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  • Page 1 User Manual Tablet Computer Panther DR886EX...
  • Page 2 Panther DR886EX User Manual roda ————————————————————————— ————————————————————————— Page 2 of 110...
  • Page 3 Panther DR886EX User Manual roda ————————————————————————— roda computer GmbH Landstrasse 6 77839 Lichtenau/Baden Telefon: +49(0)7227/9579-0 Telefax: +49(0)7227/9579-20 roda Service Center Hüllhorst Bredenhop 20 32609 Hüllhorst Telefon: +49(0)5744/944-470 Telefax: +49(0)5744/944-475 ————————————————————————— Page 3 of 110...
  • Page 4 Panther DR886EX User Manual roda ————————————————————————— 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 5 Panther DR886EX User Manual roda ————————————————————————— Trademark Acknowledgments IBM and PC are the registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corp. MS-DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp. Pentium, Pentium II, Pentium III, Pentium 4, and Pentium M are the registered trademarks of Intel Corp.
  • Page 6 Panther DR886EX User Manual roda ————————————————————————— Conventions This manual is divided into individual chapter with interdependent contents. If you have experience with the use of computers, you may skip individual chapters or directly look up the respective keywords. Pictures and tables are numbered consecutively.
  • Page 7 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Regulatory information / Disclaimers Installation and use of this Panther DR886 must be in strict accordance with the instructions included in the user documentation provided with the product. Any changes or modifications (including the antennas) made to this device that are not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the user’s authority to operate the...
  • Page 8 Note: Descriptions made in this manual are done for standard Panther DR886EX. Depending on costumers configuration your device may vary. Products with the CE Marking comply with both the EMC Directive (2004/108/EC) and the Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EC) issued by the Commission of the European Community.
  • Page 9 Panther DR886EX User Manual roda ————————————————————————— 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 (2004/108/EC), Low-...
  • Page 10 Panther DR886EX User Manual roda ————————————————————————— 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.

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Installing the Windows operating system ......24 Adjusting screen brightness ..........24 Components and Operation ..........26 Location ................26 Ruggedness.................26 Operating Systems ..............27 Power supply for the Panther DR886EX ......27 2.4.1 Mains adapter ..............27 2.4.2 Battery operation ..............28 Shutdown................33 Safe Guard the Computer ...........34 Replacing Modules ..............35...
  • Page 12 Panther DR886EX User Manual roda ————————————————————————— 2.10.9 Vehicle Adapter ..............41 2.10.10 Heater.................. 41 2.10.11 Dual Battery Charger............41 2.10.12 Stand Unit................42 2.10.13 DockLite................42 Specifications ..............46 Components ................ 46 3.1.1 System Unit ................. 46 3.1.2 AC adapter ................47 3.1.3...
  • Page 13 Panther DR886EX User Manual roda ————————————————————————— SIO SMC227 CONFIGURATION Sub-Menu ......73 Security Menu..............75 4.10 RF Security Control Sub-Menu..........77 4.11 TPM State Menu..............78 4.12 Boot Menu ................79 4.13 Exit Menu................80 Drivers and Utilities..............82 Driver ...................82 5.1.1 Chipset.................82 5.1.2 Graphics card ..............82 5.1.3...
  • Page 14 Panther DR886EX User Manual roda ————————————————————————— ————————————————————————— Page 14 of 110...
  • Page 15 Panther DR886EX User Manual roda ————————————————————————— Commissioning ————————————————————————— Page 15 of 110...

  • Page 16: Commissioning

    ————————————————————————— Commissioning Introduction The Tablet Panther DR886EX allows operation under extreme environmental conditions. All interfaces and slots are covered separately. The casing is equipped with rubber bumpers and provides a maximum of protection against shock, vibration, dust and humidity. The technical details are listed in chapter 3 Specifications.

  • Page 17: View

    Panther DR886EX User Manual roda ————————————————————————— View Note: Some functions are optional. 1.2.1 Front view Figure 2: Front view 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”)

  • Page 18: Rear View

    Panther DR886EX User Manual roda ————————————————————————— 1.2.2 Rear view Figure 3: Rear view secondary battery connector roda label with serial number roda type label Windows licence label (optional) ————————————————————————— Page 18 of 110...

  • Page 19: Left-Side View

    Figure 4: Left-side view 1. Battery 2. LAN 3. USB 4. PCMCIA Slot 1.2.4 Right-side view Figure 5: Right-side view 1. DC jack (2 pin for DR886EX/AC-I, 3 pin for DR886EX/AC-M) 2. Serial port (COM1) ————————————————————————— Page 19 of 110...

  • Page 20: Top View

    Panther DR886EX User Manual roda ————————————————————————— 1.2.5 Top view Figure 6: Top view 1. Antenna (optional) 2. GPS/WLAN/Antenna/Camera module 3. HDD 4. Kensington lock slot 1.2.6 Bottom view Figure 7: Bottom view 1. Warranty seal 2. Docking connector 3. External antenna jack (optional) —————————————————————————...

  • Page 21: Preparing The Notebook For Commissioning

    Note: There is no memory effect with the used Lithium-Ion batteries. It is not necessary to discharge the battery completely.  Turn the Panther DR886EX on by pressing the power button  Turn OFF the computer using either one of the following procedures: Press power button for 4 seconds to have a “Hard”...
  • Page 22 Panther DR886EX User Manual roda ————————————————————————— Note: Some operating systems may not support these functions. If you are using Microsoft Windows operating system click Start  Shutdown or press the Windows button (you will need an external keyboard to do so) to turn the computer off.

  • Page 23: Power-On Self Test (Post)

    Shortly after the switching on the tablet, a series of information will be displayed on the screen. You may now Press [F2] to start the BIOS setup of the Panther DR886EX. Check chapter BIOS Setup for further information. The system will now run a Power-On Self Test (POST). During this test the main tablet components are checked: ...

  • Page 24: Installing The Windows Operating System

    ————————————————————————— Installing the Windows operating system When you switch on the Panther DR886EX for the first time, the Microsoft Windows XP start screen will appear. Follow the instructions on the screen. When switching on the computer for the first time, the enclosed software will be installed and configured.
  • Page 25 Panther DR886EX User Manual roda ————————————————————————— Components and Operations ————————————————————————— Page 25 of 110...

  • Page 26: Components And Operation

    Panther DR886EX User Manual roda ————————————————————————— Components and Operation 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 27: Operating Systems

    APM: Advanced Power Management Power supply for the Panther DR886EX The Panther may be power supplied either via the mains adapter or the integrated battery. Optionally, a DC/DC converter is available; it can be used to operate the tablet via a vehicle or similar battery.

  • Page 28: Battery Operation

    The exchangeable Lithium-Ion battery is the tablet’s main power source when the mains adapter is not connected. As a standard, the Panther DR886EX is equipped both with a primary and a real-time clock (RTC) battery. You may choose to purchase an additional battery for longer, power- line-independent operation.
  • Page 29 Primary battery The Panther’s primary battery is made up of 9 Lithium-Ion cells. Before the battery is operated for the first time, the battery should be fully charged.
  • Page 30 Figure 11: Energy options (German) Battery – Warnings The Panther DR886EX is equipped with acoustic and optical warnings to inform you when battery capacity is coming to an end. These warnings should tell you to store your work as soon as possible in order not to lose any data.
  • Page 31 If you have not done so, you must now connect the tablet with the mains adapter or replace the low battery with a fully charged one. If you switch on the Panther DR886EX after the automatic shutdown, note, that the battery will allow operation for a very short time. During the last minutes of battery power, the battery-charge state indicator will indicate this critical state.
  • Page 32 Panther DR886EX User Manual roda —————————————————————————  Processor type and CPU clock frequency  Screen brightness  LCD switch-off  Frequency and duration of access to the hard disk and optical drives  Initial battery-charge status  Usage intensity of connected and inserted additional devices,...

  • Page 33: Shutdown

    Panther DR886EX User Manual roda ————————————————————————— Standby mode If you wish to briefly interrupt your work, you may switch off the tablet without closing the application. In standby mode, the LCD is switched off, the hard disk drive shuts down and the processor is clocked to a very low frequency.

  • Page 34: Safe Guard The Computer

    Panther DR886EX User Manual roda ————————————————————————— Safe Guard the Computer Figure 12: Kensington lock Plug the Kensington lock into the slot near HDD and turn lock it. Both the computer and HDD are secured. ————————————————————————— Page 34 of 110...

  • Page 35: Replacing Modules

    Panther DR886EX User Manual roda ————————————————————————— Replacing Modules To remove the modules:  Turn OFF the computer and remove all cables from the computer. Do not use Hibernate or Standby mode  Use a coin to turn loose the screws on the modules ...

  • Page 36: Components

    Panther DR886EX User Manual roda ————————————————————————— Components 2.9.1 Hard Disk Drive Figure 14: Hard disk drive case The Hard Disk Drive (HDD) is a 2.5” type standard SATA interface data storage device. Capacity of the HDD may vary. The HDD is removable.

  • Page 37: Touch Screen

    The computer supports 2x type-II PCMCIA card or 1x type-II PCMCIA card and 1x Express Card. To remove the card, push the eject button. The eject button can hide into the compartment by pushing it inward gently. The PCMCIA slots are on the left side of the Panther DR886EX. —————————————————————————...

  • Page 38: Docking Connector

    The interface is able to support 10/100/1000 Mbit/s Ethernet, depending on the configuration of the Panther DR886EX. Sub D-9 (COM1) On the right side of the Panther is the COM1 Port. It is a Sub D-9 interface for RS232 (standard configuration). DC jack The last connector on the right side is the DC jack.

  • Page 39: Optional Components

    Panther DR886EX User Manual roda ————————————————————————— 2.10 Optional components 2.10.1 External Backlight Keyboard The external backlight keyboard is equivalent to a full size desktop keyboard plus extra functions. The interface is via USB port or PS/2. Figure 16: External backlight keyboard (USB) Track Point: The track point is functionally equivalent to a mouse.

  • Page 40: Floppy Disk Drive (Fdd)

    3.3 GB of memory. Around 700 MB will be reserved for addressing. 2.10.5 LAN Card Panther DR886EX can be equipped with 10/100/1000 Gbit/s Ethernet LAN cards. 2.10.6 Wireless LAN IEEE 802.11a,b,g wireless LAN card and rugged antenna are available.

  • Page 41: Mdc Modem Card

    ————————————————————————— 2.10.7 MDC Modem Card V.90 56K Fax/Modem can be added to the Panther’s configuration. 2.10.8 Second Battery A Lithium-Ion rechargeable second battery may mount on the rear. It has 1.5 times capacity of primary battery and same Smart Battery compliance.

  • Page 42: Stand Unit

     Add DockLite e.g. 2.10.13 DockLite DockLite acts as docking unit or port enhancer. It contains more ports than the Panther DR886EX itself. Different configurations of DockLite are available. Mount DockLite:  Open the rubber cap on the docking connector ...
  • Page 43 Panther DR886EX User Manual roda ————————————————————————— DockLite Industrial View Top View: Figure 17: DockLite top view 1. Docking connector Front View: Figure 18: DockLite front view 1. Audio jacks (Microphone/Speaker) 2. RGB port 3. Modem jack (RJ11) 4. LAN jack (RJ45) 5.
  • Page 44 Panther DR886EX User Manual roda ————————————————————————— DockLite Military View Front View: Figure 19: DockLite MIL 1. X5 interface (Ethernet) 2. X6 interface (DVI) 3. Serial port (Sub-D9 RS232) 4. X8/X9 interface (USB option) 5. X10 interface (RS232) 6. X11 interface (DC jack) Screws —————————————————————————...

  • Page 45: Specifications

    Panther DR886EX User Manual roda ————————————————————————— Specifications ————————————————————————— Page 45 of 110...

  • Page 46: Specifications

    Panther DR886EX User Manual roda ————————————————————————— Specifications Components 3.1.1 System Unit Component Panther DR886EX Intel Core2 Duo (ULV) U7500 1.1GHz Level 2 Cache Video Memory 224MB (shared Memory) North Bridge Intel 945GM/GME South Bridge Intel 82801GHM ICH7 1GB ~ 4GB 400MHz 8.4“...

  • Page 47: Ac Adapter

    Panther DR886EX User Manual roda ————————————————————————— 3.1.2 AC adapter Input: AC 100V ~ 240V 50/60Hz (47Hz~63Hz) Features Output: DC 19V ± 1V, max. 90W Also complies with military power source100V ~ 240V 400Hz Dimensions: 133mm x 58mm x 30mm Weight: 400g Table 2: AC adapter (mains adapter) 3.1.3...

  • Page 48: Industry/Military Models Configurations

    Panther DR886EX User Manual roda ————————————————————————— 3.1.4 Industry/Military Models Configurations Component Industry Model Military Model Case Black and grey NATO green Rubber jacket Black Military green DC power 2 Pin Industry 3 Pin Military connector connector connector Operating 0°C ~ +40°C -20°C ~ +50°C (w Heater)

  • Page 49: Vehicle Adapter

    Panther DR886EX User Manual roda ————————————————————————— 3.1.7 Vehicle Adapter Input voltage: 12V/24V (10~32V) Features Input current: 2.5A/5.5A max. Output voltage: 19V ± 5% Output current: 2.8A Connector: cigarette lighter, vehicle battery Weight: 500g Table 7: Vehicle adapter 3.1.8 Stand Unit...

  • Page 50: Interfaces

    Panther DR886EX User Manual roda ————————————————————————— Interfaces 3.2.1 DC jack industry +19V Figure 20: DC jack Machine side: LTWS-02PMMS-LS Mating plug: LTWAD-02AFFM-LL6000 3.2.2 DC jack military +19V Figure 21: DC MIL Machine side: Amphenol 62GB-12E08-33PN Mating plug: 62GB-56T08-33SN ————————————————————————— Page 50 of 110...

  • Page 51: Serial Port

    Panther DR886EX User Manual roda ————————————————————————— 3.2.3 Serial port Figure 22: Serial port Machine side: Sub D-9 jack Mating plug: Sub D-9 plug Pin assignment: RS232 RS422 RS485 (Option) (Option) TXD- Data- /RXD TXD+ Data+ /TXD RXD+ (Data+) /DTR RXD-...

  • Page 52: Rgb Port

    Panther DR886EX User Manual roda ————————————————————————— 3.2.4 RGB port Figure 23: RGB port Machine side: Sub D-15 jack Mating plug: Sub D-15 plug Pin assignment: Assignment DR886EX VESA (for reference) GRENN GREEN BLUE BLUE RES. RGND GGND BGND SGND BHSYNC...

  • Page 53: Lan Jack

    Panther DR886EX User Manual roda ————————————————————————— 3.2.5 LAN jack Figure 24: LAN jack Machine side: RJ45 jack Mating plug: RJ45 plug Pin assignment: 10/100 Mbit/s 1000 Mbit/s LANTX+ LANTX+ LANTX- LANTX- LANRX+ LANRX+ LANTX1+ LANTX1- LANRX- LANRX- LANRX1+ LANRX1- Table 12: Pin assignment LAN jack 3.2.6...

  • Page 54: Usb (Proprietary, Sealed On Docklite)

    Panther DR886EX User Manual roda ————————————————————————— Pin assignment: Assignment USB- USB+ Table 13: Pin assignment USB 3.2.7 USB (proprietary, sealed on DockLite) Figure 26: USB (on DL) Machine side: proprietary lock and sealed USB connector Mating plug: available via roda...

  • Page 55: Docking Connector

    Panther DR886EX User Manual roda ————————————————————————— 3.2.8 Docking Connector Figure 27: Docking connector Machine side: Molex 52755-1200R Mating plug: Molex 52758-120RR Pin assignment: Assignment Notes Assignment Notes AC input IDE_PDDREQ AC input IDE_PDD3 Prim. Battery IDE_PDIORDY (res.) Prim. Battery +3.3V (res.)
  • Page 56 Panther DR886EX User Manual roda ————————————————————————— Assignment Notes Assignment Notes 1394 interface IRQ14 PSD_DDC DVI (res.) IDE_PDD12 1394 interface +3.3V 400mA max. reserved 1394 interface IDE_PDDACK# reserved IDE_PDD13 1394 interface IDE_PDDOIR# PLAN_BI D3+ GLAN IDE_PDD14 1394 interface IDE_PDDIOW# PLAN_BI D3-...

  • Page 57: Docklite Mil

    Panther DR886EX User Manual roda ————————————————————————— Assignment Notes Assignment Notes EK_DATA PS/2 HSYNC CRT (VGA) Keyboard MUCLK PS/2 LINE- Modem Mouse PM_SLP_S3# Suspend LAN-TX D1- GLAN (res.) MUDATA PS/2 MIC-IN Sound Mouse IDE_PDD0 CRT_R CRT (VGA) Line_inL Sound LINE+ Modem...
  • Page 58 Panther DR886EX User Manual roda ————————————————————————— X6 – DVI Figure 29: MIL DL X6 Machine side: Amphenol SJT00GS-14-35SN014 Mating plug: SJTG06GS-14-35PN014 Pin assignment: Assignment TDMS TX2 N TDMS TX2 P TMDS 2 GND PWRSW DDC Clock (SCL) DDC DATA (SDA)
  • Page 59 Panther DR886EX User Manual roda ————————————————————————— Assignment USB N (TX) USB P (TX) TDMS CLK P TDMS CLK N COM(n) TX (optional) COM(n) RX (optional) COM(n) TX (optional) Table 17: Pin assignment MIL DL X6 X7 – RS232 port See Chapter 3.2.4 X8, X9 –...
  • Page 60 Panther DR886EX User Manual roda ————————————————————————— X10 – MIL RS232 Figure 30: MIL DL X10 Machine side: Amphenol SJT00RT-10-35PN014 Mating plug: SJTG06RT-10-35SN014 Pin assignment: Assignment /RXD /TXD /DTR /GND /DSR /RTS /CTS 10-13 Table 18: Pin assignment MIL DL X10 —————————————————————————...

  • Page 61: Environmental Ratings

    Panther DR886EX User Manual roda ————————————————————————— X11 – DC +19V Figure 31: MIL DL X11 Machine side: Amphenol 62EN-12E8-33P Mating plug: 62GB-56T08-33SN Environmental Ratings 3.3.1 MIL-STD-810 Item Test Criteria Low pressure According to MIL-STD-810F, Method 500.4 procedure I, II (Altitude) ...

  • Page 62: Iec Ip

    Panther DR886EX User Manual roda ————————————————————————— Item Test Criteria Humidity According to MIL-STD-810F, Method 507 procedure I  Operating : (Aggravated) 24 hours/cycle, total of 10 cycles Between 30°C (86°F) and 60°C (140°F) with the relative humidity at 95% constant) Salt Fog According to MIL-STD-810F, Method 509.4 procedure I...

  • Page 63: Mil-Std-461

    Panther DR886EX User Manual roda ————————————————————————— 3.3.3 MIL-STD-461 Standards Parameters CE102: Conducted Emissions, Power Leads, MIL-STD-461E 10KHz~10MHz (M-models only) CS101: Conducted Susceptibility, Power Leads, 30Hz~150KHz CS114: Conducted Susceptibility, Bulk Cable Injection, 10KHz~200MHz CS115: Conducted Susceptibility, Bulk Cable Injection, Impulse Excitation...

  • Page 64: Bios Setup

    Panther DR886EX User Manual roda ————————————————————————— BIOS Setup ————————————————————————— Page 64 of 110...

  • Page 65: Bios Setup

    Panther DR886EX User Manual roda ————————————————————————— 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].

  • Page 66: Ide Channel 0 Master Sub-Menu

    Panther DR886EX User Manual roda ————————————————————————— Main Menu Selections You can make the following selections on the Main Menu. Use the sub menus for other selections. Feature Options Description Set the system time System Time HH:MM:SS Hour, Minute, Second. Set the system date...
  • Page 67 Panther DR886EX User Manual roda ————————————————————————— IDE Channel 0 Master Sub-Menu Selections You can make the following selections on the IDE Channel 0 Master sub menu. Feature Options Description Type Auto Auto = autotypes hard-disk drive installed here. None None...

  • Page 68: Ide Channel 0 Slave Sub-Menu

    Panther DR886EX User Manual roda ————————————————————————— IDE Channel 0 Slave Sub-Menu Phoenix TrustedCore(tm) Setup Utility Main Advanced Security TPM State Boot Exit IDE Channel 0 Slave [None] Item Specific Help User = you enter Type: [Auto] parameters of hard-disk drive installed at this...

  • Page 69: Sata Port 0 Sub-Menu

    Panther DR886EX User Manual roda ————————————————————————— SATA Port 0 Sub-Menu Phoenix TrustedCore(tm) Setup Utility Main Advanced Security TPM State Boot SATA Port 0 [None] Item Specific Help User = you enter Type: [Auto] parameters of hard- disk drive installed at...

  • Page 70: Sata Port 1 Sub-Menu

    Panther DR886EX User Manual roda ————————————————————————— SATA Port 1 Sub-Menu Phoenix TrustedCore(tm) Setup Utility Main Advanced Security TPM State Boot SATA Port 1 [None] Item Specific Help User = you enter parameters of Type: [Auto] hard-disk drive installed at this connection.

  • Page 71: Advanced Menu

    Panther DR886EX User Manual roda ————————————————————————— Advanced Menu Incorrect settings may cause system malfunction. To correct it, restore the Setup Defaults with <F9>. Phoenix TrustedCore(tm) Setup Utility Main Advanced Security TPM State Boot Exit Item Specific Legacy USB Support: [Enabled]...
  • Page 72 Panther DR886EX User Manual roda ————————————————————————— Feature Options Description IGD – Boot Type VBIOS Default Select the Video Device CRT LFP that will be activated CRT+LFP during POST LFP-SDVO TV-SDVO CRT+LFP-SDVO CRT+EFP PS/2 Mouse Disabled ’Disabled’ prevents any installed PS/2 mouse...

  • Page 73: Sio Smc227 Configuration Sub-Menu

    Panther DR886EX User Manual roda ————————————————————————— SIO SMC227 CONFIGURATION Sub-Menu Incorrect settings in RS485/RS422 of COMx mode may cause SIO component damage. Act with caution before setup. Phoenix TrustedCore(tm) Setup Utility Main Advanced Security TPM State Boot Exit SIO SMC227 CONFIGURATION...
  • Page 74 Panther DR886EX User Manual roda ————————————————————————— Features Options Description COM2 mode RS485 External RS485 device RS422 External RS422 device RS232 External RS232 device TTL2 Internal device COM3 port Disabled Disables COM3 3E8-IRQ 10 Standard I/O Address COM3 mode RS485 External RS485 device...

  • Page 75: Security Menu

    Panther DR886EX User Manual roda ————————————————————————— Security Menu If you forget user/supervisor password, you have to send the computer back to the manufacturer to have EEPROM replaced. Phoenix TrustedCore(tm) Setup Utility Main Advanced Security TPM State Boot Item Specific Help...
  • Page 76 Panther DR886EX User Manual roda ————————————————————————— Security Menu Selections You can make the following selections on the Security Menu. Features Options Description Processor Serial Disabled Controls detection of Number Enabled Processor Serial No. System must be reset or restarted from power-on...

  • Page 77: Rf Security Control Sub-Menu

    Panther DR886EX User Manual roda ————————————————————————— 4.10 RF Security Control Sub-Menu Phoenix TrustedCore(tm) Setup Utility Main Advanced Security TPM State Boot Exit RF Security Control: Item Specific Help Wireless Lan Control Wireless Lan: [Disabled] GPRS: [Disabled] GPS: [Disabled] Blue Tooth:...

  • Page 78: Tpm State Menu

    Panther DR886EX User Manual roda ————————————————————————— 4.11 TPM State Menu Phoenix TrustedCore(tm) Setup Utility Main Advanced Security TPM State Boot Item Specific Help Current TPM State: Enabled and Activate Change TPM State: [No Change] Change TPM State F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item –/+...

  • Page 79: Boot Menu

    Panther DR886EX User Manual roda ————————————————————————— 4.12 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: 3: USB HDD: Keys used to view or configure...

  • Page 80: Exit Menu

    Panther DR886EX User Manual roda ————————————————————————— 4.13 Exit Menu Phoenix TrustedCore(tm) Setup Utility Main Advanced Security TPM State Boot Item Specific Help Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Exit System Setup and save Save Changes your changes to CMOS.
  • Page 81 Panther DR886EX User Manual roda ————————————————————————— Drivers and Utilities ————————————————————————— Page 81 of 110...

  • Page 82: Drivers And Utilities

    Panther DR886EX User Manual roda ————————————————————————— Drivers and Utilities Driver 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.

  • Page 83: Resolution

    Panther DR886EX User Manual roda ————————————————————————— 5.1.3 Resolution The table lists typical display modes only. The system also supports standard video modes with lower resolution and color. Resolution & Color LCD & О О О 640x 480x 16-bit О О...

  • Page 84: Usb 2.0

    Panther DR886EX User Manual roda ————————————————————————— 5.1.5 USB 2.0 Windows WIN2000/WINXP Driver Installation: You will not need to install USB 2.0 drivers if you work with Windows 2000/XP. 5.1.6 Touch Screen Windows WIN2000/WINXP Driver Installation: Enter BIOS Setup and set COM1 port as “TTL1”. (COM1 has multiple connectivity so it’s necessary to setup.

  • Page 85: Bluetooth

    Panther DR886EX User Manual roda ————————————————————————— 5.1.10 Bluetooth Windows WIN2000/WINXP Driver Installation: Insert the Driver CD into the CD-ROM. Click setup.exe in the directory DR8EX\Drivers\BLU-BC4\2kXp\BlueSoleil_2.1.3.0_ Release_060429 then follow the prompt to complete installation. 5.1.11 Modem Windows WIN2000/WINXP Driver Installation: Insert the Driver CD into the CD-ROM. Click setup.exe in the directory of DR8EX\Driver\MDC\mdc_w2kxp then follow the prompt to complete installation.

  • Page 86: Utilities

    Panther DR886EX User Manual roda ————————————————————————— Utilities 5.2.1 Wireless Manager For flight safety and power saving reason, there is a utility provided easily to enable/disable RF devices of Wireless LAN/GPRS/GPS/Bluetooth in the run time. Insert the Driver CD into the CD-ROM. Click setup.exe in the directory of Utilities\WirelessManager then follow the prompt to complete installation.
  • Page 87 Panther DR886EX User Manual roda ————————————————————————— Uninstall: 1. Left-click the icon and then launch “Exit” 2. Run “Uninstall” from the path of “Start/All Programs/Input Management Services” 3. Do not uninstall form Add/Remove Program on Control Panel Icon Function: Left-click the icon , there are 5 items: 1.
  • Page 88 Panther DR886EX User Manual roda ————————————————————————— Figure 33: Input Management Services main menu As “Function Key Manager” is titled, there are eight function keys (from F1 to F8) which can be defined by users. Each function key has 10 built-in functions, “Toggle function 2” is only for “F1” in “Function 1”, and “None”...
  • Page 89 Panther DR886EX User Manual roda ————————————————————————— 2. Open a URL in default browser Input the address of a web site, e.g., www.roda-computer.com 3. Replace with another Key The single key or combination key can be used. For example, press “Ctrl” and” “x” simultaneously, {Ctrl}x will be shown in the parameter blank.
  • Page 90 Panther DR886EX User Manual roda ————————————————————————— 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 91 Panther DR886EX User Manual roda ————————————————————————— In the “Rotation”, activate “Enable Rotation” and set the “Rotation Views” to “Normal”. 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.
  • Page 92 Panther DR886EX User Manual roda ————————————————————————— 9. Change desktop wallpaper Used to change wallpaper to make display more readable in the day or night. Select a file from the pop-up window. Set the proper file type if necessary, Bitmap Files (*.bmp) is the default.
  • Page 93 Panther DR886EX User Manual roda ————————————————————————— Maintenance and Service ————————————————————————— Page 93 of 110...

  • Page 94: Maintenance And Service

    Panther DR886EX User Manual roda ————————————————————————— 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. If there is difficulty removing dirt, apply non-ammonia, non-alcohol based glass cleaner to the cloth and wipe.

  • Page 95: Service Supply Note

    Panther DR886EX User Manual roda ————————————————————————— Note: The roda Service Center needs a detailed description of the problem and the serial number of the device. If it is necessary to send in your computer for repairs, you can download a service waybill (Service Supply Note) on the roda homepage (www.roda-computer.com), which you have to fill in.

  • Page 96: Downloads

    Panther DR886EX User Manual roda —————————————————————————  Date of failure  A DETAILED description of the problems you have encountered  A list of the hardware/ software configuration, if applicable 6.3.2 Downloads Check our website (www.roda-computer-com) for downloads:  Updates ...
  • Page 97 Panther DR886EX User Manual roda ————————————————————————— Annex ————————————————————————— Page 97 of 110...

  • Page 98: Annex

    Panther DR886EX User Manual roda ————————————————————————— Annex Annex A: List of abbreviations Ampere (unit) Alternating Current ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Management Interface Advanced Power Management Advanced Technology Attachment BIOS Basic Input Output System Celsius (unit) CDMA Code Division Multiple Access...
  • Page 99 Panther DR886EX User Manual roda ————————————————————————— Integrated Drive Electronics International Electrotechnical Commission IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Input/Output Ingress Protection Kraftfahrzeug Kilo-Hertz (unit) Kilo-Pascal (unit) Local Area Network Liquid Crystal Display Light Emitting Diode Milliampere Hour (unit) Mega-Byte (unit)

  • Page 100: Annex B: Table Of Power Supply Connectors For Different Countries100

    Panther DR886EX User Manual roda ————————————————————————— Annex B: Table of power supply connectors for different countries Version Country/region Technical data Europe 220V, 50Hz, Switzerland 220V, 50Hz, Great Britain 240V, 50Hz, Australia 240V, 50Hz, North America 120V, 60Hz, Table 46: Table of power supply connectors —————————————————————————...

  • Page 101: Annex C: List Of Figures

    Panther DR886EX User Manual roda ————————————————————————— Annex C: List of figures Figure 1: Panther DR886EX scope of delivery........16 Figure 2: Front view ................17 Figure 3: Rear view................18 Figure 4: Left-side view..............19 Figure 5: Right-side view ..............19 Figure 6: Top view ................20 Figure 7: Bottom view ................20...

  • Page 102: Annex D: List Of Tables

    Panther DR886EX User Manual roda ————————————————————————— Annex D: List of tables Table 1: DR886EX components............46 Table 2: AC adapter (mains adapter) ..........47 Table 3: Possible options ..............47 Table 4: Industry/Military models configuration........ 48 Table 5: Battery ................48 Table 6: Keyboard/Keypad ...............
  • Page 103 Panther DR886EX User Manual roda ————————————————————————— Table 40: TPM state menu ...............78 Table 41: TMP state menu selections ..........78 Table 42: Boot menu ................79 Table 43: Exit menu................80 Table 44: Exit menu selections............80 Table 45: Resolution and Color ............83 Table 46: Table of power supply connectors........100 —————————————————————————...

  • Page 104: Annex E: Material Safety Data Sheet Battery

    Annex E: Material Safety Data Sheet Battery Includes certificate according to UN Manual of Test Criteria, Part III, Subsection 38.3 (Test T1-T8). Manufacturer and Product: J.S POWER CO., LTD. Manufacturer Lithuim Ionen Battery DR8/DR7 for Panther Product DR886/DR786 4800mAh Capacity 11.1V...
  • Page 105 Panther DR886EX User Manual roda ————————————————————————— Handling and Storage: When packing the batteries, do not allow battery terminals to contact each other, or contact with other metals. Be sure to pack batteries by providing partitions in the packaging box, or in a separate plastic bag so that single batteries are not mixed together.
  • Page 106 Panther DR886EX User Manual roda ————————————————————————— Ecological Information: When properly used or disposed, this product do not present environmental hazard. Disposal Considerations (Precaution for Recycling): When the battery is worn out, dispose it under the ordinance of each local government or the law issued by relating government. Disposal of the worn-out battery may be subjected to Collection and Recycling Regulations.
  • Page 107 Panther DR886EX User Manual roda ————————————————————————— Regulatory Information: *Air – IATA (International Air Transport Association) International Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) 50th Edition Conventions Effective January 2009 *Air – ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) Technical Instructions for the safe transport of dangerous goods by air.
  • Page 108 Panther DR886EX User Manual roda ————————————————————————— Test Items Results Vibration – Batteries were firmly secured to Pass – no mass the platform of the vibration machine without loss, no leakage, distorting the cells in such am manner as to no venting, no faithfully transmit the vibration.
  • Page 109 Panther DR886EX User Manual roda ————————————————————————— Test Items Results Impact (for cells only) – The test sample Pass – external cell or component cell was placed on a flat temperature does surface. A 15.8mm diameter bar was placed not exceed 170°C across the centre of the sample.
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