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MPC-100

USER GUIDE

Version 1.0.0

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  • Page 1: User Guide

    MPC-100 USER GUIDE Version 1.0.0...

  • Page 2: Regulatory Notices

    REGULATORY NOTICES Federal Communications Commission Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and radiates radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Getting Started Welcome Safety Instructions and Care of your MobiPanel Checklist Getting to Know Your MobiPanel The Battery and AC Adapter 1.5.1 The Battery Swap The Stylus Using the PCMCIA Slot and CompactFlash Cards MobiPanel Buttons Function Key Definition 1.10...

  • Page 4: Getting Started

    • Do not use your MobiPanel in a wet environment, for instance, near a bathtub, sink, or any other place where there is risk of moisture. • To help prevent electric shock, plug the AC adapter into a three prong, grounded power source.

  • Page 5: Checklist

    • When traveling, do not place the MobiPanel in an overhead compartment where it can slide around. Do not drop your MobiPanel or subject it to mechanical shocks. • Protect your MobiPanel from environmental hazards such as dirt, dust, food, liquids, temperature extremes, and over exposure to sunlight.

  • Page 6: Getting To Know Your Mobipanel

    1.4 Getting to Know Your MobiPanel Your MobiPanel features powerful functions and connectivity choices for you to create, manage and transfer your information, send and receive email and explore the World Wide Web. This section outlines your MobiPanel’s components. Left Side...

  • Page 7: The Battery And Ac Adapter

    Function Keys Area (Please refer to Section 1.8 for detail) 1.5 Battery and AC Adapter Your MobiPanel has two power sources, battery and AC. To run your MobiPanel from the wall, use the supplied AC adapter cable only. The battery offers you unplugged convenience, with as much as 5 hours of battery life.
  • Page 8 Blinking: Low Battery (Less than 6% charge remaining) • Indicator C; On: On the Cradle (Docked) When fully charged and not in use, your MobiPanel battery has a one week life. When turning on your MobiPanel and it goes to suspend immediately, that means the battery volume is 0%.
  • Page 9 If you want to swap the battery pack, please follow the steps below. 1.Unlock the battery lock button. Unlock 2.Push the battery latch to the unlock mode, the MobiPanel will suspend after 3 seconds. (Note: please keep suspend period for 3 seconds to ensure the data safety) Unlock...

  • Page 10: The Stylus

    IMPORTANT: It is strongly recommended that you use the provided stylus at all times; fingers or other instruments may damage your screen. If you find that your MobiPanel is not responding properly to your taps, you may need to recalibrate your screen. To do this, go to Start→Settings→Control Panel→Stylus.

  • Page 11: Using The Pcmcia Slot And Compactflash Cards

    1.7 Using the PCMCIA Slot and CompactFlash Cards The PCMCIA slot is a universal interface for many different hardware peripherals. This slot can accommodate any PC Card that is supported by Windows CE 3.0. One of the key uses for this slot is the wireless lan card, which will be discussed further in this document.

  • Page 12: Mobipanel Buttons

    The A group buttons function as arrow keys, but can also be used as a mouse. These keys as well as the B key will wake up the MobiPanel from the ‘suspend’ mode. A – Arrow key functionality and mouse functionality B –...

  • Page 13: Function Key Definition

    1.9 Function Key Definitions The MobiPanel has a built-in function key utility for function key definitions. Users can double-click the icon – fkeycgf, or just press any one of the undefined function keys for configuration. Users can choose the icon Browse to select the target application (eg. Calc.exe), or just type the full path of the application in the text column.

  • Page 14: Rs232/422/485 Setting

    1.10 RS232/422/485 Setting The RS232/422/485 setting is controlled by a set of dip switches, the dip switch can by seen after removing the battery pack as shown in the figure below. RS232 : 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 RS422 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 RS485...

  • Page 15: Display Properties

    1.11 Display Properties This function allows you to set the background on your desktop, and the colors displayed on your interface. To access these functions, go to Start→Settings→Control Panel→Display→Background...

  • Page 16: The Cradle (Optional)

    1.12 Cradle (Optional) The cradle lets you ‘dock’ your MobiPanel, making it easy to use at your desk, to read information, or to add peripherals such as a keyboard or a mouse. I/O Ports: USB host controller supports 2 USB ports...
  • Page 17 DC in In addition, the cradle increases your connectivity, with USB Type A and B (for synchronization with your PC) ports [4 A-Type and 1 B-Type] as well as PS/2 support for a keyboard and mouse. By removing the insert in the cradle’s pocket (by sliding the insert to the right and lifting it up), the cradle can accommodate MobiPanels with the extended battery.
  • Page 18 1.13 Carrying Case (Optional) The Carrying Case is designed for easy carrying and spill & dust resistance. This carrying case includes hand strap, detachable shoulder strap, carry handle, and penholder. Users can easily view and touch the monitor, press 5 function keys, and swap the battery pack even when the web tablet is put in the case.

  • Page 19: The Auto Adapter (Optional)

    Output: 60 W 1.15 Vehicle Mount (Optional) Besides indoor use and in-field use, you can use the MobiPanel in a vehicle for logistics, transportation, dispatching and so on. The vehicle mount provides industrial strength protection against shock, impact, and vibration from the vehicle.

  • Page 20: The Mini Vga Cable (Optional)

    You can adjust the viewing angle of the MobiPanel in the horizontal and vertical direction to fit different needs. MobiPanel can hold the desired viewing angle when the vehicle is on road because of the robust design. The keyboard plate allows you to use keyboard in the vehicle.

  • Page 21: The 3 In 1 Charging Station (Optional)

    The standard battery charging time is 3.5 hours for either one or three battery packs. The 3 in 1 charging station requires the power adapter in the accessory box of the MobiPanel. 1.19 Stylus (Optional) The Stylus has been specially designed for use with the MobiPanel.

  • Page 22: Data Input

    2. Managing Information Data Input 2.1 Data Input Your MobiPanel features a variety of data input methods, so users can choose, and change, according to their needs: • Handwriting Recognition. • A Software Keyboard. • An External Keyboard. Software Keyboard To access the Software Keyboard, click the handwriting recognition icon on the taskbar.
  • Page 23 3. When initiating the connection, there will be a pop-up windows showing: ”Set Up a Partnership”. Please select “No” and “next”. Now you have established the connection successfully. The other way to make the connection is through IrDA. To switch between connection interfaces, go to Start→Settings→Control Panel →...

  • Page 24: Applications

    Make sure you have Windows NT terminal server / Windows 2000 server which can support the Terminal Service on the server. Please also make sure that the server and MobiPanel can both connect to the access point. Execute Programs→Adminstrative Tools→Terminal Services Configuration at Server side Execute Programs→Communication→Microsoft RDP at Client (Window CE) side,...
  • Page 25 Advantech Autorun application AutoRun.exe is an auto launch program used to launch applications after system reboot. The user interface program AutorunUI.exe can be used by the reseller / end user to configure auto launch programs. The method to use AutorunUI.exe is described as below : 1.
  • Page 27 After pressing “Ok” in the Autorun Program dialog, the item you specified in the edit box will appear in the list box of the Autorun programs dialog as shown in the following figure. The difference between “Insert” and the “Add” button is: “Insert” button can be used to insert items between existing items in the list box, whereas “Add”...
  • Page 28 The Autorun Program dialog will then appear, users can type in the path of the program they want to replace the existing item in the exit box, or press “Browse” to specify it.
  • Page 29 After pressing “OK”, the item “\Windows\Calc.exe” is replaced by “\Windows\ceicamgr.exe”. 4. After specifying all the items, press “Apply” to save the setting or press “Cancel” to discard the setting. Registry Backup RegBackupRestore is an utility used to backup and restore system registry. (1) Steps to Backup registry: 1.
  • Page 30 2.Press “Backup Registry” button. 3.If you want to use the default registry file name, press “Yes”.
  • Page 31 Or press “No”, and specify the registry file name which you want. Then the MPC100 starts to backup the system registry into a file.
  • Page 32 At the end of the process, the “Backup finished” will appear. (2) Steps to Restore registry: 1.Press the “Restore Registry” button.
  • Page 33 The registry file is removed after restoring the system registry. After the registry backup is finished, the system will automatically reboot.
  • Page 34 Specify the registry file you want to restore to the system. After restoring, the system will reboot, and the registry will take effect.

  • Page 35: Connecting Other Devices

    If drivers are not included for the device being connected, the device manufacturer needs to provide their own Windows CE 3.0 driver. 3.1 USB Keyboard and Mouse Your MobiPanel can support a USB keyboard and mouse. Below is a list of some keyboards and Mice that work with the MobiPanel: Keyboard...

  • Page 36: External Display (Optional)

    3.4 External Display (Optional) For presentations or lectures, you can connect a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube Monitor) or projector via the supplied Mini-VGA cable and Port.

  • Page 37: Getting Online

    Your network system administrator will need to supply this information and you will need to carefully follow their directions. To check what network drivers are installed on your MobiPanel, go to Start→Settings→Control Panel→Network . At this point, you can also edit IP information if necessary, by highlighting the relevant network driver and then clicking on the properties.

  • Page 38: Troubleshooting

    5. Troubleshooting For problems with your MobiPanel, go to Start→Help . This brings up a general user guide to reference. Most questions will be abled to be answered from this resource. 5.1 Common Problems / Frequently Asked Questions The MobiPanel will not turn on! •...
  • Page 39 How do I turn off my MobiPanel? • You can turn off your MobiPanel by simply going to the Start Menu and choosing ‘ Suspend ’. This will put the device into standby mode. As long as the battery is still charged, no data will be lost.

  • Page 40: Handwriting Recognition

    5.2 Handwriting Recognition Upper Case Lower Case Symbol...
  • Page 41 Appendix A: Windows CE 3.0 image pack content of list English Version Japanese Version Chinese Version Ink Memo Calculator Voice Recorder RegBackup Restore Citrix ICA Manager Handwriting Recognition Primer PDF Reader IA Album Advantech Function Key App Advantech Numerical Key Pad Advantech AutoRun Manager Microsoft RDP...
  • Page 42 Appendix B: Specifications Processor Intel StrongARM 1110 206 MHz and companion chip SA1111 Operating System Windows CE 3.0 Memory 128 MB SDRAM on board 32 MB Flash ROM on board Display 10.4” TFT 250 nits High brightness LCD; 10.4” TFT Transflective LCD, Sunlight Readable (Optional) 800 x 600 SVGA Display mode for portrait/landscape Audio System...

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