Motion Computing C5 manual

Motion™ C5 Us e r ’ s G u i de Windo ws XP T ablet PC Edition 2005[...]

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1 Getting St ar ted 1 The Motion™ C5 is a new type of computer designed for health care users, that integr ates traditional c omputer fea tures with data captur e technologies , digital ink, and speech recognition. The C5 is the first product in this new cate gory, c alled the mobile clinical assistant, and differs fr om other convertible and sla[...]

2 Chapter 1 Getting Started O ver view The f ollowing illustr ations show the f eatures of the Mo tion C5. Fro n t Directional pad Dashboard button A button B button Status lights Docking connec tor Microphones F unction butt on Dashboard button Open Motion Dashboard (page 9). F unc tion button Activate secondar y func tions for other buttons (pag [...]

Chapter 1 Getting Started 3 Right side T op side Po wer adapter port and cov er Cam era button Fin g e r p r i n t rea der Bar code sca nner window Win d ows S ec u r it y button Pow e r button RFID antenna area Pow er adapter po r t and cov er Connect the power adapter (page 15). RFID antenna ar ea Scan area f or reading RF ID tags (page 12). Came[...]

4 Chapter 1 Getting Started Back side Pen tether Pen h o l d e r Fa n co ve r Camera li ght Camera lens Battery Docking attachment Speaker Pe n tether Attach the pen tether . Pen holder Store the pen when not in use (page 8). F an cov er Pr otects the fan assembly . Camera lens Capture images to the hard disk drive (page 11). Camera light Pr ovides[...]

Chapter 1 Getting Started 5 Setting up the Motion C5 The C5 is self-contained, so you can start using it immediately . If you are using a C5 Docking Station, refer to the instructions that came with the docking station. Y ou should connect AC power until the battery is fully ch arged. Use the following steps to get started. For safet y info rm ati [...]

6 Chapter 1 Getting Started Step 4: Get familiar with the Motion C5 Motion Computing of fers free Web-based Quick Start T raining that you can use to familiarize yourself with the features of the M otion C5. If you are new to pen-based computing, you ca n use the t raining to get st ar ted quickly. Y ou can find the training at http://training.moti[...]

7 Fe a t u r e s 2 The Motion C5 has the power and featur es of a traditional computer , while giving you the added mobility and v ersatility of a por table computer . Use the information in this chapter to get more familiar with the hardware featur es of Motion C5, such as the buttons, c amera, RFID reader, bar code scanner , and wireless adapters[...]

8 Chapter 2 Featu res Pe n An important difference between traditional PC s and the Motion C5 is that you frequently use a pen instead of a mouse and keyboard to interac t with th e computer . The pen includes a pressure- sensitive tip, a function button, and an eraser . The pen contain s no batteries and requir es no ex ternal power . F or informa[...]

Chapter 2 Featu res 9 F ront panel buttons Y ou can use the buttons on the front of the C5 to per form many functions without having to use the pen. The buttons are customizable, so you can modify their func tions to suit the way you w ork . See “Configuring front panel buttons” on page 21. The directional pa d orientation rotates to match the [...]

10 Chapter 2 Featu res Display The Motion C5 includes a 10.4" X GA TFT L CD display with the following featur es: • A highly readable L CD (liquid cr ystal display). • 1024 x 768 n ative resolution. • Intel Display Power Saving T echnolo gy . • A protective layer that off ers a firm writing sur f ace and minimizes glare. • A digitize[...]

Chapter 2 Feature s 11 Camera The C5 includes a built-in 2-megapix el auto-foc us camera that you can use t o take pic tures and save them to the hard disk drive . The camera lens is on the back o f the C5, and include s a light to illumina te the subject. The camera produces pictures in BMP f ormat with a resolution up to 1600 × 1200 pixels. The [...]

12 Chapter 2 Featu res Speaker The Motion C5 includes a sealed speaker th at can be used for audio warnings or confirmation, dictatio n, videos, or other multimedia applications. Docking connector The docking connector is used to attach the C5 to a dock ing station. When the C5 is connec ted to a doc ki ng sta tion, you can u se th e por ts on the [...]

Chapter 2 Feature s 13 Bar code scanner (optional) The Motion C5 includes an optional integrated 1D and 2D bar code scanne r that you can use to retrieve inf ormation 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 . Bar codes can be use d for asset track ing, identificat[...]

14 Chapter 2 Featu res W i-F i (802.11a/b/g wireless) The Motion C5 has integrated Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g) that you can use to conne ct to the Internet and oth er computers wir elessly . Y ou can use Wi-F i in many schools, hospitals, clinics, airports, and hotels. Note: Wir eless access requires an 802.11a, 802.11b , or 802.11g access point. Internet [...]

Chapter 2 Feature s 15 P ower adapt er The pow er adapter pr ovides pow er to the Motion C5 and charges th e battery when it is attached . The pow er adapter has the foll owing compone nts: • Po we r c o r d • P ower adapter WA R N I N G : Use the Mot ion power adapter with the Mo tion C5 only . Do not use the adapter to power an y other elec t[...]

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17 Using the M ot ion C5 3 The Motion C5 runs Microsoft Windows XP T ablet PC edition, which includes ink- to-text and word recognition, v oice recogn ition, and impr oved security to help defend agai nst viruses, worms , and other threats . And unlike PDA s or other handheld devices, the C5 runs a ny Windows XP -compatible application. Use the inf[...]

18 Chapter 3 Using the Motion C5 Using Motion Dashboar d Motion Dashboard puts many common settings an d tasks a t your fingertips. F or example, you can enable or disable Bluetooth and Wi-F i, calibrate the digitizer , or che ck the remaining battery power . T o star t Motion Dashboard • Press the Dashboar d button ( ) on the front of the C5. T [...]

Chapter 3 Using the Motion C5 19 Using the pen Y ou can use the pen to write on the display and navigat e the operating sy stem. A pen can feel more natural in your hand than a mouse, and you can use the pen while sta nding or walking. The following table show the various mouse actions a nd their pen equivalents. Some sof tware app lications, such [...]

20 Chapter 3 Using the Motion C5 Using T ablet PC I nput P anel Y ou can use T ablet P C Input Panel instead of a keyboard to enter tex t on the Mo tion C5. Use the writing pad or the character pa d to conv er t your handwriting to te xt, or tap characters using the on-scr een keyboard. Y ou can also use Input Panel to dic tate text or use voice co[...]

Chapter 3 Using the Motion C5 21 Configuring fr ont panel buttons As you bec ome more familiar with the C5, yo u may wa nt to customize the buttons on the front pane l. Y ou can configur e the buttons to start your favorit e program, run a command, or enter a key combination. T o configure the front panel buttons 1. Open Motion Dashboard to the P e[...]

22 Chapter 3 Using the Motion C5 Using the display Use the information in this section to custom ize your display settings. Y ou can adjust the brightness level, rotate the di splay , and change the order in which th e display rotat es. Adjusting the displa y brightness Use this procedure to change the brightness of the display . T o adjust the dis[...]

Chapter 3 Using the Motion C5 23 Note: If you change the scr een orientation, y ou may need to recalibra te the pen. See “Calibra te the digitizer ” on page 5. Y ou can also change the display orie ntation by tapping the T ablet and Pen Settings icon in the notification area and selecting Change screen orientation . Changing the display r otati[...]

24 Chapter 3 Using the Motion C5 Using the bar code scanner Y ou can use the built-in bar code scanner to re trieve information from bar codes . For more informat ion about the bar code scan ner , see “Bar code scanner (optional )” on page 13. T o use the bar code scanner 1. Open the application that y ou want t o rece iv e the bar code data an[...]

Chapter 3 Using the Motion C5 25 Using the RFID r eader Y ou can use the built-in RFID reader to retr ieve inf o rmation from RFID tags . F or more informat ion about the RFID reader , see “RFID reader” on page 12. T o use 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 RF[...]

26 Chapter 3 Using the Motion C5 Using the built-in micr ophones Y ou can use the built-in microphones to record audio, dictate notes, and use voice commands. The t wo microphon es are used at th e same time to optimize sound detection for speech recognition and v oice recor ding. Y ou can use the Speak Any where acoustics soft ware to fine tune th[...]

Chapter 3 Using the Motion C5 27 Setting up the skew angle The default sound detection area is dir ectly in front of the C5, but you can use the skew angle to off set the sound detection ar ea toward on e side or the other . T o set u p the skew angle 1. Open Motion Dash board to the A udio panel (page 18 ). 2. Under Microphone, ensure that Narro w[...]

28 Chapter 3 Using the Motion C5 Setting up speech recognition Before you can use speech recognition, y ou must configure the micr ophones and trai n the system f or the characteristics of your voice. The entire proc ess takes about 10 minutes. Y ou should move to a quiet en vironment before starting this procedure . T o set up speech recognition 1[...]

Chapter 3 Using the Motion C5 29 Using pow er management The C5 includes a comprehensive suite of power manag ement functions. By using the P ower Options Properties window, y ou can control the f ollowing: • P ower schemes • Alarms for low and critical batter y • Pow er meter readings for up to two batteries • Advanced power settings • H[...]

30 Chapter 3 Using the Motion C5 The following illustration sho ws the Po wer Op tions Properties open to the Pow er Sc hemes tab. Using Standby Standby is a state in which the display and hard disks turn off , so that the computer uses less powe r . When you want to use the c ompute r again, it comes out of standby quick ly , although you may have[...]

Chapter 3 Using the Motion C5 31 Using Hibernate Hibernation is a state in which the computer shuts down to save pow er but first saves ever ything in me mor y on the hard disk . When you restar t the computer , your desktop is restored exactly as you lef t it. Use h ibernation to save power wh en you will be away from the computer f or an extended[...]

32 Chapter 3 Using the Motion C5 Using the batter y The Motion C5 runs on batter y power when it is not plugged in. The batter y is located on the back of the unit. Checking batter y power Y ou can check the remaining battery power from Motion Dashboard, fr om the battery icon in the notification area, or from the battery itself . T o check the rem[...]

Chapter 3 Using the Motion C5 33 Charging the batter y When the C5 is connected to AC po wer , the battery automaticall y charges until it reaches full char ge, whether th e unit is on or off . F or information about the battery status lig ht, see “Status lights ” on page 8. DAN GE R : T o avoi d injur y , keep the battery within the r ecommend[...]

34 Chapter 3 Using the Motion C5 T o replace the ba ttery 1. Place the tabbed end of the batter y into the batter y compartment. 2. Press the battery down until it locks in to place. Swapping t he battery Y ou can swap the standard ba ttery while the sy stem is on, with or without having the C5 plugged in to AC power . T o swap batt eries 1. Put th[...]

Chapter 3 Using the Motion C5 35 Disposing of used batt eries A Lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery should be disp osed of at a hazar dous materials recycling cente r when it is no longer serviceable. Do not throw it in a waste r eceptacle bec ause the battery could end up in a landfill. Batter y and power management tips • T o lengthen the battery ’ [...]

36 Chapter 3 Using the Motion C5 Using Motion OmniP ass and the fingerprint reader Motion OmniP ass offe rs a secure and con venie nt system f or managing your passwor ds and providing confidentiality fo r your sensitive data. T o star t Motion O mniPass • In the notifica tion area, doub le -tap the Motion OmniP ass icon ( ). Y ou can also star t[...]

Chapter 3 Using the Motion C5 37 4. In the Ch oose Finger window , tap on the finger you want to enroll, then tap Next or Prac ti ce . Practice allows you to do a trial run of the fingerprint capture. 5. Place the selected finger ov er the fingerprint reader and slowly drag y our finger acro ss the sensor from right to le ft or left to r ight. If t[...]

38 Chapter 3 Using the Motion C5 6. T ap Next , then tap Ye s i f you wa nt to en rol l a se co nd f ing e rp r in t ( rec om me nd e d) . I f you injure a finger , you can use a second finger to authenticate . Y ou can also capture a second fingerprint later . Fr om the Omn iPass C ontrol Center , tap Run Enrollment W izard , then ta p Modify a us[...]

Chapter 3 Using the Motion C5 39 Using passw ord r eplacement OmniP ass can manage your passwords for other ap plications, such as W eb sites, I nternet email, FTP , or any r estric ted-access network resource . After OmniPass r egisters your credentials, you can acc ess any of these restricted areas by using y our fingerprint or the master passwor[...]

40 Chapter 3 Using the Motion C5 Logging on t o a remember ed site T o log on to a remembered site, open the W e b site or application t hat you have set up with password replacement. See “Using password replacement” on page 39. Swipe your finger or enter the master passwor d when prompt ed. T o remove a r emembered site , tap Manag e Passwords[...]

Chapter 3 Using the Motion C5 41 Usin g Windows S e cur it y Center Windows Security Center provides a central location for you to manage the computer ’ s security settings and learn more about impro ving security. If a problem is detected (such as an out-of- date antivirus application), the S ecu rit y Center sends you an alert and provides reco[...]

42 Chapter 3 Using the Motion C5 Setting up users and passwor ds Y ou can use different types of user accounts and passwor ds to create v arious levels of protection f or Motion C5 and its data, depend ing on the level of security that you need . Setting up Window s user accounts Y ou can use Windows user acc ounts to help secure the files on the c[...]

Chapter 3 Using the Motion C5 43 Setting up a hard disk drive (HDD ) password Y ou can use a HDD password t o protect the computer and the hard disk driv e. The computer cannot be sta rte d without the H DD password, and the data on the disk drive cannot be accesse d, even if it is removed and attached to a different computer . T o set up an HDD pa[...]

44 Chapter 3 Using the Motion C5 Setting up a Wi-F i connec tion Use this procedure to create a Wi-F i connec tion. T o set up a Wi-F i connection 1. Open the M otion Dashboard to the Wireless panel ( page 18). 2. Ensure that Enable Internal 802.11 Wi reless is selected. 3. T ap the Properties button. 4. In the Wireless Net work Connecti on Propert[...]

Chapter 3 Using the Motion C5 45 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 bet ween the C5 and the Bluetooth device. Note: Although the passkey exchan ge helps to secure y our data, Bluetooth [...]

46 Chapter 3 Using the Motion C5 If the device is not disc over ed… If the Bluetooth device is not detec ted af ter multiple attempts, tr y the following: • Ensure that Bluetooth is enab led (page 44). • Ensure that the device you are adding is discoverable. See the manufacturer ’ s documentation for mor e information. • Ensure that the B[...]

47 Car e and M aintenance 4 Pr oper ca re and maintenance w ill keep the Mo tion C5 working and in good condition for a long time. This chapter descr ibes the care and maintenance procedures for the Motion C5. F o r general inf ormation about car e of the C5 and its componen ts and accessories , see the Safety and Regulator y Guide pack aged with t[...]

48 Chapter 4 Care and Maintenance Standard displa y • Clean fingerpr ints and most marks from the display sur face by wi ping it with the soft cloth (provided). Do not pour liquids direct ly onto the display sur face itself. Do not use an abrasiv e cleaner on the display . If liquid is spilled on the di splay , wipe it up immediately . For mor e [...]

Chapter 4 Care and Maintenance 49 Cleaning in a health care en vironment This section descr ibes the cleaning procedures fo r the M otion C5 in a health care environment. Disinfecting procedur es Y ou should periodically disinf ect the C5 accord ing to the institutional polices of sur face and equipment safety and cleanliness. Mo tion has te sted a[...]

50 Chapter 4 Care and Maintenance T raining and documentation considerations All users of por table computers in the health care environment should be provided with training on proper c leaning proc edures . Cleaning p rocedur es should be a dded to the institution's policies and proced ures for infe c ti on p reve nti on . Cleaning solutions [...]

Chapter 4 Care and Maintenance 51 Cleaning the fingerprint reader Under normal circumstances, you should clean the fingerprint reader once a month , or whenever necessar y . T o clean the fingerprint reader 1. Shut down the C5, unplug it, and remove the battery . 2. Lightly spray a cotton swab w ith househo ld window clean er . 3. Gently rub the se[...]

52 Chapter 4 Care and Maintenance Replacing pen tips P en tips eventually wear down or get damaged, so the pen includes extra tips and a too l for repla ci ng t he m. With typical use , you should ch ange the pen tip every 90 days . If you use the pen in a dirty environment, you should change the pen tip ever y 30 days . Particles can become embedd[...]

Chapter 4 Care and Maintenance 53 T raveling b y air Use the following tips when traveling by air . • Have a fully charged battery in ca se security personnel ask you to star t the C5. • Have it hand-inspected or sent through the X-ray scanner , but never carr y it through the metal detector . • T urn off the C5 off or place it in hibernation[...]

54 Chapter 4 Care and Maintenance Using A cronis Startup Recove r y Manager If you cannot star t Windows, you can run Startup Recover y Manager when you star t the computer . I f the operating system w ill not star t, you can use Star tup Recover y M anager to restor e damaged par titions. T o restore fr om the Star tup Recov ery Manager 1. Start t[...]

Chapter 4 Care and Maintenance 55 Removing the A cronis OEM Z one The Acronis OEM Zone is a special partitio n on the computer ’ s hard disk drive that stores the original factory backup a rchiv e. If you hav e created your o wn hard disk drive backup archiv e and a bootable di sk, yo u can delete the OEM zone to free up some disk space . To r e [...]

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57 T r oubleshooting and Suppor t A Motion Computing products are thoroughly teste d for per formance and qua lity , but occasionally problems still occur . I f you do not find the information you are looking for in this sec tion, go to the Motion Computing suppor t page at www.motioncomputing .com/suppor t . T roubleshooting Use the inf ormation i[...]

58 Appendix A Tro ubleshooting and Suppor t The displa y goes black while the C5 is still turned on • The computer might have turned off the display t o save pow er . T o restore the display , touch the screen with the pen or press a button. • The computer might have gone into Standby mode. P ress and hold the power swit ch for about one second[...]

Appendix A Tro ubleshooting and Suppor t 59 • The display driver ma y have been remov ed or become corrupted . Use Windows Device Manager to reinstall the driver . 1. In Control Panel, open System. 2. T ap t he Hard ware tab, then tap Devi ce Manager . 3. Expand Display adapters . 4. Select t he adapter and sele ct Ac t i on > Update driver . [...]

60 Appendix A Tro ubleshooting and Suppor t Po r t s an d c o nn ec t o r s The C5 is in the docking station, but th e system does not recognize any ac cessor y devices , such as the external disk drive or monit or • The C5 may not be fully seated in the docking st ation. Remove the unit from the docking station and then replace it. Network The w[...]

Appendix A Tro ubleshooting and Suppor t 61 F requently asked questions How can I make the battery charge last longer? • F or maximum conservation, you can use the Max Bat tery power scheme . T o select this scheme, open Motion Dashboard to the Power panel. • Set the display brightness to the dimmes t lev el you are comfortable with. See “ Ad[...]

62 Appendix A Tro ubleshooting and Suppor t How do I adjust the C5 for le f t-handed use? • Open the T ablet and P en Settings window (page 19). Y ou can select left- or right- handed and chan ge the location o f the menus. Y ou should calibrate the pe n if you change any pen options (page 5). Specifications Y ou can use System Information to fin[...]

Appendix A Tro ubleshooting and Suppor t 63 Ser vice and support If you need help with the M o tion C5, go to the Motion Computing Suppor t and S ervices page at ww w . motioncomputing.co m/suppor t . This page will provide you links to all the inf ormation you need about Motion products, technical suppor t, customer services and prof essional ser [...]

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