Winmate M101B Series Quick Start Guide
Winmate M101B is a rugged Tablet Computer designed for use in harsh outdoor environments. It features a 2 Megapixel Webcam, a 5MP Autofocus Camera, and a MicroSD Card Reader for expandable storage. With its powerful processor and long battery life, the Winmate M101B is ideal for field workers, military personnel, and first responders who need a reliable and portable computing device.
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M101B Tablet PC
Quick Start Guide
Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use.
Getting Started
Congratulations on purchasing this rugged Tablet Computer. The rugged design allows you to use it in harsh outdoor environments.
This quick start guide tells you step by step how to get the Tablet Computer up and running. You will find instructions for the following procedures:
Unpacking
Description of Parts
First Time Operations
Turning On/Off
Vehicle Docking (Optional)
Desk Docking (Optional)
Unpacking
Check and identify the supplied accessories:
Tablet Computer Standard Battery
Power Adapter
Capacitive Touch Stylus
Power Cord and Plugs
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Description Of Parts
Front: Right:
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1 Front Camera
Description
2 Megapixel Webcam
2 LED Indicators: Show the current status of the Tablet Computer
RF Green - WiFi/BT/3G/GPS
ON
No light - None of
WiFi/BT/3G/GPS is ON
HDD
Battery
Green - Harddrive Activity
No light - Harddrive Idling
Orange – AC adapter is plugged in and charging
Green – AC adapter is plugged in and battery is completely charged
Solid Red - Low battery
(<10%)
Blinking Red – Battery is being hot swapped.
Not lit – Battery is in use and more than 10%
Power Blue – Tablet is ON
No light – Tablet is OFF
3 Touch Screen Displays and act as one of the inputs for the Tablet
Computer
4 Fn1 Button Programmable function key configured by HotTab
Utility. Default: Web
Browser
5 Menu Button
6 Power Button
HotTab Quick Access
Turns on/off tablet
Front LED Indicators Detail:
Front Buttons Details:
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7
8
9
I/O Cover
Micro HDMI
LAN/RS232
Description
Protects I/O ports
HDMI output to external display
Adapter port for
LAN/RS232 connector
10 USB 3.0 High speed USB port connects to USB devices, such as USB flash drive, mouse, keyboard, printer, etc.
11 Mic In/Line Out Headset or headphone can be connected (Mic is only supported with
3.5mm 4-pin headset)
12 Power Jack
13 MicroSD Card
Reader
DC-IN power input jack
Memory card reader port for MicroSD Card
14 Reset Button Hardware reset button
Side I/O Details:
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Rear: Bottom:
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15 Kensington
16
Lock Port
Optional
Barcode
Description
Provides lock access for
Kensington Lock.
Barcode Scanner for reading of 1D/2D barcode.
17 Optional RFID RFID reader for reading of RFID tags.
18 Rear Camera 5MP Autofocus Camera.
Captures photos and videos.
19 Camera Flash LED camera flash to provide flash lighting when use with camera.
20 Expansion Port Provides optional connectivity to custom modules for special application (USB2.0 x 1 ,
RS232 x 1).
21 Fn2 Button Programmable function key configured by
HotTab Utility. Default:
Camera
22 Volume Buttons Volume Control.
(+) Raises volume,
(-) Lowers volume.
23 Battery Lock
Latch
Latch to lock the battery in place once battery is inserted. Not springloaded.
24 Battery Release
Slider
Spring-loaded slider that latches the battery in.
25 Touch Pen Slot Pen holder slot to store touch pen
26 3G Module/SIM card slot
27 Speakers
Service window to insert
Micro SIM card. Also provide access to 3G
Module.
Emits sounds.
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28 Docking
Connector
Description
Port to docking solutions such as vehicle docking to provide power and external antenna
Docking Connector Detail:
Expansion Port Detail:
Rear Buttons
Detail:
Battery Lock Latch
Detail:
Combination Keys (Keyboard Key Emulation)
For the physical buttons on the M101B tablet computer, in addition to their dedicated functions detailed in the previous section, they can also be used to emulate commonly used keyboard key strokes. Under different scenario, a single physical button or a combination of physical buttons provide different keyboard key strokes, which are specified below:
Under POST (before Windows boots up):
Buttons
Menu
Fn1
Fn2
Volume Up
Keystroke
F7
Recovery Menu
ESC
Up
Volume Down
Menu + Fn1
Down
Enter
Menu + Volume Up Right
Menu + Volume Down Left
Under Windows:
Buttons
Volume Up + Volume Down
Keystroke
Ctrl + Alt + Del
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First-time Operation
Insert SIM card (For Optional 3G/LTE equipped device)
The Tablet Computer supports data connection using 3G/LTE SIM cards and fits a Micro-SIM card. (Note: 3G/LTE feature is optional). Perform the following to install the SIM card into your
Tablet Computer:
1. Remove the service window in the rear by unscrewing the four screws.
2. Remove the screw that is securing the 3G/LTE module.
3. Carefully lift the 3G wireless module up, and be careful not to damage the connected cable.
4. Make sure the SIM card IC contact patch is faced down; the notch is in the direction of insertion (towards right).
5. Insert the 3G SIM card into the slot located near the right side of the service window.
6. Reposition the removed 3G/LTE module screw to secure the 3G/LTE module.
7. Reposition the removed service window screw to secure the service window.
Inserting Battery Pack
To insert the included standard battery pack into the Tablet Computer:
1. Disconnect any cords connected to the tablet computer.
2. Turn the tablet computer over, back facing up.
3. Locate the Battery Lock Latch and push it to the “Unlocked” position.
4. Locate the Battery Release Slider that is spring-loaded. Pull back and hold.
5. Insert the battery with the connector-pins side first, and then lower the battery into the battery compartment. Continue to hold the Battery Release Slider until the battery is fully inserted.
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6. Make sure the battery is completely lowered into the compartment before letting go of the
Battery Release Slider. Battery will be flat against the housing once fully inserted
Removing the Battery Pack
1. Shut down the tablet computer (or put it to sleep). Disconnect any cords connected to the computer.
2. Turn the tablet computer over, back facing up.
3. Locate the Battery Lock Latch and push it to the “Unlocked” position.
4. Locate the Battery Release Slider that is spring-loaded. Pull back and hold.
5. Lift the battery out using the opening on side of battery compartment.
Connecting to Power Supply
The Tablet Computer operates either on external AC power or internal battery power. It is recommended to use AC power when you start up the Tablet Computer for the first time.
Caution
Use only the AC adapter included with your Tablet Computer.
Using other AC adapters may damage the Tablet Computer and the Battery.
Perform the following to connect the Tablet computer to AC Power:
1. On the side of the Tablet computer, lift the I/O protective cover by pulling on the latch
2. Plug the DC cord of the AC adapter into the Power Jack of the tablet computer.
3. Plug the AC power cord into the AC adapter.
4. Finally, Plug the AC power cord into the electrical outlet.
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When the AC Adapter is connected, the battery pack starts charging. The battery LED indicator on the tablet computer will show different states. Please refer to description of the LED indicator in the Description of Parts.
Turning On / Off
Turning On
Press and hold the power switch for 3 seconds until the blue LED power indicator light is lit up.
Note:
Do not press the power switch repeatedly.
Do not perform the following operations until the hard drive indicator turns off o
Connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter o
Pressing the power switch o
Touching the tablet buttons, screen, or external keyboard/mouse
Turning Off
Perform the following procedure to shutdown the Tablet Computer:
1. Make sure you have closed any programs that are open on the Desktop. Start Screen apps don’t need to be closed.
2. Open the Charms Bar by swiping your finger from the far right of the screen towards the middle of the screen.
3. Tap on the Settings charm.
4. Tap on Power.
5. Tap on Shut Down.
6. Wait for the Tablet Computer to power off.
Note:
The computer will forcefully be turned off if the power switch is pressed and held for six seconds or longer.
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Setting up Windows on your computer for the first time
When setting up Windows for the first time on your computer, the procedures vary on the different versions of Windows. Some versions of Windows require entry of a product key. Refer to the following table for product key entry:
Windows Versions
Windows Embedded Standard 7 (WS7P)
Windows 7 Professional
Windows 7 Ultimate
Windows Embedded 8 Standard
Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry Pro
Require Entry of Product Key?
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
Location of the Product Key
For versions of Windows that require entry of a Product Key, find the Product Key sticker located on the inside surface of the battery slot after removing the battery:
Detail First Time Setup Instruction
For more detailed step by step first time setup instructions, please download the latest user manual by going to http://www.winmate.com.tw
OR refer to the digital copy of user manual included in the disk that comes with the tablet.
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Vehicle Docking (Optional)
Features
Holds the tablet securely in a moving vehicle
Easy to remove / insert with one hand
VESA mount for various standard fixtures
USB (x2) on docking for quick access
Anti-theft design with security lock
Lockable terminal block connector for 9-36V DC input
Dimensions
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*All dimensions in millimeters
Description of Parts
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First Time Operation
Driver installation
For the tablet to work with the vehicle docking, the driver of the vehicle docking has to be installed first. The vehicle docking driver is not pre-installed on the tablet. For a detailed installation guide, please refer to the CD that is included with the package. OR visit winmate official site’s download center to download the latest driver: http://www.winmate.com.tw/
Mounting
The vehicle docking is designed to work with a standard 75mm x 75mm VESA vehicle mounting arm or base. Please mount the VESA plate on the back of the vehicle mount first before using it with the tablet.
How to Use
Insert Tablet
1. Lower the tablet with its top slightly tilted forward into the vehicle mount. Align the docking alignment fingers on the bottom of the vehicle mount to bottom of the tablet where the two alignment holes (to the sides of the pogo-pin) are, then push the tablet in against the vehicle mount.
2. Make sure the tablet’s back is aligned upright against the vehicle mount. Reposition if the tablet still moves around.
3. Once the tablet is aligned, hold your fingers on the hand grip on the back of the vehicle mount like shown in the picture, and push down on the top hook with the palm of your hand until a click sound is heard to secure the tablet into the vehicle mount.
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Remove Tablet
1. Reach for the latch on the back of the tablet and pull it sideways.
2. The top hook should be released after the latch is pulled.
3. Tilt the tablet slightly forward first, and then pull the tablet straight up to remove it.
Powering the Vehicle Docking
The vehicle docking’s input/output expansion functions will only work if power is connected to it.
The vehicle docking is designed to be powered via its terminal block input.
There are two ways of powering the terminal block input:
1. Use the optional power cable (car cigarette lighter to terminal block)
2. Provide 9~36V input power to the terminal block directly.
External Display Modes (If optional VGA port is equipped)
Display Modes Description
Duplicate (Clone) Mode
(Default setting)
Extend Mode
Under duplicate mode, users can easily operate the tablet with touch screen.
Under extend mode, due to Intel graphic driver issue, touchscreen function on tablet may not work correctly. It is recommended to operate the tablet with keyboard / mouse under this mode. If touch function is desired, please use the duplicate mode.
Note: Display settings are saved automatically for use next time.
Specification
Dimension
Power Input
I/O Support Bottom
Side
284.41 x 213.3 x 73.8 mm
9~36 DV in
RS232 x 1, USB 2.0 x 2, 10/100 LAN x1, VGA x 1 (optional),
SMA x 1 (for external GPS antenna), Terminal Block Input
USB 2.0 x 2
Mounting
Vibration
75 x 75mm VESA Mount
MIL-STD 810G, 5 ~ 500Hz, 2.24G
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Desk Docking (Optional)
Features
Designed to fit M101B
19V DC IN
LAN, RS232, USB x 4, VGA expansion
Optional WPR support (9-36V)
Dimensions
*All dimensions in millimeters
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Description of Parts
1. 19 DC IN
2. 9-36V DC IN (optional)
3. USB 2.0 x 2
4. LAN (10/100)
5. VGA output
6. RS232
First Time Operation
Driver installation
For the tablet to work with the desk docking, the driver for the desk docking has to be installed first. The desk docking driver is not pre-installed on the tablet. For a detail installation guide, please refer to the CD that is included with the package OR visit winmate official site’s download center to download the latest driver: http://www.winmate.com.tw/
How to Use
Insert Tablet
1. Align the docking alignment fingers on the bottom of the desk docking mount to the bottom of the tablet where the two alignment holes (to the sides of the pogo-pin) are, then lower the tablet in to position.
2. Make sure the tablet is aligned with the desk docking. Reposition if the tablet still moves around.
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Remove Tablet
1. Remove the tablet by lifting the tablet straight up from the desk docking.
Powering the Desk Docking
The desk docking’s input/output expansion functions will only work if power is connected to it.
The desk docking is designed to be powered via its 19V 2.5 Ø DC input.
There are two ways of powering the desk docking:
1. Use the power adapter that is included with the tablet as the desk docking does not come with a separate power adapter.
2. Provide 9~36V input power to the terminal block directly.
External Display Modes
Display Modes
Duplicate (Clone) Mode
(Default setting)
Extend Mode
Description
Under duplicate mode, users can easily operate the tablet with touch screen.
Under extend mode, due to Intel graphic driver issue, touchscreen function on tablet may not work correctly. It is recommend to operate the tablet with keyboard / mouse under this mode. If touch function is desired, please use the duplicate mode.
Note: Display settings are saved automatically for use next time.
Specification
Dimension
Power Input
I/O Support Rear
Side
299.44 x 121.14 x 62.00 mm
19V DC In (Default)
9~36 DC Terminal block (Optional)
RS232 x 1, USB 2.0 x 2, 10/100 LAN x1, VGA x 1, DC 2.5 Ø
Input, Terminal Block Input
USB 2.0 x 2
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