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ViewSonic® Convertible Tablet PC V1250 User Guide Microsoft® Windows XP Tablet PC Edition For all technical support issues, or if anything is missing as listed under Package Contents in this user guide, please contact ViewSonic before returning the product. IMPORTANT! See the Customer Support table in this guide for contact information.
ViewSonic® Convertible Tablet PC V1250 User Guide Microsoft® Windows XP Tablet PC Edition For all technical support issues, or if anything is missing as listed under Package Contents in this user guide, please contact ViewSonic before returning the product. IMPORTANT! See the Customer Support table in this guide for contact information.
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Contents Getting Started Package Contents 2 Optional Accessories 2 Optional Warranties/Insurance 2 Precautions 3 Knowing Your V1250 V1250 Tour 4 Front View 4 Back View 5 Left View 6 Bottom View 7 Converting to a Tablet 8 Performance Features 10 High Performance Processor 10 Convert to PC 10 Input 10 Memory 10 Advanced Graphic Engine 10 Expandability 10 Bright LCD Touch-screen Display 11 ... TFT Display Device 16 Adjusting the Display Brightness 16 Automatic Brightness 16 Screen Rotation 17 XP Control Panels 18 Audio 19 Adjusting the Audio 19 ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 i
Contents Getting Started Package Contents 2 Optional Accessories 2 Optional Warranties/Insurance 2 Precautions 3 Knowing Your V1250 V1250 Tour 4 Front View 4 Back View 5 Left View 6 Bottom View 7 Converting to a Tablet 8 Performance Features 10 High Performance Processor 10 Convert to PC 10 Input 10 Memory 10 Advanced Graphic Engine 10 Expandability 10 Bright LCD Touch-screen Display 11 ... TFT Display Device 16 Adjusting the Display Brightness 16 Automatic Brightness 16 Screen Rotation 17 XP Control Panels 18 Audio 19 Adjusting the Audio 19 ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 i
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... By Mode 25 Save To Disk - Hibernate Mode 25 The Power On/Power Management Button 25 Bridge Battery Feature 25 Using your V1250 Initial Setup 26 Booting up for the first time 29 Calibrating the touch screen 30 Connectivity 31 Modem 31 Ethernet 31 Wireless LAN ...32 USB 33 1394 Firewire 33 Expansion 33 PC Card 33 Multicard Slot 33 Upgrading the System Memory 34 Installing a New Memory Module 34 Security 36 Using the Security Lock 36 Using Passwords 36 Using Accessories Docking Station 38 Troubleshooting ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 ii
... By Mode 25 Save To Disk - Hibernate Mode 25 The Power On/Power Management Button 25 Bridge Battery Feature 25 Using your V1250 Initial Setup 26 Booting up for the first time 29 Calibrating the touch screen 30 Connectivity 31 Modem 31 Ethernet 31 Wireless LAN ...32 USB 33 1394 Firewire 33 Expansion 33 PC Card 33 Multicard Slot 33 Upgrading the System Memory 34 Installing a New Memory Module 34 Security 36 Using the Security Lock 36 Using Passwords 36 Using Accessories Docking Station 38 Troubleshooting ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 ii
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..., Pentium and Celeron are registered trademarks of the Video Electronics Standards Association. ENERGY STAR is a registered trademark of ViewSonic Corporation. Corporate names and trademarks are the property of Product Life ViewSonic is concerned about proper disposal. nor for energy efficiency. For Your Records Product Name: Model Number: Document Number: Serial Number: Purchase Date: ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250...
..., Pentium and Celeron are registered trademarks of the Video Electronics Standards Association. ENERGY STAR is a registered trademark of ViewSonic Corporation. Corporate names and trademarks are the property of Product Life ViewSonic is concerned about proper disposal. nor for energy efficiency. For Your Records Product Name: Model Number: Document Number: Serial Number: Purchase Date: ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250...
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...send and receive e-mail and access the Internet. Important! ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 2 The V1250 is missing in LAN, and Wi-FiTM wireless connectivity. With your V1250 you will help you set up your V1250 and introduce you will be able to the web site for... Case • Battery Pack • Recovery CD Package • Quick Start Guide • User Guide on C:\V1250\UG Optional Accessories The Tablet PC V1250 offers a host of a ViewSonic Convertible Tablet PC V1250. In addition, you to its use including the following: • Docking Station • Portfolio Bag • ...
...send and receive e-mail and access the Internet. Important! ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 2 The V1250 is missing in LAN, and Wi-FiTM wireless connectivity. With your V1250 you will help you set up your V1250 and introduce you will be able to the web site for... Case • Battery Pack • Recovery CD Package • Quick Start Guide • User Guide on C:\V1250\UG Optional Accessories The Tablet PC V1250 offers a host of a ViewSonic Convertible Tablet PC V1250. In addition, you to its use including the following: • Docking Station • Portfolio Bag • ...
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.... • If smoke, abnormal noise, or strange odor is present, immediately switch the V1250 off and call your V1250. The screen should be facing away from a distance of 15" to 18". • NEVER REMOVE THE REAR COVER. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 3 Your V1250 contains high voltage parts. You may suffer serious injury if you touch these parts...
.... • If smoke, abnormal noise, or strange odor is present, immediately switch the V1250 off and call your V1250. The screen should be facing away from a distance of 15" to 18". • NEVER REMOVE THE REAR COVER. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 3 Your V1250 contains high voltage parts. You may suffer serious injury if you touch these parts...
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Knowing Your V1250 V1250 Tour This section shows the following views of visible ports and buttons: Front View Back View Left View Bottom View Front View Open latch LCD Display Microphone Security Key (Ctrl-Alt-Del) Rotate Wireless ON/OFF Journal ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 Wireless On/Off Charging status HD access Sleep Power Auto-brightness sensor 4
Knowing Your V1250 V1250 Tour This section shows the following views of visible ports and buttons: Front View Back View Left View Bottom View Front View Open latch LCD Display Microphone Security Key (Ctrl-Alt-Del) Rotate Wireless ON/OFF Journal ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 Wireless On/Off Charging status HD access Sleep Power Auto-brightness sensor 4
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Converting to a Tablet To convert the V1250 to a vertical position as shown below. 2. Push in a half circle until you see the back of the display. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 8 Turn the display screen clockwise around in and slide the latch to the left while gently opening the display screen. Open the display to a tablet, do the following. 1.
Converting to a Tablet To convert the V1250 to a vertical position as shown below. 2. Push in a half circle until you see the back of the display. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 8 Turn the display screen clockwise around in and slide the latch to the left while gently opening the display screen. Open the display to a tablet, do the following. 1.
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For more information on using the Tablet PC, see the V1250 User Guide. 3. Press and slide the latch to the right. 4. Now you close the display flat against the keyboard and the tablet clicks into place. 5. Align the two white marks shown below as you have a Tablet PC. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 9
For more information on using the Tablet PC, see the V1250 User Guide. 3. Press and slide the latch to the right. 4. Now you close the display flat against the keyboard and the tablet clicks into place. 5. Align the two white marks shown below as you have a Tablet PC. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 9
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... Processor Side Bus. Meets Intel Centrino convertible tablet platform criteria with a Mobile Intel® Pentium M Processor. Expandability The system offers one SO-DIMM slot for easy note-taking, form-filling, and e-book application. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 10 Intel 855 GM with a fast SO-DIMM DDR SDRAM. Convert to PC Innovative and patented convertible notebook-to easily...
... Processor Side Bus. Meets Intel Centrino convertible tablet platform criteria with a Mobile Intel® Pentium M Processor. Expandability The system offers one SO-DIMM slot for easy note-taking, form-filling, and e-book application. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 10 Intel 855 GM with a fast SO-DIMM DDR SDRAM. Convert to PC Innovative and patented convertible notebook-to easily...
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...56K modem. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 11 Bright LCD Touch-screen Display The system is used to save battery life. Additional Expansion and Connectivity The V1250 offers a full array of LCD brightness to transmit and receive data from a WiFi access point. The V1250 also includes a Type II PC Card slot... and a multi-card slot for the optional Tablet PC Docking Station. Wireless LAN, Fast Ethernet and Modem Connectivity For network access capability, the V1250 provides a built-in light sensor for clear...
...56K modem. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 11 Bright LCD Touch-screen Display The system is used to save battery life. Additional Expansion and Connectivity The V1250 offers a full array of LCD brightness to transmit and receive data from a WiFi access point. The V1250 also includes a Type II PC Card slot... and a multi-card slot for the optional Tablet PC Docking Station. Wireless LAN, Fast Ethernet and Modem Connectivity For network access capability, the V1250 provides a built-in light sensor for clear...
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...indicates that the unit is on the top of the V1250 display the operating status of your V1250. indicates that Wireless LAN is ON. • Light Off - indicates that the V1250 is charged. Software Included • Windows® XP Tablet PC Edition which includes: • Microsoft® Internet Explorer... eBook Reader • Citrix® ICA® Client • Colligo Software - The Battery Charge Indicator LED • Red - ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 12 indicates that the battery is charging. Eval • Power One Finance Calculator • Zinio Reader -
...indicates that the unit is on the top of the V1250 display the operating status of your V1250. indicates that Wireless LAN is ON. • Light Off - indicates that the V1250 is charged. Software Included • Windows® XP Tablet PC Edition which includes: • Microsoft® Internet Explorer... eBook Reader • Citrix® ICA® Client • Colligo Software - The Battery Charge Indicator LED • Red - ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 12 indicates that the battery is charging. Eval • Power One Finance Calculator • Zinio Reader -
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Function Table below. Using the Keyboard For more information, see the Special Keys - Function Help Sleep Display Toggle Display On/Off Speaker On/Off Num Lock Scroll Lock Brightness Up Brightness Down Volume Up Volume Down Hotkey Fn+F1 Fn+F2 Fn+F3 Fn+F4 Fn+F5 Fn+F11 Fn+F12 Fn+Right Cursor Fn+Left Cursor Fn+Up Cursor Fn+Down Cursor Beep No Yes No No No No No No No No No ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 13
Function Table below. Using the Keyboard For more information, see the Special Keys - Function Help Sleep Display Toggle Display On/Off Speaker On/Off Num Lock Scroll Lock Brightness Up Brightness Down Volume Up Volume Down Hotkey Fn+F1 Fn+F2 Fn+F3 Fn+F4 Fn+F5 Fn+F11 Fn+F12 Fn+Right Cursor Fn+Left Cursor Fn+Up Cursor Fn+Down Cursor Beep No Yes No No No No No No No No No ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 13
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context menu ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 14 Using the Touch Pad The Touch pad shown below acts like a mouse with special control keys. Switch between applications Escape Scroll up/down, & push to Enter Open Internet Right click -
context menu ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 14 Using the Touch Pad The Touch pad shown below acts like a mouse with special control keys. Switch between applications Escape Scroll up/down, & push to Enter Open Internet Right click -
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Optical Disk Drive Your V1250 offers an Optical Disk Drive (Optional - see additional Accessories) which supports CD Burning and DVD media. For more functionality, you can opt for the DVD/... plastic tab provided. 3 Remove the two screws holding the Hard Drive holder. 4 Install the Hard Drive holder to load and run files from a Compact Disc. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 15 Storage Hard Disk Drive Your V1250 offers a user-removable Hard Disk Drive.
Optical Disk Drive Your V1250 offers an Optical Disk Drive (Optional - see additional Accessories) which supports CD Burning and DVD media. For more functionality, you can opt for the DVD/... plastic tab provided. 3 Remove the two screws holding the Hard Drive holder. 4 Install the Hard Drive holder to load and run files from a Compact Disc. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 15 Storage Hard Disk Drive Your V1250 offers a user-removable Hard Disk Drive.
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...you do not see the Display Icon, click Switch to Classic View located on the Screen Rotation tab and select Auto Change by Light Sensor. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 16 Doing so may damage the display. This is very useful when using AC power and have no access to the keys for Brightness Adjustment.... See screen shot below. Caution: Do not place heavy objects on Start->Control Panel->Display. Display Your V1250 uses a high performance 12.1-inch active matrix TFT panel that will display millions of colors at your desk, connect your...
...you do not see the Display Icon, click Switch to Classic View located on the Screen Rotation tab and select Auto Change by Light Sensor. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 16 Doing so may damage the display. This is very useful when using AC power and have no access to the keys for Brightness Adjustment.... See screen shot below. Caution: Do not place heavy objects on Start->Control Panel->Display. Display Your V1250 uses a high performance 12.1-inch active matrix TFT panel that will display millions of colors at your desk, connect your...
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4 Click Apply or OK. See the Front View shown earlier in this user guide. Screen Rotation To rotate the screen from Portrait to Landscape mode or vice versa, press the Rotate button ( ) on the Tablet PC. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 17
4 Click Apply or OK. See the Front View shown earlier in this user guide. Screen Rotation To rotate the screen from Portrait to Landscape mode or vice versa, press the Rotate button ( ) on the Tablet PC. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 17
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Click here to switch to Classic View Click here to switch to view the Control Panel as shown below: the Category View and the Classic View. XP Control Panels Your V1250 running on XP has two ways to Category View ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 18
Click here to switch to Classic View Click here to switch to view the Control Panel as shown below: the Category View and the Classic View. XP Control Panels Your V1250 running on XP has two ways to Category View ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 18
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Or, from the speaker symbol in Speakers ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 19 For more information on your keyboard and the up [ ] key Audio down key [ ]. Audio mute [F5] key [Fn] Function key Audio up key [ ] or [Fn] and the down [ ] key Built-in the task bar or the control panel. Audio Adjusting the Audio Adjust Windows® audio features by pressing [Fn] on keyboard shortcuts including Mute audio, see the Special Function Key table.
Or, from the speaker symbol in Speakers ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 19 For more information on your keyboard and the up [ ] key Audio down key [ ]. Audio mute [F5] key [Fn] Function key Audio up key [ ] or [Fn] and the down [ ] key Built-in the task bar or the control panel. Audio Adjusting the Audio Adjust Windows® audio features by pressing [Fn] on keyboard shortcuts including Mute audio, see the Special Function Key table.
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...Start Guide. Handling Tips • Do not touch the metal ends of the battery connector. • Do not expose battery packs to the V1250, plug the AC adapter into the V1250 and into an AC outlet. IMPORTANT: Be sure to reserve adequate charge time before using the...the first time, leave the unit turned off . Charging the Battery and Charging Time CAUTION Before using the V1250 may adversely affect the battery pack. The battery continues to charge while you don't have access to an AC outlet. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 20 Doing so may adversely impact the battery's overall life.
...Start Guide. Handling Tips • Do not touch the metal ends of the battery connector. • Do not expose battery packs to the V1250, plug the AC adapter into the V1250 and into an AC outlet. IMPORTANT: Be sure to reserve adequate charge time before using the...the first time, leave the unit turned off . Charging the Battery and Charging Time CAUTION Before using the V1250 may adversely affect the battery pack. The battery continues to charge while you don't have access to an AC outlet. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 20 Doing so may adversely impact the battery's overall life.