Chapter 1: Introduction; About This Guide; Microsoft Windows License Agreement (First Boot) - Honeywell Thor VM1 W User Manual

Chapter 1: Introduction

The Honeywell Thor VM1 W Vehicle Mount Computer (VMC) is a rugged, vehicle mounted computer running a Microsoft
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Windows Embedded Standard operating system and capable of wireless data communications from a fork-lift truck or any
properly configured vehicle.
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The optional Bluetooth
and functionality of a desktop computer in a vehicle mounted unit, with a wide range of options.
The Thor VM1 W is designed for use with a vehicle Quick Mount Smart Dock. The dock installs in the vehicle and connects to
vehicle power. The dock provides conditioned input power for the Thor VM1 W. Peripheral connections are on the dock. The
Thor VM1 W is designed to easily be removed from the dock with a latch on the lower rear of the Thor VM1 W housing. Since
the dock remains attached to the vehicle, the Thor VM1 W computer can easily be moved from one vehicle equipped with a
Quick Mount Smart Dock to another vehicle equipped with a Quick Mount Smart Dock.
The Thor VM1 W contains a UPS battery which, when fully charged, can power the Thor VM1 W for a minimum of 30 minutes.
This can be when the Thor VM1 W is not attached to a Quick Mount Smart Dock or when the Thor VM1 W is attached to a dock
but the vehicle power is interrupted, such as when the vehicle battery is being changed.

About this Guide

This Thor VM1 W User's Guide provides instruction for the end-user or system administrator to follow when setting up a new
Thor VM1 W.
This user's guide has been developed for a Thor VM1 W with a Microsoft® Windows® Embedded Standard operating system.

Microsoft Windows License Agreement (First Boot)

If your Thor VM1 W is shipped with a Microsoft Windows operating system pre-installed, it may be necessary to complete
the Windows licensing/registration screens when starting the Thor VM1 W for the first time. To complete this information,
you may need the Microsoft Windows software/product key that was included with the Thor VM1 W.
module supports Honeywell Bluetooth printers and scanners. The Thor VM1 W provides the power
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