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Advantech PWS-770 User Manual

Advantech PWS-770 User Manual

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  • Page 1 User Manual PWS-770 Semi-Rugged Tablet PC...
  • Page 2 No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of Advantech Co., Ltd. Information provided in this manual is intended to be accurate and reliable. How- ever, Advantech Co., Ltd.

  • Page 3: Declaration Of Conformity

    Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected  Consult the dealer or an experienced computer technician for help Technical Support and Assistance Visit the Advantech website at http://support.advantech.com where you can find PWS-770 User Manual...

  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    AC adapter while it is inside a carrying case.  Use only the AC adapter, power cord, and batteries that are approved for use with this PWS-770. Use of another type of battery or AC adapter may cause risk of fire or explosion. ...

  • Page 5: Battery Safety

    Lithium-Ion batteries may be stored at tem- peratures between -20°C to 60°C, however they may be depleted more rapidly at the high end of this range. It is recommended to store batteries within normal room tem- perature ranges. PWS-770 User Manual...
  • Page 6 PWS-770 User Manual...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Rugged and Ready to Go....1 Symbols Used in this Manual..............2 Product Features..................2 Package Contents..................2 Optional Accessories ................3 Optional Modules ..................3 Exploring the PWS-770................3 1.6.1 Front View..................3 1.6.2 Rear View ..................4 1.6.3 Right View..................5 1.6.4...
  • Page 8 Checking Battery Status ................. 32 Maintenance ................... 33 6.2.1 Maintaining the Battery ............... 33 6.2.2 Maintaining the LCD Display ............33 6.2.3 Cleaning the PWS-770 ............... 33 Appendix A Specifications........35 Specifications..................36 Optional Accessories ................37 A.2.1 External Battery ................37 A.2.2...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Rugged And Ready To Go

    Chapter Rugged and Ready to...

  • Page 10: Symbols Used In This Manual

    This user manual outlines all you need to know to set up and use your PWS-770. If you have any fur- ther questions or queries, contact our technical support team via our website: http://www.advantech.com.tw/...

  • Page 11: Optional Accessories

    Vesa Mount 1.5 Optional Modules  1D / 2D barcode scanner  MSR (1+2+3 track card reader)  RFID 13.56M  WWAN GPRS/3G/3.5G  GPS module  2M/5M camera module 1.6 Exploring the PWS-770 1.6.1 Front View PWS-770 User Manual...

  • Page 12: Rear View

     When mode is enabled, press to increase brightness. Rubber bumper indents  Lock the rubber bumpers Touch-sensitive display Speakers Function keys Keyboard button Mode button Enter button 1.6.2 Rear View PWS-770 User Manual...

  • Page 13: Right View

    Contains connectors for MSR and RFID mSATA door External battery lock 1.6.3 Right View Component Microphone jack Headphone jack VGA port Serial port 1.6.4 Left View Component Power button USB ports (2) SD card slot DC-in jack PWS-770 User Manual...

  • Page 14: Bottom View

    1.6.5 Bottom View Component Docking connector PWS-770 User Manual...

  • Page 15: Chapter 2 Getting Started

    Chapter Getting Started...

  • Page 16: Installing The Rubber Bumpers

    2.1 Installing the Rubber Bumpers To protect the housing case of PWS-770, install the rubber bumpers. Install the rubber bumpers on the left and right side of PWS-770. Make sure the rubber bumpers are aligned and locked on the indents.

  • Page 17: Removing A Memory Card

    Close the memory card compartment cover. 2.4 Removing a Memory Card Open the SD card compartment cover. Press the SD card inwards to eject it from the slot. Remove the card and close the SD card compartment cover. PWS-770 User Manual...

  • Page 18: Installing A Sim

    Make sure the system is turned off. Unscrew the WWAN module door. Push and Open the SIM card cover. Put the SIM card into the slot, with the metallic part facing down until it clicks into place. PWS-770 User Manual...

  • Page 19: Installing An Msr (Optional)

    Unscrew the right compartment cover to remove. Attach the MSR connector to the connectors inside the compartment. Screw to secure the MSR module onto the tablet PC.PWS-770 User Manual 2.7 Installing a Scanner (optional) The 1D or 2D barcode scanner module comes with a 2M CCD camera.
  • Page 20 Remove the camera connector. Attach the scanner connector to the connector inside the compartment. Screw to secure the scanner module onto the tablet PC. PWS-770 User Manual...

  • Page 21: Chapter 3 Making Connections

    Chapter Making Connections...

  • Page 22: Connecting The Power

    You can connect the PWS-770 to an external monitor for enhanced viewing. Connect one end of a VGA cable to the VGA port on the right side of the PWS-770. Connect the other end to the VGA port on the monitor.

  • Page 23: Connecting Usb Devices

    3.3 Connecting USB Devices You can connect peripheral devices, such as a USB keyboard and mouse, as well as other wireless devices using the USB ports on the left side of the PWS-770. 3.4 Connecting Headphones You can connect a pair of headphones using the headphone jack on the right side of the PWS-770.
  • Page 24 PWS-770 User Manual...

  • Page 25: Chapter 4 Turning On

    Chapter Turning On...

  • Page 26: Controlling The Pws-770

    4.1 Controlling the PWS-770 4.1.1 Using the Touch Screen The PWS-770 is equipped with touch screen technology, for ease of use when you are on the go. Simply tap the screen with your finger to select icons and run applica- tions.
  • Page 27 Check Plot calibration data to enable touch panel linearity comparison graph. The blue lines show linearity before calibration and black lines show linearity after calibration. Touch the points as displayed onscreen using the pen. PWS-770 User Manual...

  • Page 28: Using The Control Panel Buttons

    4.1.4 Using the Control Panel Buttons The control panel buttons are located on the front side of PWS-770. See below for a description of each button and its function. Button Name Function Function Press to access your favorite programs. Keyboard Press to access the on-screen keyboard.

  • Page 29: Configuring The Function Buttons

    Once you have assigned a function to one of the buttons, you can change it at a later date by tapping on the Mode icon on the system tray. Select Function Key Setting from the menu and follow the procedure described above from step 2 to make any changes. PWS-770 User Manual...

  • Page 30: Using The Mode Button

    If a barcode scanner is installed,”S2” functions as the barcode switch key. 4.1.8 Adjusting Screen Brightness Ensure mode is enabled. Press “S1” to decrease brightness, or “S2” to increase brightness. 4.1.9 Adjusting the Volume Tap the Volume icon on the system tray. Move the slide to adjust volume. PWS-770 User Manual...

  • Page 31: Chapter 5 Wireless Connections

    Chapter Wireless Connections...

  • Page 32: Wifi Connection

    Contact a wireless service provider for more information. The PWS-770 comes pre-loaded with WLAN module, you can send and receive sig- nals to a WiFi network then synchronize files. A wireless network can be added either when the network is detected or by manually entering settings information.

  • Page 33: Bluetooth Connections

    The wireless connection icon in the notification area shows a connected status when- ever a wireless connection is present. 5.2 Bluetooth Connections The PWS-770 comes with built-in Bluetooth functionality that allows you to connect and communicate with other Bluetooth-enabled devices. 5.2.1 Setting Up Bluetooth Follow these instructions to set up a Bluetooth connection.
  • Page 34 Select Bluetooth device and tap Next to add Bluetooth device. Select Next for both PWS-770 and the blue tooth device after passkey is con- firmed. The Bluetooth device is successfully added into PWS-770. PWS-770 User Manual...

  • Page 35: Module Connection (Optional)

    It is recommended that you use a passkey to prevent unauthorized access to your PWS-770. 5.3 3G Module Connection (optional) GPRS function is optional with PWS-770. It allows you to make 3G connection to the internet. See "Installing a 3G Module (optional)” on page 11 for installation instruc- tion.

  • Page 36: Setting Up 3G Module

    5.3.1 Setting Up 3G Module Tap PWS-770 driver > 3G_PH8 > PH8 Connection Manager > bin to run the connectionmanager software. On Select Device, select Cinterion PH8 HSPA Wireless Ethernet Adapter. Check APN Name, then enter the access point name of your network service provider on the space.

  • Page 37: Gps Connection (Optional)

    5.4 GPS Connection (optional) GPS function comes optional with PWS-770. It allows you to view your GPS posi- tions. The following illustration demonstrates how the GPS viewer operates. In windows, tap Start > All Programs > u-blox > u-center > u-center to access GPS software u-center.
  • Page 38 When satellites are detected, their positions are shown on the map. PWS-770 User Manual...

  • Page 39: Advanced Settings

    Chapter Advanced Settings...

  • Page 40: Checking Battery Status

    6.1 Checking Battery Status As it is likely you will be using your PWS-770 when out and about, it is important that you monitor the battery status regularly, to ensure you do not run out of power at a critical moment. Double tap on the Power icon on the system tray to view detailed information.

  • Page 41: Maintenance

    LCD screen cleaner. 6.2.3 Cleaning the PWS-770 Turn off the PWS-770 and unplug the power cord. Wipe the screen and exterior with a soft, damp cloth moistened only with water. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners on the screen, as these will discolor the finish and damage the screen.
  • Page 42 PWS-770 User Manual...

  • Page 43: Specifications

    Appendix Specifications...

  • Page 44: Appendix A Specifications

    4ft drop Certification FCC, CE, UL, CB, CCC, BSMI, C-tick 1D / 2D Barcode Scanner 5M Camera MSR 1+2+3 track RFID 13.56M Optional GPS Module Device / Desk Docking Accessories Hand Strap Carry bag VESA Mount External Battery PWS-770 User Manual...

  • Page 45: Optional Accessories

    Battery Low (< 10 %)   Blinking (Orange LED light 0.2 sec, dark 0.8 sec) A.2 Optional Accessories A.2.1 External Battery You can use an external battery to extend the power of your tablet PC. Battery specification: 5000mAh 11.1V PWS-770 User Manual...

  • Page 46: Tablet Pc Docking

    You can use the docking stand to dock the tablet PC when you are at your home or on your office desk. When docked, you can charge both the internal and external bat- teries or transfer data from your tablet PC to another PC. Attach the PWS-770 to the docking stand as shown. PWS-770 User Manual...
  • Page 47 LAN port Connect an RJ-45 cable to access LAN connection. Serial port Connect a serial cable to connect to another PC. USB ports Connect USB connectors to transfer data. DC-IN Connect the AC adapter to charge the battery. PWS-770 User Manual...

  • Page 48: Adjustable Stand

    Connect the AC power adapter to the docking and the mains as shown below. A.2.2.3 Docking Specifications Feature Description Feature Description Product Name PWS-770 desk cradle Model Number PWS-770-CRADLE00E One LAN port One RS-232 Two USB 2.0 host connectors One DC- External I/O Interfaces Power Adapter AC 100V-240V 50/60Hz, 19V/3.42A/65W...
  • Page 49 A.2.3.1 Attaching the Adjustable Stand Fasten four screws to attach the two stand brackets to your Tablet PC. Fasten the four screws to attach the stand to the brackets. Pull to adjust the stand to desirable angle. PWS-770 User Manual...

  • Page 50: Handstrap And Shoulder Strap

    A detachable handstrap and shoulder strap are provided to carry your Tablet PC securely and safely. You can use the supplied handstrap and shoulder strap sepa- rately or together to carry the PWS-770 when you are outside your home or office. When using the handstrap and shoulder strap separately: ...
  • Page 51 Attach the shoulder strap to the rear of your tablet PC using two screws as shown. When using the handstrap and shoulder strap together:  Attach the handstrap to the rear of your tablet PC using the four screws. Then hook the shoulder strap as shown. PWS-770 User Manual...

  • Page 52: Vesa Mount

    A.2.5 Vesa Mount Vesa mount can be used with a variety of alternate mounting solutions such as wall mounts.  Install the vesa mount by screwing on the screws as shown. PWS-770 User Manual...
  • Page 53 PWS-770 User Manual...
  • Page 54 No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form or by any means, electronic, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without prior written permis- sion of the publisher. All brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. © Advantech Co., Ltd. 2013...
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