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Auto dim

The blue line represents the minimum backlight setting at low light levels. Sliding the blue line up or down sets the auto dim brightness level. Up is brighter; down is darker. The red line represents the minimum backlight level and the top of the window represents maximum backlight level.

Note: The auto dim adjustment tab’s size can be adjusted. Hitting Alt-S using a keyboard will enable you to grab the red line and slide it until the desired size of the tab is reached.

The orange segment represents the light level at which the backlight is at full brightness. At light levels lower than this, Auto dimming takes place, as represented by the sloping yellow line. This full brightness range setting can be adjusted by dragging the orange line to the right or to the left.

Note: The red tick mark moves only when

settings in the Auto Backlight settings window are checked.

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Windows XP Tablet PC Edition Features

This section describes some of the unique features and benefits of Microsoft’s XP Tablet PC Edition software for your Hammerhead XRT Pen Tablet.

(Note: This section is not applicable for units with XP Pro, Windows 2000 or Windows 98 Operating Systems. Most computers with these operating systems come standard with Pen Office Calligrapher handwriting software and My-T-Pen onscreen keyboard.)

Tablet and pen settings

Windows XP Tablet PC Edition lets you customize the tablet and the tablet pen to suit the way you work. Not all users have to use the same Tablet and Pen Settings. Individual users can save their own settings. Attributes related to use of the pen can be adjusted by clicking on Control Panel, Tablet and Pen Settings.

In this section you can:

• Change the screen orientation between landscape and portrait modes.

• Set the pen for left- or right-hand use.

• Change the default settings of the hardware buttons on Tablet PC.

• Change how a pen matches mouse movements, such as single-click, double-click, right–click, and hover.

• Set handwriting-recognition language.

• You can also customize features of Microsoft Windows Journal, Input Panel, and Sticky Notes to get the most from your Tablet PC.

Screen rotation

Tablet PC supports rapid display rotation between portrait and landscape modes without requiring the user to restart the computer. That makes it easy for users to work in either mode according to their preferences. For example, when annotating PowerPoint slides, it may be preferable to work in landscape mode—the same orientation as most PowerPoint slides. However, when taking notes in Windows Journal, it is more natural to do so in portrait mode—just like taking notes in a paper notebook. The Tablet PC screen displays rotate almost instantly, so the user can go back and forth as often as desired or needed for a specific task.

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Contents Hammerhead RT User’s Guide Table of Contents Before you begin Standard featuresExterior features Accessories and options available for the Hammerhead RTOn/Off switch Front view of the Hammerhead RTRight side view Left side viewBottom view Tips for proper use and care of your computerBack view Pen operations Turning on the unitCaring for the Touch Screen Touch OperationsTouch Screen Operation How to tell when batteries have finished charging How to recharge your batteriesHow to increase battery run time When to replace your batteryHow to store batteries when they’re not in use Where to purchase replacement batteriesSafety and handling considerations for your batteries Battery tips for the best performanceMale docking connector External power When should I calibrate my batteries?Removable hard drive ConnectivityLPT KeyboardCOM ThumbInternal Flex Space for OEM modules Heater optionCardBus/PCMCIA cards Battery Performance and maintenance Adjusting Screen Brightness and Backlight Settings Power button function Auto backlight settingsBacklight adjustment Advanced backlightTablet and pen settings Windows XP Tablet PC Edition FeaturesAuto dim Screen rotationHow do I rotate the screen on my Hammerhead RT? Handwriting using the Input PanelHow to open the Input Panel Character Pad Writing PadOn-screen Keyboard CustomizationHow to access Windows Journal Handwriting using Microsoft Windows JournalHow to convert handwriting to text in Windows Journal How to restore default settings in Windows JournalHow to set the pen and screen for left-handed users How to improve handwriting recognitionHow to create sticky notes 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 do I do when the pen gets out of alignment? How do I clean the glass on the face of the unit?What can I do when the Start button disappears? What if the pen still will not align?How can USB networking be utilized in the Hammerhead? What external peripherals does the Hammerhead RT support?How can USB be utilized in the Hammerhead? What are WalkAbout’s Technical Support hours of operation?5Warranty Information What is not COVERED? All rights reserved Customer ServiceFederal Communications Commission FCC Statement Trademark AcknowledgmentsFCC 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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