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It also includes power and environmental specifications, which may be helpful when traveling with the tablet PC, as well as instructions for managing tablet PC power and security. Hardware and Software Guide HP Compaq Tablet PC Series Document Part Number: 367426-002 September 2005 This guide explains how to identify and use tablet PC hardware features, including connectors for external devices, and provides settings and procedures for obtaining system information and using setup utilities to help detect, solve, and prevent problems.
It also includes power and environmental specifications, which may be helpful when traveling with the tablet PC, as well as instructions for managing tablet PC power and security. Hardware and Software Guide HP Compaq Tablet PC Series Document Part Number: 367426-002 September 2005 This guide explains how to identify and use tablet PC hardware features, including connectors for external devices, and provides settings and procedures for obtaining system information and using setup utilities to help detect, solve, and prevent problems.
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...and used by its proprietor. The only warranties for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. Hardware and Software Guide HP Compaq Tablet PC Series Second Edition September 2005 First Edition March 2005 Document Part Number: 367426-002 Bluetooth is a trademark owned by Hewlett-...Packard Company under license. Nothing herein should be liable for HP products and services are U.S. SD Logo is subject to change without notice. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. Microsoft and Windows are set forth ...
...and used by its proprietor. The only warranties for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. Hardware and Software Guide HP Compaq Tablet PC Series Second Edition September 2005 First Edition March 2005 Document Part Number: 367426-002 Bluetooth is a trademark owned by Hewlett-...Packard Company under license. Nothing herein should be liable for HP products and services are U.S. SD Logo is subject to change without notice. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. Microsoft and Windows are set forth ...
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Contents Default Power Settings 2-8 Turning the Tablet PC or Display On or Off 2-8 Initiating or Restoring from Hibernation 2-9 Initiating or Resuming from Standby 2-10 Using Emergency Shutdown Procedures 2-11 Power Options 2-12 Accessing ...
Contents Default Power Settings 2-8 Turning the Tablet PC or Display On or Off 2-8 Initiating or Restoring from Hibernation 2-9 Initiating or Resuming from Standby 2-10 Using Emergency Shutdown Procedures 2-11 Power Options 2-12 Accessing ...
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... the Q Menu 12-2 Obtaining Information About System-Defined Items 12-3 Setting Q Menu Preferences 12-3 Using a System-Defined Item 12-9 Tablet PC Button Driver 12-15 13 Wireless (Select Models Only) Wireless Local Area Network Device (Select Models Only 13-3 Connecting Your Wireless... Tablet PC to a Corporate WLAN 13-4 Connecting Your Wireless Tablet PC to a Public WLAN 13-4 Setting Up a WLAN in Your Home 13-5 Using a WLAN Connection 13-6 Using Wireless...
... the Q Menu 12-2 Obtaining Information About System-Defined Items 12-3 Setting Q Menu Preferences 12-3 Using a System-Defined Item 12-9 Tablet PC Button Driver 12-15 13 Wireless (Select Models Only) Wireless Local Area Network Device (Select Models Only 13-3 Connecting Your Wireless... Tablet PC to a Corporate WLAN 13-4 Connecting Your Wireless Tablet PC to a Public WLAN 13-4 Setting Up a WLAN in Your Home 13-5 Using a WLAN Connection 13-6 Using Wireless...
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Contents HP ProtectTools Security Manager (Select Models Only 14-25 Embedded Security for ProtectTools 14-25 Credential Manager for ProtectTools 14-26 BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools 14-... 15-4 Security Menu 15-5 Tools Menu 15-6 Advanced Menu 15-7 16 Software Update and Recoveries Software Updates 16-1 Obtaining the Support Software Disc 16-2 Accessing Tablet PC Information 16-2 Internet Software 16-3 Downloading System ROM 16-3 Downloading Software 16-5 System Recovery 16-6 Safeguarding Your Data 16-6 Altiris Local Recovery 16-7 Setting System...
Contents HP ProtectTools Security Manager (Select Models Only 14-25 Embedded Security for ProtectTools 14-25 Credential Manager for ProtectTools 14-26 BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools 14-... 15-4 Security Menu 15-5 Tools Menu 15-6 Advanced Menu 15-7 16 Software Update and Recoveries Software Updates 16-1 Obtaining the Support Software Disc 16-2 Accessing Tablet PC Information 16-2 Internet Software 16-3 Downloading System ROM 16-3 Downloading Software 16-5 System Recovery 16-6 Safeguarding Your Data 16-6 Altiris Local Recovery 16-7 Setting System...
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... MUI Capabilities After Reinstalling the Operating System 16-14 Updating Bluetooth Software Through the Flash Upgrade Utility 16-15 17 Tablet PC Care Temperature 17-2 Cleaning 17-2 Keyboard 17-3 Display 17-3 TouchPad 17-4 External Mouse 17-4 18 Travel and ...Shipping Preparation for Travel and Shipping 18-1 Tips for Traveling with Your Tablet PC 18-2 A Specifications Operating Environment A-1 Rated Input Power A-2 B MultiBoot Default Boot Sequence B-1 Bootable Devices in Computer Setup B-3 MultiBoot Results ...
... MUI Capabilities After Reinstalling the Operating System 16-14 Updating Bluetooth Software Through the Flash Upgrade Utility 16-15 17 Tablet PC Care Temperature 17-2 Cleaning 17-2 Keyboard 17-3 Display 17-3 TouchPad 17-4 External Mouse 17-4 18 Travel and ...Shipping Preparation for Travel and Shipping 18-1 Tips for Traveling with Your Tablet PC 18-2 A Specifications Operating Environment A-1 Rated Input Power A-2 B MultiBoot Default Boot Sequence B-1 Bootable Devices in Computer Setup B-3 MultiBoot Results ...
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...wireless devices, such as a WLAN device and/or Bluetooth® device, are fully charged. Hardware and Software Guide 1-2 Off: If the tablet PC is connected to full charge capacity. Component ID Component Description 4 Battery light Amber: A battery pack is turned off until the battery reaches ...a low-battery condition, when the light begins blinking amber. 5 power light Green: The tablet PC is on or the embedded numeric keypad is on . Blinking green: The tablet PC is in the tablet PC are turned on. 7 Num lock light On: Num lock is enabled. *For information about...
...wireless devices, such as a WLAN device and/or Bluetooth® device, are fully charged. Hardware and Software Guide 1-2 Off: If the tablet PC is connected to full charge capacity. Component ID Component Description 4 Battery light Amber: A battery pack is turned off until the battery reaches ...a low-battery condition, when the light begins blinking amber. 5 power light Green: The tablet PC is on or the embedded numeric keypad is on . Blinking green: The tablet PC is in the tablet PC are turned on. 7 Num lock light On: Num lock is enabled. *For information about...
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Buttons Component ID Component 1 Presentation mode button 2 Volume mute button 3 Volume down button 4 Volume up button Description Turns on Presentation mode. Decreases tablet PC sound. Increases tablet PC sound. Hardware and Software Guide 1-4 Mutes or restores volume.
Buttons Component ID Component 1 Presentation mode button 2 Volume mute button 3 Volume down button 4 Volume up button Description Turns on Presentation mode. Decreases tablet PC sound. Increases tablet PC sound. Hardware and Software Guide 1-4 Mutes or restores volume.
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... button, Rotate button, and Q button, refer to Chapter 4, "Pen and Command Controls." Pen-Activated Buttons Component ID Component Description 1 Tablet PC Input Panel Launch button* When Windows is running, opens the Microsoft Tablet PC Input Panel application, which includes a handwriting pad and an on-screen keyboard. 2 Rotate button* Switches the image between landscape and...
... button, Rotate button, and Q button, refer to Chapter 4, "Pen and Command Controls." Pen-Activated Buttons Component ID Component Description 1 Tablet PC Input Panel Launch button* When Windows is running, opens the Microsoft Tablet PC Input Panel application, which includes a handwriting pad and an on-screen keyboard. 2 Rotate button* Switches the image between landscape and...
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Swivels the display and converts the tablet PC from the pen holder. Display Components Component ID Component 1 Pen holder 2 Pen eject button 3 Rotating hinge Description Secures the pen to the tablet PC. Ejects the pen from notebook mode into a tablet PC mode. (Continued) Hardware and Software Guide 1-7
Swivels the display and converts the tablet PC from the pen holder. Display Components Component ID Component 1 Pen holder 2 Pen eject button 3 Rotating hinge Description Secures the pen to the tablet PC. Ejects the pen from notebook mode into a tablet PC mode. (Continued) Hardware and Software Guide 1-7
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... device should be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation, including when the tablet PC display is below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Opens the tablet PC. The radiated output power of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, human proximity to Radio Frequency Radiation. Hardware and...
... device should be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation, including when the tablet PC display is below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Opens the tablet PC. The radiated output power of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, human proximity to Radio Frequency Radiation. Hardware and...
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... an optional S-Video device, such as a television, VCR, camcorder, overhead projector, or video capture card, with the tablet PC. Connects a modem cable. The extra 3 pins also enable an optional S-Video-to-composite adapter to the tablet PC using a standard USB cable. Connects a network cable. Rear Components Component ID Component 1 USB port 2 RJ-11 (modem...
... an optional S-Video device, such as a television, VCR, camcorder, overhead projector, or video capture card, with the tablet PC. Connects a modem cable. The extra 3 pins also enable an optional S-Video-to-composite adapter to the tablet PC using a standard USB cable. Connects a network cable. Rear Components Component ID Component 1 USB port 2 RJ-11 (modem...
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...a powered port that can be used without external power. and 2.0-compliant devices to the tablet PC using a standard USB cable, or connects an optional external MultiBay or external MultiBay II to the tablet PC. Also connects the audio function of an audio/video device, such as a television or ...VCR. Connects USB 1.1- Supports optional Type I, Type II, 32-bit (CardBus), or 16-bit PC Cards. Right-Side Components Component ID Component 1 ...
...a powered port that can be used without external power. and 2.0-compliant devices to the tablet PC using a standard USB cable, or connects an optional external MultiBay or external MultiBay II to the tablet PC. Also connects the audio function of an audio/video device, such as a television or ...VCR. Connects USB 1.1- Supports optional Type I, Type II, 32-bit (CardBus), or 16-bit PC Cards. Right-Side Components Component ID Component 1 ...
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Enables airflow to act as a pillow, blanket, rug, or thick clothing, may not prevent a product from being mishandled or stolen. Left-Side Components Component ID Component 1 Security cable slot 2 Vent Description Attaches an optional security cable to the tablet PC. Ä Security solutions are designed to cool internal components. Ä To prevent overheating, do not obstruct vents. Using the tablet PC on a soft surface, such as deterrents. These deterrants may block airflow. (Continued) Hardware and Software Guide 1-12
Enables airflow to act as a pillow, blanket, rug, or thick clothing, may not prevent a product from being mishandled or stolen. Left-Side Components Component ID Component 1 Security cable slot 2 Vent Description Attaches an optional security cable to the tablet PC. Ä Security solutions are designed to cool internal components. Ä To prevent overheating, do not obstruct vents. Using the tablet PC on a soft surface, such as deterrents. These deterrants may block airflow. (Continued) Hardware and Software Guide 1-12
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...changing the functions of the WLAN or Bluetooth device on the tablet PC. ■ In standby, slide toward the front of the tablet PC and release to exit standby. ■ In hibernation, slide toward the front of the tablet PC and release to Chapter 13, "Wireless (Select Models Only)."..., refer to turn on or off the tablet PC. Connects a USB 1.1- Hardware and Software Guide 1-13 When the tablet PC is ■ Off, slide toward the front of the tablet PC and release to Chapter 13, "Wireless (Select Models Only)." If the tablet PC has stopped responding and Microsoft® Windows&#...
...changing the functions of the WLAN or Bluetooth device on the tablet PC. ■ In standby, slide toward the front of the tablet PC and release to exit standby. ■ In hibernation, slide toward the front of the tablet PC and release to Chapter 13, "Wireless (Select Models Only)."..., refer to turn on or off the tablet PC. Connects a USB 1.1- Hardware and Software Guide 1-13 When the tablet PC is ■ Off, slide toward the front of the tablet PC and release to Chapter 13, "Wireless (Select Models Only)." If the tablet PC has stopped responding and Microsoft® Windows&#...
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Bottom Components Component ID Component 1 Docking connector 2 Expansion memory module compartment 3 Vents (3) Description Connects the tablet PC to cool internal components. Ä To prevent overheating, do not obstruct vents. Contains one expansion memory module slot. Using the tablet PC on a soft surface, such as a pillow, blanket, rug, or thick clothing, may block airflow. (Continued) Hardware and Software Guide 1-14 Enable airflow to an optional docking device.
Bottom Components Component ID Component 1 Docking connector 2 Expansion memory module compartment 3 Vents (3) Description Connects the tablet PC to cool internal components. Ä To prevent overheating, do not obstruct vents. Contains one expansion memory module slot. Using the tablet PC on a soft surface, such as a pillow, blanket, rug, or thick clothing, may block airflow. (Continued) Hardware and Software Guide 1-14 Enable airflow to an optional docking device.
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... 1-16 To avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, human proximity to Radio Frequency Radiation. The radiated output power of the tablet PC. Nevertheless, the device should be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation, including when the...
... 1-16 To avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, human proximity to Radio Frequency Radiation. The radiated output power of the tablet PC. Nevertheless, the device should be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation, including when the...
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Magnets Component ID Component Magnets (3) Description Top left: Engages the display latch. Bottom: Initiates standby if the display is closed while the tablet PC is turned on. Ä Keep diskettes and other magnetic media away from landscape to portrait mode. Hardware and Software Guide 1-17 Top right: Switches the panel orientation from magnetic fields, which can erase your data.
Magnets Component ID Component Magnets (3) Description Top left: Engages the display latch. Bottom: Initiates standby if the display is closed while the tablet PC is turned on. Ä Keep diskettes and other magnetic media away from landscape to portrait mode. Hardware and Software Guide 1-17 Top right: Switches the panel orientation from magnetic fields, which can erase your data.
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Enables you to tether the pen to erase handwriting on the tablet PC. When tapped on an external mouse. Hardware and Software Guide 1-18 Pen Components Component ID Component 1 Pen tip 2 Pen button 3 Pen tether eyelet 4 Pen eraser Description Interacts with the tether eyelet on the tablet PC, enables you to the tablet PC. Functions like the right button on or held over a pen-activated button, activates the button. Used with the tablet PC whenever the tip is touching the screen or within 1.27 cm (0.5 inch) of the screen.
Enables you to tether the pen to erase handwriting on the tablet PC. When tapped on an external mouse. Hardware and Software Guide 1-18 Pen Components Component ID Component 1 Pen tip 2 Pen button 3 Pen tether eyelet 4 Pen eraser Description Interacts with the tether eyelet on the tablet PC, enables you to the tablet PC. Functions like the right button on or held over a pen-activated button, activates the button. Used with the tablet PC whenever the tip is touching the screen or within 1.27 cm (0.5 inch) of the screen.
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Battery packs vary by region and country. Powers the tablet PC when the tablet PC is not connected to external power. 4 Modem cable* Connects the RJ-11 (modem) jack to an RJ-11 telephone jack or to a country-specific modem ...
Battery packs vary by region and country. Powers the tablet PC when the tablet PC is not connected to external power. 4 Modem cable* Connects the RJ-11 (modem) jack to an RJ-11 telephone jack or to a country-specific modem ...
