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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. ViewSonic® Convertible Tablet PC V1250 User Guide Microsoft® Windows XP Tablet PC Edition
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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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... 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... 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 Battery Pack 20 The Lithium-Ion Battery 20 Charging the Battery and Charging Time 20 Checking the Battery Level 21 Prolonging the ...
... 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... 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 Battery Pack 20 The Lithium-Ion Battery 20 Charging the Battery and Charging Time 20 Checking the Battery Level 21 Prolonging the ...
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... without notice. Intel, Pentium and Celeron are the property of this product. Disclaimer: ViewSonic Corporation shall not be copied, reproduced, or transmitted by any means, for energy efficiency. No part of this document may be liable for incidental or consequential damages resulting from ViewSonic Corporation. Please dispose of Apple Computer, Inc. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 1 Centrino is...
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... 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. Important! See the Customer Support table in this guide. • Tablet PC V1250 • Stylus and tip remover with built-in this user guide and click on Accessories. Getting...
... 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. Important! See the Customer Support table in this guide. • Tablet PC V1250 • Stylus and tip remover with built-in this user guide and click on Accessories. Getting...
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...The screen should be facing away from a distance of 15" to direct sunlight or another heat source. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 3 dropping your V1250 could void the warranty. • Do not operate your V1250 outside in a wet, damp or extremely cold environment. • Do not place heavy objects on ...8226; 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; Precautions • For best viewing conditions view the screen from direct ...
...The screen should be facing away from a distance of 15" to direct sunlight or another heat source. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 3 dropping your V1250 could void the warranty. • Do not operate your V1250 outside in a wet, damp or extremely cold environment. • Do not place heavy objects on ...8226; 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; Precautions • For best viewing conditions view the screen from 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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Push in a half circle until you see the back of the display. Open the display to the left while gently opening the display screen. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 8 Converting to a Tablet To convert the V1250 to a tablet, do the following. 1. Turn the display screen clockwise around in and slide the latch to a vertical position as shown below. 2.
Push in a half circle until you see the back of the display. Open the display to the left while gently opening the display screen. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 8 Converting to a Tablet To convert the V1250 to a tablet, do the following. 1. Turn the display screen clockwise around in and slide the latch to a vertical position as shown below. 2.
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Press and slide the latch to the right. 4. 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. Now you close the display flat against the keyboard and the tablet clicks into place. 5. 3.
Press and slide the latch to the right. 4. 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. Now you close the display flat against the keyboard and the tablet clicks into place. 5. 3.
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...processor for security. Memory The V1250 is equipped with a Mobile Intel® Pentium M Processor. Intel 855 GM with 12.1 LCD and EM type digitizer. Input Supports inking and pen input for memory expansion, allowing users to -tablet PC design. Expandability The system ...note-taking, form-filling, and e-book application. Convert to PC Innovative and patented convertible notebook-to easily increase the system's capacity as the need arises. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 10 Meets Intel Centrino convertible tablet platform criteria with 400 MHz Processor Side Bus. Performance Features...
...processor for security. Memory The V1250 is equipped with a Mobile Intel® Pentium M Processor. Intel 855 GM with 12.1 LCD and EM type digitizer. Input Supports inking and pen input for memory expansion, allowing users to -tablet PC design. Expandability The system ...note-taking, form-filling, and e-book application. Convert to PC Innovative and patented convertible notebook-to easily increase the system's capacity as the need arises. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 10 Meets Intel Centrino convertible tablet platform criteria with 400 MHz Processor Side Bus. Performance Features...
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... a built-in wireless LAN antenna is equipped with 12.1 inch TFT XVGA touch-screen display panel for additional expansion. The V1250 also includes a Type II PC Card slot and a multi-card slot for clear text and brilliant colors. Built-in light sensor for auto-adjustment of I/O ports ...two Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports, microphone and audio out jacks, external VGA port, Firewire port, and a multi-pin connector for the optional Tablet PC Docking Station. Internal Antenna The built-in Wi-Fi LAN adapter, a Fast Ethernet adapter, and a 56K modem. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 11
... a built-in wireless LAN antenna is equipped with 12.1 inch TFT XVGA touch-screen display panel for additional expansion. The V1250 also includes a Type II PC Card slot and a multi-card slot for clear text and brilliant colors. Built-in light sensor for auto-adjustment of I/O ports ...two Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports, microphone and audio out jacks, external VGA port, Firewire port, and a multi-pin connector for the optional Tablet PC Docking Station. Internal Antenna The built-in Wi-Fi LAN adapter, a Fast Ethernet adapter, and a 56K modem. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 11
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... that the hard drive is charging. • Off - The Wireless Indicator LED • Green - indicates that the V1250 is being accessed. indicates that the unit is charged. indicates that the battery is OFF. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 12 Eval • Panda AntiVirus - The Power Indicator LED • Green Light - LED Status Indicators The LED Status...
... that the hard drive is charging. • Off - The Wireless Indicator LED • Green - indicates that the V1250 is being accessed. indicates that the unit is charged. indicates that the battery is OFF. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 12 Eval • Panda AntiVirus - The Power Indicator LED • Green Light - LED Status Indicators The LED Status...
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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 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 - Using the Touch Pad The Touch pad shown below acts like a mouse with special control keys.
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Optical Disk Drive Your V1250 offers an Optical Disk Drive (Optional - To replace, do the following: 1 Using a medium-size screwdriver, remove the screw holding the HD ... the Hard Drive holder. 4 Install the Hard Drive holder to load and run files from a Compact Disc. Storage Hard Disk Drive Your V1250 offers a user-removable Hard Disk Drive. For more functionality, you can opt for the DVD/CDRW Combo ODD which you can use to.... 5 Replace the HD Bay cover and re-install the screw. see additional Accessories) which supports CD Burning and DVD media. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 15
Optical Disk Drive Your V1250 offers an Optical Disk Drive (Optional - To replace, do the following: 1 Using a medium-size screwdriver, remove the screw holding the HD ... the Hard Drive holder. 4 Install the Hard Drive holder to load and run files from a Compact Disc. Storage Hard Disk Drive Your V1250 offers a user-removable Hard Disk Drive. For more functionality, you can opt for the DVD/CDRW Combo ODD which you can use to.... 5 Replace the HD Bay cover and re-install the screw. see additional Accessories) which supports CD Burning and DVD media. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 15
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... to the illumination of the environment you are using AC power and have no access to the keys for Brightness Adjustment. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 16 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...the life of the Control Panel window. 2 Click on Settings then click the Advanced Tab. 3 Click on Start->Control Panel->Display. To set your V1250 to Suspend Mode when not in . Adjusting the Display Brightness To increase the brightness, press the Function key [Fn] and the right arrow [ ]....
... to the illumination of the environment you are using AC power and have no access to the keys for Brightness Adjustment. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 16 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...the life of the Control Panel window. 2 Click on Settings then click the Advanced Tab. 3 Click on Start->Control Panel->Display. To set your V1250 to Suspend Mode when not in . Adjusting the Display Brightness To increase the brightness, press the Function key [Fn] and the right arrow [ ]....
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See the Front View shown earlier in this user guide. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 17 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.
See the Front View shown earlier in this user guide. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 17 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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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. 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.
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... 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. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 20 The battery continues to charge while you don't have access to 2.5 hours. When the battery is fully charged, the battery ... • 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. Doing so may adversely impact the battery's overall life. With the battery pack connected to temperatures...
... 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. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 20 The battery continues to charge while you don't have access to 2.5 hours. When the battery is fully charged, the battery ... • 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. Doing so may adversely impact the battery's overall life. With the battery pack connected to temperatures...