Advantech PWS-8101M, User Manual

Page 1: ...User Manual PWS 8101M 10 4 XGA TFT LCD Intel Core 2 Duo Ultra Rugged Mobile Computer with Wi Fi...

Page 2: ...ion Advantech assumes no liability under the terms of this warranty as a consequence of such events Because of Advantech s high quality control standards and rigorous testing most of our customers nev...

Page 3: ...eorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is conn...

Page 4: ...uid into an opening This may cause fire or electrical shock 13 Never open the equipment For safety reasons the equipment should be opened only by qualified service personnel 14 If one of the following...

Page 5: ...Inserting and Removing the Battery 7 1 4 2 Connecting the Power 7 1 4 3 Setup with Windows XP Professional Embedded 8 1 4 4 Expansion Cards 12 1 5 Making Connections 15 1 6 Controlling the PWS 8101M...

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Page 7: ...Chapter 1 1 General Information...

Page 8: ...military standard MIL STD 810F Efficient Core 2 Duo processor Durable shock resistant magnesium alloy housing Built in WLAN Bluetooth GPS GPRS functions IP65 compliant built to withstand a 3 foot dro...

Page 9: ...htness volume button 8 Keyboard button 9 Status LEDs Battery charge LED Off power off Solid Green green lights on when charging in power off mode lights off when finish charging Blinking Green AC powe...

Page 10: ...4 Left View with 3G SIM Card Slot optional No Component 1 Serial ports 2 VGA port 3 USB ports No Component 1 PC card slot PCMCIA 2 CompactFlash card slot 3 Headphone jack 4 Microphone jack 5 Telephone...

Page 11: ...5 PWS 8101M User Manual Chapter 1 General Information 1 2 5 Rear View 1 2 6 Bottom View No Component 1 Stylus 2 Battery compartment cover No Component 1 Docking connector...

Page 12: ...tem Realtek ALC260 Feature Description LED Status Indicators Power LED Off Power off Solid green Lit when charging in power off mode off when charging is complete Blinking green Power on battery is ch...

Page 13: ...r adapter and leave to charge for a minimum of 4 hours before use Feature Description Environment Operating T emperature 20 C to 60 C Storage T emperature 40 C to 70 C Operating Humidity 5 95 Rugged R...

Page 14: ...up screens will appear Follow these instructions to validate your version of Windows XP and set up your system cor rectly 1 The Welcome screen appears T ap Next to continue 2 T ap Yes I accept to agre...

Page 15: ...ec ognized on all connected networks Y ou can also enter a description if required T ap Next to continue 5 Enter an administrator password and re confirm T ap Next to continue 6 Choose whether or not...

Page 16: ...end you activate the software immediately T ap Next to con tinue 8 Y ou can now configure your internet connection T ap Yes help me connect to the Internet to run the Internet Configuration Wizard T a...

Page 17: ...d your system crash 1 Download the FORMATUPD EXE file to your local drive C 2 Connect a USB flash drive to your computer 3 Click Start Run and type cmd in the command box 4 Type cd and press Enter 5 T...

Page 18: ...f the PWS 8101M Y ou can use Compact Flash cards up to 2GB in size 1 Open the memory card compartment cover 2 Insert the Compact Flash card until it clicks into place 3 Close the memory card compartme...

Page 19: ...with compatible PC card capabilities 1 Open the memory card compartment cover 2 Insert the PCMCIA card until it clicks into place 3 Close the memory card compartment cover Removing a PCMCIA Card 1 Ope...

Page 20: ...G SIM card slot is located 2 Make sure the system is off and push the SIM card into the slot with the metallic part facing up and the clipped corner facing outward until it clicks into place 3 Close t...

Page 21: ...one end of a VGA cable to the VGA port on the right side of the PWS 8101M Con nect the other end to the VGA port on the monitor Connecting USB Devices Y ou can connect peripheral devices such as a US...

Page 22: ...e left side of the PWS 8101M and the other to your network hub or wall socket Connecting to a Telephone Line If you are accessing the Internet via a regular telephone line you can connect the PWS 8101...

Page 23: ...crophone jack on the left side of the PWS 8101M as shown Turning On Press and hold the power button to turn on the PWS 8101M 1 6 Controlling the PWS 8101M Using the T ouchscreen The PWS 8101M is equip...

Page 24: ...Mount 6000 USB under theDevice tab and tap Configure The Device configuration screen opens 2 2 T ap the Calibrate tab and you will see two options Standard Calibration select this option to start 5 po...

Page 25: ...f the touch screen See below for a description of each button and its function Button Name Function Power Press to power on and off the PWS 8101M Numbers Press to enter numbers Arrows Press to move up...

Page 26: ...the program on the hard drive 3 T ap OK to save all new settings Once you have assigned a function to one of the buttons you can change it at a later date by tapping on the Tray icon in the system tra...

Page 27: ...Chapter 2 2 Installation...

Page 28: ...elect View Avail able Wireless Networks to open Wireless Connection screen Select one of the wireless connections and tap Connect 2 Y ou are prompted to enter a WEP key for secure access Contact the n...

Page 29: ...ows system tray to open the Wireless Network Connection Status screen 2 T ap Set up a wireless network for a home or small office The Wireless Net work Setup Wizard begins 3 T ap Next to continue setu...

Page 30: ...k settings to other computers or choose to do it manually on each computer in the network we rec ommend you use a USB flash drive to transfer settings T ap Next to continue Skip to step 8 if you decid...

Page 31: ...t Network Settings to print a list of settings if you are configuring each computer manually T ap Finish to complete the wizard 9 If you chose to transfer settings to other computers via your USB flas...

Page 32: ...the Add Bluetooth Device Wizard 3 Select the My device is set up and ready to be found checkbox and tap Next 4 The Wizard searches for and displays other Bluetooth devices within range 5 T ap the devi...

Page 33: ...sert the SIM card before you turn the power on and remove the SIM card after you turn the power off GPS Connection optional GPS function comes optional with PWS 8101M It allows you to view your GPS po...

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Page 35: ...Chapter 3 3 Operating the LCD Display...

Page 36: ...the screen to access the settings screens The contents in each tab page may vary based upon the version of the operating system you are using Checking Battery Status As it is likely you will be using...

Page 37: ...spose of used batteries according to local regulations 3 2 2 Maintaining the LCD Display Do not scratch the surface of the screen with any hard objects Do not spray liquid directly on the screen or al...

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Page 39: ...Appendix A A Accessories...

Page 40: ...strap are provided to carry your T ablet PC securely and safely Y ou can use the supplied handstrap and shoulder strap separately or together to carry the PWS 8101M when you are outside your home or...

Page 41: ...ear of your tablet PC using the two short screws When using the handstrap and shoulder strap together Attach the handstrap and shoulder bag to the rear of your tablet PC using four screws as shown Two...

Page 42: ...ouble socket arm by turning the knob counter clockwise and attach it to the ball base of the tray Turn knob clockwise to tighten the double socket arm when the ball base is all the way inside 3 Adjust...

Page 43: ...ns Install the vesa mount by screwing on the screws as shown Tablet PC Docking You can use the supplied PC docking stand to dock the tablet PC when you are at your home or office desk When docked you...

Page 44: ...rts and connectors Connecting Power to the Docking Connect the AC power adapter to the docking and the mains as shown below 1 USB Ports Connect USB connectors to these ports 2 Serial Ports Connect ser...

Page 45: ...Product Name PWS 8101M Tablet PC Docking Model Number By request External I O Interfaces Two USB 2 0 host connectors Or Factory Option Four USB Two RS 232 422 485 Or Factory Option extra two RS232 On...

Page 46: ...er Manual 40 1 Loosen the shoulder straps put your arms through the shoulder straps 2 Snap shut the waist belt 3 Tighten the shoulder straps and the belt 4 Attach the 3 points of tablet PC to the hols...

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Page 48: ...tions are subject to change without notice No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form or by any means electronic photocopying recording or otherwise without prior written permis sion of...