Amrel RK886EX User manual

NOTEBOOK COMPUTER
RK886EX
USER’S GUIDE

Copyright © 2007
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to the contents hereof without obligation to notify any person of such revision or
changes.
The manufacturer makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or
implied, with respect to the contents hereof 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
IBM, PC, AT, XT are registered trademarks of International Business Machines
Corp.
MS-DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp.
Pentium 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 RK886EX 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 (CO-LOCATION)
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 operating in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter.
In order to maintain compliance with the FCC RF exposure guidelines, this
equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm
between the radiator and your body. Use only with supplied antenna.
Unauthorized antenna, modification, or attachments could damage the transmitter
and may violate FCC regulations.
This device is restricted to INDOOR USE due to its operation in the 5.15 to
5.25GHz frequency range. According to FCC 15.407(e), requires this product to
be used indoors for the frequency range 5.15 to 5.25GHz to reduce the potential
for harmful interference to co-channel of the Mobile Satellite Systems.
CE
!
0984
Products with the CE Marking comply with both the EMC Directive
(2004/104/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:
EN 300 328 V.1.6.1 (2004)y
EN 301 489-1 V.1.6.1 (2005) / EN 301 489-17 V.1.2.1 (2002)
EN 301 893 V.1.2.3 (2003)
EN 50371: 2002
EN 60950-1: 2002
EN 55022 / EN 55024
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 2.400-2.4835GHz. In France, the equipment must
be restricted to the 2.4465-2.4835GHz frequency range and must be restricted
to indoor use.
D=0.0178m is the minimum distance between the EUT and human body to meet the
E-field strength of 61V/m
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 Setups.
It is recommended that the power saving functions be enabled even when not
running on battery power.
Power Management generally does not degrade system performance while saving
power.
Material Safety and Recycling
All materials used in the construction of this unit are recyclable or
environmentally friendly. No CFC or related materials were used in the
manufacturing process or inside the product.
Please recycle the packing materials, and at the end of the computer's life, all other
materials in accordance with the local regulations.
Please refer “Material and Recycling” for the contents of the materials.
Environmental Information
 The equipment that you bought has required the extraction and use of natural
resources for its production. It may content hazardous substances for the
health and the environment.
 In order to avoid the dissemination of those substances in our environment
and to diminish the pressure on the natural resources, we encourage you to
use the appropriate take-back systems. Those systems will reuse or recycle
most of the materials of your end life equipment in a sound way.
 The cross-bin symbol invites you to use those systems
 If you need more information on the collection, reuse and recycling systems,
please contact your local or regional waste administration.
 You can also contact us for more information on the environmental
performances of our products.

CONTENTS
GETTING STARTED.................................................................................................................... 1
UNPACKING................................................................................................................................... 1
QUICK OPERATION........................................................................................................................ 2
CONTROLS AND INDICATORS......................................................................................................... 3
USEFUL INFORMATION ........................................................................................................... 7
LOCATION ..................................................................................................................................... 7
RUGGEDNESS ................................................................................................................................7
OPERATING SYSTEMS.................................................................................................................... 7
AC ADAPTER ................................................................................................................................8
BATTERY ...................................................................................................................................... 9
BOOT UP AND POST................................................................................................................... 10
STANDBY/HIBERNATE/RESUME .................................................................................................. 11
SHUTDOWN ................................................................................................................................. 11
DVI............................................................................................................................................. 11
RTC............................................................................................................................................ 12
REPLACING MODULES................................................................................................................. 12
COMPONENTS AND FUNCTIONS ......................................................................................... 14
KEYBOARD ................................................................................................................................. 14
FLOPPY DISK DRIVE.................................................................................................................... 15
PRINTER CABLE .......................................................................................................................... 15
HARD DISK DRIVE ...................................................................................................................... 15
CD-ROM DRIVE......................................................................................................................... 16
EXPRESS AND PCMCIA CARDS .................................................................................................. 16
DOCKUNDER (OPTIONAL) ............................................................................................................ 16
OPTIONAL DEVICES................................................................................................................21
MEMORY CARD .......................................................................................................................... 21
2ND BATTERY............................................................................................................................... 21
LAN AND FAX/MODEM CARD .................................................................................................... 21
WIRELESS LAN CARD ................................................................................................................ 21
DVD ROM DRIVE...................................................................................................................... 21
CD-RW DRIVE ........................................................................................................................... 21
DVD-RW DRIVE ........................................................................................................................ 21
2ND HDD ..................................................................................................................................... 21
TOUCH SCREEN........................................................................................................................... 21
PCMCIA COVER ........................................................................................................................ 22
VEHICLE ADAPTER...................................................................................................................... 22
DUAL BATTERY CHARGER .......................................................................................................... 22
DOCKUNDER ............................................................................................................................... 22
SPECIFICATIONS...................................................................................................................... 23
CPU............................................................................................................................................ 23
MEMORY..................................................................................................................................... 23
DISPLAY...................................................................................................................................... 23
KEYBOARD ................................................................................................................................. 23

FLOPPY DISK DRIVE.................................................................................................................... 24
HARD DISK DRIVE ...................................................................................................................... 24
CD-ROM DRIVE......................................................................................................................... 24
TOUCH SCREEN........................................................................................................................... 24
I/O PORTS ................................................................................................................................... 24
AC ADAPTER .............................................................................................................................. 25
VEHICLE ADAPTER...................................................................................................................... 25
BATTERY .................................................................................................................................... 25
SYSTEM UNIT DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT.................................................................................... 26
MATERIALS AND RECYCLING ...................................................................................................... 26
ENVIRONMENTAL........................................................................................................................ 27
BIOS SETUP ................................................................................................................................ 28
MAIN MENU................................................................................................................................28
IDE CHANNEL 0 MASTER SUB-MENU ........................................................................................ 29
IDE CHANNEL 0 SLAVE SUB-MENU ........................................................................................... 30
SATA PORT 0 SUB-MENU.......................................................................................................... 31
SATA PORT 1 SUB-MENU.......................................................................................................... 32
THE GENERAL HELP WINDOW .................................................................................................... 33
ADVANCED MENU ...................................................................................................................... 34
ADVANCED MENU SELECTIONS .................................................................................................. 34
SIO SMC227 CONFIGURATION SUB-MENU ......................................................................... 36
SECURITY MENU......................................................................................................................... 41
FOR MOST FREQUENTLY ALTERED SETUP “RF SECURITY CONTROL” PLEASE REFER FOLLOWING:43
RF SECURITY CONTROL SUB-MENU ........................................................................................... 43
TPM STATE MENU ..................................................................................................................... 44
BOOT MENU................................................................................................................................44
EXIT MENU ................................................................................................................................. 46
UTILITIES AND DRIVERS ....................................................................................................... 47
CHIPSET ...................................................................................................................................... 47
VGA UTILITY ............................................................................................................................. 47
DISPLAY CAPABILITY .................................................................................................................. 47
AUDIO DRIVER............................................................................................................................ 48
USB 2.0...................................................................................................................................... 48
TOUCH SCREEN DRIVER ............................................................................................................. 48
CD-ROM DRIVER ...................................................................................................................... 49
PCMCIA DRIVER ....................................................................................................................... 49
MINI PCI 1G AX92200 LAN ...................................................................................................... 49
MINI PCI INT8100 LAN ............................................................................................................. 49
MINI PCI-E 1G RTL8111B LAN ................................................................................................ 49
MINI PCI-E INTEL 3945ABG WLAN .......................................................................................... 49
FAX/MODEM CARD DRIVER........................................................................................................ 49
WIRELESS MANAGER .................................................................................................................. 50
MAINTENANCE / SERVICE..................................................................................................... 51
CLEANING ................................................................................................................................... 51
TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................................................................... 51
RMA SERVICE ............................................................................................................................ 51

Getting Started
1
GETTING STARTED
Unpacking
The following components come with your computer. If anything is missing or
damaged please notify the dealer immediately.
•Computer unit
•Removable drive installed on computer (FDD or CD-ROM/DVD)
•AC Adapter
•AC Power Cord
•Utility Diskettes or CD
•User's Guide
•External Keyboard Adapter Cable
•Printer adapter cable
•Carrying Bag

Getting Started
2
Quick Operation
• Loosen the battery screw, remove the battery insulation sheet, and then re-
position the battery for operation.
• Attach the AC adapter and charge battery for at least 10 minutes.
Turn ON the computer by pressing the power switch momentarily.
Notice:
• When ambient temperature is under 0℃, the system may
not boot up immediately.
System will beep with heater 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
(can not guarantee all devices work properly)
• Turn OFF the computer using either one of the following procedures:
1. Press power switch to “Shut down”, “Standby”* or “Hibernate”*
dependent on operating system (OS) and power management settings.
2. Press power switch for 4 seconds for a “Hard” power off.
System shuts down immediately 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.