GUI-PUB-038 (V10) Asterix DASH User Manual
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1. 2 1 4 LES Ide VIEW saidecsts ns ssctnnsundudeosinsiisceasanducstssadecvasuedadvaciiedeaseadscsacvadecvesesiadsdews 22 2a Rotis VIC cusesipucompaade E E E 24 2 4 Preparing for Installation sj cosccccesesverseceseseceetevecceenses ankaran aSa r aan Na 25 DD ale Installing the Rubber Bumpets cccsssesssssseeecceceeceeeeeaeeesseseeeeeeeeeeeees 25 PRION Removing the Rubber Bumpers sssesssseeeeeeecccceeeaeeeseseseeeeeeeeeeeees 25 2a Plugging to the DC supply 26 DD A Starting the System eee teares 27 22 9 Connecting the keyboard and mouse ccccceccceceeceeeseseeseseeeeeeeeeeeees 28 Chapter 3 Using the Asterix DASH ssssssssssscccccccccssssccsees 29 3 1 IntroduCI OM sirsiran R 29 Jde Usin he USB POTIS sisirin inaia a iene Ranina 29 3 3 Using the External Audio SystemM eessssssssseecccssssscccccsssssceecsossssscecosssssseeooo 30 3 4 Installing the Battery TA EB101 optional sssseecccsssssceecscssssececosssssseeoso 30 3 5 Using a Barcode Scanner Module TA BS01 Optional scccsscscccssssssssssssssees 32 3 6 Using a MSR Module TA MR0O1 optional ccsssssscccssssssssssccccccccssssscccoees 33 3 7 Using the Docking Stand TA DTO1 Optional ssssssssccrssssssssssccooes 35 3 7 1 The right side of the Docking Stand cece ee ceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 36 3 1 2 The rear side of the Docking Stand scsssirsisrsisisisssisisicssi2. Asterix DASH Tablet PC User Manual Product By Pa Pioneerros we can really do it For further assistance Email techsupport pioneerpos com Phone 1 909 468 9757 M Asterix DASH User Guide Introduction 1 Please read these safety instructions carefully Please disconnect this equipment from connecter before cleaning Don t use liquid or prayed detergent for cleaning User moisture sheet or cloth for cleaning 3 Make sure the equipments are connected to the power source with the correct voltage frequency and ampere 4 Caution on use of battery User the battery recommended by the manufacturer or the same type of battery installed by the manufacturer If incorrect battery is used it may cause explosion or fire hazard Recycle or discard used batteries according the manufacturer s instruction or your local authority FCC Compliance Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device 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 can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipmen
3. lt Cores Single Core lt On die L2 Cache 512KB lt FSB Speed 400MHz M Asterix DASH User Guide e Chipset lt Chipset Intel Whitney Point PCH SM35 e BIOS lt Phoenix BIOS e Graphics lt Intel HD Graphics with dynamic frequency support MPEG2 MEPG4 VC 1 WMV9 and H 264 e System Memory lt DDRII 800 32b Memory Down up to 2GB e Storage lt 1x 1 8 inch half size micro SATA Solid State Disk e LCD Screen lt Panel size 10 1 inch LED Backlight LCD lt Brightness 200nits lt Resolution 1366 RGB W x 768 H WXGA e Touch Panel lt 5 wire Resistive Touch Panel e Outdoor Viewable lt Transflective plus type e Audio lt Internal Speaker 2 x High Quality Speakers 2W lt Internal Microphone 1 x in front Bezel e TPM lt 1 x Compatible with TPM1 2 option e Communication lt 1x Wireless IEEE 802 11 b g n lt 1 x Bluetooth 2 1 EDR e RFID NFO lt Frequency 13 56MHz 7KHz lt Reading Range within 40 50mm depending on type of tags lt HEF RFID Reader ISO IEC 14443A B 15693 Mifare 1K 4K Ultralight NFC IP1 Protocol e Webcam lt Front Bezel 1 3 Mega pixel Camera audio input function lt Rear Bezel 2 Mega pixel Camera LED auxiliary light M Asterix DASH User Guide 1 2 2 I O Interface e External I O 2 x USB 2 0 type A 1 x Headphone Jack 1 x Microphone Jack 1 x Docking Connector 1 x DC Jack e LED Status Indicator lt Power LED Status 1 x Green
4. into the configuration file as listed below The system will execute this application when the button is pressed EXE C WINDOWS system32 mspaint exe F5_PARA F5_PATH e Barcode Buttons Left Side When Asterix DASH is equipped with barcode scanner press Barcode Button scan barcodes If Asterix DASH is not equipped with barcode scanner this button can be programmed to execute specific application Please write application path into the configuration file as listed below The system will execute this application when the button is pressed EXE C WINDOWS system32 calc exe F6_PARA F6_PATH e Navigation Buttons The navigation buttons include up down right and left arrow keys and the Enter key in the center These buttons navigates the cursor up down right or left on the screen Pressing Enter key will execute the selected application e RFID Allow data files transferring from IR equipped or equivalent device to Asterix DASH This port can only receive data or files from other RFID equipped or equivalent device o A Asterix DASH User Guide e User Interface Button This button 1s used to define the User Interface function When this button is pressed UI screen will appear as illustrated below for executing the applications easily 00000 gt 43 p E e Programmable Function Buttons These buttons can be programmed to execute specific application Please write the application path into the confi
5. Item Specific Help Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Equal to F10 save all Save Changes changes of all menus then exit setup configure driver Finally resets the system automatically F1 tl Esc e Exit Saving Changes When this option is selected the message Save configuration changes and exit setup will pop up Select OK to save the changes and exit the BIOS SETUP UTILITY e Exit Discarding Changes When this option is selected the message Discard changes and exit setup will pop up Select OK to exit the BIOS SETUP UTILITY without saving any changes e Load Setup Defaults When this option is selected the message Load optimal defaults will pop up Select OK to load the default values for all the setup configurations e Save Changes When this option is selected the message Save changes will pop up Select OK to save all changes M Asterix DASH User Guide Chapter 5 User Interface for Asterix DASH 5 1 Introduction This user interface provides specific mobile utility to let you easily setup some helpful functions and aware the system status directly This utility also let you adjust some function to fit the requirements such as brightness and volume adjustment webcam launch screen orientation and monitor switching Furthermore it also provides system information for your reference such as battery status RF setting with its signal strength firmwa
6. Red Colors lt Storage LED Status 1 x Blue Color lt Wi Fi LED Status 1 x Blue Color A WN ION A 1 2 3 In Front Control e Switch lt x Power Button lt 1x Lock Button lt x RF Button e Button lt Navigation Buttons 5 Way navigation button with integrated enter button lt Program Function Buttons 5 x Function keys Programmable lt Barcode Buttons 2 x Trigger Buttons Programmable e Sensor lt 1x Light Sensor 1 2 4 Power Management e Power Adapter lt AC to DC 19VDC 3 42A 65W lt AC 100V 240V 50 60Hz input lt 19 DC in e Battery Internal Battery lt Internal Smart Lithium Polymer Battery 3800mAh 2S1P 7 4V M Asterix DASH User Guide 1 2 5 Environment e Operation Temperature lt 0 Cto 40 C MIL STD 810G Method 501 5 and 502 5 e Storage Temperature lt 20 C to 60 C MIL STD 810G Method 501 5 and 502 5 o Humidity lt 5 95 without condensation MIL STD 810G Method 507 5 e Drop lt 4 ft drop to Plywood MIL STD 810G Method 516 6 Procedure IV e Vibration lt Operating SSD MIL STD 810G Method 514 6 Category 4 Fig 514 6C 3 e Mechanical Shock lt Operating 20g 11ms Terminal sawtooth lt Non operating 40g 1Ims Terminal sawtooth MIL STD 810G Method 516 6 Procedure I e Water Dust Resistance IP55 equivalent 1 2 6 Material e Chassis lt Semi Rugged Tablet PC Slate e Enclosure lt PC ABS Plastic PC ABS and TPU Double Injection with Protecti
7. essential requirements of the R amp TTE Directive 1999 5 EC and EMC directive 2004 108 EC The following test methods have been applied in order to prove presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the R amp TTE Directive 1999 5 EC and EMC directive 2004 108 EC EN 55022 2006 A1 2007 EN 61000 3 2 2006 EN 61000 3 3 1995 Al 2001 A2 2005 EN 55024 1998 Al 2001 A2 2003 IEC 61000 4 2 2008 IEC 61000 4 3 2006 A1 2007 IEC 61000 4 4 2004 IEC 61000 4 5 2005 IEC 61000 4 6 2003 Al 2004 A2 2006 IEC 61000 4 8 1993 A1 2000 IEC 61000 4 11 2004 lt EN 60950 1 2001 Safety of information technology equipment EN 300 328 V1 7 1 2006 EN 301 489 17 V2 1 1 2009 and EN 301 489 1 V1 8 1 2008 EN 62311 2008 This device is a 2 4GHz wideband transmission system transceiver intended for use in all EU member states and EFTA countries under the following conditions and or with the following restrictions NK AA ANNA PUB GUI 038 v1 0 3 o A Asterix DASH User Guide lt In Italy the end user should apply for a license at the national spectrum authorities in order to obtain authorization to use the device for setting up outdoor radio links and or for supplying public access to telecommunications and or network services lt This device may not be used for setting up outdoor radio links in France and in some areas the RF output power may be limited to 10 mW EIRP in the frequency range of 2454 24
8. please hold for 1 second to activate or deactivate this function e Wi Fi Button Press this button to activate or deactivate the Wi F or Bluetooth utility When the Wi Fi Button is pressed option list will pop up on the screen All functions will be listed in this option list To deactivate any function please touch the option to deactivate the function as shown in the following pictures Deactivate Wi Fi function Deactivate Bluetooth function To activate the function please again check the option as shown in the following pictures PUB GUI 038 v1 0 23 L A Asterix DASH User Guide Activate Wi Fi function Activate Bluetooth function e DC Jack Allow connection of the AC power adapter to supply power and recharging the battery 2 1 5 Bottom View The bottom side of the Asterix DASH is equipped the I O as described below 1 Docking Connector e Docking Connector Allow connection of the docking stand PUB GUI 038 v1 0 24 o A Asterix DASH User Guide 2 2 Preparing for Installation Asterix DASH is designed and pre configured for easy setup and use This section describes the installation steps to get the system running as quickly as possible 2 2 1 Installing the Rubber Bumpers To protect the housing case of Asterix DASH install the rubber bumpers 1 Install the rubber bumpers to the 4 corners of the system 2 Insert screws on the back of the system to secure the rubber bumpers 2 2 2 Re
9. 83 5 MHz For detailed information the end user should contact the national spectrum authority in France VCCI statement CORES IABEBRMNKRE CT CORE IS RERi CEA FECERBWHELCWIETHD COREBPIVACTLEV a Biz VEL CHAANSL TERESA ITC BNET BIR AAS CHES TIELU RW RUE LT FAL VCCI B PUB GUI 038 v1 0 4 M Asterix DASH User Guide Table of Contents Chapter 1 General Information eecsscssssseececcocssssecccocosssssccececssssoo 8 Ti IntrodUCI ON scesi 8 RP pio PING 0 0 E 8 Lo Meee INVA iS YS Ul a E E A A E 8 ERROR PAO alia cha ie 6 o pote RR ence eee ert ter RR SD E ee ene ee eee 10 Mic EF CME ean e E ad vnc cat a ed sc 10 MA Power Management cise ateetrashcsssnsatanam aces ieeuatarseaitasoanaaasreinnsdenseenideranaieancananadenies 10 ke A AO PMI ssa proses eeu DE eames E eee 11 A VL AUG TAP cars oes E A A A N eee eae ee 11 E Tee FARO oy VU E E etait eee nel etd E tale gat EE E 11 Meee CCT a OS a osmaisis oia a e eres 12 1 2 9 Optional External Accessories cccccccccccssensseseseseeeeecccccccecaaaeeassseeeseecceeeeeeqaaas 12 LAPak DASLU aeseacseneonees 13 1 4 Dimensions seriesas eiaa aa 13 Chapter 2 System SetiD usa aii 16 2 1 Exploring Your Asterix DASH sssssssscecccssssceecccsssssceccosssssececcossssscecocsssssceeoo 16 2L POM VG e E ee SR RR 16 212 RCA VICE os contar vss da E end os thy ween oe dua veeroaeeseee es 20 2143 Ren ye View VAPOR ERRO E RS a RSRS URI ANS RR ER A 21 M Asterix DASH User Guide
10. Advanced Security Boot Exit 05 12 2011 Item Specific Help System Time 16 22 53 BIOS Version IRB11 View or set system EC Version 0413 date Build Time 01 11 2012 Process Type Intel R Atom TM Z670 Process Speed 1 50 GHz System Memory Speed 800 MHz L2 Cache RAM 512 KB Total Memory 2048MB The Standard CMOS Setup screen 1s displayed above Each feature may have one or more option settings Use the arrow keys to highlight the feature Use A or Ny to select and change the value of that feature NOTE The system BIOS automatically detects BIOS Processor memory size Thus no change is necessary e System Date To set the date highlight the Date field and then press keys to set the current date Follow the month day and year format e System Time To set the time highlight the Time field and then press keys to set the current time Follow the hour minute and second format e BIOS Version The system will automatically displays the information of BIOS version M Asterix DASH User Guide e EC Version The system will automatically displays the information of EC Embedded Controller firmware version e Build Time The system will automatically displays the build time of BIOS e Processor Type The system will automatically displays the information of Processor Type e Processor Speed The system will automatically displays the information of Processor Speed e System Memory Speed The system will automat
11. Supervisor Password Is This option displays the status of Supervisor Password If the password exists it will display Set or else it will display Cleared e User Password Is This option displays the status of User Password If the password exists it will display Set or else it will display Cleared e Set Supervisor Password Supervisor account s password can be set or cleared in this field e Set User Password User account s password can be set or cleared in this field e TPM Support Activate or deactivate the TPM function by selecting Enabled or Disabled option For the non TPM SKU this item will display no detected o A Asterix DASH User Guide 4 4 Boot Management Setup Advanced Security Item Specific Help Boot priority order SATA HDD Keys used to view or USB CD configure devices 3 Up and Down arrows USB FDD select a device Internal Shell lt gt and lt gt moves the device up or down lt Shift 1 gt enables or disables a device Del deletes an unprotected device In this page setting the searching drive sequence which the system will try to boot up first can be configured To select the boot device use the up or down arrow key Press lt gt or lt gt to increase or decrease the device boot up priority To exit from this menu press lt Esc gt o A Asterix DASH User Guide 4 5 Exit Control Advanced Security Exit Saving Changes
12. according to the operating environment PUB GUI 038 v1 0 50 o A Asterix DASH User Guide e Click o or lo to reduce or increase the audio volume incrementally e Slide the scale bar to set the audio volume Check the Mute to mute the system 5 3 3 Webcam Launch For Webcam Launch press the Webcam command to appear the PUB GUI 038 v1 0 51 o A Asterix DASH User Guide 5 3 4 Monitor Switch For Monitor switch press the Monitor Switch ESS to pop up the selection bar for choosing the display mode within following four options Computer only 1 1 1 Click Computer only to display the Asterix DASH screen only Duplicate Click Duplicate s to display the same contents both on the PUB GUI 038 v1 0 52 o A Asterix DASH User Guide Asterix DASH screen and external display device The resolution on both displays will be the same The resolution on the external display cannot be changed Click Extend ll to display the different contents on the Asterix DASH screen and external display The resolution on the external display can be adjusted Projector only o Click Projector only 3 to display on external display only PUB GUI 038 v1 0 53 M Asterix DASH User Guide Chapter 6 Maintenance Asterix DASH needs occasional cleaning to prolong their life Please read this section carefully to ensure proper care of Asterix DASH When cleaning is necessary use a soft l
13. aphics shown below indicates the charging status If Ist battery capacity is down to 15 the system will display the following warning message for 5 seconds PUB GUI 038 v1 0 48 o A Asterix DASH User Guide For RF status The following RF status shows you that the system is equipped with Wi Fi Bluetooth and RFID functions Mw Wi Fi m RFID Bluetooth M 3G The following signal strength shows you that the Wi Fi function is connecting currently the stronger the signal strength the more scale will show on the bar If there is no module in the system there will be no status scale in the following status bar CUFi ahil For System Information The system information shown on the left advises the utility version BIOS and EC version HotTab V1 0 19 BIOS V1 0 0 EC V1 0 9 PUB GUI 038 v1 0 49 o A Asterix DASH User Guide 5 3 Using the Application Asterix DASH has numbers of applications on the control panel for executing specific command It provides you to adjust brightness volume launch webcam make screen orientation and switch monitor 5 3 1 Brightness Control For brightness adjustment press the Brightness command o Click K or to reduce or increase the brightness ma Slide the scale bar to set the brightness e Since the system supports the light sensor check the Auto Li Auto to activate auto brightness and the screen brightness will automatically adjust
14. e T 100Base TX Ethernet LAN module lets Asterix DASH connecting to other computers networks through a local area network LAN e DC Jack Allow connection of the AC power adapter to supply power and recharging the battery o A Asterix DASH User Guide Chapter 4 The BIOS Setup Program WARNING Inappropriate change of BIOS settings will cause system failure This system comes with a chip from Phoenix BIOS that contains the ROM Setup information This chip serves as an interface between the processor and the rest of the system components This section explains the information contained in the Setup program and instructions to modify the settings The Setup utility program allows updates to the main board configuration settings The BIOS setup values will be saved in the CMOS The Setup utility is executed when the system configuration is changed the system backup battery is changed or the system detects a configuration error A USB type of keyboard must be connected to configure the settings Function Key Please check the following table for the function description of each direction key Moves cursor left to select Screens T ov Moves cursor up or down to select items To change option for the selected items To jump to the Exit Screen or exit the current screen o A Asterix DASH User Guide 4 1 Main Screen Setup Utility Entering BIOS SETUP UTILITY the Main screen will appear and display the system overview
15. e system 2 Align the battery holder at the back Install screws to secure the battery holder PUB GUI 038 v1 0 30 e A Asterix DASH User Guide 3 Remove the cover of the external battery connector as marked O below and place it on the lower position as marked Q below For removing the external battery repeat the above steps in reverse order to remove the battery PUB GUI 038 v1 0 31 o A Asterix DASH User Guide 3 5 Using a Barcode Scanner Module TA BS01 optional Asterix DASH is designed to equip with optional Barcode Scanner module To install the Barcode Scanner Module 1 Make sure the system is turned off 2 Remove screws securing the compartment cover on top of the system 3 Switch the DIP 1 2 to ON and DIP 3 4 to OFF as indicated in the following Picture ON OFF 4 Attach the Barcode Scanner connector to the connectors inside the compartment 5 Install screws to secure the Barcode Scanner module onto the system PUB GUI 038 v1 0 32 A Asterix DASH User Guide Barcode Scanner Module 3 6 Using a MSR Module TA MRO1 optional Asterix DASH is designed to equip with the optional MSR module To install the MSR Module 1 Make sure the system is turned off 2 Unscrew the compartment cover on top of the system gt PUB GUI 038 v1 0 33 e A Asterix DASH User Guide following picture ON OFF 4 Attach the MSR connector to the connector
16. en PUB GUI 038 v1 0 2 o A Asterix DASH User Guide 2 2 5 Connecting the keyboard and mouse Before setting up the system please make sure the following items are available e Keyboard e Mouse for system software installation A keyboard is an input device a mouse is a pointing device Please connect these two devices as graphics shown below to interact with your system I PUB GUI 038 v1 0 28 o A Asterix DASH User Guide Chapter 3 Using the Asterix DASH 3 1 Introduction This chapter describes the basic features and procedures for using the Asterix DASH It includes I O ports and touch screen operation 3 2 Using the USB Ports 1 Connect the external device to the system 2 The USB ports support hot plug in connections Install the device driver before using the device PUB GUI 038 v1 0 29 o A Asterix DASH User Guide 3 3 Using the External Audio System At the right side of Asterix DASH you will find the built in audio ports for connecting Microphone jacks earphone or powered speaker To connect to an audio jack 1 Locate the audio ports Microphone and Headphone 2 Plug the jack into the port on the right side of the system e A O Pd 3 4 Installing the Battery TA EB101 optional Asterix DASH provides optional external battery to extend the power of your system For installing the battery pack please follow the steps below 1 Turn off th
17. guration file The system will execute this application when the button is pressed Setup F1_EXE c windows explorer exe F1_PARA F1_PATH F2_EXE C Program Files Windows Media Player wmplayer exe F2_PARA prefetch 1 F2_PATH F3_EXE C WINDOWS system32 osk exe F3_PARA F3_PATH o A Asterix DASH User Guide F4 EXE CAWINDOWSIsystem32Maskmgr exe F4 PARA F4 PATH The configuration file is c FKeySet txt 2 1 2 Rear View The rear side of the Asterix DASH is equipped the I O as described below 1 Camera 2 Mega pixel 2 Optional Accessories Door 3 External Battery Connector 4 Left Speaker 5 Right Speaker 6 Protective Rubber e Camera 2 Mega pixel The built in camera can be used as a communication device to capture images record videos and have video chats It has 2 0 M pixels and transmitting instant image through network for conference e Optional Accessory Door When the screws on top side of the system are removed barcode scanner or magnetic stripe reader can be installed e External Battery Connector To install the External Battery please remove the cover of external PUB GUI 038 v1 0 20 o A Asterix DASH User Guide battery connector before snapping the battery pack into the external battery connector For details please refer 3 4 e Speakers Integrated left and right mini stereo speakers for sound and audio output for multimedia presentations or listening pleasure e Pro
18. he screen Clean the LCD display only with a soft cloth dampened with denatured alcohol or a proprietary LCD screen cleaner 6 3 Cleaning the Asterix DASH e Turn off the Asterix DASH and unplug the power cord Wipe the screen and exterior with a soft damp cloth moistened only with water Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners on the screen as these will discolor the finish and damage the screen
19. ically displays the information of System Memory Speed e L2 Cache RAM The system will automatically displays the information of L2 Cache RAM e Total Memory The system will automatically displays the information of Total Memory o A Asterix DASH User Guide 4 2 Advanced BIOS Features For Advanced Settings the BIOS will automatically display the platform information and allow configuration to the system boot up parameters In this section the following items can be configured Quick boot UEFI boot Legacy boot and Boot Priority Security Boot Exit Item Specific Help Select Language ig English 1 UEFI Boot Disabled Select Language Legacy Boot Enabled Boot Priority UEFI First e Select Language Define the language displayed in SETUP UTILITY The current BIOS support the languages of English Japanese and French e UEFI Boot Activate or deactivate the UEFI boot function by selecting Enabled or Disabled option e Legacy Boot Activate or deactivate the Legacy boot function by selecting Enabled or Disabled option e Boot Priority Set the boot priority from UEFI boot or HDD boot o A Asterix DASH User Guide 4 3 Security Chip Configuration Advanced Boot Exit Supervisor Password Is Closed Item Specific Help User Password Is Cleared Set or clear the Enter Supervisor account s Set User Password Enter Password TPM Support Disabled F1 F9 Esc Enter F10 e
20. int free cloth slightly dampened with a mild detergent solution or use the contents of any commercially available computer cleaning kit Never use petroleum based solvents or harsh detergents to clean the system Also never spray any liquids directly on the computer case or screen If the display screen has become smeared or dusty clean the screen by first applying a mild glass cleaner to a soft clean lint free cloth and gently wipe the glass Never apply liquids directly on the screen surface Moreover do not use paper towels to clean the display screen Paper can scratch the display screen matte 6 1 Maintaining the Battery Do not expose to heat or attempt to disassemble the battery and do not place the battery in water or in a fire e Do not subject the battery to strong impact such as a blow from a hammer or stepping on or dropping 1t Do not puncture or disassemble the battery Do not attempt to open or service the battery Only replace with batteries designed specifically for this product Keep the battery out of reach of children Dispose of used batteries according to local regulations M Asterix DASH User Guide 6 2 Maintaining the Touch Glass e Do not scratch the surface of the screen with any hard objects Do not spray liquid directly on the screen or allow excess liquid to drip down inside the device Do not place anything such as food and drink on the screen at any time to prevent damage to t
21. moving the Rubber Bumpers To remove the rubber bumpers remove the screws securing the rubber bumpers Afterwards remove the rubber bumpers from the system PUB GUI 038 v1 0 25 o A Asterix DASH User Guide 2 2 3 Plugging to the DC supply The AC adapter provides external power source to the system and charges the internal battery pack at the same time The AC adapter has an auto switching design that can connect to any 100VAC 240VAC power outlets To connect the power adapter 1 Plug the AC adapter connector to the DC Jack socket on the left side of the system 2 Plug the power cord to the AC adapter Power LED Light Green 3 Plug the other end of the power cord to a live wall outlet at the same time the Power LED at face panel lights up green For the power supply of this equipment an approved power cord has to be used Make sure the socket and any extension cord s used can support the total current load of all the connected devices Remove all power from the device prior to installing or removing any accessories hardware or cables Before cleaning the system make sure it is disconnected from any external power supplies i e AC adapter o A Asterix DASH User Guide 2 2 4 Starting the System The Power Resume button 1s found on the left side of the system Press the Power Resume button to start the system asuqum A i A o 0000 43 Power LED Light Gre
22. o 36VDC Input 6VDC to 36VDC for Momentary and 9VDC to 32VDC for Normal lt 19 V 1 57A Max total output 30W lt Cigarette lighter plug power cord lt ACC power cord option 1 3 Packing List Desiccant Power Adapter Power Cord Corner Rubber Screw x Corner Rubber Shoulder Strap do 1 4 Dimensions The following section provides information for the Asterix DASH dimensions Dimensions units in mm o M Asterix DASH User Guide M Asterix DASH User Guide Y E o A Asterix DASH User Guide Chapter 2 System Setup 2 1 Exploring Your Asterix DASH Before starting to set up the Asterix DASH get familiar with all the features which are illustrated in the figures below 2 1 1 Front View The front side of the Asterix DASH is equipped with I O as described below 1 Camera 1 3 Mega pixel 2 Digital Microphone 3 LED Power Storage Wi Fi 4 Light Sensor 5 Barcode Button 6 Navigation Buttons 7 RFID 8 User Interface Button 9 Program Function Buttons 10 Barcode Button PUB GUI 038 v1 0 16 A Asterix DASH User Guide e Camera 1 3 Mega pixel The built in camera can be used as a communication device to capture images record videos and have video chats It has 1 3M pixels and transmits instant image through network for conference e Digital Microphone The built in microphone receives sounds and voices when used with the built in camera e LED Power Storage Wi Fi Kee
23. p informed with system s current power status storage operating status and Wi Fi accessing status o l 1 Power Indicator LED 2 Storage Access 3 Wi Fi Bluetooth Access e Power Indicator LED Indicates that system is turned on and indicate the battery charging Status lt Green when the system is powered on with fully charged or discharging battery lt Blinking green when the system is in S3 Suspend with fully charged or discharging battery lt Red when the system is powered with charging battery lt Blinking red when system is in S3 Suspend or powered off with charging battery lt Off when power off or the battery is fully charged e Storage Access Blue light indicates that the system is accessing the Storage Drive e Wi Fi Bluetooth Access Blue light indicates that the Wi Fi Bluetooth accessing is activated When LED light is off it indicates that the function is disabled M Asterix DASH User Guide e Light Sensor This sensor works with brightness control When the brightness control is set to Auto for details please refer 5 3 1 1t will automatically detect the light environment and adjust the screen brightness according to the operating environment e Barcode Button Right Side When Asterix DASH is equipped with barcode scanner press Barcode Button scan barcodes If Asterix DASH is not equipped with barcode scanner this button can be programmed to execute specific application Please write application path
24. re BIOS amp EC version information Besides these features you can press the soft button to hibernate this device 5 2 About the User Interface 5 2 1 Enable or disable the User Interface To display the User Interface please press the Fn button or point the Hot key Utility on the screen PUB GUI 038 v1 0 45 L M Asterix DASH User Guide 000 gt 54 gt wa To close the User Interface function please press the EA button on the top right corner on this User Interface for disabling this utility from the screen If there is no action took for this utility in 5 seconds the UI screen will close automatically PUB GUI 038 v1 0 46 o A Asterix DASH User Guide 5 2 2 Hibernate this System To hibernate this system please click button for entering into S4 mode 5 2 3 System Status Information This utility shows the battery capacity status RF status with 1ts signal strength and system information and provides the control panel for the function setting For battery capacity status PUB GUI 038 v1 0 47 o A Asterix DASH User Guide Asterix DASH 1s equipped with one internal battery and one optional battery The battery capacity status shown below advises that only one internal battery is embedded with the system with fully charged and there is no optional battery installed in the system If the system installs both the Ist internal battery and 2nd optional battery the gr
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26. s inside the compartment 5 Install screws to secure the MSR module onto the system a MSR Module x E PUB GUI 038 v1 0 34 o A Asterix DASH User Guide 3 7 Using the Docking Stand TA DT01 optional Asterix DASH provides optional of docking stand to dock this system at home or on office desk 4 Docking Stand Docking Connector Attach the Asterix DASH to the docking stand it FP TRE LF as _ e PUB GUI 038 v1 0 35 o A Asterix DASH User Guide 1 USB port 2 USB port The Universal Serial Bus USB ports allow connection of USB 2 0 compliant devices for example printers scanners and so on to Asterix DASH PUB GUI 038 v1 0 36 o A Asterix DASH User Guide 3 7 2 The rear side of the Docking Stand The rear side of the docking stand provides the following ports and connectors as described below 1 Locking Device Keyhole 2 USB port 3 USB port 4 HDMI port 5 VGA port 6 LAN port 7 DC Jack e Locking Device Keyhole Allow attachment of Kensington security system or a compatible lock to physically secure Asterix DASH e USB ports Allow the use of USB connectors to transfer data e HDMI port Allow connection of HDMI peripheral device for digital audio video transmitting e VGA port Allow connection of external monitor or projector for wider display The screen display and the external monitor can operate simultaneously e LAN port A 10Bas
27. sssiissrsrriesersssissseseet 37 Chapter 4 The BIOS Setup Program ssssseccccosssssccccccccsssssceeosoo 38 4 1 Main Screen Setup UMAS escicssncescceseccccocsccsasssesessiesensssssecesvecenssssevacsoonsiseeensss 39 4 2 Advanced BIOS FP Catures sisccesvesseccssasesccsacstenccseseseessccssccesesesecsensseccsetsssecseeseste 41 M Asterix DASH User Guide 4 3 Security Chip Configuration sisesicssicsssensiiesscssacasiesssisstenssssssoessisssersacssissseiaceus 42 4 4 Boot Management Setup ccssssssccccccsesccccccsssscccccossssececccssssesececosssesseccessssscee 43 AS Exit COME ON ws sssassaansatscesscsesivencessdetucseasaasestesesiesnassussacssetisseassenestesensesnsseesseccees 44 Chapter 5 User Interface for Asterix DASH ssssrrrsssssseees 45 Se be Introductio i sesrsvassvecsvacesceteaseecasbastecsosacssesssacedesdeusescestecsacsussssseestecedesierssecestestens 45 5 2 About the User Mtr ae vsscsssccsscsesecacasessetessesosteasssevaceseseuncosssevdensesseteasssevscnees 45 5 2 1 Enable or disable the User Interface s sisrsssssisssesssesrossrsisiscsssrossssssisssessse 45 52 2 Hibernate this System ssa ie ae ad teased 47 5 2 3 System Status Information ccccccccccccccccceesssesssseecccccecceeeeaaeeesesseeeeess 47 5 3 Usine the A pina ClO Ice sussa passeia eai sad 50 5 31 Binchiness Confolens nania aaa Sad asda dear dice 50 5 3 2 Bo Dinero E Gino EE renee E A RE E E RR ACE E 51 5 3 3 Webcam LAUMEI sssssrrisrss
28. t does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help FCC Caution Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment PUB GUI 038 v1 0 2 M Asterix DASH User Guide FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement 1 This Transmitter has been demonstrated co location compliance requirements with Wi Fi Bluetooth and RFID Modules This transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter 2 This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This device was tested for typical hand held operations with the device contacted directly to the human body to the back side of the tablet PC To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements avoid direct contact to the transmitting antenna during transmitting Europe EU Declaration of Conformity This device complies with the
29. tective Rubber To prevent system harm from vibration or shock the system has been designed with four protective rubber installed at the four corner 2 1 3 Right Side View The right side of the Asterix DASH is equipped the I O as described below Open Cover Y 1 Microphone port 2 Headphone port 3 USB port 4 USB port e Microphone port Allow connection of external microphone for monophonic sound recording e Headphone Port Allow connection of stereo headphone powered speakers or earphone set for personal listening e USB Ports x2 PUB GUI 038 v1 0 21 o A Asterix DASH User Guide The Universal Serial Bus USB ports allow connection of USB 2 0 compliant devices for example printers scanners and so on 2 1 4 Left Side View The left side of the Asterix DASH is equipped the I O as described below Open Cover I 4 2 1 Power Button 2 Lock Button 3 Wi Fi Button 4 DC Jack e Power Button Switches Asterix DASH on and off or resumes whenever it is in Suspend mode e Lock Button To prevent the screen or function keys from being touched by mistake press the Lock button to halt the system temporarily Lock message will appear on the screen PUB GUI 038 v1 0 22 L M Asterix DASH User Guide To resume press the Lock button again to disable the halt function the screen will appear Unlock message MED Ww af Unlock BP ae Note When you press the lock button
30. ve Rubber Grips Set e Dimension W x H x D mm lt 277 8 x 206 x 26 5mm e Weight lt Approximate 1 2kg with internal battery 1 2 7 Operation System e WES7 WS7E M Asterix DASH User Guide 1 2 8 Certifications e EMI lt FCC part 15 Class B lt VCCI V 3 V 4 lt CE EN55022 EN55024 e Safety lt UL EN60950 CE e RF lt FCC part 15 subpart C e SAR lt FCC SAR OET 65 C 1 2 9 Optional External Accessories e MSR TA MR01 lt Reference Standards ANSI ISO Standards 7810 7811 1 6 7813 JISII lt Decoding Method ISO Trackl IATA Track2 ABA and Track3 THRIFT e Barcode Scanner TA BS0O1 lt Decoded Mode 1D Symbologies EAN UPC RSS Code 39 Code 128 UCC EAN 128 ISBN ISBT Interleaved Matrix Industrial and Standard 2 of 5 Codabar Code 93 931 Code 11 MSI Plessey Telepen postal codes 2D Symbologies Data Matrix PDF417 Micro PDF 417 Maxicode QR Aztec EAN UCC composite e Desktop Docking TA DTO1 lt 4x USB2 0 type A 1 x Ethernet 1 x HDMI 1 x VGA 1 x Kensington and 1 x DC Jack support e External Battery Pack TA EB101 lt Hot swappable Lithium Polymer battery pack doubles duration of mobile operation 4200mAh 2S1P 7 4V M Asterix DASH User Guide e Vehicle Mounting Docking TA VD100 R00 lt 4x USB2 0 type A 2 x RS232 1 x 10 100Mbps Ethernet 1 x VGA and DC Jack support lt 75 x 75 100 x 100mm Vesa Mount Holes support lt 6VDC t
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