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A-328TH Notebook Operator's Manual Notices for Users in the USA Class B Regulations Federal Communications Commission Redis Frequency Interference Paternalist NOTE: This equipment has bas tested and fund (0 comply with Be limits for & Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FOC Pubes. These limits are design to provide reasonable protraction against harmful interference in & residential installation. This equipment generates.
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A-3I0T Notebook Operator's Manual Preface This bs the A-320TH Series Notebook Operation Guide. Constants This manual contains information for parsonage) using the A207 Series notebook computer. Readers should have 2 belle understanding of Windows 98 operating system installed on the computer when reading this document, With the exception of tha SETUP configuration program, which is part of the systems firmware, tis manual does not explain any of the software oF devices used with the system.
A-320TH Notebook Operator's Manual Specifications {reference only} Standard Optional inlet Pend um I 500 MHz inlet Pentium 1} S00MHz or above Bd MB 128, 198 MB, Max um 23808 Display 1. 12. NEH color LCD, 84K color TFT super VGA 12. 13.3nch color LOD, VOA TWELFTHS 1.
A-320TH Notebook Operator's Manual Safety Summary Rea these instructions before using or working on this computer, Follow sll warnings ang instructions in this manual or mks on he computer and jig components, Avoid submerging the system unit in liquids. avoid stacking papers or other flammable objects on top of, underneath, or next to the system unit, Lie any batteries supplier with the system, Make sure any external power source connected to the adapter or system conforms with adapter or system resting.
A-320TH Notebook Operator's Manual 1-511 Standby Mode... Suspend Mode... 1-513 Status RoW Battery Pack Connie 145.15 Low Battery Addition osm L816 BARNEY BETCHA woverececernrmmssnansmes reread sp assess es aerosols reins vote oon 1-517 CHARGE LED eradicator Status, Diskette Drive and 1-518 PCMCIA Slot and Diskette Drive and CAROM Door... 1320 POMONA BIO mommies rims BROIL VGA one Serial Port Printer Port 1-524 Port Replicator Port... BEE Ir DA 18.26 USB POs Keyboard/Mouse Port...
1. We do vot guarantee cur system can normally work at the temperature below °C for standard. 2. The system does not support the functions of “ When § close the lid of my portable computer” in “Advaesd™ of “Power Management Properties” under Windows 98 with AC PI enabled. 3.The system does mot support APM functions such as Standby, Suspend to RAM, Suspend To Disk... ete. under Windows NT4.
Stern RAM size =512 x 64K Least Partition Size = 34MB No partition present 160% Data File Verified ~ Suspend-To-Disk is Enabled after REBOOT. Ap L EMI Accessory Descriptions: The user can use the following EMI Accessories for better EMI protection. 1. EMI Core — There are two same EMI cores. One is used ro directly wrap around the 1264 cable of the user near the 1394 port side. The other is used to wrap around the Lan cable of the user.
EMI Core Modem Cable Lan Cable (Pleasure sample only, nat included} “ ESD: Afr L15Ky (Max) +8Kv (Max) for DVD ROM Drive Only Contact 2BKv (Max) Kv (Max) for DVD ROM Drive Only Above Speeds based on the DVD component Spec.
A-320TH Notebook Operator's Manual Chapter 1 Chapter 1 System Overview 1-1 Introduction A-3207 Series notebook computer is a new generation notebook computer. It is 5 high-end mugged vote hook computer which 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 A-3207 Series notebook computer implements the new technologies in the industrial market.
A-320TH Notebook Operator's Manual Chapter 1 1-3.2 Options and Accessories * External FRI) ® LED-Back light Keyboard The LED-Back light keyboard function keys CDRROMDVD ROM ® Modem Module #* Lan Module Carrying Bag The carrying bag makes carrying the notebook and its peripherals easier, It has compartments for up to four diskettes, this manual, the power supply, and all notebook cables. 1-3.3 System Identification : The nameplate listing system information is at the bosom of the notebook.
A-320TH Notebook Operator's Manual Chapter 1 1-3,1 Cover The notebook cover (Hem 1, Figure 1-1) houses the display unit and is control devices. 1-5.2 Display The display have three types, one is 12.17 TFT 18 bit color LCD display (tem 2, Figure 1-1} is selected in A207" -Bries notebook computer, The resolution of this LCD display is 800 X 600 pixels (3Y CGA standard). But the connection mechanism from LCD display to motherboard is designed flexibly for different benders of LCD displays and different types.
A-320TH Notebook Operator's Manual Chapter 1 Prt Systolic Rg The Prt Systolic Rq key {lem 4, Figure 1-2) sends a print message to an matched printer w create a hard copy of data shown on the screen or makes other system requests depending on the rooming software. Scroll Lock The scroll lock key (Item 3, Figure 1-2) works with some software to freeze the display. Pause/Break The Housebreak key rems 6, Figure 1-2) temporarily or permanently stops a program .
4-320TH Notebook Operator’s Manual Chapter | Pointing Device Track pad is used as the pointing device of the A-320TH Series notebook computer, Using finger to control the movement of cursor. The advantages of track pad are easily to clean and control the direction. The pointing device (em 4, Figure 1-1) moves the cursor abort the screen to help work with data.
A-320TH Notebook Operator's Manual Chapter § Standby Mode The stern enter standby mule press the function keys Fo+FL1. Suspend Mode The system enter suspend ode press the function keys Pa+F12. Status Row The status row (Figure 1-5) shows the current operating condition of several key notebook components. Figure 1-3 shows a close-up view. Ob mm aoo O SCROLL CAPS ~ NUM HOD BAT. PEST AC/IN POWER Ok LOCK Lacy LOCK FO BAY BAT. CHARGE SUSPEND co Low Figure 1-5 A-320TH Status Row 1. A.
A-320TH Notebook Operator's Manual Chapter 1 The primary battery is Li-ion type. The capacity of each cell is 1500mAH or more. 3.6V, 12 cells are used in one pack. The output voltage of battery pack is 10.8VD(, 50 the battery pack provides 64.8 wants or more © notebook computer. Battery pack connector board provides interface between battery cells and DC/DC board. Low Battery Indication When all the batteries voltages are under the low battery status, the speaker will beep and the Barney LED is on (Orange).
A-320TH Notebook Operator's Manual Chapter 1 ! 123 4 Figure 1-6 Diskette Drive and CD-ROM PCMCIA Slot and Diskette Drive and CD-ROM Door The PCMCIA slot amd diskette drive and CD-ROM door {Item 3, Figure 1-6) protects the PCMCIA interfaces and diskette drive from damage in harsh environments, PCMCIA Slots The notebook bas two PCMCIA slots, (tem 1, Figure 1-6). Each supports a two Type-ll PCMCIA card. Together, they support one Type-Ti PCMCIA card.
A-320TH Notebook Operator's Manual Chapter 1 1-522 Serial Port Que serial parts {Item 2, Figure 1-7) are Spin D-type connectors for the A-320TH Series notebook, They are RS-232C interface set to the COM addresses. Printer Port The printer port (tem 3, Figure 1-7) is » 25-pin D-type interface. Usually cis interface supports a parallel priming device. Port Replicator Port The Port Replicator Port (lem 4, Figure 1-7) is an 80-pin interface. Expend two SK, two USE, two PS/2, PIG, VGA port.
A-320TH Series Notebook Operator's Manual Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Operation 2-1 Introduction "This chapter tells how to use the notebook. 2-2 Opening and Closing the Notebook This section tells how 10 open the notebook cover and access doors, See Figure 2-1. 2.2.1 Opening the Cover To open the notebook, press hook outward and tli the cover vp to a comfortable viewing angle. {Usually about 110°) See Figure 2-1. Figure 241 Opening the Notebook 2-2.
A-320TH Series Notebook Operator's Manual Chapter 2 2-2.3 Opening the PCMCIA/FDD/CD ROM Door Open doors only when it is required 10 access components behind them. To open a dour: f. Insert a small flat edged hist {coin edge or resew-driver) in a door or cover securing captive sower, 2. Turn the screw counterclockwise until it comes loose from iis socket, 3. Repeat steps | and 2 for each securing screw. 4. Grab a securing screw and open a door. Figure 2-2 Opening a Door 2.4 Shutting the Door £.
A~320T Series Notebook Operator's Manual Chapter 2 2-3 Connecting and Installing Devices This section gives instructions for installing, removing, changing, or connecting devices via the notebook external ports or sockets. 2-3,1 Serial and Parallel Port Tim I, Dem, 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. 3 2 1 Figure 2.3 Connecting the External Power, Serial , and Parallel ports 2-3.
A-320TH Series Notebook Operator's Manual Chapter 2 2-3.3 Diskettes To install a diskette, 1. Open the PCMCIA slot diskette drive access door, 2. Slide the diskette int the drive with the printed fable facing up unl it clicks in place. To remove the diskette, press the ejector button on the right side of the drive. See Figure 2-4. Figure 2-4 Removing a Diskette 2-3.4 Remove the Floppy Diskette Drive / CD-ROM / Bay 1 Battery 1, Open the POMPOM FDIC ROM door. 2.
A-3207 Series Notebook Operator's Manual Chapter 2 3 4 Don’t Pull it. Figure 2-8 Removing a 2-3.5 PCMCIA Cards The PCMCIA ports support up to Iowa type-1 PCMCIA cards or one type-II PCMCIA card. A type-ill PCMCIA card occupies both slows. L Pen the PCMCIA slot/diskette drive door. 2. Side the card into the slot with the insert marking facing up vad] & seats. To remove the upper card, press the eject button on the left. To remove the lower card, press the button on the right. (See Figure 2-6).
A-3207 Series Notebook Operator's Manual Chapter 2 2-3.6 Hard Disk m—— CAUTION i installing or removing a hard disk when the computer is on can destroy the stern bonged and hard disk. To remove and change the hard disk: Turn the compute: off, Loose the screws from up, down of the Hdd disk.
A-320TH Series Notebook Operator's Manual Chapter 2 CONTROLLER CLOCK AT 49.152 MHZ — FULLY INTER OPERABLE WITH FIRE WIRE IMPLEMENTATION OF [EEE STANDARD 1394 = PROVIDES §-PIN IEEE1394 STANDARD CONNECTOR wm I NOTE ] 1. The Cable length of the IEEE 1394 ost < 4.5m, 2. The system doesn’t support power for the cable. 23.
TTT EU aH A-320TH Series Notebook Operator's Manual Chapter 2 2-4 First Time Use This section describes activities to complete prior to using the notebook the first time. 1. Pur the rechargeable buttery pack into the battery compartment. 2. Connect the power adapter to the power port. 3. Connection (ae power adapter int 2 propped rated Power spruce, 4. Tum on the computer. 24,1 Configuring the System The notebook is configured in the factory.
A-320TH Series Notebook Operator's Manual Chapter 2 4. When install driver completed then restart your computer. Installation Card wizard Driver in Windows NT4.0 Testings Card Wizard fro Windows MT is a simple task. Just insert the diskette into the appropriate drive and follow the prompts on the screen. If you need assistance refer to the {constructions below: i. If you have any PC cards currently installed fn PC card slots, remove them. 2.
A-320TH Series Notebook Operator's Manual Chaplet 2 10. The following warning will appear. Remove any inserted PC Cards, Cardiac for Widower NT annotate installed of instability prepay § has se ary Dais in the PO Card slots. (F See ae coeds Emil sinks, impasse remove thm before continuing. Would you Te tn continue 7 . Hobs st YES 16 contain, sits ng to sen. EL. You can follow the default directory 10 install program then double kickoff “ Next® annuitant or you can create new directory to install. 0 | | C\Pr
A-320TH Series Notebook Operator's Manes! Chapter 2 2-5 Daily Operation This section discusses expected daily notebook activity. 2-5,1 Starting the Computer To start the computer © Make sure all peripherals are properly connected. I using the AC adapter or external power, make sure it is connected. Open the cover. Press the Power bunion. The power on indicator lights up. The computer performs a Power On Self Test (POST) and checks configuration settings.
A-320TH Series Notebook Operator's Manual Chapter 2 2-8.3 Using the Notebook in the Car When you using the notebook in the car, you must carefully follow as 1. Start engine wait five to ten minutes and then plug car power cable mo car cigarette, (See Figure 2-8). 2, Before have notebook connected with car power cable be sure the notebook is off, 3.0nee you have the notebook connected car power cable. 4. Tarn on of the notebook. Plug in car cigarette «¥ lighter Figure 2.8 Plug Car Power Gable in Notebook 2.
A-320TH Series Notebook Operator's Manual Chapter 2 2-6.1 Using AC External Adapter A-Series provides sn AC textual adapter for windward configuration. Use the nearby AC power source. 2.6.2 Charging the Batteries Make sure the external adapter is connector to the computer. It has two charging rates depending on notebook operating or power off. Section 2-4.1 gives detailed instructions on connecting an external power source agg charging the batteries.
A-326TH Notebook Operator's Manual Chapter 3 Chapter 3 Setup Configuration Utility 3-1 Introduction "This chaplet ells you how to configure your system using the SCU {Setup Configuration Liability, The CU allows you to enter the system configuration information.
A-320TH Notebook Operator's Manna Chapter 3 Seton Mann 32.1 Main This section describes the main items of the SETUP program, The BCU serape can be divided into four areas: ® On the wp line of the screen is the menu bar, which Lists the titles of the available menus. Each menu title contains a pull-down men, which displays ims for setting. # The left column of the screen displays the current configuration formation of the system.
or A-320TH Notebook Operator's Manual Chapter 3 Described below Is the general procedure for using the key heard w complete setting of an tem; 1. Select 3 menu stile with the rightful arrow key a press [Enter] wo pull down the menu, You can also directly pul down a menu by pressing the shootout key. 2. Inside the pupil-down menu, select an tier with the up/down arrow key and press [Enter] to aces the sub menu.
A-320TH Notebook Operator's Manual Chapter 3 IDE Settings The “IDE Sertings™ tier sets the type of the hard disk drive in your system. When this fem is selected, the sub menu will display as shown below, Drive 0 i your primary and Drive 1 your secondary. Fast Boot The “Fast Boot” ties, when enabled, speeds up the booting procedure by bypassing the memory test. When this item is selected, no sub menu will display. A check mark {) indicates Enabled, an underline {} indicates Disabled.
A-320TH Notebook Operator's Manual Chapter 3 Descriptions of the available op dons are: The system will try to boot from drive A then Hard Disk C then CD-ROM Drive, Key Click The “Kay Che" ems sets if there will be a click sound whenever a key is pressed, When this item is selected, no submerse will display. A check mark Vy medicates Enabled; an underline { ) indicates Disabled. 32.2.2 Advanced Menu The Advanced pull-down menu, as shown below, contains the 0 configuration settings of the system.
A-320TH Mote hook Operator's Manna Chapter 3 IR Mode The “IR Mode” item sets the communications compatibility mode for the IR por: When this item is selected, the sub menu will display as shown below. Lo Select according to the type of device with which the notebook is to communicate. The “LPT Port” inert sets the address for the LPT port {parallel port. When this item is selected, the sub menu displays 3s Shawn below. Rev.
A-320TH Notebook Operator’s Manual Chapter 3 LPT Extended Mode The “LPT Extended Mode" inert sets the LPT (Parallel port) mode. Your system supports EPF {Enhanced Parallel Port} and ECP (Enhanced Capabilities Port) standards, which wrn the standard parallel port inch a high-speed bi-directional peripheral port. When this item is selected, the sub menu will display as shown below. Select the mode supported by the parallel device you are using.
A-3207 Notebook Operator's Manual Chapter 3 Pointing Device (PS/2 Mouse) The * Pointing Device (PS/2 Mouse)” item enables or disables the built-in scratchpad or the PS/2 mouse. When this #em is selected, no sub menu will display. A check mark (V) Indicates Enabled; an underline indicates Disabled. Disable this option if you are using a serial mouse. Hot Key Beep The “Hot Key Beep™item enables or disables the beep sound when hot keys are pressed. When this item is selected, no sub menu will display.
A-320TH Notebook Operator's Manual Chapter 3 3-2.3 Security Menu The Security pull-down menu, as shown below, contains the Security settings that safeguard your system against unauthorized use. The footlings describe in sequence all the items of the Security menu, System Password The “System Password” item allows you tw set the password for your system.
A-320TH Notebook Operator's Manual Chapter 3 Virus Alert The "Virus Alert” item, when enabled, gives warning messages if the hard disk boot sector {partition label) has been changed. Her this item is selected, no sub menu will display. A check mark indicates Enabled; an borderline {) indicates Disabled. Prosecution Protect The “Bisector Protect” tom heaps prevent computer viruses by protecting the hard disk boots sectors {partition table) from any change.
A-HT Notebook Operator's Manual Chapter 3 Max Performance/Balanced Power Saving/Max Power Saving/Customize Tess four tier are anomaly exclusive options, You can select one of them. & check mark indicates Enabled; an underline _} indicates Disabled. Descriptions of the four options are; 1. Max Performance: Select this option for the per-defined settings that allow maximum performance but shortest battery fife. 2.
A-320TH Notebook Operator’s Manual Chapter 3 Hard Disk Tine-Out The “Hard Dirk Time-Out ” item sets the time-out period for the hard disk to power down if it is not in use dicing the set period. The hard disk will power up again when Ext accessed. The available options are Disabled, 1 Min, 2 Min, 4 Min, 8 Min, 10 Min, 15 Min and 20 Min. Standby After The “Standby After” inert secs the time-out period for initiating Standby mode.
A-320TH Notebook Operator's Manual Chapter 3 Maximum Performance: The select “Maximum Performance” field then CPU setup high-speed mode, Battery Optimized: The select * Battery Optimized” field then CPU setup low speed mode. Disabled: The select “Disabled” dick! Thea CPU setup default speed rude but system willing change speed mode. 32.5 Exit Menu The Exit pull-down menu, as shown below, displays ways of exiting SCU.
A-320TH Notebook Operator's Manual Chapter 3 Maximum Performance: The select * Maximum Performance” field then CPU setup high-speed mode. Barrera Optimized: The select *Artery Optimized” field then CPU sep low speed mode. Disabled: The select “ Disabled" field then CPU sep defendant speed mode but system wills't change speed mode. 3-2.5 Exit Menu The Exit pull-down menu, 3s shown below, displays ways of exiting SCU.
A-326TH Notebook Operator's Manual Chapter 4 Chapter 4 Notebook Maintenance 4-1 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.
A-320TH Notebook Operator’s Manual Chapter 4 4-4 Cleaning Periodically clean the exposed notebook surfaces. Use a soft cloth and rawer or mild detergent tw clean all surfaces. The glass cleaner 1 recommended for cleaning the display screen.