InnoLabs I1000-PII Personal Computing Tablet User Manual ch2

InnoLabs Corporation Personal Computing Tablet ch2

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Operating BasicsThis chapter gives detailed information on system components. If youare a novice user, this chapter helps you better understand the operationof the computer. If you are an advanced user, simply refer to a relevantsection when you need specific information.
2-2 Operating Basics2Indicator Panel/Features and ControlsOn the Qbe controls and indicators have been reduced to aminimum for simplicity of use. These are placed at the top end, the rear, right and leftsides of the Qbe:• two LED indicators for battery and hard disk status.• built in microphone• 270K Pixel Color CCD. Higher resolution might beavailable.• scroll up and down button• a right mouse click/snap button.• A CD-ROM or swappable DVD slot and CD RW• speakers situated on the right and left hand side of theunit• FIR on the right hand side of the PCT• Rubber feet and protection. A modular bay (ICM Port - Image Capture Module) exists for • optional cameras• barcode scanners and other image capture peripherals
perating Basics 2-32 There is an optional IC Card Reader (Smartcard - Read/Write)and Magnetic Strip Reader. (diagram)Indicator PanelDescriptions of the indicators:LEDAC Power Indicator lights green when the AC adapter isconnected to the computer and an electrical outlet.Hard Disk Indicator flashes green when the hard disk is inoperation.LCD
2-4 Operating Basics2KeyboardYour USB keyboard which comes bundled with the Qbe has all thefunctions of a standard AT-enhanced keyboard. Numeric KeypadThe numeric keypad is embedded in the keyboard as shown below.When Num Lock is on, these numeric keys take effect.Figure 2-2. Numeric KeypadIf you want Num Lock to be automatically activated after the computer isturned on, enable the “Keyboard Numlock” item in the SCU program.Windows 95 KeysA Windows 95 keyboard has a Windows Logo ( ÿ ) key and anApplication Logo ( ) key. Each key is used in combination with otherkeys to perform software-defined functions.
perating Basics 2-52Touch Screen ControlSilicon Motion Control Programs (SMI)CalibrationBefore going to work on the PCT you’ll need to calibrate the Touchscreen.Calibration defines the active area of the touchscreen and aligns the activearea with the underlying video.You will need to carry out this procedure whenever you• Initially install TouchWare• Change the Video Resolution• Adjust the horizontal or vertical controls• Run the Stabilize Cursor function• Notice the cursor does not follow the movement of yourfinger or pen ordoes not reach the edge of the touchscreen.It is a relatively simple procedure, using either the digital pointer/penprovided or simply your finger.
2-6 Operating Basics21. In the MicroTouchscreen Properties Window, apply the pen tip oryour finger lightly to the word Calibration in the rectangular box: Touch Pen or Finger Only depending on preference.2 Apply the pen or finger tip to the four “target areas” at the corners of thescreen in either a clockwise or anti-clockwise direction.3. After this, apply the pen or your finger tip to the small target area atthe center of the screen.4. Click DONE.Make sure that you do not touch the screen while calibration isin process.Transfer Mode:Click on the SMI icon in the lower right hand corner.A Window pops up – SMI Display Properties.Rotation Off/OKRotation Recalibrate
perating Basics 2-72Screen Rotation/ Vertical/LandscapeTouch Screen control and screen rotation from Vertical or Landscapeare distinct advantages with the QBE. These functions and features open a whole range of applications andpossibilities in a number of disciplines, from distance learning to stocktaking.To change the screen format click on the MicroTouch icon on yourDesktop. This opens the Display Properties Window of the SMI.Silicon Motion Control Programs (SMI) (graphic) : Make sure the Display Switching commands for the LCD and CRT are in the ON mode.:That the TV setting is in OFF mode and that you have selected toeither the NTSC or PAL standards depending on your equipment andlocation.
2-8 Operating Basics2In Special Modes, toggle to the OFF button, Rotation should be ONand ENABLE the Hot Key.diagramFigure 2-3. Using the Pointing DeviceTerm ActionPoint Slide your fingertip so that the pointer points to theselection on the screen.Click Press and release the button at top right hand corner oftop of the QbeDouble-click Press and release the button (usually left button) twicein quick succession.*An alternative and faster way of pressing the leftbutton twice is to tap your fingertip twice in quicksuccession.Drag and drop Press and hold the button (usually left button), thenmove your fingertip. When you finish dragging yourselection to its new location, release the button.*You can also perform drag-and-drop using thetouchpad as a large left button. Position the cursorover the item that you want to drag. Gently tap twiceon the pad. On the second tap, keep your fingertip incontact with the pad and slide your fingertip across thepad to drag the selected object to the destination. Then,lift your fingertip from the pad and the selected objectwill drop into place.* Table Note: If you swap the left and right buttons, “Tapping” on thepad as an alternative way of pressing the left button will be invalidIf the touchpad seems to become less sensitive, cleaning the pad may solve theproblem. Clean by using adhesive tape to remove the dust and grease on the
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2-10 Operating Basics2Hard Disk DriveYour Qbe has a 2.5-inch IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) hard diskdrive − Drive C.A hard disk drive contains non-removable magnetic platters. Whencompared with a diskette, it can read and write data much faster and hasa much larger storage capacity.1. Regularly back up your data files from the hard disk drive to diskettes.2. Never turn off or reset the computer when the hard disk drive indicator ison.3. Never try to remove or install the hard disk drive while the system poweris on. Doing so can result in loss of data, and can damage the system andthe hard disk drive.Removing the Hard Disk DriveThe hard disk drive is packaged in a module so that you can easilyremove it. For safety reasons, you may want to temporarily remove thehard disk drive and store it in a safe place after you finish using thecomputer.Follow this procedure to remove and replace the hard disk drive module.1. Make sure the computer is turned off.2. Open the hard disk drive compartment at the bottom of the PCT.3. Pull the handle to slide the hard disk drive out of the compartment.(diagram)Figure 2-5. Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module
perating Basics 2-1124. To replace the hard disk drive, slide the hard disk drive back into thecompartment.5. Close the compartment cover.
2-12 Operating Basics2CD-ROM DriveYour Qbe has a CD-ROM drive, usually configured as drive D.A CD-ROM drive uses removable 5.25-inch silver CD-ROM disks,which look like standard music CDs. A CD-ROM disk is an idealmedium to use for distributing multimedia software because of its largestorage capacity (up to 600MB).Inserting and Removing a CD1. When inserting a CD, do not use force.2. Make sure the CD is correctly inserted into the tray, then close the tray.3. Do not leave the CD tray open. Also, avoid touching the lens in the traywith your hand. If the lens becomes dirty, the CD-ROM may malfunction.4. Do not wipe the lens with materials with rough surface (such as papertowel). Instead, use a cotton swab to gently wipe the lens.FDA regulations require the following statement for all laser-based devices:Caution, Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures otherthan those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.”Follow this procedure to insert or remove a CD.1. Turn on the computer.2. Press the eject button and the CD tray will slide out. If the tray onlypartially slides out, then gently pull it out completely.3. To insert a CD, hold it with the label facing up and then place it onthe tray.Depending on your CD-ROM drive model, the front panel of your CD-ROMdrive may look slightly different from the one shown below.(diagram)
perating Basics 2-132Figure 2-6. Inserting a CDTo remove a CD, hold the CD by its outer edge and lift it from thetray.4. Slide the tray back into the drive bay. On some models, you canpress the eject button to slide back the tray.Manually Releasing a CDThough unlikely, if you are unable to release the CD tray by pressing theeject button, you can manually release the CD using the followingmethod:1. Turn off the system.2. Insert a small pointed device into the manual eject hole (see Figure 2-6) and push firmly to release the tray.3. Pull the tray out completely, then remove the CD.
2-14 Operating Basics2LCD DisplayYou can select the resolution and the number of colors using the videodrivers. The resolutions and colors supported by your LCD are:Resolution Number of Colors640 x 480 25664K16M800 x 600 25664K16M1024 x 768 25664K16MPower Management is implemented in the LCD in the following ways:• The screen goes blank when no activity has taken place within agiven period of time. The screen image returns when any activity isdetected.• When you close the LCD display,• If an external monitor is not connected, the computer will enterPower-On-Suspend mode. When you next open the LCDdisplay, the computer will resume.• If an external monitor is connected, the display output is switchedto the monitor. When you next open the LCD display, you canswitch the display output back by pressing [Fn]+[F4].
perating Basics 2-152NetworkingYour Qbe incorporates the 10/100 Base-T LAN (Local Area Network)capabilities to make it ready for connection to a network environmentusing Ethernet protocol.Connecting the Network Cable1. Turn off the computer.2. The RJ-45 connector at the rear of the PCT can be connected to atype 1 STP or category 5 UTP cable.graphic. Connecting the Network Cable3. Turn on the computer.Enabling/Disabling the LAN ConnectionIf your PCT is connected to LAN, there will be 5 to 20 seconds time lagbefore Windows starts to work when resuming from suspend mode. Thetime-delay is spent by Windows to check and “Wake up” all hardwareand re-connect the network when resuming from low power mode. Ifyou want to minimize the time lag, you can disable the LAN connectionsince the LAN function can be disabled or enabled easily anddynamically in Windows. The following description shows theprocedures for disabling or enabling LAN through Windows.1. Click “Start”, “Setting”, and then “Control Panel”.2. Double click the “System” icon.3. Click “Device Manager”.
2-16 Operating Basics24. Double click “Network Adapter”.5. Select “General”.6. Select “Disable in this hardware profile” in “Device Usage” dialogto disable LAN, or not to select “Disable in this hardware profile” toenable LAN.7. Restart the computer.
perating Basics 2-172PC CardsPC cards, sized like credit cards, are inserted into the PC card slots toprovide specific functions such as memory, fax/modem, networking, andPCMCIA Type III 1.8-inch hard disk drive.PC cards that conform to the PCMCIA 2.1/3.0 standard can be usedwith your Qbe. Two advanced interfaces are also supported: CardBusand ZV (Zoomed Video) port. CardBus and ZV port standards aredeveloped to provide high-speed data transmission required byapplications such as full-motion video, video capture, and networking.Inserting and Removing a PC Card1. Locate the PC card slots at the rear left side of the PCT. Removethe “dummy” card(s) by depressing either one of the two buttons.The upper slot is Slot 0 and the lower Slot 1.2. To insert a PC card, with the label facing up, slide it into theappropriate slot until the eject button pops out.(graphic)Figure 2-8. Installing a PC CardTo remove a PC card, press the corresponding eject button. Thecard will pop out partially. Slide out the card and store it properly.3. See the documentation supplied with your PC card for furtherinstructions.
2-18 Operating Basics2Modem CommunicationsThis PCT is equipped with the Mini PCI Type IIIA NIC/Modem ComboCard. The latter is a 56Kbps V.90 and K56flex dual mode for fastInternet surfing.There is integrated IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TXcompatible PHY Glueless 32-bit PCI master interface.Connecting to Phone Line1. Turn off the Qbe.2. Access the RJ-11 port at the rear right hand side of the Qbe.Connect either end of the phone cable to the RJ-11 modemconnector and the other end to the wall jack.(graphic)Figure 2-9. Connecting the Phone Cable3. Turn on the computer.
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