Siemens SIMATIC IPC MD-34A Operating Instructions Manual page 55

Hardware function
NOTICE
The rechargeable battery can be swapped during operation without switching off the tablet.
If the integrated back-up battery has insufficient power for this or is not activated, the tablet
de-energizes. Irrevocable data loss and damage to the tablet may result.
• Back up your data from the ongoing operation.
• Press the "Settings" icon in the HotTab toolbar. If the charge level of the back-up battery
• Press the "Battery hot swap" icon just before you swap the battery during operation. This
Observe the notes and additional steps to be taken in the following table.
Icon Hardware
function
WLAN
WWAN
4G/LTE
GPS
Bluetooth
MD-34A
Operating Instructions, 08/2023, A5E52427535-AA
Risk of data loss and device damage from battery hot swapping
is "Low", first charge the battery from the power supply unit.
Do not press the "Battery hot swap" icon and do not remove the battery as long as the
charge level of the back-up battery is "Low".
Charge the integrated back-up battery every 2 months to avoid deep discharge.
activates the back-up battery.
Notes and additional steps
1. Turn on the WLAN in the "Device ON/OFF".
2. Open the network connection via the icon in the Windows Notification Center. A list of avail-
able wireless networks is displayed.
3. Double-click on a network to establish a connection to it. When prompted, enter the net-
work ID and password.
The "Network connection" icon in the Windows Notification Center shows the connection status:
The more bars, the better the connection.
Requirement: The SIM card has been inserted (4G/LTE devices), see "Inserting the SD card
(Page 36)" section.
The "Network connection" icon in the Windows Notification Center shows the connection status:
The more bars, the better the connection.
Only required if a running program uses the GPS function for determining the location or for
positioning.
To start the Bluetooth, you need to do the following tasks.
1. Select Start > Settings > Bluetooth & devices, then turn Bluetooth on.
2. Turn on the Bluetooth in the "Device ON/OFF".
3. Open the Bluetooth shortcut menu via the icon in the Windows Notification Center.
4. To add a device, select "Add Bluetooth device". Windows automatically searches for any
Bluetooth devices.
5. Select the Bluetooth device to be connected and follow the instructions on the screen.
When the coupling is complete, you can use the Bluetooth device.
Operating the device
5.2 HotTab
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