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M900P 8-inch Rugged Windows Tablet Intel® Apollo Lake Pentium N4200 Windows® 10 IoT Enterprise User Guide Document Version 1.0 Document Part No. 915211101049 Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use.
8-inch Rugged Windows Tablet M900P User Guide Contents CONTENTS ....................................2 CHAPTER 1: READ ME FIRST ..............................4 1.1 A ................................5 DVISORY ONVENTIONS 1.2 S ..................................6 AFETY NFORMATION 1.3 H ................................ 8 ANDLING AND AINTENANCE 1.4 D C) .............................. 9...
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Contents 5.3 U ........................... 52 SING ECOVERY IZARD TO ESTORE OMPUTER 5.4 D ............................54 OCKING ONNECTOR EFINITION 5.5 D- ................................. 54 EFINITION 5.6 COM P ................................55 EFINITION 5.7 P ........................ 57 AIRING WITH A IRELESS LUETOOTH ARCODE CANNER 5.7.1 Setup Computer for Bluetooth Pairing ...........................
8-inch Rugged Windows Tablet M900P User Guide Chapter 1: Read Me First This chapter provides safety information, handling and maintenance precautions and other important information about using the M900P rugged tablet.
Chapter 1: Read Me First 1.1 Advisory Conventions Four types of advisories are used throughout the user manual to provide helpful information or to alert you to the potential for hardware damage or personal injury. These are Notes, Important, Cautions, and Warnings.
8-inch Rugged Windows Tablet M900P User Guide 1.2 Safety Information Precaution on Battery Pack When the Battery Pack Has Deteriorated, Précaution avec le bloc-pile Replace It with a New Battery. Continued use of a damaged battery pack may result in heat generation, ignition or battery rupture.
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Chapter 1: Read Me First General Product Safety Use only accessories specified by the Sécurité générale manufacturer. [FR] Utiliser uniquement les accessoires produits spécifiés par le fabricant. Do not block any ventilation openings. Do not This product should not be used near water place the product against a wall or in an such as bathtubs, sinks, swimming pools, wet enclosed space as doing so might impede the...
8-inch Rugged Windows Tablet M900P User Guide 1.3 Handling and Maintenance Gently wipe the display with a soft, lint-free cloth. Do not use alcohol or detergent on the product. General Guideline [FR] Essuyer délicatement l'écran avec un Guide Général chiffon doux non pelucheux. Ne pas utiliser d'alcool ou un détergent sur le produit.
Chapter 1: Read Me First 1.4 Declaration of Conformity (DoC) FCC Statement This device complies with part 15 FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference. This device must accept any interference received including ...
8-inch Rugged Windows Tablet M900P User Guide Chapter 2: Getting Started This chapter tells you step by step how to get the Rugged Tablet up and running.
Thank you for purchasing 8-inch Rugged Windows Tablet Computer M900P. The M900P is a compact rugged tablet PC with robust set of features designed to withstand industrial use while providing high tech solutions that increase productivity, improve safety, and reduce operational costs.
8-inch Rugged Windows Tablet M900P User Guide 2.3 Description of Parts Item Description Item Description D-Sub connect Vehicle Camera 2 MP Webcam. Connector Gateway. 8” Touch Display and act as one of the Mic In/Line Out Connect headset Screen inputs for the rugged tablet.
Chapter 2: Getting Started 2.4 Hotkey for Specific Functions For the physical buttons on the tablet computer, in addition to its dedicated functions detailed in the previous section, it can also be used to emulate commonly used keyboard key strokes. Under different scenario, a single physical button or a combination of physical buttons provide different keyboard key strokes, which are specified below: In POST (Before Windows boots up):...
8-inch Rugged Windows Tablet M900P User Guide 2.5 First-Time Operation To get started: 1. Install SIM card (If your device is equipped with 4G/LTE). 2. Install storage card. 3. Install the battery. 4. Charge your tablet. 5. Start the tablet.
Chapter 2: Getting Started 2.5.2 Installing Battery To install the battery pack: 1. Disconnect any cords connected to the tablet computer. 2. Turn the tablet over, back facing up. 3. Insert the battery on the connector-pins side first, and then lower the battery into the battery compartment.
8-inch Rugged Windows Tablet M900P User Guide 2.5.3 Charging Your Tablet The tablet operates either on external AC power or internal battery power. It is recommended to use AC power when you start up the Tablet for the first time.
Chapter 3: Setting Up Windows Chapter 3: Setting Up Windows This chapter details how to setup the Windows that may be installed on the tablet for the first time.
8-inch Rugged Windows Tablet M900P User Guide 3.1 Operating System Introduction The M900P Tablet Computer operates on Windows 10 IoT Enterprise operating system. Caution : Make sure the battery is full charged before starting the Tablet Computer for the first time with internal battery power.
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Chapter 3: Setting Up Windows 3. On the Here's the legal stuff screen, read through the disclosures, then tap Accept. 4. Windows will then try to connect to network. Tap Skip this step to continue without a wireless connection as you can then set up the network later. 5.
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8-inch Rugged Windows Tablet M900P User Guide 6. To create a local account, type your User name, password, and Password hint in the fields provided, then tap Next. 7. The initial setup screens are complete, and the desktop is displayed.
Chapter 4: Operating the Device Chapter 4: Operating the Device This chapter describes how to operate the M900P Rugged Tablet, including camera, Hottab, wireless communications, barcode, RFID and MSR/ERV readers.
Note: Please download the SDK from Winmate Download Center. >> M900P >> Development Kit or check the Driver CD which is shipped with the tablet. Please notice that HF RFID reader, Barcode reader, MSR & Contact EMV reader are optional module, please make sure user have ordered the module before using the SDK.
Chapter 4: Operating the Device Provides users information such as PC Information, Battery status, and also device settings such as power management setting, function key mappings, and Brightness & Volume adjustment. Settings 4.2 Settings 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.
8-inch Rugged Windows Tablet M900P User Guide 4.2.3 Using the Physical Function Keys (Hotkeys) The function key mapping menu option allows user to change the physical function buttons, Fn1, Fn2 and Fn3. Users can change what application will be launched with short press or long press of keys.
Chapter 4: Operating the Device 4.2.4 Adjusting Brightness and Volume Brightness adjustment appear clicking Brightness icon. When the Brightness adjustment bar appeared, you can change the brightness level (0 ~ 10) by touch the bar on the screen or push F1 button to increase/ F2 to decrease brightness level.
8-inch Rugged Windows Tablet M900P User Guide 4.3 Shortcuts Hottab Shortcuts Menu provides an user-friendly interface to configure on-screen software short cuts and allow users to quickly access programs with a few tabs. The Shortcuts menu offers 8 empty slots to store user’s desired quick access.
Chapter 4: Operating the Device To change touch mode: (1) Shortly press Function Key 1 (To define the function key refer to User Manual, Chapter 4). (2) Press (Menu) button on the front to open HotTab, or launch HotTab Utility application. Choose “Device ON/OFF, and then click “Touch Set”...
8-inch Rugged Windows Tablet M900P User Guide 4.5 Using Camera This Hottab menu option allows users take a picture or record a video. Before use, make sure the camera is powered on under Devices ON/OFF menu with the following scenarios.
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Chapter 4: Operating the Device Item Description Review Review Opens Camera settings page. Available Settings: Picture Save: modify/inspect saved location for pictures. Settings Video Save Folder: modify/inspect saved location for video recordings. Picture Quality: Picture compression quality. Camera Switch Switch between front camera or rear camera.
8-inch Rugged Windows Tablet M900P User Guide 4.6 Using Wireless Communications This section describes how to get a quick access to set-up built-in devices, including turning on/off RF modules, setting up barcode reader, RFID reader, and expansion modules. 4.6.1 Using the Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) To use the wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) feature to connect to the network, perform the following procedure: 1.
Chapter 4: Operating the Device 4.6.2 Using the Wireless WAN (4G/LTE) The Tablet Computer supports data connection with 4G/LTE modules and fits Micro-SIM card. (Note: 4G/LTE feature is optional). Make sure you install the SIM cart before using WWAN feature. To connect to the network using wireless WAN: 1.
8-inch Rugged Windows Tablet M900P User Guide 5. Click the Bluetooth icon in the Windows notification area. A contextual menu for Bluetooth is displayed. 6. To add a device, tap on Add a Bluetooth Device. Windows will search any Bluetooth device automatically 7.
Chapter 4: Operating the Device 4.9 Using Barcode Reader The Barcode Reader is an optional feature of M900P Tablet PC and is not re-workable by the end user. To enable the Barcode Reader: Open Hottab utility by pressing (Menu) button located on the front panel or launching Hottab.
8-inch Rugged Windows Tablet M900P User Guide 4.9.1 Device Configuring and Setting 1.Click on Windows and search for EZConfig-Scanning from the Start menu. 2.Click on EZConfig-Scanning v4_IE and allow the blocked content if browser is blocking the content. 3.Click on “Connected Device” icon and wait for system to discover the device (Honeywell N660X).
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Chapter 4: Operating the Device 4.Once Honeywell N660X is discovered please click “Configure Device” button as shown. 4.4.6.2 Scanning mode Settings 1. Click on Device Settings under the Input/Output settings section. 2. Select the desire scanning mode from the drop-down menu shown as below.
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8-inch Rugged Windows Tablet M900P User Guide 3. After selecting a desire scanning mode, click on the “Save to Device” on the side bar. Scanning Description mode Manual When in manual trigger mode, the scanner scans until a bar code is read, or until Trigger the trigger is released.
Chapter 4: Operating the Device 4.9.2 Setting the 1D/2D Barcode Scanner Symbologies The barcode scanner is shipped with default settings shown below. If the default setting suits the usage requirement, setting symbologies is not necessary. Symbologies Default Settings: Symbologies Default setting UPC-A Enable UPC-E...
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8-inch Rugged Windows Tablet M900P User Guide W arning 1. The reset to default button will change all setting to default. 2. N660X could disconnect with system after clicking the reset to default button. If the Disconnection happened please scan barcodes below in the following steps.
Chapter 4: Operating the Device 4.9.3 Adding a Prefix or Suffix 1. To add a Prefix or Suffix please click on “Data Formatting icon”. 2.Click on Editor button under the Prefix or Suffix section and create Prefix/Suffix value by typing in the block or select desire characters in the Control chars, Printable chars, and Extended ASCII.
4.10 Using HF RFID Reader The HF RFID Reader is an optional feature of M900P tablet and is not re-workable by the end user. To use this feature, please make sure the tablet PC is built-in HF RFID reader before use, or contact our sales contact window for more details.
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Chapter 4: Operating the Device Tap on the ON button. Check the status color of the ON icon is green, and the status color of the RFID icon on the Hottab menu is orange at the same time. Item Status Color Description Orange HF RFID Reader is enabled.
8-inch Rugged Windows Tablet M900P User Guide 4.10.1 RFID Trigger Setting Item Description Auto Scan The default setting for RFID trigger is Auto Scan. Under this setting, the RFID Reader will always be ready to scan tags. When the RFID tag is detected from RFID antenna, the data will be read automatically.
Chapter 4: Operating the Device 4.10.2 Settings Item Description Sound The Sound check box defines whether a beep sound will come with the data scanning. Output to This setting defines the output type of the scanned data. Two options are available: Keyboard Wedge Under this setting, the data scanned is sent like keyboard data.
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For users following SDK for software porting, the scanned data can also be output with te format needed. Note: User can download the SDK from Winmate Download center website >> M900P >> Development Kit or check the Driver CD which is shipped with the tablet.
Chapter 4: Operating the Device 4.10.3 RFID Output Setting Item Description Select The default setting for built-in HF RFID Reader is to Read UID. For some RFID applications, user might need to read or write further block data; the drop-down Output menu under this section can do this change.
8-inch Rugged Windows Tablet M900P User Guide 4.11 Using MSR/ EMV Card Reader The MSR/ EMV Card Reader is an optional feature of M900P tablet and is designed to allow magnetic stripe (MSR) card transactions and ICC (Chip) card transactions from your tablet computer.
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Chapter 4: Operating the Device UniPay DEMO APP...
8-inch Rugged Windows Tablet M900P User Guide Chapter 5: Frequently Used Settings This chapter frequently used settings such as changing resolution and scaling, using recovery wizard, docking connector and D-Sub port description, also contain basic troubleshooting guide.
Chapter 5: Frequently Used Settings 5.1 Screen Resolution Scaling and Setting The M900P’s 1280 x 800 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.
8-inch Rugged Windows Tablet M900P User Guide 1. A “Display” Window will show up. Click on the dropdown option under the “Scale and layout” section and change the scaling option to “125% (Recommended)” or any other desired display scaling. 5.1.2 Changing Screen Resolution Alternatively, instead of changing the display scaling setting, user may choose to change the overall resolution setting to make screen elements bigger.
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Chapter 5: Frequently Used Settings 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.
8-inch Rugged Windows Tablet M900P User Guide 5.2 Replacing Battery The M900P Tablet does not support hot-swap, meaning the tablet need to be powered off to replace the main battery. Perform the following to replace the batteries: 1. Turn off the tablet.
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Chapter 5: Frequently Used Settings 4. A warning message about data loss will show up. Make sure data is backed up before recovery, and click on “Yes” to continue. 5. Wait till the recovery process to complete. During the recovery process, a command prompt will show indicate percent...
8-inch Rugged Windows Tablet M900P User Guide 5.4 Docking Connector Pin Definition M900P tablet computer supports one 19-pin docking connector at the bottom side. The pin definition is listed as the following table. 19 Pin Docking Connector Pin No. Description Pin No.
Chapter 5: Frequently Used Settings 5.6 COM Port Definition M900P rugged tablet uses Hottab utility for built-in peripherals control. All the COM port numbers have been defined in the OS image coming with the package. COM Port Device COM 1...
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8-inch Rugged Windows Tablet M900P User Guide Tap on "Port Setting" tab and click on "Advanced" button. Tap on the dropdown list and choose the correct COM Port Number (refer to the COM Port Definition Table), and click "OK". Double check "Device Manager" to make sure the COM Port number has been re-defined...
Chapter 5: Frequently Used Settings 5.7 Pairing with a Wireless Bluetooth Barcode Scanner The computer is affixed with a Bluetooth MAC (Media Access Control) address barcode label that enables wireless Bluetooth Barcode Scanner to quickly establish Bluetooth connection with the computer.
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8-inch Rugged Windows Tablet M900P User Guide 3. Once the Bluetooth & other devices Menu appears, click “More Bluetooth options” under Related settings section as shown below. Click OK to continue. 4. go to “Options” tab, and make sure that in the Discovery section, the computer is set to “Allow Bluetooth devices to find this computer”, as shown below:...
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Chapter 5: Frequently Used Settings 1. You are in “Add COM Port” window. Choose “Incoming (device initiates the connection)”, and click “OK”. 2. The computer will automatically assign COM Port to the Bluetooth connection. In the screenshot below, COM4 is allocated.
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8-inch Rugged Windows Tablet M900P User Guide Click OK to continue. 3. Next, the user has to configure the application that is used to accept the scanned data from the wireless Bluetooth Barcode Scanner. The application has to be configured to accept the same COM Port that has been assigned for the Bluetooth Serial Port Profile in the previous step.
Chapter 5: Frequently Used Settings 5.7.2 Set up the Barcode Scanner for Bluetooth Pairing Important The wireless Bluetooth Barcode Scanner has to be configured as Bluetooth Serial Port Profile Master device to establish connection via Bluetooth MAC address barcode label. For a more detailed instruction, please refer to the User Guide for the wireless Bluetooth Barcode Scanner you are using for paring.
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8-inch Rugged Windows Tablet M900P User Guide In order to ensure that Bluetooth Device is successfully pared to the Computer, follow the steps below: 1. Locate the Bluetooth icon in the Notification Area. Select Show Bluetooth Devices. You can access this menu in the Control Panel: Control Panel ...
Chapter 5: Frequently Used Settings 5.8 Basic Troubleshooting Problem Solution The removable battery is not Make sure the AC adapter is properly connected, and charging. 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.
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8-inch Rugged Windows Tablet M900P User Guide Problem Solution Barcode scanner does not emit Make sure the Barcode scanner device is enabled laser beam and does not seem to in Hottab utility. work. Make sure under Windows, the Barcode Reader is set to COM 15 port, so that Hottab can trigger the Barcode Reader hardware.
Chapter 6: Accessories Chapter 6: Accessories This chapter lists available accessories and describes how to install accessories to M900P rugged tablet.
6.1 Accessories Introduction The M900P accessories provide a variety of product support capabilities. Table below lists the accessories available. Accessory Part Number Description Standard Provides power 100-240VAC Adapter and Power Cord 922D065W19V1 19VDC@3.42A 7.6V, typ. 4200 mAh Li Polymer Standard Battery Pack...
6.2 Installing Vehicle Cradle Use a vehicle cradle to mount a tablet on the vehicle. Follow the instructions below to install M900P rugged tablet on the vehicle cradle. Highlights: •Keeps the tablet securely fastened on a moving vehicle • Anti-theft design with key lockable cradle •...
Reverse the procedure to detach a tablet from the vehicle cradle. 6.3 Installing Vehicle Gateway VG-100 VG-100 is a gateway in a waterproof IP-65 rated enclosure designed to be integrated into vehicles. It provides communications across in-vehicle by the CANbus, RS485 and GPIO interfaces. It can also control I/O based upon message and signals received from the vehicle network.
Appendix A: Specifications Model Name M900P Size 8-inch Resolution 1280 x 800 Brightness 510 nits Display Specification Contrast Ratio 800:1 Viewing Angle 85/85/85/85 Touch 10-point projected capacitive multitouch Intel® Pentium N4200 Apollo Lake, 1.10 GHz, up to 2.50 GHz with turbo boost technology...
Appendix B: Order Information M900P Rugged Tablet available for order in the following configurations: Order Information 1D/2D Barcode HF RFID EMV/MSR Reader 4G/ LTE Reader Reader M900P (Not available) M900P-BH M900P-HF M900PT M900P-LABH M900P-LAHF M900PT-LA M900P-LA (North America) M900P-LE (Europe)
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