Xybernaut MA IV User manual

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Manual Version 1.1/Doc-00100
Release Date: February 1999

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LIMITED HARDWARE WARRANTY
This WARRANTY is provided by Xybernaut Corporation to the original purchaser
of the Mobile Assistant (MA IV™) computer. This WARRANTY covers any defects
in the materials listed for a period of one full year and workmanship for a period
of 90 days from the original date of purchase. Should the product fail to conform
with this warranty during the period set forth herein, Xybernaut Corporation will,
at its option, repair or replace the Product at no additional charge. As such,
Xybernaut Corporation may exchange the Product with a product that is new or
which has been manufactured from new, reconditioned or re-manufactured
parts. Xybernaut Corporation may, at its option, use new, reconditioned or re-
manufactured replacement parts. All replacement products will either assume
the remaining warranty of the original Product or be covered under WARRANTY
for 90 days, whichever period is longer.
To obtain service under this Agreement, product must be returned within one
year of the date of purchase, along with proof-of-purchase, to Xybernaut
Corporation or its Authorized Repair Facility.

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Exclusions
This Limited Warranty applies to original factory configurations only. Xybernaut
Corporation is not responsible for repairs or testing of non-covered items. Items
attached to, or installed in the MA IV™ computer will be removed at the
Technician’s discretion prior to service.
This Limited Warranty covers normal, suggested use of the product. Preventative
maintenance is not included. Xybernaut Corporation does not warrant and will
not be held responsible in any way for any damage to or loss of product resulting
from a cause other than defects in materials or workmanship, including damage
or loss caused by: neglect, accident, unreasonable use, software problems
peripheral equipment other than equipment installed at time of Product
purchase, or servicing or modification by anyone other than Xybernaut
Corporation or its designee; transit of equipment to Xybernaut Corporation for
service, return or evaluation; any natural disaster, including flood, fire,
earthquake, or lighting; or electrical surges or use of improper power sources.
This Limited Warranty is made to the original purchaser only and is voided if the
Product is resold. This limited Warranty does not cover software and disk or
related documentation. Xybernaut Corporation will not be liable for alteration or
loss of software programs, operating systems or data stored on equipment
brought in for repair or upgrade. Before returning the product, it is purchaser’s/
owner’s responsibility to keep a separate backup copy of the system software,
application software and data, and disable any security passwords. Purchaser/
Owner will be responsible for reinstalling all such software, data and passwords.
This Limited Warranty does not cover labor performed for configuring software
and virus detection and removal and performance of such services will be subject
to non-Warranty diagnostic and repair fees.

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Xybernaut Corporation liability under this Limited Warranty shall be limited solely
to repair or replacement as provided for above and Xybernaut Corporation
assumes no risk of, and shall not in any case be liable for any other damages,
including, without limitation, any special, incidental consequential or punitive
damages arising from breach of warranty or contract, negligence or any other
legal theory, including, without limitation, loss of goodwill, profits or revenue,
loss of use of the Product or any associated equipment, cost of capital, cost of
any substitute equipment, facilities or service, downtime costs, or claims of any
party dealing with the Purchaser for such damages. The employees and agents of
Xybernaut Corporation are not authorized to make modifications to warranties,
or additional warranties binding on Xybernaut Corporation; accordingly,
additional statements, whether oral or written, do not constitute warranties and
should not be relied upon by the Purchaser.
The warranties set forth in the warranty statement allocate the risk of Product
failure between seller and buyer as authorized by the Uniform Commercial Code
and other applicable law.
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES, OTHER THAN WARRANTY OF TITLE, WHETHER ORAL OR
WRITTEN, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED THE WARRANTIES OR MECHANTABILITY
AND OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
Some states do not allow limitation on the duration of implied warranties. Some
states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages in which case, any such limitation set forth herein, or other such
exclusion may not apply to purchasers residing within those states.
This warranty grants the purchaser specific legal rights. The purchaser also may
have other rights, which may vary from state to state.
Xybernaut Corporation reserves the right to change its warranty policy at any
time. Such new warranty shall immediately take effect and apply to products sold
and distributed after the date of such change in warranty.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Mobile Assistant, MA IV™, XyberView, XyberPanel, XyberPort, XyberKey,
XyberCam, and linkAssist are trademarks of Xybernaut Corporation. MS-DOS
Windows, Windows 95, Windows 98 and Windows NT are registered
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. IBM and ViaVoice are registered
trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. Pentium, Intel, and
MMX are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. All other trademarks and
registered trademarks are property of their respective corporation.

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HEALTH AND SAFETY–HEAD MOUNTED DISPLAY (HMD)
Please review the following material carefully. Failure to follow the instructions, or
failure to heed the warnings contained herein could lead to serious injury and/ or
damage to your vision.
Some people may experience eye fatigue or discomfort after using the HMD for
an extended period of time. If you experience eye fatigue, nausea, dizziness,
light-headedness, disorientation, or any other symptom that could be attributed
to the HMD, stop using it immediately for a short period of time. If the symptoms
persist after normal use is resumed, stop immediately and consult a physician
before continuing.
Never use the HMD when operating a motor vehicle or any other device or
machinery that requires the use of both eyes. If you need to move or walk while
wearing the HMD, always turn the HMD display unit away from the eye so that
you have an unobstructed view of your surroundings prior to moving or walking.
Remember that the HMD is tethered via a power cable to the CPU. Do not use
the HMD in environments where any part of the HMD might get entangled with
other objects, moving equipment or machinery. Do not use the HMD in situations
where any obstruction to your view might cause harm or damage to yourself or
others.
Epilepsy and seizures are experienced by a very small portion of the population.
These affected individuals have a condition which may cause them to experience
epileptic seizures or have momentary loss of consciousness when viewing certain
kinds of flashing lights or patterns that are commonly present in our daily
environment. Individuals that have not had any previous seizures may
nevertheless have an undetected epileptic condition.
Discontinue the use of the HMD immediately and consult your physician if you
experience any of the following symptoms while wearing the HMD: eye or
muscle twitching, involuntary body movements, disorientation, loss of awareness
of your surroundings, mental confusion, dizziness, sickness, and/ or convulsions.
Although the HMD has been designed to minimize the potential for adverse
effects, some users may experience slight headaches or eye strain when first
using the system. If you feel discomfort, discontinue use for a short period of
time. Refer to the instructions in this manual and ensure that the unit is properly
fitted and is properly adjusted. If eye strain or headaches continue, discontinue
use immediately and consult your physician.

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Statement of Intended Use
The HMD should not be subjected to extreme environments and extra care
should be taken in handling, packaging and shipping of the unit.
The HMD must be viewed by the dominant eye. Refer to the “Using the
XyberView™ Head Mounted Display (HMD)” on page 38 for information on
adjusting and using the HMD.
DO NOT use the HMD while operating any vehicle or equipment which requires
full operator attention. DO NOT use the HMD while maintaining or servicing
equipment with moving parts which are exposed and represent a hazard.

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Contents
How to Use This Manual 1
Organization ....................................................................................................................... 1
Related Documentation....................................................................................................... 1
Conventions........................................................................................................................ 2
1. Introducing the Xybernaut MA IV™ 3
The Computer Evolution...................................................................................................... 3
The Computer Revolution.................................................................................................... 3
The MA IV in Action ............................................................................................................ 5
Using the MA IV in Inspection ................................................................................ 6
Using the MA IV in Maintenance ........................................................................... 6
A Closer Look at the MA IV ................................................................................................. 7
The Central Processing Unit (CPU) ......................................................................... 7
The XyberPanel™ Flat Panel Display (FPD) .............................................................. 8
The XyberView™ Head Mounted Display (HMD) .................................................... 9
The Power System ............................................................................................... 10
2. Preparing the Xybernaut MA IV 11
Preparing the MA IV.......................................................................................................... 11
Unpacking the MA IV ........................................................................................................ 12
Charging the Battery ......................................................................................................... 13
Preparing the Battery Pack .................................................................................. 16
Managing Battery Power ..................................................................................... 16
Lithium-Ion Battery Safety and Specifications ....................................................... 17
Setting Up the MA IV Components ................................................................................... 18
Setting up the Components for Mobile Use ......................................................... 18
Setting up the Components for Desktop Use ....................................................... 21

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Powering Up the MA IV..................................................................................................... 23
Powering Up the CPU .......................................................................................... 23
Powering Down the CPU ..................................................................................... 23
Enabling Advanced Power Management (APM) ................................................... 24
Placing the MA IV in Standby Mode (Windows 95 and 98) .................................. 26
Placing the MA IV in Standby Mode
(Windows NT) ...................................................................................................... 27
Setting Up Communications.............................................................................................. 28
Installing and Configuring Communications Cards ............................................... 29
Removing a Communications PCMCIA Card ....................................................... 30
Setting Up Software on the MA IV .................................................................................... 31
Setting up the Speech Software ........................................................................... 31
Installing Additional Software .............................................................................. 32
3. Using the Xybernaut MA IV 33
Using the Mouse Pointing Device ...................................................................................... 33
Accessing the Mouse Settings .............................................................................. 33
Setting the Button Configuration and Speed ....................................................... 34
Setting the Pointer Speed .................................................................................... 34
Hot Swapping the Power Source ....................................................................................... 35
Hot Swapping Power Sources .............................................................................. 35
Using the Port Replicators ................................................................................................. 37
Connecting the Port Replicator to the CPU .......................................................... 37
Using the XyberView™ Head Mounted Display (HMD)....................................................... 38
Adjusting the Display Unit Position for Viewing .................................................... 38
Moving the Display Unit to the Other Side of the Headset ................................... 39
Adjusting the Display Unit Brightness ................................................................... 40
Using the MA IV XyberCam™ Camera .............................................................................. 41
Assembling the Camera Unit ............................................................................... 41
Installing the Camera on the Headset .................................................................. 42

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Using the XyberPanel™ Flat Panel Digitizing Display .......................................................... 43
Pre-programmed Function Keys ........................................................................... 43
Connecting the FPD ............................................................................................. 45
Entering the FPD Set Up Mode ............................................................................ 45
Using the XyberKey™ Wrist-Worn Keyboard ..................................................................... 46
4. Troubleshooting the MA IV 47
Caring for the Xybernaut MA IV ........................................................................................ 47
Cleaning .............................................................................................................. 47
Operating Temperatures and Environments ......................................................... 48
Troubleshooting Common Problems.................................................................................. 48
Computer will not power up ............................................................................... 48
No video is displayed on an external VGA monitor ............................................... 48
Obtaining Customer Support............................................................................................. 49
The Xybernaut Web Page .................................................................................... 49
Return Authorizations .......................................................................................... 49
Setting the MA IV BIOS for Hot Swap ................................................................................ 50
Xybernaut MA IV Specifications......................................................................................... 51
Glossary 53
Index 57

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How to Use This Manual
ORGANIZATION
This User’s Guide is organized in the following manner:
Chapter 1, Introducing the Xybernaut MA IV™ —
presents an overview of the uses for and the components
of the MA IV.
Chapter 2, Preparing the Xybernaut MA IV —
describes the steps to follow to take the MA IV from the
box and put it to use making you more productive.
Chapter 3, Using the Xybernaut MA IV — describes
how to use the various components and peripherals that
make up the MA IV.
Chapter 4, Troubleshooting the MA IV — describes
how to care for, clean, and troubleshoot the MA IV.
RELATED DOCUMENTATION
This User’s Guide is one of several documents that will help you
make the most of your Xybernaut MA IV. Other related
documentation includes:
•MA IV Quick Start Foldout. This foldout presents the steps
for getting the MA IV up and running and the procedures
for setting up the MA IV components for mobile use.
•Introducing Microsoft Windows 95/98/NT. This manual
introduces you to the Windows Operating System, shows
you how to perform common tasks, and provides you with
tips.

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How to Use This Manual
CONVENTIONS
This User’s Guide uses the following conventions:
This icon indicates an additional note relating to the
MA IV.
This icon indicates a tip that can help you to use the
MA IV more effectively.
This icon indicates a warning of which you should be
aware as you are using the MA IV.
This icon indicates a reference to another document
or to another section of this User’s Guide.

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Introducing the Xybernaut MA IV™
THE COMPUTER EVOLUTION
Computers have always held the information you need but just
out of reach.
The first computers were big and powerful enough to hold a
lot of information. And as soon as they appeared, the quest
began to make them smaller and more mobile so the
information needed to be truly productive could always be
within reach.
With the introduction of desktop personal computers,
computers became smaller and more powerful. But as the
name implies, they were still stationary, tied to a desktop.
When laptops arrived on the scene, computers became smaller,
but their mobility was still limited. You could move from desk
to desk, and from place to place, but to use the laptop in an
efficient manner, you had to become stationary again.
In many cases, the distance between your work and your
information was just far enough away to reduce efficiency and
slow productivity.
THE COMPUTER REVOLUTION
The Xybernaut Mobile Assistant (MA IV) wearable computer
is a revolution in information mobility — the next logical
extension of computing power from mainframe to desktop to
laptop… to body-worn. With the MA IV, you have
information within reach — and your hands free to use it to
always do your job.

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Introducing the Xybernaut MA IV™
The MA IV is a fully functional PC computer but with several
advantages over other types of computers.
Feature Benefit
Mobile ergonomic design The MA IV and the indispensable information it can access goes
wherever the work is. Productivity increases.
Rugged durability and
performance
The MA IV is designed for industrial work environments. The specially
designed magnesium alloy case is 10 to 20 times stronger than most
ABS plastic lap-top computer cases. The removable hard drive is
mounted in shock-absorbing gel.
The MA IV’s durability keeps the system up and running. Productivity
increases.
Voice activation You can interact with the MA IV without using your hands. It’s faster
than typing and doesn’t take your hands or your attention away from
your primary focus. Productivity increases.
Video capture Even people that aren’t wearing the MA IV benefit from its mobility.
With the optional video camera, the MA IV can transmit video
through the network to an off-site expert. Productivity increases.
Universal Serial Bus (USB)
connector
The MA IV is designed with a USB connector on the CPU. USB ported
devices are rapidly becoming the standard for connecting peripherals
in the most efficient manner. USB connections offer advantages in
speed over other connections such as serial or infrared. Productivity
increases.
Multiple communication
configurations
The MA IV maintains its true mobility while remaining connected to
the network via standard communications CardBus PCMCIA cards.
Mobile network connections can be made to numerous wireless local
area network (LAN) communications devices, many operating at data
rates ranging from 1 million to 10 million bits per second (Mbps).
Connections can also be made to wireless wide area networks (WAN)
such as nationwide cellular systems and packet data networks.
The MA IV allows you to be mobile but maintain access to all the
information on your enterprise network. Productivity increases.

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THE MA IV IN ACTION
Let’s take a look at the MA IV in action, because it is in action
where the MA IV distinguishes itself above other computers.
Access to the enterprise network resources needed to do your
job effectively are always within reach of the MA IV. Whether
working within a single building or thousands of miles from the
office, true computing mobility is enabled through a remote
network connection. For shorter distances such as within a
cluster of buildings, RF wireless LAN technology enables you to
maintain a high bandwidth connection to the network. For
longer distances, you connect to the network via a simple
cellular, dial-up connection.
RF wireless LAN connection
communication
tower

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Introducing the Xybernaut MA IV™
Using the MA IV in Inspection
Because of its mobility, the power of the MA IV goes with you
wherever you go. Speech input permits inspection of anything
— vehicles, machinery, complex electronic systems, factory
facilities, utilities, detailed assemblies, remote sites, even
patients in medical applications — while inputting data,
checking guidelines and data, transferring information,
making on-the-spot decisions, and simultaneously
accumulating an accurate audit trail.
Using the MA IV in Maintenance
The maintenance of high-tech machines and systems has
presented a troublesome problem. The machines are so
complex that detailed technical manuals are necessary;
however, consulting these voluminous manuals slows
productivity and interrupts efficiency.
The MA IV’s speech recognition software puts technical
manuals, support data, and technical databases at your
fingertips — without the fingers! Hands-free operation
eliminates cumbersome or missing manuals, torn or missing
pages, and loss of eye contact with parts and assemblies.
Speech-controlled operation keeps the hands and mind free
for all of the business chores of a job — accurate parts
identification, ordering, accounting, downloading and
uploading maintenance and inventory history, integration of
past inspection details from a central log, and identifying
trends. Operators can concentrate their full expertise and
attention on the task at hand.

A Closer Look at the MA IV
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A CLOSER LOOK AT THE MA IV
The following illustrations give you an overview of the MA IV
and its components.
Some components of the MA IV described in this
User’s Guide must be purchased separately.
The Central Processing Unit (CPU)
Much like a laptop or desktop computer, the MA IV is a fully
functioning WINTEL PC, including an Intel processor, Microsoft
Windows Operating System, hard drive, and RAM.
The CPU is the brains behind the MA IV. It contains ports into
which you connect peripheral and power cables, and PCMCIA
cards to communicate with a network.
Power button
PCMCIA door
release
PCMCIA door
PCMCIA slots
XyberView™ Head Mounted Display (HMD)
Universal Serial
Power port
XyberPanel™ Flat Panel Display (FPD) port
Bus (USB) port
XyberPort™ I/O port

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Introducing the Xybernaut MA IV™
The XyberPanel™ Flat Panel Display (FPD)
The FPD is both an input and output device. It acts as a monitor
to display information and uses a touch screen interface to
allow you to input information to the CPU.
The Head Mounted Display and Flat Panel Display
are sold separately in bundled configurations.
Integrated speaker
Integrated microphone
Power LED
Stylus
Function keys
Function keys