Midas Consoles Tablet manual Using MidasPAD, Charging the MidasPAD for the first time

Page 19

SouthPro Technology

Using MidasPAD

Using MidasPAD

This chapter explains how to get up and running using MidasPAD. Although your MidasPAD is intuitive and easy to use, we still recommend you read this chapter to take full advantage of all the MidasPAD features.

Charging the MidasPAD for the first time

The first thing you must do with your MidasPAD is charge the battery. Plug one end of the AC adapter power cord into MidasPAD and the other way into a wall socket. Charge the battery until the MidasPAD LED turns green.

Turning your MidasPAD on or off

Before turning on your MidasPAD for the first time, make sure you have fully charged the battery.

To turn your MidasPAD on or off, simply push the Suspend button.

After turning on your MidasPAD we encourage you to do some exploring.

To put your MidasPAD in Standby mode, simply:

Tap Start > Suspend.

Push the Suspend button.

Using expansion cards

The PCMCIA, CompactFlash, and SD/MMC slots allow you to extend the functionality of MidasPAD. Using expansion cards, you can store data, access wireless networks, use GPS systems, and more. Both the PCMCIA, and CompactFlash slots are Type II slots and can

MidasPAD Quick Start Guide

15

Image 19
Contents MidasPAD Page Contents Appendix B Specifications Before you Begin Introducing MidasPADCaring for your MidasPAD ChecklistSouthPro Technology Introducing MidasPAD Getting to know MidasPAD Display Suspend buttonSlot Location Description Function buttonsExpansion slots PortsStylus DC-in jackMicrophone Headphone jackAC adapter and power cord Model Charging time Color DescriptionModel Battery Duration Regular use Suspend Battery packSoft keyboard Must do it very quickly Getting Started with MidasPAD FeaturesIntroduction SouthPro Technology Getting Started with MidasPAD SouthPro Technology Getting Started with MidasPAD Turning your MidasPAD on or off Using MidasPADUsing expansion cards Charging the MidasPAD for the first timeAction Mouse motion Stylus motion Using the stylusInputting text Customizing Button functions Button Task defaultUsing ActiveSync to connect with your computer Entering Suspend ModeChanging display properties Backing up your data and custom applications Other computer Connecting to another computerMidasPAD API/SDK Kit Installing applicationsResetting MidasPAD Microsoft File Viewers Using ApplicationsMidasPAD Personal Information Manager MidasPAD configuration applicationsMidasPAD has locked up Appendix a TroubleshootingMidasPAD automatically shuts down MidasPAD does not turn onSouthPro Technology Appendix a Troubleshooting CF, PCMCIA, SD/MMC, USB Appendix B SpecificationsNET Internet Explorer Flash Update Tool Screen protect film