Fujitsu Siemens Computers STYLISTIC ST41 Series User manual

User Guide
STYLISTIC ST41XX
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STYLISTIC ST41XX
User guide
Getting started
Using the Tablet PC
Wireless LAN (optional)
Care and maintenance
Technical data
Regulatory information
Index
April 2003 edition

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Contents
Getting started.................................................................................................................................1
Tablet PC features and controls ........................................................................................................1
Top side view.............................................................................................................................1
Bottom side view .......................................................................................................................3
Rear side view...........................................................................................................................5
Left side view.............................................................................................................................6
Right side view ..........................................................................................................................7
Status display....................................................................................................................................8
Application buttons..........................................................................................................................10
Navigation buttons...........................................................................................................................12
Additional functions of Application and Navigation buttons..............................................................13
Ports and peripheral interfaces........................................................................................................15
Using the Tablet PC.......................................................................................................................19
System modes.................................................................................................................................19
ON mode.................................................................................................................................19
Idle mode.................................................................................................................................19
Suspend mode ........................................................................................................................19
OFF mode ...............................................................................................................................20
Changing system mode...........................................................................................................21
Powering up the Tablet PC..............................................................................................................21
Shutting down the system................................................................................................................22
Suspending system operation..........................................................................................................22
Resuming operation.........................................................................................................................24
Adjusting the display brightness ......................................................................................................25
Using the pen..................................................................................................................................25
Calibrating the pen...........................................................................................................................27
Installing a pen tether ......................................................................................................................27
Replacing the pen tip.......................................................................................................................28
Charging the battery........................................................................................................................28
Removing and installing the battery.................................................................................................29
Removing battery.....................................................................................................................29
Inserting battery.......................................................................................................................30
Tips for conserving battery power....................................................................................................30
Buffer battery...................................................................................................................................30
Modem port .....................................................................................................................................31
PC card slot.....................................................................................................................................31
Installing a PC card..................................................................................................................31
Removing a PC card................................................................................................................32
Removing and installing memory modules.......................................................................................32
Installing a memory module.....................................................................................................33
Removing a memory module...................................................................................................34
Wireless LAN .................................................................................................................................35
Wireless network as per IEEE 802.11 standard...............................................................................35
Adhoc mode ............................................................................................................................35
Infrastructure mode..................................................................................................................35
Operating system requirements.......................................................................................................36
Important information on wireless LAN............................................................................................36
Safety notes ............................................................................................................................36
Radio frequencies and security standards ...............................................................................37
Using module...................................................................................................................................37

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Settings........................................................................................................................................... 38
Settings via wireless LAN radio icon ....................................................................................... 38
Configuration utility.................................................................................................................. 39
"Status" tab............................................................................................................................. 39
"Configuration" tab .................................................................................................................. 40
"Encryption" tab....................................................................................................................... 42
"About" tab.............................................................................................................................. 43
Care and maintenance.................................................................................................................. 45
Protecting the display screen.......................................................................................................... 45
Cleaning the display screen............................................................................................................ 47
Storing the Tablet PC...................................................................................................................... 48
Avoiding overheating....................................................................................................................... 48
Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................................. 48
System will not resume operation............................................................................................ 48
Display screen is blank or difficult to read ............................................................................... 49
Cursor is not tracking pen ....................................................................................................... 49
Infrared data transfer is not working........................................................................................ 49
Device is not responding to the pen ........................................................................................ 49
Speaker/headphone volume is too low.................................................................................... 50
Configuring peripheral interfaces..................................................................................................... 50
Technical data............................................................................................................................... 51
Tablet PC........................................................................................................................................ 51
Wireless LAN (optional)................................................................................................................... 53
Regulatory information................................................................................................................. 55
CE marking..................................................................................................................................... 55
Declaration of Conformity................................................................................................................ 56
Regulatory Information.................................................................................................................... 56
FCC NOTICES........................................................................................................................ 57
DOC (INDUSTRY CANADA) NOTICES.................................................................................. 58
FCC REGULATORY INFORMATION (Wireless LAN)............................................................. 60
Index .............................................................................................................................................. 63

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Getting started
The STYLISTIC ST41XX Tablet PC is a powerful pen-based computer that has been designed to
support Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition. This chapter provides an overview of the Tablet
PC and its features and controls.
Tablet PC features and controls
Features and controls that you use to operate the Tablet PC are outlined below and illustrated in the
figures. Details on using these features and controls are following.
Top side view
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1 = Built-in microphone
2 = On/Resume/Suspend button
3 = Application buttons
4 = Speaker
5 = Infrared receiver for keyboard/mouse
6 = Navigation buttons
7 = Status display

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1 - Built-in microphone
The built-in microphone allows you to input mono audio.
2 - On/Resume/Suspend button
Allows you to turn on, off, suspend, resume, hibernate or wake the Tablet PC's operation.
3 - Application buttons
Allow you to quickly launch pre-defined applications and utilities by pressing a button.
4 - Speaker
The speaker allows you to listen to mono audio files.
5 - Infrared receiver for keyboard/mouse
This interface wraps around the front and bottom of the Tablet PC, and is used for communicating
with a proprietary infrared keyboard** or mouse**.
6 - Navigation buttons
The Navigation buttons allow you to move: Page Up/Page Down, Tab Right/Tab Left, Cursor
Up/Cursor Down, and Cursor Right/ Cursor Left.
7 - Status display
The icons in the status display indicate the system mode of the Tablet PC and the charge level of
the battery.
** These peripherals and accessories are sold separately.

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Bottom side view
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2
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1 = Thermal suede
2 = Wireless LAN On/Off switch*
3 = Wireless LAN module cover*
4 = Wireless LAN antenna (inside case)*
5 = Hard disk drive cover
6 = Removable battery
7 = Battery release latch
8 = Tablet Dock latch point
9 = Memory module cover
10 = Tablet Dock latch point
11 = System interface port
12 = Tablet Dock latch point
* The system is configured with one of two modules:
a standard modem module or an optional wireless LAN/modem combo module.
1 - Thermal suede
Several areas of the system back are covered with thermal suede. This protection should not be
removed. The thermal suede reduces the temperature on the outside of the Tablet PC. This is
important when you hold the Tablet PC in your hand for longer periods during operation.
2 - Wireless LAN On/Off switch
For a Tablet PC with a wireless LAN module installed, this switch turns the module on and off. You
should switch the wireless LAN module off when it is not in use in order to maximise battery life.
3 - Wireless LAN module cover
Provides protection for the optional wireless LAN module.

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4 - Wireless LAN antenna
Inside case.
5 - Hard disk drive cover
Covers the hard disk drive module.
6 - Removable battery
The battery can be removed and replaced with a charged battery**.
7 - Battery release latch
To open the battery release latch.
8 - Tablet Dock latch point
Allows you to attach the device to an optional Tablet Dock**.
9 - Memory module cover
Removable cover over the memory modules.
10 - Tablet Dock latch point
Allows you to attach the device to an optional Tablet Dock**.
11 - System interface connector
Allows you to connect the optional Tablet Dock**.
12 - Tablet Dock latch point
Allows you to attach the device to an optional Tablet Dock**.
** These peripherals and accessories are sold separately.

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Rear side view
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1 = Pen / pen garage
2 = Ventilation slots
3 = Infrared interface
4 = Microphone jack
5 = IEEE 1394 jack
6 = Headphone jack
7 = USB ports
8 = PC card eject button
9 = PC card slot
10 = Pen tether attachment point
1 - Pen / pen garage
The pen is the main pointing device that you use to execute programs and enter data. A pen garage
is built into the Tablet PC to store the pen when not in use.
2 - Ventilation slots
The ventilation slots provide secondary cooling for processor. Do not obstruct the ventilation slots.
3 - Infrared interface (IrDA version 1.1; FIR, 4 Mbps)
Allows you to transfer data between the Tablet PC and other infrared devices.
4 - Microphone jack
Connect an external microphone.
5 - IEEE 1394 jack
Allows you to connect between your Tablet PC and peripherals such as a digital video camera.
6 - Headphone jack
Allows you to connect a set of stereo headphones.
7 - USB ports
Allow you to connect Universal Serial Bus-compliant devices (compliant with USB Standard
Revision 1.1) to the Tablet PC. Additional USB ports are located on the Tablet Dock which is
available as an accessory.
8 - PC card eject button
Allows you to eject PC cards.
9 - PC card slot
Allows you to install and remove a PC card.

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10 - Pen tether attachment point
Allows you to attach the pen tether**.
** These peripherals and accessories are sold separately.
Left side view
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1 = Ventilation slots
2 = Modem jack*
3 = External monitor port
4 = Power adapter port
5 = Kensington Lock slot
6 = Tablet Dock latch point
7 = LAN jack*
* The system is configured with one of two modules:
a standard modem module or an optional wireless LAN/modem combo module.
1 - Ventilation slots
The ventilation slots provide secondary cooling for processor. Do not obstruct the ventilation slots.
2 - Modem jack
Allows you to connect a standard RJ-11 connector** to the Tablet PC’s internal 56 Kbps modem.
3 - External monitor port
Connect an external CRT monitor (VGA, XGA, or SVGA) to your system. This connection is
protected with a plastic cover.
4 - Power adapter port
Allows you to connect an power adapter or an auto adapter**.
5 - Kensington Lock slot
Allows you to attach a Kensington MicroSaver-compatible security cable**.
6 - Tablet Dock latch point
Allows you to attach the device to an optional Tablet Dock**.

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7 - LAN jack
Allows you to connect a standard RJ-45 connector to the Tablet PC’s local area network (LAN).
** These peripherals and accessories are sold separately.
Right side view
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1 = Infrared receiver for keyboard/mouse
2 = Pen / pen garage 3 = Tablet Dock latch point
4 = Ventilation slots
1 - Infrared receiver for keyboard/mouse
This interface wraps around the front and bottom of the Tablet PC, and is used for communicating
with a proprietary infrared keyboard** or mouse**.
2 - Pen / pen garage
The pen is the main pointing device that you use to execute programs and enter data. A pen garage
is built into the Tablet PC to store the pen when not in use.
3 - Tablet Dock latch point
Allows you to attach the device to an optional Tablet Dock**.
4 - Ventilation slots
The ventilation slots provide secondary cooling for processor. Do not obstruct the ventilation slots.
** These peripherals and accessories are sold separately.

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Status display
Icons appear in the status display indicating the status of system functions such as system mode
and battery charge level.
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2
3
4
1 = Power indicator
2 = Power source indicator
3 = Battery charge level indicator
4 = Hard disk indicator
The following table lists the different display states:
The specification "blinking" means that this indicator lights up once per second.
The specification "blinking slowly" means that the corresponding indicator lights up for one second
and then remains dark for five seconds each time.
If an icon is not displayed, it indicates that the related system function is off or inactive.
Icon Mode Indicator state Remarks
ON mode
Idle mode Green The system is powered on and
ready for use.
Suspend-to-RAM
mode Green, blinking The system is in the energy- saving mode. Active settings
were saved to RAM.
OFF mode
Hibernate mode Off The system has suspended.
Settings and data were saved to
the hard disk drive.

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Icon Mode Indicator state Remarks
Amber Power adapter and battery are
available; battery is charging.
Green Power adapter and battery are
available; battery is not charging
(battery is fully charged).
AC adapter is available but
battery is not installed.
Amber, blinking Power adapter and battery are
available and waiting to charge
(battery is out of thermal range).
ON mode
Idle mode
Suspend-to-RAM
mode
Hibernate mode
OFF mode
Off Power adapter is not available.
Green Battery charge is between 50%-
100%.
Amber Battery charge is between 13%-
49%.
Red Battery charge is between 0%-
12%.
ON mode
Idle mode
Red, blinking There is a battery error.
Green, blinking
slow Battery charge is between 50%- 100%.
Amber, blinking
slow Battery charge is between 13%- 49%.
Suspend-to-RAM
mode without
power adapter
Suspend-to-RAM
mode with power
adapter Red, blinking slow Battery charge is between 0%-
12%.
Hibernate mode
with power adapter
OFF mode
Battery is not installed, or device
is off or in Hibernate mode.
Hibernate mode
without power
adapter
Off
If battery is installed during
power off, indicator blinks amber
for 4 seconds to detect battery.
Battery status is displayed for 5
seconds after that.

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Icon Mode Indicator state Remarks
ON mode
or
Idle mode
Green, flashing or
blinking Hard disk drive is being accessed.
Suspend-to-RAM
mode
Hibernate mode
OFF mode
Off Hard disk drive is not being
accessed.
Application buttons
When you hold the device in the portrait (vertical) position, the two navigation buttons are located at
the lower right on the top of the device (see the section "Top side view" in this chapter). Three of the
buttons have additional functions. You can activate this additional functions by pressing the Fn
button while pressing the Application button.
The Application buttons also have separate additional functions that can be used while the system
is booting up. For more information refer to the "Additional functions of Application and Navigation
buttons" section in this chapter.
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The Alt button is the only Application button that can be used while the system is logging
on or when the system is locked (i.e., when you have the corresponding Windows window
showing on your desktop). The Alt button has the same function as the [Ctrl], [Alt] and
[Del] key combination of a keyboard (warm boot).
Button name and icon Tablet PC icon
(Fn + button) Function description
Alt button The Alt button performs two functions:
Pressing the Alt button for two seconds allows
you to log on:
- after boot
- after locking the workstation
- when resuming from power management
After log-on, pressing the Alt button for two
seconds launches the Windows Task Manager or
- in the network - opens the security window.

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Button name and icon Tablet PC icon
(Fn + button) Function description
E-Mail button Internet button When you press the Email button, you
automatically launch Microsoft Outlook Express
where you can read, create and send emails.
When you press the Fn +Email buttons at the
same time, you automatically launch the Web
browser. The default page to which you go is the
Fujitsu Siemens Computers home page.
Before the buttons function as described, the
Internet connection must be set up and e-mail
retrieval from the server must be configured.
Orientation button Display Mode
button
When you press the Orientation button, the
system screen orientation changes from portrait
(vertical) to landscape (horizontal) or from
landscape to portrait.
When you would like to use the Tablet PC as an
eBook, for example, you would use the portrait
orientation.
When accessing spreadsheets, you would more
typically use a landscape orientation.
When you press the Fn and Orientation buttons
at the same time, the advanced settings menu of
the screen controller is launched. From that menu
you can choose the display mode you would like
to use.
ESC button Application A
button
The ESC button has the same function as the
[Esc] key on a keyboard.
Pressing the Fn + ESC buttons at the same time,
acts to invoke a pre-determined application or
keystroke combination, as assigned the Tablet
Button Settings utility. (You can change the
settings in Control Panel - Tablet Button Settings.)
By default, pressing the Fn + ESC combination
acts the same as if you had pressed key
combination [Ctrl] and [Esc] on a keyboard: the
Start menu is launched.

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Button name and icon Tablet PC icon
(Fn + button) Function description
ENT button Application B
button The ENT button acts the same way as an Enter key on a keyboard.
Pressing the Fn + ENT buttons at the same time,
acts to invoke a pre-determined application or
keystroke combination, as assigned the Tablet
Button Settings utility. (You can change the
settings in Control Panel - Tablet Button Settings.)
By default, pressing the Fn + ENT combination
acts the same as if you had pressed [Alt] on a
keyboard: it selects a main menu in the typical
Windows application.
Fn button The Fn button works in conjunction with the other
application buttons to provide additional
functionality for the buttons as indicated in this
table.
Pressing the Fn button twice in succession within
the "sticky" time, causes the Fujitsu Menu to
appear on your screen. The Fujitsu Menu is used
to change certain system settings.
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The Fn button has a handy "sticky" feature that allows you to press the two buttons in
immediate succession, rather than at exactly the same time. After pressing the Fn button,
you have a short time (2 to 3 seconds) to press the second button.
Navigation buttons
When you hold the device in the portrait (vertical) position, the two navigation buttons are located at
the lower right on the top of the device (see the section "Top side view" in this chapter). Each of the
buttons can be toggled by pressing either end of the button.
The buttons have dual functions. The additional functions are activated by pressing the Fn button
while pressing the Navigation button.
The buttons also have separate additional functions that can be used while the system is booting
up. For more information refer to the "Additional functions of Application and Navigation buttons"
section in this chapter.

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Icon Function (button pressed alone) Additional function (button
pressed together with the button
Fn)
This button consists of Up and Down
segments. When the Up portion is
pressed, you will scroll up one page.
When the Down portion is pressed, you
will scroll down one page.
When pressed with the Fn button, the
Up portion of this button allows you to
tab right.
When pressed with the Fn button, the
Down portion of this button allows
you to tab left.
This button consists of Up and Down
segments. When the Up portion is
pressed, the cursor will move up.
When the Down portion is pressed, the
cursor will move down.
When pressed with the Fn button, the
Up portion of this button will move the
cursor to the right.
When pressed with the Fn button, the
Down portion of this button will move
the cursor to the left.
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The Fn button has a handy "sticky" feature that allows you to press the two buttons in
immediate succession, rather than at exactly the same time. After pressing the Fn button,
you have a short time (2 to 3 seconds) to press the second button.
Additional functions of Application and Navigation
buttons
While you are booting up your system, you can invoke the Windows Advanced Options Menu, where
you can set different modes (such as Safe Mode). The Application and Navigation buttons can also
be used for entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup (Basic Input-Output System).
In BIOS Setup you can set the system functions and the hardware configuration of the Tablet PC.
When it is supplied, the Tablet PC is set to factory default settings. You can change these settings
in BIOS Setup. Any changes you make take effect as soon as you save and quit the BIOS Setup.
The system is booting up while the Fujitsu Siemens Computers logo is displayed immediately after
turning on the system. The following table shows which additional functions the application and
navigation buttons offer when booting the system and in the BIOS Setup.

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Buttons and icons Purpose (when pressed while the system is booting up)
Alt button Pressing the Alt button while the system is booting up takes you into
the BIOS Setup. The Alt button has the same function as the [F2] key
on a keyboard during booting.
In normal operation the Alt button has the same function as the key
combination [Ctrl], [Alt] and [Del] on a keyboard (warm boot).
E-Mail button Pressing the E-Mail button while the system is booting up opens the
Boot Menu.
The E-Mail button has the same function when booting the system as
the [F12] key on a keyboard.
Orientation button Pressing the Orientation button while the BIOS Setup is open causes
the selected item to change to the next item.
The Orientation button has the same function as the spacebar on a
keyboard.
ESC button Pressing the ESC button while the BIOS Setup is open acts to escape
from the BIOS Setup.
The ESC button has the same function as the [Esc] key on a keyboard.
ENT button Pressing the ENT button while the BIOS Setup is open acts the same as
the Enter key on a keyboard.
Fn button Pressing the Fn button while the system is displaying the operating
system boot menu opens the Windows Advanced Options Menu. This
menu allows you to set different operating system modes (such as safe
mode).
The Fn button has the same function as the [F8] key on a keyboard
during booting.
Pressing the top half of the button while the BIOS Setup is open causes
the cursor in the BIOS Setup screen to move up. The same effect is
achieved as with the corresponding arrow key on a keyboard.
This feature is also functional in the operating system Boot Menu menu.
Pressing the bottom half of button while the BIOS Setup is open causes
the cursor in the BIOS Setup screen to move down. The same effect is
achieved as with the corresponding arrow key on a keyboard.
This feature is also functional in the operating system Boot Menu menu.