Zebra L10 Instruction Manual
L10 Platform for the
XSLATE
™
™
and XPAD
Tablets
Models iX101L1 and iX10101L2
User Guide
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Models iX101L1 and iX10101L2
PN 176037
Revision Date: July 2018
ii 7/25/18
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
L10 Platform. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Key Features Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Optional Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Overview of the XSLATE L10 Tablet PC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Front of the XSLATE L10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Back of the XSLATE L10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Right Side of the XSLATE L10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Left Side of the XSLATE L10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Bottom Side of XSLATE and XPAD Tablets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Pens for the L10 Tablets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Capacitive Pens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Active Digitizer Pens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Overview of the XPAD L10 Tablet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Front of the XPAD L10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Back of the XPAD L10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Left Side of the XPAD L10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Top Side of the XPAD L10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Preparing the L10 Tablet for First Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Inserting a SIM Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Powering Up the Tablet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Optional Setup Tasks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Backing Up Files and Creating a Recovery Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Attaching the Pen Tether . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Connecting the Tablet to an External Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
For More Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Chapter 2 Using Your L10 Tablet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Using the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Checking Battery Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
In Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
On the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Optimizing Battery Life or Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Removing and Replacing the Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Removing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Replacing the Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Hot Swapping the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Long-term Battery Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Battery and Power Management Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Tips for Saving Battery Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Conditioning the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Disposing of Used Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Managing Wireless Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Temporarily Switching Off Wireless Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
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Connecting to Bluetooth Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Inserting a SIM Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Setting Up Mobile Broadband. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Switching to a Second Broadband Provider. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Managing Cellular Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Using Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Enabling Location Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Know Your Tablet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
PC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Documentation (online) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Support (online) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Accessories (online). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Using Sleep Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Using the XPAD Function Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Configuring the Function Buttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Using the Cameras. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Front Camera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Rear Camera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Putting the Camera Icon on Your Taskbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Using the Built-in Microphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Using Integrated Optional Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Using the Barcode Scanner (XPAD Only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Using the RFID/NFC Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Using the Fingerprint Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Setting Up a PIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Setting Up the Fingerprint Reader. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Logging In with Your Fingerprint. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Using the SD Card Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Inserting an SD Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Removing an SD card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Locating Your Serial Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Backing Up Your Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Scheduling Backups with File History. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Restoring Backups with File History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Restoring Your System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Chapter 3 Caring for the L10 Tablet . . . . . . . . . . . 41
General Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Caring for the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Caring for the Pen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Cleaning the Fingerprint Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Conditioning the Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Traveling with Your L10 Tablet PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
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Chapter 4 Troubleshooting and FAQs . . . . . . . . . 45
Battery and Power Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Shutting Down Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Display Issues. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Pen Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Keyboard Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Network Issues. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Ethernet Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Wi-Fi Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Bluetooth Issues. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Bluetooth Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Mobile Broadband Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Audio Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
System Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Frequently Asked Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
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Getting Started 1
L10 Platform
There are three models in the L10 Platform. Each is different from the other two as follows:
• XPAD™ L10 is distinguished by its integrated hard handle. The handle has space for an
integrated barcode reader option, two programmable buttons and a front facing speaker.
• XSLATE™ L10 has no handle but is otherwise like the XPAD.
• XBOOK™ L10 is the same as the XSLATE, but includes a companion keyboard and a
kickstrap (combination of a kickstand and a hand strap).
Important: All Windows features that are documented in this user guide are based on the
interface of the Windows 10 release, version 1803.
For important information about care of the tablet and its components, see the Safety and
Regulatory Guide.
Key Features Overview
The L10 platform by Xplore™ Technologies is a rugged tablet that provides a range of computing
power and a variety of integrated features to support any mobile work flow.
The L10 Platform supports these features:
• Available with one of these processors: Intel Pentium®, Intel® Core™ 8th Gen i5 or i7.
• 4, 8, or 16 GB of system memory (RAM) depending on CPU
• Intel® HD 505 Graphics or UHD 605 Graphics, depending on CPU
• 10.1” wide viewing angle display with WUXGA resolution (1920 x 1200); 500 Nit brightness
standard, option for 1000 Nit View Anywhere® display for viewing in bright sunlight.
• Capacitive display with 10-point touch input standard
• Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3 for increased display damage resistance
• Integrated 13 MP rear camera and 2 MP front camera
• Solid-state drive with capacities from 64 GB up to 1 TB
• Two USB 3.0 ports, one USB Type-C port and a micro-SDHC card slot
• Dual Nano SIM (4FF) port
• 9-Axis MEMS sensor (Accelerometer, eCompass, Gyroscope) and ambient light sensor
• Hot-swappable battery, 36 Whr standard battery or 98 Whr long-life battery packs
• Integrated 802.11a/g/n/ac Wi-Fi® and Bluetooth® 4.2 and NFC
• TCG Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 for hardware-based security
• Area fingerprint reader is standard for added security
• Windows® 10, Pro 64-bit operating system
Chapter 1 Getting Started L10 Platform 1
Optional Features
The following features are optional and must be ordered with the tablet at the time of
purchase:
• Integrated Sierra Wireless EM7565 WWAN+GNSS module or u-blox GNSS+SBAS only
module
• A high-performance barcode scanner is available and is integrated into the handle of the
XPAD L10 tablet‘. See Using the Barcode Scanner (XPAD Only) on page 32.
• Integrated, active Wacom-digitizer display that provides precision pen input and hover
features
• Integrated pass-through antenna with five ports for MIMO WLAN, MIMO WWAN, and
GNSS (GPS)
• Integrated HDMI Input through a full-sized HDMI connector interface
• RS232 true serial port with DB9 serial port interface adapter
• External Smart Card reader Common Access Card (CAC)
• Integrated high-frequency (HF) RFID/NFC
• External module for long-range UHF RFID Reader (AEI)
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Overview of the XSLATE L10 Tablet PC
The photos show the location of the external features on the XSLATE™ L10 Tablet PC. Most of these
features are on the XPAD™ Tablet PC in the same place, except where noted in the photos of the
XPAD tablet.
Front of the XSLATE L10
Microphones
Ambient light
sensor camera
Home button
Front
Touchscreen
Camera
indicator
Microphones
Fingerprint
reader
System status
Battery status
SSD Activity
Indicator
LEDs
Kill
switch
Microphones Two digital microphones make up the microphone array facing forward
Ambient Light Sensor
(ALS)
Front camera An FHD resolution camera primarily for taking pictures or video of the tablet user
Camera indicator Is illuminated when either the front- or rear-facing camera is active
Fingerprint reader Can read your fingerprint to let you log in
System status LED Indicates the current power state of the tablet
Battery status LED Indicates the charging status of the battery and also lets you know when your
SSD activity LED Indicates when the solid state drive (SSD) is accessed to read or write data
Kill switch Immediately powers off the device if it becomes unresponsive. Any unsaved data
Touchscreen The standard means for interacting with the operating system and software
Home Button A physical button that performs the same function as the Start button; displays start
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Detects the amount of ambient light, and Windows adjusts the screen brightness
battery is getting very low
will be lost. Insert a stylus tip or straighten a paper clip and insert the protruding
end into the hole to press the recessed button.
screen or wakes up your tablet from sleep
Back of the XSLATE L10
Pen holder 13 megapixelCamera light
Battery latch
camera
Kensington
lock slotand pen
Fan intake
Fan
exhaust
Antenna
pass-through
ports (optional)
RFID/NFC
(optional)
Expansion
port cover
Battery
Pen holder and pen Holds the short pen when pen is not in use
Battery latch Releases the battery latch when you slide the latch to the left
Camera light Functions as both a flash for the rear camera as well as a torch light
Rear camera 13 megapixel camera
Kensington lock slot Provides a metal-reinforced hole for use with a cable and lock to secure
the tablet
Fan intake Where ambient air is pulled in by the fan; Do not block or cover
Fan exhaust Where heated air is exhausted by the fan; Do not block or cover
Expansion port cover Door that is removed when connecting certain Xplore accessories to
the tablet
Speaker Outputs sound when no headset or external speakers are in use
Battery Hot-swappable battery that powers the tablet when it is not plugged in
or docked
Pass-through antenna ports
(optional)
These integrated ports connect to the vehicle antenna to provide
MIMO WLAN, MIMO WWAN, and GNSS (GPS) access. This feature must
be ordered when purchased. It is factory installed.
Speaker
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Right Side of the XSLATE L10
Volume
Power input
control
Power button
Ethernet jack
Power input Connection for the external power adapter
Ethernet jack RJ45 port for LAN connectivity
Volume control Turns sound volume up and down
Power button Turns on the tablet; press to enter and exit sleep mode when tablet is on.
SAS button Round button; equivalent to pressing Ctrl+Alt+Del in Windows; also wakes up the
tablet from sleep mode
Multifunction port Optional factory configurable port that can function as a serial port or HDMI-in
Secure Attention
Sequence (SAS)
Multifunction port
Left Side of the XSLATE L10
Fan
exhaust
Memory
card slot 2 x USB 3.1
Headset
jack
Locking Door
Fan exhaust Allows air flow
Memory card slot Reads and writes micro-SD cards
USB type-C port Provides access to USB 3.1 and DisplayPort output through a USB type-C
connector
USB 3.1 Gen1 ports Two USB type-A connectors for devices, such as a mouse, keyboard or external
storage; compatible with USB 2.0
Headset jack 3.5 mm audio connector supports stereo output and mono microphone input
Locking door When the locking door that covers the ports on the L10 is shipped, it is locked
and shows green. Slide the lock to reveal red and it opens.
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USB
type-C
port
Bottom Side of XSLATE and XPAD Tablets
Docking connectors
Docking connectors Connectors that interface to Xplore docks
Pens for the L10 Tablets
All L10 tablets support touch input with your finger. In addition, a pen or stylus is provided with your
tablet, and is compatible with the screen configuration that you order. Many people use a pen for
more convenience or precision. The pen is particularly effective for precise data entry and
navigation.
The XSLATE and XBOOK come with short pens that fit into the pen holder on these devices. The
XPAD includes a longer, thicker pen. If you want a longer pen for the XSLATE or XBOOK, a handle
accessory can be ordered with the longer pen.
Capacitive Pens
Capacitive pens work with the tablet’s touchscreen and are sometimes called passive pens. The short
capacitive pen does not need a battery. The long capacitive pen uses a AAAA battery. These two
pens do not require a pen digitizer in the tablet. They work with the tablet’s touchscreen directly.
Short Capacitive Pen Long Capacitive ePen w/battery
Active Digitizer Pens
If the L10 tablet is ordered with an active Wacom digitizer built in to the screen, you will receive one
of the two pens pictured below. These Wacom-compatible pens allow for a large range of pressure
sensitivity, tilt detection and hover capability. Hover lets you see where the pen is pointing before
the tip touches the display. These pens are frequently called active pens.
Short Active Digitizer Pen Long Active Digitizer Pen
You can order additional active or capacitive pens from the L10 Accessories web page. Scroll down
and tap to open the Input Devices section. You can order the Stylus Tip Kit for active pens from the
Input section of the Accessories site.
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Overview of the XPAD L10 Tablet
The following photos show the locations the external features on the XPAD® L10 Tablet PC.
Note: In these photos, the light gray text indicates a feature that is described for the XSLATE
L10 and is the same on the XPAD L10. See page 3 to page 5 for the XSLATE overview.
The blue text indicates that the feature is available only on the XPAD or is located in a
different place on the XPAD tablet.
Front of the XPAD L10
Ambient light
sensor camera
Pen holder
Front
Camera
indicator
Programmable
function buttons
Microphones Microphones
lights
Home button
Function button P1 Default setup: Tap to open the Know Your Tablet application. Press and hold to open the
Microsoft OneNote
Touchscreen display
Speaker
Fingerprint
reader
System status
Battery status
SSD activity
Indicator
LEDs
Kill switch
Function button P2 Default setup: Tap to display the Pictures folder. Press and hold to open Tablet PC
Settings
Pen holder Holds the long pen when not in use
Speaker Provides sound when no headset or external speakers are in use
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Back of the XPAD L10
Tether post
for pen
Battery latch
Camera light
13 megapixel camera
Kensington
lock slot
Fan intake
Fan output
Antenna
pass-through
(optional)
ports
Battery
Tether post for pen Secures the pen to the tablet via tether
Left Side of the XPAD L10
Barcode scanner
Fan
Memory
card slot
Two USB
3.1 ports
RFID/NFC
(optional)
Expansion
port cover
Headset
jack
USB Type-C
Barcode scanner Optical interface for reading barcodes
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Top Side of the XPAD L10
Pen Holder
Barcode scanner
button
Pen Holder Holds the long pen when not in use
Press to activate the barcode scanner (if installed)
Barcode scanner
button
Preparing the L10 Tablet for First Use
This section has steps for setting up the L10 platform for the first use.
Inserting a SIM Card
If your L10 tablet is enabled with Wireless Wide Area Networking (WWAN), you need an activated
SIM card in the SIM card holder to access the cellular data network. The SIM holder is located in the
battery bay of the L10 and can hold one or two Nano SIMs (4FF).
Docking
connectors
SIM card holder
The L10 supports two SIM cards and switching between SIMs is done within Windows. Most people
will need only one SIM. To add or change a SIM, follow these instructions:
1. Shut down and turn off the tablet.
2. Remove the battery if it is in the tablet.
3. Pull out the SIM holder shown above.
4. Put your SIM card into the slot with the contacts facing down ensuring the notched edge
on the card aligns with the notched edge in the holder.
5. Then put the frame back into its port and return the battery to its bay.
See also Inserting a SIM Card on page 22
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Powering Up the Tablet
1. Remove the battery from the packaging and insert the battery into the back of the tablet
until it clicks securely into place.
2. Apply external power by opening the port door located at the bottom of the right side of
the L10 to expose the power adapter port. Plug in the AC adapter.
Power adapter port
Insert Photo
3. Plug the power cord into an outlet.
The battery charging indicator on the front of the L10 tablet blinks green to indicate that
the battery is charging. It is solid green when fully charged
4. Press and release the oval Power button in the center of the right side of the tablet to turn
it on.
Power button
5. Keep the tablet on AC power until the battery is fully charged. However, you don’t have to
wait until the tablet is fully charged to turn it on. The L10 will charge while you use it.
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Optional Setup Tasks
Backing Up Files and Creating a Recovery Drive
After setting up the L10 the way you like it and installing applications, create a recovery drive on an
external USB drive. A recovery drive lets you start your tablet and access recovery and
troubleshooting tools if you encounter any issues with your Windows installation.
For more information, see Backing Up Your Files on page 38 and Restoring Your System on page
39.
Attaching the Pen Tether
The pen comes with a tether so that you can attach it to your tablet to avoid misplacing it.
1. Slip one end of the tether through the hole at the end of the pen, and pull the pen
through the loop until it is tight.
2. Slip the other end of the tether through the attach point on the tablet, then pull the pen
through the loop until it is tight.
Connecting the Tablet to an External Monitor
There is no dedicated port for an external monitor on the L10 tablet. The tablet has a USB Type-C
connector which includes a DisplayPort output capability. You need a dongle that supports USB
Type-C DisplayPort and converts it to the port necessary to attach the external monitor, which can
have one or more of the following ports: HDMI, DVI, DisplayPort, or VGA.
For instance, to connect a monitor with an HDMI port to your tablet, you need a USB Type-C
DisplayPort to HDMI output dongle.
Note: Some dongles use USB to Video conversion and these use software to enable the
external display over USB interface. Care must be taken to ensure the USB Type-C
dongle specifically supports USB Type-C DisplayPort input. Look for a dongle that
states it is plug-n-play and that no software or drivers are required.
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For More Information
The Know Your Tablet application is on the desktop and the Windows Start screen of the tablet.
Note: If you don’t have access to a particular feature or setting on your Tablet PC, contact
your system administrator for additional information.
This user guide describes the full set of features and provides instructions for common tasks. The
following three chapters of this user guide includes:
• Chapter 2, Using Your L10 Tablet on page 13:
Provides instructions for basic tasks including how to customize your tablet to fit the way
you work.
• Chapter 3, Caring for the L10 Tablet on page 41:
Provides suggestions for the care and maintenance of your Tablet PC.
• Chapter 4, Troubleshooting and FAQs on page 45:
Provides answers for common issues you might encounter as you use your tablet.
You can find other useful information on the Xplore Technologies web site:
• Support
• Documentation (Available in several languages)
• L10 Overview
• Free Training Videos
• Knowledge Base
• Accessories
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Using Your L10 Tablet 2
This chapter highlights critical and some advanced features of the Xplore® L10 Tablet PC. These links
below let you click and go to that part of this chapter.
• Using the Battery on page 14
• Checking Battery Power on page 14
• Removing and Replacing the Battery on page 16
• Hot Swapping the Battery on page 16
• Long-term Battery Storage on page 17
• Battery and Power Management Tips on page 17
• Managing Wireless Connections on page 18
• Temporarily Switching Off Wireless Devices on page 18
• Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network on page 19
• Connecting to Bluetooth Devices on page 21
• Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network on page 22
• Inserting a SIM Card on page 22
• Setting Up Mobile Broadband on page 23
• Switching to a Second Broadband Provider on page 24
• Managing Cellular Connections on page 24
• Using Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) on page 25
• Know Your Tablet on page 26
• Using Sleep Mode on page 27
• Using the XPAD Function Buttons on page 28
• Using the Cameras on page 30
• Using the Built-in Microphones on page 31
• Using Integrated Optional Features on page 32
• Using the Barcode Scanner (XPAD Only) on page 32
• Using the RFID/NFC Reader on page 33
• Using the Fingerprint Reader on page 35
• Using the SD Card Reader on page 37
• Locating Your Serial Number on page 37
• Backing Up Your Files on page 38
• Restoring Your System on page 39
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Using the Battery
The Xplore® L10 tablet includes a high-capacity Lithium-ion battery that fits into the back of the unit.
Battery life varies by configuration, applications in use, which features are used, and the operating
conditions. The maximum battery capacity decreases with time and use.
Danger:
or expose it to fire or water. For example, don’t leave the battery in a closed car in hot weather
for an extended time. For more information, see the Safety and Regulatory Guide.
To avoid personal injury, handle the battery with care. Don’t open, puncture, short,
Checking Battery Power
In Windows
The battery icon changes appearance on the taskbar to show the status of the battery: by
displaying the approximate charge remaining, by indicating the battery saver mode (green flame),
and by showing whether the battery is charging (plug).
Battery saver
1. In the notification area of the taskbar, tap the Battery icon to display the remaining
charge. The power mode slider shows the trade off between battery life and tablet
performance.
Plugged inCurrent battery
and chargingcharge
Shows the percentage
of power remaining.
Tap the slider to set
the power mode.
Tap to see the Battery
Overview menu.
Tap to set the
brightness of the
screen.
This power menu lets you access other battery settings and set brightness options.
2. Tap Battery Settings to display the Battery Overview menu and set the battery saver
options, other battery options, and access to other menus, including the Settings >
System > Display menu.
3. Tap the Brightness tile on the bottom left of this menu to set the brightness levels.
4. Press and hold this brightness tile until you see an option for more settings. This option
brings up the Display menu.
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