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Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network

Your notebook comes with a WLAN module. A wireless network can be added either when the network is detected or by manu-
ally entering the settings information.

To connect, follow the steps below:

1. Press both Fn and F3 keys to turn on the wireless network function.
2. Click the wireless network icon (   ) on the system tray.
3. Available wireless network connections  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

are displayed. Select the desired  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

wireless network.

4. Click Connect. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Some networks require a network  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

security key or a password.

NOTE

•  Check 

Connect automatically

 box to automatically con-

nect to this network when it is available.

5. Enter the network security key and click Next.

6. A connection confirmation message appears on the screen. Click 

Yes

 or 

No

7. After the connection is established, you can see the wireless icon (    ) on the system tray.

NOTE

•  Wi Fi access requires service from a wireless service provider. Contact your service provider for more information.
•  Actual wireless connectivity will depend on system configuration. Please contact your dealer for more information.
•  To disconnect from the wireless network, select the network in the wireless network list and click Disconnect.

Summary of Contents for N15b

Page 1: ...Rugged Notebook N15b User Manual...

Page 2: ...CONNECTING THE MICROPHONE HEADSET CONNECTING USB DEVICES CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL DISPLAYS CONNECTING TO A LOCAL AREA NETWORK LAN CONNECTING TO WIRELESS CONNECTIONS USING THE BIOS SETUP UTILITY BIOS SE...

Page 3: ...ange of working environments Before you begin using your notebook read this chapter to familiarize yourself with the main components installed in the system Package Contents If any of the following it...

Page 4: ...4 Power button Press to turn your notebook on or off 5 Keyboard Press the keys to input information 6 Touch Pad Use to point select drag or scroll objects on the screen 7 Touch pad button Press to se...

Page 5: ...NGLISH Back View 1 Battery latch Slide to the unlock position to release the battery 2 Battery compartment Install the battery 3 Speakers Emit sound 4 CTO door Remove the door to access the SIM card s...

Page 6: ...nes or external speakers 3 USB 3 1 type A ports x2 Connect USB 3 1 Gen 1 peripheral devices 4 DC in jack Connect the power adapter Left View 1 Kensington lock slot Connect to a Kensington compatible n...

Page 7: ...the status of RF WLAN Bluetooth or WWAN GPS communication The LED always lights on blue when the function is enabled HDD A blinking HDD LED indicates HDD activity data is being read or written Num Lo...

Page 8: ...t on the system make sure the system is turned off and cooled down for 5 minutes Failing to turn off the system before opening it can cause permanent damage to the system and serious or fatal inju ry...

Page 9: ...ug the power cord to an electrical outlet Charging Time It takes approximately 3 5 hours to fully charge the battery NOTE The charging time may be longer if you are using your notebook while charging...

Page 10: ...power click the battery icon on the system tray The battery screen appears as shown on the right When to replace the Battery Pack The battery performance gradually decreases over time and usage We rec...

Page 11: ...11 ENGLISH 2 Remove the battery out of the battery compartment...

Page 12: ...ollow the steps below 1 Open the ODD cover 2 Press the Eject button to eject the tray 3 Place the disc on the tray 4 Close the disc tray Manual Ejection If the Eject button fails to work properly inse...

Page 13: ...SH Using the Storage Drive Replacing the Storage Drive To replace the storage drive follow the steps below 1 Remove the screws securing the HDD compartment door to the device 2 Remove the HDD compartm...

Page 14: ...release the HDD module from the HDD compartment DO NOT remove the HDD module yet 4 Disconnect the HDD module from the mainboard connector 5 Connect the HDD module to the mainboard connector visible in...

Page 15: ...15 ENGLISH 6 Lower the HDD module into its compartment 7 Replace the HDD compartment cover 8 Secure the HDD compartment cover to the device with the screws...

Page 16: ...ck on your notebook 2 Connect the AC adapter to the power cord 3 Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet Using Battery Power 1 Install the charged battery in the battery compartment 2 Remove the...

Page 17: ...the Power Settings 1 Right click the battery icon on the system tray Then select Power Options 2 Select Change plan settings to customize a power plan 3 Change the desired sleep and display settings T...

Page 18: ...ion 2 Press the button until the Power LED lights up Turning Off Your Device It is important to properly shut down your notebook to avoid the loss of unsaved data To shut down your notebook do the fol...

Page 19: ...oth Fn F6 Decreases the brightness level Fn F7 Increases the brightness level Fn F8 Decreases the volume by one level Fn F9 Increases the volume by one level Fn F10 Turns on or mutes the volume Fn F11...

Page 20: ...click move the cursor to the item or object on the screen then lightly tap the touch pad or press the left button To right click move the cursor to the item or object on the screen then press the righ...

Page 21: ...how to use your notebook Using the Camera Using the Camera application you can use this notebook to take photos or videos Opening Camera App To access the Camera application do one of the following a...

Page 22: ...22 Taking Photos Click to capture a photo Recording Videos 1 Click to switch to Video mode NOTE You can also toggle and press Enter to switch to Video mode...

Page 23: ...e following Click to pause the recording Then click to resume Click to stop recording the video Adjusting Brightness 1 Click to display the brightness control slider NOTE If the icon does not appear o...

Page 24: ...Setting Photo Timer Click to toggle the desired time delay Self timer is off 2 second self timer 5 second self timer 10 second self timer Configuring Camera Settings 1 Click to enter the Settings men...

Page 25: ...the video quality Flicker reduction Select 50 Hz or 60 Hz to reduce the flickering that may occur when recording video under fluorescent light Digital video stabi lization When the setting is set to O...

Page 26: ...to place 3 Push the memory card into the memory card slot until it clicks into place 4 Close the I O device cover Removing the Memory Card It is important to remove the memory card properly Improper r...

Page 27: ...for wireless internet access NOTE Check the availability of service and data plan rates with your network service provider Make sure to turn off the notebook before inserting the SIM card 1 Remove th...

Page 28: ...28 3 Push the SIM card slot forward to release it from the latch 4 Lift the SIM card slot upward 5 Slide a SIM card into the SIM card slot...

Page 29: ...29 ENGLISH 6 Gently place down the SIM card slot 7 Push the SIM card slot backward until it locks into place 8 Replace the CTO door Then secure the CTO door using the screws...

Page 30: ...I O port cover 2 Insert a smart card into the smart card slot 3 Close the I O port cover Connecting the Microphone Headset Your notebook is equipped with an audio combo jack that enables you to use a...

Page 31: ...an external storage drive 1 Open the I O port cover 2 Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB port of your device or connect the device directly to the USB port 3 Connect the other end of the cabl...

Page 32: ...ternal display NOTE An HDMI cable or VGA cable is not included in the package for this device They are sold separately Connecting to a Local Area Network LAN You can connect your notebook to a local a...

Page 33: ...o enable the wireless function Connecting to a Bluetooth Device Your notebook can connect and communicate with other Bluetooth enabled devices By default the Bluetooth function is disabled To add a de...

Page 34: ...34 4 The Bluetooth and other devices screen appears Click Add Bluetooth or other device 5 The Add a device screen appears Click Bluetooth...

Page 35: ...ring code confirm the pairing code or the device will pair automatically 8 When the pairing process is complete the connection status will show Connected NOTE Most Bluetooth enabled devices need to be...

Page 36: ...a network security key or a password NOTE Check Connect automatically box to automatically con nect to this network when it is available 5 Enter the network security key and click Next 6 A connection...

Page 37: ...networks To connect follow the steps below 1 Insert a valid SIM card into the SIM card slot refer to page 35 2 Click the cellular network icon on the system tray Then click Cellular to enable the Inte...

Page 38: ...pears If your notebook is already on shut down your notebook completely power off restart it and then press the Delete button on the keyboard to enter the setup utility Selecting the Boot Device Resta...

Page 39: ...ation Display the BIOS version detected during boot up System Information Display the CPU type and speed total memory mainboard version UEFI Firmware version processor type ME FW version ME Firm ware...

Page 40: ...GPS and WWAN For details refer to Device Configurations on page 51 Power Configurations Configure the power management settings including keyboard backlight timer resume on AC power wake on LAN from...

Page 41: ...fault value is Disabled Device Configurations Select this option to configure the device settings Item State Description USB Port 1 Enabled Turn on the function Disabled Turn off the function USB Port...

Page 42: ...ction NOTE By default all settings are set to Enabled Power Configurations Select this option to configure the power management settings Item State Description Keyboard Backlight Timer Settings Keyboa...

Page 43: ...sequence Item Description Bootup NumLock State Select the keyboard NumLock state Launch CSM Enable Disable CSM support Launch Network PXE OpRom Select the LAN PXE boot mode Option ROM Messages Set the...

Page 44: ...he Security Menu allows you to set the Administrator password and configure the Secure Boot settings Item Description Administrator Password Set the administrator password Secure Boot Customize the Se...

Page 45: ...ions before leaving the BIOS Setup Menu Item Description Save Changes and Reset Reset the system after saving any changes Discard Changes and Reset Reset the system setup without saving any changes Re...

Page 46: ...operate in an environment with metallic dust Store and use your notebook on a flat and steady surface Do not stand the notebook on its side or store it in an upside down position The impact from drop...

Page 47: ...t tamper with the batteries Keep batteries away from children Before storing your battery read and follow the recommendations in the Battery Tips section Dispose of used batteries according to local r...

Page 48: ...check it in as luggage If you need to leave your notebook in a car store it in the trunk to avoid exposing it to excessive heat When going through airport security do not carry your notebook through...

Page 49: ...he AC adapter to the device and an AC wall outlet and then turn on the device by pressing the button 4 Let the device complete the boot process Then reinstall the battery Allow the system to remain id...

Page 50: ...cannot connect to another device with BT wireless technology The temperature may be too cold Move the device to a warmer operating environment Display Problems The display performance is slow Right cl...

Page 51: ...the following options Keep my files Remove the apps and settings but it keeps your personal files The process will take approximately 3 4 hours Remove everything Remove all your personal files apps a...

Page 52: ...ate a recovery media open Control Panel View by Large icons or Small icons Recovery Create a recovery drive If prompted click Yes to Do you want to allow this app to make changes to your device messag...

Page 53: ...it and then press the button again Other Problems The device won t turn on 1 Select Start Power Restart 2 If that does not work press Ctrl Alt Del and then select Task Manager 3 If any programs are o...

Page 54: ...S Intel UHD Graphics 620 MEMORY 2 slots 8GB up to 32GB 2400MHz DDR4 STORAGE 256GB SSD Optional 512GB 1TB SSD DISPLAY 15 6 FHD 1920 x1080 AUDIO Integrated microphone Intel High Definition Audio Complia...

Page 55: ...1000 Ethernet RJ 45 x 1 VGA port D sub 15 pin x 1 HDMI port type A x 1 Serial port RS 232 D sub 9 pin x 1 SIM card x 1 Smart card reader x 1 RFID and Smart card reader are mutually exclusive DC In jac...

Page 56: ...essly approved by the system s manu facturer could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Federal Communications Commission Statement RF exposure warning Any changes or modifications not e...

Page 57: ...SYST ME LASER ET EST CLASS EN TANT QUE PRODUIT LASER DE CLASSE 1 POUR UTILISER CE MOD LE CORRECTEMENT LISEZ LE MANUEL D INSTRUCTIONS ATTENTIVEMENT ET CONSERVEZ LE POUR R F RENCE FUTURE EN CAS DE PROB...

Page 58: ...correct type that can defeat a safeguard for example in the case of some lithium battery types disposal of a battery into fire or a hot oven or mechanically crushing or cutting of a battery that can r...

Page 59: ...ng devices as this may affect the quality of the wire less signal reception When using an AC adapter Place this device in a location that is close enough to an electrical outlet to accommodate the len...

Page 60: ...rt des appareils mettant des ondes lectromagn tiques car celles ci peuvent affecter la r ception du signal sans fil Lors de l utilisation d un adaptateur secteur Placez l appareil un emplacement suffi...

Page 61: ...61 ENGLISH V 1 0 3 2020 All rights reserved EXTRA Computer GmbH Br hlstr 12 89537 Giengen Sachsenhausen Deutschland Germany...

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