Winmate M101P-L User Manual

Winmate M101P-L User Manual

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M101P-L A
Rugged Windows Tablet
Intel® Apollo Lake Pentium N4200
Windows 10 IoT Enterprise
User Guide
Version 1.2
Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use.

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  • Page 1 M101P-L A Rugged Windows Tablet Intel® Apollo Lake Pentium N4200 Windows 10 IoT Enterprise User Guide Version 1.2 Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    M101P Rugged Tablet User Guide Contents CHAPTER 1: READ ME FIRST ............................4 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 ..........................9 2.1 I NTRODUCTION 2.2 U NPACKING 2.3 D...
  • Page 3: Contents

    Contents 5.7.3 Perform Bluetooth Pairing ............................62 CHAPTER 6: TROUBLESHOOTING ..........................64 6.1 B ASIC ROUBLESHOOTING APPENDIX ................................66 PPENDIX PRODUCT PECIFICATIONS B: O PPENDIX RDER NFORMATION...
  • 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 M101P General Product Safety  This product should not be used near water Sécurité générale des such as bathtubs, sinks, swimming pools, wet basement, etc. produits [FR] Ce produit ne dois pas être utilisé près de l'eau comme les baignoires, les éviers, les ...
  • Page 7: Handling And Maintenance

    Chapter 1: Read Me First 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.
  • Page 8: Declaration Of Conformity (Doc)

    M101P Rugged Tablet 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 This chapter tells you step by step how to get the Tablet Computer up and running. 2.1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing 10.1-inch Rugged Windows Tablet Computer M101P. The M101P is a 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.
  • Page 10: Unpacking

    Rugged Windows Tablet M101P 2.2 Unpacking Check and identify the standard supplied accessories. Check and identify the supplied accessories:   Tablet Computer Standard Battery Part No. 98K000A0003T   Power Adapter Power Cord and Plugs Part No. 922D065W19V1 Part No. 922D065W19V1 ...
  • Page 11: Description Of Parts

    Chapter 2: Getting Started 2.3 Description of Parts Dimensions: 271.9 x 198.3 x 19.5 mm (10.7 x 7.76 x 0.77 inches) Front: Left: Right: Item Description Item Description Display and act as one of Micro HDMI HDMI output to external 10.1”...
  • Page 12 Rugged Windows Tablet M101P Rear: Top: Bottom: Item Description Item Description Optional RFID RFID Reader for reading Optional Barcode Scanner for Reader RFID tags. Barcode reading of 1D/2D Optional Provides connectivity to barcode. Extension custom modules for Kensington Provide lock access for Port special applications Lock Port...
  • Page 13: Hotkey For Specific Functions

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

    Rugged Windows Tablet M101P 2.5.1 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 Screwdriver: Philips Type , Size #0 , for Screwdriver: Philips Type , Size #0 , for...
  • Page 15: Installing A Micro Sd Card

    Chapter 2: Getting Started 2.5.2 Installing a Micro SD Card Your tablet supports additional storage with an optional microSDXC card slot. To install Micro SD Card: 1. Open I/O protective cover by pulling out the latch. 2. Insert microSD card into slot with contacts facing down. 3.
  • Page 16: Charging Your Tablet

    Rugged Windows Tablet M101P 2.5.4 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. Caution : Use only the AC adapter included with your Tablet Computer. Using other AC adapters may damage the Tablet Computer and the Battery.
  • Page 17: Chapter 3: Setting Up Windows For The First Time

    Chapter 3: Setting Up Windows for the First Time Chapter 3: Setting Up Windows for the First Time This chapter details how to setup the Windows that may be installed on the tablet for the first time. 3.1 Introduction The M101P 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.
  • Page 18 Rugged Windows Tablet M101P 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.
  • Page 19 Chapter 3: Setting Up Windows for the First Time 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. 8.
  • Page 20: Chapter 4: Operating The Device

    RFID, WWAN, WLAN, GPS features. Note: Please download the SDK from Winmate Download Center here. >> M101P >> 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 21: Shortcuts

    Chapter 4: Operating the Device Icon Description Allows users to configure short cut to quickly access programs with a few tabs. Shortcuts Allows users take a picture or record a video. User can also adjust setting related to camera in this menu option. Camera Enables/disables tablet computer’s hardware functions.
  • Page 22 Rugged Windows Tablet M101P 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. To open camera interface: 1. Press the (Menu) button located on the front panel to open Hottab or launch the Hottab Utility.
  • Page 23: Built-In Devices On/Off

    Chapter 4: Operating the Device 4.4 Built-in Devices On/Off 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. 4.4.1 Using the Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) To use the wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) feature to connect to the network, perform the following procedure: 1.
  • Page 24: Using The Wireless Wan (3G/Lte)

    Rugged Windows Tablet M101P 4.4.2 Using the Wireless WAN (3G/LTE) The Tablet Computer supports data connection with 3G/LTE modules and fits Micro-SIM card. (Note: 3G/LTE feature is optional). Install SIM-Card as described in the Ch.2 2.5.1 Installing SIM Card. To connect to the network using wireless WAN: 1.
  • Page 25: Turning On/Off Led Indicators

    PC is built-in barcode reader before use, or contact our sales contact window for more details. Note: Download the SDK from Winmate Download center. >> M101P >> Development Kit or check the Driver CD which is shipped with the tablet. To enable the Barcode Reader:...
  • Page 26 Rugged Windows Tablet M101P *To recover the connection, please tap on the button again to re-connect with Barcode Reader. 4.4.6.1 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”...
  • Page 27 Chapter 4: Operating the Device 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. 3. After selecting a desire scanning mode, click on the “Save to Device” on the side bar.
  • Page 28 Rugged Windows Tablet M101P Scanning Description Mode Manual When in manual trigger mode, the scanner scans until a bar code is read, or until the Trigger trigger is released. Two modes are available, Normal and Enhanced. Normal mode offers good scan speed and the longest working ranges (depth of field). Enhanced mode will give you the highest possible scan speed but slightly less range than Normal mode.
  • Page 29 Chapter 4: Operating the Device 4.4.6.2 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...
  • Page 30 Rugged Windows Tablet M101P ※Warning※ 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. Step 1.
  • Page 31 Chapter 4: Operating the Device 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. as shown below:...
  • Page 32 Rugged Windows Tablet M101P 3. When you finish creating Prefix/Suffix, please click on “Save to Device” on the side bar. 4. For checking the functionality of Prefix/Suffix, please chick on “Scan Data Window” icon on the top. Then scan a barcode to verify if the Prefix/Suffix appear correctly.
  • Page 33: Using The Hf Rfid Reader

    Chapter 4: Operating the Device 4.4.7 Using the HF RFID Reader The HF RFID Reader is optional for M101P 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 34 Rugged Windows Tablet M101P 4.4.7.1 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.
  • Page 35 Chapter 4: Operating the Device 4.4.7.2 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.
  • Page 36 Rugged Windows Tablet M101P 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” which is Append Enter followed by the characters.
  • Page 37 Chapter 4: Operating the Device Note: User can download the SDK from Winmate Download center website >> M101P >> Development Kit or check the Driver CD which is shipped with the tablet. 4.4.7.3 RFID Output Setting Item Description The default setting for built-in HF RFID Reader is to Read UID. For some applications,...
  • Page 38: Turn On/Off The Gps External Antenna

    Rugged Windows Tablet M101P 4.4.8 Turn on/off the GPS External Antenna The vehicle dock of M101P 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 39: Changing Touchscreen Modes

    Chapter 4: Operating the Device 4.4.10 Changing Touchscreen Modes The tablet computer supports three built-in operating modes for different usage scenarios: Mode Description In Hand/Rain mode the touchscreen rejects false inputs from liquid drops. When the liquid is removed, the touchscreen accepts touch inputs from bare fingertips. Supports input by: ...
  • Page 40 Rugged Windows Tablet M101P 4.4.10.2 Switch via Programmable Function Buttons: 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 41: Using The Expansion Module

    Chapter 4: Operating the Device 4.4.11 Using the Expansion Module The Expansion Port is optional for M101P 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 42: Uhf Rfid Reader Module

    4.4.12 UHF RFID Reader Module The UHF RFID Reader is optional for M101P Tablet PC. Note: Download the SDK from Winmate Download center. >> M101P >> Development Kit or check the Driver CD which is shipped with the tablet. 4.4.12.1 How to Install Remove expansion port cover from the rear side of Tablet PC.
  • Page 43 Chapter 4: Operating the Device Trigger Setting Item Description Auto The default setting for UHF RFID trigger is Auto Scan. Under this setting, the UHF Scan RFID Reader will always be ready to scan tags. When the UHF RFID tag is detected, the data will be read automatically. User can define the UHF RFID scanning frequency from the drop-down menu shown as below.
  • Page 44 Rugged Windows Tablet M101P Settings Item Description Sound The Sound check box defines whether a beep sound will come with the data scanning. Region Basing on different regional regulations about UHF RFID frequencies, user can switch frequency to NA (North America, 902-928 MHz) or EU3 (Europe, 865-868 MHz)from the drop-down menu shown as below.
  • Page 45 Chapter 4: Operating the Device 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. Important: Please notice that the input method should support the scanned character.
  • Page 46 Rugged Windows Tablet M101P Note:  For more information, please download “Universal Reader Assistant” UHF module configuration application from Thing Magic website. Item Description The EPC check box defines whether to show the complete information of EPC (Electronic Product Code), including The identifiers of the object(s) or other entities that are the subject of the event.
  • Page 47: Settings

    Chapter 4: Operating the Device 4.5 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. Perform the following procedure to access the Hottab Setting menu: 1.
  • Page 48: Using The Physical Function Keys (Hotkeys)

    Rugged Windows Tablet M101P 4.5.3 Using the Physical Function Keys (Hotkeys) The function key mapping menu option allows user to change the physical function buttons, Fn1 and Fn2. Users can change what application will be launched with short press or long press of keys. To configure function key mapping, perform the following: 1.
  • Page 49: Chapter 5: Frequently Used Settings

    Chapter 5: Frequently Used Settings Chapter 5: Frequently Used Settings 5.1 Screen Resolution Scaling and Setting The M101’s 1920 x 1200 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.
  • Page 50: Changing Screen Resolution

    Rugged Windows Tablet M101P 1. A “Display” Window will show up. Click on the dropdown option under the “Scale and layout” section and change the scaling option to “150% (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.
  • Page 51 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 52: Replacing Battery

    Rugged Windows Tablet M101P 5.2 Replacing Battery The M101P Tablet supports hot-swap, meaning the tablet doesn’t need to be powered off to replace the main battery. To support hotswap, there is a backup battery inside the tablet that is charged together with the main battery.
  • Page 53: Using Recovery Wizard To Restore Computer

    Chapter 5: Frequently Used Settings 5.3 Using Recovery Wizard to Restore Computer M101P 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 M101P tablet computer.
  • Page 54 Rugged Windows Tablet M101P 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 Shut down automatically.
  • Page 55: Docking Connector Pin Definition

    Chapter 5: Frequently Used Settings 5.4 Docking Connector Pin Definition M101P 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. Description RF_GND DOCK_DET#...
  • Page 56: Com Port Definition

    Rugged Windows Tablet M101P 5.6 COM Port Definition M101P 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 Reserved COM 2 RS232 of Expansion Port (optional) COM 3...
  • Page 57 Chapter 5: Frequently Used Settings 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 successfully, and then restart the system.
  • Page 58: Pairing With A Wireless Bluetooth Barcode Scanner

    Rugged Windows Tablet M101P 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. It is encoded with leading characters to instruct the wireless Bluetooth barcode scanner to initial Bluetooth Serial Port Profile pairing request.
  • Page 59 Chapter 5: Frequently Used Settings 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: Click OK to continue.
  • Page 60 Rugged Windows Tablet M101P 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.
  • Page 61 Chapter 5: Frequently Used Settings 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.
  • Page 62: Set Up The Barcode Scanner For Bluetooth Pairing

    Rugged Windows Tablet M101P 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.
  • Page 63 Chapter 5: Frequently Used Settings 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 ...
  • Page 64: Chapter 6: Troubleshooting

    Rugged Windows Tablet M101P Chapter 6: Troubleshooting 6.1 Basic Troubleshooting Problem Solution  The removable battery is not Make sure the AC adapter is properly connected, and that charging. the removable battery is properly inserted.  Nothing appears on the screen. The tablet computer may be in sleep mode.
  • Page 65 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Problem Solution  I cannot project the tablet Make sure the VGA driver is installed.  computer display to another Make sure the output setting selected is correct. monitor.  Barcode scanner does not emit Make sure the Barcode scanner device is enabled in Hottab laser beam and does not seem to utility.
  • Page 66: Appendix

    Rugged Windows Tablet M101P Appendix Appendix A: Product Specifications M101P Model Name Size 10.1-inch IPS display with LED Backlight Resolution 1920 x 1200 WUXGA 800 nits Brightness With direct optical bonding for sunlight readability Touch Multi-touch projected capacitive Display Specification Contrast Ratio 800:1 Viewing Angle...
  • Page 67: Appendix B: Order Information

    Appendix Model Name M101P LED Indicators Power, Battery, HDD, RF Status Indicators Sensors Light Sensor , G-Sensor, Gyroscope, E-Compass Web Camera 2MP webcam Cameras Rear Camera 8MP rear camera with autofocus and LED light Optional 1D/2D Barcode Reader Integrated Optional HF RFID Reader Data Capture Add-on Module Optional add-on UHF RFID Reader or Smart Card Reader...
  • Page 68 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.
  • Page 69 FCC Warning This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference.. Any Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
  • Page 70 RF Exposure Information and Statement The SAR limit of USA/Canada (FCC/IC) is 1.6 W/kg averaged over one gram of tissue. Device types: M101P-LA (FCC ID: PX9M101PH002, IC: 9911A-M101PH002) has also been tested against this SAR limit. The highest SAR value reported under this standard during product certification for use the body is 1.345W/kg.

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