XSLATE® R12 Tablet by Xplore™ Model iX125R1 User Guide
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Table of Contents Chapter 1 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Optional Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Mobile Broadband with GNSS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Discrete GPS with SBAS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring the Tablet PC Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Setting Up the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Setting the Display Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Configuring the Tablet Function Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing and Replacing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Removing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Replacing the External Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Hot-swapping the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Display Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Touch or Pen Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Full Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Port and Connector Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Getting Started 1 Features The XSLATE R12 Tablet PC is a sleek and lightweight 12.5” rugged tablet that provides robust computing power and a variety of integrated features to support any mobile workflow, including a screen with a full-high definition (FHD) of 1920x1080 pixels. The XSLATE R12 Tablet PC includes these features: • Intel® Core™ i5 or i7 vPro™ Processors (i7 Processor includes Intel vPro™ technology) • Windows® 10, 8.1, or 7 Pro 64-bit • USB 3.
Optional Features This section describes the optional features available when you purchase your tablet. Mobile Broadband with GNSS You can purchase an XSLATE R12 Tablet PC with an optional embedded mobile broadband with Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) module that enables you to connect to a variety of mobile broadband networks for sending and receiving data wirelessly. You can typically use mobile broadband anywhere you can use your mobile phone.
Data and Device Security (Absolute DDS) The XSLATE R12 Tablet PC comes with an option for Absolute® Data & Device Security software (DDS), formally known as Absolute Computrace Complete. This software offers enhanced data protection, improved IT asset management, and managed computer theft recovery. With DDS software, organizations can track, manage, and secure their entire computer fleet—including remote and mobile devices—on or off the network.
Overview of the XSLATE R12 Tablet The following photos show the buttons, slots, and ports on the XSLATE R12 Tablet PC. Front Ambient light sensor Web Microphones camera Camera indicator Function button 1 Function button 2 Function button 3 Windows Start button 4 Touchscreen display Function button 1 Press to display the Tablet Center; press and hold for Windows® Journal. Function button 2 Press this button for the xCapture Pro™ application. Press and hold to display the Pictures directory.
Windows Start button Opens the Windows Start screen or the Windows desktop. Touchscreen display Use your finger or pen to access all the functions of the XSLATE R12 on the 12.5” display. Back Documentation Microphone camera light Volume buttons Documentation camera Battery Battery latch Battery charge indicator lights Battery charge indicator button Speakers Microphone Used for detecting sound when the documentation camera is in use.
Battery charge indicator button Press to view charge indicator lights. Speakers Use for listening to audio. Right Side Audio USB 3.0 Power adapter port in/out port port HDMI port SIM card slot SD card slot Fingerprint reader Pen bay Pen tether anchor Power adapter port Connect the power adapter. Audio in/out port Supports external stereo speakers, a stereo headset, or a stereo headset with microphone using a standard TRS or TRRS 3.5 mm plug. USB 3.
Pen The XSLATE R12 Tablet PC supports touch with a pen, with your finger, and with an XSLATE R12Series digitizer pen. You might find the pen handy when you want to write a quick email or take notes. The pen is particularly effective for precise data entry and navigation. The XSLATE R12 digitizer pen includes a pressure-sensitive tip and a function button. There are no batteries in the pen and it does not need external power.
Connecting to a Wireless Network The XSLATE R12 tablet includes built-in Wi-Fi® and Bluetooth® technology. Your tablet might also be equipped with mobile broadband. Setting Up Wi-Fi To enable Wi-Fi, follow these steps. 1. Swipe in from the right side of the screen and tap All Settings. The Settings menu appears. NOTE: You can also display the Settings menu by tapping the Windows Start button, , and then tapping Settings, which is the same as All Settings.
Setting Up Mobile Broadband with GPS (Optional) If you purchased your R12 with the optional mobile broadband module, you can connect to high-speed cellular networks worldwide. Important: Before you can connect to a mobile broadband network, you must have an active account with a cellular network provider and a SIM card in your tablet for mobile broadband access. For instructions to set up mobile broadband, see CONNECTING TO A MOBILE BROADBAND NETWORK on page 26.
Modifying Sleep Mode You can modify the timing of sleep mode in the same way as you set up or modify hibernate mode in the next topic. Modify either mode in the Power and sleep settings. You can also open the Tablet Center to adjust the power plan, the function of the Power switch, and the timing of sleep mode, hibernate mode, and the display. Setting Up the Hibernate Mode NOTE: You can also use this procedure to set up the sleep mode.
4. In the left pane of the Power Options menu, tap Choose what the power buttons do. 5. Use this menu to set the power button to one of the following actions: Do nothing, Sleep, Hibernate, Shut down, Turn off the display. 6. Choose what the power button can do from this list. NOTE: The Power button on the XSLATE R12 can act as a sleep button. There is no dedicated sleep button on the XSLATE R12. 7. You can also select Sleep or other options.
Becoming Familiar with Your Tablet After you have set up your XSLATE R12, take a few minutes to become familiar with your tablet. • Calibrate the touch. You can adjust the touch settings by calibrating the digitizer. (The digitizer is software that detects the position of the pen or your finger on the touchscreen display.) • Use Xplore tools to configure basic Windows 10 settings, customize your tablet according to your work style, and to access XSLATE R12 documentation, Support, and Accessories.
Tablet Mode Interface To choose table mode, swipe left from the right edge of the screen and tap the Tablet mode tile. You get a different user interface. If you like tablet mode, explore it and use the Windows help to learn more. Tablet Mode and the Start Button In Tablet Mode, the Windows Start button, , works a little differently. If you are using an application on screen and you can see the Start button, you can tap it to toggle between your desktop view and a single application.
Accessing the Know Your Tablet Application The Know Your Tablet application provides easy access to XSLATE R12 user documentation and the Support and Accessories web sites. 1. Locate the Know Your Tablet tile on the Windows® 10 Start screen or the desktop. This tile opens an application with resources for using your tablet. 2. Tap the Know Your Tablet tile to open the application. The application screen displays 4 tiles. 3. Tap the tile for the resource you want.
Optional Setup Tasks Creating a Recovery Drive After setting up the XSLATE R12 the way you like it and installing applications, create a recovery drive on an external USB drive. A recovery drive lets you start your tablet and access recovery and troubleshooting tools if you encounter any issues with your Windows installation. For more information, see CREATING A USB RECOVERY DRIVE on page 55.
For More Information The Know Your Tablet application is located on the desktop and the Windows Start screen of the tablet. Open this application to view the Getting Started document, which provides information and tips to help you get started using your XSLATE R12 quickly. NOTE: If you don’t have access to a particular feature or setting on your Tablet PC, contact your system administrator for additional information.
Using Your XSLATE R12 Tablet 2 USING THE CAMERAS on page 37This chapter provides information about the following tasks: • USING THE TABLET CENTER on page 18 • CONFIGURING THE TABLET PC SETTINGS on page 20 • SETTING UP THE DISPLAY on page 20 • CONFIGURING THE TABLET FUNCTION BUTTONS on page 22 • SETTING UP WIRELESS CONNECTIONS on page 24 • POWER SETTINGS on page 28 • SENSORS SETTINGS on page 30 • ENTERING TEXT BY KEYBOARD on page 31 • ENTERING TEXT BY HANDWRITING on page 34 • USING THE F
XSLATE R12 Tablet PC Applications Your tablet includes these two Xplore™ applications to help you configure your XSLATE R12® Tablet PC to fit your needs, to manage common Windows 10 settings, and to access resources for more information. Tablet Center Provides a central location for accessing and configuring the many commonly used Windows 10 settings. Know Your Tablet Provides easy access to Documentation, Support, and Accessories.
Tablet Interface Settings Tablet pane in the Tablet Center You can view and set the following configuration options in the Tablet Center application. The four highlighted rectangles on the right pane are selectable. • Provides access to Windows® Pen and Touch configuration options. • Use these settings to configure your display, and button actions, and set left- and righthand options. • Wireless Settings Lets you view, configure, and connect to available wireless networks.
Configuring the Tablet PC Settings This section shows you how to • Set up your pen and touch input for one or multiple screens • Calibrate the pen and touch • Configure the tablet function buttons • Set up for left- or right-hand use Setting Up the Display You can set up the display for pen or touch. You can do this for one or multiple screens. 1. Open the Tablet Center. Tablet 2. In the Tablet Center form with tap Tablet PC Settings in the right pane.
5. Tap Pen Input or Touch Input, depending on the type of input you want to use on the display as follows: Pen Input a. If you select , then the next step asks you to tap the screen with the pen to identify it as the pen input screen. Touch Input then the next step asks you to touch the screen that b. If you select you want to use as a touchscreen. 6. Click OK in the Display tab or choose another option from the form. Setting the Display Options 1.
Configuring the Tablet Function Buttons You can configure the three function buttons on the front of the tablet. Each has two functions. 1. Open the Tablet Center. 2. In the Tablet Center form with tap Tablet PC Settings Tablet highlighted in the left pane, in the right pane. The Tablet PC Settings form opens. 3. In the Tablet PC Settings form, tap the Buttons tab. The Buttons tab is displayed. Use this tab to configure the Function buttons. 4.
7. Select the appropriate action for the button. 8. For some actions, you must enter more information, such as the location of a program to start. You can select an action for Press and another for Press and hold. For more information, tap WHAT IS PRESS AND HOLD? on this form. 9. Click OK to confirm the changes you have made. The form closes. 10. To reset the buttons to their default values, tap the Reset button on the Buttons tab. 11. Click OK to close the Buttons form when you are done.
Setting Up Wireless Connections The wireless settings in the Tablet Center provide you with access to the Windows® Networks menu, where you can view and connect to available mobile broadband, and Wi-Fi® networks. You can also turn Airplane mode on or off in this menu, which disables all wireless communication on the Tablet PC. Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network 1. Open the Tablet Center by tapping the icon. 2. Tap Wireless Settings. Wireless Settings The Windows Network & Internet form opens.
Temporarily Switching Off Wireless Devices Check with your airline for exact rules on using your Tablet PC and Wi-Fi while traveling. If required, you can disable all of your wireless devices using the Tablet Center. 1. To turn off the wireless devices in your tablet, open the Tablet Center. 2. Tap Wireless Settings on the Tablet screen. Wireless Settings 3. In the left pane, tap Airplane mode. 4. In the right pane, turn on Airplane mode. Tap to turn on.
Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network Important: Before you can connect to a mobile broadband network, you must have an active account with a cellular network provider and a SIM card in your tablet for mobile broadband access. Inserting a SIM Card 1. If you don’t have a SIM card in your tablet already, turn off the tablet. 2. Insert a SIM card into the SIM card slot on the right side of the tablet. See INSERTING AND REMOVING A SIM CARD on page 52 for details about inserting a SIM card.
6. Tap Connect. 7. If prompted, enter the access point name (APN) or access string, the user name, and the password. (You can find these in the information that came with the device or with your mobile broadband service.) If the entries in the previous step were correct, then you are connected to the net. TIP: To view options and settings for the mobile broadband network, press and hold your pen or your finger on the network name until a square appears. Select from the popup menu.
Power Settings Use the Power pane for these tasks: • Turn off power for unused devices or features to extend battery life. • Choose a power plan. • Change how the power button functions when on battery power or when plugged in. • Advanced settings to choose or customize a power plan for your Tablet PC.
Changing What Happens When the Power Button Is Pressed • Tap the drop-down menu beside Power switch on battery and select the action the power button performs when your Tablet PC is on battery power. • Tap the drop-down menu beside Power switch plugged in: and select the action the power button performs when your Tablet PC is on battery power.
Sensors Settings Compass The on-screen compass displays the direction of the magnetic north pole relative to the orientation of the tablet. Additionally, the compass accuracy status is displayed; if the compass needs to be calibrated, you will see a notification alerting you to calibrate the compass. To calibrate the compass, tap Calibrate Compass and follow the on-screen instructions.
Entering Text by Keyboard You can use different methods to enter text with your XSLATE R12. You can use an on-screen touch keyboard or the handwriting panel. There are several on-screen keyboards in Windows 10. Using the Windows On-screen Keyboards 1. To open the default on-screen keyboard, choose one of these actions: a. Tap in a text field or other area where you can type, such as the URL field in a web browser. (If this does not work, see MAKING A KEYBOARD APPEAR WHEN TAPPING IN A TEXT FIELD on page 32.
3. You can access a second numeric-symbol keyboard by tapping the keys on the left side. Tap these keys to switch between the two numericthe two numeric-symbol keyboards. Second Numeric-Symbol Keyboard 4. To switch back to the default keyboard (alphabetic), tap the &123 key. 5. When you have a keyboard on the screen, you can tap the keyboard icon in the lower right corner of that keyboard to display a menu for switching to different keyboards and also for language preferences. 6.
Accessing the Full On-screen Keyboard There is also a keyboard that has more keys like an external keyboard. To activate this fuller onscreen keyboard, follow these steps: 1. Swipe left from the right edge of the screen and tap All Settings. 2. Tap Ease of Access on the Settings menu. 3. Tap Keyboard in the left pane. 4. Tap to activate the on-screen keyboard. The full on-screen keyboard appears. After Displaying This Keyboard 1.
Entering Text by Handwriting In addition to keyboards, you can enter text by writing with the tablet pen on the handwriting panel. When you write on the handwriting panel, your writing converts to digital ink. Digital inking is the process of converting your handwriting to text. 1. Tap in a text field or other area where you can type, such as the text entry field in a web browser. Make sure a keyboard appears.
