Tangent Thin Tablet 312 Assembly instructions

Specifications
Thin Client BASIC OPERATION GUIDE
Thin Tablet 312
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for acquiring the Thin Tablet 312. Featuring a slim yet robust
enclosure, the two-pound Thin Tablet 312 with a 10.4” TFT display is
powered by the Intel® Atom™ processor, offering optimal combinations
of performance and power savings. An external battery expansion op-
tion provides approximately 3-4 hours of additional battery operation for
up to six hours of mobile usage.
PACKAGE CONTENTS
• One Thin Tablet 312 with Internal Battery Pack (2200mAh), Stylus,
Grips and Screen Cover
• AC-DC Power Adapter with Power cord
• Basic Operation Guide
Operating System
Microsoft® Windows® XP Embedded or
Windows® XP Pro for Embedded Systems or
Windows® Embedded Standard 7
Processor
Intel® Atom™ Z530, 1.6GHz
Memory
1GB DDR2 533MHZ
Display
10.4" TFT LCD
1024 x 768
Resistive touchscreen
Optional: Outdoor-viewable screen
Storage
2GB to 16GB Internal Flash Module, 32GB to 64GB SSD
Stylus
Non-electronic tip
Wireless LAN
802.11 a, b, g, n wireless (mini PCIe), Bluetooth 2.0
Operating Conditions
Temperature 32°F - 104°F
Humidity 0% - 90% non-condensing
Multimedia
Optional: 3 Megapixel camera
Battery
Internal (2S2P; 7.4V, 2200mAh) or (2S2P; 7.4V, 3760mAh)/
Optional: External (2S2P; 7.2V, 3900mAh)
Power
Input: 100 – 240VAC
Output: 12VDC@3A
Audio
1 x built-in speaker
I/O Ports
2 x USB 2.0 ports
1 x DC-in jack
Audio ports (line-in/mic, line-out/headset)
Accessories
Optional: Docking cradle with USB port, RJ45, power jack
Optional: Magnetic stripe reader
Optional: Barcode scanner
Compliance
FCC Class B, CE, C-Tick, RoHS compliant
Dimensions/Weight
10.3" W x 8.3" H x 0.8" D
Weight: 2.05 lb (excl. AC adapter, bumpers, secondary battery)
Limited Warranty
1-year parts & labor, return to depot
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Power/Battery LED Status
• Blue indicates the battery is 25% to 100% charged
• Blinking blue indicates the battery is charging
• Orange indicates that the battery is between 11% to 25%
• Blinking Orange indicates that the battery is below 10%
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Button Functions
(with Windows XP Operating System)
BUTTON ACTION
4 Programmable, launch soft (on-screen) keyboard (default)
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1 Programmable
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5 Launch SAS (Secure Attention Sequence)
Generate Ctrl+Alt+Del keys to invoke the security windows defined
under Windows XP
6 Programmable,
Change display orientation (portrait/ landscape) (default)
7 Programmable, system utility menu (default)
Precautions
• Always exercise care when operating and handling the
Thin Tablet 312.
• Do NOT apply excessive pressure to the display screen.
• We recommend using the Stylus provided to keep the screen
clean.
• Avoid prolonged exposure of the display panel to any strong
heat source. Wherever possible, the Thin Tablet 312 should
face away from direct light to reduce glare.
• If the AC-DC power adapter is used to recharge or power the
device, do NOT use any AC-DC adapter other than the one
provided with the device or acquired from the manufacturer or
its partners.
• In the unlikely event that smoke, abnormal noise, or strange
odor is present, immediately power off the Thin Tablet 312
and disconnect all power sources. Report the problem to your
device provider immediately.
• Never attempt to disassemble the Thin Tablet 312, as this will
void the warranty.
THE THIN TABLET 312
Basic Features
The Thin Tablet 312 wireless tablet integrates a bright and
responsive touch display, two USB ports, and embedded net-
working elements such as wireless LAN and Bluetooth. The
primary device is complemented by a suite of accessories,
including battery expansion, charging cradles, and battery
charger kit, for a comprehensive user experience.
A Thin Tablet 312 typically integrates an 802.11a/b/g/n wire-
less LAN (WLAN) adapter that may connect to other wireless
devices or access points. If your Thin Tablet 312 does not
come with such a network adapter, please consult your device
provider to establish the desired network connectivity.
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For locking the MSR module
Battery/Power LED
Wireless LED
Internal Battery Switch
(back panel)
Battery and Power Meter
Button Management
Wireless Network Settings
Calibration
Thin Tablet 312 BASIC OPERATION GUIDE
OPERATION
Internal Battery Switch
To prevent battery drain during shipping and extended storage,
the internal battery may be turned off. To turn on the internal bat-
tery, push the battery button switch (on the back panel) to the “up”
position (see above for photo). The internal battery pack has to be
turned on for it to operate, be charged, and for the optional exter-
nal battery pack to function.

Powering ON and OFF
To activate the Thin Tablet 312, push and quickly release the
Power Button to the left of the front bezel. The display will
come on in a few seconds. To put the Thin Tablet 312 in
Standby mode, push and quickly release the Power Button. To
turn the Thin Tablet 312 off for extended storage, power off the
device safely using any software function that “shuts down
computer” provided in the software operating system.
NOTE: The battery packs shipped with your device may be low
in power—please use the AC-DC adapter with the Thin Tablet
312 when setting up the device for the first time to fully charge
the internal battery pack. You may charge the external battery
pack with it attached to the Thin Tablet 312, or with the optional
external battery charger kit.
NOTE: When the battery pack(s) is (are) charging, the blue-
colored Battery LED should blink slowly. If plugging in the AC-
DC adapter does not trigger this blinking activity and the LED
stays dark, the battery pack(s) may have been drained sub-
stantially. Try unplugging/ replugging the AC-DC adapter to the
Thin Tablet 312 a few times to activate the charging process.
NOTE: To conserve power, use (push and quick release) the
Power Button to put the device in “Standby” mode while not in
use. Pushing briefly on the same button will wake up the sys-
tem within seconds.
NOTE: Avoid using the Power Button (“hold 4+ seconds” fea-
ture) to turn off the device—this form of hardware shutdown is
intended to be a means of recovery from device lockups, and
not as normal operation.
Start Up
If the power up (from Standby or otherwise) is successful, the
appropriate interface will be displayed after a launch sequence
of several seconds. The wireless LAN connection may take 10
to 15 seconds to be established.
Configuring the Thin Tablet 312
The device may be configured using the utilities and methods
dictated by the software operating system. The Thin Tablet 312
should be configurable for various properties such as user pro-
files, network features, and several system elements.
Calibration
The touch display for the Thin Tablet 312 is calibrated before
shipping. In the event that the calibration has been modified
or is unsatisfactory, the respective calibration routines (e.g.,
PenMount (PM) for Windows XP) to calibrate the touch inter-
face may be used. Such applications are typically executed
through touch input via Stylus or through mouse click via a
USB mouse.
Wireless Networking
Wireless LAN
The Thin Tablet 312 is often delivered with an embedded
(user-inaccessible) 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN adapter equipped
with a hidden custom antenna.
• Through the support of typical WLAN adapters, the Thin
Tablet 312 should be able to detect all 802.11 access
points in the vicinity for you to select the access point of
your choice for connection.
• The SSID and WEP/WPA/WPA2 (if enabled) parameters on
the Thin Tablet 312 and the access points have to match.
The SSID is case-sensitive and it is recommended that you
enable WEP/WPA/WPA2 encryption (or advanced alterna-
tives) for secure access.
• When WEP/WPA/WPA2 is enabled, you may need to con-
sult your network administrator or your networking equip-
ment literature to properly configure associated settings
such as Authentication mode, etc.
• Refer to the access point operating manuals for setting up
the 802.11 access points.
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Bluetooth
The Thin Tablet 312 features a built-in Bluetooth adapter that
operates on the Microsoft Windows Bluetooth protocol. The
Bluetooth configuration application is invoked from the System
Tray or from the Control Panel for Windows XP. Follow the
instructions and options provided within the application to con-
figure and invoke Bluetooth connectivity with the correspond-
ing peripherals.
NOTE: Bluetooth devices or accessories that are not compati-
ble with the Microsoft Windows Bluetooth protocol may not
work with the Thin Tablet 312.

Desktop Cradle
The Thin Tablet 312 is complemented by an optional Desktop
Cradle for support, pass-through charging, and connection to
a range of USB peripherals, including keyboard and mouse.
The Cradle offers the following interfaces: a DC-in port for the
AC-DC adapter, an Ethernet port, a VGA port (optional) and
USB ports. Always seat the Thin Tablet 312 securely onto the
cradle. The cradle must be powered by the AC-DC adapter for
the Ethernet and USB ports to function. The battery packs on
the Thin Tablet 312 may be recharged by connecting the AC-
DC adapter directly to the DC-in port on the Thin Tablet 312 or
through the DC-in port on the Desktop Cradle while the Thin
Tablet 312 is docked to the Cradle.
USING THE THIN TABLET 312
Memory configuration
The Thin Tablet 312 is available with 1GB or 2GB memory
configurations. Storage options currently range from: 2GB to
16GB flash memory or 32GB to 64GB SSD.
Peripherals Support
Through its USB ports, the Thin Tablet 312 supports a wide
range of USB-based peripherals. These peripherals are appli-
cable for software installation, applications storage, data stor-
age, and system software recovery and updates. The Thin
Tablet 312 is also compatible with custom mountable cradle
options. These securable and mountable cradles provide an
interface to VESA mounts and arms, and to ports that may
include USB, Ethernet, and pass-through power.
Button Management
Where supported by software, many of the hard buttons on the
Thin Tablet 312 are programmable to perform a function of the
user’s choice. The exception is the Power Button and the SAS
Button. To activate the button re-assignment application, in-
voke the Button Agent application, e.g., in Windows XP Em-
bedded .
Brightness Control
Where supported by device firmware and software, a hard but-
ton may be engaged to manipulate the display brightness.
Press the System Menu button (Button 7) on the front of the
Thin Tablet 312. The System screen will display a Brightness
control section with up and down arrows that can be activated
with the stylus.
Battery and Power Management
The Thin Tablet 312 is equipped with an internal 2200mAh Li-
Ion battery pack that is capable of supporting approximately 1.5
to 2 hours of continuous operation. With the optional internal
3760mAh battery and an external battery pack that clips (hot-
pluggable) onto the back of the device, the maximum period of
continuous operation will be approximately 3 to 4 hours. The
period between battery recharges can be significantly length-
ened by putting the device into Standby mode through the
Power Button (see Buttons Function Table) whenever the de-
vice is not in use. Depending on the operating software, the
Thin Tablet 312 may also be configured to enter various power-
saving modes via the Power Button or through timed entry.
Remote Management
Depending on software configuration, the Thin Tablet 312 can
be centrally managed for asset monitoring and for software
control. Please consult your device provider.
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