RuggedBook SR858 User manual

Manual

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Notebook SR858

SR858 ver. 1 . 0

Table Of Contents

CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION 1

Getting Started ................................................................................... 2

Inventory............................................................................................. 2

Safety and Maintenance.................................................................... 3

Check lists .......................................................................................... 4

Features .............................................................................................. 6

Where to Look For Information......................................................... 6

Quick Start.......................................................................................... 7

Loading Windows .............................................................................. 8

Adjusting the Volume and Brightness............................................. 8

Turning off Your Rugged NB ............................................................ 9

CHAPTER 2

GETTING STARTED 10

Hardware and Software................................................................... 11

Getting Started ................................................................................. 11

Front View......................................................................................... 12

Back View.......................................................................................... 12

Left View............................................................................................ 13

Bottom View...................................................................................... 13

LED Status Indicators...................................................................... 14

Hot Keys............................................................................................ 15

Stylus................................................................................................. 16

Hard Disk Drives .............................................................................. 16

DVD-RW............................................................................................. 17

Connecting the Printer .................................................................... 17

The PC Card Slot.............................................................................. 18

Memory.............................................................................................. 18

Communication Components......................................................... 19

CHAPTER 3

MAKING CONNECTIONS

Making Connections........................................................................ 21

Side Connectors............................................................................... 21

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CHAPTER 4

POWER MANAGEMENT 23

Power Management ......................................................................... 24

Adjust the power plan...................................................................... 25

Sleep Power State............................................................................ 26

Battery Charging.............................................................................. 27

When to Replace the Battery .......................................................... 28

Thermal Considerations.................................................................. 28

Chapter 5

SYSTEM SOFEWARE 29

System Sofeware ............................................................................. 30

System Recovery............................................................................. 30

APPENDIX A

STATEMENTS 35

Statements........................................................................................ 36

European Notice............................................................................... 38

Safety CAUTION............................................................................... 39

Canadian Department of Communications................................... 39

Battery Disposal............................................................................... 40

CAUTION FOR ADAPTER................................................................ 40

BATTERY CAUTION......................................................................... 40

Regulatory information / Disclaimers............................................ 41

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Getting Started

Congratulations on your purchase of this Rugged NB. The Rugged NB

is a fully functional NB with built-in LAN, and wireless connectivity.

Therefore its’ capable to organize and access important business and

personal information with excellent efficiency. In addition, you will be

able to send and receive e-mail and access the Internet at anytime

and anywhere.

This Manual contains the information you need to set up and use your

Rugged NB. It describes all the features of the Rugged NB in a

manner of ‘easy-to-read thorough’.

Inventory

This Rugged NB is designed for years of productive and pleasurable

computing. Use this section to keep details of your purchase. This

information will be required should you need to make repairs to your

Rugged NB during the warranty period. Update this section when you

add new options.

DATE OF PURCHASE:

PLACE OF PURCHASE:

DEALER'S NAME:

DEALER'S ADDRESS:

TELEPHONE:

E-MAIL ADDRESS/WWW:

CONTACT PERSON:

MODEL NUMBER:

SERIAL NUMBER:

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Safety and Maintenance

You can use your Rugged NB under a wide range of environmental

conditions. However, to ensure long use and continued high

performance, consider the following factors when setting up your

Rugged NB:

• Follow all warnings and instructions noted in this documentation

and in the Windows Help program.

• The first time you use your Rugged NB, we recommend that you

carefully read the Making Connections section of this manual

and initialize the battery to ensure optimum battery performance.

• Unplug the Rugged NB from the power outlet before cleaning.

Use a damp cloth for cleaning. Do not use aerosols, solvents, or

strong detergents.

• Slots and openings in the system cabinet are for ventilation

purposes. Do not block or cover these openings or the system

could overheat. Do not use or store the Rugged NB near a

source of heat or dust.

• On the base or rear panel of this Rugged NB, there is a label

with information on the power requirements of this system.

These requirements must be followed. If you are unsure of your

local power supply, consult your dealer or local Power Company.

• Do not step on or place anything on the power cord.

• If you use the Rugged NB with an extension cord, ensure that

the total ampere ratings of all the devices sharing the extension

do not exceed the rating of the extension cord or the rating of the

wall outlet.

• Never push foreign objects into the Rugged NB through any of

the slots or openings. Dangerous voltages are present, which

could cause electric shock or fire, or damage sensitive

components.

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Check lists

After opening the package, carefully inspect the contents. If any of the

items is missing or appear damaged, contact your dealer. The

shipping carton should contain the following:

• SR858 x 1

• Battery x 1

• Adapter x 1

• Stylus pen x 1

• Service DVD x 1

• OS License key (bundled with OS model)

Caution: When purchasing any accessories, purchase

only those accessories that are approved for use

with your Rugged NB. Your system vendor can obtain

these approved accessories. If you use items that

are not approved for use with this Rugged NB, you

may cause your Rugged NB to malfunction, or to emit

or receive electro-magnetic radiation in excess of

local regulations. For non-proprietary accessories

such as NB cards or printers, ensure that the

accessory functions properly in your Rugged NB

before making the purchase. Your system vendor may

be able to recommend reliable brands and models.

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Features

Software Support

Widows® XP Embedded Tablet PC Edition

• Microsoft® Internet Explorer

• Microsoft® Outlook Express

• Microsoft® Windows Media Player

High performance Processors

Intel® Core™ 2 Duo (Merom, Ultra Low ) U7500

High Capacity Hard Disk Drive

The Rugged NB has a high capacity hard disk drive, to store your favorite

programs and large multimedia files.

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Built-in Wireless LAN, Modem and LAN Capability

A built-in 802.11a/b/g/n, 56kbps (V.92) modem and 10/100/1000 Mbps

Ethernet port allows you to access the Internet or a local area network

(LAN).

Where to Look For Information

About Your Rugged NB

This User’s Manual describes the key elements of your Rugged NB.

New users can find a simple step-by-step orientation in the Quick

Start section of this chapter.

About Windows

Help and Support are available at the Windows Vista Start menu, offers

extensive Windows assistance. Welcome Center offers an online

orientation for new Windows users. Find it in:

Start/Welcome Center

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Quick Start

Turning on the Rugged NB for the First Time

1. Connect the AC adapter power cord to the AC adapter.

2. Connect the AC adapter to the DC power port on the bottom side of

your Rugged NB.

3. Connect the AC adapter power cord to an AC outlet.

4. Press the power button to turn on the power.

Note: The battery is not fully charged. Allow your

battery to fully charge before using it (i.e.,

before disconnecting AC power). Calibrating the

battery before use is also highly recommended.

Refer to Chapter of Power Management, for further

information.

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Loading Windows(don’t for none OS model)

The following section is for installing the Windows operating system

only. If you are installing a different operating system, please check

with your vendor for installation details.

After the Start Wizard updates your system settings, the Welcome to

Windows screen will appear. You may disable this feature by clearing

the check box labeled show this screen each time Windows starts.

Some software comes preloaded with Windows. New users can

familiarize themselves with this software by selecting Programs from

the start menu, then clicking on programs to run them.

Adjusting the Volume

You can adjust the volume with function keys:

• Fn + F12: volume up

• Fn + F11: volume down

Alternatively, you can adjust

the volume with the Windows

volume control applet located

on the taskbar.

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Adjusting the Brightness

Use the following function keys combinations to adjust the LCD panel

brightness:

• Fn + F6: increases the brightness

• Fn + F5: decreases the brightness

Turning off Your Rugged NB

Turning off the Rugged NB properly is important to maintaining your

Rugged NB.

1. Click the Windows start

button and the button with

right-arrow.

2. Choose ‘Turn off” to turn-off the

Rugged NB.

Warning: Shutting off the Rugged NB improperly may

result in data loss.

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Hardware and Software

This chapter introduces the different components and controls of your Rugged

NB, including the hardware components, the software, and the audio and

video systems.

Getting Started

Before you begin using your Rugged NB, read this chapter to familiarize

yourself with the main components installed in the system.

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Front View

Back View

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Left View

Bottom View

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LED Status Indicators

The LED Status Indicators show which power source the system is using.

They also show battery status and low battery power alerts.

Icon Light Description

Blue Power on

Blue blinking System save to RAM

Flash Green Battery is charging

Off Battery is discharged or fully

charged

Red Low battery capacity

Blue HDD in access

Off HDD in idle

Blue WLAN enabled

Blue Bluetooth enabled

Blue WWAN enabled

Blue Caps Lock enabled

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Hot Keys

The hot keys are unique features of your Rugged NB. The function as

follows:

Hot key Function

SAS Key Implement Secure Attention

Sequence(SAS), same as

Ctrl+ Alt+Del

Screen Rotation Key Rotate the working screen

Virtual keyboard Show Virtual Keyboard

RF Switch

Wi-Fi trans BT: The default is all off &

The selection is Loop:

1st press button—Wi-Fi on

2nd press button—B/T on

3rd press button—Wi-Fi & B/T all on

4th press button—Wi-Fi & B/T all off

(Revert to default situation)

(When you restart or off the system it

will lock the last setting and keep

this setting to next system on.)

Brightness up/down To be used with to control the LCD

Brightness.

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Stylus

Hard Disk Drive

The hard disk provides high-capacity storage and fast access. Windows and

most programs are stored here.

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DVD-RW

Your Rugged NB can support the DVD-RW. It can record information to

writeable CD/DVDs. Your tablet PC identifies the drive with the letter following

the hard drive letter. If your hard drive is D, then the CD-ROM drive will be E.

Connecting the Printer

To connect a printer to your Rugged NB via the USB port, use the supplied

USB to printer adapter cable.

Note: Before use, you must install the driver for the adapter cable.

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