Motion Computing Motion C5 User Manual

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Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005

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  • Page 1 Motion™ C5 User’s Guide Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005...
  • Page 2 © 2007 Motion Computing, Inc. All rights reserved. This document contains information protected by copyright. No part of this document may be reproduced in any form without written consent from Motion. The information in this document is provided “as is”...
  • Page 3: Getting Started

    Motion C5. If there is a particular feature you want to learn about, look on the Contents page. Because you typically use a pen instead of a mouse with the Motion C5, we use the term tap instead of click in most situations.
  • Page 4 Overview The following illustrations show the features of the Motion C5. Front Dashboard button Function button Directional pad A button B button Status lights Microphones Docking connector Chapter 1 Getting Started Open Motion Dashboard (page 9). Activate secondary functions for other buttons (page 9).
  • Page 5: Right Side

    Scan area for reading RFID tags (page 12). Use to trigger the built-in camera (page 11). Use to log on to or lock the Motion C5. Equivalent to Ctrl+Alt+Del on a keyboard (page 9). Scan your fingerprints for added security. You can also use the fingerprint reader as a navigation device (page 10).
  • Page 6: Back Side

    Capture images to the hard disk drive (page 11). Provides light for the built-in camera. Listen to audio (page 12). Powers the Motion C5 when it is not plugged in or docked (page 14). Note: The Microsoft Windows Certificate of Authenticity is under the battery.
  • Page 7 See “Using Motion Dashboard” on page 18. 2. Under Pen, tap Calibrate Digitizer. 3. Follow the instructions in the calibration program. Note: If you are left-handed, see “How do I adjust the C5 for left-handed use?” on page 62. Chapter 1 Getting Started Power adapter ) to start Motion Dashboard.
  • Page 8 Motion Computing offers free Web-based Quick Start Training that you can use to familiarize yourself with the features of the Motion C5. If you are new to pen-based computing, you can use the training to get started quickly. You can find the training at http://training.motioncomputing.com.
  • Page 9 Features The Motion C5 has the power and features of a traditional computer, while giving you the added mobility and versatility of a portable computer. Use the information in this chapter to get more familiar with the hardware features of Motion C5, such as the buttons, camera, RFID reader, bar code scanner, and wireless adapters.
  • Page 10: Status Lights

    For information about using the pen, see “Using the pen” on page 19. Status lights You can use the indicator lights on the front of the Motion C5 to monitor the status of the unit. The following illustration shows the status lights on the C5.
  • Page 11: Front Panel Buttons

    Front panel buttons You can use the buttons on the front of the C5 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 21.
  • Page 12: Fingerprint Reader

    Fingerprint reader Using the fingerprint reader, you can log on to the Motion C5 by scanning your fingerprint instead of entering a password. This feature presents another level of security for the C5.
  • Page 13 The C5 includes a built-in 2-megapixel auto-focus camera that you can use to take pictures and save them to the hard disk drive. The camera lens is on the back of the C5, and includes a light to illuminate the subject. The camera produces pictures in BMP format with a resolution up to 1600 ×...
  • Page 14: Docking Connector

    Docking connector The docking connector is used to attach the C5 to a docking station. When the C5 is connected to a docking station, you can use the ports on the docking station to connect a monitor, keyboard, mouse, or other external USB devices.
  • Page 15: Bar Code Scanner (Optional)

    Bar code scanner (optional) The Motion C5 includes an optional integrated 1D and 2D bar code scanner that you can use to retrieve information from bar codes. A bar code is a series of shapes on a contrasting background that can be optically read by a bar code scanner.
  • Page 16: Bluetooth Wireless

    For more information, see “Using Bluetooth” on page 44. Battery The Motion C5 includes a high-capacity Lithium-ion battery that fits in to the back of the unit. Under normal conditions, you can run the C5 on battery power for about three hours.
  • Page 17: Power Adapter

    Power adapter The power adapter provides power to the Motion C5 and charges the battery when it is attached. The power adapter has the following components: • Power cord • Power adapter Power cord WARNING: Use the Motion power adapter with the Motion C5 only. Do not use the adapter to power any other electronic devices.
  • Page 18 Chapter 2 Features...
  • Page 19 Using the Motion C5 The Motion C5 runs Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC edition, which includes ink- to-text and word recognition, voice recognition, and improved security to help defend against viruses, worms, and other threats. And unlike PDAs or other handheld devices, the C5 runs any Windows XP-compatible application.
  • Page 20: Using Motion Dashboard

    When you change a setting on Motion Dashboard, the change occurs immediately. You do not need to tap Apply or OK. For more information, see Motion Dashboard Help. Chapter 3 Using the Motion C5 ) on the front of the C5.
  • Page 21: Using The Pen

    To remove the pen, press down on one end and grab the other end. For information about replacing pen tips, see “Replacing pen tips” on page 52. Important: The C5 responds to the C5 pen only. Do not use a traditional pen, pencil, or stylus with the C5. Configuring pen options You can use pen options to enable or disable the pen function button and the pen eraser.
  • Page 22: Using Tablet Pc Input Panel

    Using Tablet PC Input Panel You can use Tablet PC Input Panel instead of a keyboard to enter text on the Motion C5. Use the writing pad or the character pad to convert your handwriting to text, or tap characters using the on-screen keyboard.
  • Page 23: Configuring Front Panel Buttons

    Configuring front panel buttons As you become more familiar with the C5, you may want to customize the buttons on the front panel. You can configure the buttons to start your favorite program, run a command, or enter a key combination.
  • Page 24: Using The Display

    1. Open Motion Dashboard to the Pen panel (page 18). 2. Tap the Pen and Button Options button. 3. Tap the Display tab. 4. In the Orientation list, select the screen orientation you want to use. Chapter 3 Using the Motion C5...
  • Page 25: Changing The Display Rotation Sequence

    2. Tap the Pen and Button Options button. 3. Tap the Display tab. 4. For Sequence, click Change. 5. Select orientations for 1, 2, 3, and 4. You can select None to skip a particular view in the rotation sequence. Chapter 3 Using the Motion C5...
  • Page 26: Using The Bar Code Scanner

    2. Hold the C5 by the handle with the scanner window in front of you. 3. Aim the scanner window at the bar code. 4. Press and release the Bar code scanner button on the top of the C5. Ensure that the scan beam covers the entire bar code.
  • Page 27: Using The Rfid Reader

    1. Hold the C5 by the handle with the right edge in front of you. 2. Aim the right edge of the C5 at the RFID tag. Ensure that the tag is 25–40 mm from the RFID antenna scan area.
  • Page 28: Using The Built-In Microphones

    If a sound is loud enough, the microphones will pick it up regardless of the angle of acceptance setting. You can limit the detection of these outside sounds by turning down the microphone level and speaking louder. This reduces the microphones’ range and restricts the capability to detect extraneous sounds. Chapter 3 Using the Motion C5...
  • Page 29: Setting Up The Skew Angle

    Setting up the skew angle The default sound detection area is directly in front of the C5, but you can use the skew angle to offset the sound detection area toward one side or the other. To set up the skew angle 1.
  • Page 30: Setting Up Speech Recognition

    2. Tap the Tools and Options button ( 3. Select Dictation or Commands. For more information about Dictation and Commands, see the Input Panel Help and the Tablet PC Tutorials. Chapter 3 Using the Motion C5 ), then tap Speech. ), then tap Speech.
  • Page 31: Using Power Management

    Use the Alarms tab to specify the point at which battery alarms are activated for the low and critically low battery level states. You can also define what happens when that battery level is reached. For example, you may choose to have the C5 sound an alarm, or you may prefer to receive a visual reminder.
  • Page 32: Using Standby

    1. Open Motion Dashboard to the Power panel (page 18). 2. For Power Button, select Standby. 3. To put the computer on Standby, press the power button. To turn the computer back on, press the power button. Chapter 3 Using the Motion C5...
  • Page 33: Using Hibernate

    2. Open Motion Dashboard to the Power panel (page 18). 3. For Power Button, select Hibernate. 4. To put the computer on Hibernate, press the power button. To turn the computer back on, press the power button. Chapter 3 Using the Motion C5...
  • Page 34: Using The Battery

    Using the battery The Motion C5 runs on battery power when it is not plugged in. The battery is located on the back of the unit. Checking battery power You can check the remaining battery power from Motion Dashboard, from the battery icon in the notification area, or from the battery itself.
  • Page 35: Charging The Battery

    For more information, see the Safety and Regulatory Guide packaged with the C5. Removing and replacing the battery Before you remove the battery, ensure that the C5 is plugged in, turned off, or in Hibernate or Standby mode (page 31). To remove the battery 1.
  • Page 36: Swapping The Battery

    1. Place the tabbed end of the battery into the battery compartment. 2. Press the battery down until it locks in to place. Swapping the battery You can swap the standard battery while the system is on, with or without having the C5 plugged in to AC power. To swap batteries 1.
  • Page 37: Disposing Of Used Batteries

    Battery and power management tips • To lengthen the battery’s usable life, use AC power when you can. The battery will charge automatically while you run on AC power, so leave the battery in the C5 while you are working. •...
  • Page 38: Using Motion Omnipass And The Fingerprint Reader

    Capturing a fingerprint After you capture your fingerprints, you can associate the fingerprints with an OmniPass user. This offers a quick and convenient way to log on to the C5, provides global password management, and helps protect your data from unauthorized access.
  • Page 39 If the capture is successful, a green fingerprint image will appear in the capture area. If the capture is unsuccessful (red fingerprint image), follow the instructions on the screen to improve the scan. After you have successfully captured your fingerprint, scan your fingerprint one more time for verification. Chapter 3 Using the Motion C5...
  • Page 40 • If you are repeatedly having trouble getting a good scan, you may need to clean the sensor. See “Cleaning the fingerprint reader” on page 51. Chapter 3 Using the Motion C5...
  • Page 41: Using Password Replacement

    To run the password wizard 1. Start Motion OmniPass (page 36). 2. In the left pane, tap Password Wizard. 3. Follow the instructions in the wizard program. Chapter 3 Using the Motion C5...
  • Page 42: Logging On To A Remembered Site

    To configure authentication rules 1. Start Motion OmniPass (page 36). 2. Tap Change Your OmniPass Settings. 3. Tap Set user authentication rules and policies. 4. Select the appropriate authentication rules. 5. Tap OK. Chapter 3 Using the Motion C5...
  • Page 43: Using Windows Security Center

    Internet Explorer, but it cannot be used to change the settings of other Web browsers. To learn more about Windows Security Center, open Motion Dashboard to the Security panel, then tap Windows Security Center. Chapter 3 Using the Motion C5...
  • Page 44: Setting Up Users And Passwords

    Setting up users and passwords You can use different types of user accounts and passwords to create various levels of protection for Motion C5 and its data, depending on the level of security that you need. Setting up Windows user accounts You can use Windows user accounts to help secure the files on the computer from other users.
  • Page 45: Setting Up A Hard Disk Drive (Hdd) Password

    DANGER: FAA regulations require that you disable any wireless connection when traveling by air. Failure to disable the wireless connection on the C5 while traveling by air can cause communications problems with aircraft instruments. Enabling or disabling Wi-Fi Before you can establish a Wi-Fi connection, you must enable the Wi-Fi adapter. You can enable the Wi-Fi adapter using Motion Dashboard.
  • Page 46: Setting Up A Wi-Fi Connection

    Before you can set up a Bluetooth device, you must enable the Bluetooth adapter on the Motion C5. After you enable Bluetooth, the Bluetooth icon ( ) appears in the notification area. You can tap on this icon to get shortcuts to the Bluetooth Settings window, the Bluetooth File Transfer Wizard, and the Add New Connection Wizard.
  • Page 47: Setting Up A Bluetooth Device

    Setting up a Bluetooth device Before you can use a Bluetooth device with the C5, you need to set up the device. After the device is paired with the C5, a passkey is used to create a secure connection between the C5 and the Bluetooth device.
  • Page 48: Finding Additional Software

    Bluetooth icon and select Open Bluetooth Settings. In the Devices window, you will see the Bluetooth devices that are currently connected. If the C5 still cannot detect the Bluetooth device, contact the device manufacturer for more information. Bluetooth wireless tips Motion Computing and its Bluetooth partners have worked to ensure a positive experience with this technology, and to ensure Bluetooth interoperability.
  • Page 49: Care And Maintenance

    Protect the C5 from exposure to extreme temperatures, shock, liquids, and strong magnetic fields. • If you are storing the C5 for a long time, unplug the power adapter and remove the battery after partially discharging it. • Do not place heavy objects on top of the C5.
  • Page 50: Standard Display

    Avoid using tissues or paper towels to clean the display surface. These contain wood fibers that can scratch the display. • Use only the C5 pen on the display. Do not write on the display with an ink pen or pencil, or any other object that could damage the display surface. •...
  • Page 51: Cleaning In A Health Care Environment

    Cleaning in a health care environment This section describes the cleaning procedures for the Motion C5 in a health care environment. Disinfecting procedures You should periodically disinfect the C5 according to the institutional polices of surface and equipment safety and cleanliness. Motion has tested a variety of antimicrobial solvents and information on specific products is available upon request.
  • Page 52: Training And Documentation Considerations

    4. Slide the fan cover away from the unit to remove it. 5. Clean the fan cover according to the guidelines for your organization. 6. After the fan cover is clean and dry, slide it back onto the C5 until it snaps into place. Chapter 4...
  • Page 53: Cleaning The Fingerprint Reader

    To clean the fingerprint reader 1. Shut down the C5, unplug it, and remove the battery. 2. Lightly spray a cotton swab with household window cleaner. 3. Gently rub the sensor surface with the cotton swab, slowly rotating the swab so a new, clean surface of the swab is constantly exposed to the sensor surface.
  • Page 54: Replacing Pen Tips

    Pack the C5 securely in a briefcase or hand-carried luggage, and keep it separate from toiletries, liquids, and food. Do not pack it in checked luggage. • Keep the C5 stable during travel. Secure it to prevent it from sliding around in overhead bins and car trunks. •...
  • Page 55: Restoring Data

    Li-ion battery and result in an explosion. You can take up to two spare batteries in carry-on luggage, in addition to the one in the C5. Transporting batteries in checked baggage or transporting more than two spare batteries is a violation of federal transportation regulations.
  • Page 56: Using Acronis Startup Recovery Manager

    You can create a bootable recovery disk that you can use if you are ever unable to start your computer. Note: For this procedure, you need a C5 Docking Station and an external CD+/-RW drive, DVD+/-RW drive, or USB flash drive (16 MB or larger).
  • Page 57: Removing The Acronis Oem Zone

    Removing the Acronis OEM Zone The Acronis OEM Zone is a special partition on the computer’s hard disk drive that stores the original factory backup archive. If you have created your own hard disk drive backup archive and a bootable disk, you can delete the OEM zone to free up some disk space. To remove the OEM Zone 1.
  • Page 58 Chapter 4 Care and Maintenance...
  • Page 59: Troubleshooting And Support

    Power The computer does not turn on • The C5 might not be plugged in or the battery might be depleted. Plug the unit in to AC power. The computer does not shut down •...
  • Page 60 The display goes black while the C5 is still turned on • The computer might have turned off the display to save power. To restore the display, touch the screen with the pen or press a button. • The computer might have gone into Standby mode. Press and hold the power switch for about one second.
  • Page 61 The C5 does not respond to the pen I am using • You may be using an improper input device. Only the C5 pen can be used to write on the C5 display. The C5 does not respond to other pens or to a plastic stylus.
  • Page 62: Ports And Connectors

    The C5 is in the docking station, but the system does not recognize any accessory devices, such as the external disk drive or monitor • The C5 may not be fully seated in the docking station. Remove the unit from the docking station and then replace it. Network The wireless adapter keeps connecting even when I do not want it to •...
  • Page 63: Frequently Asked Questions

    Will any monitor, USB device, keyboard, or mouse work with the C5? • If the device has a driver for Windows, it will work with the C5. For a list of products that have been tested for Windows, go to the Windows Marketplace Tested Products page at www.microsoft.com/whdc/hcl.
  • Page 64: Specifications

    See the Warranty packaged with your Motion product or accessory or visit our Web site at www.motioncomputing.com. In addition, Motion Computing offers extended warranties along with various screen and configuration insurance programs. Go to the Motion Computing Support and Services page at www.motioncomputing.com/support.
  • Page 65: Service And Support

    Service and support If you need help with the Motion C5, go to the Motion Computing Support and Services page at www.motioncomputing.com/support. This page will provide you links to all the information you need about Motion products, technical support, customer services and professional services.
  • Page 66 Appendix A Troubleshooting and Support...

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