Compal CAXA0 User manual

CAXA0 Rugged
Tablet
UserManual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Precautions andUsage Notes ......................................................... 2
Regulatory Information................................................................................ 5
Directive 2014/53/EU.............................................................................................6
Your Tablet.................................................................................................... 9
Package Contents ........................................................................................................9
Tablet Overview.......................................................................................... 10
Front View...................................................................................................................10
Right View............................................................................................................11
Left View ..............................................................................................................12
Rear View.............................................................................................................13
Top View ..............................................................................................................14
Bottom View................................................................................................................15
Getting Started............................................................................................ 16
LED Indicators ............................................................................................................16
Power Indicator..................................................................................................16
Battery Charge Status Indicator.........................................................................17
Charging the Tablet....................................................................................................18
Powering On/Off the Tablet........................................................................................18
Turning On/Off the Display........................................................................................19
Operating Your Tablet................................................................................ 20
R232 Connection ........................................................................................................20
SmartCard Reader (Optional).............................................................................21
NFC Sensor.................................................................................................................22
Fingerprint Reader..............................................................................................23
Barcode Scanner (Optional) ......................................................................................24
Entering the BIOS Menu.............................................................................................25
Replacing the Battery.................................................................................................26
Battery Removaland Replacement....................................................................26
Specifications.......................................................................................28
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Safety Precautions and Usage Notes
Toreducetheriskofinjury,lossoflife,electricshock,fire,malfunction,anddamageto
equipment or property, always observe the following safety guidelines:
DANGER:
Precautions on the Battery:
Failuretocomplywiththefollowingprecautionsmayresultinelectrolyteleakage,
generationofheat,ignitionorrupture.
 Avoidplacingthebatteryinextremeheat(forexamplenearfireorindirectsunlight).
DONOTthrowthebatteryintoafireorexposeittoexcessiveheat.
 When the battery has deteriorated, replace it with a new one.
 Thebattery isrechargeable and intended for the specified product. DO NOT use with any
other products.
 Useonlythespecifiedbatterywithyourtablet.Useofbatteriesotherthanthosesuppliedby
themanufacturermaypresenta safetyhazard.
WARNING:
Ifamalfunctionortroubleoccurs,immediatelystopusingtheproduct,poweroffandunplug
the AC adapter, and then remove the battery. Then contact technical support for repair.
WARNING: Failure to comply with the following precautions may result in electric shock.
 DONOTpullorinsertthepoweradapterifyourhandsarewet.
 DONOTconnectthepoweradaptertoapowersourceotherthana100-240voltsACoutlet.
ConnectingtoaDC/ACconverter(inverter)maydamagethepoweradapter.
 Plugthepowersupplyintoanelectricaloutletcompletely.DONOTuseadamagedplugor
loose ACoutlet.
 Holdtheplugwhenunpluggingthepowersupply.
WARNING:
 DO NOT turn the volume up too loud when using headphones.
 DONOTusethisproductwithexposedinahotorcoldenvironmentforalongperiodof
time,low-temperatureburnsorfrost-bitemayresult.Whenitisnecessarytoexposethe
skintothisproductsuchastoscanafingerprint,performtheoperationintheshortest
amountoftimepossible.

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Safety Precautions and Usage Notes
 DONOTexposebareskintothisproductwhenhandingthisunitinextremehotorcold
environments.
CAUTION:
 Whenusinginahotorcoldenvironment,someperipheralsandbatterypacksmayfailto
workproperly.Checktheoperationenvironmentoftheperipheralsbeforeoperatingthe
product.
 Usingthisproductcontinuouslyinahotenvironmentwillshortentheproductlife.Avoiduse
in these types ofenvironments.
 When using in low temperature environment, startup may become slow or battery operation
timemaybecomeshort.Thetabletconsumespowerwhentheflashmemoryiswarmingup
duringstartup.Therefore,ifyouareusingbatterypowerandtheremainingpowerislow,
thetabletmaynotstartup.
 Ifyoucannotpoweronthetablet,orthetabletdoesnotresumefromsleep.Leaveitinan
environmentof5°Corhighertemperatureforaboutanhour,andthenpoweritonagain.
 DONOTuse this product if connected with the AC adapter or any other cables connected
during a thunderstorm.
 DONOTplacethisproductnearany magneticobjects.
ESDWARNING:
Electrostatic discharge:
Electrostatic discharge is the sudden flow of electricity between two electrically charged objects
causedbycontact.Theproductmaybedamagedwhenitcomesincontactwithyourhandor
otherobjectswithbuilt-upstaticelectricity.
Pleasetakenoteofthefollowingitemstopreventdamagingyourproductorlosingimportant
data:
 Please make sure the product is grounded properly when disconnecting the power source.
 Before installing a component, please place the component inside an anti-static container.
 Avoid touching the product’s pins, leads, or electronic components.
 Please use non-magnetic tools when installing a component.
 Before handling a component, please touch a conductive metal surface to discharge the
staticelectricityfromyourbody.
 After removing a component, please store the component inside an anti-static container.

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Camera Notes ：
The camera's autofocus function may not perform as expected in the following circumstances.
 The subject is very dark.
 Thesubjectlackscontrast(e.g.thesky,awhitewall,etc.)orthereislittlecontrastbetween
thesubjectandthesurroundings(e.g.thesubjectisstandinginfrontofawhitewallwhile
wearingawhiteshirt).
 Objectsofsharplydifferingbrightnessareincludedinthescene(e.g.thesunisbehindthe
subjectandthesubjectisindeepshadow).
 Thesubjectisaflatobjectwithonlyhorizontallines.
 The subject is a fast-movingobject.
 Thesceneispoorlylit.
 The scene features bright reflections or backlighting.
 The scene features flickering objects (e.g. fluorescent lights).
 Thescenefeaturespointlightsources(e.g.lightbulbs,spotlights,orLEDs).
 Thescenefeaturesseveralobjectsthataredifferentdistancesfromthe camera.
Inthesecircumstanceswherethecameraisunabletofocus,pointthecameraatanotherobject
atthesamedistanceasthecameraasthesubject,thenwaitforthecameratofocusandtake
the picture.

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Regulatory Information
CAUTION:
Donotoperatethispersonalcomputerorhandheldcomputer’s incorporatedwirelessWAN
modeminthepresenceofflammablegasesorfumes.Switchoffthecellularterminalwhenyou
arenearpetrolstations,fueldepots,chemicalplantsorwhereblastingoperationsarein
progress. Operation of any electrical equipment in potentially explosive atmospheres can
constituteasafetyhazard.
CAUTION:
Ariskofexplosionfromincorrectinstallationormisapplicationofthebatteryorifthebatteryis
replacedbyanincorrecttypemaypossiblyoccur.Disposeofusedbatteriesaccordingtothe
instructions.
CE Declaration of Conformity (EUROPE only)
The product has been marked with the CE Mark to illustrate its compliance.
The following countries comply with EU RED directive: Austria, Belgium, Bosnia-Herzegovina,
Bulgaria,Croatia,CzechRepublic,Cyprus,Denmark,Estonia,Finland,France,Germany,Greece,
Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxemburg, Macedonia, Malta,
Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain,
Sweden,Switzerland,UnitedKingdom.
The following list of territories complies with CE directive:
 France:FrenchPolynesia,Guadeloupe,Martinique,Mayotte,Monaco,NewCaledonia,
Reunion, Saint Martin,Tahiti
 Italy:SanMarino,Vatican
 Netherlands:Curacao,Bonaire,Saba,SaintMaarten,SaintEustatius
 Spain:Andorra
 UnitedKingdom:CaymanIslands,FalklandsIslands,Jersey,Gibraltar,Guernsey,Montserrat,
Turk & Caicos, UK Virgin Islands

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Directive 2014/53/EU
Technology
Frequency band [MHz]
Maximum transmit power [dBm]
(less than)
WLAN 802.11b/g/n
2400-2483.5
20
WLAN 802.11a/n/ac
5150-5725
23
WLAN 802.11a/n/ac
5725-5875
13.98
Bluetooth BR/EDR/LE
2400-2483.5
10
NFC
13.56
-38.11
GPS
1575.42
TBC
GLONASS
1602MHz + n * 0.5625 MHz
("n" is a satellite's frequency
channelnumberfrom-7~6)
TBC
WLAN & Bluetooth Combo Module
QCNFA425
GPS
ubx-G7020
NFC
TBC
European Union conformity
EU contact: Techniczna 7, 92-518 Lodz, Poland
Compliance with the Radio Equipment Directive
EffectiveJune13,2017,allproductsenteringtheEUthatcontainwirelessradiosnowcomply
withtheRadioEquipmentDirective,2014/53/EU.Disregardallcurrentstatementsinother
publicationsthatrelatetotheR&TTEDirective,astheynolongerapplytoyourproduct.
Hereby, Compal Electronics, INC., declares that the radio equipment types listed atthe
beginning of this document are in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU.
The full text of the system EU declaration of conformity is available in next page.
This radio equipment operates with frequency bands and maximum radio-frequency power as
listedatthebeginningofthisdocument.
Specific Absorption Rate (ICNIRP)
YOUR DEVICE MEETS INTERNATIONAL GUIDELINES FOR EXPOSURE TO RADIO WAVES.
Yourdeviceisaradiotransmitterandreceiver.Itisdesignednottoexceedthelimitsfor
exposure to radio waves (radio frequency electromagnetic fields) recommended by
internationalguidelines.Theguidelinesweredevelopedbyanindependentscientific
organization (ICNIRP) and include a substantial safety margin designed to assure the safety of
allpersons,regardlessofageandhealth.

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The radio wave exposure guidelines use a unit of measurement known as the Specific
AbsorptionRate,orSAR.TheSARlimitformobiledevicesis2W/kg.TestsforSARare
conductedusingstandardoperatingpositionswiththedevicetransmittingatitshighest
certified power level inalltestedfrequencybands. The highest SARvalues under theICNIRP
guidelinesforyourdevicearelistedattheendofthispage.
Duringuse,theactualSARvaluesforyourdeviceareusuallywellbelowthevaluesstated.This
isbecause,forpurposesofsystemefficiencyandtominimizeinterferenceonthenetwork,the
operatingpowerofyourmobiledeviceisautomaticallydecreasedwhenfullpowerisnot
neededforthedataconnection.Thelowerthepoweroutputofthedevice,theloweritsSAR
value.IfyouareinterestedinfurtherreducingyourRFexposurethenyoucaneasilydosoby
limitingyourusageorsimplykeepingthedeviceawayfromthebody.
SARismeasuredwiththedeviceat0mmtothebody,whiletransmittingatthehighest
certifiedoutputpowerlevelinallfrequencybandsofthedevice.ThemaximumSARvalueis
0.37 W/kg (head/body) averaged over 10 gram of tissue.
Thisequipmentshouldbeinstalledandoperatedwithaminimumdistanceof0cmbetweenthe
radiator and your body.
EU Frequency band restriction:
NOTE: Products that can operate in the 5150MHz to 5350MHz are intended for indoor usage only.

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Compal Electronics, Inc.
No. 581, Ruiguang Rd., Neihu District,
Taipei City 11492, Taiwan, R.O.C
Declaration of Conformity
We, Compal Electronics, Inc. ,
Address: No. 581, Ruiguang Rd., Neihu District, Taipei City 11492, Taiwan, R.O.C.
declareunderoursoleresponsibilitythatthebelowmentionedradioequipmenttypeisin
compliance with Directive2014/53/EU.
Model Name: CXXXXX-CAXA0-XXXXXX-XXXX (X:0~9,A~Z)
Intended use: Rugged Tablet
Software Version: Win 10
NB company name: TUV
NB company number:
Certification number:
The full text of the complied standards are as below listed:
1. Health (Article 3.1(a) ofDirective 2014/53/EU)
Applied Standard(s):
 EN50566:2013 / AC:2014
 EN62209-2:2010
 EN62479:2010
2. Safety (Article3.1(a)ofDirective2014/53/EU)
Applied Standard(s):
 EN60950-1:2006+A11:2009+A1:2010+A2:2013
3. Electromagneticcompatibility(Article3.1(b)ofDirective2014/53/EU)
Applied Standard(s):
 EN301489-1V2.1.1/-17V3.1.1
4. Radiofrequencyspectrumusage(Article3.2ofDirective2014/53/EU)
Applied Standard(s):
 EN300328V2.1.1
 Draft EN 301 893 V2.1.0
 EN300330V2.1.1
 EN303413V1.1.0
Win Chen / Common Engineering Director
Compal Electronics, INC.
Tel.: [phone]
E-mail: win_ch[email protected]om

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Your Tablet
PackageContents
Ensurethatalloftheproperitemsareincludedwiththetabletinthepackaging.Theitemsthat
should be included in the packaging are:
Tablet Power Adapter
QuickStartGuide PowerCord

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Tablet Overview
Front View
The following illustration shows the front side of the system.
Number
Component
1
Front-Facing Camera (2MP)
Captures images and videos.
2
Ambient Light Sensor
Sensestheambientlightinordertomakeadjustments
tothebrightnessofthedisplay.
3
Microphone
Captures audio.
4
NFC Sensor
Reads NFC devices/contactless smart cards.
5
Fingerprint Reader
Scans the user’s fingerprint.
6
Volume Down/Up Button
Decreases / Increases the volume.
7
Hotkey A/B
Customizable hotkeys.
NOTE: The Quick Launch Setting app designed for
configuringthehotkeysmaynotbeinitiallyinstalledbythe
manufacturerandmayneedtobeinstalledbytheuserona
system running the Windows OS only.
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Status LEDs
Displays system status including power, and
battery/charging status. For more information on LED
behavior, see LED Indicators.

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Right View
The following illustration shows the right side of the system.
Number
Component
1
Power Button
Turns the tablet or display on/off.
2
SmartCard Reader (Optional)
Reads SmartCards.
3
Strap Loop
Used to attach a carrying strap to the tablet.
NOTE: Acarryingstrapisnotprovidedbythemanufacturer
and must be purchased separately by the user.

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LeftView
The following illustration shows the left side of the system.
Number
Component
1
Universal Audio Jack
Connectstoheadphones,speakers,microphonesand
other audio output/inputdevices.
2
HDMI Port
Connects to video devices such as a display, television,
or projector.
3
USB 3.0 Ports
Connects to USB devices.
4
DC-In Port
Connects to the adapter for charging.
5
Strap Loop
Used to attach a carrying strap to the tablet.
NOTE: Acarryingstrapisnotprovidedbythemanufacturer
and must be purchased separately by the user.

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Rear View
The following illustration shows the rear side of the system.
Number
Component
1
Battery Compartment Cover
Covers the removable battery, optional SIM card, and
SD card slots.
2
Hand-Holder Slot
Used to attach an optional holder to conveniently carry
the tablet using a single hand.
3
Rear-Facing Camera (8MP)
Captures images and videos.
4
SIM Card Slot (Optional)
Located inside the battery
compartment
AcceptsaMicro-SIMcardfor4GLTEmobile
broadband.
NOTE: TheSIMcardslotisonlyaccessibleafterremoving
themainbattery,forinformationonremovingthebatterysee
BatteryRemovalandReplacement.
5
SD Card Slot
Located inside the battery
compartment
Accepts microSD card for data storage.
NOTE: The SD card slot is only accessible after removing the
main battery, for information on removing the battery see
BatteryRemovalandReplacement.
6
Speakers (1W)
Broadcasts audio played by the tablet.
7
Battery Compartment Locks
Secures the battery compartment cover to the tablet,
turn counter-clockwise to unlock the battery
compartment cover.
8
Barcode Scanner Button
Activatestheoptionalbarcodescanner(thebuttonis
non-functional for models without a barcodescanner).

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Top View
The following illustration shows the top side of the system.
Number
Component
1
Barcode Scanner (Optional)
Scans barcodes/QR codes.
2
RS-232 Port
Receives and transmits data from/to other computers
or data devices.

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Bottom View
The following illustration shows the bottom side of the system.
Number
Component
1
Docking Connector
Connects to the optional tablet dock.

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Getting Started
LED Indicators
ThesystemstatusLEDsarelocatedonthefrontofthesystem,theyincludeLEDsforthe
following: power, and battery charging status.
Power Indicator
LED icon
LED Behavior
Description
Solid Blue
The power is on.
Off
The system is in Sleep mode or is powered off.

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Battery Charge Status Indicator
Whenthetabletisequippedwithaprimarybattery(mainbattery)andasecondarybattery
(bridge battery):
LED icon
LED Behavior
Description
Solid Green
Both batteries are fully charged.
Solid Amber
Either one of the batteries is charging.
Off
The system is running on primary or secondary battery power.
NOTE: Ifthebatteryindicatorisnotlitevenwhentheadapteris
properlyconnectedandthebatteriesareproperlyinstalled,the
adapter'sprotectionfunctionmaybeactivated.Inthiscircumstance
disconnecttheadapterandwaitfor1minutebeforereconnectingthe
adapter.
Blinking Red
 Theprimarybatteryleveliscriticallylow(thecapacityis
below10%).Thisbehaviorwilloccurregardlessofwhether
thesecondarybatterylevelisatfullchargecapacityornot.
 The battery compartment cover is not closed properly.

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Charging the Tablet
1. Connect the power cord to the power adapter.
2. ConnectthepoweradaptertotheDC-Inportofthetablet.
3. Plugthepowersupplyintoanelectricaloutlet.ThebatterychargeLEDlightsamberwhen
your tablet is gettingcharged.
NOTE: Thebatteryisnotfullychargedwhenyouunpackyourtablet.Itisrecommendedtokeepthepowersupply
pluggedinforatleast5hoursuntilthebatteryisfullycharged.
Powering On/Off the Tablet
Topoweronthetablet,pressthepowerbutton.Whenthesystemstarts,thepowerLEDwill
lightup.
To hard power-off the tablet, press and hold the power button for at least 5 seconds.
NOTE: The tablet can be powered off directly through the operating system for certain systems.