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CHAPTER

Operating Your Tablet PC

This chapter provides information about the use of the computer.

If you are new to computers, reading this chapter will help you learn the operating basics. If you are already a computer user but are new to Tablet PCs, you may choose to read only the parts containing information unique to your computer.

Described in this chapter are the operating basics of these components:

Wireless Keyboard

Touchscreen

Floppy disk drive

Hard disk drive

CD/DVD drive

And these features:

Starting and stopping the computer

Function keys

Video features

Audio features

Communication features

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TAG 10 manual Operating Your Tablet PC, Chapter

Contents

OPERATOR’ S MANUAL MIL-BOOK 10 SERIES NOTEBOOK22355 TAG Way, Dulles, VA 20166 Tel 703 406.3000 Fax 703 TRADEMARKS Information in this manual is subject to change without noticeGetting Started CHAPTERGetting the Computer Running UnpackingConnecting to AC Power Using the Wireless Keyboard option Positioning the Tablet PCupright position, pull open the stand located at the back as shown on the next figure Turning On Turning On and Off the ComputerTurning Off Taking a Look at the Computer Right-Side ComponentsReset Button ConnectorLeft-Side Components ConnectorPower ConnectorRear Components ConnectorBattery Pack X-Bay InterfaceFront Components Power ButtonVolume BatteryVolume/LCD Adjust ButtonSpeaker BrightnessBottom-Side Components Battery SwitchCCD USB Port InternalWhere to Go from Here For this purpose…Do this… Getting StartedOperating Your Tablet PC CHAPTERStarting the Computer Starting and Stopping the ComputerStopping the Computer Operating Your Tablet PC Using the Wireless Keyboard option Mouse-control ButtonsTypewriter Keys Cursor-Control KeysEuro Symbol Numeric KeypadWindows Keys Function KeysUsing the Touchscreen Touchscreen Pen HolderTerm Configuring the TouchscreenAction Connecting the Floppy Disk Drive Using the Floppy Disk Drive optionThrough the Tablet PC’s USB Port Operating Your Tablet PC Through the Expansion Port Plug of the CD-ROM Drive Module2-11 Inserting and Ejecting Floppy Disks Using the Hard Disk Drive Using the CD/DVD Drive option Connecting the CD/DVD DriveInserting and Removing a CD 2-16 Operating Your Tablet PCUsing the Video Features Configuring the Display ModesResolution Display ModeColors 2-18Operating Your Tablet PC 2-19Using the Audio Features Connecting Audio Devices Using the Communication Features Using the ModemDo not enter Standby when using communication software Set the COM port of the modem to COM2Operating Your Tablet PC 2-23Managing Power CHAPTERAC and Car Adapter Managing PowerBattery Pack Charging the Battery PackChecking the Battery Level Initializing the Battery PackBy Operating System On/Off Device Indicator Switch Segment Replacing the Secondary Battery PackBy Gas Gauge Battery Low Signals and Actions Managing Power Power Management Suspend-to-Disk Suspend modeManual Power Management Power-Saving Tips Expanding Your Computer This chapter gives guidelines on installing and using these devicesCHAPTER Serial device IR device USB device PC CardConnecting a Serial Device Connecting a USB Device Expanding Your Computer For the front panel’s IR port Connecting an IR DeviceFor the left side’s IR port When using the left side’s IR port ZV Port and CardBus Support Using PC CardsInserting and Removing a PC Card To remove a PC Card System Memory Upgrade Expanding Your ComputerThis chapter tells you how to use the SCU program Setup Configuration Utility SCUCHAPTER When to Use When and How to Use the SCU ProgramStarting SCU The menu can be divided into four areas Moving Around and Making Selections A brief description of keyboard if installed usage is listed nextSetup Configuration Utility SCU FunctionDate and Time Main MenuSetup Configuration Utility SCU IDE Settings Fast BootSets the type of hard disk drive installed in your system Setup Configuration Utility SCUBoot Sequence Display ModeSetup Configuration Utility SCU Sets the display output deviceCOM Port COM1/2 Advanced MenuSetup Configuration Utility SCU COM Port COM3/4 Ir Mode LPT PortSetup Configuration Utility SCU Sets the address for the LPT port parallel portLPT Extended Mode SaveToDisk Warning MessageSetup Configuration Utility SCU 5-11Keyboard Numlock Pointing Device PS/2 MouseHot Key Beep Cache SystemsResolution Expansion Toggle XBay/EBox COM1/COM4 En/DisFunction Key 1 Define FN1 Function Key 2 Define FN2 Function Key 3 Define FN3Setup Configuration Utility SCU These 3 items allow user to define the corresponding function keySystem Password Security MenuSetup Configuration Utility SCU 5-15SCU Password BootSector Protect Virus AlertEnable Power Management Power MenuMax Performance Balanced Power Saving Max Power Saving Customize Customize Suspend After sets the time period of inactivity before entering Suspend mode. It works in tandem with the previous item Standby After. After the system enters Standby mode, it will start the timeout period before system enters Suspend mode. What happens next upon entering Suspend mode is determined by the next item Suspend Data to Allows maximum CPU performance regardless of Intel SpeedStep TechPerformance Exit Menu Installing Software Drivers CHAPTERHow to Use the CD You can set up the following drivers from the CDInstalling Software Drivers Mitsumi USB Floppy driverPower Profile driver Installing Software Drivers0VMAKFIL Utility Other Drivers and Utilities0VMAKFIL -Pnn Caring for the Tablet PC CHAPTERUsing an Anti-Virus Strategy Using the PasswordProtecting the Computer Location Guidelines Taking Care of the Tablet PCGeneral Guidelines Cleaning Guidelines Battery Pack GuidelinesWhen Traveling Troubleshooting CHAPTERPreliminary Checklist Solving Common Problems For easy reference, the problems are divided into these categoriesProblem Type TroubleshootingBattery Problems CD/DVD Drive ProblemsThe battery does not charge Battery Charge indicator does not appear The operating time of a fully charged battery becomes shorterYou cannot eject a CD Display ProblemsNothing appears on the screen Resolution cannot be adjusted to desired setting The characters on the screen are dimBad dots appear on the display at all times The external monitor displays nothingFloppy Disk Drive Problems Hardware Device ProblemsThe Floppy Disk Drive In-use Indicator stays on The computer does not recognize a newly installed deviceHard Disk Drive Problems Infrared ProblemsThe hard disk drive error message appears on the screen The hard disk drive in-use indicator glows without blinkingKeyboard and Mouse Problems The numeric keypad is disabledThe keyboard does not respond The external keyboard does not workLAN Problems Modem ProblemsPC Card Problems I cannot access the networkPower Management Problems for Windows Printer ProblemsThe computer does not enter Standby or Suspend mode automatically The computer does not enter Standby or Suspend mode immediatelySoftware Problems Sound ProblemsThe printer prints garbled information An application program does not work correctlyStartup Problems When you turn on the computer, it stops after POSTThe sound system does not record The external microphone or audio device does not workOther Problems The date/time is incorrectResetting the Computer Reset SwitchSpecifications APPENDIXSpecifications PartsSpecifications SpecificationsUSB port supports USB FDD boot-up function, serial port, ECP/EPP Parts