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1 WalkAbout Computers H H a a m m m m e e r r h h e e a a d d R R T T U U s s e e r r ’ ’ s s G G u u i i d d e e Table of Contents WalkAbout Computers HAMMERHEAD RT User’s Guide – V030105 2 Thank You! We at WalkAbout Computers wish to thank you for purchasing the WalkAbout HAMMERHEAD RT computer .
Table of Contents WalkAbout Computers HAMMERHEAD RT User’s Guide – V030105 3 Table of Contents CHAPTER 1: INTR ODUCTION ......................... 5 Before you begin ..................................................................... 5 Standard feat ures .
Chapter 1 - Introduction WalkAbout Computers HAMMERHEAD RT User’s Guide – V030105 5 1 Introduction Your HAMMERHEAD RT tablet com puter gives you the power of a desktop computer, yet it also provides the portability and durability needed to gather and work with information in the field.
Chapter 1 - Introduction WalkAbout Computers HAMMERHEAD RT User’s Guide – V030105 7 Accessories and options available for the Hammerhead RT The following accessories and options are available for .
Chapter 1 - Introduction WalkAbout Computers HAMMERHEAD RT User’s Guide – V030105 9 Speaker USB Connector Battery gauge: The battery gauge consists of five LEDs, which indicate the approximate charge remaining on your computer. When all five lights are lit, the battery is fully charged.
Chapter 1 - Introduction WalkAbout Computers HAMMERHEAD RT User’s Guide – V030105 11 Back view Coaxial connector: Depending on the machine configuration, there may be a coaxial antenna connection near the center of the housing. The coaxial connector will allow you to connect an external antenna to an internal radio or GPS solution.
Chapter 2 – Hardware Operation WalkAbout Computers HAMMERHEAD RT User’s Guide – V030105 13 2 Hardware Operation Turning on the unit Turn the computer on by quickly depressing the yellow on/off button on the upper right-hand side of the computer (press for ½ to 1 second).
Chapter 2 – Hardware Operation WalkAbout Computers HAMMERHEAD RT User’s Guide – V030105 15 Touch Operations Touch Screen Operation The touch screen replaces a mouse in normal Windows operation. Wherever you touch the screen with y our finger or stylus, the computer interprets it as a mouse click.
Chapter 2 – Hardware Operation WalkAbout Computers HAMMERHEAD RT User’s Guide – V030105 17 As the battery power availability decr eases, the LED’s will turn off from top to bottom. For example, when t he top light begins to flash, the computer has approximately 90% charge remaining.
Chapter 2 – Hardware Operation WalkAbout Computers HAMMERHEAD RT User’s Guide – V030105 19 Batteries beyond one year of service may experience shorter run times. WalkAbout recommends replacing your batteries once a year or every 400-500 charge/discharge cycles for optimal battery performance.
Chapter 2 – Hardware Operation WalkAbout Computers HAMMERHEAD RT User’s Guide – V030105 21 batteries in less time, compared to the current WalkAbout external battery charger.
Chapter 2 – Hardware Operation WalkAbout Computers HAMMERHEAD RT User’s Guide – V030105 23 Keyboard: Industry standard 5 din PS2 style keyboard connector. LPT 1: Industry standard 25-pin Centronics compatible parallel connector. COM 1: Industry standard DB-9 serial connector.
Chapter 2 – Hardware Operation WalkAbout Computers HAMMERHEAD RT User’s Guide – V030105 25 SIDE VIEW FRONT VIEW Noise reduction circuitry, surge prot ection, reverse polarity protection, and power conditioning circuitry are built into the HAMMERDOCK.
Chapter 3 – Software Operation WalkAbout Computers HAMMERHEAD RT User’s Guide – V030105 27 3 Software Operation This chapter shows you how to impr ove performance of your computer through screen calibration, battery maintenance and screen brightness settings.
Chapter 3 – Software Operation WalkAbout Computers HAMMERHEAD RT User’s Guide – V030105 29 Using power schemes Power schemes are a collection of settings that manages the power usage of your computer.
Chapter 3 – Software Operation WalkAbout Computers HAMMERHEAD RT User’s Guide – V030105 31 Auto backlight settings To have the backlight automatically turn off in direct sunlight, check the “Auto Off in Bright Light” option. To have the backlight automatically di m in low light conditions, check the “Auto Dim in Low Light” option.
Chapter 3 – Software Operation WalkAbout Computers HAMMERHEAD RT User’s Guide – V030105 33 Auto dim The blue line represents the minimum backlight setting at low light levels. Sliding the blue line up or down sets the auto dim brightness level. Up is brighter; down is darker.
Chapter 3 – Software Operation WalkAbout Computers HAMMERHEAD RT User’s Guide – V030105 35 How do I rotate the screen on my Hammerhead RT? • In the sys-tray, click on the disp lay settings icon; this will open the display properties menu. See figure below.
Chapter 3 – Software Operation WalkAbout Computers HAMMERHEAD RT User’s Guide – V030105 37 Writing Pad You can enter text by using ink in the writing pad. The writing pad is especially useful for tasks such as adding text to a Word 2003 document or updating a Microsoft Office Ex cel 2003 spreadsheet.
Chapter 3 – Software Operation WalkAbout Computers HAMMERHEAD RT User’s Guide – V030105 39 Speech You can use your voice either to di ctate or give commands.
Chapter 3 – Software Operation WalkAbout Computers HAMMERHEAD RT User’s Guide – V030105 41 How to reinstall the Journal Note Writer Printer If you have accidentally deleted this "p rinter&q.
Chapter 3 – Software Operation WalkAbout Computers HAMMERHEAD RT User’s Guide – V030105 43 To create a sticky note: • Launch Sticky Notes and the applicat ion automatically opens to a new note. • Start writing on the surface of the note. • Click the red record button to record a voice message for a maximum of 30 seconds per note.
Chapter 4 – FAQs WalkAbout Computers HAMMERHEAD RT User’s Guide – V030105 45 4 FAQs Following is a list of common questi ons and answers that are presented to WalkAbout’s telephone support technicians.
Chapter 4 – FAQs WalkAbout Computers HAMMERHEAD RT User’s Guide – V030105 47 • A non-metallic bristle brush can be used to sweep out any dust or foreign particles How do I clean the glass on the face of the unit? • On pen machines, a non-abrasive glass cleaner can be used to wash the display glass.
Chapter 4 – FAQs WalkAbout Computers HAMMERHEAD RT User’s Guide – V030105 49 What do I do when the battery discharges and w ill not charge in the unit? • There are several fused circuits in the Hammerhead designed to protect the core electronics.
Chapter 5 – Warranty WalkAbout Computers HAMMERHEAD RT User’s Guide – V030105 51 5 Warranty Information This chapter outlines coverage, terms and conditions of WalkAbout Computer’s Limited Warranty and how to obtain warranty service. The standard WalkAbout Computers Limited Warranty is valid for one year from the date of shipmen t.
Chapter 5 – Warranty WalkAbout Computers HAMMERHEAD RT User’s Guide – V030105 53 (iii) Return the Products, Accessories and/or Replacement Products with the above mentioned information, trans portation and insurance costs prepaid to WalkAbout Computers’ wa rranty repair facility at the address noted below.
Chapter 5 – Warranty WalkAbout Computers HAMMERHEAD RT User’s Guide – V030105 55 7. COMPANY INFORMATION AND RETURN ADDRESS All returns for warranty service should be made to: WalkAbout Computers.
Notices WalkAbout Computers HAMMERHEAD RT User’s Guide – V030105 57 Trademark Acknowledgments PhoenixBIOS™ 6.0 is a trademark of Phoenix Technologies Ltd. Microsoft® Windows® 98 is a r egistered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Microsoft® Windows NT Workstation 4.
Notices WalkAbout Computers HAMMERHEAD RT User’s Guide – V030105 59 If necessary, the user should cons ult an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions.
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