FrontPath ProGear Manual de usuario
CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY
Copyright 2000 frontpath, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
A SONICblue Co pany.
ProGear
USERS GUIDE
BETA RELEASE - 12/18/2000
VERSION 1.0
This infor ation is subject to change.
Note: The software release you have ay be
newer than the features reflected in this docu ent.
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Table of Contents
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AINTRODUCTION ............................................................... 1
What Is ProGear?........................................................................1
Wireless Internet Bro sing......................................................2
Hand riting Recognition ...........................................................2
Product Features .........................................................................2
Flexibility for VARs......................................................................3
2G
ETTING STARTED........................................................... 5
ProGear Overvie ......................................................................5
Starting ProGear for the First Time .......................................8
Turning ProGear On ..................................................................8
Turning ProGear Off ..................................................................9
Po er Management ....................................................................9
The Scroll Button and LED Light.............................................10
The Screen Cover .......................................................................11
The Touch Screen and Stylus ...................................................11
The Bro ser Windo ...............................................................12
The Taskbar ..................................................................................13
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SING THE ONSCREEN KEYBOARD................................ 15
Overvie .......................................................................................15
Accessing the Onscreen Keyboard.........................................15
Entering Text ................................................................................16
Editing Text ...................................................................................16
S itching to Hand riting Recognition...................................17
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SING HANDWRITING RECOGNITION.......................... 19
Overvie .......................................................................................19
Character vs. Word Recognition ............................................19
Accessing Hand riting Recognition........................................21
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Using the Word Entry Pane......................................................22
Using the Character Entry Pane ..............................................23
S itching to the Onscreen Keyboard ....................................25
Tips for Using Hand riting Recognition................................25
5U
SING THE SETTINGS-TOOLBOX WINDOW................. 27
Overvie .......................................................................................27
Adjusting LCD brightness..........................................................29
Aligning the Touch Screen ........................................................29
Changing the Orientation of ProGear ...................................29
Turning Off the Tone .................................................................30
Adjusting Speaker and Headphones Volume........................30
Muting the Audio .........................................................................31
Changing ProGear to Left-Handed .........................................31
Setting the Sleep Time................................................................32
Setting the Off Time ...................................................................32
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HE CRADLE AND THE BATTERY.................................... 33
Using the Cradle ..........................................................................33
Recharging the Battery ith the Cradle ................................34
Recharging the Battery ithout the Cradle..........................35
Replacing the Battery Pack........................................................35
Installing or Replacing the Backup Battery............................36
Installing the Extra Battery........................................................37
Extending Battery Life ................................................................38
AT
ROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................ 39
BT
ECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS........................................... 41
ProGear Specifications ...............................................................41
CS
UPPORT AND INFORMATION SERVICES......................... 43
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Contact Information ...................................................................43
DG
LOSSARY OF TERMS....................................................... 45
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RADEMARK, WARRANTY AND CERTIFICATION
INFORMATION .................................................................. 49
Trademarks ...................................................................................49
Warranty .......................................................................................49
Certification ..................................................................................49
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1INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the world of wireless personalized information! With
ProGear you can now surf the Internet without worrying about
being wired to a network or tied to your computer.
This chapter introduces you to the key features of ProGear and
explains some of the technology behind this unique product.
Topics include:
♦WHAT IS PROGEAR?
♦WIRELESS INTERNET BROWSING
♦HANDWRITING RECOGNITION
♦PROGEAR FEATURES
♦FLEXIBILIT FOR VARS
WHAT IS PROGEAR?
ProGear is frontpaths premier Information Appliance targeted to
the vertical market segments. ProGear couples hardware and
software to deliver one of the first ever wireless, truly portable,
untethered, broadband-based products capable of enabling
vertical partners to fully customize content.
frontpaths ProGear supports all rich media formats and offers a
high quality 10.4" TFT display, X 86 compatibility and a touch
screen that will enable quick access to applications or the Internet.
A soft keyboard or handwriting recognition gives users the choice
of input modes. ProGear comes with SoundBlaster® compatible
audio and microphone/headphone support. In addition, ProGear
comes standard with a three-hour battery. As upgrades, ProGear
has an extended life, six-hour battery and also offers a cradle
with integrated charging station. Both batteries are Lithium-ion
with smart battery technology.
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WIRELESS INTERNET BROWSING
ProGear connects to the Internet through a device that supports
802.11b, the IEEE standard for wireless networks. This device,
often called a network access point, transfers data between
ProGear and a local area network at up to 11 Mbps using radio
frequency (RF) waves. Access to the Internet is anywhere up to
about 150 feet of a network access point. This wireless technology
gives you the freedom to surf the Internet while you are away
from your networked PC.
HANDWRITING RECOGNITION
In addition to an onscreen keyboard, ProGear features
sophisticated handwriting recognition software from Motorola.
To compose an e-mail or enter a URL, simply write with the pen-
shaped stylus directly on the touch-sensitive screen in the
Handwriting Recognition window. The recognition software
translates your natural handwritingprinting or cursiveinto
language ProGear can understand.
PRODUCT FEATURES
ProGear contains the best technology available, including:
♦Instant-On technology that allows you to immediately return
to the last application used
♦High-performance, low-power processor, able to playback or
display the Internet formats you enjoy, like WAV and MP3
♦Linux operating system with built-in power management
♦Touch screen with onscreen keyboard and handwriting
recognition for versatile text input
♦High-resolution, high-contrast TFT (thin-film transistor)
display for excellent text and video quality in full color
♦Netscape Navigator with complete access to the Internet
♦Netscape plug-ins that let you hear audio or view video from
within the browser
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♦Wireless connectivity that ensures reliable data transfer rates
up to 11 megabits per second (Mbps)
♦Toolbox for customizing ProGear to your individual
preferences, such as right- or left- hand orientation and
portrait or landscape mode
♦Light-weight durable design with a built-in screen cover
♦Replaceable, rechargeable Lithium-ion batteries for long life
FLEXIBILITY FOR VARS
Because ProGear is based on the Linux open operating system and
x86-compatible processor, value-added resellers (VARs) and
developers can customize the device to meet the needs of
individual vertical markets. For example:
♦Doctors and nurses can use ProGear to access patient
information instantly.
♦Hotel and resort customers can use ProGear to access hotel
billing information and verify flight information as well as
browse their favorite Internet sites.
♦Educators and training professionals can create interactive
portable curriculum.
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