Getac E100-AVL, User Manual

Page 1: ...E100 AVL USER S MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...June 2012 TRADEMARKS All brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies ...

Page 3: ...NOTE The information in this manual is subject to change without notice ...

Page 4: ...onents 1 8 Rear Components 1 10 Right Side Components 1 11 Left Side Components 1 12 Top Components 1 13 Bottom Components 1 13 Chapter 2Operating Your Rugged PC 2 1 Using the Touchscreen 2 2 Using the Input Panel 2 4 Using the Keypad 2 5 Control Buttons 2 5 Numeric Keypad with Alternative Functions 2 6 Cursor Control Keys with Alternative Functions 2 7 Using the Network Features 2 8 Using the LAN...

Page 5: ... Battery Pack 3 5 Battery Low Signals and Actions 3 7 Power Management 3 8 Hibernation 3 9 Power Saving Tips 3 10 Appendix A Specifications A 1 Appendix B Regulatory Information B 1 USA FCC B 2 Class B B 2 Notes B 3 RF Exposure Information SAR B 3 Canada ICC B 5 Class B B 5 RSS 210 B 5 Europe EU Declaration of Conformity B 8 Notes B 11 Safety Notices B 13 About the Battery B 13 About the AC Adapte...

Page 6: ...ing Started Congratulations on purchasing this rugged Rugged PC This chapter first tells you step by step how to get the Rugged PC up and running Then you will find a section briefly introducing the external components of the Rugged PC ...

Page 7: ... standard items Rugged PC Accessories AC adapter AC power cord Screen protector film already attached to the screen Stylus Inspect all the items If any item is damaged or missing notify your dealer immediately Keep the shipping carton and packing materials in case you need to ship or store the Rugged PC in the future ...

Page 8: ...is suggested that you use AC power when starting up the Rugged PC for the very first time CAUTION Use only the AC adapter included with your Rugged PC Using other AC adapters may damage the Rugged PC 1 Make sure that the Rugged PC is turned off 2 Place the Rugged PC upside down 3 Remove the rubber bumper by unfastening 6 screws as shown below from the bumper ...

Page 9: ... 4 Getting Started 4 Remove the battery cover by unfastening 8 screws as shown below from the cover 5 Fit the battery pack into place Tighten two screws 6 Replace the battery cover and the rubber bumper ...

Page 10: ...AC adapter and onto your Rugged PC Now you are ready to turn on the Rugged PC CAUTION When you disconnect the AC adapter disconnect from the electrical outlet first and then from the Rugged PC A reverse procedure may damage the AC adapter or the Rugged PC When unplugging the connector always hold the plug head Never pull on the cord NOTE When the AC adapter is connected it also charges the battery...

Page 11: ...r or leaving it in Sleep or Hibernation mode To Do this Power off Shutdown Use the Windows Start menu in the lower left and follow the shutdown procedure Sleep Press the power button or use the Windows Start menu to put the Rugged PC in Sleep mode Hibernate Use the Windows Start menu to put the Rugged PC in Hibernation mode Sleep is the default setting of the power button You may change what the p...

Page 12: ...Getting Started 1 7 Press the power button to resume or turn on the system from any of these modes ...

Page 13: ...nual Front Components Ref Component Description Touchscreen Displays and receives information for the Rugged PC Power Button Turns the power ON and OFF Sleep mode by default The green LED beside the button glows when the power is on and blinks when the system is in Sleep mode Microphone Receives sound and voice to record voice Control Buttons Fn Toggles the Fn keylock ON and OFF ...

Page 14: ... problem with the battery Ask for repair service in case this happens Blinks amber when the battery charging is in an abnormal state Replace the battery in case this happens Hard Disk Drive Lights green when hard disk drive is being accessed Lights red when the optional heater is on during system operation Blinks red when the optional heater is in an abnormal state Numeric Keypad Provides number D...

Page 15: ...r Components Ref Component Description Battery Pack Inside is the battery pack that supplies power to your Rugged PC when external power is not connected Docking Connector Connects to the Docking Station available as an option ...

Page 16: ...g Started 1 11 Right Side Components Ref Component Description Tether Hole Stylus tethered to this hole Stylus Serves as the input device by tapping on the touchscreen to make selections and enter information ...

Page 17: ... Started Left Side Components Ref Component Description RJ 45 Connector Connects the LAN cable USB Ports Each of the two ports connects a USB device such as a USB flash disk printer digital camera joystick and more ...

Page 18: ... Description ExpressCard Slot Accepts an ExpressCard for additional functions Headphone Out Connector Connects a set of headphones or external speakers with amplifier Bottom Components Ref Component Description Power Connector Connects the AC adapter ...

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Page 20: ... If you are already a computer user you may choose to read only the parts containing information unique to your Rugged PC CAUTION The Rugged PC can get uncomfortably warm when you use it in high temperatures As a safety precaution in such a circumstance do not place the Rugged PC on your lap or touch it with your bare hands for extended periods of time Prolonged body contact can cause discomfort a...

Page 21: ...d stylus A screen protector film has been attached to the screen before shipment The film is a consumable which will be worn out after a period of use 6 months in average You can purchase a new one when replacement is required The screen of your Rugged PC is touch sensitive You can control the location of the cursor pointer on the screen using your finger or the included stylus to communicate with...

Page 22: ...oint Tap gently on the touchscreen Double click Tap twice on the touchscreen rapidly Drag and drop Press lightly on the touchscreen and move your finger until you reach your destination drag Finally release your finger drop when you finish dragging your selection to the destination The object will drop into the new location ...

Page 23: ...your stylus like pressing the keys on a standard keyboard Writing Pad allows you to write on the writing pad like writing on a piece of paper Your handwriting will be converted into typed text To open the Input Panel tap the Input Panel tab which appears by default on the left edge of the screen To switch between the two types tap or at the upper left corner of the Input Panel NOTE For more inform...

Page 24: ...n the taskbar you can use the alternative functions of the keypad keys as described in the next two sections button toggles the keypad lock ON and OFF Press the button to lock the keypad indicated by the icon on the taskbar so that accidental pressing of the keypad does not result in unexpected operation To unlock press and hold the button for more than three second Menu button toggles the OSD Con...

Page 25: ...ons provide alternative functions as described below rotates the screen display by 90 with each press switches the keypad backlight ON and OFF switches the sunlight readable mode ON and OFF When ON the display brightness is set to the highest level switches the touchscreen OFF and ON serves as the mouse right click button C A D serves as the Ctrl Alt Del key combination for resetting the system ES...

Page 26: ...ow exactly where on your screen anything you type will appear It can take the form of a vertical or horizontal line a block or one of many other shapes When the Fn keylock is ON indicated by the icon on the taskbar the keys with orange icons provide alternative functions as described below increase the sound volume decrease the sound volume increase the brightness of LCD display decrease the brigh...

Page 27: ...000Base T LAN Local Area Network module allows you to connect your Rugged PC to a network It supports data transfer rate up to 1000 Mbps To connect the network cable to the LAN module connect one end of the LAN cable to the RJ 45 connector on the Rugged PC and the other end to the network hub ...

Page 28: ...4GHz portion 1 11 5 2 GHz portion 56 165 IEEE 802 11a b g n standard compliance Technology 802 11a 802 11b g 802 11n Channel Center in GHz 5 18 5 825 GHz 2 412 2 462 GHz 2 412 2 472 GHz 5 18 5 825 GHz Channel 36 40 44 48 52 56 60 64 100 104 108 112 116 120 124 128 132 136 140 149 153 157 161 165 1 13 2 4 GHz 1 13 5 2 GHz 36 165 Data Rates Mbps 6 9 12 18 24 36 48 and 54 Mbps in OFDM mode 802 11b 1 ...

Page 29: ... OFF on the button indicates the current status 3 Windows Mobility Center has wireless network turned on by default The Wireless Network icon on the taskbar should appear without a red X In case you have previously turned it off in Windows Mobility Center be sure to turn it on when using the function the next time Connecting to a Wireless Network 1 Make sure that the WLAN function is enabled as de...

Page 30: ...our network administrator or Internet service provider ISP for the security key or passphrase For more information on setting a wireless network connection refer to Windows online help NOTE You can use Intel PROSet Wireless to take full advantage of the WiFi capabilities of your Rugged PC See the Help of the utility for instructions ...

Page 31: ...es without requiring a cable connection Data can be transmitted through walls pockets and briefcases as long as two devices are within range Turning On Off the BT Radio 1 Press the Menu button on your Rugged PC to open the OSD Control Panel 2 Click the RF button to switch the wireless radio on off The word ON or OFF on the button indicates the current status ...

Page 32: ...er Your Rugged PC operates either on external AC power or on internal battery power This chapter tells you how you can effectively manage power To maintain optimal battery performance it is important that you use the battery in the proper way ...

Page 33: ...ower cord When you disconnect the AC adapter disconnect from the electrical outlet first and then from the Rugged PC A reverse procedure may damage the AC adapter or Rugged PC When unplugging the connector always hold the plug head Never pull on the cord The AC adapter serves as a converter from AC Alternating Current to DC Direct Current power because your Rugged PC runs on DC power but an electr...

Page 34: ...temperature before charging again During charging do not disconnect the AC adapter before the battery has been fully charged otherwise you will get a prematurely charged battery To charge the battery pack connect the AC adapter to the Rugged PC and an electrical outlet The Battery Charge Indicator on the Rugged PC glows amber to indicate that charging is in progress You are advised to keep the Rug...

Page 35: ...he approximate battery level using the battery meter function of the operating system To read the battery level in Windows click the battery icon on the taskbar By Gas Gauge On the exterior side of the battery pack is a gas gauge for displaying the estimated battery charge When the battery pack is not installed in the Rugged PC and you want to know the battery charge you can press the switch with ...

Page 36: ... pack If you often rely on battery power for a long period of time while traveling you may consider the purchase of an additional battery pack from your dealer and keep it with you in a fully charged state as a backup To replace the battery pack follow these steps 1 Make sure that the Rugged PC is not turned on or connected to AC power 2 Remove the rubber bumper by unfastening 6 screws as shown be...

Page 37: ...ging Power 4 Remove the two screws Pull the ribbon strips to lift the battery pack out of the computer 5 Fit another battery pack into place Tighten two screws 6 Replace the battery cover and the rubber bumper ...

Page 38: ...eshold and signals of Battery Low under Windows Immediately save your data upon Battery Low The remaining operating time depends on how you are using the Rugged PC Always respond to Battery Low by placing your Rugged PC on the Sleep or Hibernation mode turning off the Rugged PC or connecting the AC adapter If you do not take any action the Rugged PC will automatically hibernate and turn off ...

Page 39: ...management works in this way What When Power to the hard disk is turned off When the hard disk has been idle for a set period Power to the display is turned off When the display has been idle for a set period The Rugged PC enters the Sleep mode The hard disk and display are turned off and the entire system consumes less power When the entire system has been idle for a set period When you manually ...

Page 40: ...se applications open and running and normally they all have to be closed before the computer can be turned off When you use the hibernation feature you do not have to close the applications The Rugged PC stores the state of your Rugged PC to a file on the hard disk and then shuts down The next time you turn on your Rugged PC you return to exactly where you left off ...

Page 41: ... lowest comfortable level Shorten the length of time before Windows turn off the display Many USB devices use power just by being connected If you use a USB mouse you can save power by disconnecting the mouse and using the optional stylus If you use a USB flash drive unplug it when you are not using it Remove the ExpressCard if inserted when not using it Turn off the wireless radio if you are not ...

Page 42: ...l GMA 3650 Integrated in Cedar Trial Display Panel 8 4 inch SVGA 800x600 LCD sunlight readable 500 Nits maximum brightness resistive touchscreen non glare type with AR AG film Audio Features High Definition audio volume control via keypad and software Speaker Integrated speaker Microphone Integrated microphone Hard disk drive mSATA 32GB SSD Solid State Drive I O ports USB 2 0 2 RJ 45 headphone out...

Page 43: ...tery Lithium ion cylindrical battery 8 cells 2100mAh Dimension LxW D 280 184 50mm 11 7 2 1 97 inch not including rubber bumper and test box Weight 2 8 kg 6 17 lb Environ ment Temperature Operating 20 C 4 F to 40 C 104 F Storage 40 C 40 F to 71 C 160 F Humidity Relative 0 to 95 non condensing Compliance MIL STD 810G and IP65 Regulations CE FCC UL ...

Page 44: ...tatements and safety notices on your Rugged PC NOTE Marking labels located on the exterior of your Rugged PC indicate the regulations that your model complies with Please check the marking labels and refer to the corresponding statements in this appendix Some notices apply to specific models only ...

Page 45: ...dio 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 ...

Page 46: ...easurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate or SAR The SAR limit set by the FCC is 1 6W kg Tests for SAR are conducted using standard operating positions accepted by the FCC with the device transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level the actual SAR level of the device while operating can be...

Page 47: ...B 4 Regulatory Information information on this device is on file with the FCC and can be found under the Display Grant section of www fcc gov oet ea fccid after searching on FCC ID QYLE100AVL2 ...

Page 48: ...que édicté par le ministère des Communications du Canada This device complies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard s Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d Industrie Ca...

Page 49: ...isation des dispositifs pour réseaux locaux doit inclure des instructions précises sur les restrictions susmentionnées notamment i les dispositifs fonctionnant dans la bande 5 150 5 250 MHz sont réservés uniquement pour une utilisation à l intérieur afin de réduire les risques de brouillage préjudiciable aux systèmes de satellites mobiles utilisant les mêmes canaux ii le gain maximal d antenne per...

Page 50: ...ibed in this manual The further RF exposure reduction can be achieved if the product can be kept as far as possible from the user body or set the device to lower output power if such function is available Déclaration d exposition aux radiations Le produit est conforme aux limites d exposition pour les appareils portables RF pour les Etats Unis et le Canada établies pour un environnement non contrô...

Page 51: ... Part 2 Matching of sets with headphones if either or both are offered separately EN50566 2013 Product standard to demonstrate compliance of radio frequency fields from handheld and body mounted wireless communication devices used by the general public 30 MHz 6 GHz EN 62209 2 2010 EN62479 2010 EN 301 489 1 V1 9 2 2011 Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio Spectrum Matters ERM ElectroMagnetic Com...

Page 52: ...ky a dalšími příslušnými ustanoveními směrnice 1999 5 ES Dansk Undertegnede Getac erklærer herved at følgende udstyr E100 AVL overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999 5 EF Deutsch Hiermit erklärt Getac dass sich das Gerät E100 AVL in Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den übrigen einschlägigen Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 1999 5 EG befindet Eesti K...

Page 53: ...ioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999 5 CE Latviski Ar šo Getac deklarē ka E100 AVL atbilst Direktīvas 1999 5 EK būtiskajām prasībām un citiem ar to saistītajiem noteikumiem Lietuvių Šiuo Getac deklaruoja kad šis E100 AVL atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas 1999 5 EB Direktyvos nuostatas Nederlands Hierbij verklaart Getac dat het toestel E100 AVL in overeenstemming is met de essentiël...

Page 54: ...iadavky a všetky príslušné ustanovenia Smernice 1999 5 ES Suomi Getac vakuuttaa täten että type of equipment laitteen tyyppimerkintä tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999 5 EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen Svenska Härmed intygar Getac att denna utrustningstyp står I överensstämmelse med de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som ...

Page 55: ...B 12 Regulatory Information ...

Page 56: ...mma batterityp eller en ekvivalent typ som rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren Kassera använt batteri enligt fabrikantens instruktion FINNISH VAROITUS Paristo voi räjähtää jos se on virheellisesti asennettu Vaihda paristo ainoastaan valmistajan suosittelemaan tyyppiin Hävitä käytetty paristo valmistajan ohjeiden mukaisesti ENGLISH CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Rep...

Page 57: ...ycling options or proper disposal About the AC Adapter Use only the AC adapter supplied with your Rugged PC Use of another type of AC adapter will result in malfunction and or danger Do not use the adapter in a high moisture environment Never touch the adapter when your hands or feet are wet Allow adequate ventilation around the adapter when using it to operate the device or charge the battery Do ...

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