Getac P470 User manual

User’s Manual
Jan. 2010

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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.

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Table of Contents
Preface ......................................................................................v
Chapter 1 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................................... 1-4
Taking a Look at the Computer............................................ 1-6
Right-Side Components ................................................... 1-6
Left-Side Components ..................................................... 1-7
Rear Components............................................................. 1-9
Front Components.......................................................... 1-10
Bottom Components....................................................... 1-11
Top-open Components................................................... 1-12
Where to Go from Here...................................................... 1-15
Chapter 2 Operating Your Computer.................................2-1
Starting and Stopping the Computer .................................... 2-2
Starting the Computer ...................................................... 2-2
Stopping the Computer .................................................... 2-2
Using the Quick Buttons ...................................................... 2-4
Using the Internal Keyboard ................................................ 2-5
Typewriter Keys............................................................... 2-5
Cursor-Control Keys........................................................ 2-6
Numeric Keypad .............................................................. 2-6
Function Keys .................................................................. 2-7
Fn Key.............................................................................. 2-7
Hot Keys .......................................................................... 2-7
Using the Touchpad ........................................................... 2-10

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Configuring the Touchpad ............................................. 2-12
Using the Touchscreen (Optional) ..................................... 2-12
Using the Hard Disk Drive................................................. 2-15
Using the Optical Drive...................................................... 2-16
Inserting and Removing a Disc...................................... 2-17
Using the Video Features................................................... 2-18
Configuring the Display Modes..................................... 2-18
Using the Audio Features................................................... 2-20
Connecting Audio Devices ............................................ 2-21
Using the Communication Features ................................... 2-22
Using the Modem........................................................... 2-22
Using the LAN............................................................... 2-23
Using the Wireless LAN................................................ 2-24
Using the Bluetooth®Feature (Optional) ....................... 2-28
Using the GPS (Optional) .............................................. 2-34
Using the 3G Feature (Optional).................................... 2-34
Chapter 3 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.............................................. 3-4
Replacing the Battery Pack .............................................. 3-4
Battery Low Signals and Actions..................................... 3-7
Power Management.............................................................. 3-8
Hibernation....................................................................... 3-9
Power-Saving Tips............................................................. 3-10
Chapter 4 Expanding Your Computer ...............................4-1
Connecting an External Monitor.......................................... 4-2
Connecting a Serial Device.................................................. 4-4
Connecting a USB Device.................................................... 4-5
Connecting an IEEE 1394 Device........................................ 4-6
Using PC Cards.................................................................... 4-9
PC Card Type................................................................... 4-9
CardBus Support.............................................................. 4-9

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Inserting and Removing a PC Card.................................. 4-9
Using ExpressCards ........................................................... 4-11
ExpressCard Type.......................................................... 4-11
Inserting and Removing an ExpressCard....................... 4-12
Using the Card Reader ....................................................... 4-13
Using the Port Replicator (Optional).................................. 4-15
Internal Components Upgrade............................................ 4-16
Chapter 5 Using BIOS Setup..............................................5-1
When and How to Use BIOS Setup ..................................... 5-2
When to Use..................................................................... 5-2
Starting BIOS Setup......................................................... 5-2
Moving Around and Making Selections .......................... 5-4
Information Menu ................................................................ 5-5
Main Menu........................................................................... 5-6
Advanced Menu ................................................................... 5-7
Security Menu...................................................................... 5-9
Boot Menu.......................................................................... 5-11
Exit Menu........................................................................... 5-12
Chapter 6 Using the TPM and P1/P2 Utilities....................6-1
Using TPM (Trusted Platform Module)............................... 6-2
P1/P2 Quick Launch Key Utility ......................................... 6-3
Chapter 7 Caring for the Computer ...................................7-1
Protecting the Computer....................................................... 7-2
Using the Windows Security 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................................................... 7-6
When Traveling.................................................................... 7-8
Chapter 8 Troubleshooting.................................................8-1
Preliminary Checklist........................................................... 8-2

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Solving Common Problems.................................................. 8-3
Battery Problems.............................................................. 8-4
Bluetooth Wireless Transmission Problems..................... 8-4
Display Problems ............................................................. 8-5
ExpressCard Problems ..................................................... 8-6
Hardware Device Problems.............................................. 8-6
Hard Disk Drive Problems............................................... 8-7
Keyboard, Mouse, and Touchpad Problems .................... 8-7
LAN Problems ................................................................. 8-8
WLAN Problems.............................................................. 8-8
Modem Problems ............................................................. 8-9
Optical Drive Problems.................................................. 8-10
PC Card Problems.......................................................... 8-11
Power Management Problems........................................ 8-12
Software Problems ......................................................... 8-12
Sound Problems ............................................................. 8-13
Startup Problems............................................................ 8-14
Other Problems............................................................... 8-14
Resetting the Computer...................................................... 8-15
Appendix A Specifications ...................................................A-1
Appendix B Regulatory Information ....................................B-1
On the Use of the System.....................................................B-2
Class B Regulations .........................................................B-2
Safety Notices ..................................................................B-3
On the Use of the RF Device................................................B-6
USA and Canada Safety Requirements and Notices........B-6
European Union CE Marking and Compliance Notices ..B-9

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Preface
This manual contains information that will help you operate the
computer. It is divided into 8 chapters and 2 appendices.
Chapter 1, Getting Started, takes you through the process of setting
up the computer and identifying its external components.
Chapter 2, Operating Your Computer, tells you how to use the
computer’s components and features.
Chapter 3, Managing Power, provides information on power.
Chapter 4, Expanding Your Computer, provides information on
installing and using peripheral devices.
Chapter 5, Using BIOS Setup, describes the BIOS Setup program
that configures the computer’s BIOS settings.
Chapter 6, Using the TPM and P1/P2 Utilities, describes how to use
TPM (Trusted Platform Module) and P1/P2 quick launch key
utilities.
Chapter 7, Caring for the Computer, gives you tips in care and
maintenance.
Chapter 8, Troubleshooting, gives solutions to common problems
you may encounter when using the computer.
Appendix A, Specifications, gives a brief specification of the
computer.
Appendix B, Regulatory Information, provides regulatory
statements and safety notices on your computer.

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Notational Conventions
Throughout this manual, the following conventions are used to
distinguish elements of text.
NOTE: identifies additional information that requires special attention.
CAUTION: identifies important information that, if not followed, may result in loss of
data or damage to the computer.
Keyboard keys are shown in a bold typeset. For example:
Press the Enter key to complete.
When keys are joined by a plus sign (+), press the first key, and, while
keeping the first key down, press the remaining keys, finally release all
the keys. When necessary, keys are also shown in graphics.
A title, command, setup item, or button that you can see on the screen is
shown in boldface. A value or an option that you can select for a setup
item is shown in italic. For example:
Select When I press the power button, set it to Shut down, and
then click the Save changes button.