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M101Q8-ME Series 10.1” Healthcare Rugged Android Tablet Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 660 (Octa-Core 2.2 GHz) Android 9.0 User Guide Version 2.0 Document Part No. 9152101K100Z Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use.
10.1" Healthcare Rugged Android Tablet M101Q8-ME Series User Guide Contents PREFACE ....................................4 DVISORY ONVENTIONS AFETY NFORMATION ANDLING AND AINTENANCE ECLARATION OF ONFORMITY BOUT UIDE CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED ............................... 11 1.1 U NPACKING 1.2 D ESCRIPTION OF ARTS 1.3 F...
ARCODE EADER 6.1.1 Barcode Reader Location ..............................72 6.1.2 Android Winmate® Data Collection (WDC) ........................72 6.1.3 Where to Find WDC ................................ 72 6.1.4 How to Turn On/Off the Power of Barcode Reader ......................73 6.1.5 How to Change the Symbologies of Barcode ........................74 6.1.6 How to Add Command to the Barcode Output .......................
10.1" Healthcare Rugged Android Tablet M101Q8-ME Series User Guide Preface Advisory Conventions This tablet is intended to serve as a display- integrated computing platform for integration with CAUTION/ ATTENTION hospital system. This device is designed for A Caution alert indicates potential general purpose for hospital environment.
Preface Safety Information Follow and adhere to all warnings and Do Not Apply Shocks to the Battery by instructions in this manual. For your safety, Dropping It or Applying Strong Pressure to It. please read all safety and operating Electrolyte leakage, generation of heat, instructions before using the product.
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10.1" Healthcare Rugged Android Tablet M101Q8-ME Series User Guide Do Not Use This Product With Battery Use a soft cloth to clean the surface. Other Than the One Specified. Utilisez un chiffon doux pour nettoyer la surface. Ne pas utiliser ce produit avec une batterie autre que celle spécifiée...
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Preface General Product Safety ▪ This product should not be used near water Sé curité gé né rale 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 ▪...
10.1" Healthcare Rugged Android Tablet M101Q8-ME Series User Guide Handling and Maintenance Touchscreen Guideline General Guideline Guide de l'é cran tactile Guide Gé né ral Keep the product at least 13 cm (5 inches) Use your finger or the stylus on the display.
Preface1: Getting Started Declaration of Conformity (DoC) FCC Statement This device complies with part 15 FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1.This device may not cause harmful interference. 2.This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.
M101Q8-ME Series Quick Start Guide - describes how to get the M101Q8-ME Series Rugged Android Tablet up and running. • M101Q8-ME Series User Guide – contains detailed description on how to use the M101Q8- ME Series Rugged Android Tablet, its components and features. Chapter Descriptions...
Chapter 1: Getting Started1: Getting Started Chapter 1: Getting Started This chapter tells you information about Winmate® M101Q8-ME Series Rugged Tablet, its highlighted features, and provides basic instructions for using the device, including powering on and resetting the device.
10.1" Healthcare Rugged Android Tablet M101Q8-ME Series User Guide 1.1 Unpacking Check and identify the standard supplied accessories. Standard factory shipment list: • • Tablet Computer Standard Battery Manufacturer : Winmate Inc. Model name : BS101 • • Power Adapter...
Chapter 1: Getting Started1: Getting Started 1.2 Description of Parts Front: Left: Right: Item Description Item Description Micro HDMI Use to transmit audio and Front 8 Megapixel Webcam. (Optional) video from the Tablet Camera Computer to an external Show the current status of the monitor or projector.
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10.1" Healthcare Rugged Android Tablet M101Q8-ME Series User Guide Rear: Top: Bottom: No Item Description Item Description Port to docking solutions RFID RFID reader for reading Docking such as vehicle docking Reader of RFID tags. Connector to provide power and...
10.1" Healthcare Rugged Android Tablet M101Q8-ME Series User Guide 5. Insert the battery on the connector-pins side first, and then lower the battery into the battery compartment. Continue to hold the Battery Release Slider before battery is fully inserted. 6. Make sure the battery is completely lowered into the compartment before letting go the Battery Release Slider.
Battery Operating Time 8 Hours Battery Charging Time 2.5 Hours 1.3.4 Installing SIM-Card (For WWAN Equipped Devices) The M101Q8-ME Series Rugged Tablet supports WWAN data connection and fits a Micro-SIM card. To install the SIM card: Tools Needed: Service Windows WWAN Module Screw: M2x5, 4 pc Screw: M2x3.5, 1 pc...
10.1" Healthcare Rugged Android Tablet M101Q8-ME Series User Guide Caution When re-inserting module, please pay attention to cable routing. Make WWAN sure the cable module does not get squeezed. Attention Lors de la réinsertion du module 3G, veillez au routage des câbles.
1.5 Battery Hot Swap Battery hot swap is an optional feature of the M101Q8-ME Series Rugged Tablet and may not be present in your device. Please check your device’s specifications or contact our sales representative for more information.
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10.1" Healthcare Rugged Android Tablet M101Q8-ME Series User Guide 3. When the screen enters suspend and the power LED Orange light flashes, you can change the 1.3.3 “Inserting Battery Pack” battery. Follow the procedure described in section of this User Guide...
Chapter 1: Getting Started1: Getting Started 1.6 Resetting to Factory Defaults To reset the device to factory defaults: 1. Slide from the bottom side, then open Settings app. 2. Tap System , user can select to back up application data, Wi-Fi passwords and other settings to Google servers by tapping Backup My Data.
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10.1" Healthcare Rugged Android Tablet M101Q8-ME Series User Guide 4. Tap Reset options. 5. Tap Erase all data(factory reset) to reset the tablet.
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Chapter 1: Getting Started1: Getting Started 6. Read all the available information and then press RESET PHONE to erase all the data in storage such as music or photo. 7. Press ERASE EVERYTHING to erase all your personal information and downloaded apps.
10.1" Healthcare Rugged Android Tablet M101Q8-ME Series User Guide Chapter 2: Using the Tablet This chapter explains how to use the buttons, status icons, and controls of the M101Q8-ME Series Rugged Tablet running on Android 9.0 Operating System and provides instructions on...
Chapter 2: Using the Tablet 2.1 Using the Touch Screen The touchscreen supports the core gestures for Android. Gesture Action Description To select or activate something Touch and hold an item on the screen by touching it and not lifting Tap &...
10.1" Healthcare Rugged Android Tablet M101Q8-ME Series User Guide 2.3 Using the Home Screen Home screen is the starting point to access all the features on your tablet Device. It displays application icons, widgets, shortcuts, and other features. User can personalize the home screen.
Chapter 2: Using the Tablet 2.3.1 Personalizing Home Screen User can add application icons, shortcuts, widgets, and other items to any part of any Home screen where there is free space. User can also switch the wallpaper. To change wallpaper on the HOME SCREEN: 1.
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10.1" Healthcare Rugged Android Tablet M101Q8-ME Series User Guide 3. In the Wallpaper menu select the location of wallpaper, and then tap the type of item you want to add. To move an item on the HOME SCREEN: 1. Tap and hold the item you want to move, until it can be moved. Drag it to a new location...
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Chapter 2: Using the Tablet 2. Place the item where you want to put it and lift your finger. To remove items from the HOME SCREEN: 1. Tap and hold the item you want to remove. The launcher icon will show Remove on the top of the screen.
10.1" Healthcare Rugged Android Tablet M101Q8-ME Series User Guide 2.3.2 Viewing other parts of the Home Screen 1. Slide your finger left or right across the Home screen. Extensions to the Home screen provide extra space for APPS, shortcuts, and other items.
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Chapter 2: Using the Tablet Swipe from the bottom of the main desktop, tap Settings to view the entire APPS on the device.
10.1" Healthcare Rugged Android Tablet M101Q8-ME Series User Guide The status bar appears at the top of every screen. On the left are notification icons and on the right are status icons, along with the current time. 2.4 Status and Notification Icons 2.4.1 Notification Icons...
Chapter 2: Using the Tablet Status icons that appear in the status bar are as follows: 2.5 Using the On-Screen Keyboard User will be able to enter text using the On-Screen Keyboard. Some applications will launch the keyboard automatically. In others, user needs to touch a text field where user wants to enter text to launch the keyboard.
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10.1" Healthcare Rugged Android Tablet M101Q8-ME Series User Guide Description Suggestions – Tap a suggestion to enter it in the place of the underlined. Capitalize – Tap once to capitalize the alphabet.. *If user taps in a text field which already contains text, the insertion point is set where user tap and the cursor appears.
Chapter 3: Winmate Home Manager 5. To view additional symbols, tap on the numeric keyboard. 6. To close the On-Screen keyboard, press the back button on the top or Fn button. 2.5.2 Editing Text To select text: 1. Double-tap the text you want to select.
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10.1" Healthcare Rugged Android Tablet M101Q8-ME Series User Guide To Cut or Copy Text: 1. Select the text to cut or copy, see the section above “To select text”. 2. Tap in the Edit text menu. 3. If you select , the selected text is removed from the text field;...
10.1" Healthcare Rugged Android Tablet M101Q8-ME Series User Guide 2.6 Display Settings Use the display settings to configure brightness and other screen settings. 1. Swipe from the bottom of the main desktop, tap Settings , and then tap Display Display •...
Chapter 3: Winmate Home Manager • Battery Percentage – to control battery percentage display. • Screen saver – to control what happens when the tablet is docked and/or sleeping, turn screen saver on • Font size – Make the text on screen smaller or larger •...
10.1" Healthcare Rugged Android Tablet M101Q8-ME Series User Guide 2.7.2 Adjusting Volume 1. Press the volume keys to change the media volume (On Home screen) or earpiece volume (during a call). Press the volume key again to set up Vibration mode.
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Chapter 3: Winmate Home Manager 2. In the Personal tab, select Language & Input • Keyboard & input methods o Virtual Keyboard – to apply the onscreen keyboard that is included with user’s device. Default Android Keyboard (AOSP). o Physical Keyboard – allows the user to apply physical keyboard settings if connected.
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10.1" Healthcare Rugged Android Tablet M101Q8-ME Series User Guide • Appearance & layouts o Theme – to select the theme of layout. o Custom input styles – user can select custom input style, such as QWERTY keyboard. o Enable split keyboard – toggle to activate split keyboard layout.
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Chapter 3: Winmate Home Manager o Next-word suggestion – use previous word in making suggestion. • Advanced o Keypress vibration duration o Keypress sound volume o Key long press delay o Emoji for physical keyboard o Show app icon Changing the Keyboard Language The current keyboard language is displayed on the Space key and user can switch languages.
10.1" Healthcare Rugged Android Tablet M101Q8-ME Series User Guide 2.9 Changing Touchscreen Modes The touch screen of the M101Q8-ME Series Rugged Tablet supports hand/Water Resistant, Stylus and glove modes. You can change the touch mode in Accessibility settings. Mode Description In Hand/Water Resistant mode the touchscreen rejects false inputs from liquid drops.
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Chapter 3: Winmate Home Manager 2. Select touch mode. Follow the table below for more information about each touch mode. 3. Select the touch mode and leave the Touch Mode settings.
10.1" Healthcare Rugged Android Tablet M101Q8-ME Series User Guide 2.10 About Phone About Phone includes information about user’s device. • System Update — provides information regarding the local or online update of your devices. • Status — opens the status screen with a list of information about battery, network, signal strength and other details.
Chapter 3: Winmate Home Manager Chapter 3: Winmate Home Manager The M101Q8-ME Series Rugged Tablet comes with preinstalled APP named Winmate® Home Manager (WHM). This application lets the device manager to lock the launcher. When the launcher is locked the user can only use one application assigned by the...
10.1" Healthcare Rugged Android Tablet M101Q8-ME Series User Guide 3.1 How to Lock Applications 1. In the main APPS window, select the Home Manager . Select Home Manager to start your settings. Go to Password Manager and set your own password for this APP.
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Chapter 3: Winmate Home Manager 2. Go to “Application Selector” and choose an Application to be locked. Example: Select the Calendar AP. 3. Go back to “Home Selector” and press “Clear and Reset Default Home”.
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10.1" Healthcare Rugged Android Tablet M101Q8-ME Series User Guide 4. Select “Restrict Home”, and then restart the tablet. System will ask to select “Just once” or “Always” to use this launcher, please select “Always”. The system will automatically start the application which you selected and lock it.
Chapter 3: Winmate Home Manager 3.2 How to Unlock Applications 1. Slide down the top bar and press “Home Manager” icon then you can find the menu and please enter the password to login (The default password is “0000”). Press Ok.
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10.1" Healthcare Rugged Android Tablet M101Q8-ME Series User Guide 2. Go back to “Home Selector” and press “Clear and Reset Default Home”. 3. Select Quickstep, and press ALWAYS.
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Chapter 3: Winmate Home Manager 5. Restart the system and you will go back to the normal Launcher.
10.1" Healthcare Rugged Android Tablet M101Q8-ME Series User Guide 3.3 How to Change Password 1. In the main APPS window, select the Home Manager . Select Password Manager to start your settings. The default password is “0000”. Enter a new password in New Password field, and...
Chapter 3: Winmate Home Manager Chapter 4: Networks and Wireless Devices This chapter explains how to connect the M101Q8-ME Series Rugged Tablet to network and peripheral devices.
10.1" Healthcare Rugged Android Tablet M101Q8-ME Series User Guide 4.1 Connecting to Mobile Networks When users install a SIM card from service provider to the M101Q8-ME Series Rugged Tablet, the device is configured to use the provider’s networks for voice calls and for transmitting data.
Chapter 4: Networks and Wireless Devices 4.1.2 Turning on Data Service 1. Swipe from the bottom of the main desktop, tap Settings . 2. Tap Network & Internet , and then tap Mobile networks. 3. Tap Mobile Data. 4.2 Connecting to Wi-Fi Networks 4.2.1 Turning on Wi-Fi and Connecting to Wi-Fi Networks 1.
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10.1" Healthcare Rugged Android Tablet M101Q8-ME Series User Guide 3. Tap Wi-Fi . The device scans for available Wi-Fi networks and displays the list of it. Secured networks are indicated with a lock icon. If the tablet finds a network that you have connected previously, it connects to it automatically.
Chapter 4: Networks and Wireless Devices 4. To check the details about the speed, security, address and related settings, tap its name in the Wi-Fi settings screen. 4.2.2 Adding Wi-Fi Network 1. Turn on Wi-Fi, in the Wi-Fi settings screen, tap + Add network (at the bottom of the list of discovered networks).
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Chapter 4: Networks and Wireless Devices 2. Input the SSID (name) of the network, if the network is secured, tap the security menu and then tap the type of security deployed on the network. 3. Enter any required security credentials. 4.
10.1" Healthcare Rugged Android Tablet M101Q8-ME Series User Guide 4.3.2 Connecting the BT Device 1. Swipe from the bottom of the main desktop, tap Settings . 2. Tap Connected Devices 3. Tap Pair new device. The system will automatically scan and display the IDs of all available BT device in range 4.
SD card, user must follow the computer’s instructions for connecting and disconnecting USB device, to avoid damaging or corrupting files. Notice that the M101Q8-ME Series Rugged Tablet cannot be charged via USB. 4.4.1 USB Computer Connection 1. Connect tablet to the computer via USB connector.
Chapter 4: Networks and Wireless Devices 4.4.2 USB Debugging Settings To permit debugging tools on a computer to communicate with User’s tablet via USB Connection. 1. Connect tablet to the computer via USB cable. 2. Swipe from the bottom of the main desktop, tap Settings , tap About phone...
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10.1" Healthcare Rugged Android Tablet M101Q8-ME Series User Guide 3. Tap Build number. 4. Pull down the screen to open notification panel. Tap USB debugging connected.
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Chapter 4: Networks and Wireless Devices 5. In the Developer options user can choose the action to perform. Important: Carefully follow your computer’s instructions to un-mount the USB storage or SD card. Disconnect USB device not properly can cause a loss of important data or information.
10.1" Healthcare Rugged Android Tablet M101Q8-ME Series User Guide Chapter 5: Using Camera This chapter explains how to use camera to capture photos and videos.
Chapter 5: Using Camera 5.1 Capturing Photos or Video Winmate® M101Q8-ME Series Rugged Tablet is equipped with a 13 MP Camera on the rear side and an 8 MP Camera on the front side, which user can use to capture photos or video.
10.1" Healthcare Rugged Android Tablet M101Q8-ME Series User Guide 5.1.3 Viewing pictures 1. After taking a photo, a thumbnail of the picture is shown on the corner of the capture screen. Tap the thumbnail to view it. 2. Tap the onscreen button: to share a photo.
Chapter 6: Using Barcode Reader Chapter 6: Using Barcode Reader This chapter explains how to use Barcode Reader and Android Winmate® Data Collection application.
6.1.2 Android Winmate® Data Collection (WDC) The M101Q8-ME Series Rugged Tablet with Barcode Reader comes with pre-installed software made by Winmate® - Winmate Data Collection (WDC) that allows users to turn on the readers and set up the button to trigger the scan function.
Chapter 6: Using Barcode Reader 6.1.4 How to Turn On/Off the Power of Barcode Reader 1. Open the WDC application. 2. Tap Barcode Setting 3. Once the user entered the WDC application, the device will automatically turn on the Barcode Reader.
10.1" Healthcare Rugged Android Tablet M101Q8-ME Series User Guide 6.1.5 How to Change the Symbologies of Barcode 1. Open the WDC application 2. Tap Barcode Settings 3. Tap Barcode Preference. 4. Users can change the symbologies of the barcode: •...
Chapter 6: Using Barcode Reader 6.1.6 How to Add Command to the Barcode Output 1. Open the WDC application 2. Tap Prefix / Suffix. 3. Enter special characters at the beginning (prefix) or end (suffix) of the scanned barcodes. 4. Tap Set to add into the data. The output will show the command that you entered in the prefix or the suffix;...
10.1" Healthcare Rugged Android Tablet M101Q8-ME Series User Guide 6.1.7 How to Change the Scan Type of the Barcode Reader 1. Open to the “WDC” application 2. Go to Barcode Settings , tap Trigger Settings. 3. Select the Scan Type or select read time of the Barcode Reader.
Chapter 6: Using Barcode Reader 6.1.8 How to Change WDC Settings or Reset to Default 1. Open the WDC application 2. Tap Settings. 3. Users can select the options to change the setting of the application.
10.1" Healthcare Rugged Android Tablet M101Q8-ME Series User Guide 4. Users can reset to the default setting by tapping Reset setting. 6.1.9 Scanning a Barcode How to scan a barcode: 1. Press the function button to trigger the barcode. 2. Aim the barcode.
Chapter 6: Using Barcode Reader 6.1.10 Scanning Tips and Considerations Distance Scanning device will decode perfectly over a certain working range, there are minimum and maximum distance from the barcode. To specify the appropriate working range per barcode type is through a table as follows. Symbology Density Min Distance...
DETECT+ Power DETECT- Power 6.3 Expansion Port Pin Definition The M101Q8-ME Series Rugged Tablet supports one optional 19-pin expansion port at the rear side. The pin definition is listed as the following table 19 Pin Expansion Port Pin No. Description Pin No.
Chapter 6: Using Barcode Reader Appendix Appendix includes additional product information, including technical specifications; order information, OS image and OTA update procedures.
10.1" Healthcare Rugged Android Tablet M101Q8-ME Series User Guide Appendix A: Meaning of symbols on the unit Symbol Description Symbol Description Symbol Description This device Indicates this complies with the device is Medical Device compliance with Serial number Directive Part 15 of FCC...
Chapter 6: Using Barcode Reader Appendix B: Basic Troubleshooting Problem Solution • The removable battery is not Make sure the AC adapter is properly connected, and charging. that the removable battery is properly inserted. • Nothing appears on the screen. The tablet computer may be in sleep mode.
Description M101Q8-ME Drivers Android Debug Bridge(ADB) Driver / USB Driver M101Q8-ME Flash Tool Flash Tool Winmate® provides Software Development Kit (SDK) for M101Q8-ME Series Rugged Tablet. Item File Type Description General SDK (WDC) Development kit for WDC, including Barcode Reader Download SDK from Winmate Download Center.
Chapter 6: Using Barcode Reader Appendix D: Product Specifications Model Name M101Q8-ME Display Size 10.1 inches Resolution 1920x1200 Panel Brightness 800 nits Contrast Ratio 800:1 Viewing Angles 85,85,85,85 Touch Type Projected Capacitive Multi Touch Touch Mode Support Hand / Gloves and Water Resistant Mode Bonding Optical Bonding for Sunlight Viewability System Specifications...
10.1" Healthcare Rugged Android Tablet M101Q8-ME Series User Guide Model Name M101Q8-ME Environment Operating Storage and Transportation 700hPa ~ 1013hPa Atmosphericpressure Operating Temperature 0°C to 35°C Transportation & Storage -40°C to 70°C Temperature Operating Humidity 10%~90% (non-condensing) Transportation 5%~95% & Storage Humidity...
Chapter 6: Using Barcode Reader Appendix F: Order Information The M101Q8-ME Series Rugged tablet is available in the following configurations: Model Name 1D/2D Barcode Reader Battery Hot Swap M101Q8-ME M101Q8-ME-H Default M101Q8-ME-BH Default M101Q8-ME-BHH Default Default...
10.1" Healthcare Rugged Android Tablet M101Q8-ME Series User Guide Appendix G: OS Image Update Winmate provide OS Image update tool. Refer to “OS Image Update Tool Guide” for a detailed instruction on how to update OS image. Download OS Image update tool and OS Image Update Tool Guide from Winmate Download Center.
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Chapter 6: Using Barcode Reader 2. Select Manual check. 3. Choose download location from the following options: Phone Storage, SDcard. Tap Ok.
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10.1" Healthcare Rugged Android Tablet M101Q8-ME Series User Guide 4. Check "I agree to update" and click "UPDATE". 5. Wait for download finish it will take some time.
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Chapter 6: Using Barcode Reader 6. Click "REBOOT NOW". 7. Wait while Ota is updating.
For the tablet to work with the Cradle, the driver of the Cradle has to be installed first. The Cradle driver is not pre-installed on the tablet. For a detailed installation guide, please refer to the CD that is included with the package. OR visit winmate official site’s download center to download the latest driver: http://www.winmate.com.tw/...
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