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What do I do when the battery discharges and will not charge in the unit?

•There are several fused circuits in the Hammerhead designed to protect the core electronics. In the event that the unit will not initiate the charge cycle, there may be a blown fuse in the circuit. See Battery Use and Care in Chapter 2 for more information on charging your battery(s).

What external peripherals does the Hammerhead RT support?

•The Hammerhead RT has a Type III CardBus/PCMCIA slot which will accommodate either one Type III card or up to two Type II devices.

How can USB networking be utilized in the Hammerhead?

•WalkAbout manufactures Desk Dock and Wall Dock solutions with a USB network adapter that communicates to the Hammerhead via the docking connection and connects to the network hub by way of standard network patch cabling.

•USB functionality is supported under Windows ’98, 2000, XP Pro and XP Tablet PC Edition.

How can USB be utilized in the Hammerhead?

•The Hammerhead is manufactured with a single USB connection on the side of the unit. This USB connection can be used for a wide variety of USB type devices.

•There is also an additional USB port in the champ connector, available on the desk dock, vehicle dock, and wall dock.

What are WalkAbout’s Technical Support hours of operation?

•WalkAbout staffs the Technical Support department Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM Eastern Standard Time.

What is your best screen for direct sunlight on the Hammerhead RT?

•WalkAbout’s All-Vis display maximizes color definition and provides superior visibility for indoor, in-vehicle and outdoor environments. Capitalizing on the backlighting features of the Transmissive display, the All-Vis technology adds the ability to reflect ambient light making the display extremely powerful both indoors and outdoors.

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Is the heater package available on the Hammerhead RT?

•The optional hard drive heater and screen heater that activates at 20 F is available on both the RT800 and RT933.

Can I purchase a carry case for the Hammerhead RT800?

•The RT800 comes with shock absorbing rubber bumpers and removable rugged carry handle that eliminate the need for a carry case. The RT933 design does not have the rubber bumper system but comes with a padded carry case for added protection.

Can I use a Hammerhead XRT carry case on my Hammerhead RT933?

•No. Although the physical dimensions of the Hammerhead XRT and the Hammerhead RT933 are the same, the required carry case openings for the power switch, speaker and built-in Ethernet are in different locations.

Are the power requirements and physical connection the same on both the Hammerhead XRT and Hammerhead RT?

•Both the XRT and the RT800/933 use the same AC power supplies and docking stations.

Are the PCMCIA doors the same for the Hammerhead XRT and the Hammerhead RT?

•PCMCIA doors for the XRT and RT product lines are not interchangeable. Both have comparable PCMCIA door options but the screw hole locations and surface sealing areas are slightly different.

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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 viewBack view Tips for proper use and care of your computerBottom view Pen operations Turning on the unitTouch Screen Operation Touch OperationsCaring for the Touch Screen 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 ThumbCardBus/PCMCIA cards Heater optionInternal Flex Space for OEM modules 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 to open the Input Panel Handwriting using the Input PanelHow do I rotate the screen on my Hammerhead RT? 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 PrinterTo create a sticky note How to write in Microsoft Excel or Word filesInkBall How do I activate the Screen Keyboard? How can Hand Writer Recognition be disabled?How can I perform Ctrl ALT DEL without a 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 AcknowledgmentsCanadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference ProblemsFCC rules compliance with RF hazard and broadband PCS
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