Getac W130 Series User manual

W130 SERIES
NOTEBOOK
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
3/30/04
Part Number: 7990 01144001 R01
(Dec. 2003)

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NOTE
Information in this manual is subject to change without notice.

Regulations Information
Class B Regulations
USA
Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement
NOTE:
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 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.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Please note:
The use of a non-shielded interface cable with this equipment is prohibited.
Canada
Canadian Department of Communications
Radio Interference Regulations Class B Compliance Notice
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from
digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian
Department of Communications.
Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les
limites applicables aux appareils numériques de la classe B prescrites dans le Règlement
sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le ministère des Communications du Canada.
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:
zEN50081-1: Electromagnetic compatibility-Generic emission standard
zEN55022: conducted Emission, Radiated Emission
zEN61000-3-2: Current Harmonic
zEN61000-3-3: Voltage Flicker
zEN50082-2: Electromagnetic compatibility-Generic immunity standard
zIEC1000-4-2: Electrostatic Discharge
zIEC1000-4-3: Radiated Susceptibility
zIEC1000-4-4: Electrical Fast Transients
zIEC1000-4-5: Surge Test
zIEC1000-4-6: Conducted Susceptibility
zIEC1000-4-11: Voltage Dip and Interruption
The Products pass C-UL, UL, TUV approved to comply with EN60950 standard.

About the Battery
Caution Texts Concerning Lithium Batteries
DANISH
ADVARSEL!
Lithiumbatteri – Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering. Udskiftning må kun ske med
batteri af samme fabrikat og type. Levér det brugte batteri tilbage til leverandøren.
NORWEGIAN
ADVARSEL:
Eksplosjonsfare ved feilaktig skifte av batteri. Benytt samme batteritype eller en
tilsvarende type anbefalt av apparatfabrikanten. Brukte batterier kasseres i henhold til
fabrikantens instruksjoner.
SWEDISH
VARNING:
Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte. Använd samma batterityp eller en ekvivalent
typ som rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren. Kassera använt batteri enligt
fabrikantens instruktion.
FINNISH
VAROITUS:
Paristo voi räjähtää, jos se on virheellisesti asennettu. Vaihda paristo ainoastaan
valmistajan suosittelemaan tyyppiin. Hävitä käytetty paristo valmistajan ohjeiden
mukaisesti.
ENGLISH

CAUTION:
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or
equivalent type recommended by the equipment manufacturer. Discard used batteries
according to manufacturer's instructions.
DEUTSCH
VORSICHT:
Explosionsgefahr bei unsachgemäßem Austausch der Batterie. Ersatz nur durch
denselben oder einen vom Hersteller empfohlenen gleich-wertigen Typ. Entsorgung
gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers.

FRENCH
ATTENTION:
II y a danger d’explosion s’il y a remplacement incorrect de la batterie. Remplacer
uniquement avec une batterie du même type ou d’un type équivalent recommandé par le
constructeur. Mettre au rebut les batteries usagées conformément aux instructions du
fabricant.
Attention (for USA Users)
The product that you have purchased contains a rechargeable battery. The battery is
recyclable. At the end of its useful life, under various state and local laws, it may be
illegal to dispose of this battery into the municipal waste stream. Check with your local
solid waste officials for details in your area for recycling options or proper disposal.
About the Modem
Caution
1. Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
2. Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed
for wet locations.
3. Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has
been disconnected at the network interface.
4. Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
5. Avoid using the telephone function during an electrical storm. There may be a
remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
6. Do not use the telephone function to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.

Caution (for USA Users)
To reduce the risk of fire, use only No.26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord.
Power Supply Cord: (optional) Detachable, minimum 1.5 m long. Listed, rated
minimum 125 V, 7 A, having a 2/18AWG, type SVT flexible cord. One end terminates
with a parallel blade, molded-on, attachments plug with a 7 A, 125 V (NEMA 1-15P)
configuration; other end terminates with a molded-on appliance coupler.
Alternate: (optional) Detachable, maximum 4.5 m (14.76 ft) long. Listed, rated
minimum 250 V, 6 A, having a 3/18 AWG, type SVT flexible cord. One end terminates
with a Tandem blade, grounding, listed molded-on, attachments plug with a 6 A, 250 V
(NEMA 6-15P) configuration; other end terminates with a molded-on appliance coupler.

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.............................................................1-3
Closing the Cover ..............................................................1-4
Turning On and Off the Computer.....................................1-4
Taking a Look at the Computer...............................................1-5
Right-side Components......................................................1-5
Left-side Components........................................................1-7
Rear Components...............................................................1-8
Front Components..............................................................1-9
Top-open Components.....................................................1-11
Attaching and Detaching the Computer To/From the Docking
Station....................................................................................1-13
Attching the Docking Station...........................................1-13
Detaching the Computer ..................................................1-13
Taking a Look at the Docking Station (option).....................1-14
Right-Side Components.........................................................1-14
Left-Side Components...........................................................1-15
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Rear Components...................................................................1-15
Front Components..................................................................1-16
Bottom-Side Compontents.....................................................1-17
Top Compontents...................................................................1-18
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 Keyboard.................................................................2-4
Typewriter Keys.................................................................2-4
Cursor-control Keys...........................................................2-4
Numeric Keypad ................................................................2-5
Euro Symbol.......................................................................2-5
Function Keys ....................................................................2-5
Fn Key................................................................................2-6
Hot keys .............................................................................2-6
Using the Touchpad.................................................................2-8
Configuring the Touchpad .................................................2-9
Using the Touchscreen (optional)..........................................2-10
Configuring the Touchscreen...........................................2-11
Using the Floppy Disk Drive (optional) ................................2-12
Inserting and Ejecting Floppy Disks................................2-12
Using the Hard Disk Drive ....................................................2-14
Using the CD/COMBO Drive (optional)...............................2-15
Inserting and Removing a CD..........................................2-16
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