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  • Page 1 TABLET COMPUTER DS11 USER’S GUIDE...
  • Page 2 Revision History Revision Date Changes Author 1.0.1 2021/07/06 Correct Display info Patricia Huang...
  • Page 3 No part of this publication may be reproduced and modified without the written permission of MilDef Crete Inc. MilDef Crete Inc. reserves the right to make changes in the products or the product specifications without any prior notice. Customers are advised to contact MilDef Crete Inc.
  • Page 4 Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. Regulatory Information/Disclaimers Installation and use of this computer must be in strict accordance with the instructions included in the user documentation provided with the product.
  • Page 5 FCC (Federal Communications Commission) Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class-B digital device pursuant part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and radiates radio frequency energy.
  • Page 6 Products with the CE Marking comply with both the EMC Directive (2004/108/EC) and the Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EC) issued by the Commission of the European Community. Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European Norms: EN55022 CISPR 22 Radio Frequency Interference EN55024 EN61000-4-2, EN61000-4-3, EN61000-4-4, EN61000-4-5, EN61000-4-6, EN61000-4-8, EN61000-4-11, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3, Generic Immunity...
  • Page 7 CE Declaration of Conformity It is confirmed to comply with the requirements set out in the Council Directive on the approximation of the laws of the member states relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility (2004/108/EC), Low-voltage Directive (2006/95/EC), the Amendment Directive (93/68/EEC), and the procedures given in European Council Directive (99/5/EC and 2004/108/EC ).
  • Page 8 Power Conservation This tablet computer consumes less power compared to conventional consumer computers. The power consumption may be further reduced by properly configuring the Power Management Setup. It is recommended that the power saving features be enabled even when not running on battery power.
  • Page 9 Battery Preservation Precaution ⚫ Only use batteries designed for this computer. Using incompatible battery types may cause explosion, leakage or damage to the computer. Do not store your battery in high moisture condition, low temperature or high ⚫ temperature. Proper storage temperature is 5~20°C and capacity is suggested to remain 50%.
  • Page 10 Battery protection If a battery keeps being charged with high voltage, the cell would age faster. To prevent this, once the battery is charged to 100%, the system will not keep charging it and the capacity might decrease and remain between 90~100%. Notice: For safety, recharging will stop if the internal temperature of the battery is out of range(<0°C;...
  • Page 11 Environmental Information, Material Safety & Recycling All materials used in the manufacturing of this equipment are recyclable or environmentally friendly. Please recycle the packing materials in accordance with local regulations at the end of the product's service life. Notice: ⚫ The equipment may contain insignificant amount of hazardous substances for health and environment below control level.

  • Page 12: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 - GETTING STARTED .............. 1 ........................1 NPACKING ....................2 PPEARANCE VERVIEW ......................6 EADY FOR CHAPTER2 - OPERATING INFORMATION ..........8 ................. 8 TART SING ABLET OMPUTER ................9 SING ABLET OMPUTER ) ............. 10 ORKING WITH OWER UTTON...
  • Page 13 ........................49 HIPSET VGA .......................... 49 ................... 49 ESISTIVE TOUCH SCREEN ........................49 UDIO ME ........................50 NTEL ................50 NTEL APID TORAGE ECHNOLOGY ..................50 IRELESS OWER ANAGER ..................... 50 URBO OOST ONITOR LAN (O ) ....................50 IGABIT PTION WLAN (O ) ......................
  • Page 14 ........................61 LEANING ..................... 61 ROUBLESHOOTING RMA S ......................62 ERVICE...

  • Page 15: Chapter 1 - Getting Started

    Getting Started Chapter 1 - Getting Started Unpacking The following components come with your computer. If anything is missing or damaged, please notify the dealer immediately. ⚫ Computer unit ⚫ AC Adapter ⚫ AC Power Cord ⚫ Utility DVD ⚫ Quick Guide Chapter One - 1...

  • Page 16: Appearance Overview

    Getting Started Appearance Overview Note: ➢ The following illustrations show the tablet mounted on optional devices, which may not appear on your devices. Front Power Button Function keys & Input Lock Key (Please refer to “Using Indicators and Keypad” for more details) LED Indicators Touch Screen...
  • Page 17 Getting Started Rear Removable battery pack Removable mSATA SSD HD Audio & mono Speaker Chapter One - 3...
  • Page 18 Getting Started Left 1. Optional Fischer I/O (From left to right X4, X3, X2, X1) Choose 1~4 out of 7 as below: USB 2.0 x1 VGA x1 COM x 2 (RS232 x 2 or RS232 x1/RS422 x 1) GLAN x1 Audio x1 Sealed Headset (Headphone out/Mic-in Combo) x1 2.
  • Page 19 Getting Started 1. Micro SD Card Slot 2. Optional Built-in WLAN Antenna 3. Optional Built-in GPS Antenna Bottom 1. Docklite connector 2. Optional Built-in WLAN/BT Antenna 3. Ext. Antenna signal Chapter One - 5...

  • Page 20: Ready For Use

    Getting Started Ready for Use After taking a quick look at your tablet computer, the following illustrations will get you ready for using it. 1. Mounting the Battery Mount the battery into the battery bay. Turn the battery lock counter- clockwise and lock firmly with a flat- head screwdriver or a coin.
  • Page 21 Getting Started 3. Turning ON the Power Make sure the battery is securely mounted. Connect all power cords properly. Turn on the power of your tablet computer by pressing and holding the Power Button (approx. 2 seconds) until the SSD/ Heater Indicator lights on (Color: orange). Note: ➢...

  • Page 22: Chapter2 - Operating Information

    Operating Information Chapter2 - Operating Information Start Using Your Tablet Computer Always turn on your tablet computer by using the power button. This is the standard operating procedure to start using your tablet computer. After turning on the power of your tablet computer, it will start with the Operating System (OS) installed.

  • Page 23: Stop Using Your Tablet Computer

    Operating Information Stop Using Your Tablet Computer Each time when you finish working with your tablet computer, there are several ways to stop your tablet computer from operating. Shut down Directly click “Shut down” from your OS to turn OFF the power of your computer. Before shutting down, please do remember to save unfinished works and close your applications to prevent your SSD from suffering possible data loss or damage.

  • Page 24: Working With Power Button (Heater Kit)

    Operating Information Working with Power Button (Heater Kit) DS11 M-model is equipped with a heater kit to enable work under low temperature. The heater will heat up the LCD to the temperature for booting up the system. Also, the heater will constantly monitor LCD temperature.

  • Page 25: Installing Operating System

    Operating Information Installing Operating System Your computer is designed to operate with Microsoft Windows 7 or Windows 8 32 / 64-bit Operating System. Please connect your computer with an external USB-interface drive to start the OS installation. Note: ➢ A USB hub may be required during installation to connect with an external USB- interface ODD, as the System USB port may not supply enough power.
  • Page 26 Operating Information 1st Layer buttons Before using the functions of 1st layer buttons, please make sure that the [Fn Lock] indicator is OFF. A list of functions of 1st layer buttons is provided below for operational reference: Button Description Increase brightness Decrease brightness Rotate the screen Increase volume...
  • Page 27 Operating Information 2nd Layer Buttons To perform 2 layer buttons (functions printed in blue on buttons), press the [Fn Lock] button first (the Fn Lock indicator will be on), and then press the buttons you would like to perform. A list of functions on 2 layer button is provided below for operational reference: Button Description...
  • Page 28 Operating Information Input Lock key To prevent from unexpected input by buttons and touch screen, you can press Input Lock key. When Input Lock function is on, the input from devices including buttons and touch screen will be locked. To cancel the input lock function, just press the Input Lock key again and the indicator will be turned off.

  • Page 29: Calibration Of Touch Screen

    Operating Information Calibration of Touch Screen Calibration If you find that the touch screen doesn’t respond accurately, you may try to fix the problem with the embodied calibration function. However, if the touchscreen type of your tablet is capacitive resistive rather than , the calibration might cause interference and make the inaccuracy problem worse.
  • Page 30 Operating Information Note: ➢ If you are unaware of the type of your touch screen, calibration should be avoided. ➢ Reset In case the calibration is operated accidently and results in interference and inaccuracy, you can choose reset in the same page. Chapter Two - 16...

  • Page 31: Using Msata Ssd

    Operating Information Using mSATA SSD Your tablet is equipped with mSATA SSD for data storage. The mSATA SSD is removable for convenience. It can ONLY be removed while power is OFF. To remove the mSATA SSD module, please follow the steps below: 1.

  • Page 32: Using Micro Sd Cards

    Operating Information Using micro SD Cards Your tablet computer is equipped with a micro SD card slot. The slot supports SDHC, SDXC, UHS-1 type micro SD cards. To avoid damages caused by misinsertion, please insert your micro SD card into the card slot properly with the connectors facing down, as shown below. Chapter Two - 18...

  • Page 33: Intel ® Rapid Start Technology

    Operating Information ® Intel Rapid Start Technology ® Your tablet computer can operate Intel Rapid Start Technology when SSD is installed. This technology enables your system resume time not only to be as fast as wake-up time from S3 (Sleep) mode, but also to be more energy saving. Before using Intel Rapid Storage Technology, please check the following system requirements: System Requirement:...

  • Page 34: Operating Wireless Devices

    Operating Information Operating Wireless Devices For your ease of operations, you can turn on/off your wireless devices through the proprietary software application - “Device Power Manager”. Note: ➢ Depending on the configuration of your tablet computer, your Device Power Manager menu may appear differently from the screenshots provided in this section.
  • Page 35 Operating Information Launch the Device Power Manager After launching the utility, please tap “BT” to enable the BT function (tap again to disable). Once the BT function starts up, the wireless LED indicator (color blue) will turn on and the BT icon will show up in the operating system accordingly. Tap “BT”...
  • Page 36 Operating Information Wireless LAN (Option) Wireless LAN is an optional wireless communication module for your tablet computer. An embedded antenna will be pre-installed in your tablet computer to access the internet wirelessly. To activate your Wireless LAN function, please follow the illustrations below: Driver &...
  • Page 37 Operating Information GPS (Option) GPS is an optional module for your tablet computer. This GPS module supports both GPS and GLONASS systems. An embedded antenna is pre-installed in your tablet computer to support the functions of your GPS and GLONASS. Driver &...
  • Page 38 Operating Information Note: ➢ Wireless devices can be turned ON/OFF through BIOS. Once a device is turned off through BIOS, its button on the Device Power Manager will be colored in yellow and with a prohibition marker. For example, the following illustration shows that WLAN and GPS devices are disabled through BIOS.

  • Page 39: Using Light Sensor

    Operating Information Using Light Sensor Light sensor can detect the ambient light and adjust the brightness of your tablet computer, hence improving user experience and power savings. Please enable the function from the setting below: Windows 7 Control Panel => Hardware and Sound => Location and Other Sensors => "Enable" the Light Sensor Windows 8 Control Panel =>...

  • Page 40: Chapter3- Managing Power

    Managing Power Chapter3- Managing Power AC Adapter The AC adapter performs two functions: It powers the computer from an external AC source. It charges the computer battery. The adapter automatically detects the AC line voltage (110V or 220V) and adjusts accordingly.

  • Page 41: Battery

    Managing Power Battery The computer will automatically switch to battery when the external power source (AC adapter or optional vehicle adapter) is disconnected. Battery Power Saving Tips The computer comes with an intelligent power-saving feature. You may extend the battery life by: Setup power saving functions in Operating System Power Management options (e.g.
  • Page 42 Managing Power Battery Level You may check battery status from Operating System. In Windows, you can click the power/battery icon to reveal the battery gauge window. The following is the illustration of Battery Gauge in Windows OS. An alternative way to check the battery level is by viewing the battery gauge on the battery pack.
  • Page 43 Managing Power Note: ➢ Battery characteristic varies depending on factors such as ambient temperature, charging method, load current, aging, etc. For example, the chemicals of the battery are more inactive at low temperature, thus decreases the output power. ➢ The battery gauge should only be used as a reference. Please do not expect it to show the exact amount of the power remaining.

  • Page 44: Battery Recalibration

    Managing Power Battery Recalibration Battery recalibration allows a user to calibrate the GAUGE IC parameter of the battery pack. When the battery stays fully charged or in a low charge state for a long period of time, it causes the battery gauge to have some minor discrepancies. Therefore, users are recommended to carry out battery recalibration to correctly calibrate the battery GAUGE IC.

  • Page 45: Acpi Support

    Managing Power Note: ➢ Do not turn off the LCD and do not remove AC adapter during the calibration. ➢ One cycle of recalibration process indicates “Charge to Full => Start Learn Mode => Discharge => Complete Learn Mode => Charge to Full”. It will take approx.

  • Page 46: Usb Fast Charging

    Managing Power USB Fast Charging Your tablet supports USB fast charging feature, enabling to quickly charge your fast- charging compatible devices. But note, fast charging is not supported in every power mode. The following table shows details for USB Charging information: Mode USB 3.0 Charging Features Fast charging supports...

  • Page 47: Chapter 4 - Bios Setup

    Optional Devices BIOS Setup Chapter 4 - BIOS Setup Press [F2] or [Delete] at boot up to enter BIOS setup. Use arrow keys to select options and [+/-] to modify them. When finished, move to “Exit” and press [Enter] then confirm save by pressing [Y].

  • Page 48: Advanced Menu

    Optional Devices BIOS Setup Advanced Menu Aptio Setup Utility Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit ► Trusted Computing Trusted Computing ► SATA Configuration Setting ► Intel (R) Rapid Start Technology ► USB Configuration ► Super IO Configuration ► RF Device Configuration →←...
  • Page 49 Optional Devices BIOS Setup Advanced Menu Selections You can make the following selections on the Advanced Menu. Feature Options Description Trusted Disabled Security Device Suppott Computing Enabled SATA SATA Mode Selection SATA Mode Selection: Configuration SATA Test Mode IDE, AHCI, RAID Aggressive LPM Support SATA Controller Speed Intel (R) Rapid...

  • Page 50: Trusted Computing Sub-Menu

    Optional Devices BIOS Setup Trusted Computing Sub-Menu Aptio Setup Utility Advanced Enables or Disables Configuration BIOS support Security Device Support [Disable] security device. O.S. will not show Security Current Status Information Device. SUPPORT TURNED OFF protocol INT1A interface will not be available.

  • Page 51: Sata Configuration Sub-Menu

    Optional Devices BIOS Setup SATA Configuration Sub-Menu Aptio Setup Utility Advanced SATA Mode Selection [AHCI] Determine how SATA SATA Test Mode [Disabled] controller(s) operate. Aggressive LPM Support [Enabled] SATA Controller Speed [Gen3] Serial ATA Port 0 Empty Software Preserve Unknown Serial ATA Port 1 Empty →←...

  • Page 52: Intel (R) Rapid Start Technology Sub-Menu

    Optional Devices BIOS Setup Intel (R) Rapid Start Technology Sub-Menu Aptio Setup Utility Advanced Enables or disable Intel Intel (R) Rapid Start Technology [Disabled] Rapid Start Technology →← : Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/–: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save &...

  • Page 53: Usb Configuration Sub-Menu

    Optional Devices BIOS Setup USB Configuration Sub-Menu Aptio Setup Utility Advanced Enables Legacy USB Configuration support. AUTO option disables USB Devices: legacy support if no USB 1 point devices are connected. Disable option will keep Legacy USB Support [Enabled] USB devices available USB3.0 Support [Enabled] only for EFI applications...

  • Page 54: Rf Device Control Configuration Sub-Menu

    Optional Devices BIOS Setup RF Device Control Configuration Sub-Menu Aptio Setup Utility Advanced RF Device Control Setting RF Device Control GSM STATUS Present [Enabled] GPS STATUS Present →← : Select Screen [Enabled] ↑↓: Select Item BT STATUS Present Enter: Select [Enabled] +/–: Change Opt.

  • Page 55: Ec Thermal Control Sub-Menu

    Optional Devices BIOS Setup EC Thermal Control Sub-Menu Aptio Setup Utility Advanced EC Thermal Control EC Thermal Control Setting Thermal cooling trip point [79 C] →← : Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/–: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save &...
  • Page 56 Optional Devices BIOS Setup Note: ➢ The device will automatically boot whenever it is connecting to the AC power once “AC IN BOOT Control” is enabled. ➢ Default value is set as “disabled”, the change will be activated after reboot. ➢...

  • Page 57: Usb Charge Control Sub-Menu

    Optional Devices BIOS Setup USB CHARGE Control Sub-Menu Aptio Setup Utility Advanced USB CHARGE Setting USB CHARGE USB CHARGE Control [Disabled] →← : Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select –/+: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save &...

  • Page 58: Chipset Menu

    Optional Devices BIOS Setup Chipset Menu Aptio Setup Utility Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit PCH Parameters ► PCH-IO Configuration ► System Agent (SA) Configuration →← : Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/–: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save &...
  • Page 59 Optional Devices BIOS Setup PCH-IO Configuration Sub-Menu Selections You can make the following selections on the PCH-IO Configuration sub-menu. Feature Options Description PCI Express Disabled PCI Express Configuration settings Configuration Enabled Disabled USB Configuration settings Configuration Enabled Disabled PCH Azalia Configuration settings PCH Azalia Configuration Enabled...

  • Page 60: Boot Menu

    Optional Devices BIOS Setup Boot Menu Aptio Setup Utility Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit Boot mode select [Legacy] boot mode LEGACY/UEFI Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 [Hard Disk:...] Boot Option #2 [CD/DVD] Boot Option #3 [USB Hard Disk] →←...

  • Page 61: Security Menu

    Optional Devices BIOS Setup Security Menu Aptio Setup Utility Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit Set Administrator Password Password Description If ONLY the Administrator’s password is set, then this only limits access to Setup and is only asked for when entering Setup.

  • Page 62: Save & Exit Menu

    Optional Devices BIOS Setup Save & Exit Menu Aptio Setup Utility Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit Exit system setup after Save Changes and Exit saving the changes Discard Changes and Exit Save Changes and Reset Discard Changes and Reset →←...

  • Page 63: Chapter 5 - Drivers And Applications

    Optional Devices Drivers and Applications Chapter 5 – Drivers and Applications The Utility DVD includes all the drivers for the devices installed in your tablet computer. Please consult your dealer if there are any driver missing. Also, you could update the driver or check if there any driver need to be installed by "Windows device manager".

  • Page 64: Intel Me

    Optional Devices Drivers and Applications Intel ME Please refer to the ”readme.txt” file from the Utility DVD for the Intel ME driver installation. Intel Rapid Storage Technology Please refer to the ”readme.txt” file from the Utility DVD for the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver installation.

  • Page 65: Gps (Optional)

    Optional Devices Drivers and Applications GPS (Optional) Launch the "Wireless Power Manager" to turn on the GPS device, and then please refer to the ”readme.txt” file from the Utility DVD for the GPS driver installation. TPM (Optional) Please make sure that TPM device is enabled in the BIOS, and then please refer to the ”readme.txt”...

  • Page 66: Chapter 6 - Specifications

    Specifications Chapter 6 – Specifications Platform Intel® Chief River Platform Intel® Ivy Bridge i7-3537U 2GHz Processor with Turbo Boost Technology up to 3.1GHz 4 MB Intel Smart Cache Memory Intel® Panther Point QM77 Memory 4/8GB System Memory Industrial grade DDR3 SO-DIMM x 1, 1600MHz Display ⚫...

  • Page 67: Storage

    Audio X 1 Sealed Headset (Headphone out/Mic-in Combo) x 1 Note: ➢ Sealed headset trades-off with invisible mode switch. ➢ Mini DisplayPort version: DisplayPort 1.1a. ➢ DS11 does not support Dual-Mode DisplayPort(DP++) so an active DisplayPort adapter is necessary. ➢ Bottom: ⚫...
  • Page 68 Specifications ⚫ Ext. ANT Signals x2 Expansion ports: ⚫ Standard Micro SD card slot Chapter Six - 54...

  • Page 69: Case

    Specifications Case ⚫ CNC milled Aluminum ⚫ Color: I: Black M: NATO Green Dimensions and Weight ⚫ Dimensions (mm): 280 (L) x 186 (W) x 20 (H) (without Bumpers) 286 (L) x 193 (W) x 27 (H) (with Bumpers) ⚫ Weight: 1.39kg (With battery) 1.09kg (Without battery) Note:...

  • Page 70: Environmental, Safety & Emc

    Specifications Environmental, Safety & EMC CE, FCC, WEEE, REACH, RoHS, IP65, MIL-STD-810G, MIL-STD-461F (for M-model) Operating & Storage Temperature Operating Temp.: Standard: I: 0 °C ~ +40 °C M: -20 °C ~ +60 °C* Optional: -30 °C ~ +60 °C* *LCD with Heater Storage Temp.: -40 °C ~ +70 °C Materials and Recycling...

  • Page 71: Chapter 7 - Optional Devices

    Optional Devices Chapter 7 – Optional Devices Communication ⚫ W-iFi /BT: Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6235, Dual Band Board Form Factor: PCIe Half Mini Card WLAN Certified: 802.11 a/b/g/n BT: Supports BT 2.1, 2.1+EDR, 3.0, 3.0+HS, 4.0 (BLE) Interface: PCIe (W-iFi)/USB (BT) ⚫...

  • Page 72: Mil. Fischer Connector

    Audio. External Vehicle Adapter The External Vehicle Adapter, EVA1275, is designed to directly connect equipment to the vehicle power system, converting the input voltage 12~32V to output 19V. Fischer 3-pin plug is available designed for DS11. Chapter Seven - 58...

  • Page 73: External Usb Keyboard

    Optional Devices External USB Keyboard An optional 89-key external USB keyboard with LED backlight and IP rating of IP54 is available for your tablet computer. The detailed specification is provided below: ⚫ 89-key layout emulates 101/102-key KB ⚫ Life: >1 million times, water/dust protection up to IP54 ⚫...

  • Page 74: Mini Keyboard Kbd

    Optional Devices Mini Keyboard KBD Mini Keyboard KBD is designed for all models. KBD also brings convenience of use through multi-language keyboard versions and USB interface. The detailed specification is provided below: ⚫ USB interface with 30 cm USB cable ⚫...

  • Page 75: Chapter 8 - Maintenance And Service

    Chapter 8 – Maintenance and Service Cleaning ALWAYS turn OFF the power, unplug the power cord and remove the battery before cleaning. The exterior of the system and display may be wiped with a clean, soft, and lint-free cloth. If there is difficulty removing dirt, apply non-ammonia, non-alcohol based glass cleaner to the cloth and wipe.
  • Page 76 RMA Service If troubleshooting solutions are unsuccessful, consult your dealer for RMA. Shipping instructions: 1. Remove any personal add-on devices or other media. 2. Use the original shipping container and packing materials, if possible. 3. If the original packing materials are not available, wrap the equipment with soft material (e.g.

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