Amdi Tech/Touch User manual

T ECH /T OUCH ™
USER’S GUIDE

Trademarks
All trademarks are the properties of their respective owners.
Microsoft is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Windows 98/2000/NT/XP
are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. AMI is a registered trademark of
American Megatrends Inc. Kensington and MicroSaver are registered trademarks of the
Kensington Technology Group. PCMCIA and CardBus are registered trademarks of the
Personal Computer Memory Card International Association. T
ECH /T OUCH ™ is a
registered trademark of Advanced Multimedia Devices, Inc.
Safety Instructions
1. Read the safety instructions carefully and thoroughly.
2. Save the User’s Guide for possible use later.
3. Keep this equipment away from humidity and high temperature.
4. Lay this equipment on a stable surface before setting it up.
5. The openings on the enclosure are used for air convection and to prevent the
equipment from overheating. Do not cover the openings.
6. Make sure that the AC power voltage is within its safety range and has been
adjusted properly to the value of 100/240V before connecting the equipment to
the power outlet.
7. Place the power cord in a way that people are unlikely to step or trip on it. Do not
place anything on the power cord.
8. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.
9. Never pour any liquid into the openings that could damage the equipment or
cause electrical shock.
10. If any of the following situations arise, get the equipment checked by a service
professional:
a) the power cord or plug is damaged
b) liquid has penetrated into the equipment
c) the equipment has been exposed to moisture
d) the equipment does not work well or you can not get it to work according
to the User’s Guide
e) the equipment was dropped or damaged
f) the equipment has obvious signs of breakage
11. Do not leave the equipment in an unconditioned environment with a storage
temperature of 60 degrees Celsius (140 degrees Fahrenheit) or above, which may
damage the equipment.
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Contents
Trademarks and Safety Instructions……………..………. i
Chapter 1. Features and Peripherals…………………………………. 1
Packing Checklist………………………………………... 1-1
Features………………………………………………….. 1-2
Front Panel………………………………………. 1-2
Rear Panel……………………………………….. 1-3
I/O ports on the Tech/Touch Top side…..…….… 1-4
I/O ports on the Tech/Touch Left side…………... 1-5
I/O ports on the Tech/Touch Right side……….… 1-6
Peripherals……………………………………………..… 1-7
To install the Tech/Touch on the simple stand…... 1-7
To install the External battery holder………….… 1-8
To install the External battery into the holder...…. 1-9
To install the mounting plate …………………… 1-10
Charging the Internal and External batteries……. 1-11
Chapter 2. Using the Tech/Touch……………………………………… 2
Basics of the Touch screen………………………………. 2-1
Volume control…………………………………………... 2-1
Power ON/OFF..…………………………………………. 2-2
Power options……………………………………………. 2-2
Battery Safety tips………………………………………... 2-4
Conserving Battery power……………………………….. 2-4
Chapter 3. Specification…………………………………………….………3
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting……………………………………………….. 4
Appendix A. Tested Devices
Appendix B. Glossary

Chapter 1
(Features and Peripherals)
Packing Checklist:
Please check that the following items are in your Tech/Touch package. If any of these
items are damaged or missing, contact your local Representative or Dealer for
replacement.
1. Tech/Touch
2. External USB Keyboard
3. External USB Mouse
4. AC Power cord and AC/DC adapter
5. External CD-ROM with AC/DC adapter and USB cable
6. Quick start guide
7. Warranty and warranty registration card
8. LCD service plan form
9. External Secondary battery with charging adapter and cable (if applicable)
10. Mounting plate (if applicable)
11. Software manual (if applicable)
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Features:
Front Panel
The front view of the Tech/Touch is shown above. The following table will describe the
indicators and control buttons located on the Tech/Touch:
Control Item Description
1. Power button Press the Power button once to start the
Tech/Touch. Press the Power button and
hold down for 1 to 3 seconds to force the
Tech/Touch hibernate.
2. Charge/Power LEDS Top LED: Shows the charging status with
an amber LED. When amber LED is
flashing, the Internal battery is being
charged. When the amber LED is ON
steadily, the Internal battery is fully
charged.
Bottom LED: Shows the power status with
a green LED. When the green LED is ON
steadily, the Tech/Touch is powered ON.
When the green LED is flashing, the
Tech/Touch is in a standby mode.
3. Display panel The display panel is covered with a plastic
film to protect the touch screen from
scratches during shipping. You may
remove the plastic film.
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Rear Panel:
The rear view of the Tech/Touch is shown above. The following table will describe the
features:
Items Descriptions
1. Internal speakers Left and Right channels
2. Mounting holes To connect the External battery holder and
mounting plate.
3. Cable channel To hold the External battery connection
cable.
4. Simple stand channel To lock in the center section of the simple
stand.
5. Cool air opening Cool air flows in.
6. Air flow opening Hot air flows out
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I/O Ports on the Tech/Touch Top view:
PCMCIA slot – insert type I/II PC Card (e.g. WLAN card or SCSI card).
I/O ports on the Tech/Touch Left Side:
I/O Port Description
1. USB 2.0 See appendix for tested devices
2. Volume Control switch To control the audio level from the
speakers and the headphone. Hi, Med &
Lo settings.
3. External Headphone Jack 3.5mm stereo jack, turns off the right
channel to the speakers when plugged in.
4. External Microphone Jack 3.5mm jack, turns off the internal
microphone when plugged in.
5. DC IN 2.1mm power jack for charging the
internal battery.
6. Modem RJ11 modular jack (optional) To connect to the internet through a
dial-up service.
7. LAN RJ45 modular jack (optional) To connect to the internet through a
LAN connection.
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I/O ports on the Tech/Touch Right Side:
I/O Ports Description
1. USB 2.0 See appendix for tested devices
2. Switch 1 Enter (Left click on the mouse)
3. Switch 2 Select (Right click on the mouse)
4. USB 1.1 See appendix for tested devices
5. Serial port (optional)
Installing the Tech/Touch onto the simple stand:
1. Raise the center section to is maximum height
2. Place the Tech/Touch onto the groove of the stand with the two hooks.
3. Set the Tech/Touch back onto the center section and position the center
section so that it sets into the groove on the back of the Tech/Touch.
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Installing the External Battery holder onto the Tech/Touch:
1. Place the Tech/Touch onto a flat stable surface and be careful not to damage
the touch screen on the front of the unit.
2. Remove the four pan head mounting screws from the back of the
Tech/Touch.
3. Place the external battery holder on the on the back of the Tech/Touch and
line up the four mounting holes.
4. Screw in the four new flat head screws loosely provided with the battery
holder do not tighten all the way.
5. Slide the battery connecting cable under the bottom of the battery holder so
that it fits into the groove on the back of the Tech/Touch with the larger plug
(2.5mm) on the right side.
6. Tighten down the four mounting screws.
7. Plug the 2.5mm plug into the charging jack of the Tech/Touch.
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Installing the External Battery into the Tech/Touch:
1. Slide the external battery into the battery holder with the status LEDs
showing in the top left corner.
2. Slide the metal hook of the battery holder to the left to lock the battery in.
3. Plug the smaller plug of the battery connecting cable into the bottom of the
battery.
Removing the External Battery:
1. Unplug the smaller plug of the battery connecting cable from the battery.
2. Move the metal hook of the battery holder to the right, release the battery.
3. Slide the external battery up and out of the battery holder.
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Install the Mounting plate:
1. The External battery holder must be installed before the mounting plate can be
added. See instructions on page 1-6.
2. Place the mounting plate onto the four posts of the external battery holder as
shown above.
3. Screw in the four Pan head screws provided and tighten securely.
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Charging the Internal Battery of the Tech/Touch:
1. Plug the AC/DC charging adapter into the power jack labeled DC IN on the
Left side of the Tech/Touch.
2. Plug the AC power cord into the charging adapter.
3. Plug the AC power cord into an AC outlet. The Yellow charging LED in the
top right hand corner of the Tech/Touch will flash while the battery is being
charged and light steadily on when the battery is fully charged.
Charging the External Power pad:
1. Unplug the battery connecting cable from the external battery.
2. Plug in the external battery charging adapter into the external battery where
the battery cable was connected.
3. Plug the Charging adapter into an AC outlet. The LEDs on the external
battery will flash On and OFF while charging. When the top 3 LEDs all turn
ON, the battery is charged.
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Chapter 2
(Using the Tech/Touch)
This chapter covers the basic system operation of the Tech/Touch. To avoid damages
caused by unsafe use, we strongly suggest that you read through Chapter 2 before
attempting to operate the Tech/Touch.
Introduction to the Touch Screen display:
A touchscreen is an input device that allows the user to operate a PC by simply touching
the display screen . Touch input is suitable for a wide variety of computer applications.
The Tech/Touch uses an innovative “palm rejection” touchscreen, which is a pressure-
aware display panel that can recognize your action on the display accurately.
What can I use to clean the touchscreen:
Any standard glass cleaner (non-ammonia based) can be used to clean the touchscreen.
Always spray the glass cleaner on the cloth or towel and then clean the touchscreen.
Volume Control:
There are two ways to control the volume of the speakers. One is by using the external
volume control slide switch on the LEFT side of the Tech/Touch and the second way is
by the software settings in windows.
Setting the external volume control slide switch:
1. Locate the external volume control slide switch on the Left side of the
Tech/Touch.
2. Sliding the switch toward the bottom most setting is the Low.
3. Sliding the switch into the middle is the Medium setting.
4. Sliding the switch the upper most position is High.
These settings are not the maximum or minimum volumes that the Tech/Touch has. The
external volume control switch will only increase or decrease the volume by 20%. The
Master Volume setting inside windows will give you the absolute maximum settings. To
set the absolute Maximum volume the external volume control switch must be set the
HIGH position and the Master Volume control must be in the highest position.
Setting the Master Volume control from windows:
1. On the Task Bar on the bottom of the screen, click on the Speaker Icon.
2. A volume control switch will appear on the screen.
3. Move the bar on the volume control up to increase the volume and down to
decrease the volume.
4. Once the proper level has been set, tap any place on the screen except for the
volume control switch.
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Power ON/OFF:
Follow the procedures described below to start the Tech/Touch.
1. Before starting the Tech/Touch for the first time, it recommended that you
fully charge the internal battery.
2. Press the Power button for 1 second.
3. If the battery is not sufficient to maintain a normal operation, the system will
pop up a message to warn you of the possible data loss due to insufficient
power supply. To avoid this problem, connect an external AC adapter to the
DC IN jack.
Follow the procedures described below to Power OFF the Tech/Touch.
1. Before you turn off the Tech/Touch, make sure that you have saved any data
and closed any programs running.
2. Click onto the START button at the bottom left corner of the screen.
3. Click on the TURN OFF COMPUTER button that appears.
4. Click on the TURN OFF button.
5. The system will start the shut-down procedure and turn off the Tech/Touch.
Follow this procedure to Force the Power-OFF.
Use these steps only when all other resorts failed to normally shut down the Tech/Touch.
Please note that you will lose all unsaved data once you perform the forced shut down.
1. Press the Power button on the Tech/Touch and hold it down for 4 seconds.
2. The Tech/Touch will shut down without saving any settings.
Power Options:
In order to maintain sufficient power from the battery for normal operation, set up the
most appropriate settings for the Tech/Touch. The following describes the Power Options
setup procedure:
1. Click on the START button on the task bar.
2. Click on Control Panel.
3. Click on Performance and Maintenance.
4. Click on Power Options.
5. A window will appear for Power Options Properties.
6. Click on Power Schemes.
7. Select the appropriate power settings for when the Tech/Touch is not in use.
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In order to save data and the system from being damaged when the battery reaches a
critically low level, you should set up the Alarm setting and how you want the
Tech/Touch to shutdown when the battery reaches a critically low level. Follow this
procedure to set up the Low Battery Alarm and Critical battery alarm level:
1. While still in the Power Options Properties window, click on the Alarms
tab.
2. If the window on the left of the Activate low battery alarm when power
level reaches does not have a check in it, then click on the window. A check
will appear in the window and the alarm will be active.
3. Click on the Alarm Action button to set up what you want to happen when
the battery level reaches a low level.
4. Another window will appear for Low Battery Alarm Actions.
5. Put a check in the window next to either Sound Alarm or Display message
by checking on the window next to the appropriate message.
6. Next setup what the Tech/Touch will do when the alarm goes off by clicking
on the down arrow to the right of the message under When the alarm goes
off, the computer will:
7. Click on the appropriate action.
8. Once that has been setup, set the percentage on the battery meter as to when
you want the low battery alarm to active by clicking on the battery meter
arrow and slide it left or right to the appropriate percentage.
The same procedure can be followed to setup what you want the Tech/Touch to do when
the battery reaches a critical low level:
1. While still in the Power Options Properties window, click on the Alarms
tab.
2. If the window on the left of the Activate critical battery alarm when power
level reaches does not have a check in it, then click on the window. A check
will appear in the window and the alarm will be active.
3. Click on the Alarm Action button to set up what you want to happen when
the battery level reaches a low level.
4. Another window will appear for Critical Battery Alarm Actions.
5. Put a check in the window next to either Sound Alarm or Display message
by checking on the window next to the appropriate message.
6. Next setup what the Tech/Touch will do when the alarm goes off by clicking
on the down arrow to the right of the message under When the alarm goes
off, the computer will:
7. Click on the appropriate action.
8. Once that has been setup, set the percentage on the battery meter as to when
you want the low battery alarm to active by clicking on the battery meter
arrow and slide it left or right to the appropriate percentage.
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Battery Safety tips on the External battery:
Replacing or handling the battery incorrectly may present a risk of fire or explosion,
which could cause serious injury.
1. Only replace the external battery with the same or equivalent type of battery.
2. Do not disassemble, short-circuit, or incinerate batteries or expose them to
temperatures above +60ºC (+140ºF).
3. Do not tamper with batteries. Keep out of reach from children.
4. Do not use rusty or damaged batteries.
5. Dispose of batteries according to local regulations. Check with your local
solid waste officials for details about recycling options or for proper disposal
in your area.
Conserving Battery Power:
Efficient battery power is critical to maintain a normal operation of the Tech/Touch and a
long runtime. If the battery power is not managed well, your saved data and customized
settings may be lost. In general, a fully charged battery can operate under normal
conditions for approximately 4 hours. However, applications and peripherals in use may
also change the amount of runtime for the battery.
Follow these tips to help optimize battery life and avoid a sudden power loss:
1. Suspend system operations if the Tech/Touch will be idle for a while or
shorten the Suspend Timer’s time period.
2. Power OFF the Tech/Touch if you are not using it for a long period of time.
3. Turn off unneeded settings or remove idle peripherals to conserve power.
4. Connect an AC adapter to the DC IN whenever possible.
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Chapter 3
(Specifications)
This Chapter lists general product specifications of the Tech/Touch.
Processor Transmeta 5800, 1GHz
Chipset Ali 1535+
Operating System Windows XP Professional Edition
BIOS 2Mb ROM
Memory 256MB SDRAM SO-DIMM x 1
Display 10.4” color TFTLCD with SVGA 800x 600
resolution
Pointing Device Touch Panel
Disk Storage 9.5mm high, 2.5”HDD, 20GB
Video Integrated NVIDIA GeForce2 Go-100 with
16MB Frame Buffer, support Landscape
and Portrait display mode
Audio AC97 Codec, with one built-in microphone
and four speakers
Key Buttons Power on/off button
Indicators 1. Power on state with Green LED on
2. Suspend state, Green LED flashing
3. AC charging, Amber LED flashing
4. Charging full with Amber LED on
I/O Ports 1. Type I/II PCMCIA slot with 32-bit
Cardbus compliant
2. 2-USB2.0 and 1-USB 1.1 ports
3. Enter & Select switch jacks
4. External Headphone jack
5. External Microphone jack
6. RJ-45 Connector for LAN 10/100
MB connection (optional)
7. RJ-11 Connector for Modem
connection (optional)
8. Serial port (optional)
9. DC input jack
Battery (internal) Rechargeable 6- cell Li-ion battery pack
with gas gauge function (each with 1800
mAHx3.7VDC)
Runtime Approximate 4 Hours on internal battery
AC Adapter 100~240V/50~60HZ input, 19V/3A output
Power Management ACPI compliance, support Standby, STR
and STD
Dimension 13.25”(L) x 9.75”(W) x 2.5”(D)
Weight 4.5lbs. (standard model)
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Chapter 4
(Troubleshooting)
Experiencing problems with the Tech/Touch? This chapter is organized to help you find
solutions to commonly seen problems. However, if you cannot find the solutions here,
contact your local dealer for technical assistance or Advanced Multimedia Devices, inc.
at 888-353-2634.
Frequently Asked Questions:
My Tech/Touch does not start after I press the power button.
1. Check the Power LED. If the light is not ON, the battery pack probably
reached the critically low level. To solve this problem, you can use the
external AC power adapter to operate the Tech/Touch while the battery is
recharging or connect the external battery (if this option was purchased).
2. Make sure that you pressed down and hold the power button ON for more
then a second. A gentle touch of the power button will not start the
Tech/Touch.
There is nothing on the display screen.
1. If the display screen has been idle for a while, the system will automatically
enter the following power saving mode.
Display is OFF – Green LED is ON Tap on the screen or press any switch
connected to S1 and S2.
System in Standby – Green LED is flashing Press the power button for one or two
seconds to wake up the screen.
System in Hibernate – Green LED is OFF Press the power button for one or two
seconds to wake up the screen.
I cannot hear anything from the speakers.
1. Check the volume control setting. Make sure the setting is not all the down or
muted.
Why does my battery pack last for a short duration of time?
Have you connected the Tech/Touch to many idle devices? If you have idle
peripherals powered on, they will consume current from the battery and will
reduce the battery runtime.
What do I need to do if my Tech/Touch does not work at all?
You will need to do a recovery from the hard drive. To do this you must have a
keyboard connected to the Tech/Touch. Press F3 on the keyboard and follow the
instructions on the screen.
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Appendix
(A. Tested Devices)
USB Devices
USB1.1
Keyboard MSI 6511-ME
Microsoft Natural Keyboard Pro
Internet USB Keyboard Pro
Keyboard 5200 TU
Mouse MSI StarMouse
Logitech M-UB48
M-BA47
Ifeel MouseMan M-UM53B
Cordless Freedom Optical
Microsoft IntelliMouse Optical
IntelliMouse Explorer
Wireless IntelliMouse
Explorer
Scanner Epson Expression 1600 Scanner
HP Scanjet 4400c
Printer Epson Stylus Photo 890
HP Deskjet 1220C
Deskjet 990Cxi
Deskjet 3745
Floppy Iomega Z100USBZIP
Iomega Z250USBZIP
NEC UF0002
NEC UF0003
SONY MPF82E
Imation LKM-FK73-D
Hard Disk Data File MD2(E)-USB (2.5” HD)
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USB Devices
USB 2.0
CD-RW Traxdata CD-RW3212EBK
EZ PnP UF200
PHILLIPS JR24CDRW
Iomega CD-RW6402EXT
YAMAHA CRW-70USB(12R,8W)
Plextor PX-W4012TU
NEC NR-9100A
CE-RW+DVD SONY CRXP-90MU
CD-ROM MacPower TB-525 Hot Buttered
Rexon CA-290U2CD24X
Hard Disk MacPower IceCube Impt-3500UB2H
IceCube Impt-
2500FRUB2H
(USB2.0+1394)
Iomega Portable HDD 20GB
Data FAB MD2(E)USB2.0(2.5” Hard
Disk)
Floppy I-O Data MOA-i64-SW ZIP
Network D-Link DUB-E100
Printer HP Deskjet 3820
Scanner HP Scanjet 3570C
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