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Sahara Slate PC i400 Series User Manual

1. External Display up to QXGA 2048 x 1536 with CRT Hot Plug support Display 12 1 TFT XGA LCD Wide Angle Display Sunlight Viewable Screen Optional on Rev A Standard on Rev B i412T and i440T Passive Resistive Touch Screen i440D Dual Mode Wacom Active Digitizer and Fujitsu Resistive Touch Screen Hot Mode Switchable _ Intel High Definition Audio Interface ICH7 M Independent Bus Master Logic for eight 8 general purpose streams 4 in 4 out e ALC262 VC2 GR HD Codec AC 97 Compatible Multichannel 32 bit 44 1KHz 48KHz 96KHz 192KHz sampling rate output DAC Multichannel 32 bit 44 1KHz 48KHz 96KHz sampling rate input ADC Built in Stereo Speakers and Dual Digital Microphone Array for added fidelity and accuracy 3 5 mm Headphone amp Microphone Plug n Play Jacks Wireless s Intel Pro 3945 Dual Band Tri Mode 802 11 a b g Networking with Power ON OFF Switch 802 11 d e Quality of Service QoS 802 11h Active Client Radar Detection support Appendix A Specifications 103 64 bit and 128 bit WEP Encryption Hardware AES 128 bit 192 bit 256 bit key sizes Supports IEEE 802 11 Power Save Protocol PSP Bluetooth 2 0 EDR built in USB module with Power ON OFF Switch Finger Print Reader Functionality AuthenTec Inc AES1610 Patented TruePrint Technology for best Ability to Acquire ATA High Definition 128x8 TruePrint Technology base
2. 27 0 O0 1 DC Power In Jack Plug the AC adapter s connection cable into this port to provide power to the computer 2 Ventilation Port Fan exhaust port for expelling hot air from the interior of the Tablet PC Do not block to prevent over heating 3 Wireless Networking Power Toggle Slide the toggle switch to activate the wireless networking adapter s transmitter The switch will glow blue when powered on Slide switch back to turn off wireless networking Note When not connected to a wireless network turn off the wireless transmitter to conserve battery power 4 Bluetooth Power Toggle Slide the toggle switch to activate the Bluetooth wireless transmitter The switch will glow blue when powered on Slide switch back to turn off Bluetooth Note When not actively using a Bluetooth peripheral turn the Bluetooth transmitter off to conserve battery power 2 Chapter 02 Touring Your Sahara Slate PC 5 6 7 System Power Resume Toggle Slide this switch and hold for 1 2 seconds to power on the computer or to resume normal operation if the computer is in Suspend Mode Slide and holding for 4 6 seconds to immediately turn off the computer Note Using this switch to power off the computer is not recommended unless the computer has stopped responding to user input as there is no time for the OS to shut down normally and as a result data loss may occur PC Card PCMCIA Slot Expansion port all
3. 1 Using external bus powered optical floppy and hard disk drives 2 Using wireless communications devices including the internal wireless networking card Bluetooth adapter PCMCIA Cards or USB devices 3 Using high brightness display settings 3D screen savers or other computationally intensive programs such as games media players and 3D graphics applications 4 Running the computer in maximum performance mode 5 Using the computer in overly hot environmental conditions Using the Battery for the First Time Before using the computer on battery power for the first time the battery should be charged for at least four hours Also the Smart Battery IC within the battery pack should be calibrated in order to get an accurate reporting of the remaining battery life Chapter 03 Battery Usage and Care 21 To calibrate the battery pack follow these steps 1 Turn the computer off Connect the AC adapter and let the battery fully recharge 2 Disconnect the AC adapter and power on the computer Let the battery run down until it is so low that the battery charge light turns red and the system automatically enters the Suspend mode 3 Reconnect the AC adapter let the battery fully recharge and then run the computer with the external power still connected for at least five 5 continuous hours The battery pack should now be properly calibrated If you find that battery life doesn t correspond to the battery status as
4. Intel 945 GM Express North Bridge with 533 MHz and 667 MHz FSB Support _ Intel ICH7 M South Bridge with 10 GB s full duplex DMI PCI Express 1 0a ACPI 1 0b and 2 0 Compliant supports CO C4 SO S3 S5 power states Intel SoeedStep Technology Appendix A Specifications 101 Memory Battery 2x SODIMM DDR2 Unbuffered 64 bits channel slots with initial configurations of 512 MB 2 0 GB Upgradeable to 4 0 GB with 2 0 GB SODIMMs Supports Single Channel Dual Channel Symmetric or Dual Channel Asymmetric DDR2 Configurations Supports Reduced Power DDR2 RPDDR2 Intel Rapid Memory Power Management Rechargeable 6 Cell Lithium lon Smart Battery Pack 3800 mAh 11 1 V 42W hr Over Charge Protection Over Discharge Protection Over Current and Output Short Protection Over Thermal Protection Hard Drive 102 2 5 9 5 mm Ultra DMA SATA 150 MB s Configurations from 60 GB to 250 GB 5 400 rpm Configurations from 60 GB to 200 GB 7 200 rpm Intel GMA 950 PCI Express 250 MHz Core Render Clock at 1 05V core DirectX 9 1 Compatible Intel Dual Frequency Graphics Technology Intel Dynamic Video Memory Technology 3 0 Intel Smart 2D Display Technology High Performance MPEG 2 Decoding VLD iDCT Hardware Acceleration Windows Aero Glass Technology Capable Screen rotates 0 90 1024 x 768 Landscape 768 x 1024 Portrait Dual Display Support Appendix A Specifications
5. Edit to unlock the data fields for editing and display the account password GPa bg ViTaKev Account Password ess 1 Press Edit to edit account information 2 Click Launch to log in with the current Password Bank data When finished editing tap on OK to accept the changes or Cancel to decline the changes Chapter 06 Securing Your Sahara Slate PC 81 Sahara SLATE P C Chapter 07 Upgrading Your Sahara Slate PC Out of the box your new Sahara Slate PC is a powerful mobile companion capable of accomplishing a wide variety of tasks with speed and precision Depending on your system s configuration there are still ways to make your Tablet PC do more and do it faster This chapter will focus on the procedures for upgrading and or replacing your computer s memory RAM storage capacity hard disk drive and wireless networking card Before you Begin ANY Upgrade Procedure Before attempting to add or remove any components within the Sahara Slate PC it is important that you always observe the following conditions procedures 1 Power off your computer remove the power cable from the computer and remove the battery Refer to the section entitled To Remove the Battery Pack 2 Disconnect any networking cables modem cables and cables connected to other powered devices 3 When disconnecting a cable from the computer always pull on its connector
6. Launch Zoom button to open the utility Then tap anywhere on the screen and the utility will zoom in on the surrounding area of the screen where you tapped The zoom is live so if you move your pen around the screen the zoomed image will update E TabletKiosk com Tablet PCs Ultra Mobile PCs UMPCs Accessories and Custom Kiosk Solutions Windows In D X E E http fiw tabletkiosk com GE er Intel R Zoom Utility TER a ME Be Ehe e Gro Acton Options Company Login Register A 3 Vista Business Le eerd D ULTRA MOBILE TO THE EXTREME exch ee Durable Lightweight UMPC IR Rated IP53 Support Contact p eo UMPCs Sahara Slate PC i440D Sahara Slate PC i440T The New Generation of Experience the Revolutionary The Most Powerful 36 Chapter 04 Using Your Sahara Slate PC with Windows XP NOTE The live update works best when in digitizer screen mode on the i440D You can move the pointer around without touching the screen Therefore when you pass over an open application you will not cover up the Zoom Utility window The Zoom Utility window will stay open and active even when you exit the Intel Media Accelerator control panel You can close the utility like any other standard Windows application either by choosing Exit from the Action Menu or by clicking on the Close button in the program s title bar Entering
7. Symbol keypads respectively Tap lt Func gt to bring up the Function keypad Tap on the gear icon on any of the input panels to display a menu that you can use to invoke Windows XP Tablet PC Edition s speech recognition capabilities adjust where you want the input panels to appear on the screen undock the panel to move it anywhere on the screen or open the panels Options menu v Speech Dock at Top of Screen v Dock at Bottom of Screen j Undock For more information about the Input Panels refer to the Windows Online Help System by tapping on the Help and Support item inside the START Menu To learn more about how to use the input panels you can also take the Tablet PC Tutorials by navigating to All Programs gt Tablet PC gt Tablet PC Tutorials in the START Menu For more information about the Input Panel s Options menu tap on the Help button inside of the Options Menu Panel Chapter 04 Using Your Sahara Slate PC with Windows XP 39 Connecting to the Internet Your Sahara Slate PC allows you to connect to the Internet in different ways The ways vary depending on the user s networking environment as well as personal preference and available equipment This section outlines two of the most common ways 1 Using a wired LAN Local Area Network 2 Using a wireless LAN Using a Wired LAN To connect to the Internet via a wired LAN environment typical
8. and tap the Properties button to open the Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties window If DHCP is used on your network tap Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically ections Favorites Tools Advanced Help DB search fe Folders Fi Connections LAN or High Speed Internet eT Local Area Connection d Bx Wireless Network Connection cm lv connection or small Ik Hows Firewall pbleshooter Local Area Connection Properties General Authentication Advanced Connect using HB Agere Systems ET 131x PCI E Gigabi Configure This connection uses the following tems Mi E Client for Microsoft Networks M Brie and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks A Baas Packet Scheduler a Intemet Protocol TCP IP Description Transmission Control Protocol Intemet Protocol The defauit wide area network protocol that provides communication across diverse interconnected networks Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties General Altemate Configuration You can get IP settings assigned automatically f your network supports this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IP settings db Use the following IP address Obtain DNS server address automatically O Use the following DNS server addresses Chapter 04 Using
9. To avoid losing data inthe future ask TY user to mahe a password reset Floppy dsk i 1 the password contans captal letters they mst be typed the same way every time Type a word or phase to use as a pasmar he Make sure to keep your password in a safe location and do not lose it The password int vdi be vie to everyone who uses this computer Creating the Password In Windows Vista 1 Goto the START Menu and tap on Control Panel 2 In the Control Panel window that appears tap on the User Accounts category title Chapter 06 Securing Your Sahara Slate PC 75 Under the User Accounts category tap on Change your Windows password From the Make changes to your user account screen tap on Create a password for your account Tap on the text input field labeled New Password in the window that opens and then enter a password of your choice Tap in the Confirm new password field and enter it again exactly the same way You may enter a hint in the Type a password hint if you so choose Tap the Create password button when you are satisfied with your password choice to commit the change R User Accounts Manage Accounts Change an Account Create a password for TK User2 s account TK User2 Admunsstrator Make sure to keep Pep ht eee anette th comp your password ina i safe location and do not lose
10. User s Guide Sahara Slate PC i400 Series 12 1 Tablet PC A tabletkiosk Taking the PC where it s never gone before Preface This manual will help you get the most out of your new Sahara Slate PC If you are a new computer user or just new to Tablet PCs read through this manual carefully before first using your Sahara Slate PC If after reading this manual you still have questions visit us online at www tabletkiosk com for additional resources and information on using your Sahara Slate PC i400 Series Tablet PC Copyright 2007 Sand Dune Ventures Inc All Rights Reserved All product information is subject to change without notice Sahara Slate PC is a registered trademark and TabletKiosk is a trademark of Sand Dune Ventures Inc in the United States and or other countries Microsoft Windows XP Windows Vista and the Windows logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Intel Core Centrino Duo Celeron Core Duo Inside logo Celeron Inside logo and Centrino Duo Inside logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States and or other countries The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such marks by TabletKiosk is under license Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds Preface i Disclaimer The specifications and information in this manual ar
11. to return to the main menu Select the Restore Now Button Select OK to prepare the partition you created above and then select OK again to restore the operating system Select Quit once the restore process completes to reboot your Sahara Slate PC Immediately eject the DVD or unplug the USB DVD drive from your Sahara Slate PC so the system will reboot from the restored hard drive Recovering Your System with the Windows XP Professional and Tablet PC Edition System Restore Discs your hard drive All existing data will be lost It is vital you Q IMPORTANT This process is destructive to the data stored on back up any files you wish to keep before you proceed 98 Chapter 08 Troubleshooting Step 1 Set up the required hardware Plug the USB keyboard and USB mouse into the USB hub and plug the hub into one of the available USB ports on the tablet Plug the USB cable from the DVD drive into the remaining USB port of the tablet Make sure that the i400 System Restore Disc is in the USB DVD drive and that the drive has power and is on Step 2 Partitioning the Hard Drive required for a new Hard Drive only Ifyou are simply attempting to restore your Sahara Slate PC using the hard drive that came with your system you can skip this step and proceed to Step 3 You will need to use the software that came with your new hard drive or another third party program of your choosing that is designed t
12. If after experimenting with any of the panel s settings you would like to return everything to the default configuration just tap the Restore button located on the bottom half of the Settings tab Improving Handwriting Recognition Windows Vista includes a few different utilities to improve upon its default handwriting recognition accuracy To begin training Windows Vista to better recognize and translate your Chapter 05 Using Your Sahara Slate PC with Windows Vista 59 handwriting tap on Tools gt Personalize Handwriting Recognition to open the Handwriting Personalization application There are two different training utilities Target specific recognition errors does spot training on letters and numbers that usually account for the most common translation errors Choose this training if for the most part Vista is correctly recognizing your handwriting with the exception of a few different characters IJ Handwriting Personalization English United States Personalize handwriting recognition Proving samples ol your handing incae hoof your wing baing racogiend correctly For best results start with specific sing recognition errors for Teach the recognizer your handwriting style is a total handwriting training session You will be presented with a eee series of sentences to oe write that will cover all letters numbers and symbols This thorough training is more time consuming and onl
13. The applicable Bluetooth service icon s at the top of the screen will turn yellow Verify that your device s pairing process is still active and then tap on the yellow icon whose service you wish to utilize Some devices can utilize different services dependin ane mouse icon for p g example represents on their function the Human Device Interface Service 46 Chapter 04 Using Your Sahara Slate PC with Windows XP 8 Ifa dialog box opens on the Sahara Slate PC s screen asking you to input a Bluetooth Passkey enter the number that appears in the window on your screen into your Bluetooth device and if applicable hit lt Enter gt or lt OK gt on the Bluetooth device to commit the entry Enter Bluetooth Passkey A remote device needs a Bluetooth Passkey to create Paired S relationship for future connections Please use the same passkey on this device and on the remote device Cancel Remote Device Bluetooth Keyboard Address 00 19 15 10 E9 BC Passkey 358267 Time Left 25 s 9 When successfully paired a red check mark will appear above the name of your Bluetooth device s icon Also the applicable Bluetooth Service icon at the top of the window should light up If your Bluetooth device didn t connect automatically tap on the active service s icon to do so manually Your device should now be connected to your Sahara Slate PC If successful the Bluetooth device s icon should turn green a red signal s
14. under the Network and Internet category Change des Customize Adjust scree amp Network and Internet View network status and tasi St Set up file sharing TB Ease of A q Let Window pend 3 Inthe left hand pane tap on Manage network 64 Chapter 05 Using Your Sahara Slate PC with Windows Vista connections and look at the Local Area Connection item and make sure it reads as Enabled If not recheck that your networking cable is properly connected or contact your network administrator Press and hold the Local Area Connection item and select Properties from the pop up menu that appears or if the Status window appears tap the Properties button If Windows asks you for permission to continue tap on the Continue button Under the General Tab you ll see a list box called This connection uses the following items Select Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 and tap the Properties button to open the Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties window If DHCP is used on your network tap Obtain an IP address automatically and E Name Status DeviceName Connectivity LAN or High Speed Internet 3 Local Area Connection kA able unp Diagnose Bridge Connections Create Shortcut Delete Renam Local Area Connection Properties Network Category xP Networking Sh
15. Slate PC This could result in fire or electrical shock ii Preface Check that the voltage range of the power outlet is between 100V and 240V before connecting the Sahara Slate PC Exceeding the maximum rated voltage may cause damage to the AC adapter or to the Sahara Slate PC This could result in fire or electrical shock When the AC adapter is plugged into an electrical outlet place the power cord so it will not be stepped on or walked on Do not place objects over or on the power cord Use the Sahara Slate PC in a clean dry temperature controlled environment Do not use the Sahara Slate PC in areas of high humidity around water for example near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool or outdoors while it is raining Never open or disassemble the Sahara Slate PC For safety reasons and to prevent permanent damage the equipment should only be repaired by qualified service personnel Contact a qualified service center if any of the following issues should arise 1 AC adapter power cord or plug is damaged 2 Liquid has been spilled into the Sahara Slate PC 3 The Sahara Slate PC has been exposed to excessive moisture 4 The Sahara Slate PC exhibits errors and or does not function according to specifications 5 The Sahara Slate PC has been dropped or otherwise physically damaged Caution Lithium lon batteries can be dangerous There is a danger of explosion i
16. Text with the On Screen Keyboard One of Windows XP s accessibility features is an on screen keyboard applet that allows you to input text and to execute standard function key combinations While not as full featured as other keyboard emulation applications or even the Windows XP Tablet PC Edition On Screen Keyboard see the next section it does provide most of the standard functionality of an externally attached keyboard To access the keyboard open the START menu and choose All Programs gt Accessories gt Accessibility gt On Screen Keyboard The On Screen Keyboard can be set to emulate different styles of keyboards and to always be on top of all open application windows It can even be customized with your choice of font face and font size Standard modifier key combinations can also be used within any application For example to open a new blank document while working in MS Word simply tap on the lt Ctrl gt key and then on the lt N gt key File Keyboard Settings Help esc Fi F2 F3 Fa EE OAE E Chapter 04 Using Your Sahara Slate PC with Windows XP 37 Entering Text with the Input Panels Tablet PC Edition only Complementing Microsoft s Digital Inking handwriting recognition technology Windows XP Tablet PC Edition features input pads that accept and convert handwriting to text as well as provide a more compact and convenient on screen keyboard Tap the Keyboard icon located next to the START bu
17. a Battery 25 Table of Contents xi Using Your Sahara Slate PC with Windows XP Windows XP Professional Edition or Tablet PC Edition Navigating with the Stylus Pen Touch Screen Set Up and Calibration Operation Mode Touch Sensitivity Calibrating the Touch Screen Digitizer Set Up and Calibration Tablet PC Edition only Programming the Function Buttons Setting the Screen Brightness Changing Screen Resolution Color and Rotation Display Settings Color Correction Launch Zoom Entering Text with the On Screen Keyboard Entering Text with the Input Panels Tablet PC Edition only Writing Pad Character Pad On Screen Keyboard Connecting to the Internet Using a Wired LAN Using Both DHCP and a Static IP Address Using a Wireless LAN Using a Modem Bluetooth Wireless Connectivity Using Your Sahara Slate PC with Windows Vista xii Navigating with the Stylus Pen Selecting Multiple Items Touch Screen Set Up and Calibration Operation Mode Touch Sensitivity Calibrating the Touch Screen Digitizer Configuration and Calibration Calibrating the Active Digitizer 1440D only Handwriting Recognition Entering Text with the Input Panels Writing Pad Character Pad On Screen Keyboard Input Panel Options Improving Handwriting Recognition Table of Contents 27 27 28 29 29 30 30 32 33 34 34 34 35 36 37 38 38 38 39 40 40 42 43 44 45 49 50 50 51 51 52 52 54 55 56 56 57 57 58 59 59 Programming the Function Butt
18. from the screen to complete the button press A tap and hold is the D equivalent of a right button w click using a mouse NOTE Animated cues or floating tablet tips will only appear in the Active Digitizer mode if your Sahara Slate PC is running Windows XP Tablet PC Edition or Windows Vista Chapter 01 Getting Started 7 Sahara SLATE PC Chapter 02 Touring Your Sahara Slate PC The Sahara Slate PC features a number of physical characteristics designed to help you work as efficiently as possible Take a moment to familiarize yourself with the controls and Input Output I O ports on the faces and sides of the computer Understanding the layout of the system will help you use your Sahara Slate PC more efficiently in the field or on the go While the switches and I O ports are identical on all models of the Sahara Slate PC i400 series the top function button to the right of the display is preprogrammed to toggle screen modes on the i440D only It is user programmable on the i412T and i440T Chapter 02 Touring Your Sahara Slate PC 9 Front View 0000 00 0000 Battery Charge Indicator Glows amber when the battery is charging and changes to green when the battery is fully charged Hard Disk Drive Activity Light Glows blue when the hard drive is being accessed Built in Stereo Speakers To listen to music movies games and more Secure Attention Sequence SAS A computer without an at
19. it It s important when setting up a user account to manage the security settings on the tablet that the user account be granted administrator privileges A standard user can still take advantage of the protections provided by the TPM just not mange it Contact your IT support staff for more information on user privileges and how to assign them 76 Chapter 06 Securing Your Sahara Slate PC Taking Ownership of the TPM After initializing the TPM functionality in the BIOS the next step to securing your Sahara Slate PC is to establish yourself as the tablet s owner Install and configure the TPM security management software package of your choice and then refer to the user manual that accompanied the software for information on how to accomplish this important task that you store your password in a secure location and take care never to lose it If you do you will not be able to access the data you protected encrypted using your security management software Q IMPORTANT Once you have taken ownership of the TPM it is vital Enrolling Your Fingerprints in VitaKey Now that you have established yourself as the owner you can enroll your fingerprints If your security management software doesn t support this feature or isn t compatible with the AuthenTec AES1610 fingerprint reader in your Sahara Slate PC you can use the included VitaKey software 1 Locate the VitaKey application shortcut in the system tray and tap on it wit
20. not on the cable itself When reconnecting a cable make sure that both the connector and the corresponding pins are aligned properly with the cable before attempting to secure it in place Chapter 07 Upgrading Your Sahara Slate PC 83 4 Handle all components with care Do not touch the components or contacts on the cards or on the underside of the drives Always hold such components by the edges or sides 5 All electronic components inside a computer are sensitive to electrostatic discharges It is therefore important that you properly ground yourself before attempting any of the following procedures either by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an exposed unpainted metal surface 6 You should only attempt upgrades and or component replacements on a solid clean flat surface CAUTION Damage resulting from the servicing of your computer that is not authorized by TabletKiosk is not covered by your computer s standard or optional extended warranty Upgrading Memory RAM You can increase your tablet s memory by installing a RAM Random Access Memory module on the computer s system board Typically the more RAM your computer has the better it will perform especially when running multiple tasks or applications simultaneously Your Sahara Slate PC can accommodate two RAM modules The primary module is factory installed on the motherboard underneath the display screen and cannot be upgraded by the user
21. page of the transmission the following information The date and time of transmission Identification of either business business entity or individual sending the message Telephone number of either the sending machine business entity or individual In order to program this information into your fax modem please refer to the appropriate instructions in your fax modem manual Note TNV Safety Caution To reduce the risk of fire use only No 26 AWG or larger UL Listed or CSA Certified Telecommunication line cord Avoid using a telephone other than a cordless type during an viii Preface electrical storm There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak Canadian EMI Compliance Statement This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations IC Warning statement a WLAN To prevent radio interference to the licensed service this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding Equipment or its transmit antenna that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing b ForLPD Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device This Class B
22. preinstalled on the Sahara Slate PC are the Professional and Tablet PC Editions Both editions are based on the same operating core and thus can run all the same applications Tablet PC Edition however has certain additional features that are designed specifically to enhance the Tablet PC user s day to day Windows computing experience Be sure to read the booklet entitled Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005 Start Here that came with your Sahara Slate PC for more information about these exclusive features You should know which edition of Windows XP you are running to avoid any confusion while reading this chapter To find out which edition you are currently running on your Sahara Slate PC 1 Tap on the START button with your stylus pen to open the START Menu Chapter 04 Using Your Sahara Slate PC with Windows XP 27 2 Tap on My Computer to open a window showing the contents of your computer 3 Inthe left pane of the window tap on the first entry that reads View system information to open the System Properties window 4 Inthe General tab under the System subsection you will see the edition and version of Windows XP that you are currently running System Properties dl System Properties PR System Restore Automatic Updates te System Restore Atomatic Updates Remote m suas General Computer Name Computer Name Version 2002 Service Pack 2 Registered to TK User Manuf
23. reported by your operating system repeat steps 2 3 again If after performing a calibration for a second time you still find you are having a problem with the battery life contact your dealer and arrange for a replacement The battery may be defective In general using the battery until the Battery Low warning indicator appears and then fully recharging the battery full discharge charge cycle will ensure the accuracy of the battery status gauge If you find you are using the computer almost exclusively attached to an external power source calibrating at least once a month is recommended Charging the Battery Under Typical Conditions When you connect the computer to an electrical outlet the Smart Battery IC in the battery pack checks the battery s charge and temperature If charging is necessary the battery indicator on the front of the Sahara Slate PC will glow amber and the AC adapter will automatically charge the battery 22 Chapter 03 Battery Usage and Care When fully charged the battery indicator will change to green and the battery s charge will be maintained while connected to the external power source When the computer is disconnected from the electrical outlet the battery indicator will turn off NOTE The time to fully recharge the battery is approximately 90 100 minutes when the computer is powered off The time to fully recharge the battery when the computer is in use varies according to the power
24. will perform a standard left mouse button click Holding the tip of the pen against the screen without moving it for about a second or so will perform a standard right mouse button click Active Digitizer mode i440D only The i440D should default to the active digitizer mode when powered on for the first time In this mode the pen doesn t even need to touch the screen to activate and move the pointer 6 Chapter 01 Getting Started NOTE To change screen modes from touch screen to active digitizer or vice versa simply press the Screen Mode Toggle button This can be done at any time as the mode switch is live See the section entitled Touring Your Sahara Slate PC for the location of the Screen Mode Toggle button Hold the stylus pen as if you were writing with a standard pen Place the tip of the stylus just above the screen and move it around The pointer should follow the tip of the pen In this mode your hand may rest on the screen since this will not affect the behavior of the pointer TIP When trying to select or activate something on the screen with the stylus pen pay attention to the position of the pointer icon instead of the tip of the pen Tapping lightly on the screen with the tip of the stylus will perform a standard left mouse click If you want to perform a right mouse click press and hold down the tip of the stylus lightly on the screen In a moment an animated icon will draw around the pointer Lift the stylus
25. without cables up to a distance of 30 feet NOTE The wireless range can be shortened from interference caused by other wireless devices and or by walls made of dense building materials To connect to a Bluetooth enabled device 1 Turn on the Ot Bluetooth La O gt transmitter using the toggle switch on the top of your tablet Chapter 05 Using Your Sahara Slate PC with Windows Vista 69 On your desktop locate the BlueSoleil icon and double tap on it If Windows Vista prompts you for permission tap the Continue button to start the _ ams Bluetooth Service In the system tray a gray Bluetooth icon should appear and in a few Wait for the gray Bluetooth icon to moments turn blue turn blue then double tap on it Double tap on it or again on the BlueSoleil desktop icon to open the BlueSoleil application Locate the Bluetooth device you want to connect to with your Sahara Slate PC and put it into discovery mode Refer to your Bluetooth device s user manual for information on how to accomplish this task O MT Corporation Buesole File View My Bluetooth Tap on the orange globe in the center of the BlueSoleil window to start the Discovery Service Ina moment or two you should see an icon s mame saa __PANIP 192168501 representing your Bluetooth device s orbiting the orange globe When the icon of the device you wish to connect to appears tap and hold on it to invo
26. 45 as opposed to wirelessly connect the external peripheral now See the section entitled Touring Your Sahara Slate PC to identify which ports to use IMPORTANT When you power on the tablet for the first time you will need to have an external USB keyboard connected in order to complete the Windows XP Professional installation routine An 4 Chapter 01 Getting Started external USB keyboard is not required for completing the installation of Windows XP Tablet Edition or Windows Vista as they include an on screen keyboard Step 4 Powering on the Sahara Slate PC Locate the three power switches on the top on the tablet The amp switch closest to the PCMCIA expansion slot is the computer s main power toggle Slide it away from the PCMCIA slot and hold it there until it emits a blue glow about 1 2 seconds and then release it The Sahara Slate PC will now boot up Powering on the Sahara Slate PC Slide and hold the toggle switch until it lights up blue Step 5 Completing the Operating System Installation When your system powers on for the first time Windows will have a few questions for you to answer in order to localize your installation NOTE You ll need a USB keyboard connected to your system in order to answer some of the questions that require text input if your Sahara Slate PC came with Windows XP Professional or Windows Vista If your Sahara Slate PC came with Windows XP Tablet Edition you can use the stylus pen to in
27. Function Buttons R Digitizer Touch Screen Mode Toggle i440D only and User Programmable i412T and i440T User Programmable User Programmable User Programmable Control Switches Power Switch Wireless Networking On Off Bluetooth On Off Finger Print Reader Physical Lead Free 40 Ball Grid Array BGA Package Ultra Hard Wearing Surface Coating is scratch and impact resistant Rated for over 10 million rubs without degradation O C to 70 C Operating Temperature Range IEC 61000 4 2 Level 4 ESD Immunity 15KV 106 Appendix A Specifications AC Adapter e 100 240V AC 47 63 Hz 20V DC output 3 25A 65W adapter SCP Short Circuit Protection plus Auto Recovery Function OVP Over Voltage Protection Latch Mode up to 27 0Vdc maximum _OCP Over Current Protection Auto Recovery up to 5 5A maximum OTP Over Temperature Protection to prevent catastrophic failure from overheating Operating Environment e Temperature 5 C 35 C 41 F 95 F Humidity 20 80 no condensation Appendix A Specifications 107 Sahara SLATE RS UG SG22 Rev 003 01 23 08 tabletkiosk Taking the PC where it s never gone before 2832 Columbia Street Torrance CA 90503 310 782 1201 tel 310 782 1205 fax www tabletkiosk com
28. IPv6 settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capabiity Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IPv6 settings Obtain DNS server address automatically Use the following DNS server addresses 9 Tap OK in the Local Area Connection Properties window to finish Using Both DHCP and a Static IP Address If you are using alternating networks with either DHCP or static IP addressing you can use alternative settings that will enable simultaneous configurations of both DHCP and a static IP This will allow you to connect to both of the networks without having to reconfigure each time you want to switch 1 Follow steps 1 through 7 above when using a wired LAN connection 66 Chapter 05 Using Your Sahara Slate PC with Windows Vista Tap on the Alternate internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IP Properties Configuration tab and Genera Aterate Confourason select the User E ee configured option ca ne Enter the correct e values in the bret mas appropriate fields If nr you are unsure of Nen which values or EE options to use contact Alternate WINS server your network administrator or the technical support line of your ISP When you have completed the entire configuration tap OK to accept the settings and close the panel Using a Wireless LAN The WiFi wireless network adapter buil
29. PC 85 6 To insert a new RAM module align the connector pins on the bottom of the RAM module with the RAM module socket and slide the module into the gt socket Once properly inserted in the socket press the RAM module down until it clicks into place 7 Replace the cover on this compartment and then replace and tighten the screws NOTE Your Sahara Slate PC supports dual channel RAM In order to take advantage of this higher bandwidth feature you ll need to install a memory module that matches the primary module installed on the other side of the motherboard at the factory Check with your dealer if you are unsure what module is currently installed in your system Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive HDD The computer s HDD is the storage facility that holds all the files on your computer If you find you are running out of space you might consider upgrading to a larger drive Typically when a computer s HDD fills up its access time begins to increase and your system seems to slow down When this occurs upgrading to a larger drive often will equate to better performance Your Sahara Slate PC comes pre configured with a HDD that is easy to upgrade Before installing a new hard drive however be sure to back up all of the files on your existing drive 86 Chapter 07 Upgrading Your Sahara Slate PC Refer to the following instructions and illustrations for information on how to upgrade your computer s HDD Be su
30. Slate PC 5 Battery The Sahara Slate PC comes equipped with a standard 6 cell lithium ion battery pack that can be removed by the user and replaced Battery Latch Used along with the battery locking tab to release the battery from its bay for removal Battery Locking Tab Allows the battery to be locked into place during use to prevent accidental removal and subsequent power loss Chapter 02 Touring Your Sahara Slate PC 17 Right View 1 Anti Theft Kensington Lock Use with the locking device sold separately to attach the Sahara Slate PC to a desk table kiosk or other stationary apparatus to help prevent the computer from being stolen 2 Battery The Sahara Slate PC comes equipped with a standard 6 cell lithium ion battery pack that can be removed by the user and replaced 18 Chapter 02 Touring Your Sahara Slate PC Bottom View 1 Docking Cradle Support Grooves Serve as support and alignment guides when using the Sahara Slate PC with the optional Docking Cradle 2 Ventilation Port Cooling fan intake port Do not block to help prevent overheating Chapter 02 Touring Your Sahara Slate PC 19 Sahara SLATE P C Chapter 03 Battery Usage and Care Depending on your system s configuration and your application usage a fully charged battery should allow you to run your Sahara Slate PC for 3 to 4 hours Operations that will significantly reduce battery life include but are not limited to the following
31. Slate PC ships to various countries around the world set up may vary slightly depending on where you are located If you have any questions after reading this manual please visit our website at www tabletkiosk com for more information or to submit a support request What s in the Box Your Sahara Slate PC should come securely packaged in its shipping carton along with the items listed below Please contact your dealer immediately if you find that anything is missing or damaged 1 Power Cord and AC Adapter Ultrafiber Cleaning Cloth Sahara Slate PC Neoprene Slip Case Simple Stand This User s Manual and Quick Start Guide Applicable Operating System Quick Start Guide 3 Applicable System Restore Disc NA YW RF WYN Standard Lithium lon Battery Pack Chapter 01 Getting Started 1 1 There are three models in the Sahara Slate PC i400 Series i412T i440T i440D Please check to make sure you have received the correct model 2 Contents of the packaging may change without prior notice Please check our website at www tabletkiosk com for the most up to date list if your package contents vary from this list 3 Please be sure to check that the Quick Start Guide matches the Operating System OS preloaded on your Sahara Slate PC There will not be a Quick Start Guide included if you ordered your Tablet PC with openSUSE Linux 4 Please be sure to check that the System Restore Disc matches the Operating System OS prelo
32. TANT Make sure the phone line you are going to use with your modem is a standard analog phone line like the ones typically used in homes The modem will not work with a digital phone line and may even be damaged if a connection is attempted Procedures to connect to the Internet with a modem vary with different Internet Service Providers ISPs Check with your ISP to determine what information and software are needed to access their network 44 Chapter 04 Using Your Sahara Slate PC with Windows XP Bluetooth Wireless Connectivity Bluetooth is a short range wireless technology you can use to transfer data between your Sahara Slate PC and other wireless devices that use Bluetooth such as wireless keyboards and mice cell phones PDAs and even printers Bluetooth enabled devices can communicate with each other without cables up to a distance of 30 feet NOTE The wireless range can be shortened from interference caused by other wireless devices and or by walls made of dense building materials Some of the activities available with Bluetooth wireless connectivity are Using a wireless keyboard such as TabletKiosk s Bluetooth Folding Keyboard to enter data on your Sahara Slate PC Connecting to your Bluetooth capable cell phone to access the Internet and surf the web or download your e mail Setting up a Personal Area Network PAN to transfer files between your Sahara Slate PC and that of a colleague or eve
33. Your Sahara Slate PC with Windows XP 41 Otherwise enter the correct IP and DNS server addresses by selecting the two options that begin with Use the following If you are unsure of which option to use contact your network administrator or your Internet Service Provider ISP After entering the correct the information in the Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties window tap OK to accept your changes and close the window Tap OK in the Local Area Connection Properties window to finish Using Both DHCP and a Static IP Address If you are using alternating networks with either DHCP or static IP addressing you can use alternative settings that will enable simultaneous configurations of both DHCP and a static IP This will allow you to connect to both of the networks without having to reconfigure each time you want to switch 1 2 Follow steps 1 through 7 above when using a wired LAN connection Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties Tap on the Alternate Configuration tab and General Altemate Configuration this computer is used on more than one network enter the altemate IP select the User settings below i i Automatic private IP address configured option O User configured Enter the correct values IP address in the appropriate Subnet mask Default gateway fields If you are unsure of which values or options to use contact your network administrator or the technical suppo
34. a loss When there is only one minute of battery charge remaining the computer will suspend its current state to the hard drive and power off Plug in the AC adapter and turn the computer back on to resume your work About Battery Pack Usage Over time even with proper care battery performance the time the battery can operate the computer before needing to be recharged will decrease Depending on how often the battery is used how many times it has been charged and the conditions under which it is used you may need to purchase a new battery during the life of your computer IMPORTANT To avoid damage only use replacement batteries recommended by TabletKiosk To prevent the loss of data when the system loses power do not remove the battery pack while the power is on unless attached to an external power source NOTE Do not dispose of batteries with household waste When your battery no longer holds a charge call your local waste disposal or environmental agency for advice on disposing of a lithium ion battery Real Time Clock Battery In order to maintain certain system information while the power is off the motherboard contains a small built in battery pack that constantly supplies power to the system If the computer is left without a power source for long periods of time this battery can be exhausted and system information will 24 Chapter 03 Battery Usage and Care be lost This will not affect any of your data stored o
35. actured and supported by TebletKioek oom Manufactured and supported by TabletKiosk Intel Celeron M CPU Intel R Celeron R M CPU 5 423 1 06GHz 3 423 1 06GHz D 1 06 GHz 504 MB of RAM D 1 06 GHz 504 MB of RAM Physical Address Extension Physical Address Extension tabletkiosk tabletkiosk Cancel A E Windows XP Professional Windows XP Tablet PC Edition It is also important to note that some of the context sensitive features of Windows XP Tablet PC Edition such as the floating Input panel icon will only function when your Sahara Slate PC i440D is in Active Digitizer mode You may switch between screen input modes simply by pressing the screen mode toggle button See the section entitled Touring Your Sahara Slate PC to see where the screen toggle button is located Navigating with the Stylus Pen With a Tablet PC you use a stylus pen instead of a mouse to interact directly with objects on your screen You can open move edit and delete items such as icons files windows and 28 Chapter 04 Using Your Sahara Slate PC with Windows XP more with easy to use basic functions similar to those performed with a mouse Stylus Pen Action Equivalent Mouse Action Point Point Tap Click Double tap Double click Drag Drag Press and hold Right click Touch Screen Set Up and Calibration The TouchSet Set Up Utility allows you to customize the way your touch screen accepts positional input an
36. aded on your Sahara Slate PC There will not be a System Restore Disc included if you ordered your Tablet PC without an OS option Setting Up Your Sahara Slate PC Please read the following steps to begin using your new Tablet PC as quickly and easily as possible 1 Inserting the Battery Pack if your Tablet PC shipped from the dealer without a pre inserted battery Connecting the Sahara Slate PC to an external power source Connecting applicable peripherals and networking cables Powering on the Sahara Slate PC Completing the Operating System Installation A vw BR WN Using the Stylus Pen Step 1 Inserting the Battery Pack Turn the tablet over and place it screen down on a solid clean flat surface CAUTION When turning over the Sahara Slate PC be careful not to place it on a surface that could scratch or damage the screen You can place the included slip case on the surface before carefully setting the computer down to protect the screen Align the battery into the battery compartment and then slide it into the computer until it clicks securely into place 2 Chapter 01 Getting Started Slide the battery locking tab the tab closest to the top of the tablet in the opposite direction of the unlocking arrow engraved on the tab itself Once the locking tab clicks into position the battery should be securely seated Inserting the battery To Remove the Battery Pack Turn off the Sahara Slate PC and remove the power
37. alibration Routine Tap in the center of PAN BIg Touch Screen Draw Test Draw on the screen with the stylus to test the screen s accuracy after calibration Chapter 05 Using Your Sahara Slate PC with Windows Vista the red crosses as they appear to calibrate the touch screen s input 53 Digitizer Configuration and Calibration The Sahara Slate PC i440D can operate in an electromagnetic active digitizer mode as well as in the touch screen mode Windows Vista provides a special control panel to manage the way the digitizer functions and also to calibrate it To access the Tablet PC Settings control panel 1 Tap on Control Panel in the right hand column of the START Menu and then in the Control Panel window that opens tap on the Mobile PC category title 2 Tap on the Tablet PC Settings category title to open the Tablet PC Settings panel to the General tab Tapping a specific task sub title below the category title will open the panel with its appropriate tab active This control panel will allow you to set your handedness to control where menus open calibrate your digitizer screen i440D only tell Windows how to recognize and learn your handwriting set the default screen rotation provide a link to the Windows Mobility Center that controls a number of important tablet and mobility related functions Display Other Handednes
38. alibration Touch Sensitivity Controller Features Use EEPROM to store Calibration Parameters Calibration Set up Accuracy Required 4Point O Point O25 Point Touch Panel Draw Test Drawing Test Calibrate your calibration results by tapping or dragging with the stylus or a finger around the screen Use the grid to help visualize the alignment accuracy of your screen s calibration PAN BIg Touch Screen Draw Test Draw on the screen with the stylus to test the screen s accuracy after calibration Touch Screen Calibration Routine Tap in the center of the red crosses as they appear to calibrate the touch screen s input Chapter 04 Using Your Sahara Slate PC with Windows XP 31 Digitizer Set Up and Calibration Tablet PC Edition only The Sahara Slate PC i440D can operate in an electromagnetic active digitizer mode as well as in the touch screen mode Windows XP Tablet PC Edition provides a special control panel applet to control and calibrate the digitizer screen To access the Tablet and Pen Settings control panel 1 Tap on the START button to open the START Menu 2 Tap on the Control Panel and then in the Control Panel window that opens tap on the Printers and Other Hardware category 3 From the Printers and Other Hardware window look under or pick a Control Panel icon for Tablet and Pen Settings and tap to open the control panel Th
39. ara Slate PC with Windows Vista For more information about the Input Panels refer to the Windows Online Help System by tapping on the Help and Support item inside the START Menu To learn more about how to use the input panels you can also take the Tablet PC Pen Training by navigating to All Programs gt Tablet PC gt Tablet PC Pen Training in the START Menu Input Panel Options The Options panel contains six tabs that house all of the configuration options for controlling how the input panels work These include panel layout positioning invocation actions ink thickness character insertion B Options i timing pad expansion Settings Opening Writing Pad Character Pad Gestures Advanced ee Insert button handwritin g You can choose where the Insert button appears aia BE Right side of the writing area recognition timing Left side of the writing area gestu res behavior and You can choose how the Insert button works Tapping the Insert button inserts text passwo rd secu rity For Pointing to the Insert button inserts text more information a T Suggest matches in Input Panel when possible such as email addresses a b outa ny of t h e URLs file names and other previous entries s options please Restore default settings pan ze p a i ie Restore the original Input Panel settings Restore see the embedde help links located on each of the Options panel s tabs NOTE
40. aring Connect using AP Agere Systems ET 131x PCI E Gigabit Ethemet Controller This connection uses the following items M ok Client for Microsoft Networks M E QoS Packet Scheduler A Sie and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks Description TCP IP version 6 The latest version of the intemet protocol that provides communication across diverse interconnected networks Uninstall SS Cee Obtain DNS server address automatically Otherwise enter the correct IP and DNS server addresses by selecting the Chapter 05 Using Your Sahara Slate PC with Windows Vista 65 two options that begin Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv Properties with Use the General alternate Conon following If you are th cay Sere ured oan ar tenen unsure of which option to use contact your ie network administrator or your Internet Service Provider ISP SOS Use the following DNS server addresses 7 After entering the correct the information in the Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties window tap OK to accept your Contact your network administrator changes and close the or ISP technical support if you are window unsure about any of these settings 8 Repeat steps 5 eme Protocol Verson 6 CHIP Properties General through 7 selecting Internet Protocol Version 6 TCP IPv6 anaes this time if your network supports it You can get
41. as built with this new impending standard in mind and features a user upgradeable wireless networking adapter It should be mentioned however that while replacing the wireless card is not difficult it is a more delicate and involved procedure than upgrading the RAM or HDD If you are uncomfortable performing this upgrade yourself please contact your dealer to arrange for an upgrade at their facility Refer to the following instructions and illustrations for information on how to upgrade your computer s wireless networking adapter Be sure to follow the procedures in the previous section entitled Before you Begin ANY Upgrade Procedure 1 Turn off your computer turn it over and place it face down on a solid flat surface Be careful not to place it on something rough that could damage the display screen 2 Locate the compartment of the wireless networking adapter En near the right side of the back a A panel of the system just above 1 the stylus pen holder Loosen i the two screws that secure the A wireless compartment cover Nee 3 Lift the cover from the edge where the screw holes are located to remove it and set it aside The wireless networking adapter the 56K voice data fax modem and the Bluetooth adapter 88 Chapter 07 Upgrading Your Sahara Slate PC are inside The wireless adapter is located at the bottom of the slot and is seated inside a small slot connector The wireless card is held in place by two small sc
42. attempting to charge again Replace the battery pack Use only batteries recommended for use with your specific model Battery charge gauge is not accurately displaying the remaining charge Battery pack requires calibration Calibrate the battery pack Internet Problems Solutions Problem The computer is unable to connect to the Internet Possible Cause Account for Internet service provider ISP is not properly configured Solution Ask your ISP for assistance No valid network connection detected Check the status bar to make sure you are connected to a valid network If not rerun the network set up wizard If connecting wirelessly wireless card is turned off Look at the wireless power toggle on the top of the Tablet to make sure it is switched on 92 Chapter 08 Troubleshooting Networking Problems Solutions Problem The computer does not see the network Possible Cause The networking cable you are using is defective Solution Replace the cable The computer does not connect to the network The settings are not correctly set Contact your network administrator If connecting wirelessly wireless card is turned off the top of the Tablet to make sure it is Look at the wireless power toggle on switched on If connecting wirelessly network key is incorrect Reenter network key again carefully to make sur
43. ble click Drag Drag Press and hold Right click Selecting Multiple Items Windows Vista is well aware of how you D ma 1 manipulate items on your computer f S a i LJ a traditionally with a mouse and how Touchset reverses selecting multiple items for such actions SS Wiallisy as moving or copying might be a bit Hovering over an icon more challenging when using the Reveals the selection stylus pen Because of this Vista adds a selection checkbox in the upper left corner of icons and in the far left column of list views checkbox Hover over an icon on your desktop Desktop and you will see this checkbox appear F Documents Tapping on it will place a check mark teelten 50 Chapter 05 Using Your Sahara Slate PC with Windows Vista in the box Hover over another icon and when it appears tap in its checkbox Now tap and hold and drag either icon and you should notice that both move along with your stylus This multiple selection feature works with other types of operations such as cutting copying and pasting Touch Screen Set Up and Calibration The TouchSet Set Up Utility allows you to customize the way your touch screen accepts positional input and responds to the tap of the stylus You ll find a short cut icon for the TouchSet Utility on your desktop Operation Mode The operation mode affects S TouchSet Set up Utility Ei how the touch screen accepts Function T
44. blem 6 What have you done already to try to solve the problem If you have overlooked a step your dealer may be able to solve the problem over the phone Recovering Your System Using the System Restore DVD Your Sahara Slate PC should have come with a System Restore DVD that matches the operating system that came preloaded on 96 Chapter 08 Troubleshooting your computer If your system didn t come with a restore disc please contact the dealer where you purchased your Sahara Slate PC to request a disc NOTE You will need to supply your system s serial number located on the back of the computer with your request in order to receive your disc What you will need before you begin 1 Included Windows XP Professional Windows XP Tablet PC Edition or Windows Vista Business System Recovery DVD NOTE It is important that you check to make sure that the disc you received matches the Operating System OS that came preloaded on your Sahara Slate PC If it is not please contact the dealer where you purchased your Sahara Slate PC for a replacement 2 External USB or eSATA DVD drive with its own power supply not USB powered 3 USB keyboard 4 USB mouse 5 USBhub Recovering Your System with the Windows Vista Business System Restore Disc IMPORTANT This process is destructive to the data stored on your hard drive All existing data will be lost It is vital you back up any files you wish to keep before you proce
45. bles to connect I O devices to this equipment You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved by TabletKiosk could void your authority to use the equipment Preface v vi Regulatory information Disclaimers This device must be installed and used in strict accordance with the instructions included in the user documentation provided with the product Any changes or modifications including the antennas made to this device that are not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the user s authority to operate the equipment The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modification of this device or the substitution of the connecting cables and equipment other than the ones specified by manufacturer It is the responsibility of the user to correct any interference caused by such unauthorized modification substitution or attachment The manufacturer and its authorized resellers or distributors will assume no liability for any damage or violation of government regulations arising from the failure to comply with these guidelines For portable devices without a co location condition eg notebook pc FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement 1 This Transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter 2 This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled enviro
46. cord from the DC Power In port Turn over the tablet and place it on a solid clean flat surface Slide the locking tab in the direction of the arrow engraved on the tab to set it in the unlock position Use your other hand to slide the battery release latch in the direction of the arrow engraved on the tab and hold it there Use both hands to carefully side the battery out of the bay BEN C oO ss G 2 TC t i a is e x De 7 ve a as IN 2 N Removing the battery Chapter 01 Getting Started 3 Step 2 Connecting the Tablet PC to an External Power Source Locate the AC adapter and the power cord Plug the power cord securely into the AC adapter Plug the AC adapter s connection cable into the DC Power In port on the top of the tablet Once the adapter plug is securely in place plug the power cord into an external power socket Plugging into an external power source NOTE When you first connect the tablet into an external power source the battery charge indicator will begin to glow amber When the battery is fully charged the indicator will turn green See the section entitled Battery Care for tips on maximizing battery life and performance Step 3 Connecting Applicable Peripherals and Networking Cables If you would like to use any external peripheral with the tablet i e USB mouse USB keyboard etc or are planning to connect to the Internet and or a corporate LAN using a wired connection RJ
47. d pixels 6 5mm x 40mm 500 pixel per inch array USB 2 0 High Speed interface with Suspend and Remote Wake up Full Support for C3 Selective Suspend Mode Built in Low Power Finger Detection with Remote Wake up capability TPM Security Single Chip Trusted Platform Module TPM Embedded TPM 2 1 Firmware TPM Administration Tool provides Owners Users Management and Key Archive Policies Trusted Group Computing TCG v1 1B v1 2 configurable mode of operations Expansion Slot oe PCMCIA 2 1 Compliant Supports one 1 Type Il 32 bit PC Card Bus Architecture 104 Appendix A Specifications I O Ports 1x RJ 11 56Kbps v 90 Fax Modem 1x RJ 45 10 100 1000 Mbps Full Duplex 2 5 Gbps single lane channel Ethernet 2x USB 2 0 1x IEEE 1394a 6 pin 1x eSATA 1xDC ln 1x 3 5mm Audio Out 1x 3 5mm Audio In e 1xVGA port HD15 1x Cradle Connector Weight 3 57 Ibs 1 62 kg with Battery Pack Installed Measurements e 11 81 in x 8 66 in x 1 02 in 300 mm x 220 mm x 26 mm Case Color e White or Black LED Indicators e Power ON blue Standby blinking Battery Charging amber Low red blinking Fully charged with DC connected green Hard Drive Activity blue blinking Wireless Networking Active blue Bluetooth Active blue Appendix A Specifications 105 Function Buttons L SAS Ctrl Alt Del Screen Rotation Volume Up Volume Down
48. d responds to the tap of the stylus You ll find a short cut icon for the TouchSet Utility on your desktop Operation Mode The operation mode affects E rouchset Set up Utility how the touch screen accepts Function Touch Beep Sound About and processes input There are entiation cern a Touch Senet al two basic modes of operation Communication Interface Set up Stream Mode and Point Mode apenas En P5 2 Port Scan In Stream Mode positional B P 5 Operation Mode information is relayed to the A f stream Mode O Point Mode operating system continuously In this mode you can place the Localization stylus or your finger on the aes English v screen and drag items around This is the mode you ll probably want to use for z standard usage Chapter 04 Using Your Sahara Slate PC with Windows XP 29 Point Mode only accepts and relays one positional coordinate each time the stylus or a finger touches the screen In order to relay a new positional coordinate to Windows you must retouch the screen with your finger or stylus This mode is useful for menu or button driven touch applications such as kiosks P O S or hospitality order taking that do not involve tasks that require continuous data input like signature capture item dragging or handwriting recognition You can set the operation mode in the TouchSet Utility on the Configuration tab Touch Sensitivity You can set the area and seed EEN that the screen will use
49. digital apparatus complies with Canada RSS 210 The abbreviation IC before the registration number signifies that registration was performed based on a Declaration of Conformity DoC indicating that Industry Canada technical specifications were met It does not imply that Industry Canada approved the equipment European Union CE Marking Declaration This product has been tested and found to comply with the EMC requirement subject to the EU directive for CE marking Preface ix Sahara SLATE PC Table of Contents Preface i Copyright i Disclaimer ii Safety Instructions ii Notices of Regulatory Compliance iv Getting Started 1 What s in the Box 1 Setting Up Your Sahara Slate PC 2 Step 1 Inserting the Battery Pack 2 To Remove the Battery Pack 3 Step 2 Connecting the Tablet PC to an External Power Source 4 Step 3 Connecting Applicable Peripherals and Networking Cables 4 Step 4 Powering on the Sahara Slate PC 5 Step 5 Completing the Operating System Installation 5 Step 6 Using the Stylus Pen 6 Touch Screen mode 6 Active Digitizer mode i440D only 7 Touring Your Sahara Slate PC 9 Front View 10 Top View 12 Left Side View 14 Back View 16 Right View 18 Bottom View 18 Battery Usage and Care 21 Using the Battery for the First Time 21 Charging the Battery Under Typical Conditions 22 Problems Charging the Battery 23 Battery Status 23 Low Battery Warnings 23 About Battery Pack Usage 24 Real Time Clock Battery 24 Storing
50. e it is entered accurately The computer seems to connect but doesn t see any other computers Correct workgroup or domain name is not set in computer s system properties Power Problems Solutions Problem The computer is connected to an external power source but does not turn on even though the battery pack is connected Possible Cause The battery pack may be defective Computer Name tab of the System administrator if you don t know the Enter workgroup or domain name in Properties panel Contact your network proper name to use Solution Replace the battery pack The Power Standby light is off and the system turns off when itis left unattended The system has gone into Hibernation mode Slide the Power toggle switch to the right and hold for a second to resume The system will not turn on after it turns off when left unattended The system has gone into Hibernation mode because it is in a critical low battery condition Connect the computer to an external power source Chapter 08 Troubleshooting 93 Screen Display Problems Solutions Problem The screen is blank The mouse pointer will not follow the stylus pen properly Possible Cause The system has gone into Standby or Hibernation mode The external monitor display is selected The digitizer screen calibration is off i440D only Solution Slide the Power toggle s
51. e subject to change without prior notice in order to improve reliability design and or function In no way does this represent a commitment on the part of the manufacturer The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions in this document In no event will the manufacturer be liable for direct indirect special incidental or consequential damages arising from the use or inability to use the Tablet PC or this documentation even if advised of the possibility of such damages This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright laws All rights are reserved No part of this manual may be reproduced by any mechanical electronic or other means in any form without prior written permission of TabletKiosk If you have any questions regarding the Sahara Slate PC or the information contained within this manual please contact TabletKiosk at info tabletkiosk com Important Safety Instructions For your own Safety and the safety of your equipment please follow these rules for the handling and care of your Sahara Slate PC Keep this User s Manual for future reference by you and other users Never use sprays liquids or cleaning detergents to clean the Sahara Slate PC Use a micro fiber cloth to clean the touch screen Avoid the use of tissue paper since tissue fibers can easily lodge between the touch screen and the top cover of the tablet Never pour liquids into any opening or directly on the Sahara
52. e the calibration data Choose OK to save data or Cancel to end calibration without saving data ai ml For maximum accuracy itis L recommended that you calibrate both the Primary landscape and Primary portrait orientations NOTE Calibrating the secondary orientations is not necessary since due to FCC certification regulations regarding the wireless networking transmitter they are identical to the primary orientations Chapter 05 Using Your Sahara Slate PC with Windows Vista 55 Handwriting Recognition A unique function of Windows Vista is its ability to learn your handwriting style If you are going to be the primary user of your Sahara Slate PC then enabling the Use the personalized recognizer option will allow Vista to improve it s ability to accurately convert your handwriting to text from data collected during training sessions with the handwriting Tablet PC settings TUT recognizer see later in this General Handwriting Recognition Display chapter under Improving En N Hand Writing Recognition connate mpoveyourheawengrecognon ast A more about handwriting personalization for more information i F Use the personalized recognizer recommended Along with the personal Atomic Learing recognizer Vista can also minnen Wenen Kelana N statement learn on the fly as you input en information on a continual Dont use automatic leaming and delete any previou
53. ed Step 1 Set up the required hardware Plug the USB keyboard and USB mouse into the USB hub and plug the hub into one of the available USB ports on the tablet Plug the USB cable from the DVD drive into the remaining USB port of the tablet Make sure that the i400 System Restore Disc is in the USB DVD drive and that the drive has power and is on Step 2 Booting the Sahara Slate PC to the Recovery Application on the System Restore Disc 1 Power up your i400 series Tablet PC Chapter 08 Troubleshooting 97 10 11 12 If your drive has an existing partition overwriting existing OS When prompted press any key to boot to the recovery DVD If your drive doesn t have an existing partition new drive no OS It will automatically load the recovery application Select the Tools Button and then the Reset Partition Button to continue Enter the partition size you wish to create for your OS In general you should use the number from the Free Space box as this will provide you with the largest system partition possible Select the File System desired FAT32 or NTFS Click Next to continue We recommend NTFS unless you require Windows 95 98 ME compatibility Select OK to proceed with partition creation Select OK if you understand that this process will PERMANENTLY DELETE ALL THE EXISTING DATA ON THE DRIVE Select OK once the drive has been partitioned and then Cancel
54. ederal Communications Commission FCC Requirements Part 15 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules iv Preface Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced technician for help Use only shielded I O ca
55. el Media Accelerator Driver Tap on the Launch Zoom button to open the utility Then tap anywhere on the screen and the z rae utility will zoom in sen on the surrounding area of the screen where you tapped The zoom is live so if you move your pen around the screen the zoomed image will update Chapter 05 Using Your Sahara Slate PC with Windows Vista 63 Connecting to the Internet Your Sahara Slate PC allows you to connect to the Internet in different ways The ways vary depending on the user s networking environment as well as personal preference and available equipment This section outlines two of the most common ways 1 Using a wired LAN Local Area Network 2 Using a wireless LAN Using a Wired LAN To connect to the Internet via a wired LAN environment typically an Ethernet port or a broadband modem must be within the reach of the networking cable you are using 1 Connect an Ethernet networking cable into the LAN port of your Sahara Slate PC and then connect the other end into your broadband modem or the appropriate LAN port as instructed by your network administrator 2 If your network or Internet Service Provider ISP uses a Dynamic Host Control Protocol DHCP server as many do you should find that you can already connect to the internet If not continue to the next step 3 From the START menu select Control Panel and Ge ET tap on View sey zoeen network status and gt task
56. els adjusted to a small area for Height 20 80 pixels applications that require a 20 pixels 4 more precise level of enden operation or to a large area to ies accommodate larger buttons Stabiity setting Double Cick test or input areas Bieb D If you find that the touch screen is tracking the pointer s position erratically you might need to enable the Stability enhancement option which slows down the touch screen s input sensors to compensate for possible RF interference and thus increase their accuracy Calibrating the Touch Screen If you find that the pointer isn t properly following the touch of your stylus pen you might need to calibrate the touch screen 1 Tap on the Calibration tab and select the desired level of calibration accuracy Most of the time a 4 point accuracy is sufficient 52 Chapter 05 Using Your Sahara Slate PC with Windows Vista 2 Tap on the Calibrate button to begin the Taden dak calibration routine Follow the on screen instructions inte to complete the k i calibration Calbraton Setup 3 When the calibration is penn rege Pon complete you can tap on the Paint button to test onhe Drom Deet your calibration results ain by tapping or dragging with the stylus or a finger around the screen Use the grid to help visualize the alignment accuracy of your screen s calibration Touch Screen C
57. erial Bus 2 0 ports for connecting peripherals such as a mouse keyboard wedge reader CD DVD drive printer digital camera and more Backward compatible with USB 1 1 devices eSATA External Serial Advanced Technology Attachment Port With transfer speeds reaching three times that of USB 2 0 or IEEE1394 eSATA is an excellent choice for external disk storage Supports both SATA II 300 Mbps and SATA I 150 Mbps hard disk drives Headphone Audio Out Stereo audio port for connecting headphones external speakers or other audio devices Audio In Used to input stereo audio from external devices such as a microphone radio or tape player Stylus Pen and Holder Secures the stylus pen to the Sahara Slate PC Chapter 02 Touring Your Sahara Slate PC 15 Back View perrete G m A B npe man a 27 e ki em 1 Wireless Networking Card Expansion Slot Expansion slot contains wireless networking adapter User upgradeable 2 RAM Memory Compartment Allows access to the user upgradeable memory slot Primary RAM module resides on the other side of the motherboard and is NOT user upgradeable 3 Docking Connector This connector will allow the use of an optional VESA mounting plate docking cradle and other optional expansion devices Power pass thru is supported 4 VESA Mounting Screw Holders Used to allow mounting with 75mm 100mm VESA compatible attachments 6 Chapter 02 Touring Your Sahara
58. ewest available drivers then uninstall the current drivers and install the new drivers 94 Chapter 08 Troubleshooting Upgrade Problems Solutions Problem After upgrading the computer s RAM the system does not boot up properly Possible Cause The RAM module is not seated properly Solution Following the instructions in the section entitled Upgrading Your Memory try removing and reseating the RAM module The RAM module is defective If reseating the module from the above step does not solve the problem the RAM module could be defective Contact your dealer for assistance After upgrading the computer s RAM the system begins to crash seemingly at random intervals The RAM module is not seated properly Following the instructions in the section entitled Upgrading Your Memory try removing and reseating the RAM module The RAM module is defective If reseating the module from the above step does not solve the problem the RAM module could be defective First remove the RAM module and begin using your computer to make sure that nothing else is causing the crashes If your system seems to be running Contact your dealer for assistance After replacing the HDD the system cannot boot into your Operating System The drive is not formatted Restart the system with an external CD DVD drive attached and insert the System Installation or Restore Disc that came with your com
59. f the battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Dispose of used batteries according to state or local hazardous waste requirements Preface iii Under no circumstances should the user attempt to disassemble the power supply The power supply has no user replaceable parts and its insides contain components that are electrically charged with hazardous voltage levels that can cause serious personal injury A defective power supply must be returned to your dealer Safety Notices for the Power Cord This equipment has a 2 or 3 wire power cord Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged Contact your dealer for an exact replacement In the U S A and Canada the power cord must be a UL listed detachable power cord in Canada CSA certified 2 wire cord SPT 2 18AWG 3 wire cord SVT or SJT 18 AWG 3 conductor The cord should be provided with a molded on cord connector body at the other end The cord length must not exceed 3 meters 9 8 feet Outside the U S A and Canada the plug must be rated for 250 VAC 2 5 amp minimum and must display an international agency approval marking The cord must be suitable for use in the end user s country Consult your dealer or the local electrical authorities if you are unsure of the type of power cord to use in your country Voltage changes occur automatically in the power supply Notice of FCC Compliance a F
60. g all of those devices to ring when your telephone number is called In most but not all areas the amount of devices connected to one line should not exceed five 5 To know precisely how many devices you may connect to your line as determined by the REN you should contact your local telephone company to determine the maximum REN for your calling area Preface vii If your telephone equipment causes harm to the telephone network the telephone company may disconnect your service temporarily They may notify you in advance but if advance notice is not practical you will be informed of your right to file a complaint with the FCC Your telephone company may make changes in its facilities equipment operations or procedures that could affect the proper functioning of your equipment If they do you will be notified in advance and given the opportunity to maintain uninterrupted telephone service The telephone company may ask you to disconnect this equipment from the network until the problem has been corrected or until you are sure that the equipment is not malfunctioning This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the telephone company The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or an electronic device to send any message via a telephone facsimile machine unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first
61. gamma change the screen resolution enable disable screen rotation and more This section will get you started with the control panel For more detailed information about the panel s features click on the question mark icon located on the right hand side of the panel s title bar To access the control panel of the Intel Media Accelerator Driver tap on the screen icon located in the Windows system tray When the pop up menu appears tap on Graphics Properties to open the panel ERS le HEM 12 47 PM Chapter 05 Using Your Sahara Slate PC with Windows Vista 61 Display Settings The Display Settings tab holds the controls that affect color depth screen resolution and screen rotation Most of the time you will probably want to use the default values but you may encounter specialized applications where it is advantageous to lower the screen s resolution or disable the screen rotation function Intel Graphics Media Accelerator Driver 4 Notebook Scheme Options for mobile Display Devices Color Quality 32 Bit Rotation v Display Settings Screen Resolution 1024 x 768 Refresh Rate 60 Hertz Color Correction aie M nn X gi Display Expansion Hot Keys a c 180 intel Power Settings Launch Zoom Information Cancel Color Correction The Color Correction tab is where you will find the controls that affect
62. gate to the website page where you enrolled your account information in the Password Bank 2 Tap in the username field and a VitaKey on nes Authentication window ns ViTaKey will open nn 3 Swipe one of your TK User fingers with an y W enrolled fingerprint to wT authenticate your identity 4 The account data should automatically register with the site and you should now be logged in Managing the Password Bank 1 Launch the VitaKey System Settings application by either tapping on the VitaKey icon in the system tray and tapping on System Settings or by tapping on the START button and going to All Programs gt VitaKey gt MC3020 gt System gt Systems Settings 2 Swipe one of your fingers with an enrolled fingerprint to authenticate your identity 3 Tapontheiconof pm m a safe at the top ii sE Ja pi 5 Virakey of the application lv g y window A TabletKiosk com Tablet PCs Ultra Mobile PCs UMPCs Accessories and Custo Delete 4 Inthe bank list ae you wish to edit tap and hold on an account 80 Chapter 06 Securing Your Sahara Slate PC A context sensitive menu will appear with the option to Delete the account from the bank Rename the account or edit the Content of the account Tap on Content to open the account You can now change the account username and password Tap on
63. h the stylus pen to open the application menu and choose System Wizard VitaKey system tray icon looks the same in both Windows XP and Vista 2 The first time you run memmen x the VitaKey application ViTAKEY you will be greeted with the System Wizard Tap the Next button to begin the wizard or tap on Cancel to exit the wizard and close the application Creste new User Data Fle O Restore essing User Data Fle Chapter 06 Securing Your Sahara Slate PC 77 3 The wizard will give youthe choice of either creating a Mimakey new User Data file or restoring an existing User Data file Tap the Next button to accept the default and create a new file 4 Enter your Windows login password and tap the Next Computer Cro Logon and got options lus the Welcome screen and Fast User Switching For security reasons you must enter the correct password before starting fingerprint enrollment button 5 Choose which fingerprint to enroll by tapping on the corresponding finger in the diagram The window display will change and ask you to swipe the finger Lay your finger on the front panel above the sensor and slide it downward over the sensor If the read is successful a sound will play and the number in the boxes below the hands will change to a fingerprint symbol Repeat this procedure four times to successful
64. hange the order of preferred networks E Security enabled wireless network WPA wll Gp Change advanced settings If the wireless network you are attempting to connect to is security enabled you will see a dialog box requesting a Chapter 04 Using Your Sahara Slate PC with Windows XP 43 network key The key must be entered correctly in both text fields or you will not be able to successfully connect to the network Wireless Network Connection The network bvisualxg requires a network key also called a WEP key or WPA key A network key helps prevent unknown intruders From connecting to this network Type the key and then click Connect Network key eoccccee Confirm network key Connect Cancel Most failures to connect to a wireless network occur because the network key has been improperly entered Be very careful when entering this key If you do not know the correct key to enter or still can t connect after entering the key properly contact your network administrator or the technical support line of your ISP Using aModem Another common way to connect to the Internet is by using your Sahara Slate PC s internal 56K modem Take a standard telephone cable with RJ11 connectors on both ends Plug one end into your Sahara Slate PC s modem jack and the other end into a standard RJ11 telephone wall jack See the section entitled Touring Your Sahara Slate PC to locate the modem jack IMPOR
65. ice exits pairing mode before you can connect re enable it and depending on the state of the connection process redo any applicable steps For more information about configuring and using the BlueSoleil application check out the online help system by either tapping lt F1 gt on your keyboard or choosing Help gt Contents and Index from the BlueSoleil application menu Chapter 05 Using Your Sahara Slate PC with Windows Vista 71 Sahara SLATE PC Chapter 06 Securing Your Sahara Slate PC Your Sahara Slate PC is equipped with a Trusted Platform Module TPM and a biometric fingerprint reader that can help you better secure your data from intruders Used in conjunction with specialized security management software a TPM offers facilities for generating cryptographic keys as well as the ability to limit the use of such keys for authentication or encryption decryption and also random numbers The TPM can also be used to authenticate a specific hardware device for use in platform authentication For example the TPM can be used to verify the authenticity of a specific hardware system for secured access The biometric fingerprint reader can be used on its own as a method for entering passwords without the need for a keyboard or in tandem with the TPM to create a secure and convenient way to protect system access rights and data availability This chapter will get you started by enabling the TPM for use with your securi
66. igitizer screen such as the Sahara Slate PC i440D when in Active Digitizer mode While many of Vista s tablet specific functions will work with a touch screen including handwriting recognition they may not always do so with optimal efficiency NOTE FOR i440D OWNERS You may switch between screen input modes simply by pressing the screen mode toggle button See the chapter entitled Touring Your Sahara Slate PC for the location of the screen toggle button NOTE FOR i412T and i440T OWNERS Many of the tablet functions of Windows Vista including handwriting recognition will not be available by default as there is no active digitizer present for Vista to detect Some third party utilities are available which will allow these functions to operate While this chapter will help get you started using your Sahara Slate PC with Windows Vista make sure to check out the many helpful tutorials located in your START Menu under both Help Chapter 05 Using Your Sahara Slate PC with Windows Vista 49 and Support and also All Programs gt Tablet PC gt Tablet PC Training Navigating with the Stylus Pen With a Tablet PC you typically use a stylus pen instead of a mouse to interact directly with objects on your screen You can open move edit and delete items such as icons files windows and more with easy to use basic functions similar to those performed with a mouse Point Point Tap Click Double tap Dou
67. ing without having to stop Windows will convert your handwriting into text on the fly and then insert it in the appropriate location when you tap Insert Character Pad This pad accepts input on a character by character basis and is useful for entering information that requires a higher level of precision such as passwords website URLs or e mail addresses Chapter 05 Using Your Sahara Slate PC with Windows Vista 57 When you reach the end of the line the pad will expand automatically so you can keep on writing without having to stop Windows will convert your handwriting into text on the fly and then insert it in the appropriate location when you tap Insert Del gt Enter On Screen Keyboard Use it the same way that you would use a standard keyboard By tapping on the individual keys with the stylus text and symbols can be entered as well as Function Key equivalents and menu item short cuts Home PgUp Tap on the Tools button on any of the input panels to display a menu that you can use to invoke Windows Vista s Handwriting Personalizer adjust where you want the input panels to appear on the screen undock the panel to move it anywhere on the screen or open the panels Options menu Personalize Handwriting Recognition Report Handwriting Recognition Errors Float Dock at Top of Screen Dock at Bottom of Screen Options Exit 58 Chapter 05 Using Your Sah
68. is control panel will allow gep you to set your handedness Str oem Pen Opens where menus open the p Handedness m You can improve handwriting recognition accuracy by indicating default screen rotation i how whether you are right handed or left handed i i O Right handed bright the screen is under pa alee different power saving pe scheme 5 what mouse GERE so that menus don t appear under actions occur with different O Right handed menu appears on lefi pen actions and more You erki eea can tap on the Help button e ae AA for more information on Sea oen eren ee each of the individual raes m mer features in the panel Calibration Another important feature of the Tablet and Pen Settings control panel can be found on the Settings tab it is the Digitizer Screen Calibrator For improved accuracy you can independently calibrate the digitizer screen for both landscape and portrait orientations 32 Chapter 04 Using Your Sahara Slate PC with Windows XP Choose the orientation from the drop down list and then tap on the Calibrate button to start the calibration routine Follow the on screen instructions to complete the calibration The digitizer calibration is very similar to the touch screen calibration Touch the center of the crosses when they appear Programming the Function Buttons Your Sahara Slate PC has four three on the i440D Properties Tablet Butt
69. is section will get you started with the control panel For more detailed information about the panel s features click on the question mark icon located on the right hand side of the panel s title bar To access the control panel of the Intel Media Accelerator Driver tap on the screen icon located in the Windows system tray When the pop up menu appears tap on Tap and hold on this icon to u P A get access to the Intel Graphics Properties to open Graphics Media Accelerator the panel Driver control panel Display Settings The Display Settings tab holds the controls that affect color depth screen resolution and screen rotation Most of the time 34 Chapter 04 Using Your Sahara Slate PC with Windows XP you will probably want to use the default values but you may encounter specialized applications where it is advantageous to lower the screen s resolution or disable the screen rotation function Intel Graphics Media Accelerator Driver 4 Notebook Scheme Options for mobile AREN Color Quality 32Bit Rotation v Screen Resolution 1024 x 768 i gn j Refresh Rate 60 Hertz Ki J C Display Expansion 2 a Be Color Correction Hot Keys m Aspect Ratio Options C 180 intel Power Settings Launch Zoom 3D Settings Information Video Overlay Cancel Color Correction The Color Correction tab is where you
70. ke a context sensitive menu and choose Pair Device to begin the pairing process If a dialog box opens on the Sahara Slate PC s screen asking you to input a Bluetooth Passkey enter the number that appears in that dialog box into your Bluetooth device and hit lt Enter gt or lt OK gt on your device to commit the entry 70 Chapter 05 Using Your Sahara Slate PC with Windows Vista Make sure to A remote device needs a Bluetooth Passkey to create Paired ge releas ior future connections Please ute the same enter the passkey on this device and on the remote device tee Pa sskey that Remote Device Bluetooth Keyboard appears on Address 00 19 15 10 EA 39 your screen F Passkey and not the e Time Left 19s one from this image 8 When successfully paired a red check mark will Bin ee appear above the name of the Bluetooth device that you just paired Also the applicable Bluetooth Service icon at the top of the Window should light up Click on that service icon to connect to the Bluetooth device Your device should now be connected to your tablet If successful the Bluetooth device s icon should turn green a red signal strength bar should appear just to the right of the icon and a red animated globe will begin travelling from the icon to the orange globe If you have trouble connecting make sure you completed the above steps in the time period that your Bluetooth device is in pairing mode If your dev
71. ly an Ethernet port or a broadband modem must be within the reach of the networking cable you are using 1 Connect an Ethernet networking cable into the LAN port of your Sahara Slate PC and then connect the other end into your broadband modem or the appropriate LAN port as instructed by your network administrator 2 From the START menu select Connect To and tap on Show all connections TK_User LD My Documents L My Recent Documents gt 2 My Pictures ta My Music gs My Computer vi B control Pane Set Program Access and Defaults Windows Media Player i P Wireless Network Connection a sel Windows Messenger E Printers and Faxes KI show all connections Tour Windows XP Help and Support JO serch All Programs gt OD Run 40 Chapter 04 Using Your Sahara Slate PC with Windows XP 3 In the Network Connections window look at the Local Area Connection item and make sure it reads as Connected If not recheck that your networking cable is properly connected or contact your network administrator Press and hold the Local Area Connection item and select Properties from the pop up menu that appears or if the Status window appears tap the Properties button Under the General Tab you ll see a list box called This connection uses the following items Select Internet Protocol TCP IP
72. ly register your print When you have enrolled all the fingerprints you wish tap on Next to continue NOTE For safety reasons it is recommended that you enroll at least two fingerprints 78 Chapter 06 Securing Your Sahara Slate PC 6 Choose a location on your hard drive where you wish to store a back up of the user data file Tap on Next to accept the location and finish the set up wizard Setting Up Your VitaKey Password Bank Now that your User Data file is established and your fingerprints enrolled VitaKey will start managing passwords anytime you enter a username password combination in an application a web page or the Windows XP Login screen How to enroll a password into the Password Bank 1 Launch your web browser and navigate to a website page where you would normally enter a username password combination 2 Enter your username and password and submit them A VitaKey Password Bank window will automatically pop up asking you to name and save the account information 3 Enter a name to momi identify the account in the VITAKEY password bank and tap the Enroll button Your password is now enrolled Save account information Name TabletKiosk com Tablet PCs Ultra Mobile PCs UMPCs Acce Chapter 06 Securing Your Sahara SlatePC 79 How to use an enrolled password 1 Launch your web browser and navi
73. n an eo UMPC without the need of using ethernet cables or even an existing wireless network Print to a Bluetooth enabled printer from across the room without connecting any cables Generally to connect to a Bluetooth enabled device Bluetooth z transmitter using the toggle switch on the top of your tablet 1 Turn on the COX z 2 Locate the BlueSoleil application either in your START Menu or on the desktop and B launch it BlueSoleil Chapter 04 Using Your Sahara Slate PC with Windows XP 45 3 4 5 6 7 In the system tray a gray Bluetooth icon QeQoe2 1 07 PM should appear and in l a few moments turn blue Double tap on it or again on the BlueSoleil desktop icon to open the BlueSoleil application Locate the Bluetooth device you want to connect to with your Sahara Slate PC and put it into discovery mode Refer to your Bluetooth device s user manual for information on how to accomplish this task Double tap on the Orange globe in the center of the BlueSoleil window to start the Discovery Service Ina moment or two you should see an icon s representing your Bluetooth device s orbiting the orange globe 3 IVT Corporation BlueSoleil Main Window BA Bile View My Bluetooth My Services Tools Help OS ha ug Bluetooth Keyboard 00 19 15 10 E9 BC PAN IP 192 168 50 1 When the icon of the device you wish to connect to appears double tap on it to begin the pairing process
74. n the computer s hard drive but rather the settings in the BIOS that tell the computer how to operate It is recommended therefore that if you plan to store the computer for a long time you periodically attach the battery pack plug in the computer to an external power source and allow the battery to recharge If you find out after removing the computer from storage that you have lost this system information by receiving a BIOS error when you boot up for the first time contact your dealer or visit TabletKiosk s website at www tabletkiosk com to obtain the proper BIOS settings Storing a Battery When storing your computer for an extended period of time it is recommended that you remove the battery pack and store it in a dry cool location Since a battery discharges during prolonged storage you should fully recharge the battery before you use it again Chapter 03 Battery Usage and Care 25 Sahara SLATE RS Chapter 04 Using Your Sahara Slate PC with Windows XP While your Sahara Slate PC is a power mobile computer capable of accomplishing all the same tasks as a laptop or a desktop PC there are some differences in the way that you interact with Windows using a stylus pen as opposed to a mouse and keyboard This chapter contains tips and details to get the most from your Sahara Slate PC while using Windows XP Windows XP Professional Edition or Tablet PC Edition The two different editions of Windows XP that can come
75. nd return the Sahara Slate PC to its original unowned state use the arrow key to highlight Clearing the TPM and press lt Enter gt This will open a menu confirming that you wish to return the TPM to its factory defaults Press lt Enter gt to clear the TPM or press lt Esc gt to cancel without clearing the TPM 74 Chapter 06 Securing Your Sahara Slate PC Creating a Windows Login Password If you didn t choose to do so during the initial setup procedure the first step in securing your sensitive information is creating a Windows login password Creating the Password In Windows XP 1 Goto the START Menu and tap on Control Panel 2 In the Control Panel window that appears tap on User Accounts under Pick a category 3 Look under or pick an account to change and select your user account by tapping on it 4 Tap on Create a password Enter a password and then confirm it Enter a password hint if you wish and then tap on Create Password to accept your password Tap on Create a Password to enter a new password This is an important step in securing your data What do you want to change about your account B e meren ade aor Password protected Create a password for TK_user s account You are resting a pasword for Tie I you do this TK user will lose all EFS encrypted fes personal certificates and stored passwords for Web sites or network resources
76. nment This device was tested for typical lap held operations with the device contacted directly to the human body to the back side of the Tablet PC To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements please follow operation instruction as documented in this manual Preface The availability of some specific channels and or operational frequency bands are country dependent and are firmware programmed at the factory to match the intended destination The firmware setting is not accessible by the end user d SAR Exposure This device has been tested for compliance with FCC RF Exposure SAR limits in typical flat configurations In order to comply with SAR limits established in the ANSI C95 1 standards it is recommended that the integrated antenna is positioned more than 1 5cm from your body or from nearby persons during extended periods of operation If the antenna is positioned less than 1 5 cm 0 6 inches from the user it is recommended that the user limit the exposure time FCC Statement to Users for the FaxModem Notice of FCC Compliance for the Fax Modem This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules The FCC Registration Number and Ringer Equivalence Number for this equipment are located on a label at the bottom of this equipment IF REQUESTED THIS INFORMATION MUST BE GIVEN TO THE TELEPHONE COMPANY The REN helps to determine the number of devices you may connect to your telephone line while allowin
77. o partition hard drives in order to create a primary system partition to house the restored OS NOTE At a minimum any bootable disc containing Microsoft s FDISK EXE utility should be sufficient Step 3 Booting the Sahara Slate PC to the Recovery Application 1 Power up your i400 series Tablet PC 2 It will start from the DVD and automatically load the recovery application Select OK to proceed with partition creation Select OK if you understand that this process will PERMANENTLY DELETE ALL OF THE EXISTING DATA ON THE DRIVE 5 Select Quit once the restore process completes to reboot your Sahara Slate PC 6 Immediately eject the DVD or unplug the USB DVD drive from your Sahara Slate PC so the system will reboot from the restored hard drive Chapter 08 Troubleshooting 99 Sahara SLATE RS Appendix A Specifications Processor i412T 2 Intel Celeron M ULV 423 1 06 GHz 32KB 32KB L1 caches 1 MB L2 cache 533 MHz Front Side Bus FSB Intel Enhanced SpeedStep Technology i440D and i440T Intel Core Duo LV L2500 rev A released 2007 e 2 CPU Cores 1 83 GHz 32KB 32KB L1 caches 2 MB shared L2 cache 667 MHz FSB rev A Intel Core 2 Duo LV L7400 rev B released 2008 2 CPU Cores 1 5 GHz 32KB 32KB L1 cache 4 MB unified L2 cache 667 MHz FSB rev B s Intel Virtualization Technology _ Intel Enhanced SpeedStep Technology Chipsets
78. oblems and suggested solutions are presented in the tables below Audio Problems Solutions Problem There is no sound Possible Cause The volume is either muted or turned down Solution Use the Microsoft Windows volume control icon at the lower right hand corner of the display to adjust the volume and disable muting No sound is coming through external speakers or headphones The speakers or the headphones are connected to the wrong jack Make sure to change the connector to the proper jack Speakers are not powered on Make sure the speakers are plugged in and turned on Chapter 08 Troubleshooting 91 Battery Problems Solutions Problem Beeping sound Possible Cause The computer s battery is low and Hibernation Mode is disabled Solution Connect the computer to an external power source immediately The battery pack is This is a normal No action is required battery is charging or not warm after charging condition The battery LED No power is Check the power source indicator does not connected to the light whether the computer The battery is fully charged Refer to the battery icon located at the lower right hand corner of your screen if you are operating on battery power Battery pack was exposed to a high temperature The battery pack is nearing the end of its life Let the battery pack reach room temperature before
79. on Brightness r HotKey Button Function Settings cp user programmable function buttons located on the front panel to the right of the display screen You can use the Tablet Properties Panel located in the system HotKey2 Button Function Settings Explorer C Browser C E Mail C Custom 0 HotKey3 Button Function Settings Explorer Browser C E Mail Custom 0 HotKey4 Button Function Settings tray to reprogram the buttons to activate a different preprogrammed task or to launch an application of your choice Explorer C Browser E Mail Custom Ope Cancel ol The Sahara Slate PC i440D has the first function button preprogrammed to change screen input modes Chapter 04 Using Your Sahara Slate PC with Windows XP 33 Setting the Screen Brightness fF The Brightness tab in the El Tablet Properties Panel located in the system tray allows you to set an overall brightness level for the display screen Simply drag the slider to the left to dim the display or to the right to brighten the display This control is independent from the sliders in the Intel Media Accelerator Driver control applet Changing Screen Resolution Color and Rotation Using the control panel of the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator Driver you can enable multi monitor support adjust color balance and gamma change the screen resolution enable disable screen rotation and more Th
80. ons 60 Changing Screen Resolution Color and Rotation 61 Display Settings 62 Color Correction 62 Launch Zoom 63 Connecting to the Internet 64 Using a Wired LAN 64 Using Both DHCP and a Static IP Address 66 Using a Wireless LAN 67 Using a Modem 69 Bluetooth Wireless Connectivity 69 Securing Your Sahara Slate PC 73 BIOS Settings 74 Creating a Windows Login Password 75 Creating the Password In Windows XP 75 Creating the Password In Windows Vista 75 Taking Ownership of the TPM 77 Enrolling Your Fingerprints in VitaKey TT Setting Up Your VitaKey Password Bank 79 How to use an enrolled password 80 Managing the Password Bank 80 Upgrading Your Sahara Slate PC 83 Before you Begin ANY Upgrade Procedure 83 Upgrading Memory RAM 84 Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive HDD 86 Replacing the Wireless Networking Card Advanced 88 Troubleshooting 91 General Hardware Problems Possible Causes and Solutions 91 Audio Problems Solutions 91 Battery Problems Solutions 92 Internet Problems Solutions 92 Networking Problems Solutions 93 Power Problems Solutions 93 Screen Display Problems Solutions 94 Upgrade Problems Solutions 95 USB Problems Solutions 96 Contacting Your Dealer 96 Recovering Your System Using the System Restore Disc 96 Specifications 101 Chapter 01 Getting Started xiii Sahara SLATE RS Chapter 01 Getting Started Your Sahara Slate PC was designed to allow you to be up and running as quickly as possible Because the Sahara
81. ouch Beep Sound About Configuration Calibration Touch Sensitivity and processes input There are two basic modes of operation Communication Interface Stream Mode and Point Mode En In Stream Mode positional information is relayed to the operating system continuously In this mode you ae can place the stylus or your finger on the screen and drag items around This is the mode you ll probably want to use for standard usage Communication Interface Set up Language Point Mode only accepts and relays one positional coordinate each time the stylus or a finger touches the screen In order to relay a new positional coordinate to Windows you must retouch Chapter 05 Using Your Sahara Slate PC with Windows Vista 51 the screen with your finger or stylus This mode is useful for menu or button driven touch applications such as kiosks P O S or hospitality order taking that do not involve tasks that require continuous data input like signature capture item dragging or handwriting recognition You can set the operation mode in the TouchSet Utility on the Configuration tab Touch Sensitivity You can set the area and S TouchSet Set up Utility speed that the screen will Function Touch Beep Sound _ i Configuration Calibration use to determine whether a EE double tap has occurred The 7 P Width 20 80 pixels height and width can be 20 pix
82. ows the connection of external peripherals that can extend the functionality of the computer Compatible with standard Type and Type Il 32 bit and 16 bit PCMCIA cards PC Card Eject Button Use to eject a connected PC Card from the PC Card slot Chapter 02 Touring Your Sahara Slate PC 13 Left Side View EE LELE OO 00 oo O 00 1 VGA Port This port enables you to connect the Sahara Slate PC to any external display monitor that uses a cable with a standard male Sub D HD15 connector It supports using the external monitor in clone span and dual view modes Great for driving an LCD or Plasma HDTV with a PC In VGA port 2 LAN Port Use this RJ45 jack to access a local area network or high speed Internet connection with a standard twisted pair Ethernet cable Supports 10 100 1000 Mbps protocols 3 Modem Port Use this RJ11 jack to connect the internal 56K voice data fax modem to your phone line using a standard telephone cable 4 IEEE1394 Firewire Port A fast external bus standard that supports isochronous data transfer rates of up to 400 Mbps 400 million bits per second It is ideal for devices that need to transfer high levels of data in real time such as video devices and hard drives The IEEE1394 port also supports both Plug and Play and hot plugging and can supply power to lower power peripheral devices 14 Chapter 02 Touring Your Sahara Slate PC Two USB 2 0 Ports High speed 480 Mbs Universal S
83. put the required information via the on screen keyboard Refer to your operating system s manual for information on any of the questions you are unsure how to answer Chapter 01 Getting Started 5 Step 6 Using the Stylus Pen Unlike a standard laptop or desktop PC standard navigational activities on a Tablet PC are completed using the stylus pen or even your fingers if using the touch screen The screen will react to the pen differently depending on whether you are using the Touch Screen mode or the Active Digitizer mode Touch Screen mode Navigating with a touch screen is different from navigating with a mouse The pen will interact with the computer whenever you touch it to the screen Hold the stylus pen as if you were writing with a standard pen Instead of sliding the pen around the screen just tap on what you want to interact with Sliding the pen while lightly touching the tip to the screen will move the on screen pointer around as if you were using a mouse and holding down the left mouse button In other words you would be performing what is known as a drag operation Also remember that since the screen is sensitive to the touch resting your hand on the screen while using the pen might make the pointer react unpredictably TIP When trying to select or activate something on the screen with the stylus pen pay attention to the position of the pointer icon instead of the tip of the pen Tapping lightly on the screen
84. puter into the drive The drive is not connected properly Following the instructions in the section entitled Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive HDD try reseating the HDD in the bay Chapter 08 Troubleshooting 95 USB Problems Solutions Problem An external device does not work when it is connected to one of the USB ports Possible Cause The external device is not receiving power The external device is defective Solution Make sure that the external device is plugged into an electrical outlet Try connecting the external device to another computer to determine if it operates properly Windows is not recognizing the device properly Disconnect the device power it off reconnect the device and then turn it on Disconnect the device power it off power it back on and then plug it back into the computer Contacting Your Dealer If you still have a problem the next step is to contact the dealer where you purchased your Sahara Slate PC Your dealer can determine if the problem will require that the computer be taken to a service center for repair Before you call your dealer please have the following information available 1 Which model do you have 2 What is the serial number 3 How is your computer configured What peripheral devices are you using 4 What messages if any appear on the screen 5 What software were you running at the time of the pro
85. re to follow the procedures in the previous section entitled Before you Begin ANY Upgrade Procedure 1 Turn off your computer turn it over 5 and place it face down on a solid der flat surface Be careful not to gt N place it on something rough ee that could damage the display a screen 2 With the battery removed look N inside the battery compartment and you will see a black plastic strip sitting next to a metal tab held in place by a single screw Remove the screw from the metal tab and place it somewhere safe 3 Take hold of the plastic HDD release strip and gently pull the HDD out of its compartment as shown in the illustration 4 Unscrew the existing drive from its cage and replace it with the new HDD Once you have secured the new drive into the cage with the screws slide it back into the HDD compartment 5 Replace the screw into the metal tab that holds the drive cage in place 6 After the HDD is securely inserted you can insert the battery back into the battery compartment Chapter 07 Upgrading Your Sahara Slate PC 87 Replacing the Wireless Networking Card Advanced Currently there are three standardized wireless networking protocols 802 11a 802 11b and 802 11g They offer various capabilities transmission speeds and effective ranges A fourth protocol 802 11n promises higher throughput and a longer operational range when it becomes a ratified standard The Sahara Slate PC w
86. requirements of the operations that the computer is performing while charging Problems Charging the Battery Environmental conditions can affect the ability of the computer to charge the battery If the battery is too hot from either being used in your computer or being exposed to an overly hot environment the battery may not charge when you connect the computer to an electrical outlet If this occurs disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet and allow it and the battery to cool to room temperature Then reconnect the computer to an electrical outlet to continue charging the battery Battery Status Both Windows XP and Windows Vista have an applet in the Control Panel that will display an icon in the Windows taskbar indicating when the computer is running on battery power or is attached to the AC adapter This applet also displays a meter that indicates approximately how much of a charge is remaining in the battery Low Battery Warnings A beeping sound will be heard once to alert you to a Battery Low status The Battery LED indicator will begin to flash red Chapter 03 Battery Usage and Care 23 When the battery s power level drops to a Battery Very Low status the beeping sound will be heard every second When this continuous beeping occurs your battery has only approximately one to two minutes of charge left You should save what you are working on and plug in the AC power adapter to avoid potential dat
87. rews First carefully remove the yellow tape covering the screws and antenna DE ae leads Then remove the screws and set them aside in a safe place Once the screws are removed the card will pop up slightly bo Carefully slide the card out of the slot Be sure to unclip the antenna leads from the card before fully removing the card from the interior of the compartment Take the new wireless networking card you obtained from your authorized dealer and attach the antenna leads Carefully align the card and slide it into the connector slot gt Press downward on the card to push it into position and replace the screws that secure the networking card in place Replace the tape over the screws and antenna leads and replace the cover and tighten the screws that hold the cover in place Chapter 07 Upgrading Your Sahara Slate PC 89 Sahara SLATE RS Chapter 08 Troubleshooting This chapter describes how to locate information and solve some of the problems you may encounter while using your Sahara Slate PC If after reading this section you are still unable to solve a problem please check out more online resources at www tabletkiosk com or contact the Authorized Dealer where you purchased your Tablet PC See the section below entitled Contacting Your Dealer for a list of the information you will need to supply General Hardware Problems Possible Causes and Solutions A few common hardware pr
88. rt line of your ISP Preferred DNS server Atemate DNS server Preferred WINS server Atemate WINS server When you have completed the entire configuration tap OK to accept the settings and close the panel 42 Chapter 04 Using Your Sahara Slate PC with Windows XP Using a Wireless LAN The WiFi wireless network adapter built into your Sahara Slate PC is compatible with a b g wireless networks and therefore can connect to wireless routers or access points that support any of these standards 1 Turn on the WiFi transmitter using ADCN 4 the toggle switch aa tablet z In the START menu Eren access and P Defaults choose Connect To gt S Comec To gt Wireless Network ij Printers and Faxes Connection Hep and support From the list that appears choose the network you wish to connect to and tap the Connect button If no wireless networks appear after a few moments tap on Refresh in the left hand pane i Wireless Network Connection Network Task Choose a wireless network Refresh network list Click an item in the list below to connect to a wireless network in range or to get more information 2 Set up a wireless network ji brax for a home or smal office i Secunty enabled wireless network mam wlll Related Tasks byisualxg J Learn about wireless Ef Security enabled wireless network WPA alll networking bvisual Bg C
89. s Change where menus appear on the screen by indicating which with Menus appear to the left of your hand Left handed Menus appear to the right of your hand Calibration Calibrate your tablet pen to improve how accurately it targets items on the screen Orientation Primary landscape z ooy 54 Chapter 05 Using Your Sahara Slate PC with Windows Vista including how bright the screen is under different power saving schemes what mouse actions occur with different pen actions and more Calibrating the Active Digitizer i440D only Independent from the accuracy of the touch screen is the input accuracy of the active digitizer 1440D only In the lower half of the General tab you will see the Calibration section To begin choose a screen orientation from the drop down list and then tap the Calibrate button to start the digitizer screen calibration routine Follow the on screen instructions to complete the calibration routine and save your input settings The digitizer calibration is very similar to the touch screen calibration Touch the center of the crosses when they appear calibrating altogether Do not change your screen orientation until you have completed the calibration When complete tap OK to save your settings To calibrate the screen tap the crosshair each time that it Digitizer Calibration Tool asa on va Do you want to sav
90. sly collected data basis Enabling the option to Use automatic learning lets Vista collect information about how and what you write in order to improve its accuracy If the Sahara Slate PC is going to be operated by a number of different people utilizing the same user profile then leaving these personalization options off will allow Vista to using its generic handwriting recognition abilities Entering Text with the Input Panels Complementing Microsoft s Digital Inking handwriting recognition technology Windows Vista features input pads that accept and convert handwriting to text as well as provide a compact and convenient on screen keyboard Tap the edge of the input panel docked on the left side of the screen to display the on screen keyboard and writing pads 56 Chapter 05 Using Your Sahara Slate PC with Windows Vista These input tools allow you to enter information directly into any application that accepts standard keyboard inputs Tablet PC Input Panel NOTE FOR i440D USERS By default when in Active Digitizer mode hovering your pen over the edge of the Input Panel will cause it to slide out a bit making it easier to invoke Writing Pad This pad allows you to enter text on a word by word basis You write on the lines inside the writing pad just as you would write on a lined piece of notepaper When you reach the end of the line the pad will expand automatically so you can keep on writ
91. t into your Sahara Slate PC is compatible with a b g wireless networks and therefore can connect to wireless routers or access points that support any of these standards 1 Turn on the WiFi T transmitter using DED the toggle switch your tablet In the START menu choose Connect To From the list that appears choose the network you wish to connect to and tap the Connect button If no wireless networks appear after a few moments tap on Refresh icon above the network list on the right side of the panel Chapter 05 Using Your Sahara Slate PC with Windows Vista 67 S P Connect to a network Select a network to connect to sen AGE bvisual Security enabled network Security enabled network Ke brax Security enabled network Set up a connection or network Open Network and Sharing Center 4 Ifthe wireless network you are attempting to connect to is security enabled you will see a dialog box requesting a network key Enter the proper key and then tap Connect connect toa network Type the network security key or passphrase for bvisualxg The person who setup the network can give you the key or passphrase Security key or passphrase l E Display characters ZG F you have a USB flash drive with network settings for bvisualxg insert it now Connect _ Cancel Most failures to connect to a wireless network occur because the network ke
92. tached keyboard must support a hardware mechanism to generate the SAS which is also known as CTRL ALT DEL or CAD Screen Rotation This button will rotate the screen counter clockwise 90 to a portrait orientation and then back to the original landscape orientation Chapter 02 Touring Your Sahara Slate PC 10 11 12 13 Volume Up This button will increase the volume of sound emitted from the computer s internal speakers and headphone port Volume Down This button will increase the volume of sound emitted from the computer s internal speakers and headphone port Screen Mode Toggle Button i440D only This button will toggle the i440D s input screen between the active digitizer and resistive touch screen modes User Programmable Function Button i412T amp i440T This button can be programmed by the user User Programmable Function Button This button can be programmed by the user User Programmable Function Button This button can be programmed by the user User Programmable Function Button This button can be programmed by the user Finger Print Reader Is used to secure your system from unauthorized users See Securing Your Sahara Slate PC for more information and how to set up biometric security Dual Digital Microphone Array Microphone array records audio with higher fidelity for more accurate voice recognition Chapter 02 Touring Your Sahara Slate PC 11 Top View zl TEE ik
93. the color balance brightness and contrast of the display screen Use the control sliders to adjust the screen values Moving a slider to the left decreases the corresponding value moving a slider to the right increases it By using the color channel option buttons at the top of the panel you can change the RGB color values equally or individually The Gamma control will adjust the screen s brightness without affecting the white point or the black point of the display Tap on the Restore Defaults button to return the control settings to their default values This is useful if you are 62 Chapter 05 Using Your Sahara Slate PC with Windows Vista experimenting with the sliders and are unhappy with the results or if you decide to make additional changes at a later time and want to discard your previously applied settings Tap on the Apply button to accept your changes the Cancel button to reject the changes or the OK button to accept the changes and exit the control panel Intel Graphics Media Accelerator Driver A Notebook tor mobile Display Devices Color Al C Red C Green C Blue Display Settings Gamma 10 10 O 50 Hot Keys Brightness 0 60 mmm 100 Restore Defaults intel Contrast 50 40 c 100 Launch Zoom 3D Settings Information Video Overlay OK Cancel Launch Zoom The Intel Zoom Utility is an interesting feature of the Int
94. to ortie Beep Sound About Configuration Calibration Touch Sensitivity determine whether a double tap has occurred The height and width can be adjusted to a small area for applications that Double Click setting Width 20 80 pixels 30 pixels Height 20 80 pixels require a more precise level of some L operation or to a large area to OEE EEE accommodate larger buttons ie or input areas Stabity setting Double iktest If you find that the touch z screen is tracking the pointer s position erratically you might Cose canca Arn need to enable the Stability enhancement option which slows down the touch screen s input sensors to compensate for possible RF interference and thus increase their accuracy Calibrating the Touch Screen If you find that the pointer isn t properly following the touch of your stylus pen you might need to calibrate the touch screen 30 Chapter 04 Using Your Sahara Slate PC with Windows XP 1 Tap on the Calibration tab and select the desired level of calibration accuracy Most of the time a 4 point accuracy is sufficient Tap on the Calibrate button to begin the calibration routine Follow the on screen instructions to complete the calibration When the calibration is complete you can tap on the Paint button to test E rouchset Set up Utility Function Touch Beep Sound About Configuration C
95. trength bar should appear just to the right of it and a red animated globe will begin travelling from the device s icon to the orange globe If you have trouble connecting make sure you completed the above steps in the time period that your Bluetooth device is in pairing mode If your device exits pairing mode before you can connect re enable it and depending on the state of the connection process redo any applicable steps For more information about configuring and using the BlueSoleil application check out the online help system by either tapping lt F1 gt on your keyboard or choosing Help gt Contents and Index from the BlueSoleil application menu Chapter 04 Using Your Sahara Slate PC with Windows XP 47 Sahara SLATE P C Chapter 05 Using Your Sahara Slate PC with Windows Vista Your Sahara Slate PC is a power mobile computer capable of accomplishing all the same tasks as a laptop or a desktop PC but there are some differences in the way that you interact with Windows using a stylus pen or your fingers as opposed to a mouse and keyboard This chapter contains tips and details to get the most from your Sahara Slate PC when using Microsoft s newest operating system Windows Vista It is important to note that some of the context sensitive features of Windows Vista such as the floating Input Panel icon as well as many of the pen configuration options will only function when using a tablet with an active d
96. tton on the Windows Taskbar to display the on screen keyboard and writing pads These input tools allow you to enter information directly into any application that accepts standard keyboard inputs Writing Pad This pad allows you to enter text on a word by word basis You write on the lines inside the writing pad just as you would write on a lined piece of notepaper When you reach the end of the line the pad will expand automatically so you can keep on writing without having to stop Windows will convert your handwriting into text on the fly and then insert it in the appropriate location when you tap Insert Character Pad This pad accepts input on a character by character basis and is useful for entering information that requires a higher level of precision such as passwords website URLs or e mail addresses When you reach the end of the line the pad will expand automatically so you can keep on writing without having to stop Windows will convert your handwriting into text on the fly and then insert it in the appropriate location when you tap Insert 38 Chapter 04 Using Your Sahara Slate PC with Windows XP On Screen Keyboard Use it the same way that you would use a standard keyboard By tapping on the individual keys with the stylus text and symbols can be entered as well as Function Key equivalents and menu item short cuts Tap the lt Num gt or lt Sym gt keys to display the Numeric and
97. ty software management system and setting up the VitaKey Fingerprint Security Application Chapter 06 Securing Your Sahara Slate PC 73 BIOS Settings To take advantage of the enhanced security features of the Trusted Computing Platform you must first enable it in the tablet s BIOS NOTE A USB keyboard must be attached to the Sahara Slate PC prior to powering on the system in order to enter and navigate the tablet s BIOS Power on or restart the Sahara Slate PC When the TabletKiosk logo screen appears hit the lt Delete gt key on the keyboard to enter the BIOS NOTE If you are having trouble getting into the BIOS you can press lt Delete gt multiple times after the TabletKiosk logo screen appears until you finally see the BIOS Menu appear When the BIOS Menu appears press the right arrow key to navigate to the Advanced menu screen Use the down arrow key to highlight the Trusted Computing option and press lt Enter gt In the Trusted Computing screen press lt Enter gt and select Yes to enable TCG TPM Support Hit the down arrow key to highlight the Execute TPM Command and press the lt Enter gt key to open the Options menu From the menu use the down arrow key to highlight Enabled and press lt Enter gt to enable the TPM module Press the lt F10 gt key to save changes to the BIOS and restart the computer Note If at any point you wish to clear the TPM module s information a
98. will find the controls that affect the color balance brightness and contrast of the display screen Use the control sliders to adjust the screen values Moving a slider to the left decreases the corresponding value moving a slider to the right increases it By using the color channel option buttons at the top of the panel you can change the RGB color values equally or individually The Gamma control will adjust the screen s brightness without affecting the white point or the black point of the display Tap on the Restore Defaults button to return the control settings to their default values This is useful if you are experimenting with the sliders and are unhappy with the results or if you decide to make additional changes at a later time and want to discard your previously applied settings Tap on the Chapter 04 Using Your Sahara Slate PC with Windows XP 35 Apply button to accept your changes the Cancel button to reject the changes or the OK button to accept the changes and exit the control panel Intel Graphics Media Accelerator Driver 4 Notebook for mobile Display Devices Color Al C Red C Green Display Setti isplay Settings C Blue Gamma 10 10 0 50 Hot Keys Brightness 0 60 cr 100 intel Contrast 50 40 ia Dare Launch Zoom Launch Zoom The Intel Zoom Utility is an interesting feature of the Intel Media Accelerator Driver Tap on the
99. witch to the right and hold for a second to resume Check the external display and use the VGA utility to change back the primary display to the Tablet s internal screen Calibrate the display using the Tablet and Pen Settings control panel applet If that does not fix the problem you may need to recalibrate the display in the BIOS Attach a USB keyboard to the tablet and restart When you see the TabletKiosk logo screen hit the lt Delete gt key to enter the BIOS Use the right arrow key to navigate the Advanced screen Arrow down to Digitizer Calibration and press lt Enter gt Follow the on screen instructions to calibrate the display and then hit lt F10 gt to save changes and exit the BIOS The touch screen calibration is off Rerun the calibration routine in the TouchSet Utility application You can not drag windows or icons when using the touch screen The touch screen is in Point Mode Run the TouchSet Set up Utility and tap on the Configuration tab Change the Operation Mode to Stream Mode The screen does not rotate when the screen rotation button is pressed The VGA display driver is not set for rotation support Use the Intel Media Accelerator Driver control panel to enable the screen rotation option in the Display Settings tab The VGA display drivers are corrupted This can happen over time Check the website to make sure you have the n
100. without voiding your computer s warranty If you would like to upgrade this module contact your dealer for instructions on sending your system in for service The secondary module is located in the RAM compartment that is accessible on the back panel of the computer Refer to the following instructions and illustrations for information on how to upgrade your computer s secondary 84 Chapter 07 Upgrading Your Sahara Slate PC memory module Be sure to follow the procedures in the previous section Before you Begin ANY Upgrade Procedure gt 1 Turn off your computer turn it over and place it face down on a solid flat surface Be careful not to place it on something rough that could damage the display screen 2 Locate the RAM module compartment near the center of the back panel of the system Loosen the two screws that secure the RAM module compartment cover 3 Liftthe cover from the edge where the screw holes are located to remove it and set it aside Inside is the RAM slot Depending upon your system s configuration it will either be empty or populated with an existing module 4 Ifitis empty proceed to step 6 Otherwise using your fingers or a small screwdriver press the two plastic tabs on the sides of the RAM module away from the module The top edge of the RAM module should pop up slightly 5 Gently pull out the RAM module as shown in the illustration Chapter 07 Upgrading Your Sahara Slate
101. y has been improperly entered Be very careful when entering this key If you do not know the correct key to enter or still can t connect after entering the key properly contact your network administrator or the technical support line of your ISP 68 Chapter 05 Using Your Sahara Slate PC with Windows Vista Using a Modem Another common way to connect to the Internet is by using your Sahara Slate PC s internal 56K modem Take a standard telephone cable with RJ11 connectors on both ends Plug one end into your Sahara Slate PC s modem jack and the other end into a standard RJ11 telephone wall jack See the section entitled Touring Your Sahara Slate PC to locate the modem jack IMPORTANT Make sure the phone line you are going to use with your modem is a standard analog phone line like the ones typically used in homes The modem will not work with a digital phone line and may even be damaged if a connection is attempted Procedures to connect to the Internet with a modem vary with different Internet Service Providers ISPs Check with your ISP to determine what information and software are needed to access their network Bluetooth Wireless Connectivity Bluetooth is a short range wireless technology you can use to transfer data between your Sahara Slate PC and other wireless devices that use Bluetooth such as wireless keyboards and mice cell phones PDAs and even printers Bluetooth enabled devices can communicate with each other
102. y necessary if you find Vista s ability to translate your handwriting to be poor Target ognition errors Kit ponden ics for perle chariscies or werde that ave belg cogis EN come Teach the recognizer your handwriting style set of handwriting samples Start here if you experience poor Programming the Function Buttons Your Sahara Slate PC has four three on the i440D user programmable function buttons located on the front panel to the right of the display screen You can use the Tablet Button control applet located in the system tray to reprogram the buttons to activate a different Tap this icon in the Windows preprogrammed task or to sacar dh pore aa launch an application of your choice er 60 Chapter 05 Using Your Sahara Slate PC with Windows Vista EN Tapping on the tools icon of any hot key and then tapping its Open button allows you to customize what application it launches when pressed To launch an application tap on the tools icon of the appropriate function button you wish to program and then tap the Open button to select the application If the tools icon is not selected the application listed in the text window will be ignored Changing Screen Resolution Color and Rotation Using the control panel of the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator Driver you can enable multi monitor support adjust color balance and

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