IBM RT-686EX manual IrDA Transceiver, Pcmcia Cards, DockUnder optional, Mount the DockUnder

Components and Functions

Read from CD-ROM drive

The CD-ROM drive may be designated as drive D: or higher depending on your configuration. You may access it in DOS or Windows the same way you would for the floppy disk drive or hard disk drive. The CD-ROM is a read-only device. Any command attempting to write onto it will be denied.

Please avoid shock or vibration while the CD-ROM drive is active.

IrDA Transceiver

You may transfer or receive data to and from another computer via infrared ray if that computer is also equipped with an IrDA transceiver. Please make sure the linking utility is IrDA compliant.

Define the port and controller type before running linking utility. The port is “COM2” and the I/O controller is SMC37C869LV.

Set COM2 port as “IR” in Integrated Peripherals of BIOS Setup to enable it.

IrDA: Infrared Data Association

PCMCIA Cards

The computer supports two type-II PCMCIA cards or one type-III card. To remove the card, push the button on the right of the card to eject it. The eject button can hide into the compartment by pushing it inward gently.

DockUnder (optional)

DockUnder is the device for system unit docking. The AC adapter or vehicle adapter can attach to DockUnder and automatically charge the computer while docked.

Mount the DockUnder:

1.Turn OFF the power.

2.Open the rubber cap of the docking connector.

3.Align the docking connector.

4.Push the computer to join the guiding pins. Do not lift the computer up while docking.

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