OK Fn F1 F2 F3 Rugged Tablet Computer User's Manual
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Table of Contents Chapter 1: Getting Started.................................................................. 1-1 Unpacking.........................................................................................1-2 Device Overview...............................................................................1-3 Front View..................................................................................1-3 Rear View..................................................................................
Adjusting Volume.......................................................................2-7 Adjusting Screen Brightness......................................................2-7 Using Wireless LAN..........................................................................2-8 Turning the Wireless Antenna On and Off.................................2-8 Connecting to a Wireless Network.............................................2-9 Using Bluetooth....................................................................
Preface This manual contains information that will help you operate this rugged tablet computer. It is divided into five chapters and two appendix. • Chapter 1: Getting Started, takes you through the process of setting up your tablet computer and identifying its external components. • Chapter 2: Operating Your Tablet Computer, tells you how to use the tablet computer’s components and features. • Chapter 3: Expanding Your Tablet Computer, provides information on installing and using peripheral devices.
Notational Conventions Throughout this manual, the following conventions are used to distinguish elements of text. NOTE: Identifies additional information that requires special attention. CAUTION: Identifies important information that, if not followed, may result in loss of data or damage to the tablet computer.. Hardware and keyboard keys are shown in a bold typeset. For example: Press the F1 key to complete.
CHAPTER 1 Getting Started Congratulations on purchasing this rugged tablet computer. The rugged design allows you to use it in harsh outdoor environments. You can use it under blazing heat, subzero cold, driving rain or dusty surroundings – places you could not take a consumer-grade tablet computer. This chapter tells you step by step how to get the tablet computer up and running.
Unpacking After unpacking the shipping carton, you should find these standard items. Inspect all items. If any item is damaged or missing, notify your dealer immediately.
Device Overview Front View 4 5 6 1 OK 2 7 3 Fn 8 F1 9 F2 10 F3 11 12 13 14 No. Item Description 1 Microphone Use for chatting and other interactive applications. 2 LED Indicators Shows the current status of the tablet computer. Getting Started Power • Solid green: Tablet computer is turned on • Blinking green: Tablet computer is in sleep mode. • Off: Tablet computer is turned off. Battery • Solid amber: Battery is charging • Solid greeen: Battery is fully charged.
No. 1-4 Item Description 3 Touch Screen Displays and receives information for the tablet computer. 4 Kensington Lock Provides lock mechanism security. 5 Web Camera Use for video chatting and other interactive applications. 6 Directional Buttons Serves as the up / down / left / right arrow keys. 7 OK Button Serves as the Enter key. 8 Fn (Function) Button • Press to display the button functions and toggle between Button Setting A, B, and C.
Rear View 1 2 3 4 5 6 6 7 No. 5 Item Description 1 Eyelet Holds the tether strap. 2 Stylus Holder Stores the stylus. 3 Camera Flash Provides flash lighting for use with the camera. 4 CMOS Camera Allows you to use the camera features. 5 Battery Capacity Indicator Press the button to light the battery capacity LEDs. More lit LEDs indicate more battery power. The LEDs automatically go off after 5 seconds.
Bottom View 1 2 3 4 4 5 With Battery Packs With Battery Packs Removed No. 1-6 Item Description 1 Audio Connector Connects to a set of headphones, external speakers, or an audio recording device. 2 HDMI Connector Connects to an HDMI device such as an external monitor. 3 Docking Connector Connects to a docking station (optional). 4 USB Ports Each port connects to a USB device, such as a USB flash drive, mouse, printer, keyboard, etc. 5 Power Connector Connects to the AC adapter.
Installing the Stylus Your tablet computer comes with a stylus for use with the touch screen. The stylus holder at the back of the tablet computer provides a convenient place to store the stylus. Perform the following to prepare and install the stylus to your tablet computer: 1. Loop one end of the tether to the stylus eyelet. 2. Loop the other end of the tether to the tablet computer eyelet. 2 1 3. Push the stylus on the stylus holder until it locks into place.
Installing the SIM Card The tablet computer supports data connection using 3G SIM cards. Perform the following to install the SIM card to your tablet computer: 1. With battery packs removed, locate the SIM card slot on the back of the tablet computer. 2. Open the SIM card slot cover. 3. Insert the SIM card with the gold contacts facing down. 4. Close the SIM card slot cover. NOTE: For more information on connecting to 3G network, see “Using 3G Network”.
Installing the Battery Packs Perform the following to install the battery packs to your tablet computer. 1. Place the tablet computer face down on a flat even surface. 2. Fit the two battery packs into place on both sides. 3. Using a small #1 Phililips screwdriver, secure the four screws on each battery taking care not to over tighten. 4. Connect the tablet computer to AC power to charge the battery packs. See “Connecting to AC Power” on page 1-10.
Connecting to AC Power The tablet computer operates either on the external AC power or internal battery power. It is recommended 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. Peform the following to connect the tablet computer to AC power: 1.
Turning the Tablet Computer On and Off Turning On 1. Make sure that the tablet computer is either connected to an AC power or the battery packs are charged. 2. Press the power button . Notice the screen remains blank for 8 ~ 10 seconds but the power LED lights up. OK Fn F1 F2 F3 The power LED indicator ( Getting Started ) shows two different states: • Solid green: Tablet computer is turned on • Blinking green: Tablet computer is in sleep mode. • Off: Tablet computer is turned off.
Turning Off To turn off the tablet computer, use the “Shut Down” command of your operating system. CAUTION: Wait for at least five seconds after turning off the tablet computer before turning it back on. When you finish a working session, you can stop the tablet computer by shutting it down or leaving the tablet computer in Sleep or Hibernation mode: To stop in this mode... Off Do this... Use the Windows Start Menu and follow the shut down procedure.
CHAPTER 2 Operating Your Tablet Computer This chapter provides information about the use of the tablet computer and describes the operating basics of these components and features: • Touch Screen • Input Panel • Control Panel • Wireless LAN Features • Bluetooth Features • 3G Network Features • GPS Features • Camera Operating Your Tablet Computer 2-1
Using the Touch Screen The touch screen is a touch-sensitive device that allows you to control and make selections on the tablet computer by controlling the location of the pointer on the screen. CAUTION: Do not use sharp or pointed objects on the touch screen. These objects may scratch the screen. Use only the spring-tip end of the stylus or the tip of your finger. OK Fn F1 F2 F3 Here are some common terms that you should know when using the touch screen.
Calibrating the Screen When there is a noticeable discrepancy in the placement of the stylus on the screen and the indicated position of the onscreen pointer, recalibrate the screen. Perform the following to calibrate the screen: 1. Tap Start > Control Panel > Tablet PC Settings. 2. On the Display tab, tap Calibrate. 3. Tap the cross-hair with the stylus as it moves around the screen. 4. When calibration is complete, tap Yes to close the calibration utility screen.
Using the Input Panel The Tablet Computer Input Panel is a virtual keyboard that allows you to enter text and perform various keyboard functions. There are two types of Input Panels for you to use: 2-4 • Touch Keyboard Allows you to enter text by tapping the keys with the stylus, like pressing the keys on a standard keyboard. • Writing Pad Allows you to write on the writing pad, like writing on a piece of paper. Your handwriting will be converted into typed text.
Opening the Input Panel To open the Input Panel There are two ways to open the Input Panel. • Press Fn + F1 • From the left side of the screen, drag the edge of the Input Panel towards the center. To switch between keyboards To swtich between Touch Keyboard and Writing Pad, tap upper left corner of the Input Panel. or at the Managing the Input Panel To change the Input Panel size To increase the size of the Input Panel, select the lower right corner of the Input Panel and drag.
Using the Control Panel The Control Panel provides shortcuts for you to utilize the applications and functions of your Tablet Computer, such as opening an application, adjusting the brightness setting or volume, and others. OK Fn F1 Using the Function Keys F2 F3 Press the Fn key to display the Control Panel button information. The buttons have three settings: Setting A, Setting B, and Setting C. By pressing a combination of function keys, you can open an application or bring up the Input Panel.
Adjusting Volume Peform the following to adjust the volume of your Tablet Computer: • To increase volume, press Fn + Fn, then press ▲ or ► repeatedly. • To decrease volume, press Fn + Fn, then press ▼ or ◄ repeatedly. Adjusting Screen Brightness Peform the following to adjust the screen brightness of your Tablet Computer: • To increase brightness, press Fn, then press ▲ or ► repeatedly. • To decrease brightness, press Fn, then press ▼ or ◄ repeatedly.
Using Wireless LAN Your Tablet Computer has a built-in wireless antenna which automatically detects wireless networks that are within range. It takes approximately 30 seconds for your Tablet Computer to make a successful wireless connection and approximately 10 seconds to disconnect. Turning the Wireless Antenna On and Off By default, the wireless antenna is turned on. In case you need to turn the wireless antenna on or off, perform the following: 2-8 1.
Connecting to a Wireless Network Perform the following to connect to a wireless network: 1. Make sure that the wireless antenna is “on” (The Wifi LED indicator in solid green and the Wireless network icon on the taskbar shows ). 2. Tap the Wireless Network icon ( 3. In the list of available networks, tap a network. 4. Tap Connect. 5. If the network requires authentication, enter the security key or passphrase. ) on the taskbar.
Using Bluetooth Your Tablet Computer has integrated Bluetooth capability for short-range wireless communication between Bluetooth-enabled devices. By default, the Bluetooth feature is enabled as indicated by the Bluetooth icon ( ) on the taskbar; but your Tablet Computer is not visible to other devices. To make your Tablet Computer visible, check the Discovery box in Bluetooth settings (see “Configuring Bluetooth Settings” on page 2-13).
3. Tap Add a Device. The Tablet Computer will scan for Bluetooth devices within range. 4. Tap the device you want to pair with, then tap Next. 5. Depending on the device you are pairing, you may be prompted to enter or verify the pairing code. The pairing code entered or shown on your Tablet Computer and the Bluetooth device must be the same. Click Next to continue.
6. Windows will check for the device driver and install, if necessary. Tap Close to close the screen. Depending on the paired Bluetooth device, you may use your Tablet Computer speakers to listen to music played from the Bluetooth device, transfer files, and more. NOTE: For more information on using Bluetooth features, see Windows online help.
4. Tap and hold the Bluetooth device to display the pop up menu. 5. Tap Advance Operation, then tap the applicable connection operation. When a Bluetooth device wants to pair with your Tablet Computer, a pop up message appears on the taskbar, tap the message to pair with the device. Configuring Bluetooth Settings The Bluetooth Settings allows you to configure how you want to connect to Bluetooth devices, sync data, and other options.
APPENDIX A Regulatory Information This appendix provides regulatory statements and safety notices about your Tablet Computer. NOTE: Marking labels located onthe exterior of your Tablet Computer indicate the regulations that your model complies with. Check the marking labels and refer to the corresponding statements in this appendix. Some notices apply to specific models only.
FCC Regulations 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, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
RF Exposure Information (SAR) This device is compliance with SAR for general population /uncontrolled exposure limits in ANSI/IEEE C95.1-1999 and had been tested in accordance with the measurement methods and procedures specified in OET Bulletin 65 Supplement C. This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This device was tested for operations with the device contacted directly to the human body to the back side of the EUT.
The device for the band 5150-5250 MHz is only for indoor usage to reduce potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems; the maximum antenna gain permitted (for devices in the bands 5250-5350 MHz and 5470-5725 MHz) to comply with the e.i.r.p. limit; and The maximum antenna gain permitted (for devices in the band 5725-5850 MHz) to comply with the e.i.r.p. limits specified for point-to-point and non point-to-point operation as appropriate, as stated in section A9.2(3).
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