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A320S SERIES
NOTEBOOK
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
11-Sep-01

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  • Page 1 A320S SERIES NOTEBOOK OPERATOR’S MANUAL 11-Sep-01...
  • Page 2 P/N: 799001122010...
  • Page 3 All the information contained herein is believed to be complete and reliable as of the printing date. MTC reserves the right to make changes to this manual or product specifications without obligation to notify any person of such changes.
  • Page 4 A320S Notebook Operator's Manual Noticce for Users in the USA Class B Regulations Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement NOTE: 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 design to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 5 A320S Notebook Operator's Manual Products with the CE Marking comply with both the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European Community. Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European Norms: l EN50081-1: Electromagnetic compatibility-Generic emmision standard l EN55022: conducted Emission, Radiated Emission l EN61000-3-2: Current Harmonic...
  • Page 6 A320S Notebook Operator's Manual Record of Changes CHANGE DATE TITLE OR BRIEF DESCRIPTION ENTERED BY 25 July, 2000 Initial Release 06, Dec, 2000 Add Windows 2000 Rev.01...
  • Page 7 A320S Notebook Operator's Manual Preface Rev.01...
  • Page 8: Contents

    A320S Notebook Operator's Manual This is the A320S Series Notebook Operation Guide. Contents This manual contains information for personnel using the A320S Series notebook computer. Readers should have a basic understanding of Windows 98 operating system installed on the computer when reading this document. With the exception of the SETUP configuration program, which is part of the system firmware, this manual does not explain any of the software or devices used with the system.
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  • Page 10 A320S Notebook Operator's Manual Specifications (reference only) Standard Optional Intel Pentium III 500 MHz Intel Pentium III 500MHz or above Display 1. 12.1-inch color LCD, 64K color TFT, 12.1-inch for Sun-Light Readable super VGA 12.1-inch Touch Screen 2.13.3-inch color LCD, XVGA TFT •...
  • Page 11 A320S Notebook Operator's Manual • • Power adapter AC: 100-240 V, 50-60 Hz , 54 watts 9-20 VDC direct input without • Vout 22.5V, -2%~+3%, 2.4A, CV mode charging function • Vout 23.5V~10V, 2.1A~3.5A, , CP mode • 22.8-32 VDC external car adaptor/ charger •...
  • Page 12: Safety Summary

    A320S Notebook Operator's Manual Safety Summary Read these instructions before using or working on this computer. Follow all warnings and instructions in this manual or marks on the computer and its components. Avoid submerging the system unit in liquids. avoid stacking papers or other flammable objects on top of, underneath, or next to the system unit.
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  • Page 15: Table Of Contents

    A320S Notebook Operator's Manual Table of Contents Preface Contents .................... e Audience .................... f Organization..................f Supplemental Reading ..............f Specification Specifications Safety Summary Safety Summary................j Chapter 1 System Overview Introduction..................1-1 System Description.................1-1 System Configuration ..............1-1 1-3.1 Standard Configuration.............1-1 1-3.2 Options and Accessories ..........1-2 Rev.
  • Page 16 A320S Notebook Operator's Manual 1-3.3 System Identification............1-2 1-4 Unpacking .....................1-3 Notebook Features ...............1-3 1-5.1 Cover................1-3 1-5.2 Display................1-4 1-5.3 Power Switch..............1-4 1-5.4 Keyboard.................1-4 1-5.5 Pointing Device ...............1-7 1-5.6 Volume Control...............1-7 1-5.7 Brightness Control............1-8 1-5.8 Keyboard Backlight ............1-8 1-5.9 CRT/LCD/Simulscan Toggle..........1-8 1-5.10 Panel On/Off..............1-8 1-5.11 Standby Mode ..............1-8 1-5.12 Suspend Mode ..............1-8 1-5.13 Status Row..............1-8...
  • Page 17 A320S Notebook Operator's Manual Chapter 2 Operation Introduction...................2-1 Opening and Closing the Notebook ..........2-1 2-2.1 Opening the Cover............2-1 2-2.2 Closing the Cover............2-2 2-2.3 Opening the PCMCIA/FDD/CD-ROM Door ....2-2 2-2.4 Shutting the PCMCIA/FDD/CD-ROM Door....2-2 Connecting and Installing Devices..........2-3 2-3.1 Serial and Parallel Port ...........2-3 2-3.2 External Power Adapter..........2-3 2-3.3...
  • Page 18 A320S Notebook Operator's Manual Chapter 3 The SETUP Program Introduction...................3-1 Running SETUP and Moving Around..........3-1 3-2.1 Main ................3-3 3-2.2 Moving Around and making Selections ......3-3 3-2.3 Security................3-12 3-2.4 Power................3-16 3-2.5 Exit...................3-21 Chapter 4 Notebook Maintenance Introduction...................4-1 Daily Use..................4-1 Battery Maintenance..............4-1 4-3.1 Conserving Power............4-1 4-3.2...
  • Page 19 A320S Notebook Operator's Manual List of Figures Figure 1-1 A320S Notebook, Front View..........1-3 Figure 1-2 Rubber Keyboard..............1-4 Figure 1-3 Cursor Control Keys ..............1-6 Figure 1-4 Track Pad Pointing Device ............1-7 Figure 1-5 A320S Status Row..............1-8 Figure 1-6 Diskette Drive and CD-ROM..........1-11 Figure 1-7 Rear Side View.................1-12 Figure 2-1 Opening the Notebook.............2-1 Figure 2-2 Opening a Door................2-2...
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  • Page 21: System Overview

    System Overview 1-1 Introduction A320S Series notebook computer is a new generation notebook computer. It is a high-end rugged notebook computer which is an industrial notebook with some rugged features such as vibration, shock, drop and drip-proof. It is designed for using in vehicle or in the harsh environment.
  • Page 22: Table 1-1 Standard A320S Notebook Computer

    A320S Notebook Operator’s Manual Chapter 1 Table 1-1 Standard A320S Notebook Computer 1-3.2 Options and Feature Description Intel Pentium III 500 MHz or above Storage device Removable 2.5-inch 6.4 GB hard disk drive ( or above ) Removable 3.5-inch 1.44 MB Floppy disk drive Display 1.
  • Page 23: 1-3.3 System Identification

    A320S Notebook Operator’s Manual Chapter 1 l Lan Module 1-3.2.1 Carrying Bag The carrying bag makes carrying the notebook and its peripherals easier. It has compartments for up to four diskettes, this manual, the power supply, and all notebook cables. 1-3.3 System Identification The nameplate listing system information is at the bottom of the notebook.
  • Page 24: 1-5.1 Cover

    The display have three types, one is 12.1” TFT 16 bit color LCD display (Item 2, Figure 1-1) is selected in A320S Series notebook computer. The resolution of this LCD display is 800 X 600 pixels (SVGA standard). But the connection mechanism from LCD display to motherboard is designed flexibly for different venders of LCD displays and different types.
  • Page 25: Figure 1-2 Rubber Keyboard

    A320S Notebook Operator’s Manual Chapter 1 1-5.4.1 Function Keys The function keys give special commands defined by software. The notebook BIOS also uses function keys to set some configuration parameters. The rubber keyboard has twelve function keys numbered from F1 through F12 (Item 1, Figure 1-2) and Fn (Item 9, Figure 1-2).
  • Page 26 A320S Notebook Operator’s Manual Chapter 1 1-5.4.8 Cursor Control Keys ( Figure 1-3) Ten keys around the keyboard right edge work with many programs to enhance editing and cursor placement. See the software manuals for their proper operation. cursor control keys are: Rev.01...
  • Page 27: Figure 1-3 Cursor Control Keys

    1-3) 1-5.4.9 Windows Keys On the A320S Series keyboard, you can find one Windows Logo key ( ÿ, Item 10, Figure 1-2) and one Application key (Item 11, Figure 1-2). The two keys are used with other keys to perform software specific functions.
  • Page 28: 1-5.5 Pointing Device

    Chapter 1 1-5.5 Pointing Device Track pad is used as the pointing device of the A320S Series notebook computer. Using finger to control the movement of cursor. The advantages of track pad are easily to clean and control the direction. The pointing device (Item 4, Figure 1-1) moves the cursor about the screen to help work with data.
  • Page 29: 1-5.7 Brightness Control

    A320S Notebook Operator’s Manual Chapter 1 1-5.7 Brightness Control The brightness control is adjusted from the combination of function keys Fn+F5 (Dimmer) and Fn+F6 (Brighter). Please press and hold Fn key, then repeat Fn key or F6 key to adjust the brightness. If the user presses Fn+F5 or Fn+Fn+F6 to adjust the LCD brightness, and continues adjusting it when it is already set to the the minimum or maximum, it will still keep on beeping every time F5 or F6 is pressed down.
  • Page 30: 1-5.14 Battery Pack

    A320S Notebook Operator’s Manual Chapter 1 2. Α.When the AC power adaptor is connected, then the AC IN LED (Green) is on in power on stage. Β.When charging is in progress, then the CHARGE LED (Orange) is on in power on and off stage.
  • Page 31: 1-5.16 Battery Charger

    1-5.16 Battery Charger The A320S Series battery can be charged during power on and power off. The A320S Series has two types of battery packs: the first is primary 12 pcs/pack battery, the secondary is 8 pcs/pack battery. The battery charge status is as follows: 1.
  • Page 32: 1-5.18 Diskette Drive And Cd-Rom

    The diskette drive allows permanent data storage in a compact, transferable media. Data stored on diskettes can be easily passed from one machine to another. The A320S Series diskette drive accepts 3.5-inch double-density (720 KB) and high density (1.44 MB) diskettes.
  • Page 33: 1-5.21 Vga Port

    876 5 4 3 2 1 6. USB Port 1-5.22 Serial Port One serial ports (Item 2, Figure 1-7) are 9-pin D-type connectors for the A320S Series notebook. They are RS-232C interface set to the COM1 addresses. 1-5.23 Printer Port printer...
  • Page 34: 1-5.25 Irda Port

    A320S Notebook Operator’s Manual Chapter 1 1-5.25 IrDA Port This infrared port (Item 5, Figure 1-7) complies IrDA, which allow you to connect your notebook to an IR device wirelessly. 1-5.26 USB Port The USB port (Item 6, Figure 1-7) transfers at 1.2 or 1.5 Mbit/sec. 1-5.27 Keyboard/Mouse Port The Keyboard/Mouse port (Item 7, Figure 1-7) for IBM PS/2 keyboard/Mouse.
  • Page 35 A320S Notebook Operator’s Manual Chapter 1 Rev.01 1-15...

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