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OPERATOR’ S MANUAL MIL-BOOK 100 SERIES NOTEBOOK 22355 TAG Way, Dulles, VA 20166 Tel: (703) 406.3000 Fax: (703) 607.3853[...]

TRADEMARKS All brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. NOTE Information in this manual is subject to change without notice.[...]

Regulations Information Class B Regulations USA Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement NOTE: 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 i[...]

Please note: The use of a non-shielded interface cable with this equipment is prohibited. Canada Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations Class B Compliance Notice This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of th[...]

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 leverandøren. NORWEGIAN ADVARSEL : Eksplosjonsfare ved feilaktig skifte av batteri. Benytt samme batterityp[...]

CAUTION : Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the equipment manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to manufacturer's instructions. DEUTSCH VORSICHT : Explosionsgefahr bei unsachgemäßem Austausch der Batterie. Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einen vom Her[...]

FRENCH ATTENTION : II y a danger d ’ explosion s ’ il y a remplacement incorrect de la batterie. Remplacer uniquement 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 hav[...]

Caution (for USA Users) To reduce the risk of fire, use only No.26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord. Power Supply Cord: (optional) Detachable, minimum 1.5 m long. Listed, rated minimum 125 V, 7 A, having a 2/18 AWG, type SVT flexible cord. One end terminates with a parallel blade, molded-on, attachments plug with a 7 A, 125 V (NEMA 1-15P) [...]

i Table of Contents Preface .................................................................................. v Chapter 1 Getting Started ..................................................... 1-1 Getting the Computer Running .............................................. 1-2 Unpacking ...............................................................[...]

ii Front Components ............................................................... 1-16 Bottom-Side Compontents .................................................. 1-17 Top Compontents ................................................................ 1-18 Chapter 2 Operating Your Computer ................................... 2-1 Starting and Stopping[...]

iii Configuring the Display Modes ..................................... 2-17 Using the Audio Features .................................................... 2-20 Connecting Audio Devices ............................................. 2-20 Using the Communication Features ..................................... 2-21 Using the Modem ......................[...]

iv Chapter 5 SCU (Setup Configuration Utility) ....................... 5-1 When and How to Use the SCU Program .............................. 5-2 When to Use .................................................................... 5-2 Starting SCU .................................................................... 5-2 Moving Around and Making Selectio[...]

v Battery Problems ............................................................. 8-4 CD/COMBO Drive Problems (on optional docking station) 8-5 Display Problems ............................................................. 8-5 Floppy Disk Drive Problems (on optional docking station) 8-7 Hardware Device Problems ......................................[...]

vi Chapter 3, Managing Power , provides information on power. Chapter 4, Expanding Your Computer , provides information on installing and using peripheral devices. Chapter 5, SCU (Setup Configuration Utility ) , describes the SCU program that configures the computer ’ s BIOS settings. Chapter 6, Installing Software Drivers , describes how to inst[...]

vii Notational Conventions Throughout this manual, the following conventions are used to distinguish elements of text. NOTE: identifies additional information that requires special attention. CAUTION: identifies important information which, if not followed, may result in loss of data or damage to the computer. Keyboard keys are shown in a bold type[...]

Getting Started 1- 1 CHAPTER 1 Getting Started Congratulations on purchasing this industrial notebook computer. It ’ s rugged, compact, and portable design allows you to use it in the field or inside a vehicle and other demanding situations where conventional notebook computers just cannot measure up. It can also connect with a docking station to[...]

Getting Started 1- 2 Getting the Computer Running This section guides you through the procedures for getting the computer ready for operation. Unpacking After unpacking the shipping carton, you should find these standard items: l Notebook Computer l Accessories: − AC adapter (100~240 VAC, 50~60 Hz) − AC power cord − Driver CD − Docking Stat[...]

Getting Started 1- 3 1. Make sure the computer is turned off. 2. Plug the DC cord of the AC adapter to the power connector on the computer. NOTE: When the computer is attached to the docking station, connect the DC cord to the power connector on the docking station instead. 3. Plug the female end of the AC power cord to the AC adapter and the male [...]

Getting Started 1-4 Closing the Cover When closing the cover , make sure that the hook is latched properly to safeguard against the f ollowing: T o prevent damage to the LCD screen during transport. T o prevent the computer from accidenta lly wa king up from Suspend mode during transport without the us er’s knowledge. Turning On and Off the Compu[...]

Getting Started 1-5 Turning Off T o turn off the com puter power, use the “Shut Down” comm and of your operating system. NOTE: There are other ways you can stop the computer so that you will be back to where you left off when you next turn on the computer. (See “Stopping the Computer” in Chapter 2 for information.) CAUTION: If you have to t[...]

Getting Started 1- 6 Ref Component Description See Also Battery Charge Indicator: – glows green when the battery is fully charged. – Glows orange when the battery is being charged. – Is dark when battery has no charge left and AC adapter is connected and powered on. System State Indicator: – glows green when the computer is powered on. – [...]

Getting Started 1- 7 Left-Side Components Ref Component Description See Also Œ Audio Output Connector Connects a hi-fi set, radio set, synthesizer, walkman, etc. • Microphone In Connector Connects an external microphone.[...]

Getting Started 1- 8 Rear Components Ref Component Description See Also Œ USB Port Each of the two ports connects a USB device, such as a USB floppy drive, printer, digital camera, joystick, and more. • VGA Port Connects an external monitor. Ž Serial Port Connects a serial device, such as mouse. • Power Connector Connects the AC adapter.[...]

Getting Started 1-9 Front Components Ref Component Description See Also Not ched H o le Allows you to hook the computer to the docking s tation. Wireles s Mod em or GSM Ant e nna Serves as the antenna fo r the option al wireless m odem or GSM. T o uchscreen Pen Pr o vides a c onvenie nt way to use the touchscreen. Can be stretched for better grip a[...]

Getting Started 1- 10 Ref Component Description See Also Œ Speaker Sends out sound and voice from the computer. • Battery Compartment Cover Open the cover to access the battery pack. Ž Battery Cover Latch Locks the battery compartment. • Docking Connector Serves as the interface between the docking station and the computer.[...]

Getting Started 1-11 Top-Open Components Ref Component Description See Also LCD Screen Displays the output of the c omputer. Device Indic a tors Shows the curre nt status of the computer’s devices. Caps Lock I ndicator – glows green when Caps Lock key is pres sed and its function is activated. Num Lock I ndicator– glows green when Num Lk key [...]

Getting Started 1- 12 LAN 10/100 Indicator – glows orange when LAN speed is 10 MBPS – glows green when LAN speed is 100 MBPS Hard Disk Drive Indicator (includes Floppy Disk Drive or CD-ROM Drive In-use Indicator when computer is connected to docking station) Ž Keyboard Serves as the data input device of the computer. • Touchpad Serves as the[...]

Getting Started 1- 13 Attaching and Detaching the Computer To/From the Docking Station WARNING: Make sure that the computer is off before connecting it to or disconnecting it from the docking station to prevent damage to either computer or docking station. Attaching the Docking Station To attach the computer to the docking station: 1. Place the doc[...]

Getting Started 1- 14 Taking a Look at the Docking Station (option) This section identifies the external components of the docking station and briefly describes the function of each component. Right-Side Components Ref Component Description See Also Œ Device Indicators Shows the current status of the docking station and computer ’ s devices. AC [...]

Getting Started 1-15 Left-Side Components Ref Component Description See Also n USB Ports Each of the two ports connects an USB device such as printer, digital camera, joystick and mor e. o Release Tab Press the Release Tab on both sides and lift up to release com puter from docking stat ion. Rear Components NOTE: The I/O ports located on the com pu[...]

Getting Started 1- 16 Ref Component Description See Also Œ Serial Ports Connect serial devices such as mouse, etc. • Parallel Port Connects a parallel device such as printer. Ž VGA Port Connects an external monitor. • USB Port Connects a USB device, such as printer, digital camera, joystick and more. • Power Connector Connects the AC adapte[...]

Getting Started 1- 17 Bottom-Side Components Ref Component Description See Also ΠSpeaker Sends out sound and voice from the docking station.[...]

Getting Started 1- 18 Top Components Ref Component Description See Also Œ Hooks Secures the computer to the docking station. • Docking Connector Serves as the interface between the docking station and the computer.[...]

Getting Started 1- 19 Where to Go from Here As your computer is ready for operation, you may want to do any of the following now: For this purpose … Do this … To know more about the computer … Go on to the next chapter. To install the operating system if your dealer has not already done so … See the operating system manual. To know more abo[...]

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CHAPTER 2 Operating Your Computer This chapter provides 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 but are new to notebook computers, you may choose to read only the parts containing information unique to your computer. Des[...]

Operating Your Computer 2- 2 Starting and Stopping the Computer There are a number of ways to start and stop the computer. Starting the Computer You always start the computer using the power button . A computer starts up with an operating system (OS) existing on the storage device such as the hard disk; or from a floppy disk or CD if you have the d[...]

Operating Your Computer 2- 3 To stop in this mode … Do this … To start up or resume again Suspend Depending on your settings in Windows, you can place the computer in Suspend mode by pressing the power button or by closing the display cover. Press the power button. If you choose to stop in Standby or Suspend mode, you can return to where you le[...]

Operating Your Computer 2- 4 Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has all the standard functions of a full-sized computer keyboard plus a Fn. key added for specific functions. The standard functions of the keyboard can be further divided into four major categories: Typewriter keys Cursor-control keys Numeric keys Function keys Typewriter Keys Typewrite[...]

Operating Your Computer 2-5 Numeric Keypad A 15-key numeric keypad is embedded in the typewriter keys as shown next: Numeric keys facilitate enteri ng of numbers and calculations. When Num Lk is on, the numeric keys are activated; meaning you can use these keys to enter numerals with “Fn” key. NOTE: z Some software may not be able to use the nu[...]

Operating Your Computer 2-6 Function Keys On the top row of the keys are the function keys: F1 to F12 . Function keys are multi-purpose key s that perform functions defined by individual programs. Hot key functions are assigned to F1, F3 , F4 , F5 , F6 , F8 , F9 , an d F10 by your computer . (See “Hot Keys” section in this chapter for informati[...]

Operating Your Computer 2- 7 Key Description Fn + F9 Switches the display output to one of the following three when an external CRT monitor is connected through the docking station. LCD CRT monitor Display on both NOTE: If the display mode is set to 256 colors or lower, or in DOS mode, there will be only two modes for selecting: CRT only and Displa[...]

Operating Your Computer 2- 8 Using the Touchpad CAUTION: Do not use a sharp object such as a pen on the touchpad. Doing so may damage the touchpad surface. NOTE: For optimal performance of the touchpad, keep your fingers and the pads clean and dry. When tapping on the pad, tap lightly. Do not use excessive force. The touchpad is a pointing device t[...]

Operating Your Computer 2- 9 Term Action Drag and drop Press and hold the left button, then move your fingers until you reach your destination (drag). Finally, release the button (drop) when you finish dragging your selection to the destination. The object will drop into the new location. -or- Gently tap twice on the pad, and on the second tap, kee[...]

Operating Your Computer 2- 10 Using the Touchscreen (Optional) CAUTION: Do not use a sharp object such as a ballpoint pen or pencil on the touchscreen. Doing so may damage the touchscreen surface. Use the included touchscreen pen instead, which can be stretched for better grip and handling. The touchscreen is a touch-sensitive device that allows yo[...]

Operating Your Computer 2- 11 Term Action 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 or pen on the right edge of the touchscreen and slide your finger or pen up and down along the edge. To move horizontally, place your finger or pen on the bottom edge of the tou[...]

Operating Your Computer 2- 12 Using the Floppy Disk Drive (optional) Your computer may come with the optional floppy disk drive as drive A through the optional docking station . A floppy disk drive allows you to install new programs into your computer, or to store information on a removable floppy disk so you can transfer information from one compu[...]

Operating Your Computer 2- 13 Inserting and Ejecting Floppy Disks To insert a floppy disk, hold it with the arrow facing up and towards the drive. Slide the disk into the drive until it clicks into place. To eject a floppy disk, first ensure that the floppy disk drive in-use indicator is off, and then press the eject button on the drive. When the f[...]

Operating Your Computer 2- 14 Using the Hard Disk Drive Your computer comes with a hard disk drive as drive C . A hard disk drive is a storage device with non-removable, rotating, magnetic storage platters inside it. It is where your operating system and application software programs are stored. Your hard disk drive is a 2.5-inch IDE (Integrated Dr[...]

Operating Your Computer 2- 15 Using the CD/COMBO Drive (optional) Your computer may come with an optional CD-ROM drive, COMBO drives, or through the optional docking station. This drive is usually configured as drive D . The drive uses removable 5.25-inch silver CD-ROM discs, which look like standard music CDs. It is an ideal medium to use for dist[...]

Operating Your Computer 2- 16 Inserting and removing a CD Follow this procedure to insert or remove a CD. 1. Turn on the computer. 2. Press the eject button and the CD tray will slide out partially. Gently pull it until fully extended. 3. To insert a CD, put down the CD in the tray with its label facing up. Slightly press the center of the CD until[...]

Operating Your Computer 2- 17 Using the Video Features The video subsystem of your computer features: l 12.1-inch TFT (Thin-Film Transistor) color LCD display with 1024x768 XGA (Extended Video Graphics Array) resolution. l Sunlight Readable Panel , Transflective LCD (Optional). l Simultaneous display on LCD and external monitor (connect through the[...]

Operating Your Computer 2- 18 Display Mode LCD Only CRT Only Simultaneous Display Resolution Colors 8-bit √ √ √ 16-bit √ √ √ 24-bit √ √ √ 640x480 32-bit √ √ √ 8-bit √ √ √ 16-bit √ √ √ 24-bit √ √ √ 720x480 32-bit √ √ √ 8-bit √ √ √ 16-bit √ √ √ 24-bit √ √ √ 800x600 32-bit √ √ √ 8[...]

Operating Your Computer 2- 19 Display Mode LCD Only CRT Only Simultaneous Display 8-bit √ √ √ 16-bit √ √ √ 24-bit √ √ √ 1024x768 32-bit √ √ √ 8-bit √ 16-bit √ 24-bit √ 1152x864 32-bit √ 8-bit √ 16-bit √ 1280x1024 24-bit √ 8-bit √ 1600x1200 16-bit √ TABLE NOTE : 8-bit = 256 colors; 16-bit = High Color or 6 5[...]

Operating Your Computer 2- 20 Using the Audio Features NOTE: l To take advantage of the enhanced audio capabilities, t he audio driver supplied with your computer must be installed . l If you experience interference while recording, try lowering the microphone recording volume. The audio subsystem of your computer features: l Digital audio and anal[...]

Operating Your Computer 2- 21 Using the Communication Features Using the Modem NOTE: To take advantage of the modem feature, the modem driver supplied with your computer must be installed. The internal 56 K fax/data modem allows you to use the telephone line to communicate with others by fax, email, or connect to an online service or bulletin board[...]

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Managing Power 3- 1 CHAPTER 3 Managing Power Y our computer operates either on external AC power, car adapter, or 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. The topics in this chapter include: What is an AC [...]

Managing Power 3- 2 AC and Car Adapter CAUTION: l The AC and car adapter is designed for use with your computer only. Connecting the AC adapter to another device can damage the adapter. l The AC power cord supplied with your computer is for use in the country where you purchased your computer. If you plan to go overseas with the computer, consult y[...]

Managing Power 3- 3 Battery Pack The battery pack is the internal power source for the computer. It is rechargeable using the AC or car adapter. 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. NOTE: Care and m[...]

Managing Power 3- 4 Initializing the Battery Pack Y ou need to initialize a new battery pack before using it for the first time or when the actual operating time of a battery pack is much less than expected. Initializing is the process of fully charging, discharging, and then charging. It can take several hours. 1. Make sure the computer power is t[...]

Managing Power 3- 5 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 state as a backup. To replace the battery pack, follow these steps: 1. Make sure the computer is not turned on or connected to AC power[...]

Managing Power 3- 6 l CAUTION: l If you are using a flash PC Card, do not access the card during battery low periods. This is because the access may take longer than the time it takes the battery to run out of charge, thus making your access to the card unsuccessful. l If you fail to save your data when the battery completely runs out of charge, th[...]

Managing Power 3- 7 Power Management Y our computer supports APM (Advanced Power Management) and ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) for power management. The power management feature allows you to reduce the power consumption for energy saving. With an ACPI-compliant operating system such as Windows 98 and Windows 2000, power supply [...]

Managing Power 3- 8 Manual Power Management Y ou can manually initiate Suspend-to-disk mode at any time in one of two ways: l Use the O/S that supports the Suspend function. l Press down the power button and release it in less than 4 seconds with the system on. Repeat the action to wake up the system under Suspend mode. Suspend-to-disk is a very us[...]

Managing Power 3- 9 Power-Saving Tips In addition to your computer ’ s automatic power management, you can do your part to maximize the battery ’ s operating time by following these suggestions. l Do not disable Power Management. l Decrease the LCD brightness to the lowest comfortable level. l Disable the parallel and serial ports if no devices[...]

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Expanding Your Computer 4- 1 CHAPTER 4 Expanding Your 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. This chapter gives guidelines on installing and using these devices:[...]

Expanding Your Computer 4- 2 Connecting an External Monitor If you want the benefits of a larger display screen with higher resolution, you can connect an external CRT monitor to your computer through the optional docking station. Follow this procedure to connect an external monitor: 1. Make sure the computer is not turned on. 2. Plug the monitor ?[...]

Expanding Your Computer 4- 3 Connecting a Parallel Device (optional) The optional docking station has a p arallel port for connecting a parallel device such as printer. The port supports ECP (Extended Capabilities Port) and EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port) modes that turn the standard parallel port into a high-speed bi-directional peripheral port. Foll[...]

Expanding Your Computer 4- 4 Connecting a Serial Device Y our computer has a serial 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 “ COM1 Port ” item is set properly in the SCU program. (See “ Advanced Menu ” in Chapter 5 for information.) 2. Make sure [...]

Expanding Your Computer 4- 5 Connecting a USB Device (USB 2.0) Y our computer has one USB port on the right side for connecting USB 2.0 devices such as digital camera, scanner, printer, modem, or mouse and two USB ports on the left side of the optional docking station. USB is specified to be an industry standard extension to the PC architecture. It[...]

Expanding Your Computer 4- 6 Using PC Cards Y our computer has one PC Card slot to accommodate one type II card. ZV Port and CardBus Support Y our computer ’ s PC Card slot supports CardBus and ZV (Zoomed-Video) Port specifications. CardBus is the 32-bit version of PC Card technology. It allows speeds of up to 133 Mbps at 33 MHz. Typical applicat[...]

Expanding Your Computer 4- 7 To remove a PC Card : 1. Your operating system may require you to stop the PC Card before you actually remove it. (In Windows, double-click the PC Card icon in Control Panel to stop the card.) 2. Push the eject button and the card will slide out slightly. 3. Pull the card out of the slot.[...]

Expanding Your Computer 4- 8 System Memory Upgrade Y ou can upgrade your computer by changing system memory to a maximum of 1GB on the DDR SDRAM slot. However, to avoid damage during the installation procedure, please ask your dealer for help.[...]

Setup Configuration Utility 5- 1 CHAPTER 5 Setup Configuration Utility (SCU) SCU is a program for configuring the BIOS (Basic input/output System) settings of the computer. BIOS are a layer of software, called firmware that translates instructions from other layers of software into instructions that the computer hardware can understand. The BIOS se[...]

Setup Configuration Utility 5- 2 When and How to Use the SCU Program When to Use Y ou need to run the SCU program when: l You see an error message on the screen requesting you to run Setup. l You want to restore the factory default settings. l You want to modify some specific settings according to the hardware. l You want to modify some specific se[...]

Setup Configuration Utility 5- 3 The menu can be divided into four areas: l On the top line is the menu bar containing the titles of the available menus. Each menu title brings a specific menu. l The center left column of the menu contains items that you can set for the selected menu title. l The right column of the menu provides help information o[...]

Setup Configuration Utility 5- 4 Moving Around and Making Selections A brief description of keyboard usage is listed next: Key Function ← , → Selects a menu title. ↑ , ↓ Selects an item or option. Enter Opens or closes the options window when an item is selected. Space bar, – Cycles through the pre-defined value for the selected item. Pre[...]

Setup Configuration Utility 5- 5 Main Menu The Main menu contains the basic configuration settings of the system. Date and Time Sets the system date and time.[...]

Setup Configuration Utility 5- 6 Internal and Numlock sets if you can enter a number when Num Lock is turn off. When this item is enabled, you can press and hold FN , and then press a letter key to enter a number even if Num Lock is turned off. When this is disabled, you cannot enter a number with the above method. A check mark ( ü ) indicates ena[...]

Setup Configuration Utility 5- 7 Geyserville Support Enables or disables the Geyserville feature of the CPU. The Geyserville feature helps conserve battery life by decreasing the CPU ’ s running speed under certain conditions while still maintaining a high performance. If this item is enabled, the CPU will automatically change its speed whenever [...]

Setup Configuration Utility 5- 8 Shared Video Memory sets the shared memory size of the video controller. The options are 4M, 8M, 16M and 32M. Com Ports[...]

Setup Configuration Utility 5- 9 Security Menu The Security menu contains the security setting that safeguards your system against unauthorized use. Set Password allows you to set the password for your system. When typing password, first make usre that Num Lock is off, then type your password in the entry fields and press Enter . Confirm your passw[...]

Setup Configuration Utility 5- 10 Boot Menu The Boot men sets the sequence of the devices to be searched for the operating system. Boot Sequence sets the first, second, third, and fourth booting devices. The system will try to boot from the first device but if it is not available, will try the next boot device. If you set the first boot device to L[...]

Setup Configuration Utility 5- 11 Exit Menu The Exit menu displays ways of exiting SCU. After finished with your setting, you must save and exit so that the new setting can take effect. Save Change and Exit saves the changes you have made and exits SCU. Discard Changes and Exit exits SCU without saving the changes you have made. Get Default Values [...]

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Installing Software Drivers 6- 1 CHAPTER 6 Installing Software Drivers To take full advantage of the unique features of your computer, some operating systems require custom software, known as drivers, to be installed. If you purchased the computer with Windows pre-installed; your dealer may have already installed the drivers. If not, you need to in[...]

Installing Software Drivers 6- 2 How to Use the CD NOTES: • The drivers may have been updated after this manual was publishe d. For driver ’ s upgrade, please contact your dealer. • You can always find README or document files on the CD. These files contain the latest information from the software supplier. Please read the files together with[...]

Install Device Driver for Windows 2000/Windows XP T o install the necessary driver , just click on the particular option and follow the onscreen instructions to continue and com plete installation. Device Driver Press the “Device driver” button, the system will auto install include VGA, Audio, Modem, LAN , W ireless LAN, USB 2.0, DirectX 8.1, C[...]

Installing Software Drivers 6- 4 VGA Allows you to select high-resolution displays with richer colors. It can drive CD displays as well as CRT displays. Audio Allows you to take full advantage of the audio subsystem. Modem The modem driver allows you to transmit information over a standard telephone line through RJ-11 port. Speedstep Press the Spee[...]

Installing Software Drivers 6- 5 Install Touch Screen Driver for Windows 2000 1. Insert the driver CD into the drive. 2. Click on “ TOUCH SCREEN ” then “ WIN2000 ” , and follow the onscreen instructions to continue. 3. When finished installing, select “ Yes ” to reboot your system. The driver should now be loaded. 4. After the system ha[...]

Installing Software Drivers 6- 6 Installing Drivers for Windows XP To set up the necessary drivers for Windows XP, click on “ TOUCH SCREEN ” on the initial screen. The following screen appears:[...]

Installing Software Drivers 6-7 Install Touch Screen Driver for Windows XP Hardware Install: (1) Insert the driver CD to the CD drive, to bring up the following screen. Select “WINXP”.[...]

Installing Software Drivers 6- 8 (2) When the TSRC-XP.htm file appear, then select ” START ” -> “ Control Panel ” button.[...]

Installing Software Drivers 6-9 (3) When the “Control Panel “ sc reen appear , then click on “ performance and Maintenance” bu tton.[...]

Installing Software Drivers 6-10 (5) When the “Performance and Maintenance” screen appear , and then click on “System” button.[...]

Installing Software Drivers 6- 11 (5) When the “ System Properties ” screen appear, and then click on “ Hardware ” and “ Device Manager “ button.[...]

Installing Software Drivers 6-12 (6) When the “Device Manager” screen appear , then click on “ ?Unknown device” and then cl ick on the “Properties” icon.[...]

Installing Software Drivers 6- 13 (7) When the “ Unknown Device Properties ” screen appear, and then click on “ Reinstall Driver ” button.[...]

Installing Software Drivers 6-14 (8) When the “Hardware Update W izard” appears, click on “ Install the software automatically [Recomm and], then click on ”Next”. (9) When the “Hardware Installati on” screen appears, click on ”Continue Anyway”.[...]

Installing Software Drivers 6- 15 (10) When the “ Hardware Update Wizard ” screen appears, click on ” Finish ” button.[...]

Installing Software Drivers 6- 16 (11) When the “ PenMount DMC9000 and DMC9100 Properties ” screen appears, click on ” Close ” button to exit the driver installation..[...]

Installing Software Drivers 6- 17 Touchscreen Utility To install the touchscreen utility, perform the following: (1) Insert the driver CD to the CD drive, to bring up the following screen. (2) Click on “ Start ” then “ Run ” .[...]

Installing Software Drivers 6- 18 (3) Enter the following directory on the driver CD: TOUCHSCREENSetup.exe, then click on “ OK ” . (4) Select “ Yes ” to the question if this is the first time to run this setup. (5) When the “ InstallShield Wizard ” appears, click on “ Next ” to continue. (6) Select “ I accept the terms in the li[...]

Installing Software Drivers 6- 19 (11) If you need 4,9,16,25 dot of the calibrate, we suggest select “ Advanced Calibration ” button to calibrate. (12) Click on the four sides red points and plus sign on the screen to calibrate your “ PENMOUN T ” pen to start using your MIL-BOOK 100’s Touchscreen.[...]

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Caring for the computer 7- 1 CHAPTER 7 Caring for the 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 these areas of maintenance: l How to protect the computer l What to note when using and storing the computer l How to clean t[...]

Caring for the Computer 7- 2 Protecting the Computer To safeguard the integrity of your computer data as well as the computer itself, you can protect the computer in several ways as described in this section. Using the Password The power-on password protects your computer against unauthorized use. If the password is set, the prompt requesting for t[...]

Caring for the computer 7- 3 Taking Care of the Computer Location Guidelines l Use the computer where the temperature is between 0 ° C to 55 ° C . l Avoid placing the computer in a location subject to high humidity, extreme temperatures, mechanical vibration, direct sunlight, or heavy dust. l Do not cover or block any ventilation openings on the [...]

Caring for the Computer 7- 4 Cleaning Guidelines l Never clean the computer with its power on. l Use a soft cloth moistened with water or a non-alkaline detergent to wipe the exterior of the computer. l Gently wipe the display with a soft, lint-free cloth. Do not use alcohol or detergent on the display. l Dust or grease on the touchpad/touchscreen [...]

Caring for the computer 7- 5 When Traveling l Before traveling with your computer, make a backup of your hard disk data into floppy disks or other storage devices. As an added precaution, bring along an extra copy of your important data. l Make sure the battery pack is fully charged. l Make sure the computer is turned off and the top cover is secur[...]

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Troubleshooting 8- 1 CHAPTER 8 Troubleshooting Hardware, software, or a combination of both can cause computer problems. 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. It is divided into three sections: l Preliminary checklis[...]

Troubleshooting 8- 2 Preliminary Checklist Here are helpful hints to follow before you take further actions when you encounter any problem: l Try to isolate which part of the computer is causing the problem. l Make sure that you turn on all peripheral devices before turning on the computer. l If an external device has a problem, make sure that the [...]

Troubleshooting 8- 3 Solving Common Problems For easy reference, the problems are divided into these categories. Problem Type Go to Battery problems P. 8-4 CD/COMBO drive problems (on optional docking station) P. 8-5 Display problems P. 8-5 Floppy disk drive problems (on optional docking station) P. 8-7 Hardware device problems P. 8-8 Hard disk dri[...]

Troubleshooting 8- 4 Battery Problems The battery does not charge (Battery Charge LED indicator does not light orange). l Make sure that the AC adapter is properly connected. l Make sure that the battery is not too hot – gets above 55 o C or too cold – below 0 o C. Allow time for the battery pack to return to room temperature. l Make sure that [...]

Troubleshooting 8- 5 CD/COMBO Drive Problems (on optional docking station) The CD/DVD drive cannot read a CD. l Make sure that the CD is correctly seated in the tray, with the label facing up. l Make sure that the CD is not dirty. Clean the CD with a CD cleaning kit, available in most computer stores. l Make sure that the CD/COMBO drive driver is i[...]

Troubleshooting 8- 6 l The brightness level might be too low. Increase brightness by pressing Fn + F6 . l The display output might be set to an external monitor. To switch the display back to the LCD, press Fn + F9 . l Reset the computer by pressing the Ctrl + Alt + Del keys if you are using an external keyboard. l Try turning the computer off; wai[...]

Troubleshooting 8- 7 The external monitor displays nothing. l Make sure that the monitor is turned on. l Make sure that the monitor ’ s signal cable is properly connected. l Check if the Setup item Display Mode on the Main menu of the SCU program is configured correctly. l Switch the display to the monitor by pressing Fn + F9 or through the Windo[...]

Troubleshooting 8- 8 The disk drive cannot read a floppy disk. l Make sure that the floppy disk is formatted. l Make sure that you are reading the correct drive. Hardware Device Problems The computer does not recognize a newly installed device. l The device may not be correctly configured in the SCU program. Run the SCU program to identify the new [...]

Troubleshooting 8- 9 The hard disk drive in-use indicator glows without blinking. l The data files stored on the hard disk drive may be fragmented. Use a tool such as Window ’ s Disk Defragmenter to defragment the files. Keyboard, Mouse and Touchpad Problems The keyboard does not respond. l Try connecting an external keyboard. If it works, contac[...]

Troubleshooting 8- 10 LAN /Wireless LAN Problems I cannot access the network. l Make sure that the LAN driver is correctly installed. l Make sure that the LAN cable is properly connected to the RJ-45 connector and the network hub. l Make sure that the network configuration is appropriate. l Make sure that the user name or password is correct. Modem[...]

Troubleshooting 8- 11 WARNING: COM3 is reserved for use by the touchscreen, do not disable it. If COM1/2 is disabled and COM3/4 is enabled on the SCU Setup (refer to chapter 5), upon booting system would recognize the enabled COM3/4 and designate it as COM1/2. The following table is the default settings: COM Port I/O (input/output) Port IRQ (Interr[...]

Troubleshooting 8- 12 The computer does not enter Standby or Suspend mode with the Fn + F10 hot keys. l You might be using a PC Card that prevents the computer from entering Suspend mode. To enter the mode, stop the communication program and then remove the card or stop the card. Printer Problems (connected through optional docking station) The pri[...]

Troubleshooting 8- 13 Sound Problems No sound is produced. l Make sure that the volume control is not set too low. l Make sure that the audio driver is correctly installed. l Make sure that the computer is not in Standby mode. l If using an external speaker, make sure that the speaker is properly connected. Distorted sound is produced. l Make sure [...]

Troubleshooting 8- 14 l 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. l Restart your computer. The message “ Operating system not found ” appears on the screen after you turn on the computer. l Make sure that there is no floppy disk in the floppy disk drive [...]

Troubleshooting 8- 15 Other Problems The date /time is incorrect. l Correct the date and time via the operating system or SCU program. l After you have performed everything as described above and still have the incorrect date and time every time you turn on the computer, the RTC (real-time Clock) battery is at the end of its life. Call an authorize[...]

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Specifications A-1 APPENDIX R Specifications NOTE: Specifications are subject to change without any prior notices. Parts Specifications CPU Intel Pentium M Processor LV1.1 GHz in µ -FCBGA Cache Memory L2 1M on-die ROM BIOS 512 KB Flash EEPROM, PC2001-compliant System One 200-pin PC2100 DDR SO-DIMM sockets, standard 256 MB, Maximum 1GB RAM Video 64[...]

Specifications A- 2 Parts Specifications On computer RJ-11 fax/modem port, serial ports, VGA, Mic-in, Line-out, RJ-45 port, USB port, I/O ports Docking station (option) USB ports, serial ports, VGA, ECP/EPP parallel port, Mic-in/ Line- out Modem 56 KBPS internal fax modem LAN Fast Ethernet, 10/100 MBPS auto- negotiation AC adapter 100 ∼ 240 V AC,[...]