User Manual MARS-3100R/S Industrial Tablet PC
Copyright The documentation and the software included with this product are copyrighted 2007 by Advantech Co., Ltd. All rights are reserved. Advantech Co., Ltd. reserves the right to make improvements in the products described in this manual at any time without notice. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of Advantech Co., Ltd. Information provided in this manual is intended to be accurate and reliable.
Declaration of Conformity FCC Class A Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
Europe – EU Declaration of Conformity This device complies with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. The following test methods have been applied in order to prove presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC: - EN 60950-1: 2001 Safety of information technology equipment - IEEE Std.
This device is a 5 GHz wideband transmission system (transceiver), intended for use in all EU member states and EFTA countries under the following conditions and/or with the following restrictions: - This device may only be used indoors in the frequency bands 5150 – 5250 MHz and 5250 – 5350 MHz. - In France and Luxembourg a limited implementation of the frequency bands 5150 – 5250 MHz and 5250 – 5350 MHz. In Luxermbourg it is not allowed to make use of the frequency band 5470 – 5725 MHz.
[Latvian] un citiem ar to saistītajiem noteikumiem. Lietuvių [Lithuanian] Šiuo [Advantech] deklaruoja, kad šis [MARS-3100S] atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas 1999/5/EB Direktyvos nuostatas. Nederlands [Dutch] Hierbij verklaart [Advantech] dat het toestel [MARS-3100S] in overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG.
Technical Support and Assistance 1. 2. Visit the Advantech web site at www.advantech.com/support where you can find the latest information about the product. Contact your distributor, sales representative, or Advantech's customer service center for technical support if you need additional assistance.
Safety Instructions 1. 2. 3. Read these safety instructions carefully. Keep this User Manual for later reference. Disconnect this equipment from any AC outlet before cleaning. Use a damp cloth. Do not use liquid or spray detergents for cleaning. 4. For plug-in equipment, the power outlet socket must be located near the equipment and must be easily accessible. 5. Keep this equipment away from humidity. 6. Put this equipment on a reliable surface during installation.
Wichtige Sicherheishinweise 1. 2. 3. Bitte lesen sie Sich diese Hinweise sorgfältig durch. Heben Sie diese Anleitung für den späteren Gebrauch auf. Vor jedem Reinigen ist das Gerät vom Stromnetz zu trennen. Verwenden Sie Keine Flüssig-oder Aerosolreiniger. Am besten dient ein angefeuchtetes Tuch zur Reinigung. 4. Die NetzanschluBsteckdose soll nahe dem Gerät angebracht und leicht zugänglich sein. 5. Das Gerät ist vor Feuchtigkeit zu schützen. 6.
Safety Precaution - Static Electricity Follow these simple precautions to protect yourself from harm and the products from damage. ! To avoid electrical shock, always disconnect the power from your PC chassis before you work on it. Don't touch any components on the CPU card or other cards while the PC is on. ! Disconnect power before making any configuration changes. The sudden rush of power as you connect a jumper or install a card may damage sensitive electronic components.
Contents Chapter 1 Introduction..........................................1 1.1 1.2 1.3 Welcome ................................................................................................... 2 About this Manual ..................................................................................... 2 System Specifications ............................................................................... 3 Table 1.1: System Specifications ................................................
Figure 2.19 USB port................................................................ 18 COM ports .................................................................................. 18 Figure 2.20 COM port............................................................... 18 2.9.3 Audio jacks ................................................................................. 19 Figure 2.21 Audio Jacks (Red: input and Green: output) ......... 19 2.9.4 VGA port .......................................................
3.7 3.8 3.9 Chapter Figure 3.31 MIDI music playback ............................................. 42 Figure 3.32 Volume menu ........................................................ 43 Figure 3.33 Speaker volume..................................................... 43 Figure 3.34 Sounds menu ........................................................ 44 Figure 3.35 Voice menu............................................................ 45 Figure 3.36 Hardware test for microphone level.......................
4.4 4.3.3 Computer will not enter into suspension mode........................... 64 4.3.4 Computer will not shut down....................................................... 64 4.3.5 Display remains off, or is not bright ............................................ 64 4.3.6 Computer touchscreen does not respond to the pen.................. 64 4.3.7 Headphones do not emit, or volume is too low........................... 64 4.3.8 Peripherals do not respond.....................................................
Chapter 1 1 Introduction This chapter gives basic data about the specifications and use of the MARS-3100R/S Tablet PC.
1.1 Welcome Congratulations on selecting the MARS-3100R/S Rugged Tablet PC, supported by Microsoft Windows® XP Embedded. This unique tablet PC offers a special combination of features that make it an ideal partner for a wide range of applications. The main features of the MARS-3100R/S are: ! AMD® LX800, 500MHz, or Intel® Pentium Duo® Core Ultra Low Voltage U2500 1.2Ghz ! ! ! ! ! ! ! Graphical performance: AMD LX800 built-in, or Intel 945GME 10.4” SVGA / XGA TFT monitor built-in 2.
The MARS-3100R/S meets the following specifications. Unless otherwise noted, all the specifications listed below are subject to change without prior notification. Table 1.1: System Specifications Features MARS-3100S MARS-3100R OS MS XP Embedded MS XP Professional 293 x 210 x 38mm Dimension W × D × H Panel 10.4” SVGA TFT Touchscreen Resistant touchscreen 10.
1.4 Environmental Standards Table 1.2: Environmental Standards Environmental Operational Parameters Operation Temperature 0° C to 50° C -10° C to 55° C* * Battery mode: 0°C @ 50% Battery capacity. * Adapter mode: Any ( MIL-STD 810F Methods 501.4 and 502.4 ) Storage Temperature -20° C to 60° C -40° C to 75° C ( MIL-STD 810F Methods 501.4 and 502.4 ) Thermal Shock 1.5° C < 5° C / minute over 0° C to 50° C verified during MILSTD810F testing 1.
Chapter 2 2 Getting Started This chapter details basic functions of the tablet PC and how to use it for the first time.
2.1 Check the Package Each new MARS-3100R/S comes equipped with a range of product accessories and materials. Figure 2.
Chapter 2 2.2 General Views of the Tablet PC 2.2.1 Tablet front view Figure 2.2 Front view 2.2.2 Tablet back view HDD Cover Pen & Holder Heatsink Cover Battery Pack Figure 2.
2.2.3 Tablet front edge view Speaker Docking Port Figure 2.4 Front edge view 2.2.4 Tablet back edge view Power On/Off Switch WLAN On/Off Switch Figure 2.5 Rear edge view 2.2.5 Tablet right edge view COM Port (COM3) USB Port (for MARS-3100R only) SIM Slot (for GSM/GPR/EDGE models only) Figure 2.6 Right edge view 2.2.6 Tablet left edge view Audio In DC Power Jack Audio Out RJ45 Port VGA Port USB Port Figure 2.
The MARS-3100R/S is equipped with a set of Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) located along the top edge of the front bezel. Power On/Off LED HDD Status LED Battery Status LED WLAN On/Off LED Getting Started Figure 2.8 Status LEDs 2.3.1 Power ON/OFF LED ! ! ! Dark: System is turned OFF Static Green: System is turned ON. Blinking Green: System is in standby mode. Note! See section 2.11.1 for more information about using Suspend Function. 2.3.
2.3.3 HDD status LED: ! ! Dark: HDD is idle. Blinking: HDD is active. Note! Prevent any shocks or vibrations whenever the HDD status LED is blinking. Violent shocks may cause damage to the HDD, and data loss. 2.3.
Key button R Display rotation button F1 F2 Hotkey buttons F3 Figure 2.9 Buttons on the front bezel 2.4.1 Key button The Key button functions as equivalent to the “Ctrl + Alt + Del” key combination under the MARS-3100S/R default OS environment, Windows XP Embedded or Windows XP Professional. 2.4.2 Display rotation button The rotation button is the hotkey for rotating the display on the screen. 2.4.
2.5 Powering the tablet PC 2.5.1 Battery Power The MARS-3100R/S tablet PC is supplied with a powerful rechargeable battery. To install and maintain the battery, or if it needs to be replaced, follow the instructions in this section. Caution! Do not attempt to replace the battery with any others than the models recommended and manufactured specifically for this tablet PC.
Chapter 2 2.5.1.2 Charging the battery using a power adapter 1. Connect the AC cord to a power source. 2. Plug the AC power cord into the receptacle on the DC power adapter. 3. Insert the DC jack into the receptacle on the left side of the tablet PC. Getting Started 4. Figure 2.12 Inserting the DC jack After inserting the DC jack, the LED indicator will light (RED) indicating that battery charging is functional and normal. 2.5.1.
2.5.2 AC Power The MARS-3100R/S can be powered exclusively with the supplied AC 19V adapter. It is not recommended to use any other adapter than the one supplied with the tablet PC. 2.6 Starting the tablet PC 1. 2. 3. Press the power button once to turn on the tablet PC. After powering up for the first time, the system prompts the user to engage the touchscreen calibration. Follow the onscreen instructions to calibrate the touchscreen.
1. To initiate touchscreen calibration manually, navigate via the start command and click on the icon, Configuration Utility. 2. In the Tools dialog, click on 4 Points Calibration to align the touchscreen. Figure 2.15 Calibrating the touchscreen 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to calibrate the touchscreen. Figure 2.16 4 points calibration 15 MARS-3100R/S User Manual Getting Started Figure 2.14 Accessing the Configuration Utility Chapter 2 2.
4. Return to the Tools dialog; select Linearization for 9 points linearization, and follow the onscreen instructions; then, return to the Tools dialog again and try the Draw Test. Figure 2.
Figure 2.18 Using the pen 17 MARS-3100R/S User Manual Getting Started The touchscreen pen is a tool supplied with the MARS-3100R/S. It is used exclusively as a control device for the touchscreen. It resembles a regular ballpoint pen. Instead of a regular onscreen cursor, the pen contacts the surface of the screen. Onscreen objects may be activated or moved with the pen. Whenever using the pen, do not press too hard on the touchscreen. Only moderate pressure is required to activate touchscreen sensors.
2.9 Connecting Peripherals The MARS-3100R/S supports several peripheral connections. 2.9.1 USB ports Figure 2.19 USB port 2.9.2 COM ports The COM port of MARS-3100R/S is “COM3.” Figure 2.
Chapter 2 2.9.3 Audio jacks 2.9.4 VGA port Figure 2.22 VGA port 19 MARS-3100R/S User Manual Getting Started Figure 2.
2.9.5 LAN port Figure 2.23 LAN port 2.10 Setting the Time and Date Whenever the system timer is not matched with your location or time zone, please reset the time and date by following step: 1. Click START > Control Panel, or START > Settings > Control panel 2. Double click the Date and Time Properties. 3. Select the correct day, month and year. 4. Click OK to save and exit. 2.11 Power Management 2.11.1 Suspend To save battery power, or when swapping battery packs, put the MARS-3100R/S into Suspend Mode.
Note! ! ! 2.11.2 Resuming When the system is in suspend mode, press the power button once, and the system will resume to normal operation again. Note! It may be necessary to log-on again after the system has resumed. 21 MARS-3100R/S User Manual Getting Started The Power LED will shut off. Suspend to Disk mode will take much time to finish the data saving than Suspend to RAM. System will auto shutdown after all data is saved. Chapter 2 2.
Chapter 3 3 Advantech Central Manager This chapter explains how to use the Advantech Central Manager program application.
3.1 Overview The Advantech Central Manager utility is configures settings, operate devices and adjust the MARS-3100R/S. The Central Manager provides user-friendly functions. ! Display settings ! Screen resolutions ! Hotkey assignments ! Power management ! Audio & touchscreen controls ! LANs ! Network security The Central Manager utility is available from the taskbar in the bottom right corner of the Windows desktop. Double click the white and blue A icon. Access is also available from the Control Panel.
3.2.1 Rotation Users may change the orientation of the desktop display on MARS-3100R/S. In the Display menu, the Rotation control toggles horizontal (“landscape”) or vertical (“portrait”) display modes. The orientation of the display switches relative to the horizontal and vertical axis of the tablet PC. Click Left Rotation to switch the display to the vertical axis (portrait display mode).
Click Right Rotation to switch the display to the horizontal axis (landscape display mode). If the right rotation button is clicked again, the orientation rotates again in a clockwise direction: vertical to horizontal to vertical to horizontal. Figure 3.5 Horizontal display mode 3.2.2 Rotation button R Users may quickly change the orientation of the display by clicking the R key, located on the upper right side of the bezel, second from the top. 3.2.3 Properties Click Properties menu.
MARS-3100R has a brightness adjustment control feature. To adjust the intensity of the display, use the pen to click right for brighter, or click left for darker. 27 MARS-3100R/S User Manual Advantech Central Manager Figure 3.7 Brightness adjustment Chapter 3 3.2.
3.3 Using Hotkey Buttons The MARS-3100R/S features a handy hotkey command control system. Three F hotkey buttons are available on the front bezel. These keys may be set to open software applications instantly. F1 F2 F3 Figure 3.8 Three hotkey buttons Select the Hotkey menu to configure hotkey-activated software applications. Figure 3.9 Hotkey menu Click to open a browser window. Search for, and select the required executable file, for example: “osk.exe.” Then click OK.
The Power menu sets up a variety of convenient power schemes, including precise configuration of the power button and low battery alarms. 3.4.1 Power button settings The main power button, located on the top right side of the MARS-3100R/S, may be set to carry out four commands. The Power Button command on the Power menu supports four options. ! ! ! ! Do nothing Ask me what to do Standby Shut down (the default setting) 3.4.1.
3.4.1.3 Ask me what to do When Ask me what to do is selected, the computer presents a Shut Down Windows menu and four command choices. Selecting the desired option and the command is carried out after is pressed. ! Log-off Administrator ! Shut down ! Restart ! Stand by 3.4.1.4 Standby When Standby is selected, pressing the power button places the computer into temporary hibernation and power-saving mode.
Figure 3.11 Advanced power settings 3.4.2.1 Power schemes The first tab in Power Options Properties menu displays the Power schemes menu, which offers a selection of power options that are intended to conserve electricity or battery life whenever the computer is idle, but not completely shut-down. Six Power scheme options are available; it is possible to modify and save the default settings of each scheme from these menus. Figure 3.
3.4.2.1.1 Home/Office Desk Selection defaults for this setting. ! Turns off monitor: After 20 minutes (Plugged in); After 5 minutes (Batteries) ! Turns off hard disks: Never (Plugged in); After 10 minutes (Batteries) ! System Standby: Never (Plugged in); After 5 minutes (Batteries) 3.4.2.1.2 Portable/Laptop Selection defaults for this setting.
3.4.2.2.1 Low battery alarm By default, the low battery alarm is set to trigger when the battery reaches 10% of its normal capacity. The alarm can be set to trigger according to any percentage of available battery power between 0% and 100%. Selecting Alarm action summons the Low battery alarm actions sub-menu. The default action displays a message notifying of the low power condition.
! Run a program: Select the checkbox, When the alarm occurs, run this program. Then, users may choose Configure program automatically. – Three sub-menus are available for setting precise commands to manage the program. • Task: Select a program to activate when the low battery alarm triggers. • Schedule: Task programs may be activated according to the schedule required; from the Advanced sub-menu task programs may be reactivated instantly and configured to run for precise durations.
Click Battery number, to open a new dialog box: Detailed information for Battery # 1 to access precise data about the type and status of the battery currently active in the unit. Figure 3.18 Detailed battery information 35 MARS-3100R/S User Manual Advantech Central Manager Figure 3.17 Power meter Chapter 3 3.4.2.3 Power Meter The third tab on the Power Options Properties menu displays the advanced Power Meter menu, and provides information about the present status of the power system.
3.4.2.4 Advanced The fourth tab on the Power Options Properties menu displays the Advanced power configuration options, which offer two main power-saving settings. ! Options ! Power buttons Figure 3.19 Advanced power-saving 3.4.2.4.1 Options ! Select the Always show icon on the taskbar check box to activate the Power Meter icon on the taskbar. ! – Double-clicking the icon opens the Power Meter menu box, (See section 3.4.2.3 above.
