Tadpole VIPER User manual

VIPER Product Family
User’s Guide

ii VIPER Product Family User’s Guide
Contact Information
Please contact Tadpole at:
North America Corporate Office
20450 Stevens Creek Boulevard
Cupertino, CA 95014
Tel:[phone]
Fax: [phone]
North American Customer Service
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM PST
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Government Support
Tadpole Computer, Inc.
21355 Ridgetop Circle, Ste 150
Dulles, VA 20166
Phone: [phone] Ext. 8
Fax: [phone]
Europe
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
Online
E-mail: [email protected]
http://www.tadpolecomputer.com

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Copyright and Trademark Information
VIPER User Guide
Copyright 2005Tadpole Technology, LLC.
All rights reserved.
Part Number: 431110401 Rev. C
Printed in the United States of America
VIPER is a trademark of Tadpole Technology, LLC
Sun, Sun Microsystems, NFS, the Sun Logo, DeskSet,
Solaris, SunOS, SunView, Sun-4, Sun-5, and Sun-6 are
trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun
Microsystems, Inc. SPARC trademarks, including the
SCD Compliant Logo, are trademarks or registered trade-
marks of SPARC International, Inc. UltraSPARC-IIIi is
licensed exclusively to Sun Microsystems, Inc. Products
bearing SPARC trademarks are based upon the architec-
ture developed by Sun Microsystems, Inc. UNIX is a reg-
istered trademark of Unix System Laboratories. Ethernet
is a trademark of Xerox Corporation.
All other product names mentioned herein are trademarks
or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be repro-
duced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any
form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopy-
ing, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written per-
mission of Tadpole. No patent liability is assumed with
respect to the use of the information contained herein. While
every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this
publication, Tadpole assumes no responsibility for errors or
omissions. Nor is any liability assumed for damages result-
ing from the use of the information contained herein.
Further, this publication and features described herein are
subject to change without notice.

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Disclaimer of Warranty Notice
Tadpole makes no representations or warranties with
respect to this manual, and shall not be liable for techni-
cal or editorial omissions made herein; nor incidental or
consequential damages resulting from the furnishing, per-
formance, or use of this manual. Further, Tadpole
reserves the right to make changes in the specifications of
the product described within this manual at any time
without notice and without obligation of Tadpole to noti-
fy any person of such revision or changes.
Environmental Statement
Tadpole Computer Inc. supports the concept of an envi-
ronmentally responsible corporation. To this end we
attempt to produce environmentally friendly products,
minimize waste, and make use of recycled or used parts
in our products to make most use of used materials and
components that pass our rigorous test and qualification
procedures. All products containing such parts and com-
ponents are supported fully by our manufacturers new
product warranty.

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FCC Compliance Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when
the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio fre-
quency energy and, if not installed and used in accor-
dance with the instructions, may cause harmful interfer-
ence to radio and television reception. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particu-
lar installation.
If this equipment does cause interference to radio and
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 sepa-
ration 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.

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Declaration of Conformity
We, Tadpole,
20450 Stevens Creek Boulevard
Cupertino, CA 95014
[phone]
Declare under our sole responsibility that the product
VIPER
complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions:
1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesirable opera-
tion.
Shielded Cables
Connections between the VIPER notebook and peripher-
als must be made using shielded cables in order to main-
tain compliance with FCC radio frequency emission lim-
its.
The connection of unshielded equipment interface cable
to this equipment will invalidate the FCC Certification of
this device and may cause interference levels that exceed
the limits established by the FCC for this equipment. It is
the responsibility of the user to obtain and use a shielded
equipment interface cable with this device. If this equip-
ment has more than one interface connector, do not leave
cables connected to unused interfaces.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate
the equipment.

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Modifications
Modifications to this device not approved by Tadpole
may void the authority granted to the user by the FCC to
operate this equipment.
DOC Notice
This digital apparatus does not exceed limits for radio
noise emission for a digital apparatus as set out in
the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian
Department of Communications.
Avis
Le present appareil numerique ne met pas de bruits radio-
electriques depassant les limites applicables aux appareils
numeriques prescrites dans le Reglement sur le brouillage
radio-electrique edicte' par le ministere des
Communications du Canada.

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Safety Precautions
WARNING: Do not attempt to recharge alkaline or other
non-rechargeable batteries with the VIPER's AC
adapter/charger. Alkaline batteries cannot be recharged.
Attempting to recharge alkaline batteries may cause personal
injury and/or damage to the VIPER notebook.
WARNING: To prevent fire, shock hazard, or damage to the
equipment, do not expose the VIPER notebook to rain or
moisture. Do not immerse the VIPER notebook in water. If
water has entered the VIPER notebook cabinet, do not use
the notebook until it has been inspected by Tadpole.
WARNING: Do not dispose of the VIPER batteries in fire.
Disposal of the VIPER batteries in fire may cause personal
injury.
WARNING: All service and upgrades to the VIPER note-
book must be performed by a trained technician only.
Otherwise, you may encounter personal injury and/or dam-
age your notebook.

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Sicherheitshinweise
WARNUNG: Beim Betrieb der VIPER Notebook treten
hohe Spannungen innerhalb des Gehauses auf. Bitte befolgen
Sie auf jeden Fall die Bedienungs- und
Installationsanweisungen um jegliches Risiko einer
Verletzung oder eines Personenschadens zu vermeiden.
WARNUNG: Versuchen Sie auf keinen Fall, Ihre
VIPER Notebook mit Trockenbatterien (Primarzellen) zu
betreiben oder solche mit dem Netz/Ladegerat zu laden.
Versuche dieser Art konnen Personen-oder Sachschaden zur
Folge haben.
WARNUNG: Betreiben Sie Ihre VIPER Notebook nicht bei
feuchten oder nassen Umgebungsbedingungen. Falls Wasser
oder Feuchtigkeit in das Gehause eingedrungen ist, sollten
Sie Ihr Gerat vor Wiederinbetriebnahme von einem quali-
fizierten Servicetechniker uberprufen lassen.

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Important Safety Instructions
The following instructions pertain to the risk of fire, elec-
tric shock or bodily injury. Please read all of these
instructions carefully.
1. Follow all of the instructions and warnings marked on this
notebook or included in this manual.
2. Do not use this notebook in unstable or unsupported condi-
tions.
3. The notebook may fall, causing serious damage to the note-
book and others around.
4. Slots and openings in the cabinet are for ventilation. To
ensure reliable operation of the notebook, and to protect it
from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or
covered. Don't use this notebook on a bed, sofa, rug or other
similar surface. This notebook should never be placed near
an oven, a radiator, or heat register. This notebook should
not be placed in a built-in installation unless proper ventila-
tion is provided.
5. Never push objects of any kind into the notebook cabinet
openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or
short out parts that could result in a fire or electrical shock.
Keep liquids of any kind away from the notebook.
6. This notebook should only be connected to the AC power
source indicated on your notebook system's information
label. If you are not sure of the type of AC power available,
consult your dealer or local power company. Only connect
this notebook to a power outlet matching the power require-
ments of this notebook.
7. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not
locate this notebook where people will walk on the cord.
8. If you have to use an extension cord with this notebook,
make sure that the total amperage rating of all equipment
plugged into it does not exceed the amperage rating of the
extension cord. Also, make sure that the total of all note-
books plugged into the main AC power outlet does not
exceed 15 amps.
9. Unplug your notebook from the main electrical power outlet
before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol clean-
ers. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
10. Do not use this notebook near water.
11. This product is equipped with a 2-wire non-grounded type
plug.