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AcuTab-A
Based on Android 2.3

User Guide

Version: 1.5
Updated by March 29/2013
Acura Embedded Systems Inc.

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  • Page 1: User Guide

    AcuTab-A Based on Android 2.3 User Guide Version: 1.5 Updated by March 29/2013 Acura Embedded Systems Inc.

  • Page 2: Technical Support

    Technical Support Acura Embedded Systems Inc. Unite #1,7711-128 Street, Surrey,BC V3W 4E6, Canada Tel : 1-866-502-9666 Fax: 604-502-9668 Technical Emailt: support@acuraembedded.com...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction Please read these safety instructions carefully. Please keep this User’s Manual for later reference. Please disconnect this equipment from connecter before cleaning. Don’t use liquid or prayed detergent for cleaning. User moisture sheet or cloth for cleaning. Make sure the equipments are connected to the power source with the correct voltage, frequency, and ampere.
  • Page 4 Caution on use of battery: User the battery recommended by the manufacturer or the same type of battery installed by the manufacturer. If incorrect battery is used, it may cause explosion or fire hazard. Recycle or discard used batteries according the manufacturer’s instruction or your local authority.
  • Page 5 Replace only with same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. 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.
  • Page 6 FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement: 1. This Transmitter has been demonstrated co-location compliance requirements with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth SiP (System in Package) and RFID modules.
  • Page 7 EN 55022: 2010 EN 61000-3-2 : 2006 +A2:2009 EN 61000-3-3 : 2008 EN 55024: 2010 (IEC 61000-4-2: 2008; IEC 61000-4-3: 2010; IEC 61000-4-4: 2011; IEC 61000-4-5: 2005; IEC 61000-4-6: 2008; IEC 61000-4-8: 2009; IEC 61000-4-11: 2004) EN 60950-1: 2001 Safety of information technology equipment EN 300 328 V1.7.1: 2006 EN 300 330 V1.7.1 EN 301 489-1 V1.8.1: 2008...
  • Page 8 spectrum authorities in order to obtain authorization to use the device for setting up outdoor radio links and/or for supplying public access to telecommunications and/or network services. This device may not be used for setting up outdoor radio links in France and in some areas the RF output power may be limited to 10 mW EIRP in the frequency range of 2454 ~ 2483.5 MHz.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction .............. 2 Chapter 1 General Information......11 1.1. Introduction ..................11 1.2. Specification................... 11 1.2.1. Main System..................11 1.2.2. I/O Interface..................13 1.2.3. In Front Control..................14 1.2.4. Power Management................14 1.2.5. Environment ..................14 1.2.6. Material ....................15 1.2.7.
  • Page 10 The front side of the AcuTab-A..........23 2.1.2. The rear side of the AcuTab-A.............. 28 2.1.3. The right side of the AcuTab-A ............. 29 2.1.4. The left side of the AcuTab-A..............30 2.1.5. The bottom side of the AcuTab-A............33 2.2.
  • Page 11 2.3.3. Menu Controls................39 Chapter 3 Using the AcuTab-A ....43 3.1. Introduction ..................43 3.2. Using the USB Ports...............43 3.3. Using the External Audio System..........44 3.4. Installing the Battery ..............45 3.5. Using a SIM Card................46 3.5.1. Inserting a SIM Card ................46 3.5.2.

  • Page 12: Chapter 1 General Information

    General Information 1 1.. Introduction AcuTab-A semi-rugged tablet PC is TI Cortex-A8 DM3730 1.0GHz processor core architecture based Semi-rugged Tablet PC with a bright 10.1-inch LED backlight LCD display. The powerful CPU brings the most dynamic applications to life without sacrifices to any industrial reliability.
  • Page 13 MPU : -A8 DM3730 1.0GHz -FCBGA -die L2 Cache : 256KB Graphics : MPEG 4, JPEG and G711 supported System Memory : Flash Memory : Storage : LCD Screen : -inch LED Backlight LCD Touch Panel : -wire Resistive Touch Panel Sunlight Readable : Audio : front Bezel...

  • Page 14: I/O Interface

    Communication : 1 x Wireless IEEE 802.11 b/g/n 1 x Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR RFID (NFC) : 7KHz ISO/IEC 14443A/B, 15693 Mifare 1K/4K, Ultralight NFC-IP1 Protocol Webcam : -pixel Camera audio input (Microphone) functions. -pixel Camera, LED auxiliary light. 1.2.2. I/O Interface External I/O : 2 x USB 2.0 type A 1 x Headphone Jack...

  • Page 15: In Front Control

    -Fi LED Status: 1 x Blue Color 1.2.3. In Front Control Switch : 1 x Power Button 1 x Lock Button 1 x RF Button Button : enter button ram Function Buttons : 5 x Function keys (Programmable) Sensor : 1.2.4.

  • Page 16: Material

    -20°C to +60°C (MIL-STD-810G Method 501.5 and 502.5) Humidity : -95% without condensation (MIL-STD-810G Method 507.5) Drop : -ft drop to Plywood (MIL-STD-810G Method 516.6 Procedure Vibration : -STD-810G Method 514.6 Category 4 Fig 514.6C-3) Mechanical Shock : -operating : 40g, 11ms, Terminal sawtooth (MIL-STD- 810G Method 516.6 Procedure I) Water/Dust Resistance : IP55 equivalent...

  • Page 17: Operation Os

    1.2.7. Operation OS Android 2.3 1.2.8. Certifications EMI : -3 / V-4) Safety : -1), CE RF : -1 / -17) (EN300 440 / EN301 489 / -1 -3) SAR : 1.2.9. Optional: Internal Module 3.5G : Protocol : GSM/WCDMA/HSDPA Frequency : GSM850/900/1800/1900MHz WCDMA/HSDPA 900/2100MHz...

  • Page 18: Optional: External Accessories

    Protocol : HSUPA/HSDPA/UMTS/EVDO/EDGE Frequency : UMTS/HSUPA/HSDPA 850/900/1800/2100MHz CDMA/EVDO 800/1900MHz GSM/GPRS/EDGS 850/900/1800/1900MHz 1.2.10. Optional: External Accessories MSR : Reference Standards : ANSI/ISO Standards 7810,7811-1/6, 7813 JIS II Decoding Method : ISO Track1 - IATA , Track2 - ABA and Track3 - THRIFT Barcode Scanner : Decoded Mode : 1D Symbologies : EAN/UPC, RSS, Code 39, Code 128,...
  • Page 19 Android 2.3 support GPS/GPRS Tracker : GPRS Frequency : Quad-Band: 850/900/1800/1900Mhz Compliant to GSM phase 2/2+ Class 4 (2W @ 850/900MHz) Class 1 (1W @ 1800/1900MHz) 1 x Double Color LED (Red & Blue) GPS Channel : 50 channel all-in-view tracking 1 x Double Color LED (Red &...

  • Page 20: Optional: Packing Lists

    Android 2.3 : 4 x USB2.0 type A and DC-Jack support 75 x 75/100 x 100mm Vesa Mount Holes support 6VDC to 36VDC Input (6VDC to 36VDC for Momentary and 19VDC to 32VDC for Normal) 19 V@1.57A Max., total output 30W Cigarette lighter plug power cord ACC power cord (option) 1.2.11.

  • Page 21: Packing List

    Corner Rubber Stylus Accessories (Option) Barcode Scanner DeskTop Docking Vehicle Docking Vehicle Bracket Vehicle Power Adapter Battery Charger GPS/GPRS Tracker Carrying Bag Handle Secures More 1 4.. Dimensions The following sections provide information for the AcuTab-A dimensions. Dimensions (units in mm)

  • Page 24: Chapter 2 System Setup

    Before starting to set up the AcuTab-A, take familiar with the locations and purposes of controls, drives, connectors and ports, which are illustrated in the figures below. When placed upright on the desktop, the front panel of the AcuTab-A appears as shown in Figure 2.1.
  • Page 25 Camera/1.3 Mega-pixel Digital Microphone LED Power/Storage/Wi-Fi Light Sensor Barcode Button 6. Navigation Buttons 7. RFID 8. User Interface Button 9. Program Function Buttons 10. Barcode Button Camera/1.3 Mega-pixel The built-in camera can be used as a communication device for allowing you to capture images, record videos, and have video chats.
  • Page 26 Lights green when the system is powered on and battery is discharging or when the system is powered on and battery is fully charged Lights blinking green when the system is in S3 Suspend and battery is charging or when the system is in S3 Suspend and battery is fully charged Lights red when the system is powered on and battery is charging.
  • Page 27 RFID Data/files transferring from the RFID-equipped or equivalent device to your AcuTab-A System. This port only can receive data or files from other RFID-equipped or equivalent device. User Interface Button If your system does not define User Interface function, this button can be programmable to execute specific application.
  • Page 28 Hotkey F2 This function lets you manage various applications by pressing F2 button. When you press it, the menu control list on the bottom side appears for executing a series of tasks easily. For detail, please refer section 2.3.3. Hotkey F3 This function lets you go to the home screen directly.

  • Page 29: The Rear Side Of The Acutab-A

    2.1.2. The rear side of the AcuTab-A The rear side of the AcuTab-A is equipped the I/O as described below. 1. Camera/2 Mega-pixel 2. SIM Card/Optional Accessories Door 3. External Battery Connector 4. 5. Speaker 6. Protective Rubber Camera/2 Mega-pixel...

  • Page 30: The Right Side Of The Acutab-A

    To prevent system harm from vibration or shock, the system has been designed with installing four protective rubber at the four corner. 2.1.3. The right side of the AcuTab-A The right side of the AcuTab-A is equipped the I/O as described below.

  • Page 31: The Left Side Of The Acutab-A

    Lets you plug in a stereo headphone, powered speakers, or earphone set for personal listening. USB Ports (x2) The Universal Serial Bus (USB) port allows you to connect USB 2.0-compliant devices (for example, printers, scanners and so on) to your Tablet PC. 2.1.4. The left side of the AcuTab-A...
  • Page 32 1. Power Button 2. Lock Button 3. Wi-Fi Button 4. DC-Jack Power Button When you power on the system, the screen appears with the lock mode, please touch and drag the unlock bar to top end to unlock the system, then the home screen appears. When you press the power button in one second, the system will go to Suspend Mode.
  • Page 33 To prevent the screen or function keys have been touched by random, you can press the Lock button to halt the system temporarily; the screen will appear Lock message. To make the system back to work, press and drag the unlock bar to the top of the screen, the screen will go to the home screen for your execution.

  • Page 34: The Bottom Side Of The Acutab-A

    2. 2 . Preparing for Installation Your AcuTab-A 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.

  • Page 35: Installing The Rubber Bumpers

    2.2.1. Installing the Rubber Bumpers To protect the housing case of AcuTab-A, install the rubber bumpers. Place the AcuTab-A to rear side and install the rubber bumpers to the 4 corners of the system. Screws the rubber bumpers to fix them securely into the system.
  • Page 36 also has an auto-switching design that can connect to any 100VAC ~ 240VAC power outlets. To connect the power adapter: Plug the AC adapter connector to the DC-Jack socket on the left side of the system. Plug the power cord to the AC adapter. Plug the other end of the power cord to a live wall outlet, at the same time, the Power LED at face panel lights up green.

  • Page 37: Starting Your System

    the total current load of all the connected devices. Remove all power from the device prior to installing or removing any accessories, hardware, or cables Before cleaning the system, make sure it is disconnected from any external power supplies (i.e. AC adapter). 2.2.4.

  • Page 38: Connecting The Keyboard And Mouse

    2.2.5. Connecting the keyboard and mouse Before setting up the system, please make sure the following items are available. Keyboard Mouse (for system software installation) A keyboard is an input device; a mouse is a pointing device. Please connect these two devices as graphics shown below to interact with your system.

  • Page 39: Using Your Android Operating System

    2. 3 . Using Your Android Operating System The operating system is the software foundation for your computer. It is the platform for all your software application programs to run on. The computer comes with an operating system pre-installed and no need to be setup during initial use.

  • Page 40: Screen Hotkey Utility For Function Controls

    Screen Hotkey Utility for function controls The AcuTab-A allows you to view the screen with different angles (0o, 90oor 270o) but still keep the screen face to you. To do so, please position the screen face to you and rotate it with clockwise 90oor 270o each time, the G sensor will recognize and rotate the screen.
  • Page 41 Adding to Home Screen This utility lets you add versatile functions and applications to the home screen.
  • Page 42 Managing Application This utility lets you manage all executing programs, clear data, or un-install application. Wallpaper Selecting This utility lets you select wallpaper with default setting as Gallery, live wallpaper, or wallpapers. Searching Function This utility lets you search system application or any information from Google.
  • Page 43 Status Notification This utility shows you system status or any coming message. System Setting This utility lets you configure system parameter for specific function.

  • Page 44: Chapter 3 Using The Acutab-A

    Chapter 3 Using the AcuTab-A 1 . Introduction This chapter describes the basic features and procedures for using the panel PC. It includes the I/O ports connecting and the touch screen operation. 3. 2 . Using the USB Ports USB (Universal Serial Bus) is a hardware interface that enables you to connect multiple devices (such as printers, mice, keyboards, storage devices, joysticks, digital cameras, and video conference cameras, etc.)

  • Page 45: Using The External Audio System

    fully backward compatible, you will be able to use a USB 1.1 device in a USB 2.0 compliant system. Connect the external device to the system. The USB ports support hot plug-in connections. Install the device driver before using the device. 3 3..

  • Page 46: Installing The Battery

    3. 4 . Installing the Battery AcuTab-A provides optional external battery to extend the power of your system. For installing the battery pack, please follow the steps below: Turn off the system. Align the hook wall at the rear side, then place and screw it fixedly.

  • Page 47: Using A Sim Card

    3. 5 . Using a SIM Card Your AcuTab-A has a 3.5G HSDPA module that can work with SIM card. (SIM card is always working with 3.5G HSDPA PCI-E Card.) 3.5.1. Inserting a SIM Card...
  • Page 48 Turn off your System. The AcuTab-A must be powered off while the SIM Card is being connected. Otherwise, it is harmful to both devices and it shortens the life of these devices. Unscrew the optional accessory cover on top of the Tablet PC.

  • Page 49: Removing A Sim Card

    3. 6 . Using a Barcode Scanner Module (optional) Your AcuTab-A is designed with equipped the optional Barcode Scanner module. Before installing the barcode scanner module, please switch the DIP 1/2 to <ON> and DIP 3/4 to <OFF> as indicated in the following graphics.
  • Page 50 To install the Barcode Scanner Module: Make sure the system is turned off. Unscrew the compartment cover on top of the system. Screw the Barcode/MSR Card into the main board. Barcode/MSR Card...

  • Page 51: Using A Msr Module (Optional)

    Screw to secure the Barcode Scanner module onto the system. Barcode Scanner Module 3. 7 . Using a MSR Module (optional) Your AcuTab-A is designed with equipped the optional MSR module. Before installing the barcode scanner module, please switch the DIP...
  • Page 52 1/2 to <OFF> and DIP 3/4 to <ON> as indicated in the following graphics. To install the MSR Module: Make sure the system is turned off. Unscrew the compartment cover on top of the system. Screw the Barcode/MSR card into the main board. Barcode/MSR Card...
  • Page 53 Attach the MSR connector to the connectors inside the compartment. Screw to secure the MSR module onto the system. MSR Module...

  • Page 54: Using Atracker Module (Optional)

    3 8.. 3. 9 . Using the Docking Stand (optional) AcuTab-A provides optional of docking stand for you to dock this system when you are at your home or on your office desk. Docking Stand Docking Connector Attach the AcuTab-A to the docking stand by connecting the...

  • Page 55: The Right Side Of The Docking Stand

    3.9.1. The right side of the Docking Stand 1. USB port 2. USB port The Universal Serial Bus (USB) port allows you to connect USB 2.0-compliant devices (for example, printers, scanners and so on) to your AcuTab-A.

  • Page 56: The Rear Side Of The Docking Stand

    USB connectors to transfer data. This docking stand lets you use LAN port An 10Base-T/100Base-TX Ethernet LAN module lets your AcuTab-A connects to other computers/networks through a local area network (LAN). DC-Jack Lets you connect the AC power adapter in supplying continuous...

  • Page 58: Chapter 4 Maintenance

    Your AcuTab-A needs occasional cleaning to prolong their life. Please read this section carefully to ensure proper care of AcuTab-A. When it is necessary to clean it, use a soft, lint-free cloth, slightly dampened with a mild detergent solution or use the contents of any commercially available computer cleaning kit.

  • Page 59: Maintaining The Lcd Display

    LCD screen cleaner. 4. 3 . Cleaning the AcuTab-A Turn off the AcuTab-A and unplug the power cord. Wipe the screen and exterior with a soft, damp cloth moistened only with water. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners on the...

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