Rugged Computing V280 Rugged Tablet PC USERS MANUAL Version: 1.1 R10V28M-RTXXXX 10.4 inch Rugged Tablet PC R12V28M-RTXXXX 12.1 inch Rugged Tablet PC Users Manual Rugged Tablet PCs...
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Rugged Computing About this Manual The users’ manual introduces basic information about the product, electrical, mechanical and input / output signal specifications. ALL SPECITICATION ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. Check in the “Revision History” in front page of this manual for any update reference.
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.
Rugged Computing Customer Service We provide service guide for any problem as follow steps F irst, visit the website at : 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.
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.
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 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.
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Rugged Computing Optional Accessories Item Description Note 1 piece of Handstrip with 4 pieces M3x5 screws Available for 1 piece of Handle Belt can lock on the side of 10.4” / 12.1” the Tablet PC to carry on. Recommended only. when use any PCMCIA device on top.
Rugged Computing Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............2 PACKAGING LIST ..................6 CHAPTER 1 GETTING STARTED ..............11 1.1 C AC P ......................11 ONNECTING THE OWER 1.2 T PC ..................13 URNING N AND FF THE ABLET 1.2.1 Turning on the Tablet PC .......................13 1.2.2 Turning off the Tablet PC.......................13 1.3 T I/O F...
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Rugged Computing CHAPTER 5 DRIVER INSTALLATION............60 5.1 I ................60 NSTALLATION OF HIPSET RIVER NSTALLATION 5.2 G ....................62 RAPHIC RIVER NSTALLATION 5.3 A .......................64 UDIO RIVER NSTALLATION 5.4 LAN D ......................65 RIVER NSTALLATION 5.5 W LAN D ..................67 IRELESS RIVER NSTALLATION 5.6 B ....................68 LUETOOTH...
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.
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Rugged Computing 4. Plug the DC cord of the AC adapter to the power connector of the tablet PC. 5. Plug the female end of the AC power cord to the AC adapter and the male end to the power electrical outlet. 6.
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.
Rugged Computing 1.3 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 &...
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Rugged Computing LED Indicator Status Description LED Term Power mode Battery Status Storage Status Wi-Fi Status Indicator Indicator Green light Green Light Green light Green light : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : Status when Power On.
Rugged Computing Right side Input/ Output Front Side RS-232 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.
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Rugged Computing Top side Input/ Output Front Side PCMCIA Slot Components Function Description See Other Intro. PCMCIA Slot The PCMCIA slot can support PCMCIA type 2 card to extend funtionality of the product. Button side Input/ Output Front Side Docking Slot Components Function Description See Other Intro.
Rugged Computing 1.4 4 4 4 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 &...
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Rugged Computing LED Indicator Status Description LED Term Power mode Battery Status Storage Status Wi-Fi Status Indicator Indicator Green light Green Light Green light Green light : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : Status when Power On.
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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.
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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 user to...
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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 USB 2.0 ports. Our Tablet PC can support one Multi-functional Desktop Docking Station for optional accessory.
1.5 Product Features and Specification 1.5.1 Product Features Our V280 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.
Rugged Computing 1.5.2 Product Specification The product specification as the following table description: System Specification System Processor VIA C7M Nano Processor , Up to 1.6GHz BIOS AMI System BIOS System Chipset VIA VX700 System Memory 1 x SODIMM, Max 1GB DDR2 533 LAN Controller Realtek RTL8110S Chipset, 10/100/1000 Mbps Storage...
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Rugged Computing System Specification (continues) Mechanical and Environment Dimensions (W x L x H) 311 x 232 x 45 mm Weight 2.5 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...
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.
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.
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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”...
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.
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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...
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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...
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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. Step1.
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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.
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.
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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”. Users Manual Rugged Table PCs...
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Rugged Computing 5. Log in password if necessary, and click “OK” to enter detail connection quality status. 6. Log in password if necessary, and click “OK” to enter detail connection quality status. Users Manual Rugged Table PCs...
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.
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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.
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Rugged Computing CHAPTER 3 Tablet PC Power Management Users Manual Rugged Table PCs...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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. The battery work time have striking change.
Rugged Computing 4. Initialize battery and adjust LCD brightness. It is charging the battery, the waiting time depend on the battery level between few second and four hours. 5. While the battery is fully charged, please remove the AC adapter and LEAVE the Battery RUNNING OUT OF POWER that normally need to wait for few hours (4 hours normally for 4800mAh battery for example).
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. 2.
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.
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. USB devices use power just by being connected.
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Rugged Computing CHAPTER 4 Expanding Your Tablet PC Users Manual Rugged Tablet PCs...
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. The prompt screen shows only few seconds so need press Del key quickly.
Rugged Computing 4.2 BIOS Function 4.2.1 Main Menu The main menu contains the information of the Tablet system including BIOS version, processor, system memory, time, and date. Users Manual Rugged Table PCs...
Rugged Computing 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). 1. CPU Configuration Users Manual Rugged Table PCs...
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Rugged Computing 3. ACPI Configuration 4. ACPI Configuration Sets the Resume On LAN and Resume On RTC Alarm function. (1). Resume On LAN D isable or Enable LAB GPI to generate a wake event. : Users Manual Rugged Table PCs...
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Rugged Computing (2). Resume On RTC Alarm Note T he LAN Resume function only works in AC mode, not works in battery mode. : : : : 5. Battery Calibration The detail of Battery calibration is show in chapter 3.2.4. Users Manual Rugged Table PCs...
Rugged Computing 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.
Rugged Computing 4.2.4 Security Menu Change Supervisor Password, Change User Passwaord and Clear User Password. 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.
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.
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Rugged Computing Step.4 Click on “Yes “ to agree License Step.5 Click on “Next“ to install driver. Step.6 Click on “Yes, I want to restart this computer now“ to go on. Users Manual Rugged Table PCs...
Rugged Computing 5.2 Graphic Driver Installation The system is equipped with Intel 855GME / ICH4 Companion 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.
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Rugged Computing Step.3 Click on “Next “to install Driver. Step.4 Click on “Yes, I want to restart this computer now“ to go on. Users Manual Rugged Table PCs...
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.
Rugged Computing 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. Step.1 Insert the Driver Utility CD. Open the file document “d. LAN”. Step.2 Click on “Setup” to execute the setup. Users Manual Rugged Table PCs...
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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...
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. Users Manual Rugged Table PCs...
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 Users Manual Rugged Table PCs...
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Rugged Computing Step.3 Follow the step by step and click “Next” to finish the driver installation. Users Manual Rugged Table PCs...
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”.
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: Touch Tray support This is utility for emulating the right and left button of mouse through controlling touch panel.
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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...
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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. Step.2 Enter “General”...
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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...
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Rugged Computing CHAPTER 6 Caring Your Tablet PC Users Manual Rugged Table PCs...
Rugged Computing CHAPTER 6 CARING YOUR TABLET PC There are few tips for location, cleaning guideline, and for take care of battery pack and touchscreen. Please follow these tips for safeguarding the integrity of your tablet PC data as well as the tablet PC itself. 6.1 General Protection Tips for Tablet PC Please check the general protection tips for Tablet PC location and normal operating.
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. The battery pack is a consumable product and the following conditions will shorten its life: Frequently charging the battery pack...
Rugged Computing 6.5 Trouble shooting from A to Z 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.
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. Make sure if any device driver needs to be installed.
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. H.
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.
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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