InnoLabs I1000-PII Personal Computing Tablet User Manual ch1

InnoLabs Corporation Personal Computing Tablet ch1

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IntroductionCongratulations. You are the proud new owner of one of the mostadvanced computing devices on the market today. Getting to know itthoroughly and using it correctly will give you years of reliable, troublefree service.Combining all the speed and functionality of a desktop computer withthe mobility of a hand-held device, the Qbe Personal Computing Tablet“in an all in one format” integrates top of the line microprocessors,high capacity storage ( a hard disc that begins at 6 GB) memory from64 to 512 MB, handwriting and speech recognition software andCCD camera.As such it is essential tool for users across a wide professional platform- from the retail business, barcode scanning and inventory keeping todictation, architecture, graphics design and distance learning.The docking station features a cold-swappable device bay, additionalI/0 ports the full-size keyboard and mouse, high fidelity stereospeakers and a battery recharger.With top and bottom cast in Magnesium it is a hardy piece ofequipment that will give you years of lasting service provided simpleprecautions and care is taken with setting up, maintenance and on roadusage.We strongly recommend, unless you have had previous experience ofusing notebook computers, that before turning on the Qbe you firstread attentively these installation, set up and maintenance notes. Thiswill help you avoid unnecessary inconvenience and delays when you sitdown to tackle your first Qbe assignment
1-2 Getting Started1Getting StartedThis chapter briefly introduces the features and components of theQbe. It then tells you step-by-step how to get it up and running, andfinally gives tips for taking care of the Qbe.Unpacking the QbeYou should find these standard items after unpacking the shipping carton:• Qbe Personal Computer Tablet• Carrying bag• Accessories:• AC adapter• AC power cord• Battery pack• Driver CD• Porticle• Keyboard• Mouse• CCD Camera
Getting Started 1-31• This User GuideInspect all the items to see if anything is damaged or missing. Ifso, notify your dealer immediately.Keep the shipping carton and all packing materials in case you need toship or store the computer in the future.
1-4 Getting Started1FeaturesThis Personal Computer Tablet has been designed with the mostadvanced mobile computer technologies to satisfy professional users’needs.The Qbe features:• CPUIntel Dixon Pentium-II series microprocessors (366/400)Intel®Celeron®/Pentium II® 400/433/466 mhzPentium III (Coppermine) 450-700MHz with Geyserville from550MHzPackage UPGA2 (Pentium-III series) UPGA1 (Pentium-II series)• System ChipsetNorth Bridge Intel 440BXSouth Bridge Intel PIIX4• System MemorySockets 2x144 pins SODIMM socket, supports SDRMSize: Up to 2x256 = 512MB• BIOSSource Code: System SoftROM size: 256KPower Management: Supports power on suspend, suspend to RAMand suspend to disk feature.On-Now: Supports On-Now (instant on) feature by power button.HPM: Supports HPM features of Battlife technologyIcon: Click to go to suspend to disk mode and change battery (add on07/14/99)• DisplayLCD: Supports both 13.3-inch TFT XGA and 12.1” TFT SVGAResolution: Supports 102x768 on 13.3” and 800x600 12.1”
Getting Started 1-51Display Mode: To support both landscape and portrait modeVGA chip: SMI 721Video Memory: 8MB embedded I VGA chipGraphic Bus: AGP• AudioChipsets ESS Maestro 1980 M3 audio-acceleratorand ESS 1921 AC97 CODEC andNS LM4863 power amplifier• PCMCIAController: TI PCII250A cardbus controller, PCMCIA 2.1/3.0compliant and supports R2 cardbus and ZV portSlot: supports two type II or one type III slot• StorageCD ROM Bay: 24xCD ROM, exchangeable with CD RW, DVDand LS 120HDD: Supports 2.5” drive at 12.7mm height• Pointing DeviceKeyboard: No internal keybordTouch Screen: Supports both Finger touch input or Pen input withMicrotouch solutionConnector: One audio jack to support the Pen connection.• BatterySmart BatteryCells in a pack: 12 cells in each pack (2.5 to 4 hours autonomy)Considering 6 cell pack in same housing.Optional Lithium Ion batteriesBattery GuageBack Up Battery: To support 3-4 minutes main battery warmswap(suspend to disk mode)• Communication (Pentium-III)Min PCI: PorticleConnector: With built-in one RJII and one RJ45 connector*Pentium IIMin PCI: Supports optional Mini PCI type 3a(disabled when docked
1-6 Getting Started1with Qbicle or PorticleConnector: With built-in one RJII and one RJ45 connector• ConnectivityOne 13964. Supports up to 400Mbps (disabled when docked withQbicle or Porticle)• I/0Controller: Winbond W83877USB: One connectorIrDA 1.1 FIR and SIR, Sharp ASK, IR is disabled whendocked withQbicle or Porticle)Audio: One Mic-in and one audio out connector• ICM PortCCD Camera: To support module CCD camera, resolution up to270K pixelsThird Party Device: To be defined laterModular Bay for optional cameras• Operating SystemsMicrosoft© Windows© 98,NT© or 2000• DimensionsIn mm: 181(l) x 132.6 (w) x 63 (h)In inches• WeightIn poundsIn kilograms: 2.9 + 380g (six cell battery)• E-CommercialSmart Card and Magnetic Strip Card Reader• Included Accessories88-key Windows-compatible USB keyboardPS/2 mouse
Getting Started 1-71• Optional Items:Qbicle/Porticle: S-TV-out; VGA; COM Port; PS2; Game Port;USBSystem ViewBelow are figures that identify the components of the Qbe, followed bybrief descriptions.Right-Side(insert diagram)Figure 1-1. Right-Side ViewRef. Component FunctionŒCard Reader Both Magnetic Reader and IC card R/W•Battery Pack The internal power source for the computer.(See details in Chapter 3.)ŽCD ROM Usually configured as drive D of thecomputer, accepts a compact disk.4IR Allows wireless communications with an IR-compliant device; supports SIR, FIR, and
1-8 Getting Started1ASK standards.Left-SideInsert diagramFigure 1-2. Left-Side ViewRef. Component FunctionŒPS/2 Port•Microphone Jack( )Used to connect external microphone.ŽStereo SpeakerJackConnects stereo headphones or externalstereo speakers for sound output.•AC Power Jack Connects the AC adapter.
Getting Started 1-91Rear of the Qbe Casing(insert diagram)Figure 1-4. Rear ViewRef. Component FunctionŒPen Holder .•PCMCIA slots Two Type ii or One type IIISupports CardBus and ZVŽUSB Port•IEEE 1394Connector( )Connects a 1394 device.•CCD Module Bay For Installation of optional digital camera‘RJ-45 LAN Port Connects the network cable
1-10 Getting Started1’RJ –II ModemConnectorConnects the phone cable“Pen Connector”Reset SwitchPower OnSwitch )Powers on the Qbe.
Getting Started 1-111Top(insert diagram)Figure 1-5. Top-Open ViewRef. Component FunctionŒMicroTouchControlInput with finger or pen.•LCD13.3 ” StandardTFTDisplays the output of the computer on thescreenŽRight Button Performs function of right hand mousebutton.•Page UP DownButtonScrolls page•Indicator Panel Displays the status of battery or hard disc‘Microphone For sound input. Automatically disabled ifexternal microphone connected’“BottomHard Disk Drive Drive C of the Qbe
1-12 Getting Started1Preparing the Computer for OperationThe Qbe runs on either external AC power or the rechargeable batterypower. For first time operation, you are advised to connect the ACadapter for external power.Installing the Battery PackThe battery pack comes separately. Before you begin to use thePersonal Computer Tablet, you need to install the battery pack.Follow this procedure to install the battery pack:1. Make sure the computer is not turned on or connected to ACpower..2. Slide the locking latch on the ride hand side of the Qbe to theunlocked position and remove the bay cover.3. Slide the battery pack into the bay.(insert diagrams)Figure 1-6. Installing the Battery Pack5. Replace the cover. The locking latch should click into the lockedposition.Connecting to AC PowerUse only the AC adapter supplied with the computer. Using incorrect ACadapters will damage the battery pack and the computer.1. Make sure the Qbe is turned off.2. Plug the DC power cord of the AC adapter into the AC power jack(on the left side of the computer)3. Plug the female end of the AC power cord into the AC adapter andthe male end into an electrical outlet.
Getting Started 1-131(insert diagram)Figure 1-7. Connecting the AC AdapterWhen disconnecting the AC adapter, unplug from the electrical outlet first andthen from the computer. A reverse procedure could damage the AC adapter orcomputer.Using Battery PowerYou can operate the Qbe using battery power only. However, beforeyou first use battery power, you should initialize the battery pack. (SeeChapter on “Initializing the Battery Pack”)
1-14 Getting Started1Starting UpThe Qbe starts up with the Windows operating system Itautomatically loads the OS after you turn it on. This process isalso called booting.You have to install an OS if your dealer has not already installed it.Follow this procedure to start up the Qbe.1. Make sure the Qbe is connected to an AC power outlet or thebattery pack is charged.2. Press the power button to turn on the Qbe. The power/suspendindicator lights green to indicate that the power is on.Insert diagramGraphic. Power Button3. Each time the Qbe is turned on, it performs a Power-On Self Test(POST). If POST detects any error, you will be asked to re-configure the computer using the SCU program.4. When POST successfully completes the check, the Qbe first tries toboot from drive C, or the CD-ROM depending on the "Boot Device”setting in the SCU program. (Default setting is Hard Disk C.)During booting up, you can change the booting device by pressing [Space]bar the moment the message “System will Boot from C:”, Press <Space> tochange Boot Device or Run Setup” appears at the bottom of the screen.As a precaution, always boot from drive C. If you are expressly booting fromdrive A, make sure the diskette is virus free.
Getting Started 1-1515. After booting up, the Qbe is ready to execute any command.Adjusting the DisplayYou attain display clarity by:::Installing Software DriversA driver CD and/or supplement diskettes are supplied with your Qbe.You need to install drivers for some special features of your Qbe to takeeffect. (See Chapter on Driver Information)Turning Off the QbeDo not turn off the computer when the disk drive indicator is on. You may loseyour data by doing so.1. Make sure to save your data before exiting the program.2. Remove any CD-ROM.3. With Windows 98 that only provides the “Shut Down” command,simply select this command. The computer will turn offautomatically.Otherwise, press the power button. The computer will enter Power-On-Suspend, Suspend-to-Disk, or power off mode depending on the“Power Button Function” setting in the SCU program. (Defaultsetting is PowerOn Suspend.)If you have to turn the computer on again immediately after turning it off, waitfor at least five seconds. Turning the computer rapidly off and on could causedamage to it.
1-16 Getting Started14. Turn off the power of any connected external devices.5. To disconnect the AC adapter, unplug from the electrical outlet firstand then from the Qbe.
Getting Started 1-171Taking Care of Your Personal Computing TabletWith good care, you will enjoy long and trouble free operation. Precautions• Avoid a location subject to high humidity, extreme temperatures,mechanical vibration, direct sunlight, heavy dust, or magnetic fields.• Keep all liquids away from the PCT. Never place any beverage ontop of the PCT.• Do not abruptly move the PCT from a cold location to a warm onewhere the temperature difference exceeds 10°C (18°F). Doing socould cause condensation inside the unit and damage the storagemedia.• Do not place heavy objects on top of the PCT as this may damagethe display.• To protect the PCT from overheating, do not cover the ventilationopenings.• Turn off the PCT and remove the battery pack before installing orremoving a device.Battery Precautions• Keep the battery pack away from fire and water.• Do not short-circuit the battery pack with conductors such as metalobjects and liquids.• Do not place the battery pack where the temperature exceeds 60°C(140°F).• Do not attempt to disassemble the battery pack.
1-18 Getting Started1Traveling with the PCT• Make sure the battery pack is fully charged.• Make sure the Qbe is turned off.• Use the AC adapter as the power source whenever possible.• Hand-carry the Qbe. NEVER check it in as luggage.• As an added precaution, before traveling with your Qbe, make abackup of all your important data.• Before traveling abroad with the Qbe, consult your dealer for theappropriate AC power cord to be used in the country of yourdestination.• Make sure to take along with you a handy, but good quality, adapterplug, especially when traveling in Europe. This could be useful inhotels or when commuting by certain high speed trains with facilitiesfor businessmen.

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