User manual NEC VERSA LITEPAD TABLET PC

[. . . ] Proprietary Notice and Liability Disclaimer The information disclosed in this document, including all designs and related materials, is the valuable property of NEC Solutions (America), Inc. NECSAM and/or its licensors, as appropriate, reserve all patent, copyright and other proprietary rights to this document, including all design, manufacturing, reproduction, use, and sales rights thereto, except to the extent said rights are expressly granted to others. The NECSAM product(s) discussed in this document are warranted in accordance with the terms of the Warranty Statement accompanying each product. However, actual performance of each such product is dependent upon factors such as system configuration, customer data, and operator control. [. . . ] Windows XP Tablet PC Edition incorporates the latest ACPI power management. To fully utilize battery power in your NEC Versa LitePad tablet PC, see the following section, "Windows Power Management. " To learn about your tablet PC and how to use it, see the Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition Tutorials. You can also go to the Windows Start menu and select "Get Going with Tablet PC" for additional tutorials about using the tablet PC and pen. Windows Power Management Your NEC Versa LitePad tablet PC manages its power resources using the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) while the system is powered on using AC or battery (DC) power. ACPI enables the operating system to manage the power given to each attached device and to turn off a device when not in use. Take advantage of the opportunity to manage power on your system to: Minimize battery drain. When you return from that urgent call or meeting, you don't have to reboot, just press the power button to resume system operation. Windows Power Options Properties ACPI power management settings are controlled through Windows Power Options Properties. To access Power Options, go to Start, select Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, and select Power Options. 4-2 Using the Operating System and Utilities Power Options Properties includes the following power management areas: Power Schemes Alarms Power Meter Advanced Hibernate. Power Schemes Use the Power Schemes options to define the appropriate Power scheme for your system, and to set timeouts for standby, LCD panel, and hard disk. Define parameters for your system when running under AC (plugged in) or DC (running on batteries) power. Power Schemes Parameter Power Schemes Default Setting Portable/Laptop Alternate Setting(s) Home/Office Desk, Presentation, Always On, Minimal Power Management, Max. Battery 1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 45 minutes; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 hours; Never 1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 45 minutes; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 hours; Never 3, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 45 minutes; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 hours; Never 3, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 45 minutes; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 hours; Never Turn off monitor (Plugged in) Turn off monitor (Running on batteries) Turn off hard disks (Plugged in) Turn off hard disks (Running on batteries) After 15 Minutes After 2 Minutes After 30 Minutes After 5 Minutes Using the Operating System and Utilities 4-3 Power Schemes Parameter System standby (Plugged in) System standby (Running on batteries) System hibernates (Plugged in ) System hibernates (Running on batteries) Default Setting After 20 Minutes Alternate Setting(s) 1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 45 minutes; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 hours; Never 1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 45 minutes; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 hours; Never 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 45 minutes; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 hours; Never 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 45 minutes; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 hours; Never After 15 Minutes After 3 hours After 2 hours Power Schemes -- Defines the most appropriate power scheme for your computer. Turn off monitor -- Selects the time delay before your LCD panel turns off. Turn off hard disks -- Selects the time delay before your hard disk(s) power down. System standby -- Selects the system standby timeout period for your system when running under AC or DC power. System hibernates -- Selects the system hibernate timeout period for your system when running on AC or DC power. Alarms Use the Alarms screen to define the point at which the battery alarm activates. Define the alarm to either sound an alarm, display a warning message, or invoke Standby, Hibernate, or Shutdown, or run a program. 4-4 Using the Operating System and Utilities Alarms Parameter Low battery alarm Alarm Action Notification Alarm Action* Run a program Default Setting 10% Display message None None Alternate Setting(s) 0-100% Sound alarm Standby, Power Off, Hibernate When the alarm occurs, run this program. 0-100% Sound alarm Power Off, Standby, Hibernate When the alarm occurs, run this program. Critical battery alarm Alarm Action Notification Alarm Action* Run a program 3% Display message Hibernate None *Enabling an Alarm action enables "Force stand by or shutdown even if program stops responding" setting. Low battery alarm -- Allows you to define a low battery alarm percentage, notification, and system action. Critical battery alarm -- Allows you to define a critical battery alarm percentage, notification, and system action. Power Meter The Power Meter screen displays the remaining battery power and charging status for the battery. Choose to display your battery status information. Using the Operating System and Utilities 4-5 Advanced The Advanced window allows you to select behaviors for the taskbar icon, standby password, and the Power button. Advanced Parameter Default Setting Alternate Setting(s) Checked Unchecked Always show icon on taskbar Prompt for password when computer goes off standby When I press the Power button on my computer Unchecked Checked Shut down Do nothing Ask me what to do Standby Hibernate Shut down Do nothing Ask me what to do Standby Hibernate Shut down When I press the Sleep button on my computer* Standby *If USB keyboard has the Sleep button feature. Always show icon on the taskbar -- Determines whether or not the Power Meter icon displays on the taskbar. Prompt for password when computer goes off standby -- Determines whether or not the system prompts for your Windows password when resuming from Standby. When I press the Power button on my computer -- Defines the system action when the Power button is used. When I press the Sleep button on keyboard -- Defines the system action when the Sleep button is used. This option applies if you have a USB keyboard with a Sleep button. 4-6 Using the Operating System and Utilities Hibernate Use the Hibernate window to enable hibernate support, see the amount of free disk space, and the amount of disk space required to hibernate. Your system returns to its previous state. Note Hibernate is enabled by default in Windows. Windows Power Management States It's important to recognize your system's behavior when in each of these power management states. [. . . ] See Tablet stand Standby mode, 4-4, C-5, C-6 Standby password, 4-6 Startup, 2-18 Status LEDs Battery, 1-10, 1-11, 2-30 description, 1-6, 1-9 Hard Drive, 1-10, 1-11 keyboard, 1-19 Power, 1-10, 1-11 Wireless LAN, 1-10, 1-11 Storage devices, B-5 Storage requirements, 2-33 Supervisor password, 3-8 Support services, 9-2, 9-3, 9-4 Suspend mode, 1-6, 1-7, 1-11 Suspend-to-File, C-5 Switch settings changing, 3-19 description, 3-16 locating, 3-18 password override switch, 3-16, 3-17, 3-18 Switches. See also Switch settings descriptions, 1-7­1-9 power, 1-6, 1-7 wireless LAN, 1-6, 1-7 System care, 2-32 cleaning, 2-34 cooling, 1-16 date, 3-6 dimensions, B-6 features, 1-3 front features, 1-4­1-11 Hibernate, 4-4 memory, 5-8 precautions for use, 2-32 processor, B-2 RAM, B-2 ROM, B-2 specifications, B-2 Standby, 4-4 time, 3-6 weight, B-6 T Tablet and Pen Settings icon, 2-19, 2-23 Tablet controls, 1-7­1-9 Tablet PC accessories, 1-16 adjusting screen brightness, 2-19 back features, 1-15 care, 2-32 front features, 1-4­1-11 left side features, 1-12 right side features, 1-13 setting tablet options, 2-19 specifications, B-2 tips, 2-20 tutorials, 2-19 Index-7 Tablet PC (cont'd) using, 2-20 using as a full-featured PC, 2-16 Tablet pens. See Pens Tablet stand features, 1-17, 1-18 folding up from landscape display, 2-11 folding up from portrait display, 2-13 landscape setup, 2-3, 2-4­2-7 portrait setup, 2-3, 2-8­2-11 setup overview, 2-2, 2-3 Taskbar icons, 4-6 Technical support, 8-5 Travel getting through customs, 7-4 LAN connection, 7-4 packing for, 7-3 preparing for, 7-2 using power connections, 7-3 Wireless LAN connection, 7-5 Troubleshooting, 8-2 features, 5-4 using, 5-7 using with AC power, 2-18 USB devices connecting, 1-13, 5-2 support, 5-2 USB diskette drive booting, C-2 connecting, 1-13, 5-4 features, 5-3 using, 5-4, C-2 USB Legacy support, 3-7 USB mouse, 1-20 USB ports, 1-13, 5-2, C-2 USB power port, 1-13 User password, 3-8 Utilities Application and Driver CD, 4-8 BIOS Setup utility, 3-2 BIOS Update, 3-13 NEC, 4-8 NEC Customize, 4-8 Product Recovery, 4-10 Refresh Battery, 3-7 U Uninstalling the hard drive password, 3-11 Unlocking the tablet PC, 1-8 UP button description, 1-9 locating, 1-5 Updating the BIOS, 3-13 Upgrading memory, 5-8 USB CD-R/RW drive connecting, 5-7 emergency release latch, 5-7 features, 5-4 using, 5-7 USB CD-ROM drive connecting, 2-18, 5-7 emergency release latch, 5-7 V Vents, 1-16 VGA port, 1-12 Video specifications, B-2 Volume, 8-4 Volume adjustment, 5-14 W Warm boot, C-4 Web site for NEC Solutions America, 9-3 Weight specifications, B-6 Windows introduction, 4-2 operating system, 4-2 power management, 4-2 Index-8 Windows keys, 1-19 Windows power management states, 4-7 Wireless LAN antenna, 6-2 connection while traveling, 7-5 features, 1-3, 6-2 LED, 1-10, 1-11 operation, 1-11 switch, 1-6, 1-7 turning on, 6-2 using, 6-2 Wireless Manager icon, 6-2 Work environment setting up, A-2 tips, 2-20 using your tablet PC, 1-2 X XGA LCD panel, C-2 Index-9 Regulatory Statements The following regulatory statements include the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement, compliance statements for Canada , battery disposal and replacement information, and the Declaration of Conformity. FCC Statement for United States Only Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Note 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. [. . . ]