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A790

Operation Manual

Part Number:799001190001 7990 0114 3001 R00

(OCT-2006)

TRADEMARKS

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respective companies.

NOTE

Information in this manual is subject to change without notice.

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 .............................................................1-4

Turning On and Off the Computer.....................................1-5

Taking a Look at the Computer...............................................1-6

Right-Side Components .....................................................1-6

Left-Side Components .......................................................1-7

Rear Components...............................................................1-8

Front Components............................................................1-10

Top-open Components.....................................................1-11

Where to Go from Here .........................................................1-13

Chapter 2 Operating Your Computer...................................2-1

Starting and Stopping the Computer........................................2-2

Starting the Computer ........................................................2-2

Stopping the Computer ......................................................2-2

Using the Keyboard .................................................................2-4

Typewriter Keys.................................................................2-4

Cursor-Control Keys..........................................................2-5

Numeric Keypad ................................................................2-5

Euro Symbol ......................................................................2-6

Windows Keys ...................................................................2-6

Function Keys ....................................................................2-6

Fn Key................................................................................2-7

Hot Keys ............................................................................2-7

Using the Touchpad .................................................................2-9

Configuring the Touchpad ...............................................2-11

Using the Touchscreen (Optional) .........................................2-12

Using the Hard Disk Drive ....................................................2-14

Replacing the Hard Disk Drive ........................................2-14

Using the Video Features.......................................................2-17

Configuring the Display Modes .......................................2-17

Using the Audio Features ......................................................2-19

Connecting Audio Devices ..............................................2-20

Using the Communication Features.......................................2-21

Using the LAN .................................................................2-21

Using the Wireless LAN (Optional).................................2-22

Using the Modem.............................................................2-25

Using the Wireless Modem (Optional) ............................2-26

Using the GPS (Optional) ................................................2-27

Using the Bluetooth Feature (Optional) ...........................2-28

Chapter 3 Managing Power ..................................................3-1

AC Adapter ..............................................................................3-2

Battery Pack.............................................................................3-3

Charging the Battery Pack .................................................3-3

Initializing the Battery Pack...............................................3-4

Checking the Battery Level................................................3-5

Replacing the Primary Battery Pack ..................................3-5

Battery Low Signals and Actions.......................................3-7

Power Management .................................................................3-8

Hibernation.........................................................................3-9

Power-Saving Tips.................................................................3-10

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Chapter 4 Expanding Your Computer..................................4-1

Connecting an External Monitor .............................................4-2

Connecting a Parallel Device...................................................4-3

Connecting a Serial Device .....................................................4-4

Connecting an IR Device.........................................................4-5

Connecting a USB Device.......................................................4-7

Connecting an IEEE 1394b Device .........................................4-8

Using PC Cards .......................................................................4-9

PC Card Type.....................................................................4-9

CardBus Support................................................................4-9

Inserting and Removing a PC Card....................................4-9

System Memory Upgrade ......................................................4-11

Chapter 5 Setup Configuration Utility (SCU).......................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.......................................................................5-6

Intel Menu................................................................................5-7

Security Menu..........................................................................5-8

Boot Menu ...............................................................................5-9

Exit Menu ..............................................................................5-10

Chapter 6 Installing Software Drivers..................................6-1

How to Use the Driver CD ......................................................6-2

Touchscreen Driver............................................................6-6

Chapter 7 Caring for the Computer......................................7-1

Protecting the Computer..........................................................7-2

Using the Cable Lock.........................................................7-2

Using an Anti-Virus Strategy.............................................7-2

Taking Care of the Computer ..................................................7-3

Location Guidelines ...........................................................7-3

General Guidelines.............................................................7-3

Cleaning Guidelines ...........................................................7-4

Battery Pack Guidelines.....................................................7-4

When Traveling .......................................................................7-5

Chapter 8 Troubleshooting...................................................8-1

Preliminary Checklist ..............................................................8-2

Solving Common Problems .....................................................8-3

Battery Problems................................................................8-4

Bluetooth Problems............................................................8-4

Display Problems ...............................................................8-5

Hardware Device Problems................................................8-6

Hard Disk Drive Problems .................................................8-6

Infrared Problems...............................................................8-7

Keyboard, Mouse and Touchpad Problems .......................8-7

LAN Problems ...................................................................8-8

WLAN Problems................................................................8-8

Modem Problems .............................................................8-10

PC Card Problems ............................................................8-10

Power Management Problems..........................................8-11

Printer Problems...............................................................8-11

Software Problems ...........................................................8-12

Sound Problems ...............................................................8-12

Startup Problems ..............................................................8-13

Other Problems.................................................................8-13

Resetting the Computer .........................................................8-14

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-6

USA and Canada Safety Requirements and Notices......... B-6

European Union CE Marking and Compliance Notices ... B-9

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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.

zChapter 1, Getting Started, takes you through the process of setting

up the computer and identifying its external components.

zChapter 2, Operating Your Computer, tells you how to use the

computer’s components and features.

zChapter 3, Managing Power, provides information on power.

zChapter 4, Expanding Your Computer, provides information on

installing and using peripheral devices.

zChapter 5, SCU (Setup Configuration Utility), describes the SCU

program that configures the computer’s BIOS settings.

zChapter 6, Installing Software Drivers, describes how to install the

drivers and utilities supplied with the computer.

zChapter 7, Caring for the Computer, gives you tips in care and

maintenance.

zChapter 8, Troubleshooting, gives solutions to common problems

you may encounter when using the computer.

zAppendix A, Specifications, gives a brief specification of the

computer.

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zAppendix B, Regulatory Information, provides regulatory

statements and safety notices on your computer.

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 remaining keys, finally release all

the keys. When necessary, keys are also shown in graphics.

A title, command, setup item, or button that you can see on the screen is

shown in boldface. A value or an option that you can select for a setup

item is shown in italic. For example:

Select Power Management, set it to Enabled, and then click the

OK button.

CHAPTER 1

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:

zUnpacking

zConnecting to AC power

zOpening the cover

zTurning on the computer

zTurning off the computer

Then, you will find a section briefly introducing the external components

of the computer. And the last section navigates you to the information

you may need after the computer is ready for use.

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