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Rugged Windows Tablet
Intel® Celeron® Quad Core N2930, 1.83 GHz
Windows 10 IoT Enterprise
Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry Pro
Windows 7 Pro for Embedded Systems

User Guide

Version 1.6
Document Part No. 9171111K101X
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  • Page 1: User Guide

    M101B, M101BL Rugged Windows Tablet Intel® Celeron® Quad Core N2930, 1.83 GHz Windows 10 IoT Enterprise Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry Pro Windows 7 Pro for Embedded Systems User Guide Version 1.6 Document Part No. 9171111K101X Please read this instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Rugged Windows Tablet M101B/ M101BL User Guide Contents CHAPTER 1: READ ME FIRST 1.1 A DVISORY ONVENTIONS 1.2 S AFETY NFORMATION 1.3 H ANDLING AND AINTENANCE 1.4 D ECLARATION OF ONFORMITY CHAPTER 2: GETTING STARTED 2.1 U NPACKING 2.2 D...
  • Page 3 Chapter 1: Read Me First 5.2 R M101B) EPLACING WAPPABLE ATTERY 5.3 U SING ECOVERY IZARD TO ESTORE OMPUTER 5.4 H OW TO CHANGE 5.4.1 Changing BIOS Settings (UEFI/LEGACY mode) to Install OS 5.5 D OCKING ONNECTOR EFINITION 5.6 E...

  • Page 4: Chapter 1: Read Me First

    M101P Rugged Tablet User Guide 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.

  • Page 5: Safety Information

    Chapter 1: Read Me First 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. [FR] Lorsque la pile est détériorée, la Do Not Disassemble, Modify, or Insert Sharp remplacer par une nouvelle pile.
  • Page 6 Rugged Windows Tablet M101B/ M101BL User Guide General Product Safety  Use only accessories specified by the Sécurité générale des manufacturer. [FR] Utiliser uniquement les accessoires produits spécifiés par le fabricant.  Do not block any ventilation openings. Do not ...

  • Page 7: Handling And Maintenance

    Chapter 1: Read Me First 1.3 Handling and Gently wipe the display with a soft, lint-free cloth. Do not use alcohol or detergent on the Maintenance product. [FR] Essuyer délicatement l'écran avec un chiffon doux non pelucheux. Ne pas utiliser General Guideline d'alcool ou un détergent sur le produit.

  • Page 8: Declaration Of Conformity (Doc)

    Rugged Windows Tablet M101B/ M101BL User Guide 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 ...

  • Page 9: Chapter 2: Getting Started

    Chapter 2: Getting Started Chapter 2: Getting Started Thank you for purchasing this rugged Tablet Computer. The rugged design allows you to use it in harsh outdoor environments. This chapter tells you step by step how to get the Tablet Computer up and running. You will find instructions for the following procedures: ...
  • Page 10 Rugged Windows Tablet M101B/ M101BL User Guide Optional Accessories Your package may include optional accessories based on your order. M101B offers the following optional accessories that can be purchased: Gigabit Ethernet Adapter RS232 Ethernet Adapter  For LAN from 30-pin extension port ...

  • Page 11: Description Of Parts

    Chapter 2: Getting Started 2.2 Description of Parts Front: Right: No Item Description Item Description Front Camera 2 Megapixel Webcam Micro HDMI HDMI output to external display Show the current status of the Tablet Computer LAN/RS232 Adapter port for Indicators: LAN/RS232 connector Display and act as one USB 3.0...
  • Page 12 Rugged Windows Tablet M101B/ M101BL User Guide Rear: Bottom: Item Description Item Description Kensington Provide lock access Touch Pen Pen holder slot to Lock Port for Kensington Lock. Slot store touch pen Optional Barcode Scanner for 3G / LTE Service window to...

  • Page 13: Hotkey For Specific Functions

    Chapter 2: Getting Started 2.3 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: Under POST (before Windows boots up):...

  • Page 14: Installing Sim Card (For 3G/Lte Equipped Devices)

    Rugged Windows Tablet M101B/ M101BL User Guide 2.4.1 Installing SIM Card (For 3G/LTE Equipped Devices) The Tablet Computer supports 3G/LTE data connection and fits a Micro-SIM card. To install the SIM card: Tools Needed: Service Windows 3G/ LTE Module Screw: M2x5, 4 pc Screw: M2x3.5, 1 pc...

  • Page 15: Inserting Battery Pack

    Chapter 2: Getting Started Caution When re-inserting 3G/LTE module, please pay attention to cable routing. Make sure the cable module does not get squeezed. 2.4.1 Inserting Battery Pack To insert the standard battery pack into the Tablet Computer: 1. Disconnect AC adapter and power cord from the tablet computer. 2.
  • Page 16 Rugged Windows Tablet M101B/ M101BL User Guide Perform the following to connect the Tablet computer to AC Power: 1. On the side of the Tablet computer, lift the I/O protective cover by pulling on the latch 2. Plug the DC cord of the AC adapter into the Power Jack of the tablet computer.

  • Page 17: Powering On / Off

    Chapter 2: Getting Started 2.5 Powering On / Off 2.5.1 Powering On Press and hold the power button for 3 seconds until the blue LED power indicator light up. NOTE:  Do not press the power button repeatedly.  Do not perform the following operations until the Disk Activity Indicator off o Connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter o Pressing the power button o Touching the tablet buttons, screen, or external keyboard/mouse...

  • Page 18: Chapter 3: Setting Up Windows For The First Time

    Rugged Windows Tablet M101B/ M101BL User Guide Chapter 3: Setting Up Windows for the First Time For users start up the Tablet Computer for the first time with CAUTION internal battery power, please make sure the battery is full charged before using.
  • Page 19 Chapter 3: Setting Up Windows for the First Time You have three choices: 1. Use recommended settings (automatically downloads and installs all updates provided by Microsoft) 2. Install important updates only (only downloads and installs critical updates) 3. Ask me later. Click the option you wish to use.

  • Page 20: Choosing Your Computer's Network

    Rugged Windows Tablet M101B/ M101BL User Guide 3.1.4 Choosing your computer's network If you have a home network, connect with an Ethernet cable or activate the Wireless feature before continuing. Use the following steps to setup your computer network: 1. Choose a wireless network from the list.

  • Page 21: Setting Up Windows 7 Ultimate/Professional

    Chapter 3: Setting Up Windows for the First Time 3.2 Setting Up Windows 7 Ultimate/Professional Follow the steps below to complete the setup process. 1. Press the power button to power on the computer. 2. First select your region and language information, and then tap Next 3.
  • Page 22 Rugged Windows Tablet M101B/ M101BL User Guide 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 23 Chapter 3: Setting Up Windows for the First Time 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 24 Rugged Windows Tablet M101B/ M101BL User Guide 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. 10. Allow time for windows to setup your desktop for the first time.

  • Page 25: Setting Up Windows Embedded 8 Standard

    Chapter 3: Setting Up Windows for the First Time 3.3 Setting Up Windows Embedded 8 Standard Follow the steps below to complete the setup process. 1. Press the power button to power on the computer. 2. Check I accept the license terms for using Windows to accept the terms, and then click or tap Accept.
  • Page 26 Rugged Windows Tablet M101B/ M101BL User Guide 4. In the PC name field, type a name for your computer, and then click or tap Next. 5. On the Settings page screen, choose Use express settings for the fastest setup.
  • Page 27 Chapter 3: Setting Up Windows for the First Time 6. On the Sign in to your PC screen, choose to create a Local account. 7. 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.
  • Page 28 Rugged Windows Tablet M101B/ M101BL User Guide 8. Type your username and password to create a local account, and then click or tap Finish. 9. Windows may take some time to finalize your settings.
  • Page 29 Chapter 3: Setting Up Windows for the First Time 10. On the Windows Sign-in screen, enter the user name and password that you set up earlier, and then press Enter. 11. Once Windows finishes login, you are now ready to use the PC...

  • Page 30: Setting Up Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry Pro

    Rugged Windows Tablet M101B/ M101BL User Guide 3.4 Setting Up Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry Pro Follow the steps below to complete the setup process. 1. Press the power button to power on the computer. 2. Check I accept the license terms for using Windows to accept the terms, and then click or tap"...
  • Page 31 Chapter 3: Setting Up Windows for the First Time 4. In the PC name field, type a name for your computer, and then click or tap Next. 5. On the Settings page screen, choose Use express settings for the fastest setup.
  • Page 32 Rugged Windows Tablet M101B/ M101BL 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...
  • Page 33 Chapter 3: Setting Up Windows for the First Time 8. Windows may take some time to finalize your settings. 9. On the Windows Sign-in screen, enter the user name and password that you set up earlier, and then press Enter.

  • Page 34: Setting Up Windows 10 Iot Enterprise

    Rugged Windows Tablet M101B/ M101BL User Guide 10. Once Windows finishes login, you are now ready to use the PC 3.5 Setting Up Windows 10 IoT Enterprise Follow the steps below to complete the setup process. 1. Press the power button to turn on the computer.
  • Page 35 Chapter 3: Setting Up Windows for the First Time 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. On the Get going fast screen, click Use Express settings for the fastest setup. If you would like more information, tap Learn more, or if you would like to select your own options, click Customize settings.
  • Page 36 Rugged Windows Tablet M101B/ M101BL User Guide 7. The initial setup screens are complete, and the desktop is displayed. 8. Read any introductory screens describing features of your computer, and tap Next upon completing each. You are now done with the initial setup process.

  • Page 37: Chapter 4: Operating The Device

    For user who may need SDK, please download the SDK from Winmate Download center website >> M101B/BL/BT >> Development Kit or check the Driver CD which is shipped with the tablet. Please notice that HF RFID reader, Barcode reader, and UHF RFID reader are optional module, please make sure user have ordered the module before using the SDK.

  • Page 38: Shortcuts

    Rugged Windows Tablet M101B/ M101BL User Guide Shortcuts button allows users to configure short cut to quickly access programs with a few tabs. Camera button allows users take a picture or record a video. User can also adjust setting related to camera in this menu option.

  • Page 39: Camera

    Chapter 4: Operating the Device 4.3 Camera Using Camera Features 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: 1.
  • Page 40 Rugged Windows Tablet M101B/ M101BL User Guide Description of Camera User Interface Buttons: No 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.

  • Page 41: Device On/Off

    Chapter 4: Operating the Device 4.4 Device On/Off This section provides a quick access to set-up built-in devices, including turning on/off RF modules, setting up barcode reader, RFID reader, and expansion modules. 4.4.1 Using Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) To use the wireless LAN(Wi-Fi) feature to connect to the network, perform the following procedure: 1.

  • Page 42: Using Wireless Wan (3G/Lte)

    Rugged Windows Tablet M101B/ M101BL User Guide 4.4.2 Using Wireless WAN (3G/LTE) For tablets equipped with wireless WAN (3G or 4G/LTE) card. Install SIM-card first. To use the wireless WAN feature to connect to the network, perform the following procedure: 1.

  • Page 43: Using Bluetooth

    Chapter 4: Operating the Device 4.4.4 Using Bluetooth To enable the wireless Bluetooth 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 ON/OFF button. 3.

  • Page 44: Using Barcode Reader

    4.4.6 Using Barcode Reader IMPORTANT The 2D/1D Barcode Reader is optional for M101B Tablet PC and is not re- workable by the end user. To use this feature, please make sure the tablet PC is built-in barcode reader before use, or contact our sales contact window for more details.
  • Page 45 Chapter 4: Operating the Device Trigger Setting Item Description Trigger User can define the barcode scanner trigger mode from Trigger mode mode options drop-down menu shown as below. options Continuous Under Continuous mode, the barcode scanner processes auto-scan continuously. The scanning light and pattern will be always on. Level Under Level mode, the barcode scanner follows trigger button behavior.
  • Page 46 Rugged Windows Tablet M101B/ M101BL User Guide Settings Item Description Sound The Sound check box defines whether a beep sound will come with the data scanning. Identifier The Identifier Code check box defines whether to filter Application Code Identifiers from the scanned data. Some barcode types, such as EAN-128, use Application Identifiers to include additional data.
  • Page 47 Chapter 4: Operating the Device Item Description Prefix User can type in this field to define the characters BEFORE the data scanned. Suffix User can type in this field to define the characters AFTER the data scanned. The check box user can defines to append an “Enter” Append Enter which is followed by the characters.
  • Page 48 Rugged Windows Tablet M101B/ M101BL User Guide NOTE: User can download the SDK from Winmate Download center website >> M101B/BL/BT >> Development Kit or check the Driver CD which is shipped with the tablet. http://www.winmate.com/DownCenter/DownLoadCenter.asp?DownType=2207&O yContent= Virtual COM User can also choose Virtual COM to transfer scanned data to the defined COM port.
  • Page 49 Chapter 4: Operating the Device QR Code Enable Aztec Disable GS1 Composite A/B Disable GS1 Composite C Disable If user wants to change the default setting of symbologies or other advanced setting, please (1) Refer to Page 49 to disconnect the Barcode Reader from Hottab. Download “Easyset”...

  • Page 50: Using Hf Rfid Reader

    4.4.7 Using HF RFID Reader IMPORTANT The HF RFID Reader is optional for M101B Tablet PC 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.
  • Page 51 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.
  • Page 52 Rugged Windows Tablet M101B/ M101BL User Guide Single User can also define the RFID Reader scanning as Single Scan. Under this setting, the RFID Reader will be triggered only when user click on “Send”. Scan Settings Item Description Sound The Sound check box defines whether a beep sound will come with the data scanning.
  • Page 53 Chapter 4: Operating the Device Demo Area Note: notice that the input method should support the scanned character. User can also tap on the Settings button for further details settings. Item Description Prefix User can type in this field to define the characters BEFORE the data scanned.
  • Page 54 For users following SDK for software porting, the scanned data can also be output with the format needed. NOTE: User can download the SDK from Winmate Download center website >> M101B/BL/BT >> Development Kit or check the Driver CD which is shipped with the tablet. http://www.winmate.com/DownCenter/DownLoadCenter.asp?DownType=2207&O yContent=...

  • Page 55: Turn On/Off Gps External Antenna

    4.4.8 Turn on/off GPS External Antenna IMPORTANT The vehicle dock of M101B Tablet PC supports external GPS antenna through standard SMA connector. To work with external GPS antenna, please make sure the tablet PC is well installed to vehicle dock, and the vehicle dock has connected with external GPS antenna.

  • Page 56: Turn On/Off Light Sensor

    Rugged Windows Tablet M101B/ M101BL User Guide 4. If the GPS Ext. Antenna is disabled (white), tap on the GPS Ext. Antenna icon to enable it (orange). 4.4.9 Turn on/off Light Sensor The Light Sensor can be turned on/off from Hottab menu. To enable/disable the Light Sensor, perform the following procedure: 1.
  • Page 57 Chapter 4: Operating the Device Under the Glove mode, the touchscreen is set to have the ability to pick up touch inputs while the user is operating the touchscreen with gloves on. Touch inputs from bare fingertips will also continue to operate. Support the following input solutions: ...
  • Page 58 Rugged Windows Tablet M101B/ M101BL User Guide Now the touchscreen mode would behave as configured. Here’s also additional Touch related setting to switch the touchscreen input between mouse mode with cursor, or with multi-touch mode: Item Description Single touch point supported, with mouse cursor shown...

  • Page 59: Using Expansion Module

    Chapter 4: Operating the Device To switch between the different touchscreen modes via the programmable function buttons, make sure the touchscreen mode switching is set to the programmable function buttons first. Open HotTab utility by pressing (Menu) Button located on the front panel, OR launching HotTab Utility application.

  • Page 60: Uhf Rfid Reader Module

    Rugged Windows Tablet M101B/ M101BL User Guide IMPORTANT The Expansion Port is optional for M101B Tablet PC and is not re-workable by the end user. To work with Add-on module, please make sure the tablet PC is built-in expansion port before use, or contact our sales contact window for more details.
  • Page 61 Chapter 4: Operating the Device Align the pogo pin on UHF RFID module to the expansion port of Tablet PC; screw to fix the module on tablet. 4.4.12.2 How to Use Open Hottab utility by pressing (Menu) Button located on the front panel, OR launching Hottab Utility application.
  • Page 62 Rugged Windows Tablet M101B/ M101BL User Guide menu shown as below. The frequency can be from 1 second to 9 seconds. Single Scan User can also define the UHF RFID Reader scanning as SINGLE SCAN. Under this setting, the UHF RFID Reader will be triggered only when user click on “Send”.
  • Page 63 Chapter 4: Operating the Device 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. The scanned data can be output directly to the demo area below this window, or user can also open other utility, such as Office Word or Notepad files, for data input.
  • Page 64 Rugged Windows Tablet M101B/ M101BL User Guide Warning: Please notice that the input method should support the scanned character. User can also tap on the Settings button for further details settings. Item Description Prefix User can type in this field to define the characters BEFORE the data scanned.
  • Page 65 For users following SDK for software porting, the scanned data can also be output with the format needed. NOTE: User can download the SDK from Winmate Download center website >> M101B/BL/BT >> Development Kit or check the Driver CD which is shipped with the tablet. http://www.winmate.com/DownCenter/DownLoadCenter.asp?DownType=2207&O yContent=...

  • Page 66: Settings

    Rugged Windows Tablet M101B/ M101BL User Guide Disconnect User can tap on the Disconnect button to stop the connection with UHF RFID / Connect Reader. *To recover the connection, please turn off the module from setting UI and then turn on the module again.

  • Page 67: Using The Physical Function Keys (Hotkeys)

    This section provides user battery Information. Main Battery: The main battery icon displays the battery level in percentages (0 to 100%). Backup Battery: (For M101B) The backup battery used for battery hot swapping displays its state in text with the following meanings. Status...

  • Page 68: Chapter 5: Frequently Used Settings

    Chapter 5: Frequently Used Settings 5.1 Screen Resolution Scaling and Setting The M101B has a high resolution 1920 x 1200 display which 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 69 Chapter 5: Frequently Used Settings 3. A “Display” window will show up. Under “Change the size of all items” section, change the scaling option to “Larger – 150%” or any other desired display scaling and hit “Apply” to save changes, as shown below:...

  • Page 70: Changing Screen Resolution Setting

    Rugged Windows Tablet M101B/ M101BL 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 71 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.
  • Page 72 Rugged Windows Tablet M101B/ M101BL User Guide 5.2 Replacing Hot Swappable Battery (For M101B) The tablet computer supports hot-swapping of batteries, meaning the tablet doesn’t need to be powered off in order to replace the main battery. To support such mechanism, there is a backup battery inside the tablet that is charged up with the main battery.

  • Page 73: Using Recovery Wizard To Restore Computer

    Chapter 5: Frequently Used Settings 5.3 Using Recovery Wizard to Restore Computer M101B 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 M101B tablet computer.
  • Page 74 Rugged Windows Tablet M101B/ M101BL User Guide 5. Wait till the recovery process to complete. During the recovery process, a command prompt will show up to indicate the percent of recovery process. 6. After recovery is completed, please press any key to continue, and the tablet computer will...
  • Page 75 Chapter 5: Frequently Used Settings 5.4 How to change OS M101B is shipped with pre-installed OS based on your order. You will require to follow procedures included in this OS Installation Guide if you want to install OS by yourself.
  • Page 76 Rugged Windows Tablet M101B/ M101BL User Guide Go to CSM Configuration, change Storage and Video to Legacy only.
  • Page 77 Chapter 5: Frequently Used Settings 5. Go to Boot menu and change setting Boot Mode select to LEGACY. 5.4.1.2 Default Windows 7 change to Windows 8.1 / 10 1. Enter BIOS Setup menu. 2. Go into item “Miscellaneous Configuration” at BIOS setup menu.
  • Page 78 Rugged Windows Tablet M101B/ M101BL User Guide 3. Change OS setting to Windows 8.X. 4. Go to CSM Configuration, change Storage and Video to UEFI.
  • Page 79 Chapter 5: Frequently Used Settings 5. Go to Boot Page and in the Boot Mode setting select to UEFI. 6. Now you can refer “How to change boot order.doc” put your install device to Boot Option #1 then you will start install process. IMPORTANT: Pay attention to the mode you created on the Recovery DVD.
  • Page 80 DETECT+ Power DETECT- Power 5.6 Expansion Port Pin Definition M101B tablet computer supports one optional 19-pin expansion port at the rear side. The pin definition is listed as the following table 19 Pin Expansion Port Pin No. Descriptio Pin No.
  • Page 81 Chapter 5: Frequently Used Settings 5.7 COM Port Definition M101B tablet computer 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...
  • Page 82 Rugged Windows Tablet M101B/ M101BL 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...
  • Page 83 Chapter 5: Frequently Used Settings 5.8 Pairing with a Wireless Bluetooth Barcode Scanner with Bluetooth Serial Port Profile 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.
  • Page 84 Rugged Windows Tablet M101B/ M101BL User Guide Click OK to continue. 4. In the Bluetooth Settings menu, go to “COM Ports” tab. COM port has to be setup for the wireless Bluetooth Barcode Scanner to communicate via the Bluetooth Serial Port Profile.
  • Page 85 Chapter 5: Frequently Used Settings 5. You are in “Add COM Port” window. Choose “Incoming (device initiates the connection)”, and click “OK”. 6. The computer will automatically assign COM Port to the Bluetooth connection. In the screenshot below, COM4 is allocated. Click OK to continue.
  • Page 86 Rugged Windows Tablet M101B/ M101BL User Guide 5.8.2 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.
  • Page 87 Chapter 5: Frequently Used Settings 4. The Barcode Scanner has successfully been added to this computer. Click Close to exit “Add a device” menu. In order to ensure that Bluetooth Device is successfully pared to the Computer, follow the steps below: 5.
  • Page 88 Rugged Windows Tablet M101B/ M101BL User Guide 6. Make sure your device is connected to the Computer.

  • Page 89: Basic Troubleshooting

    Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Chapter 6: Troubleshooting 6.1 Basic Troubleshooting Problem Solution  Make sure the AC adapter is properly The removable battery is not charging. connected, and that the removable battery is properly inserted.  The tablet computer may be in sleep mode. Nothing appears on the screen.
  • Page 90 Rugged Windows Tablet M101B/ M101BL User Guide Problem Solution  Make sure that GPS is powered on in Hottab. The GPS application cannot find my  Make sure that GPS receiver and the location location. sensor are enabled in Control Panel.
  • Page 91 Appendix A: Order Information Appendix A: Order Information M101B is available in the following configurations: Order Information M101B 1D/2D Barcode HF RFID Smart Reader RFID Card Reader M101B Optional Optional M101B-3 Default Optional Optional Optional N/A M101B-LE 4G/LTE for Optional...
  • Page 92 Winmate Inc. 9F, No.111-6, Shing-De Rd., San-Chung District, New Taipei City 24158, Taiwan, R.O.C www.winmate.com Copyright © Winmate Inc. All rights reserved.

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