OPTOKON OERN-13 User manual

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Rugged Notebook
OERN-13 / OERN-14
User Manual

Contents
Preface ............................................................................................................................................. 5
Chapter 1: Getting Started ............................................................................................................. 9
1.1 Overview .................................................................................................................................................. 9
1.2 Package Content ...................................................................................................................................... 9
1.3 Product Overview ................................................................................................................................... 10
1.4 Mechanical Dimension ........................................................................................................................... 15
1.5 Hardware Installation ............................................................................................................................. 15
1.5.1 Replacing the Keyboard ................................................................................................................ 15
1.5.2 Side Expansion Area ..................................................................................................................... 18
1.5.3 Swapping Service Window ............................................................................................................ 19
1.5.4 Installing a Micro SD Card ............................................................................................................. 21
1.6 Battery .................................................................................................................................................... 23
1.6.1 Installing and Removing the Batteries ........................................................................................... 23
1.6.2 Battery Indicator ............................................................................................................................ 24
1.6.3 Checking the Remaining Battery Power ........................................................................................ 24
1.6.4 Connecting to AC Power ............................................................................................................... 25
1.7.1 Turning On the Computer .............................................................................................................. 27
1.7.2 Sleep/Hibernation Functions ......................................................................................................... 28
1.7.3 Turning Off the Rugged Notebook ................................................................................................. 31
Chapter 2: Operating Your Rugged Notebook ........................................................................... 32
2.1 Using the Keyboard ................................................................................................................................ 32
2.1.1 Typewriter Keys ............................................................................................................................. 32
2.1.2 Cursor-Control Keys ...................................................................................................................... 33
2.1.3 Numeric Keypad ............................................................................................................................ 33
2.1.4 Function Keys ................................................................................................................................ 33
2.1.5 Fn Key ........................................................................................................................................... 33
2.1.6 Hot Keys ........................................................................................................................................ 33
2.1.7 Windows Keys ............................................................................................................................... 34
2.1.8 Keyboard Backlight Settings .......................................................................................................... 35
2.2 Using the Touchpad ............................................................................................................................... 36
2.2.1 Touch Gestures ............................................................................................................................. 37
2.2.2 Disabling/Enabling the Touchpad .................................................................................................. 37

2.2.3 Changing the Cursor Speed of Touchpad ..................................................................................... 37
2.2.4 Handling the Touchpad ................................................................................................................. 37
2.3 Using the Touchscreen .......................................................................................................................... 38
2.3.1 Changing Touchscreen Modes ...................................................................................................... 38
2.3.2 Touch Gestures ............................................................................................................................. 39
2.4 Using Physical Button ............................................................................................................................ 40
2.5 Turn On/Off LED Indicator ..................................................................................................................... 40
2.6 Using Smart Card Reader ...................................................................................................................... 41
2.6.1 Inserting/Removing the Smart Card .............................................................................................. 41
2.7 Convert the OERN Series ...................................................................................................................... 42
Chapter 3: Configuring the Rugged Notebook ........................................................................... 43
3.1 BIOS Utility ............................................................................................................................................. 43
3.1.1 Boot sequence ............................................................................................................................... 43
3.1.2 Setting passwords ......................................................................................................................... 43
3.2 Setting Up Windows 10 IoT Enterprise .................................................................................................. 43
3.3 Hottab Introduction ................................................................................................................................. 47
3.4 Hottab Utility Setting ............................................................................................................................... 48
3.4.1. Check for Update ..................................................................................................................... 49
3.4.2. Function Keys .......................................................................................................................... 49
3.4.3 Touch Mode ................................................................................................................................... 49
3.4.4 Keyboard LED ............................................................................................................................... 50
3.4.6 Brightness ...................................................................................................................................... 50
3.4.7 Volume .......................................................................................................................................... 50
3.5 Using Camera ........................................................................................................................................ 50
3.5.1 Enable Camera Interface with Hottab Utility .................................................................................. 50
3.5.2 Open Camera Interface ................................................................................................................. 50
3.6 Using Fingerprint Scanner ..................................................................................................................... 52
3.6.1 Precaution ..................................................................................................................................... 52
3.6.2 Using Fingerprint Scanner with Hottab Utility ................................................................................ 53
3.6.3 Fingerprint Authentication Function ............................................................................................... 54
3.7 HF RFID ................................................................................................................................................. 54
3.7.1 RFID Trigger Setting ...................................................................................................................... 55
3.7.2 Settings .......................................................................................................................................... 57
3.7.3 RFID Output Setting ...................................................................................................................... 59
3.8 Power Saving ......................................................................................................................................... 60
3.8.1 Reducing Power Consumption ...................................................................................................... 60
3.8.2 Configuring Power Saving Settings ............................................................................................... 60

3.8.3 Customizing the Power Setting ..................................................................................................... 60
Chapter 4: Network and Wireless Connections ......................................................................... 62
4.1 Connecting LAN ..................................................................................................................................... 62
4.2 Disabling/Enabling Wireless Communication ......................................................................................... 62
4.2.1 Using Airplane Mode ..................................................................................................................... 63
4.2.2 Turning Wireless Communication On/Off Quickly ......................................................................... 63
4.2.3 Turning On/Off the Airplane Mode ................................................................................................. 63
4.2.4 Using Network & Internet Settings ................................................................................................. 63
4.3 Connecting Wireless LAN ...................................................................................................................... 64
4.3.1 Using the WLAN ............................................................................................................................ 64
4.3.2 Using the WLAN by Hottab Utility .................................................................................................. 65
4.3.3 Enabling/Disabling WLAN Standard IEEE802.11a (802.11a) ....................................................... 65
4.4 Wireless WAN (4G/LTE) ........................................................................................................................ 66
4.4.1 Insert a SIM card ........................................................................................................................... 66
4.4.2 Connect/Disconnect to A Network ................................................................................................. 68
4.4.3 Using the Wireless WAN by Hottab Utility ....................................................................................... 68
4.5 BT Module .............................................................................................................................................. 69
4.5.1 Turning On/Off the BT Function .................................................................................................... 69
4.5.2 Using the BT feature by Hottab Utility ............................................................................................ 69
4.5.3 Check BT Communication Status .................................................................................................. 70
4.6 GPS ........................................................................................................................................................ 70
Chapter 5: Connectors ................................................................................................................. 71
5.1 External Display ..................................................................................................................................... 71
5.2 USB Devices .......................................................................................................................................... 72
5.3 COM Port Definition ............................................................................................................................... 73
Chapter 6: Handing and Maintenance ......................................................................................... 75
6.1 Operation environment ........................................................................................................................... 75
6.2 Handling Cautions .................................................................................................................................. 75
6.2.1 Handling the Screen ...................................................................................................................... 76
6.2.2 Using Peripheral Devices .............................................................................................................. 76
6.2.3 When Battery Indicator Does Not Light On ................................................................................... 77
6.3 Maintenance ........................................................................................................................................... 77
6.3.1 Cleaning the LCD Panel ................................................................................................................ 77
6.3.2 Cleaning Other Areas .................................................................................................................... 77
6.4 Security Measures ................................................................................................................................. 77
6.4.1 Setting the Windows Password ..................................................................................................... 77
6.4.2 Internet and Online Security .......................................................................................................... 78

6.4.3 Other Security Measure ................................................................................................................. 84
Chapter 7: Basic Troubleshooting .............................................................................................. 86
Appendix ........................................................................................................................................ 88
Appendix A: Using Recovery Wizard to Restore Computer .......................................................................... 88
Appendix B: Declaration of Conformity (DoC) ............................................................................................... 90
Appendix C: RoHS Statement ....................................................................................................................... 92
Appendix D: Upgrade and Warranty .............................................................................................................. 92

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Preface
Advisory Conventions
Four types of advisories are used throughout the user manual to provide helpful information or to
alert you to the potential for hardware damage or personal injury. These are Notes, Important,
Cautions, and Warnings. The following is an example of each type of advisory.
Note:
A note is used to emphasize helpful information
Important:
An important note indicates information that is important for you to know.
Caution A Caution alert indicates potential damage to hardware and explains how
to avoid the potential problem.
Warning! An Electrical Shock Warning indicates the potential harm from electrical
hazards and how to avoid the potential problem.
Alternating Current! The Protective Conductor Terminal (Earth Ground) symbol
indicates the potential risk of serious electrical shock due to improper grounding.

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Copyright Notice
No part of this document may be reproduced, copied, translated, or transmitted in any form or by
any means, electronic or mechanical, for any purpose, without the prior written permission of the
original manufacturer.
Trademark Acknowledgement
Brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
Disclaimer
OPTOKON Elektronik Ltd. reserve the right to make changes, without notice, to any product,
including circuits and/or software described or contained in this manual in order to improve design
and/or performance. We assume no responsibility or liability for the use of the described product(s)
conveys no license or title under any patent, copyright, or masks work rights to these products, and
make no representations or warranties that these products are free from patent, copyright, or mask
work right infringement, unless otherwise specified. Applications that are described in this manual
are for illustration purposes only. We make no representation or guarantee that such application will
be suitable for the specified use without further testing or modification.
About This User Manual
This User Manual provides information about using the OERN Series Rugged Notebook
The documentation set includes:
• OERN Rugged Notebook Quick Start Guide - describes how to get the computer up and to
run.
• OERN Rugged Notebook User Manual – contains a detailed description of how to use the
device, its components, and features using the default setting.
Note:
Some pictures in this guide are samples and can differ from the actual product.

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Chapter 1: Getting Started
1.1 Overview
Congratulations on purchasing OERN Series Rugged Notebook
OPTOKON Elektronik Rugged Notebook features with
• Fanless cooling system.
• Flip design for quick switching between Notebook and tablet modes.
• Easy-replaceable design for keyboard.
• Removeable hard handle for easy carrying
• Dual battery with hot-swappable design for whole-day-work.
• Expansion slot supports optional 2nd removable SSD and smart card reader.
1.2 Package Content
Carefully remove the box and unpack your device. Please check if all the items listed below are
inside your package. If any of these items are missing or damaged contact us immediately.
Factory shipment list:
• Rugged Notebook
• Quick Start Guide
(Hardcopy)
• Adapter
• Power Cord
• Standard Batteries x 2

1.3 Product Overview
This section contains mechanical drawing of the OERN Series Rugged Notebook. Notice that this
is a simplified drawing and some components are not marked in detail.
Front Components
No
Item
Description
1
Top cover latch
Locks the top cover.
2
Detachable carrying handle
Provides a convenient way to carry the computer. Do
not use the handle if the handle is worn or damaged.
Rear Components
No
Item
Description
3
360° hinge
Quickly turn the device from a Notebook into a touch-
enabled tablet PC.

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Right-side Components
Left-side Components
No
Item
Description
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Expansion Area
Reserved expansion slot for customization. Either for smart
card reader that accepts a smart card for additional security
No
Item
Description
4
Audio Jack
Connects a set of headphones or headset. (Mic is only supported with
3.5mm 4-pin headset).
5
HDMI
Connects a HDMI monitor or TV set.
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USB Type-C
High speed USB port connects to USB devices, such as USB flash
drive, mouse, keyboard, printer, etc.
Note: The USB Type-C connector follows USB 3.0 standard, which
does not support Alternate Mode (ALT) or USB Power Delivery (USB-
PD).
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USB Type-A
USB 3.0 port connects to USB devices, such as USB flash drive,
mouse, keyboard, printer, etc.
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USB Type-A
USB 3.0 port connects to USB devices, such as USB flash drive,
mouse, keyboard, printer, etc.
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RJ45 Connector
Connects the LAN cable.
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Power Jack
DC power input jack.

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feature. Or for solid-state drive, which is the mass storage
device of the computer. Or USB 3.0 x 1 or PCI-E x 4 or Power
5V/1A.
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RS232
Interface that enables the connection of a serial device to a
computer.
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USB Type-A
USB 3.0 port connects to USB devices, such as USB flash
drive, mouse, keyboard, printer, etc.
Top-open Components
No
Item
Description
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Front Camera
2 Megapixel Webcam.
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LED Indicators
Show the current status of the battery, power, RF
communication and hard disc.

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Qwerty Keyboard with
backlight
Serves as the data input device.
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Touch Pad
Serves as the pointing device of the computer.
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Docking Connector (Optional)
Port to docking solutions such as vehicle docking.
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Antenna Passthrough
(Optional)
To enhance wireless connections GPS, WLAN, WWAN
via powerful high-gain antennas.
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Rear Camera (Optional)
8MP Autofocus camera with LED light to capture
photos and videos.
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Fingerprint Scanner (Optional)
Serves as the fingerprint verification, preventing
unauthorized access.
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HF RFID Reader (Optional)
Reads data from HF RFID tags.
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Physical Buttons
2x Programmable function keys Fn1 and Fn2,
brightness, and power buttons.
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13.3” / 14” P-Cap Touch
Screen
Displays the output of the computer with touchscreen
feature.
LED Indicators
Icon
Indicator
Description
Power Indicator
Blue– Notebook is ON
No light– Notebook is OFF
Battery Status
Orange–AC adapter is plugged in and charging
Green–AC adapter is plugged in and the battery is fully charged
Solid Red - Low battery (<10%)
Blinking Red – Battery is hot-swapped.
No light – Battery is in use, and more than 10%
Drive Indicator
Green - Disk is active
No light - Disk is idling
RF Communication
Green - One of WLAN/BT/WWAN/GPS is ON
No light - WLAN/BT/WWAN/GPS are all OFF
Bottom Components

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No
Item
Description
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Battery Latch
To eject the battery, for replacing battery.
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Battery Lock
To securely enable the battery.
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Service Window
To allow user to swap the module easily. Choices
are: WWAN/ WLAN/ RAM.
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Battery 1
Supplies power to computer when external power
is not connected
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Battery 2
Supplies power to computer when external power
is not connected
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Micro SD Card Slot
Service window to insert Micro SD card.
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Nano SIM Card Slot
Service window to insert Nano SIM card.

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1.4 Mechanical Dimension
1.5 Hardware Installation
1.5.1 Replacing the Keyboard
For keyboard replacement, please contact the OPTOKON Elektronik Sales Team for more
information.
Important:
• Be sure to turn off the computer before attaching or detaching the keyboard.
• The removed keyboard is cannot be reused.
• Do not pull the cable that connecting the keyboard and stack type connector
forcibly.
1. Turn off the computer and disconnect the AC adaptor.
2. Remove the batteries pack
3. Remove the 3 screws and carefully lift the keyboard plate from the screen side.

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4. Pull it to the screen side. Notice the mylar on back side of the keyboard. Remove the mylar.
5. Lift the cable connector. Pull out the cable and replace the keyboard plate.
6. Connect the cable and pull down the connector.
7. Attach the keyboard plate and tighten the screws firmly. Recommended tightening torque
0.45 N·m ± 0.05 N·m (4.5 kgf·cm ± 0.5 kgf·cm).
8. Insert the battery pack and connect the AC adaptor.

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1.5.2 Side Expansion Area
You can add the following option: Smart Card Reader + Removable 2nd SSD
Inserting an option to the expansion area:
Important:
We recommend user to turn off the computer completely by following:
1. Click Start à Settings à Update & Security à Recovery.
2. Click Restart now.
3. Click Turn off your PC.
1. Turn off the computer and disconnect the AC adaptor. Make sure no foreign objects are under
the computer.
2. Locate the Expansion slot lock latch and push it to the “Unlock” position. Pull open the
expansion door.
3. Insert an option to the expansion area. Close the expansion slot door and lock the latch.
Removing an option from the expansion area:
1. Turn off the computer and disconnect the AC adaptor. Make sure no foreign objects are under
the computer.
2. Locate the Expansion slot lock latch and push it to the “Unlock” position. Pull open the
expansion door.

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3. Pull out the option from the expansion area.
4. Close the expansion slot door and lock the latch.
1.5.3 Swapping Service Window
<Only for model with WWAN Module>
1. Turn off the computer and disconnect the AC adaptor.
2. Turn the computer over. Make sure no foreign objects are under the computer.
3. Remove the screws, the cover, and thermal pads.