Getac Technology E100AVL2 Users manual
E100-AVL
USER’S MANUAL
June 2012
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The information in this manual is subject to change without notice.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Getting Started .......................................... 1-1
Getting the Rugged PC Running ..................................... 1-2
Unpacking ............................................................... 1-2
Installing the Battery Pack and Connecting to AC Power . 1-3
Turning On and Off the Rugged PC ............................ 1-6
Taking a Look at the Rugged PC .................................. 1-8
Front Components ..................................................... 1-8
Rear Components .................................................... 1-10
Right-Side Components............................................. 1-11
Left-Side Components .............................................. 1-12
Top Components ..................................................... 1-13
Bottom Components .................................................. 1-13
Chapter 2 Operating Your Rugged 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
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Using the BT Feature (Optional) ................................. 2-12
Turning On/Off the BT Radio ................................... 2-12
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-5
Class B ................................................................. B-5
RSS-210 ............................................................... B-5
Europe – EU Declaration of Conformity ........................... B-8
Notes ....................................................................B-11
Safety Notices ........................................................... B-13
About the Battery ................................................... B-13
About the AC Adapter ............................................. B-14
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Chapter 1
Getting Started
Congratulations on purchasing this rugged Rugged PC.
This chapter first tells you step by step how to get the Rugged PC up and running.
Then, you will find a section briefly introducing the external components of the Rugged
PC.
Getting Started 1-1
Getting the Rugged PC Running
Unpacking
After unpacking the shipping carton, you should find these standard items:
Rugged PC
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 Rugged PC in the future.
1-2 Getting Started
Installing the Battery Pack and Connecting to AC
Power
The Rugged PC operates either on the external AC power or internal battery power.
It is suggested that you use AC power when starting up the Rugged PC for the
very first time.
CAUTION: Use only the AC adapter included with your Rugged PC.
Using other AC adapters may damage the Rugged PC.
1. Make sure that the Rugged PC is turned off.
2. Place the Rugged 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 (). Tighten two screws ().
6. Replace the battery cover and the rubber bumper.
1-4 Getting Started
7. Plug the DC cord of the AC adapter to the power connector of the Rugged
PC (). Plug the female end of the AC power cord to the AC adapter and
the male end to an electrical outlet ().
8. Power is being supplied from the electrical outlet to the AC adapter and onto
your Rugged PC. Now, you are ready to turn on the Rugged PC.
CAUTION:
When you disconnect the AC adapter, disconnect from the
electrical outlet first and then from the Rugged PC. A
reverse procedure may damage the AC adapter or the Rugged
PC.
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
in the lower left and follow the
enu to put
ibernation
Turning On and Off the Rugged PC
Turning On
Press the power button ( ). The operating system such as Microsoft Windows
should start.
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)
Sleep Press the power button* or use the Windows Start m
Hibernate Use the Windows Start menu to put the Rugged PC in H
* “Sleep” is the default setting of the power button. You may change what the
power button does in Windows Control Panel.
1-6 Getting Started
Use the Windows Start menu
shutdown procedure.
the Rugged PC in Sleep mode.
mode.
Press the power button to resume or turn on the system from any of these modes.
Getting Started 1-7
the power
Taking a Look at the Rugged PC
NOTE: Depending on the model you purchased, the appearance of
your Rugged 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 Rugged PC.
Power Button Turns the power ON and OFF (Sleep mode by default).
Microphone Receives sound and voice to record voice.
Control Buttons
Fn Toggles the Fn keylock ON and OFF.
1-8 Getting Started
The green LED beside the button glows when
is on and blinks when the system is in Sleep mode.
s capacity
Blinks red rapidly (once per 0.5 second) when there is
Ask for repair
Blinks amber when the battery charging is in an abnormal
onal heater is on during system
the keys
Ref Component Description
Menu Toggles the “OSD Control Panel” ON and OFF.
Indicators
RF (Radio
Frequency)
Battery Charge Lights green when the battery is fully charged.
Hard Disk Drive Lights green when hard disk drive is being accessed.
Toggles the keypad lock ON and OFF.
Lights green when RF radio is on.
Lights amber when the battery is being charged.
Blinks red (once per second) when the battery’
is below 10%.
a thermal protection problem with the battery.
service in case this happens.
state. Replace the battery in case this happens.
Lights red when the opti
operation.
Blinks red when the optional heater is in an abnormal state.
Numeric Keypad Provides number, Delete, and Enter keys. When Fn keylock
is on, the keys provide alternative functions.
Cursor-control
Keys
Speaker Sends out sound and voice from your Rugged PC.
Serves as the arrow keys. When Fn keylock is on,
provide alternative functions.
Getting Started 1-9
Rear Components
Ref Component Description
Battery Pack Inside is the battery pack that supplies power to your Rugged
Docking
Connector
1-10 Getting Started
PC when external power is not connected.
Connects to the Docking Station (available as an option).
on the touchscreen to
Right-Side Components
Ref Component Description
Tether Hole Stylus tethered to this hole.
Stylus Serves as the input device by tapping
make selections and enter information.
Getting Started 1-11
a USB device, such as
Left-Side Components
Ref
1-12 Getting Started
Component Description
RJ-45 Connector Connects the LAN cable.
USB Ports Each of the two ports connects
a USB flash disk, printer, digital camera, joystick, and
more.
Connects a set of headphones or external speakers with
Top Components
Ref
Component Description
ExpressCard Slot Accepts an ExpressCard for additional functions.
Headphone Out
Connector
amplifier
Bottom Components
Ref
Component Description
Power Connector Connects the AC adapter.
Getting Started 1-13
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