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  • Page 2 The documentation and the software included with this product are copyrighted 2015 by Tangent, Inc. All rights are reserved. Tangent, Inc. reserves the right to make improvements in the products described in this manual at any time without notice. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of Tangent, Inc.
  • Page 3 Declaration of Conformity CE Conformity Statement Radio products with the CE alert marking comply with the R&TTE Directive (1999/5/EC) issued by the Commission of the European Community. Compliance with this directive implies conformity to the following European Norms (in brackets are the equivalent international standards) ...
  • Page 4  Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna  Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver  Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected  Consult Tangent or an experienced computer technician for help...
  • Page 5 AC adapter while it is inside a carrying case.  Use only the AC adapter, power cord, and batteries that are approved for use with M10i. Use of another type of battery or AC adapter may cause risk of fire or explosion.
  • Page 6 Battery Safety RTC Battery Caution RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.  Do not place the battery incorrectly as this may cause danger of explosion.  Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. ...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    ONITOR 2.7 C USB D ..................18 ONNECTING EVICES 2.8 C .............. 18 ONNECTING EADPHONES ICROPHONE CHAPTER 3 ........................19 TURNING ON & CONTROLLING THE M10I .............. 19 3.1 T ......................19 URNING ON 3.2 C ..................19 ONTROLLING THE...
  • Page 8 ONNECTION 3.4 M ............... 24 AKING LUETOOTH ONNECTIONS 3.4.1 S ................24 ETTING LUETOOTH CHAPTER 4 ........................28 USING TANGENT CONTROL CENTER ............... 28 4.1 T ..............28 ANGENT ONTROL ENTER FOR 4.2 S ..................... 28 YSTEM NFORMATION 4.3 S ....................

  • Page 9: Chapter 1

    This user manual outlines all you need to know to set up and use your M10i. If you have any further questions or queries, contact our technical support team at 800.399-8324.

  • Page 10: Product Features

     Long battery life 1.3 Package Contents Ensure all the following items are present when you receive your M10i. If any of these items are missing, contact your vendor immediately. Note! Screens used in this manual are for illustrative purposes only. Actual screens may vary depending on your product version.

  • Page 11: Optional Modules

    1.5 Optional Modules  1D / 2D barcode scanner  NFC RFID Reader  LTE WWAN  GPS module  Fingerprint 1.6 Exploring the M10i 1.6.1 Front View Component 2M Front Camera Home Key (Programmable) Function Key (Programmable) Speakers Fingerprint (Optional)

  • Page 12: Rear View

    1.6.2 Rear View Component 5M AF Camera with Flash Light NFC RFID Reader (Optional) Capacitive Pen Latch (For External Battery & SIM Card Slot) SIM Card Slot Connector for External Battery...

  • Page 13: Side Views

    1.6.3 Side Views Component Kensington Lock Power Button Audio Combo Jack HDMI Connector (1.4) USB Connector (USB 3.0) DC-in Screw Holes for Extension Module USB Connector (USB 3.0) USB Connector (USB 2.0) SD Card Slot (SDXC) 1.6.4 Top View Component D-Ring for Shoulder Belt Vent of Fan 1D or 2D Barcode Scanner (Optional)

  • Page 14: Bottom View

    1.6.5 Bottom View Component Docking connector...

  • Page 15: Chapter 2

    2.1 Inserting a Memory Card You can insert an SD card to store data, which needs to be later transferred to another machine, or to simply expand the storage capacity of the M10i. 1. Open the SD card compartment cover.

  • Page 16: Installing Asim

    1. Insert one of the tether's loop end through the hole of the capacitive pen. 2. Insert the other end through the first loop and pull it tight. 3. Insert the other loop end to either D-ring of M10i. Insert the capacitive pen through the loop and pull it tight...

  • Page 17: Connecting The Power

    You can connect the M10i to an external monitor for enhanced viewing. Connect one end of an HDMI cable to the HDMI port on the left side of the M10i. Connect the other end to the HDMI port on the monitor.

  • Page 18: Connecting Usb Devices

    You can connect peripheral devices, such as a USB keyboard and mouse, as well as other wireless devices using the USB ports on the M10i. M10i has one USB 3.0 port on the both sides and one USB 2.0 port on the left side.

  • Page 19: Chapter 3

    3.2 Controlling the M10i 3.2.1 Using the Touch Screen The M10i is equipped with touch screen technology, for ease of use when you are on the go. Simply tap the screen with your finger to select icons and run applications.

  • Page 20: Using The Buttons

    3.2.3 Using the Buttons There are two buttons on the front side of M10i. The button in the left side of panel is Home key. The other button in the right side of panel is for Barcode key (only suitable for the models equipped with barcode options) The Home and Barcode buttons can be configured as shortcuts to access your favorite or frequently used programs.

  • Page 21: Using The On-Screen Keyboard

    3.2.4 Using the On-Screen Keyboard Tap keyboard icon to bring up the on-screen keyboard. Use your finger to tap and enter letters, numbers and symbols as you would with a regular keyboard.

  • Page 22: Making Wifi Connection

    WiFi access requires a separate purchase of a service contract with a wireless service provider. Contact a wireless service provider for more information. The M10i comes pre-loaded with WLAN module, you can send and receive signals to a WiFi network then synchronize files.
  • Page 23 3. You are prompted to enter a Security key for secure access. Contact the network administrator for this key. 4. Enter the required Security key and then tap OK to connect. 5. The wireless connection is negotiated and you see the following screen. The wireless connection icon in the notification area shows a connected status whenever a wireless connection is present.

  • Page 24: Making Bluetooth Connections

    3.4.1 Setting Up Bluetooth Follow these instructions to set up a Bluetooth connection. Bluetooth is turned off in default setting, so if you want to connect to a Bluetooth device, please make sure the Bluetooth is turned on in Tangent Control Center...
  • Page 25 In notification area, tap Bluetooth logo and select Add a Device.
  • Page 26 Select Bluetooth device and tap Next to add Bluetooth device. M10i Select Next for both and the Bluetooth device after passkey is confirmed. The Bluetooth device is successfully added into M10i.
  • Page 27 To view Bluetooth device added, tap Show Bluetooth Devices. Note! It is recommended that you use a passkey to prevent unauthorized access to your M10i.

  • Page 28: Chapter 4

    Chapter Using Tangent Control Center 4.1 Tangent Control Center for M10i Tangent Control Center is a useful tool for user to get M10i basic system information and control M10i easily 4.2 System Information Tap "Information" of Tangent Control Center to get the basic information of the system which includes followings: ...

  • Page 29: System Control

    4.3 System Control Tap "System" of Tangent Control Center to configure basic control setting.
  • Page 30  Brightness Tap Brightness in System page and the screen brightness control bar will show up. User can scroll the bar to adjust the screen brightness. Check "Auto Brightness" to enable auto brightness feature. When "Auto Brightness" is enabled, users cannot adjust the brightness via Note! control bar...
  • Page 31  Volume Tap Volume in System page to configure the speaker volume.  Microphone Tap Microphone in System page to configure microphone volume.
  • Page 32  Resolution Tap Resolution in System page to adjust screen resolution and orientation mode. Check "Allow the screen to auto-rotate" if user wants to enable screen auto rotation.  Text Size Tap Text Size in System page to change text size. ...
  • Page 33 Please use mouse instead of finger for re-calibration. Use mouse to click Start and wait for the process of calibration. DO NOT touch the screen during the calibration process. Once the calibration is done, user can see below message.  Power Management Tap Power Management in System page to choose or customize power plan.

  • Page 34: Module Control

    4.4 Module Control Tap "Module" of Tangent Control Center to configure module setting.  Speaker Source Setting Tap Speaker Source Setting in Module page to choose preferred speaker source (when M10i is docked).
  • Page 35  Microphone Source Setting Tap Microphone Source Setting in Module page to choose preferred microphone source (when M10i is docked).  Hot Key Mode Setting Tap Hot Key Mode Setting in Module page to configurate hot key function. There are three pre-set modes, users can choose either one or customize their own setting.
  • Page 36 (ii) Windows Home & Barcode Trigger This is the default hot key setting. The right button is for barcode trigger and the left button is for Windows Home. Users can click Switch Key Control to switch functions of left and right buttons.
  • Page 37 Once the hot keys are set to Windows Home & Barcode Trigger mode, users can press barcode trigger hot key to scan any barcode and the barcode information can show in the notepad or word file. Note! To use Barcode function, please ensure the barcode is turned on in Module Control Setting.
  • Page 38 (iv) Volume Adjustment By choosing this setting, the hot keys can be use to increase or reduce speaker volume.
  • Page 39  Module Control Tap Module Control in Module page to control the on/off of each function. Users can easily tap the icons to power on or power off of each single function in this page. User can tap Factory Default to reset module on/off control to default settings (WLAN and fingerprint on; other modules off) or tap Flight mode to turn off all RF related modules (WLAN, WWAN, GPS, NFC and Bluetooth)

  • Page 40: Utility

    4.5 Utility Tap "Utility" of Tangent Control Center to access demo utilities Note! Before you try these utilities, make sure the module related to the utility is set as "ON" in the Module Control page.
  • Page 41  Light Sensor Tap Light Sensor in Utility page and the demo light sensor utility will pop up and will show the current lux information. The lux information will vary according to the light of the environment (if the light sensor is on) ...
  • Page 42 Users can tap on to do camera setting as below.  Sensor Hub Make sure the sensor hub is turned on in the Module Control page. Tap Sensor Hub in Utility page, the Sensor Diagnostics Tool will pop up. This tool will provide the raw data of each sensor.
  • Page 43  WWAN AirCard Make sure the SIM card is installed before using this function. Tap WWAN AirCard in Utility page, the Skylight utility will pop up and search for carrier. Tap "Connect" to connect to carrier. Once connection is made, you can connect to internet.
  • Page 44  GPS Info Make sure GPS is turned on in the Module Control page. Tap GPS Info in Utility page, the GPS Information utility will pop up. Set COM Port to COM1 and Baud Rate to 9600 and then click Start GPS. You will get GPS information. ...
  • Page 45 Tap Grab and follow the instruction to swipe the finger to get the fingerprint data. Users can save or load the fingerprint data.
  • Page 46  NFC Make sure NFC is turned on in the Module Control page. Tap NFC in Utility page, users will be directed to Stollmann's website for NFC utility download...
  • Page 47 Fill in the information to register. After registration, users will get an email notification with download link provided. Use that link to download Stollmann NFC utility. After download of Stollmann NFC, run the utility. Click Configure and set the Controller to ETSIHCI (PN544), Bus to Serial, Port to COM3 and then click Save.
  • Page 48 Click Start RW, and put the card near the scan area (on the back side of M10i).You can see the scanned data. The scanning distance is around 3-4 cm. If users want to change data with another device with NFC function, users can try the P2P feature.
  • Page 49 This setting is only for vehicle docking application. If users enable this ignition feature, when M10i is docked in the vehicle docking station then it will turn on or off automatically when vehicle ignition on/off. Users can configurate the countdown period (0.5 to 30 minutes) for M10i turn off.
  • Page 50 When M10i is docked and vehicle is turned to ignition off, the M10i will pop up a countdown warning message as below. User can tap OK to turn off M10i or tap Cancel to keep M10i on. If not action is taken, M10i will automatically shut down after countdown...

  • Page 51: Chapter 5

    Chapter Maintenance 5.1 Maintaining the Battery  Do not expose heat or attempt to disassemble the battery, and do not place the battery in water or in a fire.  Do not subject the battery to strong impact, such as a blow from a hammer, or stepping on or dropping it.

  • Page 52: Cleaning The M10I

    5.3 Cleaning the M10i 1. Turn off the M10i and unplug the power cord. 2. Wipe the screen and exterior with a soft, damp cloth moistened only with water. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners on the screen, as these will discolor the...

  • Page 53: Specifications

    Appendix Specifications A.1 Specifications Feature Specifications Intel® Core™ i3 Processor 1.7 GHz 4010U CPU & Chipset (Default) Intel® Core™ i5 Processor 1.9 GHz 4300U with Turbo Boost to 2.9GHz (By project) Intel® Core™ i7 vPro? Processor 1.7 GHz 4650U with Turbo Boost to 3.3 GHz (By project) Memory SO-DIMM DDR3L 1600MHz up to 8GB...
  • Page 54 - Screen Rotation: 0°, 90°, 270° Wireless Communication Default WIFI 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Default Bluetooth V4.0 (Class2) + EDR Optional integrated LTE mobile broadband Optional dedicated GPS Camera Front Camera: 2M pixel CMOS Sensor; support Video Streaming Rear Camera: 5M pixel CMOS Sensor; with LED flash light and auto focus control Data Collection Optional Built-in 1D barcode scanner...
  • Page 55 Battery operation: Over 8hrs (with external battery) AC Adapter: AC 100V-240V 50/60Hz OS Support Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry Pro/Windows Embedded 8 Standard Windows 7 Pro 64bit Extension Modules PCI compliant MSR & Smart Card Reader IO port sets: USB3.0 x1; LAN(10/100) x 1; RS232 x 2 UHF RFID Reader Temperature &...

  • Page 56: Led Status

    A.2 LED Status M10i has 3 LEDs: Power LED, Battery LED, and NFC/RFID LED. Please see below for the status of each LED Table A.1: Power LED Status LED Behavior Power on Green Static Power off Sleep Blinking Table A.2: Battery LED...

  • Page 57: Com Port Setting

    User scenario: Press and release the RFID button and the RFID LED will turn on to indicate that the M10i is scanning. The RFID LED turns off and the M10i beeps to indicate a successful scan A.3 COM Port Setting Table A.4: COM Port Setting...
  • Page 58 No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form or by any means, electronic, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without prior written permission of the publisher. All brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. © Tangent,Inc. 2015...

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