Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product RT786 RT786EX Socket Mobile
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NOTEBOO K COMPUT ER RT786 RT786E X USER’S GU IDE.
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EMC and Safety No tice Federal Comm unicatio ns Comm issi on Radio Frequency Interferenc e Statement This equipment generate s, uses, and can radiate radio fr equency ener gy . I f not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, this equipment may ca use interference to radio communications.
EN55024 EMS EN61000-4-2 +A2:2001 ESD (Electrostatic discharg e) EN61000-4-3 +A1:2002 RS (Radio frequency electromagne tic field) EN61000-4-4 +A2:2001 EFT (Elec trical fast transient/burst) EN61000-4-5.
Pow er Conservatio n This computer consumes much less power than conventional computers; howeve r, power consumption may be reduced by properly c onfiguring the Power Management Setups. I t is recommended that the power saving f unctions be enabled even when not running on battery power.
CONTENTS GETTING STARTED .......................................................................................... 1 U NPACKING .......................................................................................................... 1 Q UICK O PERATI ON .
PCMCIA C OVER ................................................................................................ 21 V EHICL E A DAPTER ............................................................................................. 21 D UAL B ATT ERY C HARGER .
PCMCIA D RIVER ............................................................................................... 37 A UDIO D RIVER ................................................................................................... 37 LA N C ARD D RIVER .
Getting Started 1 GETTING STARTED Unpacking The following components come with y our computer. I f any thing is missi ng or damaged plea se notify t he dealer immediately .
Getting Started 2 Quick Operation • Loose n the battery screw, remove the battery insulation sheet, and then re- position the battery for operation. • Attach the AC adapter and c harge battery for at least 10 minutes. • Turn ON the computer by pressing the power switch momentarily .
Getting Started 3 Controls and I ndicators Controls and Indi cators (Upper) 1. (Reserved) 2. PCMCIA 3. Key board Number Loc k 4. Key board Caps Lock 5. Key board Scroll Lock 6. HDD in use 7. Secondary Battery Charge 8. Primary Battery Charge 9. Power indicator 10.
Getting Started 4 12. Touch pad 13. Touch pad right button Controls and Indi cators (Right) FDD Configuration: 1. FDD in use 2. Diskette eject button CD-ROM Drive Configuration: 1. CD-ROM eject button 2. CD-ROM in use 2 nd Battery Configuration: (optional) No special control or indicator.
Getting Started 5 Controls and Indi cators (L eft) 1. Phone Jack 2. I EEE1394 port (Fire Wire) 3. External Key board + PS/2 port 4. I EEE1394 port 5. External Speaker 6. LA N Jack 7. Line In port 8. USB port 9. Microphone port 10. USB port (Universal Serial Bus) 11.
Getting Started 6 5. Printer/External FDD Port* 6. Serial Port COM2 (or COM3 by optional configuration) *: The port is a dual function port and default as printer output. System will detect the device attache d then switch to proper output automati cally.
Useful Inf ormation 7 USEFUL INFORMATION Locatio n A clean and moisture-fre e environment is preferre d. Make room for air circulation. Avoid areas with: • Sudden or extreme changes in temper ature. • Extreme heat. • Strong electromag netic fields (near television set, motor rotation area , etc.
Useful Inf ormation 8 Operating Sys tems The computer is compatible with most operating sy stems (OS). However, not all functions are 100% compatible. For example, ACPI, A PM, Smart Battery , etc. are not available on DOS, Windows NT, and other non-Microsoft OS.
Useful Inf ormation 9 AC Adapter Indicator The gree n LED indica tes that the AC power is ready . Battery The computer will automatically switch to battery powe r when the external power source (AC ada pter or optional vehicle adapter) is disconnec ted.
Useful Inf ormation 10 Note: Battery characteristic varies depending on factors such as ambient temperature, charging method, load current, aging, etc. For example, at low temperature the chemicals of the battery are more inactive, thus decreases the output power.
Useful Inf ormation 11 The ROM BIOS Power On Self -Test (POST) Each time the computer powers on, it automatically performs a self-test of its memory and hardware devices. Standby/Hibe rnate/Resume The sy stem can enter standby or hibernate mode by e ither pressing the power switch or stay ing idle till ti meout.
Useful Inf ormation 12 Replacing Modul es Caution! Y ou must turn the power OFF before replacing the FDD, CD-ROM, and HDD modules. To remove the modules: 1. Turn OFF the computer or hibernate. 2. Disconnect all cables from the computer . 3. Use a coin to turn loose the screws on the modules.
Components and Functions 13 COMPONENTS AND FUNCTIONS Keyboard The key board is functionally equivalent to a full size desktop key board. A sample key layout is shown below. The Numeric K eypad The numeric key pad functions like an electronic calculator .
Components and Functions 14 Keyboard Backlight (optional) Press [Fn] [F 5] key for approximately 1 sec ond turns key board backlight ON or OFF. Floppy Disk Drive The computer comes with a 3.5" 1.44MB floppy di sk drive (FDD). The 1.44MB FDD can also re ad and write 720KB double side double density diskette.
Components and Functions 15 Note: NEVER drop your HDD, FDD, CD-ROM module or expose them to high temperature, high humidity, or any hazardous environment. NEVER try to disassemble the module. Static discharge may destroy your device and data. Always pick up the modules by touching the case only.
Components and Functions 16 Ports (horizontal ver sion, ports on rear) 1. COM2 2. COM1 3. PS/2 4. USB #1 & #2 5. RGB 6. DVI 7. I EEE1344 #1 8. I EEE1394 #2 9.
Components and Functions 17 2. DVI 3. RGB 4. COM2 5. COM1 6. ANT. 7. PS/2 8. DC jack 9. USB Mount the Dockunder: 1. Turn OFF the powe r. 2. Open the rubber ca p of the docking connector. 3. Align the docking c onnector. 4. Push the computer to join the guiding pins.
Components and Functions 18 5. Loc k the computer. There is 2 PCI slots on the Dockunder. Maximum card dimensions are 260mm (L : length, including L -bracket thickness) x 115mm (W : width, including gold fingers) x 25 mm (H: height). The total power rating of 2 PCI slots is +5V 3A, +3.
Components and Functions 19 Never dock or un-dock the computer while power is ON. I RQ DMA 0 Timer output 0 0 Sound 1 KB 1 Sound 2 8 RTC 2 FDD 9 ACPI (or Free) 3 Reserved (or ECP/EPP) 10 Free (16-bit PCMCI A, or COM3*) 11 PCI device s or Card Bus 0/1 (Sound, LA N*, 32-bit PCMCIA, etc.
Optional Devices 20 OPTIONAL DEVICES Memory Card The memory card will expand your me mory to facilitate better sy stem performance. The cards are ava ilable as following: 256MB, 512MB 2 nd Battery A L ithium Ion recha rgeable 2 nd battery may install into the CD-ROM/FDD compartment.
Optional Devices 21 Touch Screen Resistive or capacitive touch scree ns for direct finger touch or pen input instead of mouse or touch pad. Note: Capacitive touch screen requires a “grounding” to work properly. Otherwise it will not activate when touched.
Optional Devices 22 Dockunder RT7-V: (no hot docking) 2 PCI slots, serial ports x 2, USB (v.2.0) x 2, 1394 x 1, PS /2, RGB. Ports are on the bottom. Dockunder RT7-V2: (hot docking) No PCI slots, serial ports x 2, USB (v.2.0) x 2, 1394 x 1, PS /2, RGB.
Specifications 23 SPECIFICATIONS CPU RT786: Intel Pentium 4M RT786EX: Intel Pentium M CPU runs at multiple speeds dependent on CPU type and operating sy stem: The CPU speed switches automatically by de tecting AC adapter/battery operation and busy state.
Specifications 24 Keyboard Number of key s: 89 Key travel: 2.5 mm (standard) 1.5 mm (optional backlight) Function: Emulates standard 101/102-key key board Floppy Disk Drive Standard: Size: 3.5" Capacity : 1.44MB (formatted) Rotation: 300 RPM Transfer Rate: 500KB/sec Averag e Access: 94 ms (with settling) Hard Disk Drive Ty pe: 2.
Specifications 25 I/O ports • Parallel port • Two Serial ports • External RGB monitor port • External Key board port • External PS/2 port • Audio ports (External Speaker, Microphone, L ine.
Specifications 26 Application Car or Truck installation Battery Prim ary Battery: Ty pe: 9 x 18650 cells Lithium I on Capacity : 11.1V 6000mAH Dimension: 103 mm(W) x 73 mm (D) x 38 mm(H) Weight: 435 g (0.95 1b.) 2 nd Battery (optional): Ty pe: 9 x 18650 cells Lithium I on Capacity : 11.
Specifications 27 Battery : Recharge able L ithium Ion, 9 cells per pa ck Packing: Carton: Unbleached paper Cushion: Recy clable EPE Carry ing bag: Recy clable PE Fiber User's Guide: Recy cled/Recy clable paper Please recy cle the parts according to local regulations.
BIOS Setup 28 BIOS SETUP Press [F2] at boot up to enter B I OS setup. Use arrow key s to select options and [+/-] to modify them. When finished, move to ” Exit ” and press [Enter] then confirm save by pressing [Y] .
BIOS Setup 29 Diskette 1 3 ½" 1.44MB, Disabled Select the ty pe of floppy- disk drive installed in y our system. 1.25 MB is a Japanese media format that requires a 3½" 3-Mode Diskette drive. Sy stem Memory N/A Displ ay s amount of conventional memory detected during boot up.
BIOS Setup 30 Advanced Menu Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility Main A d vanced Security Power Boot Exit Item Specif ic Help Boot-time Diagnostic Screen: [Enabled] Summ ary Screen: [Disabled] Legacy USB Suppor.
BIOS Setup 31 Parallel Port: [Enab led] Mode: [Output Only ] Base I/O address: [378] Interrupt [IRQ 7] F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Esc Exit ← Select Menu Enter Select ► Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit I/O Device Configuration Su b-menu Selections Please refer the on sc reen help for selections.
BIOS Setup 32 Security Menu Selections Feature Options Description Set User Password Up to seve n alphanumeric character s Pressing <Enter> display s the dialog box for entering the user password. I n related systems, this password gives restric ted access to SETUP menus.
BIOS Setup 33 Power Menu Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility Main A d vanced Security Power Boot Exit Item Specif ic Help Power Button Function : [Power Off] Lid Close Function : [LCD Off] Sleep Button Functio.
BIOS Setup 34 Exit Menu Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility Main A d vanced Security Power Boot Exit Item Specif ic Help Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Exit Sy s tem Setup and save y our changes to CMOS.
Utilities and Drivers 35 UTILITIE S AND DRIVERS Note: Most device drivers are available in W indows 98 /2000/ME/XP. Only when the default driver does not work properly you need to install the factory bundled drivers. The utility CD includes most drivers of the computer’s installed devices.
Utilities and Drivers 36 1280x 1024x 24-bit color O* O O* 1280x 1024x 32-bit color O* O O* 1600x 1200x 16-bit color O* O O* 1600x 1200x 24-bit color O* O O* 1600x 1200x 32-bit color O* O O* 2048x 1536x 16-bit color O* O O* 2048x 1536x 24-bit color O* O O* 2048x 1536x 32-bit color O* O O* *: By Panning .
Utilities and Drivers 37 Touch Screen Driver Enter BI OS Setup and set COM1 port as “TTL1”. (COM1 has multiple connectivity so it ’s necessary to setup.
Maintenance/Service 38 MAINTENANCE / SERV ICE Cleaning AL WAYS turn OFF the power, unplug the powe r cord and remove the battery before cleaning. The exterior of the sy stem and display may be wiped with a clean, soft, and lint- free cloth.
Maintenance/Service 39 3. If the or iginal packing mater ials are not available, wrap the e quipment with soft material (e.g., PU/ PE form) then put the wra pped equipment into a hard cardboard shipping box.
Recycled / Recycleable Printed in T aiwan.
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