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GoBook® Q•100 Help

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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.

Backlight

Stylus

Entering Data

Resetting Your GoBook Q•100

Backlight

Press the FN key along with the left or right arrow keys to adjust the backlight. The backlight has four

levels of brightness. It is on by default and turns off automatically after 3 minutes of inactivity. These

settings may be adjusted in the GoBook Q•100's settings

When the display backlight turns on, the keypad backlight also turns on. It turns off whenever the

display backlight turns off.

Summary of content (13 pages)

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Q•100 Help Page 1 of 14 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.
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Q•100 Help Page 2 of 14 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.
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Q•100 Help Page 3 of 14 Stylus Resetting Your GoBook Q•100 Resetting your GoBook Q•100 If your GoBook Q•100 locks up or fails to operate, you may need to reset it in one of two ways. Soft Reset Hold down both the Power and FN keys for about five seconds. After a few seconds the screen will blank and the GoBook Q•100 will perform a Soft Reset. The Soft Reset does not affect the Pocket PC operating system and no data loss will occur.
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Q•100 Help Page 4 of 14 hot or cold. The internal backup battery retains data up to 48 hours if the main battery pack is fully discharged or removed. Its charge is automatically topped-off whenever the GoBook Q•100 is awake and on external or main battery power. To ensure data integrity, the main battery should always be kept charged and important data should be saved in non-volatile memory, such as on the CompactFlash card.
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Q•100 Help Page 5 of 14 Battery Conservation To conserve power, the GoBook Q•100 automatically switches itself off (suspends) after 3 minutes of inactivity when on battery power. It does not suspend when connected to AC power. 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.
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Q•100 Help Page 6 of 14 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. Dispose of, or recycle used batteries in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations and local customs. 3.
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Q•100 Help Page 7 of 14 2. Charge uninstalled packs every 6 months. When you bring an GoBook Q•100 out of storage, you should charge it for at least 7 hours so that both the main battery pack and the standby battery are fully charged.
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Q•100 Help Page 8 of 14 4. Blow any water out of the connectors then leave the computer to drain and air-dry. Do not expose the unit to temperatures above 60ºC (140ºF). 5. Polish the screen with a dry cloth. CAUTION Do not use organic solvents or harsh detergents, as they may damage the case and screen. See Also Maintaining Your GoBook Q•100 Using your GoBook Q•100 Safely Using Your GoBook Q•100 Safely Your Itronix GoBook Q•100 has been ergonomically designed for comfortable and safe use.
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Q•100 Help Page 9 of 14 manner as files stored in memory. NOTE Microsoft Windows CE for Pocket PC uses the ActiveSync software to convert Microsoft Office documents into the Pocket Office format. If Microsoft Office files are saved from a desktop PC onto a CompactFlash card and then opened directly by an GoBook Q•100, they may not be understood.
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Q•100 Help Page 10 of 14 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. It also has a client only USB connection via the Itronix 26-way to USB cable. CAUTION Connect only approved cables and peripherals to your Itronix GoBook Q•100.
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Q•100 Help Page 11 of 14 When a connection is established, the GoBook Q•100 will chime and the ActiveSync window will appear on the PC. Once ActiveSync is installed on the PC, an icon will appear in the system tray. Whenever the GoBook Q•100 is connected again, ActiveSync will automatically launch and synchronize data. NOTE Wait for the synchronization process to complete before disconnecting the GoBook Q•100. When disconnected, the GoBook Q•100 will sound a disconnect chime.
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Q•100 Help Legal NOTICE The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective, operational and safety requirements as prescribed in the appropriate Terminal Equipment Technical Requirements document(s). The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user's satisfaction.