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   USER’S GUIDE  |  REVISION A MODEL X7 TABLET COMPUTER Copyright 2010-2011, DRS Tactical Systems, Inc., Melbourne, Florida. All Rights Reserved.                  Go to Table of Contents
FRONT MATTER CONTENT  PAGE 2     9711-26400-0001 EXPORT CONTROLLED – SEE PAGE 3 Rev A   To learn more about ARMOR accessories, please call 1-888-872-1100 VEHICLE DOCK DESK DOCK BATTERY CHARGER SOLID STATE DRIVE MINI USB ADAPTER BREAKOUT BOX SURGE SUPPRESSOR COMPACT  KEYBOARD
FRONT MATTER CONTENT  PAGE 3     9711-26400-0001 EXPORT CONTROLLED – SEE PAGE 3 Rev - MODEL X10 TABLET COMPUTER Trade Compliance Statement  THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS TECHNOLOGY CONTROLLED UNDER THE U.S. EXPORT ADMINISTRATION REGULATIONS  (EAR) AND MAY NOT BE EXPORTED OR TRANSFERRED TO ANY FOREIGN PERSON, FOREIGN COUNTRY OR FOREIGN ENTITY, BY ANY MEANS, WITHOUT PRIOR WRITTEN APPROVAL FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, BUREAU OF INDUSTRY AND SECURITY (BIS) AND DRS TECHNOLOGIES. THE INFORMATION DISCLOSED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS PROPRIETARY DATA OF DRS TACTICAL SYSTEMS, INC., AND MAY NOT BE REPRODUCED, USED, OR DISCLOSED WITHOUT THE PRIOR WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION OF DRS TACTICAL SYSTEMS, INC. DISTRIBUTION AUTHORIZED FOR USE PER DOCUMENT NUMBER 9120-02737-0100. VALIDATION REQUIRED FOR PLANNING, TESTING, INSPECTION, MANUFACTURING, PROCUREMENT AND QUOTES.  Other Compliance: United States • 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 in a residential installation. This equipment radiates radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, cautions and warnings contained in this user’s guide, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:  o Reorient this device or move it away from the equipment experiencing interference.  o If connected to an AC outlet, move this device to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the device experiencing interference is connected.  o Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. • CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by DRS Technologies, Inc. could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. • This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two condition: o This device may not cause harmful interference, and o This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. • For body-worn operation, this computer has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines set forth for an uncontrolled environment when used with ARMOR supplied accessories, or accessories designed specifically for this product. Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines. • When using a docking station and external antenna with the WLAN, the antenna should have an impedance of 50 ohms and a gain not to exceed +5 dBi.  To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements, separation distance of at least 20 cm (8 in.) should be maintained between the external antenna and all persons. • Operation within the 5.15–5.25 GHz band is restricted to indoors operations.
FRONT MATTER CONTENT  PAGE 4     9711-26400-0001 EXPORT CONTROLLED – SEE PAGE 3 Rev A Canada • This Class B digital apparatus complies with Industry Canada ICES-003, Issue 4 June 7, 2004 and license-exempt RSS standards RSS-210, Issue No 8 (December 2010), RSS-132 Issue No. 2 (September 2005), and RSS-133 Issue No. 5 (February 2009).  Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. • Cet appareil numérique de classe B est conforme à Industrie Canada ICES-003, numéro 4 Juin 7, 2004 et exempts de licence normes RSS RSS-210, Issue n ° 8 (Décembre 2010), CNR-132 fascicule n o 2 (Septembre 2005), et RSS-133 fascicule n ° 5 (Février 2009). Son fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) cet appareil ne peut pas provoquer d'interférences et (2) cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence pouvant causer un fonctionnement indésirable de l'appareil. •  This product is restricted to indoor use in the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz frequency range. Industry Canada requires this product to be used indoors to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems. • Operation in the 2.4 GHz band: To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding. Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing. • Opération dans la bande 2,4 GHz:Pour empêcher que cet appareil cause du brouillage au service faisant l'objet d'une licence, il doit être utilisé a l'intérieur et devrait être placé loin des fenêtres afin de fournir un écran de blindage maximal. Si le matériel (ou son antenne d'émission) est installé à l'extérieur, il doit faire l'objet d'une licence. • Be advised that high-power radars are allocated as primary users (i.e. priority users) of the bands 5250–5350 MHz and 5650–5850 MHz and that these radars could cause interference and/or damage to WLAN devices. • Under Industry Canada regulations, the WLAN radio transmitter may only operated using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (EIRP) is not more than that necessary for successful communication. • This radio transmitter 7888B-622ANH has been approved by Industry Canada to operate with the antenna types listed below with the maximum permissible gain and required antenna impedance for each antenna type indicated. Antenna types not included in this list, having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for that type, are strictly prohibited for use with this device. o Mobile Mark SMW-301-xxxx( surface mount), MGW-301-xxxx  (magnetic mount)radome antennas o Gain: +5dBi in 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands o Impedance: 50 ohm
FRONT MATTER CONTENT  PAGE 5     9711-26400-0001 EXPORT CONTROLLED – SEE PAGE 3 Rev A Europe • This X7 tablet computer has been tested for compliance with ATEX directive 94/9/EC.  • This equipment may be operated in AT, BE, BG, CY, CZ, DK, EE, FI, FR, DE, GR, HU, IS, IE, IT, LV, LT, LU, MT, NL, NO, PL, PT, RO, SK, SI, ES, SE, CH, LE, UK, HR, MK, TR.  Frequency band 5150 – 5350 MHz restricted to indoor use  • FR: 2400 – 2483.5 MHz frequency band restricted to indoor use • IT: For private use, a general authorization is required if RLAN is used outside of own premises.  For public use, a general authorization is required. • NO: 2400 – 2483.5 MHz band use is not allowed within the geographical area within a radius of 20 km from the centre of Ny-Ålesund.
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FRONT MATTER   PAGE 7        9711-26400-0001 EXPORT CONTROLLED – SEE PAGE 3 Rev A NOTICE  Information contained herein is for reference only and does not constitute a commitment on the part of the manufacturer or any subsequent vendor. They are in no way responsible for any loss or damage resulting from the use (or misuse) of this publication.  We at DRS strive to make this document as accurate as possible. However, errors do occur and product information and settings may become out of date as a result of hardware changes or software updates. DRS Tactical Systems, Inc. reserves the right to revise this publication or to change its content without notice. Please contact DRS Technical Support for  information concerning updates to this document. This publication and any accompanying software may not, in whole or in part, be copied, photocopied, translated or reduced to any machine readable form without prior consent from DRS Tactical Systems, Inc, except for copies kept by the purchaser for backup purposes. Brand and product names mentioned in this publication may or may not be registered trademarks of their respective companies but should be treated as such. They are mentioned for identification purposes only and are not intended as an endorsement of that product or its manufacturer.  All reproductions of software applications, quoted text and illustrations are copyrighted by their respective owners.  Copyright 2010-2011, DRS Tactical Systems, Inc., Melbourne, Florida. All Rights Reserved
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FRONT MATTER   PAGE 9        9711-26400-0001 EXPORT CONTROLLED – SEE PAGE 3 Rev A WARNING AND CAUTION S UMMAR Y The ARMOR X7 complies with all applicable industrial health and safety requirements. However there are certain safety considerations such as battery safety that you need to be aware of. Please read and comply with all warnings and cautions in the following summary, elsewhere in this guide and in all other X7 documentation.  A “  WARNING!” notice indicates a condition or action that could possibly result in injury or death to the user. A “  CAUTION!” notice indicates a condition or action that could result in loss of data or damage to equipment.      WARNING! EXPLOSION HAZARD – DO NOT DISCONNECT WHILE CIRCUIT IS LIVE UNLESS AREA IS KNOWN TO BE NON-HAZARDOUS. AVERTISSEMENT-RISQUE D'EXPLOSION - NE PAS DÉBRANCHER TANT QUE LE CIRCUIT EST SOUS TENSION, À MOINS QU'IL NE S'AGISSE D'UN EMPLACEMENT NON DANGEREUX.    WARNING! EXPLOSION HAZARD – BATTERIES MUST ONLY BE CHANGED IN AN AREA KNOWN TO BE NON-HAZARDOUS. AVERTISSEMENT-RISQUE D'EXPLOSION -  AFIN D'ÉVITER TOUT RISQUE D'EXPLOSION, S'ASSURER QUE L'EMPLACEMENT EST DÉSIGNÉ NON DANGEREUX AVANT DE CHANGER LA BATTERIE.    WARNING! R IS K  OF E XPLOS ION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES  ACCOR DING TO INS TR UCTIONS  IN THIS  US E R 'S  GUIDE. ATTE NTION: R IS QUE  D'E XPLOS ION S I LA B ATTERIE EST REMPLACEE PAR UN TYPE INCORRECT. JETER LES PILES USAGEES CONFORMEMENT AUX INS TR UCTIONS  DANS CE GUIDE  D'UTILIS ATE UR ..
FRONT MATTER   PAGE 10        9711-26400-0001 EXPORT CONTROLLED – SEE PAGE 3 Rev A    WARNING! EXPLOSION HAZARD –  SUBSTITUTION OF COMPONE NTS  MAY IMPAIR  S UITAB ILITY FOR CL AS S  I, DIVIS ION 2 OPERATION. AVERTISSEMENT  –  RISQUE D’EXPLOSION – LA SUBSTITUTION DE COMPOSANTS RISQUE D’AFFECTER DE  CLAS S E  I, DIVIS ION 2 FONCTIONNE MENT.    WARNING! Do not drop or mishandle the batteries, immerse them in water, or subject them to high heat. Doing so could increase the risk of explosion or leakage, and possibly cause injury.    WARNING! The lithium-ion batteries used in this equipment contain material that is hazardous to your health. If battery contents come in contact with the eyes, IMMEDIATELY flush the affected area with clean water for 15 minutes and have someone else summon medical attention for you. Unaffected persons should assist the affected individual in the vital first flushing of the eyes.    WARNING! If battery material comes in contact with the skin, flush the affected area with clean water and seek immediate medical treatment.    WARNING! Disposed lithium-ion batteries that are not fully discharged contain active salts that can result in an explosion if suddenly exposed to moisture or water in the environment. To prevent possible injury to someone finding the battery, please ensure it is fully discharged before disposing in a domestic or commercial garbage receptacle.
FRONT MATTER   PAGE 11        9711-26400-0001 EXPORT CONTROLLED – SEE PAGE 3 Rev A   WARNING! Changes or modifications not performed by, or expressly authorized by, DRS Tactical Systems, Inc could be hazardous to your health, could cause damage to the equipment, could void your authorization to operate the equipment and could void your warranty, or could result in all of the above.    WARNING! Place all shipping bags and packing materials safely out of the reach of small children, especially infants and toddlers. These items may pose a choking or suffocation hazard.    CAUTION! Use this product only in vehicles that can supply a regulated +10VDC to +30 VDC (nominal 19 VDC). Voltages outside this range could cause damage to the computer.    CAUTION! DO NOT connect the computer to more than one power source at a time such as with the AC adapter connected to the computer and vehicle power connected through a docking station. Permanent damage to the X7 batteries or to the computer itself may result.    CAUTION! When using the provided AC adapter, the maximum safe ambient operating temperature is 40°C.    CAUTION! Use only the battery originally supplied with your ARMOR X7 or one recommended by DRS. The use of any other battery could create a hazardous condition and possibly damage your computer. Dispose of used batteries in accordance with the information in  Disposing of Your Used Batteries.
FRONT MATTER   PAGE 12        9711-26400-0001 EXPORT CONTROLLED – SEE PAGE 3 Rev A   CAUTION! Recharging the battery must only be carried out in a non-hazardous area using the supplied AC adapter. The definition of hazardous areas can be found in Standard EN 60079-10.    CAUTION! DO NOT use this unit in classified areas unsuitable for its security ratings. NE PAS UTILISER CETTE UNITÉ EN ZONES AINSI CLASSÉES IMPROPRES À SA COTE DE SÉCURITÉ    CAUTION! When using IEEE 802.11a wireless LAN [in Canada], this product is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5.15- to 5.25-GHz frequency range. Industry Canada requires this product to be used indoors for the frequency range of 5.15 GHz to 5.25 GHz to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems. High power radar is allocated as the primary user of the 5.25- to 5.35-GHz and 5.65 to 5.85-GHz bands. These radar stations can cause interference with and/or damage to this device.
FRONT MATTER   PAGE 13        9711-26400-0001 EXPORT CONTROLLED – SEE PAGE 3 Rev A Quick Links:  Section   1     2    3    4    5    6    7    8    9   10    A    B    C   List of Figures  List of Tables  Acronyms  Glossary Table of Contents WAR NING AND CAUTION S UMMAR Y ..................................................... 9 1. WE LCOME  AND INTR ODUCTION ...................................................... 25 Your ARMOR X7 Purchase ...................................................................................................26 About This Guide ...................................................................................................................27 Viewing, Navigating, and Printing this Guide ..........................................................................27 Please Help Us Maintain Top Quality Documentation ............................................................27 2. LE AR NING AB OUT YOUR ARMOR X7 ............................................... 29 Front and Top Panel Features ...............................................................................................30 Display ..............................................................................................................................31 Controls .............................................................................................................................31 Indicator Panel ..................................................................................................................34 Speaker .............................................................................................................................35 Noise Cancelling Stereo Microphones ...............................................................................35 Rear Panel Features ..............................................................................................................36 Cooling Register ................................................................................................................37 Battery Bays ......................................................................................................................37 Webcam ............................................................................................................................37 Bottom Panel Features ..........................................................................................................38 Included Components, Accessories and Support ...................................................................39 Batteries ............................................................................................................................39 Active Pen with Tether .......................................................................................................40 AC Adapter and Power Cord .............................................................................................40 ARMOR Cloth ...................................................................................................................41 Thermal Transfer Pads ......................................................................................................41 Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card Support.................................................................42 Secure Digital (SD) Card Reader Support .........................................................................42 Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Support ...........................................................................43 Flexspace™ Expansion .....................................................................................................43 Optional Add-ons and Accessories for Your X7 .....................................................................45 Gobi® Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) Card ..........................................................45 u-blox® GPS Receiver Card ..............................................................................................45 Compact Keyboard ............................................................................................................45
FRONT MATTER   PAGE 14        9711-26400-0001 EXPORT CONTROLLED – SEE PAGE 3 Rev A External Battery Charger ...................................................................................................45 Mini-USB Adapter ..............................................................................................................46 D-Ring Set .........................................................................................................................46 Screen Protector ...............................................................................................................46 Docking Stations ...............................................................................................................47 X7 Specifications ...................................................................................................................52 3. GETTING STARTED ............................................................................ 57 Installing and Charging the Batteries .....................................................................................58 Turning On your X7 for the First Time ....................................................................................61 Turning the Computer On Normally .......................................................................................62 Turning the Computer Off Normally .......................................................................................62 Emergency Shutdown ............................................................................................................63 Putting the Computer into Sleep Mode ..................................................................................63 Indications that your X7 is Asleep ......................................................................................63 Putting the Computer into Hibernate Mode ............................................................................63 Indicator State Summary .......................................................................................................64 Configuring and Controlling your Wireless Radios .................................................................66 Installing a Micro SD/SDHC Card ..........................................................................................66 Installing the Optional D-Rings ...............................................................................................66 Configuring your Audio System ..............................................................................................67 Operating the X7 Display .......................................................................................................69 Selecting the Display Mode ...............................................................................................69 Adjusting Screen Brightness..............................................................................................70 Working with the Pen Screen ............................................................................................72 Working with the Touch Screen .........................................................................................74 Entering Data Using the Input Panel ..................................................................................76 Using the Fingerprint Sensor (FPS) .......................................................................................78 Activating the FPS Software ..............................................................................................78 Using the Fingerprint Sensor .............................................................................................78 Using the TrueSuite Application ........................................................................................78 TrueSuite Options and Settings .........................................................................................79 Uninstalling your Fingerprint Software ...............................................................................79 Using the Webcam ................................................................................................................80 Capturing Images and Video .............................................................................................80
FRONT MATTER   PAGE 15        9711-26400-0001 EXPORT CONTROLLED – SEE PAGE 3 Rev A Scanning a Barcode ..........................................................................................................81 Using the Screen Magnifier ....................................................................................................84 Tips for Proper Use and Care Of Your X7 ..............................................................................85 4. NE TWOR K ING ..................................................................................... 87 Managing your Wi-Fi Connections .........................................................................................87 Managing your Bluetooth Connections ..................................................................................89 Managing your Ethernet Connection ......................................................................................92 Activating the Optional Gobi® WWAN Radio .........................................................................94 Using the OneClickInternet Application .............................................................................94 Using the Network Driver Interface Specification (NDIS) ...................................................94 Important Notes about Using NDIS: ...................................................................................95 Activating the Optional GPS Receiver ....................................................................................96 The u-center GPS Application Window ..............................................................................97 u-center User’s Guide........................................................................................................97 Assisted GPS ....................................................................................................................97 Enabling and Disabling Your Wireless Radios .......................................................................99 Wireless Signal Quality ........................................................................................................ 101 Using your Radios with an X7 Vehicle Docking Station ........................................................ 101 5. YOUR ARMOR X7 SOFTWARE ........................................................ 103 ARMORutils™ Application ................................................................................................... 104 Starting ARMORutils ....................................................................................................... 104 Opening ARMORutils ...................................................................................................... 104 Exiting from ARMORutils ................................................................................................. 105 ARMORutils Main Window .............................................................................................. 105 Backlight Setup Dialog Window ....................................................................................... 106 Wireless Setup Dialog Window ........................................................................................ 108 Buttons Setup Dialog Window ......................................................................................... 110 Configuration Dialog Window .......................................................................................... 113 Battery Monitor Dialog ..................................................................................................... 116 Screen Setup Dialog Window .......................................................................................... 121 Diagnostics Dialog Window ............................................................................................. 123 ARMORutils About Window ............................................................................................. 127 Getting Started with Windows 7 ........................................................................................... 128 Help for Windows ............................................................................................................ 128
FRONT MATTER   PAGE 16        9711-26400-0001 EXPORT CONTROLLED – SEE PAGE 3 Rev A Windows Display Utilities ..................................................................................................... 128 Pen and Touch Utility ...................................................................................................... 129 Tablet PC Settings Utility ................................................................................................. 134 Pen Tablet Properties Utility ............................................................................................ 137 TrueSuite™ Fingerprint Recognition Software ..................................................................... 144 Using the TrueSuite Application ...................................................................................... 144 Realtek® HD Audio Manager Application ............................................................................ 145 Picasa 3® Image Capture .................................................................................................... 146 Virtual Magnifying Glass™ ................................................................................................... 147 6. TR OUB LE S HOOTING ....................................................................... 149 Isolating the Problem ........................................................................................................... 149 Troubleshooting Flowcharts ................................................................................................. 153 TS-01 Tablet will not power up ........................................................................................ 153 TS-02 Tablet will not start boot process. Power is ok ...................................................... 154 TS-03 Tablet will not boot into Windows .......................................................................... 155 TS-04 Tablet will not recognize a battery ......................................................................... 156 TS-05 Tablet is locked up ................................................................................................ 157 TS-06  Cannot connect to wireless network ..................................................................... 158 7. MAINTAINING YOUR  ARMOR X7 ..................................................... 161 Removing and Replacing the Batteries ................................................................................ 161 Removing the Heat Shield and Cooling Register ................................................................. 162 Installing the Cooling Register and Heat Shield ................................................................... 164 Installing a SIM Card ........................................................................................................... 168 Installing a Micro SD or SDHC Card .................................................................................... 170 Changing the BIOS Settings ................................................................................................ 172 Returning the BIOS to its Default Settings ........................................................................... 174 Changing the Power Button Default Action .......................................................................... 175 Creating an Event Log ......................................................................................................... 177 Caring For the Display Screen ............................................................................................. 179 Cleaning the Tablet Case .................................................................................................... 180 8. DIS PLAY MANAGE ME NT ................................................................. 181 Adjusting the Brightness ...................................................................................................... 181 Automatic Brightness Adjustment .................................................................................... 181 Manual Brightness Adjustment ........................................................................................ 181
FRONT MATTER   PAGE 17        9711-26400-0001 EXPORT CONTROLLED – SEE PAGE 3 Rev A Calibrating the Display ......................................................................................................... 183 Rotating the Screen (Touch or Pen) ..................................................................................... 184 Using the Intel Graphics Options ..................................................................................... 184 Using the Intel Graphics and Media Control Panel .......................................................... 185 Using a Keyboard “Hot Key” Combination ....................................................................... 186 9. BATTERY MANAGEMENT ................................................................ 187 Safety and Handling Considerations for Your Batteries ........................................................ 188 When to Charge a Battery ................................................................................................... 189 New Batteries .................................................................................................................. 189 Currently Installed Batteries............................................................................................. 189 Removed Batteries .......................................................................................................... 189 Depleted Batteries ........................................................................................................... 189 Fully Depleted and Overly Discharged Batteries .............................................................. 190 Un-recoverable Batteries ................................................................................................. 190 Avoiding Overly-Discharging Your Batteries .................................................................... 191 What to Do for an Overly-Discharged Battery .................................................................. 191 How to Charge Your Batteries ............................................................................................. 192 Charging Times ............................................................................................................... 192 Charging Temperatures ................................................................................................... 192 Setting the Charging Policy ............................................................................................. 193 How to Tell When Batteries Have Finished Charging ...................................................... 194 Using the Optional X7 External Battery Charger .............................................................. 194 Battery Operating Times ...................................................................................................... 194 Operating Under Low Battery Conditions ............................................................................. 195 Low Battery Level Alarm .................................................................................................. 195 Reserved Battery Level Alarm ......................................................................................... 196 Critical Battery Level Alarm ............................................................................................. 196 What to Do if You Get a Low Battery Alert ....................................................................... 196 Fully Depleted (Overly Discharged) Batteries .................................................................. 197 Avoiding Overly-Discharging Your Batteries .................................................................... 197 Battery Capacity and Charge ............................................................................................... 197 Maximum Capacity .......................................................................................................... 197 Checking your Battery’s Capacity .................................................................................... 198 Discharge/Recharge Cycles................................................................................................. 198
FRONT MATTER   PAGE 18        9711-26400-0001 EXPORT CONTROLLED – SEE PAGE 3 Rev A How to Optimize Battery Operating Time ............................................................................. 198 Monitoring Battery Status ..................................................................................................... 198 Using the Desktop Battery Monitor Window ..................................................................... 199 Using the ARMORutils Battery Monitor Dialog ................................................................. 200 Generating an Event Log ................................................................................................. 200 Battery Conditioning/Calibration ........................................................................................... 201 When to Replace a Battery .................................................................................................. 204 Nominal Usage ................................................................................................................ 204 Heavy Usage ................................................................................................................... 204 Determining a Battery’s Age ............................................................................................ 204 Before you Dispose of a Battery ...................................................................................... 204 Your Battery’s Warranty .................................................................................................. 205 Where to Purchase Replacement Batteries ......................................................................... 205 How to Store Batteries When Not in Use ............................................................................. 205 Short-Term Storage ......................................................................................................... 205 Long-Term Storage ......................................................................................................... 205 Battery Tips for Best Performance ....................................................................................... 206 Disposing of Your Used Batteries ........................................................................................ 207 Disposal .......................................................................................................................... 207 Recycling ......................................................................................................................... 207 10. DR S TE CHNICAL S UPPORT .......................................................... 209 Before You Contact Us ........................................................................................................ 209 How to Return a Product to DRS ......................................................................................... 209 If You Need Information ....................................................................................................... 211 How to Locate and Interpret your X7 Serial Number ............................................................ 212 Your ARMOR Warranty ....................................................................................................... 213 General Information ......................................................................................................... 213 Length of Warranty .......................................................................................................... 213 Terms and Conditions ..................................................................................................... 213 Additional Information ...................................................................................................... 214 AC R ONYMS  ........................................................................................... 215 GLOSSARY ........................................................................................... 216 APPE NDIX A .......................................................................................... 217
FRONT MATTER   PAGE 19        9711-26400-0001 EXPORT CONTROLLED – SEE PAGE 3 Rev A Explanation of Active Pen Side Button Options .................................................................... 217 APPE NDIX B  .......................................................................................... 219 Using the X7 External Battery Charger ................................................................................ 219 Charger LED Status Indications ........................................................................................... 220 APPE NDIX C .......................................................................................... 221 Sierra OneClick Connection Manager User Manual ............................................................. 221
FRONT MATTER   PAGE 20        9711-26400-0001 EXPORT CONTROLLED – SEE PAGE 3 Rev A Quick Links:  Section   1     2    3    4    5    6    7    8    9   10    A    B    C   Table of Contents  List of Tables  Acronyms  Glossary List of Figures Figure 1.  ARMOR X7 Key Features – Front View ....................................................................30 Figure 2.  X7 Control Panels .....................................................................................................31 Figure 3.  X7 Indicator Panel .....................................................................................................34 Figure 4.  Key Features - Rear Panel ........................................................................................36 Figure 5.  X7 Battery Bays ........................................................................................................37 Figure 6.  X7 Webcam ..............................................................................................................38 Figure 7.  Key Features – Bottom Panel....................................................................................38 Figure 8.  ARMOR X7 Battery ...................................................................................................39 Figure 9.  The ARMOR X7 Pen .................................................................................................40 Figure 10.  X7 AC Adapter ........................................................................................................41 Figure 11.  ARMOR Microfiber Cleaning Cloth ..........................................................................41 Figure 12.  Thermal Transfer Pads ............................................................................................41 Figure 13.  SIM Card .................................................................................................................42 Figure 14.  Micro SD Card ........................................................................................................42 Figure 15.  X7 Internal Flexspace..............................................................................................44 Figure 16.  ARMOR X7 Battery Adapter Flexspace Concept .....................................................44 Figure 17.  X7 Desk Dock .........................................................................................................47 Figure 18.  X7 RF Vehicle Dock ................................................................................................48 Figure 19.  Examples of X7 Vehicle Dock Mounting Solutions ..................................................49 Figure 20.  X7 Breakout Box .....................................................................................................49 Figure 21.  Industrial Vehicle Surge Suppressor .......................................................................50 Figure 22.  X7 Vehicle Power Supply ........................................................................................50 Figure 23.  Sample X7 Vehicle Dock Installation Package ........................................................51 Figure 24.  X7 Internal Block Diagram .......................................................................................55 Figure 25.  X7 Batteries Positioned for Installation ....................................................................58 Figure 26.  X7 Battery ...............................................................................................................60 Figure 27.  Realtek HD Audio Manager - Speakers Main Tab ...................................................67 Figure 28.  Microphone Main Tab..............................................................................................68 Figure 29.  ARMORutils Screen Setup ......................................................................................69 Figure 30.  ARMORutils Backlight Setup Dialog Window ..........................................................70 Figure 31.  Location of the Input Panel ......................................................................................76 Figure 32.  Input Panel Keyboard Opened on Desktop .............................................................76 Figure 33.  TrueSuite Application Window .................................................................................78 Figure 34.  Picasa Application Window .....................................................................................81 Figure 35.  Sample Linear Barcode ...........................................................................................81 Figure 36.  Webcam Barcode Scanner® Application Window ...................................................82 Figure 37.  Sample 2D Barcode ................................................................................................82 Figure 38.  QuickMark® Barcode Scanner Application Window ................................................83 Figure 39.  A Captured 2D Barcode ..........................................................................................83
FRONT MATTER   PAGE 21        9711-26400-0001 EXPORT CONTROLLED – SEE PAGE 3 Rev A Figure 40.  Virtual Magnifying Glass at Work ............................................................................84 Figure 41.  Network and Sharing Center Window ......................................................................88 Figure 42.  Currently Connected and Available Wi-Fi Networks ................................................89 Figure 43.  Devices and Printers Window ..................................................................................90 Figure 44.  Bluetooth Settings Window .....................................................................................91 Figure 45.  Internet Service Provider Information Window .........................................................93 Figure 46.  Sierra® OneClickInternet™ Connection Manager ...................................................94 Figure 47.  U-Center GPS Application Window .........................................................................97 Figure 48.  u-center AssistNow Online Window.........................................................................99 Figure 49.  ARMORutils Wireless Setup Dialog ....................................................................... 102 Figure 50. Systray with Overflow Menu Displayed .................................................................. 104 Figure 51.  ARMORutils Main Window .................................................................................... 105 Figure 52.  ARMORutils Backlight Setup Dialog ...................................................................... 106 Figure 53.  ARMORutils Wireless Setup Dialog ....................................................................... 108 Figure 54.  ARMORutils Buttons Settings Dialog ..................................................................... 110 Figure 55.  ARMORutils Programmable Button Options Menu ................................................ 111 Figure 56.  ARMORutils Configuration Dialog ......................................................................... 113 Figure 57.  User Access Settings Dialog ................................................................................. 114 Figure 58.  Example of the ARMORutils Main Screen with Options Disabled .......................... 115 Figure 59.  ARMORutils Battery Monitor Dialog ...................................................................... 116 Figure 60.  ARMORutils Battery Information Window .............................................................. 117 Figure 61.  ARMORutils Charger Control Settings Window ..................................................... 118 Figure 62.  Battery Conditioning Window ................................................................................ 120 Figure 63.  ARMORUtils Screen Setup Dialog ........................................................................ 121 Figure 64.  Screen Setup Dialog with Touch Screen Only Enabled ......................................... 122 Figure 65.  ARMORutils Diagnostics Dialog ............................................................................ 123 Figure 66.  ARMORUtils Event Recorder Window ................................................................... 124 Figure 67. Sample Event Log File ........................................................................................... 126 Figure 68.  ARMORutils About Window................................................................................... 127 Figure 69.  Windows 7 Welcome Page ................................................................................... 128 Figure 70.  Pen and Touch Utility – Pen Options Tab .............................................................. 129 Figure 71.  Pen and Touch Utility – Flicks Tab ........................................................................ 130 Figure 72.  Pen and Touch Utility – Handwriting Tab .............................................................. 131 Figure 73.  Pen and Touch Utility – Touch Tab ....................................................................... 132 Figure 74.  Touch Tab Virtual Mouse Pointer .......................................................................... 133 Figure 75.  Tablet PC Settings – Display Tab .......................................................................... 135 Figure 76.  Tablet PC Settings Utility – Other Tab ................................................................... 136 Figure 77.  WACOM Pen Tablet Properties Window – Pen Tab .............................................. 137 Figure 78.  Settings and Options Supported by the ARMOR X7 Active Pen ............................ 138 Figure 79.  Side Button Menu Options .................................................................................... 139 Figure 80.  Pen Tablet Properties - Advanced Settings Window ............................................. 140 Figure 81.  Pen Tablet Properties – Pop-up Menu Tab ........................................................... 141
FRONT MATTER   PAGE 22        9711-26400-0001 EXPORT CONTROLLED – SEE PAGE 3 Rev A Figure 82.  Pop-up Menu Add Options .................................................................................... 142 Figure 83.  Pen Tablet Properties Window – Calibrate Tab ..................................................... 143 Figure 84.  AutenTec TrueSuite Application Window............................................................... 144 Figure 85.  Realtek HD Audio Manager Application ................................................................ 145 Figure 86.  Picasa 3 Image Capture Application...................................................................... 146 Figure 87.  Virtual Magnifying Glass Application ..................................................................... 147 Figure 88.  Replacing an X7 Battery ........................................................................................ 161 Figure 89.  ARMOR X7 Cooling Register and Heat Shield Screws.......................................... 163 Figure 90.  Thermal Transfer Pads .......................................................................................... 165 Figure 91. Placing a Thermal Pad ........................................................................................... 166 Figure 92.  Cooling Register Initial Screw Placement .............................................................. 167 Figure 93.  SIM Card Socket Location ..................................................................................... 169 Figure 94.  Micro SD Card Socket Location ............................................................................ 171 Figure 95.  System Settings - Power Button Options ............................................................... 176 Figure 96.  Diagnostics Event Recorder Window .................................................................... 178 Figure 97.  Armor Utilities Screen – Backlight Tab .................................................................. 182 Figure 98.  Intel Graphics Screen Rotation Options (from the systray) .................................... 184 Figure 99.  Intel Graphics and Media Control Panel ................................................................ 185 Figure 100.  Intel Graphics Panel Hot Key Manager ............................................................... 186 Figure 101.  Low Battery Alert Message.................................................................................. 195 Figure 102.  Reserved Battery Alert Message ......................................................................... 196 Figure 103.  Windows Desktop Battery Window Examples – Batteries Discharging ................ 199 Figure 104.  Windows Desktop Battery Window Examples – Batteries Charging .................... 199 Figure 105.  ARMORutils Battery Monitor Dialog .................................................................... 200 Figure 106.  ARMORutils Battery Conditioning Window .......................................................... 202 Figure 107.  Battery Conditioning Start Alert Message ............................................................ 203 Figure 108.  ARMOR X7 Battery Label ................................................................................... 204 Figure 109.  ARMOR X7 Unit Label Location .......................................................................... 212 Figure 110.  Inserting a Battery into the Battery Charger ......................................................... 219
FRONT MATTER   PAGE 23        9711-26400-0001 EXPORT CONTROLLED – SEE PAGE 3 Rev A Quick Links:  Section   1     2    3    4    5    6    7    8    9   10    A    B    C  Table of Contents  List of Figures  Acronyms  Glossary List of Tables Table 1.  Initial Power Button Actions ........................................................................................33 Table 2.  Installing the X7 Batteries ...........................................................................................59 Table 3.  Performing the Microsoft Out-of-Box-Experience (OOBE) ..........................................61 Table 4.  X7 Indicator State Summary .......................................................................................64 Table 5.  Installing the D-Rings .................................................................................................66 Table 6.  Configuring the Speaker .............................................................................................67 Table 7.  Configuring your Microphones ....................................................................................68 Table 8.  Pen Screen Actions. ...................................................................................................72 Table 9.  Stylus Actions. ............................................................................................................74 Table 10.  Capturing a Still Image or Video ...............................................................................80 Table 11.  Scan UPC-10, EAN-13 and ISBN Barcodes .............................................................82 Table 12.  Scan a 2D Barcode ..................................................................................................83 Table 13.  View and Manage Network Connections ..................................................................87 Table 14.  View and Manage Bluetooth Devices .......................................................................89 Table 15.  Setting up an Ethernet Connection ...........................................................................92 Table 16.  Configuring the Sierra OneClick Application to Use NDIS ........................................95 Table 17.  Configuring the u-Center Com Port ..........................................................................96 Table 18.  Obtaining the AGPS Password from u-blox ..............................................................98 Table 19.  Enabling and Disabling Your Wireless Radios ........................................................ 100 Table 20.  Configuring the X7 to use an External GPS Antenna .............................................. 102 Table 21.  ARMOR X7 Trouble Symptoms .............................................................................. 149 Table 22.  Remove and Replace a Battery .............................................................................. 161 Table 23.  Removing the Heat Shield and Cooling Register .................................................... 162 Table 24.  Installing the Cooling Register and Heat Shield ...................................................... 165 Table 25.  Installing a SIM Card .............................................................................................. 168 Table 26.  Installing the SD Card ............................................................................................ 170 Table 27.  Access the BIOS Setup Utility. ............................................................................... 172 Table 28.  Record Bios Changes Here .................................................................................... 173 Table 29.  Return the BIOS to Its Default State ....................................................................... 174 Table 30.  Changing the Power Button Default Actions ........................................................... 175 Table 31.  Creating an Event Log ............................................................................................ 177 Table 32. Recovering an Overly-discharged Battery. .............................................................. 191 Table 33.  X7 Battery Charging Times .................................................................................... 192 Table 34.  Select How to Charge the Batteries ........................................................................ 193 Table 35.  Typical X7 Battery Operating Times ....................................................................... 194 Table 36.  Conditioning a Battery ............................................................................................ 202
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SECTION 1 WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION  PAGE 25        9711-26400-0001 EXPORT CONTROLLED – SEE PAGE 3 Rev A Table of Contents   List of Figures   List of Tables   Acronyms  Glossary 1. WELCOME  AND INTR ODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the ARMOR  X7 ruggedized  tablet computer with Intel® Mobile technology. Your X7 is the first of a new line of durable, reliable, and easy-to-use small form factor tablet computers.  Your new X7 is equipped with a high-resolution LCD display that is readable even in bright sunlight. In addition, you now have both a touch screen and an active pen screen at your fingertips. The X7 batteries are hot-swappable, which means you can change them one at a time without interrupting normal computer operations and without the need for tools.                     We take pride in providing high-quality products and superior customer service. Thank you for choosing the DRS ARMOR X7 Tablet Computer, and for your trust in the ARMOR line of products.     The ARMOR Team The ARMOR X7  ruggedized tablet computer can be mounted in a vehicle dock or desk docking station (shown here in a desk dock).
SECTION 1 WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION  PAGE 26        9711-26400-0001 EXPORT CONTROLLED – SEE PAGE 3 Rev A Your AR MOR  X7 Purchase Your purchase includes the components and accessories shown below. Please verify that all of these items are present and in good condition. Contact your ARMOR X7 computer sales representative if any item is missing or damaged.   Contact your ARMOR sales representative if any item is missing or damaged.   ARMOR X7 Included Components and Accessories COMPUTER  AC ADAPTER BATTERIES (2) ACTIVE PEN  MICROFIBER CLOTH  QUICK START GUIDE THERMAL PADS
SECTION 1 WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION  PAGE 27        9711-26400-0001 EXPORT CONTROLLED – SEE PAGE 3 Rev A About This  Guide This  user’s guide contains virtually all of the  information  required to setup and maintain your ARMOR  X7 tablet  computer.  However, should you need additional technical information, please visit our web site at: www.drsarmor.com, or call DRS Technical Support toll-free at 1-888-872-1100. This guide is written for the Windows 7® operating system.  Viewing, Navigating, and Printing this  Guide This User’s Guide is installed on your ARMOR X7  computer in PDF format. It is primarily designed for online viewing, but it can also be printed in 2-sided book format.  Double-click on the ARMOR X7 User’s Guide icon on the desktop to open the guide in your Adobe® PDF Reader™. The latest version of Adobe PDF Reader is available for downloading free from www.adobe.com. While viewing this guide, you can click on any  Figure or  Table reference  and on  any  blue underlined text to navigate within the guide or to access resources on the Internet.  Some links may change color after the first access while others will not change colors. This is due to the type of internal or external linking required. Please Help Us Maintain Top Quality Documentation This guide was produced with the latest information available and verified for accuracy at the time of its release. However, mistakes are still possible and product updates may supersede the information in this guide.  We encourage you to contact DRS Technical Support toll-free at 1-888-872-1100 for information on how to obtain the latest version of this document, or if you have corrections or suggestions to improve this guide.
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SECTION 2 LEARNING ABOUT YOUR ARMOR X7  PAGE 29        9711-26400-0001 EXPORT CONTROLLED – SEE PAGE 3 Rev A Table of Contents   List of Figures   List of Tables   Acronyms  Glossary 2. LEAR NING AB OUT YOUR  ARMOR X7 Rugged yet Stylish: The X7 is a tough, full-feature small form factor tablet PC with built-in Wi-Fi® and Bluetooth networking. Its compact size and low weight, coupled with a high-contrast display for use in bright sunlight, make it ideal for field use. In addition to being a solid workhorse, your X7 looks good and feels good just holding it in your hands.             Durable: Your X7 has an Ingress Protection Rating (IP) of 65. It can withstand a 6 foot drop and still function. The X7 is specifically designed to support a full 8-hour shift operating on one set of batteries.  Its hot-swap battery access means you can change a battery at any time without the need for tools and without having to power down the tablet.   Innovative and Flexible: The X7 tablet can be used standing up, sitting down or mounted in a vehicle. It has a dual mode Touch and Pen screen supporting both finger navigation and detailed graphic positioning using a pen or stylus. Your X7 is ready for use anywhere, any time.  Expandable: The X7  can accommodate an optional wireless wide area network (WWAN) card so you can roam to your heart’s content even when travelling in Europe or Asia, and it supports a GPS satellite receiver that you can use to pinpoint your location anywhere in the world. It even has a flexible interface that allows  for the use of  other  custom cards and modules (refer to Flexspace™ Expansion for a more detailed description of this capability).
SECTION 2 LEARNING ABOUT YOUR ARMOR X7  PAGE 30        9711-26400-0001 EXPORT CONTROLLED – SEE PAGE 3 Rev A Front and Top Panel Features   NOTE All references to front/back, top/bottom and left/right are relative to the face-on view as shown in  Figure 1 .         Figure 1.  ARMOR X7 Key Features – Front View   FINGERPRINT SENSOR  HIGH BRIGHTNESS DUAL MODE DISPLAY WLAN / WWAN / GPS ANTENNAS NOISE CANCELLING MICROPHONES RIGHT CONTROL PANEL INDICATOR PANEL LEFT CONTROL PANEL SPEAKER
SECTION 2 LEARNING ABOUT YOUR ARMOR X7  PAGE 31        9711-26400-0001 EXPORT CONTROLLED – SEE PAGE 3 Rev A Dis play The X7 display is a high-brightness, high-contrast LCD display with anti-glare filtering that ensures your screen can be clearly viewed even in bright sunlight. A replaceable screen protector is attached at the factory to reduce glare and protect the touch screen surface. The X7 is equipped with both an active pen (digitizer) screen and a touch screen. The pen digitizer screen permits precise data entry and accurate handwriting conversion while the touch screen provides quick and accurate operation using just a fingertip. A passive stylus (not supplied) will provide even more precision with the touch screen. You can choose to operate with both screens (Dual Mode) or with only one screen (Touch Only or Pen Only). Both screens have the same clear, crisp viewing quality in any lighting situation. In Dual Mode, the touch screen is enabled. However, if an active pen is detected with ½” of the screen, the touch interface is turned off and active pen takes over. Switching between the two screens is automatic and instantaneous. Controls  There are 6 push buttons and a fingerprint sensor on two control panels located on either side of the X7 display  (Figure 2).  Each button has a built-in LED that varies in intensity with the screen brightness. The following paragraphs describe the purpose of each control.   Figure 2.  X7 Control Panels  FINGERPRINT SENSOR  SECURITY ATTENTION SEQUENCE (SAS) BUTTON POWER   BUTTON  FUNCTION (Fn) BUTTON  PROGRAMMABLE BUTTONS (PBs)
SECTION 2 LEARNING ABOUT YOUR ARMOR X7  PAGE 32        9711-26400-0001 EXPORT CONTROLLED – SEE PAGE 3 Rev A Programmable B uttons  (P B s ) P1, P2, P3 The PBs can be programmed to  activate different functions such as controlling brightness, changing volume level or activating an application with just a single press. These buttons are preset to specific functions but you can change them to a different function. Refer to Buttons Setup  for information on current programming and how to change to other available options. NOTE: The PB functions are only available while ARMORutils is running. Each programmable button has a built-in LED that varies in intensity with the screen brightness. Fingerprint S ens or (FPS ) The fingerprint sensor is used with security software to allow you to log into your account on this computer or secure your access to specific applications and online websites.  Refer to TrueSuite™ Fingerprint Recognition Software for instructions on how to setup and use the FPS. Fn (Function) B utton This button is used with PBs P1, P2 and P3 (button “combos”) to activate three additional functions. Press and release the Fn button and then press and release P1, P2 or P3 to activate the combo function. Refer to Buttons Setup Dialog for information on how to program available functions for each button and button combo. S ecurity Attention S equence (S AS ) B utton The SAS button is also known as the Windows Security Key button and the  OEM  Button. Pressing this button invokes  the  CTRL-ALT-DEL command, which opens a menu on the desktop. From this menu, you have the following options: • Lock this computer • Switch User • Log off • Change password • Start Task Manager Power  B utton The Power button is primarily used to turn the computer on, but it also performs other functions when the computer is running and when the computer is in sleep or hibernate mode. lists the default actions of the power button when you first receive your X7. NOTE: To turn the computer off, refer to the instructions in Putting the Computer into Hibernate Mode and Emergency Shutdown.
SECTION 2 LEARNING ABOUT YOUR ARMOR X7  PAGE 33        9711-26400-0001 EXPORT CONTROLLED – SEE PAGE 3 Rev A Table 1.  Initial Power Button Actions Operating State Power Button Action Result Computer powered off Press and hold for at least 1 second and then release Computer turns on and boots up into new Windows session. Computer powered on and awake Press and release Computer goes into Sleep mode and saves your current session to memory. Computer in Sleep mode (powered on) Press and hold for at least 1 second and then release Computer wakes up and restores your current session. Computer in Hibernate mode (powered off) Press and hold for at least 1 second and then release Computer turns on and restores your previous session. Computer powered on and awake To shut down the computer normally, select Start à Shut down from the Windows desktop.  The computer will  perform a normal shutdown. Computer powered on and awake Press and hold for 5 or more seconds (emergency shutdown) Computer shuts down immediately and does not save your session. Computer off and batteries exhausted Press and hold for at least 1 second and then release Charging/Fault indicator blinks 5 times to indicate batteries exhausted.  Changing the Default Power B utton Action When you receive your X7, the default action for pressing the Power button during normal operation is to put the computer in Sleep mode. You can change the default action of the Power button through the Power Options settings in Windows Control Panel. The  actions that are available are: Do Nothing, Sleep, Hibernate or Shut Down. Refer to Changing the Power Button Default Action. NOTE: This change will only affect the action of the Power button during the operating state; it will still work the same as described in Table 1 when the computer is powered off or is in sleep or hibernate mode.
SECTION 2 LEARNING ABOUT YOUR ARMOR X7  PAGE 34        9711-26400-0001 EXPORT CONTROLLED – SEE PAGE 3 Rev A Indicator Panel There are 4 LED status indicators located on the indicator panel at the upper right of the X7 display, as shown in Figure 3 (NOTE: The fifth object to the far right on the panel is the ambient light sensor (ALS), not an LED). The intensity of the status indicators will vary as the screen brightness is varied. The functions of these indicators and the function of the ALS are described below. See Indicator State Summary for a complete description of each indicator state.      Figure 3.  X7 Indicator Panel Wireles s  Activity Indicator   A blue LED that is on intermittently whenever the Wi-Fi, WWAN or Bluetooth wireless radio is connecting. The indicator will be on steady if either the WLAN or WWAN radio is connected to a network.  For Bluetooth, the indicator will only be on when data is being transmitted to a peripheral such as a printer, scanner or USB hub. S torage Device Activity Indicator    A blue LED that is on intermittently  whenever a storage device is being accessed. Storage devices include the embedded mSATA drive and an optional SD flash memory card and/or an optional 1.8 solid-state hard drive.  (NOTE: The mSATA drive is an integral part of the X7 circuitry and is not physically accessible by the user). Charging/Fault Indicator   This amber/red LED has the following conditions: • Off when the tablet is powered up and external power is not connected. • On steady amber when external power is connected and batteries are fully charged. • Flashing amber at a 1-second rate when either or both batteries are charging.  • On steady red if a power system error occurs, such as an overvoltage, undervoltage or overcurrent condition or a battery failure.  NOTE: If power is off and the batteries are exhausted (depleted), pressing the Power button will cause the Charging/Fault indicator to flash 4-5 times, indicating that you need to connect external power and recharge the batteries. Power On Indicator     A blue LED that is on steady whenever power is applied to the ARMOR X7 and is off when power is shut down. WIRELESS  STORAGE  CHG/FLT  POWER  ALS
SECTION 2 LEARNING ABOUT YOUR ARMOR X7  PAGE 35        9711-26400-0001 EXPORT CONTROLLED – SEE PAGE 3 Rev A Ambient Light Sens or (ALS ) When the X7 display is in automatic brightness mode, the ALS senses changes in surrounding light levels and adjusts the display brightness and indicator light  levels accordingly. If the surrounding light level increases, the display and indicator brightness will increase proportionally; if the light level decreases, the display and indicator brightness will decrease proportionally. S peaker A single high-volume speaker is located on the top left of the front panel, as shown in  Figure 1. Provisions for plugging in a headset, external speakers or an external microphone are provided only with an optional desk dock or vehicle dock. Noise Cancelling S tereo Microphones  Two noise-canceling microphones are located at the bottom of the front panel. These microphones support simultaneous analog and 2-channel digital array recording
SECTION 2 LEARNING ABOUT YOUR ARMOR X7  PAGE 36        9711-26400-0001 EXPORT CONTROLLED – SEE PAGE 3 Rev A R ear Panel Features The rear panel of the X7 houses a built-in webcam, a cooling register, two battery bays and a removable cooling register/cover that provides access to installed radio modules, a SIM card socket, and a micro SD socket. A slot for the active pen is built into the back panel with posts to secure the lanyard.        Figure 4.  Key Features - Rear Panel   HEAT SHIELD AND COOLING REGISTER BATTERY  #2 BATTERY  #1 WEBCAM ACTIVE PEN WITH LANYARD LANYARD POST (X2) COVER  REMOVAL  SLOT
SECTION 2 LEARNING ABOUT YOUR ARMOR X7  PAGE 37        9711-26400-0001 EXPORT CONTROLLED – SEE PAGE 3 Rev A Cooling R egister ARMOR computers are designed to operate in wet and dirty environments under extreme temperatures.  Because the tablet is sealed against contamination, it incorporates passive cooling which channels the internal heat to the cooling register at the back of the unit. The cooling  register dissipates the heat to the atmosphere and  normally  feels  only warm to the touch. However, under heavy use, the register can become hot to the touch and, as a safety and comfort measure, a plastic heat shield covers the register to prevent direct contact. The cooling register also acts as a cover for a sealed compartment which provides access to the wireless radio cards,  a  SIM card socket, a micro-SD socket and any optional or custom cards. B attery Bays Your X7 is shipped with two custom designed batteries that are installed in bays on either side of the X7, as shown in Figure 5. In addition to supplying power to the computer, the X7 batteries also act as the handles or grips for the computer.      Figure 5.  X7 Battery Bays Webcam Your X7 has a built-in 2 megapixel camera located on the back side of the unit (see Figure 6). The camera is equipped with an autofocus lens and can be used to capture still images or movies, or to scan barcodes. The camera saves still images in JPEG format at 1280x1024, 800x600 and 640x480 pixel resolutions. Movies are saved in Windows Media Video (.wmv) format.  Refer to Using the Webcam for instructions on capturing still images and video,  and  for scanning bar codes. BATTERY BAY #2  BATTERY BAY #1  BATTERY LATCH BATTERY  LOCK  BUTTON BATTERY RELEASE
SECTION 2 LEARNING ABOUT YOUR ARMOR X7  PAGE 38        9711-26400-0001 EXPORT CONTROLLED – SEE PAGE 3 Rev A  Figure 6.  X7 Webcam  B ottom Panel Features The bottom panel houses a DC power input jack, a mini-USB connector and a 20-pin docking connector. The docking connector contains two RF ports to connect the X7 to external GPS and wireless antennas.        Figure 7.  Key Features – Bottom Panel   DC POWER INPUT JACK DOCKING CONNECTOR MINI USB CONNECTOR GPS ANTENNA CONNECTOR WIRELESS ANTENNA CONNECTOR WEBCAM LENS ACCESSORY MOUNTING POINTS  (2 ON TOP PANEL)
SECTION 2 LEARNING ABOUT YOUR ARMOR X7  PAGE 39        9711-26400-0001 EXPORT CONTROLLED – SEE PAGE 3 Rev A Included Components, Accessories and S upport B atteries Your X7 batteries are high efficiency lithium-ion batteries that are “hot swappable.” That is, if you have two batteries installed, you can replace one battery while the computer operates on the other battery. With this capability, you do not have to shut down the computer or interrupt your current operating session in order to replace a battery.  The batteries come in two different capacities: 2950 mAh (standard) and 5900 mAh (high-capacity).   B attery Des cription Figure  8  shows a single X7 battery. Each battery has three locking slots that fit into three corresponding hooks on the battery latch. A multi-LED battery charge indicator, or “fuel gauge” is located  next to the fuel gauge button.  The fuel gauge consists of 5 LEDs and each LED represents approximately 20% of the total charge of the battery as follows: LED #5 - 80-100% On steady LED #4 - 60-79%   On steady LED #3 - 40-59%   On steady LED #2 - 21-40%   On steady LED #1 - 00-10%   Flashing (far left LED) Ac tivating the Fuel Gauge The fuel gauge indicators are not visible when the battery is installed in the computer. When a battery is disconnected, you can press the fuel gauge button to activate the LEDs and check the current charge level.     Figure 8.  ARMOR X7 Battery   FUEL GAUGE  BUTTON FUEL GAUGE  BATTERY CONNECTOR 1  2  3  4  5 LOCKING SLOTS (3)
SECTION 2 LEARNING ABOUT YOUR ARMOR X7  PAGE 40        9711-26400-0001 EXPORT CONTROLLED – SEE PAGE 3 Rev A “ S mart”  B atteries  Your X7 batteries have built-in “smart” technology to monitor their charging functions and internal conditions. These batteries are self-calibrating and self-regulating. Should a problem occur, even a short circuit, the X7 battery will disconnect itself from the computer to prevent any damage.  Since the batteries are literally the handles for the X7, you can keep a defective battery in place until you obtain a replacement. S tandard B atteries  vs . High-Capacity Batteries Depending on your purchase, your X7 came with either two standard batteries or two high-capacity batteries. A single standard battery has a capacity of 2950 milli-ampere hours (mAh) and a high-capacity battery has a capacity of 5900 mAh.  Table 33  lists the charging times and Table 35 lists the operating times for both battery types. Active P en with T ether The active pen (P/N 0000F50872-0000) that comes with your X7 (Figure 9) has circuitry in the tip that interacts with the digitizer assembly built into the tablet display. The digitizer detects the pen tip close to the screen and activates certain functions like steering the pointer or performing a right click action if the pen is allowed to hover for a few seconds.  The pen also has a side button that can be programmed for a number of different functions (refer to the Pen Tablet Properties Utility). Its default function is Right-Click. The pen is stored in the tablet’s carrying handle and is secured to the handle by a string tether.   Figure 9.  The ARMOR X7 Pen AC Adapter and Power Cord Included with your ARMOR X7 is a +19 VDC ± 5%, 2 amp AC power adapter, or “AC Adapter” (P/N 0000F50874-0000). This external DC power supply can be plugged in to any 100-240 VAC outlet and is used to recharge your computer’s batteries and provide power to the computer without draining the batteries.  A North American AC power cord (P/N 0000F50076-0000) is standard, but a European power cord (0000F50076-0002) and a UK power cord (0000F50076-0001) are also available.    SIDE BUTTON
SECTION 2 LEARNING ABOUT YOUR ARMOR X7  PAGE 41        9711-26400-0001 EXPORT CONTROLLED – SEE PAGE 3 Rev A  Figure 10.  X7 AC Adapter AR MOR  C loth This microfiber cloth is specially designed to clean the display screen of dust and fingerprints. See Caring For the Display Screen for important information about using this cloth with the X7 display.   Figure 11.  ARMOR Microfiber Cleaning Cloth Thermal Transfer Pads Two thermal transfer pads are included with your X7 in case the original pads are damaged while removing the rear cooling register/cover to install a SIM or SD card, or to change the solid-state drive. These pads should only be replaced if the original pads are torn during cover removal (see Maintaining Your ARMOR X7 for cover removal and replacement instructions).    Figure 12.  Thermal Transfer Pads
SECTION 2 LEARNING ABOUT YOUR ARMOR X7  PAGE 42        9711-26400-0001 EXPORT CONTROLLED – SEE PAGE 3 Rev A S ubscriber Identity Module (S IM) Card S upport The X7 is equipped with a SIM card socket for use with some WWAN network providers.  A SIM card is a small electronic card that contains your GSM subscriber ID, billing information, and network permissions. The card allows you to easily transport your subscriber information to another computer or subscriber device. SIM cards are used by CSM-based networks such as AT&T® and T-Mobile®, as well as most European WWAN providers.  Figure 13 shows the size of the SIM card compared to a quarter (NOTE: The SIM card shown is blank - a valid card has the customer’s account code printed on it). You must have a SIM card installed in order to use your Gobi radio to connect to a GSM WWAN network in Europe and to certain providers in the United States. Refer to Installing a SIM Card.    Figure 13.  SIM Card  S ecure Digital (S D) Card R eader S upport The ARMOR X7 also provides a card reader for a micro SD or SDHC card in capacities of 8, 16, or 32 GB. These cards are about half the size of a SIM card and are used as removable flash drives. The socket for the micro SD card is located inside the X7 case, as shown in Figure 94. The Windows operating system recognizes the card as a removable drive, just like a USB memory stick.   Figure 14.  Micro SD Card
SECTION 2 LEARNING ABOUT YOUR ARMOR X7  PAGE 43        9711-26400-0001 EXPORT CONTROLLED – SEE PAGE 3 Rev A Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Support The X7 supports the Infineon SLB 9635 TPM controller module. This module  meets the requirements of the Trusted Computing Group (TCG) Trusted Platform Module Specification 1.2. The TPM module is connected to the low pin count (LPC) bus. For more information on TPM capabilities with the ARMOR X7, contact DRS Tactical Systems, Inc. toll free at 1-800-872-1100. Flexspace™  E xpans ion Your ARMOR X7 contains special areas with flexible I/O interfaces that can accommodate custom cards or modules. These special areas are referred to as “flexspace.”  There are two flexspace locations in the ARMOR X7: An internal flexspace located directly under the cooling register (the area bounded in red in Figure 15), and a special battery adapter flexspace that takes the place of the right-side battery, as shown in Figure 16. Internal Flexs pace The internal flexspace accepts a custom circuit board or module that connects to the X7 using one of two different interface adapters: mini PCIe or PCI/USB. The example in Figure 15 shows a WWAN card and SIM socket module connected with the mini PCIe adapter. Each interface adapter plugs into a 60-pin flexspace connector which is mounted on the motherboard.  The internal flexspace provides the following voltages and signals: +5VDC @ 1A, 3.3VDC @ 1A, two USB 2.0 ports, four GPIO discretes to the EC processor, one PCI Express channel, one RS-232 serial port with hardware handshake and connections for a microphone and stereo headphone. Two spare pins for future use are also provided. The cooling register/cover can be modified to accommodate cards and modules requiring thicker cross-sections. B attery Adapter Flexs pace The  battery  adapter flexspace can house a custom module or  antenna,  or it can  provide additional external connectors as shown in the concept model in Figure 16. The battery adapter flexspace provides the following voltages and signals: +5VDC @ 1A, 3.3VDC @ 1A, two USB 2.0 ports and two GPIO discretes to the EC processor.
SECTION 2 LEARNING ABOUT YOUR ARMOR X7  PAGE 44        9711-26400-0001 EXPORT CONTROLLED – SEE PAGE 3 Rev A  Figure 15.  X7 Internal Flexspace  Figure 16.  ARMOR X7 Battery Adapter Flexspace Concept  For more information on the X7’s expansion capabilities, contact DRS Tactical Systems, Inc. toll free at 1-800-872-1100.    EXPANSION CONNECTOR FLEXSPACE ADAPTER  WITH  CUSTOM I/O CONNECTOR MODULE INTERFACE ADAPTER  FLEXSPACE  AREA
SECTION 2 LEARNING ABOUT YOUR ARMOR X7  PAGE 45        9711-26400-0001 EXPORT CONTROLLED – SEE PAGE 3 Rev A Optional Add-ons and Accessories for Your X7 The following add-ons and accessories extend the capabilities of the X7 or make it easier to use. Gobi®  Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) Card We offer the Gobi 2000 WWAN card. This wireless networking device communicates over cell phone networks and can provide internet or company-specific coverage while on the road or in areas that don’t provide Wi-Fi access. It can be used in the US or overseas. Adding WWAN service to your imbedded Wi-Fi capability means you have 24/7 connection to the internet virtually anywhere in the world. A complementary copy of the Sierra® OneClick Internet Connection Manager software is provided with this card. Please contact DRS Tactical Systems toll free at 1-888-872-1100 for information about purchasing and installing this card.  u-blox®  GPS R eceiver Card The u-blox GPS receiver is capable of downloading position data from the GPS or Galileo satellite networks and enables you to pinpoint your position anywhere in the world to within 2 meters. A complementary copy of u-blox u-center™ GPS software is provided with this card. Please contact DRS Tactical Systems toll free at 1-888-872-1100 for information about purchasing and installing this card. Compact K eyboard A reduced-size USB keyboard (P/N 0000-16200-0000) is available for use with the ARMOR X7 computer. The keyboard is approximately half the size of a standard keyboard and can be connected directly to the X7 using a mini-USB adapter (nor supplied) or to a desk docking station to conserve space on a table or desktop. E xternal B attery C harger A two-bay battery charger (P/N 9025F26500-1000) is available for faster and more convenient battery charging. Each battery bay has a charging time of approximately 2.5 to 4 hours, depending on battery type. The external charger is also handy for recharging spare batteries and batteries kept in storage.  A 19VDC, 40W AC adapter is included.
SECTION 2 LEARNING ABOUT YOUR ARMOR X7  PAGE 46        9711-26400-0001 EXPORT CONTROLLED – SEE PAGE 3 Rev A Mini-USB Adapter This USB to mini-USB adapter (P/N 0000F50015-0000) is available to adapt the X7 mini-USB port to a standard USB cable or flash drive connector. D-R ing S et This D-ring set (DRS P/N 9850F51031-0000) contains four D-rings that clip to accessory mounting points on the top and bottom panels of the X7 (see  Installing the Optional D-Rings).  The D-Rings are constructed of super-tough reinforced plastic that can support up to 43 pounds each. With these D-Rings, you can attach your own carrying handle, shoulder strap or other accessory. S c reen P rotector A flexible but tough screen protector is available that reduces glare and protects the touch screen surface from wear and scratching. It is also resistant to a wide variety of toxic chemicals including acetone, toluene, ethyl acetate, gasoline and concentrated hydrochloric acid. NOTE: This screen protector may slightly reduce outdoor viewability. Screen protectors are available in a package of 5 (DRS P/N 9850F48847-0007).
SECTION 2 LEARNING ABOUT YOUR ARMOR X7  PAGE 47        9711-26400-0001 EXPORT CONTROLLED – SEE PAGE 3 Rev A Docking S tations  There are a number of new docking stations available to support and enhance the X7, either for the desktop or for use in a vehicle. Desk Dock The X7 desk dock is designed to fit on your desktop without taking up a lot of space. It is made of light-weight but rugged plastic. The removable breakout box has connectors for 3 USB ports, an RJ45 Ethernet port, an RS-232 serial port and a DC power input jack. The breakout box also has internal provisions for two GPIO ports. The breakout box plugs into the dock base and is mounted to the back of the dock with four socket-head screws. If desired, it can be removed and remoted away from the desktop with a cable. The X7 tablet is held in place with a spring-loaded top clamp that can be locked with a key. Two holes are provided in the back of the base to secure the dock to the working surface if desired.        Figure 17.  X7 Desk Dock   TOP CLAMP CLAMP RELEASE AND KEY LOCK BREAKOUT BOX
SECTION 2 LEARNING ABOUT YOUR ARMOR X7  PAGE 48        9711-26400-0001 EXPORT CONTROLLED – SEE PAGE 3 Rev A Vehicle Dock The X7 vehicle dock (P/N 9800F26300-0000) is made of UV-resistant high-impact plastic that weighs less than 2 lbs. It is designed to be attached to any mount that accepts the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) 75 mm hole pattern. The X7 dock is shown in  Figure  18. This dock has two RF connectors that are used to connect external GPS and wireless antennas. The top clamp mechanism that holds the X7 in place can withstand over 50,000 latch/unlatch cycles and can be locked with a key to prevent tablet removal. The X7 tablet slips easily into the dock and can be inserted and latched with one hand. The floating docking connector is field-replaceable.      Figure 18.  X7 Vehicle Dock     FINGERPRINT SENSOR (FPS) TOP CLAMP MOUNTING  POINTS EXTERNAL ANTENNA CONNECTORS  CLAMP RELEASE AND KEY LOCK DOCKING CRADLE GPS  ANTENNA CONNECTOR WIRELESS ANTENNA CONNECTOR
SECTION 2 LEARNING ABOUT YOUR ARMOR X7  PAGE 49        9711-26400-0001 EXPORT CONTROLLED – SEE PAGE 3 Rev A Vehicle Dock Mounting Solutions  The X7 vehicle dock is rugged and light weight and can be adapted to just about any mounting situation from console and dashboard installation to bulkhead and cab roof installation. Figure 19 shows some sample mounting solutions. Other types are available.  Figure 19.  Examples of X7 Vehicle Dock Mounting Solutions B reakout Box The X7 breakout box (P/N 9800F26600-0000) is used with both the desk dock and the vehicle dock. When used with the desk dock, it is plugged into a connector in the base of the desk dock and secured to the back with four hex screws (see  Figure  17). In a vehicle installation, the breakout box is mounted away from the dock and  connected by a  6 ft 25-pin  cable to the connector on the bottom of the dock.  The breakout box provides connections for 3 USB ports, an RJ45  Ethernet port, an RS-232 serial port and a DC power input jack. Two internal GPIO ports are also provided.  Figure 20.  X7 Breakout Box  OVERHEAD  MOUNT FLOOR MOUNT UNIVERSAL  MOUNT
SECTION 2 LEARNING ABOUT YOUR ARMOR X7  PAGE 50        9711-26400-0001 EXPORT CONTROLLED – SEE PAGE 3 Rev A S urge S uppressor Surge protection is required for all vehicle installations of the ARMOR X7. This surge protection is necessary to prevent damage to sensitive electrical circuits in the X7 tablet.  If the vehicle system voltage remains within the limits of 11-14 VDC, a regulated power supply is not required and can be replaced with an industrial-grade surge suppressor  (NOTE:  If the vehicle voltage is not controlled within these limits, a regulating power supply will be required (see Vehicle Power Supply in this section). DRS offers its Industrial Vehicle Surge Suppressor (IVSS) (P/N 9800F50856-0000) shown in Figure 21. We also offer an installation kit to connect your surge suppressor to your vehicle’s battery supply. Please contact DRS Technical Support for  information and specifications concerning this device and the required kits and parts needed for your particular  vehicle installation.   Figure 21.  Industrial Vehicle Surge Suppressor  Vehicle Power S upply The X7 vehicle power supply (P/N 5700-46340-0000) is a rugged Lind® power supply that accepts 9-42 VDC input from the vehicle battery supply and provides a regulated 15.6 VDC output at 6 amps maximum to the X7 system. This power supply is only required if the vehicle power system voltage drops below 11 VDC or exceeds 14 VDC.  Figure 22.  X7 Vehicle Power Supply
SECTION 2 LEARNING ABOUT YOUR ARMOR X7  PAGE 51        9711-26400-0001 EXPORT CONTROLLED – SEE PAGE 3 Rev A Complete X7 Vehicle Dock Ins tallation A complete vehicle dock installation includes a docking station, breakout box,  50-pin cable, surge suppressor or power supply and mount of your choice. A sample system is shown in Figure 23 (external antennas and cables not shown).   Figure 23.  Sample X7 Vehicle Dock Installation Package  Contact DRS Technical Support toll free at 1-888-872-1100 for information on these and any other accessories or add-ons.
SECTION 2 LEARNING ABOUT YOUR ARMOR X7  PAGE 52        9711-26400-0001 EXPORT CONTROLLED – SEE PAGE 3 Rev A X7 S pecifications  NOTE: These specifications are subject to change. Please contact DRS Tactical Systems toll free at 1-888-872-1100 for updates of a particular specification. Operating System Microsoft Windows7 Professional® or Windows 7 Ultimate® 32 bit Processor Intel® Embedded Luna Pier system architecture with Pineview-M 1.66 GHz Single Core Processor 512 KB L2 Cache 4-Channel Direct Memory Interface (DMI) ICH8M I/O controller hub Intel DX9 Graphics, 200MHz 1GB or 2GB, DDR2 667MHz SDRAM Storage  40 GB or 80 GB embedded mSATA Support for micro SD or SDHC memory card Display & Graphics 7.0” WSVGA 1024 x 600 Transmissive sunlight-readable LCD  Bonded and anti-glare, anti-reflective screen treatments LED backlighting with Automatic Light Sensor Integrated stylus holder Autosense dual mode digitizer, 2540 dots/inch (0.001mm resolution) and resistive touch glass-film-glass, 2048 dots resolution (X&Y), 0.25 mm resolution and integrated polarizer for improved viewablity Intel DX9 Graphics controller, 200MHz Audio Integrated enhanced acoustic speaker 2 element digital array microphone with dynamic noise cancelling CODEC Keyboard  On-screen keyboard included with Windows® 7 operating system Accepts any USB keyboard using mini-USB adapter (not included) Fingerprint Sensor USB 2.0 full speed, fully encrypted, suspend and remote wakeup, selective C3 suspend support Webcam 2.0 megapixel camera with autofocus lens Pointer Control Touch screen pointer controlled by fingertip or inert stylus Pen screen pointer controlled by inductive (active) pen Optional external mouse using mini-USB adapter (not included) Interface Connections Fixed I/O:  • DC Power input jack • One Mini USB 2.0 port Docking I/O: • 10V – 30V DC power input
SECTION 2 LEARNING ABOUT YOUR ARMOR X7  PAGE 53        9711-26400-0001 EXPORT CONTROLLED – SEE PAGE 3 Rev A • 3x USB 2.0 • 2x 5V Ground/Open Input Devices (GPIO) • Dock detect/dock enabled discrete • GPS antenna, coaxial • WWAN antenna, coaxial Mechanical features support one-handed docking Wireless Standard: • 802.11 A/G/N 2x2 Wireless LAN connectivity (WLAN)  • Bluetooth® v2.1 + EDR (Class 2) Bluetooth Optional: • Integrated GPS • Integrated WWAN Module and Antenna  o North America: CDMA2000/1xEVDO Rev A: 850MHz/1900MHz bands o North America: GSM/GPRS/EDGE/UMTS/HSPA 850HMz/900MHz/1800MHz/1900MHz bands o Europe: GSM/GPRS/EDGE/UMTS/HSDPA(2100) 800MHz/900MHz/1800MHz/1900/2100 MHz bands Flexspace Expansion Replacement of right side battery with special adapter: • 2x USB 2.0 ports • 2x bi-directional (GND/Open) discretes to EC processor • +5V, 1A & +3.3V, 1A power for active modules User accessible compartment under cooling register: • 1x mini-PCIe port • 4x bi-directional (GND/Open) discretes to EC processor • 2x USB 2.0 ports • 1x RS-232 port • RGB video • Microphone and stereo headphone access • +5V, 1A & +3.3V, 1A power for active modules Power Power Input: 10 VDC to 30 VDC (19 VDC nominal) Battery support • Twin hot-swappable 7.5V lithium polymer batteries (standard  or  high-capacity) • Standard capacity = 2950mAh; High capacity = 5900mAh • Battery operation:    8  hours with two high-capacity batteries                                                4 hours with two standard batteries • Battery charging time: 7 hours with two high-capacity batteries                                                     3 hours with two standard batteries AC Adapter: AC 100V-240V 50/60Hz, Auto sensing/switching worldwide power supply Security Features Password security  Support for encrypted drives
SECTION 2 LEARNING ABOUT YOUR ARMOR X7  PAGE 54        9711-26400-0001 EXPORT CONTROLLED – SEE PAGE 3 Rev A TPM security chip v.1.2  Fingerprint sensor  ISO 7816 Smart Card (FIPS 201) compliant Durability Features MIL-STD-810G certified (6' drop) IP67 certified including battery pack Injection molded plastic housing with internal magnesium frame and rubber over mold in hand grip areas  Environmental Operating Temperatures:  -20 to +60°C Storage Temperatures:  -40 to +70°C (without batteries) Temperature Shock:  20°C/min (operating) Relative Humidity:  +5°C to 60°C @ 95%  Altitude:  20,000 feet max, operating or non-operating Vibration:  Operating - Composite Wheeled Vehicle Exposure; Storage - Composite Two-Wheeled Trailer Exposure Shock:  Operating - 30g, 11ms, half-sine operational shock; Storage - 50 g’s, 11ms, half-sine. Drop test certified to 6ft/1.8m per MIL-STD-810G, Method 516.6 Ingress Protection Rating (IP) 65  Fluid Compatibility: Cat II Chemical Solvents, Cat III Cleaners and Cat IV Industrial Chemicals UV Exposure:  1120 W/m2 in ESD:  contact discharge ±8 kV, air discharge 22 kV CSA C22.2 No. 213-M1987; EN60079-0, EN60079-15:2005 (ATEX) Regulatory Certifications UL/TUV CSA FCC Part 15 CE Mark E-Mark Energy Star EPEAT (Silver Level) HAZLOC/ATEX Weight and Dimensions 3.2 lbs with two 4-cell batteries; 2.8 lbs with two standard batteries 8.9” x 5.9” x 1.4” (center)  2.1” (Hand Grips)  /  225 x 150 x 35 mm  (center) 54 mm (Hand Grips)
SECTION 2 LEARNING ABOUT YOUR ARMOR X7  PAGE 55        9711-26400-0001 EXPORT CONTROLLED – SEE PAGE 3 Rev A Pineview-MDDR21GB/2GBICH8-MAZALIACODECHDAWinbondWPCE773LLPCTPMLCD DisplaySignals go to docking connectorSignals go to tablet connectorROMLVDSNFLASH 32/64/128GB SSDon Mini-PCIe ModuleAES1660 FPRUSB ConnectorAudio Out (Lt/Rt)2MP CameraInternal SpeakerSignals go to expansion connectorDigital Microphone x2PCIe X18/16/32GB MicroSD/SDHCDOCK ConnGPIODOCK ConnMicrophone InputTouch PanelControllerOptically Bonded LCD AssyPCIe X1BluetoothUSB HubBattery ExpUSB 0USB 1USB 2USB 7USB 9Mini-PCIe WLANMini-PCIe GPSSATA 0GPIOEXP ConnButton BoardBacklight DriverLED BoardGPIOPower Supply/ChargerBattery #1 – 2S2P7.4v, 40WHrBattery #1 – 2S2P7.4v, 40WHrInput Voltage10V-30VDC, 2A (max)(19V Nominal) DOCK ConnDC Jack1.7mm/3.5mmX4 DMIDOCK ConnUSB 3Battery ExpUSB 4DOCK ConnITEUT311-Q3USB 8Flexspace ExpUSB 5USB 6PWMFlexspace Exp PCIe X1Half-SizeHalf-SizeSIOFlexspace Exp (WWAN)Flexspace ExpFlexspace Exp VGAOptional Battery #1 – 2S1P7.4v, 20WHrOption for SATA II 1.8" 32/64/128GBSATA 1 Figure 24.  X7 Internal Block Diagram
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SECTION 3 GETTING STARTED  PAGE 57        9711-26400-0001 EXPORT CONTROLLED – SEE PAGE 3 Rev A Table of Contents   List of Figures   List of Tables   Acronyms  Glossary 3. GETTING STARTED  The information in this section will help you get started using your ARMOR X7 computer. Please read all warnings, cautions and notes prior to each procedure or step.     CAUTION! Use this product only in vehicles with a regulated voltage supply of +10 to +30 VDC (nominal 19VDC). Voltages outside this range could cause unstable operation or result in permanent damage to the computer.    CAUTION! Use only the external AC Adapter provided with your ARMOR X7 or an equivalent model approved by DRS. Attempting to use a different model power supply could result in equipment damage.    CAUTION! DO NOT connect the AC adapter power supply to the tablet when external power is provided through a docking station. Permanent damage to the batteries and/or computer may result.
SECTION 3 GETTING STARTED  PAGE 58        9711-26400-0001 EXPORT CONTROLLED – SEE PAGE 3 Rev A Installing and Charging the B atteries  The first step to getting your X7 operating is to install and charge the batteries. The batteries are inserted into slots or “bays” on each side of the computer as shown in Figure 25. The batteries are identical and can be installed in either bay. Follow the procedure in Table 2 to install the batteries.    NOTE If you do not plan to use your computer right away, we recommend you fully charge your batteries and then remove and store them in a safe place until needed (see How to Store Batteries When Not in Use).         Figure 25.  X7 Batteries Positioned for Installation     BATTERY  BAY #1 BATTERY  BAY #2 DC POWER INPUT JACK BATTERY LATCH LOCKING SLOTS
SECTION 3 GETTING STARTED  PAGE 59        9711-26400-0001 EXPORT CONTROLLED – SEE PAGE 3 Rev A Table 2.  Installing the X7 Batteries STEP  ACTION 1.  Place the flat surface of the first battery on the left side compartment tray with the locking slots facing toward the computer. 2.  Push and hold the battery latch and slide the battery toward the computer until the locking bar engages and the battery is flush against the compartment wall. Rock the battery slightly if necessary to engage the locking bar. 3.  Release the battery latch to lock the battery in place. 4.   Perform steps 1-3 to install the second battery. 5.   Connect the AC adapter to the DC power input jack on the bottom of the X7 and plug the adapter power cord into an AC outlet. 6.   Allow the batteries to charge until the Charge/Fault indicator turns off. This could take anywhere from 2 to 5 hours depending on the type of battery and the current level of charge of the batteries. You can work with your X7 while the batteries charge.   Monitoring  Ins talled  B attery Charge Levels Refer to Monitoring Battery Status for information on how to check your battery status when installed in the computer. Checking the Charge Level of R emoved B atteries   A multi-LED battery charge indicator, or “fuel gauge”, is built into each battery, as illustrated in Figure  26. Each LED array consists of 5 LEDs and each LED represents 20% of the total charge of the battery as follows: LED #5 - 81-100% (far right LED) LED #4 - 61-80% LED #3 - 41-60% LED #2 - 21-40% LED #1 - 03-20% (far left LED)  The fuel gauge indicators are not visible when the battery is installed. Press the Fuel Gauge button to activate the fuel gauge LEDs and check the current charge level.
SECTION 3 GETTING STARTED  PAGE 60        9711-26400-0001 EXPORT CONTROLLED – SEE PAGE 3 Rev A       Figure 26.  X7 Battery    FUEL GAUGE  BUTTON FUEL GAUGE  1  2  3  4  5 BATTERY CONNECTOR
SECTION 3 GETTING STARTED  PAGE 61        9711-26400-0001 EXPORT CONTROLLED – SEE PAGE 3 Rev A Turning On your X7 for the First Time Follow the procedure in Table 3 to configure your Windows 7 operating system.    NOTE The first user account you create will be an Administrator account. You will need to use this account for any changes that require administrator privileges.  Table 3.  Performing the Microsoft Out-of-Box-Experience (OOBE) STEP  ACTION CONDITION OR INDICATION 1.   If you have a USB keyboard available, connect it to any USB port at this time.  If you do not have an external keyboard connected, you will need to activate the on-screen keyboard later in the OOBE setup procedure. 2.  On the left control panel, press and hold the Power button for 1-2 seconds and then release. When the computer boots up, the Microsoft Out of Box Experience (OOBE) screen will open.  NOTE: If a Sysprep window opens, click on the down arrow and select Microsoft Out-of-Box-Experience.    NOTE Touch and pen screen calibration will degrade slightly during OOBE but will return to normal after the OOBE process is complete.   3.  Follow the OOBE instructions. If you need to use the on-screen keyboard, wait until the OOBE process reaches the User Account setup screen, then click on the Accessibility icon   in the lower left corner and select Start On-Screen Keyboard. Once the keyboard is started, you can use it like a regular keyboard to select options and enter data. If you have any questions about using the virtual keyboard, click on the Options key.
SECTION 3 GETTING STARTED  PAGE 62        9711-26400-0001 EXPORT CONTROLLED – SEE PAGE 3 Rev A STEP  ACTION CONDITION OR INDICATION    NOTE If you used the OOBE on-screen keyboard, you must manually turn it off or it will appear each time you restart the computer.   4.  Once you finish the OOBE, if you do not want the on-screen keyboard to appear each time you log on, click on the keyboard Options key and Select Control whether the On-Screen Keyboard starts when I log on.   5.  Un-check  Use the On-Screen keyboard.   Turning the C omputer On Normally Turn the computer on by pressing the Power button for at least 1 sec and then releasing it. The ARMOR  X7 will perform self-checking routines during the start-up process.  All units are configured at the factory to automatically boot to the Microsoft Windows desktop unless a custom configuration has been requested.   Turning the Computer Off Normally To turn the computer off normally, select Start à Shut Down from the Windows desktop. The computer will perform a normal shutdown. NOTE: There is a 5-10 second delay before you can restart the computer after a complete shutdown.   NOTE Unless you have changed the default action of the Power button, pressing the Power button when the computer is running will not cause it to shut down but will put the computer into Sleep mode and the screen will go dark. This could be mistaken for a power off condition while the computer is actually still running and consuming battery power. When the computer is in sleep mode, the blue Power LED on the indicator panel will flash slowly.
SECTION 3 GETTING STARTED  PAGE 63        9711-26400-0001 EXPORT CONTROLLED – SEE PAGE 3 Rev A You can re-program the power button to shut down the computer when pressed while the computer is running. Refer to Changing the Power Button Default Action for instructions. Emergency S hutdown If an emergency condition occurs where the computer needs to be shut down immediately, press and hold the Power button for more than five seconds. The computer will bypass the normal Windows shutdown sequence and turn off. This procedure should only be used in emergencies because improperly shutting down Windows may result in the loss of data and possibly corrupt your operating system.  P utting the C omputer into S leep Mode To put the computer into sleep mode (also called “standby”), press and release the Power button while the tablet is operating. NOTE: This is the default action of the Power button when you first receive your X7, but this can be changed in Windows Control Panel (see Changing the Power Button Default Action). You can also put the computer to sleep from the Windows desktop. Click on the Start button and click the down arrow next to the Shut down button in the lower right corner of the Start menu, then select Sleep from the drop-down menu. To wake up the computer, press and hold the Power button for 1-2 seconds and then release. This will take you back to the desktop and you can resume your session where you left off. Indications  that your X7 is As leep In Sleep mode, your session is saved to RAM memory and the screen is turned off. All LEDs will initially  be off (except the Charging/Fault  LED on the indicator panel if external power is applied). Once the session has been suspended by the computer, the Power indicator LED will flash at a 1 sec on / 2 sec off rate to indicate you are in sleep mode.  Putting the Computer into Hibernate Mode From the Windows 7 desktop, click on the Start button and then click on the down arrow next to the Shut down button in the lower right corner of the Start menu, then select “Hibernate” from the drop-down menu.  When you place the computer in hibernate mode, your current session is saved to your solid-state drive or mSATA memory and the computer is powered down. There are no visual indications that the computer is in hibernation; the computer is powered down and all led’s will be off, with the exception of the Charging/Fault indicator if you have external power connected. To wake up the computer, press and hold the Power button for 1-2 seconds and then release. This time, the computer will wake up to the locked user account selection screen. Click on the current icon to resume your previous session. You may have to enter a password or swipe your fingerprint, depending on how you have your login set up.
SECTION 3 GETTING STARTED  PAGE 64        9711-26400-0001 EXPORT CONTROLLED – SEE PAGE 3 Rev A Indicator S tate S ummary Table 4 lists  all states for the various  X7 indicator LEDs (refer to Indicator Panel for a description of each indicator).   Table 4.  X7 Indicator State Summary LED IF THE INDICATION IS: AND THE POWER MODE IS: AND EXTERNAL POWER IS: AND BATTERY IS: THIS MEANS:  Wireless (blue) On On N/A Installed At least one radio is transmitting (GPS is receive only). Flashing intermittently On N/A Installed The WLAN or WWAN radio is searching for a network connection or Bluetooth is transmitting data to a peripheral. Off On N/A Installed One or more installed radios (excluding GPS) are disabled in ARMORutils. See Wireless Setup Dialog. Storage Activity (blue) Flashing intermittently Power on N/A Installed Processor is accessing a storage device (SSHD, mSATA memory or micro SD card). Charging/Fault (amb/red) Off Power on Disconnected Installed  No  power faults are detected On steady amber Power off Connected Installed Batteries are fully charged Flashing amber at 1 sec rate Power on or off Connected Installed Batteries are charging
SECTION 3 GETTING STARTED  PAGE 65        9711-26400-0001 EXPORT CONTROLLED – SEE PAGE 3 Rev A LED IF THE INDICATION IS: AND THE POWER MODE IS: AND EXTERNAL POWER IS: AND BATTERY IS: THIS MEANS:  Flashing amber at 1/2 sec rate  Power on or off Connected Installed Battery charging has been suspended due to extreme battery temperature. Charging will resume when temperature is between 0°C and 45°C. On steady red Power on or off Connected  Installed  Power system fault (overvoltage, undervoltage or overcurrent condition or battery failure). NOTE: The LED will turn  off when the fault condition is removed. Power (blue) On On N/A Installed Computer is powered up. Flashing 1 sec on, 2 sec off Reduced N/A Installed Computer is in sleep mode. Off Off N/A Installed Computer is powered off or is in hibernate mode. Fuel Gauge (blue) NOTE: Press fuel gauge button to activate LEDs Single LED on steady N/A N/A Removed Total charge is max for that level (20%, 40% etc.) LED # 1 (far left) flashing at 1 second rate N/A N/A Removed Battery is below 10% charge level (depleted) All LEDs off N/A N/A Removed Battery is fully depleted. See  What to Do for an Overly-Discharged Batter.
SECTION 3 GETTING STARTED  PAGE 66        9711-26400-0001 EXPORT CONTROLLED – SEE PAGE 3 Rev A  Configuring and Controlling your Wireless R adios  For instructions on configuring and controlling your wireless radios, including the optional WWAN radio and optional GPS receiver, refer to Section 4, Networking.  You will also find instructions for connecting to a cabled LAN. Ins talling a Micro S D/SDHC Card A micro SD/SDHC card can provide up to 32GB of additional data storage. The socket for this card is located inside the computer and is accessed by removing the cooling register/cover at the back of the computer. For instructions on how to remove the rear cover and install the card, refer to Installing a Micro SD or SDHC Card. Installing the Optional D-R ings  Follow the procedure in Table 5 to install a D-ring to each of the four accessory mounting points.  Table 5.  Installing the D-Rings STEP  ACTION COMMENTS 1.   Remove both batteries to access the accessory mount points.  NOTE: The accessory mount points are located on the top and bottom panels of the X7 (see Figure 7). 2.   Using a pointed object such as a dentist probe or large pin, slide out the locking bar on each D-Ring until it clears the center opening, as shown in the image to the right.  3.   Insert a D-Ring onto each accessory mount point and push the locking bar in all the way.   4.   Replace both batteries.
SECTION 3 GETTING STARTED  PAGE 67        9711-26400-0001 EXPORT CONTROLLED – SEE PAGE 3 Rev A Configuring your Audio S ystem Follow the procedure in Table 6 to configure your speaker. Follow the procedure in Table 7 to configure your microphones. Table 6.  Configuring the Speaker STEP  ACTION CONDITION OR INDICATION 1.   Double-click on the orange speaker icon    in the systray. The Realtek® HD Audio Manager window opens with the Speakers main tab (top of page) open and the Speaker Configuration sub-tab displayed, as shown in Figure 27 2.  Adjust your speaker/headset volumes as desired.  3.   Select the Sound Effects sub-tab to select special effects.  4.  Select the Default Format sub-tab to choose your default sound format.    .   Figure 27.  Realtek HD Audio Manager - Speakers Main Tab
SECTION 3 GETTING STARTED  PAGE 68        9711-26400-0001 EXPORT CONTROLLED – SEE PAGE 3 Rev A Table 7.  Configuring your Microphones STEP  ACTION CONDITION OR INDICATION 1.   Click on the Microphone main tab at the top of the page. The Microphone main tab opens with the Microphone Effects sub-tab displayed, as shown in Figure 28. 2.  Set up and adjust your microphones.   3.   Click on the Default Format sub-tab to select a default sound format for your microphones.      Figure 28.  Microphone Main Tab
SECTION 3 GETTING STARTED  PAGE 69        9711-26400-0001 EXPORT CONTROLLED – SEE PAGE 3 Rev A Operating the X7 Display S electing the Dis play Mode Your X7 has the capability to operate with both a touch screen and a pen screen enabled (dual mode) or you can select touch screen only or pen screen only. The default display mode is “Dual Mode”. To select touch or pen screen only operation, click on the ARMORutils icon in the systray menu, then select the Screen Setup option from the Main screen. The Screen Setup dialog opens, as shown in Figure 29.  Click on Touch Only to deactivate the pen screen, or click on Pen Only to deactivate the touch screen. The screen option that is enabled will appear grayed out in the Screen Setup dialog, indicating that it is selected and the other modes are available. Click on Dual Mode to re-enable both screens.  CAUTION! If you change to Pen Only mode using the touch screen and you do not have an active pen, you will not be able to access the screen or switch back to Dual or Touch Only modes unless you attach an external USB mouse or obtain an active pen. Restarting the computer will not change anything.   Figure 29.  ARMORutils Screen Setup
SECTION 3 GETTING STARTED  PAGE 70        9711-26400-0001 EXPORT CONTROLLED – SEE PAGE 3 Rev A Adjusting Screen B rightness The brightness of the LCD display is controlled by adjusting the backlight intensity either automatically or manually. When you first receive your ARMOR X7, the brightness mode is set to Automatic. To switch to Manual brightness control, or switch back to Automatic mode, open ARMORutils and click on the Backlight Setup option in the ARMORutils Main dialog window. This will open the Backlight Setup dialog window shown in Figure 30.    Figure 30.  ARMORutils Backlight Setup Dialog Window  Automatic Brightness  Adjus tment Click on the Automatic button to change to the automatic brightness mode. The backlight level will now be controlled by the ambient light sensor (ALS) located on the indicator panel. If the surrounding light decreases, the brightness will decrease proportionally; if the surrounding light increases, the brightness will increase proportionally.
SECTION 3 GETTING STARTED  PAGE 71        9711-26400-0001 EXPORT CONTROLLED – SEE PAGE 3 Rev A   NOTE You must keep the ALS uncovered to allow proper automatic brightness adjustment.  S electing an Automatic Mode Profile You can tailor the automatic brightness adjustment by selecting one of the 5 pre-configured brightness profiles. DRS has researched typical  lighting environments  and has created these adjustment profiles that respond more precisely to changing light levels within a particular environment.  For example, if the automatic brightness doesn’t keep the display bright enough for you under surrounding lighting conditions, you can select the Dusk, Daylight or Sunlight profile to increase the brightness range proportionally. Similarly, if the normal brightness control results in light levels that are consistently too bright, you can select the Office or Dark profile to reduce the brightness range. Manual Brightness Adjustment Click on the Manual button to change to manual brightness mode. You can manually adjust screen brightness in two ways: by using pre-programmed buttons (PBs) P1, P2 and P3 or by using options and buttons in the Backlight Setup dialog. Using P1, P2 and P3 to Adjus t B rightnes s  When you first receive your X7, the P1 button is programmed to increase screen brightness in 10% steps, P2 is programmed to decrease brightness in 10% steps and  P3 is programmed to toggle the screen full off and on. NOTE: ARMORutils must be running to use the PB functionality (see Starting ARMORutils). Press and release P1 repeatedly to increase the brightness to its maximum level (100%); press P2 repeatedly to decrease the brightness to its minimum level (10%). Press P3 to turn the screen completely off; press it again to turn the screen back on to it’s previously set level. NOTE: P1, P2 P3 are initially programmed to adjust screen brightness; however, you can change each button’s programming as described in Buttons Setup Dialog. Us ing the B acklight S etup Dialog to Adjus t B rightnes s  Drag the slider or press the UP or DOWN buttons repeatedly with the pen or a fingertip to move the slider and adjust the brightness level. The % brightness is displayed in a field on the right. You can also use the up and down arrows next to this field to adjust the slider.
SECTION 3 GETTING STARTED  PAGE 72        9711-26400-0001 EXPORT CONTROLLED – SEE PAGE 3 Rev A Working with the Pen S creen When the pen screen is active, you can steer the pointer and perform many functions by simply hovering close to the screen without actually touching it. Other functions are initiated by pressing the tip to the screen surface to activate the tip switch. Your X7 Active Pen The pen that comes with your X7 (Figure 9) is stored in a slot on the back panel (see Figure 4) and has circuitry that interacts with the pen screen digitizer assembly. The digitizer detects the pen tip close to the screen and activates certain functions like steering the pointer or performing a right click action if the side button is pressed. Pressing the tip to the screen activates a tip switch that opens a right-click menu. Us ing the Ac tive Pen Table 8 lists mouse-type objectives you can perform using the X7 pen with the pen screen.    NOTE This description assumes the side button is set for the Right-Click function (default).  This function can be changed as described in the Pen Tablet Properties utility in Control Panel.  Table 8.  Pen Screen Actions. MOUSE OBJECTIVE PEN ACTION Select option or tab or open submenus. Fill selection boxes. Activate buttons. Deselect highlighted objects (touch next to the object). Tap once Selects multiple objects. Touch pen tip to display and drag box around objects Highlight object or option. Hover over object or option  Move object on the desktop. Touch an object and move it with the pen. Start application or open folder. Tap twice Highlight option, open menus (right click). Hold tip to screen -or- Hover near screen and press side button (see Pen Tablet Properties Utility for other side switch options).
SECTION 3 GETTING STARTED  PAGE 73        9711-26400-0001 EXPORT CONTROLLED – SEE PAGE 3 Rev A Pen S creen  Adjustments  You can change attributes related to use of the pen with the pen screen by selecting Start à Control Panel à Hardware and Sound à and clicking on one or more of the following utilities: • Pen Tablet Properties utility  • Pen and Touch utility  • Tablet PC Settings utility Refer to Windows Display Utilities for information about these utilities. Pen Screen Calibration After a period of normal usage, the screen may need to be calibrated with the pen to ensure the pen tip is aligned with the pointer over the entire screen area. Refer to Calibrating the Display.
SECTION 3 GETTING STARTED  PAGE 74        9711-26400-0001 EXPORT CONTROLLED – SEE PAGE 3 Rev A Working with the Touch S creen  When the touch screen is active, the pressure of a fingertip or passive  stylus (not supplied) against the screen is used to duplicate the actions of a two-button mouse.      NOTE Tapping with a stylus tip requires only light to moderate pressure. It is possible to damage the stylus tip and/or the display by pounding the tip against the surface with too much force.  Table 9 lists mouse-type objectives you can perform using a fingertip or passive stylus with the touch screen.  Table 9.  Stylus Actions. MOUSE OBJECTIVE STYLUS ACTION Select tabs or open sub-menus. Highlight a label or option. Fill selection boxes. Activate buttons. Deselect highlighted objects or release multiple objects Tap once    Tap outside the object(s) Start an application or open a folder. Tap twice Move an object on the desktop. Press over an object, hold contact with display, drag pen and release pressure. Open menu options. Press over icon or option and hold contact with display without moving pen. Select multiple objects. Press and hold contact with display, drag box around objects.  Touch S creen Adjus tments You can change attributes related to use of a fingertip or passive stylus. Select Start à Control Panel  à Hardware and Sound à and click on either  the  Touch Settings utility,  Pen and Touch utility or the  Tablet PC Settings utility. Each utility controls different attributes of the touch screen. Refer to Windows Display Utilities for an explanation of these attributes.
SECTION 3 GETTING STARTED  PAGE 75        9711-26400-0001 EXPORT CONTROLLED – SEE PAGE 3 Rev A Touch S creen Calibration     NOTE If your X7 is in Dual Mode display, you cannot use the active pen that came with your X7 to calibrate the touch screen since the digitizer will detect the active pen tip and not allow you to proceed.   You will need to calibrate the touch screen using a fingertip or a passive stylus (not included with the X7) to ensure the actual touch point matches the position of the pointer. For calibration instructions, refer to Calibrating the Display.
SECTION 3 GETTING STARTED  PAGE 76        9711-26400-0001 EXPORT CONTROLLED – SEE PAGE 3 Rev A Entering Data Using the Input Panel The input panel is a virtual keyboard and handwriting entry tool that is located on your desktop. It is hidden just off the top left or right side of the display. The edge appears in the upper left corner when you tap anywhere on the screen with a fingertip, stylus or the active pen, as shown in Figure 31. When the edge is visible, tap on it twice to fully open it on the desktop, as shown in Figure 32.    Figure 31.  Location of the Input Panel        Figure 32.  Input Panel Keyboard Opened on Desktop Operating Modes  The input panel has two modes: handwriting and keyboard entry. These are selectable by the two mode icons at the upper left corner. NOTE: The panel will always re-open in the last mode used.  Click on the Tools menu for handwriting options and for information on how to set up and use Input Panel.   MODE ICONS OPTIONS AND HELP EDGE OF HIDDEN INPUT PANEL
SECTION 3 GETTING STARTED  PAGE 77        9711-26400-0001 EXPORT CONTROLLED – SEE PAGE 3 Rev A E diting Documents  When you tap on an open text document such as a Word document, a keyboard icon   will appear on the screen. Tap on this icon to open the input panel.  Configuring Input Panel Options  The Input Panel Options window is where you can change a wide variety of Input panel display and operating features. There are two ways to get to this window: 1. Click on Control Panel à Hardware and Sound à Tablet PC Settings and select the Other tab, then click on Go to Input Panel Settings.  2. With the Input Panel keyboard open on the desktop, click on the down arrow next to the Tools button and select Options. Click on the link Learn More About Opening and Moving Input Panel at the bottom of the options window to access a Windows help tutorial about opening and position the Input Panel. Opening Input Panel with a Ges ture You can also use a side-to-side gesture to open the input panel. Select Start à Control Panel à Hardware and Sound à Pen and Touch, then highlight Start Tablet PC Input Panel in the Pen Actions panel and click on Settings.  When the Start Input Panel Gesture Settings window opens, check  the  Enable  Start Input Panel gesture option. Follow the instructions to test and adjust your gesture. E ntering Data us ing Other Virtual Input Devices  There are a number of on-screen keyboards offered by companies other than Microsoft, such as the My-T-Pen® Onscreen Virtual Keyboard Utility and the Comfort® On-Screen Keyboard for Windows.  There are also other types of software and hardware input devices besides virtual keyboards that can be used for viewing and entering data, such as hand gesture recognition software and infrared tracking devices.
SECTION 3 GETTING STARTED  PAGE 78        9711-26400-0001 EXPORT CONTROLLED – SEE PAGE 3 Rev A Using the Fingerprint S ensor (FPS ) Activating the FPS Software To initially set up your FPS software, double-click on the TrueSuite icon on the desktop and click on Get Started to begin. This will take you through the steps to enroll, or register, your fingerprint(s). The fingerprint sensor is located on the right side of the tablet in the middle of the row of buttons. Once you have enrolled your fingerprints, you will need to swipe in each time you restart the computer.  Using the Fingerprint S ensor To use the fingerprint sensor, swipe your finger or thumb from side to side at medium speed across the sensor. Us ing the TrueS uite Application Open the TrueSuite application by double-clicking on the TrueSuite icon on the desktop or by selecting Start à All Programs and clicking on the TrueSuite folder in the programs list (you may have to scroll down to see it). Click on the TrueSuite option to open the application, as shown in Figure 33. There are five user panels available. Click on the navigation icon   in the upper right corner to open a panel.   Figure 33.  TrueSuite Application Window
SECTION 3 GETTING STARTED  PAGE 79        9711-26400-0001 EXPORT CONTROLLED – SEE PAGE 3 Rev A TrueS uite Options and S ettings  A complete description of the options and settings of the TrueSuite software is beyond the scope of this user’s guide.  Click on the “?” in the upper right corner of the window to access the application’s help resources for detailed descriptions and instructions. Uninstalling your Fingerprint S oftware Should you decide to uninstall your fingerprint software, be sure to use the uninstall program provided with the AuthenTec software rather than through Control Panel. Click on Start à All Programs à TrueSuite à Uninstall TrueSuite.
SECTION 3 GETTING STARTED  PAGE 80        9711-26400-0001 EXPORT CONTROLLED – SEE PAGE 3 Rev A Using the Webcam Capturing Images and Video Image and video capture is performed using the built-in webcam and image capture software. Your X7 is provided with a complementary  version of Picasa 3™ to demonstrate the image capture process, or you may wish to download and install your own camera application. Follow the procedure in Table 10 to capture and save a still image or movie using the Picasa 3 software.    NOTE Remove the blue protective film from the webcam lens before using the camera.  Table 10.  Capturing a Still Image or Video STEP  ACTION COMMENTS 1.  Double-click on the Picasa 3 icon on the desktop.  The Picasa application window will open as shown in Figure 34. 2.  Click on the “Capture photos or video…” button in the options bar (see Figure 34).  A Capture dialog window will open displaying the current webcam image. 3.  To capture the image as a still image, click on the camera button below the image.  Each capture will appear as a thumbnail at the bottom of the window. 4.  When finished, click on the Done button to access editing and correction options or to save or upload your images.  5.  To capture moving video, click on the Record button below the image.  The capture window will change to a viewer with options to view, save and upload your captured video. 6.  To return to the main window, click on the Back to Library button.  7.  Refer to the Picasa Help resources for detailed instructions.
SECTION 3 GETTING STARTED  PAGE 81        9711-26400-0001 EXPORT CONTROLLED – SEE PAGE 3 Rev A  Figure 34.  Picasa Application Window Scanning a B arcode The built-in webcam and the application software of your choice will allow you to scan various types of barcodes and incorporate them in to your documents. We have included two simple applications to demonstrate the barcode scanning capabilities of the X7.   NOTE Ensure that adequate light can reach the barcode to be scanned. S canning Linear B arcodes  (UPC-10, E AN-13, IS B N, etc .) Figure 35 shows a sample of a linear barcode. Follow the procedure in Table 11 to scan a linear barcode.  Figure 35.  Sample Linear Barcode   CAPTURE BUTTON
SECTION 3 GETTING STARTED  PAGE 82        9711-26400-0001 EXPORT CONTROLLED – SEE PAGE 3 Rev A Table 11.  Scan UPC-10, EAN-13 and ISBN Barcodes STEP  ACTION COMMENTS 1.  Double-click on the Webcam Barcode Scanner icon on the desktop.  The application window opens as shown in Figure 36 2.  Hold the barcode to be scanned 2-3” from the camera and hold it steady.  A tone will announce successful barcode capture, and the barcode number will appear at the bottom of the window. The captured barcode is stored in the Windows clipboard. 3.  To use a barcode in an application, place the pointer in a field and paste.    Figure 36.  Webcam Barcode Scanner® Application Window 2D B arcodes  (Datamatrix or QR  format) A sample 2D barcode is shown in Figure 37. Follow the procedure in Table 12 to scan a 2D barcode.  Figure 37.  Sample 2D Barcode
SECTION 3 GETTING STARTED  PAGE 83        9711-26400-0001 EXPORT CONTROLLED – SEE PAGE 3 Rev A Table 12.  Scan a 2D Barcode STEP  ACTION COMMENTS 1.  Double-click on the QuickMark icon on the desktop. The QuickMark® application window opens as shown in Figure 38 2.  Hold the barcode to be scanned 2-3” from the camera,   An audible signal will sound upon capture and the barcode information will be displayed in the application window, as shown in Figure 39. 3.  To return to the camera mode, click on the door icon at the lower right corner of the window.    Figure 38.  QuickMark® Barcode Scanner Application Window   Figure 39.  A Captured 2D Barcode
SECTION 3 GETTING STARTED  PAGE 84        9711-26400-0001 EXPORT CONTROLLED – SEE PAGE 3 Rev A Using the S creen Magnifier Some text and images on a small screen can be difficult to see clearly. Your X7 has a handy application that will magnify a portion of the screen and help you see more effectively. The program is called Virtual Magnifying Glass™.  • To start the application, click on the Virtual Magnifying Glass icon on the desktop or select Start > Programs > Virtual Magnifying Glass. An icon will also appear in the system application tray (systray). • Use the scroll wheel to increase or decrease magnification. The application will return to the last magnification used when restarted.  • Left click to close the magnifier. • To access the Virtual Magnifying Glass configuration menu, right-click on the icon in the systray. • A magnified example is shown in Figure 40.    Figure 40.  Virtual Magnifying Glass at Work
SECTION 3 GETTING STARTED  PAGE 85        9711-26400-0001 EXPORT CONTROLLED – SEE PAGE 3 Rev A Tips for Proper Use and Care Of Your X7 There are certain precautions you should take to ensure that your ARMOR X7  computer continues to provide you with reliable service: • Do not subject the computer to heat by placing it on the dashboard of a vehicle with the display facing the sun. • Do not store the computer in temperatures below -40°C or above 70°C. • Do not pile tools or heavy objects on top of the computer. • Avoid severe impacts, especially to the display. • Do not try to take the computer apart. Disassembly of the unit by unauthorized personnel may void your warranty. • Do not use excessive force when inserting removable cards. They are keyed to go in only one way and inserting a  card incorrectly or using excessive force could result in damage to the card or the computer. • Keep your screen clean and calibrated.
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SECTION 4 NETWORKING  PAGE 87        9711-26400-0001 EXPORT CONTROLLED – SEE PAGE 3 Rev A Table of Contents   List of Figures   List of Tables   Acronyms  Glossary 4. NE TWOR K ING Your ARMOR X7 comes configured with two wireless network capabilities: Wi-Fi™ (wireless fidelity) and Bluetooth®. The Wi-Fi network is primarily used for higher bandwidth connections such as Internet or a company LAN. The Bluetooth network is used for connecting wireless devices such as a wireless router, printer or scanner to your computer. The X7 can also accommodate an optional factory-installed WWAN radio and/or GPS receiver. These wireless devices are described in Optional Add-ons and Accessories for Your X7.  Please contact DRS Technical Support for information about installing these options. Your X7 can be connected to a cabled LAN through the breakout box on a desk or vehicle docking station. Managing your Wi-Fi Connections Your Wi-Fi (WLAN) radio is already configured and operating when your computer starts. Refer to Table 13 for instructions on how to manage your WLAN connections.    NOTE The Windows Network and Sharing Center window in Control Panel will show you all of the networks you can select or manage. If you have an optional Gobi WWAN card, it is best to let the Sierra OneClick Internet connection manager application control your WWAN network connection. For instructions, please refer to the Sierra OneClick Connection Manager .  Table 13.  View and Manage Network Connections STEP  ACTION COMMENTS 1.   Select Start à Control Panel à Network and Internet à Network and Sharing Center.  The Network and Sharing Center window opens, as shown in Figure 41.
SECTION 4 NETWORKING  PAGE 88        9711-26400-0001 EXPORT CONTROLLED – SEE PAGE 3 Rev A STEP  ACTION COMMENTS 2.   Click on the “Connect to a network” link to open the window shown in Figure 42. Click outside this window to close it. The label “Connected” will appear beside each network you are currently connected to. Any other available networks are also listed. The green signal bars indicate the relative strength of the wireless signal. A yellow shield indicates those sites that do not have security enabled. Use caution when connecting to these sites. 3.  To connect to a network, click on the network name and select Connect. To disconnect from an active network, click on the name and select Disconnect.  4.  For more detailed information on the options and settings for these windows, click on the Help    icon    Figure 41.  Network and Sharing Center Window
SECTION 4 NETWORKING  PAGE 89        9711-26400-0001 EXPORT CONTROLLED – SEE PAGE 3 Rev A  Figure 42.  Currently Connected and Available Wi-Fi Networks Managing your B luetooth Connections Your X7 comes equipped with Bluetooth® networking. However, to utilize this feature, you must “associate”  your computer  with any Bluetooth devices you want to connect.  To see what Bluetooth devices are available and to add or remove devices, follow the procedure in Table 14.  Table 14.  View and Manage Bluetooth Devices STEP  ACTION COMMENTS 1.   Select  Start à Control Panel à Hardware and Sound à Devices and Printers. The Devices and Printers window opens (Figure  43) showing any peripherals are in range or are already connected (including cabled devices). 2.   Right-click on the icon for your computer and select Bluetooth settings from the menu. The Bluetooth Settings window opens, as shown in Figure 44. 3.   Check the “Allow Bluetooth devices to find this computer” option.  4.   Check the “Allow Bluetooth devices to connect to this computer” option.  5.   To add a device, click on the “Add a device” option in the toolbar.
SECTION 4 NETWORKING  PAGE 90        9711-26400-0001 EXPORT CONTROLLED – SEE PAGE 3 Rev A STEP  ACTION COMMENTS 6.  To remove a device, click on the “Remove a device” option in the toolbar.  7.   For additional information about these windows, click on the Help   icon.     Figure 43.  Devices and Printers Window
SECTION 4 NETWORKING  PAGE 91        9711-26400-0001 EXPORT CONTROLLED – SEE PAGE 3 Rev A  Figure 44.  Bluetooth Settings Window
SECTION 4 NETWORKING  PAGE 92        9711-26400-0001 EXPORT CONTROLLED – SEE PAGE 3 Rev A Managing your E thernet Connection Your X7 supports a cabled 10/100 Ethernet connection through a desk dock or a vehicle dock using a USB to LAN converter chip located in the docking station breakout box. An RJ45 Ethernet connector is provided at the breakout box for physical connection to the Ethernet LAN. Once your docking station is cabled into the network, follow the procedure in Table  15 to connect to the LAN.  Table 15.  Setting up an Ethernet Connection STEP  ACTION COMMENTS 1.  Contact your IT department or internet provider to obtain a user name and password.  If necessary, your internet provider will give you an IP address as well. Otherwise,  the IP address will be provided automatically by the network once you are physically connected and the X7 is running.   2.  Click on Start à Control Panel à Network and Internet à Network and Sharing Center.  This will open the Network and Sharing Center window as shown in Figure 41. 3.  Click on the Change Adapter Settings link in the left-hand navigation panel. This will open the Network Connections window. 4.  If  no red “X” appears next to the Local Area Connection icon, your external LAN connection is established and you can open an internet browser to access the internet.  If there is a red “X” showing, go to Step 5.  5.  Click on the “back” arrow to return to the Network and Sharing Center window.  6.  In the Change Your Network Settings panel, click on the Set Up a New Connection or Network link.  7.  Highlight the Connect to the Internet option and click on Next.  The Connect to the Internet window will open. 8.  Click on the Broadband connection option. An information dialog window will open with entry fields for your service provider, as shown in Figure 45.
SECTION 4 NETWORKING  PAGE 93        9711-26400-0001 EXPORT CONTROLLED – SEE PAGE 3 Rev A 9.  Enter your user name and password in the fields provided. Click on the Remember this Password option if you don’t want to have to enter the password each time you access the network.  10. Enter the IP address provided by your IT department or internet service provider in the Connection Name field. If the address is already showing, you do not have to enter it again. 11. Click on the Connect button. A message window will pop up stating that your connection was successful.    Figure 45.  Internet Service Provider Information Window
SECTION 4 NETWORKING  PAGE 94        9711-26400-0001 EXPORT CONTROLLED – SEE PAGE 3 Rev A Activating the Optional Gobi®  WWAN Radio If you have the Gobi® WWAN radio installed, your hardware is already configured. However, for certain providers, you must install a valid SIM card (Figure 13) before you can connect to their network. The SIM card is obtained from your WWAN service provider and is installed in a socket located inside the X7. Once you obtain your SIM card, follow the procedure in Installing a SIM Card. .Once your SIM card is installed (or if you don’t need one) click on the OneClickInternet icon on the desktop to open the connection manager, as shown in Figure 46.    Figure 46.  Sierra® OneClickInternet™ Connection Manager  Us ing the OneC lickInternet Application For instructions on how to use the OneClickInternet application,  refer to the Sierra OneClick Connection Manager User Manual which is included in Appendix C.  NOTE:  The Sierra OneClickInternet application is already installed on your computer so you can skip the installation instructions in Section 1 of the manual. Us ing  the Network Driver Interface Specification (NDIS ) NDIS is an application programming interface (API) that provides an additional layer of control to your Sierra®  OneClickInternet™  connection manager. It allows your Gobi radio to automatically connect to your provider after powering up the  computer without starting the OneClick Internet application and  before you log in. However, when you first receive your ARMOR X7, NDIS is not automatically available and must be manually configured in order to use it. Follow the procedure in Table 16 to enable NDIS in your Sierra OneClick Internet connection manager.
SECTION 4 NETWORKING  PAGE 95        9711-26400-0001 EXPORT CONTROLLED – SEE PAGE 3 Rev A    CAUTION! Before  uninstalling the  OneClickInternet application with NDIS enabled, make sure that the “Gobi NDIS Auto Connect” option is unchecked in the Settings/General tab. Otherwise the module will always connect automatically on the next start up. Without the OneClickInternet application installed, you cannot disable this feature.    NOTE It is recommended that you test the profile that you will use with the NDIS auto connect feature to ensure that it works prior to enabling NDIS.  Table 16.  Configuring the Sierra OneClick Application to Use NDIS STEP ACTION 1.   If open, close the OneClick connection manager.  2.   Use Windows Explorer to navigate to the C:\Program Files (x86)\OneClickInternet folder. 3.   Double-click on the Config.ini file to open the file with Notepad (you can use any text editor). 4.   Add the following line: AutoNDISConnect=1  5.   Save the file and exit. 6.   In the Sierra OneClickInternet application, click on the Settings button and select the General tab. Check the “Gobi NDIS Auto Connect” option.  Important Notes  about Us ing NDIS : • NDIS turns the WWAN radio on even before the OS starts. This is not always a desirable state, so choose NDIS only if you need this functionality. • NDIS enables the Gobi WWAN hardware to connect, reconnect and roam automatically, so these connection options on the Settings page are ignored if chosen in conjunction with NDIS.
SECTION 4 NETWORKING  PAGE 96        9711-26400-0001 EXPORT CONTROLLED – SEE PAGE 3 Rev A • If you reboot the computer, NDIS will maintain your connection during the reboot.  • Selecting the “Auto Launch” option on the Settings page when NDIS is selected is not recommended as this will launch the OneClickInternet application upon reboot which will restart your connection. Activating the Optional GPS  R eceiver The u-blox ® u-center™ GPS control application is bundled with your X7 software suite.  Before you can use the application, however, you must manually obtain and enter the communications (COM) port that was assigned to the u-center program by Windows when the operating system was installed. To do this, follow the procedure in Table 17.  Table 17.  Configuring the u-Center Com Port Step  Action Comment 1.  From the Windows desktop, select the Start button and select Control Panel à Hardware and Sound à Devices and Printers à Device Manager The Device Manager dialog window will open. 2.  Open the Ports (COM & LPT) option, scroll down to u-blox 5 GPS and GALILEO Receiver and record the COM port number.  3.  Close the Control Panel and open the u-center application by double-clicking on the u-center desktop icon or selecting the  u-center option from the All Programs list. The u-center application window opens as shown in Figure  47.  NOTE: The application workspace is configurable and may not look exactly as in the figure. 4.  Select the Receiver menu in the application tool bar and click on the Port option.  5.  Choose the COM port that you recorded from Control Panel. Your GPS receiver will automatically begin searching for satellites.
SECTION 4 NETWORKING  PAGE 97        9711-26400-0001 EXPORT CONTROLLED – SEE PAGE 3 Rev A The u-center  GPS Application Window The diagram in the center shows the approximate positions of satellites relative to your location that are within range of the receiver. The graph at the bottom of the page shows the signal strength of each satellite. A green bar indicates acceptable signal strength; a blue bar indicates marginal reception. You must have at least four satellites with acceptable signal strength to generate reliable position data. u-center User’s Guide A complete description of the u-center software is beyond the scope of this manual. However, an online User’s Guide is provided with your u-blox installation. To access the user’s guide, select Start à Computer à Local Disk (C:) à Programs Files (x86) à u-blox à u-center à Documentation à User’s Guides and double-click on the u-Center_User_Guide pdf file.  NOTE: We recommend you create a shortcut to this file on the desktop.   Figure 47.  U-Center GPS Application Window Assisted GPS Assisted GPS (AGPS) is an option that uses your wireless network connection to quickly download the GPS almanac and ephemeris information your system needs to compute a first fix on your location. This greatly reduces the time to first fix (TTFF).
SECTION 4 NETWORKING  PAGE 98        9711-26400-0001 EXPORT CONTROLLED – SEE PAGE 3 Rev A With AGPS, your system can acquire an accurate fix in less than 30 seconds. Without AGPS, the TTFF can take as long as 15 minutes depending on surrounding structures and the strength of the satellite signals. However, AGPS depends on an  internet connection so it is limited to areas where wireless network coverage is available.  Ac tivating As s is ted G P S  AGPS is free with your purchase of your ARMOR X7 but you must obtain the necessary AGPS password from u-blox by following the procedure in Table 18.  Table 18.  Obtaining the AGPS Password from u-blox Step  Action Comment 1.  Send an email with no subject or content to agps-account@u-blox.com Within 24 hours, u-blox will return a password via your email account. 2.  Once you have your password, click on the u-center icon   on the desktop. The u-center application window opens as illustrated in Figure 47.  3.  Locate the thermometer icon with a red cross   and click on it. The AssistNow Online™ window opens, as shown in Figure 48. 4.  Enter your email address in the User field.  5.  Enter your AGPS password in the Password field.  6.  Click OK to save and exit.   7.  When you want to use the assisted GPS capability, ensure you have a valid wireless connection to the internet and click on the thermometer icon with the red cross .
SECTION 4 NETWORKING  PAGE 99        9711-26400-0001 EXPORT CONTROLLED – SEE PAGE 3 Rev A  Figure 48.  u-center AssistNow Online Window Enabling and Disabling Your Wireless R adios You may wish to turn off one or more of your radios to save power, to avoid interfering with other radio systems, or just to ensure your privacy. Or you may want to turn off all of your installed radios at one time but keep working on your computer, as when travelling on an aircraft.  Follow the procedure in Table 19 to enable/disable your radios.     NOTE If you exit ARMORutils completely or shut down your system with the Radios ON/OFF Toggle set to OFF, all radios will be off the next time you restart ARMORutils or turn on your computer. This is done for safety reasons to prevent your wireless radios from being accidentally re-activated during flight. You will need to re-enable each radio with its Radio ON/OFF button when you reach your destination.     ENTER YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS HERE  ENTER YOUR AGPS PASSWORD HERE
SECTION 4 NETWORKING  PAGE 100        9711-26400-0001 EXPORT CONTROLLED – SEE PAGE 3 Rev A Table 19.  Enabling and Disabling Your Wireless Radios Step  Action Comment 1.  Click on the ARMORutils icon on the desktop and select the Wireless Setup option.  This will open the Wireless Setup dialog window, as shown in Figure 53. 2.  Click on the ON or  Off button to enable/disable each installed radio that you want to control then click the Save Settings button to save your configuration.  3.  Click on the Radios ON/OFF Toggle button to turn off all enabled radios at one time. Click it again to turn them all back on.
SECTION 4 NETWORKING  PAGE 101        9711-26400-0001 EXPORT CONTROLLED – SEE PAGE 3 Rev A Wireles s  S ignal Quality Wireless signal quality is affected by several conditions: • Distance from a Wi-Fi access point. • Access rights (set up through an administrator). • Your security settings. • Orientation of the wireless antennas.  If you are having difficulty connecting to your network, try the following steps: 1. Open the Wireless Setup page in ARMORutils and verify that the radio is enabled. 2. If your tablet is not locked in a vehicle mount, try turning the unit in various directions to improve signal quality. 3. Try to get closer to the access point. 4. Move away from obstacles such as trees and metal objects which may be between you and the Access Point. 5. Verify that the Wi-Fi access point is operating. 6. If none of these actions solves the problem, contact your Network Administrator for assistance. Us ing your R adios  with an X7 Vehicle Docking S tation With the X7 vehicle dock (see Vehicle Dock), you can switch your GPS receiver and/or WLAN radio to externally mounted antennas for improved operation. By using external antennas, you can reduce the attenuating effects of the vehicle cab and the constantly changing direction of the X7 internal antennas. When configured in ARMORutils, the RF multiplexer in the X7 will automatically switch the GPS receiver, WLAN radio or both to the external antennas  whenever the tablet is docked,  and switch them back to the internal antennas when the tablet is undocked.  Follow the instructions in Table 20 to configure your radios to use external antennas.    NOTE If you have a vehicle dock but are  not connected to external antennas, you must set the Dock RF Sw in the ARMORutils Wireless Setup dialog window to “Disable” in order to use the tablet’s internal antennas.
SECTION 4 NETWORKING  PAGE 102        9711-26400-0001 EXPORT CONTROLLED – SEE PAGE 3 Rev A Table 20.  Configuring the X7 to use External Antennas STEP ACTION CONDITION OR INDICATION 1.  Place the X7 in the docking cradle (see Figure 18) and press down on the top clamp until it locks.   2.   Double-click on the ARMORutils icon in the systray.  The ARMORutils Main Window opens. 3.   Click on the Wireless Setup option. The Wireless Setup dialog window opens as shown in Figure 49. 4.   In the Dock RF MUX panel, select GPS Only, WLAN Only or Both. The default setting is “Both”. 5.   Press the Docking RF Sw Enable button  to  enable switching of the selected antennas. If the Docking RF Sw is set to “Disable”, the tablet will utilize it’s internal antennas. 6.   Click on the  Save Settings button  to save your changes.    Figure 49.  ARMORutils Wireless Setup Dialog
SECTION 5 YOUR ARMOR X7 SOFTWARE  PAGE 103        9711-26400-0001 EXPORT CONTROLLED – SEE PAGE 3 Rev A Table of Contents   List of Figures   List of Tables   Acronyms  Glossary 5. YOUR ARMOR X7 SOFTWARE Your ARMOR X10gx comes with a variety of software applications.  Many of these are standard with your particular operating system, some are necessary to configure and operate your system, some are required for specific devices or functions and some are complementary applications provided by DRS to enhance your X10gx experience. The following paragraphs provide an overview of the key programs and utilities necessary to configure and operate your X7 computer. Some of these applications are required for specific devices or functions and some are complementary applications provided by DRS to enhance your X7 experience. Many of these are standard with the Windows 7 operating system.     NOTE A detailed description of each application’s settings and options (with the exception of the ARMORutils application provided by DRS) is beyond the scope of this manual. Please refer to the Windows Help resources and to the help resources provided with each software application.
SECTION 5 YOUR ARMOR X7 SOFTWARE  PAGE 104        9711-26400-0001 EXPORT CONTROLLED – SEE PAGE 3 Rev A ARMORutils™  Application The ARMORutils application is provided to help you configure and manage your X7 computer. It contains settings and information about screen setup, wireless configuration, battery status and much more.   NOTE The screen images in this section are used for reference only and may not reflect the exact  operating system or actual configuration of your X7.   S tarting AR MOR utils   ARMORutils starts automatically when you boot up your computer and places an icon   in the system application tray (systray) located in the lower right corner of the task bar (see Figure 50). An icon is also provided on the desktop and ARMORutils appears in the Windows Start menu All Programs list so you can restart ARMORutils should you exit it for any reason.  Figure 50. Systray with Overflow Menu Displayed Opening AR MOR utils  To open the ARMORutils Main dialog window (Figure 51), double-click on the ARMORutils icon in the systray or right-click on the icon and select Restore (NOTE: If the icon is not visible in the systray, click on the menu “up” arrow to access the overflow menu).  NOTE Armor Utilities must be run by a user with Administrator privileges due to the User Account Code restrictions in Windows 7. If you are not using an account with administrator privileges, Windows will display a password entry window when you try to run ARMORutils. You must enter the Administrator password to proceed. SYSTRAY OVERFLOW MENU  SYSTRAY  ARMORUTILS EXIT OPTION  SYSTRAY MENU UP ARROW
SECTION 5 YOUR ARMOR X7 SOFTWARE  PAGE 105        9711-26400-0001 EXPORT CONTROLLED – SEE PAGE 3 Rev A E xiting from AR MOR utils  When you click on the CLOSE button on the ARMORutils main window or click on the red “X” at the upper right corner, you are only closing the main window  –  you are not exiting from the utility.  ARMORutils continues to run in the background. To exit from the application completely, right-click on the ARMORutils icon in systray and select Exit ARMORutils. You can restart the application by clicking on the ARMORutils icon on the desktop or select the ARMORutils option in the Start menu Programs list.   NOTE If you exit ARMORutils completely, you will lose programmable button functionality. Restart ARMORutils to reactivate the PBs. AR MOR utils  Main  Window The ARMORutils main window is shown in Figure 51. Eight options provide access to dialog or information windows. Click on an option to access one of these windows.    Figure 51.  ARMORutils Main Window
SECTION 5 YOUR ARMOR X7 SOFTWARE  PAGE 106        9711-26400-0001 EXPORT CONTROLLED – SEE PAGE 3 Rev A B acklight S etup Dialog Window The Backlight Setup dialog window  allows you to adjust the screen brightness manually or automatically and to select from a series of preset profiles to automatically restrict the brightness range under specific lighting conditions.    Figure 52.  ARMORutils Backlight Setup Dialog  Automatic B rightnes s  Mode The Automatic brightness mode is initially activated by default. Automatic brightness adjustment is controlled by the ambient light sensor (ALS) located on the indicator panel on the front of your X7 tablet. The ALS monitors the surrounding (ambient) light level and automatically adjusts the backlight level to maintain the same relative screen brightness. For example, if you are working in an office near a window and someone opens the blinds, the surrounding light will suddenly increase. The ALS will measure the  increase in light level and automatically increase your screen and indicator brightness to compensate. Unlike Manual mode, where you can vary the brightness across the full adjustment range, in Automatic mode, the total range of brightness adjustment is smaller and is determined by the selected Automatic Mode Profile.
SECTION 5 YOUR ARMOR X7 SOFTWARE  PAGE 107        9711-26400-0001 EXPORT CONTROLLED – SEE PAGE 3 Rev A Automatic Brightness Mode Profiles  Everyone’s eyes react differently to changes in light levels and there may be times when a particular range of automatic brightness adjustment is uncomfortable for you.  You can tailor the automatic brightness adjustment by selecting one of the 5 pre-configured brightness profiles: Dark, Office, Dusk, Daylight, and Sunlight. These profiles control the range of brightness levels to values based on typical surroundings or times of day.  For example, if you typically work in an office environment but the automatic brightness doesn’t make the display bright enough for you, you can select the Dusk, Daylight or Sunlight profile to increase the brightness range proportionally. Similarly, if the normal brightness control results in displays that are too bright, you can select the Office or Dark profile to reduce the brightness range. When you first start ARMORutils, the system defaults to the Office profile. Once you select a different profile, the tablet will continue to use that profile until you select another. Manual B rightnes s  Mode Click on the Manual button to activate the automatic brightness control mode. To manually adjust screen brightness, click repeatedly on the UP or DOWN buttons in the Manual Brightness Setting panel or drag the slider. The current brightness level is displayed as a percentage in the window to the right of the UP button. You can also adjust the brightness by clicking on the up and down arrows next to the percentage readout. The manual controls change the brightness from 0% to 100% of the total available adjustment range for Manual mode. At the 0% point, the brightness low but the screen is not totally dark. Switching B etween Brightnes s Modes If you are in Manual mode and you click on one of the automatic profile settings, the brightness mode will switch to Automatic mode. Conversely, if you are in Automatic mode and click on the Manual mode UP or DOWN button, or one of the up/down arrows, the brightness mode will switch to Manual mode. Light Sensor B ar The Light Sensor bar provides a visual indication that the ALS circuit is functioning correctly. Screen brightness changes in response to the changing ambient light level will occur gradually to allow your eyes to adjust and may not be readily apparent, but the Light Sensor bar gives an immediate indication that the ALS is controlling the screen brightness. The Light Sensor bar will continue to operate even when the backlight mode is set to Manual.
SECTION 5 YOUR ARMOR X7 SOFTWARE  PAGE 108        9711-26400-0001 EXPORT CONTROLLED – SEE PAGE 3 Rev A Wireless  S etup Dialog Window The Wireless Setup dialog allows you to enable or disable each wireless radio installed in your ARMOR X7. It also provides controls for external antennas connected through an X7 vehicle dock.   Figure 53.  ARMORutils Wireless Setup Dialog  R adios ON/OFF Toggle Button This button allows you to turn off or turn on all radios currently enabled with the Radio ON/Off buttons. This is particularly handy if you’re on a commercial aircraft and you want to turn off all your enabled radios so you can continue working with the computer without causing interference with the aircraft’s electronic systems. Refer to Enabling and Disabling Your Wireless Radios for information on how to use this button.
SECTION 5 YOUR ARMOR X7 SOFTWARE  PAGE 109        9711-26400-0001 EXPORT CONTROLLED – SEE PAGE 3 Rev A R adio ON/OFF B uttons .  There is an ON and an Off button for each radio that is installed or supported.  When you first start your ARMOR X7, all installed radios are ON or enabled (default condition). Each radio can then be disabled by pressing its OFF button and re-enabled by pressing its ON button. Refer to Enabling and Disabling Your Wireless Radios for information on how to use these buttons. NOTE: Radio options that may be available but are not installed will appear here also.  Dock R F  S w B utton The Dock RF Sw button enables or disables the antenna configuration that is selected by the Dock RF Mux switch. The initial setting for the Dock RF switch is “Enable”. If the switch is set to “Disable”,  a docked tablet will use its internal antennas. NOTE:  If the X7 does not sense a vehicle dock, it will utilize its internal antennas regardless of the setting of the Dock RF Sw. Dock R F MUX S witch Your X7 contains an RF multiplexer circuit that is configured by the Dock RF Mux switch. There are  two RF coaxial connectors built into the base of the X7 dock: one for an external GPS antenna and one for a WLAN (Wi-Fi) antenna (see Vehicle Dock). Depending on the setting of the Dock RF Mux switch, the RF multiplexer will automatically switch your GPS and/or WLAN antennas to external antennas mounted on the vehicle whenever you dock the tablet. You can select GPS only, WLAN only, or Both antennas. The default setting for the Dock RF MUX switch is “Both”. S ave S ettings B utton Regardless of how you configure your radios with the Radio ON/OFF buttons  during your current session, they will return to their previously saved settings the next time you restart the computer unless you save your current changes. The same is true with any changes to the Dock RF or Dock RF Mux switches. You must click on the Save Settings button to save any current changes as your new default settings.
SECTION 5 YOUR ARMOR X7 SOFTWARE  PAGE 110        9711-26400-0001 EXPORT CONTROLLED – SEE PAGE 3 Rev A B uttons  S etup Dialog Window The Buttons Setup dialog window is shown in Figure 54. It allows you to assign two different functions for each programmable button (or “PB”) labeled P1, P2 and P3. These buttons are located on the right control panel (see Figure 2).  The first function is activated by pressing and releasing a PB (P1, P2, P3). The second function is a combo function activated by first pressing and releasing the Fn button and then pressing and releasing a PB (Fn+P1, Fn+P2, Fn+P3). This provides a total of 6 individual functions that can be activated using the PBs. The function currently programmed is shown in the field next to the PB or the PB combo.    NOTE If you exit ARMORutils completely, you will temporarily lose programmable button functionality. Restart ARMORutils to reactivate the PBs.   Figure 54.  ARMORutils Buttons Settings Dialog    PB PB  COMBO
SECTION 5 YOUR ARMOR X7 SOFTWARE  PAGE 111        9711-26400-0001 EXPORT CONTROLLED – SEE PAGE 3 Rev A S electing a F unc tion Click on the menu arrow next to the PB or PB combo and select the desired function, then click on the OK button to save your setting. Figure 55 shows a menu opened for the P3 button.   Figure 55.  ARMORutils Programmable Button Options Menu  Available PB  Functions The currently available PB functions  are listed below along with a brief description of their purpose (additional functions may be added in future releases of ARMORutils). You can assign any of these functions to any PB or PB combo.  • Set to Default – Returns the setting to its factory default function. • Disabled – Disables the button or button combo. • Backlight Increase 10% - Increases screen and indicator brightness in steps. • Backlight Decrease 10% - Decreases screen and indicator brightness in steps. • Backlight Toggle ON/OFF – Toggles the screen on and off. • Radios Toggle ON/OFF – Toggles all enabled radios on and off. • Volume Increase – Increases sound volume in steps. FUNCTION MENU MENU ARROW
SECTION 5 YOUR ARMOR X7 SOFTWARE  PAGE 112        9711-26400-0001 EXPORT CONTROLLED – SEE PAGE 3 Rev A • Volume Decrease – Decreases sound volume in steps. • Volume Mute – Toggles volume ON or OFF. • Rotate Screen 90 degrees – Rotates the screen 90 degrees clockwise with each press. • Video Output Cycle – Not currently supported. • Sleep/Hibernate – Will place the tablet in Sleep or Hibernate mode. • Launch User-Specified Application  –  Allows you to select and launch an installed application or utility. • <ENTER> key – Replicates pressing the keyboard “Enter” key • <UP> key – Replicates pressing the keyboard “Up Arrow” key • <DOWN> key – Replicates pressing the keyboard “Down Arrow” key • <PAGE UP> key – Replicates pressing the keyboard “Page Up” key • <PAGE DOWN> key – Replicates pressing the keyboard “Page Down” key “S et to Default”  F unc tion Select this function to return a PB or PB combo’s programming to its factory default settings. The factory default settings for the X7 are: P1 - Backlight Increase 10%  P2 - Backlight Decrease 10% P3 - Backlight Toggle ON/OFF  Fn + P1 - Radios Toggle ON/OFF Fn + P2 - Disabled Fn + P3 - Disabled  NOTE: You are currently not able to change the PB default settings. If you need to have the default settings changed, please contact DRS Technical Support. “Launch  User-S pecified Application”  F unc tion Selecting this function enables the User-specified application panel at the bottom of the PB window. This function allows you to select an executable file to launch an installed application or utility using a PB or PB combo. You can manually type in the path to the file or hit the BROWSE button and search for the file in Windows Explorer. To launch the application, press the assigned PB or PB combo.
SECTION 5 YOUR ARMOR X7 SOFTWARE  PAGE 113        9711-26400-0001 EXPORT CONTROLLED – SEE PAGE 3 Rev A Configuration Dialog Window The Configuration Dialog window provides visual confirmation of those wireless radios that are installed in your  X7.  If a radio is installed and available, the associated icon and status will appear in dark contrast. The status of the installed radios is displayed in parentheses next to the word “Installed”. When the radio is enabled, the status is “ON”. If the radio is disabled, this status will change to “OFF”.  If a radio is not installed, the status will be “Not Detected” or “Not Installed” and the icon and text will be grayed out, as illustrated in Figure 56. The bottom panel of the dialog window lists the current versions of your system BIOS, ARMORutils and operating system, as well as the ARMOR model number and the unit serial number.   Figure 56.  ARMORutils Configuration Dialog
SECTION 5 YOUR ARMOR X7 SOFTWARE  PAGE 114        9711-26400-0001 EXPORT CONTROLLED – SEE PAGE 3 Rev A Administration B utton The Administration button is normally hidden from view. To make this button available, press and hold the Fn button on the right control panel and click on the Configuration option on the ARMORutils Main window.  The Configuration dialog window will re-open with the Administration button visible. Click on the  Administration button to open the User Access Settings window shown in Figure 57. User Access Settings Window This window allows an administrator to deny access by users to a particular dialog window or function. Uncheck the applicable box and click OK to disable user access. The disabled dialog  window button will appear grayed out in the user’s ARMORutils main window, as illustrated in Figure 58. Here, the Screen Setup and Button Setup options are disabled.   Figure 57.  User Access Settings Dialog  Disables access to the Backlight Setup dialog. Disables access to the Charger Settings and Conditioning Menu windows. Disables access to the Buttons Setup dialog. Disables access to the Screen Setup dialog. Disables access to the Event Recorder window in the Diagnostics dialog. Disables access to the Wireless Setup dialog.
SECTION 5 YOUR ARMOR X7 SOFTWARE  PAGE 115        9711-26400-0001 EXPORT CONTROLLED – SEE PAGE 3 Rev A    Figure 58.  Example of the ARMORutils Main Screen with Options Disabled
SECTION 5 YOUR ARMOR X7 SOFTWARE  PAGE 116        9711-26400-0001 EXPORT CONTROLLED – SEE PAGE 3 Rev A B attery Monitor Dialog The Battery Monitor dialog window is shown in Figure 59. This window provides the following information about each battery: •  Current charge level (% of the maximum energy capacity) •  Current status –  whether the battery is CHARGING, DISCHARGING, FULLY CHARGED, FULLY DISCHARGED, READY or NOT READY. A READY status indicates a waiting state, such as the batteries are fully charged and waiting to discharge or a second battery is waiting for the first battery to reach a particular charge level. NOTE: If the status is NOT READY, the system cannot read the battery status and a fault condition exists. •  Estimated time to 90% of full charge •  Estimated time to full charge if external power is connected or the estimated remaining operating time if on batteries only.  There are also four buttons on this window that open additional dialogs or information windows: Battery 1 Details, Battery 2 Details, Charger Settings and  Conditioning Menu.  The functions of these buttons is described in the following paragraphs.   Figure 59.  ARMORutils Battery Monitor Dialog
SECTION 5 YOUR ARMOR X7 SOFTWARE  PAGE 117        9711-26400-0001 EXPORT CONTROLLED – SEE PAGE 3 Rev A B attery 1 and B attery 2 Details  B uttons  Select a Battery Details button to open a Battery Information window. Figure  60 shows a typical window for the #1 battery.  This window provides the same %  charge and status information as the Battery Monitor window but it also provides more detailed information about the battery including: •  the battery’s serial number • its current voltage, operating current and dissipated power in watts. •  the battery’s remaining energy capacity in mAh • it’s maximum energy capacity in mAh • the battery’s design energy capacity in mAh • it’s accumulated cycle count NOTE: A negative sign (-) appears next to a charge value in mAh when a battery is discharging. The absence of a sign indicates the battery is charging or is fully charged.   Figure 60.  ARMORutils Battery Information Window
SECTION 5 YOUR ARMOR X7 SOFTWARE  PAGE 118        9711-26400-0001 EXPORT CONTROLLED – SEE PAGE 3 Rev A Remaining Capacity – This is the current energy level expressed in mAh instead of % of charge. Maximum Capacity – This is the current maximum energy  capacity that the battery can achieve. This value is determined primarily by the battery’s age, operating temperature history and total number of accumulated charge cycles. Design Capacity – This is the maximum capacity that the battery was designed to hold. Charge Cycles Count –  This is the total number of times the battery has been  discharged below the 30% level and then recharged. Est. Cycles Remaining – This is a rough estimate of the number of remaining cycles before your battery reaches it’s 80% capacity, at which point it is a candidate for replacement. This estimate is based on an industry average of 400 cycles under nominal usage. When the remaining cycles count reaches 0, you should consider replacing the battery. Charger S ettings  B utton Click on the Charger Settings button to open the Charger Control Settings window shown in Figure 61. In this window, you can decide what charging policy the system will use when two batteries are installed.    Figure 61.  ARMORutils Charger Control Settings Window
SECTION 5 YOUR ARMOR X7 SOFTWARE  PAGE 119        9711-26400-0001 EXPORT CONTROLLED – SEE PAGE 3 Rev A C harge B oth If you select Charge Both, both batteries will charge at the same time regardless of individual battery charge level. The total charge level indicated is determined by adding the charge of both batteries and dividing this sum by 2. Charge Lowes t First If you choose Charge Lowest First, the battery with the lowest charge will be charged to 80%, followed by the next lowest battery. Once both are at 80%, the first charged battery will be charged to 100%, followed by the second charged battery. Click on OK to save the new default setting. Select CANCEL to exit without changing the policy. Conditioning Menu B utton Click on the Conditioning Menu button to open the Battery Conditioning window shown in Figure 62. This window will display the conditioning cycle information for each battery. It also allows you to select a single battery to condition, or to select both batteries.  Your X7 batteries are self conditioning/calibrating and do not normally require conditioning.   NOTE Conditioning, or calibration, should only be performed if you notice that the levels reported by Windows or ARMORutils are consistently different from actual battery performance, as this adds to the total cycle count of the battery.  The conditioning process consists of first charging the battery to a full charge, then drawing the charge down to its minimum, followed by charging the battery back to a full charge. NOTE: A negative value may appear for the discharge cycle mAh reading; this is normal. The entire conditioning process takes about 8 hours for two batteries.
SECTION 5 YOUR ARMOR X7 SOFTWARE  PAGE 120        9711-26400-0001 EXPORT CONTROLLED – SEE PAGE 3 Rev A  Figure 62.  Battery Conditioning Window  S tart C yc le B utton  Click on the START CYCLE button to begin the conditioning process. Terminate Cycle B utton Click on the TERMINATE CYCLE button at any time to stop the conditioning process. NOTE: If you terminate the conditioning process, you will have to start again from the beginning.
SECTION 5 YOUR ARMOR X7 SOFTWARE  PAGE 121        9711-26400-0001 EXPORT CONTROLLED – SEE PAGE 3 Rev A S creen S etup Dialog Window The Screen Setup dialog (Figure 63) is used to select the current display mode and to access calibration routines for both the touch and pen screens. There are three display modes: Dual, Touch Only and Pen Only. The example below shows the system is in Dual Mode (Dual mode option grayed out), which means both the Touch Only and Pen Only modes are available.    Figure 63.  ARMORUtils Screen Setup Dialog S creen Mode Options  These options allow you to select the current display mode. For example, click on the Touch Only button to enable only the touch screen and disable the pen screen. Click OK to change to the new mode. The Touch Only mode option will become grayed, as illustrated in Figure 64.  The Touch Only option is grayed out because it is the mode that is enabled and is not available for selection. The Dual Mode and Pen Only options are contrasted, indicating that these two modes are available.  Click on the Pen Only option to enable the pen screen and disable the touch screen, or click on Dual Mode to enable both screens. Click on SAVE AS DFLT to activate the new display mode. The button will change to a darker color to indicate the change was saved.
SECTION 5 YOUR ARMOR X7 SOFTWARE  PAGE 122        9711-26400-0001 EXPORT CONTROLLED – SEE PAGE 3 Rev A   Figure 64.  Screen Setup Dialog with Touch Screen Only Enabled    NOTE You can also find options to change the display mode through pen and touch utilities in Windows Control Panel. However, you should only use ARMORutils to change the display mode since ARMORutils will override any screen mode options selected in the Windows utilities. Calibration Options  To calibrate a screen, click on TOUCH or PEN option in the Calibration panel. Follow the on-screen instructions. If one of the screen calibration options is grayed out, it is not available with the current mode setting.
SECTION 5 YOUR ARMOR X7 SOFTWARE  PAGE 123        9711-26400-0001 EXPORT CONTROLLED – SEE PAGE 3 Rev A Diagnostics Dialog Window The Diagnostics window displays the following internal temperatures of the X7 tablet, as shown in the example in Figure 65: • CPU core temperature (DTS and Diode) • CPU Mainboard temperature • Battery #1 temperature  • Battery #2  temperature This temperature information can be used by DRS to diagnose possible system problems.   Figure 65.  ARMORutils Diagnostics Dialog  E vent Recorder B utton Click on the Event Recorder button to open the Event Recorder window shown in Figure 66. This window provides entry fields and options to create a log file of temperature variations and battery status over time. For instructions on how to use the Event Recorder function, refer to Creating an Event Log.
SECTION 5 YOUR ARMOR X7 SOFTWARE  PAGE 124        9711-26400-0001 EXPORT CONTROLLED – SEE PAGE 3 Rev A   Figure 66.  ARMORUtils Event Recorder Window  Log Filename The filename that appears in the Log Filename field when you first open the Event Recorder window is the default log file in the ARMORutils application folder. You can use this default log filename or enter a new filename. You can also click on the BROWSE button to select from other stored files or create a different folder to store your files. “Overwrite E xis ting File”  Option If you start a new logging session, the data will be appended to the existing file shown in the Log Filename field by default. If you want to save your logging as a different file, enter the new filename. If you want your new log file to overwrite a displayed filename, check the Overwrite Existing File option. You can browse to select a file already created or you can create a new file and/or folder.  “R ecord Only When Data Changes ” Option The Event Recorder program normally logs a line of data ever 6 seconds. This can result in a very large file if the logging runs for long periods of time.  The file size can be reduced considerably by checking the Record only when data changes option.  With this option selected, the recorder will only enter a line of data when any data point changes.  TIME REMAINING APPEARS HERE
SECTION 5 YOUR ARMOR X7 SOFTWARE  PAGE 125        9711-26400-0001 EXPORT CONTROLLED – SEE PAGE 3 Rev A Your Event Recorder is pre-configured from the factory with this option checked. Uncheck it if you want to record data continuously.   S tatus  The Status panel displays the time the logging was started, the time remaining (if Auto Logging is used) and the time logging was stopped (either at the end of an auto-timed period or when the STOP LOGGING button was selected).  Timer  Here you can set the duration of your logging session by typing in the number of hours directly or by using the up/down arrows. The current maximum auto-timed logging duration is 168 hours (1 week). S tart Timed B utton Click on this button to start the timed logging period.  S tart Manual B utton Click on this button to manually start the logging process. The logging process will continue until you select the STOP LOGGING button or the computer is turned off. S top L ogging B utton Click on this button to stop logging either in  auto-timed or manual mode. NOTE: In manual mode, the logging will continue until you stop it or turn power off to the computer.  Close B utton Click on this button to close the Event Recorder window. Your logging session will continue in the background. Us ing the Event Log File In addition to temperature change, the event log also records other key information about the batteries, such as their manufacturer, model number, serial numbers and a history of their charging and discharging during the logging period. A sample event log printout is shown in Figure 67. The battery status codes and column headings are defined in the header. You can open and view the log file in any text application. The file can be printed out or exported to a database program like Microsoft Excel or Access and converted to a graph or chart.
SECTION 5 YOUR ARMOR X7 SOFTWARE  PAGE 126        9711-26400-0001 EXPORT CONTROLLED – SEE PAGE 3 Rev A  Figure 67. Sample Event Log File DEFINITIONS
SECTION 5 YOUR ARMOR X7 SOFTWARE  PAGE 127        9711-26400-0001 EXPORT CONTROLLED – SEE PAGE 3 Rev A AR MOR utils  About Window The About window (Figure 68) displays the current version and release date of the ARMORutils software. It also provides a contact telephone number for the DRS Tactical Systems Technical Support call center and the internet address to the ARMOR website where you can log on to access support information.   Figure 68.  ARMORutils About Window
SECTION 5 YOUR ARMOR X7 SOFTWARE  PAGE 128        9711-26400-0001 EXPORT CONTROLLED – SEE PAGE 3 Rev A G etting S tarted with Windows  7 Click on Start à Getting Started to open the Windows welcome page (Figure 69) and access a number of helpful links and resources. NOTE: Screen content and layout may vary depending on your version of Windows 7 and any added service packs or updates.   Figure 69.  Windows 7 Welcome Page Help for Windows  For information on using Microsoft Window’s features, options, applications and utilities, refer to the Microsoft help files and tutorials  by  clicking on the  Start  button  and selecting Help and Support. Windows  Dis play Utilities  The following paragraphs provide a brief description of key Windows display utilities to help you configure and begin using your X7. A detailed description of all of the functions and capabilities of these and other Windows utilities is beyond the scope of this manual. Refer to the Windows Help Resources for in-depth descriptions and tutorials. NOTE: Windows utilities and the way you get to them may vary depending on the version of your Windows operating system.
SECTION 5 YOUR ARMOR X7 SOFTWARE  PAGE 129        9711-26400-0001 EXPORT CONTROLLED – SEE PAGE 3 Rev A Pen and Touch Utility   The Pen and Touch utility is a Windows program that provides settings that effect how the active pen works with the pen screen and how a fingertip or passive stylus works with the touch screen.  To open this utility, select Start à Control Panel à Hardware and Sound à Pen and Touch. The Pen and Touch utility opens, as shown in Figure 70.    Figure 70.  Pen and Touch Utility – Pen Options Tab Pen Options Tab The Pen Options tab opens by default and provides settings that are applicable to the pen screen only. Pen Actions Panel Highlight an action from the Pen Actions list and click on the Settings button (if active) to open a settings window, then select options or make adjustments.
SECTION 5 YOUR ARMOR X7 SOFTWARE  PAGE 130        9711-26400-0001 EXPORT CONTROLLED – SEE PAGE 3 Rev A Pen B uttons  Panel Use the Pen button as a right-click equivalent option – This option is overridden by the pen button options in the Pen tab of the Pen Tablet Properties utility, regardless of whether it is checked or not. Use the top of the pen to erase ink option – The erase function is not supported in the X7 from any utility option. Flicks  Tab The Flicks tab provides settings that are applicable to both the pen and touch screens. Flicks are short quick gestures either up, down, left or right that produce common actions such as scrolling through a document, dragging an object, or opening a folder.  Click on the Practice using flicks link at the bottom of the window to access a tutorial.   Figure 71.  Pen and Touch Utility – Flicks Tab

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