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This user’s guide has been developed for a Thor VM3 with a Microsoft
®
Windows
®
Embedded Standard 2009, Windows
®
7 Pro-
fessional or Windows
®
Embedded Standard 7 operating system.
This user’s guide has been developed for a Thor VM3 with a Microsoft
®
Windows
®
7 Professional or Windows
®
Embedded
Standard 7 operating system.
This user’s guide has been developed for a Thor VM3 with a Microsoft
®
Windows
®
10 Enterprise operating system.
Out of the Box
The following items may be packaged separately:
•Thor VM3
• Standard or Enhanced Dock (includes 10-60VDC power cable)
• RAM or U-Bracket vehicle mount kit
If you ordered additional accessories for the Thor VM3, verify they are also included with the order. Keep the original packaging
material in the event the Thor VM3 should need to be returned for service. For details, see Product Service and Repair (page
10-1).
Initial Setup for Thor VM3
This page lists a quick outline of the steps you might take when setting up a new Thor VM3. More instruction for each step is
listed later in this guide.
Contact Technical Assistance (page 10-1) if you need additional help.
Hardware Setup
1. Install RAM Mount (page 4-4) or Install U Bracket Mount (page 4-13) to the vehicle.
2. Place Thor VM3 in the Dock (page 4-2).
3. Secure the optional external keyboard to either an integrated or remote mounting bracket.
4. Connect Cables (page 4-16) for any peripherals.
5. Connect Power (page 4-17).
6. Secure all cables in Strain Relief Cable Clamps (page 4-16).
7. Press the Power Switch (page 3-4) on the dock to the on position.
8. Press the Power Button (page 3-4) on the Thor VM3.
9. Perform Touch Screen Calibration (page 5-42) (not required for PCAP touch screen).
Software
Languages
The Thor VM3 is shipped with a multi-language operating system. To change the language displayed, go to the User
Interface Language tab of the Regional Settings (page 5-54) control panel. Available languages are displayed in a
pull-down list. After selecting the desired language a reboot may be necessary. Use the Restart option on the
Registry (page 5-55) control panel to reboot.
The Thor VM3 may be shipped with an English only operating system (OS). Contact Technical Assistance (page 10-1)
for the availability of OS files for other languages. See Thor VM3 OS Upgrade (page 5-11) for OS update installation
information. The language installed is identified on the Software tab of the About (page 5-15) control panel.
The Thor VM3 may be shipped with an English only operating system. Contact Technical Assistance (page 10-1) to
order a Thor VM3 Recovery DVD (page 5-48) in a different language. The language installed is identified on the Soft-
ware tab of the About (page 5-3) control panel.
The language selection and installation process varies by operating system: