Opentec RPT 8X-I, Openfire RPT 8X-M User Manual

Series 5 RPT 8 User Guide (April 2008)

Covers the following Rugged Portable Tablet models:

RPT 8X-I Openfire RPT 8X-M

(industrial/commercial model)

(Mil-spec model)

Revision Date: April 8, 2008

The following are registered trademarks of Opentec Solutions Pty Ltd:

- ‘RPC’ Rugged Portable Computer

- Openfire RPC’ Mil-Spec Rugged Portable Computer

- ‘RPT’ Rugged Portable Ta ble t

- ‘Openfire RPT’ Mil-Spec Rugged Po rt able Tablet

- ‘Jackaroo RPT’ Rugged Portable Tablet

- ‘RPDA’ Rugged Personal Data Assistant

- ‘Openfire RPDA’ Mil-Spec Rugged Personal Data Assistant

- ‘Jillaroo’ Rugged Personal Data Assistant

- ‘Perente’ Portable Tablet

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Intel® Core™2 Duo processor is the registered trademark of Intel Corp.

All product and company names, trade names or trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Disclaimer

Due to on-going product development, product specifications, features, performance, specifications, etc, might vary from those published here. Always check with Opentec or your authorised Opentec Agent to establish product specifications when evaluating our products, and before ordering.

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.

EMC and Safety Notices

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

FCC Regulations:

This device 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. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference.

(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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:

- Re-orient 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.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user‘s authority to operate the equipment.

This device complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, human proximity to the antenna shall not be less than 20cm (8 inches) during normal operation.

RF Exposure Information (SAR)

This device meets the government’s requirements for exposure to radio waves. This device is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission of the U.S. Government.

The exposure standard employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit set by the FCC is 1.6W/kg. Tests for SAR are conducted using standard operating positions accepted by the FCC with the EUT transmitting at the specified power level in different channels.

The highest SAR value for the device as reported to the FCC is 0.789 W/kg when placed next to the body.

The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorisation for this device with all reported SAR levels evaluated as in compliance with the FCC RF exposure guidelines. SAR information on this device is on file with the FCC and can be found under the Display Grant section of http://www.fcc.gov/oet/fccid

after searching on FCC ID:

IR5DR886EX.

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 unauthorised 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 unauthorised modification, substitution or attachment. Manufacturer and its authorised 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.

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 minimise 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 ........................................................................................... 2

UNPACKING ................ ................................. ................................. ................................... ................................. ............. .......... 2

QUICK CHECK ....................... ................ ................. .................. ................. ................ ................. .................. ............. ............ .. 3

CONTROLS AND INDICATORS ................................... .......................... ........................... ........................... ............................. .. 4

COMPONENTS AND OPERATIONS ............................................................... 8

LOCATION ................................................................................................................................................................................ 8

RUGGEDNESS ............................... ...... ...... ...... ......... ...... ...... ........ ....... ...... ...... ........ ...... ...... ....... ........ ............ ............. ............ 8

OPERATING SYSTEMS ................................................................................................................................................... .......... 8

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

BATTERY ........................ ..... .... ...... .... .... .... ...... ..... .... .... ...... .... .... .... ....... .... .... ...... .... .... .... ...... ............. ............ ............. ............ 9

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 (OPTION) ....................................................................................................................... 13

DOCKLIGHT (OPTION) ..................... ............................. ........................... .......................... ........................... ............... .......... 14

STAND UNIT (OPTION) ........................ ................................. ............................... ............................... ................................. .. 15

HEATER .................... ................................... ..................................... ................................... ............. .............. ............. .......... 15

RF DEVICE ................... .............................................. ............................................. .............................................................. 15

OPTIONAL DEVICES ........................................................................................ 16

MEMORY CARD ............................. ......................... .......................... ......................... ......................... .............. ............. ........ 16

BATTERY ........................... .. .... .. .. .. .... .. .. .. .... ... .. .... .. .. .. .... .. .. .. .... .. .. ... .... .. .. .... .. .. .. .... .. .. .. ..... .. .. .... ............ ............. .............. 16

WIRELESS LAN CARD .................. ................ ................... ................ ................. ................ ................... ................ ............... .. 16

MDC MODEM CARD ......................... .............. ............... .............. ............... ................ ............... .............. .............. ............. .. 16

VEHICLE ADAPTER ......... .................................... ................................... ..................................... ..................................... ...... 16

DUAL BATTERY CHARGER ........................ ......................... ......................... ........................... ........................ ....................... 16

DOCKLIGHT ........................... .... .. .. .... .. .. .. .... .. .. ... .... .. .. .. .... .. .. .. .... .. .. ..... .. .. .. .... .. .. .. .... .. .. .. .... .. .. ..... ............ ............ ............... .... 16

STAND UNIT ................. ....... ...... ...... ........ ...... ....... ...... ........ ...... ...... ....... ........ ...... ...... ........ ....... ............................................. 16

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

SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................. 17

CPU ................... ............................. ............................... ............................. ............................. .............. ............ ............. ...... 17

MEMORY ......................................................................................................................................... .............. ............. ............ 17

DISPLAY .................................................................................................................................... .............. ............ ............. ...... 17

LCD .............................................................................................................................................. .............. ............. ............ .. 17

HARD DISK DRIVE ................................................................................................................................................ ............. .... 17

TOUCH SCREEN ............................ ........................... ........................ ......................... ............................................................ 17

I/O PORTS ........................... ...................................................................... ............................................. ............ ............... .... 18

DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT ............ ........................................... ......................................... .......................................... .......... 18

AC ADAPTER ........................................................................................................................................ ............ ............... ...... 18

KEYPAD/KEYBOARD ..... .......................................... ......................................... ........................................... ............. .............. 18

VEHICLE ADAPTER (OPTION) .............................................................................................................................................. .. 18

DOCKLIGHT DL-8I/DL-8M (OPTION).................................................................................................................................... 19

STAND UNIT (OPTION) ........................ ................................. ............................... ............................... ................................. .. 19

MATERIALS AND RECYCLING .......................... ......... ...... ...... ...... ........ ....... ...... ...... ........ ...... ....... ...... ........ ...... ..... ...... ............ 20

ENVIRONMENTAL ..................................................................................................................................................... ............ .. 20

BIOS SETUP ....................................................................................................... 20

MAIN MENU ........................... ..................................... ..................................... ..................................... .............. ............. ...... 20

IDE CHANNEL 0 MASTER SUB-MENU ............................... ........................... ............................. .......................... ................. 22

IDE CHANNEL 0 SLAVE SUB-MENU .......................... ................ ................... ................ ................. ................ ....................... 23

CHANNEL 1 MASTER SUB-MENU ............................. ........................... ............................. .......................... ................... 24

IDE

IDE CHANNEL 1 SLAVE SUB-MENU .......................... ................ ................... ................ ................. ................ ....................... 25

ADVANCED MENU...................................................................................................................................................... ............ 26

SIO SMC227 CONFIGURATION SUB-MENU ........................................ ................................... ................................... .......... 28

SECURITY MENU .............. ............................... ............................. ............................. ............................. .............. ............. .... 30

RF SECURITY CONTROL SUB-MENU .................................................................................................................................... 32

TPM STATE MENU ............................................................................................................................... ............ ............... ...... 33

BOOT MENU .................... ........................ ......................... ......................... ........................... ................................................. 34

EXIT MENU ..................... ................................. ................................. ................................... .................................................. 35

UTILITIES AND DRIVERS ............................................................................... 35

CHIPSET ................. ....................... ....................... ........................ ....................... ....................... .............. ............ ............. .... 35

VGA UTILITY ............................. ...................................................................... ............................................. ............. ............ 36

AUDIO DRIVER .................................................................................................................................. ............ ............. ............ 36

USB 2.0 ............... ........................................... ............................................ ............................................. ............ ............. .... 36

TOUCH SCREEN DRIVER ............................................................................................................................................... ........ 37

PCMCIA DRIVER .................................................................................................................................................................. 37

MINI PCI 1G AX92200 LAN .................................................................................................................................. ............ .. 37

MINI PCI INT8100 LAN ............................................................................................................................................... ........ 37

MINI PCI-E 1G RTL8111B LAN ....... ......................................... ............................................ ............................................. 37

MINI PCI-E INTEL 3945ABG WLAN ......... ............................. ............................... ............................. ................................. 37

FAX/MODEM CARD DRIVER ................ ..................................... ................................... ................................... ....................... 37

WIRELESS MANAGER ............................................................................................................................... ............. .............. .. 37

INPUT MANAGEMENT SERVICES ............. ............................... ............................... ............................... ................................. 38

MAINTENANCE/SERVICE ............................................................................... 44

CLEANING .............................................................................................................................................................................. 44

TROUBLESHOOTING ................................ ....................... ....................... ...................... ......................... ......................... ........ 44

RMA SERVICE ................ ............ .......... .......... ........... ............ .......... ........... .......... ............ ........... ......................................... 44

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

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.

or application software installation may be necessary for further operation.

Driver

Controls and Indicators

Note: Some of the functions are optional.

Top

Getting Started

: RF device indicator

F1~F6: Function keys, blue font are alternative functions enabled by pressing Fn and the key

simultaneously

Fn: To enable alternative function keys

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

: Display brightness decrease

: Display brightness increase

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

: Battery charge/heater activity indicator

ON: Charging OFF: Battery full (Also applies when battery is removed) Flash: Heater active (Heater is an optional device)

: HDD (Hard Disk Drive) activity indicator

: Power indicator

Rear

Getting Started

1. Secondary battery connector

Left

1 2 3 4

Battery

2. LAN

3. USB (Universal Serial Bus)

4. PCMCIA slots or Express Card

Right

Getting Started

1 2

DC jack (2 pin for RPT 8-I, 3 pin for RPT 8-M)

2. Serial port (COM1)

Top

1 2

1. HDD

2. Kensington lock slot

Bottom

1 2

1. Docking connector

2. External antenna jack (Option)

Getting Started

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 Inter f ace APM: Advanced Power Management

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.

Components and Operations

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.

- Shut down the computer when it will not be in use for longer period of 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.

Components and Operations

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 depen ding o n factors such as

ambient temperature, charging method, load cu r rent, 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 referenc e. Ple ase 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

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:

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