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

The end user may access only one language version of the operating system.

L'utilisateur final ne peut accéder qu'à une seule version linguistique du système d'exploitation.

Der Endbenutzer darf nur auf eine Sprachversion des Betriebssystems zugreifen.

De eindgebruiker heeft slechts toegang tot één taalversie van het besturingssysteem.

L'utente finale può accedere a una sola lingua del sistema operativo.

El usuario final sólo podrá acceder a una versión de idioma del sistema operativo.

Loppukäyttäjä voi käyttää vain yhtä käyttöjärjestelmän kieliversiota.

Användaren har endast tillgång till en språkversion av operativsystemet.

Slutbrugeren har kun adgang til ét af operativsystemets sprogversioner.

Sluttbruker kan aksessere kun én av operativsystemets språkversjoner.

O utilizador final pode alcançar somente uma versão de língua do sistema de exploração.

O usuário final pode acessar apenas uma versão de idioma do sistema operacional.

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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

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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

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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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Chapter 1 Getting Started

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

Ambient light	Front	Camera
sensor	camera	indicator
Microphones		Microphones
		Fingerprint
		reader
		System status
		Battery status
		SSD Activity
		Indicator
		LEDs
		Kill
		switch

	Home button	Touchscreen
Microphones	Two digital microphones make up the microphone array facing forward
Ambient Light Sensor	Detects the amount of ambient light, and Windows adjusts the screen brightness
(ALS)
Front camera	An FHD resolution camera primarily for taking pictures or video of the tablet user
Camera indicator	Is illuminated when either the frontor 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
	battery is getting very low
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
	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.
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
	screen or wakes up your tablet from sleep

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Back of the XSLATE L10

Pen holder		Battery latch	Camera light 13 megapixel		Kensington
and pen				camera	lock slot

Fan intake

Fan exhaust

Antenna pass-through

ports (optional)

RFID/NFC

(optional)

Expansion

port cover

Battery	Speaker
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	These integrated ports connect to the vehicle antenna to provide
(optional)	MIMO WLAN, MIMO WWAN, and GNSS (GPS) access. This feature must
	be ordered when purchased. It is factory installed.

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Right Side of the XSLATE L10

	Volume
Power input	control	Power button

			Secure Attention
Ethernet		jack	Sequence (SAS) Multifunction port
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

Left Side of the XSLATE L10

Fan	Memory		Headset
exhaust	card slot	2 x USB 3.1	jack

Locking Door		USB
		type-C
		port

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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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	Pen holder	Front	Camera
sensor		camera	indicator
Programmable			Speaker
function buttons
Microphones			Microphones
			Fingerprint
			reader
			System status
			Battery status
			SSD activity
			Indicator
			LEDs
	lights		Kill switch

	Home		button	Touchscreen display
Function button P1	Default setup: Tap to open the Know Your Tablet application. Press and hold to open the
	Microsoft OneNote
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		Camera light	13 megapixel camera
for pen

Battery latch

Kensington lock slot

Fan intake Fan output

Antenna pass-through

ports (optional)

RFID/NFC

(optional)

Expansion port cover

Battery

Tether post for pen	Secures the pen to the tablet via tether
Left Side of the XPAD L10
Barcode scanner	Fan	Memory	Two USB Headset
		card slot	3.1 ports 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

Barcode scanner	Press to activate the barcode scanner (if installed)
button
Pen Holder	Holds the long pen when not in use

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).

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

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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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: To avoid personal injury, handle the battery with care. Don’t open, puncture, short, 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.

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).

Current battery			Battery saver	Plugged in
	charge			and charging

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

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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