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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. 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.
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Contents 1 Component ID Top Components 1-1 Lights 1-1 Pointing Devices 1-3 Buttons 1-4 Keys 1-5 Pen-Activated Buttons 1-6 Display Components 1-7 Front Components 1-9 Rear Components 1-10 Right-Side Components 1-11 Left-Side Components 1-12 Bottom Components 1-14 Wireless Antennae 1-16 Magnets 1-17 Pen Components 1-18 Additional Hardware Components 1-19 2 Power Power Control and Light Locations 2-1 Power Sources 2-3 Standby and Hibernation 2-4 Standby 2-4 Hibernation 2-5 Initiating Standby, Hibernation or Shutdown 2-6 Hardware and Software Guide iii
Contents 1 Component ID Top Components 1-1 Lights 1-1 Pointing Devices 1-3 Buttons 1-4 Keys 1-5 Pen-Activated Buttons 1-6 Display Components 1-7 Front Components 1-9 Rear Components 1-10 Right-Side Components 1-11 Left-Side Components 1-12 Bottom Components 1-14 Wireless Antennae 1-16 Magnets 1-17 Pen Components 1-18 Additional Hardware Components 1-19 2 Power Power Control and Light Locations 2-1 Power Sources 2-3 Standby and Hibernation 2-4 Standby 2-4 Hibernation 2-5 Initiating Standby, Hibernation or Shutdown 2-6 Hardware and Software Guide iii
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...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 the Power Options Window 2-12 Displaying the Power Meter Icon 2-13 Setting or Changing a Power... Pack . . . 2-19 Charging Battery Packs 2-21 Managing Low-Battery Conditions 2-24 Calibrating a Battery Pack 2-26 Conserving Battery Power 2-30 Storing a Battery Pack 2-32 Disposing of a Used Battery Pack 2-33 3 Pointing Devices and Keyboard Pointing Devices 3-1 Using...
...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 the Power Options Window 2-12 Displaying the Power Meter Icon 2-13 Setting or Changing a Power... Pack . . . 2-19 Charging Battery Packs 2-21 Managing Low-Battery Conditions 2-24 Calibrating a Battery Pack 2-26 Conserving Battery Power 2-30 Storing a Battery Pack 2-32 Disposing of a Used Battery Pack 2-33 3 Pointing Devices and Keyboard Pointing Devices 3-1 Using...
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...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 Security Features 13-7 Installing Wireless Software (Optional 13-8 Troubleshooting Devices 13-9 Bluetooth Wireless Device (Select Models Only) . . . 13-10 Device Power States 13-...
...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 Security Features 13-7 Installing Wireless Software (Optional 13-8 Troubleshooting Devices 13-9 Bluetooth Wireless Device (Select Models Only) . . . 13-10 Device Power States 13-...
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... Preferences in Computer Setup 14-4 Passwords 14-4 HP and Windows Passwords 14-5 HP and Windows Password Guidelines 14-6 HP Administrator Passwords 14-8 Setting HP Administrator Passwords 14-9 Entering HP Administrator Passwords 14-10 Power-On Passwords 14-10 Setting Power-On Passwords 14-11 Entering Power-On Passwords 14-12 Requiring a Power-On Password at Restart . . . . . 14-12 DriveLock...
... Preferences in Computer Setup 14-4 Passwords 14-4 HP and Windows Passwords 14-5 HP and Windows Password Guidelines 14-6 HP Administrator Passwords 14-8 Setting HP Administrator Passwords 14-9 Entering HP Administrator Passwords 14-10 Power-On Passwords 14-10 Setting Power-On Passwords 14-11 Entering Power-On Passwords 14-12 Requiring a Power-On Password at Restart . . . . . 14-12 DriveLock...
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... 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 B-4 MultiBoot Preferences B-5 Setting a...
... 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 B-4 MultiBoot Preferences B-5 Setting a...
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... 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 not connected to full charge capacity. If the tablet PC is enabled. *For information about establishing a wireless link, refer to Chapter 13, "Wireless (Select Models...
... 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 not connected to full charge capacity. If the tablet PC is enabled. *For information about establishing a wireless link, refer to Chapter 13, "Wireless (Select Models...
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... an optional IrDA-compliant device. Opens the tablet PC. Sends and receives Bluetooth device signals. Å Exposure to the antennae should be not less than 20 cm (8 inches) during normal operation is minimized. The radiated output power of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, human proximity to Radio Frequency Radiation. Nevertheless, the...
... an optional IrDA-compliant device. Opens the tablet PC. Sends and receives Bluetooth device signals. Å Exposure to the antennae should be not less than 20 cm (8 inches) during normal operation is minimized. The radiated output power of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, human proximity to Radio Frequency Radiation. Nevertheless, the...
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...) jack 3 RJ-45 (network) jack 4 Power connector 5 External monitor port 6 S-Video-out jack Description Connects USB 1.1- It connects an optional S-Video device, such as a television, VCR, camcorder, overhead projector, or video capture card, with the tablet PC. Is a 7-pin, dual-purpose jack. The... extra 3 pins also enable an optional S-Video-to-composite adapter to the tablet PC using a standard USB cable. Connects a modem cable. Connects an optional ...
...) jack 3 RJ-45 (network) jack 4 Power connector 5 External monitor port 6 S-Video-out jack Description Connects USB 1.1- It connects an optional S-Video device, such as a television, VCR, camcorder, overhead projector, or video capture card, with the tablet PC. Is a 7-pin, dual-purpose jack. The... extra 3 pins also enable an optional S-Video-to-composite adapter to the tablet PC using a standard USB cable. Connects a modem cable. Connects an optional ...
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...-Side Components Component ID Component 1 Audio-out (headphone) jack 2 Audio-in (microphone) jack 3 USB port 4 PC Card eject button 5 PC Card slot 6 Digital Media Slot Description Connects optional headphones or powered stereo speakers. 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...
...-Side Components Component ID Component 1 Audio-out (headphone) jack 2 Audio-in (microphone) jack 3 USB port 4 PC Card eject button 5 PC Card slot 6 Digital Media Slot Description Connects optional headphones or powered stereo speakers. 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...
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... a connection. 4 USB port 5 Info Center button 6 Power switch* 7 Speaker ✎ To establish a wireless connection, a wireless network must already be used software solutions. or 2.0-compliant device to exit hibernation. When the tablet PC is ■ Off, slide toward the front of commonly ... 13, "Wireless (Select Models Only)." Enables you to the "Power Options" section in Chapter 2, "Power." For information about changing the functions of the power features, refer to view a list of the tablet PC and release to the tablet PC using a standard USB cable. Connects a USB 1.1-
... a connection. 4 USB port 5 Info Center button 6 Power switch* 7 Speaker ✎ To establish a wireless connection, a wireless network must already be used software solutions. or 2.0-compliant device to exit hibernation. When the tablet PC is ■ Off, slide toward the front of commonly ... 13, "Wireless (Select Models Only)." Enables you to the "Power Options" section in Chapter 2, "Power." For information about changing the functions of the power features, refer to view a list of the tablet PC and release to the tablet PC using a standard USB cable. Connects a USB 1.1-
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...Software Guide 1-16 For optimal transmission, keep the areas immediately around the antennae free from the outside of the tablet PC. The radiated output power of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, human proximity to Radio Frequency Radiation. To avoid the possibility of..., the 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. Wireless Antennae Component ID Component Description Antennae (2) (select models only)* Send...
...Software Guide 1-16 For optimal transmission, keep the areas immediately around the antennae free from the outside of the tablet PC. The radiated output power of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, human proximity to Radio Frequency Radiation. To avoid the possibility of..., the 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. Wireless Antennae Component ID Component Description Antennae (2) (select models only)* Send...
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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 adapter. 5 Country-specific modem adapter (included ... required)* Adapts the modem cable to an AC outlet. Hardware and Software Guide 1-19 Component ID Additional Hardware Components Component Description 1 AC adapter Converts AC power to DC power. 2 Power cord* 3 Battery pack* Connects an AC adapter to a non-RJ-11 telephone jack...
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 adapter. 5 Country-specific modem adapter (included ... required)* Adapts the modem cable to an AC outlet. Hardware and Software Guide 1-19 Component ID Additional Hardware Components Component Description 1 AC adapter Converts AC power to DC power. 2 Power cord* 3 Battery pack* Connects an AC adapter to a non-RJ-11 telephone jack...
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2 Power Power Control and Light Locations Component 1 fn+f3 Description Initiates standby. (Continued) Hardware and Software Guide 2-1
2 Power Power Control and Light Locations Component 1 fn+f3 Description Initiates standby. (Continued) Hardware and Software Guide 2-1
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...-battery condition, when the light begins blinking amber. Green: The tablet PC is ■ Off, slide toward the front of the tablet PC and release to full charge capacity. Power Component 2 Power switch 3 power light 4 power light 5 Battery light Description When the tablet PC is on. Blinking green: The tablet PC is charging. When the battery reaches a critical low-battery condition, the...
...-battery condition, when the light begins blinking amber. Green: The tablet PC is ■ Off, slide toward the front of the tablet PC and release to full charge capacity. Power Component 2 Power switch 3 power light 4 power light 5 Battery light Description When the tablet PC is on. Blinking green: The tablet PC is charging. When the battery reaches a critical low-battery condition, the...
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... for common tasks. Task Work in most software applications Charge or calibrate a battery pack in the tablet PC ■ External power supplied through ■ AC adapter ■ Optional docking device Hardware and Software Guide 2-3 The following devices: ❐ AC adapter ... ■ Optional automobile or aircraft adapter Ä To prevent damage to a CD Recommended Power Source ■ Charged battery pack in the tablet PC Install or modify system software or write to the tablet PC and aircraft systems, do not charge the battery pack while you are using a Combo Adapter...
... for common tasks. Task Work in most software applications Charge or calibrate a battery pack in the tablet PC ■ External power supplied through ■ AC adapter ■ Optional docking device Hardware and Software Guide 2-3 The following devices: ❐ AC adapter ... ■ Optional automobile or aircraft adapter Ä To prevent damage to a CD Recommended Power Source ■ Charged battery pack in the tablet PC Install or modify system software or write to the tablet PC and aircraft systems, do not charge the battery pack while you are using a Combo Adapter...
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... are not in this chapter for extended periods. Connect the tablet PC to use . When you resume from standby, your work returns to the screen where you or by the system. Refer to system components that are energy-saving features that conserve power and reduce startup time. Hardware and Software Guide 2-4 When standby...
... are not in this chapter for extended periods. Connect the tablet PC to use . When you resume from standby, your work returns to the screen where you or by the system. Refer to system components that are energy-saving features that conserve power and reduce startup time. Hardware and Software Guide 2-4 When standby...
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..., the system will not automatically save your work while power is not displayed as an option if it in the Power Options window. When the tablet PC is in hibernation: ■ Do not dock or undock the tablet PC in order to the screen where you restore from hibernation... check box is selected. Ä CAUTION: If the configuration of the tablet PC is enabled, select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options > Hibernate tab. Power Hibernation Hibernation saves your work to restore from hibernation. If a power-on the hard drive, and then shuts down the...
..., the system will not automatically save your work while power is not displayed as an option if it in the Power Options window. When the tablet PC is in hibernation: ■ Do not dock or undock the tablet PC in order to the screen where you restore from hibernation... check box is selected. Ä CAUTION: If the configuration of the tablet PC is enabled, select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options > Hibernate tab. Power Hibernation Hibernation saves your work to restore from hibernation. If a power-on the hard drive, and then shuts down the...
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HP recommends that hibernation remains enabled, especially if you are operating the tablet PC on battery power and do one of the battery pack when the tablet PC will be disconnected from standby. Shutting down the tablet PC and removing the battery pack is uncertain, you resume from external power for an ... pack gets extremely low, hibernation saves your work to the hard drive, and uses much less power than leaving the tablet PC on battery pack storage, refer to an external power supply. Your work returns instantly to the screen when you do not have access to the "...
HP recommends that hibernation remains enabled, especially if you are operating the tablet PC on battery power and do one of the battery pack when the tablet PC will be disconnected from standby. Shutting down the tablet PC and removing the battery pack is uncertain, you resume from external power for an ... pack gets extremely low, hibernation saves your work to the hard drive, and uses much less power than leaving the tablet PC on battery pack storage, refer to an external power supply. Your work returns instantly to the screen when you do not have access to the "...
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Power When Using Infrared Communication or Drive Media Ä CAUTION: Do not initiate standby or hibernation while using drive media. Select No. ❏ You may stop the playback. Hardware and Software Guide 2-7 Note the following guidelines: ■ If the tablet PC is in possible video and audio degradation and loss of infrared and Bluetooth...
Power When Using Infrared Communication or Drive Media Ä CAUTION: Do not initiate standby or hibernation while using drive media. Select No. ❏ You may stop the playback. Hardware and Software Guide 2-7 Note the following guidelines: ■ If the tablet PC is in possible video and audio degradation and loss of infrared and Bluetooth...