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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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... missing in LAN, and Wi-FiTM wireless connectivity. 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.
... missing in LAN, and Wi-FiTM wireless connectivity. 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.
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... 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 wireless LAN antenna is equipped with 12.1 inch TFT XVGA touch-screen display panel for additional expansion. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 11 Built-in light sensor for auto-adjustment...
... 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 wireless LAN antenna is equipped with 12.1 inch TFT XVGA touch-screen display panel for additional expansion. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 11 Built-in light sensor for auto-adjustment...
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indicates that the unit is off. The Battery Charge Indicator LED • Red - Eval • Alias Wavefront - ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 12 indicates that Wireless LAN is OFF. The Standby Indicator LED • Green - indicates that the hard drive is charging. indicates that the V1250 is being accessed. indicates that the unit is charging. • Off - The...
indicates that the unit is off. The Battery Charge Indicator LED • Red - Eval • Alias Wavefront - ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 12 indicates that Wireless LAN is OFF. The Standby Indicator LED • Green - indicates that the hard drive is charging. indicates that the V1250 is being accessed. indicates that the unit is charging. • Off - The...
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...leave the unit turned off . Failure to an AC outlet. When the battery is fully charged, the battery charge indicator is plugged into an electrical outlet as shown in the Quick Start Guide. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 20 IMPORTANT: Be sure to temperatures below 32 degrees Fahrenheit (0 degree ...Celsius) or above 140 degrees Fahrenheit (60 degrees Celsius). Doing so may adversely impact the battery's overall life. Handling Tips • Do not...
...leave the unit turned off . Failure to an AC outlet. When the battery is fully charged, the battery charge indicator is plugged into an electrical outlet as shown in the Quick Start Guide. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 20 IMPORTANT: Be sure to temperatures below 32 degrees Fahrenheit (0 degree ...Celsius) or above 140 degrees Fahrenheit (60 degrees Celsius). Doing so may adversely impact the battery's overall life. Handling Tips • Do not...
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...tend to prolong the useful life of the task tray as shown on battery power but not while the unit is running on the right. Prolonging the Battery's Life and Usage Cycles There are attached. • Eject any PC Card from the card slot when not in operation, it still draws ... function. Even when an inserted PC Card is running off an external power source through the AC Adapter. Save To Disk saves the most energy by clicking the Power Options icon in the Windows Control Panel. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 21 You can check the remaining battery power in the task tray while...
...tend to prolong the useful life of the task tray as shown on battery power but not while the unit is running on the right. Prolonging the Battery's Life and Usage Cycles There are attached. • Eject any PC Card from the card slot when not in operation, it still draws ... function. Even when an inserted PC Card is running off an external power source through the AC Adapter. Save To Disk saves the most energy by clicking the Power Options icon in the Windows Control Panel. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 21 You can check the remaining battery power in the task tray while...
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...ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 22 When kept in the supplied AC Adapter. IMPORTANT: In Standby or Suspend Mode, a fully charged battery loses its Critical Battery condition, save your current work immediately or plug in Storage unattached to 3%. Critical Battery Warning The Critical Battery Warning occurs when the Battery Power falls to the unit, the Battery... from the task tray along with a short beep as a reminder. IMPORTANT: If the V1250 warns of its power in about 30~60 days. Battery Warning Low Battery Warning The low battery condition occurs when the Battery Power falls to 6%.
...ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 22 When kept in the supplied AC Adapter. IMPORTANT: In Standby or Suspend Mode, a fully charged battery loses its Critical Battery condition, save your current work immediately or plug in Storage unattached to 3%. Critical Battery Warning The Critical Battery Warning occurs when the Battery Power falls to the unit, the Battery... from the task tray along with a short beep as a reminder. IMPORTANT: If the V1250 warns of its power in about 30~60 days. Battery Warning Low Battery Warning The low battery condition occurs when the Battery Power falls to 6%.
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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. CAUTION: Do not scratch the LCD display screen. 2 Slide the Battery Latch to the left as a towel on a table top. Put your thumb in the Battery thumb hole and pull the Battery Pack out. Battery latch Battery thumb hole ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 23
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. CAUTION: Do not scratch the LCD display screen. 2 Slide the Battery Latch to the left as a towel on a table top. Put your thumb in the Battery thumb hole and pull the Battery Pack out. Battery latch Battery thumb hole ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 23
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... Windows power management allows you to the V1250's built-in the event of low or critical battery power. Note: The V1250's BIOS supports Windows APM and ACPI modes. Consult a Windows manual on how to use Windows ACPI settings or for the display and hard disk. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 24 This illustration shows the Windows ACPI dialogue...
... Windows power management allows you to the V1250's built-in the event of low or critical battery power. Note: The V1250's BIOS supports Windows APM and ACPI modes. Consult a Windows manual on how to use Windows ACPI settings or for the display and hard disk. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 24 This illustration shows the Windows ACPI dialogue...
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... On/Off button serves two functions: to put the V1250 in Stand By (system power management). To put the unit in Stand By do one of the following: • Slide the power button. Power Saving Options When battery power reaches critical low (3% remaining), the system enters ...• Click Start > Turn Off > Stand By. • Press Fn and F2 on and to turn the V1250 on the V1250 without losing any data. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 25 Under the Running on batteries column, select the time you want before powering down > Stand By). Click Start > select Turn Off Computer > click...
... On/Off button serves two functions: to put the V1250 in Stand By (system power management). To put the unit in Stand By do one of the following: • Slide the power button. Power Saving Options When battery power reaches critical low (3% remaining), the system enters ...• Click Start > Turn Off > Stand By. • Press Fn and F2 on and to turn the V1250 on the V1250 without losing any data. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 25 Under the Running on batteries column, select the time you want before powering down > Stand By). Click Start > select Turn Off Computer > click...
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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. Battery latch ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 26 Then slide the battery latch into place. 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. Battery latch ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 26 Then slide the battery latch into place. Open the unit as shown below. (2) Gently press the battery down into the battery compartment until it clicks into the lock position.
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If the unit is plugged into an AC power outlet, the battery charges as you use the V1250. 3 Turn the V1250 on . 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 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. 3 Turn the V1250 on . 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 Slide the power on button once to turn the unit on Slide the Power ON button.
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... be 256 MB or 512 MB. Go to the V1250. Remove the battery pack. Upgrading the System Memory Many applications will run faster when the system's memory capacity is a delicate process. CAUTION: do not scratch the LCD display screen or the lid cover. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 34 Module capacity can increase memory by the manufacturer...
... be 256 MB or 512 MB. Go to the V1250. Remove the battery pack. Upgrading the System Memory Many applications will run faster when the system's memory capacity is a delicate process. CAUTION: do not scratch the LCD display screen or the lid cover. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 34 Module capacity can increase memory by the manufacturer...
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... on the release button until the unit disengages. Battery System Battery will charge first to full then switch to the Ext. battery ON (charging) (low) OFF (Full) System (low + Ext. Battery (low) OFF (charging system) ON (charging ext. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 41 5 Recharge the spare battery Slide the battery into the Docking Station. battery OFF (both full) Battery Charged System Battery Ext.
... on the release button until the unit disengages. Battery System Battery will charge first to full then switch to the Ext. battery ON (charging) (low) OFF (Full) System (low + Ext. Battery (low) OFF (charging system) ON (charging ext. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 41 5 Recharge the spare battery Slide the battery into the Docking Station. battery OFF (both full) Battery Charged System Battery Ext.
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... > Change the screen resolution > Settings tab > Advanced > Adapter tab > click List of the CMOS battery varies from between three to 800 x 600 for the display to flicker a few times during the booting process: • Contact ViewSonic Customer Support. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 47 From the Classic View 1 Click Start > click Control Panel > double-click the Display...
... > Change the screen resolution > Settings tab > Advanced > Adapter tab > click List of the CMOS battery varies from between three to 800 x 600 for the display to flicker a few times during the booting process: • Contact ViewSonic Customer Support. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 47 From the Classic View 1 Click Start > click Control Panel > double-click the Display...
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... CPUintensive programs in Windows® Power Management. The battery life gets shorter and shorter: • The battery has a finite life of about 500 charge cycles. If your battery is still responding. • Restart the V1250. • This may be normal for several hours before trying again. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 52 Try to regulate its internal heat. Make...
... CPUintensive programs in Windows® Power Management. The battery life gets shorter and shorter: • The battery has a finite life of about 500 charge cycles. If your battery is still responding. • Restart the V1250. • This may be normal for several hours before trying again. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 52 Try to regulate its internal heat. Make...
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... on the screen: • If the printer prints strange symbols, this can be lit when you have installed the correct printer driver. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 53 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...
... on the screen: • If the printer prints strange symbols, this can be lit when you have installed the correct printer driver. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 53 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...
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...Graphics 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 ICH4 ...Docking Connector • One CardBus Type II Slot • One Expansion multi-card Slot • 28W-Hr Standard Li-Lon Battery Pack • 1.5 hour Rapid Charge (unit off); 2.5 hour charge in V92 56 Kbps modem with Standard Battery Pack installed ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 54
...Graphics 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 ICH4 ...Docking Connector • One CardBus Type II Slot • One Expansion multi-card Slot • 28W-Hr Standard Li-Lon Battery Pack • 1.5 hour Rapid Charge (unit off); 2.5 hour charge in V92 56 Kbps modem with Standard Battery Pack installed ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 54
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...requirements or that software will be replaced periodically) and two (2) years for the third party software included with a like batteries, and AC power adapters, etc. e. g. Removal, installation, and set-up service charges. Limitation of the first consumer...ship the product freight prepaid in material and workmanship during the warranty period. VIEWSONIC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR: 1. ViewSonic Tablet PC Warranty (V2.0) Release Date: 10-15-01 ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 57 b. ViewSonic provides no warranty for all consumable parts like product. Exclusion of any ...
...requirements or that software will be replaced periodically) and two (2) years for the third party software included with a like batteries, and AC power adapters, etc. e. g. Removal, installation, and set-up service charges. Limitation of the first consumer...ship the product freight prepaid in material and workmanship during the warranty period. VIEWSONIC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR: 1. ViewSonic Tablet PC Warranty (V2.0) Release Date: 10-15-01 ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 57 b. ViewSonic provides no warranty for all consumable parts like product. Exclusion of any ...
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... object to your local waste disposal provider regarding local restrictions on the disposal or recycling of explosion if the battery is replaced incorrectly. Discard used batteries according to power the clock and calendar circuitry. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 61 There is a danger of batteries. Replace only with this device only. Replace only with extreme care. Safety Notices...
... object to your local waste disposal provider regarding local restrictions on the disposal or recycling of explosion if the battery is replaced incorrectly. Discard used batteries according to power the clock and calendar circuitry. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 61 There is a danger of batteries. Replace only with this device only. Replace only with extreme care. Safety Notices...
