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Chapter 3 – Software Operation

 

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3Software Operation

 

 

This chapter shows you how to improve performance of your computer through screen calibration, battery maintenance and screen brightness settings. It also covers some of the unique features and benefits of Microsoft’s XP Tablet PC Edition Operating System, which comes standard on Hammerhead RT Pen Tablets.

CALIBRATION

Pen Tablet Calibration

If you change screen orientations or sitting positions, it may be necessary to recalibrate the pen settings. The pen should be calibrated any time options in the tablet and pen settings are changed.

•Go to Start, Control Panel, Tablet and Pen Settings

•Tap the Settings tab

•Under Calibration, tap the name of the screen orientation for which you would like to calibrate your tablet screen.

•Tap Calibrate

•Follow the on-screen instructions for calibrating the screen

•Note: You must calibrate the screen for each screen orientation separately.

Touch Screen Calibration

You can calibrate your touch screen anytime you notice it may be getting out of alignment.

•Go to Start, All Programs

•Select Hampshire TSHARC Control Panel

•Under the Calibration tab, in the section marked “General Calibration,” choose the Calibration Type (you can select a 3, 4, 7 or 20 point calibration) and then select “Run” which will enable you to calibrate the touch screen.

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Battery Performance and maintenance

Monitoring your battery

You can easily monitor your battery to see how much power you have available while you are working away from your desk.

To check your battery power, double-tap the Power Meter icon in the Windows system tray. The Power Meter icon appears as a battery when your Tablet PC is running on battery power. The icon changes to a plug when on AC power. You can monitor your battery as it charges to see when it is fully charged.

Setting the battery alarm

You can set a warning alarm that is activated when your battery falls below the levels you have defined as low and critical. You can change the battery level at which the alarm or message is activated.

On the taskbar, tap the Start button, and then tap Control Panel. Tap the Power Options icon.

Tap the Alarms tab.

Under Low battery alarm and Critical battery alarm, specify the settings that you want by moving the slider.

Tap Alarm Action to select the type of alarm notification and resulting action you want. In the critical battery alarm section, under Alarm Action, WalkAbout recommends a Shutdown or Hibernation setting, not a Standby setting.

Turning off power-consuming peripherals

Peripheral devices on your computer use power. For instance, your Tablet PC may have a wireless network connection, a modem card or USB devices. Because some of these peripherals can draw a significant amount of power, you should consider unplugging them or turning them off in situations where you want to conserve battery power. For information on turning off your wireless network connection, please refer to the manufacturer's documentation.

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Contents Hammerhead RT User’s Guide Table of Contents Standard features Before you beginOn/Off switch Accessories and options available for the Hammerhead RTExterior features Front view of the Hammerhead RTLeft side view Right side viewBottom view Tips for proper use and care of your computerBack view Turning on the unit Pen operationsCaring for the Touch Screen Touch OperationsTouch Screen Operation How to increase battery run time How to recharge your batteriesHow to tell when batteries have finished charging When to replace your batterySafety and handling considerations for your batteries Where to purchase replacement batteriesHow to store batteries when they’re not in use Battery tips for the best performanceRemovable hard drive When should I calibrate my batteries?Male docking connector External power ConnectivityCOM KeyboardLPT ThumbInternal Flex Space for OEM modules Heater optionCardBus/PCMCIA cards Battery Performance and maintenance Adjusting Screen Brightness and Backlight Settings Backlight adjustment Auto backlight settingsPower button function Advanced backlightAuto dim Windows XP Tablet PC Edition FeaturesTablet and pen settings Screen rotationHow do I rotate the screen on my Hammerhead RT? Handwriting using the Input PanelHow to open the Input Panel On-screen Keyboard Writing PadCharacter Pad CustomizationHow to convert handwriting to text in Windows Journal Handwriting using Microsoft Windows JournalHow to access Windows Journal How to restore default settings in Windows JournalHow to create sticky notes How to improve handwriting recognitionHow to set the pen and screen for left-handed users How to reinstall the Journal Note Writer PrinterInkBall How to write in Microsoft Excel or Word filesTo create a sticky note How can I perform Ctrl ALT DEL without a keyboard? How can Hand Writer Recognition be disabled?How do I activate the Screen Keyboard? What can I do when the Start button disappears? How do I clean the glass on the face of the unit?What do I do when the pen gets out of alignment? What if the pen still will not align?How can USB be utilized in the Hammerhead? What external peripherals does the Hammerhead RT support?How can USB networking be utilized in the Hammerhead? What are WalkAbout’s Technical Support hours of operation?5Warranty Information What is not COVERED? Customer Service All rights reservedTrademark Acknowledgments Federal Communications Commission FCC StatementFCC rules compliance with RF hazard and broadband PCS How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference ProblemsCanadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement
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