Point 510 Pen Tablet User's Guide Fujitsu Personal Systems, Inc. has made every effort to ensure the accuracy and completeness of this document; however, because ongoing development efforts are continually improving the capabilities of our products, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the contents of this document. We disclaim liability for errors, omissions, or future changes herein. Point 510 is a trademark of Fujitsu Personal Systems, Inc. IBM, IBM PC AT, and IBM PS/2 are registered trademarks of IBM Corporation. MS, MS-DOS, and Microsoft are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Windows for Workgroups, Windows 95, and Windows for Pen Computing are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Kensington is a registered trademark of Kensington Microware Limited. PCMCIA is a trademark of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association. All other products are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Copyright 1997 Fujitsu Personal Systems, Inc. No part of this publication may be copied, reproduced, or translated, without the prior written consent of Fujitsu Personal Systems, Inc. No part of this publication may be stored or transmitted in any electronic form without the prior written consent of Fujitsu Personal Systems, Inc. Agency Compliance UL Notice Caution For continued protection against the risk of fire, replace only with the same type and rating of fuse. Caution The battery pack and batteries inside the Pen Computer are not user replaceable. Please contact Fujitsu Personal Systems, Inc. Service Center for replacement of all batteries. Caution Danger of explosion if CMOS battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to manufacturer's instructions. Warning CMOS battery may explode if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire. Caution The battery used inside the battery pack may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not disassemble, heat above 100 degrees C (212 F) or incinerate. The battery used inside the battery pack must be replaced at Fujitsu Personal Systems Inc.'s Service Center only. Dispose of used battery promptly. Keep away from children. If swallowed, contact a physician at once. Caution Overcharging, short circuiting, reverse charging, mutilation or incineration of the cells must be avoided to prevent one or more of the following occurrences: release of toxic materials, release of hydrogen and/or oxygen gas, rise in surface temperature. If a cell has leaked or vented, it should be replaced immediately using protective gloves. If and when necessary, these cells must be replaced with identical new ones from the same manufacturer. If a cell to be replaced is connected with other cells in series, it is recommended that the other cells be replaced with the new ones at the same time. FCC Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications; however, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: · Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. · Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. · Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. · Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Shielded interconnect cables must be employed with this equipment to ensure compliance with the pertinent RF emission limits governing this device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Fujitsu Personal Systems, Inc., could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. FCC Notice for Systems With Built-In Wireless LAN Adapter To comply with the FCC regulations on intentional radiator (47 CFR, 15, Subpart C), do not change or replace the antenna provided with the unit in any way. Any attempt to do so will constitute a violation of the FCC regulations. Caution Do not come into contact with the antenna during operation. iv Canadian DOC Compliance This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. Le présent appareil numérique n'émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de classe B prescrites dans le règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le Ministère des Communications du Canada. v vi Table of Contents Chapter 1 Getting Started .................................................................................. System Features and Controls................................................................... Status Lights ................................................................................................ Point 510 Accessories...................................................................... Accessories Included with the Point 510 Pen Tablet ................. Optional Accessories ...................................................................... 1-1 1-2 1-5 1-7 1-7 1-7 Chapter 2 Using the Point 510 Pen Tablet ...................................................... Power ............................................................................................................ Power States..................................................................................... Starting the Pen Tablet ............................................................................... Using the Power Button as a Suspend/Resume Button ........... Using the Power Button as an On/Off Button ........................... Using the Pen............................................................................................... Ensuring Pen Accuracy .................................................................. Using Hotpads............................................................................................. Suspending and Resuming Operation..................................................... Entering Suspend Mode ­ Suspend/Resume Power Button ... Entering Suspend Mode ­ On/Off Power Button ..................... Resuming Operation ...................................................................... Other Suspend/Resume Issues..................................................... Charging the Battery Pack ......................................................................... Removing and Installing the Battery Pack.............................................. Conserving Battery Power......................................................................... Using Connectors and Peripheral Interfaces .......................................... Optional Wireless RF LAN Transceiver .................................................. Shutting Down the Point 510 Pen Tablet................................................. 2-1 2-1 2-2 2-2 2-2 2-3 2-3 2-4 2-5 2-6 2-6 2-7 2-7 2-8 2-8 2-10 2-11 2-11 2-13 2-14 Chapter 3 Care and Maintenance ..................................................................... Protecting the Display Screen ................................................................... Storing the Point 510 Pen Tablet ............................................................... Protecting the Point 510 Pen Tablet in Harsh Environments ............... Cleaning the Display Screen...................................................................... Taking Care of the Pen ............................................................................... Calibrating the Point 510 Display Screen ................................................ Determining When to Perform Pen Calibration......................... Performing Pen Calibration........................................................... Solving Problems ........................................................................................ 3-1 3-1 3-1 3-2 3-2 3-2 3-3 3-3 3-3 3-4 vii Suspended Pen Tablet Will Not Resume..................................... Display Screen Is Blank or Difficult to Read............................... Infrared Data Transfer is Not Working ....................................... Wireless LAN Signal is Interrupted ............................................. Cursor Is Not Tracking Pen........................................................... Audio Volume Too Low ................................................................ 3-4 3-5 3-5 3-6 3-6 3-6 viii Chapter 1 Getting Started The Point 510TM pen tablet is an easy to use, high-performance personal computer that you can run by touching the screen with a supplied "pen," sometimes called a "stylus." The Point 510 pen tablet runs the popular Windows for Workgroups or Windows 95 software. This chapter gives an overview of the Point 510 pen tablet's features and explains basic use. Antenna (Optional) PC Card Door Power Button Kensington Lock Attachment Point Speaker PO T IN Pen Holder Pen MIC Microphone Status Lights Hotpads Battery Pack Point 510 Pen Tablet Features ­ Front 1-1 Antenna (Optional) Pen Tether Attachment Point External Stereo Headphone Jack External Mono Microphone Jack Serial Communications Port Pen Tether Attachment Point DC Power Port Keyboard Port System Interface Connector Door IrDA Port High-Usage Contacts Hand Strap Mounting Points Battery Pack Point 510 Pen Tablet Features ­ Back System Features and Controls 1 Before you use the Point 510 pen tablet, familiarize yourself with its basic operation. The main features and controls that you use to operate the Point 510 pen tablet are described briefly below. These items are described in detail later in this manual. · Power Button Button that either allows you to turn the Point 510 pen tablet power on and off, or to suspend operation and "save your place" on your pen tablet, depending on how the pen tablet is set up. 1-2 Getting Started · PC Card Door Shuttered door that allows you to gain access to the PC Card, if one is installed in the PC Card slot. · Antenna (Optional) If installed, an antenna that helps you send and receive data on a wireless local area network (LAN). · Pen The main input device that you use to enter data and run programs. The pen has a hole for attaching the pen tether. · Pen Holder A slot built into the corner of the pen tablet for storing the Point 510 pen. · Microphone A built-in microphone that allows you to record audio information with the Point 510 pen tablet. · Status Lights LEDs that indicate power usage, battery charge, and hard disk drive usage. · Hotpads Tappable areas at the edge of the screen that allow you to adjust alarm beep volume, display contrast and brightness, and to right-tap (like right-clicking a mouse). · Battery Pack Rechargeable power source for the Point 510 pen tablet. · Kensington® Lock Attachment point built into the Point 510 pen tablet. This is designed for use with a Kensington security lock that enables you to attach the pen tablet to a stationary object such as a desk. · Speaker Built-in speaker that allows you to listen to audio files on the Point 510 pen tablet. · Pen Tether Attachment Points Bars built into the Point 510 case for attaching the pen tether to the tablet. The other end of the tether fits the corresponding hole in the end of the Point 510 pen. · External Stereo Headphone Jack Jack for external stereo headphones. System Features and Controls 1-3 · External Mono Microphone Jack Jack for an external mono microphone. · Serial Communications Port Port that allows you to connect a serial device, such as a modem. · DC Power Port Port for attaching external DC power to the Point 510 pen tablet. · Keyboard Port Port for attaching a keyboard to the Point 510 pen tablet. · System Interface Connector Door Protective cover for the Point 510 System Interface connector, which lets you use your Point 510 pen tablet with other equipment, such as a printer. · IrDA Port Infrared interface that allows wireless communication with other devices that are equipped with an IrDA port. · High-Usage Contacts Metal contacts that correspond to connectors on a Point 510 cradle, one of several peripheral holder/charger/connector units available for the Point 510 pen tablet. · Hand Strap Mounting Points Four screw fittings that allow you to at ...