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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. ViewSonic® Convertible Tablet PC V1250 User Guide Microsoft® Windows XP Tablet PC Edition IMPORTANT!
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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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... in the United States and/or other countries. Product Registration To meet your product on the Internet at: www.viewsonic.com. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 1 ViewSonic and the three birds logo are registered trademarks of ViewSonic Corporation. Intel, Pentium and Celeron are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. ENERGY STAR is a trademark of the U.S. nor for energy efficiency. For...
... in the United States and/or other countries. Product Registration To meet your product on the Internet at: www.viewsonic.com. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 1 ViewSonic and the three birds logo are registered trademarks of ViewSonic Corporation. Intel, Pentium and Celeron are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. ENERGY STAR is a trademark of the U.S. nor for energy efficiency. For...
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...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 improve its many features. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 2 The V1250 is missing in your V1250 and introduce you to its use including the ...Customer Support table in this guide. • Tablet PC V1250 • Stylus and tip remover with built-in this user guide and click on your V1250 you have any technical support issues, contact ViewSonic before returning the product. Save the original ...
...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 improve its many features. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 2 The V1250 is missing in your V1250 and introduce you to its use including the ...Customer Support table in this guide. • Tablet PC V1250 • Stylus and tip remover with built-in this user guide and click on your V1250 you have any technical support issues, contact ViewSonic before returning the product. Save the original ...
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... heavy objects on the screen, video cable, or power cord. • If smoke, abnormal noise, or strange odor is present, immediately switch the V1250 off and call your V1250. 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...
... heavy objects on the screen, video cable, or power cord. • If smoke, abnormal noise, or strange odor is present, immediately switch the V1250 off and call your V1250. 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...
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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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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. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 8 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.
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. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 8 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.
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3. 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. For more information on using the Tablet PC, see the V1250 User Guide. Press and slide the latch to the right. 4. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 9
3. 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. For more information on using the Tablet PC, see the V1250 User Guide. Press and slide the latch to the right. 4. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 9
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... an integrated Intel video processor for memory expansion, allowing users to -tablet PC design. Meets Intel Centrino convertible tablet platform criteria with a Mobile Intel® Pentium M Processor. Advanced Graphic Engine The V1250 comes with a fast SO-DIMM DDR SDRAM. BIOS-level signature verification... input for security. Convert to PC Innovative and patented convertible notebook-to easily increase the system's capacity as the need arises. Memory The V1250 is equipped with 12.1 LCD and EM type digitizer. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 10 Expandability The system offers one...
... an integrated Intel video processor for memory expansion, allowing users to -tablet PC design. Meets Intel Centrino convertible tablet platform criteria with a Mobile Intel® Pentium M Processor. Advanced Graphic Engine The V1250 comes with a fast SO-DIMM DDR SDRAM. BIOS-level signature verification... input for security. Convert to PC Innovative and patented convertible notebook-to easily increase the system's capacity as the need arises. Memory The V1250 is equipped with 12.1 LCD and EM type digitizer. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 10 Expandability The system offers one...
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... Antenna The built-in Wi-Fi LAN adapter, a Fast Ethernet adapter, and a 56K modem. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 11 Wireless LAN, Fast Ethernet and Modem Connectivity For network access capability, the V1250 provides a built-in wireless LAN antenna is equipped with 12.1 inch TFT XVGA touch-screen display ..., external VGA port, Firewire port, and a multi-pin connector for additional expansion. 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. Additional...
... Antenna The built-in Wi-Fi LAN adapter, a Fast Ethernet adapter, and a 56K modem. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 11 Wireless LAN, Fast Ethernet and Modem Connectivity For network access capability, the V1250 provides a built-in wireless LAN antenna is equipped with 12.1 inch TFT XVGA touch-screen display ..., external VGA port, Firewire port, and a multi-pin connector for additional expansion. 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. Additional...
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...; Franklin Planner - LED Status Indicators The LED Status Indicators on . • Off - indicates that Wireless LAN is on the top of the V1250 display the operating status of your V1250. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 12 indicates that Wireless LAN is off. The Hard Drive (HDD) Access LED • Flashing Green - The Power Indicator LED • Green...
...; Franklin Planner - LED Status Indicators The LED Status Indicators on . • Off - indicates that Wireless LAN is on the top of the V1250 display the operating status of your V1250. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 12 indicates that Wireless LAN is off. The Hard Drive (HDD) Access LED • Flashing Green - The Power Indicator LED • Green...
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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 Using the Keyboard For more information, see the Special Keys - Function Table below.
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 Using the Keyboard For more information, see the Special Keys - Function Table below.
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Using the Touch Pad The Touch pad shown below acts like a mouse with special control keys. context menu ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 14 Switch between applications Escape Scroll up/down, & push to Enter Open Internet Right click -
Using the Touch Pad The Touch pad shown below acts like a mouse with special control keys. context menu ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 14 Switch between applications Escape Scroll up/down, & push to Enter Open Internet Right click -
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... holding the Hard Drive holder. 4 Install the Hard Drive holder to load and run files from a Compact Disc. Optical Disk Drive Your V1250 offers an Optical Disk Drive (Optional - ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 15 For more functionality, you can opt for the DVD/CDRW Combo ODD which you can use to the new hard drive.... 5 Replace the HD Bay cover and re-install the screw. see additional Accessories) which supports CD Burning and DVD media. Storage Hard Disk Drive Your V1250 offers a user-removable Hard Disk Drive.
... holding the Hard Drive holder. 4 Install the Hard Drive holder to load and run files from a Compact Disc. Optical Disk Drive Your V1250 offers an Optical Disk Drive (Optional - ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 15 For more functionality, you can opt for the DVD/CDRW Combo ODD which you can use to the new hard drive.... 5 Replace the HD Bay cover and re-install the screw. see additional Accessories) which supports CD Burning and DVD media. Storage Hard Disk Drive Your V1250 offers a user-removable Hard Disk Drive.
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... AC power and have no external monitor attached, change to Suspend Mode when not in . If you are using the V1250 as a tablet and you are in use. See screen shot below. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 16 Adjusting the Display Brightness To increase the brightness, press the Function key [Fn] and the right arrow [ ]. Display Your...
... AC power and have no external monitor attached, change to Suspend Mode when not in . If you are using the V1250 as a tablet and you are in use. See screen shot below. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 16 Adjusting the Display Brightness To increase the brightness, press the Function key [Fn] and the right arrow [ ]. Display Your...
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ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 17 See the Front View shown earlier in this user guide. 4 Click Apply or OK. 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 See the Front View shown earlier in this user guide. 4 Click Apply or OK. Screen Rotation To rotate the screen from Portrait to Landscape mode or vice versa, press the Rotate button ( ) on the Tablet PC.
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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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For more information on your keyboard and the up [ ] key Audio down key [ ]. Audio Adjusting the Audio Adjust Windows® audio features by pressing [Fn] on keyboard shortcuts including Mute audio, see the Special Function Key table. 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. 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 Adjusting the Audio Adjust Windows® audio features by pressing [Fn] on keyboard shortcuts including Mute audio, see the Special Function Key table. 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. Or, from the speaker symbol in Speakers ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 19
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...). IMPORTANT: Be sure to reserve adequate charge time before using the V1250 for up to 2.5 hours. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 20 Charging the Battery and Charging Time CAUTION Before using the V1250 may adversely affect the battery pack. Battery Pack The Lithium-Ion Battery Your V1250 uses a removable Lithium-Ion battery pack that provides power when you...
...). IMPORTANT: Be sure to reserve adequate charge time before using the V1250 for up to 2.5 hours. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 20 Charging the Battery and Charging Time CAUTION Before using the V1250 may adversely affect the battery pack. Battery Pack The Lithium-Ion Battery Your V1250 uses a removable Lithium-Ion battery pack that provides power when you...