Xplore Technologies EM7355 WIRELESS MODULE User Manual

Xplore Technologies WIRELESS MODULE

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User Manual

  XC6 User’s Handbook 1
  XC6 User’s Handbook 2    Contents  Welcome  12  About your computer  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  13  Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Optional accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  15  Contacting Xplore – service and questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17  1 Getting Started 19  Front view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  19  Back view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20  Left side view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  21  Right side view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22  Bottom view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  23  Top view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23  LED indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  24  Quick-start guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Application, Windows, and hot keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  26  2 Using the Tablet 29  Turning on the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  Turning off the computer  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  30 Using the Reset switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30  Suspending and resuming operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Suspending operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Resuming operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Using the pen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  34 Using the digitizer to perform mouse functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Changing the pen double-click speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Contents    XC6 User’s Handbook 3 Positioning the pen and pen tether . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  36  Using the fingerprint scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  38  Changing the screen orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  39  Adjusting the screen brightness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  40 Enabling automatic backlight control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  41 Optimizing screen settings for outdoor use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41  Docking the tablet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42  Connecting devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Connecting to a local area network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Connecting USB-compatible devices  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  43 Connecting an external microphone  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  44 Adjusting microphone volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  44 Connecting a headphone or speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Adjusting headphone or speaker volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Connecting a monitor or projection panel (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  46 Activating the monitor or projection panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Connecting a device to the serial port (standard). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  47 Connecting an XPL expansion module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  47  Using the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Charging the battery pack  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  48 If you do not have an external battery charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 If you have an external battery charger  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Removing and installing the battery  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  49 Removing the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Installing the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Discarding batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Using power options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Displaying power options  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Checking battery power status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  52 Selecting a power plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  53 Selecting power options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Selecting Power (On/Off)/Backlight(On/Off)/Sleep/ Resume button options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  55 Tips for conserving battery power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Contents    XC6 User’s Handbook 4  Accessing the Solid State Drive (SSD) cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  57 Re-installing the drive carrier  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  58  Accessing the MicroSD and SIM compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59  Programming hot keys  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  60 Programming hot keys to start applications, open documents, or go to a website . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Programming hot keys to perform pre-defined functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  65 Programming hot keys to perform other key functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67  3 Maintaining the Tablet  71  Caring for the tablet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  71 Checking power cords and connectors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Protecting the computer from damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  71 Preventing the computer from overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Storing the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Caring for the display screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  73 Protecting the display screen  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  73  When to replace the pen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  74  Calibrating the digitizer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 A Troubleshooting  77   B Using BIOS and AOS Functions  79  Disabling the Auto Power feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  80  Enabling automatic LCD backlight control  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  80  C Glossary  81   D Hardware Specifications  87   E Agency Notices  93
Contents    XC6 User’s Handbook 5 F Environmental Policy and Recycling Program  105  Environmental policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Risk reduction, prevention, and resource management . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Communication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Continuous improvement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  106  Take back and recycling program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106  Environmental and Sustainability Corporate Report  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  107
    XC6 User’s Handbook 6 Disclaimer  Xplore Technologies®  has made every effort to ensure the accuracy and completeness of this document; however, because ongoing development efforts are made to continually improve the capabilities of our products, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the contents of this document. We disclaim liability for errors, omissions, or future changes herein.  Trademarks  Xplore and the Xplore logo are registered trademarks of Xplore Technologies Corp.; iX104, XC6, XC6 Lite, and XC6 Dual Mode are trademarks of Xplore Technologies Corp. Kensington and MicroSaver are registered trademarks of the Kensington Technology Group. Microsoft is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Windows 8.1, and Windows 7 are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. MicroSD is a registered trademark of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association. Intel and Core, are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Wi-Fi is a trademark of the Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance (WECA). ISODAMP is a registered trademark of Aearo Company. All other brands, product names, company names, trademarks and service marks used herein are property of their respective companies.  Copyright  Copyright ©  2003-2014 Xplore Technologies Corp. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be copied, reproduced, or translated, without the prior written consent of Xplore Technologies. No part of this publication may be stored or transmitted in any electronic form without the prior consent of Xplore Technologies. Any unauthorized use is a violation of copyright laws.   Publication information  PN: 95-01110, Rev. A  January, 2014  Declaration of conformity  DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY according to FCC Part 15, IC ICES-003, and RTT&E directives Responsible Party Name: Xplore Technologies Address: 14000 Summit Drive, Suite 900, Austin, Texas 78728 Telephone: 512.336.7797 Declares that product: Model Series: iX104C6 complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and, (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. WARNING Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance may void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. For more information about FCC rules and their applicability to the iX104, see Appendix E, “Agency Notices.”
    XC6 User’s Handbook 7 Energy Star Partner      Warranty information  The XC6 is backed by a standard 36-month International Limited Warranty. An extended International Limited Warranty  is  available.  Check  the  service  kit  included  with  your computer for warranty terms and conditions.   Important safety information  Before you use the XC6 (referred to as the tablet), read these safety instructions and the operation instructions in this handbook. Failure to observe all these instructions voids the Limited Warranty and may lead to suspension or denial of services to the offender, or legal action, or both. Follow any special regulations governing the use of the tablet and, if radio-enabled, always switch it off in areas where radio devices are forbidden or when the radio device can cause interference or danger. Always follow any safety laws and regulations pertaining to the use of cell phones and two-way radios, because these laws and regulations typically apply to the use of the wireless-enabled tablet. Observe all restrictions on the use of radio equipment in fuel depots (fuel storage and distribution areas), chemical plants, and wherever blasting operations are in progress or in any area in which restrictions on radio transmissions are imposed. Switch off the tablet when in an aircraft. The tablet is not FAA-approved for use on aircraft. The effect of the use of the tablet in aircraft is unknown. Using the tablet in an aircraft may affect aircraft instrumentation, communication, and performance; may disrupt the network; and may be illegal. Operating the wireless-enabled tablet may interfere with the functioning of inadequately protected medical devices such as pacemakers. Consult a physician or the manufacturer of the medical device if you have any questions. Radio signals from your tablet will not affect the operation of most modern equipment, but certain electronic equipment, including automotive systems, may not be shielded against radio signals from your tablet. Check with the manufacturer of your motor vehicle or the manufacturer’s representative to determine whether using the tablet will present any safety issues. Avoid using the tablet in any environment that requires your full attention, such as when driving a vehicle. If you need to use your tablet while driving, have a passenger use it for you or find a safe location to halt your vehicle.
    XC6 User’s Handbook 8  WARNING – BATTERIES Use only battery types specified in this handbook. Using any other type of battery can be dangerous and can disable the tablet. 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. 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. RECHARGING THE BATTERY MUST ONLY BE CARRIED OUT IN ANON-HAZERDOUS AREA USING THE SUPPLIED AC ADAPTOR. The definition of hazardous areas can be found in Standard EN 60079-10.  WARNING When operating  the  tablet  in a known explosive environment do  not remove or  replace the battery while the circuit is live. Before removing the battery verify that the area is known to be free of ignitable concentrations of flammable substances.  EXPLOSION HAZARD – DO NOT DISCONNECT WHILE CIRCUIT IS LIVE UNLESS AREA IS KNOWN TO BE NON-HAZARDOUS.  AVERISSEMENT – RISQUE D’EXPLOSION. NE PAS DÉ BRANCHER TANT QUE LE CIRCUIT EST SOUS TENSION, À  MOINS QU’IL NE S’AGISSE D’UN EMPLACEMENT NON DANGEREUX.  WARNING EXPLOSION HAZARD – DO NOT REPLACE THE BATTERY UNLESS POWER HAS BEEN SWITCHED OFF OR THE AREA IS KNOWN TO BE NON-HAZARDOUS.  AVERTISSEMENT – RISQUE D'EXPLOSION – COUPER LE COURANT OU S'ASSURER QUEL'EMPLACEMENT EST DESIGNE NON DANGEREUX AVANT DE REPLACER LE BATTERY.  WARNING EXPLOSION HAZARD - SUBSTITUTION OF COMPONENTS MAY IMPAIR SUITABILITY FOR CLASS I, DIVISION 2.  AVERTISSEMENT – RISQUE D'EXPLOSION – LA SUBSTITUTIOND E COMPOSANTSP EUTR ENDRE CE MATERIEL INACCEPTABLE POUR LES EMPLACEMENTS DE CLASSE I, DIVISION 2.  WARNING EXPLOSION HAZARD – DO NOT DISCONNECT EQUIPMENT UNLESS POWER HAS BEEN SWITCHED OFF OR THE AREA IS KNOWN TO BE NON-HAZARDOUS.  AVERTISSEMENT – RISQUE D'EXPLOSION – AVANT DE DECONNECTER L'EQUIPEMENT, COUPER LE COURANT OU S'ASSURER QUE L'EMPLACEMENT EST DESIGNE NON DANGEREUX.
    XC6 User’s Handbook 9 WARNING Do not use any dock or any other accessory or attachment that is not manufactured or supplied by Xplore or an authorized Xplore accessories supplier. Use of any accessory or attachment that is not supplied or approved for use with the tablet by Xplore is not permitted because it may cause hazards.  Operate the tablet only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. (See page 48 for more information about the battery and power supply.) Route power supply cords so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them. Pay particular attention to cords at plugs and convenience receptacles, and at the point where cords exit from the tablet or its dock. Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles because this can cause fire or electric shock.  Unplug the tablet and refer the tablet and dock for service to qualified service personnel if any of the following conditions occur: ■  The power supply cord or plug is damaged. ■  The tablet or dock does not operate normally when you follow the instructions in this book. ■  The tablet or dock exhibits a distinct change in performance. Adjust only controls for which there are instructions in this book. An improper adjustment of other controls can result in damage and may require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the tablet or dock to normal operation.  CAUTION Avoid prolonged physical contact with the exposed metal surfaces on the front and back of the tablet. While the tablet may not feel hot to the touch, if you maintain physical contact with the tablet for a long time (for example, if you rest the tablet on your lap for a long time), your skin may suffer low-heat injury. In addition, be careful when you remove a PC card that has been used for a long time, because the card may be hot.
  XC6 User’s Handbook 10 Welcome   Welcome to the Xplore Technologies®  XC6™tablet PC, the rugged tablet designed, tested, and manufactured to meet the environmental and physical real-world challenges faced by today’s mobile workers. Based on years of experience in rugged mobile applications, the XC6 is designed to withstand the abuses of everyday wear and tear.  Advanced technology, innovative design, and a rugged case are just a few highlights of your XC6 system.  Tablet with enhanced performance antenna    Note:   This handbook assumes that you have basic experience using computers and Microsoft®  Windows®.
  XC6 User’s Handbook 11 About your computer   The XC6 is a high-performance tablet PC that runs on Microsoft Windows 7 32-bit, Windows 7 64-bit, and Windows 8.1 64-bit operating systems.  You can use any of the following methods to control the tablet: ■ Special enhanced stylus pen (included with the tablet) ■ Your finger ■ Any suitable pointing device    Note:   In this handbook, all information applies to all models unless otherwise noted.   All  XC6  tablets  have  been  engineered  and  tested  to  meet  Military Standards  for  Environmental  Extremes  (MIL  STD  810G).  Your  tablet includes  the  following  features  that  make  it  exceptionally  rugged  and durable:  Durable, long-lasting, rigid magnesium enclosure  Interior and exterior multi-layer magnesium structure  Bumper system and gasket protection mechanisms  Specialized drive technology  Removable, dual, Solid State Drive (SSD) cartridge  Integrated,  protected  wireless  LAN  and  WAN  antennas for dual mode operation  Locked-in-place memory, cables, and connectors  Proprietary thermal management system
  XC6 User’s Handbook 12 Package contents   Check to make sure your package includes the following items: ■ Quick Start Guide ■ Battery pack ■ Power cord ■ AC adapter ■ Stylus Pen (attached to tablet) ■ Stylus Pen tether (attached to tablet) ■ XC6 tablet PC ■ Warranty information kit ■ Operating System Recovery Guide   Optional accessories  Your package also includes any optional accessories you ordered. Docking options ■ xStand Desktop Docking Station ■ xDock Vehicle Docking Station Carrying cases ■ Shoulder case ■ Portfolio case ■ Dockable case Memory ■ 4, 8, or 16 GB RAM ■ 60, 120, 240, or more GB Solid State Drive (SSD) Power options ■ AC adapter with U.S. cord ■ Extended life battery pack (80.75 watt hours) ■ Auto adapter (cigarette lighter adapter) Additional accessories ■ Top-mounted Fast-Lock GPS II Pro (submeter accuracy) ■ Non-rugged USB optical disk drive ■ USB rugged, backlit keyboard (83-key) ■ Replaceable drive cartridges ■ Active stylus
  XC6 User’s Handbook 13 Contacting Xplore – Service and Questions   Note:   To troubleshoot problems (including wireless and GPS problems), before you call, read the FAQ page of the Xplore Technologies Web site. Go to http://www.xploretech.com; then select Customer Support; then FAQ.   If you purchased your tablet from an authorized Xplore dealer, contact the dealer for service and support.  If you purchased your tablet directly from Xplore, use any of the following methods to contact Xplore for service and support:   Web site  http://www.xploretech.com  E-mail  customersupport@xploretech.com  Toll free  1-866-296-8541, extension 222  Fax  1-512-336-7791   Before you contact Xplore, have the following information ready so that the customer support representative can quickly provide a solution:   Product name: XC6  Product serial number  Purchase date  Conditions under which the problem occurred  Any error messages that were displayed  Type of device connected, if any
  XC6 User’s Handbook 14 1   Getting Started  This chapter gives you an overview of your tablet and includes a quick-start guide to tablet keys.  Front view              Built-in Microphone  Reset switch Status Indicator Auto Light Sensor  SSD Indicator  Digital Camera  Speaker  Speaker   Fingerprint Scanner   Built-in Microphone  Enables you to input mono audio with noise cancellation. (See page 44.)  Reset Switch  Enables you to turn off the computer when using the Power (On/Off)/Backlight (On/Off)/Resume key is not effective. (See page 30.)  Status Indicator  Indicates the computer status (on, off, etc.). (See page 24.)  Speakers  Enable you to listen to stereo audio files. Sealed to provide protection from the environment.  Auto Light Sensor  Detects ambient light conditions.  SSD Indicator  Indicates hard drive activity. (See page 24.) Digital Camera  1-mega-pixel, auto-focus camera for taking color or black-and-white image or video. Fingerprint Scanner Enables you to use fingerprint verification features. (See page 38.)
Chapter 1. Getting Started   XC6 User’s Handbook 15 Back view    Digital Camera     Fan Cover  SSD Carrier     Antenna Covers Removable Battery Pack  Battery Release Latch    Battery Lock Button     Pen Pen Holder   Fan Cover  Plastic cover over the thermal transfer bay that manages heat movement out of the computer.  Antenna Covers  For optional wireless LAN and WAN models, protect and secure the radio antennas (accessible by authorized service personnel only).  Pen  The main device you use to enter data and control applications (instead of a mouse or a keyboard). Also called the stylus. See “Using the pen” on page 34. Pen Holder   Provides a place to secure the pen when you are not using it. Battery Release Latch  Provides access to the battery. Battery Lock Button  Secures the battery inside the tablet.  Removable Battery Pack  Powers the computer when AC power is unavailable. Digital Camera  5-mega-pixel, auto-focus camera for taking color or black-and-white image or video.  SSD Carrier  User-accessible drive carrier for SSD storage.
Chapter 1. Getting Started   XC6 User’s Handbook 16 Left side view   Power On/Off, Backlight On/Off, Sleep/Resume button Kensington lock slot      Heat exchange  XPL side port    Power On/Off,  Backlight On/Off, Sleep/Resume Button Press to power computer.  Press and hold for more than 4 seconds to force power off. Momentarily press to toggle the backlight on or off.  Heat Exchange  Helps prevent the computer from overheating by forcing heat away from the computer. (Do not block the vents.) XPL Side Port  Permits connection of special devices made expressly for the XC6.  Kensington™ Lock Slot  Connector for the optional Kensington MicroSaver™ or equivalent compatible security cable. Note: Contact your reseller for information about the Kensington security cable.
Chapter 1. Getting Started   XC6 User’s Handbook 17 Right side view           Power connector USB ports        Headphone connector Microphone connector LAN connector        9-pin serial connector or optional connector for external monitor    The connectors on the right side of the computer are located behind the outer doors.    Power connector  For the AC adapter or optional auto adapter. (See “Optional accessories” on page 15.)  USB 2.0 ports  For Universal Serial Bus devices (compliant with USB Standard Revision 2.0). Note: The optional Office and Vehicle Docks include additional USB ports. See “Optional accessories” on page 15. Headphone connector  For stereo headphones or speakers. Microphone connector  For an external microphone. LAN connector  For connecting a standard RJ-45 connector to the tablet’s internal local area network (LAN) card  9-pin serial connector or optional external monitor connector Serial connector for connecting terminals or other devices that use the RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485 data transfer standard, or an optional connector for an external monitor or projection panel. Bottom view
Chapter 1. Getting Started   XC6 User’s Handbook 18 Bottom view  Docking Connector for the Optional Xplore Tablet Dock        Guide Pin Receptacles   Docking Connector  Enables you to connect the optional xStand Desktop Docking Station or xDock Vehicle Docking Stations.  Guide Pin Receptacles  Help assure a secure connection of the optional xStand or xDock. Note: See “Optional accessories” on page 15.   Top view   XPL Expansion Port           Bumpers   Bumpers  Fabricated from rugged material. Raised to help protect the computer from damage.  XPL Expansion Port  A port that permits connection of special devices made expressly for the XC6.
Chapter 1. Getting Started   XC6 User’s Handbook 19 LED indicators The LED indicator lights show the status of system functions.  The Drive LED blinks whenever one of the SSDs are accessed. Table 1 defines the states of the Status LED.  Status LED  Drive LED           Table 1  Status LED Indicator State Definitions   LED State AC Adapter Battery Tablet Mode Green, Blinking slowly Plugged In Charging On, Off, or Hibernating Fully Charged Sleep Mode Green / Cyan, Blinking slowly Plugged In Charging Green, Breathing Not Plugged In Discharging Plugged In Removed Green, Continuous Plugged In Fully Charged On Removed Not Plugged In Discharging Off (No Light) All Conditions All Conditions Off or Hibernating (or any Night Vision Mode). Blue, Continuous  All Conditions All Conditions On. Front or Rear Camera is active. Red, Blinking Quickly Not Plugged In Discharging, <10% On. Plug the tablet into an AC/DC power source or install a charged battery. Red, Continuous Not Plugged In Discharging, <3% On. Plug the tablet into an AC/DC power source or install a charged battery. Installed  1. Off. Battery is critically low. Plug the tablet into an AC/DC power source or install a charged battery. 2. Or, the tablet has encountered a fault and is not operating normally. Contact your computer support personnel, such as your help desk. Amber, Continuous All Conditions Installed High Temperature Threshold Exceeded  Amber / Green, Blinking Quickly All Conditions Installed Critical Temperature Threshold Exceeded
Chapter 1. Getting Started   XC6 User’s Handbook 20 Quick-start guide   This section is a quick guide to using the main features of your tablet. (See Chapter 2 for detailed information.)  Application, Windows, and Hot keys             Secure Attention Sequence Key  Start Key     Hot Key 1   Hot Key 2     Hot Key 3        Fingerprint scanner        Function Key
Chapter 1. Getting Started   XC6 User’s Handbook 21  Table 2  Main keys  Press this key... To perform this function  Log on after resuming operation from power management, powering on, or locking.  After logging on, launch Windows Task Manager. Windows Start Button.  Use in combination with another key to perform various functions. (See page 27.) Fingerprint scanner.  To define a function, see “Programming Hot Keys” on page 60.  In the default configuration, the P3 key puts the computer in Sleep mode and the Power button shuts down the computer. To change these settings, see page 52. Display the Start menu.  Open Internet Explorer,  or perform a user-definable function.             Put the computer in Sleep mode.     Table 3  Function mode keys  Press these keys...  To perform this function    Default function: Send video display to a monitor                   or projection panel connected to the computer (and back to the computer again). You can program this key combination to perform a different function. (See “Programming hot keys to start applications, open documents, or go to a website” on page 61.)  Enable or disable Airplane mode, which toggles wireless radios on/off.  Bluetooth toggle.
Chapter 2. Using the Tablet   XC6 User’s Handbook 22  2   Using the Tablet  This chapter contains detailed instructions for using the tablet.  Turning on the computer   1.  Make sure the computer is off.   When the computer is off, the Status LED is off.            2.  Make sure the battery is charged or that the computer is plugged in to an external power source. 3.  Press the Power On/Off, Backlight On/Off, Sleep/Resume button.  Power On/Off, Backlight On/Off, Sleep/Resume button
Chapter 2. Using the Tablet   XC6 User’s Handbook 23  Turning off the computer    When the computer is in Sleep mode, the Status LED is breathing green. 1.  If the computer is in Sleep mode, press the Power On/Off, Backlight On/Off, Sleep/Resume button to resume operation. (See page 32 for information about Sleep mode.)  Power On/Off, Backlight On/Off and Sleep/Resume button   2.  Make sure the battery is charged or that the computer is plugged in to an external power source.  3.  Save your work and close all programs.  4.  From the Windows Start menu, click Turn Off Computer.  5.  The Turn off computer dialog box opens.  6.  Click Turn Off or press the Power button continuously for more than 4 seconds.  Using the Reset switch   Use the Reset switch only if you cannot turn off the computer by any other means, because you may lose unsaved data. If the computer does not seem to be accepting input and you cannot turn it off by using the method described in “Turning off the computer,” press the Reset switch. (Use the stylus or a similar instrument to press the switch).  Reset switch
Chapter 2. Using the Tablet   XC6 User’s Handbook 24 Suspending and resuming operation   For more information, see “Checking battery power status” on page 52. To conserve battery power when you do not want to turn off the computer or when you need to install a charged battery pack, put the computer into Sleep mode. (You can suspend operation without closing any programs or Windows.) When you suspend operation: ■ Programs that are running stop (but do not close). ■ Active data is saved. ■ The system enters one of the following low-power modes: •    Sleep (Suspend-to-RAM) mode – The Status LED light is breathing green. Active data is saved in RAM and most other components are turned off. Although the computer uses very little power when in Sleep mode, eventually the battery’s power does run out. If you do not plan to use the computer for an extended period of time, turn the computer off or put it in Hibernation mode instead of Sleep mode. •   Hibernation mode – Active data is saved on the SSD and power usage is reduced to the same level as when the computer is turned off. In Hibernation mode, there is no danger of losing data if battery power is lost.   Notes: If you have set your computer to turn power off (in the Power Options utility in Windows Control Panel), you cannot suspend operation. To change power settings, see “Selecting Power (On/Off)/Backlight(On/ Off)/Sleep/ Resume button options” on page 55.  In  the  default  configuration, the  P3  key  puts  the computer  in  Sleep mode  and  the  Power  button  shuts  down  the  computer.  To  change these  settings,  see  “Programming  hot  keys  to  perform  pre-defined functions” on page 65.  If your computer is connected to a network, the network may automatically log you off after a period of inactivity while system operation is suspended. Contact your help desk or system administrator to learn your log-off time limit.
Chapter 2. Using the Tablet   XC6 User’s Handbook 25     In order to suspend operation, the Sleep option must be enabled in Windows Power Options. See “Selecting Power (On/Off) / Backlight (On / Off) / Sleep /  Resume button options” on page 55.  Suspending operation  Use one of the following methods to suspend operation:  Method 1  Press the P3 key.    P3 key  Method 2  1.  Press the Windows Start button; then press the right arrow next to the Shutdown button. 2.  Press Sleep.  When operation is suspended, the Status LED displays a breathing green light.  Status LED
Chapter 2. Using the Tablet   XC6 User’s Handbook 26 Resuming operation  To resume operation when the computer is in Sleep mode, press the Power On/Off, Backlight On/Off, Suspend/Resume button.   Note:   Press the button only once.    Power On/Off, Backlight On/Off, Sleep/Resume button    Approximately 20 seconds later, the computer resumes normal operation. When the Status LED displays a continuous green light, you can begin using the computer.  Using the pen   You can use any of the following methods to select items and to navigate through programs. ■ Auto-Sense mode: Use either the multifunction pen or your finger interchangeably. The computer distinguishes between the two input modes and automatically adjusts accordingly. This is the tablet’s default state. ■ Digitizer mode: Use only the special multifunction pen provided with the computer. For more information, see “Programming hot keys to perform pre- defined functions” on page 65.  WARNING Do not use items such as a ball point pen or a screwdriver that can damage the tablet. Damage caused by using an item not provided with the tablet is not covered by the tablet warranty.   Note:     During the first use of the tablet, or if the action you are trying  to  perform  does  not  occur  when  you  use  the  pen  or  your finger  to  touch the  screen,  calibrate  the  digitizer  as  described  in “Calibrating the digitizer” on page 75.
Chapter 2. Using the Tablet   XC6 User’s Handbook 27 Using the digitizer to perform mouse functions   To perform this function...  Do this  Select an object (left button click). Tap the pen tip once on the object.  Perform a double-click.  Quickly tap the pen tip twice on the object.  Perform a right-click.  Hold the pen or your finger directly on the object for 1 second.  Move or drag an object.  Place the pen tip or your finger on the object; then continue to hold the pen tip or your finger against the screen as you move the pen or your finger.   Changing the pen double-click speed  The pen double-click speed is in sync with the mouse double-click speed. To change the speed, follow the instructions below. 1.  Click the Windows Start button.  2.  Click the Control Panel option.  3.  In the Control Panel window, select Hardware and Sound > Set up your Pen and Tablet.  4.  Drag the slider to a faster or slower speed.
Chapter 2. Using the Tablet   XC6 User’s Handbook 28  Positioning the pen and pen tether  The pen tether helps prevent the loss of your pen. The following illustrations show how to position the pen and pen tether.  Tether anchored at the bottom         pen tether                         pen
Chapter 2. Using the Tablet   XC6 User’s Handbook 29  Tether anchored on the side   pen tether                                    pen
Chapter 2. Using the Tablet   XC6 User’s Handbook 30  Using the fingerprint scanner   The  fingerprint  scanner  and  the  associated  Protector  Suite  2009 software  enable  you to  use  fingerprint  verification to  protect  the security of your data.  Fingerprint scanner            The first step for using fingerprint verification is to enroll your fingerprint to create an association between your username, password, and fingerprint. After fingerprint enrollment you will be able to: ■ Use your fingerprint as part of computer login security. ■ Register Web pages and Windows applications to use your fingerprint instead of passwords. ■ Launch applications by swiping your finger the sensor. ■ Store confidential information in an encrypted form in a protected folder.  To launch the Enrollment Wizard, select: Start > All Programs > Protector Suite > Control Center > User Enrollment and follow the wizard’s instructions.  For more information about using the fingerprint scanner, see the Protector Suite 2009 User’s Guide PDF included on your hard disk in the Protector Suite 2009 folder.
Chapter 2. Using the Tablet   XC6 User’s Handbook 31  Changing the screen orientation   To rotate the screen orientation from portrait (vertical) to landscape  (horizontal) mode or from landscape to portrait mode, press the Windows Start button (Windows 7), or rotate the unit (Windows 8.1).              portrait mode  landscape mode
Chapter 2. Using the Tablet   XC6 User’s Handbook 32  Adjusting the screen brightness   Use either of the following methods to adjust the screen brightness:  Method 1  1.  Click Start.  2.  Open the Control Panel.  3.  In the Hardware and Sound area, select Adjust commonly used mobility settings. Use the Brightness slider to adjust the brightness.  Display brightness slider               Method 2      1.  In the Windows taskbar, click the power management icon; then select Adjust screen brightness.  2.  Move the slider bar (located at the bottom of the window) to change the screen brightness.
Chapter 2. Using the Tablet   XC6 User’s Handbook 33  Enabling automatic backlight control  When the Auto Light sensor is enabled, the computer automatically controls the amount of backlight sent to the screen to provide optimum brightness for the lighting conditions in which you are working.  Auto Light sensor          To enable automatic backlight control, see page 80.  Optimizing screen settings for outdoor use  1.  Click Start > Control Panel > Appearance and Personalization > Personalization > Change desktop background.  2.  In the My Themes area, select  High Contrast White.  3.  Click the Back button.  4.  Click Display.  5.  Click Medium - 125% to enlarge the icon size; then click Apply.  6.  Click Adjust Resolution. Make sure the screen resolution setting is 1024 by 768 pixels; then click OK.
Chapter 2. Using the Tablet   XC6 User’s Handbook 34 Docking the tablet   If you have  the  optional xStand  office dock  or xDock  vehicle  dock, connect  it  to  the  tablet  at  the  docking  port.  (See the  iX104  Docking Stations Handbook.)   Docking port          Guide pin receptacles  Connecting devices   Refer to the following subsections for information about connecting external devices to your computer.   Note:   If the device you want to use does not appear to be working with your computer, the device may need to be enabled in the computer’s configuration program. Contact your local help desk or Xplore reseller.   Connecting to a local area network  Connect a local area network (LAN) cable’s RJ-45 connector to the internal LAN interface card. (See your network system administrator for more information.)         LAN connector
Chapter 2. Using the Tablet   XC6 User’s Handbook 35 Connecting USB-compatible devices  Connect any USB-compatible devices to the computer’s USB ports.         USB ports  Connecting an external microphone   microphone connector          Adjusting microphone volume  If necessary, adjust the volume of the microphone as follows:  1.  Press the Windows Start key; then open the Control Panel.  2.  Select Hardware and Sound; then select  Sound.  3.  Select the Recording tab.  4.  Select Microphone; then select Properties.  5.  Select the Levels tab.  6.  Adjust the microphone volume or boost.  7.  Click OK.
Chapter 2. Using the Tablet   XC6 User’s Handbook 36  Connecting a headphone or speakers         headphone/speakers connector   Adjusting headphone or speaker volume         1.  Click the audio icon in the Status area of the Windows taskbar. The volume control area opens. 2.  If the Mute button indicates that sound is muted, click the button to turn on the sound. 3.  Move the slider bar up or down to increase or decrease the volume.
Chapter 2. Using the Tablet   XC6 User’s Handbook 37 Connecting a monitor or projection panel (optional)   Monitor/projection panel connector         Activating the monitor or projection panel  If your tablet includes the optional monitor/projection panel connector, you can change the video output as follows:  To change the video output to the monitor or projection panel: Press the Fn-P1 key combination.  To change the video output back to the computer:    Press the Fn-P1 key combination again.   Connecting a device to the serial port (standard)  If your tablet includes the standard serial port, you can connect a terminal or other device that uses the RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485 data transfer standard.  9-pin serial port
Chapter 2. Using the Tablet   XC6 User’s Handbook 38 Connecting an XPL expansion module  XPL expansion port           Tablet with optional GPS II
Chapter 2. Using the Tablet   XC6 User’s Handbook 39 Using the battery   You can recharge, remove, and replace the battery pack.  Charging the battery pack   If you do not have an external battery charger  Follow these steps to charge the battery while it is installed in the computer:  1.  Connect a power source, such as an AC adapter or cigarette lighter adapter, to the power connector on the computer.        Power connector  If the battery charge is below 95%, the battery begins charging and the Status LED flashes green. (If the battery charge is higher than 95%, the battery will not charge, preventing battery overcharge.) 2.  Check the level of charge. (See “Checking battery power status” on page 52.)  The charging process continues until the battery charge reaches 100%.  Table 4 shows the approximate time required to charge the battery level to 100%.  Table 4  Approximate battery charge time   Battery pack capacity  Charge time  Battery pack P/N 55 watt hours (7600 mAh) 1.5 hours 11-01018  68.5 watt hours (9250 mAh)  2.5 hours  11-01019
Chapter 2. Using the Tablet   XC6 User’s Handbook 40 If you have an external battery charger  1.  Remove the battery pack (see page 49). 2.  Use the external battery charger to charge the battery. 3.  Install the battery (see page 51).   Removing and installing the battery  You can remove the battery and use an (optional) external charger to charge it.  Removing the battery  1.  To swap with a charged battery: Use one of the methods described in “Suspending operation” on page 32 to suspend operation.  If a charged battery is not available: Save your work and close all running programs; then shut down the computer or put the computer in Hibernation mode (see “Suspending operation” on page 32).  Note:  To avoid losing unsaved data, wait until the computer has completed  switching  to  Hibernation  mode  before removing the battery.
Chapter 2. Using the Tablet   XC6 User’s Handbook 41 2.  Use the stylus or a pen to depress the battery lock button. The battery release latch returns to its original position.        Removable battery   Battery release latch    Battery lock button          3.  Pull the battery away from the computer and remove it.   Note:   After removing the battery, you must replace the battery or connect the computer to an external power supply within 3 to 5 minutes or the computer completely loses power.
Chapter 2. Using the Tablet   XC6 User’s Handbook 42 Installing the battery  1.  Orient the battery with the slides in the empty battery tray.     2.  Slide the battery into the tray and press it firmly until it is seated.  3.  Slide the battery release latch to its original position. The lock button pops back into the locked position, securing the battery in place.  Discarding batteries  Dispose of batteries in accordance with your local government regulations. Under federal, state, or local law, it may be illegal to put batteries in the trash. Contact your system administrator, municipal waste disposal department/provider for information.
Chapter 2. Using the Tablet   XC6 User’s Handbook 43  Using power options    Displaying power options        On the Windows taskbar, click the battery icon; then select More power options. The Power Options window opens.    Checking battery power status         On the Windows taskbar, click the battery icon. The following window opens, displaying the percentage of power remaining in the battery:
Chapter 2. Using the Tablet   XC6 User’s Handbook 44  Selecting a power plan       1. On the Windows taskbar, click the battery icon. The following window opens:   2.  Select one of the following power plans: (select More power options in necessary)  Balanced – Balance between computer performance and battery life. Power Saver – Longer battery life and lower performance. High performance – Higher performance and shorter battery life.
Chapter 2. Using the Tablet   XC6 User’s Handbook 45 Selecting power options       1.  On the Windows taskbar, right-click the battery icon.  2.  Select Power Options.  The following window opens.    3.  Under the selected power plan, press Change plan settings.  4.  Select the power options you want to use.
Chapter 2. Using the Tablet   XC6 User’s Handbook 46 Selecting Power (On/Off)/Backlight(On/Off)/Sleep/ Resume button options          Power (On/Off)/ Backlight (On/Off)/ Sleep/Resume button  To change what happens when you press the button:       1.  On the Windows taskbar, right-click the battery icon. 2.  Select Power Options.  The following window opens.    3.  Press Choose what the power buttons do.  4.  Select the options you want to use.
Chapter 2. Using the Tablet   XC6 User’s Handbook 47 Tips for conserving battery power  The following tips help you extend the life of your battery by conserving battery power: ■ Use an external power source such as the AC or auto adapter whenever available. ■ Suspend operation if you know that you will not be using the system for a while. (See page 32.) ■ If you do not plan to use the computer for an extended period of time, turn it off. ■ Adjust power options to automatically conserve power. (See page 54.) ■ Adjust the display brightness to no brighter than necessary for comfortable viewing. The display can consume a large portion of the computer’s power. (See page 40.) ■ Set the LCD Brightness range to “Power Saving” in the BIOS Setup Utility. (See page 79.)
Chapter 2. Using the Tablet   XC6 User’s Handbook 48 Accessing the Solid State Drive (SSD) cartridge   When you install a new storage drive, follow the instructions in this section to access the hard drive carrier.   WARNING  Failure to follow this procedure can result in damage to the case and the cover, which is not covered under the Xplore Technologies warranty. Xplore recommends that you use an approved Xplore Technologies service center for this procedure.   1.  Turn off the computer.  2.  Remove all power from the unit, including batteries and other power sources such as power supplies, cigarette lighter adapters, and mobile power sources. 3.  Pinch the two center pins with one hand while pushing down on the lever with the other. The drive carrier will pop up (like the battery) and permit removal.  Note: Your drive carrier may have two screws installed. If so, remove them before you exchange the drive carrier.
Chapter 2. Using the Tablet   XC6 User’s Handbook 49 Re-installing the drive carrier  1.  Insert the drive with smooth edge into the bay at a slight angle.  2.  Press down until the carrier clicks into place, while pinching the two center pins.     3.  If your machine had the screws in place, re-attach them.  Note: Do not use power tools.
Chapter 2. Using the Tablet   XC6 User’s Handbook 50 Accessing the MicroSD and SIM compartment    Note:  This compartment can handle most MicroSD and SIM cards. When you install a MicroSD or SIM card, follow the instructions in this section to access the compartment.  WARNING   Failure to follow this procedure can result in damage to the case and the cover, which is not covered under the Xplore Technologies warranty. Xplore recommends that you use an approved Xplore Technologies service center for this procedure. 1.  Turn off the computer. 2.  Remove all power from the unit, including batteries and other power sources such as power supplies, cigarette lighter adapters, and mobile power sources.  3.  Remove the battery. (See “Removing and installing the battery” on page 49.)  4.  Lift up on the D-ring and turn it clockwise ¼  of a rotation. Once the lock is disengaged lift the door to open the compartment.     Opening the compartment  Installing a MicroSD card  Installing a SIM card
Chapter 2. Using the Tablet   XC6 User’s Handbook 51 Programming hot keys   Xplore pre-programs the P1, P2, and P3 hot keys and Function mode hot key combinations to perform certain functions by default. However, you can program them to perform different functions, as described in this section.  Table 5  Programmable hot keys  Key  Default function   Opens the Start menu.              Starts Internet Explorer.              Puts the computer in Sleep mode.   Table 6  Programmable Function mode hot key combinations  Key combination  Default function                      Sends video display to a monitor or projection panel.                      Airplane mode toggle.  Bluetooth toggle.
Chapter 2. Using the Tablet   XC6 User’s Handbook 52  Programming hot keys to start applications, open documents, or go to a website  1.  In the Status area of the Windows taskbar, click the XC6 Configuration icon. The Launch Button QuickShow dialog box opens.     2.  Click the Configure button. The Panel Control Center window opens.
Chapter 2. Using the Tablet   XC6 User’s Handbook 53 3.  Click the Change button next to the key or key combination you want to program.  The following options appear:     4.  Click Launch an Application, Document or Web site. The following options appear:
Chapter 2. Using the Tablet   XC6 User’s Handbook 54 5.  To start an application: a.  Click Launch an Application. b.  Press Browse to find the application you want the hot key or Function mode hot key combination to start (for example: word.exe, notepad.exe, excel.exe). c.  Click Change.    6.  To open a document: a.  Click Open a Document.  b.  Press Browse to find the document you want the hot key or Function mode hot key combination to open. (For example: spreadsheet.xls, airports.doc, wiringdiagram.jpg) c.  Click Change. 7.  To open a multimedia file: a.  Click Open a Multimedia file.  b.  Press Browse to find the name of the multimedia file you want the hot key or Function mode hot key combination to open. (For example: 911training.dir, demo.ppt) c.  Click Change. 8.  To open a Web page: a.  Click Open a Web page. b.  Press Browse to find the URL of the Web page you want the hot key or Function mode hot key combination to open. (For example: http://www.xploretech.com) c.  Click Change. 9.  Program more hot keys, or click Close to close the Panel Control Center window.
Chapter 2. Using the Tablet   XC6 User’s Handbook 55 Programming hot keys to perform pre-defined functions  1.  In the Status area of the Windows taskbar, click the XC6 Configuration icon. The Launch Button QuickShow dialog box opens.     2.  Click the Configure button.  The Panel Control Center window opens.
Chapter 2. Using the Tablet   XC6 User’s Handbook 56 3. Next to the key or key combination you want to program, click the Change button.  The following options appear:     4. Click Start a pre-defined function.  5.  In the Function selection drop-down list, select an option.    6. Program more hot keys, or click Close to close the Panel Control Center window.
Chapter 2. Using the Tablet   XC6 User’s Handbook 57 Programming hot keys to perform other key functions  1. In the Status area of the Windows taskbar, click the XC6 Configuration icon.  The Launch Button QuickShow dialog box opens.     2.  Click the Configure button.  The Panel Control Center window opens.
Chapter 2. Using the Tablet   XC6 User’s Handbook 58 3.  Next to the key or key combination you want to program, click the Change button.  The following options appear:     4. Click Press a key or key combination.  The following options appear:
Chapter 2. Using the Tablet   XC6 User’s Handbook 59 5.  If you want the hot key or hot key combination to perform the function of a single key:  a. If the Ctrl, Alt, or Shift boxes are checked, uncheck them.  b. Click the key you want the hot key or hot key combination to perform. (For example: F6, G, or Caps Lock)  If you want the hot key or hot key combination to perform the function of a key combination:  a.  Check the Ctrl, Alt, or Shift box.  b.  From the drop-down list, select the additional key, or click the key on the keyboard. Examples To cause the hot key to perform the print screen function (Alt-Print Scrn): Check the Alt check box; then select PrtScr from the drop-down list. To cause the hot key to perform the paste function (Ctrl-V): Check the Ctrl check box; then click the V key. 6. Program more hot keys, or click Close to close the Panel Control Center window.
  XC6 User’s Handbook 60 3   Maintaining the Tablet  This chapter provides instructions for maintaining your tablet.  Caring for the tablet   This section provides information about how to keep your tablet in top working condition.  Checking power cords and connectors  Check AC and DC power cords and power connectors periodically for damage. Replace the power cord immediately if you find any damage.  Protecting the computer from damage  ■      Your computer is designed to sustain a multiple-axis drop to a non-yielding surface. Do not intentionally drop the computer, because the cumulative effects of multiple drops may damage the computer. ■      Do not place heavy objects on the computer. ■      Do not disassemble the computer. ■      Keep the computer at least 5 inches (13 centimeters) away from any electrical appliance that generates a strong magnetic field, such as a motor, magnet, TV, refrigerator, or large audio speakers.
Chapter 3. Maintaining the Tablet    XC6 User’s Handbook 61 Preventing the computer from overheating  The computer monitors its internal temperature. As the internal temperature approaches the tolerable limits of heat-sensitive components, system functions are automatically limited or turned off to prevent damage.  To prevent the computer from overheating, do not obstruct the computer’s air vents.      air vent area                     air vents
Chapter 3. Maintaining the Tablet    XC6 User’s Handbook 62 Storing the computer  You can store the computer in the Off state for about 30 days with a fully charged battery installed. After this period, recharge the battery or replace it with a charged battery.  If you intend to store the computer for more than 30 days, remove the battery pack and keep it in a cool place.  Caring for the display screen  To clean the display screen, dampen a soft cotton cloth with water and gently wipe the screen surface.   Note:   Do not use isopropyl alcohol to clean the screen. Alcohol may damage the surface of the screen.   Protecting the display screen  The screen protector is a durable, replaceable writing surface that protects the display screen from abrasion.  To obtain additional screen protectors, check with your reseller, or go to the Xplore Web site at www.xploretech.com for ordering information. Additional information about installation is included with the screen protectors.
Chapter 3. Maintaining the Tablet    XC6 User’s Handbook 63 Removing the screen protector  Slide your fingernail under the edge of the screen protector and pull the protector away from the screen.                   edge   Installing a new screen protector  Follow the instructions included with your screen protector replacement kit.   Note:   If a screen protector is already installed on the display screen, remove it before installing the new screen protector.   When to replace the pen   With use, the pen tip may become worn and can scratch the screen. If your pen exhibits one of the following problems, replace the pen: ■      The pen does not move freely across the screen. ■      The pen does not perform as expected.
Chapter 3. Maintaining the Tablet    XC6 User’s Handbook 64 Calibrating the digitizer   Calibrating the digitizer adjusts the cursor position on the screen relative to the position of the pen tip or finger. Calibrate the digitizer to adjust the distance error between where the pen or finger is actually touching the screen and where the computer is registering the pen or finger touch. You may need to calibrate the digitizer in the following situations: ■      You are using the computer for the first time. ■      The previous user of the computer writes with the opposite hand or at a different pen angle. ■      The computer has not been used for some time. ■      The computer has been serviced.  1. From the Start menu, select Control Panel. The Control Panel opens.
Chapter 3. Maintaining the Tablet    XC6 User’s Handbook 65 2.  Select Hardware and Sound.          Hardware and Sound         3. In the Tablet PC Settings area, select Calibrate the screen for pen or touch input; then follow the instructions that appear on the screen..                Calibrate the screen for pen or touch input
  XC6 User’s Handbook 66 A   Troubleshooting  Table  7  contains  solutions  to some  problems. If  you  cannot  solve the problem by taking the actions described, contact your local help desk or your reseller for further assistance.  Table 7  Troubleshooting  Problem  Possible cause and solution  Computer will not start. •  The battery may be defective or discharged to a critically low level. Connect an external power supply (such as the AC adapter) or install a charged battery. See “Using the battery” on page 48.  •  Internal components may be above or below the acceptable operating range (below -20° C or above 60° C). After the temperature returns to safe operating range the computer will start.  The computer will not resume operation after being suspended. •  The battery may be defective or discharged to a critically low level. When the battery reaches a critically low level, the computer is forced into Sleep mode to avoid a total system power failure. Connect an external power supply (such as the AC adapter) or install a charged battery. See “Using the battery” on page 48.  •  The computer may be at the critical thermal limit. To avoid damage to heat-sensitive components, the computer enters Sleep mode when the computer operates above 60° C. Operation automatically resumes when the computer cools to below 60° C. Move the computer to a cooler location.  The Status LED is red, continuous.           •  The computer is on, running under battery power, and the charge level in the battery has reached a critical level. Plug the computer into an AC/DC power source or install a charged battery.  •  The system has encountered a fault and is preventing normal operation. Contact your local help desk.  The Status LED is red, blinking.  The computer is powered on, running under battery power, and the charge level in the battery is at a minimum warning level. Plug the computer into an AC/DC power source or install a charged battery.
Appendix A. Troubleshooting     XC6 User’s Handbook 67 Table 7  Troubleshooting (continued)  Problem  Possible cause and solution  Display screen is blank or difficult to read. •  Confirm that the computer is on (the Power icon is displayed continuously in the Status area).  •  The brightness may be set too low, causing the screen to appear too dark. To change system brightness, press the Fn and Start keys to open the Xplore menu and adjust the brightness. (See page 27.)  •  An external monitor may be selected. Press the Fn and P1 keys to select the computer display screen. (See page 27.)  •  The video time-out may have expired. Tap the display screen to reactivate the display. Note: This is a normal, power-saving feature.  •  If the Status light is blinking red, the computer is in Sleep mode because the temperature is below -20° C or above 60° C. When the temperature returns to a safe operating range, the display screen automatically comes back on. If possible, move the computer to a warmer or cooler location.  •  If the Status light is continually yellow, the computer is in Sleep or Hibernate mode. Press the Power On/Off key to resume.  Cursor is not tracking the pen.  Calibrate the pen. See “Calibrating the digitizer” on page 75.  Computer not responding to pen. Connect an external USB keyboard to the computer. If the computer does not respond to the external keyboard, the application or operating system may have been corrupted. Press the Reset key. (See page 30.) If the system responds to a keyboard but not to the pen, contact your local help desk or reseller for further assistance.  Headphone or speaker volume is too low. •    The  volume  may  be  in  Mute  mode  or  set  too  low.  Follow  the instructions in “Adjusting headphone or speaker volume” on page 45.  •  Make sure the volume control in your audio software is set to an audible level.  An external device is not working with the computer. The device may need to be enabled in the computer’s configuration program (BIOS Setup). Contact your local help desk or reseller.
  XC6 User’s Handbook 68 B   Using BIOS and AOS Functions   Note: Each button has its own blue-light LED. No matter which button you press, every blue-light LED is on for about 3 seconds, then off. When in Shifted mode, all blue-light LEDs flicker. This appendix explains how to use the application and navigation buttons with the Basic Input-Output System (BIOS) program and the Advanced Operating System (AOS) Options menu.  Note:   These functions are typically for use only by your system administrator or by authorized service technicians.   Table 8    Using BIOS and AOS functions   In Shifted Mode Button  BIOS Key  Function BIOS Key  Function F1  F1 continues message. Up Arrow  Navigate up through Multi Boot options and BIOS menus. F2  Start the BIOS program: When the computer is booting, press the P2 button and follow the instructions that appear on the screen.                                Down Arrow   Navigate down through Multi Boot options and BIOS menus. F8  Prompt Windows to select Safe mode. Right Arrow    Navigate to the right. F11 •  Press for less than one second for (Lock Fn) F11 function. •  Press longer to enable Shifted mode. Release  Press once to exit Shifted mode. Function Start  Windows Start Button   None Ctrl+Alt+Del  Reboot. Enter  Enter.
  XC6 User’s Handbook 69 Appendix B. Using BIOS and AOS Functions   Disabling the Auto Power feature           Note:  When the tablet is in the docking station, it will shut down or go into Hibernation or Sleep mode the same as  it  does  when  not  in the docking station. When Auto Power is enabled, the tablet automatically turns on if you dock it and the following conditions exist: ■ The tablet is off or in Hibernation or Sleep mode. ■ The dock or the tablet is connected to an external power source (including power applied when a vehicle’s ignition is started).  If you dock the tablet and the tablet is off and no power is present, the tablet turns on as soon as power is applied.  To disable the Auto Power feature:  1.  When the computer is booting, press the P2 button to access the BIOS Setup Utility.  2.  Select the Advanced tab.  3.  Disable the Dock with Auto Power On option.  Enabling automatic LCD backlight control   When the LCD backlight control is in manual mode, the ambient light sensor is disabled and the  computer does not automatically control the screen brightness.  Follow these steps to enable automatic LCD backlight control:  1.      When the  computer  is booting,  press the  P2 button  to start  the BIOS Setup Utility.  2.    Select the Main tab.  3.    In the LCD Backlight Control drop-down list, select Automatic.  4.    Click OK.
  XC6 User’s Handbook 70 C   Glossary  Adapter. A device that provides an interface between two dissimilar electronic devices. For example, the AC adapter modifies the power from a wall outlet for use by the computer.  Advanced Power Management (APM). A facility consisting of one or more layers of software that support power management. The APM software interface enables applications, operating systems, device drivers, and the APM BIOS to work together to reduce power consumption.  Alternating Current (AC). Electric current that reverses its direction of flow at regular intervals.  Analog signal. A signal with characteristics such as amplitude and frequency that vary in proportion to (are an analog of) the value to be transmitted. Voice communications are analog signals.  Application. A program that performs specific tasks on your computer, such as word processing or creating spreadsheets.  BIOS. Programs that contain such basic hardware operations as an interaction with diskette drives, hard disk drives, and the memory.  Board.  A  circuit  board.  An  internal  card  containing  electronic components  called  chips,  which  perform  a  specific  function  or increase the capabilities of the system.  Boot. To load a program or operating system into system memory.  Bits Per Second (BPS). In serial transmission, the instantaneous bit speed with which a device or channel transmits a character.  Card. Synonym for board; see board.  Compact Disk-Read Only Memory (CD-ROM). Stores data on metal-plated plastic discs.  Compatibility. 1.The ability of one computer to accept and process data in the same method as another computer without modifying the data or the media upon which it is being transferred. 2.The ability of one device to connect or communicate with another system or component.  Configuration. The specific combination of hardware components of the computer, and their operating status. The configuration of your computer includes pre-defined memory, type and speed of microprocessor, type of
Appendix C. Glossary   XC6 User’s Handbook 71 and size of hard disk drive, etc.  Default. The preset parameter value automatically selected by the computer when you or a program do not provide instructions.  Device driver. A program that controls communication between a specific peripheral device (such as a printer or the pen/stylus) and the computer.  Disk drive. The physical device that enables the computer to read from, and write to, a disk.  Display. An image-producing device used to view computer output.  Double-click. To press and release the pen/stylus twice within a time frame you define, without moving the pointer off the choice.  Hardware. The physical electronic and mechanical components of a computer system. typically, the computer itself, CPU, memory, etc.  Hertz. A unit of wave frequency that equals one cycle per second.  Interface. 1. Hardware and/or software components used specifically to connect one computer or device to another. 2. To physically connect one system or device to another to exchange information. 3. The point of contact between user, the computer, and the program (for example, the pen/stylus or a menu).  JBOD. Two drives that appear in Window as two drives, Drive C and Drive D.  Kilobyte (KB). A unit of 1024 bytes measuring storage space, typically in memory or on storage media such as a diskette or hard disk drive.  Local area network (LAN). Assembly of separate computers into an integrated network that connects the various computers together and to common devices such as printers and fax machines.  Light Emitting Diode (LED). A semiconductor device that emits light when a current is applied.  Liquid Crystal Display (LCD). liquid crystal sealed between two sheets of glass coated with transparent conducting material. Applying a voltage between the glass sheets darkens the liquid crystal to provide contrast to lighted portions of the display.  Megabyte (MB). A unit of data storage equal to 1024 kilobytes.
Appendix C. Glossary   XC6 User’s Handbook 72 Megahertz (MHz). a unit of wave frequency that equals 1 million cycles per second.  Modem. A device that connects your computer to a telephone line, allowing it to communicate with another computer at another location.  Pen. See stylus.  Peripheral device. An input/output device that is external to the central processor and/or main memory such as a printer or scanner.  Pixel. Picture elements (tiny dots) that compose a screen image.  Port. The electrical connection through which the computer sends and receives data to and from devices or other computers.  Program. A set of instructions a computer can execute to tell the system what to do and how to do it.  RAID 0. Two drives appear in Windows as one larger drive (two 80GB drives appear as one 160GB drive).  RAID 1. One drive has information mirrored to a duplicate drive. For example, information from one 80GB drive is mirrored to another 80GB drive. The two drives appear in Windows as a single drive.  Random Access Memory (RAM). A hardware component of your computer that temporarily stores active program code and data.  Reset. The act of hard stopping/shutting down the operating system.  Resolution. The number of pixels displayed on the screen. A higher resolution provides greater clarity and allows more information to be displayed on the screen at once.  Restart. Resetting a computer without turning it off (also called warm boot or soft reset).  Resume. The act of returning the computer to an active, operational state.  Read Only Memory (ROM). The portion of your computer’s memory that contains permanent instructions, and which cannot be modified.  Sleep mode. A power conservation mode in which electrical current is removed from most components of the computer.  Solid State Drive (SSD). A sealed mass storage device used for storage and fast retrieval of programs and data. The SSD is contained in a drive
Appendix C. Glossary   XC6 User’s Handbook 73 cartridge for easy removal.  Status Indicator (LED). a light above the LCD screen which indicates the current status of a particular device or hardware component.  Stylus. A writing instrument. For pen computers, the stylus is used to interface with the LCD and digitizer.  Subscriber Identity Module (SIM). A smart card inside a GSM (Global System for Mobile communications) cellular device that encrypts voice and data transmissions and stores data about the specific user so that the user can be identified and authenticated by the network supplying the phone service. A SIM can be moved from one device to another and/or different SIMS can be inserted into any GSM radio.  Universal Serial Bus (USB). A serial interface that enables communication between devices and the computer.
  XC6 User’s Handbook 74  D   Hardware Specifications  Physical Dimensions 11.20” x 8.25” x 1.6” (WxHxD) 283.9mm x 209.3mm x 40.8mm Weight 5.40 lbs  (2.45 kgs)*  * Varies according to your computer’s configuration.  Processing CPU / Chipset * Intel®  Core®  i7-4650U Intel®  Core®  i5-4300U Intel®  Celeron®  2980U Cores / Threads 2 / 4 2 / 4 2 / 2 Clock / Turbo Speed 1.7 / 3.3 GHz 1.9 / 2.9 GHz 1.6 GHz L2 Cache 4 MB 3 MB 2 MB Graphics Intel®  HD Graphics 5000 Intel®  HD Graphics 4400 Intel®  HD Graphics Graphics Frequency 200 MHz - 1.1 GHz 200 MHz - 1.1 GHz 200 MHz - 1.0 GHz Number Displays Supported 3 3 3 Intel®  vPro Technology Yes Yes No Intel®  Hyper-Threading Tech. Yes Yes No Trusted Execution Technology Yes Yes No * Varies according to your computer’s configuration.  Memory/storage  Main RAM  4 GB, 8 GB, or 16 GB DDR III RAM (4GB standard)  144-pin SODIMM modules  BIOS ROM  16Mb  Storage  60GB SSD, 120GB SSD or 240GB SSD, single or dual; RAID 0/1 and AHCI support * Varies according to your computer’s configuration.
Appendix D. Hardware Specifications   XC6 User’s Handbook 75  Display   Interface         User Interfaces       Display  •  10.4” TFT XGA (1024x768), 16M colors, 32-bit True-color LCD •  Active Digitizer / Pen •  Advanced Matrix Resistive Touch Panel with ten-finger multi-touch •  Dual Mode operation of digitizer and touch. •  Brightness: 100 levels -   1300 nits max before touch (Sunlight-Readable) -   340 nits max before touch (Indoor-Readable) •  Viewing Angle: -   Horizontal: 80 degrees (Typical, Contrast Ratio > 10) -   Vertical: 80 degrees (Typical, Contrast Ratio > 10) -   Contrast Ratio: Typ. 600:1, Min 400:1  Wireless Radio Bays  •  One M.2 PCI Express slot for WWAN (4G / LTE) •  One half mini-PCI Express slot for WiFi  Integrated Interfaces  •  DC-in •  USB 3.0 (2) •  Microphone / Headset Combination Jack •  LAN (RJ-45) •  9-pin serial port (standard), or 15-pin D-SUB VGA connector (optional), or HDMI connector (optional)  KeyPad / User Controls  •  Application buttons with primary and secondary functions •  Power On/Off/Suspend/Resume button •  Emergency Shutoff/Reset button  Audio  •  Realtek ALC283 •  On-board microphone with noise cancellation •  On-board integrated stereo speakers (1W each)  Status Indicators  Power / Charge / DC-in /  Warning / Camera Active
Appendix D. Hardware Specifications   XC6 User’s Handbook 76  Power   Main Battery  •  10 cell, Xplore Part Number 11-01022 •  Removable Lithium-Ion •  7.6 V @ 10.625 Ah (80.75 Whr) •  Warm-swappable •  Recharge time: 2.5 hours (100%) •  Life: Up to 8 hours. (Battery life is dependent on operating system, power management, and applications in use.) •  Suspend life: Min. 7 days •  Off state: Approximately 90 days  Bridge Battery  •  6-cell Li Ion, 45mAh •  Life: (with Suspend-to-RAM on bridge battery only): 3 to 5 minutes from full charge  AC Adapter •  Xplore Part Number 11-50048 •  FSP Part Number FSP065-REB •  Power Adapter, 100-240V AC input (Auto-sensing), 19V DC @ 3.42A output, ROHS, Energy Star, , CE, UL, TUV
Appendix D. Hardware Specifications   XC6 User’s Handbook 77  Environmental   Temperature   •  Operating: -7o to 140o F (-20o to 60o C) (XC6-M minimum is -49o F,-45o C) •  Storage: -40o to 167o F (-40o to 75o C)  Humidity  0% to 95% non-condensing  Shock/Drop  Four-foot drop to concrete, all surfaces, edges and corners  Vibration  0.04g^2/Hz, 20 Hz - 1000 Hz -6dB/octave 1000 Hz - 2000 Hz  Enclosure Class  Blowing rain: 4”/hr, 40 mph wind and MIL-STD-810G Method 506.5 Procedure 1  Ingress protection: IEC (60529) ingress tested to an IP67 standard  Sand and dust: Particle size < 149 µm, 10 + 7 g/m3 particle density 1.5 m/s to 8.9 m/s wind speed MIL-STD-810G Method 510.5 Procedure 1 and II  Salt Fog: 5% saline for 48 hr (12 hr wet, 12 hr dry, 2 cycles) MIL-STD-810G Method 509.5  Contamination by fluids: Detergents, brake fluid, aromatic hydrocarbons MIL-STD-810G Method 504.1  Solar radiation: 1120 W/m2 (355 Btu/ft2/hr) UVB @ 50° C, 7x24 hr cycles MIL-STD-810G Method 505.5, Procedure II
Appendix D. Hardware Specifications   XC6 User’s Handbook 78  Agency approvals   EMC  •  CFR 47, FCC part 15B, IC ICES-003 •  European Union Directive 2004/108/EC RTT&E  Safety  •  TUV Bauart, RoHS, 2002/95/EC, WEEE •  IEC600950-1 2nd Ed., EN60950-1 2nd Ed., UL60950-1 2nd Ed. •  ETL Listed: ANSIISA-12.12.01-2007, C22.2 No. 213 •  UL1604   Operating Systems Operating Systems •  Microsoft Windows 7 Professional, 32-bit – English •  Microsoft Windows 7 Professional, 64-bit – English •  Microsoft Windows 8 Professional , 64-bit – English
Appendix E. Agency Notices   XC6 User’s Handbook 79  E   Agency Notices  FCC notices This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Modifications not expressly approved by Xplore Technologies could void this user’s authority to operate the equipment.   Note: 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.
Appendix E. Agency Notices   XC6 User’s Handbook 80  IC regulations This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). 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. Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement."  CAN ICES-3 (B) / NMB-3 (B)   The device could automatically discontinue transmission in case of absence of information to transmit, or operational failure. Note that this is not intended to prohibit transmission of control or signaling information or the use of repetitive codes where required by the technology. The device for the band 5150-5250 MHz is only for indoor usage to reduce potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems; the maximum antenna gain permitted (for devices in the bands 5250-5350 MHz and 5470-5725 MHz) to comply with the e.i.r.p. limit; and The maximum antenna gain permitted (for devices in the band 5725-5850 MHz) to comply with the e.i.r.p. limits specified for point-to-point and non point-to-point operation as appropriate, as stated in section A9.2(3). In addition, High-power radars are allocated as primary users (meaning they have priority) of the band 5250-5350 MHz and this radar could cause interference and/or damage to LE- LAN devices. The County Code Selection feature is disabled for products marketed in the US/Canada. For product available in the USA/ Canada markets, only channel 1~11 can be operated. Selection of other channels is not possible.  IC radiation exposure statement This EUT is compliance with SAR for general population/uncontrolled exposure limits in IC RSS-102 and had been tested in accordance with the measurement methods and procedures specified in IEEE 1528.
Appendix E. Agency Notices   XC6 User’s Handbook 81
Appendix E. Agency Notices   XC6 User’s Handbook 82  RF exposure Tests for SAR are conducted using standard operating positions specified by the FCC with the tablet PC transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR level of the tablet PC while operating can be well below the maximum value. This is because the tablet PC is designed to operate at multiple power levels so as to use only the power required to reach the network. In general, the closer you are to a wireless base station antenna, the lower the power output. Before a tablet PC model is available for sale to the public, it must be tested and certified to the FCC that it does not exceed the limit established by the government-adopted requirement for safe exposure. The tests are performed in positions and locations (e.g., on the body) as required by the FCC for each model. (Body-worn measurements may differ among tablet PC models, depending upon available accessories and FCC requirements). While there may be differences between the SAR levels of various tablet PCs and at various positions, they all meet the government requirement for safe exposure. This device was evaluated and shown to comply with FCC SAR guidelines. Avoid covering or holding antennas when transmitting. Antenna locations are shown in the following figure.  Antennas        Bluetooth antenna
Appendix E. Agency Notices   XC6 User’s Handbook 83  Health and Safety Information  Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals Your wireless tablet PC is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission of the U.S. Government as well as the RTT&E directive. These limits are part of comprehensive guidelines and establish permitted levels of RF energy for the general population. The guidelines are based on the safety standards previously set by both U.S. and international standards bodies: ■ American National Standards Institute (ANSI) IEEE. C95.1-1992 ■ National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurement (NCRP). Report 86. 1986 ■ International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) 1996 ■ Ministry  of  Health  (Canada),  Safety  Code  6.  The  standards  include  a substantial  safety  margin  designed  to  assure  the  safety  of  all  persons, regardless of age and health. ■ European Union RTT&E Directive for SAR The exposure standard for wireless mobile tablet PCs employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit set by the FCC is 1.6W/kg. The SAR limit set by the RTT&E is 2.0W/kg.  Note: In the U.S. and Canada, the SAR limit for mobile tablet PCs used by the public is 1.6 watts/kg (W/kg) averaged over 1 gram of tissue. In Europe the SAR limit for mobile table PCs used by the public is 2.0 watts/kg (W/kg) averaged over 10 grams of tissue. The standard incorporates a substantial margin of safety to give additional protection for the public and to account for any variations.   DOC (Industry Canada Notices) Notice to Users of Radio and Television This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations per the ICES-003 CET appareil numérique de la class B respecte toutes les exigence du Réglement sur le matérial brouilleur du Canada.
Appendix E. Agency Notices   XC6 User’s Handbook 84  Notice to Users of the Canadian Telephone Network  Notice:  This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada Terminal Equipment Technical Specifications. This is confirmed by the registration number. The abbreviation, IC, before the registration number signifies that registration was performed based on a Declaration of Conformity indicating that Industry Canada technical specifications were met. It does not imply that Industry Canada approved the equipment.  Before connecting this equipment to a telephone line the user should ensure that it is permissible to connect this equipment to the local telecommunication facilities. The user should be aware that compliance with the certification standards does not prevent service degradation in some situations. Repairs to telecommunication equipment should be made by a Canadian authorized maintenance facility. Any repairs or alterations not expressly approved by Xplore or any equipment failures may give the telecommunication company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment from the telephone line.  Notice:  The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this terminal equipment is 0.0. The REN assigned to each terminal equipment provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed five.   UL Notice This unit requires an AC adapter to operate. Use only UL Listed Class 2 Adapters with an output rating of 19 VDC, with a current of 3.75 A. AC Adapter output polarity:    For authorized repair technicians only  WARNING For continued protection against risk of fire, replace only with the same type and rating fuse. WARNING  Danger of explosion if Lithium (clock) battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instruction.
Appendix E. Agency Notices   XC6 User’s Handbook 85   System disposal In the event of system disposal, observe the following information regarding proper procedures in the State of Vermont. The liquid crystal display (LCD) lamps used in this system contain mercury. In the event of system disposal, be sure to follow local guidelines.  Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 7260 Country-specific Compliance Statements Hereby, Xplore Technologies, declares that the Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 7260 complies with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. This equipment is marked with the CE symbol and can be used throughout the European community.    Sierra EM7355 Country-specific Compliance Statements Hereby, Xplore Technologies, declares that the Sierra EM7355  complies with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. This equipment is marked with the CE symbol and can be used throughout the European community.
Appendix E. Agency Notices   XC6 User’s Handbook 86      Declaration of Conformity  Xplore Technologies,Corp.hereby declares under  our sole responsibility that the product  ./ Name:Wildcat 6 ./ Model: XC6  To which this declaration relates,is in compliance with all the applicable essential requriements,and other provsi ions of the European CouncilDirectiveslisted. The  conformity assessment procedure  used for this declaration is Annex  IV of Directive 1999/5/EC.This product  will bear the CE Mark label(CE !)  DRI ECTI VES: •  Directive 20041108/EC (EMCDirective) •  Directive 2006195/EC (low Voltage Directive) •  Directive 199915/EC (Radio and Telecommunicait ons Tenminat EQuipment) (R&TTE Direc .,e) •  Directive 2002196/EC (Waste of E ectricaland Electronic EQuipment) (WEEE Direct.,e) •  Directive 2002195/EC (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) (RoHS Directive)  Product  compliance has been demonstratedon the basis of :  STANDARDS: •  EN 55022:2006/A1:2007 (Class B) •  EN 55024:1998/A1:2001/A2:2003 •  EN 61000-3-2:2006+A2:2009 •  EN 61000-3-3:2008 •  EN 61000-4-2:2009 EN 61000-4-3:2006+A2:2010 •  EN 61000-4-4:2004+A1:2010 •  EN 61000-4-5:2007 •  EN 61000-4-6:2009 •  EN61000-4-82: 010 •  EN 61000-4-11:2005 •  EN 60950-1:2006+A11 • ATEX 113G Ex nA IIC T4   EN 50371:2002 EN 301 489-1 V1.81.  (2008) EN 301 489-07 V1.31. (2005) EN 301 489-17 V21. .1(2009) EN 301 489-24 V1.41. EN 300328V1.71.  (2006-10) EN 301 893 V1.5.1 EN 301 511 V9.0.2 (2000-12) EN 301 908-1 V3.21. •  EN 301 908-2 V3.21. EN 60079-Q:2006 EN 60079-11:2007 EN 60079-15:200     22 J une 2011  Au stin, TX,USA Jason L. Moreland Regulatory and Compliance Specialist TOO chnicalconstruction fik!is k@ pt availaat: Xp+!Jre TecMologies Corp. 14000 Summit Dr.Ste 900 Austin, TX 7B728 USA  888-44-XPLOFIE..FAX:512-485-1505,wt.w.xplorntoc:h.com Date  (( <D Place  PN 9S-O1200 Rev C
Appendix E. Agency Notices   XC6 User’s Handbook 87
  XC6 User’s Handbook 88     Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 7260 - Regulatory USA    Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 7260 - Regulatory Europe
  XC6 User’s Handbook 89   F   Environmental Policy and Recycling Program  Environmental policy  Xplore Technologies is committed to managing health, safety and environmental (HS&E) matters as an integral part of our business. In particular, it is our policy to assure the HS&E integrity of our processes and facilities at all times and at all places. We will do so by adhering to the following principles:  Compliance We will comply with applicable laws and regulations and will implement programs and procedures to assure compliance. Compliance with HS&E standards will be a key ingredient in the training, performance reviews, and incentives of all employees.  Risk reduction, prevention, and resource management We will seek opportunities, beyond compliance requirements, for reducing risk to human health and the environment, and we will establish and meet our own HS&E quality standards where appropriate. We will employ management systems and procedures specifically designed to prevent activities and/or conditions that pose a threat to human health, safety, or the environment. We will look for ways to minimize risk and protect our employees and the communities in which we operate by employing clean technology, including safe technologies and operating procedures, as well as being prepared for emergencies. We will strive to minimize releases to the air, land, or water through use of cleaner technologies and the safer use of chemicals. We will minimize the amount and toxicity of waste generated and will ensure the safe treatment and disposal of waste. We will manage scarce resources, such as water, energy, land, and forests in an environmentally sensitive manner.
Appendix E. Agency Notices   XC6 User’s Handbook 90   Communication We will communicate our commitment to HS&E quality to our employees, vendors, and customers. We will solicit their input in meeting our HS&E goals and in turn will offer assistance to meet their goals.  Continuous improvement We will measure our progress as best we can. We will review our progress at least on an annual basis. We will continuously seek opportunities to improve our adherence to these principles, and will periodically report progress to our stakeholders.  Take back and recycling program   Recycling Program Send us your unwanted Xplore products and/or batteries, or find a recycling center near you. If your old Xplore product and/or batteries has no value or you want to recycle it in a socially and environmentally responsible manner, go to the Contact Support page and submit a technical support request. Navigate to the "Technical Support" form and fill in the remaining fields. Under "Message" type in "I want to recycle my product". Click "Submit" and a Xplore Technologies specialist will contact you with shipping instructions.    An Xplore Technologies specialist will contact you with shipping instructions. Alternatively, you can leave your unwanted Xplore products at a local recycling center. For batteries, Xplore Technologies has partnered with Call2Recycle®  (http://www.call2recycle.org/). Call2Recycle is a program of the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC) that promotes environmental sustainability by providing free battery and cell phone recycling in North America. RBRC is a 501(c)4 nonprofit public service organization.  If you prefer to have Xplore Technologies recycle your battery packs, submit a technical support request as described above.
Appendix E. Agency Notices   XC6 User’s Handbook 91
Appendix E. Agency Notices   XC6 User’s Handbook 92   For the return of any Xplore product other than batteries, Xplore Technologies has partnered with R2 Solutions (http:// www.r2solutions.org/). R2 Solutions (R2S) is a non-profit organization established to promote R2 practices as a major step towards making responsible electronics recycling business as usual across the United States and abroad. To find a location near you, go to R2 certified recycler locations (http://asoft552.accrisoft.com/ certified/electronic-recyclers-with-r2-certified-facilities/). If you do not have access to the Internet, contact our technical support at (866) 296-8541 ext. 222.  Environmental and Sustainability Corporate Report   As the manufacturer of the world’s most advanced ruggedized tablet PC and peripherals, Xplore Technologies is recognized for the efficient design and manufacturing of it products. In our inaugural Environmental and Sustainability Corporate Report we outline our plans and aspirations to sustain our environment. As you review this report, we welcome your candid feedback. We know that CSER is a journey and your input will help us along the way. In 2011, Xplore Technologies Corporation of America established the Xplore Technologies Environmental committee to proactively work with stakeholders including customers, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), and other interested groups on environmental issues. As a result of the committee's work, we have implemented initiatives to improve our performance across the spectrum of corporate environmental responsibility issues. Our progress on implementing these issues is outlined in this report. Although the Xplore Technologies Environmental committee has only been active since 2012, we have always cared for the environment and this has been a core value since Xplore Technologies was founded more than 15 years ago. We are proud of our accomplishments to date and, we are committed to continuously improve in the future.
Appendix E. Agency Notices   XC6 User’s Handbook 93   Publishing this report is a significant step toward the goal of becoming an environmental sustaining leader of our industry. Going forward, we will persist to perfect our environmental performance and transparency. We will also leverage our role as an industry leader and actively support international organizations and industry associations working to improve environmental conditions. The Xplore Technologies 2012 Environmental and Sustainability Corporate Report is located at http://www.xploretech.com/ environment. To obtain the report, click Environmental Sustainability Report 2012. Feel free to save this to your personal files. If you do not have access to the Internet, call Xplore technical support at (866) 296- 8541 ext. 222 and request that a digital copy be sent to your email address.
  Index   A air flow vents, location 21 ambient light sensor, location 19 antenna covers, location 20 Auto Light sensor, disabling 41 Auto Power feature, disabling 80  B battery pack charge time 49 charging 48 checking the charge 48 conserving power 56 installing 51 location 20 removing 49 battery release latch, location 20 BIOS Setup Utility, using 79  C convection air flow cover, location 20  D digitizer calibrating 75 using to perform mouse functions 35 double-click, performing with pen 35 dragging and dropping, performing with pen 35  E Environmental and Sustainability Corporate Report 107 Environmental policy 105 H headphone connector, location 22 headphone volume, adjusting 45 headphone, connecting 45 Hibernation mode, description 31 hot keys, programming 61 hot keys, programming, see keys, programming hot keys  I Internet Explorer, starting 27 iX104 accessories 15 preventing overheating 72 protecting from damage 71 storing 73  K Kensington lock slot, location 21 keys Ctrl-Alt-Del 27 description 27 Ctrl-Alt-Delete location 26 descriptions 27 Function description 27 location 26 Function mode hot key combinations default functions 60 descriptions 27 P1 default function 60 location 26
  XC6 User’s Handbook 109 Index    P2 default function 60 description 27 location 26 P3 location 26 P pen    double-click speed, changing 35 dragging and dropping 35 holder, location 20 Power On/Off/Sleep/Resume, location 55 programming hot keys 60, 61 to perform other key functions 67 to perform pre-defined functions 65 quick-start diagram 26 Screen Rotation description 27 location 26 Secure Attention Sequence (SAS) 26  L LAN connector, location 22 LCD backlight disabling automatic control 41 enabling manual control 80 LEDs 24 Status LED meanings 24 left button click, performing with pen 35 local area network (LAN), connecting to 43 logging on 27  M microphone connecting external 44 connector location 22 location 19 volume, adjusting 44 monitor activating 46 connecting 46 sending video display to 27 mouse functions, performing 35
  location 20 performing a double-click 35 performing a right-click 35 performing left button click 35 positioning in holder 36 replacing 74 tether, using 36 Power (On/Off)/Backlight (On/Off)/Sleep/Resume key, location 55 power connector, location 22 Power On/Off/ Suspend/Resume key, location 21 power use, managing 52 projection panel activating 46 connecting 46 sending video display to 27  Q quick-start guide 26  R recycling program 106 Reset switch location 19 using 30 resuming operation 33 right-click, performing with pen 35 RJ-45 connector 22  S screen landscape mode 27 portrait mode 27 protecting 73 Index    screen orientation changing 39 landscape 39 portrait 39 screen protector installing 74  removing  74 replacing 74 serial port compatible devices 47 location 47 Sleep mode ending 33 starting 32 Sleep mode, description 31 speaker volume, adjusting 45 speakers connecting 45 location 19 storing the computer 73 support, contacting 17 suspending operation 32  T troubleshooting 77 turning off the computer 30 turning on the computer 29  U USB port, location 22 USB-compatible device, connecting 43  V video output changing from monitor to computer 46 changing to monitor 46 volume adjusting headphone 45 adjusting microphone 44 adjusting speaker 45
  W Windows Task Manager, launching 27  X XPL expansion module, connecting 47 XPL2 port 21, 23 Xplore Technologies, contacting 17   XC6 User’s Handbook 111

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