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2. Battery calibration will take from 6 to 12 hours depending on how much power the battery already contains The unit will not suspend while calibration is running It is okay to use your device during battery calibration CAUTIONS E Do not disconnect AC power while battery calibration is running E Do not remove the battery while battery calibration is running When to calibrate the battery The first time you use it After it has been in storage If the gas gauge has become inaccurate Every three months for optimum performance Windows 7 Battery Calibration 1 To run the Battery Calibration program select Start All Programs and Mobile Computer Tools 2 Next select DynaPower Battery Calibration If you get a pop up window asking if you want to allow the program to make changes to the device select Yes 3 Select Start to begin calibrating or Cancel to exit NOTE The battery calibration process may take up to 8 hours to complete About Battery Calibration Battery calibration may take up to 12 hours to complete After starting calibration the application requires no further input from the user During calibration it goes through three steps 1 Charge the battery is fully charged to 100 2 Discharge and calibrate the battery is discharged to zero then calibrated but not charged You may stop the process after this point and let the battery charge outside of the battery calibration application 3 Ch
3. System Time immediately NOTE Once a change is made press the Enter key to continue Rugged Notebook User Guide 39 R8300 User Guide The Advanced Menu Customizing Your BIOS The Advanced menu provides the user with the ability to configure specific system settings Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc Advanced WLA A A Execute Disable Bit Enabled Intel Virtualization Technology Enabled SATA Mode Selection AHCI Battery Low Warning Beep Enabled Resume on AC Power Insertion Disabled Keyboard backlight timer setting Keyboard Backlight Off Wake on LAN Disabled gt Trusted Computing gt Intel TXT LT Configuration gt Radio Devices Configuration gt Stealth Mode IO Configuration gt F81216 Super IO Configuration gt FAN Calibration gt Battery Calibration Number of cores to enable in each processor package e Select Screen Tl Select Item Enter Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESiCe Ext Version 2 15 1236 Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc Sarasa Sets the number of cores to enable in each processor package Execture Disable Bit Enabled When enabled XD can prevent certain classes of malicious buffer Disabled overflow attacks when combined with a supporting OS Intel Virtualization Technology Enabled When enabled aVMM can utilize the additional hardware cap
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5. Change Opt General Help Previous Values Optimized Defaults Save amp Exit ES Ge Exit Version 2 15 1236 Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc Field Setting Description Stealth Mode Disabled When disabled the LEDs fan system sound display brightness and system radio Function Enabled devices setting operate normally Enabled Enables or disables the LED indicators when the Stealth mode is enabled LEDs l Disabled Enabled Enables or disables the FAN function when the Stealth mode is enabled FAN Disabled Svstem Sound Enabled Enables or disables the system output sound setting when the Stealth mode is u Disabled enabled Enabled Enables or disables the display brightness setting when the Stealth mode is enabled Display Brightness Disabled Radio Device Enabled Enables or disables the system radio devices setting when the Stealth mode is Disabled enabled Rugged Notebook User Guide 44 R8300 User Guide Customizing Your BIOS F81216 Super IO Configuration This menu option allows you to assign serial port settings Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc Advanced F81216 Super IO Configuration Set Parameters of Serial Port 0 COMA Super IO Chip Fintek F81216 gt F81216 Serial Port 1 Configuration gt Select Screen TL Select Item Enter Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit EeGor
6. only have a hard disk drive it will be the only option that displays When you select a device it is disabled in the other boot device fields Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc Main Advanced Security Save amp Exit Select the keyboard NumLock Launch CSM Enabled state Boot Option Priorities Boot Option 1 P1 HL DT ST DVDRAM Boot Option 2 P0 SanDisk SD6SB1M Boot Option 3 IBA GE Slot 00C8 v1404 gt Select Screen TL Select Item Enter Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit Recent Version 2 15 1236 Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc Setting Description ee eee a Select the keyboard NumLock state Enabl Launch CSM Soei Enables or disables the system to launch an older operating system Boot Option 1 La Sets the system boot order Boot Option 2 a Sets the system boot order Boot Option 3 re Sets the system boot order Rugged Notebook User Guide 47 R8300 User Guide Customizing Your BIOS The Security Menu The Security menu allows you to set or change the Administrator and User passwords Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc VEME CANCEL ER I Security BEME am p ant Password Description Set Administrator Password If ONLY the Administrator s password is set then this only limits access to Setup and is only asked for when entering Set
7. A Audio Volume Up Increases the audio volume Fn F10 m4 Speaker on off Turns the speakers on and off mutes the sound En F12 Siea mode Provides the ability to disable sound and light features such as system beeps fan and display backlight Fn RIGHT Alt TouchPad on off Toggles the TouchPad on and off Fn LEFT Shift TT Keyboard backlight Toggles the keyboard backlight option on and off Rugged Notebook User Guide 15 R8300 User Guide Numeric Keypad Getting Familiar With Your Notebook The embedded numeric keypad consists of sixteen keys that make number intensive input more convenient It is indicated Standard Key Ke Kev with Numlock On by small characters located on the lower right corner of the key Press NumLk to enable or disable the numeric keypad Numeric Keypad Fre cara Return Lock Keys The keyboard has three lock keys you can toggle on and off Lock Key CAPS LOCK NUM LOCK SCROLL LOCK Pressing the Caps Lock key one time locks keys A through Z in the UPPER CASE position Pressing the Caps Lock key again returns the letters to lower case While in the upper case mode pressing the Shift key results in lowercase characters when entered You still have to use the Shift key to display characters located on the upper portion of the keyboard For example press Shift 8 to type an asterisk even when the Caps Lock key is activated The Caps Lock LED fi lights when the keyboard is in
8. Caps Lock mode Press the NumLk key to enter the Num Lock mode When the Num Lock mode is on the embedded keypad is in numeric mode The keys function as a calculator with the arithmetic operators and Use this mode when you need to do a lot of numeric data entry Alternately connect an external keypad See External keyboard The Num Lock LED E lights when the keyboard is in Num Lock mode Press the ScrLk key to enter the Scroll Lock mode Scroll Lock varies between applications It does not work with some applications The Scroll Lock LED lights when the keyboard is in Scroll Lock mode Rugged Notebook User Guide 16 R8300 User Guide Getting Familiar With Your Notebook Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows specific functions Key icon Description S Windows Logo Key Start button Combinations with this key perform special functions Below are a few examples amp Tab Activates next Taskbar button E Opens My Computer in Windows Explorer M Minimizes all Windows Shift M Restores Minimized Windows R Displays Run dialog box Refer to Keyboard Shortcuts in Windows Help and Support for a complete list of Windows key combinations Application Key Opens the application s context menu same as right click Radio ON OFF Switch Option The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows specific functions CAUTION FAA regulations require that a
9. EX i Version 2 15 1236 Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc Field Setting Description _ gt o Serial Port 0 Submenu Allows the BIOS to select Serial Port 0 Base Addresses Configuration Serial Port 1 Submenu Allows the BIOS to select Serial Port 1 Base Addresses Configuration Rugged Notebook User Guide 45 Customizing Your BIOS FAN Calibration This menu option allows you to do the fan calibration The calibration process takes approximately 3 minutes to complete Now Starting FAN Calibration It need about 3 minutes lt Strength f0 Fan R P N 7139 gt lt Strength e0 Fan R P N 6533 gt lt Strength dO Fan R P N Battery Calibration This menu option allows you to do the battery calibration Be sure that the AC adapter and the battery are properly installed on the notebook Then press any key to start the battery calibration Please make sure that AC adaptor amp Battery are present Press any key to start Battery Calibration Rugged Notebook User Guide 46 R8300 User Guide Customizing Your BIOS The Boot Menu The Boot menu allows you to configure the boot settings and boot sequence depending on your configuration The boot device fields are dynamic and change depending on the devices installed on your notebook during that boot sequence For example if you have a DVD CDRW Combo drive or a USB floppy drive installed they appear as options in the boot device fields If you
10. ampere ratings of the equipment plugged in should not exceed the ampere rating of the cord if you are using an extension cord Also the total current rating of all equipment plugged into a single wall outlet should not exceed the fuse rating Servicing Your Device Contact your dealer or see your service technician if any of the following occurs m The device has been dropped and the body has been damaged m Liquid has been spilled into the product m The device does not operate normally Storing Your Device 1 Save and backup files and data before storing the notebook 2 Remove any PC Cards Smart Cards or EXPRESS Cards from the card slots 3 Remove any media from the media bay 4 Exit all applications 5 Shut down and turn off the device Windows 7 Select Start Shut down 6 Remove the battery from the unit and store it in a dry place 7 Store the device within the recommended temperature ranges of 55 C to 75 C 67 F to 167 F 8 If you use PC cards refer to the manufacturer s instructions you received with the card for storage and care information 52 R8300 User Guide Taking Care of Your Batteries E Read and follow all battery precautions in the Safety section Use only batteries of the same kind as replacements Turn the power off before removing or replacing batteries Do not tamper with the batteries Keep batteries away from children Before storing your battery read and f
11. and 14 4 Mbps in downlink mode and 2 0 Mbps and 5 7 Mbps in the uplink mode EDGE GPRS GSM Network The Enhanced Data Rates for Global Evolution EDGE network allows users to transfer data with download speeds up to 237 Kbps 70 130 Kbps typical It is more than three times the speed of GPRS The EDGE network can help you perform at higher levels of productivity by providing real time wireless access to critical business systems and applications UMTS GPRS GSM Network Universal Mobile Telecommunications System UMTS also referred to as wideband code division multiple access W CDMA is one of the most significant advances in the evolution of telecommunications into 3G networks UMTS is a worldwide standard for wide area wireless data communication based on Global Systems for Mobile communications GSM UMTS provides broadband mobile access to business systems and applications that can help improve mobile users productivity UMTS provides broadband speeds with download speeds up to 2Mbps 220 320 Kbps typical It delivers four to six times the speed of dial up Internet access and eight times the speed of GPRS wireless data service UMTS allows mobile users to respond to urgent email and access the Internet EV DO Rev A EV DO Rev 0 1xRTT CDMA CRMA Express is upgradeable and when WWAN radio technology changes you can change with it You can upgrade your radio to the various supported CRMA Express modules through Twinhe
12. can be used with various software applications that require audio input 6 Pen stylus Slot Store the provided custom touch screen pen stylus in this sto e Hanae Integrated handle for convenient canying SCS S S S S o TouchPad Buttons Use like the buttons onamouse SSOSCSC SCS S S S S S S S S S Rugged Notebook User Guide 10 R8300 User Guide Getting Familiar With Your Notebook Left Side View Icon Feature Description o The back handle mount located on both sides of the device is used with an Back Handle Mount optional back handle sis DC in Jack Connects to an AC power adapter EEEE Network Jack RJ45 LAN ie to an Ethernet based network The connection speed is 10 100 1000 oa oe USB 2 0 Port Connects to USB devices e g USB digital camera Microphone Jack Connect a microphone to this jack to record audio Connect external speakers or a stereo headset to this jack to listen to External Monitor Port Connects to a display monitor up to 2048x1536 resolution Coolina Fan Exhaust Cooling Fan exhaust area DO NOT Block This area may become hot as air vents g from the device Smart Card Reader or Express Card Slot Depending on your configuration use with a Smart Card or EXPRESS Card optional Rugged Notebook User Guide 11 R8300 User Guide Getting Familiar With Your Notebook Right Side View icon Feature Descripton SSA USB 3 0 Port Connects to US
13. can power the device for approximately eight 8 hours depending on usage patterns If your device also has the optional Media Bay battery it will power the device for an additional four 4 hours When to Replace the Battery Over time the battery s capacity gradually decreases We recommend that you replace your battery if it no longer provides 70 of its original rated capacity WARNING Only use approved batteries when replacing the battery Heat Considerations The device s processor has been specially designed to consume as little power as possible However working in a hot environment or working for long periods may raise the temperature Your device takes the following steps to lower temperature m The cooling fan turns on You may hear the fan and feel air coming from a vent on the left side of the device when this happens m If the temperature continues to rise processor activity is reduced You may notice a slight loss of performance if this happens m To prevent damage if the device gets too hot the processor stops and the device shuts down 34 R8300 User Guide Battery Calibration Over time as the battery is repeatedly drained and recharged battery runtime may decrease Calibrate the battery the first time you use it and then periodically for maximum performance The calibration process empties and charges the battery This allows the Windows battery gauge to accurately monitor battery status
14. on your laptop s display Windows 7 1 Select Start Control Panel Appearance and Personalization 2 Under Display select Connect to an external display 3 On Multiple displays click Extend these displays Then click Apply Cursor Visibility To improve the visibility of the mouse cursor you should m Enable the Pointer Trails feature to add trailing cursors m Use a slow or medium speed sensitivity level You can combine a higher level of acceleration with a slow or medium speed sensitivity level This allows you to move the mouse cursor quickly by increasing your finger pressure while still providing a finer degree of control when you apply minimum pressure NOTE To change the speed of the mouse do the following Windows 7 Select Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound and then choose Mouse On the Mouse Properties window select the Pointer Options tab to make cursor visibility adjustments Rugged Notebook User Guide Getting Familiar With Your Notebook Lid Switch Your device has a lid switch that can automatically suspend and resume your device when you close and open the display To change the power management settings for the lid switch perform the following Windows 7 1 On the System Tray area of the Taskbar click the DynaPower icon and select DynaPower Grid 2 At the top of the grid select the appropriate Power plan 3 Select the desired action settings for both battery
15. or AC power 4 Select Save Changes and repeat steps 2 through 3 until all power plan settings you wish to modify 19 R8300 User Guide Getting Familiar With Your Notebook LED Status Indicators The activity indicators located above the keyboard light up when a particular function of the device is active Each indicator is marked with an icon Display Hinge LEDs visible when the display lid is closed Wireless Modem LED Power LED ED t Power is ON Flashing Suspend to RAM Battery Lit Battery charging e O Flashing Low battery LED off No battery battery fully charged will always be OFF without external power connected to the unit Lit External power is connected to the unit WWAN Communication Lit WWAN radio is on WLAN Communication Lit Wireless LAN Bluetooth and or GPS radio s are on External Power Disk Status HW Caps Lock Number Lock Scroll Lock Rugged Notebook User Guide 20 R8300 User Guide Getting Familiar With Your Notebook Audio Your device includes 24 bit high fidelity stereo audio output and an integrated microphone You can also attach external audio devices via the audio in and out jacks on the left side of the device To Adjust the Volume Microphone E To decrease volume press Fn F8 W E To increase volume press Fn F9 A To mute the volume press Fn F10 o You can also adjust the volume with the Windows volu
16. temperature approaches the ends of its temperature range 5 C 41 F to 50 C 122 F it will take longer to charge the battery CAUTION Avoid exposing batteries to extremely hot or cold temperatures for long periods To prevent possible damage to the battery the notebook does not allow the battery to charge if the internal temperature of the battery gets too low lt 5 C or lt 41 F or too high gt 50 C or gt 122 F Vehicle Dock The vehicle dock is designed to safely secure the device in a vehicle It includes a key lock for security You can use the vehicle dock to E Charge batteries with voltage from the vehicle battery E Communicate with other devices E Automatically connect to an external antenna CAUTIONS E Do not open the vehicle dock case It has no user replaceable parts The vehicle dock is internally protected it resets automatically if there is a power fault E Do not use the vehicle dock to charge the device battery overnight Turn off the vehicle dock at the end of each work day to prevent draining the voltage in your vehicle s battery below starting levels To charge a battery installed in the device 1 Place the device onto the vehicle dock making sure it is securely latched 2 If charging is required it begins automatically The Battery Power LED lights 3 When the battery is fully charged the Battery Power LED turns off 50 R8300 User Guide Optional Equipment and Accessori
17. the battery E Only use approved manufacturer approved battery packs with your device E Do not abuse deliberately pierce or subject the battery pack to excessive impact E Immediately discontinue use of the battery if it appears damaged or abnormal in any way and consult your local provider for advice E Do not immerse the battery pack in liquid E Do not short together the battery connections Do not store the battery pack with metallic objects due to the risk of short circuit E Battery chemical leakage is harmful In the unlikely event of battery leakage DO NOT TOUCH In case of accidental contact with the eyes or skin immediately wash with running water and seek medical advice In the case of accidental ingestion seek immediate medical attention E Follow Battery Tips for use and storage Rugged Notebook User Guide 8 R8300 User Guide Standard Features mE XGA Color Display mM Shock mounted ruggedized removable Hard Disk Drive with heater Fully rugged magnesium case E Full size 87 key sealed keyboard with embedded numeric keypad and 12 function keys E Multi Touch TouchPad m Lid Switch The lid switch can be configured to suspend your device when the lid is closed and to resume when the lid is opened E Application Launch Key and user programmable buttons E Internal Gigabit Ethernet LAN m Three USB 2 0 Ports mM One USB 3 0 Port m Audio Jacks for external speakers and microphone and internal sp
18. time It is recommended that you use a quality surge protector with your device and any attached peripherals Vehicle Adapter The vehicle adapter is an optional device that supplies power from the vehicle battery to operate the device and charge the battery installed in the unit It typically connects to the vehicle battery using the cigarette lighter socket CAUTION The vehicle adapter is only designed for temporary use Use the optional vehicle dock to power and secure the notebook for frequent or long term vehicle installations To prevent possible damage to the battery the system will not allow the battery to charge at extreme temperatures Be aware of the following charging characteristics especially if the device is left unattended in a closed vehicle Battery will not charge lt 5 C lt 41 F 50 C lt 122 F Battery will not charge Rugged Notebook User Guide To connect the vehicle adapter 1 Insert the vehicle adapter power cord into the power port on the device 2 Insert the cigarette lighter adapter into the vehicle s cigarette lighter socket 12V turning it slightly to make a good connection The Power LED on the adapter lights to indicate current is reaching it When you connect the vehicle adapter it automatically begins charging the device s battery At moderate temperatures around 20 C 68 F the battery will be fully charged in approximately four to five hours However as the battery
19. to extreme temperatures or moisture when the doors are open E Periodically backup or archive important files and data Rugged Notebook User Guide Maintenance and Storage For External PC Cards Each PC Card manufacturer provides specific guidelines for the care and handling of the product In addition follow these recommendations m When the PC Card is not inserted in a PC Card socket store the PC Card in a protective carrying case This will help protect it from inadvertent shocks m Always use care when handling PC Cards Do not drop bend flex or crush them m Avoid exposing PC Cards to extreme moisture heat or sunlight E Keep all debris out of the connector to ensure good electrical connections m There are no user repairable parts in the PC Card slot Do not attempt to disassemble any part of the device The warranty will be voided if drive seals are broken or screws have been removed E Periodically backup or archive important files and data E If you have problems with your PC Card contact the manufacturer for more information and troubleshooting information Cleaning Your Device Cleaning the Outside Case 1 Disconnect external power and turn off the notebook 2 Remove the battery 3 Add a small amount of water to a soft cloth and clean the device case Do not use paper products because they can scratch the surface 4 Wipe off any excess liquid with a soft cloth 5 Reinstall the battery CA
20. with three Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 ports and one Universal Serial Bus USB 3 0 port This enables you to attach various devices such as a keyboard mouse scanner or printer USB devices can be chained together on a single cable External keyboard or pointing device This notebook has a keyboard with full sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad If you feel more comfortable using a desktop keyboard you can connect a USB external keyboard to one of the USB ports You can also connect a USB mouse or other pointing device to one of the USB ports USB Ports 28 R8300 User Guide Ethernet LAN With the built in Ethernet LAN you can make LAN connections with 10 100 1000 Mbps connection speed To use the network feature connect an Ethernet cable from the network jack on the left side of the device to a network jack or hub on your network Ethernet Port RJ45 Audio Devices Audio devices are easy to connect with the audio ports accessible from the left side of the device You can plug an external microphone or an audio line in device into the line in jack Amplified speakers or headphones connect to the line out jack Microphone Jack Headphone Speaker Jack External Monitor Port af ffeil r f Rugged Notebook User Guide Making Connections External Monitor or Video Device You may use an external monitor simultaneously with your notebook s display instead of your note
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22. AN radios LTE LTE Long Term Evolution is part of the GSM evolutionary path beyond 3G technology following EDGE UMTS HSPA HSDPA and HSUPA combined and HSPA Evolution HSPA The overall objective for LTE is to provide an extremely high performance radio access technology that offers full vehicular speed mobility and that can readily coexist with HSPA and earlier networks The main advantages with LTE are high throughput low latency plug and play FDD and TDD in the same platform LTE will also support seamless passing to cell towers with Rugged Notebook User Guide Wireless Communication older network technology LTE downlink peak data rates up to 50Mbps with 10MHz category 3 MIMO HSPA High Speed Packet Access Plus HSPA is also known as HSPA Evolution and Evolved HSPA HSPA was standardized in recent releases HSPA will apply some of the techniques developed for Long Term Evolution LTE and allow operators to extend the life of their HSPA networks HSDPA deployments cards modules can support up to 42 Mbps downlink and up to 5 76 Mbps in the uplink mode HSPA High Speed Packet Access HSPA combines High Speed Download Packet Access HSDPA and High Speed Upload Packet Access HSUPA It is a 3G GSM Mobile protocol in the HSPA family which provides a roadmap for UMTS based networks to increase their data transfer speeds and capacity HSPA deployments cards modules can support 1 8 Mbps 3 6 Mbps 72 Mbps
23. B devices e g USB digital camera Two USB 2 0 Ports Connects to USB devices e g USB digital camera Connects your device to serial devices such a fax modem or a serial mouse This Serial Port na c port is identified as COM1 a PC Card Slot Use this slot for Type Il PC Card devices Vedia Bav Combo DVD ROM CD RW DVD Multi Drive DVD RAM DVD ROM DVD RW CD R y CD ROM CD RW or second battery module The back handle mount located on both sides of the device is used with an Back Handle Mount i optional back handle No Icon Feature Description _ O O Z O S O a Banery Release Latches Slide these toward the center of the unit to release the batery 2 Battery Release Lock Press this in toward the display to unlockthe battery e Cooling Fan intake Air intake for fan DO NOT blockthis are The security slot can be used with a standard laptop locking device such as a Kensington lock You can connect the device to a large object with the lock to prevent theft See the documentation that comes with your lock for more information Security Slot Rugged Notebook User Guide 12 R8300 User Guide Getting Familiar With Your Notebook Bottom View ETTE i LELEL y I JY aa 4 coe a U No Feature Description Connector DEAC antenna to gain better performance when you are in a vehicle a Memory compartment User expandable memoryslot e Speakers integrated stereo speakers fo
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26. IOS Utility NOTE Do not forget to set your password If you forget your password please get in touch with your dealer or an authorized service center Rugged Notebook User Guide Smart Card Reader Option If your device has the Smart Card Reader option you can use smart card technology for added security Fingerprint Scanner Option The optional swipe style fingerprint scanner can be used for all standard security uses The optional fingerprint scanner provides a greater level of security and convenience for your device and your private data Use the fingerprint scanner instead of passwords for the following E during device login E during login at secure websites E when opening password protected applications a to provide encryption security for individual files Fingerprint scanner Fingerprint Scanner Software Before using the fingerprint scanner you must first install compatible software If the optional fingerprint scanner was present during initial user setup you should have the Install Finger Print Software link on your desktop Click this link and follow the instructions to install the software A wizard may guide you through the process CAUTION Before installing any third party software ensure it is approved for use with this device When accessing some secure websites you may need to specify you are using the fingerprint scanner instead of a password Refer to the fingerprint scanner soft
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28. PC Cards Some cards may be inserted with power on while others require that the device be turned off Ejecting a Card 1 First exit the application using the card 2 On the taskbar left click on the Safely Remove Hardware icon or 3 Press the slot eject button once to pop it out then press it again to eject the PC Card Rugged Notebook User Guide 21 R8300 User Guide Getting Familiar With Your Notebook TouchPad The integrated TouchPad is a pointing device that senses movement on its surface so the cursor responds as you move your finger over of the TouchPad The buttons located directly below the TouchPad have the same function as a two button mouse Press these buttons to make selections drag objects or perform a variety of other functions depending on the software TouchPad TouchPad Buttons Selecting Objects 1 Move the pointer over the object to be selected 2 Double tap the TouchPad or double click the left TouchPad button The TouchPad will respond like a mouse Dragging Objects 1 Place the cursor over the desired object 2 Press and hold the left button or tap the TouchPad two times as if you were double clicking but do not remove your finger after the second tap 3 Move the cursor to the desired location and release the button or lift your finger to finish dragging Scrolling Two Finger Scrolling The two finger scrolling feature allows you to scroll vertically or horizontally and i
29. TT was upgraded to EV DO GPS option The Global Positioning System GPS is a worldwide radio navigationsystem formed from a constellation of satellites and their ground stations GPS uses these satellites as reference points to calculate positions accurate within five meters Bluetooth option Bluetooth is a short range wireless technology Bluetooth systems create a Wireless personal area network WPAN When Bluetooth capable devices come within range of one another an electronic conversation automatically takes place to determine whether they have data to share or whether one needs to control the other Then the devices hop frequencies in unison so they stay in touch with one another and avoid interference with other devices Bluetooth devices send out weak signals of 1 milliwatt Class ll Bluetooth devices have a range of about ten meters while Class devices have a range up to 100 meters The R8300 Bluetooth option is a Class device with the greater range Rugged Notebook User Guide Wireless Communication Even with the low power the walls in your house won t stop a Bluetooth signal This makes the standard useful for controlling several devices in different rooms However obstructions such as walls do degrade the signal and reduce its range Antennas This notebook has several embedded antenna options to support wireless communications They require no user action CAUTION Use only the supplied or an approve
30. Turn your device over so you are looking at the bottom 7 If installed remove the screw in the media bay lock 8 Slide the media bay lock toward the back of the device and hold 9 While holding the media lock in the unlocked position slide the media bay release toward the outside of the device The media bay should come part way out of the device 10 Grasp the media bay device by the edges and pull straight out until it is clear from the slot 11 Re insert the next media bay device by firmly pushing it back into the slot until it clicks into place CAUTION Do not remove or change any hardware while your device is hibernating or in a Sleep Standby state To Insert a Disk 1 Open the media bay door cover 2 Insert the disk into the media bay slot To Remove a DVD or CD 1 Make sure the device is not accessing the DVD drive 2 Press the eject button The disk will automatically eject 3 Pick up the disk by the edges and remove it from the slot CAUTION When the device is reading from a DVD or CD the Optical Disk Drive LED will flash on Do not attempt to remove a disk while this light is active Multi Drive Eject Button 25 R8300 User Guide Getting Familiar With Your Notebook Precautions for Handling DVDs and CDs Keep these precautions in mind when handling DVDs and CDs m Always hold the disk by the edges avoid touching the surface of the disk m Use a clean dry cloth to remove dust s
31. UTION Aerosols solvents or strong detergents are not recommended cleaning solutions and may void your warranty For system decontamination recommendations please contact your support representative Cleaning the Display Use a soft dry cloth In some cases you can use a small amount of water to remove streaks or smears For difficult display cleaning tasks use a 50 50 mixture of isopropyl alcohol and water Do not use paper products because they can scratch the screen 53 R8300 User Guide Cleaning the External Power Connector The external power connector may sometimes be exposed to moisture and or contamination causing an unreliable connection to the external power source Clean the connector with a cotton swab dipped in electronics grade isopropyl alcohol Cleaning the RJ 45 USB Connectors If the connector pins get dirty clean the connector with a cotton swab dipped in electronics grade isopropyl alcohol Data Backup Regularly backup your data to ensure the greatest data integrity provide the fastest recovery options and minimize downtime After you have installed all applications and have your device configured as desired create a backup of drive C using the Hard Disk Backup and Recovery Utility Then use the Windows Backup Utility frequently to backup data It is recommended you set the backup utility to run automatically Saving Important System Information By default your device is set up to automat
32. Wizard by selecting Start Programs Mobile Computer Tools E Don t leave passwords anywhere on your notebook or carrying case E Install antivirus software and keep it updated m For added security consider using a notebook lock with the device s Security Slot E Develop ergonomic work habits to help prevent related health issues The science of ergonomics studies the relationship between health and a suitable work environment For more information on ergonomics contact your nearest computer bookstore local library reputable website Turning Off the Device To turn off your device select Start Shut Down and follow the instructions on the screen If you are going to be away from the device for a short period you can conserve power without shutting down the system See Managing Power and Battery Tips for details NOTE If you are unable to shut down your device normally follow the instructions in Troubleshooting CAUTION Shutting off the device improperly may result in data loss R8300 User Guide Getting Familiar With Your Notebook Front View No Feature Description Display Latch The display latch holds the display when closed Display 13 3 inch 4 3 XGA outdoor viewable color display with an touch screen 3 Button and LED Area above the keyboard with the power button Radio ON OFF Switch Application Launch indicator Key and LED Status Indicators Internal Microphone Integrated weatherized microphone
33. abilities Disabled provided by Vanderpook Technology SATA Mode Selection AHCI Determines how SATA controller s operate IDE Battery Low Warning Beep Enable When enabled the system will sound 3 beeps per 10 seconds during Disable both battery capacity below 7 Resume on AC Power Insertion Disable When enabled the system will wake from standby or hibernation Enable state when the AC power is plugged Keyboard backlight timer setting Keyboard Selects the length of time for keyboard backlight to remain lit before Backlight Off turning off If the device is left idle for a specified period of time the 5 240 Minutes keyboard backlight will automatically turn off to converse the battery power Wake on LAN Disabled Enables or disables integrated LAN to wake the system The Wake Enabled On LAN cannot be disabled if ME is on at Sx state Trusted Computing Trusted Computing Settings Intel TXT LT Configuration Intel Trusted Execution Technology Radio Devices Configuration Enable Disable Radio Devices Rugged Notebook User Guide 40 R8300 User Guide Customizing Your BIOS Battery Calibration Battery Calibration Trusted Computing Trusted Platform Module TPM is a secure micro controller with added cryptographic functions Aptio Setup Utility Advanced Configuration Current Status Information SUPPORT TURNED OFF Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc Enables or Disables BIOS support for security devic
34. ad International Corp service centers 30 R8300 User Guide giving you greater wireless access when you need it After initialization the first time the unit is booted refer to the radio help found on your desktop for information about setting up and using your radio NOTE All WWAN radios are capable of backward compatibility to support slower technologies when necessary to provide the greatest possible coverage to the user EVDO Rev A EVDO Revision A 1x Evolution Data Optimized is a wireless radio broadband data standard that offers download speeds up to 3 1 Mbps 500 to 800 Kbps typical Revision A integrates faster data technology and improves latency These enhancements allow features such a VolP and video calling EV DO Rev 0 Evolution Data Only or Evolution Data Optimized EV DO Rev 0 is a 3G wireless technology with average user download speeds up to 2 4 Mbps 400 700 kbps typical When you spend a lot of time away from your desk the faster speeds from EV DO can lead to greater productivity It s more than just fast email retrieval Get fast and secure access to your information and applications with EV DO EV DO Rev 0 was upgraded to EV DO Rev A 1XRTT Single Carrier 1x Radio Transmission Technology 1xRTT is a pre 2G wireless technology based on the CDMA platform It has the capability to provide ISDN like speeds that offer up to 144 Kbps 50 70 Kbps typical 1xRTT is also referred to as CDMA2000 1xR
35. arge if battery calibration continues running the battery will fully charge to 100 Rugged Notebook User Guide Operating with Battery Power Managing Power Your device has power management capability so you can reduce the amount of energy used especially during periods of inactivity Effective use of power management options can greatly conserve and extend your battery life The power management unit monitors system activity such as hard drive keyboard mouse or any devices attached to a port If it does not detect activity for a period of time the device stops some or all of these devices to conserve energy Your device employs a power management scheme that supports ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Interface allowing for maximum power conservation and maximum performance at the same time Windows handles all powersaving chores for your device For more information search for Power Options in Microsoft Help and Support Low Power States Your device can enter three different low power states to conserve power Standby Sleep Hibernate and Power Off These states can be entered manually or after a period of inactivity From the Power Saver or DynaPower utilities you can configure the Power Button Sleep Button FN F3 and Lid Switch to initiate any of the low power states Standby Sleep Most system devices are powered off but the contents of system memory are retained Standby Sleep is sometimes referred
36. ate the ground so there will probably be no signal in basements m Try the side of the building that is least likely to have coated windows Reflective coatings on windows reflect radio signals E Open blinds Closed metal blinds can reflect radio signals m Try different rooms Dropped ceilings sometimes hide an accumulation of electrical cable m Avoid sources of Electromagnetic Interference EMI Electromagnetic Interference EMI is generated by switching circuitry closets or Un interruptable Power Source UPS systems found near computer rooms and can block the radio signal When to use Landline Communication If these tips do not improve radio signal strength switch to landline communication Switching to landline communication is faster than searching for and trying to improve the radio signal Rugged Notebook User Guide 32 R8300 User Guide This notebook operates on AC or battery power This section contains the information you need to know to operate the device on battery power and describes how your device manages and saves power Effective use of power management options can greatly conserve and extend your battery life Be sure to read the Battery Safety and Precautions section Frequently Asked Battery Questions Does it harm the Li lon battery pack to frequently top off the batteries No Connect the device to an approved charging source whenever available What constitutes a charge cycle A
37. book s display or as an extension of your notebook s display To attach an external monitor do the following 4 Connect the video signal cable from the external monitor or the VGA adapter to the external monitor port on the left side of your device 5 Connect the power cable from the external monitor to a power outlet and turn on the monitor 6 Read the monitor manual for additional instructions Using Simultaneous Display Your device takes advantage of Windows dual display capability allowing you to use your device for presentation purposes To use simultaneous display connect an external display device to the external monitor port You can then toggle the display output location by pressing Fn F2 O It will output to your device s display the attached external display or both displays simultaneously Keep pressing Fn F2 until you have the output option you want Using Extended Display When using an external monitor you can extend your desktop This allows you to open and view one program on the external monitor while viewing a different program on your laptop s display Windows 7 1 Select Start Control Panel Appearance and Personalization 2 Under Display select Connect to an external display 3 On Multiple displays click Extend these displays Then click Apply 29 R8300 User Guide This notebook supports up to four integrated radios for superior wireless communication One radio p
38. cause your system to malfunction To correct mistakes restore the Optimized Defaults by pressing F3 Rugged Notebook User Guide 38 R8300 User Guide The Main Menu Customizing Your BIOS The Main menu displays detailed information about the device including the system time and date Aptio Setup Utility Advanced Boot Security BIOS Information BIOS Version EC Version Build Date and Time System Information Intel R Core TM i7 3687U CPU Total Memory Main Board Version Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc Save amp Exit Sets the Date Use Tap to RC 0O0 switch between Data elements 0 00 06 03 20 2014 13 04 07 2 10GHz 16384 MB DDR3 B Intel PCH SKU Name ME FW Version ME Firmware SKU QM77 8 1 51 1471 5MB Thu 02 2014 19 14 50 gt Select Screen TL Select Item Enter Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit E SCAME xit System Time Version 2 15 1236 Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc Field Setting Description BIOS Information Displays the BIOS version detected during boot up System Information Displays the amount of memory detected during the boot process Sets the date The value set takes effect immediately System Date MM DD YYYY HH MM SS NOTE Once a change is made press the Enter key to continue Sets the time The time is displayed in 24 hour format The value set takes effect
39. ce tab to view running applications and the Processes tab to view running processes 3 Watch the CPU Usage It is okay if the processor usage is occasionally 100 percent but if it is 100 percent most of the time this may indicate a problem What to do if applications are keeping the CPU busy m If possible close applications that keep the CPU busy when you are not using them E Turn off or suspend your device whenever you are not using it This will help to conserve power Tip 3 Calibrate your battery Over time the accuracy of the Windows battery gas gauge battery Calibrating the battery every 3 or 4 months helps to keep the gas gauge accurate Refer to Battery Calibration for more information 36 R8300 User Guide Tip 4 Get a good charge E Your device will charge more quickly if it is turned off or suspended E In warmer or cooler temperatures the battery can take much longer to fully charge E If your battery is charged in a cold less than 41 F 5 C or very warm greater than 122 F 50 C environment it is possible that the Battery LED C will indicate that the charge has stopped however this does not necessarily mean that your battery is fully charged Tip 5 Prevent data loss Follow these guidelines to prevent data loss when removing your battery or storing your device E You will lose data if you remove the battery while the device is operating or suspended and AC power is disconnected To pr
40. d all users bystanders The WAN transmitter WLAN transmitter and WPAN transmitter should be turned off before carrying the Laptop PC in order to comply with FCC RF exposure requirements Since each customer s radio configuration is unique please read the radio help installed on your desktop and refer to the manufacturer documentation to setup and use your radio s 31 R8300 User Guide Wireless Communication Improving Radio Coverage Radio connectivity between your device and your wireless network may vary at different times of the day and in different types of weather It may also be influence by terrain buildings or even a crowded room Follow these tips to improve radio coverage between your device and your wireless network depending on your location On the Street E Try all sides of a building to see which side provides the strongest radio signal m Move from under trees Pine needles absorb radio signals more than leaves Move away from overhead electrical wires E Move away from buildings Radio signals reflect off other buildings E Try not to hold the unit If possible place it in vehicle on a cabinet or desk E If holding the unit turn the unit in 90 degree increments to avoid shielding it with your body m Move several feet in any direction if needed for a stronger signal since the signal is 1 2 feet across Inside a Building E Move toward windows m Move above ground Signals do not penetr
41. d antenna s Use of unauthorized antennas modifications or attachments may void your warranty and could impair call quality damage the radio or result in violation of FCC regulations This notebook may contain the radio transmitters listed below The following statements are relevant when using these radios This device may contain a WLAN radio transmitter a WPAN radio transmitter and a WAN radio transmitter Each internal radio may or may not have an individual FCC Identifier label That FCC Identifier label is not applicable to this configuration Only the external FCC ID label is applicable Only the antenna with which an intentional radiator is authorized may be used with the intentional radiator The WAN embedded antenna location Is in the upper center edge of the display screen and is not to be modified The WPAN embedded antenna location is near the lower left edge of the Keyboard and is not to be modified The WLAN embedded dual antennas are located internally in the upper right and left edges of the display screen and are not to be modified To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements when using the WAN radio transmitter a minimum separation distance of 20 cm must be maintained between the upper center edge of the display screen antenna and all users bystanders When using the WLAN transmitter a minimum separation distance of 20 cm must be maintained between the upper right and left edges of the display screen an
42. d be run after first start up See the BIOS Setup Utility to password protect your removable hard disk drive Replacing the hard disk drive 1 You should print these instructions 4 Turn the device over so you are looking 8 Using the ribbon remove the HDD before continuing They will not be at the bottom from the device available after you shut down the a 5 If installed use a Phillips screwdriver 9 Align the connectors and insert the device in step two to remove the two optional screws in HDD in the device 2 oe the device and remove the hard disk drive cover 10 Replace the door and turn the HDD p l 6 Flip open the HDD locks and turn locks toward the outside of the device 3 Remove the battery see Battery both of them toward the center of the to lock it pemovall eevee 11 If desired install the optional HDD 7 Lift the HDD cover off of the device screws Remove screws Turn toward inside Remove by the ribbon Rugged Notebook User Guide 24 R8300 User Guide Hard Disk Drive Heater The hard disk drive heater warms the HDD before spinning up in temperatures below 5 C the minimum safe operating temperature for the HDD The heater is integrated and operates as needed when the device is on If the temperature is below 5 C when booting or resuming you will see the message Warming internal hard drive Please wait The unit will continue booting when it detects the HDD is warm enough to operate safely NOTE If y
43. des a shortcut for launching a specified application or applications To enable this feature select the Enable Three Finger Press check box To customize the applications that launch click the Configure button To use the Three Finger Press feature 1 Place three fingers down on the TouchPad surface Ensure that there is a small gap between the fingers 2 Hold fingers still until the application or applications begin to launch 3 Lift fingers upward off the TouchPad surface Rugged Notebook User Guide Getting Familiar With Your Notebook Adjusting the TouchPad Settings These settings allow you to change the orientation from righthanded to left handed and fine tune the pointer movement and timing of clicks Windows 7 1 Select Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound 2 Under Devices and Printers select Mouse This will bring you to the Mouse Properties window 3 On the Buttons tab use the Devices drop down menu to select Synaptics TouchPad V72 on PS 2 Port 1 Now you can choose TouchPad settings for the way you work The Synaptics TouchPad can also be accessed via the m icon in system tray TouchPad Precautions The TouchPad is a sensitive device If not properly cared for it can be easily damaged Please take note of the following precautions E Make sure the TouchPad does not into come into contact with dirt liquids or grease E Keep the TouchPad area dry and clean E Do not touch the TouchPad if
44. device E Too many applications may be running at the same time Close applications you don t need m Make sure you have enough space on your hard disk at least 15 free Holding down the Power button to reset the device doesn t always work m Try resetting the device again If this doesn t work remove all power including the battery pack and allow the unit to remain idle for ten minutes After ten minutes connect external power and retry m The LEDs backlight and or keyboard backlight don t illuminate m You may have enabled Stealth mode in the Setup Utility Disable Stealth mode The device doesn t make any sounds even during boot up You may have enabled Stealth mode in the Setup Utility Disable Stealth mode The fan stopped running You may have enabled Stealth mode in the Setup Utility Disable Stealth mode Can improve the startup speed of my programs by cleaning up and rearranging files on the hard drive Using the Windows utilities to defragment your drive may improve the startup speed of programs Rugged Notebook User Guide 58
45. duits chimiques dangereux WARNING Keep battery packs away from children AVERTISSEMENT Gardez les blocs de piles hors de port e des enfants WARNING Do not remove or replace while circuit is live unless the area is known to be non hazardous AVERTISSEMENT Ne pas retirer ou remplacer quand le circuit est actif a moins d tre sur que la zone ne represente pas un danger WARNING To prevent ignition of a hazardous atmosphere batteries must only be changed in an area known to be non hazardous AVERTISSEMENT Risque D explosion Afin d eviter tout risque d explosion s assurer que l emplacement est designe non dangereux avant de changer la batter ie WARNING Explosion Hazard Do not connect or disconnect while circuit is live unless area is known to be non hazardous AVERTISSEMENT Risque D explosion Ne pas debrancher tant que le circuit est sous tension a moins qu ll ne s agisse d un emplacement non dangereux WARNING Explosion Hazard Substitution of components may impair suitability for class l division 2 CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer AVERTISSEMENT Risque D explosion La substitution e composantsp eutr endre ce materiel inacceptable pour les 7 R8300 User Guide Notices Compliance and Safety emplacements de classe I divsion 2 E Follow the safety instructions printed on
46. e O S will not show Security Device TCG EFI protocol and INT1A interface will not be available gt e Select Screen Tl Select Item Enter Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit eves Cones me i Version 2 15 1236 Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc Setting Description Security Device Disable Enables or disables BIOS support for security device Operating system will not show Support Enable Security Device TCG EFI protocol and INT1A interface will not be available Current Status N A Displays the TPM status Information Rugged Notebook User Guide 41 R8300 User Guide Customizing Your BIOS Intel TXT LT Configuration This menu option only can be configured if the SMX is enabled VT and VT d support must be also enabled prior to TXT Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc Advanced Intel Trusted Execution Technology Configuration Intel TXT support only can be enabled disabled if SMX is enabled VT and VI d support must also be enabled prior to TXT Secure Mode Extensions SMX Enabled Intel TXT LT Support Disabled gt Select Screen Tl Select Item Enter Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit eee y Saw mea Version 2 15 1236 Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc Field _ Setting Descripti
47. e and disconnect the power supply Undock the device if it is in an office dock or vehicle dock Disconnect any attached peripherals Disconnect any attached network telephone or telecommunication line Remove any PC Cards EXPRESS Cards Smart Cards CDs DVDs or any other media in your device s slots or bays E Remove the battery See Battery Removal Rugged Notebook User Guide Notices Compliance and Safety Remove the hard drive See Hard Disk Drive Removal Battery Pack Safety and Precautions WARNING There is danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with a manufacturer approved battery AVERTISSEMENT Le remplacement incorrect de la pile peut provoquer une explosion Remplacez uniquement la pile par une pile approuv e par le fabricant WARNING Dispose of used batteries promptly and according to the manufacturer s instructions AVERTISSEMENT Veillez a vous d barrasser de vos piles usag es rapidement et conform ment aux instructions du fabricant WARNING Batteries may explode if not handled properly Do not disassemble open puncture or dispose of battery packs in a fire The battery pack could burst or explode releasing hazardous chemicals AVERTISSEMENT Les piles incorrectement manipul es risquent d exploser Il est interdit de d monter d ouvrir de percer ou de jeter au feu les blocs de piles ceux ci risqueraient d clater ou d exploser et de lib rer des pro
48. eakers and microphone E Stealth Mode This feature allows you to use the device in an environment where sound and light could be dangerous or disruptive E Microsoft Windows 7 operating system E Three year limited warranty Optional Features Below is a list of some of the optional features supported by your device Contact your authorized dealer if you decide to perform a key component upgrade XGA Transmissive HiBright DynaVue Touch Screen Display Fingerprint Scanner Radio ON OFF Switch Smart Card reader FIPS 201 or EXPRESS Card 54 slot CRMA Express radio technology Flexible upgradeable radio module for significant cost savings Integrated Wireless LAN Communications 802 11a b g n Wireless LAN with Mini PCI wireless card support Bluetooth GPS Media Bay Device DVD multi drive or media bay battery Backlit Keyboard Hazloc Memory Type II PC Card Slot Extra Media Bay Battery Rugged Notebook User Guide Getting Started Operating System Information For information and help with Windows 7 select Start Help and Support How to get started with your computer You can also browse or search help topics to learn more about using the Windows 7 Operating System Tips for New Owners E Back up files often Users who need to manage large amounts of data may wish to use backup devices m Create a set of recovery CDs or DVDs to recover your hard disk in case it becomes corrupted To do this use the Recovery CD
49. ed NOTE Push the DC jack firmly into the device until it clicks If the AC adapter is connected and functioning properly the Power LED on the AC adapter should be lit as well as the External Power LED on the device m Ifthe AC adapter is connected but the unit will still not turn on make sure the electrical outlet you are using is working m Check to make sure the battery is installed and charged properly m Ifthe battery does not begin charging perform the following 1 Remove the battery 2 Connect the AC adapter 3 Turn on the device by pressing the POWER button 4 Reinstall the battery The Battery LED is a steady blue while the battery is charging 56 R8300 User Guide Keyboard and Mouse Troubleshooting Something unexpected happens when I press a key You may have pressed a key combination that performs a Windows function Make sure you are pressing the correct keys for the application you are running Incorrect characters appear on the screen when press certain keys You may be in Num Lock mode Press the NumLk key to toggle Num Lock mode off NumLk is on the top row of buttons on your keyboard next to the F12 key have difficulty double clicking the mouse fast enough For Windows 7 1 Select Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound 2 Under Devices and Printers select Mouse This will bring you to the Mouse Properties window 3 On the Buttons tab use the Devices drop down menu to
50. eft side of the device 2 Insert the 12V cigarette lighter adapter into the vehicle s 12V socket turning it slightly to make a good connection CAUTION The vehicle adapter is not intended to be used continuously It is intended to provide a convenient temporary power source for powering and charging this device while in transit in a vehicle For permanent installations it is recommended that the fused vehicle charger adapter be wired directly to the vehicle power supply For additional information regarding permanent installation contact your sales representative 3 The power LED illuminates to indicate that current is reaching the vehicle adapter When you connect the vehicle adapter it automatically begins charging the device s battery At moderate temperatures around 20 C 68 F the battery should charge from empty to 90 in less than three hours if the unit is suspended or off It should take less than four hours if the unit is in use NOTE As the battery temperature approaches the ends of its temperature range 5 C 41 F to 50 C 122 F it may take longer to charge the battery CAUTION Avoid exposing batteries to extremely hot or cold temperatures for long periods To prevent possible damage to the battery the notebook does not allow the battery to charge if the internal temperature of the battery gets too low lt 5 C or lt 41 F or too high gt 50 C or gt 122 F USB Devices Your notebook comes
51. ene 57 EA E N E E OEE OEE AEE E AE A NEE 57 DEE lt 0 o E E E ree ee 54 l l The device locks up when I remove the PC card J7 Saving Important System INFOFMATION 6cccccecccceneceee neces 54 Miscellaneous Troubleshooting c ccceceee 57 Data RECO VOT Viceral aosaneniaaiaatiaeas 54 l l l The device shuts off UN XPECTEALY ccccccecccceteeceeneeeees 57 Option 1 Restoring System INFOMATION cccccceeeeecee es 54 l l l l The speaker volume is too high or too IOW wu ccc cecceeeeee ees SHA Option 2 Restoring a BACK ID iserreissrrrsi sE ris tenir erasten 54 l l l l The device WONT turn ON sessssesnnsssnnssnnrsnrnrsrnrrrrnerrernne 57 Option 3 Restoring Drive C cicecseccesevvnrwinenisearvecsesdeerstesees 54 l The device won t turn Off essesssessessnesreerrerrrerrerrrerrenrren 57 Troubleshooting Sin sine ie ener epee EEEE 55 The device enters suspend mode too quickly oF i i The device doesn t automatically suspend 00 0010010 58 Application Troubleshooting sssssssssssssessenes 55 S Me system Gale and UME are INCOMOC T srecesccivcssecsvecrereexs 58 My application locks up acts strangely or produces a General Protection Fault GPF error or blue screen 55 receive an out of memory error MESSAGE ees 96 Holding down the Power button to reset the device Battery roubleshooting s sssssrsssissssrsssrrrennnns 99 doesn talways WOIP
52. er category listed below m Wireless Local Area Network WLAN m Wireless Wide Area Network WWAN with CRMA Express E Global Positioning System GPS E Bluetooth Since each customer s radio configuration is unique please read the radio help installed on your desktop and refer to the manufacturer documentation to setup and use your radio s If you have the Radio ON OFF option slide the Radio ON OFF Switch to the left to power off all radio devices airplane mode CAUTION FAA regulations require that all transmit receive devices be turned off during flight If you have radios in your device including GPS and your device is equipped with a Radio ON OFF Switch please use it to turn your radios off during flight If you have radios and you do not have a switch to turn the radios off either leave your device off during flight or contact your help desk for assistance WLAN radio option Your device may include an integrated Wireless Local Area Network WLAN capability See the radio help file on your desktop for more information About WLAN WLAN provides all the features and benefits of traditional LAN technologies such as Ethernet without the limitations of wires or cables It enables mobility and flexibility without compromising connectivity for today s mobile user CRMA Express WWAN Option If you ordered the CRMA Express module option your device may support one or more of these Wireless Wide Area Network WW
53. es CAUTIONS E Refer to Battery Tips for recommended charging temperature ranges and other recommendations m If you charge the battery daily rely on the gas gauge reading to determine battery capacity The gas gauge may show that the battery is full while still charging This happens because the charging process Is trying to put a little more capacity into the battery External power can be removed at this time since the battery is virtually full E f your battery is new or has not been used for several weeks rely on the indicator light to determine when the battery is fully charged The gas gauge is unreliable in these cases it may read 100 when the actual capacity is only 10 Recalibrate the battery to correct this issue Communicating with Other Devices Connect external devices to the ports on the back of the dock and then place the notebook onto the vehicle dock You can install or remove the device from the vehicle dock without connecting or disconnecting the cables External Antennas The vehicle dock integrates GPS and WWAN antennas with switching capability You can also connect an external RF antenna to the dock using the SMA RF connector on the back of the vehicle dock FCC regulations require that users of vehicle mounted antennas must use only antennas authorized for use with this notebook in order to meet FCC RF exposure limits Please contact your organizations s help desk for a list of approved vehicle mounted a
54. event this shutdown your device or put it into hibernate suspend to disk mode before removing your battery m If you plan to store your device for more than a few days shutdown your device or put it into hibernate mode Remove the battery before storing the device Tip 6 Clean terminals Dirty terminals can be a cause of charging problems Clean battery terminals with a cotton swab dipped in isopropyl alcohol Make sure that the alcohol has evaporated before reinstalling the battery Tip Z Storing batteries Stored Li lon battery packs gradually deteriorate particularly if they are not stored in ideal conditions and their life expectancy decreases When storing Li lon battery packs for extended periods consider these recommendations E When storing batteries for extended periods store them between 3 C to 7 C 38 F to 45 F to slow self discharge and battery aging If you store batteries at normal ambient temperatures use the following charging policy to maintain battery pack condition E Charge installed batteries every 21 days to maintain their charge capacity E Charge uninstalled batteries every 6 months m Unused or stored batteries can lose power over time When you install a battery that has not been used recently connect external power to the device and fully charge your battery Rugged Notebook User Guide Operating with Battery Power Fully charged Li lon batteries deteriorate faster than partly dischar
55. ft target zone adjustable scroll zone of the TouchPad surface and keep it stationary 2 Place another finger down near the middle of the TouchPad 3 Slide the second finger in a circular motion around the first finger Ensure that the space between the two fingers remains the same while making the circular motion Slide clockwise or counterclockwise to rotate the selected object in the desired direction 22 R8300 User Guide Application Gestures Three Finger Flick The Three Finger Flick gesture enhances navigation for a variety of applications It can be used to browse the Internet or scroll through photos in a photo viewer window It can also be used to enter or exit slideshow mode To enable this feature select the Enable Three Finger Flick check box To use the Three Finger Flick gesture for navigation 1 Place three fingers slightly separated down on the TouchPad surface 2 Flick your fingers in a straight continuous motion in the desired direction moving from one side of the TouchPad to the opposite side 3 Slide your fingers to the right or left to page forward or backward in a photo viewer or an Internet browser window and then lift the fingers To use the Three Finger Flick gesture for slideshow mode slide your fingers vertically E Slide fingers upward to launch slideshow mode E Slide fingers downward to exit slideshow mode Three Finger Press The Three Finger Press gesture provi
56. fter charging the battery This may indicate that the charging process terminated prematurely The gas gauge reads Tull but the charging LED IS still lit If you charge your battery daily rely on the gas gauge reading to determine battery capacity The charging process may continue even if the gas gauge reads full External power can be removed because the battery is virtually full My battery seems to have less and less capacity E If your battery is new or if your are using it for the first time you will need to calibrate it prior to using it E As your battery ages the maximum capacity that it can hold naturally decreases and even the best maintained 55 R8300 User Guide batteries eventually need to be retired Consider replacing the battery if you are not getting the usage you need from it Display Touch Screen The display performance is slow The temperature may be too cold Move the device to a warmer operating environment can t read the display m Adjust the brightness level using FN F6 and FN F7 E The automatic power saving mode may have shut off suspended the device Press any key to resume m Ifthe display brightness is unreadable after a resume or reboot but is easily adjusted with FN F6 and FN F7 you may have set Stealth mode in the Setup Utility If you disable Stealth mode the display and backlight will operate normally The underlined inverse and hypertext characters are diff
57. full recharge of the battery to 100 Where can general battery charge state information be obtained To see how much power the battery has left move the cursor over the Power Saver icon or E or DynaPower icon ffi in the System Tray area of the Taskbar The status will show as a pop up What effect will temperature have on battery life and performance Using the device at very low temperatures will reduce the battery performance and may decrease how long the battery lasts compared to operation at moderate temperatures The battery performance will recover when the device returns to a normal range around 20 C 68 F However storing Li lon batteries at low temperatures reduces Li lon aging effects The Battery E Employs current battery technology standards The device uses a smart Lithium lon battery to consistently provide the long battery life best suited for mobile users m Uses a temperature sensor and memory device to gather and store information about the battery such as how much charge is left and how many times it has been recharged m Warns when the battery charge level is low by sounding an alarm beep or displaying a warning on the screen If you receive a battery low warning you should save your work and recharge the battery as soon as possible m Use the AC adapter whenever possible and consider carrying an extra fully charged battery as backup Rugged Notebook User Guide Operating with Battery Po
58. ged ones For ideal storage charge the battery to 100 and then discharge them to 50 charge before storing Do not allow stored Li lon batteries to discharge completely as this may permanently damage them Stored batteries should be recharged to 50 capacity every six months 37 R8300 User Guide Customizing Your BIOS When you turn your device on the system reads the BIOS Settings to test and initialize components and make sure everything runs properly when the system is operating You can use the Setup Utility to change your device s startup configuration For example you can change your system s security routine This notebook is configured with a set of default values The default values may not be appropriate for your work environment For example you can set a boot password to protect your system when booting CAUTION itis recommended that you use the default settings If you set incorrect system option settings the system may not run properly In this section the default field values are shown in bold Starting the Setup Utility You can only start the Setup Utility shortly after the device has been turned on or rebooted To execute a controlled reboot select Start Shut Down Restart Shortly after the device restarts press the Del key to enter Setup Avtio Setup Utility Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc Menu Bar Advanced Boot Security Save amp Exit BIOS Information Sets the Date Use Tap
59. hts when the battery starts charging Rugged Notebook User Guide Troubleshooting m Ifthe battery still fails to start charging after an hour remove the battery wait several seconds and then install it again m Ifthe battery does not begin charging within several minutes return the unit for service The batteries take much longer than seven hours to charge m Under moderate temperatures about 20 C 68 F the device s battery takes approximately 4 to 5 hours to completely charge NOTE As the battery temperature approaches the ends of its temperature range 5 C 41 F to 50 C 122 F it may take longer to charge the battery The batteries don t last very long m Calibrate the battery If your battery is new or has not been used for several weeks calibrating the battery accurately sets the gas gauge E As your battery ages its maximum capacity naturally decreases and even the best maintained batteries eventually need to be retired Consider replacing the battery if you are not getting the usage you need from it E To meet ENERGY STAR requirements Wake on LAN is enabled by default If running on battery power this may decrease battery run time lo change Wake on LAN settings open the Device Manager Network Adapters and select the LAN device Open the device Properties and select Power Management Disable the Wake on LAN setting by unchecking Allow this device to wake the computer The gas gauge isn t full a
60. ically save certain critical information such as the registry on a regular basis This information is saved as a restore point You can also create restore points manually by using the System Restore Utility Select Start All Programs Accessories System Tools System Restore Then follow the instructions in the Wizard Backing Up Files in Windows 7 Select Start Control Panel Under System and Security select Back up your computer From here you can set up backup create a system image or create a system repair disc Backing Up Drive C You can make an exact copy of drive C and save the backup image on the Recovery Partition of your hard disk usually drive D In the future you can restore drive C to its previous state if it becomes corrupted To make a backup copy of drive C use the Hard Disk Backup and Recovery Utility Select Start All Programs Mobile Computer Tools Hard Disk Backup and Recovery You will be prompted for additional information NOTE The Hard Disk Backup and Recovery Utility is only available on computers configured with a recovery partition Rugged Notebook User Guide Maintenance and Storage Data Recovery There are several methods to restore your data Start with the least destructive and fastest recovery options listed below in the order in which you should restore data 1 Restore system information 2 Restore a backup using the Windows Backup Utility 3 Restore the entire contents
61. icult to read on the screen For Windows 7 Right click on the Windows Desktop select Personalize Window Color and Appearance to change the color and style of your Windows can t see the cursor while using the DOS editor Press Fn Ins to change from insert mode to overwrite mode and enable a block cursor When it defaults to insert mode the DOS editor uses an underline cursor which is less visible than the block cursor for overwrite mode changed my display resolution but see no difference on the screen For Windows 7 Select Start and click on the arrow next to the Shut down menu Then select Restart Nothing happens when I try to use the stylus on my touch screen If you cannot select objects accurately with the stylus you may need to calibrate the touch screen Rugged Notebook User Guide Troubleshooting The touch screen doesn t respond after a suspend The touch screen needs a few seconds to work after a suspend Wait a moment and try again Hard Disk The hard disk will not spin up so the device cant boot up This occurs if the unit is exposed to extreme low temperatures This is not a hardware failure associated with the hard disk The integrated hard disk drive heater will warm the drive to a safe operating temperature The notebook does not startup properly m Make sure you remove any USB drives from the unit before you start it E Connect the AC adapter to charge the battery if it is not charg
62. ightness E Press Fn F6 WO to decrease display brightness m Press Fn F7 A to increase display brightness Rugged Notebook User Guide Press down to remove stylus i S smooth side Adjusting Display Resolution Windows 7 1 Click on the Start button and then on Control Panel 2 Under Appearance and Personalization click on Adjust Screen Resolution 3 On Resolution use the slide bar to adjust the resolution 4 Click Apply to save the new setting NOTE Using a lower resolution than the screen designation will reduce the area of the display 18 R8300 User Guide Auto Dim Feature To save the battery power your device automatically dims the display when the device is not attached to external power NOTE You may still use the display brightness function keys FN F6 and FN F7 to adjust display brightness See Managing Power for more information on power management features Simultaneous or Extended Display This device supports simultaneous LCD and external display output via the external monitor port located on the back edge of the device You can also connect other output display devices such as LCD projection panels for large audience presentations See Attaching an External Monitor or Video Device for more information FEATURE When using an external monitor you can extend your desktop This allows you to open and view one program on the external monitor while viewing a different program
63. imize your device s features Before connecting peripherals first read the manual included with the peripheral for connection and operation instructions You can purchase most of these and other options directly from authorized dealers If you are a mobile worker you may want to purchase an approved docking solution such as the Vehicle Dock or Office Dock These docks provide drop in convenience port expansion and automatic battery recharging enabling you to leverage your device s features without having to attach and reattach cables and connectors when you move your device from office to vehicle Attaching Power Your device can be powered by battery by attaching an AC Adapter or Vehicle Adapter to the DC power port or by connecting the device to a powered Vehicle Dock or Office Dock NOTE When external power is properly applied the External Power LED lt _ lights CAUTION This device is designed to be used with the provided dedicated AC Adapter or Vehicle Adapter To Attach AC Power 1 Connect the AC adapter power cord to the AC adapter 2 Connect the AC adapter to the DC power port on the left side of your notebook 3 Connect the AC adapter power cord to a properly grounded AC outlet NOTE It is recommended you use a quality surge protector Rugged Notebook User Guide Making Connections To Use the Vehicle Adapter optional 1 Insert the vehicle adapter s power cord into the DC in jack on the l
64. ion __ gt S h nd Reset yes h m fte i h Save C anges a Reset t e syste a r Saving the changes Di h han es and Rese Yes h em i h i g nges ISC arge C g t Reset t e syst setup wit out Savin any cha g R t Defaults Yes R f f he se up op ions Rugged Notebook User Guide 49 R8300 User Guide Optional Equipment and Accessories This notebook has several equipment and accessory options to further enhance your mobile computing experience from an optional shoulder strap to docking solutions Click here for a current list of optional peripherals and accessories CAUTION Only purchase accessories that are approved for use with your device Some accessories are proprietary items and can be obtained through your system vendor If you use items that are not approved for use with this device you may cause your device to malfunction or to emit or receive electromagnetic radiation in excess of regulations For non proprietary accessories such as PC Cards or printers ensure that the accessory functions properly with your device before making the purchase Your system vendor may be able to recommend reliable brands and models Surge Protection A large number of computer and high technology equipment damage is directly related to AC power and telephone line problems These problems can include surges spikes noise interference and weather related issue that may cause glitches hang ups crashes performance slow downs and computer down
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66. k User Guide Notices Compliance and Safety Compliance Statements This notebook 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 in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee 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 E Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna E Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver E Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected m Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device This Class B digital apparatus comp
67. k mode The Ctrl control key works with other keys to perform a variety of functions The Enter key signals the device that you have completed your entry This is your way of telling the device to process the information that you have entered Esc The Ese escape key allows you to exit a pop up window or message box In Windows pressing the PrtSc print screen key or Alt PrtSc key copies the current screen or window to the clipboard so you can paste it into documents The Shift key changes the keys A through Z to the UPPER CASE position When you press an alphabetic key the character appears as a Capital letter When you press Shift with other keys the characters on the upper part of the keys appear For example pressing Shift 7 displays an ampersand amp Some special Fn function keys have been established to perform important tasks when pressed in combination with the Fn key These keys are described later in this document The Fn key legend is color keyed to other special keys on the keyboard Use the Spacebar to enter a space and move the cursor one character to the right Tab The TAB key moves the cursor to the next tab stop or field Tab stops are defined by your operating system or application program Press the Tab key to move from one field or text box to another Rugged Notebook User Guide 14 R8300 User Guide Getting Familiar With Your Notebook Arrow Keys The arrow keys are defined by the software app
68. l Corp is committed to designing mobile computers with the environment in mind Pa Not only do we design devices that withstand the environment with rugged features that enable you to use them in extreme operating conditions we design devices that use less energy reducing environmental pollution nueg standards set by the Environmental Protection Agency EPA According to the EPA ENERGY STAR qualified ANIRAA products use as much as 60 less energy than standard equipment By lowering energy consumption our devices help customers save money while reducing greenhouse gas emissions That s why our ENERGY STAR compliant mobile computers meet or exceed the stringent ENERGY STAR For more information about ENERGY STAR in English go to www energystar gov To help you conserve energy on both AC and battery power by default this device E turns off the display after 15 minutes of inactivity E enters standby a low power mode after 15 minutes of inactivity compared to 30 minutes required for ENERGY STAR compliance Press any key to wake the device or turn the display back on after a period of inactivity This device was also designed with other power saving features that go beyond ENERGY STAR requirements See the Managing Power section to make the most efficient use of those features Rugged Notebook User Guide 27 R8300 User Guide This section describes how to connect peripherals and hardware options that help you max
69. lication UP ARROW usually moves the cursor up one line In some cases you can use the up arrow to make selections from menus and scrollable list boxes DOWN ARROW usually moves the cursor down one line In Windows you can use the down arrow to make selections from menus and scrollable list boxes RIGHT ARROW usually moves the cursor one character position to the right LEFT ARROW usually moves the cursor one character position to the left Function Keys and Key Combinations When using function keys press and hold the FN key before pressing the other key in the key combination Function Key Function Description Fn F1 Seen blank Turns off the display screen backlight Press it again to turn the light back on Switches the display output between the display screen external monitor if connected and both the display screen and external Fn F2 Display toggle monitor NOTE When a DVD or VCD is playing display toggle is disabled Fn F3 ES Standby Puts the device in standby mode S Keyboard Backlight Decreases the keyboard backlight brightness if you have the Fn F4 Brightness Down optional EL keyboard Meana Keyboard Backlight Increases the keyboard backlight brightness if you have the Fn F5 l Brightness Up optional EL keyboard Fn F6 OP ay TIGNES Decreases the screen brightness Down Fn F7 AO Display Brightness Up Increases the screen brightness Y gt Audio Volume Down Decreases the audio volume
70. lies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada R8300 User Guide Warnings and Cautions WARNING It is important that only authorized personnel service and attempt repairs on the equipment Unauthorized service or repair may void the warranty and any maintenance contract in effect for the equipment Unauthorized service personnel might be subject to shock hazard on some equipment if removal of protective covers is attempted There is danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions The product you have purchased is powered by a rechargeable battery The battery is recyclable and under various state and local laws it may be illegal to dispose of this battery into the municipal waste stream Do not crush the battery or place it in a fire Check with your local solid waste officials for details on recycling options or proper disposal CAUTION Internal components of the notebook will be damaged if exposed to contaminants When dust covers the PC card door or the bottom access panel are open on the device shield the unit from all contaminants such as liquids rain snow and dust This device may contain a WLAN radio transmitter a WPAN radio transmitter and a WAN radio transmitter Each internal radio may o
71. ll transmit receive devices be turned off during flight If you have radios in your device including GPS and your device is equipped with a Radio ON OFF Switch please use it to turn your radios off during flight If you have radios and you do not have a switch to turn the radios off either leave your device off during flight or contact your help desk for assistance The wireless Radio ON OFF Switch is the middle button above the keyboard This switch toggles the power on and off to all radio devices Radio devices include GPS Bluetooth WLAN and WWAN radios To Turn all Radios on or off 1 Slide the radio switch to the left to power off all radio devices airplane mode 2 Slide the radio switch to the right to turn radio power on Application Launch Key The application launch key is the right button above the keyboard Press this key to open a specific application you have set following the instructions below To Program the Application Launch Key in Windows 7 1 Select Mobile Computer Tools OnScreenControl 2 Select Launch Key Settings Set and then select Run Click on Configure Select Browse and choose an application based on its path To complete the settings select Ok three times Rugged Notebook User Guide 17 R8300 User Guide Getting Familiar With Your Notebook Display This notebook features a 13 3 inch XGA outdoor viewable color display with an integrated touch screen You can start programs and inp
72. me control applet located on the taskbar However the volume control function keys override the Windows volume control applet If your volume is too low or too high after setting the volume in the applet adjust the volume with the function keys Audio Jacks Speakers The PC Card Slot Option Use the PC card slot located on the right side of the device under the media bay as an interface between your device and a variety of communications devices such as network adapters SCSI adapters and fax modems or to provide additional data storage capacity Your device s PC Card slot supports single Type or II PC Cards 32 bit CardBus cards and Zoomed Video cards CAUTION Do not remove or change any hardware while your device is hibernating or in a Sleep Standby state Inserting the Card 1 The top side of a PC Card is usually identified with a label Insert the card into the slot with the top up and the edge with pinhole contacts or arrow going in first You will feel some resistance as the card slides into the back of the slot 2 PC Cards require drivers or a program that allows the operating system to use a specific device Many drivers are included with Windows so the PC Card will be automatically recognized but if not you will be prompted to install the driver included with your card 3 The PC Card becomes a removable disk drive and is assigned a letter drive NOTE Please read the instructions included with individual
73. mination recommendations please contact your service technician Slots and openings in the device case are for ventilation purposes Do not block or cover these openings or the system could overheat Do not place the product on a soft surface such as a bed sofa or rug where the ventilation slots and openings may be blocked Do not place this product near or over a radiator or heat register Do not place this product in a built in installation unless proper ventilation is provided Do not operate the device at temperatures above 140 F 60 C or below 10 F 23 C Do not store the device at temperatures above 167 F 75 C or below 67 F 55 C Do not step on or place anything on the power cord Do not slam the display lid when you close it Do not place any object on top of the device R8300 User Guide m If you use the device 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 E Do not push foreign objects into the device through any of the slots or openings Dangerous voltages are present which could cause electric shock fire or damage sensitive components m The device is designed to withstand spills If a spill occurs immediately power off the device and wipe it down m For best results use a power strip with a built in surge protector Do not use inferior extension cord
74. mudges or fingerprints E Wipe from the center outward E Do not write on the surface of the disk m Extremes in temperature may damage disks Store disks in a cool dry place E Do not use benzene thinners or cleaners with detergent Only use cleaning kits designed for DVDs or CDs E Do not bend or drop the disks E Do not place objects on top of disks Device Security Your device includes several security features to help prevent theft and protect data These include a security slot multiple levels of password protection an optional fingerprint scanner an optional Smart Card slot stealth mode and Trusted Platform Module TPM Security Slot The security slot located on the back edge of the device lets you connect a Kensington compatible notebook security lock so you can connect the device to an immovable object to prevent theft Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to secure the lock Some keyless models are also available See the documentation that comes with your lock for more information BIOS Level Passwords Passwords protect your device from unauthorized access When set no one can access the device without entering the correct password There are two types of passwords you can set E Supervisor Password secures your device against unauthorized entry to critical parameters in the BIOS Utility m User Password secures your device against unauthorized use and allows limited access to the B
75. nge to unlock the battery 4 Slide the battery release latches toward the inside of the device to release the battery 5 Gently slide the battery out of the notebook Press down Battery Lock Battery Release Latches To Install the Battery 1 Turn the notebook over so you are looking at the bottom 2 Align the battery connector 3 Press gently on the battery until it clicks into place NOTE When using a battery pack for the first time it is recommended that you calibrate the battery so the gas gauge accurately displays battery capacity Rugged Notebook User Guide Operating with Battery Power Battery Charging To charge the battery install the battery pack and plug the AC adapter into the device and an electrical outlet You can use your device while charging the battery However this will increase the charging time While the battery is charging the Battery Power LED will be active after 6 12 seconds and stay lit until the battery is fully charged When the battery is fully charged the LED turns off If your device is off or suspended a fully discharged battery takes about 4 hours to recharge If your device is turned on it may take four to six 4 6 hours to recharge the battery State Charging Discharging System On 3 6 hours depending 6 8 hours on temperature and processes running System Off Suspend to RAM Suspend to Disk 72 hours 7 days 3 hours NOTE A fully charged battery
76. nitiate scrolling from anywhere on the TouchPad surface 4 Place two fingers down on the TouchPad surface The fingers should be slightly separated 5 Using a straight continuous motion slide both fingers in the desired direction 6 Lift both fingers up off the TouchPad surface to stop scrolling Rugged Notebook User Guide ZOOMING Pinch Zoom The Pinch Zoom gesture delivers smooth zooming functionality in many applications including Microsoft Office 2003 and 2007 MS IE 6 7 and 8 as well as Adobe Acrobat Reader and PhotoShop CS3 and CS4 MS Windows Media Player 11 WinDVD 9 and iTunes This feature is enhanced with PointZoom TM for intelligent and contextual zoom control Users surfing the Web can pinch over a site s text enlarging the font pinch over a map and zoom the map all in the same browser window The Pinch Zoom gesture can be used to perform the same function as a scroll wheel on a standard Windows applications that support CTRESCROLL WHEEL zoom functionality To use the Pinch Zoom gesture 1 Place two fingers down on the TouchPad surface 2 Slide the fingers further apart to zoom in or slide the fingers closer together to zoom out For the best zooming experience use the tips of your fingers Rotating Objects Pivot Rotate The Pivot Rotate gesture allows objects such as a photo PDF file or other selected object to be rotated in 90 degree increments 1 Place one finger down on the le
77. ntennas Before mounting an external antenna refer to the installation instructions provided with the antenna Vehicle mounted Antenna Placement WARNING Improper installation and or operating configurations of permanent and magnetic vehicle mounted antennas may cause FCC RF exposure limits to be exceeded Vehicle mounted antennas must be placed at least 20 cm from operators and bystanders and at least 92cm 36 inches from any existing roof mounted antennas 1 Measure and identify an area 20 cm 8 inches in from the edges of the vehicle roof 2 Place the antenna within that area To maximize RF performance position the antenna in the center of the vehicle roof CAUTION Do not place any metal objects on top of the dock that might make contact with the metal pins of the contact connector Doing so may cause an electrical short and subsequent damage to the dock Rugged Notebook User Guide Memory Upgrade Adding memory allows the device to operate faster handle more tasks simultaneously and work more smoothly with large files Users who increase memory demands by adding additional programs for example may notice a slowdown in operating speed and wish to increase memory This notebook comes with a user accessible memory sockets for memory upgrades Please consult your dealer if you need to add more memory CAUTIONS E First read and follow the guidelines in the Safety section E Only use memory cards approved for u
78. of drive C Option 1 Restoring System Information Windows 7 Select Start Control Panel System and Maintenance Backup and Restore Center On the Tasks menu on the left hand side of the screen select Repair Windows using System Restore Option 2 Restoring a Backup Windows 7 Select Start Control Panel System and Security Under Backup and Restore select Restore files from backup From here you can select a backup file to restore Option 3 Restoring Drive C If you used the Hard Disk Backup and Recovery Utility to create a backup disk image you can use it to restore drive C CAUTION Restoring a previously saved disk image overwrites the entire contents of drive C Before running this process save your data to another location such as a USB flash drive NOTE The Hard Disk Backup and Recovery Utility is only available on computers configured with a recovery partition If itis not available you will either need to contact your company s help desk about obtaining a recovery CD or return your unit for service Windows 7 Select Start All Programs Mobile Computer Tools Hard Disk Backup and Recovery and follow the prompts 54 R8300 User Guide This section is designed to help you determine and fix issues you might encounter while operating this notebook Try the following things in order E First look through the categories in this section for a solution E If you are having a problem with the ap
79. ollow the recommendations in the Battery Tips section m Dispose of used batteries according to local regulations Recycle if at all possible E Avoid exposing batteries to extremely hot or cold temperatures for long periods To prevent possible damage to the battery this notebook does not allow the battery to charge if the internal temperature of the battery gets too low lt 5 C or lt 41 F or too high gt 50 C or gt 122 F E Charge the battery nightly where the temperature will remain around 20 C 68 F E Recalibrate your battery when your battery performance degrades Taking Care of Your Hard Drive This notebook hard drive is a removable shock mounted drive You can reduce the risk of damage to the hard drive and increase the reliability of the hard drive and data integrity by following the recommendations below For Internal Hard Drives E Do not intentionally drop the device The unit is designed to withstand the day to day rigors of the mobile environment and provide years of reliable service The useful life of the product can be enhanced by not intentionally abusing it m Whenever possible suspend the unit by pressing FN F3 before moving it from one location to another This unloads the read write heads and spins down the disk reducing exposure to high operating shocks E Maintain the environmental seal of the device by keeping all external access doors closed and latched m Avoid exposing the unit
80. on Secure Mode l Extensions SMX Displays the SMX status Intel TXT LT l Displays the Intel TXT LT Support status Rugged Notebook User Guide 42 R8300 User Guide Customizing Your BIOS Radio Devices Configuration This menu option allows you to configure the Bluetooth WLAN and GPS function Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc Advanced Select the item to turn on off Enabled the function of bluetooth Disabled Enabled gt e Select Screen TL Select Item Enter Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Exct Version 2 15 1236 Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc Setting Description _ gt o Enable Enables or disable the Bluetooth function Bluetooth Disable WLAN Enang Enables or disable the WLAN function Disable Enable Enables or disable the GPS function GPS Disable Rugged Notebook User Guide 43 R8300 User Guide Customizing Your BIOS Stealth Mode Configurations Stealth mode is a feature that allows the device to be used in an environment where sound and light could be dangerous or disruptive Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc Advanced Stealth Mode Function LEDs Enabled FAN Enabled System Sound Enabled Display Brightness Enabled Radio Device Enabled gt e Select Screen Tl Select Item Enter Select
81. ou are using the device in a cold temperature environment and the battery level is too low for the heater to operate you will see the error message Battery too low to warm the hard drive Shutting down and the device will shut down Apply external power and reboot The Media Bay Depending on your configuration your device may have an optional DVD multi drive DVD RAM DVD ROM DVD RW CD R CD ROM CD RW or media bay battery The multi drive allows you to read data from DVDs and CDs including audio or video CDs and enables you to burn your data onto a CD or DVD recordable disc Please refer to the recording software online help for more information If you have the media bay battery it extends your unplugged runtime Your notebook identifies the drive with the letter following the hard drive and or recovery partition letter If your hard drive is C then the media bay will be E if you have a recovery partition It will be D if you do not have a recovery partition Media Bay Release Media Bay Screw and Lock Rugged Notebook User Guide Getting Familiar With Your Notebook To Change Swappable Media Bay Device 1 Make sure the device is not accessing the media bay drive 2 Open the media bay door cover 3 Left click on the Safely Remove Hardware icon or on the Windows tray taskbar 4 Select the Media Bay device then select Stop 5 Wait for the safe to remove hardware message then click OK 6
82. ou are using to make sure it is working properly m Ifthe device does not turn on reset the device by holding down the POWER button for at least ten seconds release it then press the POWER button again The device won t turn off For Windows 7 1 Select Start and click on the arrow next to the Shut down menu Then select Restart to reboot the device 2 If that does not work press Ctrl Alt Del and then select Start Task Manager 3 If any programs are open use your arrow keys to highlight each one and select End Task Repeat this until all programs are closed 4 If that still does not work press and hold the POWER button for approximately ten seconds and then release it The device enters suspend mode too quickly For Windows 7 Select Start Control Panel System and Security Under Power Options select Change when the computer sleeps Modify the Put the computer to sleep option 57 R8300 User Guide Troubleshooting The device doesn t automatically suspend E Exit any application that uses COM ports E Make sure external power is not connected Depending on power settings some systems will not suspend automatically when they are connected to external power The system date and time are incorrect For Windows 7 Select Start Control Panel Then select Clock Language and Region Under Date and Time make the appropriate changes receive an out of memory error message E Restart the
83. plication installed on the device use the Help that comes with the application to find a solution E f you are having a problem with the operating system refer to its Help and Support found on the Start Menu E If you still cannot resolve your problem contact the help desk at your organization Application Troubleshooting My application locks up acts strangely or produces a General Protection Fault GPF error or blue screen Using Windows 7 Select Start and click on the arrow next to the Shut down menu Then select Restart Battery Troubleshooting The battery does not charge E To prevent possible damage to the battery the device does not allow the battery to charge if the internal temperature of the battery gets too low lt 5 C or lt 41 F or too high gt 50 C or gt 122 F If possible charge the battery in a location with a moderate temperature of around 20 C 68 F E If possible turn off the device while the battery is charging m Ifthe battery is new or has been stored for a week or more follow this procedure 1 Make sure the device is turned off 2 Remove the battery 3 Connect the AC adapter to the device and an AC wall outlet and then turn on the device by pressing the POWER button 4 Let the device complete the boot process Then reinstall the battery m Allow the system to remain idle for one hour with the AC adapter connected to the device The Battery Power LED C lig
84. r audio ouput 8 Docking Connector 84 pin cradle connector that mates with the Vehicle Dock or Office Dock 9 Media Bay Release After unlocking the media drive slide this to release the mediadrive Rugged Notebook User Guide 13 R8300 User Guide Getting Familiar With Your Notebook Keyboard Basics The R8300 features Full size keys on a 85 key keyboard Twelve function keys Embedded numeric keypad Application Launch Key programmable button Radio ON OFF Switch Ergonomically designed wide palm rest located below the keyboard Primary Keys Description The Alt alternate key is used with other keys to perform special tasks On some operating systems pressing Ctrl Alt Del twice soft reboots the device Backspace The Backspace key sometimes represented on the keyboard as a left arrow moves the cursor one position to the left The character to the left of the cursor is erased Caps Lock Pressing the Caps Lock key one time locks keys A through Z in the UPPER CASE position Pressing the Caps Lock key again returns the letters to lower case While in the upper case mode pressing the Shift key results in lowercase characters when entered You still have to use the Shift key to display characters located on the upper portion of the keyboard For example press Shift 8 to type an asterisk even when the Caps Lock key is activated The Caps Lock LED k lights when the keyboard is in Caps Loc
85. r may not have an individual FCC Identifier label That FCC Identifier label is not applicable to this configuration Only the external FCC ID label is applicable Only the antenna with which an intentional radiator is authorized may be used with the intentional radiator The WAN embedded antenna location is in the upper center edge of the display screen and is not to be modified The WPAN embedded antenna location is near the lower left edge of the Keyboard and is not to be modified The WLAN embedded dual antennas are located internally in the upper right and left edges of the display screen and are not to be modified To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements when using the WAN radio transmitter a minimum separation distance of 20 cm must be maintained between the upper center edge of the display screen antenna and all users bystanders When using the WLAN transmitter a minimum separation distance of 20 cm must be maintained between the upper right and left edges of the display screen and all users bystanders The WAN transmitter WLAN transmitter and WPAN transmitter should be turned off before carrying the laptop PC in order to comply with FCC RF exposure requirements The equipment has been approved to Commission Decision CTR21 for pan European single terminal connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network PSTN However due to differences between individual PSTNs provided in different countries the appro
86. s as this may result in damage to your device m FAA regulations require that all transmit receive devices be turned off during flight If you have radios in your device including GPS and your device is equipped with a Radio ON OFF Switch please use it to turn your radios off during flight If you have radios and you do not have a switch to turn the radios off either leave your device off during flight or contact your help desk for assistance Service and Upgrade Safety and Precautions Do not service this product yourself Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks and may void your warranty Damage caused by servicing that is not authorized may void your warranty If your device needs service remove power and turn it off then contact authorized service personnel Refer all servicing to authorized service personnel under the following conditions m When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed E Ifthe product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed Adjust only those controls that are covered by the instructions in this manual m If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance indicating a need for service Before performing any manufacturer authorized service or upgrade first follow these instructions m Prevent damage from static electricity by following ESD precautions Place the device on a clean flat surface Turn off the devic
87. s by pushing FN F6 Increase it by pushing FN F7 m Enable the display s automatic dimming feature m Use the AC adapter or vehicle adapter whenever possible Rugged Notebook User Guide Operating with Battery Power E To help save power use the DynaPower utility When running on battery power make sure your system suspends automatically after a few minutes of inactivity PC Cards radios custom applications or modified system settings may affect this m Remove PC Cards and unplug peripherals when you are not using them They may draw power from the system even when not in use E Avoid operating the fax modem or audio and video applications when using battery power Operating a fax modem video or audio equipment increases the device s power requirements m Don t use screen savers as they draw excessive current especially 3D screen savers E Turn off the Wireless LAN when not using it Turning on the Wireless LAN increases the device s power requirements E Avoid or minimize using applications that keep the CPU busy a large percentage of the time The following will help you determine if your system is running such applications Identifying power wasting programs To determine if applications or processes are keeping the CPU busy 1 Start the Task Manager utility To open Windows Task Manager right click an empty space on the taskbar and then click Start Task Manager 2 Select the Performan
88. s manual nor for any patent infringements or other rights or third parties who may use the manual This document contains proprietary information of Twinhead International Corp This product is available for purchase under Twinhead International Corp s standard terms and conditions of sale Hardware products may be reconditioned or be manufactured from parts and components that may be new used rebuilt or recycled and in some cases the hardware product may not be new and may have been previously installed In any event Twinhead International Corp warranty terms apply Trademark and Patent Notice Microsoft MS Windows and MS DOS are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation The following United States Patent Numbers apply to any unit which incorporates a DVD drive 5 434 678 5 589 945 5 913 013 6 151 444 and 6 208 805 This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U S patents and other intellectual property rights Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited ENERGY STAR is a registered trademark of the U S Environmental Protection Agency As an ENERGY STAR partner Twinhead International Corp has determined this device meets ENERGY STAR program requirements for computers Rugged Noteboo
89. se in your notebook Failure to do so may void your warranty 51 R8300 User Guide This notebook is rugged and weather resistant and you can use it under a wide range of environmental conditions However to ensure long use and continued high performance follow these tips and precautions Taking Care of Your Device E Follow all warnings and instructions noted in this documentation and in the operating system documentation m Read the Safety and Battery Tips sections m Unplug the device from the power outlet before cleaning Use a damp cloth for cleaning Aerosols solvents or strong detergents are not recommended cleaning solutions and may void your warranty For system decontamination recommendations please contact your support representative E Do not block or cover slots and openings in the unit case These are for ventilation purposes and covering them could cause the system to overheat E Do not use or store the device near a source of heat or dust m If you use the device 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 m Never insert objects into the device through any of the slots or openings Dangerous voltages are present which could cause electric shock or fire or damage sensitive components m For best results use a power strip with a built in surge protector Do not
90. select your mouse Then you can set double click speed PC Cards can t remove the PC card m Press the ejector button located inside the PC card door on the side of the device The button will pop out Press the ejector button again to eject the PC card Slide the card out E Ifthe ejector button malfunctions when you press it release the button and then press It again Read Error Ifa memory card that is not properly formatted is installed in the PC Card slot it will cause this error The device locks up when I remove the PC card Before you remove the card select the PC card icon or on the taskbar in the tray area near the clock in the lower right corner and choose Stop card name card Rugged Notebook User Guide Troubleshooting Miscellaneous Troubleshooting The device shuts off unexpectedly m The device has entered suspend mode Press any key to resume from the standby state Press the POWER button to resume from the hibernate state m The battery capacity may be low Connect external power to charge the battery or replace the battery with a fully charged one The speaker volume is too high or too low Refer to the audio section for instructions on adjusting volume The device won t turn on m Make sure a fully charged battery is properly installed E Connect external power to charge the battery if it is not charged m If you are using the AC adapter check the electrical outlet y
91. sure that the fan inlet and outlet are unobstructed m Avoid exposure to extreme temperatures for long periods as this can shorten battery charge life or damage the battery How your battery behaves in warm conditions E To prevent possible battery damage the system may not allow a charge if the battery temperature is above 122 F 50 C such as in a closed unattended vehicle during the summer In this case the Battery LED C may indicate the device has stopped charging your battery however your battery may not be fully charged E If possible turn off or suspend your device while the battery is charging in a warm environment to avoid over heating E In warmer temperatures your battery may take much longer to fully charge How your battery behaves in cold conditions E When using a battery in cold conditions the battery Capacity may drain significantly faster than normal E To prevent possible battery damage the system will not allow a charge if the battery temperature is below 41 F 5 C such as in a closed unattended vehicle during the winter In this case the Battery LED may indicate the device has stopped charging your battery however your battery may not be fully charged E In cooler temperatures your battery can take much longer to fully charge Tip 2 Prevent wasted power m Manually turn off or suspend your device whenever you are not using it m Reduce the screen brightness Decrease brightnes
92. to BIOS Version RC 00 switch between Data elements Field Help Window EC Version 0 00 06 Build Date and Time 03 20 2014 13 04 07 System Information Intel R Core TM i7 3687U CPU 2 10GHz Total Memory 16384 MB DDR3 Main Board Version B Intel PCH SKU Name QM77 ME FW Version 851691 1aA7 ME Firmware SKU 5MB 8 6 f 5 8 5 5 5 5 5 5 8 5 8 5 _ _ 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 Thu 02 2014 9 Select Screen System Time 19 14 50 Tl Select Item Enter Select Change Opt Fi General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESCHEXIt Version 2 15 1236 Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc Navigation and Help The Setup Utility has five menu options in the Menu Bar at the top of the window Press the left or right arrow keys to cycle through these menu screens Main Displays basic system information and allows you to set the date and time Advanced Use to set the advanced features Boot Use to select the sequence of boot devices that are searched to load an operating system Security Use to set user and supervisor passwords Save amp Exit Use to exit the current Setup session The Field Help Window is on the right side of each menu It displays the help text for the currently selected field This text updates as you move the cursor from field to field The General Help Window describes the legend keys You can display it by pressing F1 on any menu CAUTION Incorrect settings can
93. to as Suspend to RAM When the device returns from Standby mode the desktop appears with the same files and programs open as when the device was suspended Resume time is very quick Windows 7 Select Start and click on the arrow next to the Shut down menu Then select Sleep to enter Standby Sleep mode Hibernate Hibernate or Suspend to Disk is similar to Standby except the current state of the device is copied to the hard disk in a special file Then all equipments in the device are turned off When the device returns from hibernation the desktop appears with the same files and programs open as when the device was suspended Hibernation saves more power than Standby but takes slightly longer to resume Windows 7 On the System tray area of the Taskbar right click the DynaPower icon then select DynaPower Grid and make your desired changes Power Off All applications are closed and the system shuts down To power off the device select Start Shut Down 35 R8300 User Guide Battery Tips Tip 1 Avoid excessive heat and cold E Your battery will last longer during the day if it is used charged and stored between 50 F and 86 F 10 C and 30 C E Charge the battery nightly where the temperature will remain around 68 F 20 C Your battery may not last as long through the day if you charge it at higher or lower temperatures E Allow unrestricted airflow while the device is connected to external power Make
94. unesdyncsdusivercsaibests 28 To Use the Vehicle Adapter optional 28 USB DEVICES rarirersissrarsidreriiurini deinna rieni 28 External keyboard or pointing device cccccceneceneceneeenees 28 Ethernet LAN ssasesssssssssnsrnernnsnnerennennrnerrnnnrnne 29 Audio DOVICES ccsccceccecceeeceeceeeeaeeeeesansasenensaes 29 External Monitor or Video DeVICE 00086 29 Using Simultaneous DISPIAY 6ccccccccccteecccstecceueceesneeeens 29 SIND Extended DIS OIA vircnsntcsdnctesnonisincsudtnnbsdhants tnnreedateesieens 29 Wireless COMMUNICATION 10 c1screseeee 30 WLAN radio Option F ciatacenrataseeccaceaessseeenesesiesoss 30 FOO VV EA E EEA EE EE A EE ENE 30 CRMA Express WWAN Option eeceeee 30 L e A EEE O AA EE 30 EE E E ANAE OEA AN E EA 30 FP Pl E EIE AE E EIE P EAA E E 30 EDGE GOPRJ OSM NETWOTK scsnrisritosreiir danir rs i idreniosiienrrii 30 UMTS GPRS GSM Ne twoPk ccccccccccceccctecceenccserteesennessens 30 EV DO Rev A EV DO Rev O IXRTT CDMA cccccccevecceenes 30 G 8 218 0g a ee ee N en er ene rns 31 Bluetooth option cxeusssansssssciasmbecdseosisaetasmnnanncaes 31 AMENDI eii aa 31 Improving Radio COVELAGE c scccsseesseeeeeeeees 32 D E EOE EEE AT 32 NSIC BUNI serrr e E T OZ When to use Landline Communication 32 Operating with Battery Power 33 Frequently Asked Battery Questions 33 Tne Balety sesumiscannvesmmaatuntoapntecnnsesen
95. up If ONLY the User s password is set then this is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup In Setup the User will have Administrator rights The password length must be in the following range Minimum length Maximum length gt Select Screen Tl Select Item Enter Select User Password Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Exif Version 2 15 1236 Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc Field Setting Description o Create the Supervisor password This field must be set before a user level password can be set User Password Create New Password Create the User password Administrator Password Create New Password Rugged Notebook User Guide 48 R8300 User Guide Customizing Your BIOS The Save amp Exit Menu The Save amp Exit menu allows you to save discard the changes and restore the default values for all setup options before leaving the Setup Utility Menu Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc Main ANNO NANa O AA Save amp Exit Reset the system after saving Discard Changes and Reset the changes Restore Defaults gt e Select Screen TL Select Item Enter Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Exit Version 2 15 1236 Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc Field Setting Descript
96. use inferior extension cords as this may result in damage to your device mM Set the device on a flat stable surface To prevent damage to the device s hard disk drive avoid using the device where it will be exposed to extreme vibration E Do not operate the device to temperatures below 23 C 10 F or above 60 C 140 F Operate the device within the recommended temperature ranges of 23 C to 60 C 10 F to 140 F Do not subject the device to magnetic fields Do not intentionally spill liquid on the device Do not subject the device to extreme shock and vibration Do not place objects on top of the device Do not place the device on uneven surfaces Periodically inspect the device and accessories for wear damage loose or missing parts Identifying and correcting potential problems early can help reduce the need to return the unit for service Rugged Notebook User Guide Maintenance and Storage E Periodically inspect the ports and connectors for damage and contamination E Turn off the device when you are not using it Charge the batteries daily or whenever their capacity is low Taking Care of Your AC Adapter E Do not connect the adapter to any other device E Do not step on the power cord or place anything on top of it Carefully route the power cord and any cables away from all potential traffic E When unplugging the power cord do not pull on the cord itself but pull on the plug m The total
97. ut data on the touch screen using an approved pen stylus that comes with the device The Colorvue Transmissive display technology uses a built in backlight for easy reading in most ambient light conditions DynaVue display technology provides improved outdoor visibility and even works well in sunlight CAUTION To avoid damaging the display do not slam it when you close it Also do not place any object on top of the device when the display is closed Install the Stylus Tether 1 Insert one tether loop through one of the holes on the end of the stylus then pull it back through the adjacent hole NOTE The holes in the stylus are notched on one side and smooth on the other Feed the tether through the smooth side first so that it lies inside the notch when finished 2 Insert the free end of the tether through the loop and pull the slack back through the loop to secure the stylus 3 Repeat these steps with the other end of the tether to attach it to one of the tether slots on the front on your device Calibrate the Touch Screen 1 Press down on one side of the stylus to remove it from its slot below the TouchPad 2 From the Start menu select All Programs eGalax Touch 3 On the Tools tab select Linearization 4 Use an approved stylus and follow the instructions provided to complete touch screen calibration 5 Click OK to save the new settings and click OK again to begin using your notebook Adjusting Display Br
98. val does not of itself give an Rugged Notebook User Guide Notices Compliance and Safety unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN network termination point In the event of problems you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance Safety Do not proceed beyond a WARNING or CAUTION until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met Read these instructions carefully Following these guidelines will help prevent damage to your device and help protect your personal safety Read and follow all WARNINGS CAUTIONS and instructions marked on the product and noted in this documentation Before using your device read the Power Management section to familiarize yourself with basic battery information and ensure optimum performance CAUTION To reduce the risk of fire only use a No 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord ATTENTION Pour r duire le risque d incendie utilisez uniquement un cordon t l phonique N 26 AWG ou sup rieur CAUTION This device is designed to be used with the provided dedicated AC Adapter or Vehicle Adapter ATTENTION Cet appareil a t con u pour tre utilis avec l adaptateur CA fourni ou avec un adaptateur pour v hicule Unplug the device from the power outlet before cleaning Use a damp cloth for cleaning Aerosols solvents or strong detergents are not recommended cleaning solutions and may void your warranty For system deconta
99. ware documentation for setup information Stealth Mode The stealth mode feature enables you to use the device where light or sound could be dangerous or disruptive such as a military or public safety environment Enabling stealth mode allows you to disable sound and light features such as system beeps the fan and the display backlight Refer to the BIOS Setup Utility section for information about how to configure stealth mode NOTE The Stealth mode hotkey is Fn F12 Trusted Platform Module TPM Enable or disable TPM in the System BIOS TPM provides a platform root of trust which uniquely identifies a particular platform and provides various crypto capabilities including hardware protected storage 26 R8300 User Guide Getting Familiar With Your Notebook Ports and Connectors Icon Connection Location E a A Dein EE AC Adapter powe AC Adapter power Left Side S unesa sorar Busz0 s amp s USB Peper sutas a ouso primor or opacar asare Lah Se USB Universal Serial Bus 3 0 Ss S USB Peripherals such as a mouse printer or optical disk drive Right Side PC Card Slot Type II PC Cards Right Side oid Ea neeoeh Or eareees Smart Cards or EXPRESS Cards Left Side Card Slot Security Slot Notebook lock such as a Kensington lock Back Edge Multi I O Docking Connector pe Compatible office dock or vehicle dock Connects your device to serial devices such a fax modem or a ENERGY STAR Twinhead Internationa
100. wer Using a battery for the first time The first time you use the battery you should E Connect the AC adapter to the device and a power source E Calibrate the battery to set the gas gauge to accurately reflect battery capacity You only need to do this once with a new battery or with a battery that s been stored without being used for a long time If the device will be stored for more than two weeks it is recommended you remove the battery Battery and Temperature The battery is most efficient at room temperature It operates in a wide temperature range but the battery capacity is affected by higher or lower temperatures WARNING Do not expose the battery to temperatures below 0 C 32 F or above 46 C 115 F This may adversely affect the battery pack NOTE While the battery may not provide 100 capacity at temperature extremes its capacity is restored when the battery temperature return to a normal range around 20 C 68 F Approximate Available Capacity 0C 32 F 20 C 68 F 100 45 C 113 F 100 33 R8300 User Guide Replacing the Battery CAUTION Before removing the battery pack make sure that you have an AC adapter connected to the device or a media bay battery installed otherwise first turn off the device To Remove the Battery 1 Plug in AC power or turn off the device 2 Turn over the notebook so you are looking at the bottom 3 Press and hold down the battery lock in the hi
101. your fingers are dirty E Do not rest heavy objects on the TouchPad or TouchPad buttons E Keep your fingers dry and clean when using the TouchPad E Avoid tapping too hard The TouchPad is sensitive to finger movements and responds best to light touches 23 R8300 User Guide Getting Familiar With Your Notebook Smart Card or EXPRESS Card Slot Option Your device comes with a Smart Card Reader or ExpressCard slot option that supports ExpressCard 34 and ExpressCard 54 This slot is located on the left side of the device To Insert a Card Insert the compatible card with the label side up into the slot until it clicks into place The card will appear as a removable storage device that you can copy files to and from To Remove a Card 1 Make sure no operation is using the card such as file copying or deletion 2 Press the card further into the slot to release the card You will hear a click 3 Remove the card CAUTION Do not remove or change any hardware while your device is hibernating or in a Sleep Standby state The Hard Disk Drive HDD Your device features a removable shock mounted hard disk to provide high capacity storage and fast access The operating system and most programs are stored here Your device identifies the hard disk drive as drive C You can do a one time configuration of your hard disk space through the HDD Space Setup Wizard The Wizard can run when it is convenient for you however shoul

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