TransCore M1010WBWW Tablet PC User Manual Part 1
TransCore Tablet PC Part 1
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User Manual Part 1
2.0MP Rugged Tablet Computer User's Manual GT101C Copyright © 2012 All rights reserved. TRADEMARKS All product names, trademarks or logos mentioned herein are the properties of their respective owners. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Microsoft products are licensed to OEMs by Microsoft Licensing, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Microsoft Corporation. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. NOTE Display images shown may vary slightly from actual display. Information in this manual is subject to change without notice. Contents CHAPTER 1: Getting Started ............................................................. 1-1 Unpacking ........................................................................................1-2 Optional Items...........................................................................1-2 Device Overview ..............................................................................1-3 Front View.................................................................................1-3 Rear View (Standard Model) ....................................................1-5 Rear View (Expanded Model) ...................................................1-7 Top and Bottom View ................................................................1-9 Left and Right Views .................................................................1-10 Installing the Stylus ..........................................................................1-11 Removing the Stylus .................................................................1-11 Installing the Memory Card ..............................................................1-12 Removing the Memory Card .....................................................1-12 Installing the SIM Card .....................................................................1-13 Installing the Battery Pack ................................................................1-14 Connecting to Network .....................................................................1-15 Connecting to AC Power ..................................................................1-16 Turning the Tablet Computer On and Off .........................................1-17 Turning On ................................................................................1-17 Turning Off ................................................................................1-18 CHAPTER 2: Operating Your Tablet Computer ................................ 2-1 Using the Touch Screen ...................................................................2-2 Calibrating the Screen ..............................................................2-3 Using the Input Panel .......................................................................2-4 Opening the Input Panel ...........................................................2-5 Managing the Input Panel .........................................................2-5 Using the Panel Keys .......................................................................2-6 Adjusting Volume ......................................................................2-6 Adjusting Screen Brightness.....................................................2-6 Using Wireless LAN .........................................................................2-7 Turning the Wireless Antenna On and Off ................................2-7 Connecting to a Wireless Network............................................2-8 Using Bluetooth ................................................................................2-9 Turning the Bluetooth Adapter On and Off................................2-9 Pairing with Bluetooth Devices .................................................2-9 Coniguring Bluetooth Settings .................................................2-12 Using 3G Network ............................................................................2-13 Connecting to 3G Network........................................................2-13 Using AirCard® Watcher ............................................................2-14 Coniguring AirCard® Watcher Settings.....................................2-16 Using GPS........................................................................................2-19 Location ....................................................................................2-19 Assistance ................................................................................2-20 Using the Barcode Reader ...............................................................2-21 Using SmartWedgeLite .............................................................2-22 Pairing a Bluetooth Scanner .....................................................2-24 Connecting an External Barcode Scanner................................2-25 Using the Fingerprint Reader ...........................................................2-27 Using AuthenTec TrueSuite ......................................................2-27 Setting Up Your Fingerprints .....................................................2-27 Removing an Enrolled Fingerprint ............................................2-31 Log On to Windows by Fingerprints..........................................2-32 CHAPTER 3: Connecting Your Tablet Computer ............................. 3-1 Connecting USB Devices .................................................................3-2 USB Port Connection................................................................3-2 Mini USB Port Connection ........................................................3-2 Connecting HDMI Devices ...............................................................3-3 Connecting Audio Devices ...............................................................3-4 Connecting Serial Devices ...............................................................3-5 ii CHAPTER 4: Managing Power .......................................................... 4-1 Battery Pack .....................................................................................4-2 Charging the Battery Pack ........................................................4-2 Checking the Battery Level .......................................................4-3 Replacing the Battery Pack ......................................................4-4 Power Management .........................................................................4-6 Power Saving Tips............................................................................4-7 CHAPTER 5: Expanding Your Tablet Computer .............................. 5-1 Connecting the Docking Station .......................................................5-2 Docking the Tablet Computer ...................................................5-2 Installing the Expansion Module.......................................................5-3 Installing the Extendable Battery Pack .............................................5-4 Checking the Battery Level .......................................................5-5 CHAPTER 6: Using BIOS Setup and System Recovery .................. 6-1 BIOS Setup ......................................................................................6-2 When to Use .............................................................................6-2 Starting BIOS Setup Utility........................................................6-2 How to Use ...............................................................................6-3 BIOS Menu ...............................................................................6-4 APPENDIX A: Maintenance, Troubleshooting and Speciications .....................................................................................A-1 Taking Care of the Tablet Computer .................................................A-2 Location Guidelines ..................................................................A-2 General Guidelines ...................................................................A-2 Cleaning Guidelines..................................................................A-2 Touchscreen Guidelines ...........................................................A-2 Troubleshooting ................................................................................A-3 Tablet Computer Speciications ........................................................A-5 APPENDIX B: Regulatory Information ..............................................B-1 Important Information .......................................................................B-2 Safety Information (EN) ............................................................B-3 Safety Information (FR) ............................................................B-4 About the Batteries ...................................................................B-5 iii About the Adapter ....................................................................B-5 FCC Regulations ..............................................................................B-6 RF Exposure Information (SAR) ......................................................B-7 IC Regulations ..................................................................................B-7 Important Note ..........................................................................B-8 iv Preface This manual contains information that will help you operate this rugged Tablet Computer. It is divided into six chapters and two appendices. • Chapter 1: Getting Started, takes you through the process of setting up your Tablet Computer and identifying its external components. • Chapter 2: Operating Your Tablet Computer, tells you how to use the Tablet Computer’s components and features. • Chapter 3: Connecting Your Tablet Computer, provides information on installing and using peripheral devices. • Chapter 4: Managing Power, provides information on power management. • Chapter 5: Expanding Your Tablet Computer, provides information on installing and using optional accessories, such as docking stations, expansion modules, etc. • Chapter 6: Using BIOS Setup and System Recovery, describes the BIOS Setup utility that conigures the Tablet Computer’s BIOS settings and system recovery utility that reinstalls Windows to the Tablet Computer. • Appendix A, provides technical speciications and information on caring for your Tablet Computer, and gives solutions to common problems you may encounter when using the Tablet Computer. • Appendix B, provides regulatory information and safety notices on your Tablet Computer. Notational Conventions Throughout this manual, the following conventions are used to distinguish elements of text. NOTE: Identiies additional information that requires special attention. CAUTION: Identiies important information that, if not followed, may result in loss of data or damage to the Tablet Computer.. Hardware and keyboard keys are shown in a bold typeset. For example: Press the F1 key to complete. A title, command, setup item, value, option, or button that you can see on the screen is shown in boldface. For example: Select When I press the power button, set it to Shut down, and then tap the Save changes button. vi CHAPTER Getting Started Congratulations on purchasing this rugged Tablet Computer. The rugged design allows you to use it in harsh outdoor environments. You can use it under blazing heat, subzero cold, driving rain or dusty surroundings – places you could not take a consumer-grade Tablet Computer. This chapter tells you step by step how to get the Tablet Computer up and running. You will ind instructions for the following procedures: • Unpacking • Device Overview (An Explanation of External Components and their Functions) • Installing the Stylus • Installing the SIM Card • Installing Battery Packs and Connecting to AC Power • Turning the Tablet Computer On and Off Getting Started 1-1 Unpacking After unpacking the shipping carton, you should ind these standard items. Inspect all items. If any item is damaged or missing, notify your dealer immediately. √ Tablet Computer √ Battery Pack 2.0MP √ Power Adapter √ Power Cord and Plugs √ Stylus √ Tether for Stylus √ Cleaning Cloth √ Screen Protector Film √ Windows 7 Certiicate of Authenticity Label (COA) √ Quick Start Guide Keep the shipping carton and packaging materials in case you need to ship or store the Tablet Computer in the future. NOTE: Actual items may slightly differ depending on the model you purchased. Optional Items √ Expansion Module 1-2 √ Extended Battery Pack Getting Started Device Overview Front View 2.0MP 10 11 No. Item Description Barcode Scanner Button Press to activate the barcode scanner located on the top left corner of the Tablet Computer. Web Camera Use for video chatting and other interactive applications. Up Key ▲ On menu selection, moves the cursor up or increases a value. Down Key ▼ On menu selection, moves the cursor down or decreases a value. LED Indicators Getting Started Shows the current status of the Tablet Computer. Thermal Lights up when the Tablet Computer temperature is too high. Wireless • Solid green: Wireless antenna is enabled. • Off: Wireless antenna is disabled. Battery • Blinking green: Battery is charging • Solid greeen: Battery is fully charged. • Blinking red: Battery power is low. 1-3 No. Item • Solid green: Tablet computer is turned on • Blinking green: Tablet computer is in sleep mode. • Off: Tablet computer is turned off. Power Ambient Light Sensor Adjusts the screen brightness according to the current ambient light. Microphone Use for chatting and other interactive applications. Touch Screen Displays and receives information for the Tablet Computer. Left Key 10 Right Key 11 1-4 Description Fingerprint Reader ◄ On menu selection, moves the cursor to the left or decreases a value. ► On menu selection, moves the cursor to the right or increases a value. Scans ingerprints for security or veriication purposes. Getting Started Rear View (Standard Model) 5.0MP AF No. Item Description Speaker Sends out sound and voice from your Tablet Computer. Camera Flash Provides lash lighting for use with the camera. CMOS Camera Allows you to use the camera features. Expansion Port Connects to expansion modules, such as an RFID Reader, Smart Card Reader, etc. Note: Expansion modules are optional items and are sold separately. Battery Lock • Slide up to unlock the battery latch. • Slide down to lock the battery latch. Battery Latch • Slide inward to latch the battery pack to the Tablet Computer. • Slide outward to unlatch the battery pack from the Tablet Computer. Battery Pack Supplies power to your Tablet Computer when external power is not connected. Getting Started 1-5 No. Item Description Battery Button Press the button to light the battery status LEDs. The LEDs automatically go off after 5 seconds. Battery Status LEDs Shows the battery capacity. Battery full Battery charged Battery half charged Battery low 1-6 Getting Started Rear View (Expanded Model) No. Item 10 Description Expansion Module Provides additional features for the Tablet Computer. Camera Flash Provides lash lighting for use with the camera. CMOS Camera Allows you to use the camera features. Expansion Module Screw Secures the expansion module to the Tablet Computer. 4G SIM Card Slot Stores a 4G SIM card which provides 4G data network capability to the Tablet Computer. Smart Card Reader Reads smart cards. Battery Screws Secures the extended battery pack to the Tablet Computer. Extended Battery Pack Supplies power to your Tablet Computer when external power is not connected. Battery Button Press the button to light the battery status LEDs. The LEDs automatically go off after 5 seconds. Getting Started 1-7 No. 10 Item Battery Status LEDs Description Shows the battery capacity. Battery full Battery charged Battery half charged Battery low 1-8 Getting Started Top and Bottom View Top View Bottom View No. Item Description Audio Connector Connects to a set of headphones, external speakers, or an audio recording device. Antenna Receives and transmits wireless signals. WARNING: It is highly recommended not to use your Tablet Computer upside down. Barcode Reader Reads barcodes. SIM Card Slot Stores the SIM card which provides 3G data connection to your Tablet Computer. Docking Connector Connects to a docking station (optional). Stylus Holder Stores the stylus. Stylus Pull to release the stylus from the holder. Getting Started 1-9 Left and Right Views Left View Right View No. Description Kensington Lock Provides lock mechanism security. Power Button • Short press to enable sleep mode. • Long press to turn the Tablet Computer off. USB Port Connects to a USB device, such as a USB lash drive, mouse, printer, keyboard, etc. Mini USB Port Connects to a USB device, such as a computer, printer, scanner, etc. HDMI Connector (Type D) Connects to an HDMI device such as an external monitor. Power Connector Connects to the AC adapter. Memory Card Slot Stores the microSD card for additional storage. Ethernet Port Connects to a LAN jack for network connection. RS232 Port Connects to a serial device, such as a scanner, printer, etc. 1-10 Item Getting Started Installing the Stylus Your Tablet Computer comes with a stylus for use with the touch screen. The stylus holder at the bottom of the Tablet Computer provides a convenient place to store the stylus. Perform the following to prepare and install the stylus to your Tablet Computer: 1. Loop one end of the tether to the stylus eyelet. 2. Loop the other end of the tether to the Tablet Computer eyelet. 3. Insert the stylus into the stylus holder until it locks into place. Removing the Stylus Pull the stylus by its tab to remove it from the stylus holder. Getting Started 1-11 Installing the Memory Card The Tablet Computer has a memory card slot that supports ile transfer and provides additional storage space for the Tablet Computer. Perform the following to install a microSD card to your Tablet Computer: 1. On the right side of the Tablet Computer, open the memory card slot cover. 2. Insert the microSD card with the gold contacts facing down. 3. Push the microSD card until it clicks into place. 4. Close the SIM card slot cover. Removing the Memory Card 1-12 1. Perform Windows procedures on safely removing removable drives from the Tablet Computer. 2. On the right side of the Tablet Computer, open the memory card slot cover. 3. Push the microSD card to eject it from the slot. 4. Pull to remove the microSD card. Getting Started Installing the SIM Card The Tablet Computer supports data connection using 3G SIM cards. Perform the following to install the SIM card to your Tablet Computer: 1. Make sure the Tablet Computer is turned off. 2. On the bottom side of the Tablet Computer, open the SIM card slot cover. 3. Insert the SIM card with the cut-off corner side irst and the gold contacts facing the front of the device. 4. Push the SIM card until it clicks into place. NOTE: • For more information on connecting to 3G network, see “Using 3G Network” on page 2-13. • To ensure signal connection, make sure to turn the Tablet Computer on or off before installing and removing the SIM card. Removing the SIM Card 1. Turn the Tablet Computer off (see “Turning Off” on page 1-18). 2. On the bottom side of the Tablet Computer, open the SIM card slot cover. 3. Push the SIM card to eject it from the slot. 4. Pull to remove the SIM card. Getting Started 1-13 Installing the Battery Pack Perform the following to install the battery pack to the Tablet Computer. 1. Place the Tablet Computer face down on a lat even surface. 2. From the bottom side of the battery pack, align and place the battery pack on its bay. 3. Slide the battery latches inward to the “close” position (A). 4. For a more secured installation, slide the battery locks to the lock ( ) position (B). 1-14 Getting Started Connecting to Network The Tablet Computer can connect to a local area network or the Internet via wired or wireless connection (see “Using Wireless LAN” on page 2-7). To connect the Tablet Computer via wired connection, perform the steps below: 1. On the right side of the Tablet Computer, open the network port cover. 2. Connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port of the Tablet Computer. 3. Connect the other end to a wall socket or a network hub. Network Getting Started 1-15 Connecting to AC Power The Tablet Computer operates either on the external AC power or internal battery power. It is recommended to use AC power when you start up the Tablet Computer for the irst time. CAUTION: Use only the AC adapter included with your Tablet Computer. Using other AC adapters may damage the Tablet Computer. Perform the following to connect the Tablet Computer to AC power: 1. On the left side of the Tablet Computer, open the power connector cover. 2. With the battery pack installed, plug the DC cord of the AC adapter into the power connector of the Tablet Computer. 3. Plug the female end of the AC power cord into the AC adapter. 4. Then plug the male end of the AC power cord into an electrical outlet. When the AC adapter is connected, the battery pack is charging. The battery LED indicator ( ) shows shows three different states: 1-16 • Blinking green: Battery is charging • Solid greeen: Battery is fully charged. • Blinking red: Battery power is low. Getting Started CAUTION: • When you disconnect the AC adapter, disconnect from the electrical outlet irst and then from the Tablet Computer. A reverse procedure may damage the AC adapter or the Tablet Computer. • When unplugging the connector, always hold the plug head. Never pull on the cord. Turning the Tablet Computer On and Off Turning On 1. Make sure that the Tablet Computer is either connected to TouAC power or the battery pack is charged. 2. Press the power button ( ). Notice the screen remains blank for 8 ~ 10 seconds but the power LED lights up. The power LED indicator ( ) shows two different states: Getting Started • Solid green: Tablet computer is turned on • Blinking green: Tablet computer is in sleep mode. • Off: Tablet computer is turned off. 1-17 Turning Off To turn off the Tablet Computer, use the “Shut Down” command of your operating system. CAUTION: Wait for at least ive seconds after turning off the Tablet Computer before turning it back on. When you inish a working session, you can stop the Tablet Computer by shutting it down or leaving the Tablet Computer in Sleep or Hibernation mode: To stop in this mode... Off Do this... Use the Windows Start Menu and follow the shut down procedure. You can force the Tablet Computer to turn off by pressing and holding the power button ( ) for more than 6 seconds. This is not the recommended method, but may be necessary if the system is locked up. Hybrid Sleep Short press the power button ( ) or use the Windows Start Menu to put the Tablet Computer in Hybrid Sleep mode. Hibernation Use the Windows Start Menu to put the Tablet Computer in hibernation mode. Press the power button ( ) to resume or turn on the Tablet Computer from any of these modes. See “Power Management” on page 4-6 for more information. NOTE: By coniguring the BIOS Setup Utility, you can have the Tablet Computer automatically start up or resume when the external AC power is plugged in. See”BIOS Setup” on page 6-2 for more information. 1-18 Getting Started CHAPTER Operating Your Tablet Computer This chapter provides information about the use of the Tablet Computer and describes the operating basics of these components and features: • Touch Screen • Input Panel • Panel Keys • Wireless LAN Features • Bluetooth Features • 3G Network Features • GPS Features • Camera • Barcode Reader • Fingerprint Reader Operating Your Tablet Computer 2-1 Using the Touch Screen The touch screen is a touch-sensitive device that allows you to control and make selections on the Tablet Computer by controlling the location of the pointer on the screen. CAUTION: Do not use sharp or pointed objects on the touch screen. These objects may scratch the screen. Use only the spring-tip end of the stylus or the tip of your inger. 2.0MP Here are some common terms that you should know when using the touch screen. Term Action Tap Tap gently on the touch screen to select or open an item. Tapping is the same as clicking the left mouse button of a PC. Double-tap Rapidly tap twice on the touch screen. This action is similar to double-clicking the left mouse button of a PC. Tap and hold Tap and hold the stylus lightly on the display. A big circle appears to indicate that a pop-up menu will soon appear. Lift up the stylus and a pop-up menu appears. Select the desired function. This action is similar to a right mouse click on a PC. Drag Hold the stylus on the screen and drag across the screen to select text and images or move icons to a new location. For a more customized stylus settings, go to Start > Control Panel > Pen and Touch. 2-2 Operating Your Tablet Computer Calibrating the Screen When there is a noticeable discrepancy in the placement of the stylus on the screen and the indicated position of the onscreen pointer, recalibrate the screen. Perform the following to calibrate the screen: 1. Tap Start > Control Panel > Tablet PC Settings. 2. On the Display tab, tap Calibrate. 3. Tap the cross-hair with the stylus as it moves around the screen. 4. When calibration is complete, tap Yes to close the calibration utility screen. Operating Your Tablet Computer 2-3 Using the Input Panel The Tablet Computer Input Panel is a virtual keyboard that allows you to enter text and perform various keyboard functions. There are two types of Input Panels for you to use: 2-4 • Touch Keyboard Allows you to enter text by tapping the keys with the stylus, like pressing the keys on a standard keyboard. • Writing Pad Allows you to write on the writing pad, like writing on a piece of paper. Your handwriting will be converted into typed text. Operating Your Tablet Computer Opening the Input Panel To open the Input Panel From the left side of the screen, drag the edge of the Input Panel towards the center. To switch between keyboards To switch between the Touch Keyboard and the Writing Pad, tap at the upper left corner of the Input Panel. or Managing the Input Panel To change the Input Panel size To increase the size of the Input Panel, select the lower right corner of the Input Panel and drag. To position the Input Panel The Input Panel loats on top of the screen by default. To move the Input Panel to an area on the screen, place the stylus on the title bar and drag the Input Panel to a new location on the screen. To dock the Input Panel You can dock the Input Panel to so that it is anchored at the top or the bottom of the screen. On the Input Panel, tap Tools > Docking, and tap Dock at top of screen or Dock at bottom of screen. NOTE: For more information on using the Input Panel, see Windows’ online help. Operating Your Tablet Computer 2-5 Using the Panel Keys The Panel Keys provide shortcuts for you to utilize the functions of your Tablet Computer, such as adjusting the brightness setting or volume, and others. Adjusting Volume Peform the following to adjust the volume of your Tablet Computer: • To increase volume, press ▲ or ► repeatedly. • To decrease volume, press ▼ or ◄ repeatedly. Adjusting Screen Brightness Peform the following to adjust the screen brightness of your Tablet Computer: 2-6 • To increase brightness, press ▲ or ► repeatedly. • To decrease brightness, press ▼ or ◄ repeatedly. Operating Your Tablet Computer Using Wireless LAN Your Tablet Computer has a built-in wireless antenna which automatically detects wireless networks that are within range. It takes approximately 30 seconds for your Tablet Computer to make a successful wireless connection and approximately 10 seconds to disconnect. WARNING: It is highly recommended not to use your Tablet Computer upside down. Turning the Wireless Antenna On and Off By default, the wireless antenna is turned on. In case you need to turn the wireless antenna on or off, perform the following: 1. Tap Start > Control Panel > Windows Mobility Center. 2. To turn the wireless antenna on or off, tap Turn wireless on or Turn wireless off. Operating Your Tablet Computer 2-7 Connecting to a Wireless Network Perform the following to connect to a wireless network: 1. Make sure that the wireless antenna is “on” (The Wii LED indicator in solid ). green and the Wireless network icon on the taskbar shows 2. Tap the Wireless Network icon ( 3. In the list of available networks, tap a network. 4. Tap Connect. 5. If the network requires authentication, enter the security key or passphrase. ) on the taskbar. NOTE: • Once you are connected to a wireless network, Windows saves the network proile and will automatically connect to that network when it is in range. • For more information on connecting to a wireless network, see Window’s online help. 2-8 Operating Your Tablet Computer Using Bluetooth Your Tablet Computer has integrated Bluetooth capability for short-range wireless communication between Bluetooth-enabled devices. By default, the Bluetooth feature is enabled as indicated by the Bluetooth icon ( ) on the taskbar; but your Tablet Computer is not visible to other devices. To make your Tablet Computer visible, check the Discovery box in Bluetooth settings (see “Coniguring Bluetooth Settings” on page 2-12). Turning the Bluetooth Adapter On and Off In case you need to turn the Bluetooth adapter on or off, perform the following: 1. Tap the Bluetooth On ( 2. A pop up menu appears. Tap Turn adapter on or Turn adapter off. ) or Bluetooth off ( off) icon on the taskbar. NOTE: If the Bluetooth icon is not shown on the taskbar, tap Start > Devices and Printers. Under Devices, tap and hold the Bluetooth adapter icon, a pop up menu appears. Tap Bluetooth settings, then check Show the Bluetooth icon in the notiication area, and tap OK. Pairing with Bluetooth Devices Before you can pair with Bluetooth devices for the irst time, you need to add and save the device proile to your Tablet Computer. To add and pair a Bluetooth device Perform the following to pair your Tablet Compuer with Bluetooth devices: 1. Make sure the Bluetooth adapter is on as indicated by the Bluetooth icon ( ) on the taskbar. 2. Tap the Bluetooth icon ( Operating Your Tablet Computer ) to display a pop up menu. 2-9 2-10 3. Tap Add a Device. The Tablet Computer will scan for Bluetooth devices within range. 4. Tap the device you want to pair with, then tap Next. 5. Depending on the device you are pairing, you may be prompted to enter or verify the pairing code. The pairing code entered or shown on your Tablet Computer and the Bluetooth device must be the same. Click Next to continue. Operating Your Tablet Computer 6. Windows will check for the device driver and install, if necessary. Tap Close to close the screen. Depending on the paired Bluetooth device, you may use your Tablet Computer speakers to listen to music played from the Bluetooth device, transfer iles, and more. NOTE: For more information on using Bluetooth features, see Windows online help. To reconnect to a Bluetooth device Once a Bluetooth device has been paired with your Tablet Computer, you do not need to enter or verify the pairing code as you did the irst time. To reconnect to a Bluetooth device, perform the following: 1. Make sure the Bluetooth adapter is on as indicated by the Bluetooth icon ( ) on the taskbar. 2. Tap the Bluetooth icon ( 3. Tap Show Bluetooth Devices. Operating Your Tablet Computer ) to display a pop up menu. 2-11 4. Tap and hold the Bluetooth device to display the pop up menu. 5. Tap Advance Operation, then tap the applicable connection operation. When a Bluetooth device wants to pair with your Tablet Computer, a pop up message appears on the taskbar, tap the message to pair with the device. Coniguring Bluetooth Settings The Bluetooth Settings allows you to conigure how you want to connect to Bluetooth devices, sync data, and other options. To access the settings, tap and hold the Bluetooth icon ( ) on the taskbar, and tap Open Settings. 2-12 Operating Your Tablet Computer Using 3G Network Your Tablet Computer has 3G network capabilities that provide wireless connection to the Internet using a SIM card with data subscription. Connecting to 3G Network Your Tablet Computer comes with Sierra Wireless AirCard® Watcher, an application that allows you to connect to the Internet using your SIM card and keeps you informed of your wireless connection status. Perform the following to connect to your 3G network: 1. Install a SIM card to your Tablet Computer (see “Installing the SIM Card” on page 1-13). 2. Open the AirCard® Watcher application (tap Start > All Programs > Sierra Wireless > AirCard Watcher). The application detects the SIM card and displays network information on the AirCard® Watcher main screen. TIP: To open AirCard® Watcher faster, create a desktop shortcut icon. Alternatively, you can set AirCard® Watcher to open and connect automatically with your 3G network (see “To conigure 3G network proiles” on page 2-17). 3. Tap Connect to connect to the 3G network. Once connected, the AirCard® Watcher main screen displays the network connection information, such as signal strength, connection speed, and bitrate transfer. For more information on using the application, see “Using AirCard® Watcher” on page 2-14. Operating Your Tablet Computer 2-13 Using AirCard® Watcher The AirCard® Watcher main screen 10 11 No. Item 3G On/Off Signal Strength Network Type 2-14 Toolbar Description • Green: 3G network is on. • Red: 3G network is off. • Green: Indicate the network signal strength. More lit bars indicate stronger signal. • Red: No signal. Indicates the network connection type. Tap an icon to access the function. Wireless Proile Tap to view and modify wireless network proile. SMS Tap to open SMS Express to send and receive SMS messages on your Tablet Computer. NOTE: Your data plan subscription must support this feature to be able to send and receive SMS messages on your Tablet Computer. History Tap to view the usage history and clear the bitrate counters. Airplane Mode Tap to enable airplane mode. When this feature is enabled, the icon turns red. Tap the icon again or tap Turn Radio On to disable airplane mode. Operating Your Tablet Computer No. Item AirCard GPS Tap to open AirCard GPS Monitor. Settings Tap to access the AirCard® Watcher settings. See “Coniguring AirCard® Watcher Settings” on page 2-16. Help Description Tap to view the help ile. Network Name Displays the name of the SIM card network provider. Data Transfer Rate Displays the upstream and downstream transfer information. Home Tap to open the Sierra Wireless website. Speed Graph Tap to display a graphical table of the data transfer speed. Menu Tap to access the application menu. Minimize Tap to minimize the application to the system tray. Restore Tap to toggle the display between full view and compact view. Close 10 11 Connect / Disconnect Button Tap to connect or disconnect from the 3G network. Network Info A graphical display of the network connection type. Speed Indicates the network connection speed. Customer Support Tap to open Sierra Wireless support website. Operating Your Tablet Computer 2-15 Coniguring AirCard® Watcher Settings On the AirCard® Watcher main screen, tap the Settings ( screen below. ) icon to display the Tap a menu item on the left panel to display the corresponding settings on the right. The following menus are available: Menu 2-16 Description General Conigures startup/shutdown settings, warning messages, display properties, and others. Messaging Conigures message settings such as service center number, default storage, and message notiication. Network Conigures network mode and radio technology. SIM Settings Enables SIM security settings. Sounds Enables sound alert when network is connected, disconnected or when a new message is received. Proiles Conigures network proiles and auto-connect functions. See “To conigure 3G network proiles” on page 2-17. Data Usage Tracking Enables data usage tracking and conigures data subscription rate plan settings. This feature is useful when you have limited data rate plan to help you monitor and control your Internet usage. Firmware Displays irmware information. Operating Your Tablet Computer To conigure 3G network proiles Once a SIM card is used in your Tablet Computer, its network proile is created. You can view network information, such as proile name, access point name (APN), TCP/IP settings, and more. You can also set AirCard® Watcher to automatically connect to the 3G network at startup. 1. On the AirCard® Watcher main screen, tap the Wireless Proile ( NOTE: Alternatively, you can also access the Proiles menu, by tapping Proiles on the left panel. 2. ) icon. , and then On the Proiles menu, the following items are displayed: • Selected proile: Displays the name of your 3G network. • Autoconnect: Tap the ield and then select one of the following: • Never: Do not auto-connect to network. • While not roaming: Automatically connects to network while within the local network coverage. • Always (even when roaming): Automatically connects to network even when roaming outside the local network coverage. NOTE: Connecting to your network while roaming may incur additional charges. Check with your service provider for details. 3. • Auto-create: Tap to automatically create a connection proile when using a new SIM card. • Auto-select: Tap to automatically select the best connection proile for the current SIM. Tap Apply to save the settings. Operating Your Tablet Computer 2-17 2-18 4. To view the SIM card information, tap the network name on the left panel. 5. Tap OK to close the screen. Operating Your Tablet Computer Using GPS Your Tablet Computer has a GPS (Global Positioning System) receiver module built in and includes the u-blox GPS Location Sensors software. u-blox GPS Location Sensors is an application that allows you to manage the following: • Location • Assistance • Satellites To open u-blox GPS Location Sensors, tap Start > All Programs > u-blox > u-tray > u-tray 1.1.0.4 Location The Location tab provides an overview your location and system status. Operating Your Tablet Computer 2-19 Assistance The Assistance tab allows you to set the schedule and download assistance data. 2-20 • To download update manually, tap Download Assistance Data. • To set automatic download, check the Automatic box and select the frequency of automatic download in Ofline validity. Operating Your Tablet Computer
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