ViewSonic V1100 - Tablet PC Travel Bundle User manual

ViewSonic®
User Guide
Microsoft
®
Windows XP
Tablet PC Edition
Tablet PC V1100

8/26/02 ViewSonic Tablet PC V1100 i
Contents
Getting Started
Package contents ................................................................... 2
Accessories ......................................................................... 2
Precautions ............................................................................ 3
Using your V1100 for the first time ......................................... 3
V1100 Features ...................................................................... 4
Software Included ............................................................... 4
Performance Features ........................................................ 4
High Performance Processor ....................................... 4
Large Hard Drive .......................................................... 4
Advanced Graphic Engine ............................................ 4
Expandability ................................................................ 4
Bright LCD Touch-screen Display ................................ 4
Portrait Mode or Landscape Mode ............................... 4
Audio Capability ............................................................ 5
Wireless LAN, Fast Ethernet and Modem Connectivity 5
802.11b Internal Antenna ............................................. 5
Additional Expansion and Connectivity ........................ 5
Basic Setup
Back, Top, and Side Features ................................................ 8
AC Adapter .......................................................................... 11
LED Status Indicators ................................................... 12
Display ................................................................................ 12
Extending the Life of the TFT Display Device .............. 12
Adjusting the Display Brightness .................................. 12
XP Control Panels ............................................................... 13
Audio Features .................................................................... 14
Voice Recording ........................................................... 15
Modem ................................................................................ 16
Connecting the Modem ................................................ 16
Fast Ethernet Network Adapter ........................................... 16
Connect to the Network ................................................ 16
Cabling Restrictions for Networks ................................ 16
802.11b Wi-Fi Lan Adapter ................................................. 16
Battery Power and Management ............................................ 17
The Lithium-Ion Battery ................................................ 17
Charging the Battery and Charging Time ............................ 17

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Checking the Battery Level ........................................... 17
Prolonging the Battery’s Life and Usage Cycles .......... 18
Battery Warning ............................................................ 18
Removing the Battery Pack ................................................. 19
Connecting the Battery Pack ............................................... 20
Windows XP Power Management ....................................... 21
Power Saving Options .................................................. 22
Stand By Mode ............................................................. 22
Save To Disk - Hibernate Mode ................................... 22
The Power On/Power Management Button .................. 22
Bridge Battery Feature ................................................. 23
Using Software
Touch Screen Calibration ....................................................... 23
Calibrating the Touch Screen .............................................. 24
Screen Rotation ...................................................................... 25
Standby Resume Security ...................................................... 25
Disabling the Password Prompt .......................................... 25
Upgrading the Memory ........................................................... 26
Upgrading the System Memory ........................................... 26
Installing a New Memory Module ........................................ 26
To Install a New Module: .............................................. 26
Troubleshooting
An Initial Check List ................................................................ 28
System Recovery ................................................................... 28
Audio Problems ...................................................................... 29
Speaker - no output ............................................................. 29
Sound cannot be recorded .................................................. 29
Hard Disk Problems ............................................................... 29
Spin ..................................................................................... 29
Abnormal Sounds ................................................................... 30
Drive is Full ......................................................................... 30
Drive is Slow ....................................................................... 30
Display Problems ................................................................... 30
Blank (Black) Screen ........................................................... 30
Screen is Difficult to Read ................................................... 31
The Screen Flickers ............................................................ 31
Bios Problems ........................................................................ 31
CMOS Checksum Failure Message .................................... 31
Memory Problems .................................................................. 32

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Increased Memory is not Recognized ................................. 32
Insufficient Memory Error Message .................................... 32
Modem Problems ................................................................... 32
Connection Difficulties ......................................................... 32
Network Adapter Problems .................................................... 33
Adapter Nonresponsive ....................................................... 33
100 Mbps Mode Nonresponsive ......................................... 33
PC or Compact Flash Card Problems .................................... 34
PC Cards (PCMCIA) do not Function ................................. 34
PC Card not Recognized .................................................... 34
PC Card Removal Locks Up Windows ................................ 34
Performance Problems ........................................................... 34
Overheating ......................................................................... 34
Program Slowing .................................................................... 35
Power, Start, and Battery Problems ....................................... 35
Power Down on Startup ...................................................... 35
Diminishing Battery Life ...................................................... 35
Recharge Failure ................................................................. 35
Printing Problems ................................................................... 36
File Print Failure .................................................................. 36
Screen Print Failure ............................................................ 36
USB Problems ........................................................................ 36
USB Failure ......................................................................... 36
Appendix
Specifications ......................................................................... 37
Customer Support .................................................................. 39
Cleaning and Maintenance ..................................................... 40
To clean the screen: ..................................................... 40
To clean the case: ........................................................ 40
DISCLAIMER ................................................................ 40
Limited Warranty .................................................................... 41
Safety Guidelines ................................................................... 42
Compliance and Safety Notices ............................................. 43
Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) Compliance ............... 43
United States Compliance Notice ................................. 43
Canadian Compliance Notice ....................................... 43
European Compliance Notice ....................................... 44
Japanese Compliance Notice ....................................... 44
Safety Notices ..................................................................... 45
Battery Safety Notice .................................................... 45

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Copyright © ViewSonic Corporation, 2002. All rights reserved.
ViewSonic and the three birds logo are registered trademarks of ViewSonic Corporation.
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Getting Started
Congratulations on your purchase of a ViewSonic Tablet PC V1100. The V1100
is a fully functional PC with built in WAN, LAN, and Wi-FiTM wireless
connectivity. With your V1100 you will be able to organize and access
important business and personal information. In addition, you will be able to
send and receive e-mail and access the Internet.
This user guide will help you set-up your V1100 and introduce you to its many
features.
Important! Save the original box and all packing material for future shipping.
Package contents
•Tablet PC V1100
•Tablet PC V1100 Standard Battery
•Stylus
•Stylus Tether
•Power Cord
•Power Adapter
•Slip Case
•Mini VGA Adapter
•V1100 Quick Start Guide
Accessories
The Tablet PC V1100 offers a host of optional accessories to improve its use
including the following:
•Tablet PC Dock
•Battery Charger
•Additional Battery (Standard and Extended)
•Carrying Case
•Protective Grips
For more information or to purchase accessories, go to web site for ViewSonic
listed in the Customer Support table in this user guide and click on Accessories.

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Using your V1100 for the first time
To get started with your V1100, do the following:
1Connect the V1100 to the AC Adapter as shown in the Quick Start Guide.
For more information, see the Basic Setup section in this user guide.
2Make sure the V1100 is turned off and the battery is attached to the Tablet
PC. The battery takes up to 2.5 hours maximum to charge the first time.
Once the battery is fully charged, the battery charges as you use the V1100.
However, this is not recommended. For more information, see the Battery
Power and Management section and Connecting the Battery.
3To familiarize yourself with the features and parts of the V1100, see the
V1100 Features section.
4For more information on using the V1100, go to Microsoft Help, or the
Tutorials: click on Start > All Programs > Get Going with Tablet PC.
Precautions
•For best viewing conditions view the
screen from a distance of 15" to 18".
•DON’T TOUCH THE SCREEN
WITH YOUR FINGERS. Oils from
the skin are difficult to remove.
•NEVER REMOVE THE REAR
COVER. Your V1100 contains high
voltage parts. You may suffer serious
injury if you touch these parts.
•Avoid exposing the screen to direct
sunlight or another heat source. The
screen should be facing away from
direct sunlight to reduce glare.
•Always handle your V1100 with care;
dropping your V1100 could void the
warranty.
•Do not operate your V1100 outside in a
wet, damp or extremely cold
environment.
•Do not place heavy objects on the
screen, video cable, or power cord.
•If smoke, abnormal noise, or strange
odor is present, immediately switch the
V1100 off and call your dealer or
ViewSonic.
•Use only the AC/DC power adapter
supplied with your V1100.

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V1100 Features
Software Included
•Windows®XP Tablet PC Edition which includes:
•Microsoft®Internet Explorer
•Microsoft Outlook Express
•Microsoft Windows Media Player
•Adobe Acrobat Reader
•Microsoft eBook Reader
•Citrix®ICA®Client
Performance Features
High Performance Processor
The V1100 is equipped with 866 MHz Intel®Pentium III mobile processor.
Large Hard Drive
The V1100 is equipped with 20 GB hard drive.
Advanced Graphic Engine
The V1100 comes with an integrated AGP-bus 2D/3D video processor for high
performance graphics. The video chip also incorporates a hardware-accelerated
playback feature which gives you smooth MPEG video. A 3D graphics
capability also adds realism to PC games.
Expandability
The system offers one SDRAM slot for expansion (up to 512 MB), allowing
users to easily increase the system’s capacity as the need arises.
Bright LCD Touch-screen Display
The system is equipped with 10.4-inch TFT XVGA touch-screen display panel
for clear text and brilliant colors.
Portrait Mode or Landscape Mode
The V1100 can be used in either Portrait or Landscape mode.

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Audio Capability
The system is equipped with internal audio record and playback functions,
including 3D (three-dimensional) audio, 64-voice DirectSound channel support,
and built-in hardware wave-table.
Wireless LAN, Fast Ethernet and Modem Connectivity
For network access capability, the V1100 provides a built-in 802.11b Wi-Fi
LAN adapter, a Fast Ethernet adapter, and a 56K modem.
802.11b Internal Antenna
The built-in 802.11b wireless LAN antenna is used to transmit and receive data
from an 802.11b access point.
Additional Expansion and Connectivity
The V1100 offers a full array of I/O ports including two Universal Serial Bus
(USB) ports, microphone and audio out jacks, external VGA port, FireWire
port, and a 28-pin connector for the optional Tablet PC Dock. The V1100 also
includes a Type II PC Card slot (PMCIA v2.1), Compact Flash, and CF Card
Slot for additional expansion.

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Basic Setup
LCD Display The V1100 is equipped with a 10.4" touch-screen
XVGA TFT display.
Built-in Microphone The built-in microphone enables you to record sound
and to use speech-enabled applications.
Power On/Off Button The Power/On button turns the system on and goes
into standby automatically if the unit has been sitting
unused for a while. Press momentarily to turn on the
system or to exit from standby. Press and hold for at
least 3-4 seconds to turn off the system. These settings
can be changed. For more information, see the
Windows XP Power Management section in this user
guide.
Rotation Button Automatically changes position of the screen to either
portrait or landscape.
Figure 1: The Front View
Security Key
Start Menu
Journal
Input Panel
(keyboard)
Power LED
Hard Drive LED
Battery Charge
Status LED
Power
ON/OFF
Rotation
Escape
Function
Enter
Directional
Keys
Built-in Stereo Speakers
Built-in
Microphone
LCD Display

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Escape Button Same function as on a standard keyboard.
Function Button Access to secondary operation of some buttons on the
front bezel (shown in the illustration above), user
setup.
Enter Button Same function as on a standard keyboard.
Directional Keys Cursor up, down, right, left.
Security Button Similar function as pressing Ctrl-Alt-Delete on a
standard keyboard.
Start Menu Button Activates the Windows Start menu.
Journal Button Activates the Journal feature.
Input Panel Button Activates the input panel for handwriting or the soft
keyboard on-screen for keyboard entry using the
stylus.
Power LED Lights green when ON and blinks green in Standby.
Hard Drive LED Light blinks green when hard drive is reading or
writing.
Battery Charge LED Light is red when charging and turns off when fully
charged.
Built-in Speakers The built-in speakers provide stereo sound.

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Back, Top, and Side Features
Security Slot Allows you to secure your Tablet PC to prevent theft.
FireWire Port The IEEE 1394 firewire port enables connection to a
wide variety of devices with 1394 Plug & Play
standards.
Figure 2: The Back View
Memory
Expansion
Slot
Reset
Hard Drive Bay
CF (Compact
Flash) Card Slot
PC Card Slot/
Eject
Docking Port
Power Jack (DC-IN)
Audio
OUT Jack
Microphone
IN Jack
USB Port
(top)
Battery Pack
Latch
Battery Pack
Mini VGA
Port
Fast
Ethernet
Port
Active Stylus
Holder
FireWire Port
Security Slot
Ventilation
Grills
Modem
Port
USB Port
(side)

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USB Ports (2) The two Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports enable the
V1100 to connect to a wide variety of USB devices.
These ports conform to USB v1.1 plug-and-play
standards.
Ventilation Grills These grills allow cooling air to circulate through the
heat regulation system.
PC Card Slot (PCMCIA) and Card Eject Button
Insert a PC Card (PCMCIA) in the PC Card Slot as
shown below until it snaps into place. Press the eject
button to release the card.
CF (Compact Flash) card slot
Accepts devices that are deigned to use the CF card
interface. Insert a CF card in the CF Card Slot as
shown below until it snaps into place. Press the eject
button to release the card.
Active Stylus An active stylus has been engineered to work with the
digitizer screen. Tap or double-tap the stylus on an
application icon to draw in a graphics application, to

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select items in a menu, or to select letters and numbers
on the virtual keyboard.
Battery Latch Releases the battery pack. For more information, go to
the section Removing the Battery Pack in this user
guide.
Battery Pack The battery pack is a built-in power source for the
V1100. For more information, see the section on
Battery Power and Management in this user guide.
Hard Drive Bay You can replace the hard drive (HD). To replace the
HD remove the Screw and the HD Bay Cover shown
below. Pull on the plastic tape of the current hard
drive. Remove the adapter. The adapter (extended IDE
connector) is keyed to match the pins of the HD. Put
the adapter on your new HD. Carefully place your new
HD with adapter in the HD Bay.
Docking Port The docking port allows the V1100 to connect to an
optional Tablet PC Dock. For more information, go the
ViewSonic web site listed in the Customer Support
table in this user guide. Then click on Accessories.
Power Jack (DC-in) The AC Adapter supplies power to the V1100 and
charges the battery automatically at the same time.
When used, the AC Adapter connects to the DC-in.
Memory Expansion Slot Single SODIMM slot for up to 512MB Module.
Mini-VGA Port Analog VGA output port connects your V1100 to an
external monitor or projector.
Audio-out Jack You can connect stereo headphones or external
speakers to the Audio-out jack.
Hard Drive
Bay Cover
Screw

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Microphone Jack You can connect microphones to the Microphone
Jack.
Modem Port The RJ-11 modem port enables you to connect into an
external phone jack for fax and modem functions using
a standard phone cable. The built-in 56 Kips modem is
V.90 compatible.
Fast Ethernet Port The Fast Ethernet port enables you to connect to a
network hub via a RJ-45 cable. The Fast Ethernet port
conforms to 100BASE-TX transmission protocol.
Reset Button System Reset.
AC Adapter
DC-in Connector The DC-in connector inserts into the power jack on the
V1100.
LED The LED light on the top of the adapter appears green
when the V1100 is plugged into an AC power source.
AC Adapter The adapter converts alternating current (AC) into
direct current (DC) for the V1100.
AC Plug The three-prong AC plug plugs into an AC wall outlet.
Figure 3: The AC Adapter
DC-IN
Connector
LED
AC Adapter
AC Power Cable

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LED Status Indicators
The LED Status Indicators on the top of the V1100 display the operating status
of your V1100. The V1100 LED status indicators include:
The Power Indicator LED
•Green Light - indicates that the unit is ON.
•Light Off - indicates that the unit is OFF.
The Hard Drive (HDD) Access LED
•Flashing Green - indicates that the hard drive is being accessed.
The Battery Charge Indicator LED
•Red - indicates that the V1100 is charging.
•Off - indicates that the battery is charged.
Display
Your V1100 uses a high performance 10.4-inch active matrix TFT panel that
will display millions of colors at 1024 x 768 resolution.
Caution: Do not place heavy objects on the LCD panel. Doing so may damage
the display
Extending the Life of the TFT Display Device
Observe the following guidelines to maximize the life of the display.
1Set the Brightness to the lowest comfortable setting.
2When working at your desk, connect your V1100 to an external monitor and
disable the internal display.
3If you are using AC power and have no external monitor attached, change to
Suspend Mode when not in use.
Adjusting the Display Brightness
To adjust the brightness of the display click Start > Control Panel - switch to
Classic View shown in the next section of this user guide > click Tablet & Pen
Settings > Display. Move the slider bar located under Screen Brightness.

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XP Control Panels
Your V1100 running on XP has two ways to view the Control Panel as shown
below: the Category View and the Classic View.
Figure 4: Category View
Figure 5: Classic View
Click here to
switch to
Classic View
Click here to
switch to
Category View

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Audio Features
There are several ways to adjust Windows®audio features: from the speaker
symbol in the task bar or from the control panel shown on the next page.
From the speaker symbol in the task bar
Do one of the following:
1Click once on the speaker symbol (Volume) in the Windows task bar as
shown below. A Volume control screen with a slider bar appears. Press and
move the slider bar up to raise or down to lower the volume. Click Mute to
temporarily silence the speaker without changing the volume setting.
Note: to add the speaker symbol to the task bar, see the next page.
Figure 6: The Speaker Symbol
2Double-click the speaker symbol (Volume) in the task bar. A Volume
Control screen appears as shown below with more control options, including
Volume Control, Wave, Wavetable, Line In, and CD Audio.
Press and move the slider bar up or down for the control(s) of your choice. You
can also adjust the Balance between speakers in each control option. Check
Mute All or Mute individual volume control(s) to temporarily silence the
speakers without changing the volume setting.
Speaker
Slider bar

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From the Control Panel
Do one of the following:
1Click the Windows®Start button. Double-click the Control Panel > double-
click Sounds and Audio Devices. The screen below appears. If the Sounds
and Audio Devices icon doesn’t appear, go to step 2.
2Switch to Category View under Control Panel and click Sounds, Speech and
Audio Devices. Click Sounds and Audio Devices. The Sounds and Audio
Devices Properties screen appears as shown below. Press and move the
slider bar left or right to lower or raise the volume.
Voice Recording
When you begin voice recording using the system’s built-in microphone, be
sure that you are speaking within 8 inches (20 centimeters) of the microphone.
You will need to use audio processing software to enable the built-in
microphone: for example, Microsoft Sound Recorder. To access voice
recording, click Windows Start > All Programs > Accessories > Entertainment
> Sound Recorder.
Volume Control
screen on the
previous page
Check here to
place the
speaker symbol
in the Windows
taskbar

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Modem
Your V1100 comes equipped with a 56Kbps V.90 internal fax/modem. This
enables you to access networks and to send and receive e-mail through a
standard telephone line.
Connecting the Modem
1Plug one end of the phone line into the modem port located on the side of the
V1100. See the figure of the Back View in this user guide.
2Plug the other end of the line into an analog phone wall outlet.
Warning: The internal modem is intended for use on an analog phone line, also
called a POTS (Plain Old Telephone Service) line. This modem cannot be
connected directly to a digital telephone line such as those commonly found in a
business office. You can obtain an analog converter compatible with your
digital phone line.
Fast Ethernet Network Adapter
The V1100 is equipped with a 10/100BASE-T Ethernet network adapter. This
allows you to access and transmit data in a local area network.
Connect to the Network
1Connect one end of the network cable into the Fast Ethernet Port (located on
the side of the V1100) until the connector snaps securely into the port.
2Connect the other end of the cable to either an Ethernet outlet jack or to an
RJ-45 port on a UTP concentrator or hub in the network.
Cabling Restrictions for Networks
The following restrictions should be observed for 100BASE-T networks:
•The maximum cable run length should be 100 meters (328 feet).
•For 100 Mbps operation, use Category 5 wiring and connections. Consult a
Windows®manual for the software installation, configuration, and operation
of the network.
802.11b Wi-Fi Lan Adapter
Your new V1100 comes with a built-in 802.11b Wireless LAN adapter This
allows you to access and transmit data wirelessly to an 802.11b access point.
Consult your network administrator for instructions on connecting your wireless
802.11b adapter to the network.