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.
31734-001.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.
331734-001.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.
