Winmate M133W Product Reference Manual

Winmate M133W Product Reference Manual

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Winmate M133W
Ultra Rugged Tablet PC
Microsoft
Windows
Embedded 8.1 Industry Pro.
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  • Page 1 Winmate M133W Ultra Rugged Tablet PC Microsoft Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry Pro. ® ® Product Reference Guide...
  • Page 2 Warranty Winmate Communication Inc. warrants that each of its products is free from material and workmanship defect for a period of one year starting from the invoice date. If the customer discovers a defect, Winmate Communication Inc.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    M133W User Guide CONTENTS Chapter 1: Read Me First .................. 1-1 Safety Information ......................1-1 Precaution on Battery Pack ........................1-1 General Product Safety ..........................1-1 Handling and Maintenance ....................1-2 General Guideline ..........................1-2 Cleaning Guideline ..........................1-2 Touchscreen Guideline ...........................1-2 Chapter 2: Getting Started ................2-1 Unpacking .........................
  • Page 4 M133W User Guide HotTabIntroduction ......................4-1 (Menu) Button on the Front Panel: ......................4-1 HotTabUtility Icon: ..........................4-1 Using the physical function keys (Hotkeys) ..............4-2 To configure function key mapping, perform the following: ..............4-2 Using the Custom picker: ........................4-2 To map the function key to another application: ..................4-2 Using the physical function keys: ......................4-2...
  • Page 5: Chapter 1: Read Me First

    Chapter 1 - Read Me First Safety Information 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. Precaution on Battery Pack 1.
  • Page 6: Handling And Maintenance

    M133W User Guide Handling and Maintenance Follow and adhere to all warnings and instructions in this manual. For you’re the longevity of the product usage, please read all operating instructions before using the product. Keep this manual for future reference.
  • Page 7: Chapter 2: Getting Started

    Getting Started When there is a noticeable discrepancy in the operation of the touchscreen function (your touch does not correlate to the proper location on the screen), recalibrate the touchscreen display. Congratulations on purchasing this rugged Tablet Computer. The rugged design allows you to use it in harsh outdoor environments.
  • Page 8: Description Of Parts

    M133W User Guide Description of Parts Front Rear Item Description Front Camera 2 Megapixel Webcam Microphone Digital Microphones Menu Button HotTab Quick Access +/- Buttons Change be used to control volume/screen brightness Fn Buttons Programmable Function Buttons LED Indicators: Show the current status of the Tablet Computer...
  • Page 9: Front Led Indicators Detail

    M133W User Guide Front LED Indicators Detail: Front Button Details: Left Right Item Description Shoulder Strap D-Ring Provides loop to mount shoulder strap I/O Cover Protects I/O Ports HDMI HDMI output to external display SD Card Memory card reader port for SD Card...
  • Page 10: Combination Keys (Keyboard Key Emulation)

    M133W User Guide Combination Keys (Keyboard Key Emulation) For the physical buttons on the tablet computer, in addition to their dedicated functions detailed in the previous section, they can also be used to emulate commonly used keyboard key strokes. Under different scenario, a single...
  • Page 11: First-Time Operation

    M133W User Guide First-time Operation Insert Battery Pack To insert the included standard battery pack into the Tablet Computer: 1. Disconnect any cords connected to the tablet computer. 2. Turn the tablet computer over, back facing up. 3. Locate the Battery Lock Latch and push it to the “Unlocked” position.
  • Page 12: Connecting To Power Supply

    M133W User Guide Connecting to Power Supply The Tablet Computer operates either on external AC power or internal battery power. It is recommended to use AC power when you start up the Tablet Computer for the first time. Use only the AC adapter included with your Tablet Computer. Using other AC Caution adapters may damage the Tablet Computer and the Battery.
  • Page 13: Turning On / Off

    M133W User Guide Turning On / Off Turning On Press and hold the power switch for 3 seconds until the blue LED power indicator light lid up. • Do not press the power switch repeatedly. • Do not perform the following operations until the hard drive indicator turns off Note •...
  • Page 14: Chapter 3: Setting Up Windows For The First Time

    Chapter 3 - Setting up Windows for the First Time This section details how to setup different version of the Windows that may be installed on the tablet for the first time. Setting up Windows Embedded Standard 7 (WS7P) During the setup process, you create a user name and password, verify the correct time and date, and then choose your Internet network.
  • Page 15: Choosing Your Computer's Network

    M133W User Guide The next screen contains options for changing the date and time settings. Verify your time zone, time, and date. Make any necessary changes. Then click Next to continue. Choosing your computer’s network If you have a home network, connect with an ethernet cable or activate the Wireless feature before continuing.
  • Page 16: Completing Windows 7 Setup

    M133W User Guidee 4. Click the location where you will most often use the computer. Completing Windows 7 Setup After completing Windows 7 setup, aPreparing your desktopscreen displays. Please allow several minutes for Windows to save your settings.
  • Page 17: Setting Up Windows 7 Ultimate/Professional

    M133W User Guide Setting up Windows 7 Ultimate/Professional Follow the steps below to complete the setup process. 1. Press the power button to turn on the computer. 2. First select your region and language information, and then tap Next 3. Type in a user name for your account to be used on this PC and tap Next...
  • Page 18 M133W User Guidee 4. Type in a password for your account and tap Next 5. Now enter the product key that came with the computer and tap Next. For this version of the Windows, a product key entry is required when setting up the computer for the first time.
  • Page 19 M133W User Guide 6. On the license terms screen, click on the I accept the license terms and tap Next 7. For the update option, choose Use recommended settings for Windows to install updates. If you do not wish Windows to do so, choose the other options accordingly.
  • Page 20 M133W User Guidee 8. Next, review the date and time settings on the computer 9. Select the computer current location for network privacy setting. Choose the location below to your actual usage accordingly.
  • Page 21 M133W User Guide 10. Allow time for windows to setup your desktop for the first time. 11. Now the computer is ready to be used.
  • Page 22: Setting Up Windows Embedded 8 Standard

    M133W User Guidee Setting up Windows Embedded 8 Standard Follow the steps below to complete the setup process. 1. Press the power button to turn on the computer. 2. CheckI accept the license terms for using Windowsto accept the terms, and then click or tapAccept.
  • Page 23 M133W User Guide 4. In thePC namefield, type a name for your computer, and then click or tapNext. 5. On theSettings pagescreen, choose Use express settings for the fastest setup. 3-10...
  • Page 24 M133W User Guidee 6. On the Sign in to your PC screen, choose to create a Local account. 7. Type your username and password to create a local account, and then click or tapFinish. 3-11...
  • Page 25 M133W User Guide 8. Windows may take some time to finalize your settings. 9. On theWindows Sign-inscreen, enter the user name and password that you set up earlier, and then pressEnter. 3-12...
  • Page 26 M133W User Guidee 10. Once Windows finishes login, you are now ready to use the PC 3-13...
  • Page 27: Setting Up Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry Pro

    M133W User Guide Setting up Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry Pro Follow the steps below to complete the setup process. 1. Press the power button to turn on the computer. 2. CheckI accept the license terms for using Windowsto accept the terms, and then click or tapAccept.
  • Page 28 M133W User Guidee 4. In thePC namefield, type a name for your computer, and then click or tapNext. On theSettings pagescreen, choose Use express settings for the fastest setup. 3-15...
  • Page 29 M133W User Guide 6. Windows will then try to connect to network. Ignore attempt to connect to internet as you do not need internet connection to finish setup your pc. 7. On Your account screen, type your username and password to create a local account, and then click or tapFinish.
  • Page 30 M133W User Guidee 8. Windows may take some time to finalize your settings. 9. On theWindows Sign-inscreen, enter the user name and password that you set up earlier, and then pressEnter. 3-17...
  • Page 31 M133W User Guide 10. Once Windows finishes login, you are now ready to use the PC 3-18...
  • Page 32: Chapter 4: Using The Tablet

    Using the Tablet HotTabIntroduction 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 (Menu) Button located on the front panel, OR lau nching the HotTab Utility application.
  • Page 33: Using The Physical Function Keys (Hotkeys)

    M133W User Guide Using the physical function keys (Hotkeys) 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.
  • Page 34: Using The Wireless Lan (Wi-Fi) Feature

    M133W User Guide Using the Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) feature To use the wireless LAN(Wi-Fi) feature to connect to the network, perform the following procedure: 1. Open the HotTab utility by press the (Menu) Button located on the front panel, OR launching the HotTab Utility application.
  • Page 35: Using The Gps Feature

    M133W User Guide Using the GPS feature To enable the wireless GPS feature, perform the following procedure: 1. Open the HotTab utility by press the (Menu) Button located on the front panel, OR launching the HotTab Utility application. 2. 2. Tap on the Device button.
  • Page 36: Using The Camera Feature

    M133W User Guide Using the Camera feature This HotTab menu option allows users take a picture or record a video. Before use, make sure the Camera is turned on under Devices menu option following the following procedure: 1. Open the HotTab utility by press the (Menu) Button located on the front panel, OR launching the HotTab Utility application.
  • Page 37: Description Of Camera User Interface Buttons

    M133W User Guide Description of Camera User Interface Buttons: Item Description Camera Switch Switch between front camera or rear camera. Settings Brings up Camera settings page. Available Settings: Picture Save: modify/inspect saved location for pictures. Video Save Folder: modify/inspect saved location for video ecordings.
  • Page 38: Using The Barcode Reader Feature

    M133W User Guide Using the Barcode Reader feature To enable the Barcode Reader feature, perform the following procedure: 1. Open the HotTab utility by press the (Menu) Button located on the front panel, OR launching the HotTab Utility application 2. Tap on the Device button.
  • Page 39: Configuring High Resoluti On Screen Scaling And Setting

    Configuring High Resoluti on Screen Scaling and Setting The M133W’s 1920 x 1080 high resolution display is perfect for viewing image, video, or other applications, however, Windows user interface (icons, buttons, and other user interface elements) may be too small to read and operate at the default Windows settings.
  • Page 40 M133W User Guide 2. A “Screen Resolution” Window will show up. Select the “Make text and other items larger or smaller”option in the window, as shown below: 3. A“Display” window will show up. Under “Change the size of all items” section, change the scaling option to...
  • Page 41: Changing Screen Resolution Setting

    M133W User Guide 4. A prompt may show up to ask if you want to sign out to apply the scaling change. Hit “Sign out Now” to apply changes, as shown below: 5. The user may now login again to Windows to see the changed display scaling already being applied.
  • Page 42 M133W User Guide 2. Click on the dropdown option next to “Resolution” and select the desire resolution by tapping on the scale: 3. Hit “Apply”. A prompt “Display Settings” prompt will show up to ask the user if the applied resolution is usable.
  • Page 43: Using The Hottabshortcuts (On-Screen Software Shortcut)

    M133W User Guide Using the HotTabShortcuts (On-screen Software Shortcut) The HotTab shortcuts are user configurableon-screensoftware short cuts via HotTabto allow users to have to quickly access programs with a few tabs. The Shortcuts menu offers 8 empty slots to store user’s desired quick access.
  • Page 44: Accessing The Device Information (Hottab Setting)

    M133W User Guide Accessing the Device Information (HotTab 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. Perform the following procedure to access the HotTab Setting menu: 1.
  • Page 45: Replacing Hot Swappable Battery

    M133W User Guide Replacing Hot Swappable Battery The tablet computer supports hot-swapping of batteries, meaning the tablet doesn’t need to be powered off in order to replace the mainbattery. To support such mechanism, there is a backup battery inside the tablet that is charged up with the main battery.
  • Page 46: Setting Up The Barcode Scanner Configuration

    M133W User Guide Setting up the Barcode Scanner Configuration 4-15...
  • Page 47: Using Recovery Wizard To Restore Computer

    M133W User Guide Using Recovery Wizard to Restore Computer The tablet computer has a dedicate recovery partition stored on the hard drive of the tablet to enable quick one- key recovery process. This partition occupies about 11GB of the storage space, and comes built-in to each tablet computer.
  • Page 48: Accessories

    M133W User Guide Accessories M133W offers the following optional accessories that can be purchased: 4-17...
  • Page 49: Chapter 5: Troubleshooting

    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.
  • Page 50 M133W User Guide No sound is produced. Adjust volume of the tablet computer by pressing on the volume rocker. If using an external audio device, make sure that the cable is properly connected. I cannot project the tablet computer display to another Make sure the VGA driver is installed.
  • Page 51 M133W User Guide Winmate Communication INC. 9F, No.111-6, Shing-De Rd., San-Chung District, New Taipei City 241, Taiwan, R.O.C Web Site: http://www.winmate.com.tw...
  • Page 52 Federal Communication Commission Interference 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 in a residential installation.
  • Page 53 This device complies with Industry Canada’s licence-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference; and (2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence.

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