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OTION
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About This User Guide
CAUTIONS,
WARNINGS AND
NOTICES
The following notices are found in this User Guide:
WARNING: Text set off in this way indicates that failure to follow
directions in the warning could result in bodily harm or loss of life.
CAUTION: Text set off in this way indicates that failure to follow
directions in the Caution could result in damage to the equipment or
loss of information.
IMPORTANT: Text set off in this way presents information or instructions that
should be followed or information of particular interest.
NOTE: Text set off in this way presents information or instructions.
MENU ITEMS,
BUTTONS,
ICONS
Menu items, icons, and instructions found in the procedures in this User
Guide are set apart by capitalizing them exactly as shown on screen. For
example, the Start menu, Dashboard, Tablet and Pen Settings icon,
Apply, Reset, etc. Buttons on the chassis are identified through diagrams.
WRITING ON
THE DISPLAY
References to writing on the Tablet PC display in this User Guide mean
any hand-written input using the specially-designed Motion M-Series
Pen, provided. The display responds only to this Motion Pen and not to
any other type of Pen or to a stylus or other device used with Personal
Digital Assistants (PDAs). The display surface may be damaged by ink
pens or other pointed objects.
INK Reference to ink in the documentation means text entered in handwritten
format and converted to an object that can be displayed exactly as you
write it.
REFERENCES
TO USING THE
PEN AND
PEN FUNCTION
BUTTON
Notations for using the Motion M-Series Pen, which are found
throughout this User Guide, are described below:
• Tap — Tap the Pen on the Tablet PC display, without pressing the
function button on the Pen
• Double-tap — Double-tap the Pen on the display, without pressing the
function button on the Pen
• Right-click — Press the function button on the Pen and tap the Pen on
the display (equivalent to a mouse right-click)
• Press and hold — Press and hold the tip of the Pen to the display,
without pressing the function button on the Pen (equivalent to a mouse
right-click)
• Tap and drag — Tap and drag the Pen on the display
• Select/Highlight — Tap on the item on the Tablet PC display with the
Pen to activate the function
Motion Computing M1200 and M1300 Tablet PC User Guide 1
Table of Contents
About This User Guide
Cautions, Warnings and Notices
Menu Items, Buttons, Icons
Writing on the Display
Ink
References to Using the Pen and Pen Function Button
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Getting Started with the Motion M1200 and M1300 Tablet PCs
Motion M1200 and M1300 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
What’s New with the Motion M1300 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Motion M-Series Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Some Hints About What To Do First. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Calibrate the Pen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Practice Using the Pen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Take the Tutorials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Motion Resources Page and Online User Guide . . . . . . 9
Microsoft Help and Resources Center Page . . . . . . . . 10
Did You Know Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Chapter 2 Motion M1200 and M1300 Tablet PC Hardware
Tablet PC Display and Writing Surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Overview of the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Chassis and Hard Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Pen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Motion M-Series AC Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Motion M-Series Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Front Panel Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Modem and LAN Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Tablet PC LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Front Panel LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Battery Status LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Battery Status Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
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Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Motion M-Series Desktop Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Motion M-Series FlexDock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Motion M-Series Multi-Unit Battery Charger . . . . . . . . .20
Motion M-Series Mobile Keyboard with Touch Pad . . . 20
Motion M-Series Hard Top Cover and Portfolios . . . . . 21
Motion M-Series Optical Disk Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
256MB and 512MB Memory Upgrade Modules . . . . . . 22
PC Card Slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Mini PCI Card (Wireless) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Chapter 3 Motion M1200 and M1300 Tablet PC Software
Software CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Motion M1200 and M1300 Recovery CDs . . . . . . . . . . 23
Motion M1200 and M1300 Utilities and Drivers CD . . . 24
Motion M-Series Application CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Motion Application Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Motion Dashboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Tablet PC Input Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Speech and Voice Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Windows XP Tablet PC Edition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Chapter 4 Using Your Motion M1200 and M1300 Tablet PC
Initializing Microsoft Windows XP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Required Equipment and Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Optional Connections, Equipment, and Information . . . 28
Windows Initialization Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Microsoft Office Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Starting and Stopping the Motion M1200 Tablet PC . . . . . 30
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Stopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Opening the Motion Dashboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Saving Power Using Stand By or Hibernate . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Entering Stand By or Hibernate from the Start Button. .32
Accessing Stand By from the Motion Dashboard . . . . . 32
Setting Up Stand By or Hibernate from the Power Button32
Resuming Work from Stand By or Hibernate. . . . . . . . . 32
Operating the Motion M-Series Digitizer Pen . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Calibrating the Pen to Increase Its Accuracy. . . . . . . . . 33
Tips for Writing with the Pen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Adjusting Pen Properties for Ease of Use . . . . . . . . . . . 35
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Learning Pen Gestures to Increase Efficiency. . . . . . . . 35
Hints for Optimizing Your Display Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Making Best Use of the Tablet PC Input Panel . . . . . . . . . 36
Hints for Working with the Tablet PC Input Panel . . . . . . . 36
Input Panel Text Preview Window. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
“Sending as Ink” (Handwriting/Drawings) from the
Input Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Eliminating Paper with Windows Journal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Creating Forms and Editing Them in the Windows Journal 39
Have Sticky Notes Handy for Jotting Down Information . . . 40
Changing Screen Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Deleting Screen Rotations to Speed Up Display Access . . 40
Customizing Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Adjusting Brightness for Different Lighting Scenarios. . . . . 42
Identifying the Right AC Power Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Keeping Tabs on Your Battery Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Reading Battery Power from the Tablet PC Display . . . 42
Reading Battery Power from the Battery Gauge . . . . . 43
Reading Battery Power from the Power Meter . . . . . . . 43
Creating a New Power Schemes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Setting Up Max Battery Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Swapping the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Disposing of Used Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Battery and Power Management Hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Adding Memory to Improve System Performance . . . . . . . 45
Selecting Cables for Operating Optical Disk Drives . . . . . .46
Installing Optical Disk Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Mirroring or Extending Your Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Connect the VGA Monitor and Tablet PC . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Setting Up a Mirrored Desktop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Setting Up an Extended Desktop . .. . . . . . . . . . 48
Setting Up a Wireless Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Setting Up Speech Recognition for Dictation . . . . . . . . . . .50
Using Speech Recognition Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Changing Screen Resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Creating a Screen-Resolution Scheme for an External
Monitor or Similar Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Multimedia Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Setting Up Tablet PC Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Setting the Windows Operating System Password . . . 53
Setting the BIOS Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Clearing Tablet PC Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Caring for the and Its Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
General Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Caring for the Display Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
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Caring for the Motion M-Series Digitizer Pen . . . . . . . . 56
Ordering New Pens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Traveling With the Tablet PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Packing the Tablet PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Traveling by Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Other Travel Hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Appendix A Regulatory Compliance Notices
Appendix B Troubleshooting and Support
Appendix C Safety
Appendix D Specifications
Appendix E Wireless Mini-PCI Installation
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Chapter
1
Getting Started with
Motion M1200 and M1300
Tablet PCs
Thank you for deciding to purchase a Motion M1200 or M1300 Tablet PC
from Motion Computing TM! Motion Tablet PCs combine the best features of
desktop computing and notebooks with more power than any touchscreen
PC or personal digital assistant (PDA) can provide.
MOTION
M1200 AND
M1300
FEATURES
The Motion M1200 Tablet PC offers these unique features:
•Intel® Pentium® III M processor (ULV)
• Intel 830GM chipset family
• IEEE 802.11b wireless LAN mini-PCI card capability
• USB 1.1
• PC133 SDRAM memory slot
• Graphics resolution 1800 x1440 (maximum)
The Motion M1300 Tablet PC offers these unique features:
•Intel® CentrinoTM mobile technology, which includes:
• Intel Pentium M processor (ULV)
• Intel 855 chipset family
• WMIB-100 GS that supports IEEE 802.11g; Wi-Fi compliant
• USB 2.0
• PC266 DDR memory slot
• Graphics resolution 2048 x 1536 (maximum)
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Both Motion M1200 and M1300 Tablet PCs offer these standard features:
•Microsoft® Windows® XP Tablet PC Edition operating system
• 12.1-inch XGA TFT LCD display
• M-Series Digitizer Pen
• 256MB base RAM, upgradeable to 1GB; minimum 20GB hard drive
• Front panel status LEDs
• Front panel function Buttons
• Motion Dashboard for easy access to Tablet PC functions
• Screen rotation; handwriting and drawing recognition; voice recognition
software; dual-head video controller
• Power switch On/Off; with Stand By and Hibernate modes
• AC Power Adapter and power cord
• I/O: Microphone in; Headphone out; DC power in; two USB ports; IEEE
1394 port; external VGA monitor port; RJ-11 (modem); RJ-45 (Ethernet
network)
• Pen storage slot and Pen tether anchor on the Tablet PC chassis
• PC card slot, for networking, memory expansion or accessory connec-
tions
• USB keyboard and mouse support
• 6-cell, prismatic Lithium-ion battery
• Programmable power-saving schemes
• Lightweight Magnesium alloy chassis
• Kensington lock slot
WHAT’S NEW
WITH THE
MOTION
M1300
Intel Centrino mobile technology
• Higher CPU performance
• Improved graphics performance
• Integrated 802.11b wireless LAN capability
USB 2.0 interface
• Peripheral-to-PC connection speed: 480 Mbps; 40 times faster
than USB 1.1
• Fully backward compatible to USB 1.1
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PACKAGE
CONTENTS
Both the Motion M1200 or M1300 packages may contain the following
Motion M-Series equipment:
• Motion M1200 or M1300 Tablet PC
• Digitizer Pen, extra pen tips, and pen tip replacement tool
• AC Adapter, Power Cord, and AC Mini Plug
• Hard Top Cover
• Adjustable desktop stand
• Cloth for cleaning the display
• System software CDs (for a list of CDs, see Chapter 3 of this
User Guide)
• Product documentation
NOTE: Before discarding any shipping containers, check that you’ve unpacked
all the items. If anything appears to be missing from your order, read the invoice
to see if the part was back ordered. To check your order, contact your Motion
reseller or Motion Computing, if you bought the Tablet PC directly from us.
Motion M-Series Accessories
You can purchase any of the following Motion M-Series accessories:
NOTE: New accessories may be added from time to time. Visit the Motion
Computing website at www.motioncomputing.com/accessories for the most
current list of options.
• FlexDock with Microphone in; Headphone out; DC power in; three USB
ports, one IEEE 1394 port; VGA monitor port; pass-through to an RJ-11
(modem) port on the Tablet PC; RJ-45 (Ethernet LAN/network) port;
docking connector for the Tablet PC
• Mobile Keyboard with Touch Pad
• Replacement Hard Top cover
• Standard or Executive Leather Portfolio
• Clamshell Portfolio
• Rubber Edge Protector
• Battery charger
• Extra batteries
• Extra pens
• Optical Disk Drives
• 256MB or 512MB Memory Upgrade Modules
• 40GB or 60GB Hard Drives
• PC card options
• Additional software (For a list of software, see Chapter 3.)
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SOME HINTS
ABOUT WHAT
TO DO FIRST
Congratulations! By now you should have read the Installation Poster,
started your Tablet PC, and initialized Windows XP. We recommend that you
now take the following steps:
NOTE: If you are reading this User Guide from our website, you may not have
set up nor used a Tablet PC before. When you begin using your unit, you may be
required to attach a standard USB keyboard to initialize Windows XP operating
system software. This procedure is described in Chapter 4 of this User Guide.
• Calibrate the Pen.
• Practice using the Pen.
• Play Inkball.
• Go through tutorials.
• Check out the Using Your Motion M1200 and M1300.
• See what’s on the Windows Help and Support Center page.
• Take the Microsoft Windows XP tour.
Each of these is briefly described in the following sections.
Calibrate the Pen
Your Digitizer Pen will function better and you’ll be more successful using it
if you calibrate it immediately and recalibrate it as needed. For information
about calibrating the Pen, see the section “Calibrating the Pen” in Chapter 4
of this User Guide.
Practice Using the Pen
The Motion M-Series Digitizer Pen is one of the unique components of the
Tablet PC, but it may take a little practice to use. Here are some hints:
• When you write with the Pen, you can rest your hand or arm anywhere
on the display without disturbing any open programs or damaging the
durable display surface.
• Watch the small dot, which is the Pen cursor, instead of the Pen tip when
you write. The cursor is a guide for your Pen movements.
• Practice writing and learn how hard and where to tap on the display. You
need these skills for writing recognition and for tapping icons and menus
to activate functions.
• The Pen can be held like any other writing tool. Learn how to hold it and
when and how to click the function button to right-click like a mouse.
For other hints about using the Pen, see the section “Using the Pen” in
Chapter 4 of this User Guide.
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Play Inkball
Practice your pen skills on this game found by selecting Start,
All Programs, Games, Inkball.
Take the Tutorials
When you start your Tablet PC,
several Tutorials are offered to help
you learn about its various functions,
such as the Windows Journal, Tablet
PC Input Panel, and Speech
recognition.
The Tutorials are short, quick, and
informative and we highly
recommend them as a starting place
to begin a successful Tablet PC
experience.
NOTE: Microsoft Windows XP for Tablet PC offers several tutorials. One set appears
each time you start the Tablet PC (unless you deactivate this option). Others can be
found by selecting Start, Using Your Motion M1200 and M1300, or from Start, Get
Going with Tablet PC.
Motion Resources Page and Online User Guide
The link to the Motion M1200
and M1300 User Guide is
provided on the Using Your
Motion M1200 and M1300 page,
shown here. In addition to this
link, other instructions for using
the Pen, Dashboard, and other
applications are included there.
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Microsoft Help and Resources Center Page
You can find additional information
about your Tablet PC and the
Microsoft Windows XP operating
system in the Microsoft Help and
Support Center. The Help and
Support Center is installed on your
Tablet PC. To access Help, select
Start, then Help and Support.
Did You Know Section
Whenever you open the Help and
Support Center while your Tablet PC is connected to the Internet, the “Did
You Know” section checks for updates from Microsoft and Motion
Computing, such as system-use hints, or notices from Motion Computing
about your Tablet PC.
Take a Tour of Windows XP
If this is your first experience with the
Windows XP operating system, this tour
is a good introduction. You can find this
by selecting Start, then Windows Help
and Support Center, and finally What’s
New in Windows XP.
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2
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Chapter
2
Motion M1200 and M1300
Tablet PC Hardware
This chapter describes the Motion M1200 and M1300 Tablet PCs, their
components, LEDs, hardware, and accessories.
TABLET PC
DISPLAY AND
WRITING
SURFACES
All Motion Computing Tablet PC displays and writing surfaces combine
three key components:
• A highly-readable, liquid-
crystal display
• An acrylic protective layer that provides
a hard writing surface, minimizes glare,
and improves viewability
• Under the display, a digitizer panel that
allows on-screen keyboard data entry,
plus hand-written entry with a specially-
designed Digitizer Pen
Unlike touchscreens and Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs), both Tablet PC
displays respond to the Motion M-Series Digitizer Pen (not to a PDA stylus
or to finger taps).
You can steady your hand on the display surface when you write. The
pressure of your hand won’t affect any open programs or data input.
NOTE: For more information about the care and maintenance of the Tablet PC
display and writing surface, see Chapter 4 of this User Guide.
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OVERVIEW OF
THE DISPLAY
The following diagram shows the LEDs, buttons, connectors, and other
components on the M1200 and M1300 Tablet PCs.
Hot Key 1
Five-Way Directional Control Button
Hot Key 2
Security
(Ctrl-Alt-Del)
Function
Escape
Battery
Power
Wireless
HDD
Pen Holder
External
Monitor
RJ-45/
LAN USB
AC
Power
Jack
IEEE
1394
A
udio-in/
Microphone
Jack
USB
A
udio-out/
Headphone
Jack
RJ-11
Modem FlexDock
Connector
Pen
Tether
Power
Switch
PCA
Card Slot
Antenna
(does not open
)
Speakers
S
peakers
External Microphone
Battery
Mini-PCI
and
Memory
Module
Cover
Hard
Drive
Bay
RJ-45 LEDs
Security
Lock Slot
Battery Release Latch
Product Identification,
System Labels
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Table 2-1 Tablet PC LEDs, Buttons, Connectors, and Other Components
Pen holder Storage for the Motion M-Series Digitizer Pen
Power LED Displays power status
Battery LED Displays battery status
Hard Disk Drive LED Displays Hard Disk Drive activity
Wireless LED Displays wireless status (ON or OFF) and activity
Escape Button Primary function (not programmable): Esc. Secondary function (programmable): Alt+Tab
Function Button Press this Function button + another button to activate Secondary functions
Five-way Directional
Control Button Primary functions (not programmable): Scrolls Up/Down/Right/Left + Enter
Secondary functions (programmable): Left arrow—Shift+Tab; Right arrow—Tab; Up
arrow—Page Up; Down arrow—Page Down
Hot Key #1 Button Primary function (programmable): Displays Dashboard
Secondary function (programmable): Opens the Windows Journal.
Hot Key #2 Button Primary function (programmable): Changes the Tablet PC display orientation.
Secondary function (programmable): Opens the Tablet PC Input Panel.
Security Button Primary function: Ctrl-Alt-Del; Secondary function: None
Built-in, mono microphone Works at a natural distance; disabled when an external microphone is plugged in
Pen tether Attach a pen tether to this post to secure the Pen.
PC Card slot Holds one Type-II PC card for networking, memory expansion or accessory connections.
A plastic blank ships in this slot in the Tablet PC; leave this installed when not in use.
Antenna cover 802.11 wireless networking antenna cover; this area does not open
Power switch Turns the Tablet PC on and off; can configure to activate Hibernate or Stand By modes
AC power jack Connects to the Motion M-Series AC Adapter through a right-angled connector on the
Adapter. Use only a Motion M-Series AC Adapter for either Tablet PC.
Speakers (2) integrated Speakers mute when a headset or external speakers are connected.
RJ-11 Modem port Connector for a 56.6K V.90 modem
RJ-45/LAN Standard RJ-45 connector for a 10/100 Mbps network
RJ-45 LEDs (2) Display status of the LAN connection; blink green/amber for a connection
External monitor Fits a standard DB-15 monitor connector for an external monitor.
Docking connector Docks with the Motion M-Series FlexDock
USB ports (2) Each Universal Serial Bus port connects USB accessories, such as a
, mouse, printer, or digital camera.
IEEE 1394 port Connects 4-pin accessories, such as DVD players, optical disk drives, video cameras and
other electronics.
Audio-in/Microphone Input jack for 3.5mm plug for a microphone
Audio-out/Headphone Input jack for a 3.5mm plug for a headset; mutes the built-in speakers
Battery Self-monitoring battery monitors the amount of charge and notifies the Tablet PC of how
long it will operate with the current power consumption; user swappable
Battery release latch Slide this latch to remove the battery.
Battery gauge Push the button next to the LEDs to check the battery’s charge.
Memory/mini-PCI access 256MB RAM (standard) upgradeable to 1GB. For information about upgrading memory,
see Chapter 4 of this User Guide.
Security lock slot Fits a Kensington-style cable lock for securing the unit to a desk, etc.
Hard drive bay 20GB (standard); optional 40GB and 60GB hard drive capacity
Product Identification Serial numbers, System certifications
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CHASSIS AND
HARD TOP
Both Tablet PC chassis are constructed of magnesium alloy, which is
lightweight, durable, and easy to maintain. The Motion M-Series Hard Top
Cover is molded of a tough plastic. When snapped over the display, it
protects it when the Tablet PC is not in use. It can be snapped onto the
bottom of the Tablet PC for convenient storage.
PEN The Motion M-Series Digitizer Pen is a sensitive, electronic data-entry
device designed in conjunction with both Tablet PC display screens. It
contains no batteries and requires no external power. To help prevent loss of
your Pen, you can attach it to the built-in pen tether found on the chassis.
NOTE: For best results, we recommend that you calibrate your Pen before using
it for the first time. For information about this and other Pen procedures, see
Chapter 4 of this User Guide.
MOTION
M-SERIES AC
ADAPTER
The Motion M-Series AC Adapter consists of
three parts:
•AC power adapter (with a right-angled connector)
•Power cord
•AC mini-plug with folding prongs for travel
CAUTION: Use only a Motion M1200 M-Series AC Adapter
with both Tablet PCs. This adapter should not be used to power any
other electronic devices. If you do so, you may damage the accessory or
other device.
MOTION
M-SERIES
BATTERIES
In standard configuration, both Tablet PCs ship with a 6-cell Lithium-ion
battery in the battery bay. Fully charged, a new standard battery can power
the Tablet PC for over 4 hours, depending on conditions and use.
Extra batteries are available from Motion Computing. Use only Motion
Lithium-ion batteries in your Motion Tablet PC.
WARNING: To avoid personal injury, handle the battery with care. Do
not open, puncture, short, or expose it to fire or water. Keep the battery
in an ambient temperature of less than 140° F (60° C); for example,
don’t leave it in a closed car in hot weather for extended periods of time.
NOTE: For more information about the battery LEDs, see the section “Battery
Status LEDs” in this chapter; and for more information about battery care, see
Chapter 4 of this User Guide.
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FRONT PANEL
BUTTONS
The front panels of both Tablet PCs contain six buttons, described in
Table 2-2. Most buttons have both primary and secondary functions. In
addition, some may be re-programmed for other functions.
MODEM AND
LAN PORTS
LOCATIONS
Both Tablet PC modem and LAN (network connection) communication
ports are found on the connector edge, as shown below.
NOTE: The Motion M-Series FlexDock has no built-in modem port. When using
a FlexDock, you must connect to the modem port on the Tablet PCs through the
FlexDock opening designed for this purpose.
•Modem (RJ-11 port) — Built-in, V.90 modem that operates at a
maximum of 56.6K throughput and has fax capabilities; port supports
a standard phone cord connector; connect the modem only to an
analog telephone jack, not to a digital telephone (PBX) network jack
•Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) — Connects a network, cable modem, or
xDSL; contains two status LEDs
CAUTION: Do not plug a standard RJ-11 phone cord into the RJ-45
port or you may damage the RJ-45 LAN port.
Table 2-2
Default Button Functions
Button Primary Function Secondary Function
(Press Function + this button)
Escape 2Same as keyboard Esc key. Equivalent to Alt + Tab
Function 3Function + other button
activates secondary function None
Five-way
Directional Control
Button 2
Works like the arrow keys
on a keyboard. The center
of the button works like the
Enter key.
Left arrow = Shift+Tab
Right arrow = Tab
Up arrow = Page Up
Down arrow = Page Down
Hot Key #1 1 & 2 Opens the Motion Dashboard. Opens the Windows Journal.
Hot Key #2 1 & 2 Rotates the display. Opens the Tablet PC Input Panel.
Security 3Opens the Windows Task
Manager (Ctrl + Alt + Del). Also
used for domain authentication
or logon screen.
None
NOTE: 1Primary function programmable. 2Secondary function programmable.
3Not programmable. For information about programming buttons, see Chapter 4
of this User Guide.
RJ-45/
LAN
RJ-11
Modem
RJ-45 LEDs
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TABLET PC
LEDS
The Tablet PCs contain status LEDs on the front panel (shown in the
diagram) and over the battery case on the bottom of the unit.
Tablet PC Front Panel LEDs
Both Tablet PCs have four front-panel status LEDs:
Battery Status LEDs
Both Tablet PCs are equipped with a “smart” battery that can communicate
messages about power status. Some messages are informational only, while
others require attention, as described in Table 2-4.
CAUTION: To avoid personal injury, if the battery is overheated, wait
until the battery cools to room temperature before recharging or
replacing it.
NOTE: If the unit is on battery power, you can move the Pen over the
Power/Battery icon (in the System Tray at the lower-right corner of the
Tablet PC display) to see the number of hours of charge and the
percentage of battery charge remaining.
Table 2-3
Front Panel Status LEDs
LED Description Status
Power/Stand By Steady green Tablet PC is on.
Flashing green Tablet PC is in Stand By.
Battery Status See Table 2-4.
Hard Drive Flashing/On Hard drive of the Tablet PC is
being read or written to.
Wireless 802.11b
Activity Steady or flash-
ing green Wireless is on.
Off Wireless is off.
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Battery Status Gauge
A five-LED battery gauge is located on the battery on the bottom of
both Tablet PCs. Each LED represents about 20% of available
power. You can activate the gauge by pushing the black button next
to the LEDs.
In the example shown here, the battery has about 40% of its power
remaining.
Table 2-4
Front Panel Battery Status LED
LED Battery Status Action
Steady green Battery 100% charged
(AC plugged in) None
Steady amber Battery is charging
(AC plugged in) None
Steady red Battery is overheated or
defective. Wait for the battery to cool.
Replace the battery.
Flashing green Unit is in Stand By None
Flashing green and
amber Battery is discharging
abnormally. Replace the battery.
Slow-flashing amber 10% battery charge
(AC unplugged). Immediately charge the
battery to avoid loss of data.
NOTE: When the battery reaches a 10% charge, the Tablet PCs issue a Low
Battery alarm message in addition to the LED warning. For information about
modifying this alarm (you can set it to display a message or to produce an audible
warning), see Chapter 4 of this User Guide.
Fast-flashing amber
(for only a few
seconds)
3% battery charge
(AC unplugged) The Tablet PCs issue a
Critical Battery alarm and
automatically goes into
Hibernate mode.
NOTE: Hibernate mode attempts to save data in any open programs to your hard
drive. When you restart the Tablet PC, it returns to the same place you were before
the system hibernated.
Off Tablet PC is unplugged from
AC power and the system is
running on battery power.
None
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LABELS Most identification and system labels are located on the back of the Tablet
PC. These include serial and model numbers as well as regulatory and
approval labels. Some internal components, such as the modem, contain
their own approval labels.
Product Identification, System Labels
Motion M1200 and M1300 Label Locations
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ACCESSORIES You can order the following accessories from the Motion Computing
website at www.motioncomputing.com/accessories.
NOTE: You can order the Motion M-Series FlexDock, batteries, and Digitizer
Pens from Motion Computing.
Motion M-Series Desktop Stand
The Motion M-Series Desktop Stand is an easel-like device that holds either
Tablet PC in portrait or landscape mode. You can open the desktop stand to
different widths to change the display angle: the wider you open the stand,
the less the Tablet PCs will tilt back.
Some connectors may be awkwardly located when the Tablet PC is in the
Desktop Stand. If you regularly connect several accessories to your Tablet
PC, consider obtaining a Motion M-Series FlexDock.
Motion M-Series FlexDock
The Motion M-Series FlexDock is a desktop docking station that provides a
convenient interface at your desktop for either Tablet PC. It contains
interfaces for RJ-45/Ethernet, three USB connectors, an IEEE 1394
connector, headphone and microphone jacks, and a VGA monitor connector.
These are shown in the diagram below.
• Easily docks and undocks with both Tablet PCs
• Adjusts to support the display from 0o- 90o for viewing and writing
• Automatically adjusts the display when you rotate the Tablet PC 90o
between Primary Landscape and Primary Portrait
• “Grab-and-Go” capability lets you safely remove the Tablet PC from
the FlexDock without turning the system off or putting it in Stand By
mode
NOTE: For more information about installing the FlexDock, see Chapter 4 of this
User Guide or the Installation Card packaged with the FlexDock.
External
Monitor
RJ-45/
Ethernet USB
A
C Power Jack
IEEE 1394
Audio-in/
Microphone
Jack
USB
Front
Motion M-
S
eries FlexDock
Back
Audio-out/
Headphone
Jack
US
B
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Motion M-Series Multi-Unit
Battery Charger
The Multi-Unit Battery Charger provides a quick
and convenient way to recharge a 3- or 6-cell
battery independent of your Tablet PC. It contains
two charge bays with status LEDs on each bay and
can simultaneously charge two batteries. It can
recharge the 3-cell battery to 95% capacity in
1-3/4 hours and the 6-cell battery in 2-1/2 hours; it
resumes charging automatically if power is
interrupted. For further information about operation of the Battery Charger,
see the documentation packaged with the unit. For Battery Charger
specifications, see Appendix D of this User Guide.
Motion M-Series Mobile Keyboard
with Touch Pad
The Motion M-Series Mobile Keyboard with
Touch Pad is a USB keyboard that plugs into
any USB port on the Tablet PC or into the
Motion M-Series FlexDock. When you connect
the Keyboard for the first time, the Windows
XP operating system finds and loads the
hardware driver.
IMPORTANT: The first time you start your Tablet
PC, you may be required to connect a standard USB keyboard to complete the
initialization of the Windows XP operating system. For the steps in this
procedure, see Chapter 4 of this User Guide.
The Touch Pad on the keyboard has a
scroll zone similar to the scroll bar along
the side of a window.
• Scrolling — Press on the right
edge of the Touch Pad surface and
drag your finger up, to scroll up;
or down, to scroll down through a
document
• Deleting text — Align the cursor over the text you want to select, tap
once with your finger to place the cursor in the text (the cursor will
begin to blink). Tap again to select a single word; double-tap to select
a whole line. Select Delete from the keyboard. (Or, tap the right entry
bar, which opens a drop down menu. Select Cut.)
zone
scroll
touchpad
Entry bars
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Motion M-Series Hard Top Cover
and Portfolios
• The Motion M-Series Hard Top Cover is
constructed of molded plastic and is
designed to protect the display when the
unit is not in use. One ships with each Tab-
let PC. It conveniently stores on the back of
the unit.
The illustration below describes how to attach and remove the
Hard Top Cover.
• The Motion M-Series Standard Portfolio is a lightweight cover with a
front flap that folds over and snaps into place, with a hand strap in the
flap for a secure hold. It also has a shoulder strap and two pen holders.
• The Motion M-Series Executive Leather Port-
folio is made of high-quality black leather
with shoulder strap and foldover cover and
features a sleeve for papers, a business card
holder, and pen holder.
• The Motion M-Series Slip Case has a clear
cover to protect the display, zippered access to
side ports, and a hand strap on the back.
Motion M-Series Optical Disk Drives
Motion M-Series Optical Disk Drives are optional equipment for both Tablet
PCs. Depending on the Optical Disk Drive you purchase, these offer
CDROM, CDRW, or DVD capabilities.
To attach the Hard Top Cover:
1. Align the tabbed edge of the Hard Top and the button end of the Tablet PC.
2. Align the smooth edges of both together.
3. Snap the Hard Top on the Tablet PC until it clicks into place.
To remove the Hard Top Cover:
1. With your fingers, gently pry the tabbed edge of the Hard Top from
the Tablet PC.
2. Snap the Hard Top to the bottom of the Tablet PC for storage.
Hard Top
C
over
Tabbed Edge Smooth Edge
Button End Smooth Edge
Tablet PC
Executive Leather Portfolio
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For information about installing these Drives, see the documentation
packaged with each Optical Disk Drive. For general information about using
your Optical Disk Drives, see Chapter 4 of this User Guide.
256MB and 512MB Memory Upgrade Modules
Additional memory modules improve performance and increase the battery
life of both Tablet PCs.
NOTE: For information about installing additional
memory upgrade modules, see Chapter 4 of this User
Guide or the Installation Card packaged with
the upgrade module.
The following configurations are supported:
PC Card Slot
The PC card slot, located on the Power Switch edge, holds one Type-II PC
Card for networking, memory expansion, or accessory connection.
1. To install the PC card, insert it label-side up.
2. To remove the PC card, push the button next to the slot until it pops
out, then push it again to eject the card.
NOTE: Both Tablet PCs ship with a plastic blank in the PC Card slot. When the
slot isn’t in use, we recommend that you leave the plastic blank in place.
Mini PCI Card (Wireless)
Both Tablet PCs to accept a mini-PCI card for wireless communications.
NOTE: Most Tablet PCs ship with an 802.11b mini-PCI card installed.
For information about wireless operations, see Chapter 4 of this User Guide.
Table 2-5
Supported Memory Configurations
Slot ASlot BTotal Memory
256MB 256MB 512MB
512MB 768MB
512MB 256MB 768MB
512MB 1GB
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Chapter
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Motion M1200
and M1300
Tablet PC Software
Pre-loaded on both Motion Computing Tablet PCs is the Windows XP Tablet
PC Edition operating system plus additional software applications, drivers,
and utilities. These help you personalize and make the most of your Tablet
PC and its features. This chapter describes the CDs, software, applications,
and software features shipped with both Tablet PCs.
NOTE: For additional information about Tablet PC software applications, from
Start, tap Using Your Motion M1200, then Explore the Tablet PC applications.
SOFTWARE
CDS
Depending on which Tablet PC and software configuration you order, the
following types of CDs may be shipped with your Motion Tablet PC:
• Motion M1200 and M1300 System Recovery CDs
• Motion M1200 and M1300 Utilities and Drivers CD
• Motion M-Series Application CD
IMPORTANT: For additional information about initial installation of software on
your Tablet PC, see the section “Installing Initialization Software” in Chapter 4 of
this User Guide.
Motion M1200 and M1300 Recovery CDs
These CDs contain a complete re-install of the Windows XP Tablet PC
Edition operating system, all drivers, utilities, and applications. They include
Readme.txt and Revision.txt files with installation instructions, as well as
information about software changes.
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Use the Recovery CDs when your system is completely down and you must
completely re-install. This procedure will overwrite everything on your
Motion M1200 or M1300. If possible, back up your data files onto a backup
CD or diskette before running this procedure.
To use the restore and recovery CD:
NOTE: Before you begin this procedure, you may want to print the
SYSTEM RECOVERY.TXT file found at the root of the restore and recovery CD.
This provides instructions for restoring your system. If your Tablet PC is down,
you will have to do this from another system.
1. Turn on your Tablet PC.
2. If possible, back up your data files onto a backup CD or diskette.
3. Insert the Recovery CD-1 of 2 (Windows XP Professional Service
Pack 1 CD) in your CDROM drive. The system should automatically
begin installing the operating system.
4. Follow the onscreen instructions for entering any information.
5. When prompted, insert the Recovery CD-2 of 2 (Windows XP Pro-
fessional CD 2).
6. Follow the onscreen instructions for entering any information.
Motion M1200 and M1300 Utilities and Drivers CD
The Motion M1200 and M1300 Utilities and Drivers CD contains installable
drivers and utilities. A Readme.txt file is included on the CD that contains
instructions for installing each driver and utility.
To install utilities and drivers:
1. Turn on your Tablet PC.
2. Insert the Utilities and Drivers CD into your CDROM drive.
3. On the CD and drivers file, browse to and open the Readme.txt file
for installation instructions.
4. Follow the installation instructions. In most cases, this involves
locating the executable file (.EXE) and running it from the CD while
following the onscreen instructions.
Motion M-Series Application CD
The Motion M-Series Application CD contains additional applications for
the Motion M1200 and M1300. To see the most current applications
available, go to the Motion Computing website at
www.motioncomputing.com. From the Products category, select Software to
view a list of Motion Computing software, third-party applications to
purchase, as well as free applications.
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MOTION
APPLICATION
SOFTWARE
Both Tablet PCs contain software applications to enhance your Tablet PC,
some available exclusively from Motion Computing.
Motion Dashboard
An exclusive Motion Computing
design for both Tablet PCs, the
Motion Dashboard makes many
operations easy to identify and puts
them in a single location for
convenient access.
To display the Motion Dashboard,
press Hot Key #1.
Motion Dashboard features:
Table 3-1
Motion Dashboard Features
Feature Description
Speaker
Volume Adjusts the speaker volume. The Advanced option lets you adjust or
mute the volume of the Tablet PC, Wave, SW Synth, and PC Speaker.
Display
Brightness Adjusts the display’s brightness level.
Display
Rotation Lets you directly change the Tablet PC display orientation to 0o, 90o,
180o, or 270o.
Calibrate Opens the calibration utility to calibrate the Pen to the display
Properties Displays the Intel(R) Graphics Controller properties
External
Display Lets you Mirror (clone) or Extend the Tablet PC display to an external
desktop (monitor or projector).
Power
Management Lets you view and select Power Schemes and Power Button options.
Power Option Properties lets you set Power Schemes and Alarms,
check the Power Meter, and enable/disable Hibernate.
Wireless
Operation Enables/Disables the optional mini-PCI wireless LAN.
Properties include General (a description of the connection),
Wireless Network and Internet connection options
Battery Displays the battery status.
Quick Keys Performs the keyboard equivalent of various keystrokes. The slide bar
lets you view additional Quick Keys.
Shortcuts Provides access to software programs, e.g. Windows Journal, Sticky
Notes, MSN Messenger, Calculator, Tablet and Pen Settings, Windows
Control Panel.
Input Panel Opens the onscreen Tablet PC Input Panel for typing and writing.
Stand By Puts the Tablet PC in low-power Stand By for temporary suspension
from which you can quickly resume your Windows session.
Help Motion Dashboard Help.
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Tablet PC Input Panel
To open the Tablet PC Input Panel, tap on the Tablet PC Input Panel icon
located next to the Start button. From this window, you can enter hand-
written data or input data by soft keyboard or by voice.
The illustration below shows the Tablet PC Input Panel with the Text
Preview window open. You can select this option from the Tools
drop-down menu.
NOTE: For more information about the Tablet PC Input Panel, see Chapter 4 of
this User Guide.
IMPORTANT: To view the text you write or type in the Tablet PC Input Panel,
you must open another application, such as Notepad, Wordpad, or install
Microsoft Office (ordered separately; this works with XP Pack for Tablet PC--
called Pen Extensions). Otherwise, your text will be transferred to the Text
Preview area (if it is open), but not to another application since none is available
to accept the input. If the text preview window isn’t open, your text will disappear
from the display after a few seconds.
NOTE: For security and accuracy when entering passwords or other confidential
text, we recommend that you use the soft keyboard on the Tablet PC Input Panel
instead of the writing pad.
Speech and Voice
Recognition
Both Tablet PCs are designed to
accept and interpret the human
voice, for dictation as well as for
keyboard-equivalent voice
commands.
NOTE: For information about
setting up speech recognition
through the Tablet PC Input Panel,
see Chapter 4 of this User Guide.
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WINDOWS XP
TABLET PC
EDITION
The Microsoft operating system is a fully-functional version of Windows XP
Professional and adds the following pen-based computing features:
NOTE: For information about the
Windows XP operating system, tap
Start, Help and Support Center,
then What’s New in Windows XP.
Or, read the Windows XP Start
Here booklet packaged with your
Tablet PC.
Table 3-2
Windows XP Pen Functions
Tablet and Pen
Settings Set properties for the Motion M-Series Digitizer Pen, Motion
Tablet PC buttons, and display screen
Tablet PC Input
Panel Enter data with its writing pad, soft keyboard, and voice
recognition
Windows
Journal Hand-write documents, then turn them into text or image files
(if desired)
Sticky Notes Make a quick note with your pen or voice and drop it into
another program
Document
annotation Insert handwritten notes into Word documents and other
programs
Enhance
speech and
voice
recognition
Record voice messages, take dictation for entry into text
documents, provide voice commands to the system, etc.
Inkball Practice and master pen input with this game of strategy
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Chapter
4
Using Your
Motion M1200 and M1300
Tablet PCs
This chapter describes various procedures, settings, and functions you can
perform with the Motion M1200 and M1300 Tablet PCs.
INITIALIZING
MICROSOFT
WINDOWS XP
Both Motion M1200 and M1300 Tablet PCs come with pre-installed
software applications and drivers, including those for the Windows XP
Tablet PC Edition operating system. The first time you start your Tablet PC,
you must initialize Windows XP.
Required Equipment and Information
• Computer name (you can create this yourself or obtain one from your
system administrator); this should be a unique name
• A USB keyboard (for inputting information to initialize the Microsoft
Windows XP for Tablet PC operating system) may be needed
Optional Connections, Equipment, and Information
• Internet access
• Motion M-Series AC Power Adapter
• Administrative password
• Description of your computer
• Company name
• Network settings
• Domain name
• Names of the people who will be using this Tablet PC
• Microsoft Office Product Keys (if you are going to install any Microsoft
Office products, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
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Windows Initialization Procedure
IMPORTANT: You do NOT need Internet access to initialize Windows. When the
Windows initialization procedure prompts you for this information, you can either
select “Skip” or select the option that lets you set up Internet access later.
1. (Optional) Before you start your Tablet PC, you may need to connect
any USB keyboard to a USB port on the Tablet PC so that you can
enter information through the keyboard or keyboard touch pad. (The
Pen does not function until later in the Windows initialization pro-
cess.)
2. (Optional) Connect your Tablet PC to AC power. (This ensures con-
tinuous power during this initialization procedure and in case the bat-
tery is low.)
3. Briefly slide the Power switch to start the Tablet PC. After a few
minutes, the “Welcome to Microsoft Windows” screen appears.
4. Move the cursor with the keyboard touch pad and select Next. The
End User License Agreement for Microsoft Windows XP appears.
NOTE: You can also use the Tab key, arrow keys, Enter keys, space bar, and
other keys on the keyboard to select and enter data. This installation only
describes using the keyboard touch pad.
5. To accept the End User License Agreement and continue the installa-
tion, select “Yes, I Accept.” Then select Next.
6. Type in the name of your computer (Tablet PC name). Choose the
name provided by your network administrator or, if one isn’t avail-
able, a unique network name.
7. (Optional) Type in a description of your computer. Select Next.
8. (Optional) Enter the Administrator password (from your network
administrator) or specify a password for yourself as Administrator. If
you don’t have an Administrator password, just select Next.
9. (Optional) Type in the domain name (from your network Administra-
tor). If you don’t have a domain name, select “No,” then Next.
10.(Optional; you do not need Internet access to initialize Windows)
Check the option for how this computer will connect to the Internet.
Select Skip to set up Internet access later.
11.Select “Yes, Ready to activate Microsoft Windows XP.”
12.(Optional) Ready to register with Microsoft. Skip this screen if you
don’t want to register now. Select “No, not at this time.” If you
choose to register, you will need Internet access.
13.You may get a message either that your computer is not connected to
the Internet or asking if you want to set up Internet access. You do
not have to set up Internet access to initialize Windows. Select Skip.
14.Type in your name in the “Your name” field. If others will be using
the Tablet PC, type in their names also (up to five total). These mes-
sages appear:
Thank you! Congratulations, you’re ready to go!
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15.Select Finish. These messages appear:
Windows XP
Please wait.
Windows is starting up....
Loading your personal settings
Applying your personal settings
IMPORTANT: It is not necessary to connect to the Internet to activate
your system.
16.Windows will load and may discover and install new hardware.
When prompted, answer Yes or OK to install all hardware.
17.When the Tablet PC Tutorials appear, we recommend that you run
them. However, you can access them later if you wish.
This completes the Windows XP initialization process. The Tablet PC is
ready to use and your Pen is operational.
Microsoft Office Registration
If you ordered the Microsoft Office XP Professional software with your
Tablet PC system, all the necessary software it is already installed. To
register Microsoft Office, follow these steps:
1. Open a Microsoft Office application, such as Microsoft Word.
2. A screen appears, prompting you to enter your User name, Initials,
Organization, and the 25-character Product Key. The Product Key is
printed on the Microsoft Office CD packaged with your Tablet PC.
3. Follow the onscreen messages to complete the Microsoft
Office installation.
STARTING AND
STOPPING YOUR
TABLET PC
Starting
Start the Tablet PC by briefly sliding the Power switch (the ridged button on
the side of the Tablet PC). If you have connected the Tablet PC to AC
power, the Power LED turns briefly amber and then solid green and the Hard
Disk Drive (HDD) LED flashes green. Then Windows XP launches.
When you start the Tablet PC, the Windows XP Tablet PC Tutorials screen
appears. If you don’t want this to appear each time, you can check “Do not
show me this again.” We recommend that you run the tutorials, which take
just a few minutes. You can return to the Microsoft Tutorials from Start,
Using Your Motion Tablet PC.
Stopping
The recommended way to shut down your Tablet PC is by selecting Start and
then Turn Off Computer.
IMPORTANT: You can force a shutdown by pressing and holding the Power
switch for about 5 seconds. A forced shutdown should only be used when the
system is completely unresponsive to software commands. If you have any
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applications open or any unsaved work, you will lose it. Windows will not prompt
you to save your work if you force a shutdown.
OPENING THE
MOTION
DASHBOARD
In the following sections, you will be required to open the Motion
Dashboard. You can do this by pressing Hot Key #1 button on the
Tablet PC chassis, shown here.
You can also access
Dashboard by first
selecting Start, then All
Programs, and finally
Motion Resources,
where the Dashboard
selection appears.
The Motion Dashboard
offers many Tablet PC
functions in a
convenient location.
SAVING POWER
USING
STAND BY
OR HIBERNATE
You can save Tablet PC power with either low-power Stand By or
Hibernation modes. Each preserves your Tablet PC settings so you can
resume work where you left off. Their differences are described below:
•Stand By mode — Greatly reduces Tablet PC power consumption, but
the Tablet runs on battery if not connected to AC power. The Tablet PC
restarts from Stand By within a few seconds. Choose Stand By when you
plan to return to work within a short time (a few minutes to a few hours)
and want to conserve power.
•Hibernate mode — Completely shuts down the Tablet PC to conserve
power. It takes slightly longer to restart from Hibernate than from Stand
By. Choose Hibernate when you plan to stop work for longer periods
such as overnight and want to swap batteries. Saves the status of the Tab-
let PC to the Hard Disk Drive.
Entering Stand By or Hibernate from the Start Button
To quickly place your system in Stand By or Hibernate:
1. Select Start/Turn Off Computer.
2. From the pop-up window, tap Stand By or press the Shift key to tog-
gle to Hibernate and then tap that option.
3. The Tablet PC will enter Stand By or Hibernate. In Stand By, the
power LED will flash green. In Hibernate, all LEDs are off.
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IMPORTANT: You can put the Tablet PC in either Stand By or Hibernate to swap the
battery. For more information about swapping the battery :
• If you choose Stand By, the unit is designed to maintain your system for up to
30 seconds while the battery is swapped. However, you may have less than
30 seconds to swap the battery because of the settings and the programs that
you have running. You should save any data before putting the unit in Stand
By to swap the battery.
• If you choose Hibernate, you have unlimited time to swap the battery.
Hibernate saves the status of the Tablet PC to your Hard Disk Drive so that
you can resume operations later.
Accessing Stand By from the Motion Dashboard
Open the Motion Dashboard and then tap the Stand By button.
Setting Up Stand By or Hibernate from the Power Button
When you slide the Power button on your Tablet PC, it is factory set to shut
down. You may want to change this so that when you slide the button, you
access either Stand By or Hibernate. Both will save power and also let you
return to your prior settings. To do this:
1. Open the Motion Dashboard.
2. On the Dashboard, under Power Management, tap the down arrow by
the Pwr Button.
3. From the drop-down menu, select Stand By or Hibernate, as desired.
4. Select OK.
Resuming Work from Stand By or Hibernate
To resume Tablet PC operations from Stand By or Hibernate, briefly slide
the Power button until the display comes on. Wait until the logon screen (or
Windows desktop) is displayed and then tap your user name to resume
operations.
OPERATING THE
MOTION
M-SERIES
DIGITIZER PEN
The Motion M-Series Digitizer Pen contains
internal electronics that make the Pen the only
way you can write, tap, or input on the Tablet PC
display. Finger-tapping or writing with a PDA
stylus has no effect. The Pen contains a Pen
function button, used for right-clicking (like a mouse) and a small opening
near the end for attaching a Pen tether. The Pen also comes with replacement
Pen tips and a replacement tool, shown here. For information about
replacing the Pen tips, see “Replacing the Pen Tips” in this chapter.
Notations for using Motion M-Series Pen, which are found throughout this
User Guide, are described below:
• Tap — Tap the Pen on the Tablet PC display, without pressing the func-
tion button on the Pen
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• Double-tap — Double-tap the Pen on the display, without pressing the
function button on the Pen
• Right-click — Press the function button on the Pen and tap the Pen on
the display (equals a mouse right-click). For more information about
using the Pen function button, see the section “Writing with the Pen” in
this chapter.
• Press and hold — Press and hold the tip of the Pen to the display without
pressing the Pen function button (equivalent to a mouse right-click)
• Tap and drag — Tap and drag the Pen on the display
• Select/Highlight — Tap on the item on the Tablet PC display with the
Pen to activate the function
Calibrating the Pen to Increase Its Accuracy
Be sure to calibrate your Pen the first time you start your Tablet PC, then at
other times if the onscreen pointer doesn’t seem to line up with the Pen tip.
Have each person using the Tablet PC set their own calibration; the Tablet
PC stores Pen settings on a per-user basis. Calibration ensures the accuracy
of the Pen and adjusts the Tablet PC display for different people.
To open the calibration program:
1. Open the Motion Dashboard and tap the Calibrate but-
ton. Or double-tap the Tablet and Pen Settings icon in
the System Tray, located in the lower right-hand corner
of the display window. This opens the Tablet and Pen Settings win-
dow.
NOTE: This icon may be hidden in the System Tray. Tap the System Tray
left-arrow to open all hidden icons.
2. Choose the Settings tab.
3. Tap Calibrate while holding the Pen in
a normal writing manner.
4. Carefully align the Pen point precisely
in the crosshairs in the calibration dis-
play for best performance.
5. Rotate the Tablet PC display and
repeat this for each orientation
(0o, 90o, 180o, or 270o).
Tips for Writing with the Pen
The first time you pick up the Pen, you’ll notice it is lightweight (it has no
internal battery), has an unusual tip, and contains an elongated button that
we call the “function button.” The Pen is described below:
• You can hold the Pen like any other writing pen, except that you should
place your fingers on either side of the Pen function button so that you
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don’t inadvertently press it as you write. Pressing the function button
while tapping the Pen on the display is like right-clicking with a mouse
and will launch pop-up menus.
• Practice pressing the Pen function button with both your index finger and
thumb to see which you prefer.
• Relax your grip. Only a light touch is needed to write with the Pen.
• With a little practice, you will learn how to tap on the Tablet PC display
to activate buttons and menus.
• The more precise your handwritten input, the more accurate the Tablet
PC will be in converting it to text. You can use printed or cursive hand-
writing, but a mixture of upper and lowercase letters works best.
• When you hold the Pen over the Tablet PC display, a pointer (small dot)
appears under the Pen tip on the display and moves with the Pen on the
display. To select something on the display, line up this pointer before
you touch (tap) the Pen to the display surface. The digitizer under the
Tablet PC display reads the position of the pointer, not where you touch
the Pen to the display.
CAUTION: Do not write on the Tablet PC display with ink pens or other
pointed objects that could damage it.
A comparison of the Pen and mouse operations is made below:
Ending Accidental Right-Clicks
If you sometimes accidentally press the function button on the
Pen, thus interrupting your writing tasks, you can simply
deactivate this button function. You will still be able to activate
right-click menus by pressing and holding the Pen to the display.
1. Double-tap the Tablet and Pen Settings icon in the System Tray,
located in the lower right-hand corner of the display window. This
opens Tablet and Pen Settings. (You can also access this through the
Windows Control panel.)
Table 4-1 Mouse versus Pen Actions
With a Mouse With the M-Series Digitizer Pen
Point and click Point and tap the Pen on the display.
Double-click Double-tap the Pen on the display.
Click-and-drag Tap-and-drag the Pen on the display.
Right-click Press the Pen button while tapping, or press
and hold the Pen on the display.
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2. Select the Pen Options tab.
3. Uncheck the option Use pen
button to right-click.
4. Tap Apply.
Adjusting Pen
Properties for Ease of Use
For convenience and ease of use, you
may want to adjust the settings on the
Pen, such as which hand you write with
or the menu location.
To access Pen properties:
1. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 above.
2. Select the Settings tab.
3. Change the Handedness or Menu location, as desired.
4. Tap Apply.
Learning Pen Gestures to Increase Efficiency
You may want to learn some pen gestures so you can quickly perform
actions that otherwise require finding an icon or tapping a button:
NOTE: Gestures work primarily in the Tablet PC Input Panel and the Write Anywhere
feature. For more information about gestures, gesture symbols, and for handwriting
tips, open the Tablet PC Input Panel, the Tools menu, then select Help, Help Topics.
Under Tips and Tricks, select Tips for entering text. You will find a Gesture reference.
•To Open the Tablet PC Input Panel — Holding the tip of the pen
above the screen, quickly move the pointer back and forth several
times.
•To Backspace (erase the
previous character) — Quickly
draw a right-to-left line on the
display surface
•To Erase — Draw a short, wide
“Z” from left to right across
what you want to erase. (It may
take some practice to master
this gesture. ) The erase gesture
works in the Windows Journal,
Tablet PC Input Panel, and the
Write Anywhere (an option of
the Windows Journal).
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HINTS FOR
OPTIMIZING
YOUR DISPLAY
WINDOW
To free work space and enlarge your writing area, you can optimize your
Tablet PC display window in these ways:
• To move the Tablet PC Input Panel
anywhere — From Tools, uncheck Dock.
This lets you move the input panel
anywhere on the display.
• To hide the Input Panel — Select the
(up arrow) on the Input Panel
• To enlarge the Preview window — From
Tools, tap Options, and then tap Two lines to give you an extra line to
write on.
• To move the taskbar anywhere on the display — From Windows
Control Panel, tap Taskbar and Start Menu (Classic View) or double-
click Appearance and themes (Category View) and then tap Taskbar
and Start Menu. Uncheck the box beside Lock the taskbar. Tap OK
and close Control Panel. Now place your pen inside the Taskbar and
drag it to the sides or top of the display.
• To change the amount of delay to transfer writing, or the thickness of
the ink — From Tools, select Options.
NOTE: For more information about Tablet PC Input Panel functions, see the Help
menu under Tools on the Tablet PC Input Panel window.
MAKING BEST
USE OF THE
TABLET PC
INPUT PANEL
The Tablet PC Input Panel keyboard and writing areas are key Tablet PC
features you will use constantly to:
• Enter passwords
• Hand write or type entries in Journal documents
• Write or type E-mail messages
• Perform other writing tasks
1. Open the Tablet PC Input Panel by tapping the icon, shown here.
2. With another application active, such as a password window, a Jour-
nal document, or Outlook, write or type on the Input Panel window.
3. By default, after a short delay, your handwriting will be automati-
cally sent to the active program.
HINTS FOR
WORKING WITH
THE INPUT
PANEL
Here are some hints about the Tablet PC Input Panel:
• Disappearing text — If you don’t have an active application or the
Input Panel Preview window open, your writing or typing will
disappear from the display in a few seconds. Open an application
(such as Microsoft Word) or the Preview window to accept your text.
• Tablet PCs without Microsoft Office Pen Extensions installed— If you
you have Microsoft Office installed but not Pen Extensions, these
programs (Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel) will not accept ink.
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Pen Extensions are included with associated Motion software orders or
are available free on the Microsoft website.
• However, other programs will accept text, including Journal,
Wordpad, and Notepad.
• Sending drawings — While probably not the best application for
drawings, you can send them from the Input Panel to some
applications (such as Wordpad or Microsoft Word). However, they
don’t transfer to the Text Preview window. If you draw from the Input
Panel with the Text Preview window open, Windows XP tries to
interpret the drawing as text, with unpredictable results.
• Entering passwords — For security and accuracy, we recommend you
use the keyboard on the Input Panel instead of writing this confidential
information where it is clearly visible and where handwriting
recognition will try to make it into words.
Input Panel Text Preview Window
The Tablet PC Input Panel has a Text Preview window that lets you see a
text transcription of what you have written before you send it to an active
application:
“Sending as Ink” (Handwriting and Drawings)
from the Input Panel
To transfer ink input to another application:
1. Open the Tablet PC Input Panel.
2. Close the Text Preview window by deselecting it in Tools.
3. Open another application, such as Notepad, Wordpad, or Microsoft
Word to write your input to. If you don’t open this second applica-
tion, your input will disappear from the Tablet PC Input Panel dis-
play in a few seconds.
4. Tap the down arrow beside Send.
5. Enable Send as Ink. (If the application you have open doesn’t accept
ink input, this option will be grayed out.)
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6. Create the text or simple drawing you want to send as ink.
NOTE: To increase the size of the text and drawings, highlight these on screen, then
change the font size. Wordpad and Notepad don’t allow you to reset the default font
size, but once you increase the font size, later inputs will retain the new sizing.
ELIMINATING
PAPER WITH
WINDOWS
JOURNAL
Windows Journal is a mainstay of the
Tablet PC feature suite, offering a way to
take notes that makes paper writing pads
obsolete. Its convenience lies in these
factors:
• Search ability — Look for a
handwritten or typewritten word in
all your Journal Notes
• Organization ability — Use color,
and/or titles to arrange information
• Versatility — Draw diagrams and charts, copy and paste information
between documents, convert handwriting to text
CREATING
FORMS AND
EDITING THEM
IN WINDOWS
JOURNAL
You can create forms or edit documents from many formats (such as Word,
Excel, Adobe® Acrobat) by creating a Journal Template. You can then write
on your new “form,” exchange edits with others, or write on them during a
presentation for added impact.
1. Create or open the desired document on your Tablet PC.
2. Tap Print.
3. Select the Journal Note Writer as the printer.
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4. Tap Print.
5. On the Save As screen, type in a name for the document.
6. Tap Save. By default, this saves your document as a Windows Jour-
nal template to My Documents/My Notes.
NOTE: Windows Journal may take a few minutes to save, but even documents
of 50 pages and more will convert to a Journal Note Writer file.
7. Open the Windows Journal, then open your document. (If View Note
is checked at the bottom of the Save As window, Journal opens auto-
matically and displays your document.)
8. Write with your Pen on this document as you would any other Jour-
nal document (fill in your “form” or make your annotations).
9. Save your document with a new file name to preserve your edits.
You can reuse and save this document as many times as you want.
HAVE STICKY
NOTES HANDY
FOR JOTTING
DOWN
INFORMATION
Sticky Notes are a convenient place to store things like names, phone
numbers, simple maps, or other information that you would normally put on
a paper note. And since they’re electronic, you can export them to other
programs. Sticky Notes are kept in a numbered stack that you can browse
through and discard when you’re through with them.
The text notes can even be dragged and dropped to
another program or to your desktop.
They can also be used to record voice notes
(although you can’t drag the voice notes to
another program or the desktop).
CHANGING
SCREEN
ORIENTATION
To change the display orientation:
• From the Motion Dashboard
1. Press Hot Key #1 on the Tablet PC chassis to open the Motion Dash-
board.
2. Select from the rotation options: 0o, 90o, 180o, or 270o
• From the Tablet PC chassis
1. Press Hot Key #2 on the Tablet PC chassis. Each time you press the
key, the display rotates 90o.
2. Rotate the display to the desired orientation.
• From the Tablet and Pen Settings Screen
1. Tap the Tablet and Pen Settings icon on the System Tray, located at
the bottom right of the display window. Or, go to the Control Panel
and select the Tablet and Pen Settings icon.
2. From the Tablet and Pen Settings window, select the Display tab.
3. Tap the down-arrow next to Orientation.
4. Select the desired orientation: Primary landscape, Primary portrait,
Secondary Landscape, Secondary portrait.
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Deleting Screen Rotations to Speed Up Display Access
To speed up your use of your display, you can set your Tablet to rotate only
to the orientations you use most of the time and skip the others. To do this:
1. Open the Tablet and Pen Settings window.
2. Select the Display tab.
3. Select the Display tab and then tap Change to open Orientation
Sequence Settings.
4. Disable the unwanted display orientations by selecting (None).
5. Tap OK and then Apply.
CUSTOMIZING
BUTTONS
You can customize the Tablet PC buttons so they perform the functions
that you want. The default button settings of all the buttons are described
in Chapter 2 of this User Guide.
• Escape button (Secondary function is programmable)
• Function button (not programmable)
• Five-way directional control buttons (Secondary functions are
programmable)
• Hot Keys 1 & 2 (Primary and Secondary functions are programmable)
• Security (Ctrl+Alt+Del) not programmable)
To change the default button properties.
1. Double-tap the Tablet and Pen
Settings icon in the System
Tray, located in the lower right-
hand corner of the display win-
dow. Or, go to the Control
Panel and select the Tablet and
Pen Settings icon. This opens
the Tablet and Pen settings
window.
2. Choose the Tablet Buttons tab.
3. Highlight the button you want
to reprogram. The button being
programmed turns red.
4. Select Change.
5. On the Change Button Func-
tions window, tap the down-arrow beside Action for a selection list.
6. Select a new action from the list.
NOTE: For some actions, you only need to select the action to change the button
property. For others, such as to launch a program, you must browse and find the
program; or, to set up a key combination, you must press a sequence of keys.
You can also Reset the button defaults whenever you want.
7. Select OK. The list of actions should now display the new action for
the button you reprogrammed. You can always Reset the button
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7. Select OK. The list of actions should now display the new action for
the button you reprogrammed. You can always Reset the button
defaults by tapping Reset on the Tablet Buttons window.
ADJUSTING
BRIGHTNESS
FOR DIFFERENT
LIGHTING
SCENARIOS
You may want to adjust the brightness level of the Tablet PC display for
different lighting situations and for improving battery life.
• From the Motion Dashboard
1. Open the Motion Dash-
board.
2. Adjust the desired bright-
ness level on the Display
Brightness slider.
• From the Tablet and Pen Settings Window
1. Double-tap the Tablet and Pen Settings icon in the Sys-
tem Tray, located in the lower right-hand corner of the
display window. Or, go to the Control Panel and select
the Tablet and Pen Settings icon. This opens the Tablet
and Pen settings window.
2. Tap the Display tab.
3. Adjust the Brightness slider at the bottom of this window. You can
have a different setting when running on AC power versus battery.
IDENTIFYING
THE RIGHT AC
POWER
ADAPTER
You should run your Tablet PC or Motion M-Series FlexDock only with the
specially-designed Motion M-Series AC Adapter, provided with your unit.
The AC Adapter has a distinguishable, right-angled plug on one end. The
only Motion accessory the AC Adapter is compatible with is the M-Series
FlexDock and the Multi-Unit Battery Charger.
CAUTION: Before you plug an AC adapter into the Tablet PC or into any
accessory device, make sure you are using the correct AC power
adapter (the one that came with the Tablet PC or the accessory). The
Tablet PC has an identifying label attached to the cord of its AC power
Adapter. Leave this label attached to ensure you always connect this AC
power Adapter only to the Tablet PC. If you connect this adapter to an
accessory, you may damage the accessory or the adapter.
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(The blue area on the battery icon shrinks as the battery runs down.)
Reading Battery Power from the Battery Gauge
Turn the Tablet PC over to view the battery gauge on the back of the Tablet
PC. Press the button next to the battery gauge. If all five LEDs are green, the
battery is fully charged. Each LED represents about 20% battery capacity.
Reading Battery Power from the Power Meter
There are several other ways to determine the amount of battery power
remaining:
• Open the Power/Battery icon in the System Tray, located in the lower
right-hand corner of the display window; the Adjust Power Properties
and Open Power Meter is displayed.
• Open the Power/Battery window and tap to open the Power Options
Properties window. Select Power Meter.
• Go to the Control Panel and select Power options.
CREATING NEW
POWER
SCHEMES FOR
SPECIAL
SITUATIONS
Creating a New Power Scheme
The Tablet PC is configured with the default power scheme “Motion
Computing Optimized” that helps performance and battery life. You may
want to create additional power schemes for other work scenarios or for
special situations.
1. Right-click the Power/Bat-
tery icon in the System Tray,
located at the bottom right of
the Tablet PC display win-
dow until Adjust Power
Properties or Open Power
Meter is displayed. Or, go to
the Control Panel and select
Power options.
2. Tap Adjust Power Properties
to open the Power Options
Properties.
3. The window opens to Power
Schemes.
4. Change the settings to the desired power configuration.
5. Tap Save As and enter a name for the new scheme.
6. Tap Apply.
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NOTE: We recommend that you create new power schemes instead of overwriting
the default (Motion Computing Optimized) so you can reactivate it later.
Setting Up Max Battery Mode for Additional Power Savings
Max Battery mode prolongs the battery’s charge. For example, when
connected to AC power, this option turns the Tablet PC display off after 15
minutes, puts the system in Stand By after 20 minutes, and in Hibernate after
45 minutes of inactivity. Running on battery triggers other settings.
1. Right-click on the Power/Battery icon in the System
Tray, located in the lower right-hand corner of the dis-
play window. Tap Adjust Power Properties in the menu.
This opens Power Options Properties. Or, go to the Con-
trol Panel and select Power options.
2. Under Power Schemes, tap the down arrow to display a list of
schemes.
3. Select Max Battery as your power scheme.
4. Tap apply.
CHARGING THE
BATTERY
When you connect the Tablet PC to AC power with the battery installed, the
system automatically charges the battery until it reaches full charge (100%).
The Battery Status LED glows steady amber while the battery is charging
and changes to steady green when charging is complete.
WARNING: To avoid personal injury, if the battery is overheated, wait
until it cools to room temperature before recharging or replacing it with
another battery.
To charge the battery at any time:
1. Plug the AC power adapter into the Tablet PC, then into a wall outlet
or power strip. (Completely recharging the battery may take up to
two hours, although the battery reaches an 80% charge in much less
time.)
2. To check the battery power, move the Pen over the
Power/Battery icon. This shows you the number of
hours of battery power and the percentage of battery
power left. (The blue area on the battery icon shrinks as
the battery runs down.)
3. Or, turn the Tablet PC over to view the battery gauge on the bottom
of the Tablet PC.
4. Press the button next to the battery gauge. If all five LEDs are green,
the battery is fully charged.
SWAPPING THE
BATTERY
You can swap the battery while the system is powered on, with or without
having the Tablet PC plugged into an AC power outlet.
1. If the Tablet PC is running, save all active files.
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2. Open the Dashboard and tap Properties under Power Management.
3. Select the Hibernate tab and make sure Hibernate is Enabled (the
default).
4. Go to Start>Turn Off Computer.
5. When the Turn Off Computer window appears, press the Shift key on
your external keyboard or tap Shift on the Tablet PC Input Panel key-
board to change the option from Stand By to Hibernate.
IMPORTANT: You can put the Tablet PC in either Stand By or Hibernate to swap the
battery:
• If you choose Stand By, the unit is designed to maintain your system for up to
30 seconds while the battery is swapped. However, you may have less than
30 seconds to swap the battery because of the settings and the programs that
you have running. You should save any data before putting the unit in Stand
By to swap the battery.
• If you choose Hibernate, you have unlimited time to swap the battery.
Hibernate saves the status of the Tablet PC to your Hard Disk Drive so that
you can resume operations later.
6. Tap Hibernate or Stand By. The Tablet PC displays that it is Stand-
ing By or Hibernating.
7. Wait until the system shuts down and all LEDs are off.
8. Push the battery release latch on the bottom of the Tablet PC to eject
the internal battery.
9. Insert the new battery until you hear the latch click, which ensures
the new battery is correctly seated.
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the Tablet PC, install only Motion
Computing batteries, which are specially designed for the Tablet PC.
Disposing of Used Batteries
When a Tablet PC battery is no longer serviceable, dispose of it responsibly
at a hazardous materials recycling center. Do not toss it in the trash where it
will be sent to a landfill.
Battery and Power Management Hints
• Use AC power whenever available to lengthen the battery’s usable life.
Leave the battery in place when using AC power.
• Use AC power when installing software or writing to a CD and, for best
performance, when using a DVD player.
• When using battery power, if you leave the Tablet PC unattended, place
the system in Stand By or Hibernate mode.
• Keep in mind that the display, processor, PC cards, wireless cards, and
accessory drives all draw on the battery, so adjust properties and disable
unused accessories and PC cards when operating on battery power.
• When running on battery, adjust the power mode and display brightness
to lower settings to prolong the battery life.
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ADDING
MEMORY TO
IMPROVE
SYSTEM
PERFORMANCE
AND INCREASE
BATTERY LIFE
Use only Motion M-Series Memory modules obtained from Motion
Computing to upgrade the factory-installed memory.
WARNING: To avoid the risk of personal injury or damage to the Tablet
PC, when performing the following tasks, turn off your Tablet PC, unplug
the AC power connection, and remove the battery. Ground yourself by
touching a grounded conductive surface, such as a device or appliance
with a grounded, three-pronged plug. Avoid touching the pins and leads
on the memory module and the internal circuitry of the Tablet PC.
1. After you disconnect power, unscrew the L-
shaped cover from the bottom of the Tablet PC.
2. If you are replacing a module, release the clips
on each side of the module and lift to remove it.
3. Align the pins on the Memory Upgrade module
with the receptors on the slot.
4. Gently push the new module into the slot at a
25-degree angle until it is firmly seated; then rotate it into place.
5. Replace the external cover and install the two screws.
6. To check that the Memory Upgrade has been properly installed,
select Start, My Computer, View System Information. The General
tab shows the amount of RAM (memory) installed in your system.
NOTE: If the amount of RAM shown and the actual RAM differ, the Memory
Upgrade module may not be seated properly. Repeat Steps 1-5, taking care to
re-seat the module correctly.
Supported Memory Configurations for Motion M1200
Base Memory-Slot A* Base Upgrade-Slot B* Total Memory
256MB 256MB 512MB
512MB 768MB
512MB 256MB 768MB
512MB 1GB
* PC133 SDRAM SODIMM
Note: The Motion M1200 has Base Memory factory-installed in Slot A. You can
install/reinstall memory modules in either Slot A or B for best performance.
Supported Memory Configurations for Motion M1200
Base Memory-Slot A** Base Upgrade-Slot B** Total Memory
256MB 256MB 512MB
512MB 768MB
256MB 512MB 768MB
512MB 1GB
** PC266 DDR SODIMM
Note: The Motion M1300 has Based Memory factory-installed in Slot B. If you
install/reinstall only a single memory module in the M1300, always install it in
Slot B for best performance.
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INSTALLING
OPTICAL DISK
DRIVES
For information about installing your Optical Disk Drive, see the
documentation packaged with the Drive.
Software for CDROM — The Optical Disk Drive you’ve purchased does not
require any special software drivers to operate as a standard CDROM
device.
The DVD/CDRW drive requires CD writing software to write onto a CDR/
RW disc for CD authoring. While Microsoft Windows XP includes CD
writing features and may be sufficient for your needs, the additional CD
writing software contains advanced features beyond those offered by
Windows XP. In addition, the DVD/MPEG software is required to view
video DVDs.
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MIRRORING OR
EXTENDING
YOUR DISPLAY
FOR
ADDITIONAL
VIEWING
The Tablet PC has a Dual Head Video Controller that lets you mirror the
Tablet PC display or extend it to a second monitor or external device, such as
a projector. Examples of how you might set up a mirrored Tablet PC display
and an extended desktop are shown below:
1. Connect the VGA Monitor and Tablet PC
a. Plug the VGA monitor cable into the VGA port on the Tablet PC or
Motion M-Series FlexDock.
b. Then, connect the external monitor or data projector to a power outlet
and turn it on. Windows XP will recognize the external monitor or data
projector and search for a driver.
c. If necessary, install the driver from the CD supplied by the monitor’s
manufacturer.
2. Setting Up a Mirrored Desktop
This function is useful when connecting an external projector for
presentations.
a. Open the Motion Dashboard.
b. Select the Mirror Desktop
radio button under External
Display. This setting
automatically creates an identical
display on the external monitor.
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NOTE: You may also choose to set up this feature through the
Intel(R) Extreme Graphics icon found in the Windows Control
Panel or through this same icon, which is located in the System
Tray at the bottom right of the Tablet PC display.
3. Setting Up an Extended Desktop
This function is useful when you want to have two applications open,
each in a separate window, for example, your email and Microsoft Word.
a. Open the Motion Dashboard.
b. Select the Extend Desktop
radio button under External
Display. This setting
automatically extends the Tablet
PC display to the external
monitor.
NOTE: You may also choose to set
up this feature through the Intel(R) Extreme Graphics icon found in
the Windows Control Panel or through this same icon, which is
located in the System Tray at the bottom right of the Tablet PC
display.
Tips About Using the External Display
The following information may be helpful in setting up and using the
external display function:
• When you attach the cables between the Tablet PC and the external
monitor, the external monitor will be blank until you select the type of
External Display you want.
• As a default, the External Display is set to “Disabled.”
• If you disconnect the VGA monitor cable while in either Mirror or
Extend Desktop modes, the external monitor display will go blank.
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SETTING UP A
WIRELESS
CONNECTION
Wireless network access points are available in airports, public businesses,
such as coffee shops, as well as in private companies. With the proper
hardware, you can even have a wireless access point at home. Each access
point may provide various levels of security and may require passwords and/
or fees for connection.
Although wireless access is available in public areas, your ability to use the
wireless access point depends on the following conditions:
NOTE: The Tablet PC antenna should not be covered by your hand when
making a wireless connection.
• Distance from the access point
• Ability to connect to the access point
• Service rights to it (which may require an account fee, user name,
password, an/or network setup through an administrator)
WARNING: FAA regulations require that you disable any wireless
connection when traveling by air. If the Wireless LED on the front of the
Tablet PC is off, wireless communications are disabled.
To set up a wireless connection through
the Motion Dashboard:
1. Open the Motion Dashboard
and make sure that Enable
WMIB-100GS Radio is
checked.
2. Under Wireless Operation, tap
Properties.
3. On the Wireless Network Con-
nection Properties screen, tap
the Wireless Networks tab.
4. From Available Networks, choose a network (an access point).
5. Tap Configure. The access point you selected should appear in the
Network name (SSID) description.
6. Tap OK.
7. Tap OK again to complete the setup of the wireless connection.
NOTE: To complete the wireless connection, you may need to enable Wired
Equivalent Privacy (WEP), Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP), or other
settings before the wireless network will connect. This may require you to add a
network name (SSID) and Network key and/or to authenticate access (by
password or other means). In a corporate wireless network, contact your System
Administrator for these settings. For a home network, follow the instructions that
come with your wireless access point. For other wireless access points that are
available through third-party service providers (such as a wireless telephone
service), contact the appropriate service provider.
To set up a wireless connection through the Control Panel:
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1. Open the Control Panel and tap Network Connections.
2. Make sure the Wireless Network Connection is enabled. (If it’s not,
right-click on the connection and tap Enable.)
3. Right-click Wireless Network Connection.
4. Tap View Available Wireless Networks.
5. Tap Advanced.
6. Repeat Steps 3-7 in the previous procedure.
SETTING UP
SPEECH
RECOGNITION
FOR DICTATION
To set up speech recognition for dictation:
NOTE: The Tablet PC works best for dictation if you use a high-quality headset
microphone.
1. Plug a microphone into your Tablet PC.
2. Tap the Tablet PC Input Panel icon on the menu bar at
the bottom of the Tablet PC display. The Tablet PC
Input Panel appears.
3. Tap the down-arrow beside Tools to open
the selection box.
4. Tap Speech. The first time you access
this function, a Speech Recognition
Enrollment message appears suggesting
that you take 10 minutes to adjust the
microphone and train speech recognition
before continuing. If you have not com-
pleted speech training, the speech buttons are inactive.
5. Tap Next and follow the Microphone Wizard.
NOTE: Speech recognition will only correctly recognize 85%-90% of your words
as you dictate. As you use this tool, accuracy gradually improves. You can
improve this performance by running further speech training sessions.Open the
Windows Control Panel and select Speech to access speech training.
USING SPEECH
RECOGNITION
FOR COMMANDS
After you complete Speech Recognition training, when you select Speech,
the Tablet PC Input Panel displays options for Dictation or Commands. The
display also indicates if it is Not Listening or Listening.
NOTE: For more information about using this feature, see the Windows Help and
Support Center where you can search for topics about speech recognition and
training. Also available are the speech tutorials. To find the speech tutorial,
select Start, Help and Support, Welcome to Tablet PC, Tablet PC Tutorials.
CHANGING
SCREEN
RESOLUTION
FOR USING AN
EXTERNAL
MONITOR
You may want to change the Tablet PC screen resolution when you connect
it to an external monitor for better viewing. The default screen resolution on
the Tablet PC is True Color, 1024x768. To change this resolution:
1. Tap the Graphics Properties button on the Motion Dash-
board. Or, the Intel(R) Extreme Graphics icon in the
System Tray, located at the bottom-right corner of the
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display. Then select Graphics Options, Graphics
Properties...
2. Under the Devices tab, tap the down-arrows beside Colors and/or
Screen Area to change these settings.
3. Tap OK or Apply. The screen will go blank for a few seconds. Then
a message appears stating that your desktop has been reconfigured
and asking you to confirm the settings.
4. To confirm the settings, tap OK. Otherwise, the display will automat-
ically return to the previous settings in 15 seconds.
CREATING A
SCREEN-
RESOLUTION
SCHEME FOR AN
EXTERNAL
MONITOR OR
SIMILAR DEVICE
To create a special screen resolution scheme:
1. Tap the Graphics Properties button on the Motion Dashboard. Or, the
Intel(R) Extreme Graphics icon in the System Tray, located at the
bottom-right corner of the display. Then select Graphics Options,
Graphics Properties...
2. From the Intel(R) 82830M Graphics Controller Properties window,
select the Schemes tab. The current Video Mode is displayed.
3. Tap the New button on this window.
4. Type in a name for the new scheme.
5. Highlight this new scheme in the Schemes window.
6. Add or change the parameters for this scheme.
7. Tap Save.
8. To test or launch a scheme, select it from the list and tap the
Invoke button.
9. Tap OK.
MULTIMEDIA
APPLICATIONS
Both the M1200 and the M1300 Tablet PCs support most multimedia
applications.
SETTING UP
TABLET PC
SECURITY
Passwords protect your Tablet PC from unauthorized access. Passwords can
create different levels of protection for your Tablet PC and its data:
•Operating system password — Secures the files on your Tablet PC
from other users
•BIOS passwords — Secures the software routines that test hardware at
startup, start the operating system, and support the transfer of data
among hardware devices; BIOS is the Basic Input/Output System
•System password — Locks access to the BIOS setup
•Boot password — Locks access to the system
•HDD (Hard Disk Drive) password — Secures your data so the Hard
Disk Drive cannot be accessed by removing it and connecting it to
another Tablet PC
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Setting the Windows Operating System Password
You can set up a Windows operating system password through the Control
Panel, User Accounts.
Setting the BIOS Passwords
CAUTION: We strongly recommend that you write down your password(s)
and keep it in a location that is appropriate to your work environment. If you
enter a wrong BIOS System password several times, you will be locked out
of the system. If you become locked out, you can restart the Tablet PC and retry the
password again. You can repeat restarting and retrying the password as many times
as you want. However, if you are unable to remember your password, you will not be
able to access your Tablet PC. If this happens, you call Motion Computing Technical
Support or your Motion reseller for assistance. Have your Tablet PC Serial number
available (located on the label on the back of the unit) for them to assist you.
The level of security you want on your Tablet PC helps determine what
BIOS password(s) you set. These are described in the following sections.
BIOS System Passwords
To set up a password to access the PhoenixBIOSTM Setup Utility
on the Tablet PC:
NOTE: These procedures describe using the Pen to enter information; you can
also attach an external keyboard if you prefer.
1. Start the Tablet PC.
2. When the Motion Computing Splash Screen appears,
quickly press Hot Key #2 (icon shown here). If you
miss the Splash screen, turn the Tablet PC off then back
on and try this step again.
3. From the PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility, tap Security on the menu bar.
4. To set up a System password, double-tap Enter next to Set
System Password.
5. Type in a System Password using the onscreen keyboard.
6. Tap Enter.
7. Type in the password again to confirm it.
8. Tap Enter. The system returns to the Security screen and the System
Password reads Set. A password is now required to enter the
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility.
9. To set up a Password on boot, tap Disabled next to Password on
boot until Enabled is highlighted. You will not be prompted to type
in another password because Password on boot uses the System
password.
NOTE: You cannot set up Password on boot until you set up a
System password.
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10.If you have finished setting up a password, tap Exit or press the Esc
key on the Tablet PC to exit the PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility.
11.When you exit, you’re prompted to select from the
following options:
• Exit Saving Changes
• Exit Discarding Changes
• Load Setup Defaults
•Discard Changes
• Save Changes
12.Select the desired action.
13.Confirm the selection by double-tapping Yes.
Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Password
To set up a password to start the Tablet PC (no one can access the
information on the Hard Disk Drive of the Tablet PC even if it’s
removed and installed in another Tablet PC without the proxy
password):
1. Start the Tablet PC.
2. When the Motion Computing Splash Screen appears,
quickly press Hot Key #2. If you miss the Splash
screen, turn the Tablet PC off then back on and try this
step again.
3. From the PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility, tap Security on the menu bar.
4. To set the hard disk password, double-tap Enter next to Set Hard
Disk Password.
5. Type in a New Password.
6. Tap Enter.
7. Type in the password to confirm it.
8. Tap Enter. The system returns to the Security screen and the HDD
Password is Set. (When you exit then re-enter the PhoenixBIOS
setup, the HDD Password is Locked.)
9. Repeat Steps 10-13 in the section “Bios System Passwords.”
CLEARING
TABLET PC
SECURITY
To clear the Tablet PC PhoenixBIOS security:
1. Start the Tablet PC.
2. When the Motion Computing Splash Screen appears,
quickly press Hot Key #2. If you miss the Splash
screen, turn the Tablet PC off then back on and try this
step again.
3. From the PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility, tap Security on the menu bar.
If you have rebooted, you will be prompted to enter the password(s)
you’ve set up.
4. To clear the System and Password on boot passwords, double-tap
Enter next to Set System Password.
5. Type in the Current Password.
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6. Leave the space blank next to Enter New Password.
7. Tap Enter.
8. Leave the space blank to Confirm New Password.
9. Tap Enter.
10.When the Security screen appears, the System Password should be
Clear and the Password on boot Disabled.
11.To clear the Hard Disk Drive password, double-tap Enter next to Set
Hard Disk Password.
12.Type in the Current Password.
13.Leave the space blank next to Enter New Password.
14.Tap Enter.
15.Leave the space blank to Confirm New Password.
16.Tap Enter.
17.When the Security screen appears, the HDD Password should be
Clear
CARING FOR
YOUR TABLET
PC AND ITS
ACCESSORIES
The Tablet PC display and chassis are designed to be very durable. This
section describes the proper care and maintenance that will keep them
working and in good condition for a long time.
CAUTION: Be sure to follow the guidelines listed below when caring for
your Tablet PC and its components. Improper use may damage the
Tablet PC and/or its components.
General Care
• Protect the Tablet PC from exposure to extreme temperatures, shock,
liquids, strong magnetic fields, and turbulent conditions.
• Do not open or disassemble the Tablet PC other than to replace
memory modules or to replace the battery. Always follow the
instructions included with these accessories when performing these
procedures.
WARNING: To avoid the risk of personal injury or damage to the Tablet
PC, when replacing memory modules, turn off your Tablet PC, unplug
the AC power connection, and remove the battery. Ground yourself by
touching a grounded conductive surface, such as a device or appliance
with a grounded, three-pronged plug. Avoid touching the pins and leads
on the memory and the internal circuitry of the Tablet PC. See the
section “Adding Memory” in this chapter for more information about
replacing or adding memory modules.
• When storing the Tablet PC for an extended period of time, unplug AC
power and remove the battery after discharging it partway.
• Do not place heavy objects on top of the Tablet PC.
Caring for the Display Screen
• You can clean fingerprints and most marks from the display surface by
wiping it with the soft cloth (provided). If needed, you can spray this
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cloth with a window-type cleaner. Never spray or pour liquids directly
onto the display surface itself. Never use an abrasive cleaner on the
display. If liquid is spilled on the display, wipe it up immediately.
• Avoid using tissues or paper towels to clean the display surface. These
contain wood fibers that can scratch the display.
• Use only the Motion M-Series Digitizer Pen on the display. Do not
write on the surface with an ink pen or pencil, any pointed or other
object that could damage the display surface.
• Do not place heavy objects on the display surface.
• Protect the display surface from unnecessary contact by using the Hard
Top Cover or a portfolio when transporting the Tablet PC.
• Avoid exposing the display to direct sunlight for long periods of time.
Caring for the Motion
M-Series Digitizer Pen
• Always store the Motion M-Series Digitizer Pen in the Tablet PC pen
holder or in the portfolio when not in use.
• Store extra Pens in your portfolio. The Pen should not be stored
vertically on the tip as constant tip pressure can affect the pen-to-
digitizer interaction.
• The Pen contains sensitive electronics. Do not immerse it in liquids.
Replacing the Pen Tips
Normal use eventually wears down the Pen tip, so the Pen ships with extra
tips and a tool for replacing them.
To remove the pen tip:
1. Grasp the old tip with the silver ring of the replacement tool.
2. Pull the old tip out of the Pen.
3. Insert a new tip.
4. Apply slight pressure to set it in place.
Ordering New Pens
To order additional Pens, visit the Motion Computing website at
www.motioncomputing.com/accessories.
TRAVELING
WITH YOUR
TABLET PC
Some recommendations for traveling with your Tablet PC are listed below.
WARNING: FAA regulations require that you disable any wireless
connection when traveling by air. The LED on the front of the Tablet PC
provides a convenient way to check the status of your wireless
connection. If the LED is off, wireless communications are disabled.
Packing Your Tablet PC for Travel
• Remove all accessories and cables. Remember to pack those you’ll
need while traveling and don’t forget to pack at least one Motion
M-Series Digitizer Pen.
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• Attach the Hard Top or slip the Tablet PC into its portfolio to protect
the display.
• Protect the Pen by keeping it in the Tablet PC pen holder or portfolio
case during travel.
• Pack the Tablet PC securely in a briefcase or hand-carried luggage,
and keep it separate from toiletries, liquids, and food. Do not pack it in
checked luggage when you travel.
• Keep the Tablet PC stable during travel; secure it to prevent it from
sliding around in overhead bins and car trunks.
Traveling by Air
• Prepare for airport security by charging the battery in the event
Security asks you to start the Tablet PC.
• Have it hand-inspected or sent through the X-ray scanner, but never
carry it through the metal detector.
• Either turn off or place the Tablet PC in hibernation for takeoff and
landing.
Requirements for Disabling Wireless
• The FAA requires that wireless operations be suspended before
boarding the plane. The easiest way to disable wireless operations is
by unchecking the Enablet 802.11 Wireless Radio box in the Motion
Dashboard. The wireless LED on the Tablet PC front panel is off when
wireless communications are disabled.
Other Travel Hints
• Before extended use in the field or long trips away from AC power,
adjust the Power properties to maximize battery conservation. Right-
click the Power/Battery icon in the System Tray, located in the lower
right-hand corner of the display window, to open the Power Options
Properties dialog box. Then adjust the options. For more information,
see the section “Changing the Default Power Scheme” in this chapter.
Or see the Performance and Maintenance section of the Help and
Support Center for details about power settings.
• For international travel, obtain and use the appropriate adapters for
your destination’s electrical outlets. A current converter is not
necessary.
• You may want to carry proof of ownership or a merchandise passport
when traveling internationally.
• Consult your insurance company and credit card company to learn
about emergency travel assistance if your Tablet PC is lost or disabled.
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Appendix A
Regulatory Compliance Notices
REGULATORY
COMPLIANCE
NOTICES
Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) is any electromagnetic disturbance
that interrupts, obstructs, or otherwise degrades or limits the effective
performance of electronics or electrical equipment. These emissions can
potentially disrupt, degrade, or otherwise interfere with authorized
electronic emissions, which may include television, AM/FM broadcasts,
cellular services, radar, air-traffic control, and pagers.
The FCC Rules and Regulations have established Radio Frequency (RF)
emission limits to provide an interference-free RF spectrum. Many
electronic devices, including computers, generate RF energy incidental
to their intended function and are, therefore, covered by these rules.
Your Motion M1200 and M1300 Tablet PCs and Motion M-Series
FlexDock have been designed and found to meet the regulatory agency
limits for Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC). EMC is the ability of
electronic devices, including computers, to function properly together in
the electronic environment. However, there is no guarantee that in a
specific installation it will not cause interference. Should this equipment
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, you are encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient the receiving antenna.
• Relocate the Tablet PC and the receiver.
• Separate the Tablet PC and the receiver.
• Plug the Tablet PC and receiver into different circuits.
You may also need to contact a radio/television technician for assistance.
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FEDERAL
COMMUNICA-
TIONS
COMMISSION
NOTICE
Unintentional Emitter per FCC Part 15
The rating label on the Motion M1200 and M1300 Tablet PCs and
Motion M-Series FlexDock shows which class (A or B) these devices
fall into. Class B devices have an FCC logo ( ) or FCC ID on the label.
Class A devices do not have an FCC ID on the label. Once you
determine the class of the device, refer to the following corresponding
statement and to the FCC notices in this Appendix.
• Class A is for business or industrial environments.
• Class B is for residential environments.
This device complies with Part 15 of the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference.
• This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Class A Equipment: This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated
in a residential environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instruction manual, may cause
interference with radio communications. Operation of this equipment in
a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case
you will be required to correct the interference at your own expense.
Class B Equipment: 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 when the equipment is operated
in a residential environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instruction manual, may cause
interference with 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,
you are encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected
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• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician
for help
The following information is provided on the device or devices covered
in this document in compliance with FCC regulations:
• Model numbers: T001 (Motion M1200) and T002 (Motion M1300)
• Company name: Motion Computing, Inc.
• 9433 Bee Caves Road, Building 1, Suite 250
• Austin, Texas 78733
• 512-637-1100
Intentional Emitter per FCC Part 15
Embedded in your Tablet PC is a low frequency, Radio Frequency (RF)
wireless communication device. This Radio LAN type device operates in
the 2.4 GHz Band and has met all the qualifications for use under FCC
regulations and guidelines.
This equipment complies with FCC Radio Frequency Electromagnetic
Signal (RF) exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment of
portable transmission.
Operation of this wireless communication device is subject to the
following two conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference
• This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
WARNING: Do not attempt to service the wireless communication device built
into your Tablet PC yourself. Such action may void the warranty on your Tablet
PC. Contact your Motion Reseller or Motion Computing for information about
servicing your wireless communication device.
NOTE: The Radio Frequency (RF) emitter installed in your Tablet PC must not
be located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Modifications
The FCC requires that you be notified that any changes or modifications
made to this device that are not expressly approved by Motion
Computing, Inc. may void your authority to operate the equipment.
Cables
Connections to this Tablet PC must be made only with shielded cables.
This reduces possible interference with radio communications and
complies with FCC Rules and Regulations for this EMC classification.
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Internal Modem
Motion M1200 and M1300 Tablet PCs have an internal modem that has
been tested to comply with FCC Standards and that complies with FCC
Part 68 Reg. No: 5ZXMUL-36273-FB-E; AC REN:0.1B; USOC:RJ11;
DOC REN:.0.0. The FCC compliance label is located on the internal
modem installed in the Tablet PC.
IC NOTICE
(CANADA
ONLY)
Unintentional Emitter per ICES-003
Motion Computing Tablet PCs are classified by the Industry Canada (IC)
Interference-Causing Equipment Standard #3 (ICES-003) as Class B
digital devices. This classification is located on the label on the bottom
of your Tablet PC. Look for a statement on the label similar to the
following: Canada ICES-003, Class/Classe B.
This Class B (or Class A, if so indicated on the registration label) digital
apparatus meets the requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing
Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B (ou Classe A, si ainsi indiqué sur
l’étiquette d’enregistration) respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement
sur le Matériel Brouilleur du Canada.
Intentional Emitter per RSS 210
This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired operation of this device.
L’utilisation de ce dispositif est autorisée seulement aux conditions
suivantes: (1) il ne doit pas produire de brouillage et (2) l’utilsateur du
dispositif doit éntre prét a accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique recu,
meme si ce brouillage est susceptible de compromettre le
fonctionnement du dispositif.
The term “IC” before the equipment certification number only signifies
that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met.
This equipment complies with Industry Canada Radio Frequency
Electromagnetic Signal (RF) exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment of portable transmission.
CE NOTICE
(EUROPEAN
UNION)
Unintentional Emitter
The (Conformité Européne) symbol found on the Tablet PC
indicates compliance to the EMC Directive and the Low Voltage
Directive of the European Union. This means that the Tablet PC meets
the following technical standards:
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• EN 55022 — Limits and Methods of Measurement of Radio
Interference Characteristics of Information Technology Equipment
• EN 55024 — Information Technology Equipment-Immunity
characteristics - Limits and methods of measurement
• EN 61000 3-2 — Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 3:
Limits - Section 2: Limitations for harmonic current emissions
(Equipment input current up to and including 16 A per phase)
• EN 61000 3-3 — Electromagnectic compatibility (EMC) - Part 3:
Limits - Section 3: Limitations of voltage fluctuations and flicker in
low-voltage supply systems for equipment with rated current up to and
including 16 A
• EN60950 — Safety of Information Technology Equipment
Intentional Emitter
This device complies with the essential requirements of
the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC with essential test
suites as per standards:
• EN60950 — Safety of Information Technology Equipment
• ETS 300 328 Technical requirements for radio equipment
• ETS 300 826 General EMC requirements for radio equipment
Belegië/Belgique:
For outdoor usage only, channels 10 (2457 MHz) and 11 (2462 MHz) are
allowed. For private usage outside buildings across public grounds over
less than 300 meters, no special registration with IBPT/BIPT (Belgium
Institute for Postal services and Telecommunications) is required.
Registration to IBPT/BIPT is required for private usage outside buildings
across public grounds over more than 300 meters. An IBPT/BIPT license
is required for public usage outside buildings. For registration and
license, please contact IBPT/BIPT.
Gebruik buiten gebouw alleen op kanalen 10 (2457 MHz) en 11 (2462
MHz). Voor privé-gebruik buiten gebouw over publieke groud over
afstand kleiner dan 300m geen registratie bij BIPT/IBPT nodig; voor
gebruik over afstand groter dan 300m is wel registratie bij BIPT/IBPT
nodig. Voor publiek gebruik buiten gebouwen is licentie van BIPT/IBPT
verplicht. Voor registratie of licentie kunt u contact opnemen met BIPT.
L’utilisation en extérieur est autorisé sur le canal 10 (2457 MHz) et 11
(2462 MHz). Dans le cas d’une utilization privée, à l’extérieur d’un
bâtiment, audessus d’un espace public, aucun enregistrement n’ est
nécessaire pour une distance de moins de 300m. Pour une distance
supérieure à 300m un enregistrement auprés de l’IBPT est requise. Pour
une utilisation publique à l’extérieur de bâtiments, une licence de l’IBPT
est requise. Pour les enregistrements et licences, veuillez contacter
l’IBPT.
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Deutschland:
A license is required for outdoor installations. Check with reseller for
procedure to follow.
Anmeldung im Outdoor-Bereich notwendig, aber nicht
genehmigungspflichtig. Bitte mit Händler die Vorgehensweise
abstimmen.
France:
Restricted frequency band: only channels 10 and 11 (2457 MHz and
2462 MHz respectively) may be used in France.
A license is required for every installation, indoor and outdoor. Please
contact ART (L’Autorité de Régulation des Télécommunications) for
procedure to follow.
Bande de fréquence restreinte: seuls les canaux 10 à 11 (2457 et 2462
MHz respectivement) doivent être utilisés en France.
Toute utilisation, qu’elle soit intérieure ou extérieure, est soumise à
autorisation. Vous pouvez contacter L’Autorité de Régulation des
Télécommunications (http://www.art-telecom.fr) pour la procédure à
suivre.
Italia:
A license is required for indoor use. Use with outdoor installations is not
allowed.
E’necessaria la concessione ministeriale anche per l’uso interno
Verificare con i rivenditori la procedura da seguire. L’uso per
installazione in esterni non e’permessa.
Nederland:
A license is required for outdoor installations. Check with reseller for
procedure to follow.
Licentie verplicht voor gebruik met buitenatennes. Neem contact op met
verkoper voor juiste procedure.
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Troubleshooting and Support
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Appendix
B
Troubleshooting and Support
All Motion Computing Tablet PCs have passed a rigorous series of
performance and quality-control tests, but now and then a problem may
occur. If you don’t see a solution among the following system and software
issues, check the Support Options listed at the end of this chapter or go to
our website at www.motioncomputing.com/support.
SOLUTIONS
PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION
POWER
The Tablet PC won’t start when I
slide the Power switch. The Power switch hasn’t been
fully engaged. Slide and hold the Power switch
for at least a half-second, but no
more than three seconds.
Fully discharged battery or no
battery and no AC power. Connect the AC adapter to
operate the Tablet PC and charge
the battery.
The Tablet PC won’t shut down. An application has locked up the
Tablet PC. Slide and hold the Power switch
for at least 5 seconds to force a
shutdown of the Tablet PC.
The Tablet PC won’t enter
Hibernation mode. Hibernation isn’t enabled. Enable Hibernation through Power
Option Properties.
The Tablet PC won’t come out of
Hibernation mode when running
on battery power.
Fully discharged battery and no
AC power. Connect the AC adapter to
provide power to the Tablet PC
and charge the battery.
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PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION
POWER (CONTINUED)
The display goes black while the
Tablet PC is still turned on.
The Tablet PC system has gone
into Stand By after sitting idle for a
period of time. (In this state, the
power LED flashes green.)
Slide the Power switch for about a
second to resume operations.
System has gone into low-battery
Hibernation. (In this state, the
power LED is off.)
Slide the Power switch for about a
second to resume operations.
Connect the AC adapter to the
Tablet PC to charge the battery.
BATTERY
Data loss during battery swap. The unit is designed to maintain
the data and settings for up to 30
seconds in Stand By while you
swap the battery. This time may
vary due to your system and the
programs you’re running.
When you swap the battery with
the unit in Stand By, be sure to
save your data before removing
the battery to avoid data loss.
The battery seems to run down
very quickly (lasting less than
three hours after a full charge).
Accessory devices such as a DVD
player and applications that make
heavy use of the hard drive drain
the battery more quickly.
• Use AC power when possible.
• Turn off the accessory devices.
The battery is weakening or
defective.
All batteries weaken in time, but if
a new battery is needed, contact
your reseller or Motion Computing
Support about replacing it.
DISPLAY
The desktop is too big for the
display – I can’t see all of the
desktop icons.
Screen resolution is set higher
than the default 1024 x 768 with
32-bit resolution.
Decrease the screen resolution by
opening the Motion Dashboard,
selecting Graphics Properties,
then the Schemes tab.
When I disconnected a second
monitor from the Tablet PC, the
image became too big for the
Tablet PC display.
The Tablet PC has attempted to
spread the image of a window or
desktop beyond the screen area
of the active monitor.
1. Tap the Properties button on the
Motion Dashboard.
2. Tap Graphics Options, then
Graphics Properties... to open the
Properties screen.
3. Select Notebook to make the
Tablet PC the primary display.
The display looks dim. Brightness is set too low. Adjust brightness from the Motion
Dashboard.
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The screen is unreadable or
distorted. Screen resolution and/or color
quality are set incorrectly. Reset resolution to 1024 x 768
and color quality to 32-bit by
opening the Motion Dashboard,
Graphics Properties, then the
Schemes tab.
Display driver has become
corrupted or uninstalled. 1. Open the Windows Control
Panel, select Performance and
Maintenance (Category View).
or System (Classic View).
2. Select the Hardware tab.
3. Select Device Manager.
4. Open Display adapters.
5. Double-tap on an adapter.
6. Select the Driver tab.
7. Choose Update Driver... and
follow the Installation Wizard.
PEN
The Tablet PC digitizer screen
doesn’t respond to the plastic
stylus I use on my PDA.
You’re using the wrong input
device. Only the Motion M-Series Digitizer
Pen lets you write on the Tablet
display. The Tablet PC doesn’t
respond to other tablet pens or to
a plastic stylus.
I have the Tablet PC Input Panel
open, but a few seconds after I
write, my writing disappears.
You don’t have an application or
word processing program open to
which the Input Panel can send
the ink message.
Either open the Text Preview
window from the Tools menu on
the Input Panel, or open a word
processing program, such as
Microsoft Word, Notepad, or
Wordpad.
The Motion M-Series Digitizer Pen
tip doesn’t line up with the arrow-
cursor when I tap on the screen.
The pen and display need
recalibrating. Double-tap the Tablet and Pen
Settings icon and select the Pen
Settings tab. Or select Calibrate
on the Motion Dashboard.
I sometimes unintentionally click
the Pen function button while I’m
writing with the Pen.
You’re pressing the Pen button
with your thumb or finger when
you write or gripping the Pen too
tightly and accidentally pressing
the Pen button. This enables the
right-click function of the Pen.
• Readjust how you hold the Pen.
Place your fingers on either side
of the Pen function button when
you write.
• Practice using the Pen function
button with both your index fin-
ger and thumb to see which
you prefer.
• Relax your grip. Only a light
touch is needed to write with
the Pen.
Deactivate the Pen right-click
function through Tablet and Pen
Settings. Instead, press and hold
the Pen to the display surface to
right-click.
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PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION
PEN (CONTINUED)
The Pen button doesn’t work. I
can’t get it to right-click. The right-click option for the Pen
button may be deactivated. Re-activate the right-click option:
Double-click the Tablet and Pen
Settings icon, select Pen Options,
and reselect Use pen button to
right-click. Select Apply>OK.
You may not be correctly timing
clicking the Pen button and
tapping the Pen on the display.
To right-click, hold the Pen button
down and then tap on the display.
The buttons on the Tablet PC
don’t do what I expect them to do. Button functions have been
changed. Double-tap the Tablet and Pen
Settings icon, then Tablet
Buttons. You can reset the
buttons to the defaults. Note:
Button functions are associated
with the orientation in which
they’re programmed.
INTERFACE/PORTS
The system doesn’t recognize the
PC card I’ve inserted. The card is incorrectly inserted. Eject the card and re-insert it with
the label side up.
The device is not supported. Check Windows XP compatibility.
The system doesn’t recognize a
USB or IEEE 1394 device. Windows XP may take a short
time to recognize the device. Wait until Windows XP recognizes
the device.
The accessory isn’t connected to
the Tablet PC correctly. Check the connection cable and
be sure it is inserted into the
correct port on the Tablet PC and
the accessory device.
The correct driver isn’t built into
Windows XP. Use the device’s installation CD or
check the manufacturer’s website
for the correct driver.
The Tablet PC is sitting in the
Motion M-Series FlexDock, but
the system doesn’t recognize any
accessory devices, such as the
external monitor or CDROM.
The Tablet PC isn’t fully seated in
the Motion M-Series FlexDock. Reseat the Tablet PC in the
Motion M-Series FlexDock.
AUDIO
The built-in microphone doesn’t
seem to hear my voice correctly. The built-in microphone is not
intended for dictation. For speech recognition, attach a
headset microphone. A DSP
headset provides good results.
No sound is coming from the built-
in speakers. Connecting a headset or external
speakers mutes the built-in
speakers.
Disconnect the headset or
external speakers if not in use.
No sound is coming from any
speakers. Audio volume is too low or has
been muted. • Open the Motion Dashboard
and adjust the speaker volume
by sliding the volume slider.
• Uncheck the Mute button .
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PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION
OPERATING SYSTEM
I’ve forgotten my BIOS password
and can’t access my system. The Tablet PC will let you enter a
certain number of incorrect
passwords (five) before it locks
the system.
Turn the Tablet PC off and back on
and try re-entering your password
(you can do this as many times as
needed). If you have forgotten
your password, contact your
Motion Computing reseller or
Motion Computing Technical
Support for information about
unlocking your system.
The program I’m working in has
stopped responding, but the
cursor moves and other programs
work.
The program has crashed. Press the Security button (small
button with a key icon) on the
Tablet PC front panel to open the
Task Manager and end the non-
responsive program.
The system keeps showing the
wrong date and time even after I
reset it.
Wrong time zone is selected. Check that the time zone is
correct and reset it as needed.
The system memory (CMOS)
battery on the mainboard may
need to be replaced.
Contact your Motion Computing
Reseller or Motion Computing
Support at
www.motioncomputing.com/
support
The system seems to be operating
more slowly than usual. The hard drive is full or nearly full. Run the Disk Cleanup utility to
clear out unnecessary and
temporary files. Remove
unneeded programs and files.
Consult the “Performance and
Maintenance” section of the Help
and Support Center.
The disk needs defragmenting. Run Disk Defragmenter to
consolidate files and folders on
the hard drive. Consult the
“Performance and Maintenance”
section of the Help and Support
Center.
COMMUNICATIONS
The wireless communication
keeps connecting even when I
don’t want it to.
The default setting is On. Uncheck the Wireless
Communications checkbox in the
Motion Dashboard.
Data doesn’t transfer through the
wired Ethernet cable. The Ethernet cable is not
connected correctly. Reconnect and check the activity
LEDs next to the LAN (RJ-45)
port. They should flash green and
amber.
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FAQS How long will the battery stay charged?
This can vary according how you’re using the Tablet PC, but a new, fully
charged standard Motion M-Series 6-cell battery can last 3-4 hours.
Can I make the battery charge last longer?
• Change to the Max Battery power scheme (right-click on the Power/
Battery icon in the System Tray--located in the lower-right corner of
the display window--and tap Adjust Power Properties; under Power
schemes, tap Max Battery). The Tablet PC comes with Motion
Computing Optimized as the default power scheme.
• Dim the display brightness by opening the Motion Dashboard and
moving the Display Brightness slider. (You can also double-tap on the
Tablet and Pen Settings icon in the System Tray and choose the
Display tab to get this brightness slider.)
• Disconnect LAN/modem connections and disable wireless
communications when not in use (uncheck the Wireless
Communications checkbox in the Motion Dashboard).
• Turn off optional and unnecessary background programs and turn off
or unplug accessory equipment from the USB and IEEE 1394 ports.
What does the Tablet PC need for use in another country?
Just an outlet adapter, which you can find in airports and travel stores.
The AC adapter will adjust automatically to different voltage when
plugged into the correct location-appropriate power adapter.
What’s the best way to clean the display screen?
To clean the display screen, spray a window-type cleaner onto a soft
cloth, like the one supplied with your Tablet PC, then wipe the display.
Do not spray cleaners, spray/pour any liquid, nor wipe any abrasive
cleaner on the screen nor any surface of the Tablet PC. Do not use tissues
or paper towels to clean the screen. They contain wood fibers and may
scratch the surface.
Will scratches affect the display/digitizer’s performance?
Testing has not found appreciable loss of performance on a scratched
display.
How sensitive is the screen to sunlight and the elements?
As with any computer or electronic device, the Tablet PC should be
protected from liquids, dirt and sand, other contaminants, sunlight, and
extreme heat.
Will the Tablet PC work with any monitor or USB accessory keyboard, mouse,
disk drive, etc?
As long as the device’s driver is available either in the Windows XP
operating system or from the manufacturer and it carries the Windows
XP logo or certification, it should work with your Tablet PC. For more
information, see www.microsoft.com/help.
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Why doesn’t the Tablet PC or FlexDock have parallel, serial, or
PS2 (mouse) ports?
Microsoft Tablet PC certification requires the system to be completely
Grab-and-Go—that is, to be able to dock with and undock from all
accessories without putting the system into suspend or shutting it down.
Connection through legacy ports (serial, parallel, PS2) often requires
suspending or restarting the system, which prevents you from moving
between desktop mode and mobile mode seamlessly in one docking/
undocking step. You can purchase a USB-to-serial or USB-to-parallel
adapter from Motion Computing or a Motion Computing reseller.
How do I adjust the Tablet for left-handed use?
Double-tap on the Tablet and Pen Settings icon in the System Tray,
located in the lower-right corner of the display window, which opens the
Settings window. You can change handedness as well as the location of
the menus. Then, recalibrate the Pen.
MOTION
WARRANTIES
Standard, and Extended Warranty and Insurance Programs
Motion Computing offers a 1-year limited warranty on the Motion
Tablet PC, the Motion FlexDock, and Memory Upgrade Modules. For a
copy of this Warranty, see the Warranty packaged with your Tablet PC.
Motion Computing offers a 90-day warranty on other accessories. For a
copy of this Warranty, see the Warranty packaged with your Tablet PC.
In addition, Motion Computing offers 1-year and 2-year extended
warranties along with various screen and configuration insurance
programs. For information, contact Motion Computing at
www.motioncomputing.com/support.
MOTION
COMPUTING
SUPPORT
OPTIONS
Motion Computing Support
If you need assistance or answers to frequently asked questions about
your Motion Tablet PC, visit www.motioncomputing.com/support. We
also offer a Knowledge Base of additional information that may help
with your problem. If you do not find your answer here, please call
Motion Computing at 1-866-322-9783.
Returning the Motion Tablet PC for Repairs
To request service for your Motion Computing Tablet PC, contact
Motion Computing Technical Support at www.motioncomputing.com/
support or call toll-free 866-322-9783.
RMA Process (Warranty Service)
To request warranty service, contact Motion Technical Support at our
toll-free number, 866-322-9783. If Motion determines a return is
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necessary, you will be given an RMA (Return Material Authorization)
number, as well as packing and shipping instructions. Motion
Computing will complete the repair within 48 business hours and return
it by two-day air shipment.
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Safety
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Appendix
C
Safety
Motion Computing Tablet PCs are designed to optimize safety, minimize
strain, and withstand the rigors of portability. However, certain precautions
should be observed to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to
the computer. Be certain to read the general precautions below and to note
the cautions included in the text of the User Guide as well as on the
product labels.
BASIC SAFETY WARNING: When using your Tablet PC and accessories, always follow
basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of personal injury, fire, and
electric shock. These include the following:
• Do not use this product near water; for example, near a bathtub,
washing bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near
a swimming pool.
• Avoid using the wired modem or LAN during an electrical storm.
There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
• The cable used with the modem should be manufactured with a
minimum wire size of 26 American wire gauge (AWG) and an FCC-
compliant RJ-11 modular plug.
• To help avoid the potential hazard of electric shock, do not connect or
disconnect any cables or perform maintenance or reconfiguration of
this product during an electrical storm.
USING YOUR
TABLET PC • When setting up the Tablet PC for work, place it on a level surface or
in the Motion M-Series Desktop Stand or FlexDock.
• Before you clean your Tablet PC, it is best to turn it off, unplug it from
its power source, and remove the battery.
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• You can use a soft, dry cloth to clean the display. One is supplied with
your Tablet PC. You can use a window-type cleaning product on the
display, but DO NOT spray it directly onto the display. Instead, spray
the cloth and then wipe the display.
• Do not push objects into air vents or openings of your Tablet PC.
Doing so can cause personal injury and damage to the device by
shorting out internal components.
WARNING: To avoid the risk of personal injury, when working with
accessories or replacing memory modules, always follow installation
instructions closely. Do not attempt to service the Tablet PC yourself, except
for those operations described in this User Guide, such as changing
memory modules or replacing the battery.
• When installing memory modules or other components, unplug the
Tablet PC from its power source and remove the battery. Handle the
memory module with care. Ground yourself by touching the Tablet PC
before handling any components. Hold these components by the edge
and not by the pins.
• When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector, not on the cable
itself. As you pull out the connector, keep it evenly aligned to avoid
bending any connector pins. Also, before you connect a cable, make
sure both connectors are correctly oriented and aligned.
• Do not plug a modem cable (RJ-11) into a network (RJ-45) connector.
• To completely power-down the Tablet PC, you must turn it off,
disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet, and remove the
battery.
• When you move your Tablet PC between environments with very
different humidity and/or temperature ranges, condensation may form
on or within the Tablet PC. To avoid damaging the Tablet PC, allow
sufficient time for the moisture to evaporate before using it.
• When traveling, do not place the Tablet PC in an overhead storage
compartment or other area where it could slide around, nor check it as
baggage.
• You can put your Tablet PC through an X-ray security machine, but
never put your Tablet PC through a metal detector.
• If you have the Tablet PC checked by hand, be sure to have a charged
battery available in case you are asked to turn it on.
PERSONAL
COMFORT
• Help prevent injuries before they occur by taking frequent breaks to
stretch and change position. Visit the Mayo Clinic website at
www.mayoclinic.com for other suggestions.
• Rest your hands and wrists frequently so they have time to recover
from repetitive movements.
• Use a wrist pad.
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• The touch pad on the Motion M-Series Keyboard changes the way you
use your hands and wrists, so work with it occasionally as a break
from the keyboard or mouse.
PRESSURE OR
IMPACT
DAMAGE
• Do not apply heavy pressure to the Tablet PC or subject it to strong
impact. Excessive pressure or impact can cause damage to components
or otherwise cause malfunctions.
• Do not drop your Tablet PC or subject it to other mechanical shocks.
USING THE
BATTERY
• The battery used in this device may present a risk of fire or chemical
burns if mistreated. Dispose of used battery properly. Do not dispose
of in fire. Do not disassemble, incinerate, or short external contacts.
• To avoid injury, if the battery is overheated, wait until the battery
cools to room temperature before recharging or replacing it.
• Do not carry a battery in your pocket, purse, or other container where
metal objects (such as car keys) could short-circuit the battery
terminals. The resulting excessive current flow can cause extremely
high temperatures and may result in burns.
• Replace the Tablet PC battery only with a Motion battery or a Motion-
approved equivalent.
• Recycle your battery. Do not throw it in a fire. Do not disassemble,
incinerate, or short external contacts.You should check with local
authorities for disposal instructions.
• Protect your Tablet PC chassis, display, connectors, and battery from
environmental hazards such as dirt, dust, food, liquids, temperature
extremes, and overexposure to sunlight.
AC ADAPTER • Place the AC adapter in a ventilated area, such as a desk top or on the
floor, when you use it to run the Tablet PC or to charge the battery. Do
not cover the AC adapter with papers or other items that will reduce
cooling; also, do not use the AC adapter while it is inside a carrying
case.
• Be sure that nothing rests on your AC adapter's power cable and that
the cable is not located where it can be tripped over or stepped on.
• Use only the AC adapter and power cord approved for use with this
Tablet PC. Use of another type of AC adapter may cause personal
injury or damage to the Tablet PC.
• If you use an extension cable with your AC adapter, ensure that the
total ampere rating of the products plugged into the extension cable
does not exceed the ampere rating of the extension cable.
MOTION M-
SERIES MULTI-
UNIT BATTERY
CHARGER
• Battery charging temperature: The ambient temperature of the battery
being charged should be between 0oC to +50oC (+32oF to +122oF).
Charging the battery outside this range may harm battery performance
or reduce battery life.
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• Power Input: Power the Charger only with a Motion M-Series AC
Adapter (supplied with both the Battery Charger and the Tablet PC) or
the Auto/Plane Adapter for the Motion M-Series (purchased
separately). Failure to do so could damage the Charger and void the
warranty.
• User Serviceability: Do not disassemble the Charger. It contains no
user-serviceable parts.
• Liquids: Avoid spilling liquids on the Charger. Although the Charger
is designed to be splash resistant, liquids spilled onto the Charger
could short it. If liquids are accidentally spilled, let the Charger dry
before use.
(OPTIONAL)
OPTICAL DISK
DRIVE
• The optional Optical Disk Drive is a Class 1 laser product that
produces invisible laser radiation when open. Do not stare into the
beam or view it directly with optical instruments.
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Appendix
D
Motion M1200 and M1300
Specifications
Motion M1200 and M1300 Tablet PCs
CPU Motion M1200: Intel Pentium III Processor-M, ULV*
Motion M1300: Intel Pentium M Processor, ULV*
*ULV=Ultra Low Voltage
Chipset Motion M1200: Intel 830GM
Motion M1300: Intel 855GM
System Memory Motion M1200: 256MB base RAM (maximum 1GB); two PC133 SDRAM SODIMM slots
Motion M1300: 256MB base RAM (maximum 1GB); two PC266 DDR SODIMM slots
System Storage (Hard Disk Drive) Available configurations: minimum 20GB, upgradeable
I/O Microphone-in; Headphone out; DC power in
Ports: two USB ports (M1200=USB 1.1; M1300=USB 2.0); one IEEE 1394; one RJ-11;
one RJ-45; one VGA monitor; one Motion M-Series FlexDock docking connector
Front Panel Buttons (in Primary
landscape mode; top to bottom)
One Alt+Tab key with secondary function
One Function key
Five-way directional control buttons with secondary functions
Programmable Hot Key: One Dashboard display button with secondary function
Programmable Hot Key: One Portrait/Landscape rotation key with secondary function
One Security button (Ctrl+Alt+Del)
PC Card Controller O2 Micro OZ6912T PCI Cardbus
PCMCIA Single Type-II PCMCIA cardbus slot
Audio Motion M1200: Sigmatel AC9750
Motion M1300: RealTek ALC203
Display 12.1” XGA TFT LCD (1024 x 768)
Graphics Motion M1200: Intel 830GM integrated graphics with UMA rotational support.
Motion M1300: Intel 855GM integrated graphics with UMA rotational support.
Rotation: 0, 90, 180, 270 degrees
External Monitor Resolution Support: Motion M1200 -- 1800 x 1440 (maximum);
Motion M1300 -- 2048 x 1536 (maximum)
Communications
Ethernet LAN 10/100: Realtek RTL8100BL LAN on motherboard
Modem PCTEL MDC V.92 56.6Kbps/14.4Kbps transceiver fax
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Wireless Motion M1200: 802.11b via Type-IIIA mini-PCI interface
Motion M1300: 802.11b dual band
Input Device Active digitizer pen (no battery required) with single function button
Docking Motion M-Series FlexDock docking station. Features include: microphone-in; headphone
out; DC power in; three USB ports (M1200=USB 1.1; M1300=USB 2.0); IEEE1394
connector; RJ-45 connector; VGA connector (for external monitor); docking connector to
the Tablet PC; cut-out that allows access to the RJ-11 (modem) connector on the
MotionTablet PC
Battery/Power Management
Battery Type Six prismatic Lithium-ion cells; Smbus control; 40Whr capacity (optional lightweight 3-cell
Lithium-ion battery, purchased separately)
Battery Life Six-cell battery: Maximum 3-4 hours
Battery Charging Time Approximate charging time of 2 hours (Tablet PC on); 1.2 hours (Tablet PC off)
Battery Charger Motion M-Series Multi-Unit Battery Charger: Nominal Input Voltage=19VDC; nominal
output voltage=12.5V; operating ambient temperature: 0oC to + 50oC (+32 F to +122oF);
storage temperature: -2oC to +70o C (-4oF to +158oF)
AC Power Adapter 50W universal, 2-pin jack, 90~264V AC, 47-63Hz
LED System Status Indicators Power/Stand By; Battery Status; Hard Drive Access; Wireless Activity
Software (standard) Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition; Adobe Acrobat; Motion Computing Dashboard;
customer support tools; online documentation; drivers
BIOS 512KB Flash BIOS ROM; Password protection for system and Hard Disk Drive, with
Serial number, lost-password recovery; ACPI 1.1 compliant; Pen/Button based setup
utility
Environment Operating Temperature: +5oC to +35oC (+41F to +95oF)
Storage Temperature: -20oC to +60oC (+4F to +140oF)
Humidity: 10% to 90% without condensation
Operation Altitude: 0 to 10,000 feet
Storage Altitude: 0 to 40,000 feet
Physical Characteristics
Size 296.0mm x 240.0mm x 22.0mm (11.7” x 9.4” x 0.90”)
Carrying Weight <3.0 lb (1.36KG) (in selected configurations)
Optional Accessories*
*New accessories may be added from
time to time. For a list of the currently
available accessories, see the Motion
website at
www.motioncomputing.com/
accessories.
Motion M-Series FlexDock; Motion M-Series Desktop Stand; Motion M-Series Slip Case;
Motion M-Series Hard Top Cover; Motion M-Series Standard Portfolio; Motion M-Series
Executive Leather Portfolio; Motion M-Series Mobile Keyboard with Touch Pad; Motion
M-Series Optical Disk Drive; Motion M-Series 3-cell Battery; Motion M-Series 6-cell
Battery; 256MB Memory Upgrade for Motion M-Series; 512MB Memory Upgrade for
Motion M-Series; Motion M-Series 40GB and 60GB hard drive upgrades.
Service/Support
Warranty 1-year limited warranty on the Motion M1200 and M1300 Tablet PCs, Motion M-Series
FlexDock, and Memory Upgrade Modules; 90-day warranty on all other accessories.
Extended warranty on the Motion M1200 and M1300 is available for 1- or 2-years. To
read the Warranty, see the Warranty card packaged with your Motion Tablet PC or go to
the Warranty chapter in this User Guide.
Motion Computing Support Contact your Motion Computing reseller or go to the Motion Computing support website
at www.motioncomputing.com /support.
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Agency Certifications
Emissions FCC 15, Class B
EN55022 (CISPR22) Class B
ICES-003 Class B
ETS 300 328
ETS 300 826
IC RSS 210
Immunity EN55024
Safety UL and CUL, UL1950
CSA C22.2
EN60950
TUV/GS
Telecom FCC Part 68
IC CS03
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Wireless Mini-PCI Installation
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Wireless Mini-PCI Installation
WIRELESS
MINI-PCI
INSTALLATION
To install the wireless mini-PCI card (WMIB 100GS) in your Tablet PC,
follow these steps:
1. Turn off the Tablet PC, unplug it from AC power, and remove the
battery.
2. Open the L-shaped cover on the bottom of the Tablet PC.
3. Insert the wireless mini-PCI card into the mini-PCI socket of the
Tablet PC motherboard.
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4. Connect the gray antenna on the Tablet PC to the RF MAIN terminal
of the mini-PCI card. Connect the black antenna on the Tablet PC to
the RF AUX auxillary terminal of the mini-PCI card.
5. Replace the cover on the bottom of the Tablet PC, reinsert the
screws, and tighten them.
6. Reinstall the battery and connect to AC power; then start the Tablet PC.
RF MAIN......RF AUX
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A
AC mini-plug 14
AC power adapter 14
wrong 47
Accessories 7, 19
FlexDock 19
Hard Top Cover 21
Keyboard 20
Memory Upgrade Modules 22
Optical Disk Drives 21
Portfolio 21
Adding memory 45
Adjusting brightness 42
Administrator password 29
Analog telephone jack 15
Application CD 23
Arrow keys 15, 41
B
Battery 13
and storing the Tablet 55
Battery Status Gauge 17
Battery Status LED 44
charging 44
Dashboard 25
disposing of 45
functions 14
gauge 44
hints 45
overheated 44
reading the Power Meter 42, 44
recharging 44
recharging time 44
Status 16
temperature 14
testing the charge 44
Battery Status 16
Battery status gauge 13, 17
BIOS
accessing 53, 54
exiting 54
Brightness 25
Button functions
Alt + Tab 15
Tablet PC Input Panel 15
Buttons
changing defaults 41
Escape button 15
Function button 15
Hot Key #1 (Dashboard) 15
primary functions 15
Resetting button functions 41
secondary functions 15
C
Cable connections
DVD, CDRW 46
Calibrating 25
CDROM 46
CDRW 46
Cleaning recommendations 56
Cloning 48
Commands
voice 51
Computer name 29
D
Dashboard 25
Calibrate Pen button 33
Quick Keys 25
Default power scheme 43
Desktop Stand 19
Dictation 51
Did You Know updates 10
Disappearing 36
Display
brightness 42
cleaning 55
orientation 40
Display Brightness 25
Display Rotation 25
Display screen 55
Domain name 29
Drawings 37
Dual Head Video Controller 48
DVD/CDRW 46
E
Enable 802.11 Wireless Radio 50
End User License Agreement 29
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F
Faxing 15
FCC i
Features 5, 6
FlexDock 19, 48
Function button. See Pen, function button 34
G
Gauge 17
Gestures, Pen 35
Graphics 48, 49
Grounding 45
H
Hard drive 13
Hard Drive LED 16
Hard Top 56
Hard Top Cover 21, 56
HDD password 52
Headphone 13
Hibernate
Power Management 45
Hibernation
definition of 31
exiting 32
when to use 31
Hints
battery 45
Power Management 45
Wireless 22
Hot Key #2 (Orientation) 15, 40
Hot Keys 41
I
I/O 6
IEEE 1394 46
Inkball 9
Intel Extreme Graphics 48, 49
Internet
initializing in Windows XP 28
K
Keyboard 20
Keyboard, USB 29
L
LEDs
Battery Status 16
front panel 16
Hard Drive 16
Power/Standby 16
status 16
Wireless 16
Lithium-ion battery 6
Lock slot 13
Locked, HDD Password 54
M
Memory 13, 45
amount of 46
Memory configurations 22
Memory upgrade modules 22
Microphone
built-in 13
jack 13
Microphone Wizard 51
Mini-PCI card 5, 13, 22
Modem 15
Motion M1200 Tablet PC
care 55
chassis 14
features 5, 6
software 28
starting and stopping 30
storing 55
Motion M-Series Digitizer Pen 14
Multimedia 52
i
O
Optical Disk Drive
AC power adapter 47
cables 46
diagram 46
installation 46
Optical Disk Drives 21
Orientation
changing 40
P
Password
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forgotten 53
HDD 52
operating system 52
Password on boot 53
removing 54
PBX 15
PC card
PC card slot 13, 22
Penadjusting properties 35
and mouse 34
backspace gesture 35
button 32
calibrating 14, 33
care 34, 56
description 11
double-tap 33
electronics 56
function button 33
gestures 35
hints for using 33
ordering 56
overview 32
pen tether anchor 13
pointer 34
practice 8
press and hold 33
replacing pin tips 56
right-click 33
select/highlight 33
tap and drag 33
using on the display 56
Windows XP pen functions 27
writing with 33
Pen Calibration 25
Peripheral devices 19
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility 53
Plugging in wrong AC power adapter 47
Portfolio 21, 56
Ports
IEEE 1394 13
LAN (RJ-45) 15
modem (RJ-11) 13, 15
USB 13
VGA monitor 13, 48
Power Management 25
hints 45
Power Meter 43
Power switch 13, 30
Power/Standby LED 16
Preview window 36
Product Key 28
Q
Quick Keys
Dashboard 25
R
RJ-11 15
S
Scheme
screen resolution 52
Screen resolution
setting up a new scheme 52
Security 52
disabling passwords 54
Security button 15
Set System Password 53
Shortcuts
Dashboard 25
Slot A 22
Slot B 22
Smart battery 16
Software 23
Dashboard 25
Microsoft activation 28
Speaker Volume 25
Speakers 13
Speech
headset microphone 51
Listening... 51
Not Listening 51
Speech recognition 26
setting up 51
Standby 25
definition of 31
exiting 32
Power Management 45
when to use 31
Standby mode 19
Starting and stopping 30
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Sticky Notes 27, 39, 40
System Restore and Recovery CDs 23
T
Tablet and Pen Settings 27
Tablet PC Input Panel
icon 36
ink 36
send as Ink 36
writing 26
Tablet PC Tutorials 9
Take a Tour of Windows XP 10
Task Manager 15
Temperature 55
Throughput 15
Touchpad 20
scroll zone 20
Travel
adjusting power settings 57
international 57
wireless on airplanes 57
Tutorials, Tablet PC 9
U
USB 46
keyboard requirement 28
USB Keyboard 20
Utilities and Drivers CD 23
V
VGA 48
Video Mode 52
Voice commands 26
Voice notes 40
W
Windows Journal 13, 27
Windows XP Pen Functions 27
Windows XP Tablet PC Edition
initilizing 28
Wireless 5, 22
Control Panel 50
Dashboard 25, 50
disabling for air travel 50, 56
Enable 802.11 Wireless Radio 50
FAA regulations 50, 56
setting up
Wireless
non-secure 50
Wireless access point
connecting to 50
Writing 11
Writing with the Pen 33
X
xDSL 15