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MIL-BOOK 100 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 Information in this manual is subject to change without notice.
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Regulations Information Class B Regulations USA Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
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Please note: The use of a non-shielded interface cable with this equipment is prohibited. Canada Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations Class B Compliance Notice This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux app
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About the Battery Caution Texts Concerning Lithium Batteries DANISH ADVARSEL! Lithiumbatteri – Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering. Udskiftning må kun ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type. Levér det brugte batteri tilbage til leverandøren. NORWEGIAN ADVARSEL: Eksplosjonsfare ved feilaktig skifte av batteri. Benytt samme batteritype eller en tilsvarende type anbefalt av apparatfabrikanten. Brukte batterier kasseres i henhold til fabrikantens instruksjoner. SWEDISH VARNING: Explosionsfar
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CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the equipment manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to manufacturer's instructions. DEUTSCH VORSICHT : Explosionsgefahr bei unsachgemäßem Austausch der Batterie. Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einen vom Hersteller empfohlenen gleich-wertigen Typ. Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers.
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FRENCH ATTENTION: II y a danger d’explosion s’il y a remplacement incorrect de la batterie. Remplacer uniquement avec une batterie du même type ou d’un type équivalent recommandé par le constructeur. Mettre au rebut les batteries usagées conformément aux instructions du fabricant. Attention (for USA Users) The product that you have purchased contains a rechargeable battery. The battery is recyclable. At the end of its useful life, under various state and local laws, it may be illegal to dispose
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Caution (for USA Users) To reduce the risk of fire, use only No.26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord. 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. Alternate: (optional) Detachable, maximum 4.5 m (14.76 ft) long. Listed, rated
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Table of Contents Preface ..................................................................................v 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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Front Components...............................................................1-16 Bottom-Side Compontents ..................................................1-17 Top Compontents................................................................1-18 Chapter 2 Operating Your Computer ...................................2-1 Starting and Stopping the Computer......................................2-2 Starting the Computer......................................................2-2 Stopping the Computer ...
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Configuring the Display Modes .....................................2-17 Using the Audio Features....................................................2-20 Connecting Audio Devices.............................................2-20 Using the Communication Features.....................................2-21 Using the Modem ..........................................................2-21 Using the LAN...............................................................2-21 Chapter 3 Managing Power...............
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Chapter 5 SCU (Setup Configuration Utility) .......................5-1 When and How to Use the SCU Program ..............................5-2 When to Use....................................................................5-2 Starting SCU....................................................................5-2 Moving Around and Making Selections ...........................5-4 Main Menu ...........................................................................5-5 Advanced Menu.......................
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Battery Problems .............................................................8-4 CD/COMBO Drive Problems (on optional docking station)8-5 Display Problems.............................................................8-5 Floppy Disk Drive Problems (on optional docking station)8-7 Hardware Device Problems..............................................8-8 Hard Disk Drive Problems...............................................8-8 Keyboard, Mouse, and Touchpad Problems .....................8-9 LAN/Wir
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Chapter 3, Managing Power, provides information on power. Chapter 4, Expanding Your Computer, provides information on installing and using peripheral devices. Chapter 5, SCU (Setup Configuration Utility), describes the SCU program that configures the computer’s BIOS settings. Chapter 6, Installing Software Drivers, describes how to install the drivers and utilities supplied with the computer. Chapter 7, Caring for the Computer, gives you tips in care and maintenance. Chapter 8, Troubleshooting,
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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 which, 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 down, press the
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CHAPTER 1 Getting Started Congratulations on purchasing this industrial notebook computer. It’s rugged, compact, and portable design allows you to use it in the field or inside a vehicle and other demanding situations where conventional notebook computers just cannot measure up. It can also connect with a docking station to extend the capabilities of input/output devices. This chapter first tells you step by step how to get the computer up and running. You will find instructions for these proce
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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: l Notebook Computer l Accessories: - AC adapter (100~240 VAC, 50~60 Hz) - AC power cord - Driver CD - Docking Station (Optional), include CD-ROM/COMBO & FD Drive - Car-mount (Optional) - Car adapter (12~32 VDC) - (Optional) - External battery charger - (Optional) - This Operation Manual - T
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1. Make sure the computer is turned off. 2. Plug the DC cord of the AC adapter to the power connector on the computer. NOTE: When the computer is attached to the docking station, connect the DC cord to the power connector on the docking station instead. 3. Plug the female end of the AC power cord to the AC adapter and the male end to an electrical outlet. 4. When the AC adapter is connected, the indicator on the computer / docking station lights up, indicating that power is being supplied fr
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Closing the Cover When closing the cover, make sure that the hook is latched properly to safeguard against the following: To prevent damage to the LCD screen during transport. To prevent the computer from accidentally waking up from Suspend mode during transport without the user’s knowledge. Turning On and Off the Computer Turning On 1. Make sure the computer / docking station is connected to AC power. 2. Press the power button. ™ MIL-BOOK 100 Power 3. Each time the computer is turned on, it
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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.) CAUTION: If you have to turn the computer on again immediately after turning it off, wait for at least five seconds. Turning the computer off and on rapidly can damage it. Taking a Look at the Computer This
