MilDef Crete RK786EX Notebook Computer User Manual RK786 EX

MilDef Crete Inc. Notebook Computer RK786 EX

Users Manual

NOTEBOOK COMPUTER RK786 USER’S GUIDE
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Federal Communications Commission Statement 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. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: ---Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. ---Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. ---Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. ---Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Regulatory information / Disclaimers Any changes or modifications (including the antennas) made to this device that are not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Safety Information In order to maintain compliance with the FCC RF exposure guidelines, this equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body. Use only with supplied antenna. This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
CE Products with the CE Marking comply with both the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European Community. Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European Norms: EN 55022 ( CISPR 22 ) Radio Frequency Interference EN 55024 ( EN61000-4-2, EN61000-4-3, EN61000-4-4, EN61000-4-5, EN61000-4-6,EN61000-4-8,EN61000-4-11,EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3) Generic Immunity Standard EN 60950 ( IEC950 ) Product Safety R&TTE (CE) MANUAL REGULATORY REQUIREMENT (WLAN - IEEE 802.11b/g) 802.11b/g Restrictions: European standards dictate maximum radiated transmit power of 100mW EIRP and frequency range 2.400-2.4835GHz. In France, the equipment must be restricted to the 2.4465-2.4835GHz frequency range and must be restricted to indoor use.
CE Declaration of Conformity Is herewith confirmed to comply with the requirements set out in the Council Directive on the Approximation of the Laws of the Member States relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility (89/336/EEC), Low- voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) and the Amendment Directive (93/68/EEC), the procedures given in European Council Directive 99/5/EC and 89/336EEC. The equipment was passed. The test was performed according to the following European standards. EN 300 328 V.1.4.1 (2003-04) EN 301 489-1 V.1.4.1 (2002-04) / EN 301 489-17 V.1.2.1 (2002-04) EN 50371:2002 EN 60950:2000 UL, TÜV AC Adapter (TÜV includes EN60950 LVD) E-Mark Registered: e13
Power Conservation This computer consumes much less power than conventional computers; however, power consumption may be reduced by properly configuring the Power Management Setups. It is recommended that the power saving functions be enabled even when not running on battery power. Power Management generally does not degrade system performance while saving power. Material Safety and Recycling All materials used in the construction of this unit are recyclable or environmentally friendly. No CFC or related materials were used in the manufacturing process or inside the product. Please recycle the packing materials, and at the end of the computer's life, all other materials in accordance with the local regulations. Please refer “Material and Recycling” for the contents of the materials.
CONTENTS GETTING STARTED ............................................................................................ 1 UNPACKING ........................................................................................................................... 1 QUICK OPERATION ............................................................................................................ 2 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS ....................................................................................... 3 USEFUL INFORMATION................................................................................ 7 LOCATION............................................................................................................................... 7 RUGGEDNESS........................................................................................................................ 7 OPERATING SYSTEMS....................................................................................................... 8 AC ADAPTER ....................................................................................................................... 8 BATTERY................................................................................................................................. 9 BOOT UP AND POST...................................................................................................... 10 STANDBY/HIBERNATE/RESUME............................................................................... 11 SHUTDOWN.......................................................................................................................... 11 RTC......................................................................................................................................... 11 REPLACING MODULES ................................................................................................... 11 COMPONENTS AND FUNCTIONS.................................................... 13 KEYBOARD........................................................................................................................... 13 FLOPPY DISK DRIVE ....................................................................................................... 14 PRINTER CABLE................................................................................................................. 14 HARD DISK DRIVE........................................................................................................... 14 CD-ROM DRIVE.............................................................................................................. 15 PCMCIA CARDS.............................................................................................................. 15 DOCKUNDER (OPTIONAL)............................................................................................. 15 OPTIONAL DEVICES........................................................................................ 20 MEMORY CARD................................................................................................................. 20 LAN AND FAX/MODEM CARD ................................................................................. 20 DVD ROM DRIVE.......................................................................................................... 20
CD-RW DRIVE.................................................................................................................. 20 DVD-RW DRIVE ............................................................................................................. 20 2ND HDD................................................................................................................................20 TOUCH SCREEN ................................................................................................................. 20 PCMCIA COVER ............................................................................................................. 21 VEHICLE ADAPTER .......................................................................................................... 21 DOCKUNDER ....................................................................................................................... 21 SPECIFICATIONS.................................................................................................. 22 CPU......................................................................................................................................... 22 MEMORY............................................................................................................................... 22 DISPLAY ................................................................................................................................22 KEYBOARD........................................................................................................................... 22 FLOPPY DISK DRIVE ....................................................................................................... 23 HARD DISK DRIVE........................................................................................................... 23 CD-ROM DRIVE .............................................................................................................. 23 I/O PORTS ............................................................................................................................. 24 AC ADAPTER ..................................................................................................................... 24 EPS / F10903-A ......................................................................................................................... 24 BATTERY............................................................................................................................... 25 SYSTEM UNIT DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT........................................................... 25 MATERIALS AND RECYCLING .................................................................................... 25 ENVIRONMENTAL ............................................................................................................. 26 BIOS SETUP.................................................................................................................. 27 MAIN MENU........................................................................................................................ 27 ADVANCED MENU ........................................................................................................... 29 I/O DEVICE CONFIGURATION SUB-MENU ........................................................... 29 SECURITY MENU............................................................................................................... 30 POWER MENU..................................................................................................................... 32 BOOT MENU........................................................................................................................ 32 EXIT MENU.......................................................................................................................... 33 UTILITIES AND DRIVERS.......................................................................... 34
CHIPSET ................................................................................................................................. 34 VGA UTILITY .................................................................................................................... 34 DISPLAY CAPABILITY..................................................................................................... 34 USB 2.0 ................................................................................................................................35 TOUCH SCREEN DRIVER ............................................................................................... 36 CD-ROM DRIVER........................................................................................................... 36 PCMCIA DRIVER............................................................................................................ 36 AUDIO DRIVER................................................................................................................... 36 LAN CARD DRIVER........................................................................................................ 36 FAX/MODEM CARD DRIVER....................................................................................... 36 MAINTENANCE / SERVICE...................................................................... 37 CLEANING............................................................................................................................. 37 TROUBLESHOOTING......................................................................................................... 37 RMA SERVICE................................................................................................................... 37
Getting Started 1 GETTING STARTED Unpacking The following components come with your computer. If anything is missing or damaged please notify the dealer immediately. • Computer unit • Removable FDD or CD-ROM (one of them is installed on computer and the other as accessory) • AC Adapter • AC Power Cord • Utility Diskettes or CD • User's Guide • External Keyboard Adapter Cable • Printer adapter cable • Carrying Bag
Getting Started 2 Quick Operation • Loosen the battery screw, remove the battery insulation sheet, and then re-position the battery for operation. • Attach the AC adapter and charge battery for at least 10 minutes. • Turn ON the computer by pressing the power switch momentarily. • Turn OFF the computer using either one of the following procedures: 1. Press power switch to “Shut down”, “Standby”* or “Hibernate”* dependent on operating system (OS) and power management settings. 2. Press power switch for 4 seconds for a “Hard” power off. System shuts down immediately without saving any data or parameters. *: Some operating systems may not support these functions. 3. Click Start → Shut Down in Windows to turn OFF. Driver or application software installation may be necessary for further operation.
Getting Started 3 Controls and Indicators Controls and Indicators (Upper) 1. (Reserved) 2. PCMCIA 3. Keyboard Number Lock 4. Keyboard Caps Lock 5. Keyboard Scroll Lock 6. HDD in use 7. Battery Charge 8. Power indicator 9. Power switch 10. Touch pad left button 11. Touch pad
Getting Started 4 12. Touch pad right button Controls and Indicators (Right) FDD Configuration: 1. FDD in use 2. Diskette eject button CD-ROM Drive Configuration: 1. CD-ROM eject button 2. CD-ROM in use
Getting Started 5 Controls and Indicators (Left) 1. External Keyboard + PS/2 port 1. LAN Jack 2. IEEE1394 port (Fire Wire) 3. IEEE1394 port 4. USB port (Universal Serial Bus) 5. USB port (Universal Serial Bus) 6. PCMCIA Slots 7. External Speaker Jack 8. Ear Phone Jack 9. Microphone Jack 10. Optional COM port 11. Optional COM port 12. Modem Jack
Getting Started 6 Controls and Indicators (Rear) 1. Optional Military connector port 2. Optional Military connector port 3. DC Power Jack 4. External DVI port 5. External RGB Monitor Port 6. Printer/External FDD Port* 7. Docking Port 8. Serial Port COM2 9. Serial Port COM1 *: The port is a dual function port and default as printer output. System will detect the device attached then switch to proper output automatically. Hot swap is possible under most conditions. However, if unable to hot swap, please re-boot computer with the new device attached.
Useful Information 7 USEFUL INFORMATION Location A clean and moisture-free environment is preferred. Make room for air circulation. Avoid areas with: • Sudden or extreme changes in temperature. • Extreme heat. • Strong electromagnetic fields (near television set, motor rotation area, etc.). • Dust or high humidity. If it is necessary to work in a hostile environment, please regularly maintain your computer by cleaning dust, water, etc. to keep it in optimal condition. Ruggedness The computer is designed with rugged features such as vibration, shock, dust, and rain/water protection. However, it is still necessary to provide appropriate protection while operating in harsh environments. The computer is designed to withstand rainfall from top with mild wind blowing only. Please keep the keyboard facing up, i.e., normal operating direction, to maintain water resistance. NEVER immerse the unit in water, or spray water at an upside-down system. Doing so may cause permanent damage. The D-sub connector caps on the rear of the computer are for dust and shock protection. The connectors are sealed internally. Other I/O ports and devices on the left or right must have caps tightly closed or cable inlets sealed while exposed to water or dust. There are optional gaskets for DB-9 and DB-25 connectors. You may install them to improve rain/dust/moisture resistance on your commercial type cable. Insert the packing into the male connector (with pins) and fasten the screws. All connectors will be corroded if exposed to water or moisture. Corrosion is accelerated if the system’s power is ON. Please take proper water-resistant measures for cable connections. The DC jack and cables are sealed and may be operated with water splashing while attached. All port covers should be in place when no cable is attached.
Useful Information 8 Operating Systems The computer is compatible with most operating systems (OS). However, not all functions are 100% compatible. For example, ACPI, APM, Smart Battery, etc. are not available on DOS, Windows NT, and other non-Microsoft OS. Consequently “Standby”, “Hibernation”, “Battery Gauge” etc. would not work under such operating systems. ACPI: Advanced Configurations and Power Interface APM: Advanced Power Management For power consumption and heat dissipation consideration, ACPI OS (Windows 2000, ME, XP, etc.) are highly recommended especially Windows XP or newer Set Power Options as ”Portable/Laptop” in Control Panel to fully implement the power management features AC Adapter The AC adapter performs two functions: • It powers the computer from an external AC source. • It charges the computer battery. The adapter automatically detects the AC line voltage (110V or 220V) and adjusts accordingly. The following are recommended when using the AC adapter: • Use a properly grounded AC outlet. • Use one AC outlet exclusively for the computer. Having other appliances on the same line may cause interference. • Use a power strip with built-in surge protection. Connect the AC adapter: 1. Plug the AC cord to the adapter. 2. Plug the other end of the AC cord into the wall outlet. Make sure the green LED on the adapter turns on. 3. Attach the DC plug into the power jack of the computer; turn the lock ring clockwise to secure it.
Useful Information 9 AC Adapter Indicator The green LED indicates that the AC power is ready. Battery The computer will automatically switch to battery power when the external power source (AC adapter or optional vehicle adapter) is disconnected. Battery Power Saving Tips The computer comes with an intelligent power-saving feature. You may extend the battery life by: • Setup power saving functions in Operating System Power Management options (e.g. Windows 98/2000/ME/XP Power Options). • Lower the intensity of the display by brightness control. • Use standby option when computer is temporarily not in use. • Shut down the computer when it will not be in use for long periods of time. Battery Low When the battery is nearly exhausted, the computer gives the following “Battery Low” warnings: • Windows 98/2000/ME/XP battery low warning (when operating system is Windows) • The power LED flashes. Once the Battery Low warning occurs, please: 1. Save and close the files you are currently working on. 2. Plug in the AC adapter to recharge the battery. Battery Gauge In Windows 98/2000/ME/XP, etc. you may check battery status information from battery gauge. Click the power/battery icon to reveal the battery gauge window.
Useful Information 10 Note: Battery characteristic varies depending on factors such as ambient temperature, charging method, load current, aging, etc. For example, at low temperature the chemicals of the battery are more inactive, thus decreases the output power. The battery gauge should only be used as a reference. Please do not expect it to show the exact amount of the power remaining. There is no memory effect on Lithium Ion battery cells. However, discharge the battery to nearly empty every month will help calibrate the internal gauge. Charging the Battery Plug in the AC adapter (or optional vehicle adapter) to start the battery charging. If the battery is already full, the sense circuitry will stop high current charge within several minutes. There are two LED indicators next to the power indicator for the battery respectively. Indicator turns ON when the battery is charging and turns OFF when the battery charge is completed. Boot Up and POST The computer turns ON and loads the operating system (such as Windows) into the system memory. This start-up procedure is called “boot up”. The ROM BIOS Power On Self-Test (POST) Each time the computer powers on, it automatically performs a self-test of its memory and hardware devices.
Useful Information 11 Standby/Hibernate/Resume The system can enter standby or hibernate mode by either pressing the power switch or staying idle till timeout. Note: Standby/Hibernate/Resume works with both AC adapter and battery. The power management functions may not work under Windows NT or non-Windows operating systems. Shutdown The following procedure is recommended in shutting down the computer: 1. Save any work you want to keep. 2. Make sure none of the disk drives are active (HDD, FDD, and CD-ROM drive). 3. Remove any diskettes, CD-ROMs, or other media if necessary. 4. Follow the shut down procedure of your operating system. 5. Let the computer shut down or push the power switch to turn OFF. Failure to shut down the computer properly may result in loss of data or hardware damages. Automatic shut down is activated at battery exhaust. Be sure to finish your work and save all your data when the battery low warning appears. RTC Battery backed up RTC (Real Time Clock/Calendar) is built in an on-board CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) chip. The RTC keeps track of the time and date while the computer is off. The CMOS chip also stores system setup information. RTC battery is also recharged when AC adapter is attached. Recharge the computer approximately once per month to ensure RTC operation. Replacing Modules Caution! You must turn the power OFF before replacing the FDD, CD-ROM, and HDD modules. To remove the modules: 1. Turn OFF the computer or hibernate.
Useful Information 12 2. Disconnect all cables from the computer. 3. Use a coin to turn and loose the screws on the modules. 4. Remove the battery from the compartment. 5. Push the latch knob to release the CD-ROM or HDD module and push them outward. 6. Remove the module from the computer. To re-install the modules: Gently push the module into the slot. Fasten the screw to fix the module.
Components and Functions 13 COMPONENTS AND FUNCTIONS Keyboard The keyboard is functionally equivalent to a full size desktop keyboard. A sample key layout is shown below. The Numeric Keypad The numeric keypad functions like an electronic calculator. It is embedded in the main keyboard, with the numeric figures printed on the upper right of their respective keys. The keypad has keys for the digits 0 through 9, the decimal point ( . ), addition ( + ), subtraction ( - ), multiplication ( * ), and division ( / ). To activate the keypad, press the Num Lock key. The 15 keys shown in the figure switch from alphabetic keys to numeric keys. Press Num Lock again to return to alphabetic.
Components and Functions 14 Keyboard Backlight (optional) Press [Fn] [F5] key for approximately 1 second turns keyboard backlight ON or OFF. Floppy Disk Drive The computer comes with a 3.5" 1.44MB floppy disk drive (FDD). The 1.44MB FDD can also read and write 720KB double side double density diskette. It is recommended that high density (2HD marking) diskette been used only. FDD can be removed and swapped with CD-ROM drive .When CD-ROM drive is installed, you may still use FDD by connecting it via the rear DB-25 port. Printer Cable For most printers there is no special requirement in connection. However, some printer cables do not contain all 25 wires. To avoid malfunction, the printer adapter cable comes with your computer should be attached to the printer cable. The purpose is to re-connect all the ground pins. Devices equivalent to printer such as scanner, Laplink cable, etc. also need this cable. Please note do not use the FDD cable as printer adapter cable. Hard Disk Drive The Hard Disk Drive (HDD) is a 2.5” type standard IDE interface data storage device. HDD and FDD, CD-ROM drives are removable. This provides convenience and security. They can ONLY be removed while the power is OFF.
Components and Functions 15 Note: NEVER drop your HDD, FDD, CD-ROM module or expose them to high temperature, high humidity, or any hazardous environment. NEVER try to disassemble the module. Static discharge may destroy your device and data. Always pick up the modules by touching the case only. CD-ROM Drive The CD-ROM drive is a standard IDE ATAPI type, which accepts a variety of standard 12cm CDs such as CD-ROM, audio CD, CD-I, Photo CD, video CD, etc. The following procedure assumes that all the necessary CD-ROM utilities were installed on the computer. For CD-ROM utility installation, please refer “Utilities and Drivers”. Put CD into CD-ROM drive While the power is ON, push the CD-ROM drive's eject button. The tray will release. Then gently pull the tray out. Put the CD on the holder and push the tray back into the cabinet. Any dirt on the data side of the CD may cause read error. Please do not touch this side when handling CDs. Read from CD-ROM drive The CD-ROM drive may be designated as drive D: or higher depending on your configuration. You may access it in DOS or Windows the same way you would for the floppy disk drive or hard disk drive. The CD-ROM is a read-only device. Any command attempting to write onto it will be denied. Please avoid shock or vibration while the CD-ROM drive is active. PCMCIA Cards The computer supports two type-II PCMCIA cards or one type-III card. To remove the card, push the button on the right of the card to eject it. The eject button can hide into the compartment by pushing it inward gently. Dockunder (optional) Dockunder is utilized for system unit docking. The AC adapter or vehicle adapter attaches directly to Dockunder and automatically charges the computer while docked.
Components and Functions 16 Ports (horizontal version, ports on rear) 1. COM2 2. COM1 3. PS/2 4. USB #1 & #2 5. RGB 6. DVI 7. IEEE1344 #1 8. IEEE1394 #2 9. LAN 10. ANT. 11. DC jack Ports (vertical version, ports on bottom) 1. IEEE1344 12345791011681 3 2 4 5 6 7 8 9
Components and Functions 17 2. DVI 3. RGB 4. COM2 5. COM1 6. ANT. 7. PS/2 8. DC jack 9. USB Mount the Dockunder: 1. Turn OFF the power. 2. Open the rubber cap of the docking connector. 3. Align the docking connector. 4. Push the computer to join the guiding pins. Do not lift the computer up while docking. Note: Do not lift up the computer while engaging.
Components and Functions 18 5. Lock the computer. There is 2 PCI slots on the Dockunder. Maximum card dimensions are 260mm (L: length, including L-bracket thickness) x 115mm (W: width, including gold fingers) x 25 mm (H: height). The total power rating of 2 PCI slots is +5V 3A, +3.3V 3A, +12V 300mA, -12V 300mA. To install expansion card in Dockunder: 1. Unplug the AC adapter. 2. Release and remove the computer. 3. Remove the screws on the upper and lower covers. 1. Open the upper cover. 2. Install the expansion card into the slot and fix the L-bracket. 3. Assemble the upper cover. 4. Attach the computer and perform functions test. Note: Please check IRQ conflict before installing cards and drivers.
Components and Functions 19 Never dock or un-dock the computer while power is ON. IRQ DMA 0 Timer output 0 0 Sound 1 KB 1 Sound 2 8 RTC 2 FDD 9 ACPI (or Free) 3 Reserved (or ECP/EPP) 10 Free (16-bit PCMCIA, or COM3*) 11 PCI devices or Card Bus 0/1 (Sound, LAN*, 32-bit PCMCIA, etc.) 12 Touch pad (PS/2 mouse) 13 Co-processor 14 HDD 15 CD-ROM drive 3 COM2 (or Fax/Modem*, IrDA) 4 COM1 (or Touch screen) 5 Free (COM4*) 6 FDD 7 Parallel port 1 *: Optional devices.
Optional Devices 20 OPTIONAL DEVICES Memory Card The memory card will expand your memory to facilitate better system performance. The cards are available as following: 256MB, 512MB LAN and Fax/Modem Card 100 Base-T Ethernet LAN card for a wired network and V.90 56K Fax/Modem. DVD ROM Drive Swappable with CD-ROM drive for DVD playback. Backward compatible with CD-ROM, VCD, etc. CD-RW Drive Swappable with CD-ROM drive for writing CD-R. Backward compatible with CD-ROM, VCD, etc. DVD-RW Drive Swappable with CD-ROM drive for DVD playback and writing CD-R. Backward compatible with CD-ROM, VCD, etc. 2nd HDD Swappable with CD-ROM drive. Set as IDE secondary master drive. Touch Screen Resistive or capacitive touch screens for direct finger touch or pen input instead of mouse or touch pad. Note: Capacitive touch screen requires a “grounding” to work properly. Otherwise it will not activate when touched. Generally the grounding is sufficient if the AC adapter is attached or the computer/panel is mounted on a vehicle’s metal parts. Holding the computer/panel with the other hand the human body will act as grounding, too.
Optional Devices 21 PCMCIA Cover Besides the attached PCMCIA rubber cover, there is an optional cover with a metal frame that can be fixed using screws. The cover provides protection from dust or water for cabled PCMCIA cards. Users may seal the cable outlet after installation. Vehicle Adapter Converts power from car lighters or truck batteries to DC +19V, the same output ratings as AC adapters. It can power the system and charge the batteries simultaneously. Remove or disconnect the adapter when leaving the vehicle to avoid battery exhaustion. Dockunder 3 models are available: Dockunder RT7-H: (no hot docking) 2 PCI slots, serial ports x 2, USB (v.2.0) x 2, 1394 x 2, PS/2, RGB, LAN. Ports are on the rear. Hot docking: Docking while computer power is ON. Dockunder RT7-V: (no hot docking) 2 PCI slots, serial ports x 2, USB (v.2.0) x 2, 1394 x 1, PS/2, RGB. Ports are on the bottom. Dockunder RT7-V2: (hot docking) No PCI slots, serial ports x 2, USB (v.2.0) x 2, 1394 x 1, PS/2, RGB. Ports are on the bottom.
Specifications 22 SPECIFICATIONS CPU RK786: Intel Pentium M 1.5GHz uBGA478 CPU runs at multiple speeds dependent on CPU type and operating system: The CPU speed switches automatically by detecting AC adapter/battery operation and busy state. Memory System memory Standard: 512MB Expandable: 1GB Cache memory RK786: Internal level-2 (Banias 1MB, Dothan 2MB) Video memory RK786: 64MB (shared RAM) Display The display is a XGA compatible LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) of 1024 x 768 dots (horizontal x vertical) or SVGA 800 x 600 dots with 16, 24 or 32 bit color depth. The computer is capable of displaying 2048 x 1536 dots on the LCD or external monitor. LCD applies a “Panning” technique to display resolutions higher than 800 x 600 or 1024 x 768 dots. In Panning, you may move the cursor out of the screen boundary, then the display will scroll to show the hidden area. LCD: Type: 15.1” Active TFT Color Resolution: 1024 x 768 pixels (15.1”) Mode: VGA, EGA, MGA, SVGA, and XGA Color: 16, 24 or 32-bit color depths on all modes Characters x Row: 80 x 25 Keyboard Number of keys: 89 Key travel: 2.5 mm (standard) 1.5 mm (optional backlight)
Specifications 23 Function: Emulates standard 101/102-key keyboard Floppy Disk Drive Standard: Size: 3.5" Capacity: 1.44MB (formatted) Rotation: 300 RPM Transfer Rate: 500KB/sec Average Access: 94 ms (with settling) Hard Disk Drive Type: 2.5” Interface: IDE Ultra DMA 33 compliant 30GB 2.5"(Fujitsu MHT2030AT) CD-ROM Drive Speed: 24 x Interface: (ATAPI) Data transfer rate: 16.7MB/sec Modes: CD-ROM mode 1 & 2, CD-Audio, VCD, Multi-session Photo CD Dimensions: 128mm (W) x 130mm (D) x 12.7mm (H) Weight: 280g
Specifications 24 I/O ports • 2x Serial ports • External RGB monitor port • External DVI port • External PS/2+Keyboard port • Audio ports (External Speaker, Microphone, Line-in) • RJ11 Phone jack for internal Fax/Modem (optional) • RJ45 jack for internal LAN card (optional) • 2 type II or 1 type-III PCMCIA slots • Printer/External FDD port • Docking port • 2xUSB 2.0 port • 2x1394 port • 2xoptional serial port • 2x optional military connector port AC Adapter EPS / F10903-A Voltage: AC 100~240 V Frequency: 50/60 Hz Output Voltage: DC 19V Maximum Power: 90 Watts Dimension: 130mm (W) x 60mm (D) x 34mm (H) Weight: 430 g (0.9 lb.)
Specifications 25 Battery Battery: Type: 9 x 18650 cells Lithium Ion Capacity: 11.1V 6000mAH Dimension: 103 mm(W) x 73 mm(D) x 38 mm(H) Weight: 435 g (0.95 1b.) System Unit Dimensions and Weight Width: 339.6mm (13.4”) Depth: 293.5mm (11.5”) Height: 63.7mm (2.5”) Weight: 6.0Kg (13.2 lb. including CD-ROM drive and primary battery) Note: Weight varies depending on system configurations. Materials and Recycling Materials of the computer are as follows: Cabinet: Aluminum alloy ADC-12 or A380, Magnesium alloy AZ91D, UL grade PC+ABS GE C6200 or TN-3813BW Bracket: Aluminum 5052, Steel with Nickel plating, or Stainless Steel S304 Cushion pad: Rubber PCB: FR-4, UL 94V0 Battery: Rechargeable Lithium Ion, 9 cells per pack Packing: Carton: Unbleached paper Cushion: Recyclable EPE Carrying bag: Recyclable PE Fiber User's Guide: Recycled/Recyclable paper Please recycle the parts according to local regulations.
Specifications 26 Environmental Temperature: 0 ~ 45ºC (32 ~ 113ºF) operating -40 ~ 70ºC (-40 ~ 158ºF) storage Humidity: 5~95% Non-condensing operating 95% maximum storage Altitude: 0 ~ 12,180 meters (0 ~ 70,000 feet) operating
BIOS Setup 27 BIOS SETUP Press [F2] at boot up to enter BIOS setup. Use arrow keys to select options and [+/-] to modify them. When finished, move to ”Exit” and press [Enter] then confirm save by pressing [Y]. Main Menu Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit Item Specific Help System Time [16:19:20] System Date: [03/02/2003] Legacy Diskette A: [1.44/1.25MB3½”] Primary Master [30006MB] Secondary Master [CD-ROM] System Memory: 640 KB Extended Memory: 522752 KB CPU Type Mobile Intel® Pentium® M CPU Speed 1400 MHz <Tab>, <Shift-Tab>, or <Enter> selects field F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Esc Exit ← Select Menu Enter Select ► Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit Note: The contents may vary depending on computer configurations. Main Menu Selections You can make the following selections on the Main Menu. Use the sub menus for other selections. Feature Options Description System Time HH:MM:SS Set the system time Hour, Minute, Second. System Date MM/DD/YYYY Set the system date Month, Day, Year.
BIOS Setup 28 Diskette 1 3 ½" 1.44MB, Disabled Select the type of floppy-disk drive installed in your system. 1.25 MB is a Japanese media format that requires a 3½" 3-Mode Diskette drive. System Memory N/A Displays amount of conventional memory detected during boot up. Extended Memory N/A Displays the amount of extended memory detected during boot up. CPU Type N/A CPU Speed N/A The General Help Window Pressing <F1> or <Alt-H> on any menu brings up the General Help window that describes in detail the keys and functions for setup. The scroll bar on the right of any window indicates that there is more than one page of information in the window. Use <PgUp> and <PgDn> to display all the pages. Pressing <Home> and <End> displays the first and last page. Pressing <Enter> displays each page and then exits the window. Press <Esc> to exit the current window.
BIOS Setup 29 Advanced Menu Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit Item Specific Help Boot-time Diagnostic Screen: [Enabled] Summary Screen: [Disabled] Legacy USB Support: [Enabled] POST Memory Test: [Quick Test] BootUp Display: [CRT+LCD] I/O Device Configuration Peripheral Configuration for COM port Parallel port F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Esc Exit ← Select Menu Enter Select ► Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit Warning: Incorrect settings may cause system malfunction. To correct it, restore the Setup Defaults with <F9>. Advanced Menu Selections It is usually not necessary for user to set up parameters here. Only technician may need to change the settings for diagnostic purposes. For most frequently altered setup “I/O Device Configuration” please refer following: I/O Device Configuration Sub-menu Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility Advanced I/O Device Configuration Item Specific Help COM1 port: [Enabled] COM1 mode: [COM1] Base I/O address/IRQ: [3F8/IRQ 4] COM2 port: [Enabled] COM2 Mode: [COM2] IrDA Mode: [Disabled] Base I/O address/IRQ: [2F8/IRQ 3] COM3 port: [3E8/IRQ 10] COM4 port: [2E8/IRQ 5] Configure COM1 device options [COM1]: External device [TTL1]: Internal device
BIOS Setup 30 Parallel Port: [Enabled] Mode: [Output Only] Base I/O address: [378] Interrupt [IRQ 7] F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Esc Exit ← Select Menu Enter Select ► Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit I/O Device Configuration Sub-menu Selections Please refer the on screen help for selections. BIOS shows COM3, COM4 but they are optional devices. Only when COM3/4 card is installed the function exists. Security Menu Warning: If you forget user/supervisor password, the computer has to send back to manufacturer and replace EEPROM to make it work again. For loss of HDD password, both the HDD and its contents cannot be recovered. Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit Item Specific Help Set Supervisor Password: [Enter] Set User Password: [Enter] Password on boot: [Disabled] Fixed disk boot sector: [Normal] Diskette access: [Normal] Set Primary Disk Password: [Enter] Primary Master Disk Status [HDD Paswrd Clean] Supervisor password controls access to the setup utility. F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Esc Exit ← Select Menu Enter Select ► Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit
BIOS Setup 31 Security Menu Selections Feature Options Description Set User Password Up to seven alphanumeric characters Pressing <Enter> displays the dialog box for entering the user password. In related systems, this password gives restricted access to SETUP menus. Set Supervisor Password Up to seven alphanumeric characters Pressing <Enter> displays dialog box for entering the supervisor password. In related systems, this password gives full access to Setup menus. Password on boot Enabled Disabled Enabled requires a password on boot. Requires prior setting of the Supervisor password. If supervisor password is set and this option disabled, BIOS assumes user is booting. Diskette Access User / Supervisor Control access to diskette drives Fixed disk boot sector Normal Write Protect Write protects the boot sector on the hard disk for virus protection. Requires a password to format or FDISK the hard disk. Set Primary Disk Password Up to seven alphanumeric characters Primary Master Disk Status N/A Tell current Primary HDD status about password in Set/Clean/Frozen condition.
BIOS Setup 32 Power Menu Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit Item Specific Help Power Button Function: [Power Off] Lid Close Function: [LCD Off] Sleep Button Function: [Stand By] Speed Step Technology: [GV3] Select LID close function as LCD Off or Standby function F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Esc Exit ← Select Menu Enter Select ► Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit Boot Menu Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit Item Specific Help +Removable Devices +Hard Drive CD-ROM Drive Network Boot Press ↑ or ↓ to select device. Press + to move the selected device up or – to move down. Press [Enter] to show sub-menu selections. [Shift+1] enable or disable a device. F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Esc Exit ← Select Menu Enter Select ► Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit The system will try boot from device on top then the 2nd and so on. If there are more than one device in each category, only the device on top of sub-menu can boot up.
BIOS Setup 33 Exit Menu Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit Item Specific Help Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS. F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Esc Exit ← Select Menu Enter Select ► Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit
Utilities and Drivers 34 UTILITIES AND DRIVERS Note: Most device drivers are available in Windows 98/2000/ME/XP. Only when the default driver does not work properly you need to install the factory bundled drivers. The utility CD includes most drivers of the computer’s installed devices. Consult dealer if any driver is missing. Re-install drivers or perform “Driver Update” to replace the Windows default drivers. Check Readfirst file on utility CD to get the newest information before starting to install drivers. Chipset Windows WINXP/WIN2000/WIN98SE/ME Driver Installation: Insert the Driver CD into the CD-ROM. Click infinst_enu in RK786(EX) Driver \Chipset then follow the prompt to complete installation. VGA Utility Display Capability Resolution & Color LCD RGB LCD + RGB 640x 480x 16-bit color O O O 640x 480x 24-bit color O O O 640x 480x 32-bit color O O O 800x 600x 64K color O O O 800x 600x 24-bit color O O O 800x 600x 32-bit color O O O 1024x 768x 16-bit color O O O 1024x 768x 24-bit color O O O 1280x 1024x 16-bit color O* O O*
Utilities and Drivers 35 1280x 1024x 24-bit color O* O O* 1280x 1024x 32-bit color O* O O* 1600x 1200x 16-bit color O* O O* 1600x 1200x 24-bit color O* O O* 1600x 1200x 32-bit color O* O O* 2048x 1536x 16-bit color O* O O* 2048x 1536x 24-bit color O* O O* 2048x 1536x 32-bit color O* O O* *: By Panning. The table lists typical display modes only. The system also supports standard video modes with lower resolution and color. Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP Driver Installation: Insert the Driver CD into the CD-ROM. Click Driver → VGA → Winxp2k98/Win2k_xp/Win9x then select Setup, follow prompt to complete driver installation. Windows XP/2000/98SE/ME may recommend using their driver, but you should confirm changing to the factory bundled driver. After restart and back to Settings window, choose proper Colors and Screen Area. USB 2.0 Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP Driver Installation (for RK786): You can find the folder of Win2K and Win98SE&ME when you click Driver and USB2.0 in the driver CD. Click the setup in the folder by your OS system and follow the prompt to complete the installation. The Windows XP with the service pack 1 is not necessary to install the driver. For RK786EX only Win98SE needs to install USB2.0 driver.
Utilities and Drivers 36 Touch Screen Driver Enter BIOS Setup and set COM1 port as “TTL1”. (COM1 has multiple connectivity so it’s necessary to setup. Optional COM4 may be configured as touch screen and doesn’t need BIOS setup.) Then cancel the prompt of installation wizard to setup the driver from the CD (\RK786(EX)\Driver\Touchscreen) or install the drivers under Windows by Add Hardware. CD-ROM Driver In Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP, you don’t need to install drivers, because it is included in the drivers list. Only non-Windows OS need the driver PCMCIA Driver Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP The driver is automatically installed under Windows except Windows 98se. Windows 98se will detect new PCMCIA cards so you must update the driver in CD from Control panel\System\Device Manager\PCMCIA Socket\Generic CardBus Audio Driver Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP Insert the Driver CD into the CD-ROM. Click Setup in RK786(EX) \Driver \Audio \winxp2k98 then follow the prompt to complete installation. LAN Card Driver In Windows 98se/2000/ME/XP click System → Hardware → Device Manager → choose Network adapters, then choose the appropriate device and click Driver → Update Driver. Follow the prompt to complete installation. Fax/Modem Card Driver Windows will detect new Fax/Modem cards so you must update the driver in CD from Control panel\System\Device Manager\Other device\PCI Card
Maintenance/Service 37 MAINTENANCE / SERVICE Cleaning ALWAYS turn OFF the power, unplug the power cord and remove the battery before cleaning. The exterior of the system and display may be wiped with a clean, soft, and lint-free cloth. If there is difficulty removing dirt, apply non-ammonia, non-alcohol based glass cleaner to the cloth and wipe. An air gun is recommended for cleaning water and dust. For salty water please clean with fresh water then blow-dry with an air gun. Be sure not to turn the computer up side down while there is water being applied. Troubleshooting Should the computer fail to function properly, the troubleshooting steps below may be followed. • Check AC/vehicle adapter, battery, and the power source. • Minimize the configuration, i.e., remove extra peripherals and devices. • Remove the modules one by one (HDD, CD-ROM, FDD, Battery, etc.). • Remove the software suspected. • Set BIOS fail-safe default. • Re-install operating system and application software. RMA Service If troubleshooting steps are unsuccessful, consult your dealer for service. If it is necessary for you to send in your computer for repairs, a representative from your authorized technical support department will provide you with an RMA#. Only after you have spoken with a technical support representative and received an RMA# should you send in your computer. Shipping instructions: 1. Remove any personal diskettes, CD's, or other media. 2. Use the original shipping container and packing materials, if possible.
Maintenance/Service 38 3. If the original packing materials are not available, wrap the equipment with soft material (e.g., PU/ PE form) then put the wrapped equipment into a hard cardboard shipping box. 4. Include a sheet with the following information: (Note: please keep a copy of this sheet for your records) • Name • Address • Unit serial number • Place and date of purchase or the original invoice number • Date of failure • A DETAILED Description of the problems you have encountered • A list of the hardware/software configuration, if applicable. 5. Clearly mark the outside of the shipping box with the RMA #. If an RMA # is not present on the shipping box, receiving will be unable to identify it and it might be returned. 6. Unless prior arrangements have been made, the customer is responsible for all shipping costs. Unauthorized use of the company’s shipping accounts is not permitted.
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