audio Features

    Press and move the slider bar up or down for the control(s) of your choice. You can also adjust the Balance between speakers in each control option. Check Mute All or Mute individual volume control(s) to temporarily silence the speakers without changing the volume setting. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1100...

  • Page 19: Voice Recording

    8 inches (20 centimeters) of the microphone. You will need to use audio processing software to enable the built-in microphone: for example, Microsoft Sound Recorder. To access voice recording, click Windows Start > All Programs > Accessories > Entertainment > Sound Recorder. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1100...

  • Page 20: Modem

    Connect one end of the network cable into the Fast Ethernet Port (located on the side of the V1100) until the connector snaps securely into the port. Connect the other end of the cable to either an Ethernet outlet jack or to an RJ-45 port on a UTP concentrator or hub in the network.

  • Page 21: Battery Power And Management

    V1100 and into an electrical outlet as shown in the Quick Start Guide. The battery continues to charge while you use the V1100 if the unit is plugged into an AC outlet. When the battery is fully charged, the battery charge indicator is off.

  • Page 22: Prolonging The Battery's Life And Usage Cycles

    The Very Low Battery condition occurs at 3% power. The power LED indicator blinks and the system beeps at 4-second intervals. When the V1100 warns of its low battery condition, you have about 5-10 minutes to save your current work.

  • Page 23: Removing The Battery Pack

    Lay the Tablet PC face down on a soft flat surface such as a towel on a table top. CAUTION: Do not scratch the LCD display screen. Press down on the Battery Latch as shown below and gently pull the Battery Pack away from the Tablet PC. Battery Pack Tablet PC Battery latch ViewSonic Tablet PC V1100...

  • Page 24: Connecting The Battery Pack

    To connect the Battery Pack Place the Tablet PC face down on a secure flat surface. Carefully align the Battery Pack with the right side of the Tablet PC and slide to the left until it clicks/locks into place. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1100...

  • Page 25: 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 V1100 automatically enter a standby mode or shut itself down in the event of low or critical battery power.

  • Page 26: Power Saving Options

    The Power On/Power Management Button The V1100 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 V1100 on, press the power On button.

  • Page 27: Bridge Battery Feature

    Bridge Battery Feature You can change battery packs on the V1100 without shutting the unit off and preserving the current date. Place the system on Standby (Start > OFF > Standby). Make sure that the Power LED is blinking. You can now replace the battery pack without losing any data.

  • Page 28: Calibrating The Touch Screen

    Click the stylus in the middle of the crosshairs again. Repeat this exercise several times until the screen returns to the Calibration Applet. Click OK. The recalibration takes place immediately upon exiting the application. No need to restart the V1100. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1100...

  • Page 29: Screen Rotation

    Options icon. The Power Options Properties window opens. Click the Advanced tab as shown below. Leave the ‘Prompt for password...’ field unchecked. Press OK to exit. Clear this box Figure 10: The Power Options Properties Window ViewSonic Tablet PC V1100...

  • Page 30: Upgrading The Memory

    Memory Module, commonly known as a SODIMM. Module capacity can be 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, or 512 MB. Note: Your V1100 has been tested with a wide range of memory products on the market. However, not all memory modules are compatible. Go to www.viewsonic.com for a list of compatible V1100 modules.
  • Page 31 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 Retaining Screw. You have now completed the memory upgrade. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1100...

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    System Recovery Plug in an external USB keyboard. If you need to recover your operating system, reboot or turn on your V1100. The ViewSonic bird logo appears momentarily. After the bird logo disappears and the screen is blank, press F10 several times until the system recovery process initiates.

  • Page 33: Audio Problems

    LED does not light, there may be a hard disk spin problem. • Recall if your V1100 has been subjected to static electricity or physical shock. If so, you may have damaged the disk drive.

  • Page 34: Abnormal Sounds

    If the display panel remains blank (black) when the system is turned on: Make sure the V1100 is not in the power saving mode (Stand By). In these modes, the display is turned off to conserve energy but not the system. A steady green Power LED shows that the system is on but the display is in stand by.

  • Page 35: Screen Is Difficult To Read

    CMOS Checksum Failure Message If a message, CMOS Checksum Failure, displays during the booting process: • Contact ViewSonic Customer Support. See the Customer Support section in the manual. • The life of the CMOS battery varies from between three to five years depending on usage.

  • Page 36: Memory Problems

    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. • The memory module may not have been installed properly. Go back to the memory section to review the details of this operation.

  • Page 37: Network Adapter Problems

    • Make sure that your RJ-45 cable meets the 100BASE-T requirements. • Make sure the Ethernet cable is connected to the hub socket that supports 100BASE-T mode, not 10BASE-T. The hub may have both 10BASE-T and 100BASE-T sockets. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1100...

  • Page 38: Pc Or Compact Flash Card Problems

    If the V1100 becomes hot: • In a high temperature operating environment, 95 degrees Fahrenheit (35 degrees Celsius) or more, the V1100’s case bottom can reach 120 degrees Fahrenheit (49 degrees Celsius). • Make sure the air vents are not blocked.

  • Page 39: Program Slowing

    The battery does not charge: • Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into a working power source. • The battery charge indicator LED on the V1100 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.

  • Page 40: Printing Problems

    The USB device does not seem to work: • Check the USB settings in the Windows Control Panel. • Make sure you have installed the necessary device drivers. • Contact the device vendor for additional support. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1100...

  • Page 41: Appendix

    Expansion slots Memory One open SODIMM slot with support for SODIMM modules up wto 512 MB technology PCMCIA One CardBus Type II with Hot Insertion and Removal Support Compact Flash One Compact Flash type II Slot ViewSonic Tablet PC V1100...
  • Page 42 Input Panel Keyboard Volume Down Rotation Open Mail Rotation Security Ctrl-Alt-Del None Power Power None Escape Alt+ESC Function None Enter ENTER Alt+TAB UP Arrow Page Up Down Down Arrow Page Down Left Left Shift+TAB Right Right ViewSonic Tablet PC V1100...

  • Page 43: Customer Support

    F: 65 273 1566 viewsonic.com Asia Other Asia/Pacific viewsonic.com.tw T: 886 2 2246 3456 service.ap@ countries F: 886 2 8242 3668 viewsonic.com South Africa viewsonic.com/asia T: 886 2 2246 3456 service.ap@ F: 886 2 8242 3668 viewsonic.com ViewSonic Tablet PC V1100...

  • Page 44: Cleaning And Maintenance

    ® cleaners on the V1100 screen or case. Some chemical cleaners have been reported to damage the screen and/or case of the V1100. ViewSonic will not be liable for damage resulting from use of any ammonia or alcohol-based cleaners. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1100...

  • Page 45: 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 46: Safety Guidelines

    BLACK. The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter 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 V1100...

  • Page 47: Compliance And Safety Notices

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  • Page 48: European Compliance Notice

    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 V1100...

  • Page 49: 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 V1100...
  • Page 50 ViewSonic Corporation...

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