Winmate M101Q8 Series User manual

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M101Q8 Series

Rugged Android Tablet

Qualcomm® SDA 660 Kryo 260 CPU, octa-core, up to 2.2 GHz

Android 9.0

Quick Start Guide

Version 1.0

Document Part No. 915211101068

2 M101Q8 Rugged Android Tablet

❶Getting Started

Congratulations on purchasing Winmate® M101Q8 Rugged Android 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 the Device

❷Unpacking

Check and identify the standard supplied accessories.

Standard factory shipment list:

•Tablet Computer

•Standard Battery

•Power Adapter

•Power Cord and Plugs

•Capacitive Touch Stylus

•Quick Start Guide

Quick Start Guide

❸Description of Parts

Front:

Right:

Item

Description

Front

Camera

2 Megapixel Webcam

2 LED

Indicators:

Show the current status of

the Tablet Computer Red:

Charging / Hot-swap battery

Green: Full Charge Blue:

Turning on

3 Touch

Screen

Display and act as one of the

inputs for the Tablet

Computer

Back

Button

Back to previous page

Home

Button

Back to Desktop

Power

Button

Power on/off

7 I/O Cover Protects I/O ports

Front LED Indicators Details:

Front Button Details:

Item

Description

Micro

SD Card

Reader

Memory card reader

port for Micro SD

Card

USB

Type C

High speed USB port

connects to PC or

USB devices such as

mouse, keyboard, etc.

Note: The USB Type-

C connector follows

USB 3.0 standard and

support Dual Role

port (DRP), which

does not support

Alternate Mode (ALT)

or USB Power

Delivery (USB-PD).

USB 3.0

Host

High speed USB port

connects to PC or

USB devices such as

mouse, keyboard, etc.

Note: This USB port

won’t work when the

tablet is connected to

the optional docking.

Please use the USB

ports on the docking.

Mic

In/Line

Out

Headset or

headphone can be

connected

Power

Jack

DC-IN power input

jack

Side I/O Details:

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Rear:

Item

Description

13 NFC Optional NFC reader for

reading of NFC tags.

Kensington

Lock Port

Provide lock access for

Kensington Lock.

15 Expansion

Port

Provide optional

connectivity to custom

modules for special

application (USB2.0,

RS232).

16 Rear

Camera

5MP Autofocus Camera.

Captures photos and

videos.

17 Optional

Barcode

Barcode Scanner for

reading of 1D / 2D

barcode.

18 Fn Button Menu.

Volume

Control or

Scan

Buttons

Volume Control

(+) Raise volume,

(-) Lower volume.

Scan Button

Use WDC to change

button definition (+)/(-)

for scanning

Speakers

Emits sounds

3G / LTE

Module

(Optional) /

SIM card

slot

Service window to insert

Micro SIM card. Also

provide access to 3G /

LTE Module.

Bottom:

Item

Description

22 Battery Lock

Latch

Latch to lock the battery

in place once battery is

inserted. No spring

loaded.

Touch Pen

Slot

Pen holder slot to store

touch pen.

Battery

Release

Slider

Spring-loaded slider

that latches the battery

in.

25 Docking

Connector

Port to docking

solutions such as

vehicle docking to

provide power and

external antenna.

❹First-Time Operation

To get started:

1. Install SIM-card (For WWAN equipped devices).

2. Insert MicroSD card.

3. Install the battery.

4. Charge your tablet.

5. Start the tablet.

Quick Start Guide

Installing SIM Card (For WWAN Equipped Devices)

The Tablet Computer supports WWAN data connection and fits a Micro-SIM card.

To install the SIM card:

Tools Needed:

Service Windows

Screw: M2x5, 4 pc

Screwdriver: Philips Type , Size #0 , for

M2 screws, torque: 2.0 ± 0.5 kgf.cm

3G/ LTE Module

Screw: M2x3.5, 1 pc

Screwdriver: Philips Type , Size #0 , for

M2 screws, torque: 2.0 ± 0.5 kgf.cm

❶Remove four screws and remove the service

window.

❷Remove the one screw that secures the WWAN

module. Carefully lift the module up. Do not to

damage the connected cables!

❸Carefully flip and move the WWAN module and to

the right. Do not disconnect cables!

❹Insert SIM-Card all the way in. Chip/ contact

facing down.

❺Use your hand to carefully pull the cable outside

the module card. Re-insert the WWAN module and

fasten one screw. Accurately route the cables. Do

not bend cables! Do not pinch/ squeeze the cable!

❻Re-insert the service window and fasten with the

four screws.

Caution When re-inserting WWAN module, please pay attention to cable routing. Make

sure the cable module does not get squeezed.

Attention Lors de la réinsertion du module 3G / LTE, veillez au routage des câbles.

Assurez-vous que le module ne soit pas comprimé.

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Inserting MicroSD Card

Your tablet supports Micro SDXS card.

To install Micro SDXS card:

1. Open I/O protective cover by pulling out the latch.

2. Insert microSD card into slot with contacts facing down.

3. Press the card in to ensure that it is seated properly.

4. Close I/O protective cover.

To remove Micro SDXS card:

1. Open I/O protective cover by pulling out the latch.

2. Push and release the micro SD card to unlock it.

3. Pull out the micro SD card.

Inserting Battery Pack

Warning!

Discontinue using device immediately if you notice the battery is swelling, or looks

puffy or misshapen. Do not attempt to charge or use the device. Do not handle a

damaged or leaking battery. Do not let leaking battery fluid come into contact with

your eyes, skin or clothing.

Caution

To keep battery health and prevent possible issues from battery over-discharged,

please charge the tablet built-in back-up battery once every two months.

To insert the standard battery pack into the Tablet Computer:

1. Disconnect AC adapter and power cord from 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 on the connector-pins side first, and then lower the battery into the

battery compartment. Continue to hold the Battery Release Slider before battery is fully

inserted.

6. Make sure the battery is completely lowered into the compartment before letting go the

Battery Release Slider. Battery will be flat against the housing once fully inserted.

Quick Start Guide

To remove the standard battery pack into the Tablet Computer:

1. Power off 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.

Caution

For users start up the Tablet Computer for the first time with internal battery

power, please make sure the battery is fully charged before using.

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.

When the AC Adapter is connected, the battery pack starts charging. The battery LED

indicator on the tablet computer would show different states. Please refer Description of Parts

for information about LED indicators.

Standard Battery

Battery Operating Time

8 Hours

Battery Charging Time

2.5 Hours

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❺Turning On and Off the Device

To turn on the device:

1. Press and hold the power button for 3 seconds, located on the top side of the unit.

2. When the device vibrates, release the power button.

3. The desktop screen is displayed.

To turn off the device:

1. To turn off the device, press and hold the power button until the phone options menu

appears, tap the Power Off .

2. User can also use the Phone options menu to put the device into silent or airplane mode.

Winmate Inc.

9F, No.111-6, Shing-De Rd., San-Chung District,

New Taipei City 24158, Taiwan, R.O.C

www.winmate.com

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