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DR886EX
USER'S GUIDE

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  • Page 1 TABLET COMPUTER DR886EX USER’S GUIDE...
  • Page 2 Copyright © 2007 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.
  • Page 3 EMC and Safety Notice 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.
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT NOTE (CO-LOCATION) FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. SAR Exposure This device has been tested for compliance with FCC RF Exposure (SAR) limits in typical flat configurations.
  • Page 5 CE Declaration of Conformity Is herewith 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 (89/336/EEC), Low- voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) and the Amendment Directive (93/68/EEC), the procedures given in European Council Directive 99/5/EC and 89/3360EEC.
  • Page 6 Power Conservation This computer consumes less power than conventional computers; however, power consumption can be further reduced by properly configuring the Power Management Setups. It is recommended that the power saving functions be enabled even not running on battery power. Please read the power saving features and the setting procedures described in this manual for setting your computer.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS GETTING STARTED ........................1 ..........................1 NPACKING ..........................2 UICK HECK ......................3 ONTROLS AND NDICATORS COMPONENTS AND OPERATIONS ..................7 ............................. 7 OCATION ..........................7 UGGEDNESS ........................7 PERATING YSTEMS AC A ..........................8 DAPTER ............................8 ATTERY POST........................
  • Page 8 ............................ 21 ATTERY ........................22 EYPAD EYBOARD ) ....................22 EHICLE DAPTER OPTIONAL DL-8I/DL-8M ( ) ..................22 OCKLIGHT OPTIONAL ) ......................23 TAND OPTIONAL ...................... 23 ATERIALS AND ECYCLING ........................23 NVIRONMENTAL BIOS SETUP ..........................24 ..........................24 IDE C ..................

  • Page 10: Getting Started

    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 • AC Adapter • AC Power Cord • Utility Diskettes or CD • User's Guide •...

  • Page 11: Quick Check

    Getting Started Quick Check • Insert the battery into compartment; fix the screw till battery is in position. • Attach the AC adapter and charge battery for at least 10 minutes. Turn ON the computer by pressing the power button. Notice: •...

  • Page 12: Controls And Indicators

    Getting Started Controls and Indicators Note: Some of the functions are optional. Front F1~F6: Function keys, blue font are alternative functions enabled by pressing Fn and the key simultaneously To enable alternative function keys Sleep button (refer “Timeout/Standby/Wake up”) Display brightness decrease Display brightness increase Power button (refer “Timeout/Standby/Wake up”)
  • Page 13 Getting Started Battery charge/Heater activity indicator Charging OFF: Battery full (when no battery installed it’s off, too) Flash: Heater active (heater is an optional device) HDD (Hard Disk Drive) activity indicator Power indicator Rear 1. Secondary battery connector...
  • Page 14 Getting Started 1. Battery 2. GigaLAN 3. USB (Universal Serial Bus) 4. PCMCIA slots Right 1. DC jack (2 pin for DR886EX-I, 3 pin for DR886EX-M) 2. Serial port (COM1)
  • Page 15 Getting Started 1. HDD 2. Kensington lock slot Bottom 1. Docking connector 2. External antenna jack (optional)

  • Page 16: Components And Operations

    Components and Operations COMPONENTS AND OPERATIONS 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.). •...

  • Page 17: Ac Adapter

    Components and Operations “Hibernation”, “Battery Gauge” etc. would not work under such operating systems. ACPI: Advanced Configurations and Power Interface APM: Advanced Power Management AC Adapter The AC adapter performs two functions: • It powers the computer from an external AC source. •...
  • Page 18 Components and Operations • Setup power saving functions in Windows “Power Management” options (e.g. Windows 98/2000/ME/XP “Power Management Options”). • Setup power saving functions in BIOS “Power Management Setup”(mainly for non-ACPI/APM operating systems). • Lower the intensity of the display by brightness control. •...

  • Page 19: Boot Up And Post

    Components and Operations Note: Battery characteristic varies 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 decreasing 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.

  • Page 20: Timeout/Standby/Wake Up

    Components and Operations The ROM BIOS Power On Self-Test (POST) Each time the computer powers on, BIOS automatically performs a self-test of its memory and hardware devices. Timeout/Standby/Wake up In Windows Control Panel Power Options you may set preferred options. If timeouts are set, the sequences of function are as follows: •...

  • Page 21: Rtc

    Components and Operations Battery backed up RTC (Real Time Clock/Calendar) is a built-in CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) chip on-board. 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 22: Hard Disk Drive

    Components and Operations To re-install the modules: Gently push the module into the slot. Fasten the screw to fix the module. Make sure the O-rings are firmly fixed. No sealant is necessary for the O-rings. Hard Disk Drive The Hard Disk Drive (HDD) is a 2.5” type standard Serial ATA interface data storage device.

  • Page 23: Pcmcia Card

    Components and Operations PCMCIA Card The computer supports 1x type-II PCMCIA card. To remove the card, push the eject button. The eject button can hide into the compartment by pushing it inward gently. Express Card The computer supports 1x Express card. To remove the card, push the eject button.

  • Page 24: Floppy Disk Drive (Optional)

    Components and Operations Track point: The track point is functionally equivalent to a mouse. Pushing the track point may move the cursor on the screen. The 2 buttons act same as mouse buttons. Backlight: Press [I-O] key for approximately 1 second turns keyboard backlight ON or OFF. Floppy Disk Drive (optional) The USB 3.5"...
  • Page 25 Components and Operations 1. Docking connector Bottom and Left: 1. Audio jacks (Microphone/Speaker) 2. RGB port 3. Modem jack (RJ11) 4. LAN jack (option) 5. Serial port (COM3) 6. USB port 1, 2 (standard type) 7. USB port 3, 4 (proprietary sealed type) 8.

  • Page 26: Stand Unit (Optional)

    Components and Operations Stand Unit (optional) Stand unit can hold the system unit and Docklight with adjustable view angle. It can be used in office or in vehicle. There are 2 configuration options: • Stand unit only to accept system unit. •...

  • Page 27: Optional Devices

    Optional Devices OPTIONAL DEVICES Memory Card The memory card will expand main memory to facilitate better system performance. The cards are available as following: 512MB, 1GB, 2GB Battery A Lithium Ion rechargeable 2 battery may mount on the rear. It has 1.5 times capacity of primary battery and same Smart Battery compliance.

  • Page 28: Docklight

    Optional Devices Docklight Ports: Serial x 2, USB x 4, LAN(option), Modem, RGB, Microphone, and DC jack. The Docklight can attach to computer or stand unit for mobile or stationary operation. Stand Unit This acts as computer holder for office or vehicle operation and can work with or without Docklight.

  • Page 29: Specifications

    Specifications SPECIFICATIONS System Unit CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo(FPGA) or Intel Core2 Duo ULV U7500 1.1GHz -Processor Memory: System memory Standard: 512MB Expandable: 2GB Cache memory Internal level-II 2MB Video memory 224MB (shared RAM) Display: The display is a SVGA compatible LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) of 800 x 600 dots (horizontal x vertical) or XGA 1024 x 786.

  • Page 30: Ac Adapter

    Specifications I/O Ports: Serial port (DB9) Giga LAN jack for optional LAN card 1 type-II PCMCIA slots +1 Express slot or 2 type II PCMCIA slots Docking port USB port DC jack Dimensions and Weight: Width: 250mm (9.8”) Depth: 190mm (7.4”) Height: 42mm (1.65”) Weight:...

  • Page 31: Keypad/Keyboard

    Specifications Type: 9 x 18650 cells Lithium Ion Capacity: 11.1V 6600mAH Dimension: 150 mm (W) x 90 mm (D) x 20 mm (H) Weight: 500 g (1.1 1b.) Keypad/Keyboard Embedded Keypad: Function keys: F1~F6 Optional External USB Keyboard: Number of keys: Key travel: 1.5 mm Function:...

  • Page 32: Stand Unit (Optional)

    Specifications Stand Unit (optional) Dimensions: 240 mm (9.4” W) x 290mm (11.4” D) x 150mm (5.9” H) Weight: 1.6Kg (3.5 lb.) approximately Materials and Recycling Materials of the computer are as follows: Cabinet: Magnesium alloy AZ91D UL grade PC+ABS GE C2800 or TN-3813BW Bracket: Aluminum 5052 Steel with Nickel plating...

  • Page 33: Bios Setup

    BIOS Setup 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 Phoenix TrustedCore(tm) Setup Utility Main Advanced...

  • Page 34: Ide Channel 0 Master Sub-Menu

    BIOS Setup Legacy Diskette A Disabled Select floppy type. Note that 1.25 MB 3½” references a 1024 360 Kb " ¼ byte/sector Japanese media 1.2 MB " ¼ format. The 1.25MB, 3½" diskette requires a 3-Mode floppy-disk 720 Kb 3½" drive.

  • Page 35: Ide Channel 0 Slave Sub-Menu

    BIOS Setup CD-ROM = a CD-ROM drive is CD-ROM installed here. IDE Removable ATAPI Removable = removable Other ATAPI disk drive is installed here. User This setting enables or disables 32 32 Bit I/O Disabled bit IDE data transfers. Enabled IDE Channel 0 Slave Sub-Menu Phoenix TrustedCore(tm) Setup Utility Main...

  • Page 36: Sata Port 0 Sub-Menu

    BIOS Setup CD-ROM = a CD-ROM drive is CD-ROM installed here. IDE Removable ATAPI Removable = removable Other ATAPI disk drive is installed here. User This setting enables or disables 32 32 Bit I/O Disabled bit IDE data transfers. Enabled SATA Port 0 Sub-Menu Phoenix TrustedCore(tm) Setup Utility Main...

  • Page 37: Sata Port 1 Sub-Menu

    BIOS Setup CD-ROM = a CD-ROM drive is CD-ROM installed here. IDE Removable ATAPI Removable = removable Other ATAPI disk drive is installed here. User This setting enables or disables 32 32 Bit I/O Disabled bit IDE data transfers. Enabled SATA Port 1 Sub-Menu Phoenix TrustedCore(tm) Setup Utility Main...
  • Page 38 BIOS Setup CD-ROM = a CD-ROM drive is CD-ROM installed here. IDE Removable ATAPI Removable = removable Other ATAPI disk drive is installed here. User This setting enables or disables 32 32 Bit I/O Disabled bit IDE data transfers. Enabled The General Help Window Pressing <F1>...

  • Page 39: Advanced Menu

    BIOS Setup Advanced Menu Phoenix TrustedCore(tm) Setup Utility Main Advanced Security TPM State Boot Exit Item Specific Help Legacy USB Support: [Enabled] Summary screen: [Disabled] Display the diagnostic Boot-time Diagnostic Screen: [Enabled] screen during boot QuickBoot Mode: [Enabled] Extended Memory Testing [Just zero it] IGD –...
  • Page 40 BIOS Setup Extended Memory Normal Determines which type of tests Testing will be performed on extended Just zero it memory (above 1M). None IGD – Boot Type VBIOS Default Select the Video Device that will be activated during POST CRT+LFP LFP-SDVO TV-SDVO CRT+LFP-SDVO...
  • Page 41 BIOS Setup found. Note that if Root Port 1 is disabled, Root Ports 2-4 will be disabled as well. USB – Device 29, Disabled Control USB 2.0 functionality Function 7 through this Setup Item Enable Passive Cooling Trip Disabled This value controls the Point temperature of the ACPI Passive 15 C...

  • Page 42: Sio Smc227 Configuration Sub-Menu

    BIOS Setup SIO SMC227 CONFIGURATION Sub-Menu Phoenix TrustedCore(tm) Setup Utility Advanced SIO SMC227 CONFIGURATION Item Specific Help COM1 port: [3F8-IRQ 4] Configure COM1 using COM1 mode: [RS232] device options: COM2 port: [2F8-IRQ 3] [Disabled] COM2 mode: [RS232] No configuration COM3 port: [3E8-IRQ 10] COM3 mode: [RS232]...
  • Page 43 BIOS Setup COM1 mode RS485 Configure UART mode options: RS422 RS232 [RS232]：External Device TTL1 [TTL1]：Internal Device [RS422]：External Device [RS485]：External Device Configure COM2 using device COM2 port Disabled options: 2F8-IRQ 3 [Disabled] No configuration [2F8-IRQ 3] Set the base I/O address for COM2 COM2 mode RS485...
  • Page 44 BIOS Setup [Disabled] No configuration [3E8-IRQ 10] Set the base I/O address for COM3 COM3 mode RS485 Configure UART mode options: RS422 RS232 [RS232]：External Device TTL3 [TTL3]：Internal Device [RS422]：External Device [RS485]：External Devic Configure COM4 using device COM4 port Disabled options: 2E8-IRQ 5 [Disabled] No configuration...
  • Page 45 BIOS Setup [RS422]：External Device [RS485]：External Devic Configure Printer1 device Printer1 Disabled options: 378-IRQ 4 [Disabled] No configuration [378-IRQ 7] Set the base I/O address for Printer1 Printer1 mode Standard Configure Printer1 mode options: Standard Printer2 Disabled Configure Printer2 device options: [Disabled] No configuration [3BC]...

  • Page 46: Security Menu

    BIOS Setup Security Menu Warning: If you forget user/supervisor password, the computer has to send back to manufacturer and replace EEPROM to make it work again. Phoenix TrustedCore(tm) Setup Utility Main Advanced Security TPM State Boot Exit Item Specific Help Processor Serial Number [Disabled] Fixed disk boot sector:...

  • Page 47: For Most Frequently Altered Setup "Rf Security Control " Please Refer Following :38

    BIOS Setup USB Interface Disabled Control the listed USB Functions by setting the item to the desired Enabled value. AC97 Audio Interface Disabled Control Detection of the AC97 Audio Device. Auto Auto = AC97 Audio will be enabled if present, disabled otherwise.

  • Page 48: Rf Security Control Sub-Menu

    BIOS Setup RF Security Control Sub-Menu Phoenix TrustedCore(tm) Setup Utility Security RF Security Control: Item Specific Help Wireless Lan: [Disabled] Wireless Lan Control GPRS: [Disabled] GPS: [Disabled] Blue Tooth: [Disabled] Help Select Item –/+ Change Values Setup Defaults ↑↓ Esc Exit Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu...

  • Page 49: Tpm State Menu

    BIOS Setup TPM State Menu Phoenix TrustedCore(tm) Setup Utility Main Advanced Security TPM State Boot Exit Item Specific Help Current TPM State: Enabled and Deactivated Change TPM State: [No Change] Change TPM State Help Select Item –/+ Change Values Setup Defaults ↑↓...

  • Page 50: Boot Menu

    BIOS Setup Boot Menu Phoenix TrustedCore(tm) Setup Utility Main Advanced Security TPM State Boot Exit Item Specific Help Boot priority order: 1: USB KEY: 2: USB FDC: Keys used to view or 3: USB HDD: configure devices: 4: IDE CD: Up and Down arrows select 5: IDE HDD: a device.

  • Page 51: Exit Menu

    BIOS Setup Exit Menu Phoenix TrustedCore(tm) Setup Utility Main Advance Security TPM State Boot Exit Item Specific Help Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Exit System Setup and save Discard Changes your changes to CMOS. Save Changes Help Select Item –/+...

  • Page 52: Utilities And Drivers

    Utilities and Drivers UTILITIES AND DRIVERS Note: Most device drivers are available in Windows 2000/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. Consult dealer if any driver is missing.

  • Page 53: Audio Driver

    Utilities and Drivers 1280x 1024x 16-bit color 1280x 1024x 24-bit color 1280x 1024x 32-bit color 1600x 1200x 16-bit color 1600x 1200x 24-bit color 1600x 1200x 32-bit color 2048x 1536x 16-bit color 2048x 1536x 24-bit color 2048x 1536x 32-bit color The table lists typical display modes only. The system also supports standard video modes with lower resolution and color.

  • Page 54: Cd-Rom Driver

    Utilities and Drivers Then cancel the prompt of installation wizard to setup the driver from the CD (\DR8EX\Driver\Touchscreen\DP9000\2kxpVista3264\PM..Universal…v1.0.0.8 then follow the prompt to complete installation and restart. CD-ROM Driver In Windows 2000/XP, you don’t need to install drivers, because it is included in the drivers list.

  • Page 55: Wireless Manager

    Input Management Services Note: 1. This utility is valid for only Windows XP and/or Windows 2000. 2.“Function Key Manager” is better for tablet, DR886EX, but not for RT786. Install: 1. Run setup.exe from the directory of “Input Management Services”, and then follows the prompt to complete.
  • Page 56 Utilities and Drivers automatically when you logon, however, On-Screen keyboard will disappear after password is input and enter the state of authentication. Launch: Launch Function Key Manager, and this window will be shown: As “Function Key Manager” is titled, there are eight function keys (from F1 to F8) could be defined by users.
  • Page 57 Utilities and Drivers 1. Open / Execute a file Select a file from the pop-up window. Set the proper file type if necessary, Batch File (*.bat) is the default. 2. Open a URL in default browser Input the address of the web site, e.g., www.crete.com.tw 3.
  • Page 58 Utilities and Drivers 6. Change display output Switch display output among LCD, CRT and DVI. Just only one single mode can exist. “Enable External Monitor”, “Enable Notebook Display”, and “Enable External DVI” are the candidates. Please connect the external monitor and or external DVI before launching this function.
  • Page 59 Utilities and Drivers In the “Hot Keys”, activate “Enable Hot Keys”. In the “Rotation”, activate “Enable Rotation” and set the “Rotation Views” to “Normal”...
  • Page 60 Utilities and Drivers It is recommended that to set a Function Key to work as “Rotate Screen” with parameter of “Normal” when you have set other keys to act as “Rotate Screen” with parameter of “90”, “180” or “270”. So you could change display between “Normal”...
  • Page 61 Utilities and Drivers If you rotate screen to “Normal”, the “System Properties” windows will pop up. 8. Change Desktop Background Color Used to change background color to make display more readable in the day or night. Select a color from the pop-up color palette. 9.
  • Page 62 Utilities and Drivers You can toggle this function key to enable/disable the on-screen keyboard. 11. Toggle function 2 This is only for “F1” in “Function 1” and no parameter has to be added. You can toggle this “F1” to launch the function key between “Function 1” and “Function 2”.

  • Page 63: Maintenance / Service

    Maintenance/Service MAINTENANCE / SERVICE Cleaning ALWAYS turn OFF the power, unplug the power cord 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.
  • Page 64 Maintenance/Service 4. Include a sheet with the following information: (Note: please keep a copy of this sheet for your records) Name • Address • Unit serial number • Place and date of purchase or the original invoice number • Date of failure •...
  • Page 65 Recycled / Recycleable Printed in Taiwan...

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