Getac A790, User Manual

Page 1: ...Rugged Mobile Computing Solutions A790 USER S MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...oduct names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies NOTE The information in this manual is subject to change without notice For the latest version of the manual please visit the Getac website at www getac com ...

Page 3: ...abled power management features Earning the ENERGY STAR When every home office is powered by equipment that has earned the ENERGY STAR the change will keep over 289 billion pounds of greenhouse gases out of the air If left inactive ENERGY STAR qualified computers enter a low power mode and may use 15 watts or less New chip technologies make power management features more reliable dependable and us...

Page 4: ...nagement sleep settings on computers and monitors can result in much savings annually Remember saving energy prevents pollution Because most computer equipment is left on 24 hours a day power management features are important for saving energy and are an easy way to reduce air pollution By using less energy these products help lower consumers utility bills and prevent greenhouse gas emissions ...

Page 5: ...8 Left Side Components 1 9 Top open Components 1 10 Chapter 2 Operating Your Computer 2 1 Starting and Stopping the Computer 2 2 Starting the Computer 2 2 Stopping the Computer 2 2 Using the Keyboard 2 4 Typewriter Keys 2 4 Cursor Control Keys 2 5 Numeric Keypad 2 5 Function Keys 2 6 Fn Key 2 6 Hot Keys 2 6 Using the Touchpad 2 9 Configuring the Touchpad 2 11 Using the Touchscreen Optional 2 12 Us...

Page 6: ...ng the Battery Pack 3 4 Checking the Battery Level 3 5 Replacing the Primary Battery Pack 3 5 Battery Low Signals and Actions 3 7 Power Management 3 8 Hibernation Mode 3 9 Power Saving Tips 3 10 Chapter 4 Expanding Your Computer 4 1 Connecting an External Monitor 4 2 Connecting a Parallel Device 4 3 Connecting a Serial Device 4 4 Connecting an IR Device 4 5 Connecting a USB Device 4 7 Connecting a...

Page 7: ...d Page 6 12 Drivers on the Third Page 6 14 More Driver Installation 6 15 GPS Driver for Windows XP Only 6 15 Using Special Utilities 6 16 Touchscreen Utility 6 16 OSD for Hot Key Operations 6 17 Chapter 7 Caring for the Computer 7 1 Protecting the Computer 7 2 Using an Anti Virus Strategy 7 2 Using Security Center for Windows Vista or Action Center for Windows 7 7 2 Using the Password 7 2 Using th...

Page 8: ...8 9 PC Card Problems 8 9 Power Management Problems 8 10 Printer Problems 8 10 Software Problems 8 11 Sound Problems 8 11 Startup Problems 8 12 Other Problems 8 12 Resetting the Computer 8 13 Appendix ASpecifications A 1 Appendix B Regulatory Information B 1 On the Use of the System B 2 Class B Regulations B 2 Safety Notices B 3 On the Use of the RF Device B 6 USA and Canada Safety Requirements and...

Page 9: ...ongratulations on purchasing this rugged notebook computer This chapter first tells you step by step how to get the computer up and running Then you will find a section briefly introducing the external components of the computer ...

Page 10: ... VAC 50 60 Hz AC power cord US CE UK SA Driver Disc Document s Inspect all the items If any item is damaged or missing notify your dealer immediately Keep the shipping carton and packing materials in case you need to ship or store the computer in the future Connecting to AC Power The computer operates either on the external AC power or internal battery power It is suggested that you use AC power w...

Page 11: ...r to the power connector of the computer 3 Plug the female end of the AC power cord to the AC adapter and the male end to an electrical outlet 4 When the AC adapter is connected power is being supplied from the electrical outlet to the AC adapter and onto your computer Now you are ready to turn on the computer ...

Page 12: ... Opening and Closing the Cover Open the top cover by pulling on the cover latch and lifting up the cover You can tilt the cover forward or backward for optimal viewing clarity ...

Page 13: ... is connected to AC power 2 Press the power button 3 Each time the computer is turned on it performs a Power On Self Test POST and the operating system such as Windows should start Turning Off To turn off the computer power use the Shut Down command of your operating system ...

Page 14: ...uter Front Components Ref Component Description See Also Top Cover Latch Locks the top cover P 1 4 Stereo Speaker Set Sends out sound and voice from the computer P 2 18 Handle Allows you to carry your computer for an easy grip ...

Page 15: ...ing Port For connecting to a Port Replicator or Vehicle Dock both are available as an option RJ 45 Connector Connects the LAN cable Includes a Link Indicator and an Active Indicator P 2 20 Active Indicator Blinks green when the system is accessing the LAN P 2 20 Link Indicator Glows green when the system has an available connection to LAN P 2 20 RJ 11 Connector Connects the telephone line P 2 23 V...

Page 16: ...for security P 7 3 IR Port Connects an IrDA compliant device for wireless data transfer P 4 5 Right Side Components Ref Component Description See Also PC Card Slot Accepts a PC card for additional functions P 4 9 Media Bay Slot May contain a floppy disk optical secondary hard drive secondary battery module Audio Output Connector Connects a set of headphones external speakers with amplifier or an a...

Page 17: ...digital video DV camcorder or a digital audio device P 4 8 Hard Disk Drive Compartment Contains the hard disk drive of your computer P 2 13 Left Side Components Ref Component Description See Also Bay 2 Slot May contain an extra battery pack or wireless modem GPRS GSM CDMA module Battery Pack Supplies power to your computer when external power is not connected P 3 3 ...

Page 18: ...mponents Ref Component Description See Also LCD Screen Displays the output of the computer Can also have the optional touchscreen function P 2 16 P 2 12 Indicators Show the current status of the computer s devices ...

Page 19: ...en the computer is using battery power Glows amber orange when the optional Media Bay Bay 2 battery pack s capacity is under 5 Blinks amber orange when the primary battery packs capacity is under 5 even when the other battery pack is fully charged P 3 3 Power indicator Glows green when the computer is turned ON Glows amber orange when the computer is in Standby Sleep mode Power Button Turns the co...

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Page 21: ...es information about the use of the computer If you are new to computers reading this chapter will help you learn the operating basics If you are already a computer user you may choose to read only the parts containing information unique to your computer ...

Page 22: ...t on This process is called booting Stopping the Computer When you finish a working session you can stop the computer by turning off the power or leaving the computer in Standby Sleep or Hibernation mode To stop in this mode Do this To start up or resume again Off Follow the shutdown procedure of your operating system This can prevent loss of unsaved data or damage to your software programs If the...

Page 23: ... the power button Press any key Hibernation Depending on your settings in Windows you can place the computer in Hibernation mode by Closing the display cover Pressing the Fn F12 hot key Pressing the power button Press the power button If you choose to stop in Standby Sleep or Hibernation mode you can return to where you left off the next time you start up the computer See Power Management in Chapt...

Page 24: ...ction keys Typewriter Keys Typewriter keys are similar to the keys on a typewriter Several keys are added such as the Ctrl Alt Esc and lock keys for special purposes When the lock keys aps Lock and Num Lk are pressed their corresponding indicators light up The Control Ctrl Alternate Alt key is normally used in combination with other keys for program specific functions The Escape Esc key is usually...

Page 25: ...Cursor Control Keys Numeric Keypad A 15 key numeric keypad is embedded in the typewriter keys as shown next ...

Page 26: ...ther key to perform the alternative function of a key The letter Fn and the alternative functions are identified by the color of blue on the keytop To perform a desired function first press and hold Fn then press the other key Hot Keys Hot keys refer to a combination of keys that can be pressed any time to activate special functions of the computer Most hot keys operate in a cyclic way Each time a...

Page 27: ...safety Remember to turn off wireless LAN when using your computer in the airplane Decreases the sound volume Increases the sound volume Decreases the LCD backlight Increases the LCD backlight Switches the optional keyboard backlight function on off with 10 levels of brightness in between Switches the display output to one of the following when an external device is connected Upon booting the syste...

Page 28: ...Euro Symbol You can press the euro dollar sign on various keyboards To press the euro sign on a standard United States keyboard hold down either of the Alt keys and type 0128 on the numeric keypad part of your keyboard To press the euro sign on an UK keyboard hold down the Alt Gr key and press 4 which has an euro sign on it Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows specific funct...

Page 29: ...t and right buttons To use the touchpad place your forefinger or thumb on the pad The rectangular pad acts like a miniature duplicate of your display As you slide your fingertip across the pad the pointer also called cursor on the screen moves accordingly When your finger reaches the edge of the pad simply relocate yourself by lifting the finger and placing it on the other side of the pad Here are...

Page 30: ...y tap twice on the pad and on the second tap keep your finger in contact with the pad Then move your finger across the pad to drag the selected object to your destination When you lift your finger from the pad the selected object will drop into place Scroll To scroll is to move up and down or left and right in the working area on the screen To move vertically place your finger on the right or left...

Page 31: ...For example if you are a left handed user you can swap the two buttons so that you can use the right button as the left button and vice versa You can also change the size of the on screen pointer the speed of the pointer and so on To configure the touchpad go to Windows Control Panel ...

Page 32: ...ter Here are some common terms that you should know when using the touchscreen Term Action Click Point Tap gently on the touchscreen Double click Tap twice on the touchscreen rapidly Drag and drop Press lightly on the touchscreen and move your finger until you reach your destination drag Finally release your finger drop when you finish dragging your selection to the destination The object will dro...

Page 33: ...g an accidental drop This type of drive embodies the latest in fast reliable mass storage by integrating all the control circuitry necessary for operation directly onto the drive itself This allows the drive manufacturer to carefully optimize drive performance The system may come with an optional built in heater that automatically turns on for low temperature operation Replacing the Hard Disk Driv...

Page 34: ... securing the hard disk drive compartment 5 Lift up the handle and pull on it to remove the hard disk drive compartment 6 Remove the two screws securing the hard disk drive to the compartment and remove the steel plate cover ...

Page 35: ... and replace it with a new one 8 Replace the steel plate cover and replace the two screws to secure the hard disk drive to the compartment 9 Replace the hard disk drive compartment to the computer and secure with two screws 10 Replace the battery pack ...

Page 36: ...ed with system memory LCD backlight to help you see the display during poor lighting conditions Press Fn F11 to turn it on off Simultaneous display on LCD and external monitor which is useful when you have a presentation as you can control the screen from your computer and face the audience at the same time Dual view capability which allows you to expand your desktop on the screen to another displ...

Page 37: ...ocumentation or online help for specific information For displaying in higher resolutions you can connect an external CRT monitor that supports higher resolutions See Connecting an External Monitor in Chapter 4 for more information The following table lists the display modes supported by your computer Display Mode LCD Only CRT Only Simultaneous Display Resolution Colors 800 600 16 bit 32 bit 1024 ...

Page 38: ...io subsystem of your computer features External audio connectors A set of speakers Ways of playing and recording sound vary with the operating system used See your operating system documentation or online help for specific information ...

Page 39: ...eive sound through external audio devices Audio Output Connector can be connected to the line in connector of powered speakers with built in amplifiers headphones or earphone set Microphone Connector can be connected to an external microphone for recording voice or sound ...

Page 40: ...twork It supports data transfer rate up to 1000 Mbps To connect the network cable to the LAN module connect one end of the LAN cable to the RJ 45 connector on the computer and the other end to the network hub Link indicator Glows green when the system has an available connection to LAN Active indicator Blinks green when the system is accessing the LAN ...

Page 41: ...t the WLAN driver is installed correctly see chapter 6 for details If your WLAN card was provided by your dealer instead of the computer manufacturer contact your dealer for the correct driver to use Turning Off On the WLAN Radio Your computer has a built in Fn F1 WLAN hot key to switch the WLAN on off If you need to temporarily turn off the radio press Fn F1 To resume network connection press Fn ...

Page 42: ... PROSet Wireless Intel PROSet Wireless 3 If any wireless network is detected the following window appears on screen 4 Click to select a wireless network to connect to and then click Connect 5 Depending on the settings you may be asked to enter a wireless security password encryption key For more information on the Intel PROSet Wireless utility click Help in the Intel R PROSet Wireless window ...

Page 43: ...use the telephone line to communicate with others by fax email or connect to an online service or bulletin board To connect the telephone line to the modem connect one end of the modem cable to the RJ 11 connector on the computer and the other end to the phone line ...

Page 44: ... a built in modem You can use the service to connect to the Internet through an ISP or dial in to a corporate network to browse the Web or send and receive e mail messages GPRS data transmission GPRS is a high speed data on service that enables you to transmit data over a mobile network Subscribing to a GPRS service allows you to transfer files browse the Web and receive streaming audio and video ...

Page 45: ...orate the Bluetooth capability for short range about 10 meters wireless communications between devices without requiring a cable connection With Bluetooth data can be transmitted through walls pockets and briefcases as long as two devices are within range By default your computer s Bluetooth feature is active always ON upon booting your computer and is in the general discoverable and pairable mode...

Page 46: ... close range See the documentation that came with the Bluetooth device 2 Double click the icon then click New Connection or click Bluetooth then Add New Connection Or right click the icon and then click Add New Connection or 3 The Add New Connection Wizard window appears Select Express Mode Recommended then click on Next ...

Page 47: ...ireless File Transfer The following screen appears 2 In the Wireless File Transfer window click Add to browse for the file to send The file s will show on the File Folder window 3 Click the target device from the Transfer enabled device window and then click Send to start the transfer procedure For detailed information on using the Bluetooth Utility see the Bluetooth Utility Help on your computer ...

Page 48: ...System is a constellation of 24 well spaced satellites that orbit the Earth and make it possible for devices enabled with GPS receivers to pinpoint their location You need to install third party GPS navigation software to take advantage of the GPS feature ...

Page 49: ...omputer operates either on external AC power or on internal battery power This chapter tells you how you can effectively manage power To maintain optimal battery performance it is important that you use the battery in the proper way ...

Page 50: ...ternating Current to DC Direct Current power because your computer runs on DC power but an electrical outlet usually provides AC power It also charges the battery pack when connected to AC power The adapter operates on any voltage in the range of 100 240 V AC ...

Page 51: ...Media Bay and Bay 2 Media Bay and Bay 2 are optional The operating time of a fully charged battery pack depends on how you are using the computer When your applications often access peripherals you will experience a shorter operating time WARNING Do not use the battery pack beyond 60 C 140 F Permanent damage to battery cells may occur NOTE Additional information on proper use and care for the batt...

Page 52: ...rimary then Media Bay and Bay 2 battery packs The charging times are as follows Battery Type 2400 mah or more per cell Charging Time Computer is Off Computer is On and in Idle State Primary 107 watt 3 5 hours 4 7 hours Media Bay 71 watt 2 5 hours 3 5 hours Bay 2 71 watt 2 5 hours 3 5 hours Initializing the Battery Pack You need to initialize a new battery pack before using it for the first time or...

Page 53: ...heck the approximate battery level using the battery meter function of the operating system To read the battery level in Windows click the battery icon on the system tray Replacing the Primary Battery Pack If you often rely on battery power for a long period of time while traveling you may consider the purchase of an additional battery pack from your dealer and keep it with you in a fully charged ...

Page 54: ... two screws securing the battery pack to the computer 4 Lift up the handle and pull on it to slide the battery pack off the computer 5 Slide the front panel off the battery pack and replace it on a new battery pack ...

Page 55: ...ve your data upon Battery Low The remaining operating time depends on how you are using the computer If you are using the audio subsystem PC card hard or USB flash disk the battery might run out of charge very quickly Control Panel Power Options Always respond to Battery Low by connecting the AC adapter turning off the computer or placing your computer on Hibernation mode If you do not take any ac...

Page 56: ... is turned off When the hard disk has been idle for a set period Power to the display is turned off When the display has been idle for a set period The computer enters the Standby or Sleep mode The hard disk and display are turned off and the entire system consumes less power When the entire system has been idle for a set period When you press the Fn F12 hot key When you close the cover When you p...

Page 57: ...plications open and running and normally they all have to be closed before the computer can be turned off When you use the hibernation feature you do not have to close the applications The computer stores the state of your computer to a file on the hard disk and then shuts down The next time you turn on your computer you return to exactly where you left off ...

Page 58: ...ted If you use a USB mouse you can save power by disconnecting the mouse and using the touchpad If you use a USB flash drive unplug it when you are not using it If you work with an application that uses a PC card exit the application when you finish using it If you have a PC card installed remove it when not in use Some PC cards drain power even while they are inactive Deactivate the application t...

Page 59: ... Computer You can expand the capabilities of your computer by connecting other peripheral devices When using a device be sure to read the instructions accompanying the device together with the relevant section in this chapter ...

Page 60: ...nitor s power cord into the power socket on the monitor and the other end to an electrical outlet 4 To use the monitor turn on the monitor before turning on the computer 5 The monitor should respond by default If not you can switch the display to the monitor or to both simultaneous display or to multi display by pressing the Fn F9 hot key In Windows you can also change the display through the sett...

Page 61: ...lel port into a high speed bi directional peripheral port Follow this procedure to connect a parallel device 1 Make sure the computer is not turned on 2 Plug the parallel device s cable to the parallel port on the rear of the computer 3 If the parallel device has independent power plug its power cord into an electrical outlet 4 If the parallel device has its own power switch turn on the device bef...

Page 62: ...l port for connecting a serial device such as a serial mouse or modem Follow this procedure to connect a serial device 1 Make sure the computer is not turned on 2 Plug the device cable to the serial port on the rear of the computer 3 Turn on the computer ...

Page 63: ...f your computer within the effective range within 20 degrees vertical angle and within 20 degrees horizontal angle at no greater than 0 8 1 0 meter distance When using the IR port of your computer to transmit data Place the receiving device where the IR port of your computer faces its IR port within the effective range within 15 degrees vertical angle and within 15 degrees horizontal angle at no g...

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Page 65: ... two USB ports that supports transfer rates up to 12 MB s for USB 1 1 devices and 480 MB s for USB 2 0 devices such as digital camera scanner printer modem and mouse To connect a USB device simply plug the device cable to one of the USB ports ...

Page 66: ...matically increases the maximum distance of connections up to 15 feet away while a FireWire 800 optical repeater will connect devices up to 1000 meters 3300 feet away It allows connection of up to 63 devices The applications include mass storage device digital video DV camcorder or a digital audio device To connect an IEEE 1394B device prepare an IEEE 1394B cable Plug the appropriate end of the ca...

Page 67: ... fax modems LANs and mass storage devices Type III cards are used for devices whose components are thicker such as rotating mass storage devices Extended cards allow the addition of components that must remain outside the system for proper operation such as antennas for wireless applications Inserting and Removing a PC Card To insert a PC card 1 Locate the PC card slot on the right side of the com...

Page 68: ...reen instructions to complete the process To remove a PC card 1 Double click on the Safely Remove Hardware icon for Windows Vista or for Windows XP found on the Windows system tray and the Safely Remove Hardware window appears on screen 2 Select highlight the PC card from the list to disable the card 3 Push the eject button and the card will slide out slightly 4 Pull the card out of the slot Eject...

Page 69: ...y Upgrade You can upgrade your computer by changing system memory to a maximum of 2 GB on the two 200 pin DDR2 SO DIMM slots However to avoid damage during the installation procedure please ask your dealer for help ...

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Page 71: ...er BIOS is a layer of software called firmware that translates instructions from other layers of software into instructions that the computer hardware can understand The BIOS settings are needed by your computer to identify the types of installed devices and establish special features This chapter tells you how to use the BIOS Setup ...

Page 72: ...to modify some specific settings according to the hardware You want to modify some specific settings to optimize the system performance Starting BIOS Setup To run BIOS Setup Utility press the F2 key when the prompt appears in the lower left corner of the screen during system startup The prompt shows up on the screen for only a few seconds You must press the F2 key quickly The BIOS Setup Utility ma...

Page 73: ...d information when a menu item is highlighted The bottom of the menu provides keyboard instructions for moving around and making selections Moving Around and Making Selections You must go through two or three levels to complete the setting for an item In most cases there are two levels menu title and submenu Use the keyboard to move around and make selections Keyboard information can be found at t...

Page 74: ...window when an item is selected Esc 1 Exits BIOS Setup Utility 2 Closes the option window if one is open F1 Provides help information F9 Loads setup defaults F10 Saves and exit the BIOS Setup Utility Main Menu The Main menu contains the system date and time settings as well as shows the basic configuration of the system System Time sets the system time ...

Page 75: ... block for multiple sector transfers The options are 16 Sectors 8 Sectors 4 Sectors 2 Sectors and Disabled LBA Mode Control enables LBA that causes Logical Block Addressing to be used in place of Cylinders Heads and Sectors 32 Bit I O enables the 32 bit IDE data transfer Transfer Mode selects the method for moving data to from the drive The options are FPIO 4 3 DMA 2 1 Fast PIO 4 3 2 1 and Standar...

Page 76: ...dvanced Menu The Advanced menu contains the advanced settings as shown next Serial Parallel Port Configuration upon pressing Enter the following screen appears Serial Port A B C D enables the serial port ...

Page 77: ...ith V2 version of Driver CD User Manual disc select OA 2 1 if your computer is shipped with V3 or later version of Driver CD User Manual disc SATA Device 31 Function 2 when set at Compatible the SATA drive is Primary on SATA controller in Legacy mode The PATA drive is Secondary on SATA controller in Legacy mode When set at Enhanced the SATA drive is Primary on SATA controller in Native mode The PA...

Page 78: ... sure that Num Lock is off and then type the password in the entry fields and press Enter Confirm your password by typing it again and pressing Enter You can set the supervisor user password to be required for starting up the system Diskette Access sets the supervisor user control on access to disk drive s The options are Supervisor and User Fixed Disk Boot Sector sets if a warning message will ap...

Page 79: ...protects encryption and signature keys at their most vulnerable stages operations when the keys are being used unencrypted in plain text form TPM is specifically designed to shield unencrypted keys and platform authentication information from software based attacks Boot Menu The Boot menu sets the sequence of the devices to be searched for the operating system The bootable devices will be automati...

Page 80: ...versa Shift 1 Deactivates activates the highlighted boot device on the Boot priority order list When a device has been deactivated an exclamation symbol appears beside the item and system will bypass it when detecting boot device during POST Exit Menu The Exit menu displays ways of exiting BIOS Setup Utility After finishing with your settings you must save and exit so that the changes can take eff...

Page 81: ... Setup Utility without saving the changes you have made Load Setup Defaults loads the factory default values for all the items Discard Changes restores the previous values for all the items Saves Changes saves the changes you have made ...

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Page 83: ...omputer drivers and utilities must be installed If you purchased the computer with Windows pre installed your dealer may have already installed the drivers and utilities If not you need to install them using the disc supplied with your computer This chapter describes how to install the drivers and utilities ...

Page 84: ...ly run the Autorun exe program from the driver disc When the following screen appears select Windows XP Windows Vista or Windows 7 based on the operating system installed The User Manual and Option Manual items on the screen allow you to view the system s and options User Manual respectively with Adobe Acrobat Reader If you do not have Adobe Acrobat Reader on your computer install the program by c...

Page 85: ...escription Device Driver Ensures the full function of the following drivers Install this main driver before installing the other drivers Upon clicking this button several drivers would be installed one after the other Modem Installs the modem driver that allows you to use the modem function of the computer PROSet Installs the WLAN driver utility for wireless network connection Touch Screen Install...

Page 86: ...tion Installs the driver for using an extra battery pack or wireless modem GPRS GSM CDMA module on the Bay 2 slot Drivers on the Second Page Item Description Vehicle Dock Port Replicator Brings up a submenu as shown on the right Video Capture option Installs the video capture driver USB to COM option Installs the USB to COM driver ...

Page 87: ... Bluetooth driver utility for using the Bluetooth feature WCDMA option Installs the WCDMA driver and application for using the 3G feature CDMA option Install the driver for using the wireless USB feature Fingerprint Installs the fingerprint driver utility for using the fingerprint feature Drivers on the Third Page Item Description Hotfix Brings up a submenu for installing hot fixes for several com...

Page 88: ...ws you to use a Smart Card reader on the Bay 2 slot OSD Installs the OSD on screen display utility that provides a graphic display to indicate the current status of certain operations Module Switch Allows you to use the switch module feature Battery Calibration Brings up a submenu for installing the battery calibration utility and help file ...

Page 89: ...rivers on the First Page Item Description Chipset Ensures the full function of the other drivers Install this main driver before installing the other drivers VGA Installs the video driver that allows you to select high resolution displays with richer colors Audio Installs the audio driver that allows you to take full advantage of the audio subsystem Modem Installs the modem driver that allows you ...

Page 90: ...en driver utility for using the touchscreen feature Drivers on the Second Page Item Description TPM Installs the TPM driver utility for using the TPM Trusted Platform Module support for security BAY 2 Driver option Installs the driver for using an extra battery pack or wireless modem GPRS GSM CDMA module on the Bay 2 slot ...

Page 91: ...r USB to COM option Installs the USB to COM driver GPS option Installs the GPS driver for using the GPS feature The instructions for installing the GPS driver will appear WCDMA option Installs the WCDMA driver and application for using the 3G feature CDMA option Install the driver for using the wireless USB feature Drivers on the Third Page ...

Page 92: ...nt feature Bay 2 Smart Card option Allows you to use a Smart Card reader on the Bay 2 slot OSD Installs the OSD on screen display utility that provides a graphic display to indicate the current status of certain operations Module Switch Allows you to use the switch module feature Battery Calibration Brings up a submenu for installing the battery calibration utility and help file ...

Page 93: ... installation Drivers on the First Page Item Description Device Driver 32bit 64bit Ensures the full function of the other drivers Install this main driver before installing the other drivers Select the 32 bit or 64 bit option according to your Windows 7 version Touch Screen Installs the touchscreen driver utility for using the touchscreen feature WLAN Installs the WLAN driver utility for wireless ...

Page 94: ...B to COM option Installs the USB to COM driver Drivers on the Second Page Item Description TPM Installs the TPM driver utility for using the TPM Trusted Platform Module support for security Bay 2 Smart Card 32 64 option Allows you to use a Smart Card reader on the Bay 2 slot Select the 32 bit or 64 bit option according to your Windows 7 version ...

Page 95: ...print driver utility for using the fingerprint feature Select the 32 bit or 64 bit option according to your Windows 7 version GPS option Installs the GPS driver for using the GPS feature The instructions for installing the GPS driver will appear WCDMA option Installs the WCDMA driver and application for using the 3G feature Bluetooth option Installs the Bluetooth driver utility for using the Bluet...

Page 96: ...bit 64bit Installs the OSD on screen display utility that provides a graphic display to indicate the current status of certain operations Select the 32 bit or 64 bit option according to your Windows 7 version Battery Calibration Brings up a submenu for installing the battery calibration utility and help file ...

Page 97: ...ue 5 When the Windows Logo Compatibility Test screen appears click Continue Anyway 6 When the next screen appears click Finish to exit the first part of the driver installation 7 Re boot your system for the changes to take effect 8 After the system has finished rebooting the Found New Hardware Wizard screen would appear Select Install the software automatically Recommended then click Next 9 When t...

Page 98: ...can use PenMount Monitor to configure your touchsreen 1 Cick the PenMount Monitor icon located on the system tray bring up the PenMount Control Panel 2 Click Standard Calibration 3 Click on the four sides points and the plus sign on the screen to calibrate your touchscreen for use on the computer ...

Page 99: ...indows Media Player etc to indicate the volume level The OSD disappears after a few seconds Fn F5 Fn F6 Icon appears on the screen to indicate the brightness level The OSD disappears after a few seconds Fn F9 LCD Fn F9 CRT Fn F9 Both Icon appears on the screen to indicate the current display output The OSD disappears after a few seconds Fn F10 F11 On Fn F10 F11 Off Icon appears on the screen to in...

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Page 101: ... Computer Taking good care of your computer will ensure a trouble free operation and reduce the risk of damage to your computer This chapter gives you guidelines covering areas such as protecting storing cleaning and traveling ...

Page 102: ...y Center for Windows Vista or Action Center for Windows 7 alerts you to take action on the following security essentials Windows Firewall Windows Update Malware Protection anti virus anti spyware Others Internet security user account control For detailed information see Windows Help Using the Password The power on password protects your computer against unauthorized use If the password is set the ...

Page 103: ...ct your computer against theft The cable lock is available in most computer stores To use the lock loop the lock cable around a stationary object such as a table Insert the lock to the Kensington lock hole and turn the key to secure the lock Store the key in a safe place ...

Page 104: ...3 cm 5 inches away from electrical appliances that can generate a strong magnetic field such as a TV refrigerator motor or a large audio speaker Avoid moving the computer abruptly from a cold to a warm place A temperature difference of more than 10 C 18 F may cause condensation inside the unit which may damage the storage media Do not place the computer on an unsteady surface General Guidelines Do...

Page 105: ...attery pack is fully charged Doing so may avoid harm to the battery pack The battery pack is a consumable product and the following conditions will shorten its life when frequently charging the battery pack when using charging or storing the battery in high temperature condition To avoid hastening the deterioration of the battery pack thereby prolonging its useful life minimize the number of times...

Page 106: ...ter The computer s input voltage and surrounding temperature will directly affect the battery pack s charge and discharge time charging time will be prolonged when the computer is turned on To shorten the charging time it is recommended that you place the computer in sleep or hibernation mode a low temperature will prolong the charging time as well as hasten the discharge time Touchscreen Guidelin...

Page 107: ...t use excessive force on the display Avoid moving the computer while holding the display or twisting the display Avoid placing objects on top of the display as this may cause the glass to break thereby damaging the display Using the touchscreen during low temperature less than 5 o C may cause a slower response time this is normal A normal response time may be restored upon returning to room temper...

Page 108: ...se the AC adapter as the power source and as a battery charger Hand carry the computer Do not check it in as luggage If you need to leave the computer in the car put it in the trunk of the car to avoid exposing the computer to excessive heat When going through airport security it is recommended that you send the computer and flash disks through the X ray machine the device you set your bags on Avo...

Page 109: ...omputer problems can be caused by hardware software or both When you encounter any problem it might be a typical problem that can easily be solved This chapter tells you what actions to take when solving common computer problems ...

Page 110: ... cable connections are correct and secure Make sure that the configuration information is properly set in the BIOS Setup program Make sure that all the device drivers are correctly installed Make notes of your observations Are there any messages on the screen Do any indicators light Do you hear any beeps Detailed descriptions are useful to the service personnel when you need to consult one for ass...

Page 111: ...solve the problem See Initializing the Battery Pack in Chapter 3 for instructions The battery operating time indicated by the battery meter does not match the actual operating time The actual operating time can be different from the estimated time depending on how you are using the computer If the actual operating time is much less than the estimated time initialize the battery See Initializing th...

Page 112: ...s installed correctly During operation the screen may automatically turn off as a result of power management Press any key to see if the screen comes back The brightness level might be too low Increase brightness by pressing the Fn F6 hot key The display output might be set to an external device To switch the display back to the LCD press the Fn F9 hot key or change the display through the setting...

Page 113: ... or change the settings in Display Properties in Windows Hardware Device Problems The computer does not recognize a newly installed device The device may not be correctly configured in the BIOS Setup program Run the BIOS Setup program to identify the new type Make sure if any device driver needs to be installed Refer to the documentation that came with the device Make sure if the device needs any ...

Page 114: ...n between Make sure that the device connected is using an equivalent speed If you are printing to an infrared printer make sure that the appropriate driver is installed If you are using any file transfer functions make sure that both the computer and the IR device have the appropriate software running Make sure that there is no device radiating infrared rays such as remote controlled devices or wi...

Page 115: ... the touchpad Make sure that the touchpad is clean LAN Problems I cannot access the network Make sure that the LAN driver is correctly installed Make sure that the LAN cable is properly connected to the RJ 45 connector and the network hub Make sure that the network configuration is appropriate Make sure that the user name or password is correct WLAN Problems I cannot use the WLAN feature Make sure...

Page 116: ...re that the WLAN feature is turned on Fn F1 Make sure that the SSID setting is the same for every WLAN device in the network Your computer is not recognizing changes Restart the computer Make sure that the IP address or subnet mask setting is correct I cannot communicate with the computer in the network when Infrastructure mode is configured Make sure that the Access Point your computer is associa...

Page 117: ...ement Modem Problems The modem does not work Make sure that the modem driver is correctly installed Make sure that the telephone line is properly connected Make sure that the COM port in the communication software is correctly set Turn off power management PC Card Problems The PC card does not work Make sure that the PC card is correctly seated If the card requires an IRQ Interrupt ReQuest make su...

Page 118: ...y Sleep or Hibernation mode The computer automatically enters Standby Sleep or Hibernation mode when the battery pack is empty Do any one of the following Connect the AC adapter to the computer Replace the empty battery pack with a fully charged one The computer does not enter Hibernation mode with the hot keys Make sure that the Hibernation function is specified for the sleep button You might be ...

Page 119: ...tly installed If an error message appears on the screen consult the software program s documentation for further information If you are sure the operation has stop reset the computer See Resetting the Computer later in this chapter Sound Problems No sound is produced Make sure that the volume control is not set too low Make sure that the audio driver is correctly installed Make sure that the compu...

Page 120: ...oes not light green If you are using an external AC power make sure that the AC adapter is correctly and securely connected If so make sure that the electrical outlet works properly If you are using the battery power make sure that the battery is not discharged When you turn on the computer it stops after POST Restart your computer Other Problems The date time is incorrect Correct the date and tim...

Page 121: ... disk drive in use indicator if it flashes irregularly the program may be accessing data and preventing you from using the keyboard If you are sure the operation has stopped and you cannot use the restart function of the operating system reset the computer Reset the computer by any one of these methods Press Ctrl Alt Del on your built in keyboard If the above action does not work turn off the comp...

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Page 123: ...in Film Transistor color LCD display with 1024 768 XGA eXtended Graphics Array resolution or 14 1 inch TFT color LCD display with 1400 1050 SXGA SXGA Super eXtended Graphics Array resolution sunlight readable and touchscreen option Video controller Integrated in 945GM chipset Intel GMA 950 graphics controller integrated 32 bit 3D 2D gfx core with Dynamic Video Memory technology supports DirectX 9 ...

Page 124: ...ension W D H 12 1 inch version 11 8 9 5 2 3 inch 315 255 70 mm 14 1 inch version 11 8 10 4 2 3 inch 315 265 70 mm Weight 12 1 inch version 12 9 lb 5 9 kg 14 1 inch version 13 2 lb 6 kg Environment Temperature Operating 0 C 32 F to 60 C 140 F With HDD heater 20 C 4 F to 60 C 140 F option Storage 40 C 40 F to 70 C 158 F Humidity Operating 5 to 95 RH non condensing Altitude Operating 15 000 ft Storag...

Page 125: ...Appendix B Regulatory Information This appendix provides regulatory statements and safety notices on your computer ...

Page 126: ...ee 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 ...

Page 127: ...x appareils numériques de la classe B prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le ministère des Communications du Canada Safety Notices About the Battery Caution Texts Concerning Lithium Batteries DANISH ADVARSEL Lithiumbatteri Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering Udskiftning må kun ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type Levér det brugte batteri tilbage til ...

Page 128: ...iquement avec une batterie du même type ou d un type équivalent recommandé par le constructeur Mettre au rebut les batteries usagées conformément aux instructions du fabricant Attention for USA Users The product that you have purchased contains a rechargeable battery The battery is recyclable At the end of its useful life under various state and local laws it may be illegal to dispose of this batt...

Page 129: ...locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations Never touch non insulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines Avoid using the telephone function other than a cordless type during an electrical storm There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightni...

Page 130: ...ts the Human Exposure limits found in OET Bulletin 65 2001 and ANSI IEEE C95 1 1992 Proper operation of this radio according to the instructions found in this manual will result in exposure substantially below the FCC s recommended limits The following safety precautions should be observed Do not touch or move antenna while the unit is transmitting or receiving Do not hold any component containing...

Page 131: ... Device Proximity Warning WARNING Do not operate a portable transmitter such as a wireless network device near unshielded blasting caps or in an explosive environment unless the device has been modified to be qualified for such use Antenna Warning WARNING To comply with the FCC and ANSI C95 1 RF exposure limits it is recommended that the antenna for this device be installed so as to provide a sepa...

Page 132: ...r in a particular commercial installation or if operated in a residential area If harmful interference with radio or television reception occurs when the device is turned on the user must correct the situation at the user s own expense The user is encouraged to try one or more of the following corrective measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipm...

Page 133: ...Union CE Marking and Compliance Notices Statements of Compliance English This product follows the provisions of the European Directive 1999 5 EC Danish Dette produkt er i overensstemmelse med det europæ iske direktiv 1999 5 EC Dutch Dit product is in navolging van de bepalingen van Europees Directief 1999 5 EC Finnish Tämä tuote noudattaa EU direktiivin 1999 5 EC määräyksiä French Ce produit est c...

Page 134: ...pecific countries or regions and is not allowed to be operated in countries or regions other than those of designated use As a user of these products you are responsible for ensuring that the products are used only in the countries or regions for which they were intended and for verifying that they are configured with the correct selection of frequency and channel for the country or region of use ...

Page 135: ...e device in areas places other than the 38 departments listed 01 Ain Orientales 36 Indre 66 Pyrénées 02 Aisne 37 Indre et Loire 67 Bas Rhin 03 Allier 41 Loir et Cher 68 Haut Rhin 05 Hautes Alpes 42 Loire 70 Haute Saône 08 Ardennes 45 Loiret 71 Saône et Loire 09 Ariège 50 Manche 75 Paris 11 Aude 55 Meuse 82 Tarn et Garonne 12 Aveyron 58 Nièvre 84 Vaucluse 16 Charente 59 Nord 88 Vosges 24 Dordogne 6...

Page 136: ...the wireless LAN radio off is not the same as disabling the wireless LAN card It is not necessary to disable the card to meet the regulatory requirements While operating the computer in those French departments that do not allow use of the wireless LAN equipment the user of the equipment must turn off the wireless LAN radio in order to comply with local regulations see Chapter 2 for more informati...