Cabled I/O Extension In-Vehicle Mount In-Vehicle Mount Additional Accessories Other mounting solutions are also available. Contact your Kontron Mobile Computing sales representative for more information. ReVolution User Manual 1.
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Getting Started This section describes first-time or typical start-up operations of the ReVolution system: Connecting to Power Power On and Power Off Battery Power Converting from Laptop to Tablet and Back Windows End-User Experience Accessing this ReVolution User Manual Connecting to Power The ReVolution is shipped in the “off” condition. Depending on your required range of use, you can connect the ReVolution to AC (via an AC/DC adapter) or DC power supply.
Connecting the AC/DC Adapter When AC is available, connect the ReVolution to the AC power supply with an AC/DC adapter, as described below. The AC voltage socket is on the left side of the Interface panel. Connect the locking DC power cord to the DC voltage socket of the ReVolution. The other end of the DC power cord connects into available DC power connector i.e. cigarette lighter. Connect the female end of the AC power cord into the AC power adapter.
Power On and Power Off The Power On/Off button is the lower of the two buttons located in the bottom-center of the display panel. Power On/Off button Turning on the System Do not operate the ReVolution in areas sensitive to radio interference, such as airplanes and hospitals. There is no means to shut off the Bluetooth and WLAN radios installed in the system. Press the Power On/Off button for approximately 1/2 second. The computer will check for valid temperature, then turn on.
Never operate this computer in AC mode while standing in water. You can operate it in DC or battery mode. If you should encounter a problem in powering up: 1. Verify all connectors are properly connected. 2. Verify your boot drive. 3. Boot your system with only the power cord connected to the computer. This is the minimum required to see if the system is working. 4. If your system still does not start after steps 1-3, contact your nearest Technical Support department for assistance.
Turning off the System Kontron recommends that you close all applications before shutting down or powering off the ReVolution. 1. Follow the shut down procedures specified in the operating system manual provided with your unit. OR 2. Press the Power On/Off button and hold it down for approximately 1/2 second. Battery Power If an AC/DC power source is not available, you can operate your ReVolution from one or two battery packs. The LED indicator for battery power is the third LED left of center.
Converting from Laptop to Tablet and Back Open to Laptop Position 1. Pivot both locking handles out and down, to free the display. 2. Press the open display latch while lifting the display. 3. Lift the display to vertical position for laptop mode. Convert from Laptop to Tablet 1. Open the display to a vertical position as described above. 2. Rotate the display in CLOCKWISE direction 180 until the display stop-peg clicks into the receiver on the base chassis. 3.
Close from Laptop Position 1. Pull display down toward the keyboard. 2. Hold in position. 3. Press locking display latch. 4. Release pressure on display. 5. Pivot both locking handles up and inward until they engage the locking tab on the display. Windows Set-up The first time you power on your ReVolution, a series of screens will inform you of operating system setup options and prompt you for personal preferences.
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Modifying the System This section describes how to use and adjust the components and devices of the ReVolution. You will find instructions for removing and inserting the following components: • • • • • • Alternative Display Battery Pack Hard Disk Drive-Master Left Bay Modules (CD-ROM, Floppy Disk Drive, etc.) PCMCIA Cards Shoulder Straps You will find information about the following devices in this section: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Audio Chipset LAN Modem Touchscreen Touch Pad USB 2.
Battery Packs The right front bay only accepts a lithium ion battery pack that will provide approximately 3.5 hours of operating time. This bay contains the main or primary battery source. This section describes how to remove a battery pack from, and insert one into, the right front bay. Refer to the “Left Bay Modules” section for information on removing and inserting an additional or secondary battery pack into the left bay.
Inserting Battery into Right Bay To insert a battery into the right front bay: • • • • • Open the right bay door. Insert a battery into the right bay sideways, with battery label facing up. A set of the battery contact points facing away from you and positioned in the front LEFT portion of the battery pack. Align the latch post at the bottom of the battery with the receiving slot on the bottom of the bay. Carefully slide the battery into the bay until it locks into place. Close and lock the door.
Hard Disk Drive - Master The ReVolution comes standard with a master removable hard disk drive, located inside the bottom panel. An upgrade to 60GB is available. The following two series of photographs demonstrate how to remove and insert a hard disk drive module. • Turn off the computer before removing or inserting the hard disk drive module. Removing a Hard Disk Drive (HDD) • Make sure all module doors are closed. • Lay unit on its top. • Push slide latch to right • Remove door.
Inserting a Hard Disk Drive (HDD) 2 • Close top display so only metal is exposed. • Lay unit on its top. • Push slide latch to right. • Remove HDD door. • Lift handle on HDD module up to 90° angle. • Align posts on sides of module with receiving slots in HDD bay. • Push module down until it reaches bottom of the bay. • Pull forward until it fully engages HDD connector. • Press handle back down. The module must be fully engaged with the connector for the handle to fit down. • Replace HDD module door.
Left Bay Modules The left front bay of the ReVolution accepts the following modules: • CD-ROM • CD-RW (read-write) • Floppy Disk Drive • DVD • DVD/CD-RW Combo • Slave Hard Disk Drive • Battery Pack All these modules can be inserted and removed from the left bay in the same manner, as demonstrated below. The computer can be on when performing these functions.
Removing any Left Bay Module • Push ejector latch forward. • The module ejects. • Remove module carefully and place it in a safe, clean location. Inserting any Left Bay Module To insert any of the modules listed above: • • • • Place the computer right-side up. Open the door of the left front bay. Align the latch post at the bottom of the module with the receiving slot on the bottom of the bay. Carefully slide the module into the bay until it locks into place.
PCMCIA Cards Two PCMCIA slots on the back interface panel accept two Type II PC Cards or one Type III PC Card. You can insert and remove the cards while the computer is on. Top Card Ejector Top Card Slot Bottom Card Ejector Bottom Card Slot To remove a card from the top card slot, press the top card ejector button. To remove a card from the bottom card slot, press the bottom card ejector. To insert a PC card, carefully slide the card right-side up into one of the card slots until the card clicks.
Shoulder Straps All four corners of the ReVolution have a catch on which to attach a shoulder strap. Choose the two corners most comfortable for you. The following photographs display how to attach the two ends of the strap to the computer. • Attach the hook end of the shoulder strap to the catch. • Repeat steps one and two with another corner. • Extract the recessed catch from the corner. The shoulder strap attaches to any two of the four corners. ReVolution User Manual 1.
Audio The audio system is made up of an AD1881A, which meets the Audio Codec ’97 2.0 and 2.1 Extensions. The main architectural features of the AD1881A are the high-quality analog mixer section, two channels of Σ∆ ADC conversion, two channels of Σ∆ DAC conversion with Data Direct Scrambling (D2S) rate generators. The audio system has three 3.5 mm diameter jacks: a microphone input, speaker output and line in. • The Microphone Jack allows you to receive monophonic input from an external microphone.
Chipset The ReVolution uses the Intel 830M and ICH3 chipset. This chipset incorporates the Video, IDE, USB, and AC97 sub-systems. Specialized operating system drivers are located on the utilities CD shipped with your ReVolution and must be installed to maximize the performance of this chipset. If you ordered your ReVolution with an operating system pre-installed you will not need to install these drivers, these drivers are installed for you at the factory.
Power Management Modes Windows Your ReVolution will manage power consumption while running the Windows operating system, based on the settings in Windows Control Panel power options. To maximize battery run-time, be aware of the settings affecting power consumption.
