Summary of Contents for Aegis Wireless Web Tablet
- Page 1 Wireless Web Tablet User’s Manual Aegis Systems 800-263-4641 www.Aegishome.com P/N: AEG-WWT-OMAN, 1/20/03...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction Web Tablet Layout Using the Cradle Suspend/Resume Button Battery and Power Management Compact Flash Memory Wireless Operation Start-Up Configuring the Web Tablet Setting Up the Built-in “Universal” remote Using Internet Explorer Other Built-in Applications Remote Desktop Operation Software Synchronization (optional advanced application) Upgrading Applications Frequently Asked Questions... - Page 5 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK...
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Page 6: Introduction
Before You Start, Charge the Battery Please charge the Aegis Wireless Web Tablet for at least six hours using the AC-DC adapter (directly or through the base) when setting up the device for the first time. The yellow charging light will turn green when the battery is fully charged. -
Page 7: Web Tablet Layout
Aegis Wireless Web Tablet Web Tablet Layout Built-in Wireless Compact Flash IR Port 802.11b Adapter Card Slot Battery Internal Microphone Record (LED) Network Headphone Jack DC-In Jack USB Port (Host) (to AC/DC Adapter) Button Functions Button Description Action Navigate/Scroll Left Push on left edge of oval button. -
Page 8: Using The Cradle
Aegis Wireless Web Tablet Using the Cradle The Aegis Wireless Web Tablet uses a cradle for support, charging, communication with a PC and interaction with an optional IR keyboard. Note: before using the cradle, the rubber protective cover must be removed from the center of the bottom edge of the web tablet. On the cradle, you will find the following interfaces, a DC-in jack for the AC-DC adapter;... -
Page 9: Suspend/Resume Button
Suspend/Resume – it will only temporarily dim the display. Battery and Power Management The Aegis Wireless Web Tablet is equipped with an internal Li-Ion battery pack that is capable of supporting approximately 3 hours of continuous operation. The period between battery recharges can be significantly lengthened by putting the device into Suspend mode whenever the device is not in use. -
Page 10: Wireless Operation
Aegis Wireless Web Tablet Wireless Operation The Aegis Wireless Web Tablet features a PCMCIA slot that is used to support the pre-installed 802.11b wireless LAN adapter. You must have an 802.11b base station, router or gateway with Internet connectivity to access the Internet with Aegis Wireless Web Tablet. Some access points that have been... -
Page 11: Start-Up
The ESSID and WEP Parameter (if enabled) on the Aegis Wireless Web Tablet and the basestations have to match. WEP is “Disabled” as default on the Aegis Wireless Web Tablet. You may want to enable WEP encryption for more secure access. - Page 12 The displayed window will guide the configuration or provide information largely identical to accessing the Network icon displayed in the Taskbar when a supported network adapter is inserted and detected into the Aegis Wireless Web Tablet. In general, for an “Adapter” selected, click on Properties.
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Page 13: Setting Up The Built-In "Universal" Remote
Aegis Wireless Web Tablet Infrared Remote Control Configuration The WWT Infrared control has a database of built-in codes, but is also capable of learning codes from those devices that are not in the database. Like any learning remote the Aegis WWT is capable of learning most IR codes, but may not be able to learn IR schemes outside of “normal”... -
Page 14: Using Internet Explorer
When you want to surf the web, click on Internet Explorer on the Desktop screen – the Aegis Wireless Web Tablet will display the default web site (for example, www.aegishome.com). You can change the default web site by using IE browser, View in menu bar, and select Internet Options. -
Page 15: Other Built-In Applications
Aegis Wireless Web Tablet Other Built-in Applications Document Viewers These programs allow you to view common various types of photographs as well Microsoft documents such as Word documents , Excel spreadsheets and PowerPoint shows. You may access the document viewers by tapping on the appropriate icon on the desktop. -
Page 16: Remote Desktop Operation
Screen Rotation The Aegis Wireless Web Tablet offers software for the dynamic rotation of the display between landscape and portrait modes. The display may be selected to be oriented 90, 180 or 270 deg. relative to the default landscape mode. The mode change will be effected immediately, without need for re-start of the device. -
Page 17: Software Synchronization (Optional Advanced Application)
Install ActiveSync 3.1 or 3.5 on host PC. http://www.microsoft.com/mobile/pocketpc/downloads/activesync35.asp ii) Install USB driver for Aegis Wireless Web Tablet on host PC (obtain as required from your device provider). iii) Securely seat the Aegis Wireless Web Tablet on the Cradle. -
Page 18: Upgrading Applications
Aegis Wireless Web Tablet Upgrading Applications via the Internet From time to time software applications like the IR remote control feature may be upgraded with newer versions. Your equipment supplier will let you know when an upgrade is available and give you the appropriate website address and the name of the file to download. -
Page 19: Frequently Asked Questions
Aegis Wireless Web Tablet Frequently Asked Questions General Is the Windows CE.net operating system on the Web Tablet the same as Pocket PC? No, Pocket PC is a custom version of Windows CE developed by Microsoft. The Pocket PC operating system and applications were designed specifically for PDAs. - Page 20 Aegis Wireless Web Tablet Software Can I update the Web Tablet? The Web Tablet is equipped with a utility that can update the operating system (including applications, etc.) and BIOS. The update utility enables Aegis Systems to provide fixes to deployed devices.
- Page 21 Aegis Wireless Web Tablet What is the data rate of 802.11b RF technology? To support very noisy environments as well as extended range, 802.11b WLANs use dynamic rate shifting, allowing data rates to be automatically adjusted to compensate for the changing nature of the radio channel. Ideally, users connect at the full 11 Mbps rate.
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Page 22: Power Management
Aegis Wireless Web Tablet Communication continued…. Is 802.11b RF technology safe? As with other wireless technologies, WLANs must meet stringent government and industry standards for safety. There have been concerns raised across a number of wireless technology industries regarding the health risks of wireless use. To date, scientific studies have been unable to attribute adverse health effects to WLAN transmissions. -
Page 23: Warranty
Aegis Wireless Web Tablet Will I lose critical information, stored in the system, if the battery pack runs out of energy? Yes, If the battery is completely drained the unit will have to be reset using the recessed reset button on the back of the web tablet.
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