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Caring for the Tablet PC

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Caring for the Tablet PC

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Taking good care of your computer will ensure a trouble-free operation and reduce the risk of damage to your computer.

This chapter gives you guidelines covering these areas of maintenance:

How to protect the computer

What to note when using and storing the computer

How to clean the computer

What to note when using the battery pack

What to note when traveling with the computer

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TAG 10 manual Caring for the Tablet PC, Chapter

Contents

MIL-BOOK 10 SERIES NOTEBOOK OPERATOR’ S MANUAL22355 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 and Off the Computer Turning OnTurning 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 and Stopping the Computer Starting 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 HolderConfiguring the Touchscreen TermAction Using the Floppy Disk Drive option Connecting the Floppy Disk DriveThrough the Tablet PC’s USB Port Through the Expansion Port Plug of the CD-ROM Drive Module Operating Your Tablet PC2-11 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 Colors2-18 Operating Your Tablet PCOperating 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 PackInitializing the Battery Pack Checking the Battery LevelBy Operating System Replacing the Secondary Battery Pack On/Off Device Indicator Switch SegmentBy 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 Connecting an IR Device For the front panel’s IR portFor the left side’s IR port When using the left side’s IR port Using PC Cards ZV Port and CardBus SupportInserting and Removing a PC Card To remove a PC Card System Memory Upgrade Expanding Your ComputerSetup Configuration Utility SCU This chapter tells you how to use the SCU programCHAPTER When and How to Use the SCU Program When to UseStarting 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 FunctionMain Menu Date and TimeSetup 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 deviceAdvanced Menu COM Port COM1/2Setup 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 AlertPower Menu Enable Power ManagementMax 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 Intel SpeedStep Tech Allows maximum CPU performance regardless ofPerformance 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 DriversOther Drivers and Utilities 0VMAKFIL Utility0VMAKFIL -Pnn Caring for the Tablet PC CHAPTERUsing the Password Using an Anti-Virus StrategyProtecting the Computer Taking Care of the Tablet PC Location GuidelinesGeneral 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 shorterDisplay Problems You cannot eject a CDNothing 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 PC Card stops communicating properly The computer does not enter Standby or Suspend mode automaticallySoftware 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