Fujitsu 510 User's Manual
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1. Caution The battery pack and batteries inside the Pen Computer are not user replaceable Please contact Fujitsu Personal Systems Inc Service Center for replacement of all batteries Caution Danger of explosion if CMOS battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Dispose of used batteries according to manufacturer s instructions Warning CMOS battery may explode if mistreated Do not recharge disassemble or dispose of in fire Caution The battery used inside the battery pack may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated Do not disassemble heat above 100 degrees C 212 F or incinerate The battery used inside the battery pack must be replaced at Fujitsu Personal Systems Inc s Service Center only Dispose of used battery promptly Keep away from children If swallowed contact a physician at once Caution Overcharging short circuiting reverse charging mutilation or incineration of the cells must be avoided to prevent one or more of the following occurrences release of toxic materials release of hydrogen and or oxygen gas rise in surface temperature If a cell has leaked or vented it should be replaced immediately using protective gloves If and when necessary these cells must be replaced with identical new ones from the same manufacturer If a cell to be replaced is connected with other cells in series it is recommende2. FUJITSU Point 510 Pen Tablet User s Guide Fujitsu Personal Systems Inc has made every effort to ensure the accuracy and completeness of this document however because ongoing development efforts are continually improving the capabilities of our products we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the contents of this document We disclaim liability for errors omissions or future changes herein Point 510 is a trademark of Fujitsu Personal Systems Inc IBM IBM PC AT and IBM PS 2 are registered trademarks of IBM Corporation MS MS DOS and Microsoft are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Windows for Workgroups Windows 95 and Windows for Pen Computing are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Kensington is a registered trademark of Kensington Microware Limited PCMCIA is a trademark of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association All other products are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies Copyright 1997 Fujitsu Personal Systems Inc No part of this publication may be copied reproduced or translated without the prior written consent of Fujitsu Personal Systems Inc No part of this publication may be stored or transmitted in any electronic form without the prior written consent of Fujitsu Personal Systems Inc Agency Compliance UL Notice Caution For continued protection against the risk of fire replace only with the same type and rating of fuse
3. 2 2 Using the Power Button as an On Off Button 2 3 Using theP n gsn ir aise ces senken gsi 2 3 Ensuring Pen Accuracy ise ihn nier 2 4 Using HOt pads ica iisi a a A in en 2 5 Suspending and Resuming Operation 2 6 Entering Suspend Mode Suspend Resume Power Button 2 6 Entering Suspend Mode On Off Power Button unee 2 7 Resuming Operation ss Other Suspend Resume Issues Charging the Battery Pack Removing and Installing the Battery Pack Conserving Battery Power Using Connectors and Peripheral Interfaces Optional Wireless RF LAN Transceiver u Shutting Down the Point 510 Pen Tablet Chapter 3 Care and Maintenance cccccccesscessecescecsseeesseesscesaeceseecsseeeaeeses 3 1 Protecting the Display Screen ss 3 1 Storing the Point 510 Pen Tablet 3 1 Protecting the Point 510 Pen Tablet in Harsh Environments 3 2 Cleaning the Display Screen ss 3 2 Taking Care of the Pen u 2u is see 3 2 Calibrating the Point 510 Display Screen 3 3 Determining When to Perform Pen Calibration 3 3 Performing Pen Calibration ss 3 3 Solving Problems agent 3 4 vii viii Suspended Pen Tablet Will Not Resume 3 4 Display Screen Is Blank or Difficult to Read 3 5 Infrared Data Transfer is Not Working neeeeeneenenee 3 5 Wireless LAN Signal is Interrupted 3 6 Cursor Is Not Tracking Pen we 3 6 Audi
4. Microphone Power HDD Access Charge Status Low Battery Status Lights on the Point 510 Pen Tablet These status lights are described in the table that follows Status Lights 1 5 The following table shows the name and symbol for each status light and what the lights mean when they are on off or flashing Power Indicates power usage Light on continuously Pen tablet is Fully On running Light flashing Suspend mode flashes every 4 seconds Light off Pen tablet is Fully Off not running HDD Access Indicates when the pen tablet is reading or writing on the internal hard disk drive HDD CDe Charge Green LED that indicates power source and charge status Status On continuously Fast charge 0 to 89 of capacity Flashing Slow charge 90 99 of capacity On once External power attached Off Battery charged or on external power Low Battery Amber LED that indicates low battery conditions On continuously Critically low battery Flashing quickly 1 2 second on 1 2 second off very low battery Flashing slowly One second on one second off low battery Very slow flash Flashing every 4 seconds very low battery during Suspend mode Off Adequate power gt External power can come from an AC adapter auto adapter or a Point 510 cradle that supplies power For details on the Fully On Suspend mode and Fully Off power states shown by the Power light see
5. 510 pen tablet is in suspend mode The Power button temporarily serves as a Suspend Resume button Press it once to resume the Fully On state Resuming Operation Resuming operation on your Point 510 pen tablet is the same whether your pen tablet is set up to suspend using the Power button or using a software program To resume operation e Press the Power button only once Be careful to avoid pressing the Power button again during the resume process The Point 510 pen tablet returns to the Fully On state and operation resumes The screen might flicker during the resume process Resuming might take several seconds as data is read back in You can continue using the pen tablet as soon as operation resumes All programs resume at the same point that they stopped when operation was suspended Suspending and Resuming Operation 2 7 Other Suspend Resume Issues Other issues you should consider when suspending or resuming pen tablet operation are as follows When the Point 510 pen tablet is in suspend mode data stops going to and from the pen tablet Some programs might temporarily keep the Point 510 pen tablet in the Fully On state to prevent interrupting processes like data transfer until the data is completely transferred This preserves the quality and completeness of the data Your system may be set up to suspend operation automatically if you do not use the system for some period If the battery charge drops below the critica
6. Power on page 2 1 For more information about battery use and maintenance see Charging the Battery Pack on page 2 8 1 6 Getting Started Point 510 Accessories Several accessories can be used with the Point 510 pen tablet Refer to the instructions provided with these accessories for details on their use Accessories Included with the Point 510 Pen Tablet The following items are included with the Point 510 pen tablet AC adapter Point 510 pen Two screen protectors Point 510 battery pack installed in the pen tablet The user s guide for the operating system installed on the pen tablet with a certificate of authenticity for operating the system software Optional Accessories The following items are optional accessories for the Point 510 pen tablet Slip case Pen tether Hand strap Auto adapter Bar code reader Spare Point 510 battery pack Keyboard combo case Point 510 external battery charger Fujitsu low power keyboard Folding desk stand Portable port expander Port replicator High usage cradle Charge only cradle Wall mount cradle High connectivity cradle Status Lights 1 7 Getting Started Chapter 2 Using the Point 510 Pen Tablet This chapter covers the fundamental operations that you need to be familiar with to use the Point 510 pen tablet e Starting the pen tablet e Using the pen e Charging the battery pack e Connecting to other equipment e Shutting down the pen tablet P
7. off operation when you press the Power button the pen tablet switches between the Fully On and Fully Off power states If you want to suspend operation on a pen tablet set up for On Off use the power management software installed on your pen tablet When you have suspended pen tablet operation press the Power button once to resume operation the pen tablet returns to the fully on state After you press the Power button once to resume operation the Power button returns to operating as an On Off Power button Using the Pen You can use the supplied Point 510 pen to select items and run programs on the Point 510 pen tablet much like you would use a mouse on a desktop computer The pen can be used like the buttons on a two button mouse Programs that support handwriting recognition allow you to write characters directly on the screen with the pen Caution Do not use a ball point pen or any sharp object on the pen tablet This can mar or scratch the screen surface Here are some hints on how to use the pen as you would a conventional mouse e To left tap the pen tap the pen tip against the screen once This functions like a left mouse click To double tap the pen tap the pen tip against the screen twice quickly This functions like a double click of the left mouse button e To right tap the pen tap the pen tip on the Right Mouse hotpad once then tap the pen on the screen This functions like a right m
8. tasks before going into the Fully Off state The pen tablet should begin its shutdown procedure as soon as it has completed any pending tasks To shut down the Point 510 pen tablet first save your data The pen tablet does not automatically save data when you shut it down After saving your data use the shutdown function of the operating system to shut down the pen tablet 1 If system operation is suspended resume system operation 2 Save your work and close all running programs 3 Do one of the following e Windows for Workgroups users Close Program Manager and choose Power Down from the Exit Windows dialog box e Windows 95 users Choose Shut Down from the Start menu and carry out the Shut Down command The system is now shut down and fully powered off 2 14 Using the Point 510 Pen Tablet Chapter 3 Care and Maintenance This chapter gives you pointers on how to take care of and maintain your Point 510 pen tablet Protecting the Display Screen To protect the display screen use the screen protector provided with the Point 510 pen tablet The pen tip is made of a softer material than the display screen to reduce the likelihood of scratching the screen however normal wear or particles of dirt caught between the pen tip and the screen surface could mar or scratch the screen if you use the Point 510 pen tablet without the screen protector installed The Point 510 screen protector is a clear plastic sheet that you can a
9. the Point 510 pen tablet You do this by tapping the hotpads with the Point 510 pen Speaker Volume w u Display Select Right Mouse Button u pa Contrast Down Contrast Up Brightness The table below shows each hotpad icon and how to use it Speaker Volume A This hotpad controls the speaker volume Tap the hotpad to cycle through the low medium high and off settings Note that the sound level may also be controlled by settings in your application or operating system software Display Select Choose between the internal LCD monitor or an external VGA monitor if any Tap the hotpad to toggle between internal LCD and external VGA Right Mouse Button Enables you to perform functions that require a right mouse click Tap the hotpad once to activate the right tap then tap the screen Tap the hotpad once before each right tap Contrast Down Contrast Up These hotpads control the screen contrast the difference between the brightest and darkest parts of the screen Brightness Brightness is the overall lightness or darkness of the entire screen regardless of the contrast This has two settings bright and dim Tap the brightness hotpad once to switch between a brighter and dimmer screen Using Hotpads 2 5 Suspending and Resuming Operation The Point 510 pen tablet allows you to suspend and resume system operation without exiting the programs you are using Susp
10. the Point 510 pen tablet at the port on the other device The viewing angle from the IrDA port on the Point 510 pen tablet must not be more than 15 from center e Be sure the Point 510 pen tablet is close enough to the other device The distance between the two devices must be no more than approximately 3 feet 1 meter e The device that you are trying to communicate with must be compliant with the IrDA Standard Revision 1 1 or lower If you are unsure contact the computer professional who maintains the Point 510 pen tablets at your site e Your system must be properly configured before the IrDA port can be used Contact the computer professional who maintains the Point 510 pen tablets at your site for assistance if necessary Solving Problems 3 5 Wireless LAN Signal is Interrupted The Point 510 pen tablet RF transceiver is designed to send and receive a reliable signal under most conditions Occasionally the signal is interrupted This could happen when the Point 510 pen tablet is too far from an access point or the signal is physically obstructed by factors such as the material in the structure of the building If the pen tablet pauses transmission and does not appear to be resuming transmission try moving the pen tablet away from the immediate area until the signal resumes If moving the pen tablet does not solve the transmission problem or if this problem typically occurs in a specific location contact the computer professional
11. who maintains the Point 510 pen tablets at your site Cursor Is Not Tracking Pen If the cursor on the screen is not accurately tracking the pen or appears to be misaligned with the pen calibrate the pen See Calibrating the Pen earlier in this chapter for details Audio Volume Too Low If the audio volume on your pen tablet speaker or external headphones is too low check the following e Ensure that the volume level set with the Speaker Volume hotpad is set to an audible level e Ensure that any volume control in your audio program software is set to an audible level Care and Maintenance Index A accuracy pen See calibration amber light see also Low Battery light 1 6 2 9 antenna description 1 3 location 2 12 wireless RF LAN transceiver 2 13 audio adjusting See hotpads battery pack charging 2 8 conserving power 2 11 description 1 3 installing removing 2 10 recharging 2 8 replacing 2 10 beep volume See hotpads brightness adjusting See hotpads C calibration 3 3 steps 3 3 when 3 3 care of the pen tablet 3 1 Charge Status light 1 5 1 6 2 9 charging the battery pack 2 8 2 9 connectors connector door description 1 4 peripheral interfaces 2 11 contrast See hotpads cursor doesn t follow pen See calibration cursor not tracking pen 3 6 D data transfer IrDA problems 3 5 wireless LAN problems 3 6 DC power charging the battery using 2 8 port 1 4 2 12 displ
12. 10 pen tablet emits a double beep if the speaker is on Note that your system may take a few seconds to suspend operation depending on how it is configured If the pen tablet does not appear to be responding do not press the button repeatedly or more firmly Using the Point 510 Pen Tablet Any programs you are running are stopped data is preserved and the system enters a low power state called Suspend mode For more information see Power States on page 2 2 2 Observe the Power light When the light is blinking once every 4 seconds the Point 510 pen tablet is in suspend mode You can press the Power button once to resume the Fully On state Entering Suspend Mode On Off Power Button If your Point 510 pen tablet Power button is set up to turn the pen tablet on or off then to suspend operation you must use a suspend resume software program designed for this purpose Ask the computer professional at your site who maintains the Point 510 pen tablets about what software to use To suspend operation 1 Run the suspend command from a power management program on your Point 510 pen tablet The Point 510 pen tablet emits a double beep if the speaker is on Any programs you are running are stopped data is preserved and the system enters a low power state called suspend mode For more information see Power States on page 2 2 2 Observe the Power status light When the light is blinking once every 4 seconds the Point
13. al e Power Button Button that either allows you to turn the Point 510 pen tablet power on and off or to suspend operation and save your place on your pen tablet depending on how the pen tablet is set up Getting Started PC Card Door Shuttered door that allows you to gain access to the PC Card if one is installed in the PC Card slot Antenna Optional If installed an antenna that helps you send and receive data on a wireless local area network LAN Pen The main input device that you use to enter data and run programs The pen has a hole for attaching the pen tether Pen Holder A slot built into the corner of the pen tablet for storing the Point 510 pen Microphone A built in microphone that allows you to record audio information with the Point 510 pen tablet Status Lights LEDs that indicate power usage battery charge and hard disk drive usage Hotpads Tappable areas at the edge of the screen that allow you to adjust alarm beep volume display contrast and brightness and to right tap like right clicking a mouse Battery Pack Rechargeable power source for the Point 510 pen tablet Kensington Lock Attachment point built into the Point 510 pen tablet This is designed for use with a Kensington security lock that enables you to attach the pen tablet to a stationary object such as a desk Speaker Built in speaker that allows you to listen to audio files on the Point 510 pen tablet Pen Tether Attachm
14. ay choosing See hotpads double click with pen 2 3 E eject button PC Card 2 12 F fully off state 2 2 fully on state 2 2 G green light 1 6 2 9 H hand strap mounting points 1 4 harsh environments 3 2 HDD access light 1 6 headphones external 2 13 headphones external jack 2 12 high usage contacts 2 12 2 13 hotpads adjusting video audio 2 5 description 1 3 right click mouse 2 3 selecting display 2 5 Index 1 idle power state 2 2 IrDA port about 2 13 description 1 4 location 2 12 problems with 3 5 J jacks external headphone and microphone 1 3 1 4 K keyboard port 1 4 2 12 2 13 L left click with pen 2 3 lights about 1 5 Low Battery light 1 6 2 9 low battery recharging 2 9 maintaining the pen tablet 3 1 microphone built in 1 3 external jack 1 4 2 12 2 13 P PC Card door 2 12 eject button 2 12 slot 2 12 2 13 PC Card door description 1 3 pen calibrating display screen 3 3 description 1 3 double click 2 3 left click 2 3 replacing tip 3 2 tether attachment point 1 3 Index 2 using 2 3 See also calibration pen tablet features and controls 1 2 1 4 power 1 6 starting and running 2 2 suspending and resuming 2 6 peripheral contacts 1 4 peripheral interfaces 2 11 power conserving battery 2 11 Power button setup 2 1 power states 2 2 starting the pen tablet 2 2 status light 1 6 using conserving 2 1 power button conside
15. d that the other cells be replaced with the new ones at the same time FCC Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the 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 and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures 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 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Shielded interconnect cables must be employed with this equipment to ensure compliance with the pertinent RF emission limits governing this device Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Fujitsu Personal Systems Inc could void the user s authority to operate the equipment FCC Not
16. d to conserve power When the pen tablet detects pen or other input it returns to the Fully On state e Suspend Mode A low power state Operation is suspended and the pen tablet is in low power usage Most functions are off to conserve power and the pen tablet does not respond to the pen or other input Data in programs that were running is stored in random access memory RAM and power is provided to RAM to keep from losing the data e Fully Off All functions are turned off The pen tablet does not respond to the pen or other input Power usage is stopped Your Point 510 pen tablet might be set up to enter a low power state automatically after a period of inactivity to conserve battery power Starting the Pen Tablet Start the Point 510 pen tablet by pressing the Power button once The Point 510 pen tablet will start Windows for Workgroups or Windows 95 Caution Press the Power button only once when you start the pen tablet Pressing the Power button again after the start up process begins could cause system problems Using the Power Button as a Suspend Resume Button If the Point 510 pen tablet has the Power button set up for Suspend Resume operation then after the pen tablet starts pressing the Power button switches between the Suspend mode and Fully On power states 2 2 Using the Point 510 Pen Tablet Using the Power Button as an On Off Button If the Point 510 pen tablet has the Power button set up for power on
17. en The Point 510 pen tip is made of a soft plastic material that is designed to minimize scratching of the display screen With use the pen tip may become worn or may pick up particles of dust or dirt that can scratch the display screen Using a damaged or warped pen tip on the Point 510 pen tablet may cause unpredictable results If your pen exhibits problems replace the pen with another Point 510 pen Replacement pens are available in packets of five pens 3 2 Care and Maintenance Calibrating the Point 510 Display Screen Each time you tap the Point 510 screen the Point 510 pen tablet determines where you tapped it in order to perform the function you requested Calibration helps the Point 510 pen tablet accurately determine what you are tapping Determining When to Perform Pen Calibration The Point 510 pen tablet comes from the factory already calibrated so that it interprets the pen location correctly If the cursor is not displayed under the pen tip when you touch the screen you should re calibrate the Point 510 pen tablet Pen calibration may be required in the following situations e The previous user of the Point 510 pen tablet writes with the opposite hand and has calibrated the pen tablet e The Point 510 pen tablet has been in use for some time without being re calibrated e You have rotated the screen from landscape wide to portrait tall orientation or from portrait to landscape orientation Note that rotating the
18. end mode conserves battery power while saving your recent work A fully charged battery pack will maintain the pen tablet in suspend mode for approximately ten 10 days The Power button on the Point 510 pen tablet can be set up as a Suspend Resume Power button or as an On Off Power button Caution Do not press the Power button more than once to resume operation The Point 510 pen tablet will take several seconds to reload information before it resumes operation and pressing the button again during the resuming process could produce unpredictable results How you use the Suspend Resume function depends on how your pen tablet is set up If you are not sure refer to Power on page 2 1 and see the computer professional at your site who maintains the Point 510 pen tablets The procedures are outlined briefly in the following table Point 510 Pen Tablet Setup Suspend and Resume Procedure Suspend Resume To suspend press the Power button once To resume press the Power button once On Off To suspend use power management software to select Suspend mode do not press the Power button To resume press the Power button once Entering Suspend Mode Suspend Resume Power Button 2 6 If your Point 510 pen tablet is set up so that the Power button suspends and resumes operation you can take the following steps to put the pen tablet in Suspend mode 1 Press the Power button once The Point 5
19. ent Points Bars built into the Point 510 case for attaching the pen tether to the tablet The other end of the tether fits the corresponding hole in the end of the Point 510 pen External Stereo Headphone Jack Jack for external stereo headphones System Features and Controls 1 3 External Mono Microphone Jack Jack for an external mono microphone Serial Communications Port Port that allows you to connect a serial device such as a modem DC Power Port Port for attaching external DC power to the Point 510 pen tablet Keyboard Port Port for attaching a keyboard to the Point 510 pen tablet System Interface Connector Door Protective cover for the Point 510 System Interface connector which lets you use your Point 510 pen tablet with other equipment such as a printer IrDA Port Infrared interface that allows wireless communication with other devices that are equipped with an IrDA port High Usage Contacts Metal contacts that correspond to connectors on a Point 510 cradle one of several peripheral holder charger connector units available for the Point 510 pen tablet Hand Strap Mounting Points Four screw fittings that allow you to attach the optional hand strap Getting Started Status Lights The status lights are LEDs that give you information about system power hard disk drive use and battery charge The following figure shows the status lights on the front of the Point 510 pen tablet MIC moe Built in
20. ice for Systems With Built In Wireless LAN Adapter To comply with the FCC regulations on intentional radiator 47 CFR 15 Subpart C do not change or replace the antenna provided with the unit in any way Any attempt to do so will constitute a violation of the FCC regulations Caution Do not come into contact with the antenna during operation Canadian DOC Compliance This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as 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 classe B prescrites dans le reglement sur le brouillage radio lectrique dict par le Minist re des Communications du Canada vi Table of Contents Chapter 1 Getting Start d usine en 1 1 System Features and Controls sss 1 2 Status Lights 1 5 Point 510 Accessories na seca E Sa 1 7 Accessories Included with the Point 510 Pen Tablet 1 7 Optional Accessories u 1 7 Chapter 2 Using the Point 510 Pen Tablet 2 1 Power 2 aan l gen esd vk ees des een dr te 2 1 Power States inner 2 2 Starting the Pen Tablet 55e dea ities 2 2 Using the Power Button as a Suspend Resume Button
21. lly low charge level the amber Low Battery light is flashing quickly the system is forced into suspend mode and will not resume until a charged battery pack is installed or external power is attached The Point 510 Power button is not pressure sensitive If the pen tablet does not go into Suspend mode or Fully Off within a few seconds do not press the button harder Pressing the button harder may damage the pen tablet When the Point 510 pen tablet shuts down it emits a beep if the speaker is on This lets you know that it is going into the Fully Off state Charging the Battery Pack The Point 510 battery pack can be charged while it is installed in the Point 510 pen tablet You can use the pen tablet or press the Power button to suspend or turn off the pen tablet without interrupting the charging process 2 8 Using the Point 510 Pen Tablet The following table shows how battery lights show battery status The green Charge Status light indicates the power source and charge status On continuously Fast charge 0 to 89 of capacity Flashing Slow charge 90 99 of capacity Flashes faster at 90 slower at 99 One second on External power is attached When external power is attached and the battery is 100 charged the light comes on for a few seconds then turns off Off Battery is not being charged The amber Low Battery light indicates low battery conditions On continuously Critically low battery Fla
22. n state you can continue using it Conserving Battery Power A fully charged battery pack can run the Point 510 pen tablet continuously for up to five 5 hours Your results may vary depending on how the pen tablet is set up You can extend the life of your battery pack by conserving battery power Here are some suggestions for conserving battery power e If you will not be using the Point 510 pen tablet for a few minutes suspend operation by putting the pen tablet in Suspend mode see Suspending and Resuming Operation on page 2 6 e If you will not be using the Point 510 pen tablet for an extended period of time such as at the end of your work day turn the system Fully Off e Select the low Brightness setting for the screen by tapping the Brightness hotpad see Using Hotpads on page 2 5 Using Connectors and Peripheral Interfaces Connectors and peripheral interfaces on the Point 510 pen tablet allow you to connect a variety of equipment to the Point 510 pen tablet such as a microphone headphones keyboard or printer You can also connect your Point 510 pen tablet to one of several cradles or portable connectivity peripherals Cradles and connectivity peripherals for various work environments have been designed for use with the Point 510 pen tablet These products enable you to easily connect your Point 510 pen tablet to stationary hardware For more information about the cradle for your pen tablet if any refer to
23. o Volume Too Low ss 3 6 Chapter 1 Getting Started The Point 510 pen tablet is an easy to use high performance personal computer that you can run by touching the screen with a supplied pen sometimes called a stylus The Point 510 pen tablet runs the popular Windows for Workgroups or Windows 95 software This chapter gives an overview of the Point 510 pen tablet s features and explains basic use Antenna Optional PC Card Door Power Button Pen Holder Kensington Lock Attachment Point Speaker e 4 Microphone al api Status Lights 6 Hotpads Battery Pack Point 510 Pen Tablet Features Front 1 1 Antenna Optional re Pen Tether Attachment Point External Stereo Headphone Jack 41 External Mono Microphone Jack Pen Tether Attachment Point Serial Communications Port LO De O sa Keyboard Port System Interface Connector Door IrDA Port High Usage Contacts Hand Strap Mounting Points Battery Pack Point 510 Pen Tablet Features Back System Features and Controls 1 2 Before you use the Point 510 pen tablet familiarize yourself with its basic operation The main features and controls that you use to operate the Point 510 pen tablet are described briefly below These items are described in detail later in this manu
24. ouse click The hotpads are described on page 2 5 To move the cursor hold the pen tip against the screen and move the pen You can also lift the pen the cursor will stop moving and then tap the screen where you want the cursor to appear the cursor will instantly appear in that area To select an object tap the pen tip on the object s icon once left tap To start a program tap the pen tip twice rapidly double tap on the program icon Some programs require only one tap to start Using the Pen 2 3 To move something on the screen place the pen tip directly over the object then as you press and hold the pen tip against the display screen move the pen The pen can be attached to the tablet with an optional pen tether The pen tablet has attachment points on the right and left sides to accommodate left handed and right handed users Pen Tether Sold Separately Point 510 Pen and Tether Ensuring Pen Accuracy The Point 510 pen tablet comes from the factory already calibrated so that it interprets pen taps correctly If the cursor is not displayed directly under the pen tip when you touch the screen then you should re calibrate the Point 510 pen tablet For more information see Calibrating the Point 510 Display Screen on page 3 3 2 4 Using the Point 510 Pen Tablet Using Hotpads The hotpads are controls along the edge of the Point 510 screen that let you use functions and make adjustments on
25. ower Before you start using the Point 510 pen tablet familiarize yourself with the various ways your pen tablet can use and conserve power Understanding this aspect of the pen tablet may keep you from losing data you have entered into the pen tablet This chapter contains information for two different uses of the Power button depending on how the Point 510 pen tablet has been set up Being familiar with these power states can help you determine how specific power information in this chapter applies to your pen tablet Your Point 510 pen tablet will be set up to do one of two things when you press the Power button e Suspend or resume system operation without turning power off e Turn power on or off Caution Ask the computer professional at your site whether the Power button on your pen tablet is set up to control Suspend Resume or Power On Off This may help prevent possible loss of data under certain conditions when you press the Power button Power 2 1 Power States The Point 510 pen tablet behaves differently depending on its power state The pen tablet can be Fully On partially on Idle Standby Suspended or Fully Off The pen tablet s behavior for each power state is as follows e Fully On The pen tablet is running and the display screen is on The pen tablet responds to the pen and other input Power usage is at the normal rate Idle and Standby A low power state Some functions are off or regulate
26. pply to the screen surface You can use the pen tablet as usual with the screen protector installed it does not affect the performance or usability of the pen tablet or the pen When the screen protector becomes worn you can easily replace it with a new one For details on how to install or replace the screen protector refer to the installation instructions provided with the screen protector Storing the Point 510 Pen Tablet Store the Point 510 pen tablet in the Fully Off state with a charged battery pack installed The Point 510 battery pack provides power to some of the pen tablet s internal components even when the pen tablet is fully off You can store the pen tablet for about 30 days with a fully charged battery pack installed After 30 days you should recharge the battery pack or replace it with a fully charged battery pack 3 1 Protecting the Point 510 Pen Tablet in Harsh Environments The Point 510 pen tablet is designed for use in protected environments where there is no direct exposure to rain mists or sprays Avoid exposing the pen tablet to these conditions Cleaning the Display Screen To clean the Point 510 display screen wipe the screen surface gently using a soft cotton cloth dampened with water or a mild solution of water and liquid detergent Caution The Point 510 pen tablet is not waterproof Do not pour liquids on the pen tablet or wash the pen tablet with a heavily soaked cloth Taking Care of the P
27. rations 2 1 description 1 2 location 2 12 problems solving 3 4 R reset button 2 12 resume about 2 6 power button 1 2 problems with 3 4 right click using hotpad 2 5 right tap how to 2 3 right mouse hotpad 2 5 S screen blank display 3 5 cleaning 3 2 screen contrast adjusting 2 5 screen protector 3 1 Select 2 5 serial port 1 4 2 12 2 13 solving problems 3 4 speaker beep volume adjusting 2 5 external headphone jack 1 3 internal 1 3 standby power state 2 2 status lights 1 3 1 5 description 1 6 stylus See pen suspend about 2 6 power button 1 2 suspend mode 2 2 using software to 2 3 system See pen tablet system interface connector 2 12 2 13 T troubleshooting 3 4 V video adjusting See hotpads W wireless LAN interrupted transmission 3 6 using with pen tablet 2 13 Index 3 Index 4
28. s connected and from that point charging proceeds until 100 charge is reached or external power is disconnected As long as external power remains connected to the pen tablet the charging process continues until the battery pack reaches 100 charge Charging the Battery Pack 2 9 Removing and Installing the Battery Pack The battery pack can be removed from the Point 510 pen tablet and replaced with a charged battery pack You can then charge the removed battery pack in the optional external battery charger You can remove or install the battery pack while the system is Fully Off or in Suspend mode To remove and install a battery pack on the Point 510 pen tablet 1 Save any important files and information in programs that you are using 2 Put your pen tablet in Fully Off or Suspend mode For more information see Suspending and Resuming Operation on page 2 6 3 Slide the battery latch on the battery pack in the pen tablet open as shown in the following illustration 4 Slide the battery pack out of the pen tablet SS latch to open IND Battery Pack en Latch Removing the Battery Pack 5 On the charged battery pack slide the latch open Slide the charged battery pack into the system unit until it fits snugly Slide the latch forward into the closed position 2 10 Using the Point 510 Pen Tablet 6 Press the Power button to power on or resume operation When the pen tablet returns to the Fully O
29. screen does not affect pen calibration however changing the screen orientation may cause you to hold the pen tablet and pen in a slightly different position Performing Pen Calibration Calibrating the pen tablet display screen is simple although you should try to keep your hand steady to get the best calibration reading To calibrate the pen do the following 1 If you are using Windows 95 From the Start menu select Settings then select Control Panel then double tap Handwriter icon Tap the General property sheet On the General property sheet tap the Pen Calibration button Tf you are using Windows for Workgroups From the Start menu select Settings then select Control Panel then double tap the Calibrate icon The screen shows the instructions for Pen Calibration 2 Position the Point 510 pen tablet as you normally do during use Be sure to hold the pen at the angle that you regularly use Calibrating the Point 510 Display Screen 3 3 3 Perform the calibration steps according to the instructions on the screen The calibration utility displays cross hairs in each corner of the screen one at a time Tap the center of each cross hair as it appears holding the pen the same way you would hold it while using the pen tablet After you have tapped all of the cross hairs a box appears with three buttons Tap one of these buttons to accept cancel or retry your calibration settings If you don t tap any of the buttons
30. shing quickly 1 2 second on 1 2 second off very low battery One second on one second off low battery Very slow flash Flashing every 4 seconds very low battery during Suspend mode flashing synchronized with the Power light Off Battery power is adequate or external power is attached External power can come from an AC adapter auto adapter or a Point 510 cradle that supplies power To charge the battery pack 1 With the Point 510 pen tablet disconnected from external power sources look at the amber Low Battery light to determine the battery charge level The lower the battery level the longer the battery pack will require for recharging 2 Connect the Point 510 pen tablet to a power adapter or a Point 510 pen tablet cradle that provides power If the battery pack charge level is below 90 when external power is initially connected the green Charge Status light comes on and the battery begins charging When the Charge Status light turns off the battery is 100 charged Note If battery power is less than 90 capacity when external power is attached green Charge Status light on continuously the battery starts charging automatically until 100 charge is reached or external power is disconnected If battery power is 90 or more when external power is attached Charge Status light flashes once the battery does not charge Charging begins only when battery power is less than 90 at the time that external power i
31. tablet cannot resume operation until it cools off to a predetermined temperature Move the pen tablet to a cooler location and prevent direct sunlight from shining on it Care and Maintenance Display Screen Is Blank or Difficult to Read The display screen can be adjusted using the hotpads For details on using these controls see Using Hotpads on page 2 5 If the display screen on your Point 510 pen tablet is blank confirm that the pen tablet is running the Power light is on continuously and check the following e The display contrast setting may be set to extreme high or low levels causing the screen to appear blank Try adjusting the contrast using the hotpads e The ambient temperature can affect the display contrast You may need to adjust the display contrast periodically using the hotpads to compensate for changes in temperature e The Point 510 pen tablet might be set up to use an external monitor Tap the Display Select hotpad to determine if the Point 510 display screen is selected Infrared Data Transfer is Not Working If you are experiencing problems transferring data over the Point 510 pen tablet s infrared interface IrDA check the following e Can the IrDA port on the Point 510 pen tablet see the IrDA port on the other device There must be a direct line of sight path between the IrDA port on the Point 510 pen tablet and the IrDA port on the other device e Be sure you are pointing the IrDA port on
32. the Point 510 Connectivity Peripherals User Guide or contact your local help desk Conserving Battery Power 2 11 The connectors and interfaces on the Point 510 pen tablet are located along three sides of the pen tablet as shown PC Card Slot Eject Button Reset Button f Ld Lis 3 x BE i Antenna Optional PC Card Door Power Button Point 510 Pen Tablet Connectors Top N TAE OF z i Keyboard DC Power 9 Pin Serial External External Stereo Port Communications Microphone Headphone Port Port Port Point 510 Pen Tablet Connectors Right I 7 LU J High Usage IrDA Port System Interface Contacts Connector Point 510 Pen Tablet Connectors Bottom 2 12 Using the Point 510 Pen Tablet Here is a description of each connector on the Point 510 pen tablet PC Card slot Allows you to use a PC Card with the Point 510 pen tablet To remove a PC Card press the eject button inside the PC Card door Keyboard port A D Allows you to connect a Fujitsu low power 3 3 volt keyboard and most other PS 2 style 5 volt keyboards 9 pin serial port 3 This is a fully functional RS232 C serial port Allows you to connect amodem or any other external de
33. uipped with the wireless RF LAN transceiver have an RF antenna mounted on the pen tablet to transmit and receive the signals antenna shown on page 2 12 Optional Wireless RF LAN Transceiver 2 13 The RF LAN transceiver allows you to transmit and receive data using your Point 510 pen tablet in your facility Access points can be stationed throughout your facility to carry the signals between your Point 510 pen tablet and the wired LAN and help maintain a reliable connection Consult the computer professional at your site who maintains the Point 510 pen tablets for details on the wireless LAN and the use of the RF LAN transceiver Shutting Down the Point 510 Pen Tablet Your Point 510 pen tablet Power button may be set up to suspend operation without exiting programs saving your place or it may be set up to shut down completely If the Power button is set up to suspend operation find out if the computer professionals who manage the Point 510 pen tablets at your site allow users to shut down the units themselves If so follow the procedure specified by the computer professional at your site to shut down the pen tablet If your Point 510 pen tablet is set up to shut down completely using the Power button you can press that button once to shut down the pen tablet completely If the Point 510 pen tablet does not respond immediately when you press the Power button do not press the button again Wait a few seconds The pen tablet finishes
34. vice with a serial interface External Stereo mini jack for headphones headphones External S Mono mini jack for a microphone microphone High usage Eleven metal contacts that correspond to pogo pins contacts D springy metal connectors on certain cradles These allow LJ for quick reliable connect and disconnect of the Point 510 pen tablet many times during the work day IrDA port Infrared serial port IrDA1 0 standard located between the serial port B High Usage contacts and the System Interface connector An infrared transceiver built into the system unit allows you PER to communicate with another device such as a printer u equipped with an IrDA port The effective range for infrared communication is about 3 feet 1meter To transmit and receive data using this port you must provide a clear line of sight path between the Point 510 pen tablet IrDA port and the IrDA transceiver on the other device System interface A 120 pin connector that allows you to connect the Point connector m 510 pen tablet to a peripheral cradle when quick connect and disconnect is not necessary The pins provide connections to equipment such as printers Optional Wireless RF LAN Transceiver The Point 510 pen tablet can be equipped with an optional radio frequency RF transceiver and antenna that allow you to send and receive data from a centralized computer on a wireless local area network LAN Point 510 pen tablets eq
35. within 20 seconds the Point 510 pen tablet goes back to the previous calibration settings The buttons are OK If you are satisfied that you tapped the cross hairs accurately tap OK Your taps are then used to calibrate the screen Cancel If you do not want to use your taps to calibrate the screen tap Cancel Your taps are not used and the previous settings are used Recalibrate If you want to try again tap Recalibrate The calibration instructions reappear Solving Problems Solutions to some common problems are described in this section If you are experiencing a problem with your Point 510 pen tablet that you cannot solve by taking the actions described contact the computer professional at your site who maintains the Point 510 pen tablets Suspended Pen Tablet Will Not Resume If the Point 510 pen tablet will not resume operation after operation was suspended check the following possible causes The Point 510 battery pack might be defective or discharged to the critically low level When the battery pack cannot supply adequate power the pen tablet is forced into suspend mode to avoid a total power failure To correct this problem either connect an external power supply such as the AC adapter or charging cradle or install a charged battery pack in the Point 510 pen tablet The pen tablet might be too hot To avoid damage to heat sensitive components the pen tablet enters suspend mode if it gets too hot The Point 510 pen
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