User Manual
Table Of Contents
- WARNING SUMMARY
- 1. WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION
- 2. GETTING TO KNOW YOUR ARMOR X7
- Processor and Operating System
- Data Storage
- Dual Screen Display
- Video Graphics
- Wireless
- Optional GPS Capability
- Audio
- Batteries
- ARMOR Flexspace™
- ARMOR X7 Specifications
- Front Panel Features
- Rear Panel Features
- Bottom Panel Features
- Included Components, Accessories and Support
- Optional Accessories for Your X7
- 3. GETTING STARTED
- Installing and Charging the Batteries
- Turning On Your X7 for the First Time
- Turning the Computer On Normally
- Putting the Computer in Sleep Mode
- Turning the Computer Off Normally
- Emergency Shutdown
- Indicator State Summary
- Activating your Wireless Radios
- Installing a Micro SD or SDHC Card
- Accessing and Using the GPS Receiver
- Operating the X7 Display
- Working with the Pen Screen
- Working with the Touch Screen
- Entering Data Using the Input Panel
- Using the FPS as a Simple Mouse Device
- Configuring Your Speakers
- Operating with the ARMOR X7 Vehicle Dock
- Using the Webcam
- Using the Screen Magnifier
- Tips for Proper Use and Care Of Your X7
- 4. NETWORKING
- 5. YOUR ARMOR X7 SOFTWARE
- Getting Started with Windows 7
- ARMORutils Program
- ARMORutils Main Dialog Window
- Backlight Setup Dialog Window
- Wireless Devices Dialog Window
- Programmable Button Settings Dialog
- Configuration Dialog Window
- Battery Monitor Dialog Window
- Screen Mode Setup Dialog Window
- Diagnostics Dialog Window
- ARMORutils About Window
- Pen and Touch Utility
- Tablet PC Settings Utility
- Pen Tablet Properties Utility
- Picasa 3®
- Virtual Magnifying Glass™
- 6. TROUBLESHOOTING
- 7. BACKUP AND RESTORE PROCEDURES
- 8. MAINTAINING YOUR ARMOR X7
- 9. DISPLAY MANAGEMENT
- 10. BATTERY MANAGEMENT
- Safety and Handling Considerations for Your Batteries
- When to Charge a Battery
- How to Charge Your Batteries
- How to Tell When Batteries Have Finished Charging
- Battery Operating Time
- Operating under Low Battery Conditions
- Battery Capacity
- Discharge/Recharge Cycles
- Battery Conditioning
- How to Optimize Battery Operating Time
- How to Monitor Battery Usage
- When to Replace a Battery
- Battery Warranty
- Where to Purchase Replacement Batteries
- How to Store Batteries When Not in Use
- Battery Tips for Best Performance
- Disposing Of Your Batteries
- 11. DRS TECHNICAL SUPPORT
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Video Graphics
The 200 MHz graphics controller is DirectX 9 compliant and supports both LVDS and VGA
video standards for an internal screen resolution of 1024 x 600 pixels (WSVGA) at 32 bpp color
depth.
The X7 also provides dual monitor support at the following resolutions:
• SVGA (800x600)
• WSVGA (1024 x 600)
• XGA (1024x768)
• WXGA (1280x720, 1280x800)
• SXGA (1280x1024)
Wireless
Your ARMOR X7 comes equipped with WLAN capabilities. A WWAN radio and GPS receiver
are also available as options. .
Wireless LAN
The X7 is equipped with an 802.11 a/g/n Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6200 PCI Express Mini
card that can operate on the 2.4 and 5 GHz bands.
Optional WWAN Support
An optional PCI-e WWAN card can be installed in place of the solid-state drive. The X7 WWAN
supports the following networks:
• CDMA2000 or EVDO mobile communications at 850/1900 MHz bands
• HSPA on 850/1900/2100 MHz bands
• GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 MHz bands
Optional GPS Capability
The X7 can be equipped with a global positioning system (GPS) receiver. This receiver uses
GPS satellites to calculate its current location and elevation. This information is then used by
installed applications.
Audio
A single internal speaker is provided, plus two sets of noise-cancelling microphones. An audio
jack is provided so you can connect a set of headphones, an external speaker or an external
microphone.