M9700 Rugged Tablet PC (Intel® Atom Duo Core N2600 Based Tablet PC) USERS MANUAL Version: 1.2 M9700 9.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please read these instructions carefully before using the product and save for later reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Clean the product with a damp soft cloth. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners as they may cause permanent damage to the screen. Do not use this product near water. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table.
If the product does not operate normally, ensure that the operating instructions are followed. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions since improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and may require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal operation. Copyright Notice Copyright © 2012 DAP Technologies, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
Notice 1. Do not touch the LCD panel surface with sharp or hard objects. 2. Do not use abrasive cleaners, waxes or solvents for cleaning; use only a dry or damp soft cloth. 3. Use only with a high-quality, safety-approved, AC/DC power adapter.
Safety Precautions Warning! Always completely disconnect the power cord from the chassis whenever you work with the hardware. Do not make connections while the power is on. Sensitive electronic components can be damaged by sudden power surges. Only experienced electronics personnel should open the PC chassis. Caution! Always ground yourself to remove any static charge before touching the CPU card. Modern electronic devices are very sensitive to static electric charges.
Packaging List This product is shipped with the items list below. Please make sure that all are in your package. Item Description Note Default Packing Accessories 1 Rugged Tablet PC Quick Start Guide with link to M9700 manual 2 Recovery CD for Operation System (Windows embedded standard 7) 4 12V Adapter w/ Standard Power Cord (Euro / U.S. Std type, 1.
Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS............................................................. 2 PACKAGING LIST ................................................................................................... 6 CHAPTER 1 GETTING STARTED ...................................................................... 10 1.1 CONNECTING THE AC POWER................................................................................ 10 1.2 TURNING ON AND OFF THE TABLET PC .............................................
4.2.5 4.2.6 Security Menu............................................................................................................................. 46 Save & Exit Menu ......................................................................................................................
CHAPTER 1 Getting Started M9700 User Manual 9 DAP Technologies
CHAPTER 1 GETTING STARTED This chapter guides you to get the Rugged Tablet PC ready for operation. 1.1 Connecting the AC Power Our tablet PC can operate either on the external AC power adapter or internal battery power. It is suggested that you use AC power when you start up the tablet PC first time. **Caution Use only the AC adapter included with your tablet PC. Using other AC adapters may damage the tablet PC. 1. Plug the DC cord of the AC adapter to the power connector of the tablet PC. 2.
1.2 Turning On and Off the Tablet PC 1.2.1 Turning on the Tablet PC 1. Place the tablet PC on a flat and stable surface or hold the tablet PC on your hand. 2. Make sure the tablet PC is either connected to AC power or the battery pack with power. 3. Press the power button on the right side for 2-3 seconds to turn it on.. 1.2.2 Turning off the Tablet PC To turn off the tablet PC power, use the “Shut Down” command of your operating system.
1.3 Optimized Use of the Sunlight-Readable Touchscreen. With the imposed reflective function, the modified LCD can reflect the ambient light passing the LCD cell and utilize the reflected light beams as its illumination. The stronger the ambient light is, the brighter the LCD will appear. As a result, the modified LCD is viewable under most lighting conditions. The optimized angle of view is fourty-five degree. And the optimized distance of view is 30cm.
1.4 Taking a Look at I/O Functions for the M9700 This section we will show the Tablet PC external connection parts and their functions. Front Side Control Functions Hot Key: Vol-, Vol+, F1. Menu LED Indicators WiFi, HDD, Battery, Power Power Button # 1 Components Power Button Function Description See Other Info Press for 2-3 seconds to turn on the PC. Press once to turn off backlight when PC is on. Press once to turn on backlight when backlight is off.
Wi-Fi Status Storage Status Battery Status Power mode LED Indicator Green light： Wi-Fi is operating. Indicator Status Description Green light： Storage under operation. No light when Wi-Fi is not operating. Orange Light： Green light： Power is on. Charging. Red Blinking Light：Low Battery No light when power is off. Check Chapter 3.2.3/ 2.
Bottom side Input/ Output Bottom Side Docking Connector USB Mic-in / Line-Out DC-Jack LAN / HDMI # Components Function Description 1 TableStand Docking Sation Connector Connect to the optional docking station. 2 USB Standard USB 2.0 port. 3 LAN/HDMI LAN & HDMI Out combo connecter. Connect with the optional LAN & HDMI cable. 4 Mic-in/Line-Out Mic-in for microphone. Line-Out for the external speaker or handset. Product Features and Specification 1.5.
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1.5.2 Product Specifications System Specifications System Processor Intel® Atom N2600 Dual core 1.6GHz BIOS AMI System BIOS System Chipset Intel® NM10 Chipset System Memory 2GB SODIMM DDR3-800 LAN Controller Realtek RTL811B GigaLAN Controller Storage mSATA SSD Audio Audio out for headset, Micro-in for microphone jack, 1.0W Speaker x2 (Internal) I/O Connectors Bottom I/O Port Stand Connector x1, Standard USB2.
System Specifications (continued) Mechanical and Environment Weight 2.18 lb. (988 g.
CHAPTER 2 Operating The Tablet PC and HotTab Hotkey Utility M9700 User Manual 19 DAP Technologies
CHAPTER 2 OPERATING THE TABLET PC AND HOTTAB HOTKEY UTILITY This chapter will guide you how to operate the Tablet PC, including starting up and shutting down the PC, using menu functions (including basic hardware function adjustments), and the HotTab hotkey utility software. 2.2 Starting Up and Shutting Down the Tablet PC Turning On the Tablet PC Start the tablet by pressing the power button continuously for 2 seconds. The tablet will start up and automatically load the OS when you turn it on.
2.2 Quick to Know Menu and HotTab Hotkey Function The function buttons are a useful and easy way to adjust brightness and volume, as well as check current battery status. The programmable hotkey function can also be user-defined to control an application. 2.2.
Menu Function Adjustments (continued) # Action 4 Press “Menu” button Function Description Funtion Adjustment Show current on/off for Wireless/Bluetooth/Camera and 3G/GPS mode. 4th time 1. WiFi on/off 2. Bluetooth on/off 3. Camera on/off 4. 3G on/off (Optional) 5. GPS on/off (Optional) 5 View system information.
Status Description Action On Lock Status, you can not control the Power button. Push “Menu” button 5 seconds to Unluck back Lock all button function It is strongly recommended that you check Lock/Unlock condition before turning off the tablet.
2.2.2 Using the Hotkey Function Hotkey Function Use the HotTab software utility to make it easy to program and define hot keys. Long press (3-4 seconds) the F1 button on the top of your M9700 and the software application will appear at center of the desktop. The Hotkey software program is the programmable application software for defining the Hotkey. Choose one software application as your hotkey function.
2. Utilities Function A. Virtual mouse B. Screen rotation C. Onscreen Keyboard D. Camera Function 3.
2.2.3 Connecting to a Wireless Network To connect to a wireless network: 1. Push “Menu” button 4 times and making sure the Wireless function is “On.” 2. Using the defult Windows Wireless Network Connection utility.
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2.2.4 Using the Bluetooth Wireless Feature The M9700 includes a Bluetooth 2.1+ EDR module. Depending on your application, the Bluetooth module can provide the capability for short-range wireless communicaiton between devices, without a cable connection. The transmission can go through walls, pockets and briefcases as long as the two devices are within a range of about 10 meters. Follow the easy steps to connect to the Bluetooth communication. 1.
3. Choose the bluetooth device to which you want to connect. Left click and choose “Connect.” The device will connect to the module. 4. To disconnect, left click on the device to check the connection status and choose “Unplug” to remove the connection.
2.2.4 Using the (Optional) 3G Feature An optional PCI Express® full-size 3G module is availble for the M9700. Depending on your application, the 3G module datacard and host PC software combination can deliver multiband CDMA2000® 1xEV-DO, UMTS, and GSM wireless wide area network (WWAN) connectivity in a single hardware configuration. 1. Push “Menu” button 4 times and making sure the 3G Module is “On.” 2.
3. Confirm whether to detect the telecommunications system operators, then press the “Connect” to connect to 3G networks.
4. After initialization is completed, it will automatically connect to 3G networks. Note: No additional driver installation is required for the 3G module.
2.2.6 Using the Camera Feature An internal 2MP web camera module in incldued in the M9700. 1. Push the “Menu” button 4 times and make sure the Camera function is “on.” 2. Press “F1” button for approximately 5 seconds to open the HotTab utilities menu. Then choose the camera function. 3. Click the icon to take a picture.
CHAPTER 3 Tablet PC Power Management M9700 User Manual 34 DAP Technologies
CHAPTER 3 TABLET PC POWER MANAGEMENT 3.1 About AC Adapter The M9700 is equipped with an AC adapter and power cord. These vary by country area. Please contact with your dealer for appropriate power cord if necessary. **Caution 1. When you disconnect the AC adapter, disconnect from the electrical outlet first and then from the tablet. A reverse procedure may damage the AC adapter or tablet PC. 2. Always hold the plug head when you unplug the connector, never pull from the cord. 3.
3.2 Charging and Checking Charging Status 3.2.1 Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack is the internal power source for the M9700. It is rechargeable using the AC adapter. The operating time of a fully charged battery pack depends on how you are using the tablet PC. When your applications often access peripherals, you will experience a shorter operating time. NOTE: 1. Charging will not start if the battery’s temperature is below 0 °C (32 °F).
3.2.3 Checking the Battery Level Battery levels indicated on the tablet are estimated. The actual operating time can be different from the estimated time, depending on how the tablet is being used. In the Windows operating system, you can check the approximate battery level using the battery meter function. To read the battery level in Windows, click the icon on the taskbar. (Click the icon if the tablet PC is using AC power.) 3.2.
power management. The power management feature allows you to reduce the power consumption for energy savings. With an ACPI-compliant operating system such as Windows XP, power supply to different components is controlled on an as-needed basis. This allows for both maximum power conservation and performance at the same time. In general, Windows power management works as follows: Occurrence Condition When the hard disk has been idle for a Power to the hard disk is turned off set period.
CHAPTER 4 Expanding Your Tablet PC
CHAPTER 4 EXPANDING YOUR TABLET PC 4.1 How and When to Use BIOS Setup To enter the BIOS setup, connect with an external USB keyboard and press the “Delete” key when the prompt appears on the screen during start up. The prompt screen only shows for few seconds, so the Delete key will need to be pressed quickly. **NOTICE An updated BIOS version may be published after the manual is released. Check for the latest version of BIOS on website.
4.2 BIOS Functions 4.2.1 Main Menu The Main menu contains information about the Tablet system including BIOS version, processor RC version, system language, time, and date. 4.2.2 Advanced Menu The Advanced menu contains the selections of PXE OpROM and Watch Dog Timer, and the settings of PCI Subsystem, ACPI, and S5 RTC Wake. It also contains the configuration information for the CPU, Thermal, IDE/SATA, USB, and PPM Configuration.
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1. CPU Configuration 2.
3. IDE / SATA Configuration 4.
5. PPM Configuration 4.2.3 Chipset Menu The Chipset menu contains information about the Host Bridge and South Bridge.
4.2.4 Boot Menu The boot menu sets the sequence of the devices to be searched by the operating system. The bootable devices will be automatically detected during POST and shown here, allowing you to set the sequence that the BIOS uses to look for a boot device from which to load the operating system. A brief description of button usage is listed: 4.2.5 Security Menu In the Security menu, users can set an Administrator Password, User Password, and HDD Security Configuration.
4.2.6 Save & Exit Menu After finishing with your settings, you must save and exit so that the changes can take effect. Your choices in the exit menu are: Save Changes and Exit saves the changes you have made and exit the BIOS Setup utility. Discard Changes and Exit exits the BIOS Setup utility without saving the changes you have made. Save Canges and Reset saves the changes you have made and resets the BIOS system. Discard Changes and Reset resets BIOS system without saving the changes you have made.
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