Advantech PWS-8101M User manual

User Manual
PWS-8101M
10.4" XGA TFT LCD Intel
Core 2 Duo Ultra Rugged
Mobile Computer with Wi-Fi

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Copyright
The documentation and the software included with this product are copyrighted 2008
by Advantech Co., Ltd. All rights are reserved. Advantech Co., Ltd. reserves the right
to make improvements in the products described in this manual at any time without
notice. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated or transmitted
in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of Advantech Co.,
Ltd. Information provided in this manual is intended to be accurate and reliable. How-
ever, Advantech Co., Ltd. assumes no responsibility for its use, nor for any infringe-
ments of the rights of third parties, which may result from its use.
Acknowledgements
Intel and Pentium are trademarks of Intel Corporation.
Microsoft Windows and MS-DOS are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp.
All other product names or trademarks are properties of their respective owners.
Product Warranty (2 years)
Advantech warrants to you, the original purchaser, that each of its products will be
free from defects in materials and workmanship for two years from the date of pur-
chase.
This warranty does not apply to any products which have been repaired or altered by
persons other than repair personnel authorized by Advantech, or which have been
subject to misuse, abuse, accident or improper installation. Advantech assumes no
liability under the terms of this warranty as a consequence of such events.
Because of Advantech’s high quality-control standards and rigorous testing, most of
our customers never need to use our repair service. If an Advantech product is defec-
tive, it will be repaired or replaced at no charge during the warranty period. For out-
of-warranty repairs, you will be billed according to the cost of replacement materials,
service time and freight. Please consult your dealer for more details.
If you think you have a defective product, follow these steps:
1. Collect all the information about the problem encountered. (For example, CPU
speed, Advantech products used, other hardware and software used, etc.) Note
anything abnormal and list any onscreen messages you get when the problem
occurs.
2. Call your dealer and describe the problem. Please have your manual, product,
and any helpful information readily available.
3. If your product is diagnosed as defective, obtain an RMA (return merchandize
authorization) number from your dealer. This allows us to process your return
more quickly.
4. Carefully pack the defective product, a fully-completed Repair and Replacement
Order Card and a photocopy proof of purchase date (such as your sales receipt)
in a shippable container. A product returned without proof of the purchase date
is not eligible for warranty service.
5. Write the RMA number visibly on the outside of the package and ship it prepaid
to your dealer.
Part No.2003810100 Edition 1
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Declaration of Conformity
CE
This product has passed the CE test for environmental specifications when shielded
cables are used for external wiring. We recommend the use of shielded cables. This
kind of cable is available from Advantech. Please contact your local supplier for
ordering information.
FCC Class B
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 installa-
tion. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful inter-
ference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interfer-
ence to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equip-
ment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Technical Support and Assistance
1. Visit the Advantech web site at www.advantech.com/support where you can find
the latest information about the product.
2. Contact your distributor, sales representative, or Advantech's customer service
center for technical support if you need additional assistance. Please have the
following information ready before you call:
–Product name and serial number
–Description of your peripheral attachments
–Description of your software (operating system, version, application software,
etc.)
–A complete description of the problem
–The exact wording of any error messages
Warnings, Cautions and Notes
Follow these simple precautions to protect yourself from harm and the products from
damage.
To avoid electrical shock, always disconnect the power from your PC chassis
before you work on it. Don't touch any components on the CPU card or other
cards while the PC is on.
Disconnect power before making any configuration changes. The sudden rush of
power as you connect a jumper or install a card may damage sensitive electronic
components.

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Safety Instructions
1. Read these safety instructions carefully.
2. Keep this User Manual for later reference.
3. Disconnect this equipment from any AC outlet before cleaning. Use a damp
cloth. Do not use liquid or spray detergents for cleaning.
4. For plug-in equipment, the power outlet socket must be located near the equip-
ment and must be easily accessible.
5. Keep this equipment away from humidity.
6. Put this equipment on a reliable surface during installation. Dropping it or letting
it fall may cause damage.
7. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection. Protect the equipment
from overheating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS.
8. Make sure the voltage of the power source is correct before connecting the
equipment to the power outlet.
9. Position the power cord so that people cannot step on it. Do not place anything
over the power cord.
10. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.
11. If the equipment is not used for a long time, disconnect it from the power source
to avoid damage by transient overvoltage.
12. Never pour any liquid into an opening. This may cause fire or electrical shock.
13. Never open the equipment. For safety reasons, the equipment should be
opened only by qualified service personnel.
14. If one of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by service
personnel:
15. The power cord or plug is damaged.
16. Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.
17. The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
18. The equipment does not work well, or you cannot get it to work according to the
user's manual.
19. The equipment has been dropped and damaged.
20. The equipment has obvious signs of breakage.
21. DO NOT LEAVE THIS EQUIPMENT IN AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE THE
STORAGE TEMPERATURE MAY GO BELOW -20° C (-4° F) OR ABOVE 60° C
(140° F). THIS COULD DAMAGE THE EQUIPMENT. THE EQUIPMENT
SHOULD BE IN A CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT.
22. CAUTION: DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY
REPLACED. REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE
RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER, DISCARD USED BATTERIES
ACCORDING TO THE MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS.
23. The sound pressure level at the operator's position according to IEC 704-1:1982
is no more than 70 dB (A).
DISCLAIMER: This set of instructions is given according to IEC 704-1. Advantech
disclaims all responsibility for the accuracy of any statements contained herein.

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Chapter 1 General Information ............................1
1.1 Introduction ............................................................................................... 2
1.1.1 Features ....................................................................................... 2
1.1.2 Package Contents......................................................................... 2
1.1.3 Optional Accessories .................................................................... 2
1.2 Exploring the PWS-8101M........................................................................ 3
1.2.1 Front View..................................................................................... 3
1.2.2 Right View..................................................................................... 4
1.2.3 Left View with Telephone Jack ..................................................... 4
1.2.4 Left View with 3G SIM Card Slot (optional)................................... 4
1.2.5 Rear View ..................................................................................... 5
1.2.6 Bottom View.................................................................................. 5
1.3 Specifications ............................................................................................ 6
1.4 Getting Started .......................................................................................... 7
1.4.1 Inserting and Removing the Battery.............................................. 7
1.4.2 Connecting the Power................................................................... 7
1.4.3 Setup with Windows XP Professional Embedded......................... 8
1.4.4 Expansion Cards......................................................................... 12
1.5 Making Connections................................................................................ 15
1.6 Controlling the PWS-8101M.................................................................... 17
Chapter 2 Installation..........................................21
2.1 General Installation ................................................................................ 22
2.1.1 Wireless Connections ................................................................. 22
2.1.2 Configuring a New Wireless Network ......................................... 23
Chapter 3 Operating the LCD Display ...............29
3.1 OSD User Controls ................................................................................. 30
3.1.1 Advanced Settings ...................................................................... 30
3.2 Maintenance............................................................................................ 31
3.2.1 Maintaining the Battery ............................................................... 31
3.2.2 Maintaining the LCD Display....................................................... 31
3.2.3 Cleaning the PWS-8101M .......................................................... 31
Appendix A Accessories .......................................33
A.1 Accessories............................................................................................. 34

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Chapter 1
1General Information

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1.1 Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the PWS-8101M Rugged Tablet PC. This product
combines
rugged design with reliable performance and powerful functionality to best
suit
all your needs, in a wide range of working conditions.
This
user manual outlines all you need to know to set up and use your PWS-8101M. If
you
have any further questions or queries, contact our technical support team .
1.1.1 Features
• Rugged design, up to military standard (MIL-STD-810F)
•
Efficient Core 2 Duo processor
•
Durable, shock-resistant magnesium alloy housing
•
Built-in WLAN/Bluetooth/GPS/GPRS functions
•
IP65 compliant & built to withstand a 3 foot drop
•
Intel Core 2 Duo processor
•
10.4” SVGA / XGA TFT LCD
•
I/O ports for expansion
1.1.2 Package Contents
Ensure all the following items are present when you receive your PWS-8101M. If any of
these
items are missing, contact your vendor immediately.
•
PWS-8101M Tablet PC
•
AC power adaptor
•
Power cord
•
Battery
•
Stylus
•
CD
•
Manual
1.1.3 Optional Accessories
• Hand Strap and Shoulder Strap
•
Vehicle Dock
•
Vehicle Mount Enclosure
• Ve s a Bracket
•
Battery Pack
• Stylus (3 pcs in one pack)

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1.2 Exploring the PWS-8101M
1.2.1 Front View
No. Component
1Microphone
2Touch-sensitive
display (responds to stylus or finger)
3Power
button
4Number
/ Tab / Esc buttons
54-Way
navigation button with integrated enter button
6 Function
buttons
7Brightness
/ volume button
8Keyboard
button
9
Status LEDs:
Battery charge LED:
Off : power off
Solid Green : green lights on when charging in power off
mode, lights off when finish charging.
Blinking Green : AC power on & battery is charging in power
on mode.
Solid Yellow : power on, battery low
Blinking Yellow : power on, battery critical low
HDD
activity LED:
Green when HDD is accessed
WLAN
connection status LED:
Off : No RF signal / No LAN connection
Solid Green : WLAN Activated
Blinking green : TX/RX Transmission
10 Speakers

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1.2.2 Right View
1.2.3
Left View with Telephone Jack
1.2.4
Left View with 3G SIM Card Slot (optional)
No. Component
1Serial ports
2VGA
port
3USB
ports
No. Component
1PC card slot (PCMCIA)
2CompactFlash
card slot
3 Headphone
jack
4Microphone
jack
5 Telephone
line jack/3G SIM card slot (optional)
6RJ45
jack (for network cables)
7DC-in
jack

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1.2.5 Rear View
1.2.6
Bottom View
No. Component
1Stylus
2 Battery
compartment cover
No. Component
1Docking connector

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1.3 Specifications
Feature Description
Operating System Windows XP Embedded/
Windows
XP Professional Embedded
Windows
Vista Embedded
Processor Core 2 Duo U7500
Chipset GME965 & ICH8M
Memory One SO-DIMM DDRI 533 support up to 2GB
Storage CompactFlash (2GB CF Memory card) or 2.5” HDD 80G SATA
Display 10.4” SVGA/XGA Transmissive LCD, optional sunlight readable LCM
To u c h
Panel 4-wire resistive touch panel
Application
Button One Power button and one software keyboard button
12
numeric keys (0~9, #, *)
4-Way
navigation button with integrated enter button
Four
Function programmable buttons for quick selection of applica-
tions
Communication 802.11a/b/g WLAN (miniPCI) module (optional) Bluetooth class 2,
v2.0+EDR (optional)
Modem
or Internal GPRS HSDPA (optional) GPS module built-in with
integral antenna
Audio
System Realtek ALC260
Feature Description
LED Status
Indicators
Power LED:
Off:
Power off
Solid
green: Lit when charging in power off mode, off when charging is
complete Blinking green: Power on, battery is charging in power on mode
Solid
yellow: Power on, battery low Blinking yellow: Power on, battery criti-
cally
low
HDD
LED:
Green
when HDD is being accessed
WLAN
LED:
Off:
No RF signal / No LAN connection
Solid
Green: WLAN activated
Blinking
Green: TX/RX transmission
I/O
Ports Two USB 2.0 host connector
Tw o
RS-232/422/485 (optional) One VGA output
One
CF Ty p e II slot
One
PCMCIA Ty p e II slot, support CardBus 2.1
One
internal mono microphone
One
internal stereo speaker
One
RJ45 for 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet
One
RJ11 for 56kbps v. 9 2 / k 5 6 fax modem Or SIM Card Slot (optional)
One
stereo headphone jack
One
microphone jack
One
DC-In jack
One
docking connector
Main
Battery Rechargeable Li-ion smart battery, 11.1V,
5200mAh,
3S2P
Power
Adapter Universal AC 100V~240V, 50~60Hz input; 19V,
3.16A
output, 60W
Physical 310 x 236 x 42mm, approx. 2.9Kg

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1.4 Getting Started
1.4.1 Inserting and Removing the Battery
Insert the battery and secure the battery compartment door with the screws provided.
Repeat
the above steps in reverse to remove the battery.
1.4.2 Connecting the Power
Before you can use your PWS-8101M, you must fully charge the battery. Connect the
power
adapter and leave to charge for a minimum of 4 hours before use.
Feature Description
Environment
Operating Temperature: -20ºC to 60ºC Storage Temperature -40ºC to
70ºC Operating Humidity 5% ~ 95%
Rugged
Rating IP65, 3ft drop, MIL-STD-810F, MIL-STD-461E
Certification CE, FCC, VCCI, C-tick, WEEE, CCC
Optional
Accessories
AC adaptor and Power cord
Hand
Strap & Shoulder bag
DC-DC
Adaptor (Input 12VDC~32VDC Ve h i c l e Adaptor)
Ve h i c l e
Mount VESA Mount Vehicle Docking
External
Battery Charger
Note! The arrow markings on the battery indicate the direction in which it
should be inserted.

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1.4.3 Setup with Windows XP Professional Embedded
When you first turn on the PWS-8101M, the following setup screens will appear. Follow
these
instructions to validate your version of Windows XP and set up your system cor-
rectly.
1. The Welcome screen appears. Ta p Next to continue.
2. Ta p Yes, I accept to agree to the terms and conditions.Tap Next to continue.
3. Enter the 25-digit product key to validate your copy of Windows. Ta p Next .

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4. Enter a name to identify your PWS-8101M. This the name by which it will be rec-
ognized on
all connected networks. You can also enter a description if required.
Tap Next to continue.
5. Enter an administrator password and re-confirm. Tap Next to continue.
6. Choose whether or not to make the PWS-8101M part of a domain. If so, enter the
domain
name (ask your system administrator for details). Ta p Next to continue.

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7. Choose whether or not to activate your copy of Windows immediately or at a later
date (we recommend you activate the software immediately). Ta p Next to con-
tinue.
8. Yo u can now configure your internet connection. Ta p Ye s , help me connect to
the
Internet to run the Internet Configuration Wizard. Ta p Next to continue.
9. Enter the names of other users of your PWS-8101M. Yo u can add up to five
users. Ta p Next to continue.

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10. Ta p Finish to complete the setup.
Recovering from a System Crash in WinXP Pro Embedded
In the unlikely event the system should crash, do the following to reboot your system:
1. Press the power button to turn on the PWS-8101M. During boot- up, PRESS UP
KEY TO RUN RESTORE... is displayed. Press the up arrow button.
2. The recovery software screen appears with the message ‘ Are you sure you
want to recover the partition now? ’. Press Enter to confirm. The recovery oper-
ation
starts.
Recovering from a System Crash If you are using Windows XP Embedded
If you are using the Compact Flash memory card for data storage, your PWS-8101M
will
follow the CF recovery procedures to re-boot your system.
Follow these steps to perform a recovery procedure using a USB flash drive should
your
system crash:
1. Download the FORMATUPD.EXE file to your local drive (C:\).
2. Connect a USB flash drive to your computer.
3. Click Start > Run and type cmd in the command box.
4. Ty p e cd\ and press Enter .
5. Ty p e FORMATUFD F: /y
6. Copy the files from the Windows XPE Recovery folder on your local drive to the
USB flash drive.
7. Connect the USB flash drive and a keyboard to your PWS-8101M and turn on the
computer.
8. Press the Del key repeatedly during boot up to enter the BIOS screen.
9. Highlight Advanced BIOS Features and press Enter .
10. Highlight Hard Disk Boot Priority and press Enter .
11. Highlight your USB flash drive from the list and press + to move it up until it is at
the top of the list.
12. Press F10 to exit the screen.
13. Highlight Save & Exit Setup and press Enter .
14. Press Y to save and exit when the confirmation message appears.
15. The system will now enter recov- ery mode. Click OK twice to con- tinue.
16. Once the process is complete, click Quit , remove the USB flash drive and the
system will restart automatically.

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1.4.4 Expansion Cards
Inserting a Memory Card
Yo u can insert a Compact Flash memory card to store data, which needs to be later
transferred
to another machine, or to simply expand the storage capacity of the PWS-
8101M.
Yo u can use Compact Flash cards up to 2GB in size.
1. Open the memory card compartment cover.
2. Insert the Compact Flash card, until it clicks into place.
3. Close the memory card compartment cover.
Removing a Memory Card
1.
Open the memory card compartment cover.
2. Press the Compact Flash card inwards, until it clicks.
3. Release and the card will pop out.
4. Remove the card and close the memory card compartment cover.

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Inserting a PCMCIA Card
Yo u can also insert a PCMCIA card to store and transfer data between computers with
compatible
PC card capabilities.
1. Open the memory card compartment cover.
2. Insert the PCMCIA card, until it clicks into place.
3. Close the memory card compartment cover.
Removing a PCMCIA Card
1.
Open the memory card compartment cover.
2. Press the PCMCIA card switch inwards until the card pops out.
3. Remove the card.
4. Close the memory card compartment cover.

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Inserting 3G SIM Card (optional)
1.
Open the left side cover where 3G SIM card slot is located.
2. Make sure the system is off and push the SIM card into the slot with the metallic
part facing up and the clipped corner facing outward until it clicks into place.
3. Close the cover.
Removing 3G SIM Card (optional)
1.
Slightly push the SIM Card inwards to pop it out.