NetVista W50 Wireless Internet Appliance (Type 8368) Getting Started W5UG0000
NetVista W50 Wireless Internet Appliance (Type 8368) Getting Started W5UG0000
First Edition (November 2001) © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2001. All rights reserved. US Government Users Restricted Rights – Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp.
Contents Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . v Chapter 1. Welcome . . . . . . 1 Chapter 2. Checklist for unpacking . . . . 3 Chapter 3. Set up . . . . 5 . . . . . . . . . Chapter 4. Tablet features . . . . . . . 7 Front view . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Left view . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Right view . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Back view. . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Chapter 5. Cradle features. . . . . . . 11 Front view . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Rear view . . . . . . . . .
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Important Safety Instructions DANGER Danger Notices To prevent a possible electrical shock during an electrical storm, do not connect or disconnect cables or station protectors for communications lines, display stations, printers or telephones. (RSTFD003) To prevent a possible electrical shock from touching two surfaces with different electrical grounds, use one hand, when possible, to connect or disconnect signal cables.
DANGER To avoid a shock hazard, do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation, maintenance, or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical storm. To avoid a shock hazard: v The power cord must be connected to a properly wired and earthed receptacle. v Any equipment to which this product will be attached must also be connected to properly wired receptacles.
DANGER Reduce the risk of fire and electric shock by always following basic safety precautions, including the following: v Do not use your device in or near water. v During electrical storms: – Do not use your device with the telephone cable connection. – Do not connect the cable to or disconnect it from the telephone outlet on the wall. CAUTION: The flourescent lamp in the liquid crystal display (LCD) contains mercury. Do not put it in trash that is disposed of in landfills.
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Chapter 1. Welcome The IBM NetVista W50 is a wireless and tablet type device that lets you work with freedom and mobility. The tablet has a built-in wireless LAN feature and a bright touchscreen display. You can also dock the tablet to its cradle when you return to your desk. The cradle gives you three additional USB ports. While docked, the cradle charges the battery. © Copyright IBM Corp.
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Chapter 2. Checklist for unpacking 1. Power adapter 2. Tablet 3. 4. 5. 6. Stylus Battery Cradle Power cord © Copyright IBM Corp.
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Chapter 3. Set up 1. Installing the battery. v Align the battery with the tablet and press down; then slide the battery in place. 2. Connecting to power. v Plug the power adapter into the cradle 1 ; then plug the power cord into the power adapter 2 and plug the power cord into an appropriate electrical socket 3 . 1 3 2 3. Docking the tablet with the cradle. © Copyright IBM Corp.
v Slide the tablet into the cradle. 4. Begin use. v To begin using your tablet, press the power button.
Chapter 4. Tablet features Front view 1. Tablet screen 2. Power button 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Power/battery status indication light Wireless LAN status indication light E-mail indication light Browser button E-mail button 8. Settings button 9. Software keyboard button 10. Scroll up button 11. Scroll down button © Copyright IBM Corp.
Left view 1. Security keyhole Note: This keyhole can be used with a keylock such as a Kensington lock. 2.
Right view 1. Security keyhole Note: This keyhole can be used with a keylock such as a Kensington lock. 2. Compact Flash (CF Type II) slot 3. Compact Flash eject button 4. Volume control knob 5. External speaker jack 6. External microphone jack 7. USB port 8. Power adapter jack 9. Stylus slot Chapter 4.
Back view 1. Battery 2. Battery release latch 3. 4. 5. 6.
Chapter 5. Cradle features Front view 1. Docking guides 2. Docking connector (to tablet) Rear view 1. USB port 1 2. USB port 2 3. USB port 3 4. Power adapter jack © Copyright IBM Corp.
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Chapter 6. Operating the tablet Starting the tablet Do as follows: 1. Check the ac power connection of the access point and tablet. Note: The battery in the tablet may not be charged the first time, and you may need to power your tablet using ac power. If the battery in your tablet is charged, you may operate the tablet on battery power. 2. Turn on the tablet. When the self-test is complete, the IBM logo startup window closes. 3. The home screen is shown if your tablet has preinstalled software.
Using the buttons There are five buttons on the tablet that provide easy access to functions. v Power button — turn the tablet on and off.
Chapter 7. Solving problems Troubleshooting The following section helps you solve problems you might encounter while using the tablet. Errors without messages Problem: When I turn on the tablet, nothing appears on the screen and the tablet does not beep while starting up. Note: If you are unsure whether or not you heard any beeps, turn off the tablet; then turn it on again, and listen again. Solution: If a power-on password is set, press any key to display the power-on password prompt.
If this does not solve the problem, check the ″Wireless network″ settings of your tablet system settings screen. The ESSID, Channel, and WEP key must match the settings on the access point. For setting details, see your system administrator. If you do not know or are unable to get the access point settings, you may use the ″Searching access point″ function in the tablet settings utility. For more information, see its online help. Problem: The brower or e-mail utility does not work.
Solution: This is an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT technology. Your tablet’s display contains multiple thin-film transistors (TFTs). A small number of missing, discolored, or bright dots on the screen might exist all the time. Battery problems Problem: The battery cannot be fully charged by the power-off method in the standard charge time for your tablet. Solution: The battery might be over-discharged. Do the following: 1. Turn off the tablet. 2.
v Time Setting: Set the time. v Password Setting: Set a password. v Restart: Restart the system. To 1. 2. 3. 4. start IBM BIOS Setup Utility, do as follows: Turn off the tablet. Press and hold the Browser button; then press the Power button. Release the Browser button after the BIOS Setup Utility menu appears. Using the buttons on the right of the tablet, select menu items and change parameters as desired. 5.
Chapter 8. Getting information, help, and service If you need help, service, technical assistance, or just want more information about IBM products, you will find a wide variety of sources available from IBM to assist you. This section contains information about where to go for additional information about IBM and IBM products, what to do if you experience a problem with your tablet, and whom to call for service should it be necessary.
Getting help and service If you have a problem with your tablet, you will find a wide variety of sources available to help you. Using the documentation and diagnostic programs Many tablet problems can be solved without outside assistance. If you experience a problem with your tablet, the first place to start is the troubleshooting information of your tablet documentation.
– Changes, modifications, or upgrades to device drivers – Installation and maintenance of network operating systems (NOS) – Installation and maintenance of application programs Refer to your IBM hardware warranty for a full explanation of IBM warranty terms. Be sure to retain your proof of purchase to obtain warranty service.
For more information or to register for International Warranty Service: v In the U.S. or Canada, call 1-800-497-7426.
Appendix A. Specifications Features Processor v National Semiconductor Geode® GX1 300 MHz processor with embedded VGA controller Memory v Built-in: Up to 64 MB v Type: PC-133 SO-DIMM Storage device v CompactFlash (Type I or Type II) Display The color display uses TFT and Resistive touch panel technology: v Size: 10.4–inch v Resolution: 800-by-600 External interface v CompactFlash slot (one Type I or Type II) v Headphone jack v Microphone jack v Universal Serial Bus (USB) connectors (two) v 802.
Specifications Specifications Size v Tablet: – Width: 261 mm – Depth: 19.5 mm – Height: 209 mm v Cradle: – Width: 140 mm – Depth: 137 mm – Height: 130 mm Environment v Temperature: – Operating: 5° to 35°C (41° to 95°F) – Not operating: -20° to 60°C (-4° to 140°F) Note: When you charge the battery pack, its temperature must be at least 10°C (50°F). v Relative humidity: – Operating: 10% to 80% – Not operating: 10% to 90% v Vibration: – Operating: 5–18 Hz: 0.38 mm; 18–250 Hz: 0.25 G – Not operating:: 5–27.
Specifications Electrical (ac adapter) v Sin-wave input at 50 to 60 Hz v Input rating of the ac adapter: 100-240 V ac, 50 to 60 Hz Battery v Lithium Ion (3–cell) – Nominal voltage: 10.8 V dc – Capacity: 2.0 AH Appendix A.
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Appendix B. Notices This publication was developed for products and services offered in the U.S.A. IBM may not offer the products, services, or features discussed in this document in other countries. Consult your local IBM representative for information on the products and services currently available in your area. Any reference to an IBM product, program, or service is not intended to state or imply that only that IBM product, program, or service may be used.
References to the Web site addresses Any references in this publication to non-IBM Web sites are provided for convenience only and do not in any manner serve as an endorsement of those Web sites. The materials at those Web sites are not part of the materials for this IBM product, and use of those Web sites is at your own risk.
International Business Machines Corporation New Orchard Road Armonk, NY 10504 Telephone 1-919-543-2193 Industry Canada Class B Emission Compliance Statement This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Avis de conformite a la re glementation d’Industrie Canada Cet appareil numerique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
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