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Gladius G0975
9.7" Intel
Celeron
N2930
®
®
Rugged Tablet PC
User's Manual
Version 1.0
2014.09
P/N: 4019097500100P

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  • Page 1 Gladius G0975 9.7” Intel Celeron N2930 ® ® Rugged Tablet PC User's Manual Version 1.0 2014.09 P/N: 4019097500100P...
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  • Page 3: Revision History

    Revision History Version Date Descriptions 2014.09 Initial release - i -...

  • Page 4: About This Manual

    We recommend that you keep one copy of this manual for the quick reference for any necessary maintenance in the future. Thank you for choosing ARBOR products. - ii -...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents Preface......................v Declaration of Conformity ..................v CE ........................v FCC Class B ....................v RoHS ......................vi SVHC / REACH .....................vi Symbols Description .................... vii Important Safety Instructions ................vii Rechargeable Battery Pack Safety ...............ix General Cleaning Tips ...................x Cleaning Tools ....................xi Recommended Cleaning Procedures ............xi Disposing of the Computer ..................
  • Page 6 3.5.3 Shooting a Video ..................33 3.5.4 Configuring Video Shooting ..............33 Chapter 4. Utilities ..................35 4.1 ARBOR System Suite ..................36 4.1.2 Accessing ARBOR System Suite ............36 4.1.3 Using ARBOR System Suite ..............37 Chapter 5. BIOS ..................39 5.1 Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility ..............40 5.2 Main Setup.....................41...

  • Page 7: Preface

    This product has passed the CE test for environmental specifications when shielded cables are used for external wiring. We recommend the use of shielded cables. This kind of cable is available from ARBOR. Please contact your local supplier for ordering information.

  • Page 8: Rohs

    (PBDE) in electrical and electronic products. Member states of the EU are to enforce by 7/1/2006. ARBOR Technology Corp. hereby states that the listed products do not contain unintentional additions of lead, mercury, hex chrome, PBB or PBDB that exceed a maximum concentration value of 0.1% by weight or for cadmium...

  • Page 9: Symbols Description

    Preface Symbols Description This symbol of “CAUTION” indicates that there is a danger of injury to the user or a risk of damage to the product, should warning notices be disregarded. Battery Recycle This symbol indicates electrical warning. Change of electric current: Internal: positive current External: negative current Important Safety Instructions...
  • Page 10 Preface 9. Never use any of the solvents, such as Thinner Spray-type cleaner, Wax, Benzene, Abrasive cleaner, Acid or Alkaline solvent, on the display. Harsh chemicals may cause damage to the cabinet and the touch sensor. 10. Remove dirt with a lightly moistened cloth and a mild solvent detergent. Then wipe the cabinet with a soft dry cloth.

  • Page 11: Rechargeable Battery Pack Safety

    Preface -20° C (-4° F) OR ABOVE 60° C (140° F). THIS MAY DAMAGE THE EQUIPMENT. Rechargeable Battery Pack Safety • Important Terms to Understand “Battery life” means the time the equipment will run before it must be recharged (sometimes this is also called “playtime” or “runtime”). “Battery lifespan”...

  • Page 12: General Cleaning Tips

    Preface • Don’t disassemble the battery, or the battery leakage might cause skin or eye injury. If electrolyte leaking from the battery contacts your skin or clothing, immediately flush it with running water. If it splashes into eye, rinse the eye at least 15 minutes with clean water and then seek medical attention.

  • Page 13: Cleaning Tools

    Preface Cleaning Tools Although many companies have created products to help improve the process of cleaning your devices and peripherals, users can also use household items to clean their devices and peripherals. Below is a listing of items you may need or want to use while cleaning your devices or peripherals.

  • Page 14: Disposing Of The Computer

    Preface Disposing of the Computer • Within the European Union EU-wide legislation, as implemented in each Member State, requires that waste electrical and electronic products carrying the mark (left) must be disposed of separately from normal household waste. This includes monitors and electrical accessories, such as signal cables or power cords.

  • Page 15: Additional Information & Technical Support

    Preface Additional Information & Technical Support All ARBOR products are built to the most accurate specifications to ensure reliable performance in the harsh and demanding conditions typical of industrial environments. Whether your new equipment is destined for the laboratory or the factory floor, you can be assured that the computer will provide the reliability and ease of operation.

  • Page 16: Warranty

    Preface Warranty This product is warranted to be in good working order during the warranty period. Should this product fail to be in good working order at any time during this period, we will, at our option, replace or repair it at no additional charge except as set forth in the following terms.

  • Page 17: Chapter 1. Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 1. Introduction - 1 -...

  • Page 18: Product Highlights

    Introduction 1.1 Product Highlights The G0975 Series is a rugged mobile tablet PC featuring a compact 9.7” XGA IPS LED display and 5MP rear camera. Designed for mobile field applications, the G0975 Series weighs just 1.0 kg and integrates Wi-Fi and Bluetooth wireless connectivity for seamless wireless communication.

  • Page 19: Package Contents

    Introduction 1.2 Package Contents Upon opening the package, carefully inspect the contents. If any of the items is missing or appears damaged, contact your local dealer or distributor. The package should contain the following items: 1 x G0975 Computer 1 x Driver CD 1 x User’s Manual 19V/3.42A 65W AC/DC Adapter Kit 2270mAh External Battery Pack...

  • Page 20: Specifications

    Introduction 1.3 Specifications System Intel® Celeron® Processor N2930 quad-core 1.83 GHz Graphics Controller Intel® HD Graphics 2GB DDR3L SO-DIMM memory module installed Memory (optional up to 8GB) BIOS UEFI BIOS 1 x integrated microphone Audio 2 x piezoelectric speaker 1 x 3.5 mm headset combo jack Storage 1 x 32GB MLC mSATA SSD Peripherals and Devices...
  • Page 21 Introduction Touch Screen 10-point Projected Capacitive Touch w/ Corning® Gorilla® Type Glass Light Transparency 80% (typ.) Controller Interface USB Interface LCD Display Size/Type 9.7” XGA IPS LED Display Max. Resolution 1024x768 (XGA), w/ 262,144 Colors Luminance 350 cd/m² (typ.) Contrast Ratio 500 : 1 View Angle (U/D/R/L) 89°/89°/89°/89°...
  • Page 22 Introduction Transit Drop 1.2m (4ft.) per MIL-STD-810G for whole unit IP Rating IP65 CE EN55022 class B Regulatory FCC 47 CFR, Part 2 and Part 15 OS Support Windows Embedded 7 / Windows 7 Professional Windows 8.1 Embedded Standard / Windows 8.1 Embedded Industry / Windows 8.1 Embedded Professional Ordering Information 9.7”...

  • Page 23: Dimensions

    Introduction 1.4 Dimensions 260.21 30.6 22.5 Unit:mm - 7 -...
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  • Page 25: Chapter 2. Getting Started

    Chapter 2 Getting Started Chapter 2. Getting Started - 9 -...

  • Page 26: Getting To Know The Computer

    Getting Started 2.1 Getting to Know the Computer 2.1.1 Front Side Power status LED Microphone Battery status LED Wi-Fi LED Bluetooth LED Home Key Function keys Touch screen • Microphone The built-in microphone captures sound and voice when used with a program capable of recording audio.
  • Page 27 Function Keys Four functions keys are available enabling you to quickly execute certain programs or functions. If you didn’t install the ARBOR System Suite, then the functions of these keys are defined by Windows system. For example, F1 is used to launch Help and F2 is to rename a selected file or folder.

  • Page 28: Left And Right Sides

    F1: To enable/disable the Wi-Fi function. • F2: To enable/disable the Bluetooth function. F3: To launch/close the camera utility. • • F4: To launch/close ARBOR System Suite. For more information, see 3.2 Function Keys on page 24. • Home Key Press to go back to Windows home screen.
  • Page 29 Getting Started Items Descriptions 3.5mm combo audio/microphone jack. To Audio out connect to a set of headphones or speakers. Micro USB 2.0 Type-A port To connect to a USB device. To insert a microSDXC/SDHC/SD card. When inserting the card, make sure to position microSD card slot the card as the graphic indicates, and fully insert the card into the slot until it cannot be inserted...

  • Page 30: Bottom Side

    Getting Started 2.1.3 Bottom Side Docking Connector • Docking Connector 8-pin connector for connection with desktop or vehicle-mount cradle. 2.1.4 Rear Side Auto Focus Camera Speaker Speaker Battery Chamber • Auto Focus Camera A 5.0 MP CMOS auto-focus camera with LED flash. For more information, 3.5.

  • Page 31: Installing Memory Card

    Getting Started 2.2 Installing Memory Card The computer has a microSD card slot. You can insert a microSD card to provide additional storage space or use it for file transfer. To install a microSD card to your computer: 1. On the left side of the computer, open the upper rubber cover and locate the microSD card slot.
  • Page 32 5. The inside of the battery chamber comes to view. Power connector 6. Find the power connector for the external battery inside the battery chamber as illustrated above. To remove an existing external battery, disconnect the battery’s power cable first and then remove the battery. To install a new external battery, plug the battery’s power cable to the power connector first.

  • Page 33: Charging The Battery Pack

    2.4 Charging the Battery Pack To recharge the battery inside the computer: 1. Connect the power adapter to the computer’s power jack and a power source. You can find power adapter & cord in the accessory box. 2. The battery LED indicator ( ) blinks to indicate that charging is in progress.
  • Page 34 The computer’s capacitive touch screen is ready Touch Screen No need to use. No need to install the touch screen driver. Install the ARBOR System Suite to associate a Function Keys Recommended function key with a specific feature or application program.
  • Page 35 2. Insert the provided CD to the CD-ROM drive. In a few seconds, a dialog box opens asking what to do with the disc. Tap Run AUTORUN.EXE to auto-run the driver CD. 3. Tap Win7 Driver Install or Win8 Driver Install according to your operating system.
  • Page 36 Make sure to install the chipset driver first. 5. Follow the on-screen instructions to proceed. 6. After installing the chipset drivers, proceed to install the remaining drivers, including TXE, Graphic, DPTF, MBI, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and Audio. When installing the remaining drivers, there is no need to follow any specific order.

  • Page 37: Chapter 3. Using The Computer

    Chapter 3 Using the Computer Chapter 3. Using the Computer - 21 -...

  • Page 38: Using Touch Screen

    Using the Computer 3.1 Using Touch Screen The computer comes with a projected capacitive touch screen. Touch control is the main way and an intuitive way to interact with the computer. Users are able to manipulate icons, graphic buttons, menus, property sheets, the on-screen keyboard or any on-screen items with touch control.

  • Page 39: Handwriting Recognition

    Using the Computer The thumb keyboard The touch keyboard The handwriting panel Exit the on-screen keyboard 3. To use the touch or thumb keyboard, just enter text by tapping the keys. 3.1.2.2 Handwriting Recognition “Handwriting Recognition” is an input method that interprets and converts handwriting to text.

  • Page 40: Function Keys

    3.2.1 Using the Function Keys The computer comes with four function keys enabling you to quickly execute certain programs or functions. If you didn’t install the ARBOR System Suite, a function key association program available in the provided CD (see 2.5 Driver...
  • Page 41 Using the Computer ARBOR System Suite shortcut in the notification area 2. The ARBOR System Suite then opens on-screen. For the key that you want to reassign a function, simply tap the intended function. Assigned function will be highlighted in blue.

  • Page 42: Using The Wi-Fi Feature

    Wi-Fi icon in the notification area The following descriptions assume that you have installed the ARBOR System Suite to use the function key. Follow the guide below to connect the computer to a Wi-Fi hotspot: 1.
  • Page 43 Using the Computer Note: If you didn’t install the ARBOR System Suite and want to launch the Wi-Fi function, please refer to Windows online help on how to turn on Wi-Fi. 2. Tap the Wi-Fi signal strength icon in the notification area.

  • Page 44: Using The Bluetooth Feature

    2.5 Driver Installation page 17, you can start to use the Bluetooth function. The following descriptions assume that you have installed the ARBOR System Suite to use the function key. Follow the guide below to proceed. 3.4.1 Launching the Bluetooth Feature To be able to use Bluetooth, launch the Bluetooth module first: 1.

  • Page 45: Pairing/Connecting With Other Bluetooth Devices

    Using the Computer Note: To conserve power, always power off the Bluetooth module when it isn’t used. 3.4.2 Pairing/Connecting with Other Bluetooth Devices Before the computer can connect with other Bluetooth devices, it has to pair with them. To pair/connect with other Bluetooth devices: 1.

  • Page 46: Bluetooth Device Name

    Using the Computer 3.4.3 Bluetooth Device Name By default, the computer’s Bluetooth device name is the computer name that is viewable at Control Panel System and Security System 3.4.4 Hiding/Exposing the Computer By default, the computer is NOT discoverable by other Bluetooth devices. To hide or expose the computer: 1.
  • Page 47 Using the Computer 3. A context menu opens. Select from the context menu. Open Settings 4. The Bluetooth Settings dialog box then opens. Tap the Options tab and find the Discovery section. To make your computer discoverable to Bluetooth enabled devices, select the check box of Allow Bluetooth devices to find this computer or otherwise deselect the check box to make it undiscoverable.

  • Page 48: Using The Camera

    Using the Computer 3.5. Using the Camera The computer comes with a ready-to-use camera without the need to install additional drivers. You can use the camera to take pictures or videos. 3.5.1 Launching the Camera To launch the camera: 1. Assign a function key to launch the camera module. 2.

  • Page 49: Taking A Picture

    Using the Computer 3.5.2 Taking a Picture To take a picture: 1. Launch the camera as described in 3.5.1 Launching the Camera on page The camera program automatically launches. 2. From the camera application program’s tool bar, tap the take-a-picture icon The camera then proceeds to take a picture and save it to local disk default at...
  • Page 50 Using the Computer The camera program automatically launches. 2. From the camera program’s tool bar, tap the configuration icon The Properties dialog box opens. 3. Make the configuration as needed. 4. Tap the Apply button to apply the changes. Tap the OK button to save the changes and exit the dialog box.

  • Page 51: Chapter 4. Utilities

    Chapter 4 Utilities Chapter 4. Utilities - 35 -...

  • Page 52: Arbor System Suite

    Utilities 4.1 ARBOR System Suite The Arbor System Suite is a utility to control the computer’s physical function keys F1 through F4. With this ARBOR System Suite, users can associate a function key to turn on/off one of the computer’s features or to launch a specific application program installed on the computer.

  • Page 53: Using Arbor System Suite

    Utilities 4.1.3 Using ARBOR System Suite To re-assign a function to a function key, simply tap the intended icon for the desired key. The icon turns to be blue to indicate it’s assigned. See the table below for the meaning of each icon.
  • Page 54 Utilities Icons Descriptions Associates a function key to open/close Arbor System Suite. Associates a function key to open/close on-screen keyboard. Associates a function key to open/close a program installed in the system. When tapping the icon, you will be prompted to select a program to associate with.

  • Page 55: Chapter 5. Bios

    Chapter 5 BIOS Chapter 5. BIOS - 39 -...

  • Page 56: Accessing The Bios Setup Utility

    BIOS A BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) is a special utility usually stored in the ROM on the motherboard inside a computer. When you turn on the computer, the BIOS is immediately activated. During the startup, it checks and loads necessary information to ensure the computer can proceed with loading the operating system.

  • Page 57: Main Setup

    BIOS Keys Descriptions Enter Select or enter a submenu On the Main Menu – Exit the setup and not save changes into CMOS. On the Sub Menu – Exit current page and return to main menu. + / F6 Increase a numeric value. - / F5 Decrease a numeric value.

  • Page 58: Advanced Settings

    BIOS The Main setup screen provides the following information and options: Info / Item Descriptions BIOS Version Displays the computer’s BIOS version. Project Name Displays the computer’s model name. EC Version Displays the current version of Embedded Controller. Processor Type Displays the computer’s processor type.

  • Page 59: Boot Configuration

    BIOS InsydeH20 Setup Utility Rev. 5.0 Advanced Security Power Boot Exit Main Configures Boot Settings. Boot Configuration PCI Express Configuration Miscellaneous Configuration Thermal Configuration SATA Configuration Help Select Item F5/F6 Change Values Setup Defaults Exit Select Menu Enter Select  SubMenu Save and Exit 5.3.1 Boot Configuration The Boot Configuration screen provides the following setting options:...

  • Page 60: Miscellaneous Configuration

    BIOS Settings Descriptions PCI Express Root Port: Enables/disables this PCIe port. PCIE Port Speed: Select the PCIe port speed. Options are: Auto [default], Gen 1, Gen 2 PCIE Port ASPM: Select an ASPM (Active-State Power Management) mode to manage the PCI Express serial link devices in order to reduce power consumption.

  • Page 61: Sata Configuration

    BIOS Settings Descriptions DPTF Feature: Enables/disables the DPTF (Dynamic Platform&Thermal Framework) feature. Dynamic Platform& Thermal Framework Note: You must install the DPTF driver as described in Driver Installation on page to use this feature. The following items are available only when DPTF feature is enabled.

  • Page 62: Security Settings

    BIOS 5.4 Security Settings The Security setup screen allows you to configure BIOS security settings to keep unauthorized people from making any changes to the BIOS. Rev. 5.0 InsydeH20 Setup Utility Advanced Security Power Boot Exit Main Install or Change the password Supervisor Password Not Installed and the length of password must...

  • Page 63: Power Settings

    BIOS 5.5 Power Settings The Power setup screen contains only one item “Advanced CPU Control” which allows you to configure the CPU power mode. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Rev. 5.0 Advanced Security Power Boot Exit Main These items control various Advanced CPU Control CPU parameters.

  • Page 64: Boot Settings

    BIOS 5.6 Boot Settings The Boot menu configures how to boot up the system such as the configuration of boot device priority. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Rev. 5.0 Advanced Security Power Boot Exit Main Allows InsydeH20 to skip certain Quick Boot <Enabled>...

  • Page 65: Boot Device Priority

    BIOS Settings Descriptions Boot Device Priority Normal Boot Menu: Select a boot option priority. Options: Normal [default], Advance When Normal is selected, the following items are available: Legacy Boot type order: Change boot type order. Hard Disk Drive: Change hard disk drive. When Advance is selected, the hard disk drive info will be displayed.
  • Page 66 BIOS The Exit screen provides the following options: Settings Descriptions Exit Saving Changes Save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Exit Discard Changes Exit the BIOS Setup Utility without saving the change(s). Restores all settings to defaults. Load Optimal Defaults After selecting this item, a dialog box will pop up to confirm your choice.

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