MobileDemand
xTablet T1600
Rugged Tablet User’s Guide
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Table of Contents
BEFORE YOU
S
TART
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6
PACKAGE C
ONTENTS
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6
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
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7
Front View ............................................................................................................. 7
Back View .............................................................................................................. 8
Bottom View .......................................................................................................... 9
Left View ............................................................................................................... 9
Right View ............................................................................................................ 10
STATUS
I
NDICATORS
.....................................................................................
10
GETTING
STARTED ..................................................................
11
INSTALLING THE BATTERY
...............................................................................
11
Charging the Battery..............................................................................................11
When to replace the Battery Pack ........................................................................... 12
Removing the Battery ........................................................................................... 12
CONNECTING THE
P
OWER
.............................................................................
13
Connecting the AC Adapter .................................................................................... 13
Using Battery Power.............................................................................................. 13
STARTING YOUR TABLET PC
..........................................................................
14
Turning On Your Device......................................................................................... 14
Turning Off Your Device......................................................................................... 14
OPERATING
YOUR
TABLET
PC....................................................
15
USING THE QUICK
M
ENU
..............................................................................
15
Quick Menu Overview............................................................................................ 15
Configuring the SETUP Menu Settings ..................................................................... 18
Configuring HotKey………………………….. ..................................................................... 19
Configuring External WWAN Antenna Switching Mode............................................... 20
Configuring the Light Sensor Settings..................................................................... 21
Configuring the External GPS Antenna Switching Mode............................................. 22
USING THE
C
AMERA
....................................................................................
23
Camera Application............................................................................................. 23
MAKING
CONNECTIONS ........................................................
27
INSTALLING THE MEMORY
C
ARD
......................................................................
27
INSTALLING THE SIM CARD
..........................................................................
28
C
ONNECTING
THE
M
ICROPHONE
/H
EADSET
.................................................................
28
CONNECTING USB
D
EVICES
..........................................................................
29
CONNECTING TO WIRELESS C
ONNECTIONS
.........................................................
30
USING THE BIOS SETUP
UTILITY..........................................
34
BIOS SETUP
M
ENU
....................................................................................
34
MAIN
M
ENU
.............................................................................................
36
EN-5
ADVANCED MENU
......................................................................................
37
BOOT
M
ENU
.............................................................................................
38
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SECURITY
M
ENU
........................................................................................
39
SAVE & EXIT
M
ENU
....................................................................................
40
APPENDIX .............................................................................
41
C
OPYRIGHT
..............................................................................................
41
SAFETY
Information
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42
Handling and Maintenance
.......................................................................
44
REGULATORY
Safety S
TATEMENTS
...................................................................
45
Federal Communications Commission Statement...................................................... 45
Canada, Industry Canada (IC) Notices..................................................................... 45
Declaration of Conformity ...................................................................................... 45
802.11 Radio Precaution Statement........................................................................ 45
RF exposure warning............................................................................................. 45
Canada, Industry Canada (IC) Notices..................................................................... 45
Battery Disposal ................................................................................................... 46
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT ..................................................................................... 46
Caution for Adaptor............................................................................................... 48
Battery Safety ...................................................................................................... 48
Caution for RJ-45.................................................................................................. 48
SAFETY
I
NSTRUCTIONS
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49
xTablet T1600 User Guide 7
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Before You Start
Before You Start
Congratulations on your purchase of this tablet PC.
This rugged tablet PC is portable and provides users with maximum mobile
computing experience in a wide range of working environments. Before you
begin using your tablet PC, read this chapter to familiarize yourself with the main
components installed in the system.
Package Contents
If any of following items is damaged, please contact MobileDemand.
Tablet PC AC adapter Power cord
Stylus Pen Hand strap X-strap
NOTE
•
The pictures are for reference only, actual items may slightly differ.
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Product Overview
Front View
Before You Start
No.
Item
Description
1
Program button
Tap to enter the chosen program. (user definition)
2
Front camera
Use for video conference.
3
Ambient light sensor
Use to detect the current level of visible light in the
surrounding environment.
4
Microphone
Record the surrounding sound.
5
Function button
The button functionality can be assigned via Quick
Menu.
•
Scanner button: Press to trigger the Barcode
scan function if the barcode scanner is enabled.
•
Camera button: Press to take a picture.
6
Home key
Tap to return to the Start screen (Windows 8 only).
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Before You Start
Back View
No.
Item
Description
1
Barcode scanner
Scan barcodes.
2
Camera LED flash
Provide additional lighting when taking pictures
under low light environment.
3
Rear camera
Use to take pictures.
4
Battery compartment
Contain the battery.
5
Battery latch release
button
Press and hold the button to slide the battery
latch to the unlock position.
6
Speaker
Emit sound.
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Bottom View
Before You Start
No.
Item
Description
1
Audio Combo jack
Connect a headphone or an external speakers or
microphone.
2
USB 3.0 ports (x2)
Connect USB 3.0 peripheral devices.
3
Memory card slot
Use to insert memory cards to transfer pictures,
music, and data between your Tablet PC and flash
compatible devices. The card reader supports SD
(Secure Digital), SDXC, SDHC, Mini-SD (with
adapter), Micro-SD (with adapter).
4
SIM card slot
Use to insert a SIM card for WWAN, Gobi 3000, or
LTE module connection.
Left View
No.
Item
Description
1
Power button
Press to turn your tablet PC on or off.
2
Volume buttons
Press to adjust the volume level.
3
Kensington lock slot
Connect a Kensington-compatible tablet PC
security lock.
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Before You Start
Right View
No.
Item
Description
1
Docking connector
Connect the tablet PC to a docking station.
2
DC-in jack
Connect the power adapter.
Status Indicators
The status indicators in the upper side of the tablet PC light up when a particular
function of the tablet PC is active.
Icon
Item
Description
Power
The LED always lights on (green) when the system is
running. When the system is in sleep mode, the LED
blinks.
RF
Indicate the status of RF (WLAN, WWAN, GPS, or
Bluetooth) communication. The LED always lights on
(blue) when the function is enabled.
Battery
Indicate the battery status:
•
Green: when battery is fully charged (95% or above)
•
Orange: when battery is charging
•
Flashing orange: charging error
•
Red: when battery capacity is lower than 10%
•
Off: when discharged
NOTE
•
On Windows 8.1 OS, you need to install the Quick Menu application in order to
verify the RF signal status.
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Getting Started
Getting Started
This chapter will help you get started using the device.
Installing the Battery
To install the battery, follow the steps below:
1. Align and insert the battery to the
battery compartment.
2. Push completely until the battery locks
into place.
3. Slide the battery latch to the lock
position to secure the battery.
Charging the Battery
The Lithium-ion battery is not fully-charged upon purchase.
To charge the battery, follow the steps below:
1. Install the battery to your tablet PC. See procedures above.
2. Connect the AC adapter to the DC-in jack of your tablet PC.
3. Connect the AC adapter to the power cord.
4. Plug the power cord to an electrical outlet.
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Getting Started
When to replace the Battery Pack
The battery performance gradually decreases over time and usage. We recommend
you to replace your battery pack after 18 to 24 months of usage.
Removing the Battery
To remove the battery, follow the steps below:
1. Press and hold the battery latch release
button to slide the battery latch to the
unlock position.
2. Remove the battery out of the battery
compartment.
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Getting Started
Connecting the Power
Your tablet PC can be powered up using the AC adapter or the Lithium-ion battery.
Connecting the AC Adapter
The AC adapter powers up your tablet PC and charges the battery.
1. Connect the AC adapter to the DC-in jack of your tablet PC.
2. Connect the AC adapter to the power cord.
3. Plug the power cord to an electrical outlet.
Using Battery Power
1. Install a charged battery in the battery compartment.
2. Remove the AC adapter (if plugged). Your tablet PC will automatically use the
battery power.
NOTE
•
If your tablet PC is connected to an electrical outlet and the battery is installed,
your tablet PC uses power from the electrical outlet.
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Getting Started
Starting Your Tablet PC
Turning On Your Device
Press the button until the Power LED lights up.
Turning Off Your Device
It is important to properly shut down your tablet PC to avoid the loss of unsaved
data. To shut down your tablet PC, do the following:
On Windows 8
1. On the Start screen, swipe in from the
right edge of the screen, then tap
Settings.
2. Tap Power > Shut down.
On Windows 7
Click Start ( ) > Shut down.
Wait for your tablet PC to turn off power
completely before removing the power source (if
necessary).
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Operating Your Tablet PC
Operating Your Tablet PC
This chapter will guide you on how to use your Tablet PC.
Using the Quick Menu
To enter the Quick menu:
•
On Windows 8: In Apps view, tap Quick Menu ( ). You can also access the
Quick menu on the task bar.
•
On Windows 7: Tap the arrow on the task bar to display
hidden icons. Then tap the Quick Menu icon ( ).
Quick Menu Overview
Windows 8 Windows
7
Icon
Item
Description
Airplane
mode
Tap the icon to enable/disable airplane mode.
NOTE
•
When the Airplane mode is enabled, the wireless
network (WLAN and WWAN), Bluetooth, and GPS will
be automatically disabled.
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Operating Your Tablet PC
Icon
Item
Description
WLAN
Tap the icon to enable/disable the Wi-Fi (WLAN) function.
WWAN/GPS
Tap the icon to enable/disable the WWAN/GPS function.
(Windows 7 only)
WWAN
Tap the icon to enable/disable the WWAN function.
(Windows 8 only)
Bluetooth
Tap the icon to enable/disable the Bluetooth function.
GPS
Tap the icon to enable/disable the GPS function.
(Windows 8 only)
Auto-rotate
Tap the icon to enable/disable the Auto-Rotate screen
function.
Setup
Tap the respective tab to set hotkey, light sensor, external
GPS antenna, and external WWAN antenna settings.
For details, refer to “Configuring the SETUP Menu
Settings”.
Information
Tap the icon to view the battery charge cycle, Bios
version, EC version, and Quick Menu version.
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Operating Your Tablet PC
Icon
Item
Description
Keyboard
Tap the icon to display/hide the on-screen keyboard
(OSK.exe). (Windows 7 only)
Mobility
center
Tap the icon to adjust brightness, screen orientation,
volume, external display, battery status, sync, wireless
network, and presentation settings.
Barcode
Tap the icon to enable/disable the Barcode function.
External
Devices
Tap the icon to enable/disable the External Device
function.
NOTE
•
If the icon is gray (i.e. ), this indicates the current function is disabled.
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Operating Your Tablet PC
Configuring the SETUP Menu Settings
In Quick Menu, you can set the following settings via Setup menu:
b
c
a
d
a. Programmable Button
b. External GPS Antenna
c. Light Sensor
d. External WWAN Antenna
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Operating Your Tablet PC
Configuring Hotkey
Tap the Programmable Button tab to configure the Function or Program
button.
•
If the device is not installed with a barcode scanner, the Function button can
be set as the shutter button when using the Camera.
•
To assign an application to the Program button, do the following:
I. Tap the folder icon ( ) to set up an application for the Program button.
II. Select the desired application and tap Open.
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Operating Your Tablet PC
Configuring External WWAN Antenna Switching Mode
Tap the External WWAN Antenna tab to enable/disable the device to
automatically switch to the external WWAN antenna when it is affixed on a
docking station.
•
Dock with external WWAN antenna: The device will be automatically
switched to the external WWAN antenna when docking.
•
Dock without external WWAN antenna: The device will NOT be
automatically switched to the external WWAN antenna when docking.
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