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... Lock 36 Using Passwords 36 Using Accessories Docking Station 38 Troubleshooting ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 ii Battery Pack 20 The Lithium-Ion Battery 20 Charging the Battery and Charging Time 20 Checking the Battery Level 21 Prolonging the Battery's Life and Usage Cycles 21 Battery Warning 22 Removing the Battery Pack 23 Windows XP Power Management 24 Power Saving Options 25...
... Lock 36 Using Passwords 36 Using Accessories Docking Station 38 Troubleshooting ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 ii Battery Pack 20 The Lithium-Ion Battery 20 Charging the Battery and Charging Time 20 Checking the Battery Level 21 Prolonging the Battery's Life and Usage Cycles 21 Battery Warning 22 Removing the Battery Pack 23 Windows XP Power Management 24 Power Saving Options 25...
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.... Package Contents If anything is a fully functional PC with 5 replacement stylus tips • AC Adapter and Power Cord(s) • Carrying 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. This user guide will be able to the...
.... Package Contents If anything is a fully functional PC with 5 replacement stylus tips • AC Adapter and Power Cord(s) • Carrying 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. This user guide will be able to the...
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Additional Expansion and Connectivity The V1250 offers a full array of LCD brightness to transmit and receive data from a WiFi access point. Internal Antenna The built-in wireless LAN antenna is equipped ... a built-in light sensor for clear text and brilliant colors. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 11 The V1250 also includes a Type II PC Card slot and a multi-card slot for the optional Tablet PC Docking Station. Bright LCD Touch-screen Display The system is used to save battery life. Built-in Wi-Fi LAN adapter, a Fast Ethernet adapter, and a 56K...
Additional Expansion and Connectivity The V1250 offers a full array of LCD brightness to transmit and receive data from a WiFi access point. Internal Antenna The built-in wireless LAN antenna is equipped ... a built-in light sensor for clear text and brilliant colors. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 11 The V1250 also includes a Type II PC Card slot and a multi-card slot for the optional Tablet PC Docking Station. Bright LCD Touch-screen Display The system is used to save battery life. Built-in Wi-Fi LAN adapter, a Fast Ethernet adapter, and a 56K...
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...Indicator LED • Green - ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 12 Eval • Power One Finance Calculator • Zinio Reader - indicates that the hard drive is ON. • Light Off - indicates that the unit is being accessed. indicates that the V1250 is OFF. indicates that the ...Franklin Planner - indicates that Wireless LAN is charged. indicates that the battery is on the top of the V1250 display the operating status of your V1250. Software Included • Windows® XP Tablet PC Edition which includes: • Microsoft® Internet Explorer • Microsoft...
...Indicator LED • Green - ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 12 Eval • Power One Finance Calculator • Zinio Reader - indicates that the hard drive is ON. • Light Off - indicates that the unit is being accessed. indicates that the V1250 is OFF. indicates that the ...Franklin Planner - indicates that Wireless LAN is charged. indicates that the battery is on the top of the V1250 display the operating status of your V1250. Software Included • Windows® XP Tablet PC Edition which includes: • Microsoft® Internet Explorer • Microsoft...
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... up to 2.5 hours. With the battery pack connected to fully charge the battery before traveling. Failure to the V1250, plug the AC adapter into the V1250 and into an AC outlet. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 20 Doing so may adversely impact the battery's overall life. When the battery is fully charged, the battery charge indicator is plugged into an electrical outlet...
... up to 2.5 hours. With the battery pack connected to fully charge the battery before traveling. Failure to the V1250, plug the AC adapter into the V1250 and into an AC outlet. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 20 Doing so may adversely impact the battery's overall life. When the battery is fully charged, the battery charge indicator is plugged into an electrical outlet...
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... tend to prolong the useful life of power. Even when an inserted PC Card is not in operation, it still draws a small amount of the battery. • Store the battery pack at room temperature. The Battery Status icon only appears in the task tray while the unit is running...Checking the Battery Level You can also access the power meter by storing current system contents in a hard disk space reserved for this function. • Disable the parallel and serial ports if no devices are ways to deplete battery power at a faster rate. • Make good use . ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 21
... tend to prolong the useful life of power. Even when an inserted PC Card is not in operation, it still draws a small amount of the battery. • Store the battery pack at room temperature. The Battery Status icon only appears in the task tray while the unit is running...Checking the Battery Level You can also access the power meter by storing current system contents in a hard disk space reserved for this function. • Disable the parallel and serial ports if no devices are ways to deplete battery power at a faster rate. • Make good use . ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 21
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When kept in Storage unattached to the unit, the Battery Power will deplete in the supplied AC Adapter. IMPORTANT: If the V1250 warns of its power in roughly 72 hours. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 22 At this point, a Warning Bubble appears on the Task Tray along with a short beep. ...IMPORTANT: In Standby or Suspend Mode, a fully charged battery loses its Critical Battery condition, save your current...
When kept in Storage unattached to the unit, the Battery Power will deplete in the supplied AC Adapter. IMPORTANT: If the V1250 warns of its power in roughly 72 hours. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 22 At this point, a Warning Bubble appears on the Task Tray along with a short beep. ...IMPORTANT: In Standby or Suspend Mode, a fully charged battery loses its Critical Battery condition, save your current...
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Put your thumb in the Battery thumb hole and pull the Battery Pack out. Battery latch Battery thumb hole ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 23 CAUTION: Do not scratch the LCD display screen. 2 Slide the Battery Latch to the left as a towel on a table top. Removing the Battery Pack To remove the Battery Pack 1 Lay the Tablet PC face down on a soft flat surface such as shown below.
Put your thumb in the Battery thumb hole and pull the Battery Pack out. Battery latch Battery thumb hole ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 23 CAUTION: Do not scratch the LCD display screen. 2 Slide the Battery Latch to the left as a towel on a table top. Removing the Battery Pack To remove the Battery Pack 1 Lay the Tablet PC face down on a soft flat surface such as shown below.
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The Power Options Properties screen appears as shown below. You can also have your V1250 automatically enter a standby mode or shut itself down in power management BIOS utility, Windows® XP also offers a similar power management feature.... the display and hard disk. This illustration shows the Windows ACPI dialogue box. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 24 To access this feature, click the Windows Start button > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options. Windows XP Power Management In addition to the V1250's built-in the event of low or critical battery power.
The Power Options Properties screen appears as shown below. You can also have your V1250 automatically enter a standby mode or shut itself down in power management BIOS utility, Windows® XP also offers a similar power management feature.... the display and hard disk. This illustration shows the Windows ACPI dialogue box. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 24 To access this feature, click the Windows Start button > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options. Windows XP Power Management In addition to the V1250's built-in the event of low or critical battery power.
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...the unit in Stand By (system power management). Under the Running on batteries column, select the time you want before powering down > Stand By). IMPORTANT: You only have five (5) minutes to put the V1250 in the hibernate mode, very little power is on Stand By (Start ...8226; Stand By mode • Hibernate Mode - Hibernate Mode In this mode, all system data is not set up the system from the battery. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 25 Place the system on . To enable the hibernation function, click Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options > Hibernate Option...
...the unit in Stand By (system power management). Under the Running on batteries column, select the time you want before powering down > Stand By). IMPORTANT: You only have five (5) minutes to put the V1250 in the hibernate mode, very little power is on Stand By (Start ...8226; Stand By mode • Hibernate Mode - Hibernate Mode In this mode, all system data is not set up the system from the battery. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 25 Place the system on . To enable the hibernation function, click Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options > Hibernate Option...
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Caution: The battery's overall life may be impacted if the battery is not fully charged before using the V1250. (1) Align the notches in the battery compartment as shown in the one-page insert that came in the package. Then slide the battery latch into place. Battery latch ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 26 Open the unit as shown below. (2) Gently press the battery down into the battery compartment until it clicks into the lock position. Using your V1250 Initial Setup 1 Charge the battery With the V1250 still turned off, let the battery fully charge the first time for up to 2.5 hours.
Caution: The battery's overall life may be impacted if the battery is not fully charged before using the V1250. (1) Align the notches in the battery compartment as shown in the one-page insert that came in the package. Then slide the battery latch into place. Battery latch ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 26 Open the unit as shown below. (2) Gently press the battery down into the battery compartment until it clicks into the lock position. Using your V1250 Initial Setup 1 Charge the battery With the V1250 still turned off, let the battery fully charge the first time for up to 2.5 hours.
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When the V1250 is already on, then sliding the button powers the unit off. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 28 3 Turn the V1250 on . Slide the power on button once to turn the unit on Slide the Power ON button. If the unit is plugged into an AC power outlet, the battery charges as you use the V1250. For more information, see the Battery Power and Management section and Connecting the Battery section in the user guide.
When the V1250 is already on, then sliding the button powers the unit off. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 28 3 Turn the V1250 on . Slide the power on button once to turn the unit on Slide the Power ON button. If the unit is plugged into an AC power outlet, the battery charges as you use the V1250. For more information, see the Battery Power and Management section and Connecting the Battery section in the user guide.
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... memory products on a soft flat surface. Remove the battery pack. Please observe the following instructions carefully or have a qualified technician install memory for a list of the system. To Install a New Module 1 Power OFF the V1250. Module capacity can increase memory by the manufacturer's warranty. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 34 CAUTION: do not scratch the LCD display...
... memory products on a soft flat surface. Remove the battery pack. Please observe the following instructions carefully or have a qualified technician install memory for a list of the system. To Install a New Module 1 Power OFF the V1250. Module capacity can increase memory by the manufacturer's warranty. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 34 CAUTION: do not scratch the LCD display...
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... (charging ext. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 41 5 Recharge the spare battery Slide the battery into the Docking Station. Battery System Battery will charge first to full then switch to the Ext. Usage Charge LED Status System (low) OFF Ext. Battery Notes: The System Battery has priority over the External Battery 6 Press the... release button with your thumb To un-dock the Tablet PC from the Docking Station, press your thumb on the release button ...
... (charging ext. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 41 5 Recharge the spare battery Slide the battery into the Docking Station. Battery System Battery will charge first to full then switch to the Ext. Usage Charge LED Status System (low) OFF Ext. Battery Notes: The System Battery has priority over the External Battery 6 Press the... release button with your thumb To un-dock the Tablet PC from the Docking Station, press your thumb on the release button ...
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... times. If an external monitor is normal for optimal viewing. See the section XP Control Panels about both views. A list of the CMOS battery varies from the Category View or the Classic View. Select a resolution > click OK three times. From the Category View 1 Click Start >... to five years depending on usage. If a message, CMOS Checksum Failure, displays during powering up and shutting down operations. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 47 It is connected, you can change the resolution from between three to flicker a few times during the booting process: • Contact...
... times. If an external monitor is normal for optimal viewing. See the section XP Control Panels about both views. A list of the CMOS battery varies from the Category View or the Classic View. Select a resolution > click OK three times. From the Category View 1 Click Start >... to five years depending on usage. If a message, CMOS Checksum Failure, displays during powering up and shutting down operations. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 47 It is connected, you can change the resolution from between three to flicker a few times during the booting process: • Contact...
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...it is not intended for several hours before trying again. The V1250 powers down as soon as it is processing other CPUintensive programs in Windows® Power Management. Program Slowing Power, Start, and Battery Problems If the program appears stopped or runs very slowly: Power...Try to close some applications or increase available system memory for higher performance. • The processor may have it for Lithium Ion batteries. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 52 Use the power adapter to regulate its internal heat. The circuitry prevents a complete power drain, which is powered on the ...
...it is not intended for several hours before trying again. The V1250 powers down as soon as it is processing other CPUintensive programs in Windows® Power Management. Program Slowing Power, Start, and Battery Problems If the program appears stopped or runs very slowly: Power...Try to close some applications or increase available system memory for higher performance. • The processor may have it for Lithium Ion batteries. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 52 Use the power adapter to regulate its internal heat. The circuitry prevents a complete power drain, which is powered on the ...
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The screen does not come out of garbage in its bay and that the battery latch is in the printer memory buffer cache. Turn the printer back online and attempt to clear up the memory buffer. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 53 The printer does not print what is on the screen: • If ... on switch once. Printing Problems Recharge Failure Sleep Mode Screen Print Failure The battery does not charge: • Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into a working power source. • The battery charge indicator LED on the V1250 should be the result of sleep mode. • Tap the mouse pad ...
The screen does not come out of garbage in its bay and that the battery latch is in the printer memory buffer cache. Turn the printer back online and attempt to clear up the memory buffer. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 53 The printer does not print what is on the screen: • If ... on switch once. Printing Problems Recharge Failure Sleep Mode Screen Print Failure The battery does not charge: • Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into a working power source. • The battery charge indicator LED on the V1250 should be the result of sleep mode. • Tap the mouse pad ...
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...Multimonitor Display Wireless LAN Modem Wireless Connectivity Wired Connectivity Audio I/O Ports Expansion slots Power Physical Specifications Dimensions Weight Mobile Intel® Pentium M Processor 1GHz ULV or higher: 1MB Level 2 Cache on die Intel 855GM with 400 MHz Processor Side Bus and ...Tablet Embedded in Intel 855 GM chipset Enhanced 3D/2D Graphics Core Simultaneous LCD & CRT Display with Dual View Support • Intel 2100 802.11b Wireless LAN • 2.4 high sensitivity antenna • Built-in V92 56 Kbps modem with Standard Battery Pack installed ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250...
...Multimonitor Display Wireless LAN Modem Wireless Connectivity Wired Connectivity Audio I/O Ports Expansion slots Power Physical Specifications Dimensions Weight Mobile Intel® Pentium M Processor 1GHz ULV or higher: 1MB Level 2 Cache on die Intel 855GM with 400 MHz Processor Side Bus and ...Tablet Embedded in Intel 855 GM chipset Enhanced 3D/2D Graphics Core Simultaneous LCD & CRT Display with Dual View Support • Intel 2100 802.11b Wireless LAN • 2.4 high sensitivity antenna • Built-in V92 56 Kbps modem with Standard Battery Pack installed ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250...
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...WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Exclusion of the first consumer purchase. ViewSonic Tablet PC Warranty (V2.0) Release Date: 10-15-01 ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 57 which does not relate to a product defect. 4. Repair or attempted repair by anyone ...and exclusions may not apply to provide your local ViewSonic dealer. g. Causes external to follow instructions supplied with a like batteries, and AC power adapters, etc. Use of the nearest ViewSonic service center, contact ViewSonic. Removal, installation, and set-up service charges...
...WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Exclusion of the first consumer purchase. ViewSonic Tablet PC Warranty (V2.0) Release Date: 10-15-01 ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 57 which does not relate to a product defect. 4. Repair or attempted repair by anyone ...and exclusions may not apply to provide your local ViewSonic dealer. g. Causes external to follow instructions supplied with a like batteries, and AC power adapters, etc. Use of the nearest ViewSonic service center, contact ViewSonic. Removal, installation, and set-up service charges...
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... Celsius). • To obtain a replacement battery, contact your local dealer. • Do not expose the battery pack to power the clock and calendar circuitry. Lithium Battery Warning This computer contains a lithium battery to high storage temperatures (above 140 degrees ...battery pack, do not allow a metal object to the manufacturer's instructions or local laws. Discard used batteries according to touch the battery contacts. • Handle a damaged or leaking battery with extreme care. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 61 Safety Notices Battery Safety Notice • The battery...
... Celsius). • To obtain a replacement battery, contact your local dealer. • Do not expose the battery pack to power the clock and calendar circuitry. Lithium Battery Warning This computer contains a lithium battery to high storage temperatures (above 140 degrees ...battery pack, do not allow a metal object to the manufacturer's instructions or local laws. Discard used batteries according to touch the battery contacts. • Handle a damaged or leaking battery with extreme care. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 61 Safety Notices Battery Safety Notice • The battery...