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System Hardware ................................................................................................................ 3-1
802.11a/b/g/n Wireless Client........................................................................................ 3-1
Central Processing Unit................................................................................................. 3-1
Input/Output Components.............................................................................................. 3-1
System Memory............................................................................................................. 3-1
Video Subsystem........................................................................................................... 3-1
Audio Interface............................................................................................................... 3-1
Card Slots......................................................................................................................3-1
Bluetooth........................................................................................................................ 3-1
Power .................................................................................................................................. 3-2
Vehicle DC Power Supply.............................................................................................. 3-2
External AC Power Supply ............................................................................................ 3-2
Uninterruptible Power Supply ........................................................................................ 3-2
Backup Battery .............................................................................................................. 3-3
Fuse............................................................................................................................... 3-3
Power Management Modes........................................................................................... 3-3
Power Controls .............................................................................................................. 3-4
External Connectors ............................................................................................................3-4
Serial Connector (COM1 and COM2)............................................................................ 3-5
USB Connector(s).......................................................................................................... 3-6
Ethernet Connector........................................................................................................ 3-6
CANbus / Audio Connector............................................................................................ 3-7
Power Supply Connector............................................................................................... 3-7
Antenna Connections .................................................................................................... 3-7
Keyboard Options................................................................................................................3-9
USB Keyboards ............................................................................................................. 3-9
PS/2 Keyboards........................................................................................................... 3-11
USB Keyboard / Mouse ............................................................................................... 3-13
LED Functions ...................................................................................................................3-13
System LEDs............................................................................................................... 3-13
Connection LEDs......................................................................................................... 3-15
Keyboard LEDs............................................................................................................ 3-16
Display............................................................................................................................... 3-16
Touch Screen .............................................................................................................. 3-16
Touch Screen Defroster............................................................................................... 3-17
Screen Blanking........................................................................................................... 3-17
Display Backlight Control............................................................................................. 3-17
Chapter 4 - Vehicle Mounting and Accessory Installation
Introduction.......................................................................................................................... 4-1
Prepare for Vehicle Mounting .............................................................................................. 4-1
Quick Start.....................................................................................................................4-1
Maintenance - Vehicle Mounted Devices ............................................................................ 4-2
Cleaning .............................................................................................................................. 4-2
Place Thor VM3 in the Dock................................................................................................ 4-2
Dock I/O Pin Cover........................................................................................................ 4-3
Padlock.......................................................................................................................... 4-3
Laptop Security Cable ................................................................................................... 4-3