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OTION

OMPUTING

M1400 T

ABLET

MICROSOFT WINDOWS XP TABLET PC EDITION 2005

USER GUIDE

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About This User Guide

CAUTIONS,

WARNINGS AND

NOTICES

The following notices are found in this User Guide:

WARNING: Text set off in this way indicates that failure to follow

directions in the warning could result in bodily harm or loss of life.

CAUTION: Text set off in this way indicates that failure to follow

directions in the CAUTION could result in damage to the equipment or

loss of information.

IMPORTANT: Text set off in this way presents information or instructions that

should be followed or information of particular interest.

NOTE: Text set off in this way presents information or instructions.

MENU ITEMS,

BUTTONS,

ICONS

Menu items, icons, and instructions found in the procedures in this User

Guide are set apart by capitalizing them exactly as shown on screen.

Examples are the Start menu, Dashboard, Tablet and Pen Settings icon, and

Apply buttons.

WRITING ON

THE DISPLAY

Writing on the Motion Tablet PC digitizer display in this User Guide refers

to any hand-written input using the specially-designed Motion digitizer pen,

provided. The display responds only to this pen and not to any other type of

pen or to a stylus or other device such as those used with personal digital

assistants (PDAs). The display surface may be damaged by ink pens or other

pointed objects.

INK The term ink refers to digital ink, i.e., text entered in handwritten format and

converted to an object that can be displayed exactly as you write it.

REFERENCES

TO USING THE

EN AND

EN FUNCTION

UTTON

Notations for using the Motion Digitizer Pen, which are found throughout

this User Guide, are described below:

• Tap — Tap the pen on the Tablet PC display, without pressing the func-

tion button on the pen

• Double-tap — Double-tap the pen on the display, without pressing the

function button on the pen

• Right-click — Press the function button on the pen and tap the pen on the

display (equivalent to a mouse right-click)

• Press and hold — Press and hold the tip of the pen to the display, without

pressing the function button on the pen (same as a mouse right-click)

• Tap and drag — Tap and drag the pen on the display

• Select/Highlight — Tap on the item on the Tablet PC display with the

pen to activate the function; to select a line of text, tap and drag the pen

across the text to highlight it

ASK BAR/

YSTEM TRAY

The Microsoft Windows task bar is on the lower-left of the display; the

system tray (or notification area) is on the lower right, near the clock.

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Table of Contents

About This User Guide

Cautions, Warnings and Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii

Menu Items, Buttons, Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii

Writing on the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii

Ink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii

References to Using the Pen and

Pen Function Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii

Task Bar/System Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii

Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v

Chapter

1 Getting Started with Your Motion Tablet PC

Motion Tablet PC Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Motion Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

What To Do First . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Calibrate the Pen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Practice Using the Pen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Complete the Microsoft Tablet PC Tutorials . . . . . . . . . .4

Motion Resources Page and Online User Guide . . . . . .4

Open the Motion Dashboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Microsoft Help and Resources Center Page . . . . . . . . . 5

"Did You Know" Help Section (Internet Updates) . . . . . .5

Take a Tour of Windows XP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Chapter

2 Motion Tablet PC Hardware

Tablet PC Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Tablet PC Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Chassis and Hardtop Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Digitizer Pen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Motion AC Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Motion Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Front Panel Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Modem and LAN Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Tablet PC Chassis LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Tablet PC Front Panel LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Battery Status LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Battery Status Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Fingerprint Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Ambient Light Sensor (ALS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Speak Anywhere Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

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PC Card Slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Wireless 802.11a/b/g Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Mini PCI Card (Wireless) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Chapter

3 Motion Tablet PC Software

Microsoft Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Motion Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

All the software options you ordered are pre-loaded on your Tablet PC. Soft-

ware installation files are in the directory c:\windows\motion. . . . .19

Using Your Motion Tablet PC Pages and Links . . . . . . 19

Motion Third-Party Software Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Motion CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Motion Operating System Recovery CDs . . . . . . . . . . . 20

System Repair/Recovery Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Motion Application CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Tablet PC Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Motion Dashboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Tablet PC Input Panel (TIP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Using the Tablet Input Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

TIP Tools and Options Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Microsoft Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Windows Security System Components Overview . . . .25

Chapter 4 Using Your Motion Tablet PC

Initializing Microsoft Windows XP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Required Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Optional Connections, Equipment, and Information . . .27

Windows Initialization Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

As your system starts up.... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Microsoft Office Activation (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Turning the

Tablet PC On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Turning Your Tablet PC On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Turning Your Tablet PC Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Opening the Motion Dashboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Conserving Power with Stand By or Hibernate Mode . . . . 30

Launching Stand By or Hibernate Mode from

the Start Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Launching Stand By Mode from the Motion Dashboard 31

Setting Up Stand By or Hibernate Mode from

the Power Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Restarting from Stand By or Hibernate Mode . . . . . . . . 31

Using the Motion Digitizer Pen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Pen Notations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Calibrating the Pen to Increase Its Accuracy . . . . . . . .32

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Hints for Writing with the Pen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Adjusting Menu Locations for Left-Handed Use . . . . . .34

Pen Gestures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Working with the Tablet PC Input Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Writing Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Character Writing Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

On-Screen Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Hints for Using the TIP Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Eliminating Paper with Windows Journal . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Creating Forms and Editing Them in Windows Journal . . . 38

Have Sticky Notes Handy for Jotting Down Information . . 39

Changing Screen Orientation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Customizing Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Ambient Light Sensor (ALS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Setting “Dynamic” Display Brightness: ALS On . . . . . . 41

Setting “Fixed” Display Brightness: ALS Off . . . . . . . . .41

Turning the Display On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Keeping Track of Your Battery Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Using Power Schemes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Swapping the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Disposing of Used Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Saving Battery Power with the Ambient Light Sensor . . . . 44

Battery and Power Management Hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Adding Memory to Improve System Performance . . . . . . 45

Installing Optical Disc Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Optical Disc Drive Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Mirroring or Extending Your Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Connecting the Tablet PC to a Monitor or Projector . . .47

Setting Up a Mirrored Desktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Setting Up an Extended Desktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Creating a Screen-Resolution Scheme for an External

Monitor or Similar Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Setting Up a Wireless Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Network Management Tools For Advanced Users . . . .51

Bluetooth Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Bluetooth and Your Motion Tablet PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Microsoft Bluetooth Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Bluetooth Wireless Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Bluetooth Devices Icon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Overview of the Bluetooth Device Connection Procedures 54

PROCEDURE 1: Make the device discoverable . . . . .54

PROCEDURE 2: Search for Bluetooth devices in range 54

PROCEDURE 3: Exchange a passkey . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

PROCEDURE 4. Connect the devices . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

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Using the Bluetooth Device Wizard to Connect a Bluetooth

Device (Bluetooth Keyboard Example) . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Set Up a Device (Bluetooth Mouse) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Pre-Installation Step: Check the batteries . . . . . . . . . . 59

Transferring and Receiving Files over Bluetooth . . . . . . . .62

Pre-installation step: set up a passkey . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Removing a Device from the Bluetooth Device List . . . 68

Speak Anywhere Technology Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Motion Speak AnywhereTM Technology Components . 69

Microsoft Speech Recognition Software . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Microsoft Sound Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Audio System Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Volume Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Directional Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Setting Up Speech Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Activating the Speech Recognizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Setting Up Dictation or Voice Commands . . . . . . . . . . 72

Setting Up the Sound Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Using the Microsoft Sound Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Multimedia Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

About the OmniPass Password Management System . . . 75

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Basic Fingerprint Reader Set Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Enrolling with OmniPass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Selecting a Finger and Practicing Fingerprint Capture . 76

Capturing Your Fingerprint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

Advanced Fingerprint Reader Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Checking Logon Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

Replacing Password Logons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

Logging Onto a Remembered Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Exporting Your User Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Microsoft Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Setting Up Tablet PC Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Setting the Windows Operating System Password . . . 82

Setting BIOS Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Clearing Tablet PC Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Caring for Your Tablet PC and Its Accessories . . . . . . . . . 85

General Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Caring for the Standard and View Anywhere Displays . 86

Caring for the Motion Digitizer Pen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

Replacing the Pen Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

Ordering New Pens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

Traveling With Your Tablet PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

Traveling by Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

FAA Wireless Air Travel Requirement . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

Other Travel Hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

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Appendix

Troubleshooting and Support

Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

FAQs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

Motion Warranties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

Standard and Extended Warranty and Insurance

Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

Motion Computing Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

Appendix

Motion Tablet PC Specifications

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

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Thank you for purchasing a Tablet PC from Motion Computing

! Your

Motion Tablet PC combines the best features of desktop and notebook

computing with the unique mobility and versatility found

only in a Tablet PC.

MOTION

ABLET PC

EATURES

The Motion M1400 and M1400c Tablet PCs offer these features:

IMPORTANT: See the Motion Computing website at www.motioncomputing.com/

products for the most current processors, software, and other options.

•Microsoft

Windows

XP Tablet PC Edition 2005 operating system that

contains a Tablet PC Input Panel (TIP) with enhanced ink-to-text experi-

ence and word recognition, and an improved security infrastructure that

defends against viruses, worms, and hackers

•Intel

Ultra Low Voltage (ULV) processor and Intel 855GME chipset

• Standard 12.1-inch XGA TFT display with wide viewing angles enables

clear viewing of screen images at greater than 160 degrees

• (Optional) View Anywhere

display provides the same wide viewing

angles as the standard display while significantly improving the sunlight

contrast ratio and significantly reducing unwanted reflection and glare;

this optimizes the display for both outdoor and indoor viewing

• Ambient Light Sensor (ALS) automatically balances display brightness

• 20GB hard drive (minimum)

• Two PC333 DDR SDRAM slots with 256MB of installed RAM,

upgradeable to 2GB (M1400); upgradeable to 1GB (512 x 2) for the

M1400c

• Integrated Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG 802.11b/g

•Broadcom

802.11a/b/g (optional; for the U.S. and Canada only)

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• Integrated Bluetooth

wireless radio

• Built-in fingerprint reader for convenient, secure password management

• Speak Anywhere

technology that combines user-configurable acous-

tics software with dual integrated microphones to optimize the sound

capabilities of your Tablet PC

• Motion Dashboard for convenient access to Tablet PC controls

• High speed USB 2.0; fully backward compatible to USB 1.1

• Front panel status LEDs and function buttons

• Screen rotation; handwriting and voice recognition; dual-head video

controller

• PC Card slot for networking, memory expansion, or accessory

connections

• User-configurable power-saving schemes

• I/O ports: two audio jacks; two USB ports; IEEE 1394 port; external

VGA monitor port; RJ-11 (modem); RJ-45 (Ethernet network); DC

power in

• Motion Digitizer Pen for ink input, with a pen storage bay and a pen

tether anchor built into the Tablet PC

• 6-cell prismatic lithium ion (Li-ion) battery

• Lightweight magnesium alloy chassis

• Kensington-type lock slot

PACKAGE

ONTENTS

Motion Tablet PC packages may contain the following equipment (this may

change from time to time as new equipment is introduced.) See your invoice

for a list of items that were shipped with the product:

• Motion M1400 or M1400c Tablet PC

• Motion Digitizer Pen, extra pen tips, and pen tip replacement tool

• AC adapter, power cord, and AC mini plug

• Motion Hardtop Cover

• Cloth for cleaning the display

•Pen tether

• System software CDs

• Product documentation

IMPORTANT: Check all shipping containers before discarding them to make

sure you have unpacked all the items. If anything appears to be missing from

your order, read the invoice to see if the part was back ordered. To check your

order, contact your Motion Computing representative or call your Motion

Authorized Reseller.

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MOTION

ACCESSORIES

Motion Computing has a complete line of accessories for your Tablet PC.

Visit the Motion Computing website at

www.motioncomputing.com/accessories for the most current accessory list.

WHAT TO DO

FIRST

After you turn on your Tablet PC and start Windows XP, you may want to

take the following steps:

• Calibrate the pen.

• Practice using the pen with the Windows Journal (Start>All Pro-

grams>Tablet PC>Windows Journal).

• Complete the Microsoft Tablet PC tutorials.

• Check out the Motion Resources Page.

• Open the Motion Dashboard to quickly access many Tablet PC options.

• Open Microsoft Help and Resources Center page.

• Take the Microsoft Windows XP tour.

Calibrate the Pen

Your pen will function better and you will be more successful using it if you

calibrate it immediately and recalibrate it occasionally. For directions, see

the section "Calibrating the Pen" in Chapter 4 of this User Guide.

Practice Using the Pen

The quickest way to get a feel for using the ink capabilities of the pen is to

open Windows Journal (Start>All Programs>Tablet PC>Windows Journal):

• Change the pen color, point type, and pen tip style; change the colors of

the highlighter and resize it; tap on the eraser and resize it

• Tap the Selection Tool (the lasso); select and move objects on the page

• Add some space using the Insert/Remove Space option

Here are some additional hints. For others, see the section "Using the Pen" in

Chapter 4 of this User Guide:

• When you write with the pen, you can rest your hand or arm anywhere

on the display without disturbing any open programs or damaging it.

• Watch the cursor instead of the pen tip when you write. The cursor is a

guide for your pen movements. If it does not align with the pen tip, you

should recalibrate the pen.

• Practice writing and learn how firmly and where to tap on the Tablet PC

display. You need these skills for activating programs, menus, or other

Tablet PC functions.

• The pen can be held like any other writing tool. Learn how to hold it and

when and how to press the function button on the pen, which activates

right-click options (such as pop-up menus).

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• Change pen tips regularly, especially if you use the pen in an environ-

ment with airborne or surface debris (sand, dust, etc.) or if you drop it on

a rough surface. Any of these or similar situations could damage the pen

tip or embed debris in it. Damaged pen tips can scratch the display.

Complete the Microsoft Tablet PC Tutorials

When you start your Tablet PC,

several tutorials are offered to help

you learn about its various

functions, such as the Tablet PC

Input Panel (TIP) and speech

recognition.

The tutorials are short, quick, and

informative and are an excellent

place to begin a successful Tablet

PC experience.

NOTE: Microsoft Windows XP Tablet

PC Edition 2005 provides several

tutorials. One set appears each time

you start the Tablet PC (unless you

deactivate this option). Others can be

found by tapping the Using Your

Motion Tablet icon on your desktop.

Motion Resources Page and Online User Guide

The link to the Motion Tablet PC

User Guide (this guide) is

provided on the “Using Your

Motion Tablet PC” page. In

addition, instructions for using

the pen, Motion Dashboard, as

well as links to other applications

are included.

You can also tap the Using Your

Motion Tablet icon on your

desktop to access this page.

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Open the Motion Dashboard

The Motion Dashboard is an exclusive Motion Computing application from

which you can access programs and functions as well as configure your

Tablet PC.

To open Dashboard, select Start>All Programs>Motion

Resources>Dashboard. Or, press Hot Key #1 on the Tablet PC front panel.

For more information about using Dashboard, see Chapter 4 of this

User Guide.

Microsoft Help and Resources Center Page

You can find additional

information about your Tablet PC

and the Windows XP Tablet PC

Edition 2005 operating system in

the Microsoft Help and Support

Center. The Help and Support

Center is installed on your Tablet

PC. To access Help, select Start>

Help and Support.

"Did You Know" Help Section (Internet Updates)

Whenever you open the Help and Support Center while your Tablet PC is

connected to the Internet, the "Did You Know" section checks for updates

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from Microsoft and Motion Computing, such as system-use hints, or notices

from Motion Computing about your Tablet PC.

Take a Tour of Windows XP

If this is your first experience with

the Windows XP operating

system, this tour is a good

introduction. Select Start>

Help and Support>What’s new in

Windows XP>Taking a tour or

tutorial.

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Chapter

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This chapter describes the Motion Tablet PC, including hardware

components, LEDs, and accessories.

TABLET PC

DISPLAYS

Standard Display

The standard Motion Tablet PC 12.1-inch XGA TFT display with wide

viewing angles combines three key components:

• A highly-readable, liquid-crystal display

• An acrylic protective layer that offers a

firm writing surface and minimizes glare

• A digitizer panel underlying the display

that allows handwritten entry with a spe-

cially-designed Motion Digitizer Pen and

on-screen keyboard entry

Standard Display Features

• A wide viewing angle display that pro-

vides brighter, clearer viewing at greater than 160-degrees, plus a high

contrast ratio, fast response time, and authentic color at any angle

• A digitizer that responds to the Motion Digitizer Pen, but not to a plastic

stylus or to finger touches

• A display surface that lets you touch or rest your hand on it without

affecting open programs or data input

NOTE: For information about display care, see Chapter 4 of this User Guide.

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View Anywhere

Display Option

The View Anywhere display option was designed to enhance indoor viewing

and to improve outdoor viewing while retaining all the standard display

features. The bright 12.1-inch XGA TFT display was developed from a

proprietary optical enhancement process based on technology initially

developed for high-end military aviation and marine applications.

Key Components

• A glass protective layer that improves the sunlight contrast ratio and sig-

nificantly reduces reflection and glare

• A highly-readable, liquid-crystal display (same as standard display)

• A digitizer panel underlying the display that allows handwritten entry

with a specially-designed Motion Digitizer Pen and onscreen keyboard

data entry (same as standard display)

Features of the View Anywhere Display Option

• Like the standard display, the View Anywhere display option delivers

wide viewing angles greater than 160-degrees, fast response time, and

authentic color at any angle without increasing backlight consumption

• Improves the sunlight contrast ratio by 225%, which enhances viewabil-

ity at wide viewing angles even further than on the standard display

• Offers enhanced optical display technology with a significant reduction

in unwanted reflection and glare and a 15% improvement in light pass-

through efficiency over the standard display

• Retains a similar feel of pen on paper as the standard display

NOTE: For more information about caring for the display, see Chapter 4 of this

User Guide.

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TABLET PC

VERVIEW

The following shows the LEDs, buttons, connectors, and other components

on the Tablet PC.

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Table 2-1 Tablet PC LEDs, Buttons, Connectors, and Other Components

1 Pen bay Storage area for the Motion digitizer pen

2 Power LED Displays power status

3 Battery LED Displays battery status

4 Hard disk drive LED Displays Hard disk drive (HDD) activity

5 Wireless LED Displays wireless 802.11a/b/g/ and Bluetooth activity

6 Escape button Primary function: Esc. Secondary function: Alt+Tab

7 Function button Press this button with another to activate Secondary button functions

8 Five-way directional

control button

Primary functions: Scrolls Up/Down/Right/Left + Enter

Secondary functions: Left arrow—Shift+Tab; Right arrow—Tab; Up arrow—Page Up;

Down arrow—Page Down

9 Hot Key #1 Primary function: Opens the Motion Dashboard

Secondary function: Opens the Windows Journal application

10 Hot Key #2 Primary function: Changes the Tablet PC display orientation

Secondary function: Opens the Tablet PC Input Panel

11 Security button Primary function: Ctrl-Alt-Del; Secondary function: None

12 Microphones (2) Work at a natural distance; disabled when an external microphone is plugged in

13 Pen tether post Post to which you can secure the pen with a nylon pen tether cord

14 PC Card slot Holds one Type-II PCMCIA card for memory expansion, external WAN cards, etc.

15 Antenna cover Wireless antenna cover; this area does not open

16 Power switch Turns the Tablet PC on and off; can be configured to activate Hibernate or Stand By mode

17 AC power jack AC power connector for the Motion Tablet PC

18 RJ-11 modem port Connector for a 56.6K v.92 modem

19 RJ-45/LAN Standard RJ-45 connector for a 10/100Mbps network

20 RJ-45 LEDs (2) Display 10/100 LAN connection status; blink green and amber

21 VGA connector A standard DB-15 monitor connector for an external monitor

22 Docking connector Connects the Tablet PC with the Motion FlexDock

23 USB ports (2) Universal Serial Bus; a port for connecting USB devices, such as a storage device,

mouse, printer, or digital camera

24 IEEE 1394 port Connects 4-pin accessories, such as DVD players, optical disc drives, video cameras

25 Audio jacks (2) Microphone and headset plug; 3.5 mm plug

26 Speakers (2) Integrated speakers that mute when you connect a headset or external speakers

27 Fingerprint sensor Swipe-type sensor for scanning fingerprints; used for password management and security

28 Ambient Light Sensor Measures the background light and automatically balances display brightness

29 Product label Model numbers, system certifications marks, and regulatory labels

30 Battery release latch Releases the battery from the battery bay

31 Battery Self-monitoring battery that tracks the amount of charge

32 Battery gauge Displays remaining battery charge

33 Hard disk drive bay Holds the Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

34 Memory/mini-PCI

wireless bay

Houses the memory modules and the mini-PCI wireless card

35 Security lock slot Fits a cable lock for securing the unit to a desk, etc.

36 Thermal vent Convection vent that dissipates heat from the Tablet PC

37 Display Standard or View Anywhere XGA 12.1-inch display

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CHASSIS AND

HARDTOP

COVER

The Motion Tablet PC chassis is constructed of magnesium alloy, which is

lightweight, durable, and easy to maintain. The Motion Hardtop Cover is

molded of a tough plastic. It snaps over the display to protect it when the

Tablet PC is not in use and attaches to the bottom of the Tablet PC for

storage.

DIGITIZER PEN The Motion digitizer pen is a sensitive, electronic, data-entry device

designed in conjunction with the Tablet PC display. It contains no batteries

and requires no external power. To help prevent pen loss, attach it to the

built-in pen tether post on the chassis.

NOTE: For best results, we recommend that you calibrate your pen before using

it for the first time. For information about this and other pen procedures, see

Chapter 4 of this User Guide.

MOTION

AC ADAPTER

The Motion AC Adapter has three components:

• AC power adapter (with a right-angled

connector)

• Power cord

• AC mini-plug with folding prongs for travel

CAUTION: Use the Motion AC Adapter with your Motion Tablet PC. This

adapter should not be used to power any other electronic devices. If you

do so, you may damage the accessory or other device.

MOTION

BATTERY PACK

A standard-configuration Motion Tablet PC ships with a 6-cell lithium ion

(Li-ion) battery pack in the battery bay. Fully charged, a new 6-cell battery

pack can power the Tablet PC for about 4 hours, depending on operating

conditions. Extra battery packs are available from Motion Computing.

WARNING: To avoid personal injury, handle the battery with care. Do not

open, puncture, short, or expose it to fire or water. Keep the battery in an

ambient temperature of less than +104°F (+40°C); for example, do not

leave it in a closed car in hot weather for an extended time.

For additional safety information, see the Safety and Regulatory Guide

packaged with your Tablet PC.

NOTE: For more information about the battery LEDs, see the section “Battery

Status LEDs” in this chapter; and for more information about battery care, see

Chapter 4 of this User Guide.

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FRONT PANEL

BUTTONS

The front panel of the Motion Tablet PC contains six buttons, shown in Table

2-2. Most of these buttons have both primary and secondary functions. In

addition, some may be re-programmed for other functions.

MODEM

AND LAN

CONNECTORS

The Motion Tablet PC modem and LAN (network connection)

communication ports are found on the connector edge.

Modem and LAN Connectors: (1) RJ-45 LEDs; (2) RJ-11 Modem;

(3) RJ-45 LAN

NOTE: The Motion FlexDock has no built-in modem port. When using a Motion

FlexDock, you must connect to the modem port on the Tablet PC through the

FlexDock opening designed for this purpose.

• Modem (RJ-11 port) — Built-in V.92 modem that operates at a

maximum of 56.6K throughput and has fax capabilities; port supports

a standard phone cord connector; connect the modem only to an

analog telephone jack, not to a digital telephone (PBX) network jack

• Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 port) — Connects a network, cable modem, or

xDSL; contains two status LEDs

Table 2-2

Button Default Functions

Button Primary Function

Secondary Function

(Press Function + this button)

1 Escape

Escape key Alt + Tab

2 Function

Function + other button

activates secondary function

None

3 Five-way

Directional Control

Button

Works like the arrow keys

on a keyboard. The center

of the button works like the

Enter key.

Left arrow = Shift+Tab

Right arrow = Tab

Up arrow = Page Up

Down arrow = Page Down

4 Hot Key #1

1 & 2

Dashboard Windows Journal

5 Hot Key #2

1 & 2

Rotates the display. Tablet PC Input Panel

6 Security

Ctrl + Alt + Del (Windows Task

Manager). Also used for

domain authentication or logon

screen.

None

NOTE:

Primary function programmable.

Secondary function programmable.

Not programmable. For information about programming buttons, see Chapter 4.

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CAUTION: Do not plug a standard RJ-11 phone cord into the RJ-45

port or you may damage the RJ-45 LAN port.

TABLET PC

CHASSIS LEDS

The Tablet PC front panel (shown in the diagram) and the battery case on the

bottom of the unit contain status LEDs, described here.

Tablet PC Front Panel LEDs

The Motion Tablet PC has four front-panel status LEDs:

Battery Status LEDs

Your Motion Tablet PC is equipped with a “smart” battery that provides

information about its power status, as described in Table 2-4.

CAUTION: To avoid personal injury, or the risk of fire or explosion if the

battery is overheated, wait until the battery cools to room temperature

before recharging or replacing it.

NOTE: If the unit is operating on battery power, you can move the pen

over the Power/Battery icon (shown here and found in the system tray

at the lower-right corner of the Tablet PC display) to see the number of

hours of charge and the percentage of battery charge remaining.

Table 2-3

Front Panel Status LEDs

LED Description Status

1 Power/Stand By Steady green Tablet PC is on.

Flashing green Tablet PC is in Stand By.

2 Battery Status See Table 2-4.

3 Hard Disk Drive Flashing/On Some HDD activity

Off No HDD activity

4 Wireless Activity Independently

flash green and

blue

Wireless is on:

Green=802.11

Blue=Bluetooth

Off Wireless is off.

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Battery Status Gauge

A five-LED battery gauge is located on the

battery. Each LED represents approximately

20% of available power. For example, if two

LEDs are on, the battery has about 40% of its

power remaining.

You can activate the gauge by pushing the

gray button next to the LEDs.

Table 2-4

Front Panel Battery Status LED

LED Battery Status Action

Steady green Battery 100% charged

(AC plugged in)

None

Steady amber Battery charging

(AC plugged in)

None

Steady red Battery overheated or defective Wait for the battery to cool.

Replace the battery.

Flashing green and

amber

Battery discharging abnormally Replace the battery.

Slow-flashing amber 10% battery charge remaining

(AC unplugged)

Immediately charge the

battery to avoid loss of data.

NOTE: When the remaining battery charge is 10%, your Tablet PC issues a Low

Battery alarm message in addition to the LED warning. For information about

modifying this alarm (you can set it to display a message or to produce an audible

warning), see Chapter 4 of this User Guide.

Fast-flashing amber

(lasts only a few

seconds)

3% battery charge remaining

(AC unplugged)

The Tablet PC issues a

Critical Battery alarm and

automatically goes into

Hibernate mode.

NOTE: Hibernate mode attempts to save data in any open programs to your hard

disk drive. When you restart the Tablet PC, it should return to the same system

status as before hibernation.

Off Tablet PC is unplugged from

AC power and the system is

running on battery power.

Plug the Tablet PC into AC

power if you want to

preserve battery power.

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FINGERPRINT

READER

The built-in fingerprint reader lets you scan your

fingerprint and associate it with a password. This

offers a quick and convenient way to log on to

your Tablet PC, provides global password

management, and protects your Tablet PC data

from unauthorized access.

AMBIENT LIGHT

SENSOR (ALS)

A built-in light sensor located on the Tablet PC

front panel measures the ambient light in the

environment. The system then automatically

balances the brightness of the Tablet PC display

in relation to the surroundings. You can set two

brightness modes from the Motion Dashboard:

•Fixed — Sets the display brightness to a

fixed level (ALS is off)

• Dynamic — Sets the display so that the system adjusts the brightness to

the preferred level under changing lighting conditions while maintaining

viewability (ALS is on)

For optimal power management benefits, set the brightness slider to the mid-

point or slightly above or below mid-point.

SPEAK

ANYWHERE

TECHNOLOGY

The Motion Speak Anywhere

technology consists of configuration and

array acoustics software that supports three microphone settings on the

Motion Dashboard:

• Narrow Angle — For single-person dictation

• Medium Angle — For a small meeting with several people

• Wide Angle — For a large meeting; disables all “Array Processing” or

“beam-focusing” software (defined below)

The configuration software helps optimize the sound capabilities of your

Tablet PC for voice recognition and Voice over IP (VoIP) by providing these

benefits:

• Array Processing or “beam focusing” software — Removes all sound

outside the angle of acceptance

• Noise Suppression — Removes background and ambient noise

• Acoustic Echo Cancellation (AEC) — Removes echo caused by micro-

phone detection of the system’s speaker output and prevents feedback

NOTE: For more information, see Chapter 4 of this User Guide.

PC C

ARD SLOT The PC Card slot, located on the button edge of the Tablet PC, holds one

Type-II PC Card for networking, memory expansion, or accessory

connection.

1. To install a PC Card, insert it label side up.

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2. To remove a PC Card, push the button next to the slot until it

pops out.

3. Push it again to eject the PC Card.

NOTE: Your Tablet PC ships with a plastic blank card in the PC Card slot. When

the slot is not in use, we recommend that you leave the plastic blank

in place.

WIRELESS

802.11a/b/g

CARD

The 802.11a/b/g wireless card is compatible with IEEE standard 802.11

wireless networks, allowing connection to currently deployed 802.11

networks, including 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g.

• 802.11b — Widely adopted and readily available wireless card; up to

11Mbps speed; runs in 2.4GHz bandwidth; 100-150-foot range indoors

• 802.11g — New wireless technology; up to 54Mbps speed; runs in

2.4Ghz bandwidth; 100-150-foot range indoors; interoperable with

802.11b

• 802.11a — Wireless technology; up to 54Mbps speed; 25-75-foot range

indoors; other benefits:

• Runs in a less-crowded 5GHz band that is less susceptible than

802.11b/g to external interference from Bluetooth, cellular phones,

and other 2.4Ghz wireless devices

• Higher density of access points than 802.11b/g resulting in less

contention for the network as fewer users connect to the same access

point; this increases overall throughput.

MINI PCI CARD

(WIRELESS)

Your Tablet PC comes installed with a mini-PCI card for wireless

communications.

LABELS Most Tablet PC identification and system labels are located on the bottom of

the unit. These include serial and model numbers as well as regulatory and

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approval labels. Some internal components, such as the modem, also contain

their own approval labels.

Motion Tablet PC Label Locations: (1) System Label; (2) Product Identification; (3) Internal Modem with

label; (4) Hard Disk Drive Cover (remove to access modem)

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MICROSOFT

SOFTWARE

Your new Motion M1400 Tablet PC ships with the standard Motion

software, Motion Dashboard, and Motion CDs. In addition, it contains the

Microsoft Windows XP for Tablet PC Edition 2005 operating system with a

Tablet PC Input Panel (TIP) that includes enhanced ink-to-text experience

and word recognition, in addition to an improved security infrastruction that

defends against viruses, worms, and hackers.

MOTION

SOFTWARE

All the software options you ordered are pre-loaded on your Tablet PC. Soft-

ware installation files are in the directory c:\windows\motion.

Using Your Motion Tablet PC Pages and Links

When you start your Tablet PC and go to Start>Using Your Motion Tablet,

you will find pages that describe software applications and utilities to help

you personalize and make the most of your system.

Motion Third-Party Software Solutions

Visit the Motion website at www.motioncomputing.com/products and select

Software. You will find links to software solutions to purchase as well as

free downloads from Motion software and service partners.

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MOTION CDS All Motion Tablet PCs come packaged with CDs for the repair and recovery

the operating system and for the installation of utilities and drivers. A

separate application CD is part of Motion Pak and Office Pak software,

which are optional at the time of purchase.

Motion Operating System Recovery CDs

The Motion Operating System Recovery CDs shipped with your Tablet PC

contain a complete re-install of the Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005

operating system, all drivers, utilities, and applications. Use the Operating

System Recovery CDs when you want to reinstall your operating system.

Installation instructions are provided in the “System Repair/Recovery

Procedure” section and are also described on the Utilities and Drivers

Readme.html and System Recovery.html files on the CDs.

System Repair/Recovery Procedure

In most cases, once initiated, this procedure lets you repair the Tablet PC

hard disk drive and retain the original system data, applications, passwords,

and settings with no data loss.

In those cases where no repair is possible, this procedure overwrites your

system data. You can cancel the procedure before the recovery process

begins. In this case, you may want to contact your system administrator for

assistance.

1. If possible, back up your data files.

2. Turn off your Tablet PC.

3. Insert the Motion M1400 Operating System Recovery CD (Windows

XP Professional Service Pack 2) into the CD-ROM drive and start

the Tablet PC.

4. When prompted, press any key to boot from the CD.

5. On the Setup screen, select ENTER to set up Windows XP.

NOTE: Do not select R=Repair before you accept the End User License

Agreement (EULA). If you do, you must exit this procedure, shut down and

restart your Tablet PC, then accept the EULA before proceeding.

6. Press F8 to accept the terms of the End User License Agreement.

7. When the next options appear, select from the following:

IMPORTANT: If Windows XP cannot repair your system, this procedure

automatically skips to the second option, ESC=Don’t Repair (reformatting):

• R=Repair option — Installs Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005 on your

system, preserving your system data, applications, passwords, and settings

• ESC=Don't Repair (reformatting) option — Reformats your hard disk drive.

If Windows XP automatically skips to this option (that is, no repair is possi-

ble), you must decide whether to reformat now or cancel the procedure. If

you decide to reformat, select either Format the partition using the NTFS

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File System or the NTFS File System (Quick). If you decide not to reformat,

select ESC to cancel the procedure.

8. Continue following the onscreen instructions.

9. After your operating system has been reinstalled, you will be

prompted to insert the Motion Utilities and Drivers Recovery CD.

a. For a repaired system, this process completes quickly. If your

system notifies you to reboot, restart your system.

b. For a reformatted system, this process takes some time while the

drivers and utilities are reinstalled. Once Windows loads, your

settings and drivers begin to install. Your system may reboot

several times during this process. No action is required. At this

point, you may need to install additional software (such as

Microsoft Office), as appropriate, from the Motion Application

CD. You may also want to restore your personal preferences and

settings.

Motion Application CD

(part of Motion Pak and Office Pak software, which are optional at the time

of purchase) The Motion Application CD contains the software applications

that were originally installed on your Tablet PC. Installation instructions are

in the Readme.html file on the CD.

TABLET PC

SOFTWARE

Your Tablet PC contains software applications to enhance its operations.

Motion Dashboard

The Motion

Dashboard puts

many operations at

your fingertips for

convenient access.

To display the

Motion Dashboard,

press Hot

Key #1.

NOTE: Dashboard

contains no “Apply”

button. When you

change a setting

on Dashboard, the

change occurs

immediately. Tapping “OK” on the Motion Dashboard only closes the window. (If

you disable your wireless connection from Dashboard, it may still appear to be

working for a short time, that is, the wireless LED may continue to blink for a few

seconds. This is a timing delay; the connection will disappear quickly.)

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Table 3-1

Motion Dashboard Features

Feature Description

Speaker

Volume

Available Settings:

• Mute the speaker sound; sliding scale changes speaker

volume

• Multimedia Optimized — Best equalization setting for sound repro-

duction from the Tablet PC, CD player, DVD, or sound recorder

• Voice Optimized — Best setting for voice reproduction from the Tab-

let PC speakers

• Normal — Best setting for external speakers or headphones

• Properties — Adjusts the volume; balances the left and right speak-

ers and bass and treble settings for multimedia applications, such as

a CD player, DVD, or sound recorder. Select Volume Con-

trol>Options>Properties to set Playback and Recording for a

selected device.

Microphone Available Settings:

• Mute — Sliding scale changes microphone volume

• Narrow Focus — Best setting for dictation, Voice over IP (VoIP), or

“voice noisy” environments; the microphone focus is on a spot near

the center of the display

• Medium Focus — Best setting for small group, conference table, or

“voice quiet” environments; the microphone detects sounds from a

larger area

• Wide Focus — Best setting for open meeting room; array processing

software is turned off

• Calibrate — Focuses the microphones on sounds from a particular

location

NOTE: The microphones keep their settings until you recalibrate them

or change the angle of acceptance.

Brightness The built-in Ambient Light Sensor (ALS) detects light in the environment

and automatically adjusts the display brightness.

Available Settings:

•Off

— Turns off the display back light

•Fixed — Maintains a fixed brightness level on the display that

remains constant under varying light conditions

• Dynamic

— Uses ALS to maintain a relative brightness level on the

display in varying light conditions

NOTE: For optimal battery life benefits and viewability from ALS, set the

brightness scale to the mid-point or slightly above or below mid-point. If

the setting is higher than this, you lose some of the battery-saving

benefits while gaining minimal improvement in viewability.

Rotation Sets the Tablet PC display orientation (rotation)

External

Display

The Tablet PC has a dual-head video controller that can “mirror” the

Tablet PC display or extend it to a second monitor or external device,

such as a data projector. This feature is disabled by default.

Available Settings:

• Mirror Desktop

— Clones or duplicates the Tablet PC display on

another monitor or projector

• Extend Desktop — Enlarges the overall desktop work space to

include both external monitor and the Tablet PC display

Power

Management

Lets you set power schemes and power button options; also displays

battery power; controls for wireless connections

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Tablet PC Input Panel (TIP)

The Tablet PC Input Panel (TIP) is a primary tool for entering text and

provides several text correction and control options. The TIP is most easily

accessed from an icon that floats near where text is being entered on the

display. In this example, the TIP icon floats near the “New Folder” that has

just been opened and can be conveniently accessed to write in a folder name.

You can also open the TIP from the icon in the Windows task bar .

Using the Tablet Input Panel

You can input data in three ways from the TIP:

• Writing Pad — Lets you handwrite on the recognition window, scratch

out a letter or number and rewrite it; interprets and displays handwriting

as text below the writing line; also lets you select an alternate word from

a drop-down list to simplify correction before converting it to text or add

it to the dictionary.

Wireless “On/Off” settings for the wireless devices built into the Tablet PC

Available Settings:

• Enables/Disables the 802.11/Wi-Fi and/or Bluetooth Wireless Radio

• Disables either or both wireless devices at Tablet PC start up (useful

in settings that prohibit wireless operations, such as while traveling

on airplanes or in medical locations)

Pen & Digitizer Available Options-:

• Calibrates the pen to the display

• Pen and Button Options — Changes Tablet PC, pen, and button

properties, such as hot-key assignments, right/left handedness, or

the right-click function

Stand By Puts the Tablet PC in low-power Stand By mode for a temporary

suspension from which you can quickly resume your Windows session.

Help Displays Motion Dashboard Help.

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NOTE: Adding words to the dictionary improves recognition accuracy. This is

because the Tablet PC does not actually learn to recognize your handwriting but

instead learns your vocabulary.

• Character Writing Pad — Let you handwrite letters, numbers or sym-

bols that the writing pad might otherwise misinterpret, such as, acro-

nyms, serial numbers, web addresses, or characters such as

~<!<@<#<$<%<^ &*()_+<>{}[ ] \ /. Like the writing pad, characters

are interpreted and displayed as text below the writing line; scratch out a

letter, number, or symbol and rewrite it; select an alternate characters or

symbol from a drop-down list.

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• On-Screen Keyboard — Lets you type words, letters, numbers, and

characters from the on-screen keyboard with your pen.

TIP Tools and Options Menu

• Speech — Complete the Speech Recognition Enrollment that adjusts the

microphones and trains the Tablet PC speech recognition; set up speech

features

• Dock at Top/Bottom of Screen — Relocate

the TIP panel on the display

• Options — Change the appearance and

handwriting recognition characteristics of

the Writing and Character pads; change

options such as where and how the Insert

button works; set gestures

for different languages

NOTE: For more information about setting up speech recognition through the

Tablet PC Input Panel, see Chapter 4 of this User Guide.

MICROSOFT

SECURITY

The Windows XP for Tablet PC Edition 2005 operating system provides new

security features that defend against viruses, worms, and hackers. To learn

more about these features, go to Start>Control Panel>Security Center or tap

the Windows Security Alerts icon in the system tray (this icon only remains

active for a short time on your desktop).

Windows Security System Components Overview

Among the new security features, the Security Center automatically sets up a

Windows Firewall on your Tablet PC to block unwanted access to your

system over the internet and from other networks. The Security Center

system provides security alerts during startup and messages while running

Internet Explorer. These messages are a normal part of the operating system.

Microsoft provides information with these alerts to help you decide what

action to take.

In addition, you can set up the firewall to block all outside sources from

connecting to your system (recommended) or can make exceptions to allow

communications with a certain program. Within these settings, you can

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change the scope to specify a set of computers for which this port or program

is unblocked.

• Security Center — Lets you check security settings and learn

more about improving security. Access from Start>All Pro-

grams>Accessories>System Tools>Security Center.

• Windows Firewall — On by default; helps protect your Tab-

let PC against viruses and other security threats, such as

intruders who might try to access over the Internet or a net-

work. Tap the Windows Firewall icon on the Control Panel

(Classic view) or the Security Center>Windows Firewall icon

(Category view). From here, you can add exceptions to bypass selected

programs and services. If a program or service needs to open the firewall

to perform, it notifies you and lets you decide whether to open the fire-

wall and allow access.

• Automatic Updates — Checks for the latest important updates and

install them automatically. Configure from the Security Center.

• Internet Explorer — Provides security settings to warn you about

viruses and other security threats that can spread over the Internet;

blocks certain Web site features and gives you a warning, so you can

decide whether it is safe to proceed. Access from Internet Explorer

Tools>Internet Options>Security. You can always bypass the settings for

sites of your choice by changing the options for that site.

• Pop-up blocker in Internet Explorer — Stops most browser windows

that Web sites pop up without your permission, giving you more control

over your Web browsing experience. Access from Internet Explorer

Tools>Internet Options>Security. You can always bypass the settings for

sites of your choice by changing the options for that site.

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This chapter describes various procedures and functions that your Motion

Tablet PC performs.

INITIALIZING

MICROSOFT

WINDOWS XP

Your Tablet PC comes with pre-installed software applications and drivers,

including those for the Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005 operating

system. The first time you start your Tablet PC, you must initialize

Windows XP. The steps for initializing the software are described in the

following sections.

Required Information

• Computer name (you can create this yourself or obtain one from your

system administrator)

Optional Connections, Equipment, and Information

• Internet access

• Motion AC Power Adapter

• Administrative password

• Description of your computer

• Company name

• Network settings

• Domain name

• Names of the people who will be using this Tablet PC

• Microsoft Office Product Keys (if you are installing Microsoft Office

products, such as Word, Excel, or PowerPoint)

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Windows Initialization Procedure

IMPORTANT: You do NOT need Internet access to initialize Windows. When the

Windows initialization procedure prompts you for this information, you can either

select “Skip” or the option that lets you set up Internet access later.

1. (Recommended) Connect your Tablet PC to AC power. (This ensures

continuous power during this initialization procedure and in case the

battery is low.)

2. Slide the power switch to start the Tablet PC. After a short time, the

“Welcome to Microsoft Windows” screen appears.

3. Tap Next.

4. Set up the dates and currency.

5. Tap Next.

6. Select the time zone.

7. Tap Next. The End User License Agreements (EULAs) for Microsoft

Windows XP and for Motion Computing appear.

8. Select “Yes, I Accept” to the End User License Agreements.

9. Tap Next.

10. Type in a name for your computer. Enter the name provided by your

network administrator or a unique name you make up.

11. (Optional) Type in a description of your computer. Select Next.

12. When asked what your Administrator password is, enter a password

of your choice or one that was assigned to you. This will be the pass-

word for the Administrator account on your Tablet PC.

13. Select Next.

14. (Optional) Type in the domain name (from your network Administra-

tor). If you do not have a domain name, tap Next.

15. (Optional; you do not need Internet access to initialize Windows)

After Windows checks for Internet connection, select Skip to set up

Internet access later.

16. Select “Yes, Ready to activate Windows.”

17. Select Next.

18. (Optional) “Ready to register with Microsoft.” Select “Yes.” (You

can register now, but you must have Internet access.)

19. Select Next.

20. (Optional) Enter the Registration Information or select Skip. If you

enter this information, select Next.

21. (Optional) You may get a message “Unable to connect to the Inter-

net.” Select Skip since you have not set up Internet access.

22. Type your name in the space provided. Enter at least one name in this

space, which will be the name of the User account on your Tablet PC.

(If others will be using this Tablet PC, add in their names here [up to

a total of five]. You can add users and passwords later through the

Windows Control Panel if you wish.)

23. Select Next. This message appears:

Thank you! Congratulations, you’re ready to go!

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24. Select Finish. This message appears:

Windows XP

Please wait.

Windows is starting up.....

This completes the Windows XP initialization. Please keep reading...

As your system starts up....

As your system starts up, it displays messages, some of which require action,

while others do not.

• Windows may discover, load, and install new hardware. When prompted

and as appropriate for your system, answer Yes or OK.

• An Automatically Update message may appear. You must be connect to

the Internet to update now. You can close this window and update later.

• Tablet PC Tutorials screens are displayed. Run these now or later.

Windows Logon: The Windows logon screen prompts you to “click your

user name” (see Step 23). All the user accounts you created are displayed

here. Select the user name you want to log on with.

OmniPass Logon Authentication: This OmniPass dialog for the Fingerprint

reader, although visible, is not active until you enroll with OmniPass.

• For enrollment information and information about setting up a Windows

password for your user account, see the section “About the OmniPass

Password Management System” in this chapter.

• For OmniPass Help, right click the OmniPass key icon in system tray

and select Help. (If the key icon does not appear, you may need to reboot

your system and start the enrollment again.)

Microsoft Office Activation (Optional)

If you ordered the Microsoft Office XP 2003 Small Business Edition

software with your Tablet PC system, all the necessary software it is already

installed. To activate Microsoft Office, follow these steps:

1. Open a Microsoft Office application, such as Microsoft Word.

2. A screen appears, prompting you to enter your User name, Initials,

Organization, and the 25-character Product Key. The Product Key is

printed on the Microsoft Office CD packaged with your Tablet PC.

3. Follow the onscreen messages to activate Microsoft Office.

TURNING THE

ABLET PC ON

AND OFF

Turning Your Tablet PC On

Start the Tablet PC by sliding the power switch. The power LED turns green

and the Hard Disk Drive (HDD) LED intermittently flashes green. Then

Windows XP launches.

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When you start the Tablet PC, the Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005

Tutorials screen appears. If you do not want this to continue to appear, check

“Do not show me this again.” We recommend that you complete the

Microsoft tutorials, which take a few minutes. It you do not want to run the

tutorials now, you can always return to them by tapping Start>Using Your

Motion Tablet PC.

Turning Your Tablet PC Off

The recommended way to shut down your Tablet PC is by selecting Start and

then Shut Down. Alternately, you can force a shutdown by pressing and

holding the power switch for about 5 seconds. (You can change the function

of this button so it puts the system into Stand By or Hibernate mode. See the

section “Conserving Power with Stand By or Hibernate Mode” in this

chapter. These modes preserve your Tablet PC settings, when possible.)

IMPORTANT: Use a forced shutdown only when the system is completely

unresponsive to software commands. If you have any applications open or any

unsaved work, you will lose it. Windows will not prompt you to save your work if

you force a shutdown.

OPENING THE

MOTION

DASHBOARD

In the following sections, you will be instructed to open the Motion

Dashboard. To do this, press Hot Key #1 (1) on the Tablet PC front panel.

You can also access

Dashboard by selecting

Start>All Programs>

Motion Resources>

Dashboard.

The Motion Dashboard

offers many Tablet PC

functions in a convenient

location.

CONSERVING

OWER WITH

TAND BY

OR HIBERNATE

ODE

Low-power Stand By or Hibernate mode can conserve Tablet PC power,

important when running on battery. Each is designed to preserve your Tablet

PC settings, when possible, so you can resume work where you left off.

• Stand By — Greatly reduces Tablet PC power consumption and restarts

within a few seconds. Choose Stand By when you plan to return to work

within a short time (a few minutes to a few hours) and want to

conserve power.

• Hibernate — Completely shuts down the Tablet PC to conserve power.

It takes slightly longer to restart from Hibernate than from Stand By

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mode. Choose Hibernate when you plan to stop work for longer periods

of time, such as overnight. This setting saves the status of the Tablet PC

system to the hard disk drive.

Launching Stand By or Hibernate Mode from the Start Button

1. Select Start>Shut Down.

2. From the pop-up window, open the drop-down menu and select

Stand By. (If you are not on a domain, the pop-up window displays

icons for Stand By/Turn Off/Restart. Press the Shift key on the key-

board and toggle to Hibernate.)

3. The Tablet PC will then enter Stand By or Hibernate. In Stand By, the

power LED flashes green. In Hibernate, all the status LEDs

are off.

IMPORTANT: You can put the Tablet PC in either Stand By or Hibernate to swap

the battery. See the section “Swapping the Battery” in this chapter.

Launching Stand By Mode from the Motion Dashboard

Open the Motion Dashboard and then tap the Stand By button.

Setting Up Stand By or Hibernate Mode from the Power Switch

When you slide the power switch, by default your Tablet PC shuts down.

You can change this setting so that you can enter either Stand By or

Hibernate from the power switch.

1. Open the Motion Dashboard.

2. On the Dashboard, under Power Management, tap the down arrow

beside the Power Button.

3. From the drop-down menu, select Stand By or Hibernate, as desired.

The setting goes into effect immediately.

4. Tap OK to close Dashboard.

Restarting from Stand By or Hibernate Mode

To restart from Stand By or Hibernate mode, briefly slide the power switch

until the Tablet PC display turns on. Tap your user name to resume work.

SING THE

OTION

IGITIZER PEN

The Motion Digitizer Pen contains internal

electronics that let you enter digital ink on the

Tablet PC display. Finger-tapping or writing

with a PDA stylus has no effect. The pen

contains a pen function button, used for right-

clicking (like a mouse) and a small opening at

one end for attaching a pen tether cord. The pen also comes with

replacement pen tips and a replacement tool. For information about

replacing the pen tips, see “Replacing the Pen Tips” in this chapter.

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Pen Notations

• Tap — Firmly tap the pen on the Tablet PC display, without pressing the

function button on the pen

• Double-tap — Tap the pen twice on the display, without pressing the

function button on the pen

• Right-click — Press the function button on the pen and tap the pen on the

display (equals a mouse right-click). For more information about using

the pen function button, see the section “Writing with the Pen” in this

chapter.

• Press and hold — Press and hold the tip of the pen to the display without

pressing the pen function button (equivalent to a mouse right-click)

• Tap and drag — Tap and drag the pen on the display

• Select/Highlight — Tap on the item on the Tablet PC display with the

pen to activate the function

Calibrating the Pen to Increase Its Accuracy

Be sure to calibrate your pen in both portrait and landscape orientations the

first time you start your Tablet PC, then at other times if the cursor does not

seem to line up with the pen tip. Calibration ensures the accuracy of the pen

and adjusts the Tablet PC display for each person who uses it. The Tablet PC

stores pen calibration and settings on a per-user basis.

1. Open the Motion Dashboard and tap Calibrate Digitizer.

Or double-tap the Tablet and Pen Settings icon in the sys-

tem tray, located in the lower right-hand corner of the dis-

play window. This opens the Tablet and Pen Settings

window.

NOTE: This icon may be hidden in

the system tray. Tap the system tray

left-arrow to open all hidden icons.

2. Carefully tap the pen point pre-

cisely in the center of each of the

four calibration crosshairs as

they appear. During calibration,

try to position the Tablet PC as

close to the way you will use it

as possible, whether holding it in portrait or landscape orientation or

using it in a FlexDock or Hardtop Keyboard. Remember that chang-

ing pen or display angles affects the calibration.

3. Rotate the Tablet PC display and repeat as needed for another orien-

tation.

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Hints for Writing with the Pen

The first time you pick up the pen, you may notice how lightweight it is (it

has no internal battery), the plastic tip, and the elongated button, called the

“function button.”

• You can hold the pen like any other writing tool, except you may want to

place your fingers on either side of the pen function button so you do not

inadvertently press it when you write. Pressing the function button while

tapping the pen on the display is like right-clicking with a mouse and

will launch pop-up menus or may otherwise interfere with your writing

or drawing.

• Practice pressing the pen function button with both your index finger and

thumb to see which you prefer.

• Relax your grip. Only a light touch is needed to write with the pen.

• With a little practice, you will learn how hard to tap to activate buttons

and menus.

• For tips for improving handwriting recognition, see the section “Working

with the Tablet PC Input Panel.”

• When writing with ink (such as in Windows Journal), a pointer (small

dot) appears under the pen tip on the display. The location of this dot in

relation to the pen tip depends on the current pen and display angles as

well as how well you calibrated the display to these angles.

• When using the pen as an arrow cursor, if you need to determine if you

are in the right place to select a menu item, for example, look at the posi-

tion of the pointer, not where the pen touches the display.

CAUTION: Do not write on the Tablet PC display with ink pens or other

sharp objects that could damage it. Do not use permanent markers

that may damage the display.

A comparison of the pen and mouse operations is made below:

Ending Accidental Right-Clicks

If you find that you accidentally press the pen button when you write, you

may want to deactivate this option. (You will still be able to open right-click

menus by pressing and holding the pen against the display surface.)

1. Open Dashboard and tap Pen and Button Options. (You

can also double-tap the Tablet and Pen Settings icon in the

system tray, located in the lower right-hand corner of the

Table 4-1 Mouse versus Pen Actions

With a Mouse

With the Digitizer

Pen

Point and click Point and tap the pen on the display.

Double-click Double-tap the pen on the display.

Click-and-drag Tap-and-drag the pen on the display.

Right-click Press the pen button while tapping, or press

and hold the pen on the display.

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display window; or tap the icon and select Properties. Or, open it

through the Windows Control Panel.)

2. Select the Pen Options tab.

3. Uncheck the option “Use pen

button to right-click.”

4. Tap Apply.

Adjusting Menu Locations

for Left-Handed Use

For convenience, you can adjust the

handedness and menu locations for left-

handed use.

1. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 above.

2. Select the Settings tab.

3. Change the Handedness or Menu location, as desired.

4. Tap Apply.

Pen Gestures

You can use pen gestures to quickly perform the following actions:

NOTE: For more information about gestures, gesture symbols, and for handwrit-

ing tips, open the Tablet PC Input Panel>Help>Help Topics>Tips and Tricks>Tips

for entering text. Under Related Topics is a Gesture reference list.

• Open the Tablet PC Input Panel (TIP) — Hold the tip of the pen

above the screen and quickly move the pointer back and forth

several times until the TIP opens.

• Backspace (erase the previous character) — Quickly draw a right-to-

left line on the TIP surface where you are entering text

• Erase — Draw a short, wide “Z” from

left to right across what you want to

erase. (It may take some practice to

master this gesture.) The erase gesture

works in the Windows Journal and

the TIP.

ORKING WITH

THE TABLET PC

INPUT PANEL

The Tablet PC Input Panel (TIP) is a primary tool for entering text and

provides several text correction and control options. It is most easily opened

from a small icon that floats near where you are entering text as you

move your pen close to the display. (You can also open the TIP from the TIP

icon in the Windows task bar.)

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This example shows the how the icon appears in a “Save As” window as you

would enter the name of the New Folder.

When you tap this icon, the Writing Pad opens. As you write, the recognition

software interprets the writing and displays a text equivalent below the line.

You can change from the Writing Pad (1) to a Character

Writing Pad (2) or On-Screen Keyboard (3) at any time by

selecting these from the input bar shown here.

Writing Pad

As you write, the software selects the best match for a word from its

“dictionary” of words and displays it on screen. Tap on a word to select it.

In this example, either handwrite directly over the incorrect character or tap

the character to open a list of alternatives (as shown here: O, 0, a, 6).

IMPORTANT: If this word is not in the dictionary, you can select Add to Dictionary

so it will be recognized the next time you write it.

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The Writing Pad expands to show Num (numbers) or Sym (Symbols)

toolbars, whose symbols are inserted immediately in the text entry area as

you select them. Then, when you begin to handwrite on the Writing Pad, the

Num or Sym toolbar closes.

Character Writing Pad

Use the Character Writing Pad for acronyms, equations, or other entries that

require individual letters, numbers, or symbols that the writing pad may

interpret incorrectly. Some examples are: ~<!<@<#<$<%<^ &*()_+<>{}[ ]

\ /. Symbols/letters are displayed in a text equivalent that you can

individually correct by:

• Handwriting over the text equivalent

• Clicking on the arrow under the letter and selecting an alternative from

the drop-down menu

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The display expands as additional space is needed.

On-Screen Keyboard

You can use the On-Screen Keyboard to type words, letters, numbers, and

characters from the on-screen keyboard with your pen. For security and

accuracy, you may want to enter passwords here.

NOTE: When using the On-Screen Keyboard, be sure to place your cursor where

you want to enter text in the text entry box.

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Hints for Using the TIP Window

• Move the TIP panel on your desktop using the

bar on the right.

• Customizing — Select

Tools>Options... from the TIP window

to customize many features in the TIP.

ELIMINATING

PAPER WITH

WINDOWS

JOURNAL

Windows Journal offers these

note-taking capabilities:

• Search — Look for a

handwritten or

typewritten word in all

your Journal Notes

• Organization — Use

color, and/or titles to

arrange information

• Versatility — Draw

diagrams and charts,

copy and paste

information between

documents, convert

handwriting to text

CREATING

ORMS AND

EDITING THEM

IN WINDOWS

OURNAL

You can create forms from your documents by creating a Journal template

from the “Print” command. You can then write on this “form” with digital

ink during a presentation or editing and e-mail it to others to read your

annotations.

1. Open Windows Journal from Start>All Programs>Tablet PC.

2. Create or open the desired document on your Tablet PC in the appli-

cation of your choice.

3. Tap Print.

4. Select the Journal Note Writer as the printer.

5. Tap Print.

6. On the Save As screen, type in a name for the document.

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7. Tap Save. By default, this saves your document as a Windows Jour-

nal template (.JNT file) to My Documents/My Notes unless you

select another path.

NOTE: Windows Journal may take a few minutes to save, but even multi-page

documents will convert to a Journal Note Writer file.

8. If Windows Journal does not open your document automatically (an

option on the Save as page can be checked to “View note” after print-

ing), then open your Journal document manually.

9. Write with your pen on this document as you would any other Jour-

nal document (fill in your “form” or make your annotations).

10.Save your document with a new file name to preserve your edits.

You can save and reuse this document as many times as you want.

HAVE STICKY

NOTES HANDY

FOR JOTTING

DOWN

INFORMATION

Sticky Notes provide a convenient way to store information like names,

phone numbers, simple maps, or other information that you would normally

put on a paper note. And since they are electronic, you can export them to

other programs. Sticky Notes are kept in a numbered stack that you can

browse through and discard when you are through with them.

They can also be used to record voice

notes (although you cannot drag the voice

notes to another program or the desktop).

Open Windows Journal from Start>All

Programs>Sticky Notes.

CHANGING

SCREEN

ORIENTATION

To change the display orientation:

• From the Motion Dashboard

1. Press Hot # Key 1 (1) on the Tablet PC chassis to open the Motion

Dashboard.

2. Select the orientation: 0

, 90

, 180

, or 270

• From the Tablet PC chassis

1. Press Hot # Key 2 (2) on the Tablet PC chassis. Each time you press

this key, the display rotates 90

2. Rotate the display to the desired orientation.

• From the Tablet and Pen Settings Screen

1. Tap the Tablet and Pen Settings icon on the system tray, located at the

bottom right of the display window. Or, go to the Control Panel and

select the Tablet and Pen Settings icon.

2. From the Tablet and Pen Settings window, select the Display tab.

3. Tap the down-arrow next to Orientation.

4. Select the desired orientation: Primary landscape, Primary portrait,

Secondary Landscape, Secondary portrait.

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CUSTOMIZING

BUTTONS

You can customize the Tablet PC buttons so they perform the functions that

you want. The default button settings of all the buttons are described in

Chapter 2 of this User Guide.

• 1-Escape button (Secondary function is programmable)

• 2-Function button (not programmable)

• 3-Five-way directional control buttons (Secondary functions of each key

are programmable)

• 4 & 5-Hot Keys 1 & 2 (Primary and Secondary functions are

programmable)

• 6-Security (Ctrl+Alt+Del) (not programmable)

To change the default button properties:

1. Open Dashboard

and tap Pen and

Button Options. Or,

double-tap the Tab-

let and Pen Settings

icon in the system

tray, located in the

lower right-hand

corner of the display

window.

2. Tap Tablet Buttons.

3. Highlight the name

of the Tablet Button

you want to repro-

gram. The button

being programmed

turns red.

4. Select Change.

5. On the Change But-

ton Functions win-

dow, tap the down-arrow beside Action. This opens the list of

actions.

6. Select a new action from the list.

NOTE: For some actions, you only need to select the action itself to change the

button property. For others, such as to launch a program, you must browse and

find the program; or, to set up a key combination, you must press a sequence of

keys. You can also reset the button defaults.

7. Select OK. In the list of Actions, you should now see the new action

for the button you programmed.

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AMBIENT LIGHT

SENSOR (ALS)

The Ambient Light Sensor (ALS) is located on the front panel of the Tablet

PC and detects light in the environment. When enabled, it adjusts the display

brightness to changing light conditions. ALS maintains display viewability

and can decrease power consumption as the system optimizes the display in

different lighting conditions, thus reducing power use whenever lighting

conditions allow.

NOTE: For optimal power management benefits and viewability, set the

brightness slider to the mid-point or slightly above or below mid-point. If you set

the slider higher than this, you lose some of the power management benefits,

while gaining minimal improvement in viewability.

Setting “Dynamic” Display Brightness: ALS On

When you turn on ALS, the display will automatically brighten if you move

from dim to bright light (within the range supported by the hardware); or

automatically dim if you move from bright light to dim. This helps improve

viewability and reduces power use when possible.

1. Open the Motion Dash-

board.

2. Under Display, tap the radio

button beside Dynamic.

3. Move the slider until the

Tablet PC display is at the

preferred level. The system will then automatically adjust the display

brightness to changes in lighting.

Setting “Fixed” Display Brightness: ALS Off

1. Open the Motion Dashboard.

2. Under Display, tap the radio button beside Fixed.

3. Move the slider until the brightness is where you want it. The system

will keep the same brightness level at all times; that is, it will not

adjust the display brightness to changes in lighting. This may affect

viewability in certain lighting situations.

NOTE: In low-light settings, the “Fixed” brightness setting may keep the display

brighter than is needed for good viewability. Keeping the brightness always at the

same level may also use more battery power than necessary.

Turning the Display On and Off

1. Open the Motion Dashboard.

2. Tap Off.

3. To turn the display back on, wave your pen over the display or press

any key on the keyboard.

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KEEPING TRACK

OF YOUR

BATTERY

POWER

There are several ways to see how much battery power is left on your

Tablet PC:

• Reading Battery Power from the Tablet PC Display

To check the power level while you are on battery power,

move the pen over the Power/Battery icon, shown here, in

the system tray at the bottom-right corner of the Tablet PC

display. This displays the number of hours of battery power

and the percentage of battery power left. (Also, the blue area on the

battery icon shrinks as the battery runs down.)

• Reading Battery Power from the Battery Gauge

Turn the Tablet PC over and press the battery gauge button on the

battery. Each LED represents about 20% of battery capacity. If all five

LEDs are green, the battery is fully charged.

• Reading Battery Power from Motion Dashboard

The Motion Dashboard also has a battery power gauge that displays the

percent of remaining battery charge.

• Reading Battery Power from the Power Meter

• Right-click on the Power/Battery icon in the system tray, located in the

lower right-hand corner of the display window (only visible if you are

running on the battery). To see remaining power, tap Open Power

Meter; or tap Adjust Power Properties>Power Meter tab.

• From the Windows Control Panel (Classic view), double-click Power

Options. Or (Category View), double-click Performance and

Maintenance, Power Options.

USING POWER

SCHEMES

Your Tablet PC is configured with a default power scheme called

“Motion Computing Optimized” that helps improve performance

when the Tablet PC is on AC power and battery life when not.

Another preset scheme includes Max Battery mode that puts the Tablet PC in

Stand By and Hibernate after a set period of inactivity. When the Tablet PC

is running on AC power, this scheme significantly shortens the waiting times

for activating these modes, thus conserving battery power.

Other preset power schemes can be found in the Power Options Properties

window, including Home/Office Desk, Portable/Laptop, Presentation,

Always On, and Minimal Power Management. After you look at these preset

schemes, you may want to create additional power schemes for yourself.

IMPORTANT: Changing the Power Options Properties settings when a power

scheme is selected modifies the selected scheme. If you create a new power

scheme, be sure to “Save as” so you do not overwrite a default scheme.

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1. From Dashboard, open Power

Options Properties. Or, go to the

Control Panel and select Power

options (Classic view); or (while

operating on battery) right-click

the Power/Battery to display

Adjust Power Properties>

Open Power Meter.

2. Tap Adjust Power Properties to

open the Power Options Proper-

ties.

3. The window opens to the Power

Schemes tab.

4. Change the settings to the desired

power configuration.

5. Tap Save As and enter a name for the new scheme.

6. Tap Apply.

CHARGING THE

BATTERY

When you connect the Tablet PC to AC power with the battery installed, the

system automatically charges the battery until it reaches full charge.

The Battery Status LED is amber while the battery is charging and changes

to green when fully charged. If the battery temperature is above the

recommended range, the LED turns red. See Table 2-4 for other battery

status descriptions.

WARNING: To avoid injury, keep the battery within the recommended

temperature range when charging it. Wait until it cools to room

temperature before recharging it in the Tablet PC or the battery

charger. For more information, see the Safety and Regulatory Guide

shipped with your Tablet PC or the documentation that came with the

battery charger. Or go to www.motioncomputing.com/support to view

these documents.

To charge the battery:

1. Plug the AC power adapter into the Tablet PC, then into a wall outlet

or power strip. (Completely recharging the battery may take up to

two hours, although the battery reaches an 80% charge in much

less time.)

2. Turn the Tablet PC over to see the battery gauge on the

bottom of the Tablet PC and press the button next to the

battery gauge. If all five LEDs are green, the battery is

fully charged. Or, move the pen over the Power/Battery

icon to display battery power resources. (The blue area on the battery

icon shrinks as the battery runs down. This icon is completely blue

when the battery is fully-charged.)

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SWAPPING THE

BATTERY

You can swap the battery while the system is powered on, with or without

having the Tablet PC plugged into an AC power outlet.

1. If the Tablet PC is running, save all active files.

2. Go to Start>Turn Off Computer.

3. (On a domain) When the Turn Off Computer window appears, tap

Stand By or Hibernate from the drop-down list.

(Not on a domain) Press the Shift key on your external keyboard or

tap Shift on the TIP on-screen keyboard to change the option from

Stand By to Hibernate.

IMPORTANT: Here are some differences between putting the Tablet PC in Stand

By or Hibernate mode to swap the battery:

• If you choose Stand By, the Tablet PC is designed to maintain your system for

up to 30 seconds while you swap the battery. However, you may have less

than 30 seconds if you are running a number of programs that drain power

faster. You should save any data before putting the system in Stand By to

swap the battery.

• If you choose Hibernate, you have unlimited time to swap the battery.

Hibernate saves the status of the Tablet PC to your Hard Disk Drive so you

can resume operations later.

4. Tap Hibernate or Stand By. The Tablet PC displays that it is “prepar-

ing to standby or hibernate.”

5. Wait until the system shuts down. In Hibernate, all LEDs are off; in

Stand By, the Power LED flashes.

6. Push the battery release latch on the bottom of the Tablet PC to eject

the internal battery.

7. Insert the new battery until you hear the latch click, which ensures

the new battery is correctly seated.

CAUTION: To avoid damage to the Tablet PC, install only Motion

Computing batteries, which are specially designed for the Tablet PC.

ISPOSING OF

USED

BATTERIES

The Tablet PC contains a lithium ion (Li-ion) battery that should be disposed

of at a hazardous materials recycling center when it is no longer serviceable.

Do not throw it in a waste receptacle where it will be sent to a landfill.

AVING

ATTERY

POWER WITH

THE AMBIENT

IGHT SENSOR

Under certain lighting conditions, when the Ambient Light Sensor is

enabled, it may automatically dim the display, thus saving battery power.

The power savings depends on a combination of the ALS setting (on the

brightness slider) and the ambient light in the environment.

NOTE: For optimal battery life benefits and viewability, we recommend that you

set the brightness slider to the mid-point or slightly above or below mid-point. If

you set the slider higher than this, you lose some of the battery-saving benefits,

while gaining minimal improvement in viewability. For more information, see the

section “Ambient Light Sensor (ALS)” in this chapter.

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BATTERY AND

POWER

MANAGEMENT

HINTS

• Use AC power when available to lengthen the battery’s usable life. The

battery will charge automatically as you run on AC power, so leave the

battery in the Tablet PC while you are working.

• Use AC power when installing software or writing to a CD, and, for best

performance, when using a DVD player.

• When using battery power, if you leave the Tablet PC unattended, place

the system in Stand By or Hibernate.

• Keep in mind that the display, processor, PC Cards, wireless cards, and

accessory drives all draw on the battery, so adjust properties and disable

unused accessories and PC Cards when operating on battery power.

• When running on battery, adjust the power mode and display brightness

to lower settings to prolong the battery life.

• Turn off all wireless devices when not being used through Dashboard.

• Enable the Ambient Light Sensor (ALS) through Dashboard. See the

section “Saving Battery Power with the Ambient Light Sensor.”

ADDING

MEMORY TO

IMPROVE

SYSTEM

PERFORMANCE

Use only Motion memory modules obtained from Motion Computing to

upgrade the factory-installed memory.

NOTE: For information about the current memory upgrade modules available for

your Tablet PC, go to www.motioncomputing.com/products.

Supported Memory Configuration Upgrades M1400

Base Memory-Slot A* Base Upgrade-Slot B* Total Memory

256MB 256MB 512MB

512MB 768MB

1GB 1.2GB

512MB 256MB 768M

512MB 1GB

1GB 1.5GB

1GB 256MB 1.2GB

512MB 1.5GB

1GB 2GB

Supported Memory Configuration Upgrades M1400c

Base Memory-Slot A* Base Upgrade-Slot B* Total Memory

256MB 256MB 512MB

512MB 768MB

512MB 256MB 768M

512MB 1GB

*The Motion M1400 and M1400c have the base memory factory-installed in

Slot A. If you install/reinstall only a single memory module, always install it in

Slot A for best performance.

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WARNING: When performing the following tasks, turn off your Tablet

PC, unplug the AC power connection, and remove the battery. Ground

yourself by touching a grounded conductive surface, such as a device

or appliance with a grounded, three-pronged plug. Avoid touching the

pins and leads on the memory module and the internal circuitry of the

Tablet PC.

1. After you disconnect power, unscrew

the L-shaped cover from the bottom of

the Tablet PC.

2. If you are replacing a module, pull the

clips on each side of the module to

release it. When it pops up, you can

easily remove it.

3. Align the pins on the memory

module with the receptors on the slot.

4. Gently push the new module into the slot at a

25-degree angle until it is firmly seated; then snap it down into place.

5. Replace the external cover and install the two screws.

INSTALLING

OPTICAL DISC

DRIVES

For information about installing your Optical Disc Drive, see the

documentation packaged with the drive.

Optical Disc Drive Software

CDROM Software — No special software drivers required to operate as a

standard CDROM device

DVD-ROM/CDRW Software — Requires CD writing software to write

onto a CDR/RW disc for CD authoring. While Windows XP Tablet PC

Edition 2005 software includes CD writing features and may be sufficient

for your needs, the additional CD writing software (provided with the drive)

contains advanced features beyond those offered by Windows XP. In

addition, you need to install the DVD software (also provided with the drive)

to view video DVDs.

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MIRRORING OR

EXTENDING

YOUR DISPLAY

The Tablet PC has a Dual Head Video Controller that lets you run a

presentation from your Tablet PC on an external monitor or data projector

while taking notes in ink. Or, move applications onto a second monitor to

create additional work space.

Connecting the Tablet PC to a Monitor or Projector

1. Plug the VGA monitor cable into the VGA port on the Tablet PC or

Motion FlexDock.

2. Connect the external monitor or data projector to a power outlet and

turn it on. The software recognizes the external monitor or data pro-

jector and searches for a driver.

3. If necessary, install the driver from the CD supplied by the monitor’s

manufacturer.

4. Set up the mirrored desktop or external display, using the steps in the

following sections.

IMPORTANT: Be sure to drag any application window back to the Tablet PC dis-

play before shutting down the external data projector or monitor. Otherwise, you

cannot access the application(s) to shut it down. If you do leave an application

open on the extended display, you can disable it from the Windows Control Panel

Display Properties or from the Motion Dashboard.

Setting Up a Mirrored Desktop

Use this feature to connect an external projector for presentations or an

extra display on your desk. This example shows (1) a Word document

displayed (“mirrored”) on both (2) the Tablet PC and (3) an external

monitor.

Mirrored Desktop Example: (1) Word Document; (2) Tablet PC; (3) External

Monitor

NOTE: The resolution and orientation of the external monitor will be the same as

the Tablet PC display.

a. Open the Motion Dashboard.

b. Select the Mirror Desktop radio button

under External Display. This setting

automatically creates an identical display on

the external monitor.

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NOTE: You can also tap the icon for

the Intel(R) Extreme Graphics 2 for

mobile, in the system tray at the

bottom right of the Tablet PC display

(or found in the Windows Control

Panel) to set up this feature from the

Extreme Graphics pop-up menu.

Setting Up an Extended Desktop

Use this feature to when you want to simultaneously open an

application(s) on two monitors and significantly expand your workspace

without hiding open documents under layers of other work. This

example shows (1) the Tablet PC and (2) an external monitor with an

Excel spreadsheet extended on both. It also shows (4) a Word document

on the Tablet PC and (5) e-mail on the extended desktop.

Extended Desktop Example: (1) Tablet PC; (2) External Monitor; (3)

Spreadsheet; (4) Word Document; (5) Email

1. Open Dashboard.

2. Select the Extend Desktop radio button

under External Display. This setting

automatically extends the Tablet PC

display to the external monitor.

NOTE: You can also tap the icon for

the Intel(R) Extreme Graphics 2 for

mobile in the system tray at the

bottom right of the Tablet PC display

(or found in the Windows Control

Panel) to set up this feature from the

Extreme Graphics pop-up menu.

Hints

• Use a mouse pointing device and keyboard to operate in these modes.

• The pen does not work in the extended mode.

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CREATING A

SCREEN-

RESOLUTION

SCHEME FOR AN

EXTERNAL

ONITOR OR

IMILAR DEVICE

To create a special screen resolution scheme:

1. Tap the Properties button under External Display on the Motion

Dashboard. Or, tap the Intel(R) Extreme Graphics 2 for mobile icon

in the system tray, located at the bottom-right corner of the display;

then Graphics Options>Graphics Properties....

2. From the Intel(R) 82852/82855 GM/GME Graphics Controller Prop-

erties window, select the Schemes tab. The current Video Mode is

displayed. (The default mode is 1024 x 768 True Color (60 Hz).

3. Tap the New... button on this window.

4. Type in a name for the new scheme. Tap OK to save the scheme.

5. Highlight this new scheme in the Schemes window.

6. Add or change the parameters for this scheme.

7. Tap Save.

8. To test or launch a scheme, select it from the list and tap the

Invoke button.

9. Tap OK.

SETTING UP A

WIRELESS

CONNECTION

Wireless network access points are available in airports, public businesses,

such as coffee shops, as well as in private companies. With the proper

hardware, you can set up a wireless access point at home. Each access point

may provide various levels of security and may require passwords and/or

fees for connection.

IMPORTANT: Since wireless set ups differ widely, the information presented here

is general and may not cover all the steps required for your wireless configuration.

For more information about wireless networks, you may need to contact your Sys-

tem Administrator. Or, go to Start>Help and Support and search for wireless help

from Microsoft.

Although wireless access is available in public areas, your ability to use the

wireless access point depends on the following conditions:

• Distance from the access point

• Ability to connect to the access point

• Service rights to it (which may require an account fee, user name,

password, an/or network setup through an administrator)

• The access point is not broadcasting a network name (SSID: service

set identifier)

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WARNING: FAA regulations require that you disable any wireless

connection when traveling by air. If the Wireless LED on the front of the

Tablet PC is off, internal wireless communications are disabled.

To set up a wireless connection

through the Motion Dashboard:

NOTE: The Tablet PC antenna

should not be covered by your

hand when making a wireless

connection.

1. Open the Motion Dash-

board and make sure

that Enable 802.11

Wireless Radio is

checked.

2. Under Wireless Opera-

tion, tap Properties.

3. On the Wireless Net-

work Connection Prop-

erties screen, tap the

Wireless Networks tab.

4. Tap View Wireless Networks

to see a list of available net-

works

NOTE: Some wireless networks may

not appear on the list. To show all

wireless networks, tap Show wireless

access point names.

5. Highlight the network you

want to connect to and tap

Connect.

6. Tap OK.

NOTE: To complete the wireless connection, you may need to download

additional files to enable the connection. You may also be required to enter a

network key.

To set up a wireless connection through the Control Panel:

1. Open the Control Panel and tap Network Connections.

2. Make sure the Wireless Network Connection is enabled. (If it is not,

right-click on the connection and tap Enable.)

3. Right-click Wireless Network Connection tab.

4. Repeat Steps 4-7 in the previous procedure.

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Network Management Tools For Advanced Users

For advanced users who want additional network management tools, Motion

provides the Intel PROSet for Wireless utility with the software image. If

you have an Intel wireless card installed, the PROSet utility lets you create

profiles automatically to suit your specific connection requirements. It also

provides statistics such as signal strength, signal quality, and throughput, and

creates statistical logs for the adapter and the connection.

NOTE: PROSet does not work with Broadcom wireless cards. To see what wire-

less card you have installed, go to Start>My Computer>View system information.

On the System Manager Hardware tab, tap Device Manager. The wireless card is

listed under Network adapters.

To install Intel PROSet for Wireless, go to the c:\windows\motion>iWlan

directory and tap autorun. This starts the Intel PROSet for Wireless

InstallShield Wizard. Once PROSet is installed, you can access it through

the icon in the system tray or from Start>All Programs>Intel Network

Adapters>Intel(R) PROSet for Wireless.

The iWlan>PROW2200>DOCS directory also contains the user guide for

this utility.

BLUETOOTH

TECHNOLOGY

Bluetooth cable-replacement technology allows devices to connect and

exchange information wirelessly. Unlike proprietary wireless technologies

found in many of today’s wireless products, Bluetooth offers a published

protocol that supports a much wider variety of devices and is considered one

of the most robust and versatile wireless technologies available.

Unlike Infrared Data Association (IrDA) devices, which must have a direct

line-of-sight connection to operate, Bluetooth devices are radio frequency

(RF) devices operating at 2.4GHz at a range of up to 10 meters (33 feet) and

through solid, non-metal objects. Furthermore, Bluetooth requires minimal

power and uses frequency hopping and key pairing for security. Using the

Bluetooth protocol, a Bluetooth-enabled device can connect and exchange

information with another Bluetooth-enabled device including keyboards,

mice, printers, bar code scanners, cellular phones, PDAs, Tablet PCs,

notebook PCs, and more.

LUETOOTH

AND YOUR

OTION

ABLET PC

Built into your Motion M1400 Tablet PC is a Bluetooth wireless radio, part

of an emerging technology of products designed to eliminate cables through

a low-powered, short-distance personal area network.

Motion Computing and its Bluetooth partners have worked to ensure a

positive experience with this technology, as well as to ensure Bluetooth

interoperability. In doing so, the following operating issues have been found:

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• When simultaneously operating Bluetooth wireless and 802.11 wireless,

interference between these wireless technologies impacts Bluetooth per-

formance. This is most noticeable when you try to transfer large amounts

of data, such as file transfers or printing large documents. This may also

be noticeable when you try to transfer large or small amounts of data

may if several Bluetooth devices are operating simultaneously in an

office.

• Bluetooth audio support is currently based on technology that has not

been fully developed for speech recognition. In addition, the Microsoft

Bluetooth software in the Tablet PC does not have a pre-installed Blue-

tooth headset profile. Therefore, for speech recognition, we recommend

that you not use a Bluetooth wireless headset. Moreover, the Motion

Speak Anywhere technology is designed to record clear audio, dictate

notes, and use voice commands without the need for any type of micro-

phone headset.

• Should you attempt to install other wireless headset or other audio driv-

ers (such as Bluetooth or USB) over the Tablet PC audio drivers, a mal-

function of the Tablet PC audio system may occur because the drivers

may not be compatible.

• Because Bluetooth is a relatively new technology, some cross-device

compatibility issues may occur. If you are having problems with interop-

erability of Bluetooth devices, contact the manufacturer of your Blue-

tooth device and check its compatibility with the Bluetooth software

installed on your Tablet PC.

• Do not install Bluetooth software from another manufacturer over the

Microsoft Bluetooth software installed on the M1400. This will cause

malfunction of the M1400 Bluetooth system.

MICROSOFT

BLUETOOTH

OFTWARE

The Microsoft Bluetooth software is installed and ready for use in

connecting external Bluetooth devices, such as keyboards, or mice with your

Tablet PC. No other Bluetooth software is needed. (However, other

Bluetooth devices (such as printers) may require additional device drivers.

(See the documentation that came with the device for more information.)

BLUETOOTH

IRELESS

RADIO

As soon as you turn on your Tablet PC, the wireless LED

begins flashing, indicating that it is sending wireless

signals for Bluetooth as well as for 802.11:

• Bluetooth wireless radio — LED flashes blue

• 802.11 Wi-Fi wireless — LED flashes green

The internal Bluetooth wireless radio in the Tablet PC is

enabled by default. This setting is found on the Motion

Dashboard.

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OVERVIEW

OF THE

BLUETOOTH

DEVICE

CONNECTION

ROCEDURES

The following procedures are common for connecting all Bluetooth devices

(keyboard, mouse, printer, cellular phone, PDA, Tablet PC, notebook PC,

etc.). The actual steps are slightly different for every type and brand of

Bluetooth device.

IMPORTANT: Read these general procedures before starting to set up your

Bluetooth device. Then go to the specific section for connecting a keyboard,

mouse, and transferring files.

PROCEDURE 1: Make the device discoverable

Making a Bluetooth device discoverable makes it visible to other Bluetooth

devices. The Bluetooth device will broadcast a signal with information about

itself and indicate it is available for connection. Each Bluetooth device uses

a different method (pressing a button or key combination) to make it

discoverable; this is generally described in the device’s documentation.

Tablet PCs are made discoverable through the Bluetooth Devices window,

Option tab; they are not discoverable by default.

PROCEDURE 2: Search for Bluetooth devices in range

This process will find every Bluetooth device that is discoverable and

available for connection within 33 feet (10 meters).

PROCEDURE 3: Exchange a passkey

Exchanging a passkey creates a connection between the Tablet PC and

Bluetooth device using a unique eight-digit number. This passkey prevents

data from being intercepted by another device. For example, if two people

have desks next to each other and each wants to use a Bluetooth keyboard,

they can do so without interference because each Tablet PC and keyboard

shares a different passkey.

IMPORTANT: The passkey exchange helps to secure your data. However, it can

be compromised or fail, and, if that happens, your data could be visible or

accessible by other devices or computers within range. Therefore, Bluetooth

wireless technology should not be considered completely secure.

PROCEDURE 4. Connect the devices

The first time a Bluetooth device is connected to the Tablet PC the drivers

are loaded for that device. After this initial connection, some Bluetooth

devices may disconnect when they go into power saving mode. Most will

automatically reconnect when they become active again.

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USING THE

BLUETOOTH

DEVICE WIZARD

TO CONNECT A

BLUETOOTH

EVICE

LUETOOTH

KEYBOARD

EXAMPLE)

In this section, the Bluetooth Device Wizard is used to connect and exchange

passkeys between a Bluetooth keyboard and the Tablet PC. This is a general

example only; some of the steps may be slightly different for other devices.

IMPORTANT: Follow these steps before installing any software that came with

your Bluetooth device. You may need to install application software for your

device at the end of this procedure, but do not install any new Bluetooth software

before you complete the Device Wizard.

1. Start the Bluetooth application

a. Make sure that either the Bluetooth LED is flashing or that there is a

checkmark beside Enable Bluetooth Wireless radio (both indicate that Blue-

tooth is running) in the Motion Dashboard.

b. Using your pen, single tap the

Bluetooth Devices icon in the

system tray.

c. Tap Add a Bluetooth Device to

launch the Bluetooth Devices

application window.

The Add Bluetooth Device Wizard

appears.

2. Make the device discoverable

a. Before starting the Add Bluetooth Device Wizard, place the Bluetooth

device (mouse, keyboard, printer, etc.) in discoverable mode. This sends a

signal that is detected by the Bluetooth card in the Tablet PC.

NOTE: Each Bluetooth device may have a different way to make it discoverable.

Some have a small button on the back of the mouse or keyboard; others may re-

quire that you press a key sequence on the keyboard. Look at the documentation

that came with the Bluetooth device or visit the manufacturer’s website for infor-

mation.

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b. After you make the Blue-

tooth device discoverable,

place a checkbox beside “My

device is set up and ready to be

found.”

c. Tap Next.

3. Add the Bluetooth device

a. The Add Bluetooth Device

Wizard begins searching for

Bluetooth devices within range.

NOTE: If the system does not

find the Bluetooth device in a

short time, tap Back, reset the

device (to make it discover-

able) and tap Search Again.

b. When the icon for your

Bluetooth device appears in the

Select a Bluetooth device you

want to add window, highlight

the device.

c. Tap Next.

NOTE: The Tablet PC may discover other Bluetooth devices and display them in

this window, as shown in this example.

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4. Start the passkey

exchange process

a. When the “Do you need a

passkey to add your device?”

selection window appears, you

have several options.

For this example, place a

checkmark beside Choose a

passkey for me. This option lets

Windows automatically pro-

vide a passkey. You can also se-

lect another option, depending

on whether your device comes

with a passkey or if you want to

select a passkey yourself.

b.Tap Next. The Wizard will display a message that it is connecting and then

the passkey number.

c. Using your Bluetooth

keyboard, immediately type the

eight-digit number shown in the

Passkey field.

d. Press the Enter key on the

Bluetooth keyboard. If the

passkey has been detected, a

checkmark appears beside

“Connecting” and the

Bluetooth software begins

installing.

It may take a short time to complete the connection. Please wait.

NOTES: A message may appear that Windows has been unable to exchange

passkeys with the Bluetooth device and a passkey exchange failure has

occurred. You might have entered an incorrect passkey or taken too much time

to enter the passkey. Tap the Back button and try entering the passkey again.

8. Tap finish to complete the installation

When the Completing the Add Bluetooth Device Wizard window appears,

the Bluetooth installation is complete.

9. Take your device for a spin

You can now begin using your Bluetooth device.

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IMPORTANT STEPS TO TAKE IF THE DEVICE IS NOT DISCOVERED

If the Tablet PC fails to detect the Bluetooth device after what you consider a

reasonable number of attempts, try the following:

• Make sure the Bluetooth LED is flashing. If not, open the Motion Dashboard and

enable the Bluetooth Wireless radio button.

• Make sure the device you are adding is discoverable. There are several things

you need to check:

• Install new or fully charged batteries in the Bluetooth device; make sure these

are installed correctly

• For keyboards, mice, printers, etc., read the instructions that came with the

device or visit the device manufacturer’s website for information and other

troubleshooting tips. Some devices have a button to press or a series of keys

to press to make it discoverable.

• Also with keyboards, mice, printers, etc., be sure that when you go through the

Add Bluetooth Device Wizard that you place a checkmark beside “My device

is set up and ready to be found.”

• For Tablet PCs transferring files, both Tablet PCs must turn on the device

transfer wizard, although only the receiving Tablet PC needs to be

discoverable. Tap the Bluetooth icon and then either “Send a file” or “Receive

a file.” When you do this, discovery is automatically turned on for the receiving

device (see Steps 2a and 2b in the section “Transferring and Receiving Files

Over Bluetooth” in this chapter).

• Also for Tablet PCs, you need to enable “Allow Bluetooth devices to connect to

this computer” to connect to keyboards, mice, printers, etc. While this is the

default, make sure that this setting has not been changed. You find this by

right-clicking the Bluetooth icon>Show Bluetooth Devices>Options.

• When you open the Bluetooth Devices tab, only the connected devices will be

displayed. Other devices are only displayed when you add a device using the

Bluetooth Device Wizard.

• Check to see what Bluetooth devices are connected. Tap the Bluetooth Devices

icon>Open the Bluetooth Settings. On the Devices window, you should be able

to see Bluetooth devices that are currently connected.

If the Bluetooth card in the Tablet PC still fails to detect the Bluetooth device, contact

the device manufacturer or visit their website for assistance.

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SET UP A

DEVICE

(BLUETOOTH

MOUSE)

IMPORTANT: When installing Bluetooth devices, follow the steps in this

procedure before installing any software that came with the device. You may

need to install application software for the device at the end of this procedure

and should be prompted when this is necessary. However, do not install new

Bluetooth software for your Tablet PC.

Pre-Installation Step: Check the batteries

Before you begin the Bluetooth mouse installation, install new or fully-

charged batteries in the Bluetooth mouse.

1. Start the Bluetooth Application

a. Make sure that either the Bluetooth LED is flashing or that there is a

checkmark beside Enable Bluetooth Wireless radio (both indicate that

Bluetooth is running) in the Motion Dashboard.

b. Single tap the Bluetooth Devices icon in the system tray.

c. From the pop-up menu, select

Add a Bluetooth Device.

The Add Bluetooth Device

Wizard -Welcome window

appears.

2. Make the mouse discoverable

a. Before starting the Add Bluetooth Device Wizard, place the Bluetooth

mouse in discoverable mode. This sends a signal that is detected by the

Bluetooth card in the Tablet PC.

NOTE: Each Bluetooth mouse may have a different way to make it discoverable.

Some have a small “Connect” button on the back of the mouse. Look at the doc-

umentation that came with the Bluetooth device or visit the manufacturer’s web-

site for information.

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b. On the Welcome window,

place a checkmark beside “My

device is set up and ready to be

found.”

c. Tap Next.

3. Add the Bluetooth mouse

a. The Add Bluetooth Device

Wizard begins searching for

the Bluetooth mouse.

NOTE: If the system does not

find the Bluetooth mouse in a

short time, tap Back, reset the

Mouse (to make it discover-

able) and tap Search Again.

b. When the icon for the

Bluetooth mouse appears in the

Select a Bluetooth device you

want to add window,

highlight it.

c. Tap Next.

NOTE: The Tablet PC may discover other Bluetooth devices and display them in

this window, as shown in this example.

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4. Select the “Don’t use a passkey” option

a. When the “Do you need a

passkey to add your device?”

window appears, tap “Don’t

use a passkey.”

b.Tap Next.

The system connects and

begins installing the Bluetooth

mouse device drivers.

5. Tap Finish to complete the installation

When the drivers are installed, tap Finish to complete the installation.

NOTE: A system reboot is not required.

The Bluetooth mouse is ready to use.

If you look at the Bluetooth Devices

window, the Bluetooth mouse is now

displayed.

NOTE: During a period of inactivity,

the Bluetooth mouse will go into a

power-saving mode. Simply moving

the Bluetooth mouse should

reactivate it. If it does not reactivate,

you may need to Remove and Add

the mouse.

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TRANSFERRING

AND RECEIVING

FILES OVER

BLUETOOTH

You can transfer and receive a file from one Tablet PC to another using Blue-

tooth wireless technology. Unlike some file transfers, the Tablet PC receiving

the file must be set up to receive the file and both Tablet PCs must be running

the Bluetooth File Transfer Wizard for the transfer to occur.

The following steps describe how this is done.

Pre-installation step: set up a passkey

Before you begin the transfer, choose a passkey (of 8-16 characters; the long-

er the passkey, the more secure it will be) with the person receiving the files.

Microsoft recommends setting up and using a passkey (unless the device does

not support one), which provides a secure link between the Tablet PCs and

helps prevent others from viewing the files. Step 3d of this procedure de-

scribes the use of the passkey.

1. Open the Bluetooth File Transfer Wizard

On the sending and receiving Tablet

PCs, single tap the Bluetooth Devic-

es icon. A Bluetooth pop-up menu

appears.

NOTE: Double-clicking will open the

Bluetooth Devices window.

Alternately, you can go to

Start>All Programs>Accesso-

ries>Communications>Blue-

tooth File Transfer Wizard.

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2. Select whether to send or receive a file

On the Sending Tablet PC:

a. Select Send a file.

b. Tap Next.

c. Go to Step 3.

Receiving Tablet PC:

a. Select Receive a file.

IMPORTANT: Discovery on

the receiving Tablet PC is

automatically turned on when

you tap Receive a File.

b. Tap Next. As soon as you do,

the receiving Tablet PC indi-

cates that it is waiting for a con-

nection to another Bluetooth

device.

c. Skip Steps 3 and 4 and go to

Step 5.

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3. From the sending Tablet PC, select where you want the file to

go (Tablet PC)

a. Tap the Browse button. Blue-

tooth will search for a device

(Tablet PC) and display all

Bluetooth devices that are with-

in range and that are discover-

able.

b. Highlight the Tablet PC you

want to send a file to.

c. Tap OK. The device will be

displayed in the Send to area.

d. Place a checkmark beside

“Use a passkey.”

NOTE: If you have previously

set up a passkey with this de-

vice, this option is grayed out.

e. Enter the passkey that you

have set this up with the person

receiving the files. They must

also enter this number on their

Tablet PC.

f. Tap Next.

IMPORTANT: Once you set up a passkey between Tablet PCs, you can transfer

files between them without re-entering this number. The link between them will re-

main secure until you remove both of the devices from the Bluetooth Devices win-

dow. As noted earlier, this option will be grayed out if a passkey has been set up.

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b. On this screen, leave the op-

tion “Turn discovery off”

checked (the default). This

means that your Tablet PC will

not be visible to other Bluetooth

devices when the file transfer is

complete.

IMPORTANT: Discovery was

automatically turned on when

you select Receive a File (see

Step 3 of this procedure).

c. Tap Finish.

d. Enter the passkey you have

set up with the other Tablet PC

user.

d. Tap Next.

The progress of the transfer is

displayed. Depending on the

size of the file, this may take

some time.

NOTE: The files are sent and

received at approximately the

same rate.

e. Skip Step 6 and go to Step 7.

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For information about setting up speech recognition, see “Setting Up Speech

Recognition” in this chapter. You can also tap Help on the TIP window and

search for “speech.”

Microsoft Sound Recorder

For general recording and playback, the Microsoft Sound Recorder is part of

the Window XP Tablet PC Edition 2005 operating system. This sound

recorder lets you record, mix, play, and edit sounds, and link or insert sounds

into other documents. For information about setting up the Sound Recorder,

see “Setting Up the Sound Recorder” in this chapter.

NOTE: Many third-party audio applications are available for recording and

playback, including Microsoft Office OneNote 2003, which is included with the

optional Motion Pak software image.

AUDIO SYSTEM

CONTROLS

The Motion Dashboard contains volume and directional controls for both

speech recognition and recording.

Volume Controls

• Speaker volume. While the noise

supression software removes most

background noise, in some cases

speaker playback (such as background

music or intermittent audio messages)

can affect recording. In general, reduc-

ing speaker volume will eliminate

these extraneous noises.

• Microphone volume. The default vol-

ume setting for the microphones is at

roughly two-thirds of the sliding scale.

When recording, dictating, or using

voice commands, you may need to

adjust this setting.

Directional Controls

• Angle of acceptance. Three pre-defined “angles of acceptance” are part

of the Motion Speak Anywhere audio technology:

• Narrow Angle — Best setting for dictation, Voice over IP, “voice

noisy” environments; the microphones detect sound on a narrow angle

near the center of the display. If you do not speak within the angle of

acceptance, e.g., if you turn your head while dictating or change the

angle of the Tablet PC, the sound will not be recorded.

• Medium Angle (default) — Best setting for a small group, conference

table, “voice quiet” environment; microphones detect at a wider angle

• Wide Angle — Widest angle of acceptance. Try starting with this

setting (even for dictation) before a more restricted angle, which will

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