HP TC1100 Startup Guide, Enhanced for Accessibility:

HP TC1100 - Compaq Tablet PC Manual

Get HP TC1100 - Compaq Tablet PC PDF manuals and user guides View all HP TC1100 manuals
Add to My Manuals
Save this manual to your list of manuals

HP TC1100 manual content summary:

  • HP TC1100 | Startup Guide, Enhanced for Accessibility: - Page 1
    Startup Guide HP Tablet PC Series Document Part Number: 334201-002 August 2004 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
  • HP TC1100 | Startup Guide, Enhanced for Accessibility: - Page 2
    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 Second Edition August 2004 First Edition October 2003 Reference Number: TC1100 Document Part
  • HP TC1100 | Startup Guide, Enhanced for Accessibility: - Page 3
    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 or advanced users. Startup Guide iii
  • HP TC1100 | Startup Guide, Enhanced for Accessibility: - Page 4
    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
  • HP TC1100 | Startup Guide, Enhanced for Accessibility: - Page 5
    the Tablet PC Setting Up Tablet PC Hardware with a Tablet PC Keyboard 1-2 Before You Begin 1-3 Opening the Tablet PC and Keyboard 1-4 Inserting the Battery Pack 1-5 Securing a Battery Pack 1-9 Setting Up the Tablet PC and Keyboard as a Notebook 1-10 Connecting the Tablet PC to External Power
  • HP TC1100 | Startup Guide, Enhanced for Accessibility: - Page 6
    Operating System Documentation 2-1 Obtaining Modem and Network Information 2-2 Using the Documentation Library CD 2-2 Opening the Documentation Library CD 2-3 Selecting a Guide 2-4 Installing Optional Software 2-6 Using the Tablet PC Keyboard 2-8 Attaching the Tablet PC to the Keyboard
  • HP TC1100 | Startup Guide, Enhanced for Accessibility: - Page 7
    Visible 4-4 Is the System Unresponsive 4-5 Is an External Device Not Working 4-6 Are You Using All Available Documentation?. . . . . 4-6 Is Software Functioning Abnormally 4-7 Using HP Help and Support 4-7 Preparing to Call HP Customer Care 4-9 Taking the Tablet PC to a Service Provider 4-10
  • HP TC1100 | Startup Guide, Enhanced for Accessibility: - Page 8
    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
  • HP TC1100 | Startup Guide, Enhanced for Accessibility: - Page 9
    about setting up the tablet PC. The tablet PC must be set up initially with a keyboard, which may be either the tablet PC keyboard or a standard USB keyboard. This chapter also provides instructions for setting up the tablet PC software, the pen, and the wireless device(s). For Information About
  • HP TC1100 | Startup Guide, Enhanced for Accessibility: - Page 10
    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
  • HP TC1100 | Startup Guide, Enhanced for Accessibility: - Page 11
    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
  • HP TC1100 | Startup Guide, Enhanced for Accessibility: - Page 12
    latch to the left as you raise the edge of the tablet PC that is facing you 2. 3. Continue raising the edge of the tablet PC until the tablet PC is perpendicular to the keyboard, with the back of the tablet PC facing you. Unlatching and opening the tablet PC and keyboard 1-4 Startup Guide
  • HP TC1100 | Startup Guide, Enhanced for Accessibility: - Page 13
    PC Inserting the Battery Pack Insert the battery pack into the back of the tablet PC. 1. To position the assembly (tablet PC and tablet PC keyboard) for the insertion: a. Turn the assembly so the keyboard faces toward your right. Positioning the assembly for the battery pack insertion Startup Guide
  • HP TC1100 | Startup Guide, Enhanced for Accessibility: - Page 14
    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 1-6 Startup Guide
  • HP TC1100 | Startup Guide, Enhanced for Accessibility: - Page 15
    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 Startup Guide 1-7
  • HP TC1100 | Startup Guide, Enhanced for Accessibility: - Page 16
    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. 1-8 Startup Guide
  • HP TC1100 | Startup Guide, Enhanced for Accessibility: - Page 17
    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
  • HP TC1100 | Startup Guide, Enhanced for Accessibility: - Page 18
    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 1-10 Startup Guide
  • HP TC1100 | Startup Guide, Enhanced for Accessibility: - Page 19
    Setting Up the Tablet PC 2. Turn the assembly (tablet PC 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 Startup Guide 1-11
  • HP TC1100 | Startup Guide, Enhanced for Accessibility: - Page 20
    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 1-12 Startup Guide
  • HP TC1100 | Startup Guide, Enhanced for Accessibility: - Page 21
    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 Startup Guide 1-13
  • HP TC1100 | Startup Guide, Enhanced for Accessibility: - Page 22
    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 1 into the AC power connector 2 on the tablet PC. Plugging the AC adapter cable into
  • HP TC1100 | Startup Guide, Enhanced for Accessibility: - Page 23
    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
  • HP TC1100 | Startup Guide, Enhanced for Accessibility: - Page 24
    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 After you turn on the tablet PC, proceed to the next steps: ■ "Setting Up the Software" ■ "Setting Up the Pen
  • HP TC1100 | Startup Guide, Enhanced for Accessibility: - Page 25
    tablet PC so that the battery pack can charge. ■ Connect the tablet PC to external power. Ä To prevent unsuccessful software installations or modifications, run the tablet PC on external power while you are setting up or modifying system software. ■ Connect an optional USB keyboard to the tablet PC
  • HP TC1100 | Startup Guide, Enhanced for Accessibility: - Page 26
    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) 1-18 Startup Guide
  • HP TC1100 | Startup Guide, Enhanced for Accessibility: - Page 27
    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 the battery bay of the tablet PC. Aligning the battery pack tabs with the battery bay alignment slots Startup Guide 1-19
  • HP TC1100 | Startup Guide, Enhanced for Accessibility: - Page 28
    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. 1-20 Startup Guide
  • HP TC1100 | Startup Guide, Enhanced for Accessibility: - Page 29
    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
  • HP TC1100 | Startup Guide, Enhanced for Accessibility: - Page 30
    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 1-22 Startup Guide
  • HP TC1100 | Startup Guide, Enhanced for Accessibility: - Page 31
    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 1 into the AC power connector 2. Plugging the AC adapter cable into the AC
  • HP TC1100 | Startup Guide, Enhanced for Accessibility: - Page 32
    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
  • HP TC1100 | Startup Guide, Enhanced for Accessibility: - Page 33
    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 1-25
  • HP TC1100 | Startup Guide, Enhanced for Accessibility: - Page 34
    device drivers install, during software setup: ■ Do not unplug the tablet PC from the electrical outlet. ■ Do not shut down the tablet PC. ■ When you are prompted to press the F10 key, you must press the F10 key on a keyboard attached to the tablet PC. The keyboard can be either a tablet PC keyboard
  • HP TC1100 | Startup Guide, Enhanced for Accessibility: - Page 35
    do not choose are deleted from the system and cannot be restored during the installation. ■ When you are prompted to accept the End User License Agreement, you must choose Accept to continue the software setup. ✎ During setup, it is normal for some tablet PC models to pause occasionally for up to
  • HP TC1100 | Startup Guide, Enhanced for Accessibility: - Page 36
    Up the Tablet PC Setting Up the Pen To set up the pen, you will: ■ Prepare to 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
  • HP TC1100 | Startup Guide, Enhanced for Accessibility: - Page 37
    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
  • HP TC1100 | Startup Guide, Enhanced for Accessibility: - Page 38
    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
  • HP TC1100 | Startup Guide, Enhanced for Accessibility: - Page 39
    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 skipped or set during software setup can be set or changed in the operating system open the Regional Options window, select a task or
  • HP TC1100 | Startup Guide, Enhanced for Accessibility: - Page 40
    feature simplifies administration and support in multilingual computing environments. For more information about using the Tablet PC MUI, refer on the Documentation Library CD to the Software Guide, "Software Updates and Restorations" chapter. Selecting Screen Settings HP highly recommends that you
  • HP TC1100 | Startup Guide, Enhanced for Accessibility: - Page 41
    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
  • HP TC1100 | Startup Guide, Enhanced for Accessibility: - Page 42
    ® Centrino™ logo label indicates that the tablet PC 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 install the software utility
  • HP TC1100 | Startup Guide, Enhanced for Accessibility: - Page 43
    . Open the utility and select Help on the menu bar. Atheros 802.11 a/b/g 1. Select Start > All Programs > Software Setup. 2. Select the utility, then follow on-screen instructions. Refer to the Documentation Library Wireless LAN CD to the HP WLAN 802.11 a/b W500 User Manual. Startup Guide 1-35
  • HP TC1100 | Startup Guide, Enhanced for Accessibility: - Page 44
    list of applications. 3. Follow 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. Using the Q Menu to Turn on Wireless LAN Turn on
  • HP TC1100 | Startup Guide, Enhanced for Accessibility: - Page 45
    battery power or shut down the tablet PC and disconnect the power cord. ✎ Surge protectors are available from most computer or electronics retailers. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. Startup Guide
  • HP TC1100 | Startup Guide, Enhanced for Accessibility: - Page 46
    . 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
  • HP TC1100 | Startup Guide, Enhanced for Accessibility: - Page 47
    Programs > Accessories > Windows Explorer. 2. In Windows Explorer, select My Computer > Local Disk (C:) > HP > Tour. Accessing Operating System Documentation Basic information about the Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition operating system is provided in the printed Windows XP Tablet PC Edition
  • HP TC1100 | Startup Guide, Enhanced for Accessibility: - Page 48
    operating system procedures, instructions for using speech recognition software, and instructions for using the Journal and Tablet PC Input Panel applications. To access the tutorials: 1. Open Windows Explorer. To open Windows Explorer from the Start button, select Start > All Programs > Accessories
  • HP TC1100 | Startup Guide, Enhanced for Accessibility: - Page 49
    for example, Filename.exe. 4. Select the OK button. ✎ To display the drive designation of your optical drive, select Start > My Computer. A drive designation is a letter of the alphabet that the tablet PC uses to identify a drive. ✎ If messages about Adobe® Reader are displayed on the screen as you
  • HP TC1100 | Startup Guide, Enhanced for Accessibility: - Page 50
    air and international travel) ■ Upgrading memory ■ Power and environmental specifications Hardware Guide ■ Using Standby and Hibernation and Software Guide selecting power preferences ■ Using the Q menu and such tablet PC system utilities ■ Updating or restoring HP software ■ Using passwords to
  • HP TC1100 | Startup Guide, Enhanced for Accessibility: - Page 51
    Select This Guide ■ Configuring your wireless network Go Wireless booklet* ■ Securing your wireless network ■ Using your wireless device in public ■ Learning more about wireless technology ■ Solving tablet PC problems yourself** ■ Getting help from HP** Troubleshooting ■ Governmental approvals
  • HP TC1100 | Startup Guide, Enhanced for Accessibility: - Page 52
    are provided on the Documentation Library CD included with the tablet PC. Instructions for using the CD are provided next in this chapter. If you prefer to install optional software now, without referring to the Documentation Library CD, the following information may be helpful: 2-6 Startup Guide
  • HP TC1100 | Startup Guide, Enhanced for Accessibility: - Page 53
    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 installation: ■ Do not unplug the tablet PC from external power
  • HP TC1100 | Startup Guide, Enhanced for Accessibility: - Page 54
    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
  • HP TC1100 | Startup Guide, Enhanced for Accessibility: - Page 55
    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
  • HP TC1100 | Startup Guide, Enhanced for Accessibility: - Page 56
    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 2-10 Startup Guide
  • HP TC1100 | Startup Guide, Enhanced for Accessibility: - Page 57
    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 2-11
  • HP TC1100 | Startup Guide, Enhanced for Accessibility: - Page 58
    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
  • HP TC1100 | Startup Guide, Enhanced for Accessibility: - Page 59
    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, see "Transporting the Tablet PC and Keyboard" in the previous section. Opening the tablet PC to the notebook position Startup Guide
  • HP TC1100 | Startup Guide, Enhanced for Accessibility: - Page 60
    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 2-14 Startup Guide
  • HP TC1100 | Startup Guide, Enhanced for Accessibility: - Page 61
    tablet PC until you: ■ Shut down the tablet PC. ■ Disconnect the tablet PC from external power. ■ Disconnect all powered external devices from the tablet PC. Ä CAUTION: Do not spray liquids on the tablet PC or the tablet PC keyboard. Household solvents can permanently damage tablet PC and tablet PC
  • HP TC1100 | Startup Guide, Enhanced for Accessibility: - Page 62
    the tablet PC to computer viruses. Computer viruses can disable the operating system, your applications, or your utilities or cause them to function abnormally. Antivirus software can detect most viruses, destroy them, and, in most cases, repair any damage they have caused. ✎ HP strongly recommends
  • HP TC1100 | Startup Guide, Enhanced for Accessibility: - Page 63
    , 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
  • HP TC1100 | Startup Guide, Enhanced for Accessibility: - Page 64
    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
  • HP TC1100 | Startup Guide, Enhanced for Accessibility: - Page 65
    and Protecting the 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
  • HP TC1100 | Startup Guide, Enhanced for Accessibility: - Page 66
    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
  • HP TC1100 | Startup Guide, Enhanced for Accessibility: - Page 67
    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
  • HP TC1100 | Startup Guide, Enhanced for Accessibility: - Page 68
    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
  • HP TC1100 | Startup Guide, Enhanced for Accessibility: - Page 69
    Troubleshooting guide. 3. If the problem persists, see the section "Using HP Help and Support" later in this chapter. 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
  • HP TC1100 | Startup Guide, Enhanced for Accessibility: - Page 70
    device into the outlet. When the AC adapter light is on, the tablet PC is receiving adequate AC power. ✎ If the 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
  • HP TC1100 | Startup Guide, Enhanced for Accessibility: - Page 71
    , the power/standby light 1 flashes 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
  • HP TC1100 | Startup Guide, Enhanced for Accessibility: - Page 72
    vertically, the vent is on the left edge. If you suspect that overheating could be 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
  • HP TC1100 | Startup Guide, Enhanced for Accessibility: - Page 73
    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
  • HP TC1100 | Startup Guide, Enhanced for Accessibility: - Page 74
    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 the Documentation Library CD to the Software Guide, "Software Updates and Restorations" chapter. Are
  • HP TC1100 | Startup Guide, Enhanced for Accessibility: - Page 75
    instructions in the documentation included with the software. Using HP Help and Support HP Help and Support provides a comprehensive online resource tool that can be used for the following: ■ Troubleshooting ■ Downloading the latest drivers, utilities, and other software updates for your tablet PC
  • HP TC1100 | Startup Guide, Enhanced for Accessibility: - Page 76
    tablet PC with System Restore. ■ Improve the performance of 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
  • HP TC1100 | Startup Guide, Enhanced for Accessibility: - Page 77
    the tablet PC. ■ Operating system version number. To display the operating system version number: Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance icon > System icon > General tab. ■ Conditions under which the problem occurred. ■ Error messages that have been displayed. Startup Guide 4-9
  • HP TC1100 | Startup Guide, Enhanced for Accessibility: - Page 78
    the service provider. For information about using HP passwords (passwords set in the Setup utility), refer on the Documentation Library CD to the Software Guide, "Passwords" chapter. For information about using Windows passwords (passwords set in the operating system) refer to your operating system
  • HP TC1100 | Startup Guide, Enhanced for Accessibility: - Page 79
    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. Functions like the right button on an external mouse. Used with the tether eyelet on the tablet PC, enables you to tether the pen to the tablet PC. Startup Guide 5-1
  • HP TC1100 | Startup Guide, Enhanced for Accessibility: - Page 80
    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
  • HP TC1100 | Startup Guide, Enhanced for Accessibility: - Page 81
    PC Input Panel launch When Windows is running, opens the button* 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
  • HP TC1100 | Startup Guide, Enhanced for Accessibility: - Page 82
    Tablet PC is on. Flashing: Tablet PC is in Standby. Off: Tablet PC is off or in Hibernation. *This table describes default settings. For information about changing the functions of the power switch and about using Standby and Hibernation, refer on the Documentation Library CD to the Software Guide
  • HP TC1100 | Startup Guide, Enhanced for Accessibility: - Page 83
    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 the Ctrl
  • HP TC1100 | Startup Guide, Enhanced for Accessibility: - Page 84
    functions like tab on a standard keyboard.† 3 Q menu button* When Windows is running, opens or closes the Q menu. Q menu items emulate system tasks, such as volume control and wireless utilities, accessed with buttons, keys, or hotkeys on notebook computers. *This table describes default settings
  • HP TC1100 | Startup Guide, Enhanced for Accessibility: - Page 85
    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 optimal performance
  • HP TC1100 | Startup Guide, Enhanced for Accessibility: - Page 86
    alignment slots (2) 2 Speakers (2) Description 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 speakers. Connects an optional headset, such as
  • HP TC1100 | Startup Guide, Enhanced for Accessibility: - Page 87
    . 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
  • HP TC1100 | Startup Guide, Enhanced for Accessibility: - Page 88
    infrared signals between the tablet PC and other infrared-enabled devices. 2 Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to the tablet PC. 3 Vent Allows airflow to cool internal components. Ä To prevent overheating, do not obstruct the vent. Do not allow a hard surface, such as an
  • HP TC1100 | Startup Guide, Enhanced for Accessibility: - Page 89
    an optional USB 2.0- or 1.1-compliant device.* 3 RJ-11 telephone jack Connects a modem cable. 4 RJ-45 network jack Connects an Ethernet network cable. 5 External monitor connector Connects an optional VGA external monitor or projector. 6 AC power connector Connects an AC adapter, Auto/Air
  • HP TC1100 | Startup Guide, Enhanced for Accessibility: - Page 90
    (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
  • HP TC1100 | Startup Guide, Enhanced for Accessibility: - Page 91
    ) 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
  • HP TC1100 | Startup Guide, Enhanced for Accessibility: - Page 92
    *, or a tablet PC keyboard, from the universal attachment slots on the tablet PC. 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
  • HP TC1100 | Startup Guide, Enhanced for Accessibility: - Page 93
    in the 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
  • HP TC1100 | Startup Guide, Enhanced for Accessibility: - Page 94
    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
  • HP TC1100 | Startup Guide, Enhanced for Accessibility: - Page 95
    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
  • HP TC1100 | Startup Guide, Enhanced for Accessibility: - Page 96
    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
  • HP TC1100 | Startup Guide, Enhanced for Accessibility: - Page 97
    the standard external components included with most tablet PC models. These illustrations do not include supplementary documentation, supplementary CDs, or optional devices such as PC Cards or drives. The system hard drive ships inside the hard drive bay. Documentation CDs Among the CDs included
  • HP TC1100 | Startup Guide, Enhanced for Accessibility: - Page 98
    modem adapter. 3 Network cable ✎ The modem cable has a 6-pin RJ-11 telephone connector at each end. 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 region. 5-20 Startup Guide
  • HP TC1100 | Startup Guide, Enhanced for Accessibility: - Page 99
    . 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
  • HP TC1100 | Startup Guide, Enhanced for Accessibility: - Page 100
    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 and Keyboards" chapter. Front: Lights and Pointing Device Component 1 Num lock
  • HP TC1100 | Startup Guide, Enhanced for Accessibility: - Page 101
    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
  • HP TC1100 | Startup Guide, Enhanced for Accessibility: - Page 102
    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
  • HP TC1100 | Startup Guide, Enhanced for Accessibility: - Page 103
    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
  • HP TC1100 | Startup Guide, Enhanced for Accessibility: - Page 104
    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
  • HP TC1100 | Startup Guide, Enhanced for Accessibility: - Page 105
    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
  • HP TC1100 | Startup Guide, Enhanced for Accessibility: - Page 106
    notches, docking 5-24 slots, battery bay 3-6 slots, docking 5-8 tabs, battery pack 3-6 antennas 5-7, 5-10 antivirus software 3-2 applications key 5-23 attachment release switch on tablet PC 2-14, 5-14 on tablet PC keyboard 5-26 audio-out jack 5-8 Auto/Air Cable 5-11 Automobile Power Adapter/Charger
  • HP TC1100 | Startup Guide, Enhanced for Accessibility: - Page 107
    protector 5-9, 5-26 tablet PC keyboard 5-9, 5-25 telephone 5-20 cord, power connecting 1-14, 1-23 function 5-20 troubleshooting 4-1 See also cable country-specific modem adapter 5-21 currency formats, setting 1-31 customer support accessing application Help files 4-6 accessing Windows Help files
  • HP TC1100 | Startup Guide, Enhanced for Accessibility: - Page 108
    26 for tablet PC keyboard 2-9, 5-9, 5-25 FCC notice 1-38 feet, tilt and stationary 5-18 Fn key, on tablet PC keyboard 5-23 freeze, system 4-5 function keys (F1, F2, etc.) accessing F12 on tablet PC keyboard 5-23 accessing, on on-screen keyboard 5-3 standard functions of 5-23 Startup Guide Index-3
  • HP TC1100 | Startup Guide, Enhanced for Accessibility: - Page 109
    ships inside hard drive bay 5-19 Hardware Guide 2-4 headset jack 5-8 Hibernation 4-3 holder, pen 1-31 hooks, keyboard 2-9, 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
  • HP TC1100 | Startup Guide, Enhanced for Accessibility: - Page 110
    battery pack release 5-15 docking restraint, recess 5-14 keyboard 2-12, 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 network (LAN). See internal wireless LAN lockup, system
  • HP TC1100 | Startup Guide, Enhanced for Accessibility: - Page 111
    entering information with 1-28 pointing device, on tablet PC keyboard 5-22 See also pen portrait orientation 5-3 power cord, connecting 1-14, 1-23 cord, identified 5-20 indicators 5-4 surges 1-37 switch 5-4 troubleshooting 4-2 power, AC 1-38 power/standby light 5-4 printer 4-6 product identification
  • HP TC1100 | Startup Guide, Enhanced for Accessibility: - Page 112
    release, on tablet PC keyboard 5-26 power 5-4 See also button(s); latch system label 5-17 system lock-up 4-5 T tab button 5-6 Tablet PC Input Panel launch button 5-3 tablet PC keyboard F11/F12 key 5-23 numeric keypad keys 5-23 tablet PC keyboard. See keyboard, tablet PC Startup Guide Index-7
  • HP TC1100 | Startup Guide, Enhanced for Accessibility: - Page 113
    attachment slots on tablet PC 5-9 on tablet PC keyboard 5-26 USB connector 5-11 External MultiBay connector 5-11 utilities, HP 2-7 V vent 5-10 troubleshooting 4-4 viruses, computer protecting against 3-2 troubleshooting 4-7 voice recognition software 5-8 volume control 5-6 W Windows applications key
  • HP TC1100 | Startup Guide, Enhanced for Accessibility: - Page 114
    wireless LAN, internal antennas 5-7, 5-10 optimizing transmissions 5-7 Index wireless certification label 5-17 wireless LAN activity light 5-2 Startup Guide Index-9
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10
  • 11
  • 12
  • 13
  • 14
  • 15
  • 16
  • 17
  • 18
  • 19
  • 20
  • 21
  • 22
  • 23
  • 24
  • 25
  • 26
  • 27
  • 28
  • 29
  • 30
  • 31
  • 32
  • 33
  • 34
  • 35
  • 36
  • 37
  • 38
  • 39
  • 40
  • 41
  • 42
  • 43
  • 44
  • 45
  • 46
  • 47
  • 48
  • 49
  • 50
  • 51
  • 52
  • 53
  • 54
  • 55
  • 56
  • 57
  • 58
  • 59
  • 60
  • 61
  • 62
  • 63
  • 64
  • 65
  • 66
  • 67
  • 68
  • 69
  • 70
  • 71
  • 72
  • 73
  • 74
  • 75
  • 76
  • 77
  • 78
  • 79
  • 80
  • 81
  • 82
  • 83
  • 84
  • 85
  • 86
  • 87
  • 88
  • 89
  • 90
  • 91
  • 92
  • 93
  • 94
  • 95
  • 96
  • 97
  • 98
  • 99
  • 100
  • 101
  • 102
  • 103
  • 104
  • 105
  • 106
  • 107
  • 108
  • 109
  • 110
  • 111
  • 112
  • 113
  • 114
Startup Guide
HP Tablet PC Series
Document Part Number: 334201-002
August 2004
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.
Enhanced for Accessibility.