Motorola ML910 User Manual

ML910™Rugged Notebook

User Guide

Motorola, Inc.

Owner’s Manual R01.2 Part Number: 6871008P31-B

TRADEMARKS MOTOROLA, the Stylized M Logo, and ML910™ RUGGED NOTEBOOK are registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners. © 2008 by Motorola, Inc. All rights reserved

NOTE:

Information in this user guide is subject to change without notice.

COPYRIGHTS

ML Application includes the following Publicly Available Software:

Copyright © 2007, 2008 by Motorola Inc. No part of this user guide may be transmitted, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, without the prior written permission of Motorola Inc. All rights reserved.

LICENSE AGREEMENT

MOTOROLA, INC. (“MOTOROLA”) IS WILLING TO LICENSE THE SOFTWARE EMBEDDED IN THE ENCLOSED PRODUCT (THE “SOFTWARE”) TO YOU ONLY ON THE CONDITION THAT YOU ACCEPT ALL OF THE TERMS CONTAINED IN THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT (“AGREEMENT”). PLEASE READ THE TERMS CAREFULLY. YOUR USE OF THE PRODUCT WITH THE EMBEDDED SOFTWARE WILL INDICATE YOUR ASSENT TO THEM. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THESE TERMS, THEN MOTOROLA IS UNWILLING TO LICENSE THE SOFTWARE TO YOU, IN WHICH EVENT YOU SHOULD NOT USE THE PRODUCT WITH THE EMBEDDED SOFTWARE AND YOU SHOULD RETURN IT TO THE PLACE FROM WHICH IT WAS ACQUIRED, AND YOUR MONEY WILL BE REFUNDED.

Section 1 GRANT OF LICENSE

Motorola hereby grants to you a personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable right to use the Software subject to the Conditions Of Use set forth in Section 2 below and the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

Section 2 CONDITIONS OF USE

2.1 Use of the Software outside of the conditions set forth herein is strictly prohibited and will be deemed a breach of this Agreement.

2.2 You shall use the Software (i) only for Your internal business purposes; (ii) only as described in the Software or product documentation; and (iii) in strict accordance with this Agreement.

2.3 You shall not transfer, download, copy, distribute, sublicense, modify, adapt, merge with other software, reverse engineer, prepare derivative works of, de–compile or disassemble any Software for any reason.

2.4 You shall not remove, destroy, or alter any proprietary markings or legends placed upon or contained within the Software, related materials or documentation.

2.5 You shall not export, re-export, resell, ship or divert or cause to be exported, re-exported, resold, shipped, or diverted, directly or indirectly, the Software under this Agreement.

Section 3 TITLE AND OWNERSHIP

Title to all copies of Software will not pass to you at any time and remains vested exclusively in Motorola or the copyright owner. Motorola or the copyright owner owns and retains all of its proprietary rights in any form concerning the Software, including all rights in patents, patent applications, inventions, copyrights, trade secrets, trademarks, trade names, and other intellectual properties. Nothing in this Agreement is intended to restrict the proprietary rights of Motorola or the copyright owner or to grant by implication or estoppel any proprietary rights. All intellectual property developed, originated, or prepared by Motorola or the copyright owner in connection with providing the Software, products, or related services to you remains vested exclusively in Motorola or the copyright owner, and this Agreement does not grant to you any shared development rights of intellectual property.

Section 4 CONFIDENTIALITY

You acknowledge that all Software contains valuable proprietary information and trade secrets and that unauthorized or improper use of Software will result in irreparable harm to Motorola for which monetary damages would be inadequate and for which Motorola will be entitled to immediate injunctive relief. Accordingly, You will limit access to Software to employees and agents who need to use the Software for Your internal business purposes, and You will take appropriate action with those employees and agents to preserve the confidentiality of Software, using the same degree of care to avoid unauthorized or improper disclosure as You use for the protection of Your own proprietary software, but in no event less than reasonable care. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, You shall have no obligation to preserve the confidentiality of any proprietary information that (i) was in the public domain at the time of disclosure; (ii) entered the public domain through no fault of You; (iii) was given to You free of any obligation to keep it confidential; (iv) is independently developed by You; or (v) is disclosed as required by law provided that You notify Motorola prior to such disclosure and provide Motorola with a reasonable opportunity to respond.

Section 5 RIGHT TO USE MOTOROLA’S NAME

You shall not, during the term of this Agreement or thereafter, use any trademark of Motorola, or any word or symbol likely to be confused with any Motorola trademark, either alone or in any combination with another word or words.

Section 6 PAYMENT

The rights granted hereunder are contingent upon payment for the product in which the Software is embedded.

Section 7 TERM AND TERMINATION

Your right to use Software will begin when you begin using the product with the embedded Software, which constitutes acceptance of the terms and conditions herein, and will continue in perpetuity unless terminated as set forth herein. Your right to use Software will terminate immediately without notice upon a breach of this Agreement by You. Otherwise, this Agreement may be terminated by either party upon thirty (30) days prior written notice. Within thirty (30) days after termination of this Agreement, You will certify to Motorola in writing that through your best efforts, and to the best of your knowledge, the original and all copies, in whole or in part, in any form, of the Software and all related material and documentation, have been destroyed.

Section 8 MAINTENANCE

Motorola shall not be responsible for maintenance or field service of the Software under this Agreement.

Section 9 NO WARRANTY

MOTOROLA DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE SOFTWARE WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS, OR THAT THE OPERATION OF THE SOFTWARE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. MOTOROLA DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES,

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EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

Section 10 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

MOTOROLA’S TOTAL LIABILITY UNDER THIS AGREEMENT FOR DAMAGES SHALL NOT EXCEED THE TOTAL AMOUNT PAID BY YOU FOR THE SOFTWARE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT. IN NO EVENT WILL MOTOROLA BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES.

Section 11 U.S. GOVERNMENT

If You are a unit or agent of the U.S. Government, You acknowledge Motorola’s representation that the Software represents “Commercial Computer Software” and that the Government’s use of the Software shall be subject to “Restricted Rights”, as provided in DFARS 252.227–7013 (c) (1) (ii), or FAR 52.227–19.

Section 12 GOVERNING LAW

This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the United States of America to the extent that they apply and otherwise by the laws of the State of Illinois.

Section 13 ASSIGNMENT

This Agreement may not be assigned or otherwise transferred by you.

Section 14 SURVIVAL OF PROVISIONS

The parties agree that where the context of any provision indicates an intent that it shall survive, the term of this Agreement then it shall survive.

Section 15 ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Agreement contains the parties’ entire agreement regarding your use of Software and may be amended only in a writing signed by both parties, except that Motorola may modify this Agreement as necessary to comply with applicable laws and regulations including FCC regulations.

Section 16 THIRD-PARTY SOFTWARE

The Software may contain one or more items of third-party software supplied by other third-party suppliers. The terms of this Agreement govern your use of any third-party software UNLESS A SEPARATE THIRD-PARTY SOFTWARE LICENSE IS INCLUDED WITH THIS PACKAGE, IN WHICH CASE YOUR USE OF THE THIRD-PARTY SOFTWARE WILL THEN BE GOVERNED BY THE SEPARATE THIRD-PARTY LICENSE.

IF THE FOREGOING TERMS AND CONDITIONS ARE ACCEPTABLE TO YOU, YOU AGREE THAT YOUR USE OF THE PRODUCT WITH THE EMBEDDED SOFTWARE WILL INDICATE YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THIS AGREEMENT.

IF THE FOREGOING TERMS AND CONDITIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE TO YOU, THEN MOTOROLA IS UNWILLING TO LICENSE THE SOFTWARE TO YOU, IN WHICH EVENT YOU SHOULD NOT USE THE PRODUCT WITH THE EMBEDDED SOFTWARE AND YOU

SHOULD RETURN IT TO THE PLACE FROM WHICH IT WAS ACQUIRED, AND YOUR MONEY WILL BE REFUNDED.

COMPUTER SOFTWARE COPYRIGHTS

The Motorola products described in this user guide may include copyrighted Motorola computer programs stored in semiconductor memories or other media. Laws in the United States and other countries preserve for Motorola certain exclusive rights for copyrighted computer programs, including the exclusive right to copy or reproduce in any form the copyrighted computer program. Accordingly, any copyrighted Motorola computer programs contained in the Motorola products described in this user guide may not be copied, reproduced, modified, reverse-engineered, or distributed in any manner without the express written permission of Motorola. Furthermore, the purchase of Motorola products shall not be deemed to grant either directly or by implication, estoppel or otherwise, any license under the copyrights, patents or patent applications of Motorola, except for the normal non-exclusive license to use that arises by operation of law in the sale of a product.

This Warranty applies within the fifty (50) United States, the District of Columbia, and Canada.

LIMITED WARRANTY

MOTOROLA COMMUNICATION PRODUCTS

If the affected product is being purchased pursuant to a written Communications System Agreement signed by Motorola, the warranty contained in that written agreement will apply. Otherwise, the following warranty applies.

I. WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS AND FOR HOW LONG:

Motorola Inc. or if applicable, Motorola Canada Limited ("Motorola") warrants the Motorola manufactured radio communications product ("Product") against material defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of Three (3)Years from the date of shipment. Accessories, including batteries carry their own separate limited One (1) year warranty.

Motorola, at its option, will at no charge either repair the Product (with new or reconditioned parts), replace it with the same or equivalent Product (using new or reconditioned Product), or refund the purchase price of the product during the warranty period provided purchaser notifies Motorola according to the terms of this warranty. Repaired or replaced Product is warranted for the balance of the original applicable warranty period. All replaced parts of the Product shall become the property of Motorola.

This express limited warranty is extended by Motorola to the original end user purchaser purchasing the Product for purposes of leasing or for commercial, industrial, or governmental use only, and is not assignable or transferable to any other party. This is the complete warranty for the Product manufactured by Motorola. Motorola assumes no obligations or liability for additions or modifications to this warranty unless made in writing and signed by an officer of Motorola. Unless made in a separate written agreement between Motorola and the original end user purchaser, Motorola does not warrant the installation maintenance or service of the Product.

Motorola cannot be responsible in any way for any ancillary equipment not furnished by Motorola which is attached to or used in connection with the product, or for operation of the Product with any ancillary equipment and all such equipment is expressly excluded from this warranty. Because each system which may use the Product is unique, Motorola disclaims liability for range, coverage, or operation of the system as a whole under this warranty.

II. GENERAL PROVISIONS:

This warranty sets forth the full extent Motorola’s responsibilities regarding the product. Repair replacement or Refund of the purchase price, at Motorola’s option, is the exclusive remedy.

THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES. MOTOROLA DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL MOTOROLA BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES IN EXCESS OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT FOR ANY LOSS OF USE LOSS OF TIME, INCONVENIENCE, COMMERCIAL LOSS, LOST PROFITS OR SAVINGS OR OTHER INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE SUCH PRODUCT TO THE FULL EXTENT SUCH MAY BE DISCLAMIED BY LAW.

III. HOW TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE:

Purchaser must notify Motorola’s representative or call Motorola’s Customer Response Center at 1.800.247.2346 within the applicable warranty period for information regarding warranty service.

IV. WHAT THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER:

A) Defects or damage resulting from use of the Product in other than its normal and

customary manner.

B) Defects or damage from misuse, accident, water, or neglect.

C) Defects or damage from improper testing, operation, maintenance, installation,

alteration, modification, or adjustment.

D) Breakage or damage to antennas unless caused directly by defects in material

workmanship.

E) A Product subjected to unauthorized Product modifications, disassemblies or repairs

(including, without limitation, the addition to the Product of non-Motorola supplied equipment) which adversely affect performance of the Product or interfere with Motorola’s normal warranty inspection and testing of the Product to verify any warranty claim.

F) Product which has had the serial number removed or made illegible.

G) Accessories, including batteries carry their own separate limited One (1) year

warranty.

H) Freight costs to the repair depot.

I) A Product which, due to illegal or unauthorized alteration of the software/firmware in

the Product, does not function in accordance with Motorola’s published specifications or with the FCC type acceptance labeling in effect for the Product at the time the Product was initially distributed from Motorola.

J) Scratches or other cosmetic damage to Product surfaces that do not affect the

operation of the Product.

K) That the software in the product will meet the purchaser’s requirements or that the

operation of the software will be uninterrupted or error-free.

L) Normal and customary wear and tear.

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M) Non-Motorola manufactured equipment unless bearing a Motorola Part Number in

the form of an alphanumeric number (e.g., TDE6030B).

V. GOVERNING LAW

In the case of a Product sold in the United States and Canada, this Warranty is governed by the laws of the State of Illinois and the Province of Ontario respectively.

VI. PATENT AND SOFTWARE PROVISIONS:

Motorola will defend, at its own expense, any suit brought against the end user purchaser to the extent that it is based on a claim that the Product or its parts infringe a United States patent, and Motorola will pay those costs and damages finally awarded against the end user purchaser in any such suit which are attributable to any such claim, but such defense and payments are conditioned on the following:

A) That Motorola will be notified promptly in writing by such purchaser of any notice of

such claim;

B) That Motorola will have sole control of the defense of such suit and all negotiations

for its settlement or compromise;

C) Should the Product or its parts become, or in Motorola’s opinion be likely to become,

the subject of a claim of infringement of a United States patent, that such purchaser will permit Motorola, at its option and expense, either to procure for such purchaser the right to continue using the product or its parts or to replace or modify the same so that it becomes non-infringing or to grant such purchaser a credit for the Product or its parts as depredated and accept its return. The depreciation will be an equal amount per year over the lifetime of the product or its parts as established by Motorola.

Motorola will have no liability with respect to any claim of patent infringement which is based upon the combination of the Product or its parts furnished hereunder with software, apparatus or devices not furnished by Motorola, nor will Motorola have any liability for the use of ancillary equipment or software not furnished by Motorola which is attached to or used in connection with the Product. The foregoing states the entire liability of Motorola with respect to infringement of patents by the Product or any of its parts thereof.

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Regulatory Information

SAFE USAGE NOTIFICATION

For reasons of personal safety and optimal radio performance, Motorola has designed the ML910™ RUGGED NOTEBOOK with the intended purpose and position of use either in a secured vehicle docking station or on top of an office desk.

Motorola strongly recommends using this product in a vehicle only when it is physically-secured in a docking station or assured-stationary location as failure to do so may cause the product to cause harm during accidents or other conditions.

US and Canada Class B Regulations

USA

Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement

NOTE:

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.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Please note:

The use of a non-shielded interface cable with this equipment is prohibited.

Wireless LAN Module Statement

FCC CAUTION:

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

If the ML910 RUGGED NOTEBOOK computer has the Intel 3945abg module (802.11abg) installed, operation on the 5.15-5.25GHz frequency band is restricted to indoor use only. The FCC requires indoor use for the 5.15-5.25GHz band to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite Systems.

When the internal ML910 RUGGED NOTEBOOK 802.11abg module is configured to the Motorola default state, it will only transmit on the 5.15-5.25GHz band when associated with an access point (AP) that uses the 5.15-5.25GHz band and such applications should only be used indoors.

Use in the 802.11a frequency range is limited to client-AP association. Client-client association (Ad hoc mode) is not supported.

External Wide Area Modem Antenna Statement

When connecting an external wide area modem antenna to the ML910 (via the vehicle docking station), only use antennas specified in the supported accessories list in chapter 9 of this manual. Use of an external amplifier between the ML910 and the external antenna is restricted.

FCC External Antenna Placement

When the Motorola WMC6300 or WMC7300 PCMCIA radio modems are integrated in the PCMCIA slot of the ML910 RUGGED NOTEBOOK, the external antenna must be placed as shown in the picture below to comply with FCC RF exposure requirements.

FCC RF Exposure Statement

This equipment complies with FCC RF exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of between the radiator and all persons. See page 1-13 of the Users Guide for antenna locations.

To assure continued compliance, any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

FCC RF Exposure Warning

The ML910 RUGGED NOTEBOOK provides a PCMCIA slot that could be used with PCMCIA based wireless transmitters. Motorola only supports the use of PCMCIA based wireless transmitter cards that have been approved for use in the ML910 RUGGED NOTEBOOK. Currently the WMC6300, WMC7300, and WDE1000 have been approved. Other 3rd party PCMCIA based wireless transmitters have not been RF exposure evaluated for use in the ML910 RUGGED NOTEBOOK and may not comply with FCC RF exposure requirements.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, the antennas used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter other than those approved for use in Motorola series ML910 RUGGED NOTEBOOK.

Canada

Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations Class B Compliance Notice

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canada Interference-Causing equipment regulations.

Cet appareil numérique de Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement Canadien sur le matériel brouileur.

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de la classe B prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le ministère des Communications du Canada.

CMM labeling and Disclosure Table

The People’s Republic of China require that our products comply with China Management Methods (CMM) environmental regulations. (China Management Methods refers to the Regulation Management Methods for Controlling Pollution by Electronic Information Products.) Two items are used to demonstrate compliance; the Label and the Disclosure Table.

The label is placed in a customer visible position on the product. The first of the following examples means that the product contains no hazardous substances; the second means that the product contains hazardous substances, and has an Environmental Friendly Use Period (EFUP) of fifty years.

Logo 1 Logo 2

The Environmental Friendly Use Period (EFUP) is the period (in years) during which the Toxic and Hazardous Substances (T&HS) contained in the Electronic Information Product (EIP) will not leak or mutate causing environmental pollution, or bodily injury from the use of the EIP.

The Disclosure Table, printed in simplified Chinese, is included with each customer order. An example of a Disclosure Table (in both Chinese and English) follows:

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European Union CE Marking and Compliance Notices

Statements of Compliance

English This product follows the provisions of the European Directive 1999/5/EC.

Danish Dette produkt er i overensstemmelse med det europæiske direktiv 1999/5/EC.

Dutch Dit product is in navolging van de bepalingen van Europees Directief 1999/5/EC.

Finnish Tämä tuote noudattaa EU-direktiivin 1999/5/EC määräyksiä.

French Ce produit est conforme aux exigences de la Directive Européenne 1999/5/EC.

German Dieses Produkt entspricht den Bestimmungen der Europäischen Richtlinie 1999/5/EC.

Greek To προϊόν αυτό πληροί τις προβλέψεις της Ευρωπαϊκής Οδηγίας 1999/5/EC.

Icelandic Þessi vara stenst reglugerð Evrópska Efnahags Bandalagsins númer 1999/5/EC.

Italian Questo prodotto è conforme alla Direttiva Europea 1999/5/EC.

Norwegian Dette produktet er i henhold til bestemmelsene i det europeiske direktivet 1999/5/EC.

Portuguese Este produto cumpre com as normas da Diretiva Européia 1999/5/EC.

Spanish Este producto cumple con las normas del Directivo Europeo 1999/5/EC.

Swedish Denna produkt har tillverkats i enlighet med EG-direktiv 1999/5/EC.

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Local Restrictions of 802.11a/b/g Radio Usage

CAUTION:

Due to the fact that the frequencies used by 802.11a/b/g wireless LAN devices may not yet be harmonized in all countries, 802.11a/b/g products are designed for use only in specific countries or regions, and is not allowed to be operated in countries or regions other than those of designated use. As a user of these products, you are responsible for ensuring that the products are used only in the countries or regions for which they were intended and for verifying that they are configured with the correct selection of frequency and channel for the country or region of use. Any deviation from permissible settings and restrictions in the country or region of use could be an infringement of local law and may be punished as such.

The European variant is intended for use throughout the European Economic Area. However, authorization for use is further restricted in particular countries or regions within countries, as follows:

General

European standards dictate maximum radiated transmit power of 100 mW Effective Isotropic Radiated Power (EIRP) in the frequency range 2400 – 2483.5 MHz.

Belgium and the Netherlands

In Belgium and the Netherlands, the product may not be used outdoors. See the instructions next under the heading “How To Turn Off the Wireless LAN Radio”.

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France

Departments in Which the Wireless LAN Module Can Be Used (Indoors Only)

The wireless LAN module can currently be used indoors only in the following 38 departments of mainland France. Please turn off your wireless LAN radio when operating the device in areas/places other than the 38 departments listed below:

01 Ain Orientales 36 Indre 66 Pyrénées

02 Aisne 37 Indre et Loire 67 Bas Rhin

03 Allier 41 Loir et Cher 68 Haut Rhin

05 Hautes Alpes 42 Loire 70 Haute Saône

08 Ardennes 45 Loiret 71 Saône et Loire

09 Ariège 50 Manche 75 Paris

11 Aude 55 Meuse 82 Tarn et Garonne

12 Aveyron 58 Nièvre 84 Vaucluse

16 Charente 59 Nord 88 Vosges

24 Dordogne 60 Oise 89 Yonne

25 Doubs 61 Orne 90 Territoire de

Belfort

26 Drôme 63 Puy du Dôme 94 Val de Marne

32 Gers 64 Pyrénées

Atlantique

Departments in which the Wireless LAN Module’s maximum EIRP is not shown in the previous table

Frequency Range (MHz) Indoors

2400 – 2446.5 10 mW Not permitted

2446.5 – 2483.5 100 mW 100 mW on private property with Ministry of Defense approval

Outdoors

How To Turn Off the Wireless LAN Radio

NOTE:

1. Turning the wireless LAN radio off is not the same as disabling the wireless LAN card.

2. It is not necessary to disable the card to meet the regulatory requirements.

3. While operating the computer in those French departments that do not allow use of the wireless LAN equipment, the user of the equipment must turn off the wireless LAN radio in order to comply with local regulations.

Product Safety and RF Exposure Information

CAUTION:

BEFORE USING ML910 RUGGED NOTEBOOK, READ THIS SECTION WHICH CONTAINS IMPORTANT OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE USAGE AND RF ENERGY AWARENESS AND CONTROL INFORMATION FOR COMPLIANCE WITH RF ENERGY EXPOSURE LIMITS IN APPLICABLE NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS.

Compliance with RF Energy Exposure Standards

NOTE:

ML910 RUGGED NOTEBOOK is intended for general population, consumer or similar use; where users are not necessarily aware of the potential for exposure and may not exercise control over their exposure. This product safety section includes useful information about RF exposure and helpful instructions on how to control your RF exposures. For additional information on exposure requirements or other training information, visit

http://www.motorola.com/rfhealth.

Radio Frequency Interference Requirements and SAR

The FCC with its action in ET Docket 93-62 has adopted a safety standard for human exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC certified equipment. All wireless modules meets the Human Exposure limits found in OET Bulletin 65, 2001 and IEEE Std C95.1™-2005. Proper operation of this radio according to the instructions found in this manual will result in exposure substantially below the FCC’s recommended limits. The following safety precautions should be observed:

 Do not touch or move antenna while the unit is transmitting or receiving.

 Do not operate the radio or attempt to transmit data unless the antenna is

connected; if not, the radio may be damaged.

Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility

NOTE:

Nearly every electronic device is susceptible to electromagnetic interference (EMI) if inadequately shielded, designed or otherwise configured for electromagnetic compatibility.

Facilities

To avoid electromagnetic interference and/or compatibility conflicts, turn off your ML910 RUGGED NOTEBOOK and/or integrated radios in any facility where posted notices instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that is sensitive to external RF energy.

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Aircraft

When instructed to do so, turn off your ML910 RUGGED NOTEBOOK and/or integrated radios when on board an aircraft. Any use of a ML910 RUGGED NOTEBOOK or radio must be in accordance with applicable regulations per airline crew instructions.

Medical Devices

Pacemakers

Keep the antennas of ML910 RUGGED NOTEBOOK at least 8 inches (20cm) away from any person’s body. Along with ensuring compliance with the RF energy exposure limits (as instructed in the RF Energy Exposure section previously), this separation distance meets or exceeds the distance recommendation of pacemaker manufacturers and the FCC to avoid interference with pacemakers.

Hearing Aids

Some digital wireless radios may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of such interference, you may want to consult your hearing aid manufacturer to discuss alternatives.

Other Medical Devices

If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information.

Driver Safety

Always abide by the laws and regulations on the use of computers and/or integrated radios in the area where you drive.

When using ML910 RUGGED NOTEBOOK and/or radio while driving, please:

 Give full attention to driving and to the road.  Pull off the road and park before using the equipment if driving conditions so

require.

Operational Warnings

For Vehicles with an Air Bag

Do not place a ML910 RUGGED NOTEBOOK in the area over an air bag or in the air bag deployment area. Air bags inflate with great force. If a ML910 RUGGED NOTEBOOK is placed in the air bag deployment area and the air bag inflates, ML910 RUGGED NOTEBOOK may be propelled with great force and cause serious injury to occupants of the vehicle.

Potentially Explosive Atmospheres

Turn off your ML910 RUGGED NOTEBOOK prior to entering any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere. Do not remove, install, or charge batteries in such areas.

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Sparks in a potentially explosive atmosphere can cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death. The areas with potentially explosive atmospheres referred to above include fueling areas such as below decks on boats, fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities, areas where the air contains chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust or metal powders. Areas with potentially explosive atmospheres are often but not always posted.

Blasting Caps and Areas

To avoid possible interference with blasting operations, turn off ML910 RUGGED NOTEBOOK when you are near electrical blasting caps, in a blasting area, or in areas posted: "Turn off two-way radio". Obey all signs and instructions.

Operational Cautions

Antennas

Do not use the integrated radios of any ML910 RUGGED NOTEBOOK that has a damaged antenna. If a damaged antenna comes into contact with your skin, a minor burn can result.

Batteries

All batteries can cause property damage and/or bodily injury such as burns if conductive materials such as jewelry, keys, or beaded chains touch exposed terminals. The conductive material may complete an electrical circuit (short circuit) and become quite hot. Exercise care in handling any charged battery, particularly when placing it inside a pocket, purse, or other container with metal objects.

Some portable devices use an internal, permanent backup battery that may contain very small amounts of perchlorate. In such cases, California law requires the following label: Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/

hazardouswaste/perchlorate. There is no special handling required by consumers.

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About the Battery

Caution Texts Concerning Lithium Batteries

DANISH

ADVARSEL!

Lithiumbatteri - Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering. Udskiftning må kun ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type. Levér det brugte batteri tilbage til leverandøren.

NORWEGIAN

ADVARSEL:

Eksplosjonsfare ved feilaktig skifte av batteri. Benytt samme batteritype eller en tilsvarende type anbefalt av apparatfabrikanten. Brukte batterier kasseres i henhold til fabrikantens instruksjoner.

SWEDISH

VARNING:

Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte. Använd samma batterityp eller en ekvivalent typ som rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren. Kassera använt batteri enligt fabrikantens instruktion.

FINNISH

VAROITUS:

Paristo voi räjähtää, jos se on virheellisesti asennettu. Vaihda paristo ainoastaan valmistajan suosittelemaan tyyppiin. Hävitä käytetty paristo valmistajan ohjeiden mukaisesti.

ENGLISH

CAUTION:

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the equipment manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to manufacturer's instructions.

German

VORSICHT:

Explosionsgefahr bei unsachgemäßem Austausch der Batterie. Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einen vom Hersteller empfohlenen gleich-wertigen Typ. Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers.

FRENCH

ATTENTION:

II y a danger d’explosion s’il y a remplacement incorrect de la batterie. Remplacer uniquement avec une batterie du même type ou d’un type équivalent recommandé par le constructeur. Mettre au rebut les batteries usagées conformément aux instructions du fabricant.

Attention (for USA Users)

The product that you have purchased contains a rechargeable battery. The battery is recyclable. At the end of its useful life, under various state and local laws, it may be illegal to

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dispose of this battery into the municipal waste stream. Check with your local solid waste officials for details in your area for recycling options or proper disposal.

About the Modem

CAUTION:

1. Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.

2. Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations.

3. Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface.

4. Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.

5. Avoid using the telephone function (other than a cordless-type) during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.

6. Do not use the telephone function to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.

7. Do not use this product near water, for example near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.

About the AC Adapter

1. Use only the AC adapter supplied with your computer. Use of another type of AC adapter will result in malfunction and/or danger.

2. Do not use the adapter in a high moisture environment. Never touch the adapter when your hands or feet are wet.

3. Allow adequate ventilation around the adapter when using it to operate the device or charge the battery. Do not cover the AC adapter with paper or other objects that will reduce cooling. Do not use the AC adapter while it is inside a carrying case.

4. Connect the adapter to a proper power source. The voltage requirements are found on the product case and/or packaging.

5. Do not use the adapter if the cord becomes damaged.

6. Do not attempt to service the unit. There are no serviceable parts inside. Replace the unit if it is damaged or exposed to excess moisture.

Table of Contents

Preface...................................................................................................................xxv

Chapter 1 Getting Started....................................................................................1-1

Getting the Computer Running...................................................................... 1-2

Unpacking ................................................................................................ 1-2

Installing the Battery Pack........................................................................ 1-2

Initializing the Battery Pack ...................................................................... 1-3

Connecting to AC Power .......................................................................... 1-4

Opening the Cover ................................................................................... 1-5

Turning On and Off the Computer............................................................ 1-5

Taking a Look at the Computer ..................................................................... 1-7

Top of the Computer ................................................................................ 1-7

Right-Side Components ........................................................................... 1-8

Left-Side Components ............................................................................. 1-9

Rear Components .................................................................................. 1-10

Front Components ................................................................................. 1-11

Bottom-Side Components ...................................................................... 1-12

Antenna Location (Intergrated Radio Modems)… .................................. 1-13

Top-Open Components.......................................................................... 1-14

Where to Go from Here............................................................................... 1-16

Chapter 2 Operating Your Computer .................................................................2-1

Starting and Shutting Down the Computer .................................................... 2-2

Starting the Computer .............................................................................. 2-2

Shutting Down the Computer ................................................................... 2-2

Using the Keyboard....................................................................................... 2-3

Typewriter Keys........................................................................................ 2-3

Cursor-Control Keys ................................................................................. 2-4

Numeric Keypad....................................................................................... 2-4

Euro Symbol............................................................................................. 2-5

Windows Keys ......................................................................................... 2-5

Function Keys .......................................................................................... 2-5

Fn Key...................................................................................................... 2-5

Hot Keys................................................................................................... 2-5

Using the Touchpad ...................................................................................... 2-8

Configuring the Touchpad ........................................................................ 2-9

Using the Touchscreen .............................................................................. 2-10

Using the Hard Disk Drive ........................................................................... 2-11

Using the Optical Disk Drive........................................................................ 2-12

Installing the Optical Disk Drive/2nd HDD/2

Battery .............................. 2-12

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Removing the Optical Disk Drive/2nd HDD/2

Battery.............................2-12

Inserting and Removing a Disk ...............................................................2-15

Using the Video Features ............................................................................2-16

Configuring the Display Modes ...............................................................2-17

Using the Audio Features ............................................................................2-18

Connecting Audio Devices......................................................................2-18

Using the Communication Features.............................................................2-19

Using the LAN ........................................................................................2-19

Using the Wire Line Modem ...................................................................2-20

Using the Wireless LAN..........................................................................2-21

Using the PRM240 Wireless Modem (Optional) .....................................2-24

Using the GPS (Optional) .......................................................................2-25

Using the MESH Modem (Optional)........................................................2-26

Using the Bluetooth ................................................................................2-26

Embedded EVDO or HSDPA Modem (Optional) ....................................2-27

Chapter 3 Managing Power.................................................................................3-1

AC Adapter ....................................................................................................3-2

Battery Pack ..................................................................................................3-2

Charging the Battery Pack........................................................................3-2

Initializing the Battery Pack.......................................................................3-3

Checking the Battery Level.......................................................................3-4

Replacing the Battery Pack ......................................................................3-4

Battery Low Signals and Actions ..............................................................3-5

Power Management.......................................................................................3-6

Hibernation ...............................................................................................3-6

ATI PowerPlayTM Management ......................................................................3-7

Access to PowerPlay ................................................................................3-7

Functions of PowerPlay ............................................................................3-9

Select Your Preferred Settings Depending on Power Source.................3-10

Set Low Battery Level.............................................................................3-10

Power-Saving Tips..................................................................................3-10

Chapter 4 Expanding Your Computer................................................................4-1

Connecting an External Monitor.....................................................................4-2

Connecting a USB Device .............................................................................4-3

Connecting a Serial Device ...........................................................................4-4

Connecting a Video Capture Device..............................................................4-5

System Memory Upgrade ..............................................................................4-6

RF Pass-Through ..........................................................................................4-7

RF Pass-Though Retrofit Kit .....................................................................4-8

ML910 High-Tier Vehicle Docking Station ................................................4-8

ML910 Mid-Tier Vehicle Docking Station ..................................................4-8

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ML900 High-Tier Vehicle Docking Station ................................................ 4-9

ML900 Mid-Tier Vehicle Docking Station.................................................. 4-9

RF Pass-Though Combinations ............................................................. 4-10

Enabling RF Pass-Through Option in MLAA & MLUA............................ 4-11

Chapter 5 BIOS Setup Utility and ML Applications...........................................5-1

When and How to Use the BIOS Setup Utility............................................... 5-2

When to Use ............................................................................................ 5-2

Starting BIOS Setup................................................................................. 5-2

Moving Around and Making Selections .................................................... 5-2

Main Menu…………………………………………… .................................. .5-3

Advanced Menu……………………………………… .................................. 5-4

Boot Settings……...............................................…………………………...5-8

Security Settings ....................................................................………..…5-11

Exit Option............................................................................................ ..5-13

ML User Application (MLUA) ..................................................................... ..5-14

ML Administrator Application (MLAA). ......................................................... 5-16

Chapter 6 Installing Software Drivers ................................................................6-1

How to Use the Driver DVD........................................................................... 6-2

Main Menu..................................................................................................... 6-3

Installing Device Drivers ................................................................................ 6-4

Installing Applications .................................................................................... 6-5

Chapter 7 Caring for the Computer ....................................................................7-1

Protecting the Computer ............................................................................... 7-2

Using the Password ................................................................................. 7-2

Using an Anti-Virus Strategy .................................................................... 7-2

Taking Care of the Computer ........................................................................ 7-3

Location Guidelines.................................................................................. 7-3

General Guidelines .................................................................................. 7-3

Cleaning Guidelines ................................................................................. 7-3

Battery Pack Guidelines ........................................................................... 7-4

When Traveling ............................................................................................. 7-7

Chapter 8 Troubleshooting .................................................................................8-1

Preliminary Checklist..................................................................................... 8-2

Solving Common Problems........................................................................... 8-3

Battery Problems...................................................................................... 8-4

Bluetooth Problems.................................................................................. 8-6

ODD Drive Problems ................................................................................ 8-6

Display Problems ..................................................................................... 8-7

Hardware Device Problems...................................................................... 8-8

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Hard Disk Drive Problems.........................................................................8-9

Keyboard, Mouse, and Touchpad Problems.............................................8-9

LAN Problems.........................................................................................8-10

WLAN Problems .....................................................................................8-10

Modem Problems....................................................................................8-11

Power Management Problems................................................................8-12

Software Problems .................................................................................8-12

Sound Problems .....................................................................................8-13

Startup Problems ....................................................................................8-13

Other Problems.......................................................................................8-13

Resetting the Computer..........................................................................8-14

HDD Recovery Process ..............................................................................8-15

Chapter 9 Accessories List .................................................................................9-1

Chapter 10 Acronyms ........................................................................................10-1

Appendix A Specifications ............................................................... …………….A-1

Appendix B Fingerprint Recognition................................................................. B-1

Finger Placement.......................................................................................... B-2

Fingerprint Recognition................................................................................. B-3

Appendix C Self Install Internal Wireless Modems .......................................... C-1

Installation of the HSDPA Internal Modem.................................................... C-2

Installation of the EVDO Rev. A Internal Modem .......................................... C-7

Installation of the PRM240 Internal Modem ................................................ C-11

Appendix D RoHS/WEEE .................................................................................... D-1

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Preface

This user guide contains information that will help you operate the computer. It is divided into 10 chapters and 4 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, BIOS Setup Utility and ML User Application (MLUA), describes the BIOS

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.

Chapter 9, The Accessories List, List of replacement accessories.

Chapter 10, The Acronyms and Glossary, Manual-related glossary of terms.

Appendix A, Specifications, gives a brief specification of the computer.

Appendix B, Fingerprint Recognition, gives a brief description of fingerprint

recognition sensor.

Appendix C Self Install Internal Wireless Modems, provides the instructions on how

to install various internal wireless modems certified for use in the ML910 RUGGED NOTEBOOK

Appendix D, RoHS / WEEE, W orld Wide RoHS / WEEE Standard.

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CHAPTER

Getting Started

Congratulations on your purchase of the ML910 RUGGED NOTEBOOK. 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:

l Unpacking l Installing and Initializing Battery Pack l Connecting to the AC power l Opening the cover l Turning on the computer l Turning off the computer

Then, you will find a section briefly introducing the external components of the computer. The last section navigates you to the information you may need after the computer is ready for use.

Getting Started 1-1

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:

l Notebook computer l Accessories:

− AC adapter (100~240 VAC, 50/60 Hz)

− AC power cord (US)

− Battery

− DVD including Drivers and User Guide

− Windows XP or Windows Vista Business edition Operating System DVD

– PCMCIA to Express 34 Card Converter

– Nero OEM Suite DVD 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.

Installing the Battery Pack

CAUTION:

1. There is danger of damage if the battery is incorrectly installed.

2. Do not attempt to disassemble the battery pack.

To install the battery pack, follow these steps:

1. Make sure the computer is not on or connected to the AC power.

2. Loosen the four screws and lift the battery pack compartment cover to take it off the

computer.

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