User's Manual

2Optional Features Chapter 1 Getting Started
Optional Features
This section describes the optional features available when you purchase your tablet.
Mobile Broadband with GNSS
You can purchase an XSLATE 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 the U.S. Global Positioning System and the Russian Global Navigation
Satellite (GLONASS) System to determine the current location, altitude, heading, and horizontal
velocity of the XSLATE 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.
NOTE: The GNSS module is not available on systems equipped with optional GPS with
Satellite-Based Augmentation System (SBAS).
For information on setting up mobile broadband, see USING LOCATION SERVICES on page 49.
Discrete GPS with SBAS
You can purchase an XSLATE R12 Tablet PC with 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 Multifunctional Satellite Augmentation System
(MSAS) for improved accuracy in Japan. The proper augmentation system is 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.
NOTE: This option is not available on systems that have an optional mobile broadband with
GNSS.
Security
Your XSLATE 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 Absolute®
(DDS
tracking software, a built-in fingerprint reader, and the TCG Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 1.
2.
TPM Protection
With the built-in TPM 1.2 and Infineon Security Platform tools, you can create and manage
digital certificates, user and device authentication, full disk data encryption, and restricted
network access. These features are most commonly used by enterprises and enabled by the
system administrator.