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- Page 1 R8300 User Guide R8300 User Guide General Dynamics Itronix 72-0146-001 ener Dynami mic ics s s Itro 72-0 14 4 6-00 Rugged Notebook User Guide...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
R8300 User Guide Table of Contents Notices, Compliance and Safety ...5 Auto Dim Feature ............. 19 Simultaneous or Extended Display ........19 Disclaimer ............5 Cursor Visibility ..............19 Trademark and Patent Notice ......5 Lid Switch ................. 19 Compliance Statements ........5 LED Status Indicators........20... - Page 3 R8300 User Guide Table of Contents Making Connections ......28 Battery Calibration ..........35 When to calibrate the battery: .......... 35 Attaching Power ..........28 About Battery Calibration ..........35 To Attach AC Power ............28 Managing Power ..........35 To Use the Vehicle Adapter (optional) .....28 Low-Power States ............
- Page 4 R8300 User Guide Table of Contents Maintenance and Storage ....52 I changed my display resolution, but I see no difference on the screen ..............56 Taking Care of Your Device .......52 Nothing happens when I try to use the stylus on my touch screen ..............
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Page 5: Notices, Compliance And Safety
Notices, Compliance and Safety Disclaimer Compliance Statements Twinhead International Corp. reserves the right to revise the This notebook has been tested and found to comply with manual and make periodic changes to the content without the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 a direct or inferred obligation to notify any person of such of the FCC Rules. -
Page 6: Warnings And Cautions
R8300 User Guide Notices, Compliance and Safety Warnings and Cautions unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN network termination point. WARNING It is important that only authorized personnel In the event of problems, you should contact your equipment service and attempt repairs on the equipment. Unauthorized supplier in the first instance. -
Page 7: Service And Upgrade Safety And Precautions
R8300 User Guide Notices, Compliance and Safety „ If you use the device with an extension cord, ensure that „ Remove the hard drive (See Hard Disk Drive Removal). the total ampere ratings of all the devices sharing the extension do not exceed the rating of the extension cord Battery Pack Safety and Precautions or the rating of the wall outlet. - Page 8 R8300 User Guide Notices, Compliance and Safety emplacements de classe I, divsion 2. „ Follow the safety instructions printed on the battery. „ Only use approved manufacturer approved battery packs with your device. Do not abuse, deliberately pierce, or subject the battery „...
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Page 9: Getting Started
R8300 User Guide Getting Started Standard Features Operating System Information For information and help with Windows 7, select Start, Help „ XGA Color Display and Support, How to get started with your computer. You can Shock-mounted, ruggedized, removable Hard Disk Drive „... -
Page 10: Getting Familiar With Your Notebook
R8300 User Guide Getting Familiar With Your Notebook Front View No. Feature Description Display Latch The display latch holds the display when closed. Display 13.3-inch (4:3) XGA, outdoor-viewable, color display with an touch screen. Button and LED Area above the keyboard with the power button,... -
Page 11: Left Side View
R8300 User Guide Getting Familiar With Your Notebook Left Side View 4 5 6 No. Icon Feature Description The back handle mount, located on both sides of the device is used with an Back Handle Mount optional back handle. DC-in Jack Connects to an AC power adapter. -
Page 12: Right Side View
R8300 User Guide Getting Familiar With Your Notebook Right Side View No. Icon Feature Description USB 3.0 Port Connects to USB devices (e.g., USB digital camera). USB 3.0 Two USB 2.0 Ports Connects to USB devices (e.g., USB digital camera). -
Page 13: Bottom View
R8300 User Guide Getting Familiar With Your Notebook Bottom View No. Feature Description Battery Pack Smart Lithium-Ion battery. Dual External Antenna The DEAC gives you the ability to switch the internal WLAN and WWAN to an external Connector (DEAC) antenna to gain better performance when you are in a vehicle. -
Page 14: Keyboard Basics
R8300 User Guide Getting Familiar With Your Notebook Keyboard Basics The R8300 features: „ Full size keys on a 85-key keyboard Twelve function keys „ Embedded numeric keypad „ „ Application Launch Key (programmable button) Radio ON/OFF Switch „ Ergonomically designed wide palm rest located below the keyboard „... -
Page 15: Arrow Keys
R8300 User Guide Getting Familiar With Your Notebook Arrow Keys The arrow keys are defined by the software application. ARROW: usually moves the cursor up one line. In some cases, you can use the up arrow to make selections from menus and scrollable list boxes. -
Page 16: Numeric Keypad
R8300 User Guide Getting Familiar With Your Notebook Numeric Keypad The embedded numeric keypad consists of sixteen keys that make number intensive input more convenient. It is indicated by small characters located on the lower right corner of the Standard Key Key with Numlock On key. -
Page 17: Windows Keys
R8300 User Guide Getting Familiar With Your Notebook Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Icon Description Windows Logo Key Start button. Combinations with this key perform special functions. Below are a few examples: (Activates next Taskbar button) -
Page 18: Display
R8300 User Guide Getting Familiar With Your Notebook Display This notebook features a 13.3-inch, XGA, outdoor-viewable, color display with an integrated touch screen. You can start programs and input data on the touch screen using an approved pen (stylus) that comes with the device. The Colorvue™... -
Page 19: Auto Dim Feature
R8300 User Guide Getting Familiar With Your Notebook Auto Dim Feature Lid Switch To save the battery power, your device automatically dims the Your device has a lid switch that can automatically suspend display when the device is not attached to external power. -
Page 20: Led Status Indicators
R8300 User Guide Getting Familiar With Your Notebook LED Status Indicators The activity indicators, located above the keyboard, light up when a particular function of the device is active. Each indicator is marked with an icon. Display Hinge LEDs - visible when... -
Page 21: Audio
R8300 User Guide Getting Familiar With Your Notebook Audio Your device includes 24-bit high-fidelity stereo audio output and an integrated microphone. You can also attach external audio devices via the audio in and out jacks on the left side of the device. -
Page 22: Touchpad
R8300 User Guide Getting Familiar With Your Notebook TouchPad The integrated TouchPad is a pointing device that senses movement on its surface so the cursor responds as you move your finger over of the TouchPad. The buttons located directly below the TouchPad have the same function as a two-button mouse. -
Page 23: Application Gestures
R8300 User Guide Getting Familiar With Your Notebook Application Gestures Adjusting the TouchPad Settings These settings allow you to change the orientation from Three Finger Flick righthanded to left-handed, and fine-tune the pointer The Three-Finger Flick gesture enhances navigation for a movement and timing of clicks. -
Page 24: Smart Card Or Express Card Slot (Option)
R8300 User Guide Getting Familiar With Your Notebook Smart Card or EXPRESS Card Slot (Option) Your device comes with a Smart Card Reader or ExpressCard slot (option) that supports ExpressCard/34 and ExpressCard/54. This slot is located on the left side of the device. -
Page 25: Hard Disk Drive Heater
R8300 User Guide Getting Familiar With Your Notebook Hard Disk Drive Heater To Change Swappable Media Bay Device The hard disk drive heater warms the HDD before spinning Make sure the device is not accessing the media bay drive. up in temperatures below 5°C, the minimum safe operating Open the media bay door cover. -
Page 26: Precautions For Handling Dvds And Cds
R8300 User Guide Getting Familiar With Your Notebook Precautions for Handling DVDs and CDs Smart Card Reader (Option) Keep these precautions in mind when handling DVDs and If your device has the Smart Card Reader option, you can use CDs: smart card technology for added security. -
Page 27: Energy Star
ENERGY STAR ® Twinhead International Corp. is committed to designing mobile computers with the environment in mind. Not only do we design devices that withstand the environment – with rugged features that enable you to use them in extreme operating conditions, we design devices that use less energy, reducing environmental pollution. -
Page 28: Making Connections
R8300 User Guide Making Connections To Use the Vehicle Adapter (optional) This section describes how to connect peripherals and hardware options that help you maximize your device’s Insert the vehicle adapter’s power cord into the DC-in jack features. on the left side of the device. -
Page 29: Ethernet (Lan)
R8300 User Guide Making Connections Ethernet (LAN) External Monitor or Video Device With the built-in Ethernet LAN, you can make LAN You may use an external monitor simultaneously with your connections with 10/100/1000 Mbps connection speed. To notebook’s display, instead of your notebook’s display, or as use the network feature, connect an Ethernet cable from the an extension of your notebook’s display. -
Page 30: Wireless Communication
FDD and TDD in the same platform. your radio to the various supported CRMA Express modules LTE will also support seamless passing to cell towers with through Twinhead International Corp. service centers, Rugged Notebook User Guide... -
Page 31: Gps (Option)
Bluetooth devices send out weak signals of 1 milliwatt. Class II Bluetooth devices have a range of about ten meters while Class I devices have a range up to 100 meters. The R8300 Bluetooth option is a Class I device with the greater range. -
Page 32: Improving Radio Coverage
R8300 User Guide Wireless Communication Improving Radio Coverage Radio connectivity between your device and your wireless network may vary at different times of the day and in different types of weather. It may also be influence by terrain, buildings or even a crowded room. Follow these tips to improve radio coverage between your device and your wireless network, depending on your location. -
Page 33: Operating With Battery Power
R8300 User Guide Operating with Battery Power Using a battery for the first time This notebook operates on AC or battery power. This section contains the information you need to know to operate The first time you use the battery, you should: the device on battery power and describes how your device manages and saves power. -
Page 34: Replacing The Battery
R8300 User Guide Operating with Battery Power Replacing the Battery Battery Charging To charge the battery, install the battery pack and plug the CAUTION Before removing the battery pack, make sure that AC adapter into the device and an electrical outlet. You can you have an AC adapter connected to the device or a media use your device while charging the battery. -
Page 35: Battery Calibration
R8300 User Guide Operating with Battery Power Battery Calibration Managing Power Over time, as the battery is repeatedly drained and recharged, Your device has power management capability so you can battery runtime may decrease. Calibrate the battery the reduce the amount of energy used, especially during periods first time you use it and then periodically for maximum of inactivity. -
Page 36: Battery Tips
R8300 User Guide Operating with Battery Power Battery Tips To help save power, use the DynaPower utility. „ When running on battery power, make sure your system „ suspends automatically after a few minutes of inactivity. Tip 1. Avoid excessive heat and cold PC Cards, radios, custom applications, or modified system settings may affect this. -
Page 37: Tip 4. Get A Good Charge
R8300 User Guide Operating with Battery Power Tip 4. Get a good charge Fully charged Li-Ion batteries deteriorate faster than partly „ discharged ones. For ideal storage, charge the battery Your device will charge more quickly if it is turned off or „... -
Page 38: Customizing Your Bios
R8300 User Guide Customizing Your BIOS When you turn your device on, the system reads the BIOS Settings to test and initialize components and make sure everything runs properly when the system is operating. You can use the Setup Utility to change your device’s startup configuration. For example, you can change your system’s security routine. -
Page 39: The Main Menu
R8300 User Guide Customizing Your BIOS The Main Menu The Main menu displays detailed information about the device, including the system time and date. A p t i o S e t u p U t i l i t y - C o p y r i g h t ( C ) 2 0 1 2 A m e r i c a n M e g a t r e n d s , I n c . -
Page 40: The Advanced Menu
R8300 User Guide Customizing Your BIOS The Advanced Menu The Advanced menu provides the user with the ability to configure specific system settings. A p t i o S e t u p U t i l i t y - C o p y r i g h t ( C ) 2 0 1 2 A m e r i c a n M e g a t r e n d s , I n c . -
Page 41: Trusted Computing
R8300 User Guide Customizing Your BIOS Field Setting Description Stealth Mode Configurations Submenu Stealth Mode Setup F81216 Super IO Configuration Submenu System Super IO Chip Parameters FAN Calibration Submenu FAN calibration Battery Calibration Submenu Battery Calibration Trusted Computing Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is a secure micro-controller with added cryptographic functions. -
Page 42: Intel Txt(Lt) Configuration
R8300 User Guide Customizing Your BIOS Intel TXT(LT) Configuration This menu option only can be configured if the SMX is enabled. VT and VT-d support must be also enabled prior to TXT. A p t i o S e t u p U t i l i t y - C o p y r i g h t ( C ) 2 0 1 2 A m e r i c a n M e g a t r e n d s , I n c . -
Page 43: Radio Devices Configuration
R8300 User Guide Customizing Your BIOS Radio Devices Configuration This menu option allows you to configure the Bluetooth, WLAN, and GPS function. A p t i o S e t u p U t i l i t y - C o p y r i g h t ( C ) 2 0 1 2 A m e r i c a n M e g a t r e n d s , I n c . -
Page 44: Stealth Mode Configurations
R8300 User Guide Customizing Your BIOS Stealth Mode Configurations Stealth mode is a feature that allows the device to be used in an environment where sound and light could be dangerous or disruptive. A p t i o S e t u p U t i l i t y - C o p y r i g h t ( C ) 2 0 1 2 A m e r i c a n M e g a t r e n d s , I n c . -
Page 45: F81216 Super Io Configuration
R8300 User Guide Customizing Your BIOS F81216 Super IO Configuration This menu option allows you to assign serial port settings. A p t i o S e t u p U t i l i t y - C o p y r i g h t ( C ) 2 0 1 2 A m e r i c a n M e g a t r e n d s , I n c . -
Page 46: Fan Calibration
R8300 User Guide Customizing Your BIOS FAN Calibration This menu option allows you to do the fan calibration. The calibration process takes approximately 3 minutes to complete. N o w S t a r t i n g F A N C a l i b r a t i o n . -
Page 47: The Boot Menu
R8300 User Guide Customizing Your BIOS The Boot Menu The Boot menu allows you to configure the boot settings and boot sequence, depending on your configuration. The boot device fields are dynamic and change depending on the devices installed on your notebook during that boot sequence. For example, if you have a DVD/CDRW Combo drive or a USB floppy drive installed, they appear as options in the boot device fields. -
Page 48: The Security Menu
R8300 User Guide Customizing Your BIOS The Security Menu The Security menu allows you to set or change the Administrator and User passwords. A p t i o S e t u p U t i l i t y - C o p y r i g h t ( C ) 2 0 1 2 A m e r i c a n M e g a t r e n d s , I n c . -
Page 49: The Save & Exit Menu
R8300 User Guide Customizing Your BIOS The 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 Setup Utility Menu. A p t i o S e t u p U t i l i t y - C o p y r i g h t ( C ) 2 0 1 2 A m e r i c a n M e g a t r e n d s , I n c . -
Page 50: Optional Equipment And Accessories
R8300 User Guide Optional Equipment and Accessories To connect the vehicle adapter This notebook has several equipment and accessory options to further enhance your mobile computing experience from Insert the vehicle adapter power cord into the power port an optional shoulder strap to docking solutions. Click here for on the device. -
Page 51: Communicating With Other Devices
R8300 User Guide Optional Equipment and Accessories Memory Upgrade CAUTIONS Refer to Battery Tips for recommended charging „ Adding memory allows the device to operate faster, handle temperature ranges and other recommendations more tasks simultaneously, and work more smoothly with large files. -
Page 52: Maintenance And Storage
R8300 User Guide Maintenance and Storage This notebook is rugged and weather resistant and you Periodically inspect the ports and connectors for damage „ and contamination. can use it under a wide range of environmental conditions. However, to ensure long use and continued high performance, Turn off the device when you are not using it. -
Page 53: Taking Care Of Your Batteries
R8300 User Guide Maintenance and Storage Taking Care of Your Batteries For External PC Cards Each PC Card manufacturer provides specific guidelines for „ Read and follow all battery precautions in the Safety the care and handling of the product. In addition, follow these section. -
Page 54: Cleaning The External Power Connector
R8300 User Guide Maintenance and Storage Data Recovery Cleaning the External Power Connector The external power connector may sometimes be exposed There are several methods to restore your data. Start with the to moisture and/or contamination causing an unreliable least destructive and fastest recovery options, listed below in connection to the external power source. -
Page 55: Troubleshooting
R8300 User Guide Troubleshooting This section is designed to help you determine and fix issues If the battery still fails to start charging after an hour, „ remove the battery, wait several seconds, and then install you might encounter while operating this notebook. Try the following things in order: it again. -
Page 56: Hard Disk
R8300 User Guide Troubleshooting The touch screen doesn’t respond after a batteries eventually need to be retired. Consider replacing the battery if you are not getting the usage you need from suspend The touch screen needs a few seconds to work after a suspend. -
Page 57: Keyboard And Mouse Troubleshooting
R8300 User Guide Troubleshooting Keyboard and Mouse Troubleshooting Miscellaneous Troubleshooting Something unexpected happens when I press a The device shuts off unexpectedly The device has entered suspend mode. Press any key to „ resume from the standby state. Press the... - Page 58 R8300 User Guide Troubleshooting The device doesn’t automatically suspend Exit any application that uses COM ports. „ „ Make sure external power is not connected. Depending on power settings, some systems will not suspend automatically when they are connected to external power.
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