Winmate M101M8 Series User manual

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M101M8
Rugged Android Tablet
ARM® Cortex™-A53 Octa-Core, 1.3 GHz
Android 7.0 Nougat
Quick Start Guide
Document Part No. 9152111K1054
Version 1.5

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M101M8 Rugged Android Tablet Quick Start Guide
❶Getting Started
Congratulations on purchasing Winmate® M101M8 Rugged Android Tablet Computer. The rugged
design allows you to use it in harsh outdoor environments.
This quick start guide tells you step by step how to get the Tablet Computer up and running. You will find
instructions for the following procedures:
•Unpacking
•Description of Parts
•First Time Operations
•Turning On/Off the Device
❷Unpacking
Check and identify the standard supplied accessories.
Standard factory shipment list:
Tablet Computer
Standard Battery
Part No. 98K000A0003R
Power Adapter
Part No. 922D036W12V6
Power Cord and Plugs
Capacitive Touch Stylus
Part No. 9B000000001D
Micro USB Cable
Quick Start Guide

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Quick Start Guide
❸Description of Parts
Front:
Right:
No
Item
Description
1
Front
Camera
2 Megapixel Webcam
2
LED
Indicators:
Show the current status of
the Tablet Computer Red:
Charging / Hot-swap battery
Green: Full Charge Blue:
Turning on
3
Touch
Screen
Display and act as one of the
inputs for the Tablet
Computer
4
Back
Button
Back to previous page
5
Home
Button
Back to Desktop
6
Power
Button
Turn on power
7
I/O Cover
Protects I/O ports
Front LED Indicators Details:
Front Button Details:
No
Item
Description
8
Micro
SD Card
Reader
Memory card reader port for
Micro SD Card
9
Micro
USB
OTG
High speed USB port
connects to PC or USB
devices such as mouse,
keyboard, etc.
Note: This USB port won’t
work when the tablet is
connected to the optional
docking. Please use the USB
ports on the docking.
10
Mic
In/Line
Out
Headset or headphone can
be connected
11
Power
Jack
DC-IN power input jack
Side I/O Details:

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M101M8 Rugged Android Tablet Quick Start Guide
Rear:
No
Item
Description
12
Kensington
Lock Port
Provide lock access for
Kensington Lock.
13
Optional
Barcode
Barcode Scanner for reading
of 2D barcode.
14
RFID / NFC
RFID reader for reading of
RFID tags.
15
Rear
Camera
8MP Autofocus Camera.
Captures photos and videos.
16
Camera
Flash
LED camera flash to provide
flash lighting when use with
camera.
17
Fn2 Button
Programmable function key
configured by Win-set Utility.
18
Volume or
Brightness
Adjustment
Buttons
Volume Control
(+) Raise volume,
(-) Lower volume.
Brightness Control
(+) Add brightness,
(-) Decrease brightness
19
Speakers
Emits sounds
20
Battery
Lock Latch
Latch to lock the battery in
place once battery is
inserted. Not spring loaded.
Bottom:
No
Item
Description
21
Battery
Release
Slider
Spring-loaded slider
that latches the battery
in.
22
Touch Pen
Slot
Pen holder slot to
store touch pen.
23
3G / LTE
Module
(Optional) /
SIM card slot
Service window to
insert Micro SIM card.
Also provide access to
3G / LTE Module.
24
Docking
Connector
Port to docking
solutions such as
vehicle docking to
provide power and
external antenna.
❹First-Time Operation
To get started:
1. Install SIM card.
2. Install microSD card.
3. Install the battery.
4. Charge your tablet.
5. Start the tablet.

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Quick Start Guide
Installing SIM Card (For 3G/LTE Equipped Devices)
The Tablet Computer supports 3G/LTE data connection and fits a Micro-SIM card.
To install the SIM card:
Tools Needed:
Service Windows
Screw: M2x5, 4 pc
Screwdriver: Philips Type , Size #0 , for
M2 screws, torque: 2.0 ± 0.5 kgf.cm
3G/ LTE Module
Screw: M2x3.5, 1 pc
Screwdriver: Philips Type , Size #0 , for
M2 screws, torque: 2.0 ± 0.5 kgf.cm
❶Remove four screws and remove the service
window.
❷Remove the one screw that secures the 3G/ LTE
module. Carefully lift the module up. Do not to damage
the connected cables!
❸Carefully flip and move the 3G/ LTE module and
to the right. Do not disconnect cables!
❹Insert SIM-Card all the way in. Chip/ contact facing
down.
❺Use your hand to carefully pull the cable outside
the module card. Re-insert the 3G/LTE module and
fasten one screw. Accurately route the cables. Do
not bend cables! Do not pinch/ squeeze the cable!
❻Re-insert the service window and fasten with the four
screws.
Caution
When re-inserting 3G/LTE module, please pay attention to cable routing. Make sure the
cable module does not get squeezed.

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M101M8 Rugged Android Tablet Quick Start Guide
Inserting MicroSD Card
Your tablet supports Micro SDXS card.
To install Micro SDXS card:
1. Open I/O protective cover by pulling out the latch.
2. Insert microSD card into slot with contacts facing down.
3. Press the card in to ensure that it is seated properly.
4. Close I/O protective cover.
To remove Micro SD Card:
1. Open I/O protective cover by pulling out the latch.
2. Push and release the micro SD card to unlock it.
3. Pull out the micro SD card.
Inserting Battery Pack
Caution
Discontinue using device immediately if you notice the battery is swelling, or looks puffy or
misshapen. Do not attempt to charge or use the device. Do not handle a damaged or leaking
battery. Do not let leaking battery fluid come into contact with your eyes, skin or clothing.
To insert the standard battery pack into the Tablet Computer:
1. Disconnect AC adapter and power cord from the tablet computer.
2. Turn the tablet computer over, back facing up.
3. Locate the Battery Lock Latch and push it to the “Unlocked”position.
4. Locate the Battery Release Slider that is spring-loaded. Pull back and hold.
5. Insert the battery on the connector-pins side first, and then lower the battery into the battery
compartment. Continue to hold the Battery Release Slider before battery is fully inserted.
6. Make sure the battery is completely lowered into the compartment before letting go the Battery
Release Slider. Battery will be flat against the housing once fully inserted.
To remove the standard battery pack into the Tablet Computer:
1. Power off the tablet computer (or put it to sleep). Disconnect any cords connected to the computer.
2. Turn the tablet computer over, back facing up.
3. Locate the Battery Lock Latch and push it to the “Unlocked”position.
4. Locate the Battery Release Slider that is spring-loaded. Pull back and hold.
5. Lift the battery out using the opening on side of battery compartment.

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Quick Start Guide
Connecting to Power Supply
The Tablet Computer operates either on external AC power or internal battery power. It is
recommended to use AC power when you start up the Tablet Computer for the first time.
Caution
Use only the AC adapter included with your Tablet Computer. Using other AC adapters
may damage the Tablet Computer and the Battery.
Caution
For users start up the Tablet Computer for the first time with internal battery power,
please make sure the battery is fully charged before using.
Perform the following to connect the Tablet computer to AC Power:
1. On the side of the Tablet computer, lift the I/O protective cover by pulling on the latch
2. Plug the DC cord of the AC adapter into the Power Jack of the tablet computer.
3. Plug the AC power cord into the AC adapter.
4. Finally, Plug the AC power cord into the electrical outlet.
When the AC Adapter is connected, the battery pack starts charging. The battery LED indicator on the
tablet computer would show different states. Please refer Description of Parts for information about LED
indicators.
Standard Battery
Battery Operating Time
10 Hours
Battery Charging Time
2.5 Hours
❺Turning On and Off the Device
This section describes how to turn on/ off the device.
To turn on the device:
1. Press and hold the power button for 3 seconds, located on the top side of the unit.
2. When the device vibrates, release the power button.
3. The desktop screen is displayed.
Note:
For power saving purpose, please enable Connect to PC in Accessibility settings.
When connected to PC external 4G, USB and LAN on Docking will be disabled.
To turn off the device:
1. To turn off the device, press and hold the power button until the phone options menu appears, tap
the Power Off .
2. User can also use the Phone options menu to put the device into silent or airplane mode.

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