Motion Computing R001, User Manual

Page 1: ...R12 Tablet PC Model R001 User s Guide...

Page 2: ...incorporates copy protection technology that is protected by U S and foreign patents including patent numbers 5 315 448 and 6 836 549 and other intellectual property rights The use of Macrovision s co...

Page 3: ...Step 3 Get familiar with your R12 Tablet PC 15 Step 4 When you take a break 15 Lock and unlock the Tablet PC 15 Sleep mode 16 Hibernate mode 16 Optional setup tasks 16 Create a recovery drive 16 Attac...

Page 4: ...2 Removing and replacing the battery 43 Hot swapping the battery 44 Long term battery storage 45 Disposing of used batteries 45 Battery and power management tips 45 Changing the power plan 46 Changing...

Page 5: ...eshooting and FAQs 61 Troubleshooting 61 Power issues 61 Battery issues 62 Display issues 62 Touch or pen issues 63 Ports and connectors issues 64 Network issues 64 Wi Fi issues 65 Bluetooth issues 65...

Page 6: ...amage resistance 9 Axis MEMS sensor Accelerometer eCompass Gyroscope with Ambient Light Sensor Dual input digitizer pen and capacitive 10 point touch 12 5 wide viewing angle display with full HD Resol...

Page 7: ...BAS For information on setting up mobile broadband see Using Mobile Broadband with GNSS on page 47 Discrete GPS with SBAS You can purchase an R12 Tablet PC with an optional embedded discrete global po...

Page 8: ...download and install TPM go to http www motioncomputing com us products rugged tablets r12 prod_specs select Security and then click the link for TCG Trusted Platform Module TPM 1 2 Computrace Comple...

Page 9: ...Tablet PC Settings or Barcode reader if equipped with SlateMate press On screen keyboard press and hold Ambient light sensor Measures the light in your environment and can automatically adjust the br...

Page 10: ...olor images with a 2MP web camera Web documentation camera activation indicator light Indicates that the web or documentation camera is active Windows button Opens the Windows Start screen or the Wind...

Page 11: ...ts Volume buttons Use to adjust volume up or down Battery Powers the tablet when it is not plugged in or docked Battery latch Opens the battery compartment s door Battery charge indicator lights Indic...

Page 12: ...er provides the SIM card Fingerprint reader Scan your fingerprints for added security Pen bay Store the pen when not in use SD card slot Use with an SD memory card to play media files view files from...

Page 13: ...age For more information on using the pen see Pen and Touch on page 21 Where to begin with your R12 This section includes some steps you can follow to power up and get familiar with your R12 Tablet PC...

Page 14: ...C Settings c Under PC and Devices tap Bluetooth Step 3 Set up Mobile Broadband with GPS optional If you purchased your R12 with the optional mobile broadband module you can connect to high speed cellu...

Page 15: ...cording to your work style and to access R12 documentation and the Motion Support and Tablet PC accessories websites See Motion Tablet Center on page 17 and Know Your Motion Tablet on page 25 Open the...

Page 16: ...If you have security enabled on your tablet you ll need to unlock the Tablet PC It takes longer to start up from Hibernate mode than sleep but it consumes very little power saves data to disk beforeha...

Page 17: ...Ethernet VGA and HDMI monitors and USB devices such as printers keyboards and mice The docking station also charges the tablet and includes a charging bay for an extra battery Mobile docks are also av...

Page 18: ...Tablet Center how to use the cameras how to set up speech recognition and more Caring for your R12 Provides suggestions for the care and maintenance of your Tablet PC R12 Troubleshooting and FAQs Pro...

Page 19: ...microphones on page 34 Using the cameras on page 34 Using the SlateMate optional on page 39 Using the barcode scanner on page 39 Using the RFID reader on page 41 Using the battery on page 42 Using Mo...

Page 20: ...8 1 settings To open Motion Tablet Center 1 Locate the Motion Tablet Center tile on the Windows 8 1 Start screen or press Function button 1 2 Tap the Motion Tablet Center tile to open the application...

Page 21: ...ove the slider to make your adjustments 4 To adjust the speed and duration of the Press and hold action under Pen action tap Press and hold then tap Settings Move the slider to make your adjustments 5...

Page 22: ...al feedback for projection to an external monitor if you want the touch pointer to be visible on an external display such as a projector Tablet PC Settings Motion Tablet Center s Tablet PC settings en...

Page 23: ...ess and hold For more information tap What is press and hold 13 To reset the buttons to their default values tap the Reset button 14 To access configuration options for left or right handedness pen an...

Page 24: ...inger on the network name until a square appears and then lift your pen or finger to view the pop up menu To connect to a wireless network 1 Tap Wireless Settings in the Tablet screen The Windows Netw...

Page 25: ...ftware Environment Displays information about drivers network connections and other program related details To view system information for your Tablet PC 1 Tap Advanced in the Tablet screen The Window...

Page 26: ...o use NOTE Setting the power plan to Power Saver reduces your Tablet PC s performance When you press and release the power button it can go into one of the following modes Sleep The tablet pauses all...

Page 27: ...rforms when your Tablet PC is on battery power Advanced settings The Advanced settings in Motion Tablet Center s Power screen provide you with access to Windows Power Options where you can create your...

Page 28: ...m means that the position shown is accurate within 55 meters Adjacent to that number in parentheses is a phrase that defines the source of the current position fix This source will be one of the follo...

Page 29: ...where you can view and purchase accessories for your Motion Computing Tablet PC To use Know Your Motion Tablet 1 Locate the Know Your Motion Tablet tile on the Windows 8 1 Start screen or the Windows...

Page 30: ...ows notification area when you re in the Windows desktop The default on screen keyboard will appear at the bottom of the screen In addition to the default on screen keyboard Windows 8 1 provides other...

Page 31: ...p the handwriting icon The handwriting panel will open Use your digitizer pen to begin writing in the handwriting panel Your handwriting will then be converted to text TIP The more you write the more...

Page 32: ...o start your favorite program run a command or enter a key combination To configure the Function buttons 1 Open Motion Tablet Center 2 Tap Tablet PC Settings 3 In the Tablet PC Settings window tap the...

Page 33: ...s button The Windows button is located on the front of the R12 at the bottom center Tap this button to open the Windows Start screen If you re in the Windows Start screen tap the button to return to t...

Page 34: ...h web and documentation cameras Using the web camera The web camera is a 2MP camera that supports color images and streaming video It s located on the front of your tablet You can use the web camera f...

Page 35: ...displayed 2 Point your camera at the subject you want to photograph You can use the grid and center circle to help you line up your subject s 3 Tap the camera icon on the right side of the screen or p...

Page 36: ...ng conditions Configuring SnapWorks settings 1 Tap the Settings icon in the upper left hand corner of the screen The SnapWorks configuration screen is displayed Setting Description Camera Resolution C...

Page 37: ...at the bottom left hand corner of the screen that you can tap to open the SnapWorks photo editing tools 3 Tap the Adjust Image icon to access editing tools to rotate crop or create a mirror image of y...

Page 38: ...fault email program opens and the photo you selected is attached 5 Tap the Printer icon to send your photo to a printer 6 Select the resolution of the image you want to print in the following pop up w...

Page 39: ...RFID reader HF RFID and a serial port The R12 Series SlateMate includes either a 3 in 1 module BCS HF RFID Reader and Serial Port or a 2 in 1 module HF RFID Reader and Serial Port configuration Using...

Page 40: ...pplication which can be installed from C Motion Software EasySet To use the barcode scanner 1 Open the application that you want to receive the barcode data and place the insertion point in the approp...

Page 41: ...From the Windows Start screen swipe up to view Apps Under Motion Computing tap the Motion RFID Utility tile To use the RFID reader 1 Open the Motion Computing RFID Demo MCRFID exe utility or the RFID...

Page 42: ...e the battery in a closed car in hot weather for an extended time For more information see the Safety and Regulatory Guide packaged with the tablet Checking tablet battery power To check the remaining...

Page 43: ...Sleep mode If you re hot swapping the battery page 44 you can do so while the tablet is on and running on battery power To remove the battery 1 With the back of the unit facing you hold and slide the...

Page 44: ...otice the following behaviors The tablet s display gets dimmer Once the charged battery is in the tablet the tablet s display brightens again The battery gauge s LED lights turn off Once the charged b...

Page 45: ...d be deposited in a landfill Battery and power management tips To lengthen the battery s usable life use AC power when you can The battery charges automatically when the tablet runs on AC power For op...

Page 46: ...ickly resumes when awakened This saves power when you re away from your tablet for a short time However you will lose unsaved data if there s a power failure Hibernate The tablet saves the contents of...

Page 47: ...let Center and tap Power 2 Tap the switch beside Mobile Broadband to turn it on Using GPS with SBAS The GPS with SBAS receiver uses satellites to provide the current location altitude heading and hori...

Page 48: ...results 5 Follow the on screen instructions TIP To make your R12 visible to other devices type bluetooth in the search field and then tap Change Bluetooth settings in the search results In the Option...

Page 49: ...late the natural skin oils so your fingerprint is easier to detect Conversely wipe dirt or debris off your finger before scanning it so nothing interferes with the scan If you re having trouble enroll...

Page 50: ...nd manually restart SecureDoc to complete the encryption process For more information about WinMagic SecureDoc go to http www winmagic com products full disk encryption for windows Using the SIM card...

Page 51: ...g the SD card reader The R12 includes an SD card slot that you can use with an SD memory card to play media files view files from your camera or other devices or to use for extra file storage To inser...

Page 52: ...ic backup copies of your files onto an external hard disk or network drive It works with folders and files stored in your Windows libraries which include your Documents Music Photos and Videos folders...

Page 53: ...use if you encounter any issues with your Windows 8 1 installation Performing a System Restore Creating a Windows 8 1 recovery drive Once you ve set up your R12 you should create a recovery drive A re...

Page 54: ...ng screen Refresh your PC Reset your PC and Advanced options 3 Tap Refresh your PC if you want to perform a fresh install of Windows 8 If you select this option Your files and personalization settings...

Page 55: ...use these restore points to restore your system to a previous state prior to changes being implemented You can also create a restore point manually before you make changes to your system To manually...

Page 56: ...ther software For information about other software for your tablet go to Motion Computing Accessories and the Motion Computing Store You will find links to software solutions for purchase as well as f...

Page 57: ...w when caring for your R12 Tablet PC and its components Improper use may damage the Tablet PC and its components and void the warranty General care Protect the Tablet PC from exposure to extreme tempe...

Page 58: ...digitizer pen with your tablet Store the digitizer pen in the pen holder when not in use Avoid storing the pen vertically on its tip It can damage the pen to digitizer function Keep the pen away from...

Page 59: ...ure to push the tip in to place Cleaning the fingerprint reader Under normal circumstances you should clean the fingerprint reader once a month or whenever necessary To clean the fingerprint reader ge...

Page 60: ...rical outlets You don t need to buy a voltage converter the Motion AC adapter will automatically adjust to different voltages You may want to carry proof of ownership or a merchandise passport when tr...

Page 61: ...one potential cause the most common cause is listed first Power issues The tablet doesn t shut down An application might have stopped responding Use Task Manager to manually stop the application Press...

Page 62: ...nd The tablet might have gone into low battery Hibernation mode In Hibernation mode the power status light is off Plug the tablet in to AC power then press and hold the power button for about one seco...

Page 63: ...in the search field and select Update device drivers from the search results In the Device Manager window expand Display adapters Select the adapter and select Action Update Driver Software Follow the...

Page 64: ...evice is recognized The device may not be connected properly Check the connection and ensure it is inserted properly into the USB port The correct driver might not be included with Windows 8 1 Check t...

Page 65: ...nd tap Search Type bluetooth in the search field and then tap Bluetooth settings in the search results Tap PC and devices and then tap Bluetooth in the left pane of the screen Ensure that the switch b...

Page 66: ...tooth devices contact the manufacturer of your Bluetooth device and check its compatibility with the Bluetooth software installed on your Tablet PC Security Bluetooth devices use a passkey to create a...

Page 67: ...s on page 25 These setting can be accessed from the Power screen Adjust your Windows performance settings Type performance in the search field and then select Adjust the appearance and performance of...

Page 68: ...handed use Open Motion Tablet Center see Motion Tablet Center on page 20 tap Tablet PC Settings and then tap the Other tab You can select left or right handed which will change where the menus appear...

Page 69: ...a 34 web camera 34 care and maintenance display 58 fingerprint reader 59 general care 57 pen 58 replacing pen tips 58 tablet pen 58 checking battery status 42 cleaning fingerprint reader 59 cleaning t...

Page 70: ...crophone rear 11 microphones 34 front 9 using 34 mobile broadband connecting to 23 mobile broadband with GNSS troubleshooting 66 mobile Broadband with GNSS module 7 mobile Broadband with GPS module 47...

Page 71: ...system restore 55 using the Windows 8 recovery drive 54 rotating the display 68 S scratch resistance 6 scratches 68 screen orientation 23 rotation 23 screen See display 68 SD card reader 51 SD card sl...

Page 72: ...60 troubleshooting audio 66 battery 62 display 63 input 63 U USB troubleshooting 64 USB port 12 using microphones 34 power plans 46 sleep mode 46 using a Windows 8 recovery drive 54 V volume buttons 1...