PenCentra 130 Hardware Features. Fujitsu PenCentra 130

PenCentra 130 Hardware Features

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Features and controls that you use to operate the PenCentra 130 are described below

and illustrated in Figures 1-1 and 1-2. Additional details on using these features and

controls are provided later in this manual.

Front / Left / Top Features

• Screen

The screen is the area in which your applications and data are displayed. The screen is also the area in which you enter data with the pen.

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• Status Indicators

There are three status indicators that provide event notification and power status.

• Pen/Pen Holder

The pen -- or stylus -- is the main pointing device used for navigation and entering data. When not in use, it should be stored in the PenCentra 130 pen holder or optional carrying case.

• Record Button

The Record button is used to initiate recording of sound on the system via the microphone.

• Microphone

The microphone allows you to record sound files, such as voice memos.

• Hotpads

Hotpads allow you to change settings for the display, sound, and mouse button emulation. Three programmable hotpads are also available for customization.

• IrDA Port

Provides an infrared interface for communication with devices compliant with

IrDA Standard Revision 1.1.

• Suspend/Resume Button

Allows you to suspend and resume system operation in order to extend battery life.

• Modem Jack *

Allows you to connect a standard telephone plug to the PenCentra’s internal 56

Kbps modem.

* The internal modem is available in North America only.

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• Reset Button

The Reset button restarts the PenCentra 130.

• PC Card Doors

These doors allow you to access the PC Cards installed in the PC Card slots.

• Kensington TM Lock Attachment Point

The lock attachment point lets you attach an optional Kensington-type security cable.

• Notification Button

The Notification button is used to acknowledge a notification from the system, such as a meeting reminder.

Suspend/

Resume

Button

Modem

Jack*

IrDA

Port

PC Card

Slot 1

Notification

Button

Reset Button

PC Card Slot 2

Pen Holder

Ejector

Buttons

Kensington

Lock Port

Microphone

Record Button

Status Indicators

Hotpads (8 places)

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Figure 1-1 PenCentra Front/Left/Top View

* The internal modem is available in North America only.

Introducing the PenCentra 130 H/PC Pro

Rear / Right / Bottom Features:

• Removable Battery Pack

The battery pack can be removed for replacement or charging in an optional external charger.

• Battery Pack Latch

Secures the removable battery in position.

• Pen Tether Attachment Slot

The pen tether slots allow you to attach an optional pen tether.

• Handstrap Attachment Points

These are used to attach an optional handstrap.

• Speaker

The built-in speaker allows you to play back audio files without external hardware.

• Memory Access Door

Allows you to gain access to the RAM, ROM, and flash memory modules inside your PenCentra.

• Microphone Jack

Allows you to connect an external microphone

• Headphone Jack

Allows you to connect headphones to your PenCentra 130.

• Serial Port

This port is used for connecting the synchronization cable between your

PenCentra 130 and a desktop computer. This port can also be used as a standard serial port.

• USB Port

Allows you to connect Universal Serial Bus-compliant devices to the PenCentra

130. Note that only USB devices with Windows CE 2.11-compliant drivers will work in this port.

• DC Input

Allows you to connect the AC Adapter or an optional Auto Adapter.

• PS/2-Style Keyboard/Mouse Port

The PS/2-style port lets you attach a PS/2-style keyboard or mouse. This port only supports a 5V keyboard or mouse.

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• High-Usage Docking Contacts

These contacts allow you to use the pen tablet in an optional docking station.

Headphone

Jack

Pen Tether Slot

Handstrap

Attachment

Points

Memory Access Door Handstrap

Attachment Points

Speaker

Serial

Port

Door

Microphone

Jack

USB

Port

DC

Input

PS/2-style

Keyboard/Mouse Port

Battery Pack Latch

Removable Battery Pack

High-Usage

Docking

Contacts

Figure 1-2 PenCentra Rear/Right/Bottom View

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Status Indicators

There are three status indicators located on the front of the system, adjacent to the right-hand side of the screen. These lights indicate the information about system status:

Table 1-1 System Status Indicators

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Display

Icon

Name LED State (Significance) Description

Notification

Indicator

DC Input

Battery

Orange

(Notification of event)

Off

(No battery, no DC Input)

Orange

(Charging)

Green

(Charge complete)

Yellow

(Thermal Alarm)

Off

(Battery is between 20% and 100% charged)

Orange, blink (every 2-4 seconds)

(Between 5% and 20%)

Orange, no blink

(Between 0% and 5%)

The notification indicator flashes when a pre-determined event is detected by the system

(such as a meeting reminder). The notification indicator is reset by pressing the notification button on the top of the system.

When this indicator is lit, the system is running on external DC power.

This LED indicates low battery conditions.

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Connectors and Peripheral Interfaces

The connectors and peripheral interfaces on the PenCentra 130 can accommodate a variety of different devices. Figures 1-1 and 1-2 show the locations of the connectors

and interfaces on the PenCentra 130, as described in Table 1-2.

Table 1-2 Peripheral Connectors

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Connector/

Peripheral

Microphone Jack

PenCentra 130

Icons

Purpose

Connect an external microphone. The internal microphone is disabled when you plug in an external microphone.

Record Button Initiates the recording of audio files (such as voice memos) on the PenCentra.

Notification

Button

Kensington Lock

PC Cards

IrDA Port

The notification button is used to turn off the notification indicator, and launch the message that generated the notification.

The Kensington TM Microsaver security slot allows you to secure the PenCentra using

Kensington-compatible locking devices.

Install one or two Type II PCMCIA Cards. If only one card is installed, either slot can be used.

The infrared transceiver built into the PenCentra allows you to communicate with other devices that are compliant with IrDA Standard Revision 1.0 or

1.1. Effective range for infrared communication is about three feet, and within 15 degrees off of center. A clear line-of-sight path must exist between the IrDA port on the PenCentra and the IrDA transceiver on the other device.

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Connector/

Peripheral

Modem Jack

Suspend/

Resume Button

Table 1-2 Peripheral Connectors (Continued)

PenCentra 130

Icons

Purpose

Connect a telephone line to the internal modem using a standard RJ-11 telephone plug. The modem is only available on North American models of the PenCentra 130.

Allows you to suspend and resume system operation.

High-Usage

Contacts

PS/2-Style Port

DC Input

USB Port

Used when the PenCentra is installed in an approved optional docking device. The contacts allow system access via PS/2 keyboard, USB-Host,

RS-232C serial input, and DC input.

Allows the connection of a 5-volt PS/2-style keyboard, mouse, or barcode reader. Note that the system must be suspended prior to installing a device to this port.

Connect an external power source such as the AC

Adapter or the optional Auto Adapter.

Connect Universal Serial Bus-compliant devices

Headphone Jack

Serial Port

Connect mono headphones or powered external speakers. The internal speaker is disabled when you plug in external headphones or speakers.

Connect an external device with a serial interface.

Primarily used to connect the synchronization cable between the PenCentra 130 and your desktop system. (Note that this icon appears on the inside of the serial port door). Pin 9 of the serial port supports 5-volt, 500 mA maximum current.

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