XSLATE® R12 Tablet Model iX125R1 Windows® 8.
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Revision Date: December 2016 Contents Important Information ................................................................................................................................. 5 ENERGY STAR® ........................................................................................................................................... 7 Overview of the XSLATE R12 Tablet............................................................................................................ 8 Front ..............
Setting the Display Options ................................................................................................................... 19 Configuring the Tablet Functions Buttons............................................................................................. 19 Configuring the Menus for Left or Right Handed .................................................................................. 20 Setting up Wireless Connections ...............................................................
Configuring Bluetooth for use with XSLATE R12 Companion Keyboard (Optional) ................................ 32 Managing Bluetooth Devices ................................................................................................................. 32 Installing the Y-Cable (Optional) ................................................................................................................ 33 Locating the Serial Number ...............................................................................
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).
Press to view charge level Battery charge indicator lights The five lights on the back of the tablet battery also indicate the current level of charge, from one light (20% charged) to five lights (fully charged). The lights are green when running on battery and they are amber when the tablet is charging. Removing and replacing the Battery Before you remove the battery, ensure that the tablet is plugged in, turned off, in Hibernate or Sleep mode.
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%.
The Tablet Center is organized into categories in the left pane. The pane to the right displays information about your tablet and gives you access to the settings. Settings and Information Categories You can view and set the following configuration options in the Tablet Center application. The four highlighted rectangles on the right panel are selectable. Provides access to Windows® Pen and Touch configuration options.
Adjusting Touch 1. 2. 3. 4. To change touch actions, tap Pen and Touch. Select the Touch tab. Tap Double-tap or Press and Hold. Tap the Settings button and use the form that appears to adjust the settings. Configuring the Tablet PC Settings Setting up the Display You can set up the display for pen or touch. You can do this for multiple screens. 1. Open the Tablet Center. 2. In the Tablet Center form with right pane.
b) If you select Touch Input, then the next step asks you to tap the screen with the pen to identify it as the touchscreen. 6. Click OK in the Display tab or choose another option from the form. Setting the Display Options 1. In the Display tab, you can configure display options (for your screen). Select the available displays from the list in the Display options field. Display tab Display field Calibrate and Reset buttons Orientation link 2.
Buttons tab Use this tab to configure the Functions buttons. 4. Select the primary or secondary orientation for which you want to change the button settings from the Button settings for drop-down list. Tip: You can configure different button setting for different orientations. 5. Select the button to change. The currently selected button is shown in red on the form. Button 3 One column for Press and One for Press and hold 6. Tap Change. 7. Select the appropriate action for the button. 8.
Other tab Select right- or left-handed 2. Select right-handed or left-handed. 3. Click OK. Setting up Wireless Connections The wireless settings in the Tablet Center provide you with access to the Windows® Networks menu, where you can view and connect to available mobile broadband, and Wi-Fi® networks. You can also turn Airplane mode on or off in this menu, which disables all wireless communication on the Tablet PC Connection to a Wi-Fi Network 1. Open the Tablet Center. 2. Tap Wireles Settings.
Temporarily Switching Off Wireless Devices Check with your airline for exact rules on using your Tablet PC and Wi-Fi while traveling. If required, you can disable all of your wireless devices using the Tablet Center. 1. To turn off the wireless devices in your tablet, open the Tablet Center. 2. Tap Wireless Settings on the Tablet screen. 3. In the left pane, tap Airplane mode. 4. In the right pane, turn On Airplane mode. Tap to turn on. When the switch is On, the wireless devices are turned off. 5.
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.
Tap your provider. 5. If you want to connect automatically in the future, select the Connect automatically check box. 6. Tap Connect. 7. If prompted, enter the access point name (APN) or access string, the user name, and the password. (You can find these in the information that came with the device or with your mobile broadband service.) You should now have access to the internet.
Power plan field Power button field Changing the Power Plan In the Power pane of the Tablet Center, tap the drop-down menu besides Choose a power plan and select the power plan you want. Setting the power plan to Power Saver reduces the performance of the tablet while saving power. There are other power plans to choose from as shown on the Power menu.
Configuring Advanced Power Settings The Advanced settings in the Tablet Center’s Power screen provide you with access to Windows Power Options menu, where you can create your own power plan, customize the power plan for the tablet, adjust the screen brightness, set a password on wake-up, choose when to turn off the display, and change when the Tablet PC sleeps. You can also turn off these function: XSLATE R12 Companion keyboard, Bluetooth, mobile broadband, and function buttons on the tablet. 1.
heading, and accuracy. Accuracy provides two pieces of information: the number shown gives an approximate radius of accuracy in meters. For example, “55.0m” means that the position shown is accurate within 55 meters. Adjacent to that number, in parentheses, is a phrase that defines the source of the current position fix.
Tap these keys to switch between the two numeric and symbol keyboards. 4. To switch back to the default keyboard (alphabetic), tap the &123 key. 5. When you have a keyboard on the screen, you can tap the keyboard icon in the lower right corner of that keyboard to display a menu for switching to different keyboards and also for language preferences. 6. You can also switch to a split keyboard that lets you view the center of the screen. Tap the split keyboard icon on the Keyboard Preference menu.
The Keyboard Preference menu appears and you can choose a keyboard or set a language preferences for language-specific keyboards. Handwriting icon 2. Tap the Handwriting icon. 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 R12 tablet includes both web and documentation cameras.
Setting Up the Fingerprint Reader 1. Swipe in from the right side of the screen and tap Search. 2. Type sign in the search field and then choose Sign-in options from the search results. 3. Tap Add in the Fingerprint section of the Account settings screen and follow the instructions. Next time you log in, you can use your PIN or use your finger on the reader. Fingerprint Reader Tips Be consistent. Hold your finger and scan at the same angle each time. The scanner is bidirectional.
RFID reader (internal antenna) Barcode scanner Serial port 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.
If the scan is successful, the data appears in the application and you hear the confirmation beep. Using the RFID Reader 1. Open the Xplore RFID Demo (MCRIFD.exe) utility or the RFID scanning application installed by you system administrator. 2. Hold the RFID tag and ensure that the tag is 1-1.5 inches (25-40mm) from the RFID antenna scan area. 3. If you are using the Xplore RFID Demo utility, tap Refresh UID and Tag Data. If you are using another application, please use according to the documentation.
Installing the Y-Cable (Optional) You can purchase a Y-Cable that provides a RS232 True Serial Port and RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet Port. Accessories Connector Expansion input port Perform the following steps to install the Y-Cable: 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.
General Care Protect the Tablet PC from exposure to extreme temperatures, shock, liquids, and strong magnetic fields. Do not place heavy objects on top of the Tablet PC. If you’re storing the tablet for a long time, unplug the power adapter and remove the battery after partially discharging it. You can open the SSD compartment, but do not open the complete case. Opening the case will void your warranty.
Typically, change the pen tip every 90 days. If you use the pen in a dirty or dusty environment, change the pen tip every 30 days. Particles can become embedded in the pen tip and scratch the display. 1. 2. 3. 4. Grasp the old tip with the replacement tool. Use the notch on the ring to grab the tip. Pull the old tip out of the pen. Insert a new tip by placing the flat end of the pen tip in first. Apply slight pressure to push the tip into place.
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. If the tablet does not shut down after holding the power switch for five seconds, follow this procedure. 1. 2. 3. 4. Unplug the power adapter. Remove the battery. Press the Volume+, Power, and Security buttons simultaneously. Replace the battery and restart the Tablet PC. The Tablet will not enter Hibernate mode.
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 Tablet Center to enable the Power Saver Plan. 1. Open the Tablet Center. 2. Tap Power. 3.
The display is too dim. The display brightness might be set too low. Use the Tablet Center to brighten the display. 1. 2. 3. 4. Open the Tablet Center. Tap Power. Tap Advanced. Move the brightness slider to the desired level. The display is unreadable or distorted. The screen resolution and color quality might not be set correctly. Use Windows Display Properties to reset the display settings. 1.
5. Tap Pen input or Touch input, depending upon the type of input you want to use on the display. 6. Follow the on-screen instructions. The pen function button does not work You might not be pressing the button early enough. Try pressing and holding the pen function button before you touch the pen to the display surface. The pen function button might be disabled. 1. 2. 3. 4. To enable it, open the Tablet Center. Tap Pen and Touch. Tap the Pen Options tab.
Network Issues The wireless adapter keeps connecting even when not desired. Disable the desired wireless adapter from the Tablet Center. 1. Open the Tablet Center. 2. Tap the Wireless Settings button in the Tablet Center. The Windows Network & Internet menu opens. 3. Tap the wireless network you want to disable and tap Disconnect. I cannot connect to a wired Ethernet network. To connect to an Ethernet network, your R12 must be connected to an XSLATE R12-Series Docking Station.
3. Close the Tablet Center. Make sure that your tablet is discoverable by other Bluetooth devices. 4. Swipe in from the right side of the screen and tap All Settings. 5. Tap the Devices tile in the Settings menu. 6. Tap Bluetooth in the left pane of the screen. 7. Make sure that the Bluetooth switch is On. 8. Check to see if you can now connect. Make sure that the other device is discoverable. Note: Your Bluetooth device might be out of range.
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. –Several Bluetooth devices are operating in an office simultaneously. Speech Recognition Bluetooth audio has not been fully developed for speech recognition. Therefore, for speech recognition, we recommend that you not use a Bluetooth wireless headset.
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. Using traditional defragmentation simply adds unnecessary wear to the SSD. It is recommended that you disable any automatic or scheduled defragmentation utilities on your tablet. I want to make my tablet run faster. Change the Power plan to High Performance from the Tablet Center.
DISPLAY • • • • • • • • 12.
I/O PORTS • • • • • • • • 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.
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.
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. LVD Directive 2014/35/EU NOM 019 ANSI/ISA 12.12.
