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A-760 Notebook Operator’s Manual Chapter 1
Chapter 1
System Overview
1-1 Introduction
A- 760 Series notebook computer is a new generation notebook computer. It is a
high-end rugged notebook computer which is an industrial notebook with some
rugged features such as vibration, shock, drop and drip-proof. It is designed for using
in vehicle or in the harsh environment.
The A-760 Series notebook computer implements the new technologies in the
industrial market. Large display panel, high capacity hard disk drive, PCI bus and
CD-ROM, etc. An Intel Pentium CPU with MMX is the heart of this notebook
computer. This chapter introduces and explains the A-760 Series notebook and its
computer parts.
1-2 System Description
The A-760 Series computer is a compact fully portable notebook computer. It
operates as a stand alone system for most applications.
It offers superior performance under harsh environmental and operating conditions. It
is fully compatible with the IBM PC/AT standard.
1-3 System Configuration
This section presents and explains possible notebook hardware configurations. Refer
to the nameplate on the notebook bottom for that system's configuration.
1-3.1 Standard Configuration
Table 1-1 lists the major common features of the standard A-760 systems.
The specifications in this table may be different from yours due to the optional items.
Please refer to the detailed specifications I ncluding the standard and optional
configuratons on page d.
Table 1-1 Standard A-760 Notebook Computer
Feature Description
CPU Intel Pentium II/III 333, 400 MHz or more
Storage device Removable 2.5-inch 6.4 GB hard disk drive ( or more )
Removable 3.5-inch 1.44 MB Floppy disk drive
Display 1. 12.1-inch color LCD, 64K color TFT, super VGA
2. 13.3-inch color LCD, SVGA TFT/DSTN 800x600
resoulation, integrated power conserve mode
Power source Rechargeable removable Ni-MH battery ( or other type )
Keyboard 87key shower proof rubber keyboard, Embedded two
button track pad
Expansion Two PCMCIA sockets (type II or one type III compatible)
I/O Devices One Parallel port, D-type 25-pin
One VGA External port, D-type 15 pin
Two Serial port , D-type 9 pin (COM1 & COM2)
One PS/2 Keyboard and One PS/2 mouse
One IrDA Port
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1-3.2 Options and Accessories
External FDD
EL-Backlight Keyboard
The EL-Backlight keyboard function keys is Fn+F8.
DVD
LS120
1-3.2.1 Carrying Bag
The carrying bag makes carrying the notebook and its peripherals easier. It has
compartments for up to four diskettes, this manual, the power supply, and all
notebook cables.
1-3.3 System Identification
The nameplate listing system information is at the bottom of the notebook. It contains:
• Factory configuration
• Model number
• Serial number
1-4 Unpacking
Use this checklist to make sure all items included with the notebook are present in
good condition.
• Notebook computer
• Rechargeable battery pack
• AC adapter
• Power cord
• Operation Manual
• PCMCIA diskette
• TRACKPAD diskette
• VGA Driver diskette
If any items are missing or damaged, please contact the supplier.
1-5 Notebook Features
Figures from 1-1 through 1-11 identify the major notebook parts, indicators, and
controls.
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Figure 1-1 A-760 Notebook, Front View
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1-5.1 Cover
The notebook cover (Item 1, Figure 1-1) houses the display unit and its control
devices.
1-5.2 Display
The display have three types, one is 12.1” TFT 16 bit color LCD display (Item 2,
Figure 1-1) is selected in A320-Series notebook computer. The resolution of this
LCD display is 800 X 600 pixels (SVGA standard). But the connection mechanism
from LCD display to motherboard is designed flexibly for different venders of LCD
displays and different types. The other is 13.3” TFT 24 bit color LCD display , the
resolution is 1024 X 768.
1-5.3 Power Switch
The power switch (Item 5, Figure 1-1) turns the notebook power on and off.
1-5.4 Keyboard
The keyboard ( Item 3, Figure 1-1), is the primary tool for typing data and commands
into the notebook.
Figure 1-2 Rubber Keyboard
* About others language keyboard refer to the Appendix A.
1-5.4.1 Function Keys
The function keys give special commands defined by software. The notebook BIOS
also uses function keys to set some configuration parameters.
The rubber keyboard has twelve function keys numbered from F1 through F12 (Item
1, Figure 1-2) and Fn (Item 9, Figure 1-2).
1-5.4.2 Embedded Numeric Keypad
(Item 2, Figure 1-2) These keys act like calculator keys when the NUM LOCK light
is on. When the numeric keypad is active, the notebook disables the alphabet keys
doubling as numeric keypad keys.
1-5.4.3 Num Lock
The Num Lock key (Item 3, Figure 1-2) activates and deactivates the embedded
numeric keypad. When the numeric keypad is active, the NUM LOCK indicator
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