EarthWalk R12-CT User manual

Table of Contents
COPYRIGHT................................................................................................4
REGULATORY STATEMENT................................................................................4
Federal Communications Commission Statement ..........................................................................................................4
Declaration of Conformity ...............................................................................................................................................4
RF exposure warning........................................................................................................................................................5
European Notice ...............................................................................................................................................................5
R&TTE (CE) MANUAL REGULATORYREQUIREMENT (WLAN - IEEE 802.11b/g)..............................................5
Canadian Department of Communications.....................................................................................................................6
Battery Disposal................................................................................................................................................................6
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT...........................................................................................................................................6
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................................................7
BEFORE YOU START ................................................................9
PACKAGE CONTENTS.....................................................................................9
FEATURES ............................................................................................... 10
COMPONENTS........................................................................................... 11
Front View....................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Left View..........................................................................................................................................................................13
Right View........................................................................................................................................................................13
Back View........................................................................................................................................................................14
Bottom View.....................................................................................................................................................................15
Status Indicators..............................................................................................................................................................16
GETTING STARTED................................................................17
POWERING UP YOUR NOTEBOOK ..................................................................... 17
Connecting the AC Adapter............................................................................................................................................17
Using Battery Power.......................................................................................................................................................17
INSTALLING THE BATTERY ............................................................................. 18
Charging the Battery.......................................................................................................................................................18
Checking the Battery Level.............................................................................................................................................18
Removing the Battery......................................................................................................................................................19
STARTING YOUR NOTEBOOK .......................................................................... 19
Using the Display Panel.................................................................................................................................................19
Turning On Your Notebook.............................................................................................................................................20
Adjusting the LCD Panel Brightness.............................................................................................................................20
Changing the Display Orientation.................................................................................................................................21
Shutting Down Your Notebook.......................................................................................................................................21
USING THE KEYBOARD................................................................................. 22
USING THE TOUCH PAD................................................................................ 23
USING THE STYLUS .................................................................................... 24
Calibrate the Screen........................................................................................................................................................24
USING THE QUICK MENU.............................................................................. 26
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USING THE MEMORY CARDS .......................................................................... 27
Inserting a Memory Card...............................................................................................................................................27
Removing a Memory Card .............................................................................................................................................27
MAKING CONNECTIONS........................................................28
CONNECTING EXTERNAL DISPLAY DEVICES ......................................................... 28
Connecting a Projector or Display Monitor .................................................................................................................28
Connecting a TV .............................................................................................................................................................28
CONNECTING USB DEVICES.......................................................................... 29
CONNECTING HEADPHONES........................................................................... 30
CONNECTING EXTERNAL MICROPHONE .............................................................. 30
CONNECTING TO A LOCAL AREA NETWORK (LAN)................................................. 31
CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL SATA HDD............................................................ 31
CONNECTING TO WIRELESS CONNECTIONS......................................................... 32
Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network..............................................................................................................32
Connecting to a Bluetooth Device .................................................................................................................................33
POWER MANAGEMENT ..........................................................35
USING THE POWER PLAN.............................................................................. 35
USING THE POWER SAVING MODE................................................................... 36
USING THE BIOS SETUP UTILITY..........................................37
BIOS SETUP MENU.................................................................................... 37
STARTING THE BIOS SETUP UTILITY................................................................ 37
NAVIGATING AND ENTERING INFORMATION IN BIOS.............................................. 37
MAIN MENU............................................................................................. 38
ADVANCED MENU ...................................................................................... 38
BOOT MENU............................................................................................. 39
SECURITY MENU........................................................................................ 39
SAVE &EXIT MENU.................................................................................... 40
TROUBLESHOOTING..............................................................41
SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................................42

Preface
Copyright
Copyright©2013. All rights reserved.
No part of this user manual 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 the manufacturer. Information is
subject to change without prior notice.
Regulatory Statement
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 the 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.
Shielded interconnect cables and shielded AC power cable must be employed
with this equipment to insure compliance with the pertinent RF emission limits
governing this device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
system's manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Declaration of Conformity
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following conditions:
This device may not cause harmful interference
This device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
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RF exposure warning
This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided
instructions and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any
other antenna or transmitter. End-users and installers must be provided with
antenna installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for
satisfying RF exposure compliance.
SAR Value: 0.150 W/kg
European Notice
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:
EN 55022 ( CISPR 22 ) Radio Frequency Interference
EN 55024 ( 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
EN 60950-1 ( IEC 60950-1 ) Product Safety
R&TTE (CE) MANUAL REGULATORY REQUIREMENT (WLAN - IEEE
802.11b/g)
802.11b 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.
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CE Declaration of Conformity
CE!
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 V1.7.1 (2006-05)
EN 301 489-1 V.1.4.1 (2005-09) / EN 301 489-17 V.1.2.1 (2002-04)
EN 60950-1:2006
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Canadian Department of Communications
This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian
Interference-causing Equipment Regulations.
Battery Disposal
THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS A LITHIUM-ION OR NICKEL-METAL HYDRIDE
BATTERY. IT MUST BE DISPOSED OF PROPERLY. CONTACT LOCAL
ENVIRONMENTAL AGENCIES FOR INFORMATION ON RECYCLING AND
DISPOSAL PLANS IN YOUR AREA.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
LASERSCHUTZKLASSE 1 PRODUKT TO EN60825
CAUTION: THIS APPLIANCE CONTAINS A LASER SYSTEM AND IS
CLASSIFIED AS A "CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT.” TO USE THIS
MODEL PROPERLY, READ THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL
CAREFULLY AND KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
IN CASE OF ANY TROUBLE WITH THIS MODEL, PLEASE CONTACT
YOUR NEAREST "AUTHORIZED SERVICE STATION.” TO PREVENT
DIRECT EXPOSURE TO THE LASER BEAM, DO NOT TRY TO OPEN
THIS ENCLOSURE.
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ANNEX IV
Symbol for the marking of electrical and electronic equipment
The symbol indicating separate collection for electrical and electronic equipment
consists of the crossed-out wheeled bin, as shown below. The symbol must be
printed visibly, legibly and indelibly.
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Safety Instructions
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DO NOT block the opening vents provided for ventilation.
Blocking these vents may cause the notebook processor to
overheat.
Always keep strong magnetic or electrical objects away from your
notebook.
DO NOT use or store your notebook in extreme temperatures.
DO NOT place your notebook near fire or other sources of heat.
DO NOT expose to dust or corrosive materials.
DO NOT tamper the battery. Keep it away from children.
Never pick up or hold your notebook by the display.
DO NOT expose your notebook to sudden changes in temperature
or humidity. Keep your notebook away from air conditioners or
heating vents.
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DO NOT attempt to service your notebook yourself. Any attempt
to do so will make the warranty invalid.
When servicing, refer to qualified service personnel.
For better environmental protection, waste batteries should be
collected separately for recycling or special disposal.
CAUTION FOR ADAPTER
THIS NOTEBOOK IS FOR USE WITH DEDICATED AC ADAPTER.
BATTERY SAFETY
DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY REPLACED.
REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE RECOMMENDED BY THE
MANUFACTURER. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE
MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS.
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Before You Start
Before You Start
Congratulations on your purchase of this notebook.
This business notebook is portable and suits a wide-range of user requirements,
providing users with maximum computing experience. Before you begin using
your notebook, read this chapter to familiarize yourself with the main
components installed in the system.
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Package Contents
The following items come with your package. If any of them is damaged or
missing, please contact your retailer.
Notebook Power adapter
Utility DVD Power cord
NOTE
The pictures are for reference only, actual items may slightly differ.
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Before You Start
Features
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Intel HM75 platform (Optional HM77 with i-core CPU)
Operating system supports Microsoft®Windows 7
12.1” convertible LCD display
High capacity hard disk drive
Light weight
Spill Proof
Intel WLAN capability
Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity
WWAN
Express card slot
Two battery packs which support 8 hours battery life
Optional 1.3 Mega-pixel Webcam
Optional M-SATA Solid State Primary Drive (SSD)
Optional GobiTM 2000 3G and GPS
Optional Finger Print Scanner
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