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Rugged Notebook User Guide

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R13S User Guide

Getting Familiar With Your Notebook

To Turn all Radios on or off

1.

 Slide the radio switch to the left to power off all radio devices (airplane mode).

2.

 Slide the radio switch to the right to turn radio power on.

Using the QuickMenu

Bluetooth
GPS
Wireless LAN
QuickMenu

In 

QuickMenu

 you can review the BIOS version, EC version, battery status, enable or disable the radio devices, and more.

To access the 

QuickMenu

, click the arrow on the task bar to display hidden icons (

) and then click 

 icon (for 

Windows 7

) or 

click the System Tray area of the Taskbar and then click 

 icon (for 

Windows 10

).

Windows 10

Windows 7

Do any of the following:

 

„

Version

: Review the BIOS version, EC version, 

QuickMenu

 

version. 

Windows 7

Windows 10

 

„

Battery Charge Cycles

: Review the battery status, charging 

cycles (displayed under the battery icon).

 

„

Battery Calibration

: Calibrate the battery for more accurate 

battery status monitoring. See the 

Battery Calibration

.

 

„

WIFI

: Click to enable/disable wireless network. See the 

Wireless Communication

.

 

„

Bluetooth

: Click to enable/disable Bluetooth. See the 

Wireless 

Communication

.

 

„

WWAN

: Click to enable/disable wireless wide area network. 

See the 

Wireless Communication

.

 

„

GPS

: Click to enable/disable geopositioning. See the 

Wireless 

Communication

.

 

„

LAN1/LAN2

: Click to enable/disable local area network. See 

the 

Ethernet (LAN)

.

 

„

Mobility Center

: Click to access the 

Windows Mobility Center

 

for quick access of adjusting the display brightness, mute 
the audio, view the battery status and modify 

Power

 plan, 

enable/disable wireless network, rotate the screen, connect 
external displays, sync information between connected 
devices, and configure presentation settings.

 

„

P-Key

: Click to open the documents library.

 

„

Stealth Mode

: Click repeatedly to toggle between 

Stealth 

Mode

Night Vision

. Set 

Disable

 to disable the 

Stealth Mode

 

and 

Night Virison

 function. See the 

Stealth Mode

.

 

„

Balanced/High Performance/PowerSaver

: Click repeatedly to toggle between different 

Power

 plans, such as 

Balanced

High 

Performance

, and

 Power Saver

. To modify the power settings, see the 

Managing Power

.

Rugged Notebook User Guide

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R13S User Guide

Getting Familiar With Your Notebook

Display

This notebook features a 13.3-inch, XGA, outdoor-viewable, 
color display with an integrated touch screen. You can 
start programs and input data on the touch screen using 
an approved pen (stylus) that comes with the device. The 
Colorvue™ Transmissive display technology uses a built-in 
backlight for easy reading in most ambient light conditions. 
DynaVue

®

 

display technology provides improved outdoor 

visibility and even works well in sunlight.

CAUTION

  To avoid damaging the display, do not slam it 

when you close it. Also, do not place any object on top of the 
device when the display is closed.

Install the Stylus Tether

1.

 Insert one tether loop through one of the holes on the end 

of the stylus, then pull it back through the adjacent hole.

NOTE

  The holes in the stylus are notched on one side and 

smooth on the other. Feed the tether through the smooth 
side first, so that it lies inside the notch when finished.

2.

 Insert the free end of the tether through the loop and pull 

the slack back through the loop to secure the stylus.

3.

 Repeat these steps with the other end of the tether to attach 

it to one of the tether slots on the front on your device.

Calibrate the Touch Screen

To calibrate the touch screen, follow the instructions below:

Windows 7

1.

 Press down on one side of the stylus to remove it from its 

slot below the TouchPad.

2.

 From the 

Start 

 menu, select 

All Programs

HIDeGalaxTouch

HIDeGalaxTouch

.

3.

 Select 

9 Points

 

Linearization

 or 

25 Points

 

Linearization 

(more precise)

.

4.

 Use an approved stylus and follow the instructions 

provided to complete touch screen calibration.

5.

 Click 

OK

 to complete calibration and click 

OK

 again to begin 

using your notebook.

Windows 10

1.

 Press down on one side of the stylus to remove it from its 

slot below the TouchPad.

2.

 From the 

Start 

 menu, select 

eGalaxTouch

.

3.

 On the 

Tools

 tab, select 

Linearization

.

4.

 Use an approved stylus and follow the instructions 

provided to complete touch screen calibration.

5.

 Click 

OK

 to save the new settings and click 

OK

 again to 

begin using your notebook.

Adjusting Display Brightness

 

„

Press 

Fn + F6

 

 to decrease display brightness.

 

„

Press 

Fn + F7

 

 to increase display brightness.

Adjusting Display Resolution

NOTE

 Using a lower resolution than the screen designation 

will reduce the area of the display.

Windows 7

1.

 Select 

Start 

,

Control Panel

.

2.

 Under 

Appearance and Personalization

, click 

Adjust Screen 

Resolution

.

3.

 On 

Resolution

, use the slide bar to adjust the resolution.

4.

 Click 

Apply

 to save the new setting.

Windows 10

1.

 Select 

Start 

, Settings 

, System, Display, Advanced 

display settings

.

2.

 On 

Resolution

, select your desired resolution from the 

drop-down menu.

3.

 Click 

Apply

 to save the new setting.

Press down to remove stylus

Smooth Side

Summary of Contents for R13S

Page 1: ...dios on or off 19 Using the QuickMenu 19 Display 20 Install the Stylus Tether 20 Calibrate the Touch Screen 20 Adjusting Display Brightness 20 Adjusting Display Resolution 20 Auto Dim Feature 21 Simultaneous or Extended Display 21 Cursor Visibility 21 Lid Switch 21 LED Status Indicators 22 Audio 23 To Adjust the Volume 23 The PC Card Slot Option 23 Inserting the Card 23 Ejecting a Card 23 TouchPad...

Page 2: ...al Hard Drives 57 For External PC Cards 57 CleaningYour Device 57 Cleaning the Outside Case 57 Cleaning the Display 57 Cleaning the External Power Connector 58 Cleaning the RJ 45 USB Connectors 58 Data Backup 58 Saving Important System Information 58 Data Recovery 58 Option 1 Restoring System Information 58 Option 2 Using Recovery Drive to Restore the System 60 Option 3 Resetting Windows 60 Applic...

Page 3: ...lable and under various state and local laws it may be illegal to dispose of this battery into the municipal waste stream Do not crush the battery or place it in a fire Check with your local solid waste officials for details on recycling options or proper disposal CAUTION Internal components of the notebook will be damaged if exposed to contaminants When dust covers the PC card door or the bottom ...

Page 4: ...rovoquer une explosion Remplacez uniquement la pile par une pile approuvée par le fabricant WARNING Dispose of used batteries promptly and according to the manufacturer s instructions AVERTISSEMENT Veillez à vous débarrasser de vos piles usagées rapidement et conformément aux instructions du fabricant WARNING Batteries may explode if not handled properly Do not disassemble open puncture or dispose...

Page 5: ...also browse or search help topics to learn more about using the Windows 7 Operating System Windows 10 Press F1 or ask Cortana To use Cortana Start by saying Hey Cortana followed by your command or Type your question in the Ask me anything bar on the left bottom side of the desktop Tips for New Owners Back up files often Users who need to manage large amounts of data may wish to use backup devices ...

Page 6: ...board Standard keyboard with embedded numeric keypad Rugged Notebook User Guide 12 R13S User Guide Getting FamiliarWithYour Notebook Left Side View 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 No Icon Feature Description 1 Back Handle Mount The back handle mount located on both sides of the device is used with an optional back handle 2 DC in Jack Connects to an AC power adapter 3 Two Network Jack RJ45 LAN Connects to an Eth...

Page 7: ...ecurity slot can be used with a standard laptop locking device such as a Kensington lock You can connect the device to a large object with the lock to prevent theft See the documentation that comes with your lock for more information Rugged Notebook User Guide 14 R13S User Guide Getting FamiliarWithYour Notebook Bottom View 1 4 5 6 3 2 7 11 10 8 9 No Feature Description 1 Battery Pack Smart Lithiu...

Page 8: ... Use the Spacebar to enter a space and move the cursor one character to the right Tab The TAB key moves the cursor to the next tab stop or field Tab stops are defined by your operating system or application program Press the Tab key to move from one field or text box to another Rugged Notebook User Guide 16 R13S User Guide Getting FamiliarWithYour Notebook Arrow Keys The arrow keys are defined by ...

Page 9: ... are a few examples Tab Activates nextTaskbar button E Opens My Computer in Windows Explorer M Minimizes all Windows Shift M Restores Minimized Windows R Displays Run dialog box Refer to Keyboard Shortcuts in Windows Help and Support for a complete list of Windows key combinations Application Key Opens the application s context menu same as right click Application Shortcut Key For quick access fre...

Page 10: ...screen using an approved pen stylus that comes with the device The Colorvue Transmissive display technology uses a built in backlight for easy reading in most ambient light conditions DynaVue display technology provides improved outdoor visibility and even works well in sunlight CAUTION To avoid damaging the display do not slam it when you close it Also do not place any object on top of the device...

Page 11: ...ake cursor visibility adjustments Windows 10 Select Start Settings Devices Mouse touchpad Related Settings Additional mouse options On the Mouse Properties window select the Pointer Options tab to make cursor visibility adjustments Lid Switch Your device has a lid switch that can automatically suspend and resume your device when you close and open the display To change the power management setting...

Page 12: ...sor responds as you move your finger over of theTouchPad The buttons located directly below theTouchPad have the same function as a two button mouse Press these buttons to make selections drag objects or perform a variety of other functions depending on the software TouchPad TouchPad Buttons Selecting Objects 1 Move the pointer over the object to be selected 2 Double tap theTouchPad or double clic...

Page 13: ... This will bring you to the Mouse Properties window 2 On the Buttons tab use the Devices drop down menu to select SynapticsTouchPad V7 2 on PS 2 Port Now you can chooseTouchPad settings for the way you work The SynapticsTouchPad can also be accessed via the icon in system tray TouchPad Precautions TheTouchPad is a sensitive device If not properly cared for it can be easily damaged Please take note...

Page 14: ... 5 C when booting or resuming you will see the message Warming internal hard drive Please wait The unit will continue booting when it detects the HDD is warm enough to operate safely NOTE If you are using the device in a cold temperature environment and the battery level is too low for the heater to operate you will see the error message Battery too low to warm the hard drive Shutting down and the...

Page 15: ... Software link on your desktop Click this link and follow the instructions to install the software A wizard may guide you through the process CAUTION Before installing any third party software ensure it is approved for use with this device When accessing some secure websites you may need to specify you are using the fingerprint scanner instead of a password Refer to the fingerprint scanner softwar...

Page 16: ...ice Dock NOTE When external power is properly applied the External Power LED lights CAUTION This device is designed to be used with the provided dedicated AC Adapter or Vehicle Adapter To Attach AC Power 1 Connect the AC adapter power cord to the AC adapter 2 Connect the AC adapter to the DC power port on the left side of your notebook 3 Connect the AC adapter power cord to a properly grounded AC ...

Page 17: ...esk for assistance WLAN radio option Your device may include an integrated Wireless Local Area Network WLAN capability See the radio help file on your desktop for more information About WLAN WLAN provides all the features and benefits of traditional LAN technologies such as Ethernet without the limitations of wires or cables It enables mobility and flexibility without compromising connectivity for...

Page 18: ...ay contain a WLAN radio transmitter a WPAN radio transmitter and a WAN radio transmitter Each internal radio may or may not have an individual FCC Identifier label That FCC Identifier label is not applicable to this configuration Only the external FCC ID label is applicable Only the antenna with which an intentional radiator is authorized may be used with the intentional radiator The WAN embedded ...

Page 19: ...pacity at temperature extremes its capacity is restored when the battery temperature return to a normal range around 20 C 68 F Temperature Approximate Available Capacity 0 C 32 F 80 20 C 68 F 100 45 C 113 F 100 Rugged Notebook User Guide 38 R13S User Guide Operating with Battery Power Replacing the Battery CAUTION Before removing the battery pack make sure that you have an AC adapter connected to ...

Page 20: ...eep is sometimes referred to as Suspend to RAM When the device returns from Standby mode the desktop appears with the same files and programs open as when the device was suspended Resume time is very quick Windows 7 Select Start and on the arrow next to the Shut down menu Then select Sleep to enter Standby Sleep mode Windows 10 Select Start Power Then select Sleep to enter Standby Sleep mode Hiber...

Page 21: ...es use the following charging policy to maintain battery pack condition Charge installed batteries every 21 days to maintain their charge capacity Charge uninstalled batteries every 6 months Unused or stored batteries can lose power over time When you install a battery that has not been used recently connect external power to the device and fully charge your battery Fully charged Li Ion batteries ...

Page 22: ...cess BIOS Rugged Notebook User Guide 44 R13S User Guide CustomizingYour BIOS The Advanced Menu The Advanced menu provides the user with the ability to configure specific system settings C P U C ongi fur ation Key boa r d back li ght ti m er settin g Res um e on AC Power I ns erti on Wak e On LA N Wak e on W LA N Ena bl e D evi c e S ta te C onfi gur a tions Tr u ste d C o m puti ng FA N C a li br ...

Page 23: ... De vi ce H D A udio Fi nger Pr int Sc anner Touch Sc r e en PC MC IA W ir el es s L AN B l uetooth GPS Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled A dvanc ed Sel ec t Sc r e en Sel ec t I tem Enter Se lec t C ha nge O pt F1 Gene r a l He lp F2 Pr evi ous Va lues F3 Optim ized D efaults F4 Sa ve Ex it ES C Exit A p...

Page 24: ...2 5 5 C o p y r i g h t C 2 01 6 A m e r i c a n M e g a t r e n d s I n c Ena ble s or Dis able s B IOS s upport for s e cur i ty devic e O S will not s how Sec ur ity Dev ice TC G EFI pr otoc ol a nd INT1A inter fac e will not be ava ilabl e Field Setting Description Security Device Support Enable Disable Enables or disables BIOS support for security device Operating system will not show Securit...

Page 25: ...t device fields If you only have a hard disk drive it will be the only option that displays When you select a device it is disabled in the other boot device fields B o otup N um L ock S tate L aunch C S M L aunch N etwor k PX E O pRom Op tion R O M M es sa ges B oot O pti on Pr i or iti es B oot O pti on 1 B oot O pti on 2 B oot O pti on 3 Sel ec t t he k ey boar d N um Lock s tate Off Enabled Le ...

Page 26: ...ults F 4 Sa v e Ex it ES C Ex it A p t i o S e t u p U t i l i t y C o p y r i g h t C 2 01 6 A m e r i c a n M e g a t r e n d s I n c Ve r s i o n 2 1 7 1 2 5 5 C o p y r i g h t C 2 01 6 A m e r i c a n M e g a t r e n d s I n c Field Setting Description Administrator Password Create New Password Creates the Supervisor password This field must be set before a user level password can be set User...

Page 27: ... vehicle adapter is an optional device that supplies power from the vehicle battery to operate the device and charge the battery installed in the unit It typically connects to the vehicle battery using the cigarette lighter socket CAUTION The vehicle adapter is only designed for temporary use Use the optional vehicle dock to power and secure the notebook for frequent or long term vehicle installat...

Page 28: ...noted in this documentation and in the operating system documentation Read the Safety and BatteryTips sections Unplug the device from the power outlet before cleaning Use a damp cloth for cleaning Aerosols solvents or strong detergents are not recommended cleaning solutions and may void your warranty For system decontamination recommendations please contact your support representative Do not block...

Page 29: ...ort representative Cleaning the Display Use a soft dry cloth In some cases you can use a small amount of water to remove streaks or smears For difficult display cleaning tasks use a 50 50 mixture of isopropyl alcohol and water Do not use paper products because they can scratch the screen Rugged Notebook User Guide 58 R13S User Guide Maintenance and Storage Cleaning the External Power Connector The...

Page 30: ... computer 3 Under System Restore click Advanced recovery methods 4 Under Choose an advanced recovery method click Reinstall Windows requires Windows installation disc Windows 10 1 Select Start Settings Update security Backup 2 Under Recovery Reset this PC select Get started 3 Select one of the following options to start resettingWindows Keep my files to keep your personal files but remove apps and...

Page 31: ...ange the visuals and sounds on your computer change the color and style of your Windows For Windows 10 Right click on the Windows Desktop select Personalize Colors to change the color and style of your Windows I can t see the cursor while using the DOS editor Press Fn Ins to change from insert mode to overwrite mode and enable a block cursor When it defaults to insert mode the DOS editor uses an u...

Page 32: ... 2 If that does not work press Ctrl Alt Del and then select Task Manager 3 If any programs are open use your arrow keys to highlight each one and select End task Repeat this until all programs are closed 4 If that still does not work press and hold the POWER button for approximately ten seconds and then release it The device enters suspend mode too quickly For Windows 7 Select Start Control Panel ...

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