RuggON PM311B User Manual

Operation

Removing the External Battery

1. Press the locking switch on the top-left side to the unlock position.

Figure 66. Unlock the External Battery

2. Press and hold the release button as shown in the image to release the battery.

3. Hold the battery and angle the top side up to remove.

Figure 67. Removing the External Battery

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4. Flip the connector cover up to remove it from the cover placeholder.

Figure 68. Removing the External Battery Connector Cover

5. Remove the screws securing the external battery bracket.

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Figure 69. Removing the Screws

6. Push the external battery bracket forward the bottom of the PM-311B to release the bracket.

Figure 70. Releasing the External Battery Bracket

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7. Remove the external battery bracket.

Figure 71. Removing the External Battery Bracket

8. Install the connector cover in the external battery compartment to protect the battery
connector.

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Figure 72. Installing the External Battery Connector Cover

Operation

Magnetic Stripe Reader and Barcode Scanner

The Magnetic Stripe Reader (MSR) and Barcode Scanner modules are optional components.
Contact your representative for ordering information.

Installing the Module

1. Power off the PM-311B. See “Powering Off the Device” on page 20.

2. Remove the snap-on module connector cover. See “Removing the Snap-on Module
Connector Cover” on page 31.

3. Align the module correctly. The barcode scanner sensor must be facing the rear of the

device.

4. Align connectors on the module and the device.

5. Insert the device over the connector and press down. An audible click sounds when the

module is installed correctly.

Figure 73. Installing the Module

6. Secure the module and the PM-311B with the screws.

Figure 74. Installing the Screws

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Removing the Module

1. Power off the PM-311B. See “Powering Off the Device” on page 20.

2. Remove the screws securing the module.

Figure 75. Removing the Screws

3. Grasp the module from both sides and gently pull the module off.

4. Remove the module.

Figure 76. Removing the Module

5. Replace the snap-on module connector cover. See “Replacing the Snap-on Module
Connector Cover” on page 32.

Connecting to a Wireless Network

Before you can make use of the PM-311B wireless functions, you need to connect to a network.
The following is a set of procedures for connecting to a wireless network.

1. Before beginning, make sure your Wi-Fi setting is enabled and you are within range of a
wireless network. If your Wi-Fi setting is disabled, proceed to step 2.

 Find the network icon located on the right side of the taskbar. If the icon displays an X in

a red circle, you are not within range of a wireless network. Move to a different spot until
the Wi-Fi icon changes status indicating availability to a wireless network.

2. From any screen, open the Charms bar by sliding your nger inward from the screen’s right
edge. The Charms bar displays along the screen’s right side.

3. In the Charms bar, tap Settings to open the Settings menu.

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4. In Settings, tap the Network icon to display the Networks connection settings.

5. The Wi-Fi menu displays. By default, the Wi-Fi menu is set to Off. Tap the bar next to Off to

toggle Wi-Fi to On. This enables the Wi-Fi option.

6. Once Wi-Fi is enabled a listing of all available wireless networks displays. The wireless
networks with the strongest signal are atop the list.

7. Select the network you want to connect, and tap the Connect button. You can tap the
Connect Automatically check box if you connect to this network frequently. If you connect

to the network, you are nished with the process. The network is considered an Open
unsecured network, no password is required.

8. If a password is required, type the password in the Enter the network security key
eld. Alternatively, you can also push the WPS button on your router to begin the security

handshake.

9. Tap Next to nish the connection process.

You have successfully connected to a wireless network.

Paring the NFC Device

The NFC function allows the transfer of information between two NFC-equipped devices. Before
beginning the procedure make sure your smart device has the NFC function enabled.

To enable and use the NFC function:

1. Tap APPS > Setting > More....

2. Tap NFC to turn the NFC function on.

3. Use your NFC-enabled device to touch to the PM-311B.

P1

P2

P4

P3

Figure 77. Paring the NFC Device

Once the two devices are paired, information sharing is available through the NFC connection.

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Using BIOS Setup Utility

Chapter 4. Using BIOS Setup Utility

Your ruggedized tablet has a BIOS setup utility which allows you to congure important system
settings, including settings for the Boot and AP menus as well as the device’s basic settings--the
system reads the basic settings during initialization in order to boot correctly

When to Use the BIOS Setup Utility

You need to run the BIOS Setup utility when:

 Restoring to BIOS settings to factory default

 Modifying specic hardware settings

 Modifying specic settings to optimize system performance

 Installing Windows 10 operating system

Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility

The BIOS Setup Utility screens shown in this chapter are for your reference only. The
actual images or settings on your tablet computer may differ.

The BIOS Setup Utility program may have been updated after the publication of this

manual.

To run the BIOS Setup Utility, use the following procedures:

1. Connect a keyboard to the PM-311B.

2. When the PM-311B is powered off, press the Power button to start up the device. The power

LED lights. Press F5 on the keyboard or Home key on the PM-311B until the BIOS Post
screen displays.

The BIOS POST screen appears as shown.

3. From the BIOS POST screen select App Menu to open the BIOS Setup Utility.

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Figure 78. BIOS POST Screen