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TABLET COMPUTER
DR686 DI5 / DM5
USER'S GUIDE

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  • Page 1 TABLET COMPUTER DR686 DI5 / DM5 USER’S GUIDE...
  • Page 2 Copyright © 2002 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 Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, this equipment may cause interference to radio communications. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Class B digital devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules, which were designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when operated in commercial or residential environments.
  • Page 4 RS: EN61000-4-3 EFT: EN61000-4-4 Surge: EN61000-4-5 CS: EN61000-4-6 Power-Frequency Magnetic Field: EN61000-4-8 Voltage Dips, Interruptions: EN61000-4-11 UL, TÜV AC Adapter (TÜV includes EN60950 LVD)
  • Page 5 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 6: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS GETTING STARTED ..................... 1 NPACKING ........................... 1 UICK PERATION ......................2 ONTROLS AND NDICATORS ..................3 USEFUL INFORMATION ................7 OCATION ..........................7 UGGEDNESS ........................7 PERATING YSTEMS ....................... 7 AC A DAPTER ........................8 ATTERY ..........................8 POST P AND .......................
  • Page 7 EMORY ......................... 19 ATTERY ........................19 LAN + F ODEM ..................19 EHICLE DAPTER ......................19 OCKLIGHT .......................... 19 TAND ........................19 SPECIFICATIONS ....................20 YSTEM ........................20 CPU: ............................20 AC A DAPTER ........................21 ATTERY ..........................21 EYPAD EYBOARD .......................
  • Page 8 VGA U TILITY ........................33 ISPLAY APABILITY ..................... 33 OUSE RIVER ......................... 34 OUCH CREEN RIVER ....................34 PCMCIA D RIVER ......................34 UDIO RIVER ........................34 LAN D RIVER ........................35 ODEM RIVER ..................... 35 MAINTENANCE / SERVICE ..............36 LEANING ..........................

  • Page 9: 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 10: Quick Operation

    Getting Started Quick Operation • 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 switch. •...

  • Page 11: Controls And Indicators

    Getting Started Controls and Indicators Note: Some of the functions are optional. Front 1. Function key F1~F8 2. Display ON/OFF 3. Display brightness decrease 4. Display brightness increase 5. Power switch (also Suspend switch dependents on setting) 6. 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)
  • Page 12 Getting Started Rear 1. Secondary battery connector 1. Battery 2. LAN 3. USB (Universal Serial Bus) 4. PCMCIA slots...
  • Page 13 Getting Started Right 1. DC jack (2 pin for DI5, 3 pin for DM5) 2. Serial port (COM1) 1. Antenna (optional) 2. HDD 3. Kensington lock slot Bottom...
  • Page 14 Getting Started 1. Docking connector 2. External antenna jack (optional)

  • Page 15: 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.). •...

  • Page 16: Ac Adapter

    Useful Information “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 17 Useful Information • 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 18: Boot Up And Post

    Useful Information 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 19: 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, FDD, and CD-ROM drive). 3. Remove any diskettes, CD-ROMs, or other media. 4.

  • Page 20: Replacing Modules

    Useful Information Replacing Modules Caution! Turn OFF the power before replacing any module. To remove the modules: 1. Turn OFF the computer. (Hibernate or suspend to disk is not recommended as the parameters may change when modules are changed) 2. Disconnect all cables from the computer. 3.

  • Page 21: Components And Functions

    Components and Functions COMPONENTS AND FUNCTIONS Hard Disk Drive The Hard Disk Drive (HDD) is a 2.5” type standard IDE interface data storage device. HDD is user removable. This provides convenience and security. It can ONLY be removed while power is OFF. Note: NEVER drop your HDD module or expose it to high temperature, high humidity, or any hazardous environment.

  • Page 22: External Backlight Keyboard (Optional)

    Components and Functions External Backlight Keyboard (optional) The external backlight keyboard is equivalent to a full size desktop keyboard plus extra functions. The interface is via USB port. Trackpoint: The trackpoint is functionally equivalent to a mouse. Pushing the trackpoint may move the cursor on the screen.

  • Page 23: Cd-Rom Drive (Optional)

    Components and Functions CD-ROM Drive (optional) CD-ROM drive is also an USB device. The interface requirement is same as FDD. As USB function is active after Windows boot up, Windows installation via USB CD-ROM is not possible even the Windows itself supports USB. Audio CD output is via the audio jack on CD-ROM drive only.

  • Page 24: Stand Unit (Optional)

    Components and Functions 1. DC jack 2. RGB port 3. USB port 1 (sealed type) 4. USB port 2 (sealed type) 5. USB port 3, 4 (standard type) 6. Serial port (COM1) 7. LAN jack (RJ45) 8. Modem jack (RJ11) 9.
  • Page 25 Components and Functions temperature below –20°C (-4°F) the computer may never heat up to operate. Plug in AC or vehicle adapter for heating is recommended.

  • Page 26: 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: 64MB, 128MB, 256MB 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 27: Specifications

    Specifications SPECIFICATIONS System Unit CPU: Intel Pentium III or Celeron Memory: System memory Standard: 128MB Expandable: 256MB Cache memory Internal level-II 256 KB Video memory Display: The display is a SVGA compatible LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) of 800 x 600 dots (horizontal x vertical).

  • Page 28: Ac Adapter

    Specifications I/O Ports: Serial port (DB9) LAN jack (RJ45) for optional LAN card 2 type II or 1 type-III PCMCIA slots Docking port USB port Microphone port DC jack Dimensions and Weight: Width: 250mm (9.8”) Depth: 190mm (7.4”) Height: 34.8mm (1.37”) Weight: 1.7Kg (3.7 lb) Note: Weight varies on system configurations.

  • Page 29: Keypad/Keyboard

    Specifications Battery (optional): Type: 9 x 18650 cells Lithium Ion Capacity: 10.8V 5400mAH 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~F8 Optional External USB Keyboard: Number of keys: Key travel: 1.5 mm...

  • Page 30: Docklight Dl-6I/Dl-6M (Optional)

    Specifications Output Voltage 19V +/-5% Output Current 2.8A Wiring Cigarette lighter/ Truck battery Application Car or Truck installation Docklight DL-6I/DL-6M (optional) Ports: Serial x 2*, USB x 4*, LAN, Modem, RGB, Audio (microphone), DC jack Dimensions: 250mm (9.8” W) x 34mm (1.3” D) x 38mm (1.5” H) Weight: 0.45Kg (1 lb.) approximately *: Serial ports: COM1 RS232 only, COM3 RS232 or optional RS422 USB ports: 2 standard connectors and 2 proprietary environmental sealed...

  • Page 31: Environmental

    Specifications Carrying bag: Recyclable PE Fiber User's Guide: Paper Please recycle the parts according to local regulations. Environmental Temperature: Operating: DI5: 0 ~ 40ºC (32 ~ 104ºF) DM5: 0 ~ 50ºC (32 ~ 122ºF) Non Operating: DI5: -20 ~ 60ºC (-4 ~ 140ºF) DM5: -20 ~ 60ºC (-4 ~ 140ºF) Humidity: Operating/Non-operating: 5~95% (non-condensing)

  • Page 32: Bios Setup

    BIOS Setup BIOS SETUP Press [Del] at boot up to enter BIOS setup. Use arrow keys to select options and [PgUp] [PgDn] to modify them. When finished, move to ”Save & Exit Setup” to save the settings and exit. Note: The setup contents may vary depending on computer configuration. Main Set time, date, HDD, FDD, Display output parameters in Main Setup.

  • Page 33: Advanced

    BIOS Setup Advanced Includes Advanced BIOS Features, Integrated Peripherals, Power Management, and PnP/PCI Configurations. PnP: Plug and Play devices PCI: Peripheral Connector Interface Advanced BIOS Features You may set a quicker boot up (minimized self test procedure) or define boot up drive sequence, boot up status, etc.

  • Page 34: Integrated Peripherals

    BIOS Setup Security option: “Setup”: Password prompt at BIOS Setup. Only authorized user may perform setup. “System”: Password prompt at boot up. Only authorized user may boot up the computer. Integrated Peripherals Serial, USB modes are defined by this setup. You may disable some devices to free IRQ when necessary.

  • Page 35: Power Management

    BIOS Setup Power Management The computer supports various operating systems (OS). For most Windows with power management support you don’t need to set here. Set up power management under Windows 2000/ME/XP Control Panel. These OS would enable ACPI mode (Windows 95 enables APM mode). Set this menu only for OS which do not support ACPI or APM (DOS, Windows NT, etc.).
  • Page 36 BIOS Setup Power Management Functions: BIOS Power Management Setup Power ACPI/APM Management (Windows 98, (DOS, 2000, ME, XP, Windows NT, or other OS or others) with ACPI/APM) Max Saving Min Saving User Define Fixed shortest Fixed longest Windows (OS) timeout for timeout for takes control Doze,...

  • Page 37: Pnp/Pci Configurations

    BIOS Setup The system will create a file on the HDD to store memory data with size of 140MB. You must specify a file size larger than your system memory plus video memory (8MB). For instance, if system memory is 128MB you should at least set 136MB (a little more recommended).

  • Page 38: Defaults

    BIOS Setup Defaults Load Fail-Safe Defaults: Load the factory setup parameters by this option. Default setup is usually the most fail-safe setting. Be sure to add your personal setup if there are additional devices installed. Security Set Password: Set the password for the user who works with this computer. Security setup options are available in Advanced BIOS Features.

  • Page 39: Exit

    BIOS Setup Exit Choose “Save & Exit Setup” when you are sure of the setup. Choose “Exit Without Saving” when setup change is not needed.

  • Page 40: Utilities And Drivers

    Utilities and Drivers UTILITIES AND DRIVERS Note: Most device drivers are available in Windows 98/2000/ME/XP. Only when the default driver does not work properly you need to install the factory bundled drivers. Driver installation is necessary for DOS, Windows NT, or other non- Microsoft OS.

  • Page 41: Mouse Driver

    Utilities and Drivers 1600x 1200x 256 color 1600x 1200x 64K color By Panning. The table lists typical display modes only. The system also supports standard video modes with lower resolution and color. Windows 98/2000/ME/XP/NT Driver Installation: Insert the Driver CD into the CD-ROM. Click Display in Control Panel then select Settings, follow prompt to complete driver installation.

  • Page 42: Lan Driver

    Utilities and Drivers In Windows NT, Click Multimedia → Peripheral → Driver to install it. LAN Driver In Windows 98/2000/ME/XP click System → Hardware → Device Manager → choose Network adapters, then choose the appropriate device and click Driver → Update Driver. Follow the prompt to complete installation. In Windows NT click Network →...

  • Page 43: 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 44 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 45 Recycled / Recycleable Printed in Taiwan...

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