Getac F110 User manual

Rugged Mobile Computing Solutions
F110/
F110
_G5
F110-Ex
USER MANUAL

May 2019
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Table of Contents
Table of ContentsTable of Contents
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Getting Started .......................................................................... 1
Getting the Tablet PC Running ................................................... 2
Unpacking ............................................................................... 2
Installing the SIM Card (Optional) and Battery Packs ............ 3
Connecting to AC Power......................................................... 5
Using the Tether...................................................................... 6
Turning On and Off the Tablet PC .......................................... 7
Taking a Look at the Tablet PC................................................... 8
Front Components .................................................................. 8
Rear Components................................................................. 10
Left-Side Components .......................................................... 12
Top Components................................................................... 13
Bottom Components ............................................................. 14
Chapter 2 Operating Your Tablet PC....................................................... 15
Navigating on the Screen .......................................................... 16
Using the Touchscreen ......................................................... 16
Using the Dual Mode Display (Optional)............................... 19
Using Network and Wireless Connections ................................ 20
Using the LAN (Optional) ...................................................... 20
Using the WLAN.................................................................... 21
Using the BT Feature............................................................ 22
Using the WWAN Feature (Optional).................................... 22
Using the Fingerprint Scanner (Optional).................................. 24
Chapter 3 Managing Power...................................................................... 26
AC Adapter................................................................................ 27
Battery Pack .............................................................................. 28
Charging the Battery Pac...................................................... 28
Initializing the Battery Pack................................................... 29
Checking the Battery Level ................................................... 29
Battery Low Signals and Actions .......................................... 30
Replacing the Battery Pack................................................... 30
Power-Saving Tips .................................................................... 33

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Chapter 4 F110-Ex..................................................................................... 34
Anti-Explosion Protective Covers.............................................. 35
Chapter 5 Expanding Your Tablet PC ..................................................... 36
Connecting a USB Device......................................................... 37
Connecting an Audio Device ..................................................... 38
Connecting an HDMI Display Monitor ....................................... 39
Connecting a Serial Device (Optional) ...................................... 40
Using Smart Cards (Optional) ................................................... 41
Using the NFC/RFID Reader (Optional).................................... 42
Using MicroSD Cards (Optional)............................................... 43
Replacing the SSD (Optional) ................................................... 44
Chapter 6 Using BIOS Setup.................................................................... 45
When and How to Use .............................................................. 46
Menu Descriptions..................................................................... 47
Information Menu .................................................................. 47
Main Menu ............................................................................ 47
Advanced Menu .................................................................... 47
Security Menu ....................................................................... 49
Boot Menu............................................................................. 50
Exit Menu .............................................................................. 51
Chapter 7 Using Getac Software ............................................................. 52
OSD Control Panel.................................................................... 53
G-Manager ................................................................................ 54
G-Camera (Optional)................................................................. 55
Using the Barcode Reader (Optional) ....................................... 56
Chapter 8 Care and Maintenance ............................................................ 58
Protecting the Tablet PC ........................................................... 59
Using an Anti-Virus Strategy................................................. 59
Using the Cable Lock............................................................ 59
Taking Care of the Tablet PC.................................................... 60
Location Guidelines .............................................................. 60
General Guidelines ............................................................... 60
Cleaning Guidelines.............................................................. 61
Battery Pack Guidelines........................................................ 61
Touchscreen Guidelines ....................................................... 62
When Traveling ......................................................................... 64
Chapter 9 Troubleshooting ...................................................................... 65
Preliminary Checklist................................................................. 66
Solving Common Problems....................................................... 67
Battery Problems................................................................... 67

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BT Wireless Transmission Problems.................................... 67
Display Problems .................................................................. 68
Hardware Device Problems .................................................. 68
Power Management Problems.............................................. 69
Sensor Problems................................................................... 69
Software Problems................................................................ 70
Sound Problems.................................................................... 70
Startup Problems .................................................................. 71
WLAN Problems.................................................................... 71
Other Problems..................................................................... 73
Resetting the Tablet PC ............................................................ 74
System Recovery ...................................................................... 75
Using Windows RE ............................................................... 75
Using Recovery Partition ...................................................... 76
Using the Driver Disc (Optional)................................................ 77
Appendix A Specifications .......................................................................... 78
Appendix B Regulatory Information........................................................... 80
On the Use of the System ......................................................... 81
Class B Regulations.............................................................. 81
ANSI Warning ....................................................................... 82
Safety Notices ....................................................................... 83
On the Use of the RF Device .................................................... 86
USA and Canada Safety Requirements and Notices ........... 86
European Union CE Marking and Compliance Notices ........ 88
User Notification of Take-back Service ..................................... 91
ENERGY STAR 7.0................................................................... 92
Battery Recycling ...................................................................... 94
About Battery and External Enclosure Replacement................ 95
Battery................................................................................... 95
External Enclosure ................................................................ 95

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Chapter 1
Chapter 1Chapter 1
Chapter 1
Getting Started
Getting StartedGetting Started
Getting Started
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.

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Getting the
Getting the Getting the
Getting the Tablet C
Tablet CTablet C
Tablet C Running
RunningRunning
Running
Unpacking
UnpackingUnpacking
Unpacking
After unpacking the shipping carton, you should find these standard items:
F110_G5 Tablet PC
AC adapter
AC power cord
Battery pack x 2 Screen cleaning cloth
Stylus
Document(s) Tether
Driver disc (optional)
Inspect all the items. If any item is damage or missing, notify your dealer
immediately.

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Installing the
Installing the Installing the
Installing the SIM Card
SIM CardSIM Card
SIM Card (Optional) and
(Optional) and (Optional) and
(Optional) and Battery
Battery Battery
Battery
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1. Locate the battery cover. Slide the two small locks outward to the unlocked
position ( ) () and then release the latch ( ) () to open the battery
cover.
2. Select models only:
With the SIM card’s chip side facing up and the beveled corner pointing to the
slot, insert the card all the way into the slot.
NOTE:
To remove the SIM card, just push in the SIM card to pop-out and remove the
card.
The slot still exists but cannot be used for models without the WWAN module.

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3. Note the orientation of the battery pack. Hold the battery pack at an angle and
insert its small tabs to the corresponding notches in the battery compartment.
Then, lift the yellow protection sheet in the battery compartment and plug the
battery connector.
4. Proceed with the other battery pack.
5. Hold the battery cover at an angle and insert the cover’s small tabs to the
corresponding notches on the Tablet PC; then close the cover. Press the four
small dots () so that the cover clicks into place. Engage the cover latch ( )
() and slide the two small locks inward to the locked position ( ) ().
Battery 1
Battery 2

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Connecting to AC ower
Connecting to AC owerConnecting to AC ower
Connecting to AC ower
CAUTION: Use only the AC adapter included with your Tablet PC. Using other AC
adapters may damage the Tablet PC.
NOTE:
The battery pack is shipped to you in power saving mode that protects it from
charging/discharging. It will get out of the mode to be ready for use when you
install the battery pack and connect AC power to the Tablet PC for the very
first time.
When the AC adapter is connected, it also charges the battery pack. For
information on using battery power, see Chapter 3.
You must use AC power when starting up the Tablet PC for the very first time.
1. Plug the DC cord of the AC adapter to the power connector of the Tablet PC
().
2. Plug the female end of the AC power cord to the AC adapter and the male end
to an electrical outlet ().
3. 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.