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... this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will...
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Table of Contents
About this guide 6 How this guide is organized 6 Conventions used in this guide 7
Safety information 8 Transportation Precautions 9
Package ...features 22 Getting your UMPC ready 23 Charging the battery pack 23 Installing/removing a microSD card 25 Installing an external foldable USB keyboard 26 Connecting an external monitor 28 Connecting an external mouse (optional...
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... Support 48
Chapter 3: Multimedia features Using the Windows® Media Center 50 Using the camera 51
Launching the camera 51 Taking photos 52 Configuring the camera settings 53 Using the Preview mode 54
Chapter 4: Getting connected Using Bluetooth 56
Setting up a Bluetooth connection 56 Adding other Bluetooth-enabled devices 57 Using a 3G SIM card (optional 58 Installing a 3G SIM card...
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... for the following items:
Standard Items
• R50A UMPC • Mini-USB audio cable • 10-pin VGA out cable • Screen protector • Adapter • Adapter plug • Wrist strap • USB keyboard
• Protection bag • DigiPen stylus
• User Guide • Quick Start Guide • Driver CD • Recovery DVD • Earphone • Earphone plug
NOTE...
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..., or other tasks that you would normally do on a standard desktop PC.
Connection features
ASUS R50A's built-in Bluetooth 2.0 EDR ( Enhanced Data Rate), and WLAN 802.11 a/b/g offer you high-speed Internet and wireless network connections.
GPS navigation
ASUS R50A provides you with a comprehensive travel guide via its built-in GPS transceiver. It enables you to find directions and navigate your...
User Manual - Page 12
... Windows® Vista Tablet PC Edition with Touch Pack software and ergonomic hardware interface designs. With complete function keys laid out on both sides of the front panel, you can enjoy comfortable operation to a full set of control keys, including joystick, navigation keys, as well as on-screen keypad.
Easier and Safer Digital Data Transmission
ASUS R50A...
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... passwords. This special login feature is also known as Secure Attention Sequence (SAS). 10 UMPC Settings button This allows you to set the brightness, volume, resolution or power mode of your UMPC. 11 Windows® Media Center button This launches the Windows... key mimics the right-click action of a conventional mouse. 14 GPS module location This is the area where the GPS module is located.
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... vibrant high-quality stereo sound.
3 Power (DC) port Insert the AC adapter into this port to connect your UMPC to an external power source.
4 Headphone jack Insert R50A headphone into this port.
5 Hold key Move this key to the left to disable the buttons and LCD of th UMPC.
6 GPS port Attach an external GPS antenna for better signal reception...
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... UMPC is equipped with a microSD card slot. A microSD card provides you with additional storage space for your files. To install the microSD card: 1. Locate the microSD card slot at the left
side of the UMPC. 2. Lift to open the slot cover. 3. With the golden fingers facing down, insert
the microSD into the ...
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Installing an external foldable USB keyboard
To install an external foldable USB keyboard: 1. Slide the latch downward to unlock the
USB keyboard.
2. Gently pull up to open the keyboard.
3. Locate the Lock/Unlock latch and slide the latch leftward to lock the keyboard in its open position.
LOCK
UNLOCK
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... only on the external monitor. 3. Click OK. To switch screen display manually: 1. Click > Windows Media Center. 2. Select Connect to monitor. 3. Select from the three modes. 4. Click OK. To adjust the display resolution: 1. Right-click blank space from your desktop. Select Contents > Personalize. 2. Select the second monitor. Adjust the display resolution to the highest value. 3. Click Apply.
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... your UMPC
Like a regular desktop PC, your UMPC automatically runs a series of diagnostic tests called Power-On Self Test (POST) upon turning it on. After POST is completed, your UMPC boots up, then its Windows® operating system starts automatically. To power on your UMPC: 1. Locate the power switch at the left side
of your...
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2 Using your UMPC
In this chapter
• Navigating your UMPC • Entering data • Securing your UMPC • Getting Windows® Help and Support
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... the editing gesture: 1. Launch the Tablet PC Input Panel. 2. Tab Tools > Options > Gestures tab. 3. From the Gestures tab, select Use gestures commonly used on handheld
computers or Use gestures from the Simplified Chinese (PRC) standard, GB/T 18790-2002.
NOTE: For more details on gestures and other features of the Tablet PC...
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... to Windows and other applications.
Registering your fingerprint data
The fingerprint sensor on the UMPC makes your device more secure from unauthorized access. With the fingerprint sensor, you can enter your fingerprint data as your authentication mechanism for your UMPC.
To register your fingerprint data: 1. Click > Control Panel > ASUS Security Protect Manager. 2. From the Settings...
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... pack.
Activating your 3G SIM card
After installing the 3G SIM card into your UMPC, you first need to activate the 3G SIM card via the 3G Watcher application. To activate your 3G SIM card: 1. Launch the 3G Watcher...click the 3G Watcher icon .
If your 3G SIM card has a default passkey, a pop-up window appears asking for your SIM card passkey.
2. From the 3G Watcher main screen, click Tools > Options.
...
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... a qualified service technician immediately.
QA
Cannot recover the system.
A
Possible reasons:
1. Externall storage device/memory data being saved in the wrong place.
2. External devices such as USB, Compact Flash, MMC, or Smart Media devices, are not compatible with your UMPC.
3. Applications/drivers are not compatible with your UMPC, such as installing Windows 98 application on Windows XP...
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QA
Possible solutions to recovering the system:
A
1. Uninstall peripheral devices and their drivers.
2. Update the BIOS.
3. Update the drivers.
4. Uninstall the unneccessary applications.
5. Reinstall the OS.
6. Contact a qualified service technician.
QA
How to extend the battery life.
A
1. Adjust the LCD brightness.
2. Adjust the volume.
3. Activate the power saving mode.
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... indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding. Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing.
Because high power radars are allocated as primary users (meaning they have priority) in 5250-5350 MHz, these radars could cause interference and/or damage to license exempt LAN devices.
Wireless Operation Channel for...
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