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  • Page 1: User Manual

    Rugged Tablet PC X10D User Manual Ver 1.0...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Battery Safety ............vi Battery Pack Caution ..........vi Battery Charge Notice ..........vi Storage and Safety Notice ........vii Rugged and Ready to Go ...........1 Symbols Used in this Manual ...........1 Product Features............1 Package Contents ............2 Optional Accessories ............2 Exploring the X10D ............3...
  • Page 4 Connecting to a Telephone Line ......... 19 Connecting Headphones........... 19 Connecting a Microphone ......... 20 Turning On .............. 20 Controlling the X10D ..........21 Using the Touch Screen ........... 21 Using the Control Panel Buttons ......... 23 Using the On-Screen Keyboard ........24 Configuring the Function Buttons........
  • Page 5 X10D User Manual Maintaining the LCD Display ........38 Cleaning the X10D..........38 Appendix ............39 Specifications............39 Optional Accessory ............ 42 Tablet PC Docking..........42 Docking Views............42 Connecting Power to the Docking ........43 Desk Docking Specifications .......... 43 Handstrap and Shoulder Strap ........
  • Page 7: Preface

    X10D User Manual Preface CE Conformity Statement Radio products with the CE alert marking comply with the R&TTE Directive (1999/5/EC) issued by the Commission of the European Community. Compliance with this directive implies conformity to the following European Norms (in brackets are the equivalent international standards).
  • Page 8: Fcc Compliance Statement

    X10D User Manual FCC Compliance Statement This device complies with part 15 of the 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, includ- ing interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 9: Copyright Statement

    X10D User Manual interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna •...
  • Page 11: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions Use the following safety guidelines to help protect yourself and X10D. • Do not attempt to service the X10D yourself. Always follow installation instructions closely. • Be sure that nothing rests on the AC adapter's power cable and that the cable is not located where it can be tripped over or stepped on.
  • Page 12: Battery Safety

    X10D User Manual Battery Safety RTC Battery Caution RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS. • Do not place the battery incorrectly as this may cause danger of explosion.
  • Page 13: Storage And Safety Notice

    X10D User Manual Storage and Safety Notice Although charge Lithium-Ion batteries may be left unused for several months, their capacity may be depleted due to the build up of internal resistance. If this happens they will require recharging prior to use. Lithium-Ion batteries may be stored at temperatures between -20°C to 50°C, however they may be...
  • Page 14 X10D User Manual viii...
  • Page 15: Rugged And Ready To Go

    This user manual outlines all you need to know to set up and use your X10D. If you have any further questions or queries, contact our technical support team via our website: www.aca-digital.com.
  • Page 16: Package Contents

    X10D User Manual Package Contents Ensure all the following items are present when you receive your X10D. If any of these items are missing, contact your vendor immediately. Note Screens used in this manual are for illustrative purposes only. Actual screens may vary based on your product version.
  • Page 17: Exploring The X10D

    X10D User Manual Exploring the X10D Front View Component Microphone Touch-sensitive display (responds to stylus or finger) Power button Number / Tab / Esc buttons 4-Way navigation button with integrated enter button Function buttons Brightness / volume button Keyboard button...
  • Page 18: Right View

    X10D User Manual Component Status LEDs: Battery charge LED: Off: power off Solid Green: green lights on when charging in power off mode, lights off when finish charging. Blinking Green: AC power on & battery is charging in power on mode.
  • Page 19: Left View With Telephone Jack

    X10D User Manual Left View with Telephone Jack 3 4 5 6 Left View with 3G SIM Card Slot (optional) 3 4 5 6 Component PC card slot (PCMCIA) Compact Flash card slot Headphone jack Microphone jack Telephone line jack/3G SIM card slot (optional)
  • Page 20: Rear View

    Rear View Component Stylus Battery compartment cover Bottom View Component Docking connector...
  • Page 21: Getting Started

    Repeat the above steps in reverse to remove the battery. Connecting the Power Before you can use your X10D, you must fully charge the battery. Connect the power adapter as shown and leave to charge for a minimum of 4 hours before use.
  • Page 22: Professional Embedded

    Turning On for the First Time If you are using Windows XP Professional Embedded When you first turn on the X10D, the following setup screens will appear. Follow these instructions to validate your version of Windows XP and set up your system correctly.
  • Page 23 X10D User Manual 4. Enter a name to identify your X10D. This the name by which it will be recognized on all connected networks. You can also enter a description if required. Tap Next to continue. 5. Enter an administrator password and re-confirm.
  • Page 24 Internet to run the Internet Configuration Wizard. Tap Next to continue. 9. Enter the names of other users of your X10D. You can add up to five users. Tap Next to continue. 10. Tap Finish to complete the setup.
  • Page 25: Recovering From A System Crash If You Are Using Windows Xp Professional Embedded

    In the unlikely event that your X10D should crash, do the following to re-boot your system. 1. Press the power button to turn on the X10D. During boot- up, PRESS UP KEY TO RUN RESTORE... is displayed. Press the up arrow button.
  • Page 26 Windows XPE Recovery folder on your local drive to the USB flash drive. 7. Connect the USB flash drive and a keyboard to your X10D and turn on the computer. 8. Press the Del key repeatedly during boot up to enter the BIOS screen.
  • Page 27: Inserting A Memory Card

    You can insert a Compact Flash memory card to store data, which needs to be later transferred to another machine, or to simply expand the storage capacity of the X10D. You can use Compact Flash cards up to 2GB in size.
  • Page 28: Removing A Memory Card

    X10D User Manual Removing a Memory Card 1. Open the memory card compartment cover. 2. Press the Compact Flash card inwards, until it clicks. 3. Release and the card will pop out. 4. Remove the card and close the memory card compartment cover.
  • Page 29: Inserting A Pcmcia Card

    X10D User Manual Inserting a PCMCIA Card You can also insert a PCMCIA card to store and transfer data between computers with compatible PC card capabilities. 1. Open the memory card compartment cover. 2. Insert the PCMCIA card, until it clicks into place.
  • Page 30: Removing A Pcmcia Card

    X10D User Manual Removing a PCMCIA Card 1. Open the memory card compartment cover. 2. Press the PCMCIA card switch inwards until the card pops out. 3. Remove the card. 4. Close the memory card compartment cover.
  • Page 31: Inserting 3G Sim Card (Optional)

    X10D User Manual Inserting 3G SIM Card (optional) 1. Open the left side cover where 3G SIM card slot is located. 2. Make sure the system is off and push the SIM card into the slot with the metallic part facing up and the clipped corner facing outward until it clicks into place.
  • Page 32: Making Connections

    X10D User Manual Making Connections Connecting to a Monitor You can connect the X10D to an external monitor for enhanced viewing. Connect one end of a VGA cable to the VGA port on the right side of the X10D. Connect the other end to the VGA port on the monitor.
  • Page 33: Connection To A Network

    Connecting to a Telephone Line If you are accessing the Internet via a regular telephone line, you can connect the X10D using the telephone jack on the left side of the X10D. Connecting Headphones You can connect a pair of...
  • Page 34: Connecting A Microphone

    The X10D features and in-built microphone, but you can connect an external microphone if needed. Connect the microphone to the microphone jack on the left side of the X10D as shown. Turning On Press and hold the power button to turn on the X10D.
  • Page 35: Controlling The X10D

    The X10D is equipped with touch screen technology, for ease of use when you are on the go. Simply use the pen to select icons and run applications. Remove the pen from its holder at the rear of the X10D and you are ready to go. Calibrating the Touch Screen To calibrate the touch screen, tap Start >...
  • Page 36: Using The Tap Function

    X10D User Manual 2. Tap the Calibrate tab and you will see two options: • Standard Calibration: select this option to start 5 points Standard Calibration. • Advanced Calibration: select this option to use 4, 9, 16, or 25 points to cali- brate the screen.
  • Page 37: Using The Control Panel Buttons

    See below for a description of each button and its function. Button Name Function Power Press to power on and off the X10D Numbers Press to enter numbers Arrows Press to move up, down, left, right Enter Press to emulate the Enter key...
  • Page 38: Using The On-Screen Keyboard

    X10D User Manual Using the On-Screen Keyboard Press the button to bring up the on-screen keyboard. Use pen to tap and enter letters, numbers and symbols as you would with a regular keyboard. To type capital letters tap the lock icon on the on-screen keyboard.
  • Page 39: Adjusting Screen Brightness

    X10D User Manual Adjusting Screen Brightness 1. Press and hold the button. 2. Press the up arrow to increase brightness, or the down arrow to decrease brightness. Adjusting the Volume 1. Press and hold the button. 2. Press the right arrow to increase the volume, or the left arrow to decrease the volume.
  • Page 40 X10D User Manual...
  • Page 41: Wireless Connections

    Contact a wireless service provider for more information. The X10D comes pre-loaded with WLAN module, you can send and receive signals 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 42 X10D User Manual 3. You are prompted to enter a WEP key for secure access. Contact the network administrator for this key. 4. Enter the required WEP key and reenter the key for confirmation and then tap Connect. 5. The wireless connection is negotiated and you see the following screen.
  • Page 43: Configuring A New Wireless Network

    X10D User Manual Configuring a New Wireless Network Should you need to configure a set of computers to create a new wireless network, do the following: 1. Tap the wireless icon in the Windows system tray to open the Wireless Network Connection Status screen.
  • Page 44 X10D User Manual 6. Insert your USB flash drive into a free USB slot and select the drive name from the drop- down list.Tap Next to continue. 7. All your current network settings are copied to your USB flash disk. Tap Next to continue.
  • Page 45: Bluetooth Connections

    X10D User Manual Bluetooth Connections The X10D comes with built-in Bluetooth functionality that allows you to connect and communicate with other Bluetooth-enabled devices. Setting Up Bluetooth Follow these instructions to set up a Bluetooth connection. 1. Tap Start > Control Panel and double-tap Bluetooth Device Properties to open the Bluetooth Devices screen.
  • Page 46 If the other device has successfully accepted the passkey, the devices are connected and the Wizard finishes. Note It is recommended that you use a passkey to prevent unauthorized access to your X10D.
  • Page 47: Gprs Connection (Optional)

    X10D User Manual GPRS Connection (optional) GPRS function is optional with X10D. It allows you to make 3G connection to the internet. See “Inserting 3G SIM Card (optional)” on page 17 for installation instruction. Tap Start > All Programs > Sierra Wireless > 3G Watcher > 3G Watcher to run the 3G software.
  • Page 48: Gps Connection (Optional)

    X10D User Manual GPS Connection (optional) GPS function comes optional with X10D. It allows you to view your GPS positions. The following illustration demonstrates how the GPS viewer operates. It is only an example. 1. From the Com Port drop down menu...
  • Page 49: Advanced Settings

    X10D User Manual Advanced Settings Configuring Touch Screen Function Tap the pointer device icon in the system tray then select the Tools tab > or tap Start > All Programs > PenMount Universal Driver > PenMount Control Panel to access PenMount Control Panel.
  • Page 50: Checking Battery Status

    X10D User Manual Checking Battery Status As it is likely you will be using your X10D 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.
  • Page 51: Power Options

    X10D User Manual Power Options You can configure specific power options to best suit your needs and to get the most out of your battery. Tap on the battery icon in the system tray to view the power options menu. See below for a description of the settings for each power option.
  • Page 52: Maintenance

    LCD screen cleaner. Cleaning the X10D 1. Turn off the X10D and unplug the power cord. 2. 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 53: Appendix

    X10D User Manual Appendix Specifications Feature Description Windows XP Embedded/ Operating System Windows XP Professional Embedded Windows Vista Embedded Processor Core 2 Duo U7500 Chipset GME965 & ICH8M Memory One SO-DIMM DDRI 533 support up to 2GB Compact Flash Memory Card (2GB CF Memory Storage card) or 2.5”...
  • Page 54 X10D User Manual Feature Description Power LED: Off: Power off Solid green: Lit when charging in power off mode, off when charging is complete Blinking green: Power on, battery is charging in power on mode Solid yellow: Power on, battery low...
  • Page 55 X10D User Manual Feature Description Operating Temperature: -20ºC to 60ºC Environment Storage Temperature -40ºC to 70ºC Operating Humidity 5% ~ 95% Rugged Rating IP65, 3ft drop, MIL-STD-810F, MIL-STD-461E Certification CE, FCC, VCCI, C-tick, WEEE, CCC AC adaptor and Power cord Desk Docking Hand Strap &...
  • Page 56: Optional Accessory

    When docked, you can charge power to and transfer data from your tablet PC to another PC. Attach the X10D to the PC docking stand as shown. Docking Views See below for the rear view of the docking and a description of all ports and connectors.
  • Page 57: Connecting Power To The Docking

    Connect the AC power adapter to the docking and the mains as shown below. Desk Docking Specifications Feature Description Product Name X10D Tablet PC Docking Model Number X10DC Two USB 2.0 host connectors (Or Factory Option: Four USB) External I/O Interfaces...
  • Page 58: 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 separately or together to carry the X10D when you are outside your home or office. Handstrap Shoulder Strap...
  • Page 59 X10D User Manual • Attach the shoulder strap to the rear of your tablet PC using the two short screws as shown. When using the handstrap and shoulder strap together: • Attach the handstrap and shoulder bag to the rear of your tablet PC using four screws as shown.
  • Page 60: Tablet Pc Holster

    X10D User Manual Tablet PC Holster Tablet PC holster can attach directly to tablet PC. It enables you to work freely with both hands while distributing the weight of the tablet PC throughout the upper torso. 1. Loosen the shoulder straps, put your arms through the shoulder straps.
  • Page 61: Vehicle Mount

    X10D User Manual Vehicle Mount Use the vehicle mount to mount the tablet PC to a vehicle bumper. 1. Attach the rail bolt to the bumper as shown and use a wrench to tighten each nut alternately. 2. Loosen the double socket arm by turning the knob counter clockwise and attach it to the ball base of the tray.
  • Page 62: Vesa Mount

    X10D User Manual 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.

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