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USER’S GUIDE | REVISION -
MODEL X7 HAND-HELD COMPUTER
Copyright 2008-2009, DRS Tactical Systems, Inc., Melbourne, Florida. All Rights Reserved.
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INSPECTION, MANUFACTURING, PROCUREMENT AND QUOTES.
Other Compliance:
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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 generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, 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:
•
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and Industry. Operation is subject to the
following two condition:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.”
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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.
•
If both WWAN and WLAN radio modules are installed, they may not be operated
simultaneously. These transmitters must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any
other antenna or transmitter.
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This X7 tablet computer has been tested for compliance with ATEX directive 94/9/EC.
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NOTICE
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DRS Tactical Systems, Inc. reserves the right to revise this publication or to change its contents
without 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
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product or its manufacturer.
Copyright 2010, DRS Tactical Systems, Inc., Melbourne, Florida. All Rights Reserved
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WARNING SUMMARY
This device is a Class I, Division 2, Groups A-D, T5 product. 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 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!
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.
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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!
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.
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 warranty,
could void your authority to operate the equipment, or could result
in all of the above.
CAUTION!
Use this product only in vehicles with a +11 to +16 VDC ± 2%.
Voltages outside this range could cause unstable operation or
result in permanent damage to the computer.
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CAUTION!
DO NOT connect the DC power supply from a Rapid Battery
Charger into the computer or docking mechanism. This power
supply is 24 VDC and will cause permanent 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 to the 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.
CAUTION!
Recharging the battery must only be carried out in a nonhazardous area using the supplied AC adapter. The definition of
hazardous areas can be found in Standard EN 60079-10.
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CAUTION!
DO NOT use this unit in classified areas unsuitable for its safety
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 5.25GHz 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.
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Table of Contents
WARNING SUMMARY ........................................................................................................... 6
1. We lc o m e a n d Intro d u c tio n ................................................................. 20
Your ARMOR X7 Purchase ...................................................................................................21
About This Guide ...................................................................................................................22
Viewing, Navigating, and Printing this Guide..........................................................................22
Terminology Used in this Guide .............................................................................................22
Please Help Us Maintain Top Quality Documentation ............................................................22
2. Ge ttin g to Kn o w yo u r ARMOR X7 ...................................................... 24
Processor and Operating System ..........................................................................................24
Data Storage .........................................................................................................................24
Dual Screen Display ..............................................................................................................24
Video Graphics ......................................................................................................................25
Wireless .................................................................................................................................25
Wireless LAN ....................................................................................................................25
Optional WWAN Support ...................................................................................................25
Optional GPS Capability ........................................................................................................25
Audio .....................................................................................................................................25
Batteries ................................................................................................................................26
ARMOR Flexspace™.............................................................................................................26
ARMOR X7 Specifications .....................................................................................................27
Front Panel Features .............................................................................................................33
Left and Right Control Panels ............................................................................................34
Indicator Panel ..................................................................................................................35
Ambient Light Sensor (ALS) ..............................................................................................36
Speaker .............................................................................................................................36
Noise Cancelling Stereo Microphones ...............................................................................36
Rear Panel Features ..............................................................................................................37
Cooling Register ................................................................................................................37
Batteries ............................................................................................................................38
Webcam ............................................................................................................................39
Bottom Panel Features ..........................................................................................................40
Included Components, Accessories and Support ...................................................................41
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Active Pen with Tether.......................................................................................................41
AC Adapter........................................................................................................................41
ARMOR Cloth ...................................................................................................................42
Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card Support.................................................................42
Secure Digital (SD) Card Reader Support .........................................................................42
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Support ...........................................................................42
Optional Accessories for Your X7 ..........................................................................................43
Compact Keyboard ............................................................................................................43
Desk Dock .........................................................................................................................44
Vehicle Dock .....................................................................................................................45
ARMOR Flexspace™ ........................................................................................................46
3. Ge ttin g S ta rte d .................................................................................... 48
Installing and Charging the Batteries .....................................................................................49
Turning On Your X7 for the First Time ...................................................................................51
Turning the Computer On Normally .......................................................................................51
Putting the Computer in Sleep Mode .....................................................................................51
Turning the Computer Off Normally .......................................................................................51
Emergency Shutdown ............................................................................................................52
Indicator State Summary .......................................................................................................52
Activating your Wireless Radios .............................................................................................53
Installing a Micro SD or SDHC Card ......................................................................................54
Accessing and Using the GPS Receiver ................................................................................56
Operating the X7 Display .......................................................................................................57
Adjusting the Screen Brightness ........................................................................................57
Automatic Adjustment........................................................................................................58
Automatic Mode Profiles....................................................................................................58
Working with the Pen Screen .................................................................................................59
Your X7 Active Pen ...........................................................................................................59
Using the X7 Pen with the Pen Screen ..............................................................................59
Pen Screen Adjustments ...................................................................................................60
Pen Screen Calibration......................................................................................................60
Working with the Touch Screen .............................................................................................61
Working with the Touch Screen .........................................................................................61
Touch Screen Adjustments................................................................................................61
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Touch Screen Calibration ..................................................................................................62
Entering Data Using the Input Panel ......................................................................................63
Accessing Input Panel .......................................................................................................63
Opening Input Panel with a Gesture ..................................................................................64
Editing Documents ............................................................................................................64
Using the FPS as a Simple Mouse Device .............................................................................65
Configuring Your Speakers ....................................................................................................67
Configuring Your Microphones ..........................................................................................68
Operating with the ARMOR X7 Vehicle Dock .........................................................................69
X7 RF and Non-RF Vehicle Docks ....................................................................................69
Using the Webcam ................................................................................................................72
Capturing Images and Video .............................................................................................72
Scanning a Barcode ..........................................................................................................73
Using the Screen Magnifier ....................................................................................................77
Tips for Proper Use and Care Of Your X7 ..............................................................................78
4. Ne tworkin g .......................................................................................... 80
Managing the WI-FI Radio .....................................................................................................80
Controlling Your Wireless Radios ..........................................................................................83
Managing the WWAN Radio ..................................................................................................84
Installing the SIM Card ......................................................................................................84
Connecting to a WWAN.....................................................................................................86
Wireless Signal Quality ..........................................................................................................88
5. Yo u r ARMOR X7 S o ftwa re .................................................................. 89
Getting Started with Windows 7 .............................................................................................89
Help for Windows ..............................................................................................................89
ARMORutils Program ............................................................................................................90
ARMORutils Main Dialog Window ..........................................................................................90
Backlight Setup Dialog Window .............................................................................................91
Manual Adjustment............................................................................................................91
Automatic Adjustment........................................................................................................91
Automatic Mode Profiles....................................................................................................92
Switching Between Brightness Modes ...............................................................................92
Wireless Devices Dialog Window ...........................................................................................93
Radio ON/OFF Buttons .....................................................................................................93
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Docking RF Switch Button .................................................................................................93
Dock RF MUX Options ......................................................................................................94
Save Settings Button .........................................................................................................94
Radios ON/OFF Toggle Button..........................................................................................94
Programmable Button Settings Dialog ...................................................................................95
Additional Capabilities .......................................................................................................96
Configuration Dialog Window .................................................................................................97
Installed Options................................................................................................................97
Battery Monitor Dialog Window ..............................................................................................98
Battery 1 and 2 Information Buttons ..................................................................................99
Charger Settings Button ..................................................................................................100
Screen Mode Setup Dialog Window.....................................................................................101
Diagnostics Dialog Window .................................................................................................102
ARMORutils About Window .................................................................................................103
Pen and Touch Utility ...........................................................................................................104
Pen Options Tab .............................................................................................................104
Flicks Tab ........................................................................................................................106
Handwriting Tab ..............................................................................................................106
Touch Tab .......................................................................................................................108
Tablet PC Settings Utility .....................................................................................................110
Display Tab .....................................................................................................................110
Other Tab ........................................................................................................................111
Pen Tablet Properties Utility.................................................................................................112
Pen Tab ..........................................................................................................................112
Pop-up Menu Tab............................................................................................................116
Calibrate Tab ...................................................................................................................118
Picasa 3® ............................................................................................................................119
Virtual Magnifying Glass™ ...................................................................................................120
6. Tro u b le s h o o tin g ................................................................................ 121
Determine the Problem ........................................................................................................121
Troubleshooting Flowcharts .................................................................................................124
TS-01 Tablet will not power up ........................................................................................124
TS-02 Tablet will not start boot process. Power is ok ......................................................125
TS-03 Tablet will not boot into Windows ..........................................................................126
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TS-04 Tablet will not recognize a battery .........................................................................127
TS-05 Tablet is locked up ................................................................................................128
TS-06 Cannot connect to wireless network.....................................................................129
7. Ba c ku p a n d Re s to re P ro c e d u re s ..................................................... 131
Backup with QuickBack™ ....................................................................................................131
Disk Partitions .................................................................................................................131
How to Access QuickBack™ for Initial Set-Up and Help Features ...................................132
Archive Backup ...............................................................................................................132
User Backups ..................................................................................................................133
System Recovery CD...........................................................................................................133
8. Ma in ta inin g Yo u r ARMOR X7 ........................................................... 135
Removing and Replacing the Solid State Drive ....................................................................135
Removing and Replacing the Batteries ................................................................................136
Installing a SIM Card ...........................................................................................................138
Installing a Micro SD or SDHC Card ....................................................................................141
Changing the BIOS Settings ................................................................................................143
Changing the Power Button Default A..................................................................................145
Caring For the Display Screen .............................................................................................146
Monitoring the Health of Your ARMOR X7 ...........................................................................147
Generating a Log of Temperature Variations ...................................................................148
9. Dis p la y Ma n a g e m e n t ........................................................................ 151
Brightness Adjustment .........................................................................................................151
Manual Brightness Adjustment ........................................................................................151
Automatic Adjustment......................................................................................................152
Automatic Mode Profiles..................................................................................................152
Calibrating the Display in Windows 7 ...................................................................................153
Using ARMORutils ..........................................................................................................153
Using the Tablet PC Settings Utility in Control Panel .......................................................153
Calibrating the Display in Windows XP ................................................................................156
Using ARMORutils ..........................................................................................................156
Using the Pen Tablet Properties Utility (Pen Screen Only) ..............................................156
Using the Touch Settings Utility (Windows XP)................................................................158
Rotating the Screen (Touch or Pen).....................................................................................159
Using the Intel Graphics Options .....................................................................................159
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Using the Intel Graphics and Media Control Panel ..........................................................160
Using a Keyboard “Hot Key” Combination .......................................................................161
10. Ba tte ry Ma n a ge m e n t ....................................................................... 163
Safety and Handling Considerations for Your Batteries........................................................164
When to Charge a Battery ...................................................................................................164
Newly Received Batteries ................................................................................................164
Disconnected Batteries....................................................................................................164
Installed Batteries ............................................................................................................164
Fully Depleted Batteries ..................................................................................................165
How to Charge Your Batteries .............................................................................................165
How to Tell When Batteries Have Finished Charging ...........................................................167
Temperature Can Affect Recharging Times.....................................................................167
Battery Operating Time ........................................................................................................167
Operating under Low Battery Conditions..............................................................................168
What to Do if You Get a Low Battery Alert .......................................................................169
Avoiding Overly-Discharging Your Batteries ....................................................................169
What to Do for Overly-Discharged Batteries ....................................................................169
Battery Capacity ..................................................................................................................170
Discharge/Recharge Cycles.................................................................................................170
Battery Conditioning ............................................................................................................170
How to Optimize Battery Operating Time .............................................................................173
How to Monitor Battery Usage .............................................................................................173
Open the Task Bar Battery Window.................................................................................173
Open the ARMORutils Battery Monitor Page ...................................................................174
When to Replace a Battery ..................................................................................................174
Battery Warranty ..................................................................................................................175
Where to Purchase Replacement Batteries .........................................................................175
How to Store Batteries When Not in Use .............................................................................176
Short-Term Storage .........................................................................................................176
Long-Term Storage .........................................................................................................176
Battery Tips for Best Performance .......................................................................................176
Disposing Of Your Batteries .................................................................................................177
11. DRS Te c h n ic a l S u p p o rt .................................................................. 179
Before You Contact Us ........................................................................................................179
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How to Obtain Warranty Service ..........................................................................................179
If You Need Further Information...........................................................................................181
Warranty Information ...........................................................................................................182
General Information .........................................................................................................182
Length of Warranty ..........................................................................................................182
Terms and Conditions .....................................................................................................182
Additional Information ......................................................................................................183
Acronyms.............................................................................................................................184
Glossary ..............................................................................................................................185
Appendix A ..........................................................................................................................186
Explanation of Pen Side Button Options ..........................................................................186
Appendix B ..........................................................................................................................187
Using the X7 External Battery Charger ............................................................................187
Charger LED Status Indications ...........................................................................................188
List of Figures
Figure 1. X7 Internal Block Diagram.........................................................................................31
Figure 2. ARMOR X7 Key Features – Front View ...................................................................33
Figure 3. X7 Control Panels .....................................................................................................34
Figure 4. Indicator Panel ..........................................................................................................36
Figure 5. Key Features - Rear Panel ........................................................................................37
Figure 6. X7 Battery Bays ........................................................................................................38
Figure 7. Battery Fuel Gauge ....................................................................................................39
Figure 8. X7 Webcam ..............................................................................................................39
Figure 9. Key Features – Bottom Panel....................................................................................40
Figure 10. The ARMOR X7 Pen ................................................................................................41
Figure 11. ARMOR X7 AC Adapter ..........................................................................................41
Figure 12. ARMOR Microfiber Cleaning Cloth ...........................................................................42
Figure 13. Compact Keyboard .................................................................................................43
Figure 14. X7 Desk Dock .........................................................................................................44
Figure 15. X7 Vehicle Dock ......................................................................................................45
Figure 16. Examples of X7 Vehicle Dock Mounting Configurations ..........................................45
Figure 17. ARMOR X7 Flexspace™ Adapter Concept .............................................................46
Figure 18. X7 Batteries Positioned for Installation ....................................................................49
Figure 19. Micro SD Card Socket ..............................................................................................54
Figure 20. U-Center GPS Application Window .........................................................................56
Figure 21. Armor Utilities Screen – Backlight Tab ....................................................................57
Figure 22. Location of the Input Panel.......................................................................................63
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Figure 23. Input Panel Keyboard Opened on Desktop ..............................................................63
Figure 24. FPS Sensor Properties Window ..............................................................................65
Figure 25. Realtek HD Audio Manager - Speakers Main Tab ...................................................67
Figure 26. Microphone Main Tab..............................................................................................68
Figure 27. External Antenna Selection Options in ARMORutils .................................................70
Figure 28. Picasa Application Window .....................................................................................73
Figure 29. Sample Linear Barcode ...........................................................................................73
Figure 30. Webcam Barcode Scanner® Barcode Scanner Application Window .......................74
Figure 31. Sample 2D Barcode ................................................................................................75
Figure 32. QuickMark® Barcode Scanner Application Window ................................................76
Figure 33. A Captured 2D Barcode ..........................................................................................76
Figure 34. Virtual Magnifying Glass at Work .............................................................................77
Figure 35. Windows Network and Sharing Center ....................................................................82
Figure 36. Currently Connected and Available Wi-Fi Networks ................................................82
Figure 39. ARMORutils Wireless Devices Page .......................................................................83
Figure 40. X7 Rear Compartment ............................................................................................85
Figure 41. Sierra OneClick Connection Manager Window ........................................................87
Figure 42. Settings Window ......................................................................................................87
Figure 43. Windows 7 Welcome Page .....................................................................................89
Figure 44. ARMORutils Main Window ......................................................................................90
Figure 45. ARMORutils Backlight Setup Page..........................................................................91
Figure 46. ARMORutils Wireless Devices Page .......................................................................93
Figure 47. ARMORutils Programmable Button Settings Page ...................................................95
Figure 48. ARMORutils Programmable Button Settings Page Menu Options ............................96
Figure 49. ARMORutils Configuration Page .............................................................................97
Figure 50. ARMORutils Battery Monitor Dialog ........................................................................98
Figure 51. ARMORutils Battery Information Window .................................................................99
Figure 52. ARMORutils Charger Control Settings Window ......................................................100
Figure 53. ARMORutils Diagnostics Dialog ............................................................................102
Figure 54. ARMORutils About Window...................................................................................103
Figure 55. Pen and Touch Utility – Pen Options Tab ..............................................................104
Figure 56. Pen and Touch Utility – Flicks Tab ........................................................................106
Figure 57. Pen and Touch Utility – Handwriting Tab ..............................................................107
Figure 58. Pen and Touch Utility – Touch Tab .......................................................................108
Figure 59. Touch Tab Virtual Mouse Pointer ..........................................................................109
Figure 60. Tablet PC Settings – Display Tab...........................................................................110
Figure 61. Tablet PC Settings Utility – Other Tab ...................................................................111
Figure 62. WACOM Pen Tablet Properties Window – Pen Tab ...............................................112
Figure 63. Settings and Options Supported by the ARMOR X7 Active Pen .............................113
Figure 64. Side Button Menu Options .....................................................................................114
Figure 65. Pen Tablet Properties - Advanced Settings Window .............................................115
Figure 66. Pen Tablet Properties – Pop-up Menu Tab ...........................................................116
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Figure 67. Pop-up Menu Add Options ....................................................................................117
Figure 68. Pen Tablet Properties Window – Calibrate Tab .....................................................118
Figure 69. Picasa 3 Image Capture Application......................................................................119
Figure 70. Virtual Magnifying Glass Application ......................................................................120
Figure 71. QuickBack™ Graphical User Interface ..................................................................132
Figure 72. X7 Solid State Drive Location ................................................................................135
Figure 73. X7 Battery Pack Locations .....................................................................................137
Figure 74. X7 Rear Compartment ..........................................................................................139
Figure 75. Micro SD Card Socket ............................................................................................141
Figure 76. Power Button Settings Options..............................................................................146
Figure 77. ARMORutils Diagnostics Dialog Window...............................................................147
Figure 78. ARMORutils Event Recording Window ..................................................................149
Figure 79. Sample Temperature Log File ................................................................................150
Figure 80. Armor Utilities Screen – Backlight Tab .............................................................151
Figure 81. Tablet PC Settings Window ....................................................................................153
Figure 82. Pen Tablet Properties Utility Window .....................................................................157
Figure 83. Touch Settings Utility Window ................................................................................158
Figure 84. Computer PC Settings Display Tab .......................................................................158
Figure 85. Intel Graphics Screen Rotation Options (from icon tray) ........................................159
Figure 86. Intel Graphics and Media Control Panel ................................................................160
Figure 87. Intel Graphics Panel Hot Key Manager .................................................................161
Figure 88. Low Battery Alert Message ...................................................................................168
Figure 89. ARMORutils Battery Conditioning Window ............................................................172
Figure 90. Windows Battery Window Icon Examples..............................................................173
Figure 91. ARMORutils Battery Monitor Page ........................................................................174
Figure 92. ARMOR X7 Battery Label Example .......................................................................175
Figure 93. Inserting a Battery .................................................................................................188
List of Tables
Table 1. Power Button Actions .................................................................................................35
Table 2. Install the X7 Batteries ...............................................................................................50
Table 3. LED Indication Summary ............................................................................................52
Table 4. Installing the SC Card ................................................................................................54
Table 5. Pen Screen Actions. ...................................................................................................59
Table 6. Stylus Actions.............................................................................................................61
Table 7. Configuring the FPS Mouse Function .........................................................................65
Table 8. FPS Mouse Actions ....................................................................................................66
Table 9. Configuring Your Speakers ........................................................................................67
Table 10. Configuring Your Microphones .................................................................................68
Table 11. Configuring the External Antennas ...........................................................................70
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Table 12. Capturing a Still Image or Video ................................................................................72
Table 13. Scan UPC-10, EAN-13 and ISBN Barcodes in Windows 7 ........................................74
Table 14. Scan Datamatrix and QR Format Barcodes in Windows 7.........................................76
Table 15. View and Manage Network Connections ..................................................................81
Table 17. Installing a SIM Card ................................................................................................84
Table 18. Connecting to a WWAN.............................................................................................86
Table 19. ARMOR X7 Trouble Symptoms ..............................................................................121
Table 20. Boot the X7 from the Recovery CD ........................................................................134
Table 21. Remove and Replace the Solid State Drive ............................................................136
Table 22. Remove and Replace a Battery ..............................................................................137
Table 23. Installing a SIM Card ..............................................................................................138
Table 24. Installing the SC Card ............................................................................................141
Table 25. Access the BIOS Setup Utility. ................................................................................143
Table 26. Record Bios Changes Here ....................................................................................144
Table 27. Changing the Power Button Default Actions ...........................................................145
Table 28. Generate a Temperature Variation Log ..................................................................148
Table 29. Calibrate the Display Using the Tablet PC Settings Utility ......................................153
Table 30. Calibrate the Pen Screen Using the Pen Tablet Properties Utility ...........................156
Table 31. Calibrate the Touch Screen Using the Touch Settings Utility ..................................158
Table 32. Select How to Charge the Batteries ........................................................................166
Table 33. Recover an Overly-discharged Battery. ...................................................................169
Table 34. Conditioning a Battery .............................................................................................171
Table 35. Charging a Battery .................................................................................................187
Table 36. Status Indicator Conditions.....................................................................................188
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1. WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION
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.
The X7 is housed in a light-weight magnesium alloy frame surrounded by a durable plastic case,
and has sealed external connectors that are rated IP 67 level protection from dust, dirt, water
and other damaging elements.
Your batteries are hot-swappable, which means you can change them without the need for tools
and without interrupting normal computer operations. In addition, you now have both a touch
screen and an active pen screen at your fingertips.
The ARMOR X7 ruggedized
tablet
computer
can
be
mounted in a vehicle dock or
desk docking station (shown
here in a desk dock.
We take pride in providing high-quality products and superior customer
service. Thank you for choosing the DRS ARMOR X7, and for your trust in the
ARMOR line of products.
The ARMOR Team
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Your ARMOR X7 Purchase
Your purchase includes the items and accessories shown below. Please confirm that all of
these items are present and in good condition. NOTE: If your X7 includes a solid state drive, it is
shipped already installed in the computer.
Contact your ARMOR X7 computer sales representative if any item is missing or
damaged.
STYLUS WITH
LANYARD
COMPUTER
BATTERY (1 OR 2)
AC ADAPTER
QUICK START GUIDE
ARMOR X7 Included Components and Accessories
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About This Guide
This user’s guide contains virtually all of the information required to setup and maintain your
ARMOR X7 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.
Viewing, Navigating, and Printing this Guide
This User’s Guide is installed on your ARMOR X7 computer in PDF format. To access it,
double-click on the icon on the desktop. You can click on any Figure or Table reference and on
the blue underlined text (links) to navigate within the guide or to access resources on the
Internet. Links to internet resources will change color after the first access to indicate the link
has been recently used; links to information within the document will not change color. The
latest version of Adobe PDF Reader is available for downloading free from www.adobe.com.
For best print results, use the Adobe Reader “Print “menu options.
Terminology Used in this Guide
As the result of long use and the evolution, some functions and buttons may be called by more
than one name and some of these names are used interchangeably, which can lead to
confusion. The following are some of the more common examples you may encounter in this
manual:
Standby = Stand By = Sleep
Windows Security Key Button = SAS Button = OEM Button = Side Button
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 possible, and product updates may supersede the
information in this guide. We encourage you to contact DRS Technical Support toll-free at 1888-872-1100 with suggestions and corrections so that we can maintain the highest possible
quality documentation for you and for future customers.
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2. GETTING TO KNOW YOUR ARMOR X7
The X7 is a rugged full-feature tablet PC. Its compact size and low
weight, coupled with a high-contrast display for use in bright
sunlight, make it ideal for field use. The X7 is rated IP67 for
protection from dust, dirt, water and other contaminating
elements.
It is specifically designed to support a full 8-hour shift operating on
one set of batteries. However, its hot-swap battery access means
you can change the batteries without the need for tools and
without interrupting normal computer operations.
Like its big brother, the X10gx, the X7 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.
Processor and Operating System
The X7 contains an Intel® 1.6GHz Pineview-M single core processor with up to 2 GB of 667
MHz DDR2 memory and 512 kb of level 2 cache. Your X7 comes with either the Microsoft
Windows7 Professional® or Windows 7 Ultimate® 32 bit operating system.
Data Storage
The X7 has a number of flexible solutions for data storage. It currently comes with 32 GB of
mSATA solid state mass storage when configured with the Gobi WWAN radio. If the WWAN
radio is not installed, the X7 is equipped with a 1.8” solid state drive of 32GB or 80GB capacity
in addition to the mSATA memory
Dual Screen Display
The X7 display has both an active pen screen and a touch screen combined into one display
that leverages the latest bonded LCD technologies. The pen screen allows you to navigate
without touching the screen surface and provides greater accuracy in handwriting or signature
capture. An active pen is provided with the X7. The touch screen allows using either a fingertip
or passive stylus for navigation and input.
The display defaults to touch mode until the pen screen digitizer senses the presence of an
active pen within approximately 1 cm of the screen surface and activates the pen screen. When
the active pen is moved away from the screen for a few seconds, the display will revert back to
touch mode.
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Video Graphics
The 200 MHz graphics controller is DirectX 9 compliant and supports both LVDS and VGA
video standards for an internal screen resolution of 1024 x 600 pixels (WSVGA) at 32 bpp color
depth.
The X7 also provides dual monitor support at the following resolutions:
•
•
•
•
•
SVGA (800x600)
WSVGA (1024 x 600)
XGA (1024x768)
WXGA (1280x720, 1280x800)
SXGA (1280x1024)
Wireless
Your ARMOR X7 comes equipped with WLAN capabilities. A WWAN radio and GPS receiver
are also available as options. .
Wir e le s s LAN
The X7 is equipped with an 802.11 a/g/n Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6200 PCI Express Mini
card that can operate on the 2.4 and 5 GHz bands.
O p t io n a l WWAN S u p p o r t
An optional PCI-e WWAN card can be installed in place of the solid-state drive. The X7 WWAN
supports the following networks:
•
•
•
CDMA2000 or EVDO mobile communications at 850/1900 MHz bands
HSPA on 850/1900/2100 MHz bands
GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 MHz bands
Optional GPS Capability
The X7 can be equipped with a global positioning system (GPS) receiver. This receiver uses
GPS satellites to calculate its current location and elevation. This information is then used by
installed applications.
Audio
A single internal speaker is provided, plus two sets of noise-cancelling microphones. An audio
jack is provided so you can connect a set of headphones, an external speaker or an external
microphone.
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Batteries
Two batteries are installed, one on either side of the X7, as shown in Figure 5. The X7 batteries
are high efficiency lithium-ion batteries that are “hot swappable.” That is, if you have two
batteries, you can replace one battery while the tablet 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 X7 can operate for 8 or more hours on two fully
charged batteries and up to 4 hours on a single battery. Each battery has an LED “fuel gauge”
that indicates the current or remaining charge.
ARMOR Flexspace™
The X7 has additional usable space and a flexible interface that allows for the use of custom
cards and modules. Refer to ARMOR Flexspace™ for a more detailed description of these
capabilities.
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ARMOR X7 Specifications
Operating System
Microsoft Windows7 Professional® or Windows 7 Ultimate® 32 bit
Processor
Intel® Embedded Luna Pier system architecture with Pineview-M
1.6GHz Single Core Processor
512 KB L2 Cache
533 MHz FSB
ICH8M I/O controller hub
Intel DX9 Graphics, 200MHz
1GB or 2GB, DDR2 667MHz SDRAM
Storage
Removable SATA 3.0 Gb/sec interface (without WWAN Module)
64GB solid state hard drive (SSHD) 1.8” removable (standard)
Optional 128GB solid state hard drive (SSHD)
Optional 8GB or 16GB SSD nand flash memory
Support for optional 8GB, 16GB and 32GB SD/SDHC 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 piezoelectric speaker
2 element digital array microphone with dynamic noise cancelling
CODEC
Keyboard
On-screen keyboard with Windows® 7
Accepts standard size or compact USB keyboard using mini-USB
adapter (not included)
Camera
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Touch screen controlled by fingertip or inert stylus
Pen screen controlled by inductive (active) pen
Optional external mouse using mini-USB adapter (not included)
Interface Connections
Fixed I/O:
•
•
•
•
DC Power Jack
2x USB 2.0
RJ-45 LAN
Display Port
Docking I/O:
•
•
•
•
•
•
10V – 30V DC power input
+5V, 2A auxiliary power output
3x USB 2.0
2x 5V Ground/Open Input Devices (GPIO)
Dock detect/dock enabled discrete
2 RF connector (SMB or Equiv.)
Mechanical features supporting one-handed docking
Wireless
Standard:
•
•
802.11 A/G/N MIMO 1x2 Wireless LAN connectivity (WLAN)
Standard routing of GPS and WLAN to two RF ports
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
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Replacement of 2nd/right side battery pack
+5V, 1A & +3.3V, 1A power for active modules
User accessible open-source interface support for 3rd party or
application specific functions:
1x PCIe port
SIM Card socket
4x GPIO for remote control/sense
2x USB 2.0 ports
1x RS-232 port
RGB video
HD Audio
+5V, 1A & +3.3V, 1A power for active modules
Power Supply
Battery support
•
•
•
Twin hot-swappable lithium polymer battery pack (2S2P,
5600mAh each) one or two battery pack operation
Battery operation: 8+ hours
Battery charging time: TBS hours off, TBS hours on
AC Adapter: AC 100V-240V 50/60Hz, Auto sensing/switching
worldwide power supply
Security Features
Password security
Support for encrypted drives
TPM security chip v.1.2
Fingerprint scanner
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
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Regulatory
Certifications
Weight and
Dimensions
Warranty
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-20 to +60°C operating/-40 to +70°C storage
20°C/min temperature shock (operating)
+5°C to 60°C, 95% RH
20,000 feet altitude
Composite wheeled vehicle vibration
30g, 11ms, half-sine operational shock
IP67 IEC 60529 egress
Compatibility with DRS Environmental fluids: Cat II Chemical
Solvents, Cat III Cleaners and Cat IV Industrial Chemicals
UV exposure
ESD 22 kV air Optional: ISAFE: UL 1604 Class I, Division 2, Groups
A, B, C and D; CSA C22.2 No. 213-M1987; EN60079-0, EN6007915:2005 (ATEX)
TUV
CSA
FCC Part 15
CE Mark
E-Mark
C-Tick
Energy Star
EPEAT (Gold Level)
I-SAFE/ATEX
2.5 lbs / 1.13 Kg (including strap, handle and one battery)
8.9” x 5.9” x 1.4” (center) 2.1” (Hand Grips) / 225 x 150 x 35 mm
(center) 54 mm (Hand Grips)
3-year limited warranty, parts & labor
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1GB/2GB
LVDS
Backlight
Driver
LCD Display
Touch Panel
Pineview-M
Flexspace Exp
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VGA
Optically Bonded
LCD Assy
Controller
X4 DMI
USB 0
PCIe X1
Half-Size
USB Connector
Mini-PCIe WLAN
USB 1
Half-Size
PCIe X1
Mini-PCIe GPS
USB 7
DOCK Conn
USB 3
PCIe X1
Flexspace Exp
DOCK Conn
USB 2
DOCK Conn
USB 4
Battery Exp
USB 5
8/16/32GB SD/
SDHC
ITE
UT311-Q3
Flexspace Exp
USB 8
USB 6
Flexspace Exp
2MP Camera
SATA 1
NFLASH 8/16GB SSD
Memory Down
SATA 0
ICH8-M
USB Hub
SATA II 1.8" SSD
16/32/64GB
USB 9
AES1660 FPR
Bluetooth
Battery Exp
SIO
Flexspace Exp
Internal Speaker
ROM
TPM
Digital Microphone x2
Audio Out (Lt/Rt)
Microphone Input
AZALIA
CODEC
HDA
Button
Board
LPC
PWM
Winbond
WPCE773L
GPIO
DOCK
Conn
Input Voltage
10V-30VDC,
2A (max)
DC Jack
1.7mm/3.5mm
(19V Nominal)
DOCK Conn
Signals go to tablet connector
Power Supply/
Charger
Signals go to docking connector
GPIO
GPIO
EXP
Conn
LED
Board
Battery #1 – 2S2P
7.4v, 40WHr
Battery #1 – 2S2P
7.4v, 40WHr
Signals go to expansion connector
Figure 1. X7 Internal Block Diagram
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Front Panel Features
NOTE
All references to front/back, top/bottom and left/right are relative
to the face-on view as shown in Figure 2 .
DUAL SCREEN
DISPLAY
SPEAKER
WLAN / WWAN / GPS
ANTENNAS
INDICATOR
PANEL
FINGERPRINT
SCANNER
RIGHT
CONTROL
PANEL
LEFT
CONTROL
PANEL
NOISE CANCELLING
MICROPHONES
Figure 2. ARMOR X7 Key Features – Front View
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Le ft a n d R ig h t C o n tr o l P a n e ls
There are 6 momentary contact push buttons and a fingerprint scanner sensor located on two
control panels on either side of the X7 display, as shown in Figure 3.
FPS SENSOR/
MOUSE
DEVICE
FUNCTION (Fn)
BUTTON
WINDOWS SECURITY
KEY BUTTON
PROGRAMMABLE
BUTTONS
POWER ON/OFF
BUTTON
Figure 3. X7 Control Panels
P ro g ra m m a b le Bu t t o n s P 1 , P 2, P 3
These buttons can be used to control different functions such as controlling brightness or
changing volume level. Press and release a button to activate or toggle the function. Refer to
the description of the Programmable Button Settings for information on how to select available
options.
Fin g e rp rin t S c a n n e r (FP S )
The fingerprint scanner sensor is used with security software to allow you to log onto the
computer or gain access to specific applications. Use of the scanner requires specialized
software that is not provided with the X7.
It can also be used to steer the on-screen cursor and perform some simple mouse functions.
Normally, this requires third-party software that does not come with the X7. However, we have
provided some introductory software that will allow you to explore this feature. Refer to Using
the FPS as a Simple Mouse Device.
Fn (F u n c tio n ) B u t to n
This button is used with programmable buttons P1, P2 and P3 to activate three additional
functions. Press and release the Fn button and then press and release P1, P2 or P3 to activate
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the function. Refer to the description of the Programmable Button Settings for information on
how to select available options for each combination.
Win d o w s S e c u rit y At te n tio n S e q u e n c e (S AS ) B u t to n
This button is also called the "Side Button” or “OEM” Button. Pressing this button generates the
SAS scan code and invokes the CTRL-ALT-DEL command, which opens the Windows Task
Manager screen.
P o w e r Bu tto n
The Power button is primarily used to turn the computer on or off, but it also performs other
functions when the computer is running and when the computer is in sleep or hibernate mode,
as detailed in Table 1.
To turn the computer off when in normal operation, use the available Windows shutdown
procedures from the desktop.
Table 1. Power Button Actions
Operating State
Computer powered off
Power Button Action
Result
Press and release
Computer turns on and boots up
into new Windows session.
Computer powered on and Press and release
awake
Computer goes into Sleep mode
and saves your current session.
Computer in Sleep mode Press and release
(powered on)
Computer
wakes
up
and
restores your current session.
Computer in Hibernate mode Press and release
(powered off)
Computer turns on and restores
your previous session.
Computer powered on
Press and hold for 4 or Computer
shuts
down
more seconds (emergency immediately and does not save
shutdown)
your session.
You can change the default action of the Power button through the Power Options settings in
Windows Control Panel. NOTE: This change affects only the powered-on state; the Power
button still works the same when the computer is powered off or is in sleep or hibernate mode.
Refer to Changing the Power Button for instructions.
In d ic a to r P a n e l
There are 4 LED status indicators located on the indicator panel at the upper right of the X7
display, as shown in Figure 4 (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 are described below.
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ALS
Figure 4. Indicator Panel
Wire le s s Ac tivit y In d ic a to r
A blue LED that is on steady whenever any wireless radio is transmitting.
S o lid -S ta te Drive Ac tivit y In d ic a to r
A blue LED that is on intermittently when the SSD is being accessed.
Ch a rg in g /Fa u lt In d ic a to r
A dual LED that can be amber or red and has the following conditions:
•
•
•
•
•
Off when the computer is off.
Off when the computer is powered on, no faults are detected and the batteries are fully
charged.
A steady amber color when external power is connected and the batteries are charging.
Flashing at a 1 second rate when charging has stopped due to battery temperature.
A steady red color if a power system fault occurs such as an overvoltage, undervoltage
or overcurrent condition or a battery charger or battery internal failure.
P o w e r On In d ic a to r
A blue LED that is on steady whenever power is applied to the ARMOR X7 and is off when
power is shut down.
Am b ie n t Lig h t S e n s o r (ALS )
The ALS is located on the indicator panel (see Figure 4). It senses changes in surrounding light
levels and adjusts the display brightness accordingly. If the surrounding light level increases, the
display brightness will increase proportionally; if the light level decreases, the display brightness
will decrease proportionally.
S p e a ke r
A single high-volume speaker is located on the top left of the front panel, as shown in Figure 2.
No is e C a n c e llin g S te r e o Mic r o p h o n e s
Two noise-canceling microphones are located at the bottom of the front panel. These
microphones support simultaneous analog and 4-channel digital recording.
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Rear Panel Features
The rear panel of the X7 houses a built-in webcam, a cooling register, bays for two batteries and
a compartment that provides access to installed radio modules, a SIM card socket, and a micro
SD socket. A slot for the active pen is also built into the back panel with posts to secure the
lanyard.
REAR COMPARTMENT (BEHIND
COOLING REGISTER)
ACTIVE
PEN WITH
LANYARD
WEBCAM
LANYARD
POST (X2)
BATTERY
#1
(PRIMARY)
BATTERY
#2
(SECONDARY)
BATTERY
LATCH
BATTERY
LATCH
COOLING
REGISTER
Figure 5. Key Features - Rear Panel
C o o lin g R e g is te r
ARMOR computers are designed to operate in dirty and moist environments under extreme
temperatures. Because the tablet is sealed against contamination, the X7 incorporates passive
cooling which channels the internal heat to the cooling register at the back of the unit. The
register dissipates the heat evenly and feels only mildly warm to the touch.
The cooling register also acts as a cover for a sealed compartment which provides access to
modules and card sockets within the unit.
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B a tt e r ie s
Your X7 is shipped with two 5900 mAh batteries that are installed in bays on either side of the
X7, as shown in Figure 6 . These 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 X7 can operate for 8 hours or longer on two fully charged batteries and up to 4 hours on a
single battery.
BATTERY
BAYS
BATTERY #2
(RIGHT BAY)
BATTERY #1
(LEFT BAY)
Figure 6. X7 Battery Bays
Ba tte r y “Fu e l Ga u g e s ”
A multi-LED battery charge indicator, or “fuel gauge”, is located on each battery pack, as
illustrated in Figure 7. Each multi-LED array consists of 5 LEDs and each LED represents
approximately 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 - 01-20% (far left LED)
Ac tiva tin g th e Fu e l Ga u g e s
The fuel gauge indicators are not visible when the battery is installed. When a battery is disconnected,
however, you can press the battery button to activate the fuel gauge and check the current charge level.
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FUEL GAUGE
1 2 3 4 5
Figure 7. Battery Fuel Gauge
“S m a rt Ba tte rie s ”
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.
We b c a m
Your X7 has a built-in 2 megapixel camera located on the back side of the unit (see Figure 8).
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 1280 x 1024,
800 x 600 and 640 x 480 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 scanning
bar codes.
WEBCAM
LENS
Figure 8. X7 Webcam
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Bottom Panel Features
The bottom panel houses an AC adapter 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.
AC ADAPTER
JACK
WIRELESS
PORT
DOCKING
CONNECTOR
GPS
PORT
MINI USB
CONNECTOR
Figure 9. Key Features – Bottom Panel
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Included Components, Accessories and Support
Ac t ive P e n w ith Te t h e r
The pen that comes with your X7 (Figure 10) 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 cursor 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). It’s default function is Right-Click. The pen is stored
in the tablet’s carrying handle and is secured to the handle by a flexible tether.
SIDE BUTTON
Figure 10. The ARMOR X7 Pen
AC Ad a p t e r
Included with your ARMOR X7 is a +19 VDC ± 5%, 2 amp AC power adapter, or “AC Adapter”.
This external power supply can be plugged in to any 100-240 VAC outlet and is used to
recharge your computer’s battery packs or to provide power to the computer without draining
the batteries. A European AC power cord is also available.
Figure 11. ARMOR X7 AC Adapter
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AR MO R C lo t h
This microfiber cloth is specially designed to clean the display screen of dust and fingerprints.
See Error! Reference source not found. for important information about using this cloth with
the X7 display.
Figure 12. ARMOR Microfiber Cleaning Cloth
S u b s c r ib e r Id e n t it y Mo d u le (S IM) C a r d S u p p o r t
The X7 is equipped with a SIM card socket. A SIM card is a small electronic card that contains
your subscriber ID, billing information, and network permissions. The card allows you to easily
transport your subscriber information to another computer or subscriber device.
You must have a SIM card installed in order to use your Gobi radio to connect to a WWAN
network. For instructions on installing your SIM card, see Installing the SIM Card.
S e c u r e Dig ita l (S D) C a r d Re a d e r S u p p o r t
The ARMOR X7 also provides a card reader for a micro SD or SDHC card. These cards can
provide enhanced features such as extended communications capabilities, access authorization
and additional memory capacity. The SD card slot is located inside the rear compartment.
Tr u s te d P la tfo r m Mo d u le (TP M) S u p p o r t
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.
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Optional Accessories for Your X7
There are a number of optional accessories that extend the capabilities of the X7 or make it
easier to use.
C o m p a c t Ke yb o a r d
A reduced-size USB keyboard (Figure 13) 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 or to a desk docking station to conserve space on a table or desktop.
Figure 13. Compact Keyboard
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De s k Do c k
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 and houses connectors for 3 USB ports, 2 GPIO ports, an
Ethernet port, an RS-232 serial port and 5 VDC external power. The X7 slips easily into the
cradle and locks into place with the spring-loaded top clamp. Just lift up on the clamp slightly to
release the tablet.
Figure 14. X7 Desk Dock
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Ve h ic le Do c k
The X7 dock 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 dock has a locking mechanism that can withstand over 50,000
lock/unlock cycles and the latch can be locked with a key to prevent tablet removal. The floating
docking connector is field-replaceable.
The dock has connections for 3 USB ports, 2 bi-directional GPIO ports and external 5 VDC
power. The tablet slips easily into the cradle and can be inserted and latched with one hand.
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 (see
Figure 16), or it can be floor mounted using a special mounting assembly.
LATCH
LATCH
RELEASE/LOCK
CRADLE
FLOATING
DOCKING
CONNECTOR
Figure 15. X7 Vehicle Dock
75 MM
VESA
HOLE
PATTERN
CONSOLE
MOUNT
ROOF
MOUNT
Figure 16. Examples of X7 Vehicle Dock Mounting Configurations
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AR MO R Fle x s p a c e ™
The X7 computer provides additional space and a flexible I/O connectivity to accommodate a
custom card or module such as a radio frequency ID (RFID) tag reader, contactless card reader
or satellite communications module. It can also be used to provide additional interface ports.
The X7 Flexspace consists of a battery-shaped adapter that replaces the right-side battery.
Figure 17 shows a conceptual model of a Flexspace adapter that provides additional interface
connectors.
For more information on Flexspace capabilities with the ARMOR X7, contact DRS Tactical
Systems, Inc. toll free at 1-800-872-1100.
EXAMPLE OF
FLEXSPACE
ADAPTER WITH
ADDITIONAL
CONNECTORS
FLEXSPACE
INTERFACE
CONNECTOR
Figure 17. ARMOR X7 Flexspace™ Adapter Concept
For information on these and any other ARMOR X7 accessories, please contact your
ARMOR sales representative or call DRS Tactical Systems toll free at 1-888-872-1100.
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3. GETTING S TARTED
The information in this section will help you get your X7 set up and operating. 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. 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 computer to more than one power source at a
time (such as to both an AC adapter and docking station) or
permanent damage to the battery and/or computer may result.
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Installing and Charging the Batteries
The first step to getting your X7 operating is to install and charge the batteries. The batteries are
inserted into slots on side of the computer, as shown in Figure 18. Follow the procedure in
Table 2 to install the batteries.
CAUTION!
When using the provided AC adapter, the maximum safe ambient
operating temperature is 40°C.
SECONDARY BATTERY
BAY
(BATTERY #2)
PRIMARY BATTERY
BAY
(BATTERY #1)
AC
ADAPTER
JACK
Figure 18. X7 Batteries Positioned for Installation
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Table 2. Install the X7 Batteries
STEP
1.
2.
3.
4.
ACTION
Place the flat surface of the first battery on the left side compartment tray with the
locking slots facing toward the computer.
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.
Release the battery latch to lock the battery in place.
Perform steps 1-3 to install the second battery.
5.
Connect the AC adapter to the 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 4 hours depending on the level of charge when the
batteries were received. You can work with your X7 while the batteries charge.
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Turning On Your X7 for the First Time
Press the Power button on the left control panel. If this is the first time the computer has been
started since you received it, the Microsoft Out-of-Box Experience (OOBE) setup instructions
will appear after the computer boots up. Follow these instructions to configure your Windows
operating system software.
Turning the Computer On Normally
Turn the computer on by pressing and releasing the Power button. 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.
Putting the Computer in Sleep Mode
To put the tablet into sleep mode, press and release the Power button while the tablet is
operating. NOTE: This is the default action of the Power button but this can be changed in
Windows Control Panel (see Changing the Power Button for instructions).
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, then select Sleep.
When the computer is in sleep mode, the screen will be dark and all LED will be off except the
battery status indicator. This LED will flash at a 1 sec rate to indicate the computer is in sleep
mode. The computer will continue to run normally in the background and your session will be
held in suspension.
Press and release the Power button again to wake up the computer and return to your session.
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
Do not press and release the Power button to turn off the computer. This will
only 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.
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Emergency Shutdown
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 possible corruption of the operating system.
Indicator State Summary
Table 3 lists all states for the various X7 indicators. Refer to Indicator Panel for a description of
each LED.
Table 3. LED Indication Summary
LED
IF THE
AND THE
INDICATION POWER
IS:
MODE IS:
AND
EXTERNAL
POWER IS:
AND
BATTERY
IS:
THIS MEANS:
On
On
N/A
N/A
A radio is transmitting.
Off
On
N/A
N/A
No radio is transmitting
Solid State
Drive (blue)
Flashing
intermittently
Power on
Connected or
Disconnected
Installed
Processor is accessing
the hard drive
Charging/Fault
Off
Power on
Disconnected
Installed
No power faults are
detected
Off
Power off
Connected
Installed
Batteries are not
charging
On steady
amber
Power
on/off
Connected
Installed
Batteries are charging
Flashing
amber at 1/2
Hz rate (1 sec
on/one sec
off)
Power
on/off
Connected
Installed
Battery charging has
stopped due to
extreme battery
temperature
Wireless (blue)
(amber/red)
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Power (blue)
Fuel Gauge
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IF THE
AND THE
INDICATION POWER
IS:
MODE IS:
AND
EXTERNAL
POWER IS:
AND
BATTERY
IS:
THIS MEANS:
On steady red
Power
on/off
Connected
Installed
Power system fault
(overvoltage,
undervoltage or
overcurrent condition
or battery failure)
On
On
N/A
Installed
Computer power is on
Off
Off
N/A
N/A
Computer power is off
Single LED on
steady
N/A
N/A
Removed
Total charge is
maximum for that level
(20%, 40% etc.)
LED # 1 (far
left) blinking
at 1 second
on/one
second off
rate
N/A
N/A
Removed
Battery is below 10%
charge level (almost
depleted)
Activating your Wireless Radios
Refer to Networking for instructions on activating and using your wireless radio connections.
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Installing a Micro SD or SDHC Card
The micro SD card socket is located inside the rear compartment, as shown in Figure 19. Follow
the procedure in Table 4 to install the card.
CAUTION!
Do not remove the rear compartment cover while the unit is
powered up as internal voltages are exposed to possible short
circuit.
MICRO SD
CARD
SOCKET
COVER
REMOVAL
SLOT
Figure 19. Micro SD Card Socket
Table 4. Installing the SC Card
STEP
1.
2.
ACTION
Power down the computer
disconnect any external power.
CONDITION OR INDICATION
and
Remove the batteries.
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ACTION
3.
Place the computer face down on a
clean surface and remove the 14
Philips screws securing the cooling
register.
4.
Carefully pry up the cooling register at
the slot provided (Figure 19) and
remove.
5.
Carefully lift the socket cover and
insert the SD card all the way into the
cover.
6.
7.
8.
Press the card down until it locks in
place.
Replace the cooling register
secure with 14 Philips screws.
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CONDITION OR INDICATION
and
Reinstall the batteries and re-connect
external power if desired.
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Accessing and Using the GPS Receiver
Click on the U-Center™ desktop icon or select Start à All Programs à u-center. The UCenter application opens as shown in
Figure 20. U-Center GPS Application Window
The diagram in the center shows the approximate positions of satellites that are within range of
the receiver. The graph at the bottom of the page shows the relative 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.
Click on the Help tab for guidance on accessing, interpreting and using the GPS information.
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Operating the X7 Display
Ad ju s t in g t h e S c r e e n Br ig h t n e s s
The brightness of an LCD display is controlled by adjusting the intensity of the backlight. The
backlight intensity level for the X7 can be controlled manually or automatically.
Ma n u a l Brig h tn e s s Ad ju s tm e n t
Your ARMOR X7 Tablet Computer is pre-set for manual adjustment of screen brightness
(backlight level). The brightness can be adjusted manually in two ways: by repeatedly pressing
P1 or P2 on the right control panel or by adjusting the slider in the Backlight Setup dialog
window of ARMORutils.
Us in g P 1 a n d P 2
When you first receive your X7, the P1 button is programmed to increase the screen brightness
in 10% steps and the P2 button is programmed to decrease brightness in 10% steps. Press and
release a button to change the brightness level.
Us in g th e AR MO Ru tils Ba c klig h t S e tu p P a g e
Double-click on the ARMORutils desktop icon and select the Backlight Setup button. The
Backlight Setup dialog opens as shown in Error! Reference source not found..
Figure 21. Armor Utilities Screen – Backlight Tab
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Press the UP or DOWN buttons repeatedly with the pen or a fingertip to move the slider and
adjust the backlight 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.
Au t o m a t ic Ad ju s t m e n t
Open the Backlight Setup dialog in ARMORutils and click on the Automatic button. The backlight level
will now be controlled by the ambient light sensor (ALS). If the surrounding light decreases, the brightness
will also decreases proportionally; if the surrounding light increases, the brightness will increase.
NOTE
You must keep the ALS uncovered to allow proper automatic
brightness adjustment.
Au t o m a t ic Mo d e P r o file s
Select one of the profiles that best controls the range of backlight levels for your work
environment.
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Working with the Pen Screen
When the pen screen is active, you can steer the cursor 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 or by pressing the side button
switch (refer to Table 5 for more information).
Yo u r X7 Ac t ive P e n
The pen that comes with your X7 (Figure 10) is stored in a slot on the back panel (see Figure 5)
and has circuitry that interacts with the digitizer assembly built into the pen screen. The digitizer
detects the pen tip close to the screen and activates certain functions like steering the cursor or
performing a right click action if the pen is allowed to hover for a few seconds. Pressing the tip
to the screen activates a tip switch that performs a left-click action.
Us in g th e X7 P e n w ith t h e P e n S c r e e n
Table 5 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 (default)
right-click function.
Table 5. Pen Screen Actions.
MOUSE OBJECTIVE
PEN ACTION
Select option or tab or open submenus.
Tap once
Fill selection boxes.
Activate buttons.
Deselect highlighted objects (touch next to
the object).
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).
Hover tip near screen until option menu
opens
-orPress side switch and touch object or option
(see Pen Tablet Properties Utility for other
side switch options).
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P e n S c r e e n Ad ju s t m e n ts
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 and Touch utility
•
Pen Tablet Properties utility
•
Tablet PC Settings utility
Refer to Your ARMOR X7 Software for information about these utilities.
P e n S c r e e n C a lib r a tio n
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 cursor over the entire screen area. Refer to Error! Reference source
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Working with the Touch Screen
When the touch screen is active, the pressure of a stylus tip or fingertip against the screen is
used to duplicate actions with a two-button mouse.
NOTE
Tapping with a stylus tip requires only light to moderate
pressure. It is possible to damage the pen tip and/or the display
by pounding the tip against the surface with too much force.
Wo r k in g w ith t h e To u c h S c r e e n
Table 6 lists mouse-type objectives you can perform using a passive stylus (not provided) or
fingertip with the touch screen.
Table 6. Stylus Actions.
MOUSE OBJECTIVE
Select tabs or open sub-menus.
STYLUS ACTION
Tap once
Highlight a label or option.
Fill selection boxes.
Activate buttons.
Deselect highlighted objects or release multiple
objects
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.
To u c h S c r e e n Ad ju s t m e n ts
You can change attributes related to use of a fingertip or passive stylus with the touch screen.
Select Start à Control Panel à Hardware and Sound à and click on the Touch Settings
utility, Pen and Touch utility and the Tablet PC Settings utility.
Refer to Your ARMOR X7 Software section in the X7 User’s Guide for an explanation of these
attributes.
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To u c h S c r e e n C a lib r a t io n
NOTE
You will not be able to use the pen that came with your X7 to
calibrate the touch screen since the calibration routine will detect
the active pen tip and not allow you to proceed. Use your
fingertip or a passive stylus designed for touch screens.
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 cursor. For calibration
instructions, refer to Error! Reference source not found..
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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 accessed differently depending on the operating system.
Ac c e s s in g In p u t P a n e l
The Input panel keyboard is normally hidden just off the left side of the display, as shown in
Figure 22. The edge appears in the upper left corner when you tap near it on the screen with a
fingertip, stylus or the active pen,.
When it appears, tap once or twice on the edge of the input panel icon to fully open it on the
desktop as shown in Figure 23.
HIDDEN INPUT
PANEL KEYBOARD
Figure 22. Location of the Input Panel
MODE
ICONS
OPTIONS AND
HELP
Figure 23. Input Panel Keyboard Opened on Desktop
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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 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.
O p e n in g In p u t P a n e l w ith a Ge s t u r e
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.
E d itin g Do c u m e n ts
When you tap on an open text document such as a WordPad document, a keyboard icon will
appear on the screen. Tap on the icon to open the input panel.
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Using the FPS as a Simple Mouse Device
The FPS mouse function is activated as soon as you start up the computer. It places an icon in
the task tray that you can used to access options and make adjustments. Follow the procedure
in Table 7 to configure the FPS mouse function.
Refer to Table 8 for a list of available mouse functions using the FPS sensor.
Table 7. Configuring the FPS Mouse Function
STEP
ACTION
CONDITION OR INDICATION
1.
Right-click on the AuthenTec icon in The TruePrint Sensor Properties dialog
window
opens
with
the
Swipe
the task tray.
Navigation tab displayed, as shown in
Figure 24.
2.
If not already selected, click on the
Cursor Nav option at the top of the
window.
Figure 24. FPS Sensor Properties Window
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ACTION
3.
4.
Move the Motion Sensitivity slider to
the right to about 80% of the scale.
5.
6.
Click on the Lightshow Options tab
and de-select Enable Lightshows.
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Click on the Advanced Options tab at This aligns the mouse movement axes
the top of the window and change the with finger movement over the FPS
Orientation to 270°.
sensor.
Select Apply and then select OK.
Table 8. FPS Mouse Actions
MOUSE OBJECTIVE
FPS SENSOR ACTION
Move cursor
Keep thumb flat on sensor and move in
long swipes.
Select tabs or open sub-menus.
Tap once.
Highlight a label or option.
Fill selection boxes.
Activate buttons.
Deselect highlighted objects or release multiple Tap outside the object(s).
objects
Start an application or open a folder.
Tap twice.
Move an object on the desktop.
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Open menu options.
Move cursor over icon or option and press
thumb down on sensor for a few seconds.
Select multiple objects.
Drag cursor to create box around objects.
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Configuring Your Speakers
Table 9. Configuring Your Speakers
STEP
ACTION
CONDITION OR INDICATION
1.
Double-click on the orange speaker The Realtek® HD Audio Manager window
opens with the Speakers main tab (top of
icon
in the task bar tray.
page)
open
and
the
Speaker
Configuration sub-tab displayed, as
shown in Figure 25
2.
3.
4.
Adjust your speaker/headset volumes
as desired.
Select the Sound Effects sub-tab to
select special effects.
Select the Default Format sub-tab to
choose your default sound format.
Figure 25. Realtek HD Audio Manager - Speakers Main Tab
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C o n fig u r in g Yo u r Mic r o p h o n e s
Table 10. Configuring Your Microphones
STEP
ACTION
CONDITION OR INDICATION
1.
Click on the Microphone main tab at The Microphone main tab opens with the
Microphone Effects sub-tab displayed,
the top of the page.
as shown in Figure 26.
2.
3.
Set up and adjust your microphones.
Click on the Default Format sub-tab
to select a default sound format for
your microphones.
Figure 26. Microphone Main Tab
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Operating with the ARMOR X7 Vehicle Dock
X7 R F a n d No n -R F Ve h ic le Do c k s
Two versions of the X7 vehicle dock are available: the RF version and the Non-RF version.
The RF version has two coaxial cables attached to the docking connector to route the WWAN
radio and GPS receiver antenna connections to external antennas mounted in a vehicle. The
Non-RF version does not have the coaxial cables.
Both have an automatic power switching feature that turns off power to the X7 docking
connector when the X7 is undocked and turns it back on when the tablet is docked.
Au to m a tic P o w e r S w itc h in g Fe a tu re
In earlier X10 series tablets, the 5 VDC power pins in the docking connector were always active
to ensure power to the docking stations. Both the RF and Non-RF docks have a “dock sense”
pin that tells the X7 when it is docked. This allows the X7 to turn off power to the docking
connector pins when the tablet is undocked, and turn power back on when it is docked.
Us in g th e X7 Ve h ic le Do c k
Place the X7 in the docking cradle and press down on the top latch until it locks. To remove the
X7, press on the latch locking mechanism until the latch snaps up.
If you have the RF version of the dock, you will be able to connect your X7 tablet to external
WWAN and GPS antennas, which will dramatically improve reception. These antennas are
automatically switched into the tablet antenna circuits by an RF multiplexer when the tablet is
docked and switched out when it is undocked.
Either one or both antennas can be enabled using the Wireless Devices dialog in ARMORutils
(Figure 27). Follow the instructions in Table 11 to configure the external antennas.
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Figure 27. External Antenna Selection Options in ARMORutils
Table 11. Configuring the External Antennas
STEP
1.
2.
ACTION
CONDITION OR INDICATION
In the Dock RF MUX panel, select When the tablet is docked, only the
GPS Only, WWAN Only or Both
antennas that are selected will be utilized.
Press the Docking RF Sw Enable or
Disable button to enable or disable
the antenna configuration that is
selected in the Dock RF Mux panel.
NOTE
If you have an X7 RF dock installed but are not using external
antennas, you must set the Dock RF Sw to “Disable” in order to
use the tablet’s internal antennas.
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Th e X7 No n -RF Do c k
The Non-RF dock (DRS P/N 9800F26200-1000) has all the features of the RF dock but without
the external antenna connections.
NOTE
If you have an X7 Non-RF dock installed, you must set the Dock
RF Sw to “Disable” in order to use the tablet’s internal antennas.
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Using the Webcam
C a p t u r in g Im a g e s a n d Vid e o
Image and video capture is performed using the built-in webcam and image capture software.
Your X7 is provided with a version of Picasa 3™ image editor to demonstrate the image capture
process.
Follow the procedure in Table 12 to capture and save a still image or movie using this software.
NOTE
Remove the blue protective film from the webcam lens before
using the camera.
Table 12. Capturing a Still Image or Video
STEP
ACTION
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Double-click on the Picasa 3 icon on the desktop to open the Picasa application
window, as shown in Error! Reference source not found..
6.
7.
Click on the “Capture photos or video…” button in the options bar. A Capture dialog
window will open displaying the current webcam image.
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.
When finished, click on the Done button to access editing and correction options or to
save or upload your images.
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.
To return to the main window, click on the Back to Library button.
Refer to the Picasa Help resources for detailed instructions.
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CAPTURE
BUTTON
Figure 28. Picasa Application Window
S c a n n in g a B a r c o d e
The built-in webcam and application software of your choice allows 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.
Lin e a r Ba rc o d e s S u c h a s UP C-10, E AN-13 a n d IS BN
Figure 29 shows a sample of a linear barcode. Follow the procedure in Error! Reference
source not found. to scan a linear barcode.
Figure 29. Sample Linear Barcode
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Table 13. Scan UPC-10, EAN-13 and ISBN Barcodes in Windows 7
STEP
ACTION
1.
2.
Double-click on the Webcam Barcode Scanner icon on the desktop to open the
application window, as shown in Figure 30.
3.
To use a barcode in an application, open the application, place the cursor in a field
and paste.
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.
Figure 30. Webcam Barcode Scanner® Barcode Scanner Application Window
2 D Ba rc o d e s in Da t a m a trix o r QR fo rm a t
A sample 2D barcode is shown in
Figure 31. Follow the procedure in Error! Reference source not found. to scan a 2D barcode.
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Figure 31. Sample 2D Barcode
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Table 14. Scan Datamatrix and QR Format Barcodes in Windows 7
STEP
1.
2.
3.
ACTION
Double-click on the QuickMark icon on the desktop to open the QuickMark®
application window, as shown in Figure 32.
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 33.
To return to the camera mode, click door icon at the lower right corner of the window.
Figure 32. QuickMark® Barcode Scanner Application Window
Figure 33. A Captured 2D Barcode
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Using the Screen Magnifier
Some text and images on a tablet computer can be so small they are 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.
•
Use the Scroll wheel to increase or decrease magnification. The application will return to
the last magnification when restarted. Left click to close the magnifier.
•
To configure the magnifier, right-click on the icon in the task bar.
•
A magnified example is shown in Figure 34.
Figure 34. Virtual Magnifying Glass at Work
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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 degrees 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 PCMCIA cards. They are keyed to go in only
one way and inserting the card incorrectly or using excessive force could result in
damage to the cards or the computer.
Keep your screen clean and calibrated.
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4. NETWORKING
Your ARMOR X7 comes with Wi-Fi™ (wireless fidelity) network capabilities. The Wi-Fi network
is primarily used for higher bandwidth connections such as Internet or a company LAN.
Managing the WI-FI Radio
Your WI-FI (WLAN) radio is already configured and operating. Refer to Table 15 for instructions
on how to establish and manage your WLAN connections.
CAUTION!
Do not remove the rear compartment cover while the unit is
powered up as internal voltages will be exposed to possible short
circuit.
NOTE
The Windows Network and Sharing Center will show you all of
your radios and the networks they are connected to. However, It’s
best to let the Sierra OneClick connection manager application
control your WWAN network connection. For information, refer to
Connecting to a WWAN.
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Table 15. View and Manage Network Connections
STEP
ACTION
CONDITION OR INDICATION
1.
Select Start à Control Panel à The window shown in Figure 35 opens.
Network and Internet à Network
and Sharing Center.
2.
Click on the “Connect to a network”
link to open the window shown in
Figure 36. 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
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Figure 35. Windows Network and Sharing Center
Figure 36. Currently Connected and Available Wi-Fi Networks
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Controlling Your Wireless Radios
You may want 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
wireless radios at one time but keep working on your computer, as when travelling on an
aircraft.
Click on the ARMORutils icon on the desktop and select the Wireless Setup option. This will
open the Wireless Devices page, as shown in Figure 39.
Figure 37. ARMORutils Wireless Devices Page
Click on the ON or Off button to enable or disable each individual radio that is installed, then
click the Save Settings button to save your configuration. 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.
For use of the Dock RF Sw and Dock RF MUX options, see
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Managing the WWAN Radio
In s ta llin g t h e S IM C a r d
Before you can activate and use your WWAN radio, a valid SIM card from your network service
provider needs to be installed. The SIM card is installed in a socket located inside the rear
compartment, as shown in Error! Reference source not found..
Follow the procedure in Error! Reference source not found. to access the rear compartment
and install the SIM Card.
NOTE
This procedure should only be performed by a qualified technician in a
controlled environment.
CAUTION!
Circuit boards containing electrostatic discharge (ESD) sensitive
devices are exposed in this compartment. Static-free handling is
required to prevent possible damage to the components.
Table 16. Installing a SIM Card
STEP
ACTION
1.
2.
3.
Power down the computer and disconnect
any external power.
4.
Carefully pry up the register at the slot
provided (Error! Reference source not
found.) and remove.
CONDITION OR INDICATION
Remove the batteries.
Place the computer face down on a clean
surface and remove the 14 Philips screws
securing the cooling register.
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COVER
REMOVAL
SLOT
Figure 38. X7 Rear Compartment
STEP
ACTION
5.
Place a fingertip in the notch on the left side of
the SIM socket cover and slide the cover to
the right until you feel an indent, then lift up.
6.
Insert the SIM card with the corner notch at
the lower left.
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7.
Gently press the cover down and slide to the
left to lock in place.
8.
Reinstall the cooling register and secure with
the 14 Philips screws. Be careful not to overtighten the screws.
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C o n n e c tin g t o a WWAN
Once your card is installed, you are ready to activate your network connection. Follow the procedure in
Error! Reference source not found. to connect to a WWAN.
Table 17. Connecting to a WWAN
STEP
ACTION
CONDITION OR INDICATION
1.
Select Start à All Programs à The
Sierra®
OneClick™
Internet
OneClick
Internet
Connection Connection Manager window opens, as
Manager
shown in Figure 41.
2.
3.
Select Settings and then click on the The Settings window opens, as shown in
General tab.
Figure 42.
4.
Select the Gobi NDIS Auto Connect This
option
automatically
controls
option.
launching the connection application,
connecting to the network, reconnecting if
you lose contact, and roaming.
If you wish to be alerted when The connection is made and a list of
roaming, select the Roaming Alert connection statistics is displayed in the
option.
right panel.
NDIS Notes:
•
NDIS turns the WWAN radio on even before the OS starts. This is not always a
desirable state, so choose NDIS only if needed.
•
Because NDIS enables the Gobi WWAN hardware to connect, reconnect and roam
automatically, those selections are ignored if chosen in conjunction with NDIS.
•
Auto Launch is not recommended for use with NDIS – it will launch the Connection
Manager application upon reboot, restarting the connection.
Click on the Help button on the OneClick Internet main page for detailed information on
operating and troubleshooting your WWAN connection.
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Refer to Managing Your Network Connections in the ARMOR X7 User’s Guide for
instructions on how to monitor and control your other wireless and Ethernet connections.
Figure 39. Sierra OneClick Connection Manager Window
Figure 40. Settings Window
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Wireless Signal Quality
Wireless signal quality is affected by several conditions:
• Distance from the access point (wireless transmit and receive antennas).
• 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 Devices 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 access point is operating.
If none of these actions solves the problem, contact your Network Administrator for
assistance.
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5. YOUR ARMOR X7 S OFTWARE
Your ARMOR X7 comes with a variety of software and utility applications. Many of these are
standard with the Windows 7 operating system, some are provided by DRS to improve your
configuration and control of the computer and some may be custom software provided for your
special requirements.
The following paragraphs provide you with an introduction to those software applications that
you will need to properly configure and begin using your X10 computer.
Getting Started with Windows 7
Click on Start à Getting Started to open the Windows welcome page (Figure 43) and access
a number of helpful links and resources.
Figure 41. Windows 7 Welcome Page
He lp fo r Win d o w s
For information on using Microsoft Windows features and options, refer to the Microsoft help files and
documentation on the X7 computer by clicking on the Start button and selecting the Help and Support
option.
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ARMORutils Program
The ARMORutils program is provided to help you configure and manage your X7 computer. It
contains settings and information about screen setup, wireless configuration, charging/fault and
much more.
NOTE
The screen images in this section are used for reference only and
may not reflect the actual configuration of your X7.
To open the ARMORutils main page, click on the ARMORutils icon
on the desktop.
ARMORutils Main Dialog Window
The ARMORutils main window is shown in Figure 44. Seven buttons provide access to setup
and configuration or information dialog windows. Click on a button to access one of these dialog
windows.
Figure 42. ARMORutils Main Window
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Backlight Setup Dialog Window
The Backlight Setup page (Figure 45) allows you to adjust the screen brightness manually or to
select from a series of preset profiles to automatically restrict the brightness range under
specific lighting conditions.
Figure 43. ARMORutils Backlight Setup Page
Ma n u a l Ad ju s t m e n t
The Manual button is initially activated by default. Drag the slider in the User-Selected
Brightness panel to manually adjust the screen brightness from 0% to 100%. You can also click
on the DOWN and UP buttons repeatedly to change the brightness in steps. The current
brightness level is displayed numerically in the window to the right.
Au t o m a t ic Ad ju s t m e n t
Click on the Automatic button to activate the automatic brightness control mode. Automatic
brightness adjustment is controlled by the ambient light sensor (ALS) located on the front of the
X7 tablet. This sensor monitors the surrounding light level and automatically adjusts the screen
brightness according the adjustment profile selected.
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Au t o m a t ic Mo d e P r o file s
Everyone’s eyes react differently to changes in light levels and there may be times when the full
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.
S w itc h in g B e t w e e n B r ig h t n e s s Mo d e s
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.
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Wireless Devices Dialog Window
The Wireless Devices page allows you to enable or disable all of the installed wireless devices
in your ARMOR X7.
Figure 44. ARMORutils Wireless Devices Page
R a d io O N/O FF B u t t o n s
There is an ON and Off button for each radio that can be installed in the X7. When you first start
your ARMOR X7, all installed radios are enabled (default condition). Each radio can then be
disabled by pressing its OFF button and re-enabled by pressing its ON button.
Do c k in g R F S w itc h B u t t o n
There are RF docking connectors on the X7 dock for an external wireless antenna and an
external GPS antenna. These connectors route external antennas (if installed) through the dock
to the X7. Pressing the Docking RF Sw ON/Off button enables or disables the antenna
configuration that is selected in the Dock RF Mux panel. The initial default option is “Enable”.
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Do c k R F MUX O p t io n s
These options allow you to select which external antennas will be used by the X7. You can
select GPS only, WWAN only, or both antennas. If only one external antenna is selected, the
other radio will operate on its internal antenna. The initial default option is “Both”.Save Settings
Button.
Regardless of how you configure your radios and the Dock RF Switch during your session, they
will return to their default settings the next time you restart the computer unless you save your
settings using the Save Settings button.
Once you configure each radio and the RF switch to suit the way you normally use them (ON or
OFF), you can press the Save Settings button to save the current configuration as your new
default settings.
S a ve S e t tin g s B u t to n
Regardless of how you configure your radios and the Dock RF Switch during your session, they
will return to their default settings the next time you restart the computer unless you save your
settings using the Save Settings button.
Once you configure each radio and the RF switch to suit the way you normally use them (ON or
OFF), you can press the Save Settings button to save the current configuration as your new
default settings.
R a d io s O N/O F F To g g le B u t t o n
Click on the Radios ON/OFF button to turn off or turn on all radios currently enabled. This is
particularly handy if you’re on a commercial aircraft and you want to continue working with the
computer without interfering with the aircraft electronic systems.
When you arrive at your destination, just click on the All Radios ON/OFF button again to turn
on the radios you previously had enabled.
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Programmable Button Settings Dialog
This page is shown in Figure 47. It allows you to preset up to 6 different functions using the
three programmable buttons P1–P3 on the tablet control panel.
You can configure and activate an additional function for P1-P3 by pressing and releasing the
Fn button and then pressing and releasing one of the programmable buttons (Fn+P1, P2, P3).
This provides a total of 6 preset functions that can be activated from the control panel.
The currently programmed function is shown in the field next to the button or button
combination. Click on the down arrows to select a function. The available functions are shown in
Figure 48.
Figure 45. ARMORutils Programmable Button Settings Page
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Figure 46. ARMORutils Programmable Button Settings Page Menu Options
Ad d itio n a l C a p a b ilit ie s
P1, P2 and P3 generate scan codes for F13, F14 and F15. Pressing the Fn button and then P1,
P2 or P3 generates scan codes for Shift+F13, Shift+F14 and Shift+F15. These button presses
or button combinations can be re-mapped to do such tasks as start an application, switch
applications or perform other functions dictated by the application software.
To control applications, you will need to search online for freeware programs to re-map the
programmable buttons. An example is www.autohotkey.com.
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Configuration Dialog Window
In s ta lle d Op tio n s
The Configuration Page provides visual confirmation of those wireless radio and display options
that are installed in your X7. For those options that are installed and available, the associated
icons and text will appear in dark contrast. If an option is not installed or available, the icon and
text will be grayed out.
Figure 47. ARMORutils Configuration Page
S ys te m In fo rm a tio n
Important system information is provided in the bottom panel.
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Battery Monitor Dialog Window
The Battery Monitor window is shown in Figure 50. This window provides information about:
•
•
•
•
•
Each battery’s current charge level
Whether or not the battery is charging or discharging
Its estimated remaining operating time
The estimated time to reach the next charge level
The estimated time to reach a full charge.
Figure 48. ARMORutils Battery Monitor Dialog
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B a tt e r y 1 a n d 2 In fo r m a tio n Bu t to n s
Click on the Battery 1 Details or Battery 2 Details button (Figure 50) to open a Battery
Information window (example shown in Figure 51). Readings such as percentage of charge,
present capacity, remaining capacity and charge cycle count are updated in real time on this
page.
If the battery needs conditioning, a message will appear at the bottom of the page indicating that
a conditioning is necessary.
Figure 49. ARMORutils Battery Information Window
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Click on the Charger Settings button (Figure 50Error! Reference source not found.) to open
the Charger Control Settings window, as shown in Figure 52.
From this window, you can decide what charging policy the system will use when two batteries
are installed. Click on Charge Both to charge both batteries at the same time or Charge
Lowest First to charge the battery with the lowest charge first. The default setting is “Charge
both”.
Click on OK to save the new setting. Select CANCEL to return to the previous setting.
Figure 50. ARMORutils Charger Control Settings Window
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Screen Mode Setup Dialog Window
This window is currently not available.
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Diagnostics Dialog Window
The Diagnostics dialog window provides internal temperature information that can be used by
DRS to diagnose possible system problems. It displays three internal temperatures of the
processor and one for each battery, as shown in Figure 53. These temperatures vary widely
depending on the operation of the tablet and may not necessarily correlate with outside
(ambient) temperatures.
If you suspect a temperature related problem, contact DRS Technical Support for assistance in
troubleshooting and resolving the problem.
Figure 51. ARMORutils Diagnostics Dialog
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ARMORutils About Window
The About window (Figure 54) 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 52. ARMORutils About Window
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Pen and Touch Utility
The Pen and Touch utility is a Windows utility that provides settings that effect how the pen
works for both the active pen screen and 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 55.
P e n Op tio n s Ta b
The Pen Options tab provides settings that are applicable to the pen screen only.
P e n Ac tio n s P a n e l
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.
Figure 53. Pen and Touch Utility – Pen Options Tab
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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.
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Flic k s Ta b
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 54. Pen and Touch Utility – Flicks Tab
Ha n d w r itin g Ta b
The Handwriting tab provides settings that are applicable to both the pen and touch screens.
The options on this tab allow you to enable or disable the automatic handwriting learning
feature. Click on the “Learn about handwriting personalization link at the bottom of the window
for information about automatic learning and how to train your tablet to recognize your personal
handwriting style.
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Figure 55. Pen and Touch Utility – Handwriting Tab
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To u c h Ta b
The Touch tab provides settings that are applicable to the touch screen only. The options on
this tab affect how the pen, or your finger, interacts with the touch screen.
NOTE
You must have the “Use your finger as an input device” option
checked to use either your finger or the pen on the touch
screen. If you are in Dual Mode, you can still use the active pen,
but the touch screen will be disabled.
Check the “Use your finger as an input device” option to use either the pen or your finger
with the touch screen.
Figure 56. Pen and Touch Utility – Touch Tab
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Touch Actions
Highlight a touch action and click on the Settings button to open an adjustment window.
Touch Pointer
Select this option to place a cursor at the touch point. A virtual mouse image will also appear
next to the cursor, as shown in Figure 59 . You can then click on the left or right mouse button to
produce the appropriate mouse action.
Click on the Advanced Options button to open a window where you can adjust the touch
pointer position, appearance and behavior.
Figure 57. Touch Tab Virtual Mouse Pointer
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Tablet PC Settings Utility
If you have a second display with a touch or pen screen, you can use this tab to calibrate or
change the screen orientation.
Dis p la y Ta b
Dis p la y Op tio n s
Click on the Display options down arrow and highlight the display you want to configure.
Co n fig u re
Click on the Setup button and choose Pen input or Touch input, depending on the type of
display.
Use the Calibrate button to calibrate either a pen or touch screen. Click on Reset to remove the
last calibration.
Go to Orie n ta tio n
This option is not supported by the X7.
Figure 58. Tablet PC Settings – Display Tab
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O th e r Ta b
This tab allows you to change where an on-screen menu appear when you activate the pen or
touch displays so that your hand does not block your view of the menu. For example, if you are
left-handed, check the Left-handed option to have the menus appear to the right of the cursor.
Figure 59. Tablet PC Settings Utility – Other Tab
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Pen Tablet Properties Utility
The following paragraphs briefly describe the purpose and actions of the Pen Tablet Properties
utility. To open the Pen Tablet Properties window, select Start à Control Panel à Hardware
and Sound and click on the Pen Tablet Properties icon to open the Pen Tablet Properties
window shown in Figure 62.
P e n Ta b
The Pen tab is displayed by default when the Pen Tablet Properties window opens (Figure 62 ).
The pen pictured in the tab is a WACOM™ pen that is normally used in advanced drawing
tablets. Its functionality far exceeds what is practical for your X7 tablet. Consequently, we have
provided a simpler active pen.
Figure 60. WACOM Pen Tablet Properties Window – Pen Tab
NOTE
The pen that comes with your ARMOR X7 has only one side button
and no eraser function.
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S u p p o rte d Op tio n s
Figure 63 and Figure 64 highlight those functions and options that are supported by your
ARMOR X7 active pen.
NOTE
Options not supported by the X7 pen are grayed out in Figure 63
and Figure 64 for illustration purposes only. They are not grayed
out on the actual application screen image.
Figure 61. Settings and Options Supported by the ARMOR X7 Active Pen
Clic k S o u n d
Check the Click Sound option to enable a clicking sound when you perform an action with the
pen.
Era s e r
The X7 does not support the Erase function.
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S id e Bu tt o n Me n u Op tio n s
The side button can be set to perform different functions that are selected from the pull down
menu shown in Figure 64. The default function is “Right Click”.
Only the lower button menu is used with the X7 pen. Refer to Explanation of Side Button
Options in the Appendix for a description of each menu option.
NOTE
Some side switch settings may work differently in some software
applications.
Figure 62. Side Button Menu Options
De fa u lt B u t to n
Click on the Default button to return the Pen tab settings to their default values.
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Ad va n c e d Bu t to n
Click on the Advanced button to open the Advanced Settings window, as shown in Figure 65.
The two options in this window allow you to set the way the side switch will be used to perform a
right click action. Click & Tap is the default action.
Figure 63. Pen Tablet Properties - Advanced Settings Window
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P o p -u p Me n u Ta b
The Pop-up Menu tab is shown in Figure 66. This tab allows you to add additional functionality
to the side button. These functions will be displayed in a pop-up menu when the side button is
pressed while in an application or working on the desktop. If only one function has been
selected, only that function will be available.
NOTE
To use the functions set in the pop-up menu, you must select the
“Pop-up Menu” option from the side button menu in the Pen tab.
Figure 64. Pen Tablet Properties – Pop-up Menu Tab
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Click on the down arrow in the Add field to open a list of available functions then select and
configure the desired function. Those functions that are selected will appear in the Pop-up
Items panel to the right of the Add field. Click on the Remove button to delete a function.
When you are using the pen in an application or on the desktop and you press the side button, a
small menu is displayed with the options you have configured.
OPTIONS
MENU
Figure 65. Pop-up Menu Add Options
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C a lib r a t e Ta b
The Calibrate tab is shown in Figure 68. Click on the Calibrate button to access the screen
calibration routine. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Figure 66. Pen Tablet Properties Window – Calibrate Tab
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Picasa 3®
Picasa 3 is an image capture program that allows you to use the webcam for taking still pictures
and movies and for capturing barcodes. Refer to Capturing Images and Video for instructions on
how to use this application.
Figure 67. Picasa 3 Image Capture Application
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Virtual Magnifying Glass™
This handy utility allows you to magnify portions of the screen that are too small to see clearly. It
projects a virtual magnifying glass over a portion of the screen, as shown in Figure 70. Refer to
Using the Screen Magnifier for instructions on how activate and use this application.
Figure 68. Virtual Magnifying Glass Application
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6. TROUBLES HOOTING
This section addresses only those problems that can be corrected by replacing a removable
component such as a hard drive or battery, by replacing or reseating an external cable, or by
changing a configuration setting. Any other failure will require the tablet be returned to DRS
Tactical Systems.
For each problem that occurs with your ARMOR X7 computer, there are specific steps that will
isolate the problem to a failed component or to a configuration option that may be set
incorrectly. In many cases, a single action step will isolate or correct the problem. In others, a
troubleshooting flowchart with multiple actions may be needed.
Determine the Problem
Table 19 lists some possible symptoms pointing to problems with your ARMOR X7. It then
provides actions to correct a problem. In some cases, you will be directed to a troubleshooting
flow chart to further isolate the problem.
Use the Symptom and Problem Area columns to identify the problem you are having, then
follow any directions in the Action column or go to the indicated troubleshooting flowchart to
begin troubleshooting.
Table 18. ARMOR X7 Trouble Symptoms
SYMPTOM
PROBLEM AREA
ACTION
FLOWCHART
Tapping with the pen Display (touch or 1. Follow the instructions in
Error! Reference source
or stylus does not pen screen)
not found. or Calibrating
select or activate an
the Display in Windows XP
option, or the cursor
to calibrate the screen.
does not align with
Repeat up to 5 times if
stylus or pen point.
necessary.
2. If screen still does not
calibrate correctly, send
tablet in for repair.
Backlight
and off.
goes
on Display
1. Default the BIOS.
2. If not fixed, flash H8.
3. If not fixed, send tablet in
for repair.
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Pen does not right- Display
click
when
held
against the screen.
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FLOWCHART
1. Select Start à Control
Panel à Hardware and
Sound à Pen and
Touch.
2. Highlight the Press and
hold option in the Pen
Actions panel and click on
Settings.
3. Ensure the Enable press
and hold for right
clicking option is
checked.
4. If problem is not fixed,
replace pen.
Pen does not right Display
click
when
side
button is pressed
(default setting).
1. Select Start à Control
Panel à Hardware and
Sound à Pen Tablet
Properties.
2. Verify/change setting to
Right Click in bottom side
button menu.
Pen not working in Display
center of display.
Send tablet in for repair.
Pen
opens
and Display
closes folders and
programs
without
touching screen.
Send tablet in for repair.
TS-04
Tablet
will
not Battery
recognize a battery.
Battery will not hold a Battery
charge.
Perform the procedure in
What to Do for OverlyDischarged Batteries .
Tablet will not power Power
up.
TS-01
Tablet is locked up.
TS-05
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Screen rolls, flashes, Run
and
then
tablet
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ACTION
FLOWCHART
1. Remove both batteries
and connect AC adapter.
2. Reboot the tablet.
3. If tablet works normally,
reinstall one battery at a
time and reboot until
problem reoccurs.
4. Replace one or both
batteries as applicable.
1. Start à Control Panel à
Power Options and
check if the computer has
a shut down setting to
save power.
Tablet shuts down on Run
its own.
2. If no shut down option is
enabled, return tablet for
repair.
Tablet will not start Boot Up
boot process. Power
ok.
TS-02
Tablet will not boot Boot Up
into Windows.
TS-03
Cannot connect to a Wireless
wireless network.
TS-06
Ethernet or USB Ethernet/USB
ports not working.
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the
procedure
in
Error! Reference source not
found. to reset the BIOS.
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Troubleshooting Flowcharts
TS -0 1 Ta b le t w ill n o t p o w e r u p
Start
1. Remove both
batteries and connect
tablet to docking
station or connect AC
adapter.
2. Attempt to power up.
Does tablet
power up?
Yes
Replace
batteries.
No
Exit
Send tablet in
for repair.
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TS -0 2 Ta b le t w ill n o t s ta r t b o o t p r o c e s s . P o w e r is o k
Start
Is tablet
docked?
Yes
Undock tablet
and attempt to
boot up.
Did tablet
boot up?
Yes
Send tablet
in for repair.
No
1. Remove both
batteries and connect
tablet to docking station
or connect DC power
supply.
2. Attempt to boot up.
Does
tablet
boot up?
No
Yes
Replace
batteries.
No
Temporarily
replace HD with
another HD.
Does
tablet
boot up?
Yes
Re-image
HDD.
No
Send tablet
in for repair.
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TS -0 3 Ta b le t w ill n o t b o o t in t o Win d o w s
Start
Does boot
process halt at
white flashing
cursor?
Yes
Verify correct
boot device in
BIOS.
No
Does tablet
boot up?
Yes
Exit
No
Does tablet boot to
blue screen or does
screen go black?
Yes
Temporarily
replace HD with
another HD.
No
Send tablet
in for repair.
Does
tablet
boot up?
Yes
Re-image or
replace HDD.
No
Send tablet
in for repair.
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Start
Recharge/
replace the
battery.
Does tablet
recognize
battery?
Yes
Flash the bios
No
Does tablet
recognize
battery?
Flash H8
No
Does tablet
recognize
battery?
Re-image/
replace the
hard drive.
Exit
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Does tablet
recognize
battery?
No
Send tablet in
for repair.
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TS -0 5 Ta b le t is lo c k e d u p
Start
1. Shut down tablet.
2. Disconnect external
power.
3. Remove both batteries and
allow tablet to sit unpowered for 5 minutes.
4. Re-insert batteries and/or
connect external power.
5. Reboot tablet.
Does tablet
Lock up?
No
Yes
Re-image/
replace HD.
Does tablet
Lock up?
No
Exit
Yes
Send tablet
in for repair.
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Start
Shut down and
reboot the
tablet.
Does tablet
Connect to
network?
Yes
Exit
Yes
No
Click on Start à Control Panel à
Network and Sharing Center.
Is a
red “X” present on
a connection
icon?
No
Open
ARMORUtils and
click on the
Wireless Setup
option.
Yes
No
1. Click on Troubleshoot Problems.
2. Select Network Adapter.
3. Click on Next.
4. Select the network adapter to troubleshoot
5. Follow the on-screen instructions.
5. Reboot the tablet.
Does tablet
Connect to
network?
Is the
problem radio
disabled?
Yes
Send tablet in
for repair.
Exit
No
Send tablet in
for repair.
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7. BACKUP AND RES TORE P ROCEDURES
Backup with QuickBack™
If your hard drive is a spinning media hard drive, QuickBack™ is included with your software
package as a backup and restore feature. It allows you to make an exact copy of your hard
disk’s contents on a hidden partition of your computer. You can then use this backup to restore
your PC if the hard drive becomes partially corrupted.
NOTE
If the entire hard drive becomes corrupted or the hard drive is
damaged, this restore feature may not work.
ARMOR X7 ruggedized computers implement the QuickBack™ functionality using the Acronis
True Image OEM software package. The True Image application provides a number of useful
System Backup features including the creation and storage of an Archival Backup, the ability to
store up to two additional User created Backups, and the ability to create an Emergency
Bootable CD for System Recovery.
The QuickBack backup feature is only one part of a complete computer backup strategy. As
mentioned above, if the entire hard drive becomes corrupted or if the hard drive itself becomes
defective then the QuickBack™ feature will not be able to restore the system. Even if the
System Recovery CD is used, it looks for the backup data on the hard drive. The periodic use
of an alternate backup tool is recommended to provide backups on external media in case of
catastrophic hard drive failures.
You may wish to purchase the upgraded full-featured Acronis True Image tool to be able to
backup and recover all data saved from an external drive.
Dis k P a r t it io n s
The hard drive is divided into several sections or “Partitions”. The C: partition is the primary
partition that contains the Windows files, Application Program files, User files, etc. The C:
Partition is used as the primary system boot drive for normal operations.
The D: partition contains space for QuickBack™ Backups of the C: Partition. The D: partition
has been made large enough to contain at least two standard-sized compressed Usergenerated backups.
The compressed backup copy of a partition can only be stored in one of the other partitions for
backup purposes. This allows you to overcome the most common disk corruption issues and to
restore the system back to the last saved state.
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Ho w to Ac c e s s Qu ic k B a c k ™ fo r In itia l S e t -Up a n d He lp
Fe a t u r e s
Once installed, the QuickBack™ feature can be accessed by clicking on the Acronis True Image
shortcut on the computer’s desktop. You can also access it by clicking on Start à All
Programs à Acronis à True Image. The program includes an easy to use wizard interface
and detailed HELP features. The startup screen is shown in Figure 71.
Figure 69. QuickBack™ Graphical User Interface
Ar c h ive B a c k u p
The original Archive Backup is created automatically when you select the “Install QuickBack™”
icon on the Desktop.
NOTE
The QuickBack™ install is a lengthy process involving an
automatic re-partitioning of the hard drive and the automatic
backup process. A USB or other physical keyboard should be
used for this operation.
The initial installation takes approximately 25 minutes. Subsequent user initiated backups will
take less time. The system should be connected to external power prior to the initial installation
or any subsequent user backup in order to ensure the backup process completes without
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interruption. The Archive Backup contains the original C and D partitions and is stored in a
compressed form in a hidden partition on the system hard disk.
This hidden partition is not visible or accessible to you with the standard system file access
toolset. To use the Archive Backup to restore the hard drive, press the F11 option (with external
keyboard) when prompted during the system boot to immediately start the standalone True
Image Application.
NOTE
If you choose the “Restore Original System Installation” option,
any changes or additions to either of these two partitions since
the initial QuickBack™ installation will be lost. This includes User
Backups that have been placed in the D partition area.
Within the True Image application, you can select the “Restore Original System Installation”
button and follow the on-screen directions to restore the entire Archive Backup onto the C and D
partitions of the System Hard Drive.
Us e r B a c k u p s
You can create up to two User Backups of the C partition (Compressed copies of C are stored
up to the available space in the D partition). Backups are typically created as desired by using
the True Image application under Windows. Backups are stored into the D partition of the
system hard drive. Currently, with the existing C partition size, the size of the D partition allows
up to two Backups to be saved at one time.
If you increase the C partition significantly with the addition of new software, then only one
backup copy can be stored. With the addition of very large amounts of user data it is possible to
grow the partition content large enough that it cannot be compressed into the available space
on the D partition (In this case the True Image will inform you that no backup into the requested
location is possible).
System Recovery CD
You can create a System Recovery CD using the True Image Application. For example, if the C
drive becomes corrupted (system fails to boot normally), the Recovery CD allows you to boot
the system to the True Image Application. You can then restore the C partition from one of the
Backups.
Note that you create the Recovery CD using Windows and an attached CD disk drive with write
capability. To create the Bootable CD, please refer to your Windows documentation. To boot
from the Recovery CD, follow the procedure in Table 20.
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Table 19. Boot the X7 from the Recovery CD
STEP
ACTION
1.
Connect a USB CD-ROM Drive to the USB port.
2.
Place the recovery CD in the CD drive.
3.
Select Boot Manager.
4.
Boot the system and press the  key when the ARMOR splash screen
appears.
5.
Select the CD drive (the exact text depends on the type of drive being used).
The recovery disc can actually make a brand new backup, which can be handy if you want to
copy a data partition on a PC that’s no longer bootable.
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8. MAINTAINING YOUR ARMOR X7
Removing and Replacing the Solid State Drive
The solid state drive is located in the Flexspace compartment in the back of the computer, as
shown in Figure 72. Follow the procedure in Table 21 to remove and replace the drive.
NOTE
The solid state drive should only be removed or installed by a qualified
technician in a controlled environment.
Figure 70. X7 Solid State Drive Location
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Table 20. Remove and Replace the Solid State Drive
STEP
ACTION
1.
Power down the computer and disconnect any external power.
2.
Place the computer face down on a clean surface and remove 14 Philips screws
from the cooling register/cover then remove the cover.
3.
Lift up on the drive and carefully disconnect it from the computer.
4.
Insert the replacement drive.
5.
Replace the back cover and secure with the 14 Philips screws.
Removing and Replacing the Batteries
Refer to Table 22 and Figure 73 to remove and replace a battery.
CAUTION!
Only one battery at a time can be removed and replaced during
operation without causing loss of data or system shutdown.
Connect external power first before removing both batteries.
NOTE
If your X7 has only one battery pack, install it in the left side
(primary) battery slot.
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Table 21. Remove and Replace a Battery
STEP
ACTION
1.
2.
3.
4.
Push and hold the battery latch to disengage the locking bar and slide the battery
pack away from the computer case.
To install a battery, place the flat surface of the battery on the compartment tray
with the locking slots facing toward the computer.
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.
Release the battery latch to lock the battery in place.
SECONDARY
BATTERY
PACK
PRIMARY
BATTERY
PACK
BATTERY
LATCH
Figure 71. X7 Battery Pack Locations
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Installing a SIM Card
Before you can activate and use your WWAN radio, a valid SIM card from your network service
provider needs to be installed. The SIM card is installed in a socket located inside the rear
compartment, as shown in Figure 74.
Follow the procedure in Table 23 to access the rear compartment and install the SIM Card.
NOTE
This procedure should only be performed by a qualified technician in a
controlled environment.
CAUTION!
Circuit boards containing electrostatic discharge (ESD) sensitive
devices are exposed in this compartment. Static-free handling is
required to prevent possible damage to the components.
Table 22. Installing a SIM Card
STEP
ACTION
1.
2.
3.
Power down the computer and disconnect
any external power.
4.
Carefully pry up the register at the slot
provided (Figure 74) and remove.
CONDITION OR INDICATION
Remove the batteries.
Place the computer face down on a clean
surface and remove the 14 Philips screws
securing the cooling register.
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COVER
REMOVAL
SLOT
Figure 72. X7 Rear Compartment
STEP
ACTION
5.
Place a fingertip in the notch on the left
side of the SIM socket cover and slide the
cover to the right until you feel an indent,
then lift up.
6.
Insert the SIM card with the corner notch
at the lower left.
CONDITION OR INDICATION
NOTCH
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7.
Gently press the cover down and slide to
the left to lock in place.
8.
Reinstall the cooling register and secure
with the 14 Philips screws. Be careful not
to over-tighten the screws.
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Installing a Micro SD or SDHC Card
The micro SD card socket is located inside the rear compartment, as shown in Figure 75. Follow
the procedure in Table 24 to install the card.
MICRO SD
CARD
SOCKET
COVER
REMOVAL
SLOT
Figure 73. Micro SD Card Socket
Table 23. Installing the SC Card
STEP
ACTION
CONDITION OR INDICATION
1.
2.
3.
Power down the computer
disconnect any external power.
and
4.
Carefully pry up the cooling register at
the slot provided (Figure 75) and
remove.
5.
Carefully lift the socket cover and
insert the SD card all the way into the
cover.
Remove the batteries.
Place the computer face down on a
clean surface and remove the 14
Philips screws securing the cooling
register.
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ACTION
6.
7.
8.
Press the card down until it locks in
place.
Replace the cooling register
secure with 14 Philips screws.
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and
Reinstall the batteries and re-connect
external power if desired.
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Changing the BIOS Settings
Follow the procedure in Table 25 to access the BIOS setup utility and verify settings or make
changes. You can use the active pen (not a stylus or fingertip) to navigate the setup screens
and select options, or you can connect an external keyboard to one of the USB ports.
Contact DRS Technical Support if you have any questions about the BIOS settings for your
ARMOR X7.
CAUTION!
Incorrectly setting the BIOS options could cause the X7 to become
unstable or render it completely inoperable. Move carefully through
the menus and use caution when making changes. Read the
description of each change in the right-hand column before making
any adjustments.
NOTE
If you make permanent changes as a result of an upgrade or
addition of new equipment, be sure to keep a record of the
changes. Table 26 provides a handy place to record these changes.
Always record the previous value in case you have to return to that
value.
Table 24. Access the BIOS Setup Utility.
STEP
ACTION
1.
You can use the active pen to navigate in the BIOS setup screens or you can attach a
USB keyboard to the USB port on the right side of the computer.
2.
Start the computer and as soon as the DRS logo appears, tap on the screen until you
hear a beep. A small options menu will be displayed.
3.
Select Launch System Setup to open the Setup Utility main screen.
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4.
Use the LEFT and RIGHT ARROW keys to highlight the desired menu page (listed at
the top of the screen) and press ENTER to select the menu.
5.
Use the UP and DOWN ARROW keys to scroll through the page settings and to
highlight a particular setting or sub-option.
6.
Select ENTER to access the sub-options under a highlighted option. Press ESC to
return to the previous option or menu.
7.
Use the F5 and F6 keys to cycle through the available options and highlight the
desired value to change.
8.
Select ESC to exit the option.
9.
Use the arrow keys to move to the next option.
When all changes have been made, select F10 to exit and save your changes or
10. select ESC to exit without saving any changes. The computer will resume booting.
Table 25. Record Bios Changes Here
SETTING
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Changing the Power Button Default A
Follow the procedure in Table 27 to change the default actions of the Power button.
Table 26. Changing the Power Button Default Actions
ACTION
STEP
CONDITION OR INDICATION
1.
Select Start à Control Panel à The Power Options dialog window is
Hardware & Sound à Power Options
displayed.
2.
The Systems Settings window opens as
From the left panel, select Choose what
shown in Figure 76.
the power buttons do.
NOTE
The X10gx does not have a Sleep
button so ignore the bottom set
of options.
3.
Click on the pull-down menus in the On The pull-down menu options are shown in
battery and Plugged in columns and Figure 76.
select the desired action.
4.
Click on the Save Changes button at
the bottom of the window.
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Figure 74. Power Button Settings Options
Caring For the Display Screen
With minimal maintenance, your X7 display will last for many years. When operating on the
desktop, you should not use an abrasive or metallic pointer as this may damage the screen. We
recommend using the pen that came with your computer or your fingertip. Use a plastic cleaner
such as Plexus™ to clean the pen tip.
CAUTION!
Do not exceed 60 psi when using compressed air to clean the
display. Damage to the screen surface could result.
Be careful not to let sand or grit stay on the screen as this can scratch the surface if wiped with
a cloth. Clean the display surface first with dry compressed air.
Any non-ammonia based glass cleaner or dish soap and water can be used to clean the display
screen. Always spray the glass cleaner on the cloth or towel and then wipe the screen.
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Use a lint-free swab or soft brush to remove stubborn foreign matter. If necessary use a small
amount of alcohol or dish soap. DO NOT attempt to remove stuck particles with a fingernail or
other hard object.
Monitoring the Health of Your ARMOR X7
The X7 may be subjected to extreme temperature variations that can affect the internal
operating temperature of the computer. So long as these internal temperatures remain within
the operating design parameters, the computer should not experience any loss of functionality.
If you are experiencing problems and suspect that they are temperature related, you can
monitor the internal temperature of the X7. Click on Start à All Programs à ARMORutils or
double-click on the ARMORutils icon on the desktop to open the ARMORutils main window (see
Figure 77). The window displays the following internal temperatures of the X7 computer:
•
•
•
•
CPU core temperature (three measurements)
Main Board temperature
Battery #1 temperature
Battery #2 temperature
Figure 75. ARMORutils Diagnostics Dialog Window
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Ge n e r a tin g a Lo g o f Te m p e r a tu r e Va r ia t io n s
If a problem is occurring over time, you can record system temperature variations over time by
creating a temperature variation log file. Follow the procedure in Table 28 to set up the log file.
Table 27. Generate a Temperature Variation Log
STEP
ACTION
CONDITION OR INDICATION
1.
Select START à All PROGRAMS à The page opens as shown in Figure 77.
ARMORutils
and
select
the
Diagnostics page.
2.
Click on the Event Recording button.
3.
Enter a name for the log file in the File The name should be in the format
Name field.
xxxxx.txt
4.
In the Path field, enter the path to the
folder where you want the log file to
reside or click on the Set Path button
and select the folder.
5.
Select START TEMPERATURE LOG to
begin
generating
record
of
temperature changes over time.
6.
Select the STOP TEMPERATURE LOG A sample log file is shown in Figure 79.
option to stop recording temperatures.
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Figure 76. ARMORutils Event Recording Window
[Update image to Win 7]
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Figure 77. Sample Temperature Log File
[“Core X” column headers do not correspond to Diagnostics dialog window titles (T0, T1,
T2….)
“System Temp” column header is “Core T2” in the Diagnostics dialog window titles]
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9. DIS P LAY MANAGEMENT
Brightness Adjustment
The brightness of an LCD display is controlled by adjusting the intensity of the backlight. The
backlight level for the X7 can be controlled manually or automatically.
Ma n u a l B r ig h t n e s s Ad ju s tm e n t
Your ARMOR X7 computer is pre-set for manual adjustment of screen brightness. The backlight
level can be adjusted manually in two ways: by pressing a button sequence on the control panel
or by adjusting the slider in the Backlight Setup dialog window of ARMORutils.
Us in g a Bu t to n S e q u e n c e
Press the Fn button once (do not hold) and then repeatedly press the P1 button. The brightness
will increase in steps until it reaches 100%, then will start over at minimum brightness.
Us in g th e AR MO Ru tils Ba c klig h t S e tu p Dia lo g
Double-click on the ARMORutils desktop icon and select the Backlight Setup button. The
Backlight Setup dialog opens as shown in Error! Reference source not found..
Figure 78. Armor Utilities Screen – Backlight Tab
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Press the UP or DOWN buttons repeatedly with the pen or a fingertip to move the slider and
adjust the backlight level. The % brightness is displayed in a field on the right. You can also use
the stylus with the up and down arrows next to this field to adjust the slider.
Au t o m a t ic Ad ju s t m e n t
Open the Backlight Setup dialog in ARMORutils and click on the Automatic button. The
backlight level will now be controlled by the light sensor. If the surrounding light decreases, the
brightness will also decreases proportionally; if the surrounding light increases, the brightness
will increase.
NOTE
You must keep the light sensor uncovered to allow proper
automatic brightness adjustment.
Au t o m a t ic Mo d e P r o file s
Select one of the profiles that best controls the range of backlight levels to suit your work
environment.
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Calibrating the Display in Windows 7
You can access both touch screen and pen screen calibration routines using ARMORutils or
using the Tablet PC Settings utility in Control Panel.
Us in g AR MO R u t ils
This capability is not currently available.
Us in g th e Ta b le t P C S e tt in g s Ut ilit y in Co n t r o l P a n e l
Table 28. Calibrate the Display Using the Tablet PC Settings Utility
STEP
1.
ACTION
CONDITION OR INDICATION
Select Start à Control Panel à The Tablet PC Settings dialog window
Hardware and Sound à Tablet PC opens, as shown in Figure 81.
Settings.
Figure 79. Tablet PC Settings Window
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2.
If you have a second pen or touch
screen display connected, be sure the
display you want to calibrate is
selected in the Display field.
3.
If you are not having problems with The Calibrate Pen or Touch Input
screen calibration and want to do a Screens window opens, as shown below:
quick 4-point calibration, click on the
Calibrate button.
Otherwise, go to Step 5.
4.
Choose the type of screen to calibrate
and follow the on-screen instructions.
NOTE
If you do not have an external keyboard
connected, you can invoke the ESC
command using the Input Panel virtual
keyboard. Hover with the pen or tap on
the screen in the upper left corner near
the left edge. The keyboard will appear.
5.
If you are having screen calibration The Reset Pen or Touch Input Screens
problems or want to do a precision 16- window opens, as shown below:
point calibration, lick on the Reset
button
6.
Select the screen calibration you want The current screen calibration points are
to reset.
reset to their default values and the
selection screen closes.
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7.
Click on Calibrate and select the NOTE: A shield symbol next to the
screen you want to calibrate.
screen type (shown below) indicates the
calibration data has been reset and is not
calibrated; a green arrow indicates that
the screen is calibrated.
8.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
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Calibrating the Display in Windows XP
You can access both screen calibration routines through ARMORutils or access the pen screen
calibration through the Pen Tablet Properties utility and the touch screen calibration through
the Touch Settings utility in Control Panel.
Us in g AR MO R u t ils
This capability is not currently available.
Us in g th e P e n Ta b le t P r o p e r t ie s Utilit y (P e n S c r e e n
O n ly)
The pen screen should be calibrated using the procedure in Table 30.
Table 29. Calibrate the Pen Screen Using the Pen Tablet Properties Utility
STEP
1.
ACTION
CONDITION OR INDICATION
Select Start à Control Panel à The Pen Tablet Properties dialog window
Hardware and Sound à Pen Tablet opens, as shown in Figure 82.
Properties.
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Figure 80. Pen Tablet Properties Utility Window
2.
Click on the Calibrate tab.
3.
If you have a second pen or touch
screen display connected, be sure
the display you want to calibrate is
selected in the Monitor field.
4.
Click on the Calibrate button and
follow the on-screen instructions.
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Us in g th e To u c h S e tt in g s Ut ilit y (Win d o w s XP )
Calibrate the touch screen using the procedure in Table 31.
Table 30. Calibrate the Touch Screen Using the Touch Settings Utility
STEP
ACTION
CONDITION OR INDICATION
7.
Select Start à Control Panel à The Touch Settings dialog window opens,
Hardware and Sound à Touch as shown in Figure 83.
Settings.
8.
Click on the Calibrate button and
follow the on-screen instructions.
Figure 81. Touch Settings Utility Window
Figure 82. Computer PC Settings Display Tab
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Rotating the Screen (Touch or Pen)
Your ARMOR X7 supports the Windows function of rotating the screen between Landscape and
Portrait layout mode. In landscape mode (default orientation), the long axis of the screen is
along the top and bottom of the display. In portrait mode, you turn the computer 90° and the
long axis of the screen is along the left and right sides of the display.
There are three ways to rotate the screen:
•
By using the Intel Graphics options via the desktop or icon tray
•
By using the Intel Graphics and Media Control panel
•
By using a hot key combination with an external keyboard
NOTE
If you lose calibration when rotating the screen and cannot use the
pen to return to the default orientation, attach an external keyboard
and press Ctrl+Alt+Up Arrow. This will return the display to the
default landscape orientation.
Us in g th e In te l Gr a p h ic s Op tio n s
Right click anywhere on the desktop or click on the Intel Graphics icon
in the icon tray (you
may have to show hidden icons) and select Graphics Options à Rotation. Then select one of
the four rotation angles as shown in Figure 85. NOTE: The “Normal” position is the default
landscape orientation as shown in Error! Reference source not found..
Figure 83. Intel Graphics Screen Rotation Options (from icon tray)
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You can rotate the screen clockwise in four 90 degree steps, alternating between portrait and
landscape orientation, or you can rotate it 180° or 270°.
Us in g th e In te l Gr a p h ic s a n d Me d ia C o n tr o l P a n e l
Right-click anywhere on the desktop or click on the Intel Graphics icon
in the icon tray and
select Graphics Properties to open the Intel Graphics and Media Control Panel, as shown in
Figure 86. Select the rotation angle and click OK.
Figure 84. Intel Graphics and Media Control Panel
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Us in g a Ke yb o a r d “ Ho t Ke y” C o m b in a tio n
Open the Intel Graphics and Media Control Panel and select Options and Support à Hot Key
Manager. A list of pre-assigned (default) hot key combinations is displayed in the right panel, as
shown in Figure 87. You can use these default combinations or specify a combination of your
own.
To use a hot key combination, connect a USB keyboard and enter the combination.
Figure 85. Intel Graphics Panel Hot Key Manager
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10. BATTERY MANAGEMENT
The Lithium Ion batteries used in your ARMOR X7 computer offer the best technology available
today. These ‘Smart Batteries’ provide ARMOR X7 users with the greatest power density and
the most accurate “fuel gauge” possible. To achieve the best possible performance from your
batteries, we recommend using and maintaining the batteries in accordance with the
instructions provided in this section.
DRS recommends that you fully charge your batteries before using the computer on batteries
alone. If you do not plan to use your computer immediately, be aware that the batteries will
discharge at a slow rate even when not in use.
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.
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Safety and Handling Considerations for Your
Batteries
Please use the following safety rules when handling and using lithium-Ion batteries.
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Do not expose the batteries to very high temperatures such as an open flame.
Do not short circuit the battery contacts or reverse their polarity.
Do not let children play with the batteries.
Do not crush, dent or allow any deformation of the batteries.
Do not disassemble or open the batteries or try to alter or bypass the internal safety
circuits.
Avoid exposing the batteries to wet or extremely humid conditions.
Avoid exposing the batteries to electrostatic discharge.
Avoid dropping the batteries.
Do not use in, or connect the batteries to, any other devices.
Do not allow batteries to remain discharged for more than 1 week
When to Charge a Battery
Ne w ly R e c e ive d B a tt e r ie s
Due to current regulations regarding shipment of Lithium Ion batteries, received batteries will
arrive in a partially charged condition, typically with a maximum charge of 30%-50%. When you
receive new batteries, you should fully charge them prior to using the computer on batteries
alone.
Dis c o n n e c t e d B a tt e r ie s
To check a battery that is disconnected from the computer, press the battery button to activate
the fuel gauge (see Figure 7). The lowest indicator will flash when the battery is at 10% charge
or below. Because batteries will continue to self-discharge slightly even when disconnected,
DRS recommends you recharge your batteries as soon as possible after they reach the 20%
level (LED #1 on steady).
In s ta lle d B a t te r ie s
When an installed battery’s charge drops below 10%, a warning message, similar to the one in
Figure 88 will appear on the screen. At this point, the battery is in a fully depleted charge state
(between 10% and 3%) and you risk having the computer shut down unexpectedly if you
continue normal operations beyond this point.
To avoid a sudden shutdown and possible data loss, you should recharge your batteries as
soon as you see the warning message, or replace them immediately with fresh batteries.
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Fu lly De p le te d B a t te r ie s
A battery is considered fully depleted when its charge falls below 10%. A lithium battery that is
not installed in the X7 will self discharge at the rate of about 0.3% per day or 3% every 10 days
(faster in higher temperature conditions). A fully depleted battery is therefore in danger of
becoming overly discharged (below the 3% charge level) after about 23 days.
To protect the life of your batteries, DRS recommends you wait no longer than 10 days to
recharge a fully depleted battery.
CAUTION!
Batteries that are allowed to discharge below the 3% charge level
may not be recoverable and may have to be discarded.
How to Charge Your Batteries
Us in g th e X7 Co m p u te r
The X7 batteries automatically begin charging when installed in the computer and external
power is applied.
To recharge the batteries using the computer, plug the circular connector of the AC adapter into
the AC adapter port on the left side of the ARMOR X7, or into the PWR connector on a desk
dock unit. If your X7 is installed in a vehicle dock, the batteries will charge whenever vehicle
battery power is available.
Us in g th e Op tio n a l X7 Ex te rn a l Ba tte r y Ch a rg e r
The X7 external battery charger () will charge a single battery in about 2.5 hours, or two
batteries in about 4.5 hours. For instructions on using the external battery charger, see
Appendix B, Using the X7 External Battery Charger
Ch a rg in g Tim e
The charging time for a fully depleted battery (10% charge or less) is approximately 1-2 hours
depending on battery capacity and temperature. Two fully depleted batteries will take
approximately twice as long to charge, or about 4 hours. Using the computer during charging
will lengthen the recharge time depending on backlight setting, computer usage and
surrounding temperature.
Don’t be alarmed if batteries feel warm to the touch during the charging process.
NOTE
If the internal battery temperature exceeds 45°C during charging, the
computer will suspend the charging cycle until the temperature
drops back into the normal operating range.
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NOTE
The charging cycle is not linear and the last 20% of charge takes
proportionally longer to complete than the first 80% of charge time.
S e le c tin g Ho w to Ch a rg e Yo u r Ba t te rie s
If you have two batteries installed, you can select if both will charge at the same time
(simultaneous mode) or if the battery with the lowest charge will charge first (sequential mode).
The default mode is simultaneous.
S im u lta n e o u s Mo d e
In simultaneous mode, both batteries will charge at the same time regardless of individual
battery charge level.
S e q u e n tia l Mo d e
If you choose sequential mode, 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.
Follow the procedure in Table 32 to select if your batteries will charge simultaneously or
sequentially.
Table 31. Select How to Charge the Batteries
STEP
ACTION
CONDITION OR INDICATION
1.
Connect external power.
2.
Double-click on the ARMORutils icon on The Battery Monitor dialog page opens.
the desktop and select the Battery
Monitor dialog page from the Main
screen.
3.
Click on the Charger Settings button.
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CONDITION OR INDICATION
NOTE
If total system current exceeds 4
amps
during
charging,
the
charger will switch to sequential
battery charging.
4.
Select Charge Both (simultaneous) or
Charge Lowest First (sequential).
How to Tell When Batteries Have Finished
Charging
While the batteries are charging, the fuel gauge LEDs will light to indicate the current level of
charge and the amber battery status LED will be on steady. When the batteries are fully
charged, all five fuel gauge LEDs will be on steady and the battery status LED will be off.
Te m p e r a t u r e C a n Affe c t Re c h a r g in g Tim e s
DRS has included temperature sensors in the battery circuit to protect the cells when a high or
low temperature condition occurs. Recharging a battery under extreme temperature conditions
can force the charger to suspend charging until the temperature returns to a safe level. This can
occur if the internal temperature of the battery falls below -10°C (14°F) or exceeds 45°C
(113°F).
Battery Operating Time
The total operating time for the ARMOR X7 with two fully charged 2400 mAh batteries at a
nominal room temperature is approximately 4 hours. For a single battery, the operating time is
approximately 2.5 hours. Legacy batteries with lower capacity will have correspondingly shorter
operating times.
Operating times will vary depending on backlight setting (brightness), wireless and GPS radio
activity, Ethernet network activity, and utility and software applications that are currently running.
The operating time can also be reduced when the batteries are near the temperature extremes.
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Operating under Low Battery Conditions
Lo w Ba tte r y Le ve l
Your ARMOR X7 is designed to operate even when the battery is depleted (<10% charge).
When the total charge drops below 10% (low battery level), a low battery alert message will be
displayed, as shown in Figure 88. At this point, DRS recommends you connect external power
to recharge the batteries or replace one or both batteries with fresh batteries.
Figure 86. Low Battery Alert Message
Re s e r ve Ba tte r y Le ve l
When the remaining charge reaches 7% (reserve battery level), another message will be
displayed stating that you are operating on reserve power. At this point, you need to save your
work and then connect external power, replace the batteries or shut down the computer.
Critic a l Ba tte r y Le v e l
When the remaining charge reaches 5% (critical battery level), the battery icon in the task tray
will indicate a critical battery level and Windows will automatically place your computer into
hibernation mode. Hibernation is a low-power mode that first saves your current session to the
hard drive and then performs an orderly shutdown. To resume your session where you left off,
press the Power button to restart the computer.
CAUTION!
If the total battery charge drops to 3% or lower while the computer
is operating, the computer will shut down abruptly with the loss of
any work in progress. Normally, the automatic shutdown at the 5%
point will prevent this happening, but heavy demands on the
batteries may cause the battery charge to drop too quickly for the
computer to react and perform a safe shutdown.
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Wh a t t o Do if Yo u Ge t a Lo w B a t te r y Ale r t
DRS recommends you do one of the following immediately should you get a low battery alert:
•
•
•
Connect external power and begin recharging the batteries
Replace one or both of the batteries with a fully charged battery.
Save your work and perform a normal system shutdown.
Avo id in g O ve r ly-Dis c h a r g in g Yo u r Ba t te r ie s
The following suggestions will help avoid an overly-discharged condition.
•
Do not store the X7 for long periods with the batteries installed. Even when the unit is
powered off, the tablet still draws a small amount of power from the batteries.
•
Do not store X7 batteries in a fully depleted condition for long periods of time. The X7
batteries will further self-discharge over time at a rate of about 10% a month or 3% every
10 days. The batteries should be recharged to 40% of full charge every 3-4 months of
storage.
Wh a t t o Do fo r O ve r ly-Dis c h a r g e d B a tt e r ie s
The Armor Tablet X7 has an internal Level 2 smart battery charger. One of the features of this
charger is that it will attempt to recover a battery that has been too deeply discharged (3% or
less). This is done by applying a trickle current of 80 milliamps for about 3 minutes. This process
normally injects enough energy into the battery to allow normal re-charging to occur. If the
recovery process is successful, the 20% LED will begin flashing or be on steady. Allow the
battery to charge normally.
If this recovery process does not work (20% LED will not light), perform the procedure in Table
33.
Table 32. Recover an Overly-discharged Battery.
STEP
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
ACTION
Remove both batteries.
Wait 5 seconds.
Reinstall both batteries.
Repeat steps 1-4 up to a maximum of five times.
If the batteries still fail to start re-charging, they will have to be replaced.
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Battery Capacity
A battery’s capacity is it’s ability to hold the maximum charge that it was designed to carry. This
capacity gradually decreases over time due to chemical aging, temperature extremes and
usage. Once a battery’s capacity drops below 80% of its designed rating, it is considered at the
end of it’s life and would normally be replaced. However, some batteries may still be usable.
CAUTION!
Permanent battery capacity loss is greatest at elevated
temperatures with the battery fully charged. Do not leave batteries
installed in your X7 with external power connected in high
temperature surroundings for days or weeks at a time.
Discharge/Recharge Cycles
Lithium ion batteries do not need to be deeply discharged periodically to maintain capacity like
other NiCad or other rechargeable batteries. In fact, deep discharges have a negative effect on
the battery’s capacity and operating life.
Each time a lithium ion battery is deeply discharged (< 30%) and then recharged (either during
normal operation or conditioning), the system records the event as a “cycle.” Each of these
deep discharge/recharge cycles has a small cumulative effect on the overall capacity and life of
the battery and, on average, after approximately 300-400 cycles at nominal room temperature,
the battery is a candidate for replacement (sooner if used primarily in high temperatures).
The accumulated cycles are recorded in the Charge Cycles Count field of each Battery
Information window in ARMORutils (see Figure 51).
Battery Conditioning
Battery conditioning is only recommended if you suspect that ARMORutils or the battery fuel
gauge is not reporting the battery charge correctly, as conditioning adds to the charge cycle
count.
Battery conditioning is a 3-step process consisting of an initial full charge, followed by a full
discharge and finally followed by a full recharge. Each step is displayed in the Conditioning
Status panel of the ARMORutils Battery Conditioning window (see Figure 89).
Follow the procedure in Table 34 to condition a battery.
NOTE
You must have external power connected to condition a battery.
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NOTE
The conditioning process can take 3-5 hours to complete. Ensure
external power remains connected for the duration of the
conditioning period.
NOTE
If the internal battery temperature exceeds 45°C during conditioning,
the charging circuit will suspend the conditioning cycle until the
temperature drops back into the normal operating range.
Table 33. Conditioning a Battery
STEP
ACTION
1.
2.
Connect external power.
3.
Select Bay 1 Only, Bay 2 Only or All
Bays
4.
5.
Click on Start Cycle.
CONDITION OR INDICATION
The Battery Conditioning window opens,
Open the Battery and Charger Monitor
as shown in Figure 89.
page in ARMORutils and Click on the
Conditioning Menu button.
To terminate the conditioning process at
any time, click on Terminate Cycle.
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Figure 87. ARMORutils Battery Conditioning Window
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How to Optimize Battery Operating Time
The total operating time for your ARMOR X7 is greater than 8 hours with two batteries installed
and up to 4 hours with a single battery. However, this is dependent on a variety of factors
including temperature, backlight setting and computer usage.
You can help ensure the maximum performance of your batteries by optimizing your computer’s
power management features. For some suggested ways to do this, select Start à Control
Panel à Hardware and Sound and click on the Power Options icon.
There are three power plan options: Balanced, High Performance and Power Saver. DRS
recommends that you use the Balanced plan until you are more familiar with the usage
demands on your tablet.
How to Monitor Battery Usage
You can monitor the charge level of each battery in two ways: by clicking on the Battery/Plug
icon in the task bar (the battery icon changes to a plug icon when external power is connected)
to open a Windows 7 battery window or by selecting the Battery Monitor page in ARMORutils
to open the Battery Monitor page.
O p e n t h e Ta s k B a r B a t te r y Win d o w
Click on the Battery/Plug icon in the Task Tray to open the Windows 7 battery window, as
shown in Figure 90. The example on the left shows the battery symbol when the X7 is operating
on battery power alone. The example on the right shows the battery symbol when external
power is connected and the battery is charging (NOTE: The charge times and levels are not
related in these examples).
Figure 88. Windows Battery Window Icon Examples
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O p e n t h e AR MO R u tils B a tt e r y Mo n it o r P a g e
Double-click on the ARMORutils icon on the desktop and select the Battery Monitor button to
open the Battery and Charger Monitor page, as shown in Figure 91.
Figure 89. ARMORutils Battery Monitor Page
When to Replace a Battery
Battery life is affected by the age of the battery, its operating temperature and the number of
discharge/charge cycles that it goes through over time. Industry surveys report that “average
daily use” (8 hours or less at nominal room temperature) equates to approximately 300-400
cycles per year. Batteries operating at this level of usage that are properly cared for can last as
long as two years or even longer. However, if the batteries are in constant use (24/7), subjected
to frequent temperature extremes or are subjected to complete discharging frequently they will
deteriorate more rapidly. Under these conditions, DRS recommends at least an annual
replacement.
To determine the age of the battery, check the lot number on the battery label (see Figure 92).
This number is the date (mm/yy) the battery was shipped from DRS.
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SHIPPING DATE
NEED NEW LABEL IMAGE
Figure 90. ARMOR X7 Battery Label Example
Battery Warranty
Your X7 battery is warranted against all defects in material and workmanship for a period of 1
year from shipment from DRS.
Because of the many variables associated with usage and aging, DRS is not responsible for
battery capacity performance except as affected by factory defects or workmanship in the
battery.
Where to Purchase Replacement Batteries
Your ARMOR X7 uses long lasting Lithium Ion batteries that are custom made for DRS Tactical
Systems, Inc. If you need to purchase replacement batteries, notify your sales representative,
authorized reseller or contact DRS Technical Support.
Do not substitute any other batteries. Substituting batteries could damage the X7 and may void
your computer warranty.
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How to Store Batteries When Not in Use
The following storage tips will help you optimize the capacity and performance of your batteries.
S h o r t -Te r m S t o r a g e
•
If your X7 will not be in use for 7-30 days, it is recommended that the batteries first be
charged and then removed from the computer for short-term storage.
•
Batteries can be stored at temperatures of 32ºF to 95ºF (0ºC to 35ºC) and a humidity of
45-85%
•
When possible, store them in a cool dry place at room temperature or below. The best
place to store them is in a refrigerator at a temperature of 35 - 40°F.
•
Do not leave batteries in direct sunlight or in any other unusually hot location. A battery
will deteriorate more quickly if stored in high temperatures such as a vehicle in the hot
sun.
Protect the battery contacts from accidentally touching other battery contacts or any
metal objects to prevent a short circuit and possible arcing or explosion.
•
Lo n g -Te r m S t o r a g e
•
If your X7 will not be in use for 30 days or longer, the batteries should be placed in longterm storage.
•
Prepare the batteries for storage by placing them in the computer with external power
disconnected and allow the charge to drop to 40%.
LiION batteries self discharge at the rate of about 10% per month. While in long-term
storage, you should recharge the batteries every 3-4 months to a charge level of 40%.
To check a battery’s remaining charge, insert it in the X7, power up the unit and select
the Battery Monitor button from the ARMORutils main window.
•
•
Battery Tips for Best Performance
•
Recharge a battery within 24 hours of a full discharge. Batteries remaining in a fully
discharged state longer than 24 hours may deteriorate more quickly.
•
Battery charging should be done at temperatures between 32°F (0°C) to 95°F (35°C),
but preferably at room temperature. The battery could deteriorate more quickly when
charged at high temperatures.
•
When operating your ARMOR X7 on external power for extended periods of time (1
week or longer), it’s best to remove the batteries and store them in a cool place until
needed.
•
If batteries are removed for longer than 30 days, refer to How to Store Batteries When
Not in Use.
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If possible, allow a battery to warm or cool to the temperature of your surroundings
before installing it in the tablet.
Disposing Of Your Batteries
Lithium-ion batteries are fully recyclable and should not be simply thrown away. Please help
protect our environment by turning in your defective batteries to an authorized recycler, or send
them back to DRS.
DRS Tactical Systems supports recycling of batteries and will take back your batteries using a
Returned Material Authorization (RMA) form. Please contact the DRS Technical Support center
toll-free at 1-888-872-1100 for more information.
Follow these precautions when handling or returning used batteries:
•
•
•
Insulate the battery contacts with tape.
Do not disassemble the batteries.
Package the batteries so that they cannot move around or make
contact with each other.
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11. DRS TECHNICAL S UP P ORT
Before You Contact Us
Please have your local technical personnel check for network or custom software problems
before contacting DRS Technical Support with a problem.
How to Obtain Warranty Service
Before proceeding, please read the Error! Reference source not found..
Notice: DRS reserves the right to charge a No Fault Found (NFF) fee for any unit returned for
repair that is found to be fully operational.
1. Immediately notify DRS.
Inform DRS of your problem at one of the numbers below, or notify an authorized DRS Reseller.
In North America, call:
(888) 872-1100 or (321) 309-0599 – 24 hrs, 7 days a week
In the UK, call:
44-(0)-1252-730716
In Europe, call:
49-2246-915-99-77
2. Obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) Number.
If it is determined that your product needs to be returned for replacement or repair, a customer
service representative will give you an RMA number. The RMA number is required to return any
product to DRS, regardless of the reason for the return.
3. If you want to use our online RMA service, please ask for a Username and Password.
To access our online RMA service:
1) Go to www.drsarmor.com.
2) Click on the Support tab and select Online RMA.
3) At the login screen, enter your Username and Password.
4) Click on Send.
5) Fill out the online form.
6) Print a copy of the form for your records.
7) Select Send.
4. Include the Following Required Information with Your Product(s):
•
•
Company name, address and telephone number.
RMA number received from DRS (if applicable).
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Serial number of the product.
Date of purchase.
Your ship-to address and any special shipping requirements.
A detailed description of the problem.
5. Prepare your Products for Shipment.
• Use the original shipping container if possible to return your product.
• Remove the batteries and package them separately.
• If the original container is not available, wrap each item securely with bubble wrap or
suitable cushioning material.
• Enclose a copy of the RMA form.
• Enclose a description of the problem and any special notes for the repair technician.
6. Ship Your Product(s).
Ship your products to one of the addresses listed below:
NOTE
Transportation and insurance costs must be prepaid. DRS is not
responsible for loss or damage which may occur in transit.
NOTE
Before you ship any product(s) to DRS, be sure to back up the data on
any hard drive(s) and any other storage device(s). Remove any
confidential, proprietary or personal information and any removable
media such as floppy disks, CDs or PC Cards. DRS is not responsible
for any lost confidential, proprietary or personal information or
removable media or for corrupted data.
In North America, ship to:
DRS Tactical Systems, Inc.
1110 West Hibiscus Boulevard
Melbourne, Florida 32901 USA
ATTN: Service
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DRS Tactical Systems, LTD.
The Trading Estate
Farnham Surrey, GU9 9NN UK
ATTN: Brian Perkins
or:
International – Markus Breuch
Rathausstr. 10
53797 Lohmar, Germany
ATTN: Silke Zaigler
Once your product(s) are repaired or replaced under the terms specified in the warranty, DRS
will return your product(s), with shipping pre-paid, to the address included with your RMA.
If You Need Further Information
Please call us, fax us, email us, or visit our website.
Call us:
In North America, call:
In the UK, call:
(888) 872-1100 or (321) 309-0599
44-(0)-1252-730716
In Europe, call: 49-2246-915-99-77
Fax us:
In North America: 321-725-0496
In the UK, fax: 44-(0)-1252-730522
In Germany, fax: 49-2246-915-99-78
Email us:
For Support:
In North America or UK: support@drs-ts.com
In Europe: sales@drsarmor.eu
For Sales and Information
In North America or UK: Sales@drsarmor.com
In Europe, email: Sales@drsarmor.eu
Or Visit our website at:
www.drsarmor.com
For translation in German, click on “Deutsch” at the top of
the page.
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Warranty Information
DRS TACTICAL SYSTEMS, INC.
LIMITED WARRANTY – HARDWARE
ARMOR PRODUCTS
Ge n e r a l In fo r m a tio n
DRS Tactical Systems, Inc. (“DRS”) warrants for the duration of this warranty that the DRS ARMOR product(s) (“Product(s)”)
produced by DRS will be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service, subject to the terms and
conditions set forth herein. This warranty applies to the Products only and excludes, but is not limited to, all other products and
accessories supplied and/or distributed but not manufactured by DRS.
This warranty extends only to the original purchaser of Products from DRS or a DRS Authorized Reseller (“Original Purchaser”). It
is not transferable to anyone who subsequently purchases or obtains the Products from the Original Purchaser.
Le n g t h o f Wa r r a n t y
The warranty is valid for a period of three (3) years from the original date of the packing slip from DRS and/or an Authorized
Reseller. During this period, DRS will, at its option and expense, either repair or replace with new or reconditioned (of equal or
better quality) parts of any of the Products which prove to be defective, provided that such Products are returned in accordance with
the terms of this warranty. All exchanged parts and Products replaced under this warranty will become the property of DRS. If
repair or replacement is not feasible, DRS will, at its option, refund the purchase price of the Product(s) on a three year straight line
depreciation basis. Any replacement part or Product will be warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period or ninety (90)
days, whichever is longer.
Te r m s a n d C o n d it io n s
This warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship in the Products, as follows:
Term
3 years standard
Technical Assistance
Yes
Shipping Costs
Shipping costs of a Product to DRS are not included as part of this Warranty. Shipping
costs of a Product to the Original Purchaser after a warranty repair is included as part of this
warranty. If after receipt of a Product for repair under this warranty, it is later determined to
be a non-warranted repair, all shipping costs are to be paid by the Original Purchaser.
This warranty does not cover:

Non-DRS ARMOR products (accessories) under the original manufacturer’s warranty including, but not limited to, the carrying
case, PCMCIA cards, etc. Non-DRS ARMOR branded products are not covered under an extended warranty period.

Software, including the operating system and software added to the DRS ARMOR hardware products through our factoryintegration system, third-party software, or the reloading of software;

Scratches or abrasions to the Product’s LCD screen/display, and abusive wear of the LCD screens;

Consumables and High Wear Items. Batteries, Keyboards, Touch Pad, Touch Screen, AC Adaptor, and liquid crystal display
(LCD) are covered under the Limited Warranty for one (1) year.

Problems that result from external causes such as accident, fire, floods, or acts of God; abuse; misuse; or problems with
electrical power; servicing not authorized by DRS; failure to follow the Product instructions or failure to perform preventative
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maintenance; problems caused by using accessories, parts, or components not supplied by DRS; improper installation (to
include the absence of surge protection in vehicle installations), testing, operation, use or handling of the Product; or
unauthorized alteration of Products

Products with missing or altered service tags or serial numbers.

Products for which DRS has not received payment.

DRS is not responsible for and shall not be liable for transportation and insurance charges incurred in or damages resulting
from transporting the Products, Accessories and/or Replacement Products to DRS for warranty service.

DRS is not responsible for any third-party software created for use in the integration and/or operation of any Products,
Accessories and/or Replacement Products whether or not such third party software was installed by DRS. Maintenance and
support service for third-party software is the sole responsibility of the creator thereof.
Ad d itio n a l In fo r m a tio n
The agents, dealers, DRS Authorized Resellers and employees of DRS are not authorized to make any modifications to this
warranty, or additional warranties binding on DRS about or for Products, Accessories and/or products sold or supplied by DRS.
Additional statements, whether oral or written, except signed written statements from an officer of DRS, do not constitute warranties
and should not be relied upon.
The Product is not designed or certified for use in high risk applications including, but not limited to, the operation of nuclear
facilities, aircraft navigation or air traffic control systems, communications systems in which a failure thereof could cause death or
serious injury or property damage (e.g., emergency or 911 communications systems), medical systems, life support, weapons
systems or any other potentially life critical uses. Original Purchaser understands and agrees that DRS makes no assurances or
warranties that the Product is suitable for any such high risk uses.
DRS’ SOLE LIABILITY, AND ORIGINAL PURCHASER’S SOLE REMEDY, FOR ANY MALFUNCTIONS AND DEFECTS IN THE
PRODUCTS IS LIMITED TO REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT AS SET FORTH IN THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT. EXCEPT AS
OTHERWISE EXPRESSLY STATED HEREIN, DRS DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OTHERWISE ARISING FROM COURSE OF DEALING OR TRADE. NO
WARRANTIES WILL APPLY AFTER THE WARRANTY PERIOD HAS EXPIRED.
DRS HEREBY DISCLAIMS, AND THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER HEREBY AGREES, THAT DRS DOES NOT ACCEPT LIABILITY
BEYOND THE REMEDIES PROVIDED FOR IN THIS WARRANTY OR FOR ANY INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE,
SPECIAL, OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY LIABILITY FOR THIRD PARTY CLAIMS FOR
DAMAGES, FOR PRODUCTS NOT BEING AVAILABLE FOR USE, OR FOR LOST DATA OR LOST SOFTWARE.
NOTWITHSTANDING ANYTHING CONTAINED HEREIN, DRS’ TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY ALLEGED OR ACTUAL BREACH OF
WARRANTY WILL BE NO MORE THAN THE AMOUNT PAID FOR THE PRODUCT THAT IS THE SUBJECT OF ANY SUCH
CLAIM. THIS IS THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT FOR WHICH DRS SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE.
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Acronyms
ACRONYM
DEFINITION
AC
BIOS
CD-ROM
CDMA
CPU
DC
DVD
EDGE
EVDO
GB
GPRS
GPS
GSM
HDD
HSDPA
I/O
LCD
LED
OEM
PC
PCMCIA
RAM
SAS
SD
SIM card
SmBus
SODIMM
SSHD
SVGA
TFT
USB
VAC
VDC
VGA
WLAN
WWAN
XGA
alternating current
basic input/output system
compact disk – read only memory
code division multiple access
central processing unit
direct current
digital video disk
enhanced data rates for GSM evolution
evolution data only/evolution data optimized
gigabytes
general packet radio service
global positioning system
global system for mobile communications
hard disk drive
high-speed downlink packet access
Input/Output
liquid-crystal display
light-emitting diode
original equipment manufacturer
personal computer
personal computer memory card international association
random access memory
security attention sequence
secure digital
subscriber identity module
system management bus
small outline dual in-line memory module
solid-state hard drive
super VGA (maximum of 800 x600 pixels)
thin-film transistor
universal serial bus
volts AC
volts DC
video graphics array
wireless local area network
wireless wide area network
extended VGA (1024 x 768 pixels)
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Glossary
TERM
DEFINITION
ambient temperature
The temperature of the air surrounding an object
fully depleted battery
A lithium-ion battery that has discharged to a level of 3 % or below.
fully charged battery
A lithium-ion battery that has reached 100% of charge as indicated
by a steady 100% LED on the Battery Gauge on the Control Panel.
fully discharged battery
A lithium-ion battery that has discharged to a level between 10%
and 3% of charge, as indicated by a flashing 10% LED on the
Battery Gauge.
flexspace
A special compartment with a flexible communications interface for
custom circuit cards or modules.
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Appendix A
E x p la n a tio n o f P e n S id e B u tt o n Op tio n s
4th Click (Back)
Duplicates a 4th mouse button click – usually the Back command in
browser application.
5th Click (Forward)
Duplicates a 5th mouse button click – usually the Forward command in
browser application.
Click
Duplicates a left mouse button click.
Click Lock
Duplicates holding an object with the left mouse button; good for
dragging objects or selecting text or groups of objects. Press button to
grab, press to release.
Default
Sets the switch function to Right Click
Disabled
Disables the side switch.
Double Click
Generates a double-click action with a single press of the side switch.
Erase
Enables the pen tip to act like an eraser in handwriting applications
and in some paint and imaging editing programs.
Journal
Opens Microsoft Journal™ (only with versions of Windows that
include Microsoft Journal).
Keystroke…
Enables you to define special keystrokes. This function can also be
made available using the Pop-up Menu option (must be defined in the
Pop-up Menu tab of the Pen Computer Properties dialog.
Middle Click
Duplicates pressing the middle scroll button on a mouse.
Mode Toggle…
Toggles between Pen and Mouse mode if pre-configured in the PopUp Menu tab of the Pen Computer Properties dialog (see Windows
Control Panel).
Modifier…
Enables you to duplicate a shift, ctrl, alt or click function.
Open/Run…
Opens or runs a pre-selected application. This function can also be
made available using the Pop-up Menu option.
Pan/Scroll…
Enables you to use the pen like a hand to move a document or image
in any direction within an active window.
Pop-up Menu
Makes available selections enabled in the Pop-up Menu tab of the
Pen Computer Properties dialog (see Windows Control Panel).
Pressure Hold
Primarily used with painting programs to maintain the pressure of a
brush stroke.
Right Click
Duplicates a right mouse button click.
Computer PC Defined
Uses the pen settings defined in the Pen Options tab of the Pen and
Touch dialog window.
Computer
Panel
PC
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that support Computer PC).
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Appendix B
Us in g th e X7 E x te r n a l Ba t te r y C h a r g e r
The X7 battery charger can recharge a single battery in 2.5 hours and two batteries in less than
6 hours. You can remove or insert a battery at any time in the charge cycle without causing
damage to the charging circuits or to the battery.
Table 34. Charging a Battery
Step
Action
1.
Hold the battery with its connector
pointing down and the rounded edge of
the battery facing away from the
charger, as shown in Figure 93.
2.
Insert the battery into the bay and gently
press down to engage the locking
latches. Rock the battery slightly to
ensure the battery is locked in place.
3.
To remove the battery, press on the
spring-loaded battery release button
and lift the battery from the charging
bay.
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The battery button will snap into place
when the latch is engaged. The charging
will begin immediately, as indicated by
the steady yellow charge indicator.
When charging is complete, the yellow
LED will turn off and the green (fully
charged) LED will turn on.
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Figure 91. Inserting a Battery
Charger LED Status Indications
There are two status indicators for each battery bay. Table 36 lists the possible indicator
conditions and their meanings.
Table 35. Status Indicator Conditions
Status Indicator
Condition
Fully Charged Battery LED (green)
On steady with external power applied
and battery fully charged (>95%).
Off with external power disconnected or
battery charge <95%.
On steady with external power applied
and battery charging.
Flashing 1 sec on/1 sec off with external
power applied and battery temperature
above or below maximum limits.
Flashing 1 sec on/1 sec off with external
power applied, temperature in limits,
and other battery charging (serial
charging).
On steady when fault in power system
is detected (over voltage, under voltage,
excessive current, charger circuit failure
or battery circuit failure).
Off when fault is corrected.
Charging LED (yellow)
Fault LED (red)
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