Getac Technology 012 User Manual
M220
Operation Manual
MITAC Technology Corporation
Part Number: 0000 0000 0001 R00
(December 2004)
TRADEMARKS
All brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective companies.
NOTE
The information in this manual is subject to change without notice.
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, (example - use only shielded interface
cables when connecting to computer or peripheral devices) any changes or modifications
not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's
authority to operate this equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
(1) This dev ice may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance
20cm between the radiator & your body.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna
or transmitter.
Table of Contents
Preface................................................................................................viii
Chapter 1 Getting Started.............................................................1-1
Getting the Computer Running .............................................1-2
Unpacking.....................................................................1-2
Connecting to AC Power ...............................................1-2
Opening the Cover .........................................................1-4
Turning On and Off the Computer ..................................1-4
Taking a Look at the Computer ............................................1-6
Right-Side Components..................................................1-6
Left-Side Components....................................................1-7
Rear Components..........................................................1-8
Front Components........................................................ 1-10
Bottom-Side Components............................................. 1-12
Top-open Components ................................................. 1-13
Where to Go from Here .................................................... 1-15
Chapter 2 Operating Your Computer.........................................2-1
Starting and Stopping the Computer ......................................2-2
Starting the Computer ....................................................2-2
Stopping the Computer...................................................2-2
Using the Keyboard............................................................2-4
Typewriter Keys ............................................................2-4
Cursor-Control Keys......................................................2-5
Numeric Keypad...........................................................2-5
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Euro Symbol.................................................................. 2-6
Windows Keys.............................................................. 2-6
Function Keys ............................................................... 2-6
Fn Key......................................................................... 2-7
Hot Keys ...................................................................... 2-7
Using the Touchpad ............................................................2-9
Configuring the Touchpad............................................2-11
Using the Touchscreen (option) .........................................2-12
Using the Hard Disk Drive ................................................2-13
Using the Optical Drive.....................................................2-14
Installing the CD/Combo/DVD RW Drive ..................... 2-15
Inserting and Removing a Disc.....................................2-16
Using the Video Features..................................................2-17
Configuring the Display Modes ..................................... 2-17
Using the Audio Features..................................................2-19
Connecting Audio Devices...........................................2-20
Using the Communication Features....................................2-21
Using the LAN............................................................2-21
Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN)...............................2-21
Using the Modem ........................................................ 2-23
Chapter 3 Managing Power.........................................................3-1
AC Adapter ....................................................................... 3-2
Battery Pack ......................................................................3-3
Charging the Battery Pack .............................................3-3
Initializing the Battery Pack............................................ 3-4
Checking the Battery Level............................................ 3-4
Using the Primary Battery Pack .....................................3-5
Using the Secondary Battery Pack................................. 3-6
Battery Low Signals and Actions.................................... 3-7
Power Management............................................................ 3-8
Hibernation ................................................................... 3-9
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Power-Saving Tips............................................................ 3-10
Chapter 4 Expanding Your Computer.......................................4-1
Connecting an External Monitor ...........................................4-2
Connecting a USB Device ...................................................4-4
Connecting the PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse...........................4-5
Connecting a Parallel Device...............................................4-6
Connecting a Serial Device ..................................................4-7
Connecting an IR Device.....................................................4-8
Using PC Cards................................................................ 4-10
PC Card Type ............................................................. 4-10
CardBus Support ......................................................... 4-10
Inserting and Removing a PC Card ...............................4-10
System Memory Upgrade.................................................. 4-12
Chapter 5 Setup Configuration Utility (SCU)...........................5-1
When and How to Use the SCU Program............................5-2
When to Use.................................................................5-2
Starting SCU.................................................................5-2
Moving Around and Making Selections ............................5-4
Main Menu .........................................................................5-5
Advanced Menu .................................................................5-7
HDD Heater............................................................... 5-11
Security Menu .................................................................. 5-12
Boot Menu ....................................................................... 5-15
Exit Menu......................................................................... 5-17
Chapter 6 Installing Software Drivers........................................6-1
How to Use the Driver CD..................................................6-2
Installing Drivers for Windows 2000 .....................................6-3
Touchscreen Driver.......................................................6-6
Installing Drivers for Windows XP .......................................6-7
Touchscreen Driver..................................................... 6-10
Touchscreen Utility ......................................................6-16
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Chapter 7 Caring for the Computer...........................................7-1
Protecting the Computer...................................................... 7-2
Using the Password....................................................... 7-2
Using the Cable Lock.................................................... 7-2
Using an Anti-Virus Strategy.......................................... 7-3
Taking Care of the Computer .............................................. 7-4
Location Guidelines........................................................ 7-4
General Guidelines .........................................................7-4
Cleaning Guidelines........................................................ 7-5
Battery Pack Guidelines .................................................7-5
When Traveling.................................................................. 7-6
Chapter 8 Troubleshooting..........................................................8-1
Preliminary Checklist .......................................................... 8-2
Solving Common Problems .................................................. 8-3
Battery Problems ...........................................................8-4
Optical Drive Problems.................................................. 8-4
Display Problems ...........................................................8-5
Hardware Device Problems ........................................... 8-7
Hard Disk Drive Problems ............................................. 8-7
Infrared Problems ..........................................................8-7
Keyboard, Mouse and Touchpad Problems ......................8-8
LAN Problems.............................................................. 8-9
WLAN Problems .......................................................... 8-9
Modem Problems ........................................................8-10
PC Card Problems ....................................................... 8-11
Power Management Problems ...................................... 8-11
Printer Problems .......................................................... 8-12
Software Problems ......................................................8-12
Sound Problems ........................................................... 8-13
Startup Problems .........................................................8-13
Other Problems ...........................................................8-14
Resetting the Computer ..................................................... 8-16
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Appendix A Specifications..........................................................A-1
Appendix B Regulatory Information.........................................B-1
On the Use of the System................................................... B-2
Class B Regulations ...................................................... B-2
Safety Notices ..............................................................B-3
On the Use of RF Device ...................................................B-6
USA and Canada Safety Requirements and Notices ....... B-6
European Union CE Marking and Compliance Notices.... B-9
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Preface
This manual contains information that will help you operate the computer.
It is divided into 8 chapters and 2 appendices.
?? Chapter 1, Getting Started, takes you through the process of setting
up the computer and identifying its external components.
?? Chapter 2, Operating Your Computer, tells you how to use the
computer’s components and features.
?? Chapter 3, Managing Power, provides information on power.
?? Chapter 4, Expanding Your Computer, provides information on
installing and using peripheral devices.
?? Chapter 5, Using BIOS Setup, describes the SCU program that
configures the computer’s BIOS settings.
?? Chapter 6, Installing Software Drivers, describes how to install the
drivers and utilities supplied with the computer.
?? Chapter 7, Caring for the Computer, gives you tips in care and
maintenance.
?? Chapter 8, Troubleshooting, gives solutions to common problems
you may encounter when using the computer.
?? Appendix A, Specifications, gives a brief specification of the
computer.
?? Appendix B, Regulatory Information, provides regulatory
statements and safety notices on your computer.
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Notational Conventions
Throughout this manual, the following conventions are used to distinguish
elements of text.
NOTE: identifies additional information that requires special attention.
CAUTION: identifies important information that , if not followed, may result in loss of data or
damage to the computer.
Keyboard keys are shown in a bold typeset. For example:
Press Enter to complete.
When keys are joined by a plus sign (+), press the first key, and, while
keeping the first key down, press the remaining keys, finally release all the
keys. When necessary, keys are also shown in graphics.
A title, command, setup item, or button that you can see on the screen is
shown in boldface. A value or an option that you can select for a setup
item is shown in italic. For example:
Select Power Schemes, set it to Portable/Laptop, and then click
the OK button.
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CHAPTER
Getting Started
Congratulations on purchasing this computer.
This high performance notebook computer is especially designed for the
practical applications of warehouses, automobiles, vehicles, public
security, repairing, assisting the handicapped, and other demanding
situations where conventional notebook computers just cannot measure
up.
This chapter first tells you step by step how to get the computer up and
running. You will find instructions for these procedures:
?? Unpacking
?? Connecting to AC power
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?? Opening the cover
?? Turning on the computer
?? Turning off the computer
Then, you will find a section briefly introducing the external components
of the computer. And the last section navigates you to the information
you may need after the computer is ready for use .
Getting the Computer Running
This section guides you through the procedures for getting the computer
ready for operation.
Unpacking
After unpacking the shipping carton, you should find these standard
items:
?? Notebook computer
?? Accessories:
? AC adapter (100~240 VAC, 50/60 Hz)
? AC power cord (US/CE/UK/SA)
? Car adapter (option)
? Extra battery pack (option)
? Touchscreen pen (option)
? Driver CD
? This Operation Manual
? Vehicle docking (option)
? Office docking (option)
? Carrying bag (option)
Inspect all the items. If any item is damaged or missing, notify your
dealer immediately.
Keep the shipping carton and packing materials in case you need to ship
or store the computer in the future.
Connecting to AC Power
The computer operates either on the external AC power or internal
battery power. It is suggested that you use AC power when you start up
the computer for the first time.
CAUTION: Use only the AC adapter included with your computer. Using other AC
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adapters may damage the computer.
NOTE:
Power Supply Cord: (optional) Detachable, minimum 1.5 m long. Listed, rated
minimum 125 V, 7 A, having a 2/18 AWG, type SVT flexible cord. One end terminates
with a parallel blade, molded-on, attachments plug with a 7 A, 125 V (NEMA 1-15P)
configuration; other end terminates with a molded-on appliance coupler.
Alternative: (optional) Detachable, maximum 4.5 m (14.76 ft) long. Listed, rated
minimum 250 V, 6 A, having a 3/18 AWG, type SVT flexible cord. One end terminates
with a Tandem blade, grounding, listed molded-on, attachments plug with a 6 A, 250 V
(NEMA 6-15P) configuration; other end terminates with a molded-on appliance
coupler.
1. Make sure the computer is turned off.
2. Plug the DC cord of the AC adapter to the power connector on the
rear side of the computer (?) .
3. Plug the female end of the AC power cord to the AC adapter and the
male end to an electrical outlet (?) .
AC in
4. When the AC adapter is connected, the indicator on the AC adapter
lights up, indicating that power is being supplied from the electrical
outlet to the AC adapter and onto your computer. Now, you are ready
to turn on the computer.
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CAUTION:
?? When you disconnect the AC adapter, disconnect from the electrical outlet first and
then from the comp uter. A reverse procedure may damage the AC adapter or the
computer.
?? When unplugging the connector, always hold the plug head. Never pull on the cord.
NOTE: When the AC adapter is connected, it also charges the battery pack. For
information on using battery power, see Chapter 3.
Opening the Cover
CAUTION: Be gentle when opening and closing the cover. Opening it vigorously or
slamming it shut could damage the computer.
1. Open the top cover by pushing on the top portion of the cove r latch,
and then pulling on the bottom portion of the cover latch.
Cover latch
2. Lift up the cover. You can tilt the cover forward or backward for
optimal viewing clarity.
Turning On and Off the Computer
Turning On
1. Make sure the computer is connected to AC power.
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Power
2. Press the power button.
button
3. Each time the computer is turned on, it performs a Power-On Self
Test (POST), and the operating system such as Windows should
start.
Turning Off
To turn off the computer power, use the “Shut Down” command of your
operating system.
NOTE: There are other ways you can stop the computer so that you will be back to
where you left off when you next turn on the computer. (See “Stopping the Computer”
in Chapter 2 for information.)
CAUTION: If you have to turn the computer on again immediately after turning it off,
wait for at least five seconds. Turning the computer off and on rapidly can damage it.
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Taking a Look at the Computer
This section identifies the external components of the computer and
briefly describes the function of each component.
NOTE: Depending on the model you purchased, the appearance of your computer may
not exactly be the same as those shown in this manual.
Right-Side Components
Ref Component Description See Also
Primary
?
Battery Pack
PC Card Slot Accepts a PC card for additional functions. P. 4-10
?
USB Ports Each of the two ports connects a USB device,
?
PS/2 Port Connects a PS/2 keyboard and/or mouse. P. 4-5
?
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Supplies power to your computer when external
power is not connected.
such as a USB floppy drive, printer, digital
camera, joystick, and more.
P. 3-5
P. 4-4
? ?
Left-Side Components
Ref Component Description See Also
CD/Combo/
?
DVD RW Drive
Secondary
Battery Pack
Hard Disk
?
Drive Slot
Accepts a compact disc (CD) for installing or
loading software, accessing data, and playing
music/video.
You can purchase a secondary battery pack that
supplies power to your computer when external
power is not connected.
Inside is the hard disk drive of your computer. P. 2-13
P. 2-14
P. 3-6
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?
?
?
? ? ? ? ? ?
Rear Components
Ref Component Description See Also
IR Port Connects an IrDA-compliant device for wireless
?
Power
?
Connector
Serial Port Connects a serial device, such as an external
?
RJ-11
?
Connector
RJ-45
?
Connector
VGA Port Connects an external monitor. P. 4-2
?
Parallel Port Connects a parallel device, such as a printer. P. 4-6
?
Microphone
?
Connector
data transfer.
Connects the AC adapter. P. 1-3
modem.
Connects the telephone line. P. 2-24
Connects the LAN cable. P. 2-22
Connects an external microphone. P. 2-21
P. 4-8
P. 4-7
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Ref Component Description See Also
Audio Output
?
Connector
Connects a set of headphones, external speakers
with amplifier, an audio recording device, or an
S/PDIF device such as a digital speaker set for
digital audio output.
P. 2-21
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Front Components
Ref Component Description See Also
Top Cover
?
Latch
Locks the top cover. P. 1-4
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Ref Component Description See Also
Device
?
Indicators
Touchscreen
?
Pen (option)
Handle Allows you to carry your computer for an easy
?
Kensington
?
Lock
Show the current status of the computer’s
devices.
AC power indicator.
Glows green when the computer is using AC
power.
Blinks green when the computer, using AC
power, is in Standby mode.
Battery Charge Indicator
Glows green when the battery is fully charged
and connected to AC power.
Glows amber when the battery is being charged.
Blinks red when the battery is almost completely
discharged.
Battery Power Indicator
Glows green when the computer is using battery
power.
Blinks green when the computer, using battery
power, is in Standby mode.
CD/Combo/DVD RW drive in -use indicator P. 2-14
Wireless LAN (Local Area Network) indicator P. 2-22
Wired LAN indicator P. 2-22
Provides a convenient way to use the
touchscreen. Can be stretched for better grip and
handling.
grip.
Locks the computer to a stationary object for
security.
P. 3-2
P. 3-3
P. 3-7
P. 2-12
P. 7-2
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? ?
?
? ? ?
Bottom-Side Components
Ref Component Description See Also
Reserved
?
Opening
Release Knob Allows you to remove the CD/Combo/DVD RW
?
Docking
?
Connector
(POGO)
Memory Slot Contains the memory slot for expanding the
?
Stereo Speaker
?
Set
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Opening reserves for upgrade model ------
P. 2-14
drive as well as eject the secondary battery pack .
For connecting to a Port Replicator / car mount
(both are available as an option).
memory size of your computer.
Sends out sound and voice from the computer. P. 2-20
P. 3-6
P. 4-12
? ? ? ? ?
Top-open Components
Ref Component Description See Also
Power Button Turns the computer power ON and OFF. P. 1-5
?
LCD Screen Displays the output of the computer. P. 2-18
?
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Ref Component Description See Also
?
Device
Indicators
Show the current status of the computer’s
devices.
Keyboard Serves as the data input device of the computer.
?
Touchpad Serves as the pointing device of the computer.
?
Power On Indicator
Glows green when the computer is on.
Blinks green when the computer is in Standby
mode.
Hard Disk Drive Indicator
Blinks green when the hard disk drive is active.
Blinks red when the hard disk heater is on.
Scroll Lock indicator P. 2-4
Num Lock indicator P. 2-4
Caps Lock indicator P. 2-4
P. 2-13
P. 2-4
P. 2-9
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Where to Go from Here
As your computer is ready for operation, you may want to do any of the
following now:
For this purpose… Do this…
To know more about the computer… Go on to the next chapter.
To install the operating system if your
dealer has not already done so…
To know more about the operating
system…
To install the drivers if your dealer has
not already done so…
To set a power -on password… See “Security Menu” in Chapter 5.
To charge the battery pack for the first
time…
See the operating system manual.
Read the operating system manual.
See Chapter 6.
See “Charging the Battery Pack” in
Chapter 3.
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CHAPTER
Operating Your Computer
This chapter provides information about the use of the computer.
If you are new to computers, reading this chapter will help you learn the
operating basics. If you are already a computer user but are new to
notebook computers, yo u may choose to read only the parts containing
information unique to your computer.
Described in this chapter are the operating basics of these components:
?? Keyboard
?? Touchpad
?? Touchscreen
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?? Floppy disk drive
?? Hard disk drive
?? Optical drive
And these features:
?? Starting and stopping the computer
?? Video features
?? Audio features
?? Communication features
Starting and Stopping the Computer
There are a number of ways to start and stop the computer.
Starting the Computer
You always start the computer using the power button.
A computer starts up with an operating system (OS) existing on the
storage device such as the hard disk; or from a floppy disk or CD if you
have the respective modules installed. The computer will automatically
load the OS after you turn it on. This process is called booting.
NOTE: An operating system is the platform for all your software application programs to
run on. The most widely used operating system today is Microsoft Windows.
Stopping the Computer
When you finish a working session, you can stop the computer by turning
off the power or leaving the computer in Standby or Hibernation mode:
To stop in
this mode…
Off Follow the shutdown procedure of your
operating system. This can prevent loss of
unsaved data or damage to your software
programs.
If the system is locked up because of
hardware or software problems, press the
power button to turn off the computer.
Standby
Depending on your settings in Windows,
you can place the computer in Standby
mode by:
?? Closing the display cover
?? Pressing the power button
Do this… To start up or
resume again
Press the power
button.
Press any key.
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To stop in
this mode…
Hibernation
Depending on your settings in Windows,
you can place the computer in
Hibernation mode by:
?? Closing the display cover.
?? Pressing the power button
Do this… To start up or
resume again
Press the power
button.
If you choose to stop in Standby or Hibernation mode, you can return to
where you left off the next time you start up the computer. (See “Power
Management” in Chapter 3 for more information.)
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Using the Keyboard
Your keyboard has all the standard functions of a full-sized computer
keyboard plus a Fn key added for specific functions.
The standard functions of the keyboard can be further divided into four
major categories:
?? Typewriter keys
?? Cursor-control keys
?? Numeric keys
?? Function keys
Typewriter Keys
Typewriter keys are similar to the keys on a typewriter. Several keys are
added such as the Ctrl, Alt, Esc, and lock keys for special purposes. When
the lock keys (Caps Lock, Num Lk, and Scroll Lk) are pressed, their
corresponding indicators light up.
The Control/Alternate key is normally used in combination with other
keys for program-specific functions. The Escape key is usually used for
stopping a process. Examples are exiting a program and canceling a
command. The function depends on the program you are using.
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Cursor-Control Keys
NOTE: The word “cursor” refers to the indicator on the screen that lets you know
exactly where on your screen anything you type will appear. It can take the form of a
vertical or horizontal line, a block, or one of many other shapes.
Numeric Keypad
A 15-key numeric keypad is embedded in the typewriter keys as shown
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Operating Your Computer 2-5
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