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USER MANUAL M101BK Winmate

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Version 1.0 Document Part Number: 9152101K100S2 Rugged Windows Tablet M101BK Contents Read Me First 3 Advisory Conventions 3 Safety Information 4 Handling and Maintenance 5 Introduction 7 Unpacking 7 Description of Parts 8 Indicators 10 Hotkey for Specific Functions 10 Getting Started 11 Installing Battery 11 Charging Your Tablet 11 Starting the Tablet 12 Operating the Device 13 Using Winset Utility 13 Using the Camera 13 Changing Touch Mode 14 Using Bluetooth 15 Using Wi-Fi 16 Using WWAN 17 Scanning Barcodes 17 Replacing Hot Swappable Battery 18 Basic Troubleshooting 19Read Me First Advisory Conventions Four types of advisories are used throughout the user manual to provide helpful information or to alert you to the potential for hardware damage or personal injury.

Note: A note is used to emphasize helpful information

Important: An important note indicates information that is important for you to know.

This device complies with part 15 FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference. This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation 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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at him own expense. CE Notice (European Union)

Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (2014/30/EU) EN55024: 2010/ A1: 2015 o IEC61000-4-2: 2009 o IEC61000-4-3: 2006+A1: 2007+A2: 2010 o IEC61000-4-4: 2012 o IEC61000-4-5: 2014 o IEC61000-4-6: 2014 o IEC61000-4-8: 2010 o IEC61000-4-11: 2004 EN55032: 2012/AC:2013 EN61000-3-2:2014 EN61000-3-3:2013 Low Voltage Directive (2014/35/EU) EN 60950-1:2006/A11:2009/A1:2010/A12:2011/ A2:2013 This equipment is in conformity with the requirement of the following EU legislations and harmonized standards. Product also complies with the Council directions.4 Read Me First Safety Information

Tablet Computer Varies by specifications Quick Start Guide P/N: 9152101K100S Standard Battery BS101 P/N: 98K000A000AC

AC Adapter P/N: 922D065W19V1 Power Cord and Plugs Varies by country Capacitive Touch Stylus P/N: 9B0000000415 Your package may include other optional accessories based on your order.8 Rugged Windows Tablet M101BK Description of Parts Front:

Touch Screen Displays and acts as one of the inputs for the computer.

Power Button Power on/off computer.

LED Indicators: Shows the current status of the computer.

Function Buttons Programmable function keys configured by Winset utility.

I/O Cover Protects I/O ports.

MicroSD Card Reader Memory card reader port for MicroSD Card.

USB 3.0 High speed USB port connects to USB devices, such as USB flash drive, mouse, keyboard, printer, etc.

Mic In/Line Out Headset or headphone can be connected (Mic is only supported with 3.5mm 4-pin headset).

Battery Release Slider Spring-loaded slider that latches the battery in.

Touch Pen Slot Pen holder slot to store touch pen.

Battery Lock Latch Latch to lock the battery in place once battery is inserted. Not spring-loaded.

Speakers Emit sounds.

Optional Barcode Reader Barcode Scanner for reading of 1D/2D barcode.

Kensington Lock Port Provides lock access for Kensington Lock.

Docking Connector Port to docking solutions such as vehicle docking to provide power and external antenna10 Rugged Windows Tablet M101BK Indicators Item

Blue– Tablet is ON No light– Tablet is OFF Battery Status

Orange–AC adapter is plugged in and charging Green–AC adapter is plugged in and battery is full charged Solid Red - Low battery (<10%) Blinking Red – Battery is being hot swapped. No light – Battery is in use and more than 10% Light Sensor

Light sensor automatically adjusts the panel brightness based on the light settings. Disk Activity Indicator

Green - Disk Activity No light - Disk Idling RF Communications

Green - WiFi/BT/WWAN/GPS ON No light - WiFi/BT/WWAN/GPS are all OFF Hotkey for Specific Functions For the physical buttons on the tablet computer, in addition to its dedicated functions detailed in the previous section, it can also be used to emulate commonly used keyboard key strokes. Under different scenario, a single physical button or a combination of physical buttons provide different keyboard key strokes, which are specified below: In POST (before Windows boots up): Buttons Keystroke

1. Install the battery.

2. Charge your tablet.

3. Start the tablet.

Installing Battery To install the battery pack:

1. Disconnect any cords connected to the tablet computer.

2. Turn the tablet over, back facing up.

3. Locate the Battery Lock Latch and push it to the “Unlocked” position.

4. Locate the Battery Release Slider that is spring-loaded. Pull back and hold.

5. Insert the battery with the connector-pins side first, and then lower the battery into the battery

compartment. Continue to hold the Battery Release Slider until the battery is fully inserted.

6. Make sure the battery is completely lowered into the compartment before letting go of the Battery

Release Slider. Battery will be flat against the housing once fully inserted.

To remove the battery pack:

1. Shut down the tablet (or put into sleep mode). Disconnect any cords connected to the computer.

2. Turn the tablet computer over, back facing up.

3. Locate the Battery Lock Latch and push it to the “Unlocked” position.

4. Locate the Battery Release Slider that is spring-loaded. Pull back and hold.

5. Lift the battery out using the opening on the side of battery compartment.

Charging Your Tablet The Tablet operates either on external AC power or internal battery power. It is recommended to use AC power when you start up the Tablet for the first time.

1. Open I/O protective cover by pulling out the latch.

2. Plug the DC cord of the AC adapter into the power jack of the tablet computer.

3. Plug the AC power cord into the AC adapter.

4. Plug the AC power cord into the electrical outlet.

The battery LED indicator shows different battery states: Orange - AC adapter is plugged in and battery is charging. Green - AC adapter is plugged in and battery is fully charged. Solid Red - Low battery level (<10%). No light – Battery is in use and charged (>10%). Item Battery Life Battery Charging Time Standard Battery (BS101) 6 Hours

Important: When powering on the device for the first time, please make sure there’s no interruption during the Windows setting up process, for example, accidentally powering off. If it happened, please access the recovery menu by pressing F6 button on the front bezel to initiate recovery process. Press and hold the power button for 3 seconds until the blue LED power indicator light up.

Note: Do not press the power button repeatedly. Do not perform the following operations until the Disk Activity Indicator off Connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter Pressing the power button Touching the tablet buttons, screen, or external keyboard/mouse To power off the Tablet Computer:

1. Make sure you have closed any programs that are open on the Desktop. Start Screen apps don’t

2. Tap on the Settings charm.

4. Tap on Shut Down.

5. Wait for Tablet Computer to power off.

Note: The computer will forcibly be powered off if the power button is pressed and held for 6 seconds or longer.13 Operating the Device Operating the Device Using Winset Utility Winset ® is a program to control the main functions of the M101BK. In Winset you can check system information, control function button settings, and configure blanking function, scanner wedge and settings. Long-press Fn + F1 function key to open Winset. You can open Win-Set by double-clicking on the Winset icon on the desktop. The Fn key are located on the bottom right of the keypad. Using the Camera To take photos or videos:

1. Open the Winset application. The on-screen Winset camera indicator lights orange.

2. Point the camera at an object.

3. Touch the on-screen shutter button to take a photo or video record button to record a video.14

Opens Camera settings page. Available Settings: Picture Save: modify/inspect saved location for pictures. Video Save Folder: modify/inspect saved location for video recordings. Picture Quality: Picture compression quality.

Enables/ Disables LED Flash when taking picture.

Tap to Start, and press again to stop recording.

Camera Shutter Button. Tap to take picture.

Exits the Camera and hide Winset utility. Changing Touch Mode The tablet computer supports three built-in operating modes for different usage scenarios: Mode Usage Scenario

Normal Normal mode is the default operating mode of the touchscreen. Under the Normal mode, the touchscreen is set to have the ability to pick up touch inputs from the bare fingertips as well as fine-tip passive capacitive stylus that is shipped with the tablet. Supports the following input solutions: Fine-tip passive stylus w/ palm rejection Active stylus w/ palm rejection Rubber Tip passive stylus Finger

Hand/Rain Under this mode, the touchscreen is set to have the ability to reject false touch inputs while liquid is present on the touchscreen. Once the liquid is removed from the touchscreen, touch inputs from bare fingertips will continue to operate. Support the following input solutions: Active stylus w/ palm rejection Rubber Tip passive stylus Finger

Glove Under the Glove mode, the touchscreen is set to have the ability to pick up touch inputs while the user is operating the touchscreen with gloves on. Touch inputs from bare fingertips will also continue to operate. Support the following input solutions: Glove Rubber Tip passive stylus Finger

Touch Lock Under the Touch Lock mode, the touchscreen is locked from all touch inputs, while keypad input remains operational. To change touch mode: a. Shortly press Function Key 1 (To define the function key refer to User Manual, Chapter 4). b. Press (Menu) button on the front to open Winset, or launch Winset application. Choose “Device ON/OFF, and then click “Touch Set” icon. 15 Operating the Device Using Bluetooth Your device has integrated Bluetooth capabilities for short-range wireless communication between Bluetooth- enabled devices. You can transfer files, playback audio, configure virtual serial ports, and share network connection via Bluetooth. By default, the Bluetooth feature is enabled as indicated by the Bluetooth icon on the taskbar. To Enable the Wireless Bluetooth:

1. Click the Bluetooth icon in the windows notification area, a contextual menu for Bluetooth is

3. Choose the Bluetooth device that user wants to connect and follow onscreen prompt to

continue the pair procedure and use the Bluetooth device. Opening My Bluetooth:

1. In the notification area in the Taskbar, click to open the Action Center button.

2. From the Quick actions area, tap the Add a Bluetooth Devices.

3. Then all the enabled devices will appear in the list; click on the device, and it should pair

automatically.16 Rugged Windows Tablet M101BK Using Wi-Fi By default, the wireless antenna is turned on. To turn on the wireless antenna:

1. Click the wireless network connection status icon in the Windows notification area. A list of

available wireless networks is displayed.

2. Double-click a network to connect to it. Provide required authentication information if needed.

3. To check the connection status, observe wireless network connection status icon in the Windows

notification area. The more bars the icon shows, the better the wireless LAN connection strength is.

4. Now wireless LAN connection is setup, try connection to the network with an internet browser

such as Internet Explorer. Perform the following to connect to a wireless network:

Make sure that the wireless power is “on” (The Wi-Fi LED indicator is green and the Wireless network icon on the taskbar shows).

In the list of available networks, tap a Wi-Fi network .

If the network requires authentication, enter the security key or passphrase. Personal information and files on your wireless network can sometimes be seen by people who pick up your network signal. This can lead to identity theft and other malicious acts. A network security key or passphrase can help protect your wireless network from this type of unauthorized access.17 Operating the Device Using WWAN The M101BK supports data connection with LTE modules and supports Micro-SIM cards. (Note: LTE feature is optional). To enable WWAN:

1. Please insert the Micro-SIM card into your Tablet Computer.

2. Check the wireless WAN connection status through the Cellular status icon in Windows

notification area. The more bars encompassed, the better the signal is.

3. Click on the network title to see more details about the connection settings.

Scanning Barcodes Depending upon configuration, barcode scanning can be performed using the built-in1D/2D barcode scanner (Note: barcode scanner is an optional feature). To enable the Barcode Reader:

Long-press Fn + F1 function key to open Win-Set®. Users also can open Win-Set ® by double-clicking on the Win-Set icon on the desktop

Click on the Device Control tab under the Win-Set utility and open the Barcode Scanner Wedge Settings.

Choose “Device ON/OFF” and click on “Barcode”, and the setting utility will show up as below:18 Rugged Windows Tablet M101BK

Open the application where barcode reader will be displaying the scanned barcode. Trigger the barcode reader by pressing Fn2 function key on the back of M101BK. Replacing Hot Swappable Battery The rugged tablet supports hot-swapping of batteries, meaning the tablet doesn’t need to be powered off in order to replace the main battery. To support this there is a backup battery inside the tablet that is charged up with the main battery. This backup battery cannot be removed and needs to have adequate power for hot swapping of main battery. When the backup battery is fully charged, it can sustain up to 5 minutes of runtime to allow for battery hot-swapping. Perform the following to hot swap the batteries:

1. While the tablet is powered on, open Winset to check on the power level of the Backup battery.

2. If the Backup battery level is at “Low”, please charge the tablet with AC Power until the Backup

battery level is at “Medium” or “High”, and do not remove the main battery.

3. If the Backup battery level is at “Medium” or “High”, continue to remove the main battery.

4. Insert a new charged up removable battery into the battery compartment.

5. Open Winset to check if the Main battery level can be correctly read. If not, check if the new

removable battery is inserted properly.

6. If Main battery level can be read, continue to use the tablet computer.

Caution/ Attention To keep battery health and prevent possible issues from battery over-discharged, please charge the tablet built-in back-up battery once for every 2 months. Pour préserver la santé de la batterie et éviter les problèmes de batterie déchargée, veuillez recharger la batterie de sauvegarde intégrée de la tablette une fois tous les 2 mois.19 Basic Troubleshooting Basic Troubleshooting Problem Solution The removable battery is not charging. Make sure the AC adapter is properly connected, and that the removable battery is properly inserted. Nothing appears on the screen. The tablet computer may be in sleep mode. Press the power button to wake up the display. The brightness level may be too low. Increase brightness. The screen suddenly turns blank and the power indicator goes off. Make sure that LED indicator is not powered off in Win-Set. Make sure the AC adapter is properly connected. If running on battery power, the battery may be depleted, charge the battery. Wireless LAN signal quality is poor. The tablet computer may be out of range. Move the tablet computer closer to the access point or another wireless LAN device associated with it. Check if your surroundings have interferences, such as microwave ovens, cordless phones. Move the tablet away from objects causing interference. I cannot connect to another wireless LAN device. Make sure that wireless LAN feature is powered on. Make sure that the SSID setting is the same for every wireless LAN device in the network. Restart the tablet computer. Make sure the IP address or subnet mask setting is correct. I cannot connect to another device with Bluetooth. Make sure that both devices have Bluetooth powered on in Winset). Make sure that the distance between the two devices is within 10 meters and there are no walls or large obstructions between the devices. Make sure the both devices are powered on and configured to be discoverable. Make sure that both devices are compatible. The GPS cannot find my location. Make sure that GPS is powered on in Winset. Make sure that GPS receiver and the location sensor are enabled in Control Panel. The tablet computer may be out of coverage area. Move your tablet computer outdoors or closer to a window. Move the tablet computer away from objects causing interference. No sound is produced. Adjust volume of the tablet computer by pressing on the volume rocker. If using an external audio device, make sure that the cable is properly connected. Barcode scanner does not emit laser beam and does not seem to work. Make sure the Barcode scanner device is enabled in Winset. Barcode Scanner emits laser beam but does not read barcodes. Adjust the distance between barcode scanner of the device and the barcode being scanned. Make sure the barcode code type is enabled in the tablet. Check “Barcode Scanner Configuration” section of the User Manual for more details. I am having GPS accuracy issue When using the GPS, we recommend disabling the Barcode Reader in Winset to reduce interference.Winmate Inc. 9F, No.111-6, Shing-De Rd., San-Chung District, New Taipei City 24158, Taiwan, R.O.C www.winmate.com

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