OPERATOR’ S MANUAL
MIL-BOOK 20 SERIES NOTEBOOK
22355 TAG Way, Dulles, VA 20166 Tel 703 406.3000 Fax 703
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Regulatory Information
Class B Regulations
On the Use of the System
Please note
Canada Canadian Department of Communications
Safety Notices
About the Battery
Radio Interference Regulations Class B Compliance Notice
Attention for USA Users
About the AC Adapter
About the Modem
Caution for USA Users
Radio Frequency Interference Requirements and SAR
USA and Canada Safety Requirements and Notices
On the Use of RF Device
Use in specific environments
Antenna Warning
Antenna use
Explosive Device Proximity Warning
Use on Aircraft Caution
EMC Requirements
Statements of Compliance
European Union CE Marking and Compliance Notices
Canada Radio Frequency Interference Requirements
English
Icelandic
Local Restrictions of 802.11b Radio Usage
Greek
Italian
Belgium and the Netherlands
Departments in Which the Wireless LAN Module Can Be Used Indoors Only
General
France
Indoors
Turning Off the Wireless LAN Radio
Frequency Ranges MHz
Outdoors
Chapter 1 Getting Started
Table of Contents
Preface
Chapter 2 Operating Your Tablet PC
Configuring the Display Modes
Chapter 3 Managing Power
Inserting and Ejecting Floppy Disks
Chapter 4 Expanding Your Computer
Chapter 5 Setup Configuration Utility SCU
Chapter 6 Installing Software Drivers
Chapter 7 Caring for the Tablet PC
Chapter 8 Troubleshooting
Appendix A Specifications
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Preface
Notational Conventions
Getting Started
CHAPTER
Getting the Computer Running
Unpacking
Connecting to AC Power
Before You Begin
1. Make sure the computer is turned off
Positioning the Tablet PC
Using the Wireless Keyboard option
Turning On
Turning On and Off the Computer
Getting Started
Turning Off
Connector
Taking a Look at the Computer
Right-Side Components
Connector
Expansion Port
Power
Connector
PC Card Slot
X-Bay Interface
Left-Side Components
Connector
IR Port
Stand
Rear Components
Main Battery
Pack
Volume
Front Components
Power Button
Battery
Speaker
Volume/LCD
Adjust Button
Brightness
Connects a CCD PC camera
Bottom-Side Components
CCD Port
Getting Started
Do this…
Where to Go from Here
For this purpose…
1-16
Operating Your Tablet PC
CHAPTER
Starting the Computer
Starting and Stopping the Computer
Stopping the Computer
Operating Your Tablet PC
Using the Wireless Keyboard option
Mouse-control Buttons
Typewriter Keys
Cursor-Control Keys
Euro Symbol
Numeric Keypad
Windows Keys
Function Keys
Using the Touchscreen
Term
Configuring the Touchscreen
Action
Connecting the Floppy Disk Drive
Using the Floppy Disk Drive option
Through the Tablet PC’s USB Port
Operating Your Tablet PC
2-11
Inserting and Ejecting Floppy Disks
Through the Private Cable
Operating Your Tablet PC
Never turn off or reset the computer while the floppy disk drive in-use indicator is on
2-13
Using the Hard Disk Drive
Combo drive can work both as a DVD drive and CD-RW drive
Using the Optical Drive option
CD drive can read CDs, audio CDs, CD-R, and CD-RW discs
Operating Your Tablet PC
Follow this procedure to insert or remove a disc
Connecting the Optical Drive
Inserting and Removing a Disc
1. Turn on the computer
4. Gently push the tray back into the drive
Using the Video Features
Configuring the Display Modes
Operating Your Tablet PC
Resolution
Colors
2-19
2-20
Operating Your Tablet PC
Using the Audio Features
Connecting Audio Devices
Using the Communication Features
Using the Modem
Configuring the WLAN
Using the Wireless LAN
2. Click Network and Internet Connections
GSM data transmission circuit-switched data
Using the Wireless Modem
Connecting Using the Wireless Modem
Turning Off/On the WLAN Radio
Configuring a GSM Modem Connection
Using the GPS
Connecting Using GPRS
Configuring a GPRS Connection
Heres how GPS works in five logical steps
Managing Power
CHAPTER
AC and Car Adapter
Managing Power
Battery Pack
Charging the Battery Pack
Initializing the Battery Pack
Checking the Battery Level
By Operating System
Replacing the Main Battery Pack
By Gas Gauge
To replace the battery pack, follow these steps
Battery Low Signals and Actions
Power Management
Manual Power Management
Hibernation
Power-Saving Tips
CHAPTER
Expanding Your Computer
This chapter gives guidelines on installing and using these devices
Serial device IR device USB device PC card
Connecting a Serial Device
Connecting a USB Device
Expanding Your Computer
For the front panel’s IR port
Connecting an IR Device
For the left side’s IR port
When using the left side’s IR port
CardBus Support
Using PC Cards
Inserting and Removing a PC Card
To remove a PC card
System Memory Upgrade
Expanding Your Computer
This chapter tells you how to use the SCU program
Setup Configuration Utility SCU
CHAPTER
When to Use
When and How to Use the SCU Program
Starting SCU
Setup Configuration Utility SCU
Moving Around and Making Selections
A brief description of keyboard if installed usage is listed next
Function
Date and Time
Main Menu
Setup Configuration Utility SCU
Internal Numlock
USB Emulation
Advanced Menu
Geyserville Support
COM Ports
Shared Video Memory
Setup Configuration Utility SCU
LPT Port
HDD Heater
Function Key 1/2/3 Define FN1/FN2/FN3
Power Button Define
Set Password
Security Menu
Setup Configuration Utility SCU
Hard Disk Boot Sector
5-12
Boot Menu
Boot Sequence
Exit Menu
Setup Configuration Utility SCU
Get Default Values loads factory default values for all the items
5-15
Setup Configuration Utility SCU
Load Previous Values restores previous values for all the items
5-16
Installing Software Drivers
CHAPTER
How to Use the CD
Installing Software Drivers
Just click the Device Driver link on the main screen
Directory
Installing Software Drivers
Name
Description
1. Select right side corner icon then will appear next figure
Dos Mode Setting
Installing Software Drivers
2. Select “Graphics Options” then click on the “Graphics Properties”
Installing Software Drivers
Installing Software Drivers
Touchscreen Driver
To install the touch screen driver perform the following
1. Insert the driver CD into the drive
Touch screen Calibration
Make the necessary settings according to your system requirements
Intel SpeedStep Utility
Installing Software Drivers
Wireless LAN Utility Installation
Caring for the Tablet PC
CHAPTER
Using an Anti-Virus Strategy
Using the Password
Protecting the Computer
Location Guidelines
Taking Care of the Tablet PC
General Guidelines
Cleaning Guidelines
Battery Pack Guidelines
If you will not be using the computer for a long period of time more than two weeks, remove the Main battery pack from the computer and switch OFF Backup battery
When Traveling
Troubleshooting
CHAPTER
Preliminary Checklist
Problem Type
Solving Common Problems
For easy reference, the problems are divided into these categories
Troubleshooting
The battery does not charge Battery Charge indicator does not appear
Battery Problems
The operating time of a fully charged battery becomes shorter
The optical drive cannot read a disc
Optical Drive Problems
Display Problems
You cannot eject a disc
The characters on the screen are dim
Bad dots appear on the display at all times
The Floppy Disk Drive In-use Indicator stays on
Floppy Disk Drive Problems
Resolution cannot be adjusted to desired setting
The external monitor displays nothing
Infrared Problems
Hardware Device Problems
Hard Disk Drive Problems
The computer does not recognize a newly installed device
The external keyboard does not respond
Keyboard and Mouse Problems
The numeric keypad is disabled
The PS/2 mouse does not work
I cannot access the network
LAN Problems
WLAN Problems
I cannot use the WLAN feature
I cannot connect to another WLAN device
I cannot access the network
The modem does not work
Modem Problems
PC Card Problems
The PC card does not work
The PC card stops communicating properly
Power Management Problems
Printer Problems
The computer does not enter Standby or Suspend mode automatically
The printer prints garbled information
Software Problems
Sound Problems
An application program does not work correctly
The sound system does not record
Startup Problems
When you turn on the computer, it stops after POST
The external microphone or audio device does not work
Other Problems
The date/time is incorrect
Resetting the Computer
Reset Button Switch
Specifications
Specifications
APPENDIX
Parts
802.11b, supports Intel PRO / Wireless 2100 LAN mini-PCI type 3B
Specifications
Specifications
Parts
Regulatory Information
APPENDIX
Please note
On the Use of the System
Class B Regulations
Regulatory Information
Radio Interference Regulations Class B Compliance Notice
Canada
Canadian Department of Communications
Caution Texts Concerning Lithium Batteries
Attention for USA Users
About the AC Adapter
Caution for USA Users
About the Modem
On the Use of RF Device
Use in specific environments
USA and Canada Safety Requirements and Notices
Radio Frequency Interference Requirements and SAR
Antenna Warning
Antenna use
Explosive Device Proximity Warning
Use on Aircraft Caution
EMC Requirements
Statements of Compliance
European Union CE Marking and Compliance Notices
Canada Radio Frequency Interference Requirements
English
Icelandic
Local Restrictions of 802.11b Radio Usage
Greek
Italian
France
General
Belgium and the Netherlands
Departments in Which the Wireless LAN Module Can Be Used Indoors Only
Indoors
Turning Off the Wireless LAN Radio
Frequency Ranges MHz
Outdoors