FCC ID: NSBI1000-PII Personal Computing Tablet

Introduction Congratulations. You are the proud new owner of one of the most advanced computing devices on the market today. Getting to know it thoroughly and using it correctly will give you years of reliable, trouble free service. Combining all the speed and functionality of a desktop computer with the mobility of a hand-held device, the Qbe Personal Computing Tablet in an all in one format integrates top of the line microprocessors, high capacity storage ( a hard disc that begins at 6 GB) memory from 64 to 512 MB, handwriting and speech recognition software and CCD camera. As such it is essential tool for users across a wide professional platform

- from the retail business, barcode scanning and inventory keeping to dictation, architecture, graphics design and distance learning. The docking station features a cold-swappable device bay, additional I/0 ports the full-size keyboard and mouse, high fidelity stereo speakers and a battery recharger. With top and bottom cast in Magnesium it is a hardy piece of equipment that will give you years of lasting service provided simple precautions and care is taken with setting up, maintenance and on road usage. We strongly recommend, unless you have had previous experience of using notebook computers, that before turning on the Qbe you first read attentively these installation, set up and maintenance notes. This will help you avoid unnecessary inconvenience and delays when you sit down to tackle your first Qbe assignment 1 Getting Started T his chapter briefly introduces the features and components of the Qbe. It then tells you step-by-step how to get it up and running, and finally gives tips for taking care of the Qbe. Unpacking the Qbe You should find these standard items after unpacking the shipping carton:

Qbe Personal Computer Tablet Carrying bag Accessories:

AC adapter AC power cord Battery pack Driver CD Porticle Keyboard Mouse CCD Camera 1-2 Getting Started This User Guide Inspect all the items to see if anything is damaged or missing. If so, notify your dealer immediately. Keep the shipping carton and all packing materials in case you need to ship or store the computer in the future. 1 Getting Started 1-3 Features 1 This Personal Computer Tablet has been designed with the most advanced mobile computer technologies to satisfy professional users needs. The Qbe features:

C P U Intel Dixon Pentium-II series microprocessors (366/400) IntelCeleron/Pentium II 400/433/466 mhz Pentium III (Coppermine) 450-700MHz with Geyserville from 550MHz Package UPGA2 (Pentium-III series) UPGA1 (Pentium-II series) System C hipset North Bridge Intel 440BX South Bridge Intel PIIX4 System Memory Sockets 2x144 pins SODIMM socket, supports SDRM Size: Up to 2x256 = 512MB BIO S Source Code: System Soft ROM size: 256K Power Management: Supports power on suspend, suspend to RAM and suspend to disk feature. On-Now: Supports On-Now (instant on) feature by power button. HPM: Supports HPM features of Battlife technology Icon: Click to go to suspend to disk mode and change battery (add on 07/14/99) Display LCD: Supports both 13.3-inch TFT XGA and 12.1 TFT SVGA Resolution: Supports 102x768 on 13.3 and 800x600 12.1 1-4 Getting Started 1 Display Mode: To support both landscape and portrait mode VGA chip: SMI 721 Video Memory: 8MB embedded I VGA chip Graphic Bus: AGP Audio Chipsets ESS Maestro 1980 M3 audio-accelerator and ESS 1921 AC97 CODEC and NS LM4863 power amplifier P CM CIA Controller: TI PCII250A cardbus controller, PCMCIA 2.1/3.0 compliant and supports R2 cardbus and ZV port Slot: supports two type II or one type III slot Storage CD ROM Bay: 24xCD ROM, exchangeable with CD RW, DVD and LS 120 HDD: Supports 2.5 drive at 12.7mm height Pointing D e vice Keyboard: No internal keybord Touch Screen: Supports both Finger touch input or Pen input with Microtouch solution Connector: One audio jack to support the Pen connection. Battery Smart Battery Cells in a pack: 12 cells in each pack (2.5 to 4 hours autonomy) Considering 6 cell pack in same housing. Optional Lithium Ion batteries Battery Guage Back Up Battery: To support 3-4 minutes main battery warmswap

(suspend to disk mode) C o m m u nication (Pentium-III) Min PCI: Porticle Connector: With built-in one RJII and one RJ45 connector

*Pentium II Min PCI: Supports optional Mini PCI type 3a(disabled when docked Getting Started 1-5 1 with Qbicle or Porticle Connector: With built-in one RJII and one RJ45 connector Connectivity One 13964. Supports up to 400Mbps (disabled when docked with Qbicle or Porticle) I/0 Controller: Winbond W83877 USB: One connector IrDA 1.1 FIR and SIR, Sharp ASK, IR is disabled whendocked with Qbicle or Porticle) Audio: One Mic-in and one audio out connector IC M P o r t CCD Camera: To support module CCD camera, resolution up to 270K pixels Third Party Device: To be defined later Modular Bay for optional cameras Operating System s Microsoft Windows 98,NT or 2000 Dimensions In m m: 181(l) x 132.6 (w) x 63 (h) In inches Weight In pounds In kilograms: 2.9 + 380g (six cell battery) E-C o m m ercial Smart Card and Magnetic Strip Card Reader Included Accessories 88-key Windows-compatible USB keyboard PS/2 mouse 1-6 Getting Started O ptional Items:

Qbicle/Porticle: S-TV-out; VGA; COM Port; PS2; Game Port;

USB System View 1 Below are figures that identify the components of the Qbe, followed by brief descriptions. Right-Side

(insert diagram) Figure 1-1. Right-Side View R ef. Component

Card Reader

Battery Pack

C D R O M 4 IR Function Both Magnetic Reader and IC card R/W The internal power source for the computer.

(See details in Chapter 3.) Usually configured as drive D of the computer, accepts a compact disk. Allows wireless communications with an IR-

compliant device; supports SIR, FIR, and Getting Started 1-7 1 Left-Side ASK standards. Insert diagram Figure 1-2. Left-Side View R ef. Component

PS/2 Port

Microphone Jack

(

) Function Used to connect external microphone.

Stereo Speaker Jack

AC Power Jack Connects stereo headphones or external stereo speakers for sound output. Connects the AC adapter. 1-8 Getting Started 1 Rear of the Qbe Casing

(insert diagram) Figure 1-4. Rear View R ef. Component

P e n H older Function

.

P CM CIA slots Two Type ii or One type III Supports CardBus and ZV

USB Port

IEEE 1394 Connector

(

) Connects a 1394 device.

C C D M o d ule Bay For Installation of optional digital camera

R J-45 LAN Port Connects the network cable Getting Started 1-9

R J II Modem Connects the phone cable Connector

Pen Connector

Reset Switch P o w e r O n S witch ) 1 Powers on the Qbe. 1-10 Getting Started Top

(insert diagram) Figure 1-5. Top-Open View 1 R ef. Component

MicroTouch Control

L C D 13.3 Standard T F T

Right B utton

P a g e U P D o w n B utton Function Input with finger or pen. Displays the output of the computer on the screen Performs function of right hand mouse button. Scrolls page

Indicator Panel Displays the status of battery or hard disc For sound input. Automatically disabled if

Microphone external microphone connected

Bottom Hard Disk Drive Drive C of the Qbe Getting Started 1-11 1 Preparing the Computer for Operation The Qbe runs on either external AC power or the rechargeable battery power. For first time operation, you are advised to connect the AC adapter for external power. Installing the Battery Pack The battery pack comes separately. Before you begin to use the Personal Computer Tablet, you need to install the battery pack. Follow this procedure to install the battery pack:

1. Make sure the computer is not turned on or connected to AC power.. 2. Slide the locking latch on the ride hand side of the Qbe to the unlocked position and remove the bay cover. 3. Slide the battery pack into the bay.

(insert diagrams) Figure 1-6. Installing the Battery Pack 5. Replace the cover. The locking latch should click into the locked position. Connecting to AC Power Use only the AC adapter supplied with the computer. Using incorrect AC adapters will damage the battery pack and the computer. 1. Make sure the Qbe is turned off. 2. Plug the DC power cord of the AC adapter into the AC power jack

(on the left side of the computer) 3. Plug the female end of the AC power cord into the AC adapter and the male end into an electrical outlet. 1-12 Getting Started

(insert diagram) Figure 1-7. Connecting the AC Adapter When disconnecting the AC adapter, unplug from the electrical outlet first and then from the computer. A reverse procedure could damage the AC adapter or computer. 1 Using Battery Power You can operate the Qbe using battery power only. However, before you first use battery power, you should initialize the battery pack. (See Chapter on Initializing the Battery Pack) Getting Started 1-13 1 Starting Up The Qbe starts up with the Windows operating system It automatically loads the OS after you turn it on. This process is also called booting. You have to install an OS if your dealer has not already installed it. Follow this procedure to start up the Qbe. 1. Make sure the Qbe is connected to an AC power outlet or the battery pack is charged. 2. Press the power button to turn on the Qbe. The power/suspend indicator lights green to indicate that the power is on. Insert diagram Graphic. Power Button 3. Each time the Qbe is turned on, it performs a Power-On Self Test

(POST). If POST detects any error, you will be asked to re-

configure the computer using the SCU program. 4. When POST successfully completes the check, the Qbe first tries to boot from drive C, or the CD-ROM depending on the "Boot Device setting in the SCU program. (Default setting is Hard Disk C.) During booting up, you can change the booting device by pressing [Space]

bar the moment the message System will Boot from C:, Press <Space> to change Boot Device or Run Setup appears at the bottom of the screen. As a precaution, always boot from drive C. If you are expressly booting from drive A, make sure the diskette is virus free. 1-14 Getting Started 5. After booting up, the Qbe is ready to execute any command. Adjusting the Display You attain display clarity by:

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Installing Software Drivers 1 A driver CD and/or supplement diskettes are supplied with your Qbe. You need to install drivers for some special features of your Qbe to take effect. (See Chapter on Driver Information) Turning Off the Qbe Do not turn off the computer when the disk drive indicator is on. You may lose your data by doing so. 1. Make sure to save your data before exiting the program. 2. Remove any CD-ROM. 3. With Windows 98 that only provides the Shut Down command, simply select this command. The computer will turn off automatically. Otherwise, press the power button. The computer will enter Power-

On-Suspend, Suspend-to-Disk, or power off mode depending on the Power Button Function setting in the SCU program. (Default setting is PowerOn Suspend.) If you have to turn the computer on again immediately after turning it off, wait for at least five seconds. Turning the computer rapidly off and on could cause damage to it. Getting Started 1-15 4. Turn off the power of any connected external devices. 5. To disconnect the AC adapter, unplug from the electrical outlet first and then from the Qbe. 1 1-16 Getting Started 1 Taking Care of Your Personal Computing Tablet With good care, you will enjoy long and trouble free operation. Precautions Avoid a location subject to high humidity, extreme temperatures, mechanical vibration, direct sunlight, heavy dust, or magnetic fields. Keep all liquids away from the PCT. Never place any beverage on top of the PCT. Do not abruptly move the PCT from a cold location to a warm one where the temperature difference exceeds 10 C (18 F). Doing so could cause condensation inside the unit and damage the storage media. Do not place heavy objects on top of the PCT as this may damage the display. To protect the PCT from overheating, do not cover the ventilation openings. Turn off the PCT and remove the battery pack before installing or removing a device. Battery Precautions Keep the battery pack away from fire and water. Do not short-circuit the battery pack with conductors such as metal objects and liquids. Do not place the battery pack where the temperature exceeds 60 C

(140 F). Do not attempt to disassemble the battery pack. Getting Started 1-17 Traveling with the PCT 1 Make sure the battery pack is fully charged. Make sure the Qbe is turned off. Use the AC adapter as the power source whenever possible. Hand-carry the Qbe. NEVER check it in as luggage. As an added precaution, before traveling with your Qbe, make a backup of all your important data. Before traveling abroad with the Qbe, consult your dealer for the appropriate AC power cord to be used in the country of your destination. Make sure to take along with you a handy, but good quality, adapter plug, especially when traveling in Europe. This could be useful in hotels or when commuting by certain high speed trains with facilities for businessmen. 1-18 Getting Started

Operating Basics This chapter gives detailed information on system components. If you are a novice user, this chapter helps you better understand the operation of the computer. If you are an advanced user, simply refer to a relevant section when you need specific information. Indicator Panel/Features and Controls On the Qbe controls and indicators have been reduced to a minimum for simplicity of use. 2 These are placed at the top end, the rear, right and left sides of the Qbe:

two LED indicators for battery and hard disk status. built in microphone 270K Pixel Color CCD. Higher resolution might be available. scroll up and down button a right mouse click/snap button. A CD-ROM or swappable DVD slot and CD RW speakers situated on the right and left hand side of the unit FIR on the right hand side of the PCT Rubber feet and protection. A modular bay (ICM Port - Image Capture Module) exists for optional cameras barcode scanners and other image capture peripherals 2-2 Operating Basics There is an optional IC Card Reader (Smartcard - Read/Write) and Magnetic Strip Reader.

(diagram) Indicator Panel 2 Descriptions of the indicators:

LED LCD AC Power Indicator lights green when the AC adapter is connected to the computer and an electrical outlet. Hard Disk Indicator flashes green when the hard disk is in operation. perating Basics 2-3 Keyboard Your USB keyboard which comes bundled with the Qbe has all the functions of a standard AT-enhanced keyboard. Numeric Keypad The numeric keypad is embedded in the keyboard as shown below. When Num Lock is on, these numeric keys take effect. 2 Figure 2-2. Numeric Keypad If you want Num Lock to be automatically activated after the computer is turned on, enable the Keyboard Numlock item in the SCU program. Windows 95 Keys A Windows 95 keyboard has a Windows Logo ( ) key and an Application Logo (

keys to perform software-defined functions.

) key. Each key is used in combination with other 2-4 Operating Basics Touch Screen Control Silicon Motion Control Programs (SMI) Calibration 2 Before going to work on the PCT youll need to calibrate the Touchscreen. Calibration defines the active area of the touchscreen and aligns the active area with the underlying video. You will need to carry out this procedure whenever you Initially install TouchWare Change the Video Resolution Adjust the horizontal or vertical controls Run the Stabilize Cursor function Notice the cursor does not follow the movement of yourfinger or pen or does not reach the edge of the touchscreen. It is a relatively simple procedure, using either the digital pointer/pen provided or simply your finger. perating Basics 2-5 1. In the MicroTouchscreen Properties Window, apply the pen tip or your finger lightly to the word Calibration in the rectangular box:

Touch Pen or Finger Only depending on preference. 2 Apply the pen or finger tip to the four target areas at the corners of the screen in either a clockwise or anti-clockwise direction. 3. After this, apply the pen or your finger tip to the small target area at the center of the screen. 2 4. Click DONE. Make sure that you do not touch the screen while calibration is in process. Transfer Mode:

Click on the SMI icon in the lower right hand corner. A Window pops up SMI Display Properties. Rotation Off/OK Rotation Recalibrate 2-6 Operating Basics Screen Rotation/ Vertical/Landscape 2 Touch Screen control and screen rotation from Vertical or Landscape are distinct advantages with the QBE. These functions and features open a whole range of applications and possibilities in a number of disciplines, from distance learning to stock taking. To change the screen format click on the MicroTouch icon on your Desktop. This opens the Display Properties Window of the SMI. Silicon Motion Control Programs (SMI)

(graphic)

: Make sure the Display Switching commands for the LCD and CRT are in the ON mode.

:That the TV setting is in OFF mode and that you have selected to either the NTSC or PAL standards depending on your equipment and location. perating Basics 2-7 In Special Modes, toggle to the OFF button, Rotation should be ON and ENABLE the Hot Key. diagram Figure 2-3. Using the Pointing Device 2 Term Point Click Action Slide your fingertip so that the pointer points to the selection on the screen. Press and release the button at top right hand corner of top of the Qbe Double-click Press and release the button (usually left button) twice in quick succession.

*An alternative and faster way of pressing the left button twice is to tap your fingertip twice in quick succession. Drag and drop Press and hold the button (usually left button), then move your fingertip. When you finish dragging your selection to its new location, release the button.

*You can also perform drag-and-drop using the touchpad as a large left button. Position the cursor over the item that you want to drag. Gently tap twice on the pad. On the second tap, keep your fingertip in contact with the pad and slide your fingertip across the pad to drag the selected object to the destination. Then, lift your fingertip from the pad and the selected object will drop into place.

* Table Note: If you swap the left and right buttons, Tapping on the pad as an alternative way of pressing the left button will be invalid If the touchpad seems to become less sensitive, cleaning the pad may solve the problem. Clean by using adhesive tape to remove the dust and grease on the 2-8 Operating Basics pad surface. 2 perating Basics 2-9 Hard Disk Drive Drive C. Your Qbe has a 2.5-inch IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) hard disk drive -

A hard disk drive contains non-removable magnetic platters. When compared with a diskette, it can read and write data much faster and has a much larger storage capacity. 2 1. Regularly back up your data files from the hard disk drive to diskettes. 2. Never turn off or reset the computer when the hard disk drive indicator is on. 3. Never try to remove or install the hard disk drive while the system power is on. Doing so can result in loss of data, and can damage the system and the hard disk drive. Removing the Hard Disk Drive The hard disk drive is packaged in a module so that you can easily remove it. For safety reasons, you may want to temporarily remove the hard disk drive and store it in a safe place after you finish using the computer. Follow this procedure to remove and replace the hard disk drive module. 1. Make sure the computer is turned off. 2. Open the hard disk drive compartment at the bottom of the PCT. 3. Pull the handle to slide the hard disk drive out of the compartment.

(diagram) Figure 2-5. Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 2-10 Operating Basics 4. To replace the hard disk drive, slide the hard disk drive back into the compartment. 5. Close the compartment cover. 2 perating Basics 2-11 CD-ROM Drive Your Qbe has a CD-ROM drive, usually configured as drive D. A CD-ROM drive uses removable 5.25-inch silver CD-ROM disks, which look like standard music CDs. A CD-ROM disk is an ideal medium to use for distributing multimedia software because of its large storage capacity (up to 600MB). 2 Inserting and Removing a CD 1. When inserting a CD, do not use force. 2. Make sure the CD is correctly inserted into the tray, then close the tray. 3. Do not leave the CD tray open. Also, avoid touching the lens in the tray with your hand. If the lens becomes dirty, the CD-ROM may malfunction. 4. Do not wipe the lens with materials with rough surface (such as paper towel). Instead, use a cotton swab to gently wipe the lens. FDA regulations require the following statement for all laser-based devices:

Caution, Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. Follow this procedure to insert or remove a CD. 1. Turn on the computer. 2. Press the eject button and the CD tray will slide out. If the tray only partially slides out, then gently pull it out completely. 3. To insert a CD, hold it with the label facing up and then place it on the tray. Depending on your CD-ROM drive model, the front panel of your CD-ROM drive may look slightly different from the one shown below.

(diagram) 2-12 Operating Basics Figure 2-6. Inserting a CD To remove a CD, hold the CD by its outer edge and lift it from the tray. 4. Slide the tray back into the drive bay. On some models, you can press the eject button to slide back the tray. Manually Releasing a CD Though unlikely, if you are unable to release the CD tray by pressing the eject button, you can manually release the CD using the following method:

1. Turn off the system. 2. Insert a small pointed device into the manual eject hole (see Figure 2-

6) and push firmly to release the tray. 3. Pull the tray out completely, then remove the CD. 2 perating Basics 2-13 LCD Display You can select the resolution and the number of colors using the video drivers. The resolutions and colors supported by your LCD are:

Resolution Number of Colors 2 640 x 480 800 x 600 1024 x 768 256 64K 16M 256 64K 16M 256 64K 16M Power Management is implemented in the LCD in the following ways:

The screen goes blank when no activity has taken place within a given period of time. The screen image returns when any activity is detected. When you close the LCD display, If an external monitor is not connected, the computer will enter Power-On-Suspend mode. When you next open the LCD display, the computer will resume. If an external monitor is connected, the display output is switched to the monitor. When you next open the LCD display, you can switch the display output back by pressing [Fn]+[F4]. 2-14 Operating Basics Networking Your Qbe incorporates the 10/100 Base-T LAN (Local Area Network) capabilities to make it ready for connection to a network environment using Ethernet protocol. Connecting the Network Cable 1. Turn off the computer. 2 2. The RJ-45 connector at the rear of the PCT can be connected to a type 1 STP or category 5 UTP cable. graphic. Connecting the Network Cable 3. Turn on the computer. Enabling/Disabling the LAN Connection If your PCT is connected to LAN, there will be 5 to 20 seconds time lag before Windows starts to work when resuming from suspend mode. The time-delay is spent by Windows to check and Wake up all hardware and re-connect the network when resuming from low power mode. If you want to minimize the time lag, you can disable the LAN connection since the LAN function can be disabled or enabled easily and dynamically in Windows. The following description shows the procedures for disabling or enabling LAN through Windows. 1. Click Start, Setting, and then Control Panel. 2. Double click the System icon. 3. Click Device Manager. perating Basics 2-15 4. Double click Network Adapter. 5. Select General. 6. Select Disable in this hardware profile in Device Usage dialog to disable LAN, or not to select Disable in this hardware profile to enable LAN. 7. Restart the computer. 2 2-16 Operating Basics PC Cards PC cards, sized like credit cards, are inserted into the PC card slots to provide specific functions such as memory, fax/modem, networking, and PCMCIA Type III 1.8-inch hard disk drive. PC cards that conform to the PCMCIA 2.1/3.0 standard can be used with your Qbe. Two advanced interfaces are also supported: CardBus and ZV (Zoomed Video) port. CardBus and ZV port standards are developed to provide high-speed data transmission required by applications such as full-motion video, video capture, and networking. 2 Inserting and Removing a PC Card 1. Locate the PC card slots at the rear left side of the PCT. Remove the dummy card(s) by depressing either one of the two buttons. The upper slot is Slot 0 and the lower Slot 1. 2. To insert a PC card, with the label facing up, slide it into the appropriate slot until the eject button pops out.

(graphic) Figure 2-8. Installing a PC Card To remove a PC card, press the corresponding eject button. The card will pop out partially. Slide out the card and store it properly. 3. See the documentation supplied with your PC card for further instructions. perating Basics 2-17 Modem Communications This PCT is equipped with the Mini PCI Type IIIA NIC/Modem Combo Card. The latter is a 56Kbps V.90 and K56flex dual mode for fast Internet surfing. There is integrated IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX compatible PHY Glueless 32-bit PCI master interface. 2 Connecting to Phone Line 1. Turn off the Qbe. 2. Access the RJ-11 port at the rear right hand side of the Qbe. Connect either end of the phone cable to the RJ-11 modem connector and the other end to the wall jack.

(graphic) Figure 2-9. Connecting the Phone Cable 3. Turn on the computer. 2-18 Operating Basics 2 perating Basics 2-19

Battery and Power Management This chapter gives information on using battery power. It also describes how the Power Management features works to save power. Battery Pack The rechargeable battery pack supplies power to your Qbe when external power is not connected. The average operating time of a battery pack is 2.5 hours for a Li-Ion battery pack. The operating time can be prolonged if Power Management is activated. However, actual operating time can vary, depending on several factors; these could be the Power Management settings, the software in use, the brightness of the display, and the system configuration. If you wish to extend the operating time when using battery power, you can use an additional battery pack. (See the "Additional Battery Pack section later in this chapter.) 3 Initializing the Battery Pack To assure optimal performance, initialize a battery pack before you use it for the first time. Initialization means discharging and fully recharging twice. This procedure could take a few hours. 1. Make sure the AC adapter is not connected and the battery pack is installed. 2. Turn on the Qbe. 3. Select the "Run SCU Setup item using the arrow key and then press [Enter] to run SCU. 4. Leave the power on. 5. Wait until the battery is fully discharged and the power is off. 6. Connect the AC adapter to fully charge the battery pack. 7. Repeat steps 2 to 7. 3-2 Battery and Power Management You cannot initialize two battery packs at the same time. Recharging the Battery Pack To recharge the battery pack, connect the AC adapter to the computer and an electrical outlet. To ensure the battery pack is charged to its full capacity, it is advisable to keep the computer turned off during the recharging process. The battery is fully recharged when all four bars of the battery indicator glow and the frame stop flashing. It takes, on average, 90 minutes to charge the battery pack to 80% of its capacity. Two or three more hours are needed to charge it fully. 3 1. Recharging will not start if the battery temperature is below 0 C (32 F) or above 45 C (113 F). 2. The recharging process will stop if the battery temperature rises above 60 C (140 F). It will continue when the temperature drops. 3. During recharging, do not disconnect the AC adapter before the battery has been fully charged. This could result in a prematurely charged battery. 4. After the battery has been fully recharged, do not immediately disconnect and reconnect the AC adapter to charge it again. Doing so may damage the battery. Battery and Power Management 3-3 Checking the Battery Level The battery level cannot be measured physically. Any reading on a battery meter or gauge is only an estimation. This, however, could be less than accurate due to factors such as temperature and a long period of storage. If the difference between the displayed battery level and the actual operating time is too large, initialize the battery pack as described earlier in this chapter to correct the problem. 3 By Operating System Some operating systems, such as Windows, display a battery meter that indicates the battery level. By Gas Gauge A gas gauge on the battery pack itself also indicates estimated battery charge. If the battery pack is not installed and you want to check the level of the battery, you can do so by noting the number of lighted green segments. These indicate the relative percentage of the battery charge. The battery pack is fully discharged when a lighted green segment no longer appears. 3-4 Battery and Power Management Additional Battery Pack There is danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the equipment manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer instructions. If you wish to prolong operating time on battery power while traveling, an optional extra fully charged battery pack is necessary. This additional battery pack can either be installed in the computer as the secondary battery pack or used to replace the primary discharged battery pack. 3 Installing the Secondary Battery Pack 1. As a special bracket is required to install the secondary battery pack, you are advised to purchase the optional battery pack from an authorized dealer. 2. When the secondary battery pack is installed, recharging and discharging always begins with the primary battery pack. The additional battery pack can be installed in the floppy disk drive bay as the secondary battery pack. For installation instructions, see the

"Replacing the Floppy Disk Drive section in Chapter 4. Replacing the Primary Battery Pack 1. Make sure the computer is not turned on or connected to AC power. 2. Carefully turn the computer upside down. 3. Slide the locking latch toward the unlocked position and remove the compartment cover. Battery and Power Management 3-5 4. Pull the battery pack out of the compartment.

(diagram) Figure 3-1. Removing the Primary Battery Pack 5. Slide the new battery pack into the compartment. 6. Replace the compartment cover. Make sure the locking latch is in the locked position. 3 3-6 Battery and Power Management Low Battery When a single bar begins to flash in the battery indicator, battery power has reached the "Low level and only ten minutes of computer operation remains. At this stage, make sure to save your data then connect the AC adapter or turn off the computer. Battery operating time depends on functions performed. If, for example, the audio subsystem, PC card, or disk drives are in use, then the battery expends itself sooner. 3 If no appropriate action is taken within about three minutes of the battery reaching "Low level, the computer automatically suspends to disk and turns off. 1. 2. If the suspend-to-disk partition does not exist on your hard disk, the computer will not be able to suspend to disk. If you fail to save data when the battery power runs out, then you lose it. Battery and Power Management 3-7 Power Management Your Qbes Power Management feature saves power by automatically reverting to low power mode when the system is inactive for some time. The computer returns to full power mode whenever activity is detected such as when a key is pressed. This section describes how Power Management works. To customize Power Management, you need to run the SCU program. (See the

"Power Management Menu section in Chapter ? for instructions.) 3 Local Power Management Local Power Management is "Device-level power saving. When a single device is inactive for some time, it automatically shuts down or is slowed down to reduce power consumption. The device reactivates when next accessed. For your computer, the single devices under its control are:

LCD display The screen blanks out after a period of inactivity. Hard disk drive The hard disk drive pins down after a period of inactivity. Global Power Management Global Power Management is system-level power saving. When the system is inactive for some time, it automatically enters low power mode to reduce power consumption. The PCT resumes operation when a system activity is detected. You can press any key to resume operation. 3-8 Battery and Power Management Low power mode work in the following way:

Full Power Mode 1 to 16 minutes Global Standby Mode 2 to 14 minute Power-On-Suspend Mode 5 to 60 minutes Suspend-to-Disk Mode In Global Standby mode, the CPU clock stops and several system devices enter lower power mode. In Power-On-Suspend mode, more system devices enter lower power mode. The power/suspend indicator (

) lights amber in Power-On-Suspend mode. To end Power-On-

Suspend mode, you need to press a key. 3 When Suspend-to-Disk takes effect, the system saves the current status to a "Suspend-to-disk partition on the hard disk. The computer then turns off automatically. When you next turn on the computer, it retrieves the status from the suspend-

to-disk partition, so that your computer is returned to exactly where you were at the time of suspension. Suspend-to-Disk is convenient in the sense that you do not have to close all the software applications before turning off, and, when you next turn on the computer, the software applications are ready for use in a matter of seconds. 1. Whenever the computer is turned on, it checks the suspend-to-disk partition. If the partition does not exist and there is enough hard disk space left, the computer automatically creates the partition. If there is no suspend-to-disk partition, you can not use the Suspend-to-

Disk function. 2. 3. You can verify the suspend-to-disk partition using the SCU program. (See the "Utility Menu section in Chapter 5.) Battery and Power Management 3-9 Manually Entering Low Power Mode 3 In addition to the timer setup in the SCU program that causes the computer to enter lower power mode automatically, you can manually initiate lower power mode at any time in one of the following ways:

By pressing [Fn]+[F1]

This will activate Power-On-Suspend mode. If the computer remains in Power-On-Suspend mode until Suspend-to-Disk mode timer times out, the computer enters Suspend-to-Disk mode. By closing the top cover If an external monitor is not connected, closing the top cover causes the computer to enter Power-On-Suspend mode. When you next open the LCD display, the computer operation resumes. If the top cover remains closed until the Suspend-to-Disk mode timer times out, the computer enters Suspend-to-Disk mode. By pressing the power button When you press the power button, the computer enters Power-On-

Suspend or Suspend-to-Disk mode depending on the "Power Button Function setting in the SCU program. (Default setting is PowerOn Suspend.) If the computer remains in Power-On-Suspend mode until the Suspend-to-Disk mode timer times out, the computer enters Suspend-to-Disk mode. a good habit to save your data before you manually initiate low power It mode. 3-10 Battery and Power Management

System Expansion This chapter gives information on connecting and using additional devices to expand the capabilities of your PCT. 4 Porticle Peripherals For on-road use Aqcess Technologies has come up with the Porticle, an original mobile docking station that doubles up as a support and extends the features and performance of your Qbe. Easily stowable, this lightweight docking station can be fitted in no time to the rear of the Qbe using the docking station connector port. The rubber based stand has rotation of almost 90 degrees.

(see graphic of Porticle connection to Qbe) 4-2 System Expansion Located on the right hand side, of the Porticle a Monitor Port (1) enables quick connection to a PC monitor while a Midi- Game Port (2) and Com- Port (3) provide entertainment and communications capability. On the left hand side the TV Port (4) replicator USB (5) and, PS/2 (6) Ports and the Printer Port (7) further extend the Qbes features and functionality.

(graphic highlighting Porticle features) 4 I/O connectors on the computer allow you to connect external peripherals described in this section. Connecting an External Monitor ( through Porticle) You can connect an external monitor for the benefits of a larger CRT display screen when in the office or at home. Follow these steps to connect a VGA monitor:

1. Make sure the computer is not turned on. 2. Plug the monitor D-type signal connector into the external monitor connector on the poriticle.. System Expansion 4-3 Figure 4-1. Connecting an External Monitor 4. Plug one end of the monitor power cord into the power socket on the monitor and the other end into an electrical outlet. 5. To use the monitor, turn on the monitor before turning on the computer. 6. Simultaneous display should take effect, meaning screen images will appear on both the monitor and the LCD. 4 Your computer supports up to 1600 x 1200 resolution on an external monitor. You can select the resolution and the number of colors using the video drivers. (See Chapter 6 for information on the drivers.) The resolutions and colors supported by your computer for the monitor are:

Resolution Number of Colors 640 x 480 800 x 600 1024 x 768 1280 x 1024 1600 x 1200 256 64K 16M 256 64K 16M 256 64K 16M 256 64K 256 If you are using simultaneous display on both the LCD and monitor screens, the maximum resolution is the one supported by the LCD. 4-4 System Expansion Connecting a Mouse When connecting a USB or PS/2 mouse to the Qbe PCT follow these steps:

1. Make sure the computer is off. 2. If connecting a USB mouse, plug the mouse cable into the USB connector at the rear of the Qbe. 3. If connecting a PS/2 mouse, plug the mouse cable into the keyboard/mouse connector on the left side of the Qbe.

(graphic) Connecting a Mouse 4 Turn on the computer. You can now use the mouse. Whether yourre using a USB or PS/2 mouse the TouchScreen is automatically disabled. Connecting an External USB or PS/2 Keyboard To connect a PS/2 keyboard to your computer to enjoy the benefits of a full-size keyboard follow these steps:

1. Make sure the computer is off. 2. Plug the keyboard cable into the keyboard/mouse connector at the left side of the Qbe. 3. To connect the USB keyboard (bundled with the Qbe) connect the cable to the USB port at the rear of the Qbe. 4 Connecting an External Keyboard 3. Turn on the computer. You can now use either of the USB or PS/2 external keyboard. System Expansion 4-5 Connecting a Parallel Printer Follow these steps to connect a parallel printer:

1. Make sure the computer is not turned on. 2. Plug the printer cable into the parallel connector in the Porticle.

(graphic) 4 Figure 4-4. Connecting a Printer 4. To use the printer, turn on the printer and then the Qbe. 4-6 System Expansion Connecting an IR Device The IR (infrared) port allows wireless communications. You can transfer data between two infrared-equipped computers or transfer data to an IR device such as an infrared printer. An IR device complying with IrDA 1.0 (SIR), IrDA 3.0 (FIR), or ASK standard can be used with your computer. Follow these steps to connect an IR device:

1. Position the device so that its IR port faces the IR port of the Qbe

(on the right side) within a distance of 1-meter and at a 15-degrees angle. 4

(graphics) Figure 4-5. Connecting an IR Device 2. To take advantage of IR communications, you need third party software. THIS NEEDS TO BE CHECKED!!!!

System Expansion 4-7 Connecting a USB Device The USB (Universal Serial Bus) standard gives you the benefits of a single interface for multiple devices when low-to-medium speed peripherals are concerned With Qbe computing you have an option of either using the USB port on the main unit itself or that in the Porticle. A USB device can be connected or disconnected without turning off the Qbe. 4 Follow these steps to connect a USB device:

1. Plug the cable into the USB connector at the rear of the Qbe or on the Porticle. Connecting an USB Device 2. Run the SCU program to enable the "Enable USB Device item.

(See the "Device Menu section in Chapter ?) 4-8 System Expansion Connecting Audio Equipment Follow these steps to connect audio equipment:

1. Make sure the computer is not turned on. 2. You may need an audio cable for the connection. There are two audio jacks on the left hand side of the Qbe:

An external microphone, for use in place of the computer built-in microphone, can be plugged into the microphone jack. The stereo speaker jack can be connected to the line-in jack of a set of headphones, external speakers with amplifier, or an audio recording device. 4

(graphics) Connecting Audio Equipment System Expansion 4-9 Connecting a TV Follow these steps to connect a TV:

1. Make sure the computer is not turned on. 2. You need an S-VHS video cable for connection. Plug the video cable connector into the S-VHS connector into the Porticle.

(graphics) 4 3. Plug the other end into the S-VHS connector on the TV. Connecting TV 4. Power on the TV. 5. Turn on the computer and run the SCU program. Set the "Set TV Mode item to NTSC or PAL (PAL for use in the UK and Europe) according to your area. Save and exit the SCU program. The computer restarts. 6. Switch the TV to the video mode. 4-10 System Expansion Connecting a MIDI Device or Joystick Follow these steps to connect a MIDI device or joystick:

1. Make sure the computer is not turned on. 2. Plug the device cable into the MIDI/joystick connector on the Porticle.

(graphics) 4 Connecting a MIDI Device/Joystick to the Porticle Connecting a 1394 Device Your Qbe has a 1394 connector . The IEEE 1394 standard describes a serial bus driven by an advanced communication protocol which provides faster data transmission rates and universal I/O interconnect. Follow these steps to connect a 1394 device:

1. Make sure the Qbe is off. 2. Plug the cable into the 1394 connector at the back of the Qbe

(diagram) Connecting a 1394 Device 3. Run the SCU program to activate the 1394 device by setting the

"Disable 1394 Device item to disabled mode. System Expansion 4-11 A special slot exists at the bottom of the Qbe for connecting the Porticle. 4 4-12 System Expansion Internal Hardware Expansion CPU and Memory Upgrades Internal devices, such as CPU and memory modules, can be upgraded.. If you want to upgrade the computer, contact your dealer. Do not install an internal device on your own. 4 System Expansion 4-13

System Configuration Utility This chapter tells you how to configure your system using the SCU (Setup Configuration Utility). Introduction SCU is a program that allows you to enter system configuration information and to store the information in CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) RAM.. A RTC backup battery maintains CMOS RAM data so that configuration information is not lost when the system is turned off. A computer needs the configuration information to identify the type of devices installed and to set up special features. The configuration information has been set up with default settings in the factory. You need to run SCU only when:

Error messages appear on the screen asking you to run SCU. You want to change factory default settings. You want to update the configuration information according to a new device installed or an existing device removed. 5 Starting SCU To run SCU, turn on or restart the system and press the [Space] bar when the

"System will Boot from C:, Press <Space> to change Boot Device or Run Setup message appears at the bottom of the screen. The boot menu as shown below pops up. Boot from FDD A:

Boot from HDD C:

Boot from CD-ROM Run SCU Setup

<Enter> to Confirm

<Esc> to Cancel Select the Run SCU Setup item using the arrow key and then press [Enter] to run SCU. The SCU program is subject to change without notice. If the SCU program was

modified after this manual was printed, you will find discrepancies between this chapter and the SCU program. 5 System Configuration Utilities 5-3 SCU Screen Startup PowerManagement PassWord Device Features Utility Memory Exit Devices IDE Hard Drive : 2067 MB IDE CDROM Drive: TOSHIBA CD-ROM Secondary IDE : --

Serial Port 1 : 03F8h IRQ 04 SIR/FIR Port : 02F8h IRQ 11 DMA 00 Internal Modem : 03E8h IRQ 05 ECP/PIO Port : 0378h IRQ 07 DMA 07 Card Reader : 2 F8h IRQ 03 Touch Panel : 3 E8h IRQ 05 PCI Device 02 : 10D9 0531h LAN PCI Device 03 : 104C AC16h PCMCIA PCI Device 04 : 104C 8009h 1394 PCI Device 03 : 125D 1978h AUDIO PCI Device 00A : 1023 939Ah VGA 5 System Pentium-II CPU 300 Mhz L2 Cache Size = 512 KB Total DRAM Size= 32 MB Bank 0 : SDRAM 32 MB Bank 1 : None Bank 2 : None Bank 3 : None Bank 4 : None Bank 5 : None Motherboard Rev. : 3 System BIOS Rev. : 0.19 Boot Block Rev. : 0.14 Keyboard BIOS Rev.: 2.00 Configure system startup options

<Cursor> key to select menu item

<Space> and <Enter> keys to toggle or activate menu item The SCU screen consists of four areas:

Menu bar is at the top of the screen. It contains menu titles for different categories. When a title is selected, a pull-down menu appears containing setup items. A check mark ( ) in front of an item indicates "Enabled and a hyphen (-) indicates "Disabled.. When an item with no mark in front is selected, a sub-menu will pop up. Information area is the center area of the screen. This area displays the system current configuration information. When a setup item is selected, a sub-menu may appear in this area for you to make selections. Help is below the center area. It provides an explanation of the selected item. Keyboard help is at the bottom of the screen. It gives keyboard instructions for moving around and making selections.

5 System Configuration Utilities 5-5 Entering the Information You can use the keyboard to move around and make selections. 5 With the Keyboard In general, use arrow keys to move around and press [Enter] to select. To complete the selection, there are different keyboard operations under different situations:

For an item containing no sub-menu, press [Space bar] to toggle between enabled ( ) and disabled (-). In a sub-menu listing all the options, press the arrow key to move the bullet (l) to your selection then press [Enter] to complete the selection. In a sub-menu containing multiple setup items, press the arrow keys to move to an item. Press the [Space bar] to pull down the list of options, use arrow keys to select an option, and press [Enter] to complete the selection. Alternatively, you can press [F5] or [F6] to cycle through the options bypassing the pull-down menu. You can also use the shortcut key highlighted by a different color on the screen.

Startup Menu The Startup pull-down menu allows you to select settings relevant to startup operation. Startup Date and Time Boot Device

Enable Fast Boot

- Keyboard Numlock

- Virus Alert

- Disable VGA Expansion 5 All items on this menu are described in the sequence below. Date and Time Sets the system date and time (24-hour format). Boot Device Specifies the device from which the system searches the operating system. The choices are Diskette A, Hard Disk C, and CD-ROM Drive. Enable Fast Boot Sets if the memory test is skipped during POST. If this item is enabled, the booting time can be shortened. Keyboard Numlock Sets if the Num Lock is automatically turned on for the internal keyboard after system startup. Virus Alert Sets if the warning messages announce that the hard disk boot sector (partition table) has been changed. Disable VGA Expansion VGA expansion can expand low resolution mode to full panel range. If disable expansion, you will see small display if resolution is not 1024x768. System Configuration Utilities 5-7 PowerManagement Menu The PowerManagement pull-down menu allows you to set up Power Management features. 5 PowerManagement

- Enable Video Time-Out

- Enable Ring resume

- Enable Battery Low Beep

- Enable TV

- Enable Capture

- Enable ZV Port

- APM Suspend Select

- Power Button Function

- Battery Fail Process All items on this menu are described in the sequence below. Enable Ring Resume Sets if the system resumes from low power mode (Global Standby, Power-

On-Suspend, or Suspend-to-Disk) when the modem receives an incoming call. PassWord Menu The PassWord pull-down menu allows you to create passwords to protect your computer against unauthorized use. PassWord Edit New Password

- Enable Boot Security

- Enable SCU Security All items on this menu are described in the sequence below. Edit New Password Sets the password for starting up the system, running the SCU program, unlocking Quick Lock, or using the hard disk drive. When setting a password, first make sure that Num Lock is off, then type your password and press [Enter]. Confirm your password by typing it again and pressing [Enter]. 5 Remembering the password is essential. Enable Boot Security Sets if the system asks for the password before starting up. Enable SCU Security Sets if the system asks for the password before running the SCU program. System Configuration Utilities 5-9 Device Menu The Device pull-down menu allows you to select settings relevant to system devices. Device

- Disable

- Disable Card Reader

- Disable COM Port ___________________ IDE/HDD Performance Select PIO Mode

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5 All items on this menu are described in the sequence below. Disable IR IRQ resouces are very limited. UART2 occupies 8 consecutive ports and an IRQ. If no free IRQ is left for PCMCIA card, and IR is not used, user can disable IR. IDE/HDD Performance This allows users to set HDD transfer speed. There are three speeds :

Maximum/Medium/Compatible speeds. BIOS will detect HDD maximum speed and set it if users want high performance. But users have to know that some HDDs can not accept this highest speed. Its better to select Medium speed for this case. Select PIO Mode There is four modes: SPP/PS2/EPP/ECP modes. SPP is the old standard and is the most compatible mode. Select MODEM Port If user plugs in Internal Modem, he can select the modem port here. Features Menu The Features pull-down menu allows you to set up several system features. Features Set TV Mode Keyboard Repeat Keyboard Matrix All items on this menu are described in the sequence below. Set TV Mode Sets the TV mode when a TV is used for the display output. Select PAL for use in the UK and Europe; NTSC for use in other areas. Keyboard Repeat Invokes a sub-menu that lets you set up "Keyboard Repeat function.

"Keyboard repeat means that continually holding down a key on the keyboard is interpreted as repeatedly pressing the key. The sub-menu contains the following items:

5 Keyboard Repeat Rate Sets the rate (in characters/second) at which the keys are repeated. Key Delay sets the delay (in seconds) between when the key was first pressed and when the repeating begins. System Configuration Utilities 5-11 Utility Menu The Utility pull-down menu provides a function that verifies the suspend-to-disk partition. Utility Verify S2D Partition Verify S2D Partition Checks the suspend-to-disk partition for any defect block. You may use this function once in a while to make sure that defect blocks in the suspend-to-disk partition are not used to store data. 5 This function also backs up the BIOS ROM data to the suspend-to-disk partition. This is helpful when the BIOS ROM happens to fail. With the backup data, the computer can still boot using the BIOS ROM data in the suspend-to-disk partition. Memory Menu The Memory pull-down menu allows you to set up shadow RAM and system memory configuration. Memory

BIOS Shadow RAM Cacheable

VGA Shadow RAM Cacheable Setup EDO/SDRAM Timing All items on this menu are described in the sequence below. BIOS Shadow RAM Cacheable Sets if the system BIOS is copied to RAM to increase the BIOS speed. VGA Shadow RAM Cacheable Sets if the video BIOS is copied to RAM to increase the video speed. Setup EDO/SDRAM Timing Invokes a sub-menu that lets you set up specific information of the RAM installed in your computer. It contains the following items:

5 Never alter these items by yourself. Leave these items to your dealer, who knows the specifications of the RAM installed in your computer. The computer may malfunction if you set the items to incorrect values. EDO DRAM Read Burst Timing Sets the read burst timing according to the EDO DRAM installed in your computer. EDO DRAM Write Burst Timing Sets the write burst timing according to the EDO DRAM installed in your computer. Select SDRAM CAS Latency Sets the CAS latency according to the SDRAM installed in your computer. System Configuration Utilities 5-13 Exit Menu The Exit pull-down menu provides ways of exiting SCU. When you are finished with the settings, save and exit SCU so that the new settings can take effect. Exit Save and Reboot Exit (No Save) Default Settings Restore Settings 5 Save and Reboot Saves changes you have made and reboots the system. Exit (No Save) Exits without saving the changes you have made. Default Settings Loads factory default settings for all the items. Restore Settings Restores previous settings for all the items.

Software Drivers and Utilities This chapter introduces the software drivers and utilities supplied with your computer. Drivers Listing To take advantage of dedicated functions on your computer, you need to install specific drivers. Your dealer should have installed the drivers for you. You only need to re-install them when you re-install the operating system. For installation instructions, see the README or other text files on the CD. Described below are what the drivers are for:

6 Audio driver The audio driver is required for using the audio functions of the computer. VGA driver The VGA driver is required for setting high-resolution displays of the computer. CD-ROM drive driver The CD-ROM drive driver is required for using the CD-ROM drive under MS DOS. PCMCIA CCD Driver For CCD camera Card Reader IR Mini PCI For LAN and Modem functions 6-2 Software Driver and Utilities

(For inclusion in System Extension?) Porticle For on-road use Aqcess Technologies has come up with the Porticle, an original mobile docking station that doubles up as a support and extends the features and performance of your Qbe. Easily stowable, this lightweight docking station can be fitted in no time to the rear of the Qbe using the docking station connector port. The rubber based stand has rotation of almost 90 degrees.

(see graphic of Porticle connection to Qbe) Located on the right hand side, of the Porticle a Monitor Port (1) enables quick connection to a PC monitor while a Midi- Game Port (2) and Com- Port (3) provide entertainment and communications capability. On the left hand side the TV Port (4) replicator USB (5) and, PS/2 (6) Ports and the Printer Port (7) further extend the Qbes features and functionality.

(graphic highlighting Porticle features)