XSLATE® R12 Tablet Model iX125R1 Windows® 7 User Guide
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Revision Date: December 2016 Contents Important Information ................................................................................................................................. 5 ENERGY STAR® ........................................................................................................................................... 7 Overview of the XSLATE R12 Tablet............................................................................................................ 8 Front ..............
Inserting a SIM Card ........................................................................................................................... 18 Setting Up Mobile Broadband............................................................................................................ 18 Changing the power plan ........................................................................................................................... 18 To change the Power Plan..................................................
Wi-Fi Issues ......................................................................................................................................... 30 Bluetooth Issues ..................................................................................................................................... 30 Bluetooth Wireless Tips...................................................................................................................... 31 Audio Issues ..............................................
Important Information Before you use the XSLATE R12 (referred to as the tablet), read these safety instructions and the operation instructions in this guide. Failure to observe all these instructions voids the Limited Warranty and may lead to suspension or denial of services to the offender, or legal action, or both.
BATTERY MUST ONLY BE CARRIED OUT IN A NON-HAZERDOUS AREA USING THE SUPPLIED AC ADAPTOR. The definition of hazardous areas can be found in Standard EN 60079-10. WARNING: When operating the tablet in a known explosive environment do not remove or replace the battery while the circuit is live. Before removing the battery verify that the area is known to be free of ignitable concentrations of flammable substances.
Adjust only controls for which there are instructions in this book. An improper adjustment of other controls can result in damage and may require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the tablet or dock to normal operation. ENERGY STAR® This PC is ENERGY STAR® compliant. The power management settings enabled by default on this PC have been selected for compliance with the current ENERGY STAR requirements.
Getting Started Overview of the XSLATE R12 Tablet The following photos show the buttons; slots; and ports on the XSLATE R12 Tablet PC.
Back Documentation camera light Microphone Documentation camera Volume buttons Antenna passthrough SSD access Battery Battery charge indicator lights Battery latch Battery charge indicator button Speakers Microphone Documentation camera light Documentation camera Volume buttons Battery Battery latch Battery charge indicator lights Battery charge indicator button Speakers Antenna pass-through SSD access Used for detecting sound when the documentation camera is in use.
Back with Battery Removed CAC/ SmartCard slot SD slot SIM slot CAC/ SmartCard slot SIM slot SD slot CAC (Common Access Card) / SmartCard Required for some mobile broadband networks. If required, your cellular network carrier provides the SIM card. Contacts inserted facing down. Use with an SD memory card. Contacts inserted facing up. Right Side Power adapter port USB 3.0 port Audio in/out port Power adapter port Audio in/out port USB 3.
Left Side Power button Battery charging indicator Security button Power button Security button Battery charging indicator Turns the tablet on and off. Use to log on to or lock the tablet. Equivalent to Ctrl+Alt+Del on a keyboard. This light indicates the battery charging status: green for fully charged, amber for low or charging. Pen The XSLATE R12 Tablet PC supports touch with your finger or the included R12-Series digitizer pen.
Starting Your XSLATE R12 Tablet This section is for powering and setting up your tablet. Powering Up the Tablet 1. Plug the provided power adapter and cord into the port. (Only use an Xplore approved power adapter. (P/N 0432-03JR0MC) Do NOT use any other adapter because it may cause intermittent contact and not charge correctly.) Power adapter port 2. Check to ensure that the battery charging indicator is amber to indicate that the battery is charging. 3.
Using the Battery The XSLATE R12 includes a high-capacity Lithium-ion battery that fits into the back of the unit. Battery life varies by configurations, applications in use, utilized features and the operating conditions. Maximum battery capacity decreases with time and use. DANGER: To avoid personal injury, handle the battery with care. Don’t open, puncture, short, or expose it to fire or water. Keep the battery in an environment with ambient temperature of less than 104°F (40°C).
Removing the Battery 1. With the back of the unit facing you, hold and slide the battery latch to the left. 2. Insert your finger under the finger grip and lift up to remove the battery from the battery compartment. Inserting the External Battery 1. Place the tabbed end of the battery into the top of the battery compartment. 2. Press the battery down until it locks into place. (Battery contacts should be facing you, on the side of the latch.
Long-term Battery Storage Don’t store any batteries with a full charge, because this can cause a permanent loss of charging capacity. For long-term storage, ensure that the charge level is between 20% and 40% (two contiguous LEDs illuminated), and remove the battery from the tablet. Check stored batteries every 90 days to determine the charge status. If only one LED or no LED is illuminated, recharge the batteries to a level between 20% and 40%.
You can view and set the following configuration options in the Xplore Dashboard application. Dashboard Category Display Audio Pen & Tablet Task • Rotate the display orientation. • Adjust the brightness of the display. • Set advanced graphic properties. • Set up an external display. • Dim the display automatically. • Adjust speaker and microphone volume. • Adjust advanced audio settings. • Suppress background noise. • Balance speakers.
Wireless • Configure and disable Wi-Fi® and Bluetooth® and mobile broadband. • Choose to have wireless disabled on startup. (it • Power • • Security • Tap the Help icon is enabled by default) Adjust Wi-Fi and Bluetooth and mobile broadband properties. Select a power plan. Change what the power button does when pressed: sleep, hibernate or shutdown. Setup the firgerprint reader and other security options. for detailed information about using Xplore Dashboard.
Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network Important: Before you can connect to a mobile broadband network, you must have an active account with a cellular network provided and a SIM card in your tablet for mobile broadband access. Inserting a SIM Card 1. Ensure your tablet is turned off. 2. Remove the battery. 3. Insert a SIM card into the SIM card slot in the battery bay. Ensure that the contacts are facing down.
To change the Power Plan 1. 2. 3. 4. Open Xplore Dashboard. Tap Power. Tap Power Options. Select a power plan from the list of available plans. When you press and release the power button, the tablet can go into one of the following modes: Sleep –The tablet pauses all activity immediately and quickly resumes when awakened. This saves power when you are away from your tablet for a short time. However, you will lose unsaved data if there’s a power failure.
Entering Text by Handwriting In addition to keyboards, you can enter text by writing with the tablet pen on the handwriting panel. In the upper left corner of the keyboard, tap the Writing pad icon to change the keyboard. Use the pen to begin writing in the handwriting panel. Your handwriting is converted to text. Tip: The more you write, the more accurately Windows software detects your handwriting style. Using the Cameras Your XSLATE R12 tablet includes both web and documentation cameras.
The Documentation Camera You can use the 8 MP documentation camera on the back of the tablet to take pictures in BMP, JPG, and TIFF formats. Camera Software The R12 includes the xCapture Pro™ application that lets you shoot, save, edit, email, print and copy your photos with both cameras. Please reference the xCapture Pro™ user guide at the following location: xCapture_UG_Book_EN.
Barcode Scanner The R12 barcode scanner supports several different types of barcodes. The following barcode symbologies are enabled by default: Aztec UPC-A Code 128 UPC-E GS1-128 EAN-8 Code 39 EAN-13 Interleaved 2 of 5 PDF417 Micro PDF417 QR Code The EasySet software is loaded on the system if you purchased the barcode scanner. Using the Barcode Scanner 1.
The Tablet will beep to indicate a successful scan. Configuring Bluetooth for use with XSLATE R12 Companion Keyboard (Optional) You need to use Bluetooth® to connect to the XSLATE R12 Companion keyboard and other Bluetooth enabled devices. Managing Bluetooth Devices 1. Open Xplore Dashboard and tap Wireless. 2. Select Enable Internal Bluetooth Wireless. For complete information on the XSLATE R12 Companion keyboard, please reference the user guide on the Xplore support site.
1. Remove the two screws and the cover to the Expansion input port. 2. Align the connector to the Expansion input port and plug in. 3. Secure the Y-Cable with the two screws that are provided with the cable. Caring for Your XSLATE R12 Proper care and maintenance will keep your XSLATE R12 Tablet PC working and in good condition. WARNING: Follow the guidelines listed below when caring for your XSLATE R12 Tablet PC and its components.
If you’ll be working in harsher environments, we recommend that you purchase the Rugged Digitizer Pen for your XSLATE R12, which is available for purchase from the Accessories page. Change the tips regularly, especially if you drop the pen onto a rough surface that could damage the tip or embed debris in it. Damaged pen tips can scratch the display. Replacing the Pen Tip Pen tips eventually wear down or get damaged, so the pen includes extra tips and a tool for replacing them.
An application might have stopped responding. Use the Task Manager to manually stop the application. 1. 2. 3. 4. Press the Security button on the left side of the tablet frame. Select Task Manager. Select the application that isn’t responding. Tap End task. Shutting down the tablet You can also press and hold the power button for five seconds to force the tablet to shut down. However, this isn’t recommended. Use it as a last resort.
Battery Issues The battery doesn’t last very long (less than four hours). Hot or cold conditions can adversely affect the battery charge. Use AC power if you are operating the tablet in these conditions. Accessory devices such as a DVD player and applications can drain the battery more quickly. Remove the accessory devices or use AC power if possible. You can use the Xplore Dashboard to enable the Power Saver Plan. 1. 2. 3. 4. Open the Xplore Dashboard. Tap Power. Tap Power Options.
The screen resolution and color quality might not be set correctly. Use Windows Display Properties to reset the display settings. From Windows® Control Panel, select Hardware and Sound category. Under Display, change the resolution until the display appears normal. The display driver may have been removed or become corrupted. Use Windows® Device Manager to reinstall the driver. For more information, open Windows® Help and Support and search for “update driver”.
The pointer on the screen does not align with the pen. The pen might need calibration. 1. 2. 3. 4. Open the Xplore Dashboard. Tap pen & Tablet. Tap the Calibrate digitizer. Follow the on-screen instructions. Port and Connector Issues The tablet does not recognize a USB device. Windows might take a short time to recognize the USB device. Wait a few moments to see if the device is recognized. The device might not be connected properly.
The Ethernet network might be experiencing problems. Check with someone near you to determine if he or she has network access. Replace the Ethernet cable. Wi-Fi Issues Your R12 might not have located a Wi-Fi network. 1. 2. 3. 4. Open the Xplore Dashboard and tap Wireless. Make sure that the checkbox is selected next to Enable 802.11 Internal Wireless. Select the network that you want from the list of available networks. You might not have access to the network.
Bluetooth Wireless Tips Xplore Technologies® and its Bluetooth® partners have worked to ensure a positive experience with this technology and to ensure Bluetooth interoperability. In doing so, we have found the following issues: Interference If you’re running Bluetooth and Wi-Fi® at the same time, interference can affect the Bluetooth performance. This is most noticeable if: –You try to transfer large amounts of data, such as with file transfers.
System Issues The tablet seems to be operating slower than usual. Reboot the tablet. The hard drive might be full or nearly full. You can free up space on your drive. Type disk cleanup in the search field and then select Free up disk space on this PC from the search results. Unlike a traditional hard disk drive (HDD), a solid state drive (SSD), such as the one installed in the XSLATE R12, does not perform better with traditional HDD defragmentation.
• Rubberized enclosure DISPLAY • • • • • • • • 12.
• • • • • • • • Docking connector USB 3.0 port 3mm Audio I/O jack HDMI port Micro-SD Card Slot Micro-SIM Card Slot (3FF) Optional RS232 True Serial Port via Dongle Optional RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet Port via Dongle EMBEDDED I/O • • • • • 8.0 Megapixel camera (rear-facing) 2.0 Megapixel camera (front-facing) Optional 1D/2D Barcode Reader via SlateMate® Optional 13.
Extended Warranty & xDefend Programs Available. Please Contact Sales or Visit Warranties for Further Information. STANDARDS • • ACPI 5.0 compliant UEFI BIOS SOFTWARE • • • • • • • • • xCapture Pro™ by Xplore® Camera App RFID Sample Reader Barcode Reader Xplore Dashboard (Windows 7) Know Your Tablet (Windows 8.1) Pen and Touch Enabled BIOS Setup Infineon TPM 2.0 Xplore Tablet Center (Windows 8.
THIS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT IS SUITABLE FOR USE IN CLASS I, DIVISION 2, GROUPS A, B, C, AND D T5 OR NON-HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS ONLY; AVERTISSEMENT - CET ÈQUIPMENT INFORMATIQUE CONVIENT Á UNE UTILISATION AUX EMPLACEMENTS DE CLASSE I, DIVISION 2, GROUPES A, B, C, ET D T5 OU AUX EMPLACEMENTS NON DANGEREUX SEULEMENT. Hazardous location minimum and maximum temperatures, -20°C to 40°C. PRODUCT SAFETY • • • • • • UL/CSA 60950-1, 2nd Ed. IEC/EN 60950-1: AS/NZS 60950-1, 2nd ED.
