Zebra iX-104 C3 User Manual

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Xplore Technologies® has made every effort to ensure the accuracy and completeness of this document; however, because ongoing development efforts are made to continually improve the capabilities of our products, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the contents of this document. We disclaim liability for errors, omissions, or future changes herein.
Xplore and the Xplore logo are registered trademarks of Xplore Technologies Corp.; iX104, iX104C Xplore Technologies Corp.
Kensington and MicroSaver are registered trademarks of the Kensington Technology Group. Microsoft is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Professional, and Windows XP Tablet PC Edition are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. PCMCIA and CardBus are registered trademarks of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association. Intel, Pentium, and SpeedStep are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Wi-Fi is a trademark of the Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance (WECA). FireWire is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. ISODAMP is a registered trademark of Aearo Company.
All other brands, product names, company names, trademarks and service marks used herein are property of their respective companies.
Copyright © 2003-2004 Xplore Technologies Corp. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be copied, reproduced, or translated, without the prior written consent of Xplore Technologies. No part of this publication may be stored or transmitted in any electronic form without the prior consent of Xplore Technologies. Any unauthorized use is a violation of copyright laws.
PN: 95-01050 Edition: First, June 2006
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY according to FCC Part 15 Responsible Party Name: Xplore Technologies Corp. Address: 14000 Summit Drive, Suite 900, Austin, Texas 78728 Telephone: 512.336.7797
Declares that product: Model Series: iX104C
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and, (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
WARNING
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Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance may void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
For more information about FCC rules and their applicability to the iX104, see Appendix E, “Agency Notices.”
Warranty Information
The iX104C International Limited Warranty. An extended International Limited Warranty is available. Check the service kit included with your computer for warranty terms and conditions.
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, iX104C3 Tablet PC, and iX104C3 Dual Mode are trademarks of
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complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules
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Tablet PC, and iX104C3 Dual Mode are backed by a standard 36-month
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Important safety information
Before you use the iX104C3 Tablet PC or iX104C3 Dual Mode (referred to as the tablet), read these safety instructions and the operation instructions in this handbook.
Failure to observe all these instructions voids the Limited Warranty and may lead to suspension or denial of services to the offender, or legal action, or both.
Follow any special regulations governing the use of the tablet and, if radio-enabled, always switch it off in areas where radio devices are forbidden or when the radio device can cause interference or danger.
Always follow any safety laws and regulations pertaining to the use of cell phones and two-way radios, because these laws and regulations typically apply to the use of the wireless-enabled tablet.
Observe all restrictions on the use of radio equipment in fuel depots (fuel storage and distribution areas), chemical plants, and wherever blasting operations are in progress or in any area in which restrictions on radio transmissions are imposed.
Switch off the tablet when in an aircraft. The tablet is not FAA-approved for use on aircraft. The effect of the use of the tablet in aircraft is unknown. Using the tablet in an aircraft may affect aircraft instrumentation, communication, and performance; may disrupt the network; and may be illegal.
Operating the wireless-enabled tablet may interfere with the functioning of inadequately protected medical devices such as pacemakers. Consult a physician or the manufacturer of the medical device if you have any questions.
Radio signals from your tablet will not affect the operation of most modern equipment, but certain electronic equipment, including automotive systems, may not be shielded against radio signals from your tablet. Check with the manufacturer of your motor vehicle or the manufacturer’s representative to determine whether using the tablet will present any safety issues.
Avoid using the tablet in any environment that requires your full attention, such as when driving a vehicle. If you need to use your tablet while driving, have a passenger use it for you or find a safe location to halt your vehicle.
WARNING
a
Use only battery types specified in this handbook. Using any other type of battery can be dangerous and can disable the tablet.
WARNING
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Do not use any dock or any other accessory or attachment that is not manufactured or supplied by Xplore or an authorized Xplore accessories supplier. Use of any accessory or attachment that is not supplied or approved for use with the tablet by Xplore is not permitted because it may cause hazards.
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Operate the tablet only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. (See page 44 for more information about the battery and power supply.) Route power supply cords so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them. Pay particular attention to cords at plugs and convenience receptacles, and at the point where cords exit from the tablet or its dock. Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles because this can cause fire or electric shock.
Unplug the tablet and refer the tablet and dock for service to qualified service personnel if any of the following conditions occur:
The power supply cord or plug is damaged.
The tablet or dock does not operate normally when you follow the instructions in this
book.
The tablet or dock exhibits a distinct change in performance.
Adjust only controls for which there are instructions in this book. An improper adjustment of other controls can result in damage and may require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the tablet or dock to normal operation.
CAUTION
Avoid prolonged physical contact with the exposed metal surfaces on the front and back of the tablet. While the tablet may not feel hot to the touch, if you maintain physical contact with the tablet for a long time (for example, if you rest the tablet on your lap for a long time), your skin may suffer low-heat injury. In addition, be careful when you remove a PC card that has been used for a long time, because the card may be hot.
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Contents
Welcome 11
Who this handbook is for . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
About your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Optional accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Contacting Xplore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
1 Getting Started 17
Getting to know your tablet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Front view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Back view. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Top view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Bottom view. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Right side view. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Left side view. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
LED indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Quick-start guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Application, Windows, and hot keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
2 Using the iX104C
Turning on the computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Turning off the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Using the Reset switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Suspending and resuming operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Suspending operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Resuming operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
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Contents
Using the pen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Selecting Auto-Sense, Active, or Touch mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Using the digitizer to perform mouse functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Changing the pen double-click speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Positioning the pen and pen tether . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Changing the screen orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Adjusting the screen brightness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Enabling automatic backlight control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Docking the tablet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Connecting devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Connecting to a local area network or telephone line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Connecting USB-compatible devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Connecting an external microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Adjusting microphone volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Connecting a headphone or speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Adjusting headphone or speaker volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Connecting a monitor or projection panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Activating the monitor or projection panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Connecting an XPL snap-on expansion module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Using the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Charging the battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
If you do not have an external battery charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
If you have an external battery charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Removing and installing the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Removing the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Installing the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Discarding a battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Using power options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Changing the computer’s power schemes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Changing battery alarm settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
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Tips for conserving battery power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Accessing the hard disk drive compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Re-installing the hard disk drive compartment cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Accessing the PCMCIA compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Re-installing the PCMCIA compartment cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Programming hot keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Programming hot keys to start applications, open documents, or go to a Web site. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Programming hot keys to perform pre-defined functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Programming hot keys to perform other key functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Contents
Checking battery power status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Selecting power settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Enabling Hibernation mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
3 Maintaining the iX104C
Caring for the tablet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Checking power cords and connectors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Protecting the computer from damage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Preventing the computer from overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Storing the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Caring for the display screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Protecting the display screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
When to replace the pen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Calibrating the digitizer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Calibrating the digitizer: iX104C3 Tablet PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Calibrating the digitizer: iX104C3 Dual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Calibrating the digitizer: Active mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Calibrating the digitizer: Touch mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
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Contents
A Troubleshooting 75
B Using BIOS and AOS Functions 77
Disabling the Auto Power feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Enabling automatic LCD backlight control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
C Glossary 79
D Hardware Specifications 83
E Agency Notices 89
F Configuring Dual Mode Tablet Digitizer Input Methods 93
Using the BIOS Setup Utility to set input method defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Starting the BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Selecting the digitizer input method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Setting digitizer input method security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Using the Panel Control Center to configure controls for temporary changes to the input method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Summary: Dual Mode digitizer input method settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Sample implementations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Sample 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Sample 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Index 105
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Welcome
Welcome to the Xplore Technologies® iX104C
3
tablet PC, the rugged tablet designed, tested, and manufactured to meet the environmental and physical real-world challenges faced by today’s mobile workers.
iX104C
3
not only works the way you do, but can also take the
iX104C
3
design is based on
The abuses of everyday wear and tear. The years of experience in rugged mobile applications.
Who this handbook is for
This handbook assumes that you have basic experience using computers and Microsoft
®
Windows®.
Advanced technology, innovative design, and a rugged case are just a few highlights of your
iX104C
3
system. Equally important is Xplore’s commitment to ensuring that you are treated with the same respect and honesty you offer to your customers and peers every day.
This handbook provides instructions for using Xplore Technologies
3
iX104C
tablet computers.
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Welcome
About your computer
The iX104C3 is a high-performance tablet PC that runs on the Microsoft
Windows XP® Professional Tablet PC Edition operating
system.
The method you use to control the tablet depends on the tablet model, as follows:
Tablet Model Digitizer/Touchscreen Control Method
3
iX104C
Tablet PC Digitizer Special, enhanced pen
(included with the tablet)
3
Dual Mode Combined digitizer
iX104C
and touchscreen
• Special, enhanced pen (included with the tablet)
• Your finger
• Any suitable pointing device
Note: In this handbook, all information applies to all models unless otherwise noted.
All iX104C3 tablets have been engineered and tested to meet Military Standards for Environmental Extremes (MIL STD 810F). Your tablet includes the following features that make it exceptionally rugged and durable:
Durable, long-lasting, dense magnesium enclosure
Interior and exterior multi-layer magnesium frames and cavities
ISODAMP
®
shock absorbing materials in patented bumpering
system and gasket protection mechanisms
Shock-isolated hard disk
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Package contents
Welcome
Integrated, protected wireless LAN and WAN antennas for dual
mode operation
Locked in place memory, cables, and connectors
Proprietary thermal management system
Check to make sure your package includes the following items:
Quick Start Guide
Battery pack
Power cord
AC adapter
Pen
Pen tether
iX104C
Warranty information kit
This handbook
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pen tablet
Optional accessories
Your package also includes any optional accessories you ordered.
Docking options
xStand Desktop Docking Station
xDock Vehicle Docking Station
Carrying cases
Ballistic nylon hands-free carry case
Leather portfolio case
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Welcome
Storage options
External USB floppy disk drive
External USB CD-ROM drive
Memory
512 MB and 1 GB PC3200 SODIMM DDR RAM
80 GB 2.5-inch rugged hard disk
Power options
AC adapter with U.S. cord
Main battery pack (41 watt hours)
Extended life battery pack (55 watt hours)
Auto adapter (cigarette lighter adapter)
Additional accessories
USB non-rugged mini keyboard (83-key)
USB rugged, backlit mini keyboard (83-key)
Screen protectors (2-pack)
Active stylus
Pen tether
Slipcover case with hand straps
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Contacting Xplore
Welcome
If you purchased your tablet from an authorized Xplore dealer, contact the dealer for service and support.
If you purchased your tablet directly from Xplore, use any of the following methods to contact Xplore for service and support:
Toll free 1-866-296-8541, extension 222
Fax 1-512-336-7791
E-mail customersupport@xploretech.com
Web site http://www.xploretech.com
Before you contact Xplore, have the following information ready so that the customer support representative can quickly provide a solution:
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The serial number is on the back of the tablet. See page 18.
Product name: iX104C
Product serial number
Purchase date
Conditions under which the problem occurred
Any error messages that were displayed
Type of device connected, if any
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1 Getting Started
Getting to know your tablet
This chapter gives you an overview of your tablet and includes a quick-start guide to tablet keys.
For more information about each component, see Chapter 2.
built-in
microphone
Reset switch
Status light
speaker
This section shows the locations of some of your tablet’s important components.
Front view
ambient light sensor
brightness/HDD (hard disk drive) indicator
speaker
fingerprint scanner
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Chapter 1. Getting Started
Getting to know your tablet
Built-in microphone – Enables you to input mono audio. Includes noise cancellation.
Reset switch – Enables you to turn off the computer when using the Power On/Off key is not effective. (See page 28.)
Speakers – Enable you to listen to stereo audio files. Sealed to provide protection from the environment.
For information about controlling brightness, see page 39.
convection
air flow
antenna
cover
covers
Ambient light sensor – Automatically controls the amount of backlight sent to the screen. Provides optimum brightness for the lighting conditions in which you are working.
Back view
compliance and serial number label
removable battery pack
battery release latch
battery lock button
pen
pen holder
Convection air flow cover – Magnesium cover over the thermal transfer bay that manages heat movement out of the computer.
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Getting to know your tablet
Antenna covers – For optional wireless LAN and WAN models, protect and secure the radio antennas (accessible by authorized service personnel only).
Pen – The main device you use to enter data and control applications (instead of a mouse or a keyboard). Also called the stylus. See “Using the pen” on page 32.
Pen holder – Provides a place to secure the pen when you are not using it.
Battery release latch – Provides access to the battery.
Battery lock button – Secures the battery inside the tablet.
Removable battery pack – Battery that runs the computer when
battery power is required.
Power On/Off/ Suspend/
Resume button
air flow vents
Compliance and serial number label – Includes regulatory compliance numbers and the computer’s unique serial number.
Top view
Kensington lock slot
Bluetooth antenna/56K modem (optional)
Power On/Off/Suspend/Resume key – Press the key to turn the computer on or off, or to suspend or resume operation.
Air flow vents – Helps prevent the computer from overheating by forcing heat away from the computer. (Do not block the vents.)
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Getting to know your tablet
Bluetooth antenna – Optional Bluetooth antenna or 56K modem.
Kensington
MicroSaver
Bottom view
lock slot – Connector for the optional Kensington
-compatible security cable.
connector
The optional Office and Vehicle Docks include additional USB ports. See “Optional accessories” on page 13.
power
USB ports
microphone connector
headphone
connector
LAN connector
external monitor connector
The connectors on the bottom of the computer are located behind the outer doors.
Power connector – For the optional AC adapter or auto adapter. (See “Optional accessories” on page 13.)
USB 2.0 ports – For Universal Serial Bus devices (compliant with USB Standard Revision 2.0).
Headphone connector – For stereo headphones or speakers.
Microphone connector – For an external microphone.
LAN connector – For connecting a standard RJ-45 connector to the
tablet’s internal local area network (LAN) card
External monitor connector – For an external monitor or projection panel.
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Getting to know your tablet
Right side view
XPL expansion port
bumpers
Bumpers – Fabricated from rugged material. Raised to help protect the computer from damage.
Contact your reseller for information about the XPL expansion module and the Kensington security cable.
receptacles
See “Optional accessories” on page 13.
XPL expansion port – A USB port (compliant with USB Standard Revision 2.0) that enables you to connect an XPL snap-on expansion module for devices such as cameras, radios, and fingerprint scanners.
Left side view
docking connector for the optional Xplore Tablet Dock
guide pin
Docking connector – Enables you to connect the optional xStand Desktop Docking Station or xDock Vehicle Docking Station.
Guide pin receptacles – Help assure secure connection of the optional xStand or xDock.
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LED indicators
The LED indicator lights show the status of system functions such as power and battery levels.
Status LED
Brightness/HDD LED
The following table defines the various LED states.
Table 1 Status LED indicator
Mode/State LED State Meaning
On state green, continuous The computer is on, ready for use, and functioning
normally. The battery is fully charged.
Charging green, blinking The AC adapter is plugged in and the battery is
charging.
Off state off (no light) The computer is off.
Suspend mode yellow, continuous The computer is on and is in Suspend or
Hibernation mode.
Thermal control yellow, blinking The computer is on and is in Warm-up mode, with
the LCD and backlight off. After the system has warmed to a safe level, the LCD and backlight turn on.
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Mode/State LED State Meaning
On red, blinking The computer is powered on, running under battery
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power, and the charge level in the battery is at a minimum warning level. Plug the computer into an AC/DC power source or install a charged battery.
On red, continuous • The computer is on, running under battery power,
and the charge level in the battery has reached a critical level. Plug the computer into an AC/DC power source or install a charged battery.
• The computer has encountered a fault and is preventing normal operation. (Contact your help desk.)
Table 2 Brightness/HDD Activity LED indicator
Mode/State LED State Meaning
On green, not continuous Manual backlight control is enabled. The backlight
is under your manual control and the hard drive is active. Note: This is the computer’s default state.
On green, continuous Automatic backlight control is active.
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Quick-start guide
Quick-start guide
This section is a quick guide to using the main features of your tablet. (See Chapter 2 for detailed information.)
Application, Windows, and hot keys
Ctrl-Alt-Delete
(Secure Attention
Sequence) key
Screen Rotation
key
Function
key
Hot key 3
Fingerprint scanner
Hot key 1
Hot key 2
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Table 3 Main keys
Press this key... To perform this function
• Log on after resuming operation from power
management, powering on, or locking.
• After logging on, launch Windows Task
Manager.
Rotate screen orientation between portrait (vertical) and landscape (horizontal).
Use in combination with another key to perform various functions. (See page 26.)
Fingerprint scanner.
Open Help, or perform a different function that you program this key to perform.
Open Internet Explorer, or perform a different function that you program this key to perform.
Open your email application, or perform a different function that you program this key to perform.
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Table 4 Function mode keys
Press these keys... To perform this function
Default function: Send video display to a monitor or
projection panel connected to the computer (and back to the computer again). You can program this key combination to perform a different function.
Default function:
Default function: Open the pen calibration program. You
3
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“Programming hot keys to start applications, open documents, or go to a Web site” on page 57).
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mode, or Touch mode. This determines the input devices you can use. In Auto-Sense mode, you can use the pen, your finger, or another similar device interchangeably. In Active mode, you can use only the pen. In Touch mode, you can use your finger or another similar pointing device. You can program this key combination to perform a different function. (See “Programming hot keys to start applications, open documents, or go to a Web site” on page 57.)
can program this key combination to perform a different function.
Tabl et PC: Open a pre-defined program (see
3
Dual Mode: Select Auto-Sense mode, Active
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2 Using the iX104C
This chapter contains detailed instructions for using your tablet.
Turning on the computer
1. Make sure the computer is off.
When the computer is off, the Status LED is off.
2. Make sure the battery is charged or that the computer is plugged
in to an external power source.
3. Press the Power On/Off/Suspend/Resume button.
3
Power On/Off/
Suspend/Resume
button
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Turning off the computer
Turning off the computer
When the computer is in Suspend mode, the Status LED is continuously yellow.
Use the Reset switch only if you cannot turn off the computer by any other means, because you may lose unsaved data.
1. If the computer is in Suspend mode, press the Power On/Off/
Suspend/Resume
button to resume operation. (See page 30 for
information about Suspend mode.)
Power On/Off/
Suspend/Resume
button
2. Make sure the battery is charged or that the computer is plugged
in to an external power source.
3. Save your work and close all programs.
4. From the Windows Start menu, click Turn Off Computer.
5. The Turn off computer dialog box opens.
6. Click Tu rn Of f.
Using the Reset switch
If the computer does not seem to be accepting input and you cannot turn it off by using the method described in “Turning off the computer,” press the instrument to press the switch).
Reset switch
Reset switch. (Use the stylus or a similar
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Suspending and resuming operation
To conserve battery power when you do not want to turn off the computer or when you need to install a charged battery pack, put the computer into Suspend mode. (You can suspend operation without closing any programs or Windows.)
When you suspend operation:
Programs that are running stop (but do not close).
Active data is saved.
The system enters one of the following low-power modes:
• Suspend-to-RAM mode – The Status LED light is continuously yellow. Active data is saved in RAM and most other components are turned off.
Although the computer uses very little power when in
Suspend-to-RAM mode, eventually the battery’s power does run out. If you will not be using the computer for an extended period of time, turn the computer off instead of using Suspend-to-RAM mode.
• Hibernation mode – Active data is saved on the hard disk and power usage is reduced to the same level as when the computer is turned off. In Hibernation mode, there is no danger of losing data if battery power is lost.
Note: For more information, see “Using power options” on page 48.
If you have set your computer to turn power off (in the Power Options utility in Windows Control Panel), you cannot suspend operation. To change power settings, see “Using power options” on page 48.
If the Suspend action of the Power On/Off/Suspend/Resume button has been disabled to prevent accidental interruption, pressing the button does not suspend the computer. You must use a software application to suspend the computer. For more information, contact your help desk or your iX104C
3
dealer.
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Suspending and resuming operation
If your computer is connected to a network, the network may automatically log you off after a period of inactivity while system operation is suspended. Contact your help desk or system administrator to learn your log-off time limit.
Suspending operation
Use one of the following methods to suspend operation:
Method 1
Press and hold the Power On/Off/Suspend/Resume button for 4 seconds.
Power On/Off/
Suspend/Resume
button
Method 2
From the Windows Start menu, press Turn Off Computer.
1.
2. The Turn off computer dialog box opens.
3. Press Stand By.
When operation is suspended, the Status LED displays a continuous yellow light.
Status LED
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