Amrel RT886EX User manual

American Reliance, Inc.
13.3” NOTEBOOK COMPUTER
RT886EX
USER’S GUIDE

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The manufacturer reserves the right to revise this publication and to
make changes to the contents here of without obligation to notify any
person of such revision or changes.
The manufacturer makes no representations or warranties, either
expressed or implied, about the contents and specifically disclaims
any warranties as to merchantability or fitness for any particular
purpose. Any of the software described in this manual is sold or
licensed "as is". Should the programs prove defective following
purchase, the buyer (and not the manufacturer, its distributor, or its
dealer) assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair and
any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any software
defects.
Trademark Acknowledgments
Windows is registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp.
Intel® Core™2 Duo processor is the registered trademark of Intel
Corp.
All product and company names are trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective holders.

EMC and Safety Notice
Federal Communications Commission Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a class B digital device, under 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 radiates 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.
Regulatory Information/Disclaimers
Installation and use of this computer must be in strict accordance
with the instructions included in the user documentation provided
with the product. Any changes or modifications (including the
antennas) made to this device that are not expressly approved by the
manufacturer may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or television
interference caused by unauthorized modification of this device, or
the substitution of the connecting cables and equipment other than

manufacturer specified. It is the responsibility of the user to correct
any interference caused by such unauthorized modification,
substitution or attachment. Manufacturer and its authorized resellers
or distributors will assume no liability for any damage or violation of
government regulations arising from failing to comply with these
guidelines.
Important Note
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set
forth for an uncontrolled environment. This device and its antenna
must not be co-located or operated with any other antenna or
transmitter.
CE
Products with the CE Marking comply with both the EMC Directive
(89/336/EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) issued by
the Commission of the European Community.
Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following
European Norms:
EN55022 (CISPR 22) Radio Frequency Interference
EN55024 (EN61000-4-2, EN61000-4-3, EN61000-4-4,
EN61000-4-5, EN61000-4-6, EN61000-4-8,
EN61000-4-11, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3) Generic
Immunity Standard
EN60950 (IEC950) Product Safety
R&TTE (CE) Manual Regulatory Requirement

(WLAN - IEEE 802.11 a.b.g)
802.11 a.b.g Restrictions:
European standards dictate maximum radiated transmit power of
100mW EIRP and frequency range 2.400-2.4835 GHz. In France, the
equipment must be restricted to the 2.4465-2.4835 GHz frequency
range and must be restricted to indoor use.
CE Declaration of Conformity
Is herewith confirmed to comply with the requirements set out in the
Council Directive on the approximation of the laws of the member
states relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility (89/336/EEC), Low-
voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) and the Amendment Directive
(93/68/EEC), the procedures given in European Council Directive
99/5/EC and 89/3360EEC.
The equipment was passed. The test was performed according to the
following European standards.
EN 300 328 V.1.4.1 (2003-04)
EN 301 489-1 V.1.4.1 (2002-04)/EN 301 489-17 V.1.2.1 (2002-04)
EN 50371:2002
EN 60950:2000
UL, TÜV
AC Adapter (TÜV includes EN60950 LVD)

Power Conservation
This computer consumes much less power than conventional
computers. However, power consumption may be reduced by
properly configuring the Power Management Setup.
It is recommended the power saving functions be enabled even when
not running on battery power.
Power Management does not degrade performance while saving
power.
Environmental Information, Material Safety and
Recycling
Caution: Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect
type. Dispose of used batteries according to the
instructions.
All materials used in the construction of this equipment are
recyclable or environmentally friendly.
Please recycle the packing materials, and at the end of the product's
life, all other materials by local regulations.
Please refer “Material and Recycling” for the contents of the
materials.
-The equipment may still contain tiny amount of hazardous
substances for health and environment, though those are below
control level.
-To avoid spreading such substances into the eco system, and to
minimize the pressure on the natural, you are encouraged to use
the appropriate take-back. Those will reuse or recycle most of
the materials in a sound way after end life.

- The crossed bin symbol indicates proper disposal is required.
-For more information on collection, reuse and recycling, please
consult local or regional waste administration.
- You can also contact the dealer for more information on the
environmental details of the equipment.

CONTENTS
GETTING STARTED............................................................................................1
UNPACKING...........................................................................................................1
QUICK OPERATION................................................................................................2
CONTROLS AND INDICATORS.................................................................................3
USEFUL INFORMATION....................................................................................7
LOCATION .............................................................................................................7
RUGGEDNESS ........................................................................................................7
OPERATING SYSTEMS............................................................................................8
AC ADAPTER ........................................................................................................8
BATTERY...............................................................................................................9
BOOT UP AND POST...........................................................................................11
STANDBY/HIBERNATE/RESUME ..........................................................................11
SHUTDOWN .........................................................................................................12
RTC....................................................................................................................12
REPLACING MODULES.........................................................................................12
COMPONENTS AND FUNCTIONS .................................................................14
KEYBOARD .........................................................................................................14
PRINTER CABLE ..................................................................................................15
HARD DISK DRIVE...............................................................................................15
DVD-ROM DRIVE..............................................................................................16
EXPRESS AND PCMCIA CARDS ..........................................................................16
DOCKUNDER (OPTIONAL)....................................................................................17
OPTIONAL DEVICES........................................................................................22
MEMORY CARD...................................................................................................22
2ND BATTERY.......................................................................................................22
LAN AND FAX/MODEM CARD ............................................................................22
WIRELESS LAN CARD.........................................................................................22
DVD-RW DRIVE ................................................................................................22

2ND HDD .............................................................................................................22
TOUCH SCREEN...................................................................................................22
PCMCIA COVER ................................................................................................23
VEHICLE ADAPTER..............................................................................................23
DUAL BATTERY CHARGER ..................................................................................23
DOCKUNDER.......................................................................................................23
SPECIFICATIONS..............................................................................................24
CPU....................................................................................................................24
MEMORY.............................................................................................................24
DISPLAY..............................................................................................................24
KEYBOARD .........................................................................................................25
HARD DISK DRIVE...............................................................................................25
TOUCH SCREEN...................................................................................................25
I/O PORTS............................................................................................................25
AC ADAPTER ......................................................................................................26
VEHICLE ADAPTER..............................................................................................26
BATTERY.............................................................................................................26
SYSTEM UNIT DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT............................................................27
MATERIALS AND RECYCLING ..............................................................................27
ENVIRONMENTAL................................................................................................28
BIOS SETUP ........................................................................................................29
MAIN MENU........................................................................................................29
IDE CHANNEL 0MASTER SUB-MENU.................................................................31
IDE CHANNEL 0SLAVE SUB-MENU....................................................................32
IDE CHANNEL 1MASTER SUB-MENU.................................................................33
IDE CHANNEL 1SLAVE SUB-MENU....................................................................34
GENERAL HELP WINDOW....................................................................................35
ADVANCED MENU...............................................................................................36
ADVANCED MENU SELECTIONS ..........................................................................36
SIO SMC227 CONFIGURATION SUB-MENU ........................................................39
SECURITY MENU.................................................................................................42
RF SECURITY CONTROL SUB-MENU ...................................................................45
TPM STATE MENU..............................................................................................46
BOOT MENU........................................................................................................47
EXIT MENU .........................................................................................................48