XPLORE TECHNOLOGIES iX104AtR Instruction Manual

4iX104AtR User’s Handbook
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PN: 95-01030
Edition: First, July 2004
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY according to FCC Part 15
Responsible Party Name: Xplore Technologies Corp.
Address: 14000 Summit Drive, Suite 900, Austin, Texas 78728
Telephone: [phone]
Declares that product: Model Series: iX104AtR Complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules

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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,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
WARNING
Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance may void the user’s authority to operate this
equipment.
For more information about FCC rules and their applicability to the iX104,
see Appendix E, “Agency Notices.”
Warranty Information
The iX104AtR, and iX104AtR2are backed by a standard 12-month
International Limited Warranty. An extended International Limited Warranty
is available. Check the service kit included with your computer for warranty
terms and conditions.
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Important safety information
Before you use the iX104AtR or iX104TrR2 (referred to as the tablet),
read these safety instructions and the operation instructions in this
handbook.
Failure to observe all these instructions voids the Limited Warranty and
may lead to suspension or denial of services to the offender, or legal
action, or both.
Follow any special regulations governing the use of the tablet and, if radio-
enabled, always switch it off in areas where radio devices are forbidden or
when the radio device can cause interference or danger.
Always follow any safety laws and regulations pertaining to the use of cell
phones and two-way radios, because these laws and regulations typically
apply to the use of the wireless-enabled tablet.
Observe all restrictions on the use of radio equipment in fuel depots (fuel
storage and distribution areas), chemical plants, and wherever blasting
operations are in progress or in any area in which restrictions on radio
transmissions are imposed.
Switch off the tablet when in an aircraft. The tablet is not FAA-approved for
use on aircraft. The effect of the use of the tablet in aircraft is unknown. Using
the tablet in an aircraft may affect aircraft instrumentation, communication,
and performance; may disrupt the network; and may be illegal.
Operating the wireless-enabled tablet may interfere with the functioning of
inadequately protected medical devices such as pacemakers. Consult a
physician or the manufacturer of the medical device if you have any
questions.
Radio signals from your tablet will not affect the operation of most modern
equipment, but certain electronic equipment, including automotive systems,
may not be shielded against radio signals from your tablet. Check with the
manufacturer of your motor vehicle or the manufacturer’s representative to
determine whether using the tablet will present any safety issues.
Avoid using the tablet in any environment that requires your full attention,
such as when driving a vehicle. If you need to use your tablet while driving,
have a passenger use it for you or find a safe location to halt your vehicle.

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WARNING
Use only battery types specified in this handbook. Using any other type of
battery can be dangerous and can disable the tablet.
WARNING
Do not use any dock or any other accessory or attachment that is not
manufactured or supplied by Xplore or an authorized Xplore accessories
supplier. Use of any accessory or attachment that is not supplied or approved
for use with the tablet by Xplore is not permitted because it may cause hazards.
Operate the tablet only from the type of power source indicated on the
marking label. (See page 56 for more information about the battery and power
supply.) Route power supply cords so that they are not likely to be walked on
or pinched by items placed upon or against them. Pay particular attention to
cords at plugs and convenience receptacles, and at the point where cords exit
from the tablet or its dock. Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or
integral convenience receptacles because this can cause fire or electric shock.
Unplug the tablet and refer the tablet and dock for service to qualified service
personnel if any of the following conditions occur:
■The power supply cord or plug is damaged.
■The tablet or dock does not operate normally when you follow the
instructions in this book.
■The tablet or dock exhibits a distinct change in performance.
Adjust only controls for which there are instructions in this book. An
improper adjustment of other controls can result in damage and may require
extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the tablet or dock to
normal operation.
CAUTION
Avoid prolonged physical contact with the exposed metal surfaces on the front
and back of the tablet. While the tablet may not feel hot to the touch, if you
maintain physical contact with the tablet for a long time (for example, if you rest
the tablet on your lap for a long time), your skin may suffer low-heat injury. In
addition, be careful when you remove a PC card that has been used for a long
time, because the card may be hot.
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Contents
Welcome 13
Who this handbook is for . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
About your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Optional accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Contacting Xplore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
1Getting Started 21
Getting to know your tablet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Features and controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Front view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Back view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Top view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Bottom view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Right side view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Left side view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
LED indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Quick-start guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Application, Windows, and hot keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Navigation keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Navigation controls with the tablet in portrait mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Navigation controls with the tablet in landscape mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

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2Using the iX104AtR 35
Turning on the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Turning off the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Using the Reset switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Suspending and resuming operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Suspending operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Resuming operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Using the pen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Selecting Auto-Sense, Active, or Touch mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Using the digitizer to perform mouse functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Changing the pen double-click speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Positioning the pen and pen tether . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Using the joystick (the navigation control key) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Changing the screen orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Adjusting the screen brightness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Disabling automatic backlight control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Docking the tablet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Connecting devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Connecting to a local area network or telephone line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Connecting USB-compatible devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Connecting an external microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Adjusting microphone volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Connecting a headphone or speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Adjusting headphone or speaker volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Connecting a monitor or projection panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Activating the monitor or projection panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Connecting an XPL snap-on expansion module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

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Using the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Charging the battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
If you do not have an external battery charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
If you have an external battery charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Removing and installing the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Removing the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Installing the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Discarding a battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Using power options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Changing the computer’s power schemes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Changing battery alarm settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Checking battery power status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Selecting power settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Enabling Hibernation mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Tips for conserving battery power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Programming hot keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Programming hot keys to start applications, open documents,
or go to a Web site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Programming hot keys to perform pre-defined functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Programming hot keys to perform other key functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
3Maintaining the iX104AtR 75
Caring for the tablet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Checking power cords and connectors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Protecting the computer from damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Preventing the computer from overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Storing the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Caring for the display screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Protecting the display screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

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Calibrating the digitizer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Calibrating the digitizer: Tablet PC models iX104AtR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Calibrating the digitizer: Tablet PC models iX104AtR2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Calibrating the digitizer: Active mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Calibrating the digitizer: Touch mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
When to replace the pen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
ATroubleshooting 87
BUsing BIOS and AOS Functions 91
Enabling manual LCD backlight control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
CGlossary 95
DHardware Specifications 101
EAgency Notices 109
Index 115

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Welcome
Welcome to the Xplore Technologies®iX104AtR™, the rugged tablet
PCs designed, tested, and manufactured to meet the environmental
and physical real-world challenges faced by today’s mobile workers.
The iX104AtR not only works the way you do, but can also take the
abuses of everyday wear and tear. The iX104AtR design is based on
years of experience in rugged mobile applications.
Advanced technology, innovative design, and a rugged case are just a
few highlights of your iX104AtR system. Equally important is
Xplore’s commitment to ensuring that you are treated with the same
respect and honesty you offer to your customers and peers every day.

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Who this handbook is for
This handbook provides instructions for using Xplore Technologies
iX104AtR Tablet PCs.
This handbook assumes that you have basic experience using
computers and Microsoft®Windows®.

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About your computer
The iX104AtR is a high-performance tablet PC that runs on the
Microsoft Windows XP®Professional Tablet PC Edition operating
system.
The method you use to control the tablet depends on the tablet model,
as follows:
Note
In this handbook, all information applies to all models unless
otherwise noted.
All iX104AtR tablets have been engineered and tested to meet
Military Standards for Environmental Extremes (MIL STD 810F).
Your tablet includes the following features that make it exceptionally
rugged and durable:
■Durable, long-lasting, dense magnesium enclosure
■Interior and exterior multi-layer magnesium frames and cavities
Tablet Model Digitizer/Touchscreen Control Method
iX104AtR Digitizer Special, enhanced pen
(included with the tablet)
iX104AtR2Combined digitizer
and touchscreen
• Special, enhanced
pen (included with the
tablet)
• Your finger
• Any suitable pointing
device

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■ISODAMP®shock absorbing materials in patented bumpering
system and gasket protection mechanisms
■Shock-isolated hard disk
■Integrated, protected wireless LAN and WAN antennas for dual
mode operation
■Locked in place memory, cables, and connectors
■Proprietary thermal management system

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Package contents
Check to make sure your iX104AtR package includes the following
items:
■Quick Start Guide
■Battery pack
■Power cord
■AC adapter
■Pen
■Pen tether
■iX104AtR pen tablet
■Warranty information kit
■This handbook
Optional accessories
Your package also includes any optional accessories you ordered.
Optional accessories
Docking options
• X-Stand Desktop Docking Station
• X-Dock Vehicle Docking Station
Carrying cases
• Ballistic nylon hands-free carry case
• Leather portfolio case

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Storage options
• External USB floppy disk drive
• External USB CD-ROM drive
Memory
• 512 MB and 1 GB PC3200 SODIMM DDR RAM
• 80 GB 2.5-inch rugged hard disk
Power options
• AC adapter with U.S. cord
• Main battery pack (42 watt hours)
• Extended life battery pack (56 watt hours)
• Auto adapter (cigarette lighter adapter)
Additional accessories
• USB non-rugged mini keyboard (83-key)
• USB rugged, backlit mini keyboard (83-key)
• Screen protectors (2-pack)
• Passive stylus
• Active stylus
• Pen tether
• Slipcover case with hand straps
Optional accessories (continued)

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Contacting Xplore
If you purchased your tablet from an authorized Xplore dealer,
contact the dealer for service and support.
If you purchased your tablet directly from Xplore, use any of the
following methods to contact Xplore for service and support:
Before you contact Xplore, have the following information ready so
that the customer support representative can quickly provide a
solution:
Toll free 1-866-296-8541, extension 222
Fax [phone]
E-mail [email protected]
Web site http://www.xploretech.com
Product name: iX104AtR
Product serial number
Purchase date
Conditions under which the problem occurred
Any error messages that were displayed
Type of device connected, if any
The serial number is on
the back of the tablet.
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