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
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original manufacturer.
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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)
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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