Tabletkiosk TK500ABGNTS500 Tablet PC User Manual Sahara Slate PC i500 Tablet PC User s Guide
Tabletkiosk Tablet PC Sahara Slate PC i500 Tablet PC User s Guide
User Manual(Rev 01)
User’s Guide
Sahara Slate PC® i500
12.1” Tablet PC
Preface i
Preface
Preface
This manual will help you get the most out of your new
Sahara Slate PC® i500 Tablet PC. If you are a new computer user,
or just new to Tablet PCs, read through this manual carefully be-
fore first using your Sahara Slate PC. If after reading this manual
you still have questions, visit us online at www.tabletkiosk.com
for additional resources and information on using your Sahara
Slate PC i500 Tablet PC.
Copyright
©2011 Sand Dune Ventures, Inc. d/b/a TabletKiosk. All Rights
Reserved. All product information is subject to change without
notice. Sahara Slate PC, TabletKiosk and the TabletKiosk logo
are registered trademarks or trademarks of TabletKiosk. in
the United States and/or other countries. Microsoft Windows
and the Windows logo are either registered trademarks or
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/
or other countries. Intel, the Intel logo, Intel Core, and Intel Core
Inside are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and other
countries. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the
Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by TabletKiosk is
under license. openSUSE and SUSE are trademarks of Novell, Inc.
in the United States and other countries. Linux is a registered
trademark of Linus Torvalds.
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Disclaimer
The specifications and information in this manual are subject to
change without prior notice in order to improve reliability, design
and/or function. In no way does this represent a commitment
on the part of the manufacturer. The manufacturer assumes no
responsibility for errors or omissions in this document.
In no event will the manufacturer be liable for direct, indirect,
special, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the
use, or inability to use, the Tablet PC or this documentation, even
if advised of the possibility of such damages.
This document contains proprietary information protected by
copyright laws. All rights are reserved. No part of this manual may
be reproduced by any mechanical, electronic, or other means in
any form without prior written permission of TabletKiosk.
If you have any questions regarding the Sahara Slate PC, or
the information contained within this manual, please contact
TabletKiosk at info@tabletkiosk.com.
Important Safety Instructions
For your own safety and the safety of your equipment, please
follow these rules for the handling and care of your Sahara Slate PC.
Keep this User’s Manual for future reference by you and other users.
Never use sprays, liquids or cleaning detergents to clean the
Sahara Slate PC. Use a micro fiber cloth to clean the touch
screen. Avoid the use of tissue paper since tissue fibers can easily
lodge between the touch screen and the top cover of the tablet.
Never pour liquids into any opening or directly on the Sahara
Slate PC. This could result in fire or electrical shock.
Check that the voltage range of the power outlet is between
100V and 240V before connecting the Sahara Slate PC. Exceed-
ing the maximum rated voltage may cause damage to the AC
adapter or to the Sahara Slate PC. This could result in fire or
electrical shock.
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When the AC adapter is plugged into an electrical outlet, place
the power cord so it will not be stepped on or walked on. Do not
place objects over or on the power cord.
Use the Sahara Slate PC in a clean, dry, temperature controlled
environment. Do not use the Sahara Slate PC in areas of high
humidity, around water (for example: near a bathtub, washbowl,
kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swim-
ming pool) or outdoors while it is raining.
Never open or disassemble the Sahara Slate PC. For safety
reasons, and to prevent permanent damage, the equipment
should only be repaired by qualified service personnel.
Contact a qualified service center if any of the following issues
should arise:
1. AC adapter, power cord or plug is damaged;
2. Liquid has been spilled into the Sahara Slate PC;
3. The Sahara Slate PC has been exposed to excessive moisture;
4. The Sahara Slate PC exhibits errors and/or does not function
according to specifications;
5. The Sahara Slate PC has been dropped or otherwise physi-
cally damaged.
Caution
Lithium-Ion batteries can be dangerous. There is a danger of
explosion if the batteries are incorrectly replaced. Replace only
with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manu-
facturer. Dispose of used batteries according to state or local
hazardous waste requirements.
Under no circumstances should the user attempt to disassemble
the power supply. The power supply has no user-replaceable
parts and its insides contain components that are electrically-
charged with hazardous voltage levels that can cause serious
personal injury. A defective power supply must be returned to
your dealer.
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Safety Notices for the Power Cord
This equipment has a 2 or 3-wire power cord. Replace the power
cord if it becomes damaged. Contact your dealer for an exact
replacement.
In the U.S.A. and Canada, the power cord must be a UL-listed
detachable power cord (in Canada, CSA-certified).
2-wire cord SPT-2 18AWG
3-wire cord SVT or SJT, 18 AWG, 3-conductor
The cord should be provided with a molded-on cord connec-
tor body at the other end. The cord length must not exceed 3
meters (9.8 feet).
Outside the U.S.A. and Canada, the plug must be rated for
250 VAC, 2.5 amp minimum, and must display an international
agency approval marking. The cord must be suitable for use in
the end-user’s country. Consult your dealer or the local electrical
authorities if you are unsure of the type of power cord to use in
your country. Voltage changes occur automatically in the power
supply.
Notice of FCC Compliance
a. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Requirements,
Part 15:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
1. this device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference received, includ-
ing interference that may cause undesired operation.
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 instal-
lation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance
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with the instruction manual 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 the
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 technician for help.
Use only shielded I/O cables to connect I/O devices to this
equipment.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not
expressly approved by TabletKiosk could void your authority
to use the equipment.
b. Regulatory information / Disclaimers
This device must be installed and used in strict accordance
with the instructions included in the user documentation
provided with the product. Any changes or modifications
(including the antennas) made to this device that are not
expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment. The manufacturer is not
responsible for any radio or television interference caused by
unauthorized modification of this device, or the substitution
of the connecting cables and equipment other than the ones
specified by manufacturer. It is the responsibility of the user to
correct any interference caused by such unauthorized modifi-
cation, substitution or attachment. The manufacturer and its
authorized resellers or distributors will assume no liability for
any damage or violation of government regulations arising
from the failure to comply with these guidelines.
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c. For portable devices without a co-location condition (eg.
notebook pc)
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement:
1. This Transmitter must not be co-located or operating in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
2. This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure
limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This
device was tested for typical lap-held operations with the
device contacted directly to the human body to the back
side of the Tablet PC. To maintain compliance with FCC RF
exposure compliance requirements, please follow opera-
tion instruction as documented in this manual.
The availability of some specific channels and/or operational
frequency bands are country dependent and are firmware
programmed at the factory to match the intended destination.
The firmware setting is not accessible by the end user.
d.SAR Exposure
This device has been tested for compliance with FCC RF
Exposure (SAR) limits in typical flat configurations.
In order to comply with SAR limits established in the ANSI
C95.1 standards, it is recommended that the integrated
antenna is positioned more than 0cm from your body or from
nearby persons during extended periods of operation. If the
antenna is positioned less than 0 cm (0 inches) from the user, it
is recommended that the user limit the exposure time.
Note-TNV Safety Caution:
To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger UL
Listed or CSA Certified Telecommunication line cord. Avoid
using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an
electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock
from lightning. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak
in the vicinity of the leak.
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Caution: When using IEEE 802.11a wireless LAN, this product
is restricted to indoor use, due to its operation in the 5.15–5.25
GHz frequency range. The FCC requires this product to be used
indoors for the frequency range of 5.15–5.25 GHz to reduce
the potential form harmful interference to co-channel mobile
satellite systems. High-power radar is allocated as the primary
user of the 5.25–5.35 GHz bands. These radar stations can cause
interference with and/or damage to this device.
Canada, Industry Canada (IC)
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003
and RSS-210.
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS
standard(s). 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 the device.
Canada, avis d’Industry Canada (IC)
Cet appareil numérique de classe B est conforme aux normes
canadiennes ICES-003 et RSS-210.
Son fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes:
(1) cet appareil ne doit pas causer d’interférence et (2) cet appar-
eil doit accepter toute interférence, notamment les interférences
qui peuvent affecter son fonctionnement.
European Union CE Marking Declaration
This product has been tested and found to comply with the EMC
requirement subject to the EU directive for CE marking.
Table of Contents
Table of Contents ix
Preface i
Copyright i
Disclaimer ii
Important Safety Instructions ii
Caution iii
Safety Notices for the Power Cord iv
Notice of FCC Compliance iv
Canada, Industry Canada (IC) vii
European Union CE Marking Declaration vii
Getting Started 17
What’s in the Box 17
Setting Up Your Sahara Slate PC 18
Step 1: Insert the Battery Pack(s) 18
To Remove the Battery Packs 19
Step 2: Connect the Tablet PC to an External Power Source 20
Step 3: Connecting Applicable Peripherals and Networking Cables 20
Step 4: Powering on the Sahara Slate PC 21
Step 5: Completing the Operating System Installation 21
Step 6: Navigating with the Touch Screen and Digitizer (pen) 21
Touch Screen 22
Active Digitizer (pen) 23
Touring the Sahara Slate PC 27
Front View 28
Back View 29
Left View 30
Right View 31
Top View 32
Bottom View 33
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Battery Usage and Care 35
Using the Batteries for the First Time 36
Calibrating the batteries 36
Charging the Batteries Under Typical Conditions 38
Problems Charging the Battery 38
Battery Status 39
Low Battery Warnings 39
About Battery Usage 39
Real Time Clock Battery 40
Storing a Battery 40
Using Your Sahara Slate PC with Microsoft® Windows® 7 43
Navigating in Windows® 7 on a Tablet PC 43
Selecting Multiple Items 45
Capacitive Touch Screen Calibration 45
Enabling, Disabling and Adjusting Touch Screen Features 46
Enabling and Disabling Touch Input 47
Touch Action: Double Tap Settings 47
Using the Touch Pointer 48
Panning Gesture Settings 49
Disable Single Finger Panning 49
Inertia 49
Resistive Touch Screen Calibration 50
Calibrating the Resistive Touch Screen 51
Draw Test 52
Edge Compensation 53
Configuring and Calibrating the Digitizer 54
Calibrating the Digitizer 54
Pen Actions 56
Double-tap 56
Press and Hold 57
Start Tablet PC Input Panel 57
Pen Configuration 58
Pen Pop-up Menu 58
Adding a command to the menu 59
Adding a Program Short-Cut to the menu 60
Entering Text with the Tablet PC Input Panel 61
Writing Pad 62
Tools Menu 63
Character-by-Character Mode 63
Help with Editing Handwritten Text 63
On-Screen Keyboard 64
Tools Menu 65
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Input Panel Options 65
Opening 65
Handwriting 65
Ink to text conversion 66
Insertion 66
Text Completion 67
Advanced 67
Improving Handwriting Recognition 67
Automatic Learning 68
Handedness 69
Using Gestures to Improve Productivity 70
Pen Gestures 70
Navigational Flicks 70
Editing Flicks 71
Customizing Pen Flicks 72
Touch Gestures 73
Enabling and Disabling Multi-Touch Gestures 74
Panning with (or without) Inertia 74
Selecting / Dragging 74
Zooming 74
Rotating 74
Two Finger Tap 75
Flicking 75
Programming the Function Buttons 75
Connecting to the Internet 76
Using a Wired LAN 76
Using Both DHCP and a Static IP Address 78
Using a Wireless LAN 79
Bluetooth® Wireless Connectivity 80
Intel® Graphics and Media Control Panel 83
Setting Up Your Display(s) Using Wizard Mode 84
Setting Up Your Display(s) Manually 86
Changing Display Properties 86
Enabling Multiple Monitor Support 87
Enhancing the Display 88
Custom Resolutions (Advance Mode only) 88
3D Performance 89
Media 89
Power 89
Hot Keys 89
System and Display Information 90
Control Panel Preferences 90
Getting More Help 90
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Realtek HD Audio Manager 90
Adjusting Audio Playback 91
Volume Level 91
Set Default Playback Device 91
Speaker Configuration 92
Sound Effects 92
Default Audio Format 93
Adjusting Audio Recording 94
Recording Volume Level 94
Microphone Effects 94
Default Format 95
Windows Mobility Center 95
Securing Your Sahara Slate PC 97
Initializing TPM 98
Turning on the TPM 98
Taking Ownership of the TPM 99
Creating a Windows Password 102
Getting Started with the UPEK Protector Suite 104
Enrolling Your Fingerprints 104
Using the Protector Suite Applications 107
Application Launcher 108
Password Bank 108
Strong Password Generator (requires full Protector Suite) 109
Encrypted Archives 109
E-Wallet (requires full Protector Suite) 109
Biomenu 109
Protecting Your Files Using BitLocker Drive Encryption 110
Turning on BitLocker 110
Turning off BitLocker and Decrypting Your Drive 111
Upgrading Your Sahara Slate PC 113
Before you Begin ANY Upgrade Procedure 113
Upgrading Memory (RAM) 114
Upgrading the Data Storage Drive (HDD or SSD) 117
Using the TabletKiosk Modular Expansion System 120
To attach an expansion module: 120
Troubleshooting 123
Audio Problems/Solutions 123
Battery Problems/Solutions 124
Internet Problems/Solutions 125
Networking Problems/Solutions 126
Power Problems/Solutions 126
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Input and Screen Display Problems/Solutions 127
Upgrade Problems/Solutions 128
USB Problems/Solutions 129
Contacting Your Dealer 129
Recovering Your System 130
Launching System Restore from Within Windows 130
Launching System Restore at System Start up 131
What To Do After a Successful System Reinstall 133
BIOS Set-up 135
Entering the BIOS 135
BIOS Key Mapping Legend 136
Left Side Button Alternate Function Mapping 136
Right Side Button Alternate Function Mapping 136
Main Menu 137
System Language 137
System Date 137
System Time 137
Advanced Menu 138
Configure SATA as 138
FAN Calibration 138
Battery Calibration 138
Wake on LAN from S4/S5 mode 138
3rd & 4th Programmable button 138
Trusted Computing 138
Boot Menu 139
Boot Option #1 139
Hard Drive BBS Priorities 139
Security 140
Administrator Password 140
User Password 140
Save & Exit 141
Save Changes and Exit 141
Discard Changes and Exit 141
Discard Changes 141
Restore Defaults 141
Specifications 143
Processors 143
Chipset 144
Power Management 145
Memory 145
Batteries 146
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Data Storage Drives 146
Video 146
Input Panels 147
Wacom® Active Digitizer 147
Projective Capacitive Touch Screen 147
Resistive Touch Screen 148
Display 148
Audio 148
Gigabit Ethernet (LAN) 149
WiFi Wireless 149
Bluetooth Wireless 150
TPM Security 150
Fingerprint Reader 150
I/O Ports 151
Weight 151
Measurements 151
Case Color 151
LED Indicators 152
Function Buttons (Left) 152
Function Buttons (Right) 152
Control Switches (Top) 152
AC Adapter 152
Operating Environment 153
Storage Environment 153
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Chapter 01
Getting Started
Congratulations on your purchase of a Sahara Slate PC® i500
Tablet PC. Your dual mode touch screen+active digitizer or touch
screen Tablet PC was designed to get you up and running as
quickly and easily as possible. Because the Sahara Slate PC ships
to various countries around the world, set-up may vary slightly
depending on where you are located.
If you have any questions after reading this manual, please visit
our website at www.tabletkiosk.com for more information or to
submit a support request.
What’s in the Box
Your Sahara Slate PC i500 should come securely packaged in its
shipping container along with the items listed below. Contact
your dealer immediately if you find that anything is missing
or damaged. Note, however, that contents may be changed
without notice.
1. AC Adapter with Power Cord
2. Microfiber Cleaning Cloth
3. Neoprene Slip Case
4. Simple Stand
5. Quick Start Guide
6. Windows 7 Getting Started Guide (not included if purchased
with Linux)
7. Standard Lithium-Ion Battery Pack(s)
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8. Stylus Pen (may not be included with certain touch only
configurations)
Setting Up Your Sahara Slate PC
Please read the following steps to begin using your new Tablet
PC as quickly and easily as possible.
1. Insert the Battery Pack(s)
2. Connect the Sahara Slate PC to an external power source
3. Connect applicable peripherals and networking cables
4. Power on the Sahara Slate PC
5. Complete the Operating System Installation
6. Navigating with the Touch Screen and Digitizer (Pen)
Step 1: Insert the Battery Pack(s)
Turn the system over and place it (optionally), screen down on a
solid, clean, flat surface. You can also insert the batteries while
holding the Tablet PC if you prefer.
CAUTION: When turning over the Sahara Slate PC, be careful not to
place it on a surface that could scratch or damage the screen. You can
place the included slip case on the surface before carefully setting the
computer down to protect the screen.
Align the first battery into the battery compartment and then
slide it into the computer until it clicks securely into place.
Align the battery in the bay
and slide it into place. You will
hear a click when the battery is
properly seated.
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Slide the battery-locking tab (the tab closest to the top of the
tablet) up to the “locked” ( ) position. Once the locking tab
clicks into position, the battery should be securely seated.
Repeat for the second battery. While it doesn’t matter which bat-
tery you insert first, if you are planning on running the system
with only a single battery, it should be inserted into battery bay
one ( ).
To Remove the Battery Packs
Remove the power cord from the “DC Power In” port if plugged
in to an external power supply to minimize the chance of electri-
cal shock. Turn over the Tablet PC and (optionally) place it on a
solid, clean flat surface. You can also remove the batteries while
holding the tablet if you prefer.
Slide the locking tab down to the “unlocked” ( ) position to
unlock the battery. Use your other hand to slide the battery
release latch in the direction of the arrow engraved on the tab
and hold it there. Carefully slide the battery out of its bay.
Slide the locking tab on the
battery to the locked position
to keep the battery secured
in the bay.
!Slide the locking tab on
the battery to the unlocked
position and @slide the
battery latching tab in the
direction of the arrow and
hold, #then slide the battery
out of the bay.
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The batteries on the Sahara Slate PC i500 are hot swappable.
This means you can change out discharged batteries for spare,
charged batteries without first having to power off the system.
Note, however, that the Sahara Slate PC does not have a short-
term internal battery. Therefore, you must replace the first
discharged battery with a charged battery before removing the
second battery if both batteries are completely drained.
IMPORTANT: If you plan on removing the second battery before
replacing the first battery you just removed with a charged spare bat-
tery, make sure you first shut down the Sahara Slate PC before actually
removing the second battery to prevent data loss.
Step 2: Connect the Tablet PC to an External Power Source
Locate the AC adapter and the power cord. Plug the power cord
securely into the AC adapter. Plug the AC adapter’s connection
cable into the “DC Power In” port on the top of the Tablet PC.
Once the adapter plug is securely in place, plug the power cord
into an external power socket.
NOTE: When you first connect the Tablet PC into an external power
source, the battery charge indicator will begin to glow orange. When
the battery is fully charged the indicator will turn green. See the
section entitled Battery Usage and Care for tips on maximizing battery
life and performance.
Step 3: Connecting Applicable Peripherals and Networking Cables
If you would like to use any external peripherals with the system
(i.e. USB mouse, USB keyboard, etc.) or are planning to connect
Plug the power cord into the DC Power In
port on the top of the Sahara Slate PC.
Plug the power cord into the AC adapter
brick and then into a wall outlet.
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to the Internet and/or a corporate LAN using a wired connection
as opposed to wirelessly, connect the external peripheral or
cable now. See the chapter entitled Touring Your Sahara Slate
PC, to identify which ports to use.
Step 4: Powering on the Sahara Slate PC
Locate the three power switches on the top of the Tablet PC.
The switch is the computer’s main power toggle. Slide it to
the right and hold it there for three (3) seconds and release. The
switch will then emit a blue glow and the Sahara Slate PC will
boot up.
Step 5: Completing the Operating System Installation
When your system powers on for the first time, Windows will
have a few questions for you to answer in order to localize your
installation. If you are planning on using the Fingerprint Reader
to assist you in securing your system and logging in, you should
create a password when you make your initial user account.
Refer to your operating system’s manual for information on any
of the questions you are unsure how to answer.
Step 6: Navigating with the Touch Screen and Digitizer (pen)
Unlike a regular laptop or desktop PC, standard navigational
activities on a Tablet PC are typically completed using your
Press and hold the power switch on the
top of the Tablet PC for three seconds
or until the switch glows blue. The
system should then boot up.
Once the system is powered on, the
power switch will glow blue and the
battery indicators will light up (green if
the battery is fully charged, orange if it
is charging).
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fingers or a stylus pen. Navigating with a touch screen is dif-
ferent from navigating with a mouse, while using a stylus pen
in Active Digitizer mode on the Sahara Slate PC i500 is actually
quite similar to navigating with a mouse.
Touch Screen
The Sahara Slate PC i500 features two different touch panel
options to choose from. The first is a traditional, passive resistive
touch panel and the second is a projective, capacitive touch
screen that supports two finger multi-touch. This means that the
capacitive screen will register up to two simultaneous touches at
the same time, thus enabling the use of finger gestures such as
two-finger tapping, pinching, rotating and two-finger flicking to
initiate navigational and operational short-cuts.
The resistive panel recognizes only a single touch at a time,
but still supports certain gesture motions such as swiping and
flicking to aid in navigational operations. While not as sensitive
as the capacitive panel, it has the benefit of being more durable
and can be activated by pressure from any type of touch such as
a stylus pen, bare finger tip or heavily gloved hand. The capaci-
tive panel will only react to the touch of bare skin or, for medical
professionals, an elastic gloved hand.
With either type of touch screen, simply tap on the element
you wish to interact with in order to select it, or if the element
is a button, to activate it. Sliding your finger while touching the
screen will move the on-screen pointer around as if you were
using a mouse and holding down the left mouse button. In
other words, you would be performing what is known as a drag
operation.
Also, as the screen is sensitive to touch, resting your palm on
it while tapping with your finger may make the pointer react
unpredictably.
Tapping on the screen will perform a standard left mouse button
click. Tapping twice in succession is the same as double-clicking
your mouse button. Pressing and holding your finger tip on
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the screen for about a second or so will perform a right mouse
button click. An animated circle will draw around the tip of your
finger. Lift your finger from the screen to complete the click.
TIP: When trying to select or activate something on the screen with
the stylus pen, pay attention to the position of the pointer icon instead
of the end of your finger.
Many newer Windows applications are touch aware. This allows
you to navigate documents using what are collectively known
as touch gestures and flicks. For example, swiping your finger
upward while reading a web page, or a Word document, will
cause the screen to scroll downward (actually the screen moves
up, you scroll “down” through your document).
Additionally, swiping your finger right on the screen will page
you forward through your web browser history or Word docu-
ment, while pinching two fingers together will zoom out of (or
magnify down) your page. You can learn more about touch
gestures and flicks in the chapter Using Your Sahara Slate PC
with Windows 7.
Active Digitizer (pen)
Using the Sahara Slate PC in Active Digitizer mode is similar to
navigating with a mouse. If your Sahara Slate PC i500 came with
a dual mode screen, it will also have come with a special stylus
pen that you will use to interact with the digitizer panel. Only
this stylus will activate the digitizer panel.
Hold the stylus pen as if you were writing with a standard pen.
Place the tip of the stylus just above the screen and move it
around without letting it actually touch the screen. The screen
should automatically switch to Active Digitizer mode when it
senses the stylus, and the pointer should follow the tip of the
pen around the screen.
Moving the stylus away from the screen will cause it to auto-
switch back to touch mode. When in Digitizer mode your hand
may rest on the screen, since this will not affect the behavior of
the pointer.
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TIP: When trying to select or activate something on the screen with
the stylus pen, pay attention to the position of the pointer icon instead
of the tip of the pen.
Tapping lightly on the screen with the tip of the stylus will
perform a standard left mouse button click. Tapping twice in
succession will perform a double-click. If you want to perform
a right mouse button click, press and hold down the tip of the
stylus lightly on the screen. In a moment, an animated circle will
draw around the pointer similar to when in touch screen mode.
Lift the stylus from the screen to complete the button press.
Dragging the stylus around while touching the screen is equiva-
lent to holding down the left mouse button and dragging.
Similar to when in touch screen mode, Windows 7 supports pen
gestures as a way to invoke short-cuts to aid you while working.
You can learn more about pen gestures in the chapter Using
Your Sahara Slate PC with Windows 7.
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Chapter 02
Touring the Sahara Slate PC
The Sahara Slate PC i500 includes a number of physical charac-
teristics designed to enhance user productivity. Take a moment
to familiarize yourself with the controls and Input/ Output (I/O)
ports on the faces and sides of the computer. Understanding the
layout of the system will help you use your Sahara Slate PC more
effectively while in the field or on the go.
Sahara Slate PC i500 Tablet
PCs feature both Intel®
Celeron U3400 and Intel®
Core™ i7-640LM processors
for maximum responsiveness
in both Windows 7 and Linux
operating systems.
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Front View
1. Data Drive Activity and Battery Status LEDs
Blinks when internal HDD / SSD reads or writes data
Charging status of battery 1: green = 100% charged,
orange = charging, blinking = battery low (<10%)
Charging status of battery 2: green = 100% charged,
orange = charging, blinking = battery low (<10%)
2. LCD with Digitizer/Touch Screen
Screen may be resistive touch, capacitive touch or a dual
mode active digitizer + capacitive/resistive touch.
On dual mode tablets, the input screen will automatically switch
between touch and digitizer when the digitizer’s stylus pen draws near.
3. Stereo Speakers
4. Fingerprint Reader
5. Digital Microphone Array
Microphone array records stereo audio with higher fidelity
for more accurate voice recognition.
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Back View
1. TabletKiosk Expansion Module Port
Remove cover to install modular expansion modules
2. System Ventilation Port
3. RAM Modules
Door covers two (2) SODIMM slots
4. Docking Connector Port
For use with both i500 and i400 compatible docking plates
and docking cradles
5. Stylus Pen in Garage
6. Hard Drive/Solid State Drive
7. System and CPU Intake Vents
Do not block to prevent overheating
8. Dual Hot Swappable Lithium Ion Batteries
Batteries may be exchanged without powering down the system.
Do not remove both batteries simulataneously without first
attaching to external power supply to prevent data loss.
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Left View
1. Carrying Strap Bracket Attachment Port
Used with optional shoulder strap or system handle
2. DisplayPort++ Digital Video Out
High resolution (up to 2560x1600) digital out with optional
embedded LPCM audio. Used for mirroring or extended
desktops. Adapters available to convert to HDMI, DVI-D, or
VGA
3. 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet Port (RJ45)
4. Firewire 400 (IEEE1394a)
6-pin port supports bus powered devices up to 400Mb/s
5. HighSpeed USB 2.0 Ports (x2)
6. Combination eSATA/USB 2.0 Port
May be used with eSATA (300Gb/s) or USB 2.0 devices
7. Audio Out / Headphones (3.5mm)
8. Audio In / Microphone (3.5mm)
9. Stylus Pen in Garage
10. Function Buttons
L1: Secure Attention Sequence (SAS)
L2: Screen Rotation, [Delete] key in POST/DOS mode
L3: Volume up or Increase Screen Brightness (user selectable
in the BIOS), [Ȳ] key in BIOS/DOS mode
L4: Volume down or Decrease Screen Brightness (user
selectable in the BIOS), [ȳ] key in BIOS/DOS mode
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Right View
1. Battery Bay Two (2) with Lithium Ion Battery Pack
2. Function Buttons
R1: Top Button turns on/off touch screen
R2: User Programmable, [En t er] key in BIOS/DOS mode
R3: User Programmable, [F10] key in BIOS/DOS mode
R4: User Programmable, [E sc] key in BIOS/DOS mode
3. Battery Bay One (1) with Lithium Ion Battery Pack
4. Anti-theft Kensington Lock Port
Use with the locking device (sold separately) to attach the
Sahara Slate PC to a desk, table, kiosk, or other stationary
apparatus to help prevent the computer from being stolen.
5. Carrying Strap Bracket Attachment Port
Used with optional shoulder strap or system handle
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Top View
1. TabletKiosk Modular Expansion Port
Remove cover to install modular expansion modules
2. System Ventilation
Fan exhaust port for expelling hot air from the interior of the
Tablet PC. Do not block to help prevent over heating.
3. WiFi Transmitter Power Switch
Slide the toggle switch to activate the wireless networking
adapter’s transmitter.
NOTE: When not connected to a wireless network, turn off the wireless
transmitter to conserve battery power.
4. Bluetooth Transmitter Power Switch
Slide the toggle switch to activate the Bluetooth wireless
transmitter. The switch will glow blue when powered on.
Slide switch back to turn off Bluetooth.
NOTE: When not actively using a Bluetooth peripheral, turn the
Bluetooth transmitter off to conserve battery power.
5. System Power Switch
Slide this switch and hold for 3 seconds to power on the
computer or to resume normal operation if the computer
is in Suspend Mode. Slide and holding for 6 seconds to
immediately turn off the computer.
NOTE: Using this switch to power off the computer is not recom-
mended unless the computer has stopped responding to user input as
there is no time for the OS to shut down normally, and as a result, data
loss may occur.
6. DC Power In
Plug the AC adapter’s connection cable into this port to
provide power to the computer.
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Bottom View
1. Docking Cradle Stabilizing Groove
Used to help secure the Sahara Slate PC in its docking cradle.
2. System Ventilation Intake Port
Fan intake port for sucking cool air into the interior of the
Tablet PC. Do not block to help prevent over heating.
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Chapter 03
Battery Usage and Care
Sahara Slate PC i500 Tablet PCs features two (2) Lithium-Ion
batteries that are user replaceable, rechargeable and also hot
swappable. This means that you can remove a discharged bat-
tery and replace it with a fully charged battery without putting
the computer into hibernation mode, or fully powering it off, to
prevent data loss.
Depending on your system’s configuration and your application
usage, a fully charged set of batteries should allow you to run
your Sahara Slate PC for 3.0 - 3.5 hours before needing to start
swapping them out.
Operations that will significantly reduce battery life include, but
are not limited to, the following:
1. Using external bus-powered USB drives such as optical,
floppy and hard disk drives.
2. Using wireless communications devices, including the inter-
nal WiFi networking card, optional 3G WWAN data module,
Bluetooth adapter, or USB Cellular/3G modems.
3. Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or
other computationally intensive programs such as graphics
heavy games, media players and 3D graphics applications.
4. Running the computer in maximum performance mode.
5. Using the computer in overly-hot environmental conditions.
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Using the Batteries for the First Time
Before using the Tablet PC on battery power for the first time,
the batteries should be fully charged.
On the front of the Sahara Slate
PC are two battery status indica-
tors just above the TabletKiosk
logo. These indicators will
track the charging status of the
two Lithium-Ion battery packs
located on the back of the
tablet (see the chapter entitled
Touring Your Sahara Slate PC
for the location of the indicators
and battery packs).
Partially discharged batteries will cause the indicators to glow
orange when attached to an external power source. When each
battery is fully charged, its corresponding indicator will turn
green. Be sure that both indicators have turned green before
attempting to run the Sahara Slate PC on battery power for the
first time.
Calibrating the batteries
After using the system for a while, you may find that battery
performance diminishes. This is normal for Lithium-Ion batteries,
however if you see a large drop off in capacity, the batteries may
simply need to be calibrated.
NOTE: This can happen if the Tablet PC is mostly used while connected
in to an external power source. If this is your typical usage model,
you should consider calibrating the batteries every month or two to
maintain optimal capacity.
To calibrate the batteries, follow these steps:
1. Turn the computer off. Connect the AC adapter and let the
batteries fully charge.
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2. Disconnect the AC adapter and power on the tablet. Let the
batteries run down until the system automatically enters the
Suspend/Hybernation mode and shuts down.
3. Reconnect the AC adapter, let the batteries fully charge
(so both battery indicators glow green) and then run the
computer with the external power still connected for at
least a few hours before unplugging and running on battery
power.
The battery packs should now be properly calibrated. If you
find that battery life doesn’t correspond to the battery status as
reported by your operating system, repeat steps 2 -3 again.
If after performing a calibration for a second time you still find
you are having a problem with the battery life, you will need to
go into the BIOS and perform a battery calibration.
1. To enter the BIOS, power on or restart your Sahara Slate PC
and press the L2 (Screen Rotation) button as soon as you see
the TabletKiosk logo.
2. Once in the BIOS, use the L3 button to navigate over to the
Advanced menu screen.
3. Use the L4
button to
go down to
the Battery
Calibration
item.
4. Press the R2
button to enter
the Calibration
routine. Make
sure the Sahara
Slate PC is attached to the AC Adapter and that the AC
adapter is plugged into an external power source and then
press any function button (except L1 and R1) to begin the
calibration.
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Version 2.00.1201. Copyright (c) 2009 American Megatrends, Inc.
Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit
Advanced Setting (1) IDE Mode. (2) AHCI Mode.
(3) RAID Mode.
Configure SATA as [AHCI Mode]
Fan Calibration
Battery Calibration
Wake up function
Wake on LAN from S4/S5 mode [Enable]
Programmable Button Setting
3rd Programmable button [Volume up]
4th Programmable button [Volume down]
ȲȰ: Select Screen
Trusted Computing ȱȳ: Select Item
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NOTE: This procedure will take a while as the system will discharge the
batteries and then charge them again. Make sure you have some time
before performing this routine. This routine might be better run at the
end of the day.
If you are still having problems, contact your dealer and arrange
for replacements.
In general, running the system until a “Battery Low” warning
indicator appears and then fully charging the battery (full
discharge/charge cycle) will ensure the accuracy of the battery
status gauge and prolong the battery’s charge efficiency.
Running your system until the batteries are almost totally
drained, like described in the calibration routine, on a regular
basis is not recommended as it can damage the battery’s ability
to hold a charge.
Charging the Batteries Under Typical Conditions
When you connect the computer to an electrical outlet, the
Smart Battery IC in each battery pack checks its charge level and
temperature status. If charging is necessary, the corresponding
battery indicator on the front of the tablet will glow orange and
the AC adapter will automatically begin charging the batteries.
When a battery is fully charged, its corresponding indicator will
change to green and the battery’s charge will be maintained
while connected to the external power source. When the
computer is disconnected from the electrical outlet, the battery
indicators will turn off.
NOTE: The time to fully recharge both batteries is approximately
120 ~ 160 minutes when the computer is powered off. The time to
fully recharge the battery when the computer is in use varies
according to the power requirements of the operations that the
computer is performing while charging.
Problems Charging the Battery
Environmental conditions can affect the ability of the computer
to charge the battery. If the battery is too hot from either being
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used in your computer or being exposed to an overly hot
environment, the battery may not charge when you connect the
computer to an electrical outlet.
If this occurs, disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet
and allow it and the battery to cool to room temperature. Then
reconnect the computer to an electrical outlet to continue
charging the battery.
Battery Status
Windows 7 has an applet in the Control Panel that will display
an icon in the Windows taskbar indicating when the computer is
running on battery power or is attached to the AC adapter.
This applet also displays a meter that indicates approximately
how much of a charge is remaining in the battery.
Low Battery Warnings
A battery’s indicator light will begin blinking orange to alert you
to a “Battery Low” status. Typically, this is when the battery has
reached a charge level of 10% or less.
When there is only one minute of battery charge remaining, the
computer will suspend its current state to the hard drive and
power off. Plug in the AC adapter and turn the computer back on
to resume your work.
About Battery Usage
Over time, even with proper care, battery performance (the time
the battery can operate the computer before needing to be
recharged) will decrease. Depending on how often the battery
is used, how many times it has been charged and the conditions
under which it is used, you likely will need to purchase replace-
ment batteries during the life of your Tablet PC.
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IMPORTANT: To avoid damage, only use TabletKiosk replacement
batteries. To prevent loss of data, do not remove both battery packs
at the same time while the system is powered on unless attached to
an external power source. Also, be sure to check the status of each
battery before removing it. If you remove a battery and the remaining
battery in the system does not retain a sufficient charge, the tablet
could power off unexpectedly.
NOTE: Do not dispose of batteries with household waste. When a
battery can no longer hold a sufficient charge, call your local waste
disposal or environmental protection agency for advice on how or
where to dispose a lithium-ion battery.
Real Time Clock Battery
In order to maintain certain system information while the power
is off, the motherboard contains a small built-in battery pack that
constantly supplies power to the system.
If the computer is left without a power source for long periods of
time, this battery can be exhausted and system information can
be lost. This will not affect any of your data stored on the com-
puter’s hard drive, but rather the settings in the BIOS that tell the
computer how to operate. It is recommended, therefore, that if
you plan to store the computer for a long time you periodically
attach the battery packs, plug in the computer to an external
power source and allow the battery to recharge.
If you receive a BIOS error when booting the system for the
first time after removing it from prolonged storage, it probably
means that the battery’s level got too low and the BIOS settings
were lost. Enter the BIOS and choose to restore the settings to
default. If this does not correct the error, contact your dealer or
visit TabletKiosk’s website at www.tabletkiosk.com and submit a
support request to obtain proper BIOS settings.
Storing a Battery
When storing your computer for an extended period of time, it
is recommended that you remove the battery packs and store
them in a dry, cool location.
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For optimal longevity of the battery packs, it is important to
periodically charge them in order to keep their electrons mov-
ing. Even charging the batteries for ten to fifteen minutes every
60 - 90 days should be sufficient to keep the batteries in good
condition.
Since a battery will slowly discharge during prolonged storage,
you should fully charge it before using it again.
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Chapter 04
Using Your Sahara Slate PC with
Microsoft® Windows® 7
Tablet PCs are nothing new to Microsoft. Since Windows® XP
Tablet PC Edition, Windows has supported pen based comput-
ing. A few years later, Windows Vista™ added support for touch
while considerably improving pen interaction.
As laudable an effort as those two operating systems were for
supporting tablet based computing, Microsoft upped the ante
with the release of Windows® 7.
This chapter contains tips and details to help you get the most
from your Sahara Slate PC when using Microsoft® Windows 7.
Navigating in Windows® 7 on a Tablet PC
Typically, when working on a Tablet PC, you use a stylus pen or
your fingers instead of a mouse and keyboard to interact directly
with objects on your screen. You can open, move, edit and
delete items — such as icons, files, windows and more — with
easy-to-use basic functions similar to those performed with a
mouse.
Stylus Pen/Finger Action Equivalent Mouse Action
Point (pen only) Move Mouse
Tap Click
Double-tap Double-click
Press and hold Right-click
Drag Drag
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When using the stylus pen, hold it as if you were writing with a
standard pen. When using a Sahara Slate PC model that includes
a digitizer, simply moving the tip of the stylus a few millimeters
above the screen will automatically activate the panel. Without
touching the screen, move the stylus around and watch how the
pointer (shaped like a diamond instead of a traditional mouse
arrow) follows the pen just as if you were moving a mouse.
When you want to select or activate something, simply tap on
it. This is the same as clicking the left mouse button. When you
are using the system in digitizer mode, feel free to rest your hand
on the screen as it will only react to the pen. Be aware, however,
if you raise the tip of the pen too far from the screen, it will
automatically revert to touch screen mode and the pointer may
react to the presence of your resting hand.
When using a stylus or your finger in touch screen mode, instead
of sliding the pen or your finger around the screen to move the
pointer, simply tap on with what you want to interact. Sliding
the pen while lightly touching the tip to the screen will move
the on-screen pointer around as if you were using a mouse and
holding down the left mouse button. In other words, you would
be performing what is known as a drag operation.
To perform a right mouse click in both digitizer and touch screen
mode, press and hold on the screen until you see a circle draw
around the tip of your pen or finger, then release to perform the
actual click.
NOTE FOR CAPACITIVE TOUCH SCREEN USERS: Additionally, to
perform a right mouse click, you can tap on an object (desktop, icon,
etc.) with one finger to select it and then, with you finger still on the
screen, tap with a second finger to perform the right-click.
Also, remember that since the touch screen is, by name, sensitive
to touch, resting your hand on the screen while navigating with
your fingers, or when using a stylus, might make the pointer
react unpredictably.
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Selecting Multiple Items
Windows® 7 is well aware of how you manipulate items on your
computer with a mouse and how selecting multiple items, for
such actions as moving or copying, might be a bit more chal-
lenging when using a stylus pen or you fingers. That is why
Windows® 7 adds a selection check box in the upper left corner
of icons and in the far left column of list views.
In digitizer mode, hover over
an icon on your desktop or in
a Windows Explorer windows
and you will see this check box
appear. Tap on it to place a
check mark in the box. Hover
over another icon and, when it
appears, tap in its check box.
In touch screen mode, tap
an icon to highlight it. The
selection check box should
appear. Tap in it to add it to the
selection.
Now, press and hold either icon
and start dragging and you
should notice that both icons move together.
This multiple selection feature works with other types of opera-
tions such as cutting, copying and pasting. It also works with
editing flicks (see the section Editing Flicks a little later in this
chapter).
Capacitive Touch Screen Calibration
Often times, out of the box, you will find that the touch screen
on your Sahara Slate PC work just fine. Over time you may find
that the accuracy of either the touch screen or digitizer may
begin to fade. When this happens, it is time to calibrate your
screen.
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In order to calibrate the capacitive touch screen:
1. Tap on “START J Control
Panels J Hardware and
Sound J Tablet PC Settings”
2. From the “Display” tab, tap
on the “Calibrate...” button.
3. If your Sahara Slate PC
only has a capacitive touch
screen, you should see
the Calibration screen.
If you have a dual mode
digitizer+capacitive touch
screen, you will be present-
ed with a dialog box that
asks you whether you want to
calibrate for pen or touch. Tap
the touch button and the touch
calibration screen will appear.
DUAL MODE SCREEN NOTE: To
calibrate the touch screen you must
use either your finger or a stylus
meant for use on a capacitive touch screen. If you attempt to use the
digitizer stylus to calibrate the touch screen, you will be presented
with an error message.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to calibrate your screen.
Tap in the center of each of the crosshairs that appear and
then choose to save or discard the calibration data depend-
ing on whether you are satisfied that you accurately touched
the center of each crosshair.
Enabling, Disabling and Adjusting Touch Screen Features
The “Touch” and “Panning” tabs in the “Pen and Touch” control
panel are where the settings that control the touch interface
reside. To get there, tap on “START J Control Panel J Hardware
and Sound J Pen and Touch J Change touch input settings”.
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Enabling and Disabling Touch Input
To disable touch input in Windows,
uncheck “Use your finger as an
input device”. Click the “Apply” but-
ton and the touch screen will not
longer accept any input. Make sure
you have a mouse and/or keyboard
available to attach to the system
if your Sahara Slate PC doesn’t
have a digitizer panel or you will
not be able to control Windows.
Re-check the box and click “Apply”
to re-enable touch input.
Touch Action: Double Tap Settings
To adjust how fast and how far apart
your fingers can be to perform
double tap enabled actions, tap on
the “Settings” button to open the
“Double Tap Settings” control panel.
If you find it is too difficult to
perform a double-tap action, adjust
the Speed control slider toward
“Slow” and the Spatial control slider
toward “Large”.
The first time you
calibrate your
screen you will have
to tap on 16 target
points. Afterward
you will only have 4
target points.
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If you find you are often double-tapping when you don’t mean
to, adjust the Speed slider toward “Fast” and the Spatial slider
toward “Small”.
Double-tap on the picture of the door to test your new settings.
Adjust the sliders until you can comfortably open and close
the door.
Using the Touch Pointer
Because touch screens do not af-
ford the same pointing abilities as a
mouse or digitizer pen, performing
certain mouse related functions are
not always possible (i.e. hovering
over a link on a web page). This
feature in Windows® 7 essentially
removes this limitation.
When enabled, by checking the
box “Show the touch pointer when
I’m interacting with item on the
screen”, a graphical representation
of a mouse will appear near the
on-screen pointer (now a standard
arrow icon) when you tap somewhere
on the screen.
While the mouse is visible, tapping
on the left or right mouse button will
perform the equivalent action the same
as if you clicked with a real mouse.
Tapping on the mouse and sliding your
finger around the screen will move the
pointer just the same as if you were
moving a real mouse.
TIP: When using the Touch Pointer to move the pointer arrow around
screen, remember to watch the arrow icon for positioning and not the
mouse image or your finger.
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The “Advanced Options...” button
opens a panel that allows the
positioning (relative to the
pointer arrow), appearance and
velocity behavior of the Touch
Pointer to be adjusted.
Panning Gesture Settings
Windows allows you to move—
or pan—around in a document
or window simply by placing two
fingers on the screen and then
sliding them around. This is the most prevalent and often used
touch gesture in Windows® 7.
Disable Single Finger Panning
Because sliding a single finger
around on the screen is also used
to select text and objects, you
might find it less confusing to
only allow panning by using two
fingers.
To disable panning with a single
finger, uncheck the box “Turn on
Single Finger Panning”. Simply
check it again to re-enable single
finger panning.
NOTE: In order to pan left and
right with a single finger, you
must first pan a short distance up or down to enable single finger
panning left and right. This helps prevent accidental selecting and
dragging of text or objects around the screen.
Inertia
Inertia is a property of physics that allows for the continuation
of movement by an object in motion after the force that propels
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the object ceases to exert its affect. Windows inertia functions
the same way and can be controlled or even disabled altogether.
Unchecking the box “Enable inertia after a pan gesture” will
disable inertia altogether and only allow panning within a docu-
ment or window to occur while your finger is in contact with the
screen and in motion. When the box is checked, a document or
window will continue panning even after you remove your finger
from the screen.
Inertia allows for more efficient panning within a very long or
wide document. How far inertia will continue to scroll the page
depends on how far and fast your finger moved.
TIP: The faster you drag your finger(s), the faster and farther your page
will pan or scroll.
To allow a document to continue scrolling longer or faster after
removing your finger from the screen, adjust the Inertia Settings
slider toward “More”. For shorter and slower panning after
removing your finger from the screen, adjust the slider towards
“Less”.
To help identify when you have reached as far in a particular
direction as you can pan, the document window will bounce
back as if running into a wall. To turn off this animated visual
cue, simply uncheck the box “Enable boundary feedback for pan
gestures”.
Resistive Touch Screen Calibration
The PenMount Control Panel (accessible via a short-cut on the
desktop) allows you calibrate your resistive touch screen, test the
calibration data, and then adjust the way your screen processes
positional input at the outer edges for maximum usability.
The control panel’s interface is comprised of three main tabs.
The “Device” tab hold the procedures and settings you’ll use
to configure and calibrate your touch screen, the “Tools” tab is
where you can test your screen’s calibration accuracy.
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Calibrating the Resistive Touch Screen
If the pointer isn’t properly following the touch of your stylus or
finger, you might need to calibrate the touch screen.
1. Open the PenMount control panel and, in the “Device” tab,
tap on the “PenMount 6000 USB” icon and then tap “Config-
ure”. Alternatively, just double-tap on the “PenMount 6000
USB” icon.
2. Tap on the “Calibrate” tab and then tap on either the
“Standard Calibration” or the “Advanced Calibration” button.
Most of the time, a Standard Calibration should be sufficient
to perform an accurate calibration.
NOTE: If you find the “Standard Calibration” to be too imprecise, the
“Advanced Calibration” mode offers 9, 16 or 25 points for calibrating.
We suggest starting at 9 points. For both modes, it is highly recom-
mended that you use the stylus, rather than your finger, to produce to
most accurate results.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions by pressing and holding
on each red square that appears until you are told to lift to
proceed. To quit this routine without saving the data, hit
on your keyboard if you have one connected, or simply wait
a few moments without touching the screen and the test
will time out.
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4. When the calibration is complete, you can test the screen
accuracy by either tapping around the screen, or using the
“Draw” test in the “Tools” tab in the main window of the
PenMount Control Panel.
If you check the Plot Calibration Data option in the “Advanced
Calibration” mode, a linearity comparison graph will be dis-
played after the “Advanced Calibration” is complete. The black
lines reflect the ideal linearity assumed by the PenMount control
panel, while the blue lines represent the approximate linearity
calculated by the calibration.
There may be circumstances where you don’t want the calibra-
tion data to be stored in the controller. Perhaps you are only run-
ning a test, or you want the pre-calibrated state to be restored
when you restart the system. In these cases, checking Turn off
EEPROM storage will disable the write-in of calibration data.
Draw Test
Tap on the “Draw” button in the
“Tools” tab to test the accuracy
of your screen’s calibration by
drawing on it. Using the “Menu”
button in the upper left corner
of the test window, you can hide
or show a visual grid, display the
point coordinates of where you
touch the screen—and if a mouse
button press occurs— plus clear
the screen to start over, and lastly
exit the Draw Test.
Touch each of the red
squares that appear on-
screen to calibrate the
touch screen. Remember
to hold your finger or
stylus down on the
square until it tells you
to release.
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Edge Compensation
The edge compensation
sliders are used to adjust
your ability to reach the
extreme outer edges of the
screen. The four sliders in this
tab affect each of the four
corresponding edges of the
screen. Larger compensation
numbers will “stretch” reach-
able points on the screen
outward towards the extreme
edges, while smaller numbers
will pull back the points into
linearity.
If you are having difficulty tapping on objects near the very
outer edges of the screen, or when you tap near a screen edge
the pointer is out of alignment (skewed either towards or away
from the edges) try adjusting these controls to compensate.
Tapping on the “Draw” button will open the Drawing Test. Tap on the “Menu”
button during the test to display a grid overlay, display the point coordinates of
where the screen is touched, or to clear the screen so you can start over.
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Configuring and Calibrating the Digitizer
The Electromagnetic Active Digitizer by Wacom® is the highest
resolution input panel available on the Sahara Slate PC. In order
to switch to it, all you need to do is bring the tip of the stylus
pen to within about 10mm of the screen’s surface and it will
automatically activate. Move the stylus away and, if your system
also features a touch screen (either capacitive or resistive) it will
automatically switch back.
There are a few different control panels in Windows® 7 that
configure the way the digitizer functions. The Tablet PC Settings
control panel is where you specify your handedness and where
you can go to calibrate the digitizer. The Pen and Touch control
panel is where you can configure tap settings, pen flicks and
handwriting recognition. Finally, the Pen Tablet Properties con-
trol panel is where you customize the pen settings and behavior,
customize the pen pop-up menu, and also calibrate the digitizer.
All three control panels can be accessed by going to “START J
Control Panel J Hardware and Sound”.
Calibrating the Digitizer
There are two ways of getting to the calibration routine for the
digitizer:
1. In the Tablet PC Settings
control panel, tap on the
“Display” tab and then tap
on the “Calibrate...” button.
If your Sahara Slate PC only
has a digitizer panel the
digitizer calibration screen
will appear.
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DUAL MODE SCREEN NOTE:
If you have a dual mode
system that also has a touch
screen, a dialog box will ap-
pear that asks you whether
you want to calibrate for pen
or touch. Select “Pen Input”
and the digitizer calibration
screen will appear.
2. In the Pen Tablet
Properties control
panel, tap on the
“Calibrate” tab
and then tap on
the “Calibrate...”
button to open the
digitizer calibration
screen.
DUAL MODE SCREEN NOTE: To calibrate the touch screen you must
use either your finger or a stylus meant for use on a capacitive touch
screen. If you attempt to use the digitizer stylus to calibrate the touch
screen, you will be presented with an error message.
When the calibration screen appears, follow the on-screen
instructions by tapping in the center of each crosshair that
appears on screen. When you have finished, choose to save the
calibration data if you are satisfied with your results. If you think
you may have missed the center of some/one of the crosshairs,
click “Cancel” to abandon the calibration data and keep the
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current calibration settings, or tap “Try again” and repeat the
calibration.
Pen Actions
In the “Pen and Touch” control
panel on the “Pen Options”
tab is a table that lists the pen
actions and their equivalent
mouse actions, similar to the
table at the beginning of this
chapter. Below the table is a
“Settings...” button that will
allow you to adjust the way the
pen performs these actions (all
except single-tap which has no
settings options).
Double-tap
Adjusts how fast and how far
apart your pen taps can be on screen to perform double tap
enabled actions.
If you find it is too difficult to perform a double-tap action, adjust
the Speed control slider toward “Slow” and the Spatial control
slider toward “Large”.
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If you find you are often
double-tapping when you don’t
mean to, adjust the Speed slider
toward “Fast” and the Spatial
slider toward “Small”.
Double-tap on the picture
of the door to test your new
settings. You can continue
to adjust the sliders until you
feel comfortable opening and
closing the door.
Press and Hold
Enables and disables the abil-
ity to perform a right-click by
pressing on the screen and
holding. You can also adjust how
long you must keep your pen
pressed to the screen before the
circle appears and draws around
the tip of the stylus (Speed), and
how long you can keep the pen
pressed to the screen and still
perform the right-click when you
release (Duration).
Start Tablet PC Input Panel
Enables and disables the ability
to invoke (and subsequently
close) the Input Panels by
simply flicking your stylus
side-to-side, three times above
the screen. You can adjust how
long of a side-to-side motion
you must make with the
“Gesture setting” slider.
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Pen Configuration
Using the Pen Tablet Properties control panel, you can adjust:
How hard you must press the eraser and pen tip to adjust
the width of the lines they draw and erase (this is known as
pressure sensitivity)
What action
the pen but-
ton performs
(if your stylus
has only one
button, it is
programmed
with the lower
button on the
control panel)
How close
together you
must click
on screen to
perform a
double-click (same
as “Double-tap” setting in the “Pen and Touch” control
panel)
Whether or not your system alerts you each time you tap on
the screen with the stylus by making a clicking sound.
Pen Pop-up Menu
The pen pop-up menu is a handy
little feature where you can set up a
menu of keyboard commands and
program short-cuts that will appear
near the tip of your stylus when invoked.
NOTE: You can also set the digitizer to work in either pen (absolute
positioning coordinates) or mouse (relative positioning coordinates)
behavior mode, but we recommend leaving your digitizer in pen mode
as mouse mode can be a bit confusing for most people.
The Pen Tablet Properties control panel gives you access
to the stylus pen’s advanced functionality provided by
Wacom® digitizers.
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Adding a command to the menu
1. Tap on the “Add” drop
down menu and select
“Keystrokes...”
2. Tap on the “Add Special”
drop down to choose from
a predefined list, or use
either the on-screen or
a USB keyboard, to enter
your own custom combina-
tion (including modi-
fier keys). Tap the “OK”
button to accept the
keystroke combination.
3. Enter the name, as you
would like it to appear in
the pop-up menu, into
the “Name” field. Tap
the “OK” button to
add it to the pop-up
menu.
The “Add” dropdown menu
lets you select keystroke
commands or program
shortcuts to add to the Pen
Pop-up Menu. In order to
invoke it, remember to set
the pen button to “Pop-up
Menu”.
Enter a name for the keystroke short-cut as you
want it to appear in the Pen Pop-up Menu.
Choose a key combination from the menu
or enter your own from a keyboard.
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4. Repeat as many combina-
tions as you like and then
go to the “Pop-up Items”
field and drag them into the
order you would like them
to display in the menu.
Adding a Program Short-Cut to the menu
1. Tap on the “Add”
drop down menu and
select “Open/Run...”
2. Tap on the “Browse...”
button to open the
“Application to run”
dialog box and then
navigate to the appli-
cation you which to
add and double-tap
on it.
3. Enter the name, as
you would like it to
appear in the pop-up
menu, into the
“Name” field. Tap the
“OK” button to add it
to the pop-up menu.
4. Repeat for as many
short-cuts you want
to add and then go
to the “Pop-up Items”
field and drag them
into the order you
would like them to
display in the menu.
Tap the “Browse...” button to open the
“Application to Run” dialog box.
Navigate to the application you wish to add
and then double-tap on it.
Change the program’s name in the “Name” field to
whatever you’d like it to display as in the menu.
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Entering Text with the Tablet PC Input Panel
Complementing Microsoft’s Digital Inking handwriting recogni-
tion technology is a special application called the Tablet PC Input
Panel that accepts, and then converts handwriting into text, as
well as provides a compact and convenient on-screen keyboard.
Typically the Input Panel sits docked just off the left side of
your screen. Tap the edge of the panel to display the on-screen
writing pad and keyboard. These input tools allow you to enter
information directly into any application that accepts standard
keyboard inputs.
NOTE FOR DIGITIZER USERS: By default, when using an Active
Digitizer, the panel will be hidden until you bring the tip of the stylus
near the screen. The edge of the panel will sit, just visible, at the edge
of the screen. Hovering your pen over that edge of the Input Panel will
cause it to slide out a bit making it easier to activate.
When using an application which is pen aware (at this time, most
are) simply tapping where you would like to enter text will place
an I-beam cursor and display a tool tip icon of the Input Panel.
Tapping on this icon will open the Input Panel automatically.
_
By default, the Input panel sits
docked on the left side of the screen.
Hovering your pen over the edge of
the of the Input Panel will slide it out
a bit, making it easier to activate.
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Writing Pad Tooltip with the text insertion
I-beam cursor.
Keyboard Tooltip with text selected. The
tooltip that appears will be determined by
the current mode of the Input panel.
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NOTE FOR TOUCH SCREEN USERS: This also works with a touch
screen. Just tap where you would like to enter text and an icon of a
keyboard will appear. Tap on it to bring up the on-screen keyboard
and type in your text. You can also switch to the Writing Pad to
hand-write if you have a stylus, but fingers don’t typically work well
for inking.
If your Sahara Slate PC i500 doesn’t have an Active Digitizer, or
the Input Panel isn’t docked on the side of the screen and you
want to be able to display it:
1. Press and hold on a
blank space on the
Windows Taskbar
to call up a context
menu.
2. Tap on the top option entitled
“Toolbars” and then tap on “Tablet
PC Input Panel” option on the
panel that appears. This will place a
permanent button on the Taskbar
next to the System Tray that will
easily allow you to call up the
panels whenever you like.
Writing Pad
This pad allows you to enter text on a word-by-word or charac-
ter-by-character basis. You write on the lines inside the Writing
Pad just as you would write on a lined piece of notepaper. When
you reach the end of the line, the pad will expand automatically,
adding another line, so you can keep on writing without having
to stop. Windows will convert your handwriting into text on the
fly as you write, and then insert it in the appropriate location when
you tap the “Insert” button at the bottom right of the panel.
Tapping on this icon will open
the Input Panel.
Writing Pad in its default state. Has a line for writing and buttons on the right for editing.
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Tools Menu
To switch between word-
by-word and character-
by-character modes, tap
on the “Tools” drop down
menu on the Input Panel
Title bar. From the drop
down menu, choose the
mode you wish to use.
You can also use this menu to invoke Windows Handwriting
Personalizer, adjust where you want the input panels to appear
on the screen, undock the panel to move it anywhere on the
screen, or open the panels’ “Options” menu.
Character-by-Character Mode
This mode accepts input on a character-by-character basis and
is useful for entering information that requires a higher level of
precision, such as passwords, website URLs or e-mail addresses.
Help with Editing Handwritten Text
The Writing Pad, in both freestyle and character-by-character
mode, supports a number of pen gestures that allow for dynam-
ic editing and deleting of text as your are writing in the Input
Panel. The gesture help button is located on the title bar of the
After you have entered some text, the “Insert” button will appear on the
bottom of the panel that will allow you to place the text into your document.
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Input Panel just to the left of the “Close” button. Tapping on this
bar opens a panel with buttons that, when clicked on, illustrate
how to accomplish a particular editing action.
On-Screen Keyboard
Use it the same way that you would use a standard keyboard. By
tapping on its keys, you can enter letters, numbers and symbols
into documents and text fields, as well as perform specialized
functions and keyboard short cuts. This panel can be re sized,
increasing or decreasing the size of the individual keys. Windows
will always remember how you size the keyboard panel for the
next time you open it.
Input Panel Standard Keyboard. Can be resized to better support fingers or
the stylus pen. Buttons in the upper left corner of the panel switches between
on-screen keyboard and writing pad.
Input Panel Extended Keyboard adds eight function keys to the right side of
the panel. Extended Keyboard mode switch is located in the “Tools” menu.
The “Help” button in the title bar houses a panel containing additional buttons that
demonstrate how to perform the different editing gestures in the Writing Pad.
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Tools Menu
The Tools menu on the keyboard allows you to switch between
the standard and expanded keyboard modes, dock or float the
keyboard, and open the Input Panels’ “Options” menu. Addition-
ally, you can get more information about using the Input Panels
by tapping on the “Help topics” menu item.
Input Panel Options
The Options panel contains six tabs that house all of the configu-
ration options for controlling how the input panels work.
Opening
This tab contains the option
to open the Input Panels by
tapping or simply pointing
at the panel tab with the
digitizer stylus. It also has
options for where to show
the Input Panel’s tool tips
and tab, when to show and
whether to hide the Input
Panel and where to dock it.
A link at the bottom of this
tab will open a help window
that explains in detail about
moving and opening the
Input Panels.
Handwriting
This tab contains an option
for how thick you want the
ink to appear as you are writ-
ing on the panel. It also has
an option for how close you
must get to the right edge
of the Writing Pad before an
additional line will appear.
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Ink to text conversion
This tab has options for
adjusting when the Input
Panel will automatically
convert your handwriting to
text as you are writing. The
“Distance from Ink” slider
determines how far away
your stylus must move from
the text you are writing
before converting the text,
while the “Length of pause”
slider adjusts how long it
waits, after moving your
stylus away from the text,
before converting it.
If you find that the panel waits too long to convert your text,
or conversely is converting your text while you are still in the
middle of writing a word, these two sliders in conjunction will
improve your handwriting experience.
Insertion
This tab lets you decide
whether to display the Input
Panel’s “Insert” button on
the left or right side of the
bottom of the panel as well
as whether to insert the text
when you simply point at the
button (i.e. mouse over) or
have to tap on it.
Additionally, you can choose
to have your text inserted
all at once, or letter by letter
determined by a specific
pause duration.
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Text Completion
This tab allows you to turn off and on AutoComplete and Predic-
tive text options. These options work much the same way as
they do on smartphones.
Advanced
This tab lets you change
the Password security level,
altering the way the Tablet
PC Input Panel and the
on-screen keyboard displays
text and key presses when
inputting passwords. For
added security you can
choose to hide the input as
you write or type.
You can also choose to use
Action gestures as they are
used on common handheld
computers or gestures from
the Simplified Chinese (PRC)
standard, GB/T 18790-2002.
If, after experimenting with
any of the panel’s settings, you would like to return the Input
Panel to its default configuration, just tap the “Restore” button
located near the bottom of the “Advanced” tab.
Improving Handwriting Recognition
Windows® 7 includes several utilities designed to improve upon
its default handwriting recognition accuracy. To begin training
Windows to better recognize and translate your handwriting,
from the Input Panel, tap on “Tools J Personalize Handwrit-
ing Recognition” to open the “Handwriting Personalization”
application.
Password Security settings allow you to hide
your input on the writing pad and the on-
screen keyboard while typing in passwords.
The “Restore” button returns the Input Panel
to its default settings.
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NOTE: You can also access the Handwriting Personalization application
from the START Menu under “All Programs J Accessories J Tablet PC”.
There are two different training utilities:
Target specific recognition errors does spot training on letters
and numbers that usually account for the most common transla-
tion errors. Choose this training if for the most part Windows is
correctly recognizing your handwriting with the exception of a
few different characters.
Teach the recognizer your handwriting style is a total hand-
writing training session. You will be presented with a series
of sentences to write that will cover all letters, numbers and
symbols. This thorough training is more time consuming and
only necessary if you find Windows’s ability to translate your
handwriting to be poor.
Automatic Learning
Another feature Windows® 7 offers to improve handwriting
recognition is handwriting personalization through “Auto-
Links at the bottom of this panel are short-cuts to performing some other
handwriting optimation tasks. You can also learn more about handwriting
recognition personalization by tapping on the bottom most link.
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matic Learning”. This enables
Windows to learn your
handwriting on the fly as you
write. This feature is enabled
by default, so if you are the
primary user of your Tablet PC
you don’t have to do anything
to enable it.
If your Sahara Slate PC is going
to be used by many different
people, you may want to
disable this feature and delete
any user specific handwriting
personalization data in order
for Windows to recognize the
widest variety of handwriting.
To disable Automatic Learning go to “START J Control Panel J
Hardware and Sound J Pen and Touch”. Tap on the “Handwrit-
ing” Tab and choose “Don’t use automatic learning, and delete
any previously collected data”.
Handedness
Lastly, telling Windows which
hand you write with will also
improve handwriting recogni-
tion, as well as adjust where
pop-up menus and tool tips
appear. To tell Windows your
handedness, tap on “START J
Control Panels J Hardware
and Sound J Tablet PC Set-
tings” and then on the “Other”
tab, select whether you are
right or left handed.
You can disable automatic learning if more
than one person will regularly use the
Tablet PC in order to keep Windows generic
handwriting recognition settings.
Informing Windows of your handedness
also improves handwriting recognition.
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Using Gestures to Improve Productivity
When using Windows® 7 on a standard laptop or desktop PC,
many people take advantage of added efficiency provided
by keyboard short-cuts. Tablet PC users have another way to
improve efficiency while working by using Windows® 7 built-in
screen gestures to open applications, close applications, move
data between applications, and navigate within applications.
Windows has two different types of gestures depending on the
type of input screen used: pen gestures and touch gestures.
Pen Gestures
In the world of pen computing, a gesture is a quick movement
of the pen that invokes specific short-cut actions normally
completed by the press of a key on a keyboard. For example, you
can enter a space, you can delete text and you can enter a line
return. These actions are accomplished in the Input Panel.
At the top on the input panel, just to the left of the close button,
is a button that shows how to accomplish a series of gestures.
Tap on an individual gesture to display a short movie that
demonstrates how to perform the gesture.
Another series of gestures you can invoke with a pen are known
as “flicks”. There are two categories of flicks, navigational flicks
and editing flicks and are used independently of the input panel
anywhere in Windows.
Navigational Flicks
There are four default navigational pen flicks in Windows® 7:
Flick Direction Action Performed
Up Page Up
Right Back
Down Page Down
Left Forward
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Editing Flicks
In addition to the above flicks, there are four default edit flicks:
Flick Direction Action Performed
Up Right Copy
Down Right Paste
Down Left Undo
Up Left Delete
Four navigational flicks are enabled by default in Windows® 7.
The four edit flicks will need to be turned on if you want to utilize
them. The do this:
1. Tap on “START J Control Panels J Hardware and Sound J
Pen and Touch” to open the Pen and Touch control panel.
2. From within the Pen and Touch control panel, tap on the
“Flicks” tab.
The four default navigational flicks are
enabled in Windows® 7 by default.
Editing flicks must be enabled in order to
customize pen flicks.
The four editing flicks can be enabled
using the option box in the Pen and Touch
Control Panel. Tap the “Customized...”
button to edit their actions.
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3. At the top of the tab there is a check box that should be
selected called “Use flicks to perform common actions
quickly and easily”. Below it are two option boxes, select
“Navigational flicks and editing flicks” to enable both types
of flicks.
NOTE: To disable flicks altogether, uncheck the top check box “Use
flicks to perform common actions...”
You’ll know you have successfully invoked a pen flick as the
name and icon representing the flick will fade in briefly on your
screen where you actually performed the pen flick gesture.
Customizing Pen Flicks
If you would like to assign
different actions to any of
the eight (8) flick directions,
you can do so by tapping
on the “Customize...”
button in the “Flicks” tab of
the “Pen and Touch” control
panel. In order to gain
access to the “Customize...”
button, both navigational
and editing flicks must
be enabled. If you do not
want to have all eight flick
directions enabled, you
can choose to disable
whichever ones you like in
the customize panel.
In the customize panel, you
can modify the action of
any flick direction either
by choosing a predefined
action—of which there are
19—in a flick direction’s drop
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down menu or by creating your own custom action. To create a
custom action:
1. Choose “(add)” from the
specific direction’s drop
down menu.
2. At the bottom of the
panel are two fields that
should now be active.
Tap in the top field
labeled “Name:”. Enter
the name you would
like for the action you
are about to create by
tapping on the keyboard
tool tip that appears.
This is the name that will
display in the drop down
menu and as a tool tip
when you invoke the
flick action.
3. Either tap on the “Tab” key in the on-screen keyboard or tap
on the “Keys:” field to switch focus to it and then enter your
desired keyboard key combination for the action you want
to create. For example, tap on the [Windows] modifier key
and then the [E] key to open the Windows Explorer.
4. Tap the “Save” button to save your custom flick action.
When you are done customizing all of your flicks, tap on the
“OK” button at the bottom of the panel to return to the “Pen
and Touch” control panel and then tap on the “Apply” button to
activate and test your flicks.
Touch Gestures
As the name implies, touch gestures are meant to be used when
navigating on a touch screen. Windows Touch enables several
gestures that support both single and multi-touch contacts.
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Standard Windows multi-touch gestures only support capacitive
touch screens.
Enabling and Disabling Multi-Touch Gestures
Many of the most useful
gestures built into Windows®
7 require two finger touch. To
disable these behaviors, simply
uncheck the box “Enable multi-
touch gestures and inking”.
Panning with (or without) Inertia
Panning is similar to scrolling
up/down or left/right on a page
with a mouse, except it is easier
and more natural. You can use
either one or two fingers to pan
up or down, but you must use
two fingers to pan left and right.
Simply place your finger tip or stylus on the page and move your
finger in the direction you want to page to pan. To pan rapidly in
a particular direction, swipe your finger and remove it from the
screen.
Selecting / Dragging
This is similar to dragging with a mouse to select elements such
as text. Using one finger, drag to the left or right over the objects
or text you wish to select.
Zooming
Using two fingers, place them on the screen and then pinch
them together to zoom out for a larger view, or spread them
apart to zoom in for a closer view.
Rotating
Place two fingers on the screen and then rotate them clockwise
or counter clockwise to rotate an object such as a photo or PDF
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document. Alternately, you can place two fingers on the screen
and then rotate one finger around the other in either a clockwise
or counter clockwise direction.
Two Finger Tap
Tap two fingers on the screen around where your intended
target is the midpoint in order to zoom into that area to perform
actions on small objects such as tapping on a text link in a web
page.
Flicking
Flicking is a quick horizontal or vertical swipe to scroll up and
down or page forward or backward. To scroll down a web page,
for example, flick up on the page with one finger. To page
forward or backward, swipe to the left or right.
Programming the Function Buttons
Your Sahara Slate PC has
three or four user-program-
mable function buttons
located on the right side
of the system, depend-
ing upon your system’s
configuration. You can use
the “Tablet Button” control
applet, located in the
system tray, to reprogram
the buttons to activate a
different pre-programmed
task, or to launch an ap-
plication of your choice.
To launch an application, tap on the tools icon of the appropriate
function button you wish to program and then tap the “Open...”
button to select the application. If the tools icon is not selected,
the application listed in the text window will be ignored.
The first function button (R1) toggles the touch
screen on and off.
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Connecting to the Internet
Your Sahara Slate PC allows you to connect to the Internet in
different ways. The ways vary depending on the user’s network-
ing environment as well as personal preference and available
equipment. This section outlines two of the most common ways:
1. Using a wired LAN (Local Area Network)
2. Using a wireless LAN
Using a Wired LAN
To connect to the Internet via a wired LAN environment, typi-
cally an Ethernet port or a broadband modem must be within
the reach of the networking cable you are using.
1. Connect an Ethernet networking cable into the LAN port of
your Sahara Slate PC and then connect the other end into
your broadband modem or the appropriate LAN port as
instructed by your network administrator.
2. If your network or Internet Service Provider (ISP) uses a
Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) server (as many do)
you should find that you can already connect to the internet.
If not, continue to the next step.
3. Tap on START J Control Panel and then tap on “View
network status and tasks” under the “Network and Internet”
category.
4. Under “View your active networks” in the window, look
for “Access type Connections” and make sure that the
“Local Area Connection” is visible. If not, recheck that your
networking cable is properly connected, or contact your
network administrator.
5. Tap on the “Local Area Connection” link and then tap on
the “Properties” button from the “Local Area Connection
Properties” window that appears. If Windows asks you for
permission to continue, tap on the “Continue” button.
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6. On the Networking Tab,
you’ll see a list box called
“This connection uses the
following items:” Select
“Internet Protocol Version
4 (TCP/IPv4)”, and tap
the “Properties” button
to open the “Internet
Protocol Version 4 (TCP/
IPv4) Properties” window.
Locate the connection type called
“Local Area Connection” and tap
on it to open its status panel.
Tap on the “Properties” button to
open the Local Area Connection
Properties panel.
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7. If DHCP is used on your
network, tap “Obtain an
IP address automatically”
and “Obtain DNS server
address automatically”.
Otherwise, enter the
correct IP and DNS server
addresses by selecting the
two options that begin
with “Use the following…”
If you are unsure of which
option to use, contact
your network adminis-
trator or your Internet
Service Provider (ISP).
8. After entering the correct information in the “Internet
Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties” window, tap “OK” to accept
your changes and close the window.
9. Repeat steps 5 through 7 selecting “Internet Protocol Ver-
sion 6 (TCP/IPv6) this time if your network supports it.
10. If you need to specify additional DNS servers, WINS servers
or gateways, tap on the “Advanced...” button to open the
“Advanced TCP/IP Settings” panel.
11. Tap “OK” in the “Local Area Connection Properties” window
to finish and accept the changes.
Using Both DHCP and a Static IP Address
If you are using alternating networks with either DHCP or static
IP addressing, you can use alternative settings that will enable
simultaneous configurations of both DHCP and a static IP. This
will allow you to connect to both of the networks without having
to reconfigure each time you want to switch.
1. Follow steps 1 through 7 above when using a wired LAN
connection.
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2. Tap on the “Alternate Con-
figuration” tab and select
the “User configured”
option. Enter the correct
values in the appropriate
fields. If you are unsure of
which values or options to
use, contact your network
administrator or the
technical support line of
your ISP.
3. When you have completed
the entire configuration,
tap “OK” to accept the
settings and close the panel.
Using a Wireless LAN
The WiFi wireless network adapter built into your Sahara Slate
PC i500 is compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n wireless networks, and
therefore can connect to wireless routers or access points that
support any of these standards.
1. Turn on the WiFi transmitter using the toggle switch on
the top of your tablet.
2. In the System Tray on the Windows Task bar find the wireless
networking connection icon ( ) and tap on it to bring up
the Wireless Network Connection list.
3. From the list that appears, choose
the network you wish to connect to
and tap the “Connect” button. If no
wireless networks appear after a few
moments, tap on “Refresh” icon above
the network list on the right side of the
panel.
NOTE: If you want to connect to this network
automatically whenever Windows detects
it, make sure the “Connect Automatically”
check box has a check in it.
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4. If the wireless network
you are attempting to
connect to is security-
enabled, you will see a
dialog box requesting
a network security key.
Enter the proper key
and then tap “OK”.
Most failures to connect to a wireless network occur because
the network security key has been improperly entered. Be very
careful when entering this security key. If you do not know the
correct security key to enter, or still can’t connect after entering
the security key properly, contact your network administrator or
the technical support line of your ISP.
Bluetooth® Wireless Connectivity
Bluetooth® is a short-range wireless technology you can use to
transfer data between your Sahara Slate PC and other wireless
devices that use Bluetooth, such as wireless keyboards and mice,
cell phones, PDAs and even printers. Bluetooth-enabled devices
can communicate with each other, without cables, up to a
distance of approximately 10 meters (or about 30 feet).
NOTE: The wireless range can be shortened from interference caused
by other wireless devices and/or by walls made of dense building
materials.
To connect to a Bluetooth® enabled device:
1. Turn on the Bluetooth transmitter using the toggle switch
on the top of your tablet.
2. If the Bluetooth Assistant is running, simply turn on your
Bluetooth device and place it into Discoverable mode (see
your Bluetooth’s device’s instruction manual for information
on how to do this). After a few moments, the Bluetooth
Wizard should start up. Skip to step 4.
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3. If the Bluetooth Assistant is not running, tap on “START J All
Programs J Bluetooth J Add New Connection”. Make sure
your Bluetooth device is powered on and in Discoverable
mode.
4. The Bluetooth
Wizard will search
out all Bluetooth
devices within
range that are set
to be discoverable.
If there is only one
device found, it will
automatically begin
the pairing process.
If there is more than
one discoverable
device found, it will
open a window prompting you to choose which device you
would like to pair with your Tablet PC.
5. If the device you are pairing requires a security code to
be entered, a window will open asking you to enter the
requested PIN.
If a device is found that
requires authentication,
a dialog box will open
prompting you to enter a
security key.
Enter the code shown on
your device to complete the
pairing procedure.
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6. The Wizard should com-
plete the pairing process
and inform you that your
device is now paired and
available. You will then be
returned to the Bluetooth
Settings panel where your
Bluetooth device will be
listed in the window.
7. If there were addi-
tional Bluetooth devices
discovered by the Wizard,
it should pop a new window asking if you would like to pair
the additional devices. If the wizard does not appear, tap on
the “New Connection” button to begin pairing your remain-
ing devices.
8. If your additional devices are not found, simply place the
target Bluetooth device into pairing mode again and start
the process over. As pairing mode broadcasts an active
signal, it draws additional power and therefore is set to last
only a short duration of time to conserve battery life.
Your device(s) should now be connected to your tablet and
available for use. If successful, the Bluetooth device(s) will be
listed in the Bluetooth Settings window and a Bluetooth logo in
the System Tray will be present with a green “B”.
Red icon means
Bluetooth transmitter
is off.
White icon means
Bluetooth transmitter
is on but no device(s)
connected.
Green icon means
Bluetooth transmitter
is on and device(s)
connected.
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If you have trouble connecting to your Bluetooth device, make
sure you completed the above steps in the time period that
your device is in pairing mode. If your device exits pairing mode
before you can connect, re-enable it and, depending on the
state of the connection process, redo any applicable steps.
If you are certain that
you completed the
above steps while your
Bluetooth device was
in pairing mode and
still can not connect
successfully, you may
need to manually set
the proper Bluetooth
connection param-
eters. To do this, simply
restart the Connection
Wizard by tapping on
the “New Connection” button, and when the Bluetooth Wizard
starts select the “Custom Mode” option before continuing.
Intel® Graphics and Media Control Panel
Using the Intel® Graphics and Media Control Panel, you can en-
able multi-monitor support, adjust color and brightness settings
of your display(s), monitor resolution, color depth, rotation and
more.
To launch the control panel, press and hold
on an empty part of your desktop and then
tap on “Graphics Properties...” from the
pop-up menu that appears. Alternatively,
you can tap on the control panel’s icon
in the System Tray and select “Graphics
Properties...” from the pop-up menu that
appears.
You can tap on the Intel
Graphics icon to open
the control panel.
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The first time you
launch the control
panel, you will be
presented with
a screen asking
you to choose the
mode you wish to
use. Typically, Basic
Mode or Wizard
Mode are sufficient
to accomplish most
tasks. If you do not
wish to see this
screen again, tap on the “Do not show this dialog again.” check
box. You can easily switch modes inside the control panel by
using the mode drop down menu.
Setting Up Your Display(s) Using Wizard Mode
The wizard mode will walk you through a short series of ques-
tions that will allow it to configure your display based upon your
answers.
1. Enter the display
mode you would
to use. If you
do not have an
external monitor
or projector
attached to the
system you will
only have the
option of using
“Single Display”
mode.
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2. Choose which
display should
be the primary
display (where
the Windows
taskbar and
desktop icons
will reside and
where programs
will initially
open). If you
do not have an
external monitor attached to the system, you will only be
able to select “Built-in Display”.
3. Answer “Yes” to accept
the settings you just
made and continue, or
“No” to choose another
monitor to act as the
Primary Display. If you choose to accept the settings, your
display will go dark for a moment and then your display
choices should appear.
4. Select the
resolution and
refresh rate
you would like
to use for each
monitor. Only
compatible
options should
display in the
two drop down
menus.
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If you do not see a resolution or refresh setting you would
like to use, it is probably because your display device is not
communicating that option to the Tablet PC and therefore
may not be a compatible option via the DisplayPort or
display converter you are using. If you are certain your
monitor will display a resolution that is not appearing in
the drop down menu, you will need to switch to “Advanced
Mode” and go to Display J Custom Resolutions to create
that setting.
NOTE: If you are connected to a monitor that requires a Dual-Link
DVI connection and does not feature an internal scaler, you will likely
only be able to choose the native 2560x1600 resolution or one that is
one-half and/or one-quarter of the native display. This is a limitation of
the monitor, not of the Tablet PC or the DisplayPort.
5. You should now see a completion screen verifying if
everything is working the way you intended. If so, tap on
the “Close” button, if not, tap on “Start Over” to run through
this wizard again, or “Control Panel” to make the appropriate
settings manually.
Setting Up Your Display(s) Manually
The Basic Mode will allow you to make all of the appropriate set-
tings manually. Advanced Mode allows to save custom profiles
and create custom resolution settings.
Tap on the help icon ( ) at the bottom of each panel to
display tool tips that will explain what each setting does.
Changing Display Properties
Display J General Settings is where you can set your display
resolution, color depth, refresh rate, default screen rotation and
scaling mode. “Scale Full Screen” will scale up the Windows
desktop to fill the monitor screen if the resolution of the monitor
is set higher than the resolution of the Primary display. “Center
Image” will center the desktop, without scaling, on the screen
surrounded by a black border.
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NOTE: If you are connected to a display that requires a Dual-Link DVI
connection and does not feature an internal scaler, you should not
choose to create a custom resolution that is unsupported by your
monitor as it could possibly damage it.
Enabling Multiple Monitor Support
To enable multiple
displays, be sure to
have your external
monitor connected
and then tap on
Display J Multiple
Displays and select
your desired operat-
ing mode: “Single
Display” uses only
one monitor, “Clone
Display” will show
the same desktop
view on both
monitors, or “Extended Desktop” to use both monitors as one
big desktop space.
General Settings allows
you to change your
display’s properties. Use
the Display drop down
to choose the display
that you wish to change
settings.
Also, you must be in
Advanced Mode to see the
Custom Resolutions option
under the Display Section.
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After you have chosen your operating mode, select which moni-
tor will be the Primary display and which will be the Secondary
display. The Primary display will control the resolution of the
Windows desktop, house the Windows Taskbar and be the only
monitor active when operating in “Single Display” mode.
Enhancing the Display
Display J Color En-
hancement is where
you can adjust the
Brightness, Contrast,
Gamma (mid-level
brightness only), Hue
and Saturation of the
display(s).
Custom Resolutions
(Advance Mode only)
Display J Custom
Resolutions is where
you can create
settings to support
resolutions you
know your monitor
can display but that
is not being commu-
nicated to the Tablet
PC by the monitor.
When you enter this
section you will be
presented with a
dialog box warning
you that creating a
setting that forces
the system’s chipset
to display an image
it was not intended
to display may cause
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damage to the Tablet PC’s graphics accelerator and is therefore
not supported.
IMPORTANT: If the settings on this panel are not familiar to you, we
recommend not creating a custom setting to prevent damaging the
graphics chipset or your display.
3D Performance
The 3D Performance section is where you can adjust the 3D
settings for better 3D performance (higher frame rates) or better
display quality (less screen tearing and better image smoothing).
You can simply use the performance slider at the top of the
panel to decide which way is more important to you, or you can
choose to manually adjust each different setting.
Media
The Media section is where you can adjust how video looks
when played back on your screen independently of the Win-
dows desktop settings. You can use these settings if a movie you
are watching looks too dark, for example.
Power
The Power section allows you to adjust how the graphics acceler-
ator in your Sahara Slate PC will perform when plugged into and
external power source or running on battery power. Use these
settings to decide whether to favor maximum performance or
longer battery life.
Hot Keys
Options and Support J Hot Key Manager will allow you to
enable and disable keyboard short-cuts for opening this control
panel, rotating the screen, scaling the display, and enabling/
disabling the display(s). Using keyboard short-cuts are much
quicker than having to open the control panel by tapping on the
desktop, opening the panel, navigating to the proper section,
etc. in order to make a commonly used settings adjustment.
TIP: Map these keyboard short-cuts to a pen/touch gesture to enable
changes with a simple flick of the pen or your finger.
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System and Display Information
Options and Support J System Information will give you an
overview of many important settings related to your system’s
CPU, memory, graphics accelerator, Windows and DirectX ver-
sions, built-in display and attached display.
Control Panel Preferences
Options and Support J Preferences allows you to control how
and where the Intel® Graphics and Media Control Panel alerts to
information regarding the graphics setting.
Getting More Help
Options and Support J Help and Support provides links to
the Intel website where you can obtain more information and
program updates.
Realtek HD Audio Manager
The Realtek HD Audio Manager is where you can control how
audio is recorded and played back on your Sahara Slate PC.
To enter this control panel go to “START J Control Panel J
Hardware and Sound” and scroll down to “Realtek HD Audio
Manager”.
Alternatively, you can go to the
System Tray and press and hold
on the Realtek HD Audio Man-
ager icon ( ) and tap on “Sound
Manager” from the pop-up menu
that appears. The advantage here
is that the pop-up menu contains
short-cuts to other audio related
controls in Windows 7, including
the Sound Control Panel (Audio
Devices & System Sound Settings),
the Windows Media Player, the
Volume Control and the Windows
Sound Recorder application.
The Realtek HD Audio manager
pop-up menu in the System
Tray also includes short-cuts
to the other Windows Sound
control panels.
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Adjusting Audio Playback
The Speakers tab is where you can control the way your Sahara
Slate PC plays back audio. Here you can adjust the system
volume level, set the default playback device (internal speaker
or headphones/external speakers), specify the type of speakers
attached to the system, set environmental presets for sound
effects, and specify the audio playback format.
Volume Level
The Main Volume section at the top of the Speakers tab has
controls for stereo balance (left and right), system volume
(affects overall volume levels of all playback sounds, use the
volume control panel to adjust individual sound sources), and
volume muting. The volume level applies to the default audio
playback device.
Set Default Playback Device
This drop down sets which audio playback device (internal
speakers, headphone/external speakers, connected USB audio
device) will output system audio.
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Speaker Configuration
This sub-tab allows you to choose what type of speaker configu-
ration is attached to your system. If you do not have any at-
tached audio devices, your configuration will default to “Stereo”
for the built-in speakers and be grayed out.
Press the play button next to the drop down menu to hear a
speaker test play. If you do not hear anything from your speak-
ers, check to make sure the volume level is turned up high
enough or not muted.
To encode surround sound audio as stereo sound for transfer
out of the analog out/headphone jack to a speaker system or
receiver capable of surround sound matrix decoding, place a
check in the “Virtual Surround” check box.
If you are playing back deep booming sound tracks that are causing
your externally connected speakers to distort, uncheck “Full-range
Speakers” to limit the output of lower frequency (deeper) sound.
Sound Effects
This sub-tab is where you can apply sound effects to your audio
playback to simulate different environments (regular room,
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bathroom, Auditorium, Concert Hall, etc.). Select an Environment
from the drop down menu to hear how it affects playback.
To constrain certain sounds from playing back too loudly or too
softly compared to the average volume level of the currently
playing audio content, put a check in the box entitled Loudness
Equalization.
Use the Equalizer to adjust the waveform of the audio playback
to better conform to certain types of musical styles.
Use the Karaoke counter control to cancel out (tone down)
frequencies associated with human voice sounds (singing).
Default Audio Format
Use this drop down to set the bit depth, sampling rate and
frequency of the audio playback. The higher the settings the
better quality the sound. There reaches a point of loss of distinc-
tion depending upon the speakers being used to play back the
audio, so higher settings may not also produce audio output
that sounds better to the listener. Going too low, however, will
produce audio that sounds poor.
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Adjusting Audio Recording
The Microphone Tab contains controls to adjust the quality of
audio recorded by the system via either the built-in digital micro-
phone array, or an externally connected sound source.
Recording Volume Level
The Recording Volume section at the top of the Microphone tab
has controls for stereo balance (left and right), input volume
levels of the selected recording device, muting and microphone
boost.
Microphone Effects
This sub-section allows you to apply Noise Suppression, to cancel
out background noise, and Acoustic Echo Cancellation, to reduce
echo caused by the audio playing out the front speakers while
recording.
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Default Format
This sub-section is where you can choose the audio recording
quality. Use this drop down to set the bit depth, sampling rate
and frequency of the audio recorded. The two default choices
are for CD quality and DVD quality.
Windows Mobility Center
Windows 7 includes the Mobility Center which groups together,
into one panel many of the most common functions mobile
users may need while on the go. To open the Mobility Center go
to “START J All Programs J Accessories J Windows Mobility
Center”.
Mobility Center
puts these import
functions together at
your fingertip: screen
brightness, volume,
battery status and
power settings, wireless
networking, screen
rotation, external display
connection, sync settings
and presentation
settings (for hooking up
a projector).
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Your Sahara Slate PC is equipped with a security enabled BIOS,
a Trust Platform Module (TPM) that is TCG v1.2 compliant, and a
biometric fingerprint reader that can help you better secure your
system and your data from intruders.
Used in conjunction with the security features of Windows 7
and specialized security management software, a TPM provides
facilities for generating cryptographic keys—as well as the ability
to limit the use of such keys for authentication or encryption/de-
cryption—and also random numbers. The TPM can also be used
to authenticate a specific hardware device for use in platform
authentication. For example, the TPM can be used to verify the
authenticity of a specific hardware system for secured access.
The biometric fingerprint reader can be used on its own as a
method for entering passwords without the need for a keyboard,
or in tandem with the TPM to create a secure and convenient
way to protect system access rights and data availability.
This chapter will help get you started securing your system by
showing you how to enable the TPM, and get it set to be used in
tandem with either Windows 7 data encryption facilities or your
security management system of choice, register your finger-
prints with the UPEK Protector Suite and begin using it to store
and retrieve saved passwords.
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Initializing TPM
The first thing you must do in order to begin securing your
computer is to initialize the TPM. This requires first turning on
the TPM and then taking ownership of the TPM.
Turning on the TPM
The first step is to turn on the TPM in the system’s BIOS.
NOTE: The function keys on your Sahara Slate PC act as navigation
keys in the BIOS. To make the instructions easier to follow, the keys
will be shortened to L1-4 and R1-4 to represent the first through fourth
buttons on both the left and right sides of the system, with 1 being
the top most button on a given side and 4 being the bottom. So, L1 is
the top button on the left side of the Tablet PC, while R4 would be the
bottom button on the right side.
1. Power on or restart your Sahara Slate PC.
2. As soon as the TabletKiosk logo appears on the screen
press the Screen Rotation (L2) button on the left side of the
system.
3. When the BIOS appears, press L3 to go to the Advanced
Menu and then go down to the Trusted Computing item by
pressing L4 six times.
4. Enter the Trusted Computing screen by pressing R2.
5. With the TPM SUPPORT option highlighted, press R2.
Highlight “Enable” by pressing L4 and then R2. The TPM
SUPPORT entry should now read “Enable”.
Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (c) 2009 American Megatrends, Inc.
Version 2.00.1201. Copyright (c) 2009 American Megatrends, Inc.
Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit
Advanced Setting (1) IDE Mode. (2) AHCI Mode.
(3) RAID Mode.
Configure SATA as [AHCI Mode]
Fan Calibration
Battery Calibration
Wake up function
Wake on LAN from S4/S5 mode [Enable]
Programmable Button Setting
3rd Programmable button [Volume up]
4th Programmable button [Volume down]
ȲȰ: Select Screen
Trusted Computing ȱȳ: Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Value
F3: Optimized Defaults
f4: Save ESC: Exit
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6. Press R3 to Save and Exit, and then press R2 to commit the
changes and exit the BIOS.
Taking Ownership of the TPM
1. To take ownership of the TPM you can use the TPM Initializa-
tion Wizard in Windows 7.
2. Go to “START J All Programs J Accessories J Run”
3. In the Open field, type TPM.msc and tap the “OK” button.
4. The TPM
Management
Console
should
appear. In
the Actions
pane, tap on
Initialize the
TPM. This will
start the TPM
Initialization
Wizard.
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Version 2.00.1201. Copyright (c) 2009 American Megatrends, Inc.
Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit
TPM Configuration Enables or Disables TPM
TPM SUPPORT [Disabled] support. O.S. will not show
TPM. Reset of platform is
required.
Current TPM Status Information
TPM SUPPORT OFF
ȲȰ: Select Screen
ȱȳ: Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Value
F3: Optimized Defaults
f4: Save ESC: Exit
Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (c) 2009 American Megatrends, Inc.
Version 2.00.1201. Copyright (c) 2009 American Megatrends, Inc.
Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit
TPM Configuration Enables or Disables TPM
TPM SUPPORT [Enable] support. O.S. will not show
TPM State [Disabled] TPM. Reset of platform is
Pending TPM operation [None] required.
Current TPM Status Information
TPM Enabled Status: [Disabled]
TPM Active Status: [Deactivated]
TPM Owner Status: [UnOwned]
ȲȰ: Select Screen
ȱȳ: Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Value
F3: Optimized Defaults
f4: Save ESC: Exit
ɳTPM is OFF
TPM is now set to be
enabled, but the system
must be restarted
before it takes effect.
ɱ
The TPM Management Console (TPM MC) will walk you
through the process of taking ownership of the TPM. To
access the TPM MC, you can also go to the START menu
and type TPM.msc in the search bar and then tap on its
link in the search results window.
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5. From the window that appears, tap the “Shutdown” button
to turn off the system.
6. Power on the
Sahara Slate
PC. Windows
will load to the
desktop and
a window will
appear asking
you to create a
TPM password.
Tap on Auto-
matically to
have Windows
create a secure
password for
you.
7. A new window
will appear
prompting you
to save your
TPM ownership
password, which
is displayed
for you along
with an option
to Save the
Password to a
removable drive
such as a USB
memory stick,
and another to
Print the password. You must choose to do at least one of
these options in order to continue.
VERY IMPORTANT: Regardless of which option you choose to save
your TPM ownership password, it is critical you do not lose this pass-
word, or any data you encrypt could be lost to you forever. There is
no way to circumvent or recover this password if you lose it.
Owning the TPM is a critical step in securing your system. To
create the password we recommend letting Windows create
one for you for maximum security.
Saving your password is critical to protecting your data, and
so you must choose one of the above steps to continue.
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8. Once you have
saved your
password, tap
on the “Initial-
ize” button.
You will see
a message
telling you
that the TPM is
initializing, and
after a moment
you should
see a window
stating the
Initialization is
complete and that applications that take advantage of the
TPM can now be enabled.
9. Tap the “Close” button to exit the TPM Initialization Wizard.
You have now successfully initialized and taken ownership of
the TPM. It is now ready to be used in conjunction with other
security applications or with Windows Group Policies to block
and allow certain TPM commands.
When you see this window it means your TPM is initialized
and ready to begin helping to protect your data.
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To learn more about TPM command blocking and using group
policies to configure command blocking, tap on the links at the
bottom of the TPM Management Console entitled How do I block
TPM commands and How do I configure group policy related to
TPM command blocking, or ask your System Administrator.
Creating a Windows Password
If you didn’t choose to do so during the initial Windows set-up
procedure, the next step in securing your data is to create a
Windows password. If your Sahara Slate PC operates within a
Windows Domain, you likely already have a password assigned
to your user account and you are ready to go.
If you are unsure whether your company has a Windows Domain,
contact your System Administrator or IT staff before continuing,
otherwise you may unknowingly end up with two separate
user accounts and find that data —or access to shared network
resources—you need is split between them and unavailable at
critical times.
To create your Windows password:
1. Go to “START J Control Panel J User Accounts and Family
Safety J User Accounts “
2. From the User Accounts window, tap on the Create a
password for your account link.
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3. The Create Your Password window should open and the cur-
sor will be in a field labeled “New Password”. Enter your new
password. Keep in mind that passwords are case sensitive.
TIP: Try and create a password that mixes letters, numbers and at least
one special character (! _ $, etc.) to make it more difficult for someone
attempting to access your system to guess it.
4. Confirm your password by typing it again and then enter a
hint to help you remember it in case you ever forget. Don’t
use the password itself as the hint as that will allow anyone
to gain easy access to your system.
5. Tap the “Create password” button to save your password
and be returned to the User Accounts window. You should
now see “Password protected” listed under your user
account badge.
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After creating your password, if you try and log into
Windows but the on-screen keyboard doesn’t appear,
tap on the keyboard button located in the lower left
corner of the login screen.
Getting Started with the UPEK Protector Suite
Now that you have initialized the TPM and created a Windows
password, you can begin using your security management
software to more safely manage your passwords, encrypt your
data and protect your identity. Included on your Sahara Slate PC
with Windows 7 is the UPEK Protector Suite.
It features an application launcher, a password bank, a strong
password generator, encrypted archives to protect your data,
an e-Wallet for safer online purchasing, and a Biomenu for quick
access to these security features simply by swiping your finger
across your Sahara Slate PCs biometric fingerprint reader.
Enrolling Your Fingerprints
To get started using the security features that the Protector Suite
offers, you must first enroll your fingerprints.
1. Launch the Protector Suite
to begin the enrollment
process. The easiest way to
do this is by swiping one of
your fingers over the finger-
print reader. Alternatively,
you can tap on the Protector
Suite icon in the System
Tray, or if you are in the User
Accounts window, you can
tap on the link Manage your fingerprint data in the left pane
of the window.
2. The first time you launch the Protector Suite you will be
presented with the Introduction window. To continue, tap
on Enroll Your Fingers Now.
This button toggles
the visibility of the
on-screen keyboard
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NOTE: Place a check in the box labeled “Do not show again” if you do
not want to be presented with this window every time you launch the
Protector Suite.
3. Enter your Windows password to authenticate yourself and
then tap the “submit” button.
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4. Tap on the box
above whichever
finger you wish to
enroll first.
5. When the enroll-
ment window
appears, lay the
finger you just
selected horizon-
tally on the front
panel to one side
of the fingerprint
reader and slide
it across the
scanner bar to
begin the enroll-
ment process.
The window
will inform you
if a scan was
successfully
read or if there
was a problem.
You will need
to repeat this
procedure
several times
until enough
successful reads
have been
recorded for the
progress bar to
reach 100%.
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NOTE: The illustration in the enrollment
window shows that you must slide your finger
across the scanner in a downward direction.
Because the fingerprint reader on the Sahara
Slate PC is oriented vertically, you must slide
you finger in a horizontal direction.
6. Once the Protector
Suite has captured
enough image
data to enroll your
fingerprint, you
will be returned
to the previous
window and
informed that
you have success-
fully enrolled one
finger. Repeat the process until all of the fingers you wish to
use have been enrolled.
NOTE: For safety reasons, it is recommended that you enroll at least
one finger from each hand to be sure you can always gain access to
your system and data.
Using the Protector Suite Applications
The Control Center Home screen houses all of the different
options of the suite. To begin using the security applications, tap
on the Applications link.
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Application Launcher
Associate an application with any enrolled fingerprint. Once
assigned, you can launch that application simply by swiping the
assigned finger across the fingerprint reader. The more fingers
you enroll, the more application short-cuts you can create.
Password Bank
Store username and password combinations for use with
website log ins and dialog registrations.
When you are at a website you wish to register, simply fill in
the login information and before submitting the information,
swipe an enrolled fingerprint to display the Biomenu and Select
Register. Next time you are at the site, simply swipe your finger
to input your login information.
The applications in the Protector Suite are aimed at not only protecting your data and
personal information, but also at making it easier for you to accomplish tasks safely
by using the biometric fingerprint reader on the front of your Sahara Slate PC i500.
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Strong Password Generator (requires full Protector Suite)
Generates strong passwords that are difficult to break and then
stores them for use with the Password Bank. This feature requires
that you upgrade your Protector Suite to the full version. Tap
on the Upgrade to full version link in the left hand pane of the
Control Center for more information.
Encrypted Archives
Made up of two parts, the File Safe and the Personal Safe. The
File Safe creates an encrypted archive on your data drive where
you can store files and folders that will be protected by finger-
print verification and the backup password. Files are encrypted
in their current locations. The Personal Safe creates a hidden
folder on your drive that is protected by fingerprint verification
and the backup password. Files and folders stored in the per-
sonal safe are hidden from view and protected from editing until
you unlock the folder.
E-Wallet (requires full Protector Suite)
Similar to the Password Bank but for private personal informa-
tion (such as credit card details, account numbers, etc.) instead of
just passwords. E-Wallet can help you fill out complex forms by
safely storing details you use frequently when shopping online.
Forms can be easily filled out by swiping an enrolled finger. This
features requires that you upgrade your Protector Suite to the
full version. Tap on the Upgrade to full version link in the left
hand pane of the Control Center for more information.
Biomenu
Biomenu is a pop-up menu that
provides quick access to features and
settings of the Protection Suite. It is
invoked by swiping a registered finger.
To get more help with setting up the
Protector Suite and using these ap-
plications, tap on Help at the bottom
of the Biomenu.
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Protecting Your Files Using BitLocker Drive Encryption
BitLocker is a feature available only in Microsoft Windows 7 Ulti-
mate edition (and Enterprise edition) that protects the files and
folders on your data storage drive. You can also use BitLocker To
Go to help protect all files stored on removable data drives such
as external hard drives and USB flash drives.
Unlike Encrypted Archives in the Protector Suite that encrypts
individual files and folders, BitLocker encrypts the entire drive.
You can log on and work with your files normally, but BitLocker
can help block hackers from not only reading your private data,
but also from accessing the system files they rely on to discover
your Windows password or from accessing your data even when
they remove it from your computer and install it in one of theirs.
When you encrypt your system drive with BitLocker, it checks the
computer during start-up for any conditions that could represent
a security risk (for example, a change to the BIOS or any start-up
files). If a potential threat is discovered, BitLocker will lock down
the drive until a special recovery key is used to unlock it. So, make
sure to create this key when you turn on BitLocker for the first time.
If you have initialized the TPM before using BitLocker for the first
time, BitLocker will use it to seal the keys that are used to unlock
the encrypted operating system drive. When you start your
Sahara Slate PC, BitLocker asks the TPM for the keys to the drive
and unlocks it. This provides a very strong extra layer of protec-
tion that makes it virtually impossible for unauthorized users to
access your data.
If you encrypt data drives with BitLocker, you can unlock them
with a password, fingerprint swipe or a smart card. You can also
set them to unlock automatically when you log on to the system.
Turning on BitLocker
To get started using BitLocker, you must first turn it on:
1. Go to START J Control Panel J System and Security J
BitLocker Drive Encryption.
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2. From the BitLocker Drive Encryption control panel, tap on
the Turn on BitLocker link next to the drive you want to
encrypt to start the BitLocker Setup Wizard.
3. Follow the instructions in the wizard, making sure to create
your BitLocker recovery key. When you are finished with the
wizard, make sure to store the key in a safe location and do
not lose it, for if you do and there is a problem, the contents
of your entire drive could be lost to you forever.
Turning off BitLocker and Decrypting Your Drive
There may be a point in time where you no longer want to use
the BitLocker Encryption, or perhaps you want to move your
drive to another computer that does not have BitLocker installed
on it. Before you can gain access to your drive’s contents, you’ll
need to decrypt it.
1. Go to START J Control Panel J System and Security J
BitLocker Drive Encryption.
2. To suspend BitLocker temporarily, tap on Suspend Protec-
tion and then tap on “Yes”.
To turn off BitLocker and decrypt the drive, tap on Turn Off
BitLocker and then tap on “Decrypt Drive”.
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Chapter 06
Upgrading Your Sahara Slate PC
Out of the box, your new Sahara Slate PC is a versatile, mobile
computer capable of accomplishing a wide variety of tasks with
speed and precision. Depending on your system’s configuration,
there are still ways to make your Tablet PC do more and do it
faster. Especially with larger, faster and less expensive hard drives
(and solid state drives) seemingly always just around the corner.
This chapter covers the procedures for upgrading, and/or replac-
ing, your computer’s memory (RAM) and storage capacity (hard
disk drive or solid state drive), as well as using the TabletKiosk
Modular Expansion System.
Before you Begin ANY Upgrade Procedure
Before attempting to add or remove any internal components
within the Sahara Slate PC—with the exception of an expansion
module as they are hot swappable—it is important that you
always observe the following conditions/procedures:
1. Power off your computer, remove the power cable from the
computer and remove both batteries. Refer to the section
entitled To Remove the Battery Packs in the Getting Started
chapter to see how to remove a battery.
2. Disconnect any networking cables, Firewire cables and
cables connected to other powered devices.
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3. When disconnecting a cable from the computer, always pull
on its connector, not on the cable itself. When reconnecting
a cable, make sure that both the connector and any cor-
responding pins are aligned properly with the cable before
attempting to secure it in place.
4. Handle all components with care. Do not touch the compo-
nents or contacts on the connectors or the underside of the
drives. Always hold such components by the edges or sides.
5. All electronic components inside a computer are sensitive to
electrostatic discharge. Therefore it is important to properly
ground yourself before attempting any of the following
procedures; either by using a wrist grounding strap or by
periodically touching an exposed, unpainted metal surface.
6. You should only attempt upgrades and/or component
replacements on a solid, clean, flat surface.
CAUTION: Damage resulting from the servicing of your computer that
is not authorized by TabletKiosk is not covered by your computer’s
standard or optional extended warranty.
Upgrading Memory (RAM)
You can increase your system’s memory by installing additional
RAM (Random Access Memory) modules on the computer’s
system board. Typically, the more RAM your computer has, the
better it will perform, especially when running multiple tasks or
applications simultaneously.
Your Sahara Slate PC can accommodate two (2) DDR3, 204-pin
SODIMM modules for a total of up to 8.0 GB RAM. Both modules
are located in the RAM compartment that is accessible on the
back panel of the Tablet PC.
NOTE: You can install a maximum of 8.0GB of RAM using two (2)
4.0GB SODIMM modules. Core i7 systems can use up to DDR3-1066
SODIMMs, while Celeron systems can use up to DDR3-800 (although
DDR3-1066 will work, just not at full speed). If you are planning to add
RAM module(s) instead of replacing one (or both) modules you should
only use matched pairs of SODIMMs to reduce the chance of memory
errors. Check with the dealer where you bought your Tablet PC if you
are unsure what type of RAM is in your system.
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Refer to the following instructions and illustrations for informa-
tion on how to upgrade your computer’s memory modules. Be
sure to follow the procedures in the previous section, Before you
Begin ANY Upgrade Procedure.
1. Turn off your Tablet PC, turn it over and place it face down
on a solid, flat surface. Be careful not to place it on some-
thing rough that could damage the LCD display.
2. Locate the RAM module
compartment in the up-
per right quadrant of the
back panel of the system
(refer to the section Back
View in the Touring Your
Sahara Slate PC chapter
to identify this compart-
ment). Remove the two
(2) screws that secure
the vented RAM module
compartment cover (use
a #1 Philips head screw
driver).
3. Lift the cover from the
edge where the screw
holes are located to
remove it and set it aside.
Inside are the two (2)
RAM slots. Depending
upon your system’s
configuration, it will be
populated with one or
two existing SODIMM
modules.
If there is only one module installed, go on
to step 6 to insert a second module.
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4. If you are adding only
one module and there
is an empty slot avail-
able, proceed to step 6.
Otherwise, using your
fingers or a small screw-
driver, pull the two metal
restraining clips on both
sides of the RAM module
outward and away from
the module. The top
edge of the RAM module
should pop up slightly
when freed from the
restraining clips.
5. Gently pull out the RAM
module. Try not to touch
the module’s connector
pins to keep them clean
in case you’d like to use
this module again.
6. To insert a new RAM
module, align the
connector pins on the
bottom of the RAM
module with the RAM slot
and slide the module into
the slot at the same angle
as when you removed it.
7. Once properly inserted
in the slot, press the RAM
module down flat until
it clicks into place. Make
sure that you have seated
the module completely
into the slot before press-
ing it down. A properly
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seated module should click right into place when pressed
down. Many memory errors or boot up failures after a RAM
upgrade are due to an improperly seated module.
8. Replace the cover on this compartment and then replace
and tighten the screws.
Upgrading the Data Storage Drive (HDD or SSD)
The Sahara Slate PC’s HDD or SSD is the storage facility that holds
all the files on your computer. If you find you are running out of
space, you might consider upgrading to a larger drive.
Typically, when a computer’s Hard Disk Drive (HDD) fills up, its
access time begins to increase and your system seems to slow
down. When this occurs, upgrading to a larger drive often will
equate to better performance.
While generally more expensive, Solid State Drives (SSD) use
non-volatile NAND Flash RAM to store data and are much faster
than even the speediest HDD. Additionally, SSDs do not contain
any moving parts and therefore are more durable and consume
less battery power. If you need to increase your system’s perfor-
mance, upgrading to an SSD is a worthwhile investment.
Align the module at an angle with the
SODIMM slot and insert it. If the SODIMM
module will not go in, try flipping it over
so the alignment groove matches the tab
in the slot.
Once inserted, press down on the module
gently with your finger until it clicks into
place. Do not force it, if the module will not
press downward you probably do not have
it completely seated in the slot.
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Your Sahara Slate PC comes pre-configured with a data storage
drive that is easy to upgrade. Before installing a new HDD or SSD,
however, be sure to back up all of the files on your existing drive.
Refer to the following instructions and illustrations for informa-
tion on how to upgrade your computer’s data storage drive. Be
sure to follow the procedures in the previous section entitled
Before you Begin ANY Upgrade Procedure.
1. Turn off your computer, turn it over and place it face down
on a solid, flat surface. Be careful not to place it on some-
thing rough that could damage the LCD display.
2. Locate the HDD/SSD
compartment near the
center of the Tablet PC
just below the docking
connector (refer to the
section Back View in the
Touring Your Sahara Slate
PC chapter to identify this
compartment). Remove
the four (4) screws that
secure the compartment
cover (use a #1 Philips
head screw driver).
3. With the cover removed,
look inside the compart-
ment and you will see the
system’s data drive sitting
in the bay. The drive is
held securely in place
by four (4) Philips head
screws. You’ll need to
remove them in order to
replace the drive.
Remove the four Philips head screws
marked above that hold the drive in place.
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4. Take hold of the plastic
drive release strip and
gently pull the drive out
of its compartment as
shown in the illustration.
You might have to gently
move the drive slightly
side-to-side at first to
work it out of the SATA
and power ports.
5. Unscrew the existing
drive from its cage and
replace it with the new
drive. Once you have se-
cured the new drive into
the cage with the screws,
place it back into the
HDD/SSD compartment.
Be careful when aligning
the drive so the connec-
tors match up with the
SATA and power ports. If
you are properly aligned
with the compartment, it
should slide back in very
smoothly.
6. Slide the drive carefully
back into place.
7. Replace the four (4)screws
that secure the drive.
8. After the drive is securely
inserted, you can replace
the cover and secure it
with the four (4) Philips
head screws.
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You are now ready to restore your system back up or install a
new version of your operating system. For more information on
restoring your operating system, refer to the section Restoring
Your Sahara Slate PC from the Troubleshooting chapter.
Using the TabletKiosk Modular Expansion System
Your Sahara Slate PC features a modular expansion system that
allows you to add task purposed functionality to your Tablet PC
simply by adding specific modules. Examples of these modules
include:
USB 2X2 adds two additional USB 2.0 ports.
WWAN module adds 3G data capability, and soon 4G data
capability.
SCAN module adds 2D/1D barcode scanning capability.
P.O. S . module features a Magtek Magnetic Stripe Reader for
credit card and ID card data capture.
Based upon Universal Serial Bus (USB) technology, TabletKiosk
expansion system modules are hot swappable. This means you
can add or remove modules without having to shut down or
restart the system.
As with other standard USB peripherals, if your module came
with a device driver disc, or the module’s instructions tell you to
download a device driver, do so and then install the device driver
BEFORE you plug in the module for the first time.
To attach an expansion module:
1. Turn the Sahara Slate PC
i500 around so you are
looking at the back of
the system. Locate the
expansion port’s cover
located on the top left
above the battery one (1)
bay.
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2. Remove the two (2)
screws holding the cover
in place (use a #1 Philips
head screw driver).
3. Remove the cover to
expose the expansion
module port.
4. Align the connector on
the module you wish to
install with the expansion
port on the Tablet PC.
Press down gently to
attach the module.
5. Use the two screws that
came with the module to
secure it to the Tablet PC.
To swap or remove a module, simply remove the two (2) screws
holding the module in place, remove the module and then
either attach a different module (as per the above procedure) or
replace the expansion port’s cover for protection. Be care not to
lose the two screws that secure the expansion port cover.
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Chapter 07
Troubleshooting
This chapter describes how to locate information and solve some
of the problems you may encounter while using your Sahara
Slate PC i500. If after reading this section, you are still unable
to solve a problem, please check out more online resources
at www.tabletkiosk.com/support or contact the TabletKiosk
Authorized Dealer where you purchased your Sahara Slate PC
i500 Tablet PC.
See the section later in this chapter entitled Contacting Your
Dealer for a list of the information you will need to supply in
order to receive the proper support.
Some common hardware problems, possible causes and sug-
gested solutions are presented in the following tables.
Audio Problems/Solutions
Problem Possible Cause Solution
There is no sound. The volume is either
muted or turned
down.
Use the Windows Volume control icon
in the System Tray (lower right corner
of the Task Bar near the clock) to ad-
just the volume and disable muting.
No sound is audible
through externally
attached speakers or
headphones
connected to the
Audio Out port on the
left side of the Sahara
Slate PC.
The speakers or the
headphones are
either connected
to the wrong jack
or are not securely
plugged in.
Make sure to check that the speakers’
or headphone’s audio plug is securely
connected to the Audio Out ( ) port
on the left side of the Sahara Slate PC.
Speakers are not
powered on.
Make sure the speakers are plugged
in and turned on.
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Battery Problems/Solutions
Problem Possible Cause Solution
Beeping sound. The tablet’s battery is
low and Hibernation
mode is disabled.
Connect the computer to an external
power source immediately.
The battery packs are
warm after charging.
This is a normal
condition.
No action is required.
The battery LED indi-
cators do not light up
whether the batteries
are charging or not.
No power is connect-
ed to the computer.
Check the power source and make sure
the AC adapter is securely plugged into
both the Sahara Slate PC and the power
outlet.
The battery is above
10% charged.
Check the battery indicator icon in
the System Tray ( ) of the Windows’
Taskbar. When not attached to a power
source, the LED indicator will only light
up if battery power is very low.
The battery pack is
nearing the end of
its life.
Replace the battery pack. Use only bat-
teries recommended for use with the
Sahara Slate PC i500.
Battery life icon in
System Tray ( )
is not accurately
displaying the
remaining charge.
Battery Packs require
calibration.
Calibrate the battery pack as specified
in the chapter entitled Battery Care and
Usage.
The battery packs are
nearing the end of
their lives.
Replace the battery packs. Use only bat-
teries recommended for use with the
Sahara Slate PC i500.
Battery packs will
not charge when
attached to power
source.
Power source voltage
exceeds battery
specifications.
The smart battery pack in your Sahara
Slate PC will shutdown and refuse to
charge if power amperage or voltage
exceeds its rated specifications. Check
to make sure the power source is within
range of the power specifications listed
on the AC adapter that came with your
Sahara Slate PC i500.
Battery packs have
overheated.
Shutdown the Sahara Slate PC and
allow the batteries to cool down before
restarting.
AC adapter is not
compatible with
Sahara Slate PC.
Check to make sure that the AC adapter
used to charge the batteries is the unit
that came with your Sahara Slate PC.
If the AC adapter cable will not easily
fit into the DC charging jack on your
tablet, you probably have the wrong
AC adapter.
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Internet Problems/Solutions
Problem Possible Cause Solution
Unable to connect to
the Internet.
Account for Internet
Service Provider
(ISP) is not properly
configured.
Contact your ISP for assistance.
No valid network
connection detected.
Check the network status icon in the
System Tray ( ) to make sure you are
connected to a valid network. If not,
rerun the Network Set-Up Wizard or
contact your Network Administrator.
Wireless transmitter
is turned off.
Check the wireless power toggle on the
top of the Tablet PC ( )to make sure
it is switched on.
Wireless security set-
tings are not correct.
Make sure that the wireless security set-
tings of your tablet match the settings
of the wireless access point you are try-
ing to connect to, and that the network
access Password (WPA), PIN (Protected
Set-up), or Key (WEP) is correct.
SIM card not inserted
(with optional TK 3G
WWAN Expansion
module)
Make sure that the SIM card provided
by your wireless ISP is correctly installed
in the 3G WWAN expansion module’s
SIM port.
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Networking Problems/Solutions
Problem Possible Cause Solution
Cannot see the
network.
Wireless transmitter
is turned off.
Check the wireless power toggle on
the top of the Tablet to make sure it is
switched on if you are connecting to
the network wirelessly.
Cannot connect to
network.
LAN Ethernet cable
is not plugged in
properly or is bad
Check that the Ethernet cable is prop-
erly plugged into the LAN port. If so and
you still cannot connect, try replacing
the Ethernet cable with a new one.
Wireless security set-
tings are incorrect.
Make sure that the wireless security set-
tings of your tablet match the settings
of the wireless access point you are
trying to connect to, and that the access
Password (WPA), PIN (Protected Set-up),
or Key (WEP) is correct.
The computer seems
to connect, but
doesn’t see any other
computers.
Correct workgroup
or domain name is
not set in computer’s
system properties.
Enter workgroup or domain name in
“Computer Name” tab of the System
Properties panel. Contact your network
administrator if you don’t know the
proper name to use.
Power Problems/Solutions
Problem Possible Cause Solution
The computer is
connected to an
external power
source but does not
turn on even though
the battery packs are
connected.
The battery packs
may be defective.
Replace the battery packs. Use only bat-
teries recommended for use with the
Sahara Slate PC i500.
The Power/Standby
light is off and the
system turns off
when it is left unat-
tended.
The system has gone
into Hibernation
mode.
Slide the Power toggle switch to the
right and hold for three (3) seconds to
resume.
The system will not
turn on after it turns
off when left unat-
tended.
The system has gone
into Hibernation
mode because it is in
a critical low-battery
condition.
Connect the Tablet PC to an external
power source.
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Input and Screen Display Problems/Solutions
Problem Possible Cause Solution
The screen is blank. The system has gone
into Standby or
Hibernation mode.
Slide the Power toggle switch to the
right and hold for a second or two to
resume.
The mouse pointer
will not follow the
stylus pen properly.
The touch screen
requires calibrating.
Run the standard calibration routine..
(see the sections Calibrating the Touch
Screen in the chapter Using Your Sahara
Slate PC with Windows 7)
The digitizer requires
calibrating
Run the standard calibration routine in
the Tablet PC Settings control panel and
choose to calibrate for “Pen Input”.
The mouse pointer
will not follow the
stylus pen properly
near the edges of
the screen (Resistive
touch screen).
The touch screen re-
quires edge compen-
sation adjustments
(must run Advanced
Calibration).
Make adjustments to “Edge Compensa-
tion” settings in the PenMount Control
Panel. (see the section Edge Compensa-
tion in the Chapter Using Your Sahara
Slate PC with Windows 7)
The mouse pointer
will not follow the
stylus pen prop-
erly even after being
calibrated (Resistive
touch screen).
Touch screen linear-
ity is inaccurate.
Run the Advanced Calibration routine in
the PenMount Control Panel. Start with
9pt option.
Touch screen
controller drivers are
corrupted.
This can happen over time. Check the
TabletKiosk website to make sure you
have the newest available drivers, then
uninstall the current drivers and install
the new drivers.
The screen responds
well to the stylus,
but not to the touch
of a finger (Resistive
touch screen).
Not enough local-
ized pressure being
applied.
Press or tap on the screen using the tip
of your finger near/with your fingernail.
Touch Screen does
not respond to touch
Touch screen is
turned off
Press the R1 function button.
Make sure that “Use your finger as an
input device” is checked in the Touch
tab of the Pen and Touch control panel.
The screen does
not rotate when the
screen rotation but-
ton is pressed.
The video display
driver is not set for
rotation support.
Use the Intel Graphics and Media con-
trol panel to enable the screen rotation
option in the “Display” section.
The video display
drivers are corrupted.
This can happen over time. Check the
TabletKiosk website to make sure you
have the newest available drivers, then
uninstall the current drivers and install
the new drivers.
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Upgrade Problems/Solutions
Problem Possible Cause Solution
After upgrading the
computer’s RAM, the
system does not boot
up properly
A RAM module is not
seated properly.
Following the instructions in the section
entitled Upgrading Your Memory, try re-
moving and reseating the RAM module.
A RAM module is the
wrong specification.
If reseating the module from the above
step does not solve the problem, the
RAM module could be the wrong type.
Contact your dealer for assistance.
A RAM module is
defective.
If reseating the module from the above
step does not solve the problem, the
RAM module could be defective. Con-
tact your dealer for assistance.
After upgrading the
computer’s RAM the
system begins to
crash, seemingly at
random intervals.
A RAM module is not
seated properly.
Following the instructions in the section
entitled Upgrading Your Memory, try re-
moving and reseating the RAM module.
A RAM module is the
wrong specification.
The RAM module could be the wrong
type. Contact your dealer for assistance.
A RAM module is
defective.
The RAM module could be defective.
Contact your dealer for assistance.
After replacing the
HDD the system can-
not boot into your
Operating System.
The drive is not
formatted.
Restart the system with an external
CD/DVD drive attached and insert the
System Installation or Restore Disc that
came with your computer into the drive.
The drive is not con-
nected properly.
Following the instructions in the section
entitled Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive
(HDD), try reseating the HDD in the bay.
After replacing a
HDD with a SSD the
system will not rec-
ognize the drive.
The SATA mode is not
set to AHCI.
Go into the BIOS and change the SATA
mode in the advanced menu from IDE
to AHCI. See Appendix A: BIOS Setup.
Chapter 07: Troubleshooting 129
USB Problems/Solutions
Problem Possible Cause Solution
An external device
does not work when
it is connected to one
of the USB ports.
The external device is
not receiving power.
Make sure that the external device is
plugged into an electrical outlet.
The external device is
defective.
Try connecting the external device to
another computer to determine if it
operates properly.
Windows is not rec-
ognizing the device
properly.
Disconnect the device, power it off, re-
connect the device and then turn it on.
Disconnect the device, power it off,
power it back on and then plug it back
into the computer.
Try the above two solutions, but plug
the device back in to the other USB
port.
Disconnect the device and power it off.
Shut off the Sahara Slate PC normally.
Power on the device and plug it in.
Power on the Sahara Slate PC.
Contacting Your Dealer
If you still have a problem, the next step is to contact the dealer
where you purchased your Sahara Slate PC i500.
Your dealer can determine if the problem will require that the
computer be taken to a service center for repair. Before you call
your dealer, please have the following information available:
1. Which configuration of the Sahara Slate PC i500 do you have?
2. What is the serial number?
3. How is your computer set-up? What peripheral devices are
you using?
4. What error messages, if any, appear on the screen?
5. What software were you running at the time of the problem?
6. What have you done already to try to solve the problem? If
you have overlooked a troubleshootiong step, your dealer
may be able to solve the problem over the phone.
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Recovering Your System
While Windows® 7 is a very stable and robust operating system,
there may be times where you’ll encounter errors that may
prevent you from booting into Windows normally. Your Sahara
Slate PC has a hidden partition on the data storage drive that
contains the files you’ll need to restore your system.
This recovery system uses Windows Recovery and enables you to
restore the operating system to a previous state in time, reinstall
the operating system without losing your previous settings or
documents, or reinstall your system without saving your docu-
ments or settings.
IMPORTANT: You will need to have a mouse and/or keyboard with
standard F1-F12 function keys attached to your system in order to
launch and navigate both the Advanced Boot Options menu and the
Windows Recovery System.
Launching System Restore from Within Windows
If you can boot into Windows, you can initiate the Windows
Installation procedure by going to “START J All Programs J
Maintenance J Backup and Restore” to open the Backup and
Restore control panel.
1. Tap on the “Recover
system settings or your
computer” link to open
the Recovery panel.
2. Tap on the “Advanced
recovery methods”
link to open the
Advanced Recovery
Methods panel.
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3. Select “Reinstall Win-
dows”. You will be given
the opportunity to back
up your files before you
proceed. If you have an
external hard drive, USB
drive or DVD burner, we
strongly recommend
backing up if you can
not afford to lose your
data. Tap on “Back up
now” to back up your
files, or choose “Skip”
if you do not want to
back up your files.
4. Tap on the “Restart”
button to restart your
computer and enter
the Windows Recovery
System.
5. When the recovery system
starts, choose the keyboard
language. You will then be
given another chance to
cancel by clicking the “No”
button when asked are you
sure you want to install Windows. If you are sure, click the
“Yes” button and the Windows install procedure will begin.
NOTE: When you launch Windows Reinstall from within the Recovery
Control Panel you will only be able to reinstall Windows when your
system restarts. No other recovery options will be available.
Launching System Restore at System Start up
If you are unable to start Windows, or want to choose additional
recovery options, you can enter into Windows Recovery through
the Advanced Boot Options menu by hitting the [F8] key on your
keyboard when your Sahara Slate PC first starts up.
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NOTE: The easiest way to enter the Advanced Boot Menu is by
repeatedly pressing the [F8] key as soon as you see the TabletKiosk
logo screen and not stopping until the Advanced Boot Options menu
screen appears.
1. When the Advanced
Boot Options menu
appears, select “Repair
Your Computer” and
press [Enter] to launch
Windows Recovery.
2. When the recovery
system starts, choose
your preferred
keyboard language.
3. In order to access the
recovery options, you
will need to login
using your current
Windows login.
NOTE: Your current
account must have
administrator privileges in order to successfully login.
4. After successfully logging in, you will be taken to the System
Recovery Options menu where you can choose to:
Repair your Windows installation.
Restore Windows to a earlier point in time.
Recover your system using a system image you previ-
ously created in the Windows backup program.
Run a memory diagnostic program to check your
computer for memory hardware errors.
Open a command prompt window.
Reinstall Windows using the files in the hidden recovery
partition.
Chapter 07: Troubleshooting 133
Click on the last option “Reinstall Windows” to restore your
system.
5. You will then be given one last chance to cancel by clicking
the “No” button when asked if are you sure you want to
reinstall Windows. If you are sure, click the “Yes” button and
the restore procedure will begin.
What To Do After a Successful System Reinstall
After you have finished restoring Windows, your system will
reboot and Set-up will configure Windows for first use. When
you have returned to the Windows desktop, you should go
to Windows Update and install any Critical updates until your
system is current. Finally, reinstall your applications and any
documents you backed up before you reinstalled.
Appendix A: BIOS Set-up 135
The BIOS (Basic Input Output System) set-up uses a menu
interface that allows users to configure their system. The top
level menu options of the BIOS are:
MAIN
Provides system overview and allow user to set the lan-
guage, date and time of the BIOS.
ADVANCED
Allows user to set-up features such as battery and fan
calibration, enable and initiate the TPM, set the SATA mode,
enable power features, and set button functionality.
BOOT
Enables user to set the device order the system will attempt
to start up from.
SECURITY
Allows user to set Adminstrator and User level passwords for
accessing the system and the BIOS.
SAVE & EXIT
Provides user with ability to save changes, discard changes
and exit the BIOS.
Entering the BIOS
To enter the BIOS, press the Screen Rotation button on the left
side of the Tablet PC or press the [Delete] key on an attached
keyboard as soon as the TabletKiosk logo appears on screen.
Appendix A
BIOS Set-up
136 Appendix A: BIOS Set-up
BIOS Key Mapping Legend
Specific function keys on the Sahara Slate PC i500 have alternate
functionality when in DOS mode that can be used to navigate
the BIOS without a keyboard attached to the system. An excep-
tion is when entering the Administrator and User passwords as
you will still need a keyboard.
Left Side Button Alternate Function Mapping
L1: Ctrl + Alt + Delete
L2: Delete (to enter BIOS at POST)
L3: Ȳ (To navigate between menus)
L4: ȳ(To navigate between items on a menu screen)
Right Side Button Alternate Function Mapping
R1: None
R2: Enter (to accept new value)
R3: F10 (to save changes and exit BIOS)
R4: Esc (to cancel change and step back to previous screen)
Appendix A: BIOS Set-up 137
Main Menu
System Language
Select language that BIOS is displayed.
System Date
Sets the system date. Accepts a value from January 1, 1980 to
December 31, 2099. This value takes effect immediately.
System Time
Sets the system time. Accepts and displays values in 24 hour
format.
Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (c) 2009 American Megatrends, Inc.
Version 2.00.1201. Copyright (c) 2009 American Megatrends, Inc.
Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit
BIOS Information
BIOS Vendor American Megatrends
Core Version 4.6.3.7
Project Version T12CT 0.19
Build Date 04/22/2011 17:35:24
BIOS Version RD.04
EC Version 0.0.15
SYSTEM Information
Processor Type Intel(R) Core(TM) i7 CPU
Processor Speed 2128 MHz
ME Firmware Protection Protect
SSID SY0470000000
UUID 0000000000000000000000000
Memory Information
Total Memory 4096 MB (DDR3 1066)
System Language [English]
System Date [Fri 05/06/2011]
System Time [22:23:16]
Access Level Administrator
138 Appendix A: BIOS Set-up
Advanced Menu
Configure SATA as
Sets SATA mode to IDE, AHCI, or RAID. Mode should be set to
AHCI to use Solid State Drives (SSD).
FAN Calibration
Starts fan calibration test for more efficient system cooling.
Factory default should be proper. Only run this test if system has
overheating issues or fan begins to run constantly.
Battery Calibration
Starts battery calibration test to check battery capacity and
charge/discharge levels for more accurate battery status.
Wake on LAN from S4/S5 mode
Enables/Disables system to wake from low power state by LAN
requests.
3rd & 4th Programmable button
Sets 3rd and 4th function buttons on the left side of the Tablet
PC to adjust either the Speaker Volume or Screen Brightness.
Trusted Computing
Enables/Disables and sets state of the Trusted Platform Module.
Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (c) 2009 American Megatrends, Inc.
Version 2.00.1201. Copyright (c) 2009 American Megatrends, Inc.
Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit
Advanced Setting (1) IDE Mode. (2) AHCI Mode.
(3) RAID Mode.
Configure SATA as [AHCI Mode]
Fan Calibration
Battery Calibration
Wake up function
Wake on LAN from S4/S5 mode [Enable]
Programmable Button Setting
3rd Programmable button [Volume up]
4th Programmable button [Volume down]
ȲȰ: Select Screen
Trusted Computing ȱȳ: Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Value
F3: Optimized Defaults
f4: Save ESC: Exit
ɱ
ɱ
ɱ
Appendix A: BIOS Set-up 139
Boot Menu
Boot Option #1
Sets the first drive the system looks for to boot from.
Hard Drive BBS Priorities
Sets the order of devices from which the system will attempt to
boot. This is where you can set the Tablet PC to boot from an
external drive, such as a DVD drive or USB thumb drive. Setting
this order will also set the drive in Boot Option #1 field above.
Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (c) 2009 American Megatrends, Inc.
Version 2.00.1201. Copyright (c) 2009 American Megatrends, Inc.
Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit
Boot Option Priorities Sets the system boot order
Boot Option #1 [P1: TOSHIBA MK50...]
Hard Drive BBS Priorities
ȲȰ: Select Screen
ȱȳ: Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Value
F3: Optimized Defaults
f4: Save ESC: Exit
140 Appendix A: BIOS Set-up
Security
Administrator Password
Sets password to enter and change settings in BIOS. Setting only
this password will not require a password to be entered in order
to boot the system, but a password will be required to enter the
BIOS.
User Password
Sets password to allow the system to boot. If no Administrator
password is set, user will be allowed to enter BIOS without being
required to enter an additional password.
Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (c) 2009 American Megatrends, Inc.
Version 2.00.1201. Copyright (c) 2009 American Megatrends, Inc.
Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit
Password Description Set Setup Administrator
Password
If ONLY the Administrator’s password is set,
then this only limits access to Setup and is
only asked for when entering Setup
If ONLY the User’s password is set, then this
is a power on password and must be entered to
boot or enter Setup. In Setup the User will
have Administrator rights
Administrator Password
User Password
ȲȰ: Select Screen
ȱȳ: Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Value
F3: Optimized Defaults
f4: Save ESC: Exit
Appendix A: BIOS Set-up 141
Save & Exit
Save Changes and Exit
Saves the changes made to the BIOS and exits. Selecting [Yes]
saves changes and exits. Selecting [No] returns to menu without
saving any changes.
Discard Changes and Exit
Discards changes made to the BIOS and exits. Selecting [Yes]
exits BIOS without saving any changes. Selecting [No] returns to
menu without saving changes.
Discard Changes
Discards any changes made to the BIOS. Selecting [Yes] discards
any changes made to the BIOS. Selecting [No] returns to the
menu without discarding any changes made to the BIOS.
Restore Defaults
Loads the optimized system defaults as configured from the
factory. Selecting [Yes] changes all the BIOS settings back to their
original optimized factory settings. Selecting [No] keeps the
BIOS settings as they are currently and returns to the menu.
Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (c) 2009 American Megatrends, Inc.
Version 2.00.1201. Copyright (c) 2009 American Megatrends, Inc.
Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit
Save Changes and Exit Exit system setup after saving
Discard Changes and Exit the changes.
Discard Changes
Restore Defaults
ȲȰ: Select Screen
ȱȳ: Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Value
F3: Optimized Defaults
f4: Save ESC: Exit
Appendix B: Specifications 143
Appendix B
Specifications
Processors
Intel® Core™ i7-640LM (2.13GHz/2.933GHz max, 25W max TDP)
Two (2) cores, four (4) threads
32KB instruction and 32KB data L1 cache per core
256KB shared instruction/data L2 cache per core
4MB Intel® Smart Cache (instruction/data L3)
Intel® vPro™ Technology
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology
Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT-x)
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (Intel® VT-d)
Intel® Trusted Execution Technology (Intel® TXT)
Intel® Streaming SIMD Extensions 4.1 (Intel® SSE4.1)
Intel® Streaming SIMD Extensions 4.2 (Intel® SSE4.2)
Intel® 64 architecture
Intel® Fast Memory Access
Intel® Flex Memory Access
Execution Disable Bit support for enhanced security
Six (6) Advanced Encryption Standard New Instructions
(AES-NI)
PCLMULQDQ Instruction
144 Appendix B: Specifications
VCCPLL 1.8V
VDDQ 1.5V
VTT 1.05V
Intel® Celeron® U3400 (1.06GHz, 18W max TDP)
Two (2) cores, two (2) threads
32KB instruction and 32KB data L1 cache per core
256KB shared instruction/data L2 cache per core
2MB Intel® Smart Cache (instruction/data L3)
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT-x)
Intel® Streaming SIMD Extensions 3 (Intel® SSE3)
Intel® Streaming SIMD Supplemental Extensions 3 (Intel®
SSSE3)
Intel® 64 architecture
Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep® Technology
Intel® Fast Memory Access
Intel® Flex Memory Access
Execution Disable Bit support for enhanced security
Chipset
Intel® QM57 Express
Intel® vPro™ Technology (requires Core™ i7 processor)
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology
Intel® Trusted Execution Technology (Intel® TXT)
Intel® Flexible Display Interface
Intel® I/O Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT-d)
PCI Express 2.0 interface @ 2.5GT/s
Serial ATA 3Gb/s (SATA II)
Appendix B: Specifications 145
10Gb/s each direction, full duplex DMI
Intel® High Definition Audio Interface
Integrated Gigabit LAN Controller via PCI Express con-
nection, supports IEEE 802.3, 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet
support, Jumbo Frame support
Dual Channel NAND Interface with data transfer rates up to
300 MB/s, supports 1.8V Intel® NV ONFi* 2.0 memory, Solid
State Drive uses Intel® Turbo Memory with ACHI interface
SMBus 2.0 specification support, up to 100 kb/s, provides
independent manageability through SMLink interface
Power Management
Support for ACPI 3.0b
Support for C0-C3, C6, S0, S3-S5 ACPI power states
ACPI Power Management Timer
SMI# generation
All registers readable/restorable for proper resume from 0V
suspend states
Two (2) Power Management Channels
Compatible and Enhanced modes
Memory
2x 204-pin DDR3 SODIMM sockets, user accessible
Support for 1GB/2GB/4GB SODIMMs for each slot
Unbuffered, non-ECC
Maximum RAM configuration of 8GB DDR3
1066MHz (PC3-8500) with Core™ i7
800MHz (PC3-6400) with Celeron® U3400
Integrated Memory Controller (IMC) supports DDR3 pro-
tocols with two (2) independent, 64-bit wide channels per
SODIMM
146 Appendix B: Specifications
Batteries
3 Series, 1 Parallel (3S1P) Lithium-Ion cells per pack
Sanyo prismatic cells
Typical capacity : 1880mAh per pack
Typical voltage: 11.1V
Typical Wattage: 21Wh per pack
Maximum Discharge Current: <3.76A
Charge Voltage: 12.6V
Maximum Charge Current: 1A
Operating Temperature: 0–45° C
Storage Temperature: -20–40° C
Over Charge Protection, Over Discharge Protection,
Over Current and Output Short Protection, Over Thermal
Protection
Data Storage Drives
2.5” 9.5 mm, Ultra DMA SATA II 300 MB/s
Configurations from 320 GB @ 5,400 rpm HDD (standard)
Configurations from 320 GB @ 7,200 rpm HDD (optional)
Solid State Drive (optional)
Video
Integrated Intel® HD Graphics Engine (Series 5)
Intel® HD Graphics with Dynamic Frequency
Graphics Base Frequency: 266MHz (Core™ i7), 166MHz
(Celeron®)
Graphics Maximum Dynamic Frequency: 566MHz (Core™ i7),
500MHz (Celeron®)
Intel® Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT)
Up to 1.7GB shared video memory
Appendix B: Specifications 147
Intel® Flexible Display Interface Technology (Intel® FDI)
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi) (Core™ i7 only)
Intel® Clear Video Technology
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Core™ i7 only)
Blu-Ray playback support
Dual Display (extended desktop or desktop mirroring) via
DisplayPort at resolutions up to 2560x1600
Microsoft® DirectX® 10.0 hardware acceleration support
OpenGL 2.1 hardware acceleration support (16-bit/32-bit)
Input Panels
Wacom® Active Digitizer
Technology: Electromagnetic Resonance
Resolution: 0.01mm (2540ppi)
Coordinate Accuracy: ±0.4mm
Detectable Pen Tilt: up to 50.1° from vertical
Detectable Height: 5–14mm above sensor board
Position Report Rate: 160pps
Pressure Resolution: 256 levels @ full scale
Wacom® Stylus with side switch and eraser (no batteries
required)
Projective Capacitive Touch Screen
Two (2) finger capacitive multi-touch
Resolution: 0.22mm
Coordinate Accuracy: ±2mm @ single touch, ±4mm @ two
finger touch
Position Report Rate: 220Hz with single finger, 120Hz with
two fingers
Touch Panel Surface Hardness: 7H
148 Appendix B: Specifications
Touch Panel Transmittance: 85-88% typical
Finger Knock Durability: ≥ 1 million touches (250g force)
Resistive Touch Screen
5-Wire Passive Resistive Touch
PenMount 6000 USB Controller
USB Full Speed Interface
Resolution: 2048 x 2048
Sample Rate: 160 pps
Display
Hydis HX121WX1-101 color active matrix TFT LCD
12.1” WXGA (1280x800) AFFS+ with LED Backlight
262,144 color display (16.7M colors via dithering)
Typical White Luminance: 300 nits
Response Time: 30 ms (black to white to black)
Viewing angle: 180° V/H (with Contrast Ratio > 10)
SUN-BRITE™ Sunlight Enhanced Outdoor Readable (light
reflection enhances overall screen brightness up to 500 nits)
Audio
High Definition Audio Codec (ALC272-GR)
Microsoft® WLP 3.10 compliant
Two (2) stereo DACs support 16/20/24-bit PCM for dual
independent playback (multiple streaming)
Two (2) stereo ADCs support 16/20/24-bit PCM for dual
independent recording
Both DACs (output) and ADCs (input) support independent
32-bit 44.1/48/96/192kHz sample rates
Built-in 4 Ohm, 1.0W Stereo Speakers
Appendix B: Specifications 149
Built-in Dual Digital Microphone Array for added fidelity and
accuracy
3.5 mm Stereo Headphone & Microphone Plug ‘n Play Jacks
Gigabit Ethernet (LAN)
Intel® 82577 GbE PHY controller with built-in RJ45 port
10/100/1000 Base-T IEEE 802.3 specification conformance
Supports up to 4KB Jumbo Frames (full duplex)
IEEE 802.3u auto-negotiation conformance
MDC/MDIO management interface
MACSec hardware ready (802.1AE), Intel® vPro, Intel® Viiv and
Intel® Virtualization support
PCIe-based interface for active state operation (S0 state)
SMBus for host and management traffic (Sx low power state)
WiFi Wireless
Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6200
WiFi Certified for 802.11a/b/g/n, WMM, WPA,WPA2 and WPS
Microsoft® WHQL Certified
IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, 802.11d, 802.11e, 802.11I, 802.11h
Supports Infrastructure or ad hoc (peer-to-peer) network
architectures
Supports seamless roaming between respective access
points (802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11a/b/g, and 802.11a/b/g/n)
Supports WPA and WPA2, 802.1X (EAP-TLS, TTLS, PEAP, LEAP,
EAP-FAST), EAP-SIM, EAP-AKA Authentication
Supports PAP, CHAP, TLS, GTC, MS-CHAP, MS-CHAPv2
Authentication Protocols
Retail (Credit Card Processing) Compliance: PCI, CISP
Government Compliance: FIPS (Windows 7 only), FISMA
150 Appendix B: Specifications
Bluetooth Wireless
Billionton GUBTCR42M Bluetooth® 2.1+EDR built-in USB
module with Power ON/OFF Switch
Full speed USB 2.0 interface
Bluetooth® wireless access up to a radius of 32.8 feet (10m)
Connect up to 7 different enabled Bluetooth® devices
simultaneously
Encryption and authentication ensure safe, secure com-
munications
TPM Security
Infineon Single-Chip SLB 9635 TT 1.2 Trusted Platform
Module (TPM)
Trusted Group Computing (TCG) v1.1B / v1.2 compliant
Security architecture based on Infineon security controller
family
ROM for TCG firmware
EEPROM for TCG firmware and data
Hardware hash accelerator for SHA-1 algorithm
Advanced Crypto Engine (ACE) for asymmetric key opera-
tions (up to 2048-bit key length)
Power saving sleep mode
3.3V power supply
Fingerprint Reader
UPEK TCS5BA6A
Advanced sensor for high volume applications
Ultra-tough SteelCoat™ protective layer with improved
scratch and impact robustness
Lifetime: >10 million swipes
Appendix B: Specifications 151
Grayscale image depth: full 7-bit
Array width: 144 pixels
Array horizontal pitch: 50 microns
Pixel resolution: 508 DPI horizontal
Finger swipe speeds up to 25 cm/s
I/O Ports
DisplayPort++ Digital Video Out
RJ45 (Gigabit Ethernet LAN)
6-pin IEEE1394a (Firewire)
2x USB 2.0 Highspeed
Combination eSATA+USB 2.0 Highspeed
3.5 mm Audio Out and 3.5 mm Audio In
DC-In
Cradle Connector
(Optional Sahara Slate PC i400 Docking Cradle adds 4x USB 2.0
ports, 1x IEEE1394a port, 1x 15-pin D-Sub connector (VGA),
1x RJ45 jack for 10/100 Mbps Ethernet LAN, 1x DC-In with power
pass-thru)
Weight
1.34 kg (2.95 lbs.) with one standard battery installed
1.49 kg (3.3 lbs.) with two standard batteries installed
Measurements
300 mm x 220 mm x 24 mm (11.81 in x 8.66 in x .95 in)
Case Color
Black front, silver back
152 Appendix B: Specifications
LED Indicators
Power (ON: blue, Standby: blinking)
Battery (Charging: orange, Low (<10%): orange blinking,
Fully charged with DC connected: green)
Hard Drive (Activity: blue blinking)
Wireless Networking (ON: blue)
Bluetooth® (ON: blue)
Function Buttons (Left)
SAS (Ctrl+Alt+Del)
Screen Rotation (enter BIOS during POST)
Volume Up or Screen Brightness Increase (define in BIOS)
Volume Down or Screen Brightness Down (define in BIOS)
Function Buttons (Right)
Touch Screen on/off
User Programmable (Wireless mode select when 3G WWAN
expansion module is attached: WiFi/3G WWAN/Both)
User Programmable
User Programmable
Control Switches (Top)
System Power Switch
Wireless Networking Transmitter On/Off
Bluetooth® Transmitter On/Off
AC Adapter
Input voltage (nominal): 100 ~ 240 Vac
Input voltage (maximum): 90 ~ 265 Vac
Input Frequency: 47 ~ 63Hz
Appendix B: Specifications 153
Input current: 1.7A maximum at 90 Vac
Output voltage: 20V ~ 21.4V DC
Output current: 3.25A maximum
Output power: 65W maximum
SCP: Short Circuit Protection plus Auto-Recovery Function
OVP: Over-Voltage Protection, Latch Mode, up to 27.0Vdc
maximum
OCP: Over-Current Protection, Auto-Recovery, up to 5.5A
maximum
OTP: Over-Temperature Protection to prevent catastrophic
failure from overheating.
Operating Environment
Temperature: +5°C ~ +35°C (+41°F ~ +95°F)
Humidity: 20% ~ 80% (without condensation)
Storage Environment
Temperature: -20°C ~ +65°C (4°F ~ 149°F)
Humidity: 5% ~ 90% (without condensation)
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