Dell Latitude 12 Rugged 7202 User manual

Dell Latitude 12 Rugged Tablet – 7202
Getting Started Guide
Regulatory Model: T03H
Regulatory Type: T03H001

Notes, cautions, and warnings
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your
computer.
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and
tells you how to avoid the problem.
WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or
death.
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and/or other jurisdictions. All other marks and names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their
respective companies.
2015 - 06
Rev. A00

Contents
1 Finding Information and Resources........................................................ 5
2 Front and Back View..................................................................................7
3 Quick Setup................................................................................................. 9
4 Removing and Installing Components.................................................. 11
Removing the Battery......................................................................................................11
Installing the Battery.......................................................................................................12
Installing the SIM Card....................................................................................................12
5 Dell Rugged Control Center Application...............................................15
Using the Settings Option in Rugged Control Center...................................................... 17
Installing the Dell Rugged Control Center.......................................................................19
Enabling or Disabling the Keyboard Backlight................................................................20
Changing the Keyboard Backlight Colors .......................................................................20
6 Stealth Mode.............................................................................................23
Turning Stealth Mode On/Off Using Optional Accessory Keyboard .............................. 23
Turning Stealth Mode On/Off Using RCC.........................................................................24
Modifying the Stealth Mode Settings....................................................................... 24
7 Enabling and Disabling Wireless (WiFi) Feature.................................25
Enabling or Disabling Wireless (WI-Fi) Feature Using Optional Keyboard Accessory...25
Enabling and Disabling Wireless (WiFi) Feature Using RCC........................................... 25
8 Smart Cards...............................................................................................27
9 Specifications........................................................................................... 29
10 Contacting Dell....................................................................................... 35
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Finding Information and Resources
See the safety and regulatory documents that shipped with your computer and the
regulatory compliance website at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance for more
information on:
• Safety best practices
• Regulatory certification
• Ergonomics
See www.dell.com for additional information on:
• Warranty
• Terms and Conditions (U.S. only)
• End User License Agreement
Additional information on your product is available at www.dell.com/support/manuals
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Front and Back View
1. Microphone
2. Camera status light
3. Camera
4. Camera shutter switch
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5. Ambient light sensor
6. Stylus
7. Power button
8. Micro serial port
9. USB 3.0 connector with PowerShare
10. Power connector
11. User programmable button 3
12. User programmable button 2
13. User programmable button 1
14. Windows button
15. Docking-pogo pins
16. Volume buttons
17. Radio frequency pass-through connector
18. Screen-rotate lock button
19. Dock-guide slots
20. Security-cable slot
21. QuadCool vent-output
22. Memory-card reader
23. HDMI Port
24. Headset connector
25. Microphone
26. Contactless smart card reader
27. Fingerprint reader
28. Smart card reader
29. Rear camera
30. Camera shutter switch
31. Camera flash light
32. Expansion module pogo pins
33. Service tag label
34. QuadCool vent-intake
35. SIM slot (remove battery to access)
36. Battery release latch
37. Battery life meters
38. Battery
WARNING: Your Dell Rugged Tablet is designed to prevent damage due to dust or
dirt entering the QuadCool intake vent. It is however recommended to keep
QuadCool vents clean and unobstructed for optimal performance.
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Quick Setup
WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer. For additional best practices
information, see www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance
WARNING: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. However,
power connectors and power strips vary among countries. Using an incompatible
cable or improperly connecting the cable to the power strip or electrical outlet
may cause fire or equipment damage.
CAUTION: When you disconnect the AC adapter cable from the computer, grasp
the connector, not the cable itself, and pull firmly but gently to avoid damaging the
cable. When you wrap the AC adapter cable, ensure that you follow the angle of
the connector on the AC adapter to avoid damaging the cable.
NOTE: Some devices may not be included if you did not order them.
1. Connect the AC adapter to the AC adapter connector on the computer and to the
electrical outlet.
Figure 1. AC Adapter
2. Connect USB devices, such as a mouse or keyboard (optional).
Figure 2. USB Connector
3. Press the power button to turn on the computer.
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Figure 3. Power Button
NOTE: It is recommended that you turn on and shut down your computer at least
once before you install any cards or connect the computer to a docking device or
other external device, such as a printer.
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Removing and Installing
Components
This section provides detailed information on how to remove or install the components
from your computer.
Removing the Battery
WARNING: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or
explosion. Replace the battery only with a compatible battery purchased from Dell.
The battery is designed to work with your Dell tablet. Do not use a battery from any
other tablet with your tablet.
WARNING: Before removing or replacing the battery, turn off the tablet,
disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the tablet, disconnect the
modem from the wall connector and tablet, and remove any other external cables
from the tablet.
WARNING: Not for use in hazardous locations. See installation instructions.
1. To remove the battery:
a. Unlock the battery release latch by sliding towards the battery.
b. Push the button in a downward direction to unlatch the battery bay.
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NOTE: There are two battery release buttons for removing Battery 1 and
Battery 2 on the tablet .
2. Lift the batteries away from the tablet.
Installing the Battery
1. Slide the battery into its slot until it clicks into place.
2. Lock the battery by sliding the latch away from it.
Installing the SIM Card
NOTE: The SIM card slot is located underneath the battery 2 slot.
1. Remove the battery .
2. To install the SIM card:
a. Press the SIM latch and pull it in an outward direction.
b. Insert the SIM card into the slot.
c. Push the SIM release latch inwards to lock it.
3. Install the battery into the battery bay.
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4. Slide the battery release latch in an upwards direction, and then to the right to lock
it.
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Dell Rugged Control Center
Application
The Dell Rugged Control Center (RCC) is an application designed for your Dell Latitude 12
Rugged Tablet , which enables you to perform several important tasks on the tablet. After
you install the Dell Rugged Control Center application on your tablet, you can view all the
basic features, such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, camera, volume, brightness, and so on.
In addition, this application also enables you to add a shortcut of any feature onto it. By
using this application, you can directly control or adjust all the important features on
your tablet.
You can launch the application by clicking the Rugged Control Center icon, available on
the desktop. You can also start the RCC application from the bottom-right corner of the
taskbar.
The following table shows the feature description of the Rugged Control Center
Application:
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Feature Description
Allows you to enable or disable the
airplane mode.
Allows you to enable or disable the
WLAN.
NOTE: To connect to the WLAN,
make sure you have your network
configured.
Allows you to enable or disable the
WWAN / Mobile broadband service (if
configured).
Allows you to enable or disable Bluetooth.
Allows you to turn on or off the built-in
flashlight.
Allows you to enable or disable the
Automatic Light Sensor.
Launches the camera application.
Launches the GPS control panel, which
allows you to enable or disable the GPS. If
you enable the GPS, the control panel will
also show your current location, along
with the time, date, latitude, and longitude.
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Feature Description
Launches the Window panel to select the
display option, if you have connected to
an external monitor or to any other
source.
Allows you to increase or decrease the
brightness in the display.
Allows you to increase or decrease the
volume of the speakers.
NOTE: The options that are displayed in the RCC home screen are the default
options. You can add a feature to the application, by clicking the icon.
Using the Settings Option in Rugged Control
Center
You can also touch the option from the top-right corner of the RCC application to
explore more options.
The following table shows the feature description available in the Settings option of the
RCC Application:
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Feature Description
Launches the Windows control panel for
pen and touch settings.
NOTE: This option is compatible only
if you have the optional keyboard
accessory for your tablet.
Launches a control panel to adjust
settings for the optional backlit keyboard
accessory (if configured with the optional
keyboard accessory). The control panel
also allows you to set backlight colors and
adjust brightness and timeout settings.
Launches a control panel to adjust Stealth
Mode settings. The control panel also
allows you to set which functionality is
disabled when you enter Stealth Mode.
Launches a control panel to assign
actions to the 3 programmable buttons on
the front of the tablet.
Launches the Windows control panel for
battery settings.
Launches the Windows control panel.
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Feature Description
Launches the control panel to adjust
settings of the RCC application.
Installing the Dell Rugged Control Center
NOTE:
• Dell Rugged Control Center is compatible only with Windows 8 or higher
versions of operating systems.
• Before you install this application, make sure you that have the latest version
of the setup file from the Dell.com/support page for Dell Latitude 12 Rugged
Tablet 7202 .
• After you install or uninstall the Dell Rugged Control Center application on your
tablet, a reboot is recommended.
1. Double-click the executable file.
The Setup Wizard page appears.
2. Click Next.
The Language Selection page appears.
3. Select the language from the drop-down menu and click Next.
NOTE: The default language is English.
4. Click Install.
5. Click Yes to provide the administrator rights to begin the installation process.
The installation process will now begin.
6. After the installation is successful, click Finish.
You can now see the Rugged Control Center icon on your desktop.
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Enabling or Disabling the Keyboard Backlight
NOTE: This feature can be used only if the tablet is connected to an external
keyboard accessory (sold separately).
1. Launch the Rugged Control Center application.
2. Press the Settings button on the top-right corner.
3. Press the Backlit Keyboard button to access the Backlit Keyboard
control panel.
4. Adjust the required parameters for Backlight settings and Backlight colors.
Changing the Keyboard Backlight Colors
1. Press <Fn> + < C> keys to cycle through the available backlight colors.
NOTE: Press <Fn> + < C> keys to cycle through the available backlight colors.
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