Winmate I881 User manual

Rugged Computing
Users Manual Rugged Tablet PCs
I881 Rugged Tablet PC
(Intel®Core 2 Duo U7500 Based Tablet PC)
USERS MANUAL
Version: 1.1
R10I88M-RTXXGP
R10I88M-RTXX
10.4 inch Rugged Tablet PC
10.4 inch Rugged Tablet PC
R12I88M-RTXXGP
R12I88M-RTXX
12.1 inch Rugged Tablet PC
12.1 inch Rugged Tablet PC

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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
Default Packing Accessories
1
1 piece of 6 Cell Li-Ion Battery Pack
2
1 piece of Rugged Tablet PC Users Manual.
3
1 piece of CD for System Driver Utility.
4
1 piece of 19V Adapter w/ Standard Power
Cord.
(Euro / U.S. Std type, 1.8m)
5
1 piece of Stylus
6
1 piece of Slim Handheld Bag
Optional Accessories
1
1 piece of CD for Recovery CD for Operation
System (Windows XP embedded).
Optional with Windows XP
embedded/XP
professional embedded/
Windows 7 embedded
pre-installed.
2
1 piece of XPe/ Win 7 Recovery Users Guide.
Optional with Windows XP
embedded/XP
professional embedded/
Windows 7 embedded
pre-installed.
3
1 piece of Handstrip with 4 pieces M3x5
screws
4
1 piece of Handle Belt can lock on the side of
the Tablet PC to carry on.
5
1 piece of Carry Bag, the Carry Bag is
convenient and easy for user to carry with
the Tablet PC.
6
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.

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7
1 pieces of Desktop Docking Stand with a
battery charger station
8
1 pieces of Car power charger adapter
9
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 CONNECTING THE AC POWER.................................................................................................................... 11
1.2 TURNING ONAND OFF THE TABLET PC.....................................................................................................12
1.2.1TURNING ON THE TABLET PC..................................................................................................................... 12
1.2.2TURNING OFF THE TABLET PC...................................................................................................................12
1.3 THE OPTIMIZED USE FOR SUNLIGHT READABLE TOUCHSCREEN. ...........................................................13
1.4 TAKINGALOOK AT I/O FUNCTIONS (FOR 10.4 INCH RUGGED TABLET PC)............................................. 14
1.5 TAKINGALOOK AT I/O FUNCTIONS (FOR 12.1 INCH RUGGED TABLET PC)............................................. 19
1.6 PRODUCT FEATURESAND SPECIFICATION .................................................................................................25
1.6.2 Product Features ............................................................................................................................. 25
1.6.2 Product Specification.......................................................................................................................26
CHAPTER 2 OPERATINGTABLET PC AND HOTTAB HOTKEY UTILITY.............. 29
2.2 STARTINGAND STOPPING THE TABLET PC ................................................................................................29
2.2 QUICK TO KNOW MENUAND HOTTAB HOTKEY FUNCTION ..................................................................... 30
2.2.1 How to use Menu Function.............................................................................................................. 30
2.2.2 How to use HotTab Hotkey Function............................................................................................... 34
2.2.3 Connecting to a Wireless Network...................................................................................................40
2.2.5 Using the Bluetooth Wireless Feature.............................................................................................. 41
2.2.5 Using the 3G Feature ...................................................................................................................... 43
2.2.6 Using the GPS Feature....................................................................................................................46
2.2.7 Using the Camera Feature （ Optional ） ....................................................................................... 49
CHAPTER 3 TABLET PC POWER MANAGEMENT....................................................... 52
3.1 ABOUTACADAPTER ..................................................................................................................................52
3.2 CHARGINGAND CHECKING CHARGING STATUS ........................................................................................53
3.2.1 Charging the Battery Pack............................................................................................................... 53
3.2.3 Charging Approaches ......................................................................................................................54
3.2.3 Checking the Battery Level..............................................................................................................56
3.2.4 Regulating the Battery..................................................................................................................... 57
3.2.5 Battery Low Signals and Actions............................................................................................................58
3.3 REPLACING THE BATTERY PACK................................................................................................................59
3.4 POWER MANAGEMENT ............................................................................................................................... 61
3.5 POWER-SAVING TIPS...................................................................................................................................62
CHAPTER 4 EXPANDINGYOUR TABLET PC ................................................................ 64
4.1 HOWAND WHEN TO USE BIOS SETUP....................................................................................................... 64
4.2 BIOS FUNCTIONS........................................................................................................................................65
4.2.1 Main Menu.......................................................................................................................................65
4.2.2 Advanced Menu ............................................................................................................................... 65
4.2.3 Boot Menu........................................................................................................................................ 68
4.2.4 Security Menu..................................................................................................................................69

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4.2.5 Exit Menu......................................................................................................................................... 70
4.2.6 Others ..............................................................................................................................................71
CHAPTER 5 DRIVER INSTALLATION.......................................................................... 74
5.1 INSTALLATION OF CHIPSET DRIVER INSTALLATION....................................................................................74
5.2 GRAPHIC DRIVER INSTALLATION................................................................................................................. 77
5.3AUDIO DRIVER INSTALLATION .....................................................................................................................79
5.4 LAN DRIVER INSTALLATION...................................................................................................................... 80
5.5 HOTTAB UTILITY DRIVER INSTALLATIONS .................................................................................................83
5.6 WIRELESS LAN DRIVER INSTALLATION...................................................................................................... 84
5.7 BLUETOOTH DRIVER INSTALLATIONS..........................................................................................................85
5.8 3GMODULE DRIVER INSTALLATIONS..........................................................................................................87
5.9 GPS MODULE DRIVER INSTALLATIONS....................................................................................................... 88
5.10 TOUCH DRIVER INSTALLATION .................................................................................................................. 91
CHAPTER 6 CARINGYOUR TABLET PC..................................................................... 97
6.1 GENERALPROTECTION TIPS FOR TABLET PC.............................................................................................97
6.2 CLEANING THE TABLET PC .......................................................................................................................... 97
6.3 BATTERY PROTECTION TIPS......................................................................................................................... 99
6.4 TOUCH SCREEN PROTECTION TIPS ............................................................................................................100
6.5 TROUBLE SHOOTING FROM ATO L.............................................................................................................101
A. Battery Problem ........................................................................................................................................ 101
B. Bluetooth Transmission Problem ..............................................................................................................101
C. Display Problem ....................................................................................................................................... 101
D. Date/Time Problems ................................................................................................................................. 101
E. Hardware Driver Problem ........................................................................................................................102
F. Hard Drive Problem .................................................................................................................................. 102
G. LAN Problem............................................................................................................................................. 103
H. Power Management Problems.................................................................................................................. 103
I. Startup Problems........................................................................................................................................103
J. Software Problems..................................................................................................................................... 104
K. Sound Problems ........................................................................................................................................104
L. Wireless LAN Problem............................................................................................................................... 105

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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.
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 The Optimized Use for Sunlight Readable Touchscreen.
With the imposed reflective function, the modified LCD can reflect the ambient light
passing the LCD cell and utilize the reflected light beams as its illumination. The
stronger the ambient light is, the brighter the LCD will appear. As a result, the modified
LCD is viewable under lighting conditions. The optimized angle of view is fourty-five
degree. And the optimized distance of view is 30cm.
**Caution
Although transflective LCD is mainly used in outdoor environment and it may
increase the reflective lights under sunlight, it is suggested that you should keep
the LCD in appropriate temperature for operation and storage, and avoid direct
sunlight if possible. To ensure the transflective LCD work stably, 0~50°C
(32-121°F) operation and storage temperature is suitable.
Light Source

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1.4 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.
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
Stylus Carry
Hole
WiFi Ant.

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Front Side
Sim Card
RS-232
VGA
SD Card
#
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.
Right side Input/ Output
#
Components
Function Description
See Other Intro.
1
RS232 Port
Connect RS232 cable D-SUB 9pin to
the RS232 port.
2
Sim Card Slot
3
SD Card Slot
4
VGA Port
Connect VGA cable to the VGA
output port, and the other side
connect to monitor VGA input.

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LAN
Audio Out
USB x2
Power Input
Front Side
Micro In
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.

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Top side Input/ Output
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 USB2.0 ports.
Front Side
Docking Slot

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1.5 Taking 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.
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.