Rugged Computing V280 User manual

Rugged Computing
Users Manual Rugged Tablet PCs
V280 Rugged Tablet PC
USERS MANUAL
Version: 1.1
R10V28M-RTXXXX
10.4 inch Rugged Tablet PC
R12V28M-RTXXXX
12.1 inch Rugged Tablet PC

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About this Manual
The users’ manual introduces basic information about the product, electrical, mechanical and
input / output signal specifications. ALL SPECITICATION ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
WITHOUT NOTICE. Check in the “Revision History” in front page of this manual for any
update reference.
TRADEMARKS
The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
owners.
REVISION HISTORY
REVISION AUTHOR DATE DESCRIPTION
1.0 Wayne Lin September 20, 2008
First version draft
1.1 Wayne Lin July 7, 2009, Add Driver Update
Copyright @2008 Winmate Communication INC.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Please read these instructions carefully before using the product and save for
later reference.
Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Clean the product with
a damp soft cloth. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners as it may cause
permanent damage to the screen.
Do not use this product near water.
Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may
fall, causing serious damage to the product.
This product should be operated from the type of power indicated on the
marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your
dealer or local power company.
This product is equipped with a 3-wire grounding type plug, a plug having a
third (grounding) pin. This plug will only fit into a grounding-type power outlet.
This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet,
contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. (For AC version only)
Do not defeat the purpose of the grounding-type plug.
Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product
where persons will walk on the cord.
Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they
may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a risk
of fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
Do not attempt to service this product by yourself, as opening or removing
covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks and will void
the warranty. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service
personnel under the following conditions:
When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
If liquid has been spilled into the product.
If rainy or water has been exposed to the product.
If the product does not operate normally that the operating instructions are
followed. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating
instructions since improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage
and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the
product to normal operation.
If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
If the product exhibited a distinct change in the performance, that indicates a
need for service.

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Copyright Notice
Copyright © 2008 Winmate Communication Inc., ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 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
Winmate Communication Inc. reserves the right to make any product changes without
notice, including circuits and/or software described or contained in this manual in order to
improve design and/or performance. Winmate Communication assumes 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 makes 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. Winmate Communication Inc. makes no representation or
warranty that such application will be suitable for the specified use without further testing or
modification.
Warranty
Winmate warrants that each of its products will be free from material and workmanship
defects for a period of one year from the invoice date. If the customer discovers a defect,
Winmate will, at its option, repair or replace the defective product at no charge to the customer,
provided it is returned during the warranty period of one year, with transportation charges
prepaid. The returned product must be properly packaged in it’s original packaging to obtain
warranty service.
If the serial number and the product shipping data differ by over 30 days, the in-warranty
service will be made according to the shipping date. In the serial numbers the third and fourth
two digits give the year of manufacture, and the fifth digit means the month (e. g., with A for
October, B for November and C for December).
For example, the serial number 1W08Axxxxxxxx means October of year 2008.

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Customer Service
We provide service guide for any problem as follow steps ： First, visit the website at
http://www.winmate.com.tw to find the update information about the product. Second, contact
with your distributor, sales representative, or our customer service center for technical support
if you need additional assistance. You may have the following information ready before you
call ：
Product serial number
Peripheral attachments
Software (OS, version, application software, etc.)
Description of complete problem
The exact wording of any error messages
In addition, free technical support is available from our engineers every business day. We
are always ready to give advice on application requirements or specific information on the
installation and operation of any of our products. Please do not hesitate to call or e-mail us.
Notice
1. Do not touch the LCD panel surface with sharp or hard objects.
2. Do not use abrasive cleaners, waxes or solvents for cleaning, use only a dry or damp, soft
cloth.
3. Use only with a high quality, safety-approved, AC/DC power adapter.

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Safety Precautions
Warning!
Always completely disconnect the power cord from your chassis
whenever you work with the hardware. Do not make connections while
the power is on. Sensitive electronic components can be damaged by
sudden power surges. Only experienced electronics personnel should
open the PC chassis.
Caution!
Always ground yourself to remove any static charge before
touching the CPU card. Modern electronic devices are very sensitive to
static electric charges. As a safety precaution, use a grounding wrist
strap at all times. Place all electronic components in a static-dissipative
surface or static-shielded bag when they are not in the chassis.

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Packaging List
This product is shipped with the items list below. Please make sure that all are in your
package.
Item Description Note
1 piece of 6 Cell Li-Ion Battery Pack
1 piece of Rugged Tablet PC Users Manual.
1 piece of CD for System Driver Utility.
1 piece of 19V Adapter w/ Standard Power Cord.
Euro / U.S. Std type, 1.8m
1 piece of Stylus
1 piece of Slim Handheld Bag
Operation System Packing List
Item Description Note
1 piece of CD for Recovery CD for Operation
System (Windows XP embedded).
Optional with
Windows XP
embedded
pre-installed.
1 piece of XPe Recovery Users Guide. Optional with
Windows XP
embedded
pre-installed.

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Optional Accessories
Item Description Note
1 piece of Handstrip with 4 pieces M3x5
screws
1 piece of Handle Belt can lock on the side of
the Tablet PC to carry on. Recommended
when use any PCMCIA device on top.
Available for
10.4” / 12.1”
only.
1 piece of Carry Bag, the Carry Bag is
convenient and easy for user to carry with the
Tablet PC.
1 piece of Carry Belt, can use with Carry Bag
or use stand-alone to click with the four
corners of Tablet PC to carry on.
Available for
10.4” / 12.1”
only.
1 pieces of Desktop Docking Stand with a
battery charger station
1 pieces of Car power charger adapter
Other battery if necessary in order

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Contents
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .........................................................2
PACKAGING LIST ..........................................................................................6
CHAPTER 1 GETTING STARTED ................................................................ 11
1.1 C ONNECTING THE AC P OWER ........................................................................................................ 11
1.2 T URNING O N AND O FF THE T ABLET PC .........................................................................................13
1.2.1 Turning on the Tablet PC.......................................................................................................13
1.2.2 Turning off the Tablet PC....................................................................................................... 13
1.3 T AKING A L OOK AT I/O F UNCTIONS ( FOR 10.4 INCH R UGGED T ABLET PC) ....................................14
1. 4 T AKING A L OOK AT I/O F UNCTIONS ( FOR 12.1 INCH R UGGED T ABLET PC) ....................................18
1.5 P RODUCT F EATURES AND S PECIFICATION ......................................................................................23
1.5.1 Product Features ................................................................................................................... 23
1.5.2 Product Specification............................................................................................................. 24
CHAPTER 2 OPERATING TABLET PC AND HOTTAB HOTKEY UTILITY .27
2.1 S TARTING AND S TOPPING THE T ABLET PC .....................................................................................27
2.2 Q UICK TO K NOW M ENU AND H OT T AB H OTKEY F UNCTION ...........................................................28
2.2.1 How to use Menu Function....................................................................................................28
2.2.2 How to use HotTab Hotkey Function.....................................................................................30
2.2.3 Connecting to a Wireless Network (Optional) .......................................................................35
2.2.4 Using the Bluetooth Wireless Feature (Optional)..................................................................38
CHAPTER 3 TABLET PC POWER MANAGEMENT ....................................41
3.1 A BOUT AC A DAPTER .....................................................................................................................41
3.2 C HARGING AND C HECKING C HARGING S TATUS .............................................................................42
3.2.1 Charging the Battery Pack ....................................................................................................42
3.2.2 Charging Approaches ............................................................................................................43
3.2.3 Checking the Battery Level.................................................................................................... 44
3.2.4 Regulating the Battery ...........................................................................................................45
3.2.5 Battery Low Signals and Actions ........................................................................................... 46
3.3 R EPLACING THE B ATTERY P ACK ....................................................................................................47
3.4 P OWER M ANAGEMENT ..................................................................................................................48
3.5 P OWER -S AVING T IPS .....................................................................................................................49
CHAPTER 4 EXPANDING YOUR TABLET PC.............................................51
4.1 H OW AND W HEN TO U SE BIOS S ETUP ..........................................................................................51
4.2 BIOS F UNCTION ............................................................................................................................52
4.2.1 Main Menu.............................................................................................................................52
4.2.2 Advanced Menu .....................................................................................................................53
4.2.3 Boot Menu .............................................................................................................................57
4.2.4 Security Menu........................................................................................................................58
4.2.5 Exit Menu...............................................................................................................................58

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CHAPTER 5 DRIVER INSTALLATION.......................................................60
5.1 I NSTALLATION OF C HIPSET D RIVER I NSTALLATION ........................................................................60
5.2 G RAPHIC D RIVER I NSTALLATION ...................................................................................................62
5.3 A UDIO D RIVER I NSTALLATION .......................................................................................................64
5.4 LAN D RIVER I NSTALLATION .........................................................................................................65
5.5 W IRELESS LAN D RIVER I NSTALLATION ........................................................................................67
5.6 B LUETOOTH D RIVER I NSTALLATIONS ............................................................................................68
5.7 H OT T AB U TILITY D RIVER I NSTALLATIONS ....................................................................................70
5.8 T OUCH D RIVER I NSTALLATION ......................................................................................................71
CHAPTER 6 CARING YOUR TABLET PC.................................................76
6.1 G ENERAL P ROTECTION T IPS FOR T ABLET PC.................................................................................76
6.2 C LEANING THE T ABLET PC............................................................................................................ 76
6.3 B ATTERY P ROTECTION T IPS ...........................................................................................................77
6.4 T OUCHSCREEN P ROTECTION T IPS ..................................................................................................77
6.5 T ROUBLE SHOOTING FROM A TO Z.................................................................................................78
A. Battery Problem .........................................................................................................................78
B. Bluetooth Transmission Problem ............................................................................................... 78
C. Display Problem ........................................................................................................................78
D. Date/Time Problems ..................................................................................................................78
E. Hardware Driver Problem .........................................................................................................79
F. Hard Drive Problem ...................................................................................................................79
G. LAN Problem.............................................................................................................................. 80
H. Power Management Problems...................................................................................................80
I. Startup Problems ......................................................................................................................... 80
J. Software Problems ......................................................................................................................81
K. Sound Problems .........................................................................................................................81
L. Wireless LAN Problem................................................................................................................82

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CHAPTER 1
Getting Started

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CHAPTER 1 GETTING STARTED
This chapter guides you to get the Rugged Tablet PC ready for operating.
1.1 Connecting the AC Power
Our tablet PC can operate either on the external AC power adapter or internal
battery power. It is suggested that you use AC power when you start up the
tablet PC first time.
**Caution
Use only the AC adapter included with your tablet PC. Using other AC
adapters may damage the tablet PC.
1. Make sure that the tablet PC is turned off.
2. Place the tablet PC upside down.
3. Put Battery Pack into the battery slot and screw tightly with four screws.

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4. Plug the DC cord of the AC adapter to the power connector of the tablet PC.
5. Plug the female end of the AC power cord to the AC adapter and the male
end to the power electrical outlet.
6. Turn on the Tablet PC few seconds later after power is being supplied from
the electrical outlet to the AC adapter.
7. When the AC adapter is connected, the Battery Pack is also under charging.
You can check the Battery Status LED indicator to see the currently
progress. The indicator turns to green when is fully charged.
(For information on using battery power, see “Chapter 3 The Power
Management”)
**Caution
When you disconnect the AC adapter, disconnect from the electrical outlet first
and then from the tablet PC. A reverse procedure may damage the AC adapter
or the tablet PC.
When unplugging the connector, always hold the plug head. Never pull on the
cord.

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1.2 Turning On and Off the Tablet PC
1.2.1 Turning on the Tablet PC
1. Place your tablet PC on a flat and stable surface or holding the tablet PC on
your hand.
2. Make sure that the tablet PC is either connected to AC power or the battery
pack with power.
3. Press the power button by 4 seconds to start it.
1.2.2 Turning off the Tablet PC
To turn off the tablet PC power, use the “Shut Down” command of your
operating system.
**Caution
If you have to turn the tablet PC on again immediately after turning it off, wait
for at least five seconds. Turning the tablet PC off and on rapidly can damage it.

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1.3 Taking a Look at I/O Functions (for 10.4 inch Rugged Tablet PC)
This section we will show the Tablet PC external connection parts and their
functions.
Front side Control Functions
# Components Function Description See Other Intro.
1 Power On Button
Push 4 seconds continuous to
turn-on the PC.
Need 8 seconds continuous push to force
the Tablet PC turn-off immediately.
2 LED Indicator From left to right shows the status about
Power mode, Battery mode, Storage and
Wi-Fi status mode.
3 Menu Push Menu function to show Brightness,
Volume,Battery status and WiFi/ Bluetooth
on/off.
Chapter 2.2.1
4 Up Push Up key to increse Brightness or
Volume under Menu function.
Chapter 2.2.1
5 Down Push Down key to decrese Brightness or
Volume under Menu function.
Chapter 2.2.1
6 Hotkey 6 programmable Hot-key for user to define
by application, default first short push key
(F1 short) will turn-on Hot TAB AP Utility.
Chapter 2.2.2
Menu
Up & Down
F1,
F2,
F3
Power On
Button
LED Indicator for
Power, Battery,
HDD and Wi-Fi
Status

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LED Indicator Status Description
LED Term Power mode Battery Status Storage Status
Wi-Fi Status
LED
Indicator
Indicator
Status
Description
Green light ：
：：
：
when Power On.
No light when
Power Off.
Green Light ：
：：
：
Power On with
adapter or with
100% fully
charged
Orange Light ：
：：
：
Under charging
Red Blinking
Light ：
：：
： Low
Battery
Check Chapter
3.2.3/ 2.4 for low
battery and
replacing battery
Green light ：
：：
：
when storage
under operation.
No light when
storage stop
operation.
Green light ：
：：
：
when Wi-Fi under
operation.
No light when
Wi-Fi stop
operation.
Rear side Stylus
# Components Function Description See Other Intro.
1 Stylus Slot Easy to take out and plug in the stylus
pen.
The Tablet PC has one stylus pen in accessory. Our default stylus is only
recommended for use in our Tablet PC.
Stylus Carry
Hole

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Right side Input/ Output
# Components Function Description See Other Intro.
1 RS232 Port Connect RS232 cable D-SUB 9pin to the
RS232 port.
2 USB Port One USB2.0 compliance ports for user to
connect any USB device.
3 VGA Port Connect VGA cable to the VGA output
port, and the other side connect to
monitor VGA input.
Left side Input/ Output
# Components Function Description See Other Intro.
1 LAN Port The product can support 10/100/1000
Mbit Giga LAN ethernet, connect RJ-45
LAN cable to LAN port.
2 Audio Port Audio ouput, Microphone input
3 USB Two USB2.0 compliance ports for user to
connect any USB device.
4 Power Jack Connect 19V Adapter to the Power jack.
LAN
Audio Out USB x2
Power Input
Front Side
Micro In
RS-232
USB
VGA
Front Side

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Top side Input/ Output
# Components Function Description See Other Intro.
1 PCMCIA Slot The PCMCIA slot can support PCMCIA
type 2 card to extend funtionality of the
product.
Button side Input/ Output
# Components Function Description See Other Intro.
1 Docking Slot The Docking slot can connect to docking
device as docking cradle, the maximum
funciotn of the docking connector can
support 1x power input, 4 USB 2.0 ports.
Front Side
PCMCIA Slot
Front Side
Docking Slot

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1.4
44
4Taking a Look at I/O Functions (for 12.1 inch Rugged Tablet PC)
This section we will show the Tablet PC external connection parts and their
functions.
Front side Control Functions
# Components Function Description See Other Intro.
1 Power On Button
Push 4 seconds continuous to
turn-on the PC.
Need 8 seconds continuous push to force
the Tablet PC turn-off immediately.
2 LED Indicator From left to right shows the status about
Power mode, Battery mode, Storage and
Wi-Fi status mode.
3 Menu Push Menu function to show Brightness,
Volume,Battery status and WiFi/ Bluetooth
on/off.
Chapter 2.2.1
4 Up Push Up key to increse Brightness or
Volume under Menu function.
Chapter 2.2.1
5 Down Push Down key to decrese Brightness or
Volume under Menu function.
Chapter 2.2.1
6 Hotkey 6 programmable Hot-key for user to define
by application, default first short push key
(F1 short) will turn-on Hot TAB AP Utility.
Chapter 2.2.2
Menu
Up & Down
F1,
F2,
F3
Power on Button
LED Indicator for Power, Battery,
HDD and Wi-Fi Status

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LED Indicator Status Description
LED Term Power mode Battery Status Storage Status
Wi-Fi Status
LED
Indicator
Indicator
Status
Description
Green light ：
：：
：
when Power On.
No light when
Power Off.
Green Light ：
：：
：
Power On with
adapter or with
100% fully
charged
Orange Light ：
：：
：
Under charging
Red Blinking
Light ：
：：
： Low
Battery
Check Chapter
3.2.3/ 2.4 for low
battery and
replacing battery
Green light ：
：：
：
when storage
under operation.
No light when
storage stop
operation.
Green light ：
：：
：
when Wi-Fi under
operation.
No light when
Wi-Fi stop
operation.