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ViewSonic® Convertible Tablet PC V1250 User Guide Microsoft® Windows XP Tablet PC Edition IMPORTANT! See the Customer Support table in this guide for contact information. 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.
ViewSonic® Convertible Tablet PC V1250 User Guide Microsoft® Windows XP Tablet PC Edition IMPORTANT! See the Customer Support table in this guide for contact information. 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.
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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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...of its useful life. Intel, Pentium and Celeron are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). nor for incidental or consequential damages resulting from ViewSonic Corporation. No part of this document... ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 VSMW27922-1W A-CD-TPCV1250-1 10-17-03 Product Disposal at : www.viewsonic.com. Corporate names and trademarks are registered trademarks of continuing product improvement, ViewSonic Corporation reserves the right to change without notice. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 1 Disclaimer: ViewSonic ...
...of its useful life. Intel, Pentium and Celeron are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). nor for incidental or consequential damages resulting from ViewSonic Corporation. No part of this document... ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 VSMW27922-1W A-CD-TPCV1250-1 10-17-03 Product Disposal at : www.viewsonic.com. Corporate names and trademarks are registered trademarks of continuing product improvement, ViewSonic Corporation reserves the right to change without notice. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 1 Disclaimer: ViewSonic ...
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... • 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 will help you set up your V1250 you to the web site for future shipping. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 2 The V1250 is missing in LAN, and Wi-FiTM wireless connectivity. Important! Getting Started...
... • 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 will help you set up your V1250 you to the web site for future shipping. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 2 The V1250 is missing in LAN, and Wi-FiTM wireless connectivity. Important! Getting Started...
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... high voltage parts. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 3 You may suffer serious injury if you touch these parts. • Avoid exposing the screen to 18". • NEVER REMOVE THE REAR COVER. dropping your V1250 could void the warranty. • Do not operate your V1250 outside in a wet, damp or extremely cold ... • If smoke, abnormal noise, or strange odor is present, immediately switch the V1250 off and call your dealer or ViewSonic. • Use only the AC/DC power adapter supplied with your V1250 with care; The screen should be facing away from a distance of 15" to direct...
... high voltage parts. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 3 You may suffer serious injury if you touch these parts. • Avoid exposing the screen to 18". • NEVER REMOVE THE REAR COVER. dropping your V1250 could void the warranty. • Do not operate your V1250 outside in a wet, damp or extremely cold ... • If smoke, abnormal noise, or strange odor is present, immediately switch the V1250 off and call your dealer or ViewSonic. • Use only the AC/DC power adapter supplied with your V1250 with care; The screen should be facing away from a distance of 15" to direct...
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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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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. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 8 Push in a half circle until you see the back of the display. 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. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 8 Push in a half circle until you see the back of the display. Turn the display screen clockwise around in and slide the latch to the left while gently opening the display screen.
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Align the two white marks shown below as you have a Tablet PC. For more information on using the Tablet PC, see the V1250 User Guide. 3. Now you close the display flat against the keyboard and the tablet clicks into place. 5. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 9 Press and slide the latch to the right. 4.
Align the two white marks shown below as you have a Tablet PC. For more information on using the Tablet PC, see the V1250 User Guide. 3. Now you close the display flat against the keyboard and the tablet clicks into place. 5. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 9 Press and slide the latch to the right. 4.
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... easily increase the system's capacity as the need arises. Advanced Graphic Engine The V1250 comes with a Mobile Intel® Pentium M Processor. Expandability The system offers one SO-DIMM slot for high performance graphics. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 10 Performance Features High Performance Processor The V1250 is equipped with 12.1 LCD and EM type digitizer. BIOS-level signature...
... easily increase the system's capacity as the need arises. Advanced Graphic Engine The V1250 comes with a Mobile Intel® Pentium M Processor. Expandability The system offers one SO-DIMM slot for high performance graphics. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 10 Performance Features High Performance Processor The V1250 is equipped with 12.1 LCD and EM type digitizer. BIOS-level signature...
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...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. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 11 Bright LCD Touch-screen Display The system is used to save battery life.... Wireless LAN, Fast Ethernet and Modem Connectivity For network access capability, the V1250 provides a built-in light sensor for ...
...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. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 11 Bright LCD Touch-screen Display The system is used to save battery life.... Wireless LAN, Fast Ethernet and Modem Connectivity For network access capability, the V1250 provides a built-in light sensor for ...
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... LAN is charging. • Off - The Wireless Indicator LED • Green - ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 12 indicates that the V1250 is on the top of the V1250 display the operating status of your V1250. Eval • Franklin Planner - Eval Indicators - The Battery Charge Indicator LED •...; Red - indicates that the unit is charging. indicates that the V1250 is ON. • Light Off - Software Included • Windows® XP Tablet PC Edition which includes: • Microsoft® Internet Explorer • Microsoft Outlook Express •...
... LAN is charging. • Off - The Wireless Indicator LED • Green - ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 12 indicates that the V1250 is on the top of the V1250 display the operating status of your V1250. Eval • Franklin Planner - Eval Indicators - The Battery Charge Indicator LED •...; Red - indicates that the unit is charging. indicates that the V1250 is ON. • Light Off - Software Included • Windows® XP Tablet PC Edition which includes: • Microsoft® Internet Explorer • Microsoft Outlook Express •...
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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 Function Table below. Using the Keyboard For more information, see the Special Keys -
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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 - context menu ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 14 Using the Touch Pad The Touch pad shown below acts like a mouse with special control keys.
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ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 15 Storage Hard Disk Drive Your V1250 offers a user-removable Hard Disk Drive. To replace, do the following: 1 Using a medium-size screwdriver, remove the screw holding the HD Bay cover. 2 Carefully remove ... Hard Drive holder to load and run files from a Compact Disc. see additional Accessories) which supports CD Burning and DVD media. Optical Disk Drive Your V1250 offers an Optical Disk Drive (Optional - For more functionality, you can opt for the DVD/CDRW Combo ODD which you can use to the new...
ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 15 Storage Hard Disk Drive Your V1250 offers a user-removable Hard Disk Drive. To replace, do the following: 1 Using a medium-size screwdriver, remove the screw holding the HD Bay cover. 2 Carefully remove ... Hard Drive holder to load and run files from a Compact Disc. see additional Accessories) which supports CD Burning and DVD media. Optical Disk Drive Your V1250 offers an Optical Disk Drive (Optional - For more functionality, you can opt for the DVD/CDRW Combo ODD which you can use to the new...
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... Display Brightness To increase the brightness, press the Function key [Fn] and the right arrow [ ]. If you are using the V1250 as a tablet and you have the brightness automatically adjust according to the illumination of the Control Panel window. 2 Click on Settings then click the Advanced... external monitor attached, change to the keys for Brightness Adjustment. To set your V1250 to Classic View located on the Screen Rotation tab and select Auto Change by Light Sensor. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 16 Caution: Do not place heavy objects on Start->Control Panel->Display. Doing ...
... Display Brightness To increase the brightness, press the Function key [Fn] and the right arrow [ ]. If you are using the V1250 as a tablet and you have the brightness automatically adjust according to the illumination of the Control Panel window. 2 Click on Settings then click the Advanced... external monitor attached, change to the keys for Brightness Adjustment. To set your V1250 to Classic View located on the Screen Rotation tab and select Auto Change by Light Sensor. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 16 Caution: Do not place heavy objects on Start->Control Panel->Display. Doing ...
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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 4 Click Apply or OK. See the Front View shown earlier in this user guide.
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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 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.
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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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...so may adversely impact the battery's overall life. The battery continues to charge while you don't have access to 2.5 hours. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 20 When the battery is fully charged, the battery charge indicator is plugged into an electrical outlet as shown in the Quick Start... degrees Fahrenheit (60 degrees Celsius). Charging the Battery and Charging Time CAUTION Before using the V1250 may adversely affect the battery pack. Failure to the V1250, plug the AC adapter into the V1250 and into an AC outlet. With the battery pack connected to fully charge the battery before...
...so may adversely impact the battery's overall life. The battery continues to charge while you don't have access to 2.5 hours. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 20 When the battery is fully charged, the battery charge indicator is plugged into an electrical outlet as shown in the Quick Start... degrees Fahrenheit (60 degrees Celsius). Charging the Battery and Charging Time CAUTION Before using the V1250 may adversely affect the battery pack. Failure to the V1250, plug the AC adapter into the V1250 and into an AC outlet. With the battery pack connected to fully charge the battery before...