Xplore iX104RD, iX104T, iX104TD, iX104C2 Technical Update Bulletin

Technical Update Bulletin

iX104

Issue Date: 08/23/2004

Last Updated: 08/23/2004

Document ID: IX104TU082304_v1

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 2000, XP Pro and XP Tablet Edition

Category: iX104 Batteries 41wh, 55wh

Distribution:

Application Models: iX104R, iX104RD, iX104T, iX104TD, iX104C2

Classification: External

Use of any software made available for download from this system constitutes your acceptance of the
Export Control Terms and the terms in the Xplore end-user license agreement.

Item 1 – iX104 Li-Manganese Batteries

Li-Manganese Batteries

Li-Manganese batteries are the newest technology batteries and offer several
advantages over NiMH and NiCd batteries. Li-Manganese batteries are
preferred for their lighter weight and higher performance. Lithium-ion batteries
are typically 20-35% lighter and will provide 10-20% better performance than a
NiMH battery of equivalent mAh rating. Lithium-ion batteries are also unique in
that they are not susceptible to the "memory effect".

A new Li-Manganese battery will benefit from an initial "conditioning" of the
battery. For the first 3 charge cycles, fully charge the battery overnight and allow
it to fully discharge before recharging. Once conditioned, Li-Manganese
batteries will perform best when charged at a rate somewhere between a
conventional slow charge and a rapid charge. When rapid charging, Li­Manganese batteries require a charger designed to charge Lithium batteries. To
achieve a true full charge when rapid charging, the battery needs to be slow
charged the last 10-15% of its charge cycle. Most "intelligent" desktop and
Lithium-battery rapid chargers provide this capability. A Li-Manganese battery
may be damaged by extensive overcharging (continuously on a charger for more
than 24 hours).

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Item 2 – Bios Update

Please ensure that you have the latest Xplore Bios on your iX104 before you deploy our newest
Batteries.

If you do not you can go to www.xploretech.com and under the Customer Support tab you will
find downloads and the latest Bios. If you need assistance contact Xplore Customer Support.

Sample Bios download:

iX104 Bios A2I for DOS Download

Release Title: BIOS: iX104 System BIOS, English, A2I
Release Date: 7/15/2004
Category: FlashBIOS Updates

DA2IZip.exe Size: 1001 KB Estimated download time: 119 sec Format: Zip

Format Description:

This file contains a compressed (or zipped) set of files. Download the file to a folder on your hard drive, and then run (double-click) it to unzip the
set of files. Follow the instructions in the “Floppy Disk Upgrade Procedure” document to successfully update your system.

This is a self-extracting file that contains the A2I System BIOS for the iX104 tablet computer. For BIOS release notes please see the Fixes and
Enhancements section below.

Ensure the system's main battery and AC Adapter is connected prior to flashing the BIOS. This download can be used with any iX104 and all
versions of BIOS.

WARNING
Failure to follow the procedures can result in an iX104 which is no longer operable. Please read through all directions in “Floppy Disk Upgrade
Procedure” before beginning the procedure.

Fixes and Enhancements:

Reactive LCD Display when re-entering normal operating temperatures when unit on.

Adjust Battery Charge when battery is being charged outside recommend temperature range. Note: When Battery is being charged outside
recommended temp range Windows Battery Gauge will display that charger is plugged in and battery is not charging. This will change back
when battery in back in correct temperature range.

Item 3 – iX104 Dual Bay Battery Charger

1. Introduction:

This document shall assist you with the basic understanding and use of the iX104 Dual Bay Battery
Charger for charging and reconditioning iX104 series battery packs.

2. Description:

The iX104 Dual Bay Battery Charger provides charging and reconditioning functions of up to Two (2) of
the iX104 Lithium-

Manganese Battery Packs.

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