Getac B300 User manual

Rugged Mobile Computing Solutions

B300

USER’S MANUAL

May. 2010

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ENERGY STAR®is a government program that offers businesses and consumers

energy-efficient solutions, making it easy to save money while protecting the

environment for future generations.

Please reference ENERGY STAR®related information from

www.energystar.gov.

As an ENERGY STAR®Partner, Getac Technology Corporation has determined that

this product meets the ENERGY STAR®guidelines for energy efficiency.

An ENERGY STAR®qualified computer uses 70 % less electricity than computers

without enabled power management features.

Earning the ENERGY STAR®

When every home office is powered by equipment that has earned the ENERGY

STAR®, the change will keep over 289 billion pounds of greenhouse gases

out of the air.

If left inactive, ENERGY STAR®qualified computers enter a low-power mode

and may use 15 watts or less. New chip technologies make power management

features more reliable, dependable, and user-friendly than even just a few years

ago.

Spending a large portion of time in low-power mode not only saves energy,

but helps equipment run cooler and last longer.

Businesses that use ENERGY STAR®enabled office equipment may realize

additional savings on air conditioning and maintenance.

Over its lifetime, ENERGY STAR®qualified equipment in a single home office

(e.g., computer, monitor, printer, and fax) can save enough electricity to light

an entire home for more than 4 years.

Power management (“sleep settings”) on computers and monitors can result

in much savings annually.

Remember, saving energy prevents pollution

Because most computer equipment is left on 24 hours a day, power management

features are important for saving energy and are an easy way to reduce air pollution.

By using less energy, these products help lower consumers’ utility bills, and prevent

greenhouse gas emissions.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents........................................................................................................................................i

Getting Started.........................................................................................................................................1-1

Getting the Computer Running ....................................... 1-2

Unpacking .............................................................. 1-2

Connecting to AC Power........................................... 1-2

Opening the Cover................................................... 1-4

Turning On and Off the Computer .............................. 1-5

Taking a Look at the Computer.................................. 1-6

Front Components .................................................... 1-6

Rear Components .................................................... 1-7

Right-Side Components............................................. 1-8

Left-Side Components..............................................1-10

Top-open Components ............................................. 1-11

Bottom Components.................................................1-14

Closing Connector Covers .........................................1-15

Operating Your Computer .................................................................................................................2-1

Starting and Stopping the Computer ................................2-2

Starting the Computer...............................................2-2

Stopping the Computer..............................................2-2

Using the Keyboard .....................................................2-4

Typewriter Keys.......................................................2-4

Cursor-Control Keys .................................................2-4

Numeric Keypad ......................................................2-5

Function Keys .........................................................2-6

Fn Key .................................................................2-6

Hot Keys ...............................................................2-6

Using the Touchpad.....................................................2-9

Configuring the Touchpad .........................................2-11

Using the Touchscreen (Optional)................................ 2-12

Using the Quick Buttons............................................. 2-14

Using the Hard Disk Drive.......................................... 2-16

Installing a Second Hard Disk Drive (Optional)........... 2-16

Using the Optical Drive (Optional)............................... 2-19

Inserting and Removing a Disc.................................2-20

Using the Video Features ........................................... 2-22

Configuring the Display Modes.................................. 2-22

Using the Audio Features ........................................... 2-23

Connecting Audio Devices........................................ 2-24

Using the Communication Features ................................ 2-25

Using the Modem .................................................. 2-25

Using the LAN...................................................... 2-26

Using the Wireless LAN.......................................... 2-27

Using the Bluetooth Feature..................................... 2-31

Using the 3G Feature (Optional)............................. 2-35

Using the Fingerprint Sensor........................................ 2-40

Managing Power ....................................................................................................................................3-1

AC Adapter................................................................3-2

Battery Pack ..............................................................3-3

Charging the Battery Pack.........................................3-3

Initializing the Battery Pack ........................................3-4

Checking the Battery Level ........................................3-5

Replacing the Battery Pack........................................3-6

Installing a Second Battery Pack (Optional) .................3-7

Battery Low Signals and Actions............................... 3-10

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Power Management.....................................................3-11

Hibernation ........................................................... 3-12

Power-Saving Tips .................................................... 3-13

Expanding Your Computer ................................................................................................................4-1

Connecting an External Monitor ......................................4-2

Connecting a Serial Device ...........................................4-4

Connecting a USB Device.............................................4-6

Connecting an IEEE 1394 Device...................................4-7

Using Smart Cards (Optional) ......................................4-8

Inserting and Removing a Smart Card .........................4-8

Using PC Cards ....................................................... 4-10

Inserting and Removing a PC Card........................... 4-10

Using ExpressCards (Optional).................................... 4-12

ExpressCard Type.................................................. 4-12

Inserting and Removing an ExpressCard ..................... 4-13

Using the Card Reader .............................................. 4-14

Using the Port Replicator (Optional) ............................ 4-16

System Memory Upgrade ............................................ 4-17

Using BIOS Setup and System Recovery....................................................................................5-1

BIOS Setup ...............................................................5-2

When and How to Use ............................................5-2

Information Menu .....................................................5-3

Main Menu.............................................................5-4

Advanced Menu.......................................................5-5

Security Menu.........................................................5-6

Boot Menu .............................................................5-8

Exit Menu ..............................................................5-9

System Recovery....................................................... 5-10

Using the TPM and P1 Utility .............................................................................................................6-1

Using TPM (Trusted Platform Module) ...........................6-2

P1 Quick Launch Key Utility..........................................6-3

Caring for the Computer .....................................................................................................................7-1

Protecting the Computer................................................7-2

Using an Anti-Virus Strategy......................................7-2

Using Windows Action Center.....................................7-2

Using the Cable Lock...............................................7-3

Taking Care of the Computer ........................................7-4

Location Guidelines...................................................7-4

General Guidelines ...................................................7-4

Cleaning Guidelines ..................................................7-5

Battery Pack Guidelines.............................................7-5

Touchscreen Guidelines .............................................7-7

When Traveling...........................................................7-8

Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................................................8-1

Preliminary Checklist.....................................................8-2

Solving Common Problems ............................................8-3

Battery Problems .....................................................8-3

Bluetooth Wireless Transmission Problems .....................8-3

Display Problems .....................................................8-4

ExpressCard Problems...............................................8-5

Hardware Device Problems.........................................8-5

Hard Disk Drive Problems .........................................8-6

Keyboard, Mouse, and Touchpad Problems ...................8-6

LAN Problems.........................................................8-7

Modem Problems .....................................................8-7

Optical Drive Problems..............................................8-7

PC Card Problems...................................................8-8

Power Management Problems .....................................8-9

Software Problems ...................................................8-9

Sound Problems .................................................... 8-10

Startup Problems ................................................... 8-10

WLAN Problems .....................................................8-11

Other Problems ..................................................... 8-12

Resetting the Computer .............................................. 8-13

Specifications............................................................................................................................................. 1

Regulatory Information.......................................................................................................................... 1

On the Use of the System .............................................. 2

Class B Regulations.................................................... 2

Safety Notices............................................................ 3

On the Use of the RF Device ......................................... 7

USA and Canada Safety Requirements and Notices ........... 7

European Union CE Marking and Compliance Notices........10