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Durabook Z14I User Manual

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Table of Contents
BEFORE YOU START ....................................................................................... 5
PACKAGE CONTENTS ...................................................................................... 5
PRODUCT OVERVIEW ...................................................................................... 6
Front View ............................................................................................................... 6
Back View ................................................................................................................ 7
Right View ............................................................................................................... 8
Left View .................................................................................................................. 9
Rear View ................................................................................................................ 9
STATUS INDICATORS .................................................................................... 11
INSTALLING THE BATTERY............................................................................... 12
Charging the Battery ............................................................................................... 14
Charging Time ........................................................................................................ 14
Checking the Battery Level ...................................................................................... 14
When to replace the Battery Pack ............................................................................. 15
Removing the Battery ............................................................................................. 15
USING THE SECONDARY BATTERY ..................................................................... 16
Installing the Secondary Battery .............................................................................. 16
Removing the Secondary Battery ............................................................................. 18
USING THE SECONDARY STORAGE .................................................................... 19
Installing the Secondary Storage .............................................................................. 19
Removing the Secondary Storage ............................................................................. 21
USING THE OPTICAL DISC DRIVE (ODD) ........................................................... 22
Installing the Optical Disc Drive (ODD)...................................................................... 22
Removing the Optical Disc Drive (ODD) .................................................................... 24
USING THE STORAGE DRIVE ........................................................................... 25
Installing the Storage Drive ..................................................................................... 25
Removing the Storage Drive .................................................................................... 27
CONNECTING THE POWER .............................................................................. 28
Connecting the AC Adapter ...................................................................................... 28
Using Battery Power ................................................................................................ 28
Configuring the Power Settings ................................................................................ 29
STARTING YOUR NOTEBOOK ........................................................................... 30
Turning On Your Device ........................................................................................... 30
Turning Off Your Device ........................................................................................... 30
USING THE KEYBOARD .................................................................................. 32
USING THE TOUCH PAD ................................................................................. 33
OPERATING YOUR NOTEBOOK
.................................................... 35
USING THE QUICK MENU ............................................................................... 35
Quick Menu Overview .............................................................................................. 35
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Viewing the Version Information ............................................................................... 36
Viewing the Battery Charge Cycles ........................................................................... 36
Configuring the Programmable Button (P1) ............................................................... 36
Configuring the Programmable Button (P2) ............................................................... 37
Assigning an Application to the P1/P2 Button ............................................................. 37
Accessing the Mobility Center ................................................................................... 38
Configuring the Touchscreen Settings ....................................................................... 39
Configuring External Antenna Switching Mode ........................................................... 40
USING THE CAMERA ..................................................................................... 41
Opening Camera App .............................................................................................. 41
Taking Photos ......................................................................................................... 42
Recording Videos .................................................................................................... 42
Shooting Panorama Photos ...................................................................................... 44
Adjusting Brightness ............................................................................................... 45
Setting Photo Timer ................................................................................................ 46
Configuring Camera Settings ................................................................................... 46
Viewing Photos/Videos ............................................................................................ 47
INSTALLING THE MEMORY CARD ....................................................................... 48
INSTALLING A SIM CARD ............................................................................... 49
INSTALLING A SMART CARD ............................................................................ 50
INSTALLING THE PC CARDS ............................................................................ 51
CONNECTING THE MICROPHONE/HEADSET................................................................... 52
CONNECTING USB DEVICES ........................................................................... 53
CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL DISPLAYS ................................................................ 54
CONNECTING TO A LOCAL AREA NETWORK (LAN) ................................................. 56
CONNECTING TO WIRELESS CONNECTIONS .......................................................... 57
BIOS SETUP MENU ..................................................................................... 65
MAIN MENU .............................................................................................. 67
ADVANCED MENU ........................................................................................ 68
BOOT MENU .............................................................................................. 74
SECURITY MENU ......................................................................................... 75
SAVE & EXIT MENU ..................................................................................... 76
PROTECTING YOUR NOTEBOOK ........................................................................ 77
STORING AND HANDLING YOUR NOTEBOOK ......................................................... 77
CLEANING YOUR NOTEBOOK ........................................................................... 79
TRAVELING WITH YOUR NOTEBOOK .................................................................. 80
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PRELIMINARY CHECKLIST ............................................................................... 81
SOLVING COMMON PROBLEMS ......................................................................... 81
DISPLAY PROBLEMS ..................................................................................... 83
HARD DISK PROBLEMS ................................................................................. 84
OTHER PROBLEMS ....................................................................................... 88
COPYRIGHT ............................................................................................... 89
SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................... 89
REGULATORY STATEMENT ............................................................................... 92
Federal Communications Commission Statement ....................................................... 92
Declaration of Conformity ........................................................................................ 92
Battery Disposal ..................................................................................................... 93
WARNING EXPLOSION HAZARD ............................................................................... 93
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT ....................................................................................... 93
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................. 96
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Notebook
Power cord
DC 19V 90W power adapter
Standard 9-cell Li-ion
Battery
Stylus and strap
Before You Start
Before You Start
Congratulations on your purchase of this notebook. This fully-rugged notebook is portable and provides users with maximum mobile
computing experience in a wide range of working environments. Before you begin using your notebook, read this chapter to familiarize yourself with the main components installed in the system.
Package Contents
If any of the following items is damaged, please contact your retailer.
NOTE
These pictures are for reference only. Actual items may slightly differ. Declaration of product weight: 3.6kg. The actual weight may vary by
configuration.
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Before You Start
No.
Item
Description
1
Front camera
Use to take pictures, record videos, or video conference.
2
Camera cover
Protects the camera.
3
Microphones
Records the surrounding sound.
4
Display screen
Optional capacitive touch panel.
5
Programmable buttons (P1/P2)
Press to enter the chosen program (user definition).
6
7
Status indicators
Indicates the corresponding function status.
8
Power button
Press to turn your notebook on or off.
Product Overview
Front View
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No.
Item
Description
9
Waterproof keyboard
Press the keys to input information.
10
Fingerprint scanner (optional)
Scans fingerprints for biometric identification.
11
Touch pad
Use to point, select, drag, or scroll objects on the screen.
12
Touch pad button
Press to select objects or display a shortcut menu.
13
RFID reader (optional)
Reads tags for data collections from other device.
No.
Item
Description
1
Docking connector
Connects the notebook to a docking station.
2
RF Pass-thru connectors (x3) (optional)
Use for the external antenna of WWAN, GPS, and WLAN.
Back View
Before You Start
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Before You Start
No.
Item
Description
3
Battery latch release button
Press and hold the button to disengage the battery connector.
4
Speakers
Emits sound.
5
Media bay latch release button
Press and hold the button to disengage the ODD/SSD/secondary battery connector.
6
Stylus holder
Stores the stylus.
No.
Item
Description
1
PC card slots
Use to insert the PCMCIA Type II card or Express Card 54.
2
Battery compartment cover latch
Slide to the unlock position to release the battery
compartment cover.
3
Battery compartment
Contains the battery.
4
Audio Combo jack
Connects to headphones, external speakers, or microphone.
5
USB 2.0 port
Connects to USB 2.0 peripheral devices.
6
USB 3.1 (Gen 1) port
Connects to USB 3.0 peripheral devices.
7
USB 3.1 (Gen 1) port
Supports USB charging when the system is off (DC mode only).
8
HDMI port
Connects to an HDMI device such as an external HDMI LCD TV.
9
USB Type C port
Connects to USB Type C peripheral devices.
Right View
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No.
Item
Description
1
SIM card slot
Use to insert a SIM card.
2
Card reader
Use to insert memory cards to transfer pictures, music, and data between your notebook and flash compatible devices. The card reader supports SD (Secure Digital), SDXC, Mini-SD (with adapter).
3
RF Signal Slide­Switch
Slide the switch to enable/disable the RF functions.
4
Smart card reader
Use to insert smart cards.
5
Media bay
Varies depending on SKU:
Optical disk drive Secondary battery pack Secondary storage
6
Storage Drive compartment cover latch
Slide to the unlock position to release the Storage
Drive compartment cover.
7
Storage Drive
compartment
Contains the storage drive.
Left View
Before You Start
Rear View
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Before You Start
No.
Item
Description
1
DC-in jack
Connects to the power adapter.
2
DP port
Connects to an external display.
3
VGA port
Connects to peripheral devices, such as an external monitor/projector.
4
RS-232 ports
Connects to serial peripheral devices.
5
RJ-45 ports
Connects to a local area network (LAN) using an Ethernet cable.
6
Kensington lock slot
Connects to a Kensington-compatible notebook security lock.
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Icon
Item
Description
Storage
Lights up (green) when the HDD/SSD/ODD is accessing data.
Num Lock
Lights up (green) when Num Lock is activated.
Caps Lock
Lights up (green) when Caps Lock is activated.
Power
The LED light stays on (blue) when the system is running. When the system is in sleep mode, the LED blinks.
Battery
Indicates the battery status:
Green: when the battery is fully charged (95% or
above)
Orange: when the battery is charging Flashing orange: charging error Red: when the battery capacity is lower than 7% Off: when discharged
RF LED
Indicates the wireless connection status:
Blue: Any of the RF features (WLAN/Bluetooth/WWAN)
are activated.
Off: None of the RF features (WLAN/Bluetooth/WWAN)
are activated.
Wired LAN
Indicates the wired network connection status:
Green: a link is established Flashing Green: when there is activity on the port
Before You Start
Status Indicators
The status indicators light up when a particular function of the notebook is active. Each indicator is marked with a symbol.
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Getting Started
Getting Started
This chapter will help you get started using the device.
CAUTION!
Before any internal installation procedures are carried out on the system, make sure the system is turned off and cooled down for 5 minutes. Failing to turn off the system before opening it can cause permanent damage to the system and serious or fatal injury to the user.
Installing the Battery
To install the battery, follow the steps below:
1. Slide the battery compartment cover latch to the unlock position to release the
battery compartment cover.
2. Open the battery compartment cover.
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3. Insert the battery into the battery compartment, as shown in the image below.
4. Push completely until the battery locks into place.
5. Close the battery compartment cover.
6. Slide the battery compartment cover latch to the lock position to secure the
battery compartment cover in place.
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Getting Started
Charging the Battery
The Li-Ion battery is not fully-charged upon purchase. To charge the battery, follow the steps below:
1. Install the battery into your notebook. See procedures above.
2. Connect the AC adapter to the DC-in jack on your notebook.
3. Connect the AC adapter to the power cord.
4. Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet.
Charging Time
It takes approximately 3.0 hours (at 25ºC) to fully charge the battery.
NOTE
The charging time may be longer if you are using your notebook while charging
the battery.
CAUTION!
DO NOT charge the battery if the temperature is below 0
45ºC.
Use only the supplied AC adapter. Using other AC adapters may damage the
battery or your notebook.
º
C or higher than
Checking the Battery Level
It is important that you monitor the battery status regularly to ensure you do not run out of power at a critical moment.
To check the remaining battery power, double-tap the battery icon ( ) on the system tray. The battery screen appears:
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When to replace the Battery Pack
The battery performance gradually decreases over time and usage. We recommend you replace your battery pack after 18 to 24 months of usage.
Removing the Battery
To remove the battery, follow the steps below:
1. Slide the battery compartment cover latch to the unlock position to release the
battery compartment cover. Then open the battery compartment cover.
2. Press and hold the battery latch release button. Then pull the battery out to
disengage it from its compartment.
3. Pull the battery out of the battery compartment.
4. Close the battery compartment cover. Then slide the battery compartment
cover latch to the lock position to secure the battery compartment cover in place.
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Getting Started
Using the Secondary Battery
Installing the Secondary Battery
To install the secondary battery, follow the steps below:
1. Slide the I/O device cover latch to the unlock position to release the I/O device
cover.
2. Open the I/O device cover.
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3. Insert the secondary battery into the media bay compartment. Then push
completely until the secondary battery locks into place.
4. Close the I/O device cover.
5. Slide the I/O device cover latch to the lock position to secure the I/O device
cover in place.
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Removing the Secondary Battery
To remove the secondary battery, follow the steps below:
1. Slide the I/O device cover latch to the unlock position to release the I/O device
cover. Then open the I/O device cover.
2. Press and hold the media bay latch release button. Then pull the secondary
battery out to disengage it from its compartment.
3. Pull the secondary battery out of the media bay compartment.
4. Close the I/O device cover. Then slide the I/O device cover latch to the lock
position to secure the I/O device cover in place.
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Using the Secondary Storage
Installing the Secondary Storage
To install the secondary storage, follow the steps below:
1. Slide the I/O device cover latch to the unlock position to release the I/O device
cover.
2. Open the I/O device cover.
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3. Insert the secondary storage into the media bay compartment. Then push
completely until the secondary storage locks into place.
4. Close the I/O device cover.
5. Slide the I/O device cover latch to the lock position to secure the I/O device
cover in place.
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Removing the Secondary Storage
To remove the secondary storage, follow the steps below:
1. Slide the I/O device cover latch to the unlock position to release the I/O device
cover. Then open the I/O device cover.
2. Press and hold the media bay latch release button. Then pull the secondary
storage out to disengage it from its compartment.
3. Pull the secondary storage out of the media bay compartment.
4. Close the I/O device cover. Then slide the I/O device cover latch to the lock
position to secure the I/O device cover in place.
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Getting Started
Using the Optical Disc Drive (ODD)
Installing the Optical Disc Drive (ODD)
To install the ODD, follow the steps below:
1. Slide the I/O device cover latch to the unlock position to release the I/O device
cover.
2. Open the I/O device cover.
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3. Insert the ODD into the media bay compartment. Then push completely until
the ODD locks into place.
4. Close the I/O device cover.
5. Slide the I/O device cover latch to the lock position to secure the I/O device
cover in place.
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Removing the Optical Disc Drive (ODD)
To remove the ODD, follow the steps below:
1. Slide the I/O device cover latch to the unlock position to release the I/O device
cover. Then open the I/O device cover.
2. Press and hold the media bay latch release button. Then pull the ODD out to
disengage it from its compartment.
3. Pull the ODD out of the media bay compartment.
4. Close the I/O device cover. Then slide the I/O device cover latch to the lock
position to secure the I/O device cover in place.
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Using the Storage Drive
Installing the Storage Drive
To install the storage drive, follow the steps below:
1. Slide the Storage Drive compartment cover latch to the unlock position to
release the Storage Drive compartment cover.
2. Open the Storage Drive compartment cover.
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Getting Started
3. Insert the storage drive into its compartment. Then push completely until the
storage drive is fully seated.
4. Close the Storage Drive compartment cover.
5. Slide the Storage Drive compartment cover latch to the lock position to secure
the Storage Drive compartment cover in place.
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Removing the Storage Drive
To remove the storage drive, follow the steps below:
1. Slide the Storage Drive compartment cover latch to the unlock position to
release the Storage Drive compartment cover. Then open the Storage Drive compartment cover.
2. Pull the storage drive out of its compartment.
3. Close the Storage Drive compartment cover. Then slide the Storage Drive
compartment cover latch to the lock position to secure the Storage Drive compartment cover in place.
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Getting Started
Connecting the Power
Your notebook can be powered up using the AC adapter or the Lithium-ion battery.
Connecting the AC Adapter
The AC adapter powers up your notebook and charges the battery.
1. Connect the AC adapter to the DC-in jack on your notebook.
2. Connect the AC adapter to the power cord.
3. Plug the power cord to an electrical outlet.
Using Battery Power
1. Install the charged battery in the battery compartment.
2. Remove the AC adapter (if plugged in). Your notebook will automatically use
the battery power.
NOTE
If your notebook is connected to an electrical outlet and the battery is installed,
your notebook uses power from the electrical outlet.
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Configuring the Power Settings
1. Right-click the battery icon ( ) on the system tray. Then select Power
Options.
2. Select Change plan settings to customize a power plan.
3. Change the desired sleep and display settings. Then select Save changes.
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Getting Started
Starting Your Notebook
Turning On Your Device
1. To open the display panel, unlock the chassis latch to open the notebook chassis.
2. Lift the cover lid to upright position.
3. Press the button until the Power LED lights up.
TIP
Besides using the keyboard or touch pad for operations on your notebook, you can also use a mouse. To use a wired mouse, simply plug it into an available USB port.
Turning Off Your Device
It is important to properly shut down your notebook to avoid the loss of unsaved data. To shut down your notebook, do the following:
Tap > > Shut down. Wait for your notebook to power off
completely before removing the power source (if necessary).
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