OK Fn F1 F2 F3 Rugged Tablet Computer User's Manual Yuma 2
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Contents CHAPTER 1: Getting Started.............................................................. 1-1 Unpacking.........................................................................................1-2 Device Overview...............................................................................1-3 Front View..................................................................................1-3 Rear View..................................................................................1-5 Bottom View........
Using Bluetooth.................................................................................2-14 Turning the Bluetooth Adapter On and Off.................................2-14 Pairing with Bluetooth Devices..................................................2-14 Configuring Bluetooth Settings..................................................2-17 Using 3G Network.............................................................................2-18 Connecting to 3G Network.........................................
CHAPTER 6: Maintenance and Troubleshooting.............................. 6-1 Taking Care of the Tablet Computer..................................................6-2 Location Guidelines...................................................................6-2 General Guidelines....................................................................6-2 Cleaning Guidelines...................................................................6-2 Touchscreen Guidelines.......................................................
Preface This manual contains information that will help you operate this rugged tablet computer. It is divided into six chapters and two appendices. • 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. TIP: Identifies additional information that provides optional methods for ease of use. CAUTION: Identifies important information that, if not followed, may result in loss of data or damage to the tablet computer..
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 talking and other interactive applications. 2 LED Indicators Shows the current status of the tablet computer. 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 Ambient Light Detector Detects surrounding light and adjusts the screen brightness according to the ambient light. 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 5 6 3 5 With Battery Packs With Battery Packs Removed No. 1-6 Item Description 1 Audio Connector (Line in / Line out) Connects to a set of headphones, external speakers, or an audio recording device with 3.5 mm jack. 2 HDMI Connector Connects to an HDMI device such as an external monitor. 3 Docking Holes Docking holes to support a docking station (optional). 4 Docking Connector Connects to a docking station (optional).
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: • SIM cards must be purchased separately. • CDMA and GSM SIM cards are supported.
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 Phillips #1 screwdriver, secure the four screws on each battery taking care not to over tighten. NOTE: For best results, use a small number 1 Phillips screwdriver. CAUTION: Do not over torque the screws when installing the batteries. 4.
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. Perform 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 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 ( ) 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 until the screen is black and the LED activity has ceased before turning the computer back on. This may take 5 seconds or longer. 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 • Accelerometer / Compass 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, pointed objects or rough gloves on the touch screen. These objects may scratch the screen. Use only the spring-tip end of the stylus, the tip of your finger or woven fiber, conductive gloves suitable for touch screens.
Calibrating the Screen When there is a noticeable discrepancy in the placement of the stylus on the screen and the indicated position of the on-screen pointer, re-calibrate the screen. There are two types of calibrations: • Reset: This resets the screen calibration to the factory default settings. • Manual Calibration: This allows users to manually calibrate the screen. To reset the screen calibration Perform the following to reset the screen calibration to its default settings: 1.
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 switch between the Touch Keyboard and the Writing Pad, tap at the upper left corner of the Input Panel. or 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 Press to display the Hotkey Information screen Fn F1 F2 F3 Press to access the log-in menu or Task Manager Press to enter sleep mode Using the Hotkeys Press and release the Fn key to temporarily display the Hotkey Information screen.
Applications to Access Hotkeys Fn + Fn + ▲ / ▼ / ◄ / ► Adjust Volume Setting B (Second Level) Setting C (Third Level) Fn + Fn + F1 Wifi Fn + Fn + F2 Bluetooth Fn + Fn + F3 3G Fn + Fn + Fn + ▲/▼/◄/► Up, Down, Left, Right Fn + Fn + Fn + F1 F1 Fn + Fn + Fn + F2 F2 Fn + Fn + Fn + F3 Microsoft Website Using the Hotkey Configuration Tool To suit your needs, you can modify the associated applications or commands to hotkey combinations using the Hotkey Configuration Tool.
2. The Keyboard Properties screen appears. Tap the Hotkey setting tab. 3. Tap Configuration Tool to open the Hotkey Configuration Tool screen. The Hotkey Configuration Tool has five page tabs: 2-8 • General: To configure the hotkey screen timeout and transparency. • Setting Default: To configure the main hotkeys. • Setting A: To configure the first level hotkey combination. • Setting B: To configure the second level hotkey combination.
To adjust screen timeout and transparency 1. Open the Hotkey Configuration Tool. 2. On the General tab, do the following: 3. • Slide the Timeout bar to the left or right to decrease or increase the Function key screen timeout (in seconds). • Slide the Transparency bar to the left or right to adjust the Function key screen transparency. Tap Apply to apply changes. To configure the hotkeys 1. Open the Hotkey Configuration Tool. 2.
2-10 3. Tap the field box of the hotkey that you want to modify. The screen below appears. 4. On the Display name box, type a name for the hotkey (maximum of 15 characters only). 5. Tap one of the following buttons: • Do nothing: To do nothing when the hotkey is pressed. • Open: To assign an application that will open when the hotkey is pressed. Tap to select the application. • URL: To set a URL address that will open when the hotkey is pressed. Type the URL address on the box.
Adjusting Volume By default, you may perform 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 By default, you may perform 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: 2-12 1.
Connecting to a Wireless Network Perform the following to connect to a wireless network: 1. Make sure that the wireless radio is “on” (The Wireless 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 2-17).
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. Tap 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 Advanced 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.
Using 3G Network Your Tablet Computer may have 3G network capabilities that provide wireless connection to the Internet using a SIM card with data subscription. NOTE: The 3G network feature is an optional item. Connecting to 3G Network Your Tablet Computer comes with Sierra Wireless AirCard® Watcher, an application that allows you to connect to the Internet using your SIM card and keeps you informed of your wireless connection status. Perform the following to connect to your 3G network: 1.
Using AirCard® Watcher The AirCard® Watcher main screen 7 8 1 2 3 9 4 10 5 11 6 No. 1 Item 3G On/Off Signal Strength Network Type 2 Toolbar Wireless Profile SMS History Airplane Mode Operating Your Tablet Computer Description • Green: 3G network is on. • Red: 3G network is off. • Green: Indicates the network signal strength. More lit bars indicates stronger signal. • Red: No signal. Indicates the network connection type. Tap an icon to access the function.
No. Item 2 AirCard GPS Settings Help Description Tap to open AirCard GPS Monitor. Tap to access the AirCard® Watcher settings. See “Configuring AirCard® Watcher Settings” on page 2-21. Tap to view the help file. 3 Network Name Displays the name of the SIM card network provider. 4 Data Transfer Rate Displays the upstream and downstream transfer information. 5 6 7 Home Tap to open the Sierra Wireless website. Speed Graph Tap to display a graphical table of the data transfer speed.
Configuring AirCard® Watcher Settings On the AirCard® Watcher main screen, tap the Settings ( screen below. ) icon to display the Tap a menu item on the left panel to display the corresponding settings on the right. The following menus are available: Menu Description General Configures startup/shutdown settings, warning messages, display properties, and others. Messaging Configures message settings such as service center number, default storage, and message notification.
To configure 3G network profiles Once a SIM card is used in your Tablet Computer, its network profile is created. You can view network information, such as profile name, access point name (APN), TCP/IP settings, and more. You can also set AirCard® Watcher to automatically connect to the 3G network at startup. 1. On the AirCard® Watcher main screen, tap the Wireless Profile ( NOTE: Alternatively, you can also access the Profiles menu, by tapping Profiles on the left panel. 2. ) icon.
4. To view the SIM card information, tap the network name on the left panel. 5. Tap OK to close the screen.
Using GPS Your Tablet Computer has a GPS (Global Positioning System) receiver module built in and includes the Trimble GPS Information software. Trimble GPS Information is an application that allows you to manage the following: • Position • Satellites To open Trimble GPS Information, tap Start > All Programs > Trimble > Trimble GPS Information. Position The Position tab provides an overview of your location and system status. Click the Open Map in Web Browser button to view your location on the map.
Satellites The Satellites tab displays the coordinates of your location as viewed from the satellites, including the date and time and satellite altitude.
Using the Accelerometer / Compass Your Tablet Computer has a built in accelerometer sensor and comes with a compass application. The accelerometer detects your location, surroundings, and more. You can use the compass application to point the direction to where you are heading. Activating the Accelerometer By default, the accelerometer is enabled on your Tablet Computer. However, if you need to disable and re-enable this feature again, perform the following: 1.
To use the compass Hold the Tablet Computer with both hands in front of you. Face the direction to where you are heading. The screen displays your direction. To recalibrate the compass Rotate and then turn the Tablet Computer to recalibrate the compass.
Using the Camera Your Tablet Computer has a built-in camera for taking photos and videos. Photos can be captured with GPS location data. Opening the Camera 1. Tap Start > All Programs > Trimble > Camera > Camera. The camera screen appears. 2. Tap the screen to show the camera control buttons. The Camera Screen The camera has two capture modes: Photo mode and Video mode. By default, the camera opens to Photo mode. Below is the Photo mode camera screen, similar screen appears in Video mode.
No. 3 Item Camera Screen 4 Description Shows the object to capture. Shutter Button • Indicates the camera is in photo mode. • Tap the shutter button to capture a photo. Record Button • Indicates the camera is in video mode. • Tap the record button to record a video. 5 Date Stamp Indicates date stamping is included when capturing photos. NOTE: Available only in Photo mode. 6 Resolution • Indicates the current camera resolution. • Tap repeatedly to change to a different resolution setting.
Recording Videos 2-30 1. Open the camera. 2. Tap 3. Focus on your subject. 4. Tap 5. To pause the recording, tap recording. 6. When done, tap to change to Video mode. to start the recording. The recording screen appears. . Then tap to resume the to stop the recording.
To change the video resolution • To change the video resolution, tap the resolution on the upper-right corner of the screen to toggle the settings: UXGA 1600 x 1200 QVGA 1600 x 1200 VGA 1600 x 1200 To switch to Photo mode • To switch to Photo mode, tap . To configure video settings • To configure the video settings, tap page 2-38 for more information. .
