Pokini N15b User Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Pokini Manuals
  4. Laptop
  5. N15b
  6. User manual

Pokini N15b User Manual

Rugged notebook
Hide thumbs
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Rugged Notebook N15b
User Manual

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the N15b and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Related Manuals for Pokini N15b

Summary of Contents for Pokini N15b

  • Page 1 Rugged Notebook N15b User Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents BEFORE YOU START ........................................... PACKAGE CONTENTS ..........................................PRODUCT OVERVIEW ..........................................STATUS INDICATORS ..........................................GETTING STARTED INSTALLING THE BATTERY ........................................USING THE OPTICAL DISC DRIVE (ODD) ................................... USING THE STORAGE DRIVE ......................................... CONNECTING THE POWER ........................................STARTING YOUR NOTEBOOK ........................................USING THE KEYBOARD ..........................................

  • Page 3: Before You Start

    ENGLISH Before You Start Congratulations on your purchase of this notebook . This semi-rugged notebook is portable and provides users with maximum mobile computing experience in a wide range of working environments. Before you begin using your notebook , read this chapter to familiarize yourself with the main components installed in the system.

  • Page 4: Product Overview

    Product Overview Front View Microphones Record the surrounding sound. Web camera Use for video conference. Display screen Provide visual output. Power button Press to turn your notebook on or off. Keyboard Press the keys to input information. Touch Pad Use to point, select, drag, or scroll objects on the screen. Touch pad button Press to select objects or display a shortcut menu.
  • Page 5 ENGLISH Back View Battery latch Slide to the unlock position to release the battery. Battery compartment Install the battery. Speakers Emit sound. CTO door Remove the door to access the SIM card slot.
  • Page 6 Right View Use to insert memory cards to transfer pictures, music, and data Card reader between your notebookand flash compatible devices. Thecard reader supports SD (Secure Digital), SDXC, Mini-SD (with adapter). Earphone jack Connect headphones or external speakers. USB 3.1 (type A) ports(x2) Connect USB 3.1 (Gen.1) peripheral devices.

  • Page 7: Status Indicators

    ENGLISH Rear View USB 3.1 (type A) port Connect USB 3.1 (Gen2) peripheral devices. USB 3.1 (type C) port Connect USB 3.1 (Gen2) peripheral devices. RJ 45 port Connect to a local area network (LAN) using an Ethernet cable. HDMI output port Connect an HDMI device such as an external HDMI LCD TV.

  • Page 8: Getting Started

    Getting Started This chapter will help you get started using the device. CAUTION! Before any internal installation procedures are carried out on the system, make sure the system is turned off and cooled down for 5 minutes. Failing to turn off the system before opening it can cause permanent damage to the system and serious or fatal inju ry to the user.
  • Page 9 ENGLISH 2. Push completely until the battery locks into place. 3. Slide the latch to the lock position ( ) to secure the battery. Charging the Battery The Lithium-ion battery is not fully-charged upon purchase.months of usage. To charge the battery, follow the steps below: 1.
  • Page 10 Checking the Battery Level It is important that you monitor the battery status regularly to ensure you do not run out of power at a critical moment. To check the remaining battery power, click the battery icon () on the system tray. The battery screen appears, as shown on the right: When to replace the Battery Pack The battery performance gradually decreases over time and usage.
  • Page 11 ENGLISH 2. Remove the battery out of the battery compartment.

  • Page 12: Using The Optical Disc Drive (Odd)

    Using the Optical Disc Drive (ODD) You can use the optical disk drive (ODD) to play or record DVD or CD disc. Placing a Disk To place a disk, follow the steps below: 1. Open the ODD cover. 2. Press the Eject button to eject the tray. 3.

  • Page 13: Using The Storage Drive

    ENGLISH Using the Storage Drive Replacing the Storage Drive To replace the storage drive, follow the steps below: 1. Remove the screws securing the HDD compartment door to the device. 2. Remove the HDD compartment door.
  • Page 14 3. Use the pull tab to release the HDD module from the HDD compartment. DO NOT remove the HDD module yet! 4. Disconnect the HDD module from the mainboard connector. 5. Connect the HDD module to the mainboard connector (visible inside the HDD compartment).
  • Page 15 ENGLISH 6. Lower the HDD module into its compartment. 7. Replace the HDD compartment cover. 8. Secure the HDD compartment cover to the device with the screws.

  • Page 16: Connecting The Power

    Connecting to Power Your notebook can be powered up using the AC adapter or the Lithium-ion battery. Connecting the AC Adapter The AC adapter powers up your notebook and charges the battery. 1. Connect the AC adapter to the DC-in jack on your notebook. 2.
  • Page 17 ENGLISH Configuring the Power Settings 1. Right-click the battery icon ( ) on the system tray. Then select Power Options. 2. Select Change plan settings to customize a power plan. 3. Change the desired sleep and display settings. Then select Save changes.

  • Page 18: Starting Your Notebook

    Starting Your Notebook Turning On Your Device 1. To open the display panel, lift the cover lid up to upright position. 2. Press the button until the Power LED lights up. Turning Off Your Device It is important to properly shut down your notebook to avoid the loss of unsaved data. To shut down your notebook, do the following: Click >...

  • Page 19: Using The Keyboard

    ENGLISH Using the Keyboard NO. Keys Description These function keys are used to perform designated tasks. The tasks for each Function keys key may vary from one application to another. [Fn] Press the [Fn] key in combination with other keys to execute a command. [Fn] + F1 Enables/Disables the Bluetooth function.
  • Page 20 Using the Keyboard The touch pad is a cursor-pointing device that provides all the features of a two-button mouse. Its primary function is to move the cursor around the screen. You can also point, select, or drag items or objects on the screen. Main touchpad Left button Right button...

  • Page 21: Operating Your Notebook

    ENGLISH Operating Your Notebook This chapter will guide you through how to use your notebook. Using the Camera Using the Camera application, you can use this notebook to take photos or videos. Opening Camera App To access the Camera application, do one of the following: >...
  • Page 22 Taking Photos Click to capture a photo. Recording Videos 1. Click to switch to Video mode. NOTE • You can also toggle and press Enter to switch to Video mode.
  • Page 23 ENGLISH 2. Click to start recording a video, as shown on the previous page. The recording time appears on the bottom of the screen. 3. During the video recording, you can do the following: • Click to pause the recording. Then click to resume.
  • Page 24 Setting Photo Timer Click to toggle the desired time delay. • : Self-timer is off • : 2-second self-timer • : 5-second self-timer • : 10-second self-timer Configuring Camera Settings 1. Click to enter the Settings menu.
  • Page 25 ENGLISH 2. Select the desired menu option and setting. Menu Option Description When I press and hold the camera Select an action when you press and hold the camera button. button Photos Quality Set the photo resolution. Framing grid Show or hide the framing grid lines. When the setting is set to On, the system will keep taking photos Time lapse until the Camera button is pressed a second time.

  • Page 26: Making Connections Installing The Memory Card

    Making Connections This chapter will guide you through installing peripheral devices to maximize the use of your notebook. Installing the Memory Card Your notebook supports different types of memory cards to provide faster data transfer. Supported types: SD card, SDXC card, and Mini-SD card (with adapter). 1.

  • Page 27: Using The Sim Card

    ENGLISH Using the SIM Card You can use a SIM card for wireless internet access. NOTE • Check the availability of service and data plan rates with your network service provider. • Make sure to turn off the notebook before inserting the SIM card. 1.
  • Page 28 3. Push the SIM card slot forward to release it from the latch. 4. Lift the SIM card slot upward. 5. Slide a SIM card into the SIM card slot.
  • Page 29 ENGLISH 6. Gently place down the SIM card slot. 7. Push the SIM card slot backward until it locks into place. 8. Replace the CTO door. Then secure the CTO door using the screws.

  • Page 30: Using The Smart Card

    Using the Smart Card Your notebook is equipped with a built-in smart card reader that allows you to make secure purchases, store security informa- tion, and provide identification and information using a smart card. 1. Open the I/O port cover. 2.

  • Page 31: Connecting Usb Devices

    ENGLISH Connecting USB Devices You can connect your notebook to other USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, digital camera, printer, or an external storage drive. 1. Open the I/O port cover. 2. Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB port of your device or connect the device directly to the USB port. 3.

  • Page 32: Connecting To External Displays

    Connecting to External Displays You can connect an additional display to your notebook by using the HDMI or VGA cable. 1. Open the I/O port cover. 2. Connect one end of the HDMI or VGA cable to its corresponding port on your device. 3.

  • Page 33: Connecting To Wireless Connections

    ENGLISH Connecting to Wireless Connections You can connect your notebook to a Bluetooth device, wireless local area network (WLAN), or WWAN. 1. Open the I/O port cover. 2. Connect one end of the HDMI or VGA cable to its corresponding port on your device. NOTE •...
  • Page 34 4. The Bluetooth and other devices screen appears. Click Add Bluetooth or other device. 5. The Add a device screen appears. Click Bluetooth.
  • Page 35 ENGLISH 6. Select the desired device to pair and then click Connect to confirm the pairing code (PIN). Confirm the pairing code also in the other Bluetooth device to establish the connection. 7. After pairing is complete, click Done. NOTE •...
  • Page 36 Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network Your notebook comes with a WLAN module. A wireless network can be added either when the network is detected or by manu- ally entering the settings information. To connect, follow the steps below: 1.
  • Page 37 ENGLISH Connecting to a Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) The WWAN function allows your notebook to connect to the Internet using mobile or cellular data networks. To connect, follow the steps below: 1. Insert a valid SIM card into the SIM card slot (refer to page 35). 2.

  • Page 38: Using The Bios Setup Utility

    If your notebook is already on, shut down your notebook completely (power off), restart it, and then press the Delete button on the keyboard to enter the setup utility. Selecting the Boot Device Restart your notebook and press the F12 button on the keyboard when the Pokini Rugged logo appears. Then select the boot device. Navigating and Entering Information in BIOS...

  • Page 39: Main Menu

    ENGLISH Main Menu The Main Menu displays the device’s system overview information, including the system date and time. Item Description BIOS Information Display the BIOS version detected during boot up. Display the CPU type and speed, total memory, mainboard version, System Information UEFI Firmware version, processor type, ME FW version, ME Firm- ware SKU, serial number, and UUID.

  • Page 40: Advanced Menu

    Advanced Menu The Advanced Menu allows you to configure specific system settings. Item Description Configure the CPU parameters. For details, refer to CPU Configura- CPU Configurations tions on page 51. Configure the device settings including USB ports (1 - 4), LAN, SD Device Configura- card reader, TPM device, HD audio, smart card, front camera, wire- tions...
  • Page 41 ENGLISH CPU Configurations Select this option to configure the CPU parameters. Description Item State Intel (VMX) Enabled Turn on the function. The default value is [Enabled]. Virtualization Tech. Disabled Turn off the function. Enabled Turn on the function. The default value is [Enabled]. VT-d Disabled Turn off the function.
  • Page 42 Description Item State Enabled Turn on the function. HD Audio Disabled Turn off the function. Enabled Turn on the function. Smart Card Reader Disabled Turn off the function. Enabled Turn on the function. Front Camera Disabled Turn off the function. Enabled Turn off the function.

  • Page 43: Boot Menu

    ENGLISH Boot Menu The Boot Menu allows you to configure the boot settings and boot sequence. Item Description Bootup NumLock Select the keyboard NumLock state. State Launch CSM Enable/Disable CSM support. Launch Network Select the LAN PXE boot mode. PXE OpRom Option ROM Set the display mode for Option ROM messages.

  • Page 44: Security Menu

    Security Menu The Security Menu allows you to set the Administrator password and configure the Secure Boot settings. Item Description Administrator Set the administrator password. Password Secure Boot Customize the Secure Boot settings.

  • Page 45: Save & Exit Menu

    ENGLISH Save & Exit Menu The Save & Exit Menu allows you to save/discard the changes and restore the default values for all setup options before leaving the BIOS Setup Menu. Item Description Save Changes and Reset the system after saving any changes. Reset Discard Changes Reset the system setup without saving any changes.

  • Page 46: Maintaining And Caring For Your Notebook

    Maintaining and Caring for Your Note- book Taking care of your notebook will reduce the risk of damage to your device and ensure that it operates properly. To help you maintain the quality and function of your notebook, this chapter provides guidelines on how to protect, store, clean, and travel with your device.

  • Page 47: Cleaning Your Notebook

    ENGLISH Battery Pack Guidelines • Do not expose the battery to temperatures below 0°C (32°F) or above 46°C (115°F). This may adversely affect the battery pack. • While the battery may not provide 100% capacity at temperature extremes, its capacity is restored when the battery tem- perature return to a normal range, around 20°C (68°F).
  • Page 48 Traveling With Your Notebook Before traveling with your notebook, make sure you prepare and follow the precautions described below: • Back up the data on your hard drive to a flash drive or other storage device. As an added precaution, bring an extra copy of your important data.

  • Page 49: Troubleshooting

    ENGLISH Troubleshooting This chapter advises you on what actions to take when solving common computer problems that may be caused by issues with hardware or software. Preliminary Checklist Here are the initial steps you should follow before taking further action when encountering any problem: 1.

  • Page 50: Display Problems

    The gas gauge reads “full,” but the charging LED is still lit. • If you charge your battery daily, rely on the gas gauge reading to determine battery capacity. The charging process may continue even if the gas gauge reads full. External power can be removed because the battery is virtually full. My battery seems to have less and less capacity.
  • Page 51 ENGLISH 2. On the SETTINGS page, click Update & security > Recovery. 3. Click Get started to start the recovering process. 4. Choose one of the following options: • Keep my files: Remove the apps and settings, but it keeps your personal files. The process will take approximately 3~4 hours.
  • Page 52 6. Click Reset to reset your notebook. NOTE • If below message appears, you need a recovery media and then follow the steps 1 to 6. • To create a recovery media, open Control Panel (View by: Large icons or Small icons) > Recovery > Create a recovery drive. If prompted, click Yes to “Do you want to allow this app to make changes to your device?”...

  • Page 53: Other Problems

    ENGLISH Other Problems The device won’t turn on. • Make sure a fully charged battery is properly installed. • Connect external power to charge the battery if it is not charged. • If you are using the AC adapter check the electrical outlet you are using to make sure it is working properly. •...

  • Page 54: Appendix Copyright

    Information is subject to change without prior notice. Specifications Model Name N15b – MIL STD 810G certified (Drop, Shock, Vibration, Dust, Altitude, High/Low Temperature, Humidity) –...
  • Page 55 ENGLISH – Integrated 10/100/1000 Ethernet – Intel® Dual Band Wireless AC 9260 COMMUNICATONS – (802.11a/b/g/n/ac) – Bluetooth® V5.0 – Optional GPS and 4G LTE multi carrier mobile broadband – TPM 2.0 – NIST BIOS compliant SECURITY – Smart card reader default –...

  • Page 56: Regulatory Statatement

    Regulatory Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to 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 can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the in- structions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
  • Page 57 ENGLISH CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASERSCHUTZKLASSE 1 PRODUKT TO EN60825 CAUTION THIS APPLIANCE CONTAINS A LASER SYSTEM AND IS CLASSIFIED AS A "CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT.” TO USE THIS MODEL PROPERLY, READ THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL CAREFULLY AND KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
  • Page 58 WARNING! To reduce potential safety issues, only the AC adapter provided with the product, a replacement AC adapter provided by Pokini, or an AC adapter purchased as an accessory from Pokini should be used with the product. AVERTISSEMENT CONCERNANT L’ADAPTATEUR LE ORDINATEUR PORTABLE DOIT ÊTRE UTILISÉE AVEC UN ADAPTATEUR SECTEUR CA DÉDIÉ.

  • Page 59: Safety Instructions

    ENGLISH Safety Instructions These safety instructions should always be observed to ensure safe operation when handling the device. • Do not place this device on an unstable table or surface. The device may fall, causing serious damage to its housing and components. •...
  • Page 60 Instructions de sécurité Ces instructions de sécurité doivent toujours être suivies pour assurer le fonctionnement sûr de l’appareil lors de sa manipulation. • Ne placez pas cet appareil sur une table ou surface instable. L’appareil pourrait tomber et causer des dégâts sérieux à...
  • Page 61 ENGLISH V 1.0 / 3-2020 All rights reserved. © EXTRA Computer GmbH Brühlstr. 12 89537 Giengen-Sachsenhausen Deutschland / Germany...

Table of Contents