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    Startup Guide HP Tablet PC Series Document Part Number: 334201-001 October 2003 This guide explains how to set up your hardware and software, begin using the tablet PC and an external tablet PC keyboard, maintain your tablet PC, troubleshoot problems, and contact HP Customer Care if you need
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    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. Startup Guide HP Tablet PC Series First Edition October 2003 Reference Number: TC1100/TR1105 Document Part Number
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    and notes. Å WARNING: The information in a warning protects against bodily harm or loss of life. Ä CAUTION: The information in a caution protects against damage to your work, your tablet PC, or an optional external device. ✎ The information in a note provides supplementary details for inexperienced
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    Using This Guide Text Styles Some text in your tablet PC documentation is styled typographically to help you interpret the information it contains. For example, keyboard keys are styled like this: shift. Buttons that display on the screen are styled like this: Next button. The following table
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    1-18 Before You Begin 1-19 Opening the Portfolio 1-20 Inserting the Battery Pack 1-21 Securing a Battery Pack 1-22 Connecting a Standard USB Keyboard 1-24 Connecting the Tablet PC to External Power . . . . . 1-25 Turning On the Tablet PC 1-27 Setting Up the Software 1-28 Startup Guide v
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    Screen Settings 1-34 Setting Up Wireless LAN 1-35 Using Wireless Utilities 1-35 Setting Up Bluetooth 1-38 Turning Off the Tablet PC 1-38 Using the Tablet PC Safely 1-39 2 Beginning to Use the Tablet PC Getting Information About the Tablet PC 2-1 Taking the Product Tour 2-1 Accessing
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    a Battery Pack 3-6 Finding More Power and Battery Pack Information 3-8 4 Solving Problems Quick Solutions Checklist 4-1 Is the Tablet PC Receiving Power 4-1 Is the Tablet PC Turned On 4-3 Is the Tablet PC in Standby or Hibernation 4-3 Is the Tablet PC Overheating 4-4 Is the Image Not
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    and Hard Drive Bay 5-14 Back: Battery Bay 5-15 Back: Memory and mini PCI Compartment 5-16 Back: Labels 5-17 Back: Tilt Feet and Pad Feet 5-18 Additional Tablet PC Standard Components 5-19 Documentation CDs 5-19 Cord and Cables 5-20 Adapters and Accessories 5-21 Tablet PC Keyboard Components
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    setting up with a standard USB Keyboard: "Setting Up Tablet PC Hardware with a Standard USB Keyboard" "Setting Up the Software" "Setting Up the Pen" "Setting Up Wireless LAN" "Using the Tablet PC Safely" Chapter 4, "Solving Problems" Chapter 5, "Identifying Exterior Hardware" Startup Guide 1-1
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    do not run the tablet PC on the battery pack while you are setting up or modifying system software. ■ Position the tablet PC and keyboard, so that the system can be used as a notebook. ■ Connect the tablet PC to external power. ■ Turn on the tablet PC. For detailed instructions on these tasks, refer
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    PC keyboard 2 Battery pack 3 AC adapter 4 Power cord ✎ If you are setting up the tablet PC without a tablet PC keyboard, see "Setting Up Tablet PC Hardware with a Standard USB Keyboard," later in this chapter. Identifying setup hardware (AC adapters and power cords vary by region) Startup Guide
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    Tablet PC Opening the Portfolio To access the tablet PC and keyboard for hardware setup, unzip and open the portfolio, but do not detach it. The portfolio protects the screen and keyboard during the setup process. Unzipping the Portfolio 1. Place the portfolio containing the tablet PC and keyboard
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    Setting Up the Tablet PC Opening the Tablet PC and Keyboard The tablet PC and keyboard are latched in the closed position on shipment. To open the tablet PC and keyboard without detaching the tablet PC from the keyboard: 1. Turn the assembly (the portfolio, tablet PC, and keyboard) so that the empty
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    back of the tablet PC. 1. To position the assembly (the portfolio, tablet PC, and tablet PC keyboard) for the insertion: a. Turn the assembly so the tablet PC screen and the empty side of the portfolio face toward your left. Positioning the assembly for the battery pack insertion 1-6 Startup Guide
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    Setting Up the Tablet PC b. Tilt the assembly toward the left side of the portfolio until the tablet PC screen is face down and the keyboard is perpendicular to the tablet PC. Tilting the assembly so the screen is face down Startup Guide 1-7
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    Setting Up the Tablet PC 2. Align the 2 rectangular tabs 1 on the battery pack with the 2 rectangular alignment slots 2 on the battery bay of the tablet PC. Aligning the battery pack tabs with the battery bay alignment slots 1-8 Startup Guide
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    PC 1. 4. Tilt the battery pack downward until it snaps into place 2. Inserting the battery pack The battery pack begins to charge as soon as the tablet PC is connected to external power. Instructions for connecting the tablet PC to external power are provided later in this section. Startup Guide
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    pack in the battery bay with a battery pack security screw: 1. Insert the battery pack into the battery bay as instructed in "Inserting the Battery Pack," earlier in this section. 2. Insert a battery pack security screw through the battery pack case and into the tablet PC. Inserting a battery pack
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    PC and facing away from you (as shown below), tilt the keyboard downward until the keyboard is lying flat and facing you. The tablet PC will be perpendicular to the keyboard, with the back of the tablet PC facing you. Tilting the tablet PC and keyboard toward the notebook position Startup Guide
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    Setting Up the Tablet PC 2. Turn the assembly (tablet PC, portfolio, and keyboard) so that the keyboard and the back of the tablet PC face you. Turning the assembly so that the keyboard and the back of the tablet PC face you 1-12 Startup Guide
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    Setting Up the Tablet PC 3. Rotate the tablet PC on the rotation disc counterclockwise until it snaps into place facing the keyboard. Rotating the tablet PC toward the front of the keyboard Startup Guide 1-13
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    Setting Up the Tablet PC 4. To tilt the tablet PC screen to a comfortable viewing angle, gently push back on the top of the tablet PC. Adjusting the tablet PC screen 1-14 Startup Guide
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    the Tablet PC to External Power Ä CAUTION: To prevent file corruption and be sure that the correct drivers load, do not turn on the tablet PC for the first time while it is docked in an optional Tablet PC Docking Station. To connect the tablet PC to external AC power: 1. Plug the AC adapter cable
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    into the AC adapter 2. When the tablet PC receives AC power: ❏ The AC adapter light 3 turns on. ❏ The battery pack begins to charge and the battery light 4 turns on. When the battery pack is fully charged, the battery light turns off. Plugging the power cord into the AC adapter and an electrical
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    . If the tablet PC does not turn on, see Chapter 4. Turning on the tablet PC After you turn on the tablet PC, proceed to the next steps: ■ "Setting Up the Software" ■ "Setting Up the Pen" ■ "Selecting Regional Settings" ■ "Selecting Screen Settings" ■ "Setting Up Wireless LAN" Startup Guide 1-17
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    the tablet PC so that the battery pack can charge. Ä CAUTION: To prevent unsuccessful software installations or modifications, run the tablet PC on external power while you are setting up or modifying system software. ■ Connect the tablet PC to external power. ■ Connect an optional USB keyboard to
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    up the tablet PC and battery pack, you need the: 1 Portfolio, containing the tablet PC 2 Battery pack 3 AC adapter 4 Power cord To set up the tablet PC software, you will also need a standard USB keyboard. Identifying setup hardware (AC adapters and power cords vary by region) Startup Guide 1-19
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    Setting Up the Tablet PC Opening the Portfolio To access the tablet PC for hardware setup, unzip and open the portfolio, but do not detach it. The portfolio protects the screen during the setup process. Unzipping the Portfolio 1. Place the portfolio containing the tablet PC on a flat surface near an
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    Setting Up the Tablet PC Inserting the Battery Pack 1. If the tablet PC is front side up, turn the tablet PC over so that it is front side down. Positioning the tablet PC for the battery pack insertion 2. Align the 2 rectangular tabs 1 on the battery pack with the 2 rectangular alignment slots 2 on
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    the battery pack The battery pack begins to charge as soon as the tablet PC is connected to external power. Instructions for connecting the tablet PC to external power are provided later in this section. Securing a Battery Pack Use the battery pack security screw to hold the battery pack in
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    the Tablet PC 2. Insert a battery pack security screw through the battery pack case and into the tablet PC. Inserting a battery pack security screw ✎ The purpose of security solutions is to act as a deterrent. These solutions do not prevent the product from being mishandled or stolen. Startup Guide
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    PC Connecting a Standard USB Keyboard To connect a standard USB keyboard to the tablet PC, swivel the cover that protects the tablet PC connectors downward, then connect the keyboard cable to the USB connector on the tablet PC. Identifying the USB connector on the tablet PC 1-24 Startup Guide
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    the Tablet PC to External Power Ä CAUTION: To prevent file corruption and to be sure that the correct drivers load, do not turn on the tablet PC for the first time while it is docked in an optional Tablet PC Docking Station. To connect the tablet PC to external AC power: 1. Plug the AC adapter cable
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    and into the AC adapter 2. When the tablet PC receives AC power: ❏ The AC adapter light 3 turns on. ❏ The battery pack begins to charge and the battery light 4 turns on. When the battery pack is fully charged, the battery light turns off. Plugging the power cord into the AC adapter and an electrical
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    Tablet PC To turn on the tablet PC, slide and release the power switch 1. When the tablet PC is on: ■ The power/standby light 2 turns on. ■ You are prompted to begin software setup. If the tablet PC does not turn on, see Chapter 4, "Solving Problems." Turning on the tablet PC Startup Guide 1-27
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    on the screen when the tablet PC is turned on for the first time. Before responding to the prompt and proceeding through the online instructions, read the following caution and installation information. Ä CAUTION: To prevent file corruption and be sure that the correct device drivers install, during
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    continue the software setup. ✎ During setup, it is normal for some tablet PC models to pause occasionally for up to 2 minutes and to restart several times. These pauses and restarts occur only during initial software setup. They will not occur during standard Windows startups. Startup Guide 1-29
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    enter information with the pen. ■ Calibrate the pen for your personal use. Entering Information with the Pen Identifying the Pen Tip and Pen Button The pen interacts with the tablet PC whenever the tip of the pen 1 is within 1.27 cm (0.5 inch) from the screen. The pen button 2 emulates the functions
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    any location on the tablet PC screen without touching the screen with the pen tip. To display the menu options related to an item on the screen: » Tap the item with the tip of the pen. To write with the pen: » Write on the screen with the tip of the pen. To press a pen-activated button: » Tap the
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    for left-handed users. To calibrate the pen: 1. Select Start > Control Panel > Printers and Other Hardware icon > Tablet and Pen Settings window > Settings tab. 2. Select the Calibrate button on the Settings tab. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen. ❏ Tap the pen in the exact center of each of
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    Setting Up the Tablet PC 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. Inserting the pen into the pen holder Selecting Regional Settings All the regional settings, such as time and keyboard language, that you
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    Software Guide, "Software Updates and Restorations" chapter. Selecting Screen Settings HP highly recommends that you use the default screen resolution setting of 1024 × 768 pixels. This setting optimizes the display and operation of tablet PC features for most users. To access other screen settings
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    LAN The drivers for your wireless LAN devices have been preinstalled on the tablet PC. The software utility that came with your wireless LAN device has been preloaded but not preinstalled. See "Installing Your Wireless LAN Utilities and Locating Documentation," in this chapter for instructions on
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    logo on the tablet PC. An Intel Centrino logo label indicates that the tablet contains an Intel wireless device. ■ Locate your tablet PC wireless device information: » Select Start > My Computer > Right click on the window > Properties > Hardware tab > Device Manager > Network Adapters. ✎ You must
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    on-screen instructions. Open the utility and select Help on the menu bar. 1. Select Start > All Programs > Software Setup. 2. Select the utility, then follow on-screen instructions. Refer on the Documentation Library Wireless LAN CD to the HP WLAN 802.11 a/b W500 User Manual. Startup Guide 1-37
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    the on-screen instructions. For more information on configuring and using the Bluetooth device, refer to the Bluetooth Getting Started Guide and on the Documentation Library Bluetooth CD to the Bluetooth User's Guide. Turning Off the Tablet PC Turn off the tablet PC by following the Windows shutdown
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    power supply or an electrical storm: ■ Plug the tablet PC power cord into an optional, high-quality surge protector. ■ Provide surge protection for the cable that connects the modem to the telephone jack. ■ Run the tablet PC on battery power or shut down the tablet PC and disconnect the power
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    . It describes proper workstation setup, posture, and health and work habits for computer users, and provides important electrical and mechanical safety information. This guide is located on the Web at http://www.hp.com/ergo and on the hard drive or on the Documentation Library CD that is included
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    on-screen overview of the tablet PC, tablet PC keyboard, and of many optional tablet PC accessories, including Tablet PC Docking Station, and an Executive Slimline Portfolio. Detailed instructions for using the tablet PC and accessories are also included. To access the Product Tour: 1. Open Windows
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    tablet PC. Using the Documentation Library CD Instructions for using the tablet PC system are provided on the Documentation Library CD included with the tablet PC. To access the information, insert the CD, label side up, into an optical drive in the MultiBay of an optional Tablet PC Docking Station
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    enabled on the tablet PC, the CD menu is displayed on the screen after a brief pause. To display the Documentation Library CD menu if AutoPlay is disabled: 1. Select Start > Run. 2. In the Open field, type: explorer x: (where X is your optical drive designation) 3. Select the file that includes an
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    in Chapter 5 of this guide ■ Using a battery pack ■ Caring for the tablet PC and drives ■ Shipping the tablet PC ■ Traveling with the tablet PC (including air and international travel) ■ Upgrading memory ■ Power and environmental specifications Hardware Guide ■ Using Standby and Hibernation
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    Select This Guide ■ Using a preinstalled wireless LAN mini PCI board ■ Using a preinstalled Bluetooth device ■ Documentation Library Wireless LAN CD ■ Documentation Library Bluetooth CD ■ Solving tablet PC problems yourself* Troubleshooting ■ Getting help from HP* ■ Governmental approvals
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    CAUTION: To prevent file corruption and be sure that the correct drivers are installed, install software only when the tablet PC is connected to external power through the AC adapter or an optional Docking Station. (Do not install software while the tablet PC is running on battery power.) During the
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    to Use the Tablet PC Using Portfolios To protect the tablet PC screen, HP recommends that you use or transport the tablet PC with a portfolio attached. A slim portfolio that protects the tablet PC or the tablet PC attached to an optional keyboard is included with the tablet PC. (The slim portfolio
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    (For instructions, see "Closing the Tablet PC and Keyboard," and "Transporting the Tablet PC and Keyboard," later in this chapter.) 4. Tilt the tablet PC and keyboard so they are perpendicular to the portfolio with the back of the keyboard facing you. 5. Slide and hold the attachment release switch
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    the 2 clips on the portfolio 1 with the 2 universal attachment slots on the tablet PC keyboard 2. 5. Press downward on the tablet PC and keyboard until the 2 clips on the portfolio are seated into the 2 slots on the keyboard 3. Attaching the portfolio to a tablet PC keyboard Startup Guide 2-9
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    back of the tablet PC facing you. 4. Slide and hold the attachment release switch 1 on the tablet PC (to release the 2 clips on the portfolio from the 2 universal attachment slots on the tablet PC), then lift the tablet PC upward 2. Detaching the portfolio from the tablet PC 2-10 Startup Guide
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    tablet PC facing you. 4. Align the 2 clips on the portfolio 1 with the 2 universal attachment slots on the tablet PC 2. 5. Press downward on the tablet PC until the 2 clips on the portfolio are seated into the 2 slots on the tablet PC. Attaching the portfolio to the tablet PC Startup Guide 2-11
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    tablet PC can be docked in an optional Docking Station while attached to the keyboard. For information about using the tablet PC keyboard keys, pointing device, and numeric keypad, refer on the Documentation Library CD to the Hardware Guide, "Pen, Command Controls and Keyboards" chapter, "Tablet PC
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    the keyboard. Positioning the tablet PC above the keyboard 4. Align the 4 slots on the tablet PC with the keyboard connector, alignment key, and 2 keyboard hooks on the keyboard, then press the tablet PC downward until it snaps into place. Attaching the keyboard to the tablet PC Startup Guide
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    Beginning to Use the Tablet PC Adjusting the Tablet PC and Keyboard To tilt the tablet PC screen to a comfortable viewing angle, push or pull gently on the top of the tablet PC. Tilting the tablet PC on the keyboard 2-14 Startup Guide
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    would close the display on a standard notebook: 1. Rotate the tablet PC clockwise until it snaps into place facing away from the keyboard. Rotating the tablet PC toward the back of the keyboard 2. Tilt the tablet PC downward onto the keyboard. Closing the tablet PC and keyboard Startup Guide 2-15
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    you are transporting the tablet PC and keyboard while they are attached, HP recommends that you use the keyboard latch. The keyboard latch locks the tablet PC to the keyboard while the tablet PC and keyboard are closed. ■ To lock the tablet PC to the keyboard while the tablet PC is closed, slide the
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    keyboard: 1. If the tablet PC is closed, open the tablet PC, then rotate the tablet PC so that the screen is facing the keyboard in the notebook position. ✎ If the tablet PC does not open easily from the keyboard, it may be secured to the keyboard with the keyboard latch. For release instructions
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    keyboard to detach the tablet PC 3. Tilt the tablet PC so that it is perpendicular to the keyboard. 4. To detach the keyboard, slide and hold the attachment release switch 1 on the tablet PC as you lift the tablet PC upward 2. Detaching the tablet PC from the tablet PC keyboard 2-18 Startup Guide
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    can damage the internal components of the tablet PC or a tablet PC keyboard. To remove smudges and lint, clean the screen with a soft, lint-free cloth dampened with water or a glass cleaning liquid. Antistatic screen cleaner or premoistened antistatic wipes may also be used. Startup Guide 3-1
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    power supply or an electrical storm: ■ Plug the tablet PC power cord into an optional, high-quality surge protector. ■ Provide surge protection on the cable that connects the modem to the telephone line. ■ During an electrical storm, run the tablet PC on battery power or shut down the tablet PC
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    , HP recommends that you replace a battery pack only while the tablet PC is off or connected to external power. Removing a Battery Pack Ä CAUTION: To prevent loss of work when removing a battery pack that is running the tablet PC, initiate Standby or Hibernation or turn off the tablet PC before
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    Maintaining and Protecting the Tablet PC To remove a battery pack from the tablet PC: 1. Turn the tablet PC front side down. (If a battery pack security screw is in place, remove the screw.) Removing a battery pack security screw 3-4 Startup Guide
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    Tablet PC 2. To unlock the battery pack release latch, press the latch firmly toward the unlock icon. Unlocking the battery pack release latch 3. Slide and hold the battery release latch as you disengage the 2 tabs on the battery pack from the 2 slots on the battery bay 1 and lift the battery pack
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    a Battery Pack 1. Place the tablet PC front side down on a flat surface. 2. Align the 2 rectangular tabs 1 on the battery pack with the 2 rectangular alignment slots 2 on the battery bay of the tablet PC. Aligning the battery pack tabs with the battery bay alignment slots 3-6 Startup Guide
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    Maintaining and Protecting the Tablet PC 3. Insert the 2 alignment tabs on the battery pack into the 2 alignment slots on the battery bay of the tablet PC 1. 4. Tilt the battery pack downward until it snaps into place 2. Inserting the battery pack Startup Guide 3-7
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    and Protecting the Tablet PC 5. To protect the battery pack against theft, replace the battery pack security screw. Replacing the battery pack security screw ✎ If you do not replace the battery pack security screw, store it in a safe place. For more information about battery pack security screws
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    CD to the Troubleshooting guide. 3. If the problem persists, see "Using HP Help and Support." Quick Solutions Checklist Is the Tablet PC Receiving Power? If the AC adapter light is off and the tablet PC cannot be turned on, adequate power may not be available to the tablet PC. ■ If the tablet PC is
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    tablet PC turns on when connected to external power but not when running on a battery pack, recharge the battery pack. For more information about running the tablet PC on battery power, refer on the Documentation Library CD to the Hardware Guide, "Battery Packs" chapter. Identifying the AC adapter
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    and the tablet PC saves your work in random access memory (RAM), then clears the screen. To resume from Standby, slide and release the power switch 2. ■ When Hibernation is initiated, the tablet PC saves your work to a Hibernation file on the hard drive, initiates a shutdown, then turns off the
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    causing the problem, allow the tablet PC to cool to room temperature. Then be sure the vent is never blocked by a hard surface, such as an optional printer, or by fabrics, such as bedding or thick or loose clothing, while you are using the tablet PC. Is the Image Not Visible? When the tablet PC is
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    or ctrl+alt+delete keys, slide and hold the power switch 2 for 4 seconds. ■ If you are unable to shut down the tablet PC with the power switch, remove the battery pack and disconnect the tablet PC from external power. Identifying the Windows Security button and the power switch Startup Guide 4-5
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    on before the tablet PC is turned on. ■ Verify that: ❏ All device connections are secure. ❏ The device is receiving electrical power. ❏ The correct device drivers are installed. ■ Install the latest available system ROM (read-only memory) and KBC (keyboard controller) ROM. For instructions, refer on
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    Docking Station and a standard USB keyboard during the reinstallation, connect the keyboard to the tablet PC, not to the Docking Station. ❏ To reinstall software that was not preloaded or preinstalled, follow the instructions in the documentation included with the software. Using HP Help and Support
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    your hard drive and battery pack. ■ Download the latest drivers, utilities, software updates, and product documentation for the tablet PC. ■ View tablet PC information and diagnose problems. ■ Keep your tablet PC up-to-date using Windows Update. ■ Find compatible hardware and software. To access the
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    System Properties window, select the Support Information button. ❏ Refer to the printed Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet included in English only with the tablet PC. Preparing to Call HP Customer Care To provide the fastest possible resolution of your problem, have the tablet PC and the following
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    Solving Problems Taking the Tablet PC to a Service Provider In addition to providing the information listed in the preceding section, "Preparing to Call HP Customer Care," be sure to delete all passwords or to disclose all passwords to the service provider. For information about using HP passwords (
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    5 Identifying Exterior Hardware Pen Components Components 1 Pen tip 2 Pen button 3 Pen tether eyelet Startup 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,
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    Identifying Exterior Hardware Tablet PC Components Front: Lights and Bluetooth Component Description 1 AC adapter light On: AC power is being supplied through the AC adapter. 2 Battery light On: A battery pack is charging. Flashing: A battery pack that is the only available power source has
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    the Microsoft Tablet PC Input Panel application, which includes a handwriting pad and an on-screen keyboard. 2 Journal launch button* When the Windows is running, opens and closes the Microsoft Journal application, which supports handwriting. 3 Rotate button* Switches the image between landscape
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    1 Power switch* When the tablet PC is: ■ Off, turns on the tablet PC. ■ On, initiates Standby.* ■ In Standby, resumes tablet PC from Standby. ■ In Hibernation, resumes tablet PC from Hibernation.*. 2 Power/standby light On: Tablet PC is on. Flashing: Tablet PC is in Standby. Off: Tablet PC is
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    *This table describes default settings. To change the functions of the Windows Security button, refer on the Documentation Library CD to the Hardware Guide, "Pen, Command Controls and Keyboards" chapter. †To protect your work and the system, the ctrl+alt+delete command cannot be entered using
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    While the tablet PC is: ■ Starting up and a flashing pointer is displayed on the screen, opens the Setup utility. ■ In Windows, functions like esc on a standard keyboard. 2 Tab button* When Windows is running, functions like tab on a standard keyboard.† 3 Q menu button* When Windows is running
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    and receive internal wireless the outside of the tablet PC LAN signals.† *This table describes default settings. For information about changing the rotation functions of the jog dial, refer on the Documentation Library CD to the Hardware Guide, "Pen, Command Controls and Keyboards" chapter. †For
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    Secure the tablet PC to an optional tablet PC Docking Station. Produce stereo sound. 3 Audio-out jack 4 Headset jack 5 Microphone jack 6 Microphone Connects optional stereo headphones or powered stereo optimal sound quality, use an optional external microphone or a headset. 5-8 Startup Guide
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    . For example, matching the alignment key on the tablet PC keyboard to the alignment key slot helps you correctly orient the tablet PC to the keyboard as you attach the tablet PC to the keyboard. *A screen protector is included with an optional tablet PC Docking Station. Startup Guide 5-9
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    the vent. Do not allow a hard surface, such as an adjoining optional printer, or fabric, such as bedding or clothing, to block airflow. 4 Antenna*, not visible from the Sends and receives internal wireless outside of the tablet PC LAN signals.† *The tablet PC has 2 antennas. The other antenna
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    monitor connector Connects an optional VGA external monitor or projector. 6 AC power connector Connects an AC adapter, Auto/Air Cable, or Automobile Power Adapter/Charger. *If an optional External MultiBay is connected to the USB connector, the External MultiBay must also be connected to external
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    (2) Description Secures the pen to the tablet PC. Both lights off: The tablet PC is not connected to a LAN. Both lights on: The tablet PC is connected to a LAN with a 100 Mbps link. Green light on and yellow light off: The tablet PC is connected to a LAN with a 10 Mbps link. 5-12 Startup Guide
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    ) or 16-bit PC Card. 2 PC Card eject button Ejects an optional PC Card from the PC Card slot. 3 Tablet PC tether eyelet Used with the tether eyelet on the pen to enable you to tether the pen to the tablet PC. 4 SD (Secure Digital) card slot Supports an optional SD card. Startup Guide 5-13
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    keyboard, from the universal attachment slots on the tablet PC. 4 Hard drive bay Holds the system hard drive. 5 Hard drive bay retaining screws (2) Secure the hard drive bay cover to the tablet PC. *A screen protector is included with an optional Tablet PC Docking Station. 5-14 Startup Guide
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    battery bay. The battery pack is included with the tablet PC, but is not inserted. For insertion and removal instructions, see the "Replacing a Battery Pack" section in Chapter 3. †For battery security information, refer on the Documentation Library CD to the Hardware Guide, "Battery Packs" chapter
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    and may result in a warning message. To resume proper operation, remove the unauthorized device. Contact your HP Customer Care Center if a warning message about your mini PCI device is displayed in error. Secure the memory and mini PCI compartment cover to the tablet PC. 5-16 Startup Guide
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    1 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label (inside the battery bay) Contains the Product Key number. You may need this number to update or troubleshoot the operating system. 2 System label Provides regulatory information about the tablet PC. 3 Product identification label Contains the serial
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    While the tablet PC is being used in portrait orientation as a free-standing tablet, can elevate the top of the tablet PC to provide a comfortable writing and viewing angle. Stabilize the tablet PC when the tablet PC is placed as a free-standing tablet on a flat surface. 5-18 Startup Guide
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    The system hard drive ships inside the hard drive bay. Documentation CDs Among the CDs included are: ■ Documentation Library CD, which includes product-specific documentation for the tablet PC, along with modem, networking, safety, and regulatory information. ■ Documentation Library Wireless LAN CD
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    jack or to a country-specific modem adapter. ✎ The modem cable has a 6-pin RJ-11 telephone connector at each end. 3 Network cable Connects the tablet PC to an RJ-45 (Ethernet network) jack. ✎ The network cable has an 8-pin RJ-45 network connector at each end. *Power cords vary in appearance by
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    . 4 Battery pack Runs the tablet PC when the tablet PC is not connected to external power. *AC adapters vary in appearance by region. The only AC adapter that should be used with the tablet PC is the AC adapter included with the tablet PC or a replacement AC adapter provided by HP. Startup Guide
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    of the tablet PC keyboard. ■ For information about detaching, attaching, and adjusting the keyboard, see "Using the Tablet PC Keyboard" in Chapter 2. ■ For information about using the keyboard keys and keypad, refer on the Documentation Library CD to the Hardware Guide, "Pen, Command Controls
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    logo key Displays the Windows Start menu. 5 Applications key Displays a shortcut menu for item beneath the pointer. *For more information about using keypad keys, refer on the Documentation Library CD to the Hardware Guide, "Pen, Command Controls and Keyboards" chapter. Startup Guide 5-23
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    Description Rotates the tablet PC while it is attached to the keyboard. Help guide the tablet PC and keyboard into an optional Docking Station. When the tablet PC and keyboard are closed, locks the tablet PC to the keyboard: ■ Slide to the right to lock the tablet PC to the keyboard. ■ Slide to the
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    slot on the tablet PC helps you correctly orient the tablet PC to the keyboard as you attach the tablet PC to the keyboard. Secure the tablet PC to the keyboard. Connects the keyboard to the tablet PC. Tilts the tablet PC upward or downward while it is connected to the keyboard. Startup Guide 5-25
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    connected to an optional Docking Station while the tablet PC is attached to the keyboard. 4 Universal attachment slots (2) Secure the portfolio, a screen protector*, or the tablet PC to the keyboard. *A screen protector is included with an optional Tablet PC Docking Station. 5-26 Startup Guide
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    Exterior Hardware Additional Keyboard Standard Component Component Description Spare pointing stick caps (2) Replace a worn pointing stick cap.* *For instructions, refer on the Documentation Library CD to the Hardware Guide, "Maintenance, Shipping and Travel" chapter. Startup Guide 5-27
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    Identifying Exterior Hardware 5-28 Startup Guide
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    applications key 5-23 attachment release switch on tablet PC 2-18, 5-14 on tablet PC keyboard 2-8, 5-26 audio-out jack 5-8 Auto/Air Cable 5-11 Automobile Power Adapter/Charger 5-11 AutoPlay 2-3 B battery bay alignment slots 3-6 inserting battery pack into 3-6 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity
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    26 screen protector 5-9, 5-26 tablet PC keyboard 5-9, 5-25 telephone 5-20 cord, power connecting 1-15, 1-25 function 5-20 troubleshooting 4-1 See also cable country-specific modem adapter 5-21 currency formats, setting 1-33 customer support accessing application Help files 4-6 accessing Windows Help
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    4-6 See also connector(s); fasteners; jack; slot(s); specific types of devices external monitor connector 5-11 eyelet, tether on pen 5-1 on tablet 5-13 F F1, F2, etc. (function keys) accessing F12 on tablet PC keyboard 5-23 accessing, on on-screen keyboard 5-3 standard functions of 5-23 F10 prompt
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    ships inside hard drive bay 5-19 Hardware Guide 2-4 headset jack 5-8 Hibernation 4-3 holder, pen 1-33 hooks, keyboard 2-13, 5-25 HP Customer Care Product Tour 2-1 tutorials 2-2 HP Help and Support Center 4-8 HP Web site 4-7 I identifying pen components 5-1 identifying tablet PC components additional
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    during setup 1-29 selecting keyboard 1-33 latch battery pack release 5-15 docking restraint, recess 5-14 keyboard 2-16, 5-24 See also button(s); switch light(s) AC adapter 5-2 battery 5-2 caps lock 5-22 LAN connection 5-12 num lock 5-22 power/standby 5-4 wireless LAN activity 5-2 local area
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    access memory) 4-3 regional settings 1-33 regulatory information modem approvals label 5-17 notices 1-40 Regulatory and Safety Notices 2-5 system label 5-17 wireless certification label 5-17 release latch, battery pack 3-5 release switch, attachment on tablet PC 2-18, 5-14 on tablet PC keyboard
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    3-1 screen protector included with docking station 5-9 slots, on tablet PC 5-9 slots, on tablet PC keyboard 5-26 universal attachment slots, on tablet PC 5-9 universal attachment slots, on tablet PC keyboard 5-26 Secure Digital card 5-13 security screws, battery pack 1-10, 1-22, 3-4 Windows Security
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    keys 5-23 tablet PC keyboard. See keyboard, tablet PC technical support accessing application Help files 4-6 accessing Windows Help files 4-6 Product Tour 2-1 troubleshooting 4-1 tutorials, on-screen 2-1 telephone jack (RJ-11) modem cable 5-20 telephone numbers, HP 4-9 temperature(s) overheating
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    4-6 Help files 4-6 logo key 5-23 regional settings 1-33 Security button 5-5 shut down procedures 1-38 Windows automatic wireless network configuration, disabling 1-35 wireless Bluetooth 1-38 installing device utilities 1-37 locating device information 1-36 reference guides 1-37, 1-38 wireless LAN
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Startup Guide
HP Tablet PC Series
Document Part Number: 334201-001
October 2003
This guide explains how to set up your hardware and software,
begin using the tablet PC and an external tablet PC keyboard,
maintain your tablet PC, troubleshoot problems, and contact
HP Customer Care if you need assistance. The last chapter
introduces you to the exterior features of the tablet PC and the
tablet PC keyboard.