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Chapter 2. Using the iX104

Turning off the computer

iX104 User’s Handbook

Using the Reset switch

If the computer does not seem to be accepting input and you cannot
turn it off by using the method described in “Turning off the
computer,” press the

Reset

switch. (Use a ball point pen or similar

instrument to press the switch).

Note

Use the Reset switch only if you cannot turn off the computer by
any other means, because you may lose unsaved data.

Reset switch

Summary of Contents for iX104-TPC

Page 1: ...ix104 U S E R S H A N D B O O K...

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Page 3: ...iX104 USER S HANDBOOK...

Page 4: ...l Association Intel Pentium and SpeedStep are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation Wi Fi is a trademark of the Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance WECA FireWire is a registered trademark of...

Page 5: ...or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance may void the user s authority to operate this equipment For more information about FCC rules and their app...

Page 6: ...tions on radio transmissions are imposed Switch off the iX104 when in an aircraft The iX104 is not FAA approved for use on aircraft The effect of the use of the iX104 in aircraft is unknown Using the...

Page 7: ...tension cords or integral convenience receptacles because this can cause fire or electric shock Unplug the iX104 and refer the iX104 and dock for service to qualified service personnel if any of the f...

Page 8: ...8 iX104 User s Handbook...

Page 9: ...ng Started 19 Getting to know your iX104 19 Features and controls 19 Front view 19 Back view 20 Top view 22 Bottom view 23 Right side view 24 Left side view 25 LED indicators 26 Quick start guide 28 A...

Page 10: ...k the navigation control key 43 Changing the screen orientation 44 Adjusting the screen brightness 45 Disabling automatic backlight control 45 Docking the iX104 46 Connecting devices 47 Connecting Fir...

Page 11: ...attery power status 59 Selecting power settings 60 Enabling Hibernation mode 60 Tips for conserving battery power 61 Programming hot keys 62 Programming hot keys to start applications open documents o...

Page 12: ...or an iX104 touch screen 78 Calibrating the pen for an iX104 TPC active screen 79 When to replace the pen 80 A Troubleshooting 81 B Using BIOS and AOS Functions 85 Enabling manual LCD backlight contro...

Page 13: ...X104 not only works the way you do but can also take the abuses of everyday wear and tear The iX104 design is based on years of experience in rugged mobile applications Advanced technology innovative...

Page 14: ...his handbook is for This handbook provides instructions for using the Xplore Technologies iX104 Pen Tablet iX104 and iX104 Pen Tablet PC iX104 TPC This handbook assumes that you have basic experience...

Page 15: ...ote In this handbook all information applies to both the iX104 and iX104 TPC unless otherwise noted The iX104 and iX104 TPC have been engineered and tested to meet Military Standards for Environmental...

Page 16: ...ord AC adapter Pen Pen tether iX104 pen tablet or iX104 TPC pen tablet PC Warranty information kit This handbook Optional accessories Your package also includes any optional accessories you ordered Op...

Page 17: ...C adapter with U S cord Main battery pack 4500 mAh Extended life battery pack 9000 mAh Auto adapter cigarette lighter adapter Additional accessories USB non rugged mini keyboard 83 key USB rugged back...

Page 18: ...e you contact Xplore have the following information ready so that the customer support representative can quickly provide a solution Toll free 1 866 296 8541 extension 222 Fax 1 512 336 7791 E mail su...

Page 19: ...s a quick start guide to iX104 keys Getting to know your iX104 This section shows the locations of some of your computer s important components Features and controls Front view For more information ab...

Page 20: ...stereo audio files Sealed to provide protection from the environment Ambient light sensor Automatically controls the amount of backlight sent to the screen Provides optimum brightness for the lighting...

Page 21: ...to enter data and control applications instead of a mouse or a keyboard Also called the stylus See Using the pen on page 39 Pen holder Provides a place to secure the pen when you are not using it Batt...

Page 22: ...not block the vents XPL expansion port A USB port compliant with USB Standard Revision 1 1 that enables you to connect an XPL snap on expansion module for devices such as cameras radios and fingerpri...

Page 23: ...tereo headphones or speakers Microphone connector For an external microphone Firewire connector For FireWire IEEE 1394 devices such as digital video cameras LAN connector For connecting a standard RJ...

Page 24: ...otect the computer from damage XPL expansion port A USB port compliant with USB Standard Revision 1 1 that enables you to connect an XPL snap on expansion module for devices such as cameras radios and...

Page 25: ...side view Docking connector Enables you to connect the optional Xplore Tablet Dock Guide pin receptacles Help assure secure connection of the optional Xplore Tablet Dock guide pin receptacles docking...

Page 26: ...Meaning On state green continuous The computer is on ready for use and functioning normally The battery is fully charged Charging green blinking The AC adapter is plugged in and the battery is chargi...

Page 27: ...ng under battery power and the charge level in the battery has reached a critical level Plug the computer into an AC DC power source or install a charged battery The computer has encountered a fault a...

Page 28: ...e to using the main features of your computer See Chapter 2 for detailed information Application Windows and hot keys Ctrl Alt Delete Secure Attention Sequence key Screen Rotation key Function key Hot...

Page 29: ...zontal Use in combination with another key to perform various functions See page 30 Toggle between programs and or windows the same as pressing Alt Tab on a keyboard Perform the same functions as the...

Page 30: ...ideo display to a monitor or projection panel connected to the computer and back to the computer again This key combination is not programmable Default function Select the input device You can program...

Page 31: ...trations and tables provide a quick reference for using the navigation keys Navigation controls with the tablet in portrait mode Press the Function key and move the joystick in this direction to perfo...

Page 32: ...104 User s Handbook Navigation controls with the tablet in landscape mode Press the Function key and move the joystick in this direction to perform this function Page Up Page Down Shift Tab Tab scroll...

Page 33: ...your computer Turning on the computer 1 Make sure the computer is off 2 Make sure the battery is charged or that the computer is plugged in to an external power source 3 Press the Power On Off Suspend...

Page 34: ...e page 37 for information about Suspend mode 2 Make sure the battery is charged or that the computer is plugged in to an external power source 3 Save your work and close all programs 4 From the Window...

Page 35: ...m to be accepting input and you cannot turn it off by using the method described in Turning off the computer press the Reset switch Use a ball point pen or similar instrument to press the switch Note...

Page 36: ...wing low power modes Suspend to RAM mode The Status LED light is continuously yellow Active data is saved in RAM and most other components are turned off Although the computer uses very little power w...

Page 37: ...the computer You must use a software application to suspend the computer For more information contact your help desk or your iX104 dealer If your computer is connected to a network the network may aut...

Page 38: ...ess Stand By When operation is suspended the Status LED displays a continuous yellow light Resuming operation To resume operation when the computer is in Suspend mode press the Power On Off Suspend Re...

Page 39: ...er is an iX104 TPC active screen Use the special multi function pen provided with the computer If your computer is an iX104 touch screen Use the pen provided with the computer another similar pointing...

Page 40: ...m a right click If your computer is an iX104 touch screen In the Windows taskbar press the right click icon then click the object If your computer is an iX104 TPC active screen Hold the pen directly o...

Page 41: ...ange the speed 1 Click the Windows Start button 2 Click the Settings option 3 Click the Control Panel option 4 In the Control Panel window If your computer is an iX104 touch screen Click the Pointer D...

Page 42: ...e iX104 Using the pen 42 iX104 User s Handbook Positioning the pen and pen tether The pen tether helps prevent the loss of your pen The following illustration shows how to position the pen and pen tet...

Page 43: ...pressing Enter on a keyboard Push the joystick up down left or right to move a highlighted item accordingly the same as pressing the arrow keys on a keyboard Use the Fn key in combination with the joy...

Page 44: ...ng the screen orientation 44 iX104 User s Handbook Changing the screen orientation To rotate the screen orientation from portrait vertical to landscape horizontal mode or from landscape to portrait mo...

Page 45: ...backlight control When the ambient light sensor is enabled the computer automatically controls the amount of backlight sent to the screen to provide optimum brightness for the lighting conditions in...

Page 46: ...04 Docking the iX104 46 iX104 User s Handbook Docking the iX104 If you have the optional Xplore Tablet Dock see Optional accessories on page 16 connect it to the iX104 at the docking port docking port...

Page 47: ...device you want to use does not appear to be working with your computer the device may need to be enabled in the computer s configuration program Contact your local help desk or Xplore reseller Conne...

Page 48: ...cal area network LAN cable s RJ 45 connector to the internal LAN interface card See your network system administrator for more information Connecting USB compatible devices Connect any USB compatible...

Page 49: ...the volume of the microphone as follows 1 Press the Windows Start key 2 Click the Control Panel option 3 In the Control Panel window double click the Sounds and Audio Properties icon 4 In the Sounds a...

Page 50: ...ne or speakers Adjusting headphone or speaker volume 1 Click the audio icon in the Status area of the Windows taskbar The volume control area opens 2 If the Mute check box is checked uncheck it 3 Move...

Page 51: ...or or projection panel Activating the monitor or projection panel To change the video output to the monitor or projection panel Press the Fn P1 key combination To change the video output back to the c...

Page 52: ...Chapter 2 Using the iX104 Connecting devices 52 iX104 User s Handbook Connecting an XPL snap on expansion module XPL expansion port Top view Side view...

Page 53: ...rger Follow these steps to charge the battery while it is installed in the computer 1 Connect a power source such as an AC adapter or cigarette lighter adapter to the power connector on the computer I...

Page 54: ...to charge the battery level to 100 Varies according to the application s in use If you have an external battery charger 1 Remove the battery pack see page 55 2 Use the external battery charger to cha...

Page 55: ...charged battery Use one of the methods described in Suspending operation on page 37 to suspend operation If a charged battery is not available Save your work and close all running programs then shut d...

Page 56: ...ease latch in the direction indicated 3 Pull the battery away from the computer and remove it Note After removing the battery you must replace the battery or connect the computer to an external power...

Page 57: ...ly until it is seated The battery release latch returns to its original position and locks the battery in place Discarding a battery Dispose of a spent battery in accordance with your local government...

Page 58: ...o use the Power Options Properties window to manage the computer s power use On the Windows taskbar click the battery icon The Power Options Properties window opens Changing the computer s power schem...

Page 59: ...settings In the Power Options Properties window page 58 select the Alarms tab then use the slider bars to change the alarm settings Checking battery power status In the Power Options Properties window...

Page 60: ...wer settings In the Power Options Properties window page 58 select the Advanced tab then select the power settings options you want to use Enabling Hibernation mode In the Power Options Properties win...

Page 61: ...battery power Use an external power source such as the AC or auto adapter whenever available Suspend operation if you know that you will not be using the system for a while See Suspending operation on...

Page 62: ...ver you can program them to perform different functions as described in this section Table 6 Programmable hot keys Key Default function Starts Help Starts Internet Explorer Starts your email applicati...

Page 63: ...3 Programming hot keys to start applications open documents or go to a Web site 1 In the Status area of the Windows taskbar click the iX104 Configuration icon The Launch Button QuickShow dialog box op...

Page 64: ...amming hot keys 64 iX104 User s Handbook 3 Click the Change button next to the key or key combination you want to program The following options appear 4 Click Launch an Application Document or Web sit...

Page 65: ...or Function mode hot key combination to start Note Type the name of executable file that starts the application For example word exe notepad exe excel exe c Click Change To open a document a Click Ope...

Page 66: ...e hot key or Function mode hot key combination to open For example 911training dir demo ppt c Click Change To open a Web page a Click Open a Web page b In the File text box type the URL of the Web pag...

Page 67: ...form pre defined functions 1 In the Status area of the Windows taskbar click the iX104 Configuration icon The Launch Button QuickShow dialog box opens 2 Click the Configure button The Panel Control Ce...

Page 68: ...ot keys 68 iX104 User s Handbook The following options appear 4 Click Start a pre defined function 5 In the Function selection drop down list select an option 6 Program more hot keys or click Finish t...

Page 69: ...rform other key functions 1 In the Status area of the Windows taskbar click the iX104 Configuration icon The Launch Button QuickShow dialog box opens 2 Click the Configure button The Panel Control Cen...

Page 70: ...Chapter 2 Using the iX104 Programming hot keys 70 iX104 User s Handbook The following options appear 4 Click Press a key or key combination The following options appear...

Page 71: ...the hot key or hot key combination to perform the function of a key combination a Check the Ctrl Alt or Shift box b From the drop down list select the additional key or click the key on the keyboard E...

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Page 73: ...the power cord immediately if you find any damage Protecting the computer from damage Your computer is designed to sustain a multiple axis drop to a non yielding surface Do not intentionally drop the...

Page 74: ...ting The computer monitors its internal temperature As the internal temperature approaches the tolerable limits of heat sensitive components system functions are automatically limited or turned off to...

Page 75: ...ttery pack and keep it in a cool place Caring for the display screen To clean the display screen dampen a soft cotton cloth with water or isopropyl alcohol and gently wipe the screen surface Protectin...

Page 76: ...rnail under the edge of the screen protector and pull the protector away from the screen Installing a new screen protector Follow the instructions included with your screen protector replacement kit N...

Page 77: ...e pen to adjust the distance error between where the pen is actually touching the screen and where the computer is registering the pen touch You may need to calibrate the pen in the following situatio...

Page 78: ...the pen 78 iX104 User s Handbook Calibrating the pen for an iX104 touch screen 1 From the Start menu select Control Panel The Control Panel opens 2 Click the Pointer Devices icon The Pointer Device P...

Page 79: ...he Calibration program starts 4 Follow the instructions that appear on the screen 5 When you finish click OK Calibrating the pen for an iX104 TPC active screen 1 From the Start menu select Control Pan...

Page 80: ...brate the pen Landscape or Portrait then click Calibrate The Calibration program starts 4 Follow the instructions that appear on the screen 5 When you finish click OK When to replace the pen With use...

Page 81: ...ove 60 C After the temperature returns to safe operating range the computer will start The computer will not resume operation after being suspended The battery may be defective or discharged to a crit...

Page 82: ...n Suspend to RAM mode because the temperature is below 20 C or above 60 C When the temperature returns to a safe operating range the display screen automatically comes back on If possible move the com...

Page 83: ...local help desk or reseller The Status LED is red continuous The computer is on running under battery power and the charge level in the battery has reached a critical level Plug the computer into an A...

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Page 85: ...d service technicians Table 9 Using BIOS and AOS functions Use this button To perform this function To start the BIOS program When the computer is booting press the P2 button and follow the instructio...

Page 86: ...same as the F1 key on a keyboard When the system is displaying the iX104 logo press the P2 button to run the BIOS setup utility the same as the F2 key on a keyboard When the system is displaying the o...

Page 87: ...trol is in manual mode the ambient light sensor is disabled and the computer no longer automatically controls the screen brightness Follow these steps to disable the sensor and enable manual LCD backl...

Page 88: ...Appendix B Using BIOS and AOS Functions Enabling manual LCD backlight control 88 iX104 User s Handbook 2 Select the LCD tab 3 In the LCD Backlight Control drop down list select Manual 4 Click OK...

Page 89: ...ith characteristics such as amplitude and frequency that vary in proportion to are an analog of the value to be transmitted Voice communications are analog signals Application A program that performs...

Page 90: ...o not provide instructions Device driver A program that controls communication between a specific peripheral device and the computer Disk drive The physical device that enables the computer to read fr...

Page 91: ...Diode LED A semiconductor device that emits light when a current is applied Liquid Crystal Display LCD liquid crystal sealed between two sheets of glass coated with transparent conducting material App...

Page 92: ...isplayed on the screen at once Restart Resetting a computer without turning it off also called warm boot or soft reset Resume The act of returning the computer to an active operational state Read Only...

Page 93: ...ons for the iX104 Physical specifications Processing specifications Varies according to your computer s configuration Dimensions 11 20 x 8 25 x 1 6 WxHxD 283 9mm x 209 3mm x 40 8mm Weight 4 45 lbs 2 0...

Page 94: ...AM 256MB SDRAM on board PC133 144 pin SODIMM modules 512MB module available Special rugged memory modules conformal coated and custom locking tabs to protect against moisture and vibration L1 Cache CP...

Page 95: ...e Horizontal 30 degrees min Vertical 10 degrees min Contrast Ratio Typ 250 1 Min 100 1 VRAM Intel 830M chipset with 48 MB shared memory using Unified Memory Architecture UMA delivers low power high pe...

Page 96: ...Integrated Interfaces DC in USB 1 2 0 Microphone Jack Headset Jack Firewire IEEE 1394 LAN RJ 45 15 pin D SUB connector for external VGA monitor KeyPad User Controls Application buttons with primary a...

Page 97: ...n 5 days Off State Approximately 30 days Optional Spare Battery 4 cell Removable Lithium Ion Polymer 10 8V 9000mAh Warm swappable Recharge Time Suspend Life Min 5 days Off State Approximately 30 days...

Page 98: ...losure Class Blowing rain 4 hr 40 mph wind and MIL STD 810F Method 506 4 Procedure 1 Drip 7 gal ft2 hr MIL STD 810F Method 506 4 Procedure III Sand and dust Particle size 149 m 10 7 g m3 particle dens...

Page 99: ...Class B CE MARK Immunity EN55024 FCC 15 Class B DOC Class B Safety UL and cUL Listed UL 1950 3rd Edition TuV T Mark EN60950 UL and cUL Listed UL 1604 RF exposure OET 65 Radio approvals 47 CFR Part 22...

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Page 101: ...armful 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 harmf...

Page 102: ...the power output Before a tablet PC model is available for sale to the public it must be tested and certified to the FCC that it does not exceed the limit established by the government adopted require...

Page 103: ...y set by the Federal Communications Commission of the U S Government These limits are part of comprehensive guidelines and establish permitted levels of RF energy for the general population The guidel...

Page 104: ...le mat rial brouilleur du Canada Notice to Users of the Canadian Telephone Network Notice This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada Terminal Equipment Technical Specifications This is confi...

Page 105: ...number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ring...

Page 106: ...is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer s instruction System disposal In the event of...

Page 107: ...air flow cover location 20 D digital camera connecting 47 digital video camera connecting 47 docking 46 double click performing with pen 40 dragging and dropping performing with pen 40 DVD drive conn...

Page 108: ...scriptions 30 navigation using 31 P1 default function 62 description 29 location 28 P2 default function 62 description 29 location 28 P3 default function 62 description 29 location 28 Power On Off Sus...

Page 109: ...Down performing in landscape mode 32 performing in portrait mode 31 Page Up performing in landscape mode 32 performing in portrait mode 31 pen calibrating 77 double click speed changing 41 dragging a...

Page 110: ...in landscape mode 32 performing in Portrait mode 31 serial number location 20 Shift Tab performing in landscape mode 32 performing in portrait mode 31 speaker volume adjusting 50 speakers connecting...

Page 111: ...phone 50 adjusting microphone 49 adjusting speaker 50 W Windows Task Manager launching 29 X XPL expansion module connecting 52 XPL expansion port location 22 24 Xplore Tablet Dock docking connector lo...

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