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MIL-BOOK™ OPERATORS MANUAL

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Preface

This is the MIL-BOOK 1000 Series Notebook Operation Guide.

Contents

This manual contains information for personnel using the MIL-BOOK 1000 Series notebook

computer. Readers should have a basic understanding of Windows 2000 or Windows XP

operating system installed on the computer when reading this document. With the exception of

the SETUP configuration program, which is part of the system firmware, this manual does not

explain any of the software or devices used with the system. Supplemental manuals or text-based

documents on the hard disk supply information about any software included with the system.

Audience

All operators using the notebook in or out of the field should read and become

familiar with this manual.

Organization

This manual has four chapters.

Chapter 1 introduces the notebook pointing out its major features.

Chapter 2 explains daily operation.

Chapter 3 gives detailed information about configuring the notebook.

Chapter 4 introduces the notebook Maintenance.

Supplemental Reading

For further information about this computer and computing in general, use these

references:

MIL-BOOK 1000 Series Service Manual for detailed troubleshooting and repair instructions for

serious hardware problems associated with the MIL-BOOK 1000 Series notebook. Various

software manuals offer detailed instructions about individual programs run on the notebook.

Contents

Main Page - iii - MIL-BOOK OPERATORS MANUAL - iv - Class B Regulations - v - MIL-BOOK OPERATORS MANUAL Preface - vii - Specifications (reference only) - viii - MIL-BOOK OPERATORS MANUAL - ix - Safety Summary MIL-BOOK OPERATORS MANUAL Table of Contents Page Page MIL-BOOK OPERATORS MANUAL Table of Figures Chapter 1. System Overview 1.1 Introduction 1.2 System Description 1.3 System Configuration 1.3.1 Standard Configuration Page MIL-BOOK OPERATORS MANUAL 1.3.2 Options and Accessories 1.3.3 System Identification 1.4 Unpacking Page 1.5.1 Feature Description 1.5.2 Rear Components 1.5.3 The Keyboard Page - 1-8 - Item Key Function 1.5.4 Additional Keyboard Functions Page 1.5.5 Status Row Indicators 1.5.6 Status Row Descriptions 1.5.7 The AC Power Adapter 1.5.8 Status Row 1.5.9 Battery Pack 1.5.10 Low Battery Indication 1.5.11 Battery Charger 1.5.12 CHARGE LED Indicator Status 1.5.13 Connections 1.5.14 Serial Port 1.5.15 Parallel Port 1.5.16 VGA Port 1.5.17 USB2.0 Port Page 1.5.24 Diskette Drive and CD-ROM/DVD/COMBO /DVD-RW Chapter 2. Operation 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Opening and Closing the Notebook 2.2.1 Opening the Cover 2.2.2 Closing the Cover MIL-BOOK OPERATORS MANUAL 2.2.3 Opening the PCMCIA, FDD, CD ROM/DVD/COMBO, DVD RW Door 2.2.4 Closing the PCMCIA, FDD, CD ROM/DVD/COMBO, DVD RW Door 2.3 Connecting and Installing Devices 2.3.1 Serial and Parallel Port 2.3.2 External Power Adapter 2.3.3 Floppy Disk Drive/CD-ROM/DVD/COMBO/DVD RW 2.3.4 Loading and Remove Diskettes 2.3.5 PCMCIA Cards 2.3.6 Hard Disk 2.3.7 Hard Disk Drive Module 2.3.8 IEEE 1394 2.3.9 EMI Accessory Descriptions MIL-BOOK OPERATORS MANUAL 2.4 First Time Use 2.4.1 Installing Software Drivers 2.4.2 Install Device Driver for Windows 2000/Windows XP MIL-BOOK OPERATORS MANUAL 2.4.3 Install Touch Screen Driver for Windows 2000 2.4.4 Installing Drivers for Windows XP Page Page Page Page Page Page Page MIL-BOOK OPERATORS MANUAL 2.5 Daily Operation 2.5.1 Starting the Computer 2.5.2 Turning Off The Notebook 2.5.3 Using the Notebook in the Car MIL-BOOK OPERATORS MANUAL 2.6 Using External Power Sources 2.6.1 Using AC External Adapter MIL-BOOK OPERATORS MANUAL 2.6.2 Charging the Batteries 2.7 Running On Battery Power Chapter 3. Setup Configuration Utility 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Running SETUP and Moving Around 3.2.1 Main 3.2.2 Moving Around and Making Selections Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Chapter 4. Notebook Maintenance 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Daily Use 4.3 Battery Maintenance 4.3.1 Conserving Power