Components and Operations
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COMPONENTS AND OPERATIONS
Location
A clean and moisture-free environment is preferred. Make room for air circulation.
Avoid areas with:
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Sudden or extreme changes in temperature.
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Extreme heat.
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Strong electromagnetic fields (near television set, motor rotation area, etc.).
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Dust or high humidity.
If it is necessary to work in a hostile environment, please regularly maintain your
computer by cleaning dust, water, etc. and keep it in optimal condition.
Ruggedness
The computer is designed with rugged features such as vibration, shock, dust,
and rain/water protection. However, it is still necessary to provide appropriate
protection while operating in harsh environments.
NEVER immerse the computer in water. Doing so may cause permanent
damages. Drop may cause parts break or permanent damages.
The D-sub connector cap is for dust and shock protection only. The connector
itself is sealed internally. Other I/O ports and devices must have caps tightly
closed or cable inlets sealed while exposed to water or dust.
All connectors will corrode if exposed to water or moisture. Corrosion is
accelerated if the power is ON. Please take proper measures in cable connection
to avoid water entering into connectors.
The DC jack and cables are sealed and may be operated with water splashing
while attached. All port covers should be in place when no cable is attached.
Operating Systems
The computer is compatible with most operating systems (OS). However, not all
functions are 100% compatible. For example, ACPI, APM, Smart Battery, etc.
are not available on DOS, Windows NT, and other non-Microsoft OS.
Consequently “Standby”, “Hibernation”, “Battery Gauge” etc. would not work
under such operating systems.
ACPI:
Advanced Configurations and Power Interface
APM:
Advanced Power Management
