Page 2 - Contents; Getting Started
Contents ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 i Getting Started Package Contents .................................................................. 2Optional Accessories .............................................................. 2Optional Warranties/Insurance ..................................................
Page 3 - Using Accessories
ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 ii Battery Pack ........................................................................... 20 The Lithium-Ion Battery ....................................................... 20Charging the Battery and Charging Time ............................ 20Checking the Battery Level ...
Page 4 - Appendix
ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 iii Appendix Specifications ......................................................................... 54Customer Support .................................................................. 55Cleaning and Maintenance ..................................................... 56 DI...
Page 6 - Package Contents
ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 2 Getting Started Congratulations on your purchase of a ViewSonic Convertible Tablet PC V1250. The V1250 is a fully functional PC with built-in LAN, and Wi-Fi TM wireless connectivity. With your V1250 you will be able to organize and access important business and personal i...
Page 7 - Precautions
ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 3 Precautions • For best viewing conditions view the screen from a distance of 15" to 18". • NEVER REMOVE THE REAR COVER. Your V1250 contains high voltage parts. You may suffer serious injury if you touch these parts. • Avoid exposing the screen to direct sunlight o...
Page 8 - Front View
ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 4 Knowing Your V1250 V1250 Tour This section shows the following views of visible ports and buttons: Front View Back View Left View Bottom View Front View Security Key (Ctrl-Alt-Del) Journal Sleep Wireless On/Off Rotate Microphone Open latch LCD Display Wireless ON/OFF Char...
Page 9 - Back View
ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 5 Back View VGA port DC IN Modem Ethernet USB Audio OUT Mic IN USB
Page 10 - Left View
ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 6 Left View Power ON latch SD Secure Disk, orMS Memory Stick slot, or MMC Multi Media Card Stylus slot PC card slot IEEE 1394 Firewire
Page 11 - Bottom View
ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 7 Bottom View Battery Pack Compartment Memory Expansion Slot Hard Drive Expansion Slot Docking Station Port Connection Battery Pack Latch Screw
Page 12 - Converting to a Tablet; To convert the V1250 to a tablet, do the following.
ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 8 Converting to a Tablet To convert the V1250 to a tablet, do the following. 1. Push in and slide the latch to the left while gently opening the display screen. Open the display to a vertical position as shown below. 2. Turn the display screen clockwise around in a half cir...
Page 13 - Press and slide the latch to the right.
ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 9 3. Press and slide the latch to the right. 4. Align the two white marks shown below as you close the display flat against the keyboard and the tablet clicks into place. 5. Now you have a Tablet PC. For more information on using the Tablet PC, see the V1250 User Guide.
Page 14 - Performance Features; The V1250 is equipped with a Mobile Intel
ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 10 Performance Features High Performance Processor The V1250 is equipped with a Mobile Intel ® Pentium M Processor. Intel 855 GM with 400 MHz Processor Side Bus. Meets Intel Centrino convertible tablet platform criteria with 12.1 LCD and EM type digitizer. Convert to PC Inn...
Page 15 - Bright LCD Touch-screen Display
ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 11 Bright LCD Touch-screen Display The system is equipped with 12.1 inch TFT XVGA touch-screen display panel for clear text and brilliant colors. Built-in light sensor for auto-adjustment of LCD brightness to save battery life. Wireless LAN, Fast Ethernet and Modem Connecti...
Page 16 - Software Included; Indicators – LED Status Indicators
ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 12 Software Included • Windows ® XP Tablet PC Edition which includes: • Microsoft ® Internet Explorer • Microsoft Outlook Express• Microsoft Windows Media Player • Adobe Acrobat Reader• Microsoft eBook Reader• Citrix ® ICA ® Client • Colligo Software – Eval• Franklin Planne...
Page 17 - Using the Keyboard
ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 13 Using the Keyboard For more information, see the Special Keys – Function Table below. Function Hotkey Beep Help Fn+F1 No Sleep Fn+F2 Yes Display Toggle Fn+F3 No Display On/Off Fn+F4 No Speaker On/Off Fn+F5 No Num Lock Fn+F11 No Scroll Lock Fn+F12 No Brightness Up Fn+Righ...
Page 18 - Using the Touch Pad
ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 14 Using the Touch Pad The Touch pad shown below acts like a mouse with special control keys. Scroll up/down, & push to Enter Right click - context menu Open Internet Escape Switch between applications
Page 19 - Storage; Hard Disk Drive; Remove the two screws holding the Hard Drive holder.; Optical Disk Drive
ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 15 Storage Hard Disk Drive Your V1250 offers a user-removable Hard Disk Drive. To replace, do the following: 1 Using a medium-size screwdriver, remove the screw holding the HD Bay cover. 2 Carefully remove the cover to expose the Hard Drive then slow pull it out using the p...
Page 20 - Display; Extending the Life of the TFT Display Device; Adjusting the Display Brightness
ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 16 Display Your V1250 uses a high performance 12.1-inch active matrix TFT panel that will display millions of colors at 1024 x 768 resolution. Caution: Do not place heavy objects on the LCD panel. Doing so may damage the display. Extending the Life of the TFT Display Device...
Page 21 - Screen Rotation
ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 17 4 Click Apply or OK. Screen Rotation To rotate the screen from Portrait to Landscape mode or vice versa, press the Rotate button ( ) on the Tablet PC. See the Front View shown earlier in this user guide.
Page 22 - XP Control Panels
ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 18 XP Control Panels Your V1250 running on XP has two ways to view the Control Panel as shown below: the Category View and the Classic View. Click here to switch to Classic View Click here to switch to Category View
Page 23 - Audio; Adjusting the Audio
ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 19 Audio Adjusting the Audio Adjust Windows ® audio features by pressing [Fn] on your keyboard and the up key [ ] or [Fn] and the down key [ ]. Or, from the speaker symbol in the task bar or the control panel. For more information on keyboard shortcuts including Mute audio,...
Page 24 - The Lithium-Ion Battery; Charging the Battery and Charging Time; CAUTION
ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 20 Battery Pack The Lithium-Ion Battery Your V1250 uses a removable Lithium-Ion battery pack that provides power when you don’t have access to an AC outlet. Handling Tips • Do not touch the metal ends of the battery connector.• Do not expose battery packs to temperatures be...
Page 25 - Checking the Battery Level
ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 21 Checking the Battery Level You can check the remaining battery power in the Windows ® battery status indicator located at the lower right-hand corner of the task tray as shown on the right. The Battery Status icon only appears in the task tray while the unit is running o...
Page 26 - Battery Warning
ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 22 Battery Warning Low Battery Warning The low battery condition occurs when the Battery Power falls to 6%. At this point, a Warning Bubble appears from the task tray along with a short beep as a reminder. Critical Battery Warning The Critical Battery Warning occurs when th...
Page 27 - Removing the Battery Pack; To remove the Battery Pack
ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 23 Removing the Battery Pack To remove the Battery Pack 1 Lay the Tablet PC face down on a soft flat surface such as a towel on a table top. CAUTION: Do not scratch the LCD display screen. 2 Slide the Battery Latch to the left as shown below. Put your thumb in the Battery t...
Page 28 - Windows XP Power Management; XP also offers a similar power management
ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 24 Windows XP Power Management In addition to the V1250’s built-in power management BIOS utility, Windows ® XP also offers a similar power management feature. To access this feature, click the Windows Start button > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Pow...
Page 29 - Power Saving Options; Bridge Battery Feature
ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 25 Power Saving Options When battery power reaches critical low (3% remaining), the system enters either one of the two power saving modes: • Stand By mode• Hibernate Mode - Save To Disk Stand By Mode In Stand By mode, hardware devices, such as display panel and hard disk, ...
Page 30 - Initial Setup; Charge the battery; (2) Gently press the battery down into the battery
ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 26 Using your V1250 Initial Setup 1 Charge the battery With the V1250 still turned off, let the battery fully charge the first time for up to 2.5 hours. Open the unit as shown in the one-page insert that came in the package.Caution: The battery’s overall life may be impacte...
Page 31 - Connect the power cord; Power Port on the back of the Tablet PC.
ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 27 2 Connect the power cord (1) With the V1250 turned off, plug AC/DC Adapter to the Power Port on the back of the Tablet PC. (2) Plug in Power Cord to AC/DC Adapter. (3) Plug the power cord into an AC wall outlet. AC Adapter DC-IN Connector The DC-in connector inserts into...
Page 32 - Slide the Power ON button.
ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 28 3 Turn the V1250 on Slide the Power ON button. Slide the power on button once to turn the unit on. If the unit is already on, then sliding the button powers the unit off.When the V1250 is plugged into an AC power outlet, the battery charges as you use the V1250. For more...
Page 33 - Booting up for the first time; To get started with your V1250, do any or all of the following:
ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 29 Booting up for the first time To get started with your V1250, do any or all of the following: 1 To familiarize yourself with the features and parts of the V1250, see the V1250 Features section in this guide. 2 For more information on using the V1250, click on Start > ...
Page 34 - Calibrating the touch screen
ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 30 Calibrating the touch screen Although your touch screen is already factory-calibrated, there may be times when the V1250 screen will need to be recalibrated for higher accuracy. The touch screen is a thin membrane on top of the LCD display that responds to mechanical pre...
Page 35 - Connectivity; Modem; Connecting the Modem; Plug the other; Ethernet; Fast Ethernet Network Adapter
ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 31 Connectivity For information on the ports, see the previous sections on the Back View and Side View. Modem Your V1250 comes equipped with a 56 Kbps V.90 internal fax/modem. This enables you to access networks and to send and receive e-mail through a standard telephone li...
Page 36 - Cabling Restrictions for Networks; Consult a Windows; Wireless LAN
ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 32 2 Connect the other end of the cable to either an Ethernet outlet jack or to an RJ-45 port on a UTP concentrator or hub in the network. Cabling Restrictions for Networks The following restrictions should be observed for 100BASE-T networks:• The maximum cable run length s...
Page 37 - USB; Expansion; PC Card
ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 33 USB Your V1250 offers 2 High Speed USB 2.0 ports that allows you to connect USB compliant devices such as Mice, Keyboards, Cameras, External Hard/Optical Drives, etc. 1394 Firewire Your V1250 has a 1394 Firewire port that allows you to connect IEEE 1394 compliant devices...
Page 38 - Upgrading the System Memory; Installing a New Memory Module; To Install a New Module
ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 34 Upgrading the System Memory Many applications will run faster when the system’s memory capacity is increased. The V1250 provides one expansion socket located on the back of the system. You can increase memory by adding a Small Outline Dual In-line Memory Module, commonly...
Page 40 - Security; Using the Security Lock; Use a standard Kensington lock.; Using Passwords; Using Passwords in Windows; Using BIOS Level Password Security
ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 36 Security IMPORTANT! It is highly recommended that both Numeric and Written passwords are set up. Using the Security Lock Use a standard Kensington lock. Using Passwords Using Passwords in Windows You can setup Windows XP to enable the password protection feature: 1 Click...
Page 42 - Connect the AC Power Adapter; The Docking Station allows you to run your Tablet PC from a
ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 38 Using Accessories Accessories are optional and can be purchased through our website or an authorized retailer. Docking Station 1 Connect the AC Power Adapter The Docking Station allows you to run your Tablet PC from a standard AC power outlet. Connect the AC adapter and ...
Page 43 - Connect peripheral devices
ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 39 2 Connect peripheral devices The Tablet PC Dock adds one-touch access to common computer peripherals, network connectivity, integrated CD-ROM and AC adapter. For more information see the User Guide that came with your Tablet PC. AC Power DC-IN VGA 15-pin USB Ethernet USB...
Page 44 - Dock the Tablet PC
ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 40 4 Dock the Tablet PC Set the Tablet PC down on the Docking Station aligning with the four guides shown below. Press the Tablet down onto the docking station until it clicks into place.
Page 45 - Recharge the spare battery; Slide the battery into the Docking Station.; Press the release button with your thumb
ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 41 5 Recharge the spare battery Slide the battery into the Docking Station. 6 Press the release button with your thumb To un-dock the Tablet PC from the Docking Station, press your thumb on the release button until the unit disengages. Usage Charge LED Status Battery Charge...
Page 46 - Troubleshooting
ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 42 Troubleshooting An Initial Check List Check out these items first: Check to see if the problem persists when all the external devices are removed. Check to see that the green light indicator on the AC adapter is lit. Check to see that the power cords are completely and f...
Page 58 - Specifications
ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 54 Appendix Specifications Processor Processor Mobile Intel ® Pentium M Processor 1GHz ULV or higher: 1MB Level 2 Cache on die Core Logic Chipset Intel 855GM with 400 MHz Processor Side Bus and ICH4 SouthbridgeMeets Intel Centrino Platform criteria Storage Capacity Hard Dis...
Page 59 - Customer Support
ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 55 Note: Product Specifications are subject to change without notice. Customer Support For technical support or product service, see the table below or contact your reseller. NOTE: You will need the product serial number. Country/Region Web site T = TelephoneF = FAX Email U...
Page 60 - Cleaning and Maintenance; To clean the screen; DISCLAIMER
ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 56 Cleaning and Maintenance • Make sure the V1250 is turned off. • Never spray or pour any liquid directly onto the screen or case.• Never immerse the V1250 in any liquid. To clean the screen 1 Wipe the screen with a clean, soft, lint-free cloth. This removes dust and other...
Page 61 - Limited Warranty
ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 57 Limited Warranty Tablet PC Products What the warranty covers:ViewSonic ® warrants its Tablet PC products to be free from defects in material and workmanship during the warranty period. If a Tablet PC product proves to be defective in material or workmanship during the wa...
Page 62 - Safety Guidelines
ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 58 Safety Guidelines CAUTION: The socket-outlet should be installed near the equipment and be easily accessible.CAUTION: Use a power cable that is properly grounded. Always use the appropriate AC cord that is certified for the individual country. Some examples are listed be...
Page 63 - Compliance and Safety Notices; Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) Compliance; United States Compliance Notice; Canadian Compliance Notice
ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 59 Compliance and Safety Notices Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) Compliance United States Compliance Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)...
Page 64 - European Compliance Notice
ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 60 European Compliance Notice Products with the CE Marking comply with both the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European Community. Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following Euro...
Page 65 - Safety Notices; Battery Safety Notice; Lithium Battery Warning
ViewSonic Tablet PC V1250 61 Safety Notices Battery Safety Notice • The battery pack is intended for use only with this device.• Do not disassemble the pack.• Do not dispose of the battery pack in fire or water.• To avoid risk of fire, burns, or damage to your battery pack, do not allow a metal obje...
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