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Hardware and Software Guide HP Compaq Tablet PC Series Document Part Number: 367426-002 September 2005 This guide explains how to identify and use tablet PC hardware features, including connectors for external devices, and provides settings and procedures for managing tablet PC power and security.
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The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.
Component ID Top Components ......1–1 Lights ........1–1 Pointing Devices .
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Default Power Settings......2–8 Turning the Tablet PC or Display On or Off ..2–8 Initiating or Restoring from Hibernation .
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Keypads ........3–21 Using the Embedded Numeric Keypad ..3–21 Using an External Numeric Keypad .
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Drives Drive Care ........6–1 IDE Drive Light ....... 6–3 Primary Hard Drive .
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11 Modem and Networking Internal Modem ......11–1 Modem Cable ......11–1 Modem Country Selection .
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HP and Windows Password Guidelines ..14–6 HP Administrator Passwords ....14–8 Setting HP Administrator Passwords ... 14–9 Entering HP Administrator Passwords .
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HP ProtectTools Security Manager (Select Models Only) ......14–25 Embedded Security for ProtectTools ..14–25 Credential Manager for ProtectTools .
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Multilingual User Interface (MUI) ....16–13 Enabling and Switching MUI Languages..16–13 Restoring the MUI Capabilities After Reinstalling the Operating System ... . 16–14 Updating Bluetooth Software Through the Flash Upgrade Utility.
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Software Management and Updates ....C–3 HP Client Manager Software ....C–3 Altiris PC Transplant Pro .
Top Components Lights Component Volume mute light Caps lock light IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) drive light Hardware and Software Guide Component ID Description On: System sound is turned off. On: Caps lock is on. On: A drive in the hard drive bay is being accessed.
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Component Battery light power light Wireless light* Num lock light *For information about establishing a wireless link, refer to “Wireless (Select Models Only).” Hardware and Software Guide Description Amber: A battery pack is charging. Green: A battery pack is close to full charge capacity.
Pointing Devices Component Pointing stick Left pointing stick button TouchPad* Left TouchPad button* Right TouchPad button* TouchPad scroll zone* Right pointing stick button *This table describes default settings. For information about changing the functions of TouchPad features, refer to the section in Chapter 3, “Pointing Devices and Keyboard.”...
Buttons Component Presentation mode button Volume mute button Volume down button Volume up button Hardware and Software Guide Description Turns on Presentation mode. Mutes or restores volume. Decreases tablet PC sound. Increases tablet PC sound. Component ID 1–4...
Keys Component Function keys (6) fn key Windows logo key Windows applications key Keypad keys (15) Hardware and Software Guide Description Perform system and application tasks. When combined with the fn key, the function keys f3, f4, and f8 through f11 perform additional tasks as hotkeys.
Pen-Activated Buttons Component Tablet PC Input Panel Launch button* Rotate button* Q button* *This table describes default settings. For information about changing the functions of the Tablet PC Input Panel Launch button, Rotate button, and Q button, refer to Hardware and Software Guide Description When Windows is running, opens the Microsoft Tablet PC Input Panel...
Display Components Component Pen holder Pen eject button Rotating hinge Hardware and Software Guide Description Secures the pen to the tablet PC. Ejects the pen from the pen holder. Swivels the display and converts the tablet PC from notebook mode into a tablet PC mode.
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Component Jog dial* Windows Security button* *This table describes default settings. For information about changing the functions of the Windows security button and jog dial, refer to “Pen and Command Controls.” † To protect your work and the system, the ctrl+alt+delete command cannot be entered using the ctrl, alt, and del keys on the on-screen keyboard.
Front Components Component Infrared port Bluetooth module (select models only) Display release button Hardware and Software Guide Description Provides wireless communication between the tablet PC and an optional IrDA-compliant device. Sends and receives Bluetooth device signals. Å Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation.
Rear Components Component USB port RJ-11 (modem) jack RJ-45 (network) jack Power connector External monitor port S-Video-out jack Hardware and Software Guide Description Connects USB 1.1- and 2.0-compliant devices to the tablet PC using a standard USB cable. Connects a modem cable. Connects a network cable.
Right-Side Components Component Audio-out (headphone) jack Audio-in (microphone) jack USB port PC Card eject button PC Card slot Digital Media Slot Hardware and Software Guide Description Connects optional headphones or powered stereo speakers. Also connects the audio function of an audio/video device, such as a television or VCR.
Left-Side Components Component Security cable slot Vent Hardware and Software Guide Description Attaches an optional security cable to the tablet PC. Ä Security solutions are designed to act as deterrents. These deterrants may not prevent a product from being mishandled or stolen. Enables airflow to cool internal components.
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Component Wireless button (select models only)* USB port Info Center button Power switch* Speaker *This table describes default settings. For information about changing the functions of the power features, refer to the Chapter 2, “Power.” wireless features, refer to Hardware and Software Guide Description Turns the wireless functionality of the WLAN or Bluetooth device on or off,...
Bottom Components Component Docking connector Expansion memory module compartment Vents (3) Hardware and Software Guide Description Connects the tablet PC to an optional docking device. Contains one expansion memory module slot. Enable airflow to cool internal components. Ä To prevent overheating, do not obstruct vents.
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Component Primary battery bay Primary battery release latch Hard drive bay Travel battery connector Hardware and Software Guide Description Holds the primary battery pack. Releases the primary battery pack from the battery bay. Holds the primary hard drive. Connects an optional travel battery. Component ID 1–15...
Wireless Antennae Component Antennae (2) (select models only)* *The antennae are not visible from the outside of the tablet PC. For optimal transmission, keep the areas immediately around the antennae free from obstructions. Hardware and Software Guide Description Send and receive wireless device signals. Å...
Magnets Component Magnets (3) Hardware and Software Guide Description Top left: Engages the display latch. Top right: Switches the panel orientation from landscape to portrait mode. Bottom: Initiates standby if the display is closed while the tablet PC is turned on. Ä...
Pen Components Component Pen tip Pen button Pen tether eyelet Pen eraser Hardware and Software Guide Description Interacts with the tablet PC whenever the tip is touching the screen or within 1.27 cm (0.5 inch) of the screen. When tapped on or held over a pen-activated button, activates the button.
Additional Hardware Components Component AC adapter Power cord* Battery pack* Modem cable* Country-specific modem adapter (included by region as required)* *Power cords, modem cables, and modem adapters vary in appearance by region and country. Battery packs vary by model. Hardware and Software Guide Description Converts AC power to DC power.
Power Power Control and Light Locations Component Description fn+f3 Initiates standby. (Continued) Hardware and Software Guide 2–1...
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Component Power switch power light power light Battery light Hardware and Software Guide Description When the tablet PC is ■ Off, slide toward the front of the tablet PC and release to turn on the tablet PC. ■ In standby, slide toward the front of the tablet PC and release to exit standby.
Power Sources The tablet PC can run on internal or external AC power. The following table indicates the best power sources for common tasks. Task Work in most software applications Charge or calibrate a battery pack in the tablet PC Install or modify system software or write to a CD Hardware and Software Guide...
Standby and Hibernation Standby and hibernation are energy-saving features that conserve power and reduce startup time. They can be initiated by you or by the system. Refer to the Shutdown” each setting. Standby Ä CAUTION: To avoid a complete battery discharge, do not leave your tablet PC in standby for extended periods.
Hibernation Hibernation saves your work to a hibernation file on the hard drive, and then shuts down the tablet PC. When you restore from hibernation, your work returns to the screen where you left off. If a power-on password has been set, the password must be entered to restore from hibernation.
If the battery pack gets extremely low, hibernation saves your work to a hibernation file and shuts down the tablet PC. HP recommends that if you pause your work when the power supply is uncertain, you do one of the following: ■...
When Using Infrared Communication or Drive Media Ä CAUTION: Do not initiate standby or hibernation while using drive media. Doing so may result in possible video and audio degradation and loss of audio or video playback functionality. Standby and hibernation interfere with the use of infrared and Bluetooth communication, and drive media.
Default Power Settings The following tables describe the factory power settings on the tablet PC. You can change many of these settings according to your preference. For more information on changing power settings, refer to the Turning the Tablet PC or Display On or Off Task Procedure Turn on the...
Initiating or Restoring from Hibernation Task Procedure ■ Initiate hibernation. ■ Allow the system No action required. to initiate ■ hibernation (with hibernation enabled). ■ ■ Restoring from Slide the power switch toward user-initiated or the front of the tablet PC. system-initiated ✎...
Initiating or Resuming from Standby Task Procedure ■ Initiate standby. ■ ■ Allow the system No action required. to initiate ■ standby. ■ ■ Resume from Slide the power switch toward user-initiated or the front of the tablet PC. system-initiated standby.
Using Emergency Shutdown Procedures Ä CAUTION: Emergency shutdown procedures result in the loss of unsaved data. If the tablet PC is unresponsive and you are unable to use normal Windows shutdown procedures, try the following emergency procedures, in the sequence provided: ■...
Power Options Many default power settings can be changed in the Power Options window. For example, you can set an audio alert to warn you when the battery pack reaches a low-power condition, or you can change the default settings for the power switch. By default, when the tablet PC is on: ■...
Displaying the Power Meter Icon The Power Meter icon is on your notification area by default. The icon changes shape to indicate whether the tablet PC is running on a battery pack or external power. Right-click the icon and select Adjust Power Properties to display the Power Options window.
Using a Security Password You can add a security feature that prompts you for a password when the tablet PC is turned on, resumes from standby, or restores from hibernation. To set a password prompt: 1. Access the Power Options window, and then select the Advanced tab.
Processor Performance Controls (Select Models Only) On select tablet PC models, Windows XP supports software that enables you to control processor performance. The central processing unit (CPU) speed can be set for optimal performance or for optimal power conservation. For example, the software can be set to trigger an automatic change in processor speed when the power source changes from external power to battery pack power, or when the tablet PC use changes between active and idle.
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PC processor. The following table describes the processor performance on external and battery power for the available power schemes. Power Scheme Home/Office Desk Portable/Laptop Presentation Always On Minimal Power Management Max Battery...
Power Battery Packs When the tablet PC is connected to external AC power, the tablet PC runs on AC power. When a charged battery pack is in the tablet PC and the tablet PC is not connected to external power, the tablet PC runs on battery power.
Standby, Hibernation or Shutdown” ✎ Only compatible AC adapters and battery packs should be used with the tablet PC. For additional information, visit the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com Hardware and Software Guide section in this chapter.
Inserting or Removing a Primary Battery Pack Ä CAUTION: To prevent loss of work when removing a battery pack that is the sole power source, initiate hibernation or turn off the tablet PC before removing the battery pack. To insert a primary battery pack: 1.
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To remove a primary battery pack: 1. Turn the tablet PC upside down with the front of the tablet PC toward you. 2. Press the battery release latch 1 toward the rear of the tablet PC. 3. Lift and slide the battery pack 2 out of the tablet PC. Hardware and Software Guide Power 2–20...
While a battery pack is charging, the battery light on the tablet PC is on. The light is turned off when all battery packs are fully charged. ✎ Battery packs can also be charged in the optional HP Universal Charger. Hardware and Software Guide Power...
Charging a New Battery Pack Fully charge the battery pack while the tablet PC is connected to external power through the AC adapter. A new battery pack that has been partially but not fully charged can run the tablet PC, but the battery light may be inaccurate. The primary battery pack charges when it is inserted into the tablet PC and the tablet PC is connected to external power.
Displaying Charge Information on the Screen This section explains how to access and interpret battery charge displays. Viewing Charge Displays To view information about the status of any battery pack in the tablet PC: ■ Double-click the Power Meter icon on the notification area. –...
Managing Low-Battery Conditions Some low-battery condition alerts and system responses can be changed in the Power Options window of the operating system. The information in this section describes the alerts and system responses set at the factory. Preferences set in the Power Options window do not affect lights.
Resolving Low-Battery Conditions Ä CAUTION: If the tablet PC has reached a critical low-battery condition and has initiated hibernation, do not restore power until the power lights are turned off. When External Power Is Available To resolve a low-battery condition when external power is available, connect to external power.
1. Insert the battery pack into the tablet PC. 2. Connect the tablet PC to an AC outlet or an optional HP 90W Auto Adapter. (The battery light on the tablet PC is turned on.) 3. Leave the tablet PC connected to external power until the battery pack is fully charged.
Discharging the Battery Pack Before you begin a full discharge, disable hibernation. To disable hibernation: 1. Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options > Hibernate tab. 2. Clear the Enable hibernation check box 3. Select Apply. The tablet PC must remain on while the battery pack is being discharged.
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To fully discharge a battery pack: 1. Right-click the Power Meter icon on the notification area and select Adjust Power Properties. – or – Access the Power Schemes tab by selecting Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options >...
Recharging the Battery Pack To recharge the battery pack: 1. Connect the tablet PC to external power and maintain the connection until the battery pack is fully recharged. The battery light on the tablet PC is turned off. You can use the tablet PC while the battery pack is recharging but the battery pack will charge faster if the tablet PC is off.
Conserving Battery Power Using the battery conservation procedures and settings described in this section extends the time that a battery pack can run the tablet PC from a single charge. Conserving Power As You Work To conserve power as you use the tablet PC: ■...
Selecting Power Conservation Settings To set the tablet PC to conserve power: ■ Select a short wait for the screen saver and select a screen saver with minimal graphics and motion. To access screen saver settings: Select Start > Control Panel > Appearance and Themes > Display >...
Storing a Battery Pack If a tablet PC will be unused and unplugged for more than 2 weeks, remove any battery packs and store them separately. Ä CAUTION: To prevent damage to a battery pack, do not expose it to high temperatures for extended periods of time.
In Europe, dispose of or recycle the battery packs by using the public collection system or by returning them to HP, a service partner, or their agents. Hardware and Software Guide Power 2–33...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard Pointing Devices The pointing stick and TouchPad controls can be used interchangeably. Component Pointing stick Left pointing stick button Hardware and Software Guide Description Moves the pointer. Functions like the left button on an external mouse. (Continued) 3–1...
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Component TouchPad* Left TouchPad button* Right TouchPad button* Touchpad scroll zone* Right pointing stick button *This table describes default settings. For information about changing the functions of TouchPad features, refer to the section in this chapter. Hardware and Software Guide Pointing Devices and Keyboard Description Moves the pointer.
Using the TouchPad To move the pointer, slide your finger across the TouchPad surface in the direction you want the pointer to go. Use the left and right TouchPad buttons as you would the left and right buttons on an external mouse. To scroll up and down using the TouchPad vertical scroll zone, slide your finger up or down over the raised area.
Setting Mouse Properties Mouse Properties in Windows enables you to customize settings for pointing devices, including ■ Enabling or disabling a pointing device (enabled by default). ■ TouchPad tapping, which enables you to tap the TouchPad once to select an object or twice to double-click an object (enabled by default).
Hotkeys Hotkeys are preset combinations of the function keys 2, or the The icons on the hotkey functions. Hotkey functions and procedures are discussed in the following sections. Hardware and Software Guide key 3. , and through Pointing Devices and Keyboard key 1, one of the keys represent the 3–5...
Hotkey Quick Reference Function Initiate standby Switch between tablet PC display and external display View battery information Decrease screen brightness Increase screen brightness Turn ambient light sensor on and off Display system information Hardware and Software Guide Key Combination to Activate Function fn+f3 fn+f4...
Using Hotkey Commands Initiating Standby (fn+f3) When the tablet PC is on, press the standby. When standby is initiated, your work is saved in random access memory (RAM), the screen is cleared, and power is conserved. While the tablet PC is in standby, the power lights blink.
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The following 5 video transmission types, with examples of devices that use them, are supported by the ■ LCD (tablet PC display) ■ External VGA (most external monitors) ■ S-Video (televisions, camcorders, VCRs, and video capture boards with S-Video-in jacks) ■...
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Decreasing Screen Brightness (fn+f9) Press to decrease screen brightness. Hold down the hotkey fn+f9 to decrease the brightness level incrementally. Increasing Screen Brightness (fn+f10) Press fn+f10 to increase the brightness level incrementally. Activating the Ambient Light Sensor (fn+f11) Press fn+f11 information about the ambient light sensor, refer to the Ambient Light Sensor”...
Using Hotkeys with External Keyboards The hotkeys available for use with optional external keyboards differ depending on the type of external keyboard you use. USB keyboards support only the hotkey functions controlled by the Quick Launch Buttons control panel. For more information about the Quick Launch Buttons control panel, refer to the Launch Buttons Software”...
Quick Launch Buttons Identifying Quick Launch Buttons The tablet PC has 2 Quick Launch buttons that open frequently used applications when you press them. Component Presentation mode button Info Center button Hardware and Software Guide Pointing Devices and Keyboard Description Starts Presentation mode, which optimizes for an external monitor or projects and opens a user-defined...
Quick Launch Buttons Software You can use the Quick Launch Buttons software to ■ Change Presentation mode settings. ■ Set advanced preferences, including ❏ Preferences for the display of the Quick Launch Buttons icon. ❏ Preferences for the ambient light sensor. The following sections provide instructions for setting preferences within the control panel.
Displaying the Quick Launch Buttons Icon To show or hide the Quick Launch Buttons Properties icon in the notification area (at the far right of the taskbar) or your Windows desktop: 1. Open the Quick Launch Buttons control panel: ❏ Select Start >...
Using Presentation Mode The Presentation mode button toggles Presentation mode on and off. Turning Presentation mode on opens an application, folder, file, or Web site that you specify. The image simultaneously displays on the tablet PC screen and on an external device connected to the external monitor port or S-Video-out jack on the rear panel, or to display ports and jacks on an optional docking device.
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■ Choose whether you want to show the Presentation Settings dialog box each time you press Presentation mode button. ✎ If you do not select this option, each time you press the Presentation mode button, the Presentation Settings dialog box displays and you have to select Continue to open the program, application, folder, file, or Web site you have selected to start when the button is pressed.
Changing the Power Scheme By default the Presentation power scheme is selected when the Presentation mode button is pressed. To change the power scheme: 1. Open the Quick Launch Buttons control panel: ❏ Select Start > Control Panel > Printers and Other Hardware >...
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Using Ambient Light Sensor The tablet PC features a built-in light sensor that enables the tablet PC to automatically adjust the screen brightness according to the ambient lighting level. When the lighting of your environment changes, the ambient light sensor detects the change and automatically adjusts the screen brightness.
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You can turn the ambient light sensor on and off using the Quick Launch Buttons software: 1. Open the Quick Launch Buttons software: ❏ Select Start > Control Panel > Printers and Other Hardware > Quick Launch Buttons. – or – ❏...
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Using Quick Tile Quick Tile enables you to quickly organize and view open windows on your desktop. 1. Open the Quick Launch Buttons software: ❏ Select Start > Control Panel > Printers and Other Hardware > Quick Launch Buttons icon. –...
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Using Info Center (Select Models Only) The Info Center enables you to quickly open the following solutions: ■ Contact HP ■ Data Protection Solutions ■ Help and Support ■ Documentation ■ Options Demo ■ Software Setup ■ System Configuration ■...
Keypads The tablet PC has an embedded numeric keypad and also supports an optional external numeric keypad or an optional external keyboard that includes a numeric keypad. Using the Embedded Numeric Keypad The 15 keys of the embedded numeric keypad can be used like the keys on an external keypad.
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Enabling and Disabling Press fn+num lk num lock light is turned on. Press keys to their standard keyboard functions. ✎ The embedded numeric keypad does not work while an external keyboard or numeric keypad is connected to the tablet PC or to an optional docking device.
Using an External Numeric Keypad Most keys on most external numeric keypads function differently according to whether num lock mode is on or off. For example: ■ When num lock is on, most keypad keys type numbers. ■ When num lock is off, most keypad keys function like the arrow, page up, or page down keys.
Pen and Command Controls You can enter and access information on the tablet PC by voice (supported in English only), pen, and command controls. This chapter provides information about using the pen and command controls. You can write with the pen in pen-specific applications such as the Tablet PC Input Panel, in all Microsoft Office applications, and in most other Windows applications and utilities.
Entering Information with the Pen Identifying the Pen Tip and Pen Button The pen interacts with the tablet PC whenever the tip or eraser of the pen 1 is approximately 1.27 cm (0.5 inch) from the screen. The pen button 2 emulates the functions of the right-click button on an external mouse.
To double-click an item on the screen as you would with the left button of an external mouse: » Tap the item twice with the tip of the pen. To select an item as you would with the right button of an external mouse: »...
Calibrating the Pen The pen can function at the default calibration or at a calibration set by another user. However, HP highly recommends that you use the pen only while it is calibrated to your personal handwriting and mouse action motions. Calibration optimizes pen performance for all users and particularly for left-handed users.
Using the Pen Holder To protect the pen when you are not using it, insert the pen, tip first, into the pen holder on the tablet PC. Setting Pen Preferences Pen preferences are set in the Tablet and Pen Settings window of the operating system.
Changing the Pen Tip Use the clamp packaged with your pen to remove the used tip. To remove the used pen tip: 1. Use the clamp to grasp the pen tip 1. 2. Pull the tip out of the pen 2. To insert a new pen tip: »...
Command Controls The 5 command controls enable you to enter commands that are usually entered with keyboard keys, while you are using the tablet PC. The command controls can also be used while you are using the on-screen keyboard or the tablet PC keyboard. Identifying Command Controls Component Tablet PC Input Panel...
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Component Jog dial* Windows Security button* *This table describes default settings. For information about changing the functions, refer to chapter. † To protect your work and the system, the ctrl+alt+delete command cannot be entered using the ctrl, alt, and del keys on the on-screen keyboard. Hardware and Software Guide Description Functions like enter and the up and...
Command Controls Quick Reference The following table identifies the default setting and activation procedure for each command control. ■ To activate a pen-activated button, tap the button with the tip of the pen. ■ To activate a manually activated button, press and release the button.
Using Command Controls Tablet PC Input Panel Launch Button Tap the Tablet PC Input Panel Launch button with the pen tip when the tablet PC is in Windows to open the Tablet PC Input Panel application. The Tablet PC Input Panel application displays a writing pad, which supports handwriting, and can also display a keyboard.
Windows Security Button Press the Windows Security button to enter the ctrl+alt+delete command while you are in Windows, or the reset command while you are in the Setup utility. Ctrl+Alt+Delete Command When the tablet PC is in Windows, the Windows Security button displays the Windows Task Manager in which you can lock, log off, or shut down the tablet PC, initiate standby or hibernation.
Jog Dial Press or rotate the jog dial manually to enter commands or scroll vertically: ■ Press inward to simulate the function of the standard keyboard. ■ Rotate upward or downward to scroll toward the top or bottom of an image. At the default setting, the jog dial scrolls line by line like the up and down arrow keys on a standard keyboard.
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Selecting a View In the Portrait-Primary and Portrait-Secondary views, the image is displayed vertically, in portrait orientation. In the Landscape- Primary and Landscape-Secondary views, the image is displayed horizontally, in landscape orientation. ■ A portrait view is often optimal when you are using the tablet PC as a handheld.
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Assigning or Changing a Preference To assign or change the function of a programmable command control: 1. Select Start > Control Panel > Printers and Other Hardware > Tablet and Pen Settings > Tablet Buttons tab. 2. In the Button Settings For drop-down list, select the view in which you want to use your preference.
On-Screen Keyboard The Tablet PC Input Panel application displays a keyboard on the screen. This on-screen keyboard simulates the functions of the standard keyboard. To open the Tablet PC Input Panel application, tap the Tablet PC Input Panel Launch button with the pen and then select the On-Screen Keyboard icon on the lower-left corner of the screen.
Audio Features The following figure and table describe the audio features of the tablet PC. Component Speaker Volume mute button Volume down button Hardware and Software Guide Multimedia Description Produces tablet PC sound. Mutes or restores volume. Decreases tablet PC sound. (Continued) 5–1...
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Component Volume up button Internal microphone Audio-out (headphone) jack Audio-in (microphone) jack Hardware and Software Guide Description Increases tablet PC sound. Records sound. Connects optional headphones or powered stereo speakers. Also connects the audio function of an audio/video device, such as a television or VCR.
Using the Audio-In (Microphone) Jack The tablet PC is equipped with a stereo microphone jack. When connecting a microphone to the microphone jack, use a microphone with a 3.5-mm plug. ■ If you connect a stereo (dual-channel) microphone, stereo sound will be recorded. ■...
Adjusting the Volume To adjust the volume, use any of the following controls: ■ Tablet PC volume buttons ❏ To mute or restore volume, press the volume mute button. ❏ To decrease the volume, press the volume down button. ❏ To increase the volume, press the volume up button.
Multimedia Video Features The tablet PC features a 7-pin, dual-purpose S-Video-out jack that connects the tablet PC to an optional S-Video device, such as a television, VCR, camcorder, overhead projector, or video capture card, using an optional, standard (4-pin) S-Video cable. The S-Video-out jack features 3 extra pins that enable an optional S-Video–to–composite adapter to be used with the tablet PC.
Using the S-Video-Out Jack To connect a video device to the S-Video-out jack: 1. Plug either end of the S-Video cable into the S-Video-out jack on the tablet PC. 2. Connect the other end of the cable to the video device, as instructed in the documentation included with the device.
Connecting a Monitor, Projector or Television To connect an external monitor, projector, or television to the tablet PC, insert the monitor cable into the external monitor port on the back of the tablet PC. ✎ If a properly connected external monitor, projector, or television does not display an image, try pressing the the image to the monitor.
If you do not have the Application and Driver Recovery disc, contact Customer Care for a copy of the restore solution for your tablet PC. ❏ Download the software from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Hardware and Software Guide Multimedia...
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■ InterVideo WinDVD Creator Plus—Provides the ability to create, edit, and burn movies to a DVD or video CD. This software is located on the InterVideo WinDVD Creator CD, included with select tablet PCs. ■ Sonic RecordNow!—Enables you to create copies of data and audio CDs and DVDs, and create personalized audio CDs and DVDs.
Observing the Copyright Warning It is a criminal offense, under applicable copyright laws, to make unauthorized copies of copyright-protected material, including computer programs, films, broadcasts, and sound recordings. This tablet PC should not be used for such purposes. Installing Software To install software included with the tablet PC from a CD: 1.
Enabling AutoPlay AutoPlay is an option in Windows that turns the Autorun feature on or off. Autorun starts a program or plays a title on a disc as soon as it is inserted into the drive and the drive door is closed. By default, AutoPlay is enabled on the tablet PC.
Using the Operating System To change settings through the operating system: 1. Open Device Manager by selecting Start > My Computer. Right-click in the window and select Properties > Hardware tab > Device Manager. 2. Select DVD/CD-ROM drives, right-click the DVD drive for which you want to change region settings, and then select Properties.
Drives Drive Care The following sections identify and describe the primary hard drive and the optional external MultiBay or MultiBay II. Drives are fragile components that must be handled with care. The following cautions apply to all drives. Additional cautions are included with the procedures to which they apply.
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Ä CAUTION: To prevent loss or damage to the tablet PC or a drive: ■ Handle a drive carefully. Do not drop it. ■ Excessive force can damage drive connectors. When you insert a drive, use only enough force to seat the drive. ■...
Primary Hard Drive Ä CAUTION: To help avoid loss of critical data, initiate standby before you move a tablet PC or external hard drive from one location to another. To initiate standby, select Start > Turn Off Computer > Standby. For more information on initiating and resuming from standby, refer to Ä...
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Drives 4. Loosen the 2 hard drive screws 1. 5. Lift the hard drive cover 2 away from the tablet PC. 6. Loosen the hard drive screw 1. 7. Pull the hard drive tab 2 to the right to disconnect the hard drive.
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Drives To install a hard drive: 1. Insert a hard drive 1 into the hard drive bay on the bottom of the tablet PC. 2. Push the hard drive tab 2 to the left to connect the hard drive. 3. Tighten the hard drive screw 3. Hardware and Software Guide 6–6...
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Drives 4. Align the tabs 1 on the hard drive cover with the slots on the tablet PC. 5. Close the cover 2. 6. Tighten the hard drive cover screws 3. Hardware and Software Guide 6–7...
External Drives Removable external drives enable you to store and access data. A USB drive can be added by connecting the drive to a USB port on the tablet PC or on an optional docking device. For information about connecting a USB drive, refer to “USB Devices.”...
Optional External Devices The jacks and connectors described in this guide support standard external devices. ■ For information about which jack or port to use, refer to the documentation included with the device. ■ For information about installing or loading any software required by the device, such as drivers, refer to the documentation included with the device.
What Is a PC Card? Ä CAUTION: If you install software or enablers provided by a PC Card manufacturer, you may not be able to use other PC Cards. If you are instructed by the documentation included with your PC Card to install device drivers: ■...
Insertion Ä CAUTION: To prevent damage to the connectors: ■ Use minimal pressure when inserting a PC Card into a PC Card slot. ■ Do not move or transport the tablet PC while a PC Card is operating. 1. Hold the PC Card label side up with the connector toward the tablet PC.
Removal Ä CAUTION: To prevent loss of work or an unresponsive system, stop the PC Card before removing it. 1. Close all files and applications using the PC Card. 2. Stop the PC Card by selecting the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar, and then selecting the PC Card.
Digital Memory Cards What Is a Digital Memory Card? Digital memory cards are removable thumbnail-sized flash storage devices that provide a convenient method of storing data and sharing it with other devices such as handheld devices, PDAs, cameras, and other SD PCs. ✎...
Insertion Ä CAUTION: To prevent damage to the connectors: ■ Use minimal pressure when inserting a digital memory card into a Digital Media Slot. ■ Do not move or transport the tablet PC while a digital memory card is operating. To insert a digital memory card: 1.
Removal Ä CAUTION: To prevent loss of work or system lockup, stop the digital memory card before removing it. To remove a digital memory card: 1. Close all files and applications that are using the digital memory card. 2. Stop the digital memory card by selecting the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the taskbar.
What Is a Memory Module? Å WARNING: The 2 memory module compartments, the hard drive bay, and the battery bay are the only user-accessible internal compartments on the tablet PC. All other areas that require a tool to open should be opened only by a service partner.
Expansion Memory Module Slot To add or upgrade a memory module in the expansion memory module slot: 1. Shut down the tablet PC. (If you are not sure whether the tablet PC is off or in hibernation, turn the tablet PC on by sliding the power switch toward the front of the tablet PC.
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8. If there is a memory module in the memory module slot, remove it: a. Pull away the retention clips 1 on each side of the module. (The module tilts upward.) b. Grasp the edges of the module 2 and gently pull the module out of the memory module slot.
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9. Insert the new memory module: a. Align the keyed (notched) edge 1 of the module with the tabbed area in the memory module slot. b. With the module at a 45-degree angle from the surface of the memory module compartment, press the memory module 2 into the memory module slot until it is seated.
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Memory Modules 10. Replace the memory module cover 1 and the memory module cover screws 2. Hardware and Software Guide 9–5...
Primary Memory Module Slot To replace the existing memory module in the primary memory module slot: 1. Shut down the tablet PC. (If you are not sure whether the tablet PC is off or in hibernation, turn on the tablet PC by sliding the power switch toward the front of the tablet PC.
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7. Remove the base enclosure cover. 8. Turn the tablet PC display-side up with the front toward you and open it. 9. Lift up the right rear corner edge 1 and then the left rear corner edge 2 of the keyboard cover to release the rear edge of the cover from the tablet PC.
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Memory Modules 11. To remove the keyboard cover fully, swing the right edge of the cover toward the front of the tablet PC. Hardware and Software Guide 9–8...
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12. Turn the tablet PC display-side up and open it completely. 13. Lift the top edge of the keyboard 1 slightly to release it from the tablet PC. 14. Lift the bottom edge of the keyboard 2 slightly until the pointing stick cable 3 is accessible.
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15. A collar 1 holds the pointing stick cable 2 in place. To release the cable, lift each end of the pointing stick connector collar 3. 16. Remove the pointing stick cable from the pointing stick connector. Hardware and Software Guide Memory Modules 9–10...
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Memory Modules 17. Open the tablet PC fully and tilt the keyboard up from the bottom so that it rests on the display of the tablet PC. Hardware and Software Guide 9–11...
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18. To remove the memory module from the memory module slot: a. Pull the retention clips 1 away from each side of the module. (The module tilts upward when released.) b. Lift the edge of the memory module 2, and gently remove it from the slot.
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19. To insert a new memory module into the memory module slot: a. Align the keyed (notched) edge 1 of the module with the tab in the expansion slot. b. Press the module into the slot 2 from a 45-degree angle until it is seated.
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20. Replace the pointing stick cable in the Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) pointing stick connector. 21. Press down on the two ends of the pointing stick connector collar until the cable is securely held in place. Hardware and Software Guide Memory Modules 9–14...
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22. Replace the keyboard. 23. Replace the keyboard cover on the tablet PC by reversing the steps for removing the cover. (Reseat the left side of the cover first, and then reseat the right side. Press along the front edge of the keyboard cover to snap the cover into place.) 24.
Hibernation File When random access memory (RAM) increases, the operating system increases the hard drive space reserved for the hibernation file. If you experience problems with hibernation after increasing RAM, verify that your hard drive has enough free space to accommodate a larger hibernation file.
USB Devices What Is USB? Universal Serial Bus (USB) is a hardware interface that can be used to connect external devices such as a USB keyboard, mouse, drive, printer, scanner, or hub to the tablet PC. The tablet PC has three standard USB connectors that support USB-2.0 and USB-1.1 devices.
USB Devices USB Device Connection USB hubs can be connected to a USB connector on the tablet PC, or on an optional docking device, or to other USB devices. Hubs support varying numbers of USB devices and are used to increase the number of USB devices in the system.
Operating System and Software A USB device functions in the same way as a comparable non-USB device, with one exception. By default, USB devices do not function unless an operating system that supports USB is installed in the tablet PC. Some USB devices may require additional support software, which is usually included with the device.
Modem and Networking Internal Modem Modem Cable Å WARNING: Connecting the tablet PC to a digital line can permanently damage the modem. Immediately disconnect your modem cable if you accidentally connect it to a digital line. A modem cable, which has a 6-pin RJ-11 connector at each end, must be connected to an analog telephone line.
Using the Modem Cable To connect a modem cable: Å WARNING: To avoid the risk of electrical shock, fire, or damage to the equipment, do not plug a modem cable into a network jack. 1. Turn the tablet PC display-side up on a flat surface near a telephone wall jack.
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Using a Country-Specific Modem Cable Adapter Telephone jacks vary by region and country. If you are connecting the modem to a telephone line in a region or country where RJ-11 telephone jacks are not standard, you must obtain a country-specific modem adapter. Refer to the Selection”...
Modem Country Selection Viewing the Current Country Selection To see the current country setting for your modem: 1. Select Start > Control Panel > Date, Time, Language, and Regional Options > Regional & Language Options. 2. Under Location, view your present location. Adding New Locations When Traveling The internal modem is configured to meet only the operating standards in the country where you purchased the tablet PC.
To add a new country location: 1. Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connections > Phone and Modem Options > Dialing Rules tab. ✎ The first time you select the Dialing Rules tab, you will be prompted to enter your area code information in the Local Information window.
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■ Check for tone or pulse dialing settings Dial a few digits on the telephone and listen for clicks (pulses) or tones. Then: 1. Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connections > Phone and Modem Options > Dialing Rules tab.
4. If you continue to receive the “No Dial Tone” error message after clearing the check box: a. Select Start > Control Panel > Network and ✎ The first time you select the Dialing Rules tab, you will be prompted to enter your area code information in the Local Information window.
Modem and Networking Network A network cable has an 8-pin RJ-45 connector at each end. Hardware and Software Guide 11–8...
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To connect the network cable: 1. Turn the tablet PC display-side up on a flat surface near a network jack. 2. If the network cable has a noise suppression circuitry 1, which prevents interference with TV and radio reception, orient the circuitry end of the cable toward the tablet PC. 3.
Q Menu The Q Menu provides quick access to many of the system tasks accessed with the buttons, keys, or hot keys found on most tablet PCs. You can program the Q Menu to access alternative system tasks or to access any item on a drive, a network, or the Internet. Identifying Q Menu Controls The jog dial 1 and the Q Menu button 2 are used in Q Menu procedures.
Displaying and Closing the Q Menu The Q Menu can be displayed or closed at any time by using any of the following procedures: ■ To display the Q Menu, press the Q button or select the Q icon in the notification area (at the far right of the taskbar). ✎...
Obtaining Information About System-Defined Items To display a description of a system-defined Q Menu item or to test any Q Menu item by executing the item command: 1. Press the Q button or select the Q icon in the notification area (at the far right of the taskbar).
Removing a Q Menu Item To remove an item from the Q Menu: 1. Press the Q button or select the Q icon in the notification area (at the far right of the taskbar). 2. Select Q Menu Settings. 3. On the Items to Display On Q Menu list, clear the check box for the item you want to remove.
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Adding an Unlisted Item to the Q Menu To add an item to both the Items to Display on Q Menu list and to the Q Menu when it is not on the Items to Display on Q Menu list—for example, an item on a drive, network, or the Internet: 1.
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Changing a User-Defined Item User-defined items can be changed, but system-defined items cannot be changed. If you select a system-defined item on the Items To Display on Q Menu list, the Modify button is unavailable. To change the Display Name and/or File Name of a user-defined item: 1.
Repositioning a Q Menu Item To change the location of an item on the Q Menu: 1. Press the Q button or select the Q icon in the notification area (at the far right of the taskbar). 2. Select Q Menu Settings. 3.
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Enabling Automatic Mode Change Enabling automatic mode change allows the Q Menu software to adjust the display orientation automatically. If you disable this option, the orientation of the display will need to be manually changed. ✎ Only the system administrator can update this option. To enable automatic mode change: 1.
Using a System-Defined Item As shipped, the Q Menu displays only the items identified below as default. All the items described below can be added or removed from the Q Menu. For instructions, refer to Q Menu Preferences,” Brightness (Default) Select Brightness to display a pop-up window that enables you to adjust screen brightness with the jog dial.
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Capture Window Select Capture Window to copy the image of the currently active window on the tablet PC screen to the Windows clipboard. To save or print the image, open an application which supports a screen image, such as Microsoft Word or Microsoft Paint, and then paste the image.
External Display When an optional display device, such as an external monitor or projector, is connected to the external monitor connector on the tablet PC: To display the image only on the display device: » Select External Display. ✎ Selecting External Display turns off the Extended Desktop option. Dual Display (Default) When an optional display device, such as an external monitor or projector, is connected to the external monitor connector on...
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Presentation Mode On/Off (Default) Ä CAUTION: Presentation mode is integrated with the Q Menu and Quick Launch Button software. If this software is uninstalled or disabled, Presentation mode will not function. Presentation mode provides the optimal configuration for displaying a presentation, such as a Microsoft PowerPoint presentation, on a projector or external monitor while displaying speaker’s notes on the tablet PC.
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Portrait-Secondary item, which switches the image counterclockwise to portrait view, more convenient. ✎ HP recommends that you not use the Portrait-Secondary view while using the internal wireless. The positions commonly occupied by the tablet PC, external devices, and the user while the tablet PC is in the Portrait-Secondary view may obstruct the antennae.
Hibernate To initiate hibernation if hibernation is enabled: » Select Hibernate. ✎ Hibernation is enabled by default. If hibernation is not enabled, selecting Hibernate initiates standby. To verify that hibernation is enabled: » Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance >...
Tablet PC Button Driver The tablet PC button driver allows you to customize the pen-activated buttons and jog dial. You can program the buttons to perform various functions or open specific programs. Each button can be programmed to perform a different function for each orientation, or to perform the same function for all orientations.
Wireless (Select Models Only) If your tablet PC is equipped with an integrated wireless device such as an 802.11 or a Bluetooth wireless device, you have a wireless tablet PC. ■ An 802.11 wireless tablet PC can connect to wireless networks in corporate offices, your home, and public places.
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Your tablet PC has a button that can be used to enable and disable 802.11 and Bluetooth wireless devices and an associated light to indicate the state of the wireless devices. The following illustration shows the wireless button 1 and light 2. In addition to the wireless button and light, your tablet PC has software controls that enable you to turn on, turn off, enable, and disable your wireless devices.
Wireless Local Area Network Device (Select Models Only) With an 802.11 wireless device, you can access a wireless local area network (WLAN), which is composed of other computers and accessories linked by a wireless router or a wireless access point. ■...
There are 3 popular implementations of WLAN adapters: ■ 802.11b only ■ 802.11b/g ■ 802.11a/b/g 802.11b, the first popular WLAN standard, supports data rates of up to 11 Mbps and operates at a frequency of 2.4 GHz. 802.11g, which came later, also operates at 2.4 GHz but supports data rates of up to 54 Mbps.
Setting Up a WLAN in Your Home To set up a WLAN and connect to the Internet in your home, you need the following equipment. The illustration below shows an example of a completed wireless network installation that is connected to the Internet. This wireless network includes ■...
Using a WLAN Connection To use a WLAN connection: ■ Verify that all drivers required by the 802.11 wireless device are installed and that the 802.11 wireless device is correctly configured. ✎ If you are using an integrated 802.11 wireless device, all required drivers are installed and the adapter is preconfigured and ready for use.
Use a firewall. ■ Set security on your Web browser. ■ Enable MAC address filtering on the router. For more information about WLAN security, refer to the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com/go/wireless Hardware and Software Guide Wireless (Select Models Only) for details.
Cicso-based WLANs. Identifying a WLAN Device To install HP WLAN software for an integrated 802.11 wireless device, you need to know the name of the integrated 802.11 wireless device on your tablet PC. To identify an integrated 802.11 wireless device:...
The WLAN software is also available as a SoftPaq at the HP Web site. To access, download, and install the SoftPaq, use either of the following procedures: ■...
Bluetooth Wireless Device (Select Models Only) A Bluetooth wireless device provides short-range wireless communications that replace the physical cable connections that traditionally link electronic devices such as ■ Network access points. ■ Computers (desktop, notebook, tablet PC, PDA). ■ Phones (cellular, cordless, smart phone). ■...
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■ Dial-up networking—Connects Bluetooth devices to the Internet. ■ Bluetooth serial port—Transfers data over the Bluetooth link using a virtual COM port. ■ Hands-Free—Enables a vehicle-embedded, hands-free unit or a tablet PC serving as a hands-free unit to establish a wireless connection to a cellular phone and to act as the Bluetooth cellular phone audio input and output mechanism.
Wireless (Select Models Only) Device Power States The wireless button 1 enables and disables 802.11 wireless devices and Bluetooth devices in conjunction with Wireless Assistant. By default, the 802.11 Bluetooth or wireless device and wireless light 2 are turned on when you turn on the tablet PC. ✎...
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The wireless and Bluetooth 802.11 devices have 2 power states: ■ Enabled ■ Disabled You can enable and disable a wireless device in Computer Setup. For more information about using Computer Setup to control an 802.11 or Bluetooth wireless device, refer to “Computer Setup.”...
Turning On the Devices ■ Wireless Assistant shows that both WLAN and Bluetooth are off ■ Wireless light is off ■ Wireless Assistant shows that both WLAN and Bluetooth are disabled* ■ Wireless light is off ■ Wireless Assistant shows that one device is on and the other device is off...
Turning Off and Disabling the Devices ■ Wireless Assistant shows that both WLAN and Bluetooth are on ■ Wireless light is on ■ Wireless Assistant shows that both WLAN and Bluetooth are off ■ Wireless light is off ■ Wireless Assistant shows that one device is on...
Wireless (Select Models Only) Infrared Communications The tablet PC is IrDA compliant—4 megabits per second (Mbps) standard—and can communicate with another infrared-equipped device that is also IrDA compliant. The infrared port supports both low-speed connections of up to 115 kilobits per second (Kbps) and high-speed connections of up to 4 Mbps.
Setting Up an Infrared Transmission For information about using infrared software, refer to your operating system Help file. To set up infrared devices for optimal transmission: ■ Prepare the infrared ports on both devices for transmission. ■ Position the devices so that their infrared ports face one another at a distance no greater than 1 meter (3.3 feet).
Mobile Printing (Select Models Only) Mobile Printing for Tablet PCs enables you to print to any PostScript-enabled HP network printer, even if the tablet PC does not have the needed printer driver. To print using Mobile Printing: 1. Select File > Print from any application.
Security Security Features ✎ Security solutions are designed to act as deterrents. These deterrents may not prevent a product from being mishandled or stolen. The security features provided with the tablet PC can protect the tablet PC, personal information, and data from a variety of risks. Depending on your environment, some security features may be unnecessary.
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Unauthorized access to a Windows user account Unauthorized access to data Hardware and Software Guide Use This Security Feature ■ Power-on password* ■ HP ProtectTools Security Manager Refer to the Manager (Select Models Only)” this chapter for additional information. HP administrator password* DriveLock* Device security* ■...
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Computer Setup features, refer Chapter 15, “Computer Setup.” Hardware and Software Guide Use This Security Feature HP administrator password Security cable slot (used with an optional security cable). For more information on the security cable slot, refer to the “Optional Security Cable”...
Call Customer Care or your service partner for additional information. ■ If you forget your HP administrator password, you will not be able to access Computer Setup. ■ If you forget the DriveLock user password but know the DriveLock master password, you can remove DriveLock protection from the drive.
HP passwords and Windows passwords are also independent of one another. The following table lists the different passwords used by HP and Windows and describes their functions. For additional information about Windows passwords, such as screen-saver passwords, refer to Start >...
Windows user password, select Start > Help and Support. HP and Windows Password Guidelines HP and Windows passwords are not interchangeable. You must use an HP password at an HP password prompt and a Windows password at a Windows password prompt. For example: ■...
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Although you can use the same text for various passwords, HP passwords and Windows passwords function independently. Even if you plan to use the same text for an HP password and a Windows password, you must set the HP password in Computer Setup and the Windows password in your operating system.
Does not display as it is set, entered, changed, or deleted. ■ Must be set and entered with the same type of keys. For example, an HP administrator password set with keyboard number keys will not be recognized if you enter it with embedded numeric keypad number keys.
Setting HP Administrator Passwords An HP administrator password is set, changed, or deleted in Computer Setup. To manage the password: 1. Shut down the tablet PC. If you are not sure whether the tablet PC is off or in hibernation, turn the tablet PC on by sliding the power button, and then shut down the tablet PC through the operating system.
At the Administrator Password prompt, type your administrator password (using the same kind of keys you used to set the password), and then press enter. After 3 unsuccessful attempts to enter the HP administrator password, you must restart the tablet PC and try again. Power-On Passwords A power-on password prevents unauthorized use of the tablet PC.
Setting Power-On Passwords A power-on password is set, changed, or deleted in Computer Setup. To manage the password: 1. Shut down the tablet PC. If you are not sure whether the tablet PC is off or in hibernation, turn the tablet PC on by sliding the power button, and then shut down the tablet PC through the operating system.
Entering Power-On Passwords At the power-on password prompt, type your password, and then press After 3 unsuccessful attempts to enter the password, enter. you must restart the tablet PC and try again. Requiring a Power-On Password at Restart You can require that a power-on password be entered each time the tablet PC is restarted.
DriveLock Ä CAUTION: If you forget both the DriveLock user password and the DriveLock master password, the hard drive is permanently locked and can no longer be used. DriveLock prevents unauthorized access to the contents of a hard drive. After DriveLock protection is applied to a drive, a password must be entered to access the drive.
Setting DriveLock Passwords To access the DriveLock settings in Computer Setup: 1. Shut down the tablet PC. If you are not sure whether the tablet PC is off or in hibernation, turn the tablet PC on by sliding the power button, and then shut down the tablet PC through the operating system.
Entering DriveLock Passwords 1. Be sure that the hard drive is inserted into the tablet PC (not into an optional docking device or external MultiBay). 2. When prompted for a DriveLock password, type your user or master password (using the same kind of keys you used to set the password), and then press ✎...
5. Toggle the field to enable or disable, and then press 6. Save your preferences by using the arrow keys to select File > Save changes and exit. Then follow the instructions on the screen. Your preferences are set when you exit Computer Setup and take effect when the tablet PC restarts.
6. Use the arrow keys to select the field for the password you want to change. Type your current password in the Old password field, and then type the new password in the New password field and in the Verify new password field. Then press 7.
7. Type your master password in the Old password field. Then press f10. 8. To save your preferences, use the arrow keys to select File > Save changes and exit. Then follow the instructions on the screen. Your preferences are set when you exit Computer Setup and take effect when the tablet PC restarts.
■ Display a battery pack serial number. ✎ To prevent unauthorized access to this information, you must create an HP administrator password. For instructions, refer to “Setting HP Administrator Passwords” this chapter. Hardware and Software Guide Security section earlier in...
Setting System Information Options 1. Shut down the tablet PC. If you are not sure whether the tablet PC is off or in hibernation, turn the tablet PC on by sliding the power button, and then shut down the tablet PC through the operating system.
Antivirus Software When you use the tablet PC for e-mail, network, or Internet access, you expose the tablet PC to computer viruses. Computer viruses can disable your operating system, applications, or utilities, or cause them to function abnormally. Antivirus software can detect most viruses, destroy them, and in most cases, repair damage they have caused.
Firewall Software When you use the tablet PC for e-mail, network, or Internet access, it is possible for unauthorized persons to obtain information about you, your tablet PC, and your data. Firewalls monitor all incoming and outgoing traffic on your computer by including features such as logging and reporting, automatic alarms, and user interfaces for configuring the firewall.
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Under some circumstances a firewall can block access to Internet games, interfere with printer or file sharing on a network, or block authorized e-mail attachments. If you are using Windows Firewall and an application attempts an inbound connection to your tablet PC for the first time, a security alert will be displayed. The security alert allows you to configure the firewall permission for the application.
Critical Security Updates for Windows XP Ä CAUTION: Because new computer viruses are being detected all the time, it is recommended that you install all critical updates as soon as you receive an alert from Microsoft. You should also run Windows Update on a monthly basis to install the latest recommended updates from Microsoft.
HP ProtectTools Security Manager (Select Models Only) Your tablet PC comes with HP ProtectTools Security Manager preinstalled. This software is accessed through Microsoft Windows Control Panel. It provides security features that are designed to help protect against unauthorized access to the tablet PC, networks, and critical data.
BIOS security features accessed through BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools. For more information, refer to the Embedded Security for ProtectTools online Help or the HP ProtectTools Embedded Security Guide. Credential Manager for ProtectTools Credential Manager for ProtectTools has security features that...
BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools provides access to BIOS security and configuration settings within the HP ProtectTools Security Manager application, which gives users better access to system security features that are managed by the system BIOS. With BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools, you can ■...
Smart Card and an optional supported reader, such as the HP PC Card Smart Card Reader. ■ Initialize an optional HP ProtectTools Smart Card so that it can be used with Credential Manager for ProtectTools. ■ Work with the BIOS to enable optional smart card authentication in a preboot environment, and to configure separate smart cards for an administrator and a user.
Optional Security Cable ✎ Security solutions are designed to act as deterrents. These deterrents may not prevent a product from being mishandled or stolen. To install a security cable: 1. Loop the security cable around a secured object. 2. Insert the key 1 into the cable lock 2. 3.
Computer Setup is a preinstalled, ROM-based utility that can be used even when the operating system is not working or will not load. If the operating system is working, the tablet PC restarts the operating system after you exit Computer Setup. ✎...
Computer Setup Access The information and settings in Computer Setup are accessed from the File, Security, Tools, and Advanced menus. 1. Open Computer Setup by turning on or restarting the tablet PC. Press message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen. ❏...
Computer Setup Defaults To return all settings in Computer Setup to the values that were set at the factory: 1. Open Computer Setup by turning on or restarting the tablet PC. Press message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen. ❏...
File Menu Select System Information Save to floppy Restore from floppy Restore defaults Ignore changes and exit Save changes and exit Hardware and Software Guide To Do This ■ View identification information about the tablet PC and any battery packs in the system.
Smart Card Security Embedded Security Device security System IDs Hardware and Software Guide To Do This Enter, change, or delete an HP Administrator password. Enter, change, or delete a power-on password. ■ Enable/Disable stringent security. ■ Enable/Disable required password on restart.
Tools Menu Select HDD Self Test options Battery Information Memory Check Hardware and Software Guide To Do This Run a quick or comprehensive self-test on any hard drive in the system. View information about any battery packs in the tablet PC. ■...
Advanced Menu Select Language (or press f2) Boot options Device options Hardware and Software Guide To Do This Change the Computer Setup language. ■ Enable/Disable MultiBoot, which sets a startup sequence that can include most bootable devices and media in the system.
(through the Computer Setup utility) the ROM version currently installed on the tablet PC. 2. Access the updates through your local HP Web site or the Support Software CD (purchased separately). 3. Download and install the updates.
Obtaining the Support Software Disc The Support Software CD provides HP software updates and installation instructions. The CD includes device drivers, ROM updates, and utilities. To purchase the current Support Software CD or a subscription that provides both the current version and future versions of the...
For information about using Computer Setup, refer to the “Computer Setup” Internet Software Most software on the HP Web site is packaged in compressed files called a SoftPaqs. Some ROM updates may be packaged in compressed files called ROMPaqs. Most download packages contain a file named Readme.txt.
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To download and install a system ROM: 1. Access the page on the HP Web site that provides software for your tablet PC. 2. Follow the instructions on the screen to locate the system ROM you want to download. 3. At the download area: a.
Downloading Software To download and install other software: 1. Access the page at the HP Web site that provides software for your tablet PC. 2. Follow the instructions on the screen to find the software you want to update. 3. At the download area, select the software you want and follow the downloading instructions on the Web page.
System Recovery The tablet PC system recovery process provides several ways to recover system functionality. The Application and Driver Recovery disc and Operating System disc enable you to recover or repair your tablet PC without losing personal data. The Operating System disc also allows you to reinstall the operating system software provided with the tablet PC.
For more information on configuring and using Altiris Local Recovery, visit the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com/go/easydeploy or open the software and select Help on the menu bar.
Setting System Restore Points Tablet PCs with Windows XP Tablet PC operating systems provide the option of setting system restore points (checkpoints) daily as you change your personal settings. The tablet PC may also set restore points when you add new software or devices. You should periodically set system restore points when the tablet PC is functioning at optimal performance and before installing new software or devices.
Repairing or Reinstalling Applications All applications preinstalled or preloaded on your tablet PC can be repaired or reinstalled by using the Application and Driver Recovery disc. ✎ If you have not reinstalled your operating system, some applications preloaded on your tablet PC, such as those available in the Software Setup utility, can also be repaired or reinstalled from your hard drive.
Repairing the Operating System To attempt an operating system repair without deleting your personal data, use the Operating System disc that was shipped with the tablet PC: 1. Connect an optional external MultiBay or MultiBay II to the tablet PC. 2.
Reinstalling the Operating System Ä CAUTION: To prevent the loss of all of your personal data, back up your data before reinstalling the operating system. Personal data and any software you have installed on the tablet PC will be lost during the operating system reinstallation process.
10. Press 11. Select Format the partition using the NTFS file system (Quick) and press Ä CAUTION: Formatting this drive will delete all current files. 12. Press to format the drive. (The reinstallation process begins. This process may take up to 2 hours to complete. The tablet PC restarts in Windows when the process is complete.) Reinstalling Device Drivers and Other Software...
Multilingual User Interface (MUI) The Windows XP Multilingual User Interface (MUI) is an add-on to the English version of the Windows XP Tablet PC Edition. It allows users or administrators to switch the operating system user interface (menus, dialogs, and so on) from one language to another, or to vary the language interface for each user.
Switching the Language on the Tablet PC Input Panel The writing pad in Tablet PC Input Panel converts your handwriting into typed text and inserts it in a software application that you specify, such as a word processing document. Depending upon which language version is installed on the tablet PC, you will see different options on the Tablet PC Input Panel.
To upload new firmware to the Bluetooth module: 1. To access the page at the HP Web site that provides software for your tablet PC, visit 2. Follow the instructions at the site to find the SoftPaq in the Support section for Bluetooth.
Å WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to internal components, do not allow liquids to drip onto the tablet PC keyboard. Ä CAUTION: To prevent possible damage to the display, do not place anything on top of the tablet PC even when it is in the carrying case. Ä...
■ Use your tablet PC only on a solid, flat surface. Make sure that vents, which cool internal components, are unobstructed. ■ If the tablet PC will be idle for a week or more, shut it down. ■ If the tablet PC will be disconnected from external power for more than 2 weeks: ❏...
Keyboard Clean the keyboard regularly to prevent keys from sticking and to remove dust, lint, and particles that can become trapped beneath the keys. Ideally, use a can of compressed air with a straw extension to blow air under and around the keys. Ä...
TouchPad Grease and dirt on the TouchPad can cause your cursor to jump around on the display screen. To avoid this, wash hands frequently when using the tablet PC and clean the TouchPad with a damp cloth. External Mouse Keeping an external mouse clean can substantially improve its performance and prevent loss of mouse pointer control.
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2. Remove the ball from your mouse and clean it with an antistatic wipe or a lint-free cotton cloth. 3. Spray the inside of the mouse with compressed air or clean it with a noncotton swab to remove loose debris and dust. 4.
Preparation for Travel and Shipping To prepare the tablet PC for shipping or traveling: 1. Back up your work. 2. Turn off and then disconnect all external devices. 3. Shut down the tablet PC. 4. If the tablet PC will be disconnected from an external power source for more than 2 weeks, remove all battery packs and store them in a cool, dry place.
Tips for Traveling with Your Tablet PC ■ Take along a backup of your work. Keep the backup separate from the tablet PC. ■ When traveling by air, carry your tablet PC as hand baggage. Do not check it in with the rest of your luggage. ■...
Operating Environment The operating environment information in the following table might be helpful if you plan to use or transport the tablet PC in extreme environments. Factor Temperature Operating (not writing to optical disc 0°C to 35°C Operating (writing to optical disc) Nonoperating Relative humidity (noncondensing) Operating...
DC power source, it is strongly recommended that the tablet PC be powered only with an AC adapter or DC power cord supplied or approved by HP. The tablet PC is capable of accepting DC power within the...
MultiBoot A bootable medium or network interface card (NIC) contains files that the tablet PC needs to properly start and operate. The MultiBoot utility, disabled by default, enables you to identify the devices and control the sequence in which the system attempts to boot from those devices as it starts up your tablet PC.
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The primary hard drive can only boot as drive C. The NIC does not have a drive letter assigned to it. ✎ An optical drive device (such as a CD-ROM drive) can boot either as drive A or drive C, depending on the format of the CD.
Bootable Devices in Computer Setup The tablet PC can start up from a USB device or the NIC only if that device has been enabled for inclusion in MultiBoot. To enable a device or location for inclusion in MultiBoot: 1. Open Computer Setup by turning on or restarting the tablet PC.
MultiBoot Results Before changing the startup sequence, consider the following: ■ When the tablet PC restarts after the boot order has been changed, it considers only the first device of each drive type when searching for a startup device (except for optical devices).
MultiBoot Preferences There are 2 ways to set MultiBoot sequences: ■ Set a new default boot sequence that the tablet PC uses each time it starts up. ■ Use variable boot sequences using MultiBoot Express. This feature prompts you for a startup device each time the tablet PC is started or restarted.
Setting a MultiBoot Express Prompt Use Computer Setup to set the tablet PC to display the MultiBoot startup location menu each time the tablet PC is started or restarted: 1. Open Computer Setup by turning on or restarting the tablet PC. Press message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen.
Entering MultiBoot Express Preferences When the Express Boot menu is displayed during startup: ■ To specify a startup location from the Express Boot menu, select your preference within the allotted time, and then press enter. ■ To prevent the tablet PC from defaulting to the current MultiBoot setting, press any key before the allotted time expires.
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Client Management Solutions provides standards-based solutions for managing client (user) desktop, workstation, notebook computers, and tablet PCs in a networked environment. The key capabilities and features of client management are ■ Initial software image deployment. ■ Remote system software installation. ■...
Configuration and Deployment HP computers come with a preinstalled system software image. The initial software image is configured during the first-time setup of the computer. After a brief software “unbundling” occurs, the computer is ready to be used. A customized software image can be deployed (distributed) by ■...
Additional functionality can be added when HP CMS is used with optional Altiris Solutions software (purchased separately). For more information, refer to For more information on HP Client Manager, visit the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com/go/easydeploy. Hardware and Software Guide Client Management “Altiris Local Recovery.”...
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When HP Client Manager Software (installed on a client computer) is used with Altiris Solution software (installed on an administrator computer), HP CMS provides increased management functionality. HP Client Manager provides centralized hardware management of HP client devices for the following IT life cycle areas: ■...
Driver versions that are supported by SSM are denoted with a special icon on the HP driver download Web site and on the Support Software CD. To...
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AC adapter, disconnecting 2–17 AC power 2–17 accessing tablet PC information 16–2 adapter, modem 11–3 adjusting the volume 5–4 airport security devices 6–2 altitude specifications A–1 ambient light sensor 3–17 analog vs. digital line 11–1 antennae 1–16 antivirus software 14–21 applications.
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Bluetooth module 1–9 Brightness item on Q Menu 12–9 buttons esc 4–12 Info Center 1–13 left pointing stick 1–3 left TouchPad 1–3 PC Card eject 1–11 pen 4–2 pen eject 1–7 Presentation mode 1–4 3–14 Q 1–6 4–10 reset 4–11 right pointing stick 1–3 right TouchPad 1–3 rotate 1–6...
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controls, command 4–7 copyright warning 5–10 country-specific modem cable adapter 11–3 Credential Manager for ProtectTools 14–26 critical low-battery condition identifying 2–24 restoring from 2–25 Critical Security Updates for Windows XP 14–24 ctrl+alt+delete command 4–11 device disabling 14–18 device drivers external devices 6–9 PC Card 7–1 device security 14–18 dial, jog 4–12...
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3–6 switch image 3–7 with external keyboards 3–10 HP administrator password 14–8 HP password 14–5 HP password guidelines 14–6 HP ProtectTools Security Manager 14–25 hub, USB 10–2 humidity specifications A–1 IDE drive light 1–1 increasing memory 9–16 Info Center button 1–13 infrared 13–16...
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14–5 security 14–1 connecting 6–9 switching display to or from 3–6 DriveLock 14–14 forgetting 14–4 HP 14–5 HP administrator 14–8 HP guidelines 14–6 power-on 14–10 using 14–4 Windows 14–5 Windows guidelines 14–6 enablers and card socket services 7–1 inserting 7–1 7–2...
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attaching 4–5 calibrating 4–4 changing tip 4–6 components 1–18 eject button 1–7 entering information with 4–2 Help and tutorials 4–1 Journal application 4–1 pen-activated buttons 4–7 setting preferences for 4–5 pen button 4–2 pen eraser 1–18 pen holder 1–7 pen-activated buttons Q Menu 1–6 rotate 1–6 Tablet PC Input Panel...
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displaying 12–2 items, number supported 12–4 items, obtaining information about 12–3 selecting item from 12–2 setting preferences for 12–3 testing items on 12–3 Q Menu icon 12–2 Q Menu system-defined items Brightness 12–9 Capture Screen 12–9 Capture Window 12–10 Extended Desktop 12–11 External Only 12–11 Hibernate 12–14 Internal and External...
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Setup utility resetting the tablet PC 4–11 setting security preferences 14–4 shortcut keys, external keyboards 3–10 shutting down the tablet PC 2–8 4–11 slots Digital Media 1–11 memory module 9–12 PC Card 1–11 Smart Card Security for ProtectTools 14–28 socket services, PC Card 7–1 software antivirus 14–21 firewall 14–2...
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Tablet PC Button Driver 12–15 Tablet PC Input Panel application 4–15 Tablet PC Input Panel Launch button 1–6 Tablet PC Settings item on Q Menu 12–14 telephone (RJ-11) jack, modem cable 11–1 television connecting audio 5–5 connecting video 5–6 S-Video-out jack 5–6 switching image to or from 3–6 temperature...
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Windows Security button identified 1–8 procedures 4–11 wireless types of WLAN adapters 13–8 wireless local area network (WLAN) 13–8 WLAN software 13–9 wireless button 1–13 wireless device antennae 1–16 wireless light 1–2 Wireless On/Off item on Q Menu 12–9 WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) identifying devices 13–8 software 13–9...