Sahara NetSlate a510 User's Guide

User’s GuideSahara NetSlate® a51012.1” Tablet PC

Table of ContentsTable of Contents ixPreface iCopyright iDisclaimer iiImportant Safety Instructions iiCaution iiiSafety Notices for the Power C

Chapter 05: Securing Your Sahara NetSlate 996. Press R3 to Save and Exit, and then press R2 to commit the changes and exit the BIOS. Taking Owne

100 Chapter 05: Securing Your Sahara NetSlate5. From the window that appears, tap the “Shutdown” button to turn off the system. 6. Power on the S

Chapter 05: Securing Your Sahara NetSlate 1018. Once you have saved your password, tap on the “Initial-ize” button. You will see a message telli

102 Chapter 05: Securing Your Sahara NetSlateTo learn more about TPM command blocking and using group policies to configure command blocking, tap o

Chapter 05: Securing Your Sahara NetSlate 1033. The Create Your Password window should open and the cur-sor will be in a field labeled “New Passw

104 Chapter 05: Securing Your Sahara NetSlateAfter creating your password, if you try and log into Windows but the on-screen keyboard doesn’t appe

Chapter 05: Securing Your Sahara NetSlate 105NOTE: Place a check in the box labeled “Do not show again” if you do not want to be presented with t

106 Chapter 05: Securing Your Sahara NetSlate4. Tap on the box above whichever finger you wish to enroll first.5. When the enroll-ment window appe

Chapter 05: Securing Your Sahara NetSlate 107NOTE: The illustration in the enrollment window shows that you must slide your finger across the scan

108 Chapter 05: Securing Your Sahara NetSlateApplication LauncherAssociate an application with any enrolled fingerprint. Once assigned, you can lau

x Table of ContentsBattery Usage and Care 35Using the Batteries for the First Time 36Calibrating the batteries 36Charging the Batteries Under T

Chapter 05: Securing Your Sahara NetSlate 109Strong Password Generator (requires full Protector Suite)Generates strong passwords that are difficult

110 Chapter 05: Securing Your Sahara NetSlateProtecting Your Files Using BitLocker Drive EncryptionBitLocker is a feature available only in Micros

Chapter 05: Securing Your Sahara NetSlate 1112. From the BitLocker Drive Encryption control panel, tap on the Turn on BitLocker link next to the

Chapter 06: Upgrading Your Sahara NetSlate 113 Chapter 06Upgrading Your Sahara NetSlateOut of the box, your new Sahara NetSlate is a versatile, m

114 Chapter 06: Upgrading Your Sahara NetSlate3. When disconnecting a cable from the computer, always pull on its connector, not on the cable its

Chapter 06: Upgrading Your Sahara NetSlate 115installed on your system, or by launching the setup application located in “C:\Drivers\3G” on your

116 Chapter 06: Upgrading Your Sahara NetSlate4. Unlock the cover by placing your fingernail or another small flat object into the wide oval shaped

Chapter 06: Upgrading Your Sahara NetSlate 117Your Sahara NetSlate can accommodate one (1) DDR3, 204-pin SODIMM module for a total of up to 4.0 G

118 Chapter 06: Upgrading Your Sahara NetSlateNOTE: The RAM slot should already be populated with either a 2.0GB or 4.0GB DDR3 module. If a 4.0GB

Table of Contents xiInput Panel Options 65Opening 65Handwriting 65Ink to text conversion 66Insertion 66Text Completion 67Advanced 67Improving H

Chapter 06: Upgrading Your Sahara NetSlate 119the slot before pressing it down. Do not force it, if the module will not press downward you probab

120 Chapter 06: Upgrading Your Sahara NetSlateYour Sahara NetSlate comes pre-configured with a data storage drive that is easy to upgrade. Before i

Chapter 06: Upgrading Your Sahara NetSlate 1214. Take hold of the plastic drive release strip and gently pull the drive out of its compartment a

122 Chapter 06: Upgrading Your Sahara NetSlateUsing the TabletKiosk Modular Expansion SystemYour Sahara NetSlate features a modular expansion syst

Chapter 06: Upgrading Your Sahara NetSlate 1233. Remove the cover to expose the expansion module port. 4. Align the connector on the module you

Chapter 07: Troubleshooting 125 Chapter 07TroubleshootingThis chapter describes how to locate information and solve some of the problems you may

126 Chapter 07: TroubleshootingBattery Problems/SolutionsProblem Possible Cause SolutionBeeping sound. The tablet’s battery is low and Hibernation

Chapter 07: Troubleshooting 127Internet Problems/SolutionsProblem Possible Cause SolutionUnable to connect to the Internet.Account for Internet S

128 Chapter 07: TroubleshootingNetworking Problems/SolutionsProblem Possible Cause SolutionCannot see the network.Wireless transmitter is turned o

xii Table of ContentsAdjusting Audio Playback 90Volume Level 90Set Default Playback Device 91Speaker Configuration 91Sound Effects 91Default Au

Chapter 07: Troubleshooting 129Input and Screen Display Problems/SolutionsProblem Possible Cause SolutionThe screen is blank. The system has gone

130 Chapter 07: TroubleshootingUpgrade Problems/SolutionsProblem Possible Cause SolutionAfter upgrading the computer’s RAM, the system does not bo

Chapter 07: Troubleshooting 131USB Problems/SolutionsProblem Possible Cause SolutionAn external device does not work when it is connected to one

132 Chapter 07: TroubleshootingRecovering Your SystemWhile Windows® 7 is a very stable and robust operating system, there may be times where you’l

Chapter 07: Troubleshooting 1333. Select “Reinstall Win-dows”. You will be given the opportunity to back up your files before you proceed. If you

134 Chapter 07: TroubleshootingNOTE: The easiest way to enter the Advanced Boot Menu is by repeatedly pressing the [F8] key as soon as you see the

Chapter 07: Troubleshooting 135Click on the last option “Reinstall Windows” to restore your system.5. You will then be given one last chance to

Appendix A: BIOS Set-up 137The BIOS (Basic Input Output System) set-up uses a menu interface that allows users to configure their system. The top

138 Appendix A: BIOS Set-upBIOS Key Mapping LegendSpecific function keys on the Sahara NetSlate a510 have alternate functionality when in DOS mode

Table of Contents xiiiPower Problems/Solutions 128Input and Screen Display Problems/Solutions 129Upgrade Problems/Solutions 130USB Problems/Sol

Appendix A: BIOS Set-up 139Main MenuSystem TimeSets the system time. Accepts and displays values in 24 hour format.System DateSets the system date

140 Appendix A: BIOS Set-upAdvanced MenuIDE ConfigurationSets SATA mode to Compatible (for standard SATA hard drives), Enhanced (for IDE emulation

Appendix A: BIOS Set-up 141Trusted ComputingEnables/Disables and sets state of the Trusted Platform Module.Battery CalibrationStarts battery calib

142 Appendix A: BIOS Set-upBoot MenuBoot Devices PrioritySets the device priority the system looks for to boot from. Can be a physically attached

Appendix A: BIOS Set-up 143SecuritySupervisor PasswordSets password to enter and change settings in BIOS. Setting only this password will not requ

144 Appendix A: BIOS Set-upSave & ExitSave Changes and ExitSaves the changes made to the BIOS and exits. Selecting [Yes] saves changes and exi

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Appendix B: Specifications 147 Appendix BSpecificationsProcessorIntel® Atom™ D525 (1.8GHz, 13W max TDP)  Two (2) cores, four (4) threads  On die,

148 Appendix B: SpecificationsPower Management  Support for ACPI 1.0b  Support for C0, C1, S0, S3-S5 ACPI power states  PC99 suspend to DRAM sup

xiv Table of ContentsPower Management 148Memory 148Batteries 148Data Storage Drives 149Video 149Input Panels 149Resistive Touch Screen 149Proj

Appendix B: Specifications 149Data Storage Drives  2.5” 9.5 mm, Ultra DMA SATA II 300 MB/s  Configurations from 40 GB Solid State Drive (standard

150 Appendix B: SpecificationsWacom® Active Digitizer  Technology: Electromagnetic Resonance  Resolution: 0.01mm (2540ppi)  Coordinate Accuracy:

Appendix B: Specifications 151Audio  High Definition Audio Codec (ALC272-GR)  Microsoft® WLP 3.10 compliant  Two (2) stereo DACs support 16/20/2

152 Appendix B: Specifications  Supports Infrastructure or ad hoc (peer-to-peer) network architectures  Supports seamless roaming between respect

Appendix B: Specifications 153  Advanced Crypto Engine (ACE) for asymmetric key opera-tions (up to 2048-bit key length)  Power saving sleep mode

154 Appendix B: SpecificationsMeasurements  300 mm x 220 mm x 24 mm (11.81 in x 8.66 in x .95 in)Case Color  Black front, silver backLED Indicato

Appendix B: Specifications 155AC Adapter  Input voltage (nominal): 100 ~ 240 Vac  Input voltage (maximum): 90 ~ 265 Vac  Input Frequency: 47

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Chapter 01: Getting Started 17 Chapter 01Getting StartedCongratulations on your purchase of a Sahara NetSlate® a510 Tablet PC. Your dual mode tou

18 Chapter 01: Getting Started8. Stylus Pen (may not be included with certain touch only configurations)Setting Up Your Sahara NetSlatePlease read

Preface i PrefacePrefaceThis manual will help you get the most out of your new Sahara NetSlate® a510 Tablet PC. If you are a new computer user, o

Chapter 01: Getting Started 19Slide the battery-locking tab (the tab closest to the top of the tablet) up to the “locked” ( ) position. Once th

20 Chapter 01: Getting StartedThe batteries on the Sahara NetSlate a510 are hot swappable. This means you can change out discharged batteries for

Chapter 01: Getting Started 21to the Internet and/or a corporate LAN using a wired connection as opposed to wirelessly, connect the external peri

22 Chapter 01: Getting Startedfingers or a stylus pen. Navigating with a touch screen is differ-ent from navigating with a mouse, while using a styl

Chapter 01: Getting Started 23the screen for about a second or so will perform a right mouse button click. An animated circle will draw around th

24 Chapter 01: Getting StartedTIP: When trying to select or activate something on the screen with the stylus pen, pay attention to the position of

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Chapter 02: Touring the Sahara NetSlate 27 Chapter 02Touring the Sahara NetSlateThe Sahara NetSlate a510 includes a number of physical charac-teri

28 Chapter 02: Touring the Sahara NetSlateFront View1. Data Drive Activity and Battery Status LEDs Blinks when internal HDD / SSD reads or writ

ii PrefaceDisclaimerThe specifications and information in this manual are subject to change without prior notice in order to improve reliability, d

Chapter 02: Touring the Sahara NetSlate 29Back View1. TabletKiosk Expansion Module Port Remove cover to install modular expansion modules2. Sys

30 Chapter 02: Touring the Sahara NetSlateLeft View1. Carrying Strap Bracket Attachment Port Used with optional shoulder strap or system handle2.

Chapter 02: Touring the Sahara NetSlate 31Right View1. Battery Bay Two (2) with Lithium Ion Battery Pack2. Function Buttons R1: Top Button turn

32 Chapter 02: Touring the Sahara NetSlateTop View1. TabletKiosk Modular Expansion Port Remove cover to install modular expansion modules2. Syst

Chapter 02: Touring the Sahara NetSlate 33Bottom View1. Docking Cradle Stabilizing Groove Used to help secure the Sahara NetSlate in its docking

Chapter 03 Battery Usage and Care 35 Chapter 03Battery Usage and CareSahara NetSlate a510 Tablet PCs features two (2) Lithium-Ion batteries that

36 Chapter 03: Battery Usage and CareUsing the Batteries for the First TimeBefore using the Tablet PC on battery power for the first time, the batt

Chapter 03: Battery Usage and Care 372. Disconnect the AC adapter and power on the tablet. Let the batteries run down until the system automatic

38 Chapter 03: Battery Usage and CareNOTE: This procedure will take a while as the system will discharge the batteries and then charge them again.

Preface iiiWhen the AC adapter is plugged into an electrical outlet, place the power cord so it will not be stepped on or walked on. Do not place

Chapter 03: Battery Usage and Care 39used in your computer or being exposed to an overly hot environment, the battery may not charge when you con

40 Chapter 03: Battery Usage and CareIMPORTANT: To avoid damage, only use TabletKiosk replacement batteries. To prevent loss of data, do not remov

Chapter 03: Battery Usage and Care 41For optimal longevity of the battery packs, it is important to periodically charge them in order to keep the

Chapter 04: Using Your Sahara NetSlate with Microsoft® Windows® 7 43 Chapter 04Using Your Sahara NetSlate with Microsoft® Windows® 7Tablet PCs ar

44 Chapter 04: Using Your Sahara NetSlate with Microsoft® Windows® 7When using the stylus pen, hold it as if you were writing with a standard pen.

Chapter 04: Using Your Sahara NetSlate with Microsoft® Windows® 7 45Selecting Multiple ItemsWindows® 7 is well aware of how you manipulate items

46 Chapter 04: Using Your Sahara NetSlate with Microsoft® Windows® 7In order to calibrate the capacitive touch screen:1. Tap on “START g Control

Chapter 04: Using Your Sahara NetSlate with Microsoft® Windows® 7 47Enabling and Disabling Touch InputTo disable touch input in Windows, uncheck

48 Chapter 04: Using Your Sahara NetSlate with Microsoft® Windows® 7If you find you are often double-tapping when you don’t mean to, adjust the Spe

iv PrefaceSafety Notices for the Power CordThis equipment has a 2 or 3-wire power cord. Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. Contact you

Chapter 04: Using Your Sahara NetSlate with Microsoft® Windows® 7 49The “Advanced Options...” button opens a panel that allows the positioning (r

50 Chapter 04: Using Your Sahara NetSlate with Microsoft® Windows® 7the object ceases to exert its affect. Windows inertia functions the same way a

Chapter 04: Using Your Sahara NetSlate with Microsoft® Windows® 7 51Calibrating the Resistive Touch ScreenIf the pointer isn’t properly following

52 Chapter 04: Using Your Sahara NetSlate with Microsoft® Windows® 74. When the calibration is complete, you can test the screen accuracy by eith

Chapter 04: Using Your Sahara NetSlate with Microsoft® Windows® 7 53Edge CompensationThe edge compensation sliders are used to adjust your abilit

54 Chapter 04: Using Your Sahara NetSlate with Microsoft® Windows® 7Configuring and Calibrating the DigitizerThe Electromagnetic Active Digitizer b

Chapter 04: Using Your Sahara NetSlate with Microsoft® Windows® 7 55DUAL MODE SCREEN NOTE: If you have a dual mode system that also has a touch s

56 Chapter 04: Using Your Sahara NetSlate with Microsoft® Windows® 7current calibration settings, or tap “Try again” and repeat the calibration.Pe

Chapter 04: Using Your Sahara NetSlate with Microsoft® Windows® 7 57If you find you are often double-tapping when you don’t mean to, adjust the Sp

58 Chapter 04: Using Your Sahara NetSlate with Microsoft® Windows® 7Pen ConfigurationUsing the Pen Tablet Properties control panel, you can adjust:

Preface vwith the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will

Chapter 04: Using Your Sahara NetSlate with Microsoft® Windows® 7 59Adding a command to the menu1. Tap on the “Add” drop down menu and select “K

60 Chapter 04: Using Your Sahara NetSlate with Microsoft® Windows® 74. Repeat as many combina-tions as you like and then go to the “Pop-up Items”

Chapter 04: Using Your Sahara NetSlate with Microsoft® Windows® 7 61Entering Text with the Tablet PC Input PanelComplementing Microsoft’s Digital

62 Chapter 04: Using Your Sahara NetSlate with Microsoft® Windows® 7NOTE FOR TOUCH SCREEN USERS: This also works with a touch screen. Just tap whe

Chapter 04: Using Your Sahara NetSlate with Microsoft® Windows® 7 63Tools MenuTo switch between word-by-word and character-by-character modes, ta

64 Chapter 04: Using Your Sahara NetSlate with Microsoft® Windows® 7Input Panel just to the left of the “Close” button. Tapping on this bar opens

Chapter 04: Using Your Sahara NetSlate with Microsoft® Windows® 7 65Tools MenuThe Tools menu on the keyboard allows you to switch between the sta

66 Chapter 04: Using Your Sahara NetSlate with Microsoft® Windows® 7Ink to text conversionThis tab has options for adjusting when the Input Panel

Chapter 04: Using Your Sahara NetSlate with Microsoft® Windows® 7 67Text CompletionThis tab allows you to turn off and on AutoComplete and Predic-

68 Chapter 04: Using Your Sahara NetSlate with Microsoft® Windows® 7NOTE: You can also access the Handwriting Personalization application from the

vi Prefacec. For portable devices without a co-location condition (eg. notebook pc)FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement: 1. This Transmitter must

Chapter 04: Using Your Sahara NetSlate with Microsoft® Windows® 7 69matic Learning”. This enables Windows to learn your handwriting on the fly as

70 Chapter 04: Using Your Sahara NetSlate with Microsoft® Windows® 7Using Gestures to Improve ProductivityWhen using Windows® 7 on a standard lapt

Chapter 04: Using Your Sahara NetSlate with Microsoft® Windows® 7 71Editing FlicksIn addition to the above flicks, there are four default edit flic

72 Chapter 04: Using Your Sahara NetSlate with Microsoft® Windows® 73. At the top of the tab there is a check box that should be selected called

Chapter 04: Using Your Sahara NetSlate with Microsoft® Windows® 7 73down menu or by creating your own custom action. To create a custom action:1.

74 Chapter 04: Using Your Sahara NetSlate with Microsoft® Windows® 7Standard Windows multi-touch gestures only support capacitive touch screens.En

Chapter 04: Using Your Sahara NetSlate with Microsoft® Windows® 7 75document. Alternately, you can place two fingers on the screen and then rotate

76 Chapter 04: Using Your Sahara NetSlate with Microsoft® Windows® 7Connecting to the InternetYour Sahara NetSlate allows you to connect to the In

Chapter 04: Using Your Sahara NetSlate with Microsoft® Windows® 7 776. On the Networking Tab, you’ll see a list box called “This connection uses

78 Chapter 04: Using Your Sahara NetSlate with Microsoft® Windows® 77. If DHCP is used on your network, tap “Obtain an IP address automatically”

Preface viiCaution: When using IEEE 802.11a wireless LAN, this product is restricted to indoor use, due to its operation in the 5.15–5.25 GHz fre

Chapter 04: Using Your Sahara NetSlate with Microsoft® Windows® 7 792. Tap on the “Alternate Con-figuration” tab and select the “User configured”

80 Chapter 04: Using Your Sahara NetSlate with Microsoft® Windows® 74. If the wireless network you are attempting to connect to is security-enabl

Chapter 04: Using Your Sahara NetSlate with Microsoft® Windows® 7 813. If the Bluetooth Assistant is not running, tap on “START g All Programs g

82 Chapter 04: Using Your Sahara NetSlate with Microsoft® Windows® 76. The Wizard should com-plete the pairing process and inform you that your d

Chapter 04: Using Your Sahara NetSlate with Microsoft® Windows® 7 83If you have trouble connecting to your Bluetooth device, make sure you comple

84 Chapter 04: Using Your Sahara NetSlate with Microsoft® Windows® 7Configuring your Display Device(s)When the Intel® GMA Driver Control Panel open

Chapter 04: Using Your Sahara NetSlate with Microsoft® Windows® 7 85open a window that allows you to choose how your desktop will display on scre

86 Chapter 04: Using Your Sahara NetSlate with Microsoft® Windows® 7Two display boxes on the right side of the panel will allow you to monitor how

Chapter 04: Using Your Sahara NetSlate with Microsoft® Windows® 7 87desktop settings and only effect the video playback window. You can use these

88 Chapter 04: Using Your Sahara NetSlate with Microsoft® Windows® 7navigating to the proper section, etc. in order to make a com-monly used setti

Chapter 04: Using Your Sahara NetSlate with Microsoft® Windows® 7 89Getting More HelpThe Support tab in the "Information" panel provide

90 Chapter 04: Using Your Sahara NetSlate with Microsoft® Windows® 7HD Audio Manager icon ( ) and tap on “Sound Manager” from the pop-up menu that

Chapter 04: Using Your Sahara NetSlate with Microsoft® Windows® 7 91volume muting. The volume level applies to the default audio playback device.

92 Chapter 04: Using Your Sahara NetSlate with Microsoft® Windows® 7Use the Equalizer to adjust the waveform of the audio playback to better confo

Chapter 04: Using Your Sahara NetSlate with Microsoft® Windows® 7 93audio, so higher settings may not also produce audio output that sounds bette

94 Chapter 04: Using Your Sahara NetSlate with Microsoft® Windows® 7Mobility Center puts these import functions together at your fingertip: screen

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Chapter 05: Securing Your Sahara NetSlate 97Your Sahara NetSlate is equipped with a security enabled BIOS, a Trust Platform Module (TPM) that is T

98 Chapter 05: Securing Your Sahara NetSlateInitializing TPMThe first thing you must do in order to begin securing your computer is to initialize t