MobileDemand LC T1400 Tablet PC User Manual xTablet T1400 Users Manualx

MobileDemand, LC Tablet PC xTablet T1400 Users Manualx

User Manual

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Read Me First Getting Started Troubleshooting Useful Information
MobileDemand
xTablet T1400
Rugged Tablet User’s Guide
Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use.
Read Me First Getting Started Troubleshooting Appendix Useful Information
MobileDemand,
LC
1501 Boyson Square
Drive
Suite 101
Hiawatha, IA 52233
U.S.A.
Phone: 877-784-4338
Fax: 319-363-4122
Web: www.RuggedTabletPC.com
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responsibility for errors or omissions , or for damages resulting from the us e of information contained in this document or
from the us e of program s and source code that m ay accompany it. In no event s hall the publisher and the author be liable
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document.
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LC
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Contents
Chapter 1: Read Me First 1
Safety Information 1
Handling and Maintenance 2
Regulatory and Safety Statements 3
Chapter 2: Getting Started 5
Unpacking 5
Description Of Parts 6
First-time Operation 9
Turning On / Off 12
Chapter 3: Useful Information 13
HotTab Operation 13
Auto Screen Rotate- Enable - Disable 20
Tech Tip - Password required on wake fix 21
Hot Swapping Batteries 22
Barcode Scanner (Code Type Selection) 23
High Resolution Screen Scaling and Setting 266
Accessories 30
Chapter 4: Troubleshooting 31
Troubleshooting (Basic) 31
Contact information 33
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Read Me First Getting Started Troubleshooting Appendix Useful Information
xTablet T1400 User Guide 1
Read Me First
Chapter 1: Read Me First
Safety Information
Follow and adhere to all warnings and
instructions in this manual. For your safety,
please read all safety and operating
instructions before using the product. Keep
this manual for future reference.
recaution on
Battery Pack
Do Not Expose the Battery Pack to
Excessive Heat, or Extreme Heat (Near
Fire, in Direct Sunlight for example)
Generation of heat, ignition or rupture may
result
Do Not Disassemble, Modify, or Insert
Sharp Objects Into the Battery Pack.
Electrolyte leakage, generation of heat,
ignition or rupture may result.
Do Not Short the Positive (+) and Negative
(-) Terminals of the Battery. Generation of
heat, ignition or rupture may result. When
carrying or storing the device, do not place
the battery pack together with articles that
may contact electricity.
Do Not Apply Shocks to the Battery by
Dropping It or Applying Strong Pressure to
It. Electrolyte leakage, generation of heat,
ignition or rupture of battery may occur.
Do Not Charge the Battery Other Than
Methods Those Specified In This Manual.
If the battery is not charged using one of
the specified methods, electrolyte leakage,
generation of heat, ignition or rupture may
result.
When the Battery Pack Has Deteriorated,
Replace It with a New Battery. Continued
use of a damaged battery pack may result
in heat generation, ignition or battery
rupture.
Do Not Use the Battery Pack With Any
Other Products. The battery pack is
rechargeable and is only designed for this
specific product. If it is used with a product
other than the specified product, electrolyte
leakage, generation of heat, ignition or
rupture may result.
Do Not Use This Product With Battery
Other Than the One Specified.
General Product
Safety
This product should not be used near
water such as bathtubs, sinks, swimming
pools, wet basement, etc.
Do not block any ventilation openings. Do
not place the product against a wall or in
an enclosed space as doing so might
impede the flow of cooling air.
Do not place the product near any heat
sources such as radiators, warm air
intakes, stoves or other heat-generating
devices (including amplifiers or other heat
producing equipment).
Do not disregard the safety that a polarized
or grounded connection can provide. A
polarized connection consists of two plugs,
one of which is larger than the other. A
grounded connection has two blades and a
third one that is grounded. If the main plug
provided cannot be inserted into your
outlet, consult an electrician to replace
your obsolete outlet.
Protect the power cord from being crushed
or pinched, particularly in the area of the
plugs, any receptacles used, and the point
of exit from the apparatus. Do not break off
the ground pin of the power cord.
Use only accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
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Use only with its transport carriage, stand,
tripod, console or table specified by the
manufacturer or sold with the product.
When using a carriage, move the carriage
assembly with the product carefully to
avoid damage from falling over.
Unplug this apparatus during lightning
storms or when it is not being used for long
periods.
Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel. A technical intervention is
required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, for example if the
power cord or plug is damaged, liquid has
been spilled or objects have fallen inside
the unit, if the product has been exposed to
rain or moisture, if it does not operate
normally or if it has been dropped.
Handling and Maintenance
Follow and adhere to all warnings and
instructions in this manual. For you’re the
longevity of the product usage, please read
all operating instructions before using the
product. Keep this manual for future
reference.
General Guideline
Keep the product at least 13 cm (5 inches)
away from electrical appliances that can
generate a strong magnetic field such as
TV, refrigerator, motor, or a large audio
speaker.
Do not place heavy objects on top of the
xTablet T1400 as this may damage the
display.
The screen surface can be easily
scratched. Use with care. Do not use paper
towels to clean the display but use the
included cleaning cloth. Avoid touching it
with a pen or pencil.
To maximize the life of the backlight in the
display, allow backlight to automatically
turn off as a result of power management.
Avoid using a screen saver or other
software that prevents the power
management from working.
Cleaning Guideline
Use a soft cloth moistened with water or a
non-alkaline detergent to wipe the exterior
of the product.
Gently wipe the display with a soft, lint-free
cloth. Do not use alcohol or detergent on
the product.
Touchscreen
Guideline
Use your finger or the stylus on the display.
Using sharp or metallic object may cause
scratches and damage the display, thereby
causing errors.
Use a soft cloth to remove dirt on the
display. The touchscreen surface has a
special protective coating that prevents dirt
from sticking to it. Not using a soft cloth
may cause damage to the special
protective coating on the touchscreen
surface. To clean off hard to remove dirt,
blow some steam on the particular area
and gently wipe away using a soft cloth.
Do not use excessive force on the display.
Avoid placing objects on top of the display
as this may cause the glass to break.
When there is a noticeable discrepancy in
the operation of the touchscreen function
(your touch does not correlate to the
proper location on the screen), recalibrate
the touchscreen display.
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Regulatory Safety Statements
FCC Digital
Emissions Compliance
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 radio or television receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the computer equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the radio or
television receiver is connected.
•
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for help.
Canadian Digital Apparatus Compliance
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003 and RSS-210. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of
the device.
Canada, avis d'Industry Canada (IC)
Cet appareil numérique de classe B est conforme aux normes canadiennes ICES-
003 et RSS-210.
Son fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) cet appareil
ne doit pas causer d'interférence et (2) cet appareil doit accepter toute
interférence, notamment les interférences qui peuvent affecter son
fonctionnement.
Informations concernant l'exposition aux fréquences radio (RF)
La puissance de sortie émise par l’appareil de sans fil est inférieure à la limite d'exposition aux
fréquences radio d'Industry Canada (IC). Utilisez l’appareil de sans fil de façon à minimiser les
contacts humains lors du fonctionnement normal. Ce périphérique a été évalué et démontré
conforme aux limites SAR (Specific Absorption Rate – Taux d'absorption spécifique) d'IC lorsqu'il
est installé dans des produits hôtes particuliers qui fonctionnent dans des conditions d'exposition
à des appareils portables.
802.11 Radio
Precaution Statement
Caution: Users are responsible for configuring the channels of operation that comply with their country
regulatory standards. A Wireless Network Administrator should review the operating
restrictions detailed within the Access Point installation manual.
Caution: 802.11a wireless LAN 5.15 to 5.25 GHz (5 GHz radio channels 34 to 48) is restricted to indoor
operations to reduce harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite System (MSS)
operations.
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RF
Exposure Warning
The equipment complies with FCC RF exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. Use of
antennas and accessories not authorized may void the compliance of this product and may result in RF
exposure beyond the limits established for this equipment.
This device has been evaluated for and shown compliant with the IC Specific
Absorption Rate (“SAR”) limits when installed in specific host products operated
in portable exposure conditions.
Copyright
Copyright© 2014. All rights reserved.
No part of this user manual may be transmitted, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any
language or computer language, in any form or by any means, without the prior written permission
of the manufacturer. Information is subject to change without prior notice.
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Chapter 2: Getting Started
Congratulations on purchasing the xTablet T1400. The rugged design allows you to use it in
harsh outdoor environments.
This chapter tells you step by step how to get the computer up and running. You will find
instructions for the following procedures:
•
Unpacking
•
Description of Parts
•
First Time Operations
•
Turning On/Off
Unpacking
Check and identify the supplied accessories:
•
xTablet T1400
•
Standard Battery
•
Power Adapter
•
Power Cord and Plugs
•
Capacitive Touch Stylus
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Description Of Parts
Front:
Right:
No
Item
Description
1
Front Camera 2 Megapixel Webcam
2
LED
Indicators:
Show the current status
of the xTablet T1400
RF
Green
-
WiFi/BT/3G/GPS ON
No light
- WiFi/
BT/3G/GPS are OFF
HDD
Green
- Hard drive
Activity
No light
- Hard drive
Idling
Battery
Orange
– Charging in
progress
Green
– Battery in use
Blinking
Red
– Battery
removed while tablet
ON
Solid
Red
- Low Battery
(<10%)
Not lit
– Battery is fully
charged when AC
adapter is plugged in
Power
Blue
– Tablet is ON
No
light
– Tablet is OFF
3
Touch Screen Display and multi-touch
act as one of the inputs
4
Fn1 Button Programmable function
key configured by Hot-
Tab Utility. Default: Web
Browser
5
Menu Button Hot-Tab Quick Access
6
Power Button Turns on/off tablet
No
Item
Description
7
I/O Cover Protects I/O ports
8
Micro HDMI HDMI output to
external HDMI display
9
LAN/RS232 Adapter port for
LAN/RS232
connection with cable
10
USB 3.0 High speed USB port
connects to USB
devices, such as USB
flash drive, mouse,
keyboard, printer, etc.
11
Mic In/Line
Out
Headset or
headphone can be
connected
12
Power Jack DC-IN power input
jack
13
Micro SD
Card Reader
Memory card reader
port for Micro SD
Card
Side I/O Details:
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Front LED Indicators Detail:
Front Buttons Details:
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Rear:
Bottom:
No
Item
Description
14
Kensington
Lock Port
Provides lock access for
Kensington Lock.
15
Optional
Barcode
Barcode Scanner for
reading 1D/2D barcodes.
16
Optional RFID RFID reader for reading of
13.56MHz RFID tags.
17
Rear Camera 5MP Autofocus Camera.
Captures photos and
videos.
18
Camera Flash LED camera flash to
provide flash lighting when
activated.
19
Expansion
Contacts
Provides optional
connectivity to custom
modules for special
application (USB2.0 and
RS232 signals).
20
Fn2 Button Programmable function
key configured by HotTab
Utility. Default: Camera
21
Volume
Buttons
Volume Control.
(+) Raises volume,
(-) Lowers volume.
22
Battery Lock
Latch
Latch to lock the battery in
place once battery is
inserted. Not spring-
loaded.
23
Battery
Release Slider
Spring-loaded slider that
latches the battery in.
24
Touch Pen
Slot
Pen holder slot to store
touch pen
25
3G
Module/SIM
card slot
Service window to insert
Micro SIM card. Also
provide access to 3G
Module.
26
Speakers Audio and audible alerts.
No
Item
Description
27
Docking
Contacts
Port to docking
solutions such as
vehicle docking to
provide power and
external antenna
Docking Contacts:
Expansion Port:
Rear Buttons:
Battery Lock
:
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First-time Operation
Insert SIM card (For Optional 3G/LTE equipped device)
The xTablet T1400 supports data connection using 3G/LTE SIM cards and fits Micro-SIM card.
(Note: 3G/LTE feature is optional). Perform the following to install the SIM card to your xTablet
T1400:
1. Remove the service window on the back by unscrewing four screws.
2. Remove the screw that is securing the 3G/LTE module.
3. Carefully lift the 3G wireless module up, and be cautious not to damage the connected
cable.
4. Make sure the SIM card IC contact patch is faced down, notch is in the direction of
insertion (towards right).
5. Insert the 3G SIM card into the slot located near the right side of the service window.
6. Reposition the removed 3G/LTE module screw to secure the 3G/LTE module.
7. Reposition the removed service window screw to secure the service window.
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Inserting Battery Pack
To insert the included standard battery pack into the xTablet T1400:
1. Disconnect any cords connected to the xTablet T1400.
2. Turn the xTablet T1400 over, back facing up.
3. Locate the Battery Lock and push it to the “Unlocked” position.
4. Locate the Battery Release Slider that is spring-loaded. Pull back and hold.
5. Insert the battery on the connector-pins side first, and then lower the battery into the
battery compartment. Continue to hold the Battery Release Slider before battery is fully
inserted.
6. Make sure the battery is completely lowered into the compartment before letting go the
Battery Release Slider. The edges of the battery will be flat against the housing once fully
inserted
Removing the Battery Pack
1. Shut down the xTablet T1400 (or put it to sleep). Disconnect any cords connected to the
computer.
2. Turn the xTablet T1400 over, back facing up.
3. Locate the Battery Lock and push it to the “Unlocked” position.
4. Locate the Battery Release Slider that is spring-loaded. Pull back and hold.
5. Lift the battery out using the opening on side of battery compartment.
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Connecting to Power Supply
The xTablet T1400 operates either on external AC power or internal battery power. It is
recommended to use AC power (for at least 6 hours) when you start up the xTablet T1400 for the
first time in order to fully charge the battery.
Caution
Use only the AC adapter included with your
xTablet
T1400
. Using
other AC adapters may damage the xTablet T1400 and the Battery.
Perform the following to connect the xTablet T1400 to AC Power:
1. On the side of the xTablet T1400, lift the I/O protective cover by pulling on the latch
2. Plug the DC cord of the AC adapter into the Power Jack of the xTablet T1400.
3. Plug the AC power cord into the AC adapter.
4. Finally, Plug the AC power cord into the electrical outlet.
When the AC Adapter is connected, the battery pack starts charging. The battery LED indicator
on the xTablet T1400 would show different states. Please refer to description of LED indicator on
Description of Parts.
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Turning On / Off
Turning On
Press and hold the power switch for 3 seconds until the blue LED power indicator light lid up.
Note:
•
Do not press the power switch repeatedly.
•
Do not perform the following operations until the hard drive indicator turns off
o
Connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter
o
Pressing the power switch
o
Touching the tablet buttons, screen, or external keyboard/mouse
Turning Off
Perform the following procedure to shut down the xTablet T1400:
1. Make sure you have closed any programs that are open on the Desktop. Start Screen
apps don’t need to be closed.
2. Open the Charms Bar by swiping your finger from the far right of the screen towards the
middle of the screen.
3. Tab on the
Settings
charm.
4. Tab on
Power
.
5. Tab on
Shut Down
.
6. Wait for xTablet T1400 to power off.
Note:
•
The computer will forcibly be turned off if the power switch is pressed and held for six
seconds or longer.
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Useful Information
Chapter 3: Useful Information
Hot-Tab Operation
Hot-Tab provides quick access to the tablet’s functions and features, such as turning on/off WiFi,
Bluetooth, GPS, programming function key, and changing power management.
As Windows starts up, Hot-Tab starts and runs in the background. To display the Hot-Tab control
utility, press the (Menu) Button located on the front panel, OR launching the Hot-Tab Utility
application.
(Menu) Button on the Front Panel:
Hot
-
Tab
Utility
Icon:
Hot-Tab is designed to be a quick access utility, therefore the main user interface will be on the
right side of the screen without blocking the content on screen. There are 4 main menu options:
Short cut, Camera, Device and Settings. Operations and functions on each menu options is
explained in detail in the coming section.
Hot
-
Tab
Utility User
Interface:
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Shortcuts
This Hot-Tab menu option allows users to configure short cut to quickly access programs with a
few tabs. The Shortcuts menu offers 8 empty slots to store user’s desired quick access.
Shortcuts can be mapped to any of the executable files (.exe) installed on the tablet.
Short Cut Menu:
To store a new shortc
ut:
1. Tab on button of any empty slot.
2. An on screen file browser will appear.
3. Browse to find the desired application to have shortcut.
4. Click “Open” to save the shortcut.
To remove an saved shortcut:
1. Tab on the button of any saved slot to remove
2. Shortcut will be removed, and once again show “Empty” to
indicate slot is empty.
Tab on the button will hide the HotTab Utility Menu.
Camera
This Hot-Tab menu option allows users take a picture or record a video. Before use, make sure
the Camera is turned on under Devices menu option. The Camera user interface will take up the
entire screen as shown below:
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Useful Information
Description of Camera User Interface Buttons:
No
Item
Description
1
Camera Switch
Switch between front camera or rear camera.
2
Settings
Brings up Camera settings page.
Available Settings:
•
Picture Save:
modify/inspect saved location for
pictures.
•
Video Save Folder:
modify/inspect saved location
for video recordings.
•
Picture Quality:
Picture compression quality.
3
Flash Control
Disables LED Flash when taking picture.
LED flash fires regardless of condition when taking pictures.
LED Flash fires automatically in low light condition when
taking pictures.
4
Resolution
Pictures will be saved at resolution of
64
0 x 480
.
Pictures will be saved at resolution of
1024 x 768
.
Pictures will be saved at resolution of
1600 x 1200
.
Pictures will be saved at resolution of
2592 x 1944
.
5
Exit
Exits the Camera and hide Hot-Tab Utility.
6
Picture/Video
Mode Switch
Switches between picture taking or video recording.
7
Shutter/Record
(automatically
switch base on
mode)
Camera Shutter Button. Tap to take picture.
Video Record Button. Tap to Start, and press again to stop
recording.
8
Open
Saved
Location
Opens the location where pictures and videos are saved in
a window.
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Device
This Hot-Tab menu option enables/disables xTablet T1400’s hardware functions:
Item Status Color Description
Orange Wi-Fi is enabled.
White Wi-Fi is disabled.
Orange WWAN (3G/4G) is enabled.
White WWAN (3G/4G) is disabled.
Orange GPS is enabled.
White GPS is disabled.
Orange Bluetooth is enabled.
White Bluetooth is disabled.
Orange Camera is enabled.
White Camera is disabled.
Orange Enables Front LED indicators.
White Disables Front LED indicators.
Orange Barcode Reader is enabled. Reading will need to be
triggered manually thru Fn button.
White Barcode Reader is disabled.
Orange RFID Reader is enabled. Reading will occur without trigger.
White RFID Reader is disabled.
Orange Expansion Port 5V Power is enabled.
White Expansion Port 5V Power is disabled.
Orange External GPS antenna is used for GPS.
White Built-in GPS antenna is used for GPS.
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Setting
This Hot-Tab menu option provides users information such as PC Information, Battery status,
and also device settings such as power management setting, and function key mappings.
Battery Information:
This section provides user battery Information.
Main Battery:
The main battery Icon displays the battery level in
percentages (0 to 100%).
Backup Battery:
The backup battery used for battery hot swapping displays its
state in text with the following meanings.
Status
Description
High
Backup battery is fully charged, and can be
used for hot swapping
Medium
Backup battery level is intermediate, but can be
used for hot swapping
Low
Backup battery level is low, and hot swapping is
not recommended.
Battery Charge Time:
The Battery Information also displays estimated time needed
to fully charge the main battery when AC adapter is plugged
in.
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Power Management (Performance):
The power management (performance) feature allows user to switch to different
power modes of power consumption.
Power supply to different components is controlled on an as-needed basis. This
allows maximum power conservation and performance at the same time.
Your xTablet T1400 comes with the
Hot
-
Tab
power management scheme which has pre-
defined power options for you to select.
To switch to a different power management
scheme, tab on the Power Management Icon,
and four different schemes will be displayed on
the Hot-Tab Utility Pane
Item
Description
Saving
Screen brightness is at its lowest. Uses the least battery
power.
Office
Low screen brightness. Suitable when using typical
applications, such as word processing and managing
documents. Uses less battery power.
High
High screen brightness. Suitiable for application that need
better visibilty of screen.
E
x
t
reme
Maximum screen brightness. The battery power drains easily.
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Useful Information
Function Key Mapping
The function key mapping menu option allows user to change the
physical function buttons, Fn1 and Fn2. Users can change what
application will be launched with short press or long press of keys.
To configure function key mapping, perform the following:
1. Tap on function key icon for the corresponding key that you
want to change.
2. At top of utility, it will say “Short Press” or “Long Press” to
indicate what type of press is being configured
3. You can switch what type of press you want to configure by
tapping on the “Short Press” or “Long Press” icon at the
bottom of the utility window.
4. Pick from list of preset applications by tapping on the
application icons OR customize which application to execute
using the browser.
Using the browser:
1. Tap the icon to reveal browser window
2. Navigate to the desired executable to map to function key
3. Tap on “Done” to save selection.
To map the function key to another application:
4. Tap on the icon to remove connection to the original
application, and pick again tapping on icon.
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Auto Screen Rotation or Lock Screen Rotation
Windows 8.1 has the ability to rotate the screen when you physically rotate the tablet. However
the UI aspect resolution is not always desirable switching from Portrait to Landscape position on
your screen. Here are instructions on how to enable or disable this Windows feature.
Option 1
– Right click on the desktop and chose Screen Resolution
To Allow – Uncheck the box that states “Allow the screen to auto-rotate”
To Disable – Check the box that states “Allow the screen to auto-rotate”
Option 2
– Swipe the right side of the tablet screen to bring up the Charms Bar. Now click
Settings.
Once in Settings, Click Screen
Just above the brightness control,
there will be this small icon.
Click it to show this, and you will
enable Auto-Rotate,
Click it again, it will show a lock
and this will disable Auto-Rotate.
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Tech Tip: I don’t want Windows to ask for my password
when I wake my tablet from sleep
We have noticed that even when we set the password to not prompt when the system awakes
from sleep, it still asks for a password. This causes users extra time to put in a password.
In Desktop Mode press and hold your finger on the Windows Start Logo in the bottom left corner
of the tablet
Select the Control Panel
Once in Control Panel, select User Accounts
Select Reset Security Policies
Now your settings will take affect that
you have set in Power Management
for the Password not being required
on wake from sleep.
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Hot Swapping Batteries
The xTablet T1400 supports hot-swapping of batteries, meaning the tablet doesn’t need to be
powered off in order to replace the main battery. To support such a mechanism, there is a
backup battery inside the tablet that is charged up with the main battery. This backup battery
cannot be removed, and needs to have adequate power for hot swapping of main battery to be
done without issue. When the backup battery is fully charged, it can sustain up to 5 minutes of
runtime to allow for battery hot-swapping.
Perform the following to hot swap the batteries:
1. While the tablet is powered on, go to Hot-Tab utility to check on the power level of the
Backup battery.
2. If the Backup battery level is at “Low”, please charge the tablet with AC Power until the
Backup battery level is at “Medium” or “High”, and do not remove the main battery.
3. If the Backup battery level is at “Medium” or “High”, continue to remove the main battery.
4. Insert a new charged up removable battery into the battery compartment.
5. Go to Hot-Tab utility to check if Main battery level can be correctly read. If not, check if the
new removable battery is inserted properly.
6. If Main battery level can be read, continue to use the xTablet T1400.
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Useful Information
Barcode Scanner Configuration (Code Type Selection)
The xTablet T1400 is optionally equipped with a barcode scanner, this section of user manual
explains how the barcode scanner can be configured differently via software (Intermec EasySet)
to read different barcode types and to improve reading speed and reading of poor quality
barcodes. The barcode scanner is configured with Intermec EasySet application. The latest
version can be downloaded at the following link:
http://intermec.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5760
Barcode Scanner Configuration Instruction
In order to configure the barcode scanner, the tablet device needs to be restarted to reset the
hardware devices on-board to allow for configuration.
Note:
•
Throughout the barcode scanner configuration,
DO NOT
try and trigger the barcode
scanner by press the
Function
button on the device. Doing so will prevent the barcode
scanner from being correctly configured.
Perform the following to configure barcode scanner for different code types:
1. Turn-off all the running applications and restart the tablet.
2. Once the tablet boots up, wait for the Hot-Tab utility to start up.
3. Open Hot-Tab utility, and tap on the “
Device
” icon.
4. Turn on the “
Barcode
” device by tapping on the Icon. Make sure the “
Barcode
” icon is
orange to indicate barcode scanner is on.
DO NOT
try and trigger the barcode scanner by
press the
Function
button on the device at this point. Doing so will prevent successful
configuration.
5. Execute the “
Easyset
” barcode scanner configuration application by tapping on its icon:
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6. When “
Easyset
” application launches, a “
Select product
” on-screen prompt will show up.
Select “
Scan engines
” and pick “
ED40
”. Make sure the “
Online setup
” option is checked,
and select “
OK
” as shown in the screen capture below:
7. Another “
Device Selection
” on-screen prompt will show up. Select “
Communications
Port (COM15)
” and select “
OK
” as shown in the screen capture below:
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8. At this point, the barcode scanner device is selected and next step is barcode code type
selection.
9. On the navigation pane on the left, select the option “
5. Symbologies
”. A full list of available
code types will be listed in this navigation pane.
10. Navigate to the code type of interest and double click to show its configuration options as
shown in the screen capture below (i.e. screen capture selects code type “Code 11”):
11. Double click on “
Enable
” to enable the code type for barcode scanner or double click on
“
Disable
” to disable the code type for barcode scanner.
12. Go through the entire code type list and enable/disable each barcode code type of interest.
13. Once all the code types of interest are configured, close the “
EasySet
” application to finish
barcode scanner configuration.
Note:
For more information on how to use the “
EasySet
” application, please refer to the
complete EasySet User Manual from Intermec:
http://intermec.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5760
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Useful Information
High Resolution Screen Scaling and Setting
The xTablet T1400’s 1920 x 1200 high resolution display is perfect for viewing image, video, or
other applications, however, Windows user interface (icons, buttons, and other user interface
elements) may be too small to read and operate at the default Windows settings. By changing
the display scaling or the display resolution setting of the device, you can adjust the size of the
text and other items on the desktop for optimal viewing. Display scaling is the recommended
method because it has the effect of adjusting user interface element without having to move
away from the optimal resolution setting at 1920 x 1200. This section will explain how you can
adjust the built-in windows display scaling setting and resolution setting.
Note:
• xTablet T1400 is shipped with display scaling set at
Larger - 150%
. We recommend the
users set the scaling to this setting for optimal text and image viewing.
• Before proceeding to change the scaling option, make sure any opened document is saved
and close, and all running applications are closed before proceeding to change the display
scaling, because this procedure requires users to log out of their account to apply display
scaling change.
Changing display scaling setting (Recommended)
Perform the following to change display scaling setting:
1. Tap and hold anywhere on the desktop for 3 seconds and release to bring up the context
menu, and select “Screen resolution” option as shown below:
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2. A “Screen Resolution” Window will show up. Select the “
Make text and other items
larger or smaller
” option in the window, as shown below:
3. A “
Display
” window will show up. Under “
Change the size of all items
” section, change
the scaling option to “
Larger – 150%
” or any other desired display scaling and hit “
Apply
”
to save changes, as shown below:
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4. A prompt may show up to ask if you want to sign out to apply the scaling change. Hit
“
Sign out Now
” to apply changes, as shown below:
5. The user may now login again to Windows to see the changed display scaling already
being applied.
Changing screen resolution setting
Alternatively, instead of changing the display scaling setting, user may chose to change the
overall resolution setting to make screen elements bigger.
1. Tap and hold anywhere on the desktop for 3 seconds and release to bring up the context
menu, and select “
Screen resolution
” option as shown below:
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2. Click on the dropdown option next to “
Resolution
” and select the desire resolution by
tapping on the scale:
3. Hit “
Apply
”. A prompt “
Display Settings
” prompt will show up to ask the user if the
applied resolution is usable.
4. If the new resolution is the desired display setting hit “
Keep changes
” and continue to
next step. If the new resolution is not desirable, hit “
Revert
” and select a different
resolution to change to, and start again from step 2.
5. The user may now use the device with the new resolution setting.
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Accessories
The xTablet T1400 offers the following optional accessories that can be purchased:
Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
• For LAN from 30-pin extension port
• Length; 10 cm
• Connector: RJ45, female
• Gigabit LAN, 10/100/1000 Mbps
RS232 Ethernet Adapter
• For RS232 from 30-pin extension port
• Length:10 cm
• Connector: DB9 Serial RS232 Cable,
female
High Capacity Battery
• Capacity: 7.4V 10600mAh (2S2P)
• Li-Polymer Battery
Hand Strap
• Ergonomic hand-strap can help you
handle the Rugged Tablet PC much
more easily and comfortably.
Vehicle Charger
• Rapidly charges your xTablet T1400 in
your car while you drive
•
Length: 3m
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Troubleshooting
Chapter 4: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting (Basic)
Problem
Solution
The
removable
battery is not charging
.
• Make sure the AC adapter is properly
connected, and that the removable battery
is properly inserted.
Nothing appears on the screen.
•
The xTablet T1400 may be in sleep mode.
Press the power button to wake up the
display.
• The brightness level may be too low.
Increase brightness.
The screen suddenly turns blank and the
power indicator goes off.
•
Make sure that LED indicator is not turned
off in Hot-Tab.
• Make sure the AC adapter is properly
connected.
• If running on battery power, the battery
may be depleted, charge the battery.
Wireless LAN signal quality is poor
.
•
The xTablet T1400 may be out of range.
Move the xTablet T1400 closer to the
access point or another wireless LAN
device associated with it.
• Check if your surroundings have
interferences, such as microwave ovens,
cordless phones. Move the xTablet T1400
away from objects causing interference.
I cannot connect to anot
her wireless LAN
device.
•
Make sure that wireless LAN feature is
turned on.
• Make sure that the SSID setting is the
same for every wireless LAN device in the
network.
• Restart the xTablet T1400
• Make sure the IP address or subnet mask
setting is correct.
I
cannot connect to another device with
Bluetooth.
•
Make sure that both devices have
Bluetooth turned on (For the xTablet
T1400, check Hot-Tab to see if Bluetooth
is turned on).
• Make sure that the distance between the
two devices is within 10 meters and there
are no walls or large obstructions between
the devices.
• Make sure the both devices are turned on
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and configured to be discoverable.
• Make sure that both devices are
compatible.
The GPS application cannot find my
location.
•
Make sure that GPS is turned on in Hot-
Tab.
• Make sure that GPS receiver and the
location sensor are enabled in Control
Panel.
• The xTablet T1400 may be out of
coverage area. Move your xTablet T1400
outdoors or closer to a window.
• Check if your surroundings have
interferences, such as microwave ovens,
cordless phones. Move the xTablet T1400
away from objects causing interference.
No sound is produced.
•
Adjust volume of the xTablet T1400 by
pressing on the volume rocker.
• If using an external audio device, make
sure that the cable is properly connected.
I cannot project the
xTablet
T1400
display
to another monitor.
• Make sure the HDMI driver is installed.
• Make sure the output setting selected is
correct.
Barcode
scanner does not emit
light
and
does not seem to work.
•
Make sure the Barcode scanner device is
enabled in Hot-Tab utility.
Barcode Scanner
emits
light
but
does not
read barcode presented to it.
•
Adjust the distance between barcode
scanner of the device and the barcode
being scanned.
• Make sure the barcode code type is
enabled in the tablet. To enable/disable a
specific barcode code type, go through the
“Barcode Scanner Configuration” section.
• Clean the scanner lens with a damp clean
cloth.
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