1 About This Manual This User’s Manual provides instruction for when setting up a new Fieldbook I1 device. Latest information and manual versions are available for download on www.logic-instrument.com Bolded or underlined text is used to emphasize the designated information.
2 Safety Instructions Please read these safety instructions carefully and keep this manual for later reference. Logic Instrument assumes no liability for any and all damages arising from misuse or noncompliance with these guidelines. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.
2.3.2 Radio Frequency Limited Locations Considering the radio frequency limitation in hospitals and aircraft, the Fieldbook I1 can only be installed with permission. Industrial computers may affect the function of implanted medical devices such as pacemakers and may cause...
3 Regulatory and Certification 3.1 FCC Compliance Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B 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.
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3.5 CE Marking This product has passed the CE test for environmental specifications when shielded cables are used for external wiring. We recommend the use of shielded cables. Please contact your local representative for ordering information. This product has passed the CE test for environmental specifications. Test conditions for passing included the equipment being operated within an industrial enclosure.
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3.7 CB This device complies with the IEC 60950-1 2005 (Second Edition) +Am 1:2009. 3.8 Battery Safety Statement Lithium battery inside. Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with same or equivalent type recommended by battery manufacturer.
Table of Contents Introduction ............................. 10 What’s in the box ..............................10 Technical Specifications ............................10 System Options ............................... 11 Exploring the Fieldbook I1 ............................ 12 Front View ................................. 12 1.4.1 LED Status ................................13 1.4.2 Bottom View ................................13 1.4.3...
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Setting Up a Supervisor Password ........................29 4.4.1 Changing a Supervisor Password ........................30 4.4.2 Resetting a Supervisor Password ........................30 4.4.3 5 FieldControl Application ........................31 Introduction ................................31 Launch FieldControl ............................... 31 Main Menu ................................31 Admin Menu ................................34 Security Settings ..............................
Introduction The Fieldbook I1 is a full rugged tablet computer equipped with 802.11ac WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS and WWAN for wireless data communications. It features a high definition screen with 1920x1200 pixel resolution. 1.1 What’s in the box Before you begin the installation or configuration process make sure to inspect all components and accessories.
Operating Temperature Range -20°C (-4°F) to 60°C (140°F) Storage Temperature Range -30°C (-22°F) to 70°C (158°F) 5-95% without condensation Humidity 1.3 System Options The following options are available for the Fieldbook I1: NFC module • Barcode reader • Smart card reader •...
1.4 Exploring the Fieldbook I1 1.4.1 Front View Item Description Front camera 2 mega pixels camera Touch screen Capacitive 10-point multi-touch screen with digitizer option F3 button Programmable function button Battery LED The battery LED indicates the battery charging status...
Wi-Fi or Bluetooth off 1.4.3 Bottom View Item Description Kensington lock Lock the Fieldbook I1 to a stationary object for security. Pass-through Dual antenna pass-through for WLAN, GPS, WWAN Docking connector 12 pin connector for docking onto a station. Fixation point...
1.4.4 Rear View Item Description To lock the battery into place. NOTE, if one is not locked correctly, the Fieldbook will not work on battery. Battery lock Release switch To eject the main battery Battery / battery compartment Place to install the main battery LED light LED light to support the camera in bad lightning conditions Rear camera...
1.4.5 Side Views Item Description DC-In Connects the Fieldbook to an external power adapter for operation and battery charging Multi-Port USB2.0 or RS232 – depends on your configuration Tether hole To fix the stylus or digitizer tether RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet port to connect the Fieldbook to a LAN Audio jack To connect a microphone, a headset or external speakers to the Fieldbook USB port...
Getting Started The Fieldbook I1 is designed and pre-configured for easy setup and use. This section describes the installation steps you should follow to get the system running as quickly as possible. 2.1 Switch ON the Backup Battery For security reasons the backup battery is switched OFF during transit in order to completely cut off power to the device.
2.3 Connecting to a power supply The AC adapter provides power to the system and charges the batteries (backup and main battery) at the same time. The AC adapter has an auto-switching design that can connect to any 100VAC ~ 240VAC power outlet. Depending on your configuration, the AC adapter comes whether with a UK, EU or US plug.
2.5 Installing a SIM Card The Fieldbook features a micro SIM card slot for mobile broadband connections (no voice). To use mobile broadband connections you need a working micro SIM card from mobile operator and a WWAN module needs to be integrated into your Fieldbook (option).
Removing the SD card Open the I/O compartment cover on the left side of the Fieldbook Locate the micro SD card slot (Please refer to chapter 1.4.5 Side Views on page 15) Gently push the SD card until it is slightly ejected from the card slot. Remove the SD card.
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Slide to scroll Drag your finger on the Moves through what’s on the screen. Similar to scrolling with a screen. mouse. Slide to rearrange Press and briefly drag Moves an item. Similar to dragging with a mouse. an item in the direction opposite the way the page scrolls, then move it wherever you...
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Swipe or slide from the Starting on the edge, Open the charms (Search, Share, Start, Devices, Settings). Swipe in from • edge either swipe your the right edge. finger quickly or slide Open a recently used app. Swipe in from the left edge. Keep swiping to •...
2.7.2 With the Stylus The stylus is included in the shipping box when you ordered your Fieldbook without the active digitizer option. The stylus doesn’t need a battery and acts like a finger on the touch screen panel but more precise. Please refer to 2.7.1 for more information.
3 Operation This chapter shows how to operate the Fieldbook and to use the main functions and accessories. 3.1 Opening / Closing the I/O covers The I/O covers protect the electronic from harmful intrusion of liquids, dust or other substances. The IP-rating and the MIL-standards are only given with closed I/O doors.
To connect a USB device to the Fieldbook: Open the I/O cover (Refer to chapter 3.1.1 for the left I/O cover or chapter 3.1.2 for the right I/O cover on page 22) Connect the USB device via an USB cable with a Type A connector to the Fieldbook. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB device you want to connect.
To connect a RS232 cable to the Fieldbook: Open the right side I/O cover (Refer to chapter 3.1.2 for the right I/O cover on page 22) Align the RS-232 cable with the port off the Fieldbook and connect it. If necessary, connect the other end of the cable to your serial device. 3.3 Connecting to a WiFi Network When you first set up Windows, you might have already connected to a network.
3.6 Installing Accessories Note: Accessories are optional and may not be included in your shipment. 3.6.1 Installing the D-Rings Note: You will need a Phillips head screwdriver to fix the D-Rings on the Fieldbook. Locate the four screw threads for the D-rings on the tablet. Refer to number 29 on page 14 - chapter 1.4.4 Rear View Screw the four D-Rings tight with the screwdriver 3.6.2...
Misconfiguration can lead to data loss or system malfunction. Only change BIOS settings if you know of what you are doing. If you are unsure, please contact your system administrator or the Logic Instrument support. 4.1 When to Use the BIOS Setup Utility...
The App Menu displays. 4.3 Installing an Operating System 4.3.1 Setting Up a Windows 7 Installation Environment There are several settings in BIOS that must be modified before you can install a Windows 7 operating system. Use the following guidelines to prepare the BIOS environment: Enable CSM Support Access the BIOS Setup Utility (Refer to chapter 4.2 Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility on page 26) b.
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Enable Legacy Boot Locate the Legacy Boot setting in the Boot Features b. Tap on the menu bar to switch “On” the legacy boot Enable USB Support Navigate to Advanced (Bottom navigation bar) > System Component b. Tap on the xHCI mode bar to switch “ON” the xHCI mode Saving the Settings Tap “Home”...
4.4 BIOS Passwords 4.4.1 Setting Up a Supervisor Password To setup a supervisor password, proceed as follow: Access the BIOS Setup Utility (Refer to chapter 4.2 Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility on page 26) Go to Security > Account’s Password Status. Tap the Enter icon next to Setup the Supervisor Password to access the virtual keyboard.
Tap the “Save and Exit” button Choose “Exit Saving Changes” Confirm with “YES” 4.4.3 Resetting a Supervisor Password A supervisor password cannot be reset. In case you forgot your password, please contact your system administrator or the Logic Instrument support.
FieldControl Application 5.1 Introduction The FieldControl dashboard application is designed to easily and quickly access the main Fieldbook function such as brightness and volume adjustment, activation and deactivation of the wireless devices or screen orientation. Due to continuous updates of the FieldControl the show pictures could differ. 5.2 Launch FildControl As factory setting, the FieldControl process will automatically be started in the background with the system start.
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Brightness adjustment Tab the controller and move it to the left (decrease) or to right (increase) to adjust the screen brightness. You can also use the brightness symbols to increase/decrease the brightness step by step. Double click on the controller activates / deactivates the auto-brightness adjustment controlled by the ambient light sensor.
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WiFi icon Tab on the icon to enable / disable the WiFi functionality of the Fieldbook. To learn how to connect to a WiFi network, please refer to “Connecting to a WLAN”, page 20 WWAN icon WWAN stands for wireless wide area network and permits mobile access to the internet. To use the WWAN functionality the a valid SIM card of a telecommunication supplier must have been insert.
5.4 Admin Menu In the administrator menu you can limit the access to the wireless components by the user, change the key mapping and the profile settings, set or change the password, enable / disable the camera functionality. Note that you might need a password to enter this menu.
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Lock icons The lock icons indicate if the above displayed function can be modified by the standard user in the main profile. Please note, that the setting is only valid for the profile that you are currently editing. If you like to complete allow or ban a function from user access you have to apply the settings for all three profiles.
5.4.1 Security Settings In the security section you can set a password to protect the admin menu from unauthorized access. You can either use the windows administrator or an individual password. Password required: Check this option to use an individual password to protect the access to the admin menu. Use the fields on the right side to set a new password.
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Check to disable the webcam: This option disables the camera function of both webcams. This option can be helpful in areas where filming/photographing are prohibited. Check this field to disable the webcams. Language selection: Select in the dropdown list the FieldControl language. Currently there are three languages support: English, German and French.
5.4.3 Key Mapping Menu The key mapping menu is only accessible via the admin menu. Here you can modify the action that is performed when pressing a hardware button. To change the values, click on the desired field and select the desired action from the dropdown menu. Note that the dark grey cells can not be modified.
Troubleshooting Use this troubleshooting guide to fix common problems. If you cannot fix the problem on your own, please contact the Logic Instrument support. 6.1 General Troubleshooting Problem Possible Solution Nothing happens when I press the Power button. In battery mode:...
In case you cannot solve a problem on your own, please contact one of the following contacts (in this order): Contact your system administrator Contact your reseller or distributor Contact the Logic Instrument support Visit the support section on the website: www.logic-instrument.com/support b. Germany / Austria / Switzerland: support.dach@logic-instrument.com...
The housing of the Fieldbook I1 is best cleaned with a damp cloth. ll Use compressed air, a high-pressure cleaner or vacuum cleaner may damage the surface. ll Use a high-pressure cleaner, the additional risk of water entering the Fieldbook I1 may damage the ll electronics or touch screen.
Use neutral detergent or isopropyl alcohol on a clean soft cloth to clean the panel surface. ll Prevent using any kind of chemical solvent, acidic or alkali solution. ll How to contact LOGIC INSTRUMENT HEADQUARTER – FRANCE LOGIC INSTRUMENT S.A. Siège social, Unité Production & Livraison 43 avenue de l’Europe...
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