Winmate M101 Series Operating Instructions Manual

Winmate M101 Series Operating Instructions Manual

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Rugged Tablet Computer M101 Series Contents Chapter 1: Read Me First   Safety Information 1  Handling and Maintenance 2  Chapter 2: Getting Started   Unpacking 3  Description Of Parts 4  First-time Operation 6  Turning On / Off 8 ...
  • Page 2: Chapter 1: Read Me First

    Chapter 1: Read Me First Do Not Use the Battery Pack With Any Other Products. The battery pack is rechargeable and is only designed for this specific product. If it is used with a product Safety Information other than the specified product, electrolyte leakage, generation of heat, ignition or Follow and adhere to all warnings and rupture may result.
  • Page 3: Handling And Maintenance

    Use only with its transport carriage, stand, To maximize the life of the backlight in the tripod, console or table specified by the display, allow backlight to automatically manufacturer or sold with the product. turn off as a result of power management. When using a carriage, move the carriage Avoid using a screen saver or other assembly with the product carefully to...
  • Page 4: Chapter 2: Getting Started

    Chapter 2: Getting Started Congratulations on purchasing this rugged Tablet Computer. The rugged design allows you to use it in harsh outdoor environments. This chapter tells you step by step how to get the Tablet Computer up and running. You will find instructions for the following procedures: ...
  • Page 5: Description Of Parts

    Description Of Parts Front: Right: Item Description Item Description Front Camera 2 Megapixel Webcam I/O Cover Protects I/O ports LED Indicators: Show the current status of Micro HDMI HDMI output to external the Tablet Computer display Green - WiFi/BT/3G/GPS LAN/RS232 Adapter port for LAN/RS232 connector No light - None of...
  • Page 6 Rear: Bottom: Item Description Item Description Kensington Provides lock access for Docking Port to docking solutions Lock Port Kensington Lock. Connector such as vehicle docking to provide power and Optional Barcode Scanner for external antenna Barcode reading of 1D/2D barcode. Docking Connector Detail: Optional RFID RFID reader for reading...
  • Page 7: First-Time Operation

    First-time Operation Insert SIM card (For Optional 3G/LTE equipped device) The Tablet Computer supports data connection using 3G/LTE SIM cards and fits Micro-SIM card. (Note: 3G/LTE feature is optional). Perform the following to install the SIM card to your Tablet Computer: 1.
  • Page 8 6. Make sure the battery is completely lowered into the compartment before letting go the Battery Release Slider. Battery will be flat against the housing once fully inserted Removing the Battery Pack 1. Shut down the tablet computer (or put it to sleep). Disconnect any cords connected to the computer.
  • Page 9: Turning On / Off

    When the AC Adapter is connected, the battery pack starts charging. The battery LED indicator on the tablet computer would show different states. Please refer to description of LED indicator on Description of Parts. Turning On / Off Turning On Press and hold the power switch for 3 seconds until the blue LED power indicator light lid up.
  • Page 10: Chapter 3: Useful Information

    Chapter 3: Useful Information HotTab Operation HotTab provides quick access to the tablet’s functions and features, such as turning on/off Wifi, Bluetooth, GPS, programming function key, and changing power management. As Windows starts up, HotTab starts and runs in the background. To display the HotTab control utility, press the (Menu) Button located on the front panel, OR launching the HotTab Utility application.
  • Page 11 Shortcuts This HotTab menu option allows users to configure short cut to quickly access programs with a few tabs. The Shortcuts menu offers 8 empty slots to store user’s desired quick access. Shortcuts can be mapped to any of the executable files (.exe) installed on the tablet. Short Cut Menu: To store a new shortcut: 1.
  • Page 12 Description of Camera User Interface Buttons: No Item Description Camera Switch Switch between front camera or rear camera. Settings Brings up Camera settings page. Available Settings:  Picture Save: modify/inspect saved location for pictures.  Video Save Folder: modify/inspect saved location for video recordings.
  • Page 13 Device This HotTab menu option enables/disables tablet computer’s hardware functions: Item Status Color Description Orange Wi-Fi is enabled. White Wi-Fi is disabled. Orange WWAN (3G/4G) is enabled. White WWAN (3G/4G) is disabled. Orange GPS is enabled. White GPS is disabled. Orange Bluetooth is enabled.
  • Page 14: Battery Information

    Orange External GPS antenna is used for GPS. White Built-in GPS antenna is used for GPS. Setting This HotTab menu option provides users information such as PC Information, Battery status,and also device settings such as power management setting, and function key mappings. PC Information: This section provides user device information in regards to BIOS Version, EC Versions, HotTab Versions, OS Versions,...
  • Page 15 Power Management (Performance): The power management (performance) feature allows user to switch to different power modes of power consumption. Power supply to different components is controlled on an as-needed basis. This allows maximum power conservation and performance at the same time. Your Tablet Computer comes with the HotTab power management scheme which has pre-defined power options for you to select.
  • Page 16 Function Key Mapping The function key mapping menu option allows user to change the physical function buttons, Fn1 and Fn2. Users can change what application will be launched with short press or long press of keys. To configure function key mapping, perform the following: 1.
  • Page 17: Hot Swapping Batteries

    Hot Swapping Batteries The tablet computer supports hot-swapping of batteries, meaning the tablet doesn’t need to be powered off in order to replace the main battery. To support such mechanism, there is a backup battery inside the tablet that is charged up with the main battery. This backup battery cannot be removed, and needs to have adequate power for hot swapping of main battery to be done without issue.
  • Page 18: Barcode Scanner Configuration (Code Type Selection)

    Barcode Scanner Configuration (Code Type Selection) For M101 tablet computer equipped with the optional barcode scanner, this section of user manual explains how the barcode scanner can be configured differently via software (Intermec EasySet) to read different standards of barcode types. The barcode scanner is configured with Intermec EasySet application.
  • Page 19 6. When “Easyset” application launches, a “Select product” on-screen prompt will show up. Select “Scan engines” and pick “ED40”. Make sure the “Online setup” option is checked, and select “OK” as shown in the screen capture below: 7. Another “Device Selection” on-screen prompt will show up. Select “Communications Port (COM15)”...
  • Page 20 8. At this point, the barcode scanner device is selected and next step is barcode code type selection. 9. On the navigation pane on the left, select the option “5. Symbologies”. A full list of available code types will be listed in this navigation pane. 10.
  • Page 21: Accessories

    Accessories M101 offers the following optional accessories that can be purchased: Gigabit Ethernet Adapter RS232 Ethernet Adapter   For LAN from 30-pin extension port For RS232 from 30-pin extension port   Length; 10 cm Length:10 cm   Connector: RJ45, female Connector: DB9 Serial RS232 Cable, female ...
  • Page 22: Chapter 4: Troubleshooting

    Chapter 4: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting (Basic) Problem Solution The removable battery is not charging.  Make sure the AC adapter is properly connected, and that the removable battery is properly inserted. Nothing appears on the screen.  The tablet computer may be in sleep mode.
  • Page 23  Make sure the both devices are turned on and configured to be discoverable.  Make sure that both devices are compatible. The GPS application cannot find my  Make sure that GPS is turned on in location. HotTab.  Make sure that GPS receiver and the location sensor are enabled in Control Panel.
  • Page 24 Winmate Communication INC. 9F, No.111-6, Shing-De Rd., San-Chung District, New Taipei City 241, Taiwan, R.O.C Web Site: http://www.winmate.com.tw...

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