MobileDemand

xTablet T1400

Rugged Tablet User’s Guide

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

MobileDemand, LC

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Drive

Suite 101

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U.S.A.

Phone: 877-784-4338

Fax: 319-363-4122

Web: www.RuggedTabletPC.com

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

Contents

Chapter 1: Read Me First

Chapter 2: Getting Started

1

Safety Information 1

Handling and Maintenance 2

Regulatory and Safety Statements 3

5

Unpacking

Description Of Parts

First-time Operation

Turning On / Off

Chapter 3: Useful Information

5

6

9

12

13

HotTab Operation 13

Auto Screen Rotate- Enable - Disable 20

Tech Tip - Password required on wake fix 21

Hot Swapping Batteries 22

Barcode Scanner (Code Type Selection)

High Resolution Screen Scaling and Setting

23

266

Accessories 30

Chapter 4: Troubleshooting 31

Troubleshooting (Basic) 31

Contact information 33

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

Chapter 1: Read Me First

Safety Information

Follow and adhere to all warnings and instructions in this manual. For your safety, please read all safety and operating instructions before using the product. Keep this manual for future reference.

Precaution on

Battery Pack

Do Not Expose the Battery Pack to

Excessive Heat, or Extreme Heat (Near

Fire, in Direct Sunlight for example)

Generation of heat, ignition or rupture may result

Do Not Disassemble, Modify, or Insert

Sharp Objects Into the Battery Pack.

Electrolyte leakage, generation of heat, ignition or rupture may result.

Do Not Short the Positive (+) and Negative

(-) Terminals of the Battery. Generation of heat, ignition or rupture may result. When carrying or storing the device, do not place the battery pack together with articles that may contact electricity.

Do Not Apply Shocks to the Battery by

Dropping It or Applying Strong Pressure to

It. Electrolyte leakage, generation of heat, ignition or rupture of battery may occur.

Do Not Charge the Battery Other Than

Methods Those Specified In This Manual.

If the battery is not charged using one of the specified methods, electrolyte leakage, generation of heat, ignition or rupture may result.

When the Battery Pack Has Deteriorated,

Replace It with a New Battery. Continued use of a damaged battery pack may result in heat generation, ignition or battery rupture.

Do Not Use the Battery Pack With Any

Other Products. The battery pack is rechargeable and is only designed for this specific product. If it is used with a product other than the specified product, electrolyte leakage, generation of heat, ignition or rupture may result.

Do Not Use This Product With Battery

Other Than the One Specified.

General Product

Safety

This product should not be used near water such as bathtubs, sinks, swimming pools, wet basement, etc.

Do not block any ventilation openings. Do not place the product against a wall or in an enclosed space as doing so might impede the flow of cooling air.

Do not place the product near any heat sources such as radiators, warm air intakes, stoves or other heat-generating devices (including amplifiers or other heat producing equipment).

Do not disregard the safety that a polarized or grounded connection can provide. A polarized connection consists of two plugs, one of which is larger than the other. A grounded connection has two blades and a third one that is grounded. If the main plug provided cannot be inserted into your outlet, consult an electrician to replace your obsolete outlet.

Protect the power cord from being crushed or pinched, particularly in the area of the plugs, any receptacles used, and the point of exit from the apparatus. Do not break off the ground pin of the power cord.

Use only accessories specified by the manufacturer. xTablet T1400 User Guide 1

Use only with its transport carriage, stand, tripod, console or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the product.

When using a carriage, move the carriage assembly with the product carefully to avoid damage from falling over.

Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when it is not being used for long periods.

Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. A technical intervention is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, for example if the power cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen inside the unit, if the product has been exposed to rain or moisture, if it does not operate normally or if it has been dropped.

Handling and Maintenance

Follow and adhere to all warnings and instructions in this manual. For you’re the longevity of the product usage, please read all operating instructions before using the product. Keep this manual for future reference.

General Guideline

Keep the product at least 13 cm (5 inches) away from electrical appliances that can generate a strong magnetic field such as

TV, refrigerator, motor, or a large audio speaker.

Do not place heavy objects on top of the xTablet T1400 as this may damage the display.

The screen surface can be easily scratched. Use with care. Do not use paper towels to clean the display but use the included cleaning cloth. Avoid touching it with a pen or pencil.

To maximize the life of the backlight in the display, allow backlight to automatically turn off as a result of power management.

Avoid using a screen saver or other software that prevents the power management from working.

Cleaning Guideline

Use a soft cloth moistened with water or a non-alkaline detergent to wipe the exterior of the product.

Gently wipe the display with a soft, lint-free cloth. Do not use alcohol or detergent on the product.

Touchscreen

Guideline

Use your finger or the stylus on the display.

Using sharp or metallic object may cause scratches and damage the display, thereby causing errors.

Use a soft cloth to remove dirt on the display. The touchscreen surface has a special protective coating that prevents dirt from sticking to it. Not using a soft cloth may cause damage to the special protective coating on the touchscreen surface. To clean off hard to remove dirt, blow some steam on the particular area and gently wipe away using a soft cloth.

Do not use excessive force on the display.

Avoid placing objects on top of the display as this may cause the glass to break.

When there is a noticeable discrepancy in the operation of the touchscreen function

(your touch does not correlate to the proper location on the screen), recalibrate the touchscreen display.

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Regulatory Safety Statements

FCC Digital Emissions Compliance

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 radio or television receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the computer equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the radio or television receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for help.

Canadian Digital Apparatus Compliance

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003 and RSS-210. 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.

Canada, avis d'Industry Canada (IC)

Cet appareil numérique de classe B est conforme aux normes canadiennes ICES-

003 et RSS-210.

Son fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) cet appareil ne doit pas causer d'interférence et (2) cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence, notamment les interférences qui peuvent affecter son fonctionnement.

Informations concernant l'exposition aux fréquences radio (RF)

La puissance de sortie émise par l’appareil de sans fil est inférieure à la limite d'exposition aux fréquences radio d'Industry Canada (IC). Utilisez l’appareil de sans fil de façon à minimiser les contacts humains lors du fonctionnement normal. Ce périphérique a été évalué et démontré conforme aux limites SAR (Specific Absorption Rate – Taux d'absorption spécifique) d'IC lorsqu'il est installé dans des produits hôtes particuliers qui fonctionnent dans des conditions d'exposition

à des appareils portables.

802.11 Radio Precaution Statement

Caution: Users are responsible for configuring the channels of operation that comply with their country regulatory standards. A Wireless Network Administrator should review the operating restrictions detailed within the Access Point installation manual.

Caution: 802.11a wireless LAN 5.15 to 5.25 GHz (5 GHz radio channels 34 to 48) is restricted to indoor operations to reduce harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite System (MSS) operations.

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RF Exposure Warning

The equipment complies with FCC RF exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. Use of antennas and accessories not authorized may void the compliance of this product and may result in RF exposure beyond the limits established for this equipment.

This device has been evaluated for and shown compliant with the IC Specific

Absorption Rate (“SAR”) limits when installed in specific host products operated in portable exposure conditions.

Copyright

Copyright

©

2014. All rights reserved.

No part of this user manual may be transmitted, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, without the prior written permission of the manufacturer. Information is subject to change without prior notice.

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Chapter 2: Getting Started

Congratulations on purchasing the xTablet T1400. The rugged design allows you to use it in harsh outdoor environments.

This chapter tells you step by step how to get the computer up and running. You will find instructions for the following procedures:

•

Unpacking

•

Description of Parts

•

First Time Operations

•

Turning On/Off

Unpacking

Check and identify the supplied accessories:

•

xTablet T1400

•

Standard Battery

•

Power Adapter

•

Capacitive Touch Stylus

•

Power Cord and Plugs xTablet T1400 User Guide 5

Description Of Parts

Front: Right:

No Item Description

1 Front Camera 2 Megapixel Webcam

2 LED

Indicators:

Show the current status of the xTablet T1400

RF

HDD

Green -

WiFi/BT/3G/GPS ON

No light - WiFi/

BT/3G/GPS are OFF

Green - Hard drive

Activity

No light - Hard drive

Idling

Battery Orange – Charging in progress

Green – Battery in use

Blinking Red – Battery removed while tablet

ON

Solid Red - Low Battery

(<10%)

Not lit – Battery is fully charged when AC adapter is plugged in

Power Blue – Tablet is ON

No light – Tablet is OFF

3 Touch Screen Display and multi-touch act as one of the inputs

4 Fn1 Button Programmable function key configured by Hot-

Tab Utility. Default: Web

Browser

5 Menu Button Hot-Tab Quick Access

6 Power Button Turns on/off tablet

No Item

7 I/O Cover

Description

Protects I/O ports

8 Micro HDMI HDMI output to external HDMI display

9 LAN/RS232 Adapter port for

LAN/RS232 connection with cable

10 USB 3.0

11 Mic In/Line

Out

High speed USB port connects to USB devices, such as USB flash drive, mouse, keyboard, printer, etc.

Headset or headphone can be connected

12 Power Jack DC-IN power input jack

13 Micro SD

Card Reader

Memory card reader port for Micro SD

Card

Side I/O Details:

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Front LED Indicators Detail:

Front Buttons Details: xTablet T1400 User Guide 7

Rear: Bottom:

No Item

14 Kensington

Lock Port

22 Battery Lock

Latch

Description

Provides lock access for

Kensington Lock.

15 Optional

Barcode

Barcode Scanner for reading 1D/2D barcodes.

16 Optional RFID RFID reader for reading of

13.56MHz RFID tags.

17 Rear Camera 5MP Autofocus Camera.

Captures photos and videos.

18 Camera Flash LED camera flash to provide flash lighting when activated.

19 Expansion

Contacts

Provides optional connectivity to custom modules for special application (USB2.0 and

RS232 signals).

20 Fn2 Button Programmable function key configured by HotTab

Utility. Default: Camera

21 Volume

Buttons

Volume Control.

(+) Raises volume,

(-) Lowers volume.

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

Spring-loaded slider that latches the battery in.

23 Battery

Release Slider

24 Touch Pen

Slot

25 3G

Module/SIM card slot

26 Speakers

Pen holder slot to store touch pen

Service window to insert

Micro SIM card. Also provide access to 3G

Module.

Audio and audible alerts.

No Item

27 Docking

Contacts

Docking Contacts:

Description

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

Expansion Port:

Rear Buttons: Battery Lock:

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First-time Operation

Insert SIM card (For Optional 3G/LTE equipped device)

The xTablet T1400 supports data connection using 3G/LTE SIM cards and fits Micro-SIM card.

(Note: 3G/LTE feature is optional). Perform the following to install the SIM card to your xTablet

T1400:

1. Remove the service window on the back by unscrewing four screws.

2. Remove the screw that is securing the 3G/LTE module.

3. Carefully lift the 3G wireless module up, and be cautious not to damage the connected cable.

4. Make sure the SIM card IC contact patch is faced down, 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. xTablet T1400 User Guide 9

Inserting Battery Pack

To insert the included standard battery pack into the xTablet T1400:

1. Disconnect any cords connected to the xTablet T1400.

2. Turn the xTablet T1400 over, back facing up.

3. Locate the Battery Lock 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. The edges of the battery will be flat against the housing once fully inserted

Removing the Battery Pack

1. Shut down the xTablet T1400 (or put it to sleep). Disconnect any cords connected to the computer.

2. Turn the xTablet T1400 over, back facing up.

3. Locate the Battery Lock 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.

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Connecting to Power Supply

The xTablet T1400 operates either on external AC power or internal battery power. It is recommended to use AC power (for at least 6 hours) when you start up the xTablet T1400 for the first time in order to fully charge the battery.

Caution

Use only the AC adapter included with your xTablet T1400. Using other AC adapters may damage the xTablet T1400 and the Battery.

Perform the following to connect the xTablet T1400 to AC Power:

1. On the side of the xTablet T1400, 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 xTablet T1400.

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 xTablet T1400 would show different states. Please refer to description of LED indicator on

Description of Parts. xTablet T1400 User Guide 11

Turning On / Off

Turning On

Press and hold the power switch for 3 seconds until the blue LED power indicator light lid 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 shut down the xTablet T1400:

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. Tab on the Settings charm.

4. Tab on Power .

5. Tab on Shut Down .

6. Wait for xTablet T1400 to power off.

Note:

•

The computer will forcibly be turned off if the power switch is pressed and held for six seconds or longer.

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Chapter 3: Useful Information

Hot-Tab Operation

Hot-Tab provides quick access to the tablet’s functions and features, such as turning on/off WiFi,

Bluetooth, GPS, programming function key, and changing power management.

As Windows starts up, Hot-Tab starts and runs in the background. To display the Hot-Tab control utility, press the (Menu) Button located on the front panel, OR launching the Hot-Tab Utility application.

(Menu) Button on the Front Panel: Hot-Tab Utility Icon:

Hot-Tab is designed to be a quick access utility, therefore the main user interface will be on the right side of the screen without blocking the content on screen. There are 4 main menu options:

Short cut, Camera, Device and Settings. Operations and functions on each menu options is explained in detail in the coming section.

Hot-Tab

Utility User

Interface: xTablet T1400 User Guide 13

Shortcuts

This Hot-Tab menu option allows users to configure short cut to quickly access programs with a few tabs. The Shortcuts menu offers 8 empty slots to store user’s desired quick access.

Shortcuts can be mapped to any of the executable files (.exe) installed on the tablet.

Short Cut Menu: To store a new shortcut:

1. Tab on button of any empty slot.

2. An on screen file browser will appear.

3. Browse to find the desired application to have shortcut.

4. Click “Open” to save the shortcut.

To remove an saved shortcut:

1. Tab on the button of any saved slot to remove

2. Shortcut will be removed, and once again show “Empty” to indicate slot is empty.

Tab on the button will hide the HotTab Utility Menu.

Camera

This Hot-Tab menu option allows users take a picture or record a video. Before use, make sure the Camera is turned on under Devices menu option. The Camera user interface will take up the entire screen as shown below:

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Description of Camera User Interface Buttons:

No Item

1 Camera Switch

Description

Switch between front camera or rear camera.

2

3

Settings

Flash Control

Brings up Camera settings page.

Available Settings:

•

Picture Save: modify/inspect saved location for pictures.

•

Video Save Folder: modify/inspect saved location for video recordings.

•

Picture Quality: Picture compression quality.

Disables LED Flash when taking picture.

LED flash fires regardless of condition when taking pictures.

4

5

Resolution

Exit

LED Flash fires automatically in low light condition when taking pictures.

Pictures will be saved at resolution of 640 x 480.

Pictures will be saved at resolution of 1024 x 768.

Pictures will be saved at resolution of 1600 x 1200.

Pictures will be saved at resolution of 2592 x 1944.

Exits the Camera and hide Hot-Tab Utility.

6

7 Shutter/Record

(automatically

8

Picture/Video

Mode Switch switch base on mode)

Open Saved

Location

Switches between picture taking or video recording.

Camera Shutter Button. Tap to take picture.

Video Record Button. Tap to Start, and press again to stop recording.

Opens the location where pictures and videos are saved in a window. xTablet T1400 User Guide 15

Device

This Hot-Tab menu option enables/disables xTablet T1400’s hardware functions:

Item Status Color Description

Orange Wi-Fi is enabled.

White Wi-Fi is disabled.

Orange

White

WWAN (3G/4G) is enabled.

WWAN (3G/4G) is disabled.

Orange

White

GPS is enabled.

GPS is disabled.

Orange

White

Bluetooth is enabled.

Bluetooth is disabled.

Orange

White

Camera is enabled.

Camera is disabled.

Orange

White

Enables Front LED indicators.

Disables Front LED indicators.

Orange

White

Barcode Reader is enabled. Reading will need to be triggered manually thru Fn button.

Barcode Reader is disabled.

Orange

White

RFID Reader is enabled. Reading will occur without trigger.

RFID Reader is disabled.

Orange

White

Expansion Port 5V Power is enabled.

Expansion Port 5V Power is disabled.

Orange

White

External GPS antenna is used for GPS.

Built-in GPS antenna is used for GPS.

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Setting

This Hot-Tab menu option provides users information such as PC Information, Battery status, and also device settings such as power management setting, and function key mappings.

Battery Information:

This section provides user battery Information.

Main Battery:

The main battery Icon displays the battery level in percentages (0 to 100%).

Backup Battery:

The backup battery used for battery hot swapping displays its state in text with the following meanings.

Status Description

High Backup battery is fully charged, and can be used for hot swapping

Medium Backup battery level is intermediate, but can be used for hot swapping

Low Backup battery level is low, and hot swapping is not recommended.

Battery Charge Time:

The Battery Information also displays estimated time needed to fully charge the main battery when AC adapter is plugged in. xTablet T1400 User Guide 17

Power Management (Performance):

The power management (performance) feature allows user to switch to different power modes of power consumption.

Power supply to different components is controlled on an as-needed basis. This allows maximum power conservation and performance at the same time.

Your xTablet T1400 comes with the Hot-Tab power management scheme which has predefined power options for you to select.

To switch to a different power management scheme, tab on the Power Management Icon, and four different schemes will be displayed on the Hot-Tab Utility Pane

Item

Saving

Description

Screen brightness is at its lowest. Uses the least battery power.

Office Low screen brightness. Suitable when using typical applications, such as word processing and managing documents. Uses less battery power.

High High screen brightness. Suitiable for application that need better visibilty of screen.

Extreme Maximum screen brightness. The battery power drains easily.

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Function Key Mapping

The function key mapping menu option allows user to change the physical function buttons, Fn1 and Fn2. Users can change what application will be launched with short press or long press of keys.

To configure function key mapping, perform the following:

1. Tap on function key icon for the corresponding key that you want to change.

2. At top of utility, it will say “Short Press” or “Long Press” to indicate what type of press is being configured

3. You can switch what type of press you want to configure by tapping on the “Short Press” or “Long Press” icon at the bottom of the utility window.

4. Pick from list of preset applications by tapping on the application icons OR customize which application to execute using the browser.

Using the browser:

1. Tap the icon to reveal browser window

2. Navigate to the desired executable to map to function key

3. Tap on “Done” to save selection.

To map the function key to another application:

4. Tap on the icon to remove connection to the original application, and pick again tapping on icon. xTablet T1400 User Guide 19

Auto Screen Rotation or Lock Screen Rotation

Windows 8.1 has the ability to rotate the screen when you physically rotate the tablet. However the UI aspect resolution is not always desirable switching from Portrait to Landscape position on your screen. Here are instructions on how to enable or disable this Windows feature.

Option 1 – Right click on the desktop and chose Screen Resolution

To Allow – Uncheck the box that states “Allow the screen to auto-rotate”

To Disable – Check the box that states “Allow the screen to auto-rotate”

Option 2 – Swipe the right side of the tablet screen to bring up the Charms Bar. Now click

Settings.

Once in Settings, Click Screen

Just above the brightness control, there will be this small icon.

Click it to show this, and you will enable Auto-Rotate,

Click it again, it will show a lock and this will disable Auto-Rotate.

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Tech Tip: I don’t want Windows to ask for my password when I wake my tablet from sleep

We have noticed that even when we set the password to not prompt when the system awakes from sleep, it still asks for a password. This causes users extra time to put in a password.

In Desktop Mode press and hold your finger on the Windows Start Logo in the bottom left corner of the tablet

Select the Control Panel

Once in Control Panel, select User Accounts

Select Reset Security Policies

Now your settings will take affect that you have set in Power Management for the Password not being required on wake from sleep. xTablet T1400 User Guide 21

Hot Swapping Batteries

The xTablet T1400 supports hot-swapping of batteries, meaning the tablet doesn’t need to be powered off in order to replace the main battery. To support such a mechanism, there is a backup battery inside the tablet that is charged up with the main battery. This backup battery cannot be removed, and needs to have adequate power for hot swapping of main battery to be done without issue. When the backup battery is fully charged, it can sustain up to 5 minutes of runtime to allow for battery hot-swapping.

Perform the following to hot swap the batteries:

1. While the tablet is powered on, go to Hot-Tab utility to check on the power level of the

Backup battery.

2. If the Backup battery level is at “Low”, please charge the tablet with AC Power until the

Backup battery level is at “Medium” or “High”, and do not remove the main battery.

3. If the Backup battery level is at “Medium” or “High”, continue to remove the main battery.

4. Insert a new charged up removable battery into the battery compartment.

5. Go to Hot-Tab utility to check if Main battery level can be correctly read. If not, check if the new removable battery is inserted properly.

6. If Main battery level can be read, continue to use the xTablet T1400.

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Barcode Scanner Configuration (Code Type Selection)

The xTablet T1400 is optionally equipped with a barcode scanner, this section of user manual explains how the barcode scanner can be configured differently via software (Intermec EasySet) to read different barcode types and to improve reading speed and reading of poor quality barcodes. The barcode scanner is configured with Intermec EasySet application. The latest version can be downloaded at the following link: http://intermec.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5760

Barcode Scanner Configuration Instruction

In order to configure the barcode scanner, the tablet device needs to be restarted to reset the hardware devices on-board to allow for configuration.

Note:

•

Throughout the barcode scanner configuration, DO NOT try and trigger the barcode scanner by press the Function button on the device. Doing so will prevent the barcode scanner from being correctly configured.

Perform the following to configure barcode scanner for different code types:

1. Turn-off all the running applications and restart the tablet.

2. Once the tablet boots up, wait for the Hot-Tab utility to start up.

3. Open Hot-Tab utility, and tap on the “ Device ” icon.

4. Turn on the “ Barcode ” device by tapping on the Icon. Make sure the “ Barcode ” icon is orange to indicate barcode scanner is on. DO NOT try and trigger the barcode scanner by press the Function button on the device at this point. Doing so will prevent successful configuration.

5. Execute the “ Easyset ” barcode scanner configuration application by tapping on its icon: xTablet T1400 User Guide 23

6. When “ Easyset ” application launches, a “ Select product ” on-screen prompt will show up.

Select “ Scan engines ” and pick “ ED40 ”. Make sure the “ Online setup ” option is checked, and select “ OK ” as shown in the screen capture below:

7. Another “ Device Selection ” on-screen prompt will show up. Select “ Communications

Port (COM15) ” and select “ OK ” as shown in the screen capture below:

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8. At this point, the barcode scanner device is selected and next step is barcode code type selection.

9. On the navigation pane on the left, select the option “ 5. Symbologies ”. A full list of available code types will be listed in this navigation pane.

10. Navigate to the code type of interest and double click to show its configuration options as shown in the screen capture below (i.e. screen capture selects code type “Code 11”):

11. Double click on “ Enable ” to enable the code type for barcode scanner or double click on

“ Disable ” to disable the code type for barcode scanner.

12. Go through the entire code type list and enable/disable each barcode code type of interest.

13. Once all the code types of interest are configured, close the “ EasySet ” application to finish barcode scanner configuration.

Note: For more information on how to use the “ EasySet ” application, please refer to the complete EasySet User Manual from Intermec: http://intermec.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5760 xTablet T1400 User Guide 25

High Resolution Screen Scaling and Setting

The xTablet T1400’s 1920 x 1200 high resolution display is perfect for viewing image, video, or other applications, however, Windows user interface (icons, buttons, and other user interface elements) may be too small to read and operate at the default Windows settings. By changing the display scaling or the display resolution setting of the device, you can adjust the size of the text and other items on the desktop for optimal viewing. Display scaling is the recommended method because it has the effect of adjusting user interface element without having to move away from the optimal resolution setting at 1920 x 1200. This section will explain how you can adjust the built-in windows display scaling setting and resolution setting.

Note:

• xTablet T1400 is shipped with display scaling set at Larger - 150% . We recommend the users set the scaling to this setting for optimal text and image viewing.

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Before proceeding to change the scaling option, make sure any opened document is saved and close, and all running applications are closed before proceeding to change the display scaling, because this procedure requires users to log out of their account to apply display scaling change.

Changing display scaling setting (Recommended)

Perform the following to change display scaling setting:

1. Tap and hold anywhere on the desktop for 3 seconds and release to bring up the context menu, and select “Screen resolution” option as shown below:

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2. A “Screen Resolution” Window will show up. Select the “ Make text and other items larger or smaller ” option in the window, as shown below:

3. A “ Display ” window will show up. Under “ Change the size of all items ” section, change the scaling option to “ Larger – 150% ” or any other desired display scaling and hit “ Apply ” to save changes, as shown below: xTablet T1400 User Guide 27

4. A prompt may show up to ask if you want to sign out to apply the scaling change. Hit

“ Sign out Now ” to apply changes, as shown below:

5. The user may now login again to Windows to see the changed display scaling already being applied.

Changing screen resolution setting

Alternatively, instead of changing the display scaling setting, user may chose to change the overall resolution setting to make screen elements bigger.

1. Tap and hold anywhere on the desktop for 3 seconds and release to bring up the context menu, and select “ Screen resolution ” option as shown below:

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2. Click on the dropdown option next to “ Resolution ” and select the desire resolution by tapping on the scale:

3. Hit “ Apply ”. A prompt “ Display Settings ” prompt will show up to ask the user if the applied resolution is usable.

4. If the new resolution is the desired display setting hit “ Keep changes ” and continue to next step. If the new resolution is not desirable, hit “ Revert ” and select a different resolution to change to, and start again from step 2.

5. The user may now use the device with the new resolution setting. xTablet T1400 User Guide 29

Accessories

The xTablet T1400 offers the following optional accessories that can be purchased:

Gigabit Ethernet Adapter

• For LAN from 30-pin extension port

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Length; 10 cm

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Connector: RJ45, female

• Gigabit LAN, 10/100/1000 Mbps

High Capacity Battery

• Capacity: 7.4V 10600mAh (2S2P)

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Li-Polymer Battery

Vehicle Charger

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Rapidly charges your xTablet T1400 in your car while you drive

• Length: 3m

RS232 Ethernet Adapter

• For RS232 from 30-pin extension port

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Length:10 cm

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Connector: DB9 Serial RS232 Cable, female

Hand Strap

• Ergonomic hand-strap can help you handle the Rugged Tablet PC much more easily and comfortably.

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Chapter 4: Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting (Basic)

Problem

The removable battery is not charging.

Solution

• Make sure the AC adapter is properly connected, and that the removable battery is properly inserted.

Nothing appears on the screen.

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The xTablet T1400 may be in sleep mode.

Press the power button to wake up the display.

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The brightness level may be too low.

Increase brightness.

The screen suddenly turns blank and the power indicator goes off.

Wireless LAN signal quality is poor.

I cannot connect to another wireless LAN device.

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Make sure that wireless LAN feature is turned on.

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Make sure that the SSID setting is the same for every wireless LAN device in the network.

• Restart the xTablet T1400

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Make sure the IP address or subnet mask setting is correct.

I cannot connect to another device with

Bluetooth.

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The xTablet T1400 may be out of range.

Move the xTablet T1400 closer to the access point or another wireless LAN device associated with it.

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Check if your surroundings have interferences, such as microwave ovens, cordless phones. Move the xTablet T1400 away from objects causing interference.

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Make sure that both devices have

Bluetooth turned on (For the xTablet

T1400, check Hot-Tab to see if Bluetooth is turned on).

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Make sure that the distance between the two devices is within 10 meters and there are no walls or large obstructions between the devices.

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• Make sure that LED indicator is not turned off in Hot-Tab.

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Make sure the AC adapter is properly connected.

• If running on battery power, the battery may be depleted, charge the battery.

and configured to be discoverable.

• Make sure that both devices are compatible.

The GPS application cannot find my location.

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Make sure that GPS is turned on in Hot-

Tab.

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Make sure that GPS receiver and the location sensor are enabled in Control

Panel.

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The xTablet T1400 may be out of coverage area. Move your xTablet T1400 outdoors or closer to a window.

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Check if your surroundings have interferences, such as microwave ovens, cordless phones. Move the xTablet T1400 away from objects causing interference.

No sound is produced.

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Adjust volume of the xTablet T1400 by pressing on the volume rocker.

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If using an external audio device, make sure that the cable is properly connected.

I cannot project the xTablet T1400 display to another monitor.

• Make sure the HDMI driver is installed.

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Make sure the output setting selected is correct.

Barcode scanner does not emit light and does not seem to work.

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Make sure the Barcode scanner device is enabled in Hot-Tab utility.

Barcode Scanner emits light but does not read barcode presented to it.

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Adjust the distance between barcode scanner of the device and the barcode being scanned.

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Make sure the barcode code type is enabled in the tablet. To enable/disable a specific barcode code type, go through the

“Barcode Scanner Configuration” section.

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Clean the scanner lens with a damp clean cloth.

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