RuggedBook 750 Series User manual

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User’s Guide
750 Series
Semi-Rugged Tablet PC

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Preface
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from errors or omissions in this manual, or from the use of the
information contained herein.
User Guide rev. 001 – 6/01/2012

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Before you Start
CONVENTIONS OF THIS MANUAL
This manual is intended to help you get the most from your new 750
Series Semi-Rugged Tablet Personal Computer.
If you are an experienced user of computers and / or
Microsoft’s Windows operating systems, you might find it
useful to read the Getting Started Guide that is included in
your package.
If you are a less experienced user, we recommend that you
read through this manual carefully before using your system.
Whether or not you are an experienced user, you should refer to the
Troubleshooting chapter if you encounter any problems with 750.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
This section is designed to assist you in identifying potentially unsafe
conditions while working with this product. Required safety features
have been installed in the computer to protect you from injury.
However, you should use good judgment to identify potential safety
hazards:
1. Please read these safety instructions carefully.
2. Please keep this User's Guide for later reference.
3. Please disconnect this equipment from AC outlet before cleaning.
Don't use liquid or sprayed detergent for cleaning. Use moisture
sheet or cloth for cleaning.
4. For pluggable equipment, that the socket-outlet shall be installed
near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
5. Please keep this equipment from excessive humidity.
6. Handle with care. A drop or fall could cause damage.
7. Make sure to use the right voltage for the power source when
connecting the equipment to the power outlet.
8. Place the power cord in such a way that people can not step on it.
Do not place anything on top of the power cord.
9. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.
10. If the equipment is not use for a long time, disconnect the
equipment from the main power outlet to avoid being damaged by
transient over voltage.
11. Never pour any liquid into the opening, this could cause fire or
electrical shock.
12. Never open the equipment. For safety reasons, the equipment
should only be opened by a qualified service personnel.

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13. If any of the following situations arise, have the equipment checked
by a service personnel:
a. The Power cord or plug is damaged.
b. Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.
c. The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
d. The equipment has not worked well or you cannot get it
working according to the user's guide.
e. The equipment has dropped and is damaged.
f. If the equipment has obvious signs of breakage.
14. Do not leave this equipment in an environment unconditioned,
storage temperature above 60℃(140℉), it may damage the
equipment.
15. The unit can be operated at a maximum ambient temperature of 35°
C (95° F).
16. The sound pressure level at the operators position according to IEC
704-1：1982 is equal or less than 70 dB(A).
17. Power Cord Requirements
The power cord set used with the AC adapter must meet the
requirements of the country where you use the AC adapter, and
whether it is 100-120 or 200-240 Vac. The following information
explains the requirements for power cord set selection.
5The cord set must be approved for the country in which it is
used.
5The appliance coupler must have a configuration for mating
with a CEE22/EN6032/IEC 320 appliance inlet.
A. For U.S. and Canada:
5The cord set must be UL Listed and CSA Certified.
5The minimum specifications for the flexible cord are No. 18
AWG.
18. When using the unit in conjunction with telephone equipment, basic
safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of
fire, electric shock and injury to persons. These precautions includes
the following:
5Do not use this product near water, for example, near a
bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet
basement or near a swimming pool.
5Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during
an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric
shock from lightning.
5Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of
the leak.
5Use only the power cord indicated in this manual.
19. Do not use the AC adapter near open water or other liquids. Never
spill liquid into the AC adapter.

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20. Laser Warning: Laser Class I Product Caution - Invisible laser
radiation when open avoid exposure to beam.
21. Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only
with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions
or in accordance with local law. Never remove the battery pack while
the power is on as this may result in data loss when the system loses
power.
22. The input receptacle is used as the main disconnecting device.

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THINGS YOU MUST REMEMBER BEFORE WORKING ON YOUR
COMPUTER
LET YOUR COMPUTER ACCLIMATE ITSELF
Your computer can easily stand temperature extremes but it doesn’t
like rapid changes in temperature, like going from the cold outdoors to
a warm office. Rapid changes in temperature can cause water droplets
to condense inside your case, threatening to damage the electronic
parts inside.
After receiving your computer when it’s hot or cold outside, try not
to power up the computer immediately, let the computer adjust to the
room temperature gradually at least for three to four hours.
If your system arrives in cold weather, do not apply power
to the computer until it has been allowed to warm to room temperature.
HEAT, COLD, HUMIDITY, AND GLARE
Find a suitable place for your computer that’s not too hot, too cold,
too dark, or too bright. Glare can make it hard to read the screen.
This computer’s components can be damaged or destroyed if
over heated, so try to allow plenty of room for air to circulate
around the case.
Do not block the ventilation opening.
Do not place your computer in direct sunlight.
SUITABLE PLACE TO WORK
Your computer will run well wherever you’re comfortable but
extremes of temperature and humidity can be challenging to your
system’s parts. There are some things you can tolerate that the
computer can’t – things like static electricity, dust, water, steam and oil.
In case you decide to pull over for roadside computing, try to choose a
clean, comfortable work area for your system.
The included battery pack will provide the necessary power when you
are traveling. If you are running your system for the first time on
battery power, remove the battery from the package, install it into the
system (the battery should already be preinstalled in the unit when it
arrives from the dealer) and recharge the battery to fully prepare for
service.

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Introduction
WELCOME
Congratulations on purchasing your new 750 Series Semi-Rugged
Tablet PC. Your computer features some of the latest advances in
mobile computing technology.
POWERING UP THE 750 Tablet PC
On the top of the 750, locate the power button and press it for a few
seconds to power up the system.

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FRONT SIDE FEATURES
1. Power Button
2. USB Port
3. 2M-pixel CMOS Camera (option)
4. F1,F2,F3,F4,F5,F6,F7,F8 Function keys
5. 4 LEDs

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THE BOTTOM SIDE FEATURES
6. USB Port
7. USB Port
8. Docking Connector
9. Mic. & Headphone Jack
10. Stereo Speakers (1.5W x 2)

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RIGHT SIDE FEATURES
11. USB Port
12. DC-IN Jack
13. RJ45
14. VGA Port

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LEFT SIDE FEATURES
15. SIM Card
16. SD Card
17. RS232
18. Door of Device Bay

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THE BACK SIDE FEATURES
19. 2M-pixel Camera + LED light (option)
20. Device Bay
21. Stylus

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STATUS DISPLAY
The icons that appear below each of the individual system LED
displays indicate the present status of the computer.
Icon Keys LED
Status Remarks
Green Press this button once to power on or enter the suspend/resume
mode (blinking LED).
Power
Off Press this button for more than 4
seconds to power off the system.
Green Battery capacity 10~95%
Red
Blinking Low battery capacity (less than 10%)
Red Dead Battery
Battery
Amber Battery charging
Hard Disk Green Hard Disk is running.
Wireless Blue Wireless Networking is enabled.

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Getting Started
CONNECTING TO AN EXTERNAL POWER SOURCE
CONNECTING THE AC ADAPTER
A universal AC adapter is provided to supply your computer with
power and also to charge the computer’s battery pack. The adapter’s
AC input can range anywhere from 100V to 240V, covering the
standard voltages available in almost every country. The power cord
(option) for the AC adapter requires a three-hole grounded AC outlet.
To connect the computer to an external power source:
Do not use inferior extension cords as this may
result in damage to your computer. The computer comes with its own AC
adapter. Do not use a different adapter to power or charge the computer.

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Whenever possible, keep the AC adapter plugged into the computer
and an electrical outlet to recharge the battery.
Never turn off or reset your computer while the
hard disk is in use; doing so can result in loss or destruction of your data.
Always wait at least 15 seconds after turning off your computer before
turning it back on; turning the power on and off in rapid succession can
damage the computer’s electrical circuitry.
TURNING ON YOUR COMPUTER
Turn on your computer by pressing the power button. Hold the button
down for a second or two and release. The Power-On Self Test (POST)
runs automatically.
After the POST is completed, the computer reads the operating system
from the hard disk drive or CF Card into computer memory (this is
commonly referred to as “booting” a computer). If your OS
(Operating System such as Windows 7…. etc) is installed, it should
start automatically.
To turn the computer off, save your work and close all opening
applications, click on Windows logo at left-bottom corner, and select
Shut down. Alternatively, you can press and hold the power button
for 4-6 seconds.
OPERATING ON BATTERY POWER
Your computer comes with a rechargeable battery pack that lets you
operate the computer without an external power source. When the
battery pack is fully charged, you can operate the computer under the
following conditions:
The battery pack initially has a full charge.
No peripheral devices are installed.
Only use batteries that are approved by an
authorized dealer. All batteries are not the same and therefore should not
be treated as such. Using the wrong battery could cause serious damage to
your computer and yourself through toxic emissions.

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Charging the Battery Pack
The installed battery pack charges automatically anytime the
computer is connected to the AC adapter and an external power source.
It is a good idea to occasionally discharge the battery pack fully to
preserve its operating performance.

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Using the Computer
FUNCTION KEYS
Tablet PC Settings in Control Panel enables users to map the different
buttons to different actions, and you can program the keyboard
shortcuts on your 750.
It includes a Buttons tab, which shows the various button mappings
for each screen orientation and contains images that show where
specific buttons are located on 750 from a distance and in detail.
Users can use the Buttons tab to choose keyboard shortcuts by name,
assign them to various functions, and specify the screen orientation
when those assignments are active.

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The Buttons tab shows a generic Tablet PC. When you select a button
name from the Tablet button list box, the Button location and
Detailed view images display the corresponding images.

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POWER SAVING MODES
This section contains information on the computer’s power system,
including the AC Adapter, the battery pack, recharging the battery,
and tips for conserving battery power.
The power system is comprised of two parts, the AC Adapter and the
battery pack. The AC Adapter converts AC power from a wall outlet
to the DC power required by the computer.
THE BATTERY PACK
Before using the computer on battery power for the first time, check
the battery status icon in the Windows System Tray to make sure the
battery is fully charged.
See “Battery Status” later in this section for a description and
explanation of the Windows’ Battery Status icon. The battery takes
about 4 hours to reach a full charge when the system is in a powered
off state. Whenever possible, always charge the battery completely.
Battery Status
Windows 7 has an applet in the Control Panel that will display an icon
in the Windows taskbar indicating when the computer is running on
battery power or is attached to the AC adapter.
This applet also indicates how many percent of power is remaining in
the battery.
Battery Low Warning
When the battery initially reaches the “Battery Low” state,
approximately 10 ~ 15 minutes of the usable battery life is left.
You will see the Battery LED Indicator change to red blinking to alert
you the “Battery Low” status.

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Your battery now has 1 ~ 2 minutes of battery charge remaining. You
must save your data or connect AC power immediately; otherwise,
you may lose your data.
When there is only one minute of battery charge remaining, the
computer will suspend to the HDD and power off. You should
connect AC power and resume your work.
Small Battery for the Real Time Clock
There is a small built-in battery pack that supplies power to the system
in order to maintain certain system information while the power is off.
If the computer is left without a power source for long period of time,
this battery will be exhausted and system information will be lost.
One may expose to danger if battery is incorrectly
replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by
the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the
manufacturer's instructions. Never remove the battery pack while the
power is on as this may result in data loss when the system loses power.