Getac E100-AVL User manual

E100-AVL
USER’S MANUAL

June 2012
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NOTE
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Getting Started .......................................... 1-1
Getting the Rugged PC Running ..................................... 1-2
Unpacking ............................................................... 1-2
Installing the Battery Pack and Connecting to AC Power . 1-3
Turning On and Off the Rugged PC ............................ 1-6
Taking a Look at the Rugged PC .................................. 1-8
Front Components ..................................................... 1-8
Rear Components .................................................... 1-10
Right-Side Components............................................. 1-11
Left-Side Components .............................................. 1-12
Top Components ..................................................... 1-13
Bottom Components .................................................. 1-13
Chapter 2 Operating Your Rugged PC ........................ 2-1
Using the Touchscreen ................................................. 2-2
Using the Input Panel .................................................. 2-4
Using the Keypad ....................................................... 2-5
Control Buttons........................................................ 2-5
Numeric Keypad with Alternative Functions ................... 2-6
Cursor-Control Keys with Alternative Functions .............. 2-7
Using the Network Features .......................................... 2-8
Using the LAN ........................................................ 2-8
Using the Wireless LAN (Optional) ........................... 2-9

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Using the BT Feature (Optional) ................................. 2-12
Turning On/Off the BT Radio ................................... 2-12
Chapter 3 Managing Power ........................................ 3-1
AC Adapter ................................................................ 3-2
Battery Pack .............................................................. 3-3
Charging the Battery Pack......................................... 3-3
Checking the Battery Level ........................................ 3-4
Replacing the Battery Pack ....................................... 3-5
Battery Low Signals and Actions ................................ 3-7
Power Management ...................................................... 3-8
Hibernation ............................................................. 3-9
Power-Saving Tips ..................................................... 3-10
Appendix A Specifications ......................................... A-1
Appendix B Regulatory Information ......................... B-1
USA – FCC............................................................... B-2
Class B ................................................................. B-2
Notes .................................................................... B-3
RF Exposure Information (SAR) ................................ B-3
Canada – ICC............................................................ B-5
Class B ................................................................. B-5
RSS-210 ............................................................... B-5
Europe – EU Declaration of Conformity ........................... B-8
Notes ....................................................................B-11
Safety Notices ........................................................... B-13
About the Battery ................................................... B-13
About the AC Adapter ............................................. B-14

Getting Started 1-1
Chapter 1
Getting Started
Congratulations on purchasing this rugged Rugged PC.
This chapter first tells you step by step how to get the Rugged PC up and running.
Then, you will find a section briefly introducing the external components of the Rugged
PC.

1-2 Getting Started
Getting the Rugged PC Running
Unpacking
After unpacking the shipping carton, you should find these standard items:
 Rugged PC
 Accessories:
 AC adapter
 AC power cord
 Screen protector film (already attached to the screen)
 Stylus
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 Rugged PC in the future.

Getting Started 1-3
Installing the Battery Pack and Connecting to AC
Power
The Rugged PC operates either on the external AC power or internal battery power.
It is suggested that you use AC power when starting up the Rugged PC for the
very first time.
CAUTION: Use only the AC adapter included with your Rugged PC.
Using other AC adapters may damage the Rugged PC.
1. Make sure that the Rugged PC is turned off.
2. Place the Rugged PC upside down.
3. Remove the rubber bumper by unfastening 6 screws (as shown below) from
the bumper.

1-4 Getting Started
4. Remove the battery cover by unfastening 8 screws (as shown below) from
the cover.
5. Fit the battery pack into place (). Tighten two screws ().
6. Replace the battery cover and the rubber bumper.

Getting Started 1-5
7. Plug the DC cord of the AC adapter to the power connector of the Rugged
PC (). Plug the female end of the AC power cord to the AC adapter and
the male end to an electrical outlet ().
8. Power is being supplied from the electrical outlet to the AC adapter and onto
your Rugged PC. Now, you are ready to turn on the Rugged PC.
CAUTION:
 When you disconnect the AC adapter, disconnect from the
electrical outlet first and then from the Rugged PC. A
reverse procedure may damage the AC adapter or the Rugged
PC.
 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.

1-6 Getting Started
Turning On and Off the Rugged PC
Turning On
Press the power button ( ). The operating system such as Microsoft Windows
should start.
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
(Shutdown)
Use the Windows Start menu
in the lower left and follow the
shutdown procedure.
Sleep Press the power button* or use the Windows Start m
enu to put
the Rugged PC in Sleep mode.
Hibernate Use the Windows Start menu to put the Rugged PC in H
ibernation
mode.
* “Sleep” is the default setting of the power button. You may change what the
power button does in Windows Control Panel.

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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 Rugged PC
NOTE: Depending on the model you purchased, the appearance of
your Rugged PC may not be exactly the same as those shown in
this manual.
Front Components
Ref Component Description

Touchscreen Displays and receives information for the Rugged PC.

Power Button Turns the power ON and OFF (Sleep mode by default).
The green LED beside the button glows when
the power
is on and blinks when the system is in Sleep mode.

Microphone Receives sound and voice to record voice.

Control Buttons
Fn Toggles the Fn keylock ON and OFF.

Getting Started 1-9
Ref Component Description
Toggles the keypad lock ON and OFF.
Menu Toggles the “OSD Control Panel” ON and OFF.

Indicators
RF (Radio
Frequency)
Lights green when RF radio is on.
Battery Charge Lights green when the battery is fully charged.
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.
Blinks amber when the battery charging is in an abnormal
state. Replace the battery in case this happens.
Hard Disk Drive Lights green when hard disk drive is being accessed.
Lights red when the opti
onal heater is on during system
operation.
Blinks red when the optional heater is in an abnormal state.

Numeric Keypad Provides number, Delete, and Enter keys. When Fn keylock
is on, the keys provide alternative functions.

Cursor-control
Keys
Serves as the arrow keys. When Fn keylock is on,
the keys
provide alternative functions.

Speaker Sends out sound and voice from your Rugged PC.

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Rear Components
Ref Component Description

Battery Pack Inside is the battery pack that supplies power to your Rugged
PC when external power is not connected.

Docking
Connector
Connects to the Docking Station (available as an option).

Getting Started 1-11
Right-Side Components
Ref Component Description

Tether Hole Stylus tethered to this hole.

Stylus Serves as the input device by tapping
on the touchscreen to
make selections and enter information.

1-12 Getting Started
Left-Side Components
Ref Component Description

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

ExpressCard Slot Accepts an ExpressCard for additional functions.

Headphone Out
Connector
Connects a set of headphones or external speakers with
amplifier
Bottom Components
Ref Component Description

Power Connector Connects the AC adapter.

Operating Your Rugged PC 2-1
Chapter 2
Operating Your Rugged
PC
This chapter provides information about the use of the Rugged PC.
If you are new to Rugged 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 Rugged PC.
CAUTION: The Rugged PC can get uncomfortably warm when you use
it in high temperatures. As a safety precaution in such a
circumstance, do not place the Rugged 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.