Winmate IA83 User Manual

Winmate IA83 User Manual

10.4 inch & 12.1 inch rugged tablet pc (intel atom n270 based tablet pc)
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Rugged Computing
IA83 Rugged Tablet PC
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(Intel
ATOM N270 Based Tablet PC)

USERS MANUAL

Version: 1.1
R10IA8M-RTXXGP 10.4 inch Rugged Tablet PC
R12IA8M-RTXXGP 12.1 inch Rugged Tablet PC
Users Manual
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  • Page 1: Users Manual

    Rugged Computing IA83 Rugged Tablet PC ® (Intel ATOM N270 Based Tablet PC) USERS MANUAL Version: 1.1 R10IA8M-RTXXGP 10.4 inch Rugged Tablet PC R12IA8M-RTXXGP 12.1 inch Rugged Tablet PC Users Manual Rugged Tablet PCs...
  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    Rugged Computing IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please read these instructions carefully before using the product and save for later reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Clean the product with a damp soft cloth. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners as it may cause permanent damage to the screen.
  • Page 3 Warranty Winmate warrants that each of its products will be free from material and workmanship defects for a period of one year from the invoice date. If the customer discovers a defect, Winmate will, at its option, repair or replace the defective product at no charge to the customer, provided it is returned during the warranty period of one year, with transportation charges prepaid.
  • Page 4: Customer Service

    Rugged Computing Customer Service We provide service guide for any problem as follow steps:First, visit the website http://www.winmate.com.tw to find the update information about the product. Second, contact with your distributor, sales representative, or our customer service center for technical support if you need additional assistance. You may have the following information ready before you call:...
  • Page 5: Safety Precautions

    Rugged Computing Safety Precautions Warning!  Always completely disconnect the power cord from your chassis whenever you work with the hardware. Do not make connections while the power is on. Sensitive electronic components can be damaged by sudden power surges. Only experienced electronics personnel should open the PC chassis.
  • Page 6: Packaging List

    Rugged Computing Packaging List This product is shipped with the items list below. Please make sure that all are in your package. Item Description Note Default Packing Accessories 1 piece of 6 Cell Li-Ion Battery Pack 1 piece of Rugged Tablet PC Users Manual. 1 piece of CD for System Driver Utility.
  • Page 7 Rugged Computing 1 pieces of Desktop Docking Stand with a battery charger station 1 pieces of Car power charger adapter Other battery if necessary in order Users Manual Rugged Table PCs...
  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Rugged Computing Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS............. 2 PACKAGING LIST ....................6 CHAPTER 1 GETTING STARTED ..............11 1.1 C AC P ONNECTING THE OWER ....................... 11 1.2 T PC ..................... 12 URNING N AND FF THE ABLET 1.2.1 ....................URNING ON THE ABLET 1.2.2 .....................
  • Page 9 Rugged Computing 4.2.1 Main Menu ............................ 65 4.2.2 Advanced Menu .......................... 65 4.2.3 Boot Menu ............................ 68 4.2.4 Security Menu ..........................69 4.2.5 Exit Menu ............................. 70 4.2.6 Others ............................71 CHAPTER 5 DRIVER INSTALLATION ............74 5.1 I NSTALLATION OF HIPSET RIVER NSTALLATION...
  • Page 10: Getting Started

    Rugged Computing CHAPTER 1 Getting Started Users Manual Rugged Table PCs...
  • Page 11: Chapter 1 Getting Started

    Rugged Computing CHAPTER 1 GETTING STARTED This chapter guides you to get the Rugged Tablet PC ready for operating. 1.1 Connecting the AC Power Our tablet PC can operate either on the external AC power adapter or internal battery power. It is suggested that you use AC power when you start up the tablet PC first time.
  • Page 12: Turning On And Off The Tablet Pc

    Rugged Computing 1.2 Turning On and Off the Tablet PC 1.2.1 Turning on the Tablet PC 1. Place your tablet PC on a flat and stable surface or holding the tablet PC on your hand. 2. Make sure that the tablet PC is either connected to AC power or the battery pack with power.
  • Page 13: The Optimized Use For Sunlight Readable Touchscreen

    Rugged Computing 1.3 The Optimized Use for Sunlight Readable Touchscreen. With the imposed reflective function, the modified LCD can reflect the ambient light passing the LCD cell and utilize the reflected light beams as its illumination. The stronger the ambient light is, the brighter the LCD will appear. As a result, the modified LCD is viewable under lighting conditions.
  • Page 14: Taking A Look At I/O Functions (For 10.4 Inch Rugged Tablet Pc)

    Rugged Computing 1.4 Taking a Look at I/O Functions (for 10.4 inch Rugged Tablet PC) This section we will show the Tablet PC external connection parts and their functions. Front side Control Functions Power On Button Menu LED Indicator for Up &...
  • Page 15: Led Indicator Status Description

    Rugged Computing LED Indicator Status Description LED Term Power mode Battery Status Storage Wi-Fi Status Status Indicator Indicator Green light: Orange Light: Green light: Green light: Status when Power Under charging when storage when Wi-Fi Description under under Red Blinking operation.
  • Page 16 Rugged Computing Components Function Description See Other Intro. Stylus Slot Easy to take out and plug in the stylus pen. The Tablet PC has one stylus pen in accessory. Our default stylus is only recommended for use in our Tablet PC. Right side Input/ Output Front Side Components...
  • Page 17 Rugged Computing Left side Input/ Output Front Side Micro In Power Input Audio Out USB x2 Components Function Description See Other Intro. LAN Port The product can support 10/100/1000 Mbit Giga LAN ethernet, connect RJ-45 LAN cable to LAN port. Audio Port Audio ouput, Microphone input Two USB2.0 compliance ports for...
  • Page 18 Rugged Computing Top side Input/ Output Button side Input/ Output Front Side Docking Slot Components Function Description See Other Intro. Docking Slot The Docking slot can connect to docking device as docking cradle, the maximum funciotn of the docking connector can support 1x power input, 4 USB2.0 ports.
  • Page 19: Taking A Look At I/O Functions (For 12.1 Inch Rugged Tablet Pc)

    Rugged Computing 1.5 Taking a Look at I/O Functions (for 12.1 inch Rugged Tablet PC) This section we will show the Tablet PC external connection parts and their functions. Front side Control Functions Power on Button LED Indicator for Power, Battery, HDD and Wi-Fi Status Menu Up &...
  • Page 20 Rugged Computing LED Indicator Status Description LED Term Power mode Battery Status Storage Wi-Fi Status Status Indicator Indicator Green light: Orange Light: Green light: Green light: Status when Power Under charging when storage when Wi-Fi Description under under Red Blinking operation.
  • Page 21 Rugged Computing Rear side Stylus Stylus Carry Hole WiFi Ant. Components Function Description See Other Intro. Stylus Slot Easy to take out and plug in the stylus pen. The Tablet PC has one stylus pen in accessory. Our default stylus is only recommended for use in our Tablet PC.
  • Page 22 Rugged Computing Components Function Description See Other Intro. RS232 Port Connect RS232 cable D-SUB 9pin to the RS232 port. Sim Card Slot SD Card Slot VGA Port Connect VGA cable to the VGA output port, and the other side connect to monitor VGA input. Users Manual Rugged Table PCs...
  • Page 23 Rugged Computing Left side Input/ Output Front Side Micro In Power Input Audio Out USB x2 Components Function Description See Other Intro. LAN Port The product can support 10/100/1000 Mbit Giga LAN ethernet, connect RJ-45 LAN cable to LAN port. Audio Port Audio ouput, Microphone input Two USB2.0 compliance ports for...
  • Page 24 Rugged Computing Components Function Description See Other Intro. Docking Slot The Docking slot can connect to docking device as docking cradle, the maximum funciotn of the docking connector can support 1x power input, 4 USB2.0 ports. Our Tablet PC can support one Multi-functional Desktop Docking Station for optional accessory.
  • Page 25: Product Features And Specification

    Rugged Computing 1.6 Product Features and Specification 1.6.2 Product Features Our Rugged Tablet PCs are designed with state of the art industrial use, versatile functionality and solid products. With great mobility support and battery management, our products can fulfill most of outdoor tablet applications.
  • Page 26: Product Specification

    Rugged Computing 1.6.2 Product Specification The product specification as the following table description: System Specification System Processor Intel Atom N270 1.6GHz BIOS AMI System BIOS System Chipset Intel 945 GSE + ICH7 Chipset System Memory 1 x SODIMM, Max 2GB DDR2 667 LAN Controller Broadcom BCM57780A1KMLG Chipset, 10/100/1000 Mbps Storage...
  • Page 27 Rugged Computing System Specification (continues) Mechanical and Environment Weight 2.2 Kg (w/o accessories) Operating -10 deg.C to 55 deg.C (with HDD solution) Temperature* -20 deg.C to 60 deg.C (with SSD solution) 10% to 90% (non condensing) Operating Humidity IP Proof IP54 Mounting VESA mount, Vehicle mount...
  • Page 28 Rugged Computing CHAPTER 2 Operating Tablet PC and HotTab Hotkey Utility Users Manual Rugged Table PCs...
  • Page 29: Chapter 2 Operating Tablet Pc And Hottab Hotkey Utility

    Rugged Computing CHAPTER 2 OPERATING TABLET PC AND HOTTAB HOTKEY UTILITY This Chapter will guide you how to operate the Tablet PC, including start / stop the PC, and how to use menu function including basic hardware function adjustment and the HotTab hotkey utility software that is very easy & helpful for operating the computer.
  • Page 30: Quick To Know Menu And Hottab Hotkey Function

    Rugged Computing 2.2 Quick to Know Menu and HotTab Hotkey Function This section will introduce you about our easy-of-use front panel functionality. Our Tablet PC front panel buttons support very easy way and useful function to adjust Brightness, Volume and watch Battery current status. For six programmable Hotkey function can also be defined by user to control by their common use application.
  • Page 31 Rugged Computing Push “Menu” button Show current Battery status Time Users Manual Rugged Table PCs...
  • Page 32 Rugged Computing Menu Function Adjustment Action Function Description Funtion Adjustment Show current on/off of Push Wireless\ Bluetooth \3G \ “Menu” GPS\ and Camera mode. button 1. WiFi on/off Time 2. Bluetooth on/off 3. 3G on/off 4. GPS on/off 5. Camera On/Off Push “Menu”...
  • Page 33 Rugged Computing We strongly recommend you to check Lock/ Unlock condition before turn off Users Manual Rugged Table PCs...
  • Page 34: How To Use Hottab Hotkey Function

    Rugged Computing 2.2.2 How to use HotTab Hotkey Function From the operation system installation, we will provide you Hot-tab Hotkey software utility. After installation, you can see the shortcut on desktop of computer. Click the shortcut and you can see the software application at center of desktop.
  • Page 35 Rugged Computing 1. F1 Hot TAB functions will show four functions A. The first is virtual mouse B. Screen rotation C. Onscreen Keyboard Users Manual Rugged Table PCs...
  • Page 36 Rugged Computing 2. F2 to F3 function key You can use “Browse” and choose the execution program file. Users Manual Rugged Table PCs...
  • Page 37 Rugged Computing ※Hot-swap function operation manual Hot-Swap Second Battery Operation (Optional) A. Second Battery Specification The second Li-Ion 2600mAh back-up battery support half operating time of main battery. Second Battery Specification: -Li-Ion 2600mAh Battery Cell, 11.1V B. Installed Hot-Swap Battery Plug the second battery while the Main battery in low power status.
  • Page 38 Rugged Computing Use the two Thumb screws to tighten the second battery. iii. Push Menu button that will show the Main/ Second Battery Status. **NOTE When the Hot-Swap battery low, PUSH F3L to change battery back to Main Step1. When the main battery power, and swap other Hot-swap battery.
  • Page 39 Rugged Computing 3. Power Manage function 4. System Information When you press menu 5 time, you can see the system information. 5. Low battery warning: When the battery under 10%, system will show the battery low to remind you to change the new battery or insert adapter to charge.
  • Page 40: Connecting To A Wireless Network

    Rugged Computing 2.2.3 Connecting to a Wireless Network To connect to a wireless network: 1. Push Menu function and making sure the Wireless function is “On”. Please using the defult Windows Wireless Network Connection utility. Users Manual Rugged Table PCs...
  • Page 41: Using The Bluetooth Wireless Feature

    Rugged Computing 2.2.5 Using the Bluetooth Wireless Feature We apply Bluetooth 2.1+ EDR module for default function of the Tablet PC series. Depending on your application, the Bluetooth module can give you capability for short-range wireless communicaitons between devices without requiring a cable connection.
  • Page 42 Rugged Computing 4. When under connecting, left click to check the connection status, or choose “Unplug” to remove the connection. Users Manual Rugged Table PCs...
  • Page 43: Using The 3G Feature

    Rugged Computing 2.2.5 Using the 3G Feature We apply a PCI Express® full size 3G module for default function of the Tablet PC series. Depending on your application, the 3G module can datacard and host PC software combination deliver multiband CDMA2000® 1xEV-DO, UMTS, and GSM wireless wide area network (WWAN) connectivity in a single hardware configuration.
  • Page 44 Rugged Computing 3. Confirm whether to detect the telecommunications system operators, then press the “Connect” connect to 3G networks. Users Manual Rugged Table PCs...
  • Page 45 Rugged Computing 4. After initialization is completed, it will automatically connect to 3G networks. Note: No additional driver installation is required for 3G module. Users Manual Rugged Table PCs...
  • Page 46: Using The Gps Feature

    Rugged Computing 2.2.6 Using the GPS Feature We apply a PCI Express® full size 3G module for default function of the Tablet PC series. Depending on your application, the 3G module can datacard and host PC software combination deliver multiband CDMA2000® 1xEV-DO, UMTS, and GSM wireless wide area network (WWAN) connectivity in a single hardware configuration.
  • Page 47 Rugged Computing 3. Setting the Receiver Port to COM9 4. Setting the Receiver Baudrate to 9600 Users Manual Rugged Table PCs...
  • Page 48 Rugged Computing 5. GPS Module will start Cold Start. When the positioning is complete, the Fix Mode will appear as DR 6. You can choose coldstart, warmstart or Hotstart from Receiver Action Users Manual Rugged Table PCs...
  • Page 49: Using The Camera Feature (Optional

    Rugged Computing 2.2.7 Using the Camera Feature (Optional) We apply a internal 2M Pixels Web Camera module for default function of the Tablet PC series. 1. Choose HotTab AP Menu function and making sure the Camera Module is “On”. 2. Press F1 button to into the functional hot key setting. You can choose any functional key as a shortcut to open the camera function.
  • Page 50 Rugged Computing 3. Click the icon to take a picture. Users Manual Rugged Table PCs...
  • Page 51 Rugged Computing CHAPTER 3 Tablet PC Power Management Users Manual Rugged Table PCs...
  • Page 52: Chapter 3 Tablet Pc Power Management

    Rugged Computing CHAPTER 3 TABLET PC POWER MANAGEMENT 3.1 About AC Adapter Our Tablet PC support one set of AC adapter and power code by country area. Please confirm with your dealer for appropriate power code if necessary. **Caution 1. When you disconnect the AC adapter, disconnect from the electrical outlet first and then from the tablet PC.
  • Page 53: Charging And Checking Charging Status

    Rugged Computing 3.2 Charging and Checking Charging Status 3.2.1 Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack is the internal power source for the tablet PC. It is rechargeable using the AC adapter. The operating time of a fully charged battery pack depends on how you are using the tablet PC. When your applications often access peripherals, you will experience a shorter operating time.
  • Page 54: Charging Approaches

    Rugged Computing 3.2.3 Charging Approaches There are two ways recommended to charge the battery pack. 1. By connecting the AC adapter to the tablet PC and an electrical outlet. The Battery Charge Indicator on the tablet PC glowed orange to indicate that charging is in progress.
  • Page 55 Rugged Computing has been fully charged; otherwise you will get a prematurely charged battery. Users Manual Rugged Table PCs...
  • Page 56: Checking The Battery Level

    Rugged Computing 3.2.3 Checking the Battery Level Any battery level indication is an estimated result. The actual operating time can be different from the estimated time, depending on how you are using the tablet PC. In Windows operating system, you can check the approximate battery level using the battery meter function.
  • Page 57: Regulating The Battery

    Rugged Computing 3.2.4 Regulating the Battery If the battery is used frequently, recommend you to regulate the battery every month. And if you have following conditions, please regulate the battery immediately:  The battery status is incorrect battery level.  The battery pack is not use above one month. ...
  • Page 58: Battery Low Signals And Actions

    Rugged Computing for few hours (4 hours normally for 5200mAh battery for example). 6. While the power level running out, you can charge the battery again. When the battery is fully charged, it’s finished to regulate. You can turn on the tablet PC to normal use.
  • Page 59: Replacing The Battery Pack

    Rugged Computing 3.3 Replacing the Battery Pack CAUTION: 1. There is danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. The Battery only can replace with the tablet PC manufacturer’s optional battery packs. Discard used batteries according to the dealer’s instructions.
  • Page 60 Rugged Computing Users Manual Rugged Table PCs...
  • Page 61: Power Management

    Rugged Computing 3.4 Power Management Our Rugged Tablet PC series support ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) for power management. The power management feature allows you to reduce the power consumption for energy saving. With an ACPI-compliant operating system such as Windows XP, power supply to different tablet PC components is controlled on an as-needed basis.
  • Page 62: Power-Saving Tips

    Rugged Computing 3.5 Power-Saving Tips The following are some Power-Saving Tips suggestions to maximize the battery’s operating time.  Do not disable Power Management.  Decrease the LCD brightness to the lowest comfortable level.  Shorten the length of time before Windows turn off the display. ...
  • Page 63 CHAPTER 4 Expanding Your Tablet PC Users Manual Rugged Tablet PCs...
  • Page 64: Chapter 4 Expanding Your Tablet Pc

    Rugged Computing CHAPTER 4 EXPANDING YOUR TABLET PC 4.1 How and When to Use BIOS Setup For enter to the Tablet PC BIOS setup, you need connect to external usb keyboarb, press “Del” key when the prompt appears on the screen during start up.
  • Page 65: Bios Functions

    Rugged Computing 4.2 BIOS Functions 4.2.1 Main Menu The main menu contains the information of the Tablet system including BIOS version, processor, system memory, time, and date. 4.2.2 Advanced Menu The advanced menu contains the configuration information of CPU, IDE/ SATA, ACPI, APM Configuration and Battery Calibration(see Chapter 3.2.4 for detail).
  • Page 66 Rugged Computing 1. CPU Configuration 2. IDE/ SATA Configuration Users Manual Rugged Table PCs...
  • Page 67 Rugged Computing ACPI Configuration 4. ACPI Configuration Sets the Resume On LAN and Resume On RTC Alarm function. (1). Resume On LAN:Disable or Enable LAB GPI to generate a wake event. (2). Resume On RTC Alarm Note:The LAN Resume function only works in AC mode, not works in Users Manual Rugged Table PCs...
  • Page 68: Boot Menu

    Rugged Computing battery mode. 5. Battery Calibration The detail of Battery calibration is show in chapter 3.2.4. 4.2.3 Boot Menu The Boot menu sets the sequence of the devices to be searched for the operating system. The bootable devices will be automatically detected during POST and shown here, allowing you to set the sequence that the BIOS uses to look for a boot device from which to load the operating system.
  • Page 69: Security Menu

    Rugged Computing Chck the Hard Disk Device in Hard Disk Drives. 4.2.4 Security Menu Change Supervisor Password, Change User Passwaord and Clear User Password. Users Manual Rugged Table PCs...
  • Page 70: Exit Menu

    Rugged Computing 4.2.5 Exit Menu The Exit menu displays ways of exiting BIOS Setup utility. After finishing with your settings, you must save and exit so that the changes can take effect. Save Canges and Exit saves the changes you have made and exits BIOS Setup utility.
  • Page 71: Others

    Rugged Computing 4.2.6 Others In order to install the operating system's stability, please do the following BIOS setting before install the operating system Users Manual Rugged Table PCs...
  • Page 72 Rugged Computing When complete the operating system installation, please set back to default 8 USB Ports. Users Manual Rugged Table PCs...
  • Page 73: Driver Installation

    Rugged Computing CHAPTER 5 Driver Installation Users Manual Rugged Table PCs...
  • Page 74: Chapter 5 Driver Installation

    Rugged Computing CHAPTER 5 DRIVER INSTALLATION Through Chapter 5.1 to 5.8 to go further for Rugged Tablet PC driver installation guide, you can easily install all related drivers if with out operation system by yourself. The default system will include operation system and you do need to install any of drivers at first time use.
  • Page 75 Rugged Computing Step.3 Click on “Next“ to install driver. Step.4 Click on “Yes “ to agree License Step.5 Click on “Next“ to install driver. Users Manual Rugged Table PCs...
  • Page 76 Rugged Computing Step.6 Click on “Next“ to install driver. Step.7 Click on “Yes, I want to restart this computer now“ to go on. Users Manual Rugged Table PCs...
  • Page 77: Graphic Driver Installation

    Rugged Computing 5.2 Graphic Driver Installation The system is equipped with Intel 945 GSE Chipset + ICH7Companion Device. The Intel Graphic Drivers should be installed first, and it will enable “Video Controller (VGA compatible). Follow the instructions below to complete the installation. You will quickly complete the installation.
  • Page 78 Rugged Computing Step.4 Click on “Next “ to install Driver. Step.5 Click on “Yes “ to agree License. Step.6 Click on “Yes, I want to restart this computer now“ to go on. Users Manual Rugged Table PCs...
  • Page 79: Audio Driver Installation

    Rugged Computing 5.3 Audio Driver Installation The system is equipped with the ALC655 is a 16-bit, full-duplex AC'97 Rev. 2.3 compatible six-channel audio CODEC designed for PC multimedia systems, including host/soft audio and AMR/CNR-based designs. The ALC655 CODEC provides three pairs of stereo outputs with 5-bit volume control, a mono output, and multiple stereo and mono inputs, along with flexible mixing, gain, and mute functions to provide a complete integrated audio solution for PCs.
  • Page 80: Lan Driver Installation

    Rugged Computing Step.3 Click on “Yes, I want to restart my computer now” to finish installation. LAN Driver Installation Follow the steps below to complete the installation of the LAN drivers. You will quickly complete the installation. Step.1 In the Device Manager menu, select LAN device, and right click select update driver Users Manual Rugged Table PCs...
  • Page 81 Rugged Computing Step.2 Follow the step by step and click “Next” to finish the driver installation. Step.3 Insert the Driver Utility CD. Open the file document “LAN”. Users Manual Rugged Table PCs...
  • Page 82 Rugged Computing Step.4 Select the correct file in the document and click on open to execute the setup. Step. 5 Click on “Finish“ and go on. Step.6 Lan device will be correctly displayed in device manager. Users Manual Rugged Table PCs...
  • Page 83: Hottab Utility Driver Installations

    Rugged Computing 5.5 HotTab Utility Driver Installations With our HotTab software application utility, user can very easy to control and program their usual hotkey for help their job. Step.1 Insert the Driver Utility CD. Open the file document “Hot TAB”. Press the Setup.exe to execute the installation program.
  • Page 84: Wireless Lan Driver Installation

    Rugged Computing Framework from the following link. http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=0856EACB-4 362-4B0D-8EDD-AAB15C5E04F5&displaylang=en or install it from the Hottab folder. 5.6 Wireless LAN Driver Installation Following the step by step to finish the driver installation Step.1 Insert the Driver Utility CD. Open the file document “Wireless”. Execute the installation program.
  • Page 85: Bluetooth Driver Installations

    Rugged Computing 5.7 Bluetooth Driver Installations Following the step by step to finish the driver installation Step.1 Insert the Driver Utility CD. Open the file document “Bluetooth”. Press “Install” to execute the installation program. Step.2 Choose “Accept” icon and click “Next” to go to installation Users Manual Rugged Table PCs...
  • Page 86 Rugged Computing Step.3 Follow the step by step and click “Next” to finish the driver installation. Users Manual Rugged Table PCs...
  • Page 87: Module Driver Installations

    Rugged Computing 5.8 3G Module Driver Installations Following the step by step to finish the driver installation Step.1 Insert the Driver Utility CD. Open the file document “3G”. Press “Install” to execute the installation program. Users Manual Rugged Table PCs...
  • Page 88: Gps Module Driver Installations

    Rugged Computing 5.9 GPS Module Driver Installations Following the step by step to finish the driver installation Step.1 Insert the Driver Utility CD. Open the file document “GPS”. Press “ublox_A4_U5_USB_drv3264_install_UI” to execute the installation program. Step.2 Select the “English” and click the “ok” to next step Users Manual Rugged Table PCs...
  • Page 89 Rugged Computing Step.3 Press “Next’ to install the driver. Step.4 Press “I Agree” to install the driver. Users Manual Rugged Table PCs...
  • Page 90 Rugged Computing Step.5 Click “Finish” to complete the installation. Users Manual Rugged Table PCs...
  • Page 91: Touch Driver Installation

    Rugged Computing 5.10 Touch Driver Installation TouchKit is the Premier Touch software, which contains drivers of the touch panel controllers for the specified communication connectors, RS232, PS/2 and USB, and the other two utilities. The two utilities are as follows: Touch Tray support ...
  • Page 92 Rugged Computing Step.3 Choose Install PS/2 interface driver and select “Next” to go on. Step.4 Choose “No” for 4 point calibration and click “Next” to continue installation. Step.5 Choose “Next” to go on the installation. Users Manual Rugged Table PCs...
  • Page 93 Rugged Computing Step.6 After few seconds of installation, click on “Finish” and choose restart computer to final the installation. Note: Configuration Utility After finishing the installation, please follow the steps to test the configuration utility. Step.1 Click the “TouchKit” shortcut function in the desktop. Users Manual Rugged Table PCs...
  • Page 94 Rugged Computing Step.2 To make sure the touch controller is in the com1. Step.3 Correct 4 point locations on screen with the Panel. Screen display as follows Users Manual Rugged Table PCs...
  • Page 95 Rugged Computing Step.4 If 4 point’s calibration tests are fine, push “yes” to finish the test. Users Manual Rugged Table PCs...
  • Page 96 Rugged Computing CHAPTER 6 Caring Your Tablet PC Users Manual Rugged Table PCs...
  • Page 97: Chapter 6 Caring Your Tablet Pc

    Rugged Computing CHAPTER 6 CARING YOUR TABLET PC There are few tips for location, cleaning guideline, and for take care of battery pack and touch-screen. Please follow these tips for safeguarding the integrity of your tablet PC data as well as the tablet PC itself.
  • Page 98 Rugged Computing type material (ex. Acetone), Ethyl alcohol, toluene, ethyl acid or Methyl chloride to clear the panel. It might permanently damage the panel. If still not clean, apply a small amount of non-ammonia,  non-alcohol based glass cleaner onto a clean, soft, lint-free cloth, and wipe the screen Users Manual Rugged Table PCs...
  • Page 99: Battery Protection Tips

    Rugged Computing 6.3 Battery Protection Tips It is recommended temperature range for charging the battery  pack between 5 deg C ~ 45 deg C. To avoid harm to the battery, recharge the battery pack when it is  nearly discharged. When recharging, make sure that the battery pack is fully charged.
  • Page 100: Touch Screen Protection Tips

    Rugged Computing 6.4 Touch screen Protection Tips Avoid using excessive force to the display, when use the finger or  the included touch screen stylus pen on the display, the recommended force can not over 200gf. Besides the included stylus, using a sharp or metallic object may ...
  • Page 101: Trouble Shooting From Atol

    Rugged Computing 6.5 Trouble shooting from A to L A. Battery Problem Condition Check Point The battery does not charge Make sure that the AC adapter is properly  (Battery Charge indicator connected. does not light orange. Make sure that the battery is not too hot or cold. ...
  • Page 102: Hardware Driver Problem

    Rugged Computing E. Hardware Driver Problem Condition Check Point The tablet PC does not The device may not be correctly configured in  recognize a newly installed the BIOS Setup program. Run the BIOS Setup device. program to identify the new type. Make sure if any device driver needs to be ...
  • Page 103: Lan Problem

    Rugged Computing G. LAN Problem Condition Check Point I cannot access the network.  Make sure that the LAN cable is properly connected to the RJ-45 connector and the network hub. Make sure that the network configuration is  appropriate. Make sure that the user name or password is ...
  • Page 104: Software Problems

    Rugged Computing the hard disk drive / heater indicator glowing in red (if the item HDD Preheat under the Advanced menu of your BIOS Setup is set at Enabled). Wait awhile. When you turn on the tablet Restart your tablet PC. ...
  • Page 105: Wireless Lan Problem

    Rugged Computing L. Wireless LAN Problem Condition Check Point I cannot use the wireless LAN Make sure that the wireless LAN feature is turned  feature. Transmission quality is poor. Your tablet PC may be in an out-of-range situation.  Move your tablet PC closer to the Access Point or another wireless LAN device it is associated with.
  • Page 106 Rugged Computing I cannot access the network. Make sure that the network configuration is  appropriate. Make sure that the user name or password is  correct. You have moved out of range of the network.  Turn off power management. ...

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