DURABOOK®S15H
Table of Contents COPYRIGHT ................................................................................................. 4 REGULATORY STATEMENT ................................................................................. 4 Federal Communications Commission Statement .......................................................................................................... 4 Declaration of Conformity ....................................................................................................
USING THE OPTICAL DISK DRIVE ..................................................................... 25 Placing a Disc ................................................................................................................................................................. 25 CONNECTING TO WIRELESS CONNECTIONS ......................... 26 CONNECTING TO A WIRELESS LOCAL AREA NETWORK ............................................. 26 CONNECTING TO A BLUETOOTH DEVICE .......................................
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Preface RF exposure warning This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. End-users and installers must be provided with antenna installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. This device is operation in 5.15 – 5.
Preface DIRECT EXPOSURE TO THE LASER BEAM, DO NOT TRY TO OPEN THIS ENCLOSURE. ANNEX IV Symbol for the marking of electrical and electronic equipment The symbol indicating separate collection for electrical and electronic equipment consists of the crossed-out wheeled bin, as shown below. The symbol must be printed visibly, legibly and indelibly. CAUTION FOR ADAPTER THE S15H SEMI-RUGGED NOTEBOOK IS FOR USE WITH DEDICATED AC ADAPTER (DC +19V, 90W).
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. 8 Item Description 1 Microphone Record the surrounding sound. 2 Web camera Use for video conference. 3 Display screen Allow users to use the Resistive Single Touch. 4 Speakers Emit sound. 5 Power button Press to turn your notebook on or off. 6 RF button Press to disconnect all wireless network (WLAN and WWAN) and Bluetooth communications. 7 Waterproof keyboard Press the keys to input information.
Before You Start No. Item Description 8 Touch pad Use to point, select, drag, or scroll objects on the screen. 9 Touch pad button Press to select objects or display a shortcut menu. 10 Device Indicators (Power, Wireless, HDD, Caps Lock, Num lock, Battery) Indicate the corresponding function status. 11 Card reader Use to insert memory cards to transfer pictures, music, and data between your notebook and flash compatible devices.
Before You Start Back View No. Item Description 1 Battery compartment Install the battery. 2 Battery latch Slide to the right and hold it in place to remove the battery.
Before You Start Left View No. Item Description 1 DC-in jack Connect the power adapter. 2 HDMI output port Connect an HDMI device such as an external HDMI LCD TV. 3 USB 3.0 ports (x2) Connect USB 3.0 peripheral devices. 4 Earphone jack Connect headphones or external speakers. 5 Microphone jack Connect an external microphone. 6 Smart card reader Use to insert smart cards. 7 PC Card slot Use to insert Type II PC Card.
Before You Start Right View No. Item Description 1 RS-232 port Connect a serial peripheral devices. 2 USB 2.0 port Connect USB 2.0 peripheral devices. 3 ODD cover latch Lock the optical disk drive cover in place. 4 Eject button Push to open the tray. 5 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.
Before You Start Status Indicators The status indicators in the bottom left 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, WWAN, or Bluetooth) 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. Insert the battery into the battery compartment. 2. Push completely until the battery locks into place. 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.
Getting Started Charging Time Battery pack type Charging time Standard (6-cell Li-ion battery) Optional (9- cell Li-ion battery) 3 hours (system off); 5~6 hours (system on) 4 hours (system off); 7~8 hours (system on) NOTE The charging time may be longer if you are using your notebook while charging the battery. CAUTION DO NOT charge the battery if the temperature is below 0ºC or higher than 60ºC. Use only the supplied AC adapter. Using other AC adapters may damage the battery or your notebook.
Getting Started 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 left (as shown in the illustration) and hold it in place. Then pull the battery out to disengage it from its compartment. 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: Tap Start > Shut down. Wait for your notebook to turn off power completely before removing the power source (if necessary).
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 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. This action is the same as right-clicking a mouse button.
Getting Started 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 With the label side up, push the memory card into the memory card slot until it clicks into place.
Getting Started Using the SIM Card You can use a SIM card for wireless internet access. NOTE Check the availability of service and plan rates of data connection with your network service provider. Inserting a SIM Card 1. Remove the screw that securing the SIM card cover. 2. Insert a valid SIM card into the SIM card slot until it clicks into place. 3. Replace the card cover and affix the screw to secure its position.
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 Insert a smart card into the smart card slot.
Getting Started Using the PC Cards Your notebook supports Type II PC Card, which can perform a variety of functions. NOTE Refer to the PC Card manual for specific instructions on the card installation. Inserting a PC Card Insert a PC card firmly into the PC card slot until it clicks into the connector. NOTE 24 This notebook only supports 32-bit PCMCIA card.
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. Slide latch to the right to 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, WWAN, 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: 1.
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: 1. Press both Fn and F1 keys to turn on the Bluetooth function. 2. Tap the Bluetooth icon ( ) on the system tray. 3. Tap Add a Device. The system starts scanning for Bluetooth devices and displays the available devices.
Connecting to Wireless Connections 5. Tap Close to complete the pairing connection. 28 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.
Connecting to Wireless Connections Connecting to a Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) With WWAN function, it allows your notebook to connect to the Internet using mobile or cellular data networks. To enable the function, follow the steps below: 1. Insert a valid SIM card into the SIM card slot. 2. Press both Fn and F2 keys to turn on the WWAN function. 3. The AirCard Watcher application is automatically launched. Tap Connect to enable the Internet connection via mobile data network. 4.
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 Enter +/F1 F2 F3 F4 Esc Description Selects screen. Moves up/down to select items. Confirms the selection and enters the selected menu screen. Changes an option for the selected items. Displays the Help screen. Invokes the previous values. Loads optimized default values. Saves the changes and exits Setup. 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 select SATA mode, enable/disable integrated LAN to wake the system, calibrate fan and battery, and configure Trusted Computing and Serial Port 0 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.
