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L10 Platform for the XSLATE and XPAD ™ ™ Tablets Models iX101L1 and iX10101L2 User Guide...
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The warranties for Xplore and Motion by Xplore products are set forth in the express limited warranty statements accompanying such products. Nothing in this document constitutes an additional warranty.
Regulatory Guide. Key Features Overview The L10 platform by Xplore™ Technologies is a rugged tablet that provides a range of computing power and a variety of integrated features to support any mobile work flow. The L10 Platform supports these features: •...
Optional Features The following features are optional and must be ordered with the tablet at the time of purchase: • Integrated Sierra Wireless EM7565 WWAN+GNSS module or u-blox GNSS+SBAS only module • A high-performance barcode scanner is available and is integrated into the handle of the XPAD L10 tablet‘...
Overview of the XSLATE L10 Tablet PC The photos show the location of the external features on the XSLATE™ L10 Tablet PC. Most of these features are on the XPAD™ Tablet PC in the same place, except where noted in the photos of the XPAD tablet.
Fan exhaust Where heated air is exhausted by the fan; Do not block or cover Expansion port cover Door that is removed when connecting certain Xplore accessories to the tablet Speaker Outputs sound when no headset or external speakers are in use...
Right Side of the XSLATE L10 Volume control Power input Power button Secure Attention Ethernet jack Multifunction port Sequence (SAS) Power input Connection for the external power adapter Ethernet jack RJ45 port for LAN connectivity Volume control Turns sound volume up and down Power button Turns on the tablet;...
Bottom Side of XSLATE and XPAD Tablets Docking connectors Docking connectors Connectors that interface to Xplore docks Pens for the L10 Tablets All L10 tablets support touch input with your finger. In addition, a pen or stylus is provided with your tablet, and is compatible with the screen configuration that you order.
Overview of the XPAD L10 Tablet The following photos show the locations the external features on the XPAD® L10 Tablet PC. Note: In these photos, the light gray text indicates a feature that is described for the XSLATE L10 and is the same on the XPAD L10. See page 3 page 5 for the XSLATE overview.
Back of the XPAD L10 Tether post Camera light 13 megapixel camera for pen Battery latch Kensington lock slot Fan intake Fan output Antenna pass-through ports (optional) RFID/NFC (optional) Expansion port cover Battery Tether post for pen Secures the pen to the tablet via tether Left Side of the XPAD L10 Memory Two USB Headset...
Top Side of the XPAD L10 Barcode scanner Pen Holder button Barcode scanner Press to activate the barcode scanner (if installed) button Pen Holder Holds the long pen when not in use Preparing the L10 Tablet for First Use This section has steps for setting up the L10 platform for the first use. Inserting a SIM Card If your L10 tablet is enabled with Wireless Wide Area Networking (WWAN), you need an activated SIM card in the SIM card holder to access the cellular data network.
Powering Up the Tablet 1. Remove the battery from the packaging and insert the battery into the back of the tablet until it clicks securely into place. 2. Apply external power by opening the port door located at the bottom of the right side of the L10 to expose the power adapter port.
Optional Setup Tasks Backing Up Files and Creating a Recovery Drive After setting up the L10 the way you like it and installing applications, create a recovery drive on an external USB drive. A recovery drive lets you start your tablet and access recovery and troubleshooting tools if you encounter any issues with your Windows installation.
• Chapter 4, Troubleshooting and FAQs on page 45: Provides answers for common issues you might encounter as you use your tablet. You can find other useful information on the Xplore Technologies web site: • Support • Documentation vailable in several languages •...
Using Your L10 Tablet This chapter highlights critical and some advanced features of the Xplore® L10 Tablet PC. These links below let you click and go to that part of this chapter. • Using the Battery on page 14 •...
Using the Battery The Xplore® L10 tablet includes a high-capacity Lithium-ion battery that fits into the back of the unit. Battery life varies by configuration, applications in use, which features are used, and the operating conditions. The maximum battery capacity decreases with time and use.
On the Battery Important: If you remove the battery, you only have one minute to replace it and keep the tablet running. If you need to remove it for a longer period, be sure to save your files. Then shut down or plug in to a power source.
Removing and Replacing the Battery Before you remove the battery, save your files and shut down the tablet, or plug in the AC adapter and continue working while the battery charges. However, if you are hot swapping the battery, you can do so while the tablet is on and running only on battery power.
While hot swapping the battery, notice the following behaviors: • The tablet display gets dimmer. When the charged battery is in the tablet, the display brightens again. • The battery status LED turns blue when the system is on and no main battery is present. When you put a charged battery in the tablet, the LED lights turn green again.
Managing Wireless Connections Temporarily Switching Off Wireless Devices Check with your airline for exact rules on using your tablet connections while traveling. 1. To turn off the wireless devices in your tablet, tap the Start, , and tap Settings, The Windows Settings menu opens. 2.
Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network 1. Tap the Windows Start icon, , and tap the Settings icon, , above the Start icon. 2. Tap the Network & Internet icon. The Network & Internet menu opens and displays the network status as shown here. 3.
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6. Connect to a network as shown in this procedure. a. Choose the network by tapping it. b. To use this network on a regular basis, tap Connect automatically. The box is checked. c. Tap the Connect button. d. If prompted, enter the network security key. Tap Next to verify the key. e.
Connecting to Bluetooth Devices You can use Bluetooth® technology to connect to accessory devices or other computers. These devices can communicate with each other when they are in range. 1. Tap the Windows Start button, , and the Settings icon, , above it.
Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network Important: Before you can connect to a mobile broadband network, you must have your L10 tablet configured with a WWAN card, an active account with a cellular network provider and a SIM card in your tablet for mobile broadband access. This SIM card works like the SIM card in your cell phone that connects you to a network provider.
5. Carefully take the SIM holder and align it with the opening of the SIM holder connector. Gently slide the SIM holder tray into the connector until it stops. 6. Put the battery back in the tablet. See Replacing the Battery on page 16.
Switching to a Second Broadband Provider If you have two SIM cards or two broadband providers, you can switch between the SIM cards. 1. Tap the Start icon , and tap the Settings icon, 2. Tap the Network & Internet icon. 3.
Using Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) Your L10 tablet might be equipped with an optional, embedded mobile broadband with GNSS or embedded GNSS with Standard-Based Augmentation System (SBAS). See Optional Features page 2. Use the information in this section to enable location services. To use location services, you do not need a network connection or an account with a mobile broadband network carrier.
Xplore® tablets and accessories. The PDF files are best viewed with Adobe Acrobat Reader DC. Support (online) Tap this tile to open the Xplore web site, where you can access these sites and pages: • Product support •...
Using Sleep Mode Use Sleep mode when you go away for a short period of time. This mode conserves battery power while you’re away and when you return, your desktop is the same as you left it. Putting the Tablet into Sleep Mode There are several ways to turn on sleep mode.
Using the XPAD Function Buttons You can use the programmable function buttons on the front of the XPAD L10 tablet to open files and to perform many functions without having to use the pen. You can also customize the buttons by modifying their functions.
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4. Tap the tablet button that you want to change. 5. Tap the Change button. Pull-down menu for Press Pull-down menu for Press and hold 6. You can select an action for Press and another action for Press and hold. a.
For some actions, you must enter more information, such as the location of a program to start. 7. Tap OK to confirm the changes. 8. To change the functions of the other tablet button, repeat steps in this procedure. 9. Test the button changes to verify the new functions. Note: To reset the buttons to their default values, tap the Reset button.
7. Tap Pin to taskbar to put the icon on the taskbar. Note: You can add any tile/icon to the taskbar by following steps in this procedure. 8. Tap the Camera icon on the taskbar to start the camera application. 9.
Using Integrated Optional Features Using the Barcode Scanner (XPAD Only) The optional XPAD L10 scanner is a factory-installed device consisting of a barcode optical image reader and hardware decoder. The scanner is built in to the handle of the XPAD L10 tablet Barcode scanner 1.
The L10 barcode scanner supports several different types of barcodes—a minimum set of barcodes is enabled at the factory. The following barcode symbologies are enabled by default: Aztec Code Datamatrix Macro PDF417 Code 128 EAN/Jan-8 Micro PDF417 Code 39 EAN/Jan-13 PDF417 Code 93 GS1-128...
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5. From the Microsoft Store on screen, tap Pin to Start, to put the icon on your Start menu. 6. Tap the Start icon. , and tap the TagWriter icon to start the software. The TagWriter software appears. 7. Tap the Read icon. The Read icon The tablet is in read mode.
Using the Fingerprint Reader You can use the fingerprint reader to log on to the Tablet PC by scanning your fingerprint instead of entering a password. This feature provides an additional level of security for the tablet. Note: These instructions assume that you have a password for logging into your tablet. Setting Up a PIN Important: To use the fingerprint reader, you need to set up a PIN.
8. The setup asks you to place your finger on the fingerprint reader a few times for it to map your finger Fingerprint reader It prompts you to touch the sensor multiple times and from different angles. Follow the instructions as you are registering your fingerprint. 9.
Using the SD Card Reader The L10 tablet includes an SD card slot for adding an SD memory card. The memory card provides extra storage for media files from your camera, videos, downloaded files, and data from other devices. Empty SD card slot Inserting an SD Card 1.
Backing Up Your Files To protect against loss or accidental deletion, schedule backups to occur automatically on a regular basis. Windows 10 has a backup tool called File History that you can use to configure what you want to back up and to schedule backups on a regular basis. You can use File History to make automatic backup copies of your files onto an external hard disk or network drive.
Restoring Backups with File History 1. On the taskbar, tap the Start icon, , and tap the Settings icon, , above it. 2. Tap the Update & Security icon. 3. Tap Backup in the left pane to display the Backup menu in the right pane. 4.
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40 Restoring Your System Chapter 2 Using Your L10 Tablet...
Caring for the L10 Tablet Proper care and maintenance will keep your Xplore™ L10 Tablet PC working and in good condition. For general information about care of the tablet and its components and accessories, see the Safety and Regulatory Guide.
Accessories page for the L10 tablet on the Xplore web site. Open the Input Devices section to see the pens and the Stylus Tip Kit for tip replacement. There art two passive pens as well. Check with your authorized reseller to order.
Use the following tips when you travel with your L10 Tablet PC: • Put the L10 tablet in a case to protect the display. Xplore Technologies® sells a variety of cases for the L10 tablet. You can see the case on the Accessories web page.
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44 Traveling with Your L10 Tablet PC Chapter 3 Caring for the L10 Tablet...
Troubleshooting and FAQs Xplore® Tablet PCs are thoroughly tested for performance and quality, but occasionally issues can still occur. If you don’t find the information you’re looking for in this section, go to Xplore Support. You can tap the country site, where it says USA, to change to another region and language.
3. Tap the brightness tile in the lower left corner to adjust the brightness. 4. You can also tap Battery Settings on this menu to make adjustments to the Battery saver. See also Optimizing Battery Life or Performance on page 15 and Battery and Power Management Tips on page 17.
2. In extreme cases when the tablet will shut down, insert the tip of the tablet pen, or open up a paper clip and insert the protruding straightened end into the kill switch on the front of the tablet. Kill switch Display Issues The display is too dim.
Use only the L10 pens with the L10 tablet as seen on the Accessories section under Input Devices on the Xplore web site. The tablet might not respond to other digitizer pens. See Pens for the L10 Tablets on page 6.
Keyboard Issues On-screen instructions require me to press Enter or Esc, but I don’t have a keyboard. You can use the touch keyboard on screen. Tap to open it in the lower right corner of the taskbar. Choosing Keyboards In the upper left corner of the touch keyboards, there is a Touch keyboard icon. This icon gives you choices of other keyboards.
If you are having trouble with connecting with Bluetooth, see Connecting to Bluetooth Devices page 21. Bluetooth Tips Xplore Technologies® and its Bluetooth® partners have worked to ensure a positive experience with this technology and to ensure Bluetooth interoperability. In doing so, we have found the following issues: •...
Audio Issues No sound is coming from the built-in or external speakers. • Ensure that nothing is connected to the audio in/out port. Connecting headphones or external speakers disables the built-in speaker by default. • The volume might be set too low or muted. a.
If the device has a driver for Windows, it will work with the tablet. For a list of products that have been tested for Windows, search for the “Windows Marketplace Tested Products” page on the Microsoft web site. The Xplore keyboards compatible with the L10 tablet, are in the Accessories section under Input Devices on the Xplore web site.
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Can I recycle my old tablet PC? • Yes. Xplore has a recycling program that allows free return of all Xplore and Motion- branded products and non-Xplore/Motion-branded electronics with the purchase of a similar Xplore tablet for processing and disposal in an environmentally safe manner. For...
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Index BIOS password forgot 51 active pen blinking power button 45 short digitizer, long digitizer 6 Bluetooth airplane mode interference, speech recognition, interoperability, on, off 18 security, disconnection 50 turn off all wireless, turn off cellular, Bluetooth, settings, adding a device, finding a device, pairing, GPS 18 ambient light sensor 3 Bluetooth icon...
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left hand overview of XPAD 7 use for writing 52 back side 8 light sensor 3 bottom side, docking connectors 6 location services 25 front side 7 turning on 25 left side 8 locking top side 9 Kensington lock slot 4 overview of XSLATE locking door back side 4...
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status system, LED indicator 3 recovery image 11 stop an application 46 recycling tablet products 53 storage removing the battery 16 battery 17 replacing the battery 16 support 53 restoring files swapping batteries 16 restoring system, resetting the PC 39 switching restoring system 39 broadband provider 24...
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5 wireless network show available networks 19 turn off, unwanted connection 49 writing Wacom-based digitizer display 2 left hand, right hand 52 web links to Xplore WWAN+GNSS module 2 accessories 12 documentation 12 knowledge base 12 L10 overview 12 XPAD...