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IMPORTANT! 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 See the Customer Support table in this guide for contact information.
IMPORTANT! 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 See the Customer Support table in this guide for contact information.
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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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... graphic, Outlook, DirectX, DirectSound, Microsoft Word, MSN, Excel, and the Windows logo are the property of Product Life ViewSonic is concerned about proper disposal. Intel, Pentium and Celeron are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 1 Citrix, WindView, and ICA are registered trademarks of Citrix Systems, Inc. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). You can also...
... graphic, Outlook, DirectX, DirectSound, Microsoft Word, MSN, Excel, and the Windows logo are the property of Product Life ViewSonic is concerned about proper disposal. Intel, Pentium and Celeron are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 1 Citrix, WindView, and ICA are registered trademarks of Citrix Systems, Inc. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). You can also...
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...be able to improve its many features. In addition, you will be able to the web site for future shipping. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 2 With your Package Contents from the list below, or if you to its use including the following: •...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. The V1250 is missing in LAN, and Wi-FiTM wireless connectivity. Getting Started Congratulations on Accessories.
...be able to improve its many features. In addition, you will be able to the web site for future shipping. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 2 With your Package Contents from the list below, or if you to its use including the following: •...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. The V1250 is missing in LAN, and Wi-FiTM wireless connectivity. Getting Started Congratulations on Accessories.
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... power cord. • 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; ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 3 The screen should be facing away from a distance of 15" to direct sunlight or another heat...
... power cord. • 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; ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 3 The screen should be facing away from a distance of 15" to direct sunlight or another heat...
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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 the left while gently opening the display screen. 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. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 8 Converting to a Tablet To convert the V1250 to a tablet, do the following. 1.
Open the display to the left while gently opening the display screen. 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. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 8 Converting to a Tablet To convert the V1250 to a tablet, do the following. 1.
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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. Press and slide the latch to the right. 4. Now you close the display flat against the keyboard and the tablet clicks into place. 5. 3.
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. Press and slide the latch to the right. 4. Now you close the display flat against the keyboard and the tablet clicks into place. 5. 3.
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...174; Pentium M Processor. Advanced Graphic Engine The V1250 comes with a fast SO-DIMM DDR SDRAM. Expandability The system offers one SO-DIMM slot for security. BIOS-level signature verification (written password) for memory expansion, allowing users to -tablet PC design. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 10... Intel 855 GM with 12.1 LCD and EM type digitizer. Convert to PC Innovative and patented convertible notebook-to easily increase the system's capacity as...
...174; Pentium M Processor. Advanced Graphic Engine The V1250 comes with a fast SO-DIMM DDR SDRAM. Expandability The system offers one SO-DIMM slot for security. BIOS-level signature verification (written password) for memory expansion, allowing users to -tablet PC design. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 10... Intel 855 GM with 12.1 LCD and EM type digitizer. Convert to PC Innovative and patented convertible notebook-to easily increase the system's capacity as...
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... is used to save battery life. The V1250 also includes a Type II PC Card slot and a multi-card slot for the optional Tablet PC Docking Station. Additional Expansion and Connectivity The V1250 offers a full array of LCD brightness to transmit and receive data from a WiFi access point. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 11 Built-in light sensor for auto-adjustment...
... is used to save battery life. The V1250 also includes a Type II PC Card slot and a multi-card slot for the optional Tablet PC Docking Station. Additional Expansion and Connectivity The V1250 offers a full array of LCD brightness to transmit and receive data from a WiFi access point. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 11 Built-in light sensor for auto-adjustment...
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...Eval Indicators - indicates that the V1250 is OFF. indicates that the battery is being accessed. indicates that the hard drive is charged. indicates that the unit is off. The Battery Charge Indicator LED • Red - ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 12 indicates that Wireless LAN is... charging. • Off - The Wireless Indicator LED • Green - indicates that the V1250 is on the top of the V1250 display the operating status of your V1250. LED Status Indicators The LED...
...Eval Indicators - indicates that the V1250 is OFF. indicates that the battery is being accessed. indicates that the hard drive is charged. indicates that the unit is off. The Battery Charge Indicator LED • Red - ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 12 indicates that Wireless LAN is... charging. • Off - The Wireless Indicator LED • Green - indicates that the V1250 is on the top of the V1250 display the operating status of your V1250. LED Status Indicators The LED...
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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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... an Optical Disk Drive (Optional - see additional Accessories) which supports CD Burning and DVD media. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 15 To replace, do the following: 1 Using a medium-size screwdriver, remove the screw holding the HD Bay cover. 2 Carefully remove the cover to expose the ... use to the new hard drive and replace the screws. 5 Replace the HD Bay cover and re-install the screw. Storage Hard Disk Drive Your V1250 offers a user-removable Hard Disk Drive.
... an Optical Disk Drive (Optional - see additional Accessories) which supports CD Burning and DVD media. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 15 To replace, do the following: 1 Using a medium-size screwdriver, remove the screw holding the HD Bay cover. 2 Carefully remove the cover to expose the ... use to the new hard drive and replace the screws. 5 Replace the HD Bay cover and re-install the screw. Storage Hard Disk Drive Your V1250 offers a user-removable Hard Disk Drive.
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...768 resolution. Caution: Do not place heavy objects on Start->Control Panel->Display. To set your V1250 to an external monitor and disable the internal display. 3 If you are using the V1250 as a tablet and you are in use. See screen shot below. Extending the Life of the TFT Display...for Brightness Adjustment. Adjusting the Display Brightness To increase the brightness, press the Function key [Fn] and the right arrow [ ]. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 16 Doing so may damage the display. This is very useful when using AC power and have no external monitor attached, change to ...
...768 resolution. Caution: Do not place heavy objects on Start->Control Panel->Display. To set your V1250 to an external monitor and disable the internal display. 3 If you are using the V1250 as a tablet and you are in use. See screen shot below. Extending the Life of the TFT Display...for Brightness Adjustment. Adjusting the Display Brightness To increase the brightness, press the Function key [Fn] and the right arrow [ ]. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 16 Doing so may damage the display. This is very useful when using AC power and have no external monitor attached, change to ...
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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. 4 Click Apply or OK. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 17 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. 4 Click Apply or OK. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 17 See the Front View shown earlier in this user guide.
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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 [ ]. Or, from the speaker symbol in Speakers ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 19 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.
For more information on your keyboard and the up [ ] key Audio down key [ ]. Or, from the speaker symbol in Speakers ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 19 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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IMPORTANT: Be sure to fully charge the battery before traveling. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 20 Doing so may adversely impact the battery's overall life. When the battery ...the Quick Start Guide. Failure to reserve adequate charge time before using the V1250 for 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. With the battery pack connected to 2.5 hours. The battery ...
IMPORTANT: Be sure to fully charge the battery before traveling. ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 20 Doing so may adversely impact the battery's overall life. When the battery ...the Quick Start Guide. Failure to reserve adequate charge time before using the V1250 for 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. With the battery pack connected to 2.5 hours. The battery ...