Tyco Electronics B-Series User manual

B-Series Touchcomputer User Guide
B-Series LCD Multi-function Touchcomputer
[15” and 17” model shown]

Tyco Electronics
B-Series Touchcomputer User Guide
Multi-function Touchcomputer
Revision B
P/N E610125
Tyco Electronics
1-800-ELOTOUCH (1-800-356-8682)
www.elotouch.com

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: ................................................................................................. S
etup 1
Unpacking Your Touchcomputer.................................................................................................... 1
Adjusting the Display...................................................................................................................... 2
Setting Up the Operating System .................................................................................................... 2
Calibrating the Touchscreen............................................................................................................ 5
Securing the Base ........................................................................................................................... 7
Chapter 2: ................................................................................................. O
peration 8
On-Screen Display (OSD)............................................................................................................... 9
LED Functionality ........................................................................................................................ 11
Using the Input/Output Panel........................................................................................................ 12
Chapter 3: ................................................................................................. O
ptions and Upgrades ............................................................................... 13
Adding Optional Peripherals......................................................................................................... 13
Magnetic Stripe Reader (MSR)..................................................................................................... 14
Customer Display.......................................................................................................................... 16
Fingerprint Reader (FPR).............................................................................................................. 17
PoweredUSB + Cash Drawer Port Card ...................................................................................... 19
Second VGA Port Card ................................................................................................................ 19
Wireless Card ................................................................................................................................ 19
Second Hard Disk Drive .............................................................................................................. 20
Solid State Drive .......................................................................................................................... 20
Modem Card ................................................................................................................................. 20
Parallel Port Card ......................................................................................................................... 21
RAID Controller Card .................................................................................................................. 21
Elo POS Demo Software............................................................................................................... 21
Chapter 4: ................................................................................................. S
afety and Maintenance............................................................................. 22
Safety............................................................................................................................................. 22
Care and Handling......................................................................................................................... 23

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Recovering the Operating System................................................................................................. 24
Chapter 5: ................................................................................................. T
echnical Specifications ........................................................................... 25
Touchcomputer Specifications...................................................................................................... 25
Display Screen Specifications (15”) ............................................................................................. 28
Display Screen Specifications (17”) ............................................................................................. 29
Environmental Specifications ....................................................................................................... 30
Chapter 6: ................................................................................................. T
echnical Support ...................................................................................... 31
Technical Assistance ..................................................................................................................... 31
Regulatory Information............................................................................ 32
Warranty.................................................................................................... 35
Index ......................................................................................................... 37

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C H A P T E R
1
SETUP
This chapter discusses how to set up and test your touchcomputer. For
information on peripheral options, refer to Chapter 3, “Options and Upgrades.”
Unpacking Your Touchcomputer
Check that the following items are present and in good condition:
Touchcomputer
Power cable US/Canada
Power Adapter
Mounting Brackets
Optional
security screw
Power cable Europe
Recovery DVD and
Quick Install Guide
Power Adapter

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Adjusting the Display
The display screen can be adjusted from 0 to 70 degrees, as shown below.
CAUTION: To prevent tipping or dropping, be sure to hold the base when
adjusting the display.
Setting Up the Operating System
If configured with an operating system, the initial setup of the operating system
takes approximately 5-10 minutes. Additional time may be needed depending on
touchcomputer hardware configurations and connected devices.
To set up the Microsoft® Windows® Operating System for the touchcomputer,
turn on the touchcomputer by pressing the power button, and then follow the
instructions on the screen.
Selecting the Language
Microsoft Windows® uses English as the default language in menus and dialog
boxes. You can change this language to suit your preferences at the screen
below.
Note: If you choose to change the language after initial setup, you can follow
steps 1-2 to arrive at the same screen below:
1. From the desktop, click Start > Settings > Control Panel (in Windows XP) or
Start > Control Panel (in Vista).
0°
70°

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2. In the Control Panel screen, select Regional and Language Options.
3. Click Customize. The Regional and Language Options window appears.
Select the Languages tab.
4. If required, check the boxes for “Install files for complex script and right-to-left
languages” and “Install files for East Asian languages.”
5. Select the Regional Options tab.
6. Select your preferred language from the drop-down list in the Standards and
formats pane.

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7. Click Apply.
8. Select your location from the drop-down list in the Locations pane.
9. Click OK.

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Selecting the Time Zone
When the following window appears, you can change the time zone, date, and
time of the touchcomputer.
After making any changes, click Next to finish. Windows Setup completes the
installation of the touchcomputer.
Calibrating the Touchscreen
The touchscreen is pre-calibrated for accurate touch response.
If for any reason the touchscreen needs to be recalibrated, right-click the Elo icon
in the Task bar and then click “Properties.” The following window opens.
NOTE: Calibration is not applicable on APR touchscreen models.