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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. As you use t...

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 a...

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). Note: Holding the on/off but...

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 your finger or stylus, the computer interprets it as a mouse click. Due...

Chapter 2 – Hardware Operation WalkAbout Computers HAMMERHEAD RT User’s Guide – V030105 17 As the battery power availability decreases, the LED’s will turn off from top to bottom. For example, when the top light begins to flash, the computer has approximately 90% charge remaining. If four LED’s are ...

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. Where ...

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. Typical Charge Time per battery is 1.7 hours. When should I calibrate my batteries? You should calibrate your batteries if th...

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. COM 2: COM 2 on most do...

Chapter 2 – Hardware Operation WalkAbout Computers HAMMERHEAD RT User’s Guide – V030105 25 SIDE VIEW FRONT VIEW Noise reduction circuitry, surge protection, reverse polarity protection, and power conditioning circuitry are built into the HAMMERDOCK. In some cases a GPS receiver may also be included....

Chapter 3 – Software Operation WalkAbout Computers HAMMERHEAD RT User’s Guide – V030105 27 3 Software Operation This chapter shows you how to improve performance of your computer through screen calibration, battery maintenance and screen brightness settings. It also covers some of the unique feature...

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. You can select from a number of power schemes that are available in Power Options in the Control Pa...

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 dim in low light conditions, check the ...

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. The red line represents...

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 display settings icon; this will open the display properties menu. See figure below. • Click on the settings tab. • Click the adv...

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 Excel 2003 spreadsheet....

Chapter 3 – Software Operation WalkAbout Computers HAMMERHEAD RT User’s Guide – V030105 39 Speech You can use your voice either to dictate or give commands. For example, you can dictate to your Tablet PC to enter text into a program. You can use voice commands to correct any errors, format text that...

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 "printer", replace it as follows: • Click on Start • Click on Run • Type in: journal /RepairNoteWriter • Click on ...

Chapter 3 – Software Operation WalkAbout Computers HAMMERHEAD RT User’s Guide – V030105 43 To create a sticky note: • Launch Sticky Notes and the application 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 m...

Chapter 4 – FAQs WalkAbout Computers HAMMERHEAD RT User’s Guide – V030105 45 4 FAQs Following is a list of common questions and answers that are presented to WalkAbout’s telephone support technicians. If you don’t see an answer to your question here, please contact Technical Support at 888-872-1100 ...

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 will not charge in the unit? • There are several fused circuits in the Hammerhead designed to protect the core electronics. In the event that the unit will not initiate the charg...

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...

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, transportation and insurance costs prepaid to WalkAbout Computers’ warranty repair facility at the address noted b...

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 1501 Northpoint Parkway, Suite 103 West Palm Beach, FL 33407 (888) 462-0300 (561) 712-0300 Customer Servi...

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 registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Microsoft® Windows NT Workstation 4.0 is a registered trademark of Mic...

Notices WalkAbout Computers HAMMERHEAD RT User’s Guide – V030105 59 If necessary, the user should consult an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions. The user might find the following book prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful: "How to Identify and ...