MOTION COMPUTING

M1400 TABLET PC

USER GUIDE

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???PCMCIA card slot, for networking, memory expansion or accessory connections

???Programmable power-saving schemes

???I/O ports: Universal microphone/headphone jacks; DC power in; two USB ports; IEEE 1394 port; external VGA monitor port; RJ-11 (modem); RJ-45 (Ethernet network)

???Motion digitizer pen for ink input, with a pen storage bay and a pen tether anchor built into the chassis

???USB keyboard and mouse support

???Pen

???3- and 6-cell, prismatic lithium ion (Li-ion) battery

???Lightweight magnesium alloy chassis

???Kensington-type lock slot

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Play Inkball

Practice your digitizer pen skills on this game, which is activated from Start, All Programs, Games, Inkball.

Take the Tutorials

When you start your Tablet PC, several tutorials are offered to help you learn about its various functions, such as the Windows Journal, Tablet PC Input Panel, and speech recognition.

The Tutorials are short, quick, and informative and we highly recommend them as a starting place to begin a successful Tablet PC experience.

NOTE: Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition provides several tutorials. One set appears each time you start the Tablet PC (unless you deactivate this option). Others can be found by tapping the Get Going with Tablet PC icon on your desktop.

Motion Resources Page and Online User Guide

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.

Tap the Using Your Motion Tablet icon on your desktop to access this page.

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Microsoft Help and Resources Center Page

You can find additional information about your Tablet PC and the Windows XP Tablet PC Edition operating system in the Microsoft Help and Support Center. The Help and Support Center is installed on your Tablet PC. To access Help, select Start> Help and Support.

???Did You Know??? Section

Whenever you open the Help and 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

If this is your first experience with the Windows XP operating system, this tour is a good introduction.

You can find this by selecting Start> Help and Support>What???s New in Windows XP>???Taking a tour or tutorial.???

Open the Motion

Dashboard

Dashboard is an exclusive Motion Computing interface for accessing programs and functions and for configuring your Tablet PC. To start Dashboard, press the button on the front panel with the square symbol. For more information about using Dashboard, see

Chapter 4 of this User Guide.

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View AnywhereTM Display

The optional Motion View Anywhere Display was designed to enhance indoor viewing and to improve outdoor viewing while retaining all the standard display features. The bright 12.1-inch display was developed from a proprietary optical enhancement process based on technology initially developed for high-end military aviation and marine applications.

Key Components

???A highly-readable, liquid-crystal display

???A glass protective layer that minimizes reflection and glare and improves contrast

???Under the display, a digitizer panel that allows hand-written entry (using a specially-designed Motion digitizer pen) and onscreen keyboard

data entry

Special View Anywhere Display Features

???Provides a 30-to-1 reduction in unwanted reflection and glare and a 15% improvement in ???light pass-through??? efficiency

???Produces more vivid colors with less glare, improved contrast ratio, and better viewing angles without compromising backlight power consumption

???Retains the same feel of pen on paper as the standard display

NOTE: For more information about caring for the display, see Chapter 4 of this

User Guide.

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Front Panel Battery Status LED

NOTE: When the remaining battery charge is 10%, your Tablet PC issues a Low Battery alarm message in addition to the LED warning. For information about modifying this alarm (you can set it to display a message or to produce an audible warning), see Chapter 4 of this User Guide.

NOTE: Hibernate mode attempts to save data in any open programs to your Hard Disk Drive. When you restart the Tablet PC, it returns to the same system status as before hibernation.

Battery Status Gauge

A five-LED battery gauge is located on the battery on the bottom of your Tablet PC. Each LED represents about 20% of available power. You can activate the gauge by pushing the black button next to

the LEDs.

In the example shown here, two LEDs are lit, which means the battery has about 40% of its power remaining.

FINGERPRINT The built-in fingerprint reader lets you scan your fingerprint and associate it READERwith a password. This provides a quick and convenient way to log on to your Tablet PC and provides additional password management and protection for

your data.

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AMBIENT LIGHT A built-in light sensor located on the Tablet PC front panel measures the SENSOR (ALS) ambient light in the environment. The system then automatically balances

the brightness of the Tablet PC display in relation to the surroundings. You can set the brightness level you want from the Motion Dashboard. Using this setting, the system automatically adjusts the display???s brightness as the light levels change to bring you the desired display brightness indoors and out.

For optimal battery life benefits and viewability from ALS, we recommend that you set the ALS slider to the mid-point or slightly above or below mid- point. If you set ALS higher than this, you lose some of the battery-savings benefits while gaining minimal improvement in viewability.

Microphones The two Tablet PC microphones can be set in the Motion Dashboard to a narrow focus (for single-person dictation), wide focus (for a small meeting with several people), or for a conference room setting (for a large meeting, which disables all ???Array Processing??? or ???beam-focusing??? software, as described below). These options provide flexibility in a variety of settings.

Technically, the microphones are designed with the following features that help optimize the sound capabilities of your Tablet PC for voice recognition and Voice over IP (VoIP):

???Array Processing or ???beam focusing??? software ??? Removes all sound outside the angle of acceptance

???Noise Suppression ??? Removes background and ambient noise

???Acoustic Echo Cancellation (AEC) ??? Removes echo caused by micro- phone pick up of the system???s speaker output and prevents feedback

PC Card Slot The PC Card slot, located on the power switch edge of the Tablet PC, holds one Type-II PC Card for networking, memory expansion, or accessory connection.

1.To install a PC Card, insert it label-side up.

2.To remove a PC Card, push the button next to the slot until it pops out.

3.Push it again to eject the PC Card.

NOTE: Your Tablet PC ships with a plastic blank card in the PC Card slot. When the slot is not in use, we recommend that you leave the plastic blank

in place.

Mini PCI Card Your Tablet PC accepts a mini-PCI card for wireless communications.

(Wireless)

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Motion Tablet PC Label Locations: (1) Product Identification, System Labels;

(2) Internal Modem with Label; (3) Hard Disk Drive Cover

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ACCESSORIES You can order the following accessories from the Motion Computing website at www.motioncomputing.com/accessories.

Motion Desktop Stand

The Motion Desktop Stand is an easel-like device that holds the Tablet PC in portrait or landscape modes. You can open the Desktop Stand to different widths to change the display angle: the wider you open the stand, the less the Tablet PC tilts back.

Motion FlexDock

The Motion FlexDock is a desktop docking station that provides a convenient interface for the Tablet PC. Its components are shown below:

Motion FlexDock: (1) Back of FlexDock; (2) Front of FlexDock; (3) RJ-45/Ethernet;

(4) RJ-45 LEDs; (5) IEEE 1394; (6) USB; (7) Audio-in/Microphone Jack; (8) Audio- out/Headphone Jack; (9) External Monitor; (10) Power Jack; (11) USB

???Easily docks and undocks with the Tablet PC

???Adjusts to support the display from 0o to 90o for viewing and writing

???Automatically adjusts the display when you rotate the Tablet PC 90o between Primary Landscape and Primary Portrait

??????Grab-and-Go??? capability lets you safely remove the Tablet PC from the FlexDock without turning the system off or putting it in

Stand by mode

NOTE: For more information about installing the FlexDock, see Chapter 4 of this

User Guide or the Installation Guide packaged with the FlexDock.

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Motion Multi-Unit Battery Charger

The Multi-Unit Battery Charger provides a quick and convenient way to recharge a 3- or 6-cell battery independent of your Tablet PC. It contains two charge bays with status LEDs on each bay and can simultaneously charge two batteries. It can recharge the 3-cell battery to 95% capacity in 1-3/4 hours and the 6-cell battery in 2-1/2 hours; it resumes charging automatically if power is interrupted. For further information about operation of the Battery Charger, see the documentation packaged with the unit.

Motion Hardtop Keyboard

The Motion Hardtop Keyboard combines the functions of a keyboard, stand, and display cover into a single product. It features an integrated USB cable that plugs into the Tablet PC, an integrated pointing device, mouse buttons, and a display angle adjuster. The Hardtop Keyboard is powered directly through

the USB cable. The Hardtop Keyboard also snaps onto the bottom of the Tablet PC for convenient storage or onto the top to protect the display.

Motion Mobile Keyboard with Touch Pad

The Motion Mobile Keyboard with Touch Pad plugs into any USB port on the Tablet PC or into the Motion FlexDock. The Keyboard features an integrated touch pad and compact size, making it perfect for tight work spaces or travel.

document

???Deleting text ??? Align the cursor over the text you want to select,

tap the Entry bar (2) with your finger to place the cursor in the text (the cursor will begin to blink). Tap again to select a single word; double- tap to select a whole line. Select Delete from the keyboard. (Or, tap the right entry bar (2), which opens a drop down menu. Select Cut.)

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Wireless Mobile Keyboard

The Wireless Mobile Keyboard is a wireless Bluetooth?? accessory for your Tablet PC that enables untethered keyboard use at a distance of up to 10 meters (33 feet).

Motion Hardtop Cover, Portfolios, and Cases

???The Motion Hardtop Cover is molded of a tough plastic. When snapped over the display, it protects the display. It can also be snapped onto the bottom of the Tablet PC for convenient storage.

???The Motion Compact Carrying Case accommodates the Tablet PC, key- board, extra battery, CD/DVD drive, power adapter, extra pens, CD media, and flash drives.

???The Motion Executive Portfolio is made of high-quality materials with a shoulder strap and foldover cover. It features a sleeve for papers, a busi- ness card holder, and pen holder. Snap-in retention clips make it easy to insert and remove the Tablet PC.

???The Motion Slip Case has a clear cover to protect the display, zippered access to side ports, and a hand strap on the back.

???The Clamshell Portfolio has a flip-out stand, pockets, carrying handles, and a shoulder strap and was designed for use with a mobile keyboard.

???The Rubber Edge Protector fits around the edge of the Tablet PC to pro- vide extra edge cushioning and to protect the port connections.

For information about the latest portfolios and cases, visit the Motion

Computing website at www.motioncomputing.com.

Motion Optical Disc Drives

Motion offers CDROM and DVD/CDRW combo drives. Depending on which you purchase, these drives offer CDROM, CDRW, or DVD capabilities.

For information about installing these drives, see the documentation packaged with each drive. For general information about Optical Disc Drive software, see Chapter 4 of this User Guide.

Memory Upgrade Modules

Additional memory modules improve the performance of your Tablet PC. For information about available memory upgrades, visit the Motion Computing website at www.motioncomputing.com.

NOTE: For information about installing additional memory upgrade modules, see Chapter 4 of this User Guide or the Installation Guide packaged with

the memory module.

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The following software CDs (included with your Tablet PC) are described in this section:

???Motion Operating System Recovery CD

???Motion Utilities and Drivers Recovery CD

IMPORTANT: For the steps required to initialize your Tablet PC, see the section ???Installing Initialization Software??? in Chapter 4 of this User Guide.

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Motion Operating System Recovery CDs: Description and Use

These CDs contain a complete re-install of the Windows XP Tablet PC Edition operating system, all drivers, utilities, and applications.

They include Utilities and Drivers Readme.txt and System Recovery.txt files with installation instructions. Use the System Recovery CDs when your system is completely down and you must completely re-install. If possible, back up your data files before running this procedure.

System Repair/Recovery Procedure ??? In most cases, once initiated, this procedure lets you repair the Tablet PC hard disk drive and retain the original system data, applications, passwords, and settings with no data loss. When no repair is possible, it overwrites your system data. Should the latter occur, you can cancel the procedure before taking any action. In this case, you may want to contact your system administrator for help.

1.If possible, back up your data files.

2.Turn off your Tablet PC.

3.Insert the Motion M1400 Operating System Recovery CD (Windows XP Professional Service Pack 1) into the CD-ROM drive and start the Tablet PC.

4.When prompted, press any key to boot from the CD.

5.On the Setup screen, select ENTER to set up Windows XP.

NOTE: Do not select R=Repair before you execute the End User License Agreement (EULA). If you do, you need to exit this procedure, shut down and restart your Tablet PC, and read/accept the EULA before proceeding.

6.Press F8 to accept the terms of the End User License Agreement.

7.When the next options appear, select from the following:

IMPORTANT: If Windows XP cannot repair your system, this procedure automatically skips to the ESC=Don???t Repair (reformatting) option, described below:

???R=Repair option ??? Installs Windows XP Tablet PC Edition on your system, preserving your system data, applications, passwords,

and settings

???ESC=Don't Repair (reformatting) option ??? Reformats your hard disk drive. If Windows XP automatically skips to this option (that is, no repair is possible), you must decide whether to reformat now or cancel the procedure. If you decide to reformat, select either Format the partition using the NTFS File System or the NTFS File System (Quick). If you decide not to reformat, select ESC to cancel the

procedure.

8.Continue following the onscreen instructions.

9.After your operating system has been reinstalled, you will be prompted to insert the Motion Utilities and Drivers Recovery CD.

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a.For a repaired system, this process is quick and your system will automatically reboot. If you receive a FarStone?? VirtualDriveTM error message, you may need to re-install the VirtualDrive application (described below).

b.For a reformatted system, this process takes some time as the drivers and utilities are reinstalled. Do not interrupt this process. When the reformatting is complete, your system will automatically reboot. At that point, you may need to install additional software (such as Microsoft Office), as appropriate. You may also want to restore your personal preferences and settings.

Reinstalling the VirtualDrive Application (Optional)

If you previously had the VirtualDrive application installed on your Tablet PC and you get VirtualDrive error messages, perform these steps to reinstall the application.

i.Go to Control Panel, Add/Remove Programs, and uninstall the VirtualDrive application. You will be prompted to reboot

your system.

ii.Insert the Motion Utilities and Drivers Recovery CD.

iii.Go to Start>Run and type in "d:\vdrive\vdrive.bat" and press Enter.

iv.Reinstall the Virtual Drive application from c:\windows\motion\virtualdrive\setup.exe or from the Motion Applications CD.

Motion Utilities and Drivers CD

The Motion Utilities and Drivers CD contains installable drivers and utilities. To install a specific driver or utility, open the Utilities and Drivers Readme.txt file on the Motion CD and follow the instructions.

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Tablet PC Input Panel (TIP)

To open the Tablet PC Input Panel (TIP), tap the TIP icon located next to the Start button. From this window, you can enter hand-written data, use the on- screen keyboard, or enter information by voice.

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The illustration of the Tablet PC Input Panel shows the Text Preview window open. ???Today is Tuesday??? was handwritten and then automatically transferred to the window as typed text. (You can also tap the Send button to manually send the text to the preview window.) You can select the Text Preview window from the Tools drop-down menu.

NOTE: For more information about the Tablet PC Input Panel, see Chapter 4 of this User Guide.

IMPORTANT: To view the text you write or type in the Tablet PC Input Panel, you must open another application, such as Windows Journal, Notepad, Wordpad, or any Microsoft Office applications (ordered separately). Otherwise, your text will be transferred to the Text Preview area (if it is open), but not to another application since none is available to accept the input. If the text preview window is not open, your text will disappear from the display after a few seconds.

NOTE: For security and accuracy when entering passwords or other confidential text, we recommend that you use the soft keyboard on the Tablet PC Input Panel instead of the Writing Pad.

Speech and Voice

Recognition

Your Tablet PC is designed to accept and interpret the human voice for dictation as well as for keyboard-equivalent voice commands. The Motion M1400 audio system contains echo cancellation and ambient noise filters for improved speech and voice recognition.

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

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Required Information

???Computer name (you can create this yourself or obtain one from your system administrator); this should be a unique name

Optional Connections, Equipment, and Information

???Internet access

???Motion AC Power Adapter

???Administrative password

???Description of your computer

???Company name

???Network settings

???Domain name

???Names of the people who will be using this Tablet PC

???Microsoft Office Product Keys (if you are going to install any Microsoft Office products, such as Word, Excel, or PowerPoint)

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Windows Initialization Procedure

IMPORTANT: You do NOT need Internet access to initialize Windows. When the Windows initialization procedure prompts you for this information, you can either select ???Skip??? or the option that lets you set up Internet access later.

1.(Optional) Connect your Tablet PC to AC power. (This ensures con- tinuous power during this initialization procedure and in case the bat- tery is low.)

2.(Optional) Attach a USB keyboard and use the touchpad or keyboard keys (Tab, arrow, Enter, space bar) to select and enter data.

3.Slide the Power switch to start the Tablet PC. After a short time, the ???Welcome to Microsoft Windows??? screen appears.

4.Tap Next.

5.Set up the dates and currency.

6.Tap Next.

7.Select the time zone.

8.Tap Next. The End User License Agreements (EULAs) for Microsoft Windows XP and for Motion Computing appear.

9.Select ???Yes, I Accept??? to the End User License Agreement

10.Tap Next.

11.Type in a name for your computer. Enter the name provided by your network administrator or a unique name you make up.

12.(Optional) Type in a description of your computer. Select Next.

13.When asked what your Administrator password is, enter a password of your choice or one that was assigned to you. This will be the pass- word for the Administrator account on your Tablet PC.

14.Select Next.

15.(Optional) Type in the domain name (from your network Administra- tor). If you do not have a domain name, tap Next.

16.(Optional; you do not need Internet access to initialize Windows) After Windows checks for Internet connection, select Skip to set up Internet access later.

17.Select ???Yes, Ready to activate Windows.???

18.Select Next.

19.(Optional) ???Ready to register with Microsoft.??? Select ???Yes.??? (You can register now, but you must have Internet access.)

20.Select Next.

21.(Optional) Enter the Registration Information or select Skip. If you enter this information, select Next.

22.(Optional) You may get a message ???Unable to connect to the Inter- net.??? Select Skip since you have not set up Internet access.

23.Type in your name in the space provided. Enter at least one name in this space, which will be the name of the User account on your Tablet PC. (If others will be using this Tablet PC, add in their names here [up to a total of five]. You can add users and passwords later through the Windows Control Panel if you wish.)

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Launching Stand by or Hibernate Modes from the Start Button

1.Select Start>Shut Down.

2.From the pop-up window, tap Stand by or press the Shift key on the keyboard to toggle to Hibernate, and then tap that option.

3.The Tablet PC will then enter Stand by or Hibernate. In Stand by, the power LED flashes green. In Hibernate, all the status LEDs are off.

IMPORTANT: You can put the Tablet PC in either Stand by or Hibernate to swap the battery. See the section ???Swapping the Battery??? in this chapter.

Launching Stand by Mode from the Motion Dashboard

Open the Motion Dashboard and then tap the Stand by button.

Setting Up Stand by or Hibernate Modes from the Power Switch

When you slide the power switch, by default your Tablet PC shuts down.

You can change this setting so that you can enter either Stand by or

Hibernate from the power switch.

1.Open the Motion Dashboard.

2.On the Dashboard, under Power Management, tap the down arrow by the Pwr Button.

3.From the drop-down menu, select Stand by or Hibernate, as desired.

4.Select OK.

Restarting from Stand by or Hibernate Modes

To restart from Stand by or Hibernate, briefly slide the Power switch until the Tablet PC display turns on. Tap your user name to resume work.

OPERATING THE The Motion digitizer pen contains internal MOTIONelectronics that let you enter digital ink on the DIGITIZER PEN Tablet PC display. Finger-tapping or writing

with a PDA stylus has no effect. The pen contains a pen function button, used for right-

clicking (like a mouse) and a small opening near the end for attaching it to the pen tether. The pen also comes with replacement pen tips and a replacement tool, shown here. For information about replacing the pen tips, see ???Replacing the Pen Tips??? in this chapter.

Notations for using the Motion pen are described below:

???Tap ??? Firmly tap the pen on the Tablet PC display, without pressing the function button on the pen

???Double-tap ??? Tap the pen twice on the display, without pressing the function button on the pen

???Right-click ??? Press the function button on the pen and tap the pen on the display (equals a mouse right-click). For more information about using

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the pen function button, see the section ???Writing with the Pen??? in this chapter.

???Press and hold ??? Press and hold the tip of the pen to the display without pressing the pen function button (equivalent to a mouse right-click)

???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

Calibrating the Pen to Increase Its Accuracy

Be sure to calibrate your pen the first time you start your Tablet PC, then at other times if the cursor does not seem to line up with the pen tip. Calibration ensures the accuracy of the pen and adjusts the Tablet PC display for each person who uses it. The Tablet PC stores pen settings on a per-user basis.

To open the calibration program:

1.Open the Motion Dashboard and tap Calibrate. Or double- tap the Tablet and Pen Settings icon in the System Tray,

located in the lower right-hand corner of the display window. This opens the Tablet and Pen Settings window.

NOTE: This icon may be hidden in the System Tray. Tap the System Tray left- arrow to open all hidden icons.

2.Tap Calibrate while holding the pen in a normal writing manner.

3.Carefully tap the pen point pre- cisely in the center of each of the four calibration crosshairs as they appear.

4.Rotate the Tablet PC display and repeat this for each orientation (0o, 90o, 180o, or 270o).

Hints for Writing with the Pen

The first time you pick up the pen, you will notice it is lightweight (it has no internal battery), has a plastic tip, and contains an elongated button that is called the ???function button.???

???You can hold the pen like any other writing tool, except you may want to place your fingers on either side of the pen function button so you do not inadvertently press it as you write. Pressing the function button while tapping the pen on the display is like right-clicking with a mouse and will launch pop-up menus or may otherwise interfere with your writing or drawing.

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???Practice pressing the pen function button with both your index finger and thumb to see which you prefer.

???Relax your grip. Only a light touch is needed to write with the pen.

???With a little practice, you will learn how to tap on the Tablet PC display to activate buttons and menus.

???The more precise your handwritten input, the more accurate the Tablet PC will be in converting it to text. You can use printed or cursive hand- writing, but a mixture of upper and lowercase letters works best.

???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 display.

???To select something on the display, line up this pointer before you touch (tap) the pen to the display surface. The digitizer under the Tablet PC dis- play reads the position of the pointer, not where you touch the pen to the display.

CAUTION: Do not write on the Tablet PC display with ink pens or other sharp objects that could damage it. Do not use permanent markers that may damage the display.

A comparison of the pen and mouse operations is made below:

Table 4-1 Mouse versus Pen Actions

Ending Accidental Right-Clicks

If you find that you accidentally press the pen button when you write, you may want to deactivate the pen button. (You will still be able to open right-click menus by pressing and holding the pen against the display surface.)

1.Double-tap the Tablet and Pen Settings icon in the System Tray, located in the lower right-hand corner of the display window. This opens Tablet and Pen Settings. (You can also access this through the Windows Control Panel.)

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Input Panel Text Preview Window

The Tablet PC Input Panel Writing Pad has an optional Text Preview window (opened from the Tools menu) that lets you see a text transcription of what you have written before you send it to an active application. You can send your text to this preview window at any time by tapping Send. Otherwise, there is a built-in delay to send the text. (You can change the delay period from the Tools>Options menu from 1/4 second to 10 seconds.)

???Sending as Ink??? (Handwriting and Drawings) from the Input Panel

To transfer ink input to another application:

1.Open the Tablet PC Input Panel.

2.Close the Text Preview window by deselecting it in Tools.

3.Open an application, such as Notepad, Wordpad, or Microsoft Word (or any Microsoft Office application).

NOTE: Without a second application open to accept the ink input, the input will disappear from the Tablet PC Input Panel.

4.Tap the down arrow beside Send.

5.Enable Send as Ink. (If the application you have open does not accept ink input, this option will be grayed out, as shown here.)

6.Create the text or simple drawing you want to send as ink.

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4. Change the settings to the desired power configuration. 5. Tap Save As and enter a name for the new 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.

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3.When the Turn Off Computer window appears, press the Shift key on your external keyboard or tap Shift on the Tablet PC Input Panel key- board to change the option from Stand by to Hibernate.

IMPORTANT: You can put the Tablet PC in either Stand by or Hibernate mode to swap the battery:

???If you choose Stand by, the unit is designed to maintain your system for up to 30 sec- onds while you swap the battery. However, you may have less than 30 seconds to swap the battery because the settings and programs you have running drain power quicker than this. You should save any data before putting the unit in Stand by to swap the bat- tery.

???If you choose Hibernate, you have unlimited time to swap the battery. Hibernate saves the status of the Tablet PC to your Hard Disk Drive so you can resume operations later.

4.Tap Hibernate or Stand by. The Tablet PC displays that it is ???prepar- ing to standby or hibernate.???

5.Wait until the system shuts down. In Hibernate, all LEDs are off; in Stand by, the Power LED flashes.

6.Push the battery release latch on the bottom of the Tablet PC to eject the internal battery.

7.Insert the new battery until you hear the latch click, which ensures the new battery is correctly seated.

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Connecting the External Monitor/Data Projector and Tablet PC

1.Plug the VGA monitor cable into the VGA port on the Tablet PC or Motion FlexDock.

2.Then, connect the external monitor or data projector to a power outlet and turn it on. Windows XP will recognize the external monitor or data projector and search for a driver.

3.If necessary, install the driver from the CD supplied by the monitor???s manufacturer.

Setting Up a Mirrored Desktop

Use this feature to connect an external projector for presentations.

2 3

Mirrored Desktop Example: (1) Word Documents; (2) Tablet PC; (3) External

Monitor

NOTE: The resolution and orientation of the external monitor will be the same as the Tablet PC display.

a.Open the Motion Dashboard.

b.Select the Mirror Desktop radio button under External Display. This setting automatically creates an identical display on the external monitor.

NOTE: You can also tap the Intel(R)

Extreme Graphics icon, in the System

Tray at the bottom right of the Tablet

PC display (or found in the Windows

Control Panel), and the Extreme

Graphics pop-up menu appears.

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Setting Up an Extended Desktop

Use this feature to when you want multiple applications open on separate monitors, for example, your email and Microsoft Word.

Extended Desktop Example: (1) Word Document; (2) Tablet PC; (3) External

Monitor; (4) Spreadsheet; (5) E-mail

a.Open the Motion Dashboard.

b.Select the Extend Desktop radio button under External

Display. This setting automatically extends the Tablet PC display to the external monitor.

NOTE: You can also tap the Intel(R)

Extreme Graphics icon in the System

Tray at the bottom right of the Tablet

PC display (or found in the Windows

Control Panel) to open the Extreme

Graphics pop-up menu

SETTING UP A Wireless network access points are available in airports, public businesses, WIRELESS such as coffee shops, as well as in private companies. With the proper CONNECTION hardware, you can set up a wireless access point at home. Each access point

may provide various levels of security and may require passwords and/or fees for connection.

Although wireless access is available in public areas, your ability to use the wireless access point depends on the following conditions:

???Distance from the access point

???Ability to connect to the access point

???Service rights to it (which may require an account fee, user name, password, an/or network setup through an administrator)

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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, internal wireless communications are disabled.

To set up a wireless connection through the

Motion Dashboard:

NOTE: The Tablet PC antenna should not be covered by your hand when making a wireless connection.

1.Open the Motion Dashboard and make sure that Enable 802.11 Wireless Radio is checked.

2.Under Wireless Operation, tap Properties.

3.On the Wireless Network Connection Properties screen, tap the Wireless Net- works tab.

4.From Available Networks, choose a network (an access point).

5.Tap Configure. The access point you selected should appear in the Network name (SSID) description.

6.Tap OK.

7.Tap OK again to complete the setup of the wireless connection.

NOTE: To complete the wireless connection, you may need to enable Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP), Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP), or other settings before the wireless network will connect. This may require you to add a network name (SSID) and Network key and/or to authenticate access (by password or other means). In a corporate wireless network, contact your System Administrator for these settings. For a home network, follow the instructions that come with your wireless access point. For other wireless access points that are available through third-party service providers (such as a wireless telephone service), contact the appropriate service provider for information.

To set up a wireless connection through the Control Panel:

1.Open the Control Panel and tap Network Connections.

2.Make sure the Wireless Network Connection is enabled. (If it is not, right-click on the connection and tap Enable.)

3.Right-click Wireless Network Connection.

4.Tap View Available Wireless Networks.

5.Tap Advanced.

6.Repeat Steps 3-7 in the previous procedure.

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Set Up a Device (Bluetooth Mouse)

IMPORTANT: When installing Bluetooth devices, follow the steps in this procedure before installing any software that came with the device. You may need to install application software for the device at the end of this procedure. However, do not install new Bluetooth software.

1.Check that the wireless device you are configuring has properly- installed new or fully-charged batteries.

2.Place the device in ???Discoverable mode,??? which allows the Tablet PC???s internal Bluetooth card to ???find??? the device. This information can be found in the device???s documentation.

NOTES ABOUT DEVICE DISCOVERY: Some devices require that you press a button on the device or keyboard keys to put them in the ???discoverable??? mode. For example, the mouse in this example requires pressing the ???Connect Channel??? button on the bottom of the mouse; while a Bluetooth keyboard may require pressing a key sequence on the keyboard or an On/Off or reset button.

3.Start the Bluetooth device interface by double-tapping the ???My Bluetooth Places??? icon in the System Tray or in the Start menu.

4.Under Bluetooth Tasks, tap the Bluetooth Setup Wizard.

5.When the Welcome to Bluetooth Setup

Wizard appears, tap the radio button beside the appropriate option. In this example, tap ???I know the service I want to use and I want to find a Blue- tooth device that provides that ser- vice,??? the first option.

6.Tap Next. The Bluetooth Service Selection window appears. On this window, scroll through the list of ser- vices and highlight a service. In this example, scroll down the list and hightlight Human Interface Device (HID) to set up a wireless mouse.

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Pairing a Device (Bluetooth Keyboard)

In addition to discovery, the installation of many Bluetooth devices requires the pairing of the external device (such as a keyboard) with the Tablet PC. Pairing lets you avoid entering access information each time you connect to the device. Paired devices share a unique ???link key,??? which they exchange each time they connect. Once paired, devices stay paired, even if they are out of range or not working, until you unpair them (see ???Unpairing Devices???).

The following steps describe how to pair a Bluetooth keyboard, but are similar for other Bluetooth devices.

1.Repeat Steps 1-10 in the Set Up a Device section for this device (Bluetooth keyboard).

2.Highlight the device in the Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood window. (In this example, a BT keyboard.)

3.Right click on the device

and tap Pair Device from the pop-up menu or tap

Establish Pairing in the Bluetooth Tasks window.

4. One of two ???Pin Code??? win-

dows may appear: Bluetooth Security Set Up and Bluetooth PIN Code Request windows. Both prompt you to enter a Pin Code for

This completes the Bluetooth setup procedure. You can begin using your

Bluetooth device.

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the green fingerprint disappears from the display and the fingerprint area is empty before swiping our finger again.

HINTS FOR SUCCESSFUL FINGERPRINT CAPTURES

???When scanning, press hard enough to fully contact both the drive ring and the sensor.

???Rub your fingers together to stimulate the natural skin oils so your fingerprint is easier for the sensor to detect.

???Clean the sensor. First, power down the Tablet PC and remove the battery. Then, clean the sensor using a cotton swab sprayed with a window-type cleaner (no bleach, solvents, or abrasives); then dry the sensor. Do not spray, pour, or otherwise dispense any liquid directly on the sensor.

NOTE: If the fingerprint capture times out, tap

Back. This restarts the enrollment process.

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CARING FOR The Tablet PC display and chassis are designed to be very durable. This YOUR TABLET section describes the proper care and maintenance that will keep them PC AND ITS working and in good condition for a long time. For general information ACCESSORIES about care of the Tablet PC and its components and accessories, see the

Regulatory and Safety Guide packaged with your Tablet PC.

CAUTION: Be sure to follow the guidelines listed below when caring for your Tablet PC and its components. Improper use may damage the Tablet PC and/or its components and void the warranty.

General Care

???Protect the Tablet PC from exposure to extreme temperatures, shock, liquids, strong magnetic fields, and turbulent conditions.

???Do not open or disassemble the Tablet PC other than to replace memory modules or to replace the battery. Always follow the instructions included with these accessories when performing these procedures.

WARNING: To avoid the risk of personal injury or damage to the Tablet PC, when replacing memory modules, turn off your Tablet PC, unplug the AC power connection, and remove the battery. Ground yourself by touching a grounded conductive surface, such as a device or appliance with a grounded, three-pronged plug. 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.

???When storing the Tablet PC for an extended period of time, unplug AC power and remove the battery after discharging it part way.

???Do not place heavy objects on top of the Tablet PC.

Caring for the Display Screen

???You can clean fingerprints and most marks from the display surface by wiping it with the soft cloth (provided). If needed, you can spray this cloth with a window-type cleaner. Never spray or pour liquids directly onto the display surface itself. Never use an abrasive cleaner on the display. If liquid is spilled on the display, wipe it up immediately.

???Avoid using tissues or paper towels to clean the display surface. These contain wood fibers that can scratch the display.

???Use only the Motion digitizer pen on the display. Do not write on the surface with an ink pen or pencil, any pointed or other object that could damage the display surface.

???Do not place heavy objects on the display surface.

???Protect the display surface from unnecessary contact by using the Hardtop Cover or a portfolio when transporting the Tablet PC.

???Avoid exposing the display to direct sunlight for long periods of time.

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Traveling by Air

???Prepare for airport security by charging the battery in the event Security asks you to start the Tablet PC.

???Have it hand-inspected or sent through the X-ray scanner, but never carry it through the metal detector.

???Either turn off or place the Tablet PC in hibernation for takeoff and landing.

FAA Wireless Air Travel Requirement

WARNING: The FAA requires that wireless operations be suspended before boarding the plane. The easiest way to disable internal wireless operations is by unchecking (disabling) all wireless devices in the Motion Dashboard. The wireless LED on the Tablet PC front panel, shown here, is off when wireless communications

are disabled. To disable external wireless operations, remove any installed wireless PC Cards.

WARNING: Do not transport the lithium ion batteries used in your Tablet PC in checked baggage. You may take up to two spare batteries in carry-on luggage in addition to the one in your Tablet PC. Transporting batteries in checked baggage or transporting more than two spare batteries is a violation of transportation regulations.

Other Travel Hints

???Before extended use in the field or long trips away from AC power, adjust the Power properties to maximize battery conservation. Right- click the Power/Battery icon in the System Tray, located in the lower right-hand corner of the display window, to open the Power Options Properties dialog box. Then adjust the options. For more information, see the section ???Changing the Default Power Scheme??? in this chapter. Or see the Performance and Maintenance section of the Help and Support Center for details about power settings.

???For international travel, obtain and use the appropriate adapters for your destination???s electrical outlets. A current converter is not necessary.

???You may want to carry proof of ownership or a merchandise passport when traveling internationally.

???Consult your insurance company and credit card company to learn about emergency travel assistance in the event your Tablet PC becomes lost or disabled.

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Appendix A Troubleshooting and Support

Appendix A

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 do not 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.

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Can I make the battery charge last longer?

???Change to the Max Battery power scheme (right-click on the Power/ Battery icon in the System Tray???located in the lower-right corner of the display window???and tap Adjust Power Properties; under Power schemes, tap Max Battery). The Tablet PC comes with Motion Computing Optimized as the default power scheme.

???Dim the display brightness by opening the Motion Dashboard and moving the Display Brightness slider. (You can also double-tap on the Tablet and Pen Settings icon in the System Tray and choose the Display tab to get this brightness slider.)

???Disconnect LAN/modem connections and disable wireless communications when not in use (uncheck the Wireless checkboxes in the Motion Dashboard).

???Turn off optional and unnecessary background programs and turn off or unplug accessory equipment from the USB and IEEE 1394 ports.

What does the Tablet PC need for use in another country?

Just an outlet adapter, which you can find in airports and travel stores. The AC adapter will adjust automatically to different voltages when plugged into the correct location-appropriate power adapter.

What???s the best way to clean the display screen?

To clean the display screen, wipe it with a soft cloth (like the one supplied) onto which you have sprayed a window-type cleaner. Do not spray cleaners, spray/pour any liquid, nor wipe any abrasive cleaner on the screen nor any surface of the Tablet PC. Do not use tissues or paper towels to clean the screen. They contain wood fibers and may scratch the surface.

Will scratches affect the display/digitizer???s performance?

Testing has not found appreciable loss of performance on a scratched display.

How sensitive is the screen to sunlight and the elements?

As with any computer or electronic device, the Tablet PC should be protected from liquids, dirt and sand, other contaminants, sunlight, and extreme heat.

Will the Tablet PC work with any monitor or USB accessory keyboard, mouse, disk drive, etc?

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.

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RMA Process (Warranty Service)

To request warranty service, contact Motion Technical Support at www.motioncomputing.com. Under Support you will find instructions for warranty service.

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