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Getting Started

Compaq Tablet PC TC1000
Document Part Number: 280128-001
November 2002
This guide explains how to set up your hardware and software,
begin using the tablet PC and an optional tablet PC keyboard,
troubleshoot problems, and contact customer support if you need
assistance. The last chapter introduces you to the exterior features
of the tablet PC and tablet PC keyboard.

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  • Page 1: Getting Started

    Getting Started Compaq Tablet PC TC1000 Document Part Number: 280128-001 November 2002 This guide explains how to set up your hardware and software, begin using the tablet PC and an optional tablet PC keyboard, troubleshoot problems, and contact customer support if you need assistance.
  • Page 2 © 2002 Compaq Information Technologies Group, L.P. Compaq and the Compaq logo are trademarks of Compaq Information Technologies Group, L.P. in the U.S. and/or other countries. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries. All other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies.

  • Page 3: Using This Guide

    Using This Guide This preface explains how to interpret the symbols and text styles in your tablet PC documentation. Warnings, Cautions and Notes Warnings and cautions contain important information that can protect you, your work, and your system. Always read warnings and cautions.
  • Page 4 Using This Guide Text Styles Some text in your tablet PC documentation is styled typographically to help you interpret the information it contains. For example, keyboard keys are styled like this: Buttons that shift. display on the screen are styled like this: Next button. The following table identifies and explains the text styles used in your tablet PC documentation.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Using This Guide 1 Setting Up the Tablet PC Setting Up Tablet PC Hardware with a Tablet PC Keyboard......1–1 Before You Begin .
  • Page 6 Contents Setting Up Tablet PC Hardware with a Standard USB Keyboard ......1–28 Before You Begin ......1–29 Opening the Portfolio .
  • Page 7 Contents Replacing a Battery Pack ......2–20 Removing a Battery Pack ....2–20 Inserting a Battery Pack.
  • Page 8 Contents Left Side: Attachment Slots and Keyboard Connector ......4–9 Left Side: Security Cable Slot, Vent and Antenna ......4–10 Top: Connectors and Jacks .

  • Page 9: Setting Up The Tablet Pc

    Setting Up the Tablet PC To set up a tablet PC and optional tablet PC keyboard, follow the instructions below. To set up a tablet PC with an optional standard USB keyboard, see “Setting Up Tablet PC Hardware with a Standard USB Keyboard,”...

  • Page 10: Before You Begin

    Setting Up the Tablet PC Before You Begin To set up the tablet PC, tablet PC keyboard, and battery pack, you need the: 1 Portfolio containing the tablet PC and the tablet PC keyboard 2 Battery pack 3 AC adapter 4 Power cord ✎...

  • Page 11: Opening The Portfolio

    Setting Up the Tablet PC Opening the Portfolio To access the tablet PC and keyboard for hardware setup, unzip and open the portfolio, but do not detach it. The portfolio protects the screen and keyboard during the setup process. Unzipping the Portfolio 1.
  • Page 12 Setting Up the Tablet PC Opening the Portfolio Open the portfolio so that it lies flat. Opening the portfolio 1–4 Getting Started...

  • Page 13: Opening The Tablet Pc And Keyboard

    Setting Up the Tablet PC Opening the Tablet PC and Keyboard The tablet PC and keyboard ship latched in the closed position. To open the tablet PC and keyboard without detaching the tablet PC from the keyboard: 1. Turn the assembly (the portfolio, tablet PC, and keyboard) so the empty side of the portfolio is facing away from you.

  • Page 14: Inserting The Battery Pack

    Setting Up the Tablet PC Inserting the Battery Pack You will insert the battery pack into the back of the tablet PC. 1. To position the assembly (the portfolio, tablet PC, and tablet PC keyboard) for the insertion: a. Turn the assembly so the tablet PC screen and the empty side of the portfolio face toward your left.
  • Page 15 Setting Up the Tablet PC b. Tilt the assembly toward the left side of the portfolio until the tablet PC screen is face down and the keyboard is perpendicular to the tablet PC. Tilting the assembly so the screen is face down Getting Started 1–7...
  • Page 16 Setting Up the Tablet PC 2. Align the 2 rectangular tabs 1 on the battery pack with the 2 rectangular alignment slots 2 on the battery bay of the tablet PC. Aligning the battery pack tabs with the battery bay alignment slots 1–8 Getting Started...
  • Page 17 Setting Up the Tablet PC 3. Insert the 2 alignment tabs on the battery pack into the 2 alignment slots on the battery bay of the tablet PC 1 . 4. Tilt the battery pack downward until it snaps into place 2 . Inserting the battery pack The battery pack begins to charge as soon as the tablet PC is connected to external power.

  • Page 18: Setting Up The Tablet Pc And Keyboard As A Notebook

    Setting Up the Tablet PC Setting Up the Tablet PC and Keyboard as a Notebook To set up the tablet PC and keyboard like a notebook: 1. With the tablet PC keyboard perpendicular to the tablet PC and facing away from you (as shown below), tilt the keyboard downward until the keyboard is lying flat and facing you.
  • Page 19 Setting Up the Tablet PC 2. Turn the assembly so the keyboard and the back of the tablet PC face you. Turning the assembly so the keyboard and the back of the tablet PC face you Getting Started 1–11...
  • Page 20 Setting Up the Tablet PC 3. Rotate the tablet PC on the rotation disc counterclockwise until it snaps into place facing the keyboard. Rotating the tablet PC toward the front of the keyboard 1–12 Getting Started...
  • Page 21 Setting Up the Tablet PC 4. To tilt the tablet PC screen to a comfortable viewing angle, gently push back on the top of the tablet PC. Adjusting the tablet PC screen Getting Started 1–13...

  • Page 22: Connecting The Tablet Pc To External Power

    Setting Up the Tablet PC Connecting the Tablet PC to External Power Ä CAUTION: To prevent file corruption and be sure that the correct drivers load, do not turn on the tablet PC for the first time while it is docked in an optional tablet PC docking station.
  • Page 23 Setting Up the Tablet PC 2. Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet 1 and into the AC adapter 2 . When the tablet PC receives AC power: ❏ The AC adapter light 3 turns on. ❏ The battery pack begins to charge and the battery light 4 turns on.

  • Page 24: Turning On The Tablet Pc

    Setting Up the Tablet PC Turning On the Tablet PC To turn on the tablet PC, slide and release the power switch 1 . When the tablet PC is on: ■ The power/standby light 2 turns on. ■ You are prompted to begin software setup. Instructions for software setup are provided in “Setting Up the Software,”...

  • Page 25: Setting Up The Pen

    Setting Up the Tablet PC Setting Up the Pen To set up the pen, you will: 1. Insert the pen battery into the pen. 2. Prepare to enter information with the pen. 3. Calibrate the pen for your personal use. Before You Begin To set up the pen, you will need the pen 1 and the AAAA pen battery...
  • Page 26 Setting Up the Tablet PC Inserting the Pen Battery To insert the pen battery into the pen: 1. To open the pen, unscrew the pen tip end of the pen barrel from the pen tether eyelet end of the pen barrel. (The circuit board in the pen tip end of the pen is visible.) Opening the pen 1–18...
  • Page 27 Setting Up the Tablet PC 2. Insert the AAAA battery included with the tablet PC into the tether end of the pen with the positive pole (+) facing outward (toward the pen tip) 1 . Inserting the pen battery 3. To close the pen, screw the pen tether eyelet end of the pen barrel onto the pen tip end of the pen barrel.

  • Page 28: Entering Information With The Pen

    Setting Up the Tablet PC Entering Information with the Pen Identifying the Pen Tip and Pen Button The pen interacts with the tablet PC whenever the tip of the pen 1 is within 0.5 inch (1.27 cm) from the screen. The pen button 2 emulates the functions of the buttons on an external mouse.

  • Page 29: Performing Mouse Clicks With The Pen

    Setting Up the Tablet PC Performing Mouse Clicks with the Pen To select an item on the screen as you would with the left button of an external mouse, tap the item with the tip of the pen. To double-click an item on the screen as you would with the left button of an external mouse, tap the item twice with the tip of the pen.

  • Page 30: Calibrating The Pen

    Setting Up the Tablet PC Calibrating the Pen The pen can function at the default calibration or at a calibration set by another user. However, Compaq highly recommends that you use the pen only while it is calibrated to your personal handwriting and mouse action motions.

  • Page 31: Using The Pen Holder

    Setting Up the Tablet PC Using the Pen Holder To protect the pen when you are not using it, insert the pen, tip first, into the pen holder on the tablet PC. Inserting the pen into the pen holder Getting Started 1–23...

  • Page 32: Setting Up The Software

    Setting Up the Tablet PC Setting Up the Software A prompt to set up your software is displayed on the screen when the tablet PC is turned on for the first time. Before responding to the prompt and proceeding through the online instructions, read the following caution and other installation information.

  • Page 33: Turning Off The Tablet Pc

    Setting Up the Tablet PC ■ After you begin the software setup, you must complete the entire process without interruption. Setup time varies from about 10 minutes on single-language models to more than 30 minutes on multiple-language models. ■ If you are prompted to select a language, choose carefully. The languages that you do not choose are deleted from the system and cannot be restored during the installation.

  • Page 34: Cleaning The Screen

    Setting Up the Tablet PC Cleaning the Screen Å WARNING: To prevent electric shock or damage to components, do not attempt to clean the tablet PC until you: ■ Shut down the tablet PC. ■ Disconnect the tablet PC from external power. ■...

  • Page 35: Obtaining Ergonomic And Safety Information

    Setting Up the Tablet PC Obtaining Ergonomic and Safety Information To learn more about protecting yourself, your work, and your tablet PC from electrical and other risks: ■ Read the ergonomic and safety information in the Safety & Comfort Guide. The Safety & Comfort Guide is provided on the Compaq Web site at and on the http://www.compaq.com...

  • Page 36: Setting Up Tablet Pc Hardware With A Standard Usb Keyboard

    Setting Up the Tablet PC Setting Up Tablet PC Hardware with a Standard USB Keyboard To set up a tablet PC with an optional standard USB keyboard, follow the instructions below. To set up a tablet PC with a tablet PC keyboard, see “Setting Up Tablet PC Hardware with a Tablet PC Keyboard,”...

  • Page 37: Before You Begin

    Setting Up the Tablet PC Before You Begin To set up the tablet PC and battery pack, you need the: 1 Portfolio containing the tablet PC 2 Battery pack 3 AC adapter 4 Power cord To set up the tablet PC software, you will also need an optional standard USB keyboard.

  • Page 38: Opening The Portfolio

    Setting Up the Tablet PC Opening the Portfolio To access the tablet PC for hardware setup, unzip and open the portfolio, but do not detach it. The portfolio protects the screen during the setup process. Unzipping the Portfolio 1. Place the portfolio containing the tablet PC on a flat surface near an electrical outlet.
  • Page 39 Setting Up the Tablet PC Opening the Portfolio Open the portfolio so that it lies flat. Opening the portfolio Getting Started 1–31...

  • Page 40: Inserting The Battery Pack

    Setting Up the Tablet PC Inserting the Battery Pack You will insert the battery pack into the back of the tablet PC. 1. If the tablet PC is front side up, turn the tablet PC over so that it is front side down. Positioning the tablet PC for the battery pack insertion 1–32 Getting Started...
  • Page 41 Setting Up the Tablet PC 2. Align the 2 rectangular tabs 1 on the battery pack with the 2 rectangular alignment slots 2 on the battery bay of the tablet PC. Aligning the battery pack tabs with the battery bay alignment slots Getting Started 1–33...
  • Page 42 Setting Up the Tablet PC 3. Insert the 2 alignment tabs on the battery pack into the 2 alignment slots on the battery bay of the tablet PC 1 . 4. Tilt the battery pack downward until it snaps into place 2 . Inserting the battery pack The battery pack begins to charge as soon as the tablet PC is connected to external power.

  • Page 43: Connecting A Standard Usb Keyboard

    Setting Up the Tablet PC Connecting a Standard USB Keyboard To connect an optional standard USB keyboard to the tablet PC, swivel the cover that protects tablet PC connectors downward, then connect the keyboard cable to the USB connector on the tablet PC.

  • Page 44: Connecting The Tablet Pc To External Power

    Setting Up the Tablet PC Connecting the Tablet PC to External Power Ä CAUTION: To prevent file corruption and be sure that the correct drivers load, do not turn on the tablet PC for the first time while it is docked in an optional tablet PC docking station.
  • Page 45 Setting Up the Tablet PC 2. Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet 1 and into the AC adapter 2 . When the tablet PC receives AC power: ❏ The AC adapter light 3 turns on. ❏ The battery pack begins to charge and the battery light 4 turns on.

  • Page 46: Turning On The Tablet Pc

    Setting Up the Tablet PC Turning On the Tablet PC To turn on the tablet PC, slide and release the power switch 1 . When the tablet PC is on: ■ The power/standby light 2 turns on. ■ You are prompted to begin software setup. If the tablet PC does not turn on, see Chapter 3.

  • Page 47: Beginning To Use The Tablet Pc

    Beginning to Use the Tablet PC Selecting Regional Settings All the regional settings, such as time and keyboard language, that you skipped or set during software setup can be set or changed in the operating system. Supplementary settings, such as date and currency formats, can also be set.

  • Page 48: Taking The Product Tour

    Beginning to Use the Tablet PC Taking the Product Tour The Compaq Tablet PC Product Tour provides an on-screen overview of the tablet PC and of many optional tablet PC accessories, including a tablet PC keyboard, a tablet PC docking station, and a Deluxe Portfolio.

  • Page 49: Protecting The Tablet Pc Against Viruses

    Beginning to Use the Tablet PC Protecting the Tablet PC Against Viruses When you use the tablet PC for email, network, or Internet access, you expose the tablet PC to computer viruses. Computer viruses can disable the operating system, your applications, or your utilities or cause them to function abnormally.
  • Page 50 Beginning to Use the Tablet PC If you prefer to install optional software now, without referring to the Documentation Library CD, the following information may be helpful: Ä CAUTION: To prevent file corruption and be sure that the correct drivers are installed, install software only when the tablet PC is connected to external power through the AC adapter or an optional docking station.

  • Page 51: Using The Documentation Library Cd

    Beginning to Use the Tablet PC Using the Documentation Library CD Instructions for using the tablet PC system are provided on the Documentation Library CD included with the tablet PC. To access the information, insert the CD, label side up, into an optical drive in the MultiBay of an optional tablet PC docking station or External MultiBay.

  • Page 52: Selecting A Guide

    Beginning to Use the Tablet PC Selecting a Guide Information about the tablet PC is provided in the guides described in the following table. For Information About These Topics Select This Guide ■ Using the hardware features identified in Hardware Guide Chapter 4 of this guide.

  • Page 53: Finding A Topic Within A Guide

    Beginning to Use the Tablet PC Selecting a Guide, continued For Information About These Topics Select This Guide Compaq WLAN Mini Using a preinstalled wireless LAN Mini PCI board. PCI User Guide ■ Solving tablet PC problems yourself.* Troubleshooting ■ Getting help from Compaq.* ■...

  • Page 54: Using Portfolios

    Beginning to Use the Tablet PC Using Portfolios To protect the tablet PC screen, Compaq recommends that you use or transport the tablet PC with a portfolio attached. A slim portfolio that protects the tablet PC or the tablet PC attached to an optional keyboard is included with the tablet PC.

  • Page 55: Detaching The Portfolio From The Keyboard

    Beginning to Use the Tablet PC Detaching the Portfolio from the Keyboard To detach the portfolio from an optional tablet PC keyboard: 1. Place the portfolio, tablet PC, and keyboard on a flat surface. 2. Fully open the portfolio. 3. Close the tablet PC and keyboard. (For instructions, see “Closing the Tablet PC and Keyboard”...

  • Page 56: Attaching The Portfolio To The Keyboard

    Beginning to Use the Tablet PC Attaching the Portfolio to the Keyboard To attach the portfolio to an optional tablet PC keyboard: 1. Place the portfolio on a flat surface. 2. Fully open the portfolio. 3. Position the tablet PC and keyboard so they are perpendicular to the portfolio with the back of the keyboard facing you.

  • Page 57: Detaching The Portfolio From The Tablet Pc

    Beginning to Use the Tablet PC Detaching the Portfolio from the Tablet PC To detach the portfolio from the tablet PC: 1. Place the tablet PC and portfolio on a flat surface. 2. Fully open the portfolio. 3. Close the tablet PC and keyboard. (For instructions, see “Closing the Tablet PC and Keyboard,”...

  • Page 58: Attaching The Portfolio To The Tablet Pc

    Beginning to Use the Tablet PC Attaching the Portfolio to the Tablet PC To attach the portfolio to the tablet PC: 1. Place the portfolio on a flat surface. 2. Fully open the portfolio. 3. Position the tablet PC so it is perpendicular to the portfolio with the back of the tablet PC facing you.

  • Page 59: Using The Tablet Pc Keyboard

    Beginning to Use the Tablet PC Using the Tablet PC Keyboard This section provides instructions for attaching, adjusting, transporting, and detaching the tablet PC keyboard. The tablet PC and keyboard can be attached or detached while the tablet PC is on, off, in Standby, or in Hibernation.
  • Page 60 Beginning to Use the Tablet PC 3. Position the tablet PC above the keyboard, with the front of the tablet PC facing the keyboard. Positioning the tablet PC above the keyboard 4. Align the 4 slots on the tablet PC with the keyboard connector, alignment key, and 2 keyboard hooks on the keyboard, then press the tablet PC downward until it snaps into place.

  • Page 61: Adjusting The Tablet Pc And Keyboard

    Beginning to Use the Tablet PC Adjusting the Tablet PC and Keyboard To tilt the tablet PC screen to a comfortable viewing angle, push or pull gently on the top of the tablet PC. Tilting the tablet PC on the keyboard Getting Started 2–15...

  • Page 62: Closing The Tablet Pc And Keyboard

    Beginning to Use the Tablet PC Closing the Tablet PC and Keyboard To close the tablet PC and keyboard as you would close the display on a standard notebook: 1. Rotate the tablet PC clockwise until it snaps into place facing away from the keyboard.

  • Page 63: Transporting The Tablet Pc And Keyboard

    Beginning to Use the Tablet PC Transporting the Tablet PC and Keyboard If you are transporting the tablet PC and keyboard while they are not attached, be sure the rotation disk is in the default position. (The attachment features are at the rear of the tablet PC and the Compaq logo is right side up when you are facing the keyboard.) If you are transporting the tablet PC and keyboard while they are attached, Compaq recommends that you use the keyboard latch.

  • Page 64: Detaching The Tablet Pc From The Keyboard

    Beginning to Use the Tablet PC Detaching the Tablet PC from the Keyboard To detach the tablet PC from the keyboard: 1. If the tablet PC is closed, open the tablet PC, then rotate the tablet PC so the screen is facing the keyboard in the notebook position.
  • Page 65 Beginning to Use the Tablet PC 2. Turn the assembly (the tablet PC and keyboard) so the back of the tablet PC and the keyboard are facing you. Positioning the tablet PC and keyboard to detach the tablet PC 3. Tilt the tablet PC so it is perpendicular to the keyboard. 4.

  • Page 66: Replacing A Battery Pack

    Beginning to Use the Tablet PC Replacing a Battery Pack Until you become familiar with Standby, Hibernation, and the battery pack replacement procedure, Compaq recommends that you replace a battery pack only while the tablet PC is off or connected to external power. Removing a Battery Pack Ä...
  • Page 67 Beginning to Use the Tablet PC 2. To unlock the battery pack release latch, press the latch firmly toward the unlock icon. Unlocking the battery pack release latch 3. Slide and hold the battery release latch as you disengage the 2 tabs on the battery pack from the 2 slots on the battery bay 1 and lift the battery pack out of the battery bay 2 .

  • Page 68: Inserting A Battery Pack

    Beginning to Use the Tablet PC Inserting a Battery Pack 1. Place the tablet PC front side down on a flat surface. 2. Align the 2 rectangular tabs 1 on the battery pack with the 2 rectangular alignment slots 2 on the battery bay of the tablet PC.
  • Page 69 Beginning to Use the Tablet PC 3. Insert the 2 alignment tabs on the battery pack into the 2 alignment slots on the battery bay of the tablet PC 1 . 4. Tilt the battery pack downward until it snaps into place 2 . Inserting the battery pack Getting Started 2–23...

  • Page 70: Finding More Power And Battery Pack Information

    Beginning to Use the Tablet PC 5. To provide antitheft protection for the battery pack in the battery bay, replace the battery pack security screw. If you do not replace the battery pack security screw, store it in a safe place. One battery pack security screw ships inside the battery bay.

  • Page 71: Solving Problems

    Solving Problems To solve a problem: 1. See the Quick Solutions Checklist, next in this chapter. 2. Refer on the Documentation Library CD to the Troubleshooting guide. 3. If the problem persists, see “Contacting Compaq,” later in this chapter. Getting Started 3–1...

  • Page 72: Quick Solutions Checklist

    Solving Problems Quick Solutions Checklist Is the Tablet PC Receiving Power? If the AC adapter light is off and the tablet PC cannot be turned on, adequate power may not be available to the tablet PC. ■ If the tablet PC is running on battery power or is connected to an external power source other than an electrical outlet, connect the tablet PC to an AC electrical outlet using the AC adapter or to a DC electrical outlet using an optional...

  • Page 73: Is The Tablet Pc Turned On

    Solving Problems Is the Tablet PC Turned On? If the power/standby 1 light is off, the tablet PC may not be turned on. To turn on the tablet PC, slide and release the power switch 2 . If the power/standby light is on, the tablet PC is turned on. Identifying the power/standby light and the power switch Is the Tablet PC in Standby or Hibernation? Standby and Hibernation are energy-saving features that may be...

  • Page 74: Is The Tablet Pc Overheating

    Solving Problems Is the Tablet PC Overheating? It is normal for the tablet PC to feel warm to the touch while it is in use. But if the tablet PC feels extremely warm, it may be overheating because the vent is blocked. When the tablet PC is facing you vertically, the vent is on the left edge.

  • Page 75: Does The Pen Battery Need Replacing

    Solving Problems Does the Pen Battery Need Replacing? If the pen does not interact with the tablet PC for approximately 14 minutes, the pen becomes inactive. To reactivate the pen, tap the pen tip anywhere on the tablet PC screen. If the pen button does not function like the right button of an external mouse, press the pen button before, not as, you select an item.

  • Page 76: Is The System Unresponsive

    Solving Problems Is the System Unresponsive? If the system has stopped responding and you are unable to turn it off using standard Windows shutdown procedures: ■ If Windows is open, enter the ctrl+alt+del command by pressing the Windows Security button 1 on the tablet PC or the keys on an optional keyboard.

  • Page 77: Is An External Device Not Working

    Solving Problems Is an External Device Not Working? If an external device does not function as expected: ■ Turn on the device as instructed in the device documentation. Some devices, such as external monitors and printers, must be turned on before the tablet PC is turned on. ■...

  • Page 78: Is Software Functioning Abnormally

    Solving Problems Is Software Functioning Abnormally? If your software becomes unresponsive or responds abnormally: ■ Restart the tablet PC. ■ Run a virus scan. ❏ For information about obtaining antivirus software, see the “Protecting the Tablet PC Against Viruses” section in Chapter 2.

  • Page 79: Contacting Compaq

    Solving Problems Contacting Compaq If the troubleshooting suggestions earlier in this chapter have not helped you solve the problem, you may need to contact Compaq. Getting Help from the Internet Compaq Help and Support provides links to specific areas of the Compaq Web site where you can: ■...

  • Page 80: Preparing To Call Technical Support

    Solving Problems Preparing to Call Technical Support To provide the fastest possible resolution of your problem, have the tablet PC and the following information available when you call: ■ Serial number and model description, which are provided on the product identification label on the back of the tablet PC. ■...

  • Page 81: Taking The Tablet Pc To A Service Provider

    Solving Problems Taking the Tablet PC to a Service Provider In addition to providing the information listed in the preceding section, “Preparing to Call Technical Support,” be sure to delete all passwords or to disclose all passwords to the service provider. For information about using Compaq passwords (passwords set in the Setup utility), refer on the Documentation Library CD to the Software Guide, “Passwords”...

  • Page 82: Identifying Exterior Hardware

    Identifying Exterior Hardware Pen Components Pen Components Pen tip Interacts with the tablet PC whenever the tip is touching the screen or within 0.5 inch (1.27 cm) of the screen. When tapped on or held over a pen-activated button, activates the button.

  • Page 83: Tablet Pc Components

    Identifying Exterior Hardware Tablet PC Components Front: Lights Tablet PC Front Components: Lights AC adapter light On: AC power is being supplied through the AC adapter. Battery light On: A battery pack is charging. Flashing: A battery pack that is the only available power source has reached a low-battery condition.

  • Page 84: Front: Pen-Activated Buttons

    Identifying Exterior Hardware Front: Pen-Activated Buttons Tablet PC Front Components: Pen-Activated Buttons Tablet PC Input When the tablet PC is in Windows, opens the Panel launch Microsoft Tablet PC Input Panel application, which button* includes a handwriting pad and an on-screen keyboard.

  • Page 85: Right Side: Power Switch And Power/Standby Light

    Identifying Exterior Hardware Right Side: Power Switch and Power/Standby Light Tablet PC Right Side Components: Power Switch and Power/Standby Light Power switch* When the tablet PC is: ■ Off, turns on the tablet PC. ■ On, initiates Standby.* ■ In Standby, resumes tablet PC from Standby.

  • Page 86: Right Side: Email Launch And Windows Security Buttons

    Identifying Exterior Hardware Right Side: Email Launch and Windows Security Buttons Tablet PC Right Side Components: Email Launch and Windows Security Buttons Windows Security When pressed with the pen tip or a small object button* like the end of a paper clip while: ■...

  • Page 87: Right Side: Esc, Tab And Q Menu Buttons

    Identifying Exterior Hardware Right Side: Esc, Tab and Q Menu Buttons Tablet PC Right Side Components: Esc, Tab, and Q Menu Buttons Esc button* While the tablet PC is: ■ Starting up and a flashing pointer is displayed on the screen, opens the Setup utility.

  • Page 88: Right Side: Jog Dial And Antenna

    Identifying Exterior Hardware Right Side: Jog Dial and Antenna Tablet PC Right Side Components: Jog Dial and Antenna enter Jog dial* Functions like and the up and down arrow keys on a standard keyboard. ■ Press inward to enter a command.

  • Page 89: Lower Side

    Identifying Exterior Hardware Lower Side Tablet PC Lower Side Components Docking alignment slots (2) Secure the tablet PC to an optional tablet PC docking station. Speakers (2) Produce stereo sound. Audio-out jack Connects optional stereo headphones or powered stereo speakers. Headset jack Connects an optional headset, such as a mobile telephone headset with a...

  • Page 90: Left Side: Attachment Slots And Keyboard Connector

    Identifying Exterior Hardware Left Side: Attachment Slots and Keyboard Connector Tablet PC Left Side Components: Attachment Slots and Keyboard Connector Screen protector slots (2) Stabilize a screen protector* when it is attached to the tablet PC. Universal attachment Secure the portfolio, a screen slots (2) protector,* or an optional attachment, such as a tablet PC keyboard, to the...

  • Page 91: Left Side: Security Cable Slot, Vent And Antenna

    Identifying Exterior Hardware Left Side: Security Cable Slot, Vent and Antenna Tablet PC Left Side Components: Security Cable Slot, Vent, and Antenna Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to the tablet PC. Vent Allows airflow to cool internal components.

  • Page 92: Top: Connectors And Jacks

    Identifying Exterior Hardware Top: Connectors and Jacks Tablet PC Top Components: Connectors and Jacks USB connector Connects an optional USB 2.0- or 1.1-compliant device.* External MultiBay Connects an optional USB 2.0- or connector 1.1-compliant device.* RJ-11 telephone jack Connects a modem cable. (A modem cable is included with internal modem models.) RJ-45 network jack...

  • Page 93: Top: Pen Holder And Lan Connection Lights

    Identifying Exterior Hardware Top: Pen Holder and LAN Connection Lights Tablet PC Top Components: Pen Holder and LAN Connection Lights Pen holder (shown with Secures the pen to the tablet PC. pen 2 inserted) LAN connection lights (2) Both lights off: The tablet PC is not connected to a LAN.

  • Page 94: Top: Card Slots, Buttons And Tether Eyelet

    Identifying Exterior Hardware Top: Card Slots, Buttons and Tether Eyelet Tablet PC Top Components: Card Slots, Buttons, and Tether Eyelet PC Card slot Supports an optional Type I or Type II 32-bit (CardBus) or 16-bit PC Card. PC Card eject button Ejects an optional PC Card from the PC Card slot.

  • Page 95: Back: Attachment Features And Hard Drive Bay

    Identifying Exterior Hardware Back: Attachment Features and Hard Drive Bay Tablet PC Back Components: Attachment Features and Hard Drive Bay Docking connector Connects the tablet PC to an optional docking station. Docking restraint latch Accepts the docking restraint latch on recess an optional docking station to secure the tablet PC to the docking station.

  • Page 96: Back: Battery Bay

    Identifying Exterior Hardware Back: Battery Bay Tablet PC Back Components: Battery Bay Battery pack release Releases the battery pack from the latch battery bay. Battery quick check Activates the battery quick check lights, button on battery pack* see below, which display how much charge remains in the battery pack.

  • Page 97: Back: Memory And Mini Pci Compartment

    Identifying Exterior Hardware Back: Memory and Mini PCI Compartment Tablet PC Back Components: Memory and Mini PCI Compartment Memory and Mini PCI Contains 1 memory slot for a (peripheral component PC133-compliant memory module. interconnect) compartment, Also, holds an optional Mini PCI not visible from the outside board such as a modem board or a of the tablet PC.

  • Page 98: Back: Labels

    Identifying Exterior Hardware Back: Labels Tablet PC Back Components: Labels Microsoft Certificate of Contains the Product Key number. Authenticity label ( inside the You may need this number to update battery bay) or troubleshoot the operating system. System label Provides regulatory information about the tablet PC.

  • Page 99: Back: Tilt Feet And Pad Feet

    Identifying Exterior Hardware Back: Tilt Feet and Pad Feet Tablet PC Back Components: Tilt Feet and Pad Feet Tilt feet (2) While the tablet PC is being used in portrait orientation as a free-standing tablet, can elevate the top of the tablet PC to provide a comfortable writing and viewing angle.

  • Page 100: Additional Tablet Pc Standard Components

    Identifying Exterior Hardware Additional Tablet PC Standard Components The components included with the tablet PC vary by geographical region and the tablet PC hardware ordered. The following illustrations and tables identify the standard external components included with most tablet PC models. These illustrations do not include supplementary documentation, supplementary CDs, or optional devices such as PC Cards or drives.

  • Page 101: Cord, Cables And Pen Battery

    Identifying Exterior Hardware Cord, Cables and Pen Battery Additional Standard Components: Cord, Cables, and Pen Battery Power cord* Connects the AC adapter to an AC electrical outlet. Pen AAAA battery Standard alkaline battery that powers † the pen. Modem cable Connects the modem to an RJ-11 telephone jack or to a country-specific modem adapter.

  • Page 102: Adapters And Accessories

    Identifying Exterior Hardware Adapters and Accessories Additional Standard Components: Adapters and Accessories AC adapter* Converts AC power to DC power. Country-specific modem Adapts the modem cable to a adapter (included by region non-RJ-11 telephone jack. as required with modem models only) Japan-specific outlet Connects the AC adapter to a adapter (Japan only)

  • Page 103: Tablet Pc Keyboard Components

    Identifying Exterior Hardware Tablet PC Keyboard Components This section identifies the hardware components of an optional tablet PC keyboard. ■ For information about detaching, attaching, and adjusting the keyboard, see Chapter 2, “Using the Tablet PC Keyboard” section. ■ For information about using the keyboard keys and keypad, refer on the Documentation Library CD to the Hardware Guide, “Pen, Command Controls and Keyboards”...

  • Page 104: Front: Keys

    Identifying Exterior Hardware Front: Keys Keyboard Front Components: Keys Function Perform system and application tasks. For keys (11) example, in Windows and many applications, pressing opens a Help file. ■ F11/F12. To enter an F11 function, press ■ To enter an F12 function, press Fn+F11/F12.

  • Page 105: Front: Positioning And Security Features

    Identifying Exterior Hardware Front: Positioning and Security Features Keyboard Front Components: Positioning and Security Features Rotation disk Rotates the tablet PC while it is attached to the keyboard. Docking alignment Help guide the tablet PC and notches (4) keyboard into an optional docking station.

  • Page 106: Top

    Identifying Exterior Hardware Keyboard Top Components Alignment key Inserts into the alignment key slot on the tablet PC to safeguard attachment procedures. For example, matching the alignment key to the alignment key slot on the tablet PC helps you correctly orient the tablet PC to the keyboard as you attach the tablet PC to the keyboard.

  • Page 107: Back

    Identifying Exterior Hardware Back Keyboard Back Components Screen protector slots (2) Secure a screen protector* to the keyboard. Attachment release switch Releases attachments, such as the portfolio, a screen protector* or the tablet PC, from the keyboard. Docking connector Allows the tablet PC to be connected pass-through to an optional docking station while the tablet PC is attached to the...

  • Page 108: Additional Keyboard Standard Component

    Identifying Exterior Hardware Additional Keyboard Standard Component Additional Keyboard Standard Component Spare pointing stick caps (2) Replace a worn pointing stick cap.* *For instructions, refer on the Documentation Library CD to the Hardware Guide, “Maintenance, Shipping and Travel” chapter. Getting Started 4–27...
  • Page 109 Index for modem 4–21 adjustment, tilt 4–25 AAAA battery alignment included 4–20 key 2–14 4–25 replacing in pen 3–5 key slot 2–14 4–9 AC adapter notches, docking 4–24 connecting 1–14 1–36 slots, battery bay 2–22 identifying 4–21 slots, docking 4–8 light 4–2 tabs, battery pack 2–22 troubleshooting 3–2...
  • Page 110 Index button(s) battery quick check 4–15 battery bay CompactFlash card eject 4–13 alignment slots 2–22 email launch 4–5 inserting battery pack into 2–22 esc 4–6 Microsoft Certificate of Journal launch 4–3 Authenticity label, inside PC Card eject 4–13 4–17 pen 1–20 release latch 4–15 pointing stick 4–22 removing battery pack from...
  • Page 111 Index card. See board; CompactFlash connector(s) card; module, memory; PC Card AC power 1–14 1–36 4–11 CD drive 2–5 docking 4–14 CD(s) external monitor 4–11 Compaq Support Software CD External MultiBay 4–11 3–9 modem 4–11 4–20 Documentation Library 2–5 network 4–11 4–20 QuickRestore 3–8 portfolio 4–9...
  • Page 112 Index external devices 3–7 See also connector(s); date, setting 2–1 fasteners; jack; slot(s); DC cable 4–11 specific types of devices devices, external 3–7 external monitor connector 4–11 See also connector(s); External MultiBay 4–11 fasteners; jack; slot(s); specif- External MultiBay connector 4–11 ic types of devices eyelet, tether dial, jog 4–7...
  • Page 113 Index Func key, on on-screen keyboard identifying tablet PC keyboard 4–3 components function keys (F1, F2, etc.) additional 4–27 accessing F12 on tablet PC back 4–26 keyboard 4–23 front 4–22 accessing, on on-screen top 4–25 keyboard 4–3 internal wireless LAN standard functions of 4–23 antennas 4–7 4–10...
  • Page 114 Index keyboard, tablet PC language alignment key 2–14 4–9 4–25 choosing during setup 1–25 attaching 2–13 selecting keyboard 2–1 closing 2–16 latch components identified 4–22 battery pack release 2–21 4–15 connector 2–14 4–9 4–25 docking restraint, recess 4–14 detaching 2–17 2–18 keyboard 2–17 4–24...
  • Page 115 Index modem adapter, country-specific 4–21 operating system approvals label 4–17 Microsoft Certificate of board 4–16 Authenticity label 4–17 cable 4–20 Product Key number 4–17 jack (RJ-11) 4–11 tutorials 2–2 Lucent/Agere Command Set optical drive 2–5 2–6 overheating, troubleshooting 3–4 Modem Command Guidelines 2–6 passwords 3–11 surge protection 1–25...
  • Page 116 Index portrait orientation 4–3 release switch, attachment power on tablet PC 2–19 4–14 connector, AC 4–11 on tablet PC keyboard 4–26 cord, connecting 1–14 1–36 reset (emergency shut down) 3–6 cord, identified 4–20 RJ-11 telephone jack indicators 4–2 4–4 identifying 4–11 surges 1–25 modem cable 4–20 switch 4–4...
  • Page 117 Index shutting down the tablet PC setting up 1–20 emergency procedures 3–6 Setup utility 4–5 4–6 Windows procedure 1–25 Software Guide 4–19 Sleep. See Standby Tablet PC Input Panel 4–3 slot(s) tutorials, on-screen 2–2 alignment key 4–9 voice recognition 4–8 alignment, on battery bay 2–22 speakers 4–8 CompactFlash card 4–13...
  • Page 118 Index technical support Troubleshooting 2–7 accessing application Help files turning off the tablet PC 3–7 emergency procedures 3–6 accessing Windows Help files standard procedures 1–25 3–7 turning on the tablet PC contacting Compaq 3–9 standard procedure 1–16 1–38 Product Tour 2–2 troubleshooting 3–2 tablet PC documentation 2–7 tutorials, on-screen 2–2...
  • Page 119 Index Security button 4–5 shut down procedures 1–25 Web site wireless LAN, internal Compaq 3–9 antennas 4–7 4–10 Microsoft 3–7 documentation 2–7 Windows optimizing transmissions 4–7 applications key 4–23 wireless certification label documentation 2–2 3–7 4–17 Help files 3–7 wireless LAN activity light 4–2 logo key 4–23 Worldwide Telephone Numbers regional settings 2–1...

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