MPC TransPort U1100 Product manual

TransPort® U1100
Technical Reference Manual

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Table of Contents
Copyright Information................................................................................7
Trademark Notice..................................................................................8
Limitation of Liability..............................................................................8
Notices...................................................................................................9
Life Support and Nuclear Facilities........................................................9
Energy Star®Notice ................................................................................10
Network Compatibility..........................................................................11
Welcome .................................................................................................12
MPC Resources......................................................................................13
Easy Setup Guide................................................................................13
Further Reading...................................................................................13
For More Information...........................................................................13
Manual Comments ..............................................................................13
Service and Support Tools..................................................................14
Manual Conventions ...............................................................................16
Special Text.........................................................................................16
Optical Device Naming Convention.....................................................17
Touchpad Conventions........................................................................17
Windows Conventions.........................................................................18
Software User Documentation.............................................................18
Printing the Manual.................................................................................19

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Manual Updates......................................................................................20
TransPort®U1100 Safety and Care........................................................21
Operating Environment........................................................................21
Temperature Concerns....................................................................21
Humidity, Rain, and Moisture...........................................................22
Other Environmental Concerns...........................................................22
Magnetic Fields................................................................................23
Direct Sunlight and Extreme Temperatures.....................................23
TransPort®U1100 Package....................................................................24
Using Your TransPort®U1100................................................................25
Caution on Using Modem ................................................................26
Turning On and Off .................................................................................27
Power On Information..........................................................................27
Powering Off Information.....................................................................28
Standby or Hibernation Mode..............................................................30
Specifications..........................................................................................32
TransPort®U1100 Features....................................................................35
Top Open View....................................................................................35
Front View............................................................................................37
Right-Side View...................................................................................39
Left-Side View .....................................................................................40
Rear View............................................................................................41
Bottom View ........................................................................................42
Power Management................................................................................44
AC Adapter..........................................................................................44
Connecting the AC Power...................................................................44

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Disconnecting the AC Power...............................................................45
Battery Pack ........................................................................................45
Releasing the Battery Pack.................................................................46
Replacing the Battery Pack.................................................................47
Using the Battery Pack........................................................................48
Battery Safety Tips...........................................................................48
Conserving Battery Power...............................................................48
Charging the Battery Pack...............................................................49
Using the Main System Battery Safely................................................50
Your Computer’s CMOS Battery Care ................................................51
Keyboard and Touchpad.........................................................................53
Keyboard .............................................................................................53
Typewriter Keys...............................................................................54
Cursor Keys .....................................................................................55
Numeric Keys...................................................................................57
Function Keys ..................................................................................58
Touchpad.............................................................................................60
Using the Touchpad.........................................................................61
Windows Vista Business.........................................................................64
Desktop................................................................................................64
Start Menu...........................................................................................65
Window................................................................................................66
Tour ....................................................................................................68
Peripheral Devices..................................................................................69
Connecting the Peripheral Devices.....................................................72
Connecting the Mouse.....................................................................72

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Connecting the Keyboard................................................................73
Connecting the WebCam.................................................................73
Connecting the Printer.....................................................................74
Connecting the External Monitor or TV............................................74
Connecting the IEEE 1394 Devices.................................................75
Connecting the Communication Devices ............................................76
Using the LAN..................................................................................76
Using the Modem.............................................................................76
Express PC Card Installation..................................................................77
Installing the Express Card..................................................................77
Removing the Express Card................................................................77
Safely Remove Hardware.......................................................................78
BIOS Setup .............................................................................................79
When to Use BIOS Setup?..................................................................79
How to Run Bios Setup? .....................................................................79
Control Keys........................................................................................80
BIOS Setup Menu................................................................................81
Main Menu .......................................................................................82
Advanced Menu...................................................................................84
Advanced Settings...........................................................................86
Security Menu......................................................................................88
Security Settings..............................................................................88
Boot Menu ...........................................................................................90
Exit Menu.............................................................................................91
The Computer’s CMOS Battery Care..................................................92
Regulatory Notices..................................................................................94

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FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement............................94
Wireless LAN Module Statement.....................................................95
Product Specifications .....................................................................97
Radio Specifications ........................................................................98
Electromagnetic Compatibility .........................................................99
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement................................................99
FCC Part 68 Statement..................................................................100
CTR21 Statement..........................................................................102
Canadian Radio Interference Regulations.....................................102
Class 1 Laser Product....................................................................103
Power Cord Requirement ..............................................................104
Optical Disk Drive Notice...............................................................105
Country-Specific Power Cord Set Requirements ..........................105
Country-Specific Power Cord Set Requirements ..........................106
Safety Approval..............................................................................107
Safety Guideline for Using Lithium Battery........................................108
WEEE Statement .........................................................................109

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Copyright Information
Copyright 2006-2007 MPC Computers, LLC. All rights reserved. The
information in this document is subject to change without prior notice in
order to improve reliability, design, and function and does not represent a
commitment on the part of the manufacturer. In no event will the
manufacturer or seller of an MPC product be liable for direct, indirect,
special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of the use or
inability to use the product or documentation, even if advised of the
possibility of such damages. Except as stated in the applicable MPC
Computers, LLC limited warranty, MPC and its affiliates, by this manual,
make no other express warranties. THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED. IF
THESE LIMITATIONS DO NOT APPLY TO YOU, THEN ALL IMPLIED
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FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED IN TIME TO
THE TERM OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY PERIOD REFLECTED ON
YOUR PACKING SLIP OR INVOICE. NO WARRANTIES, WHETHER
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WILL APPLY AFTER THE LIMITED
WARRANTY PERIOD HAS EXPIRED.

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This document contains proprietary information that is protected by
copyright. All rights are reserved. No part of this document may be
photocopied, reproduced, or translated to another language without the
prior written consent of:
MPC Computers, LLC
906 E. Karcher Road
Nampa, Idaho 83687
Trademark Notice
Windows, Windows® 98/ME, Windows 2000, MS-DOS, Windows Vista
Business, and Microsoft are registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation. AMI®is a registered trademark of American Megatrends,
Inc. Pentium and MMX are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel
Corporation. PCMCIA and CardBus are registered trademarks of the
Personal Notebook Memory Card International Association. Other
product names mentioned herein are used for identification purposes
only and may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their
respective companies.
Limitation of Liability
While reasonable efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of this
manual, the manufacturer and seller assume no liability resulting from
errors or omissions in this manual or from the use of the information
contained herein.

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Notices
No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval
system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means (mechanical
photocopying, recording or otherwise) without the prior written permission
of the manufacturer.
The information within this manual is subject to change without notice.
The manufacturer shall not be held liable for technical or editorial errors
or omissions contained herein; nor for incidental or consequential
damages resulting from the furnishing, performance, or use of this
material.
Life Support and Nuclear Facilities
Products sold by MPC are not authorized for use as critical components
in medical devices or systems or in nuclear facilities without the express
written approval of the Chief Executive Officer of MPC.
EMA001107-01, MLW, 2/12/2007

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Energy Star®Notice
The need to reduce the pollution associated with energy production is
imperative. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) developed the
Energy Star program to combat the problem of energy waste. This
cooperative effort between government and private industry is designed
to decrease the power consumed by computing equipment as well as a
wide range of other products, homes, and buildings. Energy Star
specifications require that both the TransPort®U1100 system and
monitor enter a low-power "sleep" mode after a period of inactivity.
MPC is proud to be an official Energy Star partner. This voluntary
partnership signifies that most MPC Computer systems meet the
stringent Energy Star guidelines. You will see the savings achieved
through Energy Star labeled equipment in the form of lower power bills—
without sacrificing performance or paying more for your system.
We join Energy Star in its commitment to reduce unnecessary pollution.
Although certain configurations and system options may prevent your
system from meeting Energy Star guidelines, your system still has built-in
energy saving features. Check with your MPC sales representative to
see if your configuration meets the Energy Star guidelines.

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Refer to the Power Management section in this manual for more
information on modifying your Power Management settings or default
times.
Network Compatibility
The power-saving functions may vary among different network operating
systems. If the system is to be permanently connected to a network, we
recommend the TransPort®U1100’s "wake up" function be tested before
relying on this mode.

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Welcome
Congratulations on the purchase of your MPC TransPort®U1100.
Whether you are a new or an experienced TransPort user, this Technical
Reference Manual can help you get the most from your TransPort®
U1100.
The following sections in this chapter contain more information about
your TransPort®U1100 and this manual:

MPC Resources
 System Information
 Manual Conventions
 Printing the Manual
 Manual Updates

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MPC Resources
MPC provides several resources to assist you with using your new
TransPort®U1100.
Easy Setup Guide
For quick step-by-step setup instructions, refer to the Easy Setup Guide.
Further Reading
It is recommended that you read all documentation, in addition to this
manual, related to any software or hardware supplied with your
TransPort®U1100.
For More Information
For the latest information about your TransPort®U1100 and about MPC
services, please visit the MPC Web site at www.mpccorp.com.
Manual Comments
If you would like to comment on the manuals, please contact us at
[email protected]m.

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Service and Support Tools
MPC provides many support tools to make using your TransPort®U1100
easier. These support tools can be found by clicking on one of the links
below.
Main Support Site http://support.mpccorp.com
Knowledge Base http://primus.mpccorp.com/mknowledge/
Contacting Support Customer Service Phone Number:
 [phone]
Technical Support Phone Number:
 [phone]
 (888) FIX-MYPC [phone]
The following tools are available to MPC customers:
 a searchable Knowledge Base to find answers to your questions
 downloadable drivers and utilities
 updated versions of this manual
Contacting Technical Support
Technical Support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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System Information
Please record your TransPort®U1100's operating information on the
"System Information" section of the Easy Setup Guide. If you require
technical support in the future, the following information will help an MPC
support technician locate the specifications for your TransPort®U1100
and aid in returning it to normal operation.
Model and Serial Number Information
Model Name: TransPort® U1100
Manual Number: EMA001107-01

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Manual Conventions
The following conventions are used throughout this manual.
Note: Important information concerning the
operation of your notebook
Warning: Failure to follow directions will result
in loss of data or damage to equipment and/or
could result in physical harm. Failure to heed
these warnings could negate the user warranty.
Caution: Failure to follow directions could
result in loss of data or damage to
equipment.
Special Text
The text in this guide is formatted to highlight unique information or
instructions. Review the following examples of special text used
throughout this manual:
 Screen (window) names, functions, or anything that appears on
the screen is formatted in bold. For example: Click OK, the
Standards screen, and the Edit menu.

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 Brackets indicate keyboard strokes. For example: Press [Enter],
use the [Alt] key. When keys should be held down
simultaneously, they are separated by the + sign. For example:
Press [Ctrl+Alt+Delete]. When keys should be pressed
sequentially, they will be in individual brackets without the + sign.
For example: Press [1][Enter]. The [1] key should be pressed
first, and then the [Enter] key should be pressed.
 Screen messages are indicated by quotes. For example: The
message "Enter your username and password" will appear.
 Anything that you need to type will appear in italics. For example:
Enter the word password.
Optical Device Naming Convention
In many installation programs you will have to get a program from the
optical device. The program installation sequence assumes that the
optical drive is drive d:\, however this is not always the case. The name
of the optical drive is the letter following the letter assigned to your last
HDD. For instance, if you have one HDD with two partitions, the HDD is
drives C: and D: and the optical drive is then drive E.
Touchpad Conventions
You may be asked to click or double-click on items on the display screen.
As a general note the touchpad actions are similar to a wheel mouse,
any differences are explained fully.

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The object that needs to be clicked upon will be displayed in Bold text
such as the Start button.
Windows Conventions
Almost all Windows®programs will display the name of a button or icon
if you place the touchpad pointer on the item you want information about.
Software User Documentation
Your notebook is shipped from the factory with several software
programs installed. The software may include its own online
documentation. Refer to the documentation or the Help options in the
software for more information.

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Printing the Manual
To print the manual, complete the following steps:
1. Click on “File” on the menu bar.
2. From the dropdown, click on “Print”.
3. When the Print dialog box appears, make the appropriate
selections, click OK, and print the manual.
Note: The Print dialog box may take a few seconds
to appear. Also, the Print dialog box may minimize
to the taskbar, so check the taskbar if the dialog
box doesn't appear.

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Manual Updates
Periodically, updates are made to our manuals. Use the following
instructions for finding the most current Technical Reference Manual for
your system. Please note that not all of the manual updates will be
applicable to your system.
1. Go to the MPC Support Web site at http://support.mpccorp.com.
2. Click on the Platforms link.
3. Select the Components link.
4. Click on the Manuals link.
Find the TransPort®U1100 Technical Reference Manual link and select
the EMA001107-XX link.
If the manual has been updated, the -XX number will be greater than -00,
such as -01, -02, and –03. If you find a manual update, download the
manual by clicking on the link and following the on-screen instructions.