Hand Held Products ALGIZ 8X User Manual

ALGIZ 8X User Manual

ALGIZ 8X

User’s Manual V1.0

ALGIZ 8X User Manual

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specified use without further testing or modification.

Warranty

Handheld Inc. guarantees that all Handheld products will be free including

material and workmanship defects for one year from the invoice date. If the customer

discovers any defects, Handheld will, at its option, repair or replace the defective

product without any charge to customers, and ship the returned product with prepaid

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must be properly packaged in its original packaging to be qualified for warranty service.

If there is a time gap of over 30 days between the date marked on the serial

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shipping date. The third and fourth digits of the serial numbers stand for the

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manufacturing year and the fifth digit stands for the manufacturing month (e. g., with

A for October, B for November and C for December). For example, the serial number

1W10Axxxxxxxx means October of year 2010.

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We provide service guide for any problem as follow steps：

1. Visit Handheld website www.handheldgroup.comto get the updated product

information.

2. Contact with your distributor, sales representative, or our customer service

center for technical support if you need further assistance. You may have the

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specific information in terms of installation and operation of all our products. Please

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Safety Precautions

 Warning!

Always completely disconnect the power cord from the

device before you uncover the device and work on the hardware.

Do not connect the electronic device with power socket while the

power is on. Sensitive electronic components can be damaged by

sudden power surges. Only experienced electronics personnel are

suggested to open mechanical housing.

 Caution!

Always ground yourself to remove any static charge before

touching the CPU card. The electronic devices are very sensitive

to static electricity. For safety concerns, please use a grounding

wrist strap all the time. Place all electronic components in a static-

dissipative surface or static-shielded bag when they are outside

of the chassis.

UL Safety Announcement

UL Classification: Class I mark: with respect to electronic shock; Fire and

hazardous material only in accordance with the regulation of UL-60950

and CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 601.1.

 Power Supply Announcement

The Handheld Rugged Tablet PC Power is supplied by Power Adapter and Battery

Pack, the power rating announcement and manufacturer information are listed as

below.

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Power Notice!

Please notice that the power code of adapter needs to be connected to the ground (earth).

Please push the power button for at least 4 seconds to enter sleep mode.

Starting and Stopping the Tablet PC).

Power Adapter

Manufacture: EDAC Power Electronics Co Ltd
Model: EA10633B(01)Level IV
Input Rated: 100-240Vac, 2.0A, 50-60Hz.
Output Rated: DC 19V, 3.42A.

Battery Pack

Manufacture :JHT Electronic Co., Ltd
Model: ALG8X-08A
Rated: 5200mAh DC 7.6V

WARNING

Do not fix or replace battery, it may cause explosion!
Only use with specified battery by following the
manufacturer’s user manual’s instruction.

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Chapter 1

Read Me First

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1. Safety Information

Follow and adhere to all warnings and instructions in this manual. For your safety, please read all

safety and operating instructions before using the product. Keep this manual for future

reference.

Precaution on Battery Pack

1. Do not expose the battery pack to excessive heat, or extreme heat (Near fire, in direct sunlight for

example) generation of heat, ignition or rupture may result

2. Do not disassemble, modify, or insert sharp objects into the battery pack. Electrolyte leakage,

generation of heat, ignition or rupture may result.

3. Do not short the Positive (+) and Negative (-) terminals of the battery. Generation of heat, ignition or

rupture may result. When carrying or storing the device, do not place the battery pack together with

articles that may contact electricity.

4. Do not apply shocks to the battery by dropping it or applying strong pressure to It. Electrolyte leakage,

generation of heat, ignition or rupture of battery may occur.

5. Do not charge the battery other than methods those spec using one of the specified methods,

electrolyte leakage.

6. When the battery pack has deteriorated, replace it with a new battery. Continued use of a damaged

battery pack may result in heat generation, ignition or battery rupture.

7. Do not use the battery pack with any other products. The battery pack is rechargeable and is only

designed for this specific product. If it is used with a product generation of heat, ignition or rupture

may result.

8. Do not use this product with battery other than the On

9. Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of Used Batteries According to the

Instructions.

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General Product Safety

1. This product should not be used near water such as bathtubs, sinks, swimming pools, wet basement,

etc.

2. Do not block any ventilation openings. Do not place the product against a wall or in an enclosed space

as doing so might impede the flow of cooling air.

3. Do not place the product near any heat sources such as radiators, warm air intakes, stoves or other

heat-generating devices (including amplifiers or other heat

4. Do not disregard the safety that a polarized or grounded connection can provide. A polarized

connection consists of two plugs, one of which is larger than the other. A grounded connection has

two blades and a third one that is grounded. If the main plug provided cannot be inserted into your

outlet, consult an electrician to replace your obsolete outlet.

5. Protect the power cord from being crushed or pinched, particularly in the area of the plugs, any

receptacles used, and the point of exit from the apparatus. Do not break off the ground pin of the

power cord.

6. Use only accessories specified. by the manufacturer

7. Use only with its transport carriage, stand, tripod, c product. When using a carriage, move the carriage

assembly with the product carefully to avoid damage from falling over.

8. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when it is not being used for long periods.

9. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. A been damaged in any way, for example if the power

cord have fallen inside the unit, if the product has been exposed to rain or moisture, if it does not

operate normally or if it has been dropped.

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2. Handling and Maintenance

Follow and adhere to all warnings and instructions in this manual. For you’rethelongevity of the product

usage, pleaseread all operating instructions before usingthe product. Keep this manual for future

reference.

General Guideline

1. Keep the product at least 13 cm (5 inches) away from electrical appliances that can generate a strong

magnetic field such as TV, refrigerator, motoror a large audiospeaker.

2. Do not place heavy objects on top of the tablet computer as this may damage the display.

3. The screen surface can be easily scratched. Use with care. Do not use paper towels to clean the display

but use the included cleaning cloth. Avoid touching it with a pen or pencil.

4. To maximize the life of the backlight in the display, allow backlight to automatically turn off as a result

of power management. Avoid using a screen saver or other software that prevents the power

management from working.

Cleaning Guideline

1. Use a soft cloth moistened with water or a non-alkaline detergent to wipe the exterior of the product.

2. Gently wipe the display with a soft, lint-free cloth. Do not use alcohol or detergent on the product.

Touchscreen Guideline

1. Use your finger or the stylus on the display.Using sharp or metallic object may causescratches and

damage the display, therebycausing errors.

2. Use a soft cloth to remove dirt on the display. The touchscreen surface has a special protective coating

that prevents dirt from sticking to it. Not using a soft cloth may cause damage to the special protective

coating on the touchscreen surface. To clean off hard to remove dirt, blow some steam on the

particular area and gently wipe away using a soft cloth.

3. Do not use excessive force on the display. Avoid placing objects on top of the display as this may cause

the glass to break.

4. When there is a noticeable discrepancy in the operation of the touchscreen function (your touch does

not correlate to the proper location on the screen), recalibrate the touchscreen display.

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Chapter 2

Getting Started

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Thank you for purchasing ALGIZ 8X rugged Tablet Computer. The rugged design allows you to use it in
harsh outdoor environments.

This chapter tells you step by step how to get the Tablet Computer up and running. You will find
instructions for the following procedures:

 System Specification
 Unpacking
 Description of Parts
 First Time Operations
 Powering On/Off

1. System Specification

System

Processor

Intel® Pentium® Processor N3710

(2M Cache, up to 2.56 GHz)

BIOS

AMI System BIOS

Memory

1 x SODIMM, DDR3L 16004GB

Storage

SATA III 6Gb/s M.2 SSD 128GB

Audio

Digital Microphone with noise canceling (Internal)

1.5W Speaker (Internal)

Display Specification

Size

8” (16:10)

Resolution

800 x 1280

Brightness

700 cd/m2 (typ.)

Touch

Projected Capacitive Touch.Support Normal Mode,

Rain Mode, Gloves Mode.

I/O Connectors

Right Side

2x USB 3.0 , 1xMicro HDMI ,4 different types of inter­changeable I/O Port(Dummy--Deafault,LAN,COM,2D Barcode,

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Bottom Side

1x Pogo-pin for Docking, 1x DC Power Jack

Rear Side

1x Pogo-pin for Expansion I/O Port

Buttons and Indicators

Control Button

1 x Power (Front)

1 x Touch Lock Key,1 x Menu Key, 1x Home Key,

2 programmable Function Keys

LED indicators

1 x Power LED (Green)

1 x Storage(Green)

1 x Battery (Green & Red)

1 x Configuration (It should be off unless configured by the
user.)

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2. Unpacking

Check and identify the supplied accessories:

 Tablet Computer

 Standard Battery

 Power Adapter

 Power Cord and Plugs

 Capacitive Touch Stylus(Optional)

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3. Description Of Parts

Front:

Left:

No

Item

Description

1

Front Camera

2 Megapixel Webcam

2

LED Indicators:

Show the current status
of the Tablet Computer

Front LED Indicators Detail:

3

Touch Screen

Display and act as one of
the inputs for the Tablet
Computer

4

Power Button

Power on/off tablet

5

Touch Lock

All function keys and
touch will not be able to
work.

6

Menu Button

Hottab Quick Access

7

Home Button

Windows Start Menu

8.

F1 Button

Programmable function
key configured by Hottab
Utility

No

Item

Description

8

F2 Button

Programmable function
key configured by Hottab
Utility

9

Digital
Microphone

With noise canceling
function.

10

USB 3.0

High speed USB port
connects to USB devices,
such as USB flash drive,
mouse, keyboard,
printer, etc.

11

Micro HDMI

HDMI output to external
display

12

Changeable
I/O Port

Adapter port for
LAN/RS232/2D Barcode
Reader. Default is
dummy.

13

Power Jack

DC-IN power input jack

14

MicroSD Card
Reader

Memory card reader port
for MicroSD Card

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Rear:

Bottom:

No

Item

Description

13

Rear Camera

8MP Autofocus Camera.
Captures photos and
videos.

14

Service
Windows

15

Expansion Port

Provide optional
connectivity to custom
modules for special
application (Lima,Hotel).

16

Main Battery
Slot

For Main Battery pack.

No

Item

Description

17

MicroSD Card
Port

Memory card card reader
port

18

Power Jack

DC-IN power input jack

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Docking
Connector

Port to docking solutions
such as vehicle docking to
provide power and
external antenna

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4. HotKey For Specific Functions

For the physical buttons on the ALGIZ 8X tablet computer, in addition to their dedicated functions
detailed in the previous section, they can also be used to emulate commonly used keyboard key strokes.
Under different scenario, a single physical button or acombination of physical buttons provide different
keyboard key strokes, which are specified below:

Under POST (before Windows boots up):

Buttons

Keystroke

Menu

F7 to enter BIOS
setup screen

F1

Recovery Menu

F2

ESC

Menu + F1

Enter

Under Windows:

Buttons

Keystroke

Power

Power ON/ OFF

Touch Lock

All function keys and
touch will not be able
to work.

Menu

Hottab Quick Access

Home

Normal start menu
Quick Access

F1

Default: Web Browser

F2

Default: Windows 10
Action Center

LED Indicators:

Item

Description

Power Indicator

Green– Tablet is ON
No light – Tablet is OFF

Battery Status

Orange – AC adapter is plugged in and charging
Green – AC adapter is plugged in and battery is full charged
Solid Red - Low battery (<10%)
Blinking Red – Battery is being hot swapped.
No light – Battery is in use and more than 10%

Disk Activity Indicator

Green - Disk Activity
No light - Disk Idling

Configuration)

It should be off unless configured by the user.

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5. First-time Operation

Inserting Battery Pack

To insert the standard battery pack into the Tablet Computer:

1. Disconnect AC adapter and power cord from the tablet computer.

2. Turn the tablet computer over, back facing up.

3. Insert the battery on the connector-pins side first, and then lower the battery into the battery

compartment. Continue to hold the Battery before battery is fully inserted.

4. Make sure the battery is completely lowered into the compartment before letting go the Battery

will be flat against the housing once fully inserted

Removing the Battery Pack

1. Power off the tablet computer (or put it to sleep). Disconnect any cords connected to the

computer.

2. Turn the tablet computer over, back facing up.

3. Lift the battery out using the opening on side of battery compartment.