DuraMax™ Tablet 8.4 - Grayhill, Inc.

DuraMax Tablet 8.4 

Product Guide v2.01 

Bulletin #1038 

For Grayhill: 

DuraMax Tablet 8.4 

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LaGrange, IL 60525 

Phone: (708) 354-1040 

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DuraMax Tablet 8.4 Product Guide v2.01 

Copyright © 2005 Grayhill, Inc. All rights reserved. 

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Warranty 

Computers from Grayhill, Inc. (the “Product”) are warranted against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use, for a period of 

18 Months from the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to units that have been abused or stressed beyond the published 

environmental and electrical specifications. In the event of a product failure due to materials or workmanship, Grayhill will repair or replace 

the defective product. This warranty is limited to the original purchase price of the unit and does not cover installation, labor or any other 

contingent costs. For warranty service, return the defective product to Grayhill, shipping prepaid, for prompt repair or replacement. The 

foregoing sets forth the full extent of Grayhill’s warranties regard the Product. Repair or replacement at Grayhill’s option is the exclusive 

remedy. 

THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AND GRAYHILL SPECIFICALLY 

DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL 

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PRODUCT, FOR ANY LOSS OF USE, LOSS OF TIME, INCONVENIENCE, COMMERCIAL LOSS, LOST PROFITS OR SAVINGS, 

OR OTHER INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE 

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OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. THEREFORE, THE FOREGOING EXCLUSIONS MAY 

NOT APPLY IN ALL CASES. 

This warranty provides specific legal rights. Other rights which vary from state to state may also apply. 

Service Information 

To speak to a Grayhill customer service representative for technical support call: 800-217-1305 

Ordering Guide 

Additional information, documentation and software support for SDK’s can be found at www.grayhill.com. 

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Product 

Grayhill 

Part Number 

Rugged DuraMax Tablet 8.4 01DURA-T-C 

Rugged DuraMax Tablet 8.4 (802.11 option) 01DURA-T-C-W 

Accessories 

Rubber Tipped Stylus 01DURA-STYLUS 

AC Charging Cable 01DURA-T-CBL 

Additional Battery 01DURA-T-BATT 

Desk Top Cradle 01DURA-T-CRADLE 

Audience 

This manual provides a reference for information about the DuraMax Tablet 8.4. The information provided is intended for two audiences: 

1) Tablet end users, and 2) qualified electrical personnel familiar with installing, programming, and maintaining industrial networks. 

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Contents 


Introduction ................................................................................................................................. 4 

Typical Uses...................................................................................................................................................4 

Tablet Product Components ...........................................................................................................................4 

O1DURA-T-C Contents.................................................................................................................................4 

Hardware...................................................................................................................................... 5 

Setting Up the Tablet................................................................................................................... 7 

1.Install the Battery Pack................................................................................................................................7 

2.Charge the Tablet ........................................................................................................................................7 

3.Turn On the Tablet ....................................................................................................................................10 

4.Align the Touchscreen...............................................................................................................................11 

5.Set the Date and Time ...............................................................................................................................11 

Using the Tablet ......................................................................................................................... 12 

Keypad .........................................................................................................................................................13 

Using the Headphone Jack ...........................................................................................................................13 

Using the Microphone ..................................................................................................................................13 

Connectivity .................................................................................................................................................14 

Taskbar and Start Menu................................................................................................................................15 

Using the Input Panel ...................................................................................................................................16 

Naming Your Tablet.....................................................................................................................................17 

Changing Tablet Settings .............................................................................................................................17 

Built-In Flash Memory.................................................................................................................................22 

PC Card Slot Use..........................................................................................................................................22 

Wired Communications ............................................................................................................23 

Connecting Via Ethernet ..............................................................................................................................23 

Connecting Via the Dock .............................................................................................................................24 

Running ActiveSync.....................................................................................................................................28 

Disconnecting ActiveSync ...........................................................................................................................28 

Wireless Communications.........................................................................................................29 

PC Card Slot.................................................................................................................................................29 

WiFi Communications .................................................................................................................................29 

Accessories.................................................................................................................................. 31 

Tablet Docking Cradle .................................................................................................................................31 

Stylus............................................................................................................................................................31 

USB Cable....................................................................................................................................................31 

AC Adapter ..................................................................................................................................................32 

Spare/Replacement Battery Packs ................................................................................................................32 

Troubleshooting Guide.............................................................................................................. 33 

Maintenance............................................................................................................................... 35 

Safe Use of Your Tablet............................................................................................................. 37 

Ergonomic Recommendations .................................................................................................. 37 

Environmental Qualifications................................................................................................... 38 

Summary of Features ................................................................................................................ 39 

Regulatory Information ............................................................................................................ 40 

DuraMax Tablet 8.4 Certifications...............................................................................................................40 

Index ........................................................................................................................................... 42 



Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the DuraMax Tablet 8.4. The DuraMax Tablet 8.4 is a 

rugged mobile computer designed for use in industrial, military, or commercial applications. 

The Tablet provides mobile personal computing with optional wireless connectivity for 

personnel who work in extreme environments or who have remote communications needs. 

Typical Uses 

Whether working in construction, manufacturing, mining, or other physically demanding jobs, 

field personnel will find the DuraMax Tablet 8.4 useful not only because of its wired and 

wireless communications, but also because the Tablet can withstand hard knocks, dusty job sites, 

extreme temperatures, rain, snow, and even submersion in 3 feet of water for up to 30 minutes. 1 

Tablet Product Components 

The portable DuraMax Tablet 8.4 is housed in a 9.98" x 8.66" x 1.75" rugged plastic housing 

with rubber corner bumpers and a weather-proof 8.4" SVGA touchscreen. The Tablet features 

rubber buttons on the housing and a rubber keypad under the touchscreen. The Tablet stylus is 

stored in the slot in the Tablet’s handle. The Tablet handle can be installed on the left or right 

side of the Tablet’s housing. 

O1DURA-T-C Contents 

The DuraMax Tablet 8.4 is designed so companies can quickly evaluate Grayhill’s DuraMax 

Tablet 8.4 for their applications. It also allows a company to write and test custom software for 

the Tablet. 

Table 1. DuraMax Tablet 8.4 Contents 

Contents 

• 1 Tablet 

• 1 Stylus 

• 1 Lithium Ion Battery 

• 1 AC Adapter 

• 1 Information Card 

• 1 Quick Start Guide 

1 

Although this DuraMax mobile computer is rated to IP67, it is not intended for use under water. Improper installation of either the PC Card cover or the Port 

cover could result in a unit that doesn’t meet the IP67 specification. 


Hardware 





Setting Up the Tablet 


The DuraMax Tablet 8.4 is typically shipped with its handle attached and its stylus in the 

handle’s slot. A rechargeable Lithium Ion battery pack accompanies the product, but is not 

installed in the Tablet. Thus, some initial setup is required. 

1. Install the Battery Pack 

The Tablet’s Lithium Ion battery is a custom battery that provides 4000 mAH at a nominal 11.1 

volts. This custom battery, available only from Grayhill, is shipped uninstalled. To install the 

battery pack: 

1. Insert the battery pack into the battery bay at the bottom rear of the Tablet, ensuring that the 

alignment tabs on the battery pack fit into the alignment slots on the top of the battery bay, 

and that the battery is fully seated. 

2. Using a dime or a penny, install the two slotted screws designated to secure the battery pack 

in the two screw holes at the bottom of the battery pack. 

2. Charge the Tablet 

Figure 1. Installing the Tablet Battery Pack 

Before using the DuraMax Tablet 8.4, charge its battery pack at least 2 hours, 2 using either the 

AC adapter or the Tablet docking cradle. Charging the Tablet on the dock takes the same 

amount of time as charging it with the AC adapter; both are effective ways to charge the Tablet. 

Tablets with fully charged, new battery packs, that have continuous screen activity and the 

backlight at default brightness, will have a battery life of 8 hours. 

Typical use of the Tablet will not require the unit to be powered for the entire shift. Usually the 

device will enter Suspend mode (see page 19 to set this feature). In Suspend mode, the Tablet 

appears to be turned off; however, when the Power button is pressed, it instantly wakes up and 

allows work to continue from the previous state of the unit. Thus, if the Tablet is used for 15 

minutes every hour and suspended the rest of the time, a new unit with default brightness and no 

peripherals attached will last for a 28-hour shift. 

Note: The Tablet battery charges only at battery temperatures of 0°C - 45°C (32°F - 113°F). If the Tablet 

has been running on battery power for a while, the battery may be up to 10° warmer than the ambient 

temperature. Thus, charging a warm battery may only be possible at ambient temperatures ranging from 

about -10°C to 35°C (14°F - 95°F). Charging the Tablet battery at room temperature will extend the 

battery’s life. 

2 

Battery power is at approximately 80% after 2 hours of charging, 90% after 3 hours of charging, and 100% after 5 hours of charging. Charging time increases 

if the Tablet is providing power for screen or peripheral activities. 


Charging the Battery Using the AC Adapter 


Attach the AC adapter to the DuraMax Tablet 8.4’s external power port, and then connect the 

power cord to an electrical outlet. 

! WARNING: Use only the Grayhill-supplied AC adapter with the Tablet or the Tablet dock. Use of 

another AC adapter may cause a fire or an explosion. Always connect the AC adapter first to the Tablet or 

Tablet dock, then to the outlet. 

Charging the Battery Using the Docking Cradle 

Place the Tablet in the Tablet docking cradle. Attach the AC adapter first to the dock’s power 

port, then connect the power cord to an electrical outlet. In addition to charging the battery 

inside the Tablet, the docking cradle can charge a spare battery at the same time. 3 

Storing Spare Battery Packs 

Batteries that are to be stored for long periods of time should be charged to about 50% and 

removed from the unit. Storing batteries either fully charged or fully discharged could affect the 

capacity of the batteries. A spare Tablet battery pack should be usable for up to one year. Unlike 

NiCd/NiMH batteries, Lithium Ion batteries have no memory and thus no need for a discharge 

cycle, and can be used at any time. 

3 When using the dock to charge the battery installed in the Tablet as well as a spare Tablet battery, the battery in the Tablet is charged first. 


Indicators 


The tri-color red/amber/green indicator on the right side of the DuraMax Tablet 8.4’s external 

keypad indicates power status: 

Table 2. Power Indicator States 

Power Indicator Color Condition 

Green Fully charged – running on external power 

(no light) Running on battery with adequate power 

Amber Charging battery 

Blinking Red Battery power running low, or dead battery 

Solid Red Battery damaged, or improperly installed 

When the Tablet’s power indicator starts blinking red, approximately 15 minutes remain until 

the battery cuts out and the Tablet shuts down. In this case, even if the Tablet shuts down, just 

plug the Tablet into a power source to start recharging the battery. 

Note: A dead battery pack can be indicated by a blinking red indicator, as the battery often is still supplying 

a little current, even if the Tablet cannot run on the power it supplies. When a battery pack’s capacity has 

faded to the point of non-usability, replace it with a fresh battery pack following the steps in the next section. 

A power indicator displaying a constant red light indicates the Tablet cannot communicate with 

the battery, either because the battery pack was improperly installed or because the battery is 

damaged. In this case, try reinstalling the battery pack. If the indicator still shows a solid red 

after reinstallation, the battery may be damaged and should be replaced with a fresh battery 

pack. To reinstall or replace a battery, use the instructions in the next section as a guide. 

Note: The indicator on the left side of the keypad is another tri-color indicator that is available for use by 

custom application level software. 

Field Swapping Battery Packs 

Note: As batteries are charged and discharged, they naturally lose capacity. After about 300 full charges 

and discharges at room temperature, batteries will have about 75% of their initial capacity available. When 

a battery's capacity drops below your needs, the battery will need to be replaced. Charging and discharging 

at temperature extremes will shorten the capacity of batteries. If batteries are not fully discharged before 

recharging, they will retain a much higher capacity than if they are fully discharged before recharging. 

When you need to replace the battery: 

1. Close all open applications, saving application data to flash memory (My Computer | 

Storage) or to a storage card in the PC Card slot (My Computer | Storage Card). 

Note: Save your data, since any data in RAM will most likely be lost during this procedure. 

2. Press the Power button to place the Tablet in Suspend mode (see Table 3 on page 10). 

3. Using a dime or a penny, remove the two slotted screws securing the battery pack to the 

bottom rear of the Tablet. 

4. Lift the battery pack up and out of the battery bay. 

5. Insert a fresh Tablet battery pack into the battery bay, ensuring that the alignment tabs on 

the battery fit into the alignment slots and that the battery is seated in the bay. 

6. With a dime or a penny, reinstall the two slotted screws in the screw holes at the bottom of 

the battery pack. 

7. Press the Power button briefly to reactivate the Tablet. 


3. Turn On the Tablet 


The Tablet is turned on by pressing the Power button located on the upper right-hand side of the 

Tablet housing. When you first power on your Tablet, it will take approximately 20-30 seconds 

for the Tablet to cold boot. 

Instant On/Off 

The Tablet features Instant On and Instant Off: it instantly “wakes” when you touch its screen or 

briefly press the Power button, and instantly “sleeps” when you briefly press the Power button 

again. The Instant Off feature puts the Tablet into System Suspend mode, a low-power mode 

described in Table 3 below. 

Power States 

The Tablet can be in one of a number of states, induced either by user action or user inaction. 

The table below lists the four Tablet states in order of decreasing power consumption: 

Table 3. Tablet Power States 

Power State Description Initiation of State Move to On Move to Suspend 

ON 

(Full Run Mode) 

DIM 

BACKLIGHT 

(CPU in Full 

Run Mode) 

DISPLAY OFF 

(CPU in Idle 

Mode) 

SUSPEND 

(CPU in Sleep 

Mode) 

Fully on; all 

processes 

enabled. 

Dim backlight; 

system 

processes 

ongoing. 

No backlight; 

no system 

processes 

ongoing. 

No backlight; 

all onboard 

devices shut 

down or in lowpower 

mode. 

Power button pressed; or, 

in User Idle mode, screen 

touched. 

No screen, button, or 

keypad activity for user-set 

period of time. 

No serial, Ethernet, or PC 

Card slot activity for userset 

period of time; or the 

battery voltage drops 

below a Battery Properties 

control panel threshold. 

Choosing Start | Suspend; 

Power pressed; no system 

activity for user-set period 

of time; or voltage drops 

below a Battery Properties 

control panel threshold. 4 

N/A Press Power briefly or 

choose Start | 

Suspend to move 

Tablet to Suspend. 

Touch 

screen to 

return to On. 

Press Power 

briefly to 

return to On. 

Press Power 

briefly to 

return to On. 

Press Power briefly to 

move Tablet to 

Suspend. 

Press Power briefly to 

return to On; press 

Power briefly again to 

move to Suspend. 

Note: Tablet inactivity timeouts are specified using the Power Management Properties control panel (Start 

| Settings | Control Panel). See page 19 for more on this control panel. 

Power Button Functionality 

Briefly pressing the Power button turns on the Tablet or restores full screen activity – or else 

places the Tablet in System Suspend mode where data is preserved in RAM pending return to full 

system use. Pressing the Power button for more than 5 seconds performs a reset of the Tablet 

(for more on reset, see page 33). 

Using the Stylus 

The stylus is used like a mouse to navigate menus and select items on the Tablet touchscreen. 

Tapping: Tap the touchscreen with the stylus to select an item. Double-tap to open an item. 

Tapping the stylus is the equivalent of using your mouse to click an item on your PC screen. 

Dragging: Place the stylus on the touchscreen, then drag the stylus across the screen to select 

text and images, or move program windows. Drag the stylus down a list to select multiple items. 

4 The Tablet will save your work in RAM no matter how it enters System Suspend mode. 

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N/A

4. Align the Touchscreen 


The Tablet touchscreen has a time and temperature-resistant technology that protects the 

sensitivity of screen operations. As a result, you may never need to recalibrate your screen. 

Recalibration realigns the cursor on the screen with the tip of your stylus. If and when 

recalibration is needed: 

1. Display the Stylus Properties control panel by tapping Start | Settings | Control Panel, and 

double-tapping the Stylus icon. 

2. Tap the Calibration tab in the Stylus Properties control panel. 

3. Tap the Recalibrate button. 

4. In the screen that appears (see Figure 2), tap the centers of target locations on the screen 

with the tip of the stylus. The target moves when you have tapped its center. 

If you miss a target, keep the stylus on the screen and slide it over the target center. 

Note: To cancel out of the Recalibrate program, tap the screen in any spot not occupied by a target. 

Figure 2. Tablet Recalibrate Screen 

After successfully tapping target centers in the screen’s center and four corners, the Recalibrate 

program displays a message indicating that new calibration settings have been established. 

To accept the new calibration settings, tap anywhere on the screen to exit the Recalibrate 

program, then tap the OK button on the Stylus Properties control panel. 

To keep the old settings, tap the touchscreen to exit the Recalibrate program, then tap the close 

box instead of the OK button on the control panel. 

5. Set the Date and Time 

The last step in setting up your Tablet is to set the date and time. Tap Start | Settings | Control 

Panel, and double-tap the Date/Time icon to display the Date/Time Properties control panel. 

You can set not only the date and the time, but also the time zone for your locale. 


Using the Tablet 


The DuraMax Tablet 8.4’s external features are designed for use in harsh conditions. Its 

housing, SVGA display, external buttons, and port covers are built to resist impact. 

Power Button 

Figure 3. Tablet Front View 

The Power button on the upper, right-hand side of the Tablet’s housing lets you power on, 

suspend, and reset the Tablet. For more on this button’s functionality, see page 10. 

Enter Buttons 

The Tablet has two Enter buttons that let you select a menu item or make a program entry: 

� The stand-alone Enter button, located on the upper left-hand side of the Tablet housing 

� The Enter button located in the center of the navigation buttons on the keypad 

Either Enter button can be reprogrammed to perform another task, as necessary. 


Keypad 


Located directly under the touchscreen, the Tablet’s keypad provides: 

� An Enter button, surrounded by four navigation buttons, which allow movement of the 

cursor up, down, right, and left. 

Figure 4. Keypad with Evaluation System Legends 5 

� Four keys with these default functions: 

� First key: Brightness – Toggles between the current display brightness and 

maximum brightness 

� Second key: Windows – Press to display the Start menu 

� Third key: Internet – Press to launch Internet Explorer 

� Fourth key: Keyboard – Press to toggle on and off the Input Panel 

Note: To redefine a keypad key’s function: Tap Start | Settings | Control Panel, then double-tap the 

HotKey icon to display the HotKey Properties control panel. Tap Enable Hot Keys, tap the selection 

box corresponding to the key, and browse for the file you wish to map to the key. After selecting the 

file, tap OK to cause the key to activate the function associated with the newly mapped file. 

� Two tri-color red/amber/green indicators: 

� The indicator on the left is available for use by custom application software. 

� The indicator on the right indicates Tablet power status (see Table 2 on page 9). 

Using the Headphone Jack 

The DuraMax Tablet 8.4 lets you listen to music or other audio not only from its speakers, but 

also via the 3.5 mm stereo headphone jack, located on top of the Tablet (see Figure 5 below). 

The headphone jack allows insertion of standard 32 Ω headphones. Headphones must be 

purchased separately. 

Using the Microphone 

To use the DuraMax Tablet 8.4’s microphone to record audio, users must install their own audio 

recording software on the Tablet. 

5 Handhelds designed for customers could have other legends on keypad function keys. 


Connectivity 

Figure 5. Tablet Top View 


Ports and connectors on the top of the DuraMax Tablet 8.4 provide the following connectivity: 

� The 15 VDC power port is designed for use with the product’s AC adapter. 

� The headphone jack can be used with standard headphones. 

� The USB 2.0 Host A-Type connector facilitates connectivity with peripherals, such as a 

keyboard and mouse. It supports data transfer at full-speed (12 Mbit/s) and at low-speed 

(1.5 Mbit/s). 

� The RJ-45 network jack lets you connect an Ethernet network cable. 

� The PC Card slot permits insertion of: 

� PC Cards for storage purposes 

� CompactFlash cards (using adapters) for storage purposes 

� Cellular phone cards for wireless network communications 

� WiFi cards for wireless network communications 

� Additional devices: Contact Grayhill to see if a device is supported. 

For information about the connectors that connect the Tablet to its docking cradle, see page 31. 

Port Covers 

Two port covers are provided for the upper ports and connectors. One covers the PC Card slot. 

The other covers the power, headphone, and network connectors. Screws keep both covers on 

securely. When possible, keep the port covers installed for the protection of your Tablet. 

Note: Both port covers must be properly installed in order to meet the IP67 and/or NEMA 4 seal ratings. 


Taskbar and Start Menu 


When you power on the DuraMax Tablet 8.4, the taskbar with its Start button and other items 

will appear at the bottom of the Tablet touchscreen. 

Taskbar 

Just like the taskbar on your desktop PC, minimized programs can remain in view and be made 

active by tapping a program’s taskbar button. 

Figure 6. Taskbar 

The taskbar shows the time, and devices to which the Tablet is connected. It also contains: 

� The Start button . When tapped, the Start menu appears (see Figure 7 below). 

� Minimized program buttons. When tapped, programs maximize. 

� The Desktop button (to the right of the time display). When tapped, all applications are 

minimized and the user is returned to the desktop. 

� The Input Panel button. When tapped, the Input Panel menu displays (see Figure 8). 

Start Menu 

Tap the Start button to display the Start menu. The Start menu appears, showing the 

Programs, Favorites, Documents, and Settings menus, and other choices. 

Figure 7. Start Menu Programs 


Pre-Installed Programs 


The DuraMax Tablet 8.4 typically is shipped with certain preinstalled programs. When you first 

power on the Tablet, the following programs will appear on the Programs menu: 

• Command Prompt • Microsoft PDF Viewer 

• Internet Explorer • Microsoft PowerPoint Viewer 

• Media Player • Microsoft Word Viewer 

• Microsoft Image Viewer • Windows Explorer 

In addition, multiple Control Panel programs are available by choosing Control Panel on the 

Settings menu. Choosing Start | Settings | Network and Dial-up Connections reveals the Tablet’s 

network programs, including ActiveSync. 

Note: When a Microsoft ActiveSync connection is established between the Tablet and your primary 

computer, you can install other programs on the Tablet. For more on ActiveSync, see page 25. 

Using the Input Panel 

Figure 8. Input Panel Menu 

When entering text without a physical keyboard, you’ll need to use the Tablet’s soft keyboard to 

input data. To activate the Tablet keyboard: 

1. Tap the Input Panel button on the far right of the taskbar. 

2. Tap LargeKB on the Input Panel menu (see Figure 8 above). 

Alternately, the rightmost function key on the keypad toggles this input panel on and off. 

The Tablet displays the soft keyboard (see Figure 9 below). Use the stylus to tap letters, 

numbers, and symbols in the order needed in the text field. 

Figure 9. Input Panel 



If necessary, move the Input Panel by placing your stylus on the panel’s top bar and then 

dragging the panel to the desired position. 

Input Panel Keys 

Most keys on the Input Panel are easily understood, but some keys have special uses: 

� Esc – Escape key: Tap to close a Control Panel program. 

� F1 – F12 – Function keys: Available for use by custom software. 

� win – Windows key: Tap to display the Start menu. 

Movement keys are not represented by arrows, but instead: BS is the backspace key, up is the up 

arrow key, lt is the left arrow key, dn is the down arrow key, and rt is the right arrow key. 

To close the Tablet input panel: 

1. Tap the Input Panel button on the far right of the taskbar. 

2. Tap Hide Input Panel on the Input Panel menu. 

Alternately, the rightmost function key on the keypad toggles the input panel on and off. 

Naming Your Tablet 

In order to use Microsoft ActiveSync (see page 25) to synchronize the information between your 

Tablet and your PC, your Tablet must have a name. To name your Tablet: 

1. Display the System Properties control panel by tapping Start | Settings | Control Panel, and 

double-tapping the System icon. 

2. Display the Tablet keyboard by tapping the Input Panel button on the taskbar, and then 

tapping SoftKB on the Input Panel menu. 

3. Tap the Device Name tab, then tap the Device Name field. 

4. On the Input Panel, tap the letters of the name you want for your Tablet. 

5. Tap the OK button on the System Properties control panel. 

Changing Tablet Settings 

Settings that govern how your DuraMax Tablet 8.4 functions, such as how it connects to the 

Internet and what it does if left idle, are modified using Control Panel programs. Settings are 

stored in permanent flash memory, which persists even if the Tablet’s battery is removed for 

extended periods of time. 

To change a Tablet setting, tap , then tap Settings | Control Panel. 

Figure 10. Tablet Control Panel Programs 



Note: To cause all Control Panel programs to appear on a submenu of the Start | Settings | Control Panel 

menu, tap Start | Settings | Taskbar and Start Menu… In the Taskbar and Start Menu Properties dialog that 

appears, tap the Advanced tab, check the Expand Control Panel checkbox, and tap OK. 

Many Control Panel programs on the Tablet are similar to those on a PC. Since using Control 

Panel programs to adjust settings on a computer is intuitive, we focus here only on those 

programs that help you manage your Tablet’s power. These programs include Battery 

Properties, Display, and Power Management Properties. 

Battery Properties 

Because the DuraMax Tablet 8.4 runs on battery power when used as a portable computer, it is 

important to determine how much battery power is left. You can see how much Tablet battery 

power remains and how much time remains before battery power runs low by viewing the 

Battery Power tab on the Battery Properties control panel. 

Figure 11. Low Battery Alarm Tab 

The control panel’s Low Battery Alarm and Critical Battery Alarm tabs let you set low and 

critical battery power thresholds respectively, as well as set auditory and/or visual alarms to 

notify you when battery power gets low. The Tablet can also be set to move into Display Off or 

Suspend mode when these thresholds are reached. For more information about these modes, see 

page 10 as well as the following page. 

Display 

One of the keys to extending battery life is managing the Tablet’s LCD screen’s backlight, 

which can consume a significant amount of power. The Brightness/Contrast tab in the Display 

program lets you reduce backlight power consumption to conserve power whenever you wish. 

In full daylight, you may need to set the Tablet to full brightness. At night or in places where 

less ambient light is present, this tab lets you adjust the Tablet’s backlight to a lower setting. 

Figure 12. Display’s Brightness Tab 

Note: Since contrast is automatically adjusted on the DuraMax Tablet 8.4 display, the Contrast slider is 

dimmed. 


Power Management Properties 


The power schemes in the Power Management Properties program are similar to those in your 

PC’s Power Options Properties control panel program. There are two power schemes – one for 

a Tablet running on external power and one for a Tablet running on battery power. 

Figure 13. Power Schemes Tab 

� Dim Backlight – Sets the Tablet to dim the touchscreen backlight after a period of user 

inactivity lasting minutes, hours, or days – or to never dim the backlight. In Dim 

Backlight mode, user-initiated system processes will still be running. When the backlight 

is dimmed, touching the screen returns the Tablet to an active state. 

� Display Off – Sets the Tablet to turn off the backlight after a period of system inactivity 

lasting minutes, hours, or days – or to never turn off the backlight. Although no system 

processes are running when the Tablet is in Display Off mode, your work is preserved in 

RAM. With a Tablet in this mode, press Power to reactivate the Tablet. 

� Suspend – Sets the Tablet to turn off the backlight and go into Suspend mode after a 

period of inactivity lasting minutes, hours, or days – or to never automatically go into 

Suspend mode. This mode substantially conserves power by turning off the backlight and 

shutting down or drastically reducing power to unused system components, while 

preserving your work in RAM. When you press Power to resume from Suspend, screen 

contents will be as they were prior to going into Suspend mode. 

Note: If possible, save your work before leaving your Tablet unattended for any lengthy period of time. 


Power Button Operation 


How the power button works is easily configured from the standard shipping. 

The Power Button can be configured for 1 of 4 different options when pressed. 

1. Standby – When configured for the Standby option, the unit will be put into Standby (also 

called Suspend) mode when the power button is pressed and released. To wake the unit up 

and resume operation, press and release the power button again. 

2. Power Down – When configured for the power down option the unit will immediately shut 

down when the power button is pressed and released, Pressing and released the power 

button again will power up and reboot the unit. This would effectively be like a “cold 

boot” of the unit. 

3. Reset – When configured for the Reset option, the unit will immediately reboot when the 

power button is pressed and released. This is effectively a “warm boot” of the unit. 

4. Select – When configured for the Select option, a dialog box will be displayed when the 

power button is pressed and released. The dialog box will allows the user to select weather 

to put the unit in Standby, Power Down, or Reset. 

To configure the unit for one of the option, to the /Windows directory on the unit and run the 

program called PowerCfg.exe. The configuration program will read the registry to determine 

which option the power button has been configured for. The first time the configuration 

program is run, the following message will be displayed: 



This is because there is no registry entry saved yet. Just click “OK’ and the following window 

will appear: 

Click on the radio button corresponding to the desired option and click “OK’. The option will 

then be saved in the registry. The next time the configuration program is run, the radio button 

for the saved option will be selected. 

When the power button is pressed, the unit will then function according to the configured option. 

Option #4 “Select” is the default setting, which will be used until and option is saved using the 

PowerCfg.exe configuration program as described above. 

OEM Launcher 

The DuraMaxT come pre-installed with OEM Launcher that allows the customer to launch their 

custom application upon startup of the device. 

• Read the value of the registry key “LaunchApplication in 

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHNIE\SOFTWARE\GRAYHILL\OEMLAUNCHER] 

• If an application is specified in the key, 

• Search the CF card for the application and launch the application is found 

• If application not found/launched, 

• Search the USB Flash drive for the application and launch the application if found 

• ELSE IF an application is NOT specified in the key, 

• Launch ALL application (*.EXE) found on CF card under \Storage Card\StartUp 

• Launch ALL application (*.EXE) found on CF card under \Hard Disk\StartUp 

Note: The “standard” method of launching application from the Flash disk )\Storage\Startup) is 

still available as well. 


Storing Data 


There are many ways to store data when using the DuraMax Tablet 8.4. You can save data to: 

� Tablet built-in flash memory 

� PC Card Memory or CompactFlash memory cards installed in the PC Card slot 

� Another computer via a wired or wireless connection 

Built-In Flash Memory 

In addition to 32, 64 or 128 MB of RAM, the DuraMax Tablet 8.4 provides 64 MB of nonvolatile 

flash storage. Once content is saved to flash memory, it is permanently stored until you 

delete it. No loss of data stored in flash memory occurs even if you reset the Tablet. 

PC Card Slot Use 

The PC Card slot on the top of the Tablet is a Type II slot that allows insertion of Type II PC 

Cards, as well as Type I CompactFlash cards installed in Type II CompactFlash PC Card 

adapters. The PC Card slot also accommodates cellular and WiFi cards (see page 29 for 

information about using wireless cards with the Tablet). 

The slot is equipped with a hold-down bar that keeps installed cards solidly in place and 

unaffected by vibrations or rough handling (see Figure 14 below). Cards are ejected using an 

ejector button. 

Figure 14. PC Card Slot With Hold-Down Bar 

Note: When using PC Cards and CompactFlash cards, you must reinstall the PC Card slot cover to meet 

the IP67 and/or NEMA 4 seal ratings. 

The following two sections provide instructions for installing and de-installing memory cards. 

PC Card Installation 

To install a PC Card in the PC Card slot: 

1. Remove the four screws that hold down the cover plate, as necessary. 

2. Loosen the hold-down bar screw, and slide the hold-down bar out of the way. 

3. Press the ejector button once to eject the button and another time to eject any card currently 

in the slot. 

4. Holding the Type II PC Card with its label toward the back of the Tablet, insert the card into 

the slot, and gently but firmly seat it in the slot. 

5. Put the hold-down bar in contact with the card and tighten its screw. 

6. Replace the cover plate and reinstall its four screws. 


Wired Communications 

CompactFlash Card Installation 


The steps for installing and de-installing CompactFlash (CF) cards in the Tablet’s PC Card slot 

are similar to those for PC Cards. However, the Type I CF card is first inserted into a Type II 

CompactFlash adapter, and the adapter – with the CF card’s label turned toward the back of the 

Tablet – is inserted into the PC Card slot until it seats in the slot. 

Wired data communications on the Tablet let you surf the Web, send and receive Web-based 

emails, access the corporate file server, print on your department’s printer, and synchronize files 

between the Tablet and your primary computer. Wired communications are achieved by: 

� Directly connecting the Tablet to your network using an Ethernet cable 

� Connecting the Tablet in the Tablet docking cradle via USB cable to your primary 

computer 

Connecting Via Ethernet 

Before using Ethernet to connect to the network, check with your system administrator for 

network settings. Then insert a 10/100 Ethernet cable connector into the RJ-45 connector on the 

top of the Tablet. Insert the connector on the other end of the cable into an Ethernet port on your 

network. 

Open the Network Connections folder by tapping Start | Settings | Network and Dial-up 

Connections, then double-tap the Ethernet Settings icon to display the Ethernet Settings dialog. 

Dynamic IP Address Assignment 

If network addresses are automatically assigned: 

1. Tap the Obtain an IP address via DHCP button on the IP Address tab. 

2. Tap OK. 

3. Double-tap Ethernet Settings again to review, on both the IP Address and Name Servers 

tabs, the IP addresses dynamically resolved for your Tablet. 

4. Tap the dialog’s close box. 

Note: DHCP supports a mix of dynamic and static IP addresses, so you can also specify static IP addresses 

(if your system administrator says they are needed) in the Primary DNS and Secondary DNS fields. 

Static IP Address Assignment 

If your system administrator provides specific network addresses to enter into the Ethernet 

Settings dialog box: 

1. Tap the Specify an IP Address button on the IP Address tab. 

2. Enter the specified network addresses in the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway 

fields. 

3. Tap the Name Servers tab, and enter IP addresses in the Primary DNS and Secondary DNS 

fields. 

4. Tap OK. 


Configuring and Opening a Connection 


Double-tap the Make New Connection icon to configure an Ethernet connection. Once you have 

configured a connection, a new icon (named My Connection by default) appears in the Network 

Connections folder. Double-tap this icon to connect with the network. You can then open 

Internet Explorer on your Tablet and send Web-based emails or connect to Web sites. You can 

also use Microsoft ActiveSync to connect to your primary computer. 

Note: You must configure ActiveSync before using ActiveSync to synchronize files over an Ethernet 

connection. See the ActiveSync sections on the next few pages for more information. 

Connecting Via the Dock 

Grayhill designed the Tablet docking cradle for easy transfer of files between the Tablet and 

your primary computer. Once your Tablet is connected through the dock to your computer, you 

can use ActiveSync for synchronizing data, moving or copying files between your Tablet and 

your computer, keeping both systems up-to-date. 

Note: With automatic data synchronization, ActiveSync writes the most recent version of a file on your 

Tablet or on your primary computer over a less recent version of a file with the same name on the other 

computer. If you choose automatic synchronization, you will want to carefully select data types for 

synchronization; you may even rename files you do not want to be automatically updated. 

Software can be installed on your Tablet by first installing it on your primary computer, 

selecting the newly installed software in ActiveSync for automatic synchronization, and then 

connecting the Tablet to your computer using ActiveSync. Once connected, the new software 

folder and files will be detected and transferred to your Tablet. 

Note: You de-install Tablet programs using the Tablet’s Remove Programs control panel. 

Figure 15. Tablet in Docking Cradle 

Placing the Tablet in the Dock 

Insert the Tablet (with its touchscreen facing you) gently but firmly into the dock until the 

Tablet’s connectors connect with the dock’s connectors. Provide power to the dock by attaching 

the AC adapter first to the dock’s power port, then to an electrical outlet. 

Note: Do not connect the dock to your primary computer if this is the first time your Tablet and your primary 

computer will be connected. 



Installing ActiveSync on Your Primary Computer 

Microsoft ActiveSync is pre-installed on the Tablet, but may not be installed on your primary 

computer. Run a search for ActiveSync on your primary computer if you are uncertain whether 

or not it is installed on the computer. 

If the ActiveSync application is not present on your primary computer, download the most 

current version of ActiveSync from: 

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/downloads/default.mspx. Note that ActiveSync 

installation steps may vary from the steps given here. 

After starting ActiveSync Setup on your primary computer, you will be asked for the folder in 

which ActiveSync should be installed. Grayhill recommends the default folder. Click Next. 

Connecting the Dock to Your Computer 

When the ActiveSync Setup program’s Get Connected dialog appears (see Figure 16), use the 

USB cable to connect the dock (containing your Tablet) to your primary computer. 

Figure 16. ActiveSync Get Connected Dialog 

To connect the dock to your primary computer, simply insert the USB B-Type male connector 

on the USB cable into the Tablet docking cradle’s USB Client port, and insert the USB A-Type 

male connector into the USB Host port on your primary computer. Click Next. 

Choosing the ActiveSync Partnership Type 

ActiveSync offers two ways to connect the Tablet to your computer. These different types of 

connections are called partnerships. The next dialog that appears (see Figure 17) during 

ActiveSync Setup asks for you to choose one of two types of partnerships: a Standard 

Partnership or a Guest Partnership. There are advantages and disadvantages to each type of 

partnership, as you can see in Table 4 below, which presents the pro’s and con’s of each 

partnership type. 


Figure 17. ActiveSync Partnership Dialog 

Table 4. Partnership Pro’s and Con’s 


Connection Type Advantages Disadvantages 

Standard 

Partnership 

Guest 

Partnership 

Easier: Files on each computer 

are automatically synchronized. 

More Convenient: After the first 

time, you instantly connect via 

wired or wireless LAN. 

Faster: Subsequent connections 

are speedier, totally automatic. 

More Flexible: This partnership 

offers more file-sharing options. 

In Sync: Your Tablet’s clock is 

automatically set to the time on 

your primary computer’s clock. 

More Control: Files are manually 

moved/copied between computers. 

Safer: Since you’re in control of 

file synchronization, data cannot 

be inadvertently written over. 

Faster Setup: There are fewer 

questions asked when setting up 

this partnership type. 

Allows for Multiple Partners: 

This partnership is for use on 

shared or borrowed computers. 

Less Control: File updating is 

automatic; correct file updating is 

dependent on correct setup. 

Less Safe: Unintended file 

updates are possible. 

Lengthier Setup: There are more 

questions to answer upon first 

choosing this partnership. 

Doubly Wrong: If your primary 

computer’s clock is wrong, your 

Tablet’s clock will be wrong. 

Synchronization Less Certain: 

Since file updating is manual, there 

may be inconsistencies. 

Takes Longer: Manual updating 

requires attention to detail. 

Slower Connections: Each time 

you connect, ActiveSync will ask if 

you want a Guest or a Standard 

Partnership connection. 

Less Convenient: You cannot 

connect via wireless LAN. 



Standard Partnership 

If ease of connecting and transferring data is what you want, choose the Standard Partnership to 

have selected data automatically synchronized each time you connect using ActiveSync. 

You can establish one Standard Partnership with your primary computer, or you can establish 

two Standard Partnerships – perhaps one with your desktop computer, and one with your laptop. 

Guest Partnership 

Choose a Guest Partnership if you share a computer with someone else, or if you are borrowing 

someone else’s computer. You can set up multiple Guest Partnerships. 

If you can’t decide on a partnership type, establish a Guest Partnership until such time that you 

are more comfortable with a Standard Partnership. Remember, with a Guest Partnership, you 

can opt for a Standard Partnership connection each time you connect. 

Indicating Your Partnership Choice 

Once you have decided on the partnership type, check the checkbox by that type, and click Next. 

Entering Your Tablet’s Name 

Enter your Tablet’s name in the next dialog box, and click Next. 

Note: The name you provide in ActiveSync must be the same name you gave your Tablet using the Tablet’s 

System Properties control panel (see page 17). 

Selecting Information for Synchronization 

If you have selected a Standard Partnership, the next dialog (see Figure 18 below) will ask you 

to indicate data type targets that you want to be automatically synchronized. 

1. Check the checkboxes by data types you want ActiveSync to automatically synchronize. 

2. Uncheck the checkboxes by data types that are not to be automatically synchronized. 

3. To customize settings for programs/files within data types, select the data type, then click 

the Settings… button. 

4. When finished, click Next. 

Figure 18. Selecting Data Types for Synchronization 


Running ActiveSync 


ActiveSync compares the data on your Tablet with the data on your PC, and then updates each 

location with the most recent information. To run ActiveSync using the dock connection, follow 

these steps: 

1. First start ActiveSync on your primary computer. 

2. Connect the dock, with the Tablet installed in it, to your PC using the USB cable. 

ActiveSync automatically establishes a connection. This may take several seconds. 

3. With a Guest Partnership, ActiveSync will ask if you want to connect using your Guest 

Partnership or with a Standard Partnership. If you stay with a Guest Partnership: 

� On your primary computer, open Windows Explorer and double-click the Explore 

icon to view the file structure on your Tablet. 

In the Explore window (see Figure 19 below), the Tablet file structure looks and 

acts like the file structure displayed in the Windows Explorer window on your PC. 

� Manually copy and paste files in between the two file structure windows. 

4. With a Standard Partnership, ActiveSync automatically synchronizes the data types you 

selected for synchronization, using any customized settings you chose. 

� To change ActiveSync’s data types or settings, click Tools, Options in the 

ActiveSync program running on your primary computer. 

� Once synchronization is complete, open Windows Explorer and double-click the 

Explore icon to review the files ActiveSync has automatically updated for you. 

Figure 19. Microsoft Explore Window 

Disconnecting ActiveSync 

To avoid connection problems, disconnect ActiveSync on your Tablet before closing ActiveSync 

on your primary computer: 

1. Tap the ActiveSync connection icon on the Tablet taskbar. 

2. Tap Disconnect in the dialog that appears. 

3. Remove the USB cable from the Tablet dock and from your primary computer. 


Wireless Communications 


The portability of the DuraMax Tablet 8.4 combined with its wireless options lets you to go 

online wherever your work takes you. 

PC Card Slot 

The Tablet’s PC Card slot accommodates the following kinds of Type II wireless PC Cards that 

let you communicate with the outside world: 

� IEEE 802.11a, 802.11b, or 802.11g compliant cards for data communications 

Contact Grayhill to have any wireless option pre-installed internally into the DuraMax Tablet, 

thus leaving the PC Card slot open for other uses. 

Note: If the PC Card slot hold-down bar gets in the way when installing a PC Card, simply remove it. 

WiFi Communications 

The DuraMax Tablet 8.4 works with Windows CE .NET compatible WiFi PC Cards that are 

compliant with the IEEE 802.11b, and 802.11g wireless networking standards. Wireless 

networking cards use secure encryption methods, so you can feel confident that the information 

you send is securely communicated to its intended recipients, and no one else. 

Installing WiFi Software 

WiFi support for the Grayhill 802.11 option comes pre-installed. 

Installing the WiFi Card 

To install a WiFi card in the PC Card slot: 

1. Remove the four screws that hold down the cover plate, as necessary. 

2. Loosen the hold-down bar screw, and slide the hold-down bar out of the way. 6 

3. Press the ejector button once to eject the button and another time to eject any card currently 

in the slot. 

4. Holding the WiFi card with its label toward the back of the Tablet, insert the card into the 

slot, and gently but firmly seat it in the slot. 

5. Place the hold-down bar in contact with the card and tighten its screw. 

Note: Some WiFi card integrated antennas may prevent reinstallation of the cover plate. 

6 If the hold-down bar prevents proper installation of the WiFi card, remove the hold-down bar entirely. 


Configuring the WiFi Card 


Once the WiFi card is installed, follow the manufacturer’s instructions to configure its wireless 

network settings. Check with your system administrator to find out if your corporate network(s) 

use the wireless network infrastructure mode or the ad hoc mode. 

Most corporate wireless LANs (WLANs) operate in infrastructure mode, providing wireless 

access points (located in one or more networks) so users can connect to wired LAN services like 

printers or file servers. 7 However, your company may have one or more WLANs with no access 

points (in addition to or instead of infrastructure WLANs), where no wired LAN services are 

needed. These ad hoc networks permit computer-to-computer communications only. 

Whether using infrastructure or ad hoc communications, select the name of the network to which 

you want the Tablet to communicate from the list of available networks. If no networks are 

listed, you’ll need to know the SSID 8 for the infrastructure or ad hoc network, so you can add 

the network to your wireless network list. 

In Windows CE .NET, a WiFi card will automatically attempt to connect to the first network in 

its network list. If it fails to connect, or if it loses the association with that network, the card will 

try the next network in the list. To cause the card to initially connect to a network further down 

in your wireless network list, you’ll need to reconfigure the card to select that network. 

Using the WiFi Card 

With a WiFi card configured to connect to an infrastructure network, whenever you’re in range 

of an access point in that network, you can upload data to a company database, locate documents 

on a company server, etc. You can communicate with an associate whenever you’re within 

range of the associate’s WiFi card, whether the WiFi card is configured for an infrastructure 

network or an ad hoc network. Wireless network ranges currently average up to 160 feet. 

Note: If your network uses access points but you work in areas with no access points, you can store data on 

the Tablet and upload it to a company database when your wireless connection is reestablished. 

Installed WiFi Support 

The duramax tablet WiFi option currently only supports Summit WiFi cards that can be 

purchased from Grayhill. For more information on setting up and using the summit WiFi card 

and its capabilities please refer to http://summitdatacom.com/documentation.htm 

7 In infrastructure mode, users can also communicate directly with each other – not using access points to do so. 

8 The SSID, or service set identifier, differentiates one WLAN from another. Access points and devices connect to a specific WLAN using the same SSID. 



Accessories This section provides further information on Tablet accessories, as well as the Grayhill part 

numbers with which to order the accessories. 

Tablet Docking Cradle 

The Tablet docking cradle is designed to supply power to the Tablet battery as well as to allow 

easy synchronization of files on your Tablet and primary computer. To install the Tablet in the 

docking cradle, insert it (with its touchscreen facing forward) into the dock, then seat the Tablet 

in the dock, ensuring that the eight connectors on the bottom of the Tablet (see Figure 20 below) 

are in contact with the eight connectors on the dock. 

Figure 20. Tablet Docking Connectors 

Power is supplied to the dock using the Tablet AC adapter and power cord to connect the dock’s 

power port to an electrical outlet. The docking cradle has two USB Host connectors on the 

front, two USB Host connectors on the back, and a USB Client connector on the back (primarily 

for ActiveSync use). To order one or more DuraMax Tablet 8.4 docking cradles from Grayhill, 

use Grayhill Part Number 01DURA-T-CRADle. 

Stylus 

Figure 21. Tablet in Docking Cradle (Rear View) 

The DuraMax Tablet 8.4’s simple plastic stylus is designed for resistive touchscreens. Because 

some applications provide large buttons that can be selected by fingers, you may not always use 

the stylus. To order a Tablet stylus from Grayhill, use Grayhill Part Number 01Z5223-1. 

USB Cable 

The USB cable shipped with the Tablet is a standard USB 2.0 cable with an A-Type male 

connector on one end and a B-Type male connector on the other end. The A-Type connector 

connects to the host computer or device; the B-Type connector connects to peripheral devices. 

The Tablet USB cable is provided to connect the Tablet dock’s USB Client port with your 

primary computer’s USB Host port. Any standard USB 2.0 cable can be used for this 

connection or other Tablet USB connections. To order a USB 2.0 cable from Grayhill, use 

Grayhill Part Number 01HH5288-1. 


AC Adapter 


Only AC adapters supplied by Grayhill should be used with the DuraMax Tablet 8.4. The 

Tablet AC adapter is designed to be electrically compatible with the Tablet and its dock. To 

order the Tablet’s AC adapter from Grayhill, use Grayhill Part Number 01DURA-T-CBL. 

! WARNING: Use only the Grayhill-supplied Tablet AC adapter with the DuraMax Tablet 8.4 or the 

Tablet docking cradle. Use of another AC adapter may cause a fire or an explosion. 

Spare/Replacement Battery Packs 

DuraMax Tablet 8.4 Lithium Ion battery packs have long battery lives. Even so, eventually you 

will need to replace the battery, so you should probably have a spare battery pack on hand. 

Tablet battery packs ship with approximately 50% charge. A spare Tablet battery pack, stored 

separately (not installed in a Tablet), should be usable for up to one year. 

If a Tablet will not be used and must be stored for a long period of time, remove the battery pack 

from the Tablet and store it separately (see page 9 for information on battery pack removal). 

CAUTION: If Tablet batteries are stored either fully charged or fully discharged, the capacity of the batteries 

could be affected. Store batteries charged to about 50% and removed from the unit. 

To order one or more DuraMax Tablet 8.4 battery packs from Grayhill, use Grayhill Part 

Number 01DURA-T-BATT. 


Troubleshooting Guide 

Tablet does not turn on. 

Problem Cause Solution 


Battery not charged. Charge or replace battery (see page 7 or page 9). 

Voltage dropped below a threshold, 

below which it does not function. 

Recharge or replace battery (see page 7 or page 9). 

Battery incorrectly installed. Ensure battery is properly installed (see page 9). 

Tablet is unresponsive. System crashed. Press Power >5 seconds to perform hard reset. 

Tablet is still unresponsive after hard 

reset has been performed. 

Tablet turns itself off. Voltage dropped below threshold, 

causing Tablet to shut down. 

Tablet does not turn on using 

replacement battery. 

Rechargeable battery does not 

charge. 

System crashed. Recycle power to all onboard devices including monitor chip: 

1) Remove AC adapter. 2) Remove battery for 10 minutes. 

3) Reinstall battery and AC adapter. 4) Press Power briefly. 

Recharge or replace battery (see page 7 or page 9) before 

pressing Power briefly to use Tablet again. 

Battery incorrectly installed. Ensure battery is properly installed (see page 9). 

Replacement battery was in storage 

more than a year. 

Power supply was removed before 

battery was recharged. 

Battery and ambient temperatures too 

high for Tablet to recharge. 

Ambient temperature too low to 

recharge Tablet. 

Recharge or replace battery (see page 7 or page 9). 

Consider recharging additional spare batteries to about halfpower. 

Reconnect to power supply and allow battery to go through 

full charging cycle (2 hours for 80% charge, 5 hours for 

100% charge). 

Move to a cooler spot - such as an air-conditioned room - 

and recharge battery. See page 7 for temperature 

information. 

Move to a warmer spot – such as a heated room - and 

recharge battery. See page 7 for temperature information. 

Battery has to be recharged too often. Battery capacity has faded. Replace battery (see page 9). 

Power indicator is blinking red. 

Power indicator is solid red. 

Low battery alarm sounds and/or 

message appears. 

Critical battery alarm sounds and/or 

message appears. 

Touchscreen display is not bright or 

dim enough. 

Battery charge is running low. Recharge battery (see page 7). 

Battery is dead. Replace battery (see page 9). 

Battery is incorrectly installed. Ensure battery is properly installed (see page 9). 

Battery is damaged. Replace battery (see page 9). 

Battery power reached low battery 

threshold set in Battery Properties. 

Battery power reached critical battery 

threshold set in Battery Properties. 

Brightness of display is determined by 

Display control panel setting. 

Backlight is dim. User inactivity caused Tablet to move 

to Dim Backlight mode. 

Touchscreen display is off. 

Tapping touchscreen menus, buttons, 

etc., selects incorrect items. 

User chose Start | Suspend or 

pressed Power with display on or dim. 

System inactivity caused Tablet to 

move to Display Off mode. 

Further inactivity caused Tablet to 

move to Suspend mode. 

Voltage dropped below a user-set 

threshold, causing Tablet to move to 

Display Off mode. 

Voltage dropped below a user-set 

threshold, causing Tablet to move to 

Suspend mode. 

Touchscreen cursor not aligned with 

stylus. 

Recharge battery (see page 7). See also Battery Properties 

description on page 18. 

Recharge battery (see page 7). See also Battery Properties 

description on page 18. 

Use the Brightness slider in the Display control panel to 

adjust touchscreen brightness. 

Touch screen to reactivate Tablet. See Power Management 

Properties (page 19). 

Press Power button briefly to reactivate Tablet (see page 

10). 


10). See also Power Management Properties (page 19). 


10). See also Power Management Properties (page 19). 


10). Recharge battery (see page 7). See also Battery 

Properties description on page 18. 


10). Recharge battery (see page 7). See also Battery 

Properties description on page 18. 

Recalibrate touchscreen using Stylus Properties control 

panel (see page 11). Tap OK when finished recalibrating. 

No sound is audible. Volume setting low or muted. Set volume to adequate level on Volume & Sounds 

Properties control panel. Examine settings on Output and 

Input tabs as well as Volume tab. When done, tap OK. 



ActiveSync connection not achieved. 

Files not intended for ActiveSync 

update were updated. 

ActiveSync does not transfer files via 

wireless LAN. 

Difficulty installing PC Card. 

No data is transmitted, or data 

transmitted is incomplete. 

Message appears stating Tablet’s 

memory is full. 

ActiveSync connection was started on 

Tablet instead of host computer. 

ActiveSync software incorrectly 

installed. 

At end of last session, user closed 

ActiveSync on host before closing it 

on Tablet. 

At end of last session, USB cable was 

removed before ActiveSync session 

closed. 

At end of last session, wireless device 

was removed from PC Card slot 

before ActiveSync session closed. 

Information type selected for 

synchronization was incorrect. 

Not all files of a certain information 

type should be updated. 

The first time ActiveSync is used, file 

synchronization must take place over 

a wired connection. 

You selected a Guest Partnership in 

ActiveSync. 


Start ActiveSync on host computer, not Tablet. 

Uninstall, then reinstall ActiveSync software. 

Close ActiveSync on Tablet before closing it on host 

computer. 

Close ActiveSync on Tablet and on host computer before 

removing USB cable. 

Close ActiveSync on Tablet before removing wireless 

device. 

Ensure correct information types are selected in the Select 

Synchronization Settings dialog. 

In Select Synchronization Settings dialog, customize settings 

by clicking information type, then Settings… button. 

Use an Ethernet connection, or else place Tablet in dock 

and use a USB connection, for initial ActiveSync file 

synchronization. 

Select a Standard Partnership on a temporary or permanent 

basis. 

PC Card is not Type II. Use a Type II PC Card, or a Type I CompactFlash card in a 

Type II CompactFlash card adapter. 

CompactFlash adapter is not Type II. Use a Type I CompactFlash card in a Type II CompactFlash 

card adapter. 

Hold-down bar prevents installation. Remove hold-down bar and screw. After card installation, 

reinstall hold-down bar, if possible, to secure card. 

Incorrect cable configuration. See your system administrator. 

Tablet incorrectly installed in dock. Ensure Tablet is correctly seated in docking cradle. 

Tablet was removed from dock during 

data communications. 

WiFi or cellular PC Card was removed 

during data communications. 

PC Card hold-down bar does not 

secure WiFi or cellular PC Card. 

WiFi card is out of range of access 

point or of another WiFi card user. 

Cellular PC phone card is out of range 

of cellular base station. 

WiFi or cellular PC Card software is 

incorrectly installed. 

WiFi card software is incorrectly 

configured. 

Memory allocation for storage is too 

low. 

Memory allocation for programs is too 

low. 

Too many files are stored on Tablet. 

Replace Tablet in docking cradle and retransmit data. 

Replace PC Card in PC Card slot and retransmit data. 

Tighten hold-down bar’s screw; retransmit data. 

Transmit data when in range. 

Reconfigure card to connect to another network, and 

transmit data. 

Transmit data when in range. 

Follow manufacturer’s directions closely to correct software 

installation, then transmit data. 

Ensure correct SSID is configured and correct WLAN is 

selected, then transmit data. 

Ensure correct infrastructure/ad hoc network setting, then 

transmit data. 

Use Memory tab on System Properties control panel to 

allocate more memory to storage. 


allocate more memory to programs. 

Delete old files on Tablet to recover memory; or save them 

to a memory card and then delete them. 

If you use ActiveSync, older files can remain on the host 

computer, but older files and perhaps other files should be 

unchecked in the ActiveSync Settings dialog. 



Out-of-memory message appears 

when receiving data on Tablet over 

wired or wireless connection. 

Maintenance 

Too many programs are installed on 

Tablet. 

Not enough free memory on Tablet to 

receive data. 


Use Remove Programs control panel to remove unused 

programs and recover memory. 


allocate more memory to storage, or delete unused files 

and/or programs. The Tablet requires at least twice as much 

free memory as the size of data being sent. 

The DuraMax Tablet 8.4 is an exceptional handheld computer whose ruggedness, reliability, and 

ability to perform under extreme weather conditions have been proven in test after test. See the 

Environmental Qualifications section on page 38 and the Regulatory Information section starting 

on page 39 for test details. 

Cleaning the Tablet 

The surface of the Tablet’s touchscreen and housing may occasionally need cleaning during the 

course of normal use. Follow these instructions when cleaning your Tablet: 

� Clean the touchscreen using a soft cloth moistened with diluted window-cleaning 

solution. Dry the screen with a soft, dry cloth. 

� Clean the Tablet’s housing using a soft cloth moistened with soap (e.g., dish detergent) 

and water. Dry using a soft, dry cloth. 

� Do not use abrasive cleaning agents on either the touchscreen or the housing. 

Care of the Touchscreen 

The Tablet’s touchscreen is composed of an industrial-strength substrate that passes the 

EN 50021 High Level Impact testing. To keep the touchscreen in optimal condition: 

� Avoid scratching the touchscreen. 

� Use the supplied stylus or a plastic-tipped pen intended for use with a resistive 

touchscreen. 

� Never use a regular pen, pencil, or other sharp object on the touchscreen. 

� Avoid impacts of sharp and/or hard objects with the touchscreen. 

Water 

The Tablet is considerably water-impermeable. Its impermeability depends on the extent of 

exposure to water or humidity, as well as on how well its housing is secured. For example, you 

can use the Tablet with neither port cover installed in humid weather, but if precipitation begins, 

you should promptly ensure both Tablet port covers are securely installed. 

A Tablet whose port covers are well-secured can be exposed to water or precipitation, but: 

� Even though the DuraMax Tablet 8.4 meet the requirements of IP67 (submersion in three 

feet of water for 30 minutes with no leaks), it is NOT intended for use underwater. If the 

unit is accidentally dropped into liquid, remove it immediately and continue working. 

When the Tablet is no longer exposed to water or precipitation, dry it thoroughly with a soft 

cloth. 


Shock 


The Tablet has passed rigorous shock tests, including mechanical shock, vibration, impact, and 

drop tests (see pages 38 and 39). These precautionary measures are advised: 

� Reinstall Tablet port covers, whenever possible, to avoid damage to the connectors, the 

PC Card slot, or PC Cards. 

� Take care not to drop the Tablet or to subject it to strong impact. Each impact will 

decrease the Tablet’s ability to withstand future impacts. 

� Do not use extreme force when setting the Tablet down. 

� Do not plug the Tablet or the Tablet docking cradle into an electrical outlet during 

electrical storms. 

Heat and Cold 

Although the Tablet can be used indoors or outdoors where temperatures may be extreme: 

� Do not use or leave the Tablet near a heat source like a blast furnace, fireplace, radiator, 

kiln or oven. 

� Do not use the Tablet when temperatures drop below -20° C (-4° F) or rise above 60°C 

(140° F). Use above 60° C (140° F) will risk battery failure or even fire and/or 

explosions. 

Battery Disposal 

When a Tablet battery pack must finally be discarded: 

� Discard the used Lithium Ion battery according to your company’s or community’s 

regulations. 

� If at all possible, dispose of the battery by dropping it off at a used battery collection 

facility or a hazardous waste facility. 


Safe Use of Your Tablet 


� Use only the Grayhill-supplied AC adapter with the Tablet or the Tablet dock. Use of 

another AC adapter may cause a fire or an explosion. 

� Always connect the AC adapter first to the Tablet or Tablet dock, then to the outlet. 

� Provide a properly grounded supply for the Tablet’s AC adapter to avoid electrical shock. 

� Before plugging the power cord into an electrical outlet, make sure the outlet’s voltage 

and frequency match that of the AC adapter. 

� If using an extension cord with the provided AC adapter, make sure that the total current 

rating of the product does not exceed the current rating of the extension cord. 

� Never put the Tablet into a fire or place it on any heat source, because it may explode. 

Ergonomic Recommendations 

To eliminate or minimize the risk of ergonomic injury, follow the general recommendations 

listed below. Consult with your Human Resources Department to ensure you are meeting your 

company’s safety programs in order to prevent employee injury. 

� Provide a suitable working environment. 

� Provide adjustable workstations. 

� Provide adequate clearance. 

� Maintain a natural posture, avoiding awkward positions. 

� Perform tasks at appropriate heights. 

� Keep frequently used objects within easy reach. 

� Reduce or eliminate repetitive movement. 

� Reduce or eliminate excessive force. 

� Reduce or eliminate vibration. 

� Improve work procedures. 

� Take periodic rest breaks. 

To eliminate or minimize the risk of ergonomic injury while working with or carrying the 

Tablet, follow the specific recommendations listed below. 

� Place the Tablet in a position that lets you view and touch the display without strain. 

� Place the Tablet in a position where the sun’s rays or artificial lights do not adversely 

reflect on the touchscreen, causing eyestrain. 

� Do not place the Tablet on a surface where vibrations may cause difficulty of use. 

� If you experience difficulty in selecting items on the touchscreen, open the Stylus 

Properties control panel and recalibrate. 

� Install the Tablet’s handle on the side that makes carrying the Tablet easier and offers 

less chance for the Tablet to encounter objects that you pass. 

� When carrying the Tablet, set it down on a stable surface whenever possible to avoid 

strain. 


Environmental Qualifications 


The DuraMax Rugged Computer-Tablet 8.4 has passed numerous tests that prove it can 

withstand extreme environmental conditions as well as rough handling. The following 

paragraphs enumerate the multiple environmental qualifications that the Tablet has earned. 

Operating Temperature 

The Tablet has an established operating temperature range of -20° to 60° C (-4° to 140° F), 

having passed test Nb of the IEC 60068-2-14 standard, “Environmental testing - Part 2: Tests. 

Test N: Change of temperature.” These IEC tests determine the ability of equipment to 

withstand rapid changes of ambient temperature. 

Storage Temperature 

The Tablet has an established storage temperature range of -20° to 60° C (-4° to 140° F), having 

passed test Bb of the IEC 60068-2-2 standard, “Environmental testing - Part 2: Tests. Tests B: 

Dry heat.” This IEC test determines the ability of non-heat-dissipating equipment to withstand 

dry heat with a gradual change of temperature. 

Humidity 

The Tablet has been proven to withstand 95% non-condensing per the IEC 60068-2-3 standard, 

“Environmental testing - Part 2: Tests. Test Ca: Damp heat, steady state,” severity 10 days. 

Vibration 

The Tablet has been proven to withstand the severity of 2.0g of accelerated (10-150 Hz) 

sinusoidal vibration on each axis, per the IEC 60068-2-6 standard, “Environmental testing - Part 

2: Tests - Test Fc: Vibration (sinusoidal).” 

The Tablet also passed the Vibration test per method 514.5, procedure I, 10-500 Hz, each axis of 

MIL-STD-810F, “United States Department of Defense Test Method Standard for 

Environmental Engineering Considerations and Laboratory Tests.” 

Mechanical Shock 

The Tablet has been proven to withstand the severity of 50g for 11 ms, half sine on each axis, 

per the IEC 60068-2-27 standard, “Environmental testing - Part 2: Tests - Test Ea and guidance: 

Shock.” This IEC test applies to equipment which, during transportation or in use, may be 

subjected to relatively infrequent, non-repetitive shocks. 

Seal Testing (With Port Covers On) 

The Tablet meets the NEMA 4 rating as per the NEMA 250 standard, “Enclosures for Electrical 

Equipment (1000 Volts Maximum),” which covers descriptions and applications, features and 

test criteria, and design tests of all NEMA type enclosures (except for rotary type apparatus). 

The Tablet meets the IP67 rating as per the IEC 60529 standard, “Degrees of protection provided 

by enclosures (IP Code),” which classifies the degrees of protection provided by enclosures for 

electrical equipment with rated voltages not exceeding 72.5 KV. 

The Tablet passed the Sand and Dust seal test per NEMA 250. 


Impact 


The extreme ruggedness of the Tablet’s touchscreen was proven via high-level impact testing 

and strength verification using the British Standard EN 50021 standard, “Electrical apparatus for 

potentially explosive atmospheres – Type of protection ‘n’.”, High Level Impact, with 500g 

load, 20 times. 

Drop Testing 

Summary of Features 

9 See page 7 for more information on Tablet battery life. 

The Tablet passed a Drop Test consisting of a four foot drop, twenty six times on a single unit 

per MIL-STD-810F, “United States Department of Defense Test Method Standard for 

Environmental Engineering Considerations and Laboratory Tests.”, method 516.5, procedure IV. 

Fully Environmentally Sealed 

Large 8.4" SVGA (800x600) 16-Bit Color Display: Enhanced color TFT for daylight 

viewability; 400 nit brightness (CCFL) – Indoor-only versions available for customerconfigured 

versions 

Ruggedness: Solid housing; industrial-strength touchscreen with time and temperature-control 

technology, which ensures no drift 

Long Battery Life: 8 hours at default settings with new battery 9 

Easy Battery Recharging: Via docking cradle or AC adapter 

Dimensions: 9.98" wide x 8.66" high x 1.91" deep 

Weight: 4.2 lbs. with battery 

Operating System: Windows CE .NET Version 4.20 

Installed Services: ActiveSync, Microsoft Windows Networking, FTP server, SQL Server, Complete 

Power management 

Installed Components: MFC (Microsoft foundation classes), .NET Compact Framework,Scripting 

Support (JavaScript and VB Script) 

Processor: Intel ® XScale 400 MHz 

64 MB RAM: Main Memory 

64 MB Non-Volatile Flash Memory: Storage Area 

Expandable Storage: PC Cards, CompactFlash cards with adapter 

Wired Connections on Tablet: One 10/100 Ethernet port and one USB 2.0 Host port; the latter 

permits connections to peripherals, e.g., a keyboard 

Wired Connections on Docking Cradle: Four USB Host ports and one USB Client port; the 

latter is used primarily for Microsoft ActiveSync file transfers with a host computer 

Wireless Options: WiFi (802.11b/g) 

Audio In: Microphone for recording audio 

Audio Out: Two speakers and a headphone jack for listening to audio 


Regulatory Information 


The DuraMax Tablet 8.4 has passed numerous tests to certify that they meet operational and 

safety requirements. 

DuraMax Tablet 8.4 Certifications 

The DuraMax Tablet 8.4 conforms to all relevant essential requirements and other applicable 

provisions that have been imposed upon it for both domestic and international use. In the 

sections that follow, the Tablet’s agency certifications are listed and the specific attributes 

gauged in certification testing are enumerated. 

Marking 

Declaration of Conformity – Europe 

According to the European EMC Directive, 89/336/EEC, Article 10(1), the Manufacturer has 

determined harmonized standards, which allow for the presumption of conformity with the 

essential requirements of the directive, and tested the Product to these standards. 

Manufacturer’s Name: Grayhill, Inc. 

Manufacturer’s Address: 561 Hillgrove Avenue, 

LaGrange, IL 60525-5997 

Declares, under our sole responsibility, that the product: 

Product Name: DuraMax Tablet 8.4 

Model Number: DuraMax Tablet 8.4 

Product Options: ALL 

Conforms to the following standards of the European Economic Area (EEA): 

Emissions and Susceptibility 

The Tablet is certified to comply with the CENELEC standard EN 55011, “Industrial, scientific 

and Medical (ISM) radio-frequency equipment – Radio disturbance characteristics,” for Class A 

equipment with radio emissions at 3 meters. 

The Tablet is certified to comply with the CENELEC EN 61000-6-2 standard, “Electromagnetic 

compatibility (EMC) – Part 6-2: Generic standards – Immunity for industrial environments.” 


Agency Certification – U.S.A. 


In the United States, the DuraMax Tablet 8.4 has received the following certifications: 


This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, 

pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable 

protection against harmful 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 harmful interference to radio communications. 

Operation of this equipment is subject to the following two conditions: 

1) This device may not cause harmful interference. 

2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that causes 

undesired operation. 

Agency Certification – Canada 

In Canada, the DuraMax Tablet 8.4 has received the following certifications: 


This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. 

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. 


AC adapter ....................................................................... 8, 32 

ActiveSync ..........................................................16, 24–28, 39 

disconnecting ................................................................... 28 

entering Tablet name........................................................ 27 

Explore window ............................................................... 28 

installation........................................................................ 25 

Installer ............................................................................ 25 

partnerships................................................................ 25–27 

running ............................................................................. 28 

selecting data types .......................................................... 27 

audio..................................................................................... 39 

battery................................................................................... 32 

alignment tabs .................................................................... 7 

discharging......................................................................... 9 

disposal ............................................................................ 36 

installation.......................................................................... 7 

life ................................................................................ 7, 39 

Lithium Ion .................................................................. 7, 32 

replacement........................................................................ 9 

storage.......................................................................... 8, 32 

temperatures....................................................................... 7 

Battery Properties Control Panel.......................................... 18 

Brightness key...................................................................... 13 

British standards................................................................... 39 

buttons 

Desktop ............................................................................ 15 

ejector............................................................................... 22 

Enter................................................................................. 12 

Input Panel ....................................................................... 15 

navigation......................................................................... 13 

power ............................................................................... 12 

calibration............................................................................. 11 

CE Marking.......................................................................... 40 

certifications 

Tablet ......................................................................... 40–41 

USA ................................................................................. 41 

communications 

WiFi ........................................................................... 29–30 

wired .......................................................................... 23–28 

CompactFlash 

card................................................................................... 39 

Type I......................................................................... 22–23 

connecting 

via dock and USB ...................................................... 24–25 

via Ethernet ................................................................ 23–24 

Control Panel.................................................................. 18–19 

data storage..................................................................... 22–23 

de-installing Tablet software ................................................ 24 

Dim Backlight mode ............................................................ 19 

Display Control Panel .......................................................... 18 

Display Off mode........................................................... 18–19 

docking cradle ...................................................................... 31 

connecting via ............................................................ 24–25 

connectors ........................................................................ 31 

ports ..................................................................... 25, 31, 39 

drop testing........................................................................... 39 

ejector button........................................................................ 22 

Index 


EMC Directive 

Europe.............................................................................. 40 

emissions certification 

Canada 

Tablet ........................................................................... 41 

Europe.............................................................................. 40 

USA 

Tablet ........................................................................... 41 

ergonomic recommendations ............................................... 37 

Escape key............................................................................ 17 

Ethernet 


port............................................................................. 14, 39 

Settings program .............................................................. 23 

FCC Part 15 

Tablet ............................................................................... 41 

flash memory............................................................ 17, 22, 39 

headphone jack..................................................................... 13 

hold-down bar ................................................................ 22, 29 

HotKey Properties Control Panel ......................................... 13 

ICES-003.............................................................................. 41 

IEEE 802.11 ................................................................... 29, 39 

impact testing ....................................................................... 39 

indicators.............................................................................. 13 

power ................................................................................. 9 

user-programmable ............................................................ 9 

Input Panel ..................................................................... 16–17 

installing 

battery ................................................................................ 7 

Tablet software................................................................. 24 

instant on/off ........................................................................ 10 

Intel XScale.......................................................................... 39 

Internet 

key.................................................................................... 13 

IP address assignment .......................................................... 23 

IP67 rating................................................................ 14, 22, 38 

keyboard...........................................................See Input Panel 

Keyboard key ....................................................................... 13 

keypad .................................................................................. 13 

changing function keys .................................................... 13 

legends ............................................................................. 13 

LANs.................................................................................... 30 

maintenance.................................................................... 35–36 

mechanical shock testing...................................................... 38 

microphone........................................................................... 13 

MIL-STD-810F.................................................................... 39 

modes 

ad hoc............................................................................... 30 

Dim Backlight.................................................................. 19 

Display Off................................................................. 18–19 

infrastructure.................................................................... 30 

Suspend.................................................................. 7, 18–19 

System Idle....................................................................... 10 

System Suspend ............................................................... 10 

User Idle........................................................................... 10 

NEMA 250 standard............................................................. 38 

NEMA 4 rating......................................................... 14, 22, 38 


NMB-003 ............................................................................. 41 

operating temperatures ......................................................... 38 

PC Card................................................................................ 39 

installation.................................................................. 22–23 

Type II........................................................................ 22–23 

Type II adapter........................................................... 22–23 

port covers...................................................................... 14, 22 

power 

button ......................................................................... 10, 12 

indicator conditions............................................................ 9 

port................................................................................... 14 

Power Management Properties Control Panel................ 18–19 

pre-installed programs.......................................................... 16 

RAM..................................................................................... 39 

Recalibrate program ............................................................. 11 

RJ-45 network jack......................................................... 14, 23 

safety certification 

Europe.............................................................................. 40 

USA ................................................................................. 41 

set date/time ......................................................................... 11 

Start menu ...................................................................... 15–16 

Storage 

Card folder ......................................................................... 9 

folder.................................................................................. 9 

storage temperatures............................................................. 38 

stylus 

calibration ........................................................................ 11 

usage ................................................................................ 10 

Stylus Properties Control Panel............................................ 11 

Suspend mode ............................................................ 7, 18–19 

System Idle mode................................................................. 10 

System Properties Control Panel.......................................... 17 

System Suspend mode.......................................................... 10 

Tablet 

AC adapter ....................................................................... 32 

accessories.................................................................. 30–32 

battery 

disposal ........................................................................ 36 

installation...................................................................... 7 

replacement.................................................................... 9 

spare............................................................................. 32 

storage............................................................................ 8 

certifications............................................................... 40–41 

cold boot .......................................................................... 10 

connectivity................................................................ 13–14 

de-installing software....................................................... 24 

dimensions ....................................................................... 39 

drop testing....................................................................... 39 

ergonomic recommendations ........................................... 37 

extreme environments ........................................................ 4 

flash storage ..................................................................... 39 

handle................................................................................. 4 

housing............................................................................... 4 

impact testing................................................................... 39 

installing software............................................................ 24 

instant on/off .................................................................... 10 

keypad........................................................................ 12–13 

maintenance ............................................................... 35–36 


mechanical shock testing.................................................. 38 

naming ............................................................................. 17 

operating 

system .......................................................................... 39 

temperatures................................................................. 38 

ports ........................................................................... 14, 39 

powering on ..................................................................... 10 

processor .......................................................................... 39 

RAM ................................................................................ 39 

regulatory information ............................................... 40–41 

reset............................................................................ 10, 33 

ruggedness........................................................................ 39 

safe use............................................................................. 37 

set date/time ..................................................................... 11 

settings ....................................................................... 17–19 

setup............................................................................. 5–11 

storage temperatures ........................................................ 38 

stylus ............................................................................ 4, 31 

submersion ......................................................................... 4 

vibration testing................................................................ 38 

weight............................................................................... 39 

taskbar .................................................................................. 15 

touchscreen 

alignment.......................................................................... 11 

no drift.............................................................................. 39 

SVGA................................................................................. 4 

troubleshooting............................................................... 33–35 

Type I 

CompactFlash card..................................................... 22–23 

Type II 

PC Card...................................................................... 22–23 

PC Card adapter ......................................................... 22–23 

USB 

A-Type connector ................................................ 14, 25, 31 

B-Type connector....................................................... 25, 31 

cable................................................................................. 31 

Client port ............................................................ 25, 31, 39 


Host port .................................................................... 31, 39 

speeds........................................................................... 14 

version ......................................................................... 25 

vibration testing.................................................................... 38 

WiFi 

card 

configuration.......................................................... 29–30 

installation.................................................................... 29 

Windows CE .NET compatible.................................... 29 

communications ................................................... 29–30, 39 

networks 

access points ................................................................ 30 

ad hoc .......................................................................... 30 

infrastructure................................................................ 30 

SSID............................................................................. 30 

Windows 

CE .NET, version 4.20 ..................................................... 39 

key.................................................................................... 13 

WLANs ................................................................................ 30

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