Xplore Technologies EM7355B Wireless Modules User Manual
Xplore Technologies Wireless Modules
User Manual
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iX101B2 User’s
Handbook
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Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS .................................................................. 2
DISCLAIMER.............................................................................................................................................................4
TRADEMARKS..........................................................................................................................................................4
COPYRIGHT.............................................................................................................................................................4
PUBLICATIONINFORMATION.......................................................................................................................................4
DECLARATIONOFCONFORMITY...................................................................................................................................4
WARRANTYINFORMATION.........................................................................................................................................5
IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION...............................................................................................................................5
WELCOME ...................................................................................... 8
ABOUTYOURCOMPUTER..........................................................................................................................................9
PACKAGECONTENTS...............................................................................................................................................10
CONTACTINGXPLORE:SERVICE&QUESTIONS..............................................................................................................11
GETTING STARTED ..................................................................... 12
FRONTVIEW.........................................................................................................................................................12
BACKVIEW...........................................................................................................................................................13
RIGHTSIDEVIEW...................................................................................................................................................14
LEFTSIDEVIEW......................................................................................................................................................15
BOTTOMVIEW.......................................................................................................................................................16
LEDSTATUSINDICATOR...........................................................................................................................................17
QUICKSTARTGUIDE............................................................................................................................................1718
USING THE TABLET .................................................................... 19
SUSPENDOPERATION..............................................................................................................................................19
RESUMEOPERATION...............................................................................................................................................19
SCREENINPUTOPERATION.......................................................................................................................................20
MAINTAINING THE TABLET ........................................................ 21
CARINGFORTHETABLET.........................................................................................................................................21
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................... 23
HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS .................................................. 24
AGENCY NOTES ...................................................................... 2726
FCCNOTICES....................................................................................................................................................2726
HEALTHANDSAFETYINFORMATION........................................................................................................................2928
DOC(INDUSTRYCANADANOTICES).....................................................................................................................2928
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ULNOTICE........................................................................................................................................................3130
SYSTEMDISPOSAL..............................................................................................................................................3130
ENVIRONMENT ......................................................................... 3231
ENVIRONMENTALPOLICY......................................................................................................................................3231
TAKEBACKANDRECYCLINGPROGRAM..................................................................................................................3332
ENVIRONMENTALANDSUSTAINABILITYCORPORATEREPORT......................................................................................3332
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Disclaimer
XploreTechnologies®hasmadeeveryefforttoensuretheaccuracyandcompletenessofthisdocument;
however,becauseongoingdevelopmenteffortsaremadetocontinuallyimprovethecapabilitiesofour
products,wecannotguaranteetheaccuracyofthecontentsofthisdocument.Wedisclaimliabilityforerrors,
omissions,orfuturechangesherein.
Trademarks
XploreandtheXplorelogoareregisteredtrademarksofXploreTechnologiesCorp.ofAmerica;iX104,iX104C5,
BOBCAT,iX104C5Lite,andiX104C5DualModearetrademarksofXploreTechnologiesCorp.Kensingtonand
MicroSaverareregisteredtrademarksoftheKensingtonTechnologyGroup.Androidisaregisteredtrademark
ofGoogleCorporation.MicroSDisregisteredtrademarkofthePersonalComputerMemoryCardInternational
Association.Wi‐FiisatrademarkoftheWirelessEthernetCompatibilityAlliance(WECA).HDMIisatrademark
of“”Allotherbrands,productnames,companynames,trademarksandservicemarksusedhereinareproperty
oftheirrespectivecompanies.
Copyright
Copyright©2003‐2015XploreTechnologiesCorp.Allrightsreserved.Nopartofthispublicationmaybecopied,
reproduced,ortranslated,withoutthepriorwrittenconsentofXploreTechnologies.Nopartofthispublication
maybestoredortransmittedinanyelectronicformwithoutthepriorconsentofXploreTechnologies.Any
unauthorizeduseisaviolationofcopyrightlaws.
Publication Information
PN:95‐XXXXX
March2014
Declaration of Conformity
DECLARATIONOFCONFORMITYaccordingtoFCCPart15,ICICES‐003,andRTT&EdirectivesResponsibleParty
Name:XploreTechnologiesCorp.
Address:14000SummitDrive,Suite900,Austin,Texas78728
Telephone:512.336.7797
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Declaresthatproduct:ModelSeries:iIX101B2complieswithPart15oftheFCCRules.Thisdevicecomplieswith
Part15oftheFCCrules.Operationissubjecttothefollowingtwoconditions:(1)Thisdevicemaynotcause
harmfulinterference,and,(2)Thisdevicemustacceptanyinterferencereceived,includinginterferencethat
maycauseundesiredoperation.
WARNING
Changesormodificationstothisunitnotexpresslyapprovedbythepartyresponsibleforcompliancemayvoid
theuser’sauthoritytooperatethisequipment.FormoreinformationaboutFCC,IC,andEUrulesandtheir
applicabilitytotheiIX101B2,see,“AgencyNotes”onpage2427.
Warranty Information
TheIiX101B2isbackedbyastandard36‐monthInternationalLimitedWarranty.AnextendedInternational
LimitedWarrantyisavailablehttp://www.xploretech.com/support/warranty_service.Checktheservicekit
includedwithyourcomputerforwarrantytermsandconditions.
Important Safety Information
BeforeyouusetheiIX101B2(referredtoasthetablet),readthesesafetyinstructionsandtheoperation
instructionsinthishandbook.
FailuretoobservealltheseinstructionsvoidstheLimitedWarrantyandmayleadtosuspensionordenialof
servicestotheoffender,orlegalaction,orboth.
Followanyspecialregulationsgoverningtheuseofthetabletand,ifradio‐enabled,alwaysswitchitoffinareas
whereradiodevicesareforbiddenorwhentheradiodevicecancauseinterferenceordanger.
Alwaysfollowanysafetylawsandregulationspertainingtotheuseofcellphonesandtwo‐wayradios,because
theselawsandregulationstypicallyapplytotheuseofthewireless‐enabledtablet.
Observeallrestrictionsontheuseofradioequipmentinfueldepots(fuelstorageanddistributionareas),
chemicalplants,andwhereverblastingoperationsareinprogressorinanyareainwhichrestrictionsonradio
transmissionsareimposed.Switchoffthetabletwheninanaircraft.ThetabletisnotFAA‐approvedforuseon
aircraft.Theeffectoftheuseofthetabletinaircraftisunknown.Usingthetabletinanaircraftmayaffect
aircraftinstrumentation,communication,andperformance;maydisruptthenetwork;andmaybeillegal.
Operatingthewireless‐enabledtabletmayinterferewiththefunctioningofinadequatelyprotectedmedical
devicessuchaspacemakers.Consultaphysicianorthemanufacturerofthemedicaldeviceifyouhaveany
questions.
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Radiosignalsfromyourtabletwillnotaffecttheoperationofmostmodernequipment,butcertainelectronic
equipment,includingautomotivesystems,maynotbeshieldedagainstradiosignalsfromyourtablet.Check
withthemanufacturerofyourmotorvehicleorthemanufacturer’srepresentativetodeterminewhetherusing
thetabletwillpresentanysafetyissues.
Avoidusingthetabletinanyenvironmentthatrequiresyourfullattention,suchaswhendrivingavehicle.If
youneedtouseyourtabletwhiledriving,haveapassengeruseitforyouorfindasafelocationtohaltyour
vehicle.
WARNING BATTERIES
Useonlybatterytypesspecifiedinthishandbook.Usinganyothertypeofbatterycanbedangerousandcan
disablethetablet.Donotdropormishandlethebatteries,immersetheminwater,orsubjectthemtohigh
heat.Doingsocouldincreasetheriskofexplosionorleakage,andpossiblycauseinjury.Thelithium‐ion
batteriesusedinthisequipmentcontainmaterialthatishazardoustoyourhealth.Ifbatterycontentscomein
contactwiththeeyes,IMMEDIATELYflushtheaffectedareawithcleanwaterfor15minutesandhave
someoneelsesummonmedicalattentionforyou.Unaffectedpersonsshouldassisttheaffectedindividualin
thevitalfirstflushingoftheeyes.RECHARGINGTHEBATTERYMUSTONLYBECARRIEDOUTINANON‐
HAZERDOUSAREAUSINGTHESUPPLIEDACADAPTOR.Thedefinitionofhazardousareascanbefoundin
StandardEN60079‐10.
WARNING
Whenoperatingthetabletinaknownexplosiveenvironmentdonotremoveorreplacethebatterywhilethe
circuitislive.Beforeremovingthebatteryverifythattheareaisknowntobefreeofignitableconcentrationsof
flammablesubstances.EXPLOSIONHAZARD–DONOTDISCONNECTWHILECIRCUITISLIVEUNLESSAREAIS
KNOWNTOBENON‐HAZERDOUS.
AVERISSEMENT–RISQUED’EXPLOSION.NEPASDÉBRANCHERTANTQUELECIRCUITESTSOUSTENSION,À
MOINSQU’ILNES’AGISSED’UNEMPLACEMENTNONDANGEREUX.
WARNING
EXPLOSIONHAZARD‐DONOTREPLACETHEBATTERYUNLESSPOWERHASBEENSWITCHEDOFFORTHEAREA
ISKNOWNTOBENON‐HAZARDOUS;
AVERTISSEMENT‐RISQUED’EXPLOSION‐COUPERLECOURANTOUS’ASSURERQUEL’EMPLACEMENTEST
DESIGNENONDANGEREUXAVANTDEREPLACERLEBATTERY
WARNING
EXPLOSIONHAZARD‐SUBSTITUTIONOFCOMPONENTSMAYIMPAIRSUITABILITYFORCLASSI,DIViSION2;
AVERTISSEMENT‐RISQUED’EXPLOSION‐LASUBSTITUTIONDECOMPOSANTSPEUTRENDRECEMATERIEL
INACCEPTABLEPOURLESEMPLACEMENTSDECLASSEI,DIVISION2;
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WARNING
EXPLOSIONHAZARD‐DONOTDISCONNECTEQUIPMENTUNLESSPOWERHASBEENSWITCHEDOFFORTHE
AREAISKNOWNTOBENON‐HAZARDOUS
AVERTISSEMENT‐RISQUED’EXPLOSION‐AVANTDEDECONNECTERL’EQUIPEMENT,COUPERLECOURANTOU
S’ASSURERQUEL’EMPLACEMENTESTDESIGNENONDANGEREUX.
WARNING
DonotuseanydockoranyotheraccessoryorattachmentthatisnotmanufacturedorsuppliedbyXploreoran
authorizedXploreaccessoriessupplier.Useofanyaccessoryorattachmentthatisnotsuppliedorapprovedfor
usewiththetabletbyXploreisnotpermittedbecauseitmaycausehazards.
Operatethetabletonlyfromthetypeofpowersourceindicatedonthemarkinglabel.(Seepage54formore
informationaboutthebatteryandpowersupply.)Routepowersupplycordssothattheyarenotlikelytobe
walkedonorpinchedbyitemsplaceduponoragainstthem.Payparticularattentiontocordsatplugsand
conveniencereceptacles,andatthepointwherecordsexitfromthetabletoritsdock.Donotoverloadwall
outlets,extensioncords,orintegralconveniencereceptaclesbecausethiscancausefireorelectricshock.
Unplugthetabletandreferthetabletanddockforservicetoqualifiedservicepersonnelifanyofthefollowing
conditionsoccur:
Thepowersupplycordorplugisdamaged.
Thetabletordockdoesnotoperatenormallywhenyoufollowtheinstructionsinthisbook.
Thetabletordockexhibitsadistinctchangeinperformance.
Adjustonlycontrolsforwhichthereareinstructionsinthisbook.Animproperadjustmentofothercontrolscan
resultindamageandmayrequireextensiveworkbyaqualifiedtechniciantorestorethetabletordockto
normaloperation.
CAUTION
Avoidprolongedphysicalcontactwiththeexposedmetalsurfacesonthefrontandbackofthetablet.While
thetabletmaynotfeelhottothetouch,prolongedphysicalcontactwiththetabletsurfacemaycauselow‐heat
injury.Inaddition,becarefulwhenremovingaPCcardthathasbeenusedforanextendedtime,asthecard
maybehot.
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Welcome
WelcometotheXploreTechnologiesiIX101B2tablet,theruggedtabletdesigned,tested,andmanufacturedto
meettheenvironmentalandphysicalreal‐worldchallengesfacedbytoday’smobileworkers.Basedonyearsof
experienceinruggedmobileapplications,theiIX101B2isdesignedtowithstandtheabusesofeverydaywear
andtear.Advancedtechnology,innovativedesign,andaruggedcasearejustafewhighlightsofyouriIX101B2
system.
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Note:ThishandbookassumesthatyouhavebasicexperienceusingMicrosoftWindows7orMicrosoftWindow
8.1.
About Your Computer
TheIiX101B2isahigh‐performancetabletthatrunsonMicrosoftWindowsoperatingsystem.Themethodyou
usetocontrolthetabletisasfollows:
Tablet Model
iIX101B2
Touchscreen
ProjectedCapacitiveTouch(PCT)andActiveDigitalPenTouch
Control Method
ActivePen(standardwiththetablet)
Multi‐fingertouch
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Note:Inthishandbook,allinformationappliestoallmodelsunlessotherwisenoted.
AllIiX101B2tabletshavebeenengineeredandtestedtomeetMilitaryStandardsforEnvironmentalExtremes
(MILSTD810G).Yourtabletincludesthefollowingfeaturesthatmakeitexceptionallyruggedanddurable:
Durable,long‐lasting,plasticenclosure
Interiormagnesiumalloyframe
Bumpersystemandgasketprotectionmechanisms
SolidStatestoragememory
Integrated,protectedwirelessLANandWANantennasfordualmodeoperation
ChemicallytreatedruggedDisplayGlass
Package Contents
Checktomakesureyourpackageincludesthefollowingitems:
QuickStartGuide
ACadapter
iIX101B2tablet
Warrantyinformationkit
Optional Accessories
Yourpackagemayalsoincludeanyoptionalaccessoriesyouordered.
DockingOptions
VehicleDockingStation
CarryingCases
CarryinghandlewithStylusandShoulderStrap
Tabletbacksidehand‐strap
Memory
SDmemory
AdditionalAccessories(Optional)
CACreaderexpansionbay
1D2Dbarcodescanner
Autoadapter(cigarettelighteradapter)
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Contacting Xplore: Service & Questions
Note:Totroubleshootproblems(includingwirelessandGPSproblems),beforeyoucall,readtheFAQpageof
theXploreTechnologiesWebsite.Gotohttp://www.xploretech.com;thenselectCustomerSupport;thenFAQ.
IfyoupurchasedyourtabletfromanauthorizedXploredealer,contactthedealerforserviceandsupport.
IfyoupurchasedyourtabletdirectlyfromXplore,useanyofthefollowingmethodstocontactXplorefor
serviceandsupport:
Website:http://www.xploretech.com
E‐mail:customersupport@xploretech.com
Tollfree:1‐866‐296‐8541,extension222
Fax:1‐512‐336‐7791
BeforeyoucontactXplore,havethefollowinginformationreadysothatthecustomersupportrepresentative
canquicklyprovideasolution:
Productname:iIX101B2
Productserialnumber
Theserialnumberisonthebackofthetablet
Conditionsunderwhichtheproblemoccurred
Anyerrormessagesthatweredisplayed
Typeofdeviceconnected,ifany
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Getting Started
Thischaptergivesyouanoverviewofyourtabletandincludesaquick‐startguide.
Front View
Built‐InMicrophoneEnablesyoutoinputmonoaudio
FrontCameraHDVideoFrontFacingCameraforvideoconferencing,videocaptureorstill
picturecapture
StatusIndicator
DiskActivity
SystemReset
Indicatesthecomputerstatus(on,off,charging)
ShowsDiskActivity
FullResetonthesystem
HomeButtonHomeButtonforeasynavigationwithintheMicrosoftWindowsenvironment.
AutoLightSensorDetectsambientlightconditions
AmbientLightSensorFrontCamera
BuiltInMicrophone
HomeButton
CameraLEDIndicator
HomeButton
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Back View
SpeakerIntegratedSpeakerforAudioPlayback
InputPowerPortPowersthecommuterwhenconnectedtoexternalpowersupply.
BatteryCoverProvidesaccesstothebattery.
Rear5MPCamera5MegaPixelrearfacingcameraforHighQualitystillphotographyorHDVideo
environment.
CameraFlash5.0MPCamera
DeviceInformation
I/OPortDoor
Speaker
BatteryCover
InputPowerPort
ExpansionPortCover
ActiveStylistPen
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Right Side View
Power(On/Off)Presstopowercomputer,pressandholdfor4secondstoforcepoweroffuse
Suspend(On/Off)Momentarilydepresstoenter/exitSuspendmode.
ScreenOrientationlockLocksthescreenincurrentpositionregardlessoftabletorientationwhenpressed.
Pressagaintoun‐lockscreenorientation.
VolumeUp/DownPresstopofrockerbuttontoincreaseAudiovolumePressbottomofrockerbuttonto
decreaseAudiovolume
19VdcPowerInputPullbackcovertoexposeconnectorJackforACpowersupply
LANConnectorRJ45forEthernetLANdataconnection.
SerialPort RS232Serialportexpansionarea–usesdonglecableforfullserialdeviceinterface
EthernetLANPort
DownUp
Power(On/Off)
Suspend/ResumeButton
19VdcPowerjackScreenOrientationLock
SerialPort(RS232)
Volume
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Left Side View
AudioconnectorHeadsetconnectorforsmartphonecompatibleearphonesandmicrophone
USBPortsTwofullsizeUSB3.0
HDMIOutputMicroHDMIoutconnectorforconnectiontoExternalMonitororHDTVdevice
MicroWANSIMSlotWirelessDataProviderSIMcard(insertcontactsfacingup).
MicroSDCardSlotMicroSDXCmemorycardslotforusermemoryexpansion(insertcontactsfacingup)
MicroSDCardSlot
USB3.0PortsAudioConnector
MicroHDMI‐Out
MicroWANSIMCard
Slot
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Bottom View
DockConnectorEnablesyoutoconnecttheG2xDockVehicleDockingStations.
GuidePinReceptaclesHelpassureasecureconnectionoftheoptionalxDock.
Note:See“Optionalaccessories”onpage16.
KensingtonLockSlotConnectorfortheoptionalKensingtonMicroSaver™orequivalentcompatible
Securitycable
Note:ContactyourresellerforinformationregardingtheKensingtonsecurity
cable.
KensingtonLockDockingConnectorfortheoptional
XploreTabletDock
GuidePinReceptacles
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LED and Camera Status Indicator Table
IX101B2LEDProfile LED/CameraStatusIndicators
SystemState
PowerSource OFFONSleep Error
External OrangeGreen GreenSlowBlinkRedFastBlink
BatteryChargeOrangeBlink OrangeBlinkOrangeBlink RedFastBlink
BatteryPowerOFFGreen GreenSlowBlinkRedFastBlink
BatteryLow<15%OFFRedBlink RedBlink RedFastBlink
BatteryCriticalLow<8%OFFRed Red RedFastBlink
SystemOn+CameraOn OFFBlueGreenSlowBlinkRedFastBlink
SystemOn+CameraOn
BatteryLow<15%OFFBlueGreenSlowBlinkRedFastBlink
SystemOn+CameraOn
BatteryCriticalLow
<8%
OFFBlueGreenSlowBlinkRedFastBlink
Quick Start Guide
First Time Turning On the Computer
1. FindandPlugintheACPower.
LEDStatusIndicator
CameraStatusCamera
Indicator
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2. Makesurethebatteryischargedorthatthecomputerispluggedintoanexternalpowersource.
3. PressthePowerOn/Off/Suspend/Resumebutton.
4. XploreTechnologiesLogoshoulddisplay.Allowdevicetofinishboot‐upandfollowconfiguration
instructionsonyourscreen
PowerOn/OffDisplayToggleand
Suspend/ResumeButton
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Using The Tablet
Suspend Operation
Toconservebatterypowerwhenyoudonotwanttoturnoffthecomputer,putthecomputerintoSuspend
mode.(Youcansuspendoperationwithoutclosinganyapps.).Thedefaultconfigurationattimeofpurchaseis
forthesystemtoentersuspendmodeautomaticallyafter5minutesofnoactivity.
TomanuallyentersuspendmodepressthePowerswitchbrieflyandrelease.Thedisplayshouldswitchoff,
withoutanyconfirmationmenubeingpresented.
Resume Operation
ToresumetabletoperationfromSuspendmodefollowthesameprocedureasturningthetableton.
1. PressthePowerOn/Off/Suspend/Resumebutton
Ifthisisnotsuccessfulthebatteryonthetabletmayhavefullydischarged.PlugthetabletintoACpowerand
repeattheprocedure
PowerOn/OffDisplayToggleand
Suspend/ResumeButton
PowerOn/OffDisplayToggleand
Suspend/ResumeButton
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Screen Input Operation
Touch‐SelectItemorOption
TouchandHold‐OpenSpecial
Drag‐Scrollthescreen
Flick‐Scrollthescreenquickly
Draganddrop‐Moveanitem
Pinch‐Zoom
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Maintaining the Tablet
Caring for the Tablet
Thissectionprovidesinformationabouthowtokeepyourtabletintopworkingcondition.
Checking Power Cords and Connectors
CheckACandDCpowercordsandpowerconnectorsperiodicallyfordamage.Replacethepowercord
immediatelyifyoufindanydamage.
Protecting the Computer from Damages
Yourcomputerisdesignedtosustainamultiple‐axisdroptoanon‐yieldingsurface.Donotintentionally
dropthecomputerbecausethecumulativeeffectsofmultipledropsmaydamagethecomputer.
Donotplaceheavyobjectsonthecomputer.
Donotdisassemblethecomputer.
Keepthecomputeratleast5inches(13centimeters)awayfromanyelectricalappliancethatgenerates
astrongmagneticfield,suchasamotor,magnet,TV,refrigerator,orlargeaudiospeakers.
Storing the Computer
YoucanstorethecomputerintheOffstateforabout30dayswithafullychargedbatteryinstalled.Afterthis
period,rechargethebatteryorreplaceitwithachargedbattery.
Caring for the Display Screen
Tocleanthedisplayscreen,dampenasoftcottonclothwithwaterandgentlywipethescreensurface.
Note:Donotuseisopropylalcoholtocleanthescreen.Alcoholmaydamagethesurfaceofthescreen.
Protecting Computer from Damages
Thescreenprotectorisadurable,replaceablewritingsurfacethatprotectsthedisplayscreenfromabrasion.
Toobtainscreenprotectors,checkwithyourreseller,orgototheXploreWebsiteatwww.xploretech.comfor
orderinginformation.Additionalinformationaboutinstallationisincludedwiththescreenprotectors.
Removing the Screen Protector
Slideyourfingernailundertheedgeofthescreenprotectorandpulltheprotectorawayfromthescreen.
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Installing a New Screen Protector
Followtheinstructionsincludedwithyourscreenprotectorreplacementkit.
Note:Ifascreenprotectorisalreadyinstalledonthedisplayscreen,removeitbeforeinstallingthenewscreen
protector.
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Troubleshooting
Table7containssolutionstosomeproblems.Ifyoucannotsolvetheproblembytakingtheactionsdescribed,
contactyourlocalhelpdeskoryourresellerforfurtherassistance.
Table 7: Troubleshooting
ProblemPossiblecausesandsolution
Computerwillnot
start
Thebatterymaybedefectiveordischargedtoacriticallylowlevel.Connectanexternalpowersupply
(suchastheACadapter)orinstallachargedbattery.See“Usingthebattery”onpage54.
Internalcomponentsmaybeaboveorbelowtheacceptableoperatingrangebelow‐20°Corabove60°
C).Afterthetemperaturereturnstosafeoperatingrangethecomputerwillstart.
TheComputerwillnot
resumeoperation
Thebatterymaybedefectiveordischargedtoacriticallylowlevel.Whenthebatteryreachesacritically
lowlevel,thecomputerisforcedintoSuspend‐to‐RAMmodetoavoidatotalsystempowerfailure.
Connectanexternalpowersupply(suchastheACadapter)orinstallachargedbattery.See“Usingthe
battery”onpage54.
Thecomputermaybeatthecriticalthermallimit.Toavoiddamagetoheat‐sensitivecomponents,the
computerentersSuspend‐to‐RAMmodewhenthecomputeroperatesabove60°C.Operation
automaticallyresumeswhenthecomputercoolstobelow60°C.Movethecomputertoacoolerlocation
afterbeingsuspended
TheStatusLEDisred,
continuous
Thecomputerison,runningunderbatterypower,andthechargelevelinthebatteryhasreacheda
criticallevel.PlugthecomputerintoanAC/DCpowersourceorinstallachargedbattery.
Thesystemhasencounteredafaultandispreventingnormaloperation.Contactyourlocalhelpdesk.
TheStatusLEDisred,
blinking
Thecomputerispoweredon,runningunderbatterypower,andthechargelevelinthebatteryisata
minimumwarninglevel.PlugthecomputerintoanAC/DCpowersourceorinstallachargedbattery.
Displayscreenisblank
ordifficulttoread
Confirmthatthecomputerison(thePowericoniscontinuouslydisplayedinStatusarea).
Thebrightnessmaybesettoolow,causingthescreentoappeartoodark.Tochangesystembrightness,
pressSettingsIcon,Display,Brightness.
Thevideotime‐outmayhaveexpired.Tapthedisplayscreentoreactivatethedisplay.
Note:Thisisanormal,power‐savingfeature.
Headphoneor
speakervolumeistoo
low
ThevolumemaybeinMutemodeorsettoolow.Followtheinstructiontoadjustheadphoneorspeaker
volume.
Makesurethevolumecontrolinyouraudiosoftwareissettoanaudiblelevel.
Anexternaldeviceis
notworkingwiththe
computer
Thedevicemayneedtobeenabledinthecomputer’sconfiguratorprogram.Contactyourlocalhelpdesk
orreseller.
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Hardware Specifications
Physical
Dimensions11.05”(28.1cm)x7.07”(18cm)x0.86”(2.2cm)(WxHxH)
Weight2.4lbs(1.09kgs)
Processing
DimensionsIntelI5
ProcessorSpeed1.9GHz
Memory/ Storage
MainRAM8GBDDR3L1333
RAMOptionsNone
Storage128GBSSD
StorageExpansionOneUseraccessiblemicroSDXC
Display
Display 10.1”WXGA(1366x768)16:9RuggedIPSLCDbacklitdisplay
500NITSdirectbondedscreen
178degreeviewingcone(89degreeoffaxis)
Contrastratio800:1aspectratio
Automaticlightsensor(ALS)
Multitouch
Glovetouch
ActiveDigitizerPen
GraphicsIntelIntegrated
Interface
IntegratedCommunicationsWirelessLAN:802.11acBluetooth4.0
WirelessWAN:LTE,CDMA,UMTS,GSM,EGSM,DCS,PCS
GPS2.0meteraccurate
LAN:10/100/1000GigabitEthernet(RJ45)
IntegratedInterfaces DC‐in
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2USB3.0
MicroSDXCMicroHDMI‐out
MicroSIMCardReaderRS‐232SerialReadyport
Headphones/Speakermini‐JackStereo,smartphonecompatible
KeyPad/UserControlsApplicationbuttons
PowerOn/Off/Suspend/Resumebutton
Power
MainBattery 7.4VServiceableLithiumIon
RechargeTime:3.5hours(90%)
Life:Upto8hours.(Batterylifeisdependentonoperatingsystem,
powerManagementandapplicationsinuse.)
SuspendLife:Min.5days
ACAdapterAuto‐sensing100‐240V,supplying19VDC,withacurrentof3.42A
Environmental
TemperatureOperating:‐4⁰to140⁰F(‐20⁰to60⁰C)
Storage:‐22⁰to158⁰F(‐30⁰to70⁰C)
Humidity95%non‐condensing
Shock/DropOperating5’(1.52meter)directtoplywoodoverconcrete.26dropsperMil
Std810.External
batteryisnotinstalled.
VibrationMinimumintegrity.Vehiclevibration.UShighwaytruck
IECIngresstestingIEC(60529)IngresstestedtoanIP65standard
Agency Approvals
EmissionsandImmunityImmunity:CISR22,EN55024CBscheme(US,CAN,EU)
Emissions:EN55022,CISPR22,Cfr47Part15,SubpartB,Ices‐003forClass
B(US,CAN,Eu27),CEC,RegulatorybulletinNo110915.02B(BCS),ERP
directive
SafetyIEC60950CBScheme(US,CAN,EU)
Operating System
OperatingSystemsWindows8.1Pro,32,64bit
Windows7Pro,32,64bit
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Agency Notes
FCC Notices
ThisdevicecomplieswithPart15oftheFCCRules.Operationissubjectto
thefollowingtwoconditions:(1)thisdevicemaynotcauseharmful
interference,and(2)thisdevicemustacceptanyinterferencereceived,
includinginterferencethatmaycauseundesiredoperation.Modifications
notexpresslyapprovedbyXploreTechnologiescouldvoidthisuser’s
authoritytooperatetheequipment.
Note:ThisequipmenthasbeentestedandfoundtocomplywiththelimitsforaClassBdigitaldevice,pursuant
toPart15oftheFCCRules.Theselimitsaredesignedtoprovidereasonableprotectionagainstharmful
interferenceinaresidentialinstallation.Thisequipmentgeneratesusesandcanradiateradiofrequencyenergy
and,ifnotinstalledandusedinaccordancewiththeinstructions,maycauseharmfulinterferencetoradio
communications.However,thereisnoguaranteethatinterferencewillnotoccurinaparticularinstallation.If
thisequipmentdoescauseharmfulinterferencetoradioortelevisionreception,whichcanbedeterminedby
turningtheequipmentoffandon,theuserisencouragedtotrytocorrecttheinterferencebyoneormoreof
thefollowingmeasures:
Reorientorrelocatethereceivingantenna.
Increasetheseparationbetweentheequipmentandreceiver.
Connecttheequipmentintoanoutletonacircuitdifferentfromthattowhichthereceiverisconnected.
Consultthedealeroranexperiencedradio/TVtechnicianforhelp.
WLAN: (Wi-Fi)
Pleasenotethat5150‐5250MHz(Ch.36‐48)isrestrictedtoindoor‐useonlyinmanycountriesincludingthe
UnitedStates.
RF Exposure
TestsforSARareconductedusingstandardoperatingpositionsspecified
BytheFCCwiththetabletPCtransmittingatitshighestcertifiedpowerlevelinalltestedfrequencybands.
AlthoughtheSARisdeterminedatthehighestcertifiedpowerlevel,theactualSARlevelofthetabletPCwhile
operatingcanbewellbelowthemaximumvalue.ThisisbecausethetabletPCisdesignedtooperateat
multiplepowerlevelssoastouseonlythepowerrequiredtoreachthenetwork.Ingeneral,thecloseryouare
toawirelessbasestationantenna,thelowerthepoweroutput.
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BeforeatabletPCmodelisavailableforsaletothepublic,itmustbetestedandcertifiedtotheFCCandICthat
itdoesnotexceedthelimitestablishedbythegovernment‐adoptedrequirementforsafeexposure.Thetests
areperformedinpositionsandlocations(e.g.,nexttobody/lap)asrequiredbytheFCCforeachmodel.(Next
tobody/lapmeasurementsmaydifferamongtabletPCmodels,dependinguponavailableaccessoriesandFCC
andICrequirements).WhiletheremaybedifferencesbetweentheSARlevelsofvarioustabletPCsandat
variouspositions,theyareallrequiredtomeetthegovernmentregulationsforsafeexposure.
ThisdevicewasevaluatedandshowntocomplywithFCCandICSARRFexposurerequirements.
Avoidcoveringorholdingantennaswhentransmitting.Antennalocationsareshowninthefollowingfigure.
Antennas
WLANBluetoothAntenna
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Health and Safety Information
Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals
YourwirelesstabletPCisaradiotransmitterandreceiver.Itisdesignedand
Manufacturednottoexceedtheemissionlimitsforexposuretoradiofrequency(RF)energysetbytheFederal
CommunicationsCommissionoftheU.S.GovernmentaswellastheRTT&Edirective.Theselimitsarepartof
comprehensiveguidelinesandestablishpermittedlevelsofRFenergyforthegeneralpopulation.
TheguidelinesarebasedonthesafetystandardspreviouslysetbybothU.S.andinternationalstandardsbodies:
AmericanNationalStandardsInstitute(ANSI)IEEE.C95.1‐1992
NationalCouncilonRadiationProtectionandMeasurement(NCRP).Report86.1986
InternationalCommissiononNon‐IonizingRadiationProtection(ICNIRP)1996
MinistryofHealth(Canada),SafetyCode6.Thestandardsincludesubstantialsafetymargindesignedto
assurethesafetyofallpersons,regardlessofageandhealth.
EuropeanUnionRTT&EDirectiveforSAR
TheexposurestandardforwirelessmobiletabletPCsemploysaunitofMeasurementknownastheSpecific
AbsorptionRate,orSAR.TheSARlimitsetbytheFCCis1.6W/kg.TheSARlimitsetbytheRTT&Eis2.0W/kg.
Note:IntheU.S.andCanada,theSARlimitformobiletabletPCsusedbythepublicis1.6watts/kg(W/kg)
averagedoveronegramoftissue.InEuropetheSARlimitformobiletabletPCsusedbythepublicis2.0
watts/kg(W/kg)averagedover10gramsoftissue.Thestandardincorporatesasubstantialmarginofsafetyto
giveadditionalprotectionforthepublicandtoaccountforanyvariations.
DOC (Industry Canada Notices)
Notice to Users of Radio and Television
ThisdevicecomplieswithIndustryCanadalicense‐exemptRSSstandard(s).Operationissubjecttothefollowing
twoconditions:
(1)thisdevicemaynotcauseinterference,and
(2)thisdevicemustacceptanyinterference,includinginterferencethatmaycauseundesiredoperationofthe
device.
LeprésentappareilestconformeauxCNRd'IndustrieCanadaapplicablesauxappareilsradioexemptsde
licence.L'exploitationestautoriséeauxdeuxconditionssuivantes:
(1)l'appareilnedoitpasproduiredebrouillage,et
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(2)l'utilisateurdel'appareildoitacceptertoutbrouillageradioélectriquesubi,mêmesilebrouillageest
susceptibled'encompromettrelefonctionnement."
.
CANICES‐3(B)/NMB‐3(B)
Thedevicecouldautomaticallydiscontinuetransmissionincaseofabsenceofinformationtotransmit,oroperational
failure.Notethatthisisnotintendedtoprohibittransmissionofcontrolorsignalinginformationortheuseofrepetitive
codeswhererequiredbythetechnology.Thedevicefortheband5150‐5250MHzisonlyforindoorusagetoreduce
potentialforharmfulinterferencetoco‐channelmobilesatellitesystems;themaximumantennagainpermitted(for
devicesinthebands5250‐5350MHzand5470‐5725MHz)tocomplywiththee.i.r.p.limit;andThemaximumantenna
gainpermitted(fordevicesintheband5725‐5850MHz)tocomplywiththee.i.r.p.limitsspecifiedforpoint‐to‐pointand
non‐point‐to‐pointoperationasappropriate,asstatedinsectionA9.2(3).Inaddition,High‐powerradarsareallocatedas
primaryusers(meaningtheyhavepriority)oftheband5250‐5350MHzandthisradarcouldcauseinterferenceand/or
damagetoLE‐LANdevices.
ICradiationexposurestatement
ThisEUTiscompliancewithSARforgeneralpopulation/uncontrolledexposurelimitsinICRSS‐102andhadbeentested
inaccordancewiththemeasurementmethodsandproceduresspecifiedinIEEE1528
Intel®DualBandWireless‐AC7260/AC3160Country‐specificComplianceStatements
Hereby,XploreTechnologiesdeclaresthattheIntel®DualBandWireless‐AC7260/3160complieswiththeessential
requirementsandotherrelevantprovisionsofDirective1999/5/EC.ThisequipmentismarkedwiththeCEsymboland
canbeusedthroughouttheEuropeancommunity.
SierraEM7355/7305Country‐specificComplianceStatements
Hereby,XploreTechnologiesdeclaresthattheSierraEM7355/3705complieswiththeessentialrequirementsandother
relevantprovisionsofDirective1999/5/EC.ThisequipmentismarkedwiththeCEsymbolandcanbeusedthroughout
theEuropeancommunity.
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UL Notice
ThisunitrequiresanACadaptertooperate.UseonlyULListedClass2Adapterswithanoutputratingof19VDC,
withacurrentof3.42A.ACAdapteroutputpolarity:
Forauthorizedrepairtechniciansonly
WARNING
Forcontinuedprotectionagainstriskoffire,replaceonlywiththesametypeandratingfuse.
WARNING
DangerofexplosionifLithium(clock)batteryisincorrectlyreplaced.
Replaceonlywiththesameequivalenttyperecommendedbythemanufacturer.Disposeofusedbatteries
accordingtothemanufacturer’sinstruction.
System Disposal
Intheeventofsystemdisposal,observethefollowinginformationregarding
properproceduresintheStateofVermont.
Theliquidcrystaldisplay(LCD)lampsusedinthissystemcontainmercury.Inthe
eventofsystemdisposal,besuretofollowlocalguidelines.
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Environment
Environmental Policy
XploreTechnologiesiscommittedtomanaginghealth,safetyandenvironmental(HS&E)mattersasanintegral
partofourbusiness.Inparticular,itisourpolicytoassuretheHS&Eintegrityofourprocessesandfacilitiesat
alltimesandatallplaces.Wewilldosobyadheringtothefollowingprinciples:
Compliance
Wewillcomplywithapplicablelawsandregulationsandwillimplementprogramsandprocedurestoassure
compliance.CompliancewithHS&Estandardswillbeakeyingredientinthetraining,performancereviews,and
incentivesofallemployees.
Risk Reduction and Prevention Management
Wewillseekopportunities,beyondcompliancerequirements,forreducingrisktohumanhealthandthe
environment,andwewillestablishandmeetourownHS&Equalitystandardswhereappropriate.
Wewillemploymanagementsystemsandproceduresspecificallydesignedtopreventactivitiesand/or
conditionsthatposeathreattohumanhealth,safety,ortheenvironment.Wewilllookforwaystominimize
riskandprotectouremployeesandthecommunitiesinwhichweoperatebyemployingcleantechnology,
includingsafetechnologiesandoperatingprocedures,aswellasbeingpreparedforemergencies.
Wewillstrivetominimizereleasestotheair,land,orwaterthroughuseofcleanertechnologiesandthesafer
useofchemicals.Wewillminimizetheamountandtoxicityofwastegeneratedandwillensurethesafe
treatmentanddisposalofwaste.Wewillmanagescarceresources,suchaswater,energy,land,andforestsin
anenvironmentallysensitivemanner.
Communication
WewillcommunicateourcommitmenttoHS&Equalitytoouremployees,vendors,andcustomers.Wewill
solicittheirinputinmeetingourHS&Egoalsandinturnwillofferassistancetomeettheirgoals.
Continuous Improvement
Wewillmeasureourprogressasbestwecan.Wewillreviewourprogressatleastonanannualbasis.Wewill
continuouslyseekopportunitiestoimproveouradherencetotheseprinciples,andwillperiodicallyreport
progresstoourstakeholders
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Take Back and Recycling Program
SendusyourunwantedXploreproductsand/orbatteries,orfindarecyclingcenternearyou.Ifyou’reold
Xploreproductand/orbatterieshavenovalueoryouwanttorecycleinasociallyandenvironmentally
responsiblemanner,gotohttp://www.xploretech.com/contactandsubmitatechnicalsupportrequest.Select
“Technicalsupport”inthedropdownmenuunder“Reason”.Fillintheremainingfields.Under“Message”type
in“Iwanttorecyclemyproduct”.Click“Submit”andanXploreTechnologiesspecialistwillcontactyouwith
shippinginstructions.
AlternativelycustomerscanchoosetodroptheirunwantedXploreproductsatalocalrecyclingcenter.For
batteriesXploreTechnologieshaspartneredwithCall2Recycle®(http://www.call2recycle.org/).Call2Recycle®is
aprogramoftheRechargeableBatteryRecyclingCorporation(RBRC)promotingenvironmentalsustainability
byprovidingfreebatteryandcellphonerecyclinginNorthAmerica.RBRCisa501(c)4nonprofitpublicservice
organization.
ForthereturnofanyotherXploreProduct(excludingbatteries)XploreTechnologieshaspartneredwithR2
Solutions(http://www.r2solutions.org/).R2Solutions(R2S)isanon‐profitorganizationestablishedtohouse
theR2Practicesforproperrecyclingpracticesandprovide.TofindalocationnearyoupleasegotoR2certified
recyclerlocations(http://asoft552.accrisoft.com/certified/electronic‐recyclers‐with‐r2‐certified‐facilities/).If
youprefertohaveXploreTechnologiesrecycleyourbatterypackspleasesubmitatechnicalsupportrequestas
describedabove.
Environmental and Sustainability
Corporate Report
Asthemanufactureroftheworld’smostadvancedruggedizedtabletPC,andperipherals,XploreTechnologies
isrecognizedintheefficientdesignandmanufacturingofitproducts.InthisinauguralCorporateEnvironmental
ResponsibilityReportwe
outlineourplansandaspirationstosustainourenvironment.Asyoureviewthisreport,wewelcomeyour
candidfeedback.WeknowthatCSERisajourneyandyourinputwillhelpusalongtheway.
In2011,XploreTechnologiesCorporationofAmericaestablishedtheXploreTechnologiesEnvironmental
committeetoproactivelyworkwithstakeholdersincludingcustomers,nongovernmentalorganizations(NGOs),
andotherinterestedgroupsonenvironmentalissues.Asaresultofthecommittee’swork,wehave
implementedinitiativestoimproveourperformanceacrossthespectrumofcorporateenvironmental
responsibilityissues.Ourprogressonimplementingtheseissuesisoutlinedinthisreport.
WhiletheXploreTechnologiesEnvironmentalcommitteehasonlybeenactivesince2012wehavealwayscared
fortheenvironmentandthishasbeenacorevaluesinceXploreTechnologieswasfoundedmorethanfifteen
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yearsago.Weareproudofouraccomplishmentstodateand,wearecommittedtocontinuouslyimprovein
thefuture
Publishingthisreportisasignificantsteptowardthegoalofbecominganenvironmentalsustainingleaderof
ourindustry.Goingforward,wewillpersisttoperfectourenvironmentalperformanceandtransparency.We
willalsoleverageourroleasanindustryleaderandactivelysupportinternationalorganizationsandindustry
associationsworkingtoimproveenvironmentalconditions.
TheXploreTechnologies2012Environmentalandsustainabilitycorporatereportislocatedat
http://www.xploretech.com//environment.Toobtainthereportpleaseclickon“EnvironmentalSustainability
Report2012”.Feelfreetosavethistoyourpersonalfiles.Ifyoudonothaveaccesstotheinternetpleasecall
technicalsupportat(866)296‐8541ext222andrequestadigitalcopybesenttoyouremail.