ALGIZ 8X User Manual ALGIZ 8X User’s Manual V1.
ALGIZ 8X User Manual Copyright Notice Copyright © 2012 Handheld Inc., ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. No part of this document may be reproduced, copied, translated, or transmitted in any form or by any electronic or mechanical means, for any purposes without the permission of the original manufacturer in advance. Trademark Acknowledgement Brand and product name are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Disclaimer Handheld Inc.
ALGIZ 8X User’s Manual manufacturing year and the fifth digit stands for the manufacturing month (e. g., with A for October, B for November and C for December). For example, the serial number 1W10Axxxxxxxx means October of year 2010.
ALGIZ 8X User Manual Customer Service We provide service guide for any problem as follow steps： 1. Visit Handheld website www.handheldgroup.comto get the updated product information. 2. Contact with your distributor, sales representative, or our customer service center for technical support if you need further assistance. You may have the following information ready before you make the phone call： Product serial number Peripheral attachments Software (OS, version, application software, etc.
ALGIZ 8X User Manual Safety Precautions Warning! Always completely disconnect the power cord from the device before you uncover the device and work on the hardware. Do not connect the electronic device with power socket while the power is on. Sensitive electronic components can be damaged by sudden power surges. Only experienced electronics personnel are suggested to open mechanical housing. Caution! Always ground yourself to remove any static charge before touching the CPU card.
ALGIZ 8X User’s Manual Power Notice! Please notice that the power code of adapter needs to be connected to the ground (earth). Please push the power button for at least 4 seconds to enter sleep mode. Starting and Stopping the Tablet PC). Power Adapter Battery Pack Manufacture: EDAC Power Electronics Co Ltd Model: EA10633B(01)Level IV Input Rated: 100-240Vac, 2.0A, 50-60Hz. Output Rated: DC 19V, 3.42A. Manufacture :JHT Electronic Co., Ltd Model: ALG8X-08A Rated: 5200mAh DC 7.
ALGIZ 8X User’s Manual Chapter 1 Read Me First
ALGIZ 8X User’s Manual 1. Safety Information Follow and adhere to all warnings and instructions in this manual. For your safety, please read all safety and operating instructions before using the product. Keep this manual for future reference. Precaution on Battery Pack 1. Do not expose the battery pack to excessive heat, or extreme heat (Near fire, in direct sunlight for example) generation of heat, ignition or rupture may result 2.
ALGIZ 8X User’s Manual General Product Safety 1. This product should not be used near water such as bathtubs, sinks, swimming pools, wet basement, etc. 2. Do not block any ventilation openings. Do not place the product against a wall or in an enclosed space as doing so might impede the flow of cooling air. 3. Do not place the product near any heat sources such as radiators, warm air intakes, stoves or other heat-generating devices (including amplifiers or other heat 4.
ALGIZ 8X User’s Manual 2. Handling and Maintenance Follow and adhere to all warnings and instructions in this manual. For you’rethelongevity of the product usage, pleaseread all operating instructions before usingthe product. Keep this manual for future reference. General Guideline 1. Keep the product at least 13 cm (5 inches) away from electrical appliances that can generate a strong magnetic field such as TV, refrigerator, motoror a large audiospeaker. 2.
ALGIZ 8X User’s Manual Chapter 2 Getting Started
ALGIZ 8X User’s Manual Thank you for purchasing ALGIZ 8X rugged Tablet Computer. The rugged design allows you to use it in harsh outdoor environments. This chapter tells you step by step how to get the Tablet Computer up and running. You will find instructions for the following procedures: System Specification Unpacking Description of Parts First Time Operations Powering On/Off 1. System Specification System Processor Intel® Pentium® Processor N3710 (2M Cache, up to 2.
ALGIZ 8X User’s Manual Bottom Side 1x Pogo-pin for Docking, 1x DC Power Jack Rear Side 1x Pogo-pin for Expansion I/O Port Buttons and Indicators Control Button 1 x Power (Front) 1 x Touch Lock Key,1 x Menu Key, 1x Home Key, 2 programmable Function Keys LED indicators 1 x Power LED (Green) 1 x Storage(Green) 1 x Battery (Green & Red) 1 x Configuration (It should be off unless configured by the user.
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ALGIZ 8X User’s Manual 3. Description Of Parts Front: 9 ○ Left: 1 ○ 2 ○ 9 ○ 3 ○ No 1 2 Item Front Camera LED Indicators: 3 ○ 4 ○ 5 ○ 6 ○ 7 ○ 8 ○ Description 2 Megapixel Webcam Show the current status of the Tablet Computer 10 ○ No 8 Item F2 Button 9 10 Digital Microphone USB 3.0 11 Micro HDMI 12 Changeable I/O Port 13 14 Power Jack MicroSD Card Reader Front LED Indicators Detail: 3 Touch Screen 4 Power Button 5 Touch Lock 6 7 8.
ALGIZ 8X User’s Manual Rear: Bottom: 14 ○ 13 ○ 15 ○ 16 ○ 16 ○ No 13 14 15 16 Item Rear Camera Service Windows Expansion Port Main Battery Slot 18 ○ 15 ○ 17 ○ Description 8MP Autofocus Camera. Captures photos and videos. Provide optional connectivity to custom modules for special application (Lima,Hotel). For Main Battery pack.
ALGIZ 8X User’s Manual 4. HotKey For Specific Functions For the physical buttons on the ALGIZ 8X tablet computer, in addition to their dedicated functions detailed in the previous section, they can also be used to emulate commonly used keyboard key strokes.
ALGIZ 8X User’s Manual 5. First-time Operation Inserting Battery Pack To insert the standard battery pack into the Tablet Computer: 1. Disconnect AC adapter and power cord from the tablet computer. 2. Turn the tablet computer over, back facing up. 3. Insert the battery on the connector-pins side first, and then lower the battery into the battery compartment. Continue to hold the Battery before battery is fully inserted. 4.
ALGIZ 8X User’s Manual Connecting to Power Supply The Tablet Computer operates either on external AC power or internal battery power. It isrecommended to use AC power when you start up the Tablet Computer for the first time. Caution Use only the AC adapter included with your Tablet Computer. Using other AC adapters may damage the Tablet Computer and the Battery.
ALGIZ 8X User’s Manual 6. Powering On / Off Powering On Press and hold the power button for 3.5 seconds until the blue LED power indicator light up. Note: Do not press the power button repeatedly. Do not perform the following operations until the Disk Activity Indicator off o Connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter o Pressing the power button o Touching the tablet buttons, screen, or external keyboard/mouse Powering Off Perform the following procedure to power off the Tablet Computer: 1. 2. 3. 4.
ALGIZ 8X User’s Manual Chapter 3 Set up Windows for the First Time
ALGIZ 8X User’s Manual Caution For users start up the Tablet Computer for the first time with internal battery power, please make sure the battery is full charged before using. This section details how to setup different version of the Windows that may be installed on the tablet for the first time. Note: Please notice that BIOS will vary with different Windows OS; for users going to change OS, please contact our sales contact window for details. 1.
ALGIZ 8X User’s Manual 3. On the Here’s the legal stuff screen, read through the disclosures, then tap Accept. 4. Windows will then try to connect to network. Tap Skip this step to continue without a wireless connection as you can then set up the network later. On the Get going fast screen, click Use Express settings for the fastest setup. If you would like more information, tap Learn more, or if you would like to select your own options, click Customize settings. 5.
ALGIZ 8X User’s Manual 6. To create a local account, type your User name, password, and Password hint in the fields provided, then tap Next. 7. 8. The initial setup screens are complete, and the desktop is displayed. Read any introductory screens describing features of your computer, and tap Next upon completing each.
ALGIZ 8X User’s Manual Chapter 4 Quick Access through Hottab
ALGIZ 8X User’s Manual 1. Hottab Introduction Hottab provides quick access to the tablet’s functions and features, such as setting up shortcuts, using camera, powering on/off built-in devices, programming function key, and changing power management. As Windows starts up, Hottab starts and runs in the background. To display the Hottab control utility, press the (Menu) Button located on the front panel, or launching the Hottab Utility application.
ALGIZ 8X User’s Manual 2. Device ON/OFF This section provides a quick access to set-up built-in devices, including turning on/off RF modules, camera module and setting up touch mode. Using theWireless LAN (Wi-Fi) feature To use the wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) feature to connect to the network, perform the following procedure: 1. Open the Hottab utility by press the launching the Hottab Utility application. 2. Tap on the Device button. 3.
ALGIZ 8X User’s Manual 7. To check the connection status, observe wireless network connection status icon in the Windows notification area. The more bars the icon shows, the better the wireless LAN connection strength is. 8. Now wireless LAN connection is setup, try connection to the network with an internet browser such as Internet Explorer.
ALGIZ 8X User’s Manual Using the GPS feature To enable the wireless GPS feature, perform the following procedure: 1. Open the Hottab utility by press the the Hottab Utility application. 2. Tap on the Device ON/OFF button. 3. Check the status color of the GPS icon: Item (Menu) Button located on the front panel, OR launching Status Color Description Orange GPS is enabled. White GPS is disabled. 4. If the GPS feature is disabled (white), tap on the GPS icon to enable it (orange). 5.
ALGIZ 8X User’s Manual Using the Bluetooth feature To enable the wireless Bluetooth feature, perform the following procedure: 1. Open the Hottab utility by press the (Menu) Button located on the front panel, OR launching the Hottab Utility application. 2. Tap on the Device button. 3. Check the status color of the Bluetooth icon: Item Status Color Description Orange Bluetooth is enabled. White Bluetooth is disabled. 4.
ALGIZ 8X User’s Manual Using Camera Features This Hottab menu option allows users take a picture or record a video. Before use, make sure the Camera is powered on under Devices menu with the following scenarios: 1. Open the Hottab utility by press the (Menu) Button located on the front panel, OR launching the Hottab Utility application. 2. Tap on Device button to check the built-in devices status. 3. Check the status color of the Camera icon: Item Status Color Description Orange Camera is enabled.
ALGIZ 8X User’s Manual Description of Camera User Interface Buttons: No Item 1 Review Description Preview the take picture. 2 Settings 3. Switch Camera Brings up Camera settings page. Available Settings: Photo format: modify/inspect saved location for pictures. Rear Video Resolution: Picture compression quality. File Location:Opens the location where pictures and videos are saved in a window. Switches the front or rear camera device.
ALGIZ 8X User’s Manual Switch Touch Modes The tablet’s advanced capacitive touchscreen has 3 built-in operating modes, for users to choose under different usage scenarios: To switch between the different touchscreen modes via the HotTab utility, perform the following procedure: 1. Open the Hottab utility by press the (Menu) Button located on the front panel, OR launching the Hottab Utility application. 2. Tap on the Device button. 3.
ALGIZ 8X User’s Manual Touch Mode Selection Item Touch Mode Description This setting defines the sensitivity of touch screen for different applications. Three options are available: Item Hand/Rain Mode Stylus Mode Glove Mode Mouse/ Touch Mode Description The default setting of the touch screen is Hand/Rain Mode, which supports finger control under slight rain. This setting is to have the touch screen compatible with the fine-tip stylus coming with the tablet.
ALGIZ 8X User’s Manual Item Mouse Mode Multi-touch Mode Description Single touch point supported. The default setting of the touch screen supports multitouch mode (up to 10 points).
ALGIZ 8X User’s Manual Using the Expansion Module feature Caution The Expansion Port is optional for ALGIZ 8X Tablet PC and is not reworkable by the end user. To work with Add-on module, please make sure the tablet PC is built-in expansion port before use, or contact our sales contact window for more details. 1.
ALGIZ 8X User’s Manual 2. Configuration of Lima Support NOVATEL OEM-9719B COMPACT, FOUR-FREQUENCY GNSS RECEIVER 3. Configuration of Hotel Support HF RFID Reader/Smart Card Reader /Sith Card Reader Note:The Ext. Module function allows users to choose either LIMA or Hotel type.
ALGIZ 8X User’s Manual 3. Setting This Hottab menu option provides users information such as PC Information, Battery status, and also device settings such as power management setting, and function key mappings. Perform the following procedure to access the Hottab Setting menu: 1. Open the Hottab utility by press the (Menu) Button located on the front panel, OR launching the Hottab Utility application. 2. Tap on the Settings button. 3. Below shows the items listed in Settings Menu.
ALGIZ 8X User’s Manual Using the physical function keys (Hotkeys) The function key mapping menu option allows user to change the physical function buttons, F1 and F2. Users can change what application will be launched with short press or long press of keys. To configure function key mapping, perform the following: 1. Open the Hottab utility by press the (Menu) Button located on the front panel, or launching the Hottab Utility application. 2. Tap on the Setting button. 3.
ALGIZ 8X User’s Manual Adjust the Brightness Level The panel brightness can be adjusted from Hottab menu. To adjust the brightness, perform the following procedure: 1. Open the Hottab utility by press the the Hottab Utility application. 2. Tap on the Settingbutton. 3.
ALGIZ 8X User’s Manual How to disable automatic brightness adjustments For computers with a light sensor, Windows 10 has the ability to automatically adjust the screen brightness depending on the ambient light levels. This feature can be more annoying than helpful, either leaving your screen too dark or frequently adjusting the brightness levels. Here’s three ways to disable the Ambient light sensor 1: using the systems setting Open the Windows start menu and click on ‘Settings’ 1.
ALGIZ 8X User’s Manual
ALGIZ 8X User’s Manual Adjust the Volume Level The volume level can be adjusted from Hottab menu. To perform volume adjustment. The adjustment slide bar will appear on screen transparently. Tap on the right side of the bar to increase the volume and Tap on the left side of the bar to decrease the volume .Open the Hottab utility by press the (Menu) Button located on the front panel, or launching the Hottab Utility application. 1. Tap on the Settingbutton. 2.
ALGIZ 8X User’s Manual Chapter 5 Frequently Used Settings
ALGIZ 8X User’s Manual 1. Screen Resolution Scaling and Setting The ALGIZ 8X’s 800x 1280 high resolution display is perfect for viewing image, video, or other applications, however, Windows user interface (icons, buttons, and other user interface elements) may be too small to read and operate at the default Windows settings. By changing the display scaling or the display resolution setting of the device, you can adjust the size of the text and other items on the desktop for optimal viewing.
ALGIZ 8X User’s Manual 2. Click on the dropdown option next to “Resolution” and select the desire resolution by tapping on the scale: 3. Hit “Apply”. A prompt “Display Settings” prompt will show up to ask the user if the applied resolution is usable. 4. If the new resolution is the desired display setting hit “Keep changes” and continue to next step. If the new resolution is not desirable, hit “Revert” and select a different resolution to change to, and start again from step 2. 5.
ALGIZ 8X User’s Manual 2. Replacing Hot Swappable Battery The tablet computer supports hot-swapping of batteries, meaning the tablet doesn’t need to be powered off in order to replace the mainbattery. To support such mechanism, there is a backup battery inside the tablet that is charged up with the main battery. This backup battery cannot be removed, and needs to have adequate power for hot swapping of main battery to be done without issue.
ALGIZ 8X User’s Manual 3. Using Recovery Wizard to Restore Computer ALGIZ 8X tablet computer has a dedicate recovery partition stored on the hard drive of the tablet to enable quick one-key recovery process. This partition occupies about 11GB of the storage space, and comes built-in to each ALGIZ 8X tablet computer. Warning:Before starting the recovery process, be sure to backup all user data, as all data will be lost after the recovery process.
ALGIZ 8X User’s Manual 5. Wait till the recovery process to complete. During the recovery process, a command prompt will show up to indicate the percent of recovery process.After recovery is completed, and the tablet computer will restart automatically.
ALGIZ 8X User’s Manual 4. Docking Connector Pin Definition ALGIZ 8X tablet computer supports one 20-pin docking connector at the bottom side. The pin definition is listed as the following table. 20 Pin Docking Connector Pin No. Description 1 DOCK1_USB_P 2 DOCK_DET# 3 DOCK1_USB_M 4 DOCK_USB_P 5 GND 6 DOCK_USB_N 7 DOCK_PWR 8 GND 9 DOCK_PWR 10 DOCK_PWR Pin No. 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Description GND GND N/A GND N/A N/A N/A N/A DETECTGND 5.
ALGIZ 8X User’s Manual 6. COM Port Definition ALGIZ 8X tablet computer uses Hottab utility for built-in peripherals control. All the COM port numbers have been defined in the OS image coming with the package. COM Port COM 1 COM 2 COM 3 COM 11 COM 12 COM 15 Device RS232 at I/O RS232 of Expansion Port (optional) GPS RS232 at Docking (optional) RS232 at Docking (optional) Barcode Reader (optional) For some special applications, user might re-install OS and lose the COM port settings.
ALGIZ 8X User’s Manual 2. Tap on "Port Setting" tab and click on "Advanced" button. 3. Tap on the dropdown list and choose the correct COM Port Number (refer to the COM Port Definition Table), and click "OK". 4. Double check "Device Manager" to make sure the COM Port number has been re-defined successfully, and then restart the system.
ALGIZ 8X User’s Manual 7. Accessories ALGIZ 8X offers the following optional accessories that can be purchased: Gigabit Ethernet Adapter For LAN from changeable I/O port Connector: RJ45, female Gigabit LAN, 10/100/1000 Mbps RS232 Ethernet Adapter For RS232 from changeable I/O port Connector: DB9 Serial RS232 Cable, female High Capacity Battery Capacity: 7.
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting (Basic) Problem Solution The removable battery is not charging. Make sure the AC adapter is properly connected, and that the removable battery is properly inserted. Nothing appears on the screen. The tablet computer may be in sleep mode. Press the power button to wake up the display. The brightness level may be too low. Increase brightness. The screen suddenly turns blank and the power indicator goes off. Wireless LAN signal quality is poor.
The GPS application cannot find my location. No sound is produced. Make sure that GPS is powered on in Hottab. Make sure that GPS receiver and the location sensor are enabled in Control Panel. The tablet computer may be out of coverage area. Move your tablet computer outdoors or closer to a window. Check if your surroundings have interferences, such as microwave ovens, cordless phones. Move the tablet computer away from objects causing interference.
FCC Statement 1. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference. (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 2. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
