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MIL-BOOK™ OPERATORS MANUAL Preface This is the MIL-BOOK 1000 Series Notebook Operation Guide. Contents This manual contains information for personnel using the MIL-BOOK 1000 Series notebook computer. Readers should have a basic understanding of Windows 2000 or Windows XP operating system installed on the computer when reading this document.
MIL-BOOK™ OPERATORS MANUAL Specifications (reference only) Standard Optional CPU Intel Pentium M Processor 1.4/1.6Ghz (µ-FCPGA) package RAM Display 256 MB 1. 12.1” color LCD, 64K color TFT, XGA 2. 13.3” color LCD, XGA TFT 3. 14.1” color LCD, XGA TFT 512MB or above 12.
MIL-BOOK™ OPERATORS MANUAL Standard Communication ports Battery pack Optional One serial port One parallel port, support EPP/ECP RJ-11 port RJ-45 port One VGA monitor port Two USB 2.0 One Port Replicator port One DC input port One infrared port IEEE 1394 port Mic-In and Line-Out Removable & rechargeable main Li-ion battery pack with the functions of on-line charge and hot swap. Primary battery pack 97 watts. Power adapter I/P: AC 100-240 V, 50-60 Hz O/P: DC 19V, ±5%, 4.
MIL-BOOK™ OPERATORS MANUAL Safety Summary 1. Read these instructions before using or working on this computer. 2. Follow all warnings and instructions in this manual or marks on the computer and its components. 3. Avoid submerging the system unit in liquids. 4. Avoid stacking papers or other flammable objects on top of, underneath, or next to the system unit. 5. Use only batteries supplied with the system. 6.
MIL-BOOK™ OPERATORS MANUAL Table of Contents CHAPTER 1. SYSTEM OVERVIEW 1-1 1.1 Introduction 1-1 1.2 System Description 1-1 1.3 System Configuration 1.3.1 Standard Configuration 1.3.2 Options and Accessories 1.3.2.1 Carrying Bag 1.3.3 System Identification 1-1 1-1 1-3 1-3 1-3 1.4 1-3 Unpacking 1.5 Notebook Features 1-4 1.5.1 Feature Description 1-5 1.5.2 Rear Components 1-6 1.5.3 The Keyboard 1-6 1.5.3.1 Keyboard Keys 1-7 1.5.3.2 Cursor Control Keys 1-8 1.5.3.3 Keyboard Touchpad 1-9 1.5.
MIL-BOOK™ OPERATORS MANUAL CHAPTER 2. 2.1 OPERATION 2-1 Introduction 2-1 2.2 Opening and Closing the Notebook 2.2.1 Opening the Cover 2.2.2 Closing the Cover 2.2.3 Opening the PCMCIA, FDD, CD ROM/DVD/COMBO, DVD RW Door 2.2.4 Closing the PCMCIA, FDD, CD ROM/DVD/COMBO, DVD RW Door 2-1 2-1 2-1 2-2 2-2 2.3 Connecting and Installing Devices 2.3.1 Serial and Parallel Port 2.3.2 External Power Adapter 2.3.3 Floppy Disk Drive/CD-ROM/DVD/COMBO/DVD RW 2.3.3.1 Replace the FDD/CD-ROM/DVD/COMBO/DVD RW: 2.3.
MIL-BOOK™ OPERATORS MANUAL 3.2.2.8 Share Video Memory 3.2.2.9 IR Ports 3.2.2.10 COM Ports 3.2.2.11 LPT Port 3.2.3 Security Menu 3.2.3.1 System Password 3.2.3.2 Hard Disk Boot Sector 3.2.4 Boot Menu 3.2.5 Exit Menu CHAPTER 4. 3-6 3-7 3-7 3-8 3-8 3-9 3-9 3-10 3-11 NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE 4-1 4.1 Introduction 4-1 4.2 Daily Use 4-1 4.3 Battery Maintenance 4.3.1 Conserving Power 4.3.2 Changing the Battery Pack 4-1 4-1 4-1 4.
MIL-BOOK™ OPERATORS MANUAL Table of Figures FIGURE 1-1 FEATURES OF THE MIL-BOOK 1000 FIGURE 1-2 FEATURES OF THE MIL-BOOK 1000 FIGURE 1-3 I/O ACCESS DOOR OF THE MIL-BOOK 1000 FIGURE 1-4 REAR COMPONENTS FIGURE 1-5 KEYBOARD WITH EMBEDDED TOUCHPAD FUNCTIONS FIGURE 1-6 CURSOR CONTROL KEYS FIGURE 1-7 TRACK PAD POINTING DEVICE FIGURE 1-8 STATUS ROW LIGHTS FIGURE 1-9 AUXILIARY BATTERY PACK FIGURE 1-10 DISKETTE DRIVE AND CD-ROM/DVD/COMBO/DVD-RW FIGURE 2-1 OPENING THE NOTEBOOK FIGURE 2-2 OPENING A DOOR FIGURE 2-3 CON
Chapter 1. 1.1 System Overview Introduction MIL-BOOK 1000 notebook computer is a new generation notebook computer. It is a high-end rugged notebook computer that is an industrial notebook with some rugged features such as vibration, shock, drop, and drip-proof. It is designed for using in vehicle or in the harsh environment. The MIL-BOOK 1000 notebook computer implements the new technologies in the industrial market. Large display panel, high capacity hard disk drive, PCI bus and CD-ROM, etc.
MIL-BOOK™ OPERATORS MANUAL Feature Description CPU Intel Pentium M Processor 1.4/1.6 GHz or above Storage device Removable 2.5-inch hard disk drive Removable 3.5-inch 1.44 MB Floppy disk drive 1. 12.1/13.3”/14.1” TFT XGA LCD, Res. 1027X768 2. Optional: 12.1" Touch Screen 12.1” Sunlight Readable (Transflective LCD ) Primary Li-ion Type , Battery life for 5 hours.
MIL-BOOK™ OPERATORS MANUAL 1.3.2 Options and Accessories (A) BAY 1 Options • CD-ROM • Bay 1 FDD • Bay 1 Battery Pack • DVD • DVD RW • COMBO Drive (DVD+CD-RW) (B) BAY 2 Options • RS-232/RS-422 • RS-485 • Wireless Modem (GSM/GPRS) • 2nd PCMCIA- Removable TYPE III x 1 or TYPE II x 2 Module • DGPS-DGPS Module • Bay2 Battery Pack – Removable and Rechargeable Li-lon Battery • Pack • Bay2 FDD 1.3.2.1 Carrying Bag The carrying bag makes carrying the notebook and its peripherals easier.
MIL-BOOK™ OPERATORS MANUAL 1.5 Notebook Features Items 1 through 18 identify the major features designed into the MIL-BOOK 1000 computer. A brief description will accompany each call-out to help you get stated and become familiar with your MIL-BOOK 1000. Some of the features described in this section might vary from your individual MIL-BOOK 1000 due to the different configuration and optional items available.
MIL-BOOK™ OPERATORS MANUAL Figure 1-3 I/O Access Door of the MIL-BOOK 1000 1.5.1 Feature Description 1. Wireless Modem Antenna- Serves as the antenna for the Wireless Modem. It is built-in the handle. 2. LED Status Signals- Seven LED signals indicate the current operating conditions of several key components and devices. 3. Sealed Keyboard- The MIL-BOOK 1000 is equipped with 87 key shower/dust-proof sealed rubber keyboard. 4.
MIL-BOOK™ OPERATORS MANUAL 7. Touchpad/Point Device- The keyboard is equipped with an embedded twobutton touchpad/point device. 8. Stereo Speakers- The MIL-BOOK 1000 is equipped with two stereo speakers for audio sound. 9. Carrying Handle-The durable carrying handle makes transportation of the MIL-BOOK 1000. 10. Opening Latch- The MIL-BOOK 1000 is equipped with a shock-proof, drop resistant opening latch. 11.
MIL-BOOK™ OPERATORS MANUAL Smoothly move your fingertip over the pad in the direction in which you want the cursor to move. Refer to the tables on the following pages for the main functions of the keyboard keys and helpful tips on use of the embedded touchpad. Figure 1-5 Keyboard with Embedded Touchpad Functions 1.5.3.1 Keyboard Keys Item Key Function 1. ESC - Cancels or escapes from a command or a function. 2.
MIL-BOOK™ OPERATORS MANUAL 9. Numeric Keypad - These keys function as calculator keys when the “Num Lock” indicator is lit. When the numeric keypad is active, the MIL-BOOK 1000 disables the alphabet keys doubling as numeric keypad keys. 10. Fn - An additional “Function Key”. 11. Ctrl - Works in combination with other keys to provide shortcuts or to modify actions. Refer to the user’s manual, for a particular application program, to determine the function of each of these keys.
MIL-BOOK™ OPERATORS MANUAL Figure 1-6 Cursor Control Keys 1.5.3.3 Keyboard Touchpad The built-in touchpad is a convenient substitute for a mouse device. It’s function is similar to that of a two-button mouse. The left button is equivalent to the left button on a mouse and the right button is equivalent to the right button on a mouse. The touchpad is capacitive, and needs to be in contact with your skin to operate.
MIL-BOOK™ OPERATORS MANUAL Fn+F3 keys. The “Hot Key Beep” function of these keys will not be supported to avoid interface with the normal sound effect. NOTE The system does not support the Fn+F3 and the Fn+F4 volume control function when using the DOS program. 1.5.4.2 • The brightness control is adjusted by use of a combination of function keys. Press the Fn+F5 keys to darken the screen image. Press the Fn+F6 keys to brighten the screen image.
MIL-BOOK™ OPERATORS MANUAL 1.5.4.8 1-5.4.1 Hot Key Function Keys Fn+F3 Fn+F4 Fn+F5 Fn+F6 Fn+F8 Fn+F9 Feature Volume Down Volume Up Brightness Down Brightness Up Keyboard Backlight LCD/External CRT Switching Fn+F10 Fn+F11 LCD panel toggle on/off LCD Backlight On/Off Fn+F12 System Sleep Description Decrease the volume. Increase the volume. Decreases the LCD brightness. Increases the LCD brightness. Switches the keyboard backlight On/Off.
MIL-BOOK™ OPERATORS MANUAL 1.5.6 Status Row Descriptions Scroll Lock Caps Lock Num Lock HDD, FDD, CD Batt Exist, Batt Low AC/IN Charge Power On, Suspend This light indicates that the keyboard is in the “Scroll Lock” mode. The “Scroll Lock” key works with some program to freeze the display. This light indicates that the keyboard is in the “Caps Lock” mode. In this mode, the keyboard produces only upper case text when you press the keys. This light indicates that the keyboard in the “Num Lock mode.
MIL-BOOK™ OPERATORS MANUAL 4. When any battery pack is present, then the BATTERY LED (Green) is on in power stage. 5. When the optional battery pack ( Bay 1 or Bay 2) enters battery low status, then the BATTERY LOW LED (Orange) is on. When if only the primary battery and battery low status then speaker will beep and blinks. 6. When the HDD, FDD or CD-ROM/DVD/COMBO/DVD RW drive is active, then the HDD/FDD/CD/DVD/COMBO/DVD RW LED (Orange) is on. 7.
MIL-BOOK™ OPERATORS MANUAL 1.5.11 Battery Charger The battery charger controls the current to the battery pack to charge batteries when necessary. The necessity for a charge cycle is usually determined each time the AC power is applied or the battery pack is inserted and connected to the system. The battery pack in the MIL-BOOK 1000 can be charged during both the power ”On” and “Off” stages. Two charge mode are provided when the AC power adapter is connected to the system.
MIL-BOOK™ OPERATORS MANUAL Figure 1-9 Auxiliary Battery Pack 1.5.15 Parallel Port The MIL-BOOK 1000 includes a 25-pin, D-type parallel port for connecting a parallel printer or another external parallel device, such as an external floppy disk drive. The parallel port supports both EPP/ECP functions. The parallel port is located on the rear panel of the MIL-BOOK 1000. 1.5.16 VGA Port The MIL-BOOK 1000 includes one 15-pin, sub-D VGA analog port for connecting an external monitor.
MIL-BOOK™ OPERATORS MANUAL 1.5.18 IrDA Port The MIL-BOOK 1000 provides an IrDA port, on the rear panel, for connecting an IrDA-compliant device port provides wireless support for your system. You can use this port to quickly transfer large amounts of data to another IrDA-compliant system or device. This port complies with all IrDA standards. 1.5.19 Replicator Port An 80-pin replicator port is provided on the rear panel of the MIL-BOOK 1000. This port expends two SIO, two USB2.0, PIO and a VGA port.
MIL-BOOK™ OPERATORS MANUAL CAUTION 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. The removable battery pack, with online charge capability, comes standard with MIL-BOOK 1000. The battery pack provides power to the system when the AC power ( AC adapter) is “Off” or not connected.
Chapter 2. 2.1 Operation Introduction The rugged MIL-BOOK 1000 is a high-end, industrial notebook with lots of features andoptions. It is designed for harsh outdoor use as well in-vehicle use. This all-metal, portable system performs in ever-changing environments and in high-vibration, industrial areas. The MIL-BOOK 1000 can be powered by the MIL-BOOK 1000 adapter or by the rechargeable battery pack. This chapter will cover the operation of the MIL-BOOK 1000.
MIL-BOOK™ OPERATORS MANUAL Figure 2-1 Opening the Notebook 2.2.3 Opening the PCMCIA, FDD, CD ROM/DVD/COMBO, DVD RW Door Open doors only when it is required to access components behind them. To open a door: 1. Insert a small flat edged object (a small sized screwdriver or the edge of a small coin) into the slot of one of the captive screws securing the access door. 2. Turn the screw counter-clockwise until it comes loose from its socket. 3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for each screw securing the access door. 4.
MIL-BOOK™ OPERATORS MANUAL 2.3.1 Serial and Parallel Port Use the “Serial” port to connect a serial device and the “Parallel” port to connect a parallel device (usually a printer or an external floppy disk drive) into the MILBOOK 1000. Item 1, Item2, Figure 2-3 shows how to connect serial and parallel cables. Make sure the mating connector is tightly secured by pushing it to the end and lock the screws. Insert the connector into the appropriate port, being careful not to bend the pins.
MIL-BOOK™ OPERATORS MANUAL 2.3.3 Floppy Disk Drive/CD-ROM/DVD/COMBO/DVD RW Bay 1 on the MIL-BOOK 1000 can contain either a removable floppy disk drive, a removable CD-ROM, a removable DVD module or an auxiliary battery pack. 1. Turn the MIL-BOOK 1000 “Off”. 2. Open the Bay 1 access door. (See Fig 2-5) 3. Push down on the “Eject” handle at the bottom of the FDD/CD-ROM /DVD/COMBO/DVD RW compartment. Then FDD/CD-ROM/DVD /COMBO/DVD RW module will spring back about 0.4 cm. 4. Pull the handle outwards about 3 cm.
MIL-BOOK™ OPERATORS MANUAL I 2.3.4 Loading and Remove Diskettes To install a diskette, 1. Open the PCMCIA slot/ diskette drive access door. 2. Slide the diskette into the drive with the printed label facing up until it clicks in place. 3. Press the “Eject” button, on the right side of the floppy drive to remove the diskette. See Figure 2-6. 2.3.5 PCMCIA Cards The MIL-BOOK 1000 comes standard with PCMCIA Card Bus slots for added expansion.
MIL-BOOK™ OPERATORS MANUAL Figure 2-7 Removing a PCMCIA Cards 2.3.7 Hard Disk Drive Module To remove and replace the HDD module. NOTE Installing or removing a hard disk when the computer is “On” can destroy the system board and hard disk. 1. Turn the MIL-BOOK 1000 “Off”. 2. Loosen the captive screws securing the access door. 3. Use the handle on the access door to carefully pull the HDD module out and away from the MIL-BOOK 1000 (See Fig 2-8). 4. Insert the new Hard module into the slot.
MIL-BOOK™ OPERATORS MANUAL Figure 2-8 Removing a Hard Disk Drive Module 2.3.8 IEEE 1394 The MIL-BOOK 1000 provides a standard IEEE 1394 Fire Wire port for highspeed connections. The “High Speed Serial Bus” is located on the right side panel, next to the audio jacks. • • • • • • • • IEEE 1394-1995 Compliant and Compatible with Proposal 1394A 3.3V Core Logic with Universal PCI Interface Compatible With 3.3V and 5V PCI Signaling Environments Compliant to Latest PCI Specification ,PCI 2.
MIL-BOOK™ OPERATORS MANUAL Figure 2-9 Removing IEEE 1394 Port 2.3.9 EMI Accessory Descriptions The user can use the following EMI Accessories for better EMI protection. 1. EMI Core There are one same EMI cores. One is used to directly wrap around the 1394 cable of the user near the 1394 port side. NOTE The cores should be put close to the computer side for best performance. 2. EMI Cable There are two same EMI cables. One is for the microphone port and the other is for the speaker port.
MIL-BOOK™ OPERATORS MANUAL Figure 2-10 EMI Core & Cable 2.4 First Time Use The MIL-BOOK 1000 comes from the manufacturer with a dead battery. The first time you power “On” the MIL-BOOK 1000, you must use the AC adapter along with an outside power source. Once the main battery pack receive a full charge, you can use it to power the MIL-BOOK 1000. For more information about the battery, refer to “Charging the Battery” later in this chapter. 1.
MIL-BOOK™ OPERATORS MANUAL NOTES: The drivers may have been updated after this manual was published. For driver’s upgrade, please contact your dealer. You can always find README or document files on the CD. These files contain the latest information from the software supplier. Please read the files together with this chapter. This driver CD supports Windows 2000 and Windows XP only. The available items may differ according to your computer model and Operating System.
MIL-BOOK™ OPERATORS MANUAL Device Driver 1. Press the “Device driver” button, the system will auto install include VGA, Audio, Modem, LAN , Wireless LAN, USB 2.0, DirectX 8.1, Chipset driver. 2. VGA Allows you to select high-resolution displays with richer colors. It can drive CD displays as well as CRT displays. 3. Audio Allows you to take full advantage of the audio subsystem. 4. Modem The modem driver allows you to transmit information over a standard telephone line through RJ-11 port. 5.
MIL-BOOK™ OPERATORS MANUAL Figure 2-12 Installing Drivers 2.4.5 Install Touch Screen Driver for Windows XP Hardware Install: Figure 2-13 Windows 2000 Driver 1. Insert the driver CD to the CD drive, to bring up the following screen. Select “WINXP”.
MIL-BOOK™ OPERATORS MANUAL Figure 2-14 Control Panel 2. When the TSRC-XP.htm file appear, then select ”START” -> “Control Panel” button. Figure 2-15 Performance and Maintenance 3. When the “Control Panel” screen appears, then click on “performance and Maintenance” button.
MIL-BOOK™ OPERATORS MANUAL Figure 2-16 System Properties 4. When the “Performance and Maintenance” screen appear, and then click on “System” button. Figure 2-17 Device Manager 5.
MIL-BOOK™ OPERATORS MANUAL . Figure 2-18 Unknown Device Properties 6. When the “Device Manager” screen appear, then click on “Unknown device” and then click on the “Properties” icon. Figure 2-19 Reinstall Driver 7. When the “Unknown Device Properties” screen appear, and then click on “ Reinstall Driver” button.
MIL-BOOK™ OPERATORS MANUAL Figure 2-20 Hardware Update Wizard 8. When the “Hardware Update Wizard” appears, click on “Install the software automatically [Recommended], then click on “Next”. Figure 2-21 Hardware Installation 9. When the “Hardware Installation” screen appears, click on ”Continue Anyway”.
MIL-BOOK™ OPERATORS MANUAL Figure 2-22 Finish 10. When the “Hardware Update Wizard” screen appears, click on “Finish” button. Figure 2-23 PenMount DMC9000 Properties 11. When the “PenMount DMC9000 and DMC9100 Properties” screen appears, click on “Close” button to exit the driver installation.
MIL-BOOK™ OPERATORS MANUAL Figure 2-24 Touch Screen Utility Touch screen Utility To install the touch screen utility, perform the following: 1. Insert the driver CD to the CD drive, to bring up the following screen. 2. Click on “Start” then “Run”. 3. Enter the following directory on the driver CD: \TOUCHSCREEN\Setup.exe, then click on “OK”. 4. Select “Yes” to the question if this is the first time to run this setup. 5. When the “Install Shield Wizard” appears, click on “Next” to continue. 6.
MIL-BOOK™ OPERATORS MANUAL Figure 2-25 PenMount Control Panel 11. If you need 4,9,16,25 dot of the calibrate, we suggest select “Advanced Calibration” button to calibrate. 12. Click on the four sides red points and plus sign on the screen to calibrate your “PENMOUNT” pen to start using your MIL-BOOK 1000’s Touch screen. 2.5 Daily Operation This section discusses expected daily notebook activity. 2.5.1 Starting the Computer To start the computer : 1. Make sure all peripherals are properly connected. 2.
MIL-BOOK™ OPERATORS MANUAL 5. If the POST finds an inconsistency between expected and actual system configuration it will display an error message. 6. If the cause is known and will not cause other difficulties, press F1. To correct the discrepancy, press F2 and change configuration settings accordingly. See chapter 3 for details about SETUP. 7. After the POST, the system checks for a system password. If one is present, the computer prompts for its entry before continuing. Carefully type it in.
MIL-BOOK™ OPERATORS MANUAL Figure 2-26 Using the MIL-BOOK 1000 in the car 2.6 Using External Power Sources CAUTION The external power adapter is rated for input sources within the following constraints: • A-Series: • AC: 100-240 V, 50-60 Hz • DC: 9-19.5 VDC direct input without charging function • (option) 12-32 VDC external car adapter/charger (option) Connecting to sources outside this range may damage the external power adapter 2.6.
MIL-BOOK™ OPERATORS MANUAL 2.6.2 Charging the Batteries Make sure the external adapter is connected to the computer. It has two charging rates depending on notebook operating or power off. Section 2-6.1 gives detailed instructions on connecting an external power source and charging the batteries. CAUTION The battery pack in your notebook has been charged before shipment, it gradually loses its battery power during transit and storage. • • • 2.
Chapter 3. 3.1 Setup Configuration Utility Introduction This chapter tells you how to configure your system using the SCU (Setup Configuration Utility). The SCU allows you to enter the system configuration information. This information is needed by the system to identify the type of devices installed and to set up special features. Typical configuration information includes the date and time, the type of disk drives, and the amount of memory; special features include Power Saving and Security.
MIL-BOOK™ OPERATORS MANUAL 3.2.1 Main This section describes the main items of the SETUP program. The SCU screen can be divided into four areas: • On the top line of the screen is the menu bar, which lists the titles of the available menus. Each menu title contains a pull-down menu, which displays items for setting. • The left column of the screen displays the current configuration information of the system.
MIL-BOOK™ OPERATORS MANUAL 3.2.2.1 Main Menu The Main pull-down menu, as shown below, contains the basic configuration settings of the system. Select the “Main” category from the menu bar, if you wish to change these settings. A description is provided for each option listed on the pull down menu. Figure 3-2 Main Menu 3.2.2.2 Date and Time The “Date and Time” option allows you to reset the current date and time for your system. When this option is selected, the submenu will displayed as show below.
MIL-BOOK™ OPERATORS MANUAL 3.2.2.3 Internal Num Lock Num Lock Indicator– glows green when Num Lk key is pressed and its function is activated. When enabled the “Internal Num Lock” of the BIOS setup, then turn on the Num Lock on keyboard, you can enter a number keys on the internal keyboard. When disabled the “Internal Num Lock” of the BIOS setup, then turn on the Num lock on keyboard, internal keyboard is not available for entering, but external ones.
MIL-BOOK™ OPERATORS MANUAL 3.2.2.5 Keyboard Backlight When the LED Keyboard Backlight need light at power on status, then select the “Keyboard Backlight “ setting is Enable. When the LED Keyboard Backlight need dark at power on status, then select the “Keyboard Backlight “ setting is Disable. The Fn+ F8 function can toggle Backlight of the keyboard light or dark, but Fn+F8 can’t effect the CMOS Setup of the “Keyboard Backlight” item. Figure 3-6 Keyboard Backlight 3.2.2.
MIL-BOOK™ OPERATORS MANUAL 3.2.2.7 Geyserville Support Enables or disables the Geyserville feature of the CPU. The Geyserville feature helps conserve battery life by decreasing the CPU’s running speed under certain conditions while still maintaining a high performance. If this item is enabled, the CPU will automatically change its speed whenever necessary based on the “Power Scheme” setting in Windows’s Control Panel. If this item is disabled, the CPU will always run in the lowest speed.
MIL-BOOK™ OPERATORS MANUAL 3.2.2.9 IR Ports The “IR Mode” item sets the communications compatibility mode for the IR port. When this item is selected, the submenu will display as shown below. Select according to the type of device with which the notebook is to communicate. Figure 3-10 IR Ports 3.2.2.10 COM Ports The COM Port item allows you to assign COM1 to specific functions that you wish to use. In general, COM1, 3F8, IRQ4 can be assigned to RS-232 (the serial port) or touch screen.
MIL-BOOK™ OPERATORS MANUAL 3.2.2.11 LPT Port The “LPT Port” item sets the address for the LPT port (parallel port). When this item is selected, the submenu displays as shown below. Figure 3-12 LPT Port 3.2.3 Security Menu The Security pull-down menu, as shown below, contains the Security settings that safeguard your system against unauthorized use. Figure 3-13 Security Menu The followings describe in sequence all the items of the Security menu.
MIL-BOOK™ OPERATORS MANUAL Figure 3-14 Power-On Password 3.2.3.1 System Password Allows you to set the password for your system. When typing password, first make user that Num Lock is off, then type your password in the entry fields and press Enter. Confirm your password by typing it again and pressing Enter. If the Enable Password to Power-on sub-item is enabled, the set password is always required to boot the computer. 3.2.3.
MIL-BOOK™ OPERATORS MANUAL 3.2.4 Boot Menu The Boot pull-down menu, as shown below, displays ways of Boot SCU. After finished with your settings, you must save and exit SCU so that the settings can take effect. The “Boot Sequence” has four device item sets. When this item is selected, the submenu will display as shown below. Figure 3-16 Boot Menu Sets the first, second, third and fourth booting device.
MIL-BOOK™ OPERATORS MANUAL 3.2.5 Exit Menu The Exit pull-down menu, as shown below, displays ways of exiting SCU. After finished with your settings, you must save and exit SCU so that the settings can take effect. Figure 3-17 Exit Menu Descriptions of the Exit choices are: 1. 2. 3. 4. Save Change and Exit: Save changes you have made and exit. Discard Changes and Exit: Exit without saving the changes you has made. Get Default Values: Load factory default values for all the items.
Chapter 4. 4.1 Notebook Maintenance Introduction This chapter tells how to maintain the notebook in good working order. 4.2 Daily Use For maximum reliability in the field, keep all access doors shut whenever possible. 4.3 Battery Maintenance Maintaining and preserving the battery is a key to keeping the notebook productive in the field. 4.3.1 Conserving Power Even though the notebook has several automatic power saving features, there are ways to maximize the battery life.
