Getting Started | Carvin S400 guide

Chapter 1

Getting Started

Congratulations on purchasing this rugged computer.

This chapter first tells you step by step how to get the computer up and running. Then, you will find a section briefly introducing the external components of the computer.

Operating Your Computer 1-1

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Carvin S400 manual Getting Started

Contents

S400 Trademarks Earning the Energy Star Remember, saving energy prevents pollution Table of Contents Expanding Your Computer Managing Power Using Bios Setup and System Recovery Using Special UtilitiesCaring for the Computer Appendix B Regulatory Information Troubleshooting Getting Started Unpacking Getting the Computer Running Using the Tether Optional Connecting to AC Power Turning On Turning On and Off the Computer Do this Turning Off Front Components Taking a Look at the ComputerTop Cover Latch Stereo Speaker Rear Components Right-Side Components Left-Side Components Storage Card Mini IeeePort Top-open Components Power ButtonCamera Lens LCD Screen Battery Indicators PowerQuick Buttons Touchpad Hard Disk BluetoothDVD Drive Num Lock Docking Bottom Components3G Pass-through Memory SlotsPage Operating Your Computer Using the Keyboard Typewriter KeysCursor-Control Keys Numeric Keypad Function Keys Fn KeyHot Keys Windows Keys Using the Touchpad Term Configuring the Touchpad Using the Touchscreen Optional Gestures Actions Descriptions = finger down = finger up Using Multi-touch Gestures Optional Gestures Actions Descriptions = finger down = finger up 12Operating Your Computer Using the Input Panel Button Description Using the Quick Buttons Brings up the ECO menu as shown below Using the DVD Drive Inserting and Removing a Disc Using the Modem Optional Using the Network Features Using the Wireless LAN Using the LAN To turn on the Wlan radio Turning On/Off the Wlan Radio To turn off the Wlan radio Connecting to a Wireless Network 22Operating Your Computer Using the Bluetooth Feature Optional Turning On/Off the Bluetooth RadioTo turn on the Bluetooth radio To turn off the Bluetooth radio Connecting to another Bluetooth Device Operating Your Computer 26Operating Your Computer Using the Fingerprint Sensor 28Operating Your Computer Installing a SIM Card Using the 3G Feature Optional Turning On/Off the 3G Radio To turn on the 3G radioTo turn off the 3G radio Setting up a 3G Connection Using the 3G Application Managing Power AC Adapter Charging the Battery Pack Battery Pack Initializing the Battery Pack Checking the Battery Level By Operating SystemBy Gas Gauge Replacing the Battery Pack Battery Battery Level Description Battery Low Signals and Actions What When Power Management Hibernation Power-Saving Tips Expanding Your Computer Connecting an External Monitor Connecting a Serial Device Connecting a USB Device Connecting an eSATA Device Connecting an Ieee 1394 Device Connecting Audio Devices Using Smart Cards Using PC Cards 10Expanding Your Computer ExpressCard/54 ExpressCard/34 Using ExpressCards 12Expanding Your Computer MMC SD/SDHC MS/MS PRO Using Storage Cards 14Expanding Your Computer System Memory Upgrade 16Expanding Your Computer Using Bios Setup and System Recovery When and How to Use Bios Setup Information Menu Main Menu Main menu contains the various system settings Advanced Menu Advanced menu contains the advanced settings 6Using Bios Setup and System Recovery IntelR Virtualization Technology Disabled 8Using Bios Setup and System Recovery Security Menu Set Supervisor Password Enter 10Using Bios Setup and System Recovery Boot Menu Loads the default boot sequenceOr r Specifies if the boot device is fixed f or removable r Shift+1 Exit Menu System Recovery 14Using Bios Setup and System Recovery Using Bios Setup and System Recovery Page Using Special Utilities Using G-Manager Starting G-ManagerClick Start Æ All Programs Æ Getac Utility Æ G-Manager, or System Tab Battery Information Battery Tab Gauge Reset Charging Mode ECO Tab ECO Information Profile Settings Antenna Tab Monitoring Tab Items to MonitorMonitoring Options Starting and Stopping the Monitoring GPS Status Tab Quick Button Definition Utility Using Special Utilities Page Caring for Computer Using an Anti-Virus Strategy Using Windows Action CenterProtecting the Computer Using the Cable Lock Taking Care of the Computer Location GuidelinesGeneral Guidelines Battery Pack Guidelines Cleaning Guidelines Touchscreen Guidelines Caring for the Computer When Traveling Troubleshooting Preliminary Checklist Battery Problems Solving Common ProblemsBluetooth Wireless Transmission Problems Operating time of a fully charged battery becomes shorter Display Problems ExpressCard Problems DVD Drive ProblemsDVD drive cannot read a disc You cannot eject a disc Hard Disk Drive Problems Hardware Device Problems LAN Problems Keyboard, Mouse, and Touchpad Problems Modem Problems PC Card ProblemsPower Management Problems Sound Problems Software ProblemsComputer does not resume from Sleep or Hibernation mode An application program does not work correctly Distorted sound is produced Startup ProblemsSound system does not record External microphone or audio device does not work Wlan Problems Date/time is incorrect Other Problems Resetting the Computer Page Specifications 電磁波障害防止基準告示 2004-23 號 Regulatory Information On the Use of the System Class B RegulationsPlease note Safety Notices About the BatteryCanada Finnish About the AC Adapter About the Modem On the Use of the RF Device USA and Canada Safety Requirements and NoticesRadio Frequency Interference Requirements and SAR Use in specific environments Antenna use EMC Requirements European Union CE Marking and Compliance Notices Canada Radio Frequency Interference RequirementsStatements of Compliance Local Restrictions of 802.11a/g/n Radio Usage General Belgium and the NetherlandsFrance Indoors Outdoors Turning Off the Wireless LAN Radio