Contents Contents Preface......................vii Declaration of Conformity ..................vii CE ......................... vii FCC Class B ....................vii RoHS ......................viii SVHC / REACH ................... viii Symbols Description .....................ix Important Safety Instructions ................ix Rechargeable Battery Pack Safety ...............xi General Cleaning Tips ..................xii Cleaning Tools .....................
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Contents 3.3.1 Turning On/Off the Wi-Fi Feature ............16 3.3.2 Connecting to a W-Fi Network .............17 3.3.3 Forgeting/Deleting a Wi-Fi Network ............18 3.4 Using the Bluetooth Feature ................19 3.4.1 Turning On/Off the Bluetooth Feature ..........19 3.4.2 Pairing/Connecting with Other Bluetooth Devices .......19 3.4.3 Removing a Bluetooth Device..............21 3.4.3 Bluetooth Device Name of the Tablet PC ..........22 3.4.4 Hiding/Exposing the Tablet PC ............22...
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Contents A.4.1 Tilting the Tablet PC ..............48 A.4.2 Connecting to an HDMI Display Monitor ........49 A.4.3 Connecting to a Local Area Network........49 A.4.4 Using the Smart Card Feature ..........50 B. Using the Pistol Grip (Optional) ...............51 B.1 Overview....................51 B.1.1 Pistol Grip w/ Power Bank .............51 B.1.2 Pistol Grip w/o Power Bank ...........51 B.2 Docking the Tablet PC to the Pistol Grip ..........52 B.3 Using the Pistol Grip’s Barcode Trigger Function ........53...
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Preface Preface Declaration of Conformity The CE symbol on your product indicates that it is in compliance with the directives of the Union European (EU). A Certificate of Compliance is available by contacting Technical Support. This product has passed the CE test for environmental specifications when shielded cables are used for external wiring.
(PBDE) in electrical and electronic products. Member states of the EU are to enforce by 7/1/2006. ARBOR Technology Corp. hereby states that the listed products do not contain unintentional additions of lead, mercury, hex chrome, PBB or PBDB that exceed a maximum concentration value of 0.1% by weight or for cadmium...
Preface Symbols Description This symbol of “CAUTION” indicates that there is a danger of injury to the user or a risk of damage to the product, should warning notices be disregarded. Battery Recycle This symbol indicates electrical warning. Change of electric current: Internal: positive current External: negative current Important Safety Instructions...
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Preface 9. Never use any of the solvents, such as Thinner Spray-type cleaner, Wax, Benzene, Abrasive cleaner, Acid or Alkaline solvent, on the display. Harsh chemicals may cause damage to the cabinet and the touch sensor. 10. Remove dirt with a lightly moistened cloth and a mild solvent detergent. Then wipe the cabinet with a soft dry cloth.
Preface -20° C (-4° F) OR ABOVE 60° C (140° F). THIS MAY DAMAGE THE EQUIPMENT. Rechargeable Battery Pack Safety Important Terms to Understand • “Battery life” means the time the equipment will run before it must be recharged (sometimes this is also called “playtime” or “runtime”). “Battery lifespan”...
Preface • Don’t disassemble the battery, or the battery leakage might cause skin or eye injury. If electrolyte leaking from the battery contacts your skin or clothing, immediately flush it with running water. If it splashes into eye, rinse the eye at least 15 minutes with clean water and then seek medical attention.
Preface Cleaning Tools Although many companies have created products to help improve the process of cleaning your devices and peripherals, users can also use household items to clean their devices and peripherals. Below is a listing of items you may need or want to use while cleaning your devices or peripherals.
Preface Disposing of the Computer • Within the European Union EU-wide legislation, as implemented in each Member State, requires that waste electrical and electronic products carrying the mark (left) must be disposed of separately from normal household waste. This includes monitors and electrical accessories, such as signal cables or power cords.
Preface Additional Information & Technical Support All ARBOR products are built to the most accurate specifications to ensure reliable performance in the harsh and demanding conditions typical of industrial environments. Whether your new equipment is destined for the laboratory or the factory floor, you can be assured that the computer will provide the reliability and ease of operation.
Preface Warranty This product is warranted to be in good working order during the warranty period. Should this product fail to be in good working order at any time during this period, we will, at our option, replace or repair it at no additional charge except as set forth in the following terms.
Upon opening the package, carefully inspect the contents. If any of the items is missing or appears damaged, contact your local dealer or distributor. The package should contain the following items: 1 x Gladius G0830 Tablet PC 1 x Quick Start Guide Universal power adapter, 5V / 2A (for tablet) Universal power adapter, 12V / 60W (for cradle) 1.2.1 Order Information...
Introduction 1.2.2 Optional Accessories Desktop cradle & docking Hand strap Pistol grip w/ 8000mAh power bank and power status LED Pistol grip Rope Stylus Pen K-Lock 1.3 Specifications System Intel® Atom™ x5-Z8350 Processor (2M Cache, up to 1.84 GHz) Graphic Intel®...
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Introduction WLAN Integrated IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Bluetooth Bluetooth® 4.1 1D/2D - 1D/2D barcode scanner with physical trigger buttons on right & Barcode Scanner left sides ISO 14443A/B, ISO15693 (On back cover)(optional) LCD Display Size/Type 8” TFT LCD (4:3) Resolution 1024 x 768 Touch Screen Type 10-point projected capacitive touch screen...
Introduction Storage Temp. -20°C ~ 60°C (-4°F ~ 140°F) Discharging Temp. -20°C ~ 35°C (-4°F ~ 113°F) Charging Temp. 0°C ~ 35°C (32°F ~ 95°F) Tablet PC: Dimensions 208.5 x 150.6 x 27 mm (8.21” x 5.93” x 1.63”) Cradle & docking: (W x H x D) 216 x 264 x 186 mm (8.50”...
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Getting Started 2.1 Getting to Know the Tablet PC 2.1.1 Tablet PC Volume control Power key Barcode scanner Microphone Touch screen Headset jack micro USB port microSD card slot Front camera Power LED Pogo pin connector Camera flash Rear camera Barcode trigger buttons Speakers RFID/NFC reader...
Getting Started 2.1.1.1 Front Side Items Descriptions Press-and-hold this key to power on the device Power Key In sleep mode, press to wake the device Press to power off the device. Volume Control To decrease/increase volume. Barcode Scanner 1D/2D barcode scanner Touch screen 10-point projected capacitive touch screen A built-in microphone to capture sound and voice when...
Getting Started 2.2 Installing Memory Card The tablet PC comes with a microSD card slot. To insert the microSD card: 1. On the left side of the tablet PC, open the rubber cover ofthe microSD card slot. 2. Position the card as the graphic indicates. 3.
Getting Started 2.3 Charging the Tablet PC To charge the tablet PC with the provided power adapter: 1. Connect the USB end of the power adapter to the USB port on the device. 2. Connect the power adapter to an electrical outlet. *The power plug type of the provided power adapter varies according to region.
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Using the Tablet PC (Windows OS) 3.1 Using the Touch Screen The computer comes with a projected capacitive touch screen. Touch control is the main way and an intuitive way to interact with the computer. Users are able to manipulate icons, graphic buttons, menus, property sheets, the on-screen keyboard or any on-screen items with touch control.
Using the Tablet PC (Windows OS) 3.1.2 Text Input The computer doesn't have a physical keyboard to receive user's text input. To input text on the computer, it relies on either an external USB keyboard, or the "on-screen keyboard", or the Windows-featured handwriting recognition. 3.1.2.1 On-screen Keyboard An "on-screen keyboard"...
Using the Tablet PC (Windows OS) 3.1.2.2 Handwriting Recognition “Handwriting Recognition” is an input method that interprets and converts handwriting to text. The Windows features a “writing pad” to get the job done. To launch the Windows handwriting panel: 1. Tap the keyboard icon on the Windows taskbar to open the Input Panel as described in 3.1.2.2 Handwriting Recognition on page 16.
Using the Tablet PC (Windows OS) To turn off the Wi-Fi function, tap the wireless network icon in the system tray and then tap Wi-Fi to turn off the Wi-Fi radio. 3.3.2 Connecting to a W-Fi Network 1. Make sure that the Wi-Fi function is turned on. 2.
Using the Tablet PC (Windows OS) 5. When the tablet PC is connected to a Wi-Fi network, “Connected” will be displayed under the Wi-Fi network’s name. Note: To conserve power, always turn off the Wi-Fi module when it isn’t used. 3.3.3 Forgeting/Deleting a Wi-Fi Network Under the following situations you may need the tablet PC to forget/delete a Wi-Fi connection profile:...
Using the Tablet PC (Windows OS) 3.4 Using the Bluetooth Feature Bluetooth enables the wireless connection over a short distance about 8 meters. It is specified as a “wireless personal area network” (WPAN). The computer is Bluetooth-enabled to synchronize data with other Bluetooth- capable devices such as PCs, laptops, hands-free, headsets, printers, PDAs and cell phones.
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Using the Tablet PC (Windows OS) 3. If prompted to compare the passcodes, tap Yes to continue. 4. After pairing, the tablet PC will connnect to the target device and you’ll notice the “Connected” under the device name. - 20 -...
Using the Tablet PC (Windows OS) 3.4.3 Removing a Bluetooth Device If you want to remove a Bluetooth device paried with your tablet PC: 1. Tap START > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth. 2. Select the paired Bluetooth device that you want to remove and tap Remove device.
Using the Tablet PC (Windows OS) 3.4.3 Bluetooth Device Name of the Tablet PC By default, the tablet PC’s Bluetooth device name is the computer name, which is viewable at START > Settings > System > About. You can rename the name for your Table PC by tapping Rename PC and then type the new name as needed.
Using the Tablet PC (Windows OS) 3.6 Using the Barcode Scanner The tablet PC comes with a barcode reader module. You can read barcodes of the following types: Type Formats UPC/EAN/JAN, GS1 DataBar, Code 39, Code 128, Code 32, Code Linear 93, Codabar/NW7, Interleaved 2 of 5, Code 2 of 5, Matrix 2 of 5, MSI, Telepen, Trioptic, China Post...
Using the Tablet PC (Windows OS) 3. Upon a successful scan, the scan beam turns off. The decoded barcode data will be entered into your processing application. 3.7 Using the RFID Feature (Optional) Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) is a technology that uses radio frequency (RF) for a RFID reader to retrieve information from a RFID tag attached to an object.
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Using the Tablet PC (Windows OS) The NFC detection area is at the back side of the tablet PC as shown below. When you tap other NFC devices, tags, or readers, the NFC areas of both devices should be close to one another so that the connection can be established.
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Using the Tablet PC (Android OS) 4.1 Using the Touch Screen The tablet PC comes with a projected capacitive multi-touch screen. Touch control is the main way to interact with the tablet PC. Users are able to manipulate icons, graphic buttons, menus, the on-screen keyboard or any on- screen items with touch control.
Using the Tablet PC (Android OS) 4.1.2 Text Input The tablet PC doesn’t have a physical keyboard to receive user’s text input. To input text on the device, it relies on the “on-screen keyboard” featured by the operating system. An “on-screen keyboard” is a virtual keyboard with most of the standard keys.
Using the Tablet PC (Android OS) 4.2 Home Screen On the Android OS, the Home screen provides you with an instant access to device status, notifications, application shortcuts, folders and widgets. Simply tap an item and you can launch the associated application. You can also add desired items to the Home screen, extend the Home screen or personalize the wallpaper to tailor it to your personal needs.
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Using the Tablet PC (Android OS) The table below describes the elements on a typical Home screen: Element Descriptions The Status Bar displays these information: • The system time • Wi-Fi signal strength Status Bar • Ethernet connection status • Bluetooth connection status You can access the notification panel to see more information by swiping up the status bar.
Using the Tablet PC (Android OS) 4.2.1 Extending Home Screen The Home screen is extended beyond the screen width to provide more space for adding application shortcuts and widgets. To access the extended Home screen, swipe on the Home screen to the left or right.
Using the Tablet PC (Android OS) Swiping down the status bar brings up the Notification panel. Swiping down the notification panel brings up the Quick Settings panel. Quick Settings Panel 4.4 Using the Wi-Fi Feature The tablet PC is capable of Wi-Fi networking. Wi-Fi is a wireless networking technology that uses an access point, also known as the “hotspot”, to connect to an Internet service provider over the wireless local area network (WLAN).
Using the Tablet PC (Android OS) The device then proceeds to scan for available Wi-Fi networks in range and displays the names of those found. Secured networks are displayed with waves denoting signal strength plus a lock on them while the open networks don’t.
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Using the Tablet PC (Android OS) 1. Tap the Settings icon on the home screen and then tap Wi-Fi to access the Wi-Fi settings page. 2. Switch on Wi-Fi if it isn’t enabled yet. 3. Tap the menu icon in the upper right corner to open the context menu and then tap Add network.
Using the Tablet PC (Android OS) 4.4.3 Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network by WPS Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is a feature that allows WPS-compliant devices to connect to each other instantly in a secure way. As the WPS devices automatically configure the SSID and WPA security key, it eliminates the need for users to manually enter the SSID and password.
Using the Tablet PC (Android OS) 4.4.4 Forgetting/Modifying a Wi-Fi Network When you don’t want the tablet PC to “auto” connect to a Wi-Fi network or when it is a network that you no longer use, remove the Wi-Fi network by the steps below: 1.
Using the Tablet PC (Android OS) 4.5 Using the Bluetooth Feature Bluetooth enables the wireless connection over a short distance about 8 meters. It is specified as a “wireless personal area network” (WPAN). The tablet PC is Bluetooth-capable to synchronize data with other Bluetooth-capable devices such as PCs, laptops, hands-free, headsets, printers, PDAs and cell phones.
Using the Tablet PC (Android OS) Note: If the device to pair with isn’t displayed after the scan, check if it is configured to be discoverable. 4. Tap the device you want to pair with. When the Bluetooth pairing request dialog box appears, tap Pair.
Using the Tablet PC (Android OS) 4.5.3 Disconnect from a Bluetooth Device To disconnect the tablet PC from a Bluetooth device: 1. Tap the Settings icon on the home screen and then tap Bluetooth to access the Bluetooth settings page. 2.
Using the Tablet PC (Android OS) 4.6 Using the RFID Feature (Optional) Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) is a technology that uses radio frequency (RF) for a RFID reader to retrieve information from a RFID tag attached to an object. Different from a barcode technology, RFID technology does not require direct contact or line-of-sight reading;...
Using the Tablet PC (Android OS) devices should be close to one another so that the connection can be established. NFC Reader 4.7.1 Using the Android Beam Feature To use NFC to exchange App contents, both sending and receiving devices must be NFC-enabled and unlocked.
Using the Tablet PC (Android OS) 3. On the tablet PC, open the content you want to exchange. 4. Make sure the screen of both devices are unlocked, then hold your tablet PC and the receiving device back to back so that the NFC detection areas of both devices are within a range of about 4 centimeters.
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Appendices A. Using the Desktop Cradle (Optional) A.1 Overview NFC reader USB ports LAN port HDMI port Pogo pin connector Smart card reader DC-In power jack Items Descriptions Pogo pin connector 22-pin connector for connection with tablet PC. Smart card reader Allows to insert a smart card to read the card data.
Appendices A.2 Dimensions Unit:mm A.3 Docking the Tablet PC to the Desktop Cradle To dock the tablet PC: 1. With screen side facing out, insert the bottom of the tablet PC into the desktop cradle. Make sure to align with the guide posts on the cradle. - 47 -...
Appendices 2. Connect the DC-IN jack on the cradle to a power source using the AC/DC power adapter (12V/60W AC/DC adapter kit). When the cradle is connected to a power source, the docked tablet PC will charge throught the cardle. When charging is in procress, the power LED is blinking in red.
Appendices A.4.2 Connecting to an HDMI Display Monitor The cradle comes with an HDMI connector supporting high resolution of up to 2K. It enables you to connect an external display monitor to your tablet PC to enjoy the benefits of larger screen. To connect the tablet PC to an external monitor: 1.
Appendices A.4.4 Using the Smart Card Feature The cradle is equipped with a smart card reader that allow users to provide identification and information using a smart card. To use a smart card, insert the card with the golden chip facing upward as shown below: - 50 -...
Appendices B. Using the Pistol Grip (Optional) The optional pistol grip comes in two specifications: one with barcode button and power bank; the other with only barcode button. If your pistol grip is not equipped with the power bank, just igorne the related descriptions in this section.
Appendices Items Descriptions Barcode trigger button Press to scan a barcode. Power Bank Items 5V/2A DC-IN Power jack. To connect the pistol grip to a DC-In power jack power source to recharge the power bank. Pogo pin connector 22-pin connector for connection with tablet PC. Power LED Shows the current battery level.
Appendices B.3 Using the Pistol Grip’s Barcode Trigger Function 1. Launch your barcode decoding application. 2. Point the scanner window at the barcode and press either of the barcode trigger buttons on the rear of the tablet PC. The scanner will project an aiming beam.
Appendices B.4.2 Charging the Power Bank To charge the power bank: 1. Using the 5V/2A power adapter that comes with the tablet PC, connect the USB end to the USB port on the pistol grip. 2. Connect the power adapter to an electrical outlet. *The power plug type of the provided power adapter varies according to region.
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