Getac Technology E100AVL User Manual
E100AVL
USER’S MANUAL
June 2012
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Getting Started ............................................................. 1-1
Getting the Tablet PC Running .............................................. 1-2
Unpacking ........................................................................... 1-2
Installing the Battery Pack and Connecting to AC Power 1-3
Turning On and Off the Tablet PC .................................... 1-6
Taking a Look at the Tablet PC .............................................. 1-7
Front Components .............................................................. 1-7
Rear Components ............................................................... 1-9
Right-Side Components .................................................... 1-10
Left-Side Components ...................................................... 1-11
Top Components .............................................................. 1-12
Bottom Components ........................................................ 1-12
Chapter 2 Operating Your Tablet PC ............................................. 2-1
Using the Touchscreen............................................................ 2-2
Using the Input Panel ............................................................. 2-4
Using the Keypad .................................................................... 2-5
Control Buttons .................................................................. 2-5
Numeric Keypad with Alternative Functions .................... 2-6
Cursor-Control Keys with Alternative Functions .............. 2-7
Using the Network Features .................................................. 2-8
Using the LAN ..................................................................... 2-8
Using the Wireless LAN (Optional) .................................... 2-9
Using the BT Feature (Optional) .......................................... 2-11
Turning On/Off the BT Radio ........................................... 2-11
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Chapter 3 Managing Power ........................................................... 3-1
AC Adapter .............................................................................. 3-2
Battery Pack ............................................................................. 3-3
Charging the Battery Pack ................................................. 3-3
Checking the Battery Level ................................................ 3-4
Replacing the Battery Pack ................................................ 3-5
Battery Low Signals and Actions ....................................... 3-7
Power Management ............................................................... 3-8
Hibernation ......................................................................... 3-9
Power-Saving Tips ................................................................. 3-10
Appendix A Specifications ............................................................... A-1
Appendix B Regulatory Information .............................................. B-1
USA – FCC ................................................................................ B-2
Class B .................................................................................. B-2
Notes .................................................................................... B-3
RF Exposure Information (SAR) ......................................... B-3
Canada – ICC ............................................................................ B-4
Class B .................................................................................. B-4
RSS-210 ................................................................................ B-4
Europe – EU Declaration of Conformity ................................ B-7
Notes .................................................................................. B-10
Safety Notices ........................................................................ B-11
About the Battery ............................................................. B-11
About the AC Adapter ..................................................... B-12
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Chapter 1
Getting Started
Congratulations on purchasing this rugged Tablet PC.
This chapter first tells you step by step how to get the Tablet PC up and
running. Then, you will find a section briefly introducing the external
components of the Tablet PC.
Getting Started 1-1
Getting the Tablet PC Running
Unpacking
After unpacking the shipping carton, you should find these standard items:
z Tablet PC
z Accessories:
− AC adapter
− AC power cord
− Screen protector film (already attached to the screen)
− Stylus
Inspect all the items. If any item is damaged or missing, notify your dealer
immediately.
Keep the shipping carton and packing materials in case you need to ship or
store the Tablet PC in the future.
Getting Started
1-2
Installing the Battery Pack and Connecting
to AC Power
The Tablet PC operates either on the external AC power or internal battery
power. It is suggested that you use AC power when starting up the Tablet PC
for the very 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. Remove the rubber bumper by unfastening 6 screws (as shown below)
from the bumper.
Getting Started 1-3
4. Remove the battery cover by unfastening 8 screws (as shown below)
from the cover.
5. Fit the battery pack into place (n). Tighten two screws (o).
6. Replace the battery cover and the rubber bumper.
Getting Started
1-4
7. Plug the DC cord of the AC adapter to the power connector of the Tablet
PC (
). Plug the female end of the AC power cord to the AC adapter and
n
the male end to an electrical outlet (
o
).
8. Power is being supplied from the electrical outlet to the AC adapter and
onto your Tablet PC. Now, you are ready to turn on the Tablet PC.
CAUTION:
z 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.
z When unplugging the connector, always hold the plug head. Never pull
on the cord.
NOTE: When the AC adapter is connected, it also charges the battery pack.
For information on using battery power, see Chapter 3.
Getting Started 1-5
Turning On and Off the Tablet PC
Turning On
Press the power button (
Windows should start.
). The operating system such as Microsoft
Turning Off
When you finish a working session, you can stop the system by turning off
the power or leaving it in Sleep or Hibernation mode:
To... Do this...
Power off
(Shutdown)
Use the Windows Start menu in the lower left and follow
the shutdown procedure.
Sleep Press the power button* or use the Windows Start menu
to put the Tablet PC in Sleep mode.
Hibernate Use the Windows Start menu to put the Tablet PC in
Hibernation mode.
* “Sleep” is the default setting of the power button. You may change what
the power button does in Windows Control Panel.
Press the power button to resume or turn on the system from any of these
modes.
Getting Started
1-6
Taking a Look at the Tablet PC
NOTE: Depending on the model you purchased, the appearance of your
Tablet PC may not be exactly the same as those shown in this manual.
Front Components
Ref Component Description
Touchscreen Displays and receives information for the Tablet PC.
n
Power Button Turns the power ON and OFF (Sleep mode by default).
o
The green LED beside the button glows when the
power is on and blinks when the system is in Sleep
mode.
Microphone Receives sound and voice to record voice.
p
Control Buttons
q
Fn Toggles the Fn keylock ON and OFF.
Getting Started 1-7
Ref Component Description
r
Menu Toggles the “OSD Control Panel” ON and OFF.
Indicators
RF (Radio
Frequency)
Battery Charge
Hard Disk
Drive
Toggles the keypad lock ON and OFF.
Lights green when RF radio is on.
Lights green when the battery is fully charged.
Lights amber when the battery is being charged.
Blinks red (once per second) when the battery’s
capacity is below 10%.
Blinks red rapidly (once per 0.5 second) when there is a
thermal protection problem with the battery. Ask for
repair service in case this happens.
Blinks amber when the battery charging is in an
abnormal state. Replace the battery in case this
happens.
Lights green when hard disk drive is being accessed.
Lights red when the optional heater is on during
system operation.
Blinks red when the optional heater is in an abnormal
state.
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Getting Started
1-8
Numeric
Keypad
Cursor-control
Keys
Speaker Sends out sound and voice from your Tablet PC.
Provides number, Delete, and Enter keys. When Fn
keylock is on, the keys provide alternative functions.
Serves as the arrow keys. When Fn keylock is on, the
keys provide alternative functions.
Rear Components
Ref Component Description
Battery Pack Inside is the battery pack that supplies power to your
n
Tablet PC when external power is not connected.
o
Docking
Connector
Connects to the Docking Station (available as an
option).
Getting Started 1-9
Right-Side Components
Ref Component Description
Tether Hole Stylus tethered to this hole.
n
o
1-10
Stylus Serves as the input device by tapping on the
touchscreen to make selections and enter information.
Getting Started
Left-Side Components
Ref Component Description
RJ-45 Connector Connects the LAN cable.
n
USB Ports Each of the two ports connects a USB device, such as
o
a USB flash disk, printer, digital camera, joystick, and
more.
Getting Started 1-11
Top Components
Ref Component Description
ExpressCard Slot Accepts an ExpressCard for additional functions.
n
Headphone Out
o
Connector
Connects a set of headphones or external speakers
with amplifier
Bottom Components
Ref Component Description
Power Connector Connects the AC adapter.
n
1-12
Getting Started
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