User's Guide

Chapter 1 Getting Started Optional features 7
Optional features
This section describes the optional features available when you purchase your R12.
Mobile broadband with GNSS
You can purchase an R12 Tablet PC with an optional embedded mobile broadband with
Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) module that enables you to connect to a variety
of mobile broadband networks for sending and receiving data wirelessly. You can typically
use mobile broadband anywhere you can use your mobile phone. Mobile broadband is
based on cellular network technology, so you can use it in more places than other local area
wireless technologies.
The GNSS receiver uses GPS satellites and GLONASS satellites to determine the current
location, altitude, heading, and horizontal velocity of the R12. You don’t need a network
connection or an account with a mobile broadband network carrier to use the GNSS
receiver. You can use it with your preferred mapping applications to find your current and
desired locations.
For information on setting up mobile broadband, see Using Mobile Broadband with GNSS
on page 48.
Discrete GPS with WAAS, EGNOS, and MSAS
Your tablet may have an optional embedded discrete global positioning system (GPS)
module that supports the Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) for improved accuracy
in the United States; European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service (EGNOS) for
improved accuracy in Europe; and Multi-functional Satellite Augmentation System (MSAS)
for improved accuracy in Japan. The proper Augmentation system will be detected based
on your location. No special selection is required. The augmentation feature uses signals
from geostationary satellites to improve on the reliability and accuracy of the signals from
the GPS satellites. You can use it with your preferred mapping applications to find your
current and desired locations.
Security
Your R12 includes several features that you can use to enhance the security of your data and
serve as the foundation for complementary security technologies. The core security
features include password-protected BIOS, networking control, optional Computrace®
Complete tracking software, a built-in fingerprint reader, Dashboard Security Center, and
TCG Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 1.2.