Rugged Computing IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please read these instructions carefully before using the product and save for later reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Clean the product with a damp soft cloth. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners as it may cause permanent damage to the screen.
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Warranty Winmate warrants that each of its products will be free from material and workmanship defects for a period of one year from the invoice date. If the customer discovers a defect, Winmate will, at its option, repair or replace the defective product at no charge to the customer, provided it is returned during the warranty period of one year, with transportation charges prepaid.
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Rugged Computing Customer Service We provide service guide for any problem as follow steps:First, visit the website http://www.winmate.com.tw to find the update information about the product. Second, contact with your distributor, sales representative, or our customer service center for technical support if you need additional assistance. You may have the following information ready before you call:...
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Rugged Computing Safety Precautions Warning! Always completely disconnect the power cord from your chassis whenever you work with the hardware. Do not make connections while the power is on. Sensitive electronic components can be damaged by sudden power surges. Only experienced electronics personnel should open the PC chassis.
Rugged Computing Packaging List This product is shipped with the items list below. Please make sure all are included in your package. Item Description Note Default Packing Accessories 1 piece of 6 Cell Li-Ion Battery Pack 1 piece of Rugged Tablet PC Quick Start Guide 1 piece of CD for System Driver Utility.
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Rugged Computing Other additional battery by orders Users Manual Rugged Table PCs...
Rugged Computing Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.............2 PACKAGING LIST ....................6 CHAPTER 1 GETTING STARTED............... 11 1.1 C AC P .........................11 ONNECTING THE OWER 1.2 T PC ....................12 URNING N AND FF THE ABLET 1.2.1 Turning on the Tablet PC ...................... 12 1.2.2 Turning off the Tablet PC ......................
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Rugged Computing CHAPTER 5 DRIVER INSTALLATION............58 5.1 I ..............58 NSTALLATION OF HIPSET RIVER NSTALLATION 5.2 G ....................61 RAPHIC RIVER NSTALLATION 5.3 A ....................... 63 UDIO RIVER NSTALLATION 5.4 LAN D ......................64 RIVER NSTALLATION 5.5 H .................. 68 TILITY RIVER NSTALLATIONS...
Rugged Computing CHAPTER 1 GETTING STARTED This chapter guides you to get the Rugged Tablet PC ready for operating. 1.1 Connecting the AC Power Our tablet PC can be operated either with the external AC power adapter or with battery. It is suggested to use AC power you use the tablet PC first time. **Caution Use only the AC adapter included with your tablet PC.
Rugged Computing 1.2 Turning On and Off the Tablet PC 1.2.1 Turning on the Tablet PC 1. Place your tablet PC on a flat and stable surface or holding the tablet PC on your hand. 2. Make sure that the tablet PC is either connected to AC power or the battery pack with power.
Rugged Computing 1.3 The Optimum Use for Sunlight Readable Touch screen. With the imposed reflective function, the modified LCD can reflect the ambient light passing the LCD cell and utilize the reflected light beams as its illumination. The stronger the ambient light is, the brighter the LCD will appear. As a result, the modified LCD is viewable under lighting conditions.
Rugged Computing 1.4 8.4 inch I/O Functions (MOQ required) This section we will show the Tablet PC external connection parts and their functions. LED Indicator Status Description LED Term LED Indicator Indicator Status Description Green light:when Power is On. Power mode No light means when Power is Off.
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Rugged Computing IO Functions Description Components Function Description See Other Intro. Long push for 4 seconds to turn-on the PC. A. Power On Long push 8 seconds to shut down Tablet PC turn-off Button immediately. Two USB2.0 compliance ports for user to connect any B.
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Rugged Computing Connect 19V Adapter to the Power jack. Power Jack Reset Used to restart the operating system and functions 6 programmable Hot-keys for user to define by K. F1, F2, F3 application, default first short push key (F1 short) will Chapter 2.2.2 turn-on Hot TAB AP Utility.
Rugged Computing 1.5 Key Part Accessories (Optional) 1.5.1 Multi-functional Desktop Docking Station Our Tablet PC can support one Multi-functional Desktop Docking Station for optional accessory. The Desktop Docking Station have one charger for other battery packs and expansion slots. 1.5.2 Multi-functional Vehicle mount Docking Tablet PC can support one Multi-functional Vehicle Mount Docking.
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Rugged Computing 1.6 Product Specification System Specification System Processor Intel® Atom™ Dual Core N2600 1.6GHz (CedarView-D) BIOS AMI System BIOS System Chipset Intel® NM10 express chipset System Memory 1 x SODIMM, Max. 4GB DDR3 800 LAN Controller Broadcom BCM57780 Chipset, 10/100/1000 Mbps Storage mSATA SSD (Default 16GB), max.
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Rugged Computing System Specification (continues) Mechanical and Environment Weight 2.0 Kg (w/o accessories) Operating Temperature Charging:0℃~40℃ Discharging:-15℃~50℃ Operating Humidity 10% to 90% (non condensing) IP Proof IP54 Mounting VESA mount, Vehicle mount Shock MIL-STD-810F M514.5 Vibration MIL-STD-810F M514.5 Drop 4 ft, Free to concrete Certifications CE, FCC Class B, UL MIL810F for Vibration /Shock / Drop / Temperature...
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Rugged Computing CHAPTER 2 Operating Tablet PC and HotTab Hotkey Utility Users Manual Rugged Table PCs...
Rugged Computing CHAPTER 2 OPERATING TABLET PC AND HOTTAB HOTKEY UTILITY This Chapter will guide you how to operate the Tablet PC, including start/ stop the PC, and how to use menu function including basic hardware function adjustment and the HotTab hotkey utility software that is very easy & helpful for operating the computer.
Rugged Computing 2.2 Quick to Know Menu and HotTab Hotkey Function This section will introduce you about our easy-of-use front panel functionality. Our Tablet PC front panel buttons support very easy way and useful function to adjust Brightness, Volume and watch Battery current status. For six programmable Hotkey function can also be defined by user to control by their common use application.
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Rugged Computing Push “Menu” button Show current Battery status Time Users Manual Rugged Table PCs...
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Rugged Computing Menu Function Adjustment Action Function Description Funtion Adjustment Show current on/off of Push Wireless\ Bluetooth \3G \ “Menu” GPS\ and Camera mode. button 1. WiFi on/off Time 2. Bluetooth on/off 3. 3G on/off 4. GPS on/off 5. Camera On/Off Push “Menu”...
Rugged Computing 2.2.2 How to use HotTab Hotkey Function From the operation system installation, we will provide you Hot-tab Hotkey software utility. After installation, you can see the shortcut on desktop of computer. Click the shortcut and you can see the software application at center of desktop.
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Rugged Computing 1. F1 Hot TAB functions will show four functions A. The first is virtual mouse B. Screen rotation C. Onscreen Keyboard Users Manual Rugged Table PCs...
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Rugged Computing 2. F2 to F3 function key You can use “Browse” and choose the execution program file. Users Manual Rugged Table PCs...
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Rugged Computing ※Hot-swap function operation manual Hot-Swap Second Battery Operation (Optional) A. Second Battery Specification The second Li-Ion 2600mAh back-up battery support half operating time of main battery. Second Battery Specification: -Li-Ion 2600mAh Battery Cell, 11.1V B. Installed Hot-Swap Battery Plug the second battery while the Main battery in low power status.
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Rugged Computing Use the two Thumb screws to tighten the second battery. iii. Push Menu button that will show the Main/ Second Battery Status. **NOTE When the Hot-Swap battery low, PUSH F3L to change battery back to Main battery power, and swap other Hot-swap battery. Step1.
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Rugged Computing 3. Power Manage function 4. System Information When you press menu 5 time, you can see the system information. 5. Low battery warning: When the battery under 10%, system will show the battery low to remind you to change the new battery or insert adapter to charge.
Rugged Computing 2.2.3 Connecting to a Wireless Network and Bluetooth We apply IEEE 802.11 b/g/n WiFi + Bluetooth 3.0 HS Standard(ClassII)Half mini card for default function of the Tablet PC series. 1. Push Menu function and making sure the Wireless function is “On”. By using the defult build-in module, the Windows Wireless Network Connection will be enabled.
Rugged Computing 2.2.4 Using the Bluetooth Wireless Feature Depending on your application, the Bluetooth module can give you capability for short-range wireless communicaitons between devices without requiring a cable connection. The transmission can go through walls, pockets and briefcases as long as two devices are within range around 10 meters. Following the easy step to connect to the Bluetooth communication.
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Rugged Computing 3. Choose the bluetooth device you want to connect, and left click to choose “Connect”. Then the device will be connected to the module. 4. When under connecting, you can choose “Send” to send a data to the pair device. connection.
Rugged Computing 2.2.5 Using the 3G Feature ※Please insert SIM card before power on. We apply a built-in Mini PCIe 3G module for Tablet PC to perform the 3G function. Depending on your application, the 3G module can datacard and host PC software combination deliver multiband HSPA/UMTS , EDGE/GPRS , WCDMA/GSM connectivity in a single hardware configuration.
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Rugged Computing 3. Confirm whether to detect the telecommunications system operators, then press the “Connect” connect to 3G networks. Users Manual Rugged Table PCs...
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Rugged Computing 4. After initialization is completed, it will automatically connect to 3G networks. Note: No additional driver installation is required for 3G module. Users Manual Rugged Table PCs...
Rugged Computing 2.2.6 Using the GPS Feature We apply a on board GPS module for default function of the Tablet PC series. 1. Choose HotTab AP Menu function and making sure the GPS Module is “On”. 2. Click the u-center icon to start the GPS function settings. Users Manual Rugged Table PCs...
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Rugged Computing 3. Setting the Receiver Port to COM9 4. Setting the Receiver Baudrate to 9600 Users Manual Rugged Table PCs...
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Rugged Computing 5. GPS Module will start Cold Start. When the positioning is complete, the Fix Mode will appear as DR 6. You can choose coldstart, warmstart or Hotstart from Receiver Action Users Manual Rugged Table PCs...
Rugged Computing 2.2.7 Using the Camera Feature (Optional) We apply a internal 2M Pixels Camera module for default function of the Tablet PC series. 1. Choose HotTab AP Menu function and making sure the Camera Module is “On”. 2. Press F1 button to into the functional hot key setting then click the icon to initialize the camera function.
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Rugged Computing 3. Setting the image pre-view resolution. 4. When you set the pre-view resolution to 640*480,the final picture resolution is also 640*480.. Users Manual Rugged Table PCs...
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Rugged Computing CHAPTER 3 Tablet PC Power Management Users Manual Rugged Table PCs...
Rugged Computing CHAPTER 3 TABLET PC POWER MANAGEMENT 3.1 About AC Adapter Our Tablet PC support one set of AC adapter and power code by country area. Please confirm with your dealer for appropriate power code if necessary. **Caution 1. When you disconnect the AC adapter, disconnect from the electrical outlet first and then from the tablet PC.
Rugged Computing 3.2 Charging and Checking Charging Status 3.2.1 Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack is the internal power source for the tablet PC. It is rechargeable using the AC adapter. The operating time of a fully charged battery pack depends on how you are using the tablet PC. When your applications often access peripherals, you will experience a shorter operating time.
Rugged Computing 3.2.2 Charging Approaches There are two ways recommended to charge the battery pack. 1. By connecting the AC adapter to the tablet PC and an electrical outlet. The Battery Charge Indicator on the tablet PC glowed orange to indicate that charging is in progress.
Rugged Computing 3.2.3 Checking the Battery Level Any battery level indication is an estimated result. The actual operating time can be different from the estimated time, depending on how you are using the tablet PC. In Windows operating system, you can check the approximate battery level using the battery meter function.
Rugged Computing 1. Please plug-in an AC adapter to supply power,it will recalibrate the gauge of battery now. 2. Initialize battery and adjust LCD brightness. It is charging the battery, the waiting time depend on the battery level between few second and four hours.
Rugged Computing 3.3 Replacing the Battery Pack CAUTION: 1. There is danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. The Battery only can replace with the tablet PC manufacturer’s optional battery packs. Discard used batteries according to the dealer’s instructions.
Rugged Computing 3.4 Power-Saving Tips The following are some Power-Saving Tips suggestions to maximize the battery’s operating time. Do not disable Power Management. Decrease the LCD brightness to the lowest comfortable level. Shorten the length of time before Windows turn off the display. ...
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CHAPTER 4 Expanding Your Tablet PC Users Manual Rugged Tablet PCs...
Rugged Computing CHAPTER 4 EXPANDING YOUR TABLET PC 4.1 How and When to Use BIOS Setup For enter to the Tablet PC BIOS setup, you need connect to external usb keyboarb, press “Del” key when the prompt appears on the screen during start up.
Rugged Computing 4.2 BIOS Functions 4.2.1 Main Menu The main menu contains the information of the Tablet system including BIOS version, processor, system memory, time, and date. 4.2.2 Advanced Menu The advanced menu contains the configuration information of CPU. Users Manual Rugged Table PCs...
Rugged Computing Note:The LAN Resume function only works in AC mode, not works in battery mode. 4.2.3 Boot Menu The Boot menu sets the sequence of the devices to be searched for the operating system. The bootable devices will be automatically detected during POST and shown here, allowing you to set the sequence that the BIOS uses to look for a boot device from which to load the operating system.
Rugged Computing 4.2.4 Exit Menu The Exit menu displays ways of exiting BIOS Setup utility. After finishing with your settings, you must save and exit so that the changes can take effect. Save Canges and Exit saves the changes you have made and exits BIOS Setup utility.
Rugged Computing CHAPTER 5 DRIVER INSTALLATION Through Chapter 5.1 to 5.8 to go further for Rugged Tablet PC driver installation guide, you can easily install all related drivers if with out operation system by yourself. The default system will include operation system and you do need to install any of drivers at first time use.
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Rugged Computing Step.3 Click on “Next“ to install driver. Step.4 Click on “Yes “ to agree License Step.5 Click on “Next“ to install driver. Users Manual Rugged Table PCs...
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Rugged Computing Step.6 Click on “Next“ to install driver. Step.7 Click on “Yes, I want to restart this computer now“ to go on. Users Manual Rugged Table PCs...
Rugged Computing 5.2 Graphic Driver Installation The system is equipped with Intel NM10 Chipset. The Intel Graphic Drivers should be installed first, and it will enable “Video Controller (VGA compatible). Follow the instructions below to complete the installation. You will quickly complete the installation. Step.1 Insert the Driver Utility CD.
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Rugged Computing Step.4 Click on “Next “ to install Driver. Step.5 Click on “Yes “ to agree License. Step.6 Click on “Yes, I want to restart this computer now“ to go on. Users Manual Rugged Table PCs...
Rugged Computing 5.3 Audio Driver Installation The system is equipped with the ALC655 is a 16-bit, full-duplex AC'97 Rev. 2.3 compatible six-channel audio CODEC designed for PC multimedia systems, including host/soft audio and AMR/CNR-based designs. Step.1 Insert the Driver Utility CD . Open the file document “Audio” and click on “WDM_A400”...
Rugged Computing Step.3 Click on “Yes, I want to restart my computer now” to finish installation. 5.4 LAN Driver Installation Follow the steps below to complete the installation of the LAN drivers. You will quickly complete the installation. Step.1 In the Device Manager menu, select LAN device, and right click select update driver Users Manual Rugged Table PCs...
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Rugged Computing Step.2 Follow the step by step and click “Next” to finish the driver installation. Step.3 Insert the Driver Utility CD. Open the file document “LAN”. Users Manual Rugged Table PCs...
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Rugged Computing Step.4 Select the correct file in the document and click on open to execute the setup. Users Manual Rugged Table PCs...
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Rugged Computing Step. 5 Click on “Finish“ and go on. Step.6 Lan device will be correctly displayed in device manager. Users Manual Rugged Table PCs...
Rugged Computing 5.5 HotTab Utility Driver Installations With our HotTab software application utility, user can very easy to control and program their usual hotkey for help their job. Step.1 Insert the Driver Utility CD. Open the file document “Hot TAB”. Press the Setup.exe to execute the installation program.
Rugged Computing 362-4B0D-8EDD-AAB15C5E04F5&displaylang=en 5.6 Wireless LAN Driver Installation Following the step by step to finish the driver installation Step.1 Insert the Driver Utility CD. Open the file document “Wireless”. Execute the installation program. Step.2 Follow the step by step and click “Next” to finish the driver installation. Users Manual Rugged Table PCs...
Rugged Computing 5.7 Bluetooth Driver Installations Following the step by step to finish the driver installation Step.1 Insert the Driver Utility CD. Open the file document “Bluetooth”. Press “Install” to execute the installation program. Users Manual Rugged Table PCs...
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Rugged Computing Step.2 Choose “Accept” icon and click “Next” to go to installation Users Manual Rugged Table PCs...
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Rugged Computing Step.3 Follow the step by step and click “Next” to finish the driver installation. Users Manual Rugged Table PCs...
Rugged Computing 5.8 3G Module Driver Installations Following the step by step to finish the driver installation Step.1 Insert the Driver Utility CD. Open the file document “3G”. Press “Install” to execute the installation program Users Manual Rugged Table PCs...
5.9 GPS Module Driver Installations Following the step by step to finish the driver installation Step.1 Insert the Driver Utility CD. Open the file document “GPS”. Press “ublox_A4_U5_USB_drv3264_install_UI” to execute the installation program. Step.2 Select the “English” and click the “ok” to next step Users Manual Rugged Tablet PCs...
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Step.3 Press “Next’ to install the driver. Step.4 Press “I Agree” to install the driver. Users Manual Rugged Tablet PCs...
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Step.5 Click “Finish” to complete the installation. Users Manual Rugged Tablet PCs...
Rugged Computing 5.10 Touch Driver Installation TouchKit is the Premier Touch software, which contains drivers of the touch panel controllers for the specified communication connectors, RS232, PS/2 and USB, and the other two utilities. The two utilities are as follows: ...
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Rugged Computing Step.3 Choose Install PS/2 interface driver and select “Next” to go on. Step.4 Choose “No” for 4 point calibration and click “Next” to continue installation. Step.5 Choose “Next” to go on the installation. Users Manual Rugged Table PCs...
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Rugged Computing Step.6 After few seconds of installation, click on “Finish” and choose restart computer to final the installation. Note: Configuration Utility After finishing the installation, please follow the steps to test the configuration utility. Step.1 Click the “TouchKit” shortcut function in the desktop. Users Manual Rugged Table PCs...
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Rugged Computing Step.2 To make sure the touch controller is in the com1. Step.3 Correct 4 point locations on screen with the Panel. Screen display as follows Users Manual Rugged Table PCs...
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Rugged Computing Step.4 If 4 point’s calibration tests are fine, push “yes” to finish the test. Users Manual Rugged Table PCs...
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Rugged Computing CHAPTER 6 Caring Your Tablet PC Users Manual Rugged Table PCs...
Rugged Computing CHAPTER 6 CARING YOUR TABLET PC There are few tips for location, cleaning guideline, and for take care of battery pack and touch-screen. Please follow these tips for safeguarding the integrity of your tablet PC data as well as the tablet PC itself.
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Rugged Computing type material (ex. Acetone), Ethyl alcohol, toluene, ethyl acid or Methyl chloride to clear the panel. It might permanently damage the panel. If still not clean, apply a small amount of non-ammonia, non-alcohol based glass cleaner onto a clean, soft, lint-free cloth, and wipe the screen Users Manual Rugged Table PCs...
Rugged Computing 6.3 Battery Protection Tips It is recommended temperature range for charging the battery pack between 5 ℃~ 45 ℃ To avoid harm to the battery, recharge the battery pack when it is nearly discharged. When recharging, make sure that the battery pack is fully charged.
Rugged Computing 6.4 Touch screen Protection Tips Avoid using excessive force to the display, when use the finger or the included touch screen stylus pen on the display, the recommended force can not over 200gf. Besides the included stylus, using a sharp or metallic object may cause scratches and damage the display, thereby causing errors.
Rugged Computing 6.5 Trouble shooting from A to K A. Battery Problem Condition Check Point The battery does not charge Make sure that the AC adapter is properly (Battery Charge indicator connected. does not light orange. Make sure that the battery is not too hot or cold. Allow time for the battery pack to return to room temperature.
Rugged Computing E. Hardware Driver Problem Condition Check Point The tablet PC does not The device may not be correctly configured in recognize a newly installed the BIOS Setup program. Run the BIOS Setup device. program to identify the new type. ...
Rugged Computing G. LAN Problem Condition Check Point I cannot access the network. Make sure that the LAN cable is properly connected to the RJ-45 connector and the network hub. Make sure that the network configuration is appropriate. ...
Rugged Computing J. Sound Problems Condition Check Point No sound is produced. Make sure that the volume control is not set too low. Increase volume by pressing the button. Make sure that the tablet PC is not in Standby mode.
Rugged Computing K. Wireless LAN Problem Condition Check Point I cannot use the wireless LAN Make sure that the wireless LAN feature is turned feature. Transmission quality is poor. Your tablet PC may be in an out-of-range situation. Move your tablet PC closer to the Access Point or another wireless LAN device it is associated with.
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Rugged Computing I cannot access the network. Make sure that the network configuration is appropriate. Make sure that the user name or password is correct. You have moved out of range of the network. Turn off power management. Users Manual Rugged Table PCs...
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