User Manual X10D Rugged Tablet PC
Copyright The documentation and the software included with this product are copyrighted 2011 by Advantech Co., Ltd. All rights are reserved. Advantech Co., Ltd. reserves the right to make improvements in the products described in this manual at any time without notice. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of Advantech Co., Ltd. Information provided in this manual is intended to be accurate and reliable.
Declaration of Conformity CE This product has passed the CE test for environmental specifications when shielded cables are used for external wiring. We recommend the use of shielded cables. This kind of cable is available from Advantech. Please contact your local supplier for ordering information. FCC Class B Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Safety Instructions 1. 2. 3. Read these safety instructions carefully. Keep this User Manual for later reference. Disconnect this equipment from any AC outlet before cleaning. Use a damp cloth. Do not use liquid or spray detergents for cleaning. 4. For plug-in equipment, the power outlet socket must be located near the equipment and must be easily accessible. 5. Keep this equipment away from humidity. 6. Put this equipment on a reliable surface during installation.
Contents Chapter 1 General Information ............................1 1.1 1.5 1.6 Introduction ............................................................................................... 2 1.1.1 Product Features .......................................................................... 2 1.1.2 Package Contents......................................................................... 2 1.1.3 Optional Accessories ....................................................................
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Chapter 1 1 General Information
1.1 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the X10D Rugged Tablet PC. This product combines rugged design with reliable performance and powerful functionality to best suit all your needs, in a wide range of working conditions. This user manual outlines all you need to know to set up and use your X10D. If you have any further questions or queries, contact our technical support team. 1.1.
Chapter 1 1.2 Exploring the X10D 1.2.1 Front View General Information No. Component 1 Microphone 2 Touch-sensitive display (responds to stylus or finger) 3 Power button 4 Number / Tab / Esc buttons 5 4-Way navigation button with integrated enter button 6 Function buttons 7 Brightness / volume button 8 Keyboard button 9 Status LEDs: Battery charge LED: Off: power off Solid Green: green lights on when charging in power off mode, lights off when finish charging.
1.2.2 Right View No. Component 1 Serial ports 2 VGA port 3 USB ports 1.2.3 Left View with Telephone Jack 1.2.4 Left View with 3G SIM Card Slot (Optional) No.
Chapter 1 1.2.5 Rear View General Information No. Component 1 Stylus 2 Battery compartment cover 1.2.6 Bottom View No.
1.3 Specifications Feature Description Operating System Windows XP Embedded/ Windows XP Professional Embedded Windows Vista Embedded Processor Core 2 Duo U7500 Chipset GME965 & ICH8M Memory One SODIMM DDRI 533 support up to 2GB Storage CompactFlash (2GB CF Memory card) or 2.5” HDD 80G SATA Display 10.
Environment Operating Temperature: -20º C to 60º C Storage Temperature -40º C to 70º C Operating Humidity 5% ~ 95% Rugged Rating IP65, 3ft drop, MIL-STD-810F, MIL-STD-461E Certifications CE, FCC, VCCI, C-tick, WEEE, CCC Optional Accessories AC adaptor and Power cord Hand Strap & Shoulder bag DC-DC Adaptor (Input 12VDC~32VDC Vehicle Adaptor) Vehicle Mount VESA Mount Vehicle Docking External Battery Charger Holster 1.4 Getting Started 1.4.
1.4.2 Connecting the Power Before you can use your X10D, you must fully charge the battery. Connect the power adapter and leave to charge for a minimum of 4 hours before use. 1.4.3 Setup with Windows XP Professional Embedded When you first turn on the X10D, the following setup screens will appear. Follow these instructions to validate your version of Windows XP and set up your system correctly. 1. The Welcome screen appears. Tap Next to continue.
3. Enter the 25-digit product key to validate your copy of Windows. Tap Next. 4. Enter a name to identify your X10D. This the name by which it will be recognized on all connected networks. You can also enter a description if required. Tap Next to continue. 9 X10D User Manual General Information Tap Yes, I accept to agree to the terms and conditions.Tap Next to continue. Chapter 1 2.
5. Enter an administrator password and re-confirm. Tap Next to continue. 6. Choose whether or not to make the X10D part of a domain. If so, enter the domain name (ask your system administrator for details). Tap Next to continue. 7. Choose whether or not to activate your copy of Windows immediately or at a later date (we recommend you activate the software immediately). Tap Next to continue.
9. Enter the names of other users of your X10D. You can add up to five users. Tap Next to continue. 10. Tap Finish to complete the setup. 11 X10D User Manual General Information You can now configure your internet connection. Tap Yes, help me connect to the Internet to run the Internet Configuration Wizard. Tap Next to continue. Chapter 1 8.
Recovering from a System Crash in WinXP Pro Embedded In the unlikely event the system should crash, do the following to reboot your system: 1. Press the power button to turn on the X10D. During boot- up, PRESS UP KEY TO RUN RESTORE... is displayed. Press the up arrow button. 2. The recovery software screen appears with the message ‘Are you sure you want to recover the partition now?’. Press Enter to confirm. The recovery operation starts.
Chapter 1 14. Press Y to save and exit when the confirmation message appears. General Information 15. The system will now enter recovery mode. Click OK twice to continue. 16. Once the process is complete, click Quit, remove the USB flash drive and the system will restart automatically. 1.4.4 Expansion Cards Inserting a Memory Card You can insert a Compact Flash memory card to store data, which needs to be later transferred to another machine, or to simply expand the storage capacity of the X10D.
2. Insert the Compact Flash card, until it clicks into place. 3. Close the memory card compartment cover. Removing a Memory Card 1. Open the memory card compartment cover. 2. Press the Compact Flash card inwards, until it clicks. 3. Release and the card will pop out. 4. Remove the card and close the memory card compartment cover. Inserting a PCMCIA Card You can also insert a PCMCIA card to store and transfer data between computers with compatible PC card capabilities. 1.
3. Close the memory card compartment cover. 15 General Information Insert the PCMCIA card, until it clicks into place. Chapter 1 2.
Removing a PCMCIA Card 1. Open the memory card compartment cover. 2. Press the PCMCIA card switch inwards until the card pops out. 3. Remove the card. 4. Close the memory card compartment cover.
Chapter 1 Inserting 3G SIM Card (optional) 1. Open the left side cover where 3G SIM card slot is located. Make sure the system is off and push the SIM card into the slot with the metallic part facing up and the clipped corner facing outward until it clicks into place. 3. Close the cover. 17 X10D User Manual General Information 2.
Removing 3G SIM Card (optional) 1. Slightly push the SIM Card inwards to pop it out. 1.5 Making Connections Connecting to a Monitor You can connect the X10D to an external monitor for enhanced viewing. Connect one end of a VGA cable to the VGA port on the right side of the X10D. Connect the other end to the VGA port on the monitor.
You can connect peripheral devices, such as a USB keyboard and mouse, as well as other wireless devices using the USB ports on the right side of the X10D. You can also connect directly to another PC using the USB ports. General Information MOLEX MOLEX Connection to a Network You can connect to either a home or work network using the RJ-45 port. Connect one end of the network cable to the RJ-45 port on the left side of the X10D and the other to your network hub or wall socket.
Connecting to a Telephone Line If you are accessing the Internet via a regular telephone line, you can connect the X10D using the telephone jack on the left side of the X10D. Connecting Headphones You can connect a pair of headphones using the headphone jack on the left side of the X10D.
General Information Turning On Press and hold the power button to turn on the X10D. 21 Chapter 1 Connecting a Microphone The X10D features and in-built microphone, but you can connect an external microphone if needed. Connect the microphone to the microphone jack on the left side of the X10D as shown.
1.6 Controlling the X10D Using the Touchscreen The X10D is equipped with touchscreen technology, for ease of use when you are on the go. Simply use the pen to select icons and run applications. Remove the pen from its holder at the rear of the X10D and you are ready to go. Calibrating the Touchscreen To calibrate the touch screen, tap Start > All Programs > PenMount Universal Driver > PenMount Control Panel to open PenMount Control Panel or tap the pointer device icon in the system tray. 1.
Advanced Calibration: select this option to use 4, 9, 16, or 25 points to calibrate the screen. Check Plot calibration data to enable touch panel linearity comparison graph. The blue lines show linearity before calibration and black lines show linearity after calibration. 3. Touch the points as displayed on screen using the pen. 23 X10D User Manual General Information Tap the Calibrate tab and you will see two options: Standard Calibration: select this option to start 5 pointsStandardCalibration.
Using the Tap Function When you tap on the screen with the a pen or stylus, it emulates click functions of a regular mouse. • To emulate a left click single tap the screen once. • To emulate a right click tap and hold the screen. • To emulate a double click tap the screen twice. Using the Control Panel Buttons The control panel buttons are located on the right of the touch screen. See below for a description of each button and its function.
Press the button to bring up the on-screen keyboard. Use pen to tap and enter letters, numbers and symbols as you would with a regular keyboard. To type capital letters tap the lock icon on the on-screen keyboard. 2. Tap Open and locate the program on the hard drive. 3. Tap OK to save all new settings. Once you have assigned a function to one of the buttons, you can change it at a later date by tapping on the Tray icon in the system tray.
Adjusting Screen Brightness 1. 2. Press and hold the button. Press the up arrow to increase brightness, or the down to decrease brightness. Adjusting the Volume 1. 2. Press and hold the button. Press the right arrow to increase the volume, or the left arrow to decrease the volume. You can also adjust the screen brightness through the Tray. Tap the Tray icon in the system tray, and select Volume Adjustment. Move the slider to make adjustments.
Chapter 2 Installation 2
2.1 General Installation 2.1.1 Wireless Connections WiFi Connections Note! WiFi access requires a separate purchase of a service contract with a wireless service provider. Contact a wireless service provider for more information. The X10D comes pre-loaded with WLAN module, you can send and receive signals to a WiFi network then synchronize files. A wireless network can be added either when the network is detected or by manually entering settings information.
4. The wireless connection is negotiated and you see the following screen. The wireless connection icon in the notification area shows a connected status whenever a wireless connection is present. 29 X10D User Manual Installation 5. You are prompted to enter a WEP key for secure access. Contact the network administrator for this key. Enter the required WEP key and reenter the key forconfirmation and then tap Connect. Chapter 2 3.
2.1.2 Configuring a New Wireless Network Should you need to create a new wireless network, do the following: 1. Tap the wireless icon in the Windows system tray to open the Wireless Network Connection Status screen. 2. Tap Set up a wireless network for a home or small office. The Wireless Network Setup Wizard begins. 3. Tap Next to continue setup. 4.
6. Insert your USB flash drive into a free USB slot and select the drive name from the drop-down list.Tap Next to continue. Installation Select the method by which you will set up other computers in your network. Choose to use a USB Flash drive to copy and transfer network settings to other computers, or choose to do it manually on each computer in the network (we recommend you use a USB flash drive to transfer settings). Tap Next to continue.
7. All your current network settings are copied to your USB flash disk. Tap Next to continue. 8. Setup is complete. Tap Print Network Settings to print a list of settings if you are configuring each computer manually. Tap Finish to complete the wizard.
If you chose to transfer settings to other computers via your USB flash disk, select Wireless Network Setup Wizard from the prompt that appears when you insert the disk into other computers. The network settings are transferred automatically. Chapter 2 9. Installation Bluetooth Connections The X10D comes with built-in Bluetooth functionality that allows you to connect and communicate with other Bluetooth-enabled devices. Setting Up Bluetooth Follow these instructions to set up a Bluetooth connection. 1.
2. Tap Add Device to open the Add Bluetooth Device Wizard. 3. 4. Select the My device is set up and ready to be found checkbox and tap Next. The Wizard searches for and displays other Bluetooth devices within range. 5. Tap the device to connect to and tap Next. You are prompted for a passkey. 6. Select your option and tap Next.
The Wizard attempts to connect with the other device and prompts the other device to input the passkey. If the other device has successfully accepted the passkey, the devices are connected and the Wizard finishes.. It is recommended that you use a passkey to prevent unauthorized access to your X10D. GPRS Connection (optional) GPRS function is optional with X10D. It allows you to make 3G connection to the internet. See “Inserting 3G SIM Card (optional)” on page 17 for installation instruction.
3. 3G connection established. You can now connect to the internet. To avoid damage to the SIM card, insert the SIM card before you turn the power on and remove the SIM card after you turn the power off. GPS Connection (optional) GPS function comes optional with X10D. It allows you to view your GPS positions. Different countries have different GPS positioning programs. You can download any GPS positioning program from website and install into this unit.
Tap Open GPS to start GPS. 4. When satellites are detected, their positions are shown on the map. Chapter 2 3.
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Chapter 3 3 Operating the LCD Display
3.1 OSD User Controls 3.1.1 Advanced Settings Configuring Touchscreen Function Tap the pointer device icon in the system tray then select the Tools tab > or tap Start > All Programs > PenMount Universal Driver > PenMount Control Panel to access PenMount Control Panel. Tap the tabs at the top of the screen to access the settings screens. The contents of each tab page may vary based upon the version of the operating system you are using.
Chapter 3 The battery screen appears: Power Options You can configure specific power options to best suit your needs and to get the most out of your battery. Tap on the battery icon. In the system tray to view the power options menu. See below for a description of the settings for each power option.
3.2 Maintenance 3.2.1 Maintaining the Battery Do not expose heat or attempt to disassemble the battery, and do not place the battery in water or in a fire. Do not subject the battery to strong impact, such as a blow from a hammer, or stepping on or dropping it. Do not puncture or disassemble the battery. Do not attempt to open or service the battery. Replace only with batteries designed specifically for this product. Keep the battery out of reach of children.
Appendix A Accessories A
A.1 Accessories The following accessories are available upon request. Please contact the related sales teams for support. Handstrap and Shoulder Strap A detachable handstrap and shoulder strap are provided to carry your Tablet PC securely and safely. You can use the supplied handstrap and shoulder strap separately or together to carry the X10D when you are outside your home or office.
Attach the shoulder strap to the rear of your tablet PC using the two short screws. When using the handstrap and shoulder strap together: Attach the handstrap and shoulder bag to the rear of your tablet PC using four screws as shown. (Two long screws to the upper screw holes, and two short screws to the lower screwholes.
Vehicle Mount Use the vehicle mount to mount the tablet PC to a vehicle bumper. 1. Attach the rail bolt to the bumper as shown and use a wrench to tighten each nut alternately. 2. Loosen the double socket arm by turning the knob counter clockwise and attach it to the ball base of the tray. Turn knob clockwise to tighten the double socket arm when the ball base is all the way inside. 3. Adjust the retaining side arms by moving them to the maximum length and pull to extend the tray. 4.
Attach the X10D to the PC docking stand as shown. 47 X10D User Manual Appendix A Accessories Tablet PC Docking You can use the supplied PC docking stand to dock the tablet PC when you are at your home or office desk. When docked, you can charge power to and transfer data from your tablet PC to another PC.
Docking Views See below for the rear view of the docking and a description of all ports and connectors. 1 2 3 1 USB Ports Connect USB connectors to these ports. 2 Serial Ports Connect serial cables to these ports. 3 DC-IN Connect the AC adapter to this port. Connecting Power to the Docking Connect the AC power adapter to the docking and the mains as shown below.
Feature Description Product Name X10D Tablet PC Docking Model Number By request External I/O Interfaces Two USB 2.0 host connectors (Or Factory Option: Four USB) Two RS-232/422/485 (Or Factory Option: extra two RS-232) One DC-in Power Adapter Universal AC 90V ~ 265V, 47~63Hz input; 19V, 3.
4. Attach the 3 points of tablet PC to the holster as shown.
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