Getac Technology 101 Tablet PC User Manual Notebook

Getac Technology Corp. Tablet PC Notebook

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Operation Manual Part Number: 7990 0120 0001 R00 (June 2001)
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Regulations Information Class B Regulations USA Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try 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 receiver. − Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. − Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Please note: The use of a non-shielded interface cable with this equipment is prohibited. Canada Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations Class B Compliance Notice This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de la classe B prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le ministère des Communications du Canada.
About the Battery Caution Texts Concerning Lithium Batteries DANISH ADVARSEL! Lithiumbatteri – Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering. Udskiftning må kun ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type. Levér det brugte batteri tilbage til leverandøren. NORWEGIAN ADVARSEL: Eksplosjonsfare ved feilaktig skifte av batteri. Benytt samme batteritype eller en tilsvarende type anbefalt av apparatfabrikanten. Brukte batterier kasseres i henhold til fabrikantens instruksjoner. SWEDISH VARNING: Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte. Använd samma batterityp eller en ekvivalent typ som rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren. Kassera använt batteri enligt fabrikantens instruktion. FINNISH VAROITUS: Paristo voi räjähtää, jos se on virheellisesti asennettu. Vaihda paristo ainoastaan valmistajan suosittelemaan tyyppiin. Hävitä käytetty paristo valmistajan ohjeiden mukaisesti. ENGLISH CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the equipment manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to manufacturer's instructions. DEUTSCH VORSICHT: Explosionsgefahr bei unsachgemäßem Austausch der Batterie. Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einen vom Hersteller empfohlenen gleich-wertigen Typ. Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers.
FRENCH ATTENTION: II y a danger d’explosion s’il y a remplacement incorrect de la batterie. Remplacer uniquement avec une batterie du même type ou d’un type équivalent recommandé par le constructeur. Mettre au rebut les batteries usagées conformément aux instructions du fabricant. Attention (for USA Users) The product that you have purchased contains a rechargeable battery. The battery is recyclable. At the end of its useful life, under various state and local laws, it may be illegal to dispose of this battery into the municipal waste stream. Check with your local solid waste officials for details in your area for recycling options or proper disposal. About the Modem Caution 1. Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm. 2. Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations. 3. Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface. 4. Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines. 5. Avoid using the telephone function during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. 6. Do not use the telephone function to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak. Caution (for USA Users) To reduce the risk of fire, use only No.26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord.
i Table of Contents Preface........................................................................................v Chapter 1 Getting Started.....................................................1-1 Getting the Computer Running................................................1-2 Unpacking..........................................................................1-2 Connecting to AC Power ...................................................1-3 Positioning the Tablet PC..................................................1-4 Connecting the Wireless Keyboard (option) .....................1-5 Turning on and off the Computer ......................................1-6 Taking a Look at the Computer...............................................1-8 Right-side Components......................................................1-8 Left-side Components........................................................1-9 Rear Components.............................................................1-10 Front Components............................................................1-11 Bottom-side Components.................................................1-13 Where to Go from Here.........................................................1-14 Chapter 2 Operating Your Tablet PC ...................................2-1 Starting and Stopping the Computer .......................................2-2 Starting the Computer........................................................2-2 Stopping the Computer ......................................................2-2 Using the Wireless Keyboard (option)....................................2-4
ii Mouse-control Buttons.......................................................2-4 Typewriter Keys.................................................................2-5 Cursor-control Keys...........................................................2-5 Numeric Keypad ................................................................2-6 Euro Symbol.......................................................................2-6 Windows Keys...................................................................2-7 Function Keys ....................................................................2-7 Fn Key................................................................................2-7 Using the Touchscreen ............................................................2-8 Configuring the Touchscreen.............................................2-9 Using the Floppy Disk Drive (option)...................................2-10 Connecting the Floppy Disk Drive ..................................2-10 Inserting and Ejecting Floppy Disks................................2-11 Using the Hard Disk Drive ....................................................2-13 Using the CD/DVD Drive (option)........................................2-14 Connecting the CD/DVD Drive.......................................2-14 Inserting and Removing a CD..........................................2-15 Using the Video Features ......................................................2-17 Configuring the Display Modes.......................................2-17 Using the Audio Features ......................................................2-20 Connecting Audio Devices ..............................................2-21 Using the Communication Features.......................................2-22 Using the Modem.............................................................2-22 Chapter 3 Managing Power ..................................................3-1 AC and Car Adapter ................................................................3-2 Battery Pack.............................................................................3-3 Charging the Battery Pack .................................................3-3 Initializing the Battery Pack...............................................3-4 Checking the Battery Level................................................3-4 Replacing the Secondary Battery Pack..............................3-5 Battery Low Signals and Actions.......................................3-6 Power Management .................................................................3-8 Suspend-to-Disk (Suspend mode)......................................3-8
iii Power-Saving Tips ................................................................3-10 Chapter 4 Expanding Your Computer..................................4-1 Connecting a Serial Device .....................................................4-2 Connecting a USB Device.......................................................4-3 Connecting an IR Device.........................................................4-5 Using a PC Card ......................................................................4-7 PC Card Types...................................................................4-7 CardBus and ZV Support...................................................4-7 Inserting and Removing a PC Card....................................4-7 System Memory Upgrade........................................................4-9 Chapter 5 SCU (Setup Configuration Utility).......................5-1 When and How to Use the SCU Program ...............................5-2 When to Use.......................................................................5-2 Starting SCU......................................................................5-2 Moving Around and Making Selections............................5-4 Main Menu ..............................................................................5-5 Advanced Menu.......................................................................5-8 Security Menu .......................................................................5-16 Power Menu...........................................................................5-19 Exit Menu..............................................................................5-22 Chapter 6 Installing Software Drivers..................................6-1 How to Use the CD..................................................................6-2 Other Drivers and Utilities ......................................................6-4 OVMAKFIL Utility...........................................................6-4 Chapter 7 Caring for the Tablet PC......................................7-1 Protecting the Computer..........................................................7-2 Using the Password............................................................7-2 Using an Anti-Virus Strategy.............................................7-2 Taking Care of the Tablet PC..................................................7-3 Location Guidelines...........................................................7-3 General Guidelines ............................................................7-3
iv Cleaning Guidelines...........................................................7-4 Battery Pack Guidelines.....................................................7-4 When Traveling .......................................................................7-5 Chapter 8 Troubleshooting...................................................8-1 Preliminary Checklist ..............................................................8-2 Solving Common Problems .....................................................8-3 Battery Problems................................................................8-4 CD/DVD Drive Problems ..................................................8-4 Display Problems ...............................................................8-5 Floppy Disk Drive Problems..............................................8-7 Hardware Device Problems ...............................................8-8 Hard Disk Drive Problems.................................................8-8 Infrared Problems...............................................................8-9 Keyboard and Mouse Problems.........................................8-9 LAN Problems .................................................................8-10 Modem Problems .............................................................8-10 PC Card Problems............................................................8-11 Power Management Problems (for Windows).................8-11 Printer Problems...............................................................8-12 Software Problems...........................................................8-12 Sound Problems ...............................................................8-13 Startup Problems..............................................................8-13 Other Problems ................................................................8-14 Resetting the Computer .........................................................8-15 Appendix A Specifications................................................... A-1
v Preface This manual contains information that will help you operate the computer. It is divided into 8 chapters, an appendix, and an index. ! Chapter 1, Getting Started, takes you through the process of setting up the computer and identifying its external components. ! Chapter 2, Operating Your Computer, tells you how to use the computer’s components and features. ! Chapter 3, Managing Power, provides information on power. ! Chapter 4, Expanding Your Computer, provides information on installing and using peripheral devices. ! Chapter 5, SCU (Setup Configuration Utility), describes the SCU program that configures the computer’s BIOS settings. ! Chapter 6, Installing Software Drivers, describes how to install the drivers and utilities supplied with the computer. ! Chapter 7, Caring for the Computer, gives you tips in care and maintenance. ! Chapter 8, Troubleshooting, gives solutions to common problems you may encounter when using the computer. ! Appendix A, Specifications, gives a brief specification of the computer.
vi Notational Conventions Throughout this manual, the following conventions are used to distinguish elements of text. NOTE: identifies additional information that requires special attention. CAUTION: identifies important information which, if not followed, may result in loss of data or damage to the computer. Keyboard keys are shown in a bold typeset. For example: Press Enter to complete. When keys are joined by a plus sign (+), press the first key, and, while keeping the first key down, press the remaining keys, finally release all the keys. When necessary, keys are also shown in graphics. A title, command, setup item, or button that you can see on the screen is shown in boldface. A value or an option that you can select for a setup item is shown in italic. For example: Select Power Management, set it to Enabled, and then click the OK button.

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