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1. cccssssssssssesseseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeaaseeaes 7 5 Cleaning Guidelines 7 5 Battery Pack Guidelines 7 5 Touchscreen Guidelines 7 7 When Traveling 7 8 Chapter 8 Troubleshooting mmmmmemmenennennennennnnne 8 1 Preliminary Checklist 8 2 Solving Common Problems ccccceceessssesseeeeeeeeeeeeesseeeeeees 8 3 Battery Problems ccccccccccccccseeeeseeeseesseseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeess 8 3 BT Wireless Transmission Problems 8 3 Display Problems 8 4 Hardware Device Problems 8 4 Hard Disk Drive Problems 8 5 LAN POP en 8 5 PC Card PrODI GINS wisssisacedessnsntessveiseenceivetanmeactioiencinedsssieroencest 8 5 Power Management Problems cccccccessssssseeeeeeeeeeees 8 6 SOMWale Problems a a en 8 6 Sound Problems 8 7 Startup PFODISMNS nn arte en armement 8 7 Wireless LAN Problems 8 8 Other ProDIeEmS iat a a aa cn du 8 9 Resetting the Tablet PC 8 10 Appendix A Specifications mmmmmmmmemmennnnannennennennnnenennennennnnne A 1 Appendix B Regulatory Information ns B 1 On the Use of the System B 2 Class B Regulations sisvicsnncsncinscdenadcundapesiannwensnesaudievnpinaisananess B 2 Salety LOL SE B 3 On the Use of the RF Device 0 0 eccccccceeeeeeeeeeeteeeeeeeeeessseeeees B 6 USA and Canada Safety Requirements and Notices B 6 European Union CE Marking and Co
2. Rugged Mobile Computing Solutions Sep 2012 TRADEMARKS All brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies NOTE The information in this manual is subject to change without notice For the latest version of the manual please visit the Getac website at www getac com Table of Contents Chapter 1 Getting Started nnsnrrnrmnennnnensennennennnnne 1 1 Getting the Tablet PC Running 1 2 Unpacking PR TT EE TT ee 1 2 Installing the Battery Pack and Connecting to AC Power1 3 Using the Tether cccccccccecececeeeeeeeeeseesesseseeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeess 1 6 Using the Hand Strap cccccccccccccssssssssssssssseseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 1 7 Turning On and Off the Tablet PC 1 8 Taking a Look at the Tablet PC 1 9 TORL COMPOMENES 8 sin deccvsutestaechereance 1 9 Rear Components ss 1 12 Right Side Components 1 13 Left Side Components 1 13 TOP COMPONENTS 8 ns eaa i 1 14 Bottom Components 1 15 Chapter 2 Operating Your Tablet PC csscssescesesenseeenseneesees 2 1 Using the Touchscreen ennnen 2 2 Using Multi touch Gestures cccccsssssessssesseseeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 2 3 Using the Input Panel 2 6 Using the Network Features ccssseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneneees 2 7 Using the LAN 2 7 Using the Wireless LAN Optional 2 7 Using the BT Feature Optional cccccccsssssseeeeeeeeeeeeees 2 10
3. Choose RECOVETY to start hard dink nage recover or Cancel to exit the program and peatart oven Disk Image Options Windows 7 32 Bit Pro Version 1003 Guild Aug 4 2011 M 07 41 ic Getac AN rights rataned 5 The progress bar shows the percentage completed When it reaches 100 the system turns off 6 Turn on the Tablet PC The Windows setup wizard starts Follow the onscreen prompts to continue 7 When the system restarts the installer screen appears The installer will perform system hardware detection and driver installation Welcome to use Getac product This is the first boot up of Windows O5 Tha Getac Smart instaler will automatically complete the setup of mpate Warning Chel ites oguin 5 barng progemist DO MOT aber umil Gus 1 campa Installation Process eatafleg devions corres inio CS Pathe iii Tiii i Bhat Process 2 Getac 8 When completed the system restarts and displays Windows desktop 5 14 Using BIOS Setup and System Recovery Chapter 6 Using Getac Software Getac software includes application programs for specific computer components and utility programs for overall management This chapter describes how to use the programs Using Getac Software 6 1 The OSD On Screen Display Control Panel provides a user friendly interface for you to quickly activate or operate certain functions on your Tablet PC with a simple tap of the screen To open the OSD Control Pa
4. Satellite Map SGPGSV 3 3 11 22 07 172 36 03 04 199 30 42 50 134 38 44 a SGPGSV 3 2 11 29 30 066 40 06 14 190 33 20 13 303 42 30 12 0 SGPGSV 3 1 11 14 55 124 42 16 53 244 42 31 50 006 44 32 32 2 4 Signal Indicator 14 16 31 32 29 6 L is M Getac App To start GPS positioning click Start GPS The screen displays e Ongoing raw data strings in the Message Log section e Overhead satellite positions in the Satellite Map section e Signal strength of the satellites in the Signal Indicator section When GPS positioning is completed the Data Summary section shows the GPS information of the current location To stop GPS positioning click Stop GPS Using Getac Software 6 19 Using Getac Camera Optional Getac Camera is a geo tagging camera program which allows you to stamp geographical information on photos as watermarks and embed such information into JPEG files as EXIF 2 2 metadata NOTE e Getac Camera works with Virtual GPS a separate application program Make sure that Virtual GPS is installed in your computer e Before starting Getac Camera close any other program that uses the camera otherwise Getac Camera can only provide limited functions To start the program double click the Getac Camera program icon on Windows desktop The Getac Camera window appears as shown below The GPS positioning will be automatically activated When the GPS positioning is compl
5. General European standards dictate maximum radiated transmit power of 100 mW Effective Isotropic Radiated Power EIRP and the frequency range 2400 2483 5 MHz Belgium and the Netherlands In Belgium and the Netherlands the product may not be used outdoors France Departments in Which the Wireless LAN Module Can Be Used Indoors Only The wireless LAN module can currently be used indoors only in the following 38 departments of mainland France Please turn off your wireless LAN radio when operating the device in areas places other than the 38 departments listed Ain Orientales 36 incre Jee ovens lier ar toiretcher es Haut hin Aveyron se Newe ea Voucluse Dordogne Yonne i P orme 65 PuyduDome sa Valde Mame 54 Pyren es Atlantique Gers Regulatory Information B 11 Departments in Which the Wireless LAN Module s Maximum EIRP Not Shown in the Previous Table Frequency Ranges MHz 2400 2446 5 10 mW Not permitted 2446 5 2483 5 100 mW 100 mW on private property with Ministry of Defense approval Indoors Outdoors Turning Off the Wireless LAN Radio NOTE Turning the wireless LAN radio off is not the same as disabling the wireless LAN card It is not necessary to disable the card to meet the regulatory requirements While operating the Tablet PC in those French departments that do not allow use of the wireless LAN equipment the user of the equipment must turn off
6. e Make sure that the user name or password is correct PC Card Problems The PC card does not work e Make sure that the PC card is correctly seated e Ifthe card requires an IRQ Interrupt ReQuest make sure that there is one available Troubleshooting 8 5 The PC card stops communicating properly e The application may have been reset when the Tablet PC is turned off or in Sleep mode Exit and restart the application Power Management Problems The Tablet PC does not enter Sleep or Hibernation mode automatically e If you have a connection to another computer the Tablet PC does not enter Sleep or Hibernation mode if the connection is actively in use e Make sure that the Sleep or Hibernation time out is enabled The Tablet PC does not enter Sleep or Hibernation mode immediately e lf the Tablet PC is performing an operation it normally waits for the operation to finish The Tablet PC does not resume from Sleep or Hibernation mode e The Tablet PC automatically enters Sleep or Hibernation mode when the battery pack is empty Do any one of the following Connect the AC adapter to the Tablet PC Replace the empty battery pack with a fully charged one Software Problems An application program does not work correctly e Make sure that the software is correctly installed e If an error message appears on the screen consult the software program s documentation for further information e lf you a
7. Turning On Off the BT Radio 2 10 Connecting to another BT Device eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 2 11 Using the WWAN Feature Optional 2 12 Installing the SIM Card 2 12 Connecting to WWAN Network 2 14 Chapter 3 Managing POWEEL c cssescesesessenseeenseneeseeeeseneeseneeeenseesas 3 1 PC FOUN een E S 3 2 Battery Pack 3 3 Charging the Battery Pack 3 3 Checking the Battery Level 3 4 Backup Batt ry cisini iiia 3 5 Replacing the Battery Pack 3 5 Battery Low Signals and Actions sssececeeeeeeeeeeeeees 3 7 Power MANAeMEM Se ed ans 3 8 HID FAATION rss e referencement 3 9 Power Saving Tips nn 3 10 Chapter 4 Expanding Your Tablet PC ccccscssesssseesssenseeenesneneens 4 1 Using Smart Cards sans sacs een 4 2 SIROP SCOR a uns 4 3 Using SD Cards Optional ccccsssseeeceeeeeeeeeeesseeeeeeeeeeseessees 4 4 Connecting a USB Device serrer 4 5 Connecting a Serial Device 4 6 Connecting an Audio Device ss 4 7 Using the Docking Station 2 0 ceeeeeseeceeceeeeeeeesseeeeeeeeeseeeseees 4 8 Chapter 5 Using BIOS Setup and System Recovery 5 1 BIOS OUD ara E EE EE 5 2 When and How to Use 0 cccccceeceeeeesssseeeeeeeeeeaaaaeseeeeeess 5 2 Information Menu a 5 3 Maim UN sereen nee EEEE REESE 5 4 Advanced Menu 5 5 Securty MON eateietereesenviaesaweaseeadeexterseuutieetess aeddedesuess 5
8. When Traveling e Before traveling with your Tablet PC make a backup of your hard disk data into flash disks or other storage devices As an added precaution bring along an extra copy of your important data e Make sure that the battery pack is fully charged e Make sure that the Tablet PC is turned off e Disconnect the AC adapter from the Tablet PC and take it with you Use the AC adapter as the power source and as a battery charger e Hand carry the Tablet PC Do not check it in as luggage e Ifyou need to leave the Tablet PC in the car put it in the trunk of the car to avoid exposing the Tablet PC to excessive heat e When going through airport security it is recommended that you send the Tablet PC and flash disks through the X ray machine the device you set your bags on Avoid the magnetic detector the device you walk through or the magnetic wand the handheld device used by security personnel e lf you plan to travel abroad with your Tablet PC consult your dealer for the appropriate AC power cord for use in your country of destination 7 8 Caring for the Tablet PC Chapter 8 Troubleshooting Tablet PC problems can be caused by hardware software or both When you encounter any problem it might be a typical problem that can easily be solved This chapter tells you what actions to take when solving common Tablet PC problems Troubleshooting 8 1 Preliminary Checklist Here are helpful hints to follow b
9. e High gain wall mount or mast mount antennas are designed to be professionally installed and should be located at a minimum distance of 30 cm 12 inches or more from the body of all persons Please contact your professional installer VAR or antenna manufacturer for proper installation requirements Explosive Device Proximity Warning WARNING Do not operate a portable transmitter such as a wireless network device near unshielded blasting caps or in an explosive environment unless the device has been modified to be qualified for such use Antenna Warning WARNING To comply with the FCC and ANSI C95 1 RF exposure limits it is recommended that the antenna for this device be installed so as to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm 8 inches from all persons and that the antenna must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or radio transmitter It is recommended that the user limit exposure time if the antenna is positioned closer than 20 cm 8 inches Use on Aircraft Caution CAUTION Regulations of the FCC and FAA prohibit airborne operation of radio frequency wireless devices because their signals could interfere with critical aircraft instruments Regulatory Information B 7 EMC Requirements This device uses generates and radiates radio frequency energy The radio frequency energy produced by this device is well below the maximum exposure allowed by the Federal Communications Comm
10. 3 Pull out the WWAN antenna 4 On Windows desktop double click the AirCard Watcher shortcut The screen as below appears 2 14 Operating Your Tablet PC Pa AirCard Watcher Jlo lx Airplane mode radio is off SIERRA WIRELESS If the radio is currently off click Turn Radio On to turn on the radio Use AirCard Watcher to manage your broadband wireless network connections such as Connect to the Internet Configure user options Send and receive SMS messages Manage profiles Use GPS to track your position for models having the GPS module NOTE For detailed information on using AirCard Watcher see the program s online help Operating Your Tablet PC 2 15 Chapter 3 Managing Power Your Tablet PC operates either on external AC power or on internal battery power This chapter tells you how you can effectively manage power To maintain optimal battery performance it is important that you use the battery in the proper way Managing Power 3 1 AC Adapter CAUTION e The AC adapter is designed for use with your Tablet PC only Connecting the AC adapter to another device can damage the adapter e The AC power cord supplied with your Tablet PC is for use in the country where you purchased your Tablet PC If you plan to go overseas with the Tablet PC consult your dealer for the appropriate power cord e When you disconnect the AC adapter disconnect from the electrical outlet first and the
11. 8 OOM MENU i ec a ace dns 5 10 Exit Menu res aercinsstceristinnnescienicnecenessauauuinadecesucebeeasesocsentiendseuceeo 5 11 Operations during POST 5 12 STEP RECOVETY nn nd 5 13 Chapter 6 Using Getac Software 1 ccccssessesssseesensensenseeeesensensees 6 1 Using the OSD Control Panel 6 2 Quick Button Setup 6 6 USING G Manager sen necnesn tement 6 8 Starting G Manager ses 6 8 System VOD RP EAn Enesi 6 9 BOCK WA PP eesi nine datuota inane 6 10 OR E ener eee 6 12 P COTR O Na Oe eee seriet tet anen ener 6 13 Light Sensor Tab 6 14 Antenna TaD csecsen 6 15 OO AD a en eee 6 16 Monitoring Tab 6 17 GPS Status Fab he danse ess ni 6 19 Using Getac Camera Optional cccccecessseeseeeeeeeeeeeeees 6 20 Taking Pictures 6 22 Shooting VIGCOS spreiden apaina EnS 6 24 Using View Mode 6 25 Camera SCUUINGS sisccncctievsnsexecie ssancesercsveswicesdeexinsencevesinterecasins 6 29 Using Getac Smart Tag Optional cccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeees 6 33 Reading TADS EE REER 6 33 Options MENMU ssni a 6 35 Chapter 7 Caring for the Tablet PC ccsscsscescsssenseesensensensenseneenes 7 1 Protecting the Tablet PC 7 2 Using the Cable LOCK danseuse 7 2 Using an Anti Virus Strategy ccccccsseeecceseeeeeeeeeeeeeseees 7 3 Using Action Center for Windows 7 7 3 Taking Care of the Tablet PC 7 4 Location Guidelines 7 4 General Guidelines
12. Exit Using BIOS Setup and System Recovery 5 5 RTC S4 Wakeup enables or disables the RTC Real Time Clock wakeup from S4 Hibernation feature when AC power is connected Set this item to Enabled if you use Windows task scheduler to have the computer automatically perform tasks at specific times LAN Wake Up From S3 or S4 S5 allows a LAN activity to wake up the system from S3 Sleep or S4 Hibernation S5 shutdown state USB Wake Up From S3 allow a USB device activity to wake up the system from S3 Sleep state Power Button Delay sets the amount of time 2 4 6 or 8 seconds to press and hold the power button for it to function AC Initiation sets if connecting AC power will automatically start or resume your Tablet PC SATA Mode set to AHC if your hard disk supports AHCI AHCI allows you to take advantage of Advanced Host Controller Interface features The options are DE and AHCI CAUTION Incorrect SATA mode settings can result in hard disk drive boot failure Charging Backup Battery allows the main battery to charge the backup battery When set to Enabled the backup battery can be charged by the main battery if the AC adapter is not connected Charging starts when the backup battery has less than 70 capacity left and the main battery has more than 70 capacity left Charging stops when the backup battery reaches 90 capacity or the main battery has less than 50 capacity left When set to Disabled the backup battery
13. Gobi TM 3000 3G Mobile Broadband Camera option CMOS 3M pixel Security Kensington lock TPM 1 2 Power AC adapter Universal 65 W input 100 240 V 50 60 Hz output 19V Battery Lithium ion cylindrical battery 4 cells 5200mAh Hot Swap technology with backup battery 2 cells Dimension LxWxD 280x184x40mm 11x7 2x1 59 inch Weight 1 6 kg 3 52 Ib Environ Temperature Operating 20 C 4 F to 60 C 140 F ment Storage 40 C 40 F to 71 C 160 F Humidity Relative 0 to 95 non condensing MIL STD 810G and IP65 Regulations CE FCC UL A 2 Specifications Additional Button Definitions Instead of starting up a program the Menu and P1 buttons provide keyboard key functions for specific occasions as described below Button Occasion Action Function BIOS Setup Esc key ACPI Tab key ASCII 08 P1 POST and non ACPI Down key BIOS Setup Down key Long press gt 2 sec press gt Long press gt 2 sec sec Up key ACPI Short press lt 2 sec press Short press lt 2 sec 2 sec Down key Long press gt 2 sec Ctrl Alt Del key combination Specifications A 3 Appendix B Regulatory Information This appendix provides regulatory statements and safety notices on your Tablet PC NOTE Marking labels located on the exterior of your Tablet PC indicate the regulations that your model complies with Please check the marking labels and refer to the corresponding statements i
14. Ifyou often partially recharge and discharge the battery might not be charged to its full potential Initialize the battery to solve the problem Use the battery calibration tool as described in Gauge Reset in Chapter 6 The battery operating time indicated by the battery meter does not match the actual operating time e The actual operating time can be different from the estimated time depending on how you are using the Tablet PC If the actual operating time is much less than the estimated time initialize the battery Use the battery calibration tool as described in Gauge Reset in Chapter 6 BT Wireless Transmission Problems cannot connect to another device with BT wireless technology e Make sure that both devices have activated BT feature Troubleshooting 8 3 e Make sure that the distance between the two devices is within the limit and that there are no walls or other obstructions between the devices e Make sure that the other device is not in Hidden mode e Make sure that both devices are compatible Display Problems Nothing appears on the screen e During operation the screen may automatically turn off as a result of power management Press any key to see if the screen comes back e The brightness level might be too low Increase the brightness The characters on the screen are dim e Adjust the brightness and or contrast Bad dots appear on the display at all times e Asmall number
15. Menu Runs the BIOS Setup Utility as described in the previous BIOS Setup section HDI Recovery Performs System Recovery as described in the next System Recovery section 5 12 Using BIOS Setup and System Recovery System Recovery Use System Recovery when e The Windows operating system does not start at all e You want to restore the system to the factory state WARNING e Using this feature will reinstall Windows to your system and configure it to the system s factory default settings All data on the hard disk drive will be lost e Make sure that power is not interrupted during the recovery process An unsuccessful recovery may result in Windows startup problems To run System Recovery 1 2 3 Connect the AC adapter Connect a USB mouse or keyboard Turn on the Tablet PC During system startup when the Getac logo screen appears double tap the screen In the menu that appears select App Menu and then HDI Recovery Or if a keyboard is connected you can press Ctrl Alt F2 keys for four seconds instead of tapping the screen Drepp FF tor Seren Lor Ea ee pre Using BIOS Setup and System Recovery 5 13 4 In the screen that appears select Recovery to start the recovery process Hard Disk Image Recovery Fits program wal reset Windows operation system back to crigieal factory state and a of the user epee va Please make sure to backup your data and plug the C adapter before starting
16. The right portion of the screen allows you to set how the monitored items are displayed and how often the monitoring is updated e Always On Top allows the monitoring window to remain on top of your display Using Getac Software 6 17 e Monitoring Interval sets the frequency of updates on the monitoring window 1 3 5 10 30 seconds or 1 5 30 minutes Click Apply or OK to save the changes Starting and Stopping the Monitoring To start monitoring click START Monitor The monitoring window similar to the one below appears displaying requested information at specified intervals EA Monitoring 1800Mhz 900Mhz 50 0 CPU Clock 1833 Mhz HDD Free Space 52 97 G c 1000lux c 500lux c Olux HDD Tempersture 0 c Environment Illuminance lux c 1013M8 c 506 6MB OMB RAM Free 224 3 MB 2013MB 1007MB OMB CPU Voltage 1 268 V ual RAM Free 1026 MB To stop monitoring click the Close button at the upper right corner of the monitoring window or click Stop Monitor on the Monitoring tab page of G Manager 6 18 Using Getac Software GPS Status Tab The GPS Status tab shows the GPS status for models having the GPS module G Manager Selected Item lt gt GPS Status Data Summary Data Stamp 2010 5 17 Time Stamp 04 08 Current Latitude 2503 2721 N Current Longitude 12136 7001 E Current Altitude 73 6 M No of Satellites in view 11 Acquisition Status Acquired Message Log
17. a non shielded interface cable with this equipment is prohibited B 2 Regulatory Information Canada Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations Class B Compliance Notice This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canada Interference Causing equipment regulations Cet appareil num rique de Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du R glement Canadien sur le mat riel brouileur This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications Le pr sent appareil num rique n met pas de bruits radio lectriques d passant les limites applicables aux appareils num riques de la classe B prescrites dans le R glement sur le brouillage radio lectrique dict par le minist re des Communications du Canada Safety Notices About the Battery Caution Texts Concerning Lithium Batteries DANISH ADVARSEL Lithiumbatteri Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig h ndtering Udskiftning ma kun ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type Lev r det brugte batteri tilbage til leverand ren NORWEGIAN ADVARSEL Eksplosjonsfare ved feilaktig skifte av batteri Benytt samme batteritype eller en tilsvarende type anbefalt av apparatfabrikanten Brukte batterier kasseres i henhold til fabrikantens instruksjoner SWEDISH VARNING Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte An
18. for recycling options or proper disposal About the AC Adapter e Use only the AC adapter supplied with your Tablet PC Use of another type of AC adapter will result in malfunction and or danger e Do not use the adapter in a high moisture environment Never touch the adapter when your hands or feet are wet e Allow adequate ventilation around the adapter when using it to operate the device or charge the battery Do not cover the AC adapter with B 4 Regulatory Information paper or other objects that will reduce cooling Do not use the AC adapter while it is inside a carrying case e Connect the adapter to a proper power source The voltage requirements are found on the product case and or packaging e Do not use the adapter if the cord becomes damaged e Do not attempt to service the unit There are no serviceable parts inside Replace the unit if it is damaged or exposed to excess moisture Regulatory Information B 5 On the Use of the RF Device NOTE The information in this section applies to models with the wireless LAN module USA and Canada Safety Requirements and Notices IMPORTANT NOTE To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements the antenna used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter Radio Frequency Interference Requirements and SAR The
19. in hot weather condition Also charging will not start if the battery pack is not within the allowed temperature range e It is recommended that you do not charge the battery pack more than once a day e It is recommended that you charge the battery pack with the Tablet PC s power off e To maintain the battery pack s operating efficiency store it in a cool dark place removed from the Tablet PC and with 30 40 charge remaining e Important guidelines when using the battery pack When installing or removing the battery pack take note of the following avoid installing or removing the battery pack when the Tablet PC is in Sleep mode Abruptly removing the battery pack may cause loss of data or the Tablet PC may become unstable avoid touching the battery pack terminals or damage may occur thereby causing improper operation to it or the Tablet PC The Tablet PC s input voltage and surrounding temperature will directly affect the battery pack s charge and discharge time charging time will be prolonged when the Tablet PC is turned on To shorten the charging time it is recommended that you place the 7 6 Caring for the Tablet PC Tablet PC in Sleep or hibernation mode low temperature will prolong the charging time as well as hasten the discharge time e When using battery power in an extremely low temperature environment you may experience shortened operating time and incorrect battery level readin
20. is a consumable which will be worn out by possible scratches You can purchase a new one when replacement is required e Instead of a hard tip your stylus has a soft tip so that it does not scratch the screen protector film It is normal for the soft tip to wear out after a long period of use You can purchase a new one when needed The screen of your Tablet PC is touch sensitive You can control the location of the cursor pointer on the screen using the included stylus or your finger to communicate with the Tablet PC The following table shows how you use the touchscreen to obtain equivalent mouse functions 2 2 Operating Your Tablet PC Equivalent VERDES er Mouse Function Click Point Double click Right click Tap Touch the screen once Double tap Touch the screen twice rapidly Tap and hold Tap and hold until a popup menu appears Drag Hold the stylus or finger on the screen and drag across the screen until reaching your destination Using Multi touch Gestures If your model comes with multi touch capable screen and Windows 7 you can interact with your Tablet PC by placing two fingers on the screen The movement of the fingers across the screen creates gestures which send commands to the computer Here are the multi touch gestures that you can use Actions finger down Descriptions finger up t t E l ENS Gan s N N Gestures Use panning to see anoth
21. on the model you purchased the appearance of your Tablet PC may not be exactly the same as those shown in this manual CAUTION When not using a connector make sure that the connector cover is completely closed to ensure the waterproof integrity of the Tablet PC Front Components Ref See Also Component Description Touchscreen Displays and receives information for the Tablet PC Receives sound and voice to record voice Light Sensor Senses the ambient light for automatic adjustments of the display backlight The features can be enabled through OSD Control Panel and G Manager Getting Started 1 9 6 Ref Component Description See Also NOTE Do not cover the sensor when in use Power Button Turns on or off the system The default off state is Sleep mode Menu Button Opens or closes the OSD Control Panel Provides a keyboard key function for P A 3 specific occasions Information is provided in Appendix A P1 Button Starts Microsoft Internet Explorer by default This button matches the first quick button P 6 6 in the OSD Control Panel You can assign a different function to this button Provides a keyboard key function for P A 3 specific occasions Information is provided in Appendix A Indicators l Power Lights green when the power is on Blinks green when the system is in Sleep mode d Battery Lights green w
22. to Battery Low by placing your Tablet PC on the Sleep or Hibernation mode turning off the Tablet PC or connecting the AC adapter If you do not take any action the Tablet PC will automatically hibernate and turn off Managing Power 3 7 Power Management Your Tablet PC supports ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Interface for power management The power management feature allows you to reduce the power consumption for energy saving With an ACPI compliant operating system such as Windows power supply to different Tablet PC components is controlled on an as needed basis This allows maximum power conservation and performance at the same time In general Windows power management works in this way What When Power to the hard disk is turned When the hard disk has been idle for a off set period Power to the display is turned off When the display has been idle for a set period The Tablet PC enters the Sleep When the entire system has been idle mode The hard disk and display for a set period are turned off and the entire When you manually activate the mode system consumes less power The Tablet PC enters the When the entire system has been idle Hibernation mode See the next for a set period subsection for more information When you manually activate the mode For detailed information on power management see Windows Help 3 8 Managing Power Hibernation Hibernation is a very useful fea
23. wireless wide area network Connector connectivity optional NOTE Must be connected via a docking station GPS Pass through Connects to the external antenna for Connector GPS signal reception optional NOTE Must be connected via a docking Station Docking Connects to the Docking Station P 4 8 Connector available as an option Connects the AC adapter P 1 5 Getting Started 1 15 Chapter 2 Operating Your Tablet PC This chapter provides information about the use of the Tablet PC If you are new to Tablet PCs reading this chapter will help you learn the operating basics If you are already a computer user you may choose to read only the parts containing information unique to your Tablet PC CAUTION e Do not expose your skin to the Tablet PC when operating it in a very hot or cold environment e The Tablet PC can get uncomfortably warm when you use it in high temperatures As a safety precaution in such a circumstance do not place the Tablet PC on your lap or touch it with your bare hands for extended periods of time Prolonged body contact can cause discomfort and potentially a burn Operating Your Tablet PC 2 1 Using the Touchscreen CAUTION Do not use a sharp object such as a ballpoint pen or pencil on the touchscreen Doing so may damage the touchscreen surface Use the included stylus or your finger NOTE e A screen protector film has been attached to the screen before shipment The film
24. 6 23 Shooting Videos 1 Start the Getac Camera program You will be in Camera mode Tap to switch to Camcorder mode 2 You can use the buttons on the right and left side of the preview window for immediate controls See Camcorder Control Buttons for detailed information For overall settings tap e re See Camera Settings for detailed information 3 Aim the camera lens at your subject To start shooting the video tap the p button NOTE The maximum time allowed for each recording session is 70 minutes The recording process will stop automatically when it reaches the time limit 4 To stop tap the same button again An image from the video will appear in the middle of the Thumbnail Tray The file is saved to the predefined storage location 6 24 Using Getac Software Camcorder Control Buttons Control Buttons Descriptions Increases the recording sound volume P J e Disables enables the microphone 6 Decreases the recording sound volume Turns on off the display of elapsed recording time and OF ON current volume Using View Mode Tap at the bottom of the screen to switch to View mode While in Camera or Camcorder mode you can also switch to View mode by either of the two methods e Method 1 Double tap the thumbnail in the Thumbnail Tray e Method 2 Drag the thumbnail and drop into the preview window Selecting an Image or Video To scroll through the Thumbnai
25. C8 Operating Time 23 Hours Using BIOS Setup and System Recovery 5 3 Main Menu The Main menu contains the various system settings Information Advanced Security Boot Exit Item Specific Help REY 09 2012 System Time 11 33 08 View or set system Legacy USB Support Enabled ca Help Select Item Change Values Setup Defaults Exit Select Menu Select gt Sub Menu Save and Exit System Date sets the system date System Time sets the system time Legacy USB Support enables or disables the system s support for Legacy USB device in DOS mode 5 4 Using BIOS Setup and System Recovery Advanced Menu The Advanced menu contains the advanced settings Information Advanced Security Boot Exit Item Specific Help PEL user Delay ne delay Events For sk y AC Initiation Disabled System from 3 Sleep SATA Mode AHCI es Charging Backup battery Disabled gt Device Configuration Help Select Item Change Values Setup Defaults Exit Select Menu Select Sub Menu Save and Exit Wake Up Capability specifies events for waking up the system from S3 S4 S5 state Press Enter to access the submenu as shown below Advanced Wake Up Capability Item Specific Help IDisabled Control the value to LAN Wake Up From S3 or S4 S5 Disabled enable wakeup from USB Wake Up From S3 Disabled the RTC S4 Help Select Item Change Values Setup Defaults Exit Select Menu Select gt Sub Menu Save and
26. FCC with its action in ET Docket 93 62 has adopted a safety standard for human exposure to Radio Frequency RF electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC certified equipment The wireless LAN module meets the Human Exposure limits found in OET Bulletin 65 2001 and ANSI IEEE C95 1 1992 Proper operation of this radio according to the instructions found in this manual will result in exposure substantially below the FCC s recommended limits The following safety precautions should be observed e Do not touch or move antenna while the unit is transmitting or receiving e Do not hold any component containing the radio such that the antenna is very close or touching any exposed parts of the body especially the face or eyes while transmitting e Do not operate the radio or attempt to transmit data unless the antenna is connected if not the radio may be damaged Use in specific environments e The use of wireless devices in hazardous locations is limited by the constraints posed by the safety directors of such environments B 6 Regulatory Information e The use of wireless devices on airplanes is governed by the Federal Aviation Administration FAA e The use of wireless devices in hospitals is restricted to the limits set forth by each hospital Antenna use e In order to comply with FCC RF exposure limits low gain integrated antennas should be located at a minimum distance of 20 cm 8 inches or more from the body of all persons
27. Fics 9 sr Popamr 5 gt d ASI Blectronics Corporation amp Cisco 2 Common Files d DVD Maker Getac d cte Infineon L intel d Internet Explorer Motorola MSBudd As Realtek Fae name Executable files com ee eax cma 5 You can change the image appearing on the button by clicking the Select Image button After selecting the image file the original image on the button will be replaced 6 Click Set to complete the changes NOTE You can restore the quick buttons to the default settings by clicking Reset All Using Getac Software 6 7 Using G Manager G Manager is a unified user interface utility that allows you to manage and configure the following e System e Battery e ECO economic mode e Light Sensor e Antenna e Ignition e Monitoring e GPS Status Starting G Manager You can start up G Manager by any of the following methods e Click Start gt All Programs gt Getac Utility gt G Manager or e Click and hold the f3 icon located on the taskbar until a ring appears From the small menu that pops up click G Manager The G Manager window appears containing 8 tabs as described later NOTE Depending on your model the actual items appearing on the screen may differ from those shown in this manual 6 8 Using Getac Software System Tab The System tab provides system information EL summary System Information Select a component from th
28. ID reader writer contact your authorized Getac dealer Location of internal RFID antenna Reading Tags NOTE The procedure below is based on the default settings of Getac Smart Tag 1 Double tap the Getac Smart Tag program icon on Windows desktop to start the program The Getac Smart Tag floating button appears and is always on top of the screen You can drag the button to a location you want Using Getac Software 6 33 2 By default Getac Smart Tag scans three tag types once for each type To change settings use the options menu See Options Menu later for information 3 Tap the floating button to start scanning While scanning is in progress the button s color is orange Idle Scanning 4 The result window as below appears The Card Type field shows which type of tags are being scanned now If a tag of the matching type is found the Card UID field shows its UID otherwise the field is blank Card Type ISO_14443A 0400 Card UID 2CF4274CB3 Tap OK to close the window 5 The program scans for 3 seconds for each tag type 14443 A 14443 B and 15693 The scanning stops after 9 seconds 6 When you next start a scanning session it begins with the last scanned card type in the previous session 6 34 Using Getac Software Options Menu Tap and hold the floating button to open the options menu 14443 A 14443 B 15693 Auto Send UID out Keep scanning No Beep Informat
29. Make sure that the wireless LAN feature is turned on Transmission quality is poor e Your Tablet PC may be in an out of range situation Move your Tablet PC closer to the Access Point or another wireless LAN device it is associated with e Check if there is high interference around the environment and solve the problem as described next Radio interference exists e Move your Tablet PC away from the device causing the radio interference such as microwave oven and large metal objects e Plug your Tablet PC into an outlet on a different branch circuit from that used by the affecting device e Consult your dealer or an experienced radio technician for help cannot connect to another wireless LAN device e Make sure that the wireless LAN feature is turned on e Make sure that the SSID setting is the same for every wireless LAN device in the network e Your Tablet PC is not recognizing changes Restart the Tablet PC e Make sure that the IP address or subnet mask setting is correct 8 8 Troubleshooting cannot communicate with the computer in the network when Infrastructure mode is configured Make sure that the Access Point your Tablet PC is associated with is powered on and all the LEDs are working properly If the operating radio channel is in poor quality change the Access Point and all the wireless station s within the BSSID to another radio channel Your Tablet PC may be in an out of range situation Move your Tab
30. To connect a USB device simply plug the device cable to one of the USB ports e lt gt Open the cover to access the port Expanding Your Tablet PC 4 5 Connecting a Serial Device Your Tablet PC has a serial port for connecting a serial device such as a serial mouse or serial communication device Follow this procedure to connect a serial device 1 Make sure the Tablet PC is not turned on 2 Plug the device cable to the serial port Open the cover to access the port 3 Turn on the Tablet PC 4 6 Expanding Your Tablet PC Connecting an Audio Device For higher audio quality you can send sound through external audio devices such as speakers headphones or earphone set using the combo audio connector Open the cover to access the port The combo connector is the 4 pole TRRS 3 5mm type Apple iPhone Recessed so you can connect a compatible headset microphone E To prevent possible hearing damage do not listen at high volume levels for long periods SAFETY WARNING Expanding Your Tablet PC 4 7 Using the Docking Station Docking Station is available as an option The device eliminates the hassles of having you connect and disconnect the various cables when carrying your Tablet PC around and allows a variety of peripherals to be connected 1 Locate the docking connector 2 Connect the Docking Station to the docking connector For more detailed information refer to the opera
31. abledl Disabled and Deactivated No Change Current TPM State TPM Action Help Exit Select Item Select Menu Change Values Select gt Sub Menu Press Enter to access the Item Specific Help This is used to decide whether TPM support should be enabled or disabled Setup Defaults Save and Exit TPM Support enables or disables TPM Trusted Platform Module support TPM Trusted Platform Module is a component on your computer s mainboard that is specifically designed to enhance platform security by providing a protected space for key operations and other security critical tasks Current TPM State shows the current TPM state Using BIOS Setup and System Recovery 5 9 TPM Action allows you to select between Wo Change Clear Disabled and Deactivated and Enabled and Activated Boot Menu The Boot menu sets the sequence of the devices to be searched for the operating system Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Item Specific Help Keys used to view or configure devices fT and arrows select a device and move the device up or down Shift 1 enables or disables a device Del deletes an unprotected device Boot priority order SATA HDD2 USB FDD USB CD USB HDD PCI LAN Realtek PXE B01 DOO Help Select Item Change Values Setup Defaults Exit Select Menu Select gt Sub Menu Save and Exit The bootable devices will be automatically de
32. auge for displaying the estimated battery charge When the battery pack is not installed in the Tablet PC and you want to know the battery charge you can press the switch with a pointed device to see the corresponding value of indicator segment that light green Switch The value of the corresponding green segment indicates the relative percentage of the battery charge The battery pack is fully discharged when you see no segment glowing green 3 4 Managing Power Backup Battery Your Tablet PC comes with a backup battery to support hot swapping of the main battery pack The backup battery can sustain power for up to 3 minutes which should be long enough for you to replace the battery pack Whenever you remove the main battery pack the system instantly switches to the backup battery During this period the system operation is not interrupted but the brightness level will be fixed at a low level and cannot be adjusted If you turn off the power before removing the main battery pack the power remains off not responding to the press of power button during the replacement The backup battery will be charged when AC power is connected Charging starts when the backup battery capacity is below 85 If needed you can also allow the main battery pack to charge the backup battery For setup information see Advanced Menu in Chapter 5 and the Charging Backup Battery item NOTE The backup battery is not user replaceable It ne
33. ble Lock You can use a Kensington type cable lock to protect your Tablet PC against theft The cable lock is available in computer stores To use the lock loop the lock cable around a stationary object such as a table Insert the lock to the Kensington lock hole and turn the key to secure the lock Store the key in a safe place 7 2 Caring for the Tablet PC Using an Anti Virus Strategy You can install a virus detecting program to monitor potential viruses that could damage your files Using Action Center for Windows 7 Action Center alerts you to take action on the following security essentials Windows Firewall Windows Update Malware Protection anti virus anti spyware Others Internet security user account control For detailed information see Windows online Help Caring for the Tablet PC 7 3 Taking Care of the Tablet PC Location Guidelines e For optimal performance use the Tablet PC where the recommended temperature is between 0 C 32 F and 55 C 131 F e Avoid placing the Tablet PC in a location subject to high humidity extreme temperatures mechanical vibration direct sunlight or heavy dust Using in extreme environments for long periods can result in product deterioration and a shortened product life e Operating in an environment with metallic dust is not allowed e Place the Tablet PC on a flat and steady surface Do not stand the Tablet PC on its side or store it in an upside d
34. dow appears on screen Select highlight the PC card from the list to disable the card Push the eject button and the card will slide out slightly Pull the card out of the slot 2 3 4 ae Close the cover Expanding Your Tablet PC 4 3 Using SD Cards Optional NOTE You can use only storage cards Your Card Reader does not support cards with I O input output functions such as a wireless network card Depending on your model your Tablet PC may have an SD card reader The card reader is a small drive for reading from and writing to removable storage cards or called memory cards The reader supports SD Secure Digital and SDHC Secure Digital High Capacity cards To insert an SD card 1 Locate the SD card reader Open the cover 2 Align the card with its connector pointing to the slot and its label facing up Slide the card into the slot until it reaches the end i 3 Windows will detect the card and assign it a drive name To remove a card 1 Double click My Computer 2 Right click the drive with the card and select Eject 3 Slightly push the card to release and then pull it out of the slot 4 Close the cover 4 4 Expanding Your Tablet PC Connecting a USB Device Your Tablet PC has two USB ports for connecting USB devices such as a digital camera scanner printer modem and mouse The USB ports support transfer rates up to 12 MB s for USB 1 1 devices and 480 MB s for USB 2 0 devices
35. e Docking Station make sure to click the Docking button to show OUT Switches the LCD backlight to the next choice MAX AUTO or MANUAL The word on the button indicates the current status a tf Backlit MANUAL Es Using Getac Software 6 3 When set to MAX the backlight is adjusted to the highest brightness level When set to AUTO the brightness will be automatically adjusted according to the current ambient light The backlight will return to the default MANUAL setting whenever the system resumes from Sleep Hibernation mode or the system is restarted Rotates the orientation from default landscape to 90 portrait 180 landscape or 270 portrait The status will persist through Sleep Hibernation mode or system power off Switches the display output to the next choice VGA external monitor BOTH LCD and external monitor or LCD This button works only when an external display is connected Starts Microsoft Internet Explorer by default You can assign a different function to this button refer to the next section for details Starts Windows Mobility Center by default You can assign a different function to this button refer to the next section for details Starts the touchscreen calibration tool by default You can assign a different function to this button refer to the next section for details Starts the BT Setup utility by default You can assign a different function to
36. e Tablet PC Reset the Tablet PC by any one of these methods e Press and hold the P1 button for more than 2 seconds This opens the Ctrl Alt Del screen where you can select actions including Restart e If the above action does not work press and hold the power button for more than 5 seconds to force the system to turn off Then turn on the power again CAUTION Resetting will cause any unsaved data to be lost 8 10 Troubleshooting Appendix A Specifications NOTE Specifications are subject to change without any prior notice Parts CPU Chipset BIOS RAM Video Controller Specifications Intel Cedar Trail N2800 1 86 GHz Intel NM10 Phoenix 4MB Flash EEPROM 2GB 4GB DDR3 1066 SO DIMM Intel GMA 3650 Display Panel Audio Features 10 1 inch HD 1366x768 LCD sunlight readable 600 Nits maximum brightness resistive multi touch screen non glare type with AR AG film light sensor for auto backlight adjustment High Definition audio volume control via software Integrated speaker Integrated microphone combo audio headphone out microphone in Hard disk drive I O ports standard LAN Wireless LAN option BT option mSATA 64 80GB USB 2 0 x 2 RJ 45 combo audio 4 pole TRRS 3 5mm type RS232 PCMCIA Smart Card Docking 10 100 1000 Mbps Ethernet 802 11 a b g n BT 4 0 EDR Class 1 Specifications A 1 Parts Specifications GPS option Internal UART WWAN option
37. e reset 1 Connect the AC adapter 2 Click Start located next to the health bar 3 Inthe pop up dialog box click Yes to start the process The window as below appears displaying the progress bar Executing Gauge Reset Do NOT unplug AC power line while executing DisCharging Charging 100 25 V _ _ _ _ Using Getac Software 6 11 4 Wait till the process is completed Click Exit when finished Executing Gauge Reset 2 Do NOT unplug AC power line while executing a e DisCharging Charging DisCharging Le 100 100 100 Finished ECO Tab The ECO tab allows you to configure ECO modes or called power profiles 9 G Manager Selected Item ET ECO ECO Information Select or customize a profile to manage the device power consumption Quick Mode Power Saving Work Mode Getac s Profile Settings WWAN BT WLAN Wireless LAN Power Scheme To put the system into an ECO mode use the ECO button one of the buttons in the OSD Control Panel See Using the OSD Control Panel earlier in this chapter for information 6 12 Using Getac Software ECO Information The left portion of the screen lists the available power profiles Quick Power Saving and Work Each profile is a combination of power settings that results in different power consumptions To change the settings of a profile select hig
38. e te 5 ist to see detailed information p WLAN No Signal Battery Total ms 63 CPU Load 15 03 6 25 H System H Sensors G Disk Drives CPU Clock 798MHz OS Family Microsoft Windows 7 Professional OS Version 6 1 7601 RAM Free 2 04 GB 68 Product Model E100 O sy To view specific information select the component from the list on the left side of the screen The information of the selected component will be displayed on the right side of the screen Using Getac Software 6 9 Battery Tab The Battery tab allows you to check the battery status and configure the battery G Manager peus GB Lim los om Battery Information Design Capacity 5200 mAh Time Left 2hr5 mins Full Charge Capacity 4924 mAh Working Status Nothing Remain Capacity 3113 mAh Battery Status DisCharge Manufacturer Getac Voltage 7609 mV Device Name Generic Charge current 1493 mA Type Lithium lon Power Consumption 11 36024 W Charging Mode Gauge Reset sama te 2 The battery is fully charged Economy Mode The progress bar indicates the battery health status Battery charge kept at 80 to prolong Perform gauge reset helps to calibrate battery capacity and battery life improve battery performance Getac Apply The battery items shown in the screen depend on your computer model You may see up to three battery items Backup Bat
39. efore running BIOS Setup A keyboard provides complete and easy controls over the utility The instructions in this chapter are based on keyboard operations To run BIOS Setup utility press the F2 key when the prompt Press F2 for System Utilities appears at the bottom left corner of the screen during system startup The prompt shows up on the screen for only a few seconds You must press the F2 key quickly The BIOS Setup Utility main screen appears In general you can use the arrow keys to move around and keys to change the setup values Keyboard information can be found at the bottom of the screen NOTE e The BIOS Setup Utility screens shown in this chapter are for your reference only The actual items or settings on your Tablet PC may differ e The BIOS Setup Utility program may have been updated after the publication of this manual e The settings you select in your operating system might override similar settings in BIOS Setup Utility 5 2 Using BIOS Setup and System Recovery Information Menu The Information menu contains the basic configuration information of the system There are no user definable items in this menu Information Advanced Security Boot Exit Model NO E110 Serial NO 0123456789 Processor Info Intel R Atom TM CPU N2800 1 86GHz Installed System Memory 4096MB SATA HDD LITEONIT LMT 64M3M 64 0 GB BIOS Revision RO 52 070520 EC Revision RO 50f LAN MAC Address 00 22 20 0D 88
40. efore you take further actions when you encounter any problem Try to isolate which part of the Tablet PC is causing the problem Make sure that you turn on all peripheral devices before turning on the Tablet PC If an external device has a problem make sure that the cable connections are correct and secure Make sure that the configuration information is properly set in the BIOS Setup program Make sure that all the device drivers are correctly installed Make notes of your observations Are there any messages on the screen Do any indicators light Do you hear any beeps Detailed descriptions are useful to the service personnel when you need to consult one for assistance If any problem persists after you follow the instructions in this chapter contact an authorized dealer for help 8 2 Troubleshooting Solving Common Problems Battery Problems The battery does not charge Battery Charge indicator does not light amber e Make sure that the AC adapter is properly connected e Make sure that the battery is not too hot or cold Allow time for the battery pack to return to room temperature e lf the battery doesn t charge after it has been stored in very low temperatures try disconnecting and reconnecting the AC adapter to solve the problem e Make sure that the battery pack is installed correctly e Make sure that the battery terminals are clean The operating time of a fully charged battery becomes shorter e
41. eft side of the preview window for immediate controls See Camera Control Buttons for detailed information For overall settings tap D ra See Camera Settings for detailed information 3 Aim the camera lens at your subject 4 When ready you can shoot the picture using either of the two methods e Method 1 Tap the button e Method 2 Drag the preview image and drop it into Thumbnail Tray 6 22 Using Getac Software 5 The picture will appear in the middle of the Thumbnail Tray and be saved to the predefined storage location Camera Control Buttons Control Buttons Descriptions Flips the image vertically A Turns on off GPS lock The icon in the button shows the a current status GPS lock allows you record the exact location of the object you are shooting instead of where you are using the computer to shoot the picture First put the computer near your object and tap this button to lock the GPS information then you can go farther away to where you can have a good view of the object for the shooting Remember to turn off GPS lock when the feature is not needed for the next picture The GPS lock is always off whenever you start the program A ea Turns off on watermark The icon in the button shows the current status You can turn off watermark if you do not want the watermark to show in the picture Your setting remains effective until you change it again Using Getac Software
42. er part of a page that has scroll bars Pan Scroll t Use zooming to make an item a photo for example on the screen larger or smaller The gesture works in applications that Move two fingers apart toward each support mouse wheel Zoom Pinch other zooming Operating Your Tablet PC 2 3 Gestures Rotate Press and Tap Two finger Tap Actions O finger down finger up Move two fingers in opposing directions Or Use one finger to pivot around another Press on target and tap using a second finger Tap two fingers at the same time where the target is in the midpoint between the fingers 2 4 Operating Your Tablet PC Descriptions Use rotating to move a picture or other item on the screen ina circular direction clockwise or counter clockwise The gesture works in applications that support the specific gesture Use press and tap to access the shortcut menu The function is defined by applications that support the specific gesture Actions Gestures Descriptions finger up O finger down Flicks Flick left or right to navigate back and forward in a browser and other applications The gesture works in most applications that support back and forward Make quick drag gestures in the desired direction Operating Your Tablet PC 2 5 Using the Input Panel Use the Input Panel to enter t
43. erves as the input device by tapping on the touchscreen to make selections and enter information Tether Hole Stylus tethered to this hole Left Side Components Ref Component Description See Also RJ 45 Connector Connects the LAN cable USB Ports Each of the two ports connects a USB device such as a USB flash disk printer digital camera joystick and more Getting Started 1 13 Top Components Ref Component Description See Also Smart Card Accepts a Smart Card for additional P 4 2 Reader security feature PC Card Slot Accepts a PC card for additional P 4 3 functions Or can be one of the below optional components not shown in the figure Smart Card Accepts a Smart Card for additional P 4 2 Reader optional security feature RFID SD Module Reads and writes RFID Radio frequency P 6 33 optional identification tags with the internal antenna located above the screen at the center right Accepts a Secure Digital SD card for P 4 4 removable storage media Combo Audio Connects a set of headphones or P 4 7 Connector external speakers with amplifier Supports a headset microphone with 4 pole TRRS 3 5mm jack WWAN Antenna Should be pulled out for reception of P 2 14 optional mobile telecommunications signals 1 14 Getting Started Bottom Components Ref Component Description See Also Connects to the external antenna for Pass through WWAN
44. eted you will see the geographical information in the watermark area on the image 6 20 Using Getac Software No Screen Elements Descriptions Preview Display Displays the live image in Camera mode and the Window selected image in View mode Status Display Indicates the use of a feature GPS Lock in use he Front Bottom camera in use depending QE Front a Botton on your model Night mode in use Fl H Continuous Timer mode in use Indicates if the GPS positioning is completed EM or not EH Window Control E Minimizes the program window Buttons Closes the program Control Buttons Perform immediate tasks on the current image Displays the GPS information such as direction longitude latitude GPS status date and time Thumbnail Tray Displays up to 7 pictures in a thumbnail view The middle is the picture last taken or selected You can drag toward the right or left to scroll through the thumbnail view The QQ button hides shows the Thumbnail Tray Command Switches to Camera mode Buttons Camera Pee Switches to Camcorder mode T Switches to View mode Switches to GPS view Switches to the Settings screen Provides copyright licensing and help information Using Getac Software 6 21 Taking Pictures 1 Start the Getac Camera program You will be in Camera mode 2 You can use the buttons on the right and l
45. ext and perform various keyboard functions There are two types of Input Panels for you to use in Windows 7 e Touch Keyboard allows you to enter text by tapping the keys with your stylus like pressing the keys on a standard keyboard Tools Ce i lc il sl a i i a cos FE PE ERP KEELE cme i in i i i csc th iil C Gd CL GE ES e Writing Pad allows you to write on the writing pad like writing on a piece of paper Your handwriting will be converted into typed text L Je EFi Correcting Deleting Spee soe ahd re LE ame COEN To open the Input Panel tap the Input Panel tab which appears by default on the left edge of the screen To switch between the two types tap F or 9 at the upper left corner of the Input Panel NOTE For more information on using the Input Panel see Windows online help 2 6 Operating Your Tablet PC Using the Network Features Using the LAN The internal 10 100 1000Base T LAN Local Area Network module allows you to connect your Tablet PC to a network It supports data transfer rate up to 1000 Mbps To connect the network cable to the LAN module connect one end of the LAN cable to the RJ 45 connector amp on the Tablet PC and the other end to the network hub U J Using the Wireless LAN Optional The WLAN features include e Peer to Peer Ad Hoc and Access Point Infrastructure modes support e WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy 64 128 bi
46. g This phenomenon comes from the chemical characteristics of batteries The appropriate operating temperature for the battery is 10 C 50 C 14 F 122 F Touchscreen Guidelines e Use the finger or the included stylus on the display Using a sharp or metallic object other than your finger or stylus may cause scratches and damage the display thereby causing errors e Use a soft cloth to remove dirt on the display The touchscreen surface has a special protective coating that prevents dirt from sticking to it Not using a soft cloth may cause damage to the special protective coating on the touchscreen surface e Turn off the Tablet PC power when cleaning the display Cleaning the display with the power on may cause improper operation e Do not use excessive force on the display Avoid placing objects on top of the display as this may cause the glass to break thereby damaging the display e Using the touchscreen during low temperature less than 5 C may cause a slower response time this is normal A normal response time may be restored upon returning to room temperature e When there is a noticeable discrepancy in the placement of the stylus on the screen and the indicated position of the onscreen pointer use the calibration utility to recalibrate the touchscreen display A shortcut of the utility is provided in the OSD Control Panel See Using the OSD Control Panel in Chapter 6 Caring for the Tablet PC 7 7
47. he Settings window appears showing the setting item previously accessed White Balance AUTOMATIC Sunshine Cloudy Fluorescence Incandescence CE T ia Camcorder LPS View AS GPS Along the left of the window are all the setting items You can drag this area up or down to scroll through the items The middle of the window displays the current item and setting value To the right is the adjustment bar where you can tap or drag to change the setting value All changes except for Camera Mode remain effective until you change them again Items Name Descriptions White Five choices from which you can select one that Balance matches the current light source Automatic default Sunshine Cloudy Fluorescence and Incandescence sA Brightness Adjusts the brightness level The range of levels Q depends on computer models i You can tap E 4 to restore to the default level Using Getac Software 6 29 Items NELLIS Descriptions Contrast Adjusts the contrast level The range of levels depends on computer models You can tap to restore to the default level Adjusts the hue level The range of levels depends on computer models You can tap to restore to the default level owas NX Sets the frequency to match the local electrical system for flicker free shooting under electric light Choices are 60Hz default and 50Hz LED Light Turns On default or Off the LED light This i
48. hen the battery is fully P 3 3 charged Charge Lights amber when the battery is being charged Blinks red once per second when the battery s capacity is below 10 Blinks red rapidly once per 0 5 second when there is a thermal protection problem with the battery Ask for repair service in case this happens 1 10 Getting Started Ref Component Description See Also Blinks amber when the battery charging is in an abnormal state Replace the battery in case this happens gt RF Radio Lights green for models without WWAN Frequency or amber for models with WWAN when RF radio is on Hard Disk Lights green when hard disk drive is being Drive accessed Sends out sound and voice from your Tablet PC 6 Getting Started 1 11 Rear Components Ref Component Description See Also Camera Lens Allows you to use the camera function optional Battery Pack Inside is the battery pack that supplies power to your Tablet PC when external power is not connected Contains Contains the SIM card slot optional SIM card slot Contains the SIM card slot optional Backup Battery Provides temporary backup power when the main battery pack is removed 1 12 Getting Started Right Side Components Ref Component Description See Also Kensington Lock Locks the Tablet PC to a stationary object for security Stylus S
49. hlight the profile name in the list Profile Settings The right portion of the screen displays the settings of the current selected profile You can set up the following items e WWAN BT and WLAN can be on or off e Power Scheme can be Balanced High Performance or Power Saver The settings here correspond to the settings in Windows See Windows Help for the description to each of the power scheme After changing the settings click Apply or OK to save the changes To restore the settings to the default values click Default Using Getac Software 6 13 Light Sensor Tab The Light Sensor tab allows you configure how the light sensor works Light Sensor LP Light Sensor Sensor Mode Normal Ambient light monitoring for natural light and artificial light Bright Ambient light monitoring for brightly natural light and brightly artificial light Dark Ambient light monitoring for darkly natural light and darker artificial light The graph presents the brightness variation in terms of the environment illuminance Environment luminance Inactive Weak Bright E Automatic Keyboard Backlit lluminate keyboard in low light conditions OC z Sensor Mode The left portion of the screen lists the sensor modes e Normal Light sensor sensitivity is set at normal environment lighting condition e Bright Light sensor sensitivity is set at bright environment lighti
50. ing Guidelines Never clean the Tablet PC with its power on Use a soft cloth moistened with water or a non alkaline detergent to wipe the exterior of the Tablet PC Gently wipe the display with a soft lint free cloth Do not use alcohol or detergent on the display If water or liquid is split onto the Tablet PC wipe it dry and clean when possible Though your Tablet PC is water proof do not leave the Tablet PC wet when you can dry it If the Tablet PC gets wet where the temperature is 0 C 32 F or below freeze damage may occur Make sure to dry the wet Tablet PC Battery Pack Guidelines Recharge the battery pack when it is nearly discharged When recharging make sure that the battery pack is fully charged Doing so may avoid harm to the battery pack Caring for the Tablet PC 7 5 e The battery pack is a consumable product and the following conditions will shorten its life when frequently charging the battery pack when using charging or storing the battery in high temperature condition e To avoid hastening the deterioration of the battery pack thereby prolonging its useful life minimize the number of times you charge it so as not to frequently increase its internal temperature e Charge the battery pack between 10 C 30 C 50 F 86 F temperature range A higher environment temperature will cause the battery pack s temperature to rise Avoid charging the battery pack inside a closed vehicle and
51. iom Exit Menu Items Descriptions 14443 A 14443 B Check one of the three tag types for single type 15693 Auto scanning Check Auto to scan all three types Send UID out Check this item for the UID data to be entered to where you have placed the insertion point or called cursor in a processing software If unchecked default setting the result window appears to display the UID data Keep scanning Check this item for the scanning to go on until you stop it by tapping the floating button If unchecked default setting the scanning stops automatically after one cycle of scanning No Beep Check this item so there is no beep sound upon each scanned UID If unchecked default setting the system beeps to indicate a scanned UID Information Provides extra information such as hardware port firmware version etc Exit Closes the program All the changes remain effective until you change them again Using Getac Software 6 35 Chapter 7 Caring for the Tablet PC Taking good care of your Tablet PC will ensure a trouble free operation and reduce the risk of damage to your Tablet PC This chapter gives you guidelines covering areas such as protecting storing cleaning and traveling Caring for the Tablet PC 7 1 Protecting the Tablet PC To safeguard the integrity of your Tablet PC data as well as the Tablet PC itself you can protect the Tablet PC in several ways as described in this section Using the Ca
52. ission FCC This device complies with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 subpart C of the FCC Rules and Regulations Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation The FCC limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual and operated in a commercial environment However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular commercial installation or if operated in a residential area If harmful interference with radio or television reception occurs when the device is turned on the user must correct the situation at the user s own expense The user is encouraged to try one or more of the following corrective measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help CAUTION The Part 15 radio device operates on a non interference basis with other devices operating at this frequency Any changes or modification to said product not expressly approved by the manufacturer could
53. l Tray drag the tray toward the left or right To select an image or video use either of the two methods e Method 1 Double tap the thumbnail in the Thumbnail Tray Using Getac Software 6 25 e Method 2 Drag the thumbnail and drop into the display window Image Viewing Controls TO Getac Camera ple 780x585 05 jp0 Zoom in out up to four scales Drag two fingers apart towards to zoom in out 6 26 Using Getac Software Via Control Buttons Via Multi touch Operations When zoomed in you can drag to view another portion of the image Restore to the CP Rotate to the right left by 90 Drag two fingers in a clockwise counterclockwise circular motion View image wy properties Adding Notes to an Image 1 Switch to View mode select the image and tap La 2 In properties view tap e 3 Type your notes in the entry field 4 When completed tap The first three lines of the notes show on the screen Using Getac Software 6 27 Video Playback Controls C2 Getac Camera IMG 000003 wmv da gt When you select a video to playback you can perform the following tasks i Ke Via Control Buttons gt Il Skip backwards forwards d4 221 Increase decrease volume lt d Turn on off the status display En En Start pause the playback 6 28 Using Getac Software Camera Settings To change camera settings tap at the bottom of the screen T
54. let PC closer to the Access Point it is associated with Make sure that your Tablet PC is configured with the same security option encryption to the Access Point Use the Web Manager Telnet of the Access Point to check whether it is connected to the network Reconfigure and reset the Access Point cannot access the network Make sure that the network configuration is appropriate Make sure that the user name or password is correct You have moved out of range of the network Turn off power management Other Problems The date time is incorrect Correct the date and time via the operating system or BIOS Setup program After you have performed everything as described above and still have the incorrect date and time every time you turn on the Tablet PC the RTC Real Time Clock battery is at the end of its life Call an authorized dealer to replace the RTC battery Troubleshooting 8 9 Resetting the Tablet PC You may have to reset reboot your Tablet PC on some occasions when an error occurs and the program you are using hangs up If the Tablet PC operation seems to hang up first wait It is possible that the Tablet PC is processing data Periodically check the hard disk drive in use indicator if it flashes irregularly the program may be accessing data and preventing you from using the keypad If you are sure the operation has stopped and you cannot use the restart function of the operating system reset th
55. mpliance Notices B 9 Chapter 1 Getting Started Congratulations on purchasing this rugged Tablet PC This chapter first tells you step by step how to get the Tablet PC up and running Then you will find a section briefly introducing the external components of the Tablet PC Getting Started 1 1 Getting the Tablet PC Running Unpacking After unpacking the shipping carton you should find these standard items e Tablet PC e Accessories AC adapter AC power cord Hand strap Screen protector film already attached to the screen Stylus and tether Inspect all the items If any item is damaged or missing notify your dealer immediately Keep the shipping carton and packing materials in case you need to ship or store the Tablet PC in the future 1 2 Getting Started Installing the Battery Pack and Connecting to AC Power The Tablet PC operates either on the external AC power or internal battery power It is suggested that you use AC power when starting up the Tablet PC for the very first time CAUTION Use only the AC adapter included with your Tablet PC Using other AC adapters may damage the Tablet PC 1 Make sure that the Tablet PC is turned off 2 Place the Tablet PC upside down 3 Lift the latch handle of the battery cover and turn it counterclockwise to the unlock position Then detach the cover from the Tablet PC Unlock position Getting Started 1 3 4 Fit the battery
56. n from the Tablet PC A reverse procedure may damage the AC adapter or Tablet PC e When unplugging the connector always hold the plug head Never pull on the cord The AC adapter serves as a converter from AC Alternating Current to DC Direct Current power because your Tablet PC runs on DC power but an electrical outlet usually provides AC power It also charges the battery pack when connected to AC power The adapter operates on any voltage in the range of 100 240 V AC 3 2 Managing Power Battery Pack The battery pack is the internal power source for the Tablet PC It is rechargeable using the AC adapter The operating time of a fully charged battery pack depends on how you are using the Tablet PC When your applications often access peripherals you will experience a shorter operating time NOTE Care and maintenance information for the battery is provided in the Battery Pack Guidelines section in Chapter 7 Charging the Battery Pack NOTE e Charging will not start if the battery s temperature is above 50 C 122 F or below 2 C 28 F the charging process will stop if the battery s temperature gets above 60 C 140 F or below 4 C 25 F To avoid damaging the battery under this situation disconnect the AC adapter and wait for the battery to return to room temperature before charging again e During charging do not disconnect the AC adapter before the battery has been fully charged otherwi
57. n this appendix Some notices apply to specific models only Regulatory Information B 1 On the Use of the System Class B Regulations USA Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement NOTE 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 equipment 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 e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Please note The use of
58. nahags Bandalagsins numer 1999 5 EC Italian Questo prodotto conforme alla Direttiva Europea 1999 5 EC Norwegian Dette produktet er i henhold til bestemmelsene i det europeiske direktivet 1999 5 EC Portuguese Este produto cumpre com as normas da Diretiva Europ ia 1999 5 EC Spanish Este producto cumple con las normas del Directivo Europeo 1999 5 EC Swedish Denna produkt har tillverkats i enlighet med EG direktiv 1999 5 EC Local Restrictions of 802 11a b g n Radio Usage CAUTION Due to the fact that the frequencies used by 802 11a b g n wireless LAN devices may not yet be harmonized in all countries 802 11a b g n products are designed for use only in specific countries or regions and is not allowed to be operated in countries or regions other than those of designated use As a user of these products you are responsible for ensuring that the products are used only in the countries or regions for which they were intended and for verifying that they are configured with the correct selection of frequency and channel for the country or region of use Any deviation from permissible settings and restrictions in the country or region of use could be an infringement of local law and may be punished as such The European variant is intended for use throughout the European Economic Area However authorization for use is further restricted in particular countries or regions within countries as follows B 10 Regulatory Information
59. nel press the Menu button on your Tablet PC a The following screen appears Getac 2 TX a ya a Bockdit MANUAL 7 r bili BT Explorer Calibration Set The following table shows the various functions on the OSD Control Panel 6 2 Using Getac Software Function Opens the Help file explaining the OSD Control Panel Opens the Quick Button Setup menu refer to the next section for details Closes the OSD Control Panel Serves as the master ON OFF control of the RF radio The word on the button indicates the current status When set to OFF all wireless modules cannot be used When set to ON individual settings of the module work The on off status will persist through Sleep Hibernation mode but it will always be on upon restarting Switches the ECO mode to the next choice MAX QUICK WORK or OFF The word on the button indicates the current status For information on ECO modes see ECO Tab later in this chapter This button works only when using battery power The ECO mode will return to the default OFF setting whenever AC power is connected backlight status is changed the system resumes from Sleep Hibernation mode or the system is restarted The status would display IN when you connect your Tablet PC to the Docking Station To turn off power to the Docking Station without disconnecting from your Tablet PC click the Docking button Before removing your Tablet PC from th
60. ng condition e g outdoors e Dark Light sensor sensitivity is set at dark environment lighting condition e g indoors storage warehouse etc Click to select a mode Click Apply or OK to save the changes 6 14 Using Getac Software Environment llluminance NOTE Not all models support this function To have the keypad backlight automatically turn on in poor lighting environment click the checkbox Automatic Keyboard Backlit Click Apply or OK to save the changes Antenna Tab The Antenna tab allows you to set if your system will automatically use the external GPS or WWAN antenna when connected to the Docking Station 4 G Manager CGN Selected Item Antenna Antenna Settings have external GPS antenna or 3G antenna Switch to external GPS antenna signal when system is docked Switch to external 3G antenna signal when system is docked Select the checkbox es accordingly Click Apply or OK to save the changes Using Getac Software 6 15 Ignition Tab The Ignition tab allows you to configure how your system works with the vehicle ignition Mug O O OOOO Selected Item Z Ignition C Ignition Control Delay Time Set if the unit is powered on by the vehicle s ignition Set the shut down delay time when vehicle ignition is system switched off or battery is low Ignition Power On 20 sec Ignition Control When your system i
61. of missing discolored or bright dots on the screen are an intrinsic characteristic of TFT LCD technology It is not regarded as a LCD defect Hardware Device Problems The Tablet PC does not recognize a newly installed device e The device may not be correctly configured in the BIOS Setup program Run the BIOS Setup program to identify the new type e Make sure if any device driver needs to be installed Refer to the documentation that came with the device e Make sure if the device needs any jumper or switch settings Refer to the documentation that came with the device e Check the cables or power cords for correct connections 8 4 Troubleshooting e Foran external device that has its own power switch make sure that the power is turned on Hard Disk Drive Problems The hard disk drive error message appears on the screen e The hard disk drive has defects Ask your dealer for help The hard disk drive operations seem slow e The data files stored on the hard disk drive may be fragmented Use a tool such as Window s Disk Defragmenter to defragment the files The hard disk drive heater indicator blinks red e The optional hard disk drive heater is in an abnormal state Ask for repair service in case this happens LAN Problems cannot access the network e Make sure that the LAN cable is properly connected to the RJ 45 connector and the network hub e Make sure that the network configuration is appropriate
62. own position A strong impact by dropping or hitting may damage the Tablet PC e Do not cover or block any ventilation openings on the Tablet PC For example do not place the Tablet PC on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface Otherwise overheating may occur that results in damage to the Tablet PC e As the Tablet PC can become very hot during operation keep it away from objects that are vulnerable to heat e Keep the Tablet PC at least 13 cm 5 inches away from electrical appliances that can generate a strong magnetic field such as a TV refrigerator motor or a large audio speaker e Avoid moving the Tablet PC abruptly from a cold to a warm place A temperature difference of more than 10 C 18 F may cause condensation inside the unit which may damage the storage media 7 4 Caring for the Tablet PC General Guidelines Do not place heavy objects on top of the Tablet PC as this may damage the display The screen surface is easily scratched Avoid touching it with a sharp object such as a pen or pencil LCD image sticking occurs when a fixed pattern is displayed on the screen for a prolonged period of time You can avoid the problem by limiting the amount of static content on the display It is recommended that you use a screen saver or turn off the display when it is not in use To maximize the life of the backlight in the display allow the backlight to automatically turn off as a result of power management Clean
63. pack into place Tightening the two screws is optional The lack of the screws will not affect the rugged and waterproof feature of the Tablet PC 5 Replace the battery cover and turn the latch clockwise to the lock position Lock position 1 4 Getting Started 6 Plug the DC cord of the AC adapter to the power connector of the Tablet PC Plug the female end of the AC power cord to the AC adapter and the male end to an electrical outlet L i 4 d ae 7 Power is being supplied from the electrical outlet to the AC adapter and onto your Tablet PC Now you are ready to turn on the Tablet PC CAUTION e When you disconnect the AC adapter disconnect from the electrical outlet first and then from the Tablet PC A reverse procedure may damage the AC adapter or the Tablet PC e When unplugging the connector always hold the plug head Never pull on the cord NOTE When the AC adapter is connected it also charges the battery pack For information on using battery power see Chapter 3 Getting Started 1 5 Using the Tether A tether is provided for attaching the stylus to your Tablet PC 1 Insert one of the tether s loop ends through the hole of the stylus as indicated by below Then insert the other end through the first loop as indicated by below and pull it tight 2 Insert the other loop end to the tether hole on the Tablet PC as indicated by below Then insert the styl
64. re sure the operation has stop reset the Tablet PC See Resetting the Tablet PC later in this chapter 8 6 Troubleshooting Sound Problems No sound is produced e Make sure that the volume control is not set too low Increase the volume e Make sure that the sound is not muted e Make sure that the Tablet PC is not in Sleep mode e f using an external speaker make sure that the speaker is properly connected Distorted sound is produced e Make sure that the volume control is not set too high or too low In most cases a high setting can cause the audio electronics to distort the sound The external audio device does not work e Make sure that your Tablet PC is equipped with the driver needed e Click the speaker symbol on the taskbar and check the Windows volume control e Check the volume control of your Tablet PC Startup Problems When you turn on the Tablet PC it does not respond and the Power Indicator does not light green e If you are using an external AC power make sure that the AC adapter is correctly and securely connected If so make sure that the electrical outlet works properly e If you are using the battery power make sure that the battery is not discharged Troubleshooting 8 When you turn on the Tablet PC it stops after POST e Reset your Tablet PC See Resetting the Tablet PC later in this chapter Wireless LAN Problems cannot use the wireless LAN feature e
65. rowse and select the folder The default location is User user name Pictures folder that contains the original images A subfolder named Thumbs contains a copy of the same images with filename prefix Thumb_ for the thumbnail view NOTE If you are adding or deleting images using File Explorer make sure to work on both the correct folder and its Thumbs subfolder Displays the time throughout the program according to one of the two choices System The time zone setting of the computer time zone is taken into consideration If the default current location is in daylight saving time the time will be adjusted accordingly Using Getac Software 6 31 Items Descriptions UTC The time is based on Coordinated Universal Time all Filename The default filename prefix is IMG The complete 01 Prefix filename is IMG_xxxxxx jpg where xxxxxx sequential number When the sequential number has reached 999999 and you are taking the next picture a message will pop up to ask you to change the prefix You can change the prefix by typing the characters limited to A Z a z 0 9 and _ inthe entry field Maximum number of characters allowed is 10 6 32 Using Getac Software Using Getac Smart Tag Optional NOTE The Getac Smart Tag program is available for models with the RFID module only Getac Smart Tag is a demo program that reads UID numbers from RFID tags For enhanced applications and customization of the RF
66. s connected to the Vehicle Dock available as an option you can have your system derive power from the vehicle and have the on off of the vehicle ignition turn on off your system To enable the feature select the checkbox Ignition Power On Click Apply or OK to save the changes Delay Time When the Ignition Power On feature is enabled the system will automatically shut down after the vehicle ignition is turned off or the battery is low You can set the amount of time 20 seconds 30 seconds 45 seconds 1 minute or 2 minute the system waits before shutting down Click Apply or OK to save the changes 6 16 Using Getac Software Monitoring Tab The Monitoring tab allows you to configure the monitoring function of G Manager EX Selected Item Monitori ng START Monitor Items to Monitor Monitoring F CPU Clock F CPU Voltage Always On Top CPU Load CPU Temperature Monitoring Interval FAN Speed GPU Temperature 3 sec HDD Temperature C HDD Free Space RAM Free Virtual RAM Free WLAN Environment Iluminance Ol x Items to Monitor The left portion of the screen lists the items Click the checkbox before an item to include it as a monitored component Click Apply or OK to save the changes NOTE Different models have different supported monitoring items non supported items cannot be selected grayed out items Monitoring Options
67. se you will get a prematurely charged battery To charge the battery pack connect the AC adapter to the Tablet PC and an electrical outlet The Battery Charge Indicator d on the Tablet PC glows amber to indicate that charging is in progress You are advised to keep the Tablet PC power off while the battery is being charged When the battery is fully charged the Battery Charge Indicator glows green It takes approximately 3 hours to fully charge the Li lon battery pack at a room temperature of 25 C 77 F may need a longer charging time at lower temperatures CAUTION After the Tablet PC has been fully recharged do not immediately disconnect and reconnect the AC adapter to charge it again Doing so may damage the battery Managing Power 3 3 NOTE The battery level may automatically lessen due to the self discharge process 0 21 per day even when the battery pack is fully charged 100 This happens no matter if the battery pack is installed in the Tablet PC Checking the Battery Level NOTE Any battery level indication is an estimated result The actual operating time can be different from the estimated time depending on how you are using the Tablet PC By Operating System You can check the approximate battery level using the battery meter function of the operating system To read the battery level in Windows click the battery icon on the taskbar By Gas Gauge On the exterior side of the battery pack is a gas g
68. t data encryption e IEEE 802 11a b g n standard compliance Technology 802 11a 802 11b g 802 11n Channel 5 18 5 825 GHz 2 412 2 472 GHz 2 412 2 472 GHz Center in GHz 5 18 5 825 GHz Channel 36 40 44 48 52 1 13 2 4 GHz 1 13 56 60 64 100 5 2 GHz 36 165 104 108 112 116 120 124 128 132 136 140 149 153 157 161 165 Operating Your Tablet PC 2 7 Technology 802 11a 802 11b g 802 11n Data Rates 6 9 12 18 24 36 802 11b 1 and 2 130 Mbps under the Mbps 48 and 54 Mbps in Mbps in DSSS condition of 2 spatial OFDM mode mode 5 5 and 11 streams 64 QAM Mbps in CCK mode modulation type 20 MHz wide channel 802 119 6 9 12 d 18 24 36 48 and and 5 6 coding rate 54 Mbps in OFDM mode Turning On Off the WLAN Radio NOTE The FAA Federal Aviation Agency has deemed it unsafe to operate wireless devices in aircraft as this may interfere with flight safety Remember to turn off wireless LAN when using your Tablet PC in the airplane 1 Press the Menu button on your Tablet PC to open the OSD Control Panel 2 Click the RF button to switch the wireless radio on off The word ON or OFF on the button indicates the current status IINA RI e 3 Windows Mobility Center has wireless network turned on by default The Wireless Network icon fii on the taskbar should appear without a red X In case you have previously turned it off in Windows Mobilit
69. taskbar Status Icon Off Blue with red logo On Blue with white logo Connected Blue with green logo Turning On Off the BT Radio 1 Press the Menu button on your Tablet PC to open the OSD Control Panel 2 Click the RF button to switch the wireless radio on off The word ON or OFF on the button indicates the current status el EN RE ON L 3 The BT function is enabled by default as indicated by the BT icon on the Windows taskbar In case you have previously disabled the function in the BT setup utility be sure to enable it when using the function the next time 2 10 Operating Your Tablet PC Connecting to another BT Device 1 Make sure that the BT function is enabled as described above 2 Make sure that the target BT device is turned on discoverable and within close range See the documentation that came with the BT device 3 Start the BT setup utility 4 If BT device s are detected the device name s will be shown 5 Double click the device you want to connect The screen displays all the services available for the selected device Select the service you want 6 Depending on the type of BT device that you want to connect to you will need to enter the pertinent information For detailed information on using the BT setup utility see the online help Operating Your Tablet PC 2 11 Using the WWAN Feature Optional 3G is the third generation of mobile phone standards and technology Services incl
70. tected during POST and shown here allowing you to set the sequence that the BIOS uses to look for a device from which to load the OS See the information on the right side of the menu for keyboard usage 5 10 Using BIOS Setup and System Recovery Exit Menu The Exit menu displays ways of exiting BIOS Setup Utility After finishing with your settings you must save and exit so that the changes can take effect Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Item Specific Help Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Equal to E10 save all changes of all Discard Changes menus then exit Save Changes i setup configure driver Finally resets the system automatically Help Select Item Change Values Setup Defaults Exit Select Menu Select gt Sub Menu Save and Exit Exit Saving Changes saves the changes you have made and exits BIOS Setup Utility Exit Discarding Changes exits BIOS Setup Utility without saving the changes you have made Load Setup Defaults loads the factory default values for all the items Discard Changes restores the previous values for all the items Saves Changes saves the changes you have made Using BIOS Setup and System Recovery 5 11 Operations during POST During POST when the Getac logo screen appears you can double tap the screen to access specific menus as described below Menu Description Boot Menu Lists the bootable devices Select the device you want to boot from App
71. tem is available for setting only on models with the LED light Night Mode Turns On or Off default night mode You can turn on the feature for shooting in low light situations y Image Size Sets the image resolution to 2048x1536 1920x1080 1600x1200 1280x720 or 640x480 Video Size Sets the video size to 640x480 or 320x240 Camera Three choices for the shooting mode Moce This is the default setting whenever the program is started Continuous Continuous shooting of 3 pictures one shot per second Timer 5 second countdown before shooting Status Turns On default or Off the display of the status Display indicators RES c D Turns On default or Off the display of watermark in the image Turning off does not affect the embedded EXIF 2 2 metadata 6 30 Using Getac Software Items AELE ok a Power Saving D Camera Switch p Folder Path Time Option Descriptions Turns On default or Off the sound played upon photo shooting Sets if power saving works for the program System The Camera program enters power default saving mode according to the settings of Windows Power Options Never The Camera program will not enter power saving mode while the program window is open But when the program window is minimized the System setting overrides Not supported by your model Sets the storage location of the images To change to a different folder tap B
72. tery 1 and Battery 2 Click a battery item to view the information of the selected battery Batteries not installed in your computer are grayed out Battery Information The upper portion of the screen displays the current status of the selected battery NOTE e Ifthe AC adapter is connected some information is not shown e When the percentage Left is less than 10 then the value will be displayed in red e When an abnormal battery condition is detected the battery information values will be displayed in red 6 10 Using Getac Software Charging Mode The lower left portion of the screen allows you to select the charging mode e Normal Mode The battery will be fully charged When remaining charge reaches below 95 then charging will start until it is fully charged e Economy Mode This mode helps prolong battery life by charging up to 80 of its total capacity only It is highly recommended if you are using AC power most of the time Gauge Reset The lower right portion of the screen contains the battery health bar and provides the battery calibration function The health bar shows the batter s health by percentage A low percentage indicates poor health and therefore the need to perform a gauge reset to calibrate the battery s capacity and improve the battery s performance The gauge reset process includes discharging and then fully recharging the battery in two cycles It can take several hours To perform a gaug
73. the wireless LAN radio in order to comply with local regulations B 12 Regulatory Information
74. this button refer to the next section for details Opens the Input Panel by default You can assign a different function to this button refer to the next section for details 6 4 Using Getac Software Icon Function Allows you to adjust the sound volume by dragging the knob along the bar Switches the system sound output OFF mute and ON Allows you to adjust the LCD brightness level by dragging the knob along the bar System enters black out mode by turning off the LCD display LED indicators touchscreen and sound Press the power button D to wake up the system from black out mode Using Getac Software 6 5 Quick Button Setup By default the five quick buttons on the OSD Control Panel have pre assigned functions You can re define the buttons 1 Click the Quick Button Setup button Lib on the OSD control panel and the Quick Button Setup window appears 2 Atthe bottom of the screen are the five quick buttons Click the button you want to change Getac Quick Button Setup gt Execution Program 3 Depending on the type of task to be associated with the button click the Open button A of the Executed Program or Open Folder type 4 A dialog box appears Select the desired program or folder and click Open or Select After your selection the entry field will display the program or folder information 6 6 Using Getac Software ee x CAR opte 0510 Progam
75. ting Instructions of the Docking Station NOTE Hot warm docking and hot warm undocking are possible with the docking connector but it is recommended that prior to undocking press the Menu button and the OSD Control Panel appears Click the Docking button 4 8 Expanding Your Tablet PC Chapter 5 Using BIOS Setup and System Recovery BIOS Setup Utility is a program for configuring the BIOS Basic Input Output System settings of the Tablet PC BIOS is a layer of software called firmware that translates instructions from other layers of software into instructions that the Tablet PC hardware can understand The BIOS settings are needed by your Tablet PC to identify the types of installed devices and establish special features System Recovery reinstalls Windows to your system and configures it to the system s factory default settings This chapter tells you how to use the BIOS Setup and System Recovery Using BIOS Setup and System Recovery 5 1 BIOS Setup When and How to Use You need to run BIOS Setup Utility when e You see an error message on the screen requesting you to run BIOS Setup Utility e You want to restore the factory default BIOS settings e You want to modify some specific settings according to the hardware e You want to modify some specific settings to optimize the system performance NOTE The BIOS Setup Utility supports touchscreen operation However you are advised to connect a USB keyboard b
76. tor and user passwords are set you can enter any of them for starting up the system and or entering BIOS Setup However the user password only allows you to view change the settings of certain items e A password setting is applied right after it is confirmed To cancel a password leave the password empty by pressing the Enter key Supervisor User Password Is shows whether you have set the supervisor user password or not for the system Set Supervisor User Password sets the supervisor user password When typing the password first make sure that Num Lock is off and then type the password in the entry fields and press Enter Confirm your password by 5 8 Using BIOS Setup and System Recovery typing it again and pressing Enter You can set the supervisor user password to be required for starting up the system and or entering BIOS Setup Authenticate User on Boot allows you to enable or disable the entering of password for booting up your system Once the password is successfully set and this item is enabled it is required for booting up the system Set HDDOO Password sets the password for locking the Primary Master hard disk drive After setting a password the hard disk drive can only be unlocked by the password no matter where it is installed HDDOO Password State shows whether you have set the hard disk password or not TPM Configuration sets various TPM parameters submenu as shown below Security TPM Configuration IEn
77. ture People frequently open many applications when they use computers It takes some time to get all these applications open and running and normally they all have to be closed before the computer can be turned off When you use the hibernation feature you do not have to close the applications The Tablet PC stores the state of your Tablet PC to a file on the hard disk and then shuts down The next time you turn on your Tablet PC you return to exactly where you left off Managing Power 3 9 Power Saving Tips Aside from enabling your Tablet PC s power saving mode see previous section you can do your part to maximize the battery s operating time by following these suggestions Do not disable Power Management Decrease the LCD brightness to the lowest comfortable level Shorten the length of time before Windows turn off the display Many USB devices use power just by being connected If you use a USB mouse you can save power by disconnecting the mouse and using the optional stylus If you use a USB flash drive unplug it when you are not using it Remove the card such as PC card and Smart Card if not using it Turn off the wireless radio if you are not using the wireless module such as WLAN BT or WWAN Turn off the Tablet PC when you are not using it 3 10 Managing Power Chapter 4 Expanding Your Tablet PC You can expand the capabilities of your Tablet PC by connecting other peripheral devices When using a de
78. ude wide area wireless voice telephony and broadband wireless data all in a mobile environment NOTE Your model only supports data transmission Voice transmission is not supported Installing the SIM Card To use the WWAN feature to connect to the Internet you need to subscribe to WWAN service and acquire a SIM card from the service provider To install the SIM card follow these steps 1 Make sure that the Tablet PC is not turned on or connected to AC power 2 Lift the latch handle of the battery cover and turn it counterclockwise to the unlock position Then detach the cover from the Tablet PC Unlock position 2 12 Operating Your Tablet PC 3 Remove the two screws if existing Pull on the ribbon strip to lift the battery pack off the Tablet PC 4 Locate the SIM card slot and push the SIM card into the slot Make sure the beveled corner on the SIM card is facing towards the Tablet PC and that the golden contact area on the card is facing downwards To remove the SIM card just push in the SIM card to pop out and remove the card 5 Replace the battery pack Operating Your Tablet PC 2 13 6 Replace the battery cover and turn the latch clockwise to the lock position Connecting to WWAN Network 1 Press the Menu button on your Tablet PC to open the OSD Control Panel 2 Click the RF button to switch the wireless radio on off The word ON or OFF on the button indicates the current status
79. us end through the loop as indicated by below and pull it tight 1 6 Getting Started Using the Hand Strap Following the orientation as shown below enclose your Tablet PC with the hand strap and engage all the hook and loop fasteners The hand strap allows you to firmly hold the Tablet PC by inserting your hand through the elastic band at the back The hand strap is designed with individual fasteners for easy access to different components such as the battery It also provides loops for adding a shoulder strap purchased separately Getting Started 1 7 Turning On and Off the Tablet PC Turning On Press the power button The operating system such as Microsoft Windows should start Ca gt t3 Turning Off When you finish a working session you can stop the system by turning off the power or leaving it in Sleep or Hibernation mode To Do this Power off Use the Windows Start menu in the lower left and follow Shutdown the shutdown procedure Sleep Press the power button default function or use the Windows Start menu to put the Tablet PC in Sleep mode Hibernate If you have specified Hibernate for the power button function in Windows Control Panel you can press the power button to put the Tablet PC in Hibernation mode Press the power button to resume or turn on the system from any of these modes 1 8 Getting Started Taking a Look at the Tablet PC NOTE Depending
80. v nd samma batterityp eller en ekvivalent typ som rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren Kassera anv nt batteri enligt fabrikantens instruktion Regulatory Information B 3 FINNISH VAROITUS Paristo voi r j ht jos se on virheellisesti asennettu Vaihda paristo ainoastaan valmistajan suosittelemaan tyyppiin H vit k ytetty paristo valmistajan ohjeiden mukaisesti ENGLISH CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the equipment manufacturer Discard used batteries according to manufacturer s instructions DEUTSCH VORSICHT Explosionsgefahr bei unsachgemaBem Austausch der Batterie Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einen vom Hersteller empfohlenen gleich wertigen Typ Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers FRENCH ATTENTION Il y a danger d explosion s il y a remplacement incorrect de la batterie Remplacer uniquement avec une batterie du m me type ou d un type quivalent recommand par le constructeur Mettre au rebut les batteries usag es conform ment aux instructions du fabricant Attention for USA Users The product that you have purchased contains a rechargeable battery The battery is recyclable At the end of its useful life under various state and local laws it may be illegal to dispose of this battery into the municipal waste stream Check with your local solid waste officials for details in your area
81. ver functions as the power source as long as the main battery pack is installed Replacing the Battery Pack CAUTION e There is danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced Replace the battery only with the Tablet PC manufacturer s battery packs Discard used batteries according to the dealer s instructions e Donot attempt to disassemble the battery pack If you often rely on battery power for a long period of time while traveling you may consider the purchase of an additional battery pack from your dealer and keep it with you in a fully charged state as a backup To replace the battery pack follow these steps 1 Lift the latch handle of the battery cover and turn it counterclockwise to the unlock position Then detach the cover from the Tablet PC Managing Power 3 5 Unlock position 2 Remove the two screws if existing Pull on the ribbon strip to lift the battery pack off the Tablet PC 3 Fit another battery pack into place 4 Replace the battery cover and turn the latch clockwise to the lock position 3 6 Managing Power Battery Low Signals and Actions When the battery is low Windows gives warning messages and the Battery Charge Indicator d blinks red to alert you NOTE You can set up your threshold and signals of Battery Low under Windows Immediately save your data upon Battery Low The remaining operating time depends on how you are using the Tablet PC Always respond
82. vice be sure to read the instructions accompanying the device together with the relevant section in this chapter Expanding Your Tablet PC 4 1 Using Smart Cards Depending on your model your Tablet PC has one or two smart card readers With an embedded microcontroller smart cards have the unique ability to store large amounts of data carry out their own on card functions e g encryption and mutual authentication and interact intelligently with a smart card reader To insert a smart card 1 Locate the smart card reader Open the cover 2 Slide the smart card with its label and embedded computer chip facing up into the slot To remove a smart card 1 Make sure that the software is not accessing the smart card 2 Pull the card out of the slot 3 Close the cover 4 2 Expanding Your Tablet PC Using PC Cards The PC card slot supports type II card and CardBus specifications NOTE Avoid removing or inserting PC cards during Sleep mode To insert a PC card 1 Locate the PC card slot Open the cover 2 Slide the PC card with its label facing up into the slot until the eject button pops out Eject button 3 When anew card is seated the Tablet PC will detect it and try to install the appropriate driver Follow the on screen instructions to complete the process To remove a PC card 1 Double click the Safely Remove Hardware 3 icon found on the Windows taskbar and the Safely Remove Hardware win
83. void the user s authority to operate this device B 8 Regulatory Information Canada Radio Frequency Interference Requirements To prevent radio interference to the licensed service this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding Equipment or its transmit antenna that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing Pour emp cher que cet appareil cause du brouillage au service faisant l objet d une licence il doit tre utilis l int rieur et devrait tre plac loin des fen tres afin de fournir un cran de blindage maximal Si le mat riel ou son antenne d mission est install a l ext rieur il doit faire l objet d une licence European Union CE Marking and Compliance Notices Statements of Compliance English This product follows the provisions of the European Directive 1999 5 EC Danish Dette produkt er i overensstemmelse med det europ iske direktiv 1999 5 EC Dutch Dit product is in navolging van de bepalingen van Europees Directief 1999 5 EC Finnish Tama tuote noudattaa EU direktiivin 1999 5 EC m r yksi French Ce produit est conforme aux exigences de la Directive Europ enne 1999 5 EC German Dieses Produkt entspricht den Bestimmungen der Europ ischen Richtlinie 1999 5 EC Regulatory Information B 9 Greek To npo v auto nAnpoi Tic NPOBAEWEIC TN Eupwnaikns O nyiac 1999 5 EC Icelandic essi vara stenst regluger Evr pska Ef
84. will be charged by the AC adapter only 5 6 Using BIOS Setup and System Recovery Device Configuration enables or disables several hardware components Press Enter to access the submenu as shown below Advanced Device Configuration Item Specific Help Set WLAN device to WWAN Enabled enable disable BT Enabled Media Card Reader Enabled Smart Card Reader Enabled HD Audio Enabled Help Select Item Change Values Setup Defaults Exit Select Menu Select gt Sub Menu Save and Exit You can enable or disable the following items e Wireless LAN e WWAN e BT e Media Card Reader SD e Smart Card Reader e HD Audio High Definition Audio NOTE The availability of the items depends on your model Using BIOS Setup and System Recovery 5 Security Menu The Security menu contains the security settings which safeguard your system against unauthorized use Information Main Advanced Security Item Specific Help Supervisor Password Is Cleared User Password Is Cleared Set or clear the lenter Supervisor account s Set User Password Enter i j password Authenticate User on Boot Disabled Set HDDOO Password Enter HDDOO Password State Cleared gt TPM Configuration Help Select Item Change Values Setup Defaults Exit Select Menu Select gt Sub Menu Save and Exit NOTE e You can set the user password only when the supervisor password has been set e lf both the administra
85. y Center be sure to turn it on when using the function the next time Connecting to a Wireless Network 1 Make sure that the WLAN function is enabled as described above 2 Click the Wireless Network icon aiil on the taskbar An orange light in the icon E indicates connections are available 3 Inthe list of available wireless networks select a network and then click Connect 2 8 Operating Your Tablet PC Not connected 4 All Connections are available Wireless Network Connection A DD 108G att 4 Connect automatically 10996 wil Alan s Home ant Open Network and Sharing Center 4 Some networks require a network security key or passphrase To connect to one of those networks ask your network administrator or Internet service provider ISP for the security key or passphrase For more information on setting a wireless network connection refer to Windows online help NOTE You can use Intel PROSet Wireless to take full advantage of the WiFi capabilities of your Tablet PC See the Help of the utility for Instructions Operating Your Tablet PC 2 9 Using the BT Feature Optional The BT 4 0 technology allows short range about 50 meters wireless communications between devices without requiring a cable connection Data can be transmitted through walls pockets and briefcases as long as two devices are within range The status of the BT connection is indicated by the BT icon located in the

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