M101M8

Rugged Android Tablet

ARM® Cortex™-A53 Octa-Core, 1.3 GHz

Android 7.0 Nougat

Quick Start Guide

Document Part No. 9152111K1054

Version 1.5

Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use.

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Getting Started

Congratulations on purchasing Winmate® M101M8 Rugged Android 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 the Device

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Unpacking

Check and identify the standard supplied accessories.

Standard factory shipment list:



Tablet Computer



Standard Battery

Part No. 98K000A0003R



Power Adapter

Part No. 922D036W12V6



Capacitive Touch Stylus

Part No. 9B000000001D



Micro USB Cable



Power Cord and Plugs



Quick Start Guide

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Description of Parts

Front: Right:

Quick Start Guide 3

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1

Front

Camera

Description

2 Megapixel Webcam

2

3

LED

Indicators:

Touch

Screen

Show the current status of the Tablet Computer Red :

Charging / Hot-swap battery

Green : Full Charge Blue :

Turning on

Display and act as one of the inputs for the Tablet

Computer

4

5

6

Back

Button

Home

Button

Power

Button

Back to previous page

Back to Desktop

Turn on power

7 I/O Cover Protects I/O ports

Front LED Indicators Details:

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8 Micro

SD Card

Reader

9 Micro

USB

OTG

Description

Memory card reader port for

Micro SD Card

High speed USB port connects to PC or USB devices such as mouse, keyboard, etc.

Note: This USB port won’t work when the tablet is connected to the optional docking. Please use the USB ports on the docking.

Headset or headphone can be connected

10 Mic

In/Line

Out

11 Power

Jack

DC-IN power input jack

Side I/O Details:

Front Button Details:

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Rear: Bottom:

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12

Kensington

Lock Port

13

Optional

Barcode

Description

Provide lock access for

Kensington Lock.

Barcode Scanner for reading of 2D barcode.

14 RFID / NFC

15

Rear

Camera

RFID reader for reading of

RFID tags.

8MP Autofocus Camera.

Captures photos and videos.

16

Camera

Flash

LED camera flash to provide flash lighting when use with camera.

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21

Battery

Release

Slider

22

23

Touch Pen

Slot

3G / LTE

Module

(Optional) /

SIM card slot

24

Docking

Connector

Description

Spring-loaded slider that latches the battery in.

Pen holder slot to store touch pen.

Service window to insert Micro SIM card.

Also provide access to

3G / LTE Module.

Port to docking solutions such as vehicle docking to provide power and external antenna.

17 Fn2 Button

Programmable function key configured by Win-set Utility.

18

Volume or

Brightness

Adjustment

Buttons

Volume Control

(+) Raise volume,

(-) Lower volume.

Brightness Control

(+) Add brightness,

(-) Decrease brightness

19 Speakers Emits sounds

20

Battery

Lock Latch

Latch to lock the battery in place once battery is inserted. Not spring loaded.

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First-Time Operation

To get started:

1. Install SIM card.

2. Install microSD card.

3. Install the battery.

4. Charge your tablet.

5. Start the tablet.

Quick Start Guide 5

Installing SIM Card (For 3G/LTE Equipped Devices)

The Tablet Computer supports 3G/LTE data connection and fits a Micro-SIM card.

To install the SIM card:

Tools Needed: Service Windows

Screw: M2x5, 4 pc

Screwdriver: Philips Type , Size #0 , for

M2 screws, torque: 2.0 ± 0.5 kgf.cm

3G/ LTE Module

Screw: M2x3.5, 1 pc

Screwdriver: Philips Type , Size #0 , for

M2 screws, torque: 2.0 ± 0.5 kgf.cm

❶ Remove four screws and remove the service window.

❷ Remove the one screw that secures the 3G/ LTE module. Carefully lift the module up. Do not to damage the connected cables!

❸ Carefully flip and move the 3G/ LTE module and to the right. Do not disconnect cables!

❹ Insert SIM-Card all the way in. Chip/ contact facing down.

❺ Use your hand to carefully pull the cable outside the module card.

Re-insert the 3G/LTE module and fasten one screw.

Accurately route the cables. Do not bend cables! Do not pinch/ squeeze the cable!

❻ Re-insert the service window and fasten with the four screws.

Caution

When re-inserting 3G/LTE module, please pay attention to cable routing. Make sure the cable module does not get squeezed.

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Inserting MicroSD Card

Your tablet supports Micro SDXS card .

To install Micro SDXS card:

1. Open I/O protective cover by pulling out the latch.

2. Insert microSD card into slot with contacts facing down.

3. Press the card in to ensure that it is seated properly.

4. Close I/O protective cover.

To remove Micro SD Card:

1. Open I/O protective cover by pulling out the latch.

2. Push and release the micro SD card to unlock it.

3. Pull out the micro SD card.

Inserting Battery Pack

Caution

Discontinue using device immediately if you notice the battery is swelling, or looks puffy or misshapen. Do not attempt to charge or use the device. Do not handle a damaged or leaking battery. Do not let leaking battery fluid come into contact with your eyes, skin or clothing.

To insert the standard battery pack into the Tablet Computer:

1. Disconnect AC adapter and power cord from 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 on the connector-pins side first, and then lower the battery into the battery compartment. Continue to hold the Battery Release Slider before battery is fully inserted.

6. Make sure the battery is completely lowered into the compartment before letting go the Battery

Release Slider. Battery will be flat against the housing once fully inserted.

To remove the standard battery pack into the Tablet Computer:

1. Power off 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.

Quick Start Guide 7

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.

Caution

For users start up the Tablet Computer for the first time with internal battery power, please make sure the battery is fully charged before using.

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.

When the AC Adapter is connected, the battery pack starts charging. The battery LED indicator on the

tablet computer would show different states. Please refer Description of Parts for information about LED

indicators.

Standard Battery

Battery Operating Time

Battery Charging Time

10 Hours

2.5 Hours

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Turning On and Off the Device

This section describes how to turn on/ off the device.

To turn on the device:

1. Press and hold the power button for 3 seconds, located on the top side of the unit.

2. When the device vibrates, release the power button.

3. The desktop screen is displayed.

Note:

For power saving purpose, please enable Connect to PC in Accessibility settings.

When connected to PC external 4G, USB and LAN on Docking will be disabled.

To turn off the device:

1. To turn off the device, press and hold the power button until the phone options menu appears, tap the Power Off .

2. User can also use the Phone options menu to put the device into silent or airplane mode.

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