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MIL-BOOK 200 SERIES NOTEBOOK
OPERATOR’ S MANUAL
22355 TAG Way, Dulles, VA 20166
Tel: (703) 406.3000 Fax: (703) 607.3853
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TRADEMARKS All brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. NOTE The information in this manual is subject to change without notice.
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Table of Contents Preface......................................................................................vii Chapter 1 Getting Started......................................................1-1 Getting the Computer Running................................................1-2 Unpacking..........................................................................1-2 Connecting to AC Power ...................................................1-2 Opening the Cover ..............................
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Hot Keys ............................................................................2-7 Using the Touchpad.................................................................2-9 Configuring the Touchpad ...............................................2-11 Using the Touchscreen (option).............................................2-12 Using the Hard Disk Drive ....................................................2-13 Using the Optical Drive .....................................................
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Chapter 4 Expanding Your Computer ..................................4-1 Connecting an External Monitor .............................................4-2 Connecting a USB Device.......................................................4-4 Connecting the PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse.............................4-5 Connecting a Parallel Device...................................................4-6 Connecting a Serial Device .....................................................4-7 Connecting an IR De
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General Guidelines.............................................................7-4 Cleaning Guidelines...........................................................7-5 Battery Pack Guidelines.....................................................7-5 When Traveling .......................................................................7-6 Chapter 8 Troubleshooting ...................................................8-1 Preliminary Checklist ......................................................
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Appendix A Specifications................................................... A-1 Appendix B Regulatory Information.................................... B-1 On the Use of the System ....................................................... B-2 Class B Regulations .......................................................... B-2 Safety Notices ................................................................... B-3 On the Use of RF Device........................................................ B
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Preface This manual contains information that will help you operate the computer. It is divided into 8 chapters and 2 appendices. Chapter 1, Getting Started, takes you through the process of setting up the computer and identifying its external components. Chapter 2, Operating Your Computer, tells you how to use the computer’s components and features. Chapter 3, Managing Power, provides information on power. Chapter 4, Expanding Your Computer, provides information on installing and
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Notational Conventions Throughout this manual, the following conventions are used to distinguish elements of text. NOTE: identifies additional information that requires special attention. CAUTION: identifies important information that, if not followed, may result in loss of data or damage to the computer. Keyboard keys are shown in a bold typeset. For example: Press Enter to complete. When keys are joined by a plus sign (+), press the first key, and, while keeping the first key do
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1 CHAPTER Getting Started Congratulations on purchasing this computer. This high performance notebook computer is especially designed for the practical applications of warehouses, automobiles, vehicles, public security, repairing, assisting the handicapped, and other demanding situations where conventional notebook computers just cannot measure up. This chapter first tells you step by step how to get the computer up and running. You will find instructions for these procedures: Unpa
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Getting the Computer Running This section guides you through the procedures for getting the computer ready for operation. Unpacking After unpacking the shipping carton, you should find these standard items: Notebook computer Accessories: − AC adapter (100~240 VAC, 50/60 Hz) − AC power cord (US/CE/UK/SA) − Car adapter (option) − Extra battery pack (option) − Touchscreen pen (option) − Driver CD − This Operation Manual − Vehicle docking (option) − Office docking (option) − Car
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NOTE: Power Supply Cord: (optional) Detachable, minimum 1.5 m long. Listed, rated minimum 125 V, 7 A, having a 2/18 AWG, type SVT flexible cord. One end terminates with a parallel blade, molded-on, attachments plug with a 7 A, 125 V (NEMA 1-15P) configuration; other end terminates with a molded-on appliance coupler. Alternative: (optional) Detachable, maximum 4.5 m (14.76 ft) long. Listed, rated minimum 250 V, 6 A, having a 3/18 AWG, type SVT flexible cord. One end terminates with a T
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CAUTION: When you disconnect the AC adapter, disconnect from the electrical outlet first and then from the computer. A reverse procedure may damage the AC adapter or the computer. When unplugging the connector, always hold the plug head. Never pull on the cord. NOTE: When the AC adapter is connected, it also charges the battery pack. For information on using battery power, see Chapter 3. Opening the Cover CAUTION: Be gentle when opening and closing the cover. Opening it vigorously
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2. Press the power button. Power button 3. Each time the computer is turned on, it performs a Power-On Self Test (POST), and the operating system such as Windows should start. Turning Off To turn off the computer power, use the “Shut Down” command of your operating system. NOTE: There are other ways you can stop the computer so that you will be back to where you left off when you next turn on the computer. (See “Stopping the Computer” in Chapter 2 for information.)
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Hard Disk Encryption Your system includes hard disk encryption (including boot sector, operating system, temp and swap files) that ensures privacy and confidentiality of data and credentials stored on your hard drive. In contrast to software disk encryption, no clear text including pass phrases is ever stored on the hard drive or held in machine memory. The system’s unique design also completely eliminates any dependency on operating system or device drivers while functioning automatica
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Upon enabling this option, you will be asked to type in your hard disk key every boot up. You must remember the hard disk key as you need to type it every time you boot up your system. NOTE: If you did not enable this option and have already formatted your hard disk, then you must “GHOST” the contents of your hard disk to another storage media before you can enable this option for the first time. If you should lose the hard disk key, your dealer or the computer manufacturer will not b
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Taking a Look at the Computer This section identifies the external components of the computer and briefly describes the function of each component. NOTE: Depending on the model you purchased, the appearance of your computer may not exactly be the same as those shown in this manual. Right-Side Components Ref Component Description See Also Primary Supplies power to your computer when external P. 3-5 Battery Pack power is not connected. PC Card Slot Accepts a PC card for addi
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Left-Side Components Ref Component Description See Also CD/Combo/ Accepts a compact disc (CD) for installing or P. 2-14 loading software, accessing data, and playing DVD RW Drive music/video. Secondary You can purchase a secondary battery pack that P. 3-6 Battery Pack supplies power to your computer when external power is not connected. Inside is the hard disk drive of your computer. P. 2-13 Hard Disk Drive Slot Getting Started 1-9
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Rear Components Ref Component Description See Also IR Port Connects an IrDA-compliant device for wireless P. 4-8 data transfer. Power Connects the AC adapter. P. 1-3 Connector Serial Port Connects a serial device, such as an external P. 4-7 modem. RJ-11 Connects the telephone line. P. 2-24 Connector RJ-45 Connects the LAN cable. P. 2-22 Connector Connects an external monitor. P. 4-2 VGA Port Parallel Port Connects a parallel device, such a
