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