First Computer T700 Tablet PC User Manual Manual 2

First International Computer Inc Tablet PC Manual 2

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SlateVision System User Guide 26 Docking Station (Optional) Except for the power charging function, you can also take the advantage of the standard or optional components on the docking station to reach higher performance in data transmission. The component includes,  Two USB 1.1 ports  One Ethernet jack (RJ45)  One slim-type CD-ROM (optional)  One VGA connector  One stereo line-out jack Figure 3.6.1 The front view of the docking station Figure 3.6.2 The side view of the docking station
Getting to Know Your SlateVision 27 Set Up the Docking Station To attach SlateVision to the docking station, place SlateVision over the docking station. Please follow these steps:  Find the female connector on the bottom of SlateVision as shown in [Figure. 3.7.1] below.  Place the female connector of SlateVision to the male connector on the docking station. Figure 3.7.1 The female connector Figure 3.7.2 SlateVision with the docking station
SlateVision System User Guide 28 Keyboard Cradle (Optional) In addition to the standard docking station that provides power charging function, there is also an optional cradle equipped with USB keyboard. With sophisticated design, the lighter and slimmer SlateVision is a reliable partner that extends your exquisite taste. Instead of using the stylus to input data in the Tablet PC Input Panel, you can place SlateVision on its keyboard cradle and input data with a standard USB keyboard. And the better part is that with the USB mouse connected, your SlateVision will function just like a desktop PC! Figure 3.8.1 Keyboard cradle Figure 3.8.2 Keyboard cradle
Getting to Know Your SlateVision 29 Figure 3.8.3 Keyboard cradle USB Keyboard (Optional) An optional standard USB keyboard you may purchase as shown below: Figure 3.9 Optional standard USB keyboard
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31 CChhaapptteerr 44 UUssiinngg SSttyylluuss aanndd TTaabblleett BBuuttttoonnss Using Your Stylus Correctly To interact with your tablet computer, SlateVision offers a unique input tool, EMD compatible stylus, that you can use it in place of a mouse or a standard keyboard. Instead of using a mouse, you can use your stylus to interact with items on your screen. You can move items, open them, change them, delete them, and more. Also, instead of using a standard keyboard, you can use your stylus with Microsoft® Tablet PC Input Panel or Microsoft® Windows® Journal to enter text with your own handwriting. SlateVision provides two forms of EMD compatible stylus, including ones that can be stored above the LCD screen, or ones come in actual pen size, and an advanced version that comes with an "eraser" that can be activated with certain software. Figure 4.1.1 The slim stylus can be stored directly above the LCD screen. Figure 4.1.2 The multipurpose stylus in actual pen size
SlateVision System User Guide 32 Use the pen instead of a mouse You can use your stylus to do many things you're used to do with mouse. That includes the pointer on the screen, clicking the left mouse, and clicking the right mouse. Use single-tap anywhere you would normally single-click with the mouse. Where you would double-click using the mouse, you now double-tap with the stylus. There are four basic actions that you can perform with your stylus. Pen actions correspond to mouse actions as follows: Stylus Action Mouse Action Point Point Tap Click Double-tap Double-click Press and hold Right-click Drag Drag Right-click equivalents You can use your stylus to use features that you would normally access with a right mouse button, such as shortcut menus. There is a button on your stylus as a right-click equivalent. Or, you can use another one stylus action called "press and hold". 1. Using stylus button as a right-click equivalent You can use the stylus button to display shortcut menus or access other program-specific right-click features. You can turn on or turn off the tablet pen button for right-click in Control Panel > Tablet and Pen Settings.  To use the stylus button for right-click, press the stylus button and hold it as you tap the screen of your SlateVision, and then release the stylus button.  To right-drag an item, press the stylus button, hold it as you drag the item to the location of your choice, and then release the choice. 2. Using press and hold for right-click You can also use a tablet pen action called "press and hold" to perform right-click equivalents. You can turn on or turn off press and hold for right-click in Control Panel > Tablet and Pen Settings. To use press and hold as a right-click equivalent, press the tip of the tablet pen into the screen, hold it down until the mouse icon appears, and then lift the tablet pen. The pop-up menu appears and then you may tap your choice now.
Using Stylus and Tablet Buttons 33 Tips for using stylus  Hold the stylus in the same way that you hold a pen or pencil when writing on paper.  Rest the palm of your hand on the screen and hold the stylus near the tip when you tap or perform other actions.  To tap successfully, tap and lift your pen quickly off the screen. Avoid pushing items with your pen.  When tapping, watch the pointer as it moves on the screen, not the tip of the stylus. This will help you more accurately tap what you're aiming at on the screen.
SlateVision System User Guide 34 Tablet and Pen Settings The Tablet and Pen Settings is a very important and useful tool when you start using the SlateVision Tablet PC. At times, you may want to adjust your stylus or change the orientation of the display screen, e.g., from landscape to portrait. You might also want to customize your tablet buttons or stylus button. You can adjust these in Control Panel > Tablet and Pen Settings, just like you adjust computer mouse settings. Settings Tab Figure 4.2.1 Tablet and Pen Settings dialog box 1. Change handedness settings Adjusting the handedness settings will improve handwriting recognition and also changes the location of menus so that your hand does not cover them. To set the right-handed or left-handed settings:  Under Handedness, select the Right-handed or Left-handed.  Under Menu Location, select the Right-handed (menu appears on left) or Left-handed (menu appears on right).
Using Stylus and Tablet Buttons 35 2. Setting up stylus and calibration If you find that the tip of the stylus does not accurately point at items on the screen, then you can calibrate how the screen responds to the pen.  Under Calibration, tap the Calibrate, as shown in [Figure 4.2.1].  There will be crosshair appearing at the four corners of the screen. Tap on the center of the each crosshair accordingly.  After finished the calibration, tap OK to exit. Figure 4.2.2 Screen calibration Display Tab Figure 4.3.1 Display tab
SlateVision System User Guide 36 1. Change screen orientation Your SlateVision screen is more versatile than a desktop or laptop. You can easily change from the landscape to portrait view. To set the screen orientation:  Under Screen orientation, select the screen orientation you want to use from the Orientation drop-down list.  Tap on Change to setup the orientation sequence.  There are four preferential settings for the screen orientations. Select None, Primary landscape, Primary portrait, Secondary landscape or Secondary portrait in the order of 1,2,3 and 4 at your will. Figure 4.3.2 Change screen orientation Figure 4.3.3 Change orientation sequence
Using Stylus and Tablet Buttons 37 NOTE  You can also change the screen orientation according to the instructions in “Using the 1st Menu Button - Rotation” in this chapter. 2. Adjust screen brightness  Select the power scheme to adjust screen brightness. Select either When plugged in or Powered by batteries from the drop-down list.  Move the slider to the left to decrease or to the right to increase the screen brightness. NOTE  You can also change the screen brightness according to the instructions in “Using the 1st Menu Button - Brightness Control” in this chapter. Pen Options Tab Figure 4.3.4 Pen Options tab 1. Adjust the stylus buttons  To have your stylus button do a right-click equivalent, select the Use pen button to right-click check box.  To enable/disable a pen eraser, select or clear the Use top of the pen to erase (where available) check box.
SlateVision System User Guide 38 Using the CTRL-ALT-DEL Button This button is used to emulate the CTRL+ALT+DEL combination key, which brings the Windows Task Manager dialog box, as shown in [Figure 4.4]. Task Manager provides information about programs and processes running on your computer. It also displays the most commonly used performance measures for processes. You can use Task Manager to monitor key indicators of your computer's performance. You can see the status of the programs that are running and end programs that have stopped responding. You can also assess the activity of running processes using as many as fifteen parameters, and see graphs and data on CPU and memory usage. In addition, if you are connected to a network, you can view network status and see how your network is functioning. If you have more than one user connected to your computer, you can see who is connected, what they are working on, and you can send them a message. Figure 4.4 Windows Task Manager
Using Stylus and Tablet Buttons 39 Using the Direction / Enter Button The up/down/left/right arrow buttons let you to choose the menu items you want to execute. The round button represents the ENTER command and use to confirm selection. To enter a menu and set settings, please follow these steps: 1. First press the 1st Menu button to invoke the first main menu and you will see four menus: Brightness, Volume, Screen Rotation, and Pen Calibration. 2. Use the up/down arrow buttons to select the menu you want and then press the Enter button to enter the sub-menu. 3. Use the arrow buttons to set the values for each field and then press the Enter button to confirm changes. 4. Press the 1st Menu button to exit the first main menu. Using the 1st Menu Button SlateVision comes with 1st Menu button for you to access an array of controls such as: Brightness, Volume, Screen Rotation, and Pen Calibration. You can change the values you need without configuring them in Control Panel or other programs anytime. Menu options are described as following: Brightness Control This option adjusts the brightness of the display. To adjust the LCD screen brightness: 1. Press the 1st Menu button to invoke the first main menu. 2. Use the up/down arrow buttons to select Brightness Control. 3. Press the Enter button, and the Screen brightness dialog box appears. 4. If you want to restore the default brightness value, select Default Value and press Enter button to confirm. 5. If you want to adjust the brightness value manually, select Adjust Brightness and press Enter button. 6. Use the to decrease or increase the screen brightness.
SlateVision System User Guide 40 Volume Control This option adjusts the volume of the speaker. To adjust the volume: 1. Press the 1st Menu button to invoke the first main menu. 2. Use the up/down arrow buttons to select Volume Control. 3. Press the Enter button, and the Volume dialog box appears. 4. Use the to decrease or increase the volume.
Using Stylus and Tablet Buttons 41 Rotation This option adjusts changes your SlateVision screen orientation. This flexibility of an adjustable screen layout that permits shifting between landscape and portrait viewing modes. To adjust the screen orientation: 1. Press the 1st Menu button to invoke the first main menu. 2. Use the up/down arrow buttons to select Rotation. 3. Press the Enter button to enter the sub-menu. 4. Use the to select the orientation you want, and you can preview the result on the upper small frame. 5. Press the Enter button to confirm changes. NOTE  The LCD integrates touch panel will only provides 16-bit high color resolution while you are using rotation function. Five options in the Rotation menu  Rotate 0 Degree - keep the screen in landscape viewing.  Rotate 90 Degree - rotate the screen 90 degree anticlockwise, in portrait viewing.  Rotate 180 Degree - rotate the screen 180 degree anticlockwise, in landscape viewing.  Rotate 270 Degree - rotate the screen 270 degree anticlockwise, in portrait viewing.  Return - exit the Rotation menu to return to main menu.
SlateVision System User Guide 42 Pen Calibration If you find that the tip of the stylus does not accurately point at items on the screen, then you can calibrate how the screen responds to the pen. This option allows you can calibrate your stylus. To do the pen calibration: 1. Press the 1st Menu button to invoke the first main menu. 2. Use the up/down arrow buttons to select Pen Calibration. 3. Press the Enter button to brings up Tablet and Pen Settings dialog box. 4. In the Settings tab, tap the Calibrate. 5. There will be crosshair appearing at the four corners of the screen. Tap on the center of the each crosshair accordingly. 6. After finished the calibration, tap OK to exit. NOTE  You can also tap the Tablet and Pen Settings icon in the Control Panel to do the pen calibration. For more the information, please refer to “Tablet and Pen Settings - Settings Tab - Setting up stylus and calibration” in this chapter.
43 CChhaapptteerr 55 UUssiinngg TTaabblleett IInnppuutt PPaanneell Invoking the Tablet Input Panel Data can be entered from the touch screen using the stylus and Tablet PC Input Panel. To invoke the Tablet Input Panel, tap the Tablet PC Input Panel icon next to the Start button on the lower left corner of desktop. You can either enter data with handwriting panel or soft keyboard of the Tablet PC Input Panel. To switch the handwriting box or soft keyboard, please tap the Keyboard or Writing Pad. Inputting with Keyboard The software keyboard looks and acts like a standard keyboard. Use your stylus to tap the keys. You can use the software keyboard to enter text anywhere that you can use a standard keyboard to enter text. The software keyboard is especially useful for entering small amounts of text that require a high degree of accuracy, such as passwords and file names. Also, the software keyboard is often the easiest tool for correcting spelling or punctuation. Tap Keyboard and a soft keyboard will display.
SlateVision System User Guide 44 Inputting with Writing Pad The writing pad converts your handwriting into typed text and inserts it in a location that you specify, such as a DOC document. In some programs, you can choose to enter your handwriting instead of typed text. You can use the writing pad to enter text anywhere that you can use a standard keyboard to enter text. The writing pad is especially useful for brief writing tasks like writing e-mail messages, recording phone messages, and taking meeting notes. Tap Writing Pad and a handwriting panel will display. Tablet Input Panel Settings You can define your custom settings by tapping the Tools on the up-left corner. There are six options: Speech, Text Preview, Dock, Options, Help, and Close. 1. Speech - to enable the two different speech modes: Dictation and Voice command to speak to your tablet computer either to dictate or give commands. The Dictation mode, your computer listens to everything you say and changes your words to text. The Voice command mode, your computer listens for specific words that correspond to an existing list of available voice commands.
Using Tablet Input Panel 45 2. Text Preview - you can use the text preview pane to review and edit your text before you insert it. 3. Dock - dock or float Tablet PC Input Panel. 4. Options - to bring up the Options dialog box for advanced settings. It contains five tabs:  Writing Pad  Writing Tools  Write Anywhere  Speech  Advanced 5. Help - display help topics, tutorial, program information, version number, and copyright. 6. Close - close the Tablet PC Input Panel.
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47 CChhaapptteerr 66 UUssiinngg WWiinnddoowwss JJoouurrnnaall What is Windows Journal? In Microsoft® Windows® Journal, you can use the tablet pen to write information and save it in a note. You can convert your writing to typed text, and you can enter typed text into your notes. You can create drawings in your notes and insert pictures. Launch Windows Journal  Tab on the Start button, point to All Programs, and then tab Window Journal to launch the program. Figure 6.1.1 Full screen view of Windows Journal Entering the Note Title Write directly in the Journal document with the stylus, such as the title “Insert Text Box to key in” in the “Note Title” area.
SlateVision System User Guide 48 Using a Pen On the Pen toolbar, you can select one of several pens that have different settings for ink color, ink thickness, and tip style. You can customize these pen settings to suit your preferences. 1. Select a pen  On the Pen toolbar, tap the small arrow to the right of the Pen button .  A list of pens appears.  Tap the pen that you want to use. 2. Change pen settings You can change the settings for any pen.  On the Pen toolbar, tap the small arrow to the right of the Pen button , and then tap Pen Settings.  In the Current pens list, tap the pen for which you want to change the settings.  Select the appropriate color, thickness, and tip style.  Select the Pressure sensitive check box. It is enabled if checked. This means that as you press harder with the tablet pen, the ink that you create in your note becomes thicker. Figure 6.1.1 Pen Settings
Using Windows Journal 49 Using a Highlighter On the Pen toolbar, you can choose one of several highlighters that have different settings for ink color, ink thickness, and tip style. You can customize these highlighter settings to suit your preferences. 1. Select a highlighter  On the Pen toolbar, tap the small arrow to the right of the Highlighter button .  A list of pens appears.  Tap the highlighter that you want to use. 2. Change highlighter settings You can change the settings for any pen.  On the Pen toolbar, tap the small arrow to the right of the Highlighter button , and then tap Highlighter Settings.  In the Current highlighters list, tap the highlighter for which you want to change the settings.  Select the appropriate color, thickness, and tip style.  Select the Pressure sensitive check box. It is enabled if checked. This means that as you press harder with the tablet pen, the ink that you create in your note becomes thicker. Figure 6.1.2 Highlighter Settings
SlateVision System User Guide 50 Using the Eraser Tool You can use to remove writing and drawing from your notes. 1. Select the eraser size  On the Pen toolbar, tap the arrow to the right of the Eraser button , and tap the size of the eraser, Small, Medium, or Large, that you want to use.  The eraser removes all of the ink that it touches.  The eraser does not affect pictures or text boxes. 2. Erase an entire ink stroke  On the Pen toolbar, tap the arrow to the right of the Eraser button , and tap Stroke.  Tap any part of the ink stroke that you want to erase.  The entire stroke is erased. 3. Erase portions of an ink stroke  On the Pen toolbar, tap the arrow to the right of the Eraser button , and tap the size of the eraser, Small, Medium, or Large, that you want to use.  Tap the Selection Tool button , and the drag the stylus over the ink that you want to erase.  Select Delete from the pop-up menu. Figure 6.2.1 Select the potion you want to delete
Using Windows Journal 51 Figure 6.2.2 Select Delete command Let's Practice! The best way to practice to use your tablet screen is the way you would use a piece of paper or writing tablet. 1. Create a new note and enter the Note Title  Enter such as the title “Welcome to my birthday party!!” in the Note Title area. 2. Insert a picture  Press and hold your stylus and then select Insert Picture from the pop-up menu. Or you can also select Picture… from the Insert menu on the toolbar. NOTE  Microsoft® Windows® Journal supports the following picture file types: .jpg , .jpeg, .gif, .bmp, .png, .wmf, and .emf.
SlateVision System User Guide 52 3. Apply the appropriate pen/highlighter color, thickness, and tip style. 4. Send your Note via E-mail  Select Send to Mail Recipient…from the File menu on the toolbar.  The Send to Mail Recipient dialog box appears.  Select the attachment file format you want to use: Journal note (.jnt), Web page (.mht) or Black and white image (.tif).
53 CChhaapptteerr 77 UUssiinngg SSttiicckkyy NNootteess What is Sticky Notes? In Microsoft® Sticky Notes, you can use it the same way that you use a paper sticky note - to retain names, phone numbers, simple maps with directions, and other information that you need to write quickly and keep easily available. You can also use a microphone to record information. A sticky note can contain both writing and recording. Launch Sticky Notes  Tab on the Start button, point to All Programs, and then tab Sticky Notes to launch the program. Figure7.1 Full screen view of Sticky Notes Make Sticky Notes open automatically at startup  On the Tools menu, point to Options, and then tap Open at Startup. Keep Sticky Notes always visible on the desktop  On the Tools menu, point to Options, and then tap Always on Top. Delete Sticky Notes  On the title bar, tap Delete button.
SlateVision System User Guide 54 Close Sticky Notes  On the title bar, tap Close button. NOTE  Your notes are automatically saved when you close Sticky Notes. Remove an ink stroke An ink stroke is a continuous movement of the stylus that starts when the stylus touches the screen and ends when the stylus is lifted. You can easily remove an ink stroke from a written note by using the scratch-out gesture.  On the Tools menu, point to Options, and then tap Enable Scratch-out Gesture.  Using the stylus, make the scratch-out gesture OVER the ink stroke that you want to erase. NOTE  If your scratch-out gesture does not OVER the ink stroke that you want to erase. There will be only some portion of the ink stroke deleted.
Using Sticky Notes 55 Create and play a voice note You can record a new voice note or add your voice to a written note.  In the lower-right corner, tap New Note button. Use the current note if the button is unavailable.  In the lower-left corner, tap Record button. Speak into your computer microphone.  When you finish recording, tap Stop button.  Tap the Play button to play the voice note with voice. NOTE  When you tap Record, the date and time appear in the title bar.  You can record a maximum of 30 seconds. The position of the slider indicates how much recording time remains.
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57 CChhaapptteerr 88 UUssiinngg SSppeeeecchh What is Speech? Speech capabilities for a computer system refers to the ability to play back text in a spoken voice (referred to as text-to-speech or TTS), or to convert a spoken voice into electronic text (referred to as speech recognition or SR). The two capabilities are independent of each other. Many systems will have only TTS. SR may be installed later either by loading a speech package, or more commonly, through an application which has incorporated speech into it. For example, a new word processor or office tool suite may include speech and it will be loaded at that time. Launch Speech For speech systems to work properly or for optimal results, the components need to be set up correctly. 1. Set up a microphone  Plug a microphone into the microphone jack on the bottom of SlateVision.  Open Speech in Control Panel.  Select the Speech Recognition tab.  Speak directly into the microphone. The sound level should register in the Microphone Level indicator.  You can also tap Configure Microphone… to invoke Microphone Wizard for you to adjust your microphone volume for use with speech recognition.
SlateVision System User Guide 58 2. Set up speakers  You can plug an external speaker into the Line-out jack or using the external speaker.  Open Speech in Control Panel.  On the Text-to-Speech tab, click Preview Voice to hear the currently selected voice; the text will be spoken, highlighting the words as they are spoken. If the speakers are working properly, you will hear the spoken words. 3. Change languages The language used by either speech recognition (SR) or text-to-speech (TTS) is dependent on the respective engine. Only one engine of each type (SR and TTS) can be active at a given time. You may decide a particular engine better meets your requirements and use that engine more often. Once an engine is set, it is not usually necessary to change it. To change an SR language:  Open Speech in Control Panel.  On the Speech Recognition tab, change the SR language by changing the SR engine. To change a TTS language:  Open Speech in Control Panel.  On the Text-to-Speech tab, change the TTS language by changing the TTS engine.
Using Speech 59 Launch Speech in Tablet Input Panel 1. Tap the Tablet PC Input Panel icon next to the Start button on the lower left corner of desktop. 2. Tap the Tools on the up-left corner and select Speech. 3. Speech contains the two speech modes: Dictation and Voice command. Let you to speak to your tablet computer either to dictate or give commands. The Dictation mode, your computer listens to everything you say and changes your words to text. The Voice command mode, your computer listens for specific words that correspond to an existing list of available voice commands. 4. Tap Start Speech… to start the speech program.
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61 AAppppeennddiixx II SSyysstteemm SSppeecciiffiiccaattiioonn Item Features Dimension 286mm(L) X 216mm(W) X 25mm(H) 11.3"(L) X 8.2" (W) X 0.95"(H) Weight 1.35 Kg Processor  Transmeta Crusoe TM5800 / 800-1000MHz  Transmeta Long-Run / Cool-Run function  Cache L1/L2: 64KB(I), 64KB(D) / 512KB  Northbridge Integrated Memory  Default 128MB DDR down on M/B  Extend SDRAM SO-DIMM slot up to 512MB Storage  2.5" HDD ATA66/100 20GB or above Display  TFT-LCD LTPS 10.4", 1024X768 XGA, 16-bit color, 124 dpi  Portrait and Landscape Mode Support  One Protection Sheet Digitizer  EMD (Active Digitizer, Electro-Magnetic Digitizer)  Report Rate: 133 dpi  Resolution: 1000 dpi  Coordinate Accuracy ±0.4mm  Hover Support Battery/Life  6-cell 3600 mAH Lithium-Ion Battery  Battery Lift: Battery Mark 4.5 hours (approximately)  Battery Charge Time: 2.5 - 3 hours Power Adapter  Auto-sensing  60W Max, 100 ~ 240V  Output Voltage: 19V, 3.16A Expansions  One Type II PC-Card Slot (CardBus Support)
SlateVision System User Guide 62 Input/Output & Connectors  One DC-in Power Jack  Two USB 1.1 Ports  One IEEE 1394 Port  One RJ11 (Modem) Jack  One RJ45 (Ethernet) Jack  One Stereo Headphone Jack  One Built-in Mono Speaker  One Built-in Microphone  One Mini-VGA Port  One IrDA 1.1 (FIR)  One Docking Station Connector  One Mini PCI Slot Communication  Built-in IrDA On Board  V.90 Modem  10/100 BaseT Ethernet  802.11b WLAN (Optional) Buttons  One Direction Button  One Ctrl-Del-Alt Button  One Menu Button (for Brightness, Volume, Screen Rotation, Pen Calibration) Enclosure  Magnesium Alloy & Plastic with Rugged Design O/S Microsoft® Windows® XP Tablet PC Edition Standard Accessories  User Guide  One EMD Standard Pen & One Stylus Pen  Recovery CD  AC-DC Power Adapter with power cord  VGA Cable  Carry Bag  Gift Box Optional Accessories  USB Keyboard  USB Mouse  Docking Station  Keyboard Cradle  Extra 6-cell 3600 mAH Battery Pack Cradle Specification  Two USB 1.1 Ports  One RJ45 (Ethernet) Jack  One Slim-Type CD-ROM (Optional)  One Stereo Line-out Jack  One VGA Connector The specification and appearance are subject to change without notice.
63 AAppppeennddiixx IIII AACC--DDCC AAddaapptteerr GGuuiiddeelliinnee This AC adaptor is a dedicated accessory to be used exclusively with SlateVision, please make sure to read this guideline before use. WARNING  Do not use the product at a voltage other than the specified voltage, otherwise can cause fire or electrical shock.  Continuing to use the product after an abnormality such as generation of smoke or a strange odor has occurred can cause a fire or electrical shock.  Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the product. This can cause a fire or electrical shock.  If water should happen to get inside the product, immediately unplug the power cord. Continuing to use the product can cause a fire or electrical shock.  Wipe off the plug of the power cord if it should become covered with dust. Failure to do so can cause a fire or electrical shock.  The total ampere ratings of the equipment plugged in should not exceed the ampere rating of the cord if you are using an extension cord. Also, the total current rating of all equipment plugged into a single wall outlet should not exceed the fuse rating. CAUTION  Do not place heavy objects on power cord, allow heavy objects to drop onto it or allow the power cord to become damaged due to excessive bending.  Do not short or touch the output terminals of the product while it is still plugged in.  Do not plug in the power cord with wet hands. This can cause an electrical shock.  Do not subject the product to strong impacts or allow it to drop onto a hard surface. This can cause a malfunction.  For countries with a different shaped outlet, you are recommended to purchase a suitable AC Adapter.
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65 AAppppeennddiixx IIIIII LLEEDD IInnddiiccaattoorrss All LED indicators messages are described in following table. Please refer to this table while you have question with the LED indicators status. Indicator Status Remarks Description/Activity IDE/HDD LED Blinking Red IDE hard disk is accessing Off HDD is shut down Off Enter standby mode Off Enter hibernate mode Off Turn off the system PWR LED Solid Green Power on the system Solid Green Turn off Monitor Solid Orange Enter standby mode Off Enter hibernate mode Off Turn off the system Battery LED Off Enter standby mode Off Enter hibernate mode Off Turn off system Off AC In No Battery Power Solid Red AC In (Charging) Blinking Red AC Out Low Battery Power (0% ~ 6%) Solid Red AC In (Charging) Off AC Out Medium Battery Power (7% ~ 95%) Green AC In Off AC Out Full Battery Power (95 - 100%)
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67 AAppppeennddiixx IIVV TTrroouubblleesshhoooottiinngg General Problems Question: SlateVision does not turn on when not connected to AC power. Solution: The power may be too low to run your SlateVision, the Power LED Indicator starts blinking. Turn off SlateVision to replace a fresh battery or connect to AC power. Question: Battery runs out of power quickly. Solution: It possible you use SlateVision in ways that drain power quickly. The Power LED Indicator starts blinking in low power mode. Please plug the AC-DC adapter in and start charging until the power is full. Question: Auto power off Solution: Power is too low or run out. Use the Stylus to tap on the screen to see if the display activates. You can replace a fresh battery or plug the AC-DC adapter in to charge SlateVision. Question: SlateVision locks up when running applications, or runs slowly. Solution: SlateVision is locked up. Close some applications those are not in use, if this doesn’t work, you can use a noodle; such as paper clip to press the Reset Button on the top of the SlateVision to restart your system. Be sure to save your data before you restart the system. Question: SlateVision does not turn on or the TFT LCD display appears to be off, even though the power is on. Solution:  The display brightness and contrast are too low. Use the Brightness Control menu to adjust the brightness level of screen image.  SlateVision is in Suspend mode. Use the Stylus to tap on the screen to see if the display activates.  SlateVision has run out of power. Plug the AC-DC adapter in to charge SlateVision.
SlateVision System User Guide 68 Question: Screen is blank Solution:  Adjust the LCD display brightness and contrast by using the Brightness Control menu. The screen can be darkened or lightened until SlateVision appears to be powered off.  Restart SlateVision.  Charge the device by connecting to AC power. Question: Screen is dark Solution: Prolonged exposure to direct sunlight can cause your SlateVision’s LCD screen to temporarily darken. This is normal for LCD SCREENS AND IS NOT PERMANENT. Question: Display is difficult to see in sunlight or in dark rooms Solution: Use the Brightness Control menu to adjust contrast and brightness level for optimal viewing. Possible TTS Problems Question: If no speech is heard after testing the system, consider the following: Solution:  The speaker volume is not turned up or is muted. Some speakers have external controls for volume and muting. Make sure the volume is turned up sufficiently or that muting is off.  The speakers may not be selected as the current output device. On the Text-to-Speech tab, click Audio Output to make sure that the speakers are selected.  The speakers might not be connected properly. Consult the speaker hardware documentation for additional information.  The text-to-speech engine may be corrupted. To test for corruption, switch to another engine. See Changing the text-to-speech engine. If another engine is working properly, reinstall the specific engine from the original source. If no engine is working properly, reinstall the SAPI component from the original source or CD. Possible SR Problems Question: If no sound is detected after testing the system, consider the following: Solution:  The microphone is muted. Some microphones have an external control for muting. Make sure the mute is turned off.  The microphone input level is set too low. On the Speech Recognition tab, select Configure Microphone. Follow the directions in the subsequent Microphone Wizard to set the input level.  The microphone may not be selected as the current input device. On the Speech Recognition tab, click Audio Input to make sure that the microphone is selected.
Troubleshooting 69  It is possible that the microphone connections are not properly secured. Make sure the microphone wires are intact and unbroken.  Check the documentation for the microphone's hardware for information specific to the manufacturer.  The SR engine may be corrupted. To test for corruption, switch to another engine if you have one. See Changing the SR engine. If the other engine is working properly, reinstall the specific engine from the original source. If no engine is working properly, reinstall the SAPI component from the original source or CD.

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