USER’S GUIDE | REVISION - MODEL X7 HAND-HELD COMPUTER Copyright 2008-2009, DRS Tactical Systems, Inc., Melbourne, Florida. All Rights Reserved.
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FRONT MATTER PAGE 6 WARNING SUMMARY This device is a Class I, Division 2, Groups A-D, T5 product. The ARMOR X7 complies with all applicable industrial health and safety requirements. However there are certain safety considerations such as battery safety that you need to be aware of. Please read and comply with all warnings and cautions in this guide and in all other X7 documentation. A“ Warning!” notice indicates a condition or action that could possibly result in injury or death to the user.
FRONT MATTER PAGE 7 WARNING! The lithium-ion batteries used in this equipment contain material that is hazardous to your health. If battery contents come in contact with the eyes, IMMEDIATELY flush the affected area with clean water for 15 minutes and have someone else summon medical attention for you. Unaffected persons should assist the affected individual in the vital first flushing of the eyes.
FRONT MATTER PAGE 8 CAUTION! DO NOT connect the DC power supply from a Rapid Battery Charger into the computer or docking mechanism. This power supply is 24 VDC and will cause permanent damage to the computer. CAUTION! DO NOT connect the computer to more than one power source at a time such as with the AC adapter connected to the computer and vehicle power connected to the docking station. Permanent damage to the X7 batteries or to the computer itself may result.
FRONT MATTER PAGE 9 CAUTION! DO NOT use this unit in classified areas unsuitable for its safety ratings. NE PAS UTILISER CETTE UNITÉ EN ZONES AINSI CLASSÉES IMPROPRES À SA COTE DE SÉCURITÉ CAUTION! When using IEEE 802.11a wireless LAN [in Canada], this product is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5.15- to 5.25GHz frequency range. Industry Canada requires this product to be used indoors for the frequency range of 5.15 GHz to 5.
FRONT MATTER PAGE 10 Table of Contents WARNING SUMMARY ........................................................................................................... 6 1. We lc o m e a n d Intro d u c tio n ................................................................. 20 Your ARMOR X7 Purchase ...................................................................................................21 About This Guide ..............................................................................................
FRONT MATTER PAGE 11 Active Pen with Tether.......................................................................................................41 AC Adapter........................................................................................................................41 ARMOR Cloth ...................................................................................................................42 Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card Support.....................................................
FRONT MATTER PAGE 12 Touch Screen Calibration ..................................................................................................62 Entering Data Using the Input Panel ......................................................................................63 Accessing Input Panel .......................................................................................................63 Opening Input Panel with a Gesture ...........................................................................
FRONT MATTER PAGE 13 Docking RF Switch Button .................................................................................................93 Dock RF MUX Options ......................................................................................................94 Save Settings Button .........................................................................................................94 Radios ON/OFF Toggle Button...................................................................................
FRONT MATTER PAGE 14 TS-04 Tablet will not recognize a battery .........................................................................127 TS-05 Tablet is locked up ................................................................................................128 TS-06 Cannot connect to wireless network.....................................................................129 7. Ba c ku p a n d Re s to re P ro c e d u re s ..................................................... 131 Backup with QuickBack™ .
FRONT MATTER PAGE 15 Using the Intel Graphics and Media Control Panel ..........................................................160 Using a Keyboard “Hot Key” Combination .......................................................................161 10. Ba tte ry Ma n a ge m e n t ....................................................................... 163 Safety and Handling Considerations for Your Batteries........................................................164 When to Charge a Battery .................
FRONT MATTER PAGE 16 How to Obtain Warranty Service ..........................................................................................179 If You Need Further Information...........................................................................................181 Warranty Information ...........................................................................................................182 General Information ......................................................................................
FRONT MATTER PAGE 17 Figure 23. Input Panel Keyboard Opened on Desktop ..............................................................63 Figure 24. FPS Sensor Properties Window ..............................................................................65 Figure 25. Realtek HD Audio Manager - Speakers Main Tab ...................................................67 Figure 26. Microphone Main Tab..............................................................................................68 Figure 27.
FRONT MATTER PAGE 18 Figure 67. Pop-up Menu Add Options ....................................................................................117 Figure 68. Pen Tablet Properties Window – Calibrate Tab .....................................................118 Figure 69. Picasa 3 Image Capture Application......................................................................119 Figure 70. Virtual Magnifying Glass Application ......................................................................120 Figure 71.
FRONT MATTER PAGE 19 Table 12. Capturing a Still Image or Video ................................................................................72 Table 13. Scan UPC-10, EAN-13 and ISBN Barcodes in Windows 7 ........................................74 Table 14. Scan Datamatrix and QR Format Barcodes in Windows 7.........................................76 Table 15. View and Manage Network Connections ..................................................................81 Table 17. Installing a SIM Card .......
SECTION 1 WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION PAGE 20 1. WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the ARMOR X7 ruggedized tablet computer with Intel® Mobile technology. Your X7 is the first of a new line of durable, reliable, and easy-to-use small form factor tablet computers. The X7 is housed in a light-weight magnesium alloy frame surrounded by a durable plastic case, and has sealed external connectors that are rated IP 67 level protection from dust, dirt, water and other damaging elements.
SECTION 1 WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION PAGE 21 Your ARMOR X7 Purchase Your purchase includes the items and accessories shown below. Please confirm that all of these items are present and in good condition. NOTE: If your X7 includes a solid state drive, it is shipped already installed in the computer. Contact your ARMOR X7 computer sales representative if any item is missing or damaged.
SECTION 1 WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION PAGE 22 About This Guide This user’s guide contains virtually all of the information required to setup and maintain your ARMOR X7 computer. However, should you need additional technical information, please visit our web site at: www.drsarmor.com, or call DRS Technical Support toll-free at 1-888-872-1100. Viewing, Navigating, and Printing this Guide This User’s Guide is installed on your ARMOR X7 computer in PDF format.
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SECTION 2 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR ARMOR X7 PAGE 24 2. GETTING TO KNOW YOUR ARMOR X7 The X7 is a rugged full-feature tablet PC. Its compact size and low weight, coupled with a high-contrast display for use in bright sunlight, make it ideal for field use. The X7 is rated IP67 for protection from dust, dirt, water and other contaminating elements. It is specifically designed to support a full 8-hour shift operating on one set of batteries.
SECTION 2 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR ARMOR X7 PAGE 25 Video Graphics The 200 MHz graphics controller is DirectX 9 compliant and supports both LVDS and VGA video standards for an internal screen resolution of 1024 x 600 pixels (WSVGA) at 32 bpp color depth. The X7 also provides dual monitor support at the following resolutions: • • • • • SVGA (800x600) WSVGA (1024 x 600) XGA (1024x768) WXGA (1280x720, 1280x800) SXGA (1280x1024) Wireless Your ARMOR X7 comes equipped with WLAN capabilities.
SECTION 2 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR ARMOR X7 PAGE 26 Batteries Two batteries are installed, one on either side of the X7, as shown in Figure 5. The X7 batteries are high efficiency lithium-ion batteries that are “hot swappable.” That is, if you have two batteries, you can replace one battery while the tablet operates on the other battery. With this capability, you do not have to shut down the computer or interrupt your current operating session in order to replace a battery.
SECTION 2 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR ARMOR X7 PAGE 27 ARMOR X7 Specifications Operating System Microsoft Windows7 Professional® or Windows 7 Ultimate® 32 bit Processor Intel® Embedded Luna Pier system architecture with Pineview-M 1.6GHz Single Core Processor 512 KB L2 Cache 533 MHz FSB ICH8M I/O controller hub Intel DX9 Graphics, 200MHz 1GB or 2GB, DDR2 667MHz SDRAM Storage Removable SATA 3.0 Gb/sec interface (without WWAN Module) 64GB solid state hard drive (SSHD) 1.
SECTION 2 Cursor Control GETTING TO KNOW YOUR ARMOR X7 PAGE 28 Touch screen controlled by fingertip or inert stylus Pen screen controlled by inductive (active) pen Optional external mouse using mini-USB adapter (not included) Interface Connections Fixed I/O: • • • • DC Power Jack 2x USB 2.0 RJ-45 LAN Display Port Docking I/O: • • • • • • 10V – 30V DC power input +5V, 2A auxiliary power output 3x USB 2.
SECTION 2 Flexspace Expansion GETTING TO KNOW YOUR ARMOR X7 PAGE 29 Replacement of 2nd/right side battery pack +5V, 1A & +3.3V, 1A power for active modules User accessible open-source interface support for 3rd party or application specific functions: 1x PCIe port SIM Card socket 4x GPIO for remote control/sense 2x USB 2.0 ports 1x RS-232 port RGB video HD Audio +5V, 1A & +3.
SECTION 2 Operational Features Regulatory Certifications Weight and Dimensions Warranty 9711-26400-0001 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR ARMOR X7 PAGE 30 -20 to +60°C operating/-40 to +70°C storage 20°C/min temperature shock (operating) +5°C to 60°C, 95% RH 20,000 feet altitude Composite wheeled vehicle vibration 30g, 11ms, half-sine operational shock IP67 IEC 60529 egress Compatibility with DRS Environmental fluids: Cat II Chemical Solvents, Cat III Cleaners and Cat IV Industrial Chemicals UV exposure ESD 22 k
SECTION 2 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR ARMOR X7 DDR2 1GB/2GB LVDS Backlight Driver LCD Display Touch Panel Pineview-M Flexspace Exp PAGE 31 VGA Optically Bonded LCD Assy Controller X4 DMI USB 0 PCIe X1 Half-Size USB Connector Mini-PCIe WLAN USB 1 Half-Size PCIe X1 Mini-PCIe GPS USB 7 DOCK Conn USB 3 PCIe X1 Flexspace Exp DOCK Conn USB 2 DOCK Conn USB 4 Battery Exp USB 5 8/16/32GB SD/ SDHC ITE UT311-Q3 Flexspace Exp USB 8 USB 6 Flexspace Exp 2MP Camera SATA 1 NFLASH 8/16GB SSD Memor
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SECTION 2 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR ARMOR X7 PAGE 33 Front Panel Features NOTE All references to front/back, top/bottom and left/right are relative to the face-on view as shown in Figure 2 . DUAL SCREEN DISPLAY SPEAKER WLAN / WWAN / GPS ANTENNAS INDICATOR PANEL FINGERPRINT SCANNER RIGHT CONTROL PANEL LEFT CONTROL PANEL NOISE CANCELLING MICROPHONES Figure 2.
SECTION 2 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR ARMOR X7 PAGE 34 Le ft a n d R ig h t C o n tr o l P a n e ls There are 6 momentary contact push buttons and a fingerprint scanner sensor located on two control panels on either side of the X7 display, as shown in Figure 3. FPS SENSOR/ MOUSE DEVICE FUNCTION (Fn) BUTTON WINDOWS SECURITY KEY BUTTON PROGRAMMABLE BUTTONS POWER ON/OFF BUTTON Figure 3.
SECTION 2 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR ARMOR X7 PAGE 35 the function. Refer to the description of the Programmable Button Settings for information on how to select available options for each combination. Win d o w s S e c u rit y At te n tio n S e q u e n c e (S AS ) B u t to n This button is also called the "Side Button” or “OEM” Button. Pressing this button generates the SAS scan code and invokes the CTRL-ALT-DEL command, which opens the Windows Task Manager screen.
SECTION 2 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR ARMOR X7 WIRELESS SS DRIVE CHG/FLT POWER PAGE 36 ALS Figure 4. Indicator Panel Wire le s s Ac tivit y In d ic a to r A blue LED that is on steady whenever any wireless radio is transmitting. S o lid -S ta te Drive Ac tivit y In d ic a to r A blue LED that is on intermittently when the SSD is being accessed. Ch a rg in g /Fa u lt In d ic a to r A dual LED that can be amber or red and has the following conditions: • • • • • Off when the computer is off.
SECTION 2 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR ARMOR X7 PAGE 37 Rear Panel Features The rear panel of the X7 houses a built-in webcam, a cooling register, bays for two batteries and a compartment that provides access to installed radio modules, a SIM card socket, and a micro SD socket. A slot for the active pen is also built into the back panel with posts to secure the lanyard.
SECTION 2 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR ARMOR X7 PAGE 38 B a tt e r ie s Your X7 is shipped with two 5900 mAh batteries that are installed in bays on either side of the X7, as shown in Figure 6 . These batteries are high efficiency lithium-ion batteries that are “hot swappable.” That is, if you have two batteries installed, you can replace one battery while the computer operates on the other battery.
SECTION 2 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR ARMOR X7 BATTERY BUTTON PAGE 39 FUEL GAUGE 1 2 3 4 5 Figure 7. Battery Fuel Gauge “S m a rt Ba tte rie s ” Your X7 batteries have built-in “smart” technology to monitor their charging functions and internal conditions. These batteries are self-calibrating and self-regulating. Should a problem occur, even a short circuit, the X7 battery will disconnect itself from the computer to prevent any damage.
SECTION 2 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR ARMOR X7 PAGE 40 Bottom Panel Features The bottom panel houses an AC adapter jack, a mini-USB connector and a 20-pin docking connector. The docking connector contains two RF ports to connect the X7 to external GPS and wireless antennas. AC ADAPTER JACK WIRELESS PORT DOCKING CONNECTOR GPS PORT MINI USB CONNECTOR Figure 9.
SECTION 2 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR ARMOR X7 PAGE 41 Included Components, Accessories and Support Ac t ive P e n w ith Te t h e r The pen that comes with your X7 (Figure 10) has circuitry in the tip that interacts with the digitizer assembly built into the tablet display. The digitizer detects the pen tip close to the screen and activates certain functions like steering the cursor or performing a right click action if the pen is allowed to hover for a few seconds.
SECTION 2 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR ARMOR X7 PAGE 42 AR MO R C lo t h This microfiber cloth is specially designed to clean the display screen of dust and fingerprints. See Error! Reference source not found. for important information about using this cloth with the X7 display. Figure 12. ARMOR Microfiber Cleaning Cloth S u b s c r ib e r Id e n t it y Mo d u le (S IM) C a r d S u p p o r t The X7 is equipped with a SIM card socket.
SECTION 2 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR ARMOR X7 PAGE 43 Optional Accessories for Your X7 There are a number of optional accessories that extend the capabilities of the X7 or make it easier to use. C o m p a c t Ke yb o a r d A reduced-size USB keyboard (Figure 13) is available for use with the ARMOR X7 computer. The keyboard is approximately half the size of a standard keyboard and can be connected directly to the X7 or to a desk docking station to conserve space on a table or desktop. Figure 13.
SECTION 2 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR ARMOR X7 PAGE 44 De s k Do c k The X7 desk dock is designed to fit on your desktop without taking up a lot of space. It is made of light-weight but rugged plastic and houses connectors for 3 USB ports, 2 GPIO ports, an Ethernet port, an RS-232 serial port and 5 VDC external power. The X7 slips easily into the cradle and locks into place with the spring-loaded top clamp. Just lift up on the clamp slightly to release the tablet. Figure 14.
SECTION 2 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR ARMOR X7 PAGE 45 Ve h ic le Do c k The X7 dock is made of UV-resistant high-impact plastic that weighs less than 2 lbs. It is designed to be attached to any mount that accepts the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) 75 mm hole pattern. The dock has a locking mechanism that can withstand over 50,000 lock/unlock cycles and the latch can be locked with a key to prevent tablet removal. The floating docking connector is field-replaceable.
SECTION 2 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR ARMOR X7 PAGE 46 AR MO R Fle x s p a c e ™ The X7 computer provides additional space and a flexible I/O connectivity to accommodate a custom card or module such as a radio frequency ID (RFID) tag reader, contactless card reader or satellite communications module. It can also be used to provide additional interface ports. The X7 Flexspace consists of a battery-shaped adapter that replaces the right-side battery.
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SECTION 3 GETTING STARTED PAGE 48 3. GETTING S TARTED The information in this section will help you get your X7 set up and operating. Please read all warnings, cautions and notes prior to each procedure or step. CAUTION! Use this product only in vehicles with a regulated voltage supply of +10 to +30 VDC. Voltages outside this range could cause unstable operation or result in permanent damage to the computer.
SECTION 3 GETTING STARTED PAGE 49 Installing and Charging the Batteries The first step to getting your X7 operating is to install and charge the batteries. The batteries are inserted into slots on side of the computer, as shown in Figure 18. Follow the procedure in Table 2 to install the batteries. CAUTION! When using the provided AC adapter, the maximum safe ambient operating temperature is 40°C. SECONDARY BATTERY BAY (BATTERY #2) PRIMARY BATTERY BAY (BATTERY #1) AC ADAPTER JACK Figure 18.
SECTION 3 GETTING STARTED PAGE 50 Table 2. Install the X7 Batteries STEP 1. 2. 3. 4. ACTION Place the flat surface of the first battery on the left side compartment tray with the locking slots facing toward the computer. Push and hold the battery latch and slide the battery toward the computer until the locking bar engages and the battery is flush against the compartment wall. Rock the battery slightly if necessary to engage the locking bar. Release the battery latch to lock the battery in place.
SECTION 3 GETTING STARTED PAGE 51 Turning On Your X7 for the First Time Press the Power button on the left control panel. If this is the first time the computer has been started since you received it, the Microsoft Out-of-Box Experience (OOBE) setup instructions will appear after the computer boots up. Follow these instructions to configure your Windows operating system software. Turning the Computer On Normally Turn the computer on by pressing and releasing the Power button.
SECTION 3 GETTING STARTED PAGE 52 Emergency Shutdown If an emergency condition occurs where the computer needs to be shut down immediately, press and hold the Power button for more than five seconds. The computer will bypass the normal Windows shutdown sequence and turn off. This procedure should only be used in emergencies because improperly shutting down Windows may result in the loss of data and possible corruption of the operating system.
SECTION 3 LED Power (blue) Fuel Gauge (blue) GETTING STARTED PAGE 53 IF THE AND THE INDICATION POWER IS: MODE IS: AND EXTERNAL POWER IS: AND BATTERY IS: THIS MEANS: On steady red Power on/off Connected Installed Power system fault (overvoltage, undervoltage or overcurrent condition or battery failure) On On N/A Installed Computer power is on Off Off N/A N/A Computer power is off Single LED on steady N/A N/A Removed Total charge is maximum for that level (20%, 40% etc.
SECTION 3 GETTING STARTED PAGE 54 Installing a Micro SD or SDHC Card The micro SD card socket is located inside the rear compartment, as shown in Figure 19. Follow the procedure in Table 4 to install the card. CAUTION! Do not remove the rear compartment cover while the unit is powered up as internal voltages are exposed to possible short circuit. MICRO SD CARD SOCKET COVER REMOVAL SLOT Figure 19. Micro SD Card Socket Table 4. Installing the SC Card STEP 1. 2.
SECTION 3 GETTING STARTED STEP ACTION 3. Place the computer face down on a clean surface and remove the 14 Philips screws securing the cooling register. 4. Carefully pry up the cooling register at the slot provided (Figure 19) and remove. 5. Carefully lift the socket cover and insert the SD card all the way into the cover. 6. 7. 8. Press the card down until it locks in place. Replace the cooling register secure with 14 Philips screws.
SECTION 3 GETTING STARTED PAGE 56 Accessing and Using the GPS Receiver Click on the U-Center™ desktop icon or select Start à All Programs à u-center. The UCenter application opens as shown in Figure 20. U-Center GPS Application Window The diagram in the center shows the approximate positions of satellites that are within range of the receiver. The graph at the bottom of the page shows the relative signal strength of each satellite.
SECTION 3 GETTING STARTED PAGE 57 Operating the X7 Display Ad ju s t in g t h e S c r e e n Br ig h t n e s s The brightness of an LCD display is controlled by adjusting the intensity of the backlight. The backlight intensity level for the X7 can be controlled manually or automatically. Ma n u a l Brig h tn e s s Ad ju s tm e n t Your ARMOR X7 Tablet Computer is pre-set for manual adjustment of screen brightness (backlight level).
SECTION 3 GETTING STARTED PAGE 58 Press the UP or DOWN buttons repeatedly with the pen or a fingertip to move the slider and adjust the backlight level. The % brightness is displayed in a field on the right. You can also use the up and down arrows next to this field to adjust the slider. Au t o m a t ic Ad ju s t m e n t Open the Backlight Setup dialog in ARMORutils and click on the Automatic button. The backlight level will now be controlled by the ambient light sensor (ALS).
SECTION 3 GETTING STARTED PAGE 59 Working with the Pen Screen When the pen screen is active, you can steer the cursor and perform many functions by simply hovering close to the screen without actually touching it. Other functions are initiated by pressing the tip to the screen surface to activate the tip switch or by pressing the side button switch (refer to Table 5 for more information).
SECTION 3 GETTING STARTED PAGE 60 P e n S c r e e n Ad ju s t m e n ts You can change attributes related to use of the pen with the pen screen by selecting Start à Control Panel à Hardware and Sound à and clicking on one or more of the following utilities: • Pen and Touch utility • Pen Tablet Properties utility • Tablet PC Settings utility Refer to Your ARMOR X7 Software for information about these utilities.
SECTION 3 GETTING STARTED PAGE 61 Working with the Touch Screen When the touch screen is active, the pressure of a stylus tip or fingertip against the screen is used to duplicate actions with a two-button mouse. NOTE Tapping with a stylus tip requires only light to moderate pressure. It is possible to damage the pen tip and/or the display by pounding the tip against the surface with too much force.
SECTION 3 GETTING STARTED PAGE 62 To u c h S c r e e n C a lib r a t io n NOTE You will not be able to use the pen that came with your X7 to calibrate the touch screen since the calibration routine will detect the active pen tip and not allow you to proceed. Use your fingertip or a passive stylus designed for touch screens. You will need to calibrate the touch screen using a fingertip or a passive stylus (not included with the X7) to ensure the actual touch point matches the position of the cursor.
SECTION 3 GETTING STARTED PAGE 63 Entering Data Using the Input Panel The input panel is a virtual keyboard and handwriting entry tool that is located on your desktop. It is accessed differently depending on the operating system. Ac c e s s in g In p u t P a n e l The Input panel keyboard is normally hidden just off the left side of the display, as shown in Figure 22. The edge appears in the upper left corner when you tap near it on the screen with a fingertip, stylus or the active pen,.
SECTION 3 GETTING STARTED PAGE 64 The input panel has two modes: handwriting and keyboard entry. These are selectable by the two mode icons at the upper left corner. NOTE: The panel will always open in the last mode used. Click on the Tools menu for handwriting options and for information on how to set up and use Input Panel. O p e n in g In p u t P a n e l w ith a Ge s t u r e You can also use a side-to-side gesture to open the input panel.
SECTION 3 GETTING STARTED PAGE 65 Using the FPS as a Simple Mouse Device The FPS mouse function is activated as soon as you start up the computer. It places an icon in the task tray that you can used to access options and make adjustments. Follow the procedure in Table 7 to configure the FPS mouse function. Refer to Table 8 for a list of available mouse functions using the FPS sensor. Table 7. Configuring the FPS Mouse Function STEP ACTION CONDITION OR INDICATION 1.
SECTION 3 GETTING STARTED STEP ACTION 3. 4. Move the Motion Sensitivity slider to the right to about 80% of the scale. 5. 6. Click on the Lightshow Options tab and de-select Enable Lightshows. PAGE 66 CONDITION OR INDICATION Click on the Advanced Options tab at This aligns the mouse movement axes the top of the window and change the with finger movement over the FPS Orientation to 270°. sensor. Select Apply and then select OK. Table 8.
SECTION 3 GETTING STARTED PAGE 67 Configuring Your Speakers Table 9. Configuring Your Speakers STEP ACTION CONDITION OR INDICATION 1. Double-click on the orange speaker The Realtek® HD Audio Manager window opens with the Speakers main tab (top of icon in the task bar tray. page) open and the Speaker Configuration sub-tab displayed, as shown in Figure 25 2. 3. 4. Adjust your speaker/headset volumes as desired. Select the Sound Effects sub-tab to select special effects.
SECTION 3 GETTING STARTED PAGE 68 C o n fig u r in g Yo u r Mic r o p h o n e s Table 10. Configuring Your Microphones STEP ACTION CONDITION OR INDICATION 1. Click on the Microphone main tab at The Microphone main tab opens with the Microphone Effects sub-tab displayed, the top of the page. as shown in Figure 26. 2. 3. Set up and adjust your microphones. Click on the Default Format sub-tab to select a default sound format for your microphones. Figure 26.
SECTION 3 GETTING STARTED PAGE 69 Operating with the ARMOR X7 Vehicle Dock X7 R F a n d No n -R F Ve h ic le Do c k s Two versions of the X7 vehicle dock are available: the RF version and the Non-RF version. The RF version has two coaxial cables attached to the docking connector to route the WWAN radio and GPS receiver antenna connections to external antennas mounted in a vehicle. The Non-RF version does not have the coaxial cables.
SECTION 3 GETTING STARTED PAGE 70 Figure 27. External Antenna Selection Options in ARMORutils Table 11. Configuring the External Antennas STEP 1. 2. ACTION CONDITION OR INDICATION In the Dock RF MUX panel, select When the tablet is docked, only the GPS Only, WWAN Only or Both antennas that are selected will be utilized. Press the Docking RF Sw Enable or Disable button to enable or disable the antenna configuration that is selected in the Dock RF Mux panel.
SECTION 3 GETTING STARTED PAGE 71 Th e X7 No n -RF Do c k The Non-RF dock (DRS P/N 9800F26200-1000) has all the features of the RF dock but without the external antenna connections. NOTE If you have an X7 Non-RF dock installed, you must set the Dock RF Sw to “Disable” in order to use the tablet’s internal antennas.
SECTION 3 GETTING STARTED PAGE 72 Using the Webcam C a p t u r in g Im a g e s a n d Vid e o Image and video capture is performed using the built-in webcam and image capture software. Your X7 is provided with a version of Picasa 3™ image editor to demonstrate the image capture process. Follow the procedure in Table 12 to capture and save a still image or movie using this software. NOTE Remove the blue protective film from the webcam lens before using the camera. Table 12.
SECTION 3 GETTING STARTED PAGE 73 CAPTURE BUTTON Figure 28. Picasa Application Window S c a n n in g a B a r c o d e The built-in webcam and application software of your choice allows you to scan various types of barcodes and incorporate them in to your documents. We have included two simple applications to demonstrate the barcode scanning capabilities of the X7. NOTE Ensure that adequate light can reach the barcode to be scanned.
SECTION 3 GETTING STARTED PAGE 74 Table 13. Scan UPC-10, EAN-13 and ISBN Barcodes in Windows 7 STEP ACTION 1. 2. Double-click on the Webcam Barcode Scanner icon on the desktop to open the application window, as shown in Figure 30. 3. To use a barcode in an application, open the application, place the cursor in a field and paste. Hold the barcode to be scanned 2-3” from the camera and hold it steady.
SECTION 3 GETTING STARTED PAGE 75 Figure 31.
SECTION 3 GETTING STARTED PAGE 76 Table 14. Scan Datamatrix and QR Format Barcodes in Windows 7 STEP 1. 2. 3. ACTION Double-click on the QuickMark icon on the desktop to open the QuickMark® application window, as shown in Figure 32. Hold the barcode to be scanned 2-3” from the camera; an audible signal will sound upon capture and the barcode information will be displayed in the application window, as shown in Figure 33.
SECTION 3 GETTING STARTED PAGE 77 Using the Screen Magnifier Some text and images on a tablet computer can be so small they are difficult to see clearly. Your X7 has a handy application that will magnify a portion of the screen and help you see more effectively. The program is called Virtual Magnifying Glass™. • To start the application, click on the Virtual Magnifying Glass icon on the desktop or select Start > Programs > Virtual Magnifying Glass.
SECTION 3 GETTING STARTED PAGE 78 Tips for Proper Use and Care Of Your X7 There are certain precautions you should take to ensure that your ARMOR X7 computer continues to provide you with reliable service: • • • • • • • Do not subject the computer to heat by placing it on the dashboard of a vehicle with the display facing the sun. Do not store the computer in temperatures below -40 degrees C. Do not pile tools or heavy objects on top of the computer. Avoid severe impacts, especially to the display.
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SECTION 4 NETWORKING PAGE 80 4. NETWORKING Your ARMOR X7 comes with Wi-Fi™ (wireless fidelity) network capabilities. The Wi-Fi network is primarily used for higher bandwidth connections such as Internet or a company LAN. Managing the WI-FI Radio Your WI-FI (WLAN) radio is already configured and operating. Refer to Table 15 for instructions on how to establish and manage your WLAN connections.
SECTION 4 NETWORKING PAGE 81 Table 15. View and Manage Network Connections STEP ACTION CONDITION OR INDICATION 1. Select Start à Control Panel à The window shown in Figure 35 opens. Network and Internet à Network and Sharing Center. 2. Click on the “Connect to a network” link to open the window shown in Figure 36. Click outside this window to close it. The label “Connected” will appear beside each network you are currently connected to. Any other available networks are also listed.
SECTION 4 NETWORKING PAGE 82 Figure 35. Windows Network and Sharing Center Figure 36.
SECTION 4 NETWORKING PAGE 83 Controlling Your Wireless Radios You may want to turn off one or more of your radios to save power, to avoid interfering with other radio systems, or just to ensure your privacy. Or you may want to turn off all of your wireless radios at one time but keep working on your computer, as when travelling on an aircraft. Click on the ARMORutils icon on the desktop and select the Wireless Setup option. This will open the Wireless Devices page, as shown in Figure 39. Figure 37.
SECTION 4 NETWORKING PAGE 84 Managing the WWAN Radio In s ta llin g t h e S IM C a r d Before you can activate and use your WWAN radio, a valid SIM card from your network service provider needs to be installed. The SIM card is installed in a socket located inside the rear compartment, as shown in Error! Reference source not found.. Follow the procedure in Error! Reference source not found. to access the rear compartment and install the SIM Card.
SECTION 4 NETWORKING SIM CARD SOCKET PAGE 85 COVER REMOVAL SLOT Figure 38. X7 Rear Compartment STEP ACTION 5. Place a fingertip in the notch on the left side of the SIM socket cover and slide the cover to the right until you feel an indent, then lift up. 6. Insert the SIM card with the corner notch at the lower left.
SECTION 4 NETWORKING 7. Gently press the cover down and slide to the left to lock in place. 8. Reinstall the cooling register and secure with the 14 Philips screws. Be careful not to overtighten the screws. PAGE 86 C o n n e c tin g t o a WWAN Once your card is installed, you are ready to activate your network connection. Follow the procedure in Error! Reference source not found. to connect to a WWAN. Table 17. Connecting to a WWAN STEP ACTION CONDITION OR INDICATION 1.
SECTION 4 NETWORKING PAGE 87 Refer to Managing Your Network Connections in the ARMOR X7 User’s Guide for instructions on how to monitor and control your other wireless and Ethernet connections. Figure 39. Sierra OneClick Connection Manager Window Figure 40.
SECTION 4 NETWORKING PAGE 88 Wireless Signal Quality Wireless signal quality is affected by several conditions: • Distance from the access point (wireless transmit and receive antennas). • Access rights (set up through an administrator). • Your security settings. • Orientation of the wireless antennas. If you are having difficulty connecting to your network, try the following steps: 1. Open the Wireless Devices page in ARMORutils and verify that the radio is enabled. 2.
SECTION 5 YOUR ARMOR X7 SOFTWARE PAGE 89 5. YOUR ARMOR X7 S OFTWARE Your ARMOR X7 comes with a variety of software and utility applications. Many of these are standard with the Windows 7 operating system, some are provided by DRS to improve your configuration and control of the computer and some may be custom software provided for your special requirements.
SECTION 5 YOUR ARMOR X7 SOFTWARE PAGE 90 ARMORutils Program The ARMORutils program is provided to help you configure and manage your X7 computer. It contains settings and information about screen setup, wireless configuration, charging/fault and much more. NOTE The screen images in this section are used for reference only and may not reflect the actual configuration of your X7. To open the ARMORutils main page, click on the ARMORutils icon on the desktop.
SECTION 5 YOUR ARMOR X7 SOFTWARE PAGE 91 Backlight Setup Dialog Window The Backlight Setup page (Figure 45) allows you to adjust the screen brightness manually or to select from a series of preset profiles to automatically restrict the brightness range under specific lighting conditions. Figure 43. ARMORutils Backlight Setup Page Ma n u a l Ad ju s t m e n t The Manual button is initially activated by default.
SECTION 5 YOUR ARMOR X7 SOFTWARE PAGE 92 Au t o m a t ic Mo d e P r o file s Everyone’s eyes react differently to changes in light levels and there may be times when the full range of automatic brightness adjustment is uncomfortable for you. You can tailor the automatic brightness adjustment by selecting one of the 5 pre-configured brightness profiles: Dark, Office, Dusk, Daylight, and Sunlight. These profiles control the range of brightness levels to values based on typical surroundings or times of day.
SECTION 5 YOUR ARMOR X7 SOFTWARE PAGE 93 Wireless Devices Dialog Window The Wireless Devices page allows you to enable or disable all of the installed wireless devices in your ARMOR X7. Figure 44. ARMORutils Wireless Devices Page R a d io O N/O FF B u t t o n s There is an ON and Off button for each radio that can be installed in the X7. When you first start your ARMOR X7, all installed radios are enabled (default condition).
SECTION 5 YOUR ARMOR X7 SOFTWARE PAGE 94 Do c k R F MUX O p t io n s These options allow you to select which external antennas will be used by the X7. You can select GPS only, WWAN only, or both antennas. If only one external antenna is selected, the other radio will operate on its internal antenna. The initial default option is “Both”.Save Settings Button.
SECTION 5 YOUR ARMOR X7 SOFTWARE PAGE 95 Programmable Button Settings Dialog This page is shown in Figure 47. It allows you to preset up to 6 different functions using the three programmable buttons P1–P3 on the tablet control panel. You can configure and activate an additional function for P1-P3 by pressing and releasing the Fn button and then pressing and releasing one of the programmable buttons (Fn+P1, P2, P3). This provides a total of 6 preset functions that can be activated from the control panel.
SECTION 5 YOUR ARMOR X7 SOFTWARE PAGE 96 Figure 46. ARMORutils Programmable Button Settings Page Menu Options Ad d itio n a l C a p a b ilit ie s P1, P2 and P3 generate scan codes for F13, F14 and F15. Pressing the Fn button and then P1, P2 or P3 generates scan codes for Shift+F13, Shift+F14 and Shift+F15. These button presses or button combinations can be re-mapped to do such tasks as start an application, switch applications or perform other functions dictated by the application software.
SECTION 5 YOUR ARMOR X7 SOFTWARE PAGE 97 Configuration Dialog Window In s ta lle d Op tio n s The Configuration Page provides visual confirmation of those wireless radio and display options that are installed in your X7. For those options that are installed and available, the associated icons and text will appear in dark contrast. If an option is not installed or available, the icon and text will be grayed out. Figure 47.
SECTION 5 YOUR ARMOR X7 SOFTWARE PAGE 98 Battery Monitor Dialog Window The Battery Monitor window is shown in Figure 50. This window provides information about: • • • • • Each battery’s current charge level Whether or not the battery is charging or discharging Its estimated remaining operating time The estimated time to reach the next charge level The estimated time to reach a full charge. Figure 48.
SECTION 5 YOUR ARMOR X7 SOFTWARE PAGE 99 B a tt e r y 1 a n d 2 In fo r m a tio n Bu t to n s Click on the Battery 1 Details or Battery 2 Details button (Figure 50) to open a Battery Information window (example shown in Figure 51). Readings such as percentage of charge, present capacity, remaining capacity and charge cycle count are updated in real time on this page. If the battery needs conditioning, a message will appear at the bottom of the page indicating that a conditioning is necessary. Figure 49.
SECTION 5 YOUR ARMOR X7 SOFTWARE PAGE 100 C h a r g e r S e tt in g s B u t t o n Click on the Charger Settings button (Figure 50Error! Reference source not found.) to open the Charger Control Settings window, as shown in Figure 52. From this window, you can decide what charging policy the system will use when two batteries are installed. Click on Charge Both to charge both batteries at the same time or Charge Lowest First to charge the battery with the lowest charge first.
SECTION 5 YOUR ARMOR X7 SOFTWARE PAGE 101 Screen Mode Setup Dialog Window This window is currently not available.
SECTION 5 YOUR ARMOR X7 SOFTWARE PAGE 102 Diagnostics Dialog Window The Diagnostics dialog window provides internal temperature information that can be used by DRS to diagnose possible system problems. It displays three internal temperatures of the processor and one for each battery, as shown in Figure 53. These temperatures vary widely depending on the operation of the tablet and may not necessarily correlate with outside (ambient) temperatures.
SECTION 5 YOUR ARMOR X7 SOFTWARE PAGE 103 ARMORutils About Window The About window (Figure 54) displays the current version and release date of the ARMORutils software. It also provides a contact telephone number for the DRS Tactical Systems Technical Support call center and the internet address to the ARMOR website where you can log on to access support information. Figure 52.
SECTION 5 YOUR ARMOR X7 SOFTWARE PAGE 104 Pen and Touch Utility The Pen and Touch utility is a Windows utility that provides settings that effect how the pen works for both the active pen screen and the touch screen. To open this utility, select Start à Control Panel à Hardware and Sound à Pen and Touch. The Pen and Touch utility opens, as shown in Figure 55. P e n Op tio n s Ta b The Pen Options tab provides settings that are applicable to the pen screen only.
SECTION 5 YOUR ARMOR X7 SOFTWARE PAGE 105 P e n Bu tt o n s P a n e l Use the Pen button as a right-click equivalent option – This option is overridden by the pen button options in the Pen tab of the Pen Tablet Properties utility, regardless of whether it is checked or not. Use the top of the pen to erase ink option – The erase function is not supported in the X7 from any utility option.
SECTION 5 YOUR ARMOR X7 SOFTWARE PAGE 106 Flic k s Ta b The Flicks tab provides settings that are applicable to both the pen and touch screens. Flicks are short quick gestures either up, down, left or right that produce common actions such as scrolling through a document, dragging an object, or opening a folder. Click on the Practice using flicks link at the bottom of the window to access a tutorial. Figure 54.
SECTION 5 YOUR ARMOR X7 SOFTWARE PAGE 107 Figure 55.
SECTION 5 YOUR ARMOR X7 SOFTWARE PAGE 108 To u c h Ta b The Touch tab provides settings that are applicable to the touch screen only. The options on this tab affect how the pen, or your finger, interacts with the touch screen. NOTE You must have the “Use your finger as an input device” option checked to use either your finger or the pen on the touch screen. If you are in Dual Mode, you can still use the active pen, but the touch screen will be disabled.
SECTION 5 YOUR ARMOR X7 SOFTWARE PAGE 109 Touch Actions Highlight a touch action and click on the Settings button to open an adjustment window. Touch Pointer Select this option to place a cursor at the touch point. A virtual mouse image will also appear next to the cursor, as shown in Figure 59 . You can then click on the left or right mouse button to produce the appropriate mouse action.
SECTION 5 YOUR ARMOR X7 SOFTWARE PAGE 110 Tablet PC Settings Utility If you have a second display with a touch or pen screen, you can use this tab to calibrate or change the screen orientation. Dis p la y Ta b Dis p la y Op tio n s Click on the Display options down arrow and highlight the display you want to configure. Co n fig u re Click on the Setup button and choose Pen input or Touch input, depending on the type of display. Use the Calibrate button to calibrate either a pen or touch screen.
SECTION 5 YOUR ARMOR X7 SOFTWARE PAGE 111 O th e r Ta b This tab allows you to change where an on-screen menu appear when you activate the pen or touch displays so that your hand does not block your view of the menu. For example, if you are left-handed, check the Left-handed option to have the menus appear to the right of the cursor. Figure 59.
SECTION 5 YOUR ARMOR X7 SOFTWARE PAGE 112 Pen Tablet Properties Utility The following paragraphs briefly describe the purpose and actions of the Pen Tablet Properties utility. To open the Pen Tablet Properties window, select Start à Control Panel à Hardware and Sound and click on the Pen Tablet Properties icon to open the Pen Tablet Properties window shown in Figure 62. P e n Ta b The Pen tab is displayed by default when the Pen Tablet Properties window opens (Figure 62 ).
SECTION 5 YOUR ARMOR X7 SOFTWARE PAGE 113 S u p p o rte d Op tio n s Figure 63 and Figure 64 highlight those functions and options that are supported by your ARMOR X7 active pen. NOTE Options not supported by the X7 pen are grayed out in Figure 63 and Figure 64 for illustration purposes only. They are not grayed out on the actual application screen image. Figure 61.
SECTION 5 YOUR ARMOR X7 SOFTWARE PAGE 114 S id e Bu tt o n Me n u Op tio n s The side button can be set to perform different functions that are selected from the pull down menu shown in Figure 64. The default function is “Right Click”. Only the lower button menu is used with the X7 pen. Refer to Explanation of Side Button Options in the Appendix for a description of each menu option. NOTE Some side switch settings may work differently in some software applications. Figure 62.
SECTION 5 YOUR ARMOR X7 SOFTWARE PAGE 115 Ad va n c e d Bu t to n Click on the Advanced button to open the Advanced Settings window, as shown in Figure 65. The two options in this window allow you to set the way the side switch will be used to perform a right click action. Click & Tap is the default action. Figure 63.
SECTION 5 YOUR ARMOR X7 SOFTWARE PAGE 116 P o p -u p Me n u Ta b The Pop-up Menu tab is shown in Figure 66. This tab allows you to add additional functionality to the side button. These functions will be displayed in a pop-up menu when the side button is pressed while in an application or working on the desktop. If only one function has been selected, only that function will be available.
SECTION 5 YOUR ARMOR X7 SOFTWARE PAGE 117 Click on the down arrow in the Add field to open a list of available functions then select and configure the desired function. Those functions that are selected will appear in the Pop-up Items panel to the right of the Add field. Click on the Remove button to delete a function. When you are using the pen in an application or on the desktop and you press the side button, a small menu is displayed with the options you have configured. OPTIONS MENU Figure 65.
SECTION 5 YOUR ARMOR X7 SOFTWARE PAGE 118 C a lib r a t e Ta b The Calibrate tab is shown in Figure 68. Click on the Calibrate button to access the screen calibration routine. Follow the on-screen instructions. Figure 66.
SECTION 5 YOUR ARMOR X7 SOFTWARE PAGE 119 Picasa 3® Picasa 3 is an image capture program that allows you to use the webcam for taking still pictures and movies and for capturing barcodes. Refer to Capturing Images and Video for instructions on how to use this application. Figure 67.
SECTION 5 YOUR ARMOR X7 SOFTWARE PAGE 120 Virtual Magnifying Glass™ This handy utility allows you to magnify portions of the screen that are too small to see clearly. It projects a virtual magnifying glass over a portion of the screen, as shown in Figure 70. Refer to Using the Screen Magnifier for instructions on how activate and use this application. Figure 68.
SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING PAGE 121 6. TROUBLES HOOTING This section addresses only those problems that can be corrected by replacing a removable component such as a hard drive or battery, by replacing or reseating an external cable, or by changing a configuration setting. Any other failure will require the tablet be returned to DRS Tactical Systems.
SECTION 6 SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM AREA Pen does not right- Display click when held against the screen. ACTION PAGE 122 FLOWCHART 1. Select Start à Control Panel à Hardware and Sound à Pen and Touch. 2. Highlight the Press and hold option in the Pen Actions panel and click on Settings. 3. Ensure the Enable press and hold for right clicking option is checked. 4. If problem is not fixed, replace pen. Pen does not right Display click when side button is pressed (default setting). 1.
SECTION 6 SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM AREA Screen rolls, flashes, Run and then tablet freezes up. PAGE 123 ACTION FLOWCHART 1. Remove both batteries and connect AC adapter. 2. Reboot the tablet. 3. If tablet works normally, reinstall one battery at a time and reboot until problem reoccurs. 4. Replace one or both batteries as applicable. 1. Start à Control Panel à Power Options and check if the computer has a shut down setting to save power. Tablet shuts down on Run its own. 2.
SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING PAGE 124 Troubleshooting Flowcharts TS -0 1 Ta b le t w ill n o t p o w e r u p Start 1. Remove both batteries and connect tablet to docking station or connect AC adapter. 2. Attempt to power up. Does tablet power up? Yes Replace batteries. No Exit Send tablet in for repair.
SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING PAGE 125 TS -0 2 Ta b le t w ill n o t s ta r t b o o t p r o c e s s . P o w e r is o k Start Is tablet docked? Yes Undock tablet and attempt to boot up. Did tablet boot up? Yes Send tablet in for repair. No 1. Remove both batteries and connect tablet to docking station or connect DC power supply. 2. Attempt to boot up. Does tablet boot up? No Yes Replace batteries. No Temporarily replace HD with another HD. Does tablet boot up? Yes Re-image HDD.
SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING PAGE 126 TS -0 3 Ta b le t w ill n o t b o o t in t o Win d o w s Start Does boot process halt at white flashing cursor? Yes Verify correct boot device in BIOS. No Does tablet boot up? Yes Exit No Does tablet boot to blue screen or does screen go black? Yes Temporarily replace HD with another HD. No Send tablet in for repair. Does tablet boot up? Yes Re-image or replace HDD. No Send tablet in for repair.
SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING PAGE 127 TS -0 4 Ta b le t w ill n o t r e c o g n iz e a b a t te r y Start Recharge/ replace the battery. Does tablet recognize battery? Yes Flash the bios No Does tablet recognize battery? Flash H8 No Does tablet recognize battery? Re-image/ replace the hard drive. Exit Yes Yes Yes No Does tablet recognize battery? No Send tablet in for repair.
SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING PAGE 128 TS -0 5 Ta b le t is lo c k e d u p Start 1. Shut down tablet. 2. Disconnect external power. 3. Remove both batteries and allow tablet to sit unpowered for 5 minutes. 4. Re-insert batteries and/or connect external power. 5. Reboot tablet. Does tablet Lock up? No Yes Re-image/ replace HD. Does tablet Lock up? No Exit Yes Send tablet in for repair.
SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING PAGE 129 TS -0 6 C a n n o t c o n n e c t t o w ir e le s s n e tw o r k Start Shut down and reboot the tablet. Does tablet Connect to network? Yes Exit Yes No Click on Start à Control Panel à Network and Sharing Center. Is a red “X” present on a connection icon? No Open ARMORUtils and click on the Wireless Setup option. Yes No 1. Click on Troubleshoot Problems. 2. Select Network Adapter. 3. Click on Next. 4. Select the network adapter to troubleshoot 5.
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SECTION 7 BACKUP AND RESTORE PROCEDURES PAGE 131 7. BACKUP AND RES TORE P ROCEDURES Backup with QuickBack™ If your hard drive is a spinning media hard drive, QuickBack™ is included with your software package as a backup and restore feature. It allows you to make an exact copy of your hard disk’s contents on a hidden partition of your computer. You can then use this backup to restore your PC if the hard drive becomes partially corrupted.
SECTION 7 BACKUP AND RESTORE PROCEDURES PAGE 132 Ho w to Ac c e s s Qu ic k B a c k ™ fo r In itia l S e t -Up a n d He lp Fe a t u r e s Once installed, the QuickBack™ feature can be accessed by clicking on the Acronis True Image shortcut on the computer’s desktop. You can also access it by clicking on Start à All Programs à Acronis à True Image. The program includes an easy to use wizard interface and detailed HELP features. The startup screen is shown in Figure 71. Figure 69.
SECTION 7 BACKUP AND RESTORE PROCEDURES PAGE 133 interruption. The Archive Backup contains the original C and D partitions and is stored in a compressed form in a hidden partition on the system hard disk. This hidden partition is not visible or accessible to you with the standard system file access toolset. To use the Archive Backup to restore the hard drive, press the F11 option (with external keyboard) when prompted during the system boot to immediately start the standalone True Image Application.
SECTION 7 BACKUP AND RESTORE PROCEDURES PAGE 134 Table 19. Boot the X7 from the Recovery CD STEP ACTION 1. Connect a USB CD-ROM Drive to the USB port. 2. Place the recovery CD in the CD drive. 3. Select Boot Manager. 4. Boot the system and press the key when the ARMOR splash screen appears. 5. Select the CD drive (the exact text depends on the type of drive being used).
SECTION 8 MAINTAINING YOUR ARMOR X7 PAGE 135 8. MAINTAINING YOUR ARMOR X7 Removing and Replacing the Solid State Drive The solid state drive is located in the Flexspace compartment in the back of the computer, as shown in Figure 72. Follow the procedure in Table 21 to remove and replace the drive. NOTE The solid state drive should only be removed or installed by a qualified technician in a controlled environment. Figure 70.
SECTION 8 MAINTAINING YOUR ARMOR X7 PAGE 136 Table 20. Remove and Replace the Solid State Drive STEP ACTION 1. Power down the computer and disconnect any external power. 2. Place the computer face down on a clean surface and remove 14 Philips screws from the cooling register/cover then remove the cover. 3. Lift up on the drive and carefully disconnect it from the computer. 4. Insert the replacement drive. 5. Replace the back cover and secure with the 14 Philips screws.
SECTION 8 MAINTAINING YOUR ARMOR X7 PAGE 137 Table 21. Remove and Replace a Battery STEP ACTION 1. 2. 3. 4. Push and hold the battery latch to disengage the locking bar and slide the battery pack away from the computer case. To install a battery, place the flat surface of the battery on the compartment tray with the locking slots facing toward the computer.
SECTION 8 MAINTAINING YOUR ARMOR X7 PAGE 138 Installing a SIM Card Before you can activate and use your WWAN radio, a valid SIM card from your network service provider needs to be installed. The SIM card is installed in a socket located inside the rear compartment, as shown in Figure 74. Follow the procedure in Table 23 to access the rear compartment and install the SIM Card. NOTE This procedure should only be performed by a qualified technician in a controlled environment.
SECTION 8 MAINTAINING YOUR ARMOR X7 SIM CARD SOCKET PAGE 139 COVER REMOVAL SLOT Figure 72. X7 Rear Compartment STEP ACTION 5. Place a fingertip in the notch on the left side of the SIM socket cover and slide the cover to the right until you feel an indent, then lift up. 6. Insert the SIM card with the corner notch at the lower left.
SECTION 8 MAINTAINING YOUR ARMOR X7 7. Gently press the cover down and slide to the left to lock in place. 8. Reinstall the cooling register and secure with the 14 Philips screws. Be careful not to over-tighten the screws.
SECTION 8 MAINTAINING YOUR ARMOR X7 PAGE 141 Installing a Micro SD or SDHC Card The micro SD card socket is located inside the rear compartment, as shown in Figure 75. Follow the procedure in Table 24 to install the card. MICRO SD CARD SOCKET COVER REMOVAL SLOT Figure 73. Micro SD Card Socket Table 23. Installing the SC Card STEP ACTION CONDITION OR INDICATION 1. 2. 3. Power down the computer disconnect any external power. and 4.
SECTION 8 MAINTAINING YOUR ARMOR X7 STEP ACTION 6. 7. 8. Press the card down until it locks in place. Replace the cooling register secure with 14 Philips screws. PAGE 142 CONDITION OR INDICATION and Reinstall the batteries and re-connect external power if desired.
SECTION 8 MAINTAINING YOUR ARMOR X7 PAGE 143 Changing the BIOS Settings Follow the procedure in Table 25 to access the BIOS setup utility and verify settings or make changes. You can use the active pen (not a stylus or fingertip) to navigate the setup screens and select options, or you can connect an external keyboard to one of the USB ports. Contact DRS Technical Support if you have any questions about the BIOS settings for your ARMOR X7.
SECTION 8 MAINTAINING YOUR ARMOR X7 PAGE 144 4. Use the LEFT and RIGHT ARROW keys to highlight the desired menu page (listed at the top of the screen) and press ENTER to select the menu. 5. Use the UP and DOWN ARROW keys to scroll through the page settings and to highlight a particular setting or sub-option. 6. Select ENTER to access the sub-options under a highlighted option. Press ESC to return to the previous option or menu. 7.
SECTION 8 MAINTAINING YOUR ARMOR X7 PAGE 145 Changing the Power Button Default A Follow the procedure in Table 27 to change the default actions of the Power button. Table 26. Changing the Power Button Default Actions ACTION STEP CONDITION OR INDICATION 1. Select Start à Control Panel à The Power Options dialog window is Hardware & Sound à Power Options displayed. 2. The Systems Settings window opens as From the left panel, select Choose what shown in Figure 76. the power buttons do.
SECTION 8 MAINTAINING YOUR ARMOR X7 PAGE 146 Figure 74. Power Button Settings Options Caring For the Display Screen With minimal maintenance, your X7 display will last for many years. When operating on the desktop, you should not use an abrasive or metallic pointer as this may damage the screen. We recommend using the pen that came with your computer or your fingertip. Use a plastic cleaner such as Plexus™ to clean the pen tip.
SECTION 8 MAINTAINING YOUR ARMOR X7 PAGE 147 Use a lint-free swab or soft brush to remove stubborn foreign matter. If necessary use a small amount of alcohol or dish soap. DO NOT attempt to remove stuck particles with a fingernail or other hard object. Monitoring the Health of Your ARMOR X7 The X7 may be subjected to extreme temperature variations that can affect the internal operating temperature of the computer.
SECTION 8 MAINTAINING YOUR ARMOR X7 PAGE 148 Ge n e r a tin g a Lo g o f Te m p e r a tu r e Va r ia t io n s If a problem is occurring over time, you can record system temperature variations over time by creating a temperature variation log file. Follow the procedure in Table 28 to set up the log file. Table 27. Generate a Temperature Variation Log STEP ACTION CONDITION OR INDICATION 1. Select START à All PROGRAMS à The page opens as shown in Figure 77. ARMORutils and select the Diagnostics page.
SECTION 8 MAINTAINING YOUR ARMOR X7 PAGE 149 Figure 76.
SECTION 8 MAINTAINING YOUR ARMOR X7 PAGE 150 Figure 77. Sample Temperature Log File [“Core X” column headers do not correspond to Diagnostics dialog window titles (T0, T1, T2….
SECTION 9 DISPLAY MANAGEMENT PAGE 151 9. DIS P LAY MANAGEMENT Brightness Adjustment The brightness of an LCD display is controlled by adjusting the intensity of the backlight. The backlight level for the X7 can be controlled manually or automatically. Ma n u a l B r ig h t n e s s Ad ju s tm e n t Your ARMOR X7 computer is pre-set for manual adjustment of screen brightness.
SECTION 9 DISPLAY MANAGEMENT PAGE 152 Press the UP or DOWN buttons repeatedly with the pen or a fingertip to move the slider and adjust the backlight level. The % brightness is displayed in a field on the right. You can also use the stylus with the up and down arrows next to this field to adjust the slider. Au t o m a t ic Ad ju s t m e n t Open the Backlight Setup dialog in ARMORutils and click on the Automatic button. The backlight level will now be controlled by the light sensor.
SECTION 9 DISPLAY MANAGEMENT PAGE 153 Calibrating the Display in Windows 7 You can access both touch screen and pen screen calibration routines using ARMORutils or using the Tablet PC Settings utility in Control Panel. Us in g AR MO R u t ils This capability is not currently available. Us in g th e Ta b le t P C S e tt in g s Ut ilit y in Co n t r o l P a n e l Table 28. Calibrate the Display Using the Tablet PC Settings Utility STEP 1.
SECTION 9 DISPLAY MANAGEMENT PAGE 154 2. If you have a second pen or touch screen display connected, be sure the display you want to calibrate is selected in the Display field. 3. If you are not having problems with The Calibrate Pen or Touch Input screen calibration and want to do a Screens window opens, as shown below: quick 4-point calibration, click on the Calibrate button. Otherwise, go to Step 5. 4. Choose the type of screen to calibrate and follow the on-screen instructions.
SECTION 9 DISPLAY MANAGEMENT PAGE 155 7. Click on Calibrate and select the NOTE: A shield symbol next to the screen you want to calibrate. screen type (shown below) indicates the calibration data has been reset and is not calibrated; a green arrow indicates that the screen is calibrated. 8. Follow the on-screen instructions.
SECTION 9 DISPLAY MANAGEMENT PAGE 156 Calibrating the Display in Windows XP You can access both screen calibration routines through ARMORutils or access the pen screen calibration through the Pen Tablet Properties utility and the touch screen calibration through the Touch Settings utility in Control Panel. Us in g AR MO R u t ils This capability is not currently available.
SECTION 9 DISPLAY MANAGEMENT PAGE 157 Figure 80. Pen Tablet Properties Utility Window 2. Click on the Calibrate tab. 3. If you have a second pen or touch screen display connected, be sure the display you want to calibrate is selected in the Monitor field. 4. Click on the Calibrate button and follow the on-screen instructions.
SECTION 9 DISPLAY MANAGEMENT PAGE 158 Us in g th e To u c h S e tt in g s Ut ilit y (Win d o w s XP ) Calibrate the touch screen using the procedure in Table 31. Table 30. Calibrate the Touch Screen Using the Touch Settings Utility STEP ACTION CONDITION OR INDICATION 7. Select Start à Control Panel à The Touch Settings dialog window opens, Hardware and Sound à Touch as shown in Figure 83. Settings. 8. Click on the Calibrate button and follow the on-screen instructions. Figure 81.
SECTION 9 DISPLAY MANAGEMENT PAGE 159 Rotating the Screen (Touch or Pen) Your ARMOR X7 supports the Windows function of rotating the screen between Landscape and Portrait layout mode. In landscape mode (default orientation), the long axis of the screen is along the top and bottom of the display. In portrait mode, you turn the computer 90° and the long axis of the screen is along the left and right sides of the display.
SECTION 9 DISPLAY MANAGEMENT PAGE 160 You can rotate the screen clockwise in four 90 degree steps, alternating between portrait and landscape orientation, or you can rotate it 180° or 270°. Us in g th e In te l Gr a p h ic s a n d Me d ia C o n tr o l P a n e l Right-click anywhere on the desktop or click on the Intel Graphics icon in the icon tray and select Graphics Properties to open the Intel Graphics and Media Control Panel, as shown in Figure 86. Select the rotation angle and click OK. Figure 84.
SECTION 9 DISPLAY MANAGEMENT PAGE 161 Us in g a Ke yb o a r d “ Ho t Ke y” C o m b in a tio n Open the Intel Graphics and Media Control Panel and select Options and Support à Hot Key Manager. A list of pre-assigned (default) hot key combinations is displayed in the right panel, as shown in Figure 87. You can use these default combinations or specify a combination of your own. To use a hot key combination, connect a USB keyboard and enter the combination. Figure 85.
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SECTION 10 BATTERY MANAGEMENT PAGE 163 10. BATTERY MANAGEMENT The Lithium Ion batteries used in your ARMOR X7 computer offer the best technology available today. These ‘Smart Batteries’ provide ARMOR X7 users with the greatest power density and the most accurate “fuel gauge” possible. To achieve the best possible performance from your batteries, we recommend using and maintaining the batteries in accordance with the instructions provided in this section.
SECTION 10 BATTERY MANAGEMENT PAGE 164 Safety and Handling Considerations for Your Batteries Please use the following safety rules when handling and using lithium-Ion batteries. • • • • • • • • • • Do not expose the batteries to very high temperatures such as an open flame. Do not short circuit the battery contacts or reverse their polarity. Do not let children play with the batteries. Do not crush, dent or allow any deformation of the batteries.
SECTION 10 BATTERY MANAGEMENT PAGE 165 Fu lly De p le te d B a t te r ie s A battery is considered fully depleted when its charge falls below 10%. A lithium battery that is not installed in the X7 will self discharge at the rate of about 0.3% per day or 3% every 10 days (faster in higher temperature conditions). A fully depleted battery is therefore in danger of becoming overly discharged (below the 3% charge level) after about 23 days.
SECTION 10 BATTERY MANAGEMENT PAGE 166 NOTE The charging cycle is not linear and the last 20% of charge takes proportionally longer to complete than the first 80% of charge time. S e le c tin g Ho w to Ch a rg e Yo u r Ba t te rie s If you have two batteries installed, you can select if both will charge at the same time (simultaneous mode) or if the battery with the lowest charge will charge first (sequential mode). The default mode is simultaneous.
SECTION 10 BATTERY MANAGEMENT STEP ACTION PAGE 167 CONDITION OR INDICATION NOTE If total system current exceeds 4 amps during charging, the charger will switch to sequential battery charging. 4. Select Charge Both (simultaneous) or Charge Lowest First (sequential). How to Tell When Batteries Have Finished Charging While the batteries are charging, the fuel gauge LEDs will light to indicate the current level of charge and the amber battery status LED will be on steady.
SECTION 10 BATTERY MANAGEMENT PAGE 168 Operating under Low Battery Conditions Lo w Ba tte r y Le ve l Your ARMOR X7 is designed to operate even when the battery is depleted (<10% charge). When the total charge drops below 10% (low battery level), a low battery alert message will be displayed, as shown in Figure 88. At this point, DRS recommends you connect external power to recharge the batteries or replace one or both batteries with fresh batteries. Figure 86.
SECTION 10 BATTERY MANAGEMENT PAGE 169 Wh a t t o Do if Yo u Ge t a Lo w B a t te r y Ale r t DRS recommends you do one of the following immediately should you get a low battery alert: • • • Connect external power and begin recharging the batteries Replace one or both of the batteries with a fully charged battery. Save your work and perform a normal system shutdown. Avo id in g O ve r ly-Dis c h a r g in g Yo u r Ba t te r ie s The following suggestions will help avoid an overly-discharged condition.
SECTION 10 BATTERY MANAGEMENT PAGE 170 Battery Capacity A battery’s capacity is it’s ability to hold the maximum charge that it was designed to carry. This capacity gradually decreases over time due to chemical aging, temperature extremes and usage. Once a battery’s capacity drops below 80% of its designed rating, it is considered at the end of it’s life and would normally be replaced. However, some batteries may still be usable.
SECTION 10 BATTERY MANAGEMENT PAGE 171 NOTE The conditioning process can take 3-5 hours to complete. Ensure external power remains connected for the duration of the conditioning period. NOTE If the internal battery temperature exceeds 45°C during conditioning, the charging circuit will suspend the conditioning cycle until the temperature drops back into the normal operating range. Table 33. Conditioning a Battery STEP ACTION 1. 2. Connect external power. 3.
SECTION 10 BATTERY MANAGEMENT PAGE 172 Figure 87.
SECTION 10 BATTERY MANAGEMENT PAGE 173 How to Optimize Battery Operating Time The total operating time for your ARMOR X7 is greater than 8 hours with two batteries installed and up to 4 hours with a single battery. However, this is dependent on a variety of factors including temperature, backlight setting and computer usage. You can help ensure the maximum performance of your batteries by optimizing your computer’s power management features.
SECTION 10 BATTERY MANAGEMENT PAGE 174 O p e n t h e AR MO R u tils B a tt e r y Mo n it o r P a g e Double-click on the ARMORutils icon on the desktop and select the Battery Monitor button to open the Battery and Charger Monitor page, as shown in Figure 91. Figure 89. ARMORutils Battery Monitor Page When to Replace a Battery Battery life is affected by the age of the battery, its operating temperature and the number of discharge/charge cycles that it goes through over time.
SECTION 10 BATTERY MANAGEMENT PAGE 175 SHIPPING DATE NEED NEW LABEL IMAGE Figure 90. ARMOR X7 Battery Label Example Battery Warranty Your X7 battery is warranted against all defects in material and workmanship for a period of 1 year from shipment from DRS. Because of the many variables associated with usage and aging, DRS is not responsible for battery capacity performance except as affected by factory defects or workmanship in the battery.
SECTION 10 BATTERY MANAGEMENT PAGE 176 How to Store Batteries When Not in Use The following storage tips will help you optimize the capacity and performance of your batteries. S h o r t -Te r m S t o r a g e • If your X7 will not be in use for 7-30 days, it is recommended that the batteries first be charged and then removed from the computer for short-term storage.
SECTION 10 • BATTERY MANAGEMENT PAGE 177 If possible, allow a battery to warm or cool to the temperature of your surroundings before installing it in the tablet. Disposing Of Your Batteries Lithium-ion batteries are fully recyclable and should not be simply thrown away. Please help protect our environment by turning in your defective batteries to an authorized recycler, or send them back to DRS.
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SECTION 11 TECHNICAL SUPPORT PAGE 179 11. DRS TECHNICAL S UP P ORT Before You Contact Us Please have your local technical personnel check for network or custom software problems before contacting DRS Technical Support with a problem. How to Obtain Warranty Service Before proceeding, please read the Error! Reference source not found.. Notice: DRS reserves the right to charge a No Fault Found (NFF) fee for any unit returned for repair that is found to be fully operational. 1. Immediately notify DRS.
SECTION 11 • • • • TECHNICAL SUPPORT PAGE 180 Serial number of the product. Date of purchase. Your ship-to address and any special shipping requirements. A detailed description of the problem. 5. Prepare your Products for Shipment. • Use the original shipping container if possible to return your product. • Remove the batteries and package them separately. • If the original container is not available, wrap each item securely with bubble wrap or suitable cushioning material.
SECTION 11 TECHNICAL SUPPORT In Europe, ship to: PAGE 181 DRS Tactical Systems, LTD. The Trading Estate Farnham Surrey, GU9 9NN UK ATTN: Brian Perkins or: International – Markus Breuch Rathausstr. 10 53797 Lohmar, Germany ATTN: Silke Zaigler Once your product(s) are repaired or replaced under the terms specified in the warranty, DRS will return your product(s), with shipping pre-paid, to the address included with your RMA.
SECTION 11 TECHNICAL SUPPORT PAGE 182 Warranty Information DRS TACTICAL SYSTEMS, INC. LIMITED WARRANTY – HARDWARE ARMOR PRODUCTS Ge n e r a l In fo r m a tio n DRS Tactical Systems, Inc. (“DRS”) warrants for the duration of this warranty that the DRS ARMOR product(s) (“Product(s)”) produced by DRS will be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service, subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein.
SECTION 11 TECHNICAL SUPPORT PAGE 183 maintenance; problems caused by using accessories, parts, or components not supplied by DRS; improper installation (to include the absence of surge protection in vehicle installations), testing, operation, use or handling of the Product; or unauthorized alteration of Products Products with missing or altered service tags or serial numbers. Products for which DRS has not received payment.
REAR MATTER PAGE 184 Acronyms ACRONYM DEFINITION AC BIOS CD-ROM CDMA CPU DC DVD EDGE EVDO GB GPRS GPS GSM HDD HSDPA I/O LCD LED OEM PC PCMCIA RAM SAS SD SIM card SmBus SODIMM SSHD SVGA TFT USB VAC VDC VGA WLAN WWAN XGA alternating current basic input/output system compact disk – read only memory code division multiple access central processing unit direct current digital video disk enhanced data rates for GSM evolution evolution data only/evolution data optimized gigabytes general packet radio service
REAR MATTER PAGE 185 Glossary TERM DEFINITION ambient temperature The temperature of the air surrounding an object fully depleted battery A lithium-ion battery that has discharged to a level of 3 % or below. fully charged battery A lithium-ion battery that has reached 100% of charge as indicated by a steady 100% LED on the Battery Gauge on the Control Panel.
REAR MATTER PAGE 186 Appendix A E x p la n a tio n o f P e n S id e B u tt o n Op tio n s 4th Click (Back) Duplicates a 4th mouse button click – usually the Back command in browser application. 5th Click (Forward) Duplicates a 5th mouse button click – usually the Forward command in browser application. Click Duplicates a left mouse button click. Click Lock Duplicates holding an object with the left mouse button; good for dragging objects or selecting text or groups of objects.
REAR MATTER PAGE 187 Appendix B Us in g th e X7 E x te r n a l Ba t te r y C h a r g e r The X7 battery charger can recharge a single battery in 2.5 hours and two batteries in less than 6 hours. You can remove or insert a battery at any time in the charge cycle without causing damage to the charging circuits or to the battery. Table 34. Charging a Battery Step Action 1.
REAR MATTER PAGE 188 Figure 91. Inserting a Battery Charger LED Status Indications There are two status indicators for each battery bay. Table 36 lists the possible indicator conditions and their meanings. Table 35. Status Indicator Conditions Status Indicator Condition Fully Charged Battery LED (green) On steady with external power applied and battery fully charged (>95%). Off with external power disconnected or battery charge <95%. On steady with external power applied and battery charging.
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