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American Reliance, Inc.
13.3" NOTEBOOK COMPUTER
RT886EX
USER'S GUIDE

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  • Page 1 American Reliance, Inc. 13.3” NOTEBOOK COMPUTER RT886EX USER’S GUIDE...
  • Page 3 Copyright © 2008 American Reliance, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be processed; such as reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, translated into any computer language in any form, or by any means of electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, or others without the prior written permission of the manufacturer.

  • Page 4: Federal Communications Commission Statement

    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, under part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 5 manufacturer specified. It is the responsibility of the user to correct any interference caused by such unauthorized modification, substitution or attachment. Manufacturer and its authorized resellers or distributors will assume no liability for any damage or violation of government regulations arising from failing to comply with these guidelines.
  • Page 6 (WLAN - IEEE 802.11 a.b.g) 802.11 a.b.g Restrictions: European standards dictate maximum radiated transmit power of 100mW EIRP and frequency range 2.400-2.4835 GHz. In France, the equipment must be restricted to the 2.4465-2.4835 GHz frequency range and must be restricted to indoor use. 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...

  • Page 7: Power Conservation

    Power Conservation This computer consumes much less power than conventional computers. However, power consumption may be reduced by properly configuring the Power Management Setup. It is recommended the power saving functions be enabled even when not running on battery power. Power Management does not degrade performance while saving power.
  • Page 8 The crossed bin symbol indicates proper disposal is required. For more information on collection, reuse and recycling, please consult local or regional waste administration. You can also contact the dealer for more information on the environmental details of the equipment.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS GETTING STARTED .................... 1 ......................1 NPACKING ....................2 UICK PERATION ................. 3 ONTROLS AND NDICATORS USEFUL INFORMATION..................7 ......................7 OCATION ......................7 UGGEDNESS .................... 8 PERATING YSTEMS AC A ......................8 DAPTER ....................... 9 ATTERY POST ................... 11 P AND ................
  • Page 10 HDD ......................22 ....................22 OUCH CREEN PCMCIA C ....................23 OVER ....................23 EHICLE DAPTER .................. 23 ATTERY HARGER ....................... 23 NDER SPECIFICATIONS ....................24 CPU ........................24 ......................24 EMORY ......................24 ISPLAY ......................25 EYBOARD ....................25 RIVE ....................
  • Page 11 UTILITIES AND DRIVERS ................49 ......................49 HIPSET VGA U ...................... 49 TILITY ..................49 ISPLAY APABILITY ....................50 UDIO RIVER USB 2.0 ......................50 ..................50 OUCH CREEN RIVER DVD-ROM D .................... 51 RIVER PCMCIA D ....................51 RIVER PCI 1G AX92200 LAN ................

  • Page 12: 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 Removable drive installed on computer AC Adapter AC Power Cord Utility CD User's Guide External Keyboard Adapter Cable Printer adapter cable Carrying Bag...

  • Page 13: Quick Operation

    Getting Started Quick Operation Loosen the battery screw, remove the battery insulation sheet, and mount the battery. Attach the AC adapter and charge battery for at least 10 minutes. Turn ON the computer by pressing the power switch momentarily. Notice: When ambient temperature is under 0℃, the system may not boot up immediately.

  • Page 14: Controls And Indicators

    Getting Started Controls and Indicators Controls and Indicators (Upper) 1. Heater 2. BT/WLAN/GPS 3. Keyboard Number Lock...
  • Page 15 Getting Started 4. Keyboard Caps Lock 5. Keyboard Scroll Lock 6. HDD in use 7. Secondary Battery Charge 8. Primary Battery Charge 9. Power indicator 10. Power switch 11. Touch pad left button 12. Touch pad 13. Touch pad right button Controls and Indicators (Right) DVD-ROM Drive Configuration: 1.
  • Page 16 Getting Started Battery Configuration: (optional) No special control or indicator. eft)-Standard Controls and Indicators (L 1. External Keyboard + PS/2 port/Fiber LAN (Option) 2. IEEE1394 port (Fire Wire) 3. Modem Jack 4. LAN Jack 5. USB port (Universal Serial Bus) 6.
  • Page 17 Getting Started 9. USB port (Universal Serial Bus) 10. Microphone Jack 11. Optional COM 3 port 12. 1x Express and 1x PCMCIA Slots (Option: 2x PCMCIA) 13. Optional COM 4 port Controls and Indicators (Rear) 1. Optional Military connector port 2.

  • Page 18: Useful Information

    Useful Information USEFUL INFORMATION 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.). Dust or high humidity. If it is necessary to work in a hostile environment, please regularly maintain your computer by cleaning dust, water, etc.

  • Page 19: Operating Systems

    Useful Information Corrosion is accelerated if power is ON. Please take proper water- resistant measures for cable connections. The DC jack and cables are sealed and may be operated with water splashing while attached. All port covers should be in place when no cable is attached.

  • Page 20: Battery

    Useful Information Connect the AC adapter: 1. Plug the AC cord to the adapter. 2. Plug the other end of the AC cord into the wall outlet. Make sure the green LED on the adapter turns on. 3. Attach the DC plug into the power jack of the computer; turn the lock ring clockwise to secure it.
  • Page 21 Useful Information The power LED flashes. Once the Battery Low warning occurs, please: 1. Save and close the files you are currently working on. 2. Plug in the AC adapter to recharge the battery. Battery Gauge You may check battery status from battery gauge in Windows. Click the power/battery icon to reveal the battery gauge window.

  • Page 22: Boot Up And Post

    Useful Information the battery charging. If the battery is already full, the sense circuitry will stop high current charge within several minutes. There are two LED indicators next to the power indicator for the Primary and Secondary battery respectively. Indicator turns ON when the battery is charging and turns OFF when the battery charge is completed.

  • Page 23: Shutdown

    Useful Information Shutdown The following procedure is recommended in shutting down the computer: 1. Save any work you want to keep. 2. Make sure none of the disk drives are active (HDD and DVD- ROM drive). 3. Remove any diskettes, DVD-ROMs, or other media if necessary. 4.
  • Page 24 Useful Information 2. Disconnect all cables from the computer. 3. Use a coin to turn and loose the screws on the modules. 4. Remove the battery from the compartment. 5. Push the latch knob to release the DVD-ROM or HDD module and push them outward.

  • Page 25: Components And Functions

    Components and Functions COMPONENTS AND FUNCTIONS Keyboard The keyboard is functionally equivalent to a full size desktop keyboard. A sample key layout is shown below. The Numeric Keypad The numeric keypad functions like an electronic calculator. It is embedded in the main keyboard, with the numeric figures printed on the upper right of their respective keys.

  • Page 26: Printer Cable

    Components and Functions Keyboard Backlight (optional) Press [Fn] [F5] key for approximately 1 second turns keyboard backlight ON or OFF. Printer Cable For most printers there is no special requirement in connection. However, some printer cables do not contain all 25 wires. To avoid malfunction, the printer adapter cable comes with your computer should be attached to the printer cable.

  • Page 27: Dvd-Rom Drive

    Components and Functions DVD-ROM Drive The DVD-ROM drive is a standard IDE ATAPI type, which accepts a variety of standard 12cm CDs such as CD-ROM, audio CD, CD-I, Photo CD, video CD, etc. The following procedure assumes that all the necessary DVD-ROM utilities were installed on the computer.

  • Page 28: Dockunder (Optional)

    Components and Functions DockUnder (optional) DockUnder is utilized for system unit docking. AC adapter or vehicle adapter attaches directly to DockUnder and automatically charges the computer while docked. Ports (horizontal version, ports on rear) 1. COM2 2. COM1 3. PS/2 4.
  • Page 29 Components and Functions Mount the DockUnder: 1. Turn OFF the power. 2. Open the rubber cap of the docking connector. 3. Align the docking connector. 4. Push the computer to join the guiding pins. Do not lift the computer up while docking. 5.
  • Page 30 Components and Functions 1. Pull up the metal bar. 2. Move forward inside. 3. Lock along the direction of the clock. 4. Key Locked with Electric Power ON／OFF. While turn on the power of DockUnder with the Key that can use all the functions on DockUnder.
  • Page 31 Components and Functions 5. Power On/Off with Computer. The Power On/Off can be replaced for Computer itself. To install expansion card in DockUnder: 1. Unplug the AC adapter. 2. Release and remove the computer. 3. Remove the screws on the upper and lower covers. 4.
  • Page 32 Components and Functions Timer output 0 Sound Sound ACPI (or Free) Reserved (or ECP/EPP) 10 Free (16-bit PCMCIA, or COM3*) 11 PCI devices or Card Bus 0/1 (Sound, LAN*, 32-bit PCMCIA, etc.) 12 Touch pad (PS/2 mouse) 13 Co-processor 14 HDD 15 DVD-ROM drive COM2 (or Fax/Modem*, IrDA) COM1 (or Touch screen)

  • Page 33: Optional Devices

    Optional Devices OPTIONAL DEVICES Memory Card The memory card will expand your memory to facilitate better system performance. The cards are available as following: 1 GB, 2 GB Battery A Lithium Ion rechargeable 2 battery may install into the DVD- ROM compartment.

  • Page 34: Pcmcia Cover

    Optional Devices PCMCIA Cover Besides the attached PCMCIA rubber cover, there is an optional cover with a metal frame that can be fixed using screws. The cover provides protection from dust or water for cabled PCMCIA cards. Users may seal the cable outlet after installation. Vehicle Adapter Converts power from car lighters or truck batteries to DC +19V, the same output ratings as AC adapters.

  • Page 35: Specifications

    Specifications SPECIFICATIONS Intel Core2 Duo (Merom) CPU runs at multiple speeds dependent on CPU type and operating system: The CPU speed switches automatically by detecting AC adapter/ battery operation and busy state. Memory System memory Standard: 1GB Expandable: 4GB (2GBx 2) Cache memory Internal Level-2 2MB Video memory...

  • Page 36: Keyboard

    Specifications Resolution: 1024 x 768 pixels (13.3”) Mode: VGA, EGA, MGA, SVGA, and XGA Color: 16, 24 or 32-bit color depths on all modes Characters x Row: 80 x 25 Keyboard Number of keys: Key travel: 2.5 mm (standard) 1.5 mm (optional backlight) Function: Emulates standard 101/102-key keyboard Hard Disk Drive...

  • Page 37: Ac Adapter

    Specifications 3xUSB 2.0 port 1x1394 port 2x optional serial port 1x optional military connector port AC Adapter Voltage: AC 90~240 V Frequency: 50/60 Hz Output Voltage: DC 19V Maximum Power: 90 Watts Dimension: 130mm (W) x 60mm (D) x 34mm (H) Weight: 430 g (0.9 lb.) Vehicle Adapter...

  • Page 38: System Unit Dimensions And Weight

    Specifications Capacity: 11.1V 7200mAH Dimension: 150 mm(W) x 90 mm(D) x 20 mm(H) Weight: 560 g (1.2 1b.) System Unit Dimensions and Weight Width: 312mm (12.3”) Depth: 246mm (9.7”) Height: 66.7mm (2.6”) Weight: 4.3Kg (9.5 lb. including DVD-ROM drive and primary battery) Note: Weight varies depending on system configurations.

  • Page 39: Environmental

    Specifications Environmental Temperature: -20 ~ 50ºC (32 ~ 122ºF) operating -40 ~ 70ºC (-40 ~ 158ºF) storage Humidity: 5~95% Non-condensing operating 95% maximum storage Altitude: 0 ~ 4,572 meters (0 ~ 15,000 feet) operating...

  • Page 40: 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 41 BIOS Setup Feature Options Description Legacy Diskette A Disabled Select floppy type. Note that 1.25 MB 3½” references a 1024 byte/sector 360 Kb 5¼" Japanese media format. The 1.25MB, 1.2 MB 5¼" 3½" diskette requires a 3-Mode 720 Kb 3½" floppy-disk drive.

  • Page 42: Ide Channel 0 Master Sub-Menu

    BIOS Setup IDE Channel 0 Master Sub-Menu Phoenix TrustedCore (tm) Setup Utility Main IDE Channel 0 Master [None] Item Specific Help User = you enter Type: [Auto] parameters of hard-disk LBA Format drive installed at this Total Sectors: 78140160 connection. Maximum Capacity: 40008MB SATA1 Auto = autotypes hard-...

  • Page 43: Ide Channel 0 Slave Sub-Menu

    BIOS Setup IDE Channel 0 Slave Sub-Menu Phoenix TrustedCore (tm) Setup Utility Main IDE Channel 0 Slave [None] Item Specific Help Type: [Auto] User = you enter parameters of hard-disk Multi-Sector Transfers: [Disabled] drive installed at this LBA Mode Control: [Disabled] connection.

  • Page 44: Ide Channel 1 Master Sub-Menu

    BIOS Setup IDE Channel 1 Master Sub-Menu Phoenix TrustedCore (tm) Setup Utility Main IDE Channel 1 Master [None] Item Specific Help Type: [Auto] User = you enter parameters of hard-disk Multi-Sector Transfers: [Disabled] drive installed at this LBA Mode Control: [Disabled] connection.

  • Page 45: Ide Channel 1 Slave Sub-Menu

    BIOS Setup IDE Channel 1 Slave Sub-Menu Phoenix TrustedCore (tm) Setup Utility Main IDE Channel 1 Slave [None] Item Specific Help Type: [Auto] User = you enter parameters of hard-disk Multi-Sector Transfers: [Disabled] drive installed at this LBA Mode Control: [Disabled] connection.

  • Page 46: General Help Window

    BIOS Setup General Help Window Pressing <F1> or <Alt-H> on any menu brings up the General Help window that describes in detail the keys and functions for setup. The scroll bar on the right of any window indicates that there is more than one page of information in the window.

  • Page 47: 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] Enable support for QuickBoot Mode: [Enabled] Legacy Universal Serial Extended Memory Testing [Just zero it] IGD - Boot Type: [VBIOS Default] PS/2 Mouse...
  • Page 48 BIOS Setup Feature Options Description IGD - Boot Type VBIOS Default Select the Video Device that will be activated during POST CRT+LFP LFP-SDVO TV-SDVO CRT+LFP-SDVO CRT+EFP ’Disabled’ prevents any installed PS/2 PS/2 Mouse Disabled mouse from functioning, but frees up Enabled IRQ 12.
  • Page 49 BIOS Setup Feature Options Description Processor Power Enabled Selects the Processor Power Management Disabled Management desired: GV3 only Disabled = C-States and GV3 are C-States Only disabled. GV3 Only = C-States and disabled. C-states Only = GV3 is disabled Enabled = C-States andGV3 are enabled.

  • Page 50: Sio Smc227 Configuration Sub-Menu

    BIOS Setup For most frequently altered setup “SIO SMC227 Configuration”, please refer following: Warning: Make sure internal COMx mode settings must be with the same type of the external connected devices. Otherwise it may cause serial components damage in either side. SIO SMC227 Configuration Sub-Menu Phoenix TrustedCore (tm) Setup Utility Advanced...
  • Page 51 BIOS Setup Feature Options Description COM1 mode RS232 Configure UART mode options: TTL1 [RS332]：External Device [TTL1]：Internal Device COM2 port Disabled Configure COM2 using device options: 2F8-IRQ 3 [Disabled] No configuration [2F8-IRQ 3] Set the base I/O address for COM2 COM2 mode RS232 Configure UART mode options: TTL2...
  • Page 52 BIOS Setup Feature Options Description Printer1 Disabled Configure Printer1 device 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] Set the base I/O address for Printer2...

  • Page 53: 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] Set Supervisor Password...
  • Page 54 BIOS Setup Feature Options Description Fixed disk boot Normal Write protects boot sector on the sector hard disk to protect against viruses. Write Protect Diskette access Supervisor Control access to diskette drives Password on boot Disabled Enables password entry on boot Enabled USB Interface Disabled...
  • Page 55 BIOS Setup Feature Options Description RF Security Control RF Security Control: Wireless LAN WWAN Blue Tooth...

  • Page 56: Rf Security Control Sub-Menu

    BIOS Setup For most frequently altered setup “RF Security Control” please refer following: RF Security Control Sub-Menu Phoenix TrustedCore (tm) Setup Utility Security RF Security Control: Item Specific Help Wireless Lan: [Disabled] Wireless Lan Control WWAN: [Disabled] GPS: [Disabled] Blue Tooth: [Disabled] ↑↓...

  • Page 57: 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 ↑↓ Select Item –/+ Help Change Values Setup Defaults ↔...

  • Page 58: 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: Keys used to view or 2: USB FDC: configure devices: 3: IDE CD: Up and Down arrows 4: IDE HDD: select a device.

  • Page 59: 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 Exit System Setup and Load Setup Defaults save your changes to Discard Changes CMOS. Save Changes ↑↓...

  • Page 60: Utilities And Drivers

    Utilities and Drivers UTILITIES AND DRIVERS Note: Most device drivers are available in Windows. 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 61: Audio Driver

    Utilities and Drivers Resolution & Color LCD + RGB 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 62: Dvd-Rom Driver

    Utilities and Drivers to setup the driver from the CD (\RT8EX\Driver\Touchscreen\ DP9000\2kxpVista3264\PM.Universal…v1.0.0.8), and follow the prompt to complete installation and then restart. DVD-ROM Driver In Windows, you don’t need to install drivers, because it is included in the drivers list. Only non-Windows OS need the driver PCMCIA Driver Windows...

  • Page 63: Fax/Modem Card Driver

    Utilities and Drivers above is installed. Use the Windows Installer 3.1 v2 or greater. Insert the Driver CD into the DVD-ROM. Click v11.1.0.5_xp32.exe in the directory of RT8EX\Driver\PCIe_Intel WLAN\2kXp32 then follow the prompt to complete installation. Fax/Modem Card Driver Insert the Driver CD into the DVD-ROM. Click setup.exe in the directory of RT8EX\Driver\MDC\mdc_w2kxp then follow the prompt to complete installation.

  • Page 64: Maintenance/Service

    Maintenance/Service MAINTENANCE/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 65 Maintenance/Service 3. If the original packing materials are not available, wrap the equipment with soft material (e.g. PU/PE form) then put the wrapped equipment into a hard cardboard shipping box. 4. Include a sheet with the following information: (Note: Please keep a copy of this sheet for your records) - Name - Address...
  • Page 66 Recycled/Recycleable Printed in USA P/N: G630800000B...

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