GoBook® Q•100 Help English Français Deutsch GoBook® Q•100 Help Controls Batteries Maintaining Your GoBook Q•100 Using Your GoBook Q•100 Safely CompactFlash Cards Peripherals ActiveSync Troubleshooting Legal Information Controls The GoBook Q•100 is equipped with a numeric keypad, cursor keys and a few special function keys. Other functions are available via the touch-screen.
See Also Stylus Entering Data Resetting Your GoBook Q•100 Using the Stylus The stylus is designed to be light-weight and comfortable to use, as well as being gentle on the touch screen. It is stored in a channel in the back of the terminal. To remove the stylus from the channel, press on its textured part and push it up and out. NOTE It is good practice to return the stylus to the holder when not in use. If you lose the stylus you may use your fingertips instead, but they are not as precise.
mode characters available for that key. FN+Power Key When held for five seconds this performs a Soft Reset. FN+Power Key+Top Center Key When held for five seconds this performs a Hard Reset. CAUTION The Hard Reset is an emergency procedure only. Use the Soft Reset instead if possible. If you Hard Reset, you will lose the settings saved in the Pocket PC operating system as well as all data stored in RAM. You will have to recalibrate your terminal's touch screen and personal data when you restart.
Stylus Entering Data Batteries Battery Information Checking the Batteries Battery Conservation Battery Charging Battery Replacement Battery Storage Battery Information The GoBook Q•100's primary battery is a rechargeable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) pack. DO NOT use other batteries. They may damage your GoBook Q•100. After inserting a new Li-Ion battery pack, charge it to 100% before use. This ensures that the battery pack's power gauge calculations will be correct.
See Also Checking the Batteries Battery Conservation Battery Charging Battery Replacement Battery Storage Checking the Batteries To view battery information tap the Windows icon > Settings > System tab > Power icon. Main Battery Status The Main battery power bar shows its current charge status. High: the battery should not need charging in the next few hours. Low: charge or replace the battery within the next hour. Critical: charge or replace the battery immediately.
See Also Battery Information Checking the Batteries Battery Charging Battery Replacement Battery Storage Battery Charging Use only the AC Adapter or vehicle charger supplied with your GoBook Q•100. Plug the GoBook Q•100 charging adapter connector into the COM1 (left) socket of the GoBook Q•100. Then connect the AC Adapter to a suitable AC mains power supply. The battery pack may take up to three hours to fully recharge.
5. Fit the new battery pack in position and press down firmly. 6. Using a coin or flathead screwdriver, lock the battery retaining screws. 7. Refit the hand strap. CAUTION Only use Itronix Li-Ion battery packs with your GoBook Q•100. Your GoBook Q•100 does not support any other battery chemistry. Use of non-approved batteries may be hazardous and can also damage your GoBook Q•100. Observe the safety instructions printed on the battery. 1. Replace the battery pack only with the approved Itronix part 2.
1. Fully charged packs deteriorate faster than partly discharged ones. For ideal storage, charge the packs to 100% then discharge them to 50% charge before storing. 2. Do not allow stored battery packs to discharge completely, as this may permanently damage them. Follow a regular maintenance charge policy for stored packs. 3. Avoid storing packs at temperatures greater than 30ºC (86ºF) as this speeds selfdischarge and battery ageing. 4.
5. Do not use hard or sharp objects to control the touch screen. 6. Do not apply excessive pressure to the display screen. 7. If you carry your GoBook Q•100 in a briefcase or with other items, make sure the display screen is protected against scratching and other damage. 8. Use only a soft, dry cloth to remove dust and dirt. NEVER use solvents of any kind on the case, keyboard or display screen.
Some people may experience discomfort while using computers. If ignored, this discomfort may sometimes lead to Repetitive Stress Injury (RSI), which is also known as cumulative trauma disorder or repetitive motion injury. You can minimise the risk by following these guidelines: 1. Pay attention to your posture. Keep your fingers and body relaxed whenever possible. 2. Avoid keeping your muscles tense for long periods. Change your tasks often to avoid prolonging muscle strain.
saved from a desktop PC onto a CompactFlash card and then opened directly by an GoBook Q•100, they may not be understood. See Also Using CompactFlash cards Fitting a CompactFlash card Accessing Files on a CompactFlash card Using CompactFlash cards The Itronix GoBook Q•100 can use Type 1 CompactFlash cards for secure data storage. If you store any user-installed application programs and associated data on CompactFlash, it will not be lost after a hard reset.
Using CompactFlash cards Accessing Files on a CompactFlash card Accessing files on a CompactFlash card Tap the Windows icon > Programs > File Explorer > My Device > Compact Flash. The screen displays a list of the files stored on the CompactFlash card. See Also About CompactFlash cards Using CompactFlash cards Fitting a CompactFlash card Peripherals The GoBook Q•100 has two COM ports, a wireless infrared (IR) port and an audio jack and microphone jack.
3. If necessary, switch the peripheral off then on again, to instigate communications. If you have difficulties, try a slightly larger or smaller separation between the GoBook Q•100 and the peripheral and start again. Installing Microsoft ActiveSync ActiveSync is a Microsoft utility program that allows you to share and update information between your GoBook Q•100 and a PC running Microsoft Windows. Once installed, you must connect the GoBook Q•100 to the PC to use the program.
Hint: some document formatting may be lost when converting a file from Office to Pocket Office, so it is better to use simple document formats. See Also Connect to a PC via a Cable or Cradle Troubleshooting If you have any problems with your GoBook Q•100, you should contact your system provider. Before you do so however, check the following: 1. If your GoBook Q•100 will not switch on, check the battery pack and try a different pack or try operating from the AC Adapter. 2.
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method of connection. The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations. Repairs to certified equipment should be made by a representative designated by the supplier. Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment.
Safety Information The following safety symbols are used in this manual to indicate potentially dangerous situations. Do not proceed beyond a WARNING or CAUTION until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met.
