Durabook S14I User manual

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Table of Contents
BEFORE YOU START .......................................................................................5
PACKAGE CONTENTS ......................................................................................5
PRODUCT OVERVIEW......................................................................................6
Front View ............................................................................................................... 6
Back View ................................................................................................................ 7
Right View ............................................................................................................... 8
Left View.................................................................................................................. 9
Rear View .............................................................................................................. 10
STATUS INDICATORS .................................................................................... 11
GETTING STARTED ................................................................ 12
INSTALLING THE BATTERY............................................................................... 12
Charging the Battery............................................................................................... 13
Charging Time........................................................................................................ 13
Checking the Battery Level ...................................................................................... 13
When to replace the Battery Pack............................................................................. 14
Removing the Battery ............................................................................................. 14
CONNECTING THE POWER .............................................................................. 15
Connecting the AC Adapter ...................................................................................... 15
Using Battery Power................................................................................................ 15
STARTING YOUR NOTEBOOK ........................................................................... 16
Turning On Your Device........................................................................................... 16
Turning Off Your Device........................................................................................... 16
USING THE KEYBOARD .................................................................................. 17
USING THE TOUCH PAD ................................................................................. 18
OPERATING YOUR NOTEBOOK .................................................... 19
USING THE QUICK MENU ............................................................................... 19
Quick Menu Overview.............................................................................................. 19
Viewing the Version Information............................................................................... 20
Viewing the Battery Charge Cycles ........................................................................... 20
Configuring the Programmable Button (P1) ............................................................... 20
Configuring the Programmable Button (P2) ............................................................... 21
Assigning an Application to the P1/P2 Button............................................................. 21
Accessing the Mobility Center................................................................................... 22
Configuring the Touchscreen Settings ....................................................................... 23
Configuring External Antenna Switching Mode ........................................................... 24
USING THE CAMERA ..................................................................................... 25
Opening Camera App .............................................................................................. 25
Taking Photos......................................................................................................... 26
Recording Videos .................................................................................................... 27
Adjusting Brightness ............................................................................................... 28

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Setting Photo Timer ................................................................................................ 29
Configuring Camera Settings ................................................................................... 29
Viewing Photos/Videos ............................................................................................ 30
MAKING CONNECTIONS ........................................................ 31
INSTALLING THE MEMORY CARD....................................................................... 31
INSTALLING THE SIM CARD............................................................................ 32
INSTALLING THE SMART CARD ......................................................................... 35
USING THE OPTICAL DISK DRIVE ..................................................................... 36
Placing a Disc ......................................................................................................... 36
CONNECTINGTHEMICROPHONE/HEADSET................................................................... 37
CONNECTING USB DEVICES ........................................................................... 38
CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL DISPLAYS................................................................ 39
CONNECTING TO A LOCAL AREA NETWORK (LAN) ................................................. 40
REPLACING THE HARD DISK DRIVE (HDD) ......................................................... 41
CONNECTING TO WIRELESS CONNECTIONS.......................................................... 42
USING THE BIOS SETUP UTILITY.......................................... 50
BIOS SETUP MENU ..................................................................................... 50
MAIN MENU .............................................................................................. 52
ADVANCED MENU ........................................................................................ 53
BOOT MENU .............................................................................................. 58
SECURITY MENU ......................................................................................... 59
SAVE &EXIT MENU ..................................................................................... 60
MAINTAINING AND CARING FOR YOUR NOTEBOOK............. 61
PROTECTING YOUR NOTEBOOK ........................................................................ 61
STORING AND HANDLING YOUR NOTEBOOK ......................................................... 61
CLEANING YOUR NOTEBOOK ........................................................................... 63
TRAVELING WITH YOUR NOTEBOOK .................................................................. 64
TROUBLESHOOTING.............................................................. 65
PRELIMINARY CHECKLIST ............................................................................... 65
SOLVING COMMON PROBLEMS ......................................................................... 65
DISPLAY PROBLEMS ..................................................................................... 67
HARD DISK PROBLEMS ................................................................................. 68
OTHER PROBLEMS ....................................................................................... 72
APPENDIX ............................................................................. 73
COPYRIGHT ............................................................................................... 73
SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................... 73
REGULATORY STATEMENT ............................................................................... 76
Federal Communications Commission Statement ....................................................... 76

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Declaration of Conformity ........................................................................................ 76
RF exposure warning............................................................................................... 77
Battery Disposal ..................................................................................................... 77
WARNING EXPLOSION HAZARD ............................................................................... 77
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT ....................................................................................... 78
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................. 80

Before You Start
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Before You Start
Congratulations on your purchase of this notebook.
This semi-rugged notebook is portable and provides users with maximum mobile
computing experience in a wide range of working environments. Before you
begin using your notebook, read this chapter to familiarize yourself with the main
components installed in the system.
Package Contents
If any of the following items is damaged, please contact your retailer.
Notebook
Power cord
 DC 19V 65W power adapter
(standard SKU)
 DC 19V 120W power
adapter (optional, for
Discrete Graphics SKU)
Standard 9-cell Li-ion
Battery
NOTE
These pictures are for reference only. Actual items may slightly differ.
Declaration of product weight: 2.4kg. The actual weight may vary by
configuration.

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Product Overview
Front View
No.
Item
Description
1
Front camera
Use to take pictures, record videos, or video
conference.
2
Camera cover
Protects the camera.
3
Microphones
Records the surrounding sound.
4
Display screen
Optional capacitive touch panel.
5
Programmable
buttons (P1/P2)
Press to enter the chosen program (user definition)
6
7
Status indicators
Indicates the corresponding function status.
8
Power button
Press to turn your notebook on or off.
9
Waterproof keyboard
Press the keys to input information.

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No.
Item
Description
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Fingerprint scanner
Scans fingerprints for biometric identification.
11
Touch pad
Use to point, select, drag, or scroll objects on the
screen.
12
Touch pad button
Press to select objects or display a shortcut menu.
Back View
No.
Item
Description
1
CTO door
Remove the door to access the SIM card slot.
2
Docking connector
Connects the notebook to a docking station.
3
RF Pass-thru connectors
(x3) (optional)
Use for the external antenna of WWAN, GPS,
and WLAN.
4
ODD/Battery latch
release button
Slide and hold the button to disengage the
ODD/battery connector.
5
HDD latch release
button
Slide and hold the button to disengage the HDD
connector.

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No.
Item
Description
6
Battery latch release
button
Slide and hold the button to disengage the
battery connector.
7
Speakers
Emits sound.
Right View
No.
Item
Description
1
HDD compartment
Contains the hard disk drive.
2
Audio Combo jack
Connects to headphones, external speakers, or
microphone.
3
Card reader
Use to insert memory cards to transfer pictures,
music, and data between your notebook and flash
compatible devices. The card reader supports SD
(Secure Digital), SDXC, Mini-SD (with adapter).
4
RF Signal Slide-
Switch
Slide the switch to enable/disable the RF functions.
5
USB 2.0 port
Connects to USB 2.0 peripheral devices.
6
USB 3.1 (Gen 1) port
Connects to USB 3.0 peripheral devices.
7
USB 3.1 (Gen 1) port
Supports USB charging when the system is off
(DC mode only).
8
DC-in jack
Connects to the power adapter.

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Left View
No.
Item
Description
1
Media bay
Varies depending on SKU:
Optical disk drive
Second battery pack
Express Card 54 slot x 1 and PCMCIA Type II x
1; or PCMCIA Type II x 2
2
ODD LED indicator
(for ODD SKU)
A blinking ODD LED indicates ODD activity.
3
Eject button
(for ODD SKU)
Push to open the tray.
4
Pin Hole Eject
(for ODD SKU)
If the Eject button fails to work properly, insert a
paper clip into this hole to open the tray.
CAUTION!
Turn off the notebook before performing manual
ejection.
5
Stylus compartment
Contains the stylus.
6
Battery compartment
Contains the battery.
7
Smart card reader
Use to insert smart cards.

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Rear View
No.
Item
Description
1
HDMI port or optional
Mini DP port x2
HDMI port: Connects to an HDMI device such as
an external HDMI LCD TV.
Mini DP port: Connects to an external display.
2
USB 2.0 port
Connects to USB 2.0 peripheral devices.
3
Kensington lock slot
Connects to a Kensington-compatible notebook
security lock.
4
VGA port
Connects to peripheral devices, such as an
external monitor/projector.
5
RS-232 port
Connects to serial peripheral devices.
6
RJ-45 port
Connects to a local area network (LAN) using an
Ethernet cable.

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Status Indicators
The status indicators light up when a particular function of the notebook is
active. Each indicator is marked with a symbol.
Icon
Item
Description
Power
The LED light stays on (blue) when the system is running.
When the system is in sleep mode, the LED blinks.
Battery
Indicates the battery status:
Green: when the battery is fully charged (95% or
above)
Orange: when the battery is charging
Flashing orange: charging error
Red: when the battery capacity is lower than 7%
Off: when discharged
RF LED
Indicates the wireless connection status:
Blue: Any of the RF features (WLAN/Bluetooth/WWAN)
are activated.
Off: None of the RF features (WLAN/Bluetooth/WWAN)
are activated.
Wired LAN
Indicates the wired network connection status:
Green: a link is established
Flashing Green: when there is activity on the port
Storage
Lights up (green) when the HDD/SSD/ODD is accessing
data.
Num Lock
Lights up (green) when Num Lock is activated.
Caps Lock
Lights up (green) when Caps Lock is activated.

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Getting Started
This chapter will help you get started using the device.
CAUTION!
Before any internal installation procedures are carried out on the system, make
sure the system is turned off and cooled down for 5 minutes. Failing to turn off the
system before opening it can cause permanent damage to the system and serious
or fatal injury to the user.
Installing the Battery
To install the battery, follow the steps below:
1. Open the battery compartment cover.
2. Insert the battery into the battery compartment, as shown in the image below.
3. Push completely until the battery locks into place.
4. Close the battery compartment cover.

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Charging the Battery
The Li-Ion battery is not fully-charged upon purchase.
To charge the battery, follow the steps below:
1. Install the battery into your notebook. See procedures above.
2. Connect the AC adapter to the DC-in jack on your notebook.
3. Connect the AC adapter to the power cord.
4. Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet.
Charging Time
It takes approximately 3.5 hours (at 25ºC) to fully charge the battery.
NOTE
The charging time may be longer if you are using your notebook while charging
the battery.
CAUTION!
DO NOT charge the battery if the temperature is below 0ºC or higher than
45ºC.
Use only the supplied AC adapter. Using other AC adapters may damage the
battery or your notebook.
Checking the Battery Level
It is important that you monitor the battery status regularly to ensure you do not
run out of power at a critical moment.
To check the remaining battery power, double-tap the battery icon ( ) on the
system tray.
The battery screen appears:

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When to replace the Battery Pack
The battery performance gradually decreases over time and usage. We recommend
you replace your battery pack after 18 to 24 months of usage.
Removing the Battery
To remove the battery, follow the steps below:
1. Open the battery compartment cover.
2. Slide the battery latch release button upwards and hold it in place. Then pull
the battery out to disengage it from its compartment.
3. Pull the battery out of the battery compartment.

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Connecting the Power
Your notebook can be powered up using the AC adapter or the Lithium-ion battery.
Connecting the AC Adapter
The AC adapter powers up your notebook and charges the battery.
1. Connect the AC adapter to the DC-in jack on your notebook.
2. Connect the AC adapter to the power cord.
3. Plug the power cord to an electrical outlet.
Using Battery Power
1. Install the charged battery in the battery compartment.
2. Remove the AC adapter (if plugged in). Your notebook will automatically use
the battery power.
NOTE
If your notebook is connected to an electrical outlet and the battery is installed,
your notebook uses power from the electrical outlet.

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Starting Your Notebook
Turning On Your Device
1. To open the display panel, unlock the chassis latch to open the notebook chassis.
2. Lift the cover lid to upright position.
3. Press the button until the Power LED lights up.
TIP
Besides using the keyboard or touch pad for operations on your notebook, you can
also use a mouse. To use a wired mouse, simply plug it into an available USB port.
Turning Off Your Device
It is important to properly shut down your notebook to avoid the loss of unsaved
data. To shut down your notebook, do the following:
Tap > > Shut down.
Wait for your notebook to power off
completely before removing the power
source (if necessary).

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Using the Keyboard
No.
Keys
Description
1
Function keys
These function keys are used to perform designated tasks.
The tasks for each key may vary from one application to
another.
2
[Fn]
Press the [Fn] key in combination with other keys to
execute a command.
[Fn] + F1
Toggles the touch pad to on/off.
[Fn] + F2
Toggles between LCD, External display, or both.
[Fn] + F3
Switches to suspend mode.
[Fn] + F6
Decreases the brightness level.
[Fn] + F7
Increases the brightness level.
[Fn] + F8
Decreases the volume by one level.
[Fn] + F9
Increases the volume by one level.
[Fn] + F10
Turns on or mutes the volume.
3
Windows key
Press to display the Start menu. This action is the same
as tapping the Start icon.

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Numeric
keypad
Press the NumLk key to activate the numeric keypad.
Press the keys on the numeric keypad to enter numbers or
operands as you would on a calculator.
5
Application
key
Press to display an application shortcut menu. This action
is the same as right-clicking a mouse button.
Using the Touch Pad
The touch pad is a cursor-pointing device that provides all the features of a two-
button mouse. Its primary function is to move the cursor around the screen. You
can also point, select, or drag items or objects on the screen.
Point
Slide your finger on the touch pad to point the cursor to an item or object on the
screen.
Click
To left-click, move the cursor to the item or object on the screen, then lightly tap
the touch pad or press the left button.
To right-click, move the cursor to the item or object on the screen, then press the
right button.
Double-click
To double-click, move the cursor to the item or object on the screen, then tap the
touch pad twice or press the left button twice.
Drag
To drag an item or object, press and hold the left button then slide your finger on
the touch pad to move the item or object.
Scroll
To scroll a page, press and hold the left button then slide your finger on the touch
pad to scroll.
Main touchpad
Right button
Left button

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Operating Your Notebook
This chapter will guide you through how to use your notebook.
Using the Quick Menu
To enter the Quick menu, tap the
Quick Menu icon ( ) on the
task bar.
You can also access the Quick menu in the All apps list.
Quick Menu Overview
NOTE
If the tab is green (i.e. ), this
indicates the current function is
activated.

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Viewing the Version Information
In the Version section, you can view the Bios version, EC version, and Quick Menu
version.
Viewing the Battery Charge Cycles
In the Battery Charge Cycles section, you can view the battery charge cycle and
battery status.
Configuring the Programmable Button (P1)
In the P1 Button Setting section, you can assign the function for the P1 button.
There are three available options:
Stealth Mode: Turns off the LCD backlight, LEDs, speakers, and camera flash.
Night Vision Mode: Adjusts the brightness of the LCD under 1.7 nits and
turns off the LEDs and camera flash.
Launch Application: Shortcut key for launching specific applications. To
assign the application, refer to the “Assigning an Application to the P1/P2
Button” section.
Disable: No function.