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J3400 Tablet PC
User’s Guide
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Contents Chapter 1 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Finding information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Setting up the J3400. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chapter 3 Using your Tablet PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Using Motion Dashboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Using the Motion utility in the notification area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Using the pen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Using Tablet PC Input P
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Setting up a hard disk drive (HDD) password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Using Wi-Fi (802.11a/g/n) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Enabling or disabling Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Setting up a Wi-Fi connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Appendix A Troubleshooting and Support. . . . . . . . . .67 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Getting Started 1 The Motion Computing J3400 is a full-featured Tablet PC, combining performance, long battery life, and a lightweight, sleek design. The J3400 offers the latest innovations in mobile computing: a user-focused design, unmatched mobility, and state-of-the-art security. If you are new to Tablet PCs, use the information in this section to get started quickly. If you are already familiar with tablet computers, you can skip to the next chapter to learn about the features of the J
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Overview The following illustrations show the buttons, slots, and ports on the Motion J3400 Tablet PC. Front View Speakers Microphone Ambient light sensor Camera shutter Motion QuickNav Dashboard Escape Directional pad Microphones Speakers Listen to music or other audio. Microphones Record sounds and use for speech recognition. Ambient light Measures background light and can automatically adjust sensor the display brightness. Camera shutter Use to trigger the integrated camera. Motion QuickN
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Rear View Camera light FlexDock connector (cover showing) Camera lens Battery power indicator lights (right) Battery (left) Battery (right) Battery gauge Battery gauge button (right) button (left) Battery power Battery release switch (left) Battery release switch (right) indicator lights (left) FlexDock connector Connects to the FlexDock when docked. (cover showing) (Note: remove the cover before attaching the J3400 to the dock) Battery power Indicates amount of remaining battery power.
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Right Side Battery status Fingerprint Power button Card slots cover Pen tether Shoulder strap attach point light reader removed attach point Air vent Express card Pen Windows Security Smart card button slot (optional) slot (optional) Shoulder strap Attach point for the shoulder strap. attach point Air vent Dissipates heat from the tablet. Battery status light Indicates amount of remaining battery power. Windows Security Use to log on to or lock your tablet. Equivalent to button Ctrl+Alt+Del on
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Left Side Headphone port USB ports Video port (VGA) Power adapter port Air vent Microphone port Security slot Ethernet port Port covers removed Shoulder strap attach point Security slot Connect a security cable to protect your tablet from theft. Air vent Dissipates heat from the tablet. Audio in/ Connect a microphone or other audio source using a Microphone port 3.5 mm jack. Audio out/ Connect headphones, speakers, or audio equipment Headphone port using a 3.5 mm jack. Ethernet port Connect t
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Setting up the J3400 The J3400 is self-contained, so you can start using it immediately. You should connect AC power until the battery is fully charged. Use the following steps to get started: Step 1: Plug in the power adapter • Plug the power cord into the power adapter and the tablet, then plug the power cord into an outlet. Step 2: Connect the cables • If you want to connect your Tablet PC to a network, insert an Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port. To connect to a wireless network, see
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Step 3: Turn on the Tablet PC • Press the power button. As the Tablet PC starts, the power light comes on. The first time Windows starts, the Windows Vista Welcome Center appears. If you do not want this screen to appear every time you start the computer, clear the Run at startup check box. To return to the Welcome Center later, go to System and Maintenance in Control Panel. Step 4: Calibrate the digitizer With a Tablet PC, you frequently use a tablet pen instead of a mouse and keyboard for i
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8 Chapter 1 Getting Started
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Features 2 The Motion Computing J3400 Tablet PC has the power and features of a notebook computer, while giving you the added mobility and versatility of a tablet computer. Use the information in this chapter to get more familiar with the hardware features of your J3400 Tablet PC, such as buttons, slots, connectors, and wireless adapters. The J3400 Tablet PC includes the following integrated features: • Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor • Mobile Intel® GS45 Express Chipset • Wi-Fi (802.11a/g/n) net
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Pen An important difference between traditional PCs and Tablet PCs is that you frequently use the tablet pen to interact with the computer instead of a mouse and keyboard. The pen includes a pressure-sensitive tip, a function button and an eraser. The pen contains no batteries and requires no external power. Eraser Function button Tip For information about using the pen, see “Using the pen” on page 25. 10 Chapter 2 Features
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Front panel buttons You can use the buttons on the front of the tablet to perform many functions without having to use the pen. The buttons are customizable, so you can modify their functions to suit the way you work. See “Configuring front panel buttons” on page 28. Camera shutter Motion QuickNav Dashboard Esc Directional pad Secondary Button Primary (Press and hold button for one second) Camera shutter Use to trigger an exposure in the Opens Windows Photo built-in camera. Gallery. Motion
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Battery status light You can use the indicator light on the right side of the tablet to monitor the status of the battery. The following illustration and table show the battery status light and the various power state descriptions. Battery status light Status Description Steady green The battery is fully charged and the tablet is running on AC power Steady amber One or more batteries charging Off Not charging. The tablet is running on battery power. Flashing amber (fast) Battery charging faul
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Motion QuickNav Motion QuickNav allows you to quickly enter text using a selection of numeric pads or QWERTY keyboard layouts, in addition to giving you quick access to the J3400 Camera*, Audio, and GPS*. For example, you can quickly snap a picture using the camera button or QuickNav num pad, record or playback a voice note, or acquire GPS location and launch a web browser. To start Motion QuickNav • Press the Motion QuickNav quick-launch button or go to Start -> All Programs.-> Motion Qui
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Camera You can use the built-in 2-megapixel auto-focus camera to take pictures and save them to the hard disk drive. The camera lens is on the back of the unit, and includes a light to illuminate the subject. The camera produces pictures in JPG format with a resolution up to 1600 × 1200 pixels. The following table shows detailed specifications for the camera. Item Value Sensor array CMOS sensor 2.0 megapixel Pixel size 2.2μm x 2.2μm Optical format 1/4” S/N ratio 40dB F number 2.8 Focus Auto f
