Point 510 Pen Tablet User’s Guide
Fujitsu Personal Systems, Inc. has made every effort to ensure the accuracy and completeness of this document; however, because ongoing development efforts are continually improving the capabilities of our products, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the contents of this document. We disclaim liability for errors, omissions, or future changes herein. Point 510 is a trademark of Fujitsu Personal Systems, Inc. IBM, IBM PC AT, and IBM PS/2 are registered trademarks of IBM Corporation.
Agency Compliance UL Notice Caution For continued protection against the risk of fire, replace only with the same type and rating of fuse. Caution The battery pack and batteries inside the Pen Computer are not user replaceable. Please contact Fujitsu Personal Systems, Inc. Service Center for replacement of all batteries. Caution Danger of explosion if CMOS battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
FCC Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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Table of Contents Chapter 1 Getting Started .................................................................................. 1-1 System Features and Controls................................................................... Status Lights ................................................................................................ Point 510 Accessories...................................................................... Accessories Included with the Point 510 Pen Tablet .................
Suspended Pen Tablet Will Not Resume..................................... Display Screen Is Blank or Difficult to Read............................... Infrared Data Transfer is Not Working ....................................... Wireless LAN Signal is Interrupted ............................................. Cursor Is Not Tracking Pen........................................................... Audio Volume Too Low ................................................................
Chapter 1 Getting Started The Point 510TM pen tablet is an easy to use, high-performance personal computer that you can run by touching the screen with a supplied “pen,” sometimes called a “stylus.” The Point 510 pen tablet runs the popular Windows for Workgroups or Windows 95 software. This chapter gives an overview of the Point 510 pen tablet’s features and explains basic use.
Antenna (Optional) Pen Tether Attachment Point Pen Tether Attachment Point External Stereo Headphone Jack External Mono Microphone Jack Serial Communications Port DC Power Port Keyboard Port System Interface Connector Door IrDA Port High-Usage Contacts Hand Strap Mounting Points Battery Pack Point 510 Pen Tablet Features – Back System Features and Controls 1 Before you use the Point 510 pen tablet, familiarize yourself with its basic operation.
• PC Card Door Shuttered door that allows you to gain access to the PC Card, if one is installed in the PC Card slot. • Antenna (Optional) If installed, an antenna that helps you send and receive data on a wireless local area network (LAN). • Pen The main input device that you use to enter data and run programs. The pen has a hole for attaching the pen tether. • Pen Holder A slot built into the corner of the pen tablet for storing the Point 510 pen.
• External Mono Microphone Jack Jack for an external mono microphone. • Serial Communications Port Port that allows you to connect a serial device, such as a modem. • DC Power Port Port for attaching external DC power to the Point 510 pen tablet. • Keyboard Port Port for attaching a keyboard to the Point 510 pen tablet. • System Interface Connector Door Protective cover for the Point 510 System Interface connector, which lets you use your Point 510 pen tablet with other equipment, such as a printer.
Status Lights 1 The status lights are LEDs that give you information about system power, hard disk drive use, and battery charge. The following figure shows the status lights on the front of the Point 510 pen tablet. MIC Built-in Microphone Power HDD Access Charge Status Low Battery Status Lights on the Point 510 Pen Tablet These status lights are described in the table that follows.
The following table shows the name and symbol for each status light, and what the lights mean when they are on, off, or flashing. Power Indicates power usage. Light on continuously: Pen tablet is Fully On (running). Suspend mode (flashes every 4 seconds). Light flashing: Light off: Pen tablet is Fully Off (not running). HDD Access Indicates when the pen tablet is reading or writing on the internal hard disk drive (HDD). Charge Status Green LED that indicates power source and charge status.
Point 510 Accessories 1 Several accessories can be used with the Point 510 pen tablet. Refer to the instructions provided with these accessories for details on their use.
1-8 Getting Started
Chapter 2 Using the Point 510 Pen Tablet This chapter covers the fundamental operations that you need to be familiar with to use the Point 510 pen tablet: • • • • • Starting the pen tablet Using the pen Charging the battery pack Connecting to other equipment Shutting down the pen tablet Power 2 Before you start using the Point 510 pen tablet, familiarize yourself with the various ways your pen tablet can use and conserve power.
Power States 2 The Point 510 pen tablet behaves differently depending on its power state. The pen tablet can be Fully On, partially on (Idle, Standby, Suspended), or Fully Off. The pen tablet’s behavior for each power state is as follows: • Fully On The pen tablet is running and the display screen is on. The pen tablet responds to the pen and other input. Power usage is at the normal rate. • Idle and Standby A low-power state. Some functions are off or regulated to conserve power.
Using the Power Button as an On/Off Button 2 If the Point 510 pen tablet has the Power button set up for power on/off operation, when you press the Power button the pen tablet switches between the Fully On and Fully Off power states. If you want to suspend operation on a pen tablet set up for On/Off, use the power management software installed on your pen tablet. When you have suspended pen tablet operation, press the Power button once to resume operation; the pen tablet returns to the fully on state.
• To move something on the screen, place the pen tip directly over the object, then as you press and hold the pen tip against the display screen, move the pen. The pen can be attached to the tablet with an optional pen tether. The pen tablet has attachment points on the right and left sides to accommodate left-handed and right-handed users.
Using Hotpads 2 The hotpads are controls along the edge of the Point 510 screen that let you use functions and make adjustments on the Point 510 pen tablet. You do this by tapping the hotpads with the Point 510 pen. Display-Select Speaker Volume Contrast Down Contrast Up Right Mouse Button Brightness The table below shows each hotpad icon and how to use it. Speaker Volume This hotpad controls the speaker volume. Tap the hotpad to cycle through the low, medium, high, and off settings.
Suspending and Resuming Operation 2 The Point 510 pen tablet allows you to suspend and resume system operation without exiting the programs you are using. Suspend mode conserves battery power while saving your recent work. A fully charged battery pack will maintain the pen tablet in suspend mode for approximately ten (10) days. The Power button on the Point 510 pen tablet can be set up as a Suspend/Resume Power button or as an On/Off Power button.
Any programs you are running are stopped, data is preserved, and the system enters a low-power state, called Suspend mode. For more information, see “Power States” on page 2-2. 2. Observe the Power light. When the light is blinking once every 4 seconds, the Point 510 pen tablet is in suspend mode. You can press the Power button once to resume the Fully On state.
Other Suspend/Resume Issues 2 Other issues you should consider when suspending or resuming pen tablet operation are as follows: • When the Point 510 pen tablet is in suspend mode, data stops going to and from the pen tablet. Some programs might temporarily keep the Point 510 pen tablet in the Fully On state to prevent interrupting processes like data transfer until the data is completely transferred. This preserves the quality and completeness of the data.
The following table shows how battery lights show battery status: The green Charge Status light indicates the power source and charge status. On continuously: Fast charge (0 to 89% of capacity) Flashing: Slow charge (90-99% of capacity). Flashes faster at 90%, slower at 99%. One second on: External power is attached.* When external power is attached and the battery is 100% charged, the light comes on for a few seconds, then turns off. Off: Battery is not being charged.
Removing and Installing the Battery Pack 2 The battery pack can be removed from the Point 510 pen tablet and replaced with a charged battery pack. You can then charge the removed battery pack in the optional external battery charger. You can remove or install the battery pack while the system is Fully Off or in Suspend mode. To remove and install a battery pack on the Point 510 pen tablet: 1. Save any important files and information in programs that you are using. 2.
6. Press the Power button to power on or resume operation. When the pen tablet returns to the Fully On state, you can continue using it. Conserving Battery Power 2 A fully charged battery pack can run the Point 510 pen tablet continuously for up to five (5) hours. Your results may vary depending on how the pen tablet is set up. You can extend the life of your battery pack by conserving battery power.
The connectors and interfaces on the Point 510 pen tablet are located along three sides of the pen tablet, as shown: PC Card Slot Eject Button Antenna (Optional) Reset Button Power Button PC Card Door Point 510 Pen Tablet Connectors - Top Keyboard Port DC Power 9 Pin Serial Communications Port External Microphone Port External Stereo Headphone Port Point 510 Pen Tablet Connectors- Right High-Usage Contacts IrDA Port System Interface Connector Point 510 Pen Tablet Connectors - Bottom 2-12 U
Here is a description of each connector on the Point 510 pen tablet: PC Card slot Allows you to use a PC Card with the Point 510 pen tablet. To remove a PC Card, press the eject button inside the PC Card door. Keyboard port Allows you to connect a Fujitsu low-power 3.3-volt keyboard, and most other PS/2-style 5-volt keyboards. 9-pin serial port This is a fully functional RS232-C serial port. Allows you to connect a modem, or any other external device with a serial interface.
The RF LAN transceiver allows you to transmit and receive data using your Point 510 pen tablet in your facility. Access points can be stationed throughout your facility to carry the signals between your Point 510 pen tablet and the wired LAN and help maintain a reliable connection. Consult the computer professional at your site who maintains the Point 510 pen tablets for details on the wireless LAN and the use of the RF LAN transceiver.
Chapter 3 Care and Maintenance This chapter gives you pointers on how to take care of and maintain your Point 510 pen tablet. Protecting the Display Screen 3 To protect the display screen, use the screen protector provided with the Point 510 pen tablet.
Protecting the Point 510 Pen Tablet in Harsh Environments 3 The Point 510 pen tablet is designed for use in protected environments where there is no direct exposure to rain, mists, or sprays. Avoid exposing the pen tablet to these conditions. Cleaning the Display Screen 3 To clean the Point 510 display screen, wipe the screen surface gently using a soft cotton cloth dampened with water or a mild solution of water and liquid detergent. Caution The Point 510 pen tablet is not waterproof.
Calibrating the Point 510 Display Screen 3 Each time you tap the Point 510 screen, the Point 510 pen tablet determines where you tapped it in order to perform the function you requested. Calibration helps the Point 510 pen tablet accurately determine what you are tapping. Determining When to Perform Pen Calibration 3 The Point 510 pen tablet comes from the factory already calibrated so that it interprets the pen location correctly.
3. Perform the calibration steps according to the instructions on the screen. The calibration utility displays cross-hairs in each corner of the screen, one at a time. Tap the center of each cross-hair as it appears, holding the pen the same way you would hold it while using the pen tablet. 4. After you have tapped all of the cross-hairs, a box appears with three buttons. Tap one of these buttons to accept, cancel, or retry your calibration settings.
Display Screen Is Blank or Difficult to Read 3 The display screen can be adjusted using the hotpads. For details on using these controls, see “Using Hotpads” on page 2-5. If the display screen on your Point 510 pen tablet is blank, confirm that the pen tablet is running (the Power light is on continuously) and check the following: • The display contrast setting may be set to extreme high or low levels, causing the screen to appear blank. Try adjusting the contrast using the hotpads.
Wireless LAN Signal is Interrupted 3 The Point 510 pen tablet RF transceiver is designed to send and receive a reliable signal under most conditions. Occasionally, the signal is interrupted. This could happen when the Point 510 pen tablet is too far from an access point, or the signal is physically obstructed by factors such as the material in the structure of the building.
Index A D accuracy, pen See calibration amber light, see also Low Battery light, 1-6, 2-9 antenna description, 1-3 location, 2-12 wireless RF LAN transceiver, 2-13 audio, adjusting See hotpads data transfer IrDA problems, 3-5 wireless LAN problems, 3-6 DC power charging the battery using, 2-8 port, 1-4, 2-12 display, choosing See hotpads double-click with pen, 2-3 B E battery pack charging, 2-8 conserving power, 2-11 description, 1-3 installing, removing, 2-10 recharging, 2-8 replacing, 2-10 beep volu
I idle power state, 2-2 IrDA port about, 2-13 description, 1-4 location, 2-12 problems with, 3-5 J jacks, external headphone and microphone, 1-3–1-4 K keyboard port, 1-4, 2-12–2-13 L left-click with pen, 2-3 lights, about, 1-5 Low Battery light, 1-6, 2-9 low battery, recharging, 2-9 M maintaining the pen tablet, 3-1 microphone built-in, 1-3 external jack, 1-4, 2-12–2-13 P PC Card door, 2-12 eject button, 2-12 slot, 2-12–2-13 PC Card door description, 1-3 pen calibrating display screen, 3-3 description,
external headphone jack, 1-3 internal, 1-3 standby power state, 2-2 status lights, 1-3, 1-5 description, ??–1-6 stylus See pen suspend about, 2-6 power button, 1-2 suspend mode, 2-2 using software to, 2-3 system See pen tablet system interface connector, 2-12–2-13 T troubleshooting, 3-4 V video, adjusting See hotpads W wireless LAN interrupted transmission, 3-6 using with pen tablet, 2-13 Index-3
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