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Trimble Yuma Rugged Tablet Computer User's Manual

1. Notational Conventions Throughout this manual the following conventions are used to distinguish elements of text NOTE identifies additional information that requires special attention CAUTION identifies important information that if not followed may result in loss of data or damage to the tablet computer Hardware and keyboard keys are shown in a bold typeset For example Press the F1 key to complete A title command setup item or button that you can see on the screen is shown in boldface A value or an option that you can select for a setup item is shown in italic For example Select When I press the power button set it to Shut down and then tap the Save changes button CHAPTER I Getting Started Congratulations on purchasing this rugged tablet computer The rugged design allows you to use it in harsh outdoor environments You can use it under blazing heat subzero cold driving rain or dusty surroundings places you could not take a consumer grade tablet computer This chapter tells you step by step how to get the tablet computer up and running You will find instructions for the following procedures e Unpacking e Installing Battery Packs and Connecting to AC Power e Turning the Tablet Computer On and Off e Taking a Look at the Tablet Computer An Explanation of External Components and their Functions Getting Started 1 1 Getting the Tablet Computer Running This section guides you through th
2. e When every home office is powered by equipment that has earned the ENERGY STAR the change will keep over 289 billion pounds of greenhouse gases out of the air e If left inactive ENERGY STAR qualified computers enter a low power mode and may use 15 watts or less New chip technologies make power management features more reliable dependable and user friendly than even just a few years ago e Spending a large portion of time in low power mode not only saves energy but helps equipment run cooler and last longer Regulatory Information A 11 e Businesses that use ENERGY STAR enabled office equipment may realize additional savings on air conditioning and maintenance e Over its lifetime ENERGY STAR qualified equipment in a single home office e g computer monitor printer and fax can save enough electricity to light an entire home for more than 4 years e Power management sleep settings on computers and monitors can result in much savings annually Remember saving energy prevents pollution A 12 Because most computer equipment is left on 24 hours a day power management features are important for saving energy and are an easy way to reduce air pollution By using less energy these products help lower consumers utility bills and prevent greenhouse gas emissions Regulatory Information
3. displayed in meters e Speed D ddd 3 digits after the decimal point displayed in Kilometers e Magnetic or True course E eee 3 digits after the decimal point Virtual GPS must be running for valid GPS data to be entered in the photo Press the GPS Settings button in the upper tool bar and ensure that Virtual GPS is acquiring data See below under GPS Settings Continuous Continuous ml Tap this button to enable or disable default the taking of 3 photos continuously in just one tap of the Shutter button Self Timer Tap this button to disable default or delay 5 or 10 seconds the shutter release upon tapping the Shutter button Image Size Image Size Tap this button to set the photo s image size and format 640x480 default 1280x1024 1600x1200 available only with 2 M module Operating Your Tablet Computer Display Display Tap this button to enable default or disable the display of pop up OSD information Color Setting a Color Settings MLO Tap this button to configure the color of the image The following items can be configured by pressing the or icon on the adjustment bar on the bottom of the screen e Brightness 0 to 20 levels default is 10 e Contrast 0 to 15 levels default is 8 e Saturation 0 to 15 levels default is 9 The configuration of the image color will be synchronized with the settings of the live image and photo
4. F1 Displays help information F2 up directional Selects next higher value F2 down directional Selects next lower value Information Menu The Information menu contains the basic configuration information of the system Information Main Advanced Boot Exit 5 4 Using BIOS Setup and System Recovery Main Menu The Main menu contains the system date and time settings as well as shows the basic configuration of the system Teer Main Advanced Boot Exit System Time 16 System Time sets the system time System Date sets the system date Advanced Menu The Advanced menu contains various system settings Information Main Boot Exit Power Button Delay Disabled Using BIOS Setup and System Recovery 5 5 Power Button Delay allows you to set the amount of time to press power button before turning off the tablet computer When set at Disabled the tablet computer will turn off immediately upon pressing the power button Vehicle Antenna allows you to switch to using the external antenna when your tablet computer is attached to the active vehicle dock AC Initiation determines if connecting AC power will let your computer automatically start up or resume from Sleep Hibernation mode Boot Menu The Boot menu sets the sequence of the devices to be searched for the operating system THEM Elm ChElincem Boot Bai 1 USB FDC The bootable devices will be automatically detected during POST Power On Self Tes
5. To run BIOS Setup Utility press the Enter button when the prompt appears on the screen during system startup The prompt shows up on the screen for only a few seconds You must press the Enter button quickly A small window appears select Launch System Setup by pressing the Directional Button and then press Enter button again The BIOS Setup Utility main screen appears as shown next 5 2 Using BIOS Setup and System Recovery Information Main Advanced Boot Exit The BIOS Setup Utility screen can be divided into four areas On the top is the menu bar containing the titles of the available menus Each menu title brings a specific menu e The left column of the menu displays the menu items e The top right of the menu provides more detailed information when a menu item is highlighted e The bottom of the menu provides keyboard instructions for moving around and making selections You must go through two or three levels to complete the setting for an item In most cases there are three levels menu title pull down menu and submenu Use the keyboard to move around and make selections Keyboard information can be found at the bottom of the screen A brief description of keyboard usage is listed next Using BIOS Setup and System Recovery 5 3 Button Function Left right directional Selects a menu title Up down directional Selects an item or option Enter Opens or closes the option window when an item is selected
6. green bar of each satellite changes dynamically the stronger the signal the longer the bar shown Below each bar is the PRN Pseudo Random Number of each discovered satellite and the signal strength data is shown on the bottom of the bar No PRN is shown when GPS is not functioning or no satellites are discovered The maximum number of signal bars displayed is 13 When the GPS signal is weak the PRN is displayed but no signal indicator bar is shown The satellite map shows the satellites discovered and are placed on the satellite map according to their parsed latitude and longitude Satellites are displayed in the following colors indicates the SBAS satellite with PRN indicates the satellite is in view in track and in use with PRN indicates the satellite is in view in track but not in use with PRN Tap the Start V GPS button to start the Virtual GPS Tap the Stop V GPS button to stop the Virtual GPS Tap the Exit button to exit Virtual GPS Operating Your Tablet Computer 2 15 settings The Settings tab allows you to configure or view the following e GPS Settings e Mask e NMEA Message e Virtual COM Port Settings GPS Info Settings Data View Version 0 0 1 15 GPS Settings NMEA SIRF Binary SBAS ON OFF Static Navigation ON OFF Add Mask NMEA Message Virtual COM Settings Remove Elevation deg Donotuse DOP mask GGA GSA GSV B Rate C
7. such as a USB flash drive printer keyboard joystick and more Audio Output Connects a set of headphones external speakers with Connector gt amplifier or an audio recording device Serial Connector Connects a serial communication device RS232 Microphone Connects an external microphone Connector pS Power Connector Connects the AC adapter 1 10 Getting Started Expansion Slot Side NOTE To access the SDIO and ExpressCard slots use the Phillios screwdriver end of the stylus or a small 1 Phillips head screwdriver to release the four screws as shown securing the compartment cover Ref Component WiFi GPS and Bluetooth Wireless Antenna SDIO Slot ExpressCard Slot Getting Started Description Inside is the antenna for WiFi GPS and Bluetooth wireless transmission Accepts a Secure Digital SD card for removable storage media and I O input output function Accepts an ExpressCard for additional functions 1 11 1 12 CAUTION e There are no user serviceable parts in the antenna compartment Disassembly of this area will void your warranty e Do not remove Allen screws securing the antenna compartment cover Extended Cap The extended cap allows you to extend the tablet s seal against dust and water while using SDIO or ExpressCard s After removing the expansion slot cover use the Phillips screwdriver end of the stylus or a small 1 Phillips head screwdriver to screw i
8. this mode Off Use the Windows Start Menu in the lower left and follow the shutdown procedure You can force the tablet computer to turn off by pressing and holding the power button for more than 6 seconds This is not the recommended method for turning off your tablet computer but may be necessary if the system is locked up Hybrid Sleep Press the power button for less than 4 seconds or use the Windows Start Menu to put the unit in Hybrid Sleep mode Hibernation Use the Windows Start Menu to put the tablet computer in hibernation mode Press the power button to resume or turn on the tablet computer from any of these modes See Power Management in Chapter 3 for more information NOTE By configuring in the BIOS Setup Utility you can have the tablet computer automatically start up or resume when external AC power is plugged in See Advanced Menu in Chapter 5 for information Getting Started Taking a Look at the Tablet Computer This section identifies the external components of the tablet computer and briefly describes the function of each component NOTE Depending on the model you purchased the appearance of your tablet computer may not be exactly the same as those shown in this manual Front Side Ref Component Description Webcam Lens Allows you to use your tablet computer s camera function LED Indicators Shows the current status of the tablet computer Power Solid green
9. 3 K 6C GPGGA 041338 000 2503 4764 N 12132 5910 E 1 04 2 9 42 8 M 15 2 M 0000 6D GPGSA A 3 08 27 07 20 3 1 2 9 1 0 32 GPGSV 3 1 11 28 59 327 18 20 50 114 32 11 43 036 13 32 37 079 7B GPGSV 3 2 11 08 35 227 38 17 31 309 27 27 217 38 04 20 236 24 7C GPGSV 3 3 11 07 17 190 37 19 10 078 25 04 178 4F GPRMC 041338 000 A 2503 4764 N 12132 5910 E 0 19 343 40 091208 O0F GPVTG 343 40 T M 0 19 N 0 4 K 6C GPGGA 041339 000 2503 4765 N 12132 5910 E 1 04 2 9 42 9 M 15 2 M 0000 6C GPGSA A 3 08 27 07 20 3 1 2 9 1 0 32 GPGSV 3 1 11 28 59 327 18 20 50 114 33 11 43 036 14 32 37 079 7D GPGSV 3 2 11 08 35 227 38 17 31 309 27 27 217 38 04 20 236 24 7C be GPGSV 3 3 11 07 17 190 37 19 10 078 25 04 178 4F LS SGPRMC 041339 000 A 2503 4765 N 12132 5910 E 0 20 341 92 091208 08 GPS FW Version GSW3 2 4_3 1 00 12 SDK003P1 00a stanv ces Stopv cPs Exit 2 20 Operating Your Tablet Computer Using the Camera A camera located on the front and rear side of your tablet computer allows you to take pictures The G Camera software has been installed or you can install another third party application to use the camera feature Using the G Camera Application G Camera is a unified user interface utility that allows you to perform the following e Take pictures e Record video e Path tracking and capture e GPS configuration To open the G camera application double tap the G Camera program
10. V COM column shows the created virtual COM port number The I O column shows if the application is used Open or not used The B Rate column shows the baud rate from other GPS application that is using the virtual COM port 16 virtual COM ports can be created When you attempt to add the 17 COM port a warning message will pop up Tap Apply to save and execute the settings The settings would not be changed even if the system were returned from Sleep mode Tap Default to cancel the current settings and restore the default settings Tap Apply to complete the changes Operating Your Tablet Computer 2 19 Tap Sync to synchronize current settings and update the status of the GPS settings Data View The Data View tab shows a summary of raw data string received from satellites which is viewable but not editable The Data View window is auto scrollable and will be cleared as soon as GPS signal is disconnected You can start or stop as well as clear the message log Data will be returned in either NMEA or SiRF Binary format depending on the selection chosen on the Settings page GPS Info Version 0 0 1 15 Data View GPGSV 3 1 11 28 59 327 18 20 50 114 33 11 43 036 14 32 37 079 7D as GPGSV 3 2 11 08 35 227 38 17 31 309 27 27 217 38 04 20 236 24 7C GPGSV 3 3 11 07 17 190 37 19 10 078 25 04 178 4F GPRMC 041337 000 A 2503 4764 N 12132 5910 E 0 18 342 03 091208 07 Stop GPVTG 342 03 T M 0 18 N 0
11. a user of these products you are responsible for ensuring that the products are used only in the countries or regions for which they were intended and for verifying that they are configured with the correct selection of frequency and channel for the country or region of use Any deviation from permissible settings and restrictions in the country or region ofuse could be an infringement of local law and may be punished as such The European variant is intended for use throughout the European Economic Area However authorization for use is further restricted in particular countries or regions within countries as follows Regulatory Information General European standards dictate maximum radiated transmit power of 100 mW Effective Isotropic Radiated Power EIRP and the frequency range 2400 2483 5 MHz Belgium and the Netherlands In Belgium and the Netherlands the product may not be used outdoors See the instructions next under the heading Turning Off the Wireless LAN Radio France Departments in Which the Wireless LAN Module Can Be Used Indoors Only The wireless LAN module can currently be used indoors only in the following 38 departments of mainland France Please turn off your wireless LAN radio when operating the device in areas places other than the 38 departments listed 0r Ain Oriente fe ine Joo Joyas fos ame fa Loiret Cher fos Have Rhin for Ardennes fas fror r semeetan o aree so Manche 7S Pa
12. arrow key decreases the LCD brightness F2 RIGHT arrow key increases the LCD brightness Serves as the Enter key F1 Enter key resets the computer same as Alt Ctrl Del on a keyboard F2 Enter key places the tablet computer in power saving mode which changes the Windows Power Plan to Power Saver mode and changes the brightness about 45 nits Pressing F2 Enter again turns the power saving mode OFF returning to the Windows Power Plan to the setting from before power saving mode NOTE The power saving mode works only when on battery power Displays and receives information for the tablet computer Receives sound and voice for the tablet computer Getting Started Rear Side Ref Component Description Stylus Holder Provides a convenient place to store the stylus Use the stylus on the touchscreen and to loosen screws on the battery pack and expansion slots CMOS Camera Allows you to use the camera function Lens Speaker Sends out sound and voice from your tablet computer Battery Packs Supplies power to your tablet computer when external power is not connected Getting Started 1 9 Bottom Side Ref Component Description Docking Connects to a docking station Connector External GPS Will support connection to an external GPS antenna once Antenna the active vehicle dock accessory is available pass through Connector USB Ports oS Each of the two ports connects a USB device
13. card Pull the card out of the slot Replace the compartment cover and secure with four screws Expanding Your Tablet Computer CHAPTER 5 Using BIOS Setup and System Recovery BIOS Setup Utility is a program for configuring the BIOS Basic Input Output System settings of the tablet computer The BIOS is a layer of software called firmware that translates instructions from other layers of software into instructions that the tablet computer hardware can understand The BIOS settings are needed by your tablet computer to identify the types of installed devices and establish special features System Recovery reinstalls Windows to your system and configures it to the system s factory default settings This chapter describes how to use the BIOS Setup and System Recovery Using BIOS Setup and System Recovery 5 1 BIOS Setup When to Use You need to run BIOS Setup utility when e You see an error message on the screen requesting that you run BIOS Setup utility e You want to restore the factory default BIOS settings e You want to modify some specific hardware settings e You want to modify some specific settings to optimize the system performance How to Use NOTE e The BIOS Setup Utility screens shown in this chapter are for your reference only The actual items or settings on your tablet computer may differ e The settings you select in your operating system might override similar settings in BIOS Setup Utility
14. cord into the AC adapter and the male end into an electrical outlet 5 When the AC adapter is connected the battery pack is charging The battery status indicator C shows three different states Solid green battery is fully charged Solid amber battery is charging Blinking red battery capacity is below 10 CAUTION e When you disconnect the AC adapter disconnect from the electrical outlet first and then from the tablet computer A reverse procedure may damage the AC adapter or the tablet computer e When unplugging the connector always hold the plug head Never pull on the cord 1 4 Getting Started Turning the Tablet Computer On and Off Turning On 1 Make sure that the tablet computer is either connected to AC power or the battery is charged 2 Press the power button Notice the screen appears blank for 8 10 seconds but the power LED lights up The power indicator H shows 2 different states Solid green tablet computer is turned on Blinking green tablet computer is in sleep mode Getting Started 1 5 1 6 Turning Off To turn off the tablet computer use the Shut Down command of your operating system CAUTION Wait for at least five seconds after turning off the tablet computer before turning it back on When you finish a working session you can stop the tablet computer by shutting it down or leaving the tablet computer in Sleep or Hibernation mode To stop in Do this
15. or touching any exposed parts of the body especially the face or eyes while transmitting Do not operate the radio or attempt to transmit data unless the antenna is connected if not the radio may be damaged Use in specific environments The use of wireless devices in hazardous locations is limited by the constraints posed by the safety directors of such environments The use of wireless devices on airplanes is governed by the Federal Aviation Administration FAA The use of wireless devices in hospitals is restricted to the limits set forth by each hospital Regulatory Information A 5 A 6 Explosive Device Proximity Warning WARNING Do not operate a portable transmitter such as a wireless network device near unshielded blasting caps or in an explosive environment unless the device has been modified to be qualified for such use Use on Aircraft Caution CAUTION Regulations of the FCC and FAA prohibit airborne operation of radio frequency wireless devices because their signals could interfere with critical aircraft instruments EMC Requirements This device uses generates and radiates radio frequency energy The radio frequency energy produced by this device is well below the maximum exposure allowed by the Federal Communications Commission FCC This device complies with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 subpart C of the FCC Rules and Regulations Operation is subject to the following t
16. own internal battery or external AC power 4 2 Expanding Your Tablet Computer Connecting a USB Device Your tablet computer has two USB ports for connecting USB devices such as a digital camera scanner printer modem and mouse The USB ports support transfer rates up to 12 Mbps for USB 1 1 devices and 480 Mbps for USB 2 0 devices To connect a USB device simply plug the device cable into one of the USB ports gt Expanding Your Tablet Computer 4 3 Using ExpressCards NOTE The ExpressCard interface is not compatible with the PC card interface You need optional adapters for using PC cards on your tablet computer Your tablet computer has an ExpressCard slot ExpressCard supports the PCI Express and USB 2 0 serial data interfaces supporting speeds of up to 2 5 Gbps and 480 Mbps respectively improving speed in data transfer while conserving power usage ExpressCard Type The ExpressCard slot can accommodate a 34 mm ExpressCard 34 wide ExpressCard Typical ExpressCards support a very extensive range of applications including memory wired and wireless communication cards and security devices Inserting and Removing an ExpressCard To insert an ExpressCard 1 Remove the four screws securing the compartment cover 2 Locate the ExpressCard slot on the tablet computer 3 Slide the ExpressCard with its label facing up all the way into the slot until the rear connectors click into place 4
17. right mouse click on a PC Drag Hold the stylus on the screen and drag across the screen to select text and images 2 2 Operating Your Tablet Computer Touchscreen Calibration Utility When there is a noticeable discrepancy in the placement of the stylus on the screen and the indicated position of the onscreen pointer use the calibration utility under Start gt All Programs gt TouchKit gt CalTouch to correct the error HID CalTouch V2 0 4 1327 General HID Touch Digitizer 25 Points Linearization Clear Advanced ok _ caca av Tap the RS 232 Touchscreen icon and then tap 25 Points Linearization Tap and hold each of the 25 targets to calibrate the touchsreen Operating Your Tablet Computer 2 3 Using the Input Panel Use the Input Panel to enter text and perform various keyboard functions There are two types of Input Panels for you to use e Writing Pad Allows you to write on the writing pad like writing on a piece of paper Your handwriting will be converted into typed text e Touch Keyboard Allows you to enter text by tapping the keys with your stylus like pressing the keys on a standard keyboard Opening the Input Panel To open the Input Panel press F3 By default the touch keyboard appears on the screen To switch between the two types tap 2 or E at the upper left corner of the Input Panel Tools Gam GB 2B GE GE rn GO GN Acc ll al Al Al ll cli ail a crs AS PF EPP KEE
18. 4 Expanding Your Tablet Computer 4 When anew card is seated the tablet computer will detect it and try to install the appropriate driver Follow the on screen instructions to complete the process To remove an ExpressCard 1 Tap the Safely Remove Hardware icon Ty found on the Windows taskbar and in the popup window tap Eject xxx where xxx is the name of the ExpressCard The Safely Remove Hardware window appears 2 Once it is safe to remove the card push the ExpressCard slightly to release the card 3 Pull the card out of the slot 4 Replace the compartment cover and secure the four screws Expanding Your Tablet Computer 4 5 Using the SD Card Reader Your tablet computer has a Secure Digital Input Output SDIO Card Reader slot 4 6 To insert a SD card l 2 3 4 Remove the four screws securing the compartment cover Locate the SD Card Reader slot on the tablet computer Align the card with its connector pointing to the slot and its label facing up Slide the card into the slot until it reaches the end Windows will detect the card and assign it a drive name To remove a storage card l 2 Tap Start then Computer Tap the Safely Remove Hardware icon Ty found on the Windows taskbar and in the popup window tap Eject xxx where xxx is the name of the SD Card The Safely Remove Hardware window appears Once it is safe to remove the card push the SD Memory Card slightly to release the
19. A Donotuse DOP mask Remove Auto PDOP 8 HDOP 8 Sync Default Apply GPS FW Version ee a GSW3 2 5TN_3 3 01 06 C35P2 00 8766 stanv ces aiaa v 2 18 Operating Your Tablet Computer IMPORTANT Make sure that the COM port number used by the third party GPS application to connect to the Virtual GPS COM port is the same You can scan for COM port or select COM port manually using the third party s GPS application COM 45 in this example is occupied if third party s GPS application is connected Virtual GPS fol Ss GPS Info Settings Data View Version 0 0 1 13 GPS Settings Virtual COM Settings NMEA D SIRF Binary SBAS ON OFF Static Navigation ON OFF Add Remove Mask NMEA Message es TT V COM 1 O 8B Rate Elevation deg 5 z GGA arr 1 TREE aat GSA Donotuse DOP mask 2 COM31 5 3 GSV COM32 Auto PDOP 8 l COM45 Open 9600 HDOP 8 GLL YTG COM45 Virtual GPS in use Syne Default Apply GPS FW Version 5 eB GSW 2 STN_3 3 01 06 C35P2 00887608 stertv ces Stop V GPS Exit To remove a virtual COM port 1 Select a COM port number with Virtual GPS in use status 2 Tap Remove and the virtual COM port is removed and the status will change to Free The available COM port numbers are from to 70 The
20. Folder Location Folder Location aa Tap this button to set the location of the folder for storing photos and videos as well as KML format The default location for storing photos and videos is C Users User s name Pictures The following screen appears Operating Your Tablet Computer 2 25 i Browse For Folder Select a folder E Documents i Downloads E Faworites I Links ie Music E Pictures gt Roaming pi Folder Fictures Make New Folder ee Cancel When the storage space of the folder location is low a warning message appears on screen When a folder that was created in G Camera was changed outside the G Camera utility the folder name will not be detected the next time G Camera is launched J Shutter Sound Tap this button to enable default or disable the shutter sound upon tapping the Shutter button Power Saving Power Saving b7 Tap this button to enable default or disable power saving When enabled the image area blanks out after the camera has been idle for a period of time To continue use tap anywhere in the live image 2 26 Operating Your Tablet Computer Camcorder Mode Camcorder mode allows you to configure the camcorder settings and video recording behavior The live image always appears in 640x480 resolution and only supports the WMV video format Cam Switch g2 a Tap these buttons to adjust the microphone s sound rec
21. Make sure that the user name or password is correct You have moved out of range of the network Turn off power management Power Management Problems The tablet computer does not enter Sleep or Hibernation mode automatically If you have a connection to another computer the tablet computer does not enter Sleep or Hibernation mode if the connection is actively in use Make sure that the Sleep or Hibernation time out is enabled The tablet computer does not enter Sleep or Hibernation mode immediately If the tablet computer is performing an operation it normally waits for the operation to finish The tablet computer does not resume from Sleep or Hibernation mode The tablet computer automatically enters Sleep or Hibernation mode when the battery pack is empty Do any one of the following Connect the AC adapter to the tablet computer Replace the empty battery pack with a fully charged one Troubleshooting Software Problems An application program does not work correctly e Make sure that the software is correctly installed e If an error message appears on the screen consult the software program s documentation for further information e Ifyou are sure the operation has stopped reset the tablet computer See Resetting the Tablet Computer later in this chapter Sound Problems No sound is produced e Make sure that the volume control is not set too low Increase the volume by pressing t
22. OM30 COM31 COM32 0 Auto PDOP RNC HDOP 8 GLL VIG Sync Default GPS FW Version k GSW3 2 4_3 1 00 12 SDK003P1 00a surv ces eee GPS Settings Select NMEA or SiRF Binary default is NMEA format of message Turn SBAS Satellite Based Augmentation System WAAS EGNOS MSAS ON OFF default is ON It is a system that supports wide area or regional augmentation through the use of additional satellite broadcast messages Turn Static Navigation ON OFF default is OFF It freezes the position of a tracking object when its speed is below the threshold 2 16 Operating Your Tablet Computer Mask Select the elevation 0 to 90 degrees for covering some satellites with a specific angle default is 5 degrees Select Do not use DOP Dilution Of Precision mask default is on or the Auto PDOP Position 3D Precision HDOP Horizontal Precision 1 to 50 default is Gray out 8 DOP is used in geometrics engineering to describe the geometric strength of satellite configuration on GPS accuracy NMEA Message These settings can only operate in NMEA format Configure the data log frequency off 1 to 10 seconds of GGA default 1 second GSA default 1 second GSV default 1 second RMC default 1 second VTG default 1 second and GLL default is off Virtual COM Port Settings In the Virtual COM Settings section select the drop down arrow to display a list of available virtua
23. PS Info Settings Version 0 0 1 14 ay Vane Satellite Map Fix Mode Fix 2D Date Stamp 12 16 2008 Time Stamp Cur Latitude 25 N 3 30 1 Cur Longitude 121 E 32 32 8 Cur Altitude 67M Cur Speed 3 5 Km Cur Course 212 2 of true N Satellites 3 SV s used in fix Signal Indicator GPS FW Version nomen GSW3 2 4_3 1 00 12 SDK003P1 00a _starv ces Stop v GPS Als G4 J OVINE ee m 2 4 27PM NOTE If the Virtual GPS utility is removed or not detected a warning message Virtual GPS program was not detected Check if Virtual GPS program was installed properly appears If the Stop V GPS button has been pushed the application will not see a COM Port and you will have to restart Virtual GPS to reopen the port To return to using the G Camera application you can tap anywhere on the G camera application or you can minimize or exit the Virtual GPS application Operating Your Tablet Computer 2 33 Using Camera Switching Utility NOTE The Camera Switching Utility is not recommended for use with G Camera The Camera Switching Utility allows you to specify which camera lens the front or rear lens you want to use for the camera software you will be using Follow this procedure to switch the camera lens 1 Close all applications that use the camera function 2 Open the Camera Switching Utility by double tapping the Camera Switchi
24. RF DEVi CErsi ei ecacecin est soe dace cn tunte A 5 USA and Canada Safety Requirements and Notices A 5 European Union CE Marking and Compliance Notices A 7 ENERGY STAR acensar aero ante ee A 11 Earning the ENERGY STAR oo ccccsccssesesesesseseesees A 11 Remember saving energy prevents pollution A 12 iii Preface This manual contains information that will help you operate this rugged tablet computer It is divided into 7 chapters and 1 appendix Chapter 1 Getting Started takes you through the process of setting up the tablet computer and identifying its external components Chapter 2 Operating Your Tablet Computer tells you how to use the tablet computer s components and features Chapter 3 Managing Power provides information on power management Chapter 4 Expanding Your Tablet Computer provides information on installing and using peripheral devices Chapter 5 Using BIOS Setup and System Recovery describes the BIOS Setup utility that configures the tablet computer s BIOS settings and system recovery utility that reinstalls the Microsoft Windows operating system to the table computer Chapter 6 Caring for the Tablet Computer gives you tips on care and maintenance Chapter 7 Troubleshooting gives solutions to common problems you may encounter when using the tablet computer Appendix Regulatory Information provides regulatory statements and safety notices on your tablet computer
25. Settings Bluetooth Assistant Bluetooth Information Exchanger Wireless File Transfer Remote Camera Add New Connection NOTE The status of wireless switch will persist through Sleep mode or turning off the tablet computer For detailed information on using the Bluetooth Utility open the Bluetooth Utility User Guide on your tablet computer by tapping Help Tap on the Contents Index or Search tab to browse the contents of the User Guide 2 12 Operating Your Tablet Computer Using the Virtual GPS Application Your tablet computer has a GPS Global Positioning System receiver module built in and includes the Virtual GPS software Virtual GPS shows the GPS signal availability status of the system s GPS module allowing you to check if the GPS feature 1s working properly Virtual GPS also allows you to create virtual COM ports which can connect to two or more GPS applications at the same time Virtual GPS is a unified user interface utility that allows you to manage and configure the following e GPS information e Settings e Data view To open the G camera application double tap the Virtual GPS program icon on the Windows desktop or tap Start gt All Programs gt Virtual GPS gt Virtual GPS The first time Virtual GPS is launched it automatically scans all COM ports Ifa COM port is found the system will open the port and GPS data will be entered all information will appear on the GPS Info tab and will be con
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27. Trimble Yuma Rugged Tablet Computer User s Manual January 2010 2010 Trimble Navigation Limited All rights reserved TRADEMARKS Trimble the Globe amp Triangle logo and Yuma are trademarks of Trimble Navigation Limited registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office and in other countries Microsoft Windows and the Windows logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Microsoft products are licensed to OEMs by Microsoft Licensing Inc a wholly owned subsidiary of Microsoft Corporation The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such marks by Trimble Navigation Limited is under license All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners NOTE Display images shown may vary slightly from actual display Information in this manual is subject to change without notice Table of Contents Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Getting Started incite neteeeheecaneeee 1 1 Getting the Tablet Computer Running cccceeeeeeees 1 2 Unpack S eenn ANNON 1 2 Installing Battery Packs and Connecting to AC Power 1 3 Turning the Tablet Computer On and Off ee 1 5 Taking a Look at the Tablet Computer ccceeseeeeees 1 7 PONS dEi a 1 7 REIF SIde sists cosas cvatalsed A 1 9 ISO MOMI 1G Cs sc515 Aariaecit ae edad E
28. ault Tap and hold the stylus on the fog icon located on the Windows taskbar until a ring appears You need to tap on the taskbar to show the hidden icons Lift up the stylus and the menu appears Wireless Switch Quick button NOTE If there is no fog icon located on the Windows taskbar tap Start gt All Programs gt System utility gt OSD to add the icon to the taskbar Quick Button Define The three quick buttons F1 F2 and F3 are located on the left side of the LCD panel The quick launch key utility allows you to re define the F1 F2 and F3 quick launch keys To start the utility tap and hold the stylus on ms icon on the Windows taskbar until a ring appears You need to tap on the taskbar to show the hidden icons Lift up the stylus and select the item Quick button _ Wireless Switch Quick button LE 5 Exit Operating Your Tablet Computer 2 35 Defining the buttons l Tap the F1 F2 or F3 folder to select the quick launch button that you want to redefine 2 To assign a program tap the Open icon Quick Button Definition Cancel Open 3 Browse to the folder containing the desired program Select the program filename and tap Open to complete the process Open Search p e EE 2 a Favorite Links Name Size Date modified E Recent Places SYSTEM pf Computer A Public T Computer A Network Folders 4 The appropriate icon will then appear
29. bar 1 Tap and hold the stylus on the fog icon located on the Windows taskbar until a ring appears then lift up and the menu appears You need to tap on the taskbar to show the hidden icons Wireless Switch Wireless Switch Quick button e Quick button TEE Operating Your Tablet Computer The Wireless Switch is enabled On by default which is indicated by the button being green You can tap Wireless Switch to turn it on or off 2 Ensure that the Windows Mobility Center has Wireless turned on Tap Start gt Control Panel In the search box on the right of the window type Windows Mobility Center and then in the list of results tap Windows Mobility Center The Wireless Network is turned on by default To turn off or on the wireless network tap Turn wireless off or Turn wireless on 4 Windows Mobility Center ol Es T Displan a S 72 available brightness K D Mute plugged in EA Wireless off 7 charging Brightness Volume Battery Status Wireless Network I Primary No display No sync lt landscape connected partnerships 4 E PSDA Rotate screen Connect display Sync settings Turn on Screen Orientation External Display Sync Center Presentation Settings NOTE The status of wireless switch will persist through Sleep mode or turning off the tablet computer Connecting to a Wireless Network To connect to a wireless network 1 Make sure that the wireless LAN
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31. e battery level using the battery meter To read the battery level in Windows click the battery icon R when running on battery power or jj when running on external power on the taskbar NOTE Upon replacing the battery pack the reading on the battery meter is not accurate Windows will automatically do an update every 10 seconds to get the latest correct reading Replacing the Battery Pack If you rely on battery power for a long period of time consider purchasing an additional set of batteries from your dealer to use for backup To replace the battery packs follow these steps 1 Close open applications and shut down the tablet computer 2 Make sure that the tablet computer is not connected to AC power 3 Use the Phillips screwdriver end of the stylus or use a small 1 Phillips head screwdriver to remove the two screws securing each battery pack and then lift out each battery pack Managing Power 3 3 3 4 4 Fit the replacement battery packs into place and secure each with the two screws Do not over tighten NOTE You can still operate the tablet computer on one battery while replacing the other battery pack Operating on one battery for an extended period is not recommended as an empty battery pack slot exposes the computer s internal parts to environmental hazards such as dust and water Managing Power Battery Low Signals and Actions The battery icon B changes appearance to indicate the current state
32. e procedures for getting the tablet computer ready for operation Unpacking After unpacking the shipping carton you should find these standard items e Tablet Computer e Accessories AC adapter power cord and plugs Battery pack 2 Extended cap Stylus Hand strap Tether for stylus Cleaning cloth Screen protector film 2 Windows 7 Certificate of Authenticity Label COA Quick Start Guide Inspect all the items If any item is damaged or missing notify your dealer immediately Keep the shipping carton and packing materials in case you need to ship or store the tablet computer in the future 1 2 Getting Started Installing Battery Packs and Connecting to AC Power The tablet computer operates either on the external AC power or internal battery power It is suggested that you use AC power when you start up the tablet computer for the first time CAUTION Use only the AC adapter included with your tablet computer Using other AC adapters may damage the tablet computer 1 Fit the two battery packs into place on both sides 2 Remove the rubber cap from the included stylus to expose a Phillips screwdriver or use a small 1 Phillips head screwdriver to secure the two screws on each battery taking care not to over tighten 3 Plug the DC cord of the AC adapter into the power connector of the tablet computer Getting Started 1 3 4 Plug the female end of the AC power
33. en mukaisesti Regulatory Information A 3 ENGLISH CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the equipment manufacturer Discard used batteries according to manufacturer s instructions DEUTSCH VORSICHT Explosionsgefahr bei unsachgem em Austausch der Batterie Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einen vom Hersteller empfohlenen gleich wertigen Typ Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers FRENCH ATTENTION II y a danger d explosion s il y a remplacement incorrect de la batterie Remplacer uniquement avec une batterie du m me type ou d un type quivalent recommand par le constructeur Mettre au rebut les batteries usag es conform ment aux instructions du fabricant Attention for USA Users The product that you have purchased contains a rechargeable battery The battery is recyclable At the end of its useful life under various state and local laws it may be illegal to dispose of this battery into the municipal waste stream Check with your local solid waste officials for details in your area for recycling options or proper disposal About the AC Adapter e Use only the AC adapter supplied with your tablet computer Use of another type of AC adapter will result in malfunction and or danger e Do not use the adapter in a high moisture environment Never touch the adapter when your hands or feet are wet e Allow ad
34. equate ventilation around the adapter when using it to operate the device or charge the battery Do not cover the AC adapter with paper or other objects that will reduce cooling Do not use the AC adapter while it is inside a carrying case e Connect the adapter to a proper power source The voltage requirements are found on the product case and or packaging e Do not use the adapter if the cord becomes damaged e Do not attempt to service the unit There are no serviceable parts inside Replace the unit if it is damaged or exposed to excess moisture Regulatory Information On the Use of the RF Device NOTE The information in this section applies to models with the wireless LAN module USA and Canada Safety Requirements and Notices Radio Frequency Interference Requirements and SAR The FCC with its action in ET Docket 93 62 has adopted a safety standard for human exposure to Radio Frequency RF electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC certified equipment The wireless LAN module meets the Human Exposure limits found in OET Bulletin 65 2001 and ANSI ITEEE C95 1 1992 Proper operation of this radio according to the instructions found in this manual will result in exposure substantially below the FCC s recommended limits The following safety precautions should be observed Do not touch or move antenna while the unit is transmitting or receiving Do not hold any component containing the radio such that the antenna is very close
35. er mode Troubleshooting 11 Message Description GPS info of path tracking is being This message appears when the KML file is recorded into KML file Saving KML file please wait Virtual GPS program was not detected Please check if Virtual GPS program was installed properly recording This message will appear when the user quits the program and the KML file is being saved When tapping the Virtual GPS button and the software is not detected this message will appear Virtual GPS Application Message Unable to start the Virtual GPS service Please try again Unable to open the GPS device Please check the GPS device Status Virtual GPS is unable to create more than 16 virtual COM ports Unable to remove it because this COM port is being used by another GPS application Unable to execute the Virtual GPS program because file may be lost Please re install Virtual GPS program again 7 12 Description Virtual GPS service should automatically start when system starts If not 1t may need to reboot again The Virtual GPS application will automatically scan the real GPS COM port If the real COM port is occupied does not exit or connection failed this message will appear The Virtual GPS application only allows the user to create 16 virtual COM ports When the user adds the 17th COM port this message will appear When the COM port is occupied by another GPS application and the user tr
36. ere are helpful hints to follow when you encounter any problem Try to isolate which part of the tablet computer is causing the problem Make sure that you turn on all peripheral devices connected to the tablet computer before turning on the tablet computer If an external device has a problem make sure that the cable connections are correct and secure Make sure that all the device drivers are correctly installed Make notes of your observations Are there any messages on the screen Do any indicators light Detailed descriptions are useful to the service personnel when you need to consult one for assistance If any problem persists after you follow the instructions in this chapter contact an authorized dealer for help Troubleshooting solving Common Issues For easy reference the problems are divided into these categories Problem Type CT om Ko Battery Problems P 7 4 Bluetooth Wireless Transmission Problems P 7 4 Display Problems P 7 5 Hardware Device Problems P 7 5 Hard Disk Drive Problems P 7 5 Wireless LAN Problems P 7 5 Power Management Problems P 7 7 Software Problems P 7 8 Sound Problems P 7 8 Startup Problems P 7 9 Other Problems P 7 9 Troubleshooting Battery Problems The battery does not charge Battery Status indicator does not light amber e Make sure that the AC adapter is properly connected e Make sure that the battery is not too hot or cold Allow time for the battery pack to r
37. eturn to room temperature e Make sure that the battery pack is installed correctly e Make sure that the battery terminals are clean The operating time of a fully charged battery becomes shorter e Ifyou often partially recharge and discharge the battery might not be charged to its full potential Initialize the battery to solve the problem see chapter 3 The battery operating time indicated by the battery meter does not match the actual operating time e The actual operating time can be different from the estimated time depending on how you are using the tablet computer If the actual operating time is much less than the estimated time initialize the battery Bluetooth Wireless Transmission Problems I cannot connect to another device with Bluetooth wireless technology e Make sure that both devices have Bluetooth turned on e Make sure that the distance between the two devices is not over 10 meters and that there are no walls or other large obstructions between the devices e Make sure both devices are turned on and have been configured to be discoverable e Make sure that both devices are compatible Troubleshooting Display Problems Nothing appears on the screen e During operation the screen may automatically turn off as a result of power management Press any key to see if the screen comes back e The brightness level might be too low Increase brightness by pressing the F2 button for more than 2 seconds
38. g it when you are not using it e Ifyou work with an application that uses an ExpressCard exit the application when you finish using it e Ifyou have an ExpressCard installed remove it when not in use Some ExpressCards drain power even while they are inactive e Deactivate the Wireless LAN function if you are not using it e Deactivate the Bluetooth wireless feature if you are not using it e Turn off the tablet computer when you are not using it 3 8 Managing Power CHAPTER 4 Expanding Your Tablet Computer You can expand the capabilities of your tablet computer by connecting other peripheral devices When using a device be sure to read the instructions accompanying the device together with the relevant section in this chapter This chapter gives guidelines on installing and using these devices e Serial device e USB device e ExpressCard e SDcard Expanding Your Tablet Computer 4 1 Connecting a Serial Device Your tablet computer has a serial port for connecting a serial device such as a Serial mouse or serial communication device modem Follow this procedure to connect a serial device 1 Make sure the tablet computer is not turned on 2 Plug the device cable to the serial port on the lower front part of the tablet computer 3 Turn on the tablet computer NOTE Portable modems that derive power through the serial port cannot be used with the tablet computer Instead use a modem that is powered by its
39. he F2 button for more than 2 seconds then press the cursor control button s UP arrow e Make sure that the tablet computer is not in Sleep mode e fusing an external speaker make sure that the speaker is properly connected Distorted sound is produced e Make sure that the volume control is not set too high or too low In most cases a high setting can cause the audio electronics to distort the sound The external audio device does not work e Make sure that your tablet computer is equipped with the driver needed e Tap the speaker symbol on the taskbar and check the Windows volume control e Check the volume control of your tablet computer Troubleshooting Startup Problems When you turn on the tablet computer it does not respond and the Power Indicator does not light green If you are using external AC power make sure that the AC adapter is correctly and securely connected If so make sure that the electrical outlet works properly If you are using the battery power make sure that the battery is not discharged When you turn on the tablet computer it stops after POST Restart your tablet computer Other Problems The date time is incorrect Correct the date and time via the operating system or BIOS Setup program After you have performed everything as described above and still have the incorrect date and time every time you turn on the tablet computer the RTC Real Time Clock battery is at the e
40. icon on the Windows desktop or tap Start gt All Programs gt G Camera gt G Camera Once G Camera is launched it automatically scans for the camera If the camera device 1s not found G Camera will appear on screen without an image Coe e Mode buttons ho ADA Current settings ae Cam Switch Night Mode GPS Info Continuous Self Timer image Size cs A y A aS 0 Mode setting buttons Operating Your Tablet Computer 2 21 2 22 Camera Mode The Camera Mode icon is amber when selected and is selected by default When opening G camera Camera mode allows you to configure the camera settings and take photos The live image always appears in 640x480 resolution 4 Cam Switch Night Mode GPS Info Continuous Self Timer image Size meee n Macro Ne a Y Be w o Shutter Tap this button or press Enter to take photos When the photo is being taken the button will light amber and the live image will be frozen until the image capture is complete Operating Your Tablet Computer Cam Switch Camera Switch Tap this button to switch between two camera modules The Front Camera 1 3 M and the Back Camera 2 M if available If using the 1 3 M module only the following buttons are available GPS Info Continuous Self Timer Image Size Display Folder Location and Shutter Sound All the other buttons are grayed out The 1 3 M module does not support 1600x1200 image size When using the 2 M module default a
41. ies to remove the COM port this message will appear If the Virtual GPS software is not functioning properly or not found this message will appear Troubleshooting system Utility Message Description The power saving feature can The power saving function can only be used in only be enabled when operating battery mode If the user switches to power your system in battery mode saving function in AC power mode this message will appear You have entered the wrong In Quick Button definition the user can set the F1 information XXXXXXXXX The F3 program if the user sets an invalid program system cannot find the file or types the wrong location this message will specified Please re enter a valid appear when pressing the F1 F3 button directory Troubleshooting 13 A ADDENITIYIWY Regulatory Information This appendix provides regulatory statements and safety notices on your tablet computer NOTE Marking labels located on the exterior of your tablet computer indicate the regulations that your model complies with Please check the marking labels and refer to the corresponding statements in this appendix Some notices apply to specific models only Regulatory Information On the Use of the System Class B Regulations A 2 USA Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pu
42. ii ls hl i ah dil i i ial a CIB D C SS G GS GD SG GS a Touch Keyboard isp E eld ee ye Correcting Deleting Spiana inina b Num Writing Pad 2 4 Operating Your Tablet Computer NOTE There are two other ways to open the Input Panel e Tap the Input Panel icon which appears when you use the stylus to tap a text entry area A text entry area might be the address bar in a web browser or a text box ina dialog box i e Tap the Input Panel icon 4 on the Windows taskbar Managing the Input Panel The Input Panel floats on top of the screen by default To move the Input Panel so it doesn t cover an area of the screen that you want to use place your stylus on the title bar and drag Input Panel to a new location on your screen To increase the size of the Input Panel select the lower corners and drag You can also dock the Input Panel so that it s anchored at the top or the bottom of the screen In the Input Panel tap Tools point to Docking and then tap Dock at top of Screen or Dock at bottom of Screen When you tap the Close button HE3 the Input Panel closes NOTE For more information on using the Input Panel see Windows online help Operating Your Tablet Computer 2 5 Using the Audio Features The audio subsystem of your tablet computer features e Volume control e Press the F2 UP arrow key to increase the sound volume e Press the F2 DOWN arrow key to decrease the sound volume e Integrated
43. in the box 2 36 Operating Your Tablet Computer Help An online Help of the System Utility is available onscreen Tap and hold the stylus on the fog icon on the Windows taskbar until a ring appears then lift up the stylus so the menu appears and then select the Help item to access the System Utility User Guide Operating Your Tablet Computer 2 37 CHAPTER 3 Managing Power Your tablet computer operates either on external AC power or on battery power This chapter tells you how you can effectively manage power To maintain optimal battery performance it is important that you use the battery in the proper way The topics in this chapter include How to charge the battery pack When to initialize the battery pack How to check the battery level How to replace the battery pack What happens when the battery is low and what actions to take What is Power Management How to save power Managing Power 3 1 Battery Pack The operating time of a fully charged battery pack depends on how you are using the tablet computer When your applications often access peripherals you will experience a shorter operating time NOTE Care and maintenance information for the battery is provided in the Battery Pack Guidelines section in Chapter 6 WARNING e Do not disassemble the battery pack There are no user serviceable parts inside Doing so may present risk of exposure to harmful chemicals explosion fire or high temperat
44. in the current folder File Information File Information i Tap this button to enable or disable default the EXIF data that includes Manufacturer Model Date and Time Image Size GPS Latitude Reference East or West GPS Latitude GPS Longitude Reference North or South GPS Longitude and Altitude Operating Your Tablet Computer 2 29 Delete am Delete W Tap this button to remove the current photo on display The message Are you sure you want to delete this item appears Tap OK to confirm deletion Viewing Videos G081205 0008 wmv Volume down up E E Tap this button to adjust the volume level 0 to 20 The volume level synchronizes with the system s Tap this button to go back 5 seconds of the current video Play Pause Tap this button to start or stop viewing the video Upon tapping Play the timer hour minute second would start counting and you can stop the playback temporarily anytime by tapping Pause Operating Your Tablet Computer Forward Forward gt gt Tap this button to go forward 5 seconds of the current video Capture Capture Ea Tap this button to capture a specific image in the video that is currently playing to be saved as a photo file Display Tap this button to enable default or disable the OSD feature that includes the translucent dark background for timer and volume adjustment bar Delete Delete W Tap this button to re
45. inactive for 15 minutes Normal Sleep only The computer has been inactive for 30 minutes The computer has been inactive for 360 minutes The computer has been inactive for 360 minutes Hibernation mode Power to hard disk is automatically turned off The display is dimmed Power to the display is The hard disk has been inactive for 10 minutes The computer has been inactive for 2 minutes The computer has been The hard disk has been inactive for 20 minutes The computer has been inactive for 5 minutes The computer has been automatically turned off inactive for 5 minutes inactive for 10 minutes For detailed information on power management see Windows Help Hybrid Sleep or Normal Sleep Mode 3 6 You can quickly place your tablet computer in Sleep mode Hybrid Sleep on battery or normal Sleep on AC power using the power button on the Windows Start Menu or using the tablet computer s power button default setting Managing Power There are two types of Sleep mode Hybrid Sleep and normal Sleep By default Hybrid Sleep is activated for battery power Hybrid Sleep is a very low power state that combines the quick resume benefits of Standby with the data protection benefits of Hibernation Hibernation Mode Hibernation is a very useful feature People frequently open many applications when they use computers It takes some time to get all these applications open and running and nor
46. ique de Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du R glement Canadien sur le mat riel brouileur This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications Le pr sent appareil num rique n met pas de bruits radio lectriques d passant les limites applicables aux appareils num riques de la classe B prescrites dans le R glement sur le brouillage radio lectrique dict par le minist re des Communications du Canada safety Notices About the Battery Caution Texts Concerning Lithium Batteries DANISH ADVARSEL Lithiumbatteri Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig handtering Udskiftning ma kun ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type Lev r det brugte batteri tilbage til leverand ren NORWEGIAN ADVARSEL Eksplosjonsfare ved feilaktig skifte av batteri Benytt samme batteritype eller en tilsvarende type anbefalt av apparatfabrikanten Brukte batterier kasseres 1 henhold til fabrikantens instruksjoner SWEDISH VARNING Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte Anv nd samma batterityp eller en ekvivalent typ som rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren Kassera anv nt batteri enligt fabrikantens instruktion FINNISH VAROITUS Paristo voi r j ht jos se on virheellisesti asennettu Vaihda paristo ainoastaan valmistajan suosittelemaan tyyppiin H vit k ytetty paristo valmistajan ohjeid
47. l COM Ports Create delete the virtual COM port and show the related information including the port number and status Status is displayed in the drop down list to the right of the COM port number and includes the following e Virtual GPS in use the COM port number is in use for Virtual GPS e Free the COM port number is not in use Only COM ports with a Free status can be selected as the new virtual COM port number e Other in use the COM port number is used by others Operating Your Tablet Computer 2 17 To create a virtual COM port 1 Select a COM port number with Free status GPS Info Settings Data View GPS Settings NMEA SIRF Binary SBAS ON OFF OM45 Free Static Navigation ON OFF COM46 Free COM47 Free Mask NMEA Message COM48 Free Elevation deg 5 GGA COM49 Free COM50 Free COM51 Free Donotuse DOP mask COM52 Free O Auto PDOP 8 HDOP 8 Sync Default Apply GPS FW Version i GSW3 2 5TN_3 3 01 06 C35P2 00 8766 starv ces stopv cps exe 2 Tap Add and the virtual COM port is shown on the list and the status will change to Virtual GPS in use GPS Info Settings Data View Version 0 0 1 13 GPS Settings A e Virtual COM Settings NMEA SIRF Binary COM45 Virtual GPS in use Y SBAS ON OFF Static Navigation ON OFF Add Mask ___ _ NMEA Message Elevation deg 5 GG
48. ll the buttons are available When switching from 2 M module in 1600x1200 image size to 1 3 M module the image size will be changed automatically to 1280x1024 The settings for Camera and Camcorder mode should be synchronous WE Tei gs Macro Tap this button and then choose Enable or Disable default Selecting Enable allows G Camera to obtain the correct focus on a subject without requiring you to adjust the focus manually This function is applicable for taking pictures where the subject is only a short distance from the camera The following icon appears in the preview image when Macro is enabled Light Mode Night Mode Tap this button to set the light compensation in different lighting conditions Select Enable when using G Camera in an environment where light source is weak Select Disable default when using G Camera in an environment with adequate lighting The following icon appears on the preview image when Night Mode 1s enabled 2 Operating Your Tablet Computer 2 23 2 24 GPS Info GPS Information Es Tap this button to enable or disable default the GPS data to be displayed and printed on the photo The format of GPS data is Longitude Latitude Altitude Speed Magnetic or True Course e Longitude W West or E East A aaaaaa 6 digits after the decimal point e Latitude S South or N North B bbbbbb 6 digits after the decimal point e Altitude C ccc 3 digits after the decimal point
49. llows the provisions of the European Directive 1999 S EC Danish Dette produkt er 1 overensstemmelse med det europ iske direktiv 1999 S5 EC Dutch Dit product is in navolging van de bepalingen van Europees Directief 1999 S EC Finnish Tama tuote noudattaa EU direktiivin 1999 5 EC m r yksi French Ce produit est conforme aux exigences de la Directive Europ enne 1999 5 EC German Dieses Produkt entspricht den Bestimmungen der Europ ischen Richtlinie 1999 5 EC Greek To npo v avt n npo Tic npoB ysis tns Evponaik s Odnytac 1999 5 EC Regulatory Information A 7 A 8 Icelandic essi vara stenst regluger Evr pska Efnahags Bandalagsins numer 1999 5 EC Italian Questo prodotto conforme alla Direttiva Europea 1999 5 EC Norwegian Dette produktet er 1 henhold til bestemmelsene 1 det europeiske direktivet 1999 5 EC Portuguese Este produto cumpre com as normas da Diretiva Europ ia 1999 5 EC Spanish Este producto cumple con las normas del Directivo Europeo 1999 5 EC Swedish Denna produkt har tillverkats i enlighet med EG direktiv 1999 5 EC Local Restrictions of IEEE 802 11b g Radio Usage CAUTION Due to the fact that the frequencies used by 802 1 1b g wireless LAN devices may not yet be harmonized in all countries 802 11b g products are designed for use only in specific countries or regions and is not allowed to be operated in countries or regions other than those of designated use As
50. mally they all have to be closed before the computer can be turned off When you use the hibernation feature you do not have to close the applications The tablet computer stores the state of your tablet computer to a file on the hard disk and then shuts down The next time you turn on your tablet computer you return to exactly where you left off To place your tablet computer in Hibernation mode tap the Windows Start Menu tap the arrow at the bottom right corner and select the Hibernation option NOTE You can redefine the power button on the Windows Start Menu or the tablet computer s power button so that it can be used for placing the computer in Hibernation For more information see Windows Help on Power Options Managing Power 3 Power saving Tips Aside from enabling your tablet computer s power saving mode see previous section you can do your part to maximize the battery s operating time by following these suggestions e Do not disable Power Management Choose a power plan that saves power A power plan is a collection of hardware and system settings that control how your tablet computer manages power e Decrease the LCD brightness to the lowest comfortable level e Shorten the length of time before Windows turns off the display e Many USB devices use power just by being connected If you use a USB mouse you can save power by disconnecting the mouse and using the touchpad If you use a USB flash drive unplu
51. move the current video on display The message Are you sure you want to delete this item appears Tap OK to confirm deletion Operating Your Tablet Computer 2 31 2 32 Path Logger Mode Path Logger mode allows you to start logging interval of 6 seconds the GPS data and the photo with position information and track as a path After it stops tracking it will output as KML file You can view the path with photos in Google Earth 2 Port COM30 Baud 19200 US WERN D r ie NASA eV yee 7 SAN A A REX A AN DA H AOA MT HAT syp By Be 4 Yai ev E DT tE A eh Mi A gt ee a _ j D gt N Vi a pra H x i S N a y gt Dewy E VA oy i ne gt i ERAR 4 is a4 ve ep RO fh N Wi 4 i 10 A Y AS Y A button to start recording KML file t ros Vin Path Tracking Tap this button to start recording the path and photo Tap this button again to stop tracking and build the KML file automatically All path log and photos from the period will be saved in one folder If the data is invalid the KML file will not be built Check the GPS connection status and signal strength before starting this function Pause Tap this button to stop tracking and timer count temporarily Tap the Resume button to continue tracking and timer count Operating Your Tablet Computer GPS Settings lt Upon tapping the GPS Settings button the Virtual GPS utility screen appears G
52. n the four screws on the extended cap Getting Started CHAPTER 2 Operating Your Tablet Computer This chapter provides information about the use of the tablet computer Described in this chapter are the operating basics of these components features e Touchscreen e Input Panel e Audio Features e Communication Features WiFi and Bluetooth e GPS e Camera e System Utility Operating Your Tablet Computer 2 1 Using the Touchscreen The touchscreen is a touch sensitive device that allows you to easily communicate with the tablet computer by controlling the location of the pointer on the screen CAUTION e Donotuse the screwdriver end of the stylus on the touchscreen or it will scratch your screen Use only the spring tip end of the stylus e Install the screen protector film to keep the touchscreen clean and protected Screen protectors extend the life of the display by providing a protective and replaceable barrier between abrasive grit and the surface of the display Here are some common terms that you should know when using the touchscreen Tap Tap gently on the touchscreen to select or open an item Tapping is the same as clicking the left button on a PC mouse Tap and Touch and hold the stylus lightly on the display A circle of hold dots will appear to indicate that a pop up menu will soon appear Lift up the stylus and a pop up menu appears Select the desired function This action is similar to a
53. nd of its life Call an authorized dealer to replace the RTC battery Troubleshooting 7 9 Resetting the Tablet Computer 10 You may have to reset reboot your tablet computer on some occasions when an error occurs and the program you are using hangs up If the tablet computer operation seems to hang up first wait It is possible that the tablet computer is processing data Periodically check the hard disk drive in use indicator If it flashes irregularly the program may be accessing data and preventing you from using the keypad If you are sure the operation has stopped and you cannot use the restart function of the operating system reset the tablet computer You can reset the tablet computer by pressing F1 Enter on your tablet computer If this does not work turn off the tablet computer with the power button Wait for at least five seconds and turn it on again CAUTION Resetting will cause any unsaved data to be lost Troubleshooting Warning Messages G Camera Application Message Description Unable to scan the GPS COM G Camera will scan the GPS COM port for GPS port Information or Tracking This message will appear when auto scan GPS COM port has failed The available disk space is not This message will appear when the storage space enough please change to another where video and photos are saved is not enough disk The available disk space is not This message will appear when the space is not enough o
54. ng Utility program icon on the Windows desktop or tap Start gt All Programs gt Camera Switching Utility gt Camera Switching Utility The following screen appears i Camera Switching Utility v1 1 Instructions 1 Close all applications that use the cameras 2 Open the Camera Switching Utility select the camera that you want on and leave the Camera Switching Utility open 3 Open the application that you want to use the cameras Notes The Camera Switching Utility application should remain open while your application is utilizing the camera You should only contro the camera in the Camera Switching Utility application as there may be conflicts if you try to control the camera in the other application The Camera Switching Utility tool is not recommended for use with G Camera software Rear Camera 2 0 Megapixels Exit Program 3 Tap the camera lens you want to use Do not exit the program 4 Open your application that uses the Camera function You must keep the Camera Switching Utility open while using your Camera application NOTE G Camera will not work if the Camera Switch Utility is open 2 34 Operating Your Tablet Computer Using the System Utility Wireless Switch The Wireless Switch allows you to manage the Wireless radio wireless LAN and Bluetooth refer to Chapter 2 on turning on off wireless LAN radio and Bluetooth radio When you receive the tablet computer this switch is on by def
55. ns e To maximize the battery pack s operating efficiency store it in a cool dark place removed from the tablet computer and with 30 40 charge remaining Touchscreen Guidelines e n order to protect the LCD panel use the included screen protector film e Use your finger or the included stylus on the display Using a sharp or metallic object may cause scratches and damage the display thereby causing errors e Use a soft cloth to remove dirt on the display The touchscreen surface has a special protective coating that prevents dirt from sticking to it Not using a soft cloth may cause damage to the special protective coating on the touchscreen surface To clean off hard to remove dirt blow some steam on the particular area and gently wipe away using a soft cloth e Do not use excessive force on the display Avoid placing objects on top of the display as this may cause the glass to break e When there is a noticeable discrepancy in the operation of the touchscreen function stylus touch does not correlate to the proper location on the screen recalibrate the touchscreen display see Chapter 2 Caring for the Tablet Computer 6 3 CHAPTER Troubleshooting This chapter tells you what actions to take when solving common tablet computer problems It is divided into three sections e Preliminary checklist e Solving common problems e Resetting the tablet computer Troubleshooting 1 Preliminary Checklist H
56. o interference such as microwave oven and large metal objects Plug your tablet computer into an outlet on a different branch circuit from that used by the affecting device Consult your dealer or an experienced radio technician for help I cannot connect to another wireless LAN device Make sure that the wireless LAN feature is turned on Make sure that the SSID setting is the same for every wireless LAN device in the network Your tablet computer is not recognizing changes Restart the tablet computer Make sure that the IP address or subnet mask setting is correct I cannot communicate with the tablet computer in the network when Infrastructure mode is configured Make sure that the Access Point your tablet computer is associated with is powered on and all the LEDs are working properly If the operating radio channel is in poor quality change the Access Point and all the wireless station s within the BSSID to another radio channel Your tablet computer may be in an out of range situation Move your tablet computer closer to the Access Point it 1s associated with Troubleshooting Make sure that your tablet computer is configured with the same security option encryption as the Access Point Use the Web Manager Telnet of the Access Point to check whether it is connected to the network Reconfigure and reset the Access Point I cannot access the network Make sure that the network configuration is appropriate
57. of the battery aioli Battery Level Description 070 a Discharging The icon shows the charge remaining in 10 percent increments until the charge reaches the low battery level an Low The battery charge has reached the low battery level 10 by default Critically low The battery charge has reached the critical battery level 5 by default By default Windows will display a notification and put your computer into Hibernation When the battery is low the computer s Battery Charge Indicator 7 also blinks red to alert you to take actions Always respond to low battery by connecting the AC adapter placing your computer in Hibernation mode or turning off the computer Managing Power 3 5 Power Management The tablet computer automatically enters Sleep mode The tablet computer automatically enters The power management feature helps reduce the power consumption to extend the battery life Your tablet computer supports ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Interface for power management Power supply to different components is controlled on an as needed basis This allows maximum power conservation and performance at the same time Windows comes with pre defined Power Options Balanced Power Saver and High Performance for you to select By default your tablet computer is in Balanced mode which works in this way What Default on Battery Default on AC Power Hybrid Sleep only The computer has been
58. ompleted Shmee Ghost Took kkh Capynighh c 1283 2006 Symantec Con Adbntghis hese Local file D 1000318 6H0 76319 HB Local drive 1 8192 HB 1 1 Type NTFS Size 76308 MB No name When completed the message os Recovery Complete appears Press the Enter button to continue When the message Please press any key to shutdown the machine appears press the Enter button to shut down your tablet computer Disconnect the external DVD drive Turn on your tablet computer Using BIOS Setup and System Recovery 5 9 14 The Windows setup begins You will be requested to enter information such as region date time and user name Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the setup 5 10 Using BIOS Setup and System Recovery CHAPTER Caring for the Tablet Computer Taking good care of your tablet computer will ensure trouble free operation and reduce the risk of damage to your tablet computer This chapter gives you guidelines covering these areas of maintenance e What to note when using and storing the tablet computer e How to clean the tablet computer e What to note when using the battery pack e What to note when traveling with the tablet computer Caring for the Tablet Computer 6 1 Taking Care of the Tablet Computer Location Guidelines Keep the tablet computer at least 13 cm 5 inches away from electrical appliances that can generate a strong magnetic field such as a TV refrigera
59. ording level 0 to 20 The sound recording level synchronizes with the system s When the sound is turned off the buttons for this function will not appear Record Stop eo Tap this button to start or stop the video recording process The Record button will flash during the recording process and the timer will record the elapsed time hour minute second The Camera switch and Video size button will be grayed out Sound Up Operating Your Tablet Computer 2 27 Cam Switch Camera Switch g2 Tap this button to switch between the front 1 3 M and the back 2 M default camera modules The camera switch setting synchronizes with the Camera modes MIC MIC MS Tap this button to enable or disable the microphone This feature only supports the system with a microphone device When enabled the adjustment bar will display on top of the screen When disabled the adjustment bar will be grayed out Video Size Video Size Tap this button to set the video size 320x240 640x480 default Display Display Tap this button to enable default or disable the OSD feature includes the timer and sound adjustment bar Operating Your Tablet Computer Browser Mode Browser mode allows you to view the photo and video with the corresponding file details created in Camera mode Viewing Photos G081205 0013 jpg cement Previous Next P Tap these buttons to select the previous or next file
60. oth feature is in the discoverable and pairable mode The status of the Bluetooth connection is indicated by the Bluetooth icon located in the Windows system tray in the lower right part of the screen Off O tue with red logo On 3 blue with white logo Connected blue with green logo You can use the Bluetooth Utility to configure Bluetooth connection settings and transfer files Turning the Bluetooth Radio On and Off NOTE If there is no fog icon located on the Windows taskbar tap Start gt All Programs gt System utility gt OSD to add the icon to the taskbar 1 Tap and hold the stylus on the fog icon located on the Windows taskbar until a ring appears then lift up and the menu appears You need to tap E on the taskbar to show the hidden icons Wireless Switch _ e Wireless Switch Lii Quick button Help e Help Operating Your Tablet Computer 2 11 The Wireless Switch is enabled On by default which is indicated by the button being green You can tap Wireless Switch to turn it on or off 2 The Bluetooth function is enabled by default as indicated by the Bluetooth icon on the Windows taskbar You need to tap on the taskbar to show the hidden icons To turn off or on the Bluetooth function tap and hold the stylus on the Bluetooth icon until a ring appears then lift up and the menu appears Tap Disable Bluetooth Function or Enable Bluetooth Function Bluetooth
61. r the folder has been enough or the folder which is set for saving the removed and does not exist file was removed Please change to another disk The system is currently tracking When tracking the path or saving the KML file the GPS route Do you really want and the user taps X to exit this message will to exit appear The camcorder is currently When recording or saving the video and the user performing an operation Do you taps X to exit this message will appear really want to exit The camera is currently After pressing the shutter button the counter is performing an operation Do you counting down taking pictures continuously or really want to exit saving the photo At this time the user taps X to exit This message will appear Unable to locate the front camera G Camera application will scan the camera Ifthe device or it does not exist device is not found this message will appear Unable to locate the rear camera G Camera application will scan the camera If the device or it does not exist device is not found this message will appear G Camera is used by other users G Camera application can only be used by a Please close G Camera from single user If the second user wants to use the other user otherwise function camera the other user needs to close the cannot be properly performed G Camera application Press the Start Tracking button to This message will appear when entering Path start recording KML file Logg
62. radio is on indicated by the Wireless LED indicator VY glowing in green and the Wireless Network icon Mii appears without a red X 2 Tap the Wireless Network icon fff on the taskbar An orange light in the icon indicates connections are available Operating Your Tablet Computer 2 9 3 Inthe list of available wireless networks tap a network and then tap Connect Not connected 4 mil Connections are available Wireless Network Connection A DD 108G at V Connect automatically 10996 Alan s Home Open Network and Sharing Center 4 Some networks require a network security key or passphrase To connect to one of those networks ask your network administrator or Internet service provider ISP for the security key or passphrase NOTE e Once you have connected to a wireless network a profile is added in Windows By default Windows will automatically connect to the wireless network when it is in range e For more information on connecting to a wireless network see Windows online help 2 10 Operating Your Tablet Computer Using the Bluetooth Wireless Feature Your tablet computer has integrated Bluetooth capability for short range about 10 meters wireless communications between devices without requiring a cable connection With Bluetooth data can be transmitted through walls pockets and briefcases as long as two devices are within range NOTE By default your tablet computer s Blueto
63. rive will be lost Use the Recovery DVD supplied with your tablet computer to run System Recovery 1 Back up the data you want 2 Connect an external DVD drive to your tablet computer 3 Depending on the type of your DVD drive you may need to connect external AC power to the drive If the DVD drive consumes power through the USB connector make sure that the tablet computer is on 4 Insert the Recovery DVD to the DVD drive 5 Turn on or restart your tablet computer 6 During system startup when the message press any key to boot from CD or DVD appears at the upper left corner of the screen press the Enter button The message shows up on the screen only briefly You must press the Enter button quickly Enter button Using BIOS Setup and System Recovery NOTE If you have changed the booting order in BIOS Setup so the IDE HDD has priority over USB CDROM press the Enter button quickly when the initial screen appears during system startup A small window appears Select Select Boot Device by pressing the Directional Button and press Enter Select USB CDROM and press Enter This allows you to boot from the external DVD drive 10 11 12 te The message Initializing recovery environment please wait appears on the screen When the message press any key to continue appears press the Enter button The following screen appears showing the recovery progress Wait till the process is c
64. rs 2a Dordogne foo Joe feo vom 25 pows for fome o0 Tent deneon Pyr n es Atlantique Regulatory Information A 9 A 10 Departments in Which the Wireless LAN Module s Maximum EIRP Not Shown in the Previous Table Frequency Ranges MHA 2446 5 2483 5 100 mW 100 mW on private property with Ministry of Defense approval Turning Off the Wireless LAN Radio NOTE Turning the wireless LAN radio off is not the same as disabling the wireless LAN card It is not necessary to disable the card to meet the regulatory requirements While operating the tablet computer in those French departments that do not allow use of the wireless LAN equipment the user of the equipment must turn off the wireless LAN radio in order to comply with local regulations see Chapter 2 for more information Regulatory Information ENERGY STAR LEARN MORE AT energystar gov ENERGY STAR is a government program that offers businesses and consumers energy efficient solutions making it easy to save money while protecting the environment for future generations Please reference ENERGY STAR related information from www energystar gov As an ENERGY STAR Partner MiTAC Technology Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency An ENERGY STAR qualified computer uses 70 less electricity than computers without enabled power management features Earning the ENERGY STAR
65. rsuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions 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 e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Please note The use of a non shielded interface cable with this equipment is prohibited Regulatory Information Canada Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations Class B Compliance Notice This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canada Interference Causing equipment regulations Cet appareil num r
66. speaker O e Microphone A and audio out connectors e Integrated microphone 2 6 Operating Your Tablet Computer Connecting Audio Devices For higher audio quality you can send sound through external audio devices such as speakers headphones or earphone set using the audio out connector NOTE e After connecting an external audio device make sure that you specify the use of the correct audio device in Windows e When using the external speakers headphones you cannot use the internal one Operating Your Tablet Computer 2 Using the Communication Features Using the Wireless LAN WiFi 2 8 A few of the WiFi features include Peer to Peer Ad Hoc and Access Point Infrastructure modes supported e WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy 64 128 bit data encryption e IEEE 802 11b g standard compliance Technology 802 11b 802 119 Stated Maximum 11 54 Throughput Mbps Band GHz 2 412 2 462 2 4 Modulation DSSS Direct Sequence OFDM Orthogonal Frequency Technology Spread Spectrum Division Multiplexing NOTE 802 119 mode is backward compatible with 802 1 1b mode It takes approximately 30 seconds for your tablet computer to make a successful WiFi connection and approximately 10 seconds to disconnect Turning the WiFi Radio On and Off NOTE If there is no fog icon located on the Windows taskbar tap Start gt All Programs gt System utility gt OSD to add the icon to the task
67. t and shown here allowing you to set the sequence that the BIOS uses to look for a boot device from which to load the operating system A brief description of keyboard usage is listed next Using BIOS Setup and System Recovery Button Function Tad Selects highlights a boot device F2 T Moves the device up F2 J Moves the device down F2 Enter Moves the highlighted boot device from the Boot priority order list to the Excluded from boot order list and vice versa Exit Menu The Exit menu displays ways of exiting BIOS Setup Utility After you are finished modifying your settings you must save and exit so that the changes can take effect Information Main Advanced E Exit Exit Saving Changes Exit Saving Changes saves the changes you have made and exits BIOS Setup Utility Exit Discarding Changes exits BIOS Setup Utility without saving the changes you have made Load Setup Defaults loads the factory default values for all the items Discard Changes restores the previous values for all the items Save Changes saves the changes you have made Using BIOS Setup and System Recovery 5 7 System Recovery You need to run System Recovery when Your Windows operating system does not start at all You want to restore the factory default Windows settings WARNING Using this feature will reinstall Windows to your system and configure it to the system s factory default settings All data on the hard disk d
68. tablet computer is turned on Blinking green tablet computer is in Sleep mode Battery Charge C Solid green battery is fully charged Solid amber battery is charging Blinking red battery s capacity is below 10 Hard Disk Drive 5 Blinking green hard disk drive is in use Wireless Y Solid green wireless antenna is on NOTE WiFi Bluetooth on off state is set via the OSD utility Getting Started 1 7 Ref Component F1 Button F2 Button F3 Button Power Button l Directional Button Enter Button LCD Touchscreen Microphone 1 8 Description Short press launches Microsoft Internet Explorer Long press gt 2 seconds rotates the display orientation from landscape default to portrait Short press launches the G Camera application Short press launches the input panel Long press gt 2 seconds first long press locks the keypad and disables the touchscreen The second long press unlocks the keypad and enables the touchscreen Turns the tablet computer power ON and OFF Hybrid Sleep mode by default NOTE Depending on your settings in Windows you can place the tablet computer in Sleep Hibernation Shutdown mode with the power button See Power Management in Chapter 3 for more information Serves as the UP DOWN LEFT RIGHT arrow keys except pointer on screen F2 UP arrow key increases the sound volume F2 DOWN arrow key decreases the sound volume F2 LEFT
69. then pressing the cursor control button s LEFT arrow The characters on the screen are dim e Adjust the brightness and or contrast Hardware Device Problems The tablet computer does not recognize a newly installed device e Determine if a device driver needs to be installed Refer to the documentation that came with the device e Determine if the device needs any jumper or switch settings Refer to the documentation that came with the device e Check the cables or power cords for correct connections e Foran external device that has its own power switch make sure that the power is turned on Hard Disk Drive Problems The hard disk drive error message appears on the screen e The hard disk drive has defects Ask your dealer for help Wireless LAN Problems I cannot use the wireless LAN feature Make sure that the wireless LAN feature is turned on Troubleshooting 5 Transmission quality is poor Your tablet computer may be in an out of range situation Move your tablet computer closer to the Access Point or another wireless LAN device it is associated with Check to see if there are interferences in the surrounding environment These could include microwave ovens cordless telephones wireless video cameras medical equipment and large metal objects See the next item for solving radio interference problems Radio interference exists Move your tablet computer away from the device causing the radi
70. tinuously updated The default GPS COM port is COM2 at 9600 baud Operating Your Tablet Computer 2 13 GPS Info 2 14 The GPS Info tab provides an overview of the system status GPS Info Settings Data View Version 0 0 1 15 Satellite Map Fix Mode Fix 3D Date Stamp 12 09 2008 Time Stamp 04 12 48 UTC Cur Latitude 25 N 3 28 6 Cur Longitude 121 E 32 35 6 Cur Altitude 38 M Cur Speed 0 3 Km Cur Course 337 7 of true N Satellites 4 SV s used in fix Signal Indicator SBAS Used 28 20 11 32 8 17 27 4 7 19 25 Unused amp GPS FW Version GSW3 2 4_3 1 00 12 SDK003P1 00a startv ces Stopv cPs Exit Upon tapping Stop V GPS the data feed will stop the COM port will be closed and all the related information will be frozen on the screen until you tap the Start V GPS button to start it up again The next time Virtual GPS is launched it will remember the last state whether the port was open and acquiring data or closed A summary of the values can be viewed on the upper left side of the screen It contains nine major values namely e Fix Mode 2D 3D e Date Stamp e Time Stamp e Current Latitude e Current Longitude e Current Altitude Operating Your Tablet Computer e Current Speed e Current Course e Satellites The signal indicator am is displayed on the lower left side of the screen that shows the 13 satellites signal indicator The length of the
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72. tor motor or a large audio speaker General Guidelines e Do not place heavy objects on top of the tablet computer as this may damage the display e The screen surface is easily scratched Use the screen protector film to protect it Do not use paper towels to clean the display but use the included cleaning cloth Avoid touching it with a pen or pencil e To maximize the life of the backlight in the display allow the backlight to automatically turn off as a result of power management Avoid using a screen saver or other software that prevents the power management from working Cleaning Guidelines e Use a soft cloth moistened with water or a non alkaline detergent to wipe the exterior of the tablet computer e Gently wipe the display with a soft lint free cloth Do not use alcohol or detergent on the display Battery Pack Guidelines e Recharge the battery pack when it is nearly discharged e The battery pack is a consumable product and the following conditions will shorten its life frequently charging the battery pack 6 2 Caring for the Tablet Computer using charging or storing the battery at high temperatures warmer than room temperature e tis recommended that you do not charge the battery pack at temperatures higher than 40 C 104 F A higher environment temperature will cause the battery pack s temperature to rise Avoid charging the battery pack inside a closed vehicle and in hot weather conditio
73. ures e Contact your local waste disposal service provider regarding the disposal or recycling of used battery packs Charging the Battery Pack To charge the battery pack connect the AC adapter to the tablet computer and an electrical outlet The Battery Status Indicator on the tablet computer glows amber to indicate that charging is in progress When the battery is fully charged the Battery Status Indicator glows green The charging times are as follows Battery Type Charging Time Standard x 2 Up to 5 5 hours Extended x 2 Up to 7 hours NOTE The battery level may automatically lessen due to the self discharge process 0 21 per day even when the battery pack is fully charged 100 This discharge occurs whether the battery pack is in or out of the tablet computer 3 2 Managing Power Initializing the Battery Pack You need to initialize when the actual operating time of a battery pack is much less than expected To initialize the battery pack fully charge then discharge completely by changing the Windows Power Plan to High Performance tap the E icon on the Windows taskbar and leave the AC adapter unplugged Recharge the battery pack completely by plugging in the AC adapter Checking the Battery Level NOTE Any battery level indication is an estimated result The actual operating time can be different from the estimated time depending on how you are using the tablet computer You can check the approximat
74. wo conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation The FCC limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual and operated in a commercial environment However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular commercial installation or if operated in a residential area If harmful interference with radio or television reception occurs when the device is turned on the user must correct the situation at the user s own expense The user is encouraged to try one or more of the following corrective measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Regulatory Information e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help CAUTION The Part 15 radio device operates on a non interference basis with other devices operating at this frequency Any changes or modification to said product not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user s authority to operate this device European Union CE Marking and Compliance Notices statements of Compliance English This product fo

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