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NOTEBOOK COMPUTER
RT786 RT786EX
USER’S GUIDE
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Copyright © 2004 All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language, or computer language, in any form, or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, or other, without the prior written permission of the manufacturer. The manufacturer reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes to the contents hereof without obligation to notify any person
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EMC and Safety Notice Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, this equipment may cause interference to radio communications. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Class B digital devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules, which were designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference
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EN55024 EMS EN61000-4-2 +A2:2001 ESD (Electrostatic discharge) EN61000-4-3 +A1:2002 RS (Radio frequency electromagnetic field) EN61000-4-4 +A2:2001 EFT (Electrical fast transient/burst) EN61000-4-5 +A1:2001 Surge EN61000-4-6 +A1:2001 CS (Conducted disturbances induced by radio frequency) EN61000-4-8 Power-Frequency Magnetic Field EN61000-4-11 +A1:2001 Voltage Dips and Voltage Interruptions LVD EN60950 :2000 (Additional certifications for Centrino version with RF devices): ETSI EN301
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Power Conservation This computer consumes much less power than conventional computers; however, power consumption may be reduced by properly configuring the Power Management Setups. It is recommended that the power saving functions be enabled even when not running on battery power. Power Management generally does not degrade system performance while saving power. Material Safety and Recycling All materials used in the construction of this unit are recyclable or environmentally frien
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CONTENTS GETTING STARTED.......................................................................................... 1 UNPACKING .......................................................................................................... 1 QUICK OPERATION................................................................................................ 2 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS ................................................................................ 3 USEFUL INFORMATION ...................
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PCMCIA COVER................................................................................................ 21 VEHICLE ADAPTER ............................................................................................. 21 DUAL BATTERY CHARGER.................................................................................. 21 DOCKUNDER....................................................................................................... 21 SPECIFICATIONS...................................
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PCMCIA DRIVER............................................................................................... 37 AUDIO DRIVER ................................................................................................... 37 LAN CARD DRIVER............................................................................................ 37 FAX/MODEM CARD DRIVER ............................................................................... 37 MAINTENANCE / SERVICE...............................
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Getting Started GETTING STARTED Unpacking The following components come with your computer. If anything is missing or damaged please notify the dealer immediately. • Computer unit • Removable FDD or CD-ROM (one of them is installed on computer and the other as accessory) • AC Adapter • AC Power Cord • Utility Diskettes or CD • User's Guide • External Keyboard Adapter Cable • Printer adapter cable • Carrying Bag 1
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Getting Started Quick Operation • Loosen the battery screw, remove the battery insulation sheet, and then re- position the battery for operation. • Attach the AC adapter and charge battery for at least 10 minutes. • Turn ON the computer by pressing the power switch momentarily. • Turn OFF the computer using either one of the following procedures: 1. Press power switch to “Shut down”, “Standby”* or “Hibernate”* dependent on operating system (OS) and power management settings. 2. Press p
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Getting Started Controls and Indicators Controls and Indicators (Upper) 1. (Reserved) 2. PCMCIA 3. Keyboard Number Lock 4. Keyboard Caps Lock 5. Keyboard Scroll Lock 6. HDD in use 7. Secondary Battery Charge 8. Primary Battery Charge 9. Power indicator 10. Power switch 11. Touch pad left button 3
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Getting Started 12. Touch pad 13. Touch pad right button Controls and Indicators (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 nd 2 Battery Configuration: (optional) No special control or indicator. 4
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Getting Started Controls and Indicators (Left) 1. Phone Jack 2. IEEE1394 port (Fire Wire) 3. External Keyboard + PS/2 port 4. IEEE1394 port 5. External Speaker 6. LAN Jack 7. Line In port 8. USB port 9. Microphone port 10. USB port (Universal Serial Bus) 11. PCMCIA slots Controls and Indicators (Rear) 1. DC Power Jack 2. Serial Port COM1 3. External RGB Monitor Port 4. Docking Port 5
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Getting Started 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 attached then switch to proper output automatically. Hot swap is possible under most conditions. However, if unable to hot swap, please re-boot computer with the new device attached. 6
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Useful Information USEFUL INFORMATION Location A clean and moisture-free environment is preferred. Make room for air circulation. Avoid areas with: • Sudden or extreme changes in temperature. • Extreme heat. • Strong electromagnetic fields (near television set, motor rotation area, etc.). • Dust or high humidity. If it is necessary to work in a hostile environment, please regularly maintain your computer by cleaning dust, water, etc. to keep it in optimal condition. Ruggedness The
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Useful Information Operating Systems The computer is compatible with most operating systems (OS). However, not all functions are 100% compatible. For example, ACPI, APM, Smart Battery, etc. are not available on DOS, Windows NT, and other non-Microsoft OS. Consequently “Standby”, “Hibernation”, “Battery Gauge” etc. would not work under such operating systems. ACPI: Advanced Configurations and Power Interface APM: Advanced Power Management For power consumption and heat dissipation c
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Useful Information AC Adapter Indicator The green LED indicates that the AC power is ready. Battery The computer will automatically switch to battery power when the external power source (AC adapter or optional vehicle adapter) is disconnected. Battery Power Saving Tips The computer comes with an intelligent power-saving feature. You may extend the battery life by: • Setup power saving functions in Operating System Power Management options (e.g. Windows 98/2000/ME/XP Power Options).
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Useful Information 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. The battery gauge should only be used as a reference. Please do not expect it to show the exact amount of the power remaining. There is no memory effect on Lithium Ion battery cells. However, discharge the battery to nearly emp
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Useful Information 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/Hibernate/Resume The system can enter standby or hibernate mode by either pressing the power switch or staying idle till timeout. Note: Standby/Hibernate/Resume works with both AC adapter and battery. The power management functions may not work under Windows NT or non-Windows operating systems. Shutdown The fo
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Useful Information Replacing Modules Caution! You 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. 4. Remove the battery from the compartment. 5. Push the latch knob to release the CD-ROM or HDD module and push them outward. 6. Remove the module from the computer. To re-install the modules:
