HANDHELD COMPUTER DB6 Preliminary User’s Guide
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Regulatory Information/ Disclaimers Installation and use of this computer must be in strict accordance with the instructions included in the user documentation provided with the product. Any changes or modifications (including the antennas) made to this device that are not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
FCC (Federal Communications Commission) Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant 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 radiates radio frequency energy. If not being installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: z z This device may not cause harmful interference. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. FCC Caution To assure continued compliance, any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
CE Products with the CE Marking comply with both the EMC Directive (2004/108/EC) and the Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EC) issued by the Commission of the European Community.
R&TTE (CE) Manual Regulatory Requirement WLAN - IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n 802.11a/b/g/n Restrictions: European standards dictate maximum radiated transmit power of 100mW EIRP and frequency range 2.400-2.4835 GHz. In France, the equipment must be restricted to the 2.4465-2.4835 GHz frequency range and must be restricted to indoor use.
CE Declaration of Conformity It is confirmed to comply with the requirements set out in the Council Directive on the approximation of the laws of the member states relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (2004/108/EC), Low-voltage Directive (2006/95/EC) and the procedures given in R&TTE Directive (99/5/EC). The equipment was passed, and the equipment test was performed according to the following European standards: EN 300 328 V1.7.1:2006 EN 301 893 V1.4.1(2007-07) EN 301 V1.8.
Environmental Information, Material Safety & Recycling All materials used in the manufacturing of this equipment are recyclable or environmentally friendly. Please recycle the packing materials by the local regulations at the end of the product's service life. Notice: z The equipment may still contain tiny amount of hazardous substances for health and environment, though those are below control level.
Content Chapter One- Getting Start .............................................................. 1 Unpacking........................................................................................... 1 Workplace ........................................................................................... 2 Ruggedness........................................................................................ 3 Appearance Overview........................................................................
Mounting the Battery ......................................................8 Connecting with AC Adapter ........................................9 Turning OFF the Power ................................................ 11 Chapter Two- Operating Information ............................................ 12 Start Using Your Handheld Computer ............................................ 12 Boot up .............................................................................12 Power on Self Test (POST) ...........
Keypad..............................................................................16 Using Touch Screen......................................................................... 17 Using Fingerprint Sensor ................................................................ 18 Wireless LAN (Optional) ..............................................20 Using Camera (Optional) ................................................................. 22 Taking Pictures......................................................
Power Saving Tips ........................................................................... 28 Supporting ACPI............................................................................... 29 AC Adapter and AC Power Cord Safety.......................................... 30 Battery Precautions ......................................................................... 31 Chapter Four- BIOS Setup ............................................................. 33 Main Menu.......................................
Touch Screen.................................................................................... 42 Driver Installation...........................................................42 Utility Installation ...........................................................42 Audio................................................................................................. 43 Fingerprint Sensor ........................................................................... 44 Driver Installation.......................
Chapter Six- Specification ............................................................. 48 Standard System Unit ...................................................................... 48 CPU....................................................................................48 Memory.............................................................................48 Graphic Controller.........................................................48 HDD...................................................................
Dimensions & Weight ...................................................51 Case Material & Colors.................................................52 Certification.....................................................................52 Optional Devices .............................................................................. 53 Camera..............................................................................53 Communication ..............................................................53 Security ....
Chapter One- Getting Start Unpacking After unpacking, the followings are the standard items along with your computer. If there is any missing or damaged, please notify the dealer immediately.
Workplace A clean and moisture-free environment is preferred. Make room for air circulation. Remember to avoid areas from: z Sudden or extreme changes in temperature. z Extreme heat. z Strong electromagnetic fields (near television set, motor rotation area, etc.). z Dust or high humidity. If it is necessary to work in a hostile environment, please regularly maintain your computer by cleaning dust, water, and etc. to keep it in an optimal condition.
Ruggedness The computer is designed with rugged features such as vibration, shock, dust, and rain/ water protection. However, it is still necessary to provide appropriate protection while operating in harsh environments. Since the handheld computer is passed MIL-STD-810G for the temperature, vibration, shock, humidity and salt fog tests, and IP55 (I Model) or IP65 (M model) for dust and water resistant tests, the handheld computer is therefore a fully-rugged one.
Appearance Overview Before starting to use your handheld computer, we suggest you to have a quick glance at it to know the external components well. Front View 1. Antenna: Embedded antenna for wireless application 2. LCD: Displaying the output of the handheld computer 3. LED Indicators: LED colors and lighting ways differ from each other. 4.
Rear View 1. Fingerprint Sensor: (Optional) Scanning users’ fingerprints for security. 2. 2M AF Camera (Optional): Capturing images and recording videos. 1 2 3 4 3. Speaker: External speaker 4. Battery Lock: Locating the battery correctly and locking with it. 5 6 5. Stylus: Tool pen for using touch screen 6.
Top-side View 1+2 Standard: No Function/ Sealed with Screws 2 1 Optional: By Customers’ Request Bottom-side View 1. DC Power Jack: For External Power Supply and Power Charging 2.
Right-side View 1. SIM Card Slot 2. USB 2.0 Port (Host) 1 2 3 3. SD Card Slot Left-side View 1.
Ready for Use After taking a quick look at your handheld computer, the following illustrations will get you ready for using it. Mounting the Battery 1. Mount the battery into the battery bay. 2. Use a suitable-size coin to lock the screw.
Connecting with AC Adapter 1. Connect the AC adapter with your handheld computer. Lock the connector well clockwise. 3. Plug the AC cord to a right electrical outlet. 9 2. Plug the AC cord to the AC adapter.
Turning ON the Power 1. Make sure the battery is mounted and all power cords are connected well. 2. Now, you are able to turn ON the power of your handheld computer by pressing “Power Button”. Press on the keypad to turn on the power of your handheld computer. Note: ¾ The power is able to be ON without any battery mounted, once all the power cords are connected well. ¾ Please see more information in “Operating Information”.
Turning OFF the Power Directly click “Shut down” from your OS to turn OFF the power of your handheld computer. Note: ¾ The above-mentioned description is a standard way to turn OFF the power. Directly turn OFF the power by pressing “Power Button” will cause data lose and is not suggested. ¾ There are still other ways to stop your handheld computer from operating, see more information in “Operating Information”.
Chapter Two- Operating Information Start Using Your Handheld Computer Always turning on your handheld computer by using the power button, this is a standard operating procedure to start using your handheld computer. After turning on the power of your handheld computer, it will start with the operating system (OS) such as Windows XP. Boot up When turning on the power, your handheld computer will start loading the OS into the system memory. This start-up procedure is called “boot up”.
Stop Using Your Handheld Computer Each time when you finish working with your handheld computer, there are several ways to stop your handheld computer from operating. Shut down Directly click “Shut down” from your OS such as Windows XP to turn OFF the power of your handheld computer. Before shutting down, please always remember to save the unfinished works and close the application for preventing from any possible data loss or HDD damage.
Standby Under “Standby” mode, the system will temporarily save your work into RAM. If you want to start your handheld computer again, all you need to press any key. You are able to do enter “Sleep” mode by directly clicking “Start” => “Shut down” => “Standby” from your OS such as Windows XP. Or, you can do the “Sleep” Mode settings in your OS. Hibernate Under “Hibernate” mode, the system will save your work into HDD. If you want to start your handheld computer again, you need to press the power button.
Using Indicators and Keypad Your handheld computer is designed with a keypad for easy and quick operation. Also, each LED indicator shows different meanings. Here are the descriptions for each button and LED indicator to help you use well with your handheld computer.
Keypad 1st Layer: 2nd Layer: a. Fn + LCD Backlight On/Off = Keypad Backlight On/Off b. Fn + Volume Up/ Down = LCD Brightness Up/ Down c. Fn + Application Setting = Input Lock 1. Text Input 2. AP Settings 3. Power On/Off 4. Volume Up 5. Volume Down 6. Mouse’s Left Button 7. LCD Backlight On/Off 8. Camera 9. Mouse’s Right Button 10. Screen Rotation 11. Login 12.
Using Touch Screen DB6 is equipped with a high sensitive touch panel allowing you to navigate on the touch screen easily without using any other devices such as external keyboard or mouse. A stylus is provided for you to use well with the touch screen. Here are some operating tips to help you use the touch screen well with a stylus.
Using Fingerprint Sensor Your handheld computer provides a fingerprint sensor for user to strengthen the authentication and security. The followings are steps to set your fingerprint through it. 1. Read from the utility CD to install “DigitalPersona Personal” and the driver. 2. Open “DigitalPersona Personal” 3. Click “Next” to start the setting. After Opening “DigitalPersona Personal”, please click “Next” to start the settings.
3. You are able to Practice first. 19 4. Or, directly set up.
Wireless LAN (Optional) Wireless LAN card is an optional device for your handheld computer. For supporting IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n, a half-sized mini PCIe Wireless LAN card and embedded antenna will be pre-installed in your handheld computer to access the internet wirelessly. To activate your Wireless LAN function, please follow the illustrations as below. 1. Driver & Utility Installation a. Install the Chipset Driver first: Read from the Utility DVD. Click infinst_autol.exe in the directory of “DB6\Driver\Chip
2. Launch the Wireless Device Power Manager After launching the utility, please click “Wireless LAN” for enabling the Wireless LAN function (click again for disabling the Wireless LAN function). Once the Wireless LAN function starts up, the Wireless Device LED indicator will turn on in blue and the Wireless LAN icon will show “connected” in the OS accordingly. Click “Wireless LAN” for enabling the Wireless LAN function (click again for disabling the Wireless LAN function).
Using Camera (Optional) Your handheld computer provides an optional 2 million-pixel CMOS camera for you to capture images at any time. Also, it supports video recording function for more application. You are able to press the camera button or application menu button to enter into the camera window as below.
Taking Pictures Click in the camera window to take pictures. Or, you can press the camera button again to capture the images. After taking pictures, your pictures will automatically be saved in C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\My Document\My Pictures. Recording Video Click in the camera window to recording video. To stop recording, please click . While recording, you can also adjust the volume. After recording video, your video files will automatically be saved in C:\Documents and Settings\Admini
Other Functions Video Format Properties: Advanced video format adjusting Image Properties: Advanced image settings and camera control Volume Level: Adjust video recording volume Flash LED Settings: Advanced flash LED settings Exit: Exit the camera window/ function Note: ¾ For the designed consideration, we suggest you rotate your screen vertically while using the camera.
Mounting with Cradle (Optional) Detailed information will be released later.
Chapter Three- Managing Power Charging Battery An AC adapter, an AC power cord and a battery pack are required during battery charging. These are standard accessories for your handheld computer. Do always use the AC adapter, the AC power cord and the battery pack designed for your handheld computer. After unpacking your handheld computer, the first thing you need to do is starting charging battery for the further use.
Checking the Battery Level After a full charge of your battery, you are now able to check your battery level by using the battery meter function of your OS. The battery icons which show the conditions of the battery or where the power source comes from may be different depending on the OS you install. When the battery is nearly exhausted, the OS will show a warning icon. Also, the Power Indicator LED will flash when the battery level is under 15%.
Replacing Battery When the battery is nearly exhausted, there are two ways to keep your handheld computer working. Connect the AC adapter and the power cord designed for this handheld computer to start charging is one method; directly replace a charged battery designed for this handheld computer may be the other one. Note: ¾ Always remember to turn OFF the power before replacing the battery.
Supporting ACPI Your handheld computer supports ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) for power management. With ACPI and an ACPI-compliant operating system such as Windows, the feature will allow you to reduce the power consumption for energy saving. By supporting ACPI, the AC adapter LED and the Power indicator LED will show in different ways. The followings are the detailed description.
AC Adapter and AC Power Cord Safety There are specific power requirements for your handheld computer: z z z z z Only use an approved AC adapter designed for this computer. There is a 3-prong grounded plug of the AC adapter. The third prong is an important for safety. Do not neglect the importance for it. If you are not able to access a compatible outlet, installing one by a qualified electrician is necessary.
Battery Precautions z z z z z z 31 Only use the batteries designed for this computer. The wrong battery may cause explosion, leakage or damage to the computer. Do not remove the battery from the computer while it is powered on. Do not continuously use a battery that has been dropped, or that appears damaged (e.g. bent or twisted) in any way. Even if the computer is able to continuously work with a damaged battery, the circuit damage may occur and possibly cause fire.
Warning Before any upgrade procedures, make sure the power is turned off, and all the cables are disconnected (including telephone lines). Also, it is advisable to remove your battery in prevent from turning the computer on accidentally. Battery Disposal & Caution The product that you have purchased contains a rechargeable battery. The battery is recyclable. At the end of its service life, under various state and local laws, it may be illegal to dispose of this battery into the municipal waste stream.
Chapter Four- BIOS Setup Before you entering into the BIOS menu, please connect a USB keyboard with your handheld computer. After the USB keyboard is connected, turn the power of your handheld computer ON and press “Del” on the USB keyboard to directly entering into the BIOS Menu.
Main Menu In Main Menu, you are able to see the System Overview and the operating instructions. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY PCIPnP Boot Exit Use [Enter], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. System Overview AMIBIOS Version Build Date ID Security : 08.00.15 : 03/01/10 :1AAAA000 Use [+] or [-] to configure system Time. Processor Intel (R) Atom (TM) CPU Z530 @ 1.
Advanced Menu In Advanced Menu, you are able to do the advanced settings. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY PCIPnP Boot Security Exit ConfigureCPU. Advanced Settings Warning: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction.
PCIPnP Menu In PCIPnP Menu, you are able to do the advanced PCI/PnP settings. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY PCIPnP Boot Advanced PCI/PnP Settings Warning: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction.
Boot Menu In Boot Menu, you are able to do the boot settings. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY PCIPnP Boot Security Exit Configure Settings during System Boot. Boot Settings ► Boot Settings Configuration 1st Boot Device 2nd Boot Device 3rd Boot Device 4th Boot Device [USB] [HDD:PM-MTRON MSD-P] [CD/DVD] [Removable Dev.
Security Menu In Security Menu, you are able to do the security settings. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY PCIPnP Boot Exit Install or Change the password.
Exit Menu In Exit Menu, you are able to do the exit option settings. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY PCIPnP Boot Security Exit Exit Options Exit system setup after saving the changes. Save Changes and Exit Discard Changes and Exit Discard Changes F10 key can be used for this operation.
Chapter Five- Drivers and Utilities The Utility DVD includes all the drivers for the installed devices in your handheld computer. Please consult the dealer if there is any driver missing. Also, through Device Manager in Windows, you are able to perform “Driver Update” or check if there are still drivers for the devices needed to be installed. Check readme.txt file on utility DVD to get the newest information before starting to install drivers.
Chipset Read from the utility DVD. Click infinst_autol.exe in the directory of DB6\Drivers\Chipset\WinXP(32bit) then follow the prompt to complete installation. Graphic Controller Your handheld computer supports Intel® GMA500 giving you a flexible, programmable architecture that supports shader-based technology, 2D, 3D and advanced 3D graphics, high-definition video decode, and image processing. Please follow the installation as below to use well with Intel® GMA500. Read from the utility DVD. Click Setup.
Touch Screen Your handheld computer is equipped with a high sensitive touch panel. Please follow the installation as below to start using your touch screen. Driver Installation Read from the utility DVD. Click Setup.exe in the directory of DB6\Drivers\Touchscreen\WinXP(32bit) then follow the prompt to complete installation. Utility Installation Read from the utility DVD. Click Setup.exe in the directory of DB6\Utilities\Touchscreen\WinXP(32bit) then follow the prompt to complete installation.
Audio Your handheld computer provides a high-quality audio sound effect for user to enjoy better sound quality. To activate this function, please follow the installation as below. Read from the utility DVD. Click Setup.exe in the directory of DB6\Drivers\Audio\WinXP(32bit) then follow the prompt to complete installation.
Fingerprint Sensor Your handheld computer provides a fingerprint sensor for user to strengthen the authentication and security. To activate this function, please follow the installation as below. Driver Installation Read from the utility DVD. Click Setup.exe in the directory of DB6\Drivers\Fingerprintsensor\Win7(32bit) then follow the prompt to complete installation. Utility Installation Read from the utility DVD. Click Setup.exe in the directory of DB6\Utilities\Fingerprintsensor\WinXP(32bit) then follow t
Wireless Devices Your handheld computer supports wireless communication. Bluetooth is a standard equipped wireless device. If your model supports optional wireless connection, please see the followings to install the drivers. Bluetooth Read from the Utility DVD. Click setup.exe in the directory of “DB6\ Drivers\ Windows XP (32-bit)\ BLU-BC4\ 2kXp\ BlueSoleil 2.1.3.0 release 060429(Standard)”, and then follow the prompt to complete installation.
Read from the utility DVD. Click Setup.exe in the directory of DB6\Drivers\WLAN\WinXP(32bit) then follow the prompt to complete installation. WWAN (Optional) Depending on the model you choose; with pre-installed embedded antenna and the optional 3.5G WWAN module, DB6 will be able to do the telecommunication after installing with a 3.5G SIM card. Please follow the installation as below. Read from the utility DVD. Click Setup.exe in the directory of DB6\Drivers\WWAN\WinXP(32bit) then follow the prompt to comp
please follow the installation as below. Read from the utility DVD. Click Setup.exe in the directory of Drivers\GPS\WinXP(32bit) then follow the prompt to complete installation. Wireless Device Power Manager Wireless Device Power Manager is an exclusive utility designed and developed for the Wireless Devices of your handheld computer. Through Wireless Device Power Manager, turning the power ON or OFF become more convenient for being one of the power-saving tips. Read from the utility DVD. Click Setup.
Chapter Six- Specification Standard System Unit CPU z Intel® Atom™ Processor Z530 1.6GHz z 512 KB L2 Cache z 533 MHz FSB Memory z DDR2 2GB at 533 MHz Graphic Controller z Intel® GMA (Graphics Media Accelerator) 500 z Supporting Microsoft® DirectX 9 and Open GL 2.0 z Sharing Max.
HDD z 1.
Communication z Bluetooth® V2.
I/O Ports z USB 2.0 x 1 z SD Card Slot x 1 z SIM Card Slot x 1 Battery z Swappable under S3 (Standby Mode) z 7.
Case Material & Colors z Magnesium Alloy z Black and NATO Green Certification z CE z FCC z WEEE z REACH z MIL-STD-810G z IP55 (DB6-I)/ IP65 (DB6-M) z MIL-STD 461F (DB6-M: Standard/ DB6-I: Optional) 52
Optional Devices Camera z 2 Million-pixel CMOS Camera with Flashlight z Supporting Video Recording Communication z Wireless LAN Card: Supporting IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n z WWAN: HSDPA/UMTS 3.
Cradle- CRB6 z Supporting I/O Ports: DB9 x1 (COM1: USB to COM), 10M/ 100M LANx1, USB 2.
Chapter Seven- Maintenance and Service Cleaning ALWAYS turn OFF the power, unplug the power cord and remove the battery before cleaning. The exterior of the system and display may be wiped with a clean, soft, and lint-free cloth. If there is difficulty removing dirt, apply non-ammonia, non-alcohol based glass cleaner to the cloth and wipe. An air gun is recommended for cleaning water and dust. For salty water please clean with fresh water then blow-dry with an air gun.
Troubleshooting Should the computer fail to function properly, the troubleshooting steps below may be followed. z z z z z Check AC/vehicle adapter, battery, and the power source. Minimize the configuration, i.e. remove extra peripherals and devices. Remove the software suspected. Set BIOS fail-safe default. Re-install operating system and application software.
RMA Service If troubleshooting steps are unsuccessful, consult your dealer for RMA. Shipping instructions: 1. Remove any personal data. 2. Use the original shipping container and packing materials, if possible. 3. If the original packing materials are not available, wrap the equipment with soft material (e.g. PU/PE form) then put the wrapped equipment into a hard cardboard shipping box. 4.
5. 6. Clearly mark the outside of the shipping box with the RMA #. If RMA # is not present on the shipping box, receiving will be unable to identify it and it might be returned. Unless prior arrangements have been made, the customer is responsible for all shipping costs. Unauthorized use of the company’s shipping accounts is not permitted.
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