Mister Tablet hardware overview

PURPOSE

This document will cover the contents of your Mister tablet kit and explain the function of each part of the tablet.

VIDEO

PROCESS

What is in the Box?

Battery charging dock
Tablet charging dock.
Tablet

Unboxing the Tablet

The Battery Charging station.
- The battery charging station has four slots for batteries
- The Mister tablet comes with four batteries
  - 1 pre-installed in the tablet
  - 3 spares
Next, the tablet docking station.
- On the docking station you'll notice there are two guideposts
- These help attach the tablet safely to prevent damage
On the back of the docking station, are the following connections:
- - 1 microphone port
  - 1 headphone port
  - 2 USB ports
  - 1 network port
  - 1 display port
  - 1 HDMI port
  - 1 VGA port
  - 2 serial ports
  - 1 power connection
    - NOTE: The power cord is included.
    - NOTE: Only the power connection will be used.
Next, the tablet itself.
1. After opening the tablet box at the very top is a spare screen protector.
2. NOTE: The tablet itself comes with a screen protector pre-installed.
3. IMPORTANT: Please store the spare screen protector in a safe location.
Now, the hand strap.
- The hand strap has brackets that it connects to on the back of the Tablet.
- We will cover those mounting points later in the document.
There should also be a shoulder strap
1. NOTE: This ships separately from the other boxes.
2. We will cover the mounting points later in this video.
That is everything included in the box.

Comparison between Mister and MLA Tablets

Micrologic (MLA) Tablet Overview

On the top side of Micrologic is the barcode scanner, headphone jack, and credit card swiper.
On this side we have the barcode scanner button.
At the bottom we have the docking station connector.
On the opposite side from the first barcode scanner button, we have the power port, USB port, power button and another barcode scanner button.
On the backside we have the battery and the rear facing camera

Mister Tablet Overview

The Mister Tablet is slightly larger and more ruggedized than the Micrologic tablet.
- This allows the Mister Tablet to be better protect against damage.
On the front is a front facing camera, this is disabled by default.
On the right are the LED indicators. These show power status, battery life, and wireless status.
On the left is the Credit Card Reader or a Credit Card Swiper (MSR).
- The tablet will either have an EMV reader or an MSR (swiper).
- The reader can be folded behind the tablet when not in use.
On the top side are the power button and the barcode scanner.
On the left side are the following items:
- Volume up and down buttons
- SIM/Micro SD card port
- HDMI port
- USB 3.0 port
  - The MSR or EMV Reader will use this port
- USB type C port
- Audio & microphone ports
- Network port.
- NOTE: All these connections are covered to help protect them.
On the bottom are the following:
- The docking station connector, including the guideposts for the charging station
- The D rings at the corners, this is where to connect the shoulder strap.
On the right side, opposite of the EMV reader, is a power connector
- NOTE: If the docking station is not functioning, this plug can be used to charge the tablet directly
On the backside are the hand strap mounting points at the four corners, battery connections, and barcode scanner buttons.

Battery Changes

On the back of the Mister Tablet, there are 3 tabs that hold the battery cover in place.
- Green indicates the tabs are in the locked position
- Red indicates the tabs are in the unlocked position.
Start by sliding the side tabs to the unlocked-red position.
Next slide the middle tab to the unlocked-red position
After all three tabs are unlocked, lift up the tab side of the battery clover plate.
- NOTE: it will not lift very far.
Once it is lifted, pull straight back and away from the tablet.
Slide the battery towards the locking tabs.
The battery will then lift out.
Insert a new battery.
Slide the battery away from the locking tabs.
Be sure it is seated fully.
Next slide the battery cover plate back into place.
Slide the middle tab to the locked-green position.
Finally slide the side tabs to the locked-green position.
To power on the Mister tablet, push and hold the power button for two seconds.
- NOTICE: The LED indicator light on the front turns green and the EMV reader display shows it’s boot up process has started.
To use the new Mister Tablet, it must be configured in the database.
This is a one-time process that does require assistance from the Mister IT Service Desk.
Once you have your new Mister Tablet powered on, please contact the Mister IT Service Desk for assistance.

HISTORY

Revised Date Revised By Revisions 3/21/2023 Matt Jessee Created Document 11/7/2024 Andrew Poskey Updated formatting 3/14/2025 Andrew Poskey Updated title and content formatting