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Table of Contents COPYRIGHT................................................................................................ 4 REGULATORY STATEMENT................................................................................ 4 Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement ....................................................................................... 4 IMPORTANT NOTE:..........................................................................................................................
CONNECTING TO WIRELESS CONNECTIONS ......................... 27 CONNECTING TO A WIRELESS LOCAL AREA NETWORK ............................................ 27 CONNECTING TO A BLUETOOTH DEVICE ............................................................. 30 USING THE BIOS SETUP UTILITY .......................................... 34 BIOS SETUP MENU .................................................................................... 34 STARTING THE BIOS SETUP UTILITY ..............................................
Preface Copyright Copyright© 2015. All rights reserved. No part of this user manual may be transmitted, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, without the prior written permission of the manufacturer. Information is subject to change without prior notice.
Preface IMPORTANT NOTE: Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Preface CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASERSCHUTZKLASSE 1 PRODUKT TO EN60825 CAUTION: THIS APPLIANCE CONTAINS A LASER SYSTEM AND IS CLASSIFIED AS A "CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT.” TO USE THIS MODEL PROPERLY, READ THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL CAREFULLY AND KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. IN CASE OF ANY TROUBLE WITH THIS MODEL, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR NEAREST "AUTHORIZED SERVICE STATION.” TO PREVENT DIRECT EXPOSURE TO THE LASER BEAM, DO NOT TRY TO OPEN THIS ENCLOSURE.
Preface CAUTION FOR ADAPTER THE RUGGED NOTEBOOK PC IS FOR USE WITH DEDICATED AC ADAPTER (DC +19V, 65W). NOTE POUR L'ADAPTATEUR L'ORDINATEUR PORTABLE ROBUSTE EST À UTILISER AVEC L'ADAPTATEUR SECTEUR SPÉCIFIQUE (+19 V CC, 65W). BATTERY SAFETY DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY REPLACED. REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS.
Before You Start Before You Start Congratulations on your purchase of this notebook. This rugged notebook is portable and provides users with maximum mobile computing experience in a wide range of working environments. Before you begin using your notebook, read this chapter to familiarize yourself with the main components installed in the system. Package Contents If any of following items is damaged, please contact your retailer.
Before You Start Components Front View No. Item Description 1 Microphone Record the surrounding sound. 2 Web camera Use for video conference. 3 Display screen Provide visual output. 4 Power button Press to turn your notebook on or off. 5 Waterproof keyboard Press the keys to input information. 6 Touch pad Use to point, select, drag, or scroll objects on the screen. 7 Touch pad button Press to select objects or display a shortcut menu.
Before You Start No. 8 Item Description Device Indicators (Power, Wireless, HDD, Caps Lock, Num lock, Battery) Indicate the corresponding function status. Back View No. Item Description 1 Battery latch Slide to the unlock position to release the battery. 2 Battery compartment Install the battery. 3 Speakers Emit sound.
Before You Start Left View No. Item Description 1 Kensington lock slot Connect to a Kensington-compatible notebook security lock. 2 ODD LED indicator A blinking ODD LED indicates ODD activity. 3 Eject button Push to open the tray. 4 Pin Hole Eject If the Eject button fails to work properly, insert a paper clip into this hole to open the tray. CAUTION: Turn off the notebook before performing manual ejection. 5 Smart card reader Use to insert smart cards.
Before You Start Right View No. Item Description 1 Card reader Use to insert memory cards to transfer pictures, music, and data between your notebook and flash compatible devices. The card reader supports SD (Secure Digital), SDXC, Mini-SD (with adapter). 2 Earphone jack Connect headphones or external speakers. 3 USB 2.0 ports (x2) Connect USB 2.0 peripheral devices. 4 DC-in jack Connect the power adapter. Rear View No. Item Description 1 USB 3.0 ports (x2) Connect USB 3.
Before You Start Status Indicators The status indicators in the bottom right corner of the notebook light up when a particular function of the notebook is active. Each indicator is marked with a symbol. Icon Item Description Power The LED always lights on (blue) when the system is running. When the system is in sleep mode, the LED blinks. RF Indicate the status of RF (WLAN, Bluetooth, or WWAN/GPS) communication. The LED always lights on (blue) when the function is enabled.
Getting Started Getting Started This chapter will guide you on how to use your notebook. Powering Up Your Notebook Your notebook can be powered up using the AC adapter or the Lithium-ion battery. Connecting the AC Adapter The AC adapter powers up your notebook and charges the battery. 1. Connect the AC adapter to the DC-in jack of your notebook. 2. Connect the AC adapter to the power cord. 3. Plug the power cord to an electrical outlet. Using Battery Power 1.
Getting Started Installing the Battery To install the battery, follow the steps below: 1. Align and insert the battery into the battery compartment. 2. Push completely until the battery locks into place. 3. Slide the latch to the lock position ( ) to secure the battery.
Getting Started Charging the Battery The Lithium-ion battery is not fully-charged upon purchase. To charge the battery, follow the steps below: 1. Install the battery to your notebook. See procedures above. 2. Connect the AC adapter to the DC-in jack of your notebook. 3. Connect the AC adapter to the power cord. 4. Plug the power cord to an electrical outlet. Charging Time Battery pack type Charging time Standard (Lithium polymer battery pack) 3.
Getting Started The battery screen appears: When to replace the Battery Pack The battery performance gradually decreases over time and usage. We recommend you to replace your battery pack after 18 to 24 months of usage. Removing the Battery To remove the battery, follow the steps below: 1. Slide the battery latch to the unlock position ( ).
Getting Started 2. Remove the battery out of the battery compartment.
Getting Started Starting Your Notebook Turning On Your Notebook 1. To open the display panel, lift the cover lid up to upright position. 2. Press the button until the Power LED lights up. Shutting Down Your Notebook It is important to properly shut down your notebook to avoid the loss of unsaved data. To shut down your notebook, do the following: Windows 7 Click Start > Shut down. Wait for your notebook to turn off power completely before removing the power source (if necessary).
Getting Started Windows 8.1 Click and select Shut down. TIP If you are on the desktop, click 20 to return to the Start screen.
Getting Started Using the Keyboard No. 1 2 Keys Description Function keys These function keys are used to perform designated tasks. The tasks for each key may vary from one application to another. [Fn] Press the [Fn] key in combination with other keys to execute a command. [Fn] + F1 Enables/Disables the Bluetooth function. [Fn] + F2 Enables/Disables the 3G/GPS function. [Fn] + F3 Enables/Disables the WLAN function. [Fn] + F4 Switches to suspend mode (Suspend to RAM/HDD).
Getting Started No. Keys Description 2 [Fn] + F12 Toggles the keyboard backlight to on/off (only for backlit keyboard). 3 Windows key Press to display the Start menu. This action is the same as clicking the Start icon. 4 Numeric keypad Press the Num Lk key to activate the numeric keypad. Press the keys on the numeric keypad to enter numbers or operands as you would on a calculator. 5 Application key Press to display an application shortcut menu.
Getting Started Drag To drag an item or object, press and hold the left button then slide your finger on the touch pad to move the item or object. Scroll To scroll a page, press and hold the left button then slide your finger on the touch pad to scroll a page. Using the Memory Cards Your notebook supports different types of memory cards to provide faster data transfer. Supported types are as follows: SD card SDXC card Mini-SD card (with adapter) Inserting a Memory Card 1. Open the I/O port cover. 2.
Getting Started Windows 8.1 1. Click the removable disk icon on the system tray. TIP If the system tray is not visible on the screen, point your mouse to the bottom of the display to bring up the system tray. To switch to the desktop, click the desktop tile ( 2. Click Eject SDHC. The system confirms that the device can be safely removed. 3. Push the memory card to eject it. 4. Pull the card out from the slot. 24 ).
Getting Started Using the Smart Card Your notebook is equipped with a built-in smart card reader that allows you to make secure purchases, store security information, and provide identification and information using a smart card. Inserting a Smart Card 1. Open the I/O port cover. 2. Insert a smart card into the smart card slot.
Getting Started Using the Optical Disk Drive You can use the optical disk drive (ODD) to play or record DVD or CD disc. Placing a Disc 1. Open the ODD cover. 2. Press the Eject button to eject the tray. 3. Place the disc on the tray. 4. Close the disc tray. Manual Ejection If the Eject button fails to work properly, insert a paper clip into the Pin Hole Eject to open the tray. NOTE Be sure that the notebook is turned off before performing the manual ejection.
Connecting to Wireless Connections Connecting to Wireless Connections You can connect your notebook to a wireless local area network or Bluetooth. Before using a wireless built-in device, you need to turn the respective built-in wireless functions on. Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network Your notebook comes with a WLAN module. A wireless network can be added either when the network is detected or by manually entering the settings information. To connect, follow the steps below: Windows 7 1.
Connecting to Wireless Connections TIP Check Connect automatically box to automatically connect to this network when it is available. 7. Enter the network security key. 8. Click OK. 9. After the connection is established, you can see the wireless icon ( Notification area. ) in the Windows 8.1 1. Open the I/O cover. Then slide the RF switch to the left to enable the wireless function. 2. Press both Fn and F3 keys to turn on the wireless network function. 3.
Connecting to Wireless Connections 6. Enter the network security key and click Next. 7. A connection confirmation message appears on the screen. Click Yes or No. 8. After the connection is established, you can see the wireless icon ( ) in the Notification area. NOTE Wi-Fi access requires service from a wireless service provider. Contact your service provider for more information. Actual wireless connectivity will depend on system configuration. Please contact your dealer for more information.
Connecting to Wireless Connections Connecting to a Bluetooth Device Your notebook can connect and communicate with other Bluetooth-enabled devices. To add a device, follow the steps below: Windows 7 1. Open the I/O cover. 2. Slide the RF switch to the left to enable the wireless function. 3. Press both Fn and F1 keys to turn on the Bluetooth function. 4. Click the Bluetooth icon ( ) on the system tray. 5. Click Add a Device.
Connecting to Wireless Connections 6. Click on a device, then click Next to continue. 7. Click Close to complete the pairing connection.
Connecting to Wireless Connections Windows 8.1 1. Open the I/O cover. Then slide the RF switch to the left to enable the wireless function. 2. Press both Fn and F1 keys to turn on the Bluetooth function. 3. Click the Bluetooth icon ( ) on the system tray. TIP If the system tray is not visible on the screen, point your mouse to the bottom of the display to bring up the system tray. To switch to the desktop, click the desktop tile ( ). 4. Click Add a Bluetooth Device.
Connecting to Wireless Connections 6. When the pairing process is complete, the connection status will show “Connected”. NOTE Most Bluetooth-enabled devices need to be paired with your notebook. The PIN you enter on the notebook must be the same PIN to be entered on the other Bluetooth device. Once a partnership has been created, connecting to that device again will no longer require entering the PIN.
Using the BIOS Setup Utility Using the BIOS Setup Utility Your notebook has a BIOS setup utility which allows you to configure important system settings, including settings for various optional functions of the notebook. This chapter explains how to use the BIOS setup utility. BIOS Setup Menu The BIOS Setup Utility allows you to configure your notebook basic settings. When you turn your notebook on, the system reads this information to initialize the hardware so that it can operate correctly.
Using the BIOS Setup Utility Navigating and Entering Information in BIOS Use the following keys to move between fields and to enter information: Keyboard Description Selects screen. Moves up/down to select items. Enter Confirms the selection and enters the selected menu screen. +/- Changes an option for the selected items. F1 Displays the Help screen. F2 Invokes the previous values. F3 Loads optimized default values. F4 Saves the changes and exits Setup. Esc Exits any section.
Using the BIOS Setup Utility Main Menu The Main menu displays the system overview information about BIOS version, system information, total memory size, and access level. You can also set the system date and time. Advanced Menu The Advanced menu allows you to enable/disable integrated LAN to wake the system, calibrate fan and battery, and configure Trusted Computing settings.
Using the BIOS Setup Utility Boot Menu The Boot menu allows you to configure the boot settings and boot sequence, and launch CSM. Security Menu The Security menu allows you to set or change the Administrator and User passwords.
Using the BIOS Setup Utility Save & Exit Menu The Save & Exit menu allows you to save/discard the changes and restore the default values for all setup options before leaving the BIOS Setup Menu.
