Socket NOTEBOOK COMPUTER RT786 RT786EX manual

NOTEBOO K COMPUT ER RT786 RT786E X USER’S GU IDE[...]

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EMC and Safety Notice Federal Communications Comm issio n Radio Frequency Interference Sta tement This equipment generates, uses, a nd can radiate radio fr equency energ y . I f not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, this equipment may cause interference to radio communications. This equipment has been tested and found to compl[...]

EN55024 EMS EN61000-4-2 +A2:2001 ESD (Electrostatic discharg e) EN61000-4-3 +A1:2002 RS (Radio frequency e lectromagnetic field) EN61000-4-4 +A2:2001 EFT (Elec trical fast transient/burst) EN61000-4-5 +A1:2001 Surge EN61000-4-6 +A1:2001 CS (Conducted disturbances induced by ra dio frequency ) EN61000-4-8 Power-Fre quency Magne tic Field EN61000-4-1[...]

Pow er Conservation This computer consumes much less power than conventional computers; howeve r, power consumption may be reduce d by properly config uring the Power Management Setups. I t is recommended that the power saving f unctions be enabled even when not running on battery powe r. Power Manage ment generally does not deg rade sy stem perf o[...]

CONTENTS GETTING STARTED .......................................................................................... 1 U NPACKING .......................................................................................................... 1 Q UICK O PERATI ON .............................................................................................[...]

PCMCIA C OVER ................................................................................................ 21 V EHICL E A DAPTER ............................................................................................. 21 D UAL B ATT ERY C HARGER .................................................................................. 21 D OCKUNDE[...]

PCMCIA D RIVER ............................................................................................... 37 A UDIO D RIVER ................................................................................................... 37 LA N C ARD D RIVER ............................................................................................ 37 F A[...]

Getting Started 1 GETTING STARTED Unpacking The following components come with y our computer . If a ny thing is missing or damaged plea se 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 • [...]

Getting Started 2 Quick Operation • Loose n the battery screw, remove the battery insul ation sheet, and then re- position the battery for operation. • Attach the AC adapter and cha rge 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[...]

Getting Started 3 Controls and I ndicators Controls and Indicators (Upper) 1. (Reserved) 2. PCMCIA 3. Key board Number Lock 4. Key board Caps Lock 5. Key board Scroll Lock 6. HDD in use 7. Secondary Battery Charge 8. Primary Battery Charge 9. Power indicator 10. Power switch 11. Touch pad left button[...]

Getting Started 4 12. Touch pad 13. 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 2 nd Battery Configuration: (optional) No special control or indicator.[...]

Getting Started 5 Controls and Indicators (L eft) 1. Phone Jack 2. I EEE1394 port (Fire Wire) 3. External Key bo ard + PS/2 port 4. I EEE1394 port 5. External Speaker 6. LAN Jack 7. Line I n port 8. USB port 9. Microphone port 10. USB port (Universal Serial Bus) 11. PCMCIA slots Controls and Indicators (Rear) 1. DC Power Jack 2. Serial Port COM1 3.[...]

Getting Started 6 5. Printer/External FDD Port* 6. Serial Port COM2 (or COM3 by optional configuration) *: The port is a dual function port and default as printer output. System will detect the device attache d then switch to proper output automati cally. Hot swap is possible under most conditions. However, if unable to hot s wap, please re-boot co[...]

Useful Inf ormation 7 USEFUL INFORMATION Locatio n A clean and moisture-fre e environment is preferred. Ma ke room for air circulation. Avoid areas with: • Sudden or extreme changes in tempera ture. • Extreme heat. • Strong electromag netic fields (near television set, motor rotation area , etc.). • Dust or high humidity . I f it is necessa[...]

Useful Inf ormation 8 Operating Sys tems The computer is compatible with most operating sy stems (OS). However, not all functions are 100% compatible. For example, ACPI, APM, Smart Ba ttery , etc. are not ava ilable on DOS, Windows NT, and other non-Microsoft OS. Consequently “Standby ”, “Hibernation”, “Ba ttery Gauge” etc. would not wo[...]

Useful Inf ormation 9 AC Adapter Indicator The gree n LED indica tes that the AC power is ready . Battery The computer will automatically switch to battery power w hen the external power source (AC ada pter or optional vehicle adapter) is disconnec ted. Battery Power Saving Tips The computer comes with an intelligent power -saving feature . You may[...]

Useful Inf ormation 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[...]

Useful Inf ormation 11 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. Standby/Hiber nate/Resume The sy st em can enter standby or hibernate mode by either pressing the power switch or stay i ng idle till timeout. Note: Standby/Hibernate/Resume works [...]

Useful Inf ormation 12 Replacing Modules Caution! Y ou 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. 2. Disconnect all cables from the computer. 3. Use a coin to turn loose the screws on the modules. 4. Remove the battery from the compartment. 5. Push the lat[...]

Components and Functions 13 COMPONENTS AND FUNCTIONS Keyboard The key board is functionally equivale nt to a full size desktop keyboa rd. A sample key layout is shown below. The Numeric Ke ypad The numeric key pad functions like an electronic calculator. I t is embedded in the main key board, with the numeric figures printed on the upper right of t[...]

Components and Functions 14 Keyboard Backlight (optional) Press [Fn] [F 5] key for approximately 1 second turns key board 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 re ad and write 720KB double side double density diskette. It is recommended that high density (2[...]

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 D rive The CD-ROM drive is a standard I DE ATA[...]

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. I EEE1344 #1 8. I EEE1394 #2 9. LAN 10. ANT. 11. DC jack Ports (ver tical version, ports on bottom) 1. I EEE1344 1 2 3 4 5 7 9 10 11 6 8 1 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 conne ctor. 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 e[...]

Components and Functions 18 5. Loc k the computer. There is 2 PCI slots on the Dockunde r. 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 Doc[...]

Components and Functions 19 Never dock or un-dock the c omputer while power is ON. I RQ DMA 0 Timer output 0 0 Sound 1 KB 1 Sound 2 8 RTC 2 FDD 9 ACPI (or F ree) 3 Reserved (or ECP/EPP) 10 Free (16-bit PCMCI A, or COM3*) 11 PCI device s 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 dr[...]

Optional Devices 20 OPTIONAL DEVICES Memory Card The memory card will expand your memory to facilitate better sy st em performance. The cards are ava ilable as following: 256MB, 512MB 2 nd Battery A Lithium I on rechargeable 2 nd battery may install into the CD-ROM/FDD compartment. I t has the same capacity of primary battery and Smart Battery comp[...]

Optional Devices 21 Touch Screen Resistive or capacitive touch screens f or direct finger touc h 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[...]

Optional Devices 22 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 23 SPECIFICATIONS CPU RT786: Intel Pentium 4M RT786EX: Intel Pentium M CPU runs at multiple speeds dependent on CPU type and operating sy stem: The CPU speed switches automatically by detecting AC adapter/battery operation and busy s tate. Memory System m emory Standard: 512MB Expandable: 1GB Cache mem ory RT786: Interna l level-2 51[...]

Specifications 24 Keyboard Number of key s: 89 Key travel: 2.5 mm (standard) 1.5 mm (optional backlight) Function: Emulates standard 101/102-key keyboar d 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 Ty pe: 2.5” I nterface[...]

Specifications 25 I/O ports • Parallel port • Two Serial ports • External RGB monitor port • External Key board port • External PS/2 port • Audio ports (External Speaker, Microphone, L i ne-in) • RJ11 Phone jack for internal Fax/Modem (optional) • RJ45 jack for internal LAN c ard (optional) • 2 ty pe I I or 1 ty pe-I II PCMCIA slo[...]

Specifications 26 Application Car or Truck installation Battery Prim ary Battery: Ty pe: 9 x 18650 cells Lithium I on Capacity : 11.1V 6000mAH Dimension: 103 mm(W) x 73 mm (D) x 38 mm(H) Weight: 435 g (0.95 1b.) 2 nd Battery (optional): Ty pe: 9 x 18650 cells Lithium I on Capacity : 11.1V 6000mAH Dimension: 150 mm(W) x 90 mm (D) x 20 mm(H) Weight: [...]

Specifications 27 Battery : Recharge able L ithium Ion, 9 cells per pac k Packing: Carton: Unbleached paper Cushion: Recy clable EPE Carry ing bag: Recy clable PE Fiber User's Guide: Recy cled/Recy clable paper Please recy cle the parts according to loca l regulations. Environmental Temperature: 0 ~ 45ºC (32 ~ 113ºF) operating -40 ~ 70ºC (-[...]

BIOS Setup 28 BIOS SETUP Press [F2] at boot up to enter B IO S setup. Use arrow key s 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 A dvanced Security Power Boot Exit Item Specific H elp System Time [16:19:20] Sy stem Da[...]

BIOS Setup 29 Diskette 1 3 ½" 1.44MB, Disabled Select the ty pe of floppy-disk drive installed in y our sy st em. 1.25 MB is a Japanese media format that requires a 3½" 3-Mode Diskette drive. Sy stem Memory N/A Di splay s amount of conventional memory detected during boot up. Extended Memory N/A Display s the amount of extended memory d[...]

BIOS Setup 30 Advanced Menu Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility Main A dvanced Security Power Boot Exit Item Specific H elp Boot-time Diagnostic Screen: [Enabled] Summ ary Screen: [Disabled] Legacy USB Support: [Enabled] POST Mem ory Test: [Quick T est] BootUp Display : [CRT+LCD] I/O Device Configu ration Peripheral Configuration for COM port Parallel port [...]

BIOS Setup 31 Parallel Port: [Enabl ed] 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 Su b-menu Selections Please refer the on scr een help for selections. BI OS shows COM3, CO[...]

BIOS Setup 32 Security Menu Selections Feature Options Description Set User Password Up to seve n alphanumeric characters Pressing <Enter> display s the dialog box for entering the user password. I n related sy stems, this password gives restricte d access to SETUP menus. Set Supervisor Password Up to seven alphanumeric characters Pressing &l[...]

BIOS Setup 33 Power Menu Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility Main A dvanced Security Power Boot Exit Item Specific H elp Power Button Function: [Power Off] Lid Close Function : [LCD Off] Sleep Button Function: [Stand By ] Speed Step Technology : [G V3] Select LID close function as LCD Off or Standby function F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 S[...]

BIOS Setup 34 Exit Menu Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility Main A dvanced Security Power Boot Exit Item Specific H elp Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Exit Sy s tem Setup and save y our changes to CMOS. F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Esc Exit ← Select Menu Enter [...]

Utilities and Drivers 35 UTILITIE S AND DRIVERS Note: Most device drivers are available in W indow s 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 drive[...]

Utilities and Drivers 36 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 ty pical display modes only .[...]

Utilities and Drivers 37 Touch Screen Driver Enter BI OS S etup and set COM1 port as “TTL 1”. (COM1 has multiple connectivity so it’s necessary to setup. Optional COM4 may be config ured as touch screen and doesn’t nee d BI OS setup.) Then cancel the prompt of installation wizard to setup the driver from the CD (RT786(EX) Drive rTouchsc [...]

Maintenance/Service 38 MAINTENANCE / SERVI CE Cleaning AL WAYS turn OFF the power, unplug the power cord and remove the battery before cleaning. The exterior of the sy stem and displ ay may be wiped with a cle an, soft, and lint- free cloth. I f there is difficulty re moving dirt, apply non-ammonia, non-alcohol based glass clea ner to the cloth and[...]

Maintenance/Service 39 3. If the orig inal packing materia ls are not available, wrap the equipment with soft material (e.g., PU/ PE form) then put the wra pped equipment into a hard cardboard shipping box. 4. Include a sheet with the following information: (Note: please keep a copy o f this sheet for y our records) • Name • Address • Unit se[...]

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