Chapter 1: Introduction
The Marathon is a rugged field computer with a Windows XP, Windows 7 or Windows Embedded Standard operating system.
The Marathon is available with two optional docks:
The
desktop dock
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other devices. The dock provides additional USB ports, an Ethernet port and a port to connect an external monitor.
The
powered vehicle-mount dock
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shock and vibration, recharges batteries, and provides connections to external wireless antennas. The dock provides a
connector for a serial cable and for a dongle cable containing additional USB ports and an Ethernet port.
About This Guide
This Marathon Dock Reference Guide provides instruction for the end-user, installer or system administrator to follow when
setting up or using an Marathon dock.
WWAN and the US and Canada
Use of the WWAN in the US and Canada requires a hip pad or a 62Whr extended battery. Removing the hip pad or extended
battery will disable the WWAN radio in the US and Canada.
secures the Marathon, recharges batteries and enables communication between the Marathon and
is designed for soft tired vehicles. The Dock secures the Marathon, isolates it from
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