Sahara NetSlate a510 User manual

User’s Guide
Sahara NetSlate® a510
12.1” Tablet PC

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Preface
Preface
This manual will help you get the most out of your new
Sahara NetSlate® a510 Tablet PC. If you are a new computer user,
or just new to Tablet PCs, read through this manual carefully be-
fore first using your Sahara NetSlate. If after reading this manual
you still have questions, visit us online at www.tabletkiosk.com
for additional resources and information on using your Sahara
NetSlate a510 Tablet PC.
Copyright
©2012 Sand Dune Ventures, Inc. d/b/a TabletKiosk. All Rights
Reserved. All product information is subject to change without
notice. Sahara NetSlate, TabletKiosk and the TabletKiosk logo
are registered trademarks or trademarks of TabletKiosk in
the United States and/or other countries. Microsoft Windows
and the Windows logo are either registered trademarks or
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/
or other countries. Intel, the Intel logo, Intel Core, and Intel Core
Inside are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and other
countries. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the
Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by TabletKiosk is
under license. openSUSE and SUSE are trademarks of Novell, Inc.
in the United States and other countries. Linux is a registered
trademark of Linus Torvalds.

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Disclaimer
The specifications and information in this manual are subject to
change without prior notice in order to improve reliability, design
and/or function. In no way does this represent a commitment
on the part of the manufacturer. The manufacturer assumes no
responsibility for errors or omissions in this document.
In no event will the manufacturer be liable for direct, indirect,
special, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the
use, or inability to use, the Tablet PC or this documentation, even
if advised of the possibility of such damages.
This document contains proprietary information protected by
copyright laws. All rights are reserved. No part of this manual may
be reproduced by any mechanical, electronic, or other means in
any form without prior written permission of TabletKiosk.
If you have any questions regarding the Sahara NetSlate, or
the information contained within this manual, please contact
TabletKiosk at [e-mail].
Important Safety Instructions
For your own safety and the safety of your equipment, please
follow these rules for the handling and care of your Sahara NetS-
late. Keep this User’s Manual for future reference by you and other
users.
Never use sprays, liquids or cleaning detergents to clean the
Sahara NetSlate. Use a micro fiber cloth to clean the touch
screen. Avoid the use of tissue paper since tissue fibers can easily
lodge between the touch screen and the top cover of the tablet.
Never pour liquids into any opening or directly on the Sahara
NetSlate. This could result in fire or electrical shock.
Check that the voltage range of the power outlet is between
100V and 240V before connecting the Sahara NetSlate. Exceed-
ing the maximum rated voltage may cause damage to the AC
adapter or to the Sahara NetSlate. This could result in fire or
electrical shock.

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When the AC adapter is plugged into an electrical outlet, place
the power cord so it will not be stepped on or walked on. Do not
place objects over or on the power cord.
Use the Sahara NetSlate in a clean, dry, temperature controlled
environment. Do not use the Sahara NetSlate in areas of high
humidity, around water (for example: near a bathtub, washbowl,
kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swim-
ming pool) or outdoors while it is raining.
Never open or disassemble the Sahara NetSlate. For safety
reasons, and to prevent permanent damage, the equipment
should only be repaired by qualified service personnel.
Contact a qualified service center if any of the following issues
should arise:
1. AC adapter, power cord or plug is damaged;
2. Liquid has been spilled into the Sahara NetSlate;
3. The Sahara NetSlate has been exposed to excessive moisture;
4. The Sahara NetSlate exhibits errors and/or does not function
according to specifications;
5. The Sahara NetSlate has been dropped or otherwise physi-
cally damaged.
Caution
Lithium-Ion batteries can be dangerous. There is a danger of
explosion if the batteries are incorrectly replaced. Replace only
with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manu-
facturer. Dispose of used batteries according to state or local
hazardous waste requirements.
Under no circumstances should the user attempt to disassemble
the power supply. The power supply has no user-replaceable
parts and its insides contain components that are electrically-
charged with hazardous voltage levels that can cause serious
personal injury. A defective power supply must be returned to
your dealer.

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Safety Notices for the Power Cord
This equipment has a 2 or 3-wire power cord. Replace the power
cord if it becomes damaged. Contact your dealer for an exact
replacement.
In the U.S.A. and Canada, the power cord must be a UL-listed
detachable power cord (in Canada, CSA-certified).
2-wire cord SPT-2 18AWG
3-wire cord SVT or SJT, 18 AWG, 3-conductor
The cord should be provided with a molded-on cord connec-
tor body at the other end. The cord length must not exceed 3
meters (9.8 feet).
Outside the U.S.A. and Canada, the plug must be rated for
250 VAC, 2.5 amp minimum, and must display an international
agency approval marking. The cord must be suitable for use in
the end-user’s country. Consult your dealer or the local electrical
authorities if you are unsure of the type of power cord to use in
your country. Voltage changes occur automatically in the power
supply.
Notice of FCC Compliance
a. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Requirements,
Part 15:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
1. this device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference received, includ-
ing interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential instal-
lation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance

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with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and the
receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced technician for help.
Use only shielded I/O cables to connect I/O devices to this
equipment.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not
expressly approved by TabletKiosk could void your authority
to use the equipment.
b. Regulatory information / Disclaimers
This device must be installed and used in strict accordance
with the instructions included in the user documentation
provided with the product. Any changes or modifications
(including the antennas) made to this device that are not
expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment. The manufacturer is not
responsible for any radio or television interference caused by
unauthorized modification of this device, or the substitution
of the connecting cables and equipment other than the ones
specified by manufacturer. It is the responsibility of the user to
correct any interference caused by such unauthorized modifi-
cation, substitution or attachment. The manufacturer and its
authorized resellers or distributors will assume no liability for
any damage or violation of government regulations arising
from the failure to comply with these guidelines.

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c. For portable devices without a co-location condition (eg.
notebook pc)
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement:
1. This Transmitter must not be co-located or operating in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
2. This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure
limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This
device was tested for typical lap-held operations with the
device contacted directly to the human body to the back
side of the Tablet PC. To maintain compliance with FCC RF
exposure compliance requirements, please follow opera-
tion instruction as documented in this manual.
The availability of some specific channels and/or operational
frequency bands are country dependent and are firmware
programmed at the factory to match the intended destination.
The firmware setting is not accessible by the end user.
d.SAR Exposure
This device has been tested for compliance with FCC RF
Exposure (SAR) limits in typical flat configurations.
In order to comply with SAR limits established in the ANSI
C95.1 standards, it is recommended that the integrated
antenna is positioned more than 0cm from your body or from
nearby persons during extended periods of operation. If the
antenna is positioned less than 0 cm (0 inches) from the user, it
is recommended that the user limit the exposure time.
Note-TNV Safety Caution:
To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger UL
Listed or CSA Certified Telecommunication line cord. Avoid
using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an
electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock
from lightning. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak
in the vicinity of the leak.

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Caution: When using IEEE 802.11a wireless LAN, this product
is restricted to indoor use, due to its operation in the 5.15–5.25
GHz frequency range. The FCC requires this product to be used
indoors for the frequency range of 5.15–5.25 GHz to reduce
the potential form harmful interference to co-channel mobile
satellite systems. High-power radar is allocated as the primary
user of the 5.25–5.35 GHz bands. These radar stations can cause
interference with and/or damage to this device.
Canada, Industry Canada (IC)
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003
and RSS-210.
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS
standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference, including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.
Canada, avis d’Industry Canada (IC)
Cet appareil numérique de classe B est conforme aux normes
canadiennes ICES-003 et RSS-210.
Son fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes:
(1) cet appareil ne doit pas causer d’interférence et (2) cet appar-
eil doit accepter toute interférence, notamment les interférences
qui peuvent affecter son fonctionnement.
European Union CE Marking Declaration
This product has been tested and found to comply with the EMC
requirement subject to the EU directive for CE marking.
Power Savings Reminder
Please remember to shut off your computer if you are not going
to use it for an extended period of time in order to save on
electricity.

Table of Contents
Table of Contents ix
Preface i
Copyright i
Disclaimer ii
Important Safety Instructions ii
Caution iii
Safety Notices for the Power Cord iv
Notice of FCC Compliance iv
Canada, Industry Canada (IC) vii
European Union CE Marking Declaration vii
Power Savings Reminder vii
Getting Started 17
What’s in the Box 17
Setting Up Your Sahara NetSlate 18
Step 1: Insert the Battery Pack(s) 18
To Remove the Battery Packs 19
Step 2: Connect the Tablet PC to an External Power Source 20
Step 3: Connecting Applicable Peripherals and Networking Cables 20
Step 4: Powering on the Sahara NetSlate 21
Step 5: Completing the Operating System Installation 21
Step 6: Navigating with the Touch Screen and Digitizer (pen) 21
Touch Screen 22
Active Digitizer (pen) 23
Touring the Sahara NetSlate 27
Front View 28
Back View 29
Left View 30
Right View 31
Top View 32
Bottom View 33

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Battery Usage and Care 35
Using the Batteries for the First Time 36
Calibrating the batteries 36
Charging the Batteries Under Typical Conditions 38
Problems Charging the Battery 38
Battery Status 39
Low Battery Warnings 39
About Battery Usage 39
Real Time Clock Battery 40
Storing a Battery 40
Using Your Sahara NetSlate with Microsoft® Windows® 7 43
Navigating in Windows® 7 on a Tablet PC 43
Selecting Multiple Items 45
Capacitive Touch Screen Calibration 45
Enabling, Disabling and Adjusting Touch Screen Features 46
Enabling and Disabling Touch Input 47
Touch Action: Double Tap Settings 47
Using the Touch Pointer 48
Panning Gesture Settings 49
Disable Single Finger Panning 49
Inertia 49
Resistive Touch Screen Calibration 50
Calibrating the Resistive Touch Screen 51
Draw Test 52
Edge Compensation 53
Configuring and Calibrating the Digitizer 54
Calibrating the Digitizer 54
Pen Actions 56
Double-tap 56
Press and Hold 57
Start Tablet PC Input Panel 57
Pen Configuration 58
Pen Pop-up Menu 58
Adding a command to the menu 59
Adding a Program Short-Cut to the menu 60
Entering Text with the Tablet PC Input Panel 61
Writing Pad 62
Tools Menu 63
Character-by-Character Mode 63
Help with Editing Handwritten Text 63
On-Screen Keyboard 64
Tools Menu 65

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Input Panel Options 65
Opening 65
Handwriting 65
Ink to text conversion 66
Insertion 66
Text Completion 67
Advanced 67
Improving Handwriting Recognition 67
Automatic Learning 68
Handedness 69
Using Gestures to Improve Productivity 70
Pen Gestures 70
Navigational Flicks 70
Editing Flicks 71
Customizing Pen Flicks 72
Touch Gestures 73
Enabling and Disabling Multi-Touch Gestures 74
Panning with (or without) Inertia 74
Selecting / Dragging 74
Zooming 74
Rotating 74
Two Finger Tap 75
Flicking 75
Programming the Function Buttons 75
Connecting to the Internet 76
Using a Wired LAN 76
Using Both DHCP and a Static IP Address 78
Using a Wireless LAN 79
Bluetooth® Wireless Connectivity 80
Intel® Graphics and Media Control Panel 83
Configuring your Display Device(s) 84
Enabling Multiple Monitor Support 84
Changing Display Properties 84
Adjusting Power Settings 85
Enhancing the Display 85
3D Performance 86
Video Overlay for Windowed Video Playback 86
Video Settings for Full Screen Video Playback 87
Hot Keys 87
Display Schemes 88
System and Display Information 88
Getting More Help 89
Realtek HD Audio Manager 89

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Adjusting Audio Playback 90
Volume Level 90
Set Default Playback Device 91
Speaker Configuration 91
Sound Effects 91
Default Audio Format 92
Adjusting Audio Recording 93
Recording Volume Level 93
Microphone Effects 93
Default Format 94
Windows Mobility Center 94
Securing Your Sahara NetSlate 97
Initializing TPM 98
Turning on the TPM 98
Taking Ownership of the TPM 99
Creating a Windows Password 102
Getting Started with the UPEK Protector Suite 104
Enrolling Your Fingerprints 104
Using the Protector Suite Applications 107
Application Launcher 108
Password Bank 108
Strong Password Generator (requires full Protector Suite) 109
Encrypted Archives 109
E-Wallet (requires full Protector Suite) 109
Biomenu 109
Protecting Your Files Using BitLocker Drive Encryption 110
Turning on BitLocker 110
Turning off BitLocker and Decrypting Your Drive 111
Upgrading Your Sahara NetSlate 113
Before you Begin ANY Upgrade Procedure 113
Installing a SIM Card for use with the Optional 3G Module 114
To insert the SIM card into your Sahara NetSlate a510: 115
Upgrading Memory (RAM) 116
Upgrading the Data Storage Drive (HDD or SSD) 119
Using the TabletKiosk Modular Expansion System 122
To attach an expansion module: 122
Troubleshooting 125
Audio Problems/Solutions 125
Battery Problems/Solutions 126
Internet Problems/Solutions 127
Networking Problems/Solutions 128

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Power Problems/Solutions 128
Input and Screen Display Problems/Solutions 129
Upgrade Problems/Solutions 130
USB Problems/Solutions 131
Contacting Your Dealer 131
Recovering Your System 132
Launching System Restore from Within Windows 132
Launching System Restore at System Start up 133
What To Do After a Successful System Reinstall 135
BIOS Set-up 137
Entering the BIOS 137
BIOS Key Mapping Legend 138
Left Side Button Alternate Function Mapping 138
Right Side Button Alternate Function Mapping 138
Main Menu 139
System Time 139
System Date 139
Advanced Menu 140
IDE Configuration 140
AHCI Configuration 140
Trusted Computing 141
Battery Calibration 141
FAN Calibration 141
Wake on LAN from S4/S5 mode 141
Left Programmable Button 3/4 141
Bootup Num-Lock 141
Boot Menu 142
Boot Devices Priority 142
Hard Disk Drives 142
Security 143
Supervisor Password 143
User Password 143
Save & Exit 144
Save Changes and Exit 144
Discard Changes and Exit 144
Discard Changes 144
Load Optimal Defaults 144
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Specifications 147
Processor 147
Chipset 147

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Power Management 148
Memory 148
Batteries 148
Data Storage Drives 149
Video 149
Input Panels 149
Resistive Touch Screen 149
Projective Capacitive Touch Screen 149
Wacom® Active Digitizer 150
Display Options 150
Hydis HX121WX1-101 color active matrix TFT LCD 150
Hydis HX121WX5-114 color active matrix TFT LCD 150
Audio 151
Gigabit Ethernet (LAN) 151
WiFi Wireless 151
Bluetooth Wireless 152
TPM Security 152
Fingerprint Reader 153
I/O Ports 153
Weight 153
Measurements 154
Case Color 154
LED Indicators 154
Function Buttons (Left) 154
Function Buttons (Right) 154
Control Switches (Top) 154
AC Adapter 155
Operating Environment 155
Storage Environment 155

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Chapter 01: Getting Started 17
Chapter 01
Getting Started
Congratulations on your purchase of a Sahara NetSlate® a510
Tablet PC. Your dual mode touch screen+active digitizer or touch
screen Tablet PC was designed to get you up and running as
quickly and easily as possible. Because the Sahara NetSlate ships
to various countries around the world, set-up may vary slightly
depending on where you are located.
If you have any questions after reading this manual, please visit
our website at www.tabletkiosk.com for more information or to
submit a support request.
What’s in the Box
Your Sahara NetSlate a510 should come securely packaged in its
shipping container along with the items listed below. Contact
your dealer immediately if you find that anything is missing
or damaged. Note, however, that contents may be changed
without notice.
1. AC Adapter with Power Cord
2. Microfiber Cleaning Cloth
3. Neoprene Slip Case
4. Simple Stand
5. Quick Start Guide
6. Windows 7 Getting Started Guide (not included if purchased
with Linux)
7. Standard Lithium-Ion Battery Pack(s)

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8. Stylus Pen (may not be included with certain touch only
configurations)
Setting Up Your Sahara NetSlate
Please read the following steps to begin using your new Tablet
PC as quickly and easily as possible.
1. Insert the Battery Pack(s)
2. Connect the Sahara NetSlate to an external power source
3. Connect applicable peripherals and networking cables
4. Power on the Sahara NetSlate
5. Complete the Operating System Installation
6. Navigating with the Touch Screen and Digitizer (Pen)
Step 1: Insert the Battery Pack(s)
Turn the system over and place it (optionally), screen down on a
solid, clean, flat surface. You can also insert the batteries while
holding the Tablet PC if you prefer.
CAUTION: When turning over the Sahara NetSlate, be careful not to
place it on a surface that could scratch or damage the screen. You can
place the included slip case on the surface before carefully setting the
computer down to protect the screen.
Align the first battery into the battery compartment and then
slide it into the computer until it clicks securely into place.
Align the battery in the bay
and slide it into place. You will
hear a click when the battery is
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Slide the battery-locking tab (the tab closest to the top of the
tablet) up to the “locked” ( ) position. Once the locking tab
clicks into position, the battery should be securely seated.
Repeat for the second battery. While it doesn’t matter which bat-
tery you insert first, if you are planning on running the system
with only a single battery, it should be inserted into battery bay
one ( ).
To Remove the Battery Packs
Remove the power cord from the “DC Power In” port if plugged
in to an external power supply to minimize the chance of electri-
cal shock. Turn over the Tablet PC and (optionally) place it on a
solid, clean flat surface. You can also remove the batteries while
holding the tablet if you prefer.
Slide the locking tab down to the “unlocked” ( ) position to
unlock the battery. Use your other hand to slide the battery
release latch in the direction of the arrow engraved on the tab
and hold it there. Carefully slide the battery out of its bay.
Slide the locking tab on the
battery to the locked position
to keep the battery secured
in the bay.
!Slide the locking tab on
the battery to the unlocked
position and @slide the
battery latching tab in the
direction of the arrow and
hold, #then slide the battery
out of the bay.
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