InnoLabs I1000-PII Personal Computing Tablet User Manual ch4
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System Expansion
This chapter gives information on connecting and using additional
devices to expand the capabilities of your PCT.
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4Porticle
Peripherals
For on-road use Aqcess Technologies has come up with the Porticle,
an original mobile docking station that doubles up as a support and
extends the features and performance of your Qbe.
Easily stowable, this lightweight docking station can be fitted in no time
to the rear of the Qbe using the docking station connector port. The
rubber based stand has rotation of almost 90 degrees.
(see graphic of Porticle connection to Qbe)
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Located on the right hand side, of the Porticle a Monitor Port (1)
enables quick connection to a PC monitor while a Midi- Game Port (2)
and Com- Port (3) provide entertainment and communications capability.
On the left hand side the TV Port (4) replicator USB (5) and, PS/2 (6)
Ports and the Printer Port (7) further extend the Qbe’s features and
functionality.
(graphic highlighting Porticle features)
I/O connectors on the computer allow you to connect
external peripherals described in this section.
Connecting an External Monitor ( through Porticle)
You can connect an external monitor for the benefits of a larger CRT
display screen when in the office or at home.
Follow these steps to connect a VGA monitor:
1. Make sure the computer is not turned on.
2. Plug the monitor D-type signal connector into the external monitor
connector on the poriticle..
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Figure 4-1. Connecting an External Monitor
4. Plug one end of the monitor power cord into the power socket on the
monitor and the other end into an electrical outlet.
5. To use the monitor, turn on the monitor before turning on the
computer.
6. Simultaneous display should take effect, meaning screen images will
appear on both the monitor and the LCD.
Your computer supports up to 1600 x 1200 resolution on an external
monitor. You can select the resolution and the number of colors
using the video drivers. (See Chapter 6 for information on the
drivers.)
The resolutions and colors supported by your computer for the monitor
are:
Resolution Number of Colors
640 x 480 256
64K
16M
800 x 600 256
64K
16M
1024 x 768 256
64K
16M
1280 x 1024 256
64K
1600 x 1200 256
If you are using simultaneous display on both the LCD and monitor screens,
the maximum resolution is the one supported by the LCD.
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Connecting a Mouse
When connecting a USB or PS/2 mouse to the Qbe PCT follow these
steps:
1. Make sure the computer is off.
2. If connecting a USB mouse, plug the mouse cable into the USB
connector at the rear of the Qbe.
3. If connecting a PS/2 mouse, plug the mouse cable into the
keyboard/mouse connector on the left side of the Qbe.
(graphic)
Connecting a Mouse
4 Turn on the computer. You can now use the mouse. Whether
your’re using a USB or PS/2 mouse the TouchScreen is automatically
disabled.
Connecting an External USB or PS/2 Keyboard
To connect a PS/2 keyboard to your computer to enjoy the benefits of a
full-size keyboard follow these steps:
1. Make sure the computer is off.
2. Plug the keyboard cable into the keyboard/mouse connector at the
left side of the Qbe.
3. To connect the USB keyboard (bundled with the Qbe) connect the
cable to the USB port at the rear of the Qbe.
Connecting an External Keyboard
3. Turn on the computer. You can now use either of the USB or PS/2
external keyboard.
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Connecting a Parallel Printer
Follow these steps to connect a parallel printer:
1. Make sure the computer is not turned on.
2. Plug the printer cable into the parallel connector in the Porticle.
(graphic)
Figure 4-4. Connecting a Printer
4. To use the printer, turn on the printer and then the Qbe.
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Connecting an IR Device
The IR (infrared) port allows wireless communications. You can
transfer data between two infrared-equipped computers or transfer data
to an IR device such as an infrared printer.
An IR device complying with IrDA 1.0 (SIR), IrDA 3.0 (FIR), or ASK
standard can be used with your computer.
Follow these steps to connect an IR device:
1. Position the device so that its IR port faces the IR port of the Qbe
(on the right side) within a distance of 1-meter and at a ±15-degrees
angle.
(graphics)
Figure 4-5. Connecting an IR Device
2. To take advantage of IR communications, you need third party
software.
THIS NEEDS TO BE CHECKED!!!!
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Connecting a USB Device
The USB (Universal Serial Bus) standard gives you the benefits of a
single interface for multiple devices when low-to-medium speed
peripherals are concerned
With Qbe computing you have an option of either using the USB port on
the main unit itself or that in the Porticle.
A USB device can be connected or disconnected without turning off the
Qbe.
Follow these steps to connect a USB device:
1. Plug the cable into the USB connector at the rear of the Qbe or on
the Porticle.
Connecting an USB Device
2. Run the SCU program to enable the "Enable USB Device” item.
(See the "Device Menu” section in Chapter ?)
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Connecting Audio Equipment
Follow these steps to connect audio equipment:
1. Make sure the computer is not turned on.
2. You may need an audio cable for the connection. There are two
audio jacks on the left hand side of the Qbe:
• An external microphone, for use in place of the computer
built-in microphone, can be plugged into the microphone jack.
• The stereo speaker jack can be connected to the line-in jack
of a set of headphones, external speakers with amplifier, or an
audio recording device.
(graphics)
Connecting Audio Equipment
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Connecting a TV
Follow these steps to connect a TV:
1. Make sure the computer is not turned on.
2. You need an S-VHS video cable for connection. Plug the video
cable connector into the S-VHS connector into the Porticle.
(graphics)
Connecting TV
3. Plug the other end into the S-VHS connector on the TV.
4. Power on the TV.
5. Turn on the computer and run the SCU program. Set the "Set TV
Mode” item to NTSC or PAL (PAL for use in the UK and Europe)
according to your area. Save and exit the SCU program. The
computer restarts.
6. Switch the TV to the video mode.
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Connecting a MIDI Device or Joystick
Follow these steps to connect a MIDI device or joystick:
1. Make sure the computer is not turned on.
2. Plug the device cable into the MIDI/joystick connector on the
Porticle.
(graphics)
Connecting a MIDI Device/Joystick to the Porticle
Connecting a 1394 Device
Your Qbe has a 1394 connector . The IEEE 1394 standard describes a
serial bus driven by an advanced communication protocol which provides
faster data transmission rates and universal I/O interconnect.
Follow these steps to connect a 1394 device:
1. Make sure the Qbe is off.
2. Plug the cable into the 1394 connector at the back of the Qbe
(diagram)
Connecting a 1394 Device
3. Run the SCU program to activate the 1394 device by setting the
"Disable 1394 Device” item to disabled mode.
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A special slot exists at the bottom of the Qbe for connecting the
Porticle.
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Internal Hardware Expansion
CPU and Memory Upgrades
Internal devices, such as CPU and memory modules, can be upgraded..
If you want to upgrade the computer, contact your dealer. Do not install
an internal device on your own.