OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Contents Chapter 1: Read Me First 1 Safety Information 1 Handling and Maintenance 2 Chapter 2: Getting Started 3 Read Me First Rugged Tablet Computer M101 Series 4 First-time Operation 7 Turning On / Off 9 Chapter 3: Useful Information 10 HotTab Operation 10 Hot Swapping Batteries 18 Accessories 18 Chapter 4: Troubleshooting 19 Appendix Troubleshooting Troubleshooting (Basic) 19 Useful Information Description Of Parts Getting Started Unpacking 3 Please
Chapter 1: Read Me First Safety Information Read Me First Follow and adhere to all warnings and instructions in this manual. For your safety, please read all safety and operating instructions before using the product. Keep this manual for future reference.
Use only with its transport carriage, stand, tripod, console or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the product. When using a carriage, move the carriage assembly with the product carefully to avoid damage from falling over. To maximize the life of the backlight in the display, allow backlight to automatically turn off as a result of power management. Avoid using a screen saver or other software that prevents the power management from working.
Chapter 2: Getting Started Congratulations on purchasing this rugged Tablet Computer. The rugged design allows you to use it in harsh outdoor environments. This chapter tells you step by step how to get the Tablet Computer up and running.
Description Of Parts Getting Started Front: No 1 2 Item Front Camera LED Indicators: RF HDD Battery Power 3 Touch Screen 4 Fn1 Button 5 6 Menu Button Power Button Right: Description No Item Description 2 Megapixel Webcam I/O Cover Protects I/O ports 7 Show the current status of Micro HDMI HDMI output to external 8 the Tablet Computer display Green - WiFi/BT/3G/GPS LAN/RS232 Adapter port for 9 ON LAN/RS232 connector No light - None of USB 3.
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Rear: No 14 Getting Started 15 Item Kensington Lock Port Optional Barcode 16 Optional RFID 17 Rear Camera 18 Camera Flash 19 Expansion Port 20 Fn2 Button 21 Volume Buttons 22 23 Battery Release Slider Battery Lock Latch 24 Touch Pen Slot 25 3G Module/SIM card slot 26 Speakers Bottom: Description Provides lock access for Kensington Lock. Barcode Scanner for reading of 1D/2D barcode. RFID reader for reading of RFID tags. 5MP Autofocus Camera. Captures photos and videos.
First-time Operation Insert SIM card (For Optional 3G/LTE equipped device) The Tablet Computer supports data connection using 3G/LTE SIM cards and fits Micro-SIM card. (Note: 3G/LTE feature is optional). Perform the following to install the SIM card to your Tablet Computer: Getting Started 1. Remove the service window in the rear by unscrewing four screws. 2. Remove the screw that is securing the 3G/LTE module. 3. Carefully lift the 3G wireless module up, and be cautious not to damage the connected cable.
5. Insert the battery on the connector-pins side first, and then lower the battery into the battery compartment. Continue to hold the Battery Release Slider before battery is fully inserted. 6. Make sure the battery is completely lowered into the compartment before letting go the Battery Release Slider. Battery will be flat against the housing once fully inserted Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack 1. Shut down the tablet computer (or put it to sleep). Disconnect any cords connected to the computer.
When the AC Adapter is connected, the battery pack starts charging. The battery LED indicator on the tablet computer would show different states. Please refer to description of LED indicator on Description of Parts. Turning On / Off Turning On Press and hold the power switch for 3 seconds until the blue LED power indicator light lid up. Getting Started Note: • • Do not press the power switch repeatedly.
Chapter 3: Useful Information HotTab Operation HotTab provides quick access to the tablet’s functions and features, such as turning on/off Wifi, Bluetooth, GPS, programming function key, and changing power management. As Windows starts up, HotTab starts and runs in the background. To display the HotTab control utility, press the application.
Short Cut This HotTab menu option allows users to configure short cut to quickly access programs with a few tabs. The Short Cut menu offers 8 empty slots to store user’s desired quick access. Shortcuts can be mapped to any of the executable files (.exe) installed on the tablet. Short Cut Menu: To store a new Short Cut: button of any empty slot. 1. Tab on 2. An on screen file browser will appear. 3. Browse to find the desired application to have short cut. 4. Click “Open” to save the short cut.
Useful Information Description of Camera User Interface Buttons: No Item 1 Camera Switch Description Switch between front camera or rear camera 2 Settings 3 Flash Control Brings up Camera settings page Available Settings: • Picture Save: modify/inspect saved location for pictures • Video Save Folder: modify/inspect saved location for video recordings.
5 Exit Exits the Camera and hide HotTab Utility 6 Picture/Video Mode Switch Switches between picture taking or video recording 7 Shutter/Record (automatically switch base on mode) Camera Shutter Button. Tap to take picture. Open Saved Location Opens the location where pictures and videos are saved in a window. Useful Information 8 Video Record Button. Tap to Start, and press again to stop recording.
Device This HotTab menu option enables/disables tablet computer’s hardware functions: Useful Information Item Status Color Description Orange Wi-Fi is enabled White Wi-Fi is disabled Orange WWAN (3G/4G) is enabled White WWAN (3G/4G) is disabled Orange GPS is enabled White GPS is disabled Orange Bluetooth is enabled White Bluetooth is disabled Orange Camera is enabled White Camera is disabled Orange Enables Front LED indicators White Disables Front LED indicators Orange Barcode
Orange Built-in GPS antenna is used for GPS. White External GPS antenna is used for GPS if it is available otherwise, device will switch to Built-in GPS antenna automatically. Setting This HotTab menu option provides users information such as PC Information, Battery status,and also device settings such as power management setting, and function key mappings.
Power Management (Performance): The power management (performance) feature allows user to switch to different power modes of power consumption. Power supply to different components is controlled on an as-needed basis. This allows maximum power conservation and performance at the same time. Your Tablet Computer comes with the HotTab power management scheme which has pre-defined power options for you to select.
Function Key Mapping The function key mapping menu option allows user to change the physical function buttons, Fn1 and Fn2. Users can change what application will be launched with short press or long press of keys. To configure function key mapping, perform the following: 1. Tap on function key icon for the corresponding key that you want to change. 2. At top of utility, it will say “Short Press” or “Long Press” to indicate what type of press is being configured 3.
Hot Swapping Batteries The tablet computer supports hot-swapping of batteries, meaning the tablet doesn’t need to be powered off in order to replace the main battery. To support such mechanism, there is a backup battery inside the tablet that is charged up with the main battery. This backup battery cannot be removed, and needs to have adequate power for hot swapping of main battery to be done without issue.
Chapter 4: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting (Basic) Problem Solution The removable battery is not charging • Make sure the AC adapter is properly connected, and that the removable battery is properly inserted. Nothing appears on the screen. • The tablet computer may be in sleep mode. Press the power button to wake up the display. The brightness level may be too low. Increase brightness.
• • The GPS application cannot find my location. • • • • No sound is produced. • • • • Make sure that GPS is turned on in HotTab. Make sure that GPS receiver and the location sensor are enabled in Control Panel. The tablet computer may be out of coverage area. Move your tablet computer outdoors or closer to a window. Check if your surroundings have interferences, such as microwave ovens, cordless phones. Move the tablet computer away from objects causing interference.
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 equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, p ursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules.
evice has implemented twoways authentication between module and the host system. 5. If the end product integrating this module is going to be operated in 5.15 ~5.25GHz frequency range, the warning statement in the user manual of the end product should include the restriction of operating this device in indoor could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Troubleshooting C Statement This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).
