HP Compaq tc1000 User manual

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Reference Guide
Compaq Tablet PC TC1000
Docking Station
Document Part Number: 289315-001
November 2002
This guide provides information on docking and undocking
the tablet PC to the Tablet PC Docking Station, operating the
docking station with the tablet PC, and using the screen protector,
as well as tips on solving common problems.
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such products. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional
warranty.
Reference Guide
Tablet PC TC1000 Docking Station
First Edition November 2002
Document Part Number: 289315-001
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Contents
1 Getting Started
Contents of the Packing Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1
Docking Station Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2
Front View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2
Right Side View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–3
Back View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–4
Left Side View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–5
Tablet PC Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–6
Keyboard Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–8
2 Docking and Undocking the Tablet PC
Connecting to a Power Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1
Docking the Tablet PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3
Undocking the Tablet PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–7
3 Using the Tablet PC Docking Station and
Screen Protector
Turning the System On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–1
Changing the Tablet PC Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–1
Changing the Orientation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2
Changing the Angle of the Tablet PC . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–4
Using MultiBay Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–5
Inserting and Removing Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–6
Using External MultiBay Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–8
Using Security Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–8
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Contents
Connecting and Using External Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–10
Connecting Standard External Devices . . . . . . . . . . 3–10
Connecting Monitors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–11
Connecting USB Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–11
Using Communications Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–12
Attaching and Detaching the Screen Protector . . . . . . . 3–13
Attaching the Screen Protector to the
Tablet PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–13
Detaching the Screen Protector from the
Tablet PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–15
Attaching the Screen Protector to the
Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–16
Detaching the Screen Protector from the
Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–18
A Troubleshooting
Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–1
Compaq Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–1
Compaq Web Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–2
Compaq Authorized Reseller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–2
Troubleshooting Problems, Causes and Solutions . . . . . . A–3
Docking Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–3
Tablet PC Orientation Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–4
MultiBay Device Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–5
External Device Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–5
B Specifications
Dimensions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–1
Operating Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–1
Rated Input Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–2
Finding More Environmental Information. . . . . . . . . . . . B–2
Index
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Tablet PC TC1000 Docking Station Reference Guide 1–1
1
Getting Started
Contents of the Packing Box
Before you begin, be sure that you have removed everything from
the packing box:
■Tablet PC Docking Station
■Screen protector
■AC adapter
■Warranty and service information
■Tablet PC Docking Station quick setup poster
■Documentation Library CD
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Getting Started
Docking Station Components
Front View
Front Components
Item Component Description
1Docking stand Holds the tablet PC when it is docked.
2Release handle Ejects the tablet PC from the docking stand.
3Docking connector Connects to the tablet PC.
4Docking eject pin Disconnects the tablet PC and docking
stand docking connectors when the release
handle is pulled.
5Docking restraint latch Secures the tablet PC to the docking stand.
6Docking alignment
brackets (2)
Fit into the tablet PC docking alignment slots
to align the tablet PC in the docking stand.
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Getting Started
Tablet PC TC1000 Docking Station Reference Guide 1–3
Right Side View
Right Side Components
Item Component Description
1MultiBay Supports a diskette drive, CD-ROM or
CD-RW drive, DVD drive, CD-RW/DVD
drive, or second hard drive.
2Pivot arm Tilts the docking stand forward and
backward to enable different viewing angles
and different docking modes.
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Getting Started
Back View
Back Components
Item Component Description
1RJ-45 network jack Connects a network cable.
2External monitor
connector
Connects an optional external monitor or
overhead projector.
3Audio line-in jack Connects the stereo audio function of
optional audio devices such as CD players.
4Audio line-out jack Connects optional stereo headphones or
powered stereo speakers and connects the
audio function of an audio/video device such
as a television or VCR.
5USB connectors (3) Connect optional USB devices.
6AC power connector Connects an AC adapter or an optional
DC cable.
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Getting Started
Tablet PC TC1000 Docking Station Reference Guide 1–5
Left Side View
Left Side Components
Item Component Description
1External MultiBay
connector
Connects optional USB devices.
2MultiBay release lever Ejects a MultiBay device from the bay.
3Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable that
secures the docking station to an immovable
object and disables the MultiBay release
lever.
✎If an optional External MultiBay device is connected to a USB
connector, the device must also be connected to AC power. Refer in
this chapter to the “Right Side View” section. If an External MultiBay
device is connected to the External MultiBay connector, it is not
necessary to connect the External MultiBay device to AC power.
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Getting Started
Tablet PC Components
Tablet PC docking alignment slots
The tablet PC docking alignment slots fit onto the docking station
docking alignment brackets.
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Getting Started
Tablet PC TC1000 Docking Station Reference Guide 1–7
Tablet PC Attachment Slots
Item Component Description
1Screen protector
slots (2)
Stabilize the screen protector when it is
attached to the tablet PC.
2Universal attachment
slots (2)
Secure the screen protector, the portfolio, or
keyboard to the tablet PC.
3Alignment key slot Accepts an alignment key to ensure proper
orientation. For example, matching the
alignment key on the keyboard to the
alignment key slot helps you correctly orient
the tablet PC to the keyboard as you
attach it.
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Getting Started
Keyboard Components
Keyboard Attachment and Security Components
Item Component Description
1Screen protector
slots (2)
Attach the screen protector to the keyboard.
2Attachment release
switch
Releases an attachment, such as the screen
protector or portfolio, from the keyboard.
3Universal attachment
slots (2)
Secure the screen protector or portfolio to
the keyboard.
4Alignment key slot Accepts an alignment key to ensure proper
orientation.
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Tablet PC TC1000 Docking Station Reference Guide 2–1
2
Docking and Undocking
the Tablet PC
Connecting to a Power Source
The docking station must be connected to external power for
operation.
ÅWARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the
equipment:
■Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. The grounding
plug is an important safety feature.
■Plug the power cord into a grounded (earthed) electrical outlet
that is easily accessible at all times.
■Disconnect power from the docking station by unplugging the
power cord from the electrical outlet.
■Do not place anything on power cords or cables. Arrange them
so that no one can accidentally step on or trip over them. Do not
pull on a cord or cable. When unplugging from the electrical
outlet, grasp the cord by the plug.
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Docking and Undocking the Tablet PC
To connect to a power source:
1. Connect the AC adapter cable to the AC power connector on
the back of the docking station 1.
2. Connect the power cord to the AC adapter 2.
3. Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet 3.
Connecting to a power source
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Docking and Undocking the Tablet PC
Tablet PC TC1000 Docking Station Reference Guide 2–3
Docking the Tablet PC
Power to the tablet PC can be on or off when docking or
undocking, and the tablet PC can be docked with or without
the optional keyboard. The screen protector must be resting
on the tablet PC screen, and not folded back, to prevent
blocking the docking connector.
To dock the tablet PC:
1. Align the docking alignment slots on the tablet PC with the
alignment brackets on the docking stand.
2. Tilt the top of the tablet PC toward the docking stand.
Docking the tablet PC
✎Be sure not to press the tablet PC into the docking stand without
supporting the back of the docking stand. Failure to support the
docking stand could result in an insufficient connection between
the tablet PC and the docking stand.
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Docking and Undocking the Tablet PC
3. While supporting the back of the docking stand with your
fingers, squeeze the tablet PC and the docking stand together
until you feel the tablet PC snap into place.
Snapping the tablet PC into place
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Docking and Undocking the Tablet PC
Tablet PC TC1000 Docking Station Reference Guide 2–5
If the docking stand is oriented in writing mode, the docking base
provides adequate support, so the back of the docking stand does
not need to be supported. Simply press the tablet PC into place.
For more information on writing mode, refer in this document to
the “Using the Tablet PC Docking Station and Screen Protector”
chapter, “Changing the Angle of the Tablet PC” section.
Docking the tablet PC in writing mode
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Docking and Undocking the Tablet PC
The optional keyboard includes a docking connector pass-through
so that the tablet PC can be docked with the keyboard attached.
Optional keyboard docking connector pass-through
Follow the previous procedure for docking the tablet PC when a
keyboard is attached.
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Docking and Undocking the Tablet PC
Tablet PC TC1000 Docking Station Reference Guide 2–7
Undocking the Tablet PC
The tablet PC can be on or off when docking and undocking.
To undock the tablet PC:
1. Pull the release handle.
Pulling the release handle
2. Pull the tablet PC away and out of the docking stand.
Removing the tablet PC from the docking stand
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Tablet PC TC1000 Docking Station Reference Guide 3–1
3
Using the Tablet PC Docking
Station and Screen Protector
Turning the System On and Off
When the tablet PC is docked in the Tablet PC Docking Station,
turn the system on or off using the power button on the tablet PC.
Power to the tablet PC can be on or off when docking or
undocking.
Changing the Tablet PC Orientation
The docking station enables you to change the orientation of the
tablet PC. You can change the orientation from portrait (vertical)
to landscape (horizontal). You can also change the angle of the
tablet PC from a viewing position (viewing mode) to a
handwriting position (writing mode).
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