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User`s Guide: Sahara NetSlate™ a230T 12.1" Tablet PC

1. canca Brice the TPM security hardware hi e Save your TPM owner password Your TPM owner passwords 72495 06157 16031 5027465711 74334 44599 85015 i l I i gt Save the password l sword on removable media such as a USB memory device Pe Initialize the TPM security hardware ree the TPM secur tanara Save your TPM owner password Your TPM owner passwords 72485 06157 16031 50274 65711 74334 44589 85015 N I l i gt Save the password Y Save the password on removable media such as a USB memory device Print the pa 54 Chapter Name 05 Securing Your Sahara NetSlate 7 Click Print the password if you want to print a hard copy of your password IMPORTANT It is highly recommend that you print a hard copy of your TPM owner password and store it in a safe location 8 Click Initialize to confirm and set the ownership NOTE The process of initial izing the TPM might take a few minutes to complete so be patient You will be informed when the process is complete 9 Click Close to return back to the TPM MC main screen CAUTION Do not lose your password If you do you will be unable to make changes to your TPM that require the owner password unless you first clear the TPM Once cleared all data protected by the original password will become unavailable CS GE Intiakze the TPM security hardware Y Son ale teat ape eee Pl
2. tpm msc without the quotes and tap OK to open the TPM Management Console TPM MC Tap to proceed if the Windows UA prompt appears Tru J Eile Action View Window Help fax eME TPM Management on Local C DOTES Actions Ty Command Management TPM Management on Local Co TPM Management on Local Computer Configures the TPM and ts support by the Windows platfom E Wnitiaize TPM Turn TPMO Overview Windows computers containing the Trusted Piatform Module TPM securty hardware provide enhanced securty features for appications This snapin displays infomation about the computer s TPM and allows administrators to conf figure the device t also alows administrators to view and manage commands understood by the device E Clear TPM View gt Status New Window from Here The TPM ison and ownership has not been taken Refresh EB Help TPM Management 4 tise the TPM totake ownership of the device ga 4 opications that use the TPM can be stated aterintaization is complete ga TPM Manufacturer Information Manufacturer Name STM Manufacturer Version 2 12 Spectication Version 1 2 The TPM Management Console is where you initialize the TPM to set the ownership turn on and off the TPM as well as clear the TPM Chapter Name 05 Securing Your Sahara NetSlate 53 If you followed the steps in the BIOS Settings section earlier in this chapter the TPM MC should show the status of the
3. 49 49 50 51 51 52 53 53 Upgrading Your Sahara NetSlate 57 Before you Begin ANY Upgrade Procedure 57 Upgrading Memory RAM 58 Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive HDD 60 Troubleshooting 65 Recovering Your System Using the System Restore DVD 72 What you will need before you begin 72 Recovering with the Windows Vista System Restore Disc 72 Recovering with the Windows XP Professional System Restore Disc 74 What to do After You Have Restored Your System 75 Specifications 77 Processor 77 Chipsets 77 Power Management 78 Memory 78 Battery 78 Hard Drive 78 Video 78 Display 79 Audio 79 WiFi Wireless 80 Bluetooth Wireless 81 3G 3 5G WWAN Data Module optional 81 TPM Security 81 1 0 Ports 81 Weight 82 Measurements 82 Case Color 82 LED Indicators 82 Function Buttons Left Front 82 Function Buttons Right Front 82 Control Switches Top 83 AC Adapter 83 Operating Environment 83 Storage Environment 83 Table of Contents xiii Sahara NETS EADE Chapter 01 Getting Started Your Sahara NetSlate was designed to allow you to be up and running as quickly as possible Because the Sahara NetSlate 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 NetSlate should come securely package
4. User s Guide Sahara NetSlate a230T 12 1 Tablet PC Ga tabletkiosk Taking the PC where it s never gone before Preface This manual will help you get the most out of your new Sahara NetSlate If you are a new computer user or just new to Tablet PCs read through this manual carefully before first using your Sahara NetSlate 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 NetSlate a230T Tablet PC Copyright 2009 Sand Dune Ventures Inc All Rights Reserved All product information is subject to change without notice Sahara NetSlate NetSlate Sahara Slate PC TabletKiosk and the TabletKiosk logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of Sand Dune Ventures Inc in the United States and or other countries Microsoft Windows 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 the Intel logo Intel Atom and Atom inside are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U S and 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 openSUSE and SUSE are trademarks of Novell Inc in the United States and other countries Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds Preface i Disclaimer The speci
5. 28 Chapter 04 Using Your Sahara NetSlate with Windows XP the two sliders located directly below the sound type selection drop down box Beep Mode Using the Beep Mode option boxes on the Setting tab the touch action s that will trigger the sound can also be specified You can set the screen to beep when the screen is pressed Beep on Pen Down when the press is released Beep on pen up or both Beep on both Right Click Emulation The touch screen can be set so that when you tap and hold the pen to the screen a right button mouse click is perform this option is on by default To enable or disable the right click emulation function 1 From the Device tab tap on the PenMount 6000 USB icon and then tap Configure Alternatively just double tap on the PenMount 6000 USB icon 2 Tap on the Setting tab and then tap the Use press and hold as right click check box to enable disable You can adjust the amount of time you must press on the screen before the right click is performed Delay as well as the size of the Area that will register the right click NOTE To enable a right click function to be activated by the touch of a finger set the area larger To prevent a right click by anything but the stylus pen make the area smaller Touch Screen Test and Features The Tools tab in the main TouchMount Control Panel window contains a few useful features for managing and te
6. 3 This network has security enabled bvisualxg allla This network has security enabled Connect Connect To manage profiles of previously connected WiFi networks click the Profiles button p s ua T Hardware _ switch Help 4 Ifthe wireless network you are attempting to connect to is security enabled you will see a dialog box requesting either a network key or if the wireless network supports WiFi Protected Setup WPS a PIN After successfully connecting to the network this pop up should appear Wireless Securiy Passord Enaiypion Key above the System Tray icon T This WiFi network require Connect to bvisualxn word This password must be Intel PROSet Wireless WiFi res a security the same value used by the other wireless devices on this network For advanced options for tis WiFi network olok Connected to bvisualsn Speed 150 0 Mbps Signal Quality Excellent IP Address 192 168 1 114 38 Chapter 04 Using Your Sahara NetSlate with Windows XP 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 Set up the WPS Wizard will appear on the screen Choose your access point from the drop down list enter your PIN when prompt
7. Check to make sure the power source is within range of the power specifications listed on the AC adapter that came with your Sahara NetSlate a230T Tablet PC Battery pack has overheated Shutdown the Sahara NetSlate and allow the battery to cool down before restarting AC adapter is not compatible with Sahara NetSlate Check to make sure that the AC adapter used to charge the batteries is the unit that came with your Sahara NetSlate 66 Chapter Name 07 Troubleshooting Internet Problems Solutions Problem Unable to connect to the Internet Possible Cause Account for Internet Service Provider ISP is not properly configured No valid network connection detected Solution Contact your ISP for assistance Check the network status icon in the System Tray to make sure you are con nected to a valid network If not rerun the Network Set Up Wizard or contact your Network Administrator Wireless transmitter is turned off Check the wireless power toggle on the top of the Tablet to make sure it is switched on Wireless security set tings are not correct Make sure that the wireless security set tings of your tablet match the settings of the wireless access point you are trying to connect to and that the access Password WPA PIN Protected Set up or Key WEP is correct SIM card not inserted 3G mode only Make sure that the SIM card provided by your wireles
8. No action is required The battery LED indicator does not light up whether the battery is charging or not No power is connect ed to the computer Check the power source and make sure the AC adapter is securely plugged into both the Sahara NetSlate and the power outlet The battery is above 10 charged Check the battery indicator icon in the System Tray of the Windows Taskbar When not attached to a power source the LED indicator will only light up if battery power is very low The battery pack is nearing the end of its life Replace the battery pack Use only bat teries recommended for use with the Sahara NetSlate a230T includes batter ies compatible with the Sahara Slate PC i400 series Tablet PCs Battery charge icon is not accurately displaying the remaining charge Battery Pack requires calibration Calibrate the battery pack as specified in the chapter entitled Battery Care and Usage The battery pack is nearing the end of its life Replace the battery pack Use only bat teries recommended for use with the Sahara NetSlate a230T includes batter ies compatible with the Sahara Slate PC i400 series Tablet PCs Battery pack will not charge when attached to power source Power source voltage exceeds battery specifications The smart battery pack in your Sahara NetSlate will shutdown and refuse to charge is power amperage or voltage exceeds its specifications
9. Using Your Sahara NetSlate with Windows XP When the Bluetooth Settings Manager opens tap on the New Connection button to start the Add New Connection Wizard Place your Bluetooth device into Discovery Mode you will have to consult your Bluetooth device s instruction manual if you do not know how to accomplish this task and then tap on the Next gt button to start the Discovery process Bluetooth Settings Bluetooth View Help Bluetooth When your Bluetooth device is found tap on it in the list and then tap Next gt to initiate the Pairing process Add New Connection Wizard Select a device Please choose the Bluetooth device you wish to use Bluetooth device If a dialog box opens on the Sahara NetSlate s screen asking you to input a Bluetooth Passkey enter the number that appears in lt Back Next gt J Cancel Help the window on your screen into your Bluetooth device and if applicable hit lt Enter gt or lt OK gt on the Blue tooth device to commit the entry Your device should now be connected to your Sahara NetSlate If any advanced settings Bluetooth Manager Bluetooth Security Bluetooth Passkey PIN gy if left blank the default PIN willbe used Request Device Bluetooth Device Address 00 12 56 64 DD 07 Bluetooth Device Name LG VX8300 C Share authentication information among all users Check Share a
10. WiFi transmitter using the toggle switch on the top of your tablet A Slide this toggle switch to the left to turn on Make sure the switch the Sahara NetSlate s wireless transmitter lights up blue If the light is amber your Sahara NetSlate is in WWAN mode Press the wireless mode button on the front of the tablet again to place it into WiFi mode see the section Font View in the chapter Touring Your Sahara NetSlate for the location of the Wireless Mode button NOTE If the switch lights up both Blue and Amber it is in dual mode and both transmitters are active You may wish to press it again until it only lights blue to use just the WiFi transmitter to save battery life Chapter 04 Using Your Sahara NetSlate with Windows XP 37 2 Inthe System Tray tap on the Intel PROSet icon and choose Configure WiFi Tap on the Intel PROSet Wireless icon to open a menu that will let you choose to from the pop up menu configure your WiFi connection that appears 3 When the Intel PROSet Wireless WiFi Connection Utility opens choose the network from the list that you wish to connect to and tap the Connect button If no wireless networks appear after a few moments tap on the Refresh button located just below the list Intel PROSet Wireless WiFi Connection Utility File Tools Advanced Profiles Help WiFi networks found Select one and click Connect WiFi Networks 3 byisualxn all
11. 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 the stylus pen pay attention to the position of the pointer icon instead TIP When trying to select or activate something on the screen with of the tip of the pen Tapping lightly on the screen will perform a standard left mouse button click Holding the tip of the pen against the screen with out moving it for about a second or so will perform a standard right mouse button click Chapter 01 Getting Started 5 Sahara NETS EADE Chapter 02 Touring Your Sahara NetSlate The Sahara NetSlate 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 NetSlate more effectively while in the field or on the go Chapter 02 Touring Your Sahara NetSlate 7 Front View tablet 0000 OO 8600 1 Battery Charge Indicator Glows amber when the battery is charging and changes to green when the battery is fully charged Glows Orange when charge drops below 10 and blinks when below 2 2 Hard Disk Drive Activity Light Glows blue when the hard drive is being accessed 3 Built in Stereo Speakers To listen to
12. is blank The mouse pointer will not follow the stylus pen properly Possible Cause The system has gone into Standby or Hibernation mode The touch screen requires calibrating Solution Slide the Power toggle switch to the right and hold for a second or two to resume Run the Standard calibration routine in the PenMount Control Panel see the section Touch Screen Settings and Calibration in the Chapter Using Your Sahara NetSlate with Windows XP The mouse pointer will not follow the stylus pen properly near the edges of the screen The touch screen re quires edge compen sation adjustments must run Advanced Calibration Make adjustments to Edge Compensa tion settings in the PenMount Control Panel see the section Touch Screen Settings and Calibration in the Chapter Using Your Sahara NetSlate with Windows XP The mouse pointer will not follow the stylus pen properly even after being cali brated Touch screen linear ity is inaccurate Run the Advanced Calibration routine in the PenMount Control Panel Start with 9pt option Touch screen controller drivers are corrupted This can happen over time Check the TabletKiosk website to make sure you have the newest available drivers then uninstall the current drivers and install the new drivers The screen responds well to the stylus but not to the touch of a finger Not enough local ized pressure being applie
13. it operates properly Windows is not rec ognizing the device properly Disconnect the device power it off re connect 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 Try the above two solutions but plug the device back in to the other USB port Disconnect the device and power it off Shut off the Sahara NetSlate normally Power on the device and plug it in Power on the Sahara NetSlate Contacting Your Dealer If you still have a problem the next step is to contact the dealer where you purchased your Sahara NetSlate 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 problem 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 Chapter Name 07 Troubleshooting 71 Recovering Your System Using the System Restore DVD Your Sahara NetSlate should have come with a System Restore DVD that matches the operating system that came pre installed on y
14. mAh 11 1 V 42W hr Over Charge Protection Over Discharge Protection Over Current and Output Short Protection Over Thermal Protec tion Hard Drive 2 5 9 5 mm Ultra DMA SATA 150 MB s Configurations from 80 GB 5 400 rpm standard Configurations from 80 GB 7 200 rpm optional Configurations from 16 GB Solid State Drives SSD optional Video Intel GMA 950 PCI Express 250 MHz core render clock at 1 05V core e DirectX 9 1 compatible Intel Dual Frequency Graphics Technology 78 Chapter Name 08 Specifications 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 External Display up to UXGA 1600x1200 with CRT Hot Plug support when paired with optional Docking Cradle Display Toshiba LTD121KCAV 12 1 TFT XGA LCD Wide Angle Display TransTouch Technology Passive Resistive Touch Screen PenMount 6000 USB Controller Chipset PM6300 160 points per second sample rate 1024 x 1024 resolution Audio Intel High Definition Audio Interface ICH7 M Independent Bus Master Logic for eight 8 general purpose streams 4 in 4 out ALC262 VC2 GR HD Codec AC 97 Compatible Multichannel 32 bit 44 1KHz 48KHz 96KHz 192KHz sampling rate output DAC Multi
15. power supply Notice of FCC Compliance a Federal Communications Commission FCC Requirements Part 15 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions iv Preface 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 instal lation 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 te
16. problem the RAM module could be defective Con tact 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 re moving and reseating the RAM module The RAM module is the wrong specifica tion The RAM module could be the wrong type Contact your dealer for assistance The RAM module is defective The RAM module could be defective Contact your dealer for assistance After replacing the HDD the system can not 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 computer into the drive The drive is not con nected properly Following the instructions in the section entitled Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive HDD try reseating the HDD in the bay 70 Chapter Name 07 Troubleshooting 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
17. 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 Entering Text with the Eyesboard Virtual Keyboard A more feature rich and customizable keyboard that comes with your Sahara NetSlate is the Eyesboard Virtual Keyboard Eyes board features a full standard keyboard plus optional keypads and function keypads that you can dock or free float around the screen You can adjust the size position color opacity and more To access the Eyesboard Keyboard just double tap on its icon located on the desktop For more information on using and customizing the Eyesboard to suit your tastes and working style 36 Chapter 04 Using Your Sahara NetSlate with Windows XP you can access the help file by tapping on the button in the upper right hand corner of the keyboard The Eyesboard Virtual Keyboard includes a standard keyboard shown here Numeric keypad and Function keypad Connecting to the Internet Your Sahara NetSlate allows you to connect to the Internet ina few different ways The ways vary depending on your network ing environment as well as personal preference and available equipment Using a Wireless LAN The WiFi wireless networking adapter built into your Sahara NetSlate is compatible with 802 11a b g n Draft 2 0 wireless networks and can therefore connect to wireless routers or access points that support any of these standards 1 Turn on the
18. to the section entitled Removing the Battery Pack in chapter Battery Care and Usage 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 not on the cable itself When reconnecting a cable make sure that both the connector and the cor responding pins are aligned properly with the cable before attempting to secure it in place Chapter 06 Upgrading Your Sahara NetSlate 57 4 Handle all components with care Do not touch the compo nents 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 bette
19. with the Stylus Pen With a Tablet PC you use a stylus pen or your fingers 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 Stylus Pen Action Equivalent Mouse Action Double tap Double click Press and hold Right click 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 Chapter 04 Using Your Sahara NetSlate with Windows XP 23 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 Touch Screen Settings and Calibration The PenMount Control Panel allows you to customize the way your touch screen accepts positional input and responds to the tap of the stylus The easiest way to launch this applet is to Tap and hold on the pm icon in the system tray and choose Control Panel from the pop up menu The control panel s interface is comprised of four main tabs The Device tab and the Tools tab ho
20. 7 error Step 3 Booting the Sahara NetSlate to the Recovery Application 1 Power up your Sahara NetSlate Tablet PC 2 It will start from the DVD and automatically load the recov ery application 3 Select OK to proceed with partition creation 4 Select Ok if you understand that this process will PERMANENTLY DELETE ALL OF THE EXISTING DATA ON THE HARD DRIVE 74 Chapter Name 07 Troubleshooting 5 Select Quit once the restore process completes to reboot your Sahara NetSlate 6 Immediately eject the DVD or unplug the USB DVD drive from your Sahara NetSlate so the system will reboot from the restored hard drive NOTE If you do not or cannot remove the external drive from your tablet make sure to go back into the BIOS upon restart to change the 1st BOOT option back to the internal hard drive What to do After You Have Restored Your System When your Sahara NetSlate first boots up after a successful sys tem restoration it will behave exactly as it did the very first time you turned it on You will need to finish the Windows localization procedure customize the installation including the networking settings and then reinstall of your applications Before reinstalling your applications we recommend that you check the Downloads section of the TabletKiosk website for any drivers or applications that might have been updated after the installation disc was created Lastly make sure to check t
21. Environment Temperature 20 C 65 C 4 F 149 F Humidity 20 80 without condensation Chapter Name 08 Specifications 83 Sahara NETS EADE 2 tabletkiosk Taking the PC where it s never gone before 310 782 1201 tel 310 782 1205 fax www tabletkiosk com UG a230 rev 06 24 09
22. Left Side View section later in this chapter via the Realtek Audio Control Applet Chapter 02 Touring Your Sahara NetSlate 9 Top View 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 and or the optional 3G data module s transmitter if installed The switch will glow blue when the WiFi adapter is powered on amber when the 3G module is powered on and both purple when both are active Slide switch back to turn off all wireless networking Use the wireless mode toggle button to change wireless modes see in the Front View section earlier in this chapter NOTE When not connected to a wireless network turn off the wireless transmitter to conserve battery power 10 Chapter 02 Touring Your Sahara NetSlate 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 5 System Power Resume Toggle Slide this switch and hold for 1 2 seconds to power on the computer or to resume
23. Name 07 Troubleshooting Step 2 Booting the Sahara NetSlate to the Recovery Application on the System Restore Disc 1 2 10 11 12 Power up your Sahara NetSlate Tablet PC 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 OF THE EXISTING DATA ON THE HARD DRIVE Select OK once the drive has been partitioned and then Cancel 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 NetSlate Immediately eject the DVD or unplug the USB DVD drive fro
24. TPM as on but not owned If the TMP MC shows that you don t have a compatible TPM or that it is not on you either skipped the steps above or didn t successfully save the settings in the BIOS In the Actions column on the right side panel of the TPM MC tap on Initialize TPM On the Create the TPM owner password page tap Automati cally create the password recommended to have Windows generate your password automatically or Manually create the password to input your own After your password has been created or entered tap Save the password to save a tpm password file you can use to make changes to the TPM set tings in the future In the Save As dialog box select a location to save the password and then tap Save The password file is saved as computer_name tpm IMPORTANT It is highly recom mend that you save the TPM owner password to removable media yo Actions TPM Management on Local Co a 6 initialize TPM gt Turn TPM On Wize the TPM security hardware A ka oe Create the TPM owner password Use this password for TPM management tasks gt Automatically create the password recommended l The wizard will create the password for you Ji gt Manually create the password The wizard will help you create the password i Why do Ineed a TPM onner password
25. WCS Phase II for Bluetooth devices Supports WiFi WiMAX coordination Wake on WLAN WoWLAN support Chapter Name 08 Specifications Bluetooth Wireless 7 Ws Billionton GUBTCR42M Bluetooth 2 1 EDR built in USB module with Power ON OFF Switch 3G 3 5G WWAN Data Module optional Sierra Wireless MC8790 HSUPA PCI Express Mini Card Qualcomm MSM6290 chipset Supports tri band UMTS HSPA 850 1900 and 2100 MHz Supports quad band EDGE GPRS GSM 850 900 1800 1900 MHz TPM Security Infineon Single Chip SLB 9635 TT 1 2 Trusted Platform Module TPM Trusted Group Computing TCG v1 1B v1 2 compliant Security architecture based on Infineon security controller family ROM for TCG firmware EEPROM for TCG firmware and data Hardware hash accelerator for SHA 1 algorithm Advanced Crypto Engine ACE for asymmetric key opera tions up to 2048 bit key length Power saving sleep mode 1 O Ports 2x USB 2 0 1x DC In 1x 3 5mm Audio Out 1x 3 5mm Audio In 1x Cradle Connector Optional Docking Cradle adds 4x USB 2 0 ports 1x IEEE1394a port 1x 15 pin D Sub connector VGA 1x RJ45 jack for 10 100 Mbps Ethernet LAN 1x DG In with power pass thru Chapter Name 08 Specifications 81 Weight 1 62 kg 3 57 lbs with standard battery pack Measurements 300 mm x 220 mm x 26 mm 11 81 in x 8 66 in x 1 02 in Case Color Black LED Indicators Power ON blue Standby blinking Battery Ch
26. WINS server contact your network Atometo WINS saver 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 Bluetooth Wireless Connectivity Bluetooth is a short range wireless technology you can use to transfer data between your Sahara NetSlate 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 approximately 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 con nectivity are Using a wireless keyboard such as TabletKiosk s Bluetooth Folding Keyboard to enter data on your Sahara NetSlate Connecting to your Bluetooth capable cell phone to access the Internet and surf the web or download your e mail Chapter 04 Using Your Sahara NetSlate with Windows XP 43 Setting up a Personal Area Network PAN to transfer files between your Sahara NetSlate and that of a colleague or even 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 Automatic Devic
27. 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 Setting Ownership of the TPM After initializing the TPM functionality in the BIOS the next step to securing your Sahara NetSlate is to establish yourself as the tablet s owner 52 Chapter Name 05 Securing Your Sahara NetSlate 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 set ownership of the TPM it is vital that Windows XP Professional As Windows XP lacks native support for TPM management you will need to acquire a third party TPM security management application to take advantage of its capabilities 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 accom plish this important task Windows Vista To set ownership of the TPM NOTE To perform the following procedure you must be logged on to your Sahara NetSlate with administrator privileges 1 Goto the START Menu and tap on All Programs gt Acces sories gt Run to open the Run dialog box 2 Inthe Open field enter
28. an be dangerous There is a danger of explosion if 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 connec tor 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
29. arging orange Low lt 10 orange blinking Fully charged with DC connected green e Hard Drive Activity blue blinking e Wireless Networking WiFi ON blue 3G ON optional amber Both WiFi amp 3G ON both or purple Bluetooth ON blue Function Buttons Left Front SAS Ctrl Alt Del Screen Rotation Volume Up Volume Down Function Buttons Right Front User Programmable Wireless Mode Toggle when optional 3G Data Module installed and User Programmable without optional 3G User Programmable User Programmable 82 Chapter Name 08 Specifications Control Switches Top 7 e Power Switch gt Wireless Networking Transmitter On Off Bluetooth Transmitter On Off AC Adapter Input voltage nominal 100 240 Vac Input voltage maximum 90 265 Vac Input Frequency 47 63Hz Input current 1 7A maximum at 90 Vac Output voltage 20V 21 4V DC Output current 3 25A maximum Output power 65W maximum 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 Temperature 5 C 35 C 41 F 95 F Humidity 20 80 without condensation Storage
30. channel 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 Chapter Name 08 Specifications 79 WiFi Wireless 80 Intel WiFi Link 5100 PCle Half Mini Card with Power ON OFF Switch MIMO Multiple Input Multiple Output support 802 11n with 1x2 MIMO Dual Band Quad Mode support IEEE 802 11a b g n compatible with IEEE 802 11d e Quality of Service QoS 802 11h and European Telecommunication Standards Institute ETSI specifications and IEEE 802 11i pre authen tication Reduced power consumption in idle associated 25mW EIT v4 0 support Automatic switching between the two bands 2 4 GHz and 5 0 GHz Uses the 5 170 to 5 825 GHz Industrial Scientific and Medical ISM frequency band as defined by the IEEE 802 11a specification Uses the 2 412 to 2 497 GHz ISM frequency band defined by the IEEE 802 11b g specifications Can operate on a 40MHz wide channel Provides 128 and 64 bit WEP encryption hardware AES support for key sizes of 128 bits 192 bits and 256 bits Hardware capability to support Cisco Compatible Exten sions v1 2 3 4 Supports IEEE 802 11 Power Save Protocol PSP Supports Basic Service Set BSS AP and Independent Basic Service Set IBSS peer to peer modes in legacy 802 11b g only Supports Intel Wireless Coexistence System
31. chnician for help Use only shielded I O cables 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 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 Preface v 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 modifi cation 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 c 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 exposu
32. d Press or tap on the screen using the tip of your finger near with your fingernail You can not drag windows or icons us ing the touch screen The touch screen is not in Mouse Emula tion mode Change the Touch Mode to Mouse Emulation in the PenMount utility on the Settings tab The screen does not rotate when the screen rotation but ton is pressed The VGA display driver is not set for rotation support Use the Intel Media Accelerator Driver control panel to enable the screen rota tion option in the Display Settings tab The VGA display driv ers are corrupted This can happen over time Check the TabletKiosk website to make sure you have the newest available drivers then uninstall the current drivers and install the new drivers Chapter Name 07 Troubleshooting 69 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 The RAM module is the wrong specifica tion Solution Following the instructions in the section entitled Upgrading Your Memory try re moving and reseating the RAM module If reseating the module from the above step does not solve the problem the RAM module could be the wrong type Contact your dealer for assistance The RAM module is defective If reseating the module from the above step does not solve the
33. d in its ship ping carton along with the items listed below Please contact your dealer immediately if you find that anything is missing or damaged Power Cord and AC Adapter Microfiber Cleaning Cloth Neoprene Slip Case Simple Stand Quick Start Guide Applicable Operating System Getting Started Guide Aw FS WN BD 1 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 Please be sure to check that the Getting Started Guide matches the Operating System OS preloaded on your Sahara NetSlate There will not be a Getting Started Guide included if you ordered your Tablet PC with openSUSE Linux Chapter 01 Getting Started 1 7 System Restore Disc 8 Standard Lithium lon Battery Pack 9 Stylus Pen Setting Up Your Sahara NetSlate 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 NetSlate to an external power source Connecting applicable peripherals and networking cables Powering on the Sahara NetSlate Completing the Operating System Installation ANANN Navigating with the Touch Screen Step 1 Inserting the Battery Pack Turn the tablet over and place it screen down on a solid clean flat surface CAUTION When turning ove
34. d 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 6 Under the General Tab you ll see a list box called This connection uses the following items Select Internet Protocol TCP IP and tap the Properties button to open the Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties window Chapter 04 Using Your Sahara NetSlate with Windows XP 41 4 Local Area Connection Properties General Authentication Advanced Connect using E9 Agere Systems ET 131x PCI E Gigabi This connection uses the following items There are a few different M cient for Microsoft Networks networking protocols M B Fie and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks used by Windows M QoS Packet Scheduler NetBIOS and SPX IPX are 2 temet Protocol TCP IP two examples Unless otherwise instructed f i by your network administrator TCP IP is Transmission Control Protocol Intemet Protocol The default the only protocol that wide area network protocol that provides communication needs to be installed across diverse interconnected networks 7 If DHCP is used on your Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties network tap Obtain an IP Genoa Aterate Corfguaton address automatically and the EPER OPAN you nad to ook yur NOA AN for the appropriate IP settings Obtain DNS server address automatically Oth
35. dia Accelerator Driver tap on the screen icon Tap and hold on this icon to get access to the Intel Graphics Media located in the Windows system Accelerator Driver control panel tray When the pop up menu appears tap on Graphics Properties to open the panel 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 Chapter 04 Using Your Sahara NetSlate with Windows XP 33 intel Graphics Media Peer al Notebook Scheme Options for mobile Display Devices Color Quality 32 Bit M Rotation M Screen Resolution 1024 x 768 co Refresh Rate 60 Hertz 7 Color C ti N olor Correction 30 C C 270 Display Expansion Hot Keys 2 Aspect Ratio Options C 180 intel Launch Zoom 3D Settings Information Video Overlay Color Correction The Color Correction tab is where you 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 bu
36. e 3 Under the User Accounts category tap on Change your Windows password 4 From the Make changes to your user account screen tap on Create a password for your account Chapter Name 05 Securing Your Sahara NetSlate 51 5 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 6 Tap the Create password button when you are satisfied with your password choice to commit the change Tk User2 Administrator Change the Delete the account tar CSE crosan account Cene Pomeri 1 l Manage another account TK User2 Administrator You are creating a password for TK User2 If you do this TK User2 will lose all EFS encrypted files personal certificates and stored passwords for Web sites or network resources To avoid losing data in the future ask TK User2 to make a password reset floppy disk Cor word If the password contains capital letters they must be typed the same way every time How to create a strong password ble to everyone who uses this computer Make sure to keep your password in a safe location and do not lose it It s important when setting up a user account to manage the security settings on the tablet that the user
37. e careful when sliding the drive back in to not force it If you are properly aligned with the compartment it should slide back in very smoothly Replace the screw into the metal tab that holds the drive cage in place You ll know the drive is in properly as the screw holes should align up properly Don t worry about getting the screw in really tight You just want to make sure that the screw is securely in enough that the battery can safely pass over it After the HDD is securely inserted you can insert the battery back into the battery compartment NOTE Remember if you are installing a brand new drive and are plan ning to restore your system using the Windows XP System Restore disc that came with your Sahara NetSlate you will need to partition the drive before attempting to restore or the procedure will fail See the section entitled Recovering Your System Using the System Restore DVD in the Troubleshooting chapter 62 Chapter 06 Upgrading Your Sahara NetSlate This Page Left Blank Intentionally Chapter 06 Upgrading Your Sahara NetSlate 63 Sahara NETS EADE Chapter 07 Troubleshooting This chapter describes how to locate information and solve some of the problems you may encounter while using your Sahara NetSlate If after reading this section you are still unable to solve a problem please check out more online resources at www tabletkiosk com support or contact the TabletKiosk Authorized Dealer where y
38. e Registration When you first turn on your stant Resistcatien Sahara NetSlate the Bluetooth Seating fo sn Wires Taco HD dos Automatic Registration Wizard proces Perf fe esoced ace u will lau nch This allows you to If you don t need to register any device click on the Cancel button to quit You can register the device s later using quickly set up Bluetooth enabled Sete t necessary input devices such as a keyboard or mouse If you decide to register a device the Add New Connection Wizard will launch Follow the instructions that follow to complete the process Don t show this window next time register it again You will however have to pair it When you see this window upon system start up just place your device into pairing mode and it should connect automatically If you do not wish to automatically connect a Bluetooth device at start up you can check the Don t show this windows next time check box and tap the Cancel button Y NOTE Once a device has been registered you usually won t need to Manual Device Registration Generally to connect to a Bluetooth enabled device 1 Turn on the Bluetooth transmitter using the toggle switch on the top of your tablet E TEE 2 Locate the Q icon in the System Tray and double tap on the icon to open the Bluetooth Settings Manager Alternatively you can just double tap on the icon to open the Bluetooth Settings Manager 44 Chapter 04
39. ease wait while the TPM security hardware is initialized I _ _ l This might take a few minutes Ji hi E Gwe coc i Initialization completed The TPM security hardware on this computer has been successful initiaized Applications that take advantage of the TPM can now be enabled To learn more about using the TPM including turning off the TPM and clearing the TPM see the Help articles in the Links amp Resources section at the bottom of the main pane of the TPM Management Console Chapter Name 05 Securing Your Sahara NetSlate 55 Sahara NETS EADE Chapter 06 Upgrading Your Sahara NetSlate Out of the box your new Sahara NetSlate is a versatile mobile companion capable of accomplishing a wide variety of tasks with speed and precision Depending on your system s configu ration there are still ways to make your Tablet PC do more and do it faster Especially with new bigger faster and cheaper hard drives and solid state drives always just around the corner This chapter covers the procedures for upgrading and or replac ing your computer s memory RAM and storage capacity hard disk drive Before you Begin ANY Upgrade Procedure Before attempting to add or remove any components within the Sahara NetSlate 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
40. ed Unless you need to configure your access point router for the first time just tap on the No button when asked If you entered your PIN properly you should see the same pop up window informing you that you are connected Check with your Network Administrator or the instructions that came with your access point router for locating the PIN Y NOTE If your network access point or router uses WiFi Protected Connecting to a WWAN with the optional 3G 3 5G Module In order to connect to a Wireless Wide Area Network WWAN you will need to have a Broadband Access account already set up with your cellular carrier of choice The WWAN card that comes in the Sahara NetSlate is compatible with carriers that use UMTS HSPA or quad band GSM GPRS EDGE data networks NOTE For more information regarding the capabilities and specifications of the 3G 3 5G Data module please visit our website at www tabletkiosk com Your wireless provider should supply you with a SIM card and the software necessary to access their cellular network Please refer to their instructions for the proper procedures for installing their software and configuring your WWAN access account To insert the SIM card into your Sahara NetSlate a230T 1 Power off your Sahara NetSlate and place it face down ona surface that will not damage the LCD screen so that you can access the back of the system 2 Locate the Wireless Networking Compartment near the right side of the syste
41. een can invoke a page down command or a Save File command or even launch a program of your choosing Gestures are simple to use easy to customize and provide a tremendous amount of convenience when working on your Sahara NetSlate To enable Gestures simply tap on the Gesture Enable button so that the square in the center of the button turns yellow To disable Gestures simply tap the button again to change the square to grey Gesture Setting Allows you to customize the built in Gesture shapes tap on the button to open the Gesture Setting panel The Enable check 3 Gesture Setting box at the top of the panel simply does ee cies the same thing as Sensing Tine the Gesture Enable button in the Tools Disable tab E I CTRL I SHIFT Gesture Settings u n Up Hot Key The Sensing Time E rar oo slider determines the iodo N other gesture amount of time to F akato l e sense the completion of a Gesture action The longer the time r nch set by the slider the m longer Yugan take to Using Gestures you can invoke any keyboard draw out the Gesture combination or open any application with the flick of on screen your finger or stylus pen action y In the Gesture Settings section tapping on the Gesture icon button pops open a window that allows you to choose from all of the predetermined Gesture motions With a motion selected you can Chapte
42. eported 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 NetSlate will glow amber and the AC adapter will automatically charge the battery 18 Chapter Name 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 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 requirements of the operations that the computer is performing while c
43. erwise enter the correct IP and DNS server addresses by selecting Obtain DNS server address automatically the two options that begin O ies iowa DNS seve soe with Use the following If 3 you are unsure of which option to use contact your a network administrator or your Internet Service Provider ISP 8 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 42 Chapter 04 Using Your Sahara NetSlate with Windows XP 1 Follow steps 1 through 7 above when using a wired LAN connection 2 Tapon the Alternate Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties Configuration General Atomate Corfiguton tab and select the eres used on more than one network enter the altemate IP User configured Admatc pee Paces option Enter the Obes continued correct values in the ae appropriate fields slip If you are unsure PERE SNA of which values temats DNS server or options to use Prefered
44. es you may con nect to your telephone line while allowing 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 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 equip ment from the network until the problem has been corrected or until you are sure that the equipment is not malfunctioning Preface vii This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the telephone company The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlaw ful 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 margi
45. fications and information in this manual are subject to change without prior notice in order to improve reliability design and or function In no way does this represent a com mitment 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 NetSlate 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 NetSlate Keep this User s Manual for future reference by you and other users Never use sprays liquids or cleaning detergents to clean the Sahara NetSlate 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 i
46. function buttons 1 To open a command prompt window go to START gt All Programs gt Accessories and tap on Command Prompt 2 Enter all on one line c Program Files PenMount Universal Driver Dmcctrl exe calibration 0 to execute a Standard Calibration NOTE Calibration options available are 0 Standard 4 Advanced 4pt 9 Advanced 9pt 16 Advanced 16pt and 25 Advanced 25pt Touch Mode The Touch mode affects how the touch screen accepts and processes input There are two basic modes of operation Stream Mode and Point Mode In Mouse Emulation Stream Mode positional information is relayed to the operating system continuously In this mode you 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 Click on Touch Point Mode only accepts and relays one posi tional 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 To set the Touch Mode 1 From the Device tab tap on the PenMount 6000 USB icon and then tap Configure Alternatively just double tap on
47. g Cradle available separately Using this method an Ethernet jack or a broadband modem must be within the reach of the networking cable you are using Connect the Sahara NetSlate to the Docking Cradle 2 Connect an Ethernet networking cable into the LAN port of your Sahara NetSlate s Docking Cradle and then connect the other end into your broadband modem or the appropriate LAN port as instructed by your network administrator Most of the time you will probably find that you are now con nected to the Internet If not continue on with step 3 3 From the START menu select Connect To and tap on Show all connections 4 Inthe 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 B Control Panel amp Set Program Access and Defaults e Connect To ai EP Wireless Network Connection RL show all connections E Printers and Faxes Help and Support PoE t View Favorites Tools Advanced Help O B Psh fE Foes F Network Connections LAN or High Speed Internet eT Local Area Connection ha ems 1E Ek Wireless Network Connection Once the Sahara NetSlate a230T is attached to the docking cradle a Local Area Connection item should appear in the connections panel 5 Press and hol
48. gs of the wireless access point you are trying to connect to and that the access Password WPA PIN Protected Set up or Key WEP is correct 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 Enter workgroup or domain name in Computer Name tab of the System Properties panel Contact your network administrator if you don t know the proper name to use 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 Solution Replace the battery pack Use only bat teries recommended for use with the Sahara NetSlate a230T includes batter ies compatible with the Sahara Slate PC i400 series Tablet PCs The Power Standby light is off and the system turns off when it is left unat tended 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 unat tended The system has gone into Hibernation mode because it is in a critical low battery condition Connect the tablet to an external power source 68 Chapter Name 07 Troubleshooting Touch Screen Display Problems Solutions Problem The screen
49. h is the computer s main power toggle Slide it to the right and hold it there until it emits a blue glow approximately 1 2 seconds and then release it The Sahara NetSlate will now boot up Powering on the Sahara NetSlate Slide and hold the toggle switch until it lights up blue 4 Chapter 01 Getting Started 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 Refer to your operating system s manual for information on any of the questions you are unsure how to answer Step 6 Navigating with the Touch Screen Unlike a standard laptop or desktop PC standard navigational activities on a Tablet PC are completed using the stylus pen or even your fingers 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
50. hara A Bial Sin EE NetSlate has the optional ee 3G module installed the second function button will _faneet aor _ be set to toggle the wireless i The Tablet Properties Panel shows this networking mode between Sahara NetSlate has the optional 3G WiFi mode 3G mode or module installed both Remember to turn on the wireless transmitter using the RF power switch on the top of the case see the chapter entitled Touring Your Sahara NetSlate 32 Chapter 04 Using Your Sahara NetSlate with Windows XP Setting the Screen Brightness E Tablet Button Brightness The Brightness tab in the 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 bal ance and 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 panels title bar To access the control panel of the Intel Me
51. harging O NOTE The time to fully recharge the battery is approximately 90 100 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 When the battery s power level drops to a Battery Very Low status the beeping sound will be heard every second Chapter Name 03 Battery Usage and Care 19 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 p
52. he Windows Update site for any new Important or Critical patches Chapter Name 07 Troubleshooting 75 Sahara NETS EADE Chapter 08 Specifications Processor Intel Atom N270 1 60 GHz 45 nanometer process technology On die primary 32 KB instructions cache and 24 KB write back data cache 533 MHz Source Synchronous Front Side Bus FSB On die 512 KB 8 way L2 cache Intel Streaming SIMD Extensions 2 and 3 Intel SSE2 and Intel SSE3 support and Supplemental Streaming SIMD Extension 3 SSSE3 support Intel Hyper Threading Technology 2 Threads Intel Enhanced SpeedStep Technology Execute Disable Bit support for enhanced security VCCA 1 5V VCCP 1 05V Chipsets Intel 945 GSE Express North Bridge with 533 MHz and 667 MHz FSB support Intel ICH7 M South Bridge with 2 0 GB s full duplex DMI PCI Express 1 0a ACPI 1 0b and 2 0 Compliant supports CO C4 S0 S3 S5 power states Intel SoeedStep Technology Chapter 08 Specifications 77 Power Management ACPI 1 0b and 2 0 compliant ACPI SO S3 4 S5 e CPU states CO C1 C2 C3 C4 states PCI Express Link states LO LOs L1 L2 L3 Rapid Power Management s HSLPCPU output e DPWR support Memory 2x SODIMM DDR2 Unbuffered 64 bits channel slots with configurations of 1 0 GB 2 0 GB Supports Single Channel 533 MHz DDR2 SDRAM Battery Rechargeable 6 Cell Lithium lon 3S2P Smart Battery Pack 3800
53. he battery pack 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 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 Chapter 01 Getting Started 3 Plugging into an external oy 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 requires optional docking cradle as opposed to wirelessly connect the external peripheral now See the chapter entitled Touring Your Sahara NetSlate 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 Step 4 Powering on the Sahara NetSlate Locate the three power switches on the top on the tablet The switc
54. il stems and Accessories TabletKiosk g ie E 1 GD Ar fers O B ss htm tebethiokcomrdex as 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 ap plication either by choosing Exit from the Action Menu or by clicking on the Close button in the program s title bar Chapter 04 Using Your Sahara NetSlate with Windows XP 35 Entering Text with Windows XP s 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 sec tion 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 On Screen Keyboard File Keyboard Settings Help esc Ft F2 F3 Fa eget ee 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
55. ing the TPM 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 50 Chapter Name 05 Securing Your Sahara NetSlate Creating the Password In Windows XP 1 Goto the START Menu and tap on Control Panel 2 Inthe 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 Create a password for TK_user s account lose all EFS eb sites or sword reset floppy disk rd again to confirm IF the password contains capital letters they must be typed the same way every tine Make sure to keep your password in a safe location and do not lose it Typea we The password hint wil be visi phrase Creating the Password In Windows Vista 1 Goto the START Menu and tap on Control Panel 2 Inthe Control Panel window that appears tap on the User Accounts category titl
56. ld the procedures and settings you ll use to configure and calibrate your touch screen PenMount Control Panel Device Multiple Monitors Tools About Select a device to configure Z PenMount 6000 USB Configure Refresh 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 24 Chapter 04 Using Your Sahara NetSlate with Windows XP 1 From the Device tab tap on the PenMount 6000 USB icon and then tap Configure Alternatively just double tap on the PenMount 6000 USB icon 2 Tap on the Calibrate tab and then tap on either the Standard Calibration or the Advanced Calibration button Most of the time a Standard Calibration should be sufficient to perform an accurate calibration Device 0 PenMount 6000 USB Calibrate setting Edge Compensation About Advanced Mode oy T Plot calibration data Standard Calibration Advanced Calibration Turn off EEPROM storage NOTE If you find the Standard Calibration to be too imprecise the Advanced Calibration mode offers 4 9 16 or 25 points for calibrat ing We suggest starting at 9 points For both modes it is highly recommended that you use the stylus rather than your finger to produce to most accurate results 3 Follow the on screen instructions by tapping and holding on each red squa
57. m and just above the stylus garage see the section Back View in the chapter Touring Your Sahara NetSlate for the location Remove the two screws that secure the access cover use a 0 Philips screw driver Chapter 04 Using Your Sahara NetSlate with Windows XP 39 40 Lift the cover from the edge where the screw holes are located to remove it and set it aside The wireless network ing adapter Bluetooth adapter and WWAN data module are inside The SIM card holder is located toward the top left of the compartment closest to the docking connector and is metallic silver Unlock the cover by placing your fingernail or another small flat object into the wide oval shaped opening near the top of the SIM holder and slide it down toward the bottom of the compartment until you feel it click Care fully lift the cover open toward you It should swivel like a door Slip the SIM card face up onto the slot so the clipped corner of the card matches the clipped corner of the slot and then close it and slide it back up until you feel it click to lock it into place You can now replace the cover and secure it with the screws Chapter 04 Using Your Sahara NetSlate with Windows XP Using a Wired LAN requires optional Docking Cradle Another way to connect to the Internet with your Sahara NetSlate is by a wired LAN environment accessed via the RJ45 port located on the Sahara Slate PC i400 series Dockin
58. m your Sahara NetSlate so the system will reboot from the restored hard drive Chapter Name 07 Troubleshooting 73 Recovering Your System with the Windows XP Professional 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 proceed 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 a230T 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 anew Hard Drive only Ifyou are simply attempting to restore your Sahara NetSlate 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 to 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 If you attempt to start the restore utility before successfully partitioning the drive the Windows installer will crash with a B S O D displaying a STOP 0x0
59. music movies games and more 4 Secure Attention Sequence SAS A computer without an attached keyboard must support a hardware mechanism to generate the SAS which is also known as CTRL ALT DEL or CAD 5 Screen Rotation This button will rotate the screen counter clockwise 90 to a portrait orientation and then back to the original landscape orientation 8 Chapter 02 Touring Your Sahara NetSlate 10 11 12 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 User Programmable Function Button This button can be programmed by the user Wireless Mode Toggle Button with 3G option only This button will toggle the wireless networking modes between WiFi 3G or both if the optional 3G data module is installed User Programmable Function Button without 3G option 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 Dual Digital Microphone Array Microphone array records audio with higher fidelity for more accurate voice recognition Recording input source can be toggled between the internal array and an external audio source plugged into the Audio In port see in the
60. n at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first 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 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 viii Preface windows to provide maximum shielding Equipment or its transmit antenna that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing b For LPD 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 tha
61. natively you can also press the Rotate Screen function button on the front of the tablet to enter the BIOS 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 Enter N In the Trusted Computing screen press and select Yes to enable TCG TPM Support Hit the down arrow key to highlight the Execute TPM Command and press the f key to open the Options menu From the menu use the down arrow key to highlight Enabled and press to enable the TPM module Press the ffo 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 and return the Sahara NetSlate to its original unowned state use the arrow key to highlight Clearing the TPM and press This will open a menu confirming that you wish to return the TPM to its factory defaults Press to clear the TPM or press fe to cancel without clearing the TPM VERY IMPORTANT If you lose your password and decide to clear the TPM know that you will forever lose access to any data on the hard drive that is encrypted using the TPM s current encryption key Make sure that any data you wish to access in the future has been backed up in an unencrypted form before clear
62. normal operation if the computer is in Suspend Mode Slide and holding for 4 6 seconds to immediately turn off the computer Y NOTE Using this switch to power off the computer is not recom mended 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 Chapter 02 Touring Your Sahara NetSlate 11 Left Side View 1 Two USB 2 0 Ports High speed 480 Mbps Universal Serial 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 2 Headphone Audio Out Stereo audio port for connecting headphones external speakers or other audio devices 3 Audio In Used to input stereo audio from external devices such as a microphone radio or tape player 4 Stylus Pen and Holder Secures the stylus pen to the Sahara NetSlate 12 Chapter 02 Touring Your Sahara NetSlate Right Side View 1 Battery Pack The Sahara NetSlate comes equipped with a standard 6 cell lithium ion battery pack that can be removed by the user and replaced 2 Anti Theft Kensington Lock Use with the locking device sold separately to attach the Sahara NetSlate to a desk table kiosk or other stationary apparatus to help prevent the computer from being stolen Chapter 02 Touring Your Sahara NetSlate 13 Back View Wireless Networking Compartment All
63. nto any opening or directly on the Sahara NetSlate This could result in fire or electrical shock Check that the voltage range of the power outlet is between 100V and 240V before connecting the Sahara NetSlate Exceed ii Preface ing the maximum rated voltage may cause damage to the AC adapter or to the Sahara NetSlate 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 NetSlate in a clean dry temperature controlled environment Do not use the Sahara NetSlate 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 swim ming pool or outdoors while it is raining Never open or disassemble the Sahara NetSlate 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 Liquid has been spilled into the Sahara NetSlate 3 The Sahara NetSlate has been exposed to excessive mois ture 4 The Sahara NetSlate exhibits errors and or does not function according to specifications 5 The Sahara NetSlate has been dropped or otherwise physi cally damaged Caution Lithium lon batteries c
64. otential data 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 mended 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 Q IMPORTANT To avoid damage only use replacement batteries recom 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 be lost This will not affect any of your data stored on the computer s hard d
65. ou purchased your Sahara NetSlate Tablet PC See the section later in this chapter entitled Contacting Your Dealer for a list of the information you will need to supply in order to receive the proper support Some common hardware problems possible causes and sug gested solutions are presented in the following tables Audio Problems Solutions Problem There is no sound Possible Cause The volume is either muted or turned down Solution Use the Windows Volume control icon in the System Tray lower right corner of the Task Bar near the clock to ad just the volume and disable muting No sound is audible through externally attached speakers or headphones connected to the Audio Out port on the left side of the Sahara NetSlate The speakers or the headphones are either connected to the wrong jack or are not securely plugged in Make sure to check that the speakers or headphone s audio plug is securely connected to the Audio Out Q port on the left side of the Sahara NetSlate Speakers are not powered on Make sure the speakers are plugged in and turned on Chapter 07 Troubleshooting 65 Battery Problems Solutions Problem Beeping sound The battery pack is warm after charging Possible Cause The tablet s battery is low and Hibernation mode is disabled This is anormal condition Solution Connect the computer to an external power source immediately
66. our Tablet PC If your tablet didn t come with a System Restore disc please contact the dealer where you purchased your Sahara NetSlate to request a disc NOTE You will need to supply your system s serial number located on the back of the Sahara NetSlate with your request in order to receive your replacement System Restore disc What you will need before you begin 1 Included Windows XP Professional 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 pre installed on your Sahara NetSlate If it is not please contact the dealer where you purchased your Sahara NetSlate for a replacement 2 External USB DVD drive with its own power supply not USB powered 3 USB keyboard USB mouse USB hub 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 proceed 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 a230T System Restore Disc is in the USB DVD drive and that the drive has power and is on 72 Chapter
67. our system seems to slow down When this occurs upgrading to a larger drive often will equate to better performance 60 Chapter 06 Upgrading Your Sahara NetSlate Your Sahara NetSlate 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 Refer to the following instructions and illustrations for informa tion on how to upgrade your computer s HDD 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 With the battery removed look 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 Take hold of the plastic HDD release strip and gently pull the HDD out of its compartment as shown in the illustration You might have to gently move the drive slightly side to side at first to work it out of the SATA and power ports Chapter 06 Upgrading Your Sahara NetSlate 61 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 B
68. ows access to the WiFi networking adapter SIM card slot and 3G Data Module User upgradable Docking Connector This connector will allow the use of an optional VESA mounting plate docking cradle and other optional expan sion devices Power pass thru is supported RAM Memory Compartment Allows access to the user upgradable memory slot Primary RAM module resides on the other side of the motherboard and is NOT user upgradable VESA Mounting Screw Holders Used to allow mounting with 75mm 100mm VESA compat ible attachments Battery Pack The Sahara NetSlate comes equipped with a standard 6 cell lithium ion battery pack that can be removed by the user and replaced Chapter 02 Touring Your Sahara NetSlate 6 Battery Release Latch Used along with the battery locking tab to release the battery pack from its bay for removal 7 Battery Locking Tab Allows the battery pack to be locked into place during use to prevent accidental removal and subsequent power loss 8 Stylus Pen in Stylus Garage Secures the stylus pen to the Sahara NetSlate Chapter 02 Touring Your Sahara NetSlate 15 Sahara NETS EADE 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 NetSlate PC for 4 5 hours Operations that will significantly reduce battery life include but are not limited to the following 1 Using external b
69. proceed to step 6 Otherwise using your fingers or a small screwdriver press the two metal restrain ing clips on both sides of the RAM module outward and away from the module The top edge of the RAM module should pop up slightly when freed from the restraining clips Chapter 06 59 Upgrading Your Sahara NetSlate 5 Gently pull out the RAM module Try not to touch the module s connector pins to keep them clean in case you d like to use this module again 6 To insert anew RAM module align the connector pins on the bottom of the RAM module with the RAM module socket and slide the module into the socket at the same angle as when you removed it 7 Once properly inserted in the socket press the RAM module down flat until it clicks into place Make sure that you have seated the module completely into it s slot before pressing it down When the module is properly seated it should click right into place when you press it down Many memory errors or boot up failures after a RAM upgrade are due to an improperly seated module 8 Replace the cover on this compartment and then replace and tighten the screws 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 y
70. r 04 Using Your Sahara NetSlate with Windows XP 31 disable it by tapping on the Disable option box assign a single key press or keyboard combination to it by tapping on the Hot Key option box selecting an optional modifier key check box and then choosing the key from the drop down list box choose to launch an application installed on your computer by tapping on the Application option box and then tap ping on the Browse button to navigate to the application you wish to launch on your hard drive or even perform a preset action such as shutting down your Sahara NetSlate by tapping on the Action option box and selecting an action from the drop down box Programming the Function Buttons Your Sahara NetSlate has four three if the optional Tapping on this icon in the System 3G module is installed Tray will open the Tablet Properties user programmable function controlPanel buttons located on the front panel to the right of Properties Tablet Button Brightness the display screen You can e a E use the Tablet Properties De Ae sae ew Panel located in the Shee a system tray to reprog ram HotKey2 Button Function Settings the buttons to activate a E A ain different preprogrammed HotKey3 Button Function Settings task or to launch a Custom C Explorer Browser C EMail application of your choice pei pasa HotKey4 Button Function Settings NOTE If your Sa
71. r it will perform especially when running multiple tasks or applica tions simultaneously Your Sahara NetSlate 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 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 informa tion on how to upgrade your computer s secondary memory module Be sure to follow the procedures in the previous section Before you Begin ANY Upgrade Procedure 58 Chapter 06 Upgrading Your Sahara NetSlate 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 Locate the RAM module compartment near the center of the back panel of the system just above the docking connector Remove the two screws that secure the RAM module compartment cover use a 0 Philips head screw driver Lift the 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 If it is empty
72. r the Sahara NetSlate be careful not to A 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 Slide the battery locking tab the tab closest to the top of the tablet in the opposite direction of the unlocking arrow en graved on the tab itself Once the locking tab clicks into position the battery should be securely seated 1 Please be sure to check that the System Restore Disc matches the Operating System OS installed on your Sahara NetSlate There will not be a System Restore Disc included if you ordered your Tablet PC without an OS option Some units may include a restore image on the internal hard drive in addition to or in lieu of a restore disc 2 Chapter 01 Getting Started Inserting the battery pack To Remove the Battery Pack Turn off the Sahara NetSlate and remove the power cord from the DC Power In port Turn over the tablet and place it ona 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 Removing t
73. re limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment 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 opera tion instruction as documented in this manual 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 vi Preface 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 Fax Modem 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 equip ment IF REQUESTED THIS INFORMATION MUST BE GIVEN TO THE TELEPHONE COMPANY The REN helps to determine the number of devic
74. re that appears until you are told to lift to proceed To quit this routine without saving the data hit on your keyboard if you have one connected T9 Touch the red square Chapter 04 Using Your Sahara NetSlate with Windows XP 25 4 When the calibration is complete you can test the screen accuracy by either tapping around the screen or using the Draw test in the Tools tab in the main window of the PenMount Control Panel If you check the Plot Calibration Data option in the Advanced Calibration mode a linearity comparison graph will be dis played after the Advanced Calibration is complete The black lines reflect the ideal linearity assumed by the PenMount control panel while the blue lines represent the approximate linearity calculated by the calibration There may be circumstances where you don t want the calibra tion data to be stored in the controller Perhaps you are only run ning a test or you want the pre calibrated state to be restored when you restart the system In these cases checking Turn off EEPROM storage will disable the write in of calibration data Calibrating the Touch Screen from the Command Prompt The calibration function can be called from the Windows com mand prompt in case you d like to include it in a script batch 26 Chapter 04 Using Your Sahara NetSlate with Windows XP file or map it to one of the Sahara NetSlate s user programmable
75. rive 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 20 Chapter Name 03 Battery Usage and Care 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 Name 03 Battery Usage and Care 21 Sahara NETS EADE Chapter 04 Using Your Sahara NetSlate with Windows XP While your Sahara NetSlate is a versatile mobile thin client capable of accomplishing all the same tasks as a netbook and running most all the same applications as standard laptops and desktop PCs 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 NetSlate while using Windows XP Navigating
76. ry Warnings About Battery Pack Usage Real Time Clock Battery Storing a Battery Table of Contents N UMnNbpBPWWNN ee ee AUNO Rd ma a a oo ee O OVWVYVOLVoOoNN 21 xi Using Your Sahara NetSlate with Windows XP Navigating with the Stylus Pen Touch Screen Settings and Calibration Calibrating the Touch Screen Calibrating the Touch Screen from the Command Prompt Touch Mode Audible Beeps Sound Type Beep Mode Right Click Emulation Touch Screen Test and Features Draw Right Button Icon Gesture Enable Gesture Setting Programming the Function Buttons Setting the Screen Brightness Changing Screen Resolution Color and Rotation Display Settings Color Correction Launch Zoom Entering Text with Windows XP s On Screen Keyboard Entering Text with the Eyesboard Virtual Keyboard Connecting to the Internet Using a Wireless LAN Connecting to a WWAN with the optional 3G 3 5G Module Using a Wired LAN requires optional Docking Cradle Using Both DHCP and a Static IP Address Bluetooth Wireless Connectivity Automatic Device Registration Manual Device Registration Securing Your Sahara NetSlate BIOS Settings Creating a Windows Login Password Creating the Password In Windows XP Creating the Password In Windows Vista Setting Ownership of the TPM Windows XP Professional Windows Vista xii Table of Contents 23 23 24 24 26 27 28 28 29 29 29 30 30 30 31 32 33 33 33 34 35 36 36 37 37 39 41 42 43 44 44
77. s ISP is correctly installed in the tablet s SIM port located in the Wireless Compartment see the section Back View in the chapter Touring Your Sahara NetSlate for its location Wireless networking mode not correct only when optional 3G Data Module is installed Check the wireless power toggle on the top of the Tablet to make sure it is in the proper mode blue WiFi only orange 3G only both or purple both active Use the wireless mode button to place the tablet into the proper mode see see the section Front View in the chapter Touring Your Sahara NetSlate for its location Chapter Name 07 Troubleshooting 67 Networking Problems Solutions Problem Cannot see the network Possible Cause Wireless transmitter is turned off Wireless networking mode not correct only when optional 3G Data Module is installed Solution Check the wireless power toggle on the top of the Tablet to make sure it is switched on Check the wireless power toggle on the top of the Tablet to make sure it is in the proper mode blue WiFi only orange 3G only both or purple both active Use the wireless mode button to place the tablet into the proper mode see the section Front View in the chapter Touring Your Sahara NetSlate for its location Cannot connect to network Wireless security set tings are incorrect Make sure that the wireless security set tings of your tablet match the settin
78. sed in conjunction with specialized software 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 Typical use for such encryption would be to prevent unauthorized access to the data stored on your hard drive 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 This chapter will get you started by enabling the TPM for use with your security software management system 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 IMPORTANT A USB keyboard must be attached to the Sahara NetSlate prior to powering on the system in order to navigate the tablet s BIOS Chapter 05 Securing Your Sahara NetSlate 49 1 Power on or restart the Sahara NetSlate When the TabletKiosk logo screen appears hit the f 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 Alter
79. sting the touch screen Chapter 04 Using Your Sahara NetSlate with Windows XP 29 PenMount Control Panel Device Multiple Monitors Tools About Test by drarwing on the touch screen Sra Show Hide the icon For switching buttons 3 a Right Button Icon Desktop System Tray N CI Gesture Enable Gesture Setting Back to Default OK Draw Opens the Draw Test window where you can test the accuracy of your screen s calibration by drawing on the screen Using the Menu button in the upper left corner of the test window you can hide or show a visual grid display the pixel coordinate screen location of the pen s touch display the screen registers touch active press and release as well as clear the screen and exit the test Right Button Icon Enables a visual mouse icon that allows you to set which mouse button press will be registered for the following tap on the screen left click or right click Useful for when Right Click Emulation is disabled or when pressing and holding on the screen is impractical or cumbersome You can choose to display the icon in the System Tray or on the Desktop Gesture Enable Gestures are short cuts that you can perform with a simple flick of your finger or pen on the screen or by drawing a simple predetermined shape For example with Gestures enabled 30 Chapter 04 Using Your Sahara NetSlate with Windows XP simply dragging in a straight line down the scr
80. t may cause undesired operation of the device This Class B 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 NETS EADE Table of Contents Preface Copyright Disclaimer Important Safety Instructions Caution Safety Notices for the Power Cord Notice of FCC Compliance FCC Statement to Users for the Fax Modem European Union CE Marking Declaration Getting Started What s in the Box Setting Up Your Sahara NetSlate Step 1 Inserting the Battery Pack To Remove the Battery Pack Step 2 Connecting the Tablet PC to an External Power Source Step 3 Connecting Applicable Peripherals and Networking Cables Step 4 Powering on the Sahara NetSlate Step 5 Completing the Operating System Installation Step 6 Navigating with the Touch Screen Touring Your Sahara NetSlate Front View Top View Left Side View Right Side View Back View Battery Usage and Care Using the Battery for the First Time Charging the Battery Under Typical Conditions Problems Charging the Battery Battery Status Low Batte
81. the PenMount 6000 USB icon 2 Tap on the Setting tab and then tap on either option box in the Touch Mode section at the top of the tab Chapter 04 Using Your Sahara NetSlate with Windows XP 27 L Device 0 PenMount 6000 USB Calibrate Setting Edge Compensation About Touch Mode Mouse Emulation click on Touch I Beep Sound Beep Mode JV Cursor Stabilizer Youlcan use Cursor JV Use press and hold as right click Stabilizer to remove 3 A jitter of cursor Delay J iawn Vio cth ined Area Back to Default Audible Beeps The touch screen can be set to make an audible response each time the screen is touched This can be useful for providing users additional confirmation of a successful input Additionally the type duration and mode of response can be adjusted To enable the audible response 1 From the Device tab tap on the PenMount 6000 USB icon and then tap Configure Alternatively just double tap on the PenMount 6000 USB icon 2 Tap on the Setting tab and then tap the Beep Sound check box to enable Sound Type The Kind of Sound drop down box gives you a choice between two different types of sound that the screen can make a Buzzer Beep from the Sahara NetSlate s internal PC speaker or an Audio Beep from the internal sound system If you choose a Buzzer Beep you can adjust the frequency and duration from
82. ttons at the top of the panel you can change the RGB color values equally or individu ally 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 experi menting 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 34 Chapter 04 Using Your Sahara NetSlate with Windows XP Intel Graphics Media Accelerator Driver Jd Notebook Scheme Options for mobile DEE color All C Red C Green C Blue Display Settings Gamma 10 Hot Keys Brightness 0 intel Guiles Ga LD rper ra l Launch Zoom j 3D Settings Information Video Overlay Launch Zoom The Intel Zoom Utility is an interesting feature of the Intel Media Accelerator Driver Tap on the 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 tap your pen around the screen the zoomed image will update PC and Ultra Mob
83. us powered USB optical floppy and hard disk drives 2 Using wireless communications devices including the internal wireless networking card optional 3G data module Bluetooth adapter or bus powered 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 Running the computer in maximum performance mode 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 17 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 con nected 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 r
84. uthentication information among all users so all user accounts on the system will have access to the Bluetooth device Do not check if you wish only for your account to have access are required you will be prompted to enter them When complete you should be returned to the Bluetooth applica tion screen and your device should be listed Chapter 04 Using Your Sahara NetSlate with Windows XP 45 Add New Connection Wizard Advanced Modem Settings Please click the Advanced Modem Settings button for futher configuration options e g for HSCSD or GPRS or click Next to continue Advanced Modem Settings 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 connec tion process redo any applicable steps For more information about configuring and using the Bluetooth application check out the online help system by either tapping fE on your keyboard or choosing Help from the Bluetooth application menu 46 Chapter 04 Using Your Sahara NetSlate with Windows XP This Page Left Blank Intentionally Chapter 04 Using Your Sahara NetSlate with Windows XP 47 Sahara NETS EADE Chapter 05 Securing Your Sahara NetSlate Your Sahara NetSlate is equipped with a Trusted Platform Module TPM that when u

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