Tabletkiosk Sahara Slate PC i575/i535 User Manual

Tablet PCs designed for business. Built to last.User’s GuideSahara Slate PC® i50012.1” Tablet PC

viii PrefacePower Savings ReminderPlease remember to shut off your computer if you are not going to use it for an extended period of time in order

74 Chapter 04: Using Your Sahara Slate PC with Microsoft® Windows® 7System and Display InformationOptions and Support g System Information will gi

Chapter 04: Using Your Sahara Slate PC with Microsoft® Windows® 7 75Adjusting Audio PlaybackThe Speakers tab is where you can control the way you

76 Chapter 04: Using Your Sahara Slate PC with Microsoft® Windows® 7Speaker ConfigurationThis sub-tab allows you to choose what type of speaker con

Chapter 04: Using Your Sahara Slate PC with Microsoft® Windows® 7 77bathroom, Auditorium, Concert Hall, etc.). Select an Environment from the dro

78 Chapter 04: Using Your Sahara Slate PC with Microsoft® Windows® 7Adjusting Audio RecordingThe Microphone Tab contains controls to adjust the qu

Chapter 04: Using Your Sahara Slate PC with Microsoft® Windows® 7 79Default FormatThis sub-section is where you can choose the audio recording qu

80 Chapter 04: Using Your Sahara Slate PC with Microsoft® Windows® 7When the application starts, you'll be presented with the main applicatio

Chapter 04: Using Your Sahara Slate PC with Microsoft® Windows® 7 81Information icons only.Information icons and composition grid.Composition gri

82 Chapter 04: Using Your Sahara Slate PC with Microsoft® Windows® 7Self Timer selector. Displays timer selection. Tap to cycle through the option

Chapter 04: Using Your Sahara Slate PC with Microsoft® Windows® 7 83Tapping on a field in the panel will cycle through the avail options or open a

Preface ixNe jamais ouvrir et ne jamais démonter le Sahara Slate PC. Pour des raisons de sécurité, et pour éviter tout dégât irréversible, cet app

Chapter 05: Securing Your Sahara Slate PC 85Your Sahara Slate PC is equipped with a security enabled BIOS, a Trust Platform Module (TPM) that is

86 Chapter 05: Securing Your Sahara Slate PCInitializing TPMThe first thing you must do in order to begin securing your computer is to initialize t

Chapter 05: Securing Your Sahara Slate PC 876. Press R3 to Save and Exit, and then press R2 to commit the changes and exit the BIOS. Taking Owne

88 Chapter 05: Securing Your Sahara Slate PC5. A window will appear asking you to create a TPM password. Tap on Automatically to have Windows cre

Chapter 05: Securing Your Sahara Slate PC 897. Once you have saved your password, tap on the “Initial-ize” button. You will see a message tellin

90 Chapter 05: Securing Your Sahara Slate PCTo learn more about TPM command blocking and using group policies to configure command blocking, tap on

Chapter 05: Securing Your Sahara Slate PC 913. The Create Your Password window should open and the cur-sor will be in a field labeled “New Passwo

92 Chapter 05: Securing Your Sahara Slate PCAfter creating your password, if you try and log into Windows but the on-screen keyboard doesn’t appea

Chapter 05: Securing Your Sahara Slate PC 93screen that gives you an overview of the initialization process. When you are ready to begin, tap the

x PrefaceAux Etats-Unis et au Canada, le cordon d’alimentation doit être un cordon détachable homologué UL (certifié CSA au Canada). Cordon à 2 fil

94 Chapter 05: Securing Your Sahara Slate PCFingerprint EnrollmentNow you need to pick at least one finger to register with BioEx-cess. For added s

Chapter 05: Securing Your Sahara Slate PC 95Secure Drive Setup and Initialization CompletionYou will see a screen that says your Secure Drive is

96 Chapter 05: Securing Your Sahara Slate PCSystem Tray and the tap on “Control Center...” from the pop-up menu that appears.An authentication win

Chapter 05: Securing Your Sahara Slate PC 97Data ProtectionHere you can encrypt or de-crypt individual files as well as access your invisible Sec

98 Chapter 05: Securing Your Sahara Slate PCProtecting Your Files Using BitLocker Drive EncryptionBitLocker is a feature available only in Microso

Chapter 05: Securing Your Sahara Slate PC 992. From the BitLocker Drive Encryption control panel, tap on the Turn on BitLocker link next to the

Chapter 06: Upgrading Your Sahara Slate PC 101 Chapter 06Upgrading Your Sahara Slate PCOut of the box, your new Sahara Slate PC is a versatile, m

102 Chapter 06: Upgrading Your Sahara Slate PC3. When disconnecting a cable from the computer, always pull on its connector, not on the cable its

Chapter 06: Upgrading Your Sahara Slate PC 103Refer to the following instructions and illustrations for informa-tion on how to upgrade your compu

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104 Chapter 06: Upgrading Your Sahara Slate PC4. If you are adding only one module and there is an empty slot avail-able, proceed to step 6. Othe

Chapter 06: Upgrading Your Sahara Slate PC 105seated module should click right into place when pressed down. Many memory errors or boot up failur

106 Chapter 06: Upgrading Your Sahara Slate PCYour Sahara Slate PC comes with a data storage drive that is easy to replace. Before installing a ne

Chapter 06: Upgrading Your Sahara Slate PC 1074. Take hold of the plastic drive release strip and gently pull the drive out of its compartment a

108 Chapter 06: Upgrading Your Sahara Slate PCYou are now ready to restore your system back up or install a new version of your operating system.

Chapter 06: Upgrading Your Sahara Slate PC 1092. Remove the two (2) screws holding the cover in place (use a #1 Philips head screw driver).3. R

110 Chapter 06: Upgrading Your Sahara Slate PCMounting Plate and Docking Cradle. Both work with all models of the Sahara Slate PC i500 series and

Chapter 06: Upgrading Your Sahara Slate PC 111Removing the Sahara Slate PC from the Dock/Mounting Plate To remove the Sahara Slate PC, loosen the

Chapter 07: Troubleshooting 113 Chapter 07TroubleshootingThis chapter describes how to solve some of the common prob-lems you may encounter while

xii Prefaceun raccord non autorisés. Le fabricant et ses revendeurs ou distributeurs agréés ne pourront être tenus pour responsables des dommages

114 Chapter 07: TroubleshootingBattery Problems/SolutionsProblem Possible Cause SolutionBeeping sound. The tablet’s battery is low and Hibernation

Chapter 07: Troubleshooting 115Internet Problems/SolutionsProblem Possible Cause SolutionUnable to connect to the Internet.Account for Internet S

116 Chapter 07: TroubleshootingNetworking Problems/SolutionsProblem Possible Cause SolutionCannot see the network.Wireless transmitter is turned o

Chapter 07: Troubleshooting 117Input and Screen Display Problems/SolutionsProblem Possible Cause SolutionThe screen is blank. The system has gone

118 Chapter 07: TroubleshootingUpgrade Problems/SolutionsProblem Possible Cause SolutionAfter upgrading the computer’s RAM, the system does not bo

Chapter 07: Troubleshooting 119USB Problems/SolutionsProblem Possible Cause SolutionAn external device does not work when it is connected to one

120 Chapter 07: TroubleshootingRecovering Your SystemWhile Windows® 7 is a very stable and robust operating system, there may be times where you’l

Chapter 07: Troubleshooting 1213. Select “Reinstall Win-dows”. You will be given the opportunity to back up your files before you proceed. If you

122 Chapter 07: TroubleshootingNOTE: The easiest way to enter the Advanced Boot Menu is by repeatedly pressing the [F8] key as soon as you see the

Chapter 07: Troubleshooting 123Click on the last option “Reinstall Windows” to restore your system.5. You will then be given one last chance to

Preface xiiiRemarque - consignes de sécurité TNV :Afin de réduire les risques d’incendie, utiliser uniquement un cordon certifié CSA ou homologué UL

Appendix A: BIOS Set-up 125The BIOS (Basic Input Output System) set-up uses a menu interface that allows users to configure their system. The top

126 Appendix A: BIOS Set-upBIOS Key Mapping LegendSpecific function keys on the Sahara Slate PC i500 have alternate functionality when in DOS mode

Appendix A: BIOS Set-up 127Main MenuESC iconSame function as R4 button. Exits out of a selection without accepting any changes.Keyboard iconAllows

128 Appendix A: BIOS Set-upAdvanced MenuBootup NumLock StateSets the state of the NumLock key on the Windows virtual on-screen keyboard as well as

Appendix A: BIOS Set-up 129Battery CalibrationStarts battery calibration test to check battery capacity and charge/discharge levels for more accur

130 Appendix A: BIOS Set-upBoot MenuLaunch CSMEnables/Disables the Compatibility Support Module which pro-vides BIOS compatibility for booting an

Appendix A: BIOS Set-up 131SecurityAdministrator PasswordSets password to enter and change settings in BIOS. Setting only this password will not r

132 Appendix A: BIOS Set-upSave & ExitSave Changes and ResetSaves the changes made to the BIOS and exits. Selecting [Yes] saves changes and ex

Appendix A: BIOS Set-up 133Boot OverrideSelecting a device listed under this section will override the Boot #1 option and restart the system and b

xiv Prefacedoit accepter toutes les interférences, y compris celles suscep-tibles d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.Déclaration de marquage CE d

Appendix B: Specifications 135 Appendix BSpecificationsProcessorsIntel® Core™ i7-3517UE (1.7GHz/2.8GHz max, 17W max TDP)  Two (2) cores, four (4)

136 Appendix B: Specifications  Advanced Encryption Standard New Instructions (AES-NI)  Intel® Advanced Vector Extension (Intel® AVX)  Intel® Fa

Appendix B: Specifications 137  Intel® Flexible Display Interface  Intel® Rapid Storage Technology  Intel® Smart Connect Technology  Intel® Ra

138 Appendix B: Specifications  Support for APM-based legacy power management  Two (2) Power management channels  Compatible and enhanced modeMe

Appendix B: Specifications 139  Charge Voltage: 12.6V  Maximum Charge Current: 1A  Operating Temperature: 0–45° C  Storage Temperature: -20–40

140 Appendix B: Specifications  Coordinate Accuracy: ±0.4mm  Detectable Pen Tilt: up to 50.1° from vertical  Detectable Height: 4–14mm above sen

Appendix B: Specifications 141Audio  High Definition Audio Codec (ALC272-VA4-GR)  Microsoft® WLP 3.10+ compliant  Two (2) stereo DACs support 16

142 Appendix B: SpecificationsGigabit Ethernet (LAN)  Intel® 82579 GbE PHY controller with built-in RJ45 port  10/100/1000 Base-T IEEE 802.3 spec

Appendix B: Specifications 143Bluetooth Wireless  Integrated into Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6235  RF Power ON/OFF switch  Dual Mode Bluetooth

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144 Appendix B: Specifications  USB 2.0 Video Class Compliant, Microsoft WHQL certified  Color Filter Array: RGB Bayer Pattern  Imaging Sensor :

Appendix B: Specifications 145  Image resolution: 508 DPI  Automatic image calibration  Full mouse navigation functions  High performance swip

146 Appendix B: SpecificationsWeight  1.34 kg (2.95 lbs.) with one standard battery installed  1.49 kg (3.3 lbs.) with two standard batteries ins

Appendix B: Specifications 147Control Switches (Top)  System Power Switch  Wireless Networking Transmitter On/Off  Bluetooth® Transmitter On/OffA

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Table of ContentsTable of Contents xviiPreface iCopyright iDisclaimer iiImportant Safety Instructions iiCaution (Lithium-Ion Batteries) iiiSaf

xviii Table of ContentsTouring the Sahara Slate PC 11Front View 12Back View 13Left View 14Right View 15Top View 16Bottom View 17Battery Usa

Table of Contents xixAdding a Program Short-Cut to the menu 44Entering Text with the Tablet PC Input Panel 45Writing Pad 46Tools Menu 47Charac

xx Table of ContentsEnabling Multiple Monitor Support 71Enhancing the Display 72Custom Resolutions (Advanced Mode only) 723D Performance 73Med

Table of Contents xxiGetting Detailed Help 97Protecting Your Files Using BitLocker Drive Encryption 98Turning on BitLocker 98Turning off BitLock

xxii Table of ContentsFAN Calibration 128Battery Calibration 129Enable/Disable CCD 129Enable/Disable G sensor 129Wake on LAN from S4/S5 mode

Table of Contents xxiiiCameras 1432.0 MegaPixel Front Facing Camera 1435.0 MegaPixel Rear Facing Camera with 1W LED Flash 143TPM Security 144Fi

Chapter 01: Getting Started 1 Chapter 01Getting StartedCongratulations on your purchase of a Sahara Slate PC® i500 Tablet PC. Your dual mode touc

2 Chapter 01: Getting Started8. Stylus Pen (may not be included with certain touch only configurations)Setting Up Your Sahara Slate PCPlease read

Chapter 01: Getting Started 3Slide the battery-locking tab (the tab closest to the top of the tablet) up to the “locked” ( ) position. Once the

Preface i PrefacePrefaceThis manual will help you get the most out of your new Sahara Slate PC® i500 Tablet PC. If you are a new computer user, o

4 Chapter 01: Getting StartedThe batteries on the Sahara Slate PC i500 are hot swappable. This means you can change out discharged batteries for s

Chapter 01: Getting Started 5to the Internet and/or a corporate LAN using a wired connection as opposed to wirelessly, connect the external perip

6 Chapter 01: Getting Startedfingers or a stylus pen. Navigating with a touch screen is dif-ferent from navigating with a mouse, while using a styl

Chapter 01: Getting Started 7the screen for about a second or so will perform a right mouse button click. An animated circle will draw around the

8 Chapter 01: Getting StartedTIP: When trying to select or activate something on the screen with the stylus pen, pay attention to the position of

Chapter 01: Getting Started 9and environmental benefits, please visit www.energystar.gov/powermanagement.To learn more about how your organization

Chapter 02: Touring the Sahara Slate PC 11 Chapter 02Touring the Sahara Slate PCThe Sahara Slate PC i500 includes a number of physical charac-ter

12 Chapter 02: Touring the Sahara Slate PCFront View1. Data Drive Activity and Battery Status LEDs Blinks when internal HDD / SSD reads or writ

Chapter 02: Touring the Sahara Slate PC 13Back View1. TabletKiosk Expansion Module Port Remove cover to install modular expansion modules2. Sys

ii PrefaceDisclaimerThe specifications and information in this manual are subject to change without prior notice in order to improve reliability, d

14 Chapter 02: Touring the Sahara Slate PCLeft View1. Carrying Strap Bracket Attachment Port Used with optional shoulder strap or system handle2.

Chapter 02: Touring the Sahara Slate PC 15Right View1. Battery Bay Two (2) with Lithium Ion Battery Pack2. Function Buttons R1: Top Button turn

16 Chapter 02: Touring the Sahara Slate PCTop View1. TabletKiosk Modular Expansion Port Remove cover to install modular expansion modules2. Syst

Chapter 02: Touring the Sahara Slate PC 17Bottom View1. Docking Cradle Stabilizing Groove Used to help secure the Sahara Slate PC in its docking

Chapter 03 Battery Usage and Care 19 Chapter 03Battery Usage and CareSahara Slate PC i500 Tablet PCs features two (2) Lithium-Ion batteries that

20 Chapter 03: Battery Usage and CareUsing the Batteries for the First TimeBefore using the Tablet PC on battery power for the first time, the batt

Chapter 03: Battery Usage and Care 212. Disconnect the AC adapter and power on the tablet. Let the batteries run down until the system automatic

22 Chapter 03: Battery Usage and CareNOTE: This procedure will take a while as the system will discharge the batteries and then charge them again.

Chapter 03: Battery Usage and Care 23used in your computer or being exposed to an overly hot environment, the battery may not charge when you con

Preface iiiWhen the AC adapter is plugged into an electrical outlet, place the power cord so it will not be stepped on or walked on. Do not place

24 Chapter 03: Battery Usage and CareIMPORTANT: To avoid damage, only use TabletKiosk replacement batteries. To prevent loss of data, do not remov

Chapter 03: Battery Usage and Care 25For optimal longevity of the battery packs, it is important to periodically charge them in order to keep the

Chapter 04: Using Your Sahara Slate PC with Microsoft® Windows® 7 27 Chapter 04Using Your Sahara Slate PC with Microsoft® Windows® 7Tablet PCs ar

28 Chapter 04: Using Your Sahara Slate PC with Microsoft® Windows® 7When using the stylus pen, hold it as if you were writing with a standard pen.

Chapter 04: Using Your Sahara Slate PC with Microsoft® Windows® 7 29Selecting Multiple ItemsWindows® 7 is well aware of how you manipulate items

30 Chapter 04: Using Your Sahara Slate PC with Microsoft® Windows® 7In order to calibrate the capacitive touch screen:1. Tap on “START g Control

Chapter 04: Using Your Sahara Slate PC with Microsoft® Windows® 7 31Enabling and Disabling Touch InputTo disable touch input in Windows, uncheck

32 Chapter 04: Using Your Sahara Slate PC with Microsoft® Windows® 7If you find you are often double-tapping when you don’t mean to, adjust the Spe

Chapter 04: Using Your Sahara Slate PC with Microsoft® Windows® 7 33The “Advanced Options...” button opens a panel that allows the positioning (r

iv PrefaceSafety Notices for the Power CordThis equipment has a 2 or 3-wire power cord. Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. Contact you

34 Chapter 04: Using Your Sahara Slate PC with Microsoft® Windows® 7the object ceases to exert its affect. Windows inertia functions the same way a

Chapter 04: Using Your Sahara Slate PC with Microsoft® Windows® 7 35Calibrating the Resistive Touch ScreenIf the pointer isn’t properly following

36 Chapter 04: Using Your Sahara Slate PC with Microsoft® Windows® 74. When the calibration is complete, you can test the screen accuracy by eith

Chapter 04: Using Your Sahara Slate PC with Microsoft® Windows® 7 37Edge CompensationThe edge compensation sliders are used to adjust your abilit

38 Chapter 04: Using Your Sahara Slate PC with Microsoft® Windows® 7Configuring and Calibrating the DigitizerThe Electromagnetic Active Digitizer b

Chapter 04: Using Your Sahara Slate PC with Microsoft® Windows® 7 39DUAL MODE SCREEN NOTE: If you have a dual mode system that also has a touch s

40 Chapter 04: Using Your Sahara Slate PC with Microsoft® Windows® 7current calibration settings, or tap “Try again” and repeat the calibration.Pe

Chapter 04: Using Your Sahara Slate PC with Microsoft® Windows® 7 41If you find you are often double-tapping when you don’t mean to, adjust the Sp

42 Chapter 04: Using Your Sahara Slate PC with Microsoft® Windows® 7Pen ConfigurationUsing the optional Pen Tablet Properties control panel availab

Chapter 04: Using Your Sahara Slate PC with Microsoft® Windows® 7 43Adding a command to the menu1. Tap on the “Add” drop down menu and select “K

Preface vwith the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will

44 Chapter 04: Using Your Sahara Slate PC with Microsoft® Windows® 74. Repeat as many combina-tions as you like and then go to the “Pop-up Items”

Chapter 04: Using Your Sahara Slate PC with Microsoft® Windows® 7 45Entering Text with the Tablet PC Input PanelComplementing Microsoft’s Digital

46 Chapter 04: Using Your Sahara Slate PC with Microsoft® Windows® 7NOTE FOR TOUCH SCREEN USERS: This also works with a touch screen. Just tap whe

Chapter 04: Using Your Sahara Slate PC with Microsoft® Windows® 7 47Tools MenuTo switch between word-by-word and character-by-character modes, ta

48 Chapter 04: Using Your Sahara Slate PC with Microsoft® Windows® 7Input Panel just to the left of the “Close” button. Tapping on this bar opens

Chapter 04: Using Your Sahara Slate PC with Microsoft® Windows® 7 49Tools MenuThe Tools menu on the keyboard allows you to switch between the sta

50 Chapter 04: Using Your Sahara Slate PC with Microsoft® Windows® 7Ink to text conversionThis tab has options for adjusting when the Input Panel

Chapter 04: Using Your Sahara Slate PC with Microsoft® Windows® 7 51Text CompletionThis tab allows you to turn off and on AutoComplete and Predic-

52 Chapter 04: Using Your Sahara Slate PC with Microsoft® Windows® 7NOTE: You can also access the Handwriting Personalization application from the

Chapter 04: Using Your Sahara Slate PC with Microsoft® Windows® 7 53matic Learning”. This enables Windows to learn your handwriting on the fly as

vi Prefacec. For portable devices without a co-location condition (eg. notebook pc)FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement: 1. This Transmitter must

54 Chapter 04: Using Your Sahara Slate PC with Microsoft® Windows® 7Using Gestures to Improve ProductivityWhen using Windows® 7 on a standard lapt

Chapter 04: Using Your Sahara Slate PC with Microsoft® Windows® 7 55Editing FlicksIn addition to the above flicks, there are four default edit flic

56 Chapter 04: Using Your Sahara Slate PC with Microsoft® Windows® 73. At the top of the tab there is a check box that should be selected called

Chapter 04: Using Your Sahara Slate PC with Microsoft® Windows® 7 57down menu or by creating your own custom action. To create a custom action:1.

58 Chapter 04: Using Your Sahara Slate PC with Microsoft® Windows® 7Standard Windows multi-touch gestures only support capacitive touch screens.En

Chapter 04: Using Your Sahara Slate PC with Microsoft® Windows® 7 59and then rotate one finger around the other in either a clockwise or counter c

60 Chapter 04: Using Your Sahara Slate PC with Microsoft® Windows® 7To accept the changes you have made, simply close the control panel. If at any

Chapter 04: Using Your Sahara Slate PC with Microsoft® Windows® 7 615. Tap on the “Local Area Connection” link and then tap on the “Properties”

62 Chapter 04: Using Your Sahara Slate PC with Microsoft® Windows® 77. If DHCP is used on your network, tap “Obtain an IP address automatically”

Chapter 04: Using Your Sahara Slate PC with Microsoft® Windows® 7 632. Tap on the “Alternate Con-figuration” tab and select the “User configured”

Preface viiCaution: When using IEEE 802.11a wireless LAN, this product is restricted to indoor use, due to its operation in the 5.15–5.25 GHz fre

64 Chapter 04: Using Your Sahara Slate PC with Microsoft® Windows® 74. If the wireless network you are attempting to connect to is security-enabl

Chapter 04: Using Your Sahara Slate PC with Microsoft® Windows® 7 653. Make sure your Bluetooth device is powered on and is in Discoverable mode

66 Chapter 04: Using Your Sahara Slate PC with Microsoft® Windows® 76. Windows should complete the pairing process and inform you that your devic

Chapter 04: Using Your Sahara Slate PC with Microsoft® Windows® 7 67tablet to be discoverable, assigns COM ports for Bluetooth devices that requi

68 Chapter 04: Using Your Sahara Slate PC with Microsoft® Windows® 7The first time you launch the control panel, you will be presented with a scree

Chapter 04: Using Your Sahara Slate PC with Microsoft® Windows® 7 692. Choose which display should be the primary display (where the Windows tas

70 Chapter 04: Using Your Sahara Slate PC with Microsoft® Windows® 7If you do not see a resolution or refresh setting you would like to use, it is

Chapter 04: Using Your Sahara Slate PC with Microsoft® Windows® 7 71NOTE: If you are connected to a display that requires a Dual-Link DVI connect

72 Chapter 04: Using Your Sahara Slate PC with Microsoft® Windows® 7After you have chosen your operating mode, select which moni-tor will be the P

Chapter 04: Using Your Sahara Slate PC with Microsoft® Windows® 7 73to display may cause damage to the Tablet PC’s graphics accel-erator and is t