Motion Computing J3500 T008 User's Guide

J3500 Tablet PCUser’s Guide

4 Chapter 1 Getting StartedShoulder strap attach pointAttach point for the shoulder strap.Air vent Dissipates heat from the Tablet PC.Battery status l

Chapter 1 Getting Started 5Security slot Connect a security cable to protect the Tablet PC from theft.Air vent Dissipates heat from the Tablet PC.Audi

6 Chapter 1 Getting StartedSetting up the J3500The J3500 is self-contained, so you can start using it immediately. You should connect AC power until t

Chapter 1 Getting Started 7Step 4: Calibrate the digitizerWith a Tablet PC, you frequently use a pen or touch instead of a mouse and keyboard for inpu

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9Features2The Motion Computing J3500 Tablet PC has the power and features of a notebook computer, while giving you the added mobility and versatility

10 Chapter 2 FeaturesPen and touchAn important difference between traditional PCs and Tablet PCs is that you frequently use the pen or touch screen to

Chapter 2 Features 11Front panel buttonsYou can use the buttons on the front of the Tablet PC to perform many functions without having to use the pen.

12 Chapter 2 FeaturesBattery status lightYou can use the indicator light on the right side of the Tablet PC to monitor the status of the battery. The

Chapter 2 Features 13SecurityThe J3500 provides a safe computing environment that enables strong security protection and serves as the foundation for

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14 Chapter 2 FeaturesDisplayThe J3500 includes a 12.1-inch display with the following features:• A highly readable LCD (liquid crystal display).• WXGA

Chapter 2 Features 15Ambient light sensor (ALS)If you have dynamic brightness selected and are running on battery power, the ambient light sensor meas

16 Chapter 2 FeaturesSecurity slotYou can use the security slot to attach the Tablet PC to a desk, table or other fixture. You must purchase a securit

Chapter 2 Features 17Express card slot (optional)The Express card slot holds one Express card for networking, memory expansion, or accessories. • To i

18 Chapter 2 FeaturesMobile broadband with GPS (optional)Your Tablet PC may have an embedded Qualcomm® Gobi2000™ module. The Gobi™ module lets you con

Chapter 2 Features 19Bluetooth wireless (optional)Your Tablet PC has an integrated Bluetooth adapter. With Bluetooth, computers and other devices—such

20 Chapter 2 FeaturesJ-Series FlexDock (optional)The J-Series FlexDock provides a docking tray and ports for connecting the J3500 Tablet PC to the fol

Chapter 2 Features 21J-Series Mobile Keyboard (optional)The J-Series Mobile Keyboard is a thin-profile, portable, full size keyboard solution for ente

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23Using your Tablet PC3The J3500 Tablet PC runs the Microsoft Windows® 7 operating system, which includes ink-to-text and handwriting recognition, voi

iiiContentsChapter 1 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Finding information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

24 Chapter 3 Using your Tablet PCUsing Motion DashboardMotion Dashboard puts many common tablet-related settings and tasks at your fingertips. For exa

Chapter 3 Using your Tablet PC 25Using the Motion utilityClick the Motion utility icon ( ) in the notification area ( ). You may need to click the u

26 Chapter 3 Using your Tablet PCStore the pen in the pen bay when not in use. To store the pen in the pen bay, insert it into the bay and press it un

Chapter 3 Using your Tablet PC 27Configuring pen optionsYou can use pen options to enable or disable the pen function button and the pen eraser.To con

28 Chapter 3 Using your Tablet PCNote: If the Tablet PC does not respond when you tap or touch with your finger, try using more area of your fingertip

Chapter 3 Using your Tablet PC 29Configuring front panel buttonsAs you become more familiar with your Tablet PC, you may want to customize the buttons

30 Chapter 3 Using your Tablet PCUsing Motion QuickNavMotion QuickNav provides multiple QWERTY keyboard lay-outs and numeric pads for quickly entering

Chapter 3 Using your Tablet PC 31You can also access QuickNav features from some of the front panel buttons. The following table shows the hardware bu

32 Chapter 3 Using your Tablet PCUsing the camera (optional)You can use the built-in camera to take pictures. For more information about the camera, s

Chapter 3 Using your Tablet PC 33Camera tips• Hold the camera steady and allow it to focus.• If your pen is tethered, ensure that the tether is not in

iv ContentsChapter 3 Using your Tablet PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23Using Motion Dashboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

34 Chapter 3 Using your Tablet PCUsing the Express card reader (optional)The Express card slot holds one Express card for networking, memory expansion

Chapter 3 Using your Tablet PC 35Rotating the displayYou can easily change the screen orientation to fit your current task. You may want to use the po

36 Chapter 3 Using your Tablet PC5. For Display Scheme, select one of the following:• Mirror Display. Duplicates the Tablet PC display on the external

Chapter 3 Using your Tablet PC 37Connecting headphones, external speakers, or a microphoneYou can connect headphones or external speakers to the headp

38 Chapter 3 Using your Tablet PCTrain your computer to recognize your speechUse this procedure to improve your computer’s ability to understand your

Chapter 3 Using your Tablet PC 39Using power plansThe J3500 includes a comprehensive suite of power management functions. By using power plans, you ca

40 Chapter 3 Using your Tablet PCChanging power plan settingsYou can edit the particular settings of an existing power plan. To create your own power

Chapter 3 Using your Tablet PC 41Using HibernateHibernation is a state in which your computer shuts down to save power but first saves everything in m

42 Chapter 3 Using your Tablet PCYou can also place the pointer over the battery icon in the notification area. The battery icon provides a graphical

Chapter 3 Using your Tablet PC 43Charging the batteryWhen the Tablet PC is connected to AC power, the battery automatically charges until it reaches f

Contents vSetting up users and passwords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52Setting up

44 Chapter 3 Using your Tablet PCRemoving and replacing the batteryYou can remove the battery to check the remaining power, or to replace it with a fu

Chapter 3 Using your Tablet PC 45Hot-swapping the batteryYou can hot-swap a battery while the Tablet PC is on and running on battery power if you have

46 Chapter 3 Using your Tablet PCInserting or removing a SIM cardUse the following procedure to insert or remove a SIM card.To insert or remove a SIM

Chapter 3 Using your Tablet PC 47Using Motion OmniPass and the fingerprint readerMotion OmniPass offers a secure and convenient system for managing yo

48 Chapter 3 Using your Tablet PC3. In the Choose Finger window, tap on the finger you want to enroll, then tap Next or Practice. Practice allows you

Chapter 3 Using your Tablet PC 49You can also capture a second fingerprint later. From the OmniPass Control Center, tap Run User Management Wizard, th

50 Chapter 3 Using your Tablet PCNote: For some applications, you may have to use the password wizard to register passwords. See “Using the password w

Chapter 3 Using your Tablet PC 51Using Windows Security CenterWindows Security Center provides a central location for you to manage your computer’s se

52 Chapter 3 Using your Tablet PCSetting up users and passwordsYou can use different types of user accounts and passwords to create various levels of

Chapter 3 Using your Tablet PC 53Setting up a hard disk drive (HDD) passwordYou can use a HDD password to protect the computer and the hard disk drive

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54 Chapter 3 Using your Tablet PCSetting up a Wi-Fi connectionUse this procedure to create a Wi-Fi connection.To set up a Wi-Fi connection1. Open the

Chapter 3 Using your Tablet PC 55Using the GPS receiverThe Gobi module includes a GPS receiver. The GPS receiver provides the current location, altitu

56 Chapter 3 Using your Tablet PCEnabling or disabling BluetoothBefore you can set up a Bluetooth device, you must enable the Bluetooth adapter on the

Chapter 3 Using your Tablet PC 57• For Tablet PCs transferring files, both computers must turn on the device transfer wizard, although only the receiv

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59Care and Maintenance4Proper care and maintenance will keep your Tablet PC working and in good condition for a long time. For general information abo

60 Chapter 4 Care and MaintenanceStandard display• Clean fingerprints and most marks from the display surface by wiping it with the soft cloth (provid

Chapter 4 Care and Maintenance 61Cleaning the fingerprint readerUnder normal circumstances, you should clean the fingerprint reader once a month, or w

62 Chapter 4 Care and MaintenanceOrdering new pensTo order pens, go to the Motion Computing accessories page at https://store.motioncomputing.com/.Tra

Chapter 4 Care and Maintenance 63DANGER: Do not transport Li-ion batteries in checked baggage. The baggage hold can get very hot, which can overheat t

1Getting Started1The Motion Computing® J3500 is a full-featured Tablet PC, combining performance, long battery life, and a lightweight, sleek design.

64 Chapter 4 Care and MaintenanceRestoring dataIf you experience a problem, you can use the Windows Recovery Environment to repair your Windows 7 file

Chapter 4 Care and Maintenance 65To restore the original factory image1. Start or restart the computer.2. After the initial BIOS screen, press and hol

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67Troubleshooting and SupportAMotion Computing Tablet PCs are thoroughly tested for performance and quality, but occasionally problems still occur. If

68 Appendix A Troubleshooting and SupportThe display goes black while the Tablet PC is still turned on• The computer might have turned off the display

Appendix A Troubleshooting and Support 69The display is too dim• The brightness may be set too low. Use Motion Dashboard to increase the brightness. S

70 Appendix A Troubleshooting and SupportThe eraser does not work• The eraser may not be enabled. You can use the Pen and Input Devices window to enab

Appendix A Troubleshooting and Support 71No sound is coming from any speakers• The volume may be set too low or muted. You can use Motion Dashboard to

72 Appendix A Troubleshooting and SupportFrequently asked questionsHow can I make the battery charge last longer?• For maximum conservation, you can u

Appendix A Troubleshooting and Support 73system into suspend or shutting it down. Connecting through legacy ports such as serial, parallel, and PS2 of

2 Chapter 1 Getting StartedOverviewThe following illustrations show the buttons, slots, and ports on the Motion J3500 Tablet PC. Speakers Listen to mu

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75IndexNumerics10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernetabout 16using 31802.11a/g/nabout 17enabling 53setting up 54using 53AAC adapterabout 19adjusting display brig

76 IndexDashboard buttonabout 2, 11configuring 29dictation mode 37digitizer penabout 10, 25calibrating 7directional pad 2, 11disablingthe eraser 27the

Index 77Internet Options 51Kkeyboard 26Llandscape mode 35LCDabout 14care and cleaning 60View Anywhere 14Li-ion battery 19liquid crystal display See LC

78 Indexprocedure 64SSecure Attention Sequenceabout 4securityfeatures 13using 13security slot 5, 16service 73setting up802.11a/g/n 54a BIOS password 5

Index 79Wwarranty 73Wi-Fiabout 17enabling 53setting up 54using 53Windows Firewall 51Windows Security button 4Windows Security Centerabout 51using 51wi

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Chapter 1 Getting Started 3FlexDock connector (cover shown)Connects to the FlexDock when docked. Remove the cover before attaching the J3500 to the d