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- Page 1 Rugged Laptop RK12 User’s Guide Preliminary Version Note : For FCC ID : IR5RK12, it does not support the WWAN function.
- Page 2 Copyright© 2018, MilDef Crete Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of...
- Page 3 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. RF exposure warning This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and the antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
- Page 4 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Important: Changes or modifications to this product not authorized by MilDef could void the electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and wireless compliance and negate your authority to operate the product.
- Page 5 CE Declaration of Conformity The device is hereby 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 (2014/30/EC) and Complies with the essential requirements of Article 3 of the R&TTE 2014/53/EC Directive, if used for its intended use and that the following standards have been applied: Health (Article 3.1(a) of the R&TTE Directive) Applied Standard(s):...
- Page 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.
- Page 7 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.
- Page 8 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.
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Page 9: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS ..............8 CHAPTER ONE - GETTING STARTED........1 ....................1 NPACKING ..................2 UICK PERATION ................3 PPEARANCE VERVIEW CHAPTER TWO - OPERATING INFORMATION ......6 ....................6 ORKPLACE ....................6 UGGEDNESS ..................7 PERATING YSTEM ................ - Page 10 IT8783F H/W Monitor Sub-Menu ..............37 RF Device Control Configuration Sub-Menu ..........38 EC Thermal Control Sub-Menu ..............39 USB CHARGE Control Sub-Menu ..............39 Battery Recalibration Sub-Menu ..............40 ..................41 HIPSET System Agent Configuration Sub-Menu ............41 Graphics Configuration Sub-Menu ............... 42 LCD Control Sub-Menu .................
- Page 11 AC A ..................... 53 DAPTER ....................53 ATTERY ............53 YSTEM IMENSIONS AND EIGHT ............... 54 ATERIALS AND ECYCLING ..................54 NVIRONMENTAL ..................54 ERTIFICATIONS CHAPTER SEVEN - OPTIONAL DEVICES ........ 55 ..................55 OMMUNICATION ..................55 EMORY ..................55 OUCH CREEN /BVA M...
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Page 12: Chapter One - Getting Started
Getting Started Chapter One - Getting Started Unpacking The following components are along with your computer. If there is any missing or damaged, please notify the dealer immediately. Computer Unit Removable HDD (Hard Disk Drive) Removable ODD (Optical Disk Drive) ... -
Page 13: Quick Operation
Getting Started Quick Operation Loosen the battery screw, remove the battery insulation sheet, and mount the battery. Connect the AC adapter with the computer and start charging the battery for at least 10 minutes. Turn ON the computer by pressing the power switch. Notice: ... -
Page 14: Appearance Overview
Getting Started Appearance Overview Display and Base Embedded Antennas (Option): WLAN-L, Bluetooth, GPS Embedded Antennas (Option): WLAN-R, WWAN LED Indicators Power Switch Touchpad Left-click and Right-click Chapter One - 3... - Page 15 Getting Started Right Flex Bay: Standard: SATA ODD (Optical Disk Drive) Optional: 2 HDD or 2 Battery SATA HDD (Hard Disk Drive) / Optional SSD (Solid State Drive) Left PS/2 (Key Board/Mouse) GLAN (RJ45) USB 3.1 Gen 1 x 2 USB 2.0 x 2 Express Card Slot (PCI-E) Audio Jack (Line-In/Microphone/Headphone)
- Page 16 Getting Started Rear DC Jack Docking Connector Display port DVI port Bottom View Primary Battery Chapter One - 5...
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Page 17: Chapter Two - Operating Information
Operating Information Chapter Two - Operating Information Workplace A clean and moisture-free environment is preferred. Make room for air circulation. Remember to avoid areas from: Sudden or extreme changes in temperature. Extreme heat. Strong electromagnetic fields (near television set, motor rotation area, etc.). -
Page 18: Operating System
Operating Information Operating System Your computer is designed to operate with Microsoft Windows 7/8 32/64-bit Operating System. Please connect your computer with an external USB-interface drive, such as a USB thumb drive, and start the OS installation. Work with Power Button Since the notebook computer is equipped with a heater kit to enable the unit to work under low temperature, the heater will first heat HDD up to the temperature set by user, and the system will boot after then. -
Page 19: Table Of Contents
Operating Information Boot Up and POST Boot up The computer turns ON and loads the operating system (such as Windows) into the system memory. This start-up procedure is called “boot up”. 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. -
Page 20: Keyboard
Operating Information Keyboard The keyboard is functionally equivalent to a full size desktop keyboard. A sample layout is shown below. Function Key Combinations Description [Fn] + [F3] Decrease LCD brightness [Fn] + [F4] Increase LCD brightness [Fn] + [F5] Keyboard Backlight (Option) [Fn] + [F6] Volume down [Fn] + [F7]... -
Page 21: Led Indicators
Operating Information LED Indicators Your Notebook computer is designed with LED indicators to show computer status. The description of LED indicators and colors are provided for your operational reference. LED Indicator Description Heater Green BT/WLAN/GPS/WWAN Blue Keyboard Number Lock Green Keyboard Caps Lock Green Keyboard Scroll Lock... -
Page 22: Hard Disk Drive (Hdd) / Optional Solid State Drive (Ssd)
Operating Information Hard Disk Drive (HDD) / Optional Solid State Drive (SSD) Your Notebook computer is equipped with 2.5” SATA III Hard Disk Drive (HDD), or optional Solid State Drive (SSD) for data storage. HDD/SSD is user removable, providing convenience and security. It can ONLY be removed while power is OFF. -
Page 23: Express Cards
Operating Information Read from the ODD The ODD may be designated as drive D: or higher depending on your configuration. You may access to it in DOS or Windows. Please avoid shock or vibration when the optical device is active. Express Cards The computer supports 54 mm or 34 mm wide ExpressCard. -
Page 24: Rtc
Operating Information Battery backed up RTC (Real Time Clock/Calendar) is built in an on-board CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) chip. The RTC keeps track of the time and date while the computer is off. The CMOS chip also stores system setup information. RTC battery is also recharged when AC adapter is attached. -
Page 25: Replacing Modules
Operating Information Replacing Modules To remove the modules: Turn OFF the computer or hibernate. Disconnect all cables from the computer. Use a coin to turn and loose the screws on the modules. Remove the battery from the compartment. Push the latch knob to release the ODD or HDD module and push them outward. -
Page 26: Wireless Devices (Option)
Operating Information Wireless Devices (Option) Before using wireless devices, please use the Device Power Manager to turn on the wireless devices you plan to use. The following instructions are only for the models with optional Wireless Devices (Wireless LAN/ Bluetooth/ WWAN/ GPS) and use Windows 7 OS as the example. - Page 27 Operating Information Bluetooth Driver & Application Installation: Install the Bluetooth driver first. Then, install the Wireless Manager. Launch the Device Power Manager: Launch the Device Power Manager. Click “Bluetooth” for enabling the Bluetooth function (click again for disabling the Bluetooth function). Once the Bluetooth starts up, the RF LED will turn on accordingly.
- Page 28 Operating Information WWAN Insert the SIM card: Turn off your computer. Reverse your computer to the bottom side. Find the battery bay and loosen the screw beside it. Loosen screw beside the battery bay. Remove the battery. After removing the battery, able to see the SIM card lock.
- Page 29 Operating Information Slide the SIM card lock to the left to open. Pull up the SIM card slot. Pull up the SIM card to open. Put your SIM card into the SIM card slot. Push down the SIM card slot. Chapter Two - 18...
- Page 30 Operating Information Driver & Application Installation: Install the WWAN driver first. Then, install the Wireless Manager. Launch the Device Power Manager: Launch the Device Power Manager. Click “WWAN” for enabling the WWAN function (click again for disabling the WWAN function). Once the WWAN starts up, the RF LED will turn on accordingly.
- Page 31 Operating Information Screenshots of the WWAN AirCard Watcher are provided below for your reference. Please follow the procedure to set the connection. 1. Choose the Options first, and then a User Options window will pop up. 2. Click Firmware 3. Drop down the Network Operator list and choose an appropriate operator. If your operator is not on the list, please choose Generic UMTS.
- Page 32 Operating Information Driver & Application Installation: Install the GPS driver first. Then, install the Device Power Manager. Launch the Device Power Manager: Launch the Device Power Manager. Click “GPS” for enabling the GPS function (click again for disabling the GPS function). Once the GPS starts up, the RF LED will turn on accordingly.
- Page 33 Operating Information Note: ➢ Wireless devices can be turned ON/OFF through BIOS. Once a device is turned off through BIOS, its button on the Device Power Manager will be shown in yellow background and with a prohibition marker. For example, the following illustration shows that WWAN and GPS devices are disabled through BIOS.
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Page 34: Chapter Three - Managing Power
Managing Power Chapter Three - Managing Power AC Adapter The AC adapter performs two functions: It powers the computer from an external AC source. It charges the computer battery. The adapter automatically detects the AC line voltage (100V or 240V) and adjusts accordingly. -
Page 35: Battery
Managing Power Battery The power source will automatically switch to battery when the external power source (AC adapter or optional vehicle adapter) is disconnected. Battery Low When the battery is nearly exhausted, the computer gives the following “Battery Low” warnings: ... - Page 36 Managing Power Battery Gauge You may check battery status from battery gauge in Windows. Click the power/battery icon to reveal the battery gauge window. Battery Power Saving Tips The computer comes with an intelligent power-saving feature. You may extend the battery life by: ...
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Page 37: Battery Recalibration
Managing Power Battery Recalibration Battery recalibration allows users to maintain the battery in a healthy condition. To perform battery recalibration, please follow the steps as below: 1. Update BIOS & EC to the latest version xxx.xxx or later. 2. Insert the battery to the computer, and connect it to AC adapter. 3. - Page 38 Managing Power Note: ➢ Do not turn off the LCD and do not remove AC adapter during the calibration. ➢ One cycle of recalibration process indicates “Charge to Full => Start Learn Mode => Discharge => Complete Learn Mode => Charge to Full”. It will take approx. eight hours for a cycle.
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Page 39: Power Conservation
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. -
Page 40: Chapter Four - Bios Setup
BIOS Setup Chapter Four - BIOS Setup Press [F2] at boot up to enter BIOS setup. Use arrow keys to select options and [+/-] to modify them. When finished, move to “Exit” and press [Enter] then confirm save by pressing [Y]. Main Menu Aptio Setup Utility Main... -
Page 41: Advanced Menu
BIOS Setup Advanced Menu Aptio Setup Utility Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit Trusted Computing Setting ► Trusted Computing ► SATA Configuration ► Intel (R) Rapid Start Technology ► PCH-FW Configuration →← : Select Screen ► USB Configuration ↑↓: Select Item ►... - Page 42 BIOS Setup Advanced Menu Selections You can make the following selections on the Advanced Menu. Feature Options Description Trusted Disabled TPM Support Computing Enabled SATA SATA Mode Selection SATA Mode Selection: IDE, AHCI, Configuration RAID Serial ATA Port 0 Software Preserve Intel Rapid Disabled...
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Page 43: Trusted Computing Sub-Menu
BIOS Setup Trusted Computing Sub-Menu Aptio Setup Utility Advanced Enables or Disables Configuration BIOS support TPM SUPPORT [Disable] security device. O.S. will not show Security Current Status Information Device. SUPPORT TURNED OFF protocol INT1A interface will not be available. →← : Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select... -
Page 44: Sata Configuration Sub-Menu
BIOS Setup SATA Configuration Sub-Menu Aptio Setup Utility Advanced Determine how SATA controller(s) operate. SATA Mode Selection [AHCI] Serial ATA Port 0 Empty Software Preserve Unknown Serial ATA Port 1 Empty Software Preserve Unknown →← : Select Screen Serial ATA Port 2 Empty ↑↓: Select Item Software Preserve... -
Page 45: Intel (R) Rapid Start Technology Sub-Menu
BIOS Setup Intel (R) Rapid Start Technology Sub-Menu Aptio Setup Utility Advanced Enables or disable Intel Rapid Start Intel (R) Rapid Start Technology [Disabled] Technology →← : Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select –/+: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save &... -
Page 46: Usb Configuration Sub-Menu
BIOS Setup USB Configuration Sub-Menu Aptio Setup Utility Advanced Enables Legacy USB Configuration support. AUTO option disables USB Devices: legacy support if no USB 1 point devices are connected. Disable option will keep Legacy USB Support [Enabled] USB devices available USB3.0 Support [Enabled] only for EFI applications... -
Page 47: It8783F Super Io Configuration Sub-Menu
BIOS Setup IT8783F Super IO Configuration Sub-Menu Aptio Setup Utility Advanced Set Parameters of Serial Port 0 (COMA) IT8783F Super IO configuration IT8783F Super IO Chip IT8783F ►Serial Port 0 Configuration ►Serial Port 1 Configuration ►Serial Port 2 Configuration ►Serial Port 3 Configuration →←... -
Page 48: It8783F H/W Monitor Sub-Menu
BIOS Setup IT8783F H/W Monitor Sub-Menu Aptio Setup Utility Advanced Pc Health Status System temperature1 System temperature2 System temperature3 Fan1 Speed Fan2 Speed →← : Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Fan3 Speed VIN0 Enter: Select –/+: Change Opt. VIN1 VIN2 F1: General Help VIN3 F2: Previous Values... -
Page 49: Rf Device Control Configuration Sub-Menu
BIOS Setup RF Device Control Configuration Sub-Menu Aptio Setup Utility Advanced RF Device Control Setting RF Device Control GSM STATUS Present [Enabled] GPS STATUS Present →← : Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item [Enabled] BT STATUS Present Enter: Select –/+: Change Opt. BLUETOOTH [Enabled] WLAN STATUS... -
Page 50: Ec Thermal Control Sub-Menu
BIOS Setup EC Thermal Control Sub-Menu Aptio Setup Utility Advanced EC Thermal Control EC Thermal Control Setting Thermal cooling trip point [87 C] →← : Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select –/+: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save &... -
Page 51: Battery Recalibration Sub-Menu
BIOS Setup Battery Recalibration Sub-Menu Aptio Setup Utility Advanced Start Battery recalibration function Battery Recalibration Utility *For Main Battery Only! Calibration Frequency 0 Times 0x37 – 55 % Battery Capacity 0x80 – Charge Battery Charge Mode 0x04 – Normal Battery Learning Mode →←... -
Page 52: Chipset Menu
BIOS Setup Chipset Menu Aptio Setup Utility Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit System Agent (SA) ► System Agent (SA) Configuration Parameters ► PCH-IO Configuration →← : Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select –/+: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save &... -
Page 53: Graphics Configuration Sub-Menu
BIOS Setup Graphics Configuration Sub-Menu Aptio Setup Utility Chipset Graphics Configuration LCD Control IGFX VBIOS VERSION 2137 ►LCD Control →← : Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select –/+: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save &... -
Page 54: Pch-Io Configuration Sub-Menu
BIOS Setup PCH-IO Configuration Sub-Menu Aptio Setup Utility Chipset Enable or disable onboard Intel PCH RC Version 1.2.2.0 NIC. Intel PCH SKU Name QM67 Intel PCH Rev ID 05/B3 PCH LAN Controller [Enabled] →← : Select Screen Wake on LAN [Enabled] ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select... -
Page 55: Boot Menu
BIOS Setup Boot Menu Aptio Setup Utility Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit Set Boot Priority. Set Boot Priority 1st Boot Option [USB Floppy] 2nd Boot Option [Hard Disk: ] 3rd Boot Option [CD/DVD: ] 4th Boot Option [USB CD/DVD] →←... -
Page 56: Security Menu
BIOS Setup Security Menu Aptio Setup Utility Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit Administrator Password Description Password If ONLY the Administrator’s password is set, then this only limits access to Setup and is only asked for when entering Setup. -
Page 57: Hdd Security Configuration Sub-Menu
BIOS Setup HDD Security Configuration Sub-Menu Aptio Setup Utility Security HDD Password Description: User Password. Allows Access to Set, Modify and Clear Hard Disk User ***Advisable to Power and Master Password. User Password need to be Cycle System after installed for Enabling Security. Master password can be setting Hard Disk... - Page 58 BIOS Setup Resetting Password After typing an invalid user password three times, a message will show “HDD is locked”. Pressing “Enter” will leave the screen message. Press “F2” immediately to enter the BIOS setup where the lost users password could be cleared with the master password. Once the HDD is locked, users have no right to access.
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Page 59: Save & Exit Menu
BIOS Setup Save & Exit Menu Aptio Setup Utility Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit Exit system setup after Save Changes and Exit saving the changes Discard Changes and Exit Save Changes and Reset Discard Changes and Reset →←... -
Page 60: Chapter Five - Drivers And Applications
Drivers and Applications Chapter Five - Drivers and Applications The Utility DVD includes all the drivers for the installed devices in your notebook computer. Please consult the dealer if there is any driver missing. Also, through Device Manager in Windows, you are able to perform “Driver Update”... -
Page 61: Gigabit Lan
Drivers and Applications Gigabit LAN WiFi (Option) Bluetooth (Option) GPS (Option) WWAN (Option) TPM (Option) Chapter Five- 50... -
Page 62: Chapter Six - Specifications
Specifications Chapter Six - Specifications Platform Intel® Skylake-H Platform Intel® i7-6822EQ (4 MB Intel Smart Cache Memory) Intel® QM170 Memory Max. 32GB Industrial grade DDR4 SO-DIMM x 2, 2133MHz Display Standard: 15” XGA LCD with LED B/L Resolution: 1024 x 768 Brightness (min. -
Page 63: Touchpad
Specifications Touchpad Type: PS/2 Resistive Touchpad Life time: Over 5,000,000 strokes lifetime Hard Disk Drive (HDD) / Optional Solid State Drive (SSD) 2.5” (Removable) Type: Height: 9.5mm / 7mm Interface: SATAIII Optical Disk Drive (ODD) ... -
Page 64: Ac Adapter
Specifications AC Adapter AC Input: 100 - 240 V Frequency: 50/60 Hz DC Output: Maximum Power: 90 Watts Max. Output Dimension: 130mm (W) x 60mm (D) x 34mm (H) Weight: 430 g (0.9 lb.) Battery Primary Battery: ... -
Page 65: Materials And Recycling
Specifications Materials and Recycling Materials of the computer are as follows: Cabinet: Aluminum Alloy ADC-12 Magnesium Alloy AZ91D UL grade PC+ABS GE C6200 or TN-3813BW Bracket: Aluminum 5052 Steel with Nickel Plating or Stainless Steel S304 Cushion pad: Silicon Rubber ... -
Page 66: Chapter Seven - Optional Devices
Optional Devices Chapter Seven - Optional Devices Communication WiFi/Bluetooth: Intel Dual Band wireless- AC 8265 Board Form Factor: PCIe Half Mini Card Wi-Fi Certified: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Bluetooth: Supports BT 2.1, 2.1+EDR, 3.0, 3.0+HS, 4.0 (BLE) Interface: PCIe (WiFi)/USB (BT) ... -
Page 67: Vehicle Adapter
Optional Devices Vehicle Adapter EVA1275 External Vehicle Adaptor DC Input Range: 12 ~ 32 V DC Output Voltage: 19 V Output Current: 5 A (at 28 V Input Voltage) Ripple Voltage: 200 mA Input Reverse Voltage Protection Output Overvoltage Protection Short-Circuit Protection and Current Limit Complying with MIL-461F Complying with MIL-1275D... -
Page 68: Nd Hdd
Optional Devices Trade-off with ODD; set as SATA primary slave drive. Removable ODD for disks playing Compatible with VCD-ROM, DVD-ROM, and etc. KB Dust Cover KB Dust Cover is available for standard Keyboard Dual Battery Charger RT202D This charger provides two slots for charging the Primary and Secondary Batteries respectively. -
Page 69: Trust Platform Module (Tpm)
Optional Devices Trust Platform Module (TPM) There is an optional Trust Platform Module (TPM) equipped with this notebook computer for users to strengthen the security. The TPM module can support to -20ºC environment of operating temperature. 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. -
Page 70: Chapter Eight - Maintenance And Service
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. -
Page 71: Rma Service
Maintenance and Service RMA Service If troubleshooting steps are unsuccessful, consult your dealer for RMA. Shipping instructions: Remove any personal disks or other media. Use the original shipping container and packing materials, if possible. If the original packing materials are not available, wrap the equipment with soft material (e.g.
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