Winmate M101B Series User manual
Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use.
M101B Tablet PC
Quick Start Guide
M101B Quick Start Guide 1
Getting Started
Congratulations on purchasing this rugged Tablet Computer. The rugged design allows you to
use it in harsh outdoor environments.
This quick start guide tells you step by step how to get the Tablet Computer up and running. You
will find instructions for the following procedures:
Unpacking
Description of Parts
First Time Operations
Turning On/Off
Vehicle Docking (Optional)
Desk Docking (Optional)
Unpacking
Check and identify the supplied accessories:
Tablet Computer
Standard Battery
Power Adapter
Power Cord and Plugs
Capacitive Touch Stylus
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Description Of Parts
Front:
Right:
No Item Description
1 Front Camera 2 Megapixel Webcam
2 LED Indicators: Show the current status of
the Tablet Computer
RF
Green - WiFi/BT/3G/GPS
ON
No light - None of
WiFi/BT/3G/GPS is ON
HDD Green - Harddrive Activity
No light - Harddrive Idling
Battery
Orange – AC adapter is
plugged in and charging
Green – AC adapter is
plugged in and battery is
completely charged
Solid Red - Low battery
(<10%)
Blinking Red – Battery is
being hot swapped.
Not lit – Battery is in use
and more than 10%
Power
Blue – Tablet is ON
No light – Tablet is OFF
3 Touch Screen Displays and act as one of
the inputs for the Tablet
Computer
4 Fn1 Button Programmable function
key configured by HotTab
Utility. Default: Web
Browser
5 Menu Button HotTab Quick Access
6 Power Button Turns on/off tablet
Front LED Indicators Detail:
No Item Description
7 I/O Cover Protects I/O ports
8 Micro HDMI HDMI output to external
display
9 LAN/RS232 Adapter port for
LAN/RS232 connector
10 USB 3.0 High speed USB port
connects to USB
devices, such as USB
flash drive, mouse,
keyboard, printer, etc.
11 Mic In/Line Out Headset or headphone
can be connected (Mic
is only supported with
3.5mm 4-pin headset)
12 Power Jack DC-IN power input jack
13 MicroSD Card
Reader
Memory card reader
port for MicroSD Card
14 Reset Button Hardware reset button
Side I/O Details:
Front Buttons Details:
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Rear:
Bottom:
No Item Description
15 Kensington
Lock Port
Provides lock access for
Kensington Lock.
16 Optional
Barcode
Barcode Scanner for
reading of 1D/2D
barcode.
17 Optional RFID RFID reader for reading
of RFID tags.
18 Rear Camera 5MP Autofocus Camera.
Captures photos and
videos.
19 Camera Flash LED camera flash to
provide flash lighting
when use with camera.
20 Expansion Port Provides optional
connectivity to custom
modules for special
application (USB2.0 x 1 ,
RS232 x 1).
21 Fn2 Button Programmable function
key configured by
HotTab Utility. Default:
Camera
22 Volume Buttons Volume Control.
(+) Raises volume,
(-) Lowers volume.
23 Battery Lock
Latch
Latch to lock the battery
in place once battery is
inserted. Not spring-
loaded.
24 Battery Release
Slider
Spring-loaded slider that
latches the battery in.
25 Touch Pen Slot Pen holder slot to store
touch pen
26 3G Module/SIM
card slot
Service window to insert
Micro SIM card. Also
provide access to 3G
Module.
27 Speakers Emits sounds.
No Item Description
28 Docking
Connector
Port to docking solutions
such as vehicle docking
to provide power and
external antenna
Docking Connector Detail:
Expansion Port Detail:
Rear Buttons
Detail:
Battery Lock Latch
Detail:
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Combination Keys (Keyboard Key Emulation)
For the physical buttons on the M101B tablet computer, in addition to their dedicated functions
detailed in the previous section, they can also be used to emulate commonly used keyboard key
strokes. Under different scenario, a single physical button or a combination of physical buttons
provide different keyboard key strokes, which are specified below:
Under POST (before Windows boots up):
Buttons Keystroke
Menu F7
Fn1 Recovery Menu
Fn2 ESC
Volume Up Up
Volume Down Down
Menu + Fn1 Enter
Menu + Volume Up Right
Menu + Volume Down Left
Under Windows:
Buttons Keystroke
Volume Up + Volume Down Ctrl + Alt + Del
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First-time Operation
Insert SIM card (For Optional 3G/LTE equipped device)
The Tablet Computer supports data connection using 3G/LTE SIM cards and fits a Micro-SIM
card. (Note: 3G/LTE feature is optional). Perform the following to install the SIM card into your
Tablet Computer:
1. Remove the service window in the rear by unscrewing the four screws.
2. Remove the screw that is securing the 3G/LTE module.
3. Carefully lift the 3G wireless module up, and be careful not to damage the connected
cable.
4. Make sure the SIM card IC contact patch is faced down; the notch is in the direction of
insertion (towards right).
5. Insert the 3G SIM card into the slot located near the right side of the service window.
6. Reposition the removed 3G/LTE module screw to secure the 3G/LTE module.
7. Reposition the removed service window screw to secure the service window.
Inserting Battery Pack
To insert the included standard battery pack into the Tablet Computer:
1. Disconnect any cords connected to the tablet computer.
2. Turn the tablet computer over, back facing up.
3. Locate the Battery Lock Latch and push it to the “Unlocked” position.
4. Locate the Battery Release Slider that is spring-loaded. Pull back and hold.
5. Insert the battery with the connector-pins side first, and then lower the battery into the
battery compartment. Continue to hold the Battery Release Slider until the battery is fully
inserted.
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6. Make sure the battery is completely lowered into the compartment before letting go of the
Battery Release Slider. Battery will be flat against the housing once fully inserted
Removing the Battery Pack
1. Shut down the tablet computer (or put it to sleep). Disconnect any cords connected to the
computer.
2. Turn the tablet computer over, back facing up.
3. Locate the Battery Lock Latch and push it to the “Unlocked” position.
4. Locate the Battery Release Slider that is spring-loaded. Pull back and hold.
5. Lift the battery out using the opening on side of battery compartment.
Connecting to Power Supply
The Tablet Computer operates either on external AC power or internal battery power. It is
recommended to use AC power when you start up the Tablet Computer for the first time.
Caution
Use only the AC adapter included with your Tablet Computer.
Using other AC adapters may damage the Tablet Computer and
the Battery.
Perform the following to connect the Tablet computer to AC Power:
1. On the side of the Tablet computer, lift the I/O protective cover by pulling on the latch
2. Plug the DC cord of the AC adapter into the Power Jack of the tablet computer.
3. Plug the AC power cord into the AC adapter.
4. Finally, Plug the AC power cord into the electrical outlet.
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When the AC Adapter is connected, the battery pack starts charging. The battery LED indicator
on the tablet computer will show different states. Please refer to description of the LED indicator
in the Description of Parts.
Turning On / Off
Turning On
Press and hold the power switch for 3 seconds until the blue LED power indicator light is lit up.
Note:
Do not press the power switch repeatedly.
Do not perform the following operations until the hard drive indicator turns off
o Connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter
o Pressing the power switch
o Touching the tablet buttons, screen, or external keyboard/mouse
Turning Off
Perform the following procedure to shutdown the Tablet Computer:
1. Make sure you have closed any programs that are open on the Desktop. Start Screen
apps don’t need to be closed.
2. Open the Charms Bar by swiping your finger from the far right of the screen towards the
middle of the screen.
3. Tap on the Settings charm.
4. Tap on Power.
5. Tap on Shut Down.
6. Wait for the Tablet Computer to power off.
Note:
The computer will forcefully be turned off if the power switch is pressed and held for six
seconds or longer.
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Setting up Windows on your computer for the first time
When setting up Windows for the first time on your computer, the procedures vary on the
different versions of Windows. Some versions of Windows require entry of a product key. Refer
to the following table for product key entry:
Windows Versions Require Entry of Product Key?
Windows Embedded Standard 7 (WS7P) No
Windows 7 Professional Yes
Windows 7 Ultimate Yes
Windows Embedded 8 Standard No
Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry Pro No
Location of the Product Key
For versions of Windows that require entry of a Product Key, find the Product Key sticker located
on the inside surface of the battery slot after removing the battery:
Detail First Time Setup Instruction
For more detailed step by step first time setup instructions, please download the latest user
manual by going to http://www.winmate.com.tw OR refer to the digital copy of user manual
included in the disk that comes with the tablet.
M101B Quick Start Guide 9
Vehicle Docking (Optional)
Features
Holds the tablet securely in a moving vehicle
Easy to remove / insert with one hand
VESA mount for various standard fixtures
USB (x2) on docking for quick access
Anti-theft design with security lock
Lockable terminal block connector for 9-36V DC input
Dimensions
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