331734-001.book Page i Monday, July 14, 2003 3:47 PM Hardware Guide HP Tablet PC Series Document Part Number: 331734-001 October 2003 This guide explains how to identify, use, modify, and maintain the hardware features on the tablet PC and keyboard. It also includes power, networking, and environmental specifications, which may be helpful when traveling with the tablet PC.
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31734-001.book Page iii Monday, July 14, 2003 3:47 PM Contents 1 External Components Pen Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1 Tablet PC Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2 Front: Lights and Bluetooth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2 Front: Pen-Activated Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–3 Right Side: Power Switch and Power/Standby Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
331734-001.book Page iv Monday, July 14, 2003 3:47 PM Contents Additional Tablet PC Standard Components . . . . . . . . . Documentation CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cords and Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adapters and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tablet PC Keyboard Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Front: Lights and Pointing Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Front: Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
331734-001.book Page v Monday, July 14, 2003 3:47 PM Contents 3 Battery Packs Running the Tablet PC on Battery Power . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–1 Replacing a Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2 Removing a Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2 Inserting a Battery Pack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–4 Securing a Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–6 Accessing the Battery Pack Security Screw . . . . . . .
331734-001.book Page vi Monday, July 14, 2003 3:47 PM Contents 4 Drives Adding a Drive to the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–1 Understanding Drive Terms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–2 Terms for Types of Drives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–2 Terms for Drive Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–2 Caring for Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–3 Inserting or Removing Drive Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
331734-001.book Page vii Monday, July 14, 2003 3:47 PM Contents 6 Internal Modem Connecting the Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Selecting Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting the Modem to an RJ-11 Jack . . . . . . . . . Connecting the Modem with an Adapter. . . . . . . . . . Setting Country Preferences. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Displaying the Current Country Configuration . . . . . Adding a Country Configuration. . . . . . . .
331734-001.book Page viii Monday, July 14, 2003 3:47 PM Contents 9 Additional Hardware Options Obtaining Upgrades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using a PC Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Selecting a PC Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Configuring a PC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inserting a PC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stopping and Removing a PC Card. . . . . . . . .
331734-001.book Page ix Monday, July 14, 2003 3:47 PM Contents 11 Specifications Tablet PC and Tablet PC Keyboard Dimensions. . . . . . Tablet PC Operating Environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tablet PC Rated Input Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Modem Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Finding More Environmental Information. . . . . . . . . . .
331734-001.book Page 1 Monday, July 14, 2003 3:47 PM 1 External Components Pen Components Component Description 1 Pen tip Interacts with the tablet PC whenever the tip is touching the screen or within 1.27 cm (0.5 inch) of the screen. When tapped on or held over a pen-activated button, activates the button. 2 Pen button Functions like the right button on an external mouse. 3 Pen tether eyelet Used with the tether eyelet on the tablet PC, enables you to tether the pen to the tablet PC.
331734-001.book Page 2 Monday, July 14, 2003 3:47 PM External Components Tablet PC Components Front: Lights and Bluetooth Component Description 1 AC adapter light On: AC power is being supplied through the AC adapter. 2 Battery light On: A battery pack is charging. Flashing: A battery pack that is the only available power source has reached a low-battery condition. 3 Bluetooth antenna Sends and receives Bluetooth* Integrated Wireless signals.
331734-001.book Page 3 Monday, July 14, 2003 3:47 PM External Components Front: Pen-Activated Buttons Component Description 1 Tablet PC Input Panel launch button* When Windows is running, opens the Microsoft Tablet PC Input Panel application, which includes a handwriting pad and an on-screen keyboard. 2 Journal launch button* When Windows is running, opens and closes the Microsoft Journal application, which supports handwriting.
331734-001.book Page 4 Monday, July 14, 2003 3:47 PM External Components Right Side: Power Switch and Power/Standby Light Component 1 Power switch* Description When the tablet PC is: ■ ■ ■ Off: Turns on the tablet PC. On: Initiates Standby.* In Standby: Resumes tablet PC from Standby. ■ In Hibernation: Resumes tablet PC from Hibernation.* If the system has stopped responding and Windows shut down procedures cannot be used, slide and hold for 4 seconds to turn off the tablet PC.
331734-001.book Page 5 Monday, July 14, 2003 3:47 PM External Components Right Side: Windows Security and Display Toggle Buttons Component Description 1 When pressed with the pen tip or a small object like the end of a paper clip while: 2 Windows Security button* Display Toggle button ■ Windows is open, enters the ctrl+alt+delete command.† ■ The Setup utility is open, enters the reset command.
331734-001.book Page 6 Monday, July 14, 2003 3:47 PM External Components Right Side: Esc, Tab and Q Menu Buttons Component Description 1 While the tablet PC is: Esc button* ■ Starting up and a flashing pointer is displayed on the screen, opens the Setup utility. ■ In Windows, functions like esc on a standard keyboard. 2 Tab button* When Windows is running, functions like tab on a standard keyboard.† 3 Q menu button* When Windows is running, opens or closes the Q Menu.
331734-001.book Page 7 Monday, July 14, 2003 3:47 PM External Components Right Side: Jog Dial and Antenna Component Description 1 Functions like enter and the up and down arrow keys on a standard keyboard. Jog dial* ■ ■ ■ 2 Antennas, not visible from the outside of the tablet PC Press inward to enter a command. Rotate upward to scroll upward. Rotate downward to scroll downward. Sends and receives internal wireless LAN signals.† *This table describes default settings.
331734-001.book Page 8 Monday, July 14, 2003 3:47 PM External Components Lower Side Component Description 1 Docking alignment slots (2) Secure the tablet PC to an optional Tablet PC Docking Station. 2 Speakers (2) Produce stereo sound. 3 Audio-out jack Connects optional stereo headphones or powered stereo speakers. 4 Headset jack Connects an optional headset, such as a mobile telephone headset with a microphone and a monaural ear piece.
331734-001.book Page 9 Monday, July 14, 2003 3:47 PM External Components Left Side: Attachment Slots and Keyboard Connector Component Description 1 Screen protector slots (2) Secure the screen protector* when it is attached to the tablet PC. 2 Universal attachment slots (2) Secure the portfolio, a screen protector*, or an attachment, such as a tablet PC keyboard, to the tablet PC. 3 Keyboard connector Connects the tablet PC keyboard to the tablet PC.
331734-001.book Page 10 Monday, July 14, 2003 3:47 PM External Components Left Side: Security Cable Slot, Vent and Antenna Component Description 1 IrDA Fast Infrared Port Transmits and receives infrared transmissions between the tablet PC and other infrared devices. 2 Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to the tablet PC. 3 Vent Allows airflow to cool internal components.
331734-001.book Page 11 Monday, July 14, 2003 3:47 PM External Components Top: Connectors and Jacks Component Description 1 USB connector Connects an optional USB 2.0- or 1.1-compliant device.* 2 External MultiBay Connects an optional USB 2.0- or 1.1-compliant device.* connector 3 RJ-11 telephone jack Connects a modem cable. 4 RJ-45 network jack Connects an Ethernet network cable. 5 External monitor Connects an optional VGA external monitor or projector.
331734-001.book Page 12 Monday, July 14, 2003 3:47 PM External Components Top: Pen Holder and LAN Connection Lights Component Description 1 Pen holder (shown with pen 2 inserted) Secures the pen to the tablet PC. 3 LAN connection lights (2) Both lights off: The tablet PC is not connected to a LAN. Both lights on: The tablet PC is connected to a LAN with a 100 Mbps link. Green light on and yellow light off: The tablet PC is connected to a LAN with a 10 Mbps link.
331734-001.book Page 13 Monday, July 14, 2003 3:47 PM External Components Top: Card Slots, Buttons and Tether Eyelet Component Description 1 PC Card slot Supports an optional Type I or Type II 32-bit (CardBus) or 16-bit PC Card. 2 PC Card eject button Ejects an optional PC Card from the PC Card slot. 3 Tablet PC tether eyelet Used with the tether eyelet on the pen, enables you to tether the pen to the tablet PC. 4 SD (Secure Digital) Card slot Supports an optional SD Card.
331734-001.book Page 14 Monday, July 14, 2003 3:47 PM External Components Back: Attachment Features and Hard Drive Bay Component Description 1 Docking connector Connects the tablet PC to an optional Docking Station. 2 Docking restraint latch recess Accepts the docking restraint latch on an optional Docking Station to secure the tablet PC to the Docking Station.
331734-001.book Page 15 Monday, July 14, 2003 3:47 PM External Components Back: Battery Bay Component Description 1 Battery pack release latch Releases the battery pack from the battery bay. 2 Battery quick check button on battery pack* Activates the battery quick check lights (see below) which display how much charge remains in the battery pack. 3 Battery quick check lights (3) on battery pack* On: Each light represents a percent of a full charge.
331734-001.book Page 16 Monday, July 14, 2003 3:47 PM External Components Back: Memory and Mini PCI Compartment Component Description 1 Contains one memory slot for a PC133-compliant memory module. Also, holds an optional mini PCI board such as a wireless board. (A mini PCI board is included with some tablet PC models.
331734-001.book Page 17 Monday, July 14, 2003 3:47 PM External Components Back: Labels Component Description 1 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label (inside the battery bay) Contains the Product Key number. You may need this number to update or troubleshoot the operating system. 2 System label Provides regulatory information about the tablet PC. 3 Product identification label Contains the serial number of the tablet PC and a code describing the original configuration of the tablet PC.
331734-001.book Page 18 Monday, July 14, 2003 3:47 PM External Components Back: Tilt Feet and Pad Feet Component Description 1 Tilt feet (2) While the tablet PC is being used in portrait orientation as a free-standing tablet, can elevate the top of the tablet PC to provide a comfortable writing and viewing angle. 2 Pad feet (2) Stabilize the tablet PC when the tablet PC is placed as a free-standing tablet on a flat surface.
331734-001.book Page 19 Monday, July 14, 2003 3:47 PM External Components Additional Tablet PC Standard Components The components included with the tablet PC vary by geographical region and the tablet PC hardware ordered. The following illustrations and tables identify the standard external components included with most tablet PC models.
331734-001.book Page 20 Monday, July 14, 2003 3:47 PM External Components Documentation CDs Among the CDs included are: ■ Documentation Library CD, which includes product-specific documentation for the tablet PC, along with modem, networking, safety, and regulatory information. For information about using the Documentation Library CD, refer to the printed Startup Guide included with the tablet PC.
331734-001.book Page 21 Monday, July 14, 2003 3:47 PM External Components Cords and Cables Component Description 1 Power cord* Connects the AC adapter to an AC electrical outlet. 2 Modem cable Connects the modem to an RJ-11 telephone jack or to a country-specific modem adapter. ✎ 3 Network cable The modem cable has a 6-pin RJ-11 telephone connector at each end. Connects the tablet PC to an RJ-45 (Ethernet network) jack. (A network cable is included with network models only.
331734-001.book Page 22 Monday, July 14, 2003 3:47 PM External Components Adapters and Accessories Component Description 1 AC adapter* Converts AC power to DC power. 2 Country-specific modem adapter (included by region as required with modem models only) Adapts the modem cable to a non-RJ-11 telephone jack. 3 Japan-specific outlet adapter (Japan only) Connects the AC adapter to a 2-prong electrical outlet.
331734-001.book Page 23 Monday, July 14, 2003 3:47 PM External Components Tablet PC Keyboard Components This section identifies the hardware components of an optional tablet PC keyboard. ■ For information about detaching, attaching, and adjusting the keyboard, see Chapter 8, “External Device Connections.” ■ For information about using the keyboard, see Chapter 2, “Pen, Command Controls and Keyboards.” Front: Lights and Pointing Device Component Description 1 Num lock light On: The keypad is on.
1734-001.book Page 24 Monday, July 14, 2003 3:47 PM External Components Front: Keys Component Description 1 Perform system and application tasks. For example, in Windows and many applications, pressing F1 opens a Help file. Function keys (11) ■ ■ To enter an F11 function, press F11/F12. To enter an F12 function, press Fn+F11/F12. 2 Fn Combines with other keys to perform system tasks. For example, pressing Fn+num lk turns on the keypad.
331734-001.book Page 25 Monday, July 14, 2003 3:47 PM External Components Front: Positioning and Security Features Component Description 1 Rotation disk Rotates the tablet PC while it is attached to the keyboard. 2 Docking alignment notches (4) Help guide the tablet PC and keyboard into an optional Docking Station. 3 Keyboard latch When the tablet PC and keyboard are closed, locks the tablet PC to the keyboard: Hardware Guide ■ Slide to the right to lock the tablet PC to the keyboard.
331734-001.book Page 26 Monday, July 14, 2003 3:47 PM External Components Top Component Description 1 Alignment key Inserts into the alignment key slot on the tablet PC to safeguard attachment procedures. For example, matching the alignment key to the alignment key slot on the tablet PC helps you correctly orient the tablet PC to the keyboard as you attach the tablet PC to the keyboard. 2 Keyboard hooks (2) Secure the tablet PC to the keyboard.
331734-001.book Page 27 Monday, July 14, 2003 3:47 PM External Components Back Component Description 1 Screen protector slots (2) Secure a screen protector* to the keyboard. 2 Attachment release switch Releases attachments, such as the portfolio, a screen protector*, or the tablet PC, from the keyboard. 3 Docking connector pass-through Allows the tablet PC to be connected to an optional Docking Station while the tablet PC is attached to the keyboard.
331734-001.book Page 28 Monday, July 14, 2003 3:47 PM External Components Additional Keyboard Standard Component Component Description Spare pointing stick caps (2) Replace a worn pointing stick cap.
331734-001.book Page 1 Monday, July 14, 2003 3:47 PM 2 Pen, Command Controls and Keyboards You can enter and access information on the tablet PC by voice (supported in English only), pen, command controls, the on-screen keyboard, or the tablet PC keyboard or external USB keyboard. An optional external mouse can be connected to a USB connector on the tablet PC, an optional Docking Station, or some external USB keyboards.
331734-001.book Page 2 Monday, July 14, 2003 3:47 PM Pen, Command Controls and Keyboards Entering Information with the Pen Identifying the Pen Tip and Pen Button The pen interacts with the tablet PC whenever the tip of the pen 1 is within 1.27 cm (0.5 inch) from the screen. The pen button 2 emulates the functions of the right-click button on an external mouse. Identifying the pen tip and pen button Holding the Pen Hold the pen as if you were writing with a standard pen or pencil.
331734-001.book Page 3 Monday, July 14, 2003 3:47 PM Pen, Command Controls and Keyboards Performing Mouse Clicks with the Pen To select an item on the screen as you would with the left button of an external mouse: » Tap the item with the tip of the pen. To double-click an item on the screen as you would with the left button of an external mouse: » Tap the item twice with the tip of the pen.
331734-001.book Page 4 Monday, July 14, 2003 3:47 PM Pen, Command Controls and Keyboards Calibrating the Pen The pen can function at the default calibration or at a calibration set by another user. However, HP highly recommends that you use the pen only while it is calibrated to your personal handwriting and mouse action motions. Calibration optimizes pen performance for all users and particularly for left-handed users. To calibrate the pen: 1.
331734-001.book Page 5 Monday, July 14, 2003 3:47 PM Pen, Command Controls and Keyboards Using the Pen Holder To protect the pen when you are not using it, insert the pen, tip first, into the pen holder on the tablet PC. Inserting the pen into the pen holder Setting Pen Preferences Pen preferences are set in the Tablet and Pen Settings window of the operating system.
331734-001.book Page 6 Monday, July 14, 2003 3:47 PM Pen, Command Controls and Keyboards Command Controls The 9 command controls enable you to enter commands usually entered with keyboard keys while you are using the tablet PC without an external keyboard. The command controls can also be used while you are using the on-screen keyboard or an optional keyboard.
331734-001.book Page 7 Monday, July 14, 2003 3:47 PM Pen, Command Controls and Keyboards Command Controls Quick Reference The following table identifies the default setting and activation procedure for each command control. ■ To activate a pen-activated button, tap the button with the tip of the pen. ■ To activate a manually activated button, press and release the button.
331734-001.book Page 8 Monday, July 14, 2003 3:47 PM Pen, Command Controls and Keyboards Button Default Function Activation Windows Security button* In Windows, functions like the ctrl+alt+delete command on a standard keyboard. In the Setup utility, functions like the reset button on some computers. Manual Esc button* During startup, opens the Setup utility. In Windows, functions like esc on a standard keyboard. Manual Jog dial* Enters commands or scrolls the image upward or downward.
331734-001.book Page 9 Monday, July 14, 2003 3:47 PM Pen, Command Controls and Keyboards For more information about using the Tablet PC Input Panel application, refer to the Help file within the application, the “On-Screen Keyboard” section, later in this chapter, or to an on-screen tutorial. To access the tutorials: 1. Open Windows Explorer. To open Windows Explorer from the Start button, select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Windows Explorer. 2.
331734-001.book Page 10 Monday, July 14, 2003 3:47 PM Pen, Command Controls and Keyboards Display Toggle Button Press the Display Toggle button to adjust the display settings for the tablet PC and the optional external monitor.
331734-001.book Page 11 Monday, July 14, 2003 3:47 PM Pen, Command Controls and Keyboards Tab Button Press the tab button manually to enter the tab command as you would by pressing the tab key on a standard keyboard. The tab button can be used with or without the on-screen keyboard or an optional keyboard. The function of the tab command varies by application. For example, in Microsoft Word the tab command indents and in Microsoft Excel the tab command moves the pointer to an adjoining cell.
331734-001.book Page 12 Monday, July 14, 2003 3:47 PM Pen, Command Controls and Keyboards If the system remains unresponsive after selecting Shut Down in the Windows Security window, slide and hold the power switch for 4 seconds. For additional shut down procedures, refer on this CD to the Software Guide, “Power” chapter. For information about using the ctrl+alt+delete command in non-Windows applications, refer to the application documentation.
331734-001.book Page 13 Monday, July 14, 2003 3:47 PM Pen, Command Controls and Keyboards The function of the esc command varies among applications. Esc is usually used to exit a mode or routine or to cancel a function. The esc button can be combined with keystrokes on the on-screen keyboard or an external keyboard. For example, press the ctrl key on either keyboard, then the esc button, to display the Windows Start menu.
331734-001.book Page 14 Monday, July 14, 2003 3:47 PM Pen, Command Controls and Keyboards Setting Command Control Preferences All command controls except the Display Toggle button and the enter function of the jog dial can be customized to launch applications, simulate key combinations, or perform preset system functions. Each programmable command control can be assigned to 4 settings.
331734-001.book Page 15 Monday, July 14, 2003 3:47 PM Pen, Command Controls and Keyboards In the primary views (Portrait-Primary and Landscape-Primary), the image switches clockwise between vertical and horizontal. In the secondary views (Portrait-Secondary and LandscapeSecondary), the image switches counterclockwise between vertical and horizontal. ■ Left-handed users may find the secondary views more convenient. ■ HP recommends that you not use a secondary view while using the internal wireless.
331734-001.book Page 16 Monday, July 14, 2003 3:47 PM Pen, Command Controls and Keyboards Assigning or Changing a Preference To assign or change the function of a programmable command control: 1. Select Start > Control Panel > Printers and Other Hardware icon > Tablet and Pen Settings window > Tablet Buttons tab. 2. In the Button Settings For field, select the view in which you want to use your preference. (The view is illustrated in the Button Location panel.) 3.
331734-001.book Page 17 Monday, July 14, 2003 3:47 PM Pen, Command Controls and Keyboards On-Screen Keyboard The Tablet PC Input Panel application displays a keyboard on the screen. This on-screen keyboard simulates the functions of an optional keyboard. To open the Tablet PC Input Panel application, tap the Tablet PC Input Panel launch button 1 with the pen. ■ To type, tap a key. ■ To switch the keys displayed in the top row between number keys and function keys, tap Func.
331734-001.book Page 18 Monday, July 14, 2003 3:47 PM Pen, Command Controls and Keyboards Tablet PC Keyboard An optional tablet PC keyboard that is thinner than the tablet PC but the same length and width is available from your HP authorized dealer, reseller, or service provider. When the tablet PC is attached to the keyboard, the tablet PC can be folded down flush with the keyboard for transport or tilted upward and used like a notebook display.
331734-001.book Page 19 Monday, July 14, 2003 3:47 PM Pen, Command Controls and Keyboards Using the Pointing Device Navigating and Selecting To move the pointer, press the pointing stick 1 in the direction you want to move the pointer. To increase or decrease pointer speed, increase or decrease the directional (not downward) pressure on the pointing stick. If the pointer continues to move after you release the pointing stick, wait a few seconds and the pointer will stop moving.
331734-001.book Page 20 Monday, July 14, 2003 3:47 PM Pen, Command Controls and Keyboards Setting Pointing Device Preferences Pointer speed, click speed, mouse trails, and other pointing device preferences can be set in the Mouse Properties window of the operating system. To access Mouse Properties, select Start > Control Panel > Printers and Other Hardware icon > Mouse icon. To learn more about a setting, select the question mark icon in the upper right corner of the window, then select the setting.
331734-001.book Page 21 Monday, July 14, 2003 3:47 PM Pen, Command Controls and Keyboards Turning the Keypad On and Off Press Fn+num lk 1 on the keyboard to turn the keypad on and off. ■ When the keypad is on, press Fn+num lk 1 to turn the keypad off. The num lock light 2 turns off. ■ When the keypad is off, press Fn+num lk 1 to turn the keypad on. The num lock light 2 turns on.
331734-001.book Page 22 Monday, July 14, 2003 3:47 PM Pen, Command Controls and Keyboards Switching Keypad Keys Between Standard and Keypad Functions You can temporarily switch the functions of keypad keys between their standard keyboard functions and their keypad functions by using Fn 1 and shift 2. ■ To use a key on the keypad temporarily as a keypad key while the keypad is off, press and hold Fn as you press the key.
331734-001.book Page 23 Monday, July 14, 2003 3:47 PM Pen, Command Controls and Keyboards Using F11/F12 F11/F12 provides both F11 and F12 functions. ■ To enter an F11 function, press F11/F12 1. ■ To enter an F12 function, press Fn+F11/F12 2.
