RM Slate Quick start guide

Brand: RM

Model: Slate

Type: Quick start guide

RM Slate is a powerful and versatile device that offers a wide range of features and capabilities. With its intuitive touchscreen, long battery life, and robust construction, the RM Slate is perfect for students, professionals, and anyone who needs a reliable and portable computer.

Here are just a few of the things you can do with your RM Slate:

Take notes and draw: The RM Slate's high-resolution touchscreen is perfect for taking notes, sketching, and drawing. With a variety of built-in apps, you can easily create and share your work with others.
Browse the web and stay connected: The RM Slate comes with built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, so you can stay connected wherever you go. Browse the web, check your email, and social media, or stream your favorite movies and TV shows.

Here are just a few of the things you can do with your RM Slate:

Take notes and draw: The RM Slate's high-resolution touchscreen is perfect for taking notes, sketching, and drawing. With a variety of built-in apps, you can easily create and share your work with others.
Browse the web and stay connected: The RM Slate comes with built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, so you can stay connected wherever you go. Browse the web, check your email, and social media, or stream your favorite movies and TV shows.

Quick Start Guide

www.rmeducation.com

Table of Contents

Notice (Information to user):

You are cautioned that changes or modiﬁcations not expressly approved by the party responsible for

compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment.

Notice

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. For P15B equipment This equipment has

been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the

FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference

in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy

and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to

radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular

installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which

can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the

interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

For portable devices

FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement:

1. This Transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other

antenna or transmitter.

2. This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an

uncontrolled environment. This device was tested for typical hand held operations with

the device contacted directly to the human body to the sides of the device. To maintain

compliance with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, avoid direct contact to the

transmitting antenna during transmitting.

FCC Notice

Package List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Exploring the RM Slate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Charging the RM Slate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Starting up the RM Slate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Using the Touchscreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6

Taking Care of your RM Slate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

RM Slate FAQs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

RM Slate Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Quick Start Guide

Package List

Support Disc

(depending on SKU)

Power Adapter

Screen cleaning cloth

Quick Start GuideRM Slate

Touch hotkey¹

Status indicator

Light sensor²

Microphone

Webcam

Power button

Stereo speakers

Exploring the RM Slate

Fan (do not block)

DC input

Mini-HDMI

USB 2.0 ports

Audio input and output for OMTP headset

SD card reader

SIM card reader

Stereo speakers

¹The touch hotkey performs the following functions:

In DOS:

• In the case of an abnormal shut down and subsequent DOS startup the

touch hotkey performs the following keyboard-based functions:

• Short press = “Down arrow” key

• Long press = “Enter” key

In Windows:

• Opens/Minimizes the Launcher

²The Light Sensor performs the following functions:

• Automatically adjusts the brightness of the screen based on ambient light.

• Allows the user to adjust the baseline light level.

Power Button LED

LED Color Power On Power Off Sleep Mode

Blue On Off Blinking

Status Indicator

LED Color Wi-Fi/BT/3G/GPS Enabled Wi-Fi/BT/3G/GPS Disabled

Blue On Off

Administrator

Charging the RM Slate

Starting up the RM Slate

Note: Hold the power button down for 5 seconds to start up the Slate.

Note: Windows login requires user setup and will vary by region.

Using the Touchscreen

Gesture Windows

Usage

Action Diagram

Tapping Click Lightly tapping on an

object in the screen

performs the same

function as a mouse

click. A double tap is the

same as a double click.

Flicking Default:

Pan Up/

Down/

Left/Right

Flicking the screen in

either an up, down, left,

or right allows you to

quickly navigate or scroll

through various screens.

Dragging Mouse

Drag

Holding your ﬁnger on

an item on the screen

while moving your ﬁnger

around allows you to

drag items to different

locations on the screen.

The same motion also

allows you to slowly

scroll through screens.

Pinching Zoom

Out

Touching the screen with

two ﬁngers apart and

pinching together allows

for you to zoom out.

Expanding Zoom In Touching the screen with

two ﬁngers close together

and spreading them out

allows for you to zoom in.

Gesture Windows

Usage

Action Diagram

Rotating Rotation Touching two points on

an image and moving

your ﬁngers in a twisting

motion allows you to

rotate images.

Press and

Tap

Right-

Click

Pressing the screen with

one ﬁnger and then

tapping with a second

ﬁnger nearby brings up

the right-click menu.

Press and

Hold

Right-

Click

Pressing, holding, and

releasing on the screen

with a ﬁnger brings up

the right-click menu.

Using the Touchscreen

Keeping the RM Slate Clean

Use the microﬁber cloth that came in your package to clean the touchscreen.

Avoid getting moisture in openings. Do not use aerosol, sprays, solvents,

alcohol or abrasives to clean the device.

Using Connectors and Ports

Never force a connector into a port. Check for any obstructions on the port.

Ensure that the connector matches the port and that you have positioned the

connector correctly in relation to the port.

Glass Parts

The glass touchscreen could break if the device is dropped on a hard surface

or suffers a substantial impact. Glass cracked due to abuse or misuse is not

covered under warranty.

Handling the RM Slate

Failure to follow the handling information could result in damage to the device.

Taking Care of your RM Slate

Technical Support

If you require technical support go to www.rmeducation.com and click Help Desk

in the left column and select RM Slate for the latest information.

If you still experience problems, telephone support is available in English at

866-728-6758 between 9am and 5pm EST Monday to Friday. Outside of ofﬁce

hours you can use the Easiteach website or email [email protected].

Using the Camera

How can I take a still picture or video with the built-in camera?

The free Google software “Picasa” has a small button that looks like a camera.

Click that button to take a still picture or video. Picasa can be downloaded at

http://picasa.google.com

Display settings

What are the best display settings for a bright screen with large icons?

Go to Control Panel>Appearance and Personalization>Display Select: Medium

125% to increase the size of icons to make them easier to select with your ﬁnger.

In the left panel you can select “Adjust brightness”. Drag the slider on the bottom

of the window to get maximum brightness.

Rotation control

Is it possible to “lock” the slate so it doesn’t change from landscape to portrait view?

Yes. On the task bar, click the up arrow to access the hidden icons. One of the

icons looks like a green gear. It’s called Millennium. By default “automatic screen

rotation” is selected. Deselect this option.

Connecting to a projector

Can the Slate connect to a projector?

Yes. RM Education sells a device called Cables to Go Wireless VGA kit

0029-ACCU-29596. You can also use a mini-HDMI to HDMI cable to connect to

projectors that have HDMI inputs.

Calibrating the screen

How can I calibrate the screen for touch accuracy?

1. Click Start>Control Panel> ‘Hardware and Sound’.

2. In the Tablet PC Settings tab, click ‘Calibrate the screen for pen or touch input’.

3. When the dialog box appears, click Calibrate.

4. Where each cross-hair appears, touch with your ﬁnger.

5. Click Yes, to save the data.

RM Slate FAQs

RM Slate Accessories

Docking Station

Charging Station

The RM Slate Cart stores and charges up to 30

RM Slates, while providing security and easy

portability.

Case

Leather case features a removable bluetooth keyboard,

a stylus holder and an easel stand.

Stylus

Keeps your touchscreen free of ﬁngerprints

and smudges as it gives increased control

over any touchscreen operation.

Optional accessories help you get the most out of your RM Slate. Go to

www.rmeducation.com for more information.

USB port

Microphone

input

Headphone jack

USB port

Ethernet port

DC input

RM Slate Quick start guide

Brand: RM

Model: Slate

Type: Quick start guide

Here are just a few of the things you can do with your RM Slate:

Take notes and draw: The RM Slate's high-resolution touchscreen is perfect for taking notes, sketching, and drawing. With a variety of built-in apps, you can easily create and share your work with others.
Browse the web and stay connected: The RM Slate comes with built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, so you can stay connected wherever you go. Browse the web, check your email, and social media, or stream your favorite movies and TV shows.

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