Getac S400G2 User Manual R0527 Win7 W S400 G2

2014-07-05

• Table of Contents
• 1 Getting Started
  • Getting the Computer Running
    • Unpacking
    • Using the Tether (Optional)
    • Connecting to AC Power
    • Turning On and Off the Computer
      • Turning On
      • Turning Off
  • Taking a Look at the Computer
    • Front Components
    • Rear Components
    • Right-Side Components
    • Left-Side Components
    • Top-open Components
    • Bottom Components
• 2 Operating Your Computer
  • Using the Keyboard
    • Typewriter Keys
    • Cursor-Control Keys
    • Numeric Keypad
    • Function Keys
    • Fn Key
    • Hot Keys
    • Windows Keys
  • Using the Touchpad
    • Configuring the Touchpad
  • Using the Touchscreen (Optional)
    • Using Multi-touch Gestures (Optional)
  • Using the Quick Buttons
  • Using the DVD Drive
    • Inserting and Removing a Disc
  • Using the Network Features
    • Using the LAN
    • Using the Wireless LAN
      • Turning On/Off the WLAN Radio
        • To turn on the WLAN radio:
        • To turn off the WLAN radio:
      • Connecting to a Wireless Network
  • Using the Bluetooth Feature (Optional)
    • Turning On/Off the Bluetooth Radio
      • To turn on the Bluetooth radio:
      • To turn off the Bluetooth radio:
    • Connecting to another Bluetooth Device
  • Using the Fingerprint Scanner
  • Using the WWAN Feature (Optional)
    • Installing a SIM Card
    • Turning On/Off the WWAN Radio
      • To turn on the WWAN radio:
      • To turn off the WWAN radio:
    • Setting up a WWAN Connection
• 3 Managing Power
  • AC Adapter
  • Battery Pack
    • Charging the Battery Pack
    • Initializing the Battery Pack
    • Checking the Battery Level
      • By Operating System
      • By Gas Gauge
    • Replacing the Battery Pack
    • Battery Low Signals and Actions
  • Power-Saving Tips
• 4 Expanding Your Computer
  • Connecting a VGA or HDMI Display Monitor
  • Connecting a Serial Device
  • Connecting a USB Device
  • Connecting an eSATA Device
  • Connecting an IEEE 1394 Device
  • Connecting Audio Devices
  • Using Smart Cards
  • Using PC Cards
  • Using ExpressCards
  • Using Storage Cards
  • System Memory Upgrade
  • Replacing the Hard Disk Drive
• 5 Using BIOS Setup
  • When and How to Use
  • Information Menu
  • Main Menu
  • Advanced Menu
    • HDD Preheat keeps the hard disk drive’s temperature above 5oC (41oF) during system shutdown period as long as external AC power is connected. When set to Enabled, the optional heater will automatically turn on if the hard disk drive’s temperature dro...
  • Security Menu
  • Boot Menu
  • Exit Menu
• 6 Using Getac Software
  • Using G-Manager
    • System Tab
    • Battery Tab
      • Battery Information
      • Charging Mode
      • Gauge Reset
    • ECO Tab
    • ECO Information
      • Profile Settings
    • Antenna Tab
    • Monitoring Tab
      • Items to Monitor
      • Monitoring Options
      • Starting and Stopping the Monitoring
    • GPS Status Tab
  • Quick Button Definition Utility
  • Using Getac Smart Tag (Optional)
    • Reading Tags
    • Options Menu
• 7 Caring for the Computer
  • Protecting the Computer
    • Using an Anti-Virus Strategy
    • Using the Cable Lock
  • Taking Care of the Computer
    • Location Guidelines
    • General Guidelines
    • Cleaning Guidelines
    • Battery Pack Guidelines
    • Touchscreen Guidelines
  • When Traveling
• 8 Troubleshooting
  • Preliminary Checklist
  • Solving Common Problems
    • Battery Problems
      • The battery does not charge (Battery Charge indicator does not light amber).
      • The operating time of a fully charged battery becomes shorter.
      • The battery operating time indicated by the battery meter does not match the actual operating time.
    • Bluetooth Wireless Transmission Problems
      • I cannot connect to another device with Bluetooth wireless technology.
    • Display Problems
      • Nothing appears on the screen.
      • The characters on the screen are dim.
      • Bad dots appear on the display at all times.
      • The external monitor displays nothing.
      • Simultaneous display/multi-display does not work.
    • DVD Drive Problems
      • The DVD drive cannot read a disc.
      • You cannot eject a disc.
    • Hardware Device Problems
      • The computer does not recognize a newly installed device.
    • Hard Disk Drive Problems
      • The hard disk drive error message appears on the screen.
      • The hard disk drive operations seem slow.
      • The hard disk drive in-use indicator glows without blinking.
    • Keyboard and Touchpad Problems
      • The keyboard does not respond.
      • Water or liquid is spilt into the keyboard.
      • The numeric keypad is disabled.
      • The touchpad does not work, or the pointer is difficult to control with the touchpad.
    • LAN Problems
      • I cannot access the network.
    • Power Management Problems
      • The computer does not enter Sleep or Hibernation mode automatically.
      • The computer does not enter Sleep or Hibernation mode immediately.
      • The computer does not enter Hibernation mode with the Fn+F12 hot keys.
    • Software Problems
      • An application program does not work correctly.
    • Sound Problems
      • No sound is produced.
      • Distorted sound is produced.
      • The sound system does not record.
      • The external microphone or audio device does not work.
    • Startup Problems
      • When you turn on the computer, it does not respond and the Power Indicator does not light green.
      • When you turn on the computer, it stops after POST.
    • WLAN Problems
      • I cannot use the WLAN feature.
      • Transmission quality is poor.
      • Radio interference exists.
      • I cannot connect to another WLAN device.
      • I cannot communicate with the computer in the network when Infrastructure mode is configured.
      • I cannot access the network.
    • Other Problems
      • The date/time is incorrect.
  • Restarting the Computer
  • System Recovery
    • System Restore, Refresh, or Reset (for Windows 8 Models)
      • To restore your computer to an earlier point in time:
      • To refresh your computer without affecting your files:
      • To remove everything and reinstall Windows:
    • System Recovery (a Tool for Windows 7 Models)
• A Specifications
• B Regulatory Information
  • On the Use of the System
    • Class B Regulations
      • USA
        • Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement
      • Canada
        • Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations Class B Compliance Notice
    • Safety Notices
      • About the Battery
        • Caution Texts Concerning Lithium Batteries
        • Attention (for USA Users)
      • About the AC Adapter
      • About the DC Fan
  • On the Use of the RF Device
    • USA and Canada Safety Requirements and Notices
      • Radio Frequency Interference Requirements and SAR
        • Use in specific environments:
        • Antenna use:
        • Explosive Device Proximity Warning
        • Antenna Warning
        • Use on Aircraft Caution
        • EMC Requirements
      • Canada Radio Frequency Interference Requirements
    • European Union CE Marking and Compliance Notices
      • Statements of Compliance
      • Local Restrictions of 802.11a/g/n Radio Usage
        • General
        • Belgium and the Netherlands
        • France
      • Turning Off the Wireless LAN Radio