Zebra XC4 Series Ultra-Rugged Tablet User Manual

Supplement to the iX104C2 User Manual
iX104C2 Dual Mode Controls
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Bios Setup Utility controls the default boot up settings
Panel Control Center allows for temporary session based settings via the programmable keys.
BIOS Setup Utility
1. Controls:
The Control for the Dual Mode system can be found in Bios Setup Utility under the Startup Configuration in the Digitizer Section:
Dual Mode:
Digitizer Selection values and meanings
Digitizer Selection Description Notes
Auto Xplore’s Auto Sensing feature is enabled allow for
automatic sensing of the active pen or Touch inp uts. The system manages the input method seamlessly without user intervention
Touch Only Turns on Touch input only. Active Digitizer and pen
as well as the Auto Sense feature are disabled
Digitizer Only Turns on Active Pen input only. Touch Panel and
Auto Sense features are disabled.
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This is the default setting
For iX104C2 and iX104C2V this is the default setting and cannot be changed
2. Security:
To allow or disallow User control of the input method use the Bios Setup Utility Supervisor password.
Password Setting Description Notes
No passwords set Control can be changed by
anyone
Supervisor password set only Control can be only changed by
entering Supervisor password
User Password set Controls are disabled Only the supervisor can change digitizer
This control is not controlled by Windows User groups The password will be prompted prior to Bios Setup Utility will open
controls
3. Changing values: Anytime the value is changed the Bios Setup Utility will prompt for the unit to be rebooted when the OK button is clicked. It is strongly recommended to reboot the system after changing this value.
This value will now be the default input mode.
Panel Control Center
Panel Control Center allows for temporary, session-based changes to iX104C2 Dual Mode unit functions. Upon a reboot or a restart of the system these settings are lost and the default value set in BIOS SETUP UTILITY are restored.
By default these controls are not set by Panel Control Center and will need to set by the Administrator account of the tablet. (Any user that has administrator rights). The functions will be dependent on the value set in the Bios Setup Utility.
To setup, click on Panel Control Center (triangle icon in the System Tray) > Click on the configure button > Click the Change Button next to the P Key desired and > Choose Predefined Function as shown below
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There are two pre-defined functions; Digitizer Selection and Touch Panel Toggle.
Pre-Define Function Description
Digitizer Selection This will toggle from AUTO to Digitizer Only to Touch Only, when Bios Setup Utility is
set to AUTO.
Touch Panel Toggle This will disable the Touch Panel if you desire to turn off the Touch input temporarily
when in the Touch only or Auto Modes.
Since the above Pre-defined functions are dependent on the Bios Setup Utility, the following chart show the functions and results:
Bios Setup Digitizer Selection Value
Digitizer Only
Pre-Define Function On-Screen Description
when key is pressed
Digitizer Selection
Digitizer Only will display
Notes
Since Digitizer only is selected there is no other input available. Digitizer is left functioning.
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Bios Setup Digitizer Selection Value
Digitizer Only
Bios Setup Digitizer Selection Value
Touch Only
Pre-Define Function On-Screen Description
when key is pressed
Touch Screen Toggle
Digitizer Only will display
Pre-Define Function On-Screen Description
when key is pressed
Digitizer Selection
Touch Only will display
Notes
Touch Screen is disabled already.
Notes
Since Touch only is selected there is no other input available Touch is left functioning.
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Bios Setup Digitizer Selection Value
Touch Only
Pre-Define Function On-Screen Description
when key is pressed
Touch Screen Toggle
Touch Screen Off/On
Notes
This will turn on or off the Touch Screen. Note, if touch screen is off and unit goes into standby or hibernate Touch Screen will automatically be turned back on.
Bios Setup Digitizer Selection Value
Auto
Pre-Define Function On-Screen Description
when key is pressed
Digitizer Selection
Auto, Digitizer only or Touch only
Notes
This rotates through each mode and displays that mode
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Bios Setup Digitizer Selection Value
Auto
Pre-Define Function On-Screen Description
when key is pressed
Touch Screen Only
Auto or Digitizer Only
Notes
This function turns on or off the touch panel.
Examples of implementation:
Sample 1
Power users or limited users to have Touch only with the ability to turn off the touch screen. Users do not have option to change any controls. Setup:
1. Set a Supervisor password in Bios Setup utility. (This will protect the digitizer selection, for that matter all bios setup utility controls)
2. Set one of the P Keys to Touch Panel Toggle in Administrator mode (Windows)
3. Create User Account (Add new user). Or if user is already created the setting the admin has set will replicate to all users on the unit.
Sample 2
Power user or limited users to default to Auto Sense but allow temporary selection. Users have the option to change the default. Setup:
1. Do not set a Supervisor password (leave open)
2. Set one of the P Keys to Digitizer Selection
3. Create User Account (add new User)
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