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IA80 Rugged Tablet PC

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  • Page 1: Users Manual

    Rugged Computing IA80 Rugged Tablet PC USERS MANUAL Version: 1.3 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.
  • Page 3 Rugged Computing Copyright Notice ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. No part of this document may be reproduced, copied, translated, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, for any purpose, without the prior written permission of the original manufacturer.

  • Page 4: Customer Service

    Rugged Computing Customer Service We provide service guide for any problem as follow steps：First, visit the website at 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.

  • 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.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Rugged Computing Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............2 PACKAGING LIST ..................6 CHAPTER 1 GETTING STARTED ..............10 1.1 C AC P .....................10 ONNECTING THE OWER 1.2 T PC ..................11 URNING N AND FF THE ABLET 1.2.1 Turning on the Tablet PC ..................... 11 1.2.2 Turning off the Tablet PC .....................
  • Page 8 Rugged Computing CHAPTER 5 DRIVER INSTALLATION............61 5.1 I ..............61 NSTALLATION OF HIPSET RIVER NSTALLATION 5.2 G ....................64 RAPHIC RIVER NSTALLATION 5.3 A ....................66 UDIO RIVER NSTALLATION 5.4 LAN D .......................67 RIVER NSTALLATION 5.5 W LAN D ..................69 IRELESS RIVER NSTALLATION 5.6 B...

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    Rugged Computing CHAPTER 1 Getting Started Users Manual Rugged Table PCs...

  • Page 10: 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 11: 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 12: Taking A Look At I/O Functions ( For 8.4 Inch Rugged Tablet Pc)

    Rugged Computing 8.4 inch 1.3 Taking a Look at I/O Functions (for Rugged Tablet PC) This section we will show the Tablet PC external connection parts and their functions. Front side Control Functions Components Function Description See Other Intro. Push 4 seconds continuous turn-on the PC.
  • Page 13 Rugged Computing LED Indicator Status Description LED Indicator Indicator Status Description LED Term Green light：when Power On. Power mode No light when Power Off. Orange Light： Under charging Red Blinking Light：Low Battery Battery Status Check Chapter 3.2.3/ 2.4 for low battery and replacing battery Green light：when storage under operation.

  • Page 14: Front Side

    Rugged Computing Left side Input/ Output Components Function Description See Other Intro. There is no input / output port on left side of the Tablet Top side Input/ Output Front Side PCIExpress Components Function Description See Other Intro. PCIExpress Port One PCIExpress slot for user to connect any PCIExpress 34 standard interface device.
  • Page 15 Rugged Computing Button side Input/ Output Front Side Here 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, 1x RJ-45 LAN, 1x VGA and 4 USB2.0 ports.

  • Page 16: 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 17 Rugged Computing LED Indicator Status Description LED Term Power mode Battery Status Storage Status Wi-Fi Status Indicator Indicator Green light： Orange Light： Green light： Green light： Status when Power On. Under charging when storage when Wi-Fi under Description under operation.
  • Page 18 Rugged Computing Components Function Description See Other Intro. RS232 Port Connect RS232 cable D-SUB 9pin to the RS232 port. USB Port One USB2.0 compliance ports for user to connect any USB device. VGA Port Connect VGA cable to the VGA output port, and the other side connect to monitor VGA input.
  • Page 19 Rugged Computing Top side Input/ Output Front Side PCIExpress Components Function Description See Other Intro. PCIExpress Port One PCIExpress slot for user to connect any PCIExpress 34 standard interface device. Button side Input/ Output Front Side Docking Slot Components Function Description See Other Intro.

  • Page 20: 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,...
  • Page 21 Rugged Computing LED Indicator Status Description LED Term Power mode Battery Status Storage Status Wi-Fi Status Indicator Indicator Green light： Orange Light： Green light： Green light： Status when Power On. Under charging when storage when Wi-Fi under Description under operation.
  • Page 22 Rugged Computing Rear side Stylus Stylus Carry Hole 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 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.
  • Page 24 Rugged Computing 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 25: Product Features And Specification

    Rugged Computing 1.6 Product Features and Specification 1.6.1 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 533...
  • Page 27 Rugged Computing System Specification (continues) Mechanical and Environment Weight 2.2 Kg (w/o accessories) Operating Temperature -20 deg.C to 60 deg.C Operating Humidity 10% to 90% (non condensing IP Proof IP54 Mounting VESA mount, Vehicle mount Shock* MIL-STD-810F M514.5 Vibration* MIL-STD-810F M514.5...

  • Page 28: Chapter 2 Operating Tablet Pc And Hottab Hotkey Utility

    Rugged Computing CHAPTER 2 Operating Tablet PC and HotTab Hotkey Utility Users Manual Rugged Table PCs...

  • Page 29: Starting And Stopping The Tablet Pc

    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 &...

  • 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 Menu Function Adjustment Action Function Description Funtion Adjustment Push “Menu” Show current on/off of Wireless\ Bluetooth mode. button This is a mix solution bar with four choices. Time WiFi+ Bluetooth On WiFi On / Bluetooth Off Bluetooth On / WiFi Off WiFi+ Bluetooth Off Click “Up”...

  • Page 32: 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 33 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 34 Rugged Computing D. Handwriting(for Option) 2. F2 to F3 function key You can use “Browse” and choose the execution program file. Users Manual Rugged Table PCs...
  • Page 35 Rugged Computing ※ Warm-swap function operation manual Step1. When the main battery pack status in lower than 20% you will see the warning red light blinking in LED.(See detail at Chapter 1.3). You can hold “F3” button for 4sec to turn the Windows System into S3 (sleep) mode.
  • Page 36 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 37: Connecting To A Wireless Network (Optional)

    Rugged Computing 2.2.3 Connecting to a Wireless Network (Optional) To connect to a wireless network: 1. Push Menu function and making sure the Wireless function is “On”. 2. By using the defult build-in module, the Windows Wireless Network Connection will be disabled.
  • Page 38 Rugged Computing 3. Right-click the Ralink utility in Windows system tray and choose “Launch Configu Utility”. 4. The Ralink Utility program will detect all wireless links automatically and show each status, choose one you want to link and click “Connect”.
  • Page 39 Rugged Computing 5. Log in password if necessary, and click “OK” to enter detail connection quality status. Log in password if necessary, and click “OK” to enter detail connection quality status. Users Manual Rugged Table PCs...

  • Page 40: Using The Bluetooth Wireless Feature (Optional)

    Rugged Computing 2.2.4 Using the Bluetooth Wireless Feature (Optional) 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 41 Rugged Computing 3. Choose the bluetooth device you want to connect, and left click to choose “Connect”. Then the device will be connected to the module. 4. When under connecting, left click to check the connection status, or choose “Unplug” to remove the connection.
  • Page 42 Rugged Computing CHAPTER 3 Tablet PC Power Management Users Manual Rugged Table PCs...

  • Page 43: 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 44: 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.

  • Page 45: Charging Approaches

    Rugged Computing 3.2.2 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 46: 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 47: 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 48: Battery Low Signals And Actions

    Rugged Computing 3.2.5 Battery Low Signals and Actions Battery Low occurs when the battery has approximately 10 % (Windows default setting) of its charge remaining. The tablet PC’s Battery Charge Indicator ( ) blinks red to alert you take actions.

  • Page 49: 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 50: 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 51: 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 52 CHAPTER 4 Expanding Your Tablet PC Users Manual Rugged Tablet PCs...

  • Page 53: 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 54: 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...
  • Page 55 Rugged Computing 1. CPU Configuration 2. IDE/ SATA Configuration Users Manual Rugged Table PCs...
  • Page 56 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 battery mode.

  • Page 57: Boot Menu

    Rugged Computing 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 58: 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 59: 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 60: Driver Installation

    Rugged Computing CHAPTER 5 Driver Installation Users Manual Rugged Table PCs...

  • Page 61: 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 62 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 63 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 64: 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.
  • Page 65 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 66: 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...

  • Page 67: Lan Driver Installation

    Rugged Computing Step.3 Click on “Yes, I want to restart my computer now” to finish installation. 5.4 LAN Driver Installation Follow the steps below to complete the installation of the Realtek RTL8110SC LAN drivers. You will quickly complete the installation.
  • Page 68 Rugged Computing Step.3 Click on “Next” to install driver. Step.4 Click on “Install“ to install driver. Step.5 Click on “Finish“ and go on. Users Manual Rugged Table PCs...

  • Page 69: Wireless Lan Driver Installation

    Rugged Computing 5.5 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 “e_ Wireless”. Execute the installation program. Step.2 Follow the step by step and click “Next” to finish the driver installation.

  • Page 70: Bluetooth Driver Installations

    Rugged Computing 5.6 Bluetooth Driver Installations Following the step by step to finish the driver installation Step.1 Insert the Driver Utility CD. Open the file document “f_ Bluetooth”. Press “Install” to execute the installation program. Step.2 Choose “Accept” icon and click “Next” to go to installation...
  • Page 71 Rugged Computing Step.3 Follow the step by step and click “Next” to finish the driver installation. Users Manual Rugged Table PCs...

  • Page 72: Hottab Utility Driver Installations

    Rugged Computing 5.7 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 “g_ Hot TAB”.

  • Page 73: Touch Driver Installation

    Rugged Computing 5.8 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:...
  • Page 74 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 75 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.
  • Page 76 Rugged Computing Step.3 Correct 4 point locations on screen with the Panel. Screen display as follows Step.4 If 4 point’s calibration tests are fine, push “yes” to finish the test. Users Manual Rugged Table PCs...
  • Page 77 Rugged Computing CHAPTER 6 Caring Your Tablet PC Users Manual Rugged Table PCs...

  • Page 78: 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 79: 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 80: 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 cause scratches and damage the display, thereby causing errors.

  • Page 81: Trouble Shooting From Ato L

    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 connected. (Battery Charge indicator does Make sure that the battery is not too hot or cold. Allow not light orange.

  • Page 82: Hardware Driver Problem

    Rugged Computing E. Hardware Driver Problem Condition Check Point The tablet PC does not recognize The device may not be correctly configured in the a newly installed device. BIOS Setup program. Run the BIOS Setup program to identify the new type.

  • Page 83: 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 correct.

  • Page 84: Software Problems

    Rugged Computing J. Software Problems Condition Check Point An application program does not Make sure that the software is correctly installed. work correctly. If an error message appears on the screen, consult the software program’s documentation for further information. If you are sure the operation has stop, reset the tablet K.

  • Page 85: 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 on. 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.

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