User Manual
Table Of Contents
- Contents
- Section 1 Getting Started
- Introduction
- Unpacking Your System
- Precautions
- Checklists
- Features
- The First Time. . .
- Installing the Battery
- Connecting the AC Adapter
- Turning the Computer On and Off
- Adjusting the Volume
- Calibrating the Touch Screen
- Startup Problems?
- Section 2 Getting Familiar with Your Computer
- Introduction
- Individual Parts
- LED Activity Indicators
- LED Power / Wireless Modem Indicators
- Keyboard Basics
- Restarting the Computer
- Primary Keys
- Arrow Keys
- Function Keys
- Numeric Keypad
- Touchpad
- General Guidelines
- Scrolling Buttons
- Connecting an External Keyboard or Mouse
- Disk Drives
- The PC Card Slot
- Connecting to an External Monitor
- Section 3 Making Connections
- Introduction
- Rear Connectors
- Left Side Connectors
- Right Side Connectors
- Section 4 If You Have a Wireless Modem
- Introduction
- Before You Start: Register!
- Registering Your Wireless Modem
- Wireless Modem LED Status
- Installing Your Wireless Modem Software
- Using Your Wireless Modem
- Section 5 Power Management
- Power Management
- Battery Calibration
- Monitoring Battery Power
- Low Battery Alarms
- Battery Charging
- Power Saving Modes
- Suspend Mode
- Initiating Suspend Mode
- Power Button Settings
- When to Replace the Battery
- Heat Considerations
- Section 6 Customizing Your Bios Settings
- Using the BIOS Setup Utility
- BIOS Setup Menu
- Starting the BIOS Setup Utility
- The Main Menu
- Navigating and Entering Information in BIOS
- Standard CMOS Setup
- Standard Feature Description
- Advanced CMOS Setup
- Power Management
- Peripheral Setup
- Auto-Detect Hard Disk
- Change Supervisor Password
- Change User Password
- Auto Configuration with Optimal Settings
- Exiting and Saving
- Section 7 Optional Equipment and Accessories
- Vehicle Adapter
- Vehicle Cradle
- PRECAUTIONS
- Charging Batteries
- Communicating with Other Devices
- Surge Protection
- Selecting the Right Surge Protection
- Selecting the Right Equipment
- Section 8 Maintenance and Storage
- Introduction
- Touch Screen Care
- Hard Drive Care and Handling
- Internal Hard Drives
- External PC Card Hard Drives
- Battery Maintenance and Storage
- Maintaining Batteries
- Storing Batteries
- Computer Maintenance and Storage
- Maintaining Your Computer
- Storing Your Computer
- Appendix A Error Messages
- Introduction
- POST Messages
- MS-DOS Messages
- Application Messages
- Appendix B Troubleshooting
- What to Try First
- For More Help
- Common Solutions to Common Problems
- Applications
- Batteries
- Display
- Hard Disk
- I/O Ports
- Keyboard
- Landline Modems
- Miscellaneous
- Mouse
- PC Cards
- Pen/Touch Screen
- Wireless Modems
- Appendix C Glossary
- Index
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Section 8. Maintenance and Storage
77-0100-003 19 January 2001
Display Periodically inspect the display to make sure the contrast and brightness functions are operating properly
and that all pixels are operational.
To clean your touch screen
To clean the display assembly, use the same cleaning solution and procedure described earlier for the outside case. In
some cases, you can use a small amount of isopropyl alcohol to remove streaks or smears. Use a soft, clean cloth to
clean the display. Do not use paper products because they can scratch the screen.
External Power Connector The external power connector may sometimes be exposed to moisture and/or contami-
nation causing an unreliable connection to the external power source.
Clean the connector using a cotton swab dipped in isopropyl alcohol.
RJ-11/ RJ-45 / PS2 / USB Connectors Make sure these connectors are operating properly. During normal use, the
connector pins can get dirty or become broken, bent, or pushed out of place. Clean the connector with a cotton swab
dipped in isopropyl alcohol.
Keyboard Check all keys to make sure they are working properly. To clean the keyboard, use the same cleaning
solution and procedure described above for the outside case.
If keyboard problems persist, the keyboard might need to be replaced. This can be done without returning the unit for
service. Contact your local support person for more information.
I/O Ports Make sure the video, serial, and parallel ports are operating properly. Periodically inspect the ports for
damage or contamination, and make sure the cover is attached to the computer. The I/O cover can be replaced
without returning the unit for service. Contact your local support person for more information.
PC Card Door and Connector Whenever possible, make sure this door is closed and latched properly. When the
PC Card door is closed, it provides a watertight seal for the PC Card socket. Shield the area from all contaminants
such as liquids, rain, snow, and dust when the door is open.
Make sure the PC Card connector is operating properly by reading from or writing to a PC Card.
Cradle Contacts The cradle contacts on the bottom of the computer may get dirty with daily use. Pins can be
cleaned with a cotton swab dipped in isopropyl alcohol.