MilDef Crete DK886EX User Manual

TABLET COMPUTER

DK886EX

USER’S GUIDE

Copyright © 2008 CReTE Systems Inc. All rights reserved.
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The manufacturer reserves the right to revise this publication and to make
changes to the contents here of without obligation to notify any person of such
revision or changes.

The manufacturer makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or
implied, about the contents and specifically disclaims any warranties as to
merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Any of the software
described in this manual is sold or licensed "as is". Should the programs prove
defective following purchase, the buyer (and not the manufacturer, its distributor,
or its dealer) assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair and any
incidental or consequential damages resulting from any software defects.

Trademark Acknowledgments
Windows is registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp.
Intel® Core™2 Duo processor is the registered trademark of Intel Corp.

All product and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective holders.

EMC and Safety Notice

Federal Communications Commission 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 or more 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.

Regulatory Information/Disclaimers

Installation and use of this computer must be in strict accordance with the
instructions included in the user documentation provided with the product. Any
changes or modifications (including the antennas) made to this device that are not
expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment.

The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or television interference
caused by unauthorized modification of this device, or the substitution of the
connecting cables and equipment other than manufacturer specified. It is the
responsibility of the user to correct any interference caused by such unauthorized
modification, substitution or attachment. Manufacturer and its authorized resellers
or distributors will assume no liability for any damage or violation of government
regulations arising from failing to comply with these guidelines.

Important Note

FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an

uncontrolled environment. This device and its antenna must not be co-located or
operated with any other antenna or transmitter.

CE

Products with the CE Marking comply with both the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC)
and the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of the
European Community.

Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European
Norms:

EN55022 (CISPR 22) Radio Frequency Interference
EN55024 (EN61000-4-2, EN61000-4-3, EN61000-4-4, EN61000-4-5,

EN61000-4-6, EN61000-4-8, EN61000-4-11, EN61000-3-2,
EN61000-3-3) Generic Immunity Standard

EN60950 (IEC950) Product Safety

R&TTE (CE) Manual Regulatory Requirement (WLAN - IEEE

802.11b/g)

802.11b/g Restrictions:
European standards dictate maximum radiated transmit power of 100mW EIRP

and frequency range 2.400-2.4835 GHz. In France, the equipment must be
restricted to the 2.4465-2.4835 GHz frequency range and must be restricted to
indoor use.

CE Declaration of Conformity

Is herewith confirmed to comply with the requirements set out in the Council
Directive on the approximation of the laws of the member states relating to
Electromagnetic Compatibility (89/336/EEC), Low-voltage Directive (73/23/EEC)
and the Amendment Directive (93/68/EEC), the procedures given in European

Council Directive 99/5/EC and 89/3360EEC.
The equipment was passed. The test was performed according to the following

European standards.
EN 300 328 V.1.4.1 (2003-04)
EN 301 489-1 V.1.4.1 (2002-04)/EN 301 489-17 V.1.2.1 (2002-04)
EN 50371:2002
EN 60950:2000

UL, TÜV

AC Adapter (TÜV includes EN60950 LVD)

Power Conservation

This computer consumes much less power than conventional computers. However,
power consumption may be reduced by properly configuring the Power
Management Setup. It is recommended the power saving functions be enabled
even when not running on battery power. Please read the power saving features
and the setting procedures described in this manual for setting your computer.

Environmental Information, Material Safety and
Recycling

Caution: Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose

of used batteries according to the instructions.

All materials used in the construction of this equipment are recyclable or
environmentally friendly.

Please recycle the packing materials, and at the end of the product's life, all other
materials by local regulations.

Please refer “Material and Recycling” for the contents of the materials.

- The equipment may still contain tiny amount of hazardous substances for

health and environment, though those are below control level.

- To avoid spreading such substances into the eco system, and to minimize the

pressure on the natural, you are encouraged to use the appropriate take-back.
Those will reuse or recycle most of the materials in a sound way after end life.

- The crossed bin symbol indicates proper disposal is required.

- For more information on collection, reuse and recycling, please consult local

or regional waste administration.

- You can also contact the dealer for more information on the environmental
details of the equipment.

CONTENTS

GETTING STARTED ............................................................................................ 1

UNPACKING .................................................................................................................................. 1

QUICK CHECK............................................................................................................................... 2

CONTROLS AND INDICATORS ........................................................................................................ 3

COMPONENTS AND OPERATIONS.................................................................. 7

LOCATION..................................................................................................................................... 7

RUGGEDNESS ................................................................................................................................7

OPERATING SYSTEMS.................................................................................................................... 7

AC ADAPTER ................................................................................................................................8

BATTERY ...................................................................................................................................... 8

BOOT UP AND POST................................................................................................................... 10

TIMEOUT/STANDBY/WAKE UP .................................................................................................... 10

SHUTDOWN ................................................................................................................................. 11

RTC............................................................................................................................................ 11

SAFE GUARD THE COMPUTER ..................................................................................................... 11

REPLACING MODULES ................................................................................................................ 12

HARD DISK DRIVE ...................................................................................................................... 12

TOUCH SCREEN........................................................................................................................... 13

PCMCIA CARD .......................................................................................................................... 13

EXPRESS CARD ........................................................................................................................... 13

EXTERNAL BACKLIGHT KEYBOARD (OPTIONAL)......................................................................... 14

DOCKLIGHT (OPTIONAL) ............................................................................................................. 14

STAND UNIT (OPTIONAL) ............................................................................................................ 16

HEATER ...................................................................................................................................... 16

RF DEVICE.................................................................................................................................. 16

OPTIONAL DEVICES......................................................................................... 18

MEMORY CARD .......................................................................................................................... 18

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BATTERY............................................................................................................................... 18

WIRELESS LAN CARD ................................................................................................................ 18

MDC MODEM CARD................................................................................................................... 18

VEHICLE ADAPTER ..................................................................................................................... 18

DUAL BATTERY CHARGER.......................................................................................................... 18

DOCKLIGHT ................................................................................................................................18

STAND UNIT................................................................................................................................19

RF DEVICE.................................................................................................................................. 19

SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................................... 20

CPU............................................................................................................................................ 20

MEMORY..................................................................................................................................... 20

DISPLAY...................................................................................................................................... 20

LCD............................................................................................................................................ 20

ARD DISK DRIVE ...................................................................................................................... 20

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TOUCH SCREEN........................................................................................................................... 20

I/O PORTS ................................................................................................................................... 21

DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT (WITH BUMPER)................................................................................ 21

AC ADAPTER .............................................................................................................................. 21

BATTERY .................................................................................................................................... 21

KEYPAD/KEYBOARD................................................................................................................... 22

VEHICLE ADAPTER (OPTIONAL) .................................................................................................. 22

DOCKLIGHT DL-8I/DL-8M (OPTIONAL) ..................................................................................... 22

STAND UNIT (OPTIONAL) ............................................................................................................ 22

MATERIALS AND RECYCLING...................................................................................................... 23

ENVIRONMENTAL........................................................................................................................ 23

BIOS SETUP ........................................................................................................ 24

MAIN MENU................................................................................................................................24

IDE CHANNEL 0 MASTER SUB-MENU......................................................................................... 25

IDE CHANNEL 0 SLAVE SUB-MENU ........................................................................................... 26

IDE CHANNEL 1 MASTER SUB-MENU......................................................................................... 27

IDE CHANNEL 1 SLAVE SUB-MENU ........................................................................................... 28

ADVANCED MENU ...................................................................................................................... 30

SIO SMC227 CONFIGURATION SUB-MENU................................................................................ 32

SECURITY MENU......................................................................................................................... 34

RF SECURITY CONTROL SUB-MENU ........................................................................................... 36

TPM STATE MENU ..................................................................................................................... 37

BOOT MENU................................................................................................................................38

EXIT MENU ................................................................................................................................. 39

UTILITIES AND DRIVERS................................................................................ 40

CHIPSET ...................................................................................................................................... 40

VGA UTILITY ............................................................................................................................. 40

AUDIO DRIVER............................................................................................................................ 41

USB 2.0...................................................................................................................................... 41

TOUCH SCREEN DRIVER.............................................................................................................. 41

PCMCIA DRIVER ....................................................................................................................... 42

MINI PCI 1G AX92200 LAN ..................................................................................................... 42

MINI PCI INT8100 LAN ............................................................................................................ 42

MINI PCI-E 1G RTL8111B LAN ............................................................................................... 42

MINI PCI-E INTEL 3945ABG WLAN......................................................................................... 42

FAX/MODEM CARD DRIVER........................................................................................................ 42

WIRELESS MANAGER.................................................................................................................. 43

INPUT MANAGEMENT SERVICES ................................................................................................. 43

MAINTENANCE/SERVICE................................................................................ 51

CLEANING................................................................................................................................... 51

TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................................................................... 51

RMA SERVICE ............................................................................................................................ 51

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 CD

- User's Guide

- Carrying Bag

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Getting Started

Quick Check

- 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 button momentarily.

Notice:

- When ambient temperature is under 0℃, the system may not boot up

immediately. System will beep with charge light flashing while heater
working. After 13~15 minutes, the system will boot up automatically

- Under emergency situation, to skip heating and boot up system immediately

by pressing power button for >10 seconds. (But can not guarantee all devices
on the computer work properly)

- Turn OFF the computer using either one of the following procedures:

1. Press power button momentarily to “Standby”* or “Hibernate”*

dependent on operating system (OS) and power scheme settings.

2. Press power button for 4 seconds to have a “Hard” power off.

System shuts down without saving any data or parameters.

*: Some operating systems may not support these functions.

3. Click Start → Shut Down in Windows to Turn OFF.

Driver or application software installation may be necessary for further operation.

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Controls and Indicators

Note: Some of the functions are optional.

Front

Getting Started

: RF device indicator

: Battery charge/heater activity indicator

ON: Charging
OFF: Battery full (when no battery installed it’s off, too)
Flash: Heater active (heater is an optional device)

: HDD (Hard Disk Drive) activity indicator

: Power indicator

F1~F6: Function keys, blue font are alternative functions enabled by pressing

Fn and the key simultaneously

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: Power button (refer “Timeout/Standby/Wake up”)

Fn: To enable alternative function keys

: Sleep button (refer “Timeout/Standby/Wake up”)

: Display brightness decrease

: Display brightness increase

: Function backlight

: Track point

: Left button of mouse

Rear

Getting Started

1. Secondary battery connector

2.

HDD

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Left

1. Primary battery

2. LAN

3. USB (Universal Serial Bus)

4. USB (Universal Serial Bus)

5. PCMCIA slots or Express Card

Right

Getting Started

1. DC jack (2 pin for DK886EX-I, 3 pin for DK886EX-M)

2. Serial port (COM1)

3. RF Device Switch (optional)

5

Top

1. ANT Cover

2. Stylus holder

3. ANT Cover

Bottom

Getting Started

1. Docking connector

2. External antenna jack (optional)

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Components and Operations

COMPONENTS AND OPERATIONS

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.).

- Dust or high humidity.

If it is necessary to work in a hostile environment, please regularly maintain your
computer by cleaning dust, water, etc. and keep it in optimal condition.

Ruggedness

The computer is designed with rugged features such as vibration, shock, dust,
and rain/water protection. However, it is still necessary to provide appropriate
protection while operating in harsh environments.

NEVER immerse the computer in water. Doing so may cause permanent
damages. Drop may cause parts break or permanent damages.

The D-sub connector cap is for dust and shock protection only. The connector
itself is sealed internally. Other I/O ports and devices must have caps tightly
closed or cable inlets sealed while exposed to water or dust.

All connectors will corrode if exposed to water or moisture. Corrosion is
accelerated if the power is ON. Please take proper measures in cable connection
to avoid water entering into connectors.

The DC jack and cables are sealed and may be operated with water splashing
while attached. All port covers should be in place when no cable is attached.

Operating Systems

The computer is compatible with most operating systems (OS). However, not all
functions are 100% compatible. For example, ACPI, APM, Smart Battery, etc.
are not available on DOS, Windows NT, and other non-Microsoft OS.
Consequently “Standby”, “Hibernation”, “Battery Gauge” etc. would not work
under such operating systems.

ACPI: Advanced Configurations and Power Interface
APM: Advanced Power Management

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Components and Operations

AC Adapter

The AC adapter performs two functions:

- It powers the computer from an external AC source.

- It charges the computer battery.

The adapter automatically detects the AC line voltage (110V or 220V) and
adjusts accordingly.

The following are recommended when using the AC adapter:

- Use a properly grounded AC outlet.

- Use one AC outlet exclusively for the computer. Having other appliances on

the same line may cause interference.

- Use a power strip with built-in surge protection.

Connect the AC adapter:

- Plug the AC cord to the adapter.

- Plug the other end of the AC cord into the wall outlet. Make sure the green

LED on the adapter turns on.

- Attach the DC plug into the power jack of the computer; turn the lock ring

clockwise to secure it.

AC Adapter Indicator

The green LED indicates that AC power is ready.

Battery

The computer will automatically switch to battery when the external power
source (AC adapter or optional vehicle adapter) is disconnected.

Battery Power Saving Tips

The computer comes with an intelligent power-saving feature. You may extend
the battery life by:

- Setup power saving functions in Operating System Power Management

options (e.g. Windows Power 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.

- Turn the computer into standby (by Sleep or Power button) when it is

temporarily not in use.

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Components and Operations

- Shut down the computer when it will not be in use for long time.

Battery Low

When the battery is nearly exhausted, the computer gives the following “Battery
Low” warnings:

- Windows battery low warning.

- The power LED flashes.

Once the “Battery Low” warning occurs, please:

- Save and close the files you are currently working on then shut down the

computer.

- Plug in AC or vehicle adapter to recharge the battery.

Battery Gauge

You may check battery status from battery gauge in Windows. Click the
power/battery icon to reveal the battery gauge window.

Note: Battery characteristic varies depending on factors such as ambient

temperature, charging method, load current, aging, etc. For example,
the chemicals of the battery are more inactive at low temperature,
thus decreases 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. There is no
memory effect on Lithium Ion battery cells. However, discharge the
battery to nearly empty every month will help calibrating the internal
gauge

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Components and Operations

Charging the Battery

Plug in the AC adapter or vehicle adapter to start the battery charging. If the
battery is already full, the sense circuitry will stop high current charge within
several minutes.

The LED Indicator turns ON when the battery is charging and turns OFF when
the battery charge is completed.

To charge the Secondary Battery, simply install it into the computer and attach
the AC adapter. The internal charger will charge the Primary and Secondary
batteries simultaneously.

Optional Dual Battery Charger can charge Primary and Secondary batteries
externally.

Boot Up and POST

The computer turns ON and loads the operating system (such as Windows) into
the system memory. This start-up procedure is called “boot up”.

The ROM BIOS Power On Self-Test (POST)

Each time the computer powers on, it automatically performs a self-test of its
memory and hardware devices.

Timeout/Standby/Wake up

In Windows Control Panel Power Options you may set preferred options. If
timeouts are set, the sequences of function are as follows:

-

Normal → Timeout (Monitor, HDD) → Touch screen or any key →
Wake up (Normal)

-

Normal → Timeout (Standby, Hibernate) → Power button → Wake up
(Normal)

Directly press sleep button or power button the functions are as follows:

•

Normal → Sleep button → Standby

screen)

•

Normal → Power button → Standby/Hibernate/Shut down/etc.

(dependents on power button setting)

Note: Timeout/Standby works under both AC adapter and battery mode. Some

→ Power button → Wake up (Normal)

functions may not work under Windows NT or other non-Windows
operating systems.

(also locks all function keys & touch

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Components and Operations

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 and CD-ROM drive).

3. Remove any diskettes, CD-ROMs, or other media.

4. Follow the shut down procedure of your Operating System.

Failure to shut down the computer properly may result in loss of data or
hardware damages.

Automatic shut down is activated at battery exhaust. Be sure to finish your work
and save all your data when the battery low warning appears.

RTC

Battery backed up RTC (Real Time Clock/Calendar) is built in an on-board
CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor). The RTC keeps track of
the time and date while the computer is off. The CMOS also stores system setup
information.

RTC battery is also recharged when AC adapter is attached.

Tips: When computer is not used for longer period, recharge it at least once

per month to ensure RTC operation.

Safe Guard the Computer

Plug the Kensington lock into the slot near primary battery and turn lock it. Both
the computer and battery are secured.

Kensington lock is a widely available 3rd party product.

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