
Rugged Notebook User Guide
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R8300 User Guide
Getting Familiar With Your Notebook
Audio
Your device includes 24-bit high-fidelity stereo audio output
and an integrated microphone. You can also attach external
audio devices via the audio in and out jacks on the left side of
the device.
To Adjust the Volume
To decrease volume, press
Fn + F8
.
To increase volume, press
Fn + F9
.
To mute the volume, press
Fn + F10
.
You can also adjust the volume with the Windows volume
control applet located on the taskbar. However, the volume
control function keys override the Windows volume control
applet. If your volume is too low or too high after setting the
volume in the applet, adjust the volume with the function
keys.
The PC Card Slot (Option)
Use the PC card slot, located on the right side of the device under the media bay, as an interface between your device and a
variety of communications devices, such as network adapters, SCSI adapters, and fax/modems, or to provide additional data
storage capacity. Your device’s PC Card slot supports single Type I or II PC Cards, 32-bit CardBus cards, and Zoomed Video
cards.
CAUTION
Do not remove or change any hardware while your device is hibernating or in a Sleep/Standby state.
Inserting the Card
1.
The top side of a PC Card is usually identified with a label.
Insert the card into the slot with the top up and the edge
with pinhole contacts or arrow, going in first. You will feel
some resistance as the card slides into the back of the slot.
2.
PC Cards require drivers, or a program that allows the
operating system to use a specific device. Many drivers are
included with Windows so the PC Card will be automatically
recognized; but if not, you will be prompted to install the
driver included with your card.
3.
The PC Card becomes a removable disk drive and is
assigned a letter drive.
NOTE
Please read the instructions included with individual
PC Cards. Some cards may be inserted with power on, while
others require that the device be turned off.
Ejecting a Card
1.
First, exit the application using the card.
2.
On the taskbar, left-click on the
Safely Remove Hardware
icon
or
.
3.
Press the slot eject button once to pop it out; then press it
again to eject the PC Card.
Speakers
Audio Jacks
Microphone