HANDHELD COMPUTER DB7 USER’S GUIDE (Preliminary Version)
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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. Regulatory Information/ Disclaimers Installation and use of this computer must be in strict accordance with the instructions included in the user documentation provided with the product.
FCC (Federal Communications Commission) Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class-B digital device pursuant part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and radiates radio frequency energy. If not being installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
CE Products with the CE Marking comply with both the EMC Directive (2004/108/EC) and the Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EC) issued by the Commission of the European Community.
CE Declaration of Conformity It is confirmed to comply with the requirements set out in the Council Directive on the approximation of the laws of the member states relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (2004/108/EC), Low-voltage Directive (2006/95/EC) and the procedures given in R&TTE Directive (99/5/EC). The equipment was passed, and the equipment test was performed according to the following European standards: EN 300 328 V1.8.1 (2012) EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2 (2011) / EN 301 489-3 V1.6.
Power Conservation This handheld computer consumes less power compared to conventional consumer computers. The power consumption may be further reduced by properly configuring the Power Management Setup. It is recommended that the power saving features be enabled even when not running on battery power. Power Management features can conserve power without degrading system performance.
Battery Precautions Only use batteries designed for this handheld computer. Using incompatible battery types may cause explosion, leakage or damage to the computer. Do not remove the battery from the computer while the computer is powered on. Do not continuously use a battery that has been dropped, or that appears damaged (e.g. bent or twisted) in any way. Even if the computer is able to continuously work with a damaged battery, the circuit damage may occur and possibly cause fire.
Environmental Information, Material Safety & Recycling All materials used in the manufacturing of this equipment are recyclable or environmentally friendly. Please recycle the packing materials in accordance with local regulations at the end of the product's service life. Notice: The equipment may contain insignificant amount of hazardous substances for health and environment below control level.
TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER ONE - GETTING STARTED .................................................................... 1 UNPACKING .............................................................................................1 APPEARANCE OVERVIEW ..........................................................................2 READY FOR USE ......................................................................................6 CHAPTER TWO - OPERATING INFORMATION .....................................................
STICKPOINTER .......................................................................................30 AUDIO ...................................................................................................30 WIRELESS DEVICES ...............................................................................31 DEVICE POWER MANAGER .....................................................................31 GIGABIT LAN (OPTIONAL) ......................................................................
Getting Started Chapter One - Getting Started Unpacking After unpacking, the followings are the standard items along with your computer. If there is any missing or damaged, please notify the dealer immediately.
Getting Started Appearance Overview Before starting to use your handheld computer, we suggest you to have a quick glance at it to know the external components well. Front Side A 1. Embedded Antennas: 1 Side D Embedded antennas for wireless application 2 For displaying the output of the handheld computer Side C 2. LCD: 3 4 Side B 3. LED Indicators: For indicating status by different colors and lighting methods. 4.
Getting Started Rear 1. 5M AF Camera (Optional): Capturing images and recording videos 1 2 3 2. Speaker: Internal speaker 4 5 3. Battery Lock: Locating the battery correctly and locking with it. 4. Stylus Pen: Tool pen for using touch screen 6.
Getting Started Side A Location 1 & 2 Standard: No Function Location 1 & 2 Optional: Location 1 Location 2 (Select 2 out of 6) a. Sealed USB b. Sealed Gigabit LAN (Trade-off: WLAN) c. Sealed Audio d. GPS SMA Antenna e. Wi-Fi SMA Antenna f. Bluetooth SMA Antenna Side B DC Power Jack: Default: Fischer 3-pin Connector. For external power supply and power charging DC Power Jack Location 5 Standard: Location 5 No Function Location 5 Optional: Expansion POGO Connector Signals consisted: a.
Getting Started Side C Location 4Cradle POGO Connector: For connecting with the optional Location 4 cradle. Side D Standard I/O Ports: Location 3Standard I/O Ports: 1. USB 2.0 Port (Host) Connecting with USB Devices 1 2 2.
Getting Started Ready for Use After taking a quick look at your handheld computer, the following illustrations will get you ready for using it. Mounting the Battery 1. 2. Use a suitable-size coin to lock. Mount the battery into the battery bay. Connecting with AC Adapter 1. Insert the DC Jack to the end 2. Plug the AC cord to the AC and lock the connector well adapter. clockwise. 3. Plug the AC cord to a right electrical outlet.
Getting Started Turning ON the Power 1. Make sure the battery is mounted or connect all power cords well for the stable power supply. 2. Now, you are able to turn ON the power of your handheld computer by pressing “Power Button”. Press on the keypad to turn on the power of your handheld computer. Note: The power is able to be ON without any battery mounted once all the power cords are connected well. Please see more information in “Operating Information”.
Operating Information Chapter Two - Operating Information Start Using Your Handheld Computer Always turning on your handheld computer by using the power button, this is a standard operating procedure to start using your handheld computer. After turning on the power of your handheld computer, it will start with the operating system (OS) such as Windows XP. Boot up When turning on the power, your handheld computer will start loading the OS into the system memory. This start-up procedure is called “boot up”.
Operating Information Sleep Under “Sleep” mode, the system will temporarily save your work into RAM. You are able to do enter “Sleep” mode by directly clicking from your OS. Or, you can do the “Sleep” Mode settings in your OS. If you want to start your notebook computer again, all you need to press any key. Hibernate Under “Hibernate” mode, the system will save your work into HDD. You are able to do enter “Hibernate” mode by directly clicking from your OS. Or, you can do the “Hibernate” Mode in your OS.
Operating Information Using Indicators and Keypad Your handheld computer is designed with a keypad for easy and quick operation. Also, each LED indicator shows different meanings. Here are the descriptions for each button and LED indicator to help you use well with your handheld computer.
Operating Information Keypad Hotkey Before using the keypad functions, please install the Device Power Manager application to activate the hotkeys. 1st Layer: 2nd Layer: 1. “ a. Fn + Invisible Mode On/Off = ”+ “U” 2. Application Menu 3. Power On/Off 4. Volume Up Keypad Backlight On/Off b. Fn + Volume Up/ Down = LCD Brightness Up/ Down 5. Volume Down c. Fn + Key 1 = Input Lock 6. Mouse’s Left Button d. Fn + Application Menu = Enter 7. Invisible Mode On/Off 8. Camera 9. Mouse’s Right Button 10.
Operating Information Using Application Menu Application Menu is a hotkey to help you directly access to the functions you often use. Device Power Manger includes the driver of the keypad hotkeys. Do remember to install this application before activating the keypad hotkeys.
Operating Information 2. Use “Standard Calibration” and follow the instructions. A stylus pen is provided for you to use well with the touch screen. Here are some operating tips to help you use the touch screen well with a stylus pen. Single Click: Tapping the touch screen with a stylus pen gently Double Click: Tapping the touch screen quickly twice with a stylus pen Drag and Drop: Clicking and holding the object with a stylus pen slightly and moving to the destination you want (Drag).
Operating Information Operating Wireless Devices For a new designed handheld computer with strong communication features, you are able to turn ON/OFF your Wireless Devices through the proprietary application - “Device Power Manager”. Bluetooth (Optional) Bluetooth is a standard wireless device along with your handheld computer. A Class 2, Bluetooth® v2.1 + EDR system is backward compatible with v1.1/1.2/2.0 devices.
Operating Information Wireless LAN (Optional) Wireless LAN card is an optional device for your handheld computer. For supporting IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n, wireless LAN card and embedded antenna will be pre-installed in your handheld computer to access the internet wirelessly. To activate your Wireless LAN function, please follow the illustrations as below. 1. Driver & Application Installation a.
Operating Information GPS (Optional) GPS is an optional module for your handheld computer. This GPS module supports GPS and Galileo systems Driver & Application Installation: 1. Install the Device Power Manager application: Read from the Utility DVD and find the directory in readme to finish installation. 2. Install the GPS driver a. GPS (Driver): Read from the Utility DVD and find the directory in readme to finish installation. b.
Operating Information Using Cradle (Optional) Cradle is designed for docking, ports extending and charging. Before using Cradle, please install the related drivers first for activating cradle’s functions. Mounting with Cradle 1. Dock cradle either power is ON or OFF. (Recommend OFF). 2. There are both arrows on the handheld computer and cradle. Please follow the arrows to connect the cradle connectors well. 3. Firmly push the handheld computer down to engage the docking connector. 4.
Managing Power Chapter Three - Managing Power Charging Battery An AC adapter, an AC power cord and a battery are required during battery charging. These are standard accessories for your handheld computer. Do always use the AC adapter, the AC power cord and the battery designed for your handheld computer. After unpacking your handheld computer, the first thing you need to do is starting charging battery for the further use.
Managing Power Power Conservation This computer consumes much less power than conventional computers. However, power consumption may be reduced by configuring the Power Management Setup properly. It is recommended the power saving functions to be enabled even when not running on battery power. Power Management will not degrade performance while saving power. Replacing Battery When the battery is nearly exhausted, there are two ways to keep your handheld computer working.
Managing Power Supporting ACPI Your handheld computer supports ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) for power management. With ACPI and an ACPI-compliant operating system such as Windows, the feature will allow you to reduce the power consumption for energy saving. By supporting ACPI, the AC adapter LED and the Power indicator LED will show in different ways. The followings are the detailed description.
Managing Power AC Adapter and AC Power Cord Safety There are specific power requirements for your handheld computer: Only use an approved AC adapter designed for this computer. There is a 3-prong grounded plug of the AC adapter. The third prong is an important for safety. Do not neglect the importance for it. If you are not able to access a compatible outlet, installing one by a qualified electrician is necessary.
Managing Power Battery Precautions Only use the batteries designed for this computer. The wrong battery may cause explosion, leakage or damage to the computer. Do not remove the battery from the computer while it is powered on. Do not continuously use a battery that has been dropped, or that appears damaged (e.g. bent or twisted) in any way. Even if the computer is able to continuously work with a damaged battery, the circuit damage may occur and possibly cause fire.
BIOS Setup Chapter Four - BIOS Setup Before you entering into the BIOS menu, please connect a USB keyboard with your handheld computer. After the USB keyboard is connected, turn the power of your handheld computer ON and press “Del” on the USB keyboard to directly entering into the BIOS Menu. Main Menu In Main Menu, you are able to see the System Overview and the operating instructions.
BIOS Setup Advanced Menu In Advanced Menu, you are able to do the advanced settings.
BIOS Setup Chipset Menu Main Advanced ► North Bridge ► South Bridge Aptio Setup Utility Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit North Bridge Parameters →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select –/+: Change Opt.
BIOS Setup Security Menu In Security Menu, you are able to do the security settings. Main Advanced Aptio Setup Utility Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit Set Administrator Password Password Description If ONLY the Administrator’s password is set, then this only limits access to Setup and is only asked for when entering Setup. If ONLY the User’s password is set, then this is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup. In Setup the User will have Administrator rights.
BIOS Setup Boot Menu In Boot Menu, you are able to do the boot settings. Main Advanced Chipset Aptio Setup Utility Boot Security Select boot mode LEGACY/UEFI Boot Configuration Setup Prompt Timeout Bootup NumLock State [1] [On] Quiet Boot Fast Boot [Disabled] [Disabled] Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #2 Save & Exit [PO:…] [UEFI: Built-in EFI…] Hard Disk Drive BBS Priorities →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select –/+: Change Opt.
BIOS Setup Save & Exit Menu In Exit Menu, you are able to do the exit option settings. Main Advanced Aptio Setup Utility Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit Exit system setup after saving the changes Save Changes and Exit Discard Changes and Exit Save Changes and Reset Discard Changes and Reset →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select –/+: Change Opt.
Drivers and Applications Chapter Five - Drivers and Applications The Utility DVD includes all the drivers for the installed devices in your handheld computer. Please consult the dealer if there is any driver missing. Also, through Device Manager in Windows, you are able to perform “Driver Update” or check if there are still drivers for the devices needed to be installed. Check readme.txt file on Utility DVD to get the newest information before starting to install drivers.
Drivers and Applications Touch Screen Your handheld computer is equipped with a high sensitive touch panel. Please follow the installation as below to start using your touch screen. Read from the Utility DVD and find the directory in readme to finish installation. Stickpointer Stickpointer helps you to navigate your cursor on the screen. Please follow the installation as below to start using your stickpointer. Read from the Utility DVD and find the directory in readme to finish installation.
Drivers and Applications Wireless Devices Your handheld computer supports wireless communication. Bluetooth is a standard equipped wireless device. If your model supports optional wireless connection, please see the followings to install the drivers and applications. Bluetooth/WLAN (Optional) Read from the Utility DVD and find the directory in readme to finish installation. GPS (Optional) Depending on the model you choose; being able to activate the function, please follow the installation as below.
Drivers and Applications Gigabit LAN (Optional) Gigabit LAN function is also supported in your handheld computer. Users are able to surf the internet with the optional Gigabit LAN kit. To install Gigabit LAN driver for your handheld computer, please read from the Utility DVD and find the directory in readme to finish installation.
Specifications Chapter Six - Specifications Platform Intel Bay Trail-I CPU Intel® Atom™ Dual Core Processor E3825 1.33GHz 1 MB L2 Cache Memory 4 GB / 8 GB DDR3L, 1067 MHz Graphic Controller Intel HD Graphics Storage mSATA2 SSD 64/128/256 GB Industrial grade Audio HD Audio Codec and Amplifier Mono Speaker 0.
Specifications Display 5” WVGA TFT LCD 800 x 480 Resolution Sunlight-readable with Rugged Touch Screen Anti-glare Screen Treatments Brightness(min.~typ.): 280~336 nits I/O Ports USB 2.0 x 1 SD Card Slot x 1 Cradle POGO Conn. at L4 Optional Expansion POGO Conn.
Specifications Power Battery 7.4V, 3900mAh Lithium-ion Battery Warm swappable under standby mode.
Specifications Environmental Specifications Temperature: -20 ~ +55ºC (-4 ~ +131ºF) -40 ~ +70ºC (-40 ~ +158ºF) operating storage Humidity: 5~95% Non-condensing 95% maximum operating storage Altitude: 0 ~ 4,572 meters (0 ~ 15,000 feet) operating Certification CE FCC WEEE REACH RoHS2.
Optional Devices Chapter Seven – Optional Devices Communication Optional Bluetooth 4.0 / WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n Optional GPS Module (Ublox Neo 7n) Camera 5 Million-pixel Camera Auto Focus Trust Platform Module (TPM) Trust Platform Module (TPM) 1.2 is equipped with this notebook computer for users to strengthen the security. With TPM, users are able to encrypt the folders and files directly and make the important file be more secure and be with an additional protection.
Optional Devices Double Capacity Battery Pack 7.
Maintenance and Service Chapter Eight - Maintenance and Service Cleaning ALWAYS turn OFF the power, unplug the power cord and remove the battery before cleaning. The exterior of the system and display may be wiped with a clean, soft, and lint-free cloth. If there is difficulty removing dirt, apply non-ammonia, non-alcohol based glass cleaner to the cloth and wipe. An air gun is recommended for cleaning water and dust. For salty water please clean with fresh water then blow-dry with an air gun.
Maintenance and Service RMA Service If troubleshooting steps are unsuccessful, consult your dealer for RMA. Shipping instructions: 1. Remove any personal data. 2. Use the original shipping container and packing materials, if possible. 3. If the original packing materials are not available, wrap the equipment with soft material (e.g. PU/PE form) then put the wrapped equipment into a hard cardboard shipping box. 4.
